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     Mollie Augusta Christie was born on 10 April 1891 at Iredell County, North Carolina; the daughter of Emanuel Wesley Christie and Lelar May Seam. She married David Blumer Ketchie, son of George Brown Ketchie and Annetta "Netta" May White, circa 1930. Mollie Augusta (Christie) Ketchie and David Blumer Ketchie lived in 1940 at Mount Tabor Road, Rowan County, North Carolina. Mollie Augusta Christie appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of David Blumer Ketchie at Rowan County, North Carolina; enumerated 30 April with the head of household as the informant. D. Blumer Ketchie was enumerated as the 58 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $400. Mollie Ketchie was enumerated as his 49 year old wife. Blumer had an 8th grade education and Mollie had a 4th grade education. Two sons were enumerated as Robert G. age eighteen and W. Frank age eleven. Robert had completed 6th grade and Frank had completed 5th grade. Mollie Augusta (Christie) Ketchie and David Blumer Ketchie were divorced after 1940. Mollie Augusta (Christie) Ketchie lived in October 1960 at Inman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Mollie Augusta (Christie) Ketchie died on 11 October 1960 at Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 69; at 11:45 pm, four days after a cerebral hemorrhage. She was buried on 13 October 1960 at Rock Hill Church Cemetery (now Lake Bowen Baptist Church Cemetery), Inman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina; under the direction of funeral director H.W. Seawright of Inman, SC.

     Sarah Louise Ketchie was born on 27 August 1926 at Rowan County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of David Blumer Ketchie and Lottie Mae Bailey. Sarah Louise Ketchie died on 29 June 1928 at Mt. Ulla Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, at age 1; at 1:30 p.m. of colitis and enlarged liver. She was buried on 30 June 1928 at Knox Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cleveland, Rowan County, North Carolina; under the direction of J. Cavin of Mooresville.

     Mary Melissa Owens was born on 29 May 1883 at Rowan County, North Carolina; the daughter of J.F. Owens and Elizabeth Barber. She married Arthur Herbert Ketchie, son of George Brown Ketchie and Annetta "Netta" May White, on 18 December 1907 at Rowan County, North Carolina. Mary Melissa (Owens) Ketchie appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Arthur Herbert Ketchie at Rowan County, North Carolina; enumerated 2 May. Herbert Ketchie was enumerated as the 25 year old head of household and a laborer on the farm. Mary Ketchie was enumerated as his 26 year old wife and a farmer. She was listed as an employer and was renting their farm. One son as enumerated as George age one year, five months.

Mary Melissa (Owens) Ketchie appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Arthur Herbert Ketchie at Rowan County, North Carolina; enumerated 10 January. A. Herbert Ketchie was enumerated as the 35 year old head of household and a farmer. He owned his general farm with a mortgage and was working on his own account. Mary Ketchie was enumerated as his 36 year old wife. Included in the household were two sons, George F. age eleven and Ralph age seven. One daughter was enumerated as Bulah age five. Mary Melissa (Owens) Ketchie appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Arthur Herbert Ketchie at Rowan County, North Carolina; enumerated 9 April. Arthur H. Ketchie was enumerated as the 45 year old head of household and a farmer. He owned his home valued at $3600 free of mortgage. Mary M. was was enumerated as his 46 year old wife. They stated he was 23 and she was 24 at the time of their marriage. Included in the household were four Ketchie children, sons George F. age 21 and Ralph H. age 17, and daughters Beulah D. age 14 and 7 year old Mary O. Also enumerated with the family was George's widowed mother-in-law, 87 year old Elizabeth Owens.

