Larry Anderson - Families and Individuals
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Elisha Bennett DOWDLE
From Peggy Koenig.
Rachel COBB
From Peggy Koenig.
Elisha Bennett DOWDLE
From Peggy Koenig.
Mary SMITH
From Peggy Koenig.
William Jackson DOWDLE
From Peggy Koenig.
Rutha Amanda Elizabeth DOWDLE
From Peggy Koenig.
James Robert DOWDLE
From Peggy Koenig.
Nancy Lucinda Clemmie DOWDLE
From Peggy Koenig.
Amos Willis PICKENS
UPDATE: 1997-01-19
Mary Bevers membership application, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Archer
Branch. #18930 [FILE: Enc #P-260]:
"... Britain W. PICKENS, b. 21 May 1819, TN, d. 9 Oct 1873, TX; md. 5 Aug
1846, Susan Catherine _____, b. 15 Jan 1826, VA, d. 4 Apr 1892, TX.
[Supplement #2 names their children]
SOURCE: family bible - original in possession of Nichole (LILLY) LOCKWOOD,
San Antonia TX.
Susan Catherine
UPDATE: 1996-01-09
Mary Bevers membership application, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Archer
Branch. #18930 [FILE: Enc #P-260]:
"... Britain W. PICKENS... [md. 5 Aug 1846] Susan Catherine _____, b. 15 Jan
1826, VA, d. 4 Apr 1892, TX.
SOURCE: for proof of lineage - "PICKENS bible record [states all of the
following] birthdates of Britain W. PICKENS and his wife, Susan Catherine, who
later had married William Gaston LILLY after Britain W. PICKENS death...
deathdates for Britain W. PICKENS and his wife Susan Catherine... when Britain
W. PICKENS and Susan Catherine married... [this same bible gives birthdate and
marriage of their daughter] Mary Susan PICKENS..."
Francis Dexter Deck BEVERS
UPDATE: 1997-01-18
Mary Bevers membership application, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Archer
Branch. #18930 [FILE: Enc #P-260]:
"... Fannie Ruth LILLY ... [md] 23 Dec 1903, Francis Dexter BEVERS, b. 27
Sep 1906, Foard City, Foard, Texas, d. 12 Oct 1994, Archer Co., TX, son of
James Ross BEVERS and Fannie Ruth LILLY..."
SOURCE: for proof of lineage - birth certificate, marriage certificate for
Francis and Mary Dell (LLOYD) BEVERS.
Mary's handwritten note states Francis are buried at Crowell Cemetery, Foard
Co., Texas.
James Ross BEVERS
UPDATE: 1997-01-18
Mary Bevers membership application, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Archer
Branch. #18930 [FILE: Enc #P-260]:
"... James Ross BEVERS, b. 21 Oct 1876, Robertson Co., TX, d. 10 Oct 1951,
Foard Co., TX ... [md] 23 Dec 1903, Fannie Ruth LILLY ..."
SOURCE: for proof of lineage - birth certificate, marriage certificate for
James Ross BEVERS and Fannie Ruth LILLY, death certificate for James.
Mary's handwritten note states James and Fannie are buried at Crowell
Cemetery, Foard Co., Texas.
Fannie Ruth LILLY
UPDATE: 1997-01-18
Mary Bevers membership application, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Archer
Branch. #18930 [FILE: Enc #P-260]:
"... Fannie Ruth LILLY, b 27 Aug 1886, Brown Co., TX, d. 7 Mar 1937, Foard
Co., TX, [md] 23 Dec 1903, James Ross BEVERS.
SOURCE: for proof of lineage - Fannie's death certificate, marriage
certificate for Fannie and James BEVERS.
Mary's handwritten note states Fannie and James are buried at Crowell
Cemetery, Foard Co., Texas.
Francis Wilkinson PICKENS Gov
DIRECT LINE OF: Cathy Daniel; O. J. Brittingham; P. C. Halt;
UPDATE: 1998-05-05
!SPOUSE: Elwin Pickens to Terry McLean; ; ; ; ; ; SOURCE: newspaper article ,
Press-Scimitar, written by Charles Goodman, Staff Writer, "Jungle Undergrowth
Has Long Shrouded Historic Old Home'; FILE: Enc #P-310.
