Freeman Ussery and Ann Peace

Contributed by Claire Quortrup quortrup@swbell.net [Note: I am descended from Freeman and Ann's oldest daughter, Lucinda through her marriage to William Pratt I do have a great deal of Pratt data should anyone be interested, but I have excluded that information from this file. I also have data on Ann Peace and her ancestors]

First Generation 1. Freeman Ussery , son of Thomas Ussery and Sarah, was born between 1797-1799 in Prob Granville County, North Carolina and died before April 20, 1842 in Prob Wilcox County, Alabama.

#1. 1820 US Census - Granville Co, NC:
AGE
Freeman Ussery 16-26 b. 1794-1804
Female 16-26 b. 1794-1804 Ann Peace [Wife]
Female To 10 b. 1811-1820 Lucinda
Female 10-16 b. 1804-1810 ?? 

#2. 1830 US Census - Granville Co, NC:
AGE
Freeman Ussery 30-40 b. 1790-1800
Female 30-40 b. 1790-1800 Ann Peace [Wife]
Female 5-10 b. 1820-1825 Lucinda
Male 5-10 b. 1820-1825 Robert
Male 5-10 b. 1820-1825 William
Male To 5 b. 1825-1830 John
Female To 5 b. 1825-1830 Catherine
Male 20-30 b. 1800-1810 ?? 
#3. Freeman Ussery bought 70 Acres in Granville Co, NC February 8, 1834 from John Fowler and wife.[FN] 

#4. Freeman and family apparently moved to Alabama about 1835/36, where Freeman obtained a Land Warrant in Dallas Co, AL on Jan 11, 1836. [FN]
Ann Peace's brother Joseph Peace, her sister Elizabeth Peace and her uncle Archibald Cawthorn, brother of her mother, Elizabeth Cawthorn apparently made the move from NC to AL with Freeman & Ann, as indicated by the census and other records of Wilcox Co, AL. 
#5. Freeman Ussery of Wilcox Co, AL sold to Starke Hunter 79 acres described as located in Section 36, Township 13, Range 9 located in Dallas Co, AL on Aug. 30, 1837. This appears to be the same land he received a Warrant for in 1836.[FN] 

#6. Freeman Ussery bought 39.53 acres from Joseph Fife, described as located in Section 29, Township 12, Range 9, Wilcox Co, AL on Feb. 5, 1840.[FN] 
#7. Freeman Ussery bought 79 acres from Joseph Fife, described as located in Section 29, Township 12, Range 9, Wilcox Co, AL on May 15, 1840.[FN] 

#8. 1840 US Census - Wilcox Co, AL
AGE
Freeman Ussery 40-50 b. 1790-1800 Listed as "Keeman" Ussery
Female 40-50 b. 1790-1800 Ann Peace [Wife]
Male 10-15 b. 1825-1830 William
Male 10-15 b. 1825-1830 Robert
Male 10-15 b. 1825-1830 John
Female 5-10 b. 1830-1835 Catherine
Male 5-10 b. 1830-1835 Arthur
Male 5-10 b. 1830-1835 Andrew
Male 5-10 b. 1830-1835 Isaiah ??
Female To 5 b. 1835-1840 ??
Female To 5 b. 1835-1840 ?? 
According to the 1860 Ouachita Co, Ark Census Isaiah was 20 Yrs Old, b. 1840, so not sure of his placement here. Lucinda had mar. 2/1/1840. Who the 2 Females b. 1835-1840 are I don't know. May need to check this census once again.

#9. On April 20, 1842 Ann Ussery is appointed administrator for Freeman Ussery's Estate. Security is provided by Benjamin Moore, [her son-in-law] and Alexander Gaston.[FN] On April 20, 1844 the same information as above except, security is provided by Alexander Gaston & Ezekiel Gaston. [Note: Son-in-Law Benjamin Moore died ca 1843] On April 25, 1845 the same information as above except, security is provided by James R. Grace [?] and William J. Ussery, Ann & Freeman's oldest son.

#10. March 19,1849, Wilcox County, Alabama: "Ann Ussery Widow of Freeman Ussery, deceased and files her petition to the court alleging that she is the widow of Freeman Ussery. That she is entitled to her dower or one third part of a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the County of Wilcox and known as the North West fourth of the North East fourth of Section Twenty-nine. Also the South Half of the North East fourth of Section Twenty-nine all in Township Twelve and Range Nine and in the district of Land subject to sale at Cahanba Ala, whereof the said Freeman Ursery during their intermarriage, was seized and possessed in fee simple."

#11. Ann Ussery was granted her dower in another document which is not dated but was probably filed in April, 1849. This document also names Ann and Freeman's children as follows:

"...that she [Ann Ussery] is the administratrix of the goods & chattels, rights & credits of the said Freeman Ursry and that Robert Ursry, William J. Ursry, E. Catherine Gaston, Lucinda L. Pratt and John T. Ursry are the children and the heirs at law of the said Freeman Ursry, deceased, who have arrived at full age & Autha T. Ursry, Andrew J. Ursry & Isaah J. Ursry are minor heirs of the said Freeman Ursry. Wherefore Petitioner ...??.. her dower in the before described tract of land may be allotted to her, Ann Ursry."

