Web Descendancy Journal

Web Descendancy Journal



Generation Two

2. Jane2 Seymour (William1)1,11,13,1,11,1 was born circa 1795 in Ireland though the 1850 census has her born as late as 1797-1798.1,6,11,26,27,13 She married William Perry, son of Mr. (--?--) Perry and Mrs. (--?--) Perry, in South Carolina.1,11,13

She was also known as Jane Perry,11,26 She & Jane Terry !c:\tmgw\exhibits\seymour1.txt.1 She along with William D. Seymour arrived in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, in either 1797 or 1798 with William Seymour and Letitia Dixon.1,5,11,12,13 Circa 1799 Jane Seymour resided with William Seymour and Letitia Dixon in Newberry District, South Carolina.11 Neither she, nor any in the William Seymour household, have been found in the 1800 census of South Carolina.15,16 Circa Jun 1810 Jane Seymour was enumerated in Newberry District, South Carolina, in the William Seymour household.6,18 Neither she, nor any in the William Perry household, have been found in the 1820 census. Neither she, nor any in the William Perry household, have been found in the 1830 census. In 1850 Jane Seymour was enumerated in Copiah County, Mississippi, in the John Curtis Sexton household.26,28 Jane Seymour and William Perry resided in Mississippi.1

William Perry.11,29,13,11,11

Could William Perry and William Perry of Opelousas, LA in 1820 have been the same person? Probably not.30

Could William Perry and William Perry of Marion Co., AL in 1840 have been the same person? Probably not as his wife would be too old.

Could William Perry and W. J. Perry of Macon Co., AL in 1840 have been the same person? No - This couple is too young.

Could William Perry and William A. Perry of Marengo Co., AL in 1840 have been the same person? No, this couple is too young.

Could William Perry and William Perry of Lowndes Co., AL in 1840 have been the same person? No, his wife is not enumerated and he has 59 slaves.

Could William Perry and William Perry of Campbell Co., GA in 1830 have been the same person? Not likely if Jane was his daughter.31

Could William Perry and William Perry of Crawford Co., GA in 1830 have been the same person? Possibly, though Jane would have been 17 or 18 when married.32

Could William Perry and William Perry of Habersham Co., GA in 1830 have been the same person? Possibly, but Mary Elizabeth would not have been enumerated.33

Could William Perry and William M. Perry of Monroe Co., GA in 1830 have been the same person? Possibly, though daughter Jane would have been born before 1814-5.34

Could William Perry and William Perry of Twiggs Co., GA in 1830 have been the same person? Probably not, though possible.35

Could William Perry and William Perry of Montgomery Co., AL in 1830 have been the same person? Probably not - Jane would not be enumerated.

Could William Perry and William Perry of Clarke Co., AL in 1830 have been the same person? Possibly though Jane would have been born after 1 Jun 1815.

Could William Perry and Willim H. Perry of Walton Co., GA in 1840 have been the same person? No, this William is too young.

Could William Perry and William Perry of Russell Co., AL in 1840 have been the same person? No, this William is too old.

Could William Perry and William Perry of Randolph Co., AL in 1840 have been the same person? No - William and his wife of Randolph Co. are too young.

Could William Perry and W. B. Perry of Morgan Co., AL in 1840 have been the same person? No - much too young.

Could William Perry and William B. Perry of Meriwether Co., GA in 1840 have been the same person? No - this family is too young.

Could William Perry and William Perry of Lumpkin Co., GA in 1840 have been the same person? Probably not - his wife is too young.

Could William Perry and William Perry of Randolph Co., GA in 1840 have been the same person? Possibly, but William's wife is too young.

Could William Perry and William J. Perry of Richmond Co., GA in 1840 have been the same person? No - this William is too young.

Could William Perry and William M. Perry of Harris Co., GA in 1840 have been the same person? Possibly.