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Words and Deeds in American History: Selected Documents Celebrating the
Manuscript Division's First 100 Years
Item 1 of 500
Draft of Abraham Lincoln's instructions to Maj. Robert Anderson in command at
Fort Sumter, Charleston, South Carolina, 4 April 1861.
(Abraham Lincoln Papers)
"Jungle Undergrowth Has Long Shrouded Historic Old Home" newspaper article:
[Caya Phillips, assistant manager of Whithave branch of National Bank of
Commerce purchased an old abandoned home near LaGrange, and began to restore it
the orginial condition when it was first built in 1820. A neighbor told him it
was where Lucy HOLCOMBE was born - "The only woman ever to get her picture on
money". Phillips [restored and studied] the history of the home]
"The history book ... talked mostly about the girl who was born there, Lucy
HOLCOMBE ... [who] married the handsome and brilliant Francis W. PICKENS, who
was 30 years older than she. When he was sent to St. Petersburg as United States
Ambassador to the Russian Court, she became the belle of the palace. A doting
Tsar and Tsarina insisted that Lucy remain with them in a palace apartment for
the delivery of her first child, a daughter.
PICKENS was recalled from St. Petersburg to become governor of Confederate
South Carolina. The first shots fired in the Civil War followed his order to
attack Fort Sumpter...."
ENCYCLOPEDIA AMERICANA, Vol P, p. 71:
PICKENS, Francis Wilkinson (1805-1869), American political leader. He was
born in St Paul's parish, Colleton district, S.C., on April 7, 1805. He
graduated from South Carolina College and practice law. In the state
legislature 1832-1834) and the U.S. House of Representatives, (1834-1843) he
supported slavery and states' rights. Pickens was minister to Russia from 1858
to 1860.
Elected governor of South Carolina in 1860, Pickens favored secession. When a
Union ship sought to aid Fort Sumter, Pickens ordered shore batteries to fire,
the first overt act of the Civil War. Because of public displeasure with
Pickens' efforts to defend the state during the war, an executive council was
created and assumed much of his power. Pickens' term ended in 1862. He died in
Edgefield, S.C., on Jan. 25, 1869.
Letter dated 30 Nov 1993 from Jeanette Meinecke, Lubbock TX to Terry McLean,
Anaheim CA - included copy of PLANTATION LIFE IN TEXAS by Elizabeth
Silverthorne; No. 1 (The Clayton Wheat Williams Texas Life Series, 1986):
p. 210: "In Marshall Texas, there once stood a spacious, white-columned
mansion called Wyalucing, an Indian name said to mean 'home of the friendless'.
The lovely young belle of the family was Lucy HOLCOMBE, hwo married Col.
Francis PICKENS in the mansion a few years before the war started. When her
husband was appointed U.S. ambassador to Russia by President BUCHANAN, the
newlyweds went there to live. Lucy HOLCOMBE PICKENS became a favorite of Czarina
Catherine II, who was godmother to the PICKENSes' daughter. In 1860 PICKENS was
elected governor of South Carolina, and Lucy reigned during the war years as
first lady of that state and as 'Lady Lucy, Queen of the Confederacy'. Her
picture was on Confederate money, and she sold the jewelry given her by Czar
Alexander II to outfit an army unit for the Confederacy, which became known as
the Lucy HOLCOMBE Legion."
Letter dated 5 Apr 1994 from Cathy Daniel, Jacksonville FL, to Terry McLean,
Anaheim CA [FILE: Enc #P-092]:
"I've found a couple of books on Francis PICKENS and one of them shows several
things he wrote himself. One is at a library in New York and the others are in
the National Archives ... The books are FRANCIS W. PICKENS AND THE POLITICS OF
DESTRUCTION and FIRST BLOOD. Both go into just how much Francis had to do with
starting the Civil War. Onr interesting fact - after the war was over, he did
everything he was told to do but he was never granted a pardon or amnesty. He
died as a Confederate. The book states "He died a man without a country." The
first book is by Edmunds and the second by Swanberg. [I will send you copies of
the information when I receive it.] One should be very interesting, it's titled
"The Evacuation of Fort Sumter - The Secret History of the Matter".
