132. John William Christmas-3736
Served in Confederate Army.1880 Census, Dooly Co., GA; District 3; Dwelling 216; ED: 20, p. 25 list John Christmas, age 32, farmer, born in GA; parents in SC; wife, Martha V., 30 & 2 children: Wallace, 9 & Vassa, 4.
[WHT: Received from Barabra Christmas Davis, a descendant, on Oct. 4, 2006.]
Vasser's mother's name was Martha Virginia Potts. She married John William Christmas and he died in 1896. He is buried in Davis, OK (what was then Indian territory.)]
513. Wallace W. Christmas-3738
1930 Census, Turner, Co., GA; Ashburn, Dwelling 165 - Family 181; ED: 3, p. 8B list Wallace Christmas, age 57 & wife, Marion, 47. Also living with them is Jack Mott, 72, widow and identified as father-in-law.[WHT: Not sure, an assumption this is the same person.]
Georgia Deaths, 1919-98: Name: Walter W Christmas; Death Date: 5 Nov 1948; County of Death: Turner; Gender: M (Male); Race: White; Age: 75 years; County of Residence: Turner; Certificate: 25545.
died at 18 months.
died at age 3; Maybelle and Ethel were younger than Vassar.
133. Mary Spradley-3675
1880 Census, Houston Co., GA; Hendersons; Dwelling 139; ED: 33, p. 453A list Jane Calhoun, age 47, with 2 children: Susan, 22 & Daniel 18. In dwelling 140 is son, Joseph and family.[WHT: Gail Cole, a descendant, provided some of the family information.]
134. Lenora Spradley-3676
1870 Census, Worth Co., GA; District 14, Isabella P.O.; Dwelling 681 list James Nichols, age 36, farmer, born in GA; wife, Lenora, 32, born in GA & 3 children: Mary, 14; Harrison, 12; Martha, 9. Also in the household is Jessee Bryant, 21 & William Grace, 19, farm laborers.
1880 Census, Houston Co., GA; Henderson; Dwelling 143 list a Harrison Nichols, age 21 living in the Eason Smith household, and listed as a farm laborer.
1870 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Drayton P.O.; Family 2166; p. 439 list J. A. Spradley, age 30, farmer, born in GA; wife, Catherine, 22 & 4 children: James, 9; John, 5; Mary A., 2 & Sarah M., 11 mo.1880 Census, Pulaski Co., GA; Duprees; Dwelling 429; ED: 54, p. 39 list Jno A Spradley, age 40, laborer, born in GA, parents in SC; wife, Catherine, 31, born in GA & 5 children: James S., 18; John Mc, 14; Sarah M., 10; Allen P., 8 and James F., 2. [WHT: odd, two children named James, but both referred to as sons.]
1900 Census, Wilcox Co., GA; Wolfpit 1317 District; Dwelling 221; ED: 100, p. 85A list John A. Spradley, age 62, farmer; wife, Cathern M., 54, married 40 years, had 19 children - 8 living; children listed: Gable D., 15; Lavania, 17 & Ava R.. 12.
[WHT: Living with son, James F. in 1910 census.]
Not listed in 1880 census.
1880 Census, Dooly Co., GA; District 3; Dwelling 222; ED: 20, p. 26B list B. B. Thompson, age 62,
farner, born in GA, as were his parents; wife, Susan, 37 & 7 children: William, 18; John A., 16; Mary E., 10; Martha D., 8; Amanda, 7; Latrica, 7 & Henry C., 1; all born in GA.
1870 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Drayton P.O.; Dwelling 2175; p. 439 list J. P. or C. Spradley, age 23, farmer; wife, Martha, 24 and 2 children: Mary E., 3 & Silva J., 8 mo.In dwelling 2176 is Mary Spradley, age 55, whom I think is Martha's mother.
1900 Census, Dooly Co., GA; 1466 District Militia; Dwelling 407; ED: 86, p. 20A list James Spradley, age 53, born in GA, farmer; wife, Martha E., 53 & 5 children: Silver J., 30; Lucy D., 24; Homer Alen, 17; Mattie, 14; Roseline, 11.[WHT: Gabriel Clifton, age 73, born in NC & 2nd wife, Hearty, 63 in dwelling 409.]
1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; 1466 District Militia; Dwelling 9; ED: 34, p. 1A list James P. Spradley, age 62, widow, farmer, born in GA, parents in SC & 2 children: Lucy, 32 & Martha, 25.
1920 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Unadilla; Dwelling 273; ED: 39, p. 11B list James A or P Spradley, age 72, widow, farmer & 2 daughters: Lucy Bell or Dell, 44 & Martie, 36. Also Otis A. Kersey, 10, grandson is living with them. [WHT: in dwelling 274 is Harman Kersey & wife Roselene; I assume this is James' daughter.]
