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     Joseph Herring was born on 16 Nov 1856.^2,3 He was the son of Hanson William Herring and Amy Caroline Anders. Joseph Herring was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Hanson William Herring.⁴ Joseph Herring was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Hanson William Herring.

In the will of Hanson William Herring, dated 19 Dec 1879 in Decatur Co., GA, Joseph Herring, his son, was named as an heir.⁵ He was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Amy Caroline Anders.⁶

Joseph Herring married Molcy Rawls, daughter of Joseph Rawls and Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell, on 18 Dec 1884 in Decatur Co., GA.^7,8,3 Joseph Herring was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: George Edwin Herring, Joseph Oscar Herring, Estelle Herring, Abbie Cornelia Herring, Mattie Tallulah Herring, Patrick Hoyt Herring and H. William Herring II.⁹ Joseph Herring was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: George Edwin Herring, Estelle Herring, Abbie Cornelia Herring, Mattie Tallulah Herring, Patrick Hoyt Herring and H. William Herring II.¹⁰ Joseph Oscar Herring listed Joseph Herring as his employer on his WWI draft registration, 5 Jun 1917.¹¹

H. William Herring II listed Joe Herring as his employer on his WWI draft registration, 5 Jun 1918.¹²



Strange that Molcy supposedly d. 1897, didn’t appear in the 1900 or 1910 census, but miraculously appears in 1920. He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Joseph Oscar Herring and Abbie Cornelia Herring.

Joseph Herring died on 25 May 1924 in Calvary, Grady Co., GA, at age 67 of influenza; the informant of the death was C. H. Maxwell, his nephew and doctor.^13,2,3 Joseph Herring was buried in Herring Family Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^14,2,15

     Molcy Rawls was born on 21 Jun 1858.^2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Rawls and Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell. Molcy Rawls was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Rawls. Molcy Rawls was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell. Molcy Rawls was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of James George Maxwell.⁴

Molcy Rawls married Joseph Herring, son of Hanson William Herring and Amy Caroline Anders, on 18 Dec 1884 in Decatur Co., GA.^5,6,3

Molcy Rawls died on 13 Nov 1897 at age 39.^2,3 She was buried in Herring Family Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^7,2

     Mattie Tallulah Herring was born on 23 Sep 1891 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Joseph Herring and Molcy Rawls. Mattie Tallulah Herring was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Herring.⁵ Mattie Tallulah Herring was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Herring.⁶

Mattie Tallulah Herring married George Edward Langley, son of Thomas Lorenzo Langley and Desdamona Elisabeth Funderburk, on 24 Jul 1915 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA.^3,7,1 Mattie Tallulah Herring was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Fulton Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Langley.⁸ Mattie Tallulah Herring was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Langley.⁹ Mattie Tallulah Herring was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Langley.¹⁰ On 24 Jun 1940 in Calvary, Grady Co., GA, George and Mattie celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.¹¹ Mattie Tallulah Herring was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Higdon, Grady Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Langley.¹²

Mattie Tallulah Herring died on 8 Apr 1961 in Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA, at age 69.^13,2,14,4 She was buried on 9 Apr 1961 in Piedmont Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^2,15,3,16,17

     Ross Herring Langley was born on 15 May 1922 in Grady Co., GA.^2,3 He was the son of George Edward Langley and Mattie Tallulah Herring. Ross Herring Langley was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Langley.⁴ Ross Herring Langley was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Langley.⁵ Ross Herring Langley was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Cairo, Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Mattie Owens (his wife and mother-in-law.)⁶ The obituary of George Edward Langley named Ross Herring Langley, son/s, as surviving, 12 May 1970.⁷

Ross Herring Langley died on 16 May 1992 in Decatur Co., GA, at age 70.^8,2 He was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Quincy, Gadsden Co., FL.²

     George Edwin Herring was born on 6 Dec 1885 in GA.^2,3 He was the son of Joseph Herring and Molcy Rawls. George Edwin Herring was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Herring.⁴ George Edwin Herring was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Herring.⁵

