Wrenacres
Ancestors and Family of Brian Scott Dickson and Kathleen Ann Boyle Dickson
Bessie Hudson
1893 - 1963 (69 years)1. Bessie Hudson was born on 29 Nov 1893 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States (daughter of John Wesley Hudson and Millie Lucinda Almand); died on 16 Feb 1963 in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Hamburg, Ashley, Arkansas, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485317662:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: L1D9-FN1
- _UID: F8EE10B3CEA4437B8864CBE72172AF1CD5A3
- Census: 14 Jun 1900, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Census: 17 May 1910, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Census: 19 Jan 1920, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; Address:
Alabama Township - Residence: 1925, Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Census: 9 Apr 1930, Emmet, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Residence: 1 Apr 1935, Portland, Ashley, Arkansas, United States
- Census: 6 May 1940, Portland, Ashley, Arkansas, United States
- Residence: 1943, Hamburg, Ashley, Arkansas, United States
- Residence: 1953, Hamburg, Ashley, Arkansas, United States
- Residence: 1963, Hamburg, Ashley, Arkansas, United States
Notes:
Bessie and C.T. Pryor moved to Hamburg in 1943.
Bessie married Charles T. Pryor on 21 Nov 1915 in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States. Charles was born on 1 May 1897 in Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, United States; died on 16 Nov 1963 in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Hamburg, Ashley, Arkansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Mary Lou Pryor was born on 6 Sep 1916 in Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died in Jun 1979.
- Hebrew Pryor was born on 12 Sep 1918 in Arkansas, United States; died on 11 Sep 1988; was buried in Ashley, Arkansas, United States.
- John Wesley Pryor was born on 16 May 1921 in Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 11 Jul 2005 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Hamburg, Ashley, Arkansas, United States.
2. John Wesley Hudson was born on 3 Feb 1842 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States (son of Wesley Hudson and Elizabeth Ann Landers); died on 13 Jun 1925 in Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried about 14 Jun 1925 in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485317678:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: LZD8-BMH
- _UID: 39214A97CF1A4E3CB5DFDD2257B21F7EE7F7
- Census: 1850, Dekalb, Georgia, United States
- Census: 21 Jul 1860, Fulton, Georgia, United States
- Occupation: 21 Jul 1860, Fulton, Georgia, United States; farmer
- Military: 31 May 1861, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States
- Military: 18 Jul 1861, Winchester, Winchester (City), Virginia, United States; transferred to Co F, 7th Georgia Infantry
- Military: 18 Jul 1861–31 Dec 1861, Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, United States; absent from his unit and in hospital with intermittent fever
- Military: 22 Mar 1862; was promoted to 4th Sgt
- Military: 1 Oct 1862; was promoted to 3rd Sgt
- Military: Sep 1863–OCT 1863; was listed as absent, sick at the Divisional Hospital
- Military: 21 Jun 1863; elected 3rd Lieutenant
- Military: 25 Aug 1864, Reams Station, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States; was wounded in battle and furloughed
- Military: 1861–1865; served in Co. B, 7th Georgia Infantry, CSA
- Military: 31 May 1861–9 Apr 1865; 7th Georgia Infantry, CSA
- Military: 9 Apr 1865, Appomattox Court House, Appomattox, Virginia, United States; paroled as a prisoner of war at the conclusion of the Civil War
- Residence: 1866, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Residence: 1867, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Residence: 19 Aug 1867, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Residence: 1868, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Residence: 1869, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Residence: 1869, Paulding, Georgia, United States; and paid a poll tax; Address:
District 1087 - Residence: 1870, Paulding, Georgia, United States; found on tax roll; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Census: 19 Jun 1870, Cedartown, Polk, Georgia, United States
- Occupation: 19 Jun 1870, Cedartown, Polk, Georgia, United States; farm laborer
- Possessions: 18 Nov 1872, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; purchased land with John W Gann
- Residence: 1875, Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Census: 22 Jun 1880, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Occupation: 22 Jun 1880, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; farmer
- Possessions: 1882, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; Address:
Albany Township - Possessions: 1892, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; 140 acres worth $670; Address:
Section 23, Township 12, Range 22 - Census: 14 Jun 1900, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Occupation: 14 Jun 1900, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; farmer
- Census: 17 May 1910, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Occupation: 17 May 1910, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; farmer
- Census: 14 Jan 1920, Missouri Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
Notes:
J.W. Hudson served on first Bodcaw school board, 1896
J.W. Hudson was appointed to the church committee at Pumpkinvine Baptist Church, Paulding County, Ga. on 23 Mar 1867. He was listed in the church minutes as CC, conference chair, until 25 Jan 1868. It is possible that this is a reference to his father, but typically in these church minutes, his father his noted as Wesley or W. Hudson without any other initial or name. However, there are notable exceptions to this.
Around 1870, John Hudson and his best friend, John Gann, came west from Paulding County, Georgia to Nevada County, Arkansas. In Arkansas, the two friends married aunt and niece (Millie Almand and Charlotte Armour, half-sister of Millie's mother).
According to his obituary, J.W. Hudson was a member of the Masons in Arkansas. Perhaps his father was as well in Georgia.
Birth:
J.W. Hudson was born in Terminus, Georgia, which later became Marthasville and then Atlanta, Georgia.
Military:
MILITARY: In John W. Hudson's service record, there is a small confusion as to exactly when and where he enlisted. There are cards in the service jacket for John W. Hudson, Co B, 7th Georgia Infantry and for John W. Hudson, Co F, 7th Georgia Infantry. I suspect that this is the result of a reorganization in the field.
It appears that J.W. Hudson enlisted in Co. B, 7th Georgia Infantry on 31 May 1861 in Atlanta. The unit then marched to Virginia where it was reorganized in July of 1861. Consulting the regimental histories might be helpful in this regard.
Served under General Lee in Civil War. Was at Appomattox. Member of Co. "B", 7th Georgia Regiment of Georgia Infantry. He enlisted in May 1861 and was paroled at Appomattox in April, 1865, having served the entire war.
John W. Hudson enlisted in Co. B, 7th Georgia Infantry as a Private on 31 May 1861 at Atlanta, Georgia for a term of one year. (He ended up serving for the duration of the war.) On July 18, 1861, he was found in Co F of the same regiment, enlisting there in Winchester, Virginia.
During July, August, September, and October 1861, he was recorded as Absent - Sick. He is listed on the register of the General Hospital at Orange Court House, Virginia on 21 Oct 1861 with remittent fever. On 25 October 1861, he is again found on a register of the General Hospital at Charlottesville, Virginia for intermittent fever but returned to duty on 4 Nov 1861.
John W. Hudson is listed on the regimental return for Co. B, 7 Regt Georgia Infantry for November 1861.
On a register of the Medical Director, Army of the Potomac at Manassas Junction, Virginia, 28 Nov 186, it is noted that if his disability is such as to warrant his discharge from the service, transfer him to the General Hospital at Warrenton for that purpose. He appears on the register of Chimborazo Hospital No. 1 in Richmond, Virginia, admitted on 29 Nov 1861 and transferred to Huguenot Springs. He returns to duty on 6 Dec 1861, on register of the C.S.A. hospital at Farmville, Virginia.
He was recorded as Present for January & February 1862 and is listed as 2 Corporal.
For March & April 1862, J.W. Hudson is listed as present and and promoted to 4th Sgt on 22 March 1862.
For May & June 1862, he is recorded as present with Sergeant pay due until 12 May, but listed as a Private again.
For the term June 30 to Oct 31, 1862, J.W. Hudson is listed as present, 4th Sgt, and promoted to 3rd Sgt on 1 Oct 1862. He is listed as present for Nov & Dec 1862. For Jan & Feb 1863, he is listed as absent, on furlough since 2 Feb., but present again for March & April 1863.
John W. Hudson appears on a receipt roll for the third quarter of 1864 for clothing.
On 21 Jun 1863, John W. Hudson was elected 3rd Lieutenant and is listed as present for May & June of that year. He is listed as present for July, August, September, October 1863, January-April 1864, July-October 1864. A roster dated 9 Oct 1864, near Chafin's Bluff, shows that J.W. Hudson was 2nd Lieut and was elected to that position on 21 Jun 1863.
John W. Hudson is found on a hospital muster roll at the 2nd Division Hospital in Richmond, Virginia on 31 August 1863.
He is found again in the same hospital, admitted on 29 August 1864 with a reason of "V.S. R. arm". He was furloughed for 40 days starting on Sept 15, 1864. Another register listing from the Jackson Hospital, Richmond, Virginia shows he was admitted on 28 Aug 1864 with "v.s. R. arm min B" and was furloughed for 30 days on 15 Sept 1864. A register of the Medical Director's Office, Richmond, Virginia shows him in Jackson Hospital until 17 Sept 1864 with a remark "Griffin, Ga". Perhaps a destination during furlough.
