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Samuel Payne¹

Last Edited

27 Jan 2025

Birth*	Samuel was born circa 1804 in Georgia. FamilySearch's Pedigree Research File claims his middle name was James, without citation.1
Marriage*	He married Arg Beall on 3 December 1831 in Wilkinson Co., Georgia.2,3
Census1840	Samuel appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Dist. 354, Wilkinson Co., Georgia, with a household listed as 100001-120001 as 30-39 yo Saml Payne.4
Census1850*	Samuel and Arg appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 93, Wilkinson Co., Georgia, enumerated 2 September 1850, as 47 yo farmer Samuel & 34 yo Agy Paynne. Their children Katherine, Elizabeth, Isham, Sarah, Jane, Mary and Mitchell were listed as living with them.1
Census1860*	Samuel appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dublin P.O., Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 14 August 1860, as 56 yo farmer Samuel Pane. His children Isham, Jane, Solomon, Mitchell, Mary, Sarah and Amanda were listed as living with him. No wife listed.5
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 26 October 2022 re very weak source. Family Search Pedigree Resource File, entry for Samuel James Payne, file 2:2:2:MM3T-LM5, claims Samuel James had the following parents and siblings, all without source citations: parents were Joseph Payne (1760- ) and Mary Lnu (1770-1850). Siblings were Elizabeth (1799- ), Mitchell (1806- ) and Joseph Banks (1808- ) Payne.

Children with Arg Beall:

Elizabeth Payne6 b. c 1836, d. a 2 Sep 1850 Katherine Payne7 b. c 1837, d. a 2 Sep 1850 Isham Payne8,9 b. c 1839, d. a 14 Aug 1860 Jane Payne10,11 b. c 1841, d. a 14 Aug 1860 Solomon Payne+12 b. 1845, d. 10 Mar 1920 Mary Payne13,14 b. c 1845, d. 25 Dec 1879 Sarah Payne15,16 b. c 1849, d. a 14 Aug 1860 Mitchell Payne17,18 b. c 1849, d. a 16 Jun 1880 Amanda Payne19 b. c 1851

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Arg Beall¹

Last Edited

27 Jan 2025

Birth*	Arg was born in 1816 in Georgia.2
Marriage*	She married Samuel Payne on 3 December 1831 in Wilkinson Co., Georgia.1,3
Census1840	Arg is probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, Samuel Payne, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dist. 354, Wilkinson Co., Georgia.4
Census1850*	Arg and Samuel appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 93, Wilkinson Co., Georgia, enumerated 2 September 1850, as 47 yo farmer Samuel & 34 yo Agy Paynne. Their children Katherine, Elizabeth, Isham, Sarah, Jane, Mary and Mitchell were listed as living with them.5
Death*	Arg died before 1860. Date assumed from fact she is in the 1850 US Census, but missing in the 1860.6

Children with Samuel Payne:

Elizabeth Payne7 b. c 1836, d. a 2 Sep 1850 Katherine Payne8 b. c 1837, d. a 2 Sep 1850 Isham Payne9 b. c 1839, d. a 14 Aug 1860 Jane Payne10 b. c 1841, d. a 14 Aug 1860 Solomon Payne+11 b. 1845, d. 10 Mar 1920 Mary Payne12 b. c 1845, d. 25 Dec 1879 Sarah Payne13 b. c 1849, d. a 14 Aug 1860 Mitchell Payne14 b. c 1849, d. a 16 Jun 1880 Amanda Payne6 b. c 1851

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Solomon Payne¹

Father	Samuel Payne1 b. c 1804
Mother	Arg Beall1 b. 1816, d. b 1860

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Solomon, son of Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, was born in 1845 in Georgia. Censuses agree only that he was born in Georgia; the year is all over the place; military service abstract says 1845.2,3,4,5,6,7
Census1860	Solomon appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dublin P.O., Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his father, Samuel Payne, as 17 yo Solomon Pane.8
Milit-Service*	Solomon Payne served with Company F, 2nd Regiment, Cumming's Brigade, Georgia State Line during the Civil War circa 1864.2,9
Census1870*	Solomon appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Griffin's Dist., Wilkinson Co., Georgia, enumerated 1 June 1870, as 23 yo Solomon Payne. His siblings 25 yo Mary, 21 yo Mitchell, and 16 yo Amanda Payne were living with him.6
Marriage*	He married Wylantha Swales, daughter of E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, on 28 November 1872 in Laurens Co., Georgia. Location per Angelia Freeman; date per Swales Family Record. 9 born with 3 living in both the 1900 & 1910 censuses.10,11,12
Census1880	Solomon and Wylantha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 28 yo farmer Solomon & 27 yo wife Wilantha Pain. Their children Fanny Estelle and Reese Harrison were listed as living with them.13
Census1900	Solomon and Wylantha appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 22 June 1900, as 50 yo farmer Solomon & 48 yo wife Wilanthia Payne. Their children Reese Harrison and Minnie Allene were listed as living with them. James & Sophia Swailes live next door up. Morgan Swailes and other kin live two doors up.14
Census1900	Solomon appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dublin Dist., Laurens Co., Georgia, as a neighbor ofJames Columbus Swailes and Sophia A. Vaughn.15
Census1910	Solomon and Wylantha appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pinetucky 343rd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 61 yo farmer Soloman & 54 yo wife Wylantha Payne. Son Harrison & his family live two doors up.16
Census1920*	Solomon and Wylantha appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 23 January 1920, as 72 yo farmer Solomon & 67 yo wife Wiylantha Payne. Their son Reese Harrison was listed as living with them, as well as Reese's wife Sinnie and their seven chldren Teddie A, Marvin E, Reba, Ruth, Harrison P, James C, and Horace G Payne.17
Death*	Solomon died on 10 March 1920.7,2
Burial*	He was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.7,2,18

