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Ruth Alexander

Female Bef 1721 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ruth Alexander was born before 1721 in Scotland; and died.

    Notes:

    The daughter of James Alexander of Scotland.

    Ruth married James "Jimmie" Thompson in 1739 in Pennsylvania. James (son of John Thompson and Esther Hale) was born in 1700 in Ulster, County Antrim, North Ireland; died in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Alexander Thompson, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1739 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died between 1808 and 1815 in Madison County, Georgia.
    2. 3. Esther Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1741 in Pennsylvania; and died.
    3. 4. Samuel Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1741; and died.
    4. 5. James Thompson, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1742; and died.
    5. 6. Robert Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1744; and died.
    6. 7. William Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1745; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alexander Thompson, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ruth1) was born about 1739 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died between 1808 and 1815 in Madison County, Georgia.

    Notes:

    From "Thompson Mill History" by Calvin G. Floyd in STRICKLAND SCENE Vol 2, No 1 First Quarter 1981 (Strickland Research, Inc. 1661 Laurancae Way, Riverdale, GA 30296): "Alexander Thompson, Sr. was born 1739 and died 1815 in Madison County. He married Elizabeth Hodge (1745-1820). They are buried near Thompson's Mill, but no grave markers have been found by the writer.

    Alexander Thompson, Sr. was a Revolutionary War soldier. He received a scalp wound at the battle of King's Mountain which left a permanent scar.

    Alexander Thompson moved his family from Burke County, NC, to Wilkes County, GA in 1788. His sister and her husband, William McDaniel, also came to Wilkes County at this time. (Later he) moved to a place on the east side of South River across from his son's home (James Thompson, Sr.). This was in Elbert County at that time. They built substantial log houses for their families. Alexander Thompson, Sr. built a dam across South River at the shoals. A grist mill and a saw mill were constructed and were operated by water power. His will states that he also had cotton machines. In the book, OUR KIN by Manning, it is written that this was the first grist mill in north Georgia. Lumber was sawed at the mill from primeval timber to build the two story home of Alexander Thompson, Sr.

    He was on the first Superior Court Jury list after Madison County was formed in 1812. He was a member of the first Board of Road Commissioners from Danielsville District in 1812. He bought one of the lots at auction onthe Court House Square in Danielsville, which were sold for funds to build a courthouse.

    A plantation of 1900 acres was operated by the Thompson family. Several slaves were owned by family members. The mills and farms were operated for several generations by descendants of Alexander Thompson.


    From HISTORY OF GEORGIA AND GEORGIA'S PEOPLE by Geo. G. Smith:

    Listed on page 623 are names of revolutionary soldiers who recieved money and those who received land warrants. On page 640, Alexander Thompson and Solomon Strickland, father of Thompson's daughter-in-law Eunice are listed as receiving land warrants. Alexander received land in Washington Co, GA. He was wounded in the Battle of King's Mountain.

    From the book HISTORICAL SKETCHES, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES AND EARLY SETTLERS IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA by Rev. Groves Harrison Cartledge, compiled by Jessie Julia Mize and Virginia Louise Newton, Athens GA 1960 pps 72-76:

    Alexander Thompson and his two sons, James and William, were from Burke County, NC and settled on the South Fork of the Broad River about 1790. Alexander Thompson located on the place now owned and occupied by his grandson, Dr. Berry M. Thompson, and built the first mill on the place. He was a man then somewhat advanced in life.

    From HISTORY OF PIKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, 1798-1876, by L.W. Conerly: The Thompson ancestors were from Scotland. Some of them settled in New York, North Carolina and Georgia. Alexander Thompson, Sr and son James, fought in the battle of King's Mountain. he was wounded in the head. A man named Griffith was hot and when Thompson stooped to raise him up a ball stuck him in the forehead, passed over his head under the scalp and came out at the back of his neck, leaving a scar were hair was prevented from growing.

