Alice Savannah Overstreet

F, #2032, b. circa 1859, d. 1902
Relationship
1st cousin 3 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Alice Savannah Overstreet was born circa 1859 in FL.1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Overstreet and Mary Cowart. Alice Savannah Overstreet was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Orange Co., FL in the household of Henry Overstreet.2

Alice Savannah Overstreet married first Frank Tyner on 3 Aug 1875 in Brevard Co., FL.3 Alice Savannah Overstreet was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Orange Co., FL.4 She was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Orange Co., FL in the household of Frank Tyner.5

Alice's second marriage was to Robert L. Ivey on 3 Jun 1894 in Osceola Co., FL.6 Alice Savannah Overstreet was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Shingle Creek, Osceola Co., FL in the household of Robert L. Ivey.7

Alice Savannah Overstreet died in 1902 in Osceola Co., FL.8 She was buried in Shingle Creek Cemetery, Kissimmee, Osceola Co., FL.9

Citations

  1. [S496] US1880.
  2. [S497] US1870.
  3. [S1034] Family Search, Florida Marriages 1837-1974 (Original data: Church records and civil registration were official sources), Marriage records, 1868-1954. Brevard County (Florida) County Judge.
  4. [S496] US1880, This is a possible record for Mary Alice. She's listed as married, but not with Frank, who died in 1890. Is the William, age 1, the son listed as Rayford W., age 21, in the 1900 census?
  5. [S498] FL1885.
  6. [S1034] Family Search, Florida Marriages 1837-1974, Marriage records of Osceola County, Florida, 1887-1953. Osceola County (Florida) County Judge.
  7. [S555] US1900.
  8. [S361] Death Registration from original data: State of Florida. Florida Death Index,1877-1998, Ancestry.com, Provo, UT, Card Number 03384. Hereinafter cited as Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  9. [S857] Cemetery Marker in Shingle Creek Cemetery, Kissimmee, Osceola County, FL (2420 Old Vineland Road (off US 192/CR 530). Cemetery GPS Location: N 28° 18.938; W 81° 27.868), Tombstone says Alice Tyner.

Frank Tyner1

M, #2033
     Frank Tyner married Alice Savannah Overstreet, daughter of Henry Overstreet and Mary Cowart, on 3 Aug 1875 in Brevard Co., FL.2 Frank Tyner was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1885 in Orange Co., FL with others in the household: Alice Savannah Overstreet.3 Frank Tyner was buried in Shingle Creek Cemetery, Kissimmee, Osceola Co., FL.4

Citations

  1. [S171] Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, compiler, "Ancestral File - LDS", Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestral File - LDS."
  2. [S1034] Family Search, Florida Marriages 1837-1974 (Original data: Church records and civil registration were official sources), Marriage records, 1868-1954. Brevard County (Florida) County Judge.
  3. [S498] FL1885.
  4. [S857] Cemetery Marker in Shingle Creek Cemetery, Kissimmee, Osceola County, FL (2420 Old Vineland Road (off US 192/CR 530). Cemetery GPS Location: N 28° 18.938; W 81° 27.868).

George Washington Overstreet

M, #2034, b. 11 Apr 1870, d. 24 Aug 1924
Relationship
1st cousin 3 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     George Washington Overstreet was born on 11 Apr 1870.1,2 He was the son of Henry Overstreet and Mary Cowart. George Washington Overstreet was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Orange Co., FL in the household of Henry Overstreet.3 George Washington Overstreet was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Orange Co., FL in the household of Henry Overstreet.4 George Washington Overstreet was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Orange Co., FL in the household of Mary Cowart.5

George Washington Overstreet married May Mosely.1

George Washington Overstreet died on 24 Aug 1924 in Kissimmee, Osceola Co., FL, at age 54.6,7

Citations

  1. [S171] Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, compiler, "Ancestral File - LDS", Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestral File - LDS."
  2. [S496] US1880.
  3. [S497] US1870.
  4. [S496] US1880, In the microfilmed version on Ancestry.com, Henry's line is crossed out, and ‘Dead’ is written on the line.
  5. [S498] FL1885.
  6. [S963] Florida Deaths 1877-1998, Death Record (Original data: Florida Dept. of Health and Vital Statistics), Family History-Pilot Site, http://www.familysearch.org, Reference No. 11302. Hereinafter cited as Florida Deaths, 1877-1998.
  7. [S361] Death Registration from original data: State of Florida. Florida Death Index,1877-1998, Ancestry.com, Provo, UT. Hereinafter cited as Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.

May Mosely1

F, #2035
     May Mosely married George Washington Overstreet, son of Henry Overstreet and Mary Cowart.1

Citations

  1. [S171] Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, compiler, "Ancestral File - LDS", Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestral File - LDS."