[NOTE: This last documents names all the known children of Ann and Freeman Ussery as of 1849. It would appear the family is clearing up legal matters in preparation for the move to Ouachita Co, Ark.]

#12. Freeman and Ann Ussery's son Arthur T. Ussery is listed on the 1860 Census for Ouachita Co, Ark 2 times - once with his brother Robert's family and once with the Minerva Newman Family.

There is a Civil War Diary written by Joseph E. Gaston while in a Union Prison - Camp Butler, Springfield, Ill. in which he list some of the Ouachita Co, Ark soldiers captured at Fort Donelson, KY Feb 16, 1862, namely: [FN]

A. N. Powell [Prob Step-Son of William J. Ussery Benjamin T. Peace [Prob Son of Joseph Peace and nephew of Ann Peace Ussery/ A. T. Ursery - Died [ Prob Arthur T. son of Freeman and Ann Ussery.

On an internet web site - "The US Civil War Center" there is a cemetery listing for Camp Butler, RFD #1, Springfield, Ill 62607 as follows:

A. T. Ursery, 19th Johnson's Ark. Inf. Co B, died May 19, 1862 [Conf. Section, Grave #49]

I believe this is Arthur T. Ussery, son of Freeman and Ann Ussery.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Freeman married Ann Peace, daughter of Joseph Peace and Elizabeth Cawthorn, on September 29, 1819 in Granville County, North Carolina12.

Research Notes For Ann Peace NOTE: "[FN] indicates a Source Citation for that Item in the Source Citations list with and added detail "["name" Item # -]

#1. On the 1850 US Census for Wilcox Co, AL, Pg 364, Dwelling 277, Family 277:

AGE
Ann Ussery 40 b. 1810 NC Age Wrong. Shown as "Ann Wassry or Wamry"
Robert T. 27 b. 1823 NC
Arthur 17 b. 1833 NC
Andrew 14 b. 1836 AL
Isacc 11 b. 1839 AL This is Isaiah
Benjamin 7 b. 1843 AL This Son of Joseph Peace Brother of Ann.

In 1850 Ann & Freeman's son William J. and family and her daughter Lucinda [Wife of William Pratt] and family are listed on the 1850 Ouachita Co, Ark US census. Son John is listed with the George W. Gaston family, his sister E. Catherine is shown as Elizabeth wife of George W. Gaston.

#2. Jan. 12, 1837, Wilcox Co, AL: Freeman Ussery of Wilcox Co., AL "husband of Ann Ussery formerly Ann Peace, who is daughter of Elizabeth Peace of Granville Co, NC, sister of Archibald Cawthorn, deceased of Wilcox Co, AL....receives #130.00....of the estate of Archibald Cawthorn as his legacy from the estate of Archibald Cawthorn." [FN]

#3. By 1860 Ann and her children have moved to Ouachita Co, Ark along with several other families from Wilcox Co, AL. The 1860 US Census for Ouachita Co List as follows: Dwelling 618, Family 643, Behestian Twsp: [FN]

Ann Ursery 60 b. 1800 NC
Andrew 23 b. 1837 AL
Isaiah 20 b. 1840 AL
Benj Pearce 18 b. 1842 AL Benjamin Peace S/O Joseph, Ann's Brother.

#4. From the 1870 US Census, Ouachita Co, Ark: Dwelling 22, Family 22, Behestain Twsp:

AGE
Ann Usery 63 b. 1807 AL Age & Birthplace Wrong.
Andrew 30 b. 1840 AL Age Wrong
May 30 b. 1840 AR Assume this Andrew's wife
F. 6 b. 1864 AR
Florence Gastin 16 b. 1854 AR
Thomas Gastin 11 b. 1859 AR 

The two "Gastin" children are Ann's grandchildren. Ann's daughter Catherine Married George W. Gaston. [Note: This census needs to be checked] [FN]

#5. Ann Ussery's Estate Papers were filed March 6, 1875 in Ouachita Co, AR. It appears Ann died intestate. Her son Andrew is acting administrator and is the only name mentioned in any of the papers. Andrew received approval of his final settlement Accounts on Jan. 9, 1877. With these papers is a property tax receipt made out to Ann Ussery and dated Feb 10, 1875. This could indicate she died between Feb. 10 and March 6, 1875? [FN]13, 14, 15, 16 Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 F i. Lucinda Lurico Ussery was born about 1821 in Prob Granville County, North Carolina17, 18.
+ 3 M ii. William J. Ussery was born about 1824-1826 in Prob Granville County, North Carolina21 and died between 1860-187022.
+ 4 M iii. Robert T. Ussery was born about 1823 in Prob Granville County, North Carolina23.
+ 5 M iv. John T. Ussery was born about 1827-1830 in Prob Granville County, North Carolina24.
+ 6 F v. Elizabeth Catherine Ussery was born about 1829-1830 in Prob Granville County, North Carolina25.
7 M vi. Arthur T. Ussery was born about 1833-1835 in Prob Granville County, North Carolina25 and died on May 19, 1862 in Camp Butler, Springfield, Illinois.
+ 8 M vii. Andrew J. Ussery was born on December 18, 1836 in Prob Wilcox County, Alabama27, died on April 6, 1900 27 and was buried in Ouachita County, Arkansas27 (Red Hill Cemetery).
9 M viii. Isaiah J. Ussery was born about 1839-1840 in Prob Wilcox County, Alabama25.