    Alexander married Elizabeth Hodge about 1760 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was born between 1742 and 1745; died between 1808 and 1820 in Madison County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. James Thompson, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1761; and died.
    2. 9. Ruth Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1763; died about 1860 in Greensburg, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.
    3. 10. Sarah Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1765; and died.
    4. 11. Robert Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1766; and died.
    5. 12. Esther Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1767; and died.
    6. 13. Mary Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1769; died before 1811.
    7. 14. John Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1771; died in Williamsburg, James City County, Virginia.
    8. 15. Alexander Thompson, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1771 in Burke County, North Carolina; died on 12 Nov 1824 in Amite County, Mississippi.
    9. 16. William Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1781; died about 1854.

  2. 3.  Esther Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ruth1) was born about 1741 in Pennsylvania; and died.

    Notes:

    Said to have married William McDANIEL.


  3. 4.  Samuel Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ruth1) was born about 1741; and died.

  4. 5.  James Thompson, II Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ruth1) was born in 1742; and died.

  5. 6.  Robert Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ruth1) was born in 1744; and died.

  6. 7.  William Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ruth1) was born about 1745; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  James Thompson, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1761; and died.

    Notes:

    "James Thompson, Sr., son of Alexander Thompson, was also a soldier in the Revolution. He served for 20 months and 21 days and was also at the Battle of King's Mountain. He was appointed by the Georgia Legislature to the Board of Madison County Academy in November 1812. He was on the first Superior Court Jury list in 1812 of Madison County." (THOMPSON MILL HISTORY by Calvin G. Floyd)

    In HISTORICAL SKETCHES, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES AND EARLY SETTLERS IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA, p 72-76, it is noted that: "James Thompson had in his young manhood fought the British and Tories at Cowpens, King's Mountain, and Guilford Court House. He married after the war, Sarah, the daughter of the widow Saye, whose husband had been killed in the Battle of Savannah, Ga, on the 9th of October 1779. James Thompson and his wife, Sarah, raised two sons and several daughters. Two of their daughters became wives of the two Carringtons, the sons of Rev. Timothy Carrington, a Baptist Minister, and perhaps the first pastor of Lystra Church. From these two daughters of James Thompson are numerous Carringtons now residing in Madison County and elsewhere. James Thompson's youngest daughter, then somewhat advanced in life, became the wife of John Bell, of Hall County, GA, a nephew of old Jim Bell.

    Family/Spouse: Sarah Saye. Sarah was born after 1761; died in 1840. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. James Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1802; and died.

  2. 9.  Ruth Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1763; died about 1860 in Greensburg, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    SUCCESSION RECORDS OF ST.HELENA PARISH, LOUISIANA 1804-1854,
    E. Russ Williams, Jr., c1966, p. 31 NOTE (Patricia Ezell): In LA, Succession Records are the equivalent of Probate Records.

    Ruth Thompson, dgt. of Alexander Thompson and Elizabeth Hodge of Elbert Co. GA, married about 1787 to Henry Strickland, b. 1766, N.C., d. Madison County, GA Feb 1817. Henry was the son of Solomon Strickland and Amy Pace.

    In the 1820 census of St. Helena Parish, LA., Ruth Stricklin appears as a widow over 45 yrs of age, has 1 boy age 18-25, 2 girls 16-25, 1 boy and 1 girl 10-15 yrs of age.

    On 10 Apr 1823, Ruth Strickling married Benjamin Bagley in Amite County, MS.

    On 29 Oct 1824, Benjamin Bagley and wife, sold to Elizabeth White, chattel (probably a slave) in Amite County, MS. Conveyance Book I, page 2, p.68.

    On 28 Sep 1826, Benjamin Bagley sold to K. & R. Strickland in Amite County, land Conveyance Book 2, p.172

    Benjamin Bagley had probably been married before his marriage to Ruth as he appears in the 1810 Amite County census with a family. He received a land grant in Amite County on 21 Dec 1811, Township 3 North, Range 13 East, Section 24, 505 acres. He received another land grant in Amite County, MS. on 15 Oct 1816, Township 3North Range 6 East. This 2nd land grant was assigned to Josiah Powell on 1 July 1827 which may be a sign that Benjamin and Ruth moved.... or it could just be that he sold the land.--(Patricia Ezell)

