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     Infant Easter was born on 10 July 1905 at Monroe County, Mississippi. Infant Easter was the child of Burton Easter and Fannie Bell Simmons. Infant Easter died on 10 July 1905 at Monroe County, Mississippi.

     Infant Easter was born on 6 April 1906 at Monroe County, Mississippi. Infant Easter was the child of Burton Easter and Fannie Bell Simmons. Infant Easter died on 6 April 1906 at Monroe County, Mississippi.

     Infant Easter was born on 21 August 1917. Infant Easter was the child of Burton Easter and Fannie Bell Simmons. Infant Easter died on 21 August 1917.

     Infant Easter was born on 13 February 1927 at Monroe County, Mississippi. Infant Easter was the child of Burton Easter and Fannie Bell Simmons. Infant Easter died on 13 February 1927 at Monroe County, Mississippi.

     Infant Easter was born on 15 September 1875 at Itasca, Hill County, Texas. He was the son of William Franklin Easter and Prudence Pryor Major. Infant Easter died on 22 September 1875.

     Infant Easter was born on 24 August 1890 at Limestone County, Alabama. He was the son of Markham Champion Easter and Emily R. Gilbert. Infant Easter died on 24 August 1890 at Limestone County, Alabama. He was buried on 27 August 1890 at Poplar Creek Cemetery, Limestone County, Alabama.¹

     Infant Easter was born in 1896 at Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.¹ He was the son of William Champion Easter and Mary Jefferson Lucretia Shannon.¹ Infant Easter died in 1896 at Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.¹ He was buried in 1896 at Evermen Cemetery, Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.¹

     Infant Easter (Stillborn) was born on 7 January 1904 at Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.¹ He was the son of Van Buren Easter and Terrah Jane East.¹ Infant Easter (Stillborn) died on 7 January 1904 at Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.¹

     Infant Son Easter was born on 24 March 1873 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of John Bunyan Easter and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Edge. Infant Son Easter died on 24 March 1873 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was buried on 26 March 1873 at Monroe County, Mississippi.

     Ira Easter was born in 1870 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of Alson E. Easter and Amanda Maud Neeland. Ira Easter died.
     Ira Easter appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 in the household of Alson E. Easter and Amanda Maud Neeland at Sup Dist 1, Enumeration District 126, Quincy Township, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹

     J. C. J. Easter was born circa 1852 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of Oscar F. Easter and Charity Edwards. J. C. J. Easter died after 1881 at Monroe County, Mississippi.

     Jacomin Easter was born circa 1707 at Princess Anne County, Virginia. He was the son of William Easter and Mary Grant. Jacomin Easter died.

     James Easter was born circa 1725. He was the son of William Easter and Mary Grant. James Easter married Sarah Thompson after 1749; .

. James Easter died circa January 1792 at Elbert County, Georgia. His estate was probated on 11 February 1792 at Elbert County, Georgia.
     James Easter was living in Lunenberg County when he was mentioned in the will of Thomas Jones, to wit:

     I, Thomas Jones of L, am very sick and weak in body . . . . . . . . .
     
     To my daughter, Elizabeth Jones - to her, what she and Richard Jones, her husband, has had from me, as their part of my estate.
     To my son Godfry Jones - to keep to himself, all the estate that he is now possessed with as his proportion of my estate.
     To my sons David and Thomas Jones - all the lands that I am now possessed with, to be equally divided between them.
     To my son David Jones - Will and Judy.
     To James Easter - a deed for the lands he now lives upon, containing about 200 acres, when said Easter makes a deed for a certain parcel of land which I purchased of him, adjoining the lands I now live upon, containing 300 and odd acres.
     To my wife and children, namely David, Rachel, Thomas, Dorothy, and Mary Jones - the rest of my estate, after my just debts are paid, to be equally divided between them at the division of my estate.
     I want my son Thomas Jones to be bound out to a carpenter's trade. I do not want my estate inventoried or appraised.
     Executrix - my wife Amey Jones.
     Executors - my sons Godfry and David Jones.
     Signed Nov 5, 1748 - Thos Jones.
     Witnesses - Mathew Talbot, John Brunskill, M. Stanfield.

