Rebecca Matilda Overstreet1

F, #1791, b. 8 Mar 1811, d. 16 Sep 1872
Relationship
2nd great-grandmother of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
Rebecca M. Overstreet
     Rebecca Matilda Overstreet was my direct ancestor. She was born on 8 Mar 1811 in GA.2,3,4 She was the daughter of Daniel Overstreet Jr. and Martha Albritton.

Rebecca Matilda Overstreet married John Higdon, son of Burrell Higdon and Nancy Roberts, before 1831.5,6,7

Rebecca Matilda Overstreet was enumerated in the censuses of 1850,8 of 1860,6 and of 1870, in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of John Higdon (her husband.)9

Rebecca Matilda Overstreet died on 16 Sep 1872 at age 61.2,3,4 She was buried in Higdon Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.10,11,4

A summary of Rebecca Matilda's census records:
Head of Household Household Member Age Year State County
Overstreet, Daniel (Overstreet, Rebecca) 0-10 1820 GA Emanuel Co.
Overstreet, Martha (Overstreet, Rebecca or Not found) 1830 GA Laurens Co.
Higdon, John (Higdon, Rebecca) 20-30 1840 GA Laurens Co.
Higdon, John Higdon, Nancy (sic) 35 1850 GA Decatur Co.
Higdon, John Higdon, Matilda 44 1860 GA Decatur Co.
Higdon, John Higdon, Matilda 60 1870 GA Decatur Co.

Children of Rebecca Matilda Overstreet and John Higdon

Citations

  1. [S101] Wessie Connell, Frank W. Roebuck and Barbara C. Williams (Editors), Gleanings from Grady County, Georgia (Cairo, GA: Roddenbery Memorial Library, 1987), p. 188 shows maiden name. Hereinafter cited as Gleanings from Grady Co., GA.
  2. [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."
  3. [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.
  4. [S294] Jo Ann Smith, editor, Higdon Family Newsletter (Box 30093, Raleigh, NC 27622: Mrs.HA Smith, 1972), #78, p. 1. Hereinafter cited as Higdon Family Newsletter.
  5. [S101] Wessie Connell, Frank W. Roebuck and Barbara C. Williams (Editors), Gleanings from Grady Co., GA, p. 188.
  6. [S402] US1860.
  7. [S414] US1850, first child was born in 1831. I have no other documentation at this time.
  8. [S414] US1850.
  9. [S497] US1870.
  10. [S806] Grady County Historical Society Inc. (Comp.), Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia (P. O. Box 586, Cairo, GA 39828: Grady County Historical Society, Inc., 2006), p. 204. Hereinafter cited as Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia.
  11. [S293] Cemetery Marker in Higdon Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA (located 1 mile north of Calvary Baptist Church in Calvary, Grady Co., GA, on SR 179 (30.73530 -84.35080)).

James Jackson Higdon

M, #1792, b. 14 Feb 1837, d. 13 Jun 1894
Relationship
Great-granduncle of Beryl Virginia Burns
     James Jackson Higdon was born on 14 Feb 1837 in GA.1 He was the son of John Higdon and Rebecca Matilda Overstreet. James Jackson Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of John Higdon.2 James Jackson Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of John Higdon.3

James Jackson Higdon married Sarah M. Parrot on 9 Oct 1860 in Gadsden Co., FL.4 James Jackson Higdon was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Sarah M. Parrot, John W. Higdon, Robert Wilson Higdon and Henry C. Higdon.

James Jackson Higdon was on the 1873 taxlist in Decatur Co., GA.5

In the will of John Higdon, dated 23 Nov 1877 in Decatur Co., GA, James Jackson Higdon, his son, was named as an heir, and executor of the estate.6

James Jackson Higdon was on the 1879 taxlist in Decatur Co., GA. James Jackson had received some of his father's land between 1873 and 1879 (lot numbers 348 and 349.)5 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Sarah M. Parrot, Robert Wilson Higdon, Matilda Rebecca Higdon, Joseph Higdon, Ira Higdon, Carrie Higdon and John Henry Higdon.7

James Jackson Higdon died on 13 Jun 1894 at age 57.8,9,10 He was buried in Higdon Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.11,12,13

