Husband Joseph Crews
Born: Abt 1805 - Beaufort District, South Carolina 467
Christened: Jun 1847 - Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Ware County, Georgia 468
Died: 1856 - Clinch County, Georgia 3,469
Buried: - Lot 310 12th District, Clinch County, Georgia
Marriage: 10 Feb 1825 - Camden Co., GA
Wife Amy Johns
Born: 1808 - Beaufort District, S.C.
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father: Levi Johns
Mother: Keziah
Children
General Notes: Husband - Joseph Crews
Joseph Crews, sometimes listed as Joseph Crews, Jr. to differentiate from another Joseph Crews (when both were residing next door to one another in Ware County, GA) was born in South Carolina. Folks Huxford states Beaufort District, South Carolina. Birthdates for Joseph range widely from 1790-1800 (1840 census for Ware county) to 1805 (1850 Census for Ware). 7 Feb 1825; Joseph and Amy granted a license to marry Joseph Crews Born about 1806 in NC. Father was a Capt in District 334 of Camden County from July 16, 1816 to 1820 per Huxford's personal notes.
17 Aug 1772; Joseph (Cruse) is mentioned as a recipient of a hymn book from the Estate of William Purse in the Charleston District, South Carolina Probate Court Estate Inventories Buried beside Nannie Crews. Daughter of John Daniel "Jocham" Williams and Rebecca (Sweat) Williams. Wife of Joseph Crews. Confederate Soldier. Co H, 2nd Regiment FLA Cavalry, CSA entered as a private, discharged as a Sgt. WIdows Pension file #11292 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57287119/mary_catherine-crews: accessed July 4, 2025), memorial page for Mary Catherine LeFils Crews (16 Jul 1837\endash 23 Feb 1911), Find a Grave Memorial ID 57287119, citing Old City Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Cousins by the Dozens (contributor 46904925).
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58800729/joseph_corbett-crews: accessed June 28, 2025), memorial page for Joseph Corbett Crews (11 May 1895\endash 15 Sep 1970), Find a Grave Memorial ID 58800729, citing Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Alton and Loudonia (contributor 46956626).
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58800777/dellar-crews: accessed June 28, 2025), memorial page for Dellar Rewis Crews (12 Sep 1890\endash 31 Oct 1971), Find a Grave Memorial ID 58800777, citing Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Alton and Loudonia (contributor 46956626).
Capt Lang's Co D, 4th GA Calvary. Application Number: D17250 Joseph L. Crews was born in 1825 in Camden County Georgia, a son of Stephen Crews (Vol-I POWG) and Elizabeth (Larrisey) Crews. Before 1830, the Stephen Crews family moved to the west side of the Suwannee River, (present day Echols County, Georgia), north of the Florida state line. They lived near the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church. Stephen and Elizabeth Crews were among the founding members of this church in 1843. Stephen was ordained a deacon of the church on December 4, 1843. Joseph L. Crews served as the church clerk from February 10, 1849 until December 8, 1849. Joseph L. Crews was married twice. His first wife was Nancy North, she was born in 1822 and thought to be the daughter of Captain John J. North. (Vol-I) She died in 1847 in Echols County Georgia, then Ware County. Joseph L and Nancy Crews had one known child, James. Wm Crews in household of Liddy Crews, "Florida, State Census, 1885"
Judge Folks Huxford tells us Joseph was a son of 1790 Samuel and Elizabeth Crews. The problem with this is Samuel and Joseph are too close in their ages to be father and son, if their respective ages have been documented correctly.
Perhaps a clue to Joseph's father's identity is a quote from Pioneers of Wiregrass Volume III. "Joseph Crews was a first-cousin to Wm. B. Crews (Vol. I) according to his (Joseph's) daughter, Mrs. Corbett; their fathers being brothers". Stephen Crews is William B. Crews' father therefore, Joseph's father is a brother to Stephen.
This is an interesting statement for several reasons. Folks Huxford's Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia Volume 3, informs the reader Stephen is a son of Alexander. However, none of Alex's offspring could have fathered Joseph based on birth dates. Also, Huxford's books indicate Stephen, William, 1790 Samuel, 1805 John II, and Joseph were all born in Beaufort District of South Carolina while other Crews; Alexander, Micajah, Roger, and Edward were said to be born in Colleton/Charleston District.
