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Re: History Acree Surname

t_guaiana — 2012-05-09 17:36:58Z

Yes, to help the person to get some insite

Re: History Acree Surname

CharlesAcreeJr — 2012-05-09 16:28:46Z

The above message on this topic, dated 9 May 2012, was, for some reason, copied from my family history website. I've fully discussed the Origin of the Acree Surname on the following webpage, associated with the Acree Surname DNA Project:

http://acreetree.net/ydnaorigin.html

Re: History Acree Surname

t_guaiana — 2012-05-09 15:28:45Z

MEDIEVAL ACREES
We do not know the identities of the first Acrees of our line who arrived in America, much less the identities of ancestors who used some form of our name during the Middle Ages, when surnames first developed. The name is certainly British, but its origin has never been definitively ascertained. Our earliest-known, 18th-century Acree ancestors, living at the time of the American Revolution, spelled their name 'Acre' and regarded themselves as 'Scotch-Irish'. It has been suggested that the name derived in association with the Dacre borderer family, who governed its estates from Naworth Castle in northern Cumbria during the 14th-15th centuries. That family's historic coat of arms, known to heraldry, depicted, on a red background, three silver scallop shells, indicating a pilgrimage to the Holy Land:

Dacre

In Israel there is an ancient seaport called Acre, known in Roman times as Ptolemais and known afterward as Akko or Accho. It was a notorious stronghold for the European Crusaders who invaded Palestine during the 12th and 13th centuries to bring Jerusalem under Christian control. Some who fought there or were born there returned to England with a D'Acre ('of Acre') appellation, notably 'Joanna de Acre', a child of King Edward I and Eleanor of Castile (listed above).

Eleanor was a daughter of King Ferdinand III of Castile and Leon (Spain), an esteemed yet humble Crusader who was eventually canonized 'San Fernando' for his ascetic piety. In 1254 she wed her English prince as 'La Infanta', a girl of ten. Their marriage evolved into one of royalty's greatest love matches. While they both lived, the two were inseparable and were frequently seen playing chess together. In 1270 Eleanor accompanied her warrior husband on his quest to the Holy Land, where his 'gallant one thousand' came to the rescue of besieged Christian forces holding out behind the walls of Acre. Europe, however, was tired of its Crusades and sent meager reinforcements to maintain Edward's victories. The cruel wars were winding down after nearly two hundred years of suffering on both sides, without lasting accomplishment. The significant interchange of cultures that occurred could only be appreciated centuries later.

After a two-year stay, the couple returned to England with Joanna for their renowned joint coronation. Acre finally fell to the Mamlukes in 1291, ending the Crusades. By the time of her death in her late forties, Eleanor had suffered at least sixteen pregnancies but finally produced a surviving male heir to the throne. Imperious Joanna lived to marry twice but did not give birth to any Acrees.

Re: Susan E. Acres

kathytaylor12556 — 2012-04-02 01:40:28Z

Do you still need info on Susan E. Acree Polk? Peter M. Polk was my great-grand uncle, and I have some information on that family.

Re: Acree family in Arkansas

GDouglasR — 2011-08-09 23:47:55Z

The 1880 census for Denum twnshp Randolph County has Joseph T, wife Roda G; Sons Wlm F. and Joseph T. Also Martha William grand daughter.

In 1900 Joseph T 76 and wife Rhodia are in Columbia Twnship, Randolph Co.

Also 1900 William f 35 and wife Martha A, are in Denum twnshp.

The 1880 census shows Joseph T being born in North Carolina. Both of his parents also born in North Carolina. Roda G born in Tennessee as were both of her parents.

Have no additional information on Joseph T Sr that I know of. Will share it if I find any.

Re: Acree family in Arkansas

CharlesAcreeJr — 2011-08-09 20:37:40Z

If you have further information on the lineage of Etta's father, Joseph Thomas Acree, I'd appreciate knowing it.

Re: Acree family in Arkansas

CharlesAcreeJr — 2011-08-09 20:35:46Z

As the above post said, Etta was the eldest child of Joseph Thomas Acree and Mary Elizabeth Blagg, who lived eight miles southwest of Delaplaine - in O'Kean, Randolph Co., Arkansas, at the time of the 1910 census.

I can only trace Joseph's lineage to his parents: Joseph T. (Sr.) and Rhoda G. Acree. Joseph Sr. was born about 1825 in North Carolina and had moved to Randolph Co. from Mississipi, where Rhoda and his older children were born.

