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     Lucullus Goodman Easter was born on 8 November 1888 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of David Buckner Easter and Eugenia L. Funderburk. Lucullus Goodman Easter married Nancy Dillard Roach on 30 May 1917 at Monroe County, Mississippi. Lucullus Goodman Easter died on 11 April 1951 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 62.
     Lucullus Goodman Easter was received as a member of the Soul's Chapel Church upon profession of faith by the Rev. T.J. Durrett. on 21 August 1901.¹

     Ludie M. Easter was born in November 1879 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Easter and Mazy Loutitia Jones. Ludie M. Easter died.
     Ludie M. Easter appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 in the household of Andrew Jackson Easter and Mazy Loutitia Jones at Sup Dist 1, Enumeration District 126, Quincy Township, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹

     Lutie Easter was born on 16 May 1930 at Athens, Alabama, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Milton James Easter Jr and Josephine Stonestreet.¹ Lutie Easter died on 26 July 2008 at Hospice of West Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA, at age 78.¹ TUSCALOOSA Lutie Easter Shamburger, age 78, of Tuscaloosa, died July 26, 2008, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa with Dr. Charlie Durham officiating. Visitation will be immediately following the service in the Great Hall of First Presbyterian Church. Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and Milt Easter, and her sister, Bettie Easter Legg.

Survivors include her husband, Victor Marsh Shamburger, Jr; daughter, Adelaide Wood (Alan) of Tuscaloosa; son, Dr. James Victor Shamburger (Julie) of Gulf Shores; sister, Martha Ray Easter of Daytona Beach, Fla; and grandchildren, Lindsey Shamburger, J. Ryan Shamburger, C. Dale Shamburger, Millie Shamburger, Victor Wood, and Josie Wood.

Lutie was born May 16, 1930, in Athens, Alabama, to Milt James Easter and Josephine Stonestreet Easter. After graduating from Athens High School, she attended the Auburn University School of Home Economics where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree. After briefly teaching in the schools of Limestone County, she became the Assistant Home Agent for Hale County Extension Service. In Greensboro, she met Victor Shamburger, a geologist with the Geological Survey of Alabama. They were married in Athens on May 17, 1953. Lutie and Victor have made their home in Tuscaloosa since 1965. They have maintained close connections to friends and families of Greensboro and Athens. For a number of years, Lutie was the proprietor of the Iron Horse, a ladies clothing and accessories shop. She made and enjoyed many wonderful friendships from that time.

Lutie enjoyed friends in Lagniappe Investment Club, Les Amis Study Club, her water aerobics class, Thursday Night Supper Club and her Bible Study group at Northport First Baptist Church. She enjoyed bridge with many groups in Tuscaloosa. She had many interests, including needlepoint, gardening, bird watching and fishing. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and of Circle #2.

Her family wishes to thank the many friends who visited and encouraged her during her illness. Appreciation is also extended to Dr. David Hinton and the staff of the Cancer Treatment Center, Vicki May, CRNP, and the staff of Hospice of West Alabama, who made her last days so peaceful and restful.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa or Hospice of West Alabama. TUSCALOOSA Lutie Easter Shamburger, age 78, of Tuscaloosa, died July 26, 2008, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa with Dr. Charlie Durham officiating. Visitation will be immediately following the service in the Great Hall of First Presbyterian Church. Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and Milt Easter, and her sister, Bettie Easter Legg.

Survivors include her husband, Victor Marsh Shamburger, Jr; daughter, Adelaide Wood (Alan) of Tuscaloosa; son, Dr. James Victor Shamburger (Julie) of Gulf Shores; sister, Martha Ray Easter of Daytona Beach, Fla; and grandchildren, Lindsey Shamburger, J. Ryan Shamburger, C. Dale Shamburger, Millie Shamburger, Victor Wood, and Josie Wood.

Lutie was born May 16, 1930, in Athens, Alabama, to Milt James Easter and Josephine Stonestreet Easter. After graduating from Athens High School, she attended the Auburn University School of Home Economics where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree. After briefly teaching in the schools of Limestone County, she became the Assistant Home Agent for Hale County Extension Service. In Greensboro, she met Victor Shamburger, a geologist with the Geological Survey of Alabama. They were married in Athens on May 17, 1953. Lutie and Victor have made their home in Tuscaloosa since 1965. They have maintained close connections to friends and families of Greensboro and Athens. For a number of years, Lutie was the proprietor of the Iron Horse, a ladies clothing and accessories shop. She made and enjoyed many wonderful friendships from that time.