Children with Wylantha Swales:

Fanny Estelle Payne+5 b. 2 Oct 1878, d. 7 Jul 1937 Reese Harrison Payne+19,5 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949 Minnie Allene Payne+20 b. 11 Mar 1891, d. 19 Jun 1917

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Katherine Payne¹

Father	Samuel Payne1 b. c 1804
Mother	Arg Beall1 b. 1816, d. b 1860

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Katherine, daughter of Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, was born circa 1837 in Georgia.1
Census1840	Katherine is probably one of the two females age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Payne, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dist. 354, Wilkinson Co., Georgia.2
Census1850	Katherine appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 93, Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, as 13 yo Katharn Paynne.3
Death*	Katherine died after 2 September 1850.1

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Elizabeth Payne¹

Father	Samuel Payne1 b. c 1804
Mother	Arg Beall1 b. 1816, d. b 1860

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, was born circa 1836 in Georgia.1
Census1840	Elizabeth is probably one of the two females age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Payne, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dist. 354, Wilkinson Co., Georgia.2
Census1850	Elizabeth appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 93, Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, as 14 yo Elizabeth Paynne.3
Death*	Elizabeth died after 2 September 1850.1

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Isham Payne¹

Father	Samuel Payne2,1 b. c 1804
Mother	Arg Beall1 b. 1816, d. b 1860

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Isham, son of Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, was born circa 1839 in Georgia.2,1
Census1840	Isham is probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Samuel Payne, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dist. 354, Wilkinson Co., Georgia.3
Census1850	Isham appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 93, Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, as 11 yo Isham Paynne.4
Census1860	Isham appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dublin P.O., Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his father, Samuel Payne, as 21 yo Isham Pane.5
Death*	Isham died after 14 August 1860.2

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Sarah Payne^1,2

Father	Samuel Payne1,2 b. c 1804
Mother	Arg Beall2 b. 1816, d. b 1860

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, was born circa 1849 in Georgia. In the US 1850 she's 9 yo; in the US 1860 she's 11 yo.1,2
Census1850	Sarah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 93, Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, as 9 yo Sarah Paynne.3
Census1860	Sarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dublin P.O., Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her father, Samuel Payne, as 11 yo Sarah Pane.4
Death*	Sarah died after 14 August 1860.1

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Jane Payne^1,2

Father	Samuel Payne1,2 b. c 1804
Mother	Arg Beall2 b. 1816, d. b 1860

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Jane, child of Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, was born circa 1841 in Georgia. In the US 1850 she's age 8 yo; in US 1860 she's age 19 yo and male!.1,2
Census1850	Jane appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 93, Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, as 8 yo Jane Paynne.3
Census1860	Jane appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dublin P.O., Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his father, Samuel Payne, as 19 yo male James Pane.4
Death*	Jane died after 14 August 1860.1

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Mary Payne^1,2

Father	Samuel Payne3,2 b. c 1804
Mother	Arg Beall2 b. 1816, d. b 1860

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, was born circa 1845 in Georgia. US 1850: 6 yo = birthyear ca 1844; US 1860: 13 yo = birthyear ca 1847; US 1870: 25 yo = birthyear ca 1845.1,3,2
Census1850	Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 93, Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, as 6 yo Mary Paynne.4
Census1860	Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dublin P.O., Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her father, Samuel Payne, as 13 yo Mary Pane.5
Census1870	Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Griffin's Dist., Wilkinson Co., Georgia, as 25 yo Mary Payne in the household of her brother Solomon Payne; as 23 yo Solomon Payne.6
Death*	Mary died on 25 December 1879 in Wilkinson Co., Georgia. Mary was shot by her boyfriend Frank Goodman. He was charged with murder but an investigating court ruled it was accidental.7
Burial*	She was buried at Big Sandy Baptist Church Cemetery in Nicklesville, Wilkinson Co., Georgia. Includes the obit from Atlanta Constitution of 9 Jan 1880.8

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Mitchell Payne^1,2

Father	Samuel Payne3,2 b. c 1804
Mother	Arg Beall2 b. 1816, d. b 1860

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mitchell, son of Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, was born circa 1849 in Georgia. US 1850 birthyear ca. 1849; US 1860 makes ca. 1845; US 1870 ca. 1849.1,3,2
Census1850	Mitchell appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 93, Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, as 1 yo Mitchell Paynne.4
Census1860	Mitchell appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dublin P.O., Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his father, Samuel Payne, as 15 yo Mitchall Pane.5
Census1870	Mitchell appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Griffin's Dist., Wilkinson Co., Georgia, as 21 yo Mitchell Payne in the household of his brother Solomon Payne; as 23 yo Solomon Payne.6
Census1880*	Mitchell appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of 333rd MD, Wilkinson Co., Georgia, enumerated 16 June 1880, as 31 yo farmer Mitchell Z Payne. His 27 yo sister Amanda Payne was living with him.7
Death*	Mitchell died after 16 June 1880.7

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Amanda Payne¹

Father	Samuel Payne2 b. c 1804
Mother	Arg Beall3 b. 1816, d. b 1860

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Amanda, daughter of Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, was born circa 1851 in Georgia. US 1870: birthyear ca 1854; US 1860: birthyear ca 1851.1,2
Census1860	Amanda appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dublin P.O., Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her father, Samuel Payne, as 9 yo Amanda Pane.3
Census1870	Amanda appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Griffin's Dist., Wilkinson Co., Georgia, as 16 yo Amanda Payne in the household of her brother Solomon Payne; as 23 yo Solomon Payne.4
Census1880	Amanda appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of 333rd MD, Wilkinson Co., Georgia, as 27 yo sister Amanda Payne in the household of Mitchell Payne; as 31 yo farmer Mitchell Z Payne.5