Re: Acree family in Arkansas

GDouglasR — 2011-08-09 18:31:12Z

I do have information on her and her family. Can I contact you directly? Or feel free to contact me.

Thanks
Douglas

Re: Acree family in Arkansas

eladonna — 2011-08-09 17:01:33Z

I've recently come up with an Ettie/ Etta Acree. She and Terry Ivy were married apr 28, 1913, they both were 22yrs. old. This marriage took place in Delaplaine, Arkansas. I'm researching the Ivey's/Ivy's.

Do you have any information about Ettie?

Thanks,
eladonna

Re: Acree-Morris, Orange, Va to Boone, Ky

wendyramirez2608 — 2011-07-21 21:27:59Z

I would love to see your Family Tree, I have a Copy of William Acree's will from 1815 in Orange County, Va somewhere? I will find it, scan it and post a copy. My e-mail address is wendyramirez2608@yahoo.com

I look forward to hearing from you

Wendy

Re: Acree-Morris, Orange, Va to Boone, Ky

ChrisAcra — 2011-07-21 12:01:31Z

I sent you an email - please let me know if you received it. I do have a small family tree that I can share with you if you like. Thanks for the reply.

Re: Acree-Morris, Orange, Va to Boone, Ky

CharlesAcreeJr — 2011-07-21 11:53:42Z

Was your William J. Acra the William Jackson Acra (1828-1878) whose first wife was Julia C. Booker?

The earliest known Acra families lived in Gloucester Co., VA. Several men with the given name William were among them. At least one Acra family later changed the spelling of their surname to Acree. A descendant of Jacob and Isabella Acra, who may have been the parents of William Jackson Acra, is a participant in our Acree Surname DNA Project.

Re: Acree-Morris, Orange, Va to Boone, Ky

ChrisAcra — 2011-07-20 18:13:52Z

I'm a direct decendant from Gloucester County, VA. Last name Acra.

Re: George Acree + Louiza Gilbert, Sarah Catherine and Mary Elizabeth

LynnSkeen — 2011-06-18 21:47:43Z

George C Acree was my husband's great great great grandfather. I don't think my george is related to yours or is the same george thanks

Re: George Acree + Louiza Gilbert, Sarah Catherine and Mary Elizabeth

paynecarol — 2011-06-18 20:14:26Z

George Henly Acree was my great grandfather. My grandfather was Nathanial Ode Acree and my father-Raymond John Acree. My name is Carroll Joyce Acree Payne. Makes us related--don't you think?

Re: George Albert Acree

sacree17 — 2011-05-24 22:28:33Z

Hi Paul,

Thanks for replying. Please email me at "sacree17@msn.com". It would be much easier on my part to correspond via that portal.

Thanks,

Steve Acree

Re: George Albert Acree

pacree136 — 2011-05-24 02:40:12Z

Hello Steven,

My name is Paul Acree. George Albert Acree was my grandfather. I'm curious what your connection is to George. Feel free to chat back with any questions you may have.

Yours,

Paul Acree

Re: History Acree Surname

CharlesAcreeJr — 2011-02-20 12:02:32Z

Hi Mary Ann-

You're right that we're probably cousins somehow, but I don't know the William and Ben you're referring to, and I haven't received any other e-mail from you. Let me know and we can correspond about Acrees.

Charles

Administrator of the Acree Surname DNA Project at: http://acreetree.net/ydnaacree.html

Re: History Acree Surname

snakedancer4471 — 2011-02-20 10:08:05Z

Hey Cuz,
I am Mary Ann from Ohio. Now in Texas. I am you cousin. I am Williams daughter, Uncle Ben(mutt) brother. I have sent you an e mail, call me.

Re: GEORGE ACREE b.abt 1870, Adair, Russell, Counties KY

CharlesAcreeJr — 2011-01-10 21:05:22Z

Jasper Newton Acree (1839-1911) was an orphan whose father is unknown. According to circumstantial evidence, his mother was Rhoda Wigginton. In 1825 Rhoda married Lewis Acree, believed to be a descendant of Abraham Acree of Caroline Co., Virginia. The couple had several children before Lewis died in the late 1830s, but Jasper evidently wasn't among them. In his pension application and memoir, Jasper affirmed that his father died before he was born. The DNA profile of a descendant of Jasper closely matches the profiles of men having the surnames Lawson and Jenkins, whose patrilineal ancestors lived in the southeast area of Tennessee where Jasper was raised. It's likely that Jssper's father was one of them. Our Acree Surname DNA Project is seeking a second descendant of Jasper to be tested to verify or refute that tentative conclusion.