    The BAGLEY family does not appear in the 1850 census for Amite, Wilkinson, or Franklin Counties, MS, nor do they appear in the 1850 census for St.Helena, East or West Feliciana.
    A number of the STRICKLAND children were in the 1850 St.Helena Parish census: Cade, James and Willis (at least).
    There is no succession record for Ruth Thompson, Ruth Stricklin, or Ruth Bagley in the St.Helena Parish records.
    One curious thing is how did Ruth Thompson from GA to MS? With whom did she come? Henry Stricklin died in 1817 in Madison County, GA. (at least according to Albert Casey's book, AMITE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI AND ITS ENVIRONS, p. 589. It's probably that she came with some of her adult children who had already married while still living in GA., i.e. , like Elizabeth STRICKLAND who married Edward WHITE about 1814 in Elbert County, GA, Nancy STRICKLAND who married Grant Rice TAYLOR in Madison Co. GA on 19 Sep 1818, Willis H. STRICKLAND who married Amy in 1816 in Madison Co.GA (this family went to Tangipahoa LA where he founded Tangipahoa Baptist Church).

    Ruth married Henry Strickland about 1787 in Georgia. Henry (son of Solomon Strickland and Amey Pace) was born about 1766 in North Carolina; died on 6 Feb 1817 in Madison County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Hardy Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born after 1788 in Elbert County, Georgia; and died.
    2. 19. Ansel B. Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1790 in Elbert County, Georgia; died on 5 Mar 1814 in Amite County, Mississippi.
    3. 20. Cade Drew Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Nov 1791 in Elbert County, Georgia; died on 1 Mar 1868 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.
    4. 21. Henry Strickland, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born after 1792; died in 1818.
    5. 22. Thompson C. Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born before 1793 in Georgia; died before 1860 in Alabama.
    6. 23. Elizabeth Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1795 in Elbert County, Georgia; died on 25 Dec 1864 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Travis Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.
    7. 24. James Robert Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1797 in Elbert County, Georgia; died on 16 Aug 1862 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.
    8. 25. Nancy Ruth Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1799 in Elbert County, Georgia; died on 26 Aug 1847 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.
    9. 26. Willis Henry Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1802 in Elbert County, Georgia; and died.

    Ruth married Samuel Benjamin Bagley on 10 Apr 1823 in Amite County, Mississippi. Samuel was born about 1763; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 10.  Sarah Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1765; and died.

    Family/Spouse: David Robinson. David was born before 1765; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Robert Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1766; and died.

    Robert married Mary Saye on 24 Nov 1799 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Mary was born after 1766; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 12.  Esther Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1767; and died.

    Family/Spouse: William Langford. William was born before 1767; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Mary Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1769; died before 1811.

    Notes:

    Not listed in the will of her brother, John Thompson. She either is mistakenly being shown as a child of Alexander Thompson and Elizabeth Hodge, or she predeceased her brother.


  7. 14.  John Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1771; died in Williamsburg, James City County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Never married. Inherited the mill and home tract from his parents, along with his brother, William. John died at Williamsburg, Virginia during tumor surgery. From "Abstracts of Georgia Wills" by Jeannette Holland, page 114 from the Madison County Will Book A (1812-1841) page 40: John THOMPSON of Elbert is listed here, 29 October 1811: 12 March 1813, p. 1, Lists his younger Brother William. Brothers and sisters: James, Sarah Robinson, Ruth Strickland, Alexander, Esther Langford, Robert, William. Exts: William and Alexander Thompson.