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E. Reese Swales^1,2,3

Father	Morgan Swails4 b. 1797, d. 24 Apr 1870
Mother	Mary Josephine Frierson5 b. 1789, d. 1835

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	E., son of Morgan Swails and Mary Josephine Frierson, was born on 10 January 1831 in South Carolina. Swales Family Record provides date shown. Invalid Soldiers claims 10 Jan 1829 as does Find A Grave. The headstone seems to read 1828. Pension application says date is 10 Jan 1839. Son James' death certifcate at Find A Grave gives Reese's birthstate as Virginia.6,7,1,3,8
Move	Martha and E. joined the move of his father from South Carolina to Georgia after 1835.5
Marriage*	He married Martha Arington Davis on 19 February 1852. 23 Feb 1852 according to pension application & Invalid Soldiers. Find A Grave claims following children of this couple: WC, Wylantha, James Chappell, Ellen, and Emma Jane. All as 'calculated relationships'.6,2,9,7
Census1860	E. and Martha appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Fork Dist., Toomsboro, Wilkinson Co., Georgia, enumerated 4 June 1860, as 29 yo ditcher Reese & 28 yo Martha Swails. Their children Wylantha, John Morgan, James Columbus and Reese Benion were listed as living with them.10
Milit-Service*	E. Reese Swales served as a Private with Co. A, 49th Regiment "Wilkinson Invincibles", Georgia Infantry during the Civil War , enlisting 4 March 1862. He was captured (pension app says "surrendered") at Petersburg, Va. on April 2, 1865, and released at Point Lookout, Maryland on June 19, 1865. He began drawing an invalid's pension in 1897 due to, "suffering from rupture, failing eyesight, and general disability." Widow Martha's entry in Invalid Soldiers claims he was at the surrender at Appomattox.11,2,12,3,9
Census1870	E. and Martha appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Irwinton P.O., Wilkinson Co., Georgia, enumerated 20 August 1870, as 39 yo farm laborer Reese & 39 yo Martha Sweeys. Their children Wylantha, James Columbus, Reese Benion, Martha Ellen, William Carswell and Frances Emma Jane were listed as living with them.13
Census1880*	E. and Martha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 48 yo farmer E R & 48 yo wife Martha A Swales. Their children James Columbus, Reese Benion, William Carswell and Frances Emma Jane were listed as living with them, as well as one servant.14
Death*	E. died on 22 May 1900 in Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 69.6,7,2
Burial*	He was buried at Gilder Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.15
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 8 June 2019 re E Reese Swales' parents. See attached exhibit which is text file version of the Swailes Family Record.      FindAGrave claims Morgan & his 1st wife, Mary Josephine Friarson, were the parents of Reese, among others. No evidence is provided and the relationship is marked 'calculated' which, in my experience, may mean little more than a wild guess.      The 1850 & 1860 censuses support the children's names shown by FindAGrave for Morgan and his 2nd wife, Mary Lucas. Not one of the purported children of the first marriage shows up in either of these enumerations. It's as if Morgan married Mary Josephine and had a family, then she died and he married Mary Lucas and had another large family. I find no evidence that the children of the first marriage lived with the children of the second.      The 1840 census for a Morgan Swailes in Darlington, SC, is enumerated as 1011001-21111. It doesn't work well with the names and birthyears from FindAGrave. Of course there are no names listed. Can't find him in 1830. There's an 1820 in Sumter, SC, enumerated as 1001-101. The two females are one bracket too young according to what we think we know. Morgan and Joseph are well placed.      So far nothing is at all compelling to prove Morgan the father of Reese. Then comes the Swales Family Record. It has an entry for a Morgin Swailes and his death date matches FindAGrave's exactly. Clearly this Morgan is a relative. For now I'm going with FindAGrave's interpretation, but have queries out over the internet and am still looking for primary evidence of this relationship.6,16

Children with Martha Arington Davis:

Wylantha Swales+6 b. 24 Nov 1852, d. 13 May 1932 John Morgan Swailes6 b. 19 May 1854, d. 29 May 1861 James Columbus Swailes+8,1 b. 15 Apr 1857, d. 18 Mar 1923 Reese Benion Swailes1 b. 27 Apr 1859 Martha Ellen Swailes+6 b. 7 Oct 1861, d. 8 Jan 1951 William Carswell Swailes+1 b. 12 Apr 1866, d. 2 Jul 1928 Frances Emma Jane Swailes+1,17 b. 18 May 1869, d. 16 Feb 1910

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Martha Arington Davis¹

Last Edited

16 Mar 2024

Birth*	Martha was born in December 1829 in South Carolina. Date is 1828 per Wilkinson Co. Hist. Collection; 1832 per pension application & Invalid Soldiers. Son James' death certificate as shown in his Find A Grave entry gives her name as Martha Arington, with no mention of Davis. The death certificate gives her birthstate as Alabama.2,3,4,5
Marriage*	She married E. Reese Swales, son of Morgan Swails and Mary Josephine Frierson, on 19 February 1852. 23 Feb 1852 according to pension application & Invalid Soldiers. Find A Grave claims following children of this couple: WC, Wylantha, James Chappell, Ellen, and Emma Jane. All as 'calculated relationships'.2,4,5,6
Census1860	Martha and E. appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Fork Dist., Toomsboro, Wilkinson Co., Georgia, enumerated 4 June 1860, as 29 yo ditcher Reese & 28 yo Martha Swails. Their children Wylantha, John Morgan, James Columbus and Reese Benion were listed as living with them.7
Census1870	Martha and E. appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Irwinton P.O., Wilkinson Co., Georgia, enumerated 20 August 1870, as 39 yo farm laborer Reese & 39 yo Martha Sweeys. Their children Wylantha, James Columbus, Reese Benion, Martha Ellen, William Carswell and Frances Emma Jane were listed as living with them.8
Census1880*	Martha and E. appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 48 yo farmer E R & 48 yo wife Martha A Swales. Their children James Columbus, Reese Benion, William Carswell and Frances Emma Jane were listed as living with them, as well as one servant.9
Census1900*	Martha appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dublin Dist., Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 22 June 1900, as 74 yo widow Morha Srroiles (Martha Swailes). Her children William Carswell and Frances Emma Jane were listed as living with her. Multiple date inaccuracies in the enumeration. Martha's son James lives next door. Solomon and Wylantha Payne live two doors away.10
Death*	Martha died on 20 September 1903 at age 73.4