There was a post from 2005 Rootsweb informing the readers that Stephen is not a son of Alexander but a brother to 1790 Samuel. Yet, DNA testing has helped certify Joseph is very closely related to at least Isham, Alexander and 1790 Samuel Crews.
Joseph's third son is named Alexander (traditionally a third son is named after the father). Skip to 1840 and Joseph Crews is found living among Stephen, William, Dempsey, and Sophia (married to Max Whidden) in Ware County, Georgia. They remain neighbors during the 1850 Ware Census.
So, Joseph's parents currently remain a mystery. More DNA testing by other Wiregrass Crews descendants may yet resolve this.
He married about 1834 to Sarah Johns, born 1815 in South Carolina. Sarah was the daughter of Jeremiah "Jerry" Johns and Levicy. Joseph and Sarah had eight children, all born in Georgia. They are:
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Judge Huxford's notes state Joseph was in Ware County in 1840. His mustering into service during the 2nd Seminole Indian War in Columbia County in 1837 and 1838, support this statement.
Joseph was a farmer, but did a couple tours of duty during the Second Seminole Indian War. The first record is Joseph Crews shown as a private in Capt William B. North's 2nd Reg., 2nd Brigade. The muster sheet states the militia was ordered into service by Major General Thos S. Jessup from June 1837 to Dec. 1837 and enrolled in Columbia Co. Fla.
The next record, Joseph Crews Jr. is shown as private in Capt William B. North's Co. of Florida mounted militia. The muster sheet states the militia was ordered into service by the governor from 4/6/38 to 7/12/38 and enrolled in Columbia Co. Fla. Mr. Crews was also a private in Capt. John J. North's volunteer militia company, which patrolled the state line in 1842, against Indian excursions into Georgia from Florida.
Joseph and family were in Ware County in 1840 (district 719). This would now be Echols County. Joseph's neighbors during the 1840 Ware census are Stephen, Alexander, and Joseph Sr., Crews.
Joseph and Sarah were active at the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, also known as Boney Bluff, along with other Crews relations, Dempsey, William B., and Stephen. First mentions of Sarah in the church minutes and roles began in 1 October 1843 with her Baptism. Joseph in 1847 when he joined Bethel as a member in April of 1847 and was baptized in June of 1847.
The family was living in Ware during the 1850 Census in an area stated as District 89. This is now in Echols County. In the 1850 census, Joseph Sr., William B. and Elizabeth Crews (Stephen's widow households are his neighbors.
He died about 1856 (though the Meeting Minutes of Boney Bluff from Jun, 1849 lists Joseph as dead at that time) and his wife died in March of 1860. Both were buried in a private burying-ground on lot of land 310, 12th district of Clinch County. This location was now known as the Ramah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family was then living in that community.
The children were taken in charge by neighbors and reared to maturity. The 1860 Census for Clinch County, Georgia shows Joseph and Sarah's children were split up among neighbors. The younger children including Simon and Julia (ages 11 and 12) were in the Thomas S. Morgan household. Charity was enumerated in the Benjamin Dryden home. Samuel, Joseph, and Alexander (ages 24, 20, and 18) were in the James North household. This is shortly after wife Sarah's death.
References:
Huxford, Pioneers of Wiregrass, Vol. III pg. 59.
Judge Folks Huxford's personal notes on Joseph Crews.
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 89, Ware, Georgia; Roll: M432_86; Page: 119B; Image: 246.
1850 Census Ware County, GA Roll M432_86, page 119, image 241
1860 Census Clinch County, GA
1860 Mortality Census Clinch County, GA
Muster Sheets 1837 and 1838.
Church Minutes, Boney Bluff, Echols County, Georgia
"History of Ware County, pg 234"
Name: Joseph Crews
Sex: Male
Age: 9
Birth Year (Estimated): 1841
Birthplace: Georgia
Race: White
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Ware, Georgia, United States
Event Place (Original): Ware county, Ware, Georgia, United States
Household Identifier: 464
House Number: 464
Line Number: 42
Schedule Type: 1850 Population
Affiliate Publication Number: M432
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Household
Joseph Crews
Sarah Crews
Samuel Crews
Mary Crews
Alexander Crews M
Charity Crews
Elizabeth Crews
Simon Crews
Digital Folder Number: 004191562
Microfilm Number: 442895
Image Number: 246
Indexing Batch: N01153-4
Citing this Record
"United States, Census, 1850", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZYD-6PN : Mon Jan 13 08:43:01 UTC 2025), Entry for Joseph Crews and Sarah Crews, 1850.