Second Generation

2. Lucinda Lurico Ussery was born about 1821 in Prob Granville County, North Carolina17, 18. Research Notes For Lucinda Lurico Ussery NOTE: "[FN] indicates a Source Citation for that Item in the Source Citations list with and added detail "["name" Item # -]

#1. Lucinda moved with her family to Wilcox/Dallas County, Alabama, where her father Freeman Ussery purchased land in Dallas Co., Ala. on Jan. 11, 1836. [FN]
#2. Lucinda Lurico Ussery married second, William T. Pratt ca. 1845. On the 1850 Ouachita Co., Ark. Census: Pg 80 Fam 5 Ecofabra Twsp

AGE
William Pratt 28 1822 Ky
Lucinda 29 1821 N.C.
Elizabeth 10 1840 Ala. (Moore)
Nancy 8 1842 Ala. (Moore)
Cinthia 4 1846 Ark. 
John 1 1849 Ark. (Twin)
Martha 1 1849 Ark. (Twin) 

William Pratt and Lucinda are living close to Lucinda's brother, William J. Ussery. Elizabeth and Nancy are children by Lucinda's first marriage to Benjamin T. Moore.

#3. Lucinda Lurico Ussery married third, Thomas Estes, Dec. 8, 1867 in Hopkins Co., Tex. [FN] Thomas Estes had two sons from a previous marriage, Legrand and Leander, which were raised by Lucinda, but Thomas and Lucinda didn't have any children. Minnie (Cato) Pratt said Thomas Estes was Lucinda's brother-in-law. All the Pratt Children Called Thomas Estes "Father Estes." Both Thomas and Lucinda may be buried in a small cemetery close to Miniter, Lamar Co, Tex.

#4. The following data appears to pertain to Thomas Estes: Thomas J. Estes married Harriet J. Stanley, Oct. 2, 1861 in Hunt Co., Tex. I believe this is the same Thomas Estes who married Lucinda (Ussery) Pratt. Harriet J. Stanley was the widow of John C. Stanley and the sister of William T. Pratt the 2nd husband of Lucinda Ussery. This confirms the above statement of Minnie Cato Pratt that "Thomas Estes was Lucinda's brother-in-law."

Lucinda married Benjamin T. Moore, son of Moses Moore, on February 1, 1840 in Wilcox County, Alabama19. Children from this marriage were:

10 F i. Elizabeth Moore was born about 1840 in Alabama31. Elizabeth married Wash Edwards32.
11 F ii. Nancy Jane Moore was born on October 17, 1842 in Alabama33, died on January 7, 1904 in Prob Delta County, Texas33 and was buried in Delta County, Texas34 (Shiloh Cemetery). Nancy married James M. Robertson on January 1, 1861 in Hunt County, Texas36. Nancy next married William Lewis Miller, son of Felix Grundy Miller and Dorinda Loving, on June 15, 1865 in Hopkins County, Texas37.
Lucinda next married William Thompson Pratt, son of John Baptist Pratt and Nancy Thompson, about 1845. Children from this marriage were:

12 F i. Cynthia A. Pratt was born about 1846 in Arkansas31, 38 and died about 1865 in Texas32. Cynthia married Elisha J, Estes on March 18, 1864 in Hopkins County, Texas39.
13 M ii. John Baptist Pratt was born on November 30, 1849 in Ouachita County, Arkansas40, died on January 18, 1908 in Hunt County, Texas40 and was buried in Delta County, Texas34 (Shiloh Cemetery). John married Susan Evelyn Miller, daughter of Felix Grundy Miller and Dorinda Loving, on February 3, 1870 in Hopkins County, Texas45.

14 F iii. Martha Catherine Pratt was born on November 30, 1849 in Ouachita County, Arkansas32, died on June 28, 193432 and was buried in Johnson County, Texas46 (Baker-Lain Cemetery). Martha married Sam Thomas Moore32.

15 F iv. Sarah A. Pratt was born about 1851 in Texas18, 47, 48. Sarah married George W. Acker on May 5, 1870 in Hopkins County, Texas49.

16 M v. Robert Ussery Pratt was born on September 2, 1854 in Hunt County, Texas50, died in 1950 in Commerce, Hunt County, Texas51 and was buried in Commerce, Hunt County, Texas52 (Rosemont Cemetery). Robert married Rachel Melvine McFarland, daughter of William P. McFarland and Melvina, on July 9, 1874 in Delta County, Texas55.

