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     (?) (?) died.

     Ann (?) was born circa 1798 at Kentucky.¹ She married James Wise circa 1830.
     Her married name was Wise.

     Elizabeth (?) married John Jr. Easter, son of John Easter and Mary Caffield. Elizabeth (?) died.
     Her married name was Easter.

     Frances (?) married Thomas Anderson, son of Jordan Anderson and Margaret Easter.¹
     Her married name was Anderson.

     Ida M. (?) was born in 1870.¹ She married Benjamin Franklin Thomas, son of David R. Thomas and Susan C. Wise. Ida M. (?) died in 1956.¹
     Her married name was Thomas.

     Infant child (?) was born unk at Monroe County, Mississippi. Infant child (?) was the child of Benjamin Franklin Thomas and Ida M. (?). Infant child (?) died unk at Monroe County, Mississippi. Infant child (?) was buried unk at Crenshaw Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.

     Infant Son (?) was born in 1898.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Thomas and Ida M. (?).¹ Infant Son (?) died in 1898.¹ He was buried in 1898 at Crenshaw Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.

     Margaret (?) was born in 1808 at South Carolina. She married Wade Hampton Sr. Gordon circa 1823. Margaret (?) married Samuel L. Martin circa 1845 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ Margaret (?) died at Arkansas.
     NOTES from the MONROE COUNTY HISTORY BOOK, section on Wade Hampton compiled by Helen K. Blair Margaret migrated into Mississippi with Wade Hampton Gordon Sr. via Alabama. (see history notes on # 57, Wade Hampton Gordon Sr. for information on Margaret prior to Wade's death.) Following Wade's death in 1839, on February 10, 1840, Margaret sold to Thomas T. Moore, the last of their property, 120 acres in Sections 25 and 36, for $50.00. (Now owned by three individuals (wilkes, Ferguson, and Williamson, and the National Bank of Commerce). The 1840 census shows Margaret still in Lowndes County with 10 children and 4 slaves. About 1845, she married a Monroe County farmer, Samuel L. Martin from South Carolina. The 1850 census lists them, some Gordon sons, and 2 Martin children, Minerva, aged 4 and Samuel, aged 2, in Monroe County. At that time, Wade Hampton Jr. was 13 years old. The Martins and some of her Gordon sons moved to Arkansas in the early 1850's while some of her older sons were married and stayed in Monroe County. One son died while in Arkansas. Wade Hampton Jr., being unhappy in Arkansas, walked back to the Aberdeen area in 1855. After his leaving Arkansas, there is no known further contact with Margaret. As of circa 1823,her married name was Gordon. As of circa 1845,her married name was Martin.¹

     Mary (?) married Richard Easter, son of John Jr. Easter and Elizabeth (?). Mary (?) died.
     Her married name was Easter.

     Mary (?) was born WFT Est. 1790 1812.¹ She married John Goodson WFT Est. 1816 1845.¹ Mary (?) died WFT Est. 1834 1900.¹
     Her married name was Goodson.

     Nonnie Ann (?) was born on 10 August 1882. She married Charles William Naugle, son of William B. Naugle and Rachel Amanda Easter. Nonnie Ann (?) died on 24 August 1976 at age 94.
     Her married name was Naugle.

     Thomas, Infant daughter of Ben F Thomas (?) was born unk at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Thomas and Ida M. (?). Thomas, Infant daughter of Ben F Thomas (?) died unk at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was buried unk at Crenshaw Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.

     Susan ? married Milton Aycock, son of William Aycock and Patty Easter, on 25 October 1815 at Elbert County, Georgia.
     See history notes for Patty Easter (120) for source info. As of 25 October 1815,her married name was Aycock.

     John E. Abney married Clarah Easter, daughter of James Jefferson Easter and Sarah Elizabeth Clay.

     Clara Cladie Adams was born on 26 November 1914 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ She married James Junior Easter, son of James Riley Easter and Myrtle Funderburk, in 1933 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ Clara Cladie Adams died on 24 November 2008 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 93.¹ Cladie Clara Easter, 93, died Nov. 24, 2008, at her daughter’s home. She was born Nov. 26, 1914, in Monroe County to Jesse and Lorena Carter Adams. She married James J. Easter in 1933. He died in 1975. She was employed by Glenn Enterprises. She was a member of the Riggans Chapel Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking and sewing. She loved her family and she enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren.

Services were at the E.E. Pickle Funeral Home Chapel in Amory with burial in the Durrett Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Joe and Guy Adams; and three sisters, Maude Thompson, Dollie Sansing and Gracie Bee Adams.¹ She was buried on 27 November 2008 at Durrett Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹
     Her married name was Easter.

     Susan Elizabeth "Bettie" Adams was born on 30 May 1840 at Giles County, Tennessee, USA.² She married Milton James Easter, son of Champion Easter and Martha Jefferson Walker, on 4 January 1857 at Giles County, Tennessee.³ Susan Elizabeth "Bettie" Adams died on 22 January 1902 at Limestone County, Alabama, USA, at age 61.¹ She was buried on 24 January 1902 at Poplar Creek Cemetery, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA.¹
     As of circa 1856,her married name was Easter.