Through November, December 1864, January, February 1865, he is listed as present on company muster rolls.
John W. Hudson, 2nd Liety, Co B, 7th Ga Inf, is shown on a list of signatures and on a list of prisoners of war paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, 9 April 1865 and in camp at that place on 20 Apr 1865.
Military:
Severe wound to his arm in the battle at Reams Station.
Military:
John W. Hudson applied for a Confederate Veteran's pension in Arkansas. Veteran # 24724 on 19 Aug 1915. Apparently, he applied with John W. Gann since applied the same day and have sequential veteran numbers.
Residence:
Found in 1866 Paulding County tax list - 1 poll, poll tax $1
Residence:
Found in 1867 Paulding County tax list - 1 poll, $1 poll tax
Residence:
Found in 1868 Paulding County tax list - 1 poll, poll tax $1
Residence:
Found in 1869 Paulding County District 1087 tax roll - 1 poll, poll tax $1
Residence:
1869 Georgia Property Tax Digest
J.W. Hudson - 1 poll
Residence:
Found on the 1870 Paulding County, District 1087 tax roll - no land, 1 poll, $1 poll tax.
Census:
John W. Hudson appears to be in the household of James Hudson, who has a son named Wesley. My supposition is that this may be a cousin, but we need to establish a family to connect Wesley to the father of James.
Additionally, there is a 14 year-old Martha Morris, who might also be related.
Possessions:
Indirect Index of Deeds, Nevada County
Grantee: Hudson & Gann
Grantor: G.W. Sandfur
Date of filing: 2 Mar 1874
Date of instrument: 18 Nov 1872
Deed book C, p. 100
Possessions:
Personal Property Tax - 1882
Albany Town School District No. 15
Hudson, J.W.
Poll - 1
Horses - 0
Neat Cattle - 5, $44
Mules - 2, $150
Sheep - 0
Hogs - 1, $2
Gold Watches - 1, $10
Other property - $90
Total - $305
Possessions:
Receipt book page 14
J.W. Hudson
SE SW, S23, T12, R22, 40 acres, value $120
NW SE, S23, T12, R22, 40 acres, value $370
N SW SE, S23, T12, R22, 20 acres, value $60
SE SE, S23, T12, R22, 40 acres, value $120
Buried:
FINDAGRAVE: http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8432851John married Millie Lucinda Almand on 21 Jan 1877 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States. Millie (daughter of Bennett Simeon Almand and Rhoda Catherine Smith) was born on 1 May 1861 in Georgia, United States; died on 9 Jan 1902 in Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Millie Lucinda Almand was born on 1 May 1861 in Georgia, United States (daughter of Bennett Simeon Almand and Rhoda Catherine Smith); died on 9 Jan 1902 in Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485314130:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: LZD8-BDW
- _UID: 4146C3B140AE48C8934ECDAE1C399D9FE605
- Census: 18 Aug 1870, Powder Springs, Cobb, Georgia, United States
- Census: 22 Jun 1880, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Census: 14 Jun 1900, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
Notes:
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There has been some discussion about the birth and death dates of Millie Almand. Her tombstone says she was born 1 May 1861 and died 9 Jan 1902. Mildred Wren says 3 May 1860-9 Jan 1901. Robert Hale says 1 May 1861-9 Jan 1901.
Died:
Many records record her death date as 1901. However, her tombstone, apparently placed at the time, says 1902. She was only 40 when she died.
Buried:
FINDAGRAVE: http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8432848Children:
- George Wesley Hudson was born on 5 Mar 1879 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 27 Dec 1953 in Delight, Pike, Arkansas, United States; was buried in 1953 in Delight, Pike, Arkansas, United States.
- Charles Robert Hudson was born on 21 Jan 1880 in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 15 Dec 1963 in Dumas, Moore, Texas, United States; was buried in Stinnett, Hutchinson, Texas, United States.
- Oscar Hudson was born about 1882 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died about 1883 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Pearl Hudson was born on 15 Dec 1884 in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 4 Mar 1971 in Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried on 6 Mar 1971 in Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Carol Hudson was born on 26 Jan 1887 in Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 26 Sep 1973 in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, United States; was buried on 27 Sep 1973 in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, United States.
- 1. Bessie Hudson was born on 29 Nov 1893 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 16 Feb 1963 in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Hamburg, Ashley, Arkansas, United States.
- Gladys Hudson was born on 10 Oct 1897 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 26 Feb 1980 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried in Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan, United States.
Generation: 3
4. Wesley Hudson was born on 19 Feb 1808 in South Carolina, United States; died on 16 Oct 1889 in Paulding, Georgia, United States; was buried in Paulding, Georgia, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485317752:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: K468-YFG
- _UID: 218C493B96F141C38298A682C2F81DC99EA2
- Residence: 1824, Georgia, United States
- Possessions: 18 Apr 1827, Jackson, Georgia, United States; fortunate drawer in 1827 Georgia Land Lottery; Address:
Roger's District - Possessions: 29 Nov 1832, Madison, Georgia, United States; purchased plot from Notley Gore for $200
- Possessions: 1833, Madison, Georgia, United States; 200 acres; Address:
Vanderford's District - Possessions: 24 Oct 1835, Madison, Georgia, United States; deed from Wesley Hudson to William Sailors
- Possessions: 19 May 1838, Dekalb, Georgia, United States; sold right of way to Western & Atlantic Railroad
- Residence: 1839, Dekalb, Georgia, United States
- Misc: Mar 1839, Dekalb, Georgia, United States; was drawn as petit juror
- Misc: 16 Sep 1839, Dekalb, Georgia, United States; was drawn as petit juror
- Census: 1840, Dekalb, Georgia, United States
- Misc: Jul 1841, Dekalb, Georgia, United States; was selected for a jury
- Residence: 1 Oct 1841, Dekalb, Georgia, United States
- Possessions: 1848, Dekalb, Georgia, United States; 303 acres; Address:
Casey's District - Misc: 10 Jan 1848, Dekalb, Georgia, United States; appointed road commissioner
- Misc: Sep 1848, Dekalb, Georgia, United States; was drawn for grand jury service
- Possessions: 1849, Dekalb, Georgia, United States; 303 acres, District 17, lots 145, 225; Address:
Casey's District - Census: 3 Oct 1850, Dekalb, Georgia, United States
- Occupation: 3 Oct 1850, Dekalb, Georgia, United States; farmer
- Possessions: 3 Oct 1850, Dekalb, Georgia, United States; real property $2000
- Possessions: 12 Dec 1850, Dekalb, Georgia, United States; purchase from James B.M. Landers
- Possessions: 22 Feb 1853, Dekalb, Georgia, United States; purchase from James B.M. Landers
- Misc: 4 Oct 1853, Dekalb, Georgia, United States; was drawn as petit juror
- Misc: 3 Apr 1854, Fulton, Georgia, United States; was empaneled for grand jury service
- Possessions: 1856, Fulton, Georgia, United States; 303 3/4 acres; Address:
Cook's District - Possessions: 1857, Fulton, Georgia, United States; 303 acres, district 17, lots 225, 245; Address:
Cook's District - Possessions: 1859, Fulton, Georgia, United States; 300 acres, district 17, lots 224, 145; Address:
Cook's District - Misc: 4 Apr 1859, Fulton, Georgia, United States; was drawn for petit jury service
- Census: 21 Jul 1860, Fulton, Georgia, United States
- Misc: 2 Oct 1860, Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, United States; was listed in sale of land by auction
- Occupation: 21 Oct 1860, Fulton, Georgia, United States; farmer
- Possessions: 13 Oct 1862, Paulding, Georgia, United States; purchase of land from James C.N. (J.C.H.) Fort
- Misc: 14 Oct 1862, Paulding, Georgia, United States; purchase of slave from B.F. (B.S.) Crenshaw.
- Military: 7 Jul 1863, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Co. A, 9th Battalion, Georgia Cavalry Guard, CSA
- Military: 1 Nov 1863, Paulding, Georgia, United States; re-enlisted in Co. F, 9th Batt'n Cavalry, Georgia State Guards
- Census: 1864, Paulding, Georgia, United States
- Military: 1864, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Georgia Militia, 38th Senatorial District, Militia District 1087,Paulding Co., Georgia
- Residence: 1866, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Religion: 22 Jul 1866, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Residence: 1867, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Residence: 14 Jul 1867, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Residence: 1868, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Possessions: 1869, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 1087 - Residence: 1869, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Possessions: 5 Jun 1869, Fulton, Georgia, United States; sale to Thomas Moore & Benjamine F. Maudlin
- Residence: 1870, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Possessions: Bef 1871, Fulton, Georgia, United States; purchase from William H. Stephens
- Possessions: Bef 1871, Fulton, Georgia, United States; sale to J.D. Lockhart
- Possessions: Bef 1871, Fulton, Georgia, United States; sale to James F. Leonard
- Possessions: Bef 1871, Fulton, Georgia, United States; sale to John D. Golding
- Residence: 1871, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Misc: 8 Sep 1873, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States; listed as security for a defendant in a court case.
