Name Virgie Mcgown Beauchamp
Event Type Death
Event Date 30 May 1958
Event Place , Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Divorced
Birth Date 23 Jan 1897
Birthplace Sabine, Texas
Father's Name Albert Mcgown
Mother's Name Fannie Cobb
Informant Paul Beauchamp
Certificate Number 35515
GS Film number 2115365
Digital Folder Number 005145586
Image Number 02911
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3C4-WN2 : accessed 09 Jun 2014), Virgie Mcgown Beauchamp, 30 May 1958; citing certificate number 35515, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2115365.
1940 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated April 2 and 3, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 202-6 Sheet 1A
Milam
8-0-1000
Beauchamp, Virgie O Head F W 43 D No H-4 Tx Same House
Beauchamp, Paul M Son M W 9 S Yes 3 Tx Same House
The Sabine County Reporter
February 25, 1998, Page 12
Verlie Mae Warner
Verlie Mae McGown Warner, 85, of Bronson died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, at Sabine County Hospital.
Born May 18, 1912, in Geneva as a daughter fo the late Perry and Mable (Harrell) McGown, Mrs. Warner was a lifelong resident of Sabine County. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors: a niece, Shanna Partin of San Augustine; and nephews, Bob Marshburn and James W. McGown, both of Beaumont, Mike Marshburn of San Augustine and Dwayne Marshburn, both of Bronson.
Funeral services were held. Feb. 19 at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Phil Worley officiating. Interment followed at McGown Cemetery near Geneva.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2011)
His Texas Death Certificate shows he was a Postmaster, and lived on 1916 Hawthorne in Houston. Informant was Mrs. Pearl McGown LOWE, by phone. He was not a vetaran, and married at the time of his death.
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Milam Pr No 4
Enumerated 6 and 7 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 71 Sheet 3B
51-51
Browning, William Head W M Nov 1833 66 M 44 Sc Sc Sc Farmer
Browning, Julia E Wf W F Jany 1836 64 M 44 1/1 Ga Ala SC
McGown, Mattie E Dtr W F Nov 1857 43 Wd 3/3 Ga Sc Ala
McGown, William D Son W M Feb 1879 21 S Tx Tx Ga Farm Laborer
McGown, Earnest J Son W M Nov 1882 17 S Tx Tx Ga Farm Laborer
McGown, Perry H Son W M Aug 1884 15 S Tx Tx Ga Farm Laborer
1910 Census
Texas, Sabine, JP 1
Enumerated 7 May 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 17A
273-275
McGown, Wm D Head M W 31 m1 4 Tx Tx Ga School Teacher
McGown, Lola M Wf F W 21 m1 4 2/2 Tx Tx Ark
McGown, L. Pearl Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
McGown, Gladys L Dtr F W 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP One
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 168 Sheet 18B
Milam Hemphill Road
372-393
McGown, William D Head M W 40 M Tx Tx Ga Postmaster
McGown, Lola M Wf F W 30 M Tx Tx Ark
McGown, Lola P Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
McGown, Gladys L Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Name William Henderson Mcgown
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 Jan 1959
Event Place Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 05 Dec 1887
Birthplace , Texas
Occupation Farmer Truck farm
Father's Name J J Mcgown
Mother's Name Sallie Davison
Informant Mrs. Lillie McGown
Cause of Death Unknown, no sign of violence
Certificate Number 10669
GS Film number 2115875
Digital Folder Number 005145589
Image Number 00690
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3CH-FH5 : accessed 21 Jun 2014), William Henderson Mcgown, 28 Jan 1959; citing certificate number 10669, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2115875.
The Sabine County Reporter
September 8, 1999, Page 6
Back In Time
1974
Wiliam Leroy McGown, a Sabine County native and former graduate of Hemphill High School, returned from a trip to Europe where he was a delegate to a worldwide Wynn's Oil Convention. The conference was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
The son of Albert McGraw and Rebecca Smith. His Texas Death certificate show his father as Albert D. McGraw, and his mother as Emma. Perhaps his wifes name was erroneously used in the space for mother. The Informant was A. V. McGraw, presumably his son. His home address at the time of his death was 1315 Alta Vista, and he was listed as widowed and a retired farmer.
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine county, Pr 2
Enumerated 4 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 69 Sheet 2A
27-27
McGraw, A Head W M Apr 1875 25 M 6 Tx Miss Ala Farmer
McGraw, Emma T Wf W F July 1879 20 M 6 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Albert V Son M W Jan 1895 5 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Joseph W Son W M Aug 1896 3 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Rutha N Dtr W F Mar 1898 1 Tx Tx Tx
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr No 2
Enumerated 4 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 69 Sheet 2B
37-37
McGraw, A Head W m Apr 1833 67 M 34 Miss Miss Miss Farmer
McGraw, Rebecca Wf W F Sept 1836 63 M 34 6/6 SC NC NC
FindAGrave shows her as the daughter of Albert J. M. and Rebecca (Smith) McGraw.
Name Annie Smith Ferguson
Event Type Death
Event Date 27 Jul 1953
Event Place Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 23 Aug 1876
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Mack Mcgraw
Mother's Name Rebeca Smith
Certificate Number 53098
GS Film number 2113985
Digital Folder Number 005145360
Image Number 00285
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K371-XKF : accessed 25 Jun 2014), Annie Smith Ferguson, 27 Jul 1953; citing certificate number 53098, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2113985.