Could William Perry and William Perry of Franklin Co., GA in 1840 have been the same person? No - this William is too young. He & William Terry . !C:\TMGW\EXHIBITS\SEYMOUR1.TXT.1 He was born in Ireland.11,27,13 He arrived in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, in either 1798 or 1799 with Mr. (--?--) Perry and Mrs. (--?--) Perry his parents.11,13 William Perry resided in Fairfield District, South Carolina.11 His has not been found in the 1820 census. His has not been found in the 1830 census. He and Jefferson Davis Perry were apparently related; Jefferson was enumerated in 1880 in the household of one of William's grandchildren. Is Jefferson a grandchild in a different way?36

Children of Jane2 Seymour and William Perry were as follows:

3. William D.2 Seymour (William1)37,38,3,39,40,1,1 was born circa 1797 in Ireland though some sources say South Carolina. The 1850 and 1880 censuses put his birth about 1798-9 which is probably too late.1,41,6,7,37,42,43,3,44,40,45,46,47,48 No record of marriage between he and Jane McConnell has been found, but would have occurred circa 1819 South Carolina as their first child, born 21 Dec 1820, was recorded in the McConnell family Bible.7,38,42,3,49,50,39,40 No record has been found of his death which occurred after 1 Jun 1880 probably Randolph County, Alabama, when he was enumerated.3

He was also known as William Seymour,1,41,51 William D. Seymore,39,50 W. D. Seymore,42 He was also known asamp; Major William Seymore.49 He along with Jane Seymour arrived in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, in either 1797 or 1798 with William Seymour and Letitia Dixon.1,5,11,12,13 Circa 1799 William D. Seymour resided with William Seymour and Letitia Dixon in Newberry District, South Carolina.11 Neither he, nor any in the William Seymour household, have been found in the 1800 census of South Carolina.15,16 Circa Jun 1810 William D. Seymour was enumerated in Newberry District, South Carolina, in the William Seymour household.6,18 Circa Jun 1820 William D. Seymour was enumerated in Newberry District, South Carolina, in the William Seymour household.7,20 Circa Jun 1830 William D. Seymour was enumerated in Fairfield District, South Carolina, with no slave, the household including Jane McConnell, John T. Seymour, Mary Elizabeth Seymour, and William Henry Seymour.51 In 1840 William D. Seymour was enumerated in Fairfield County, South Carolina,, the household including an unknown man (--?--), John T. Seymour, Mary Elizabeth Seymour, Martha C. Seymour, Nancy Frances Seymour, and Sarah A. Seymour.37,52 On 21 Feb 1843 in Fairfield District, South Carolina, William D. Seymour was beneficiary of the Final Settlement (1/3 for the widow and 1/9 of the remainder to the other heirs) of William McConnell.50 In 1850 William D. Seymour was enumerated in Fairfield County, South Carolina, a planter, the household including Mary Elizabeth Seymour, Martha C. Seymour, Nancy Frances Seymour, Sarah A. Seymour, and Jane McConnell.38,53 William D. Seymour and Jane McConnell removed to Randolph County, Alabama.49 On 27 Sep 1860 William D. Seymour was enumerated in Almond Post Office, Randolph County, Alabama, as a farmer, the household including Sarah A. Seymour, Jane McConnell, and Mary Elizabeth Seymour.40,54 On 6 Jul 1870 William D. Seymour was enumerated in Louina, Randolph County, Alabama, as a farmer, the household including Jane McConnell and Sarah A. Seymour.42 On 1 Jun 1880 William D. Seymour was enumerated in Randolph County, Alabama, in the Thomas E. Stone household decrepit from age.3 "He was a leading man, taught singing school when the old Southern Harmony was used. He was major in the militia, and came very near being elected sheriff at the time Emmett Ellison was elected. The Major was second best, and they had one of the very strongest men in the county as a competitor, James Johnston, who was Ordinary just as long as he wished to be."49

