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     Robert Earle married Frances W. Easter, daughter of Champion Easter and Martha Jefferson Walker, on 14 February 1861 at Limestone County, Alabama.¹

     Lucy Jane East married Hilliard P. Gordon, son of Wade Hampton Sr. Gordon and Margaret (?), on 20 January 1848 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ Lucy Jane East died after 1860 at Clarendon, Monroe County, Arkansas.
     Her married name was Gordon.

     Abraham Easter was born circa 1720 at Princess Anne County, Virginia. He was the son of William Easter and Mary Grant. Abraham Easter died in October 1751 at Hyde County, North Carolina.¹
     HISTORY NOTES ON ABRAHAM EASTER Abraham died October 1751 in North Carolina, at age unknown. Abstract of will November 18, 1751 December Court, 1751 To Son, James - choice of 2 plantations my father left me. To Daughter: Mary Easter - 153 acres of land on Swan Quarter. Wife: Elizabeth. Brothers & Executors - John and Thomas Easter. Witnesses: Sabbastin Silverthorn, Uriah Collins Clerk of the Court - Thomas Loack. Abstract & Wills of North Carolina - 1690-1760 - by J. Bryan, Secretary of State. He left a will on 18 November 1751 at Hyde, North Carolina; November 18, 1751. December Court, 1751. Son: James ("choice of two plantations my father left me"). Daughter: Mary Easter (fifty three acres of land on Swan Quarter). Wife: Elizabeth. Brothers and
Executors: John and Thomas Easter. Witnesses: William Caron, Sabbastin Silverthorn, Uriah Collins. Clerk of the Court: Thos. Loack.¹

     Ada L Easter was born in 1907 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Lewis Elbert Easter and Marteley 'Tily' West.

     Ada Lou Easter was born on 23 July 1881 at Limestone County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Markham Champion Easter and Lydia Ann Kennemer. Ada Lou Easter died.

     Albert Lee Easter was born on 13 October 1889 at Limestone County, Alabama. He was the son of Milton Lee Easter and Mollie Gordon. Albert Lee Easter married Effie Maybell Legg on 3 November 1912 at Limestone County, Alabama. Albert Lee Easter died on 12 June 1965 at Limestone County, Alabama, at age 75.

     Alexander Rufus Easter was born circa 1872 at Itasca, Hill County, Texas. He was the son of William Franklin Easter and Prudence Pryor Major. Alexander Rufus Easter died on 9 November 1933 at Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.

     Alford Monroe Easter was born on 20 March 1854 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of Champion A. "Coo" Easter and Margaret Neeland. Alford Monroe Easter married Malinda I. Beeks on 11 November 1877 at Monroe County, Mississippi. Alford Monroe Easter died on 14 June 1928 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 74. He was buried circa 17 June 1928 at Beeks Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹
     Alford Monroe Easter and Malinda I. Beeks appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Sup Dist 1, Enumeration District 127, Athens Township, Monroe County, Mississippi.²

     Alita Clair Easter was born in 1902. She was the daughter of Thomas Texas Jr Easter and Martha Ada Love.
     Her married name was Skelton.

     Alson E. Easter was born circa 1805 at Georgia; Date of birth derived from gravestone statement that Alson died at the age of "about 90 years old".¹ He was the son of Lewis Easter and Elizabeth Neal. Alson E. Easter married Amanda Maud Neeland on 28 September 1847 at Monroe County, Mississippi.² Alson E. Easter died on 6 November 1895 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ Alson's body was interred about 09 Nov 1895 in Monroe Co., MS. Tombstone Engraving reads: A.E. Easter Died November 6, 1895 age about 90 Lone are the paths and sad are the bowers Whence thy sweet smile has gone But O a brighter home than ours In heaven is now thine own.¹
     On on 1 February 1841 at Columbus, Monroe County, Mississippi,, Alson E. Easter bought land. Alson bought land at Columbus, Mississippi on 1 February 1841, to wit: The North half of the East half of the North West quarter of Section Fifteen, in Township fourteen South of Range seventeen West in the District of Lands subject to sale at Columbus,Mississippi, containing forty acres and six hundredths of an acre.³ On on 1 October 1859 at Monroe County, Mississippi,, Alson E. Easter bought land. On 1 Oct 1859, Alson purchased land, to wit: The lot numbered seven or the West half of the South East Quarter of Section ten, in Township fourteen South of Range Seventeen West in the District of Lands subject to sale a Columbus, Mississippi containing eighty acres and sixty-four hundredths of an acre. Land office certificate number 37567.³ On on 1 October 1859 at Columbus, Monroe County, Mississippi,, Alson E. Easter bought land. Alson purchased land to wit:
The North half of lots numbered one and two of Section fifteen in Township fourteen South of Range Seventeen West in the District of lands subject to sale at Columbus, Mississippi containing eighty one acres and fourteen hundredths of an acre. Land Purchase Certificate # 37566 from Land Office at Columbus, Mississippi.³ He and Amanda Maud Neeland appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Sup Dist 1, Enumeration District 126, Quincy Township, Monroe County, Mississippi.⁴

