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Wood Hathorn McGrew

Male 1873 - 1957  (83 years)


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  1. 1.  Wood Hathorn McGrew was born on 14 May 1873 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 13 Feb 1957 in Collins, Covington County, Mississippi; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    When he registered for the draft during the first World War, he was farming for S. B. Hathorn in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, and his nearest relative was his wife, Mrs. Anna Jane McGrew of Seminary, Mississippi. He was described as short and slender, with brown eyes and dark hair, and missing his right eye.

    At the time of the 1930 Federal census, he was listed as a boarder, age 57 and widowed, in the home of E. L. and Ida COUTLER in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. His occupation was shown as "farmer."

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1910 Census
    Mississippi, Covington County, Twp 7, Beat 1
    Enumerated 25 Apr 1910
    SD 6 ED 2 Sheet 6B
    106-107
    McGrew, W H Head M W 37 M 18 Miss Miss Miss Farm Operator
    McGrew, Anna Wf F W 41 M 18 Miss Miss Miss
    McGrew, Willie Dtr F W 17 S Miss Miss Miss
    McGrew, Bennie Son M W 14 S Miss Miss Miss
    McGrew, Ida Dtr F W 14 S Miss Miss Miss
    McGrew, Leo Dtr F W 11 S Miss Miss Miss
    McGrew, Linnie Dtr F W 10 S Miss Miss Miss
    McGrew, Wheeler Son m W 7 S Miss Miss Miss
    McGrew, Myrtle Dtr F W 2 S Miss Miss Miss

    Wood married Annie Jane Lott in 1891. Annie (daughter of William Alexander Lott and Martha Edmondson) was born on 4 Nov 1869 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 3 May 1948 in Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi; was buried in Seminary Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Willie Mae McGrew  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1892 in Mississippi; and died.
    2. 3. Benjamin Franklin McGrew  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jan 1894 in Mississippi; died on 22 Mar 1954; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi.
    3. 4. Ida Jane McGrew  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1895 in Covington County, Mississippi.
    4. 5. Martha Leo McGrew  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1898 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 17 Feb 1974 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi.
    5. 6. Linnie Bell McGrew  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Feb 1900 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 27 Nov 1968 in Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi.
    6. 7. Fred Wheeler McGrew  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Feb 1902 in Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi; died on 24 Sep 1990 in Covington County, Mississippi; was buried on 26 Sep 1990 in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi.
    7. 8. Myrtle McGrew  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1908 in Mississippi; died on 20 Feb 1928 in Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi.

    Wood married Birdie Aldina Maudlin before 1932. Birdie was born on 6 Jul 1911 in Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi; died on 18 May 1986 in Collins, Covington County, Mississippi; was buried in Station Creek Cemetery, Collins, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Ramsey McGrew  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jun 1932 in Collins, Covington County, Mississippi; died on 27 Jun 2009; was buried in Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi.
    2. 10. L. B. McGrew  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1934 in Collins, Covington County, Mississippi; died on 26 Apr 2013 in Magee, Simpson County, Mississippi; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi.
    3. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Willie Mae McGrew Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wood1) was born on 20 Sep 1892 in Mississippi; and died.

  2. 3.  Benjamin Franklin McGrew Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wood1) was born on 19 Jan 1894 in Mississippi; died on 22 Mar 1954; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    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.


    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    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

    Benjamin married C. Irene Aultman on 1 Jul 1918 in Covington County, Mississippi. C. was born on 6 Sep 1903 in Mississippi; died on 25 Oct 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Bennie McGrew  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1919 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 28 Aug 1973; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi.

  3. 4.  Ida Jane McGrew Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wood1) was born on 16 Jul 1895 in Covington County, Mississippi.

  4. 5.  Martha Leo McGrew Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wood1) was born on 19 May 1898 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 17 Feb 1974 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi.

  5. 6.  Linnie Bell McGrew Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wood1) was born on 8 Feb 1900 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 27 Nov 1968 in Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    Trained as a nurse at Southern Mississippi Charity Hospital in Laurel, Mississippi. She primarily worked for the U.S. Public Service Bureau of Indian Affairs. She is buried at Mr. Horeb cemetery near Collins, Mississippi.


  6. 7.  Fred Wheeler McGrew Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wood1) was born on 1 Feb 1902 in Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi; died on 24 Sep 1990 in Covington County, Mississippi; was buried on 26 Sep 1990 in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    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.

    Fred married Stella Pauline Watts on 3 Jan 1932 in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi. Stella was born on 22 Feb 1910 in Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi; died on 12 Mar 1998 in Covington County, Mississippi; was buried on 15 Mar 1998 in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 8.  Myrtle McGrew Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wood1) was born on 27 Apr 1908 in Mississippi; died on 20 Feb 1928 in Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi.

  8. 9.  Ramsey McGrew Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wood1) was born on 21 Jun 1932 in Collins, Covington County, Mississippi; died on 27 Jun 2009; was buried in Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    FindAGrave shows that he served in the US Army, Korea.


  9. 10.  L. B. McGrew Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wood1) was born on 30 Nov 1934 in Collins, Covington County, Mississippi; died on 26 Apr 2013 in Magee, Simpson County, Mississippi; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    Wynema McGrew noted that he married three times, having a son, Terry Allen McGrew, with first wife, Joyce Bucklew. He worked for the railroad.

    Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, April 29, 2013 at the Mount Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery for L. B. McGrew, 78, of Collins who passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Magee General Hospital in Magee.

    Reverend Tony Bagley will officiate at the services with interment to follow at the Mount Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Collins is in charge of the arrangements.

    Pallbearers will be family and friends.

    Mr. McGrew, a Covington County native, was a retired Bridge forman for Illinois Central Railroad. He attended Liberty Baptist Church in Collins. Mr. McGrew enjoyed many outdoor activities; especially fishing. He and a long time friend, Jay Harper, spent many days fishing at Lake Mike Conner and enjoying the beauty of God's creation.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Wood McGrew and Birdie Mauldin McGrew; his wife, Vondell McGrew; and a brother, Ramsey McGrew.

    Survivors include his son Terry McGrew and his wife, Joyce of Magee; one sister, Ada Jane Smith of Collins; three grandchildren, Kristy Campfield, Christopher McGrew, and Benjamin McGrew; two great grandchildren, Kristen Bryant and Chasidy Campfield; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

    Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

    www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com


  10. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wood1)


Generation: 3

  1. 12.  Bennie McGrew Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Wood1) was born on 15 Dec 1919 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 28 Aug 1973; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    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?


  2. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Fred2, 1.Wood1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Fred2, 1.Wood1)


Generation: 4

  1. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Living3, 7.Fred2, 1.Wood1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Living3, 7.Fred2, 1.Wood1)


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