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     Roy Cooper was born in 1880 at Mercer County, Missouri. He was the son of Marion F. Cooper and Elizabeth Brittain. Roy lived in Ravanna, Missouri at the time of his mother's death on 24 November 1937. Roy Cooper died in 1958. He was buried in 1958 at Half Rock Cemetery, Half Rock, Mercer County, Missouri.

     Robert Cooper was born in 1884 at Mercer County, Missouri. He was the son of Marion F. Cooper and Elizabeth Brittain. Robert lived in Half Rock, Missouri, at the time of his mother's death on 24 November 1937. Robert Cooper died in 1960. He was buried in 1960 at Half Rock Cemetery, Half Rock, Mercer County, Missouri.

     Pearl Cooper was born at Mercer County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Marion F. Cooper and Elizabeth Brittain. Pearl was living in Galt, Missouri at the time of her mother's death on 24 November 1937, and in the obituary her surname is listed as Berry.

     Alf Cooper was born at Mercer County, Missouri. He was the son of Marion F. Cooper and Elizabeth Brittain. Alf was living in Granite City, Illinois, at the time of his mother's death on 24 November 1937.

     Ella Cooper was born circa 1879 at Mercer County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Marion F. Cooper and Elizabeth Brittain. Ella Cooper died in 1880 at Mercer County, Missouri. She was buried in 1880 at Barnes Cemetery, Mercer County, Missouri.

     Johnny Cooper was born circa 1877 at Mercer County, Missouri. He was the son of Marion F. Cooper and Elizabeth Brittain. Johnny Cooper died in 1880 at Mercer County, Missouri. He was buried in 1880 at Barnes Cemetery, Mercer County, Missouri.

     James Freeland was born between 1775 and 1794. He married Mary Agnes Kyle. James Freeland appeared on the census of 1820 at Smith County, Tennessee; as head of household between 26 and 45 years old with one male under age ten, three females under age ten, and one female between 26 and 45 years old. He listed 18 slaves with 8 people working in agriculture. He died before 19 December 1827 at Smith County, Tennessee.

     Elizabeth Chambers Freeland was born on 24 March 1817 at Smith County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of James Freeland and Mary Agnes Kyle. Elizabeth Chambers Freeland likely appeared on the census of 1820 in the household of James Freeland at Smith County, Tennessee, as one of three females under age ten. In the division of her father's estate on 19 Dec 1827, Eliza received the Negro slaves Sally, William, Sarah and Wester, valued at $900. She was owed $6.57 by the other heirs. Elizabeth Chambers Freeland may have appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Creed E. Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as the female age 10-15. Elizabeth Chambers Freeland married John Powell Hughes circa 1836 at Smith County, Tennessee. Elizabeth Chambers (Freeland) Hughes died on 2 May 1840 at Tennessee at age 23; likely in Hartsville.

     Mary "Polly" Freeland was born on 5 April 1823 at Smith County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of James Freeland and Mary Agnes Kyle. In the division of her father's estate on 19 Dec 1827, Polly received the Negro slaves Asa, Rebecca and Susan, valued at $950. She owed the other heirs $43.43. Mary "Polly" Freeland likely appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Creed E. Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as one of two females age 5-10. Mary "Polly" Freeland married John Powell Hughes in August 1840 at Smith County, Tennessee. In 1841 John P. Hughes sold a male slave named Asa for a thousand dollars. Asa had belonged to Mary at the time of their marriage. In 1844, John P. Hughes sold a female slave named Beck that had belonged to Mary at the time of their marriage. Mary "Polly" Freeland and John Powell Hughes moved circa 1847 to Lewisburg, Marshall County, Tennessee. Mary "Polly" (Freeland) Hughes appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of John Powell Hughes at Marshall County, Tennessee; as age 36, born in Tennessee, a trader with $200 value in real estate. Appearing with him were Gideliah Hughes age 24, a merchant, Mary Hughes age 26, Jane age thirteen, Mary age twelve, James F. age ten, Martha age seven, Charles age five and Mildred A. age two. All were born in Tennessee and Jane, Mary, James and Martha had attended school within the year. On 10 February 1853, John P. Hughes left Lewisburg with a draft of horses traveling to Mississippi for trading. He left his wife and eight children in a very destitute condition with the promise of returning as soon as he finished his business. John Powell Hughes and Mary Freeland had at least two more children according to Hughes book. Charles H. and Elizabeth Agnes are said to have died in infancy. Mary Hughes filed a bill of complaint against her husband John P. Hughes on 4 December 1854, claiming he had left the family in very destitue condition on 10 February 1853. The bill stated that she had heard from him only a few times, the last of which was in April 1854 and that she was not sure he was alive. Mary's brother-in-law, John Walker Hughes served as her "next friend" and the bill was signed by her lawyer, W. W. Ward. The bill requested that title to the 91 acres she owned before her marriage and the interest in her mother's dower be removed from her husband and returned to her in the form of a trust to support her and their five children plus the three children from his first marriage. Mary "Polly" (Freeland) Hughes appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as Mary Hughes age 36, keeping house with real estate valued at $800 and personal property valued at $200. Hughes children numerated in the household were Charles age fifteen, Martha age thirteen, Mildred age eleven, G. E. age nine and Cate age seven. Also enumerated in the household were Robert Penn age 26 and George C. Jones age thirteen. Mary "Polly" (Freeland) Hughes appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her son-in-law, William Baldry Anderson at Logan County, Kentucky, as Mary Hughs, widowed, age 77 and the mother of five children with four living. Mary "Polly" Freeland appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her son-in-law, William Baldry Anderson at Logan County, Kentucky, as a 87 year old widow and the mother of five children with three living. Mary "Polly" (Freeland) Hughes died on 11 December 1912 at age 89. She was buried at Piper-Hughes Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Trousdale County, Tennessee.

