John William McGrew

Notes:

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Census Listings:

1850 Census
Louisiana, Ouachita Parish
Enumerated 18 Oct 1850
229
Nancy McGrew 54 f GA
Margaret McGrew 17 f LA
Giles Alexander McGrew 11 m LA
230
John W. McGrew 35 m LA
Mary ? McGrew 33 f LA
Francis R. McGrew 11 m LA
James C. McGrew 9 m LA
Elizabeth C. McGrew 6 f LA
Nancy Ann McGrew 4 f LA

1860 Census
Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Ward Number Nine, PO Monroe
Enumerated 24 Oct 1860
Pages 35 and 36
257-257
John C. McGrew 40 M farmer $--- $500 La
Mary McGrew 30 F La
James McGrew 18 M La
Eliza McGrew 16 F La
Nancy McGrew 14 F La
Sarah McGrew, 10 F La
Mary McGrew 8 F La
Columbus McGrew 4 F La
Geroge McGrew 2 m La

John married Mary Ann "Polly" Cockrell on 29 Aug 1837 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Mary was born about 1817 in South Carolina; died before 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elizabeth Inabinet on 21 Dec 1876. Elizabeth was born before 1856; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown as Francis on the 1850 census?

Notes:

Per "The Southern McGrews Grew" he enlisted in Monroe, LA on 14 April 1862 for the Civil War. He was a prisoner captured and paroled in Vicksburg MS and finally paroled on 9 June 1865 in Monroe, LA. He married Martha Amanda Bryan. They had six children. Wynema McGrew notes that he was a private in Company K, 31 Louisiana Infantry. His residence was listed as Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. According to the family group record prepared by Ritter, James Calvin filed for homestead grant, and he was legally granted 160 acres in Lapine, Louisiana. On the 1910 census, J. C. an M. A. McGrew reported that they had been married 38 years, and had six total children, five still living. Joan and Lureca were still at home, and granddaughters Rosa McGrew and Ulah Tolbird were also listed in the home.

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Census Listings

1880 Census
Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Ward 9
Enumerated 14 Jun 1880
Page 7 SD 3 ED 69 Stamped 158C
5-5
McGrew, J C W M 28 Farmer La La SC
McGrew, Martha W F 26 Wf Keeping House La --- ---
McGrew, Joseph A W M 5 Son La La La
McGrew, Ellen M W F 3 Dtr La La La
McGrew, William C W M 1 Son La La La

1900 Census
Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Ward 8
Enumerated 6 Jun 1900
SD 5 ED 95 Sheet 2B
49-49
McGrew, J C Head W M Mar 1841 59 M 27 La La SC Farmer
McGrew, M. A. Wife W F Apr 1856 43 M 27 6/6 La Ala Ala
McGrew, W. C. Son W M Jun 1878 21 S La La La
McGrew, Joanna Dtr W F Oct 1883 16 S La La La
McGrew, Lariece Dtr W F July 1891 8 S La La La
McGrew, Rada B GrdDtr W F Jan 1897 3 S La La La

James married Martha "Mattie" Amanda Bryan on 23 Dec 1872 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Martha was born on 14 Apr 1854 in Louisiana; died on 17 Apr 1929 in Ruby, Rapides Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ruby, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Huey Dickerson on 4 Jan 1873 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Huey was born in Apr 1845 in Louisiana; died on 13 May 1916 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Antioch Cemetery, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Huey Oglesby.

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that he was named for his grandfather, and called "Lum." He filed for a homestead grant and was given 160 acres just south of his brother, James Calvin, on Lapine Road. In Dec. 1910, he deeded this property to John McGrew, a son of William L. McGrew, who was a son of George Washington McGrew. As of the 1910 census, Columbus G. and Lisabeth J. had been married 28 years and had three children, two of whom were living. [The number and status of their children agrees to the 1900 census.] Only Thomas E. was still at home. Columbus was a farmer and owned his farm free of mortgage and Thomas was listed as a farm laborer.