Mary Melissa (Owens) Ketchie appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Arthur Herbert Ketchie at Rowan County, North Carolina; enumerated 30 April. A. Herbert Ketchie was enumerated as the 55 year old head of household and a farmer working on his own account. He owned the family home valued at $1800, free of mortgage. Mary O. Ketchie was enumerated as his 56 year old wife. They stated for education that he completed one year of high school and she completed seventh grade. Two sons were enumerated as; George F. age 31, single, a cropper with an eighth grade education and Ralph H. age 27, single, a cropper with two years of high school completed. Two daughters were enumerated as; Beulah D. age 25, single with a four year college education and Mary O. age 17 with three years of high school completed. Beulah supplied the family information to the enumerator. Mary Melissa (Owens) Ketchie and Arthur Herbert Ketchie lived in September 1950 at Route #1, Mount Ulla, Rowan County, North Carolina.

Mary Melissa (Owens) Ketchie died on 29 September 1950 at Rowan Memorial Hospital, Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, at age 67; at 4 a.m. of lung cancer. She was buried on 30 September 1950 at Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery, Cleveland, Rowan County, North Carolina; under the direction of Cavin Funeral Home of Mooresville.

     Samuel Washington Newell was born on 20 August 1808 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White. Samuel Washington Newell signed a bond on 18 January 1831 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, for his marriage to Hannah Bernice Phillips with James White and J.G. Spears signing as bondsman and witness. Samuel Washington Newell married Hannah Bernice Phillips on 5 February 1831 at North Carolina. Samuel Washington Newell was widowed with the death of his wife, Hannah Burneice (Phillips) Newell on 8 September 1875 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

Samuel Washington Newell died on 12 February 1885 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, at age 76. He was buried at Oak Forest Cemetery, Randolph, Pontotoc County, North Carolina. He suffered the death of his son, Samuel Lafayette Newell on 6 April 1885 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

     Hannah Bernice Phillips was born on 1 June 1811 at North Carolina. Samuel Washington Newell signed a bond on 18 January 1831 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, for his marriage to Hannah Bernice Phillips with James White and J.G. Spears signing as bondsman and witness. She married Samuel Washington Newell, son of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White, on 5 February 1831 at North Carolina.

Hannah Burneice (Phillips) Newell died on 8 September 1875 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, at age 64. She was buried at Oak Forest Cemetery, Randolph, Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

     Francis Green Newell was born on 2 February 1810 at Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White. Francis Green Newell married Sarah H. McLellan on 2 October 1831 at Rocky River Presbyterian Church, Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Francis Green Newell was widowed with the death of his wife, Sarah H. (McLellan) Newell on 26 May 1849 at Marshall County, Mississippi. Francis Green Newell died on 22 October 1875 at Marshall County, Mississippi, at age 65. He was buried at Philadelphia Presbyterian Cemetery, Marshall County, Mississippi.

     Sarah H. McLellan was born on 8 June 1813 at North Carolina. She married Francis Green Newell, son of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White, on 2 October 1831 at Rocky River Presbyterian Church, Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Sarah H. (McLellan) Newell died on 26 May 1849 at Marshall County, Mississippi, at age 35. She was buried at Philadelphia Presbyterian Cemetery, Marshall County, Mississippi.

     Elizabeth Margaret Newell was born on 28 July 1812 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White. Miss Newell never married. Elizabeth Margaret Newell died on 18 May 1834 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 21. She was likely buried at Rocky River Presbyterian Church Cemetery where her father was later buried.

     David Johnston Newell was born on 11 August 1814 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White. David Johnston Newell married Elizabeth Matilda Harris, daughter of Alexander W. Harris and Penelope Morrison, on 22 February 1838 at Rocky River Presbyterian Church, Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. David Johnston Newell and Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell moved before 1 June 1840 to Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

David Johnston Newell appeared on the census of 1840 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi; as the head of the family and the male age 20 to 30. Two additional people were included in the household. The female age 20 to 30 was likely his wife, Elizabeth (Harris) Newell and the male under age five was likely their son, Warren W. Newell. He suffered the death of his son, William Burns Newell in 1844 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

David Johnston Newell died on 10 September 1847 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, at age 33.

