Husband John Crews
Born: Abt 1763 - Virginia
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Died:
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Father: Stanley Crews
Mother: Agnes Martin 21
Marriage: 15 Jul 1830 - Camden Co., GA
Wife Elizabeth Stafford 40
Born: Abt 1791
Christened:
Died: After 1831
Buried:
Father: Thomas Stafford
Mother: Lucy Thomas
Other Spouse: Jacob Johns - 21 Dec 1826 - Camden Co., GA (Death of Spouse) 40
Children
General Notes: Husband - John Crews
John Crews of Camden and His Ancestors Her 1st marriage was to Jacob Johns on 21 Dec 1826 in Camden County. He must have died before 1830. Her maiden name was Stafford. The relationship between this John Crews and the attached children is strictly conjecture. The relationship between this John Crews and the attached children is strictly conjecture. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16318815/john-crews: accessed June 22, 2025), memorial page for John Crews Sr. (1 Nov 1907\endash 17 Jan 1988), Find a Grave Memorial ID 16318815, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Paul Tillis (contributor 46870110).
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16318815/john-crews: accessed June 28, 2025), memorial page for John Crews Sr. (1 Nov 1907\endash 17 Jan 1988), Find a Grave Memorial ID 16318815, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Paul Tillis (contributor 46870110).
John B. Crews III is the son of John Crews II & Catherine Prevatt Crews; Husband of Sarah Williams Prevatt Crews; father of Joseph Milton, Lew (Dutch), John IV, James Henry (buried in Taylor Cemetery - Baker Co, FL), Katherine (Katie) Crews Albritton, & Mamie Crews Avery; step-father of William Kell Prevatt, George Elias "Lum" Prevatt, Jackson Prevatt, Elizabeth Prevatt, & Frances Prevatt Crews. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76934271/litha_early-crews: accessed November 26, 2025), memorial page for Litha Early Johns Crews (16 Oct 1862\endash 23 Feb 1939), Find a Grave Memorial ID 76934271, citing Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Barry Swindle (contributor 47613949).
CREWS, JOHN Catherine was the daughter of James D. Prevatt, Jr. and Nancy Elizabeth Knight. She was the 2nd wife of John Crews, Jr.
Name Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33334135/john_barney-crews: accessed July 11, 2025), memorial page for John Barney Crews (20 Oct 1880\endash 2 Oct 1962), Find a Grave Memorial ID 33334135, citing City of Hoboken Cemetery, Hoboken, Brantley County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Michael H Pafford (contributor 46805670).
Name: John B. Crews Other information in the record of J.B. Crews
John Crews was born about 1763 in Virginia (1). He is a son of Stanley and Agnes Crews and a grandson to David and Mary Stanley Crews of Virginia (2). He was married to 1st Elizabeth aka Betsey (maiden name unknown); 2nd to Elizabeth Stafford Johns, widow of Jacob Johns.
He was one of two of the surname Crews to settle in Camden County, Georgia, during the early-to-mid 1790s. The other Crews family being Isaac Crews, later the Clerk of Court in Camden County, Georgia (no relationship established). These two gentlemen were the first of the Crews surname to settle in Southeast Georgia.
John's grandfather, David Crews (born about 1710-1766) married Mary Stanley (1706-1766) at the "Friends Meeting House" in Hanover County, Virginia on 9 Nov 1733/34 (2).
The children attributed to this union of David and Mary (2) are:
David Milton 2 Mar 1740 New Kent County, VA d. 2 Nov,1821 Madison Co., KY
Elizabeth born about 1745 Hanover County, VA; m 3 July 1753 (3).
John Crews
Mary Crews m. Charles Ballew, died about 1811
Stanley - 1740 in VA, died 1792 Wilkes Co., GA m. Agnes (Martin)
John's father, Stanley, was the only one of the above-mentioned siblings to settle into Georgia. All others appear to settle in Kentucky. 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 (2).
Stanley's name began appearing in Wilkes County Deed Books beginning in 1785 (4).
[WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA] DEED BOOK "AA"--1785-1787 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.
