The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

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George A. Goldman^1,2

M, #6026

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

George A. Goldman and Marjorie Fern Birch were married after 1987.

Citations

[S12268] Phone conversation with Clarence Elton Birch, 3/9/00, Source Medium: Book
[S8675] Letter from Marjorie Fern (Birch) Klink Goldman dated June 2000, Source Medium: Book

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Edward Prothero Reeves^1,2

M, #6027, b. 7 August 1777, d. 6 May 1841

Pedigree Link

Family 1: Mary Miller (b. 1778, d. 23 January 1807)

Daughter	Elizabeth Reeves+ (b. 1799, d. 1884)
Daughter	Catherine Reeves (b. 1800, d. 1818)
Son	William Pouder Reeves+ (b. 15 December 1803, d. 20 August 1885)
Son	Peter Miller Reeves+ (b. 16 January 1807, d. 21 September 1891)

Family 2: Susan Pierce (b. 22 September 1794, d. 17 July 1880)

Son	Edward Prothero Reeves, Jr (b. 1832, d. 6 May 1841)
Son	George Washington Reeves+ (b. 9 August 1840, d. 8 March 1911)

BASIC FACTS

Edward Prothero Reeves was born on 7 August 1777 in Parksburg, Bladen Co., North Carolina.² He and Mary Miller were married in 1798 in Clinton Co., Kentucky.³ He and Susan Pierce were married in 1815 in Carter Co., Tennessee.² He died on 6 May 1841, at age 63, in Clinton Co., Kentucky.⁴ He died on 6 May 1841, at age 63, in Carter Co., Tennessee.^2,3 He was buried in Griffin Cemetery, Albany, Clinton Co., Kentucky.^2,3 He was buried in Old Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵

Edward Prothero Reeves had reference number 6290. He resided in Bladen Co., North Carolina; Washington Co., Tennessee (1796); Stoney Creek near Carter's Iron Furnace, Carter Co., Tennessee; Clinton Co., Kentucky (1826.)^2,3 From "Early Times in Clinton County, Vol II
"On May 6th (1841) Edward Prothero Reeves, with his youngest son Edward, riding behind him, was fording the swollen Wolfe River with his other sons. He made it across the river safely but as he rode up the bank, the soft ground caved in, throwing them back into the swirling waters, and he and his young son were swept away and drowned."

Citations

[S5443] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S5118] Genealogy prepared by (email address)
[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S5253] Genealogy prepared by Barbara Dicken (email address)
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Mary Miller^1,2

F, #6028, b. 1778, d. 23 January 1807

Parents

Father	Peter Miller (b. about 1753, d. 31 August 1819)
Mother	Elizabeth Bohne, Boone/ (b. 1757, d. before 1825)

Pedigree Link

Family: Edward Prothero Reeves (b. 7 August 1777, d. 6 May 1841)

Daughter	Elizabeth Reeves+ (b. 1799, d. 1884)
Daughter	Catherine Reeves (b. 1800, d. 1818)
Son	William Pouder Reeves+ (b. 15 December 1803, d. 20 August 1885)
Son	Peter Miller Reeves+ (b. 16 January 1807, d. 21 September 1891)

BASIC FACTS

Mary Miller was born in 1778 in Augusta Co. (later Rockingham Co.), Virginia.^2,3,4 She was born in 1778 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵ She and Edward Prothero Reeves were married in 1798 in Clinton Co., Kentucky.⁶ She died on 23 January 1807, at age ~29, in Jonesboro, Washington Co., Tennessee.³ She was buried in Old Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷

Mary Miller was also known as Nancy Miller.⁸ She had reference number 6291. Mary died seven days after the youngest of her four chidren was born. The uncles took the children and they never again lived with their father.
LeRoy Reeves said she was buried in the Old Jonesboro Cemetery but did not have a marker.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book, Page 159
[S5118] Genealogy prepared by (email address)
[S5253] Genealogy prepared by Barbara Dicken (email address)
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill
[S7206] Genealogy prepared by Sam Maner (email address)
[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975
[S5443] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book

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James Miller DeVault^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, #6029, b. 9 August 1856, d. 9 February 1936

Parents

Father	Isaac DeVault (b. 27 November 1811, d. 11 July 1903)
Mother	Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Hannah (b. 3 August 1827, d. 26 March 1870)

Pedigree Link

Family: Addie Belle Hickman (b. 11 August 1864, d. 26 December 1947)

Daughter	Nadine Leonard DeVault+ (b. 28 February 1884, d. 22 June 1963)
Daughter	Claude DeVault+ (b. 3 June 1886, d. 7 April 1966)
Daughter	Sallie Ellis DeVault+ (b. 30 December 1891, d. 29 December 1958)
Daughter	Margaret Elizabeth DeVault+ (b. 13 March 1903, d. 18 June 1981)

BASIC FACTS

James Miller DeVault was born on 9 August 1856 in Massengill Tract, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ He and Addie Belle Hickman were married on 20 December 1882 in McKinney, Collin Co., Texas.⁹ He died on 9 February 1936, at age 79, in Bristol, Bristol City Co., Virginia.⁹ He died on 9 February 1936, at age 79, in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹⁰ He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹¹

James Miller DeVault had reference number 6292. He resided in Umatilla, Lake Co., Florida.¹² He was a Partner in the Merchantile Company, "Faw and DeVault", later "C. P. Faw and Company"; salesman - wholesale dry goods (1900 - 1930); salesman for the E. W. King Company (death certificate.)^10,5,6,7,8 He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1860 - 1880, 1900 - 1930.) Charles Pinckney Faw and his brother-in-law, James Miller DeVault, were co-owners of the merchantile store "Faw & DeVault". It was located on Main Street in downtown Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee. I have a photo of Main Street showing the sign over the store. It was taken in the early 1900s.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S208] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County, Source Medium: Book
[S358] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S126] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S6449] Genealogy prepared by Kathryn Lynn Staley
[S3526] Death Certificate - James Miller DeVault
[S8599] Letter from Daniel MacDonald dated August 26, 2002
[S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book

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Blanche Hannah "Blannie" DeVault^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, #6030, b. 9 January 1859, d. 7 April 1944

Parents

Father	Isaac DeVault (b. 27 November 1811, d. 11 July 1903)
Mother	Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Hannah (b. 3 August 1827, d. 26 March 1870)

Pedigree Link

Family: Charles Pinkney Faw (b. 22 February 1866, d. 17 January 1947)

Son	George Isaac Faw+ (b. 12 August 1889, d. 28 September 1940)
Son	Tom Faw (b. 7 January 1893, d. 12 June 1893)
Son	Joe Faw (b. 7 January 1893, d. 14 June 1893)
Son	William Weldon Faw (b. 14 March 1894, d. 3 September 1980)
Son	Harry Lee Faw+ (b. 5 February 1896, d. 3 October 1981)
Son	Walter Rufus Faw (b. 27 November 1900, d. 17 June 1901)