Re: GEORGE ACREE b.abt 1870, Adair, Russell, Counties KY

nanahockey — 2011-01-10 16:26:53Z

Who was Jasper's father?

Green Acree

nanahockey — 2011-01-10 16:21:08Z

Looking for anyone who has info on Green's wife Nancy Carter. She is my great aunt. I believe her father was Thomas Issac Carter and mother Elizabeth but I haven't proven it. Other siblings I believe are Frances, George Washington, Flemon, John.
Do any of you have pictures of Green and Nancy and their children? Any photos of Nancy's family? Would really appreciate any help

Re: GEORGE ACREE b.abt 1870, Adair, Russell, Counties KY

heyjude88 — 2010-12-28 01:56:04Z

Thanks for the quick reply. If you happen to come upon any Calhoun's in the Adair/Russell KY area keep me in mind. I am trying to break a Kurt Calhoun brick wall.
Happy Hunting
Judy Bresch

George Albert Acree

sacree17 — 2010-12-27 21:50:48Z

I'm interested in connecting with descendants of George Albert Acree, that passed 5 Dec 1953 in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada.

Re: GEORGE ACREE b.abt 1870, Adair, Russell, Counties KY

CharlesAcreeJr — 2010-12-27 12:47:49Z

This was George T. Acree, born in 1868, who lived in Metcalfe Co., Kentucky. He was a son of Jasper Newton Acree (c1839-1911). He mentions that his "Pa", was "very feeble" in this 1910 letter. Jasper was then living with George's sister, Mollie Stephens, whom he mentions. George's deceased mother, Mary Haley Cravens, had died ten years earlier. George's sons (not mentionend) were Otis (recently married), Gerard and James. Sorry, I have no information on George's connection to any Calhoun family.

GEORGE ACREE b.abt 1870, Adair, Russell, Counties KY

heyjude88 — 2010-12-26 23:53:03Z

I am including a newsy article written by George Acree and am interested in his mention of STEVE CALHOUN AND GEORGE AND CURT CALHOUN. Any information on the Calhoun's would be much appreiciated.
I hope some of the info here might help Acree kinships.

The Adair County News (Columbia, Ky)
July 27, 1910, Page 5

TO My Old Friends
Cork, Ky
July 22, 1910

Editor News:

