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Curry Erastus Jordan

Male, #17553, (5 April 1883 - 25 February 1956)

FatherJames Monroe Jordan b. 23 Feb 1860, d. 17 Oct 1927
MotherLaura Octava Miller b. 29 May 1861, d. 28 Feb 1940
Curry Erastus Jordan|b. 5 Apr 1883\nd. 25 Feb 1956|p1098.htm#i17553|James Monroe Jordan|b. 23 Feb 1860\nd. 17 Oct 1927|p853.htm#i13637|Laura Octava Miller|b. 29 May 1861\nd. 28 Feb 1940|p853.htm#i13636|Jasper Jordan|b. 1842\nd. 1863|p1192.htm#i19068|Anne Mellon|b. 1842\nd. 1902|p1192.htm#i19069|John J. Miller|b. 15 Oct 1842\nd. 17 Jul 1919|p2089.htm#i33421|Nancy L. Dean|b. 11 Sep 1840\nd. 8 May 1924|p2089.htm#i33420|

Birth*5 Apr 1883 Curry was born at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 5 Apr 1883. 
Employment* Curry's occupation: physician. 
 He was the son of James Monroe Jordan and Laura Octava Miller
Marriage*22 Feb 1913 He married Eunice Louise McEachern at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 22 Feb 1913. 
Death*25 Feb 1956 He died at Sumiton, Walker Co., Alabama, on 25 Feb 1956. 
Burial* His body was interred at Sumiton, Walker Co., Alabama

Family

Eunice Louise McEachern b. 6 Nov 1895, d. 5 Jun 1980
Marriage*22 Feb 1913 He married Eunice Louise McEachern at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 22 Feb 1913. 
Children

Charts Dean Descendants
Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Eunice Louise McEachern

Female, #17554, (6 November 1895 - 5 June 1980)

Birth*6 Nov 1895 Eunice was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 6 Nov 1895. 
Employment* Eunice's occupation: teacher. 
Marriage*22 Feb 1913 She married Curry Erastus Jordan at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 22 Feb 1913. 
Married Name22 Feb 1913  As of 22 Feb 1913, her married name was Jordan. 
Death*5 Jun 1980 She died at Sumiton, Walker Co., Alabama, on 5 Jun 1980. 
Burial*7 Jun 1980 Her body was interred on 7 Jun 1980 at Sumiton, Walker Co., Alabama
Biography* The following obituary is from an unknown source: Mrs. Eunice M. Jordan, 84 Mrs. Eunice McEachern Jordan, 84, passed away at Sumiton, Alabama, June 5, 1980. Funeral services were held at Bell Funeral Home there on Saturday p.m. with burial in the near-by cemetery. Mrs. Jordan was a native of Clay County was the widow of the late Dr. C.E. Jordan of Mellow Valley. She was a teacher here and later years taught at Sumiton until retiring age. She is survived by three sons, Darrell Jordan. Jimmy Jordan and Harry Jordan, all of the Birmingham area; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ella Jordan, Mellow Valley, and one half-brother and four half-sisters, a host of nieces and nephews. 

Family

Curry Erastus Jordan b. 5 Apr 1883, d. 25 Feb 1956
Marriage*22 Feb 1913 She married Curry Erastus Jordan at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 22 Feb 1913. 
Children

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Willis Radford Jordan

Male, #17555, (2 July 1885 - 30 April 1967)

FatherJames Monroe Jordan b. 23 Feb 1860, d. 17 Oct 1927
MotherLaura Octava Miller b. 29 May 1861, d. 28 Feb 1940
Willis Radford Jordan|b. 2 Jul 1885\nd. 30 Apr 1967|p1098.htm#i17555|James Monroe Jordan|b. 23 Feb 1860\nd. 17 Oct 1927|p853.htm#i13637|Laura Octava Miller|b. 29 May 1861\nd. 28 Feb 1940|p853.htm#i13636|Jasper Jordan|b. 1842\nd. 1863|p1192.htm#i19068|Anne Mellon|b. 1842\nd. 1902|p1192.htm#i19069|John J. Miller|b. 15 Oct 1842\nd. 17 Jul 1919|p2089.htm#i33421|Nancy L. Dean|b. 11 Sep 1840\nd. 8 May 1924|p2089.htm#i33420|

