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     Sam B. Easter was born on 6 October 1888 at Jack County, Texas. He was the son of William Urvin "Willie" Easter. Sam B. Easter married Pearl Crum on 4 August 1917 at Jack County, Texas.¹ Sam B. Easter died on 1 May 1972 at Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas, at age 83. He was buried on 3 May 1972 at Winn Hill Cemetery, Jack County, Texas.¹

     Sampson Easter was born circa 1868 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of Lewis I. (Ivy) Easter and Regina A. D. J. Grubbs. Sampson Easter married Mary Wilson on 16 August 1891 at Monroe County, Mississippi.^1,2 Sampson Easter died.
     Sampson 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.³

     Samuel Easter was born circa 1716 at Princess Anne County, Virginia. He was the son of William Easter and Mary Grant. Samuel Easter died.

     Samuel Booker Easter was born in 1881 at Joshua, Johnson County, Texas. He was the son of Sackville Evan "Sag" Easter and Nancy E. Dunaway.

     Samuel Gilbert Easter was born circa 1892 at Limestone County, Alabama. He was the son of Markham Champion Easter and Emily R. Gilbert. Samuel Gilbert Easter married Maud Estelle McCormack in 1914 at Limestone County, Alabama. Samuel Gilbert Easter was buried at Poplar Creek Cemetery, Section B1, Poplar Creek, Limestone County, Alabama, USA.¹
     Samuel Gilbert Easter Family
Within the space of two years Helen Easter McGrew and her daughter, Carol McGrew Overcamp, were caught up in the military history of three little-known ancestors brought back into notice by genealogy research and a family reunion.
After researching his own genealogy, Carol's husband helped her look into her own family history and quickly found two ancestors in the Easter line who fought in the Revolution. They added a visit to two battlefields to a previously planned trip to South Carolina, stopping first at the Ninety Six National Historic Site near Greenwood Originally a trading post ninety-six miles (him mountains, Ninety Six became the site of both the first battle and nearly the last battle of the Revolution in South Carolina. While hiking the park trail they observed lour white posts marking the corners of the old jail. Here their ancestor, Benjamin Eddins, was held by the British in an attempt to turn him into a British spy or a British officer. Upon his eventual release he rejoined the American forces, serving under General Pickens for the remainder of the war. About 1830 Benjamin Eddins settled near Center Hill in eastern Limestone County. His daughter Fanny married Samuel Walker of Huntsville, briefly the Speaker of the Alabama House. Their daughter, Martha Jefferson Walker, eventually married into the Easter family.
From Ninety six they headed southwest to Washington, Georgia, and Kettle Creek Battlefield State Park. A stone road led back through a forest to a clearing above a ravine where two monuments recalled a little-known American victory. Here in 1779 .South Carolina troops under the same General Pickens, joined by Georgia patriots including James Easter of Elbert County, caught the British troops out foraging for food and drove them off. This battle deterred the British forces in Georgia from ever venturing far from Savannah again. Thirty five years later a list of jurors shows Champion Easter, one of James Easter's sons, in Limestone County. Champion eventually settled on the Elk River on land that his wife, the previously mentioned Martha Jefferson Walker, inherited. This section of the Elk River is known as Easter Ferry, from a ferry operated by Champion.
About the same time as this battlefield trip the descendants of Albert Marion McCormack held the first of a series of annual reunions. Helen McGrew and her daughter Carol joined many relatives in Poplar Creek Cemetery at the end of the afternoon where a military marker from the Veterans Department was placed over Albert's grave, He had fought in Company F of the Ninth Alabama regiment until captured in 1862, He was imprisoned at Warrenton, Virginia, until illness brought about his release before the war ended.
Besides these military men, many other early Limestone County settlers came to be known as part of the history of the Samuel Gilbert Easter family. Mace Gilbert and his wife Martha came from Virginia sometime before the 1850 census. Charles McCormack, the father of the Confederate soldier, came from Virginia prior to the 1830 census, and his wife, Mary Cowan came from Georgia. Starting out in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, David and Elizabeth Coffman built the oldest extant house in Jefferson County, Tennessee, before 1800 and then built another house in the Gaston Hollow area of Limestone County after 1823. Sally Foust is almost a latecomer to Limestone County, arriving in 1879 with her parents at the age of five from Dayton, Tennessee.
These many family lines came together in 1914 at the marriage of Samuel Gilbert Easter and Maud Estelle McCormack. Following their wedding they lived with, his parents on the family farm near the Coxey Community and today's Carpenter Road. This farmhouse was built back in 1845 by Champion's son, Samuel Walker Easter, soon after marrying Telecy Coffman, Their son Markham inherited the house and lived there with his first wife, Lydia Kennemer, until her death, and then with his second wife, Emily Gilbert.
Samuel and Maude had two children, George Gilbert, who died at the age of five, and Helen Elizabeth, born in 1921, After Samuel built a house on the present U.S. 72 near Clements School, he continued to manage the farm some two miles away. Living close to the school, Helen's parents were able to talk the principal into letting her start first grade at the age of five. After Samuel's parents died, he moved his family back to the family farm. He built and operated a small grocery store down the hill from the farmhouse. Helen then went to school in a buggy driven by a neighboring child. Next she went to school with the principal, who briefly boarded at their house. Later she rode a horse to school, which in those days maintained a stable out back for the students' use. In the days before driver's licenses, Helen was driving a car at about twelve years old, finally getting her license at about sixteen when licenses were first issued.
In 1939, prior to her last year of high school, Helen married another Limestone County resident, Herbert McGrew, a traveling lineman for the telegraph company about to transfer to a job in equipment maintenance. When he left for his first post in Alexandria, Louisiana, Helen stayed behind to finish her last year of high school before joining him.
After several years, the McGrews moved to Lexington, Kentucky, then to Sheffield, and finally to Decatur. Their first daughter Carol married John Qvercamp and lives next door in Decatur. Their other daughter, Linda, now lives in Atlanta.
Carol and her husband discovered and attended a reunion of the descendants of Louis Easter, a brother of Champion Easter who settled near Aberdeen, Mississippi. This group intends to expand to include all branches of the family and will meet next back near James Easter's Georgia plantation where the two brothers were born. Submitted hy: Carol Qvercamp, 413 Everett Dr., SW, Decatur, AL 35501. Sources: Family Records.