Children with E. Reese Swales:

Wylantha Swales+2 b. 24 Nov 1852, d. 13 May 1932 John Morgan Swailes2 b. 19 May 1854, d. 29 May 1861 James Columbus Swailes+3,1 b. 15 Apr 1857, d. 18 Mar 1923 Reese Benion Swailes1 b. 27 Apr 1859 Martha Ellen Swailes+2 b. 7 Oct 1861, d. 8 Jan 1951 William Carswell Swailes+1 b. 12 Apr 1866, d. 2 Jul 1928 Frances Emma Jane Swailes+1,11 b. 18 May 1869, d. 16 Feb 1910

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Wylantha Swales^1,2

Father	E. Reese Swales1 b. 10 Jan 1831, d. 22 May 1900
Mother	Martha Arington Davis1 b. Dec 1829, d. 20 Sep 1903

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Wylantha, daughter of E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, was born on 24 November 1852 in Georgia. The 1880 census says she was born in South Carolina as were both her parents.1,2,3,4,5
Census1860	Wylantha appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Toomsboro, Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 8 yo Matilda(!) Swails.6
Census1870	Wylantha appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Irwinton P.O., Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 16 yo Xylantha Sweeys.7
Marriage*	She married Solomon Payne, son of Samuel Payne and Arg Beall, on 28 November 1872 in Laurens Co., Georgia. Location per Angelia Freeman; date per Swales Family Record. 9 born with 3 living in both the 1900 & 1910 censuses.1,8,9
Census1880	Wylantha and Solomon appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 28 yo farmer Solomon & 27 yo wife Wilantha Pain. Their children Fanny Estelle and Reese Harrison were listed as living with them.10
Census1900	Wylantha and Solomon appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 22 June 1900, as 50 yo farmer Solomon & 48 yo wife Wilanthia Payne. Their children Reese Harrison and Minnie Allene were listed as living with them. James & Sophia Swailes live next door up. Morgan Swailes and other kin live two doors up.11
Census1910	Wylantha and Solomon appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pinetucky 343rd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 61 yo farmer Soloman & 54 yo wife Wylantha Payne. Son Harrison & his family live two doors up.12
Census1920*	Wylantha and Solomon appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 23 January 1920, as 72 yo farmer Solomon & 67 yo wife Wiylantha Payne. Their son Reese Harrison was listed as living with them, as well as Reese's wife Sinnie and their seven chldren Teddie A, Marvin E, Reba, Ruth, Harrison P, James C, and Horace G Payne.13
Census1930	Wylantha appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, as 77 yo widowed mother Wylantha Payne in the household of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey; as 50 yo farmer Harrison & 41 yo wife Elizabeth Payne.14
Death*	Wylantha died on 13 May 1932 in Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 79. Photocopy of death certificate available at GA Deaths.15,5
Burial*	She was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5,16

Children with Solomon Payne:

Fanny Estelle Payne+4 b. 2 Oct 1878, d. 7 Jul 1937 Reese Harrison Payne+17,4 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949 Minnie Allene Payne+18 b. 11 Mar 1891, d. 19 Jun 1917

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Martha Ellen Swailes¹

Father	E. Reese Swales1 b. 10 Jan 1831, d. 22 May 1900
Mother	Martha Arington Davis1 b. Dec 1829, d. 20 Sep 1903

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Martha, daughter of E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, was born on 7 October 1861. Her headstone gives date of 7 Oct 1864 but SFR clearly says 1861.1,2
Census1870	Martha appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Irwinton P.O., Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 8 yo Ellen Sweeys.3
Marriage*	She married Anderson Augustus Fountain Jr. on 24 August 1879 in Laurens Co., Georgia.1,4,5
Census1880*	Martha and Anderson appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 21 yo farmer A G & 18 yo wife Ellen Fountain. No issue in this census.6
Census1900	Martha and Anderson appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 18 June 1900, as 41 yo farmer Au & 36 yo wife Ellen Fountain. Their children Zenobia, Mattie, Emma, William Augustus, James Chappell "Jim", Gussie and Pearl were listed as living with them, as well as Augustus's 68 yo mother Queen Fountain and two boarders.7
Census1910	Martha and Anderson appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dublin Dist., Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 4 May 1910, as 51 yo farmer Augustus G & 48 yo wife Ellen Fountain. Their children James Chappell "Jim", Gussie, Pearl, Allen, Joe and Lula were listed as living with them. Ellen shows 12 born with 10 living in this census.8
Census1920	Martha and Anderson appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Pinetucky 343rd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 31 January 1920, as 61 yo farmer A G & 57 yo wife Ellen Fountain. Living with them was one boarder, Sarah Barron.9
Census1940*	Martha appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Hampton Mill 344th GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 6 April 1940, as 80 yo widow Martha Fountain.10
Death*	Martha died on 8 January 1951 at age 89.2
Burial*	She was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.2