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated April 22, 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 1B
Pineland Springhill Road
8-8
Ferguson, Annie S Head F W 53 Wd 16 Tx Tx NC Farmer
Ferguson, Cary T Son M W 23 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Farm
Ferguson, Willie S Son m W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Farm
Ferguson Violet Granddaughter F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Ray and Peggy Holbrooks Pace, shows that he shared a double headstone with Ruth E McGraw, dob 8 Apr 1916 dod 25 Dec 1972. He also has a military marker, embossed with a cross, his name and dates of birth and death, along with "S1 US Navy, World War II."
Not listed with her parents and siblings on the 1910 census, and the 1920 census indicates she was 9, having been born ca 1911 or 1912. However, her obituary, the SSDI and FindAGrave all show her as born ca 1902. Perhaps the census enumerations were wrong?
The Sabine County Reporter
February 12, 2003
Elsie Kay
Elsie Kay, 100, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at Byrd Medical Center in Leesville, La. Mrs. Kay was born April 29, 2002 (sic) 2, in Sabine County as a daughter of the late James Through and Ollie Elizabeth (McDaniel) McGRAW. She was a member of Freedom Rest Baptist Church. Survivors: six sons, Albert James KAY, LeRoy KAY, Virgil KAY, Clinton KAY, Buford Avon KAY, and William Earl KAY, all of Anacoco, La.; two daughters, Tommie Louise KEEL of Anacoco and Quinta Lea GOINS of Leesville; a sister Ruby WESTBROOK of Beaumont; 43 grandchildren; 98 great-grandchildren; 35 great-great grandchildren; and three great-great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Freedom Rest Baptist Church in Anacoco with Bro. Bud McCullough, Bro. M.L. Perry, and Bro. Tommy Smith officiating. Interment followed at Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco
Obituary, copied from the FindAGrave memorial page created by SFC Ret Duffie & Kathy Moore:
ANACOCO ? Elsie Kay, 100, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, in Leesville.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, in Freedom Rest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville
The Texas Birth Index shows he was a son of Harley Henry McGraw and Elma May Smith.
His death certificated showed his wife as Margie McGraw, who also was the informant. He died in an accident, of crushing injuries to his skull, chest, arm and leg, due to rolling logs.
Name Harley Mack Mcgraw
Event Type Death
Event Date 11 Aug 1954
Event Place Pineland, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 28 Feb 1929
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Harley Mcgraw
Mother's Name Elma Smith
Certificate Number 46527
GS Film number 2114281
Digital Folder Number 005145343
Image Number 00936
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K37P-HYJ : accessed 25 Oct 2013), Harley Mack Mcgraw, 11 Aug 1954; citing certificate number 46527, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2114281.
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated April 26, 1930
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 10B
Hemphill and Hettans? Ferry Road
207-210
McGraw, Harly H Head M W 26 M 18 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
McGraw, Elma Wf F W 27 M 18 Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Harly Son M W 1 S Tx Tx Tx
208-211
McGraw, Tom Father M W 57 M 22 Tx Miss Ala
McGraw, Janie Mother F W 50 M 15 Tx Ala ga
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Ray and Peggy Holbrooks Pace, links him to a son, Cecil Clyde McGraw (1917-1928, FAG#39924382). Might he also be the father of Laura Faye McGraw Ezernack (1929-2014), who was shown in her obituary as a daughter of Clyde McGraw and Mamie Mitchell.
Shown as James Therry on the 1920 census, and as Thurie J in 1930. Barbara Yancey Dore shows him as James Throughgood McGrew, and his Texas Death Certificate shows him as James Thoroughgood McGrew. His death certificcate also shows his parents as Albert James McGraw and Rebecca Smith. He was shown as a Farmer, with his Own Farm and married. The informant was Arbie McGraw.
Name James Thoroughgood Mcgraw
Event Type Death
Event Date 03 Apr 1958
Event Place , Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 15 Dec 1868
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Albert James Mcgraw
Mother's Name Rebeca Smith
Certificate Number 24074
GS Film number 2115362
Digital Folder Number 005145209
Image Number 01639
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K33B-692 : accessed 25 Jun 2014), James Thoroughgood Mcgraw, 03 Apr 1958; citing certificate number 24074, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2115362.
1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 2
Enumerated 2 Jun 1900
SD 8 SD 69 Sheet 1B
14-14
McGraw, J T Head W M Dec 1867 32 M 5 Tx Miss Ala Farmer
McGraw, Elizabeth O Wf W F Sept 1879 21 M 5 3/3 Tx Miss Tx
McGraw, Etta Dtr W f Dec 1895 4 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, William A Son W M Feb 1898 2 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Not Named Son W M Sept 1899 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Justice Precinct 7
Enumerated 5 and 6 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 3A
44-44
McGraw, J. Therry Head M W 52 M Tx Ala Ala farmer
McGraw, Elizabeth O Wf F W 41 M Tx Miss Tx
McGraw, James Clide Son M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Loy Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Ray S Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Elcie Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Ruby Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Therry S Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Arby A Son m W 2 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated Apr 24 and 25 by Sim McDaniel
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 9B
187-190
McGraw, Thurie J Head M W 62 M 25 Tx Miss Ala Farmer
McGraw, Elizabeth O Wf F W 57 M 16 Tx SC Tx
McGraw, Ruby Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
McGraw, Sim Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Arbie Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
His Texas Death Certificated shows that he was an edgerman at a saw mill, and that the died from shock due to an abdominal injury from an accident at work two days previously. He was only 32. He was married, his wife shown as Alma McGraw. Informant was W. A. McGrew of Hornbeck, LA.
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Judy Blacksher, shows he was retired from the Texas Highway Department and a Mason. His Texas death certficate also shows his employer at the Texas Hwy Dept. Informant was a son, James McGraw.
