166. Supry Higgason-5454
The 1850 Census, Green Co., KY, p. 1150115 HICKERSON, Supra, age 62, male, Farmer, born in VA; Lucy, 50, VA; John, 29; David, 22, & SANDIDGE, Lucy 3.
Page 87b 31 July 1850 A P Shackelford
Hsehld Name AgeSex Occupation Birthplace
0115 HICKERSON, Suprey R 18 M
Nancy W 16 F
McKajah 15 M
William 13 M
Granville 6 M0116 HICKERSON, Aaron 24 M
Gloyes A 10/12 F
Elizabeth 20 FHis parents were Thomas Higgason b 21 Apr 1760 ? d abt 1834 in Shelby Co., KY. Thomas's will mentions children: Supry, Thomas C., William, Mellisa Ann Vawtner and Polly Duprey. Thomas also had a brother named Samual, they both received Rev War Pensions.
[WHT: Louella Bernhardt, a descendant, provided the information on Suprey Higgason & descendants, via email Oct. 7, 2000.]
493. Micajah Daniel Higgason-5634
[WHT: Might be?]
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Micaah D. Higgason
Home in 1880: Powder Mills, Hart, Kentucky
Estimated birth year: abt 1835
Birthplace: Kentucky
Father's birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Physician
Marital Status: Married
Household Members:
Name Age
M. D. Higgason 45
Nancy L. Higgason 36
Lucy Higgason 17
Mary Higgason 14
498. Thomas Higgason-5803
[WHT: Received March 9, 2004.]
Thomas Higgason-5803 (son of 167. Thomas C. Higgason-5626) listed as buried in the Thompson Cemetery in Green County, KY.I have a copy of Cemeteries of Green County, KY, Vol. 1, 1981, compiled by Martha Houk and Judy Froggett and do not find such a listing. Also, this cemetery is not far from where I grew up in Green County, and I have not seen such a stone there. I have been there many times.
I have been trying to find out more about the two Thomas Higgasons above, and they are quite elusive.
Gladys Wells
In another email, Mrs. Wells suggests since he was an infant, maybe his grave did not have a marker.
[WHT: Received the following from Elaine Copenhaver on March 8, 1999.]
Dear Herbert,
I was given your name as a researcher of the CHRISTMAS family lines. A friend of mine returned from France with a beautiful Bible. This bible gives a few Christmas family marriages, births and deaths. We are trying to locate it family. Apparently, a soldier during W.W.II took this 20 pound bible with him to war. It was so heavy and "gave" it to this family. This large bible is extremely beautiful and in excellent condition, with gold leafing and leather bound.
Most of the Christmas familles named in this Bible were from Mississippi and one was married in Louisville, KY. in the 1850s. You have any Christmas family lines that this might refer me to? I apologize for being so vague but am hoping to insure this Bible goes to the proper families. There are 2 plantations named also.
Hoping you can help me. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,[WHT: Received the following Family Bible information, from Elaine Copenhaver on March 11, 1999.]
"Herbert,
Thank you so much! The following names are in this Bible:
Births
Harry Christmas 12-25-1840 on Yazoo River, Warren County, MS.
Norma Chistmas 6 July 1855 at her Grandma Phillips' near Louisville, Ky.
Richard Christmas 20 Aug 1859 at Shiloh Plantation, Mississippi.
Married
Richard Christmas to Mary E. Phillips daughter of David B. Phillips and Ann,
his wife on 7 Oct. 1852 in the Episcopal Church by Rev. Mr. Craike at
Louisville, Ky.
Mentions a Thomas & Mary Ann Christmas of Choctaw Bend Plantation, ??Boliver??
County, Ms."US Govt. Land Records, Certificate # 24733: Richard Christmas, Charles W. Clifton, James A. McAllister & Charly W. Allen of Madison Co., MS purchases public lands as follows: The East half of Section thirteen in Township thirteen, 1 of range thru (could not read) in the district of lands, subject to sale at Mount Salus(sp) MS, containing three hundred and twenty acres and eighty hundredths of an acre. Dated Dec. 10, 1840. Martin Van Buren was president.
1850 Census, Issaquena Co., MS, Page 298, Dwelling # 96: Richard Christmas, age 45, born in NC, Planter, real estate $20,000; Also living in the household are the following: Stephen Whitehead, age 40, b. in NC, Carpenter; Zachariah Leatherman, age 37, born in MS, Overseer, real estate $2,400 & Martha B. Leatherman, age 18, born in MS
Dwelling # 99 is William Christmas, no age, born in NC, real estate $2200; Mary Christmas, age 18, b. in MS. Also living in the household is Robert Cammack, 44, b. in MS & Elizabeth Commack, 27, b. in LA.
Dwelling # 109 is James Christmas, age 21, b. in NC; James is living in the household of Ahab Holmes, age 24, wife, Mary, 18 & son, George, 1, all born in MS. [Think this is James Yancey, son of Thomas H. & Elizabeth Chapman Christmas]
1860 Census, Issaquena Co., MS, Dwelling 4 list Richard Christmas, age 50, planter, born in NC; wife, Mary E., 26, born in KY and 3 children: Harry, age 19, Norma, age 8 & Dick, age 1; all born in MS. Richard was a very wealthy man for his time, with real & personal property valued at $325,000; Mary's real & personal property is valued at $65,000.
[WHT: From Dudley Hinds, via email, Jan. 22, 2000.] MISSISSIPPI STATESMAN of Natchez, MS dated July 8, 1842. "Died in Washington County on the 27th ult, Mrs Mary Emeline, consort of Col. Richard Christmas. Mrs. Christmas was a native of Williamson County, Tenn."
[WHT: Following info from Philip Norfleet, with some comments by Ginger Christmas.]
Mary Emeline Smith-Christmas died on 22 Jan 1842 in Washington Co. MS. He did not remarry until 1853 when he married Mary Elizabeth Phillips at age 18. He was 47. It seems he was seeing a Miss Hahn during that time and it is discussed in the Christmas vs Hahn case.
1850 Census, Issaquena County MS, Page 298, Dwelling 99, Family 100: William Christmas, Age 27, Real Estate Value=$2,200; Mary H. Christmas, Age 18 & James Christmas, Age 21.
[WHT: Following is from the files of Ginger Christmas:]
Madison Co MS Deed Book B p-167 purchased 440 acres and 14 slaves from Bennett R. TRULY for $8,281 land on Doak's Creek in April 1834.
Madison Co MS Deed Book B p-533 purchased 760 acres from Benjamin Long and Samuel & Minaava A. Flournay in January 1835.
Madison Co MS Deed Book C p-237 purchased with H. Christmas 1,560 acres from Baldwin HUDNALL for $72,000 with 11 slaves and livestock in October 1835.
Madison Co MS Deed Book C p-260 purchased 480 acres from Archibald McGee for $2,500 in October 1835.
Madison Co MS Deed Book C p-603 with Henry Christmas purchased 1.56 acres from Charles S.W. and Samuel W. Dorsey in April 1836.
Madison Co. MS Deed Book C p-600 purchased of Henry Christmas and wife Ann D. 360 acres for $10,800 in April 1836.
Madison Co MS Deed Book C p-632 with Mary E. sold the property purchased of Thomas HUDNALL in Oct 1835 to Thomas H. Christmas for $40,000 in April 1836.
Madison Co MS Deed Book D. p-41 and wife sold land described in deed book B p-533 to Charles W. Allen for $22,800 in May 1836.
Madison Co MS Deed Book E p-155 and wife sold 960 acres to Pope Walker for $43,040 in October 1837.
Madison Co MS Deed Book C p-361 purchased with Henry Christmas land from Jefferson & Racl Fatrse along with 36 slaves in January 1839.
Madison Co MS Deed Book F p-139 sold to Manoah Bostick land Patented from US in 1834 for $500 160 acres & 157 cows in January 1839.
Madison Co MS Deed Book F p-198 sold land to John H. & Mary WALKER in January 1839.
Madison Co MS Deed Book G p-437 holding note of C.P. YOUNG land in Warren and Madison Counties valued at $5,025 in November 1839.
Madison Co MS sold with his wife Mary E. and William B. NORFLEET to Henry & Thomas Christmas in trust his plantation in Madison Co for $60,393.60 in 1840.
Madison Co MS Deed Book G p-429 with William Norfleet purchased from Henry & Ann D. & Thomas H. Christmas 80 slaves along with everything owned for $83,000 in February 1840.
Madison Co Deed Book F p-322 with H. Christmas purchased land from William G. & Jane DOYLE. Richard was of Warren Co and Henry from Madison Co also in Deed Book G p-554 in April 1840.
Will Book A p.60 will of Wm. B. Norfleet mentions Richard as husband of Mary E. Christmas now of Madison Co. MS on 6 September 1840 at Warren Co, MS.
Deed Book K p.437 Richard and wife Mary E. Christmas to Rueben A. Gentry. In order to protect his wife's portion, Richard quit claim slaves to be held in trust by Benjamin D. SMITH, for her use on 21 April 1841 at Warren Co, MS. Mentioned with wife Mary E. as a brother to Henry and Thomas H. Christmas in 1843 at Madison CO, MS.
Madison Co MS Deed Book I p-533 sold to Elizabeth Allen 920 acres along with household goods valued at $16,322.25 in June 1843. Married Mary Elizabeth PHILLIPS on 7 October 1852 at Louisville, KY. Security bond with James Yancey Christmas to administer the effects of Thomas Hilliam Christmas, deceased. Copy of original on file on 13 June 1859 at Bolivar Co., MS.
Court case were Thomas H. Christmas vs Richard Christmas on 11 February 1860 at Issaquene Co., MS. Confederacy business in 1864 at TX. To England for Confederacy business in 1865 at England. Back from England this year to KY where filed for bankruptcy in 1866 at Louisville, KY. Deed Book M p.105 transfer of land to Thomas W. Hays for $1 on a quit claim. Mary E. was from San Francisco Ca. but gave testimony in New York, NY that she was not under duress for the signing of this deed on 8 November 1875 at Issaquena Co, MS. Deed Book K p.542-3 deeds land to his wife Mary E. for $10 for stock and farm tools, some of which were in Bolivar Co. on "Bishop Polk Plantation", some on "Do Me Good Plantation" now relinquish all claim to Mary E.'s property on 5 May 1876 at Issaquene Co, MS died in 1878. Deed Book M pp.331-333 Richard buys land sold for Taxes on 1 March 1880 at Issaquene Co, MS.
In the will of her father, Alexander Smith, he gave Emeline Christmas, wife of Richard Christmas, 200 acres of land and 21 acres of corn in lieu of a slave. It is on this site that Richard & Emeline built their home called Ashlawn, on Franklin Rd. She died at the age of 27 in a steamboat accident on the Mississippi River.
501. William Hardeman Christmas-1447
[WHT: From Lingering Shadows, Vol II, a book by Jack Curtis, William left on a trip, with a large amount of money and a guide, and was not heard from again.]
503. Henry Hill Christmas-1449
[WHT: Not sure if this Civil War record belongs to this Henry.]U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865: Name: H. H. Christmas; Side: Confederate;
Regiment State/Origin: Confederate Troops; Regiment Name Expanded: Wood's Regiment, Confederate Cavalry (1st Mississippi Cavalry) (Wirt Adams' Regiment)
COMPANY: A; Rank In: Private; Rank In Expanded: Private; Rank Out: Private;
Rank Out Expanded: Private; Film Number: M818 roll 5.Will dated and recorded on Feb. 21, 1868 in Issaquena Co., MS - DB E, p. 94, with his father Richard, as executor. He willed everything to his step-mother; will probated in June 1872.
[WHT: According to Family Bible, she was born at Grandma Phillip's near Louisville, KY.]
174. Henry Christmas-342
[WHT: The following information comes from Ginger Christmas & Philip Norfleet.]Oct 1836 Madison Co MS Deed Book D p-299 purchased 360 acres from George N. & Lawson Davidson for $7,800 in October 1836. At Madison Co, MS in 1843. As of 1850, was also known as AB, MD. died in 1850 at Tchula, MS. Mentioned as father of Thomas H.; Mary; Mrs. Sue Hinton; Milton; and Dixon all from Hind Co. MS, as heirs in his brother's, Thomas H. Christmas 1859 will at Bolivar Co, MS.
Located the Henry Christmas family in the 1840 census but could find no other Christmas families residing in MS in 1840. William B. Norfleet was not separately listed even though he was still living at the time the census was taken, in the summer of 1840.
The 1840 data is as follows:
1840 Census, Madison County MS - Henry Christmas: 1 Males under 5; 3 Males 30-40; 1 Females under 5; 1 Females 5-10; 1 Females 10-15; 2 Females 20-30.
Presumably the male under 5 is William Hardeman Christmas; the three males 30-40 are probably Henry Christmas, William B. Norfleet and Richard Christmas. The two females 20-30 are probably Ann D., wife of Henry Christmas and Mary E., wife of Richard Christmas.
The 1850 census for MS showed both a Richard Christmas and a William Christmas, but no Henry Christmas. Perhaps Henry was already dead by the time of the 1850 census.
Henry Christmas died in an explosion on a riverboat in 1850 and was married to Ann Dixon. His son was a Dr. and died after 1863. I acquired this from MHS F340 .B61 Goodspeed Publishing Co. Biographical and Historical Memoirs of MS. p. 543. [WHT: this Dr. Henry Christmas died after 1900]
1860 Census, Hinds Co., MS; Clinton P.O.; Dwelling 445 list Ann D. Christmas, age 47, real estate & personal value - $6000. & $16,000., & 5 children: T. H., 22; M. J. (female) 20; H. (male) 18; M. A. (female) 16 & R. D. (male) 13.
Living with his brother, Henry and family in 1870 census; age 22 and is a farmer.1880 Census, Holmes Co., MS, Beat 4; Dwelling 190, Family 205; ED:8, p.24 list R. D. Christmas, 32, teacher, uncle-in-law, living in the household of his brother Thomas' family.]
175. Thomas Hilliard Christmas-1502
1850 Census, Bolivar, MS census, p. 192A, Dwelling & Family # 63: Hilead Chrissmas, age 38, farmer, property value - $12,800., born in NC; Ann D., 35, b. in MS; children: Susan L., 15; Thomas, 12; Richard, 9; Mildred, 6; all born in MS. Also living in household is William McNeal, 27, physician, born in KY with son Roger, 3, MS.[WHT: The following is from the files of Ginger Christmas.]
Madison Co Deed Book E p-688 purchased 1/4 acres for $1.00 from Stewart & Frances McRaven in township of Canton in December 1837 at Madison Co., MS. Mentioned in David Lawrence Horn's will dated Vicksburg records on 6 August 1840. Richard Christmas and Thomas H. Christmas Execs. Estate of Wm. B. Norfleet, deceased and Wm. B. Perkins Vs John T. Johnson in 1843.He died on 28 February 1859 at Bolivar Co., MS; died Intestate and the Estate papers are in Bolivar Co. MS. Security bond with James Yancey Christmas to administer the effects of Thomas Hilliam Christmas, deceased.
State of Mississippi, Bolivar County. Know all men by these presents, that we James Y. Christmas, Richard Christmas, and Stephen B. Curry of the county of Bolivar, and state of Mississippi, are held and firmly bound unto the state of Mississippi, in the penal sum of two thousand dollars, lawful money, the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Signed with our seals, and dated this 13th day of June eighteen hundred and fifty-nine. The condition of this bond is, that if the above bound James Y. Christmas as administrator of the goods and chattles rights and credits of Thomas H. Christmas deceased, shall faithfully, truly and properly preform and discharge all the duties required of him by law or by order of the court then this obligation be void, otherwise to remain in full force.
J.Y. Christmas (seal)
R. Christmas (seal)
S.B. Curry (seal) on 13 June 1859 at Bolivar Co., MS.
1860 Census, Hinds Co., MS; Clinton PO; Dwelling 445; page 73 list Ann D. Christmas, 47, born in MS & the following: T. H., 22; M. J., 20 - female; H., 18; M. A.,16 - female; & R. D., 13. [WHT: M. J. Christmas, age 20, might be the wife of Thomas H. Christmas, but WHO is H. Christmas, 18, male, and is R. D., age 13; the Richard listed in 1850 census?]
[WHT: Info only: A Susan Christmas married William Hinton on Jan. 12, 1854 in Madison Co., MS; do not know if this is same person.]
177. Mary E. Christmas-33
Source: DAR Chart # 3261, DeLoach Gordy; DAR # 467859, 306874, 210818, 20788
[WHT: Assumption, this is a dau. of James & Martha.]
179. Nathaniel Green Christmas-35
Source: "Index to Volunteer Soldiers in Indian Wars & Disturbances 1815-1858, transcribed by V. White. Nathaniel G. Christmas, Capt. served in the 66th Reg. of GA Mil. in the Creek War.[WHT: Thanks to Ginger Christmas-Beattie for sharing this will transcript, which she notes as being received from Buster Wright.]
He left a will on 4 Dec 1848 at Muscogee Co., GA; State of Georgia, Muscogee County
I, R.J. Hunter,
Ordinary and Probate Judge in and for the County and State aforesaid, and as such ex-officio Clerk of my own court which is a court of Record, having a seal, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the last will and testament of Nathaniel G. Christmas, late of the said county, deceased. As taken from the records of said Court of Ordinary.
I further certify, that all my acts as such clerk, and this ... , are in due form and by the proper officer; that I am Judge of the Court, duly commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit should be given to all my acts as such Judge and Clerk. Also certify that I have no other Clerk.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my official signature and the seal of said Court of Ordinary, this 15th day of October 1928.
R.J. Hunter, Judge and Ex-officio Clerk, Court of Ordinary, M.C.
Georgia, Muscogee County
Knowing that all men must die, I, Nathaniel G. Christmas, being feeble in body, but sound in mind, and after committing my soul to God, do make this my last will and testament in the following manner having my body decently interred.
Item First: I bequeath and give to my beloved wife, Ann S. Christmas, the following property, Isham, Calvin, Staller, Lewis, Old Ellen, Aderlar, Emar, and Charles (eight Negroes in all,) also to have and to hold landed estate, to enjoy the use of as long as she lives, and at her death to go to my daughter Martha Christmas, and I also give to my wife my horses and carriages and all the stock consisting of cattle and hogs, and household and kitchen furniture, and plantation tools of all sorts, and all other implements belonging to the plantation for the use of my wife and daughter Martha, and if my daughter should marry, I wish it all not individually bequeathed, divided equally between the two.
Item Second: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Martha Christmas, the following, Sam, Martha, Lucy, Kitty, Emeline, Cilvey and Bandy and their increases, to her and the heirs of her body own use.
Item Third: I give and bequeath to Nathaniel Christmas Willis the son of my friend Cary C. Willis a Negro boy by the name of Henry.
Item Four: I wish my cotton crop and any other part of my crop that my executors may think proper (after leaving a support for the use of the family) sold to pay off my debts, also the debts due me applied in the same way and if all that is not sufficient, my executors will take equally from the portions left to my wife and daughter and discharge my debts.
Lastly I constitute and appoint friends James Meachum and Asa Lynch as my executors.
In witness whereof in all and each of the things herein contained I have set my hand and seal this the seventh day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight.
Nathaniel G. Christmas L.S.
Test: Willis R. Russell, Cary C. Willis and William T. Livingston
Georgia, Muscogee County, Court of Ordinary November Adjournment Term 1848
Personally appeared in open court Cary C. Willis and William R. Russell who being duly sworn say that they saw Nathaniel G. Christmas sign, seal, declare and publish the foregoing writing to be his last will and testament and that they ( the deponents) and William T. Livingston subscribed their names as witnessing the presence of each other and in the presence of the testator and that the testator was of sound and disposing mind and memory at the time of the said declaration and signing.
Cary C. Willis, Wm. R. Russell
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court December 4th 1848. John Johnson, CCO.
[WHT: The following is from the files of Mary C. Wooten.]
This information was given to me by Philip D. Clem, who is a descendant of Emeline Mann, Jesse Mann was a blacksmith. Jesse Mann must have married Mary Polly Snodgrass after Martha died. This was recorded by Phillip D. Clem. He was not aware that Jesse Mann had first married Martha Christmas and the Christmas family was not aware that Martha had apparently died young. Upon further research, Jesse Mann is in Butler Co. in the 1850 Census with Mary 45 and Jesse 56. Children: Polina age 12, Emeline age 10. Margaret A. age 7.[WHT: at this time we do not know, outside of G. W. & David, which child belong to Martha and which to Mary Snodgrass. Now this is a big ASSUMPTION; there is a 7 year period between the birth of David and birth of Nancy; Martha probably died during this period and I will show Nancy, Sally, Jesse, John, Pauline, Emalie & Margaret as children of Mary Snodgrass, until new info is found.]
183. Edmond Christmas-764
1830 Census, Butler Co., KY, p. 86, list Edward, his brother, Jesse, and what appears to be his father, William. In Edward's household are the following: 1 male under 5; 2 males 5-10; 1 male 30-40; 2 females under 5; 2 females 5-10; 1 female 15-2- & 1 female 30-40.1850 Census, Butler Co., KY; Dwelling #214, list Edward Christmuse, age 50, farmer, $200.00 real estate value, b. KY; Nancy, 48, b. KY; Jesse, 48 [this age might be a mistake, could be his son, Jesse]; Sarah. 23; Edward, 22; Susan, 17; William H., 13; Richard, 10; James, 9; all shown as born in KY.
1860 Census, Butler Co., KY; Dwelling #160, list Edmon Christmas, age 62, farmer, $600.00 real estate value, b. KY; Nancy, 57, GA; James N., 19, KY. Also living with them are Thomas Wooldrige, 13, Elizabeth Wooldrige 10, & Margaret Wooldrige, age 8; born KY.
Dwelling #161 is his son, Jesse, age 32; Mary A., 26; Susan, 5; Nancy J., 4 & Frances E., 3.
1870 Census, Butler Co., KY; Rochester PO; Dwelling # 75 list Edmond Christmas, age 73, born in SC, farmer; wife, Nancy, 68; Ann Wooldridge, 26 is living with them. Son, William & family lives in dwelling # 74. Daughter-in-law, Mary & family live in dwelling 76; family of son, Jesse.
[WHT: Mary Jean C. Wooten has visited the gravesite, his headstone has Edmond. I will use Edmond, but he is referred to as Edward in some records.]
[WHT: Received from Gayle Kent: Extracts from some Butler Co, KY records:]
Deed Bk T, pg. 241-243-....I, Edward Christmas for the consideration of four dollars to me in hand paid.....and the further consideration of good and wholesome food and N?a/o?mant medicine and a physician when needed a home and kind, respectful treatment furnished and bestowed on me by William N. Christmas and J. N. Christmas my own children.........do hereby sell..........unto them. 12 April, 1877.
Also have a copy of a marriage certificate and bond for a B. E. Wooldridge & Miss Susan "Chrismas". Said B. E. & J. E. Moore posted bond. Rites solemnized at the house of Mr. Edmon "Chrismas" in Butler County, Ky this September 15, 1853. Married by James S. Porter, minister of M. E. church South. "Present" Linsey Forgy, W. D. Hudnell, A. C. Moore"
[WHT: The Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1953 Record for Nancy Christmas shows her parents to be Henry & Susan Miller.]
The AIS Mortality Schedules Index, # MRT197_57214, list: Richard Christmas, age 20, died May 1860 of cough, born in KY, died in Butler Co., KY; was a farm laborer.
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