Children of James Jackson Higdon and Sarah M. Parrot

Citations

  1. [S294] Jo Ann Smith, editor, Higdon Family Newsletter (Box 30093, Raleigh, NC 27622: Mrs.HA Smith, 1972), #78, p. 1; US1860. Hereinafter cited as Higdon Family Newsletter.
  2. [S414] US1850.
  3. [S402] US1860.
  4. [S980] County Clerk's Office, Marriage Records of Gadsden Co., FL (n.pub.), Application No: 18600025.
  5. [S1604] "Georgia, Property Tax Digests, 1793-1892," Digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 20 Dec 2013), Citing Georgia Tax Digests [1890]. 140 volumes. Morrow, Georgia: Georgia Archives.
  6. [S1610] "Georgia, Probate Records, 1742-1990," Images, unindexed, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 11 May 2014), Citing Decatur County State of Georgia Court of Ordinary Wills Book B 1873-1913, Will of John Higdon, pp. 103-6.
  7. [S496] US1880.
  8. [S251] Mary Overby, compiler, Obituaries Published by the Christian Index, 1822-1899 (Washington, GA: Wilkes Pub, Co., 1975(V1), 1982(V2)), 08-12-1886: 15, 2 (V2, p. 110). Hereinafter cited as Obituaries Published by the Christian Index.
  9. [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."
  10. [S294] Jo Ann Smith, Higdon Family Newsletter, #78, p. 1.
  11. [S806] Grady County Historical Society Inc. (Comp.), Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia (P. O. Box 586, Cairo, GA 39828: Grady County Historical Society, Inc., 2006), p. 204. Hereinafter cited as Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia.
  12. [S293] Cemetery Marker in Higdon Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA (located 1 mile north of Calvary Baptist Church in Calvary, Grady Co., GA, on SR 179 (30.73530 -84.35080)).
  13. [S294] Jo Ann Smith, Higdon Family Newsletter, #78, p. 1; Masonic emblem.
  14. [S1662] "Georgia, Deaths, 1928-1939," Certificate of Death, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 26 Oct 2014), citing Georgia Archives, Morrow, Certificate no. 26083.

Robert Higdon

M, #1793, b. 1844, d. 22 Nov 1861
Relationship
Great-granduncle of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Robert Higdon was born in 1844 in GA.1 He was the son of John Higdon and Rebecca Matilda Overstreet. Robert Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of John Higdon.1 Robert Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of John Higdon.2

Robert Higdon began military service on 13 Aug 1861 in Decatur Co., GA, in the CSA, in Co. D, 17th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Decatur Guards.3 His military service ended on 22 Nov 1861 with his death.4

Robert Higdon died on 22 Nov 1861 in Lynchburg, VA.5,4

Citations

  1. [S414] US1850.
  2. [S402] US1860.
  3. [S782] Transcribed by Denise Smiley, Decatur Co., GA Military Records, GA GenWeb (http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/decatur/military),
    13 Aug 1861 Private
    25 Sep 1861 Appointed 4th Corporal
    22 Nov 1861 Died of disease.
  4. [S782] Transcribed by Denise Smiley, Decatur Co., GA Military Records, GA GenWeb.
  5. [S251] Mary Overby, compiler, Obituaries Published by the Christian Index, 1822-1899 (Washington, GA: Wilkes Pub, Co., 1975(V1), 1982(V2)), 08-12-1886: 15, 2 (V2, p. 110), not mentioned here. Hereinafter cited as Obituaries Published by the Christian Index.

Octavia Theodosia Langley

F, #1794, b. 13 Jun 1857, d. 12 Oct 1858
Relationship
Grandaunt of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Langley Descendants
     Octavia Theodosia Langley was born on 13 Jun 1857.1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas E. Langley and Lavenia Anne Norwood.

Octavia Theodosia Langley died on 12 Oct 1858 in Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA, at age 1.1,3,2,4

Citations

  1. [S251] Mary Overby, compiler, Obituaries Published by the Christian Index, 1822-1899 (Washington, GA: Wilkes Pub, Co., 1975(V1), 1982(V2)), 10-27-1858: 3, 4 (V1, p. 134). Hereinafter cited as Obituaries Published by the Christian Index.
  2. [S325] Thomas E. Langley & Lavenia A. Norwood, Thomas E. Langley Family Bible (New York: American Bible Society, 1850); The original can be found at the Mercer University Library, Macon, Bibb Co., GA. Hereinafter cited as Thomas E. Langley Family Bible.
  3. [S2787] Obituaries Published by the Christian Index, 1822-1899, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, p. 3. Hereinafter cited as Obituaries Published by the Christian Index.
  4. [S257] Vivian Daniel, "Langley-Daniel Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Daniel Family History Papers."

Bernetta Elizabeth Langley

F, #1795, b. 29 Jul 1838, d. 2 May 1848
Relationship
Great-grandaunt of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Langley Descendants
     Bernetta Elizabeth Langley was born on 29 Jul 1838.1,2 She was the daughter of Isaiah Jeremiah Langley and Caroline Calloway.

Bernetta Elizabeth Langley died on 2 May 1848 in Houston Co., GA, at age 9.1,2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S325] Thomas E. Langley & Lavenia A. Norwood, Thomas E. Langley Family Bible (New York: American Bible Society, 1850); The original can be found at the Mercer University Library, Macon, Bibb Co., GA. Hereinafter cited as Thomas E. Langley Family Bible.
  2. [S251] Mary Overby, compiler, Obituaries Published by the Christian Index, 1822-1899 (Washington, GA: Wilkes Pub, Co., 1975(V1), 1982(V2)), 05-18-1848: 159, 1 (V1, p. 134). Hereinafter cited as Obituaries Published by the Christian Index.
  3. [S2787] Obituaries Published by the Christian Index, 1822-1899, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, p. 159. Hereinafter cited as Obituaries Published by the Christian Index.
  4. [S257] Vivian Daniel, "Langley-Daniel Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Daniel Family History Papers."