Page 11--SUDWORTH, LAWRENCE to Stanley Crews, a slave Charity, Bill of sale. Jan. 8, 1787. David Hillhouse, L. Coats, Test.
[WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA] DEED BOOK "G.G" 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.
[WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA] DEED BOOK "C C"--BADLY WORN 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.
[WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA] DEED BOOK "E E"--1788-1790 Page 30--BIRD, MARK to Stanley Crews bill of sale for slave Jack. Feb. 11, 1789. Buckner Harris, Peter Stubblefield, Test.
The above highlighted Wilkes County records (4) establishes Stanley's residence in Wilkes. The last highlighted record (dated Feb. 11, 1789) is the last known transaction conducted by Stanley Crews. The next group of records come from the Wilkes County, Georgia Inferior Court.
[WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA] MINUTES OF INFERIOR COURT--1792-1793
Page 72--Apr. 11, 1793. James and Nancy Crew choose Martin Crew guardian, George Barber and Francis Callaway, Security.
Page 73--Agatha Crews appointed guardian of David, Frances, and Elizabeth Crews, orphans of Stanley Crews. David Bagby bound to John Walker for three years to learn the trade of carpenter.
[WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA] ORIGINAL PAPERS [part 1] 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.
[WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA] MINUTES OF INFERIOR COURT--1801-1812 Page 91--Aug. 7, 1804. Agnes Crews, dec'd. Chas. L. Morton appointed Admr. Peter B. Terrell, Security.
[WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA] ORIGINAL PAPERS [part 1] 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.
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"
The Inferior Court records (4) indicate Stanley passed away sometime in late 1792 or, more likely, early 1793. Wife Agnes followed him about a decade later. These records also, identify Stanley Crews' wife, children and the children's spouses, in some cases.
Stanley Crews (1740-1793) m. Agnes in Virginia, about 1757/58. The children of this union are:
1. John Crews b. abt. 1763 m. 1st Elizabeth (maiden name unknown) 2nd Elizabeth Stafford
2. Martin Crews (1764? - 1827?) m. 1st ??? Jennings (12), 2nd Jenny Jordan Nov 22, 1800
3. Susannah (Susky) Crews m. Stephen Barkwell 13 Oct 1831
4. Polly Crews b. 1770 m. Clayton Talbot (5)
5. Patsy Crews m. Simon Hughes
6. James Crews m. Benedictine Monkin, 10 Jan 1822, d. 24 Mar 1824.
7. Nancy Crews - died before Nov., 1804
8. David Crews
9. Frances (Fanny) Crews m. Chas Morton
10. Elizabeth (Betsy) Crews -
Stanley's children, now classified as orphans applied for the 1803 Georgia Land Lottery.
[WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA] LOTTERY OF 1803 Crews, Stanley orph.s of 1
Based on the preceding records, sons John and Martin appear to be the eldest of Stanley's children. Martin was designated Executor of his parent's estate after his mother passed. John may be the older of the two, however, John was no longer residing in Wilkes at the time of his father and later, mother's death and the subsequent probate of the wills.
John is likely the listed "Jno Crews - Tax Defaulter" in a 1793 record in neighboring
Burke County, Georgia (8). This record indicates John had lived in Burke prior to 1793 but no longer resided within that county.
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1792 Map of Georgia Including the Referenced Counties of Wilkes, Burke, and part of Camden (6)
John, having removed from Clarke County, is found living in Camden County Georgia during March of 1793, His first appearance in Camden County, Georgia records was as a Private in Capt. Eliha Hubbard's Company of Camden County Militia; 24 May 1793 to 1 Aug 1793. (7)
John paid taxes in Camden County, Georgia (Tax Record 1794 Camden County).
Soon after this initial record, John's name appears in multiple Camden County Official Records (books and pages within are note for each entry).
Land Warrant for 200 Acres on Tods (Todd's) Creek (off the Satilla River) dated May 2nd, 1796 and surveyed for John Crews on April 14th, 1797. (below). Note: Todds Creek is in the Floyds Neck area of Camden County. John's former land is currently known as "Crews Point". This same land was sold for back taxes ($17.62 1/2 cents for the years; 1808, 1809, 1810, 1811 around Sept. of 1814.