Jane McConnell41,50,49,50,39,55,49,50,39,55 was also known as Janie McConnell,39 Jane Seymour ,38,3,40 She & Jane Seymore.42,50,55 She was born on 17 Mar 1795 in Fairfield County, South Carolina, though the 1860 census says 1796-7 and the 1850, 1870 and 1880 censuses say 1797-8.41,38,42,43,44,3,39,40,45,46,47 Circa Jun 1820 Jane McConnell was enumerated in Newberry District, South Carolina, in the William Seymour household.7,20 Circa Jun 1830 Jane McConnell was enumerated in Fairfield District, South Carolina, in the William D. Seymour household.51 On 31 Jan 1839 Jane McConnell was named in the will of William McConnell of Fairfield District, South Carolina, by married name as his daughter.50,56 On 30 Jul 1842 Jane McConnell was named in the will of Mary (--?--) by married name as her daughter.39,55,57 In 1850 Jane McConnell was enumerated in Fairfield County, South Carolina, in the William D. Seymour household.38,53 On 27 Sep 1860 Jane McConnell was enumerated in Almond Post Office, Randolph County, Alabama, as a housewife in the William D. Seymour household.40,54 On 6 Jul 1870 Jane McConnell was enumerated in Louina, Randolph County, Alabama, in the William D. Seymour household.42 On 1 Jun 1880 Jane McConnell was enumerated in Randolph County, Alabama, in the Thomas E. Stone household decrepit from age.3 No record has been found of her death which occurred after 1 Jun 1880 probably Randolph County, Alabama, when she was enumerated.3

Children of William D.2 Seymour and Jane McConnell were as follows:

4. Joseph Wesley2 Seymour (William1)1,8,1 was born on 15 Sep 1799 in probably Newberry District, South Carolina, though one source says Laurens Courthouse, Laurens County, South Carolina.60,4,61,19,62,6,7,8,63,64,65,66,67,68,69 He married Frances Vaughn, daughter of Claiborn Vaughn and Mary Ferguson, between 23 Dec 1820 and 1822 in South Carolina.62,70,8,63,64,71 He died on 1 Aug 1890 in probably at his home (his son E. C.'s home), near Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas.72,4,62 He was buried on 2 Aug 1890 in Columbus City Cemetery, Salamanca twp., Cherokee County, Kansas, where the gravestone reads, "Wesley Seymour Born Sept. 15, 1799 Died Aug. 1, 1890 90 Y. 10 M. 16 D."72,4

He was also known as Wesley Seymour,65,72,62,70,73,74,22,63 Wesley Seymore,71 Westly Seymore ,8 Wastly Seymore ,71 Wesley Seymoar ,4 Wesley Semour ,64 He was also known asamp; Wesley Symoure.19 Circa Jun 1810 Joseph Wesley Seymour was enumerated in Newberry District, South Carolina, in the William Seymour household.6,18 He was a Methodist as "from his earliest years he loved the savior, and was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church."19 Circa Jun 1820 Joseph Wesley Seymour was enumerated in Newberry District, South Carolina, in the William Seymour household.7,20 Spring of 1826 Joseph Wesley Seymour and Frances Vaughn removed to Montgomery County, Illinois, from South Carolina, the group including William Seymour, William Dixon Seymour, John Henry Seymour, Sarah R. Seymour, and Dorothy Vaughan.1,21,22,23 In 1830 Joseph Wesley Seymour was enumerated in Montgomery County, Illinois,, the household including William Seymour, William Dixon Seymour, John Henry Seymour, Charles Wesley Seymour, Claiborne Vaughan Seymour, Dorothy Vaughan, and Frances Vaughn.8,24 In 1840 Joseph Wesley Seymour was enumerated in Montgomery County, Illinois,, the household including William Dixon Seymour, John Henry Seymour, Charles Wesley Seymour, Claiborne Vaughan Seymour, James Washington Seymour, Warren Carlisle Seymour, Edwin Chastine Seymour, Thomas Fletcher Seymour, Frances Vaughn, and Dorothy Vaughan.63,75 In 1850 Joseph Wesley Seymour was enumerated in Montgomery County, Illinois, as a farmer, the household including Thomas Fletcher Seymour, Frances Vaughn, John Henry Seymour, Charles Wesley Seymour, Claiborne Vaughan Seymour, James Washington Seymour, Warren Carlisle Seymour, Edwin Chastine Seymour, and Dorothy Vaughan.64,76 On 27 Aug 1854, Joseph Wesley Seymour was widowed by the death of Frances Vaughn in Montgomery County, Illinois.70 In 1860 Joseph Wesley Seymour was enumerated in Hillsboro twp., Montgomery County, Illinois, as a farmer, the household including Edwin Chastine Seymour, Dorothy Vaughan, and Catherine Wallace.65,77 On 1 Mar 1885 Joseph Wesley Seymour was enumerated in Salamanca twp., Cherokee County, Kansas, in the Edwin Chastine Seymour household.4 An obituary was published in the Columbus Star & Courier Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, 7 Aug 1890.19,78,79.