[WHT: Received from Diane Medlock Faria on June 13-14, 2002.]
Thought I would let you know that I finally got a copy of James Plowden Spradley's (son of James E. Spradley and Elizabeth Ann Christmas) death certificate and he was my gg-grandfather. My husband and I got the opportunity to meet Ernest & Mozelle Ingram in Unadilla, Dooly Co., GA, on Memorial Day; and they showed us about four cemeteries where some of our ancestors are buried. We've been exchanging info with one another since our return home. Thanks for putting me in touch with them.By the way, James' middle name is spelled with a "w" instead of a "u"--Plowden. If you'd like to update your web page, James Plowden Spradley was born on July 15, 1847, in Dooly Co., GA. He died on December 15, 1922, in Brookfield, Tift County, GA. James P. Spradley is buried in Lawrence Cemetery on Hwy. 82 near Brookfield, GA. He was married to Martha E. Spradley, daughter of Allen P. Spradley & Mary L. Christmas. James and Martha were first cousins. Martha was born on July 3, 1846, in Houston Co., GA, and died on March 1, 1904, in Dooly Co., GA. She is buried in the Spradley-Calhoun Cemetery, Dooly Co. They married about 1866 in Dooly Co. Thanks again for your help.
[WHT: His death certificate shows his parents as James Spradley, born in Scotland/Ireland & Eliza Christmas, DOB, burial at Bethesba & informant was E. P. Spradley.]
140. Caroline Louisa Spradley-3681
1880 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Dist. 3; Dwelling 252; ED: 20, p. 29 list Richard Ransom, age 39, born in GA, as were parents; wife, Caroline, 32 & 6 children: Charlie, 11; Edwin, 9; George W., 8; James. M., 6; Mary C., 4 & Bessie, 1. Living with son, Richard W. in the 1910 census.[WHT: Received July 26, 2004.]
My name is Dayle Ransom from Dooly Co, Ga. I found your web page and think I can add
some information for you. #3672 Mary L Christmas & # 3674 Allen P Spradley had a daughter # by her name is #135. Caroline Louisa Spradley married Richard E Ransom from Dooly Co. GA.The cemetery is located on Hwy 230 about 4 miles out of Unadilla, Ga going East toward
Hawkinsville, Ga. The farm where cemetery is located is still in the Ransom family. It is in
very good condition and has been taken care of.[WHT: My thanks to Dayle Ransom for providing names, dates and spouses for Caroline & Richard Ransom's 11 children.]
1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Unadilla; Dwelling 63; ED: 34, p. 4B list Richard W. Ransom, age 29, single; his mother, Caroline, 65, widow, had 12 children - 10 living; brother Van T., 20 and wife, Bessie Lee (Name hard to read) 18 or 25.
[WHT: He and wife are living with his brother, Richard in the 1910 census.]
142. Celia Louanna Spradley-10534
1880 Census, Dooly Co., GA; District 3; Dwelling 286; ED: 210, p. 33 list R. H. Hudson, age 35, farmer, born in GA; wife, Cealy L., 40; Henretta Herring, 20, s-daughter; William H. Herring, 19, s-son; Julia Hudson, 12, daughter; Samantha, 11, daughter & Emma Herring, 1, ?-daughter.1900 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Unadilla, 1466; Dwelling 523; ED: 86, p.10B list Celey Hudson, age 62, widow & the following: Daniel Herring, 19, g-son; Willie, 13, g-son & Maybell, 8, g-daughter.
1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 1466; Dwelling 110; ED: 34, p. 7B list Celia Hudson, 72, widow & Maggie Mabel Herring, 19, granddaughter.
[WHT: Ernest & Mozelle Ingram provided some of the information on Celia's marriages, children & descendants.]
146. James Plowden Spradley-10537
1900 Census, Dooly Co., GA; 1466 District Militia; Dwelling 407; ED: 86, p. 20A list James Spradley, age 53, born in GA, farmer; wife, Martha E., 53 & 5 children: Silver J., 30; Lucy D., 24; Homer Alen, 17; Mattie, 14; Roseline, 11.[WHT: Gabriel Clifton, age 73, born in NC & 2nd wife, Hearty, 63 in dwelling 409.]
1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; 1466 District Militia; Dwelling 9; ED: 34, p. 1A list James P. Spradley, age 62, widow, farmer, born in GA, parents in SC & 2 children: Lucy, 32 & Martha, 25.
