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     William McCamy White was born on 8 May 1845 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of Norris Tindle White and Asenath M. White. William McCamy White appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Norris Tindle White at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age six and had attended school within the year. William McCamy White appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Norris Tindle White at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age fifteen and having attended school within the year. William McCamy White died on 5 February 1862 at age 16; in the Confederate States Army. He was buried at Rocky River Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; grave # RR 9 G 339.

     Daniel Elton Wiley was born circa 1878 at Mississippi. He was the son of William Henry Wiley and Martha Tennessee King. Daniel Elton Wiley married Beulah Belle White, daughter of Joseph Robinson White and Sarah "Sallie" Ann Black, on 15 April 1905 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Daniel Elton Wiley appeared on the census of 1910 at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 22 April. Daniel E. Wiley appeared as D. E. Wiley age 32, head of household, and a salesman at a hardware store. Beulah appeared as B. B. Wiley age 28, Daniel's wife and the mother of one child, with one child living. They had each been married only the one time for five years. They owned their home on South Street with a mortgage. Enumerated with them was one daughter, Sara Lee Wiley age three. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 2 January. Dan E. Wiley was enumerated as head of household, age 42 and working on his own account as a hardware merchant. Beulah Wiley was enumerated as his wife, age 38. They owned their home free of mortgage. Included in the household were two daughters, Sarah L. age thirteen, Martha K. age one and Dan's father, William H. Wiley age 75, widowed and a retired farmer. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 11 April. Dan Wiley was enumerated as head of household, age 52 and a proprietor. Beulah Wiley was enumerated as his wife age 48. They owned their home valvued at $2500 and a radio set. Included in the household was their daughter Martha K. Wiley, age eleven. He was "a long-time dealer in farm implements and machinery" and for several years was a partner in the Porter Hardware store at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

Daniel Elton Wiley died on 17 December 1943 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; at his home "after an illness of about three weeks." Funeral services were held on 18 December 1943 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; "from the family residence. Rev. J. E. Wallace, pastor of the Oxford Presbyterian church and Rev. A. D. Odom, chaplain at Grenada's Camp McCain, officiated." He was buried at St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

     Sara Lee Wiley was born on 10 December 1906 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Daniel Elton Wiley and Beulah Belle White. Sara Lee Wiley appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, Daniel Elton Wiley at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as age three. On 2 August 1915, "Mrs. Dan Wiley and daughter Sarah Lee and Miss Scott White" began "a lengthy visit to relatives in North Carolina." Sara Lee Wiley appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, Daniel Elton Wiley at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as Sarah L. age thirteen. Sara Lee Wiley married Alfred Hume Hodge on 29 August 1926. Sara Lee (Wiley) Hodge and Alfred Hume Hodge appeared on the census of 1930 at Montgomery County, Maryland; enumerated 19 June. Alfred H. Hodge was enumerated as age 27 and a physicist working for the Bureau of Standards. Sara Lee Hodge was enumerated as age 23. They were lodgers or boarders in the household of Arnold H. Scotts. Included in the household was Arnold's wife, Pinkie K. and his daughter Dorothy G. A third boarder was enumerated as Arthur B. Lewis. Both Arnold and Arthur were also physicists working for the Bureau of Standards. At the time of her father's death on 17 December 1943, Sara and her husband lived in Aberdeen, Maryland. Sara Lee (Wiley) Hodge suffered the death of her father, Daniel Elton Wiley on 17 December 1943 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Sara Lee Wiley applied for a Social Security Number on 8 April 1963, while living at 244 Paradise Road, Aberdeen, Maryland. Her Social Security Number was 218-46-3544 issued April 1963 at Harford County, Maryland. She and Alfred Hume Hodge lived at 244 Paradise Road, Aberdeen, Hartford County, Maryland. Sara Lee (Wiley) Hodge was widowed with the death of her husband, Alfred Hume Hodge in January 1979. Sara Lee (Wiley) Hodge died on 12 April 1999 at Aberdeen, Harford County, Maryland, at age 92.

     Martha King Wiley was born on 3 September 1918 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Daniel Elton Wiley and Beulah Belle White. Martha King Wiley appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, Daniel Elton Wiley at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as Martha K. age one year. Martha King Wiley appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Daniel Elton Wiley at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as age eleven. Martha King Wiley was graduated in 1936 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from University High School. She was graduated at University of Mississippi; with a BAE degree. She married Charles Edward Balleisen on 14 September 1940 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Charles and Martha Balleisen sailed from San Juan, Puerto Rico aboard the Borinquen on 3 October 1940 arriving in New York City on 7 October. Martha King (Wiley) Balleisen and Charles Edward Balleisen lived in October 1940 at 324 S Vaitch Street, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia. At the time of her father's death on 17 December 1943, Martha and her husband lived in Washington, D. C. Martha King (Wiley) Balleisen suffered the death of her father, Daniel Elton Wiley on 17 December 1943 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Martha King (Wiley) Balleisen and Charles Edward Balleisen lived in December 1948 at San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Martha Wiley Balleisen arrived in Oxford on 24 December 1948 to spend Christmas with her mother. Her Social Security Number was 459-58-6349 issued 1954 at Texas. Martha King (Wiley) Balleisen and Charles Edward Balleisen lived between 1993 and 2002 at 3460 Amherst Avenue, Dallas, Texas. Martha King (Wiley) Balleisen was a Presbyterian and a member of the Highland Park Presbyterian Church. She held membership in The Matheon Club, Quilters Guild of Dallas and The Daughters of the American Revolution.