17 M vi. Andrew W. Pratt was born in December 1856 in Hunt County, Texas56, died in 1944 in Delta County, Texas34 and was buried in Delta County, Texas34 (Shiloh Cemetery). Andrew married Docia J. Miller, daughter of Ephraim H. Miller and Catherine Hill, on September 1, 1881 in Delta County, Texas58.

18 F vii. Arizona Pratt was born on September 14, 1859 in Prob Hunt County, Texas32, 59, died on May 23, 1939 in Talco, Titus County, Texas32, 59 and was buried in Talco, Titus County, Texas59 (Talco City Cemetery). Arizona married James Louis Cato, son of Woodson Cato and Susanna Dorris, on December 26, 1876 in Needmore, Delta County, Texas32, 60.

19 M viii. William Thompson Pratt was born on October 13, 1862 in Hunt County, Texas61, died on November 28, 1934 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas61 and was buried in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas61 (Magnolia Cemetery). William married Nancy Fermilia Carey, daughter of James Carey and Eliza Jane Primm, on January 20, 1882 in Lamar County, Texas61.

Lucinda next married Thomas J. Estes on December 7, 1867 in Hopkins County, Texas20. Lucinda and Thomas did not have any children.

3. William J. Ussery was born about 1824-1826 in Prob Granville County, North Carolina21 and died between 1860-187022.

Research Notes For William J. Ussery
NOTE: "[FN] indicates a Source Citation for that Item in the Source Citations list with and added detail "["name" Item # -]

#1. On the 1850 Ouachita Co, Ark US Census: Dwelling 18, Family 18, Liberty Twsp:

AGE
William J. Ursry 26 b. 1824 NC
Elizabeth 35 b. 1815 GA
W. J. 2 b. 1848 AR
John Powell 9 b 1841 AL
Augustus Powell 7 b. 1843 AL
Benjamin Powell 6 b 1844 AR
Lewis Powell 4 b. 1856 AR 
The Powell Children are by Elizabeth's first marriage to Lewis M. Powell. Using the possible birth year of William's son W. J. it would seem that William and Elizabeth married about 1848, probably in Ouachita Co, AR.

#2. On the 1860 Ouachita Co, Ark US Census: Dwelling 556, Family 573, Behestian Twsp:

AGE
William J. Ussery 34 b. 1826 NC
Elizabeth 43 b. 1817 GA
Nancy 4 b. 1856 AR
John W. Powell 18 b. 1842 AL
Augustus Powell 16 b. 1844 AL
Benj. T. Powell 14 b. 1846 AL
Louis N. Powell 13 b. 1847 AR
John F. Ussery 33 b. 1827 NC 
John F. Ussery is William's brother. The son W. J. on the 1850 census is missing from this record and may have died. William apparently owned a good deal of land. The value of his real estate is $4500.00 and the value of his personal property is $3000.00.

#3. On the 1870 Ouachita Co, Ark US Census: Dwelling 73, Family 73, Red Hill Twsp:


Eliza Ursey 54 b. 1816 AL
Nancy A. 12 b. 1858 AR
A. N. Powell 25 b. 1845 AL Elizabeth's son Augustus
N. C. Powell 25 b. 1845 AR Prob. Augustus' wife
Ann E. Powell 3 b. 1867 AR Augustus' Dau.
Marshall L. Powell 1 b. 1869 AR Augustus' Son 
William has apparently died by 1870. There is a list of Ark Confederate Soldiers, which has the following: William J. Ussery, Sgt. Co A, 1st Ark Cavalry. William may have died in the Civil War. Elizabeth's fortunes have apparently fallen since her real estate value is only $460.00. Results of the war I assume since there does not seem to be any heirs to divide an estate. [FN]

#4. William is listed on the Ouachita Co, Ark tax list for 1849 to 1853 and 1855, 1857-1861. In 1861 is listed with 1440 Acres. [FN]62, 63 William married Elizabeth Moore, daughter of Moses Moore, after March 4, 1848. Children from this marriage were:

20 M i. W. J. Ussery was born about 1848 in Prob Ouachita County, Arkansas65.
21 F ii. Nancy A. Ussery was born about 1856-1858 in Prob Ouachita County, Arkansas66.

4. Robert T. Ussery was born about 1823 in Prob Granville County, North Carolina23. Research Notes For Robert T. Ussery NOTE: "[FN] indicates a Source Citation for that Item in the Source Citations list with and added detail "["name" Item # -]

#1. On the 1860 Ouachita Co, Ark US Census: Dwelling 599, Family 621, Behestain Twsp:

AGE
Robt. T. Ursery 36 b. 1824 NC
Caroline S. 21 b. 1839 AL
Isaiah 9/12 b. 1859 AR
Arthur 26 b. 1834 NC Believe this is Robert's brother 

On the same census: Dwelling 617, Family 642, Behestain Twsp: 

Robt. Ursery 37 b. 1823 NC
Caroline 21 b. 1839 AL
Isaiah J. 10/12 b. 1859 AR 

Two listings for Robert and family. By the age of his son Isaiah it would appear the listings were taken about a month apart. Robert's brother is no longer listed with the family. The 2nd listing shows Robert living next to his mother Ann who is listed at Dwelling 618, Family 643.