     Jeremiah Freeland was born before 27 November 1820; as he was of legal age on 27 November 1841, when he signed a deed of sale. He was the son of James Freeland and Mary Agnes Kyle. Jeremiah Freeland likely appeared on the census of 1820 in the household of James Freeland at Smith County, Tennessee, as the male under age ten. In the division of his father's personal estate, Jeremiah received the Negro slaves Britannior, Jane and John, valued at $845. He was owed $61.57 by the other heirs. Jeremiah Freeland likely appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Creed E. Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as the male ag 5-10. Jeremiah Freeland died before 1 January 1844 at Smith County, Tennessee.

     Diana Freeland was born between 1810 and 1820. She was the daughter of James Freeland. Diana Freeland likely appeared on the census of 1820 in the household of James Freeland at Smith County, Tennessee, as one of three females under age ten. In the division of her father's personal estate, Diana received the Negro slaves Sauders, Sigius and Pamela, valued at $885. She was owed $21.57 by the other heirs. Diana Freeland may have appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Creed E. Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as the female age 15-20. Researcher's Note: Diana Freeland likely married William Eastland circa 1833.

     Arabella Freeland was born between 1810 and 1820. She was the daughter of James Freeland. Arabella Freeland likely appeared on the census of 1820 in the household of James Freeland at Smith County, Tennessee, as one of three females under age ten. Arabella Freeland married (?) Jones before 19 December 1827. In the division of her father's personal estate on 19 Dec 1827, Arabella received the Negro slaves Michael, Frankey, Evalina, Isum and Simione, valued at $936. She owed the other heirs $29.43.

     (?) Jones married Arabella Freeland, daughter of James Freeland, before 19 December 1827.

     Mary Jane Penn was born circa 1811 at Virginia. She was the daughter of George Penn and Mother Penn. Mary Jane Penn married James B. Crowder on 29 September 1838 at Smith County, Tennessee; officiated by D. K. Timberlake, M. G. Mary Jane (Penn) Crowder likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of James B. Crowder at Carroll County, Mississippi, as one of two females age 20-30. Mary Jane Penn was widowed at the death of her husband, James B. Crowder circa 1842 at Carroll County, Mississippi. Mary Jane (Penn) Crowder married Young W. Stokes in February 1844 at Carroll County, Mississippi. Mary Jane (Penn) Stokes was widowed with the death of her husband, Young W. Stokes before 1850 at Carroll County, Mississippi. Mary Jane (Penn) Stokes appeared on the census of 1850 at Carroll County, Mississippi; as head of household, age 39, with real estate valued at $5,000. Enumerated with her were; William Stokes age four, Christopher Penn age 38, Elizabeth Day age 50 and Mahala Penn age 46. William's birthplace is listed as Mississippi, all others are listed as born in Virginia. No occupations were listed for the females and it was stated that Christopher Penn had no occupation. She appeared on the census of 1860 at Carroll County, Mississippi; as head of household, age 52, born in Virginia, with real estate valued at $9,000 and personal property valued at $40,500. Enumerated with her were; W. _. Stokes, male age fifteen, born Mississippi; C. E. Penn, male age 49, born Virginia; M. Penn, female age 58, born Virginia and M.E. Penn, female age 28, born Tennessee. She wrote a will on 24 March 1868 at Carroll County, Mississippi, which reads as:

               "In the name of God amen: I Mary Jane Stokes being in my right mind, but feeble in health: Wishing to set my house in order - Do ordain the following My last Will and Testament viz. I commit my spirit to God. Who gave it: trusting in his great mercy - And my body to the dust - to be buried at the Spring Hill Church burial ground, in a Christian like manner - by the side of my late Son William P Stokes - I farther ordain, Request and Will, that my burial expences and all my just and lawful debts be paid, out of the proceeds of the property the Lord has given me and of which I shall die possessed viz. The Real Estate, my two mules, one yoke of oxen. All my cattle Sheep Hogs - Wagon Cart and Buggy. House-hold and kitchen furniture farming utensils &le. All which I Ordain and Will be sold as soon as prachcable or best. And the proceeds be divided and distributed as follows, viz. I give and bequeath to William N. Penn of the State of Misourie, one thousand dollars. Provided: that, the nett. proceeds of My Estate beas much as Fifteen hundred dollars - Butt if not so much as that amount - then; I Will him to have the two thirds of the nett proceeds of what my Est all may be - I Will to Paul Penn of Grenada Miss. the bead beadstead and bead clothes belonging to the same, that sits in my parler Which I herby set aside from the above ennumeration for him the said Paul Penn. And I likewise give to C E Penn one bead; the one in the office Which I likewise set aside as above stated - the same for him - And I would here state, that the Beadstead & Wardrobe in my Room and the Louge in the Hall are and of right belong to C. E. Penn - The remaining third of my Estate I Will and bequeath to be equally divided as follows viz. The one fifth to Sequs M Kyles Children - The one fifth to Anie Wallace, for for the benefit of her Father James Penn during his natural life and after his death for her own benefit. The one fifth to Parnelia Kiles Children. The one fifth to Elizabeth Days' Children and the other fifth to C. E. Penn I give and bequeath to Creed Penn 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 Execeter of this my last Will and Testament This the 24th day of March One thousand eight hundred and sixty eight - Anno Domini"
Attest M. J. Stokes
J R Fielden Assigned by J R Fielden
H M Bristol in her presence and at her
N. C. Koon request.