Lutie enjoyed friends in Lagniappe Investment Club, Les Amis Study Club, her water aerobics class, Thursday Night Supper Club and her Bible Study group at Northport First Baptist Church. She enjoyed bridge with many groups in Tuscaloosa. She had many interests, including needlepoint, gardening, bird watching and fishing. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and of Circle #2.

Her family wishes to thank the many friends who visited and encouraged her during her illness. Appreciation is also extended to Dr. David Hinton and the staff of the Cancer Treatment Center, Vicki May, CRNP, and the staff of Hospice of West Alabama, who made her last days so peaceful and restful.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa or Hospice of West Alabama.¹
     As of 17 May 1953,her married name was Schamburger.

     Lutie Earle Easter was born on 12 December 1859. He was the son of Milton James Easter and Susan Elizabeth "Bettie" Adams. Lutie Earle Easter married Mattie E. Chandler at Limestone County, Alabama. Lutie Earle Easter died on 21 June 1947 at The home of his son, Milton James Easter, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, at age 87.¹ Published in The Alabama Courier, June 26, 1947:
Lutie Early Easter, 87, died suddenly Saturday about 6:30 p.m. after supper at the home of his son, Milton J. Easter, where he had lived for nineteen years.
Funeral services were held for this prominent citizen and retired farmer on Sunday afternoon at the residence by Dr. B. T. Waites, pastor of Methodist Church, Rev. Hughston R. Peyton, of the Presbyterian Church, and Rev. J. A. Smoake, Christian Church pastor, at 4 o'clock. Interment in the City Cemetery followed McConnell-Service directing.
The deceased was the son of the late Milt J. and Betty Adams Easter. His wife, Mrs. Mattie Chandler Easter, preceded him in death many years ago.
For a man of his age, Mr. Easter was very active and will be greatly missed by all who knew him, having lived a quite Christian life.
Surviving are three sons, Milt Easter, R. R. Easter of Decatur, and E. C. Easter of Birmingham; one brother, T. C. Easter, Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Lund, Blytheville, Arkansas; and four grandchildren.²

     Madeline Theresa Easter was born circa December 1830 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Elbert Jefferson Easter and Sarah Ann Rucker. Madeline Theresa Easter married Henry F. Brown on 29 December 1851 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ Madeline Theresa Easter died.
     As of 6 January 1852,her married name was Brown.²

     Madison Jones Easter was born in 1804 at Georgia.¹ He was the son of Lewis Easter and Elizabeth Neal. Madison Jones Easter died on 13 May 1894 at Monroe County, Mississippi.² He was buried on 16 May 1894 at Main Easter Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.
     On on 1 October 1859 at Columbus, Monroe County, Mississippi,, Madison Jones Easter bought land. To wit: the South half of the lot numbered five of Section fifteen, the Lot numbered Four, the South half of the lots numbered two and three, and the North half of the Lot numbered Seven of Section twenty-two in Township Fourteen South of Range Seventeen West in the District of Lands subject to sale at Columbus, Mississippi, containing Two hundred and thirty-five acres and one hundredth of an acre. On on 1 October 1859, Madison Jones Easter bought land. To Wit: The North half of the Lot numbered five of Section Fifteen in Township Fourteen South of Range Seventeen West in the District of Lands subject to sale in Columbua, Mississippi, containing Forty-two acres and thirteen hundredths of an acre.³ History Notes on Madison J. Easter He transferred land to John Barnyan Easter 08 Oct 1867 in Monroe Co., MS.