John Crews
Georgia, Headright and Bounty Land Records, 1783-1909
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Book E page 35 - John Crews and his wife Elizabeth (Betsey) of Camden Co., to James Mason Lindsey of same county, Deed dated 3 Jun 1797 for 450 acres
John Crews Book D page 21, 4 Sep 1798: John Crews and John Patterson purchase land at a tax sale in Camden.
13 Jul 1799 John takes the "Oath of Allegiance". Book D page 181. This oath was taken in the State of Georgia by all Government and Public Servants. Records in Camden later show John was a Justice of the Peace, so he could have assumed this office in 1799. (10)
John served on the Camden County Grand Jury during 1799. (9)
Book H page 479: Thomas Wright and Catherine his wife, of Camden Co., cooper, to John Crews, deed dated 19 Aug 1801, conveying 287 1/2 acres on Great Satilla River in said county granted 22 Dec 1791, to John Wright; and transferred by said John Crews and Elizabeth his wife to John Floyd 24 Jan 1808. Transfer recorded with deed.
John Crews purchases slaves in 1801 for $84
Grand Jury 1803 Camden County
Voted 3 Oct 1803 in the Georgia State Elections in Camden County.
John returned to Wilkes County after his mother passed away signing a few documents; one of which, was a deed record selling his portion of his inherited property to his brother James: Nov 14, 1804 Deed Book John Crews of Camden Co., Ga. to James Crews of Wilkes Co., Ga for $200 57 acres on Clark Creek in Wilkes Co., adj. Bramlett (signed John Crews. Wit. C.S. Martin, Simon Hughs, George Johnson, J.P.
Book D page 497: John Crews and wife Elizabeth sell land to Charles Floyd 25 Jan 1805. 200 acres on the Great Satilla River for $1000.00
John concluded his service on Camden Grand Jury March 7, 1808.
From History of St Marys and Camden County article; Camden County Tribune Friday Jan 11, 1952. Tax digest for the year 1809 ...Capt. Grayham's
District...John Crews.
John was a Justice of the Peace in Jefferson (Camden) in 1812, to wit:
George G. Fleming was born in Camden County, Georgia on August 10, 1791, the second son of John and Ann Grey Fleming (Q.V.). He grew up in Camden County, and was married there on March 26, 1812, to Elizabeth Mills. She was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Lane Mills, a prominent pioneer Camden County family. She grew up in South Camden County. Their application for a marriage license was dated March 24, 1812, and the ceremony was performed on March 26, 1812 in Jefferson (the county seat at that time) by John Crews, J.P.
"Excerpt from POWG"
Received a Headright grant in 1814 while residing in Camden.
John does not appear in the 1820 census for Camden as a head of household.
County records suggest this was an omission, in at least 1820. There are no census for Camden for 1790, 1800, and 1810. In fact, a John Crews of the subject's age range was never enumerated in a Camden County Census. Without Census data, it cannot be determined if John had any children.
John appears in the 1822 Tax Digest Camden County.
He likely passed away before the 1830 census was taken. Or… perhaps not.
Camden County Marriages CREWS, John to Mrs. Elizabeth JOHNS July 15, 1830 (10)
Is it possible a 67-year-old John married 26-year-old widow (also named) Elizabeth, a mother of two young children?
When reviewed, the 1830 and 1840 Populations Schedules for Camden identify 1 John in each census, both enumerated John Crews are John Crews II (b. 1805). Once again, the subject has evaded the Enumerators.
Elizabeth Stafford born 17 Aug 1804, a daughter of Thomas Stafford and Lucy Thomas. She married Jacob Johns in Camden County 21 Dec 1826 and they had two girls; Malinda and Amy. Jacob passed away during 1829. He was around 22 years of age.
Levi Johns, Jacob's father, was appointed trustee by the Camden Courts.
On 12 July 1830, Elizabeth made a gift of cattle to her two daughters. Book L page 459.
Georgia'97Camden County. (from The Georgian, December 27, 1830)
To whom it may concern.
Whereas Jno. Crews, apply for letters of administration on the estate and effects of Jacob Johns, late of said county, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to file their objections (if any they have; in my office, in terms of the law; otherwise letters of administration will be granted the applicant.