     Emma L. Allen was born on 12 July 1875. She married Baxter Bunyan Easter, son of William Franklin Easter and Prudence Pryor Major. Emma L. Allen died on 11 December 1959 at Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, at age 84.
     Her married name was Easter.

     Robert Allen was born in 1856 at Scottsville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹ He married Mary Jane Easter, daughter of Milton James Easter and Susan Elizabeth "Bettie" Adams, on 26 December 1900 at Limestone County, Alabama, USA.

     Elizabeth L. "Betsy" Anderson was the daughter of Jordan Anderson and Margaret Easter.¹

     Jordan Anderson was born on 29 June 1759 at Virginia.¹ He married Margaret Easter, daughter of John Jr. Easter and Elizabeth (?), on 6 June 1785 at Mecklenburg County, Virginia.¹ Jordan Anderson died on 28 March 1850 at Chesterfield County, Virginia, at age 90.¹
     Frances Anderson to Jordan Anderson
of Sussex County of Chesterfield County
12/01/1820
Sussex County Deed Book N Page 138

This Indenture made this first day of December in the Year Eighteen Hundred and Twenty, between Frances Anderson widow of Thomas Anderson deceased of Sussex County of the one part and Jordan Anderson of Chesterfield County of the other part. Whereas the said Thomas Anderson lately died seized and possessed of a tract of land in Sussex County sold and conveyed to him in fee simple by William Shands, Junior, adjoining the lands of William Parham and others containing two hundred and twenty two acres be the same more or less, and also of divers slaves and personal estate, and the said Thomas having departed this life intestate & without issue, his father the said Jordan Anderson became his sole heir, and there being no other persons interested in the said estate except his widow the siad Frances Anderson and his said father, they have made and do hereby make and enter into the following agreement, that is to say, the said Jordan consents and agrees to release unto the said Frances all interest in one negro woman named Hannah, her child Henry and her future increase, one bed and furniture, all the household & kitchen furniture the growing crop all the stock of all kinds, all the carriages, plantation utensils and all credits or debts due to the intestate - upon condition that the said Frances shall and will pay and satisfy all debts and claims which shall of may be due from the said intestate, or which may be recovered against the said intestates estate or his legal representative, and indemnify the said Jordan against all such claims and debts. and the said Frances in consideration of the premises, consents and agress, to release all dower interest and claims in the said land, and all interest and distributable share of and in the negro woman Isbell, her children namely Tom and Rachel, and the future increase of the female slaves just last named and two beds of furniture. Now this Indenture therefore witnesseth that the said Frances Anderson for and in consideration of the premises, and of one dollar to her in hand paid by the said Jordan Anderson hath granted, bargained, sold, released, and forever quit claimed and by these presents doth grant, bargain,sell, release, and forever quit claim unto the said Jordan Anderson, unto all estate interest & claims wwhatsoever in and to the said land, slaves with the future increase of the females and beds, to have and to hold the said land and slaves & beds with furniture unto him the said Jordan his heirs executors, administrators and assigns forever, clearly and absolutely discharged from all claims and demands whatsoever of her the said Frances and those claiming under her. And the said Frances doth covenant with the said Jordan that she, her heirs, executors, and administrators shall and will at all times hereafter indemnify and save harmless the said Jordan and his representatives against all the claims and debts aforesaid, and all other demands touching the estate of the said intestate. And the said Jordan for and in consideration of the premises and one dollar to him in hand paid by the said Frances hath released and forever quit claimed & by these presents doth release & forever quit claim unto the said Frances and her representatives forever clearly and absolutely dischraged from all claims & demands of the said Jordan his heirs and representatives, and whereas the said Jordan consents that the said Frances shall and may enjoy at his will and pleasure, the said land, slaves & beds released unto him as aforesaid, Now the said Frances doth hereby agree that whenever she shall by thereunto required by the said Jordan his heirs and representatives, ahall and will have forth coming and deliver unto him the said Jordan or his representatives the possession of the said land, slaves and increase and beds. In testimony whereof the parties have hereunto set their hands & seals on the day and year aforesaid.
Frances Anderson /seal/
Jordan Anderson /seal/
Teste
Jeremiah Bailey
Thos Malone
William Shands, Senr.