BASIC FACTS

Blanche Hannah "Blannie" DeVault was born on 9 January 1859 in Massengill Tract, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ She and Charles Pinkney Faw were married on 5 May 1888 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,2,8 She died on 7 April 1944, at age 85, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,9 She was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁹

Blanche Hannah "Blannie" DeVault had reference number 6293. She resided in Lived on the Isaac DeVault farm with her husband. In 1906 the farm was sold.¹⁰ She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1860 - 1880, 1900); Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1920.) NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Comet; Johnson City, Tennessee; May 3, 1884; Image 3 (Website: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/)

Miss. Blanche Devault who has lately returned from a visit to her Brothers D. J. Devault of Florida is visiting Mrs. I. T. Jobe.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Comet; Johnson City, Tennessee; May 3, 1884; Image 3 (Website: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/)

Mrs. Ike T. Jobe and Miss Blannie Devault went fishing the other day and were very luckey. They caught two fine crawfishes and a tadpole and generously presented them to the Tayl of The Comet nicely done up in an oyster can. "Tad pole and crawfish" would make a good motto for a noospaper. Tadpole is emblematic of "go ahead" and the crawfish teaches that it is sometimes necessary to back out, to take it back, to retract "to crawfish, especially when a great big double fisted American citizen rushes in to your office with ashy face and demands an explanation.

GRAVE MARKER

BLANCHE DeVAULT FAW
1859 --- 1944.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S6033] Genealogy prepared by Glenda Frank Moser, Source Medium: Book
[S208] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County, Source Medium: Book
[S358] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S126] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S4978] Faw Family Papers, 1817-1974; East Tennessee State University, Archives of Appalachia

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Rufus I. DeVault^1,2,3

M, #6031, b. 7 March 1868, d. 28 October 1892

Parents

Father	Isaac DeVault (b. 27 November 1811, d. 11 July 1903)
Mother	Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Hannah (b. 3 August 1827, d. 26 March 1870)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Rufus I. DeVault was born on 7 March 1868 in Massengill Tract, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ He died on 28 October 1892, at age 24, in Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.¹ He was buried in DeVault Cemetery, DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., Tennessee.^4,1

Rufus I. DeVault had reference number 6294. GRAVE MARKER

RUFUS I. DeVAULT
BORN
MARCH 7, 1868
DIED
OCT. 28, 1892
Remember thy creator
now in the days of thy
youth
DeVAULT.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S208] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County, Source Medium: Book
[S358] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S3092] Cemetery Records, Washington County, Tennessee Cemeteries by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book

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Martha Moody¹

F, #6032, b. about 1856

Parents

Adoptive Father	Isaac DeVault (b. 27 November 1811, d. 11 July 1903)
Adoptive Mother	Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Hannah (b. 3 August 1827, d. 26 March 1870)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Martha Moody was born about 1856 in Tennessee.²

Martha Moody was also known as Martha Woody.^2,1 She had reference number 6295. In the 1880 census Martha is listed as Martha Woody, age 23, and adopted.

Citations

[S358] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book

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James Valentine Miller¹

M, #6033, b. 26 July 1828, d. 29 October 1843

Parents

Father	D.D James Miller (b. 27 March 1798, d. 19 February 1874)
Mother	Elizabeth DeVault (b. 10 December 1805, d. 14 February 1877)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

James Valentine Miller was born on 26 July 1828 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,2 He died on 29 October 1843, at age 15, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,3 He was buried in DeVault Cemetery, DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

James Valentine Miller had reference number 6296. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1830, 1840.)³ He was affiliated with Member of the Christian Church.³ OBITUARY - The Jonesborough Whig, and Independent Journal, (Jonesborough, TN) Wednesday, November 01, 1843; Issue 25; col E - transcribed by, Amanda Jowers; (Washington County, Tennessee Obituaries; Internet):

JAMES V. MILLER - Died, At the residence of his Father in this county, on Sabbath the 29th ult., JAMES V., son of the Rev. James Miller, in the 15th year of his age. Young as the deceased was, he too was a member of the Christian Church, and from his correct training, and excellent habits, leaves the pleasing testimony behind, that he has gone to a better state of being. He was a young man of an excellent mind, and promised future usefulness. But alas how uncertain is human life!

GRAVE MARKER

In the memory of
JAMES VALENTINE III
Born July 26, 1828 became a
member of the Church of Christ
Aug 21, 1842 departed this life
in the hope of a blessed immortality
OCT 29, 1843 Aged 15 yrs
3 mos & 3 days
Go happy soul thy days are ended
All thy mourning days below.

Note: For a time I thought James Valentine Miller, having the "III" in his name meant that his dad was James Valentine Miller, II and his paternal grandfather was James Valentine Miller (the first). I now think that the "III" comes from the fact that his grandfather was Valentine DeVault I and his cousin was Valentine DeVault II.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5443] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S5463] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (Elizabeth Davault file 2016-05-17)
[S3092] Cemetery Records, Washington County, Tennessee Cemeteries by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book

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Osborn S. Miller¹

M, #6034, b. 9 March 1830, d. 10 April 1845

Parents

Father	D.D James Miller (b. 27 March 1798, d. 19 February 1874)
Mother	Elizabeth DeVault (b. 10 December 1805, d. 14 February 1877)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Osborn S. Miller was born on 9 March 1830.¹ He died on 10 April 1845, at age 15, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,2 He was buried in DeVault Cemetery, DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., Tennessee.³

Osborn S. Miller was also known as Osburn S. Miller.⁴ He had reference number 6297. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1830, 1840.)⁵ GRAVE MARKER

OSBORN S. MILLER
BORN
MAR. 9, 1830
DIED
APR 10, 1845.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5443] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S3092] Cemetery Records, Washington County, Tennessee Cemeteries by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
[S5329] Genealogy prepared by Bitsy (McLellan) McFarland, Source Medium: Book
[S5463] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (Elizabeth Davault file 2016-05-17)

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Oliver P. W. Miller^1,2,3

M, #6035, b. about 1845, d. after 1860

Parents

Father	D.D James Miller (b. 27 March 1798, d. 19 February 1874)
Mother	Elizabeth DeVault (b. 10 December 1805, d. 14 February 1877)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Oliver P. W. Miller was born about 1845 in Tennessee.^1,2 He died after 1860.^4,2 He was buried in DeVault Cemetery, DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵

Oliver P. W. Miller had reference number 6298. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1850, 1860.) GRAVE MARKER

OLIVER P. W. MILLER
BORN
18??
DIED
??? 22, 1861

Note: Oliver's stone is very difficult to read.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S59] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S5443] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S4174] DeVault Genealogy prepared prior to 1933 and supplied by Evelyn (Bayna) Read