  8. 15.  Alexander Thompson, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 4 Mar 1771 in Burke County, North Carolina; died on 12 Nov 1824 in Amite County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    From the Deed Records of Franklin Co, GA, Abstracted and compiled by Martha Walters Acker, pg 87:

    Bill of sale dated 20 Nov 1805, rec. 24 Dec 1805, from A. Franklin and Isaac Strickland, executors of John Gilbert, to Alexander Thompson, Jr. (?) In cons. of $630, conveys a negro woman named Betty and two of her children, a boy named Nelson and a girl named Celi. Wit: J.I.C. Cleghorn

    Alexander Thompson settled on the place on which John Hopkins lived and died. He was a most excellent man and was one of the first elders of the Presbyterian church of Danielsville before its removal to town, when it stood two miles south of town and was known as Pisgah church. About 1820, Alexander Thompson, Jr. sold his place near Danielsville to a Mr. Towns, and removed to Mississippi, and the subsequent history of him and his family is unknown to me. (From HISTORICAL SKETCHES, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES AND EARLY SETTLERS IN NORHTEAST GEORGIA)

    Alexander Thompson, Jr. came to Amite County in 1818 with the Epps, Powells and Wells. They organized the Pisgah Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robt. Smiley pastor. This church is now in Summit with all its records. (From HISTORY OF PIKES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI by Connerly, pub. 1909)

    Alexander married Eunice "Unah" Strickland in Jan 1794 in Madison County, Georgia. Eunice (daughter of Solomon Strickland and Amey Pace) was born on 11 Mar 1776; died on 27 Dec 1845 in Amite County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Ephraim Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1794 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died on 9 Jan 1877 in Polk County, Georgia.
    2. 28. Elizabeth Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Sep 1796 in Georgia; died in 1810.
    3. 29. James Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1798 in Madison County, Georgia; died on 27 Nov 1834 in Amite County, Mississippi.
    4. 30. Alexander Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1800 in Madison County, Georgia; died on 21 Jul 1850 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.
    5. 31. Hardy Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1802 in Madison County, Georgia; died on 26 Nov 1866.
    6. 32. William Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1803 in Madison County, Georgia; and died.
    7. 33. Mary Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1805 in Madison County, Georgia; and died.
    8. 34. Cynthia Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1807; and died.
    9. 35. Emily Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1809 in Georgia; died in 1832 in Hinds County, Mississippi.
    10. 36. Nancy Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1811 in Madison County, Georgia; and died.
    11. 37. Elizabeth Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Apr 1813 in Madison County, Georgia; and died.
    12. 38. Malinda Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1816 in Madison County, Georgia; died on 24 Dec 1879.
    13. 39. Jane\Jency Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1817; and died.
    14. 40. Ivy Finch Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1820 in Amite County, Mississippi; died on 28 Jul 1860.

  9. 16.  William Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1781; died about 1854.

    Notes:

    "After his brother John died, he became the sole owner of Thompson's Mill and farm."

    William married Nancy Mary Tillman on 12 Nov 1810 in Jackson County, Georgia. Nancy was born in 1784; died in 1858. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 17.  James Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (8.James3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1802; and died.

  2. 18.  Hardy Strickland Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ruth3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born after 1788 in Elbert County, Georgia; and died.

    Notes:

    Lived in Alabama. He was married to Virginia.


  3. 19.  Ansel B. Strickland Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ruth3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 5 Apr 1790 in Elbert County, Georgia; died on 5 Mar 1814 in Amite County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    Served in the War of 1812. Was said to have been killed by Indian's in Amite County, Mississippi. (Notes of Tony Pickett, from "Ancestors and Descendants of Robert Easley, Sr. and Elizabeth Earle Elkins of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana" by Austin Beverly Smith) Estate recorded in Madison County, Georgia 1814-21.


  4. 20.  Cade Drew Strickland Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ruth3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 1 Nov 1791 in Elbert County, Georgia; died on 1 Mar 1868 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    From the JERUSALEM CHURCH CHURCH BOOK, Mississippi Territory of Amite, 29 Feb 1812

    This church was located near the present town of Gillsburg. Organized 29 Feb 1812, when Mississippi was Indian Territory. The transcription is courtesy of Mrs. Alva McEwen, McComb, Mississippi.

    June 1837: Received by experience: James, Cade, Theodosia Strickland Aug 1837: Cade Strickland, moderator (Note: due to ages, this appears to be James's brother and not son) Aug 1838: Cade Strickland, deacon, treasurer May 1839: Letters of dismission given to Cade & James Strickland Apr 1849: Cade Strickland, moderator Sept 1849: Cade Strickland, delegate May 1850: Cade Strickland dismissed to unite with Tangipohoa Church

    He moved to Louisiana about 1817. He settled just northwest of the New Zion Baptist Church and is buried in a family cemetery just back of the old home place. His grave has been marked with a War of 1812 marker as Sergeant in the Georgia Militia and a soldier in the Battle of New Orleans.