Frances Vaughn80,1,21,81,71,82,83,84,85,82,83,84,71 was also known as Fanny Vaughn,81 Frances Vaughan,82 Fanny Vaughen ,85 Frances Seymour ,70 Frances Semour ,64 She was also known asamp; Mrs. Wesley Seymour.22 She was born between 28 Aug 1798 and 1 Jun 1799 in Laurens Courthouse, Laurens County, South Carolina, though some sources say 14 sep 1799 which is know to be her husband's birthdate.62,70,8,63,64,66,67,68,69,60,82,83,84 Circa Jun 1800 Frances Vaughn was enumerated in Union District, South Carolina, in the Claiborn Vaughn household.84 Circa Jun 1810 Frances Vaughn was enumerated in Laurens District, South Carolina, in the Claiborn Vaughn household.83 On 23 Dec 1820 Frances Vaughn of Laurens County, South Carolina, sold 80 acres on a branch of the North fork of the Bush River in Laurens County, South Carolina (--?--) (one undivided share thereof) for $30 to Mary Vaughen, widow of Clabourn Vaughen.85 In 1830 Frances Vaughn was enumerated in Montgomery County, Illinois, in the Joseph Wesley Seymour household.8,24 In 1840 Frances Vaughn was enumerated in Montgomery County, Illinois, in the Joseph Wesley Seymour household.63,75 In 1850 Frances Vaughn was enumerated in Montgomery County, Illinois, in the Joseph Wesley Seymour household.64,76 She died on 27 Aug 1854 in Montgomery County, Illinois.70 She was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Hillsboro twp., Montgomery County, Illinois, where the inscription reads, "Frances Wife of Wesley Seymour Died Aug. 27, 1854 Aged 55 Years". There is also a stone at her feet that reads 'F. S.'70

Children of Joseph Wesley2 Seymour and Frances Vaughn were as follows:

5. Sarah R.2 Seymour (William1)88,1,1 was born between 1800 and 1804 in probably Newberry District, South Carolina, though one source says Laurens Courthouse, Laurens County, South Carolina.1,6,7,89,90,91 She and John Horner obtained a marriage license on 16 Aug 1827 in Montgomery County, Illinois, and probably married there shortly thereafter.88,1 She died before 1 Jun 1850 in probably St. Clair County, Illinois, when not enumerated with her family.92,93,94.

She was also known asamp; Sarah Seymour.1 Circa Jun 1810 Sarah R. Seymour was enumerated in Newberry District, South Carolina, in the William Seymour household.6,18 Circa Jun 1820 Sarah R. Seymour was enumerated in Newberry District, South Carolina, in the William Seymour household.7,20 Spring of 1826 Sarah R. Seymour removed with Joseph Wesley Seymour and Frances Vaughn to Montgomery County, Illinois, from South Carolina, the group including William Seymour, William Dixon Seymour, John Henry Seymour, and Dorothy Vaughan.1,21,22,23 Between Oct 1826 and 1827 Sarah R. Seymour was a servant.95 On 27 Nov 1830 Sarah R. Seymour was enumerated in St. Clair County, Illinois, in the John Horner household.89,96 On 26 Oct 1840 Sarah R. Seymour was enumerated in the north half of, St. Clair County, Illinois, in the John Horner household.90,97.