Martha King (Wiley) Balleisen died on 7 May 2008 at Highland Park, Dallas County, Texas, at age 89. Funeral services were held on 13 May 2008 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; at 2 p.m. in the Wynne Chapel.

     Alfred Hume Hodge was born on 20 November 1902 at Burgess, Lafayette County, Mississippi. He married Sara Lee Wiley, daughter of Daniel Elton Wiley and Beulah Belle White, on 29 August 1926. Alfred Hume Hodge and Sara Lee (Wiley) Hodge appeared on the census of 1930 at Montgomery County, Maryland; enumerated 19 June. Alfred H. Hodge was enumerated as age 27 and a physicist working for the Bureau of Standards. Sara Lee Hodge was enumerated as age 23. They were lodgers or boarders in the household of Arnold H. Scotts. Included in the household was Arnold's wife, Pinkie K. and his daughter Dorothy G. A third boarder was enumerated as Arthur B. Lewis. Both Arnold and Arthur were also physicists working for the Bureau of Standards. His Social Security Number was (an unknown value) issued before 1951 at Maryland. Alfred Hume Hodge and Sara Lee (Wiley) Hodge lived at 244 Paradise Road, Aberdeen, Hartford County, Maryland. Alfred Hume Hodge died in January 1979 at age 76.

     Charles Edward Balleisen was born on 2 October 1911 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Charles Balleisen sailed aboard the Luna from Curacao, Dutch West Indies on 19 December 1937, arriving in New York City on 26 December. He lived in December 1937 at 4706 Hawthorne Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married Martha King Wiley, daughter of Daniel Elton Wiley and Beulah Belle White, on 14 September 1940 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Charles and Martha Balleisen sailed from San Juan, Puerto Rico aboard the Borinquen on 3 October 1940 arriving in New York City on 7 October. Charles Edward Balleisen and Martha King (Wiley) Balleisen lived in October 1940 at 324 S Vaitch Street, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia. Charles Edward Balleisen and Martha King (Wiley) Balleisen lived in December 1948 at San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. His Social Security Number was 458-46-8900 issued before 1951 at Texas. Charles Edward Balleisen and Martha King (Wiley) Balleisen lived between 1993 and 2002 at 3460 Amherst Avenue, Dallas, Texas. Charles Edward Balleisen died on 16 January 2009 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 97.

     Maude Woodward was born circa 1879 at Mississippi. She married Edward Hampton White, son of Joseph Robinson White and Margaret Jane White, on 29 December 1906. Maude (Woodward) White appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Edward Hampton White at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 11 May. Edward H. White was enumerated as age 38, head of household, and a farmer. Maud E. White was enumerated as his wife, age 31. They had both been married only the one time for three years. They owned their farm with a mortgage and it was listed as number 262 on the farm schedule. Maude (Woodward) White appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Edward Hampton White at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 9 January. Edward H. White was enumerated as head of household, age 48 and a farmer. Maud White was enumerated as his wife, age 41. They were living on a rented farm. Maude (Woodward) White appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Edward Hampton White at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 14 April. E. H. White was enumerated as age 59, head of household and a farmer. Maude White was enumerated as his wife, age 51. They were living on a rented farm which was next to the farm owned by Dallis McLarty. Maude Woodward was widowed with the death of Edward Hampton White on 13 June 1937 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; at 6:40 a.m., at his brother Ralph's home. Aunt Grace said she died and is buried in Texas.

     Roxie Ann Smith was born on 24 November 1887 at Mississippi. She married Howard Preston White, son of Joseph Robinson White and Sarah "Sallie" Ann Black, on 30 April 1914. Roxie Ann (Smith) White appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Howard Preston White at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 14 January. Howard P. White was enumerated as head of household, age 35 and a farmer. Rockey White was enumerated as his wife, age 32. They owned their farm with a mortgage. Included in the household were a son, Loyd R. age three and a half; a daughter, Virginia age eight months and a Black servant Jim age thirteen. Roxie Ann (Smith) White appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Howard Preston White at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 12 April. Howard P. White was enumerated as head of household, age 45 and a carpenter. Roxie White was enumerated as his wife age 42. They owned their home which was listed as a farm. Included in the household were two sons; Lloyd age thirteen, Charles age seven and two daughters; Virginia age ten and Louise age one. Roxie Ann (Smith) White appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Howard Preston White at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 13 April. Howard P White was enumerated as the 55 year old head of household and had earned $600 in 1939. Roxie Ann White was enumerated as his 52 year old wife and she supplied their information to the enumerator. Howard had a four year high school education and Roxie had two years of college. Two sons were enumerated as Lloyd Rodney age 23 and Charles Preston age 17. Two daughters were enumerated as Robbie Virginia age 20 and Mattie Louise age 11. Roxie Ann Smith was widowed with the death of Howard Preston White on 9 August 1950 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; at his home. Roxie Ann (Smith) White was a Presbyterian and a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Roxie Ann (Smith) White died on 6 October 1960 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, at age 72; at her home on Route One. Funeral services were held on 7 October 1960 at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; at 3 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Murphy Wilds. She was buried on 7 October 1960 at St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; with Douglass Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