Cathey Talley-Daniel, Jacksonville FL, to Terry McLean, Anaheim CA. SOURCE:
research done by Cathy's late father [FILE: Enc #399]:
Francis Wilkinson PICKENS married three times. His first wife was Margaret
Eliza SIMKINS. Their children were: Maria Simkins PICKENS; Anna PICKENS; Eliza
Smith PICKENS; Rebecca PICKENS; Francis PICKENS; Susan PICKENS; Eldred PICKENS.
Francis Wilkinson married next to Marion Antionette DEARING and had a daughter
Jeannie PICKENS. Francis Wilkinson PICKENS married third Lucy HOLCOMBE and had a
daughter Douschka ...
[Francis] was appointed Minister to Russia 1858. He died 25 Jan 1869. He was
at one time a law partner of Eldred SIMKINS in Edgefield [SC]".
From DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY. Francis W. PICKENS b. 7 April 1805, d.
25 Jan 1869. 1st wife d. 1842. 2nd wife d. 1858."
SC mag Vol 51 p. 247. An account of the filring on the 'Star of the West' by
Citadel (Then SC Military Academy) cadets under orders of Gov. PICKENS.
SC Mag Vol 54 p. 75-80. Letters of F. W. PICKENS to Patrick NOBLE.
SC Mag Vo. 56. p. 2-9. An account of PICKENS family and Vice. Pres. at
Tallulah Falls.
From CALHOUN, HAMILTON, BASKIN AND RELATED FAMILIES:
p. 53. Francis Wilkinson PICKENS b. April 1, 1805 served in Seminole Indian
War 1835-6, represented Edgefield District in SC Legislature 1832, Congressman
1834-43, US Senator from SC 1844-558, appointed Minister to Russia 1858 by James
Buchanan, resigned this post in late 1859 or early 1860; elected Gov. SC 1860.
Married first Margaret Eliza SIMKINS dau of Eldred SIMKINS, Lt Gov of SC
1812-14. Margaret Eliza died 1842. Children: 1 & 2 Eliza Smith PICKENS and
Rebecca were twins b 1833. 3. Susan. 4. Maria Simkins. 5. Eldred Simkins
PICKENS. 6. Anna 7. Francis.
Married second Marion Antoinette DEARING and had Jeannie PICKENS.
Married third Lucy Pettway HOLCOMBE and had Douschka, "Eugenia Frances Dorothea
PICKENS". F. W. PICKENS died Jan 25, 1869. Was born Edgefield SC..." [END]
Judith Drew (brittech@america.net)to Terry McLean, email, 18 Feb 1998:
The following list of PICKENS-type ancestors for O. J. BRITTINGHAM, III (my
husband) should help in establishing the descendants of # 2046, Susan, daughter
of Gov. Francis Wilkinson PICKENS:
- Susan Wilkinson PICKENS (# 2046) m. (Col.) James Nathan LIPSCOMB
- Eliza ("Lalla") Simkins LIPSCOMB m. Frederick Chapman HUNTER, M.D.
- James Lipscomb HUNTER m. Eva Todd SCHEETZ
- Agnes Martin HUNTER m. Oscar Jerome ("Jerry") BRITTINGHAM, Jr.
- O. J. BRITTINGHAM, III m. Judith Ann DREW
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Although it's not apparent from the PICKENS Cousins Page, Pickens Cook Halt
is also a descendant of:
- Eliza Simkins LIPSCOMB + Frederick Chapman HUNTER, M.D.
She & my husband are 2nd cousins since both of them are grandchildren of their
sons:
William Wallace HUNTER (b. 23 May 1871)
James Lipscomb HUNTER (b. 24 Aug. 1876)
Since Pickens (Cook) Halt has lots of data on her two
PICKENS lines, she has been able to help us tremendously. I'm sure that she
would be delighted to do the same for you, too.
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J. D. Brittingham
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THE PICKENS FAMILY (1961), by E. M. Sharp:
p. 41. "Francis Wilkinson PICKENS served in Seminole War in Florida in 1835.