If you will in kindly allow me I
will speak to some of my old
friends, kinfolks and acquaint -
ances through your paper, as I
am sure it goes to many of their
homes.
Aunt Nancy Webb my moth -
er's sister, How are you And
Ethel and Myrt and the child -
ren? We have looked for you to
visit us all summer. Pa is very
feeble and would rather see you
than any one living. Judge D.
G. Shepherd, here is my hand.
I remember all your kindness to
my father, the assistance you
rendered him every way, and I
scan the paper eargerly for every
mention of your name. Tom
Frankie; I wonder if 20 years
have changed you very much?
0, Tom! How I should like to
hear you and S. G. Tarter sing,
"The Armor-Bearer." Tell Elzie,
Frank, John and Melvin "howdy"
for me. Also Martha, Lula and
Laura. I notice Uncle Griffin
Wheat's widow is still living.
Levi, Tom, Henderson, Vernon,
a hearty handshake to you all.
Do you remember the "pink-a-
winkles" in Williams creek? I
wish to state in this connection
that "I never used tobacco at all,
but feel best with a little in my
pocket." If you dont remember
about this get Griff White or
Tom Shepherd to tell you. Uncle
STEVE CALHOUN and his boys,
GEORGE and CURT, my old play -
mates, I should enjoy meeting
you all so much. I know every
hill, hollow and by-path from
the old white school house to
Webb's X Roads and as old
memories come crowding up, I
feel how small a space a letter
contains for speaking to you all.
Uncle Thompson Abrel and
Aunt Martha I hope you are
both alive and well. And Bram-
lett! I heard he was a preacher,
and Jo and Elzie Silas, I hope
you have not entirely forgotten
me. Jim Brieken, my dear old
friend how are you? and "Eckie"
and Johnnie? But softly! a word
or two before passing him, I
merely wish to state that big
feet or little feet, going out at
one door or both doors, white
rag on his head or off his head, I
love John Bricken. Say, Jim.
was the little girl that was mur -
dered Nannies daughter? John
how would you like a splash in
the Baptizing hole?
John A. Webb, my fathers old
friend and mine. How I should
like to see your eyes flash with
intellectual fire, and feel the
hearty, healthy, grip of your
hand in real good fellowship.
Do you remember how you used
to ride 3 or 4 miles to talk with
my father, he and you sitting up
sometimes till nearly midnight
discussing Astronomy, philosophy,
Literature, History etc? You
also lent me many books that
helped me. My kindest greet-
ing to all your folks, especially
your mother, if she is still alive.
Walker Cravens and Robert,
own cousins of my mother, I
never hear any thhg of you nor
Ira. Walker ask Pinie if she
can make as good biscuits as she
used to? Cousin Ida, do you still
live on grandfathers old place?
Same old house? Its a Iong hill
to carry water up isn't it?
I understand Russell Springs
is a considerable town now
Twenty-five years ago, when I
saw it last, it consisted of 11
small log cabins daubed with
blue clay, built to accommodate
health seekers.
Eb Robertson, are they white
or red sweet potatoes by J---s?
Do you still run the water
mill down on the creek? Is
Jimmie married yet?
Marion Harmon, I see you are
in the old country on a visit.
You will remember, the boy you
helped so much and in so many
ways when he was struggling for
an education in the old Christian
college. I had lost track of you
entirely until last week. Can't
you stop and see me on your
way back to Jackson?
I live on the Horse Cave road,
four miles north of Edmonton.
I see something from Ella,
where is that? About Laurence
Bricken's I guess.
He does not remember me, but
I wish to know if his mother,
Emily, is living, and where?
A word or two to my friends
concerning myself and family.
I have seven children, the old -
est one married. Sister Bettie
and my mother are dead. Jen -
nie lives in Texas. Jim and I
own adjoining farms. Luther's
farm is close to ours. Mollie's
husband' W. H. Stephens, is
postmaster at Sun, Ky. Jim's
oldest daughter married S. M.
Sullivan, owner of the store, and
mills at Cork, Ky. Mollie's hus -
band is also a merchant. Thom -
as is still unmarried. I hope in
response to this to get at least
fifty personal letters.
Address, George Acree
Cork, Ky

Re: Margaret D. Acree

bacrives — 2010-11-23 02:53:42Z

Hello Matt,
If you can provide your email address, I can send you information on the Penny and Acree families. I'm your mother's first cousin, the youngest daughter of Vernon and Doris Acree.
Hope to hear from you.
Beth

Re: History Acree Surname

CharlesAcreeJr — 2010-08-21 14:48:30Z

I meant to refer to your grandfather - Benjamin Walter Acree, Sr. (1891-1980). I see that you've posted a family tree here at Ancestry.com and show him as a son of William Travis Acree. That's supported by the 1900 census, in which his former wife, Clemma, is shown as a divorced mother. William was a son of James E. Acree, whose lineage goes back through William Riley Acree to William Acree, Jr., and finally (to the limits of our knowledge) to William Acree, Sr. (1752 -1833), who was born in Maryland and died in Wayne Co., Kentucky.

Re: History Acree Surname

CharlesAcreeJr — 2010-08-20 18:19:18Z

I might be able to assist your Acree research if you can tell more about your great-grandfather, Ben W. Acree Sr., and his son, Ben Jr. When did they live in Kentucky and Texas? If you don't know their dates of birth, what years do you estimate for them? What were the names of Ben Sr.'s other children? He probably descended from William Acree (1752-1833) of neighboring Wayne Co., Kentucky. See the Acree website at http://acreetree.net/ydnaacree.html.

Re: History Acree Surname

janicegoldsmith10 — 2010-08-20 16:02:24Z

I just started to research the Acree name as my maiden name is Acree, daughter of the late Ben W Acree Jr.,of San Antonio TX and Simone A Mette of France, grand-daughter to Ben W Acree Sr and Myrtle or Mirtie Wooldridge of Russell KY.
I am trying to connect with relatives. I know that I had relatives in Ohio as a child visited them but was too young to remember their names. We possibly may be related. How can I find out? I now reside in VA.

Re: Vernon D. Acree and Marguerite Elizabeth Penny Acree

CharlesAcreeJr — 2010-07-09 13:37:05Z

Presuming that your father was Thomas Willis Acree (1928-1988) and your grandmother was Annie Lee Hawkins (1893-1979), the wife of George McDonald Acree (1894-1970), you're kin to most of the Acrees now living in the U.S. - descending from William Acree (c1710-c1767) of Hanover Co., Virginia.