     Lloyd Rodney White was born on 22 November 1916 at Lafayette County, Mississippi. He was the son of Howard Preston White and Roxie Ann Smith. Lloyd Rodney White appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Howard Preston White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as Loyd R. age three and a half. Lloyd Rodney White appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Howard Preston White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as age thirteen, attending school and able to read and write. Lloyd Rodney White was graduated in 1934 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from University High School. He appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of his father, Howard Preston White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as age 23 and single with four years of college. He was working as a substitute clerk at the university post office. Working 52 weeks during 1939, he had earned $1,200.

Lloyd Rodney White married Bessie (Thompson) Gregory on 1 September 1940. Lloyd became step-father to Elbert Thompson Gregory with his marriage to Bessie. His Social Security Number was not listed issued 1961 at Tennessee. Lloyd Rodney White was widowed with the death of his wife, Bessie Ray (Thompson) White on 6 March 1994 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Lloyd Rodney White suffered the death of his stepson, Elbert Thompson Gregory Sr on 1 September 2009 at Spring, Harris County, Texas.

Lloyd Rodney White died on 29 February 2012 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 95. Visitation was held on 3 March 2012 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Funeral services were held on 3 March 2012 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; at 11:30 a.m. He was buried on 3 March 2012 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; in Garden G, Section A, Lot 15.

     Bessie Ray Thompson was born circa 1910 at Mississippi; the daughter of Murray Thompson. She married Douglas A Gregory circa 1927. Bessie (Thompson) Gregory was widowed with the death of her husband, Douglas A Gregory before April 1930. Bessie (Thompson) Gregory was a public school teacher in 1930 at Fulton, Itawamba County, Mississippi. She and Elbert Thompson Gregory Sr appeared on the census of 1930 at Itawamba County, Mississippi; enumerated 10 April. Bessie R Gregory was enumerated as the 20 year old widowed daughter-in-law of the 48 year old head of household Claude E Gregory. Elbert T Gregory was enumerated as two years, two months old and the grandson of the head of household. Also enumerated in the household were Claude's 45 year old wife Maudie Gregory and his 20 year old married daughter Myrtle L Graham.

Bessie Ray Thompson was graduated before 1940 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, from the University of Mississippi. She and Elbert Thompson Gregory Sr lived in April 1940 at 414 Franklin Avenue, Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi. Bessie (Thompson) Gregory and Elbert Thompson Gregory Sr appeared on the census of 1940 at Monroe County, Mississippi; enumerated 6 April. Bessie Gregory was enumerated as the 29 year old widowed daughter of the 63 year old head of household Murray Thompson. Elbert Gregory was enumerated as his 12 year old grandson. Bessie had completed 4 years of college and Elbert had completed 6th grade. Murray was working as the county sheriff and owned his home valued at $3,000. Included in the household were his 62 year old wife Eura [Emma] and 17 year old son Bryan.

Bessie (Thompson) Gregory married Lloyd Rodney White, son of Howard Preston White and Roxie Ann Smith, on 1 September 1940. Bessie Ray Thompson was Presbyterian and a member of the Independent Presbyterian Church in Memphis.

Bessie Ray (Thompson) White died on 6 March 1994 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; of Parkinson disease. Funeral services were held on 8 March 1994 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. She was buried on 8 March 1994 at Memorial Park, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; in Garden G, Section A, Lot 15.

     Robbie Virginia White was born on 17 April 1919 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Howard Preston White and Roxie Ann Smith. Robbie Virginia White appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, Howard Preston White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as Virginia age eight months. Robbie Virginia White appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Howard Preston White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as age ten and attending school. Robbie Virginia White was graduated in 1937 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from University High School. She applied for a Social Security Number on 11 July 1939, while living at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi where she was employed by Golden Rule Store. Her Social Security Number was 428-16-5266 issued July 1939 at Lafayette County, Mississippi. She appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of her father, Howard Preston White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as age 20 and single with two years of college. Robbie Virginia White was a senior account clerk at University of Mississippi, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Virginia never married and lived in her parents home on the property her grandfather Joseph Robinson White purchased when the family moved from North Carolina to Mississippi in 1899.

