Ancestors of David M. Crews



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John J. Akins and Wincy Mullis


Husband John J. Akins 

         Born: 1832 - Lowndes Co., GA 114
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       Father: William Green Akins 23
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     Marriage: 1851 114

Wife Wincy Mullis 

         Born: 1836 - North Carolina 114
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         Died: 1905 - Berrien Co., GA 114
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1 M Henry Akins 

         Born: 1852 - Lowndes Co., GA 114
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2  M  Andrew J. Akins





         Born: 1855 - Lowndes Co., GA 114
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3  F  Mary Jane Akins





         Born: 1856 - Lowndes Co., GA 114
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       Spouse: Thomas Giddens 114
         Marr: 15 Mar 1875 114






4  M  Alonzo Akins





         Born: 1858 - Lowndes Co., GA 114
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5  M  Elias Akins





         Born: 1861 - Lowndes Co., GA 114
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General Notes: Husband - John J. Akins



AKINS, JOHN J.1832-1864 BERRIEN

John J. Akins, a Confederate casualty from Berrien County, was born in Lowndes County in 1832, a son of William Green Akins (Vol. I). He was married in 1851 to Wincy Mullis, born in N. C., in 1836, a daughter of Blackstone Mullis (Vol. I). They had five children, viz:

1. Henryb. 1852, m. Charlotte Bennett., Jan. 23, 1873, dau of Wm. A.
2. Andrew J.b. 1855, m. Nancy Bennett, dau. of William A.
3. Mary Janeb. 1856, m. Thomas Giddens. Mar. 15, 1875 (son of John).
4. Alonzob. 1858, m. (unknown) In Fla. Died there.,
5. Eliasb. 1861. m. Phoebe Avera, dau. of B. W.

Mr. Akins lived on his father's farm and engaged in farming until be volunteered in the Confederate Army, Aug. 28, 1862, in Co. "I", 50th Georgia Infantry Regiment. He was captured in battle, August, 1864, and supposedly died in prison as he never returned home. Mrs. Akins left a widow, kept the home together and managed to rear the children to maturity. She died at he home of her son:, Rev. Andrew J. Akins, in Berrien county about 1905; she was buried in what is now a discarded graveyard and cultivated over in a field on the farm of the late Sam W. Watson about three miles east of Nashville. (Authority for place of burial: W. Henry Griffin, Berrien County historian, deceased).




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William E. Clemmons and Lucinda Akins











Husband William E. Clemmons





         Born: 1805 - Georgia 3
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     Marriage: Abt 1829 - Florida 3








Wife Lucinda Akins





         Born: 15 May 1808 - Georgia 3
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1  M  James Clemmons





         Born: 10 Jan 1838 - Lowndes County, GA 70
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       Spouse: Sarah Mathis
         Marr: 1860 - Clinch County, Georgia 70









General Notes: Husband - William E. Clemmons



CLEMMONS, WILLIAM E.
1805-1858 
CLINCH

William E. Clemmons was born in this state in 1805. So far, nothing has been learned as to his place of birth or parentage. His wife was named Lucinda Akins before marriage-, she was born May 15, 1808, in this state. Nothing has been learned as to her place of birth or parentage. They were married apparently in Florida about 1829 since it appears he was the head of a family there in the 1830 census. To Wm. E. and Lucinda were born twelve children, viz:

1. Marthab. 1833, m. William Sherley who died 1861.
2. William F.b. 1834, m. Nancy ---. Was killed in CSA.
3. Elizabethb. 1836, m. John Croft.
4. Jamesb. 1838, m. Sarah Mathis, dau. of John.
5. Dory Annb. 1840, m. 1st. Jesse H. Alcox; 2nd. J. Page Bennett.
6. Elenderb. 1843, m. - Whittemore.
7. Lewis B.b. 1844, m. Nancy Croft. Was killed in C.S.A.
8. Harrietb. 1845, m. William Owens.
9. Samanthab. 1846, m. - Wiggins after 1881.
10. Hiram gilisb. 1849, died young.
11. Rebeccab. 1853, m. William Varns.

Wm. E. Clemmons served in the Indian War in Capt. Levi. J. Knight's company of Lowndes County militia in 1833, and also served periods of enlistment in other companies during the war which lasted several years.Mr. and Mrs. Clemmons lived in Hamilton County, Florida, until their first two children (above) were born, then moved to Lowndes County, Georgia, and settled in the eastern part. Later lie moved a few miles eastward and located in Ware County. He was living in Ware when Clinch County was formed in 1850, and was cut into the new county. He was living at the time in the portion of the county now the DuPont district. He died there about 1858.

The widow and minor children continued to live in Clinch County until about 1871 when they removed to the vicinity of Lake Butler, Florida. Moving at the same time were all the married chidren except Mrs. Bennett. Mrs. Clemmons died in Union County, Fla., Oct. 4. 1892, and was buried at Mt. Zion Church, Swift Creek Cemetery. near Lake Butler, She was a member of the Primitive Baptist faith, and was baptized into Prospect Church in Clinch County, Feb. 12, 1859;- she was dismissed by letter July 8, 1871, when she moved away.

Census Refs: 1830, Hamilton, Fla.; 1840, Lowndes; 1850, Ware; 1860, Clinch.




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Stephen Willis Avera and Martha Elizabeth Akins











Husband Stephen Willis Avera





         Born: 5 Jan 1836 - Wilkinson County, Georgia 23
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       Father: Daniel Avery
       Mother: Tobitha Cook








     Marriage: 1854 - Clinch County, GA 23








Wife Martha Elizabeth Akins 23





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General Notes: Husband - Stephen Willis Avera



AVERA, STEPHEN WILLIS
1836-1912
Berrien

Stephen Willis Avera, a son of Daniel and Tobitha Avera (see Vol. 1), was born in Wilkinson County, January 5, 1836, and moved with his parents to present Berrien County in 1845.  He was married in Clinch county in 1854 to Miss Martha Elizabeth Akins, born 1837, daughter of William G. Akins (see Vol. 1).  To them were born:

 1. William Greenb. August 1, 1855, m. (1) Eliza Sirmans August 5, 1877 (2) Miss McMillan.
2. Winnie Annb. July 23, 1857, m. John L. Lee, December 28, 1873, son of Moses C.
3. Pollie Annb. June 15, 1859, m. Benjamin Gaskins, son of Jackson.
4. Sarah O'Nealb. August 1, 1861, m. Isaac S. Baldree, son of William.
5. Daniel Marionb. November 17, 1865, m. Sallie Clark, daughter of John.
6. Lyman Henryb. June 1, 1870, m. Bessie Tillman, daughter of Henry.
7. Phoebe V.b. October 10, 1867, m. Elias Akins, son of John.
8. Tobitha Louisab. May 22, 1872, m. John L. Norman, son of W. H. H.
9. Junius Hamiltonb. December 29, 1874, m. Frances Sheffield, daughter of James.
10. Cordellab. July 5, 1877, m. Daniel Avers, son of John R.
11. Martha Elizab. September 10, 1891, m. John M. Norman, son of J. B.

Following his marriage Mr. Avera lived in the northwest part of Clinch County in the portion that was in 1920 cut into Lanier County.  He lived there two years following his marriage, then moved back to Berrien County which had just been made out of Lowndes County.  He farmed there until 1887 when he sold out and moved to Colquitt County and bought a farm near Pleasant Grove Church, and lived there until his death in 1912.  He was buried at Pleasant Grove Church.
Mr. Avera served three years in Company "E", 54th Georgia Regiment, C. S. A., having enlisted May 6, 1862.  He was 5th Sargent in his company.

Census References:  1860, 1870, Berrien.




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Thomas Giddens and Mary Jane Akins











Husband Thomas Giddens 114





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     Marriage: 15 Mar 1875 114








Wife Mary Jane Akins





         Born: 1856 - Lowndes Co., GA 114
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       Father: John J. Akins
       Mother: Wincy Mullis











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William Green Akins











Husband William Green Akins 23





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1  M  John J. Akins





         Born: 1832 - Lowndes Co., GA 114
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       Spouse: Wincy Mullis
         Marr: 1851 114






2  F  Martha Elizabeth Akins 23





         Born: 1837 23
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       Spouse: Stephen Willis Avera
         Marr: 1854 - Clinch County, GA 23










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Joseph Bryant Cowart and Minnie Leola Akredge











Husband Joseph Bryant Cowart





         Born: 19 Oct 1898 - Clinch County, GA 115
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         Died: 27 Feb 1964 - Cook County, GA 115
       Buried: 1 Mar 1964 - Empire Baptist Church Cemetery, Lanier County, Georgia, USA







       Father: Bryant Cowart
       Mother: Sarah E. Crews








     Marriage: 2 Apr 1921 - Lanier County, GA 115








Wife Minnie Leola Akredge





         Born: 23 Aug 1903
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       Buried:  - Empire Baptist Church Cemetery, Lanier County, Georgia, USA






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1  M  Albert Daniel Cowart





         Born: 12 Dec 1921 - Lowndes County, Georgia 115
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         Died: 16 Sep 2009
       Buried:  - Empire Baptist Church Cemetery, Lanier County, Georgia, USA



       Spouse: Lucille Howell
         Marr: 19 Dec 1948 - Lanier County, GA 115






2  F  Leola Aline Cowart





         Born: 16 Feb 1924 - Lowndes County, Georgia 115
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         Died: 17 Jun 1982 - Lanier County, Georgia 115
       Buried:  - Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Cecil, Cook County, Georgia, USA



       Spouse: Ralph Emory Henry
         Marr: 29 May 1938 - Lowndes County, GA 115






3  F  Alma Lee Cowart





         Born: 10 Oct 1926 - Berrien County, Georgia, USA 115
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         Died: 11 Mar 2004 - Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
       Buried:  - Empire Baptist Church Cemetery, Lanier County, Georgia, USA








4  F  Mittie Evelyn Cowart





         Born: 14 Aug 1928 - Lakeland, Lanier County, Georgia, USA 115
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         Died: 13 Feb 2015 - Tifton, Tift County, Georgia, USA
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Gardens, Adel, Cook County, Georgia



       Spouse: William Edward Godwin
         Marr: 23 Aug 1946 - Berrien County, GA 115






5  M  Bennie H. Cowart





         Born: 10 Mar 1930 - Berrien County, GA 115
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       Buried:  - Empire Baptist Church Cemetery, Lanier County, Georgia, USA



       Spouse: Vivian Laura McClellan
         Marr: 22 Aug 1953 - Berrien County, GA 115






6  M  Joseph H. Cowart





         Born: 24 May 1932 - Berrien County, GA 115
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         Died: 25 Apr 2011 - Goshen, Orange County, New York, USA
       Buried:  - Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania








7  M  Leon Glyn Cowart





         Born: 21 May 1934 - Berrien County, GA 115
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         Died: 9 Jun 2004
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Gardens, Adel, Cook County, Georgia








8  F  Louise Cowart





         Born: 11 Jul 1936 - Berrien County, GA 115
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9  M  Johnny B. Cowart





         Born: 25 May 1942 - Berrien County, GA 115
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General Notes: Husband - Joseph Bryant Cowart



Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125463286/joseph_bryant-cowart: accessed December 3, 2025), memorial page for Joseph Bryant Cowart (13 Oct 1898\endash 27 Feb 1964), Find a Grave Memorial ID 125463286, citing Empire Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Lakeland, Lanier County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by ? Charlene Zeigler Taylor ? (contributor 47465537).


General Notes: Wife - Minnie Leola Akredge



Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125463304/minnie_leola-cowart: accessed December 3, 2025), memorial page for Minnie Leola Akridge Cowart (23 Aug 1903\endash 17 Jun 1982), Find a Grave Memorial ID 125463304, citing Empire Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Lakeland, Lanier County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by ? Charlene Zeigler Taylor ? (contributor 47465537).



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Cornelius English Jr and Abigail Albritton











Husband Cornelius English Jr





         Born: 27 Nov 1805 - Tattnall Co., GA 3
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       Father: Cornelius English Sr.
       Mother: Nancy English 3








     Marriage: 1829 3








Wife Abigail Albritton





         Born: 1805 - Bryan Co., GA 3
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         Died: 12 Aug 1868 - Hillsborough County, Fla 3
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       Father: Matthew Albritton
       Mother: Nancy Ann Bulloch











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General Notes: Husband - Cornelius English Jr




ENGLISH, CORNELIUS, Jr.
1805-1881 
BROOKS

Cornelius English, Jr., was born Nov. 27, 1805, in Tattnall County, son of the above Cornelius and Nancy English. He appears to have married twice, though descendants aver he was married only once. The first marriage was in Thomas County, August 21, 1827, to Mrs. Nancy Barrentine. The second marriage was in 1829, to Abegail, born 1805 in Bryan County, daughter of Rev. Matthew Albritton (Vol. I). By the last marriage nine children were born:

1. Williamb. 1830, m. Nancy Devane, dau. of Benjamin.
2. Nancyb. 1834, never m. Died 1915.
3. Matthew J.b. 183-, m. Flora Margaret Blanton.
4. John Reddingb. 183-, m. MaryAnn Smith.
5. Susannah J.b. 1840, never m. Died May 31, 1868.
6. Maryb. 1842, m. William Clavell. Died 1915.
7. Sarahb. 1844, m. Lewis M. Ballard.
8. Cornelius W.b. 1848, m. Matilda Hooker, dau. of James T.
9. Henry Hackb. 1850, m. Tissie Fortner, dau. of M. G.

Cornelius English after marriage, lived in Thomas County and over in Florida in Jefferson County a few years, then moved back to Georgia and located in that portion of Lowndes County that was made into Brooks in 1858. He lived there until about 1845, when he removed to Florida. He lived in Taylor County, Fla., and was County Commissioner of that county, 1857-1859. Then in 1867, he sold out and moved to Hillsboro County, locating where Plant City is now situated. He died there Nov. 30, 1881. His wife, Abegail, died August 12, 1868. She was buried in Seffner Cemetery about five miles from Plant City, while her husband was buried in Mount Enon Cemetery near Plant City.

Census Refs: 1830, Jefferson Co., Fla.; 1840, Lowndes; 1860, Taylor Co., Fla.






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Peter J. Carlton and Anna B. Albritton











Husband Peter J. Carlton 114





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     Marriage: 21 Sep 1881 114








Wife Anna B. Albritton





         Born: 15 Jun 1859 - Putnam County, Florida 114
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       Father: Thomas Henry Albritton
       Mother: Frances Waldron











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Arthur Thomas Albritton and Nancy Summerlin











Husband Arthur Thomas Albritton





         Born: 10 May 1810 - Effingham County, Georgia 23
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         Died: 15 Aug 1882 - Hillsborough County, Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Bethlehem Memorial Cemetery, Hillsborough County, Florida







       Father: Thomas Albritton
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Wife Nancy Summerlin





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1  M  Matthew Arthur Albritton





         Born: 3 May 1845 - Georgia
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         Died: 1876 - Bowling Green, Manatee County, Florida
       Buried:  - Bethlehem Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia County, Florida



       Spouse: Marguret Register









General Notes: Husband - Arthur Thomas Albritton



Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25308724/arthur_thomas-albritton: accessed May 6, 2025), memorial page for Arthur Thomas Albritton (10 May 1810\endash 15 Aug 1882), Find a Grave Memorial ID 25308724, citing Bethlehem Memorial Cemetery, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Susanna Parrish (contributor 46929622).



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William H. Hooker and Charlotte Albritton











Husband William H. Hooker 114





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     Marriage: 21 Feb 1861 114








Wife Charlotte Albritton





         Born: 31 Jul 1842 - Ware (now Brantley County) Georgia 114
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       Father: Thomas Henry Albritton
       Mother: Frances Waldron











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