- Religion: 16 Dec 1876, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
Pumpkinvine District - Residence: 1878, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States; Address:
341 Mangum St. - Residence: 12 May 1878, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States
- Residence: 18 Jun 1878, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States; sworn in as a petit juror for the week
- Misc: 9 Nov 1878, Paulding, Georgia, United States; sold land
- Residence: 1879, Fulton, Georgia, United States; Address:
341 Mangum St. - Residence: 1879, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States; Address:
345 Henry St. - Residence: 1880, Fulton, Georgia, United States; Address:
345 Henry St. - Census: 9 Jun 1880, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States
- Residence: 1881, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States; Address:
north side of Henry St., 3 doors west of Mangum St - Residence: 1882, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States; Address:
48 Henry St. - Misc: 1 Nov 1883, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States; appeared as a witness for the prosecution in a murder trial
- Residence: 8 Nov 1883, Paulding, Georgia, United States
Notes:
In early Madison County records, there are Gore, Adair, Landers, Sailors, Hudson, Lane who all end up in Paulding County later on. However, these records in Family Search require being at the FHC or an affilliate library.
There are several useful pages in Franklin Garrett's Notes on Old Families of Dekalb & Fulton Counties 1875-1932.
p. 19 - Hiram Casey - captain of the district where the Hudsons are found in 1850. Irish immigrant. Came to Dekalb from Madison, Georgia.
p. 32 - Wesley Hudson burial
p. 79-80 - Wesley Hudson - owned most of Simsville.
Lottery: It appears that Wesley Hudson was a fortunate drawer in the 1827 land lottery in Jackson Co., GA. I need to confirm this.
Democrat Meeting: Westly Hudson is listed as a delegate from Cook's District of Fulton County to the Fulton Democratic Meeting according to the Atlanta Weekly Intelligencer, 12 May 1859, p. 1
Letters of Guardianship: Wesley Hudson and William Cannon apply for letters of guardianship for the persons and property of George R. Cash and Allison Cash, orphans of George W. Cash, dec'd. (Southern Confederacy newspaper, August 24, 1862, p. 4)
CENSUS: Wesley Hudson is not found in a line-by-line search of the 1870 Paulding County Census.
Overview
Wesley Hudson was born in SC around 1808. At some point, he (and maybe his family) moved to Georgia. Wesley Hudson appears in Georgia by the time of his marriage to Elizabeth Landers in 1831. It is not clear where in Georgia he first landed, or where he was married. By 1840, he is found in Dekalb County, GA. Wesley Hudson married Elizabeth (Betsy Ann) Landers in 1831 and they had twelve children. Throughout the 1850’s and 1860’s, Wesley bought and sold land in the 14th and 17th districts of Dekalb County, which became Fulton County in 1853. This land was primarily located to the west of present day Georiga Tech and just to the west of the Fulton County Prison and Animal Control. Sometime between 1862 and 1866, Wesley and family moved from Fulton County to Paulding County, Georgia. They located in the Pumpkinvine community, just to the south of Dallas, Ga, along present day GA 120. Betsy Ann died in 1884. And Wesley died in October of 1889.
Connected Families
In 1850, Wesley appears in Dekalb County surrounded by other Hudsons, many of whom are likely to be related. In the Casey's District, there are several Hudson families. In particular, we find in dwelling 30, Notley Hudson (age 32), in dwelling 36, Catharine Hudson (age 30, in the household of Zilpha Wood), dwelling 92, Wesley Hudson (age 42),dwelling 94, Jane Hudson (age 60), dwelling 95, David Hudson (age 25). Farther along, in dwelling 111, we find Calvin Hudson (age 21). In addition to the families named Hudson, there are other related families here. In dwelling 93, Laura W. Carter, daughter of Wesley Hudson is listed with her husband Nelson. In dwelling 98, Rosanna Leachman is listed with her husband Matthew. According to the IGI, there is a marriage record in Jackson Co., Georgia in 1839 for Matthew Leachman and Rosiana Hudson. It would make sense that that Jane Hudson is the matriarch of this group and that at least Wesley, Notley, David are all her sons. Maybe. Or maybe they are cousins.In any case, they appear to be connected.
By 1860, in addition to these families, we also find a Giles Hudson and a Manning Hudson close at hand that could be connected as well. Manning Hudson appears to move into Campbell County, so maybe he’s not quite as connected.
Rhoda Hudson married John G. Wood in 1866 in Paulding County.However, there is a John G Wood enumerated in 1850 just a few dwellings away from Wesley Hudson in the household of Elias Wood.This could well be another connection.
David Hudson married an Elizabeth Wood in 1845 in this district. She did not live long and David remarried in 1848. If it could be shown that both John G. and Elizabeth were from the same family, this would help with showing some kind of connection between David’s family and that of Wesley. It is known that David moved on to Alabama in about 1855.
Clearly, all of these Hudson families are somehow connected. They also intertwine with the neighbor families. More research is required to sort out the ties. The fact that all Dekalb County records prior to 1842 were lost in a fire hampers our ability to trace this more efficiently.
On the Landers side, there are some connections floating around as well that I will mention, though these will be followed in more depth in the Landers section. In 1860, Rebecca Landers, age 55, is enumerated with Wesley's family. After some confusion over the relation ship to Rebecca, the 1880 census shows her listed as an aunt, presumably Elizabeth’s aunt. And she is listed as single, so perhaps she is a spinster sister to Elizabeth’s father.
Names
There has been some confusion over Wesley’s name. The tradition passed along in the Arkansas branch of the family was that his name was George Wesley Hudson. However, his tombstone, which was placed in the 1990’s by Howard Lane of Dallas, GA, reads John Wesley Hudson.Wesley himself is always referred to as just Wesley in any documents found to date. He confounds the problem somewhat by naming two sons after himself: John Wesley who went to Arkansas, and George Wesley who remained in Dallas. It seems likely that George Wesley was also called Wesley during his life. That would lend some credence to Wesley’s true name being George Wesley. However, since he himself was always called Wesley, until this can be resolved, he will be referred to as Wesley.
Pumpkinvine Baptist Church
One of the main places where Wesley’s name can be traced is in the church minutes for Pumpkinvine Baptist Church. Over a period of some 20 years, the Hudsons appear quite frequently. Initially, when Wesley joins the church, he is referred to as Wesley Hudson. A year later,in 1867, a J.W. Hudson takes a position on the church committee. This could have been Wesley’s son, John Wesley, since he was of age and had not yet left for Arkansas, but in light of the fact that Wesley was still around, it seems much more likely to refer to him. Most of the other references to him are clearly to W. Hudson or Wesley Hudson and are pretty much unambiguous, since his son was called John and his younger son, George Wesley, called Wesley, was not yet of age.
Wesley Hudson served on a number of church committees and was often called upon to visit and talk with church members who had gone astray and then to act to either include or exclude them from the church.He, himself, became the target of this same kind of activity. On 14 Feb 1874, Wesley Hudson acknowledged before the assembly that he had been drinking too much. Apparently this was resolved, since he was not excluded from the fellowship.
On 16 Dec 1876, Wesley Hudson and Matilda Moore were excluded from the church for living in sin. At first, I believed this must be a clue that Elizabeth and Rebecca had died and left Matilda and Wesley alone. But, the 1880 census shows both of them alive and well. I do not understand quite what would have caused this exclusion without also estranging Elizabeth. I believe at that time that Wesley moved his membership to Dallas Baptist Church. On 17 Nov 1877, the church received a petition for restoration from J.W. Hudson. John Wesley Hudson had already gone to Arkansas by this time, so this is somewhat confusing. Wesley had been excluded from the fellowship and would need a letter of restoration before he could transfer his letter of membership to another church. But, if this is a reference to Wesley,it goes back to the confusion over his name.
According to Franklin Garrett's Necrology, at one time, Wesley Hudson owned all of the property around the present (1932) site of Simsville in Fulton Co. More interestingly, Garrett describes the origins of the City of Atlanta, grown up around the "Terminus" of the Western &Atlantic Railroad. Wesley Hudson is listed as one of the pioneers in the area to sell land for the initial right-of-way from the railroad's crossing of the Chattahoochee River to its Terminus in Land Lot 78, District 14, approximately at the current intersection of Foundry St.and the W&ARR.