     At Mar 6, 1748 Court, the within will of the deceased was exhibited by the executors and executrix, and the same was proved by the witnesses, and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of said executrix and executors, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate of said will, whereupon they, together with Marmaduke Stanfield, their security, entered into bond.²

On on 1 April 1749 at Lunenburg County, Virginia, A land patent was issued from the British Crown to James Easter which reads as follows:

George the second, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings.
Know ye that for divers good causes and considerations but especially for and in consideration of the sum of forty shillings of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia, We have given, granted and confirmed by these presents for us, our heirs and successors do give, grant and confirm unto James Easter one certain tract or parcel of land containing three hundred and sixty acres lying and being in the County of Lunenburg on the East side of Little Roanoak River and bounded as followeth, to wit.
Beginning at Thomas Jones corner beech on the river aforesaid, thence along his line about fifty degrees East one hundred and eight poles to his corner red oak; thence off North seventy nine degrees East one hundred and sixty poles to a white oak; thence North twenty degrees East one hundred and seventy four poles to a white oak on a branch; thence North fifty eight degrees West one hundred and four poles to a white oak on the river aforesaid; thence down the said river as it meanders to the beginning, with all woods, underwoods, swamps, marshes,low grounds, meadows, feedings and his due share of all veins, mines and quarries as well discovered as not discovered within the bounds aforesaid and being part of the said quantity of three hundred and sixty acres of land and the river’s waters and water courses therein contained together with the priveleges of hunting, hawking, fishing, fowling and all other profits commodities and hereditaments whatsoever to the same or any part thereof belonging or in anywise appertaining. To have, hold, possess and enjoy the said tract or parcel of land and all other the before granted premises and every part thereof with their and every appurtenances unto the said James Easter and to his heirs and assigns forever To Be Held of us, our heirs and successors as of our Mannor of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and common soccage and not in capiteor by Knights service yielding and paying unto us our heirs and successors for every fifty acres of land and so proportionably for a lessor or greater quantity than fifty acres the fee rent of one shilling yearly to be paid upon the Feast of Saint Michael the Arch Angel and also cultivating and improving three acres part of every fifty of the tract above mentioned within three years of the date of these presents provided always that if three years of the said fee rent shall at any time be in arrears and unpaid or the said James Easter his heirs or assigns do not within the space of three years next coming after the date of these presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every fifty of the tract above mentioned then the Estate hereby granted shall cease and be utterly determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful to and for us, our heirs and successors to grant the same lands and premises with the apputenances unto such other person or persons as we, our heirs and successors shall think fit. In witness whereof we have caused the our Letters Patent to be made Witness out trusty and well beloved Sir William Gooch baronet our Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburg under the seal of our said colony the first day of April One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty Nine in the twenty second year of our reign.
/ / William Gooch / /.³


On on 3 August 1756 at Mecklinberg County, Virginia,, James Easter bought land. James EASTER bought 550 acres of land from Daniel GORRE for 100 pounds.⁴

He was Grantor on a deed to on 4 April 1757 at Mecklinberg County, Virginia, James EASTER sold 96 acres of land to Pinkethman HAWKINS on Allens Creek, for 10 pounds, it being the land James EASTER now lives on.⁵

On on 29 August 1757 at Lunenburg County, Virginia,, James Easter received a land grant.

George the Second, To All;
Know ye that for divers good causes and considerations, but more especially for and in consideration of the Sum of forty Shillings of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this Our Colony and Dominion of Virginia, We have given, granted, and confirmed and by these presents for us, our heirs, and Successors do give, grant, and confirm unto James Easter one certain tract or parcel of land containing six hundred eighty three acres lying and being in the county of Lunenburg, both sides of Ash Camp Creek and bounded as followeth, to wit:
Beginning at a Beech at the North of the Great Branch on the said creek, thence along lines run by John Gwin south 26 and an half degrees West twenty eight poles to a white oak; South three and an half degrees West eighty four and an half poles to a pine, South four degrees East ten poles to a Hickory and thence along Thomas Bouldins line South one hundred four poles to a pine; North eighty nine degrees East three hundred fifty poles to a white oak; South twenty five degrees East, one hundred forty poles to a pine; South thirtyone degrees West, seventy-two poles to a pine; thence new lines East one hundred seventy-six poles to a pine; North twenty-two poles to pointers, thence along Childreys lines thence same course continued one hundred forty- two poles to Reeds line, thence along his lines North eighty-four degrees West two hundred poles to a pine; North five degrees East twenty-two poles to a pine; North five degrees to five small hiccories; North eighty four degrees West, one hundred thirty-eight poles to a white oak; North forty-five degrees, eighty-eight poles by Gwens measure to an Ash on the said Great Branch, thence down the same as it meanders to the first station. Three hundred ten acres part thereof being part of a patent for eight hundred forty acres formerly granted unto Thomas Jones by our Letters Patent bearing date the twentieth day of August, one thousand seven hundred and forty five right and title of which said three hundred and ten acres of land is since become vested in the said JAMES EASTER and three hundred and seventy three acres the residue never before granted with all to Have and Hold.
In Witness whereof our trusty and much loved (beloved) Robert Dinwiddie Esquire, our lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburg, under the seal of our said Colony, the twenty-ninth day of August, one thousand seven hundred and fifty seven, In the thirtieth year of our reign.
Signed: Robt. Dinwiddie.³

