Ancestors of David M. Crews



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James Carter and Elizabeth Ann Allen


Husband James Carter 

         Born: 1830 - Lowndes County, GA 28
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       Father: George Carter
       Mother: Mary Parrish


     Marriage: 1 Jul 1847 70

Wife Elizabeth Ann Allen 

         Born: 20 Aug 1829 - Lowndes Co., GA 28
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General Notes: Husband - James Carter

CARTER, JAMES.
1830-1852
LOWNDES

James Carter was born 1830 in Lowndes County, son of George and Mary Carter (Vol. 1). He was married July Ist, 1847, to Elizabeth Ann, daughter of John Allen (Vol.I). She was born in Lowndes County, Aug. 20, 1829. To this marriage were born three children, viz:

1. John Thomasb. Aug. 29, 1848, m. Rosetta Allen, dau. of William.
2. Minervab. Nov. 27, 1849. died age about one year.
3. William Rufus b. May 17, 1851, died single 1935.

James Carter, the subject, died in 1851, and later his widow married William Robinson (Vol.1). The latter applied Dec. 24, 1852, for administration of the James Carter estate, and administered it.

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Isaac Allen


Husband Isaac Allen 3 

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1 F Jane Allen 

         Born: 19 Sep 1818 - Georgia 3
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         Died: 9 Nov 1892 - Brooks County, Georgia 3
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       Spouse: George W. Albritton


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James Richard Allen and Margaret Mariah Carter


Husband James Richard Allen 

         Born: 29 Dec 1827 - Barnwell District, South Carolina 3
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         Died: 15 Dec 1911 - Clinch (now Lanier) County, Georgia
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       Father: Richard Allen
       Mother: Rebecca Sarah Ann Carter 23


     Marriage: 1846 - Lowndes County, Georgia 3

Wife Margaret Mariah Carter 

         Born: 17 Apr 1829 - Barnwell County, South Carolina, USA
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         Died: 15 Feb 1910 - Clinch County, Georgia
       Buried:  - Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Lakeland, Lanier County, Georgia


       Father: Isaac Carter
       Mother: Elizabeth Davis Gano


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General Notes: Husband - James Richard Allen

ALLEN, JAMES R.
1827-1911
LANIER

James R. Allen was born in Barnwell District, S. C., Dec. 29, 1827, a son of Richard Allen (see Vol. 1). He was brought by his parents to Lowndes County in childhood, and grew up in the present Naylor district. He was married there in 1846 to Miss Margaret M. Carter, daughter of Isaac Carter (see Vol. I), She was born in Lowndes County, April 17, 1829. Her parents were also from Barnwell District, S. C. To Mr. and Mrs. Allen were born:

1. Elizabethb. 1847, m. Jacob Fender.
2. Lewis J.b. 1849, m. Martha Allen, dau. of John.
3. James R.b. 1852, m. Lovedy Bennett, dau. of Abraham.
4. Sarahb. 1851, m Mitchell M. Griffis.
5. Elza B.b. 1854, m. Mary Register, dau. of William.
6.John Q.b. 1856. m. Elizabeth-----
7. Matildab. 1858, m. P. M. Bennett.
8. Ocie C.b. 1860, in. Emma Maine, dau. of Wm.
9. Salenab. 1865, m. Wilson W. Fender, son of Alfred.
10. Wm. C.b. 1868, m. Maggie Fox, dau. of Thomas.
11. Isaac W.b. 1870, m. 1st. Mollie Robinson; 2nd. Hattie Ganos.
12. Ida E.b. 1872, m. R. N. Fender, Feb. 24, 1891.

Mr. Allen served as Justice of Peace in the 661st district of Lowndes, 1853-1861. He was Receiver of Tax Returns of Lowndes County, 1861-1864. In the last year of the awful Civil War when the call went out for all men in the state militia regardless of age, Mr. Allen was drafted along with the remainder of his company, designated as Co. 'Y', 5th Georgia Regiment, State troops, serving until the end of the war. Soon after the war, he moved to Echols county and resided there for about ten years, and during that time was Receiver of Tax Returns of that county, 1873-1879. Moving back to his old home district in Lowndes, he was notary public and ex-officio justice of peace in the 661st district, 1879-1883. In the latter year, he sold out and moved across the Alapaha River into Clinch (now Lanier) County, and bought a farm in the Stockton district. He served as Justice of Peace in the 1052nd district twentyfour years, from 1885 until 1909 when he retired, being succeeded by his son, I. W. Allen.