Where he's not:
1870 Georgia Census index
1870 Paulding Census
1870 Fulton Census (where he was before)
1873 Fulton tax digest
1884 Fulton tax digest
1885 Fulton tax digest
Newton Co. marriages, estates, wills, deeds
Dekalb Co. marriages
Henry Co. marriages, estates
Jackson Co. marriages
Clarke Co. marriages
Madison Co. marriages
Franklin Co. marriages
Gwinnett Co. marriages, inferior court
Fayette Co. marriages
Jefferson Co. wills
Elbert marriages
Jackson wills
Franklin County estates, marriages
Madison Co. tax digest 1830, 1832
Jackson Co tax digest 1829, 1827
Utoy Primitive Baptist Church records, Fulton Co
Fulton / Dekalb Tax digest - 1846, 1847, 1854, 1855 (Fragmented list)
Nancy Creek Primitive Baptist Church records, Chamblee, GA
Concord Baptist Church records, Mableton, Cobb Co, GA (lots of early Gann names)
Walnut Fork Baptist Church, Jackson Co, GA records
Dekalb Co index to wills, estates, ordinary court minutes
Where to check next:
GA State Census records - 1834, 1838, etc.
1830 US Census - Madison County, Georgia
p. 103
Line 9 - John H. Hudson - 100001-10001-2 male slaves < 10 - 6
Line 20 - Lewis Landers - 111001-21001-8
Line 27 - Benjamin Landers - 10011-10001-5
p. 106
Line 8 - Notley Gore - 011111-110001-8
p 107
Line 6 - John Landers - 201001-011001-1 female slave 55-100-8
Line 12 - Manning H. Gore - 01000001-0100001-4
p. 110
line 10 - John C. Landers - 0000001-2121101-9
p. 117
Line 2 - William Hudson - 012120001-0110001-10
p. 118
Line 24 - Sarah Landers 0-0011001-3
Based on the 1830 census, assuing Wesley & Elizabeth did marry in 1831, then they were probably in Madison in 1830. William is the only Hudson in the county where Wesley fits. John C. Landers, a name we keep coming back to, could be her father. But she also fits in Sarah Landers household.
1820 US Census, Madison County, GA
William Adare
Bozeman Adare
No Hudsons or Gore in 1820
Birth:
A letter to John Wesley Hudson in 1899 confirms Wesley's birthdate
Residence:
In order for Wesley to draw in the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery, he was required to be 18 years old and a resident of Georgia for at least the preceding three years. Since Wesley was a fortunate drawer in the 1827 lottery, he must have been in Georgia by 1824. Likewise, he had to be 18 years old in 1827, and therefore born by 1809.
Possessions:
Wesley Hudson of Jackson County, Georgia, Roger's District, was a fortunate drawer in the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery. He drew lot 8, District 5, Section 1 (Lee County).
There is a list on FamilySearch, in the Lumpkin County images, of Jackson County eligible drawers for the 1825 Land Lottery. This can be found at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHK-Q35R-NGS3?view=explore&groupId=TH-7769-103366-17133-56h
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHK-Q35R-NGS3?view=explore&groupId=TH-7769-103366-17133-56
Listed in Rogers District are
Elizabeth Hudson - widow
John Hudson - 1 draw
William Hudson s[r] - Orphan
Christopher Sailors, Senr - 2 Revolutionaries
For the 1832 land lottery, the following Hudson drawers were found at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHV-B35R-NL67?view=explore&groupId=TH-7769-103366-17133-56
McGinnis District, No. 255
William Hudson - 1
Giles Hutson - 2
Elizabeth Hutson - 1
Christopher Sailors, Jr - 1
Notley Gore - 2
Samuel Gore - 2
Thomas Gore - 1
Possessions:
DEED: 29 Nov 1832. Wesley Hudson purchased a plot of land in Madison Co. from Notley Gore. This helps to confirm the birthdate as around 1808.
Land described in the deed. Recorded 28 Oct 1835, Jackson County, Georgia.
29 Nov 1832. Notley Gore of Jackson County to Wesley Hudson of Madison County. Land described in the deed sold for $200 on 29 Nov 1832. Deed written as Jackson County deed, but recorded in Madison County, 28 Oct 1835
Land description from the deed: Beginning at a hickory thence No. 30 West 45 chains to a black oak corner and thence N 60 E 45 chains to a chestnut and thence S 30 E 40 chains to a pine corner on McBeaz line thence south 5 chains along sd line to a post oak thence S 59 West 42 ch 50 links along McBeaz line to the beginning hickory corner. "on the waters of South River", 100 acres more or less.
Possessions:
1833 Georgia Property Tax Digest
William Hudson, agent
for Wesley Hudson, Madison County, 200 acres 3rd class, Watercourse B.R., granted to Gore, adjoining McRee, total tax 28 cents.
The fact that William Hudson is listed as an agent for Wesley Hudson might suggest that William is Wesley's father or other close relative (since he is the one paying taxes for him) and that Wesley is out of the area at tax time.
Possessions:
DEED: 24 Oct 1835. Wesley sold the plot of land he purchased from Notley Gore. In fact, the deeds were recorded simultaneously. I believe this is when he moved to Dekalb County from Madison
24 Oct 1835. Deed from Wesley Hudson to William Sailors of the land Wesley purchased in 1832 from Notley Gore. Land described in the deed sold for $200. Recorded 29 Oct 1835.
Land description from the deed: Beginning at a hickory thence No. 30 West 45 chains to a black oak corner and thence N 60 E 45 chains to a chestnut and thence S 30 E 40 chains to a pine corner on McBeaz line thence south 5 chains along sd line to a post oak thence S 59 West 42 ch 50 links along McBeaz line to the beginning hickory corner. "on the waters of South River", 100 acres more or less.
Possessions:
DEED: Wesley Hudson sold a right of way for a railroad grade with average width of 66 feet to Western & Atlantic Railroad. This right of way was located in lot 150, District 17, Dekalb County and was sold for the sum of $62. This land was part of the right of way for the W&A RR from the Chattahoochee River to the original "Terminus" of the railroad near present-day Five Points in downtown Atlanta. Right of way was purchased from eight people for the original railway. This purchase was part of the original formation of the city that was to become Atlanta. Today, this land is located along the western side of the campus of Georgia Tech in midtown Atlanta, between Techwood Drive and Marietta St., north of North Avenue.
Wesley Hudson's sale of land to the W&ARR is noted in an Atlanta Constitution on 10 Aug 1894 as the State of Georgia & W&A RR seek a restraining order against the Southern railway for unauthorized connection to the W&A on the land sold by Wesley.
Deed records for Dekalb County were destroyed in 1842. The only deeds prior to that are ones that were re-recorded.
Misc:
Wesley Hudson served as a Petit Juror in Dekalb County during the May and September 1839 terms of court.
Petit jurors drawn Mar 1839 for next term
Juror no. 6 - Wesley Hudson
Misc:
Petit Jury No. 2 dawn Sept 16, 1839
Juror no. 5 - Wesley Hudson
Census:
Wesley Hudson is enumerated as Wiley Hudson in Dekalb County. The person enumerated is clearly Wesley since he is in the same spot as Wesley for years afterward and all of the members of the household exactly match Wesley's family. No other Wiley is found in this part of the state before or after.
He is enumerated here as Wiley rather than Wesley, but he is the only Hudson in the area where he owned land and next door to his presumed brother-in-law, Hosea Maner.
Enumeration: 110001-11001, 0 slaves, 6 people
Misc:
Jury drawn July 1841 for the next term
Juror 18. Wesley Hudson
Residence:
During the October 1841 session of the court, Wesley Hudson was listed as part of a team of men to lay out a new road "from Robert Lemon's to intersect with the Road at or near the (Peachtree) Creek between said Lemon's and Meredith Collier's". This road was also known as Montgomery Ferry Rd.
Possessions:
1848 Georgia Property Tax Digest
Wesley Hudson - 1 poll, 25 acres 2nd class, 278 acres 3rd class, lots 225, 145, district 17, total tax 91 cents.
Located also in the district: David Hutson, Joel K Landers, John K Landers (no poll), Matthew Leachman, Hozea Maner
Misc:
Wesley Hudson was appointed road commissioner for the year, Militia District 469, Dekalb Co, along with Jesse Wood and Elijah Donahoo, J.P.
