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Callie Nellie Virginia Croft

Female, #16418, (4 March 1880 - 7 December 1962)

FatherJames Coleman Croft b. 6 Apr 1853, d. 6 Apr 1925
MotherWealtha Anna Cooper b. 12 Jun 1856, d. 24 Feb 1948
Callie Nellie Virginia Croft|b. 4 Mar 1880\nd. 7 Dec 1962|p1027.htm#i16418|James Coleman Croft|b. 6 Apr 1853\nd. 6 Apr 1925|p1015.htm#i16231|Wealtha Anna Cooper|b. 12 Jun 1856\nd. 24 Feb 1948|p1015.htm#i16230|Nathaniel Croft|b. circa 1810|p1596.htm#i25523|Mary A. E. Hiers|b. circa 1815|p1596.htm#i25524|David G. Cooper Jr.|b. 23 Aug 1818\nd. 22 Feb 1886|p2023.htm#i32363|Nancy C. Culpepper|b. 18 Jan 1820\nd. 23 Nov 1886|p2023.htm#i32362|

Married Name Her married name was Dell. 
Birth*4 Mar 1880 Callie was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 4 Mar 1880. 
 She was the daughter of James Coleman Croft and Wealtha Anna Cooper. 
Marriage* She married Adolphus Jackson Dell. 
Death*7 Dec 1962 She died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 7 Dec 1962. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* In a 20 Jul 1978 letter, Bryon W. Croft recorded his sister's name as "Callie Nellie Virginia Croft." The name on the tombstone is "Callie Croft Dell." She was known as "Callie." A "Callie Cooper" was baptised 27 Aug 1890 by F. M. Watts according to The Church Register of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, South Colquitt County, Georgia by Lee Collins Hale, Nov 1978. It was also noted that this Callie married a "Dell." Further on in the register, there is a record of "Dell, Adophus" who was received by certificate 14 Apr 1894. However, 14 Apr 1894 was also recorded as the marriage date. From this, it appears that he married the same day he was received into the church. The name of the wife was not given. Possibly this is the date of the marriage to Callie Croft, although she would have been very young. Or possibly the date of baptism was accidentally copied as the marriage date. 

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Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 26.

Adolphus Jackson Dell

Male, #16419, (19 February 1875 - 12 July 1950)

Birth*19 Feb 1875 Adolphus was born on 19 Feb 1875. 
Marriage* He married Callie Nellie Virginia Croft. 
Death*12 Jul 1950 He died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 12 Jul 1950. 
Burial* His body was interred at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 25.

Thomas Simeon Croft

Male, #16420, (31 December 1881 - 25 October 1975)

FatherJames Coleman Croft b. 6 Apr 1853, d. 6 Apr 1925
MotherWealtha Anna Cooper b. 12 Jun 1856, d. 24 Feb 1948
Thomas Simeon Croft|b. 31 Dec 1881\nd. 25 Oct 1975|p1027.htm#i16420|James Coleman Croft|b. 6 Apr 1853\nd. 6 Apr 1925|p1015.htm#i16231|Wealtha Anna Cooper|b. 12 Jun 1856\nd. 24 Feb 1948|p1015.htm#i16230|Nathaniel Croft|b. circa 1810|p1596.htm#i25523|Mary A. E. Hiers|b. circa 1815|p1596.htm#i25524|David G. Cooper Jr.|b. 23 Aug 1818\nd. 22 Feb 1886|p2023.htm#i32363|Nancy C. Culpepper|b. 18 Jan 1820\nd. 23 Nov 1886|p2023.htm#i32362|

Birth*31 Dec 1881 Thomas was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 31 Dec 1881. 
 He was the son of James Coleman Croft and Wealtha Anna Cooper. 
Employment* Thomas's occupation: farmer. 
Census*1900 Thomas was in the in 1900 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Marriage*circa 1905 He married Tempie Croft circa 1905. 
Census1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1910. 
Death*25 Oct 1975 He died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 25 Oct 1975. 
Burial* His body was interred at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Biography* Thomas Simeon was known as "Tom." The name was listed as Thomas Samuel Croft in Esther Croft Burley's obituary on p. 2A Weekly Moultrie Observer Wednesday 27 Jul 1988 but his brother, Byron W. Croft, listed the name as "Thomas Simion [sic] Croft" in a 31 Aug 1978 letter. 