Served in SC Legislature from Edgefield Co. [SC] 1832. Served in US Congress as
Representative of SC Congressional Dist 1834-43. As US Senator from SC from
1844-1858. Appointed as minister to Russia by Pres. James BUCHANANAN 1858-59.
Resigned that post on outbreak of Civil War and was elected Governor of SC at a
called session of the State Assembly and served throughout the war as Governor
of SC. He gave the order to fire on Fort Sumter. After the war he returned to
his plantation in Edgefield County, and died in 1869 surrounded by his family
and faithful servants who all mourned his passing."
p. 43. "One of the most romantic stories told in the PICKENS family is the
account of the marriage of Francis W. PICKENS to Lucy Pettway HOLCOMBE. He was a
widower while living in Washington, DC as a Senator from SC. Lucy HOLCOMBE was
one of the most glamarous members of the current social season. She was daughter
of a wealthy and well-connected family that originated in Virginia, moved to
Fayette Co., Tenn, and thence to Marshall, Texas. Lucy was born near LaGrange,
Tenn., and reared at Marshall Texas. The old home of the HOLCOMBEs served during
the Civil War as a State House. It is a museum at present.
Francis PICKENS courted Lucy and persuaded her to marry him. She promised on
one condition, that he secure an appointment to Russia as minister. This was
done and they were married in Washington in an event of the season. While in St.
Petersburg [Russia] their child was born. Lucy HOLCOMBE was such a great beauty
that she became the belle of the court of the Czar. The Empresses of Russia
allowed her generous privileges and made her an intimate of the royal family.
When their daughter was born she was baptised in the Royal Chapel, with the
Empress acting as godmother. The Empress gave to her the full name of: Eugenia
Olga Neva Douschka PICKENS. Olga and Neva were names of two of the Duchesses of
the Court. Douschka is Russian for 'Little Darling'. It is told that on her
birthday for many years after the Civil War, presents were sent to her from the
Royal Family of Russia.
During the Civil War, Lucy HOLCOMBE's picture was printed on the Confederate
$100 dollar bank notes. Anyone possessing one considers it a great and rare
prize.
Margaret Eliza SIMKINS
DIRECT LINE OF: Cathy Daniel; O. J. Brittingham; P. C. Halt;
UPDATE: 1998-02-19
!MARRIAGE: 1994 IGI.
Francis Wilkinson PICKENS md 1832 , , South Carolina
Spouse: Margaret Eliza SIMPKINS F#: 1760723
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Cathey Talley-Daniel, Jacksonville FL, to Terry McLean, Anaheim CA. SOURCE:
research done by Cathy's late father [FILE: Enc #399]:
"Francis Wilkinson PICKENS married three times. His first wife was Margaret
Eliza SIMKINS. Their children were: Maria Simkins PICKENS; Anna PICKENS; Eliza
Smith PICKENS; Rebecca PICKENS; Francis PICKENS; Susan PICKENS; Eldred PICKENS
...
From DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY. Francis W. PICKENS b. 7 April 1805, d.
25 Jan 1869. 1st wife d. 1842. 2nd wife d. 1858."
From CALHOUN, HAMILTON, BASKIN AND RELATED FAMILIES:
p. 53. Francis Wilkinson PICKENS.... Married first Margaret Eliza SIMKINS
dau of Eldred SIMKINS, Lt Gov of SC 1812-14. Margaret Eliza died 1842.
Children: 1 & 2 Eliza Smith PICKENS and Rebecca were twins b 1833. 3. Susan.
4. Maria Simkins. 5. Eldred Simkins PICKENS. 6. Anna 7. Francis."
Francis PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-05-05
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Cathey Talley-Daniel to Terry McLean, from research done by her father:
Francis Wilkinson PICKENS married three times. His first wife was Margaret
Eliza SIMKINS. Their children were: Maria Simkins PICKENS; Anna PICKENS; Eliza
Smith PICKENS; Rebecca PICKENS; Francis PICKENS; Susan PICKENS; Eldred PICKENS.
...