Adoniram Judson Langley

M, #1796, b. 24 Dec 1840, d. 19 Mar 1844
Relationship
Great-granduncle of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Langley Descendants
     Adoniram Judson Langley was born on 24 Dec 1840.1,2 He was the son of Isaiah Jeremiah Langley and Caroline Calloway.

Adoniram Judson Langley died on 19 Mar 1844 at age 3.3,4,2,5

Citations

  1. [S251] Mary Overby, compiler, Obituaries Published by the Christian Index, 1822-1899 (Washington, GA: Wilkes Pub, Co., 1975(V1), 1982(V2)), 04-05-1844: 51, 6 (V1, p. 134). Hereinafter cited as Obituaries Published by the Christian Index.
  2. [S325] Thomas E. Langley & Lavenia A. Norwood, Thomas E. Langley Family Bible (New York: American Bible Society, 1850); The original can be found at the Mercer University Library, Macon, Bibb Co., GA. Hereinafter cited as Thomas E. Langley Family Bible.
  3. [S251] Mary Overby, Obituaries Published by the Christian Index, 04-05-1844: 51, 6 (V1, p. 134). He died of scarlet fever.
  4. [S2787] Obituaries Published by the Christian Index, 1822-1899, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, p. 51. Hereinafter cited as Obituaries Published by the Christian Index.
  5. [S257] Vivian Daniel, "Langley-Daniel Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Daniel Family History Papers."

Sarah Callaway

F, #1799, b. 4 Nov 1676
Relationship
6th great-grandaunt of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Sarah Callaway was born on 4 Nov 1676 in Somerset Co., MD.1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Callaway and Elizabeth Johnson.

Citations

  1. [S2379] "Maryland, Church Records, 1668-1995," Images, FamilySearch (familysearch.com : accessed 25 Jan 2021), Citing Multiple denominations and churches, Maryland, Stepney Parish, Somerset County, "Green Hill."
  2. [S235] Callaway Family Assn., editor, The Callaway Journal ([Atlanta, Ga.]: Callaway Family Assn., 1976-), V4:15 V5:71 V6: 57-60. Hereinafter cited as The Callaway Journal.

Anne Callaway

F, #1800, b. 23 Jan 1677/78
Relationship
6th great-grandaunt of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Anne Callaway was born on 23 Jan 1677/78 in Nanticoke, Somerset Co., MD.1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Callaway and Elizabeth Johnson.

Citations

  1. [S2379] "Maryland, Church Records, 1668-1995," Images, FamilySearch (familysearch.com : accessed 25 Jan 2021), Citing Multiple denominations and churches, Maryland, Stepney Parish, Somerset County, "Green Hill."
  2. [S235] Callaway Family Assn., editor, The Callaway Journal ([Atlanta, Ga.]: Callaway Family Assn., 1976-), V4:15 (near midnight) V5:71 V6:57-60. Hereinafter cited as The Callaway Journal.

Peter Callaway Jr.1

M, #1801, b. 15 Apr 1681, d. 1737/38
Relationship
6th great-granduncle of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Peter Callaway Jr. was born on 15 Apr 1681 in Somerset Co., MD.2,3

Peter Callaway Jr. married Sarah <...>.4 Peter Callaway Jr. was the son of Peter Callaway and Elizabeth Johnson. Peter was a carpenter. On 2 Mar 1730/31 Peter Callaway Jr. purchased land in Somerset Co., MD; 100 acres called "Callaway's Invention."5,6

Peter Callaway Jr. died in 1737/38 in Somerset Co., MD.7

Citations

  1. [S235] Callaway Family Assn., editor, The Callaway Journal ([Atlanta, Ga.]: Callaway Family Assn., 1976-), V4:15. Hereinafter cited as The Callaway Journal.
  2. [S2379] "Maryland, Church Records, 1668-1995," Images, FamilySearch (familysearch.com : accessed 25 Jan 2021), Citing Multiple denominations and churches, Maryland, Stepney Parish, Somerset County, "Green Hill."
  3. [S235] Callaway Family Assn., The Callaway Journal, V4:15 (after the break of day) V5:71 V6:57-60.
  4. [S235] Callaway Family Assn., The Callaway Journal, V4:15 V5:71 V6:57-60.
  5. [S2384] "Archives of Maryland Online," Images, Archives of Maryland Online (http://aomol.msa.maryland.gov/html/index.html : accessed 27 Jan 2021), Somerset County Circuit Court (Certificates, Patented, SO); Patented Certificate 392; MSA S1206-442.
  6. [S2380] "Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1783," Database, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 27 Jan 2021), Citing Coldham, Peter Wilson. Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1783. Consolidated Edition. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2002, p. 100.
  7. [S235] Callaway Family Assn., The Callaway Journal, V5:71 V6:57-60.

Sarah <...>1

F, #1802
     Sarah <...> married Peter Callaway Jr., son of Peter Callaway and Elizabeth Johnson.2

Citations

  1. [S235] Callaway Family Assn., editor, The Callaway Journal ([Atlanta, Ga.]: Callaway Family Assn., 1976-), V5:71 V6:57-60. Hereinafter cited as The Callaway Journal.
  2. [S235] Callaway Family Assn., The Callaway Journal, V4:15 V5:71 V6:57-60.