Mary Jane (Penn) Stokes died before 20 July 1868 at Carroll County, Mississippi. It is believed Mary Jane (Penn) Stokes was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Carroll (now Grenada) County, Mississippi; as directed by her will. However, no marker has been located. Her estate was probated on 20 July 1868 at Carroll County, Mississippi.

     Young W. Stokes married Mary Jane (Penn) Crowder, daughter of George Penn and Mother Penn, in February 1844 at Carroll County, Mississippi. Young W. Stokes died before 1850 at Carroll County, Mississippi.

     William P. Stokes was born on 9 June 1845 at Carroll County, Mississippi. He was the son of Young W. Stokes and Mary Jane Penn. William P. Stokes suffered the death of his father, Young W. Stokes before 1850 at Carroll County, Mississippi. William P. Stokes appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Mary Jane (Penn) Stokes at Carroll County, Mississippi, as age four. William P. Stokes appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Mary Jane (Penn) Stokes at Carroll County, Mississippi, as age fifteen. During the Civil War, William P. Stokes served as a Private, Company I, 5th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry, CSA. William P. Stokes died on 20 March 1862 at near Bethel, Giles County, Tennessee, at age 16. He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Carroll (now Grenada) County, Mississippi.

     Reference: According to Uncle Johnny, these people were cousins of (maybe second cousins) of Kate Koone Owens. William Gaston Penn was born in September 1844 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Mary Penn at Shebly County, Tennessee, as Gaston Penn age 14 and born in Tennessee. William Gaston Penn married Laura C. Beck circa 1867 at likely Carroll County, Mississippi. William Gaston Penn appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 12 July. Gaston W. was enumerated as age 33, a farmer with $300 personal property and eligible to vote. Laura C. was enumerated as age 30 and keeping house. Enumerated with them were Charles C. Penn age one, Ernest Penn age two months, and James P. Beck age 30 and eligible to vote. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 8 June. W. G. Penn was enumerated as head of household, age 37, and a farmer. Laura Penn was enumerated as his wife, age 40 and keeping house. Included in the household were three sons: Charles C. an eleven year old field hand, Eugene age ten, Winston age eight and one daughter Ida age four. All four children had attended school within the year. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 6 June. William Penn was enumerated age 55, head of household, and a Justice of the Peace. Laura C. was enumerated as his wife, age 53. They were living in a rented home. Included in the household were a son Winston E. a 28 year old book keeper, a daughter Ida W. age 27 and a Black servant, Jim Clay age 15, an errand boy. He was a member of the Methodist church. W. G. Penn was a magistrate in Beat 1 for almost twenty years. He was widowed with the death of Laura C (Beck) Penn on 17 February 1909 at Grenada County, Mississippi.

William Gaston Penn died on 27 September 1909 at Grenada County, Mississippi; "at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. A. Odum." Funeral services were held on 28 September 1909 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; in the residence of his son, E. A. Penn and conducted by Rev. W. W. Mitchell. He was buried on 28 September 1909 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; marker states "W. G. Penn died Sept 27, 1909 Aged 66 yrs."

     Laura C. Beck was born on 28 January 1837 at Mississippi; the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Beck of Grenada County. She appeared on the census of 1860 at Carroll County, Mississippi; enumerated 13 Sept. L. C. Beck was enumerated as age 22, a female born in Mississippi. She was living in the household of W H Beck age 56 and a farmer with real estate valued at $1600 and a personal estate valued at $150. Other Beck females living in the household were; L C age 45, E R age 14, E L age 12, S M age 8 and A age 3. Beck males were enumerated as James P age 21, W S age 19, D O age 17, and A W age 4.

Laura C. Beck married William Gaston Penn circa 1867 at likely Carroll County, Mississippi. Laura C (Beck) Penn appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of William Gaston Penn at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 12 July. Gaston W. was enumerated as age 33, a farmer with $300 personal property and eligible to vote. Laura C. was enumerated as age 30 and keeping house. Enumerated with them were Charles C. Penn age one, Ernest Penn age two months, and James P. Beck age 30 and eligible to vote. Laura C (Beck) Penn appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of William Gaston Penn at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 8 June. W. G. Penn was enumerated as head of household, age 37, and a farmer. Laura Penn was enumerated as his wife, age 40 and keeping house. Included in the household were three sons: Charles C. an eleven year old field hand, Eugene age ten, Winston age eight and one daughter Ida age four. All four children had attended school within the year. When the census enumerator visited the Penn household on 8 June 1880, Laura had pneumonia. Laura C (Beck) Penn appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of William Gaston Penn at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 6 June. William Penn was enumerated age 55, head of household, and a Justice of the Peace. Laura C. was enumerated as his wife, age 53. They were living in a rented home. Included in the household were a son Winston E. a 28 year old book keeper, a daughter Ida W. age 27 and a Black servant, Jim Clay age 15, an errand boy.