Laura Faye Ezernack, 84, of Pineland died Wednesday evening in the Sabine County Hospital. Laura was born December 28, 1929, in Fairdale to Clyde McGraw and Mamie Mitchell McGraw. She resided in Pineland most of her life, working for Temple Inland for some time and then for Continental/Trailways managing the bus station in Pineland. Before moving to Pineland where she raised her family, she had lived in Zwolle, LA. Laura has lived in the Hemphill Care Center for the past two years.
Laura was survived by her three sons, Joe Ezernack and his wife Cindy of Jasper, Ricky Ezernack and his wife Debbie of Rosenburg, and Tim Ezernack and his wife Sussan of Broadus; two daughters, Denise Horn of Los Angeles California, and Martha Russell and her husband Roy David of Milam; two sisters, Nelda Coker of Jasper, and Marilyn Little of Hemphill; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday, November 15, at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, November 16, 2014, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel with graveside services to follow in Jacks Cemetery in Pineland.
Copied from the Starr Funeral Home website
The Sabine County Reporter
November 19, 2014, Page 9
The Texas Birth Index shows her as a daughter of Clarence Godbey McGraw and Clara Texas Adams. Middle named instead spelled as Geanett on her Texas Birth Certificate. Her father was shown as born in Colmensneil, Texas, and her mother in Chesterville, Texas.
The Sabine County Reporter
September 17, 2008, Page 12
Jean M. Low
On September 14, 2008, Low's body gave up its decades long battle against Parkinson's disease.
She was born Feb. 18, 1926 in Beaumont. She married Don M. Low on June 22, 1946 and graduated from the University of Texas in 1948 with a BBA. After rearing two sons, Thomas Kent Low and Paul Matthew, she began working for the Dallas Independent School district. In her early days she was a principal's secretary. When she retired, she was the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Middle Schools. During her tenure, she was also President of the Dallas Educational Secretaries's Association (DESA) and held various positions in TESA.
She is survived by her son Paul ans his wife Karin and their daughters, Jennifer and Cassie, all of Montval, NJ; a sister Dorothy WADE and husband Bruce of Mt. Pleasant; nieces, Nancy SCHOBER of Dallas, Karen MILLER of Salt Lake City, UT, Linda LYNN of Kaufman, and Ruth Ann HOFFMAN of Duncanville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Don M. Low and her son, Thomas Kent Low.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. at Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill with Pastor Gary Leinhart officiating. Interment will follow in Hapers Chapel Cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2007)
Name Mary Elizabeth Love
Event Type Death
Event Date 06 Aug 1948
Event Place Jasper, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date:16 Jul 1866
Birthplace:Sabine, Texas
Father's Name:Albert Mcgraw
Mother's Name:Rebecca Smith
Informant V. Ferguson, Leesville, LA
Burial Burkeville
Certificate Number:35503
GS Film number:2218964
Digital Folder Number:005145044
Image Number:02383
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K395-1HK : accessed 24 Jun 2014), Mary Elizabeth Love, 06 Aug 1948; citing certificate number 35503, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2218964.
Name Thomas H Mcgraw
Event Type Death
Event Date 11 Feb 1950
Event Place , Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 23 May 1872
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Albert Mcgraw
Mother's Name Rebeca Smith
Certificate Number 15698
GS Film number 2074336
Digital Folder Number 005145448
Image Number 00073
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K343-MJJ : accessed 25 Jun 2014), Thomas H Mcgraw, 11 Feb 1950; citing certificate number 15698, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2074336.
Wade McGraw, age 66, of Hemphill, Texas was born January 10, 1951 at home in Fairdale, Texas to Arbie and Ruth McGraw.
He graduated from Hemphill HS in 1969, moved to Cold Spring, Texas returned to Hemphill in 1972 and spent the rest of his life in Sabine County.
He was a self-employed cabinet builder of 44 years. His talents can be seen in numerous homes all over East Texas, Louisiana and even in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Wade was a man of God. He attended and served as a deacon at East Mayfield Baptist Church for many years. He loved the Lord, his wife, his family and his friends. He touched countless lives during his time on this Earth. If you met Wade McGraw once, you never forgot him. Wade was a loved son, a loving husband, loved and respected father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. He was a talented builder, designer, musician, artist and teacher of life lessons and God's word.
Wade was married over 40 years to Kathy Webb McGraw. He is survived by his wife and three children and their spouses: Leslie and Richie Huval, Tom and April McGraw and Lee and Seleah McGraw, all of Tyler, Texas. He was also blessed with six grandchildren: Timothy, Ruthie, Adam and Lilli Huval, Koen and Jensen McGraw and one on the way. He is also survived by two brothers, Frayne and Terry, and a sister, Christine.
A celebration of Wade's life will be held on Monday, 11am, at Starr Funeral Home, with burial following at Gravelhill Cemetery.
The visitation will be Sunday night 5-8pm.
Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill, Texas
Copied from his FindAGrave memorial page created by "Bettie". Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, April 5, 2017, page 5
When he registered for the World War I draft, he was a student at Tyler Community College, and was of medium heighth and build, with blue eyes and dark hair.
His Texas Death certificate shows his occupations as Optometrist-Clergyman. He was listed as married.
Name William David Mcgraw
Event Type Death
Event Date 02 Sep 1959
Event Place Temple, Bell, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 21 Aug 1870
Birthplace Newton, Texas
Father's Name Albert Mcgraw
Mother's Name Rebecca Smith
Certificate Number 48011
GS Film number 2115952
Digital Folder Number 005145134
Image Number 00436
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3SB-DRZ : accessed 25 Jun 2014), William David Mcgraw, 02 Sep 1959; citing certificate number 48011, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2115952.