1920 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Unadilla; Dwelling 273; ED: 39, p. 11B list James A or P Spradley, age 72, widow, farmer & 2 daughters: Lucy Bell or Dell, 44 & Martie, 36. Also Otis A. Kersey, 10, grandson is living with them. [WHT: in dwelling 274 is Harman Kersey & wife Roselene; I assume this is James' daughter.]
[WHT: Received from Diane Medlock Faria on June 13-14, 2002.]
Thought I would let you know that I finally got a copy of James Plowden Spradley's (son of James E. Spradley and Elizabeth Ann Christmas) death certificate and he was my gg-grandfather. My husband and I got the opportunity to meet Ernest & Mozelle Ingram in Unadilla, Dooly Co., GA, on Memorial Day; and they showed us about four cemeteries where some of our ancestors are buried. We've been exchanging info with one another since our return home. Thanks for putting me in touch with them.By the way, James' middle name is spelled with a "w" instead of a "u"--Plowden. If you'd like to update your web page, James Plowden Spradley was born on July 15, 1847, in Dooly Co., GA. He died on December 15, 1922, in Brookfield, Tift County, GA. James P. Spradley is buried in Lawrence Cemetery on Hwy. 82 near Brookfield, GA. He was married to Martha E. Spradley, daughter of Allen P. Spradley & Mary L. Christmas. James and Martha were first cousins. Martha was born on July 3, 1846, in Houston Co., GA, and died on March 1, 1904, in Dooly Co., GA. She is buried in the Spradley-Calhoun Cemetery, Dooly Co. They married about 1866 in Dooly Co. Thanks again for your help.
[WHT: His death certificate shows his parents as James Spradley, born in Scotland/Ireland & Eliza Christmas, DOB, burial at Bethesba & informant was E. P. Spradley.]
1870 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Drayton P.O.; Dwelling 2175; p. 439 list J. P. or C. Spradley, age 23, farmer; wife, Martha, 24 and 2 children: Mary E., 3 & Silva J., 8 mo.In dwelling 2176 is Mary Spradley, age 55, whom I think is Martha's mother.
147. Sarah Crawford Christmas-3971
1880 Census, Madison Co., TX; Madisonville; Dwelling 114; ED: 98, p. 13 list Charles Oats, age 60, farmer, born in NC, as were his parents; wife, Sarah C., 35, born in GA & 4 children: Fannie E., 12; John H., 10; Sallie M., 5 & infant male, 1 mo. All children born in AL, except infant born in TX.1910 Census, Tom Green Co., TX; San Angelo; Dwelling 225; ED: 279, p. 12A list Sarah C. Oates, age 65, widow, mother-in-law, born in GA, father in SC, mother in GA, living in the household of Silas Izard, age 32, works in a marble yard; wife, Mollie M., 26, married 5 years, had 1 child - 1 living, Victor O., 8 mo. [WHT: I'm assuming Mollie is Sarah's child.]
[WHT: Received from Mark Oates on Nov. 3, 2006]
Hi Herbert,
Yes Robert Franklin Oates was John Charles' brother. He died in 1876 (what's amazing to me is historically this is the year of Custer's Last Stand and the death of J.B. "Wild Bill" Hickok!) with the family moving to Texas following his death.
And Yes, the Charles Oats is John Charles. The one-month old boy is my grandfather Charles Estes Oates. John Charles died 6/7/1889 in Gonzales, Texas. I have a picture of John Charles and Sarah Christmas which I have not digitized yet, but will send a copy when I have. My brother's son, Jason Charles, is the fifth generation of first born male Oates' with Charles in their name.
After Stephen Oates (father of Robert and John C) died, his widow (Elizabeth Shipp Oates) moved the family to Henry Co., Ala. From there, siblings stayed in Alabama (Ephraim, Anna M, Margaret Jane, and Elizabeth Ann), moved to Holmes Co., Florida (Fereby and Senah), or moved to Texas (James Wyatt, Robert F, John C, Stephen Jr.).[WHT: Received from Mark Oates on Nov. 18, 2006.]
Herbert,
As promised I am sending the descendancy file for JC/SCCO, though it's still incomplete.
I also enclose a photo that my aunt (Lou Anna "Tena" Oates Beck) and brother (Randal) claim to be the happy couple, although my brother admits there is no hard envidence. He has the original, so there will be a better copy in future. I am still "scanner-challenged", and took this with a PDA and apologize for its quality. The file is the Cold facts of people and dates, and does not, of course, capture the human side of their lives.I seems that John (who is reported to "hate farming") was a school teacher before coming to Texas, where he ended up share-cropping, and died of a heart attack while plowing a field. Sarah and the children moved, first to Kimble Co, Tx and then to San Angelo, Tom Green Co, Tx., where she died.
It's reported Sarah married two or three times after John's death (this was violently rejected by Molly Mae, the youngest), but took back the Oates name after each. The only memory my aunt had of her was being held by her dad to see her in her casket. She wrote, "It disturbed me very much to see Dad cry like that. The funeral was held at Aunt Mollie's house in North San Angelo"
My grandfather (Charles Estes) never really knew his father, and always wanted to know more about the Oates line. He never talked much about his early life, except to say it was very hard. My aunt's books mentions an incident where he traveled to Nacodoches, Tx for an Oates re-union, to see if any of them were related. He came back very disappointed, not having known any of them. My aunt finally made a break through in 1963, two years after his death. I remember him as a very soft-spoken man, with a Stetson hat.
My grandfather married Clara Priscilla Robinson, dau of Benjamin Charnel Robinson and Martha Frances Gossett. The Robinson line goes through William "Choctaw Bill" Robinson back to North Carolina. William Robinson was a wealthy farmer, who came to Texas as a Baptist preacher, and traveled around Central Texas preaching and setting up Baptist churches. He had 14 children between two wives. He gave up everything and died penniless, living with is son Joseph Monroe. His Bible and other books in the the "Rare Books" Department at Howard Payne University (Brownwood, Tx), and there's a tree in
Comanche Co. called the "Choctaw Bill" Oak.The Gossett's were a family that came to Texas in 1835 from Tennessee. It seems Elijah Gossett knew David Crockett in Tennessee and was one the reasons he came to Texas. It's said that David Crockett camped on Elijah's land on the way to the Alamo. Elijah and his son, Lockridge Gossett enlisted in the Texas Army, but did not participate in the San Jacinto fight. My aunt's book talks about my grandmother listening to Grandma Gossett's stories of living near the Alamo and experiencing the "Runaway Scrape" from Santa Anna's army.
575. William Wyatt Oates-14908
Lived 3 weeks.
150. Charles H. Christmas-3740
[WHT: Charles and family were listed in 1860 York Co., SC census; see father's message. C. H. Christmas served in the Confederate Army as a Private in Company H and C, 17th SC Infantry. he enlisted on Jan. 3, 1862 at Camp Hampton, SC by Lt. Col. R. Martin for 12 months. He died March 25, 1862 at John's Island, SC; cause of death: "died at pillow"; death certificate # 348. His wife, listed as H. L. Christmas, filed a claim for her husband on March 7, 1863. In R. W. Kirkland's SC Dead in CSA Service 1861-1865, he is listed as Charles W. Christmas.]1860 Census, York Co., SC; Sharon Valley P.O.; Dwelling 1629 list C. H. Christmas, age 23, b. in GA; the following born in SC, wife, Louisa, age 20, & 2 children: Jno. G. age 2; Sarah B., age 7 mo.
[WHT: Receive by email, from Joy Brown, on Jan. 5 & 7, 2001 the following:]
My name is Joy Brown and I am checking to see if you have ran across a Hambright/Christmas in the York SC or Cleveland NC area? Hulda L born Aug. 8 1840 that married a Unknown Christmas before 1863 in SC Their son is listed on Yell Co. 1880 Census "Charles Christmas 17 nephew SC KY SC" the uncle he is living with is Abner Grahson HambrightMy Hambright family moved to Perry and Yell in Arkansas around 1871 after the war. Perry and Yell counties are in the central part of Arkansas I will look in the Perry County cem. book and see if there are any Christmas in it. My Grandfather had a friend that would have been born around 1900 his name was Bill Christmas so I think they probably connected to SC Christmas's.
[WHT: part of my reply: The name Hulda L. adds a little weight that the Christmas she married might be Charles H. Christmas; his wife was listed as Louisa in the 1860 records. Charles 1862 death certificate gives his wife's name as H. L. Christmas. They had children in 1858 and 1860 so it is possible the Charles, age 17, mentioned in the 1880 census household of Abner Grahson Hambright, is their son born, 1862-3. The 17 year old Charles could have been born after his father died on March 25, 1862, and was probably named for his father.]
[WHT: In 2006, while reviewing Absalom Christmas, Jr. York Co., SC census online, I noticed a number of Hambright families. Absalom & family lives in dwelling 147; in dwellings 150, 152, 153, 154, 155 & 156 are a number of Hambright families. In dwelling 154 is Abner Hambright, age 45, wife Suianah, 40 & 6 children: Joseph, 14; William, 12; David R., 10; Abner G., 7 Jno. 5 & Christopher, 3. Based on the information from Joy Brown in 2001, I think the wife of Charles H. is Hulda Louisa Hambright, and the Abner Hambright is her brother.]
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