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1850 Census
    Louisiana, St. Helena Parish, Eastern District
    Enumerated 7 Sept 1850
    Stamped 198
    293-293
    Cade Strickland 58 M farmer 10000 Ga
    Jane Strickland 56 F Ga
    Rutha Strickland 23 F La
    Josiah Nighton 24 M Laborer La

    Cade married Jane Burton on 29 Oct 1811 in Franklin County, Georgia. Jane was born about 1796 in Georgia; died before 1851 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Elizabeth W. Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1812 in Georgia; and died.
    2. 42. Nancy Ruthie Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1813; died about 1843.
    3. 43. Mildred Higginbothan Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1818; died in 1877.
    4. 44. Martha Hamilton Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1818; died in 1855.
    5. 45. Henry Willis Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1818; died in Nov 1878.
    6. 46. St. Helena Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1822; and died.
    7. 47. Cade Drew Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1823 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana; and died.
    8. 48. Jacob Burton Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1825 in Louisiana; died on 10 Jul 1860.
    9. 49. Rutha Caroline Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1827 in Louisiana; died about 1854.

  5. 21.  Henry Strickland, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ruth3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born after 1792; died in 1818.

    Notes:

    Served in the War of 1812. He was killed in a skirmish during the Indian Wars.


  6. 22.  Thompson C. Strickland Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ruth3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born before 1793 in Georgia; died before 1860 in Alabama.

    Notes:

    Place of birth shown as either Elbert or Franklin County, Georgia, later moved to Alabama.

    Thompson married Elizabeth Gholston on 25 Jan 1816 in Madison County, Georgia. Elizabeth (daughter of Dabney Gholston and Frances Mary "Polly" Bullock) was born in 1798 in Georgia; died after 1860 in St. Clair County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Louise Epsey Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1821 in Georgia; and died.
    2. 51. Ansel Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1832; and died.
    3. 52. Martha Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1833; and died.
    4. 53. Richard Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1835; and died.
    5. 54. Jane Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1836; and died.
    6. 55. Charles Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1838; and died.
    7. 56. Toliver Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1842; and died.
    8. 57. Sarah Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1844; and died.

  7. 23.  Elizabeth Strickland Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ruth3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1795 in Elbert County, Georgia; died on 25 Dec 1864 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Travis Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    From the JERUSALEM CHURCH CHURCH BOOK, Mississippi Territory of Amite, 29 Feb 1812

    This church was located near the present town of Gillsburg. Organized 29 Feb 1812, when Mississippi was Indian Territory. The transcription is courtesy of Mrs. Alva McEwen, McComb, Mississippi.

    Nov 1836: Received by experience, Elizabeth White Oct 1837: Elizabeth White, Pernecia Travis baptized Apr 1842: Members included: Elizabeth White, Emily and Patsy Strickland, Rutha White, Henry Strickland, Elizabeth White (dec'd), Polly (Mary) Travis, William Travis, Nancy Travis, John Travis, John Travis, Sr., Nancy Travis, Mary Travis

    Elizabeth Strickland White and 10 others founded the regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ on the banks of the Housen Bayou on May 29, 1858. This later became known as the First Baptist Church of Hemphill. Elizabeth joined by letter from the Jerusalem Church in Amite County, Mississippi. The other founding members were Richard and Ruth Travis, Henry S and Mary Etta White, Simon and Mary Ann Beckcom, John and Sophronia Everett, and Cannon and Sophronia Travis.

    Elizabeth's husband, Edward, did not become a member of this church, founded by his wife and several of his children, until over six years had passed. He then joined on a profession of faith and Baptism in June 1864. According to the minutes of June 25, 1864, "Confarence was adjorned for the Church to meete at Father E Whites at 4 oclock for the purpos of hearing what the Lord had don for his precious sole, after hearing of his Experiance it was moved that Father E White be Received in Christian fellowship."