Robbie Virginia White died on 5 September 1997 at Graceland Convalescent Center, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, at age 78. Visitation was held at the Waller Funeral Home. Funeral services were held on 8 September 1997 at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Sam Marshall officiating. She was buried on 8 September 1997 at St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

     Charles Preston White was born on 16 June 1922 at Lafayette County, Mississippi. He was the son of Howard Preston White and Roxie Ann Smith. Charles Preston White appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Howard Preston White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as age seven and attending school. Charles Preston White was graduated in 1940 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from University High School. He appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of his father, Howard Preston White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as age 17 with four years of high school. Charles Preston White began military service on 19 April 1943. Charles went overseas 16 June 1944. He died on 1 October 1944 at Luxembourg, France, at age 22; while serving with the 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division. He was buried at Lorraine American Cemetery, Saint-Avold, France; Plot C Row 13 Grave 106.

     Lawson Wadell Wiley was born circa 1887 at Mississippi. He was the son of William Henry Wiley and Martha Tennessee King. Lawson Wadell Wiley married Josephine Scott White, daughter of Joseph Robinson White and Sarah "Sallie" Ann Black, on 5 October 1917. Lawson Wadell Wiley appeared on the census of 1920 at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 14 January. Lawson W. Wiley was enumerated as age 33, head of household and a freight agent for the railroad. Scott Wiley was enumerated as his wife, age 25. They owned their home free of mortgage. Included in the household were one daughter, Mary C. age one year six months and Scott's 61 year old mother, Sallie Ann White. He and Scott (White) Wiley lived in 1922 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, with their daughter Mary Kathrine. On Sunday, 22 March 1922, Lawson Wiley, of Memphis, visited his family in Oxford. Lawson Wadell Wiley appeared on the census of 1930 at St. Francis County, Arkansas; enumerated 7 April. Lawson W. Wiley was enumerated as age 43, head of household and a salesman for a wholesale grocery. Scott W. Wiley was enumerated as his wife, age 35. Included in the household were one daughter, Mary K. age eleven and Scott's 71 year old widowed mother, Sallie A. White. They owned a radio set and their home valued at $2500. He died on 15 October 1933. He was buried at St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

     Mary Kathrine Wiley was born on 8 August 1918 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Lawson Wadell Wiley and Josephine Scott White. Mary Kathrine Wiley appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, Lawson Wadell Wiley at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as Mary C. Wiley age one year six months. Mary Kathrine Wiley lived with her parents, Lawson Wadell Wiley and Scott (White) Wiley in 1922 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Mary Kathrine Wiley appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Lawson Wadell Wiley at St. Francis County, Arkansas, as age eleven and attending school. Mary Kathrine (Wiley) Martin lived on 18 June 1975 at Atlanta, Georgia; at the time of her mother's death.

Mary Kathrine (Wiley) Martin died on 31 October 2014 at age 96. She was cremated with arrangement handled by Wages and Sons Funeral Home at Lawrenceville, Georgia. Her ashes were given to her son.

     Barbara Ann Winecoff was born circa 1827 at North Carolina. She married Bloomer (Blumer) Washington White, son of Norris Tindle White and Asenath M. White, on 29 July 1852 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Barbara Ann (Winecoff) White died on 27 February 1860 at Lafayette County, Mississippi; of a bowel infection.

     Jacob Monroe McCurdy was born on 9 April 1830 at North Carolina. He married Sarah Minerva White, daughter of Norris Tindle White and Asenath M. White, on 21 December 1852 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Jacob Monroe McCurdy appeared on the census of 1860 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 16 June. Jacob M. McCurdy was enumerated as age 30 and a farmer with $600 value in real estate and $359 value in personal property. Sarah M. McCurdy was enumerated as age 28. Included in the household were Margaret S. age six, Clarinda age four, Sena E. age three and Eliza A. age one month. He was widowed with the death of his wife, Sarah Minerva (White) McCurdy on 6 June 1868 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Jacob Monroe McCurdy appeared on the census of 1870 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 29 August. J. M. McCurdy was enumerated as age 40, a farmer and head of household. He owned real estate valued at $2,850 and personal property valued at $100. Included in the household were Elizabeth McCurdy age 79, M. S., a female age sixteen, Clan___, a female age fourteen, E. A., a female age ten, and John R. age six. All the children had attended school within the year. Additional members of the household were, A. S. McCurdy a farmer age 43, Wade Johnston a farmer age 25, W. M. Linker a farmer age 25 and a 53 year old female housekeeper named Goodwife. All four men were eligible to vote. He married Edith Elizabeth Mann circa 1871 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Jacob Monroe McCurdy appeared on the census of 1880 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 11 June. J. M. McCurdy was enumerated as age 50, head of household and a farmer. C. E. McCurdy was enumerated as his wife, age 32. Included in the household were five daughters; Clarinda age 25, E. A. age 20, Sarah age eight, Francis age three, Hettie age one and three sons; John R. age seventeen, W. J. age five and W. A. age five. The Thomas D. Joyner and Margaret McCurdy Joyner household was enumerated following the household of her father, Jacob McCurdy on the 1880 census. He died on 5 June 1888 at age 58. He was buried at Howell's Baptist Church Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Caleb Linker was born on 11 November 1832 at North Carolina. He married Elizabeth Catherine White, daughter of Norris Tindle White and Asenath M. White, on 15 September 1859 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Caleb Linker was a farmer at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 16 June. Caleb Linker was listed as age 27 and a farmer with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $150. Elizabeth C. Linker was listed as age 25. He was widowed with the death of his wife, Elizabeth Catherine (White) Linker on 1 February 1862 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Caleb Linker began military service on 7 July 1862 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, Confederate States of America, as a private in the North Carolina Infantry, 57th Regiment, Company F. "Reported present through May 11, 1863. Captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1-5, 1863. Confined at Davids Island, New York Harbor. Paroled at Davids Island on August 24, 1863. Received at City Point, Virginia, August 28, 1863, for exchange. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, January 29, 1864, with a gunshot wound of the left hip. Place and date of wound not reported. Returned to duty prior to May 1, 1864. Wounded in the left knee and/or left thigh and captured at Cedar Creek, Virginia, October 19, 1864. Hospitalized at Baltimore, Maryland. Transferred to Fort McHenry, Maryland, May 9, 1865. Released at Fort McHenry on June 10, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance." He died on 17 September 1865 at age 32. He was buried at Rocky River Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; grave RR 8 G 362.