Wynema McGrew noted that she appears to have married first an Odam/Odom. Ester McGrew Hardin speculated that Adaline was visiting some MEANS relatives in DeWitt County and met the Odams who lived nearby.
Bettye Bragg Wagstaff informed me that Mary Fisher mentioned a possible connection between the Odom Family and the Blackburn/McGrew family. On the LDS family group sheet, an Odom is listed as a possible husband of Adeline McGrew. In Sabine County in 1850, the Odom family lived nearby both the John and Harriet (McGrew) Partin family and the family of of John Wooldridge Allen and Caroline (McGrew??) Allen. In 1835, there is an Odom living near the William Means family (whom according to Blanche Toole, was the first sherriff of Sabine County). William Addison Means was married to Francis Amelia Blackburn, the sister of Elizabeth Blackburn McGrew. He was also a member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas in both 1843 and 1845 from DeWitt County.
The Means family moved from Sabine to DeWitt County, taking along with Frances (Tyner) Blackburn, who died in Gonzalez, TX ca. 1853. The Odom families do not appear again on the Sabine County census after 1850.
Hardin also found a later marriage record, showing that on 3 Sept 1870 in Robertson County, Texas, Adaline married Miles KELLY. Hardin may be conflating two different families, however. A very large Miles and Adeline Kelly family can be found in Robertson county on the 1880 federal census. However, the Adeline who was enumerated with Miles Kelly in 1880 was younger (born ca 1845 versus 1838), born in Georgia vs. Mississippi, and Mulatto versus White.
Wynema McGrew, in her book titled THE JAMES MCGREW FAMILY, 1744-1797(Second Edition, 1999, Hattiesburg, MS), writes that she had made the following TENTATIVE conclusions about Alexander and Margaret McGrew and their offspring, using data collected from a variety of sources (some of which may be considered factual and some speculative).
Alexander and Margaret McGrew may have married in Ireland, and appear to have been the parents of six children, places of birth unknown. They were probably from in or near Omagh City, County Tyrone, Ireland, the McGrew family having come to Omagh City from Scotland before the mid-fifteenth centery. The name McGrew probably originated form the sept of MacGrewar or MacGruer of the Clan Gregor.
Esther McGrew Hardin instead suggested that the family descended from Quaker families originally from Pennsylvania. Many McGrew's can be found in Orange County, North Carolina records. Additionally, in the corner of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, many members of the Blackburn, Means and McGrew families were all kin.
James Mims, on his online "Digging the Roots of the Mims Family Tree" has a third theory, showing him as Alexander MacGRUER, born 7 Oct 1706 in Iverness, Scotland, and married to Margaret TATE, also of Inverness. Both were shown as dying in South Carolina.
Wynema lists the probable children of Alexander and Margaret are:
1) Mary McGrew b. ca 1737 d. bef. 1776, married Grove YOUNG. [Note: Janice McAlpine (mcalpage@cox.net) emailed that Mary's husband was actually named Legros Young, and that he died on 5 Mar 1878 in Cambden District, South Carolina].
2) John McGrew b. ca 1739 d. ca 1818, married Elizabeth CLARK
3) James McGrew b. ca 1744 d. ca 1797, married Constantia (Constance) TILLET
4) Peter Alexander McGrew b. ca 1745 d. ca 1792, married Margaret McCLAIN
5) Margaret McGrew b. bet 1746-1749 d. ca 1805
6) William McGrew b. 23 Apr 1752 D. 1815, appears to have wed Mary GOODWYN
She noted that on 4 July 1755, Alexander McGrew petitioned for 550 acres of land in South Carolina, and had 11 persons in his household. On 5 August of that same year, a plat for 350 acres of middle ground between Broad and Wateree Rivers was found with a certificate dated 10 Oct 1755.
In his Will, dated 11 Oct 1776, he names five children--four by relationship, James, Peter, William and Margaret, one by implication of relationship, John--and also his own wife Margaret. His will was probated 7 Feb 1977 in Craven District, SC. Alexander does not name Mary as a child. Wynema cites Caroline T. Moore, comp "Abstracts of the Wills of the State of South Carolina 1760-1784" Privately Published, 1969), pg. 292, as her source for this information.
According to both THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW and the notes of Robert Lee McGrew of Pearland, TX, Alexander was probably born around 1778 in South Carolina. Wynema McGrew instead shows he was born in Louisiana/Mississippi Territory, sometime prior to 1783.
He obtained a passport in St. Stephens on September 24, 1797 to go to Georgia. His father had obtained a passport to go to Georgia earlier that same year. A land record indicates that Alexander inhabited and cultivated land near the Tombigbee River around 1797. In the early 1800's he put up a $700 bond as postmaster of Woodstown, AL. In 1801 he bought some land and in 1802, he and his mother sold land in Mississippi. He signed a memorial to Congress in 1803, and in 1806 he sold, along with other heirs of James McGrew, additional land. Alexander married Elizabeth Blackburn on October 16, 1808. Since she was under 18 years old, her father had to first grant his permission. Alexander was a veteren of the War of 1812. (Nixon's Company, Mississippi Militia), serving for the entire three years of the war. On 3 February 1817, he, a brother, and brother-in-law John Johns were charged with assault and battery. Alexander was the only one who paid a fine. In October 1818, he, John Johns, and brothers (this time William, James, and John) once again were fined for assault and battery. On July 11, 1819 he registered his brand "MC."
In 1843, he was involved in a lawsuit over the ownership of a slave named Elvy he was alleged to have stolen.