John Horner88,89,90,98,92,93,98,98 was born in either 1801 or 1802 in Ohio though one daughter said Maryland.88,89,90,92,91 He had a livestock mark recorded: a crop and a hole in the left & a crop and a slit and underpiece in the right.99 On 27 Nov 1830 John Horner was enumerated in St. Clair County, Illinois,, the household including Sarah R. Seymour, an unknown person (--?--), Louisa Horner, and an unknown person (--?--).89,96 On 26 Oct 1840 John Horner was enumerated in the north half of, St. Clair County, Illinois,, the household including Sarah R. Seymour, an unknown person (--?--), Julia Horner, Henrietta T. Horner, Elizabeth J. Horner, Loretta A. Horner, an unknown person (--?--), and an unknown person (--?--).90,97 Before 1 Jun 1850, John Horner was widowed by the death of Sarah R. Seymour in probably St. Clair County, Illinois, when not enumerated with her family.92,93,94 On 3 Sep 1850 John Horner was enumerated in District No. 3, St. Clair County, Illinois, as a farmer, the household including Henrietta T. Horner, Elizabeth J. Horner, Loretta A. Horner, John Horner, and Charles N. Horner.92,100 He died on 14 Nov 1850 in St. Clair County, Illinois, a date concluded from papers in his probate file including a Petition to Sell Land to Pay Debts in which his death is described as on "the 14th day of _______ 1850" and probate receipts that begin 18 Nov 1850.93

Children of Sarah R.2 Seymour and John Horner were as follows:

6. John Fletcher2 Seymour (William1)1,104,105,1,11,1 was born on 29 May 1805 in probably Newberry District, South Carolina, though some sources say Greene County, Alabama and others Laurens and Fairfield Districts, South Carolina.1,106,107,6,7,108,109,110,9,111,112,105,104,113 He married Rachel Rebecca Abernathy, daughter of Chesley James Abernathy and Mary Collier, on 13 Apr 1825 in Greene County, Alabama, though his obituary says 1829.106,107,114,115,116,117,108,118,105,104,113 He and Margaret Rhode obtained a marriage license on 15 Oct 1862 in Rankin County, Mississippi.119 He married Margaret Rhode, daughter of Henry B. Rhode and Katherine Crook, on 16 Oct 1862 in Rankin County, Mississippi, though his obituary says 1864 and Margaret (Rhode) (Myers) Seymour's pension application says 1 Nov 1863.119,110,9,105,113 He died on 3 Jan 1894 in near Pelahatchie, Rankin County, Mississippi, though the published cemetery transcription says 31 Jan 1894 and Margaret (Rhode) (Myers) Seymour's pension application says 8 Jan 1894 in Light.106,105,104,113,120 He was buried in Lodebar Methodist Cemetery, Rankin County, Mississippi, where the inscription reads, "[Masonic Symbol containing a 'G'] John F. Seymour Born May 29, 1805 Died Jan. 3, 1894" and was transcribed as, "John F. Seymour 29 May 1805 - 31 Jan 1894". In 1998 the stone was broken through the death date.106,107,113