On on 29 August 1757 at Mecklinberg County, Virginia,, James Easter bought land.

On August 29, 1757, James EASTER purchased 683 acres of land on Ash Camp Creek at the mouth of Great Branch, Mecklinberg County, Virginia.⁶

He was living on 1 May 1759 at Lunenburg County, Virginia; James Easter was living in Lunenberg County, Virginia on May 1, 1759 when he acted as bondsman for the will of Thomas Hawkins, to wit:

I, Thomas Hawkins of L, being weak in body -
To my son Mathew - the plantation I now live on, containing all the lands I bought of William Thomason, James Parish, and John Clarke, except my wife to have her thirds of the same, during her life.
To my son John - a plantation in North Carolina on Island Creek.
To John Clarke - 200 acres on Sandy Creek, when he makes my heir a right to the land I bought of him on the north side of Butchers Creek.
The rest of my lands are to be sold, except the child that my wife is with, if a boy, then he should have the land in dispute between Stephen Collins, if I recover it. If not, I leave him 600 acres on Grassey Creek in Carolina.
To my wife Mary - 6 Negroes, viz, Great Jemmy, Jack, Phill, Nanny, Bess, and Cate, during her life, and after her death, for my son Mathew to have them.
To my son Mathew - Little Jimmy, Lucy, Jude, Little Moll.
To my son John - Charles, George, and Little Nanny.
To my daughter Sarah - Will, Laurence, and Soockey.
To the child my wife is big with now - Tim, Frank, and Kezee.
To John Petter - 30 £, to collect in my Sheriff's arrears.
Executors - my brother Pink. Hawkins and my wife Mary.
Signed Nov 14, 1758 - Thomas Hawkins.
Witnesses - Joseph Dobson, Joseph Rudd (X his mark), Mathew
Turner, Martha Jarrot, Jacob Coleson (I his mark).

At May 1, 1759 Court, the within will of the deceased was exhibited by Mary Hawkins and Pinkethman Hawkins, the executrix and executor, and the same was proved by the oath of 2 of the witnesses, and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of said executrix and executor, certificate is
granted them for obtaining a probate of the will, whereupon they, together with Joseph Williams, Joseph Freeman, William Caldwell, Samuel Young, and James Easter, their securities, entered into [bond].⁷

On on 10 August 1759 at Lunenburg County, Virginia,, James Easter bought land. James Easter bought 400 acres on the branches of Ashcamp Creek, adjoining Dabbs and Jones’s line.
Publication: 10 August 1759.
Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note : Location: Lunenburg County.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 34, 1756-1765, p. 389 (Reel 33-34).

Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.⁸ On on 22 August 1765 at Mecklinberg County, Virginia,, James Easter bought land. James EASTER bought 168 acres of land on the South side of Allen's Creek from Christopher Coleman for 200 pounds.⁹

He was Grantor on a deed to on 12 November 1770 at Mecklinberg County, Virginia, James EASTER of Mecklenburg Co., sold to John Oliver of Mecklinberg County, for five shillings, a certain tract of about 484 acres of land in Mecklinberg County on the South side of Allen's Creek, and bounded by the mouth of Earles Branch, Pugh, Draper, Earles corner, Humphries line. Signed - James (X, his mark) Easter. Witnesses: John Coleman, Richard Sarpson, Jno Tabb, Asa Oliver, Thomas Whitworth. Recorded March 11, 1771. Sarah, the wife of James Easter, was privately examined as the law directs.¹⁰