Laura C (Beck) Penn died on 17 February 1909 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 72; at 12 a.m., at her home near Grenada. Funeral services were held on 18 February 1909 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at the home of her son, E. A. Penn, officiated by the Rev. W. W. Mitchell, pastor of the Methodist church. She was buried on 18 February 1909 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Charles Clifton Penn was born on 5 January 1869 at Carroll County, Mississippi. He was the son of William Gaston Penn and Laura C. Beck. Charles Clifton Penn appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of William Gaston Penn at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age one. Charles Clifton Penn appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of his father, William Gaston Penn at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Charles C. Penn age eleven, working as a field hand and having attended school within the year. Charles Clifton Penn married Nannie E. Knox on 20 February 1898 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Charles Clifton Penn appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 11 June. C. C. Penn was enumerated as age 31, head of household, a merchant and planter. Nannie E. Penn was enumerated as his wife, age 25. They lived on the farm they owned. Included in the household were one daughter, Laura N. age five months and William Boushe age 21, a dry goods and greens salesman. He suffered the death of his mother, Laura C (Beck) Penn on 17 February 1909 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Charles Clifton Penn suffered the death of his father, William Gaston Penn on 27 September 1909 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Charles Clifton Penn appeared on the census of 1910 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 23 April. Charles C. was enumerated as age 41 and head of household. Nannie K. was enumerated as his wife, age 35. They owned their home free of mortgage. Included in the household were two sons, William age nine and Charles R. age two and one daughter Laura N. age eleven. C. C. Penn received a car load of Tennessee mules and offered them for sale at Inman's stables according to an ad that appeared on 27 January 1911 in The Grenada Sentinel. He and Nannie E. (Knox) Penn moved circa 1913 to Columbia, Louisiana; "on a farm because of some extraordinary opportunities that were offered him." Shortly before his death, Charles moved his family back to Grenada for school advantages but he returned to the farm in Louisiana.

Charles Clifton Penn died on 5 February 1915 at Columbia, Louisiana, at age 46; caused by accidently drinking carbolic acid. The body arrived in Grenada at 4 a.m. Sunday morning, February 7, and was immediately taken to the family residence. Funeral services were held on 7 February 1915 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; conducted at the family residence at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. J. C. Carothers of the Presbyterian church and the Rev. J. A. Hall of the Methodist church. He was buried on 7 February 1915 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Willard Allen Odom was born on 3 May 1855 at Alabama; the son of F.A. Odom and Ellen Robinson. He married Elizabeth M. Kendall on 17 December 1878 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Willard Allen Odom suffered the death of his daughter, Mamie Odom on 15 September 1883. Willard Allen Odom suffered the death of his son, Willie A Odom on 27 July 1885. Willard Allen Odom was widowed with the death of his wife, Elizabeth M. (Kendall) Odom on 16 April 1888. Willard Allen Odom married Dolly Turner on 20 February 1890 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Willard Allen Odom was widowed with the death of his wife, Dolly (Turner) Odom on 20 July 1891 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Willard Allen Odom married Eleanor Miller on 4 May 1893 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Willard Allen Odom was widowed with the death of his wife, Eleanor (Miller) Odom on 9 May 1898 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Willard Allen Odom appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 8 June. Willard A. Odom and his daughter twelve year old daughter Laura were living in the household of Alfred J. Simpson. Willard was enumerated as age 45, widowed and working as a farm manager for Mr. Simpson. He married Ida West Penn, daughter of William Gaston Penn and Laura C. Beck, circa 1902 at Mississippi. Willard Allen Odom appeared on the census of 1910 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 21 April. William A. Odon was enumerated as age 44, head of household and a farmer. He owned his farm free of mortgage. Ida W. was enumerated as his wife, age 34 and the mother of four children, all living. Included in the household were four sons; (unreadable) M. age fifteen, John L. age thirteen, William West age six, Clifton P. age four and three daughters; Laura L. age twenty-three, Laura age three and Lueze age one month. He was farmer at Grenada County, Mississippi. W. A. Odom was a member of the board of supervisiors of Grenada County. He died on 22 January 1918 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 62; at 8 a.m., of pneumonia. He was buried on 23 January 1918 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with arrangements by Garnder and Sharp.