     Leah Koon was born on 14 April 1818 at South Carolina. She was the daughter of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher. Leah Koon married John Nason, son of Richard Nason and Margaret Milling, on 12 March 1844 at Carroll County, Mississippi; ceremony performed by Thomas J. Lowrey, Minister of the Gospel of the Methodist E. Church. Leah (Koon) Nason appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of John Nason 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. Leah Koon became a widow with the death of John Nason on 16 August 1850 at Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi. Leah (Koon) Nason appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of George Thomas Koon at Carroll County, Mississippi, as age 42, born in South Carolina, with J. G. Nason, a twelve year old male and L. M. Nason, a nine year old female, both born in Mississippi. Leah (Koon) Nason appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi; as head of household, age 53, born in South Carolina, keeping house, with real estate valued at $2500 and personal property valued at $700. Enumerated with her were John age 21, a farmer and Sarah N. age 17, at home, both born in Mississippi.
Leah Koon Nason petitioned for Letters of Administration for the estate of her sister, Eliza Koon Ely on 7 March 1879. The petition list the heirs as two sisters, a brother and the children of two deceased sisters. On 7 March 1879, John T. Nason and Marcellus G. Dubard signed a $500.00 bond each for Leah Koon Nason to serve as administrator of Eliza Koon Ely's estate. Letters of Administration for Eliza Koon Ely's estate were granted to her sister, Leah Koon Nason on 7 March 1879. Leah Koon Nason purchased a spinning wheel for $1.80 and a side saddle for $ .85 on 18 December 1879 at the sale of her sister, Eliza Koon Ely's personal estate. She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of John Thomas Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Leah Nason, age 62 and keeping house for her son. As administrator of her sister Eliza's estate, Leah Nason was allowed a fee of $129.78 which equaled 7% of the value of the estate. Leah (Koon) Nason appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of John Thomas Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Leashia Nason age 82, the mother of four children, two living. Leah Koon was a member of the Presbyterian church. She died on 19 February 1902 at at the home of Mr. Marcellus DuBard, DuBard Station, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 83. She was buried on 20 February 1902 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with services by Rev. J. C. Carothers.

     Jacob Koon was born circa 1820 at South Carolina. He was the son of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher. Jacob Koon married Susan Ross on 23 January 1845 at Carroll County, Mississippi; ceremony performed by Elisha Tyler, J. P.

     Susan Ross was born say 1825. She married Jacob Koon, son of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher, on 23 January 1845 at Carroll County, Mississippi; ceremony performed by Elisha Tyler, J. P.

     George Thomas Koon was born on 25 April 1826 at South Carolina. He was the son of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher. George Thomas Koon appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Jacob Koon at Carroll County, Mississippi, as Thomas Koon a 22year old farmer. George Thomas Koon appeared on the census of 1860 at Carroll County, Mississippi; as age 34, born in South Carolina. Listed with him were L. Nason, a 42 year old female, born in South Carolina, J. T. Nason, a twelve year old male and S. M. Nason, a nine year old female, both born in Mississippi. He appeared on the slave schedule of the census of 1860 at Carroll County, Mississippi; with 2 slave houses; 4 black males, ages 50, 17, 8, and 6 months; 3 black females, ages 37, 17 and 14; and 1 mulatto male, age 34. George Thomas Koon served as a Corporal in Captain Stanford's Company, Mississippi Light Artillery, CSA. He began military service on 6 November 1861 at Grenada, Yalobusha County, Mississippi, Confederate States of America, as a 34 years old corporal with Captain Thomas J. Stanford's Company, Light Artillery, Mississippi Volunteers. He appeared as a corporal on company muster rolls for May & June, September & October, November & December 1862 and January & February 1863. He appeared as a private on company muster rolls for March & April, July & August, September & October and November & December 1863. Note on the July & August muster roll stated that he was sent to the hospital 13 August 1863. The November & December muster roll noted that he was furloughed for thirty days on 30 December 1863, by General Johnston. George T. Koon was listed on pay receipt rolls for January 1 to March 31 and April 1 to May 31, 1864 as a teamster with Eldridge's Artillery Battery. He also appeared on a receipt roll dated 2 November 1863 for clothing for four quarters and on one dated 30 June 1864 for clothing for two quarters. 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 appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi; as the head of household, age 44, born in South Carolina and a farmer. Enumerated with him were Eliza and Enoch G. Ely. Eliza was listed as age 50, born in South Carolina and keeping house. Enoch was listed as age 26, born in Mississippi and a farmer.