     Samuel Walker Easter was born on 25 June 1825 at Athens, Limestone County, Alabama. He was the son of Champion Easter and Martha Jefferson Walker. Samuel Walker Easter married Matilda Telecy Coffman on 22 August 1845 at Limestone County, Alabama.¹ Samuel Walker Easter married Mary Phillips Friend on 20 July 1859 at Limestone County, Alabama. Samuel Walker Easter died on 12 August 1889 at Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, at age 64. He was buried on 14 August 1889 at Athens City Cemetery, Lot 67, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama.
     In 1867 Samuel Walker Easter offered 1230 acres in Township 3, Range 6 for sale. Samuel moved his family, consisting of his second wife Mary Friend and his children Markham, Martha, Octavia, Mary Louisa, and Virginia to the Athens home of his widowed mother during the Civil War. The two-story, square columned frame house, with a wide porch across the front, stood just west of the present Oakwood Apartments on Elkton Road. His daughter, Octavia Easter, attended the Female Institute and had to get passes from the Federal soldiers in order to go to and from school. The soldiers camped nearby, but they did not bother anything on the Easter place. He witnessed On January 9th, 1858 Samuel W. Easter,Samuel Ray, and John Farrar witnessed a will for C.O. Hudson on 9 January 1858 at Athens, Limestone County, Alabama.²

     Sarah Easter was the daughter of John Jr. Easter and Elizabeth (?). Sarah Easter married (?) Wright. Sarah Easter died.
     Her married name was Wright.

     Sarah Ann Easter was born on 30 July 1838 at Limestone County, Alabama, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Azmond Rucker Easter and Margaret C. Tindall.¹ Sarah Ann Easter married Francis Marion Self Sr on 7 February 1856 at Cherokee County, Texas.¹ Sarah Ann Easter died on 13 December 1903 at Johnson County, Texas, USA, at age 65.¹ She was buried on 15 December 1903 at Prairie Springs Cemetery, Johnson County, Texas.¹
     As of 7 February 1856,her married name was Self.¹

     Sarah C. Easter was born in 1834 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Elbert Jefferson Easter and Sarah Ann Rucker. Sarah C. Easter died circa 1864 at Monroe County, Mississippi.

     Sarah E. Easter was born circa 1846 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Oscar F. Easter and Charity Edwards. Sarah E. Easter died.
     Her married name was Cox. 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.¹

     Sarah Elizabeth Easter was born circa 1908. She was the daughter of Thomas Cox Easter and Emma Hindman.

     Sarah Elizabeth Easter was born on 24 February 1885 at Chico, Wise County, Texas, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Sackville Evan "Sag" Easter and Nancy E. Dunaway.¹

     Sarah J. Easter was born circa 1849 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Champion A. "Coo" Easter and Margaret Neeland. Sarah J. Easter married M. C. 'Mac' Wise. Sarah J. Easter died.
     Her married name was Wise.

     Sarah Thompson Easter was born on 19 April 1874 at Itasca, Hill County, Texas. She was the daughter of William Franklin Easter and Prudence Pryor Major. Sarah Thompson Easter died on 28 September 1874.

     Shannon Harold Easter was born on 6 May 1898 at Enloe, Delta County, Texas, USA.¹ He was the son of William Champion Easter and Mary Jefferson Lucretia Shannon.¹ Shannon Harold Easter died on 29 July 1972 at Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA, at age 74.¹

     Sidney E. Easter was born on 21 September 1890 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of Louis D. Easter and Z. Verret Easter. Sidney E. Easter died on 10 August 1891 at Monroe County, Mississippi.