Family

Tempie Croft b. 11 Feb 1888, d. May 1980
Marriage*circa 1905 He married Tempie Croft circa 1905. 
Children

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Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Tempie Croft

Female, #16421, (11 February 1888 - May 1980)

FatherDavid Croft b. s 1859, d. b 1910
MotherAnn Hiers b. s 1860
Tempie Croft|b. 11 Feb 1888\nd. May 1980|p1027.htm#i16421|David Croft|b. say 1859\nd. before 1910|p1596.htm#i25525|Ann Hiers|b. say 1860|p1596.htm#i25526|||||||||||||

Birth*11 Feb 1888 Tempie was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 11 Feb 1888. 
 She was the daughter of David Croft and Ann Hiers. 
Marriage*circa 1905 She married Thomas Simeon Croft circa 1905. 
Census*1910 Tempie was in the in 1910 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Burial*May 1980 Her body was interred in May 1980 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Death*May 1980 She died at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia, in May 1980. 
Biography* Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale preserved the following funeral notice from p. 2 of the Weekly Moultrie Observer Thursday, 22 May 1980: Funeral Held For Mrs. Croft Funeral services for Mrs. Tempie C. Croft were held Thursday afternoon in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. The Rev. Perry McClellan officiated, and pallbearers were Gerald Chapman, Donald Chapman, Jerry Chapman, Ricky Latona, Donnie Tillman and Gerald Croft. Mrs. Croft died Wednesday in the local hospital. She was 92 years of age. Mrs. Croft, who was born in Colquitt county on February 11, 1888, was the daughter of the late David Croft and Ann Hiers Croft. She was a member of Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Croft are three sons, David Bernie Croft, Berlin, Ralph M. Croft, Berlin, and Leon C. Croft, Moultrie; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Chapman and Mrs. Esther Burley, both of Berlin; one sister, Mrs. Mittie Dampier, Berlin; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. 

Family

Thomas Simeon Croft b. 31 Dec 1881, d. 25 Oct 1975
Marriage*circa 1905 She married Thomas Simeon Croft circa 1905. 
Children

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Zed William Croft

Male, #16422, (19 April 1885 - 10 February 1972)

FatherJames Coleman Croft b. 6 Apr 1853, d. 6 Apr 1925
MotherWealtha Anna Cooper b. 12 Jun 1856, d. 24 Feb 1948
Zed William Croft|b. 19 Apr 1885\nd. 10 Feb 1972|p1027.htm#i16422|James Coleman Croft|b. 6 Apr 1853\nd. 6 Apr 1925|p1015.htm#i16231|Wealtha Anna Cooper|b. 12 Jun 1856\nd. 24 Feb 1948|p1015.htm#i16230|Nathaniel Croft|b. circa 1810|p1596.htm#i25523|Mary A. E. Hiers|b. circa 1815|p1596.htm#i25524|David G. Cooper Jr.|b. 23 Aug 1818\nd. 22 Feb 1886|p2023.htm#i32363|Nancy C. Culpepper|b. 18 Jan 1820\nd. 23 Nov 1886|p2023.htm#i32362|

Birth*19 Apr 1885 Zed was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 19 Apr 1885. 
 He was the son of James Coleman Croft and Wealtha Anna Cooper. 
Census*1900 Zed was in the in 1900 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Marriage*circa 1909 He married (?) (?) circa 1909. 
Census1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1910. 
Death*10 Feb 1972 He died at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, on 10 Feb 1972. 
Burial* His body was interred at Miami, Dade Co., Florida. 

Family

(?) (?) b. s 1887
Marriage*circa 1909 He married (?) (?) circa 1909. 
Child

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Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Ruth Elizabeth Croft

Female, #16423, (11 August 1887 - 19 February 1922)

FatherJames Coleman Croft b. 6 Apr 1853, d. 6 Apr 1925
MotherWealtha Anna Cooper b. 12 Jun 1856, d. 24 Feb 1948
Ruth Elizabeth Croft|b. 11 Aug 1887\nd. 19 Feb 1922|p1027.htm#i16423|James Coleman Croft|b. 6 Apr 1853\nd. 6 Apr 1925|p1015.htm#i16231|Wealtha Anna Cooper|b. 12 Jun 1856\nd. 24 Feb 1948|p1015.htm#i16230|Nathaniel Croft|b. circa 1810|p1596.htm#i25523|Mary A. E. Hiers|b. circa 1815|p1596.htm#i25524|David G. Cooper Jr.|b. 23 Aug 1818\nd. 22 Feb 1886|p2023.htm#i32363|Nancy C. Culpepper|b. 18 Jan 1820\nd. 23 Nov 1886|p2023.htm#i32362|