George Thomas Koon died on 20 September 1878 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 52. He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. George Thomas Koon died unmarried and without issue. The heirs to his share of his father's estate were his brother, two sisters and descendants of two deceased sisters.

     Eliza Koon was born on 16 January 1820 at South Carolina. She was the daughter of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher. Eliza Koon married Enoch G. Ely on 27 June 1843 at Carroll County, Mississippi; ceremony performed by Lewis Miller, M. G. Eliza (Koon) Ely was widowed with the death of her husband, Enoch G. Ely circa August 1844 at Carroll County, Mississippi. Eliza Ely, mother of Enoch G. Ely, under the age of 14 years, son of Enoch G. Ely, dec'd, was appointed guardian of her son during the February 1848 term of the Carroll County Court. Eliza Koon appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Jacob Koon at Carroll County, Mississippi, as Eliza Ely, age 31. Eliza (Koon) Ely appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi, in the household of George Thomas Koon as age 50, born in South Carolina and keeping house. Listed with her was Enoch G. Ely, a twenty six year old year farmer, born in Mississippi. Eliza Koon lost her only child, Enoch G. Ely Jr. to yellow fever on 22 September 1878 at Grenada County, Mississippi. When Eliza became ill with yellow fever, Dr. J. R. Fielder charged $3.00 each time, for a visit, prescription and medicine on September 27, 29, 30 and October 1, 2 and 3.

Eliza Koon died on 4 October 1878 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 58; in the yellow fever epidemic. She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; next to her son Enoch G. Ely, Jr.
Nason and Dubard billed Eliza Ely's estate 4 October 1878, for $36.15. The bill list $12.75 for "mederson and wine stimulens" paid to John Hughes. Also listed was $1.50 for lumber, $15.00 for labor and $6.90 for trimmings for two coffins.
On 28 January 1879, Nathan Koon ordered his sister, Eliza's cemetery marker from R. L. Rosebrough Sons of St. Louis, Missouri, at a cost of $28 to be paid on delivery. A. G. Dubard was the local agent and C. M. Toombs was the salesman. Nathan requested a 2 1/2 feet American marble gravestone the same as photo #2221, with an open Bible instead of a lamb, inscription "Eliza Ely, Born Jan 16th 1820 Died Oct. 4th 1878" and the following verse:
          Kind angels! watch her sleeping dust
          'Till Jesus comes to raise the Just
          Then may she wake with sweet surprise
          And in her Savior's image rise.
Leah Koon Nason petitioned for Letters of Administration for the estate of her sister, Eliza Koon Ely on 7 March 1879. The petition list the heirs as two sisters, a brother and the children of two deceased sisters. Harry and Charles Aven of Grenada County, Mississippi, Loualie Nipper of Surrounded Hill, Arkansas, and Jennie Perkins, wife of Joseph Perkins of Fort Smith, Arkansas were listed as heirs of Eliza Koon Ely's deceased sisters. On 7 March 1879, John T. Nason and Marcellus G. Dubard signed a $500.00 bond each for Leah Koon Nason to serve as administrator of Eliza Koon Ely's estate. Letters of Administration for Eliza Koon Ely's estate were granted to her sister, Leah Koon Nason on 7 March 1879. Eliza Koon Ely's cemetery marker was paid in full 27 March 1879. As payment was due upon delivery, the marker must have been placed at her grave near this date. W. H. Heath, R. H. Nason and M. M. Odom appraised the goods and chattel of the Eliza Koon Ely estate at her late residence on 7 June 1879 and filed their report the same day.
     Items and values listed were:
          One Cow named scintha and Calf $8.00
          One Cow named fanny and Calf $7.00
          One Cow named spreersberry and Calf $10.00
          One red stear $6.00
          4 yearlings $4.00 $ 16.00
          one wagon $15.00
          2 Feather Beds $5.00 $10.00
          one Feather Bed $2.50
          6 Pillows $1.50
          3 Bolsters $1.50
          One Bedsteads $1.50
          one dito $ .50
          one Table $1.00
          One Beaureau $8.00
          Dresing Stand $2.00
          Wardrobe $1.50
          One safe $1.00
          One Rifle gun $5.00
          One wash pot $1.00
          One side sadle $ .50
          One saddle $1.00
          Total value $100.50.
On Thursday 18 December 1879, an administrator's sale of the personal estate of Eliza Ely, as ordered by the Chancery Court, was held at the late residence of Thomas Koon, deceased.
     Account of sale as follows list purchaser, item and price.
          B. C. Adams, Jr: 2 pillows, lot 2, $1.00; one bolster, $1.00; one bolster, $ .75
          Charley Dubard: one two horse wagon, $17.50
          Cizar Evans: one sadel, $2.25
          C. D. Gibson: one bolster, $ .55; (?) bedsted, $1.30
          Julius Harbin: one speckel Cow and Calf Coffery, $5.00; one black steer, $4.00; one red steer, $4.10
          N. C. Koon: one burrow, $11.30; one wardrobe, $2.10; one Swift, $ .75; one Feather Bed, lot no. 1, $2.50;
                              one speckel Calf, $ .95; one Small Table, $2.10; one Bedsted, $2.60; one White Headed Cow
                              Cinthey, $8.00; one white ganuel Steer, $5.00;
          Mrs. Koon: One Dressing Case, $3.50; one stove boiler, $ .80; Wash Pot, $2.60;
          Ritter Koon: one Skillet, $ .85; Shovel and Tonges, $ .65
          Charley Love: one Feather Bed, lot 3, $10.10; 2 Pillows, lot 1, $1.00
          Lea Nason: one Spinning wheel, $1.80; one side sadel, $ .85
          Nason and Dubard: one Black Cow and Calf - Fanny, $5.50; one Red Bull, $1.00; one Red Heffer, $1.75;
                                             one Black Heffer, $1.05; One Feather Bed, lot 2, $7.75
          John Wright: one Rifel Gun, $6.95. John T. Nason was paid $5.00 for his services as auctioneer at the sale of his aunt Eliza Ely's estate. Dr. Fielder's bill for care of Eliza and her son Enoch was $25.50. Interest of $2.55 brought the total bill to $28.05, which was paid from her estate on 12 February 1880.
The first annual and final account of Eliza Koon Ely's estate was filed 2 August 1880. Receipts were listed as; account of sale of personal estate, $130.00; account of money in bank, $717.65; account of Nason and Dubard note, $700.00; account of J. W. Dubard note, $84.00 and J. T. Dubard note (desperate), $222.30. Total value of receipts was $1854.05. Disbursements were listed by voucher as; no. 1: burial expenses $36.15; no. 2: Dr. Fielder's bill $28.05; no. 3: Eliza's marker $28.00; no. 4: Enoch's marker $25.00; no. 5: John T. Nason's fee $5.00; no. 6: J. T. Dubard note by suit $222.30; attorney's fee for B. C. Adams, Jr. $57.81 and administrator's fee $129.78. Total disbursements were $532.09. Court fees were $23.75. Final estate balance for distribution was $1298.21.