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Census Listings:

1900 Census
Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Ward 9
Enumerated 20 Jun 1900
SD 5 ED 95 Sheet 14A Stamped 197
236-238
McGrew, Columbus Head W M Nov 1856 43 M 19 La Miss Ala Farmer
McGrew, Elizabeth Wf W F May 1866 34 M 19 3/2 La Miss Miss
McGrew, Sarah A Dtr W F Aug 1884 15 S La La La
McGrew, Ervin Son M W Apr 1894 6 S La La La

1930 Census
Louisiana, West Carroll Parish, Ward Two
Enumerated 3 Apr 1930
ED 62-2 SD 3 Sheet 2A Stamped 140
25-26
McGrew, Irving Head M W 34 M 23 La La La Salesman Cattle
McGrew, Leura Wf F W28 M 15 La Ga La
McGrew, T. E. Jr. Son M W 11 S La La La
McGrew, James Carroll Son M W 6 S La La La
McGrew, Mary E Dtr F W 3 5/12 S La La La
26-27
McGrew, G C Head M W 73 M La Tn Tn
McGrew, Elizabeth Wf F W 63 M La Miss Tx

Giles married Elizabeth Jane Campbell on 11 Jul 1881 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Elizabeth was born on 3 May 1866 in Louisiana; died on 28 Jun 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per "The Southern McGrews Grew" he was a farmer. He sold 40 acres in Ouachita Parish on January 11, 1904 to a cousin, William L. McGrew, for $80.

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Census Listings:

1900 Census
Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Ward 9
Enumerated 20 Jun 1900
SD 5 ED 95 Sheets 13B and 14A Stamped 197
233-236
W. and Sarah Hendrix and family
234-237
McGrew, Geo. W Head W M July 1859 40 M 20 La La La farmer
McGrew, C. J. Wf W F May 1864 36 M 30 7/7 La La La
McGrew, J. W. Son W M Mar 1880 19 S La La La
McGrew, Willie L Son W M May 1881 18 S La La La
McGrew, Geo. D Son W M Apr 1881 12 S La La La
McGrew, Mary J Dtr W F May 1886 14 S La La La
McGrew, Dovlyn Dtr W F Dec 1892 7 S La La la
McGrew, Nora/Nova A Dtr W F Sept 1894 5 S La La La
McGrew, NOT NAMED Son W M Sept 1899 8/12 S La La La

George married Catherine J. Hendrix on 31 Dec 1879 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Catherine was born on 4 May 1862 in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana; died on 2 Dec 1944 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Head Cemetery, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Anna Vashaba Simmons on 18 Jan 1899 in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Anna was born on 26 Mar 1880 in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana; died on 18 Apr 1935 in Poland, Rapides Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her headstone is inscribed:

GONE IN HER YOUNG YEARS,
ERE SORROW COULD STAIN,
AFAR FROM LIFE'S CARES,
ITS GRIEF AND ITS PAINS.


Her FindAGrave memorial page, created by Lora Peppers, shows her as the mother of Allie, Calvin and Jessie.

Ellen married James Wiley Tolbird on 5 May 1890 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. James was born on 15 Dec 1868; died on 31 Jul 1944; was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Cadeville, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Census Listings:

1920 Census
Louisiana, Rapides Parish, Ward 9 Twp 3
Enumerated 13, 14, and 15 Apr 1920
SD 8 ED 76 Sheet 20A
413-419
Edwin Ryland and Joanna (nee McGrew) Ryland
415-421
McGrew, Charlie Head m W 40 M La La La Farmer
McGrew, Ellen Wf F w 42 M La La La
McGrew, Elliott Son M W 13 S la La La
McGrew, Odell Son M W 6 S La La la
McKinney, William Lodger m W 83 S Tenn Tenn Tenn

William married Mary Ellen Ryland on 14 Dec 1903 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Mary was born on 10 Jan 1876 in Pineville, Smith County, Mississippi; died on 1 May 1927; was buried in Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not listed with her parents and siblings on the 1900 Census, likely already married.

Said to have married a Mr. Swift.

Family/Spouse: Joseph Edwin Ryland. Joseph was born on 14 Jul 1877 in Louisiana; died on 28 Aug 1948 in Tioga, Rapides Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ruby, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Larrecie Hudson
Death Date: 09 Nov 1935
Death Place: West Monroe, , Ouachita, Louisiana
Gender: Female
Race (original): W
Race (standardized): White
Age: 44
Estimated Birth Year: 1891
Birth Place: Louisiana
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: H G Hudson
Father's Name: James Mcgrew
Mother's Name: Mattie Bryant
Film number: 2203525
Image Number: 01438
Certificate Number: 13638
Digital Folder Number: 4216033
Collection: Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875; 1894-1954