Birth*11 Aug 1887 Ruth was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 11 Aug 1887. 
 She was the daughter of James Coleman Croft and Wealtha Anna Cooper. 
Census*1900 Ruth was in the in 1900 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Marriage*16 Aug 1908 She married Emmet Sullivan at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 16 Aug 1908.1 
Married Name16 Aug 1908  As of 16 Aug 1908, her married name was Sullivan. 
Death*19 Feb 1922 She died at Cordele, Crisp Co., Georgia, on 19 Feb 1922. 

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Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    1908 by Baney Hester.

Emmet Sullivan

Male, #16424, (circa 1884 - )

Birth*circa 1884 Emmet was born circa 1884. 
Marriage*16 Aug 1908 He married Ruth Elizabeth Croft at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 16 Aug 1908.1 

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    1908 by Baney Hester.

Clarence Edgar Croft

Male, #16425, (4 July 1892 - 20 October 1987)

FatherJames Coleman Croft b. 6 Apr 1853, d. 6 Apr 1925
MotherWealtha Anna Cooper b. 12 Jun 1856, d. 24 Feb 1948
Clarence Edgar Croft|b. 4 Jul 1892\nd. 20 Oct 1987|p1027.htm#i16425|James Coleman Croft|b. 6 Apr 1853\nd. 6 Apr 1925|p1015.htm#i16231|Wealtha Anna Cooper|b. 12 Jun 1856\nd. 24 Feb 1948|p1015.htm#i16230|Nathaniel Croft|b. circa 1810|p1596.htm#i25523|Mary A. E. Hiers|b. circa 1815|p1596.htm#i25524|David G. Cooper Jr.|b. 23 Aug 1818\nd. 22 Feb 1886|p2023.htm#i32363|Nancy C. Culpepper|b. 18 Jan 1820\nd. 23 Nov 1886|p2023.htm#i32362|

Birth*4 Jul 1892 Clarence was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 4 Jul 1892. 
 He was the son of James Coleman Croft and Wealtha Anna Cooper. 
Marriage* He married Ruby Manning. 
Census*1900 Clarence was in the in 1900 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Census1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1910. 
Death*20 Oct 1987 He died at Thomasville, Thomas Co., Georgia, on 20 Oct 1987. 

Family

Ruby Manning b. c 1895
Marriage* He married Ruby Manning. 
Child

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Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Ruby Manning

Female, #16426, (circa 1895 - )

Married Name Her married name was Croft. 
Marriage* She married Clarence Edgar Croft. 
Birth*circa 1895 Ruby was born circa 1895. 

Family

Clarence Edgar Croft b. 4 Jul 1892, d. 20 Oct 1987
Marriage* She married Clarence Edgar Croft. 
Child

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Byron Weathers Croft

Male, #16427, (13 September 1896 - 19 October 1979)

FatherJames Coleman Croft b. 6 Apr 1853, d. 6 Apr 1925
MotherWealtha Anna Cooper b. 12 Jun 1856, d. 24 Feb 1948
Byron Weathers Croft|b. 13 Sep 1896\nd. 19 Oct 1979|p1027.htm#i16427|James Coleman Croft|b. 6 Apr 1853\nd. 6 Apr 1925|p1015.htm#i16231|Wealtha Anna Cooper|b. 12 Jun 1856\nd. 24 Feb 1948|p1015.htm#i16230|Nathaniel Croft|b. circa 1810|p1596.htm#i25523|Mary A. E. Hiers|b. circa 1815|p1596.htm#i25524|David G. Cooper Jr.|b. 23 Aug 1818\nd. 22 Feb 1886|p2023.htm#i32363|Nancy C. Culpepper|b. 18 Jan 1820\nd. 23 Nov 1886|p2023.htm#i32362|