Misc:
Grand jurors drawn Sept. term 1848 for March term 1849
Juror no. 20 - Wesley Hudson
Possessions:
1 poll, 303 acres 3rd class land, District 17, lots 145, 225, tax paid 86c, 5m
Also in the district are
Hudson, David - 1 poll
Hudson, Manner - 1 poll
Landers, John K - 1 poll
Leachman, Matthew - 1 poll
Manor, Hozier - 1 poll, 220 acres 3rd class, Dist. 17, lot 82
Norton, Silas - 1 poll, 240 acres
Census:
Wesley Hudson and several other Hudson families are all found in Casey's district in 1850. Hiram Casey was captain of the district. He was an Irishman who had lived previously in Madison, GA. Possibly, the Hudsons were associated with him there. See p. 19, Franklin Garrett's Notes on Old Dekalb and Fulton County Families 1874 - 1932.
Possessions:
DEED: 12 Dec 1850 - Wesley Hudson purchased from James B.M. Landers approximately 100 acres in the north half of lot number 145 in the 14th district of Dekalb Co, in the part of Dekalb County that was originally in Henry Co. for the sum of $_25.
Possessions:
DEED: 22 Feb 1853 - Wesley Hudson purchased from James B.M. Landers lot 225 in the 17th district of Dekalb Co., in the part of Dekalb Co.that formerly was part of Henry Co., for $850.
Misc:
Petit Jury No. 1, sworn Oct 4, 1853
Juror No. 1 - Wesley Hudson
Misc:
Grand Jury empaneled & sworn - April 3, 1854
Juror No. 3 - Wesley Hudson
Possessions:
1856 Georgia Property Tax Digest
Wesley Hudson - 1 poll, 3 children aged 8-16, 25 acres 2nd class, 177 1/2 acres 3rd class, lot 224, district 17, 25 acres 2nd class, 76 1/4 acres 3rd class, lot 144, district 14, value $3000. No slaves, Cash $136, personal property $656, total value $3792, taxable value $3592, poll tax 25 cents, total tax $3.48.2
Also located in the district: Giles Hudson, Erwin Hudson, William Hudson, Notley Hudson
Possessions:
1857 Georgia Property Tax Digest
Wesley Hudson - 1 poll, 3 children 8 to 16 years old, 25 acres 2nd class, 177 1/2 ac 3rd class lot 225, district 17, 101 1/4 ac 3rd class land, lot 245, district 17, value $3000. 2 slaves, valued at zero, personal property $660, total value $3660, taxable value $3460. poll tax 25 cents, total tax $3.01
Also located in the district: Giles Hudson, Notley Hudson
Possessions:
1859 Georgia Property Tax Digest
Wesley Hudson - 1 poll, 2 children aged 8 to 16, 75 acres 2nd class, 225 acres 3rd class, 300 acres total, lots 145, 224, district 17, Fulton county, value $3000, cash $125, property value $700. Total real & personal property $3825, taxable value $3625, tax on poll 25 cents
Located nearby: Giles Hudson, William Hutson (son), Notley Hudson
Misc:
Petit Jury #2, Sworn April 4, 1859
Juror No. 10. - Wesley Hudson
Misc:
Recorded in Court of Ordinary, Fulton County Georgia, but also recorded in Paulding County Deeds.
Wesley Hudson, adm. of A. (Andrew) J. Walraven, dec'd. to J.J. Gregory and J.T. Read of Paulding Co. at auction by public outcry, Lot No. 3, Block A, in the town of Dallas.
Beginning on 6 Aug 1860, advertised in Temperance Crusader and at the Paulding County Courthouse. Sold lot 2 Oct 1860, recorded 4 Oct 1860 for $326.50
No record found yet of Wesley Hudson being appointed administrator for A.J. Walraven.
Possessions:
DEED: 13 Oct 1862 - Wesley Hudson purchased from James C.N. Fort 200 acres consisting of lots 574, 575, 578, 579, 580 in District 2, Section 3, Paulding Co., GA for $2500.
Fort, J.C.H. of Paulding County to Westly Hudson of Fulton County, lots 573, 574, 578, 579, 580, District 2, Section 3, Paulding County, Georgia for $2500 in hand paid.
Sale transacted 13 Oct 1862, recorded 17 Apr 1863
Misc:
DEED: 14 Oct 1862 - Wesley Hudson purchased a slave from B.F. Crenshaw for $1250. This slave, named George, was a male, presumed to be about 27 years old and described as dark complected
Sale transacted in Atlanta, 4 Oct 1862
Received $1250 for negro man by the name of George, about 27 years old, dark complexion. "The said boy I warrant to be a slave and sound in body and mind."
Recorded, Paulding County, 17 Apr 1863
Military:
Co. F, 9th Battalion, Georgia Cavalry Guard, CSA
Census:
Wesley Hudson listed in the 1864 Census to Re-Organize the Georiga Militia. Listed in the 38th Senatorial District, 1087 Militia district of Paulding Co., 56 years old, born in South Carolina, occupation: farmer.
1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia
Military:
Georgia Militia, 38th Senatorial District, Militia District 1087,Paulding Co., Georgia
Residence:
1866 - Wesley Hudson appears on the Pumpkinvine District, Paulding Co., GA tax list
Found in the 1866 Paulding County tax list.
Wesley Hudson - 1 poll, 6 sheep, 1 dog, 3 of his own children under 18 in the house, 200 acres of land, Paulding county section 3, district 2, lots 573, 574, 575, 579, 580, valued at $1000. Personal property value - $326
Religion:
RELIGION: Wesley Hudson was active in the Pumpkinvine Baptist Church, Paulding Co., Ga. He joined by letter of transfer on 22 July 1866.By 1867, a J.W. Hudson was appointed to the church committee. This could be a reference to Wesley's son, John Wesley, who would have been of age by that time. In general, when referring to Wesley in the church minutes, he is called W. Hudson or Wesley Hudson. However, one other notable occasion refers to an ambiguous J. W. Hudson. In July 1867, Wesley was appointed delegate to a general meeting. 14 Feb 1874 he made an acknowledgement to the church for drinking too much. 16 Dec 1876 he Wesley was charged with adultery and dismissed . (also charged Malinda Moore with the same). Shortly after this, Wesley moved back to Atlanta.
Residence:
RESIDENCE: 1867 - Wesley Hudson appears on list of qualified voters, created under the reconstruction act of 1867, for Pumpkinvine District, Paulding Co., GA.
Found on 1867 Paulding County tax list.
Wesley Hudson - 1 poll, 4 children of his own under 18, 1 child for whom he is guardian, 200 acres, Paulding County section 3, district 2, lots 573, 574, 575, 579, 580, personal property $ 350
Residence:
RESIDENCE: 1868 - Wesley Hudson appears on the Pumpkinvine District, Paulding Co., GA tax list
Found in 1868 Paulding County tax list
Wesley Hudson - no poll, 4 children of his own under 18, 1 child for whom he is guardian, 200 acres, Paulding County section 3 district 2, lots 573, 574, 575, 579, 580, value $1200, personal property $394
Possessions:
1869 Georgia Property Tax Digest
Wesley Hudson - no poll, 3 children between 6 & 18, 2 children between 6 & 18 that he is guardian for, 200 acres, Paulding Co, district 2, section 3, no lots specified, valued at $1500. Personal property $350, total value $1850. Taxable value $1650.
Residence:
RESIDENCE: 1869 - Wesley Hudson appears on the Pumpkinvine District, Paulding Co., GA tax list
Wesley Hudson - no poll, 3 of his own children under 18, 2 children for whom he is guardian, 200 acres, Paulding County, section 3 district 2, lots 573, 574, 575, 579, 580, value $1500, personal property $350
Possessions:
DEED: 5 Jun 1869 - Wesley Hudson sold the land in Fulton Co. (originally Dekalb Co.) that he purchased from JBM Landers in 1850 and 1853. This includes part of three lots: lot 125 in the 17th District,lots 144 and 145 in the 15th District.
Residence:
RESIDENCE: 1870 - Wesley Hudson appears on the Pumpkinvine District, Paulding Co., GA tax list
Wesley Hudson - no poll, 3 of his own children under 18, 2 children for whom he is guardian, 200 acres Paulding County, section 3 district 2, lots 207, 208, 573, 574, 575, value $1500, personal property $500
Possessions:
DEED: 1871 - Wesley Hudson sold land to James F. Leonard, John D. Golding, and J.D. Lockhart and purchased land from William H.Stephens. All of these transactions are listed in the general index to deed for Fulton Co., GA as being in either Book B or Book F. Of all of the old deed records of Fulton County, these two books are the only ones that are missing. Therefore, the details of these transactions are not known.
