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     David R. Thomas was born on 8 January 1831.¹ He married Susan C. Wise, daughter of James Wise and Ann (?), on 24 May 1860 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ David R. Thomas died on 16 September 1862 at age 31.¹ He was buried on 18 September 1862 at Crenshaw Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.²

     Ella Thomas was born on 14 February 1861. She was the daughter of David R. Thomas and Susan C. Wise.¹ Ella Thomas married Harry L. Ballard, son of Major Ballard and Eugenia Crawford, on 22 October 1885 at Monroe County, Mississippi.² Ella Thomas died on 10 December 1940 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 79. She was buried on 12 December 1940 at Crenshaw Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.
     As of 22 October 1885,her married name was Ballard.

     George Washington Thomas was born on 22 February 1879 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of David R. Thomas and Susan C. Wise.¹ George Washington Thomas married Oma Mae Unknown circa 1905 at Monroe County, Mississippi.² George Washington Thomas died on 7 October 1955 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 76.¹ He was buried on 10 October 1955 at Crenshaw Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹

     H. W. Thomas was born at Monroe County, Mississippi. He married Columbia "Clumby" Easter, daughter of Elbert Jefferson Easter and Elizabeth Baker Grubbs, on 26 January 1881.

     Ludie Thomas was born at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of David R. Thomas and Susan C. Wise.

     William Thomas married Elizabeth Jane Easter, daughter of Lewis I. (Ivy) Easter and Regina A. D. J. Grubbs, on 15 October 1877 at Monroe County, Mississippi.
     William Thomas was a Cherokee Indian.

     Willie Thomas was the daughter of William Thomas and Elizabeth Jane Easter. Willie Thomas married Robert A. Flippo on 15 March 1897 at Monroe County, Mississippi.
     As of 15 March 1897,her married name was Flippo.

     Annie Kate Thompson was born on 8 August 1923 at Quincy, Monroe, Mississippi, USA.¹ She married Charlie Wilson Easter in 1939 at Quincy, Monroe, Mississippi, USA.¹ Annie Kate Thompson died on 29 May 2003 at Died at her home after a long illness, Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA, at age 79.¹
     As of 1939,her married name was Easter.¹

     Jessie B. Thompson married Grover Cleveland Easter, son of Sackville Evan "Sag" Easter and Nancy E. Dunaway, circa 1900.
     Her married name was Easter.

     Mamie Thompson was born on 19 May 1916.¹ She married James Dolphen Easter, son of Wade Harvey Easter and Josie Lay, before 16 March 1956 at Monroe County, Mississippi. Mamie Thompson died on 14 November 1999 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 83.¹ She was buried on 17 November 1999 at Main Easter Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹
     As of before 16 March 1956,her married name was Easter.

     
     James Easter witnessed a deed for James Easter and William Aycock on 6 March 1789 at Elbert County, Georgia; James sold two slaves, Crias and Chito, to William Aycock.¹

     Robert Lee Thompson married Virginia Harris, daughter of Samuel Vance Harris and Lena Myrtle Gordon.¹

     Robert Vance Thompson was born on 27 December 1939.¹ He was the son of Robert Lee Thompson and Virginia Harris.¹ Robert Vance Thompson died on 1 March 1956 at age 16.¹

     Sarah Thompson was born before 1749. She married James Easter, son of William Easter and Mary Grant, after 1749; .

. Sarah Thompson married Edmund Brewer after 16 October 1792 at Elbert County, Georgia. A contract for the marriage of Sarah Thompson and Edmund Brewer was signed after 16 October 1792 at Elbert County, Georgia, Sarah received land and goods from the will of James Easter. Following James' death in late 1791 or early 1792, Sarah entered into a prenuptual agreement with one Edmund Brewer that was intended to protect the children of James Easter. The agreement provided that title to slaves, furniture, etc. in her possession from the estate of James Easter be vested in Samuel Watkins, Robert Thompson, and Richard Easter during her lifetime. At Sarah's death, the trustees are to divide the residue equally between Lotty Easter, Sophy Easter, Tere Easter, "Patty Easter" now Patty Aycock, William Thompson Easter, Booker Burton Easter, Tabby, Lewis, and Champion Easter, the children of James Easter, deceased. [CD]¹ Her estate was probated on 16 October 1792 at Elbert County, Georgia; Article of Agreement: Sarah Easter with Samuel Watkins, Robert Thompson, & Richard Easter, all of Elbert Co. Sarah Easter owns slaves & household & kitchen furniture, which she holds by virtue of the Last will and testament of James Easter, dec'd., late husband of Sarah. Sarah about to intermarry with Edmund Brewer, but desirous to do justice to the children of her decd. husband, Sarah sells slaves & household & kitchen furniture she claims under the will, to Samuel Watkins, Robert Thompson & Richard Easter to be held by them during her lifetime & no longer. After her decease they are to pay Lotty Easter, Sophy Easter & Tere Easter, children of James Easter, decd., £30 each, immediately on their arriving at lawful age or at their marriage, provided such events take place after the death of Sarah. Out of any property agreeable to its valuation & transfer Sarah now has to the remaining property by virtue of the will of James Easter, decd., together with all the increase to Patty Easter now Patsy Aycock, William Thompson Easter, Booker B. Easter, Tabby Easter now Tabby Napier, Lotty Easter, Lewis Easter, Champion Easter, Sophia Easter & Tere Easter, children & descendants from James Easter, decd. in equal proportion to each of the above named children, 23 May 1792. (signed) Sarah Easter, Sam. Watkins, R. Easter. Wit: Ben. Taliaferro, Jeremiah Walker, Wm. Thompson, Senr., Farley Thompson, Wm. Scott. Regd. 16 Oct 1792."
Believe this clearly shows Lewis' parents were James Easter & Sarah [Thompson, per other researchers].^2,3

     As of after 1749,her married name was Easter. As of after 16 October 1792,her married name was Brewer.¹

     Denny Thornton married Edith Betty Easter, daughter of Albert Lee Easter and Effie Maybell Legg.