    This experience must have caused him to evangelize, because on July 23d, 1865, "after preching, the privelege of the Church was Extended when too Servint Girls came forward, Amy belongin to Edward White & Charitee also belonging to Edward White. after hearing ther Experience was Received the church and then adjorned to the water" By September, 1865, Father E. White was Moderator of the Conference, though it appears he gave up this reponsibility quickly. He was replaced by Pastor John L Mills in October of 1865. His faith apparently never wavered as it was noted that he "Dyed Jan 13th 1871 in the Faith."

    Elizabeth married Edward White after 1809 in Elbert County, Georgia. Edward was born about 1781 in Virginia; died on 13 Jan 1871 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Travis Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Henry Strickland White, Sr  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1812 in Georgia; died on 10 Feb 1886 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
    2. 59. Mary White  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1815 in Madison County, Georgia; died about 1842 in Mississippi.
    3. 60. Nancy White  Descendancy chart to this point was born before 1818 in Amite County, Mississippi; died in Oct 1848 in Amite County, Mississippi.
    4. 61. John Ragan White  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1819 in Mississippi; died on 12 Jun 1894.
    5. 62. Rutha Caroline White  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1822 in Mississippi; was buried in Travis Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.
    6. 63. Elizabeth Jane White  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1825 in Amite County, Mississippi; died on 19 May 1899 in Sabine County, Texas.
    7. 64. James White  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1826 in Mississippi; died before 1858.
    8. 65. Theodosia S. White  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Nov 1830 in Mississippi; died on 13 Apr 1901 in Pike County, Mississippi.
    9. 66. Sophronia Pauline White  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1833 in Amite County, Mississippi; died on 15 Jun 1915 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
    10. 67. William Thompson White  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jun 1838 in Amite County, Mississippi; died on 9 Dec 1927 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, McComb, Pike County, Mississippi.

  8. 24.  James Robert Strickland Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ruth3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 7 Apr 1797 in Elbert County, Georgia; died on 16 Aug 1862 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    From the JERUSALEM CHURCH CHURCH BOOK, Mississippi Territory of Amite, 29 Feb 1812

    This church was located near the present town of Gillsburg. Organized 29 Feb 1812, when Mississippi was Indian Territory. The transcription is courtesy of Mrs. Alva McEwen, McComb, Mississippi.

    June 1837: Received by experience: James, Cade, Theodosia Strickland Aug 1837: Cade Strickland, moderator (Note: due to ages, this appears to be James's brother and not son) Aug 1838: Cade Strickland, deacon, treasurer May 1839: Letters of dismission given to Cade & James Strickland

    James married Theodosia Easley on 12 Sep 1822 in Greensburg, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. Theodosia (daughter of Rob Easley and Elizabeth Elkins) was born on 15 Aug 1804 in Greenville District, South Carolina; died on 20 Aug 1862. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 68. Cade Easley Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1825 in Mississippi; and died.

  9. 25.  Nancy Ruth Strickland Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ruth3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1799 in Elbert County, Georgia; died on 26 Aug 1847 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    SUCCESSION RECORDS OF ST.HELENA PARISH, LOUISIANA 1804-1854,
    E. Russ Williams, Jr., c1966, p. 31 NOTE (Patricia Ezell): In LA, Succession Records are the equivalent of Probate Records.

    File S-4, 1848 (Mrs. Nancy Strickland, wife of Grant R. Taylor)

    Dec 11, 1848. The petition of Grant R. Taylor states that his wife, Nancy Strickland, died recently, leaving three children: Edmond, Rutha, and Nancy ( a minor). He requested that he be confirmed and sworn as tutor to the children. He is appointed.

    Dec. 11, 1848. Rutha Raborn, wife of Quincy Raborn, of Amite County, MS. Her mother, Nancy Taylor, died Aug 26, 1847 and left certain slaves as her separate property.

    Dec 23, 1848. Inventory: 6 slaves. They were partitioned.