Residence:
RESIDENCE: 1871 - Wesley Hudson appears on the Pumpkinvine District, Paulding Co., GA tax list
Religion:
dismissed from Pumpkinvine Baptist Church
Residence:
RESIDENCE: 1878 - Wesley Hudson appears in an Atlanta City Directory.His residence is at 341 Mangum St. and he is listed as a carpenter.
Residence:
RESIDENCE: 1878 - Wesley Hudson is listed as having mail waiting in the Atlanta post office, 12 May 1878
Residence:
RESIDENCE: 1878 - Wesley Hudson is listed in a group of petit jurors sworn in for the week of June 18, 1878
Misc:
Transaction date 4 Nov 1878, Recorded 9 Nov 1878
Wesley Hudson of Fulton Co to Stephen N. Allen of Paulding County, for $2500 in hand paid, lots 579, 574, 573, 578, 580, district 2, section 3, originally Cherokee County, now Paulding County, 40 acres each lot
Residence:
RESIDENCE: 1879 - Wesley Hudson appears on the Fulton County Tax List.
RESIDENCE: 1879 - Wesley Hudson appears in a different Atlanta City Directory. His residence is 341 Mangum St. and he is listed as a carpenter.
Residence:
RESIDENCE: 1879 - Wesley Hudson appears in an Atlanta City Directory. His residence is 345 Henry St.
Residence:
RESIDENCE: 1880 - Wesley Hudson appears in two different Atlanta City directories. His residence is 345 Henry St.
RESIDENCE: 1880 - Wesley Hudson appears on the Fulton County Tax List
Residence:
RESIDENCE: 1881 - Wesley Hudson appears in an Atlanta City Directory. His residence is listed as the north side of Henry St., 3 doors west of Mangum St. This is located pretty much under the current Georgia World Congress Center north parking lot.
Residence:
RESIDENCE: 1882 - Wesley Hudson appears in an Atlanta City Directory. His residence is listed as 48 Henry St.
Died:
DEATH: His death is noted in the Paulding New Era newspaper on 25 Oct 1889. He fell, cut his head on a fence and died. The story is recounted as follows: "Uncle Wesley Hudson of this county departed life last Wednesday night at nine o'clock. He fell against the fence the day before and received the wound on his head that caused his death and was interred at the Lane grave yard yesterday evening. The deceased was over 80 years old and the writer spent a part of the day with him last Saturday and he remarked that he knew his time here was very short and said further that he had decided for some time to live as near in the path of duty as he could and to do all of the good that he could but we did not know that his time was so short. He was everybody's friend but a special friend of the writer and we are sad on account of his departure."
Buried:
Wesley Hudson has a Confederate headstone that is incorrect on almost every count - birth year, death year, and name are all incorrect. The unit he served with also appears incorrect.
BURIAL: Wesley is buried in the Lane Cemetery, just off Pumpkinvine Rd., GA 120, south of Dallas, GA. Horace Lane, in the 1980's, did much work to rehabilitate the cemetery. In doing this, he placed new stones on the graves of Wesley and Betsy Hudson. Owing to his confusion over Wesley Hudson's name, the name on the stone is incorrectly listed as John Wesley Hudson.Wesley married Elizabeth Ann Landers on 6 Jul 1831 in Georgia, United States. Elizabeth (daughter of Landers) was born on 16 Mar 1816 in South Carolina, United States; died on 16 Feb 1884 in Paulding, Georgia, United States; was buried in Paulding, Georgia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Elizabeth Ann Landers was born on 16 Mar 1816 in South Carolina, United States (daughter of Landers); died on 16 Feb 1884 in Paulding, Georgia, United States; was buried in Paulding, Georgia, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485318099:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: LZD8-R6D
- _UID: 109B1376922744AFA959E18DEA45F7AA203E
- Census: 1850, Dekalb, Georgia, United States
- Census: 21 Jul 1860, Fulton, Georgia, United States
- Census: 9 Jun 1880, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States
Notes:
DEATH: "Paulding New Era - A Sudden Death - Written for the New Era
Old Aunt Betsy Hudson, the wife of old Uncle Wesley Hudson, on the 16th of this inst. after eating her supper as heartily as usual went into the other room and took her seat by the fire and stuck her feet up to warm them and told some of the family to hand her the camphor. The old man reached on the mantle and gave her the camphor bottle. She swallowed a little of it and it seemed to strangle her. The old man turned off to weaken the camphor a little and she was dead in five minutes. She was an old mother that every body liked that was acquainted with her. She had been a consistent and orderly member of the church for something like fifty years and was a devoted Christian ;and while she is dead here and taken from our midst we believe that she is alive spiritually though we all sympathize with old Uncle Wesley and all the bereaved family." - Paulding New Era, 21 Feb 1884
Some people have claimed that Elizabeth Landers died as early as 1870. In fact, her tombstone says her death was ca. 1875, but it is a replacement tombstone. The fact of the matter is that she is enumerated with Wesley in the 1880 census living in Fulton County. A notice of her death is found in the Feb 21, 1884 edition of the Paulding New Era newspaper. It says that Elizabeth Hudson, wife of Wesley Hudson died on Saturday, the 16th of February, 1884.
Death certificate of J.W. Hudson says his mother's name was Susan Landers.
My guess is that Betsy is the daughter of John K Landers and the sister of James B.M Landers, Jesse C Landers, and John C Landers
Buried:
This stone lists an incorrect date for Betsy's death. It was placed in the 1970s. Subsequent research has correctly identified her actual death date.Notes:
Married:
Based on Wesley's location in Jackson & Madison Counties, this marriage probably took place in one of these two places. Likewise, Betsy's family was likely in this area.Children:
- Laura W. Hudson was born on 19 Oct 1832 in Georgia, United States; and died.
- William Irvin Hudson was born on 21 Jul 1834 in Georgia, United States; died in Cobb, Georgia, United States.
- Silas N. Hudson was born on 28 Dec 1836 in Georgia, United States; died on 20 Sep 1841 in Dekalb, Georgia, United States.
- Susan C. Hudson was born on 27 Feb 1840 in Georgia, United States; died on 27 Mar 1858 in Fulton, Georgia, United States.
- 2. John Wesley Hudson was born on 3 Feb 1842 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States; died on 13 Jun 1925 in Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried about 14 Jun 1925 in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Ann Catherine Hudson was born on 18 May 1844 in Dekalb, Georgia, United States; died on 23 Apr 1925 in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, United States; was buried in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, United States.
- Jane Hudson was born on 14 Feb 1847 in Georgia, United States; died on 10 Dec 1884 in Paulding, Georgia, United States; was buried in Dec 1884 in Paulding, Georgia, United States.
- Rhoda T. Hudson was born on 14 Mar 1849 in Dekalb, Georgia, United States; died on 15 Dec 1913 in Paulding, Georgia, United States; was buried in Paulding, Georgia, United States.
- Elizabeth Hudson was born on 28 Jun 1851 in Dekalb, Georgia, United States; died on 9 Jul 1859 in Fulton, Georgia, United States.
- Benjamin Franklin Pierce Hudson was born on 22 Dec 1854 in Fulton, Georgia, United States; died on 1 Nov 1925 in Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, United States; was buried in Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, United States.
- George Wesley Hudson was born on 17 Oct 1856 in Fulton, Georgia, United States; died on 7 Jan 1926 in Paulding, Georgia, United States; was buried in Paulding, Georgia, United States.
- Charles David Hudson was born on 12 Jul 1860 in Fulton, Georgia, United States; died on 13 Dec 1937 in Texarkana, Miller, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Texarkana, Miller, Arkansas, United States.
6. Bennett Simeon Almand was born on 22 Feb 1836 in Newton, Georgia, United States (son of Peter Bennett Almand and Permelia B. Dorsey); died on 1 Nov 1921 in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military: Civil War - CSA
- _AMTID: 162485313983:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: K87N-CHJ
- _UID: 41B07C57EC734FF2BC1112FDDCC77AEE4B87
- Census: 28 Oct 1850, Powder Springs, Cobb, Georgia, United States
- Census: 21 Jun 1860, Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, United States
- Occupation: 21 Jun 1860, Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, United States; day laborer
- Possessions: 21 Jun 1860, Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, United States; personal property $200
- Military: 31 May 1862, Bowdon, Carroll, Georgia, United States; enlisted in Co C, 56th Ga Inf, CSA
- Military: 4 Jul 1863, Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi, United States; was captured as a prisioner of war
- Military: 8 Jul 1863, Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi, United States; was paroled as a prisoner of war
- Census: 18 Aug 1870, Cobb, Georgia, United States
- Census: 18 Aug 1870, Powder Springs, Cobb, Georgia, United States
- Census: 14 Jun 1880, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Occupation: 14 Jun 1880, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; farmer
- Possessions: 1882, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; personal property valued at $195; Address:
Albany Township - Possessions: 1892, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; roughly 220 acres in S-34, T-12, R-22; Address:
Section 34, Township 12, Range 22 - Census: 12 Jun 1900, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Occupation: 12 Jun 1900, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; farmer
- Military: 1909, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; applied for a pension based on service in the CSA and was approved
- Census: 6 May 1910, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Occupation: 6 May 1910, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; farmer
- Census: 19 Jan 1920, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
Notes:
MILITARY: (Robert Hale) Appears on the muster roll of Co C, 56th Ga Vol Inf. Private on 10 May 1862. Captured at Vicksburg, Miss, 4 July 1863 and paroled there 8 Jul 1863.