     Nannie E. Knox was born on 26 September 1874 at Pleasant Grove Community, Grenada County, Mississippi. Researcher's Note: Her parents Lucius Knox and Kitty Neal Knox died when she was a small child. She was raised by a bachelor uncle, Phil Knox, a veteran of the Civil War. She was educated at Grenada College, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. She married Charles Clifton Penn, son of William Gaston Penn and Laura C. Beck, on 20 February 1898 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Nannie E. (Knox) Penn appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Charles Clifton Penn at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 11 June. C. C. Penn was enumerated as age 31, head of household, a merchant and planter. Nannie E. Penn was enumerated as his wife, age 25. They lived on the farm they owned. Included in the household were one daughter, Laura N. age five months and William Boushe age 21, a dry goods and greens salesman. Nannie E. (Knox) Penn appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Charles Clifton Penn at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 23 April. Charles C. was enumerated as age 41 and head of household. Nannie K. was enumerated as his wife, age 35. They owned their home free of mortgage. Included in the household were two sons, William age nine and Charles R. age two and one daughter Laura N. age eleven. Nannie E. (Knox) Penn and Charles Clifton Penn moved circa 1913 to Columbia, Louisiana; "on a farm because of some extraordinary opportunities that were offered him." Nannie E. (Knox) Penn was widowed with the death of Charles Clifton Penn on 5 February 1915 at Columbia, Louisiana. Nannie E. (Knox) Penn appeared on the census of 1920 at Grenada County, Mississippi; as Mrs. C. C. Penn age 43, the head of household, and she owned her home free of mortgage. Included in the household were two sons, William age nineteen, and Charles age twelve and attending school, and one daughter, Laura Nell age 21, teaching at Rolling Fork. She appeared on the census of 1930 at Grenada County, Mississippi; as Nannie K. Penn age 65, widowed, and head of household, with her son Edward Penn age sixteen, attending school. She owned a radio and her home on Second Street valued at $3500. Living in her home as renters were a young couple and his mother. She held membership in the Civic League, the Twentieth Century Club and the Grenada County Library Board of Directors. She was a Presbyterian. She lived at 435 Second Street, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

Nannie E. Knox died on 9 June 1951 at Grenada Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 76; at 7:30 a.m, after suffering a stroke on Friday (June 8.) Funeral services were held on 10 June 1951 at Garner Brothers Chapel, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 3 o'clock officiated by her pastor, the Rev. W. Taylor Clarke. Pallbearers were Roscoe Davis, Will Harris Crowder, John Ed Carpenter, Julian Lockett, Byron Hunter and Cliff Bailey. She was buried on 10 June 1951 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     John Powell Hughes was born on 12 August 1810 at Wilson County, Tennessee. He married Elizabeth Chambers Freeland, daughter of James Freeland and Mary Agnes Kyle, circa 1836 at Smith County, Tennessee. John Powell Hughes was widowed with the death of Elizabeth Chambers (Freeland) Hughes on 2 May 1840 at Tennessee; likely in Hartsville. John Powell Hughes married Mary "Polly" Freeland, daughter of James Freeland and Mary Agnes Kyle, in August 1840 at Smith County, Tennessee. In 1841 John P. Hughes sold a male slave named Asa for a thousand dollars. Asa had belonged to Mary at the time of their marriage. In 1844, John P. Hughes sold a female slave named Beck that had belonged to Mary at the time of their marriage. John Powell Hughes was in the mercantile business circa 1847 at Lewisburg, Marshall County, Tennessee. He and Mary "Polly" Freeland moved circa 1847 to Lewisburg, Marshall County, Tennessee. John Powell Hughes was a farmer and then a merchant. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Marshall County, Tennessee; as age 36, born in Tennessee, a trader with $200 value in real estate. Appearing with him were Gideliah Hughes age 24, a merchant, Mary Hughes age 26, Jane age thirteen, Mary age twelve, James F. age ten, Martha age seven, Charles age five and Mildred A. age two. All were born in Tennessee and Jane, Mary, James and Martha had attended school within the year. John P. Hughes left his family on 10 February 1853 traveling with a draft of horses to Mississippi for trading. He left his family in very destitute conditions with the promise to return as soon as his business was finished. His family heard from him a few times, with the last message being in April 1854. His wife, Mary filed a law suit against him on 4 December 1854 in Smith County, Tennessee. She requested interest in land she owned at their marriage and in the dower of her mother be vested out of John's name and held in trust to support her and the children. John Powell Hughes and Mary Freeland had at least two more children according to Hughes book. Charles H. and Elizabeth Agnes are said to have died in infancy. He died before 26 July 1860 at Smith County, Tennessee.