George Edwin Herring married Mary Gainey on 20 Aug 1913 in Grady Co., GA.^6,3

The third and final draft registration for World War I included men born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900 plus men born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. George Edwin Herring filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Cairo, Grady Co., GA. He was of medium height, of medium build, with brown eyes and black hair. He was living on Rte. A in Cairo. Geo. G. Thomas signed as Registrar. Mollie Herring was listed as his nearest relative. W. A. Carr was listed as his employer.⁷ George was a farm overseer in Cairo, Grady Co., GA.² He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Thomas Co., GA, with others in the household: Mary Gainey and Joseph Thomas Herring (his wife and son.)⁸ George Edwin Herring was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Mary Gainey and Joseph Thomas Herring.⁹ George Edwin Herring was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Mary Gainey and Joseph Thomas Herring.¹⁰ George Edwin Herring was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Mary Gainey and Joseph Thomas Herring.¹¹

George Edwin Herring died on 18 Nov 1976 at age 90.^12,3 He was buried in Gainey Cemetery, Cairo, Grady Co., GA.^13,14,12

     Joseph Oscar Herring was born on 30 Mar 1887 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA.^4,5 He was the son of Joseph Herring and Molcy Rawls. Joseph Oscar Herring was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Herring.⁶ Joseph was a farmer in Calvary, Grady Co., GA.⁴

The first draft registration for World War I was for men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. Joseph Oscar Herring filled out a draft card on 5 Jun 1917 in Precinct 553, Grady Co., GA. He was short, of stout build, with brown eyes and brown hair. He was single and living on RFD #1 in Calvary. Joseph Herring was listed as his employer.⁷

Joseph Oscar Herring began military service on 6 Oct 1917 in Cairo, Grady Co., GA, serving in WWI. He served overseas from 7 Sep 1918 to 5 Jul 1919. (The card says he was inducted in Cairo, IL, but I have recorded Cairo, GA, as it was very near his residence in Calvary, GA.)⁸ His military service ended on 12 Jul 1919 with an honorable discharge.⁹ He was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Herring. Joseph Oscar Herring was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Calvary, Grady Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Higdon (his cousin's husband.)¹⁰ Joseph Oscar Herring was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Lillie Herring (his cousin.)¹¹ Joseph Oscar Herring was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Higdon, Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Lillie Herring.¹²

Joseph Oscar Herring died on 8 Sep 1974 at age 87.^13,5 He was buried in Piedmont Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^14,13

     H. William Herring II was born on 22 Feb 1897 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA.^2,3 He was the son of Joseph Herring and Molcy Rawls. H. William Herring II was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Herring.⁴ H. William Herring II was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Herring.⁵

The second draft registration for World War I was for men born between June 5, 1896 and June 5, 1897. Two months later, a supplemental registration was held for men born between June 5, 1897 and August 24, 1897. H. William Herring II filled out a draft card on 5 Jun 1918 in Cairo, Grady Co., GA. He was of medium height, of medium build, with brown eyes and red hair. He was single and living in Calvary. B. M. Johnson signed as Registrar. Joe Herring was listed as his employer.⁶ H. was a farmer in Calvary, Grady Co., GA.²

H. William Herring II married Elizabeth Jackson on 27 Aug 1928 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.^7,8,9 H. William Herring II was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Elizabeth Jackson.¹⁰ H. William Herring II was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Attapulgus, Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Elizabeth Jackson.¹¹ H. William Herring II was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Amsterdam, Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Elizabeth Jackson.¹²

H. William Herring II was living in Calvary, Grady Co., GA, on 14 Apr 1961.¹

H. William Herring II died on 12 Dec 1971 in Grady Co., GA, at age 74.^13,14,15,3 He was buried in Piedmont Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^16,15