On the 7th day of December, 1820. This Indenture was proved to be the act and deed of Frances Anderson and Jordan Anderson parties thereto, by the oaths of the three subsribing witnesses, and recorded in the clerks office of Sussex County Court.
Teste
J. N. Bailey clk
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++.²

     Mary Watkins Anderson was born on 7 March 1786 at Chesterfield County, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Jordan Anderson and Margaret Easter.¹ Mary Watkins Anderson died on 4 June 1874 at Amelia County, Virginia, at age 88.¹

     Matthew Anderson was born in 1790 at Chesterfield County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Jordan Anderson and Margaret Easter.¹ Matthew Anderson died on 27 April 1835 at Nottoway County, Virginia.¹

     Thomas Anderson was born circa 1790 at Chesterfield County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Jordan Anderson and Margaret Easter.¹ Thomas Anderson married Frances (?).² Thomas Anderson died before December 1820 at Sussex County, Virginia.¹
     Frances Anderson to Jordan Anderson
of Sussex County of Chesterfield County
12/01/1820
Sussex County Deed Book N Page 138

This Indenture made this first day of December in the Year Eighteen Hundred and Twenty, between Frances Anderson widow of Thomas Anderson deceased of Sussex County of the one part and Jordan Anderson of Chesterfield County of the other part. Whereas the said Thomas Anderson lately died seized and possessed of a tract of land in Sussex County sold and conveyed to him in fee simple by William Shands, Junior, adjoining the lands of William Parham and others containing two hundred and twenty two acres be the same more or less, and also of divers slaves and personal estate, and the said Thomas having departed this life intestate & without issue, his father the said Jordan Anderson became his sole heir, and there being no other persons interested in the said estate except his widow the siad Frances Anderson and his said father, they have made and do hereby make and enter into the following agreement, that is to say, the said Jordan consents and agrees to release unto the said Frances all interest in one negro woman named Hannah, her child Henry and her future increase, one bed and furniture, all the household & kitchen furniture the growing crop all the stock of all kinds, all the carriages, plantation utensils and all credits or debts due to the intestate - upon condition that the said Frances shall and will pay and satisfy all debts and claims which shall of may be due from the said intestate, or which may be recovered against the said intestates estate or his legal representative, and indemnify the said Jordan against all such claims and debts. and the said Frances in consideration of the premises, consents and agress, to release all dower interest and claims in the said land, and all interest and distributable share of and in the negro woman Isbell, her children namely Tom and Rachel, and the future increase of the female slaves just last named and two beds of furniture. Now this Indenture therefore witnesseth that the said Frances Anderson for and in consideration of the premises, and of one dollar to her in hand paid by the said Jordan Anderson hath granted, bargained, sold, released, and forever quit claimed and by these presents doth grant, bargain,sell, release, and forever quit claim unto the said Jordan Anderson, unto all estate interest & claims wwhatsoever in and to the said land, slaves with the future increase of the females and beds, to have and to hold the said land and slaves & beds with furniture unto him the said Jordan his heirs executors, administrators and assigns forever, clearly and absolutely discharged from all claims and demands whatsoever of her the said Frances and those claiming under her. And the said Frances doth covenant with the said Jordan that she, her heirs, executors, and administrators shall and will at all times hereafter indemnify and save harmless the said Jordan and his representatives against all the claims and debts aforesaid, and all other demands touching the estate of the said intestate. And the said Jordan for and in consideration of the premises and one dollar to him in hand paid by the said Frances hath released and forever quit claimed & by these presents doth release & forever quit claim unto the said Frances and her representatives forever clearly and absolutely dischraged from all claims & demands of the said Jordan his heirs and representatives, and whereas the said Jordan consents that the said Frances shall and may enjoy at his will and pleasure, the said land, slaves & beds released unto him as aforesaid, Now the said Frances doth hereby agree that whenever she shall by thereunto required by the said Jordan his heirs and representatives, ahall and will have forth coming and deliver unto him the said Jordan or his representatives the possession of the said land, slaves and increase and beds. In testimony whereof the parties have hereunto set their hands & seals on the day and year aforesaid.
Frances Anderson /seal/
Jordan Anderson /seal/
Teste
Jeremiah Bailey
Thos Malone
William Shands, Senr.

On the 7th day of December, 1820. This Indenture was proved to be the act and deed of Frances Anderson and Jordan Anderson parties thereto, by the oaths of the three subsribing witnesses, and recorded in the clerks office of Sussex County Court.
Teste
J. N. Bailey clk
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++.²

     Abner Powell Avera was born on 23 February 1849 at Mississippi. He married Nancy Paralee Easter, daughter of John Cooper Easter and Nancy Lavina "Viney" Grant. Abner Powell Avera died on 16 January 1941 at Lubbock County, Texas, at age 91.

     Bess Eloise Avera was born in 1911. She was the daughter of Richard Easter Avera and Ethel Elvira Cochran.
     Her married name was Griffin.

     Celia Avera was born in 1890. She was the daughter of Abner Powell Avera and Nancy Paralee Easter. Celia Avera married Alex Henderson.
     Her married name was Henderson.

     John Carlisle Avera was born in 1892. He was the son of Abner Powell Avera and Nancy Paralee Easter.

     Lois Avera was born in 1904. She was the daughter of Abner Powell Avera and Nancy Paralee Easter.