Mrs. Allen died at the family home, Feb. 15, 1910, and her husband died Dec. 15. 1911. They were buried in Wayfare Church cemetery.

Mr. Allen was a member of the Masonic fraternity several years, taking his degrees in 1858 in Butler Lodge, No. 211, at old Milltown (now Lakeland). Lodge records show he was suspended Aug. 20, 1870. No further lodge record appears, and no church record is known.

Census Refs: 1850, 1860, Lowndes; 1870, Echols, 1880, Lowndes.

General Notes: Wife - Margaret Mariah Carter

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77878065/margaret_mariah-allen: accessed February 5, 2025), memorial page for Margaret Mariah Carter Allen (17 Apr 1829\endash 15 Feb 1911), Find a Grave Memorial ID 77878065, citing Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Lakeland, Lanier County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Grave Seeker (contributor 47117358).
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John Allen Sr.


Husband John Allen Sr. 

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1 M John Allen Jr. 

         Born: Abt 1785 - South Carolina 23
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         Died: 1829 - Barnwell County, SC 23
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       Spouse: Ann Bryan

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John Allen Jr. and Ann Bryan


Husband John Allen Jr. 

         Born: Abt 1785 - South Carolina 23
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         Died: 1829 - Barnwell County, SC 23
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Wife Ann Bryan 

         Born: 1790 - South Carolina 23
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1 M Richard Allen 

         Born: 1806 - Barnwell District, SC 23
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       Spouse: Rebecca Sarah Ann Carter 23

General Notes: Husband - John Allen Jr.

ALLEN, JOHN, Jr.
1785-1840
Barnwell, South Carolina.

John Allen, Jr., while never a resident of Georgia, was the father of several children who moved with their widowed mother to Lowndes County, Georgia, about 1834. He married Miss Ann Bryan, born 1790 in South Carolina, a daughter of Joseph Bryan. She died in Lowndes County after 1850.

John Allen, Jr., the subject, was a son of John Allen, Sr., R. S., who died 1826 in Barnwell County, South Carolina. The latter served in the South Carolina militia during the Revolutionary War. To John and Ann Allen were born the following known children:

1. Normanb. 1804, m. Elizabeth Howell, daughter of Joseph Howell, R.S.
2. John M b. 1805, m. Eliza Wilkinson.
3. Richardb. 1807, m. Sarah.
4. James b. 1809, never married.
5. Hansfordb. 1811, m. Nancy Wilkinson.
6. Paul b: 1815, wife, if any, unknown.
7. William b. 1819, m. Mary A. Walker, daughter of James.

Mr. Allen made a bill of sale as a gift to Joseph Bryan as trustee for Mrs. Ann Allen, his wife, conveying a number of slaves that had been inherited by Mrs. Allen; instrument dated July 9, 1817; (see Book 4-0, page 65, Miscellaneous Records, South Carolina Hist. Com.). Mr. Allen died in Barnwell County in 1829, and Robert Goode was appointed administrator on his estate and qualified December 7, 1829. Relationship of Goode, if any, unknown.
The Barnwell County deed records shows the following: (1) Deed to Moses Smoke, dated December 25, 1835, from Mrs. Ann Allen, conveying 557 acres on Lemons Swamp, being part of 1000-acre tract granted James Allen August 1, 1814. Memorandums attached, one of which dated February 19, 1838 by Hansford Allen, saying he had rescinded his action in signing, by reason of being a minor. William Allen on November 5, 1841, signed statement that he was under 21 years of age at the time of signing the deed but now being of legal age, ratified it. John Allen being out of the state, the instrument was signed by Richard Allen as his agent. (Deed Book AA, page 61, Barnwell County). (2) Mrs. Ann Allen, John, Richard and William Allen make deed to George W. Smoke, January 17, 1840, for 500 acres of land on Lemons Swamp in Barnwell County. William Allen being under age at the time, ratified it November 5, 1841. (Deed Book AA, page 508, Barnwell County). (3) Deed of Gift from Mrs. Ann Allen to her son, Paul, dated November 7, 1836, for a third part of 780-acre tract (Deed Book V, page 8, Barnwell County).
John Allen, son of the subject, was the first of the family to move to Lowndes County, and was followed later by his mother and brothers. All of the brothers moved to Lowndes County except Paul who seems to have remained in South Carolina.