Witness the Honorable Wm. Gibson, one of the Justices of the said Court, this 20th day of November, 1830.
nov 20 JNO. BAILY, c. c. o. r.c
Camden Court Minutes Jan, 4, 1831: Levi Johns, trustee of Malinda and Amy Johns, infants of the late Jacob Johns, applied for leave to remove 22 head of cattle of said orphans as he is about to remove out of state. He was allowed to do so by giving bond; "inasmuch as the said children will remain with their mother, Elizabeth Crews, who says she is in indigent circumstances, she was permitted to take possession of said cattle provided she through her husband, John Crews, file a bond for $200.00 to make legal returns &c. If she fails to post bond, then the Trustee may move the cattle out of state by posting bond".
The point of the previous three paragraphs is to inform the reader of Elizabeth's circumstances and why she would marry a gentleman 40 years her senior (she would be 26 and John about 67). She was a widow with daughters that are approximately 3 and 4 years of age and "is in indigent circumstances". She has a father-in-law, Levi that wants to take close to half her girl's inheritance, so one can imagine her deceased husband's father cared more about himself that than Malinda and Amy's well-being. Also, another puzzling aspect, is the Stafford family is quite prominent in Camden and quite wealthy. An uncle, also named Robert, owns one of the larger plantations in Camden (Cumberland Island). Obviously, she is getting no assistance from her family either. Finally, in the era in which she lived, this was a male dominated society. She had to have a court-appointed male trustee to manage her affairs.
John's reasons for entering into a marriage with a much younger woman with two very young children can be explained as well.
First, John is a widower himself and of advanced years. It appears he and his first Elizabeth had no children. Under this circumstance, John would not have anyone to care for him in his twilight years. The following excerpt from Camden County records also makes one think he perhaps had a softer heart that of the John's and Stafford's.
Minutes, June 5, 1832: John Crews appeared before the Court and stated he had 43 cattle belonging to the heirs of Jacob Johns, and that he made no charge against the orphans "who were children of his wife, Elizabeth".
It is very possible this "December-May" marriage was one of convenience; not unheard of in the Wiregrass.
No additional records can be located for any member of this family. The 1932 entry in CCC book the last for John, Elizabeth and even Amy and Malinda.
Source Information:
(1) Signers of the Oath of Allegiance in Bedford Co., Virginia, Published in Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine, December 1957, Vol. 91, p 1343, 1 September 1777. David Crews and Stanley Crews.
(2) "Metes and Bounds II - Crews" Donna Hechler Porter, The Gregath Publishing Company 2003 pg. 15.
(3)
(4) http://www.giddeon.com/wilkes/books/early-records-of-ga-vol2/192-224.shtml
(5)
(6) Cir 1792 Map of Greene County, Georgia. <http://www.jhowell.com/blog/archives/2006_01.html>
(7) Ancestry.com. Georgia, Property Tax Digests, 1793-1892 [database on-line]. Provo, UT,
(8) USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data: Georgia Tax Digests [1890]. 140 volumes. Morrow, Georgia: Georgia Archives.
(9) FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FWWL-M2B : accessed 13 Jul 2014), John Crews and Elizabeth Mrs. Johns, 15 Jul 1830; citing Camden, Georgia, United States; FHL microfilm 177192.
(10) Camden County Ordinary Court Books found in Bryan-Lang Historical Library Woodbine, GA
(11) Camden County Inferior Court Books found in Bryan-Lang Historical Library Woodbine, GA
(12)
General Notes: Wife - Elizabeth Stafford
She had at least 2 children with Jacob; daughters Malinda and Amy
Elizabeth married John Crews 15 July 1830 in Camden County.
Also sorting through Camden County court records and census data. Seems there was a John and Elizabeth buying and selling land as early as 1798.