He was also known as John F. Seymour,121,122,123,124,125,107,108,110,126,127,128 John Seymour,119,11 J. F. Seymour,121,123,129,9,104,120 Captain John F. Seymour,113 Captain J. F. Seymour,104 John F. Seymore,130,10,117,131,132,133 J. F. Seymore,109,122 John F. Seymoure,114,115,118 Captain Seymoure,134 John F. Seamore,116 He was also known asamp; J. F. Seaymour.135 Until grown John Fletcher Seymour resided in South Carolina.113 Circa Jun 1810 John Fletcher Seymour was enumerated in Newberry District, South Carolina, in the William Seymour household.6,18 Circa Jun 1820 John Fletcher Seymour was enumerated in Newberry District, South Carolina, in the William Seymour household.7,20 As a young man John Fletcher Seymour removed to Greene County, Alabama.113 In 1830 John Fletcher Seymour was enumerated in Greene County, Alabama,, the household including Rachel Rebecca Abernathy, Mary E. Seymour, and Julia Ann Matherson Seymour.116,136 In either 1832 or 1833 John Fletcher Seymour removed to Rankin County, Mississippi, where they resided for the rest of their lives, the group including Rachel Rebecca Abernathy, Mary E. Seymour, Julia Ann Matherson Seymour, and Henrietta Caroline Seymour.11,104,113 On 18 Apr 1832 John Fletcher Seymour acquired 320 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (S/2 S8 T5 R5E) for $400.125 On 6 Dec 1833 John Fletcher Seymour acquired 38.79 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (NW/4 SW/4 S5 T5 R5) at $1.25 per acre for $48.48: certificate #14445.126 On 13 Dec 1833 John Fletcher Seymour acquired 39.78 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (NE/4 SW/4 S29 T6 R5) at $1.25 per acre for $49.73: certificate #14974.137 On 24 Jan 1835 John Fletcher Seymour acquired 79.8 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (W/2 NW/4 S32 T6 R5) at $1.25 per acre for $99.75: certificate #20000.128 In either 5 Feb 1835 or 5 Sep 1835 John Fletcher Seymour acquired 79.82 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (E/2 NW/4 S32 T6 R5 at $1.25 per acres for $99.78: certificate #23158.127 On 30 Nov 1835 John Fletcher Seymour acquired 39.78 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (SE/4 SW/4 S29 T6 R5) at $1.25 per acre for $49.72: certificate #24745.133 On 4 Mar 1836 John Fletcher Seymour acquired 80.25 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (W/2 NE/4 S36 T5 R5) at $1.25 for $100.31: certificate #27315.131 On 25 Mar 1836 John Fletcher Seymour acquired 320.64 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (E/2 S17 T5 R5) at $.125 per acre for 40.08: certificate #31977, patent date 30 Oct 1855. "Cancelled as to NE/4 SE/4."138 On 8 May 1839 John Fletcher Seymour of Rankin County, Mississippi, sold 38.79 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (NW/4 SW/4 S5 T5 R5) for $50.130 In 1840 John Fletcher Seymour was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi, with 5 slaves, the household including Rachel Rebecca Abernathy, Mary E. Seymour, Julia Ann Matherson Seymour, and Henrietta Caroline Seymour.117,139 He of Rankin County, Mississippi, acted as agent for William Seymour selling 80.25 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (W/2 NE/4 S36 T5 R5E) on 9 Oct 1841 for $100.31.10 In 1845 John Fletcher Seymour was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi,, the household including Rachel Rebecca Abernathy and Henrietta Caroline Seymour.135 Between 23 Nov 1846 and 16 Jan 1847 John Fletcher Seymour was administrator de bonis non with the will annexed for the estate of Joseph Huff of Rankin County, Mississippi.140 In 1850 John Fletcher Seymour was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi, as a gin wright, the household including Rachel Rebecca Abernathy.108,105 In Jan 1852 John Fletcher Seymour was a member of the Board of Police of Rankin County, Mississippi.141 In 1853 John Fletcher Seymour was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi,, the household including Rachel Rebecca Abernathy.132 On 22 Aug 1854 John Fletcher Seymour sold 239 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (NW/4 S32 & E/2 SW/4 S29 T6 R5E) less 1 acre reserved for the Methodist Episcopal Church for $750. Although the recorded deed is dated 22 Aug 1855, the dates of acknowledgement and recording show that the deed was actually dated a year earlier.124 On 27 Aug 1858, John Fletcher Seymour was widowed by the death of Rachel Rebecca Abernathy in probably Rankin County, Mississippi.106,107,114,118,105,104,113 In 1860 John Fletcher Seymour was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi, in the Lewis Moore household.109 He was a Confederate soldier in the Mississippi 3rd Infantry, Cos. E-Q, 3, serving as the Post Mechanic at the Mississippi Arsenal at Brandon in Nov 1862.105,120 He ended military service in Apr 1865 in Pelahatchie, Rankin County, Mississippi.105,120 He held Methodist meetings at his home in on the present [1984] Lee Knight place, three miles south of Pelahatchie, Rankin County, Mississippi.134,142 On 2 Aug 1870 John Fletcher Seymour was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi, as a gin wright, the household including Margaret Rhode.110 On 14 May 1874 John Fletcher Seymour of Rankin County, Mississippi, sold 160 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (NE/4 S17 T5 R5E) in combination with other property for $450.122 On 14 May 1874 John Fletcher Seymour of Rankin County, Mississippi, sold 80 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (W/2 SW/4 S8 T5 R5E) in combination with other property for $450.122 In Dec 1877 John Fletcher Seymour of Rankin County, Mississippi, sold 160 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (E/2 SW/4 & W/2 SE/4 S8 T5 R5E) for 2500 lbs of cotton payable in one year.123 On 22 Dec 1879 John Fletcher Seymour of Rankin County, Mississippi, sold 80 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (E/2 SE/4 S8 T5 R5E) for 900 lbs of cotton payable 1 Nov 1880.129 On 19 Jun 1880 John Fletcher Seymour was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi, as a farmer, the household including Margaret Rhode and Ella B. Myers.9 His funeral was held Rev. Claiborne McDonald, his grandson-in-law officiating.113 An obituary was published in the New Orleans Advocate New Orleans, Louisiana, 25 Jan 1894.113,143 John Fletcher Seymour was a ginwright at the Brandon Cotton Gin and mechanic.105