Census References: 1810, 1820, Barnwell Co. South Carolina 1850: Widow in Lowndes County, Georgia, with son, John.

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Charles Enoch Herring and Lavina Allen


Husband Charles Enoch Herring 

         Born: 6 May 1826 - Georgia
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         Died: 18 Oct 1902 - Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
       Buried:  - Good Hope Cemetery, Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia

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Wife Lavina Allen 

         Born: 1834 - South Carolina 23
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         Died: 21 Sep 1905 - Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
       Buried:  - Good Hope Cemetery, Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia


       Father: Richard Allen
       Mother: Rebecca Sarah Ann Carter 23


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1 M James Lucius Herring 124 

         Born: 21 Dec 1850 - Lowndes County, Georgia 125
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         Died: 5 May 1933 - Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia 126
       Buried:  - Good Hope Cemetery, Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia

       Spouse: Charlotte Tomlinson
         Marr: 16 Dec 1874 - Clinch County, GA

2 F Henrietta Herring 

         Born: 13 Apr 1852 - Emmanuel County, Georgia
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         Died: 1 Apr 1927 - Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
       Buried:  - Good Hope Cemetery, Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia






3  F  Sarah Louisa Herring





         Born: 9 Apr 1854 - Georgia
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         Died: 1 Jul 1945 - Dade County, Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Lake Park Cemetery, Lake Park, Lowndes, Georgia








4  M  Charles Richard Herring





         Born: 28 Oct 1856
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5  M  Willis Allen Herring





         Born: May 1860 - Georgia
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         Died: 5 Jan 1932 - Pelham, Mitchell County, Georgia
       Buried:  - Pelham City Cemetery, Pelham, Mitchell County, Georgia,








6  F  Harriet L. Herring





         Born: 10 Jul 1862 - Georgia
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         Died: 27 May 1915 - Georgia
       Buried:  - Lake Park Cemetery, Lake Park, Lowndes, Georgia








7  F  Emma Herring





         Born: 20 Aug 1868 - Georgia
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         Died: 25 Jun 1944 - Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
       Buried:  - Ousley Baptist Church Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia








8  M  Thomas Jefferson Herring





         Born: 17 Sep 1870 - Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia
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         Died: 18 Apr 1959 - Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
       Buried:  - Good Hope Cemetery, Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia








9  F  Annie Eliza Herring





         Born: 17 Sep 1873
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         Died: 21 Jul 1923 - Brevard County, Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Edgewater New Smyrna Cemetery, Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida, USA











General Notes: Husband - Charles Enoch Herring



Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16004002/charles_enoch-herring: accessed November 28, 2025), memorial page for Pvt Charles Enoch Herring (6 May 1826\endash 18 Oct 1902), Find a Grave Memorial ID 16004002, citing Good Hope Cemetery, Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Gerrys_1grl (contributor 47460709).


General Notes: Wife - Lavina Allen



Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69248202/lavina-herring: accessed November 28, 2025), memorial page for Lavina Allen Herring (24 May 1834\endash 21 Sep 1905), Find a Grave Memorial ID 69248202, citing Good Hope Cemetery, Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Gerrys_1grl (contributor 47460709).



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Richard Allen and Rebecca Sarah Ann Carter











Husband Richard Allen





         Born: 1806 - Barnwell District, SC 23
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       Father: John Allen Jr.
       Mother: Ann Bryan








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Wife Rebecca Sarah Ann Carter 23





         Born: 1808 - Barnwell County, South Carolina, USA 23
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         Died: 2 Jul 1875 - Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
       Buried:  - Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia






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1  M  James Richard Allen





         Born: 29 Dec 1827 - Barnwell District, South Carolina 3
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         Died: 15 Dec 1911 - Clinch (now Lanier) County, Georgia
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       Spouse: Margaret Mariah Carter
         Marr: 1846 - Lowndes County, Georgia 3






2  M  Willis Allen





         Born: 1830 - South Carolina 23
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3  F  Lavina Allen





         Born: 1834 - South Carolina 23
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         Died: 21 Sep 1905 - Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
       Buried:  - Good Hope Cemetery, Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia



       Spouse: Charles Enoch Herring






4  M  William C. Allen





         Born: 1836 - South Carolina 23
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5  F  Sarah Ann Allen





         Born: 1841 - South Carolina 23
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6  M  Joseph M. Allen





         Born: 1847 - Lowndes County, Georgia 23
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General Notes: Husband - Richard Allen



ALLEN, RICHARD
1806-1878
Lowndes.