Birth*2 Jul 1885 Willis was born at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 2 Jul 1885. 
 He was the son of James Monroe Jordan and Laura Octava Miller
Marriage*12 Nov 1905 He married Maudie Lee Leftwich on 12 Nov 1905. 
Death*30 Apr 1967 He died at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 30 Apr 1967. 
Burial* His body was interred at Mellow Valley Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Maudie Lee Leftwich b. 23 Dec 1890, d. 25 Jan 1960
Marriage*12 Nov 1905 He married Maudie Lee Leftwich on 12 Nov 1905. 
Children

Charts Dean Descendants
Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 255; tombstone: Willie R. Jordan.

Maudie Lee Leftwich

Female, #17556, (23 December 1890 - 25 January 1960)

Birth*23 Dec 1890 Maudie was born at Wesobulga, Randolph Co., Alabama, on 23 Dec 1890. 
Marriage*12 Nov 1905 She married Willis Radford Jordan on 12 Nov 1905. 
Married Name12 Nov 1905  As of 12 Nov 1905, her married name was Jordan. 
Death*25 Jan 1960 She died at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 25 Jan 1960. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Mellow Valley Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Willis Radford Jordan b. 2 Jul 1885, d. 30 Apr 1967
Marriage*12 Nov 1905 She married Willis Radford Jordan on 12 Nov 1905. 
Children

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 255.

Lilla Lanora Jordan

Female, #17557, (14 September 1887 - 26 August 1974)

FatherJames Monroe Jordan b. 23 Feb 1860, d. 17 Oct 1927
MotherLaura Octava Miller b. 29 May 1861, d. 28 Feb 1940
Lilla Lanora Jordan|b. 14 Sep 1887\nd. 26 Aug 1974|p1098.htm#i17557|James Monroe Jordan|b. 23 Feb 1860\nd. 17 Oct 1927|p853.htm#i13637|Laura Octava Miller|b. 29 May 1861\nd. 28 Feb 1940|p853.htm#i13636|Jasper Jordan|b. 1842\nd. 1863|p1192.htm#i19068|Anne Mellon|b. 1842\nd. 1902|p1192.htm#i19069|John J. Miller|b. 15 Oct 1842\nd. 17 Jul 1919|p2089.htm#i33421|Nancy L. Dean|b. 11 Sep 1840\nd. 8 May 1924|p2089.htm#i33420|

Birth*14 Sep 1887 Lilla was born at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 14 Sep 1887. 
 She was the daughter of James Monroe Jordan and Laura Octava Miller
Marriage*11 Aug 1907 She married Samuel P. Johnston on 11 Aug 1907.1 
Married Name11 Aug 1907  As of 11 Aug 1907, her married name was Johnston. 
Married Namecirca 1920  As of circa 1920, her married name was Irwin. 
Marriage*circa 1920 She married David Irwin circa 1920. 
Biography* Mrs. Wynema Fargason Miller called her cousin "Nora Lilla Jordan." According to p. 255 of the Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, her tombstone reads "Nora Johnston Irwin." 
Death*26 Aug 1974 She died at Georgia on 26 Aug 1974.2 
Burial*say 29 Aug 1974 Her body was interred say 29 Aug 1974 at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama.3 

Family 1

Samuel P. Johnston b. 2 Feb 1889, d. 19 Jun 1913
Marriage*11 Aug 1907 She married Samuel P. Johnston on 11 Aug 1907.1 
Children

Family 2

David Irwin b. c 1884
Marriage*circa 1920 She married David Irwin circa 1920. 
Children

Charts Dean Descendants
Last Edited 5 Jan 2008

Citations

  1. By Rev. T. J. Preston.
  2. E-mail from Elhura (Kenady) Smith, e-mail address, 2008.
  3. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 255 'Nora Johnston Irwin.'