General Notes: Wife - Amy Johns
10 Feb 1825; The ceremony is performed but Justice of the Peace Robert Paxton enters the name Stephen Crews.
9 Nov 1830: Amy Crews vs. Joseph Crews, divorce filed. The defendant not to be found in county, service was ordered perfected by publication.
Jacob and Elizabeth's daughter, Amy, is THE Amy that married a Joseph Crews.
April 7, 1834; Amy Crews vs. Joseph Crews. First verdict for divorce granted. Second verdict for divorce rendered Apr 7, 1835. (Note: The law had been amended by this time to require two concurring verdicts at separate terms. in divorces).
Husband Joseph Crews 148
Born: 1794 - Colleton Co., SC 475
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father: Micajah Crews 148
Mother: Mary Pugh 148
Marriage: Abt 1829
Wife Catherine Ann Turner
Born: 1805 - North Carolina 476
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M Joseph C. Crews
Born: 4 Dec 1831 - Camden Co., GA
Christened:
Died: 27 Nov 1889 - Jacksonville (Duval) FL
Buried: - Old Jacksonville City Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
Spouse: Mary Catherine Lefells
Marr: 30 Oct 1856 - Darrien, McIntosh Co., GA. (Death of Spouse on 27 Nov 1889)
2 F Virginia Crews
Born: 1835 - Camden Co., GA
Christened:
Died: 29 Mar 1911
Buried:
Spouse: Oscar Hart
Marr: 28 Jul 1850
Spouse: George Wells
3 F Ann Marie Crews
AKA: Mariah Crews
Born: Abt 1836 - Camden Co., GA
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: William L. Smith
Marr: 8 Nov 1848 - Camden Co., GA
4 F Mary Crews
Born: 1837 - Camden Co., GA
Christened:
Died: 24 Aug 1900 - Lake City (Columbia Co) FL
Buried:
Spouse: Reuben Henry Charles
General Notes: Husband - Joseph Crews
1794 - After 1850
Joseph was born in 1794 in Colleton County, South Carolina, where his parents are found in 1810 US Census. He was a son of Micajah and Mary Crews. A written record states Mary was a "Pugh" from Wilkes County, Georgia and also referenced an Elijah Pugh, as perhaps her father, in that county in 1793. This statement can not be confirmed.
Joseph was in Camden when the 1820 Census was taken, living next to his father and mother; the only other persons enumerated in this household was a young female between 11 and 14 years of age and a male slave 14 years old or younger.
Early handwritten notes residing in the Crews vertical files in the Bryan-Lang Historical Library indicate he married Catherine Ann Turner, born 1805 in North Carolina.
There were four children of this union:
Ann Marie born 1829 in Camden County, Georgia; married William S. Smith, 8 Nov 1848 in Camden.
Joseph C. born 1831 in Camden, married Mary Catherine Lefills, born 16 July 1837, on 30 Oct 1856 in Darrien, McIntosh County, Georgia. He died 27 Nov 1889 in Duval County, Florida.
Virginia born about 1835 in Camden, married Oscar Hart (Deputy Clerk of Duval County Court during 1844), died 26 Apr 1896 in Otter Creek, Levy County, Florida.
Mary born 1836, married Reuben Henry Charles, died 11 Apr 1878 in Lake City, Florida.
The name of the eldest child is based on an entry in the Camden County Deed Books stating; 13 Jan 1831, Maria J. Turner (Catherine's sister) makes a deed of gift of a negro girl to her "beloved niece" Ann Marie Crews.
Joseph was named as an heir in his father, Micajah's, will dated 9 Feb 1823, along with his mother, sisters, and niece.
Joseph was called for Jury Duty in the Camden Inferior Court during June 1825 (as both Jr. and Sr. were on this particular jury) and possibly 1826, though it cannot be determined which Joseph was called.
Joseph was still in Camden when the 1830 Census was taken. In this census he is listed as Joseph Jr. Persons enumerated in this household was a young female under 5, another female 15-20, and likely his wife Catherine Turner in the 20-30 year old range. The female listed between 15-20 is unknown at this time however, this female is possibly a sister of Catherine (Joseph's siblings are accounted for). Catherine does have at least one known sister, Maria J. Turner.