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Henderson Conway Clark^1,2

M, #6036, b. 1785, d. 1859

Parents

Father	William Clark (b. about 1765)
Mother	Mary Ann Unknown

Pedigree Link

Family: Anne H. West (b. 15 February 1803, d. 19 March 1871)

Son	Edward West Clark+
Son	William C. Clark
Son	Mark Henderson Clark
Daughter	Mary Louisa Clark
Daughter	Virginia M. Clark
Daughter	Katherine E. "Kitty" Clark
Daughter	Martha E. Clark
Daughter	Elizabeth Hester Clark
Daughter	Susan P. Clark
Daughter	Jerusa Elizabeth "Juicy" Clark+ (b. 26 August 1825, d. 27 March 1914)
Daughter	Elizabeth Jane Clark+ (b. 15 April 1826, d. 4 October 1879)

BASIC FACTS

Henderson Conway Clark was born in 1785 in North Carolina. He and Anne H. West were married on 14 October 1819 in Washington Co., Tennessee. He died in 1859, at age ~74, in Washington Co., Tennessee. He was buried in Clark Cemetery, E. J. Miller Farm, Clark's Creek Community, Washington Co., Tennessee.

Henderson Conway Clark had reference number 6299. Located fourteen miles from Jonesborough on Highway 107 is the Clark's Creek Community. The community was named for William Clark, who owned most of the surrounding land in the late 1700's and early 1800's. William's son, Henderson Clark, also owned land in the Clark's Creek area, and is buried in the family cemetery on the E. J. Miller farm in the community.

A historical marker for the Clarksville Furnace is located at the upper levels of Clark's Creek. The furnace was built around 1835 by Elijah Embree, Montgomery Stuart and Edward West, Jr., and used ore hauled over the mountain from iron ore deposits at Bumpass Cove.
A popular summer resort in the late 1800's was located in the mountains of the Clark's Creek Community. It was called Clark's Springs or Sulphur Springs by some. Isaac Edward Reeves, a grandson of Valentine Davault, was one of the developers of the resort.

In 1817 Henderson Clark was one of many Washington County residents that signed a petition requesting that the Tennessee Legislature appropriate funds to improve navigation along the Nolichucky River.

There was a mill owned by the Bowman family and located in the Bowmantown Community about five miles west of Jonesborough. The mill was used to grind wheat into flour and corn into meal. A day book (account book) from the mill for the years 1835 to 1844 contains the names of may early residents of the area. It includes the names of Henderson Clark as well as Frederick Davault and his son, John Davault.

Citations

[S3092] Cemetery Records, Washington County, Tennessee Cemeteries by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
[S4558] Email from Janet Gail (West) Rankin dated March 12, 2004

Family Explorer

Anne H. West^1,2

F, #6037, b. 15 February 1803, d. 19 March 1871

Parents

Father	Edward West (b. 29 October 1766)
Mother	Elizabeth Humphreys (b. 5 August 1774)

Pedigree Link

Family: Henderson Conway Clark (b. 1785, d. 1859)

Son	Edward West Clark+
Son	William C. Clark
Son	Mark Henderson Clark
Daughter	Mary Louisa Clark
Daughter	Virginia M. Clark
Daughter	Katherine E. "Kitty" Clark
Daughter	Martha E. Clark
Daughter	Elizabeth Hester Clark
Daughter	Susan P. Clark
Daughter	Jerusa Elizabeth "Juicy" Clark+ (b. 26 August 1825, d. 27 March 1914)
Daughter	Elizabeth Jane Clark+ (b. 15 April 1826, d. 4 October 1879)

BASIC FACTS

Anne H. West was born on 15 February 1803 in Grainger Co., Tennessee. She and Henderson Conway Clark were married on 14 October 1819 in Washington Co., Tennessee. She died on 19 March 1871, at age 68, in Washington Co., Tennessee.

Anne H. West had reference number 6300.

Citations

[S3092] Cemetery Records, Washington County, Tennessee Cemeteries by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
[S4558] Email from Janet Gail (West) Rankin dated March 12, 2004

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Elizabeth McAfee "Lizzie" DeVault^1,2

F, #6038, b. 25 June 1880, d. 2 April 1969

Parents

Father	William Valentine DeVault (b. 21 November 1846, d. 12 September 1916)
Mother	Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" McAfee (b. 29 November 1858, d. 25 June 1880)

Pedigree Link

Family: James Guy McLellan (b. 27 July 1872, d. 4 January 1933)

Son	John McAfee McLellan+ (b. 1 July 1898, d. 30 November 1977)
Daughter	Mary J. McLellan+ (b. 6 April 1900, d. 3 August 1967)
Daughter	Emma Elizabeth McLellan (b. 13 March 1903, d. 22 October 1904)
Daughter	Eleanor Weems McLellan+ (b. 8 April 1907, d. 17 April 1994)
Daughter	Fannie McLellan (b. 23 May 1909, d. 3 February 1986)
Son	William DeVault McLellan (b. 24 April 1912, d. 15 March 1993)
Daughter	Lizzie Nell McLellan+ (b. 14 July 1916, d. 2 January 1986)
Daughter	Ruth Trammell McLellan+ (b. 8 August 1918, d. 13 August 2009)

BASIC FACTS

Elizabeth McAfee "Lizzie" DeVault was born on 25 June 1880 in Dalton, Whitfield Co., Georgia.¹ She and James Guy McLellan were married in 1897.² She died on 2 April 1969, at age 88.² She was buried in West Hill Cemetery, Dalton, Whitfield Co., Georgia.³

Elizabeth McAfee "Lizzie" DeVault had reference number 6301. She was affiliated with Methodist, taught Sunday School, played piano in the church primary department, grew flowers for the alter.² Her Social Security Number was 252-72-2627, issued Georgia, last residence: Dalton, Whitfield Co., Georgia.⁴ She resided in Dalton, Whitfield Co., Georgia (1916.)⁵ Lizzie's mother died in childbirth. Lizzie survived and was reared by her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Jessie Richardson McAfee. After her father remarried, Lizzie, returned to Tennessee and lived for several years with her father and step-mother. Lizzie told her granddaughter, Frances Harris "Bitsy" (McLellan) McFarland, that her step-mother was mean to her and she was eventually able to get back to Dalton, Georgia where her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Jessie Richardson McAfee, raised her to adulthood.

Frances Harris "Bitsy" (McLellan) McFarland reported that Lizzie's given name was "Lizzie", not "Elizabeth" and that she was known to her children and grandchildren as "Mama Clellan." She was a quiet little lady who had a special gift where nature was concerned. Her garden was bountiful and she could charm the birds right out of the trees with her whistle. She could speak their language.