     Elizabeth Matilda Harris was born on 11 January 1820. She was the daughter of Alexander W. Harris and Penelope Morrison. Elizabeth Matilda Harris married David Johnston Newell, son of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White, on 22 February 1838 at Rocky River Presbyterian Church, Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell and David Johnston Newell moved before 1 June 1840 to Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Elizabeth Matilda Harris likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of David Johnston Newell at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as the female age 20 to 30. Also included in the family was one male under age five, likely their son, Warren W. Newell. Elizabeth Matilda Harris suffered the death of her son, William Burns Newell in 1844 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell was widowed with the death of her husband, David Johnston Newell on 10 September 1847 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of her father, Alexander W. Harris at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as 30 year old Elizabeth M. Harris. Also enumerated in the household were Elizabeth's three sons, Warren W. Newel age eleven, Alexander H. Newel age eight and Isaac H. Newel age four. Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell appeared on the census of 1860 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; enumerated 30 August. Elizabeth Newell was enumerated as the 40 year old, widowed head of household. She was farming and claimed real estate valued at $1,670 with personal property valued at $2,000. Included in the household were four Newell children; Warren age 21, A.H. age 16, Isaac age 15 and 3 year old Sarah. All three boys were working as farm laborers and A.H. had attending school during the year.

Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell suffered the death of her son, Warren Willoughby Newell on 27 June 1862 at the battle at Gaines' Mill, Hanover County, Virginia, Confederate States of America. Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell suffered the death of her son, Isaac Hope Newell on 6 August 1862 at Brooks Run, Virginia, Confederate States of America. Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell suffered the death of her son, Alexander Harris Newell on 27 August 1864 at Richmond, Virginia, Confederate States of America.

Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell appeared on the census of 1870 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; enumerated 15 August. Elizabeth Newell was enumerated as the 50 year old head of household with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $800. Included in the household was Sallie Newell age 14 and attending school. Also enumerated was Angiline Robson a 19 year old domestic servant and John Newell an 8 year old mulatto.

Elizabeth (Harris) Newell was known as Aunt Tilly Newell. She was a life long Presbyterian and a regular attendant at services. She was described as "a consecrated Christian woman, one of notable strength of mind and ever ready to sacrifice herself for the goods of others."

Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell died on 17 March 1908 at Newell Station, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 88. Death occurred at 4:30 p.m at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.B. Newell. Funeral services were held on 18 March 1908 at Newell Presbyterian Church; at 2 o'clock conducted by the pastor, Rev. A.J. Crane. She was buried on 18 March 1908 at Newell Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

     Warren Willoughby Newell was born in January 1839 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of David Johnston Newell and Elizabeth Matilda Harris. Warren Willoughby Newell likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of his father, David Johnston Newell at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as the male under age five. Included the household was one female age 20 to 30, likely Warren's mother Elizabeth (Harris) Newell. Warren Willoughby Newell suffered the death of his father, David Johnston Newell on 10 September 1847 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Warren Willoughby Newell appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Alexander W. Harris at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 4 October. Alexander W. Harris was enumerated as the 59 year old head of household and a farmer. Included in the household were; Penelope Harris age 53, Elizabeth M. Harris age 30, Margaret M. Harris age 23, William H. Harris age 21 and James A. Harris age 18. Also enumerated in the household were three Newel children, Warren W. age 11, Alexander H. age 8 and 4 year old Isaac H. Warren Willoughby Newell appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of his mother, Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, as a 21 year old laborer.