Arthur is found listed with the family of Minerva Newman, [Dwelling 620, family 645, Behestain Twsp] as "A. Usery age 25, b. 1835 NC"

#2. On the 1880 Ouachita Co, Ark. US Census: Dwelling 156, Family 156:
AGE
Andrew R. Rigell 36 b. 1844 AL
Caroline S. 40 b. 1840 AL Wife
Tilda D. 6 b. 1874 AR Dau
Walter 3 b. 1877 AR Son
Herbert 1 b. 1879 AR Son
Andrew R. 2/12 b. 1880 AR Son
Freeman 13 b. 1867 AR Son ??
Hastings Ussery 15 b. 1865 AR Step-Son
I. J. A. Ussery 20 b. 1860 AR Step-Son 

This is apparently Caroline, Robert T. Ussery's wife who has married a second time. On the 1860 Ouachita Co, Ark Census Andrew R. Ridgel is shown living with George W. Gaston, Robert's brother-in-law. Andrew is age 15, b. 1845 AL.

I believe Freeman shown as a son is actually Robert Ussery's son and Andrew's step-son. Could be an error by the census taker or by the abstracter of this record and this census needs to be re-read.

If I am correct about Freeman being Robert Ussery's son then Robert must have died some time between 1867 and 1873 when Caroline may have married for the 2nd time.

#3. The following was published by the "Camden Beacon", 1880: "Notice of final settlement of Estate of Robert Ursery, by James M. Stennett, guardian of minor heirs, at April 1880 Court. [FN] Don't know if this refers to Robert T. Ussery or not. Need to check.67 Robert married Caroline Jones. Children from this marriage were:

22 M i. Isaiah J. A. Ussery was born about 1859 in Prob Ouachita County, Arkansas23. Isaiah married Winnie Cathey on December 9, 1880 in Ouachita County, Arkansas68. Isaiah next married H. S. Johnson on February 19, 1888 in Ouachita County, Arkansas69.

23 M ii. Hastings Ussery was born about 1865 in Prob Ouachita County, Arkansas70.

24 M iii. Freeman Ussery was born about 1867 in Prob Ouachita County, Arkansas71.

5. John T. Ussery was born about 1827-1830 in Prob Granville County, North Carolina24. Research Notes For John T. Ussery

#1. John T. Ussery is shown living with his sister Elizabeth Catherine, wife of George W. Gaston and family on the 1850 Wilcox Co. Ala Census as follows: John Usresy age 22 b. 1828 NC

#2. John T. Ussery is shown living with his brother William J. Ussery on the 1860 Census for Ouachita Co, Ark. as follows: John T. Ussery age 33 b. 1827 NC

#3. On the 1870 Ouachita Co, Ark Census: Dwelling 55, Family 55, Red Hill Twsp:

John Usrey 40 b. 1830 NC
Mary 40 b. 1830 AL
Thomas 18 b. 1852 AR
Georgiann 10 b. 1860 AR 

This is the only listing in the census records of Alabama or Arkansas I have found to date showing John Ussery with a family. On the 1850 census for Wilcox Co, Ala John is living with his sister's family as a single and in the 1860 census he is living with his brother's family as a single. This implies to me that he probably didn't marry until about 1860, probably in Ouachita Co, Ark and that he probably married a widow with at least one son - Thomas. In other words, The Thomas listed above is probably not John's son but his step-son. Need to check further.

John married Mary. Children from this marriage were:

25 M i. Thomas Ussery was born about 1852 in Arkansas70.
26 F ii. Georgiann Ussery was born about 1860 in Arkansas70.

6. Elizabeth Catherine Ussery was born about 1829-1830 in Prob Granville County, North Carolina25. Research Notes Elizabeth Catherine Ussery

#1. On 1850 US Census, Wilcox Co, Ala: Dwelling 302, Family 302, Pg 366:

AGE
Geo. W. Gaston 27 b. 1823 AL
Elizabeth 21 b. 1829 NC
Lucinda 1 b. 1849 AL
John Usresy 22 b. 1828 NC Brother of Elizabeth 

#2. On 1860 US Census, Ouachita Co, Ark: Dwelling 582, Family 582, Behestain Twsp:

AGE
George W. Gaston 37 b. 1823 AL
Catherine 30 b. 1830 AL
Lucinda 11 b. 1849 AL
Elizabeth 9 b. 1851 AL
Florence 7 b. 1853 AL
Samantha 5 b. 1855 AR
Susan 1 b. 1859 AR
Andrew Ridgell 15 b. 1845 AL 