GRAVE MARKER

LIZZIE DeVAULT
McLELLAN
1880 - 1969.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5329] Genealogy prepared by Bitsy (McLellan) McFarland, Source Medium: Book
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S12185] Obituary - William Valentine DeVault

Family Explorer

Jessie Richardson McAfee, M.D.^1,2

M, #6039, b. 13 January 1831, d. 14 January 1912

Pedigree Link

Family: Mary McNair Tarver (b. 10 December 1835, d. 31 December 1903)

Daughter

Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" McAfee+ (b. 29 November 1858, d. 25 June 1880)

BASIC FACTS

Jessie Richardson McAfee, M.D., was born on 13 January 1831.² He and Mary McNair Tarver were married in 1853.² He died on 14 January 1912, at age 81.² He was buried in West Hill Cemetery, Dalton, Georgia.²

Jessie Richardson McAfee, M.D., had reference number 6302. He held the title Dr. He resided in Dalton, Whitfield Co., Georgia.¹ Surgeon during the Civil War (Confederacy.)² He was a Physician, Whitfield Co., Georgia.²

Citations

[S3092] Cemetery Records, Washington County, Tennessee Cemeteries by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
[S5329] Genealogy prepared by Bitsy (McLellan) McFarland, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Amelia Elizabeth Newby^1,2

M, #6040, b. 19 August 1887, d. 25 January 1973

Parents

Father	Cyrus Newby
Mother	Anna Catherine "Kittie" Herron

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Amelia Elizabeth Newby was born on 19 August 1887 in Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio.^3,1 He and Albert Beverly "Beverly" DeVault were married on 8 September 1909 in Highland Co., Ohio.¹ Amelia Elizabeth Newby died on 25 January 1973, at age 85, in Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio.^1,4,5

Amelia Elizabeth Newby was also known as Elizabeth Amelia Newby.^3,6 He had reference number 6303. His Social Security Number was 408-34-8227, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio.⁴ He was enumerated on the census in Highland County, Ohio (1900); Washington County, Tennessee (1910.) WEDDING RECEPTION - The Comet; Johnson City, Tennessee; September 30, 1909, Image 12 (Website: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov)

WEDDING RECEPTION AT AUSTIN SPRINGS
Mrs. William DeVault gave a most elegant and charming reception at her beautiful home on the Watauga on Thursday afternoon in honor of her son's bride, Mrs. A. Beverly DeVault. The hours were from three to four and from five to seven.
The guests were welcomed in the hall by Mrs. E. S. Kendrick, in a toilette of black lace over taffeta, and Miss Ella McNeil, who wore a dainty white lingerie with trimmings of baby Irish lace.
In the receiving line were Mrs. William V. DeVault, Mrs. A. Beverly DeVault, Mr. James Newby, a brother of the bride, and Mrs. Hugh Hill.
Mrs. William DeVault wore a gown of green messaline with trimmings of old rose and cream lace.
Mrs. Beverly DeVault wore her bridal gown of handsome white satin, hand-embroidered with pearl and diamond ornaments, and Mrs. Hugh Hill appeared in black spangled net.
The parlor, library and hall were decorated in golden rod, the color scheme being yellow and white, artistically entwined from the chandelier in the dining-room to the four corners of the table, was soft, white tulle, on which were innumerable small yellow hearts suspended from white ribbons. On the center of the table resting on an exquisite lace center-piece, was a bowl of bride's roses. Mrs. A. J. Tyler, who served in the dining-room, wore a black net dress over satin and was assisted by Misses Clara Reeves, Lois Reeves and Claude DeVault, who wore dresses of yellow crepe de chine with white and gold lace.
Miss Eula Lee Kendrick, in a costume of green messaline, ushered the guests into the dining-room and from there to the library, where coffee and hot chocolate were served by Mrs. Samuel Browder and Mrs. E. A. Long. Out in the spacious circle of the wide veranda, Mrs. James Martin and Mrs. Robert DeVault served grape punch from a bowl decorated with bunches of purple grapes and green foliage.
A charming little rustic picture was given out on the lawn under the spreading oaks. A table, from which was served luscious watermelons and sweet cider, was presided over by Mr. William DeVault, Judge A. J. Tyler, Capt. A. S. McNeil and Dr. F. B. Hannah.

Note: Some of the people mentioned in the article are:
Mrs. William DeVault: Barbara E. (Higginbotham) DeVault (1861 - 1932), daughter of Reese Bowen Higginbotham and Louise Jame Emmons. At the time of this reception, Barbara was second wife of William Valentine DeVault. She would later marry William's cousin, George Valentine DeVault.
Mrs. A. Beverly DeVault: Amelia Elizabeth (Newby) DeVault (1887 - 1973), daughter of Cyrus Newby and Anna Catherine "Kitty" Herron. Amelia had just married Albert Beverly "Beverly" DeVault,
Mrs. E. S. Kendrick: Mary Elfrida (DeVault) Kendrick (1861 - 19??), daughter of George Henry "Henry" DeVault and Emily Seraphina Berry. Mary was the wife of Everett Stuart Kendrick.
Miss Clara Reeves: Clara Boring Reeves (1884 - 1968), daughter of George Alexander "Fred" Reeves and Addie May Boring. Clara would later marry Horace Bishop Stevens.
Miss Lois Reeves: Mary Lois "Lois" Reeves (1886 - 1911), daughter of Isaac Edward Reeves and Mary Malinda Dosser. Lois never married. She died just over two years after this reception was given.
Miss Claude DeVault: Claude DeVault (1886 - 1966), daughter of James Miller DeVault and Addie Belle Hickman. Claude would later marry John Lee Hughlett.
Miss Eula Lee Kendrick: Eula Lee Kendrick (1888 - 1959), daughter of Everett Stuart Kendrick and Mary Elfrida DeVault. Eula would later marry Conley Earl "Earl" Ball.
Mrs. Samuel Browder: Elizabeth Miller "Bettie" (Paterson) Browder (1875 - 1925), daughter of Newton Alexander Patterson and Mary Susan "Sue" Reeves. Bettie was married to Samuel Lonzo Browder.
Mrs. Robert DeVault: Osceola (Walton) DeVault (1883 - 1928), daughter of Elijah Powell Walton and Arrispa Gaines Jewell. Osceola was married to Robert Drew DeVault.
Mr. William DeVault: William Valentine DeVault (1846 - 1916), son of Jacob DeVault and Elizabeth Jane Clark.
Dr. F. B. Hannah: Ferrell Bratcher Hannah, Jr. (1876 - 1932), son of Andrew Johnson Hannah and India Annie O'Brian. Ferrell was a relative of the DeVaults through the Hannah family. He knew George Valentine DeVault. Both lived in Umatilla, Lake County, Florida. In census records and many genealogies, Ferrell is shown as the son of Andrew and India Hannah. Ferrell Bratcher Hannah, Sr. was Andrew Hannah's brother. It appears that he was not the father of Ferrell Bratcher Hannah, Jr. Both Ferrell Bratcher Hannahs were dentists.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The News Herald (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio), April 30, 1914