Family/Spouse: Horace G. Hudson, Jr.. Horace was born on 15 Sep 1892 in Louisiana; died on 23 Oct 1979 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Eula D Brown
Titles and Terms:
Event Type Death
Event Date 30 Jun 1945
Event Place Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana
Gender Female
Age 64
Race (Original) White
Birth Year (Estimated) 1881
Birthplace Eroc, Louisiana
Father's Name Huey Dickerson
Father's Titles and Terms
Mother's Name Lizie Mc Grew
Mother's Titles and Terms
Spouse's Name Will H Brown
Spouse's Titles and Terms:
Certificate Number 5201036
Page
GS Film number 1220971
Digital Folder Number 004213519
Image Number 01408



Citing this Record:
"Louisiana, Deaths Index, 1850-1875, 1894-1956," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FSB8-T4T : accessed 05 Jul 2014), Eula D Brown, 30 Jun 1945; citing Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, certificate number 5201036, State Archives, Baton Rouge; FHL microfilm 1220971.

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was farming in Floyd, West Carroll Parish, LA, and supporting his wife and parents. He was Tall, medium build, with brown hair and eyes.

Wynema McGrew shows he was married three time, to Laura Bullock, Nettie Williams and Margaret Ann Baer.

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Census Listings:

1930 Census
Louisiana, West Carroll Parish, Ward Two
Enumerated 3 Apr 1930
ED 62-2 SD 3 Sheet 2A Stamped 140
25-26
McGrew, Irving Head M W 34 M 23 La La La Salesman Cattle
McGrew, Leura Wf F W28 M 15 La Ga La
McGrew, T. E. Jr. Son M W 11 S La La La
McGrew, James Carroll Son M W 6 S La La La
McGrew, Mary E Dtr F W 3 5/12 S La La La
26-27
McGrew, G C Head M W 73 M La Tn Tn
McGrew, Elizabeth Wf F W 63 M La Miss Tx

Thomas married Launa Bullock on 15 Apr 1917 in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. Launa was born on 22 Feb 1902 in Louisiana; died on 8 Jan 1986 in Rusk County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was a self employed farmer in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, his closest relative being wife, Ella. We was of medium build with blue eyes and light hair.

John married Louella "Ella" Hargrove on 24 Feb 1905. Louella was born on 24 Jan 1889; died on 3 Dec 1956; was buried in Palestine Cemetery, Jackson, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was farming for himself in Luna, Louisiana, and was married to a Ruth McGrew. He was described as of medium heighth and build, with brown eyes and black hair.

William married Allie Ruth Railey in Jan 1913 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Allie was born on 18 Nov 1895 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; died on 2 Mar 1962 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Cypress Cemetery, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Daniel Stephen Owens on 24 Jan 1907 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Daniel was born on 27 Sep 1881 in Union Parish, Louisiana; died on 2 May 1977 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Cypress Cemetery, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Lora Peppers, has the following biographical info:

Grave recorded March 18, 1956 by the Chief Tusquahoma Chapter D.A.R. for the series "Louisiana Tombstone Transcriptions", Volume I, Page 114.

George D. and wife Ida McGrew were found on the 1910 Ouachita Parish census with a four month old daughter Gladis, their first and only child. They had been married one year.

Online trees state his middle name was Dean. They also state he was the son of George Washington and Catherine Hendricks McGrew, was the husband of Ida Waggoner and had two more children before his death: Clemmie and Ennis Dean.

Notes:

Said to have married Albert L. Caples.

Family/Spouse: Alfred L. Caples. Alfred was born on 11 Dec 1889 in Mississippi; died on 10 Jun 1943 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Cypress Cemetery, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nova married Ira Due Bonnett on 7 Dec 1919 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Ira was born on 16 Mar 1889 in Jackson Parish, Louisiana; died on 17 Aug 1978 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Head Cemetery, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Lora Peppers, has the following biographical info:

"Infant Son of G.W. & Catherine McGrew"

Grave recorded March 18, 1956 by the Chief Tusquahoma Chapter D.A.R. for the series "Louisiana Tombstone Transcriptions", Volume I, Page 112.

This child can be found on the 1900 Ward 9 Ouachita Parish census in the George McGrew household. His name is listed "not named". He was born September, 1899 and was 8 months old.

Edwin married Justine Moreau about 1940 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Justine was born on 13 Jan 1921 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; died on 16 Apr 1987; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs. Copiah County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, copied from his FindAGrave Memorial Page, created by Ron Manley

TALLULAH, June 8 (Special) ? Funeral services for Thomas E. McGrew, Jr., 36, who died Friday from a heart attack as he was driving along a highway, were held Sunday at the First Methodist Church in Delhi.

Interment was in the Delhi cemetery under the direction of Crothers Funeral Home of Tallulah.