The family still resides in Camden County during the 1840 Census. There is 1 male child (Joseph age 5-10) 2 females age 5-10 and 1 female under 5. The female under 5 would be Mary. The two females; one being Virginia and the other would be Ann Marie. The family resides in the Jefferson/Great Satilla River area.
Joseph and Catherine relocated from Camden to Duval County sometime between daughter Ann's November 1848 marriage and before the summer of 1850.
The family is found in the 1850 Duval County, Florida census. Joseph is 56, Catherine Ann is 45. Three of the four children were enumerated; Joseph age 19, Virginia age 15, and Ann M. (Mary) age 14.
References:
Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Additions and Corrections, Volume III from Volume V
1810 US Census, Colleton County, SC
Source Citation: 1820 U S Census; Census Place: St Marys, Camden, Georgia; Page: 52; NARA Roll: M33_8; Image: 53.
1830 US Census, Camden County, Georgia
Source Citation: Year: 1840; Census Place: Jefferson, Camden, Georgia; Roll: 38; Page: 11; Image: 422; Family History Library Film: 0007042.
Camden County Tax Digest Early 1819- 1820
Camden County Inferior Court Minutes
Camden County Tax Digest Early 1800s- 1830
Camden County Deed Book L, page 493
Headright and Lottery Loose Plat File, Georgia Surveyor General, RG 3-3-26, Georgia Archives Digital Collection Headright and Bounty Plats
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida; Roll: M432_58; Page: 100A; Image: 197.
Daniel Coleman - Descendant of Joseph Crews and his daughter Mary.
Petition to the Will of Zephaniah Kingsley - <http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/177999?id=21>
Widows Pension Application #11292 <http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/175329>
Name: Joseph Crews
Sex: Male
Age: 56 years
Birth Year (Estimated): 1794
Birthplace: Georgia
Race: White
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Duval, Duval, Florida, United States
Event Place (Original): Duval county, Duval, Florida, United States
Household Identifier: 49
House Number: 49
Line Number: 13
Schedule Type: 1850 Population
Affiliate Publication Number: M432
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Household
Catharina Ann
Joseph
Ann M
Virginia
Digital Folder Number: 004193083_006_M9CD-6HJ
Microfilm Number: 6714
Image Number: 21
Indexing Batch: N01002-6
Citing this Record
"United States, Census, 1850", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFHD-SCT : Tue Jan 28 18:33:45 UTC 2025), Entry for Joseph Crews and Catharina Ann, 1850.
General Notes: Wife - Catherine Ann Turner
Husband Joseph Crews
Born: Abt 1749
Christened:
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Father: John Sr Crews
Mother:
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Children
1 M Micajah Crews 148
Born: Bef 1775 - South Carolina 477
Christened:
Died: Feb 1823 - Camden Co., GA 148
Buried:
Spouse: Mary Pugh 148
Marr: South Carolina 478
General Notes: Husband - Joseph Crews
"South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939L-V392-5M?cc=1911928&wc=MP5S-W3D%3A190562801%2C190562802%2C190753901%2C190560104 : 21 May 2014), Charleston > Probate Court, Estate inventories > 1772-1776 > No File Description Available > image 179 of 350; county courthouses, South Carolina, and South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
Subject is listed as Joseph Cruse in the 1790 Federal Census for St Bartholomews Parrish, Colleton County, Charleston District, of South Carolina. There are 3 males 16 and older, and two females in the household. Joseph lived next door to Jacob Carter Sr.; our 5th Great-Grandfather.
"United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBZ-H8R?cc=1803959&wc=3XT9-MY7%3A1584070604%2C1584070603%2C1584070622 : 21 May 2015), South Carolina > Charleston > St Bartholomes > image 9 of 30; citing NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
The relationship between Micajah and this Joseph is speculation on the author's behalf. There was a note stating Micajah's father was Joseph and this Joseph lived in the same proximity and is of the correct age range (wish I could find that note again).