Birth*13 Sep 1896 Byron was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 13 Sep 1896. 
 He was the son of James Coleman Croft and Wealtha Anna Cooper. 
Census*1900 Byron was in the in 1900 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Census1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1910. 
Marriage*circa 1918 He married Martha Edna Boyd circa 1918. 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Byron was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Robinson, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 
Death*19 Oct 1979 He died at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 19 Oct 1979. 
Burial*21 Oct 1979 His body was interred on 21 Oct 1979 at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Biography* Byron Weathers Croft was known as Byron. A "Byron Croft" was baptised 16 Aug 1908 by Moses Register according to The Church Register of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, South Colquitt County, Georgia by Lee Collins Hale, Nov 1978. The following obituary, preserved by Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale, is from p. 2 of the Weekly Moultrie Observer Thursday 25 Oct 1979: Rites Held For Mr. Croft Funeral services for Byron W. Croft, a resident of Route 5, Moultrie, were held Sunday at the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Odom and Rev. Wayne Brown officiating. Burial was at Wesley Chapel cemetery. Mr. Croft died Friday morning in Colquitt County Memorial Hospital following an illness of six months. He was 83 years old. Pallbearers included Marvin Croft, Sonny Dampier, Scott Croft, Ricky Croft, Joel Smith, and Donald Davis. Mr. Croft was born on Sept. 13, 1896, in Colquitt County. the son of the late James Coleman Croft and Weatha Anna Cooper Croft. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Byron (Martha Boyd) Croft of Route 5, Moultrie; seven sons, Ray Croft, Ted Croft, and Lamar Croft, all of Moultrie, Joe Croft of Route 5, Moultrie, Zed B. Croft of Kissimmee, Fla., Roger Croft of Elkhorne, Ky., and Ronnie Croft of Adel; five daughters, Mrs. Renna [Rena?] Baldwin of Moultrie, Mrs. Mryle Saffa of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Winonna Dampier of Quitman, Mrs. Juanita Smith of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Connie Davis of Moultrie; one brother, Clarence Croft of Thomasville; 26 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. 

Family

Martha Edna Boyd b. 11 Feb 1904, d. Apr 2002
Marriage*circa 1918 He married Martha Edna Boyd circa 1918. 
Children

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Last Edited 11 Dec 2007

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Robinson, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: 348; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 477.0.

    Name Age
    Byron Croft 33
    Martha Croft 29
    Rena Croft 11
    Muriel Croft 8
    Ray Croft 6
    Wenona Croft 5
    Ted Croft 9/12
    Joe Croft.

Martha Edna Boyd

Female, #16428, (11 February 1904 - April 2002)

Birth*11 Feb 1904 Martha was born on 11 Feb 1904. 
Marriage*circa 1918 She married Byron Weathers Croft circa 1918. 
Married Namecirca 1918  As of circa 1918, her married name was Croft. 
Residence*1979 Martha resided at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1979. 
Biography* The Friday 26 Oct 1990 edition of Wesleyan Christian Advocate noted that October 7 had been declared "Ma Croft Sunday" to honor Mrs. Martha Croft "who has been an active member of the church for 72 years." A certificate of recognition was presented by Harold Hires, chair of the Administration Board. Rev. Donald Powers presented her with a letter from Bishop Looney. 
Death*Apr 2002 She died at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia, in Apr 2002.1 

Family

Byron Weathers Croft b. 13 Sep 1896, d. 19 Oct 1979
Marriage*circa 1918 She married Byron Weathers Croft circa 1918. 
Children

Last Edited 11 Dec 2007

Citations

  1. E-mail from Joan M. (Croft) Ashton ID: 25536, e-mail address to Lew Griffin, May 2007 - Dec 2007.

Clara Croft

Female, #16429, (11 February 1907 - 11 September 1992)

FatherThomas Simeon Croft b. 31 Dec 1881, d. 25 Oct 1975
MotherTempie Croft b. 11 Feb 1888, d. May 1980
Clara Croft|b. 11 Feb 1907\nd. 11 Sep 1992|p1027.htm#i16429|Thomas Simeon Croft|b. 31 Dec 1881\nd. 25 Oct 1975|p1027.htm#i16420|Tempie Croft|b. 11 Feb 1888\nd. May 1980|p1027.htm#i16421|James C. Croft|b. 6 Apr 1853\nd. 6 Apr 1925|p1015.htm#i16231|Wealtha A. Cooper|b. 12 Jun 1856\nd. 24 Feb 1948|p1015.htm#i16230|David Croft|b. say 1859\nd. before 1910|p1596.htm#i25525|Ann Hiers|b. say 1860|p1596.htm#i25526|

Married Name Her married name was Chapman. 
Birth*11 Feb 1907 Clara was born at Georgia on 11 Feb 1907. 
 She was the daughter of Thomas Simeon Croft and Tempie Croft. 
Marriage* She married (?) Chapman. 
Census*1910 Clara was in the in 1910 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Death*11 Sep 1992 She died at Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 11 Sep 1992. 