The only John in the 1830 Camden Census appears to be the son of another John b. 1805
Husband John Crews
Born: Bef 1775 449
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Died: After 1820 - South Carolina
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1 M Samuel Crews
Born: 1790 - Beaufort District, South Carolina 450
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Died: 1870 - Baxter, Baker County, Florida 450
Buried: - Crews Cemetery, Baxter, Baker County, Florida 450
Spouse: Elizabeth Griffis
Marr: Abt 1817 - South Carolina
2 M Elias Crews 166
Born: 1798 - South Carolina 166
Christened:
Died: Bef 1860
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Spouse: Mary Beasley 168
Marr: 3 Oct 1831 - Camden Co., GA 167
3 M John B. Crews
Born: 8 Apr 1805 - Beaufort District, South Carolina 451,452
Christened:
Died: 7 Mar 1875 - Benton, Columbia County, Florida, USA 451
Buried: - Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Columbia Co., Georgia, USA
Spouse: Catherine Prevatt
Marr: After 1830 - Camden County, Georgia 1
General Notes: Husband - John Crews
John Crews St Bartholomews Parrish, Collton Co., SC 1820 census born 1774 or before. Appears to be married with 7 children
"United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:1TFD-LJ1 : accessed 28 July 2022), Household of Saml Crews, Bartholomews, Colleton, South Carolina, United States; citing p. , NARA microfilm publication, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm 162,021.
Husband John Crews
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General Notes: Husband - John Crews
John Crews St Bartholomews Parrish, Collton Co., SC 1820 census born 1774 or before. Appears to be married with 7 children
"United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:1TFD-LJ1 : accessed 28 July 2022), Household of Saml Crews, Bartholomews, Colleton, South Carolina, United States; citing p. , NARA microfilm publication, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm 162,021.
Husband John Crews
Born: 1 Nov 1907 - Lawtey, Bradford County, Florida, USA
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Died: 17 Jan 1988 - Columbia County, Florida
Buried: - Evergreen Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida
Father: Elias Crews
Mother: Martha J. Sapp
Marriage: 10 Jul 1932
Wife Pencie A. Nettles
Born: 30 Jul 1914 - Callahan, Nassau, Florida
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Died: 18 Jun 1965 - Starke, Bradford County, Florida
Buried: - Evergreen Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida
Children
1 M John Crews Jr.
Born: 17 Apr 1933
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Died: 20 May 1990
Buried: - Evergreen Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida
General Notes: Husband - John Crews
General Notes: Wife - Pencie A. Nettles
Husband John B. Crews III
Born: 1845 - Columbia County, Florida 116
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Died: 7 Oct 1892 - Columbia County, FL 116
Buried: - Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Columbia Co., Georgia, USA
Father: John B. Crews
Mother: Catherine Prevatt
Marriage: 1866 - Columbia County, FL 116
Wife Sarah Williams
Born: 27 Sep 1834 - Columbia County, FL 116
Christened:
Died: 16 Jul 1903 453
Buried: - Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Columbia Co., Georgia, USA
Father: John D. Williams
Mother:
Other Spouse: James W. Prevatt
Children
1 M James Henry Crews
Born: 23 Apr 1867 - Columbia County, FL 116
Christened:
Died: 23 Jan 1903
Buried: - Taylor Cemetery, Taylor, Baker County, Florida, US
Spouse: Lillie Mae Combs 116
Marr: 11 Mar 1888 116
2 M Joseph Milton Crews
Born: 1 Feb 1869 - Columbia County, FL 116,454
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Died: 15 Apr 1934 454
Buried: - Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Columbia Co., Georgia, USA 455
Spouse: Eady Register
3 F Sarah Katherine Crews
Born: 16 Sep 1871 - Sanderson, Baker County, Florida 116
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Died: 6 May 1961 - Benton, Columbia County, Florida, USA
Buried: - Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Deep Creek, Columbia County, Florida, USA
Spouse: David Columbus Albritton 116
4 M John Crews IV
Born: 20 Nov 1873 - Columbia County, FL 116
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Died: 27 Jun 1964 - Live Oak, Suwannee County, Florida
Buried: - Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Deep Creek, Columbia County, Florida, USA
Spouse: LuElla Avery 116
5 M Llewellyn Crews
Born: 30 May 1875 - Baker County, Florida 116
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Died: 5 Oct 1961 - Lake City, Columbia County, Florida
Buried: - McAlpine Advent Christian Cemetery, Suwannee County, Florida
Spouse: Wealthy Avery 116
6 F Mary "Mamie" Crews
Born: 14 Apr 1878 116
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Spouse: William Charles Avery 116
General Notes: Husband - John B. Crews III
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23684000/john_b-crews: accessed May 5, 2025), memorial page for John B Crews III (1845\endash 1892), Find a Grave Memorial ID 23684000, citing Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Deep Creek, Columbia County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Elaine Wilson Toomey (contributor 46951411).