Samuel P. Johnston

Male, #17558, (2 February 1889 - 19 June 1913)

Birth*2 Feb 1889 Samuel was born on 2 Feb 1889. 
Marriage*11 Aug 1907 He married Lilla Lanora Jordan on 11 Aug 1907.1 
Death*19 Jun 1913 He died at Clay Co., Alabama, on 19 Jun 1913. 
Burial* His body was interred at County Line Baptist Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Lilla Lanora Jordan b. 14 Sep 1887, d. 26 Aug 1974
Marriage*11 Aug 1907 He married Lilla Lanora Jordan on 11 Aug 1907.1 
Children

Last Edited 5 Jan 2008

Citations

  1. By Rev. T. J. Preston.
  2. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 121.

Etheridge Monroe Jordan

Male, #17559, (12 February 1891 - 28 December 1977)

FatherJames Monroe Jordan b. 23 Feb 1860, d. 17 Oct 1927
MotherLaura Octava Miller b. 29 May 1861, d. 28 Feb 1940
Etheridge Monroe Jordan|b. 12 Feb 1891\nd. 28 Dec 1977|p1098.htm#i17559|James Monroe Jordan|b. 23 Feb 1860\nd. 17 Oct 1927|p853.htm#i13637|Laura Octava Miller|b. 29 May 1861\nd. 28 Feb 1940|p853.htm#i13636|Jasper Jordan|b. 1842\nd. 1863|p1192.htm#i19068|Anne Mellon|b. 1842\nd. 1902|p1192.htm#i19069|John J. Miller|b. 15 Oct 1842\nd. 17 Jul 1919|p2089.htm#i33421|Nancy L. Dean|b. 11 Sep 1840\nd. 8 May 1924|p2089.htm#i33420|

Birth*12 Feb 1891 Etheridge was born at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 12 Feb 1891. 
 He was the son of James Monroe Jordan and Laura Octava Miller
Marriage*11 Apr 1912 He married Etta McEachern at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 11 Apr 1912. 
Death*28 Dec 1977 He died at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 28 Dec 1977. 
Burial* His body was interred at County Line Baptist Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Etta McEachern b. 18 Oct 1893, d. Jun 1984
Marriage*11 Apr 1912 He married Etta McEachern at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 11 Apr 1912. 
Children

Charts Dean Descendants
Last Edited 5 Jan 2008

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 124.

Etta McEachern

Female, #17560, (18 October 1893 - June 1984)

Birth*18 Oct 1893 Etta was born on 18 Oct 1893. 
Marriage*11 Apr 1912 She married Etheridge Monroe Jordan at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 11 Apr 1912. 
Married Name11 Apr 1912  As of 11 Apr 1912, her married name was Jordan. 
Death*Jun 1984 She died at Cragford, Clay Co., Alabama, in Jun 1984. 
Burial* Her body was interred at County Line Baptist Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Etheridge Monroe Jordan b. 12 Feb 1891, d. 28 Dec 1977
Marriage*11 Apr 1912 She married Etheridge Monroe Jordan at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 11 Apr 1912. 
Children

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 124 the cemetery was surveyed in 1978 & Etta was still living.

Zenus Pereano Jordan

Male, #17561, (22 February 1893 - 29 March 1965)

FatherJames Monroe Jordan b. 23 Feb 1860, d. 17 Oct 1927
MotherLaura Octava Miller b. 29 May 1861, d. 28 Feb 1940
Zenus Pereano Jordan|b. 22 Feb 1893\nd. 29 Mar 1965|p1098.htm#i17561|James Monroe Jordan|b. 23 Feb 1860\nd. 17 Oct 1927|p853.htm#i13637|Laura Octava Miller|b. 29 May 1861\nd. 28 Feb 1940|p853.htm#i13636|Jasper Jordan|b. 1842\nd. 1863|p1192.htm#i19068|Anne Mellon|b. 1842\nd. 1902|p1192.htm#i19069|John J. Miller|b. 15 Oct 1842\nd. 17 Jul 1919|p2089.htm#i33421|Nancy L. Dean|b. 11 Sep 1840\nd. 8 May 1924|p2089.htm#i33420|

Birth*22 Feb 1893 Zenus was born at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 22 Feb 1893. 
 He was the son of James Monroe Jordan and Laura Octava Miller
Marriage*6 Apr 1913 He married Alice Ola Stephens on 6 Apr 1913. 
Marriage* He married Lola Mae Parker
Death*29 Mar 1965 He died at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 29 Mar 1965. 
Burial* His body was interred at Mellow Valley Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Alice Ola Stephens b. 30 Nov 1892, d. 25 May 1980
Marriage*6 Apr 1913 He married Alice Ola Stephens on 6 Apr 1913. 
Children

Charts Dean Descendants
Last Edited 6 Jan 2008

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 255.