The Masonic Lodge No. 120 held rites at the graveside.

Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Miss Danice McGrew, Delhi; father and mother; three brothers, James C. McGrew, of Houston, Tex.; T. W. Borders, Henderson, Tex.; W. R. Borders, Henderson, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Geese, Overton, Tex.; Mrs. Emmett Lancaster, Tallulah.

Published in The Monroe News-Star (LA), Wednesday, June 8, 1955

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during World War II, he was a resident of Tallulah LA, and a drag line operator for Looney Bros, the nature of his business was described as "dig ditches etc." His date of birth was shown as May 14, 1923, at Pioneer, Louisiana. His mailing address was c/o Mr. T. E. McGrew of Tallulah. He was married.

Death Notice, from the Lufkin Dailey Sentinel

Funeral for J.C. McGrew, 91, of Broaddus will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at Trinity Baptist Church, Broaddus with Bro. Don Lofton, Bro. Hugh Mixon and Bobby Jones Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Runnels Cemetery, San Augustine County. Mr. McGrew died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Lufkin. He was born May 14, 1923, in Pioneer, La. Wyman Funeral Home.

Full obituary, from the Wyman Roberts Website, also published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 13, 2014, page 12

Mr. J.C. "Keg" McGrew was born May 14, 1923, in Pioneer, Louisiana to the late Launa (Borders) and Thomas E. McGrew. He passed from this life on August 6, 2014, in Lufkin, Texas, attaining the age of 91 years, 2 months and 21 days.

Mr. McGrew was of the Methodist faith. During WWII he served in the U.S. Navy Seabees. He worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was working on the road constructions in Broaddus when he met and married his wife, Berniece Runnels McGrew. He had also worked as a contractor for Southwestern Bell installing concrete conduit lines which he had invented. While living in Houston, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He had a great love for fiddle music and was a member of the Texas Fiddle Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Luana McGrew; his beloved wife, Berniece McGrew; and brother, Tommy McGrew.

He is survived by his

Daughters: Lou Nell McLendon Jones & husband Bob of Pasadena

Carol Mead of Broaddus

Jane Lewis & husband Scott of Pasadena

Grandchildren: Lou Ann Rice, Bobby Jones, Travis Duncan, Brandi Pryor, Jamie Lewis, Tonya Lewis & Kayla Lewis

11 Great-Grandchildren & 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Sisters: Mary Pippin of Delhi, Louisiana

Laura Geese & husband Freddie of Tyler

Brothers: Tulley Borders & wife Joy of Kilgore

Dub Borders & wife Shirley of Gilbertsville, Pa.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 8, 2014, 2:00 P.M. at Trinity Baptist Church in Broaddus, Texas with Bro. Don Lofton, Bro. Hugh Mixon and Bobby Jones Jr. officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening, 5:00 til 8:00 p.m., at Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Runnels Cemetery in San Augustine County.

- See more at: http://www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/725/James_McGrew/obituary.html#sthash.lY8ZrcD9.v7rVzSqU.dpuf

James married Bernice "Bonnie" Loice Runnels on 16 Jan 1948. Bernice (daughter of Edgar Ellis Runnels and Beulah Carey Fullen) was born on 1 Nov 1919 in Broaddus, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 5 Aug 2013 in Broaddus, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Elliot McGrew, age 71, formerly of Gulfport died Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Private memorial services will be held. Howard Avenue Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE is in charge.

Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, copied from his FindAGrave memorial page created by Martha

Bruce Johnathan McGrew, 56, passed away Monday, October 13, 2003, at Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital in Hazlehurst. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Highland Baptist Church in Crystal Springs. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in Crystal Springs Cemetery. Stringer Funeral Home of Crystal Springs is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include: wife, Linda McGrew; sons, Keith J. McGrew, Jason Granger, Chris Granger and wife Amanda, Joshua M. Granger and wife Melanie all of Crystal Springs; brother, Charles Elliot McGrew and wife Peggy of Gulfport; grandchildren, Kristen Lenard, Victoria Granger, Cody Whittington, Macey Granger, Tyler Bruce Granger, Jase Granger and Johnathan Granger all of Crystal Springs; nieces, Tiffanie Dawn McGrew of St. Louis, Mo., and Whitney Nicole McGrew of Gulfport.

-- Clarion Ledger October 15, 2003

Ancestry.com. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 shows that he served in the US Nany from 28 Oct 1968 through 18 Aug 1972

Bruce married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bruce married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]