Children with Anderson Augustus Fountain Jr.:

Zenobia Fountain7 b. 22 Nov 1881, d. 25 Apr 1950 Mattie Fountain7 b. Mar 1885, d. 1950 Emma Fountain7 b. 24 Jun 1886, d. 7 Apr 1946 William Augustus Fountain+7 b. 7 Aug 1888, d. 25 Feb 1954 James Chappell "Jim" Fountain7 b. 3 Oct 1890, d. 25 Dec 1949 Gussie Fountain7 b. 3 Feb 1893, d. 23 Mar 1969 Pearl Fountain7 b. 18 Aug 1895, d. 6 Sep 1989 Agnes Fountain11 b. 25 Sep 1900, d. 7 Oct 1906 Allen Fountain8 b. 11 Dec 1903, d. 12 Dec 1988 Joe Fountain8 b. 10 Nov 1905, d. 5 Aug 1974 Lula Fountain8 b. 8 Nov 1907, d. 17 May 1982

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John Morgan Swailes¹

Father	E. Reese Swales1 b. 10 Jan 1831, d. 22 May 1900
Mother	Martha Arington Davis1 b. Dec 1829, d. 20 Sep 1903

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	John, son of E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, was born on 19 May 1854.1
Census1860	John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Toomsboro, Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 7 yo John M Swails.2
Death*	John died on 29 May 1861 at age 7.1

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James Columbus Swailes^1,2

Father	E. Reese Swales3,2 b. 10 Jan 1831, d. 22 May 1900
Mother	Martha Arington Davis3,2 b. Dec 1829, d. 20 Sep 1903

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	James, son of E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, was born on 15 April 1857 in Georgia. Find A Grave contributor Dottie Gilder claims middle name is Chappell but that is contrary to primary source S842 Swailes Family Record. The 1900 census has shows May 1855 as birthdate. The 'married 14 years' matches our info.1,3,2,4
Census1860	James appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Toomsboro, Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 3 yo James C (indexed D) Swails.5
Census1870	James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Irwinton P.O., Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 14 yo James Sweeys.6
Census1880	James appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 23 yo son James C Swales.7
Marriage*	He married Sophia A. Vaughn on 13 October 1886 in Laurens Co., Georgia. Sophia is listed as Mrs. S. A. Swailes on James' death certificate at Find A Grave. The 1900 census confirms married 14 years with 1 born and 1 living.8,4,3
Census1900*	James and Sophia appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dublin Dist., Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 22 June 1900, as 45 yo James & 50 yo wife Sophia Swailes. Their daughter Alice J. was listed as living with them. Solomon & Wylantha Payne & family live next door.4
Census1910	James and Sophia appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dublin Dist., Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 4 May 1910, as 55 yo farmer J C & 61 yo wife Nettie Swailes. Their daughter Alice J. was listed as living with them. Wife is enumerated as Nettie, 61 yo, but m1 for 25 years which matches the 1900 info well. Nettie shows only 1 born. Daughter Clarry Alice is 14 yo. Nettie is presumably Sophia, but it's messy.9
Census1920	James and Sophia appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 10 February 1920, as 64 yo James C & 69 yo wife Sophie Swailes. Their daughter Alice J. was listed as living with them, as well as Alice's 6 yo daughter (as granddaughter) Annie H Temple, and 60 yo sister-in-law Sallie Clemans.10
Death*	James died on 18 March 1923 at age 65.3
Burial*	He was buried at Gilder Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave as well as photo of his death certificate.3

Child with Sophia A. Vaughn:

Alice J. Swailes+4,3 b. 3 Aug 1897

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Reese Benion Swailes¹

Father	E. Reese Swales1 b. 10 Jan 1831, d. 22 May 1900
Mother	Martha Arington Davis1 b. Dec 1829, d. 20 Sep 1903

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30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Reese, son of E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, was born on 27 April 1859 in Georgia.2,1
Census1860	Reese appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Toomsboro, Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 2 yo Ruse B Swails.3
Census1870	Reese appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Irwinton P.O., Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 9 yo Ira! Sweeys.4
Census1880	Reese appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 21 yo son Baniah(?) Swales.5

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William Carswell Swailes¹

Father	E. Reese Swales1 b. 10 Jan 1831, d. 22 May 1900
Mother	Martha Arington Davis1 b. Dec 1829, d. 20 Sep 1903

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1 Apr 2023

Birth*	William, son of E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, was born on 12 April 1866 in Georgia.2,1
Census1870	William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Irwinton P.O., Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 4 yo Willie Sweeys.3
Census1880	William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 13 yo son Willis Swales.4
Census1900	William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dublin Dist., Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his mother, Martha Arington Davis, as 30 yo son William C. Swailes.5
Marriage*	He married Jessica Walker on 21 December 1902 in Montgomery Co., Georgia.6,7
Census1910*	William and Jessica appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Phillips Mill Dist., Coffee Co., Georgia, enumerated 23 April 1910, as 43 yo farmer William C & 29 yo wife Jessie Swails. Their children Reece Bryce and William Luther were listed as living with them.8
Death*	William died on 2 July 1928 at age 62. Photocopy of a 'Memorandum', apparently a page from someone's Bible, reads 'Willie Swails died July 2, 1928'. Others in this Memorandum (as best I can read them) include Murdell Tomlinson, J. L. Swails, S. P. Payne, Annie Fountain, and W. F. Tomlinson.9
Burial*	He was buried at Snowhill Baptist Church Cemetery in Glenwood, Wheeler Co., Georgia.9

Children with Jessica Walker:

Reece Bryce Swailes9 b. 1903, d. 1962 William Luther Swailes9 b. 13 Sep 1908, d. 4 Apr 1984 Lela Mae Swailes10 b. 21 Oct 1913, d. 13 Mar 1970 Eugene Swailes11 unnamed Swailes12 b. 24 Aug 1920, d. 24 Aug 1920 John D. Swailes13 b. 23 Apr 1924, d. 1 Jun 1924 Henry Thomas Swailes14 b. 20 Nov 1925, d. 8 Jul 1926 Irma M. Swailes11

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Frances Emma Jane Swailes^1,2

Father	E. Reese Swales2,1 b. 10 Jan 1831, d. 22 May 1900
Mother	Martha Arington Davis2,1 b. Dec 1829, d. 20 Sep 1903

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17 Sep 2021

Birth*	Frances, daughter of E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, was born on 18 May 1869 in Georgia.3,2
Census1870	Frances appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Irwinton P.O., Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 1 yo Emma Sweeys.4
Census1880	Frances appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, E. Reese Swales and Martha Arington Davis, as 11 yo daughter Emer(?) J Swales.5
Marriage*	She married Nathan Burch between 1880 and 1887, based on eldest child listed in Find A Grave.6
Census1900	Frances appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dublin Dist., Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her mother, Martha Arington Davis, as 28 yo daughter Emma Burch.7
Death*	Frances died on 16 February 1910 at age 40.1,8
Burial*	She was buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Rentz, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Nathan Burch:

Mary Emily Burch1 b. 29 Aug 1887, d. 27 Nov 1946 William Reese Burch9,1 b. 1889, d. 25 Jul 1937 Nathie Jane Burch10,1 b. 10 Oct 1891, d. 24 Dec 1935

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Fanny Estelle Payne^1,2

Father	Solomon Payne1 b. 1845, d. 10 Mar 1920
Mother	Wylantha Swales1 b. 24 Nov 1852, d. 13 May 1932

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17 Mar 2023

Birth*	Fanny, daughter of Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales, was born on 2 October 1878 in Wilkinson Co., Georgia.3,1
Census1880	Fanny appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales, as 2 yo daughter Fanny Estell Pain.4
Marriage*	She married Micajah C. "Cager" Barnes circa 1900. The number of years married is written over in the 1900 census. It appears to be a fraction of a year, then zero over the top.5,3
Census1900*	Fanny and Micajah appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of 1388th GMD, Irwin Co., Georgia, enumerated 2 July 1900, as 26 yo farmer Micajah & 20 yo wife Estelle Barnes.5
Census1910	Fanny and Micajah appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Ashton, Ben Hill Co., Georgia, enumerated 11 May 1910, as 35 yo farmer Cager & 30 yo wife Estell Barnes. Their children Hattie, George and Rebecca were listed as living with them. There's a 4th child, 2 yo son Elmer Barnes. This could be son Ellis but the age conflicts with Ellis's Find A Grave birthyear of 1910.6
Census1920	Fanny and Micajah appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Rockingham Dist., Bacon Co., Georgia, enumerated 3 January 1920, as 47 yo farmer Mack C & 42 yo wife Estella Barnes. Their children Hattie, George, Rebecca, Thelma, Corene, William Donald and Kager Paul were listed as living with them.7
Census1930	Fanny and Micajah appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Rockingham Dist. 1728, Bacon Co., Georgia, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 55 yo farmer Chager & 22 yo (married 21 years!) Estelle Barnes. Their children Corene, William Donald and Kager Paul were listed as living with them.8
Death*	Fanny died on 7 July 1937 in Georgia at age 58.3
Burial*	She was buried at Friendship Methodist Church Cemetery in Alma, Bacon Co., Georgia.3

Children with Micajah C. "Cager" Barnes:

Hattie Barnes9 b. c 1901 George Barnes9 b. bt 1901 - 1902 Rebecca Barnes10 b. 3 Nov 1902, d. 21 May 1955 Thelma Barnes b. c 1909 Ellis Barnes10 b. 20 Jul 1910, d. 10 Jan 1916 Corene Barnes10 b. 19 May 1914, d. 30 Aug 1943 William Donald Barnes10 b. 28 Oct 1915, d. 26 Oct 1969 Kager Paul Barnes10 b. 19 Oct 1917, d. 4 Apr 1967

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Reese Harrison Payne^1,2

Father	Solomon Payne1,2 b. 1845, d. 10 Mar 1920
Mother	Wylantha Swales1,2 b. 24 Nov 1852, d. 13 May 1932

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1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Reese, son of Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales, was born on 6 April 1880 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.1,3,2,4,5
Census1880	Reese appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales, as 0.2 yo son Reace H Pain.6
Census1900	Reese appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales, as 19 yo son Harrison Payne.7
Marriage*	He married Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, daughter of Miles Riley Mackey and Sarah Elizabeth Minter, on 11 December 1904 at Pine Hill Methodist Church in Laurens Co., Georgia. The 1910 census shows them married 5 years as of 25 Apr 1910; the 1930 census confirms RH was married age 24 years which matches 1904.8,9,10,11
Census1910*	Reese and Sinnie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pinetucky 343rd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 29 yo farmer Harrison & 21 yo wife Siny L Payne. Their children Teddy Alvis, Marvin Edgar and Frances Lucille were listed as living with them.3
Census1920	Reese appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales, as 39 yo son Rease H Payne.12
Census1930	Reese and Sinnie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 50 yo farmer Harrison & 41 yo wife Elizabeth Payne. Their children Reba, Ruth, Harrison Prentice, James Cecil "JC", Horace Grady and Sarah Ellen were listed as living with them, as well as Reese's 77 yo mother Wylantha. Beulah, George, Glynn and Mary E. are not enumerated with the family in this census.13
Census1940	Reese and Sinnie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Pct. 342, Laurens Co., Georgia, at Blackshear Ferry Rd. Rte. 1, enumerated 3 April 1940, as 58 yo operator Ruce (Reece) H & 50 yo wife Sinie E Payne. Their children Ruth, Harrison Prentice, Sarah Ellen, Beulah Wylantha, George Reese, Glynn Lamar, Mary Elizabeth, Melvin Mackey and Billy Wade were listed as living with them.14
Death*	Reese died on 23 October 1949 in Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 69. Reese had one heart attack in 1939, another in 1949 that killed him.4,15
Burial*	He was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.4,5
BioNote*	Biography Note: Family tradition is that the Paynes are of Irish-German descent. Reese didn't sharecrop; he paid wages to his farm workers. He had a logging company to keep the workers occupied in the off season.15

Children with Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey:

Teddy Alvis Payne+16,17 b. 15 Jul 1906, d. Feb 1960 Marvin Edgar Payne+18,19 b. 3 Feb 1908, d. 10 Jun 1968 Frances Lucille Payne20 b. 23 Feb 1910, d. 23 Aug 1911 Reba Payne+21 b. 7 Sep 1911, d. 18 Sep 1936 Ruth Payne22,23 b. 18 Nov 1913, d. 14 Aug 1974 Harrison Prentice Payne24 b. 22 May 1915, d. 23 Mar 1988 MSgt James Cecil "JC" Payne25 b. 11 Feb 1917, d. 1 Feb 1985 Horace Grady Payne+26 b. 6 Apr 1919, d. 14 Nov 1985 Sarah Ellen Payne+8 b. 5 Jan 1921, d. 28 Nov 1988 Beulah Wylantha Payne+8 b. 17 Dec 1922, d. 16 Jan 2001 George Reese Payne+8 b. 9 Jan 1924, d. 3 Oct 1994 Glynn Lamar Payne8,27 b. 18 Mar 1926, d. 24 Mar 1997 Mary Elizabeth Payne+28 b. 25 Sep 1928, d. 24 May 2006 Melvin Mackey Payne8 b. 1 Aug 1930, d. 2 Nov 2002 Billy Wade Payne8 b. 28 May 1934, d. 26 Jun 1988

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Minnie Allene Payne¹

Father	Solomon Payne2 b. 1845, d. 10 Mar 1920
Mother	Wylantha Swales2 b. 24 Nov 1852, d. 13 May 1932

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27 Oct 2022

Birth*	Minnie, daughter of Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales, was born on 11 March 1891 in Georgia. The US 1900 Census confirms month & state but says year is 1889.3,4,5,2
Census1900	Minnie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales, as 11 yo daughter Minnie A Payne.6
Marriage*	She married Freeman Barron circa 1908.7,8
Census1910*	Minnie and Freeman appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pinetucky 343rd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 24 yo farm hand Freman & 19 yo wife Allene Barron.9
Death*	Minnie died on 19 June 1917 at age 26. Minnie died in childbirth of twins who were then raised by Reese & Sinie.4,1
Burial*	She was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

Children with Freeman Barron:

Effie Cleo Barron10 b. c 1911 Ralph C. Barron10 b. c Feb 1916

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Teddy Alvis Payne¹

Father	Reese Harrison Payne1,2 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
Mother	Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey1,2 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972

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18 Oct 2022

Birth*	Teddy, son of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 15 July 1906 in Laurens Co., Georgia. Bible claims 15 Jul 1906; the SSDI says 18 Jul 1906.3,1,2,4
Census1910	Teddy appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pinetucky 343rd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, as 3 yo son Alvice Payne.5
Census1920	Teddy appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Laurens Co., Georgia, as 13 yo grandson Teddie A Payne in the household of Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales; as 72 yo farmer Solomon & 67 yo wife Wiylantha Payne.6
Marriage*	He married Cora Lee Tipton on 13 September 1925.3,7
Census1930*	Teddy and Cora appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 23 yo farmer Alvin & 24 yo wife Cora Payne. Their son Shelton Alvis was listed as living with them. Alvis's brother Marvin & wife Jewel live next door.8
Census1940	Teddy and Cora appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Pct. 342, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 12 April 1940, as 33 yo farmer Alvis & 44 yo wife Cora L Payne. Their children Shelton Alvis were listed as living with them.9
SSN*	In February 1960 his Social Security Number was 256-16-5411 at Georgia.
Death*	Teddy died in February 1960 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 53.10,4
Burial*	He was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, two stones south of his parents.11,12

Children with Cora Lee Tipton:

Earl Reese Payne13 b. 27 Jul 1926, d. 7 Jun 1927 Shelton Alvis Payne14,15 b. 8 Apr 1928, d. 28 May 1984 Helen Estelle Payne16

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Marvin Edgar Payne¹

Father	Reese Harrison Payne1,2 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
Mother	Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey1,2 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972

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18 Oct 2022

Birth*	Marvin, son of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 3 February 1908 in Laurens Co., Georgia. Bible gives date and county.3,1,2,4
Census1910	Marvin appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pinetucky 343rd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, as 2 yo son Marvin Payne.5
Census1920	Marvin appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Laurens Co., Georgia, as 11 yo grandson Marvin E Payne in the household of Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales; as 72 yo farmer Solomon & 67 yo wife Wiylantha Payne.6
Marriage*	He married Jewel Mae Watson on 12 May 1929. Cousin Angelia L Freeman provides the following about Marvin & Jewel's children: 1) Douglas Duren Payne (1934-2015) m. Lora Hester. 2) Wilma Jean Payne (1938- ) m. Doyle Willis. 3) Gerald Raymond Payne (1948- ) m. Jackie Baggett. Find A Grave claims 12 May 1928..3,7,8
Census1930*	Marvin and Jewel appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 22 yo farmer Marvin & 21 yo wife Jewel Payne. Marvin's brother Alvis & wife Cora live next door.9
Census1940	Marvin and Jewel appeared on the 1940 Federal Census Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 22 April 1940, as 32 yo farmer M E & 31 yo wife Jewel M Payne. Their children Douglas Duren were listed as living with them.10
Death*	Marvin died on 10 June 1968 at Fairview Hospital in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 60. SSDI for last residence zip 31021 Dublin. He had heart trouble but didn't die of it directly. Never had a heart attack.7,11
Burial*	He was buried at Dublin Memorial Gardens in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.12,11
SSN*	In June 1968 his Social Security Number was 254-16-0906 at Georgia.

Child with Jewel Mae Watson:

Douglas Duren Payne7 b. 8 Oct 1934, d. 24 Oct 2015

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Frances Lucille Payne¹

Father	Reese Harrison Payne1 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
Mother	Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey1 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972

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22 Mar 2023

Birth*	Frances, daughter of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 23 February 1910 in Laurens Co., Georgia. She is the unnamed daughter, age 0.2 yo in the 1910 census, enumerated 25 April.2,1
Census1910	Frances appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pinetucky 343rd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, as 0.2 yo daughter unnamed Payne.3
Death*	Frances died on 23 August 1911 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 1.2
Burial*	She was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.4

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Reba Payne^1,2

Father	Reese Harrison Payne1 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
Mother	Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey1 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972

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18 Oct 2022

Birth*	Reba, daughter of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 7 September 1911 in Laurens Co., Georgia.3,1
Census1920	Reba appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Laurens Co., Georgia, as 8 yo granddaughter Reba Payne in the household of Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales; as 72 yo farmer Solomon & 67 yo wife Wiylantha Payne.4
Marriage*	She married Sgt. Carl Pope on 6 April 1930.3,2
Census1930	Reba appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, as 18 yo daughter Reba Payne.5
Death*	Reba died on 18 September 1936 at age 25.3,6
Burial*	She was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, just north of her mother's gravesite. Find A Grave claims both this cemetery and Marie Baptist Church Cemetery.2,7

Children with Sgt. Carl Pope:

Irvin "Hilton" Pope Sr.6 b. 25 Mar 1931, d. 19 Jan 2012 James Carl "Jimmy" Pope8,6 b. 2 Mar 1932, d. 17 Apr 2019

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Ruth Payne¹

Father	Reese Harrison Payne1,2 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
Mother	Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey1,2 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972

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18 Oct 2022

Birth*	Ruth, daughter of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 18 November 1913 in Laurens Co., Georgia.3,4,1
Census1920	Ruth appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Laurens Co., Georgia, as 6 yo granddaughter Ruth Payne in the household of Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales; as 72 yo farmer Solomon & 67 yo wife Wiylantha Payne.5
Census1930	Ruth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, as 16 yo daughter Ruth Payne.6
Census1940	Ruth appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Pct. 342, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, as 26 yo daughter Ruth Payne.7
Death*	Ruth died on 14 August 1974 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 60.8,2
Burial*	She was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.9
SSN*	In August 1974 her Social Security Number was 255-94-1033 at Georgia.

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Harrison Prentice Payne¹

Father	Reese Harrison Payne1 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
Mother	Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey1 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972

Last Edited

28 Oct 2022

Birth*	Harrison, son of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 22 May 1915 in Laurens Co., Georgia.2,1,3
Census1920	Harrison appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Laurens Co., Georgia, as 4.8 yo grandson Harrison P Payne in the household of Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales; as 72 yo farmer Solomon & 67 yo wife Wiylantha Payne.4
Census1930	Harrison appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, as 14 yo son Harrison Payne.5
Census1940	Harrison appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Pct. 342, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, as 24 yo son Harrison P Payne.6
Milit-Service*	Harrison Prentice Payne served as a Private with the U.S. Army during World War II , enlisting on 10 February 1942. Harrison entered the Army from civilian life. His Army serial number was 34198482. His enlistement terms were "for the duration of the War...plus six months".7
Death*	Harrison died on 23 March 1988 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 72.8,3
Burial*	He was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.9
SSN*	In 1988 his Social Security Number was 252-42-3455 at Georgia.

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MSgt James Cecil "JC" Payne^1,2

Father	Reese Harrison Payne1 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
Mother	Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey1 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972

Last Edited

20 Oct 2022

Birth*	James, son of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 11 February 1917 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.3,2
Census1920	James appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Laurens Co., Georgia, as 2.10 yo grandson James C Payne in the household of Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales; as 72 yo farmer Solomon & 67 yo wife Wiylantha Payne.4
Census1930	James appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, as 13 yo son James Payne.5
Milit-Service*	MSgt James Cecil "JC" Payne served with the U.S. Army during World War II , enlisting in 1939.6
Residence*	James resided at Ft. Benning in Columbus, Georgia, in April 1940.6
Marriage*	He married Martha Garner on 10 November 1941.3
BioNote*	Biography Note of 16 May 1982: There is a copy of a newspaper article (Sunday Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus, GA, 16 May 1982) in the Payne family Bible (in possession of Angelia Freeman, Macon, GA, 2009) telling of JC's problems with the Social Security administration when they told him he didn't exist. The family Bible and a lot of phone calls finally got him his money.7
Death*	James died on 1 February 1985 at Medical Center in Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia, at age 67.2,8
Burial*	He was buried at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia. As of 22 Aug 2014 neither James nor his wife are listed in Find A Grave for this cemetery.8
SSN*	In February 1985 his Social Security Number was 257-39-7620 at Georgia.

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