Horace Grady Payne1

M, #3151, b. 6 April 1919, d. 14 November 1985
FatherReese Harrison Payne1 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
MotherSinnie Elizabeth Mackey1 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972
Last Edited19 Oct 2022
Birth*Horace, son of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 6 April 1919 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.2,1,3,4 
Census1920Horace appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Laurens Co., Georgia, as 0.8 yo grandson Horace G Payne in the household of Solomon Payne and Wylantha Swales; as 72 yo farmer Solomon & 67 yo wife Wiylantha Payne.5 
Census1930Horace 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 11 yo son Horris Payne.6 
Marriage*He married Nora Lizzie Keel on 16 September 1939. Date is 15 Sep according to Angelia Freeman.2,7 
Census1940*Horace and Nora appeared on the 1940 Federal Census Laurens Co., Georgia, at Parker Rd. Rte. 1, enumerated 3 April 1940, as 20 yo farm operator Horce G & 16 yo wife Nora L Payne. Horace's parents & siblings live two doors below.8 
Census1950Horace and Nora appeared on the 1950 Federal Census Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 17 April 1950, as 31 yo plumber's helper Grady & 25 yo wife Nora L Payne. Their children Sarah were listed as living with them.9 
Death*Horace died on 14 November 1985 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 66. Pritchett says 14 Nov. "He had so much wrong with him they didn't know what was right". He was a heavy drinker. Had been in the ICU at Dublin for about 3 wks when he died.4,10 
Burial*He was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.11,4 
SSN*In 1985 his Social Security Number was 260-46-4868 at Georgia. 

Children with Nora Lizzie Keel:

Citations

  1. [S42] 1920 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, Bailey's 391st G.M.D., sheet 13A (104 stamped), ED 78, dwelling 212, family 215, Horace G. Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 20 April 2007); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625, roll 266.
  2. [S837] Reese H. Payne Family Bible, c1904-1949, Pictoral Family Bible (Nashville: The Southwestern Co., no date), n.p; privately held by Angelia Freeman, Macon, Georgia, 2006. This Bible passed from Reese's wife, Sinnie Elizabeth (Mackey) Payne, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett. After Mary's death in 2006, it was given to Angelia Freeman by Mary's daughters, Debra Pritchett Vandegrift and Nancy Elizabeth Pritchett.
  3. [S231] "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 5 October 2009), entry for Grady Payne.
  4. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 09 May 2018), entry for Horace Grady Payne (1919-1985), Memorial no. 5737147.
  5. [S42] 1920 U.S. census, Laurens Co., GA, sht. 13A (104 stamped), ED 78, dwel. 212, fam. 215.
  6. [S41] 1930 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, Bailey's 391st G.M.D., sheet 5A (213 stamped), ED 88-16, dwelling 81, family 81, Harrison Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 April 2007); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 372.
  7. [S891] "Mr. Payne," The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia), 16 November 1985, p. 2C, col. 2; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 16 November 1985).
  8. [S994] 1940 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 2A, ED 87-9, household 23, lines 26-27, Hurel G (as indexed) Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 17 April 2020); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 689.
  9. [S609] 1950 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 20, ED 87-20, dwelling 154, line 11, Grady Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 October 2022); citing National Archives at Washington, D.C., NAID 43290879, roll 5828.
  10. [S585] Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett, mother-in-law of interviewer, (Macon, Georgia), undocumented interview by Eric Vandegrift, April 1999; recollections privately held by interviewer, Seattle, Washington, 1999.
  11. [S836] "[re Grady Horace (sic) Payne]," obituary, Unknown newspaper, ca. 15 Nov 1985, p. unknown, col. unknown.
  12. [S891] "Sarah P Johnson obit," The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia), 15 February 1997, p. 3B, col. 2.

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Sarah Ellen Payne1

F, #3152, b. 5 January 1921, d. 28 November 1988
FatherReese Harrison Payne1 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
MotherSinnie Elizabeth Mackey1 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972
Last Edited6 Apr 2023
Birth*Sarah, daughter of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 5 January 1921 in Laurens Co., Georgia.1 
Census1930Sarah 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 9 yo daughter Sarah Payne.2 
Census1940Sarah 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 19 yo daughter Sarah E Payne.3 
Marriage*She married Joseph Marlin Silas on 11 December 1940.1,4 
Census1950*Sarah and Joseph appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Reedy Springs, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 14 April 1950, as 31 yo farmer Joseph M & 29 yo Sarah E Silas.5 
Death*Sarah died on 28 November 1988 in Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, at age 67.4 
Burial*She was buried at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery in Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia.6 

Children with Joseph Marlin Silas:

Citations

  1. [S837] Reese H. Payne Family Bible, c1904-1949, Pictoral Family Bible (Nashville: The Southwestern Co., no date), n.p; privately held by Angelia Freeman, Macon, Georgia, 2006. This Bible passed from Reese's wife, Sinnie Elizabeth (Mackey) Payne, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett. After Mary's death in 2006, it was given to Angelia Freeman by Mary's daughters, Debra Pritchett Vandegrift and Nancy Elizabeth Pritchett.
  2. [S41] 1930 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, Bailey's 391st G.M.D., sheet 5A (213 stamped), ED 88-16, dwelling 81, family 81, Harrison Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 April 2007); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 372.
  3. [S994] 1940 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 2A, ED 87-9, household 25, lines 30-40, Ruce H. Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 25 May 2018); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 689.
  4. [S1166] "Sara Ellen Silas," The Macon Telegraph and News (Macon, Georgia), 30 November 1988, p. 4D, col. 4; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 30 November 1988).
  5. [S609] 1950 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 19, ED 87-43, dwelling 150, line 26, Joseph M Silas household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 October 2022); citing National Archives at Washington, D.C., NAID 43290879, roll 5829.
  6. [S841] "[re Sara (sic) Ellen Silas]," obituary, Unknown newspaper, ca. 1 Dec 1988, p. unknown, col. unknown.
  7. [S1166] "Sara Ellen Silas obit," The Macon Telegraph and News (Macon, Georgia), 09 August 1986, p. 4C, col. 1.

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Beulah Wylantha Payne1

F, #3153, b. 17 December 1922, d. 16 January 2001
FatherReese Harrison Payne2 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
MotherSinnie Elizabeth Mackey2 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972
Last Edited20 Oct 2022
Birth*Beulah, daughter of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 17 December 1922 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.2 
Census1940Beulah 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 17 yo daughter Beulah W Payne.3 
Marriage*She married Leonard W. Freeman on 9 December 1944 in Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia.1 
Census1950*Beulah and Leonard appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, enumerated 3 April 1950, as 31 yo railway express clerk and foreman Leonard W & 28 yo wife Beulah P Freeman. Others in the household were 51 yo mother Gertrude Carr and 28 yo half-brother Emory Carr.4 
Death*Beulah died on 16 January 2001 in Georgia at age 78.5 
Burial*She was buried on 19 January 2001 at Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Gray, Jones Co., Georgia.5 

Children with Leonard W. Freeman:

Citations

  1. [S946] Unknown obit of Beulah Freeman, undated clipping from unidentified newspaper, in Pritchett Family Archive, 19 Jan 2001; privately held by Debra P. Vandegrift, Seattle, Washington, 2008. Original provided by her daughter, Angelia Freeman.
  2. [S837] Reese H. Payne Family Bible, c1904-1949, Pictoral Family Bible (Nashville: The Southwestern Co., no date), n.p; privately held by Angelia Freeman, Macon, Georgia, 2006. This Bible passed from Reese's wife, Sinnie Elizabeth (Mackey) Payne, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett. After Mary's death in 2006, it was given to Angelia Freeman by Mary's daughters, Debra Pritchett Vandegrift and Nancy Elizabeth Pritchett.
  3. [S994] 1940 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 2A, ED 87-9, household 25, lines 30-40, Ruce H. Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 25 May 2018); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 689.
  4. [S645] 1950 U.S. census, Bibb County, Georgia, p. 4, ED 163-32, dwelling 36, line 8, Leonard W Freeman household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 October 2022); citing National Archives at Washington, D.C., NAID 43290879, roll 2942.
  5. [S945] Beulah Freeman funeral program, in Pritchett Family Archive, 19 January 2001; privately held by Debra P. Vandegrift, Seattle, Washington, 2008. Original provided by her daughter, Angelia Freeman.

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George Reese Payne1

M, #3154, b. 9 January 1924, d. 3 October 1994
FatherReese Harrison Payne1 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
MotherSinnie Elizabeth Mackey1 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972
Last Edited20 Oct 2022
Birth*George, son of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 9 January 1924 in Laurens Co., Georgia.1 
Census1940George 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 16 yo son George R Payne.2 
Marriage*He married Betty Woodward on 28 October 1944.1 
Death*George died on 3 October 1994 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 70.3 
Burial*He was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.4,3 

Children with Betty Woodward:

Citations

  1. [S837] Reese H. Payne Family Bible, c1904-1949, Pictoral Family Bible (Nashville: The Southwestern Co., no date), n.p; privately held by Angelia Freeman, Macon, Georgia, 2006. This Bible passed from Reese's wife, Sinnie Elizabeth (Mackey) Payne, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett. After Mary's death in 2006, it was given to Angelia Freeman by Mary's daughters, Debra Pritchett Vandegrift and Nancy Elizabeth Pritchett.
  2. [S994] 1940 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 2A, ED 87-9, household 25, lines 30-40, Ruce H. Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 25 May 2018); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 689.
  3. [S891] "George Reese Payne," The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia), 04 October 1994, p. 5C, col. 3; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 04 October 1994).
  4. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 09 May 2018), entry for George Reese Payne (1924-1994), Memorial no. 5740119.
  5. [S3404] "Townsend Brothers Funeral Home, "obituaries, Townsend Brothers Funeral Home (Dublin, Georgia) (https://www.townsendfuneralhome.com/listings : accessed 20 October 2022), entry for George Payne, August 28, 1954-October 18, 2022.

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Glynn Lamar Payne1

M, #3155, b. 18 March 1926, d. 24 March 1997
FatherReese Harrison Payne1,2 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
MotherSinnie Elizabeth Mackey1,2 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972
Last Edited18 Oct 2022
Birth*Glynn, son of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 18 March 1926 in Laurens Co., Georgia.1,3 
Census1940Glynn 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 14 yo son Glenn L Payne.4 
Death*Glynn died on 24 March 1997 at Fairview Hospital in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 71. Pritchett interview says cause was cancer. SSDI gives last residence zip as 31075 (Rentz).2,5 
Burial*He was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.6,7 
SSN*On 24 March 1997 his Social Security Number was 259-76-2539 at Georgia. 

Citations

  1. [S837] Reese H. Payne Family Bible, c1904-1949, Pictoral Family Bible (Nashville: The Southwestern Co., no date), n.p; privately held by Angelia Freeman, Macon, Georgia, 2006. This Bible passed from Reese's wife, Sinnie Elizabeth (Mackey) Payne, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett. After Mary's death in 2006, it was given to Angelia Freeman by Mary's daughters, Debra Pritchett Vandegrift and Nancy Elizabeth Pritchett.
  2. [S891] "Glynn L. Payne," The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia), 25 March 1997, p. 4B, col. 5; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 25 March 1997).
  3. [S231] "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 5 October 2009), entry for Glynn Payne.
  4. [S994] 1940 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 2A, ED 87-9, household 25, lines 30-40, Ruce H. Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 25 May 2018); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 689.
  5. [S585] Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett, mother-in-law of interviewer, (Macon, Georgia), undocumented interview by Eric Vandegrift, April 1999; recollections privately held by interviewer, Seattle, Washington, 1999.
  6. [S584] James W. Pritchett, father-in-law of interviewer, (Macon, Georgia), undocumented interview by Eric Vandegrift, April 1999; recollections privately held by interviewer, Seattle, Washington, 1999.
  7. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 09 May 2018), entry for Glynn Lamar Payne (1926-1997), Memorial no. 5740129.

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Melvin Mackey Payne1

M, #3156, b. 1 August 1930, d. 2 November 2002
FatherReese Harrison Payne1 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
MotherSinnie Elizabeth Mackey1 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972
Last Edited20 Oct 2022
Birth*Melvin, son of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 1 August 1930 in Laurens Co., Georgia.1 
Census1940Melvin 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 8 yo son Melvin M Payne.2 
Death*Melvin died on 2 November 2002 at age 72.3,4 
Burial*He was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.3 

Citations

  1. [S837] Reese H. Payne Family Bible, c1904-1949, Pictoral Family Bible (Nashville: The Southwestern Co., no date), n.p; privately held by Angelia Freeman, Macon, Georgia, 2006. This Bible passed from Reese's wife, Sinnie Elizabeth (Mackey) Payne, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett. After Mary's death in 2006, it was given to Angelia Freeman by Mary's daughters, Debra Pritchett Vandegrift and Nancy Elizabeth Pritchett.
  2. [S994] 1940 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 2A, ED 87-9, household 25, lines 30-40, Ruce H. Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 25 May 2018); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 689.
  3. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 09 May 2018), entry for Melvin Mackey Payne (1930-2002), Memorial no. 99888835.
  4. [S3140] "Legacy.com Obituaries, "transcriptions, Legacy.com (https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/local : accessed 24 July 2021), entry for Melvin Mackey Payne, n/a-2002, The Telegraph (Macon, Georgia).

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Billy Wade Payne1

M, #3157, b. 28 May 1934, d. 26 June 1988
FatherReese Harrison Payne2 b. 6 Apr 1880, d. 23 Oct 1949
MotherSinnie Elizabeth Mackey2 b. 5 Jan 1889, d. 10 Apr 1972
Last Edited20 Oct 2022
Birth*Billy, son of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, was born on 28 May 1934 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.2,1,3,4 
Census1940Billy 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 5 yo son Billie W Payne.5 
Marriage*He married Virginia Nell Dominy, daughter of John Alton Dominy and Maeaudley Bedingfield, on 26 November 1953 at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Rentz, Laurens Co., Georgia. Researcher Angelia Freeman, Billy Wade's niece, says they were married on 26 Nov 1953 at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rentz.
     Their children were David Wade (1955- ), Jerry Alton (1959-2021, m. Robin Deanne Roe) and Lisa marie (1963- , m1 Lex Alan Williams. m2 Frank Ayres) Payne. Jerry & Robin's only child was William Robert "Billy" Payne. Lisa & Lex's children were Ashley Marie and Joshua Allen Williams. I've not pursued primary documentation for any of these names or events.6 
Death*Billy died on 26 June 1988 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 54. Mary Pritchett says he died of colon & liver cancer.6,1,3,4 
Burial*He was buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Rentz, Laurens Co., Georgia.4,1 
SSN*On 26 June 1988 his Social Security Number was 258-60-5947 at Georgia. 

Citations

  1. [S285] Russell Tipton, "Laurens County Cemetery Records," database, USGenWeb Archives (http://usgwarchives.net/ga/laurens/cemetery.html : accessed 28 October 2009), Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery - Rentz, entry for Billy W. Payne (1934-1988).
  2. [S837] Reese H. Payne Family Bible, c1904-1949, Pictoral Family Bible (Nashville: The Southwestern Co., no date), n.p; privately held by Angelia Freeman, Macon, Georgia, 2006. This Bible passed from Reese's wife, Sinnie Elizabeth (Mackey) Payne, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett. After Mary's death in 2006, it was given to Angelia Freeman by Mary's daughters, Debra Pritchett Vandegrift and Nancy Elizabeth Pritchett.
  3. [S231] "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 5 October 2009), entry for Billy Payne.
  4. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 09 May 2018), entry for Billy Wade Payne (1934-1988), Memorial no. 5740152.
  5. [S994] 1940 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 2A, ED 87-9, household 25, lines 30-40, Ruce H. Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 25 May 2018); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 689.
  6. [S585] Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett, mother-in-law of interviewer, (Macon, Georgia), undocumented interview by Eric Vandegrift, April 1999; recollections privately held by interviewer, Seattle, Washington, 1999.

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Cora Lee Tipton1

F, #3158, b. 3 November 1905, d. 15 December 1987
Last Edited18 Oct 2022
Birth*Cora was born on 3 November 1905, d/o Belah Tipton & Lula Watkins.2,3 
Marriage*She married Teddy Alvis Payne, son of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, on 13 September 1925.1,4 
Census1930*Cora and Teddy 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.5 
Census1940Cora and Teddy 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.6 
Death*Cora died on 15 December 1987 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 82. SSDI says only Dec 1987. Last residence zip 31021 (Dublin).3,2 
Burial*She was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, alongside her husband.7,8 
SSN*On 15 December 1987 her Social Security Number was 258-16-7557 at Georgia. 

Children with Teddy Alvis Payne:

Citations

  1. [S837] Reese H. Payne Family Bible, c1904-1949, Pictoral Family Bible (Nashville: The Southwestern Co., no date), n.p; privately held by Angelia Freeman, Macon, Georgia, 2006. This Bible passed from Reese's wife, Sinnie Elizabeth (Mackey) Payne, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett. After Mary's death in 2006, it was given to Angelia Freeman by Mary's daughters, Debra Pritchett Vandegrift and Nancy Elizabeth Pritchett.
  2. [S231] "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 5 October 2009), entry for Cora Payne.
  3. [S1166] "Cora Lee Payne," The Macon Telegraph and News (Macon, Georgia), 16 December 1987, p. 5C, col. 3; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 16 December 1987).
  4. [S41] 1930 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, Bailey's 391st G.M.D., sheet 5A (213 stamped), ED 16, dwelling 82, family 82, Alvis & Cora Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 April 2007); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 372.
  5. [S41] 1930 U.S. census, Laurens Co., GA, Bailey's 391st G.M.D., sht. 5A (213 stamped), ED 16, dwel. 82, fam. 82.
  6. [S994] 1940 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 7B, ED 87-9, household 115, lines 75-79, Abeir (as indexed) Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 17 April 2020); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 689.
  7. [S198] Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery (Rentz, Laurens County, Georgia; 2664 Hwy 441 S.), Cora Tipton Payne marker, observed & recorded by Eric K. Vandegrift, 16 February 1996.
  8. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 09 May 2018), entry for Cora Lee Tipton Payne (1904-1987), Memorial no. 5740012.
  9. [S198] Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery (Rentz, GA), Earl Reese Payne marker.
  10. [S41] 1930 U.S. census, Laurens Co., GA, Bailey's 391st G.M.D., sht. 5A (213 stamped), ED 16, dwel. 82, fam. 82.
  11. [S751] Find A Grave, entry for Shelton Alvis Payne (1928-1984), Memorial no. 5740023.

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Earl Reese Payne1

M, #3159, b. 27 July 1926, d. 7 June 1927
FatherTeddy Alvis Payne1 b. 15 Jul 1906, d. Feb 1960
MotherCora Lee Tipton1 b. 3 Nov 1905, d. 15 Dec 1987
Last Edited14 Sep 2021
Birth*Earl, son of Teddy Alvis Payne and Cora Lee Tipton, was born on 27 July 1926.1 
Death*Earl died on 7 June 1927.1 
Burial*He was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone is just south of his father's and mother's headstones.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S198] Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery (Rentz, Laurens County, Georgia; 2664 Hwy 441 S.), Earl Reese Payne marker, photo supplied by James W. Pritchett, 16 February 1996.
  2. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 09 May 2018), entry for Earl Reese Payne (1926-1927), Memorial no. 99888776.
  3. [S198] Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery (Rentz, GA), Earl Reese Payne marker.

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Shelton Alvis Payne1

M, #3160, b. 8 April 1928, d. 28 May 1984
FatherTeddy Alvis Payne1,2 b. 15 Jul 1906, d. Feb 1960
MotherCora Lee Tipton1,2 b. 3 Nov 1905, d. 15 Dec 1987
Last Edited9 Feb 2022
Birth*Shelton, son of Teddy Alvis Payne and Cora Lee Tipton, was born on 8 April 1928 in Laurens Co., Georgia.3,2 
Census1930Shelton appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Teddy Alvis Payne and Cora Lee Tipton, as 2.1 yo son Shelton Payne.4 
Census1940Shelton appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Pct. 342, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Teddy Alvis Payne and Cora Lee Tipton, as 12 yo son Shelton A Payne.5 
Death*Shelton died on 28 May 1984 at age 56. SSDI provided month & year only w/ last residence zip 30092 Norcross.3,2 
Burial*He was buried at Marie Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., Georgia.6 
SSN*In May 1984 his Social Security Number was 255-38-2950. 

Citations

  1. [S41] 1930 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, Bailey's 391st G.M.D., sheet 5A (213 stamped), ED 16, dwelling 82, family 82, Shelton Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 April 2007); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 372.
  2. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 09 February 2022), entry for Shelton Alvis Payne (1928-1984), Memorial no. 5740023.
  3. [S231] "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 5 October 2009), entry for Shelton Payne.
  4. [S41] 1930 U.S. census, Laurens Co., GA, Bailey's 391st G.M.D., sht. 5A (213 stamped), ED 16, dwel. 82, fam. 82.
  5. [S994] 1940 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 7B, ED 87-9, household 115, lines 75-79, Abeir (as indexed) Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 17 April 2020); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 689.
  6. [S751] Find A Grave, entry for Shelton Alvis Payne (1928-1984), Memorial no. 5740023.

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Bobby Hobbs1

M, #3161
Last Edited18 Oct 2022

Citations

  1. [S3520] "Deaths & Funerals, Alvis Payne," The Macon News (Macon, Georgia), 19 February 1960, p. 11, col. 2; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 19 February 1960).

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Helen Estelle Payne1

F, #3162
FatherTeddy Alvis Payne1 b. 15 Jul 1906, d. Feb 1960
MotherCora Lee Tipton2 b. 3 Nov 1905, d. 15 Dec 1987
Last Edited28 Oct 2022

Citations

  1. [S3520] "Deaths & Funerals, Alvis Payne," The Macon News (Macon, Georgia), 19 February 1960, p. 11, col. 2; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 19 February 1960).
  2. [S1166] "Cora Lee Payne," The Macon Telegraph and News (Macon, Georgia), 16 December 1987, p. 5C, col. 3; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 16 December 1987).

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Jewel Mae Watson1

F, #3163, b. 19 November 1908, d. 6 December 1992
Last Edited18 Oct 2022
Birth*Jewel was born on 19 November 1908 in Georgia.1,2 
Marriage*She married Marvin Edgar Payne, son of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, 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..3,4,5 
Census1930*Jewel and Marvin 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.6 
Census1940Jewel and Marvin 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.7 
Death*Jewel died on 6 December 1992 at age 84. Last residence zip 31040 Dublin.8,2 
Burial*She was buried at Dublin Memorial Gardens in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.5 
SSN*In December 1992 her Social Security Number was 252-54-9171 at Georgia. 

Child with Marvin Edgar Payne:

Citations

  1. [S41] 1930 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, Bailey's 391st G.M.D., sheet 5A (213 stamped), ED 16, dwelling 83, family 83, Jewel Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 April 2007); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 372.
  2. [S231] "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 5 October 2009), entry for Jewell Payne.
  3. [S837] Reese H. Payne Family Bible, c1904-1949, Pictoral Family Bible (Nashville: The Southwestern Co., no date), n.p; privately held by Angelia Freeman, Macon, Georgia, 2006. This Bible passed from Reese's wife, Sinnie Elizabeth (Mackey) Payne, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett. After Mary's death in 2006, it was given to Angelia Freeman by Mary's daughters, Debra Pritchett Vandegrift and Nancy Elizabeth Pritchett.
  4. [S3520] "Marvin E. Payne," The Macon News (Macon, Georgia), 13 June 1968, p. 10, col. 2; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 13 June 1968).
  5. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 09 May 2018), entry for Jewel Mae Watson Payne (1908-1992), Memorial no. 5740038.
  6. [S41] 1930 U.S. census, Laurens Co., GA, Bailey's 391st G.M.D., sht. 5A (213 stamped), ED 16, dwel. 83, fam. 83.
  7. [S994] 1940 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 11A, ED 87-19, household 172, lines 18-21, M E Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 17 April 2020); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 689.
  8. [S751] Find A Grave, entry for Jewel Mae Watson Payne (1908-1992), Memorial no. 5740038.

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Douglas Duren Payne1

M, #3164, b. 8 October 1934, d. 24 October 2015
FatherMarvin Edgar Payne2 b. 3 Feb 1908, d. 10 Jun 1968
MotherJewel Mae Watson3 b. 19 Nov 1908, d. 6 Dec 1992
Last Edited27 Apr 2024
Birth*Douglas, son of Marvin Edgar Payne and Jewel Mae Watson, was born on 8 October 1934 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.4,5 
Census1940Douglas appeared on the 1940 Federal Census Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Marvin Edgar Payne and Jewel Mae Watson, as 5 yo son Duren Payne.5 
Death*Douglas died on 24 October 2015 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 81.4 
Burial*He was buried at Dublin Memorial Gardens in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia. Find A Grave memorial includes partial obit.4 
ResearchNote*Research Note of 18 October 2022 re Freeman research. Researcher Angelia L Freeman writes Douglas m. Lora Hester 28 Jul 1957 in Dublin. Find A Grave says he had a daughter Susan Gwen Payne (1961-1961) but makes no mention of Lora. I've not pursued substantiating evidence.
 

Citations

  1. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 18 October 2022), entry for Douglas Duren Payne (1934-2015), Memorial no. 154225411.
  2. [S3520] "Marvin E. Payne," The Macon News (Macon, Georgia), 13 June 1968, p. 10, col. 2; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 13 June 1968).
  3. [S751] Find A Grave, entry for Jewel Mae Watson Payne (1908-1992), Memorial no. 5740038.
  4. [S751] Find A Grave, entry for Douglas Duren Payne (1934-2015), Memorial no. 154225411.
  5. [S994] 1940 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 11A, ED 87-19, household 172, lines 18-21, M E Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 17 April 2020); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 689.

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Leola Daniels1,2

F, #3165
Last Edited13 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S1166] "Carl Pope," The Macon Telegraph and News (Macon, Georgia), 26 November 1989, p. 8C, col. 3; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 26 November 1989).
  2. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 18 October 2022), entry for Irvin "Hilton" Pope Sr. (1931-2012), Memorial no. 83918800.

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James Witcher1

M, #3166, b. 20 September 1750, d. after 1785
FatherJames Witcher2
Last Edited28 Oct 2022
Birth*James, son of James Witcher, was born on 20 September 1750.1 
Move*James moved his residence to Pittyslvania County from 1767 to 1771.1 
MoveJames and Daniel joined the move of his probable brother Ephraim from Pittsylvania County to Montgomery County, Virginia circa 1782.2 
Death*James died after 1785, date based on being listed in the Pittsylvania County 1770 tithable tax record.1 

Citations

  1. [S3476] Wayne Witcher, A Witcher Family Genealogy (http://www.witchergeny.com/home.html : accessed 28 October 2022), "essay The Story of Major William Witcher of Pittsylvania County, Virginia."
  2. [S3476] Witcher, A Witcher Family Genealogy, "essay Ephraim Witcher -b- 1752."

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Sgt. Carl Pope1,2

M, #3167
Last Edited18 Oct 2022
Marriage*He married Reba Payne, daughter of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, on 6 April 1930.1,3 

Children with Reba Payne:

Citations

  1. [S837] Reese H. Payne Family Bible, c1904-1949, Pictoral Family Bible (Nashville: The Southwestern Co., no date), n.p; privately held by Angelia Freeman, Macon, Georgia, 2006. This Bible passed from Reese's wife, Sinnie Elizabeth (Mackey) Payne, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett. After Mary's death in 2006, it was given to Angelia Freeman by Mary's daughters, Debra Pritchett Vandegrift and Nancy Elizabeth Pritchett.
  2. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 18 October 2022), entry for Irvin "Hilton" Pope Sr. (1931-2012), Memorial no. 83918800.
  3. [S198] Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery (Rentz, Laurens County, Georgia; 2664 Hwy 441 S.), Reba Payne Pope marker, observed & recorded by Eric K. Vandegrift, 16 February 1996.
  4. [S1166] "Carl Pope," The Macon Telegraph and News (Macon, Georgia), 26 November 1989, p. 8C, col. 3; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 26 November 1989).
  5. [S3141] "Stanley Funeral Home & Crematory, "obituaries, Stanley Funeral Home (Dublin, Georgia) (http://www.stanleyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/… : accessed 24 July 2021), entry for James "Jimmy" Carl Pope, March 2, 1934 - April 17, 2019.

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Irvin "Hilton" Pope Sr.1

M, #3168, b. 25 March 1931, d. 19 January 2012
FatherSgt. Carl Pope2
MotherReba Payne3 b. 7 Sep 1911, d. 18 Sep 1936
Last Edited18 Oct 2022
Birth*Irvin, son of Sgt. Carl Pope and Reba Payne, was born on 25 March 1931.1 
Death*Irvin died on 19 January 2012 at age 80.1 

Citations

  1. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 18 October 2022), entry for Irvin "Hilton" Pope Sr. (1931-2012), Memorial no. 83918800.
  2. [S1166] "Carl Pope," The Macon Telegraph and News (Macon, Georgia), 26 November 1989, p. 8C, col. 3; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 26 November 1989).
  3. [S751] Find A Grave, entry for Reba Payne Pope (1911-1936), Memorial no. 5740065.

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James Carl "Jimmy" Pope1

M, #3169, b. 2 March 1932, d. 17 April 2019
FatherSgt. Carl Pope1,2
MotherReba Payne1,3 b. 7 Sep 1911, d. 18 Sep 1936
Last Edited20 Oct 2022
Birth*James, son of Sgt. Carl Pope and Reba Payne, was born on 2 March 1932 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia. Freeman says 1932, his obit says 1934.1 
Marriage*He married Patricia Ann Raffield circa 1952, date estimated. Issue per Jimmy's obit include Peggy (m. Fnu Thomas, d. bef. 17 Apr 2019), David (m. Janice Lnu, res. Dublin 2019), and Barbara "Billie" Pope (m. Fnu Oglesby, res. Dublin 2019)).1 
Death*James died on 17 April 2019 at Serenity Place in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 87.1 
Burial*He was buried on 20 April 2019 at Northview Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.1 

Citations

  1. [S3141] "Stanley Funeral Home & Crematory, "obituaries, Stanley Funeral Home (Dublin, Georgia) (http://www.stanleyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/… : accessed 24 July 2021), entry for James "Jimmy" Carl Pope, March 2, 1934 - April 17, 2019.
  2. [S1166] "Carl Pope," The Macon Telegraph and News (Macon, Georgia), 26 November 1989, p. 8C, col. 3; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 26 November 1989).
  3. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 18 October 2022), entry for Reba Payne Pope (1911-1936), Memorial no. 5740065.

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Martha Garner

F, #3170, b. 15 August 1920, d. 22 April 1988
Last Edited20 Oct 2022
Birth*Martha was born on 15 August 1920. Her middle name probably Eugenia.1 
Marriage*She married MSgt James Cecil "JC" Payne, son of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, on 10 November 1941.2 
SSN*On 10 April 1988 her Social Security Number was 256-28-0533 at Georgia. 
Death*Martha died on 22 April 1988 in Georgia at age 67. SSDI claims 10 April, Payne 22 April.3,1 
Burial*She 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.3 

Citations

  1. [S231] "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 5 October 2009), entry for Martha Payne.
  2. [S837] Reese H. Payne Family Bible, c1904-1949, Pictoral Family Bible (Nashville: The Southwestern Co., no date), n.p; privately held by Angelia Freeman, Macon, Georgia, 2006. This Bible passed from Reese's wife, Sinnie Elizabeth (Mackey) Payne, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett. After Mary's death in 2006, it was given to Angelia Freeman by Mary's daughters, Debra Pritchett Vandegrift and Nancy Elizabeth Pritchett.
  3. [S717] James Carol Payne, Powder Springs, Georgia, to Eric K. Vandegrift, emails, 22 August 2014, "Re: genealogy question," Pritchett Family Collection; privately held by Vandegrift, Seattle, Washington.

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Rosella "Rose" Horn1

F, #3171, b. 24 June 1874, d. 6 May 1942
FatherDavid Horn2,1 b. 1852, d. 1876
MotherElizabeth Andereck2,1 b. fr 17 May 1845 - 17 May 1846, d. 13 Jan 1902
Last Edited19 Mar 2024
Birth*Rosella, daughter of David Horn and Elizabeth Andereck, was born on 24 June 1874 in Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.3,4 
Census1880Rosella appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Kosciusko Co., Indiana in the household of her mother, Elizabeth Andereck, as 6 yo daughter Rosella Horn.5 
Marriage*Her first marriage was to Lawrence "Buck" Baker on 4 May 1895 at Indiana.6,4 
Census1900*Rosella and Lawrence appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana, enumerated 28 June 1900, as 32 yo railroad clerk Lawrence & 25 yo wife Rose Baker. 60 yo widow Sarah Black was listed as living with them as mother-in-law. This is a bit confounding as the only given name I'm aware of for Rose's mother is Elizabeth. Her mother was born between 1845-6 in Indiana but this Sarah is listed as 60 yo and born in Ohio. There's no indication that Rose's father David had a wife surname Black prior to his marriage to Elizabeth Andereck.7 
Marr-Divorce*Rosella was divorced from Lawrence "Buck" Baker from 28 June 1900 to 19 August 1903.7,8 
Marriage*Her second marriage was to Augustus "Gus" Barbel on 19 August 1903 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.8,4 
Census1910*Rosella and Augustus appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 35 yo saloon bar tender Gustave & 36 yo wife Rose Barbel. One boarder was listed as living with them.9 
Census1920*Rosella appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois, enumerated 5 January 1920, as 45 yo widow Rose Barbel. Two boarders were listed as living with her.10 
Census1930Rosella appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois, enumerated 10 April 1930, as 55 yo widow Rose Barbel. One roomer was listed as living with her.11 
Death*Rosella died on 6 May 1942 in Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois, at age 67.3,4 
Burial*She was buried on 9 May 1942 at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with three currently unknown persons, as well as a portrait photo.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 18 March 2024), entry for Elizabeth Andereck Horn (1845-1902), Memorial no. 68150921.
  2. [S3985] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1438856 : accessed 19 March 2024), David Horn & Elizabeth Endereck in entry for Rose Barbel.
  3. [S3985] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," entry for Rose Barbel, d/o David Horn & Elizabeth Endereck.
  4. [S751] Find A Grave, entry for Rosella “Rose” Horn Barbel (1874-1942), Memorial no. 144320330.
  5. [S1314] 1880 U.S. census, Kosciusko County, Indiana, p. 131d, ED 53, dwelling 241, line 18, Elizabeth Horn household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 18 March 2024); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T9, roll 290.
  6. [S2885] Ancestry.com. Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2014. (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60282/ : accessed 19 March 2024), entry for Lawrence B Baker & Rose Horn; FHL film 001311133, p. 141.
  7. [S2991] 1900 U.S. census, Kosciusko County, Indiana, p. 14, ED 67, dwelling 340, line 18, Lawrence Baker household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 March 2024); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T623, roll 382.
  8. [S2866] Ancestry.com. Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2015. (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9093/ : accessed 19 March 2024), entry for Gus Barbel & Rose Baker [Horn]; r/n 745.
  9. [S1751] 1910 U.S. census, Kane County, Illinois, p. 1a, ED 34, dwelling 7, line 28, Gustave Barbee (as indexed) household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 March 2024); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T624, roll 296.
  10. [S3986] 1920 U.S. census, Kane County, Illinois, p. 2b, ED 49, dwelling 35, line 74, Rose Barbel household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 March 2024); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625, roll 374.
  11. [S3987] 1930 U.S. census, Kane County, Illinois, p. 7b, ED 20, dwelling 148, line 78, Rose Barbel household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 March 2024); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll not shown, FHL film no. 2340259.

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Ephraim Witcher1

M, #3172, b. by 1752, d. between 1819 and 1820
FatherJames Witcher2
Last Edited29 Oct 2022
Birth*Ephraim, son of James Witcher, was born by 1752. The James-Ephraim father-son a bit iffy.2 
MoveEphraim likely moved his residence from his father's home in Bedford County to Pittyslvania County circa 1773.2 
TaxList*Ephraim Witcher appeared on a Pittsylvania County tax list, enumerated in 1773.2 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth "Betsey" Fips before December 1778. Witcher Family writes they had at least thirteen, possibly fourteen, children. Four girls and ten boys.
     Witcher writes, "Another interesting fact is that two of Ephraim Witcher's children (James and John) married two of William Witcher's grandchildren (Tempy and Polly Witcher). These marriages would seem more logical, and socially acceptable, if they had married their second cousins".2 
Move*Ephraim moved his residence from Pittsylvania County to Montgomery County, Virginia circa 1782, joined by his probable brothers James and Daniel.2 
Estate-Will*Ephraim Witcher left a will dated 18 November 1819 at Surry Co., North Carolina, appointing his friends Stephen Potter and Lacy Witcher (not the son Lacy) as executors. Named heirs were his wife Betsey and children Elziabeth "Betsey", Nancy Ann, William J., Lacy and Benjamin.2 
Death*Ephraim died between 1819 and 1820 in Surry Co., North Carolina.2 

Children with Elizabeth "Betsey" Fips:

Citations

  1. [S3476] Wayne Witcher, A Witcher Family Genealogy (http://www.witchergeny.com/home.html : accessed 28 October 2022), "essay The Story of Major William Witcher of Pittsylvania County, Virginia."
  2. [S3476] Witcher, A Witcher Family Genealogy, "essay Ephraim Witcher -b- 1752."
  3. [S3476] Witcher, A Witcher Family Genealogy, "essay Ephraim Witcher -b- 1752."
  4. [S3476] Witcher, A Witcher Family Genealogy, "essay Ephraim Witcher -b- 1752", citing Ephraim's will of 18 November 1819.

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James Witcher1

M, #3173
Last Edited28 Oct 2022

Children with an unknown spouse:

Citations

  1. [S3476] Wayne Witcher, A Witcher Family Genealogy (http://www.witchergeny.com/home.html : accessed 28 October 2022), "essay Ephraim Witcher -b- 1752."

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Nora Lizzie Keel1

F, #3174, b. between 1923 and 1925, d. 23 November 2008
Last Edited19 Oct 2022
Birth*Nora was born between 1923 and 1925 in Georgia. Researcher Angelia Freeman says 19 Sep 1923 but I've not looked for supporting evidence yet.2 
Marriage*She married Horace Grady Payne, son of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, on 16 September 1939. Date is 15 Sep according to Angelia Freeman.1,3 
Census1940Nora and Horace appeared on the 1940 Federal Census Laurens Co., Georgia, at Parker Rd. Rte. 1, enumerated 3 April 1940, as 20 yo farm operator Horce G & 16 yo wife Nora L Payne. Horace's parents & siblings live two doors below.4 
Census1950*Nora and Horace appeared on the 1950 Federal Census Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 17 April 1950, as 31 yo plumber's helper Grady & 25 yo wife Nora L Payne. Their children Sarah were listed as living with them.2 
Residence*Nora resided in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, on 14 April 1999, in a nursing home.5 
Death*Nora died on 23 November 2008.6 
Burial*She was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.6 

Children with Horace Grady Payne:

Citations

  1. [S837] Reese H. Payne Family Bible, c1904-1949, Pictoral Family Bible (Nashville: The Southwestern Co., no date), n.p; privately held by Angelia Freeman, Macon, Georgia, 2006. This Bible passed from Reese's wife, Sinnie Elizabeth (Mackey) Payne, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett. After Mary's death in 2006, it was given to Angelia Freeman by Mary's daughters, Debra Pritchett Vandegrift and Nancy Elizabeth Pritchett.
  2. [S609] 1950 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 20, ED 87-20, dwelling 154, line 11, Grady Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 October 2022); citing National Archives at Washington, D.C., NAID 43290879, roll 5828.
  3. [S891] "Mr. Payne," The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia), 16 November 1985, p. 2C, col. 2; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 16 November 1985).
  4. [S994] 1940 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 2A, ED 87-9, household 23, lines 26-27, Hurel G (as indexed) Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 17 April 2020); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 689.
  5. [S585] Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett, mother-in-law of interviewer, (Macon, Georgia), undocumented interview by Eric Vandegrift, April 1999; recollections privately held by interviewer, Seattle, Washington, 1999.
  6. [S751] Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 09 May 2018), entry for Nora Lizzie Payne (1923-2008), Memorial no. 99888853.
  7. [S891] "Dennis Payne obit," The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia), 25 April 2008, p. 4B, col. 5.

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Sarah Payne1

F, #3175, b. between 1940 and 1941, d. 13 February 1997
FatherHorace Grady Payne2 b. 6 Apr 1919, d. 14 Nov 1985
MotherNora Lizzie Keel1 b. bt 1923 - 1925, d. 23 Nov 2008
Last Edited20 Oct 2022
Birth*Sarah, daughter of Horace Grady Payne and Nora Lizzie Keel, was born between 1940 and 1941 in Laurens Co., Georgia. Researcher Angelia Freeman says she was born 15 Jul 1940 and that her middle name was Avis. I've not found supporting evidence yet.2,1 
Census1950Sarah appeared on the 1950 Federal Census Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Horace Grady Payne and Nora Lizzie Keel, as 9 yo daughter Sara Payne.1 
Marriage*She married Chester Edwin Johnson on 18 March 1960. Their children were Robin Suzanne (1961- ), Chester Edward "Chet" (II or III, 1965- ) and Grady Gillette "Gil" (1967- ) Johnson.2 
Death*Sarah died on 13 February 1997 in Tennille, Washington Co., Georgia.2 

Citations

  1. [S609] 1950 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 20, ED 87-20, dwelling 154, line 11, Grady Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 October 2022); citing National Archives at Washington, D.C., NAID 43290879, roll 5828.
  2. [S891] "Sarah P Johnson," The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia), 15 February 1997, p. 3B, col. 2; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 15 February 1997).

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Grady Payne1

M, #3176
FatherHorace Grady Payne2,1 b. 6 Apr 1919, d. 14 Nov 1985
MotherNora Lizzie Keel1 b. bt 1923 - 1925, d. 23 Nov 2008
Last Edited28 Apr 2024

Citations

  1. [S609] 1950 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 20, ED 87-20, dwelling 154, line 11, Grady Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 October 2022); citing National Archives at Washington, D.C., NAID 43290879, roll 5828.
  2. [S891] "Mr. Payne," The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia), 16 November 1985, p. 2C, col. 2; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 16 November 1985).

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Joann Payne1

F, #3177
FatherHorace Grady Payne2,1 b. 6 Apr 1919, d. 14 Nov 1985
MotherNora Lizzie Keel1 b. bt 1923 - 1925, d. 23 Nov 2008
Last Edited28 Apr 2024

Citations

  1. [S609] 1950 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 20, ED 87-20, dwelling 154, line 11, Grady Payne household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 October 2022); citing National Archives at Washington, D.C., NAID 43290879, roll 5828.
  2. [S891] "Mr. Payne," The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia), 16 November 1985, p. 2C, col. 2; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 16 November 1985).

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Horace Dennis Payne1

M, #3178
FatherHorace Grady Payne1 b. 6 Apr 1919, d. 14 Nov 1985
MotherNora Lizzie Keel2 b. bt 1923 - 1925, d. 23 Nov 2008
Last Edited28 Apr 2024
ResearchNote*Research Note of 19 October 2022 re Freeman research. Researcher Angelia Freeman says Horace Grady Payne was born 07 Jan 1953 in Dublin and died 23 Apr 2008. I've not found supporting evidence yet.
 

Citations

  1. [S891] "Mr. Payne," The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia), 16 November 1985, p. 2C, col. 2; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 16 November 1985).
  2. [S891] "Dennis Payne obit," The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia), 25 April 2008, p. 4B, col. 5.

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Joseph Marlin Silas1

M, #3179, b. between 1918 and 1919, d. 27 December 1994
Last Edited6 Apr 2023
Birth*Joseph was born between 1918 and 1919 in Georgia. Researcher Angelia Freeman says he was born 22 Dec 1918 but I've not found supporting evidence yet.2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Ellen Payne, daughter of Reese Harrison Payne and Sinnie Elizabeth Mackey, on 11 December 1940.1,3 
Census1950*Joseph and Sarah appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Reedy Springs, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 14 April 1950, as 31 yo farmer Joseph M & 29 yo Sarah E Silas.2 
Death*Joseph died on 27 December 1994.4 

Children with Sarah Ellen Payne:

Citations

  1. [S837] Reese H. Payne Family Bible, c1904-1949, Pictoral Family Bible (Nashville: The Southwestern Co., no date), n.p; privately held by Angelia Freeman, Macon, Georgia, 2006. This Bible passed from Reese's wife, Sinnie Elizabeth (Mackey) Payne, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Pritchett. After Mary's death in 2006, it was given to Angelia Freeman by Mary's daughters, Debra Pritchett Vandegrift and Nancy Elizabeth Pritchett.
  2. [S609] 1950 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 19, ED 87-43, dwelling 150, line 26, Joseph M Silas household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 October 2022); citing National Archives at Washington, D.C., NAID 43290879, roll 5829.
  3. [S1166] "Sara Ellen Silas," The Macon Telegraph and News (Macon, Georgia), 30 November 1988, p. 4D, col. 4; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 30 November 1988).
  4. [S891] "Hart's Funeral Notices, Joseph M Silas," The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia), 28 December 1994, p. 4B, col. 4; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 28 December 1994).
  5. [S1166] "Sara Ellen Silas obit," The Macon Telegraph and News (Macon, Georgia), 09 August 1986, p. 4C, col. 1.

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Larry K. Silas1

M, #3180
FatherJoseph Marlin Silas2 b. bt 1918 - 1919, d. 27 Dec 1994
MotherSarah Ellen Payne3 b. 5 Jan 1921, d. 28 Nov 1988
Last Edited19 Oct 2022

Citations

  1. [S609] 1950 U.S. census, Laurens County, Georgia, p. 19, ED 87-43, dwelling 150, line 26, Joseph M Silas household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 October 2022); citing National Archives at Washington, D.C., NAID 43290879, roll 5829.
  2. [S1166] "Timothy Brian Silas," The Macon Telegraph and News (Macon, Georgia), 09 August 1986, p. 4C, col. 1; digital image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : accessed 09 August 1986).
  3. [S1166] "Sara Ellen Silas obit," The Macon Telegraph and News (Macon, Georgia), 30 November 1988, p. 4D, col. 4.

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.