     Amie Ruth Easter was born on 23 July 1915 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Davis Buckner Easter and Margaret Maria Simmons. Amie Ruth Easter married James Roy Tipton on 4 March 1933 at Monroe County, Mississippi. Amie Ruth Easter died on 8 April 1995 at Greenwood Springs, Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 79.
     Her married name was Tipton.

     Amos Gilroy Easter was born on 1 July 1888 at Hamilton, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Alford Monroe Easter and Malinda I. Beeks. Amos Gilroy Easter died in February 1970 at Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 81.

     Andrew C. Easter was born on 25 October 1915 at Lorenzo, Crosby County, Texas. He was the son of Thomas Texas Jr Easter and Martha Ada Love. Andrew C. Easter died on 18 March 1973 at Howard County, Texas, at age 57.¹

     Andrew Jackson Easter was born on 2 April 1844 at Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of Champion A. "Coo" Easter and Margaret Neeland. Andrew Jackson Easter married Mazy Loutitia Jones on 22 January 1874 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ Andrew Jackson Easter died on 13 November 1935 at Phebe, Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 91.² He was buried on 16 November 1935 at Jones Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.
     A.J. Easter served in Company H of the 2nd Mississippi Cavalry.³ He and Mazy Loutitia Jones appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Sup Dist 1, Enumeration District 126, Quincy Township, Monroe County, Mississippi.⁴

     Asmond Rucker Easter was born in 1816 at Madison County, Alabama. He was the son of Champion Easter and Ann Rucker. Asmond Rucker Easter married Margaret C. Tindall on 15 February 1836 at Limestone County, Alabama.¹ Asmond Rucker Easter died in 1853.
     History Notes on Asmond Rucker Easter April 29, 1839 - Asmond Rucker Easter to John J. Simpson and Champion Dorcas Easter for indebtedness, one thirteen year old negro boy named Peter. Limestone Co, Alabama Deed Book 5, page 561. December 27, 1844 - Asmond R. Easter and wife, Margaret C., to Edward W. Grigsby, 102 acres for $900.00. Limestone Co, Alabama Deed Book 8, page 264. April 29, 1839 - Asmond Rucker Easter to John J. Simpson and Champion Dorcas Easter for indebtedness, one thirteen year old negro boy named Peter. Limestone Co, Alabama Deed Book 5, page 561. December 27, 1844 - Asmond R. Easter and wife, Margaret C., to Edward W. Grigsby, 102 acres for $900.00. Limestone Co., Alabama Deed Book 8, page 264.

     Avery Easter was born circa 1868. He was the son of Lorenzo Jasper Easter and Sarah Catherine Wise.
     Avery Easter lived in 1880 at Monroe County, Mississippi; Avery EASTER Household Male

Other Information: Birth Year <1870> Birthplace MS Age 10 Occupation At School Marital Status S Race W Head of Household Mrs. E. A. WISE Relation GSon Father's Birthplace MS Mother's Birthplace MS
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     Avery Wayne Easter was born on 30 September 1899 at Quincy, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of William Ira Easter and Leitha May Edge. Avery Wayne Easter married Mavis Laverne Gordon, daughter of Wesley Edward Gordon and Gertrude Estelle Ballard, on 4 July 1933 at Jasper, Walker County, Alabama.² Avery Wayne Easter died on 23 October 1958 at Cordova, Walker County, Alabama, at age 59. He was buried on 25 October 1958 at Masonic Cemetery, Amory, Monroe County, Mississippi.
     Avery Wayne Easter The Delayed Birth Certificate of Avery Wayne Easter. At the time of his birth, it was not uncommon for the birth of children to go unrecorded. Later in life when applying for jobs, registering to vote, etc. a birth certificate was required. Some witness to the birth event was required to make a written statement certifying that the data given was correct and a delayed certificate was then issued. Avery's birth documentation was of this nature. See Exhibits. on 30 September 1899.