Mrs. Cyrus Newby and Miss Amelia Herron returned Saturday from an extended visit with the former's daughter, Mrs. Beverly DeVault, at Johnson City, Tenn. WEDDING RECEPTION - The Comet; Johnson City, Tennessee; September 30, 1909, Image 12 (Website: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov)

WEDDING RECEPTION AT AUSTIN SPRINGS
Mrs. William DeVault gave a most elegant and charming reception at her beautiful home on the Watauga on Thursday afternoon in honor of her son's bride, Mrs. A. Beverly DeVault. The hours were from three to four and from five to seven.
The guests were welcomed in the hall by Mrs. E. S. Kendrick, in a toilette of black lace over taffeta, and Miss Ella McNeil, who wore a dainty white lingerie with trimmings of baby Irish lace.
In the receiving line were Mrs. William V. DeVault, Mrs. A. Beverly DeVault, Mr. James Newby, a brother of the bride, and Mrs. Hugh Hill.
Mrs. William DeVault wore a gown of green messaline with trimmings of old rose and cream lace.
Mrs. Beverly DeVault wore her bridal gown of handsome white satin, hand-embroidered with pearl and diamond ornaments, and Mrs. Hugh Hill appeared in black spangled net.
The parlor, library and hall were decorated in golden rod, the color scheme being yellow and white, artistically entwined from the chandelier in the dining-room to the four corners of the table, was soft, white tulle, on which were innumerable small yellow hearts suspended from white ribbons. On the center of the table resting on an exquisite lace center-piece, was a bowl of bride's roses. Mrs. A. J. Tyler, who served in the dining-room, wore a black net dress over satin and was assisted by Misses Clara Reeves, Lois Reeves and Claude DeVault, who wore dresses of yellow crepe de chine with white and gold lace.
Miss Eula Lee Kendrick, in a costume of green messaline, ushered the guests into the dining-room and from there to the library, where coffee and hot chocolate were served by Mrs. Samuel Browder and Mrs. E. A. Long. Out in the spacious circle of the wide veranda, Mrs. James Martin and Mrs. Robert DeVault served grape punch from a bowl decorated with bunches of purple grapes and green foliage.
A charming little rustic picture was given out on the lawn under the spreading oaks. A table, from which was served luscious watermelons and sweet cider, was presided over by Mr. William DeVault, Judge A. J. Tyler, Capt. A. S. McNeil and Dr. F. B. Hannah.

Note: Some of the people mentioned in the article are:
Mrs. William DeVault: Barbara E. (Higginbotham) DeVault (1861 - 1932), daughter of Reese Bowen Higginbotham and Louise Jame Emmons. At the time of this reception, Barbara was second wife of William Valentine DeVault. She would later marry William's cousin, George Valentine DeVault.
Mrs. A. Beverly DeVault: Amelia Elizabeth (Newby) DeVault (1887 - 1973), daughter of Cyrus Newby and Anna Catherine "Kitty" Herron. Amelia had just married Albert Beverly "Beverly" DeVault,
Mrs. E. S. Kendrick: Mary Elfrida (DeVault) Kendrick (1861 - 19??), daughter of George Henry "Henry" DeVault and Emily Seraphina Berry. Mary was the wife of Everett Stuart Kendrick.
Miss Clara Reeves: Clara Boring Reeves (1884 - 1968), daughter of George Alexander "Fred" Reeves and Addie May Boring. Clara would later marry Horace Bishop Stevens.
Miss Lois Reeves: Mary Lois "Lois" Reeves (1886 - 1911), daughter of Isaac Edward Reeves and Mary Malinda Dosser. Lois never married. She died just over two years after this reception was given.
Miss Claude DeVault: Claude DeVault (1886 - 1966), daughter of James Miller DeVault and Addie Belle Hickman. Claude would later marry John Lee Hughlett.
Miss Eula Lee Kendrick: Eula Lee Kendrick (1888 - 1959), daughter of Everett Stuart Kendrick and Mary Elfrida DeVault. Eula would later marry Conley Earl "Earl" Ball.
Mrs. Samuel Browder: Elizabeth Miller "Bettie" (Paterson) Browder (1875 - 1925), daughter of Newton Alexander Patterson and Mary Susan "Sue" Reeves. Bettie was married to Samuel Lonzo Browder.
Mrs. Robert DeVault: Osceola (Walton) DeVault (1883 - 1928), daughter of Elijah Powell Walton and Arrispa Gaines Jewell. Osceola was married to Robert Drew DeVault.
Mr. William DeVault: William Valentine DeVault (1846 - 1916), son of Jacob DeVault and Elizabeth Jane Clark.
Dr. F. B. Hannah: Ferrell Bratcher Hannah, Jr. (1876 - 1932), son of Andrew Johnson Hannah and India Annie O'Brian. Ferrell was a relative of the DeVaults through the Hannah family. He knew George Valentine DeVault. Both lived in Umatilla, Lake County, Florida. In census records and many genealogies, Ferrell is shown as the son of Andrew and India Hannah. Ferrell Bratcher Hannah, Sr. was Andrew Hannah's brother. It appears that he was not the father of Ferrell Bratcher Hannah, Jr. Both Ferrell Bratcher Hannahs were dentists.

Citations

[S5767] Genealogy prepared by dgdubois (Ancestry.com)
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S12399] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4013] Death Records - Ohio: "Ohio Deaths, 1908 - 1932, 1938 - 2007" (Ancestry.com)
[S615] 1900 Census, Ohio, Highland County

Family Explorer

Adelaide E. Reeves¹

F, #6041, b. 1832, d. 20 November 1833

Parents

Father	William Pouder Reeves (b. 15 December 1803, d. 20 August 1885)
Mother	Mary Catharine "Polly" DeVault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 12 November 1894)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Adelaide E. Reeves was born in 1832 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3 She died on 20 November 1833, at age ~1, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,2 She was buried in DeVault Cemetery, DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

Adelaide E. Reeves had reference number 6304. GRAVE MARKER

ADELAIDE E.