#3. on the 1870 Ouachita Co, Ark census show living with Ann Usrey are:
Florence Gastin age 16 b. 1854 AR
Thomas Gastin age 11 b. 1859 AR
These are Ann's daughter, Elizabeth Catherine's children. Need to check the 1870 Ouachita Co, Ark census for her family. Elizabeth married George W. Gaston before 1849 in Prob Wilcox County, Alabama26. Children from this marriage were:


27 F i. Lucinda Gaston was born about 1849 in Prob Wilcox County, Alabama72. 

28 F ii. Elizabeth Gaston was born about 1851 in Prob Wilcox County, Alabama73. 

29 F iii. Florence Gaston was born about 1853-1854 in Prob Wilcox County, Alabama74. 

30 F iv. Samantha Gaston was born about 1855 in Prob Ouachita County, Arkansas73. 

31 F v. Susan Gaston was born about 1859 in Prob Ouachita County, Arkansas73. 

32 M vi. Thomas Gaston was born about 1859 in Prob Ouachita County, Arkansas70. 
8. Andrew J. Ussery was born on December 18, 1836 in Prob Wilcox County, Alabama27, died on April 6, 190027 and was buried in Ouachita County, Arkansas27 (Red Hill Cemetery). Research Notes For Andrew J. Ussery NOTE: "[FN] indicates a Source Citation for that Item in the Source Citations list with and added detail "["name" Item # -]

#1 Andrew is shown living with his mother Ann on the 1850 Wilcox Co, Ala. census as age 14, b. 1836 AL. He is shown living with his mother Ann on the 1860 Ouachita Co, Ark census as age 23, b. 1837 AL.

#2. On the 1870 Ouachita Co, Ark Census Andrew is shown living with his mother Ann as follows:
AGE
Andrew [Ussery] 30 b. 1840 AL
Mary 30 b. 1840 AR Andrew's wife
F. [?] 6 b. 1864 AR Prob Andrew's son Andrew 

#3. On the 1880 Ouachita Co, Ark Census: Dwelling 143, Family !43: 

A. J. Ussery 43 b. 1837 AL Father/Mother b. NC
E. V. 44 b. 1836 AR Wife Father/Mother b. TN
Andrew J. Ussery 17 b. 1863 AR Son Father b. AL Mother b. Ark 
#4. Andrew Ussery is the administrator of his mother Ann's estatein Ouachita Co, Ark, 1875-1876 and the only family member named any of the estate papers. [FN]

#5. from the Red Hill Cemetery Record, Ouachita Co, Ark: 

Andrew J. Ussery
Died April 6, 1900
Age 63 yrs. 3 mos. 19 days 

Mary E. V. Ussery
Born Oct. 15, 1836
Died Oct. 29, 189275 

Andrew married Mary E. V. about 1862 in Prob Ouachita County, Arkansas28. 

Children from this marriage were: 