Eldred Simpkins PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-05-05
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Cathey Talley-Daniel to Terry McLean, from research done by her father:
Francis Wilkinson PICKENS married three times. His first wife was Margaret
Eliza SIMKINS. Their children were: Maria Simkins PICKENS; Anna PICKENS; Eliza
Smith PICKENS; Rebecca PICKENS; Francis PICKENS; Susan PICKENS; Eldred PICKENS.
...
Andrew Gibson PICKENS
DIRECT LINE OF: Dr. Andrew T. Pickens;
UPDATE: 1999-07-27
!PARENTS-BIRTH-DEATH: Dr. Andrew Trice Pickens to Terry McLean; ; email message
dated 26 Jul 1999, outlines his PICKENS descent; ; ; SOURCE: family bible.
UPDATE: 1998-02-10
!PARENTS-BIRTH-DEATH-MARRIAGE(1)&(2)CHILDREN-RESIDENCE: E. M. Sharp, PICKENS
FAMILIES OF THE SOUTH; ; author, Memphis TN, 1963; p. 12-15; copy in possession
of Terry McLean, Anaheim CA.
RESIDENCE: moved to Fannin Co., TX, 1862.
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TIME LINE:
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1862 - moved to Fannin Co., TX.
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VALLEY LEAVES, Mag. of TN Valley Gen. Soc., Huntsville, AL:
- Vol 8., p. 86. "Stockholders of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company
on the 30th June 1857": Andrew G. PICKENS, resident of Madison Co., AL.
http://gen.1starnet.com/civilwar/agecensu.htm
1860 CENSUS LAMAR AND FANNIN CO.
MALES BORN 1811-1847
AGES ELIGIBLE FOR MILITARY SERVICE IN THE CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY
Compiled by Pam Underwood, Mary Lane, Elizabeth Booth and Ron Brothers
Pickens, Andrew, Lamar Co., age 38, born @ 1822, in AL, occp. Phis. (?), Pct.
4, Dwl#48/49, worth 0/1200 [unknown if it this Andrew - tmc]
Emily C. CONNALLY
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
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Matthew B. PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
!PARENTS: E. M. Sharp, PICKENS FAMILIES OF THE SOUTH; ; author, Memphis TN,
1963; p. 15; copy in possession of Terry McLean, Anaheim CA.
Lou PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
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Lena PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
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John H. PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
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James A. P. PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
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Birdie PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
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F. E. PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
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Maggie PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
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Joseph William PICKENS
DIRECT LINE OF: Dr. Andrew T. Pickens;
UPDATE: 1999-07-27
!PARENTS-BIRTH-DEATH: Dr. Andrew Trice Pickens to Terry McLean; ; email message
dated 26 Jul 1999, outlines his PICKENS descent; ; ; SOURCE: family bible.
UPDATE: 1998-02-10
!PARENTS-SPOUSE: E. M. Sharp, PICKENS FAMILIES OF THE SOUTH; ; author, Memphis
TN, 1963; p. 15; copy in possession of Terry McLean, Anaheim CA.
Kate CONNALLY
DIRECT LINE OF: Dr. Andrew T. Pickens;
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
!SPOUSE: E. M. Sharp, PICKENS FAMILIES OF THE SOUTH; ; author, Memphis TN,
1963; p. 15; copy in possession of Terry McLean, Anaheim CA.
Robert PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-02-10
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M. B. PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-02-10
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Mamie Brown PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-02-10
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Andrew C. PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
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Sharp, THE PICKENS FAMILY:
p. 21. "Dr. Andrew C. PICKENS, son of Dr. Andrew Gibson PICKENS, was born
1858 in alabam and went to Texas with his parents when he was four years old.
Educated at University of Mississippi, and Vanderbuilt University, graduated
from Madison College of Physicians, Louisville, KY in 1881. Located at Ravenna
Texas in 1887 where he practiced medicine. Married: Hannah SCHWATSBURG ... two
children..."
Hannah SCHWATSBURG
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
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Sharp, THE PICKENS FAMILY:
p. 21. "Dr. Andrew C. PICKENS ... [married] Hannah SCHWATSBURG, a daughter
of S. SCHWATSBURG of Denison, Texas, of the Jewish faith. Two children born to
them...."
Benjamin E. PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
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Maggie E. PICKENS
UPDATE: 1998-01-14
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