     Charles Morgan Hughes was born on 1 December 1847 at Smith County, Tennessee. He was the son of John Powell Hughes and Mary "Polly" Freeland. Charles Morgan Hughes appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of John Powell Hughes at Marshall County, Tennessee, as age five. Charles Morgan Hughes appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as a fifteen year old laborer and had attended school within the year. Charles Morgan Hughes married Cornelia Barksdale circa 1876 at Tennessee. Charles Morgan Hughes was a farmer before 1880 at Trousdale County, Tennessee. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Trousdale County, Tennessee; enumerated 9 June. Charles appeared as C. M. Hughes, age 36 and the son-in-law of the head of household, E. B. Barksdale a 46 year old female. Charles was enumerated as a County Trustee. Cornelia was enumerated as his wife, age 20. Lela age three was enumerated as his daughter and Richard age nine months was enumerated as his son. Included in the household were; John Barksdale age 24, William Barksdale age 21, both listed as laborers and Susan Barksdale age 19. Also included in the household was Dave Barksdale a 20 year old Black man listed as a laborer. He was engaged in the building materials business after 1880 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. He was widowed with the death of Cornelia (Barksdale) Hughes after 1882. Charles Morgan Hughes married Susan W. Barksdale circa 1887. Charles Morgan Hughes and Susan W. (Barksdale) Hughes lived in 1900 at 113 North Vine Street, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; where they operated a boarding house. Charles Morgan Hughes appeared on the census of 1900 at Davidson County, Tennessee; enumerated 16 June. Charles Hughes was enumerated as age 54, head of household and a bookkeeper. Sue Hughes was enumerated as his wife, age 36 and the mother of eight children with seven living. Hughes children included in the household were; Thomas age twenty, a bookkeeper, Susie age seventeen, Euphemia age eleven, Mattie D. age nine, Maggie C. age seven, Virginia age four and Bessie age nine months. Two step-children, John Lowe age seventeen and Philis Lowe age fifteen were listed in the Hughes household. Also listed with the family were ten boarders. His building materials business was located at 901 First Avenue North, Nashville in 1910. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Davidson County, Tennessee; enumerated 20 April. Charles M. Hughes was enumerated as age 65, head of household and was the owner of a builders supple company. Susan W. Hughes was enumerated as his wife, age 46 and the mother of eight children with seven living. They had been married for 22 years and it was a second marriage for both of them. Included in the household were four daughters; Euphemia M. Hughes age twenty-one, Margaret C. Hughes age seventeen, Elizabeth V. Hughes age thirteen, Bessie B. Hughes age eleven and a stepson, John A. Lowe a 25 year old traveling salesman. Also included in the household were three boarders and one servant. He died on 26 July 1914 at 121 17th Street South, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 66; at 3:10 a.m., of "cerebral softening." He was buried on 27 July 1914 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     Martha "Mattie" Melvina Hughes was born on 2 April 1843 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of John Powell Hughes and Mary "Polly" Freeland. Martha "Mattie" Melvina Hughes appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of John Powell Hughes at Marshall County, Tennessee, as age seven and had attended school within the year. Martha "Mattie" Melvina Hughes appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as age thirteen and had attended school within the year. Martha "Mattie" Melvina Hughes married Thomas Clark Carson circa 1876.

Martha "Mattie" Melvina (Hughes) Carson and Thomas Clark Carson lived in 1880 at Butler Street, Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky. Martha "Mattie" Melvina (Hughes) Carson appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Thomas Clark Carson at Butler County, Kentucky; enumerated 24 June. Thomas C. Carson was enumerated as age 56 and a deputy sheriff. Mattie M. Carson was enumerated as his wife, age 37 and keeping house. Included in the household was a daughter, Nannie P. age fifteen, a son Justus O. age two and Thomas' sister-in-law, Georgie M. Hughes a 27 year old school teacher. Also living with the family was a 21 year old servant, Emily C. Mayhugh.

Martha "Mattie" Melvina (Hughes) Carson was described as "a woman of rare mental force and amiability of character." She was widowed with the death of Thomas Clark Carson on 3 July 1897 at Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky. Martha "Mattie" Melvina (Hughes) Carson appeared on the census of 1900 at Butler County, Kentucky; enumerated 6 June. Martha M. Carson was enumerated as a 57 year old widowed head of household, who owned her home free of mortgage. Included in the household were a son, Justus O. Carson a 22 year old bank clerk, a married step-daughter, Nonnie Doolin age 35 and a step-son-in-law, James E. Doolin a 33 year old bookkeeper.

Martha "Mattie" Melvina (Hughes) Carson died on 14 January 1909 at Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky, at age 65. She was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky.

     Mildred Agnes Hughes was born in July 1848 at Smith County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of John Powell Hughes and Mary "Polly" Freeland. Mildred Agnes Hughes appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of John Powell Hughes at Marshall County, Tennessee, as Mildred A. age two. Mildred Agnes Hughes appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as age eleven and had attended school within the year. Mildred Agnes Hughes married her first cousin, James Little Berry Hughes, son of John Walker Hughes and Virginia "Jennie" Freeland, on 9 February 1872 at Smith County, Tennessee. Mildred Agnes (Hughes) Hughes suffered the death of her daughter, Mary Bernice Hughes on 31 October 1876 at Smith County, Tennessee. Mildred Agnes (Hughes) Hughes appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of James Little Berry Hughes at Smith County, Tennessee; enumerated 12 June. James Hughes was enumerated as the 41 year old head of household. Mildred Hughes was enumerated as his 30 year old wife. One daughter was enumerated as Freeland Hughes age four and one son was enumerated as Ernest age one. Also enumerated in the household was James' 26 year old brother, Jno Hughes. Two Black servants were enumerated as 5 year old Wm Allen and 20 year old Frank White.