Under J. B. Crews
REGIMENT NAME:9th Regiment, Florida Infantry
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SOLDIER'S RANK IN:Musician
SOLDIER'S RANK OUT:Private
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Sarah Crews
James Crews
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Catherine Crews
"United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MNZM-X3K : accessed 04 Jul 2014), John Crews, Precinct 1, 2, And 3, Columbia, Florida, United States; citing sheet 347D, NARA microfilm publication T9.
Husband John B. Crews
Born: 1863 - Pierce Co., GA
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Died: 17 Aug 1931 - Pierce Co., GA
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Father: John Jackson Crews
Mother: Sabra Selina Dowling
Marriage: 24 May 1888 - Pierce County, GA 140
Wife Litha Early Johns
Born: 16 Oct 1862 - Pierce County, Georgia, USA
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Died: 23 Feb 1939 - Pierce County, Georgia, USA
Buried: - Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia
Father: Jeremiah E. Johns
Mother: Louisa P. Ammons
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"United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M3JY-TBQ : accessed 04 Oct 2013), John Crews in entry for John Crews, 1900.
General Notes: Wife - Litha Early Johns
Husband John B. Crews
Born: 8 Apr 1805 - Beaufort District, South Carolina 451,452
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Died: 7 Mar 1875 - Benton, Columbia County, Florida, USA 451
Buried: - Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Columbia Co., Georgia, USA
Father: John Crews
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Marriage: After 1830 - Camden County, Georgia 1
Wife Catherine Prevatt
Born: 1807 - McIntosh County, GA 153
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Died: 1877 - Columbia County, FL
Buried: - Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Columbia Co., Georgia, USA
Father: James D. Prevatt Junior
Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Knight
Children
1 F Mary Ann Crews
Born: 1831 - Camden County. Georgia 1
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Died: 15 Jan 1895
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2 F Jane Crews
Born: 1833 - Georgia
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3 M Samuel Crews
Born: 1834 - Camden County. Georgia 1
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4 F Lydia Ann Crews
Born: 20 May 1836 - Camden County. Georgia 1
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5 M David W. Crews
Born: 1839 - Georgia
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6 M Henry Clay Crews
Born: 1839 - Camden County, Georgia
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Died: Abt 1905
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7 M William Prester Crews
Born: 1841 - Columbia County, Florida
Christened:
Died: 18 Nov 1888 - Bradford County, Florida
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8 M John B. Crews III
Born: 1845 - Columbia County, Florida 116
Christened:
Died: 7 Oct 1892 - Columbia County, FL 116
Buried: - Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Columbia Co., Georgia, USA
Spouse: Sarah Williams
Marr: 1866 - Columbia County, FL 116
9 F Sarah Ann Crews
Born: 10 Dec 1846 - Georgia
Christened:
Died: 14 Oct 1904 - Baker County, Florida
Buried: - Cedar Creek Cemetery, Sanderson, Baker County, Florida
Spouse: Freeman Sweat
Marr: 1859
Spouse: Elias Williams
Marr: Baker County, Florida
10 M Joseph Crews
Born: 20 Apr 1848 - Ware County, Georgia
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Died: 12 May 1929
Buried: - New Zion Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, FL
Spouse: Nancy Anna Williams
11 M Elias Crews
Born: 4 May 1850 - Columbia County, Florida
Christened:
Died: 26 Feb 1932 - Bradford County, Florida, United States
Buried: - Evergreen Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida
Spouse: Honor Civility Green
Marr: Abt 1873
Spouse: Martha J. Sapp
Marr: 17 Jan 1892 - Bradford County, Florida
12 M Roger C. Crews
Born: 15 Aug 1858 - Florida
Christened:
Died: 10 Apr 1915
Buried: - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida, United States
Spouse: Mary Ezulia Thompson
Marr: 22 Jul 1877 - Baker County, Florida
General Notes: Husband - John B. Crews
1805-1875
John Crews II was born in South Carolina, possibly in the Beaufort District as stated by Folks Huxford. Depending on which census is viewed, his birth date is either 1800 or 1805. With his son John being referred to as John III and his grandson John IV, it is safe to say he is John II and is a son of John Crews I.