33 M i. Andrew J. Ussery was born about 1863 in Prob Ouachita County, Arkansas76. 


1 1820 US Census, Granville County, North Carolina. 
2 1830 US Census, Granville County, North Carolina. 
3 1840 US Census, Wilcox County, Alabama. 
4 Appointment of Ann Ussery, Widow Freeman Ussery, Administratrix of Freeman Ussery Estate, April 20, 1842, Wilcox County, Alabama, and other Estate Settlement Papers of April 1849 [Copy in possession of the writer]. 
5 John M. Usry, Compiler and Publisher, The Usrey, Usry, Ussery Bulletin [Copies in possession of writer]. Issue #5, Pg 2 [Freeman Ussery Item #3]. 
6 Marilyn Davis Hahn, Old Cahaba Land Office Records and Military Warrants, 1817 - 1853. [Freeman Ussery Item #4]. 
7 Appointment of Ann Ussery, Widow Freeman Ussery, Administratrix of Freeman Ussery Estate, April 20, 1842, Wilcox County, Alabama, and other Estate Settlement Papers of April 1849 [Copy in possession of the writer]. [Freeman Ussery Item #9]. 
The writer has copies of several documents concerning the Estate of Freeman Ussery from which these notes come from.
8 Deed From Freeman Ussery to Stark Hunter for 79 Acres in Dallas County, Alabama, August 30, 1837. [Copy in possession of writer], (Wilcox County, Alabama Deed Book F, Page 113). [Freeman Ussery Item #5]. 
9 Copy of Deed From Joseph Fife to Freeman Ussery for 39.53 Acres in Wilcox County, Alabama in possession of writer., (Wilcox County, Alabama Deed Book F, Page 253). [Freeman Ussery Item #6]. 
10 Copy of Deed from Joseph Fife to Freeman Ussery for 79 Acres in Wilcox County, Alabama, May 15, 1840 in possession of the writer., (Wilcox County Deed Book G. Page 203). [Freeman Ussery Item #7]. 
11 Researchin' Ouachita-Calhoun Counties Arkansas, (Ouachita-Calhoun Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 2092, Camden, Arkansas 71701). Vol 5, No 1, Pg 8-14 [Freeman Ussery Item #12]. 
12 Copy of the Marriage License for Freeman Ussery and Ann Peace, Office of the Register of Deeds for Granville County, North Carolina. [Copy in possession of the writer.]. 
13 Deed Records of Wilcox County, Alabama, Located at Court House, Camden, Alabama. [Copies in possession of writer]. Deed Bk E, Pg 8; Recorded July 11, 1837. [Ann Peace Item #2]. 
14 Bobbie Jones McLane, Compiler, 1860 US Census, Ouachita County, Arkansas, (Arkansas Ancestors, Bobbie J. McLane, 222 McMahan Drive, Hot Springs, Arkansas; 1987). Pg 50 [Ann Peace Item #3]. 
15 John M. Usry, Compiler and Publisher, The Usrey, Usry, Ussery Bulletin [Copies in possession of writer]. No 96, Pg 8 [Ann Peace Item #4]. 
16 Various Documents Concerning the Settlement of the Estate of Ann Ussery From the Court Recrods of Ouachita County, Arkansas, dated from March 6, 1875 to February 2, 1877. [Copy in possession of the writer]. [Ann Peace Item #4]. 
17 1850 US Census Ouachita County, Arkansas. Ecofabra Twsp, Dwelling 4, Family 4, p 80. 
18 Loraine Dodson Story, 1860 Census of Hunt county, Texas. p 63. 
19 Wilcox County Court House, Camden, Alabama; Wilcox County Marriage Book, 1826 - 1840 [Copy of Marriage Bond and License in possession of the Writer]. 
20 Copy of Marriage License and Minister's Return in Possession of the Writer, (Marriage Book, p 143: Hopkins County Court House, Sulphur Springs, Texas). 
21 Note. Birth date based on 1850 & 1860 US Census for Ouachita County, Arkansas.
22 ibid. William J. Ussery is listed on 1850 & 1860 Ouachita County US Census, but is not listed on the 1870 Census with his wife and family.
23 Bobbie Jones McLane, Compiler, 1860 US Census, Ouachita County, Arkansas, (Arkansas Ancestors, Bobbie J. McLane, 222 McMahan Drive, Hot Springs, Arkansas; 1987). Pg 44 & 48. 
24 Note. Based on 1850 US Census, Wilcox Co, Ala. and 1860 & 1870 US Census, Ouachita County, Arkansas. 
25 ibid. Based on 1850 US Census, Wilcox County, Alabama and 1860 US Census, Ouachita County, Arkansas.
26 Appointment of Ann Ussery, Widow Freeman Ussery, Administratrix of Freeman Ussery Estate, April 20, 1842, Wilcox County, Alabama, and other Estate Settlement Papers of April 1849 [Copy in possession of the writer]. 
Final Estate Settlement Document for Freeman Ussery, April 1849 list E. Catherine Gaston as daughter of Freeman Ussery.
27 Ouachita County, Arkansas Cemetery Records. 
28 Note. Marriage date is guess based on birth date of son Andrew.
29 Marilyn Davis Hahn, Old Cahaba Land Office Records and Military Warrants, 1817 - 1853. [Lucinda Ussery Item #1]. 
30 Copy of Marriage License and Minister's Return in Possession of the Writer, (Marriage Book, p 143: Hopkins County Court House, Sulphur Springs, Texas). [Lucinda Ussery Item #3]. 
31 1850 US Census Ouachita County, Arkansas. Pg 80, Family #5, Ecofabra Twsp. 
32 Copy of Pratt-Cato Family History in Texas by Susan Ila Cato Gieger as told to her daughter Valree Gieger Matherly, 1986, in possession of the writer.
33 Complied by The Shiloh Cemetery Association, The Shiloh Pioneers 1850 - 1975. Vol 1, Pg 115. 