Mildred Agnes (Hughes) Hughes appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of James Little Berry Hughes at Smith County, Tennessee; enumerated 11 June. James B. Hughes was enumerated as age 60, head of household and a farmer. He owned his farm, which was listed as number 105 on the farm schedule, free of mortgage. Agnes Hughes was enumerated as his wife, age 51 and the mother of five children with four living. Included in the household were two sons; Earnest, a 21 year old carpenter and Oliver, a 16 year old farm laborer. Also included in the household were two daughters, 23 year old Freeland and 19 year old Mary. Mildred Agnes (Hughes) Hughes suffered the death of her daughter, Georgie Freeland Hughes on 29 June 1905 at St. Thomas Infirmary, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. Mildred Agnes Hughes appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of James Little Berry Hughes at Smith County, Tennessee; enumerated 22 April. James B. Hughes was enumerated as age 69, head of household and a farmer who owned his farm located on the Cedar Bluff Road, free of mortgage. The farm was listed as number 72 on the farm schedule. Mildred Hughes was enumerated as his wife, age 60 and the mother of five children with three living. Included in the household was a son, Oliver age 22 and a daughter, Mary age 20, both single.

Mildred Agnes (Hughes) Hughes was widowed with the death of her husband, James Little Berry Hughes on 26 January 1911 at R. F. D. 10, Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee. Mildred Agnes (Hughes) Hughes appeared on the census of 1920 at Wilson County, Tennessee; enumerated 22 January. Mildred Hughes was enumerated as the 72 year old, widowed head of household. She owned her home free of mortgage. Included in the household was a 34 year old daughter, Mary Hughes. Mary was single and working as a saleslady in a dry goods store. She and Mary Banks Hughes lived in April 1930 at West Spring Street, Lebanon, Tennessee. Mildred Agnes (Hughes) Hughes appeared on the census of 1930 at Wilson County, Tennessee; enumerated 9 April. Mildred A. Hughes was enumerated as the 81 year old, widowed head of household. She had a radio and owned her home free of mortgage. Living with her was her 32 year old single daughter, Mary B. Hughes. Mary was working as a saleslady in a retail dry goods store. Included in the household was a 71 year old widowed boarder, Juliah J. Gaither.

Mildred Agnes (Hughes) Hughes died on 15 July 1934 at Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee; at 4 p.m. of a cerebral hemorrhage. She was buried on 16 July 1934 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee.

     Georgetta Hughes was born on 26 December 1850 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of John Powell Hughes and Mary "Polly" Freeland. Georgetta Hughes appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as G E Hughes age nine and had attended school within the year. Georgetta Hughes appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her brother-in-law, Thomas Clark Carson at Butler County, Kentucky, as a 27 year old school teacher. Georgetta Hughes married William Baldry Anderson circa 1886. Georgetta (Hughes) Anderson appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of William Baldry Anderson at Logan County, Kentucky; enumerated 14 June. W. Anderson was enumerated as age 59, head of household and a farmer. He owned his farm which was listed as 188 on the farm schedule. Georgia Anderson was enumerated as his wife, married 15 years, age 49 and the mother of three children with two living. Included in the household were three sons; Bethel a 27 year old farmer, Hugh age twelve and Harry age eight, both attending school. Also included in the household was William's widowed mother-in-law, Mary Hughs age 77, the mother of five children with four living and a Black male servant, King Taylor age 24. Georgetta (Hughes) Anderson appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of William Baldry Anderson at Logan County, Kentucky; enumerated 5 May. William B. Anderson was enumerated as age 69, head of household and married for 24 years in his second marriage. He owned his farm, which was listed as number 157 on the farm schedule, free of mortgage. Georgia E. Anderson was enumerated as his wife, age 59 and the mother of three children with two living. Included in the household were two sons, Hugh W. Anderson a 21 year old brakeman for the railroad, Harry P. Anderson an 18 year old student and William's widowed mother-in-law, Mary Hughs age 87 and the mother of five children with three living. Also living with the family was a boarder, George Haddox a 45 year old Black farm laborer. Georgetta (Hughes) Anderson and William Baldry Anderson lived circa 1911 at Oakville, Logan County, Kentucky. Georgetta (Hughes) Anderson appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of William Baldry Anderson at Logan County, Kentucky; enumerated 5 January. William B. Anderson was enumerated as age 79 and head of household with no occupation but owned his farm, listed as number 14 on the farm schedule, free of mortgage. Georgia Anderson was enumerated as his wife, age 69. Included in the household were two sons, Harry P. Anderson a single 28 year old engineer in an automobile shop and Hughes W. Anderson a 32 year old married farmer. Also included in the household was Hughes' wife, Hallie R. age 24. Georgetta (Hughes) Anderson was widowed with the death of her husband, William Baldry Anderson in 1921 at Logan County, Kentucky. Georgetta (Hughes) Anderson died on 18 January 1928 at Oakville Voting Precinct, Logan County, Kentucky, at age 77; at 5 p.m. She was buried on 20 January 1928 at Berea Christian Church Cemetery, Logan County, Kentucky.

     Catherine "Kate" Martin Hughes was born circa 1853 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of John Powell Hughes and Mary "Polly" Freeland. Catherine "Kate" Martin Hughes appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn at Smith County, Tennessee,
as Cate age seven and had attended school within the year. Catherine "Kate" Martin Hughes married John D. Snoddy before 1878. Catherine (Hughes) Snoddy appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of John D. Snoddy at Smith County, Tennessee; enumerated 14 June. John Snoddy was enumerated as age 30, head of household and a merchant. Kate Snoddy was enumerated as his wife, age 26 and keeping house. Included in the household were one son, Carson age two and one daughter, Odelia age five months. Also included in the household were two Black female servants, Sylvia Barksdale age seventeen and Nora Jones age twelve. Catherine (Hughes) Snoddy died before 1900 at Smith County, Tennessee.