Warren Willoughby Newell died on 27 June 1862 at the battle at Gaines' Mill, Hanover County, Virginia, Confederate States of America, at age 23. He was buried at Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

     Alexander Harris Newell was born in June 1841 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. He was the son of David Johnston Newell and Elizabeth Matilda Harris. Alexander Harris Newell suffered the death of his father, David Johnston Newell on 10 September 1847 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Alexander Harris Newell appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Alexander W. Harris at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 4 October. Alexander W. Harris was enumerated as the 59 year old head of household and a farmer. Included in the household were; Penelope Harris age 53, Elizabeth M. Harris age 30, Margaret M. Harris age 23, William H. Harris age 21 and James A. Harris age 18. Also enumerated in the household were three Newel children, Warren W. age 11, Alexander H. age 8 and 4 year old Isaac H. Alexander Harris Newell appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of his mother, Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, as a 19 year old laborer and he had attended school within the year.

Alexander Harris Newell died on 27 August 1864 at Richmond, Virginia, Confederate States of America, at age 23. He was buried at Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

     William Burns Newell was born on 6 April 1843 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. He was the son of David Johnston Newell and Elizabeth Matilda Harris. William Burns Newell died in 1844 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

     Isaac Hope Newell was born on 6 May 1845 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. He was the son of David Johnston Newell and Elizabeth Matilda Harris. Isaac Hope Newell suffered the death of his father, David Johnston Newell on 10 September 1847 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Isaac Hope Newell appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Alexander W. Harris at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 4 October. Alexander W. Harris was enumerated as the 59 year old head of household and a farmer. Included in the household were; Penelope Harris age 53, Elizabeth M. Harris age 30, Margaret M. Harris age 23, William H. Harris age 21 and James A. Harris age 18. Also enumerated in the household were three Newel children, Warren W. age 11, Alexander H. age 8 and 4 year old Isaac H. Isaac Hope Newell appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of his mother, Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, as a 15 year old laborer.

Isaac Hope Newell died on 6 August 1862 at Brooks Run, Virginia, Confederate States of America, at age 17. He was buried at Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

     Alexander W. Harris was born circa 1791 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He married Penelope Morrison. Alexander W. Harris appeared on the census of 1850 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 4 October. Alexander W. Harris was enumerated as the 59 year old head of household and a farmer. Included in the household were; Penelope Harris age 53, Elizabeth M. Harris age 30, Margaret M. Harris age 23, William H. Harris age 21 and James A. Harris age 18. Also enumerated in the household were three Newel children, Warren W. age 11, Alexander H. age 8 and 4 year old Isaac H.

     Penelope Morrison was born circa 1796 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She married Alexander W. Harris. Penelope Morrison appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Alexander W. Harris at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 4 October. Alexander W. Harris was enumerated as the 59 year old head of household and a farmer. Included in the household were; Penelope Harris age 53, Elizabeth M. Harris age 30, Margaret M. Harris age 23, William H. Harris age 21 and James A. Harris age 18. Also enumerated in the household were three Newel children, Warren W. age 11, Alexander H. age 8 and 4 year old Isaac H.

     Sarah Newell was born circa 1856 at North Carolina. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Matilda Harris. Sarah Newell appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of her mother, Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, as age three. Sarah Newell appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of her mother, Elizabeth Matilda (Harris) Newell at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, as Sallie age 14 and attending school.

     John Hampton Newell was born on 5 August 1817 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White. John Hampton Newell married Jane C. Swearingin on 11 May 1846 at Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. John Hampton Newell died on 30 November 1898 at age 81.

     Jane C. Swearingin was born on 8 January 1827. She married John Hampton Newell, son of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White, on 11 May 1846 at Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Jane C. Swearingin died on 18 January 1908 at age 81.

     Jane H. Newell was born on 20 June 1819. She was the daughter of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White. Jane H. Newell died on 1 June 1823 at age 3.

     William Galecius Newell was born on 2 September 1822 at North Carolina. He was the son of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White. William Galecius Newell married Cresida LaRue Black, daughter of Samuel Black and Elizabeth McKinley, on 25 July 1844 at Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. William Galecius Newell died on 10 November 1890 at Lafayette County, Mississippi, at age 68.