     Patrick Hoyt Herring was born on 26 Apr 1893 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA.^3,4,5 He was the son of Joseph Herring and Molcy Rawls. Patrick Hoyt Herring was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Herring.⁶ Patrick Hoyt Herring was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Herring.⁷

The first draft registration for World War I was for men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. Patrick Hoyt Herring filled out a draft card on 5 Jun 1917 in Calvary, Grady Co., GA. He was of medium height, of medium build, with gray eyes and light hair. He was single and living in Calvary. Geo. T. Goodman signed as Registrar.⁸ Patrick was a foreman at the Crossett Lumber Co., Camp 2 in Crossett, Ashley Co., AR.³

Patrick Hoyt Herring began military service on 29 Jan 1918 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, serving in WWI. He served overseas from 13 Jul 1918 to 11 Nov 1918.⁹ His military service ended on 28 Jan 1919 in Charleston, Charleston Co., SC.¹⁰ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Nell Butler.¹¹

Patrick Hoyt Herring married Nell Butler on 25 Jan 1920 in Cairo, Grady Co., GA.¹² Patrick Hoyt Herring was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Nell Butler.¹³

The family moved to Havana, Gadsden Co., FL, in 1932, including Nell Butler.⁴

Patrick Hoyt Herring and Nell were living in Havana, Gadsden Co., FL, in 1935.¹⁴ Patrick Hoyt Herring was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Havana, Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Nell Butler.¹⁴ Patrick Hoyt Herring was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1945 in Havana, Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Nell Butler.¹⁵

Patrick Hoyt Herring was living in Havana, Gadsden Co., FL, on 14 Apr 1961.¹

Patrick Hoyt Herring died on 6 Oct 1981 in Gadsden Co., FL, at age 88.^16,5,17,4 He was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Havana, Gadsden Co., FL.^17,4

     Abbie Cornelia Herring was born on 22 Jun 1890.^3,4 She was the daughter of Joseph Herring and Molcy Rawls. Abbie Cornelia Herring was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Herring.⁵ Abbie Cornelia Herring was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Herring.⁶ Abbie Cornelia Herring was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Herring.

Abbie Cornelia Herring married Richard Walter Gainey circa 1928.^7,8 Abbie Cornelia Herring was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Richard Walter Gainey.⁸ Abbie Cornelia Herring was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Richard Walter Gainey.⁹ Abbie Cornelia Herring was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Richard Walter Gainey.¹⁰

Abbie Cornelia Herring was widowed on 17 Mar 1965.³

Abbie Cornelia Herring died on 25 Apr 1975 at age 84.^3,4 She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, Grady Co., GA.^11,3

     Edwena Jeannette Langley was born on 10 Apr 1920 in Grady Co., GA.² She was the daughter of George Edward Langley and Mattie Tallulah Herring. Edwena Jeannette Langley was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Langley.³ Edwena Jeannette Langley was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Langley.⁴

Edwena Jeannette Langley married first Robert Ardell Bell, son of John Carson Bell, on 30 May 1941 in Mitchell Co., GA.⁵

Edwena Jeannette Langley was widowed on 20 Nov 1944 when her husband was killed in Germany during WW II.⁶

Edwena's second marriage was to Elias Richard Robertson on 13 Apr 1946.⁷ Edwena Jeannette Langley was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Chattahoochee, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Elias Richard Robertson (her husband.)⁸

Edwena Jeannette Langley was living in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, on 14 Apr 1961.¹ The obituary of George Edward Langley named Edwena Jeannette Robertson and Josephine Elizabeth Lee, daughter/s, as surviving, 12 May 1970.⁹

Edwena Jeannette Langley was living in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, on 8 Nov 1992.¹⁰

Edwena Jeannette Langley died on 18 Mar 2010 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, at age 89 at the Haven of Our Lady of Peace.¹¹ Her funeral was held at the Gadsden Street Methodist Church at 1:30 pm on 26 Mar 2010 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.¹¹ She was buried on 26 Mar 2010 in Roselawn Cemetery, Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa Co., FL.^11,2