     Simon Jefferson Easter was born on 6 August 1898 at Monroe County, Mississippi.^1,2 He was the son of James Riley Easter and Myrtle Funderburk. Simon Jefferson Easter married Fleta G. Pickle on 25 April 1924 at Monroe County, Mississippi. Simon Jefferson Easter died on 30 October 1962 at Sulligent, Lamar County, Alabama, at age 64.¹ He was buried on 3 November 1962 at Main Easter Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹

     Sophia 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.

     Stacy Prudence Easter was born on 29 June 1895 at Itasca, Hill County, Texas. She was the daughter of Baxter Bunyan Easter and Emma L. Allen. Stacy Prudence Easter married Walter London. Stacy Prudence Easter died on 27 November 1977 at Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, at age 82.
     Her married name was London.

     Sula D. Easter was born in 1872. She was the daughter of Thomas Texas Easter Sr. and Sarah Paralee Grant. Sula D. Easter married Thomas A. Smith.¹ Sula D. Easter died in 1928.
     Her married name was Smith.

     Susannah Easter was the daughter of John Jr. Easter and Elizabeth (?). Susannah Easter married (?) Turner. Susannah Easter died.
     Her married name was Turner.

     T. F. Easter was born on 9 May 1883 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of Andrew Jackson Easter and Mazy Loutitia Jones.¹ T. F. Easter died on 7 September 1884 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 1. He was buried on 10 September 1884 at Jones Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹

     Tabitha Easter was born in 1771 at Goochland County, Virginia. She was the daughter of James Easter and Sarah Thompson. Tabitha Easter married Thomas B. Napier, son of Rene Napier II and Rebecca Hurt. Tabitha Easter died on 16 February 1814 at Putnam County, Georgia.
     Her married name was Napier.

     Tarrah Grace Easter was born on 30 June 1905 at Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Van Buren Easter and Terrah Jane East.¹ Tarrah Grace Easter died on 3 May 1965 at Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, USA, at age 59.¹ She was buried on 5 May 1965 at Everman Cemetery, Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.¹

     Telisa Ann Easter was born on 21 February 1870 at Limestone County, Alabama, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Markham Champion Easter and Lydia Ann Kennemer.¹ Telisa Ann Easter died on 13 September 1873 at Limestone County, Alabama, USA, at age 3.¹

     Tera Ann Easter was born on 13 January 1817 at Limestone County, Alabama.² She was the daughter of Champion Easter and Ann Rucker. Tera Ann Easter married Richard Walker on 14 January 1836 at Limestone County, Alabama.³ Tera Ann Easter married Andrew Coffman Legg on 22 October 1847 at Limestone County, Alabama.³ Tera Ann Easter died on 16 December 1852 at Limestone County, Alabama, at age 35; Terry Ann Easter Walker Legg died in childbirth. Her infant child lived 2 hours and then died also.⁴ She was buried on 18 December 1852 at Antioch Cemetery, Elkmont, Limestone County, Alabama, USA.⁵
     As of 14 January 1836,her married name was Walker. As of 22 October 1847,her married name was Legg.

     Terah E Easter was born in 1843 at Limestone County, Alabama, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Azmond Rucker Easter and Margaret C. Tindall.¹ Terah E Easter married William Wilson Mercer on 26 September 1859 at Cherokee County, Texas.¹ Terah E Easter died in 1870 at Johnson County, Texas, USA.¹ She was buried in 1870 at Bethesda Cemetery, Johnson County, Texas.¹
     As of 26 September 1859,her married name was Mercer.¹

     Teresa 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.
     Her married name was Smith. When James Easter died, his will left a parcel of land in Franklin County Ga to his three daughters, Sophy, Lotty, and Tere. The Franklin Co., Georgia book of deeds for 1784 to 1826 lists the following transactions: 15 Nov 1806 - Joseph Howard, who had married Sophia, sold Sophia's one-third interest in the land (134 acres) to Jasper Smith, who had married Tere, for $ 75.00. The deed conveying the land from Joseph Howard to Jasper Smith was not recorded for two years. Franklin County, Georgia Book of Deeds 1806, page 18 The deed was recorded on 10 Aug 1808 on the occasion of Jasper Smith's selling both the 134 acres bought from Joseph Howard (Sophy's portion) and the 134 acres from Tere's inheritance to a Charles Ingram for a total of $100.00 Franklin County Georgia Book of Deeds 1808, page 20,21.

     Thaddeus Easter was born in 1867 at Texas, USA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Texas Easter Sr. and Sarah Paralee Grant.¹ Thaddeus Easter died in 1870 at Texas, USA.¹

     Thera Easter was born in 1909 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of David Buckner Easter and Margaret Maria Simmons. Thera Easter died in 1980 at Inlet Beach, Bay County, Florida. She was buried in 1980 at Greenwood Cemetery, Inlet Beach, Bay County, Florida.
     Her married name was Pickle.