On on 8 April 1771 at Mecklinberg County, Virginia,, James Easter bought land. Mr. Jesse Oliver of Amelia County, sold to James Easter of Mecklinberg County, for 5 shillings, a certain tract of land in Mecklinberg County of about 700 acres on the East side of Horsepen Creek, bounded by Burwell, Carlon. Signed - James Oliver. Witnesses - None. Recorded April 8, 1771.¹¹

He lived on 18 November 1773 at Mecklinburg County, Virginia; James placed a newspaper ad that read as follows: "Taken up in Mecklenberg, a bay mare about 7 years old, 4 feet, 6 inches high, docked, but has no perceivable brand. Has some white hairs in her forehead and trots altogether. Posted and appraised to seven pounds, ten shillings. James Easter."¹²



He served in the American Rev. In April 1778 at Georgia; Revolutionary War records show that James Easter was a private in Captain Charles Pelham's Company of the First Virginia Regiment commanded by Colonel Richard Parker. Microfilmed copies of the actual Company muster rolls show that James enlisted for one year of service. He first appears on the muster roll in April 1778. The Remarks on this card has the entry, "Under Inoculation". He is shown on the muster roll for June 1778 which was dated July 5, 1778 at Brunswick, Georgia. On the next muster roll, dated August 4, 1778 at White Plaines, Georgia, the Remarks entry is "Orderly On The Road". The September, 1778 muster roll, also dated at White Plaines, shows that James was "Lying in Hospital". The October, 1778 muster roll shows that James was "Sick In Camp" at Camp Robinsons. No mention is made on any of the cards as to the nature of the illness. James' salary as a private in the Revolutionary Army was six and two-thirds dollars per month.¹

On on 21 September 1784 at Wilkes County, Georgia,, James Easter received a land grant. The Govenor of Georgia signed 2 land grants to James Easter, one for 250 acres and another for 300 acres of land in Wilkes Co. Georgia.¹³


On on 28 September 1784 at Wilkes County, Georgia,, James Easter received a land grant. The Governor of Georgia signed Jame's third grant for another 450 acres in Wilkes Co.



On on 3 April 1788 at Franklin County, Georgia,, James Easter bought land. From WILLIAM BAILEY of Wilkes County, Georgia to JAMES EASTHER of same. On consideration of 10 pounds conveys 287 1/2 acres in Franklin County on waters of Broad River adjacent to said Easter, granted to said Bailey 17 March 1786 by Governor Edward Telfair. Signed: William Bailey. Witness: George Mathews, J.P.
Recorded: 18 Aug 1808.¹⁴

On 6 March 1789 Elbert County, Georgia James sold two slaves, Crias and Chito, to William Aycock.¹⁵

He was Grantor on a deed to William Aycock on 6 March 1789 at Elbert County, Georgia. The transaction was for 200 acres on Beaver and Falling creeks.¹⁶

James Easter served on a jury on 31 December 1790 at Augusta, Elbert County, Georgia; Elbert County Superior Court:

"Chambers Augusta, 31st December, 1790.
Present the Honorable George Walton.
"The Clerk of the Superior Court attending with the names of the residents of Elbert County selected as well as could be for the present from the present residents of Wilkes County they being separated for the grand and petit jury boxes. The Judge proceeded to have the juries drawn for the ensuing term as follows:

"For the Grand Jury: (1) Thomas Burton, (2) Isham Thompson, (3) Robert Cosby, (4) Samuel Baker, (5) John Crosby, (6) Avington Muckelroy, (7) Jeremiah Walker, (8) Samuel Nelson, (9) Benjamin Baker, (10) Benjamin Hart, (11) James Easter, (12) Charles Cosbey, (13) Robert Pullman, (14) William Tate, (15) William Moon, (16) William Higginbotham. (17) Julius Howard, (18) Evans Ragland, (19) John F. Thompson, (20) Henry Caldwell, (21) William Morse, (22) Drury Thompson, (23) Robert Burton.¹⁷

He left a will on 19 May 1791 at Elbert County, Georgia; THE WILL OF JAMES EASTER
Signed May 19, 1791.
Probated Feb 11, 1792

     In the name of God, Amen:

     I, James Easter, of Elbert Co., Georgia, being of a low state of health and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God, calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say principally and first of all. I give and recommend my soul unto the hands of Almighty God that gave it and my body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in Decent Christian Burial at the Discretion of my Executors nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the Mighty Power of God and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this Life, I give, demise, and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. Imprimis - My will and desire is that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first paid out of my estate.
     ITEM : I lend to Sarah, my dearly beloved wife, all that tract of land whereon I now live, with the improvements whereon as low down as to the mouth of the double branches as it goes to the back line, during her natural life. Likewise, I give to my said wife, four negroes, to wit, Frank, Jacob, Sam, and Hanner with their increases to her and her heirs forever to be disposed of at her own option. I likewise lend to my said wife four negroes, to wit, Hall, Lucy, Tom, and Betty until my son Champin [Champion] shall come of age.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter Maryann, one horse, bridle, and saddle valued fifteen pounds and no more of my estate.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Elizabeth, five shillings and no more of my estate.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Dolly, five shillings and no more of my estate.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, William Thompson Easter, the tract of land whereon he now lives containing by estimation 300 acres, likewise one negro boy named Simon to him and his heirs forever.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, Booker Burton Easter, one tract of land lying on the head of Long Creek in Wilkes County, containing 250 acres bounded on all sides by vacant lands when surveyed. Also, one negro boy named Charles to him and his heirs forever, likewise two cows and calves and one feather bed.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Patty Aycock and William Aycock, the tract of land whereon they now live. Agreeable to the division made between him and Thomas Napier when said tract was divided, likewise one negro wench named Cruse with the increase she now has or may have to him and his heirs, forever.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Tabby Napier and Thomas Napier, a tract of land adjoining William Aycock agreeable to the division made between him and said Aycock, likewise one negro girl named Nancy and her increase to him and his heirs forever and no more.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Lotty, one negro girl named Silvia with her increase, one feather bed and furniture, one horse, bridle, and saddle valued fifteen pounds and one cow and calf to her and her heirs forever.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my sons Lewis and Champain [Champion] all the tract of land whereon I now live, which is not lent to my wife, to be equally divided between them when my son Champain becomes of age, likewise that part of my said tract which I lent to my wife is to be equally divided between my said sons, Lewis and Champain at my wife's death.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son Lewis, one negro boy named Caleb to him and his heirs forever.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, Champane, one negro boy named Pope to him and his heirs forever, likewise when my son comes of age, I give to him one negro man named Hall at which time I give my son Lewis one negro wench named Bet, likewise one feather bed apiece, likewise each of them to have one horse, bridle and saddle, value fifteen pounds, two cows and calves, and one sow and pigs apiece.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Sophia, one negro girl named Fanny, with her increase to her and her heirs forever, one feather bed and furniture, and two cows and calves, horse, saddle as above.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Teree, one negro woman named Dilsey, with her increase not already given to her and her heirs forever, and two cows and calves, horse and saddle as above.
     ITEM: I give to my daughters, Lotty, Sophia, and Teree, my tracts of land in Franklin lying on Old Toms Creek to be divided between them as they come of age or marry to them and their heirs forever.
     ITEM: My will and desire is that after my son, Champane, comes of age then my two negroes lent to my wife be equally divided as follows (to wit) amongst my five children; Son, John; son, Lewis; son, Champain, dau,Sophia; dau, Teree; the above mentioned Lucy and Tom to them and their heirs forever.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Sarah, all my estate not already given to dispose of at her own option, in consideration of raising and schooling my children which shall be boarded and clothed at her own expense until they come of age or marry.
     ITEM: I give to my daughter, Marjary, five shillings and no more of my estate.
     ITEM: Lastly, I do constitute my well beloved wife, Sarah Easter, executrix and William Thompson Easter; my nephew, Richard Easter; my friends, William Thompson Sr. and Robert Thompson Sr., and Benjamin Toliaferro, executors of this my last will and testament, revoking and disnuling all other wills made by me heretofore in confirmation hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, the 19th day of May, Anno Dom, 1791
     Signed, sealed and acknowledged
     JAMES (X) EASTER
     In the presence of us: Phillip Wray , Wells Thompson , Stephen Ellington.¹⁸

     James Easter was the son of William Easter and Mary Grant. James Easter died after 1800.
     James Easter was employed by 1778- In his book, The Old Free State, Landon C. Bell includes a section entitled The Early Churches, where much mention is made of the religious activities of three brothers of the Easter family. The pre-emminent of these preachers was John Easter. Associated with him were his brothers Thomas and James. The book indicates that in 1778 a separate Methodist circuit was established in Lunnenburg Co, VA and James Easter was appointed to serve the new circuit. in 1778.¹ He lived circa 1800 at Madison County, Kentucky.