Rachel Rebecca Abernathy114,118,105,114,118,105 was also known as Rebecca Rachel Abernathy,105 Rachael R. Abernathy,104 Rachiel Abernathy,114,115,118 Rachele R. Seymour,106 Rachel Seymour,124,104 Rachael Seymour,108,124 She was also known asamp; Rachel Seymore.130 She was born on 11 Mar 1809 in Alabama though the published transcription of her gravestone, which is now (1999) illegible, says 11 Mar 1803 and Abernethy/Abernathy Families and Rankin Co. Marrs 1828-1900 says she was born c1810 in Newberry County, South Carolina. Census reports by her children say Virginia and South Carolina.106,107,114,116,117,108,111,112,118,105,104 In 1830 Rachel Rebecca Abernathy was enumerated in Greene County, Alabama, in the John Fletcher Seymour household.116,136 In either 1832 or 1833 Rachel Rebecca Abernathy removed with John Fletcher Seymour to Rankin County, Mississippi, where they resided for the rest of their lives, the group including Mary E. Seymour, Julia Ann Matherson Seymour, and Henrietta Caroline Seymour.11,104,113 On 8 May 1839 Rachel Rebecca Abernathy of Rankin County, Mississippi, joined her husband, John Fletcher Seymour, selling 38.79 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (NW/4 SW/4 S5 T5 R5) for $50.130 In 1840 Rachel Rebecca Abernathy was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi, in the John Fletcher Seymour household.117,139 In 1845 Rachel Rebecca Abernathy was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi, in the John Fletcher Seymour household.135 In 1850 Rachel Rebecca Abernathy was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi, in the John Fletcher Seymour household.108,105 In 1853 Rachel Rebecca Abernathy was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi, in the John Fletcher Seymour household.132 On 22 Aug 1854 Rachel Rebecca Abernathy joined her husband, John Fletcher Seymour, selling 239 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (NW/4 S32 & E/2 SW/4 S29 T6 R5E) less 1 acre reserved for the Methodist Episcopal Church for $750. Although the recorded deed is dated 22 Aug 1855, the dates of acknowledgement and recording show that the deed was actually dated a year earlier.124 She died on 27 Aug 1858 in probably Rankin County, Mississippi, though Abernethy/Abernathy Families says 1859 and Jean Manning says 1863 and E. Latane' Flanagan says 3 Jan 1856.106,107,114,118,105,104,113 She was buried in Lodebar Methodist Cemetery, Rankin County, Mississippi, where the inscription reads, "Rache[ ] R. Wife of John F. Seymour Born Mar. [ ] Died Aug. 27, 1858" and was transcribed as, "Rachele R. Seymour 11 Mar 1803 - 27 Aug 1858". This stone is now shattered into many pieces and will shortly be completely unreadable.106,107,113