     Selina Koon was born circa 1824 at South Carolina. She was the daughter of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher. Selina Koon married Harmon J. Nipper on 8 February 1842 at Carroll County, Mississippi; ceremony performed by G. A. Graves, J. P. Selina (Koon) Nipper appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Harmon J. Nipper at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 3 October. Harmon J. Nipper was enumerated as head of household, age 29, and a farmer. Salina Nipper was enumerated as age 26. Enumerated in the same household were; John F. Nipper, age six, Jacob A. Nipper, age five and Edward C. Nipper, age three. Selina (Koon) Nipper appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Harmon J. Nipper at St. Francis County, Arkansas; enumerated 17 July. Harman J. Nipper was enumerated as head of household, age 38 and a teacher with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $550. Salina Nipper was enumerated as age 32. The other members of the household were: John F. Nipper, age 17; Jacob A. Nipper, age 14; Edward Nipper, age 12; William S. Nipper, age 4; Martha S. Nipper, age 9 and Mary E. Nipper, age 2. Jacob, Edward, William and Martha attended school within the year. Selina Koon was widowed with the death of Harmon J. Nipper on 26 April 1862 at DeSoto County, Mississippi, Confederate States of America. Selina (Koon) Nipper likely appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of John F. Nipper at Prairie County, Arkansas, as Saline Nipsier age 44 and keeping house. Selina Koon died before 26 April 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 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.

     Juliann Koon was born circa 1831 at South Carolina. She was the daughter of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher. Juliann Koon married Robert Zachariah Dubard on 4 October 1848 at Carroll County, Mississippi; ceremony performed by Lovie P. Peacock. Juliann (Koon) Dubard appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Robert Zachariah Dubard at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 2 October. Robert was enumerated as head of household, age 24, and a farmer. Julia Ann was enumerated as age nineteen. Included in the household was Thomas C. Dubard age three months. Juliann (Koon) Dubard died between 1850 and 1 January 1854 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; as she appeared on the 1850 census but her husband, Robert Z. Dubard remarried 19 January 1854.

     Martha D. Koon was born on 29 January 1828 at South Carolina. She was the daughter of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher. Martha D. Koon appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Jacob Koon at Carroll County, Mississippi, as age eighteen and having attended school within the year. Martha D. Koon married Robert Zachariah Dubard on 18 January 1854 at Carroll County, Mississippi; ceremony performed by Joseph Travis, Minister of the Gospel. Martha (Koon) Dubard was widowed with the death of her husband, Robert Zachariah Dubard in October 1859 at Mississippi. Martha D. Koon was a Methodist and "her life was the constant expression of a christian woman."