MILITARY: Almand, Bennett S. (or Almond)- private May 10, 1862.Captured at Vicksburg, Miss. July 4, 1863 , and paroled there July 8,1863. "Appears on an undated list of effective men of the 56th Regiment Ga. Inf., present and furloughed at Enterprise, Miss. July 23, 1863." No later record.
Newton1, N5, N1
Must have moved to Arkansas prior to Dec. 1872
Birth:
BIRTH: IGI 7320614,11
Military:
Enlistment is also seen as 10 May 1862, 15 May 1862.
Military:
Signed an oath of loyalty to the US as a condition of his parole.
Census:
The 1870 census enumerates Bennett as Bennett Osborn. The family matches, but appears to have been provided by someone outside the family due to the variations.
Notable variations include rough ages, a son William who is really a daughter Willie, Neliar instead of Ella, and an extra 1 year old son, John. This son, John, does not appear in other censuses.
Robert, born in July 1870, is not listed since the census date is earlier in the year.
All of this implies that the Almands moved to Arkansas no earlier than then fall of 1870.
Census:
Enumerated as Bennett Osborn and family. This family includes all of the Almand family. This seems to have been provided by someone who didn't really know.
Bennett Osborn, age 30
Rhoda, age 20
Millie, age 9
William, age 5
Neliar, age 2
John, age 1
Possessions:
Personal Property Tax - 1882
Albany Township School District No. 41
Almand, B.S.
Poll - 1
Horses - 0
Neat Cattle - 5, $40
Mules - 1, $100
Sheep - 0
Hogs - 2, $5
Gold Watches - 0
Other property - $50
Total - $195
Possessions:
Receipt page 14
B.S. Almand fr [fractional]
SW SW NE S34, T12, R22, 6 acres, value $20
State Tax -
General State Tax - 4c
School Fund - 4c
Sinking Fund - 1c
Pension Fund - 1c
County Tax
General Purposes - 9c
Unnamed Tax - 1c
D.S. Tax - 10c
Total Tax - 30c
Receipt page 14
B.S. Almand
W SE S34, T12, R22, 80 acres, value $200
State Tax -
General State Tax - 45c
School Fund - 40c
Sinking Fund - 10c
Pension Fund - 5c
County Tax
General Purposes - 90c
Unnamed Tax - 10c
D.S. Tax - 100c
Total Tax - 300c
Buried:
FINDAGRAVE: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8432897Bennett married Rhoda Catherine Smith on 11 Sep 1859 in Paulding, Georgia, United States. Rhoda (daughter of Thomas Smith and Millie Allen) was born on 1 Aug 1844 in Alabama, United States; died on 23 May 1917 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Rhoda Catherine Smith was born on 1 Aug 1844 in Alabama, United States (daughter of Thomas Smith and Millie Allen); died on 23 May 1917 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485319683:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: M1FQ-TL7
- _UID: 2CB07710AF2A4E24841405604AE0586C9942
- Census: 1850, Cherokee, Alabama, United States
- Census: Jun 1860, Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, United States
- Census: 18 Aug 1870, Powder Springs, Cobb, Georgia, United States
- Census: 14 Jun 1880, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Census: 12 Jun 1900, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
- Census: 6 May 1910, Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States
Notes:
Rhoda was also sometimes called Rhody or Ody.
BIRTH: Could have been born in Paulding Co., Ga or in adjoining counties of Alabama. Census says AL.
Newton1, N5, N1
Interestingly, there is a Roda C. Smith on the Dawes Roll, Card 159, Roll 527 listed as Cherokee by blood, 1/16. She is listed with Bill Jones and Sarah Jones as Parent, but I am not sure what that means yet. She is listed as 50 years old, but the rolls were usually dated from 1902, or as early as 1898, so the age is wrong in any case. I doubt that this is this same Rhoda C. Smith, though it is possible given her location. Certainly by the time of the enrollment, she was not known as Rhoda C. Smith, but rather Rhoda C. Almand.
Birth:
Rhoda is pretty consistent in reporting that she was born in Alabama in the Census.
1850 - age 5, AL
1860 - age 16, AL
1870 - can't find
1880 - age 36, AL, AL, GA
1900 - age 56, AL, AL, AL
1910 - age 66, AL, AL, GA
Census:
The 1910 census says that 7 of her 11 children are still living.
Buried:
FINDAGRAVE: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=171314546Children:
- 3. Millie Lucinda Almand was born on 1 May 1861 in Georgia, United States; died on 9 Jan 1902 in Albany Township, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Willie B. Almand was born on 1 Sep 1864 in Georgia, United States; died on 16 Feb 1901 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Ella Almand was born on 17 Aug 1867 in Newton, Georgia, United States; died on 12 Dec 1880.
- Robert Babert Almand was born on 1 Jul 1870 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States; died on 6 Nov 1928 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Portia C. Almand was born on 12 Dec 1872 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 13 Mar 1949 in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Gracie Gertrude Almand was born on 29 Sep 1875 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 24 Feb 1946 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Nettie Viola Almand was born on 12 Jun 1878 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 2 Sep 1902 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Henry Bennett Almand was born on 9 Aug 1880 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 18 Jan 1945 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Lillie Almand was born on 5 May 1882 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 28 Apr 1953 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, United States.
- Bertha Addie Almand was born on 2 Jan 1885 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 5 Feb 1938 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Hollie Obie Almand was born on 30 Mar 1887 in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; died on 15 Sep 1935 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
Generation: 4
10. Landers (son of Landers); and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485318095:1030:191555462
- _UID: E8624254A5AA4F4C8CE1246050D389167D0A
Children:
- 5. Elizabeth Ann Landers was born on 16 Mar 1816 in South Carolina, United States; died on 16 Feb 1884 in Paulding, Georgia, United States; was buried in Paulding, Georgia, United States.
12. Peter Bennett Almand was born on 14 Aug 1812 in Elbert, Georgia, United States (son of Thomas Almand, Jr. and Nancy David); died on 18 Sep 1887 in Hempstead, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Blevins, Hempstead, Arkansas, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485314174:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: LHKY-G1Y
- _UID: 5E939891B5944D3A94596FFF5AF782677F6A
- Census: 1838, Newton, Georgia, United States
- Census: 1840, Newton, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 476 - Census: 28 Oct 1850, Powder Springs, Cobb, Georgia, United States
- Occupation: 28 Oct 1850, Powder Springs, Cobb, Georgia, United States; farmer
- Possessions: 28 Oct 1850, Powder Springs, Cobb, Georgia, United States; real property $300
- Census: 21 Jun 1860, Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, United States
- Occupation: 21 Jun 1860, Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, United States; day laborer
- Possessions: 21 Jun 1860, Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, United States; personal property $200
- Census: 1864, Paulding, Georgia, United States
- Census: 13 Aug 1870, Lost Mountain, Cobb, Georgia, United States
- Occupation: 13 Aug 1870, Lost Mountain, Cobb, Georgia, United States; house carpenter
- Possessions: 9 Dec 1873, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; purchased land from the US Government
- Possessions: 9 Feb 1874, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; bond from D.B. Almand
- Possessions: 13 Dec 1875, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; purchase of US property cancelled.
- Census: 11 Jun 1880, Garland Township, Hempstead, Arkansas, United States
- Possessions: 27 Apr 1885, Hempstead, Arkansas, United States; Homesteaded land NE 1/4 NW 1/4 S1 T11S R24W 5PM, 35.6 acres
Notes:
It is likely that Peter was born in Elbert Co., GA, but no proof of this has yet been found.
Peter and Permelia were married by Elbert H. Gay, J.P.
N5
Peter is another of the mysterious Butler boys.
Birth:
Some sources list Peter's birthdate as August 1, others as August 14. Liz Layson uses August 14. His gravestone says 14 August 1812
Census:
Enumeration: 10001-10001001
Looks like someone's mother is living in this house with them.