Alice Lou Kennedy

F, #2037, b. 1850, d. 1922
     Alice Lou Kennedy was born in 1850.1

Alice Lou Kennedy married John D. Overstreet, son of John Overstreet and Lucinda Lewis, on 7 Jul 1870 in Emanuel Co., GA.2,3 Alice Lou Kennedy was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Emanuel Co., GA in the household of John D. Overstreet. Alice Lou Kennedy was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Summit, Emanuel Co., GA in the household of John D. Overstreet.4 Alice Lou Kennedy was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Emanuel Co., GA in the household of John D. Overstreet.5 Alice Lou Kennedy was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Emanuel Co., GA.6

Alice Lou Kennedy died in 1922.1,7 She was buried in 1922 in Brinson Cemetery, Canoochee, Emanuel Co., GA.1,7

Citations

  1. [S291] James Edward Dorsey, Gone, but not Forgotten a Tombstone Register of Emanuel Co., GA (Swainsboro, GA: Magnolia Press, 1983), p. 162. Hereinafter cited as Gone, but not Forgotten.
  2. [S902] Jackson Co. FL GenWeb, Jackson Co., FL Marriage Records (url: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~fljackso/mindexes/…).
  3. [S291] James Edward Dorsey, Gone, but not Forgotten.
  4. [S555] US1900.
  5. [S663] US1910.
  6. [S681] US1920.
  7. [S292] Cemetery Marker in Brinson Cemetery (Emanuel Co.), Emanuel Co., GA (located 6 miles on the left side of the Canoochee Road).

Mary Jane Higdon

F, #2038, b. 14 May 1838, d. 7 Dec 1905
Relationship
Great-grandaunt of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Mary Jane Higdon was born on 14 May 1838.1 She was the daughter of John Higdon and Rebecca Matilda Overstreet. Mary Jane Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Decatur Co., GA in the household of John Higdon.2

Mary Jane Higdon married Dr. Joel W. Williams on 14 Nov 1856 in Decatur Co., GA.3,4,5,6 Mary Jane Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Gadsden Co., FL in the household of Dr. Joel W. Williams. Mary Jane Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Decatur Co., GA in the household of Dr. Joel W. Williams. Mary Jane Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Decatur Co., GA in the household of Dr. Joel W. Williams.

Mary Jane Higdon died on 7 Dec 1905 at age 67.1 She was buried in Attapulgus Methodist Church Cemetery, Attapulgus, Decatur Co., GA.1

Citations

  1. [S780] Transcribed by Ida Kirkland Boyce, Decatur Co., Georgia Cemeteries, GA GenWeb (http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/decatur/cemeteries).
  2. [S414] US1850.
  3. [S682] Ida Kirkland Boyce, Brenda King McNair, Denise Kirkland Smiley and Jan Smith, Decatur Co., Georgia Marriage Index, Decatur Co., GA GenWeb (http://www.thegagenweb.com/gadecatur/Marriage/surindex.html), Certificate # A-235.
  4. [S294] Jo Ann Smith, editor, Higdon Family Newsletter (Box 30093, Raleigh, NC 27622: Mrs.HA Smith, 1972), #78, p. 5. Hereinafter cited as Higdon Family Newsletter.
  5. [S3] Floreda Duke Varick, Grady County, Georgia, Tomb Index (Tallahassee, FL: Varick, c1980). Hereinafter cited as Grady Co., GA, Tomb Index.
  6. [S402] US1860, says they were married within the year.

Dr. Joel W. Williams

M, #2039, b. 10 Mar 1832, d. 15 Aug 1902
     Dr. Joel W. Williams was born on 10 Mar 1832.1 He was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Decatur Co., GA in the household of unresearched people.

Dr. Joel W. Williams married Mary Jane Higdon, daughter of John Higdon and Rebecca Matilda Overstreet, on 14 Nov 1856 in Decatur Co., GA.2,3,1,4 Dr. Joel W. Williams was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Gadsden Co., FL with others in the household: Mary Jane Higdon. Dr. Joel W. Williams was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Decatur Co., GA with others in the household: Mary Jane Higdon. Dr. Joel W. Williams was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Decatur Co., GA with others in the household: Mary Jane Higdon.

Dr. Joel W. Williams died on 15 Aug 1902 at age 70.1 He was buried in 1902 in Attapulgus Methodist Church Cemetery, Attapulgus, Decatur Co., GA.5 Alternatively, Joel was buried in 1902 in Bethel Church Cemetery, Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA.6,1

Citations

  1. [S3] Floreda Duke Varick, Grady County, Georgia, Tomb Index (Tallahassee, FL: Varick, c1980). Hereinafter cited as Grady Co., GA, Tomb Index.
  2. [S682] Ida Kirkland Boyce, Brenda King McNair, Denise Kirkland Smiley and Jan Smith, Decatur Co., Georgia Marriage Index, Decatur Co., GA GenWeb (http://www.thegagenweb.com/gadecatur/Marriage/surindex.html), Certificate # A-235.
  3. [S294] Jo Ann Smith, editor, Higdon Family Newsletter (Box 30093, Raleigh, NC 27622: Mrs.HA Smith, 1972), #78, p. 5. Hereinafter cited as Higdon Family Newsletter.
  4. [S402] US1860, says they were married within the year.
  5. [S780] Transcribed by Ida Kirkland Boyce, Decatur Co., Georgia Cemeteries, GA GenWeb (http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/decatur/cemeteries).
  6. [S711] Cemetery Marker in Bethel Church Cemetery, Decatur Co., GA (located D19 LL288, southwest of Reno, adjacent to the old Bethel Church. This cemetery may be the oldest in the county - the oldest marked grave is dated Oct. 17, 1829. (Surveyed before 1963)).

