Giles "Joel" McGrew

Notes:

According to THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW, Giles McGrew signed a Memorial to Congress in 1803. He was on the 1805 tax list of Washington Co, Mississippi. He married Nancy Dickerson, born 1796 in Georgia. The story was told that they were on their way to Texas and stopped in LA to make a corn crop before going further, and decided to stay.

Wynema McGrew states that he was in Ouachita Parish, LA by the 1820 census, and many of his descendants still live around Monroe, Louisiana. In 1820, Giles and Nancy were between the age of 26 and 44, and had four sons and one daughter under the age of 10. In 1830, three sons were counted, ranging in age between one day to 15 years, and five daughters were enumerated, ranging in age from 5 to 20. In 1840, the family had at home two sons under the age of 10, and four daughters whose age ranged from 5 to 20. According to a descendant, Giles and Nancy had 12 children in total, four sons and eight daughters. Ten have been identified by name.

Esther McGrew Hardin of San Antonio noted that Giles was also known as Joiles or Joel, and was the same Joel McGrew who married Nancy Dickerson Aug 27, 1811 in Amite County, Mississippi.

Giles married Nancy Dickerson on 27 Aug 1811 in Amite County, Mississippi. Nancy was born about 1796 in Georgia; died after 1850 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Alzada married John McCall Fenner on 9 Mar 1844 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. John was born on 2 Aug 1791 in Georgia; died about 1875 in Guadalupe, Victoria County, Texas; was buried in Happle Cemetery, Staples, Guadalupe County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married Nicholas Tilman on 30 Jan 1838 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Nicholas was born about 1813 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Also shown as Huldah.

Julia married John Carroll Stiles on 6 Oct 1847 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. John was born about 1819 in Maryland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew shows her as born much earlier, on 22 Sep 1816 in Louisiana. Wynema also states that she married second A. Francis SHEPPARD, a Civil War Veteran. They were shown as the parents of Flora Sheppard, born ca 1856 in Louisiana.

It may have been another Eliza McGrew that married Francis Sheppard, as John Simmons and wife Eliza Ann can be found in the 1870 census in Cherokee County, Texas.

Some online trees show Giles and Nancy having a daughter names both Elizaben and Eliza Ann...so perhaps they are indeed two different people.

Eliza married John H. Simmons on 27 Oct 1845 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. John was born between 1820 and 1822 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew shows that she was married on 1 Apr 1853 to Pendleton Francis, born ca 1830 Alabama. They were married by Jno. L. McGee, with Jno R. Francis and Jno. A. Fenner were witnesses. In 1860, Pendleton Francis can be found with a new wife, also named Margaret. The second Margaret was born ca 1840 in Tennessee, and they had been married in June 1859, living with their newborn son.

It appears that Margaret McGrew had either died, or she and Pendleton had divorced, prior to 1859.

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]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that in the "Business Directory, Luling [Texas], 19882-1883" Giles was listed as a saloon owner. She also noted that he ran for Sherriff in the 1880's, but received only 206 votes, the top candidate getting 1,182.

Family/Spouse: Fannie Averitt. Fannie was born in Feb 1855 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The biographical information below was copied from her FindAGrave Memorial page, created by Judy Rogers and maintained by Elizabeth Duncan.

Addie was born in Louisiana in 1851 but had moved to Texas with her family by 1854-1856.

In 1873 she married John Philip Walker, son of Philip and Sarah Elizabeth Walker. They were married in Guadalupe County, but soon moved to Luling (1874) so that John P could join his brother James K. Walker in establishing the Walker Brothers mercantile enterprise. Addie and John Philip had two sons before she died at age 28.

From Luling Signal, Jan 1, 1880, Vol II #51: "We regret the death of Mrs. J.P. Walker, which occurred at her home in this city last Tuesday evening." This would put her death date as Dec. 1879.

After Addie's death, John Philip and the two boys lived with the Fenner family in Luling, Texas. In 1881, John Philip Walker married Josephine C. Fenner, Addie's sister. John Philip and Josephine C. Walker had four children. They named one of their daughters after Addie. John Philip and Josephine C. are buried in Luling City Cemetery.

Addie is buried near her uncle, Patrick Henry Walker, in Prairie Lea Public Cemetery. In the 1968 inventory of the cemetery there were four unmarked graves (listed as board markers) on one side of Addie and one unmarked grave on her other side. The markers are no longer visible.

Alzetta married John Philip "J. P." Walker on 12 Nov 1873 in Guadalupe County, Texas. John was born on 6 Mar 1849 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee; died on 11 Dec 1927 in Luling, Caldwell County, Texas; was buried in Luling City Cemetery, Luling, Caldwell County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Chris C Fenner
Event Type Death
Event Date 06 Mar 1934
Event Place Luling, Caldwell, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Wife Nancy Gregory Fenner
Profession Night Watchman City of Luling
Birth Date 22 Dec 1854
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John M Fenner
Mother's Name Alzedda Mcgrew
Certificate Number 11240
GS Film number 2115987
Digital Folder Number 005145474
Image Number 00994



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K34F-99B : accessed 01 Jul 2014), Chris C Fenner, 06 Mar 1934; citing certificate number 11240, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2115987.

Notes:

Name Josephine Walker
Event Type Death
Event Date 25 Jan 1928
Event Place Luling, Caldwell, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 17 Jan 1857
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John Mccall Fenner
Mother's Name Alzedda Mcgrew
Informant Addie Walker, Luling
Certificate Number 688
GS Film number 2114437
Digital Folder Number 005145307
Image Number 00308



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K37C-WG6 : accessed 01 Jul 2014), Josephine Walker, 25 Jan 1928; citing certificate number 688, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2114437.

The biographical information below was copied from her FindAGrave Memorial page, created by Judy Rogers and maintained by Elizabeth Duncan.

Josephine C. Walker was born in Prairie Lea, Guadalupe County, Texas a few years after her family settled there from Ouachita, Louisiana. The family settled on a farm near the Philip Walker farm.

Josephine's sister, Addie, died in 1879. Addie's husband, John P. Walker and their three young boys came to live with the Fenner family in Luling, Texas.

Josephine married John P. in 1881. They had four children and lived in Luling.

Josephine married John Philip "J. P." Walker in Feb 1881. John was born on 6 Mar 1849 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee; died on 11 Dec 1927 in Luling, Caldwell County, Texas; was buried in Luling City Cemetery, Luling, Caldwell County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Texas Death certificate shows him as a widowed farmer, and the son of John C. Stiles, born Massachusetts (sic) and an unknown mother. He resided at 321 Cooper in San Antonio at the time of his death. The informant was Elma Stiles of that same address. He was buried in Floresville, but the name of the cemetery was not listed.

Lydia married James Arthur on 24 Sep 1868 in Cherokee County, Texas. James was born about 1846 in Tennessee; and died. [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.

(Research):
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.

Notes:

The biographical information below was copied from her FindAGrave Memorial page, created by Judy Rogers and maintained by Elizabeth Duncan.

Addie did not marry. Her father, John Philip Walker, was one of the founders and owners of Walker Brothers & Company on Davis Street in Luling.

As an adult she lived with her parents on Crockett Street in Luling and then later she lived with her sister, Bernice Ridout, and family, in Luling, Texas.

She was named in honor of her mother's sister, who was also her father's first wife.