TEXT OF LAND GIFT DEED This indenture made and entered into on this the 8th day of October, 1867 between the party of the first part and John Barnyan Easter (my nephew being the son of my brother Alson E. Easter) of the second part both of the county of Monroe County and the state of Mississippi. Witnesseth that the party of the first part as well for and in consideration of the natural love and affections which the said party of the first part has and bears unto the said party of the second part as also for the better support and maintenance livelihood of kin the said party of the first part has this day given granted aliened and conveyed and confirmed and by these presents does grant aliened carry and confirm unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigners all the following described real and personal property to wit: Lots nos. 2 and 5.1 and five and fifty acres off the north end of the west half (w/a) of the northwest quarter (n.w. 1/4) of section (15) fifteen and fifty acres off the north end of the east half (e 1/2) of the north west (N.W.) 1/4 section (16) all in township fourteen (14) range seventeen (17) west containing by estimation (223) two hundred and twenty-three acres to the same more or less together with all and singulus the timements herachitment privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in wise appertaining also all the following personal property hereinafter described, namely one sorrel mare and sorrel mare mule colt and one gray mare, seven head of cattle, fifty head of hogs and his household and kitchen furniture, also his farming implements and utensils of every kind, character, and description whatever to have and to hold the above described and hereby conveyed or intended to be hereby conveyed or intended to be hereby conveyed lands and all other premises and personal property above mentioned described and conveyed unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever. And the said party of the first part for himself his heirs executors administrators and assigns the title to the above described lands and also the premises: together with all and singular the personal property herein before mentioned described and conveyed or intended to be conveyed unto the said party of the second part his heirs executors and assigns will war and forever defend against the lawful claim or claims of any every and all person or persons whomsoever. In testimony whereof the said party of the first part has set his hand and affixed his seal on this day and year first in these presents above written. Witnesses: Clarence S. Riley and John Stone The State of Mississippi: Before me, D.W. Baewer Justice Monroe County: of the Peace in and for county personally appeared Madison J. Easter whose name is signed to the above deed gift to John B. Easter and who acknowledged the same to be his own act and deed and that he executed the same for the purposes therein named.

     Margaret Easter was born circa 1850 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Champion A. "Coo" Easter and Margaret Neeland. Margaret Easter died.

     Margaret Easter was the daughter of John Jr. Easter and Elizabeth (?). Margaret Easter married Jordan Anderson on 6 June 1785 at Mecklenburg County, Virginia.² Margaret Easter died before 1840.²
     As of 6 June 1785,her married name was Anderson.

     Margaret Ione Easter was born on 27 August 1859. She was the daughter of Jasper Marion Easter and Sarah Catherine King. Margaret Ione Easter married Robert J. Hayley on 1 August 1878 at Hill County, Texas. Margaret Ione Easter died on 10 February 1942 at age 82.
     As of 1 August 1878,her married name was Hayley.

     Margaret Isabella Easter was born in 1874 at Texas, USA. She was the daughter of William L. Easter and Mary Elizabeth Henderson.

     Margaret J. Easter was born circa 1839 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Oscar F. Easter and Charity Edwards. Margaret J. Easter married William Wood on 10 July 1865 at Monroe County, Mississippi.^1,2 Margaret J. Easter died.
     As of 10 July 1865,her married name was Wood.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in the household of Oscar F. Easter and Charity Edwards at Sup Dist 1, Enumeration District 128, Beat # 3, Monroe County, Mississippi.³

     Margaret Priscilla Easter was born on 24 July 1918 at Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Van Buren Easter and Terrah Jane East.¹ Margaret Priscilla Easter died on 29 August 1921 at Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, USA, at age 3.¹ She was buried on 1 September 1921 at Everman Cemetery, Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.¹

     Margarett "Maggie" Sue Easter was born on 25 October 1883 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Easter and Mazy Loutitia Jones. Margarett "Maggie" Sue Easter died on 6 June 1912 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 28.¹ She was buried on 9 June 1912 at Jones Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹

     Marion Sackville Easter was born on 9 August 1888 at Chico, Wise County, Texas, USA.¹ He was the son of Sackville Evan "Sag" Easter and Nancy E. Dunaway.¹

     Marjorie Callie Easter was born on 16 September 1919 at Limestone County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Albert Lee Easter and Effie Maybell Legg. Marjorie Callie Easter died on 11 May 1920 at Limestone County, Alabama. She was buried on 14 May 1920 at Dement Cemetery, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama.