Note: Adelaide's stone is very hard to read.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5443] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S5118] Genealogy prepared by (email address)
[S3092] Cemetery Records, Washington County, Tennessee Cemeteries by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

George Hannah^1,2

M, #6042, b. about 1799, d. after 19 August 1866

Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Stover (b. 25 January 1808, d. 30 November 1904)

Daughter	Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Hannah+ (b. 3 August 1827, d. 26 March 1870)
Daughter	Sarah J. Hannah (b. between 1830 and 1831)
Daughter	Edna Anne Hannah+ (b. 22 February 1830, d. 20 October 1918)
Son	John William Hannah+ (b. 17 February 1832, d. 19 July 1914)
Son	James S. Hannah (b. between 1835 and 1838)
Son	Elisha Mark Hannah+ (b. 22 August 1835, d. 22 July 1927)
Daughter	Lucy C. Hannah (b. about 1839)
Daughter	Nancy Frances Hannah+ (b. 22 December 1841, d. 16 March 1891)
Daughter	Charlotte S. "Lottie" Hannah (b. 24 April 1844, d. 3 January 1933)
Son	George M. Hannah (b. about 1848)
Son	Andrew J. Hannah (b. about 1850)
Son	Ferrell Bratcher Hannah (b. about 1852, d. 1926)

BASIC FACTS

George Hannah was born about 1799 in Virginia.² He and Elizabeth Stover were married on 25 January 1826 in At the home of the bride's parents, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He died after 19 August 1866 in Probably DeVault Cemetery, DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

George Hannah had reference number 6305. He was a Farmer (1860.)² He was enumerated on the census in Greene County, Tennessee (1860.) WILL OF GEORGE HANNAH

George Hannah Decd

State of Tennessee In the name of God Amen.
County of Greene I, George Hannah, being of sound mind and in frail health calling to
August 19th 1866 mind the frailty and uncertainty of human life and being desirous of
settling my worldly affairs and directing how the estate with which it has pleased God to bless me shall be disposed of after my decease while I have strength and capacity so to do, do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament.
And first I commend my immortal being to Him who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried by my executors hereafter named. And as my worldly estate and all the property, real, personal or might of which I shall dieseiged(?) and or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease.
I devise, bequeath or dispose thereof in the manner following to wit:
My will is that all my just debts be paid by my executors hereafter named be paid out of my estate as soon after my decease as shall by him be found convenient.
I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Elizabeth Hannah, all my property, real and personal, to have and to hold during her life, deemed necessary by the majority of the heirs with her consent to sell. And the proceeds to be equally divided among my ten children with the exception of my youngest son, F. B. Hannah, who I will to have two hundred and fifty dollars more than any of the other heirs.
Lastly, I do nominate and appoint my son, John Hannah, to be executor of this my Last Will and Testament and I will that he be not required to give security.
In testimony whereof, I the said George Hannah have to this my Last will and Testament, on one sheet of paper, on which sheet I have subscribed my name and affixed my seal this Nineteenth day of August in the year of one thousand eight hundred and sixty six.

George Hannah

This above instrument consisting of one sheet was over here subscribed by George Hannah, the Testator in the presence of each of us and was at the same time declared by him to be his Last Will and Testament and we at his request signed our names hereunto as attending witnesses.

Witnesses Charles S. Stover
James W. Broyles.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S121] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Greene County
[S9273] Newspaper article - The Morristown Gazette, February 9, 1898
[S12694] Will - George Hannah

Family Explorer

Elizabeth Stover^1,2,3,4

F, #6043, b. 25 January 1808, d. 30 November 1904

Pedigree Link

Family: George Hannah (b. about 1799, d. after 19 August 1866)

Daughter	Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Hannah+ (b. 3 August 1827, d. 26 March 1870)
Daughter	Sarah J. Hannah (b. between 1830 and 1831)
Daughter	Edna Anne Hannah+ (b. 22 February 1830, d. 20 October 1918)
Son	John William Hannah+ (b. 17 February 1832, d. 19 July 1914)
Son	James S. Hannah (b. between 1835 and 1838)
Son	Elisha Mark Hannah+ (b. 22 August 1835, d. 22 July 1927)
Daughter	Lucy C. Hannah (b. about 1839)
Daughter	Nancy Frances Hannah+ (b. 22 December 1841, d. 16 March 1891)
Daughter	Charlotte S. "Lottie" Hannah (b. 24 April 1844, d. 3 January 1933)
Son	George M. Hannah (b. about 1848)
Son	Andrew J. Hannah (b. about 1850)
Son	Ferrell Bratcher Hannah (b. about 1852, d. 1926)

BASIC FACTS

Elizabeth Stover was born on 25 January 1808 in Virginia.^5,6,2 She and George Hannah were married on 25 January 1826 in At the home of the bride's parents, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She died on 30 November 1904, at age 96.^5,6 She was buried in DeVault Cemetery, DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶

Elizabeth Stover was also known as Elizabeth Stone.⁵ She had reference number 6306. She resided in Roanoke, Virginia; East Tennessee (1841.)¹ She was enumerated on the census in Greene County, Tennessee (1860); Washington County, Tennessee (1880, 1900.) The Morristown Gazette, February 8, 1898

Hannah Family Reunion.

ALMO THEIR MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY AND THE NINETIETH BIRTHDAY OF MRS. ELIZABETH HANNAH,

January 25, 1898

An intensely interesting event was enjoyed at the old homestead of the DeVaults at Austin's Springs, Washington County, Tenn., January 25, 1898. The ninetieth birthday of Mrs. Elizabeth Hannah (more familiarly known as "Grandma Hannah") was the occasion of a large assemblage of her friends and relatives, and all the living children were present -- and her children's children unto the third and fourth generation were there.

As Mrs. Hannah and her family are all well known by many, an account of this event will not be uninteresting.

Mrs. Elizabeth Stover was married to George Hannah on their birthday, Jan. 25, 1826, at the stone residence of her parents in Roanoke county, the garden spot of Virginia. Her father's farm is now the site of Roanoke City. Mr. Hannah was a citizen of the same county.

When their family had multiplied to the Scriptural number, seven, they concluded to emigrate to East Tennessee (which was then a new country) where their children could have better opportunities.

In September, 1841, they commenced their journey in wagons, hacks, etc., etc. It was before the days of railroads. They crossed the Blue Ridge Mountain, following what is now the valley route of the railroad, until they came to the Watauga River. They found this beautiful stream past fording from recent rains. They pitched their tents and went into camp on her bank until they could cross and make their way on down to the rich valleys below.

Mr. Valentine DeVault, Sr. the landlord of the bank on which they were camping, came down to see who the movers were. The acquaintance proved to be agreeable to both sides, so much so that Mr. DeVault invited Mr. Hannah to take his family to the house and be entertained there -- which hospitality was accepted. A mutual friendship sprang up, the ties of which have grown stronger through all the intervening years since, and which was the foundation of the ninetieth birthday celebration of the only living head of these two families. Mr. DeVault persuaded Mr. Hannah to occupy a house on his land, a mile up the river, until he could have time to seek a satisfactory location. There were two houses in the same yard; one was empty, and one was stored with grains, fruits and vegetables. Mr. Hannah moved his family into the empty one. Mr. DeVault told Mr. and Mrs. Hannah to use all they needed of the stores there, and that it was unnecessary to keep any accounts.