Alice Ola Stephens

Female, #17562, (30 November 1892 - 25 May 1980)

FatherErnest Stephens b. c 1862
MotherMattie Wood b. c 1866
Alice Ola Stephens|b. 30 Nov 1892\nd. 25 May 1980|p1098.htm#i17562|Ernest Stephens|b. circa 1862|p1212.htm#i19378|Mattie Wood|b. circa 1866|p1212.htm#i19379|||||||||||||

Birth*30 Nov 1892 Alice was born at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 30 Nov 1892. 
Employment* Alice's occupation: Southland Mfg Co. 
 She was the daughter of Ernest Stephens and Mattie Wood
Marriage*6 Apr 1913 She married Zenus Pereano Jordan on 6 Apr 1913. 
Married Name6 Apr 1913  As of 6 Apr 1913, her married name was Jordan. 
Death*25 May 1980 She died at Eutaw, Greene Co., Alabama, on 25 May 1980. 
Burial*26 May 1980 Her body was interred on 26 May 1980 at Lystra Baptist Cemetery, Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama
Biography* The following obituary is from The Lineville Tribune Thursday 5 June 1980: Mrs. Alice 0. Jordan Buried May 26 Mrs. Alice Ola Jordan, 87 a resident of Eutaw, and a former resident of Clay County, passed away Sunday May 25, 1980 in a Eutaw hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday, May 26, 1980 at 2 p.m. from the Lystra Baptist Church with Rev. Maynard Mooney of Alex City officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Brock Funeral Home directing. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Louise May of Eutaw; three sons, Borden Pereano Jordan of Alex City, John Albert Jordan of Macon GA, and Robert S. Jordan of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Mrs. Estelle Nichols and Mrs. Ruth Gaither both of Ashland; one brother, Julian Stephens of Selma; and nine grandchildren. Mrs. Jordan, wife of the late Zebus Pereano Jordan was a native and longtime resident of Clay County. She was retired from Southland Mfg. co. and a member of Lystra Baptist Church. Active pallbearers were her three sons, a grandson, Dylan Jordan, son-in-law Enoch May, and Lynn Gaither. Funeral arrangements by Brock Funeral Home. 

Family

Zenus Pereano Jordan b. 22 Feb 1893, d. 29 Mar 1965
Marriage*6 Apr 1913 She married Zenus Pereano Jordan on 6 Apr 1913. 
Children

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Lola Mae Parker

Female, #17563, (1905 - 1964)

Married Name Her married name was Jordan. 
Birth*1905 Lola was born in 1905. 
Marriage* She married Zenus Pereano Jordan
Death*1964 She died in 1964. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Mellow Valley Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 255.

Bertha Talula Jordan

Female, #17564, (2 September 1895 - 22 June 1962)

FatherJames Monroe Jordan b. 23 Feb 1860, d. 17 Oct 1927
MotherLaura Octava Miller b. 29 May 1861, d. 28 Feb 1940
Bertha Talula Jordan|b. 2 Sep 1895\nd. 22 Jun 1962|p1098.htm#i17564|James Monroe Jordan|b. 23 Feb 1860\nd. 17 Oct 1927|p853.htm#i13637|Laura Octava Miller|b. 29 May 1861\nd. 28 Feb 1940|p853.htm#i13636|Jasper Jordan|b. 1842\nd. 1863|p1192.htm#i19068|Anne Mellon|b. 1842\nd. 1902|p1192.htm#i19069|John J. Miller|b. 15 Oct 1842\nd. 17 Jul 1919|p2089.htm#i33421|Nancy L. Dean|b. 11 Sep 1840\nd. 8 May 1924|p2089.htm#i33420|

Birth*2 Sep 1895 Bertha was born at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 2 Sep 1895. 
 She was the daughter of James Monroe Jordan and Laura Octava Miller
Marriage*3 Oct 1915 She married Joseph Melvin Wood at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 3 Oct 1915. 
Married Name3 Oct 1915  As of 3 Oct 1915, her married name was Wood. 
Death*22 Jun 1962 She died at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 22 Jun 1962. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Mellow Valley Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Joseph Melvin Wood b. 12 Jul 1891, d. 27 May 1969
Marriage*3 Oct 1915 She married Joseph Melvin Wood at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 3 Oct 1915. 
Children

Charts Dean Descendants
Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 255.