Alexander and Elizabeth (Blackburn) McGrew moved to Sabine County in the mid-1840's. They may have moved to join Elizabeth's father, Gabriel Blackburn, who had received a large land grant in Sabine County in 1836. The 1845 tax roll of Sabine County listed A. McGrew as owning 5 slaves. His eldest son, James, paid tax on a horse and a wagon at the same time. Alexander operated a gristmill on the banks of the Palo Guacho Bayou. The Texas Mortality schedule for 1850 showed "Alexander McGrew, age 58, sick 10 days, died 1849 in Sabine County." Alexander's widow, Elizabeth, can be found on the 1850 Sabine County census, along with her children John, Lorenzo, Margaret, and Adaline. She later moved back to Mississippi (Perry County) with her eldest son, James McGrew.
Blanche also indicated that the McGrew family was closely connected to the Methodist Ministers of that time. Son Lorenzo Dow McGrew was apparently named after the "eccentric Methodist Lorenzo Dow. In fact he covered virtually all of the territory of the United States in his peripatetic life, from New England to the Louisiana territory, but his journeys through the Old Southwest left an especially indeliable impression..On September 3, 1804, he married an equally peculiar woman, Peggy, and then the very next morning left her for an eight month trip through the Mississippi Territory." From the book, "A Way through the Wilderness: The Natchez Trace and the Civilization of the Southern Frontier" by William C. Davis (Harper Collins, 1995). According to Robert McGrew of Pearland, the McGrew's were in fact neighbors of preacher Lorenzo Dow in St. Stephens (Alabama) in the Mississippi Territory.
There is a military marker for Alexander McGrew in the Old Milam Cemetery in Sabine County. It is inscribed with a cross and "Alexander McGrew, Pvt Capt Motts Co, 15 Miss Militia, War of 1812. [Died] 2 Oct 1849. "
The Sabine County Reporter
October 22, 2014
Pages 1 and 2
"Milam Cemetery receives marker"
The Texas Historic Cemetery Dedication Ceremony for Milam Cemetery took place on Saturday, October 11, following the annual Nethery reunion...local historian Weldon McDaniel....gave a presentation outlining some of the significant historical events that took place in Milam and the importance of preserving the history of Milam Cemetery. He said as many as 85 percent of all early settlers coming into Texas put their boots in red dirt. Although San Augustine and Nacogdoches counties have a friendly battle over which is older, Milam is just as old as either of them....
Dorothy Nethery Spain had the honor of reading the script engraved on the marker:
"Milam, the first County Seat of Sabine County, has a history of travelers and visitors stretching back centuries. Native Americans and Spanish exploreres, soldiers and missionaries passed through and often camped on Las Boregas Creek. Texian settlers encountering the natural abundance echoed the words of Stephen F. Austin, who recorded in his diary entry of July 16, 1821: "We then suddenly came to an open rolling country thinly timbered soil about the color of Spanish browne, and in some places redder. This Red Land is very productive and is covered with the most luxuriant growth of grass I ever beheld in any country." The settlment first called Red Mound (Red Mount) was the seat of Government for the Sabine District since 1822, and was surveyed as a town site in 1828.
Milam Cemetery is on a high hill overlooking the historic community. The exact dated of the first burial will never be known Spanish Explorers were passing through present-day Milam as early as 1539 and camped on Las Boregas Creek a few hundred yards west of the cemetery. Local hisorians believed Anglo burials occurred here probably as early as 1775, since travelers used the campsite down the hill on the Las Boregas. The land on which the cemetery is located was granted to JOHN SMITH on Feb. 26, 1835. The first marked burial is dated 1864, although more than 100 unmarked graves are suspected. The numerous military Veterans dating back to the Creek War are interred here, as well as prominent early citizens from the CAUSEY, WEATHERRED. McGREW, and NETHERY families. Milam Cemetery may be the oldest organized cemetery in Sabine County, and cherished chronicle of generations of visitors and residents."
Wynema McGrew writes that he was a lieutenant colonel in the USAF in the European, Mediterranean, and Italian Theaters, 1941-1945, and his wife, Blanche Catherine McGinnity was a lieutenant in the WAAC during World War II as well. They were said to be the parents of seven children.
Per "The Southern McGrews Grew", he was a Civil War veteran and was captured, but as it was near the end of the war, he was not held long. He lived in Covington Co, MS until the late 1870's, but had to leave after he and a group of men were involved in the murder of Luke Broom. When the law came to arrest him, he asked if he could first feed his oxen, and they consented. He escaped. His brother, Leonard, loaded the family up and took them to Louisiana and they hid out near Baton Rogue. They had 11 children, and he died on 19 December 1886, and was buried in Knox cemetery, The Plains, East Feliciana Parish, LA. His wife died of pneumonia at the home of her son, Robert, on 10 November, 1895 and was buried near Alexander.
Wynema McGrew writes that he enlisted in the Confederate State Army on either 10 Feb 1862 at Williamsburg, Covington County, Mississippi or 1 Feb 1862 at Handsboro, Harrison County, Mississippi. He was a sergeant in Company B, Fourth Cavalry under Capt. Norman. He was paroled in Gainsville, Alabama on 12 May 1865.
Much of the information on this family was supplied by Allye Moody of Natchez, Mississippi
1860 Census
Mississippi, Covington County, PO Williamsburg
Enumerated 11 Sept 1860
Page 58
392-1
Absolem Lott 23 M Farmer 1000 1000 Miss
M A Lott 22 F Nuss
M J Lott 2 F Miss
---/1
Alex McGrew 24 M Farming $--- $500 Miss
Minda McGrew 16 F Farming Miss
W A Davis 23 M Teadher 100 Miss
1870 Census
Mississippi, Covington County, Watts Beat, P O formerly Zion S???