    File T-3 James C. Taylor, 1849

    August 30, 1849. C.D. Strickland states that he has been appointed Supt. of Public Schools in the place of James C. Taylor, deceased, who had in his possession a variety of books and papers belonging to the office of superintendent.
    (NOTE: The inventory detailed a number of books as a part of a law library including Milton's PARADISE LOST, Cooper's VIRGIL, ELEMENTS OF ASTRONOMY, CAESAR CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY...)

    Nancy married Grant Rice Taylor on 19 Sep 1818 in Madison County, Georgia. Grant was born in 1792 in Georgia; died on 21 Oct 1859 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 69. Edmond Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 May 1819 in Georgia; died on 16 Jul 1899 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Taylor Cemetery, Sixth Ward, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.
    2. 70. Rutha Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1829 in Pike County, Mississippi; and died.
    3. 71. Nancy Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1838 in Amite County, Mississippi; and died.

  10. 26.  Willis Henry Strickland Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ruth3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1802 in Elbert County, Georgia; and died.

    Willis married Lou Amy Strickland on 19 Jan 1826 in Madison County, Georgia. Lou (daughter of Kinchen I. Strickland and Mary "Polly" Baker) was born about 1807 in Georgia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 72. Ansel W. Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1829 in Georgia; and died.
    2. 73. Sarah Elizabeth Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1834 in Georgia; and died.
    3. 74. Nancy Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1835; and died.
    4. 75. John B. Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1837 in Georgia; and died.
    5. 76. James Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1839; and died.
    6. 77. Lucinda Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1840; and died.
    7. 78. Oliver Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1843; and died.
    8. 79. Helena Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1844; and died.

  11. 27.  Ephraim Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 10 Dec 1794 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died on 9 Jan 1877 in Polk County, Georgia.

  12. 28.  Elizabeth Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 26 Sep 1796 in Georgia; died in 1810.

  13. 29.  James Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1798 in Madison County, Georgia; died on 27 Nov 1834 in Amite County, Mississippi.

  14. 30.  Alexander Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 18 May 1800 in Madison County, Georgia; died on 21 Jul 1850 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.

    Family/Spouse: Dorothea Pryor Womack. Dorothea was born after 1800; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 80. Jacob Jefferson Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1833; died in 1889.

    Alexander married Mary Amanda McMorris on 28 Feb 1822. Mary was born after 1800; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 81. Eliz. Eunice Mcmorris Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1822; died on 24 Mar 1889 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.
    2. 82. Mary Amanda Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1823 in Mississippi; and died.
    3. 83. James A. Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1827; and died.

  15. 31.  Hardy Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1802 in Madison County, Georgia; died on 26 Nov 1866.

  16. 32.  William Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1803 in Madison County, Georgia; and died.

  17. 33.  Mary Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 3 Aug 1805 in Madison County, Georgia; and died.

  18. 34.  Cynthia Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 20 Aug 1807; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Thomas Wells. Thomas was born on 13 Sep 1805; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 84. Robert Alexander Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1827; and died.
    2. 85. Ebeneezer Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 May 1829; and died.
    3. 86. Ephriam Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1831; and died.
    4. 87. Louisa Emily Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1833; and died.
    5. 88. Thomas Newton Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Feb 1841; and died.
    6. 89. William Calvin Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1844; and died.
    7. 90. James Erastus Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1845; and died.

  19. 35.  Emily Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 12 Aug 1809 in Georgia; died in 1832 in Hinds County, Mississippi.

  20. 36.  Nancy Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 21 Apr 1811 in Madison County, Georgia; and died.

  21. 37.  Elizabeth Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 19 Apr 1813 in Madison County, Georgia; and died.

  22. 38.  Malinda Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 4 Feb 1816 in Madison County, Georgia; died on 24 Dec 1879.

    Malinda married Colbert Gilbert on 16 Feb 1836 in Amite County, Mississippi. Colbert was born about 1816; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 39.  Jane\Jency Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 26 Nov 1817; and died.

  24. 40.  Ivy Finch Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Alexander3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 15 Feb 1820 in Amite County, Mississippi; died on 28 Jul 1860.


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