     George C. Jones was born circa 1847 at Smith County, Tennessee. He was the son of (?) Jones and Arabella Freeland. George C. Jones appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as age thirteen and had attended school within the year.

     John F. Nipper was born circa 1844 at Mississippi. He was the son of Harmon J. Nipper and Selina Koon. John F. Nipper appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Harmon J. Nipper at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as age six. John F. Nipper appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Harmon J. Nipper at St. Francis County, Arkansas, as age seventeen. John F. Nipper began military service on 25 April 1863 at Port Hudson, Louisiana, Confederate States of America, as a Private in Company C, 18 Arkansas Infantry, the same unit in which his father had served. The company muster roll for March and April 1863 states that the recruit was due a bounty. At that time the 18 Arkansas Infantry was attached to the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana and stationed at Port Hudson, Louisiana.

The Siege of Port Hudson occurred May 21-July 9, 1863, between Union forces of the XIX Army Corps, Army of the Gulf, commanded by Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks and Confederate forces of the 3rd District, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana commanded by Maj. Gen. Franklin Gardner. Casualties were estimated at 5,000 for the Union forces and 7, 208 for the Confederate forces, for an estimated total of 12, 208. In cooperation with Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's offensive against Vicksburg, Union Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Bank's army moved against the Confederate stronghold at Port Hudson on the Mississippi River. On May 27, after their frontal assaults were repulsed, the Federals settled into a siege which lasted for 48 days. Banks renewed his assaults on June 14 but the defenders successfully repelled them. On July 9, 1863, after hearing of the fall of Vicksburg, the Confederate garrison of Port Hudson surrendered, opening the Mississippi River to Union navigation from its source to New Orleans.

John F. Nipper surrendered with the Confederate garrison to Union forces on 9 July 1863 at Port Hudson, Louisiana, Confederate States of America. He ended military service on 11 July 1863 at Port Hudson, Louisiana, Confederate States of America; as a paroled Union prisoner of war. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Prairie County, Arkansas; as F. Nipsier age 26, head of household and a farmer. Included in the household were; Saline Nipsier age 44, keeping house, Eugenia Nipsier age 18, Wm T. Nipsier age 14, a farm laborer and 11 year old Mary Nipsier. He died before 19 June 1875 at Prairie County, Arkansas. Jacob Allen Nipper was granted Letters of Administration on the Estate of John F. Nipper on 19 June 1875 at Prairie County, Arkansas; after making the required $600 bond with Abraham Boyd and George F. Lovejoy as his securities. Jacob Allen Nipper presented to the Probate Court a final account of the estate of his brother, J. F. Nipper on 21 April 1879 at Prairie County, Arkansas.

     Jacob Allen Nipper was born circa 1845 at Mississippi. He was the son of Harmon J. Nipper and Selina Koon. Jacob Allen Nipper appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Harmon J. Nipper at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as age five. Jacob Allen Nipper appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Harmon J. Nipper at St. Francis County, Arkansas, as Jacob A. age 14, having attended school within the year. Jacob Allen Nipper appeared on the census of 1870 at Prairie County, Arkansas; as A. Nipsier age 23, a farmer with real estate valued at $700 and personal property valued at $600. He was living in the household of Joel Harvey in the dwelling next to the home of his mother and siblings. Jacob Allen Nipper was granted Letters of Administration on the Estate of John F. Nipper on 19 June 1875 at Prairie County, Arkansas; after making the required $600 bond with Abraham Boyd and George F. Lovejoy as his securities. Jacob Allen Nipper married Nora (?) on 20 March 1877 at Prairie County, Arkansas. On 26 April 1877, Joseph Perkins applied to the Probate Court to have Allen J. Nipper cited to take out Letters of Administration on the Estate of Salina Nipper, deceased. The citation was granted by Judge William M. Warner. Jacob Allen Nipper was granted Letters of Administration on the Estate of Selina Koon on 15 October 1877 at Prairie County, Arkansas; after making the required $1000 bond with A. Boyd and Joseph Johnson as his securities. Jacob Allen Nipper presented to the Probate Court a final account of the estate of his brother, J. F. Nipper on 21 April 1879 at Prairie County, Arkansas. Jacob Allen Nipper presented to the Probate Court a final account of the estate of his mother, Salina Nipper on 21 April 1879 at Prairie County, Arkansas. Notice of the filing was published as required by law, no exceptions were noted and on 23 July 1879, the final account was confirmed, entered into record and A. J. Nipper relieved from liability as administrator of both his mother's and his brother's estates. He died before 20 January 1880 at Surrounded Hill (now Biscoe), Prairie County, Arkansas. James D. Thomas applied for letters of administration on the estate of Allen J. Nipper on 20 January 1880, making the required $1000 bond with A. B. Loving and B. F. Johnson as his securities. The court appointed him administrator and "believing it to be the best interest of the said Estate," ordered him to sell for cash, the personal property of A. J. Nipper.