     Margaret C. Tindall married Azmond Rucker Easter, son of Champion Easter and Ann Rucker, on 15 February 1836 at Limestone County, Alabama.^1,2
     As of 15 February 1836,her married name was Easter.

     James Roy Tipton was born on 6 April 1912 at Millport, Alabama. He married Amie Ruth Easter, daughter of David Buckner Easter and Margaret Maria Simmons, on 4 March 1933 at Monroe County, Mississippi.

     (?) Turner married Susannah Easter, daughter of John Jr. Easter and Elizabeth (?). (?) Turner died.

     Nellie Teresa Tyler married Murray Bramwell McCarley, son of John Calhoun McCarley and Nancy Emma Gordon.
     Her married name was McCarley.

     Oma Mae Unknown was born in 1885 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She married George Washington Thomas, son of David R. Thomas and Susan C. Wise, circa 1905 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ Oma Mae Unknown died in 1945 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was buried in 1945 at Crenshaw Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.
     As of circa 1905,her married name was Oma Mae Thomas.¹

     Alfred Wacaster was born on 29 December 1818 at Rowan County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of John Thomas Wacaster , Jr. and Sally Hull. Alfred Wacaster married Nancy Elizabeth Dean, daughter of Alloni Elizebeth Stone Dean, WFT Est. 1841 1860.¹ Alfred Wacaster died on 3 June 1863 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 44.¹

     John Thomas Wacaster , Jr. was born at North Carolina.¹ He was the son of John Thomas Wekersser , Sr. and Unknown Indian. John Thomas Wacaster , Jr. married Sally Hull, daughter of (?) Dean and Aloni Elizabeth Stone, in 1794 at North Carolina.¹ John Thomas Wacaster , Jr. died WFT Est. 1837 1889.¹

     Melissa A. Wade was born in 1847 at Attala County, Mississippi, USA.¹ She married Madison Franklin Whitaker, son of Benjamin Franklin Whitaker and Saletha Wave Easter, on 21 January 1869.¹ Melissa A. Wade died on 4 March 1879 at Nacogdoches County, Texas; Died in childbirth.¹
     As of 21 January 1869,her married name was Whitaker.¹

     Effie Walker married Alonzo Jones.
     Her married name was Jones.

     James William "Jim" Walker was born on 30 October 1878 at Falls County, Texas, USA.¹ He was the son of John Dodd Walker Jr. and Ida Easter.¹ James William "Jim" Walker died on 20 July 1969 at Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, USA, at age 90.¹ He was buried on 23 July 1969 at Elm Grove Cemetery, Alpine, Brewster County, Texas.¹

     John Dodd Walker Jr. was born on 5 February 1859 at Uvalde County, Texas, USA.¹ He married Ida Easter, daughter of William Champion Easter Sr. and Nancy Caroline Evans, on 1 November 1877 at Marlin Falls, Castro County, Texas.¹ John Dodd Walker Jr. died on 3 December 1934 at Camp Verde, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA, at age 75.¹ He was buried on 5 December 1934 at Middleverde Cemetery, Camp Verde, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA.¹

     Joseph Franklin "Joe" Walker was born on 12 July 1880 at McCulloch County, Texas, USA.¹ He was the son of John Dodd Walker Jr. and Ida Easter.¹ Joseph Franklin "Joe" Walker died on 23 August 1930 at Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, USA, at age 50.¹ He was buried on 26 August 1930 at Lee Walker Ranch, Brewster County, Texas, USA.¹

     Maggie Walker was born on 28 September 1887 at Texas, USA.¹ She was the daughter of John Dodd Walker Jr. and Ida Easter.¹ Maggie Walker died at Uvalde County, Texas, USA.¹

     Martha Jefferson Walker was born on 7 November 1805 at Madison County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Fanny Eddins. Martha Jefferson Walker married Champion Easter, son of James Easter and Sarah Thompson, on 27 August 1822 at Madison County, Alabama.¹ Martha Jefferson Walker died on 9 June 1878 at Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, at age 72. She was buried circa 10 June 1878 at Poplar Creek Cemetery, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama.
     Martha Jefferson Walker was 25 years younger than Champion Easter when they were married. She inherited land on the Elk River from her father in 1841. April 9, 1863 - Martha J. Easter was administrix of Fanny W. Early ( Advertisement in "Huntsville Alabama Democrat, April 9, 1863) Around the time of the death of Champion Easter, Martha owned land in northeast Athens upon which was a large beautiful house. She lived in this house during and after the Civil War. When the house burned in 1914, it was said to be one of the oldest homes in Athens. As of circa 1789,her married name was Easter.² As of before August 1822,her married name was Walker.

     Rena Walker was born on 4 December 1881 at Eastland County, Texas, USA.¹ She was the daughter of John Dodd Walker Jr. and Ida Easter.¹ Rena Walker died on 15 July 1974 at Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA, at age 92.¹