Husband Joseph Crews
Born: 20 Apr 1848 - Ware County, Georgia
Christened:
Died: 12 May 1929
Buried: - New Zion Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, FL
Father: John B. Crews
Mother: Catherine Prevatt
Marriage:
Wife Nancy Anna Williams
Born: 25 Jan 1848
Christened:
Died: 12 May 1938
Buried: - New Zion Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, FL
Father: John D. Williams
Mother:
Children
1 F Missouri Elizabeth Crews
Born: 5 Mar 1869
Christened:
Died: 14 Oct 1954
Buried: - Taylor Cemetery, Baker County, Florida
2 F Hattie F. Crews
Born: 22 May 1873
Christened:
Died: 20 Oct 1932
Buried: - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida
3 F Ruth Alvina Crews
Born: 25 Dec 1874
Christened:
Died: 21 Jun 1962
Buried: - New Berlin Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
4 F Viola Crews
Born: 29 Jun 1877
Christened:
Died: 18 Jun 1964 - Jacksonville (Duval) FL
Buried: - New Zion Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, FL
5 M Joseph C. Crews
Born: 14 Dec 1879
Christened:
Died: 16 Jan 1921
Buried: - New Zion Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, FL
6 M John Crews
Born: 7 May 1883
Christened:
Died: 22 Oct 1976 - Bradford County, Florida
Buried: - New Zion Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, FL
7 F Ollie Crews
Born: 28 Sep 1887
Christened:
Died: 28 Dec 1979
Buried: - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida
8 M James Leslie Crews
Born: 3 Jan 1890 - Lake Butler, Bradford County, Florida
Christened:
Died: 26 Dec 1949 - Lawtey, Bradford County, Florida, USA
Buried: - New Zion Cemetery, Lake Butler, Bradford County, FL
General Notes: Husband - Joseph Crews
Inscription
Pvt. Co. D 9th Fla. Infantry, CSA
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9683329/joseph-crews: accessed May 6, 2025), memorial page for Joseph Crews (20 Apr 1848\endash 12 May 1929), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9683329, citing New Zion Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Donna McPherson (contributor 46906329).
General Notes: Wife - Nancy Anna Williams
Inscription
At Rest
Gravesite Details
Buried beside Joseph Crews.
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9580968/nancy_anna-crews: accessed May 6, 2025), memorial page for Nancy Anna ""Nannie"" Williams Crews (25 Jan 1848\endash 12 May 1938), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9580968, citing New Zion Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Donna McPherson (contributor 46906329).
Husband Joseph C. Crews
Born: 4 Dec 1831 - Camden Co., GA
Christened:
Died: 27 Nov 1889 - Jacksonville (Duval) FL
Buried: - Old Jacksonville City Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
Father: Joseph Crews 148
Mother: Catherine Ann Turner
Marriage: 30 Oct 1856 - Darrien, McIntosh Co., GA
Marr. Status: Death of Spouse on 27 Nov 1889
Wife Mary Catherine Lefells
Born: 16 Jul 1837
Christened:
Died: 23 Feb 1911
Buried: - Old Jacksonville City Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
Father: Armend Lefells
Mother: Sarah Fox
Children
1 F 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
Spouse: Thomas McMurray
Marr: 9 Sep 1883 - Duval County, Florida
Spouse: William Goodwin Cooper
Marr: 30 Apr 1898 - Duval County, , Florida
2 F Georgia C. Crews
Born: 1860
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
3 M Charles B. Crews
Born: 24 Jun 1862
Christened:
Died: 11 May 1904
Buried: - Old Jacksonville City Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
4 M Wallace Crews
Born: 1 Nov 1874
Christened:
Died: 10 Aug 1889
Buried: - Old Jacksonville City Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
5 F Lulu Crews
Born: 1877
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Joseph C. Crews
1860 United States Federal Census about J C Crews
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J C Crews
Mary C Crews
Sarah V Crews
Georgia C Crews
J. C. Crews, "United States Census, 1880"
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Bro Lefils Crews
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Sources
"United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MNZ9-X1R : accessed 07 Dec 2013), J. C. Crews, East Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States; citing sheet 616B, family 0, NARA microfilm publication T9-0126