34 Personal visit to Shiloh Cemetery, Delta County, Texas., (Southwest from Cooper, Hwy 24 [to Commerce] to FM 1531, South 1/2 mile). 
35 Complied by The Shiloh Cemetery Association, The Shiloh Pioneers 1850 - 1975. Vol 1, Item #4 = pp 3 & 34, Item #5 = p 57. Vol 2, Item #6 = p 107.
36 Frances Terry Ingmire, Hunt County Texas Marriage Records, (Privately Published 1976). Pg 38. 
37 Mrs. Frances Terry Ingmire, Compiler, Marriage Records of Hopkins County, Texas 1846 - 1880, (Privately Published, 1979). Pg 34. 
38 Loraine Dodson Story, 1860 Census of Hunt county, Texas. Family 44, Prct #2, Timber Creek P.O.
39 Mrs. Frances Terry Ingmire, Compiler, Marriage Records of Hopkins County, Texas 1846 - 1880, (Privately Published, 1979). Pg 32. 
40 Paula A. Eggert, Letters and Notes, in Possession of the Writer.
41 Copy of Pratt-Cato Family History in Texas by Susan Ila Cato Gieger as told to her daughter Valree Gieger Matherly, 1986, in possession of the writer. [Item #4]. 
42 Doris Toon Alley, Compiler, Delta County, Texas 1880 Census and Mortality Schedules, (Privately Published, 1987, Doris Toon Alley, Route 1, Cooper, Texas). Family 99, Prct. 2 [Item #3]. 
43 Paula A. Eggert, Letters and Notes, in Possession of the Writer. [Item #5]. 
44 Complied by The Shiloh Cemetery Association, The Shiloh Pioneers 1850 - 1975. Vol. 2, p 107 [Item #6]. 
45 Mrs. Frances Terry Ingmire, Compiler, Marriage Records of Hopkins County, Texas 1846 - 1880, (Privately Published, 1979). Pg 18. 
46 Several E-Mails From Tina Brown in possession of the writer. 
47 Frat Edward Davis, Complier, 1870 Census of Hopkins County, Texas, (Sulphur Springs, Texas, Hopkins County Genealogical Society, 1985). p 257. 
48 Doris Toon Alley, Compiler, Delta County, Texas 1880 Census and Mortality Schedules, (Privately Published, 1987, Doris Toon Alley, Route 1, Cooper, Texas). p 35. 
49 Mrs. Frances Terry Ingmire, Compiler, Marriage Records of Hopkins County, Texas 1846 - 1880, (Privately Published, 1979). p 18. 
50 1900 US Census Delta County, Texas. Prct 2, ED 35, House #326, Sheet #19, Line #3.
51 Personal Knowledge of the Writer.
52 Personal visit to Rosemont Cemetery, (Commerce, Hunt County, Texas). 
53 Court House, Cooper, Texas: Delta County, Texas Court Minutes; Book B. pp 198, 246, 344. [Applies to Item #4]. 
54 Personal interview by the writer with Mineola Cato Pratt, Commerce, Texas, May 1977., (Transcript in the possession of Writer.) [Applies to Items 5, 6]. 
55 Pratt - McFarland Marriage License, July 9, 1874 [Copy in Possession of the Writer], (Delta County Records, County Clerk's Office, Cooper, Texas). 
56 1900 US Census Delta County, Texas. ED 35, Family 184, Prct. 2. 
57 Complied by The Shiloh Cemetery Association, The Shiloh Pioneers 1850 - 1975. Vol. 1, p 75 [Item #6]. 
58 Linda Brown Allie, Compiler, Delta County, Texas Marriage Records 1871 - 1892, (Privately Published, 1984). p 20. 
59 Personal visit by the writer to the Talco Cemetery, (Talco, Titus County, Texas). 
60 Cato - Pratt Marriage License, December 25, 1876. [Copy in Possession of Writer], (County Clerk's Office, Cooper, Delta County, Texas.) Repository:County Clerks Office , Cooper, Delta County, Texas. 
61 Letters and Notes from Mrs. Berylyn Carey Bazzoon in possession of the Writer.
62 John M. Usry, Compiler and Publisher, The Usrey, Usry, Ussery Bulletin [Copies in possession of writer]. No 91, Pg 4 [Wm J Ussery Item #3]. 
63 Several letters from Mrs Bill W. [Etta] Jones, 1988, in possession of the writer. {Wm J. Ussery Item #4]. 
64 ibid. [Elizabeth Moore Item #3]. 
65 1850 US Census Ouachita County, Arkansas. 
66 Note. Birth date and place based on 1860 & 1870 Ouachita County, Arkansas US Census.
67 Researchin' Ouachita-Calhoun Counties Arkansas, (Ouachita-Calhoun Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 2092, Camden, Arkansas 71701). Vol 7, No 2, Pg 8 [Robt T. Ussery Item #3]. 
68 ibid. Vol 2, No 1, Pg 12. 
Ouachita county, Arkansas Marriage Book C, Pg 196.
69 ibid. Vol 5, No 1, Pg 50. 
Ouachita County, Arkansas Marriage book E, Pg 418.
70 1870 US Census, Ouachita County, Arkansas. 
71 Researchin' Ouachita-Calhoun Counties Arkansas, (Ouachita-Calhoun Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 2092, Camden, Arkansas 71701). No 96, Pg 9. 
Extract 1880 Ouachita County, Arkansas 1880 US Census.
72 Note. Based on the 1850 US Census, Wilcox County, Alabama and 1860 US Census, Ouachita County, Arkansas.
73 Bobbie Jones McLane, Compiler, 1860 US Census, Ouachita County, Arkansas, (Arkansas Ancestors, Bobbie J. McLane, 222 McMahan Drive, Hot Springs, Arkansas; 1987). 
74 Note. Based on 1860 and 1870 US Census, Ouachita County, Arkansas.
75 Various Documents Concerning the Settlement of the Estate of Ann Ussery From the Court Records of Ouachita County, Arkansas, dated from March 6, 1875 to February 2, 1877. [Copy in possession of the writer]. [Andrew J. Ussery Item #4]. 
76 1880 US Census, Ouachita County, Arkansas. 
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