Children of John Fletcher2 Seymour and Rachel Rebecca Abernathy were as follows:

Margaret Rhode144,105,105 was also known as Margaret Rhodes,105 Margaret Myers,145,119,121 Margarett Myers,146 Margarette Myers,113 Margaret C. Myers (though this was after her marriage to John F. Seymour),147 Margaret Seymour also Margarett and Margaret Myers Seymour and Seymore,106,148,129,122,123,110,9,122 She was also known asamp; Margarette Seymour.120 She was born on 20 Apr 1815 in Colleton or Orangeburg District, South Carolina, or North Carolina.106,149,145,110,9,105,120,150 In either 1826 or 1827 Margaret Rhode removed with Henry B. Rhode and Katherine Crook to Mississippi.120 She married Daniel G. Myers, son of David Myers and Mrs. (--?--) Myers, on 13 Oct 1831 in Rankin County, Mississippi, though Jean Manning says 21 Oct 1831, David Rhodes, bondsman.144,149,145,105 In 1840 Margaret Rhode was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi, in the Daniel G. Myers household.149,151 In 1850 Margaret Rhode was enumerated in Rankin County, South Carolina, in the Daniel G. Myers household.145 On 31 Jan 1852, Margaret Rhode was widowed by the death of Daniel G. Myers in probably Rankin County, Mississippi.152 In 1853 Margaret Rhode was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi,, the household including Samuel C. Myers, John Hardy Myers, Henry Bingaman Myers, William Myers, Daniel G. Myers, Rachel Ann Myers, Margaret Myers, and Sarah Myers.146 On 5 Jul 1860 Margaret Rhode was enumerated in Brandon Post Office, Rankin County, Mississippi, in the M. S. Wadkins household.153 On 2 Aug 1870 Margaret Rhode was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi, in the John Fletcher Seymour household keeping house.110 On 14 May 1874 Margaret Rhode of Rankin County, Mississippi, joined her husband, John Fletcher Seymour, selling 80 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (W/2 SW/4 S8 T5 R5E) in combination with other property for $450.122 On 14 May 1874 Margaret Rhode of Rankin County, Mississippi, joined her husband, John Fletcher Seymour, selling 160 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (NE/4 S17 T5 R5E) in combination with other property for $450.122 In Dec 1877 Margaret Rhode of Rankin County, Mississippi, joined her husband, John Fletcher Seymour, selling 160 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (E/2 SW/4 & W/2 SE/4 S8 T5 R5E) for 2500 lbs of cotton payable in one year.123 On 22 Dec 1879 Margaret Rhode of Rankin County, Mississippi, joined her husband, John Fletcher Seymour, selling 80 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (E/2 SE/4 S8 T5 R5E) for 900 lbs of cotton payable 1 Nov 1880.129 On 19 Jun 1880 Margaret Rhode was enumerated in Rankin County, Mississippi, in the John Fletcher Seymour household keeping house.9 On 6 Feb 1891 Margaret Rhode sold 40 acres in Rankin County, Mississippi (SE/4 SE/4 S3 T5 R5E) with other property for $200.148 On 6 Feb 1891 Margaret Rhode sold 53 acres of undivided interest in Rankin County, Mississippi (NE/4 S10 T5 R5E) with other property for $200.148 In 1900 Margaret Rhode was enumerated in Pelahatchie, Rankin County, Mississippi, in the Daniel Tobe Myers household.150 On 8 Aug 1904 Margaret Rhode resided in Light, Rankin County, Mississippi, when she made a pension application wherein she said she had only one brother and one son living.120 She died on 11 Oct 1905 in probably Rankin County, Mississippi.106 She was buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Rankin County, Mississippi, where the inscription was transcribed as, "Margaret Myers Seymour 20 Apr 1815 - 11 Oct 1905."106

There were no children of John Fletcher2 Seymour and Margaret Rhode.





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