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Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Esther Croft

Female, #16430, (26 September 1908 - 22 July 1988)

FatherThomas Simeon Croft b. 31 Dec 1881, d. 25 Oct 1975
MotherTempie Croft b. 11 Feb 1888, d. May 1980
Esther Croft|b. 26 Sep 1908\nd. 22 Jul 1988|p1027.htm#i16430|Thomas Simeon Croft|b. 31 Dec 1881\nd. 25 Oct 1975|p1027.htm#i16420|Tempie Croft|b. 11 Feb 1888\nd. May 1980|p1027.htm#i16421|James C. Croft|b. 6 Apr 1853\nd. 6 Apr 1925|p1015.htm#i16231|Wealtha A. Cooper|b. 12 Jun 1856\nd. 24 Feb 1948|p1015.htm#i16230|David Croft|b. say 1859\nd. before 1910|p1596.htm#i25525|Ann Hiers|b. say 1860|p1596.htm#i25526|

Married Name Her married name was Burley. 
Birth*26 Sep 1908 Esther was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 26 Sep 1908. 
 She was the daughter of Thomas Simeon Croft and Tempie Croft. 
Marriage* She married Elmer Burley. 
Census*1910 Esther was in the in 1910 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Death*22 Jul 1988 She died at Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 22 Jul 1988. 
Burial*24 Jul 1988 Her body was interred on 24 Jul 1988 at Sardis Cemetery, Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Biography* The following funeral notice, preserved by Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale, is from p. 2A of the Weekly Moultrie Observer for Wednesday 27 Jul 1988: Esther Croft Burley Esther Croft Burley 79, of Berlin died Friday at Colquitt Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at Berlin First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jack Taylor and Danny Moree officiating. Burial was in Sardis Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donny Tillman, Randy Liles, Jack Dampier, Gerald Chapman, Garland Croft and Thomas Kinser. Mrs. Burley was born Sept. 26 1908, in Colquitt County, daughter of the late Thomas Samuel and Tempie Croft, and had lived in the county all her life. She was married to the late Elmer Burley. Survivors include three brothers, David Bernice Croft and Ralph Morris Croft, both of Berlin, and Leon C. Croft of Moultrie; one sister, Clara Chapman of Berlin; and several nieces and nephews. 

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Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Carrie Lucy Crosby

Female, #16431, (14 October 1880 - 15 July 1967)

FatherPaul Joshua Crosby b. 3 Oct 1853, d. 3 Jul 1938
MotherLula Alice Virginia Cooper b. 14 Jan 1862, d. 19 Nov 1938
Carrie Lucy Crosby|b. 14 Oct 1880\nd. 15 Jul 1967|p1027.htm#i16431|Paul Joshua Crosby|b. 3 Oct 1853\nd. 3 Jul 1938|p1015.htm#i16234|Lula Alice Virginia Cooper|b. 14 Jan 1862\nd. 19 Nov 1938|p1015.htm#i16233|Adam J. Crosby|b. 28 Apr 1828\nd. 15 Sep 1904|p1182.htm#i18904|Lucy L. Griffin|b. 12 Mar 1833\nd. 27 Mar 1919|p1182.htm#i18905|David G. Cooper Jr.|b. 23 Aug 1818\nd. 22 Feb 1886|p2023.htm#i32363|Nancy C. Culpepper|b. 18 Jan 1820\nd. 23 Nov 1886|p2023.htm#i32362|