     Cresida LaRue Black was born on 2 November 1818. She was the daughter of Samuel Black and Elizabeth McKinley. Cresida LaRue Black married William Galecius Newell, son of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White, on 25 July 1844 at Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Cresida LaRue Black was widowed with the death of her husband, William Galecius Newell on 10 November 1890 at Lafayette County, Mississippi.

Cresida LaRue (Black) Newell died on 29 September 1908 at Eliasville, Young County, Texas, at age 89.

     Harriet Amelia Newell was born on 16 October 1826 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White. Harriet Amelia Newell married John Milton Morrison on 28 June 1847 at Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Harriet Amelia Newell and John Milton Morrison had no children. Harriet Amelia (Newell) Morrison died on 23 August 1849 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 22. She was buried at Rocky River Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     John Milton Morrison was born on 13 November 1806. He married Harriet Amelia Newell, daughter of William Newell and Jane Caldwell White, on 28 June 1847 at Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. John Milton Morrison and Harriet Amelia Newell had no children. John Milton Morrison was widowed with the death of his wife, Harriet Amelia (Newell) Morrison on 23 August 1849 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. John Milton Morrison died on 3 July 1863 at age 56.

     Mary Elizabeth Newell was born on 10 December 1831 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Samuel Washington Newell and Hannah Bernice Phillips. Mary Elizabeth Newell married Nelson G. Patterson on 22 August 1848 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Mary Elizabeth (Newell) Patterson appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Nelson G. Patterson at Pontotoc County, Mississippi; enumerated 31 October. Nelson G. Patterson was enumerated as the 30 year old head of household and a farmer. Included in the household was 19 year old Elizabeth Patterson. In 1850 Nelson and Elizabeth Patterson were living next to her parents Samuel and Hannah Newell. Mary Elizabeth Newell appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Nelson G. Patterson at Pontotoc County, Mississippi; enumerated 27 June. Nelson G. Patterson was enumerated as the 38 year old head of household with real estate valued at $800 and personal property valued at $500. Included in the household was Mary E. Patterson age 26. Five Patterson children were enumerated as; Sarah E. age nine, Charles S. age eight, John A. age five, Robt. B. age three and one year old Zenos K.

     Nelson G. Patterson was born circa 1820 at North Carolina. He married Mary Elizabeth Newell, daughter of Samuel Washington Newell and Hannah Bernice Phillips, on 22 August 1848 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Nelson G. Patterson was a farmer between 1850 and 1860 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi; enumerated 31 October. Nelson G. Patterson was enumerated as the 30 year old head of household and a farmer. Included in the household was 19 year old Elizabeth Patterson. In 1850 Nelson and Elizabeth Patterson were living next to her parents Samuel and Hannah Newell. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi; enumerated 27 June. Nelson G. Patterson was enumerated as the 38 year old head of household with real estate valued at $800 and personal property valued at $500. Included in the household was Mary E. Patterson age 26. Five Patterson children were enumerated as; Sarah E. age nine, Charles S. age eight, John A. age five, Robt. B. age three and one year old Zenos K.

     Samuel Lafayette Newell was born on 20 January 1834 at North Carolina. He was the son of Samuel Washington Newell and Hannah Bernice Phillips. Samuel Lafayette Newell married Mary Jane Mooney on 24 March 1859 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Samuel Lafayette Newell was a farmer between 1860 and 1880 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi; enumerated 13 September. Saml. L. Newell was enumerated as the 26 year old head of household and a farmer. He claimed $1,000 value in real estate and $457 value in personal property. Included in the household were Mary J. Newell age 29 and one year old Ashwell Newell. He began military service on 10 February 1862 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, with his enlistment in the Pontotoc Grays. The unit served as Company F, 41st Regiment, Mississippi Infantry, Confederate States Army. He ended military service on 26 April 1865 at Greensboro, North Carolina, when the 41st Regiment, Mississippi Infantry surrendered and was paroled. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi; enumerated 13 June. Lafayette Newell was enumerated as the 35 year old head of household and a farmer with $300 in real estate value and $200 in personal property value. Included in the household were; Mary age 36, Andrew age 9, Marion age 8, Hasseltine age 5, Emma age 2 and 6 month old A. Arthur. He was widowed with the death of his wife, Mary Jane (Mooney) Newell on 9 May 1874 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

