Ancestors of David M. Crews

Jackson Thomas Pickett and Sarah Malvine Crews

Husband Jackson Thomas Pickett
         Born: 14 Feb 1880 - Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA
   Christened: 
         Died: 20 Mar 1960 - Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Westview Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
     Marriage: 
Wife Sarah Malvine Crews
          AKA: Sallie Crews
         Born: 22 Sep 1879 - Jacksonville (Duval) FL
   Christened: 
         Died: 21 Apr 1965 - Jacksonville (Duval) FL
       Buried:  - Westview Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
       Father: David Caleb Crews
       Mother: Frances Missouri Prevatt
Children
General Notes: Husband - Jackson Thomas Pickett

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25210536/jackson_thomas-pickett: accessed August 8, 2025), memorial page for Jackson Thomas "Jack" Pickett (14 Feb 1880\endash 20 Mar 1960), Find a Grave Memorial ID 25210536, citing Westview Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Cousins by the Dozens (contributor 46904925).
General Notes: Wife - Sarah Malvine Crews

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25209644/sarah_malvine-pickett: accessed August 8, 2025), memorial page for Sarah Malvine "Sallie" Crews Pickett (22 Sep 1879\endash 21 Apr 1965), Find a Grave Memorial ID 25209644, citing Westview Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Cousins by the Dozens (contributor 46904925).

Thomas McMurray and Sarah Virginia Crews

Husband Thomas McMurray
         Born: 1845
   Christened: 
         Died: 1896
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 9 Sep 1883 - Duval County, Florida
Wife Sarah Virginia Crews
         Born: 24 Jul 1858 - Savanah, Ga
   Christened: 
         Died: 23 Dec 1926 - Mandarin, Duval Co., Florida
       Buried: 25 Dec 1926 - Old Jacksonville City Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
       Father: Joseph C. Crews
       Mother: Mary Catherine Lefells
 Other Spouse: William Goodwin Cooper - 30 Apr 1898 - Duval County, , Florida
Children
1 F Mary Amelia McMurray
         Born: 18 May 1892 - Duval County, Florida
   Christened: 
         Died: 22 Nov 1943 - Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
General Notes: Wife - Sarah Virginia Crews

The census records record her birth as July 1860, and also as 1858. Her first husband was

Thomas McMurray 1845\endash 1896, whom she married in Duval County, FL on 9 Sep 1883. She remarried after his death to William Godwin Cooper Jr., on 30 Apr 1898 • Duval County, Florida, USA

Gravesite Details
wife of William G. Cooper

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57321918/sarah_virginia-cooper: accessed July 4, 2025), memorial page for Sarah Virginia "Sallie" Crews Cooper (24 Jul 1866\endash 23 Dec 1926), Find a Grave Memorial ID 57321918, citing Old City Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Cousins by the Dozens (contributor 46904925).
Notes: Marriage (Sarah Virginia Crews):

Name: Thomas McMurray
Sex: Male
Spouse's Name: Sarah V. Crews
Spouse's Sex: Female
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 3 Sep 1883
Event Place: Duval, Florida, United States
Reference: Volume 6

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Sarah V. Crews Wife F

Digital Folder Number: 007621873
Microfilm Number: 960472
Originating System: EASY
Indexing Batch: M74381-9

Citing this Record
"Florida, Marriages, 1837-1974", , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FW3H-B5T : 11 January 2020), Thomas McMurray, 1883.

Sidney Clarence Crews and Creasie Frances Taylor

Husband Sidney Clarence Crews
         Born: 12 Aug 1885 - Baker County, Florida
   Christened: 
         Died: 25 Apr 1929 - Miami, Dade, Florida
       Buried:  - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida
       Father: Roger C. Crews
       Mother: Mary Ezulia Thompson
     Marriage: 
Wife Creasie Frances Taylor
         Born: 16 Mar 1884 - Florida, USA
   Christened: 
         Died: 17 Feb 1934
       Buried:  - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida, USA
Children
1 F Emily M. Crews
         Born: 6 Aug 1905
   Christened: 
         Died: 27 Mar 1985
       Buried:  - Oak Grove Cemetery, Macclenny, Baker County, Florida
2 F Eula Crews
         Born: 27 Apr 1909
   Christened: 
         Died: 19 Sep 1981
       Buried:  - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida, USA
3 M Harper Lee Crews
         Born: 11 Jun 1911 - Lake Butler, Bradford County, Florida, USA
   Christened: 
         Died: 28 Feb 1995 - Lake City, (Columbia) Fla
       Buried:  - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida, USA
4 M Ranzo Crews
         Born: 14 Nov 1914
   Christened: 
         Died: 25 Jan 1961
       Buried:  - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida
5 M Lloyd Sidney Crews
         Born: 1918
   Christened: 
         Died: 1998
       Buried:  - Jacksonville Memorial Gardens, Orange Park, Clay, Florida
       Spouse: Edith Myrtle Lee Pearce
6 F Loyie Ruth Crews
         Born: 2 Nov 1920 - Lake Butler, Bradford County, Florida, USA
   Christened: 
         Died: 7 Nov 1999
       Buried:  - Mountain View Memorial Park, Travelers Rest, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
7 F Alva C. Crews
         Born: 5 Feb 1924
   Christened: 
         Died: 12 Feb 1960
       Buried:  - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler Union County, Florida
General Notes: Husband - Sidney Clarence Crews

Sidney Crews was a City Police Officer in Miami, Florida. He worked 8 years for the Police Force, dying in the line of duty at age 44. A crazed inmate in the City Jail, grabbed the Officer's weapon and shot and killed him. Suspect apprehended and restrained, no other info known. Officer Crews was survived by a wife and seven children.

A large delegation of Lake City M. W. A., attended funeral services of Sidney C. Crews, Miami policeman which were held in the Swift Creek cemetery. Bradford county last Sunday afternoon. The M. W. A. lodges of Lake City, Lulu and Sanderson were in charge of the ceremonies. Those from here attending were W. M. Tomlinson, Martin Christie, L. P. Owens, Dr. E. A. Edwards, G. S. Wilson, C. S. Sistrunk.

The deceased was well known in this vicinity. His death came about in Miami while on duty as a member of the Miami police force. Crews and a police companion were chasing a negro robber and in the running gunfight Crews fell mortally wounded. The negro was later killed by Crews' companion.

The Bradford County Telegraph
Starke, Florida
Friday May 10,1929 page 8

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58810122/sidney_clarence-crews: accessed June 22, 2025), memorial page for Sidney Clarence Crews (12 Aug 1885\endash 25 Apr 1929), Find a Grave Memorial ID 58810122, citing Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Alton and Loudonia (contributor 46956626).

Simon Crews and Nancy Waldron

Husband Simon Crews
         Born: Nov 1847 - Clinch County, Georgia ⁵²
   Christened: 
         Died: 1 Dec 1913 - Clinch County, Georgia ⁵³
       Buried:  - Ramah Cemetery Clinch County, GA
       Father: Joseph Crews
       Mother: Sarah Johns
     Marriage: 21 Jan 1875 - Clinch County, Georgia ⁵³
Wife Nancy Waldron
         Born: Apr 1853 - Clinch County, Georgia ⁵³
   Christened: 
         Died: 12 Dec 1912 - Clinch County, Georgia ⁵³
       Buried:  - Ramah Cemetery Clinch County, GA
       Father: Elias David Waldron
       Mother: Nancy Banner Thomas
Children
1 M Noah Crews
         Born: 2 Jul 1878 - Georgia ⁵³
   Christened: 
         Died: 7 Oct 1935 - Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia
       Buried:  - Wayfare Baptist Church Cemetery, Echols County, Georgia
       Spouse: Rhoda North
         Marr: 1 Jan 1906 ⁵³
2 F Nancy Crews
         Born: 1882 - Clinch County, Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 5 Jul 1931 - Berrien County, Georgia, USA
       Buried:  - Cat Creek Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia
       Spouse: Bryant Cowart
         Marr: 25 Nov 1911 - Lowndes County, Georgia
3 M Elias L. Crews
         Born: 25 Jul 1884
   Christened: 
         Died: 13 Jan 1919
       Buried:  - Ramah Cemetery Clinch County, GA
       Spouse: Sarah J. Evans
4 M Franklin Crews
         Born: 28 Jan 1888 - Clinch County, Georgia, United States ¹¹²
   Christened: 
         Died: 13 Jul 1970 - Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, United States
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Viola
5 F Linney Crews
         Born: 6 Jul 1891 - Clinch County, Georgia, USA ⁵²³
   Christened: 
         Died: 25 Mar 1947 - Cook County, Georgia, USA
       Buried: 
6 M Simon Peter Crews Jr.
         Born: 1 Jun 1895 - Tarver, Echols, Georgia, United States ⁵²⁴
   Christened: 
         Died: 7 May 1981 - Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
       Buried: 
General Notes: Husband - Simon Crews

1860 census states Simon and sister Julia were living with the Thomas S. Morgan family. He was 12 years of age, she was 11.