U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 about Joseph C Crews
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General Notes: Wife - Mary Catherine Lefells
Husband Joseph Corbett Crews
Born: 11 May 1895
Christened:
Died: 15 Sep 1970
Buried: - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida
Father: Roger C. Crews
Mother: Mary Ezulia Thompson
Marriage:
Wife Dellar Rewis
Born: 12 Sep 1890
Christened:
Died: 31 Oct 1971
Buried: - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida
Children
1 M Lemmie Crews
Born: 7 Jun 1914
Christened:
Died: 25 Jan 1997
Buried: - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler Union County, Florida
2 F Zelia B. Crews
Born: 26 Feb 1916
Christened:
Died: 11 Nov 2010
Buried: - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler Union County, Florida
3 M Ernest Roger Crews
Born: 28 Sep 1919
Christened:
Died: 24 Feb 2001
Buried: - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler Union County, Florida
4 F Rosie Bell Crews
Born: 20 Jul 1923
Christened:
Died: 15 Dec 1929
Buried: - Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler Union County, Florida
5 M Arthur J. Crews
Born: 23 Nov 1925
Christened:
Died: 13 Jan 1991
Buried: - Auburndale Memorial Park, Auburndale, Polk County, Florida, USA
6 M Harold Edward Crews
Born: 2 Feb 1931 - Baker County, Florida, USA
Christened:
Died: 1 Feb 1999 - Fort McCoy, Marion County, Florida, USA
Buried: - Fort McCoy Cemetery, Fort McCoy, Marion County, Florida, USA
General Notes: Husband - Joseph Corbett Crews
General Notes: Wife - Dellar Rewis
Husband Joseph Henry Crews
Born: 1833 - Camden County, Georgia 479
Christened:
Died: 1 Feb 1880 - Charlton Co., GA 480
Buried:
Father: Roger Crews
Mother: Elizabeth Mitchell
Marriage: 10 Jun 1855 - Charlton Co., GA 480
Marr. Status: Death of Spouse
Wife Elizabeth Davis 80,81
Born: 1836 - Camden County, Georgia 480,481
Christened:
Died: 26 Jan 1927 - Nassau County, Florida, USA
Buried: - Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Nassau County, Florida, USA
Father: Jeremiah H. Davis
Mother:
Children
1 F Lucinda Crews
Born: Abt 1856 - Georgia
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2 M Archibald Crews
Born: 1858 - Georgia
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Died:
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3 M William Albert Crews
Born: 2 Dec 1859 - Georgia 78
Christened:
Died: 25 Sep 1936 - Georgia 482
Buried: - Boones Creek Cemetery, Charlton County, Georgia 78
Spouse: Rebekah Elizabeth
Marr: 23 Nov 1882 82
4 F Naomi Crews
Born: 1860 - Georgia
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5 F Charity Crews
Born: 1864 - Georgia
Christened:
Died:
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6 M Joseph Henry Crews
Born: 27 Mar 1870 - Georgia
Christened:
Died: 7 Mar 1932
Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Joseph Henry Crews
Wounded in Virginia
1870 Census, Kings Ferry, Camden County, GA
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Joseph Crews
Elizabeth Crews
Lucinda Crews
William Crews
Archibald Crews
Naomi Crews
Charity Crews
Henry Crews
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: , Camden, Georgia; Roll: M593_139; Page: 635A; Image: 19; Family History Library Film: 545638.
Removed from Charlton County, GA to Nassau County, GA 1885
Died in the home of his brother Calvin "Mack" Crews in Charlton County, GA per wife Elizabeth in her Pension Claim application
General Notes: Wife - Elizabeth Davis
Last Name: CREWS
First Name: Joseph
Service Unit: Georgia
Wife's Maiden Name: Davis
Wife's First Name: Elizabeth
Application County: Nassau Co
Year: 1907
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[Elizabeth Davis-Crews]
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Jas J Carnall
Mary Carnall
Josh J Carnall
Bessie Carnall
Jessie J Carnall
Sampson Carnall
Millie E Carnall
Lannie R Carnall
Herman Carnall
George W Carnall
Lottie Bell Carnall
Mammie M Carnall
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Elizabeth Crews
Year: 1920; Census Place: Fernandina, Nassau, Florida; Roll: T625_227; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 147; Image: 243.
Wife of Joseph Henry Crews. Family stories say she lived to be 120 years old.