Birth*14 Oct 1880 Carrie was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 14 Oct 1880. 
 She was the daughter of Paul Joshua Crosby and Lula Alice Virginia Cooper. 
Marriage*27 Dec 1903 She married John Frank Herndon at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 27 Dec 1903.1 
Married Name27 Dec 1903  As of 27 Dec 1903, her married name was Herndon. 
Death*15 Jul 1967 She died at Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 15 Jul 1967. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.2 
Biography* Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale wrote, 9 Jan 1978, about Carrie Lucy Crosby Herndon and the death of Carrie's husband, John Frank Herndon: Grandmother was left with four young children to raise alone. Grandmother always talked about how handsome Grandpa Herndon was, tall, black hair and blue eyes. Grandmother said that she and Grandpa Herndon claimed each other for sweethearts their first day in school and remained so until death separated them and even after his death she never considered remarriage.... Grandmother Herndon was a beautiful lady, dark brown hair and grey eyes.
On 4 Dec 1978, Lee added that "grandmother Carrie Crosby Herndon had a minor heart condition that could have been inherited since I and my mother both have it." In 19 Nov 1993 letter Lee added: It is my belief that these minor heart arrhythmias are related to and may be directly caused by a problem that is far more common in our line of the family and that is Thyroid disorder - Grandmother Carrie Crosby Herndon had a goiter in her thyroid gland but never had it removed. In 1942 my mother had her Thyroid removed, along with a very large goiter that was growing around her jugular vein - This was slowly choking her to death - At that time this was a very serious operation. My heart first acted up in 1951 when I was pregnant and when I delivered there was a problem with bleeding caused by Thyroid dysfunction - My Thyroid has not worked since then. My sister had a goiter & had her thyroid removed and my brother has had some minor problems with Thyroid dysfunction - Thyroid dysfunction does cause some heart palpitations or arrhythmias - It seems in the back of my mind that somewhere I heard that grandma Alice had a goiter too - So I think the Throid disease was inherited & caused the heart problem. 

Family

John Frank Herndon b. 10 Nov 1878, d. 14 Dec 1921
Marriage*27 Dec 1903 She married John Frank Herndon at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 27 Dec 1903.1 
Children

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Last Edited 23 Feb 2002

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    1903 by J. M. Odam.
  2. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 16.

John Frank Herndon

Male, #16432, (10 November 1878 - 14 December 1921)

FatherJohn Walter Herndon b. c 1845, d. 24 Jan 1929
MotherNancy Rogers b. 11 Dec 1845, d. 20 Feb 1920
John Frank Herndon|b. 10 Nov 1878\nd. 14 Dec 1921|p1027.htm#i16432|John Walter Herndon|b. circa 1845\nd. 24 Jan 1929|p1182.htm#i18906|Nancy Rogers|b. 11 Dec 1845\nd. 20 Feb 1920|p1182.htm#i18907|George P. Herndon|b. circa 1820|p1283.htm#i20522|Eda (?)|b. 15 Apr 1825\nd. 13 Oct 1914|p1283.htm#i20523|W. G. Rogers|b. circa 1815|p1184.htm#i18938|Nancy Bethume|b. 25 Nov 1819\nd. 18 Jun 1889|p1184.htm#i18939|

Birth*10 Nov 1878 John was born on 10 Nov 1878. 
Employment* John's occupation: farmer. 
 He was the son of John Walter Herndon and Nancy Rogers. 
Marriage*27 Dec 1903 He married Carrie Lucy Crosby at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 27 Dec 1903.1 
Death*14 Dec 1921 He died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 14 Dec 1921. 
Burial* His body was interred at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.2 
Biography* Betty Lee Collins Hale sent a clipping from p. 2 of a 15 Feb 1921 paper about the death of John Frank Herndon. Lee said that her "grandmother always said he took the gun in hopes of killing a squirrel": J. F. HERNDON KILLS HIMSELF WHILE HUNTING Coroner's Jury Returns a Verdict saying his Death was Accidental. Body Found Lying, Near a Fence by School Children-Was Well Known. J. F. Herndon, a prominent farmer of the Berlin section, was found lying dead with a gunshot wound through his chest late Wednesday afternoon. A shotgun was nearby, with one empty shell. The body was found by school children on their way home. They notified members of the family. Coroner Barber went to the scene to hold an inquest. The verdict was to the effect that Mr. Herndon came to his death by a shot accidentally self inflicted. The entire load of shot penetrated Mr. Herndon's body near his heart. A fence was within a few feet of where he fell dead. It could not be determined whether he had gotten over the fence or not. The gun was between him and the fence. Mr. Herndon left home about 4 o'clock, saying he was going to drive up some cattle, adding that he was going to carry his gun with him in the hope of killing a bird. Members of the family declared that his affairs were in good condition and that he had shown no signs of having been worried about anything. Mr. Herndon was prominent in his community and the news of his tragic death was the cause of many expressions of regret. He was about 30 years old.
      Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale noted 19 Nov 1993 that J. F. Herndon had actually been 43 years old at the time of his death and added "he must have looked young." 

Family

Carrie Lucy Crosby b. 14 Oct 1880, d. 15 Jul 1967
Marriage*27 Dec 1903 He married Carrie Lucy Crosby at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 27 Dec 1903.1 
Children

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    1903 by J. M. Odam.
  2. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 15.