Samuel Lafayette Newell married Elizabeth Andrews "Bettie" Mooney on 23 February 1875 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Samuel Lafayette Newell appeared on the census of 1880 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi; enumerated 10 June. Lafayette Newell was enumerated as the 46 year old head of household and a farmer. Bettie Newell was enumerated as his 29 year old wife. The household included two sons; Ashwell age 19 and Arthur age 10. Five daughters were enumerated as; Marian age 17, Hasseltine age 14, Emma age 13, Lula age 8 and 3 year old Mary. Also enumerated in the household were Lafayette's mother-in-law, Elizabeth Mooney and his sister-in-law, Harriet Mooney.

Samuel Lafayette Newell died on 6 April 1885 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, at age 51.

Samuel Lafayette Newell was buried at Oak Forest Cemetery, Randolph, Pontotoc County, Mississippi; with a traditional marker and a small military marker.

On 23 April 1940, A.P. Newell ordered a flat granite military marker for the grave of his father Samuel Lafayette Newell. The application was verified on 6 May 1940 and the marker was ordered from Columbus, Mississippi on 6 June 1940. The marker was shipped on 8 August 1940 to Pontotoc, Mississippi on the GM&N (Gulf Mobile & Northern) Railroad.

     Mary Jane Mooney was born on 17 November 1831 at Georgia; the daughter of Rev. A.M. Mooney. She married Samuel Lafayette Newell, son of Samuel Washington Newell and Hannah Bernice Phillips, on 24 March 1859 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Mary Jane Mooney appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Samuel Lafayette Newell at Pontotoc County, Mississippi; enumerated 13 September. Saml. L. Newell was enumerated as the 26 year old head of household and a farmer. He claimed $1,000 value in real estate and $457 value in personal property. Included in the household were Mary J. Newell age 29 and one year old Ashwell Newell. Mary Jane (Mooney) Newell appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Samuel Lafayette Newell at Pontotoc County, Mississippi; enumerated 13 June. Lafayette Newell was enumerated as the 35 year old head of household and a farmer with $300 in real estate value and $200 in personal property value. Included in the household were; Mary age 36, Andrew age 9, Marion age 8, Hasseltine age 5, Emma age 2 and 6 month old A. Arthur.

Mary Jane (Mooney) Newell died on 9 May 1874 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, at age 42. She was buried at Old Monroe Cemetery, Algoma, Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

     Andrew Ashwell Newell was born circa 1859 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. He was the son of Samuel Lafayette Newell and Mary Jane Mooney. Andrew Ashwell Newell appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of his father, Samuel Lafayette Newell at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as Ashwell age one. Andrew Ashwell Newell appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of his father, Samuel Lafayette Newell at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as Andrew age nine. Andrew Ashwell Newell suffered the death of his mother, Mary Jane (Mooney) Newell on 9 May 1874 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Andrew Ashwell Newell appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of his father, Samuel Lafayette Newell at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as Ashwell age 19 and he had attended school within the year. Andrew Ashwell Newell suffered the death of his father, Samuel Lafayette Newell on 6 April 1885 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

     Marion Newell was born circa 1862 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Samuel Lafayette Newell and Mary Jane Mooney. Marion Newell appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Samuel Lafayette Newell at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as Marion, an eight year old male. Marion Newell suffered the death of her mother, Mary Jane (Mooney) Newell on 9 May 1874 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Marion Newell appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her father, Samuel Lafayette Newell at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as age 17 and she had attended school within the year. Marion Newell suffered the death of her father, Samuel Lafayette Newell on 6 April 1885 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi.