Joseph Stroup (1803-1863)
of Morgan County, AL

One of the early settlers in Morgan County was Joseph STROUP, who served as Sheriff 1848-1854.
Born ca. 1803 in Lincoln co., NC /d. 8 Oct. 1863 Morgan County, AL, Joseph STROUP married Mary (Polly) JAMES b. 1804 in York County, SC /d. after 1877 Morgan County, AL. She was the daughter of John JAMES and Elizabeth SANDLIN, daughter of William SANDLIN and wife Massey of York County, SC.
Joseph and Mary (Polly) JAMES STROUP are both buried in the Stroup Cemetery, Stroup's Cross Roads, Pumpkin Center, Morgan County, AL. Their toombstones have the following inscriptions: "Erected by Daniel D. Stroup to his father, Joseph Stroup" and "Erected by Daniel D. Stroup to his mother, Polly Stroup."

CHILDREN:

  1. B. B. (Beverly), b. 1827 York County, SC
  2. Elizabeth (Betsy), b. 2 Sept. 1828 York County, SC
  3. Alexander (Alex), b. 8 Feb. 1829, SC
  4. Narcissa, b. 1831, SC
  5. May (or Mary), b. 1832, AL
  6. Amanda A. (Ann), b. 2 Feb. 1835, AL
  7. Arreaner, b. 13 Mar 1836, AL
  8. Jane (unm.) and John, twins, b. 8 June 1837, AL
  9. Daniel, b. 1840, AL
  10. Jackson (Jack), b. 1843, AL
  11. George H., b. 29 Sept. 1849, AL

Joseph STROUP and his wife, Mary (Polly) JAMES came to Alabama from York County, SC, in 1831 with his wife's relatives, the SANDLINs and JAMES. It is SANDLIN family tradition that the settlers were guided on this trip by their cousin James Benjamin SANDLIN, who returned to South Carolina after the death of his wife, Martha Gillentine SANDLIN, in 1832, and persuaded members

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of the JAMES family to come to Alabama with him.
NOTE: Morgan Co. Land Tract Book shows Joseph STROUP acquired land in Morgan Co., in 1831.

William SANDLIN, grandfather of MARY (POLLY) JAMES STROUP, was b. 1744 d. 1 May 1795 SC. He is buried in a private cemetery near King's Creek, SC.

MASSEY SANDLIN (b. 1751), who later married _______ MANNING, died 2 Dec. 1831 at age 80. Her name is shown on the headstone as "Massey." Her will shows that she remarried (left her 1/3 of the William SANDLIN property to her son, Rodick Manion). It is shown as "MANNING" on her headstone. She is buried next to William SANDLIN and near John MANNING (d. Sept. 1807, age 25, probably a step-son).
Ref: The Sandlin Clan by Dale S. Sandlin

John and Elizabeth JAMES, parents of Mary (Polly) JAMES STROUP, lived in a two-story house on a hill on the east side of King's Creek near the village of King's Creek, Cherokee county, SC. This was part of York County until after the Civil War.

John JAMES died 3 Aug 1850 and was buried across the road from his home. In 1940, the marker was still on the grave but is missing, today. There is evidence of two graves, but no markers. Elizabeth JAMES went to live with her daughter, Catherine BIRD, after JAMES died and is buried at Antioch Baptist Church near Blacksburg, SC. They were parents of 11 children:

  1. Mary (Polly) b. ca 1803 married Joseph STROUP. Lived near Danville, Alabama
  2. Thomas JAMES born 1804 d. 29 June 1871, age 67, Morgan Co., AL. Married Susanna (Susan) SANDLIN 27 Oct 1835 Morgan Co., AL. She was born 11 July 1817 d. 9 Jan 1862 Morgan Co, AL. Both are buried in the James Cemetery near Iron-Man Corner, Danville, AL. There were 9 children (1850 census).

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  3. Peter JAMES b. 1810 d. 1836 Morgan Co., AL. NOTE: Not listed in father's will since he was dec'd. Bur. Hopewell Baptist Church Cem., Morgan Co., AL m. Nelly SANDLIN 31 Dec 1833 Morgan Co., AL. Bk A, p. 244
  4. Hanna JAMES b. 1806 d. 1892. Married W. L. BOYD. Parents of 10 children. Their son, Pink DEAN, b. 1874, lived near Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, Warrior, AL.
  5. Elizabeth JAMES married Aaron PEELER.
  6. Jose Anna JAMES b. 16 Jan 1812 d. 1 Apr 1905, mar. 1st Davis PARKER 29 July 1830, Morgan Co. (Ref: Bk A. p. 70.) Mar. 2nd James Benjamin SANDLIN 15 Aug 1833 (Bk A, p. 234), Morgan Co., AL (11 children)
  7. Daughter, wife of William HARVEY. NOTE: Sally JAMES b. Aug 1817 mar. William Harvey 14 Aug 1832 in Morgan Co. Ref: Bk A, p. 213
  8. Susan JAMES b. 18 July 1819 (twin of DANIEL) died 27 July 1896. Married Daniel PEELER. They followed brother Daniel JAMES to Arkansas. Both are buried at Bethel Church Cem., Kingston Addition of Plainview, Ark.
  9. Daniel JAMES b. 18 July 1819 (twin of SUSAN) d. 30 Jan 1872 (Moved to Yell Co., Ark.) mar. Martha SCROGGINS b. 25 Dec. 1826. Parents of 10 children. Sons William E. and John R. killed in War Between the States.
  10. Catherine JAMES married William Smith BYRD (BIRD) bur. Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery near Blacksburg, SC
  11. John JAMES.
Ref: Will of John JAMES, Vol. 3, p. 228, York Co., SC

Joseph STROUP acquired land in Morgan County as follows: (only earliest acquisitions listed.)

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W 1/2 of NE 1/4, Sec. 14,T7S,R5W - Jan 5, 1831. Patent or Cert. No. 3808 (He sold this parcel of land to his brother-in-law, Thomas JAMES, 7 Mar 1833) - 79.85 1/2 acres.
Ref: Deed Book "C," p. 142, Morgan Co., AL
NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec. 6, T7S,R5W, Sept. 15, 1835
Patent or Cert. No. 7478 - 40.01 1/16 acres.
Ref: Morgan Co., AL, Tract Book on File in Probate Judge's Office.

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On 12 Feb 1915, Joseph STROUP's son John James STROUP, made an Affidavit concerning his father's land:

JOHN JAMES STROUP, who being first duly sworn deposes and says that he has personal knowledge of the fact that the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 Sec. 5, T7, Range 5 W was purchased by his father, JOSEPH STROUP, from JNO. TATUM and in the year 1872 this land was set apart as a homestead to MARY STROUP, the mother of affient who was the widow of JOSEPH STROUP and about the 15th day of May 1876 affient, JOHN JAMES STROUP, purchased said 80 acres of land at a tax sale and thereafter on the 4th day of July 1878 received a deed from David Day, Judge of Probate to said land.
In the year 1878, affient, JNO. JAMES STROUP, who is the same identical person as J. J. STROUP, sold these two 40 acres to his brother - GEO. H. STROUP.
NANCY ELIZABETH STROUP, who is the widow of GEO. H. STROUP is identically the same person as N. E. STROUP and commonally signs her name as BETTY STROUP, she being one and the same person who signed her name to the above named deed as N. E. STROUP. The title to this 80 acres of land was vested absolutely in NANCY ELIZABETH (BETTY) STROUP since the death of her husband, GEO. H. STROUP, who died about 25 years ago and she has resided upon and been in possession of said 80 acre tract of land assesses and paid taxes on the same ever since to wit: for the last

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25 (25) years and that she has had open, notorious, peaceful and adverse possession of the same claiming the same as her own, adversely to the world and no other person or persons, have any title or have claimed any interest or title in or to said land. Signed JOHN JAMES STROUP.
Sworn to and subscribed for me this 12th day of Feb. 1915 - Porter M. Brindley, Notary Public. Rec. in Vol. 223, page 363. Affidavit filed 2 May 1916. Wm. E. Skeggs, Judge of Probate."

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On 17 May 1917, JOSEPH STROUP's son, JOHN JAMES STROUP, made the following Affidavit concerning his father's land:

He (JOHN JAMES STROUP) was born on 8th day of June A.D. 1836 and that he has resided near the East half of the Southwest Quarter of Section five, Township Seven, Range five West since the year 1836 and that he is well acquainted with the above land and that in the year 1863 his father died leaving his mother, MARY STROUP; that his father, JOSEPH STROUP's estate was administered on or about the year 1877 and that his mother MARY STROUP received as her homestead, the lands hereinabove set out and other lands not in question, that on May 15th, 1876, the lands hereinabove were sold for taxes by S. M. Smith, who was then tax collected and that he, JOHN STROUP, or J. J. Stroup, purchased said land at said sale and that DAVID DAY, Probate Judge, made him a deed to said lands on 4th day of July A.D., 1878, that said deed was made to JOHN STROUP, that he is the said JOHN STROUP and that his initials are J. J. Stroup and he is the same J. J. STROUP and wife whose name was L. C. STROUP who made THOS. CLEVELAND a deed to the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Sec. five, Township seven, Range five west.

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He further deposeth and sayeth, that he, J. J. STROUP and wife, L. C. STROUP, did on or about the 29th day of March A.D. 1897 make a deed of Warranty to his nephew, JOSEPH STROUP, to the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section five, Township seven, Range five West in this, Morgan County, State of Alabama, and that he knows L. B. WYATT who did own the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section five, Township seven, Range five West, and that said L. B. Wyatt, sold to this brother, G. H. STROUP, the said NE 1/4 West and that the Mrs. N. E. STROUP is the wife of his brother, G. H. STROUP and that the said TILLDON STROUP, A. J. STROUP, G. H. STROUP and REV. (BEV) STROUP are the heirs of his brother, G. H. STROUP, and are the same people whose names are mentioned in a deed of Warranty to their brother, JOE, or J. O. STROUP, dated the 23rd day of Nov. 1904.

He further deposeth and sayeth, that he, JOHN or J. J. STROUP went into possession of the property under the tax deed to him of date July 4, 1897, and that his possession has been open, notorious, hostile, adverse, and exclusive up to the time the said land was sold to the within named nephew, JOSEPH STROUP, and that the said JOSEPH STROUP, has been in continuous, adverse, open, hostile, notorious and exclusive possession of the property since March the 29th, 1897. Signed J. J. STROUP.

Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 17th day of May A.D. 1917

E. J. Puckett, J.P. _________ Public
Ref: Vol. 242, page 368, Morgan county, AL

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON JOSEPH AND MARY
(POLLY) JAMES STROUP'S CHILDREN

  1. B. B. (Beverly) STROUP b. 1827 York Co., SC d. MS. m. 1st Savannah J. JUDON 14 Dec 1854 Noxubee Co., MS. she d. 27 July 1869 Noxubee Co., MS.

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Uncle Falkie STROUP's Last Renuion with Alabama Friends and Relatives

copy of article from Decatur Free Press, Thursday, September 20, 1973

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STROUP CEMETERY

The Stroup Cemetery is located at Pumpkin Center (Stroup's Cross Roads) on land first owned by Thompson J. Coleman, who purchased it from the Huntsville Land Office Sept. 17, 1832.

The earliest graves are unmarked and are surrounded by a rock wall. These graves are mentioned in an Indenture between Thompson J. Coleman and wife, Martha, to Stephen Daniel for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and twenty-five dollars paid by the said Stephen Daniel sold one certain tract of land situated and known as the South 1/2 of the West 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Sec. 5, Township 7, Range 5 West containing forty acres with all singular appurtenances thereto belonging with the exception of "TWENTY FEET SQUARE AROUND THE TWO GRAVES IN THE GARDEN."

Stephen Daniel sold this land to John Tatum on Sept. 7, 1935 and again the exception of "TWENTY FEET WHERE THE GRAVES ARE" is mentioned.

Joseph Stroup and wife Mary (Polly) James are buried close to this rock wall.

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DEED BOOK C, Page 379

copy of deed

*Thompson J. Coleman received this land in 1832. He sold it on August 29, 1835, to Stephen Daniel. This is the first mention of graves being located in the garden. This location became the Stroup Cemetery.

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photos of grave stones from the Stroup Cemetery

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  1. B. B. (BEVERLY) STROUP continued:
    Ref: Tombstone Inscriptions of Noxubee county, MS, compiled by Noxubee Hist. Soc., 1975, p. 222
    CHILDREN (5):
    1. Carrie L. STROUP m. Woods H. COLLINS 10 May 1882, Noxubee Co., MS, W. C. PIGG Bondsman. Ref: Bk 1, p. 79
    2. W. M. STROUP b. 1862 Miss. m. Lula HAYNES 24 Oct. 1882 Noxubee Co., Miss.
    3. Annie M. STROUP m. W. B. GRACE 5 July 1882 Noxubee Co., Miss. J. L. GRACE Bondsman. Ref: Mar. Bk 2, p. 113
    4. Martha STROUP, b. 1865 Miss.
    5. Vanie STROUP b. 1869 Miss.
      NOTE: Monroe STROUP m. Mollie REED 7 July 1878 Noxubee Co., Miss. Relation to B. B. STROUP unk.

    B. B. (Beverly) STROUP m. 2nd Susan C. KIRK Aug 1870 Nosubee Co., Miss. She was b. 1846 N.C.
    CHILDREN (2):

    1. Lidie STROUP, b. 1871 Miss.
    2. Reader Manning STROUP b. 28 Dec. 1876 Brooksville, Miss., d. 27 Dec 1928 Morgan Co., AL (Ref: Family Bible).
      m. Tennie STROUP 17 Mar 1895 Morgan Co., AL, b. 24 Apr 1872 Morgan Co., AL, dau of John James STROUP and Louisa C. CROW STROUP
      d. 7 July 1935 Morgan Co., AL
      CHILDREN (1):
      1. Addie D. STROUP
  2. Elizabeth (Betsy) STROUP b. 2 Sept. 1828 York Co., SC
    m. John STARKEY, Oakville, Lawrence Co., AL. He d. 2 Nov. 1898, Morgan Co., AL
  3. Alexander (Alex) STROUP b. 8 Feb 1829 York Co., SC, d. 5 Mar 1905 Morgan Co., AL. Bur. Decatur City Cem. At the time of his father's (Joseph STROUP) death, he was living in Mississippi. Ref: PR of Estate of Joseph STROUP rec. 17 July 1871 Morgan Co., AL.

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    NOTE: Alexander STROUP purchased on 18 Dec. 1854 the following described land (Huntsville Meridian) - Cert. or Warrant No. 21, 1975 for two parcels:
    E 1/2 of NE 1/4 Sec. 34, T6S, R5W - 80.88 acres
    SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec. 34 T6S, R5W - 40.44 acres
    (N 1/2 of SE 1/4 Sec. 34, T6S, R5W - 80.88 acres, Cert. 21,1976)
    These parcels of land were purchaed by Alexander's brother, John James STROUP, 21 March 1876. this became the "home place" of John James STROUP (Uncle Johnny).

    The Alexander STROUP home was in Decatur (on West Moulton Street). He lived for a time at Deerbrook Plantation near Columbus, Miss.
    Alexander STROUP married: 1st Chelnessie JOHNSON, 19 July 1853 Morgan Co., AL (license gives her name as "Cellespie"). Ref: Bk B, p. 182, dau of Roland T. JOHNSON, Morgan Co., AL - 1850 Census.
    CHILDREN: (5)

    1. Mary Alice STROUP b. 1854 Miss. m. 11 Oct 1881 Richard Edgar NEVILLE in Morgan Co., AL, Bk D, p. 105
      CHILDREN: (1)
      1. Nettie L. NEVILLE b. 1883 d. 1956 Morgan Co., AL, unm.
    2. Martha (MATTIE) H. STROUP b. 1856 d. 1939 m. 5 Dec. 1881 Solomon T. LONG, Morgan Co., AL, Bk D, p. 112
      CHILDREN: (2)
      1. Corine C. LONG b. 30 Mar 1892, AL, d. 25 Feb 1963 Morgan Co., AL, m. Joseph W. GRIFFEN of Nashville, TN 9 Dec 1925 at the M. E. Meth. Church in Albany, AL, by Jas. D. HUNTER (Bk T, p. 87)
        CHILDREN: None

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      2. Gertrude Helena LONG b. 24 Oct 1882 d. 11 Nov 1949 m. Charles Edward ABEL 3 June 1903 at Central Baptist Chuch, Decatur, Morgan Co., AL (Bk I, p. 15) Lived in Birmingham, AL in 1963
    3. Sue Ellen STROUP b. 12 Aug 1865 Miss. d. 5 Aug 1934 Decatur, AL. Bur. Decatur City Cem. m. 14 Mar 1883 William H. AUSTIN, Morgan Co., AL. ref: Mar. Rec. Bk D, p. 192). He was b. 1860 AL, son of Vandiver Lawson AUSTIN (b. 1835 NC). Ref: 1870 Census, Morgan Co., AL. V. L. AUSTIN d. 25 June 1884, age 49 years and is bur. Austin Cem., Austinville (Cedar St., Decatur) Morgan Co., AL
      NOTE: Cemetery has been destroyed. Only one marker remains in place. Tombstones piled along roadside.
      CHILDREN: (6)
      1. Wesley Ann (Annie) AUSTIN b. 17 Mar 1884 d. 4 Jan 1953. Bur. City Cem., Decatur, AL, m. 1st 19 Apr 1905 Thomas GORDON, Morgan Co., AL. Ref: Mar. BK J, p. 43
        CHILDREN: (1)
        1. MARY LOU GORDON b. 23 July 1909 m. GLEN R. McKELVY - resided in Atlanta, GA.
          CHILDREN: (3)
          1. GLEN R. McKELVY, JR., deceased

        m. 2nd William Melvin SHUMATE
        CHILDREN: (1)
        1. MAURIE SHUMATE
      2. Harry AUSTIN b. 9 Nov. 1885 d. 22 Apr 1918. Bur. Decatur City Cem., Morgan Co., AL, m. Annie _______

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      3. Mary Lou AUSTIN b. 1890 d. 23 May 1909 bur. Decatur City Cem., Morgan Co., AL, m. 12 May 1908 Hicks SANDUSKY (b. TN) in Morgan Co., AL. He was son of Mrs. Elizabeth SANDUSKY (Ref: Bk K, p. 319)
        CHILDREN: (1) son, died in infancy
      4. Lawson M. AUSTIN b. 1893, bur. Austin Cemetery
      5. Mattie Viola AUSTIN b. 5 Sept. 1897 m. 13 Dec. 1913 Hutch Van SURRATT, Morgan Co., AL, b. Salisbury, NC (Ref: Bk N, p. 206). He died 26 Jan 1938. Bur. Princeton, Ind. Ref: Family Records
        CHILDREN: (1)
      6. Lucian Mac Norton AUSTIN b. 27 Nov 1900 d. 27 Oct 1973 Decatur, Morgan Co., AL m. 22 Aug 1941 Dorothy Modell FLACK
        CHILDREN: None
    4. Polly C. STROUP, b. 1867 d. 10 apr 1937 at her residence Rt. 3, Decatur, Morgan Co. Funeral conducted from the residence of her sister, Mrs. S. T. Long, West Moulton St., Decatur (Obit), m. 20 Mar 1890 John (Jack) A. ROBINSON, Morgan Co., AL (Ref: Bk. E., p. 66). He was a Morgan Co. commissioner. Both bur. Decatur City Cem., Morgan Co., AL
      CHILDREN: (1)
      1. ROBERT A. ROBINSON b. 3 Dec 1890 d. 5 Apr 1913. Buried City Cemetery, Decatur, AL
    5. Alexander Robert STROUP b. 11 Oct 1868 Miss. d. 2 Nov 1947 Morgan Co., AL, bur. Decatur City Cem., Morgan Co., AL, m. Adah STEPHENSON b. 20 June 1871 AL, d. 5 Dec 1949 dau of Bob STEPHENSON, Danville, AL, bur. City Cem., Decatur, AL
      CHILDREN: (3) two died in infancy

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copies of 4 obituaries:

Death Takes Alex Stroup
The Decatur Daily, Mon., Nov. 3, 1947

Mrs. Corinne Griffin
The Decatur Daily, Tues., Feb. 26, 1963

Funeral Service Slated Tomorrow for Mrs. Shumate
The Decatur Daily, Mon., Jan. 5, 1953

Mrs. Robinson Illness Victim
The Decatur Daily, Mon., April 12, 1937

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  1. Alexander STROUP (continued)
    m. 2nd Josie Inez MADISON 2 May 1888, Noxubee Co., Miss., d. 30 Oct 1932 Morgan Co., AL, bur. City Cem., Decatur, AL. She was the dau of Leroy W. and Frances MADISON. Josie was b. 9 Aug 1855 Miss. (Noxubee Co.)
    CHILDREN: (2)
    1. William (Willie) Lee STROUP b. 8 Jan 1890 AL (Veterinarian in Corinth, Miss.) Grad of Auburn Univ., m. Erin ________
      CHILDREN: (1)
    2. Mamie Kidd STROUP b. 5 Nov 1892 AL d. Sun, 25 June 1941 at her home in Atlanta, GA, bur. Decatur City Cem., Morgan Co., AL, m. 1st William N. HOUGH 23 July 1911 Morgan Co., AL (Ref: Bk M, p. 70). He was b. 1885 d. 1915, bur. City Cem., Decatur, Morgan Co., AL
      CHILDREN: (1)
    m. 2nd H. C. MARTIN (Henry MARTIN, Jr.)
  2. Narcissa STROUP b. 1831 SC m. Elijah STOVER of Oakville, Lawrence Co., AL. He was son of Elijah STOVER, Sr.
    CHILDREN: (5) Ref: 1870 Census Lawrence Co., AL
    1. Josephine STOVER, age 16, b. AL, (Josie) m. W. D. JOHNSON 27 Nov. 1870, Larence co., AL
    2. Monroe STOVER, age 14, b. AL
    3. Mary STOVER, age 12, b. AL
    4. Eliza STOVER, age 7, b. AL, m. Elisha BANKS, 19 Nov 1882 Lawrence Co., AL (Ref: Life & Legend of Lawrence Co., by Dorothy Gentry).
    5. Virginia STOVER, age 5, b. AL (Jennie) m. W. C. CLARK 22 May 1884 Lawrence co., AL
  3. Mary (May) STROUP, b. 1832 AL, dec'd in 1871, m. 24 Jan 1854 George W. LONG in Lawrence Co., AL, b. 1835 - served in CSA
    CHILDREN: (1)
    1. Alonzo LONG, age 12 in 1870, Morgan Co., LA (residing in Lawrence Co., AL in 1876)

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    Family Group (page 1):

    Husband: George Stroup
    b. 29 Sept. 1847/49 Morgan Co., AL
    d. 23 Sept. 1901, Morgan Co., AL; burial Stroup Cemetery, Morgan Co., AL
    m. 26 Sept. 1874, Lawrence Co., AL
    Father: Joseph Stroup
    Mother: Mary (Polly) James

    Wife: Nancy Elizabeth (Betty) Crow
    b. 30 April 1857 AL
    d. 30 April 1924 Morgan Co., AL, burial Stroup Cemetery

    Father: Daniel R. Crow
    Mother: Sarah Ann Bodery

    Children: (14)

    1. Joseph O.
      b. 25 Jul 1875 Morgan Co., AL
      d. 26 Oct 1970, burial Stroup Cem., Morgan Co., AL
      m. 21 Mar 1900 Morgan Co., AL

    2. Nathan Tilden (Tee)
      b. April 1878 Morgan Co., AL
      m. Clayton Bynum
      both buried Roselawn Cem., Decatur, AL

    3. Nannie W.
      b. 1 Feb 1879/80 (1900 Census)
      d. 6 June 1903 Morgan Co., AL, burial Stroup Cem., Morgan Co., AL
      m. 19 Nov 1902 Morgan Co., AL (Bk. I, page 109
      Joseph J. Waddell

    4. Andrew J.
      b. July 1885 (1900 Census)
      m. 8 Nov 1897 Morgan Co., AL (Bk G, p. 268
      Idella Roberts

    5. George H.
      b. Jan 1881
      m. 20 Feb 1906 Morgan Co., AL, Bk. J page 322
      Hattie Lou Johnson

    6. Beverly
      b. Sept 1882 Morgan Co., AL
      d. 29 May 1975 Morgan Co., AL, Johnson Chapel Cem.
      m. 9 Aug 1903 Morgan Co., AL, Bk. I, p. 284
      Carrie Maddox

    7. Everett
      b. 13 Apr 1886 Morgan Co., AL (1900 Cen Jul 1885)
      d. 14 Aug 1969 Morgan Co., AL
      m. 21 Aug 1907 Morgan Co., AL, Ref: Bk. K, page 150
      Onie B. Royer
      Both buried Stroup Cem., Morgan Co., AL

    8. Annie (Pet)
      b. Dec 1887 Morgan Co., AL
      m. 18 June 1911 Morgan Co., AL, Bk. L, page 482
      Leslie S. Holt

    9. Mattie
      b. Oct. 1890
      d. 15 Feb 1965 Stroup Cem., Morgan Co., AL
      m. 7 Nov. 1908 Morgan Co., AL
      Wattie M. Vest

    10. Daniel P.
      b. 24 Feb 1892
      d. 19 Dec 1930 (14 Dec 1930 Tombstone)
      m. 22 Sept. 1912 Eddie Watson

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      Family Group (page 2):

    11. Rubie Lee Stroup b. 18 Jun 1894 d. 14 July 1894
    12. Cordie B. b. 29 Jul 1899 d. 11 Sept. 1899
    13. Pearl b. May 1895 m. 1st Frank Donahue 31 Oct 1925 Morgan Co., AL, Pk. 7, page 52
      m. 2nd John (Jack) Baber of Decatur
    14. John H. b. 1901 d. 11 April 1964 Morgan Co., AL, buried City Cem., Decatur, AL
      m. Katherine

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    Decatur Free Press, Dec. 11, 1973

    Four Generations--Bev Stroup of the Neel Community, who celebrated his 90th birthday Sunday, is pictured with his family at a birthday party at the Medical Park Convalescent Center. From left are Richard Coggins, Birmingham, great-grandson; George Coggins, Birmingham, grandson; and daughter, Mrs. Laverne Coggins of Decatur. Relatives and close family friends joined him in observance of the happy occasion. Mr. Stroup is the son of the late George and Betty Crow Stroup, Danville Route 3; and the grandson of the late Joseph and Mary James Stroup, Danville Route 3.
    [Staff Photo]

    (Bev Stroup's 90th birthday)

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    (continued from page 123)

    1. Amanda Ann STROUP b. 2 Feb 1835 AL d. 20 Apr 1914 m. 26 Sept 1860 Wesley L. STOVER Morgan Co. He was b. Feb 1836. Ref: Bk B, p. 341. He was son of Elijah STOVER b. 1795 VA and wife Delpha b. 1800 SC of Lawrence Co., AL. Wesley STOVER served in War Between the States in 5th AL Cav. Enlisted at Danville and continued until paroled in 1865. Ref: 1907 Census Lawrence Co. Confed. Soldiers). Census gives birth date as 19 Feb 1835, Oakville, AL.
    2. Arrena STROUP b. 13 Mar 1836 AL d. 12 Aug 1867. Bur. Stroup Cemetery. m. 10 Nov 1857 Riley G. STOVER, Morgan Co., AL (Ref: Bk B, p. 341). He was son of Elijah STOVER and wife Delpha, and brother Welsey L. STOVER. NOTE: Her tombstone inscribed "ARRENA." Marriage record gives name as "America Ann."
      CHILDREN: (1)
      1. Ione b. 23 Jan 1861 d. 10 Aug 1868, bur. Stroup Cemetery
    3. Jane STROUP b. 8 June 1837, Danville Rt. 3, Morgan Co., Twin of John James STROUP. Dec. in 1872, unm.
    4. John James STROUP b. 8 June 1837, Danville Rt. 3, Morgan Co., twin of Jane STROUP. Both Jane and John buried Stroup Cemetery.
    5. Daniel STROUP b. 1840 AL m. Mary WIGGINS. resided in Florida 1872
    6. Jackson (Jack) STROUP b. 1843 AL d. (no date), bur. Stroup Cem. Tombstone inscribed "Erected by Daniel Stroup to his brother, A.J."
    7. George H. STROUP b. 29 Sept 1849 Morgan Co., AL d. 23 Sept 1901 (dates from tombstone) bur. Stroup Cem. 1850 Census record indicates he was b. 1845. Register of Deaths, Morgan Co., gives date of death 24 Apr 1901. m. Nancy Elizabeth CROW 26 Sept. 1874 Lawrence Co., AL, sister of Louisa CROW wife of John James STROUP, and dau of Daniel Reid CROW and wife, Sarah Ann BODERY CROW. Nancy E. called "Bettie."
      CHILDREN: (14)

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      1. Joseph STROUP b. 25 July 1875 d. 26 Oct 1980, Morgan Co., AL, m. Alice ROGERS 21 Mar 1900 Morgan Co., AL (Ref: Bk N, p. 142). She was b. Aug 1892 AL. She was a sister of Ed ROGERS, husband of Foiree STROUP, dau of John James STROUP. (Ref: Mar. Rec. Bk H, p. 142, Morgan Co., AL). Joseph STROUP is bur. Stroup Cemetery; Alice ROGERS STROUP bur. Johnson Chapel Cemetery.
        CHILDREN: (3)
        1. CLARENCE ERVIN STROUP
        2. LOLA BURT STROUP
        3. CURTIS B. STROUP
      2. Nathan Tilden (Tilldon) (Tee) STROUP b. Apr 1877 Al, m. Clayton BYNUM. Both bur. Roselawn Cemetery, Decatur.
        CHILDREN: (4)
        1. JOHN CECIL (BUSTER) STROUP
        2. M. T. (TODE) STROUP
        3. BEATRICE STROUP
        4. OLLIE MAE STROUP
      3. Nannie STROUP b. Feb 1879 Morgan Co., AL, m. Joseph J. WADDELL 19 Nov. 1902 Morgan Co., AL (Ref: Bk I, p. 109). She died 9 June 1903. Buried Stroup Cemetery
      4. Andrew A. (J) STROUP b. 1880 Morgan Co., AL, m. 8 Nov 1897 Idella ROBERTS (Bk. G, p. 108 Morgan Co., AL). She was the dau of J. M. ROBERTS
        CHILDREN: (2)
        1. LUCILLE STROUP
        2. LIZZIE MAE STROUP
      5. George H. STROUP b. Jan 1881 Morgan Co., AL, m. Hattie Lou JOHNSON 20 Feb 1906 Morgan Co., AL (Ref: Bk J, p. 322)
        CHILDREN: (1)
        1. RUTH STROUP

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      6. Beverly (Bevie) STROUP b. Sept 1882 Morgan Co., AL, m. Carrie MADDOX 9 Aug 1903 Morgan Co., AL (Bk. I, p. 284) b. 6 Sept 1884, Morgan Co., AL, d. 2 April 1934. He died 29 May 1975. Both bur. Johnson Chapel Cem., Morgan Co., AL

        CHILDREN: (4) three died very young

        1. Laverene Stroup
      7. Everett STROUP b. 13 April 1886 Morgan Co., AL d. 15 Aug 1969 Morgan Co., AL, m. Onie B. ROYER 21 Aug 1907 Morgan Co., AL (Ref: Bk K., p. 150), b. 3 July 1886 Morgan Co., AL, dau of Henry H. ROYER granddau of Charles ROYER, pioneer settler of Morgan Co., AL. d. 2 Nov 1953 Morgan Co., AL. Both bur. Stroup Cemetery, Morgan Co., AL
        CHILDREN: (3)
        1. Clifton E. Stroup
        2. Thelma Pauline Stroup
        3. Evelyn Stroup
      8. Annie (Pet) STROUP b. Dec. 1887 Morgan Co., AL, m. Leslie S. HOLT 18 Jan 1911 (Ref: Bk. L, p. 482)
        CHILDREN: (1) deceased
      9. Mattie STROUP b. 4 Mar 1891 Morgan Co., AL d. 15 Feb 1965 Morgan Co., AL (Obit Decatur Daily), bur. Stroup Cemetery, m. Wattie M. (Dick) VEST 7 Nov. 1908 Morgan Co., AL, Bk. K, p. 427. Bur. Stroup Cemetery, Morgan Co., AL
        CHILDREN: (5)
        1. Chastin Vest
        2. James Vest
        3. Hollis Vest
        4. Louis Vest
        5. George T. Vest b. 23 Dec 1924 d. 7 Sept 1927. Buried Stroup Cemetery

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      10. Daniel STROUP b. 24 Feb. 1892 d. 19 Dec. 1930 Morgan Co., AL, m. Effie WATSON 22 Sept 1912 Morgan Co., AL (Ref: Bk. M, p. 399)
        CHILDREN: (2)
        1. Ray Stroup
        2. Purvis Stroup
      11. Ruby Lee STROUP b. 18 June 1894 d. 14 July 1894, bur. Stroup Cemetery, Morgan Co., AL
      12. Cordie B. STROUP b. 29 July 1899 d. 11 Sept 1899. Bur. Stroup Cemetery.
      13. Pearl STROUP b. May 1895 m. 1st Frank DONAHUE 31 Oct. 1925 Morgan Co., AL (Ref: Bk T. p. 52)
        m. 2nd John (Jack) BABER of Decatur, AL.
        CHILDREN: none
      14. John H. STROUP b. 13 June 1901 m. Katherine ___________, d. 11 April 1964 Morgan Co., AL (Obit Decatur Daily)
        CHILDREN: (1)
        1. Martha Stroup

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    The Decatur Daily, Sunday Morning, March 22, 1970

    70th anniversary

    Mrs. and Mrs. J. O. Stroup of Pumpkin Center, celebrated their 70th widding anniversary, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Stroup were married March 21, 1900 and have lived in Morgan county since their marriage. They have three children: Clarence Stroup of Decatur and Curtis Stroup and Mrs. Roy Puckett of Pumpkin Center. They also have five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

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    Hartselle Enquirer, March 1970

    B. G. Discovers--'No place like home': Mr. Joe Stroup didn't write the song; He lived it!"

    Hartselle Enquirer, Thursday, Oct. 29, 1970

    Obituary of Joe Stroup

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    Decatur Daily, Sunday, Jan 6, 1980

    Obituary of M. T. "Tode" Stroup

    Decatur Daily, Sunday, Jan 6, 1980

    Decatur Daily, Tuesday, Feb 16, 1965

    Obituary of Mrs. Mattie S. Vest

    Decatur Daily, July 9, 1940

    Obituary of A. J. Stroup

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    Decatur Daily, Sunday, April 12, 1964

    Obituary of John H. Stroupe

    Decatur Daily, Aug 16, 1969

    Obituary of Everett Stroup

    Decatur Daily, Thursday, Nov 26, 1953

    "Service Friday for Mrs. Onie Stroup"

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    Photo of John James Stroup (1836-1925) on Nell, his favorite mount

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    Photo of Mrs. John J. (Louisa Crow) Stroup in the doorway of her first home on the site of the present "John J. Stroup" homeplace just off the Danville-Decatur Road in the Neel Community in 1869."

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    Photo of the John James Stroup Family in 1900

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    JOHN JAMES STROUP (1836-1925)

    JOHN JAMES STROUP was born June 8,1836 at Rt.3, Danville, Morgan Co. Alabama d. Feb. 1925, Rt. 2, Hartselle, Morgan Co. Alabama. In some records, his birth date is given as "1837." However, in an Affidavit he made in 1917, he stated his birth date was "1836."

    He was the son of JOSEPH STROUP and wife, MARY "POLLY" JAMES STROUP.

    JOHN JAMES STROUP (known as ."Uncle Johnny.") was a man of vision. he predicted the troubles of labor with capital and foresaw the great future of the Tennessee Valley.

    He left deep footprints in the sands of time and is vividly remembered by "old timers" who were children in the years when he lived. It has been said that we never die as long as we live in the hearts of others. "Uncle Johnny"is surely very much alive.

    Although "Uncle Johnny" was a successful farmer, raised and trained horses, he seems best remembered for his white hair and beard and his ability to play music on a leaf held between his lips. His favorite tunes were "Oh, Happy Day" and "My Darling Nelly Gray," which he learned from Yankee soldiers camped on the north bank of the Tennessee River at Decatur while he was camped on the South bank with the Confederates.

    As the Yankee soldiers sat around their camp fires at night singing, "Uncle Johnny" listened and especially loved these two songs. He sang them to anyone who would listen and he always had an audience. He also had a drum which he was known to bring out when things got dull.

    His most vivid memory of his service with the Confederate Army was that of intense hunger. He was at Selma when the order was given to "stack arms". He recalled that the Yankees stampeded the horses and told the Confederates they could have whatever animals they could catch.

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    He felt that he was fortunate in being able to catch an old white mule on which he came home. He was really a "possibility thinker" for it was in mules that he built his fortune 0 Raising mules, he traded them for land when his customers didn't have the money to pay for them.

    Well known for the beautiful horses he raised, trained and rode, it is family tradition that "Uncle Johnny" led every parade in Decatur and Hartselle whether he was invited or not. All he had to do was ride into town on his favorite mount whose mane and bridle were gaily decorated with ribbons and flowers. When the prancing horse heard the music, it took what it considered its rightful place IN FRONT - and with the prettiest girl so oldtimers say.

    "Uncle Johnny" was later joined in horseback riding by his youngest child, Lilly Perkins. She always said she could ride anything because of her childhood experiences. She recalled that she always got the job of helping saddle the horses for the "elders" to go fox hunting. One time as she ran to the barn she stumbled over a calf lying in the runway. The calf arose and took off with her on its back. She always claimed that she stayed on.

    "Uncle Johnny" is still fondly remembered by former students at the Neel and Danville Schools for playing Santa Claus each year at the schools. Arriving on horseback with a gunny sack full of apples, oranges, and walnuts, he would empty the sack of walnuts on the playground for the children to gather them up. There was a wild scramble with shouts of joy and excitement. It has always been debatable as to who had the most fun, 5anta Claus, astride his horse blowing on a leaf,or the children. One thing for sure, it was an unforgetable event.

    There are many who grew up on Fifth Avenue SE in Decatur who remember his weekly trek into town to visit his grandchildren, to entertain them with horse tricks, and give all of the children a ride on his horse.

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    For many years "Uncle Johnny" operated a grist mill in the Neel area. Many a man in his seventies today recalls childhood days when his father put him on a horse with a sack of corn and told him to take it to "Uncle Johnny." The corn was ground into meal while the boy played in the yard and then boy and meal were placed on the horse to return home. It was no chore to go to the mill. It was fun!

    "Uncle Johnny" also operated a blacksmith shop near the mill with his eldest son, ADDIE.

    "Uncle Johnny" married 1st MARGARET STOVER, daughter of ABRAM STOVER of Lawrence Co., AL on 26 Feb 1866. (Ref: Life & Legend of Lawrence Co. by Dorothy Gentry)
    CHILDREN: (1)

    1. AGNES STROUP b. 3 Oct. 1868
      m. W.M. BREEDLOVE 9 Jan 1889 (Ref: Bk D, p.554 Morgan Co.AL) at the residence of C.H. Cooper.
      CHILDREN: ( 1 )
      1. GLADYS BREEDLOVE m. ATTICUS GOLSON MADDOX 24 April 1914 Morgan Co.AL. Ref: Bk N, p. 314. Both are bur. Johnson Chapel Cemetery, Morgan Co.
        CHILDREN: (5)
        1. JANE CAROLYN MADDOX
        2. MARY AGNES MADDOX
        3. IMOGENE MADDOX
        4. JACK ELLIOTT MADDOX
        5. SUE ANN MADDOX
      JOHN JAMES (UNCLE JOHNNY) STROUP m. 2nd LOUISA CATHRYN CROW 10 June 1869 Lawrence Co., AL b. 8 Aug 1847, dau of DANIEL REID CROW and SARAH ANN BODERY CROW d. 22 Mar 1929. She is buried beside her husband in Stroup Cemetery, Pumpkin Center,Morgan Co.AL
      CHILDREN: ( 8 )
    2. TENNIE STROUP b. 24 Apr 1872 Morgan Co.AL d. 7 July 1935 Morgan Co.AL.Bur. Stroup Cemetery m. READER MANNING STROUP 17 Mar 1895 b. 28 Dec.1876'd/27 Dec. 1928. Bur. Stroup Cemetery
      CHILDREN: ( 1 )
      1. ADDIE D. STROUP

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    3. DONER STROUP b. 24 Jan 1874 Rt.2, Hartselle, AL d.10 July 1907 Rt.2, Hartselle,AL. Unm. Bur. Stroup Cemetery, Morgan Co.AL
    4. JOHN ADDIE STROUP b. 10 Aug 1877 Morgan Co. AL d. 1940 Texas. Bur. Fort Worth, Tex. m. MINNIE DALTON d/ 19J9 Childress, Tex.
      CHILDREN: (5)
      1. JOHNNIE WILLIAM STROUP b. 11 Oct. 1909 Waynoka, Okla. m. VIOLA LAMBERT 6 Oct. 1929 Marietta, Okla. dau of WHEELER L. LAMBERT and wife MARY ELIZABETH SHIRLEY LAMBERT
        CHILDREN: (4)
      2. LEONE STROUP b. 7 July 1912 Waynoka, Okla. m. W.C. CARNES 19J1. Deceased 1958. CHILDREN: (1) Not listed.
      3. ROBBIE EBIN STROUP b. 26 April 1915 waynoka, Okla. m. DOROTHY. Residing Fort Worth, Tex 1979. CHILDREN: (3) Not listed.
      4. AVIS ELIZABETH STROUP b. 11 Nov.1917. Dec'd 1970 m. W.N. WALLIS - dec'd. CHILDREN: (2) Not listed.
      5. BILLY DON STROUP b. 1928 Fort Worth, Tex m. ______________. CHILDREN: (2) Not listed
    5. FOREE STROUP b. 25 Feb 1879 d/12 Nov. 1932 Morgan Co. AL Bur. Stroup Cemetery, Morgan Co. AL m. EDWARD WESLEY ROGERS of Blount Springs, AL 26 July 1896 "at her father's house." (Ref: Bk G, p.10 Morgan Co. AL). He was b. 16 Feb 1875 d. 2 May 1959. Bur. Stroup Cemetery. NOTE: Ed Rogers played on Hartselle's first baseball team. Foree made the uniforms.

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      CHILDREN: (2)

      1. HOLLIS ERVIN ROGERS b. 15 June 1897 d. 22 June 1939. Bur. Iowa City, Iowa. Served in World War I - U.S. Navy m. WILHEMINA ANDERSON (called MINNIE) of Rhode Island
        CHILDREN: (2)
        1. BETTY ROGERS m. LYLE HARE, Alliance, Nebraska. CHILDREN: (3) Not listed
        2. JAMES (JIM) ROGERS m. _________ d. North Platt, Neb. CHILDREN: (2) Not listed.
      2. LORAINE KATHERINE ROGERS b. 8 Feb 1906 m. 1st BUGENE JONES of Hartselle,AL 15 July 1923 He d. 16 Nov. 1941. CHILDREN: (2)
    6. SUE STROUP b. 5 April 1882 Morgan Co. AL d/29 Aug 1951 m. ROBERT GIBBS MC CLURE 15 April 1902 Morgan Co.AL. Ref: Bk H, p.527. d. 17 Nov.1953 Birmingham, AL. Both bur. Decatur City Cem.
      CHILDREN: ( 5 )
      1. LYDA BERNICE MC CLURE b. 1 Oct. 1902 - unm. Taught in Birmingham School System for many years.
      2. REEDER GIBBS M&CLURE b. 13 Oct. 1904 d/5 Mar 1964 N.C. Bur. Winston-Salem, NC m. MRS. VIRGINIA BATTE JOHNSON 19 Dec. 1960 CHILDREN: None

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      3. EVELYN SUE MC CLURE b. 17 May 1912 Morgan Co. AL m. BUEL WEEKS of Cullman Co. AL 2J Dec. 1946 d. 19 Jan 1966 Cullman Co. AL Bur. Hopewell Bapt.Church Cem., Cullman Co. AL He is deceased and bur. Hopewell Cem. also

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    7. MARY JANE (MAMIE) STROUP b. 31 Aug 1884 at Rt.2, Hartselle, AL. d. 2 Jan 1957 Morgan Co. AL Bur. Herring Cemetery, SW of Hartselle, AL m. 21 July 1904 CHARLES G. HARDWICK of Danville, AL (Ref: Bk I, p. 505, Morgan Co. AL) b. 21 June 1886 Id. 14 Oct. 1953. Bur. Herring Cem. He was the son of GEORGE CLARENCE HARDWICK b. 2 Dec. 1856 AL Id. 21 Apr 1956 Morgan Co. AL Bur. Herring Cem. He was descendant of WILLIAM HARDWICK SR. of Green Co. GA., Rev. Soldier
      CHILDREN: 5
      1. MARY FANNIE HARDWICK b. 16 Oct. 1906 Morgan Co. AL d. Memphis, TN Jan 29, 1975 m. ALVIN ROY KAY of Lacey's Spring, AL 1 Jan 1929 at McMinnville, TN b. 30 Dec. 1900 Morgan Co. AL d. 15 Feb 1954 Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL Both are buried Lipscomb Cemetery, Lacey's Spring, AL. CHILDREN: (1)
      2. CHARLES G. HARDWICK, JR. m. 1st MILDRED WOOD, Decatur, AL, deceased
        CHILDREN: 1
        m. 2nd CORRINE VERNER of Decatur, AL
        CHILDREN: none

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      FAMILY GROUP Husband's Full Name: JOHN JAMES STROUP

      b. 8 Jun 1836, Rt. 3, Danville, AL
      d. 4 Feb 1925, Rt. 2, Hartselle, AL
      m. 10 June 1869 Lawrence Co., AL
      Burial Stroup Cemetery
      Father: Joseph Stroup
      Mother: Mary James

      Wife: Louisa Cathryn Crow
      b. 8 Aug 1847
      d. 22 Mar 1929 Rt. 2, Hartselle, AL
      Burial Stroup Cemetery
      Father: Daniel R. Crow
      Mother: Sarah Ann Bodery

      Children:
      1. TENNIE (TENEY)
      b. 24 Apr 1872 Morgan Co., AL
      d. 7 July 1935 Morgan Co., AL, Morgan Co., AL
      m. 17 Mar 1895
      Reeder M. Stroup

      2. Doner Stroup
      b. 24 Jan 1874
      d. 10 July 1907 Morgan Co., AL
      Burial Stroup Cemetery
      unmarried

      3. ADDEY STROUP
      b. 10 Aug 1877 Morgan county, AL
      d. Texas 1940
      Mar. MINNIE DALTON

      4. FOREE STROUP
      b. 22 Feb 1879
      d. 12 Nov 1932 Morgan co., AL, burial Stroup Cemetery
      Mar. 26 July l896
      EDWARD W. ROGERS

      5. SUE STROUP
      b. 5 Apr 1882 Morgan co. AL
      d. 29 Aug 1951 Decatur City Cemetery
      Mar. 15 Apr 1902 Morgan co. AL
      ROBERT G. MC CLURE

      6. MARY JANE STROUP
      b. 31 Aug 1884 Morgan Co. AL Family Bible "26 Aug 1884"
      d. _____ burial Herring Cemetery
      Mar. 11 July 1904 Morgan co., AL
      CHARLES G. HARDWICK

      7. DANIEL E. STROUP
      b. 3 May 1887 Morgan Co. AL
      d. ____ burial Texas
      Mar. 10 May 1908 (1) MATTIE L. GRIFFIN, (2) VIOLA ______

      8. LILY PERKINS
      b. 4 Jul 1891 Rt. 2, Hartselle, AL
      d. 2 Feb 1956 Morgan co., AL Burial Stroup Cemetery
      Mar. 9 Mar 1911 Morgan co., AL
      EUGENE E. MILAM

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      1. DANIEL FALK (FRANK) STROUP b. 3 May 1887 Morgan Co. AL m. 1st MATTIE L. GRIFFIN 10 May 1908 Morgan Co. AL Ref: Bk K, p.317. MATTIE LOU died 1971 Big Spring, Tex. Bur. Big Spring, Tex. He died 13 Sept. 1981, Paradise, Tex. "Uncle Falkie" was widely known in Morgan County. He was the owner of one of the first model "T" Ford cars in the county. Many a time his car was mired to the axle in mud as he traveled the roads of that day. One time, as he puffed and panted trying to push "the latest thing in transportation" out of the seemingly bottomless rut of the Danville-Decatur road near the old Means Bridge, a well known lady came by in her buggy. Her only comment as she passed was "The old gray mare may be slow but she's sure." This comment gave Uncle Falkie that extra "go power" to get his "Tin Lizzie" out of the rut and full steam ahead.

        "Uncle Falkie" always liked speed. When a small child, he was invited to go home with his Aunt Amanda Ann Stover. This was really a treat - he would get to ride in her elegant buggy behind a high stepping horse. However, as they travelled along at a s~ow pace, Uncle Falkie grew impatient. "Is this as fast as this horse can go?" he asked. "I can walk faster than this." In answer, Aunt Ann stopped and told him to get out so he could walk on ahead. After he stepped down, she gave the horse a flick of' the whip and the horse took off at a fast clip leaving Uncle Falkie standing in the middle of the road... CHILDREN: (6)

        1. THERON ELDRED STROUP b. 11 June 1909 /d. 14 June 1910 Morgan Co. AL. Bur. Stroup Cem, Morgan Co. AL
        2. DOROTHY BETHELHEM STROUP b. 18 May 1911 Morgan Co. AL m. GARLAND SANDERS 9 Sept. 1933 Big Spring, Tex. CHILDREN (3)

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        3. DAVID MERLE STROUP b. 26 July 1914 Morgan county, AL. Served in USAF World War II 1942-1946.
          m. 1st ADELAIDE CHUNHA 20 Mar 1946 Globe, AZ.
          CHILDREN: 2
        4. R. M. (REEDER MANNING) STROUP 30 Dec 1918 Morgan county, AL. Served in US Army in World War II, 1941-1945.
          m. TWYLA _______ in Corvallis, OR.
          CHILDREN: 2

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        5. JAMES STROUP b. 15 Sept 1916 Morgan county, AL. Served in US Navy from 1942 to 1946 World War II.
          m. RITA WATSON
          CHILDREN: 1

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      2. LILY (LILLIE) PERKINS STROUP b. 4 July 1890 Rt. 2, Hartsel1e d. 2 Feb 1956 Morgan Co.AL (Decatur) Bur. Stroup Cemetery. m. EUGENE EDWARD MILAM 9 Mar 1911 Morgan Co. AL Ref: Bk L, p.524 b. 23 Sept.1892 Columbia, TN d. 5 April 1950 El Reno, Okla. Bur. El Reno City Cem. Served in US Army in World War I. He was the son of WALTER BOWLING MILAM and ROSA WEBSTER MILAM of Columbia, TN.

        LILY PERKINS and her husband moved to Oklahoma in 1915. He was Wire Chief and Mgr., Division Telegraph Office, Rock Island Railroad in El Reno, Okla. In El Reno, Lily Perkins participated in many horse shows at Fort Reno U.S. Army Cavalry Remount Station where she won many ribbons riding Army horses.

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        She became interested in politics at a time when few women participated. She was a vigorous campaigner and worked in various capacities in the Oklahoma state government. It was, however, in her position as Secretary, Oklahoma Commission for the Adult Blind that she was recognized by the Oklahoma News in 1928 for her work with the blind and named "Woman of the Year." This was at a time when the blind were standing on street corners with a tin cup.

        In her position with the Blind Commission, she visited schools for the blind throughout the nation and "The Light house" in New York. She was called "The Sunshine Lady" by these handicapped people. It was through her efforts that the first concession stand operated by a blind person was placed in a government building (State Capitol) in Oklahoma.

        On March 20, 1929, Helen Keller wrote Lily Perkins "I wonder if you realize what your friendship means to the blind.... "I wish there were new and beautiful words to thank you for the impetus you are giving to the cause of the Foundation which is near to my heart."

        Following her retirement, Lily Perkins ("Miss Perkins" as she was called by Alabama friends and relatives) returned to "the ole homeplace" in Morgan County, AL, which she had named "Friendly Oaks" because of the huge oak trees in the yard. The "homeplace" was always thought of as "a refuge" for the family. It passed to her daughter upon her death and remained in the family until 1974.

        Always a participant, following her return to Alabama, "Miss Perkins" proudly proclaimed that she was a member of the local community fox hunters club - the ONLY woman.

        This came as a surprise to the members since this was an "all male" group and this was the way they wanted it. However, she was not to be denied. How did she accomplish it? By forbidding the fox hunters the privilege of crossing her land (her farm was a favorite hunting place) unless they made her a member. She became a CHARTER member!

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        One summer, Miss Perkins' oldest grandson played baseball with the Decatur team at Legion Field. One game was scheduled to be a "BIG" game for charity. One of the special events was a milking contest between two well known Decatur people - man and woman. At the last moment, the lady did not show up. An appeal was made to the spectators for a volunteer and much to her grandson's embarrassment, "Miss Perkins" volunteered and she won the prize!

        "Miss Perkins" loved her Southern heritage, and didn't hesitate to show it. One time, she traveled to Kansas City, Mo. to watch her oldest grandson, who was a student at Topeka High School, Topeka, Kansas play in a basketball tournament. During half-time, the high school band performed playing a medley of songs. One of the songs was "Dixie" and to the delight of some five thousand people, as the strains of "Dixie" filled the air, "Miss Perkins" jumped to her feet, waving her arms and shouting "Hooray, Hooray, for Dixie." Her enthusiasm for Dixie completely stopped the show as band members simply couldn't play and laugh at the same time. The audience joined in delightedly. CHILDREN: (1)
        A. Dorothy Louise Milam b. 1 Jan 1912 Decatur, AL
        m. 1st John R. (Jack) Roberts 10 Aug 1930 Norman, OK.
        CHILDREN: (1) possibly living

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        Dorothy Louise Milam m. 2nd Jule Matthew Julich 11 June 1937 Arkansas City, KS. He was born 26 June 1900 Petersburg, NE, son of Englebert H. Julich (b. 17 Apr 1875 Lyons, IA d/8 Feb 1979 Oklahoma City, OK) and Mary Pape Julich (b. 4 May 1879 Lyons, IA d/24 July 1966 Oklahoma City, OK). Both buried Oklahoma City, OK. They were pioneers of Nebraska and Oklahoma.
        CHILDREN: (2) possibly living

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        Two photos. One of the John J. Stroup homeplace "Friendly Oaks" in 1936. The second of Evelyn McClure on the east side of "Friendly Oaks" in 1936.

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        Certificate from the Governor of the State of Oklahoma appointing and commissioning Mrs. E. E. Milam as Secretary to the Commission for Adult Blind, effective May 1, 1923.

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        1900 - CENSUS - Morgan Co., AL

        Shady Grove Precinct
        #101

        JOS. B. STROUP (Neal), b. July 1875
        Alice L., b. Aug 1892 b. AL

        #106-109

        SOLOMON S. LONG, b. 1815, age 85, TN, unk, unk
        MARTHA J. LONG, b. Dec.1823, AL, Unk, Unk

        #127-128

        ANDREW J. STROUP (Neal), b. 1879, age 20, b. AL AL AL
        IDELLA, b. Nov. 1879, age 20, b. AL AL AL
        LUCILE STROUP, b. Aug 1898 AL AL AL

        139-130

        JOHN J. STROUP, b. June 1837, age 62, b. AL NC SC
        LOUISA C., b. Aug 1842, age 25, b. AL NC NC
        SUE D., b. Apr 1882, age 18, b. AL AL AL
        VAN D., b. Jan 1876 AL AL AL
        MARY J., b. Jan 1876 AL AL AL, age 24 yrs.
        DANIEL F., b. May 1887, AL AL AL, age 13
        LIZZIE P., b. July 1890, AL AL AL, age 9 yrs.

        #143-144

        GEORGE STROUP, b. Nov. 1847, AL NC SC, age 42
        ELIZABETH, b. Feb 1857, AL, age 27
        NANNIE, b. Feb 1880, age 20
        GEORGE, b. Jan 1881, age 18
        BEVERLY S., b. Sept. 1882, age 17
        ANDREW, b. July 1885, age 14
        ANNIE, b. Dec. 1887, age 12
        MATTIE, b. Oct. 1890
        DANIEL P., b. Nov. 1892, age 7
        PEARLIE, b. May 1895, age 5

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        Photo of Evelyn McClure and Louise Milam, "Best Pals in 1915"

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        Photos of Lillie Perkins Stroup and her husband Eugene Edward Milam and daughter Dorothy Louise in 1922.

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        Copy of ad from The Birmingham News, Sunday, March 10, 1963, for Birmingham Federal. Photo of a baby who apparently is a JULICH child.

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        1900 Census - Morgan co., AL (continued)

        #142-143

        Tilden Stroup, b. Apr 1878, age 22
        Clayton Stroup, b. May 1882, age 18, b. AL AL AL

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        The Decatur Daily, 3 January 1957

        Mrs. Mary Hardwick Succumbs to Illness; Rites Are Pending

        Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary Jane Hardwick, Decatur, will be announced later by Peck Funeral Home, Hartselle.
        Mrs. Hardwick, widow of the late Charles G. Hardwick, well known Morgan County resident, died this morning at 9, at Decatur Rest Home. She had been in ill health for a long time and was a member of the Baptist Church.
        Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alvin Kay Huntsville 4; Mrs. Kathryn Colvin, Oklahoma City, Okla.; three sons, Charles G. Hardwick, Jr., Decatur, Burl Hardwick, Hartselle; Dr. George Hardwick, Huntsville; and a number of grandchildren.


        The Decatur Daily, July 8, 1935

        Mrs.T. Stroup is Called by Death
        Member of Prominent County Family Dies

        Funeral services for Mrs. Tennie Stroup, 63, who died Sunday night at Baugh's Infirmary, will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, at Neel Baptist Church with the Rev. Pritchett officiating. Mrs. Stroup's body after preparation for burial at Brown's Funeral Parlors, was taken to her old home on Danville Road today.
        Burial at Stroup cemetery will be directed by Brown
        Mrs. Stroup, widow of the late Reeder M. Stroup, and member of an old Morgan county family, whose maiden name was also Stroup, is survived by a daughter Mrs. John Hamlin, Bonham, Texas, a grandson John Henry Hamlin; a granddaughter, Mrs. M. G. Black, Fort Worth, Texas; two brothers D. and J. A. Stroup, Fort Worth, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. R. G. McClure, Decatur, Mrs. Charles Hardwick, Danville, and Mrs. L. P. Milam, Oklahoma City. A great-granddaughter also survives.


        The Decatur Daily, 29 Aug 1951

        McClure Rites Here Thursday

        Funeral services for Mrs. Sue Della McClure, 69, will be held Thursday at 3 P. M. at Central Baptist church. Rev. O. E. Burton will officiate. Burial will follow in city cemetery, Brown directing.
        Mrs. McClure died today at 3:20 A. M. at her home, 411 Prospect Drive, after a year's illness. The body will be taken to the home at 2 P. M. Wednesday. It will lie in state at the church from 2 to 3 P. M. Thursday.
        The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Stroup, Mrs. McClure was a member of the Central Baptist church and the Order of the Eastern Star.
        She leaves her husband, R. G. McClure; four daughters, Miss Bernice McClure of Decatur; Mrs.Buell Weeks of Hanceville; Mrs. John Thomas of Florence; and Mrs. W. H. Lee of Ft. Deposit, Ala.; a son, Reeder G. McClure of Winston Salem, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Hardwick Sr. of Decatur, and Mrs. L. P. Milam of Hartselle 2; a brother, Faulk Stroup of Ft. Worth, Texas; and five grandchildren.
        Pallbearers will be C. W. Bailey, L. B. Wright, Elton Reeves, P. H. Sandlin Sr., Frank Price and J. H. Crow Jr.

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        Decatur Daily, Feb 3, 1956

        Member of Early Area Family Dies

        Saturday at 1:30 p.m. funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Perkins Stroup Milam, Hartselle 2, are to be conducted at Shady Grove Church, near Neel, by the Rev. Wallace W. Lovett and the Rev. Bryce Sons.
        Mrs. Milam, a member of one of Morgan County's pioneer families and daughter of Lydia Crowe Stroup and John James Stroup, died Thursday at 9:15 p.m. at Decatut Genera1 Hospital where she had been ill for a week.
        For 35 years, the deceased was active in Oklahoma politics and served there as executive secretary of the adult blind commission under the late Gov. Jack Walton. She served as gasoline inspector in the state Corp. Commission, as county democratic vice chairman and for many years worked under the secretary of state and in the office of the state auditor.
        Since coming to Morgan county after her retirement she has worked with the Farm Bureau, representing Morgan County in the convention held in Biloxi and others. Mrs. Milam was also active in Home Demonstration Club work and only recently worked toward securing a flag and flag pole for the Neel School.
        She was active in the Neel Community Club for the past several years.
        Her survivors include one daughter Mrs. J.M. Julich, Decatur; one sister, Mrs. Charles G. Hardwick, Sr., Decatur; one brother, Falk Stroup, Paradise, Texas; and three grandchildren.
        Body is to lie in state at the church one hour preceding the service.
        Pallbearers will be Burl Hardwick, R. L. Sparkman, Jack Maddox, R. H. Ellis, Lester Wooten, and Charles Rutledge.

        Decatur Daily, May 23, 1929

        Mrs. John Stroup Called by Death Passes Away After a Long Illness at Rural Home

        News was received here today of the death of Mrs. John J. Stroup who passed away Friday afternoon at her residence on Hartselle Route 2, after an illness. Mrs. Stroup had been a resident of that section for more than 50 years and was one of the oldest residents of the county.
        Funeral services will br held on Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the residence. Interment wi11 be made at the family cemetery near the Stroup home.
        The deceased is survived by seven children: Mrs. R. M. Stroup, Mrs. E. W. Rogers, Mrs. R. G. McClure, Mrs. Charles Hardwick, Mrs. L. P. Milan, J. A. and D. J. Stroup, 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Three sisters survive: Mrs. Bob Norris, Mrs. John Ellis, Mrs. Sis Keys and one brother, David Crow.

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        The Decatur Daily
        Wed., January 19, 1966

        Mrs. Evelyn M. Weeks

        HANCEVILLE - Mrs. Evelyn McClure Weeks, 53, a resident of Hanceville 2 who was formerly of Decatur, died today at 2 a.m. at her residence of an apparent heart attack.
        Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery in Cullman County, Moss directing.
        Survivors include the widower, Bill C. Weeks, Hanceville 2; three sisters, Miss Bernice McClure, Birmingham, Mrs. John Thomas, Florence, and Mrs. W. H. Lee, Fort Deposit; and other relatives.
        Mrs. Weeks was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. G. McClure of Decatur. She was a native of Decatur and had attended the local schools. Before moving to Hanceville, she worked as a nurse for Dr. Joseph Hughes for a number of years.
        She was a member of Decatur Central Baptist Church.

        The Decatur Daily
        Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1978

        Burl G. Hardwick

        Funeral for Burl G. Hardwick, 62, of Danville 1 who died Monday at his home was to be today at 1 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel, The Rev. Thompson Pitt and Rev. Ted Swann officiating, with burial in Herring Cemetery, Peck Funeral Home directing.
        Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hoyle S. Hardwick, Danville, a daughter, Mrs. Sandra H. Sims, Danville; two grandchildren; two brothers, Charles G. Hardwick, Decatur, and Dr. George Hardwick, Huntsville; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Colvin, Hartselle.
        Pallbearers were to be Travis Hardwick, Dr. Hardwick Kay, Joel Hardwick, Stanley Crow, Macon Hardwick, and Bobby Sandlin.
        Mr. Hardwick was a member of the Danville Baptist Church.

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        Dedication iii
        Foreword
        Southern Kinfolks, A column featuring the John J. Stroup Family
        The Sage of Flint, Alabama
        Early Settlers of the Flint Area, 1820-1888
        The Crow Family
        Revolutionary War Account of Thomas Crow
        South Carolina Land Plat of Thomas Crow
        South Carolina Land Grant for Thomas Crow's Military Service The Crow Family (continued)

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        The Ellis Family

        Page 68 through page 107B
        Crow Census, Marriages and other records
        Township 6, Range 5 West, Morgan County, Alabama Tract Book

        Page 108 through page 163
        The Stroup Family

        Page 164 through page 188
        The James Family
        The Bodery Family
        The Royer Family

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