     James Buford Easter was born on 5 July 1919 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of William Ira Easter and Leitha May Edge. James Buford Easter married Alice Bernice Bryan in 1945 at Jasper, Walker County, Alabama. James Buford Easter died on 2 October 2000 at Verona, Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 81.¹ J. B. EASTER

VERONA : James Buford "J.B." Easter, 81, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2000, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born July 5, 1919, in Greenwood Springs to William Ira and Letha Edge Easter. He grew up in Greenwood Springs and graduated from Greenwood Springs High School. He married Alice Bernice Bryan on July 21, 1945. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater. He lived in St. Louis, Mo., before moving to Verona in 1970. He was a signal maintenance worker for Frisco-Burlington Railroad, where he worked for almost 30 years. He was a member of the Verona Church of Christ. He enjoyed buying and trading automobiles.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home in Amory with Wayne Cox, Clyde Mize and David Paden officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery in Amory.

Survivors include his wife, ///names of living excluded///

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, James Douglas "Jimmy" Easter; and a daughter, Barbara Kay Easter.


Memorials may be made to the Verona Church of Christ, Verona MS 38879. He was buried on 4 October 2000 at Masonic Cemetery, Amory, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹

     James Clarence Easter was born on 27 June 1886 at Hamilton, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Alford Monroe Easter and Malinda Isora West. James Clarence Easter died on 28 July 1924 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 38.² He was buried on 1 August 1924 at Beeks Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.²

     James Dolphen Easter was born on 9 November 1918 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Wade Harvey Easter and Josie Lay. James Dolphen Easter married Mamie Thompson before 16 March 1956 at Monroe County, Mississippi. James Dolphen Easter died on 16 March 1956 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 37.¹ He was buried on 19 March 1956 at Main Easter Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹

     James E. 'Jimmie" Easter was born on 22 January 1872 at Johnson County, Texas. He was the son of Sackville Evan "Sag" Easter and Kizeye E. Collins.

     James Edwin Easter was born on 21 June 1891 at Monroe County, Mississippi, USA.¹ He was the son of William Riley Easter and Martha Emaline Edge.¹ James Edwin Easter died in 1972 at Monroe County, Mississippi, USA.¹

     James H. Easter was born on 4 April 1875 at Limestone County, Alabama, USA.¹ He was the son of Markham Champion Easter and Lydia Ann Kennemer.¹ James H. Easter died in July 1959 at age 84.¹

     James Harvey Easter was born in 1881.¹ He was the son of Thomas J. Easter and Mary Amanda Wood.¹ James Harvey Easter died in 1946 at Baptist Hospital, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Died of Prostate Cancer.¹

     James Jefferson Easter was born on 5 January 1846 at Limestone County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Champion Dorcas Easter and Sarah Paralee Grant. James Jefferson Easter married Sarah Elizabeth Clay in 1868 at Texas.² James Jefferson Easter died on 28 July 1911 at Davis, Murray County, Oklahoma, at age 65; The Sulphur Post
Sulphur, Murray County, Oklahoma

August 4, 1911

Death of JAMES J. EASTER
On Friday, July 28, JAMES J. EASTER, aged 65, died at Davis of paralysis. Burial took place at the Davis cemetery. He leaves a widow and eight children, all grown to adulthood. MRS. C. M. MAYES and MISS DELLA EASTER, two of the daughters, live in Sulphur. Mr. Easter’s death was the indirect result of an accident which happened to him on last May 11. He with his son, JOHN EASTER, was thrown out of a buggy, and received a broken arm and severe injuries on the head. The son had a broken arm and leg. Mr. Easter was an old Confederate soldier having worn the gray for three years. He participated in the battle at Bunker Hill, Louisiana in which he was wounded in the head by a shot. The family is grief-stricken and the community laments the demise of a high-minded, respected, useful citizen.³