Richard Allen was born in Barnwell District, South Carolina in 1806, a son of John and Ann Allen, and moved to Georgia about 1842, and settled near Troupville, Lowndes County.  His wife was named Sarah, born 1808 in South Carolina, but her maiden name cannot be learned.  They had the following children, all born in South Carolina except the youngest one:

 1. James R.b. 1827, m. Margaret Carter, daughter of Isaac (See Vol 1).
2. Willisb. 1830, wife's name unknown.
3. Lavinab. 1834, m. Charles Herring.
4. William C.b. 1836, died of fever in C.S.Army; buried in Savannah, Georgia; never married.
5. Sarah Annb. 1841, m. Jonathan B. Ganos.
6. Joseph M.b. 1847, m. Mary Purvis of Clinch Co. Died in Florida.

Richard Allen was Sheriff of Lowndes County, 1846-1848, and during his term of office and for some years after he lived at Troupville, the then county site of Lowndes.  Following the death of his wife he went to Florida with his son, Joseph M. Allen and family, and they lived near Palatka.  He was accidentally drowned in the St. Johns River about 1878


General Notes: Wife - Rebecca Sarah Ann Carter



Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44363895/rebecca_sarah_ann-allen: accessed November 30, 2025), memorial page for Rebecca Sarah Ann Carter Allen (1808\endash 2 Jul 1875), Find a Grave Memorial ID 44363895, citing Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Robert Strickland (contributor 47110874).



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James Crews and Frances Altman











Husband James Crews





         Born: Feb 1848 - Waynesville, Wayne Co, GA
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Wife Frances Altman





         Born: 7 May 1859 - Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia 127
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         Died: 14 Sep 1921 - Hoboken, Brantley County, Georgia 127
       Buried:  - New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Hickox, Brantley County, Georgia 127







       Father: Jesse Altman
       Mother: Easter Ann Crews










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1  M  Oscar C. Crews





         Born: Oct 1875
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         Died: 23 Dec 1923 - Hickox, Brantley County, Georgia 127
       Buried:  - New Hope Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Hickox, Brantley County, GA



       Spouse: Katie Roberson
         Marr: 31 Aug 1899 - Ware County, GA






2  F  Bertie Crews





         Born: 10 Mar 1880
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         Died: 27 Jan 1923 - Brantley Co., GA
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General Notes: Wife - Frances Altman



Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215754908/frances-crews: accessed December 2, 2025), memorial page for Frances Altman Crews (7 May 1859\endash 14 Sep 1921), Find a Grave Memorial ID 215754908, citing New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Hickox, Brantley County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by d powell (contributor 48137798).



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John L. Crews and Ida Altman











Husband John L. Crews





         Born: Apr 1873 - Pierce Co., GA 128
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         Died: 21 Jun 1924 - Brantley Co., GA 128
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       Father: Bryant M. Crews
       Mother: Mary Leticia Dowling








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Wife Ida Altman





         Born: 17 Oct 1874
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General Notes: Husband - John L. Crews



Other information in the record of John L. Crews
from Georgia Deaths
NameJohn L. Crews
Event Date21 Jun 1924
Age (Formatted)51 years
Event PlaceWaycross, Ware, Georgia, United States
Birth Year (Estimated)1873
BirthplacePierce Co Ga
GenderMale
RaceWhite
EthnicityAmerican
Father's NameB. Crews
Mother's NamePollie Dawling
Mother's Titles and TermsMiss
GS Film number2322342
Citing this Record
"Georgia Deaths, 1914-1927," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDFR-RDV : 24 December 2014), B. Crews in entry for John L. Crews, 21 Jun 1924, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, United States; citing reference 19877, Department of Archives and History, Atlanta; FHL microfilm 2322342.



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Jacob Altman











Husband Jacob Altman





         Born: Abt 1825
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       Father: Thomas Jacob Altman
       Mother: Lucy Leigh








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1  F  Mary M. Altman





         Born: Cir 1845
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       Spouse: Jesse Altman
         Marr: 1869
















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