He and his brothers, Joseph Crews and Samuel Crews, and possibly others of his family, came to Camden County, Georgia in their early manhood, where they married. John Crews married Catherine Prevatt, born 1807 in McIntosh County, daughter of James D. Prevatt who was an early settler of Wayne, later moving to Hamilton County, Fla. To John and Catherine Crews were born possibly twelve children:
1. Mary Ann
2, Jane b. 1833, GA found within the 1860 census but not 1850.
3. Samuel
4. Lydia Ann
5. David W.
6. Henry Clay
7. William B.
8. Sarah Ann
9. John
10. Joseph
11. Elias
12. Roger
John Crews and family lived in Camden County until about 1840 when they moved to Columbia County (now Baker), Fla., for a brief stay. About a year later they moved back into Georgia and settled in the 13th land district of what was then Ware County, territory made into Clinch, in 1850 and Echols in 1858, They lived near Bethel Church on the west side of the Suwannee River.
John and Catherine enumerated in 1840 Camden County. 1 male 10-14, 1 male 5-9, 4 females under 5, 2 females 5-9, 1 female 15-19, and 1 additional female 30-39
Mr. and Mrs. Crews were members of the Primitive Baptist Church. Records of Bethel Church above referred to (now located in the eastern part of Echols county) shows that they were received Jan. 7, 1844, by letter from Bailey Church in Camden County, and were dismissed by letter in 1854, having moved back to Florida. Their subsequent church membership has not been traced. Their oldest daughter, Mary Ann, was a member of Bethel also, but did not move her membership from there until May 5, 1876.
About six years later they moved back to Columbia County, Fla., and lived for a few years in the part made about 1858 into Bradford (now Union) County. Mr. and Mrs. Crews spent their last years in present Columbia County where they died about 1875-77. They were buried at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Columbia county, north of Lake City.
Mr. and Mrs. Crews were members of the Bethel (Boney Bluff) Primitive Baptist Church located in present day Echols County. Records of Bethel Church indicate they were received Jan. 7, 1844, by letter from Baileys Branch Church in Camden County, and were dismissed by letter in 1854, having moved back to Florida. Their subsequent church membership has not been traced. Their oldest daughter, Mary Ann, was a member of Bethel also, but did not move her membership from there until May 5, 1876.
Mr. Crews fought in the Indian War in 1837-39. His bounty-land application executed in Columbia County, Fla., May 27, 1852, showed that he was a private in Capt. James Green's company, 1st Regiment, Florida Volunteers, from Aug. 3, 1837 to Dec. 31, 1837, and again Nov. 1, 1838 to Jan. 31, 1839. His application was granted.
Columbia County, FL 1850
339 Cruse (Crews) John 45 M SCs/o John - Oak Grove, Columbia Contbl 339 Cruse (Crews) Catherine 43 F GAPrevatt - "ntbl 339 Cruse (Crews) Mary Ann 19 F GAntbl 339 Cruse (Crews) Samuel 16 M GAntbl 339 Cruse (Crews) Lidia 14 F GAntbl 339 Cruse (Crews) David W 11 M GATwinsntbl 339 Cruse (Crews) Henry 11 M GAntbl 339 Cruse (Crews) William B 9 M FLntbl 339 Cruse (Crews) Sarah Ann 7 F GAntbl 339 Cruse (Crews) John B 3 M GA "ntbl 339 Cruse (Crews) Joseph 2 M GAntbl 339 Cruse (Crews) Elias 1/12 FL
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 22, St Johns, Florida; Roll: M653_109; Page: 618; Image: 88; Family History Library Film: 803109.
Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia Volume 5 Folks Huxford
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John Cruse
Catherine Cruse
Mary A Cruse
Samuel Cruse
Lidea Cruse
David W Cruse
Henry Cruse
William B Cruse
Sarah A Cruse
John Cruse
Joseph Cruse
Elias Cruse
John and Catherine were enumerated in the 22nd District of St Johns County, FL in 1860.
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Catherine Crews
Samuel Crews
Jane Crews
Lydia Ann Crews
Daniel Webster Crews
Henry Clay Crews
William Prester Crews
John Crews
Joseph Crews
Elias Crews
Roger Crews
General Notes: Wife - Catherine Prevatt
Husband John Barney Crews
Born: 20 Oct 1880 - Georgia
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Died: 2 Oct 1962
Buried: - City of Hoboken Cemetery, Hoboken, Brantley, Georgia
Father: Isham L. Crews
Mother: Keziah Johns
Marriage: 1 Jan 1904 - Pierce County, Georgia
Wife Eliza J. Woodard
Born: 20 Oct 1880
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Died: 2 Oct 1962
Buried: - City of Hoboken Cemetery, Hoboken, Brantley, Georgia
Children
1 F Mary Edna Crews
Born: 13 Feb 1905 - Florida
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Died: 22 Sep 1992 - Houston County, Alabama, USA
Buried: - Memory Hill Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA
2 M Hayward Wallace Crews
Born: 21 Jun 1910 - Pierce Co., GA
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Died: 5 Jan 1991 - Dothan, Houston County, Alabama
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Spouse: Ruby Redding
Marr: 6 Sep 1966 - Montgomery, Alabama, United State
3 F Mae Dee Crews
Born: 3 Nov 1913
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Died: 23 Nov 1998 - Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Buried: - City of Hoboken Cemetery, Hoboken, Brantley, Georgia
4 F Muriel Lafaine Crews
Born: 17 Jul 1917
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Died: 8 Aug 1983 - Camden County, Georgia, USA
Buried: - City of Hoboken Cemetery, Hoboken, Brantley, Georgia
5 M Andrew Cornelius Crews
Born: 25 Sep 1920
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Died: 17 Jan 1971 - Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA
Buried: - City of Hoboken Cemetery, Hoboken, Brantley, Georgia
General Notes: Husband - John Barney Crews
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Mary E Crews
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May D Crews
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Eliza Crews
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Haywood Crews
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Myrl Crews
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"United States, Census, 1920", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJX3-SFY : Wed Jan 22 09:07:09 UTC 2025), Entry for Jno B Crews and Eliza Crews, 1920.
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33334135/john_barney-crews: accessed July 11, 2025), memorial page for John Barney Crews (20 Oct 1880\endash 2 Oct 1962), Find a Grave Memorial ID 33334135, citing City of Hoboken Cemetery, Hoboken, Brantley County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Michael H Pafford (contributor 46805670).
General Notes: Wife - Eliza J. Woodard
Notes: Marriage (Eliza J. Woodard):
Sex: Male
Spouse's Name: Eliza Woodard
Spouse's Sex: Female
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 1 Jan 1904
Event Place: Pierce, Georgia, United States
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Eliza Woodard
Digital Folder Number: 005190821
Microfilm Number: 000211930
Image Number: 563
Indexing Batch: M03598-3
Citing this Record
"Georgia, County Marriages, 1785-1950", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KXJV-XZL : Mon Jan 20 05:05:15 UTC 2025), Entry for John B. Crews and Eliza Woodard, 1 Jan 1904.
Husband John Bryan Crews
Born: 16 Sep 1851 - Columbia County, Florida
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Died: 29 May 1931 - Lake Butler, Union County, Florida
Buried: 31 May 1931 - Crews Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida
Father: Samuel Percy Crews
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Johns
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Wife Cecilia Elizabeth Sapp
Born: 12 Aug 1856 - Lake Butler, Columbia County, Florida
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Died: 30 Oct 1925 - Lake Butler, Union County, Florida
Buried: - Crews Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida
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General Notes: Husband - John Bryan Crews
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