Burrell Higdon1

M, #2041, b. circa 1773, d. 1845
Relationship
3rd great-grandfather of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Burrell Higdon was born circa 1773 in St. George Parish, GA.2,3 He was the son of John Higdon and Sarah <...>. (Most of St. George Parish became Burke Co. in 1777.)

Burrell Higdon married Nancy Roberts circa 1805.4,5,1

Burrell Higdon was on the taxlists of 1805,6 and of 1806 in Montgomery Co., GA.7

Burrell Higdon was enumerated as Head of Household in the censuses of 1820 in Emanuel Co., GA,8 and of 1830 in Emanuel Co., GA.9 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1840 in Laurens Co., GA.10

Burrell Higdon died in 1845 in Laurens Co., GA.2

A summary of Burrell's census records:
Head of Household Household Member Age Year State County
Higdon, Burrel Taxlists 1805-6 GA Montgomery Co.
Higdon, Burrell 45+ 1820 GA Emanuel Co.
Higdon, Burrel 50-60 1830 GA Emanuel Co.
Higdon, Burrell 60-70 1840 GA Laurens Co.

Children of Burrell Higdon and Nancy Roberts

Citations

  1. [S295] Mrs. Florence S. Hodges, editor, Southern Genealogist's Exchange Quarterly (Jacksonville, Fla.: Southern Genealogist's Exchange, 1957-), V16 (75), p. 12. Hereinafter cited as Southern Genealogist's Exchange Quarterly.
  2. [S296] Bettina Blanche (Pearson) Higdon Higdon-Whitaker and Allied Families, Vol. 1 (Cullman, AL: Gregath Co., 1982), p. 28, 82. Hereinafter cited as Higdon-Whitaker and Allied Families.
  3. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 64. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.
  4. [S296] Bettina Blanche (Pearson) Higdon Higdon-Whitaker and Allied Families, p. 82.
  5. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants, p. 92.
  6. [S990] Ron V. Jackson and compiled by Accelerated Indexing Systems, Georgia Census, 1790-1890 (Original data: Compiled and digitized by Mr. Jackson and AIS from microfilmed schedules of the U.S. Federal Decennial Census, territorial/state censuses, and/or census substitutes), p. 102.
  7. [S990] Ron V. Jackson and compiled by Accelerated Indexing Systems, Georgia Census, 1790-1890, p. 110.
  8. [S595] US1820.
  9. [S657] US1830.
  10. [S285] US1840.

Nancy Roberts1

F, #2042, b. circa 1783, d. May 1870
Relationship
3rd great-grandmother of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Nancy Roberts was born circa 1783 in GA.2,3

Nancy Roberts married Burrell Higdon, son of John Higdon and Sarah <...>, circa 1805.4,3,1

Nancy Roberts was widowed in 1845 in Laurens Co., GA.5 She was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Laurens Co., GA in the household of James Marshall Shepard (her son-in-law). Nancy Roberts was recorded as a person who died during the census year of 1870 in Pulaski Co., GA.6

Nancy Roberts died in May 1870 in Pulaski Co., GA.7,3,2

A summary of Nancy's census records:
Head of Household Household Member Age Year State County
Higdon, Burrell (Higdon, Nancy) 16-26 1820 GA Emanuel Co.
Higdon, Burrel (Higdon, Nancy) 40-50 1830 GA Emanuel Co.
Higdon, Burrell (Higdon, Nancy) 50-60 1840 GA Laurens Co.
Not found 1850
Sheapard, James M. Higdon, Nancy 77 1860 GA Laurens Co.
Higdon, Nancy Mortality 87 1870 GA Pulaski Co.

Children of Nancy Roberts and Burrell Higdon

Citations

  1. [S295] Mrs. Florence S. Hodges, editor, Southern Genealogist's Exchange Quarterly (Jacksonville, Fla.: Southern Genealogist's Exchange, 1957-), V16 (75), p. 12. Hereinafter cited as Southern Genealogist's Exchange Quarterly.
  2. [S402] US1860.
  3. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 92. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.
  4. [S296] Bettina Blanche (Pearson) Higdon Higdon-Whitaker and Allied Families, Vol. 1 (Cullman, AL: Gregath Co., 1982), p. 82. Hereinafter cited as Higdon-Whitaker and Allied Families.
  5. [S296] Bettina Blanche (Pearson) Higdon Higdon-Whitaker and Allied Families, p. 28, 82.
  6. [S497] US1870.
  7. [S786] US1870 Mortality Schedule.

Jesse Lewis1

M, #2043
     Jesse Lewis married Mary Clifton.1

Child of Jesse Lewis and Mary Clifton

Citations

  1. [S295] Mrs. Florence S. Hodges, editor, Southern Genealogist's Exchange Quarterly (Jacksonville, Fla.: Southern Genealogist's Exchange, 1957-), V16 (75), p. 12. Hereinafter cited as Southern Genealogist's Exchange Quarterly.