Name: Simon Crews
Sex: Male
Age: 12
Birth Year (Estimated): 1848
Birthplace: Ga
Race: White
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1860
Event Place: Southern District, Clinch, Georgia, United States
Page Number: 24
Affiliate Publication Number: M653
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Thomas L Morgan M 62 Ga
Elizabeth Morgan F 47 S. C.
David E Morgan M 29 Ga
Thomas F Morgan M 22
Martin Z Morgan M 20
Nancy Morgan F 16
Julia Crews F 11

Digital Folder Number: 005165688
Microfilm Number: 803117
Image Number: 180
Indexing Batch: N01696-0

Citing this Record
"United States, Census, 1860", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZMJ-BWK : Mon Jul 08 04:39:30 UTC 2024), Entry for Thomas L Morgan and Elizabeth Morgan, 1860.

1870 census Simon and family lived next door to Thomas Morgan, the gentleman that took Simon and sister Julia into their home after the death their mother (preceded 4 years by her husband Joseph.

Name: Simon Crews
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1870
Event Place:Georgia, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Race: White
Race (Orig):W
Birth Year (Estimated):1851-1852
Birthplace:Georgia
Page Number:27
Household ID:202
Line Number:40
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:M593
GS Film number:000545643
Digital Folder Number:004263440
Image Number:00299

HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace
E D WaldronM59Georgia
Nancy WaldronF59Georgia
Asburry WaldronM17Georgia
Nancy WaldronF14Georgia
Pransona WaldronM12Georgia
Simon CrewsM18Georgia

Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCS5-92D : 12 April 2016), Simon Crews in household of E D Waldron, Georgia, United States; citing p. 27, family 202, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,643.

Name Simon Crews
Sex Male
Spouse's NameNancy Waldron
Spouse's SexFemale
Event TypeMarriage
Event Date21 Jan 1875
Event PlaceClinch, Georgia, United States

"Georgia, County Marriages, 1785-1950", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KXVK-9W3 : Sat Oct 21 15:42:33 UTC 2023), Entry for Simon Crews and Nancy Waldron, 21 Jan 1875.

Name Simon Crews
Sex Male
Age 30 years
Birth Year (Estimated)1850
Birthplace Georgia, United States
Marital Status Married
Occupation Farmer
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household
Self
Event TypeCensus
Event Date1880
Event PlaceDistrict 1141, Clinch, Georgia, United States
Event Place (Original)Morgans, ED 37, Clinch, GEORGIA, United States
Household Identifier12544299
Person Number0
Sheet LetterB
Sheet Number548
Volume1
Affiliate Publication NumberT9
Affiliate NameThe U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Simon Crews's Spouses and Children

Noah Crews
Son
M
2 years
Georgia, United States

Nancy Crews
Wife
F
23 years
Georgia, United States

"United States Census, 1880", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8LV-H2R : Thu Oct 05 08:22:40 UTC 2023), Entry for Simon Crews and Nancy Crews, 1880.

Name: Simon Crews
Sex: Male
Age: 53
Birth Date: Nov 1847
Birthplace: Georgia
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Years Married: 25
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: South Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: District 1141, Clinch, Georgia, United States
Event Place (Original): Militia Districts 1141, 1219, Morgan, Jones Creek, ED 18, Clinch, Georgia, United States
Household Identifier: 89
Line Number: 14
Sheet Letter: A
Sheet Number: 5
Affiliate Publication Number: T623
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Franklin Crews Son M 12 Georgia
Nancy Crews Wife F 47 Georgia
Simon Crews Son M 6 Georgia
Nancy Crews Daughter F 17 Georgia
Linney Crews Daughter F 9 Georgia
Noah Crews Son M 21 Georgia
Elias Crews Son M 16 Georgia

Digital Folder Number: 004119711_003_M9KR-1WD
Microfilm Number: 1240188
Image Number: 164
Indexing Batch: N00809-1

Citing this Record
"United States, Census, 1900", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3N7-XQQ : Thu Jan 16 06:40:57 UTC 2025), Entry for Simon Crews and Nancy Crews, 1900.

Name: Simon Crews
Sex: Male
Age: 63
Birth Year (Estimated): 1847
Birthplace: Georgia
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: South Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Militia District 1141, Clinch, Georgia, United States
Event Place (Original): Militia District 1141, , Georgia
Sheet Letter: A
Sheet Number: 13
Affiliate Publication Number: T624
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Nancy Crews Wife F 59 Georgia
Linnie Crews Daughter F 17 Georgia
Frank Crews Son M 20 Georgia
Simon Crews Son M 15 Georgia
Nancy Crews Daughter F 25 Georgia
Ola Cason F 7 Georgia
Ada Cason F 4 Georgia

Digital Folder Number: 004970682
Microfilm Number: 1374189
Image Number: 1005
Indexing Batch: N03337-9

Citing this Record
"United States, Census, 1910", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLV1-BRK : Fri Jul 19 05:55:59 UTC 2024), Entry for Simon Crews and Nancy Crews, 1910.

Clinch County News Friday 5 1913

- Simon Crews an aged and highly respected farmer living several miles south of Homerville died at his home at 10 o'clock last Monday night. Mr Crews was one of Clinch County's earliest settlers. He was a Confederate Veteran and was between 50 - 60 years of age. He was stricken with paralysis several days before his death. The best of medical aid was given him but all to no avail.The remains were buried Tuesday morning in the Ramah Church Graveyard.The deceased leaves a wife and several children and a host of friends to morn his death.

Gravesite Details
Unmarked Grave

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122556585/simon-crews: accessed July 12, 2025), memorial page for Simon Crews (Nov 1847\endash 1 Dec 1913), Find a Grave Memorial ID 122556585, citing Ramah Cemetery, Colon, Clinch County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Grave Seeker (contributor 47117358).

Jesse Thomas Green and Sophia Crews

Husband Jesse Thomas Green
         Born: Apr 1818 - Camden Co., Georgia ³⁹
   Christened: 
         Died: 30 Nov 1901 - Bradford Co., Florida
       Buried:  - Evergreen Cemetery. Bradford County, Florida
       Father: Daniel David Green
       Mother: 
     Marriage: 17 Apr 1844 - Camden Co., GA ⁵¹⁶
Wife Sophia Crews
         Born: 1826 - Camden County, Georgia ⁵¹⁵
   Christened: 
         Died: 31 Dec 1905 - Bradford County, Florida ⁵¹⁶
       Buried: 1 Jan 1906 - Evergreen Cemetery. Bradford County, Florida ⁵¹⁶
       Father: Roger Crews
       Mother: Elizabeth Mitchell
Children
1 M Jesse Thomas Green Jr.
         Born: 26 Mar 1845 - Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 2 Oct 1914
       Buried:  - Verdie Cemetery, Verdie, Nassau County, Florida, USA
2 F Kisanna Christine Green
         Born: 5 Nov 1846 - Camden County, Georgia, USA
   Christened: 
         Died: 1920
       Buried:  - Boones Creek Cemetery, Charlton County, Georgia
3 F Elizabeth Isabella Green
         Born: 6 Feb 1852 - Traders Hill, Camden County, Georgia, USA
   Christened: 
         Died: 9 Aug 1924 - Bryceville, Nassau County, Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Pringle Cemetery, Nassau County, Florida
4 F Mary Jane Green
         Born: 21 Mar 1853 - Charlton County, Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 25 Jan 1925 - Starke, Bradford County, Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida
5 M Owen Alfred Green
         Born: 9 Jan 1854 - Charlton County, Georgia, USA
   Christened: 
         Died: 23 Jan 1927 - Hilliard, Nassau County, Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Bethel Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Hilliard, Nassau County, Florida, USA
6 F Sallie Green
         Born: 22 Dec 1860 - Charlton County, Georgia, USA
   Christened: 
         Died: 23 Feb 1913 - Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Dyal Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida
7 F Amandia F. Green
         Born: 12 Jul 1862 - Traders Hill, Charlton County, Georgia, USA
   Christened: 
         Died: 3 May 1889 - Bradford County, Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Dyal Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida
8 M Nathan Dickinson Green
         Born: 27 Nov 1864 - Georgia, USA
   Christened: 
         Died: 21 Jul 1939 - Bradford County, Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Dyal Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida
9 M Elias Green
         Born: 1866 - Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 12 Apr 1928 - Starke, Bradford, Florida
       Buried: 13 Apr 1928 - Evergreen Cemetery. Bradford County, Florida
       Spouse: Nancy
10 M Elisha W. Green
         Born: 4 Feb 1866 - Charlton County, Georgia, USA
   Christened: 
         Died: 12 Apr 1928 - Heilbronn, Bradford County, Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida
General Notes: Husband - Jesse Thomas Green

GREEN, JESSE T., SR.1818-1901 CAMDEN

Jesse T. Green, Sr. was born in Georgia in 1818, probably in Camden County near Trader's Hill, a son of Daniel Green. He married Kesiah Crews in December of 1835. Her father was killed during the Indian War, and her mother, Elizabeth Crews, eventually made her home with a son in Baker County, Florida. (wrong) Kesiah died, probably in childbirth. Elizabeth is believed to be a daughter of William Hazzard of Beaufort, South Carolina (wrong). Jesse and Kesiah had the following children:

L Hester b. 1837, m. John Moore (2nd husband).
2. Calvin b. 1839. d. 7/28/1862. in CSA (Co. G, 4th Ga. Cav.).
3. Berien Benjamin b.1841, m. ????? ??????? .
4. William "Bill" b.1843, m. Mary E. Stokes, dau. of Henry.
5. Kesiah "Kizzie" b.1844, m. James Calvin Thompson.

On April 17, 1844, Jesse married Sophia Crews, a sister of Kesiah. Children of the second marriage were:

6. Jesse T., Jr. b. 3/26/1845, m. Roseanna Alexander, b. 1842, dau. of Wm. W.
7. Isiah (twin) b.1847,died young.
8. Renah (twin) b.1847,died young.
9. Perry b.1849, m. Sarah "Babe" Glesson.
10. Isabella b.1853, died young.
11. Elizabeth"Betsy" b.1852, m. Jim Pringle.
12. Owen b.1854, m. Jane Sellers.
13. Sallie b.1858, m. Jeff Underhill.
14. Mary J. b.1855, m. never married.
15. Amanda b.1862, m. Jeff Norman.
16. Nathan D."Drink" b.1864, m. Sarah Hudson.
17. Elisha W. b.1868, m. Nancy Wills.

Jesse T. Green, Sr., at the age of 20, enlisted as a Private in Capt. E. D. Tracy's Company, 3rd Regiment, Georgia Mounted Militia, at Centerville, Georgia, in 1838, for 3 months. Col. Revels was the Militia Commander. Green enlisted for 6 months in October of 1840, and mustered out at Trader's Hill in March of 1841. His Unit of the Militia was incorporated into the regular US Army as "Citizen Soldiers" and they were recognized as having been in the military service of the United States. He also served under Captain Isaac Bush, 1838-39, Florida Volunteers. He received a pension for this service amounting to $8.00 per month. His application, for this pension, was made in Bradford County, and his witnesses were William Underhill and N. D. Wainwright. Those witnessing his wife's claim were G. W. Kersey and W. W. Tumblin. Jesse T. Green, Sr. also served in the Civil War. He and his sons, Calvin, William, Benjamin, and Jesse, Jr. enlisted in Clinch's 4th Georgia Cavalry in 1861. He and Jesse, Jr. fought at Olustee. According to a daughter of Jesse, Jr., the battle there was the "bloodiest battle" he ever saw. This included four years of warfare, and the Battle of Atlanta. Jesse, Sr. brought his family to Bradford County about 1872, settling at Heilbronn Springs (in S 36 T5 R 21 S & E). Seven of his children reared their families in Bradford County: "Missy" (Lawtey); Perry (Brooker); Hester (Heilbronn Springs); Amanda (Lawtey); Sallie (Heilbronn Springs). William moved from Olustee to Charlton County, Georgia. Jesse, Jr. and his wife, Roseann (whose father is in the 1860 New River County Census) moved about 1880 to Nassau County, as did "Betsy" and Owen. There are no records on the others, except Mary, who lived with her parents.

Jesse T. Green, Sr. died in Bradford County on November 30, 1901. His wife, Sophia, died December 31, 1905. Both are buried in unmarked graves at Evergreen Cemetery in Bradford County. This cemetery is located on the grounds of the Florida State Prison. The old homeplace at Heilbronn is still being used by a descendant of Jesse, Sr.
Contributed by: Sandra Sanders of Starke, Florida.

Name: Jesse Green
Gender:
Residence Place: District No 1, Bradford, Florida
Age: 67
Age (Months):
Birth Year (Estimated): 1818
Birthplace: Georgia
Death Date:
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): W
Race: White
Schedule Type: Population
Line Number: 25
Sheet Number: 98
Sheet Letter: A
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Family Number: 46
House Number:
GS Film number:888962
Digital Folder Number:4280065
Image Number: 00107
Page:
HouseholdGenderAgeBirthplace
SELF Jesse Green M67y
WIFE Sophia GreenF55y
DAU Mary Green F28y
Thomas Moore M14y
Charles Walton M4y

"Florida, State Census, 1885," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MNJ9-3BQ : accessed 25 Sep 2013), Jesse Green, 1885.
General Notes: Wife - Sophia Crews

Name:Jesse T Green
Age in 1870:55
Birth Year:abt 1815
Birthplace:Georgia
Home in 1870:Charlton, Georgia
Race:White
Gender:Male
Post Office:Traders Hill
Value of real estate:View image
Household Members:
NameAge
Jesse T Green55
Sophia Green40
Mary Green15
Sarah Green13
Semantha Green10
Nathan Green8
Eliza Green3
Year: 1870; Census Place: , Charlton, Georgia; Roll: M593_140; Page: 345A; Image: 164; Family History Library Film: 545639.

Maxfield Whidden and Sophia P. Crews

Husband Maxfield Whidden
         Born: 1 May 1805 - Montgomery County, Georgia ³⁹
   Christened: 
         Died: 1 Jan 1865 - Ft Myers, Monroe County, Florida
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 28 May 1828 - Camden Co., GA ³⁸⁹
Wife Sophia P. Crews
         Born: 27 Mar 1805 - St Bartholomews Parrish, Colleton County, South Carolina ³⁸⁹
   Christened: 
         Died: 27 Sep 1895 - DeSoto County, Florida ³⁹⁰
       Buried:  - New Hope Cemetery, Zolfo Springs, DeSoto, Florida
       Father: Alexander Crews
       Mother: 
Children
1 M Eli Perry Whidden
         Born: 10 Jul 1829 - Alachua County, Florida
   Christened: 
         Died: 27 Jul 1908 - Crewsville, DeSoto County, Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Whidden Cemetery, Highlands County, Florida
2 F Susan Whidden
         Born: 5 Mar 1840 - Ware County, Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 6 Aug 1913 - Florida
       Buried: 
       Spouse: David Brannen
         Marr: 1 Jan 1852 - Hillsborough County, Florida
3 M Edward Whidden
         Born: 13 Sep 1842 - Ware County, Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 19 Jan 1910 - DeSoto County, Florida
       Buried: 
General Notes: Husband - Maxfield Whidden

WHIDDEN, Maxfield1805-1865

Researched by Mrs. Stella Crews Romano, 14701 Garden Drive, Miami, Florida 33168. Complied by the editor. Updated by David Crews.

Maxfield Whidden was born May 1, 1805 in Montgomery County, Georgia. He is a son of James Whidden Sr, He grew up in Camden and Ware Counties, Georgia. Maxfield and Sophia P. Crews were married by Rev. David Bryan in Camden County, Georgia. She was born in the Colleton District, South Carolina on March 27, 1805. She is a daughter of Alexander Crews and his first wife (name unknown). The children of this marriage are:

1. Eli (Eley) Perry, born July 10, 1829; married in Hillsborough County, Feb. 4, 1847 to Lavinia Platt, daughter of Peter Platt.
2. Lydia A.. (some records give her name as Elizabeth) born Sept. 27, 1831; married 1st to David J.W. Boney on Oct 8, 1846 and 2nd to Mr. Russell.
3. Sophia, born May 13, 1833.
4. Maxfield Jr., born Jul 9, 1835
5. Charity Whidden, born Jan. 3, 1837
6. Susan, born Mar 1, 1840, based on mother's pension application, though marker indicates Mar 5. Married 1st in Hillsborough County on Jan 1, 1852 to David Brannon; married 2nd in Ft Myers in 1863 to her 1st cousin, Jesse Whidden, son of Willoughby (due to poor record keeping during the Civil War they were remarried on Nov 3, 1874
7. Edward born Jan 13, 1842; died Jan 19, 1910; married Jul 14, 1860 to Mary Ann (Williams) Mathis, daughter of Rowland and Nancy Ann (Sweat) Williams and first wife of James W. Mathis.
8 Willoughby, born Jul 18, 1844

Maxfield and Sophia left Camden and settled in Alachua County, Florida. likely in the section that was cut into Columbia County in 1832. The 1830 Federal Census for Alachua County lists Maxey F. Whidden as a resident.

Maxfield served several enlistments during the Second Florida War with the Seminoles. He first enlisted at Ft Gilmore, Georgia on Dec 28, 1835 as a private in Capt. William B. North's Company in the Regiment commanded by Col. Brown. Muster sheet described Maxfield as 6'3", black eyes, fair complexion and auburn hair. His 2nd enlistment was again with Capt. William B. North's Company this time with the 2nd Regiment of the East Florida Mounted Volunteers commanded by Col. W. J. Mills. He mustered in at Camp North on June 16, 1837 and was honorably discharged at Newnansville on Dec 18, 1837. His brother-in-law Dempsey Dubois Crews, Sr. was a Sergeant in this company. Maxfield was also a private in W. B. North's Company, which was attached to General Floyd's command in the Okefenokee Division of the Army. He volunteered at Ft Gilmore on July 12, 1838 and was discharged there on January 12, 1839. Dempsey was also a member of this company.

Maxfield and Sophia were living in District 719 Ware County, Georgia during the 1840 census, residing close by her family ; Stephen, William, father Alexander, and Joseph Crews. and his brothers Willoughby and James.

Maxfield moved back to Florida during March of 1843, along with his brother Willoughby settling in southwest Florida in the Hillsborough County area. On May of 1843 he applied for 160 acres of un appropriated public land under the Florida Armed Occupation Act of 1842. Each settler who would settle and cultivate five acres or more of land in eastern and southern Florida for a period of five years would receive 160 acres of land and one year's rations from the Federal government. Settlers were expected also to provide militia service, if needed, to control the activities of the warring Seminole Indians. This was the prelude to the official declaration of the end of the Second Seminole War on August 14, 1842. His property is described as "a tract of un surveyed land lying in a hammock about 6 miles south of Robert Williams settlement and about 5 miles east of the bridge at the Little Withlacoochee commencing at a stake in the pine woods running 40 chains south thence 40 chains east thence 40 chains north thence 40 chains west to the place of beginning". Brother Willoughby received the 160 acres adjacent to Maxfield's property during the same time.

During the 1850 Census for Hillsborough County, Maxfield and family were living in the Thonotosassa-Itchepucksassa area along with Peter Platt, David J. W. Boney, Rabun Raulerson, Jacob Summerlin, Charles Scott and Joseph Howell.

Maxfield and Sophia were members of the Salem Baptist Church at Itchepucksassa. Maxfield began appear in the Church minutes Dec 20, 1850. The couple were baptized there Mar 19, 1851 by Elder Newton.

On October 1, 1856, Maxfield applied for bounty land based on his service in Capt William B North's companies. He did receive a warrant for 160 acres in Hillsborough County.

Maxfield enlisted in William B. Hookers company during the Third Seminole War on January 3, 1856. Others in this company included Maxfield Jr., Willoughby, Edward and Jesse Whidden.

Prior to 1856, the Whiddens settled in the Ft Hartsuff area in Manatee (now Hardee) County. Maxfield was enumerated in this area during the 1860 Census for Manatee County along with Willoughby and Dempsey Dubois Crews.

During the early 1860s, Maxfield and Sophia moved to the military post at Ft Myers which came under the protection of the U.S. Army during the later years of the Civil War. Their son Edward and sons-in-law David Boney and Jesse Whidden were members of the Second Florida Calvary of the U. S. Army which was stationed there.

Maxfield died at Ft Myers January 5, 1865 and was originally buried in the Military Post Cemetery, Ft. Myers, Florida but grave was moved to Pensacola around 1885-1888 to a cemetery that has yet been discovered, but is probably in the Barrancas National Cemetery in Escambia County, FL. In 1927 the US Government paid to have all 468 graves reinterred to Barrancas National Cemetery. Unfortunately, due to negligence the records for these burials were mishandled and the reinterments are all in unmarked graves.

Sophia Whidden lived with her daughter in the Popash-Zolfo Springs area. On September 13, 1890 she applied and received a widow's pension until her death on September 28, 1894. She is interred in New Hope Cemetery just east of Zolfo Springs in what is now Hardee County.

References:

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137173987/maxfield-whidden: accessed January 1, 2025), memorial page for Maxfield Whidden (1 May 1805\endash 1 Jan 1865), Find a Grave Memorial ID 137173987; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by Robin Knowles Miner (contributor 47614397).

Salem Baptist Church Minutes, 1850 - 1851. Polk County, Florida Historical and Genealogical Library; Bartow, Florida

The Florida Historical Society, 435 Brevard Ave., Cocoa FL 32922. https://myfloridahistory.org/date-in-history/august-04-1842/armed-occupation-act

U. S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=0842-343&docClass=MW&sid=cjvlewot.yyh#patentDetailsTabIndex=1

"United States, Census, 1840", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHBN-TZM : Sun Mar 10 10:30:30 UTC 2024), Entry for Maxfield Whidden, 1840.

http://www.twparker.com/USGenWeb/CharlotteCoFlorida
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http://www.twparker.com/USGenWeb/CharlotteCoFlorida
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Stanley Crews and Agnes Martin

Husband Stanley Crews
         Born: Cir 1740
   Christened: 
         Died: 1793 - Wilkes County, Georgia
       Buried: 
       Father: David Crews
       Mother: Mary Stanley
     Marriage: 
Wife Agnes Martin ²¹
         Born: 
   Christened: 
         Died: Bef 3 Jul 1804 - Wilkes County, Georgia
       Buried: 
Children
1 F Nancy Crews
         Born: 
   Christened: 
         Died: Bef 1804
       Buried: 
2 F Patsy Crews
         Born: 
   Christened: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Simon Hughes
3 M David Crews
         Born: 
   Christened: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
4 F Elizabeth Crews
         Born: 
   Christened: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
5 F Frances Crews
          AKA: Fanny
         Born: 
   Christened: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Charles Morton
6 M John Crews
         Born: Abt 1763 - Virginia
   Christened: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elizabeth Stafford ⁴⁰
         Marr: 15 Jul 1830 - Camden Co., GA
       Spouse: Elizabeth
7 M Martin Crews
         Born: Abt 1764 - Virginia
   Christened: 
         Died: Abt 1830 - Upson County, GA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jennings
       Spouse: Jane Jordan
         Marr: 22 Nov 1800 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia
8 F Mary Polly Crews
         Born: 1770 - Wilkes County, Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 10 Apr 1830 - Huntsville, Alabama
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Clayton Merriwether Talbot
         Marr: Abt 1790 - Wilkes County, Georgia ³³²
9 M James Crews
         Born: Abt 1776 - Virginia ⁴⁴²
   Christened: 
         Died: 24 Mar 1824 - Wilkes County, Georgia
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Benedictine Mankin
         Marr: 10 Jan 1822 ⁴⁴³. (Death of Spouse)
10 F Susannah Crews
         Born:  - Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Stephen W. Barkwell
         Marr: 13 Oct 1831
General Notes: Husband - Stanley Crews

Stanley Crews

Stanley Crews was born about 1740 in Virginia (1). He is a son of David and Mary Stanley Crews of Virginia.

John's father, Stanley, was the only one of his siblings to settle into Georgia (Wilkes County). All others appear to settle in Kentucky. David Crews was married Mary Stanley 1706--1766 in Charles City VA (2)

The children of David and Mary are"

Joseph b. abt 1734 VA m. Agnes ?
Jesse 1735 VA d.1812 KY m. Amy Bright
Ruben
David Milton 1739 VA d. 1821 KY
Stanley ** 1740 VA d. 1792 Wilkes Co GA m. Agnes (Martin)
Gideon 1742 VA--1790 KY

The Stanley Crews family removed from Virginia to Wilkes County, Georgia, after the children were born and he and his brother David's service in the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1).

Wilkes County was one of the original counties created from Indian lands in 1773. The legislature designated the county in 1777 and thereafter divided it many times to form other counties (3)
Stanley's name began appearing in Wilkes County records beginning in 1785.

From these county records we are able to determine Stanley and Agnes Crews' children and the children's spouses.

Stanley Crews (1740-1793) m. Agnes (Martin?). Their children are:

1. John Crews b. abt. 1763 m. Elizabeth Stafford Johns in Camden County
2. Martin Crews (1764?-1827?) m. Jane "Ginny" Ware Jordan Nov 22, 1800 (3)
3. James Crews m. Benedictine Mankin 10 Jan 1822, d. 24 Mar 1824.
4. Susannah Crews m. Stephen Barkwell 13 Oct 1831
5. Polly Crews m. 1^st Clayton Talbot, 2^nd Benajah Smith
6. Patsy Crews m. Simon Hughes.
7. Nancy Crews Died prior to 1800
8. David Crews
9. Frances (Fanny) Crews m. Chas Morton
10 Elizabeth (Betsy) Crews -

Nov. 9, 1785 Deed Book Page 71--DENLEY, JAMES and wife Elendor to Stanley Crews 227 acres on north fork of Clarks creek, orig. grant 1785 to said Denley. Nov. 9, 1785. John Culpepper, John Dale, Test.

Jun. 29, 1786 Probate Page 458--CREWS, STANLEY and wife Agethy (Agatha?) to Wm. Gilbert 227 acres on north fork of Clark's creek, part of 2140 acres orig grant 1785 to Jas. Denley, adj Wm. Muckleroy, John Dale and Sylvanus Gibson. Jun. 29, 1786. John & Martin Crews, John King, test.

Jan. 8, 1787 Deed Book Page 11--SUDWORTH, LAWRENCE to Stanley Crews, a slave Charity, Bill of sale. Jan. 8, 1787. David Hillhouse, L. Coats, Test.

May 11, 1787 Deed Book C C Page 106--CRISWELL, SAMUEL to Wm. Stokes 300 acres on Savannah river including an island formerly known by the name of Macklemore's Island, orig. grant 1787 to said Samuel. May 11, 1787. Lesley Coats, Stanley Crews, Test.

Page 106--CRISWELL, SAMUEL to Wm. Stokes 300 acres on Savannah river including an island formerly known by the name of Macklemore's Island, orig. grant 1787 to said Samuel. May 11, 1787. Lesley Coats, Stanley Crews, Test

Feb. 11, 1789 Deed Book E E Page 30--BIRD, MARK to Stanley Crews bill of sale for slave Jack. Feb. 11, 1789. Buckner Harris, Peter Stubblefield, Test.

McCARTY, DANIEL and wife Hannah to Martin Crews, 500 acres on Clouds creek of Broad river, orig grant 1785 to said McCarty. Sale. Jun. 4, 1791. Edwin and Henry Mounger, J. P. test.

Feb. 7, 1793 Probate CREWS, STANLEY dec'd. Warrant of appraisement Feb. 7, 1793. Petition of heirs Nov. 1800 for div of 570 acres on Clarks creek. viz; Martin Crews, Agnes Crews, wid., for herself and as gdn of Betsy and Francis Crews, minors; Simon Hughes in right of his wife Patsy; Benajah Smith in right of Clayton Talbot who intermarried with Polly Crews; Susannah, James, and John Crews, and the heirs of Nancy Crews.

Apr. 11, 1793 Inferior Court Minutes Page 72--Apr. 11, 1793. James and Nancy Crew choose Martin Crew guardian, George Barber and Francis Callaway, Security.

Apr. 11, 1793 Inferior Court Minutes Page 73--Agatha Crews appointed guardian of David, Frances, and Elizabeth Crews, orphans of Stanley Crews.

Based on Wilkes County, Georgia records, Stanley's son Martin Crews, serves as Executor of Stanley's will in the year 1794. ""Wilkes Co. 1794 Martin Crews is executor for Joseph Crews, Susky Crews, Patty Crews, and Nancy Crews - Standly Crews" In 1794 Martin Crews returns for himself also as executor for Standly Crews - Patty Crews, Susky Crews, Nancy Crews and Joe Crews - 587 acres of land"

CREWS, AGNES, dec'd. Petition of Chas. Morton in right of his wife Fanny late Fanny Crews, with Elizabeth Crews "yet an infant" to divide the land now held in co-partnership with said Elizabeth, Jul. 3, 1804, 28 1/2 acres surveyed for Chas. Morton and Betsy Crews each, being the real estate of said Agnes Crews, dec'd. Dec. 21, 1804.

1803 Land Lottery Crews, Stanley orph.s of (1) of Wilkes County for "the Territory south of the Oconee and Altamaha rivers".

Aug. 7, 1804 Inferior Court Minutes Page 91--Aug. 7, 1804. Agnes Crews, dec'd. Chas. L. Morton appointed Admr. Peter B. Terrell, Security.

Dec. 21, 1804 Probate CREWS, AGNES, dec'd. Petition of Chas. Morton in right of his wife Fanny late Fanny Crews, with Elizabeth Crews "yet an infant" to divide the land now held in co-partnership with said Elizabeth, Jul. 3, 1804, 28 1/2 acres surveyed for Chas. Morton and Betsy Crews each, being the real estate of said Agnes Crews, dec'd. Dec. 21, 1804.

CREWS, JAMES dec'd. Benedictine Crews app. admx. Richard J. Willis app admr Dec. 6, 1831. Writ of dower in 236 acres on Clarks creek. Mrs. Benedictine Crews, wid of Jas. Crews, dec'd Mar. 24, 1824. John T. Crews, Richard J. Willis, gdn. Returns, paid board 1832, paid Mrs. B. Crews board 1833, and Jos. T. McLaughlin tuition. To money advanced him at Sardis, 1834. To half the amount of sale of land 1834 Pulaski Co. Returns of R. J. Willis gdn of the orphs for 1833. To expense of sale of a tract of land in Harris Co. May 1833 which was drawn by said orphs. Paid Stephen W. Barkwell husband of Susan Crews, Thos. N. Heard husband of Emily Crews, S. H. Willis husband of Nancy Crews, Benedictine Crews, wid of Jas. Crews, dec'd their distributive shares of above land and perishable property of the est all in 1833.

http://www.giddeon.com/wilkes/books/early-records-of-ga-vol2/192-224.shtml

Name: Manley or Stanley Crews
Event Type: Land Assessment
Event Date: 5 October 1785 (5 October 1785)
Event Place: Georgia, United States
Event Place (Original): Georgia

Digital Folder Number: 004720681
Image Number: 100

Citing this Record
"Georgia, Headright and Bounty Land Records, 1783-1909", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZMXD-5Q6Z : Fri Apr 18 16:19:12 UTC 2025), Entry for Manley or Stanley Crews, 5 Oct 1785.
General Notes: Wife - Agnes Martin

Aug. 7, 1804 Inferior Court Minutes Page 91--Aug. 7, 1804. Agnes Crews, dec'd. Chas. L. Morton appointed Admr. Peter B. Terrell, Security.

Stanley Crews and Eleanor Nancy Mise

Husband Stanley Crews
         Born: 30 Nov 1791 - Georgia ⁵⁰²
   Christened: 
         Died: 15 Nov 1875 ⁵⁰³
       Buried:  - Eagle Springs Cemetery, Oglesby, Coryell County, Texas, USA
       Father: Martin Crews
       Mother: Jennings
     Marriage: 16 Jan 1830 - Newton County, GA ⁵⁰⁴
 Marr. Status: Death of Spouse
Wife Eleanor Nancy Mise ⁴²⁶
         Born: 26 Feb 1819 - Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 1 Dec 1890
       Buried:  - Wood Cemetery, Jonesboro, Coryell County, Texas
Children
1 F Elizabeth Crews
         Born: 12 Jan 1845 - Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 18 Nov 1936 - Bell County, Texas
       Buried:  - Cedar Knob Cemetery, Salado, Bell County
       Spouse: Jacob T. Denson
General Notes: Husband - Stanley Crews

Possibly fought War 1812 - 2nd Regiment (Jenkins) Georgia Vols. and Mil.

Martin Crews (1764?-1827?) m.1 ? to Susannah Jennings (the source for this is evidently an Oglethorpe County, GA estate record of Miles Jennings). There was one child born to this couple about 1796 who was named Stanley Crews.

1821 Land Lottery Stanley Crews (1) of Wilkes County, GA for ceded Creek lands in Dooly, Houston, Monroe, Henry and Fayette counties, since divided into twenty-one counties.

"Land Drawings of 1827
Martin Crews in Butts Co - Hines Dist -
Reuben Crews in Upson Co Harrell's Dist
Standly Crews soldier in Newton Co - Newnans Dist"

Standley Crews
mentioned in the record of Standley Crews and Elenor Mise
NameStandley Crews
Spouse's NameElenor Mise
Event Date16 Jan 1830
Event Place, Newton, Georgia
Citing this Record
"Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FW6T-4YW : 24 December 2014), Standley Crews and Elenor Mise, 16 Jan 1830; citing , Newton, Georgia; FHL microfilm 325,727.

There is a mention of a Stanley Crews in the Abbeville District in South Carolina in a petition dated October 1831

Name:Stanley Crews
Age in 1870:79
Birth Year:abt 1791
Birthplace:Georgia
Home in 1870:Williamson, Texas
Race:White
Gender:Male
Post Office:Georgetown
Value of Real Estate:View image
Household Members:
NameAge
Stanley Crews79
Nancy Crews58
Emaline Crews32
William Crews30
John Crews22
Nancy Crews18
General Notes: Wife - Eleanor Nancy Mise

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61612870/nancy-crews: accessed December 11, 2025), memorial page for Nancy Mize Crews (26 Feb 1813\endash 1 Dec 1890), Find a Grave Memorial ID 61612870, citing Wood Cemetery, Jonesboro, Coryell County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 46605034).

Stephen Crews and Elizabeth Larrisey

Husband Stephen Crews
         Born: 1795 - Beaufort District, South Carolina ²⁰⁸
   Christened: 
         Died: 23 Dec 1846 ²⁰⁹^,210
       Buried:  - Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Echols County, GA ²¹¹
       Father: Alexander Crews
       Mother: 
     Marriage: Abt 1817 - Camden County, GA ¹⁹⁶
 Marr. Status: Death of Spouse
Wife Elizabeth Larrisey
          AKA: Elisabeth Larrisey
         Born: 1797 - Georgia ⁴⁵⁹^,527
   Christened: 
         Died: 1885 ⁵²⁸
       Buried:  - Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Echols County, GA ⁵²⁹
Marriage Events
• Marriage: 1815, Camden Co., GA. Married in CC by Robert Paxton JP in Camden.

Children
1 M William B. Crews
         Born: 11 Apr 1818 - Camden County, Georgia ¹⁵⁰
   Christened: 12 Feb 1844 - Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Ware County, Georgia ⁵³⁰
         Died: 23 Apr 1898 - Echols County, GA ¹⁵⁰
       Buried:  - Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Echols County, GA ⁵³¹
       Spouse: Martha M. North
         Marr: 1840 - Ware County (Now Echols) Georgia ¹⁵³
2 F Mary Crews
         Born: 1820 - Camden County, Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 11 Sep 1884 - Florida
       Buried:  - New Hope Cemetery, Zolfo Springs, Hardee, FL
       Spouse: Benjamin L. Crews
3 F Nancy Crews
         Born: 1824 - Georgia ⁴⁶³
   Christened: 10 Mar 1861 - Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Echols County, GA ⁶⁹
         Died: 2 Jan 1880
       Buried:  - Ramah Cemetery Clinch County, GA
       Spouse: John James North II
4 M Joseph L. Crews
         Born: 1825 - Camden County, Georgia
   Christened: Oct 1847 - Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Ware County, GA ⁴⁸³
         Died: 6 Oct 1858 - Fargo, Echols County, Georgia
       Buried:  - Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Echols County, GA
       Spouse: Lydia Crews
         Marr: 1 Jan 1853 - Echols County, Georgia ²¹⁵
       Spouse: Nancy North
         Marr: Abt 1846
5 M John L. Crews
         Born: 1826 - Camden County, Georgia ⁴⁵⁹
   Christened: 
         Died: 1896 - Belmont, Hamilton County, Florida
       Buried:  - Bethel Cemetery, Echols County, GA
       Spouse: Mariah Sears
6 M Stephen Larrisey Crews
         Born: Abt 1831 - Ware County, Georgia ³³³
   Christened: 13 Jul 1861 - Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Echols County, GA ³³⁴
         Died: 10 May 1908 - Screven Co., GA ³³⁵
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Clarisy Collier
         Marr: 21 Jun 1856 - Hamilton Co., FL ³⁶
7 M Moses Crews
         Born: 1834 - Clinch County, Georgia ⁵³²
   Christened: 
         Died: 4 Dec 1864 - Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States
       Buried:  - Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States ⁵³²
8 M Micajah Larrisey Crews
         Born: 1836 - Clinch County, Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 9 Oct 1864 - Elmira, Chemung County, New York
       Buried:  - Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York
       Spouse: Martha Isabel North
9 F Caroline Crews
         Born: 1839 - Ware County (Now Echols) Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 
       Buried:  - Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Echols County, GA ⁴¹³
       Spouse: James T. Padgett
General Notes: Husband - Stephen Crews

Stephen Crews

Stephen was born in the Beaufort District of South Carolna during 1795. He has been listed as a son of Alexander Crews by his 1^st wife, whose name is currently unknown. There is an item of note in Judge Huxford's personal notes for Stephen that states he was a first cousin to Micajah Crews. This author assumes that the cousin is the elder Micajah of Camden that passed away in 1823. The only other Micajah during this period is a documented son of Alexander b. 1810. The above note casts some doubt of the true identity of Stephen's parents. This elder MIcajah is likely a brother to Alexander as there is a record of Micajah and Alexander jointly acquiring 1000 acres of land on 8/25/1809 on Black Creek of Saltketcher River in the Colleton District.

What IS known is Stephen is a brother to William Crews (abt 1797) as he is a witness for Stephen's widow, Elizabeth on the Pension papers she filed. The brothers married sisters; Nancy and Sarah Bradley of Beaufort, SC..

Stephen spent his boyhood and teenage years in South Carolina. As an adult, his physical appearance was described by 2nd wife Elizabeth as "fair complexion, blue eyes, about 6 feet tall, square build".

During the year 1813, an 18 year old Stephen was "drafted" and served a six month tour of duty with Captain Haywood's Company of the South Carolina militia along the Savannah River at Sisters Ferry, SC, during the War of 1812. He was honorably discharged at the same location during the same year.

About two years later, a now 20 year old Stephen marries for the first time to Nancy Bradley (though his 2^nd wife stated her name was Mary Bradley on her widow's pension request) on 30 Nov 1815 in South Carolina. The couple may have had a least one female child as result of this marriage.

Based on the findings within the 1820 US Census for Camden County Georgia, there are three unidentified female children residing in Alexander's home. There is one female age 10-14; which is Sophia. Then, there are four females under ten years of age. One of these girls is Lavina. The remaining three have never been identified to the best of my knowledge. One could speculate these girls are Alexander and Lucy's and/or Stephen's from his prior or even both marriages (William did not marry till 1820 and Alex Junior was just 18). We may never know. We do know by the time the 1830 census rolls around, there are no females in the Alexander Crews' home other than Alexander's wife, Lucy. The birth of this female child may also explain Nancy's early (1816) demise so soon after her and Stephen's marriage.

Sometime after the death of Nancy, perhaps the same year, Alexander and other family members relocate down to Camden County, Georgia, though it is Stephen that first appears in Camden County records as a "surveyor" during 1816

It was in Camden where Stephen met and married Elizabeth Larrisey, likely in 1817. The couple were married by a Justice of the Peace in Camden; a Mr. Robert Paxon. Elizabeth had a difficult time remembering the year of her marriage as she first states 1813/14 and later 1815 within the same Pension document after Stephen's death.

Folks Huxford states in Volume I of his Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia book that "Elizabeth was born in 1800 and her parents were born in Ireland". However, Elizabeth's monument in the Boney Bluff Cemetery reads 1797, a date that is also reflected in her Widow's Pension application as well as the 1860 US Census for Echols county. The 1880 Census for Echols does state both Ms Larrisey Crews' parents were born in Ireland

Stephen is enumerated next door to Alexander and another Crews relation, Roger, within the 1820 census for Camden. This is the area that was later cut into Wayne County, Georgia.

Note: For some reason, Stephen's enumeration data is incomplete. The only "mark" within Stephen's family line was that of a male child less than 10 (this would be 1^st born, William B). The previous statement is in conflict with POWG Vol. I as Huxford states Mary was the oldest. We can not accertain the validity of this statement without a legible copy of the entry for Stephen within 1820 census and to date, there appears to be none.

Stephen and Elizabeth were the parents of 10 children the first 6 born in Camden and the younger 4 born in Ware (now Echols):

1. William B. b. 11 Apr 1818 d. 23 Apr 1898, married Martha North 1840 in Ware County, GA
2 Mary b. 1820 d. 11 Sep 1884, married Benjamin L. Crews, a cousin
3. Stephen L. b. Mar 1822, d. 10 May 1908, married, Clarrisy Collier, 1856 in Hamilton County, FL
4. Nancy b 1824, d. 2 Jan 1880, m. James North
5. Joseph L. b. 1825, d. 6 Oct 1858, m. 1) Nancy North, daughter of James, Sr. 2) Lydia Crews dau. of William, 1
Jan, 1853 (1^st cousins)
6. John L.b. 1826, d, 1896, m. Maria Sears, daughter of Harrison.
7. Micajahb. 1835, enumerated in Clinch 1860.
8. Carolineb. 1839, m. James T. Padgett of Echols County.
9. Moses b. 1842, died as a POW 1865.
10 James b. 24 Aug 1847, m. Lucy Burnett, dau. of John. Moved to New Smyrna, Florida.

Stephen appears as a Juror in Camden County Inferior Court for the June Term of 1823. Sometime between this date and the 1930 Census for Ware County, Stephen and Brother William relocated to Ware County, Georgia in the area that is now eastern Echols County. As previously mentioned, Stephen appears in the Ware County, Georgia census for 1830 along with brother William and an Edward Crews.

During this period in history, the Florida Indians often crossed into South Georgia conducting raids on property that sometimes result in the deaths of the White settlers in and around the Georgia/Florida line. Soon, the United States declared war once again on the natives and the Second Indian War, also known as the Florida War began (1835). Stephen and eight of his kin were enrolled June 22, 1836 in Columbia County by Capt. North's Company for a six month hitch. Stephen and even more Crews spent most all of 1837 in the militia serving 2 consecutive 6 month terms starting 21 Jan 1837 and being discharged 18 Dec 1837. This unit was again under Capt William B. North of the 2nd Regiment, 2nd Brigade of East Florida Mounted Volunteers, commanded by Col William J. Mills and was ordered into service by Maj General Thomas Jesup. Next, Stephen served in Capt. W. B. North's company of East Florida Mounted Militia, ordered into service of the United States by Bt. Brig. General Taylor from the 12th day of July, 1838 to the 12th day of January, 1839. The Florida War would rage on until 1842 when hostilities ceased (for a while, anyway). But Stephen's participation ended in with his discharge at Camp Gilmer in 1839. He returns home to his family and a life of farming.

Stephen appears in the 1840 Federal Census in Ware County. This section of Ware county was cut into Echols in 1850.

Served as a private in Captain North's Militia Company for a 25 day period between 5 Apr 1842 to 20 Apr 1842. This mounted militia patroled the area around Blount's Ferry near the end of the 2nd Florida War.

The couple lived near the Bethel, sometimes called Boney Bluff, Primitive Baptist Church. Stephen and Elizabeth Crews were among the founding members of this church beginning with an organizational meeting at his home on 30 Sep 1843. He was Received by Letter on this date and wife Elizabeth baptized the next day during 1 Oct 1843. Stephen was ordained a deacon of the church on December 1, 1843. Stephen was appointed Church Treasurer 12 Feb 1844. Stephen was continually active within the church minutes from 1844 until a final passage in December of 1846 "The sister church, Salem, was disappointed that Bro. Stephen Crews was sick and unable to go". No additional mentions of Stephen appear in the church minutes after this date. It appears Stephen never recovered from his noted sickness.

Stephen's marker in Bethel Church Cemetery records the date of his death as 23 Dec 1846. He did not live to see his youngest child, James (24 Aug 1847).

Elizabeth survived Stephen by many years as she is found in the 1850 Census in Ware County along with children; Joseph 25, Stephen 17, Micajah 15, Caroline 11, Moses 8, and James 3.

She is found within the 1860 Census for Echols County, Georgia along with children Caroline age 20 listed as a Seamstress, Moses age 16 Ploughman, and James 13.

Beginning in Sept. 1871, soon after the Act of 1871 passed, Elizabeth began filing for a Widow's Pension from Stephen's participation in the War of 1812. She continually filed for a pension through 1879. All her attempts were unsuccessful as Stephen could not be found on any Muster Rolls and she could not recall the actual date of her marriage to Stephen, nor had any paperwork supporting her claims.

Elizabeth is once again found in Echols during the 1880 as the Head of the Household with (grand)daughter Nancy Seares (Sears) and (great)granddaughter Emily Seares (Sears).

Elizabeth lived close to 40 years after the death of Stephen and passed away during 1885.

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Source Citation: 1820 U S Census; Census Place: St Marys, Camden, Georgia; Page: 54; NARA Roll: M33_8; Image: 54.
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1830 United States Census, Ware County, Georgia.
1840 United States Census, Ware County, Georgia.
"United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MZY6-BPX : accessed 23 Oct 2013), Elizabeth Crews, Ware county, Ware, Georgia, United States; citing dwelling 462, family 462, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 86.
1860 United States Census, Echols County, Georgia
War of 1812 Widows Pension File #6662 - Elizabeth Crews, <http://www.fold3.com/image/306664453/>
South Carolina Marriages 1755-1820; Paul Sarrett Jr, "USGENWEB," database, usgwarchives.net (http://files.usgwarchives.net/sc/marriages/scm1755.txt : accessed 19 Aug 2013), Marriage record of Stephen Crews and Nancy Bradley; usgwarchives.net.
"United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M8L5-GNS : accessed 23 Oct 2013), Elisabeth Crews, Gilmores, Echols, Georgia, United States; citing sheet 292C, family 0, NARA microfilm publication T9-0145
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1860 Clinch County, Georgia Census
"History of Ware County, pg 234"

1821 Land Lottery
Crews, Alexr.Camden Bates 26 3 Dooly
Crews, Ann (Wid)Effingham 9 11 4 Monroe
Crews, IrvinWilkes Bryants 139 16 Dooly
Crews, JamesWilkes Hudspeths 214 14 Dooly
Crews, JesseOglethorpe Bowls 140 4 Houston
Crews, JosephGlynn 27 Dist. 114 11 Henry
Crews, MartinJasper Shropshires 39 14 Henry
Crews, RogerCamden Bates 54 12 Henry
Crews, StephenCamden Bates 133 1 Monroe
General Notes: Wife - Elizabeth Larrisey

1850 Census Ware County, GA (Stephen dead)

24 462 462 Elizabeth Crews 50 F
25 Joseph " 25 M
26 Stephen " 17 M
27 Micajah " 15 M
28 Caroline " 11 F
29 Moses " 8 M
30 James " 3 M

Name:Elizabeth Cruse
[Elizabeth Crews]
Age in 1870:75
Birth Year:abt 1795
Birthplace:Georgia
Home in 1870:District 13, Echols, Georgia
Race:White
Gender:Female
Post Office:Statenville
Value of real estate:View image
Household Members:
NameAge
Elizebeth Cruse75
Nancy Padget31
Emily Padget6
Arvilla Padget4
Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Echols, Georgia; Roll: M593_148; Page: 97B; Image: 198; Family History Library Film: 545647.

Name:Elisabeth Crews
Age:80
Birth Year:abt 1800
Birthplace:Georgia
Home in 1880:Gilmores, Echols, Georgia
Race:White
Gender:Female
Relation to Head of House:Self (Head)
Father's Birthplace:Ireland
Mother's Birthplace:Ireland
Household Members:
NameAge
Elisabeth Crews80
Nancy Seares39
Emerly Seares12
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Gilmores, Echols, Georgia; Roll: 145; Family History Film: 1254145; Page: 292C; Enumeration District: 044; Image: 0053.

Stephen Crews and Naomi Townsend

Husband Stephen Crews
         Born: 1 Oct 1853 - Echols County, Georgia
   Christened: 
         Died: 1 Dec 1923 - Ft. Denaud, Hendry County, Florida
       Buried: 2 Dec 1923 - Ft. Denaud Cemetery, Ft. Denaud, Hendry, Florida
       Father: Joseph L. Crews
       Mother: Lydia Crews
     Marriage: 10 Dec 1875 - Monroe County, Florida
Wife Naomi Townsend
         Born: 14 Aug 1858 - Manatee County, Florida
   Christened: 
         Died: 14 Jan 1928 - Hendry County, Florida
       Buried: 15 Jan 1928 - Ft. Denaud Cemetery, Ft. Denaud, Hendry, Florida
       Father: David Townsend
       Mother: Eliza Addison
Children
1 M Jesse Nimrod Crews
         Born: 11 Aug 1877 - Lee County, Florida
   Christened: 
         Died: 13 Jul 1918 - Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
       Buried:  - Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
2 M Finis Sylvester Crews
         Born: 22 Mar 1880 - Lee County, Florida
   Christened: 
         Died: 16 Mar 1927 - Hendry County, Florida
       Buried:  - Ft Denaud Cemetery, Ft Denaud, Hendry County, Florida
3 F Ida Crews
         Born: 27 Jan 1882 - Buckingham, Monroe County, Florida
   Christened: 
         Died: 2 Feb 1949 - Ft Myers (Lee) Florida
       Buried:  - Ft Denaud Cemetery, Ft Denaud, Hendry County, Florida
4 M Solon Braxton Crews
         Born: 29 Oct 1884 - Buckingham, Monroe County, Florida
   Christened: 
         Died: 19 Mar 1950 - Ft Myers, Lee County, FL
       Buried:  - Ft Denaud Cemetery, Ft Denaud, Hendry County, Florida
5 M Joseph O. Crews
         Born: 13 Mar 1886
   Christened: 
         Died: 11 Nov 1960
       Buried:  - Ft Denaud Cemetery, Ft Denaud, Hendry County, Florida
6 M Walter Lee Crews Sr.
         Born: 18 Jun 1889 - Orlando, Orange County, Florida
   Christened: 
         Died: 25 Mar 1926 - Orlando, Orange County, Florida
       Buried:  - Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, Orange County, Florida
7 M C. Harvey Crews
         Born: 12 Jul 1891 - Buckingham, Lee County, Florida
   Christened: 
         Died: 5 Dec 1951 - Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida
       Buried:  - Ft Myers Cemetery, Ft Myers, Lee County, Florida
8 M Warren Grady Crews
         Born: 29 Jun 1893 - Buckingham, Lee County, Florida
   Christened: 
         Died: 18 Feb 1919 - Saint-Aignan, Departement de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France
       Buried:  - Ft Denaud Cemetery, Ft Denaud, Hendry County, Florida
9 M Forrest Bedford Crews
         Born: 11 Oct 1896 - Buckingham, Lee County, Florida
   Christened: 
         Died: 26 Dec 1950 - Bay Pines, Pinellas, Florida
       Buried:  - Ft Denaud Cemetery, Ft Denaud, Hendry County, Florida
General Notes: Husband - Stephen Crews

Stephen Crews was born in Echols County, GA near the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, He was the son of Joseph L. Crews and Lydia Crews. He left the Benton FL area of Columbia Co about 1870-71 on a cattle drive to Ft. Myers, FL and never returned to Columbia Co.

He married Naomi Townsend, daughter of Davis N. and Elizabeth Townsend, on 12/10/1875 at Buckingham, FL, near Ft. Myers. They had 9 sons and 1 daughter, which they raised in the Ft. Myers area.
Gravesite Details
Crews Family Lot

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5955901/stephen-crews: accessed December 25, 2024), memorial page for Stephen Crews (1 Oct 1853\endash 1 Dec 1923), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5955901, citing Fort Denaud Cemetery, Fort Denaud, Hendry County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Michelle Preston Burke (contributor 46507277).

Other information in the record of Stephen Or Steve Crews from Florida Deaths
Name Stephen Or Steve Crews
Event Date 01 Dec 1923
Event Place Denaud, Hendry, Florida
Gender Male
Race (Original) White
Race White
Age (Original) 70y 2m
Birth Date 01 Oct 1853
Birthplace Florida
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Naomi Crews
Father's Name Joe L Crews
Father's BirthplaceGeorgia
Mother's Name Lydia Crews
Mother's BirthplaceGeorgia
Occupation Farmer
Cemetery Denaud Cemetery
Burial Date 02 Dec 1923
General Notes: Wife - Naomi Townsend

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5955886/naomi-crews: accessed December 25, 2024), memorial page for Naomi Townsend Crews (14 Aug 1858\endash 14 Jan 1928), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5955886, citing Fort Denaud Cemetery, Fort Denaud, Hendry County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Michelle Preston Burke (contributor 46507277).
Notes: Marriage (Naomi Townsend):

Name: Stephen Cruze (Stephen Cruze)
Sex: Male
Spouse's Name: Naomi Townsend
Spouse's Sex: Female
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 10 Dec 1875
Event Place: Monroe, Florida, United States

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Naomi Townsend Wife F

Digital Folder Number: 007621653
Image Number: 143

Citing this Record
"Florida, County Marriages, 1830-1957", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG1N-18L6 : Sun Jan 19 04:02:21 UTC 2025), Entry for Stephen Cruze and Naomi Townsend, 10 Dec 1875.

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