Martha (Koon) Dubard died on 27 September 1890 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 62; at her home eight miles south west of Grenada. Funeral services were held on 28 September 1890 at Spring Hill Methodist Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. She was buried on 28 September 1890 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Drucilla Koon was born circa 1834 at South Carolina. She was the daughter of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher. Drucilla Koon appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Jacob Koon at Carroll County, Mississippi, as age sixteen and having attended school within the year.

     Sarah J. "Sallie" Koon was born between 1839 and 1841 at Carroll County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher. Sarah J. "Sallie" Koon appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Jacob Koon at Carroll County, Mississippi, as age ten and having attended school within the year. Sarah J. "Sallie" Koon appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Jacob Koon at Carroll County, Mississippi, as S. J. Koon, a 21 year old female born in Mississippi.

Sarah J. "Sallie" Koon married John Wesley Aven at Carroll or Yalobusha County, Mississippi. Sarah J. (Koon) Aven was widowed with the death of her husband, John Wesley Aven on 14 March 1877 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Sarah J. (Koon) Aven married Robert Henri Telfair on 5 March 1878 at Grenada County, Mississippi.

Sarah J. "Sallie" (Koon) Aven Telfair died in 1878 at Grenada County, Mississippi; of yellow fever. She was likely buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Enoch G. Ely married Eliza Koon, daughter of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher, on 27 June 1843 at Carroll County, Mississippi; ceremony performed by Lewis Miller, M. G. Enoch G. Ely died circa August 1844 as Thomas Ely was appointed administrator of Enoch's estate at the September 1844 term of the Carroll County Court. No record of his burial has been found.

     Enoch G. Ely Jr. was born on 31 December 1844 at Mississippi. He was the son of Enoch G. Ely and Eliza Koon. Eliza Ely, mother of Enoch G. Ely, under the age of 14 years, son of Enoch G. Ely, dec'd, was appointed guardian of her son during the February 1848 term of the Carroll County Court. Enoch G. Ely Jr. appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of George Thomas Koon at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age 26, born in Mississippi and a farmer. Listed with him was Eliza Ely, age 50, born in South Carolina and keeping house. Dr. J. R. Fielder billed a $1.50 for prescription and medicine for 18 September 1878. Prescription and medicine for 19 September was $1.50. A third prescription and medicine on 20 September was also $1.50. On 21 September, Dr. Fielder billed three dollars for a visit, prescription and medicine.

Enoch G. Ely Jr. died on 22 September 1878 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 33; in the yellow fever epidemic. He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. His mother, Eliza Koon Ely died of yellow fever on 4 October and was buried next to Enoch. On 28 January 1879, Nathan Koon ordered his nephew Enoch's marble cemetery marker at a cost of $25. He requested the marker be inscribed with the verse, "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want." Dr. Fielder's bill was paid 12 February 1880 in the settlement of Eliza Koon Ely's estate.

     Harmon J. Nipper was born circa 1821 at South Carolina. He married Selina Koon, daughter of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher, on 8 February 1842 at Carroll County, Mississippi; ceremony performed by G. A. Graves, J. P. Harmon J. Nipper appeared on the census of 1850 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 3 October. Harmon J. Nipper was enumerated as head of household, age 29, and a farmer. Salina Nipper was enumerated as age 26. Enumerated in the same household were; John F. Nipper, age six, Jacob A. Nipper, age five and Edward C. Nipper, age three. He appeared on the census of 1860 at St. Francis County, Arkansas; enumerated 17 July. Harman J. Nipper was enumerated as head of household, age 38 and a teacher with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $550. Salina Nipper was enumerated as age 32. The other members of the household were: John F. Nipper, age 17; Jacob A. Nipper, age 14; Edward Nipper, age 12; William S. Nipper, age 4; Martha S. Nipper, age 9 and Mary E. Nipper, age 2. Jacob, Edward, William and Martha attended school within the year. He began military service on 8 March 1862 at Des Arc, Prairie County, Arkansas, Confederate States of America, as a Private in Company C, 18th Arkansas Infantry.

18th (Carroll's-Daly's-Crockett's) Infantry Regiment was assembled at Devall's Bluff, Arkansas, during the summer of 1861. Some of its members were from Camden, De Witt, and Pine Bluff. With about 1,000 men it moved to Fort Pillow, Tennessee and was decimated by disease. Ordered to Corinth, where conditions were no better, many continued to suffer from sickness. Its strength was down to 425 effectives at Iuka, and in the fight of Corinth it lost 12 killed, 34 wounded, and 82 missing. Later it was assigned to Beall's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. In April, 1863, the unit was united with Power's 14th and Lyles' 23rd Arkansas Regiments and in July was captured at Port Hudson. After being exchanged, it was reorganized and mounted. Attached to General Dockery's Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department, the 18th fought at Mark's Mills and Jenkins' Ferry, and later disbanded. Colonels D. W. Carroll, Robert H. Crockett, and John N. Daly; Lieutenant Colonel W. N. Parrish; and Major Samuel H. Sutherland were its commanders.

Harmon J. Nipper died on 26 April 1862 at DeSoto County, Mississippi, Confederate States of America; likely of disease.