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GRANDMA PEG LEG
SHE WAS CALLED GRANDMA PEG LEG, BECAUSE ONE OF HER LEG WAS SHORTER THAN THE OTHER. HER HUSBAND WOULD WHITTLE HER A LEG WHEN THAT ONE WORE DOWN. WHEN THE INDIANS WERE FIGHTING AGAINST THE WHITE PEOPLE,GRANDMA PEG LEG WOULD TAKE HER CHILDREN TO THE RIVER AND HIDE UNDER ROCKS TILL THE INDIANS WOULD PASS. GRANDMA PEG LEG AND HER CHILDREN, ALSO SURROUNDING NEIGHBORS WAS GATHERED UP BY THE ARMY AND TAKEN TO ST.AUGUSTINE TO THE FORT THERE FOR SAFETY. AT THAT TIME GERONIMO, THE INDIAN CHIEF WAS HELD CAPTURE. THE INDIANS HAD A DIFFICULT TIME ADAPTING TO THE FLORIDA CLIMATE TILL THEY WERE LOSING WEIGHT. GRANDMA PEG LEG TOOK CARE OF GERONIMO. WHEN IT WAS SAFE TO RETURN, THEY CAME BACK TO NASSAU COUNTY. FAMILY SAID SHE LIVE A LONG LIFE RAISING HER CHILDREN BECAUSE HER HUSBAND WAS KILLED AT A BARN RISING. A FIGHT BROKE OUT AND HE RAN TO GET HER AND WAS SLASHED ACROSS THE STOMACH WHERE LATER HE DIED OF THE KNIFE WOUND AT A YOUNG AGE. HE WAS VERY PROTECTIVE OVER HER. AFTER THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, HER SON-IN-LAW JOHN CARROLL TOOK OVER WHITTLING HER A NEW PEG LEG. GRANDMA PEG LEG MAY NOT HAD LIVE LONGER THAN WHAT THE DATES SHOW ON HER HEADSTONE. SOME SAY 120 YRS OLD.BUT NOT SURE. CENSUS DATES SHOW DIFFERENT (THEY ARE POSSIBLY RIGHT) THAN HER HEADSTONE. THIS WHAT FAMILY MEMBERS HAS TOLD THROUGH THE YEARS.... KAREN MATHIS HUDSON
I HAD TO REPHRASE MY STORY REGARDING HER BIRTH & DEATH DATES. BE NICE!!! THANK YOU.
Marriage Date 10 June 1855, Charlton County, Georgia, USA.
Husband 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
Father: Stephen Crews
Mother: Elizabeth Larrisey
Marriage: 1 Jan 1853 - Echols County, Georgia 215
Wife Lydia Crews
Born: 1834 - Ware County, Georgia
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Died: 10 Mar 1906
Buried: - Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Ware (now Echols) County, GA
Father: William Crews
Mother: Sarah Bradley 110
Children
1 M Simon Joseph Crews
Born: 1 Oct 1850 - Echols County, Georgia
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Died: 14 Nov 1926 - White Springs, Hamilton County, Florida, USA
Buried: - Prospect Primitive Baptist Cemetery, White Springs, Hamilton County, Florida, USA
Spouse: Lucinda Hester Altman
Marr: 8 Jan 1880 - Baker County, Florida
2 M Stephen Crews
Born: 1 Oct 1853 - Echols County, Georgia
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Died: 1 Dec 1923 - Ft. Denaud, Hendry County, Florida
Buried: 2 Dec 1923 - Ft. Denaud Cemetery, Ft. Denaud, Hendry, Florida
Spouse: Naomi Townsend
Marr: 10 Dec 1875 - Monroe County, Florida
3 F Caroline Crews
Born: 1857
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Died: 1915
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General Notes: Husband - Joseph L. Crews
Joseph joined and was baptised into Boney Bluff Primitive Baptist Church during October of 1847. He became Church Clerk in 1848.
Joseph L. Crews' second marriage was on January 1, 1853, in Echols County Georgia to Lydia Crews, his first cousin, a daughter of William and Sarah Crews. William Crews and Joseph's father, Stephen Crews, were brothers. Joseph and Lydia had three children, Stephen, Simon and Caroline.
During the Florida Seminole Indian Wars, Joseph L. Crews served as a Second Lieutenant in Captain Stewart's Company, 1st Regiment of Florida Mounted Volunteers. He enlisted July 27 1857 at Alligator (Lake City), Florida, and served at Fort Myers, Florida. He was mustered out of this company January 26, 1858 at Fort Brooke, (Tampa), Florida. On January 27, 1858 he enlisted as a Second Lieutenant in Captain McNeil's Independent Company, Florida Mounted Volunteers at Fort Brooke, Florida. He was mustered out of this company on May 22, 1858 at Fort Brooke.
Joseph Crews returned to Echols County Georgia where he died October 16, 1858. He is buried at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Echols County Georgia. His widow, Lydia Crews, received a pension of $8.00 per month for his Indian War Service. She died March 10, 1906 at Belmont, Hamilton County, Florida and is buried at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Echols County Georgia.
(Information was furnished BY: Walter Lee Crews Jr., Orlando Fla, great-grandson of Joseph L. Crews.
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