BLACKSHEARIANA

H., 28 Moylan Place, New York, N. Y., son of David Blackshear. Wife, Gladys Lane, of New Jersey. No issue.
Cit. ‘phone interview while in New York Dec. 1953.

H. D. Blackshear, 2606 Hopkins Street, Houston, Texas. Cit. T. D. 1953.

Hamilton Howard, b. 19 Oct., 1922, Brooklyn, N. Y., son of Rebeccah Branham, and Rev. Robt. H. Blackshear. Lived at Rescue Unit, Air Force Base, Korea; Flight Surgeon, Air Force, Washington, D. C. Air Force Base Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Korean Service, Helicopter EmergencY Flights from the front lines 1953. In Administration Air Corps at Washington, D. C., 1954. Occupation, M.D. (Pediatrics), A.B. at Tusculum College, Tenn., M.D. at Cornell.
Cit. Ls. David Singleton Blackshear (Brother), N. Y. City, Mrs. H. H. Blackshear (Mother), Peekskill, N. Y., (1952). Interview, H. H. Blackshear, New York, 9 Dec., 1953.

Hannah Caroline, born 2 Apr., 1825, died Henry Co., Tenn., daughter of Isabella Dobson and Ezekiel Blackshear of Tenn., married Robert H. Thomason. Issue a large family. Raines Vol. S. p. 43.

Hannah Permelia, b. Wayne Co., Tenn., 4 Nov., 1833, dau. of Dicena and Elijah Blackshear. Lived in Pontitoc Co., Miss., where she d. 2 June, 1921, bur. there. Husband B. D. Keaton b. Wayne Co., Tenn. D. 4 April, 1904, bur. Indian Creek, Pontitoc Co., Miss. M. 26 Feb., 1856, issue No. 1 Sarah Ellen, b. 10 Oct., 1853, d. 10 Sept., 1908, m. John H. Cook, 6 Jan., 1882. No. 2 Adelia C., b. 25 April, 1864, d. New Mexico, m. Ike Morris, No. 3 John Isham, b. 11 June, 1867, d. 22 Nov., 1890. No. 4 Martha Elizabeth, b. June 10th, 1871, d. Wayne Co., 14 March, 1890. B. D. K. Occupa tion, Farming. Issue No. 1 had Carmie L.-John Kenneth Adelia Bell-Clyde C.-Katie Irma and Timothy Burton. Issue No. 2 had a son and a dau. who d. in their 20’s, she and her son Sam, are bur. in New Mexico. Ike Morris and dau. Gladys, are buried in Tenn.
Cit. Lr. Mrs. Cecil Ricketts, Route 1, Waynesboro, Tenn., (1954).

Harriett, dau. of Elijah Blackshear of Laurens Co., Ga., m. Dr. Archibald Ridley 8 Dec., 1822, no other trace. Cit. Memoirs of General David Blackshear. COL. SEABORN JONES TO GEN. BLACKSHEAR. Milledgeville, January 23, 1825.
My Dear Sir :—The subject* on which I am about to address you must form the best apology for troubling you; and the relations of friendship which have existed between us will best explain the reasons why this letter is addressed to you. The suit at present existing between Dr. Hidley and your brother Joseph is one which involves much property and no little feeling. At the last court of Laurens County, Major
Walker suggested to me a desire that a settlement might be made between them, which would not only terminate the present suit but prevent any future litigation. This accorded so well with my own feelings that I immediately determined to use my utmost exertions to bring about so desirable an event. I say it accorded with my feelings; for I assure you I have, ever since I was engaged in the case, most ardently desired a settlement might be made which would save me the disagreeable necessity of discussing questions involving so much feeling as those connected with the prosecution and defense of the case.
It is urged by Ridlev, and must necessarily be by his counsel, that Joseph Blackshear had the most implicit confidence reposed in him by his brother Elijah; that he placed his only child and daughter under his guardian care and protection, and died with an entire confidence that his only child would be taken care of amid treated as though she were the child of Joseph himself; that, while living, they were as twin-brothers; and that Joseph is now attempting to take advantage of every quirk and quibble of the law to deprive this daughter of all, or the greater part, of her property.
The defense which has been set up is, too, of the most odious character, and calculated to injure him ; and the remarks up on that defense (I mean the doctrine of survivorship) must necessarily be most wounding to his feelings. All this I hoped we might be able to avoid, and that we might he able to make a settlement equally beneficial to both parties.
By the will of your brother Elijah, Ridley’s wife is entitled to fifteen thousand dollars of personal property, and land in proportion, on her intermarriage, with interest from that time. If the counsel of your brother Joseph have acted with candor, they must have informed him that this was inevitable. The proportion of land equivalent to that sum of personal property cannot be less than five thousand dollars, making together $20,000. To this add interest from the marriage (December 8, 1822) to this time, $5000, makes twenty-five thousand dollars that he is now entitled to.
Upon the death of your brother, the remainder of the estate has to be divided into three parts, of which Hidley and wife are entitled to one-third. What is this worth The balance of the estate, (after deducting the legacy to Harriet of $15,000,&c.,) lands, negroes, and stock of all kinds, cannot be less than fifteen thousand dollars. Ridley says he can prove it to be worth thirty thousand. To this add the bank-stock in the Darien and United States Banks, the dividends, the yearly hire or value of the lands and ninety-one negroes, or profits arising from the plantations, which all know were under your brother Joseph’s management, cannot be less than five thou sand dollars per year.
Your brother Joseph has been advised, and, I presume, be lieves he will not have to account for the yearly value of the property. This is a mistake. For although he has the right to lay out and dispose of it, yet, you will see, this power was given to him from the reliance Elijah had in his management and care, and that it must ultimately be accounted for when the general division takes place at his death. Now, for this contingent interest, Ridley, by my advice, and, I may say, persuasion, agreed to take five thousand dollars, making the whole sum to be paid him thirty thousand dollars. This was thought too high, amid I was informed by Major Walker that twenty thousand dollars would be given. To this Ridley would not accede; and I will be candid amid say to you that while I would not interpose my advice, voluntarily, to permit his taking any sum, yet, on being asked, I could not advise him to take that sum, believing it so far below what he had a right to claim. I have written fully and freely to you, not as counsel for Ridley, but as a friend to you and your brother, and from an anxious desire to have the case settled and myself saved the necessity of discussing questions which must wound the feelings of my friends. I have no doubt you will duly appre ciate my motives. If you think, with me, it will be best for Your brother Joseph to settle on those terms, you will endeavor to bring it about. If you do not, von will excuse my troubling You on the subject.
My brother is getting better. My family is well. The Governor is mending. Accept for your family my best wishes, and believe me yours, sincerely, SEABORN JONES
*The bill in chancery filed by Archibald B. Ridley and his wife Harriet against Joseph Blackshear, as executor of Elijah Blackshear, deceased, pending which Mrs. Ridley died, and her husband subsequently, as administrator, recovered judgment for about twenty-five thousand dollars, which was collected. For some decision or ruling of the law in this case, Judge Moses Fort was arraigned before the Legislature of Georgia, in 1827 by Col. Blackshear.
A committee in the House of Representatives, of which the Hon. Charles Dougherty was chairman, heard evid€nce upon the charges, (habitual intoxication included), and reported an address to the Governor recommending the removal of the judge from office, which passed in the House, but failed in the Senate for want of two-thirds, the constitutional majority required in such cases.

Harriett, b. Twiggs Co., Ga., 1824, dau. of Benita Bailey amid Isaac Blackshear, d. in Twiggs Co., bur. near Dry Branch, Ga. M. Jesse Jones. Issue No. 1 Susan, b. about 1850, never married. No. 2 William, b. about 1851, married and had 11 children. No. 3 Elizabeth, b. about 1856, m. Tom Sapp and had 7 children. No. 4 John B., b. about 1858, m. Cinderella Bridges of Twiggs Co., Ga., had 3 children. No. 5 Jasper, b. about 1860, not traced.
Cit. L. Mrs. M. H. Sanders, Miami Beach, Fla., 1953. Harry F., b. Mannington, W. Va., 19 April, 1879, son of Luella Mapel and Benj. F. Blackshere. Living Mannington, (1953). Wife, Flora Conway Koen, b. Mannington, 11 Aug., 1881, dau. of Mary Ann Lelia Conway and Thornton Fleming Koen of W. Va. M. Denver, Cob., 8 March Issue Patricia Ann Conway, m. Kruza. HFB occupation Farming. Member Presbyterian Church.
Cit. Lr. Mrs. V. P. Kruza, 1954. Lr. P. H. Pitzer, 1953.

Harry S., son of Charles J. Blackshire of Georgetown, Ohio, (1953), living Avondale near New Orleans, La., 1953. Em ployed by Avondale Marine Ways, married Rose (!), who lives at 1749 13th Ave., S. Birmingham, Ala., 1953. Separated.
From Mrs. Rose Blackshire, Birmingham, Ala., 1953.

Henora Pauline, b. Dublin, Ga., 9 Sept., 1893, dau. of Pauline H. Howard and David Stout Blackshear. Living Alma, Ga., 1954. Husband, Carlos Denton Greenway, b. Orland, (?), Ga., 12 Oct., 1890, son of Martha Ellen West and William Benjamin Greenway. M. Dublin, Ga., 14 July, 1915. Issue No. 1 Alex Blackshear, b. Dublin, 3 Jan., 1919, m. Norma Jean Davis at Alma, Ga., 12 Aug., 1947. No. 2 Carlos Denton No. 2, b. Dublin, 5 Feb., 1923, m. Janice Jordan at Lyons, Ga., 26 Dec., 1951. Alex., in Army Air force, 13 April, 1942 to 16 March, 1946. Served in India Burma Theatre. Attended Emory University, Atlanta, Ga., member Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Carlos D. No. 2, In Army Ground Forces, 2 Feb., 1943, to 27 Jan., 1946, served in European Theatre. Attended Emory University 1940-42. After armed service entered University of Ga. March 1946 to Dec. 1948. Received B.F.A. degree, major in Landscape Architecture. Carlos Denton No. 1, Occupation, Highway Contractor. Member of the Methodist Church at Alma.
Cit. Ls. Mrs. H. H. Blackshear, Peekskill, N. Y., 1953. Mrs. C. D. Greenway, Alma, Ga., 1954. Raines Vol. J. p. 23. Funeral Notice E. H. Blackshear, Dublin, Ga., 12 March, 1954.

Henry, b. 1889, Old Frances Place, Ga., son of Sarah and Nathan Blackshear. Wife, Estory Shivers, b. Dec. 25, (?), Eastman, Ga., dau. of Mattie Brown and Floyd Shivers. M. at Philadelphia. Living 1953 at Philadelphia, Pa. Issue No. 1 Edward, b. 30 April, 1920. M. at Elkin, Md., 30 April, 1953, No. 2 Beatrice, b. 22 July, 1921, No. 3 Helen, b. 3 July, 1923, d. 28 June, 1947, Phil., Pa. No. 4 Alberta, b. 22 June, 1924. M. Whitfield, Elkin, Md. No. 5 Hattie, b. 25 March, 1929. M. Woodere, 5 Jan., 1949, Phil., Pa. No. 6 Mattie, b. 25 Mar., 1929, d. 1 March, 1940, Phil., Pa. All issue b. Philadelphia, Pa.
Occupation, Retired City Worker. FS member Gethsemane Church.
Cit. L. Henry Blacksheare, Phil., Pa., 1953.

Henry Clay, b. 18 Jan. 1863, son of Harriett Dix and Geo. W. Blackshere of W. Va. M. Eugene Ferrell May, 1886. Issue No. 1 Fred Lucien, not traced. No. 2 Denner Orval, d. 3 May, 1905, not traced.
Cit. Lr. Harriett Dix Blackshere to Raines 1907.

Henry G. Blackshear, b. about 1908. Mother d. July, 1949. Father B. in Suffolk. His ancestors from Scotland. Living 1949, 36 Warple Rd., Epsum, Surrey. Business Draper, 156 Percival Road, Enfield Middlesex, London, England. Unmarried, 1952.
Cit. ‘phone interview P. L. Blackshear, Atlanta, Ga., 1952.

Henry Grady, b. 4 July, 1892, Columbia, Ala., son of Ella White and John Christopher Blackshear. Living, Richland, Ga. Wife, Eva Welch, b. 29 May, 1892, Preston, Ga., dau. of Edna Bell and Thomas J. Welch. M. 6 June, 1915, at Preston, Ga. Issue No. 1 E. Claire, b. 6 Jan., 1920, Leslie, Ga., m. 21 July, 1951, to a Mr. Phelps. No. 2 Stuart Grady (M.D.), b. 9 Apr., 1926, Plains, Ga., m. Atlanta, Ga., 1953. Interning at Grady Hospital March, 1953. Occupation HGB, Depot Agent S.A.L. Ry. Member of Baptist Church, wife also.
Cit. Ls. Mrs. R. H. Mouring, Columbia, Ala., Clair Phelps, Montgomery, Ala. H. Grady Blackshear, Richland, Ga., 1953.

Henry Judson, b. 30 Oct., 1855, Haleburg, Ala., (Henry Co.), son of. Nancy Kirkland and Randolph (or Randall) Blackshear. D. 10 Dec., 1927, Haleburg, Ala. Bur. there. Wife, Amanda Morris Davis, b. 25 May, 1855, Georgia, near Coleman in Randolph Co. D. 4 June, 1950, Columbia, Ala., fit. 1 (Henry County), dau. of Elizabeth Hobbs and Tol liver Davis. M. 1874, Henry County, Ala. Issue No. 1 Truman Naomi, m. 1894 Chambers, Haleburg, Ala. No. 2 Allie Magnolia, m. Zorn, 1898, Haleburg. No. 3 Dawson Redie, m. 1907, Hatfield, No. 4 Maude Amanda, m. 1901, Mouring, Haleburg, Ala., No. 5 Zolola Alma, m. 1911 Williams, Haleburg, Ala. No. 6 Lucy Mae, m. Coleman at Haleburg, Ala. No. 7 James Albert, m. 1933 Paschal, Atlanta, Ga. Cit. L. Mrs. R. H. Mouring (Maude Amande B.) 1952, Columbia, Ala.

Henry Moses, b. 25 March, 1838, Twiggs Co., Ga., son of Elizabeth Paul and Joseph Blackshear. D. 18 May, 1871, Hall Co., Ga. Wife, Philoclea Louisa Banks, b. 9 Nov., 1835, Hall Co., Ga., dau. of Martha Butt, Warrenton, Ga., and Dr. Richard Banks, Gainesville, Ga. D. Gainesville, Ga. M. 27 April, 1865, Hall County, Ga. Issue No. 1 Arthur Henry Banks, b. 16 July, 1866. D. young. No. 2 Zoe Elizabeth, m. McHenry, No. 3 Lucy Martha, m. No. 1 Mower, No. 2 Collins, No. 4 William Emmett, m. Leon. Dr. R. B. member of Methodist Church. H.M.B., Occupation— Planter. Henry Moses Blackshear wrote articles and poetry for Macon, Ga. papers, played the violin. He died young of tuberculosis. T. H. Raines says, “During the war of Secession, he was clerk to the Enrolling Officer, but later resided in Hall Co., Ga., where he died 18 May, 1871.” Lists Arthur Henry Banks Blackshear, b. 16 July, 1866. Dau., Zoe E. McHenry says, “My father lost an eye when he was a child, hence he could not enlist as a soldier in 1861-65 War, but was a clerk to an Enrolling Officer.” From “Banks of Elbert,” By Sarah Banks Franklin, “Philoclea, b. 7 Nov., 1835, Graduated from Weslyan College of Macon, Ga., 1852. Married Henry Moses Blackshear. Issue No. 1 Arthur Banks, d. young. No. 2 Zoe Elizabeth, No. 3 Lucy Martha, No. 4 Wm. Emmett.” From Index to Marriages in Hall Co., Ga., Blackshear, Henry M. and Philoclea L. Banks, 27 Apr., 1865. A. 432 via H. M. Askew, Atlanta, Ga., 1953. Cit. Mrs. Z. E. B. McHenry Interview, Madison, Ga., 1952. Family Chart by James Ap. Blackshear. “Banks of Elbert” by Sarah B. Franklin. Index to Hall Co., Marriages via H. M. Askew, Atlanta, Ga. Raines VoL S. p. 31.

Herman Olanda, b. 24 Dec. 1908, Henry Co., Ala., son of Dovie Hatfield, and Dawson R. Blackshear. Wife, Lillian Lee, b. Dothan, Ala., m. 25 Dec., 1930, Dothan, Ala. Living, Jacksonville, Fla., 1953. Issue No. 1 Joan, m. Jarman. No. 2 John Dawson, b. Dothan, Ala., 14 July, 1936. Cit. Ls. Dawson R. Blackshear, Dothan, Ala., 1953. Mrs. R. H. Mouring, Columbia, Ala., 1954.

Hinton Baker Bloodworth, b. Augusta, Ga., 8 Nov., 1887, son of Katherine McBaker and James Everard Blackshear. Augusta. Living, Atlanta, Ga. Wife, Nora Katherine Whitner, b. Hickory, N. C., 3 Sept., 1903, dau. of Laura Elizabeth Welch, Wilkes Co., N. C. and Avery Hill Whit ner, Catawba Co., N. C. Living, Atlanta, Ga., m. West End Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Ga., 27 Dec., 1926. Issue No. 1 Katherine Baker, b. Atlanta, Ga., 15 May, 1929, m. Boardman. Both families members of Presbyterian Church. Occupation HBBB, Vice Pres. Willingham & Tift Lumber Co., Atlanta, Ga. Manager Legal & Financial Dept. Interviewed by Chaplain Robt. H. Blackshear while on transport enroute to Europe, World War 1. Norah KWB, DAR Nat’l. Number 319718, Chapter No. 3, Regent Cherokee Chapter, DAR, Atlanta, Ga., 1954. HBBB, Graduate U. of Ga. A.B. degree, LLB U. of Ga. 1910, Admitted to Ga. Bar and Texas Bar. Army Service of HINTON B. BLACKSHEAR Enlisted Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 1, 1917 at Post 2M under special order from the Southern Dept. waiving underweight This was necessary as I was discharged from 1st Officers Training Camp at Leon Springs, Texas, because of under weight. Rank—Pvt. 1st Class. Served with Post 2 M and Quar termaster Mech. Repair Shop Unit 305 in various capacities, the most important of which was Chief Storekeeper until same was moved to Camp Jesup, Atlanta, Ga., in April, 1918. Was chosen as Acting. 1st Sgt. of Machine Shop Truck Unit 378 up on its formation at Camp Jesup on Aug. 29, 1918, and served with same until discharged honorable Sept. 25, 1919. The name of the organization was changed to Service Park Unit 378. We sailed for overseas Sept. 8, 1918, arriving in France (Brest) Sept. 21, 1918. Sept. 29, moved to Langree, France, on duty at M.T. Overhaul Park No. 1. On Oct. 6 moved to Neufchateau on duty M.T. Overhaul Park No. 3. On Oct. 19, moved to Ad vance Service Park No. 2, 1st Army, located at farm near Triancourt. With three other similar units served all organ izations of the 1st Army during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. The name of the Park was changed to 1st Army Service Park B. on Oct. 26, 1918, but the work and personnel remained the same. Moved to Frana Ferme, near Nixeville, France on Nov. 11th, 1918. Moved to Souilly, France Dec. 18, 1918—attached to 101st Prov. Supply Train. On Jan. 1, 1919, moved to Confians, France on duty with Army Service Park No. 2, 2nd Army. On April 24, moved to Coblenz, Germany on duty with Army of Occupation. On April 28, 1919, moved to Montabaur, Ger many on duty with M.T.O. First Division. A few months later moved to Neuwied, Germany and stayed there until starting home Aug. 21, 1919. Landed New York Sept. 2, 1919. Took part in parade of 1st Division there. Drove 800 trucks with other units to Washington then Camp Meade, Md. Discharged Sept. 25, 1919 at Camp Gordon, (Atlanta). Promotions: Aptd Sgt. from Pvt. 1st Class 1/23/19 Aptd Sgt. 1st Class from Sgt. M.T.C. 2/1/19 Entire service since leaving Jesup was as First Sgt. although not given rank until 1/23/19. Entitled to and received Victory Medal and Two stars for Defensive Sector and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. February 3, 1925 Hinton B. Blackshear HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, OFFICE, MOTOR TRANSPORT OFFICER, MONTABAUR, GERMANY, JUNE 1ST, 1919 Special Orders,) NO.15 ) So much of Special Orders No. 13, dated 28th May, 1919, these headquarters, that concerns the following named enlisted men is rescinded to read: Per G.O. 75, H.A. E.F., 2nd May, 1919, the following named enlisted men are hereby authorized to wear the Victory Medal and one battle clasp for Meuse-Argonne Offensive of September 28th to November 11th, '18.

Hosea Homer, b. Houston Co., Ga., about 1835, son of Margaret Wall and Enoch Blackshear. Lived in Sumter Co., Ga. Wife, Emily C. Read, b. Ga., about 1836, dau. of Hannah and John Read of Schley Co., Ga. Place and date of m. not traced. Issue No. 1 William B., b. 1857. H.H.B. listed in Household of father, Enoch, in Sumter Co., Ga. Census 1850, “had schooling within the year.” In 1860 he is listed as Farm Laborer with property valued at $400.00 in his own household. Does not appear in 1870. ECRB, listed in her father’s household in Schley Co. Ga. 1860 Census with son Wm. B. Also listed as widow in household of her brother Joseph W. Read in Schley Co. Ga. 1870.
Cit. Federal Census Reports mentioned above—Family Chart by J. Ap. Blackshear (Nephew) 1865.

Hubert Blackshear, 5538 Farmer Street, Houston, Texas. Cit. T. D. 1953.

Ida Blanch, (Or Florence), b. 8 Dec., 1858, dau. of Harriett Dix and George W. .Blackshear of W. Va., m. C. W. Shroyer, of Pa., 1893. Issue Karl, not traced.
Cit. Lr. Harriett Dix Blackshere to Raines 1907.

Ida Jane, b. Nacogdoches, Texas, 22 Sept., 1879, dau. of Emily Weaver and Thomas Jefferson Blackshear, died at Throckrnorton, Texas, May, 1945, married Robert Self, b. Throckmorton, Texas, his wife No. 2. Issue No. 1 Eugene. No. 2 George Travis, married Fern, (?), lives in Bakers field, Cal. Has one child, a daughter. Eugene had polio when he was about three, is still crippled and unmarried. Both were born in Throckmorton. Signed Mrs. R. A. Trawick, Odessa, Texas, 1953.

Ida Lillian, b. Henry Co., Ala., 15 Aug., 1873, dau. of Elizabeth Allen and Moses Blackshear No. 2, of Henry Co., Ala., lived at Haleburg, Ala., where she died 10 Nov., 1898, married A. L. Stephenson, b. Barbour Co., Ala., 20 July, 1868, d. Haleburg, date (?). Issue No. 1 Robert Wilmer, b. 23 Nov., 1895, mar. Annie H. Mooney at Haleburg, Ala. No. 2 Ernest Council, b. 15 Dec., 1896, mar. Nancy Huddleston, Birmingham, Ala. No. 3 David, h. 8 Nov., 1.898, d. 16 Sept., 1899—all b. at Haleburg, Ala. After her deat.h, A. L. S. married her sister Annie A. Blackshear, which see. A. L. S. was son of Ernest Council Stephenson, Farmer, Member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Haleburg, Ala. Mrs. R. H. Mouring, Columbia, Ala., 1953. Mrs. D. W. Hollis, Headland, Ala., 1953.

Ina Blackshear, 311 N. W. 6th Street, Miami, Fla. Cit. T. D. 1953.

Ina, b. Dexter, Mo., 3 July, 1895, living Bigelow, Ark., 1953, dau. of Mary Jane Weaver and Luther Blackshare, m. William E. Ott, b. Essex, Mo., 17 Dec., 1892, living Bigelow, Ark., 1953, son of Eliza Davis and Henry Frank Ott, of Essex, Mo., m. at Searcy, Ark., 23 June, 1919. Issue No. 1 Eugene Earl, b. Searcy, Ark., 10 July, 1921, m. Joan Hanley, of Uttunwa, Iowa, living Sanford, Fla., 1953. No. 2 Alma Reta, b. Ward, Ark., 7 Aug., 1923, m. John C. Ford at Little Rock, Ark., living Decatur, Ga., 1953. No. 3 John D., b. Ward, Ark., 23 July, 1926, m. Hattie Jo Fuller at Benton, Ark., living Little Rock, Ark., 1953. No. 4 Edward Arthur, b. North Little Rock, Ark., 19 Jan., 1936. Cit. L. Mrs. W. E. Ott, Bigelow, Ark., 1953.

Isaac Blackshear, Walla Co., Texas, d. 11 Oct., 1918. Cit. Texas Wills via Mrs. A. J. Matthews, Atlanta, Ga., 1953.

Isaac, b. N. C., 1781, son of Elizabeth Davis and Moses Blackshear. D. Twiggs Co. after 1870. Wife No. 1 Benita Bailey, b. about 1785, d. Twiggs Co., Ga., between 1830 and 1840. Issue Ezekiel, b. 15 Mar., 1813, d. 20 Apr., 1903, m. Wimberly, Isaac, b. 1844, m. Cranford, John, Jesse, Winnifred, Moses, Hariet, b. 1824, d. Twiggs Co., about 1870, m. Jones, Wm. L., David, Temperence, Elizabeth, Mary and three others whose names are forgotten. Occupation, Farmer, No. 2 wife, Eliz. Wimberly, b. 1805. The order of births and the names of the mothers are not known. Benita B. B. seems to have died between 1800 and 1840, hence later births would be issue of wife No. 2 Elizabeth Wimberly. I. B. listed in Twiggs Co. Census Records 1830-40-50-6070. The 1870 Census lists him as 96 years of age, living alone and helpless. Son David is said to have been a "half brother to the others." The birth dates in The Federal Census reports show that children were born between the years 1805 and 1844. Issue Wm. L. listed Twiggs Co., Census 1860 as Farmer. In 1870 as Merchandise Clerk, no mention of Wife. Cit. Raines Vol. S. p.25. Ala. Family Records. Twiggs Co., Ga. Tax lists 1826-1833 via A U.S. Census Twiggs 169. Co., Ga., 1830-1870, Via V. Lr. Mrs. J. P. Sanders, Miami Springs, Fla. 1953, a descendant.

Isaac No.2, b. Twiggs Co., Ga., 1843, son of Elizabeth Wimberly and Isaac Blackshear, Twiggs, Co., Ga. Wife Mary Joe Cranford, b. 1844. Issue No. 1, Vannie (female), b. 1867, No. 2, Willie (male), b. 1869, No. 3 M. J. (male), b. 1869, No. 4, Everline (female), b. 1873, No. 5, James, b. 1874, No. 6, Hattie, b. 1879. Deaths and Marriages not traced.

"Isaac was captured by the enemy and was sent to prison in New York, where he was fed nothing but a thin soup, and after the War, made his way back to his home in Twiggs Co., a walking skeleton. I was told that when he came home, the women folks were preparing dinner and had a huge pot of collard greens cooking and that be couldn't wait until they were done, but ate the whole pot full half cooked." signed, Mrs. J. P. Sanders, Miami Springs, Fla. 1953.

Blackshear, Isaac (Twiggs Co., Card), Private, 5 Sept., 1861, Captured Spottsylvania, Va., 12 May, 1864. Paroled at Elmira Prison, 11 Oct., 1864. Received at Venus Point, Savannah River, Ga. for exchange 15 Nov. 1864--Dept. Pension and Records, State Capital, Atlanta, Ga. Cit. Department of Pensions and Records, State Capitol, Atlanta, Ga. via A 1880 Census Twiggs Co., Ga. via V. Lr. Mrs. J. P. Sanders, Miami Springs, Fla.

Isabell, b. about 1732, Kent Co., Del., dau. of Thomas Blackshare No. 1. M. first, Bullick, and had issue Ezekiel Bullick. M. second, McGregory, no issue found. Cit. Will of Thos. No. 1 mentioned as Dau. 15 Feb., 1768. Cit. Will of Thos. No. 2 mentioned as sister 18 Feb., 1790, p. 428. Kent Co., Dela. Probate Records.

Isabella Blackshire, 959 Fla., Memphis, Tenn. Cit. T. D. 1953.

Isabella Maria Caroline, Chart b. Laurens Co., Ga., 6 June, 1846, dau. of Isabella Maria Caroline Hamilton and Everard Hamilton Blackshear. D. Manchester Meriwether Co., Ga., 6 June, 1915, bur. at Tennille, Ga. M. Lewis Adolphus Matthews, b. Washington or Laurens Co., Ga., d. Tennille, Ga., 1902, bur. there. Son of Levin Collins Matthews and Elizabeth Ane Hudson of Stellaville, Ga. Issue No. 1 Anne Bell, b. Laurens Co., Ga., m. first, Pratt Williams, Second Thomas D. Gailey, about 1920. No. 2 William Collins, b. Laurens Co., Ga., 7 Dec., 1884, m. Antoinette M. Johnson, at Druid Hills M. E. Church, Atlanta, Ga., 17 June, 1925. No. 3 Lewis Adolphus Jr., b. Laurens Co., 1886, m. Katherine Middlebrooks, in Meriwether Co., Ga., about 1921. No. 4 A son died in infancy. No. 5 A son died in infancy. L. A. M. served in the Confederate Army, both were Methodists. He was a farmer. The 1880 Federal Census of Laurens Co., Ga., lists "Issab-lle", 28, in the familv of mother "Iserbell", occupation, "Cook". IMCM mentioned in the will of Marmaduke Hamilton of Chatham Co., Ga., 20 May, 1907, as my niece Cit. Interview with Mrs. Antoinette J. Matthews 1952, Atlanta, Ga.

1880 Census Laurens Co., History of Laurens Co., Ga. Issue No. 2 W. C. M. Occupation R. R. Purchasing Agent, (Atlantic Coast Line). Wife, Antoinette Medlock Johnson, b. DeKalb Co., Ga., 1 Sept., 1895, living 1097 Oakdale Road, N.E., Atlanta, Ga., dau. of Willie Vilenah Medlock of DeKalb Co., Ga., and Dan W. Johnson of DeKalb Co., Ga. M. 17 June, 1925. Issue No. 1 Daniel Johnson, b. Emory Hospital, Atlanta, Ga., 14 Feb., 1930, living and unmarried (1954). No. 2 Michale Hamilton, b. 27 Sept., 1935, d. 1 June, 1937. A. M. J. M. Occupation, Teaching.

Ivan, b. Dexter, Mo., 10 Jan., 1898, son of Mary Jane Weaver and Luther Blackshare. Living Albuquerque, N. M., 1953. Cit. Ls. James Osmer Blackshare, Albuquerque, N. M. Mrs. W. 0. Ott, Bigelow, Ark., 1953.

J. A. Blacksher, 2813 Nicholson Street, Houston, Texas. Cit. T. D. 1953.

J. B. Blackshur, 5305 New Orleans Street, Houston, Texas. Cit. T. D. 1953.

J. F. Blacksher, Allen Genoa, Houston, Texas. Cit. T. D. 1954.

J. M. Blackshear, 922 Cameron Street, Dallas, Texas. Cit. T. D. 1953.

J. P. Blackshear, 709 Nicholson Street, Houston, Texas. Cit. T. D. 1953.

Jacob, chart b. about 1767 Craven Co., N. C., son of Susannah and Elisha Stout Blackshear. Lived in Jones Co., N. C., and in Twiggs, Houston, and Stewart Counties in Ga. D. Stewart Co. between 1840 and 1850. Wife, Judith Moore, b. N. C. between 1760 and 1770, d. in Houston Co., Ga., between 1830 and 1840. Name of parents unknown. M. in N. C., about 1787. Issue No. 1 Mary, m. Wall (or Watt). No. 2 Nancy, m. Davis and Griffin. No. 3 John, m. Blackshear, Vinson and, Nesmith. No. 4 Enoch, m. Wall. No. 5 Alice, m. Platt. No. 6 Ann, m. Platt. No. 7 Lewis, m. Platt. No. 8 Silas, m. ...?... Jacob was a Planter and evidently a favored child and grandchild. He was a very large man. A neighbor seeing him with his sons John, and Enoch, asked them to step on the wagon scales and observed that the three weighed more than half a ton! His son, Silas, lived with him during his declining years, he died at the home of Silas in Stewart Co., after the 1840 Census and before the 1850 Census.

• 1785, Mentioned in Will of his Grandfather as being under 21 years of age.
• 1790, Deed from Agnes Blackshear, consideration "Love and Affection to my Grandsons Jacob and Alexander." Sept. 17 Register of Deeds Book 1 p. 559. Craven Co., Court House, Newbern, N. C.
• 1796, Witnessed Deed Elisha and Moses Blackshear to James Goodman 9 Jan.
• 1797, Deed to John Gilbert 12 Jan. Deed Book 3 p. 179.
• 1801, Deed (Jacob and Alexander) to John Gilbert 17 March, 100 Acres of Land left to them by their Grandfather Alexander. Deed Book 3 p. 596. 1808, Mentioned in Will of his father Elisha Stout Blackshear 11 Dec.
• 1800, Listed in Federal Census of Jones Co., N. C., age between 26 and 45. Wife the same. 2 Males under 10. 2 Females under 10. 2 Females 10 to 16. 2 Slaves. 1818, First record in Georgia, on Tax List for Twiggs Co. He owned no property and was not listed as subjected to poll tax, tho' the amount of his tax was 31 1/4 cents which was the amount of 1 poll. His son, Enoch, is shown as having 50 Acres in the 28th District, number of lot not given.
• 1820, Jacob living in Captain Jefferson's District, Twiggs Co., and drew lot No. 96 in the 9th District of Irvin Co. He did not pay the required fee until 15 Dec., 1834, at which time the district had became a part of Lowndes County.
• 1826, Jacob does not appear on the Twiggs Co. Tax Digest.
• 1830, Listed in the Federal Census of Houston Co., age 50-60.
• 1832, Living in Sinclair's District Houston Co., and drew lot No.309 in the first district of the third section. This lot became a part of Paulding Co., in 1832.
• 1840, Male of his age listed in household of his son Silas, Stewart Co., Federal Census. 1850, Neither listed in F. Census, Stewart Co. General Cit. Raines Vol. 5. p. 36. Will of Alexander Historical Commission N. C. Book A p. 61. Family Chart by James Appleton Blackshear (1865) after talks with Enoch, son of Jacob.

Jacob, b. Tenn., 26 Jan., 1802, son of Jesse Blackshear, son of Elisha Stout Blackshear of Jones Co., N. C. Lived in McNairy and Obion Counties Tenn. D. Obion Co. Wife No. 1 Mary Berry, b. 7 Sept., 1799. Issue No. 1 Emily, m. Swain and Riggs. No. 2 James, m. Dines and Riggs. Wife No. 2 Jane F. ...?..., b. 17 Sept., 1807. Issue No. 3 Samuel U., b. 13 Aug., 1826, d. near Corinth, Miss.* No.4 Thomas N., b. 19 Aug., 1828, no further trace. No. 5 Martha Angie, m. Nelson Riggs. No. 6 John C., m. Maloney. No. 7 Matilda C., m. Cravens in Tenn. No. 8 Mary, b. 2 Sept., 1836, (perhaps Mary Catherine) no further trace. No. 9 Steven H., b. 4 Sept., 1838, no further trace. No. 10 Jesse B., b. 4 Apr., 1841, no further trace. Wife No. 3 Mary P. ...?..., b. Ireland, 21 May, 1817. Issue No. 11 Jacob Newton, b. 13 Jan., 1850, no further trace. No. 12 Hersilly C., (Sis) b. Obion Co., Tenn., 23 Dec., 1853. No. 13 Alexander L., (Fate) m. Burton. This Jacob was a Methodist Preacher. "This Jacob was a big fat man and a preacher." Lr. Robert I. Blackshare, Little Rock, Ark. Descendant. Vol. 5 Compendium of American Genealogy lists the following: "4 Jacob, b. Tenn., of English Descent. No. 3 John C., b. Tenn., 1832, d. 1880. No. 2 John, b. Tenn., 1867, d. 1899, changed name from Blacksher to Blackshare. Josiah Arthur Blackshare, b. Stoddard Co., Mo., 1887, adopted by Cossairt." Cit. The Bible of this Jacob via Plant L. Blackshire, Bellefont, Ark. Lr. Mrs. C. H. Metcalf, Sarasota, Fla., 1953. Federal Census of McNairy Co., Tenn., 1830. *Issue No. 3 Sam'l. U. is said to have been a Methodist Preacher, no other trace.

Jacob Lynden, b. about 1857, son of Sarah Ann Dines and James Blackshear of Boydsville, Ark., and Obion Co., Tenn. Cit. Lr. Mrs. C. H. Metcalf, Sarasota, Fla.

Jacob Ramer, b. 3 Sept., 1834, son of Eliza Ramer and Aaron Elias Blackshere. Lived Chase Co., Kansas, d. "Clove Cotton" Woods Falls, Kas., 1897, wife, Melissa A. Martin. Date and place of m. unknown. Issue No. 1 Earl M., m. Beaty. No. 2 Carl L. B., Kas., not traced. No. 3 Cora, not traced. No. 4, Frank, not traced. No. 5 Ramer, not traced. No. 6 Harold, not traced, last known address, Carizzo, N. M. Issue No. 4 was a Doctor lived and d. in Cole Springs, Cob. Cit. Lr. Mrs. V. P. Kruza 1954. "Upper Monongahela Valley" Callahan, pp. 504-5 via F. Raines Misclns Papers.

James No. 1 b. Kent Co., Dela., about 1735, son of Agnes and Alexander Blackshear (Sometimes spelled Blackshare, 'shiar, 'shaw, 'shore, etc., etc.). Lived in Craven Co., N. C., and then in Jones Co., when it was created out of Craven. D. Jones County, about 1788. Will probated Dec. Term Jones Co., Court. Wife Catherine Franck(Bush), b. N. C., dau. of Sevil Muller and John Martin Franck. M. about 1758. Issue No 1 James Jr., b. Craven Co., 30 Aug., 1759, d. 11 Nov., 1782, never m. No. 2 Edward, m. Mitchell. No. 3 David, m. Hamilton. No. 4 Elizabeth, m. Blake Bryan. No. 5 Susannah, m. Edward Bryan. No. 6 Elijah, b. 17 July, 1771, d. Laurens Co., Ga., 1821. No. 7 Penelope, m. Edward Bryan (Cousin to the above Edward Bryan). No. 8 Joseph, m. Tennille. James No. 1, Occupation, Planter, owned land in part of "New Germany" in Craven Co., N. C. Cit. p. 14 Blanche Abee's "Humphries". Catherine Franck m. first, Hardy Bush and had issue No. 1 John, No. 2 William, No. 3 Mary. Cit. "American Ancestry" Vol. 11 p.58. Some events in Chronological Order follows:

• 1753, Deed from Walpole (?) Gillett both of Craven Co., no date given 100 Acres on So. Side of Tuckaho River for 10 pounds proclamation Money (Probated May 1753 Term Craven Co., Court. Cit. Register of Deeds Craven Co., Book 7 p. 239.
• 1760, Deed from John Franck both of Craven Co., 9 March, 1760, for 160 Acres on the So. Side of Trent River for 50 Pounds Proclamation Money. Cit. R. of D. Craven Co., Book 2 p.251.
• 1760, Deed to Henry Roads of "Jupelin" (Duplin) Co., 16 Oct., 1760, for 100 Acres on Tuckaho on the So. Side of Tuckahoe swamp, in Craven Co., joining whiteheads line for 52 Pounds Proclamation Money. Cit. R. of D. Book 1 p. 595.
• 1760, Indenture made 16 Oct., 1760, proved Jan., 1762, Term Craven Co., Court same as above, "The Kings Dues Excepted." Signed in the presence of John Gilbert and Nitch W. Sheffer.
• 1764, Grant No 325 for 50 Acres on No. Side of Trent River, entered 14 May, 1764, Issued 16 Nov., 1764. Surveyed by Levin Lane 14 May, 1764, with Chain Bearers John Lavender and Benjamin Handlin. Cit. Land Grant Office, Raleigh, N. C., Book 17 p.145, also in Book 18 p. 130.
• 1777, With Silas Bryan and H. M. Isler appointed to divide the remaining part of the John Franck Estate 9 Dec., 1777.
• 1781, Appointed Lieutenant in Captain John Hunts Company of the 7th N. C. Regiment 14 July, 1781. Cit. N. C. State Records Vol. XVII p. 967.
• No. Date. Claim No.2747 (J. Blackshed) for 9/0/0 and 2/2/0. Cit. N. C. Revolutionary Army Accounts Vol. VI p. 80 folio 3.
• 1784, Deed from Lemuel Lavendar 26 Feb., 1784, for 65 Acres on So. Side of Trent River adjoining other lands of said Blackshear, consideration 87/10/0. Cit. R. of D. Jones Co., Book C p. 223.
• 1785, 2 White Males-21 to 60 years. 4 White Males under 21 or over 60. 2 Females any age. 31 Negroes. Cit. Jones Co., N. C. Census, (Not Federal) 1785.
• 1798, Will made 6 Feb. 1788 probated Dec. Term of Jones Co. Court 1788. No wife mentioned. Sons Edward, David, Elijah, Joseph, the last two under 21 years of age. Dau. Betsy Bryan, Susannah Bryan and Penelope Blackshear. Executors Edward, David and Elijah.
• 1782, James Jr. Killed in raid by Tories Cit. A Proclamation by the Governor and a Resolution by the House concerning the apprehension of Rice Bass, John Bass, Harrison Bass, William Roberts, Thomas Dean Jr., and Daniel Miller, all of whom are charged with the Murder of Martin Franck and James Blackshear, Vol. XVII p. 107 and Vol. XXIV p. 835 State and Colonial Records of N. C. by Clark. Other Cit. Lineage Book Vol. 9 1895 D. A. R. National Numbers 8998-8999-9000. "Ga. Landmarks "Vol. 1 p. 720. Men of Mark in Ga. Vol. II p. 168 Family Records via A. Laura E. Blackshear, Athens, Ga. History of Laurens Co., Ga. Memoirs of Gen'l David. B.

JAMES BLACKSHEAR'S WILL

"In the Name of God Amen." "I, James Blackshear of Jones County, North Carolina, planter being in good health, sound mind and memory blessed be God do this sixth day of February in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-Eight (1788) make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say; Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my son, Edward Blackshear, the nine following negroes to-wit: Jack, Mary, Rose, Jupiter, Treasey, Jude and Sine, Austin and Nancy, also one mare called Queen, one horse called Trump, one half of a wagon and tackling, one plow-shear and coulter, two azes, one grubbing hoe, two weeding hoes, one bed, and furniture, one iron pot, one handmill, and such part of my cattle as I shall hereafter appoint to him and his heirs forever.

Item: I give and bequeath to my son, David Blackshear, the eight following negroes (to-wit): Tony, Easter, Pompey, Bird, Squire, Tiller, Rachel and little Rose, also the following horses, Cromwell, Dick and Dido, also one feather bed and furniture, one half the wagon and tackling, one plow and fluke, two azes, one grubbing hoe and two weeding hoes, also such part of my cattle as I shall hereafter appoint to him and his heirs forever.

Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Betsey Bryan, the following negroes namely: Cate, Venus, Derbe, Tener and the first child Chloe brings after this date and provided the above mentioned Venus has no living child at the year Ninety One or before that time. Then in case of such failure my will is that my daughter Betsey shall have the first negro child born from either of my wenches after that date, but if the above said Venus have one living child at the above said date, then my daughter Betsey is not to have this last mentioned unborned child, also I give to my daughter one young horse, Kulpepper to her and her heirs forever.

Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Susanna Bryan the following negroes (to-wit): Rachel, Baalam, Phebe, Rachel's Tom, Emperor and the first-child Florenza brings after this date, also one young horse called Gilderay, three cows to her and her heirs forever.

Item: I give and bequeath to my son, Elijah Blackshear one half acre lot in Trenton lying upon the road from the courthouse towards the mill, also fifty acres of land on little -Chinquepin, also one negro man named Peter and further my will and desire is that the remainder and residue of negroes not heretofore given be divided into three lots as equal as may be one of the said lots I give and bequeath to my son, Elijah also my gun, one bed and furniture to him and his heirs forever.

Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Penelope Blackshear, one of the above mentioned lots of negroes, also six cows, my chest, and looking glass, one bed, and furniture to her and her heirs forever.

Item: I give and bequeath to my son, Joseph Blackshear, the plantation where I now live and the land thereunto belonging which I held by two deeds, one from John Frank, the other from Simull Lavendar, also one hundred and fifty acres on little Cypress also one-half acre lot in Trenton lying between the jail and the mill pond, also one of the above mentioned lots of negroes, also one feather bed and furniture to him and his heirs forever.

And further my will and desire is that my two sons, Edward and David drive as many young cattle as we have to spare, that is heifers, to Georgia and - take my cattle that is there and -put them all together and keep them and make use of steers or old cows till my son, Elijah arrive to the age of twenty-one years and then make a division of the whole stock including them of my own purchase, each of them, the said Edward and David, to take of one third of the said cattle and the other third divide between their two brothers, Elijah and Joseph equally and further I give to my two sons, Edward and David twenty-two year old hogs and six sows and a boar, also the hard money that William Bush owes me to pay the expense of driving cattle.

Item: My will and desire is that my daughter, Penelope should have one horse or mare out of my stock not given away and that the second best belonging to my estate when my son, Elijah arrives to the age of twenty-one years, also my will and desire is that my daughter Penelope may have one third of my ewes and one third of my household goods not heretofore given away, also my will and desire is that four pounds be raised out of debts due me to buy my daughter Penelope a table, also I give her my teaspoons at Mr. Tizdels, also that my executor buy her a dozen cups and saucers.

I further will that my daughter Betsey have a looking glass bought at forty five shilling price and a table at four pounds price and paid for out of my estate, and further all my cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, household furniture and all other property not given away I give to my two sons including notes, certicates and all other debts that is to say to be equally divided between my two sons Elijah and Joseph after a sufficiency for the use of my family is drawn out. My will and desire is that my son, Elijah shall have the use of my plantation for the support of himself, his sister and brother and family 'till my son Joseph arrives to the age of twenty-one years and I make and ordain my three beloved sons, Edward Blackshear, David Blackshear and Elijah Blackshear my executors of this my last will and testament to see the same performed according to my true intent.

In witness where of I the said James Blackshear have hereunto set my hand and fixed my Seal the day and year above written.

James Blackshear (Seal)

Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said James Blackshear as and for his last will and testament in presence of us whose names are hereunto written who did each of us subscribe our names as witnesses at his request and in his presence in the room where he then was the second day of April, 1788.

John Lavender
Rice Dulin
William Lavender

State of North Carolina, Jones County, December term, 1788.

This was the aforegoing last will and testament of James Blackshear, deceased duly proved in open court by the oath of John Lavender and Rice Dulin, two of the subscribing witnesses in due form of law and ordered to be recorded-at the same time Edward Blackshear and David Blackshear, two of the executors therein named qualified as such agreeable to law--Order that Letters Testamentary issue accordingly:

Attest: Len Bryan, C.C.
North Carolina,
Jones County.

I, A. E. Hammond, Clerk of the Superior Court of Jones County, do hereby certify that the foregoing and attached two sheets constitutes a true and correct copy of the last will and testament of James Blackshear deceased, as taken from and compared with the original now on record in this office in Book of Wills "A", Page 175. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the 29th day of September 1930.

A. E. Hammond
Clerk Superior Court
Jones County
(Superior Court Seal affixed)

Franck, John Martin, b. Germany, 1682, came to America about 1710 lived and died in Craven Co., N. C., D. 1745, Will in State of N. C. Archives Raleigh, Book K. p. 371. Wife, Civil (Sevil) Muller (Miller), b. Palatinate, in Germany, 1695, dau. of Jacob Muller. Came to America with her parents about 1710. (She married after the death of first husband to a Mr. Sheets.) Marriage in N. C. about 1714. Issue No. 1 Jacob, No. 2 John, No. 3 Edward, No. 4 Elizabeth, No. 5 Mary, No. 6 Susannah, m. Heritage. No. 7 Catherine, m. first, Hardy Bush and had issue. Second, James Blackshear, which see_No. 8 Barbara, m. Dan'l Shine. No. 9 Anna Sybella, m. Gaspar Timmerman. Cit. Will of John Martin Franck proved March Term 1769, Craven Co., Court.

THE WILL OF JOHN MARTIN FRANCK

In the name of God, Amen:

I, John Martin Frank, of Craven County, in the province of N. C., being in good health and body and of sound and perfect mind and memory, praise therefore be given to God, doe make and ordaine this my last will and testament in the manner and forme following: that is to say, first and principally, I commend my soule to almighty God that Gave it me, and my body I Commit to ye earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named, and as touching the disposal of such temporal Estate as it hath pleased God to bestow me I give and dispose thereof as followeth:

First, I will that my just Depts and funeral charges be paid and satisfied.

Item. I lend and bequeth to my loving wife, Sevil Frank one plantation Called by ye name of ChinPin, with 400 Acors of land, moore or less, for & the Iniuren her Natural Life, and after her discease to my son John Frank, to him and heairs for ever; likewise I lend and beqquarth to my loving wife 3 Negrows (to wit), toney and Rachel his wife and fillis, one feather Bead and pare of pillers, one pare of sheets, one rug, one Blancit and Boulster, and after her disease to fall to her heairs lawfully begoting of her body with me. Further, I give to my loving wife one pare of Curtins, and twelve cowse and calves, the 5th part of ye dry Cattle, half of ye hogs, ye 5th parte of ye sheep; Likewise I give to my loving wife, one sorrel horse named brass, one white mare branded with G. K. and colte, and an equal part of ye Depts that is come in after my lawful Depts is paid and one lite Gray Horse called friday, branded M. F.: likewise, I give to my loving wife, two small spiuning wheales and one Grate Spinning Wheale, and one small Bell mettle skillet one Large Copper Cittle I Bought from Celly, and one bell mettle Mortor, and one potrack, one Silver peper box, and one Gray Horse.

Item. I give and bequarth to my son Edward Franck, 3 Negrows (to wit) Bungy, antoney and tom, and 12 Cowes and Calves, an equal parte of the dry Cattle after my belowed wife, Sevil Frauck, has her parte out, one feather bed, one Rug, one pare of sheets, one Boulster, likewise I give to my son, Edward Franck, thre youse and one Ram, and one Silver Watch he has rec'd alridy. Furthe, I give to my son, Edward Franck, one maire Called plesant, one Bay horse Called frollick, one hose Called Bay, and an equal part of my Depts that is due to me after my beloved wife, Sevil Franck, has her share out, and all my lawful Depts is paid, and an equal parte of ye moveable that is to be sould After my beloved wife, Sevil Franck has her share out of it; one Warnote Dask.

Item. I give and bequart to my son John Franck, three Negrows (to wit) tobey, farow and one feather bead, Boulster, Rug, one pare sheets, and one silver wach, one silver wach that I sent out with Mr. Godfree to be mended, and one Clock, and as Equal parte of ye sheep after my beloved wife (wife) Sevel Frauck has her share out, and one mare and Colte Called flie, an equal part of ye deapts that is due to me after my lawful Depts is paid and my beloved wife has her share out, an Equal parte of ye hogs, and an Equal parte of ye moveables after mymy beloved wife has her share out, and two plow horses, one Gray horse and one Bay horse.

Item. I give and bequart to my daughter Susanna Franck (similar chattels but to share in land after Sevil's death PLB).

Item. I give and bequarth to my daughter Sevil Franck (Similar chattels and land as with Susanna. PLB).

Item. Names my daughter Barbara Franck with similar bequests.

Item mentions my daughter Catherine Franck with similar chattels but gives her 500 Acors of land on the No. Side of Trent River, joining Chinpin.

Item Mentions my daughter Mary Worsley with similar chattels but gives her "640 Acors of land upon Wine Creek" CALLED James Marchels plantation.

Item. Mentions my daughter Elizabeth Harrold with similar Chattels but no land.

Item Mentions Grand Children, John Worsley's children, no number mentioned "every one of them." Thomas Harold's two. (Abbreviations by P. L. B.)

Sevil as Executrix with son Edward and friend Frederick Isler Executors.

Date This third Day of November in ye Heare of our Lord 1744 (3 November 1744). Witnesses Christian Isler (His Mark) Melcher Remm Frederick Isler (Endorsement Martin Fraunk's Will 1745)

From N. C. Wills by Grimes p. 197. Original in the Office of the Secty of State of N. C. 1745.

Susannah Franck chart m. William Heritage who d. 1769. Their son John m. Rachel Whitfield and had Rachel Heritage who m. James Bryan. Rachel and James had John Heritage Bryan who m. Mary Shepard. Their son Henry R. Bryan m. Mary B. Norcott and had Shepard Bryan who m. Florence Jackson. Shepard Bryan chart was born in Newbern, N. C., 8 Dec., 1871. Moved to Atlanta, Ga., as a young man. Became Judge, Superior Court, Atlanta Circuit, 1922. Retired from the Bench and became a distinguished Attorney at Law. A prominent citizen of Atlanta. Served on many Boards both Civic and Commercial. Head of law firm Bryan, Carter and Ansley, Atlanta, Ga., 1954. Cit. Interview Aug., 1954. Who's Who in America.

James, b. N. C., about 1758, son of Susannah and Elisha Stout Blackshear. Dr. Raines lists as the No. 2 child of Susannah and ESB. "Went over the Alleganee Mountains". Ala. records. "Went over the Cumberland Mountains". Raines. This James is probably the father of James Blackshire, b. 1775 to 1794, who lived in Williamson Co., Tenn., in 1820, but no proof has been located. Cit. Raines Vol. S. p. 1. Alabama Family Records pp 2 & 4.

James Blackshire, b. 1775 to 1794. Lived in Williamson Co., Tenn., in 1820. Wife's name unknown, b. 1775 to 1794. Issue No. 1 Male, b. 1794 to 1804, No.2 Male, b. before 1810, No. 3 Male, b. before 1810, No. 4 Female, b. before 1810. 1 Slave and 1 employed in agriculture. Cit. 1820 Census, Williamson Co. Tenn. via Mrs. B. S. Veitch, Washington, D.C.

James, b. N. C., 6 Oct., 1793, son of Elizabeth Stanley and Abraham Blackshear No. 2. Married ..?... who was b. about 1794. Issue 1 Male, b. 1815 to 1820, and 1 Male, born 1815 to 1820. The connection between the Raines Entry for the son of Abraham and the Census Entry of 1830 in Laurens Co., Ga. is based wholly on probabilities and is not to be taken as documentation. Dr. Raines could not trace James the son of Abraham No. 2, it is known that Abraham No. 2 once lived in Washington Co., Ga., as did many who were later located in Laurens Co. There were no other likely James's in the area, hence the probability. Cit. Raines Vol. 5. p. 2. 1830 Census Laurens Co., Ga.

James Blackshear, b. N. C., or Ga., 1793 to 1795, parentage unknown. Married Catherine ...?..., who was b. in N. C., or Ga., 1800 to 1811. Listed in 1840 Census Henry Co., Ala. Male 30 to 40, Female 20 to 30, a female 5 to 10, and 2 males under 5. The 1850 Census of Henry Co. lists him at 55 and Catherine at 50, with Prudy Heath 18, and Jas. J. at 12, Jane at 10, then Jesse at 8, Female, age 5 and Margaret age 2. This Family seems to have moved to Barbour Co., Ala., in time for the 1860 Census, where the parents are listed as Blackshew. Son James J. seems to have remained in Henry Co., where he is listed as a farmer in the household of Henry G. Glider in 1860. Prudy Heath had either married or died, Jane was listed as Louisa Jane, Jesse W. and Margaret are living with their parents and another son, Wm. T., age 9 years, has been added since the 1850 Census. There is a lack of uniformity about the Birth Place in the several census, some say N. C., and others say Ga. Cit. Federal Census Henry Co., Ala. 1840-50 and Barbour Co., Ala., 1860.

James Blackshear, listed in 1810 Census of Jones Co., N. C., age from 16 to 26 years, no family, no district shown, vol. 6 p. 293, with James R. Bryan listed above and Ezekiel Blackshear listed below. The birth range of this James could make him the son of Abraham No. 2 or a grandson of Elisha Stout. James Blackshear and Katherine F. B. Blackshear had a son named James but he was killed by the Tories during the Revolutionary War. None of his Grandsons were born within this age range. Since he is listed next to Ezekiel, who was the son of Jesse, (the son of Elisha S. B.) it seems reasonable to suppose that this James was the brother to Ezekiel and therefore the son of Jesse. Cit. 1810 Census of Jones Co., N. C.

James, b. Obion Co., Tenn., 19 Aug., 1824, son of Mary Berry and Jacob Blackshir. D. in Clay Co., Ark. Wife No. 1, Sarah Anne Dines, b. Tenn. in 1828. D. 1857. M. 27 May, 1847. Issue No. 1 William Samuel, m. No. 1 Emily S. Cox, m. No. 2, Aneliza Ellis, No. 2, Robert, b. 1851. D. 1884, No. 3, Sidney, b. 1853, d. 1884, No. 4 James Thomas, m. Gentry, No. 5 Jacob Lynden b. 1857. Issue 2, 3, 4 & 5 born in McNairy Co., Tenn. Wife No. 2, Mrs. Ruth Emalene (Riggs) Evans, b. Tenn., m. 14 March, 1858. Issue No. 6 Infant, b. 1859, died in infancy, No. 7 Mary, b. 1861, No. 8 John S., b. 1863, No. 9 Ora, No. 10 Ira, No. 11 Lee.
Treasurer of Clay Co., Ark., 1874-1876-1878.
My grandfather came from McNair Co., Tenn. I was a small boy when he died. He was 6’3” tall. None of his sons were under 6 ‘3’’.’’
R. I. Blackshire.
‘‘My grandfather moved to Clay Co., Ark., in 1857 or 1858.’’ Plaut L. Blackshire.

James Blackshear, Petersburg, Tenn. Entered Service of the U. S. A. during the 2nd World War.
Cit. Lr. Mrs. Cecil Ricketts, Waynesboro, Tenn., 1951, to Mrs. R. C. Roney, Gleason, Tenn.

James Blackshire, 358 E. 64th Street, Los Angeles, Calif. Cit. T. D. 1953.

James Blackshir, (B-acks-ir) Farmer, b. Ga., 1823, lived Calhoun Co., Ala., 1860. Wife, Sasannah , b. Tenn., 1818. Issue Anna, b. Ala., 1855.
Cit. 1860 Census Calhoun Co., Ala., via V.

James Addison, b. Houston Co., Ga., 29 Oct., 1819, (1:30 A.M.) son of Margaret (Peggy) Wall and Enoch Blackshear, Sumter Co., Ga. D. Sumter County, Ga., 25 July, 1917. Bur. Blackshear Cemetery, Sumter Co., Ga. Will filed in Sumter Co., Ga. Wife, Roxana Caroline Ward (Miss Caline), b. Dooly or Randolph Co., Ga., 22 June, 1818. D. Sumter Co., Ga., 22 Dec., 1903. Bur. Blackshear Cemetery near Maddox Crossing. M. Sumter Co., Ga., 29 Sept., 1840. Issue No. 1 Capt. Appleton, b. 5 July, 1841, Houston Co. D. Louisiana, 26 Feb., 1867 (!). No. 2 Roxie Ann Hasseltine, m. Beacham of Laurens Co. No. 3 Thos. Enoch, b. 29 Feb., 1844. P. 20 Feb., 1854, Sumter Co. No. 4 Martha Josephine, b. 8 Nov., 1845, d. 21 Mar., 1854, Sumter Co., No. 5 Clarissa Emeline, m. Barwick, No. 6 Margaret Elizabeth, (Aunt Pink), m. Henry Alonzo Countryman, No. 7 Perry Link field, m. Blackshear, No. 8 Juda Virginia, m. Seals.
Occupation, farmer, 1850 Census Sumter Co., Ga., lists property $1,000.00.
1860 Census Sumter Co. Ga. lists property $4,500.00, 1870 Census Sumter Co. Ga. lists property $2,200.00. 1864-65, On advice of his son, James Appleton, he bought lumber with his Confederate money and bonds. This lum ber was used in the residence I knew near Maddox Crossing in Sumter Co., Ga. (Mrs. L. S. Newton, Dillon, S. C.) 1880 Census Sumter Co., Ga. GMD 1007—New 16 District. Jas. A. Age 58, farmer. Caroline Wife, Pink 21, daughter at home, Lucy Beacham 11, Granddaughter attending school. Hamp Blackshear 18 Negro, Robt. Bryant 19, Negro.

The Will of James Addison Blackshear made, 12 Oct., 1914, Proven 28 July, 1917—Recorded Will Book B. pp. 371-2 Ordinary’s Office, Americus, Sumter, Co. Ga.
Heirs: Daughters — Margaret Elizabeth Countryman, Roxie Ann Beachinan, Juda Va. Seals.
Grandchildren. “4 children of my son P. L. Blackshear, to wit: P. L. B., Jr.—Mrs. Carrie Bridges, Mrs. Elizabeth Newton & Mrs. Clara V. Bates”
“7 children of Mrs. Emma Barwick, to wit: John W, W. S., T. E., H. C., J. W., Miss M. E. & Miss C. E. Barwick.”
Executor “My son-in-law—H. A. Countryman”. Estate in Land—Live Stock—Cash & Chattels.
Witnesses H. C. Guy—C. W. Williams. 0. D. Reese, N.P.S. Co., Ga.
Cit. Family Bible via M. E. B. Countryman—Family Chart, J. Ap Blackshear (1865)—Grave-Stones—U.S. Census Reports—Raines Vol. S. p. 38.

James Albert, b. Henry Co., Ala., 1 May, 1891, son of Amanda Davis and Henry Judson Blackshear. Living, Atlanta, Ga. Wife, Ellie Avery Paschall, b. Talladega, Ala., 1900, dau. of a Miss Beavers and Wilton Avery. M. Atlanta, Ga., 1933. Issue No. 1 Margaret (Peggy) Amanda, b. Atlanta, 1934, m. Deckner. J. A. B., Occupation, Rate Clerk South ern Railway Co., Cit. ‘phone interview 23 Oct., 1952.

James Appleton, b. Sumter Co., Ga., 5 July, 1841, son of Caroline Ward and James Addison Blackshear—never married—d. Claiborne Parish, La., 1867, a victim of tuberculosis.
Scholar, Soldier, Diletante and Philogynist.
A cadet at Georgia Military Institute, Marietta, Ga. at the outbreak of the 1861-65 War. Left school to organize “a Company of the boys that were raised up with him near Americus”.
First Lieutenant & Captain of Infantry, Georgia State Troops.
Captain of Artillery at age 21 years. Congressional District Enrolling Officer in Georgia, Age 23.
The following extracts from his Diary are submitted to illustrate the times and conditions of his day and his youthful reactions to them.

Sept. 16—Moved out from camp at sunrise to take positions on the lines and halted in Sharpsburg until the positions could be found. Whilst halted here it was my good fortune to receive the first token of regard with which the yankees have ever complimented me. A 20 pound Parrott shell passing immediately over the officers grouped in front ranged the en tire column but struck harmlessly into an out house in rear. The peculiarities of the feelings which the howling of that shell produced seemed to me plain indications of freaks in my moral nature, but I would not have dodged for a thousand dollars and if I had been by myself I dare say I would not have missed dodging for twice the sum. I am, however, proud to be able to say that this messenger startled me more than time tens of thousands which afterwards brought their woeful tidings. 11 o’clock A.M.—Took position on a high hill imme diately in front of the enemy. 3 o’clock P.M.—Fights begin in skirmishing and cannonading on the left wing. 5 o’clock P.M. —Infantry fire from both sides begins. 51/2 P.M.—Jackson’s Corps arrives from Harpers Ferry. 6 P.M.—Tremendous fighting, which lasts until 7. 7½ P.M.—Infantry fire ceases with the enemy driven a few yards from his original position. 9 P.M.—Cannonadings cease and many a weary soldier pillowed perhaps upon the corpse of his comrade dreams for the last time of “home, love & Kindred.”

Sept. 17—Wednesday 5 o’clock A.M.—Occasional musketry had already disturbed our slumbers but the time had now come when none could sleep save the peaceful dead. The great battle of Sharpsburg was begun. Long lines of infantry fired the dark horizon with sheets of flame and filled the morning breeze with missiles of death. Tremendous batteries of artillery sent their.missions of destruction screaming through the air and the sun which seemed to rise through hills of blood soon illuminated a spec tacle on that dreadful field which no pen can describe. The contest raged during the whole day and still it was undecided. Two hundred thousand men had for more than twelve hours made all the ingenuity, the skill and the experience of ages subservient in killing each other and beyond this not one thing had been accomplished. Both armies held and slept upon the field but neither could boast of victory.

Sept. 18—Both armies remained all day confronting each other unwilling and in all probability unable to renew the conflict in force. At 8 o ‘clock P.M. the Confederate army begins its retreat across the Potomac into Virginia, the transportation having already crossed.

Sept. 19—The sun rose bloomingly from behind the hills and lo! to the consternation of the yankees the “rebels” were gone. We had escaped, you may say, like a bird from the hands of the fowler. We had marched until we could march no more. We had perished until food or death one must come. We had fought until we could fight no longer, and a God send had saved us from destruction. Had the enemy pursued and at tacked us on the evening of the 18th, as he might have done had he been vigilant—our army would have been annihilated and our country over-run. Passed through Sheperdstown. Stopped at a country house where I ate the first “apple but ter” that I ever saw. Whilst here and taking dinner of beef without salt some shells from the yanks made us “git further” and we camped—.

Sept. 20—Went down river, formed line of battle. Drove 5000 enemy back with great slaughter, camped on Martinsburg road. Sept. 22 to Oct. 5, on the road between Martinsburg and Winchester and between Winchester and Front Royal.

Oct. 6—A quiet Sabbath afternoon brought orders which rended my happiness, wounded my pride and disappointed my ambition. The orders called for the reorganization of the artillery of the whole army under plea of the necessity of the service which necessity existed in the scarcity of horses and forage. More than twenty (20) batteries—mine among them— were temporarily reduced. The good horses and men with the best of the guns were assigned to other artillery companies in the service. Condemned horses, ammunitions and the most inferior guns were turned in to the ordnance department. The officers who were relieved reported to the Secretary of War and were by him assigned to duty.

I remained on duty at Camp Lee still visiting Mollie almost every day until the 18th of November when upon my own application I was ordered to report “for assignment to duty and orders” to the Commandant of Conscripts for Georgia. Of course I now called upon Mollie and informed her that I must leave her for a time—(and it may be forever)—Poor girl! her heart swelled, her face colored and her eyes over flowed with tears. She hung about my neck, kissed me and sat down upon the lounge in deep but silent grief. Presently she asked in broken accents some questions concerning my prospects and probable return to Richmond. I gave her what consolation I could telling her that I would be apt to see her as often as I applied for leave and that my duties in Ga. would be more agreeable, easy and honorable than what they had been in Va. She seemed to cheer up when I alluded to more honorable employment, for she was of firm opinion that my abilities were wasting for want of employment. A short and sweet conversation then ensued, at the close of which I told her that we had to part, that matters had become reconciled between us touching the parting that we had both realized it, that we should meet again soon and that we might as well be cheerful as sad. She said she thought so and seemed very much nerved. I asked her to play the Marseilles hymn. She did so and it was pleasing beyond description. My time was growing short. It was now near time for the cars to leave 5 o ‘clock P.M. Thoughtlessly I asked her to sing the sweet little air “Good Bye.” She began but could not finish it. She sung but a few words with trembling voice, then buried her face in her hands and wept like a child. I gently raised her from the stool of the piano and we locked arms across the neck of each other and for a minute wept together. I then pressed her close to my body. We mingled tears with tears and lips with lips, I left her, praying in my heart as I now do that the blessings of God may forever rest upon her and especially that no fiend may ever gain her holy affections and by their strength betray her. In crossing over the bridge on the James she had from her father’s house a splendid view of the train which took me away and her first letter says “I felt like all was going with it”. While the train was on the bridge I took a “Longing, lingering look” at the cottage by the river. I could see my Darling Mollie but could not distinguish her features—God bless her, I may see her again no more, forever.

Upon reporting to Lt. Col. Jno. B. Weems Commandant Con scripts for Georgia with Headquarters at Macon I was by special orders No. 2 Nov. 29, 1862, assigned as Enrolling Officer for the Seventh Congressional District with my Headquarters at Griffin, Ga. Col. Bailey, my predecessor there, had paid but little attention to the business of his office even for the short time in which he held it and I may have been justly said to have been the first Enrolling Officer the District ever had. The locality was a very healthy and pleasant one and the society
if the place extremely agreeable. The ravages of war had not yet devastated the country and the free spirit of the people iemained comparatively unhurt. In a few days Lieut. Council reported to me for duty as Asst. Eng. Offr. The business of the office was soon arranged for his accomodation and mine. He preferred the society of gentlemen and consequently the work of our office and there not being enough to busy us both I paid my respects to the ladies and lived the life of a loafer as most men are want to do. In the morning I would rise about eight o’clock, dress and drink and breakfast, read the paper if there was one and go into town about 9 or ten where I would meet Capt. Stark, Capt. Lewis, Col. Rogers Billy Mitchell, Cook, Dr. Daniel, Mayor Jossey, Major Smith and divers oth ers, Tobe Johnson, Capt. Johnson, Capt. Gross, & Trent, Ried, more or less every day. Drinks and billiards being cheap, contributed to our amusement, in fact, constituted our favorite en tertainment. Occasionally we would have whist and drinks. About one P.M. we went to dinner and returned to town about three. The afternoon I generally spent in riding either on horseback or in buggy with or without ladies.

The evening constituted the best part of the day and was al most invariably spent in company with the ladies. Parties, sociables, private entertainments, and visits took up the hours from 8 to eleven sometimes to 1, 2 and 3 A.M. Upon these oc casions I generally met ( 12 ladies named).

Camp Lawton Nov. 19, 1864, I returned to duty at Athens about the 15 of January 1864 and remained there until 15 March only. During these two months except what annoyance the thoughts of leaving Athens and living in Gainesville oc casioned me—I spent the time quite pleasantly. There were a great many parties and I attended nearly all of them. There was also a series of tableaux gotten up by Misses Franklin & Carnjk in which I was solicited to take parts and which was the cause of much secret satisfaction to the ladies in attend ance who wished to show their pretty selves and, especially those delicate parts of their feet, legs, arms and breasts which decency in other places would hide. I will not do the fair creatures the injustice to say that they took more pleasure in exhibiting these things than I did in looking at them. I remember especially among the beauties the costume, the figure and the countenance of Miss ...... as my Queen in a scene from King Lear, she appeared very much as the woman who—

“Rose from her untroubled sleep
And put away her soft dark hair
And in a voice as low and deep
As loves first whisper breathed a prayer,
Her snow white hands together pressed
Her bright eye sheltered in its lid
The flowing night-gown on her breast
But swelling with the charms it hid.”

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James Appleton Blackshear kept an uncommonly detailed and revealing personal diary from 1862 to almost the day of his untimely death in Louisiana in August, 1867. The greater part of the four handwritten volumes of the diary is concerned with the war. This part forms an interesting and historically valu able document in itself. However, those portions describing his experiences as a post-war teacher in Sumter County should i)e of particular interest to Georgia teachers today. His teaching experience included one “year” in Sumter Coun ty, Georgia, in 1865, and part of a year in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, in 1867. His school “year” in Georgia included 16 weeks (80 days of actual teaching) from July 10 to October 30, 1865. His “salary” for the entire period, amounting to $135.66, was collected from patrons on the basis of the number of “scholars” from each home. An interesting sociological sidelight of this arrangement is that the county paid the tuition for two children from an indigent family. His first entries on opening his school reveal problems in pedagogy that are timeless: lack of proper facilities, discipline, and partiality.

    “Monday, July 10, 1865. Began to teach school. Had 16 pupils. ‘Twas pleasant in the morning but unpleasant in the afternoon. The children have not enough books to be properly classed off and as they cannot get them I may begin to cultivate patience of which I shall probably have need on some other accounts. School house is in bad order and water has to be brought from Mr. Elbert Ansley’s, near ly one-half mile.
“Wednesday, July 12, 1865. Had the same school as yes terday. Had a notion to flog Perry about his insolence and his geography lesson, but let him off with a lecture and a promise. I had hoped to manage my school without using timber, but I am now about to conclude that it cannot be done. The wild spirit of these boys will not be tamed by frowns and lectures.
    “Wednesday, July 19, 1865. Father began working on the school house well, having concluded that it would be easier to clean out the old one and put a new curb in it than it would be to dig a new one. . . . Had to keep Perry and Thomas in at noon because they did not know their Geo graphy lesson, and to lead Joan by the arm and make her sit in my chair for a few minutes for making noise. Perry and Tom studied and learned their lesson and recited it. Joan cried considerably and would have grown boisterous had I not talked of sending for a switch.
    “Thursday, July 20, 1865. Thomas Allen, whose family have been expecting him to die every day for a week, is better today. I went to the branch at noon and bathed though the place is not a very suitable one.
“Friday, July 21, 1865. Wm. W. went fishing and did not come to school. Weather very hot, dismissed school one hour earlier than usual, i.e. at five o’clock.
    “Saturday, July 22, 1865, Remained at home until after four o’clock and went with father to the creek. Had a good bath but took too much exercise in swimming. In coming home I fell in with Judson Clark who told me that he had heard it reported that Miss Nora was to marry soon but did not know to whom ‘twould be. He seemed not to know that people generally think me interested in her.
    “Monday, July 24, 1865—I began this morning to review my Latin grammar and intend spending a half hour with it and my Latin reader every day until the end of the present term. It has now been six years since I laid these books by, but with diligent attention I hope so to improve myself in them by the opening of the next term, provided I should teach, as to feel competent to teach them.
    “Tuesday, July 25, 1865. Had 24 scholars today. Bennie Allen came with Betta this morning, and remained all day. He swallowed a marble.
    “Wednesday, July 26, 1865. Thomas Green went to the mill. All other scholars came. Nothing unusual. I studied Algebra a little as I have been doing since I began teaching and as I expect to continue to do until I have reviewed it throughout.
    “Friday, July 28, 1865. Had all my scholars, 24. Whipped Willie Roberts for sticking straws in Judson Roberts’ navel.
    “Monday, July 31, 1865. Went to church with all the school except Marion Roberts and Cassie Wilder. Perry’s class didn’t know Geography. Made them get it over and promised them a thrashing.
    “Tuesday, August 8, 1865. Dismissed school an hour earlier than usual, went home and to Miss Mollie Gains’ wedding. There were a great many awkward country girls and a few town ladies with as many old people as were desired to grace the occasion. . . . Promenaded the yard for half an hour with Miss Mary Allen, who is, like unto my self, ‘restless and unhappy,’ dissatisfied with things as they are without any hope of being able to better them.
    “Wednesday, August 9, 1865. Absent Mrs. Elbert’s boys. Had a game of marbles with some of the boys.
    “Monday, August 14, 1865. Had only 17 scholars. I sup pose they have stopped to attend the protracted meeting at Bear Branch or Rehobeth Baptist Church.
    “Tuesday, August 15, 1865. Had but 13 scholars. Whipped Judson Roberts for tickling Jammie Gaines. 12 Yankees came to our house after I went home from school and ate some peaches.
    “Friday, August 18, 1865. In the afternoon I went to town and took the oath of allegiance. Received a letter and some papers from the U.S.P.O. for father and went to see Miss Nora, I believe, has concluded that I do not intend to marry her. In fact, she told me so, and I did not endeavor to make her believe otherwise.
    “Friday, August 25, 1865. Had 22 scholars. Whipped Perry, Pomp Allen, Jno. L. Barrow, Willie Roberts, Augustus Ansley, and Clinton Solomon Adams for going to the branch three times when they were forbidden to go but twice during a week. Also whipped Pickie, Elvira Green, Cassie Wilder, and Betta Duke for having gone into the branch at the boys’ bathing place.
    “Tuesday, August 29, 1865. Had 24 scholars. Whipped Jno. L. Barrow and Doctor Gwathney for disturbing the school with noise, etc. during study hours. Introduced the game of town-ball at recess in the morning. The boys were well pleased and we enjoyed ourselves finely at playing then, at dinner time, and at recess in the afternoon. Mrs. Ebert’s cows had the misfortune to get into Mr. Mulkey’s sorghum patch where they ate so much that two of them died.
“Monday, September 25, 1865. My school is now some what like I wish to have it—free from dead heads. I have none today, and from what I can hear I have reason to believe that most of them contemplate stopping entirely. I am glad to have it so, especially as they have found no fault with me and do not know that I want them to quit.
“Monday, October 30, 1865. Went to the school house and dismissed the school. Brought home books, papers, etc. Helped work in the sugar cane and blistered my right hand.

James Bland, b. McKenzie, Tenn., 21 July, 1895, son of Mary Anna Manley and Jos. Green Blackshear. Living McKenzie, Tenn., 1954. Wife, Tommie Lois Shrader, b. Hazle, Ky., 5 Jan., 1905, dau. of Lela Thompson and Alonzo Shrader of Hazel, Ky. M. at Hazie, 2 Dec., 1916. Issue James Raleigh (Sole), m. Surber. J. B. B., Occupation, Grocery Clerk.
Cit. Raines Vol. S. p. 45. Lr. James Bland Blackshear, McKenzie, Tern., 1954.

James Edgar (Called Edgar), b. 3 Oct., 1901, son of Rachel Gerard and Frank Blackshere. Wife, Bettie Hills, b. 23 June, 1928, date and place of m. not traced. Issue Barbara Maude, not traced.
Cit. Bible record of Hatty Gray via Mrs. V. L. Kruza, 1954.

James Elias, b. Greene Co., Pa., 15 April, 1832, son of Sarah and Frank (Francis) Blackshere. D. 1 May, 1900. Wife, Anne Eliza Gray, b. Mapleton, Pa., 1839, dau. of Catherine Robinson, (whose father James was b. in Londonderry, Ireland, 1753, d. 1839, bur. Clefland Cemetery, Barracksville, W. Va.) and Wm. Gray, (son of Isaac Gray, d. 1857, age 84, whose wife was Elizabeth Herringden, d. 1850, age 70). M. 1857. Issue No. 1 Luther J., m. Keenan, No. 2 Harriett H. Baird, b. 5 March, 1863, d. Greensboro, Pa., unmarried 1906, No. 3 Sarah Frances, b. 19 Jan., 1866, d. at age 2 years. No. 4 Kit May, b. 4 March, 1872, d. Greens boro, Pa., unmarried in 1906. No. 6 Frank, m. Garard. No. 7 Wm. Gray, m. Vertz. “James Elias, Farmer and stock broker, Mapleton, Pa., was born in Monongahala Township, Greene Co., Pa., 15 April, 1832. His parents were natives of Dela., came to Pa. early in life and settled in Greene Co. . . . They had a family of 4 children of whom James E. was the youngest.. . . In 1856, Mr. Blackshere married Eliza, dau. of Wm. Gray, who was among the wealthiest men of Greene Co. Mr. and Mrs. Blackshere’s children are 6 in number, not named. History of Greene Co., Pa., by Bates via V. Issue No. 2 H. H. B. Blackshere, wrote at length to Dr. Raines in 1906, sending copy of Bible and Family Records, from which Dr. Raines drew up a Chart which may be seen among his Miscel laneous Papers in the Library of the Va. Historical So ciety, Richmond, Va. In 1954, another descendant Mrs. V. P. Kruza, sent a copy of these Bible and Family records to P. L. Blackshear. It is regrettable that no trace of issue No. 2, No. 5 and No. 7 could be established.
Cit. contained in the above.

James Emmett, b. Twiggs Co., Ga., 25 Oct., 1827, son of Elizabeth Paul and Joseph Blackshear, Twiggs Co., Ga. D. Macon, Ga., 15 Mar., 1895. Wife No. 1 Fannie Maria Blackshear, b. Laurens County, Ga., 8 Feb., 1832, dau. of Carolina Louisa Floyd and James Hamilton Blackshear, Laurens Co., Ga. D. Macon, Ga., 12 Mar., 1878 or 1876. Bur. Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon, Ga., where her husband is also buried. M. Laurens Co., Ga., 9 Dec., 1852. Issue No. 1 James Emmett, Jr., b. Macon, Ga., 1 Oct., 1855, never married. D. McComb, Miss. No. 2 Eugene Herbert, m. McIntosh, No. 3 Rosalie Floyd, m. Robinson, No. 4 Marian Alberta (Mamie), m. Graybill, No. 5 Leila Cornelia, m. Marlow.
Occupation—Doctor (MD), JEB married Wife No. 2, Julia C. Rogers, Macon, Ga. M. 27 Oct., 1887. For years Secre tary of the Grand Lodge of Ga. (F.&A.M.), Scottish Rite of 32nd degree Masons and is said to have been a 33rd Degree Mason. The Masonic Lodge records have yielded the letters quoted below. He did undertake to establish a Masonic paper or magazine and tried to interest James Appleton B. in becoming the Editor of it. This venture died aborning. He made a “business trip” to England on which journey he took his three daughters along. FMBB is said to have been an invalid for many years prior to her death. T. H. Raines says JEB “was highest Mason in Ga. Lived in Macon, Savannah, and New York. Second wife was Julia, sister of Wm. R. Rogers, Esq. of Macon, Ga.” Jas. Ap. B. in May 1865, visiting in the home of the Dr., observed as follows: “Cousin Fannie is in a great deal of trouble about the freeing of the Negroes and the want of delicacies. The Dr. is himself, I suppose, as refined a gentleman as there is in the whole family, for the truth is we love truth and honesty too well to cultivate the arts of dissembling without the use of which real refinement is very seldom observed. Joseph and Elijah (sons of General David), both are very plain men who seem to be proud of their character, kindred and blood.” 1873, Graduate of Medical College of Atlanta. (A. J. Matthews “Archives”)
Cit. Interviews Mrs. M. A. B. Graybill, Atlanta, Ga.—Mrs. Ella Baber B. Curtis, Niece, Atlanta, Ga.—Mrs. J. G. McHenry, Madison, Ga. Niece, Madison, Ga. 1952. A. Laura E. Blackshear, Athens, Ga. Records. Raines Vol. S. p. 32.
Special Cit. Ls. from the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ga. through courtesy of W. J. Penn Jr., Grand Secty G.R.A.C.

J. EMMETT BLACKSHEAR’S LETTER
The following letter from Right Worshipful J. Emmett Blackshear was read by the Grand Secretary and was received and ordered spread upon the minutes: To the M. W. Grand Master and Members of the Grand Lodge of Georgia:
Beloved Brethren—In 1860 I was elected Deputy Grand Master of this Grand Lodge and from that time to the present I have never missed a Communication. During this period I have formed life-long attachments, and received honors which have been duly appreciated. But as I expect to sail in a few days for Europe, it may never be my pleasure to meet with you again in Grand Communication. I shall carry with me none other than the kindest recollections of this Grand Body and my association with its members, and if I have ever said or done aught to offend a single member, I humbly crave his forgiveness.
I desire not to be misunderstood in relation to the matter sprung in the Grand Lodge on yesterday, relative to a matter mentioned in my part of the report on correspondence. If any of you suppose that I do not most heartily subscribe to the doctrine of the resurrection of the body, you have totally mis construed what I wrote. No member of this Grand Body has a stronger belief in the resurrection of the body than myself. But I believe the resurrected body is a spiritual body. “We were sown a natural body, we are raised a spiritual body.” The Great Light of Masonry tells us that “flesh and blood can not inherit the Kingdom of God,” and I believe it, but would not force my belief upon you, as you are as much en titled to yours as I am to mine.
In conclusion I beg to say that if I can, at any time serve this Grand Lodge or any member thereof, in England, I shall be most happy to do so.
Faithfully and Fraternally yours,
J. EMMETT BLACKSHEAR Macon, Georgia
October 26, 1887
Brother A. S. Giles offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the members of this Grand Lodge most cordial ly reciprocate the fraternal sentiments contained in the letter Just read from Right Worshipful Brother J. Emmett Blackshear, and extend to him our best wishes for his safety, prosperity and felicity in the two voyages which he is about to undertake.
J. EMMETT BLACKSHEAR

Brother A. M. Wolihin, Grand Secretary, read the following communication from Right Worshipful J. Emmett Blackshear, which, on motion of Brother J. E. Redwine was received and the Grand Secretary was requested to convey to Brother Blackshear the thanks of this Grand Lodge for the kind senti ments toward the Grand Lodge and the members thereof.
35 Snow Hill, London, E.C.
October 12, 1888
To the Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of Georgia, U.S.A.
     Greeting—’ ‘ The melancholy days have come, the saddest of the year,” and Autumn’s sear and yellow leaf” reminds me that the period for the assembling of our Grand Lodge ap proaches. My mind, therefore, naturally reverts to those annual love-feasts in which I have for so many years been an honored participant; and as I gaze through the vista of the past, scenes connected with this Grand Body, which an experience of over thirty years has made familiar, pass in review before me. This panorama, which presents so many features from which pleasures in by-gone days were evolved, is well calculated now to fill me with sadness; for those pleasures are gone—nevermore to return, and many who shared them with me exist in memory alone.
For the last thirty years I have been a regular attendant at the Grand Lodge, not having missed a Communication. During that time what changes have occurred! What parts have been performed upon the Masonic stage! What entrances and what exists! and alas! how many bright and shining lights in the mystic temple have been extinguished by the remorseless destroyer, Death: All these things crowd themselves upon my memory; and in thinking of those who survive, with the waste of waters that intervene, I wonder whether, in the providence of God, we shall ever meet again. But whether present or absent in the flesh, I shall always be with you in spirit, and to my life’s end will respond to the heart-throbs of brotherly love which vibrate the mystic cord that binds us together.
     To my beloved Brother A. S. Giles, who introduced the complimentary resolution in my behalf at the last Annual Com munication, and to the brethren who unanimously supported it, I beg to return my sincerest thanks. I flatter myself that it may interest some of my brethren to know that the two voyages to which allusion was so happily made in the resolu tion aforesaid have been entirely successful. The one across the water was exceptionally fine; the elements were indeed propitious, the weather was charming, the sea mirror-like in its smoothness and placidity, and I can scarcely imagine that a more pleasant trip was ever made across the broad Atlantic. But more delightful still has been the matrimonial voyage mentioned, on which providence has thus far smiled, and which has been without a ripple to disturb the serenity of its progress. I trust that I am duly thankful to the Giver of all good gifts that my lines have thus fallen in pleasant places, and I have cause to hope that, through the grace of God, the later days of my life will be peaceful and happy. I pray you excuse these personal allusions, but I feel that we all belong to the same family, and that the interest of one should therefore be the interest of all.
     I have had the opportunity of attending only one Communication of the Grand Lodge of England since I came to London. The meetings are quarterly, as you know and are conducted very differently from the manner in which we do business in American Grand Lodges. They have a Board of General Pur poses, who meet monthly, to hear grievances and to aftend to any other business that may arise. It is before this Board that all discussions take place and all matters are finally disposed of. They say they prefer to wash their dirty clothes at home, in the family so they can come before the Grand Communication clad in clean garments. What is there done is simply a formal recognition of what the aforesaid Board has done. The Grand Communications are, therefore, of brief duration, never lasting over one evening. The one I attended opened at 8 P.M. and closed at 9 P.M. and yet the hall, which is quite large and gorgeously decorated, was filled to overflowing, even in the galleries. Every one in attendance moreover was in full evefling dress, and full jeweled, no one being admitted without his jewel. Many were, indeed, ablaze with jewels.
     I never had much taste for personal decorations, yet for once I rather regretted that I had not, before heaving America, supplied myself with a modest emblem of my Masonic rank, which would have entitled me to a position of honor; as it was, I borrowed a Past Master’s jewel and took my seat among the small fry. I, perhaps, enjoyed it as much, however, as if I had been among the Princes and Lords of the Realm, the Prince of Wales being at the head.
     The Temple, which is on Great Queen Street, presents a very respectable, though not particularly imposing exterior. The facade is ornamented with six Corinthian columns, and with statuary representing the Cardinal Virtues. Adjoining the Temple is the Freemason’s Tavern, where the Grand Banquets are held.
     But I must not longer trespass upon your valuable time. I have intended this simply as a family letter, and hope it will be received in the spirit that prompted its dictation.
     Please remember, if I can serve the Grand Lodge, or any of its members individually, I shall be happy to do so.
     Trusting that harmony may prevail, and that your labors may in every way be crowned with success, I am as ever,
Faithfully and fraternally yours,
J. EMMETT BLACKSHEAR

James Euclid, b. Jackson Co., Marianna, Fla., 19 July, 1918, son of Lossie Beatrice Cooper and Rev. N. B. Blackshear, Marianna, Fla. Living Panama City, Fla., 1953. Wife No. 1 Virginia Brown, Pensacola, Fla. Issue No. 1 Eugene, b. 18 Dec., 1946, No. 2 James E. II, b. 25 Feb., 1948, both born in Marianna, Fla. Wife No. 2 Ophelia Mildred Chatman, b. Melbourne, Fla., Brevard Co., 21 July, 1928. Dau. of Lenna Hoilman,  Hilsbrough, N. C. and Dan R. Chatman. M. Miami, Fla., 31 Dec., 1950. No issue.
JEB Occupation— Teacher, 0MB, Housewife and student.
Cit. L. James Blackshear, Marianna, Fla., 1953.

James Everard, No. 1, b. “Mariana”, Laurens Co., Ga., 12 Jan., 1847, son of Mary Anne LaFayette Hamilton and Elijah Francks Blackshear, d. Guyton, Ga., 10 Feb., 1896, bur. Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, Ga. Wife, Katherine McCallum Baker, b. Salisbury, N. C., 17 Dec., 1847, dau. of Sara Eliza James, of N. C., aud Rev. Archibald Baker of S. C., Head of Flora McDonald College, d. at Athens, Ga., 14 Feb., 1929, bur. Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, Ga. M. at Flora McDonald College, Red Springs, N. C., 16 July, 1873. Issue No. 1 Annie Laura Eve, b. 30 Oct., 1875, never married. No. 2 Archibald Baker, m. Allen, No. 3 James Everard Jr., m. Pope. No. 4 Marion Floyd, d. Infancy. No. 5 Sterling Hamilton, m. 0 ‘Conner, No. 6 Mary Floyd Hamilton, m. Johnahan Clark Rogers, No. 7 Hinton Baker Bloodworth, m. Whitner. All children born in Augusta, Ga.
1870, Census gives Occupation as “Clerk in Store”. Both families were members of the Presbyterian Church.
Mentioned in Will of Marmaduke Hamilton, 20 May, 1907, “To my nephew James E. Blackshear . . . etc.” Enlisted in 1861-65 War, at age of 16, 23 Apr., 1864. 5th Ga. Reg. Res. called “Joe Brown’s Pets.” Company A., 5th Regiment, Ga. Reserve Infantry. S. W. Manglium, Capt. James Everard Blackshear, 5th Ser geant, 13 Apr., 1864, appointed 1st Sgt. Surrendered, Greensboro, N. C., 26 Apr., 1865. Note: This Company was formerly Capt. Findlay’s Company of Ordinance Guards at Macon, Ga., Arsenal also known as Company D., Findlay’s Battalion, Georgia Volunteers, and as 27th Battalion (Non-Conscripts) Ga. Infantry.

Georgia Soldier Roster Commission
303 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia

November 2, 1925

The records show that J. E. (James Everard) Blackshear, Company A, 5th Regiment Ga. Reserves, C. S. A., enlisted April 23, 1864, at Macon, Ga. Muster roll from June 8 to August 31, 1864, (latest on file) shows him present. Remarks:
Transferred from Findlay’s Battalion, a 5th Sergeant. Prisoner of War Records show that he was paroled at Greensboro, N. C., May 1, 1865, in accordance with terms of a Military Convention held on April 26, 1865, a 1st Sergeant.
I, Sophia Myers, Clerk of Georgia Soldier Roster Commission do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record of the service of James Everard Blackshear on file in this office.
Ga. Soldier Roster Comm.
by Sophia Myers, clerk.
From:
James Everard Blackshear To:
His Uncle Marmaduke Hamilton
Savannah, Georgia
Bivouac in the ditches near Savannah, Georgia. December 16th, 1864.
My dear Uncle:
You have doubtless given up all idea of hearing from me again. We went into the ditches here Thursday night and have been under a heavy fire ever since. If a man shows his head above the breastworks it will be shot at before it has been there ten seconds. There were three men wounded in the Regt. yesterday while working on a battery that was considered ball proof. I do not think we will remain in this place very long, for I believe it is the intention of Gen. Hardee to surrender the city. It is reported that there is only ten days rations in the city, and if it is true, we are in rather a bad position. The Yankee pickets are within 200 yards of our works, and keep up a constant fire all the time. There is but one place that our army can get out without fighting, and if we do not pass through that place soon I aw afraid it will be stopped. The regiment is preparing to draw blankets and shoes, and I think something is to pay that is not exactly right. I am very well and think I will continue so if some unhealthy Yankee bullet does not hit me. We draw very slim rations and no chance of having them increased. The coursest of bull beef and sour corn bread. If there is any bacon in the place I think we ought to draw, for we cannot leave the ditches to get wood except at night, and then there is great danger of being killed. I do not think there is a very large force in our front, but sufficient to repel any attack that can be made on them.
I suppose everything in Savannah is at a standstill. I would try to run the blockade but am afraid I could not succeed in flanking the pickets. We are three miles to the left of the rail road, but where we are I cannot tell. Give my love to all while I remain as ever,
Your most affectionate nephew
James E. Blackshear.
You must excuse this hastily written letter, for there is so much firing and talking around me, I cannot think, much less write.

“At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Army of the Confederate States of America, in Co. A 5th Reg’t Ga. Reserves on the 23 of April, 1864. This regiment was composed of youths between the ages of 17 and 18 and men from 45 to 50 and was some times called “Joe Brown’s Pets”, originally designed for provost and guard duty within the State of Ga. But J. E. B. also fought with his Company in pitched battles in N. C. at Bentonsville and Averysboro. A comrade in arms, Moses Guyton, wrote of J. E. B.; “He was 1st Sgt. of our Company, and during the last few months before the surrender he was for the most part in Command of the little remnant of our Com pany left in service. J. E. B. was brilliant in mathematics, and supervised the bookkeeping departments of Baldwin & Co., and later of Peacock Hunt & Co., both Naval Stores distribu tors of Savannah, Ga. He invented an adding machine but never patented it. As an expert accountant he was frequently employed on Holidays and after hours to find errors in book keeping for Banks in Savannah. He was a devoted husband and father, and loved the beauties of nature. After Church Services each Sunday he loved to ramble with his family through the woodlands near their home in Guyton, Ga. He cultivated rare flowers at early and late hours after commuting to Savannah each day. He had a natural gift for music and played beautifully on his rare old violin on many social oc casions. He was beloved by hosts of friends, young and old.” by A Laura E. Blackshear, dau.
Cit. Chatham Co., Wills. Department of Confederate Pensions and Records State Capitol, Atlanta, Ga., via A. Family Records A. Laura E. Blackshear, Athens, Ga.

James Everard Jr., b. Augusta, Ga., 26 Aug., 1878, son of Katherine McC. Baker and James Everard Blackshear No. 1. D. Charleston, S. C., 21 July, 1946, bur. Newberry, S. C. Wife No. 1 Neville Pope, b. Newberry, S. C. D. Sullivans Islands, S. C., 2 July, 1940, dau. of Chief Justice and Mrs. Young J. Pope, of Newberry, S. C. M. at Newberry, 12 Nov., 1907. Issue No. 1 Everard, b. 5 Nov., 1909, d. 9 June, 1910. No. 2 Young John Pope, m. Baker, both b. at Newberry, S. C. Wife No. 2 Miss Burney Clarke, dau. of George B. Clarke, m. at Estill, S. C., 5 Oct., 1941. No issue.
Occupation M. P. and U. S. Army Officer.

World War I
First Lieutenant Medical Corps Officers Training Camp, May 19, 1917; Camp Greenleaf, S. C.; Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, August 26, 1917; Fort McArthur, Texas State, 1917, Captain M.R.C., April 15, 1918; in motorcycle accident 1918, convalescent 4 months; M.R.C. Major Oct. 28, 1919. Mustered out with honorable discharge at war’s end August 14, 1919.

Public Health Officer in New York City and in Ocala, Florida.

Recommissioned in U.S. regular army, Captain M.S. Sept. 15, 1920, Fort Benning, Ga., Feb. 1921-July 1922. Sent to Carlisle, Pa. to Army Medical School 1922; post-graduate at Army Medical College in Washington, D.C.; Tientsein, China, Oct. 5, 1923-Sept. 28, 1926; Fortress Monroe, Va. 1926-1927; Fort Moultrie, S. C. 1930-1933; Haiwaii April, 1934-Dec. 1935; Head of Hospital Fort Moultrie, S. C. 1936. Retired on account of physical disability as Major in late 1936.
World War II
In 1941 Dr. Everard Blackshear again volunteered for duty in U. S. Army at Stark General Hospital, Charleston, S. C. Ordered for duty May 3, 1941, appointed Lieutenant Colonel. Retired from Stark General Hospital Nov. 18, 1943 on account of heart disease. At age sixty-five he died of heart disease at Roper Hospital, July 22, 1946. News Paper Article Dr. Blackshear of Charleston Dies: Newberry Rites “The death of Lieut. Col. Everard Blackshear, of Charleston has ended a life long service to humanity and to his country. A beloved physician and Commanding Officer in the Medical Corps of both World Wars, a member of the Presbyterian faith, he gave himself in the fullest measure. He died in the new Roper Hospital in Charleston at 1 A. M. Sunday. Funeral services were held in the Rosemont Cemetery in Newberry Monday afternoon at. three o’clock, the Rev. C. A. Calcote conducting the service. He was born in Augusta, Ga., 26 Aug., 1.878. He was educated in Athens and Augusta and was graduated in 1899. Later he completed his internship in Belleview Hospital in New York City. On the outbreak of the first world War, Dr. Blackshear volunteered in April, 1917, and was stationed at Camp Arthur, Waco, Texas, for the duration, serving as a Major in the medical corps. Later he was at Fort Benning and Fort Moul trie, and for a while was stationed in Hawaii and China. A. weakened heart necessitated his retirement 8 May, 1936, to Sullivans Island where on 2 July, 1940, his wife died. The second World War found him back in service. On May 3, 1941, he was appointed to the command of Medical Officers of Stark General Hospital in Charleston, where he served for the duration. On 5 Oct., 1941, he married Miss Burney Clarke, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George B. Clarke, of Estill. Surviving are his widow, one son, two sisters, Miss A. Laura E. Blackshear, of Athens, Ga. and Mrs. Johnathan Rogers, of Dali-. lonega, Ga. One brother, Hinton Blackshear, of Atlanta, Ga. Active pallbearers were Broughton Baker, of Estill, Thomas Pope, Fitzgerald Rutherford, Patrick Scott, and Albert Mc Caughrin, of Newberry. Honorary pallbearers were George S. Clarke, Porter H. Clarke, of Savannah, Fred U. Davis, of Charleston and Fred Dominick, of Newberry. Leavell Funeral Home in Charge.”
Cit. Family Records via A. Laura Blackshear (sister), Athens, Ga., 1953.

James Franklin No. 1, b. Tenn., 4 May, 1816, son of Isabella Dobson and Ezekiel Blackshear. D. Nacogdoches, Texas.  M. Mahala Jane Simpson, b. Tenn., 16 April, 1827, lived and d. at Nacogdoches, bur. Shady Grove Cemetery there. Issue No. 1 William T., b. Tenn., 1841, m. Fewell. No. 2 Mary, b. Tenn., 1843, no other trace. No. 3 Fannie, b. Tenn., m. McCuistian, see note below. No. 4 Thomas Jeferson, m. Weaver. No. 5 James Munroe, m. Muckleroy. JFB, Occupations, Farmer, MillWright and Methodist Preacher. Issue No. 3 “Fannie lived with her husband a few months and left him, returning home through the woods one night. It was several miles and there were no roads. She never told her family why she left her husband, she lived only a few years afterwards.” Issue No. 1 “Wil 11am (Billie), made shoes for Confederate soldiers at the beginning of the Civil War, but later joined the Confed erate Army.” No other trace. “During the Civil War when all men were in the Army, Mexican marauders would come through Nacogdoches Co., stealing at will. Mahala Jane would take Thomas J., Fannie and James M. They would crawl across the fields to the woods and run to a neighbor’s house. The negro girl would take the stock and hide them; there was a branch about 1/2 mile from the house where the Mexicans camped. At this time groceries had to be bought in Shreveport, La. They bought flour by the barrel, I suppose the reason.for buying staples in Shreveport was because that was the nearest market for their farm products.” Quotations from Lr. Mrs. R. A. Trawick, Odessa, Texas, 1953.
Cit. 1850 and 1860 Census Nacogdoches Co., Texas. Raines vol. S. p. 43. Lr. T. L. Blacksher, Shreveport, La., 1953.

James Franklin No. 2 (Prank), b. Appleby, Texas, 16 March, 1898, son of Helen Cox and Thomas Jefferson Blacksher, Nacogdoches Co., Texas. Living, Houston, Texas, 1953. Wife, Frances Pauline Emler, b. Kansas, 15 Aug., 1903, dau. of Emma Maria Parnell, Oswego, Kansas, and Charles Albert Emler. M. 29 Nov., 1923. Issue No. 1 Betty Lee, m. Lewis, No. 2 James Franklin Jr., b. 26 May, 1939, d. Houston, Texas, 16 June, 1942.
Occupation—Retired Grocer. Both families are members of Methodist Church.
“Frank was named for his grandfather, your James Franklin you traced from Tennessee. He inherited his father’s love for hunting and fishing, and since retiring he spends his time here and there all over the U.S. following his avocations. If he hears about you, and hunting or fishing might be rumored good in that area, you may look for him to show up sometime.”
Cit. Mrs. B. A. Trawick, Odessa, Texas, 1953.

James Hamilton, b. “Springfield”, Laurens Co., Ga., 4 Nov., 1805, son of Frances Hamilton and Gen’l David Blackshear. D. 23 Feb., 1845, bur. Grave Yard at “Springfield”. Wife, Caroline Eliza Louisa Floyd, b. Fairfax, Ga., 7 July, 1806. Once lived in Savannah, Ga., dau. of Isabella M. 0. Hazzard of Beaufort, S. C., and Gen’l John Floyd. M. 2 July, 1828. Issue No. 1 Fannie Maria, m. James Emmett Blackshear. No. 2 Isabella Sarah, b. 1834, d. 1860, never married. No. 3 A son, d. young. No. 4 A son, d. young. J. H. B. was a planter. Drew lot 137 Dt. 9 Sec. 5 Clark Co., in Ga. Land Lottery of 1827. Mentioned as “Major” in Jos. Habersham Chapter Collection D. A. B. in which CELFB is called “Cornelia”.
Cit. F. B. of Wm. E. Blackshear, Navasota, Texas, via his niece, Mrs. Y. M. Hoiston, Houston, Texas.. Memoirs of Gen‘l David Blackshear. 1840 and 1850 Census of Laurens Co., Ga. Baines Vol. J. p. 18.
“A little Family History” by Floyd via A. Laura E. Blackshear, Athens, Ga. Interview with Mrs. M. A. B. Graybill, Atlanta, Ga., 1953. (Granddaughter).

James Joseph No. 1, b. Pulaski Co., Ga., 11 Aug., 1807, son of Emily Goodwin Mitchell and Edward Blackshear. Lived in Thomas Co., Ga., d. there, 5 Nov., 1843, bur. first on Cedar Grove Plantation, body moved to Laurel Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, after the sale of Cedar Grove. Wife, Harriett Jones, b. Screven Co., Ga., 26 March, 1817, dau. of Elizabeth Mil