     Baxter Bunyan Easter was born on 28 August 1873 at Itasca, Hill County, Texas. He was the son of William Franklin Easter and Prudence Pryor Major. Baxter Bunyan Easter married Emma L. Allen. Baxter Bunyan Easter died on 26 April 1945 at Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, at age 71.

     Benjamin F. Easter was born on 10 May 1834 at Limestone County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Champion Easter and Martha Jefferson Walker. Benjamin F. Easter died on 14 April 1850 at Limestone County, Alabama, at age 15.¹ He was buried on 18 April 1916 at Champion Easter Cemetery, Limestone County, Alabama.

     Bessie Easter was born in September 1899. She was the daughter of Lewis I. (Ivy) Easter and Madiah Simmons.
     As of 13 April 1919,her married name was House.

     Booker Burton Easter was born circa 1773 at Georgia. He was the son of James Easter and Sarah (Probably) Thompson. Booker Burton Easter married Catherine Turman on 21 May 1809 at Elbert County, Georgia.^1,2

     Burley Payton Easter was born on 17 August 1888 at Gattman, Monroe County, Mississippi.² He married Della F. Whitaker circa 1920 at Monroe County, Mississippi. Burley Payton Easter died on 2 April 1963 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 74.³ He was buried on 5 April 1963 at Blair Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.³

     Burma May Easter was born on 5 August 1905 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of William Ira Easter and Leitha May Edge. Burma May Easter died in December 1969 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 64. She was buried at Quincy, Monroe County, Mississippi.
     As of 21 December 1921,her married name was Mize.

     Burtis Booker Easter was born on 11 December 1891 at Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. He was the son of L. Booker Easter and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Brown. Burtis Booker Easter died on 1 June 1970 at Fort Gibson, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, at age 78.

     Burton Easter was born on 3 July 1878 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Lewis I. (Ivy) Easter and Regina A. D. J. Grubbs. Burton Easter married Fannie Bell Simmons on 11 December 1904 at Monroe County, Mississippi. Burton Easter died on 22 January 1957 at age 78.
     Burton Easter was listed as a member of the Soul's Chapel Church.²

     C.G. Easter was born on 8 April 1885 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Andrew Jackson Easter and Mazy Loutitia Jones.¹ C.G. Easter died on 12 May 1887 at Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 2.¹ He was buried on 15 May 1887 at Jones Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi.¹

     Caledonia Easter was born circa 1890 at Monroe County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Louis D. Easter and Z. Verret Easter. Caledonia Easter married A. D. Pickle on 5 March 1911 at Monroe County, Mississippi.¹
     Caledonia Easter was transferred from Soul's Chapel Church to Greenwood Springs Church.² As of 5 March 1911,her married name was Pickle.¹

     Cecil Darris Easter was born on 21 June 1914 at Winfield, Fayette County, Alabama. He was the son of Charles Darris Easter and Alma Louise Gordon. Cecil Darris Easter married Beulah Mae Long. Cecil Darris Easter died on 15 December 1991 at Hazel Green, Alabama, at age 77.