Enumerated 26 Aug 1870
Page 82
605-633
Magrew, Alx P 36 M W Farmer $--- $50 Miss
Magrew, M A 23 F W Keeping House Miss
Magrew, Elizabeth 10 F W Miss
Magrew, Josephine 8 F W Miss
Magrew, Robert 6 M W Miss
Magrew, William 4 m W Miss
Magrew, James 1 m W Miss
1930 Census
Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge City, Ward 1
Enumerated April 4, 1930
ED 17-2 SD 8 Sheet 4B
970-79-93
McGrew, Alexander Head M W 44 M 28 La US Miss Mail Carrier US Govt
McGrew, Anna C Wf F W 40 M 24 La La La
McGrew, Alexander K Son M W 18 S La La La
McGrew, Mary C Dtr F W 8 S La La La
Called "Bitsy." Did not have children. Her last name a death was HYDE. She was divorced and a resident of Georgetown, Texas when she died. The informant was Mrs. Daisy Lawrence.
1900 Census
Texas, Van Zandt County, Justice Precinct No. One (part of) [Canton]
Enumerated 21 and 22 Jun 1900
SD 7 ED 125 Sheets 22A and 22B
409-409
McGrew, Allen C Hd W M Mar 1854 46 M 14 Tx Ala NC Farmer
McGrew, Mollie Wf W F Mar 1864 36 M14 6/5 Ill Ala Ala
McGrew, Clabie Son W M Jan 1885 15 S Tx Tx Ill Farm Laborer
McGrew, Gertie Dtr W F Mar 1888 12 S Tx Tx Ill Farm Laborer
McGrew, Flood Son W M May 1891 9 S Tx Tx Ill
McGrew, Mattie Dtr W F Jan 1893 7 S Tx Tx Ill
McGrew, Virginia Dtr W F Aug 1897 2 S Tx Tx Ill
McGrew, Alphonso Son W M Oct 1899 7/12 S Tx Tx Ill
Based on both the number of years Allen and Mollie were married (14) and the fact that she states she is the mother of five living children (presumably Gertie, Flood, Mattie, Virginia and Alphonso), it would appear that Clabie is Allen's son from a previous marriage. Additionally, in 1910, she is shown of the mother of six living children, presumably Gertie, Flood, Mattie, Virginia, Alfonso and Wilbur.
1930 Census
California, Tulare County, Visalia Twp
Enumerated 7 Apr 1930
ED 54-89 SD 14 Sheet 3B
71-73
McGrew, Wilbur G Head M W 27 M 18 Tx Tx Ill Foreman Power Company
McGrew, Catherine Wf F W 26 M 17 Calif Calif Mo
McGrew, Ellen Dtr F W 8 S Calif Tx Calif
McGrew, George Son M W 2 S Calif Tx Calif
72-74
McGrew, Alvin C Head M W 30 M 21 Tx Tx Ill Troubleman Power Company
McGrew, Etta Wf F W 28 M 18 Kan Mo Mo
Per "The Southern McGrew Grew" he was a Civil War veteran, and probably died in Mobile County, Alabama.
On the 1870 census, he was listed as Andrew and living with his parents in Mobile. He was a resident of Mobile, Alabama, living on Spring Hill Road between Broad and Pine in 1875, as per the 1875 City Directory. Maybe listed twice, as Andrew and Olander P? (Same address).
Said to have married Clarence Elton MASSEY, and was the mother of Clarence Elton Jr., Alma Leah, and Charles Elmer MASSEY.
Name Annie Belle Massey
Event Type Death
Event Date 15 Mar 1959
Event Place Orange Grove, Jim Wells, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Usual occupation Nursing
Birth Date 28 Oct 1875
Birthplace Sweethome, Texas
Father's Name R T Mcgrew
Mother's Name Frances Bowman
Informant Mrs. Robert Brand
Certificate Number 70065
GS Film number 2116046
Digital Folder Number 005145473
Image Number 02121
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K34X-XXY : accessed 02 Jul 2014), Annie Belle Massey, 15 Mar 1959; citing certificate number 70065, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2116046.
On the 1880 Wayne County, Mississippi census, she is listed as six months old Elizabeth, and in 1900, in Perry County, as Annie, born Dec 1870. Date of birth often shown as 7 Dec 1877, but 1879 is more likely based on the above referenced census listings.
Wynema McGrew shows that she married Paul DEAN, born in Illinois.
When he registered for the World War I draft, he was a resident of Seminary, Mississipi and was farming 3 miles west of that place. He was single, of medium heighth and slender, with gray eyes and dark hair.
1920 Census
Mississippi, Covington County, Beat One Seminary
Enumerated 10 Jan 1920
SD 6 ED 2 Sheet 5B
82-89
McGrew, Benjamin Franklin Head M W 25 M Miss Miss Miss Farmer
McGrew, C. Irene Wf F W 16 M Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, B ennie Son M W 11/12 S Miss Miss Miss
Name Benjamin Thompson Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 07 Dec 1964
Event Place Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Never Married
Birth Date 21 May 1885
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name James Harrison Mcgrew
Mother's Name Nancy Abbie Gail Mcmurrey
Informant Oliver P McGrew
Certificate Number 77605
GS Film number 2117653
Digital Folder Number 005164778
Image Number 02160
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3X2-JF3 : accessed 04 Jul 2014), Benjamin Thompson Mcgrew, 07 Dec 1964; citing certificate number 77605, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2117653.