Joseph Melvin Wood

Male, #17565, (12 July 1891 - 27 May 1969)

FatherS. H. Wood b. c 1861
MotherElizabeth McGill b. c 1864
Joseph Melvin Wood|b. 12 Jul 1891\nd. 27 May 1969|p1098.htm#i17565|S. H. Wood|b. circa 1861|p1212.htm#i19389|Elizabeth McGill|b. circa 1864|p1212.htm#i19390|||||||||||||

Birth*12 Jul 1891 Joseph was born on 12 Jul 1891. 
 He was the son of S. H. Wood and Elizabeth McGill
Marriage*3 Oct 1915 He married Bertha Talula Jordan at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 3 Oct 1915. 
Death*27 May 1969 He died at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama, on 27 May 1969. 
Burial* His body was interred at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Bertha Talula Jordan b. 2 Sep 1895, d. 22 Jun 1962
Marriage*3 Oct 1915 He married Bertha Talula Jordan at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 3 Oct 1915. 
Children

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 255.

Leonard Oden Jordan

Male, #17566, (17 May 1898 - February 1983)

FatherJames Monroe Jordan b. 23 Feb 1860, d. 17 Oct 1927
MotherLaura Octava Miller b. 29 May 1861, d. 28 Feb 1940
Leonard Oden Jordan|b. 17 May 1898\nd. Feb 1983|p1098.htm#i17566|James Monroe Jordan|b. 23 Feb 1860\nd. 17 Oct 1927|p853.htm#i13637|Laura Octava Miller|b. 29 May 1861\nd. 28 Feb 1940|p853.htm#i13636|Jasper Jordan|b. 1842\nd. 1863|p1192.htm#i19068|Anne Mellon|b. 1842\nd. 1902|p1192.htm#i19069|John J. Miller|b. 15 Oct 1842\nd. 17 Jul 1919|p2089.htm#i33421|Nancy L. Dean|b. 11 Sep 1840\nd. 8 May 1924|p2089.htm#i33420|

Nickname  Leonard Oden Jordan also went by the name of Boss Jordan.1 
Birth*17 May 1898 Leonard was born at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama, on 17 May 1898. 
 He was the son of James Monroe Jordan and Laura Octava Miller
Marriage*12 May 1917 He married Myrtis Worthy on 12 May 1917.1 
Marriage* He married Surenia Gravett.1 
Death*Feb 1983 He died at Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, in Feb 1983. 
Burial* His body was interred at Mellow Valley, Clay Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Myrtis Worthy b. 20 Aug 1901
Marriage*12 May 1917 He married Myrtis Worthy on 12 May 1917.1 
Children

Charts Dean Descendants
Last Edited 5 Jan 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail from Elhura (Kenady) Smith, e-mail address, 2008.
  2. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.

Myrtis Worthy

Female, #17567, (20 August 1901 - )

Birth*20 Aug 1901 Myrtis was born on 20 Aug 1901. 
Marriage*12 May 1917 She married Leonard Oden Jordan on 12 May 1917.1 
Married Name12 May 1917  As of 12 May 1917, her married name was Jordan. 

Family

Leonard Oden Jordan b. 17 May 1898, d. Feb 1983
Marriage*12 May 1917 She married Leonard Oden Jordan on 12 May 1917.1 
Children

Last Edited 5 Jan 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail from Elhura (Kenady) Smith, e-mail address, 2008.

Surenia Gravett

Female, #17568, (12 December 1903 - October 1982)

Birth*12 Dec 1903 Surenia was born on 12 Dec 1903.1 
Marriage* She married Leonard Oden Jordan.2 
Married Name Her married name was Jordan. 
Death*Oct 1982 She died at Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, in Oct 1982.1 

Last Edited 5 Jan 2008

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  2. E-mail from Elhura (Kenady) Smith, e-mail address, 2008.