Mrs. Hannah was an expert with her needle and as it was before the days of sewing machines, it was a valuable accomplishment. With much nice neat work she tried to return the many favors received. The two oldest children were girls, Mary Elizabeth and Edna. They were experts, for their age, being only fourteen and eleven years, with knitting needles, which was also a valuable accomplishment in those days. Hose and gloves grew like magic, and were given By Mrs. Hannah to Mrs. DeVault for herself and family.

Mr. Hannah bought a farm of 300 acres one mile south of what is now Bluff City, seven miles from Mr. DeVault's. In two years Mr. and Mrs. DeVault sickened and died within two days of each other, leaving their lands to their three young sons, Isaac, Jacob and Valentine, who were at that time in their young manhood. A large brick house was in course of erection. It was finished by them. The contractor, Mr. Jordan, was a courtly young man for whom they formed a high regard. Soon after the house was finished Mr. Jordan married. They gave him a grand reception, to which the Misses Hannah were invited, who had grown to be beautiful, winsome young ladies. Mary Elizabeth was a blond, small, with bright intellect and modest deportment. Edna was a brunette, tall, amiable and modest. They made their debut at this reception. Isaac, Jacob and Valentine were in the full development of young manhood -- were well-proportioned, erect, six feet high and over -- handsome, gallant and courtly, and were considered the best opportunities for husbands in all the country. Cupid put in his arrows on that "infair" occasion and from that time the gallant Isaac went wooing the fair Mary Elizabeth. Her parents were highly elated. After a few months he asked for her hand in marriage. Their consent and blessings were graciously given.

Then came a wedding and receptions at the old homestead. They went to housekeeping in the house she had occupied with her father at first, ... new, palatial brick residence on the same ground was built. Jacob married the accomplished Miss Elizabeth Clark, of Nolachucky. They located immediately across the river, and built one of the prettiest houses in the county.

The union of Isaac and Mary threw Edna and Valentine much together. Soon it was known. Cupid had successfully used his arrows again. After a time Edna's hand was asked by the greatly favored Valentine -- again, as with the first couple, with the hearty consent of the parents. Again nuptial ties were celebrated; and the kind Edna, with dark brown eyes and hair as black as a raven's wing, became the mistress of the grand old homestead, where they have lived and loved all these years since, and where Mrs. Hannah has made her home in these later years. Had all men been like Valentine and all women like "Grandma Hannah" there never would have been the sarcasm written about mothers-in-law that has been.

Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hannah, first three girls, then three boys, then three girls and three boys. Mary E., Edna, Sarah J., John W., E. Mark, James S., Lucy C., N. Frances, Charlotte S., George M., Andrew J. and Ferol Bratcher. Two -- Sarah J. and James S. died in their childhood. Mary E. died, leaving a family of five children. N. Fanny, who married Dr. James Stewart, died leaving a family of three children. The eight living were present at the reception. .... Mrs. Edna DeVault, John W. of Tusculum, Mark of Austin's Springs, Mrs. Lucy C. Jarnagin, of Morristown, Mrs. Charlotte McFerrin of Bristol, George M. of Austin's Springs, Dr. Andrew J. and Dr. F. B. of Umatilla, Fla. The two youngest, A. J. and F. B., are the Joseph and Benjamin in the old lady's affection. They brought tropical fruits and vegetables with them from Florida, which added much luxury to the already luxuriantly prepared dinner.

"Grandma" received many useful and valuable presents and many letters abounding in love and praise.

All gathered in the family room at 10 o'clock a. m., it being the largest, and worshipped the Lord. Dr. C. B., the baby, led the exercises. After a few impressive and touching remarks, he read Proverbs 31, 10-31. Sung, "Praise God from whom all blessings flow." Then led in prayer, one after another, until five had offered supplication and praise and thanksgiving.

The dinner was next in order. "Grandma" sat in a chair arched over with ferns and flowers. Four of her children on either side.

In the afternoon they again had worship. The oldest son, J. W. Leading. He read Psalm 37. Sung, "Jesus, lover of my soul." Then desired of the Lord a continuation of His loving kindness to his dear old mother and all there assembled. Then followed a memorial service. Each one tried to tell what one virtue or act of love was most appreciated. Some said her prayers, some her chaste example. All agreed upon her patient consecration to God. Mrs. Lucy said the one thing she appreciated most was that she had forgotten the transgression of her carnal days, against her, and had covered her iniquities with her love, thereby teaching her that if she could, while battling with human nature, forget all but the good, how much more possible it is that the great loving Heavenly Father, who is altogether Divine, can forgive and forget. George, the droll old bachelor, who talks mostly in rhyme, said he appreciated most that she had made and patched his breeches with thousands of sticks, and had not let his knees be out and freeze.

Then comes a request from all parts of the room that Grandma should tell what she appreciated most. She made answer: "I am most thankful that none of our dear children, nor grandchildren, nor great grandchildren, which are a little multitude, have brought dishonor upon their father and me. They have been and are all walking in the paths of industry and honor and have brought no reproach against us. They are all among the best children in the world. The Lord has been so good to me. I praise his holy name!" said Grandma; and that is so with one exception. Lucy C., eleven years ago, commenced keeping the day, blessed and sanctified of the Lord, in memory of his creation, which he incorporated into the center and heart of his law, and she does not regard the day recognized and protected by civil law. Like Daniel, Shadrach, Mosach and Abednego she dares to transcend the bounds of civilization, so-called.

A selection by Mrs. Edna was then read"

"These ninety years" "These ninety years"

What lights and shadows, hopes and fears;

What glimpses of the good and true:

What friendships, all the journey through;

What loving hands have clasped my own

And as the years are passing on

Encircling closer friends and home

And I can see with calmer eyes

The hand that leads me to the skies

And now I glance through joy and tears

At what I've lived in "ninety years"

Then followed these verses by Mrs. Lucy:

To My Mother

O, the blessed day so far away
When her loving life's journey begun

A little child in the cradle lay
Helpless to rise and run

Active and strong the whole life long
The little child grew to be

Sunshine and shadow attended her way
As the safe paths she strove to see

Paths of honor, truth and right
With heart, mind, soul and strength

She sought and found the blessed light
Which lit the whole way's length

"But like the golden sands from Jehovah's hand
The years have been dropping fast

With ceaseless drift, noiseless and swift
Till the "century near" is past"

"But the morning dew and the roseate hue
Though vanished have left no chill

For the love that cheers these latest years
Is holy and beautiful still

And the faded bloom has left no gloom
For sweet is the ripening fruit

Golden and fair which she joyfully bear
As downward her life strikes root

And waiting here is the sin cursed sphere
As she down life's journey declines

Hope sweetly sings, Faith spreads her wings
And love a garland twines

And now she stands with clasping hands
Before the white city of God

I pray she still her mission may fill
In the way her feet have trod

That we'll meet her there in that city so fair
And like our Savior Christ may be

And dwell evermore on that beautiful shore
Is the prayer of her seventh, Lucy C.