He has a military marker, embossed with a cross, and "Bennie McGrew, Mississippi, M Sgt US Air Force Ret, World War II Korea, Dec 15 1919 Aug 28 1973." He also shares a double headstone with Myra McGrew (1920-1988).
Social Security Death Index has the same name, same date of birth, shows his last residence as Seminary, Mississippi, BUT has his date of death as December 1963?
Name Bertha Bee Doolan
Event Type Death
Event Date 14 Feb 1976
Event Place Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 30 Oct 1893
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name J H Mcgrew
Mother's Name Abbigail Mcmurry
Certificate Number 20376
GS Film number 2243929
Digital Folder Number 005145756
Image Number 02034
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K38T-DYM : accessed 04 Jul 2014), Bertha Bee Doolan, 14 Feb 1976; citing certificate number 20376, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2243929.
Name Mrs. Frank Rowe
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 Jan 1923
Event Place Moody's Sanitarium San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John Mcgrew
Mother's Name Sophy Sweeney
Informant Frank Rowe, Houston, Texas
Burial or removal Sweeny, Texas
Certificate Number 346
GS Film number 2074698
Digital Folder Number 005145618
Image Number 00746
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3CG-BT9 : accessed 02 Jul 2014), Frank Rowe, 28 Jan 1923; citing certificate number 346, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2074698.
Name Beulah Ella Espy
Event Type Death
Event Date 19 Aug 1940
Event Place Brady, McCulloch, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 08 May 1874
Birthplace Refugio, Texas
Father's Name R W Mcgrew
Mother's Name Alice Duke
Certificate Number 38755
GS Film number 2138005
Digital Folder Number 005144976
Image Number 01520
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3MB-SM6 : accessed 04 Jul 2014), Beulah Ella Espy, 19 Aug 1940; citing certificate number 38755, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2138005.
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
Wynema McGrew cites Esther McGrew Hardin suggestion that Caroline my have married James Stephens or Stevenson. In the 1860 Refugio County, Texas census, in the household of James Lyon, four names were bracketed with "Penitentiary" written sideways, James Stevenson, born ca 1810 in La, laborer, serving 25 years for murder, Caroline Stevenson, born ca 1814 in Louisiana, serving 5 years for murder, Wililam Franks, born ca 1820 in Texas, blacksmith, serving 5 years of manslaughter, and Thomas Duke, born ca 1840 in Texas, farmer (with no reason for his sentence to the penitentiary written).
Name Charlie Cleveland Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 12 Dec 1967
Event Place Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 29 Sep 1885
Occupation Railroad Engineer
Birthplace Yoakum, Texas
Father's Name Tom Chandler [???] Mcgrew
Mother's Name Frances Bowman
Informant Mary Ola McGrew
Certificate Number 81677
GS Film number 2138822
Digital Folder Number 005165851
Image Number 03113
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3FW-R4W : accessed 02 Jul 2014), Charlie Cleveland Mcgrew, 12 Dec 1967; citing certificate number 81677, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2138822.
His Texas Death certificate shows he was a house painter in the construction industry. He was also a veteran and served in World War II. He was a widower, the informant on his death certificate was a niece, Mrs. Annis Lockstedt.
He has a military marker, "AS US Navy, World War II."
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.
The March 6, 1927 edition of the San Antonio Express News, page 19, in their Yoakum column, noted that the literary and debating society of Baldwin's Business College held a program discussing salesmanship. Speakers were Henry Pospisal, Hardy Bridgeforth, Rosa Lee Cannon, Hugo Striebel, Wilburn Polka and Daisy McGrew.
Mrs. Daisy Lawrence was the informant on the death certificate of her sister, Alice McGrew Hyde in 1970.
On her own death certificate, dated 1976, her occupation was shown as that of a Teacher in the Aldine School District. The informant was George W. Lawrence, her husband.
Had three children, John Dee, Timothy, and Alma Kuehn.
Name Daisy Lee Lawrence
Event Type Death
Event Date 24 Jan 1976
Event Place Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 08 Sep 1909
Birthplace Gatesville, Texas
Father's Name Lorenzo Dowell (sic) Mcgrew
Mother's Name Minnie Franks
Certificate Number 03195
GS Film number 2243843
Digital Folder Number 005145747
Image Number 01844
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K38G-N9Y : accessed 04 Jul 2014), Daisy Lee Lawrence, 24 Jan 1976; citing certificate number 03195, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2243843.
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.
On 12 July 1929, Bette Rawls wrote "My father [James Thomas McGrew] died when I was quite young and the others were killed and scattered by Indians, so I know very little about them not even my grandfathers name or where he came from--only that they were of Scotch-Irish descent. They were Pioneer Texans and went through all the hardships and privations that the words imply, first settling in Roberston County later moving to Limestone County. I make my home with my daughter, Mrs. B. C. Dunn." (From Wynema McGrew's book. p. 351).
Name Ella Love
Event Type Death
Event Date 26 Mar 1931
Event Place Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Father's Name John Mcgrew
Mother's Name Sophie Sweeny
Informant Mrs. S. M. Lister, 4209 Montrose Blvd Houston TX
Burial or Removal Sweeny, Texas
Certificate Number 13526
GS Film number 2135507
Digital Folder Number 005145146
Image Number 02715
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7D6-R6R : accessed 02 Jul 2014), Ella Love, 26 Mar 1931; citing certificate number 13526, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2135507.
Wynema McGrew shows that she married Willie H. POWELL of Lamar County, Mississippi, "a dearly loved and respected citizen of Lamar County. He died at the Poplarville Hospital where he was being treated for a heart ailment." He was survived by his wife and 13 children, 44 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, one half-brother and four half-sisters. The mother of four of his 13 children was Emily.