He was buried on 1 August 1911 at Davis Cemetery, Davis, Murray County, Oklahoma.³
     James Jefferson Easter and Andrew Coffman Legg lived on 3 July 1852 at Limestone County, Alabama; A Power of Attorney was issued from Sacksville R. Easter of Cherokee Co., Texas, guardian of Champion D. Easter's minor children (William C; Thomas T; John C; Ann F; and James J. Easter ) to Andrew C. Legg. Andrew C. Legg was the husband of Champion Dorcas Easter's sister, Terry Ann Easter Legg, who still resided in Limestone County, Alabama. The supposition is that while Sacksville, who lived in Texas, was the legal guardian of the children, the children actually lived in Limestone County, Alabama with their Aunt and Uncle, Andrew and Terry Easter Legg.⁴ According to the cited military service record (1) on microfilm at the National Archives, J. J. Easter, served in Company C, 12th Texas Infantry, CSA .Soldier's Rank_In Private. Soldier's Rank_Out Private. Three different Veteran's Pension applications of Sarah Elizabeth Easter, wife of James Jefferson Easter were disapproved because the authorities could not find any record of his service.(citation2).^5,2

     James Junior Easter was born circa 1912 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of James Riley Easter and Myrtle Funderburk. James Junior Easter married Clara Cladie Adams in 1933 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹

     James Lee Easter was born in 1867 at Texas, USA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Texas Easter Sr. and Sarah Paralee Grant.¹ James Lee Easter died in 1872 at Texas, USA.¹

     James Riley Easter was born on 21 February 1874 at Monroe County, Mississippi.^1,2 He was the son of Lewis I. (Ivy) Easter and Regina A. D. J. Grubbs. James Riley Easter married Myrtle Funderburk, daughter of Francis Marion Funderburk and Lydia E. Boyd, on 16 February 1897 at Monroe County, Mississippi.³ James Riley Easter died on 25 May 1938 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 64.¹ He was buried on 28 May 1938 at Main Easter Cemetery, Greenwood Springs, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹
     James Riley Easter appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 in the household of Lewis I. (Ivy) Easter and Regina A. D. J. Grubbs at 1880 Census, Sup Dist 1, Enumeration District 126, Quincy Township, Monroe County, Mississippi.⁴

     Janie B. Easter was born in October 1881 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Easter and Mazy Loutitia Jones. Janie B. Easter married Henry Clay Jones on 30 September 1900 at Monroe County, Mississippi. Janie B. Easter died.

     Jasper Easter was born circa 1854 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of Champion A. "Coo" Easter and Margaret Neeland. Jasper Easter died.
     HISTORY NOTES ON JASPER EASTER Some time between the 1850 and the 1860 census, Jasper and Sarah moved their family to near Buena Vista, Chickasaw Co., MS. They left Mississipi on October 28, 1869 along with others in 16 wagons, drawn by oxen that made up a long caravan. The weather was almost perfect during the 48 days it took for them to reach Texas. There was only one death on the trip. Near Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Tom King, Sarah King Easter's father died and was buried there. The Easter family came on to Covington, Texas where they lived for almost a year and then moved to nearby Bois d' Arc community. This account was written by Sara Thompson Easter on 5 June 1944.

     Jasper E. Easter was born on 26 June 1883 at Itasca, Hill County, Texas. He was the son of William Franklin Easter and Prudence Pryor Major. Jasper E. Easter died on 18 April 1884.

     Jasper Marion Easter was born on 4 June 1812 at Madison County, Alabama. He was the son of Lewis Easter and Elizabeth Neal. Jasper Marion Easter married Sarah Catherine King, daughter of James King and Betsy Garrett, on 9 November 1843 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ Jasper Marion Easter died on 29 January 1874 at Covington Cemetery, Covington, Hill County, Texas, at age 61.² He was buried on 1 February 1874 at Covington Cemetery, Covington, Hill County, Texas.²
     Some time between the 1850 and the 1860 census, Jasper and Sarah moved their family to near Buena Vista, Chickasaw County, Mississippi. They left Mississipi on October 28, 1869 along with others in 16 wagons, drawn by oxen that made up a long caravan. The weather was almost perfect during the 48 days it took for them to reach Texas. There was only one death on the trip. Near Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Tom King, Sarah King Easter's father died and was buried there. The Easter family came on to Covington, Texas where they lived for almost a year and then moved to nearby Bois d' Arc community.³ He was living in December 1869 at Covington, Texas.³

     Jasper O. Easter was born on 6 September 1895. He was the son of John Thomas Easter and Cammie Harlin. Jasper O. Easter died on 4 November 1897 at age 2.