Thus ended the day. Grandma said after retiring, "Did I ever think it possible that I could ever have such a happy day in this world." She did not seemed to be fatigued. Nouns, adjectives and superlatives had been freely used in her praise, by letters and those present, which neither embarrassed or puffed her up. She received it with a word of praise or thankfulness, acknowledging it was so, but due alone to Him whose light she is reflecting, which impressed all with its glory. She rode horseback a mile two days before she was ninety, a trusty groom, Bob Taylor, keeping close by her side to guide her. She has lived nearly the whole of "the time of the end." She has seen the sign fulfilled, "Men shall run to and fro and knowledge shall be increased." Knowledge has been increased more in her day than 6,000 years before. She is in sound health. Does not have pains or aches. Sleeps like a baby. Keeps her own room in order, and if her daughter does not get her room in order soon enough to suit her, she tidies that, too. Can see better without spectacles than with them; and is at peace with God and all mankind. She is a ripened shock, ready for the garner.

GRAVE MARKER

ELIZABETH STOVER
Wife of
GEORGE HANNAH
Born
Jan. 25, 1808
Died
Nov. 30, 1904
Strength and honor are her
clothing and she shall rejoice
in love to come.

Citations

[S9273] Newspaper article - The Morristown Gazette, February 9, 1898
[S121] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Greene County
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S3092] Cemetery Records, Washington County, Tennessee Cemeteries by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Nancy Frances Hannah^1,2,3

F, #6044, b. 22 December 1841, d. 16 March 1891

Parents

Father	George Hannah (b. about 1799, d. after 19 August 1866)
Mother	Elizabeth Stover (b. 25 January 1808, d. 30 November 1904)

Pedigree Link

Family: J. M. Stewart

Child	Child #1 Stewart
Child	Child #2 Stewart
Child	Child #3 Stewart

BASIC FACTS

Nancy Frances Hannah was born on 22 December 1841 in Virginia or Tennessee.^4,1,2 She died on 16 March 1891, at age 49.^4,1 She was buried in DeVault Cemetery, DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

Nancy Frances Hannah was also known as Nancy Stone Hannah.¹ She had reference number 6307. She was enumerated on the census in Greene County, Tennessee (1860.) GRAVE MARKER

IN MEMORY OF
NANCY FRANCES
WIFE OF
Dr. J. M. STEWART
BORN
Dec. 22, 1844
DIED
Mar. 16, 1891
---------
There is rest in heaven.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S9273] Newspaper article - The Morristown Gazette, February 9, 1898
[S121] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Greene County
[S3092] Cemetery Records, Washington County, Tennessee Cemeteries by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

J. M. Stewart¹

M, #6045

Pedigree Link

Family: Nancy Frances Hannah (b. 22 December 1841, d. 16 March 1891)

Child	Child #1 Stewart
Child	Child #2 Stewart
Child	Child #3 Stewart

BASIC FACTS

J. M. Stewart had reference number 6308. He held the title Dr.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Clarence R. Turpen¹

M, #6046, b. 15 October 1902, d. 17 December 1979

Pedigree Link

Family: Carrie M. Sivits (b. 2 August 1902, d. 28 February 2005)

Son	Gerald Turpen (b. 25 August 1922, d. 25 June 1945)
Daughter	Helen Turpen+ (b. 27 July 1926, d. 26 January 1976)
Daughter	Evelyn Turpen
Daughter	Twilla Turpen+ (b. 22 April 1939, d. 18 December 1970)

BASIC FACTS

Clarence R. Turpen was born on 15 October 1902.¹ He and Carrie M. Sivits were married on 30 October 1921 in North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.¹ He died on 17 December 1979, at age 77.¹

Clarence R. Turpen had reference number 6309.

Citations

[S8596] Letter from Carrie (Sivits) Turpen dated April 5, 2000

Family Explorer

Evelyn Turpen¹

F, #6047

Parents

Father	Clarence R. Turpen (b. 15 October 1902, d. 17 December 1979)
Mother	Carrie M. Sivits (b. 2 August 1902, d. 28 February 2005)

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S8596] Letter from Carrie (Sivits) Turpen dated April 5, 2000

Family Explorer

Twilla Turpen¹

F, #6048, b. 22 April 1939, d. 18 December 1970

Parents

Father	Clarence R. Turpen (b. 15 October 1902, d. 17 December 1979)
Mother	Carrie M. Sivits (b. 2 August 1902, d. 28 February 2005)

Pedigree Link

Family: Leo Brott

Daughter	Judy Brott+
Daughter	Nancy Brott

BASIC FACTS

Twilla Turpen was born on 22 April 1939.¹ She and Leo Brott were married on 6 December 1959.¹ She died on 18 December 1970, at age 31.¹

Twilla Turpen had reference number 6311. Her Social Security Number was 506-42-3133.²

Citations

[S8596] Letter from Carrie (Sivits) Turpen dated April 5, 2000
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Helen Turpen¹

F, #6049, b. 27 July 1926, d. 26 January 1976

Parents

Father	Clarence R. Turpen (b. 15 October 1902, d. 17 December 1979)
Mother	Carrie M. Sivits (b. 2 August 1902, d. 28 February 2005)

Pedigree Link

Family: James DuTemple

Son	Michael James DuTemple
Daughter	Susan Marie DuTemple

BASIC FACTS

Helen Turpen was born on 27 July 1926.¹ She and James DuTemple were married on 20 July 1952.¹ She died on 26 January 1976, at age 49.¹

Helen Turpen had reference number 6312.

Citations

[S8596] Letter from Carrie (Sivits) Turpen dated April 5, 2000

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Gerald Turpen¹

M, #6050, b. 25 August 1922, d. 25 June 1945

Parents

Father	Clarence R. Turpen (b. 15 October 1902, d. 17 December 1979)
Mother	Carrie M. Sivits (b. 2 August 1902, d. 28 February 2005)

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BASIC FACTS

Gerald Turpen was born on 25 August 1922 in North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.¹ He died on 25 June 1945, at age 22, in Italy.¹

Gerald Turpen had reference number 6313. Served during WWII.²

Citations

[S8596] Letter from Carrie (Sivits) Turpen dated April 5, 2000
[S12265] Phone conversation with Carrie (Sivits) Turpin - 3/18/2000