     Marjory Easter was born after 1773; Estimated from father's will order. She was the daughter of James Easter and Sarah Thompson.
     Interesting in that father's will only left her 5 shillings.

     Markham Champion Easter was born on 1 December 1847 at Limestone County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Samuel Walker Easter and Matilda Telecy Coffman. Markham Champion Easter married Lydia Ann Kennemer on 23 December 1869 at Limestone County, Alabama, USA. Markham Champion Easter married Emily R. Gilbert after 1887 at Limestone County, Alabama.^2,1 Markham Champion Easter died on 22 June 1926 at Limestone County, Alabama, USA, at age 78.¹ He was buried on 25 June 1926 at Poplar Creek Cemetery, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama.³

     Martha Easter was born circa 1852 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of Champion A. "Coo" Easter and Margaret Neeland. Martha Easter died in June 1859 at Monroe County, Mississippi, cause of death was cholera.¹
     The 1860 census shows "Martha" as a male.

     Martha I. Easter was born on 1 October 1857 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Alson E. Easter and Amanda Maud Neeland. Martha I. Easter died on 13 June 1860 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 2.¹ She was buried on 16 June 1860 at Main Easter Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹

     Martha Octavia Easter was born on 15 February 1851 at Limestone County, Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Walker Easter and Matilda Telecy Coffman. Martha Octavia Easter died on 2 January 1902 at Limestone County, Alabama, USA, at age 50.¹
     Her married name was Kennemer.

     Martha Virginia Easter was the daughter of Markham Champion Easter and Lydia Ann Kennemer.¹ Martha Virginia Easter died at Texas.¹

     Martie L. Easter was born on 30 September 1894 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Lewis Elbert Easter and Marteley 'Tily' West. Martie L. Easter died on 5 August 1900 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 5.² She was buried on 9 August 1900 at Lewis Easter Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.²

     Martin L. Easter was born in June 1877 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of Andrew Jackson Easter and Mazy Loutitia Jones. Martin L. Easter died.
     Martin L. Easter appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 in the household of Andrew Jackson Easter and Mazy Loutitia Jones at Sup Dist 1, Enumeration District 126, Quincy Township, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹

     Marvin Easter was born in March 1889 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of Andrew Jackson Easter and Mazy Loutitia Jones.

     Mary Easter was born circa 1869. She was the daughter of Lewis I. (Ivy) Easter and Regina A. D. J. Grubbs. Mary Easter died.
     Mary 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.¹

     Mary Easter was born circa 1725 at Princess Anne County, Virginia. She was the daughter of William Easter and Mary Grant. Mary Easter died.

     Mary A. Easter was born in May 1846 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Champion A. "Coo" Easter and Margaret Neeland. Mary A. Easter died after 1920 at Monroe County, Mississippi.
     Mary lived her life as a single maiden after her fiancee was killed in the Civil War. Jim Wise courted her but she refused to marry him. She appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 in the household of Champion A. "Coo" Easter and Margaret Neeland at Sup Dist 1, Enumeration District 126, Quincy Township, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹

     Mary Ann Easter was born after 1773 at Elbert County, Georgia; Estimated from father's will order. She was the daughter of James Easter and Sarah Thompson. Mary Ann Easter married Joel Elam in 1790 at Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
     Her married name was Elam.

     Mary Ann Easter was born on 28 January 1853 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Alson E. Easter and Amanda Maud Neeland. Mary Ann Easter married T. J. Foster on 31 December 1873.² Mary Ann Easter died on 8 September 1879 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 26.¹ She was buried on 11 September 1879 at Main Easter Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹
     As of 31 December 1873,her married name was Foster.³

     Mary Ann Easter was born on 16 March 1857 at Alto, Cherokee County, Texas, USA.¹ She was the daughter of William Champion Easter Sr. and Nancy Caroline Evans.¹ Mary Ann Easter married August G. Breland on 13 July 1873 at Marlin, Falls County, Texas.¹ Mary Ann Easter died on 6 April 1926 at Leuters, Jones County, Texas, USA, at age 69.¹ She was buried on 8 April 1926 at Swans Chapel Cemetery, Leuters, Jones County, Texas.¹
     As of 13 July 1873,her married name was Breland.¹