Many family members are nearby.
Peter B Almand - This person
Elihu Sparks - Sarah Almand (sister) married Elisha Sparks
David B Almand (brother)
Henry P Almond (brother)
William Almand (brother) - Probably Welcome
Joseph H Almand (brother)
William Plunkett - David B married Mahala Plunkett
Census:
1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia
CENSUS: 1864 - P.B. Allman listed in 38th Senatorial District, 1043 Militia District, Paulding Co., Georgia. 52 years old, born in GA, occupation: farmer.
Possessions:
Bennett S. Almand appears in the tract book of the General Land Office, Vol 46 for Arkansas, p. 18.
The entry appears to originally say N 1/2 NW 1/4, but that is struck out and replaced with Home. This is listed in Section 33, Twp 10 S, Range 22 W, 80acres, with no rate or purchase price.
Part of Section: Home - Originally N 1/2 NW 1/4, struck out
Section 33
Township 10 S
Range 22 W
Contents 80 acres
Rate Per Acre - blank
Purchase Money - blank
Name of Purchaser: Bennett S. Almand
Number of Register's Return - blank
Date of Sale: 9 Dec 1873
Number of Receipt: 4573
Number of Certificiate of Purchase: Blank
To Whom Patented: Canceled. See letter to R&R Dec 13 1875
Date of Patent - blank
Where recorded - blank
It appears that Bennett did not complete this sale.
Possessions:
See D.B. Almand note
Buried:
Peter is buried in the Union Grove Cemetery, 2 miles s.e. of Blevins, AR.
FINDAGRAVE: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8545035Peter married Permelia B. Dorsey on 15 Mar 1835 in Jasper, Georgia, United States. Permelia was born on 11 Feb 1816 in Georgia, United States; died on 18 Aug 1900 in Antlers, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, United States; was buried in Antlers, Pushmataha, Oklahoma, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Permelia B. Dorsey was born on 11 Feb 1816 in Georgia, United States; died on 18 Aug 1900 in Antlers, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, United States; was buried in Antlers, Pushmataha, Oklahoma, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485316542:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: LWY8-8NX
- _UID: CCE865E33B42415AAC0CBFAF68F721BA74CD
- Census: 28 Oct 1850, Powder Springs, Cobb, Georgia, United States
- Census: 21 Jun 1860, Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, United States
- Census: 13 Aug 1870, Lost Mountain, Cobb, Georgia, United States
- Census: 11 Jun 1880, Garland Township, Hempstead, Arkansas, United States
- Census: 6 Jun 1900, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, United States
Notes:
Some sources mark this as 1816 not 1811. In particular, Liz Layson and Robert Hale say the date was 1816.
CALLED: sometimes seen as Purmelia B. DOSSEY, sometimes Permelia DORSEY
Permelia moved to Antlers in 1887 after the death of her husband,Peter Almand. She lived her last years with her son, Joseph Henry Almand and his family.
Liz Layson says that Daniel Dossey is the father of Permelia. This is an area to be investigated.
In the 1830 census of Jasper Co., GA, there is a Daniel Dorsey listed with one female age 10-15 in the house. Permelia would have been 14.There is a John Dossey who married Nancy L. Smith in Greene Co., GA on Jan 15 or 25, 1815. She died in Greene Co. on Sept 27, 1838 at the age of 42 years, 1 month, and 12 days, which would have put her birth date as August 15, 1796. She is buried in Greene Co, near Credville (rd. S925) 1/2 mile north of Liberty Church in the woods near Vick's Rd. There is a William J. Dofsee on the 1850 Census for Cobb Co., GA as being 28 years old. His family was living about 8 dwellings away from Purmelia and her family. If we assume that his name was misspelled or whatever, he could have been a brother or a cousin to Purmelia.
Buried:
FINDAGRAVE: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=42289636Children:
- 6. Bennett Simeon Almand was born on 22 Feb 1836 in Newton, Georgia, United States; died on 1 Nov 1921 in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Emmaline Almand was born on 30 Aug 1837 in Georgia, United States; died on 31 Mar 1838 in Georgia, United States.
- Elizza Ann Almand was born on 1 Dec 1838 in Newton, Georgia, United States; died on 11 Mar 1911.
- Loucinda Caroline Almand was born on 19 Aug 1841 in Newton, Georgia, United States; died on 12 Oct 1844 in Newton, Georgia, United States.
- Martha Jane Almand was born on 12 Feb 1844 in Newton, Georgia, United States; died on 4 Apr 1935 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Welcome Ussery Almand was born on 25 May 1846 in Newton, Georgia, United States; died on 10 Jan 1937 in Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Thomas Daniel Almand was born on 14 Nov 1850 in Powder Springs, Cobb, Georgia, United States; died on 20 Jun 1938 in Oceanside, San Diego, California, United States.
- Peter Jackson Almand was born on 28 Oct 1852 in Cobb, Georgia, United States; died on 8 Jan 1929 in Antlers, Pushmataha, Oklahoma, United States.
- Joseph Henry Almand was born on 10 Mar 1856 in Marietta, Cobb, Georgia, United States; died on 23 Jun 1937 in Paris, Lamar, Texas, United States.
- Permelie Ann Druscilla Almand was born on 26 Mar 1858 in Paulding, Georgia, United States; died on 13 Mar 1938 in Redland, McCurtain, Oklahoma, United States; was buried in Redland, McCurtain, Oklahoma, United States.
14. Thomas Smith died before 1848. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485319693:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: GLTD-TNW
- _UID: E77A01FCA9D446A98448514FE2311DB61CB9
Notes:
N5
Thomas married Millie Allen before 1843. Millie was born about 1821 in Georgia, United States; died on 15 Feb 1893 in Paulding, Georgia, United States; was buried in Paulding, Georgia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Millie Allen was born about 1821 in Georgia, United States; died on 15 Feb 1893 in Paulding, Georgia, United States; was buried in Paulding, Georgia, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485313973:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: GLT6-VBQ
- _UID: C8232695CC214D738A123EF5D594F8A326E8
- Census: 1850, Cherokee, Alabama, United States
- Census: 17 Jun 1860, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 1043 - Census: 16 Jun 1870, Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, United States
- Census: 23 Jun 1880, Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 1080
Notes:
According to her daughter's 1910 census enumeration, she was born in Alabama. However the other census records all record her as from Georgia.
Perhaps a way to track her down is to find families in 1840 in Cobb or Paulding County, Georgia that she could fit into that are near to Smith families where Thomas would fit.
N5
Backtracking with Millie Allen, we know the following:
Burial - 1893, Paulding County, Georgia
Death - 1893, Paulding County, Georgia
Residence - 1860-1893, Paulding County, Georgia
Marriage 3 - 1865, Paulding County, Georgia
Residence - 1850, Cherokee Co, Alabama
Marriage 2 - before 1848 birth of her child, probably AL
Birth of Rhoda - 1844 - AL
Marriage 1 - before 1843 birth of her child, GA or AL
Birth - about 1821, probably GA
So, as a hypothesis, Millie was born in GA around 1821. She married Thomas Smith around 1843 in Georgia. I suspect that they moved to Alabama, probably Cherokee County area. He died shortly afterward, probably without a will since he was likely very young and without property. Though having a daughter, there may have been a guardian appointed. But again, without property, perhaps not. Millie likely remarried fairly quickly, being young and with a child, to James Armer. He was a little older and had lost his wife and had young children to raise who needed a mother. He died after only a few years as well. Somehow, she ended up moving back to Paulding County, Georgia. What was the attraction back to Paulding and how did she end up there? Did she come alone?
Possibly, Millie and her family moved to Alabama and she married Thomas there, since Rhoda always reports that her father was from Alabama.
Census:
Milly Armer is enumerated in 1860 in the home of J.S. and Charlotta Pool, along with Thomas Lacky. Milly is listed as 34 years old.
Charlotta is 52 and J.S. Pool (or Bool) is 68. Perhaps Charlotta / Charlotte is a sister to Milly. This is not a very common name but it crops up in this family quite a lot.
J.S. Pool is enumerated next door to E.W. Pool, age 33 (probably a son).
Census:
In the 1870 census, Millie is recorded as Melia and as age 42.
Census:
In the 1880 census, Milly reports that both her parents were born in Georgia. She also only reports herself to be 53 years old.
Buried:
FINDAGRAVE: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=18350040Notes:
Married:
Probably they were married in Alabama, perhaps Cherokee Co.Children:
- 7. Rhoda Catherine Smith was born on 1 Aug 1844 in Alabama, United States; died on 23 May 1917 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Laneburg, Nevada, Arkansas, United States.