     Champion Easter was born on 10 February 1785 at Wilkes County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Easter and Sarah (Probably) Thompson. Champion Easter married Ann Rucker say 1804 at Georgia. Champion Easter married Martha Jefferson Walker on 27 August 1822 at Madison County, Alabama.² Champion Easter died on 17 September 1856 at Limestone County, Alabama, at age 71. He was buried circa 20 September 1856 at Easter Family Cemetery, Champion Easter Farm, Limestone County, Alabama.
     Champion Easter served as guardian for William Thompson Easter in 1803, at Elbert County, Georgia.³ Champion Easter participated in the State lottery; Champion Easter is listed as having two draws. According to the qualification procedures for the lotteries this would indicate that he was married at this time. Champion Easter acquired 350 acres of land from William Oliver.⁴ He lived on 22 March 1819 at Madison County, Alabama; Account of Sale of Items of the Benjamin Eddins estate - Champion Easter, along with his brothers Lewis and William, bought items from the sale.⁵ On on 8 November 1830 at Limestone County, Alabama.⁶ He was Grantor on a deed to on 21 September 1838 at Limestone County, Alabama, Champion Easter bought from Sheriff J. Thomas Redus goods and chattels and charter lands of Ipse Harvey for $750.00.⁷ On on 8 June 1841 at Limestone County, Alabama, Champion Easter and wife, Martha J. sold 80 acres of land to Robert Tindall for $300.00.⁸ "Champion bought the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section thirty-two in Township One South of Range five West, in the District of lands subject to sale at Huntsville, Alabama containing forty acres and fifty hunredths of an acre."⁹ He was Grantor on a deed to on 1 June 1848 at Limestone County, Alabama, Champion bought 39.92 acres of land SWSW S19 T1S R5W.¹⁰ He left a will on 26 November 1851 at Limestone County, Alabama, The State of Alabama, Limestone County,
I Champion Easter of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and memory and being fully apprised of the necessity of arrang_e_ing my wordly affairs do make and ordain this my last will and Testament, hereby revoking and disannulling all others whatsoever,
I first desire that all my just debts be paid out of my Estate, I then give to my beloved wife Martha J. Easter during her life and at her death to be equ_e_lly divided amongst her children viz Sam_u_l W. Easter, Harriet E. Coffman, Benjam_n_ F. Easter, Richard R. Easter, Milton J. Easter, Francis E. Easter, Louisa W. Easter & Wm. F. Easter, the following property to wit. negro man York his wife Nancy & Nelly her child, negro girl Martha Boy Willis man Littleton, his wife Mary and her youngest four children man Cebe Girl Kissy Boy Gabe Caroline a woman & four children say Emmy Abram Virginia & Ann & Boy Larkin--also the plantation on which I now reside containing about Eight Hundred acres more or less, all my house hold & Kitchen furniture, Eight Horses or mules five milch cows, one wag_g_on & four oxen, Eight plows geers &c. Eight weeding Hoes. Two hundred Barrels corn, five thousand pounds fodder, two hundred doz(?) oats, all the sheep on the plantation, three axes, one carriage, fifty head Hogs five thousand pounds bacon, & three hundred pounds Lard, Theremainder of my negro property I desire valued and equally divided bewteen my above named Children, after deducting the portion of my Estate,
received by James D. Coffman the Husband of Harriet E. Coffman as per his rec_i_pt dated the 19th Feby 1849 for Twenty Nine Hundred & Sixty Seven Dollars & Eighty three cents, also deducting the amount paid Sam_u_l W. Easter as per rec_i_pt dated 19th Febry 1849 for Thirty hundred & forty dollars, I wish my lands on or near Sugar Creek & Limestone Creek, sold (this portion crossed out: and the proceeds Equally divided between my within named Children) I give to _sd_ my beloved children Milton J. Easter, Francis E. Easter and Louisa W. Easter Heirs(?) from(?) Five Hundred Dollars Each and Wm. F. Easter to have one Thousand dollars more than the balance of the within named children for the purpose of educating them. I desire my Executors to take charge of all notes, Bonds accounts & moneys and sell all property not mentioned in this instrument and divide the proceeds, between my within named children, after paying the several amounts as heretofore directed I do hereby constitute and ordain my beloved son Samul W. Easter, James D. Coffman & Mark M. Coffman, Executors of this my last will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 26th Nov, One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty one.
Champion Easter (seal)
In the presen_t_s of us
Peterson Tanner
B.M. Townsend
W.B. Smith

(Champion Easter died 17 September 1856. -MK).¹¹

     Champion Easter was born on 18 March 1882 at Limestone County, Alabama.² He was the son of Milton James Easter and Elizabeth "Bettie" Adams.¹ Champion Easter died on 14 November 1888 at Limestone County, Alabama, at age 6.¹ He was buried on 17 November 1888 at Poplar Creek Cemetery, Limestone County, Alabama.¹