Name Emma Serena Evetts
Event Type Death
Event Date 01 Oct 1914
Event Place Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Divorced
Birth Date 24 Jul 1866
Birthplace Robertson, Texas
Father's Name John Alexander Mcgrew
Mother's Name Louisa Galloway
Place of Burial or removal New Orleans, LA
Certificate Number 21114
GS Film number 2051130
Digital Folder Number 005145351
Image Number 00817
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K37T-HHL : accessed 05 Jul 2014), Emma Serena Evetts, 01 Oct 1914; citing certificate number 21114, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2051130.
He enlisted with his brother, John Gabriel in the Mexican war, in Milam, Sabine County, Texas as privates in Company K. This was on 25 June 1846. He was said to have been killed on 24 August 1846, in Camargo, Mexico.
Name Francis Marion Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 17 Jan 1957
Event Place Rural Precinct 7, Lavaca, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 20 Jun 1889
Birthplace Lavaca, Texas
Occupation Peace Officer, County
Veteran? No
Father's Name James H Mcgrew
Mother's Name Nancy A Mcmurry
Certificate Number 72948
GS Film number 2115163
Digital Folder Number 005145203
Image Number 00587
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K33T-MS3 : accessed 05 Jul 2014), Francis Marion Mcgrew, 17 Jan 1957; citing certificate number 72948, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2115163.
Fred married later in life because he lived at home with his divorced mother and sisters who had children but no husbands. He helped take care of everyone. Wheeler and his family always lived within walking distance of his mother. He and his wife farmed and raised chickens. Even on that meager income, they put money aside to ensure a college education for their daughters. Wheeler had Alzheimer's disease, and was in a nursing home for the last six years of his life. His wife Pauline visited him faithfully every day.
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.
Served in the Texas Army during the revolution of 1836. Also a Texas Ranger, and said to have been killed during an attempt to save 12 year Cynthia Ann Parker when she was captured by the Comanches.
Per the book THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW he joined the Robertson Co Rangers to help protect against the Indians. The Indians attacked Ft. Marlin on January 16, 1839 and G. W. along with his brothers, Wm A and a brother in law David Armstrong Barton, went to help drive the Indians away. Jackson Powers had his horse shot from under him, so G.W. took him up behind him on his little pony. Powers brother saw this and came and took his brother up with him on a larger horse. The Indians caught up with G.W., the Powers, and David Barton, and killed G.W. and Barton. The Powers got away. G.W. and Elizabeth had a daughter born after his death. The widowed Elizabeth next married James B. Ware. She later married John Lynd. She probably died shortly after 1850, as Wm. Moss was guardian of her children.
Wynema McGrew writes that George W. McGrew posthumously received Bounty Warrant 161 for 320 acres on 16 Dec 1846 for service from 29 Apr to 29 July 1839. In October1848, 320 acres in Freestone County were presented to him (or presumably his heirs as he died in 1839).
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
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.
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.
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
Everette McGrew instead puts his date of birth ca 1822. However, as he served in the Mexican War in 1836, he was likely the eldest born of the children of James Tate and his wife Elizabeth. Hardin enlisted on 12 Mar 1838 in Robertston County as a private under Captain N. Doyle, Volunteer Rangers. He was discharged 10 Jun 1839. William and Flood McGrew, his brothers, also enlisted and were discharged at the same time.
Robert Lee McGrew of Pearland, TX also indicated that James Tate McGrew and his wife Elizabeth had a son named Hardin R. McGrew, but he is not mentioned in James Tate McGrew's will. The book THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW indicates he died before his father drew up his will.
Veteren of the Mexican War of 1836, paid a land grant in Robertson Co, TX for 1476 acres. He apparently died around 1839/1840, before his father's will was made, but he was on the 1840 tax list. He left his estate to his mother, Elizabeth, and she and two sons sold the headright to Reuban Anderson on 20 May 1850 for $20,000. (From THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW)
Per THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW he served in the Civil War on the staff of Lt. Arthur Pendleton Bagby. Head of Patrol, Precinct 2, Refugio . Married Alice (b. 1847, LA) and had two children.
Wynema McGrew indicates his wife may have actually been named Maggie.
1860 Census
Texas, Refugio County, Crescent Village
Enumerated 9 June 1860
Page 1 Stamped 129
10-6
John McGrue 44 M Farmer $7000 $32000 Miss
Sophia H McGrew 35 F Tenn
Anna O McGrew 8 F Tx
Ellen McGrew 5 F Tx
Thoams McGrew 3 M Tx
William McGrew 2 m Tx
11/--
Jas McGrew 24 M Farmer $--- $10000 Miss
11/--
H H McGrew 22 M Farmer $--- 10,000 Miss
J B Fowler 26 M Laborer Miss
1920 Census
Mississippi, Lamar County, Beat Three
Enumerated 23 Jan 1920
SD 6 ED 100 Sheet 12B
119-122
Lott and Nancy McArthur (ages 73 and 70)
120-123
McArthur, John Head m W 51 M Miss Miss Ala Farmer
McArthur, Zuleakey Wf F W 43 M Miss Miss Miss
McArthur, J. Ernest Son M W 13 S Miss Miss Miss
Bryant, Bessie Servant F W 23 Wd Miss Miss Miss Cook Private Family
Bryant, Hazel Boarder F W 3 S Miss Miss Miss
121-124
McGrew, Hugh Head M W 59 (sic, s/b 39) M Miss Miss Miss Farmer
McGrew, Pearl Wf F W 22 M Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Francis Mother F W 70 Wd Miss Miss Miss
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.