Re: Vernon D. Acree and Marguerite Elizabeth Penny Acree

ruffina95 — 2010-07-09 13:04:07Z

My father is Willis Acree from Sayre Oklahoma. My grandmother is Annie Acree, yes I have her name. Tell me how we are kin?

Re: J.R. Acree Death Miss. Co. Arkansas 1869

CharlesAcreeJr — 2010-07-07 22:24:32Z

The lineage of John R. Acree (1830/TN-1869/AR) is known - back to William Acree (c1710-c1769) of Hanover Co., VA, but that of William Thomas Acree (1853-1932/AR) isn't. In later censuses, he's listed as born in AL, but in 1880, soon after marrying widowed Louisa, his birthplace is shown as KY. He may have been one of the William Acrees born in the mid-1850s who was raised in TN - across the Mississippi River from AR. A DNA test of a male Acree descendant would indicate whether he, too, goes back to William of VA, and thus help to resolve his origins.

Re: J.R. Acree Death Miss. Co. Arkansas 1869

MissLata2 — 2010-07-02 04:28:28Z

Charles Acree is in Texas and he may be interested in that story. He will post from time to time in the Acree sites.

Re: Acree's in Green county and Adair county, KY

jkwhited — 2010-06-27 19:41:00Z

I am related to a William Acree born Green County @1820. His father is listed as Jinnie on his death certificate and I am wondering if the Junney you mention and Jinnie are one in the same. You did not maention any dates, do you have any additional information? Thanks

Re: J.R. Acree Death Miss. Co. Arkansas 1869

sracree — 2010-06-22 18:30:39Z

Did you ever track this down? I'd love to get your source because we have a similar story in our family history but I only have this oral thread: William T. Acree's (b. Aug. 1853) father was killed by jayhawkers after the Civil War. He came across the Mississippi River on ice.

Please let me know. Thank you so much.

Acree's in Green county and Adair county, KY

willacree — 2010-06-09 03:36:25Z

Hello...I have been researching my family that connects to these two counties (for the most part...there are other locations to consider as well)

My Grandfather was Lucaion Acree of Green County, KY...

Lucaion Acree's wife was Lula May Richards Acree (her parents were Samuel W. Richards and Van Dora Wooten Richards)

His brothers were Junney Acree, Perry Acree, and William Walter Acree(no children)

His sister was Elvira McMahan (also known as 'Vire')

Lucaion's father was George William Acree and mother was Nannie B. Estes Acree. He also had an uncle Jack Acree and Aunt Etta Acree as well as an uncle John Logan Estes and aunt Eva Ann Sallie Acree Estes

Lucaion's grandparents were Junius C. Acre/Acree and Isabellah Landis Acre/Acree.

I would love to get together, if only through email, with anyone who has connections to these ancestors in order to share photos, stories, and such...

feel free to contact me at willacree@bellsouth.net

ps...Charles, I will be getting in touch with you very soon to participate in the DNA testing...FINALLY got some of the other issues taken care of...got to love this economy!! :-)

Re: Margaret D. Acree

barefoot60 — 2010-03-31 01:58:03Z

Is Vernon D. Acree, Jr. still living? This is odd to find these posts. I was looking for Acree's because Vernon, evidently, knew my grandfather, Walter Leslie Davis. Walter was married to Edith Hanna Prather. Vernon was one of 2 that signed as Witness when my grandfather sent for a copy of his discharge from the USN.
I wasn't even sure Acree was the last name, as it's a little hard to decipher (Vernon Darrell Ac**e is pretty legible), but lo and behold........there was Vernon D. Acree from Capitol Heights, MD!!! That's where my grandfather lived in the 1920-30's until he moved to Florida.

Re: Kentucky Acree's

CharlesAcreeJr — 2010-03-27 21:27:47Z

Our Acree Surname DNA Project lacks a participant (male Acree) who descends from the Acree pioneers who migrated to the Covington, Kentucky, area. That's limited our ability to determine their origin. We'd welcome your participation.

Re: Kentucky Acree's

dougacree_1 — 2010-03-27 18:29:25Z

We probably are somewhere along the line. My grandfathr was robert O. Acree.My Dad was Robert E. Acree.I dont live in conington any more however most of my family still do.

Re: Kentucky Acree's

w4rtt — 2010-03-27 08:04:28Z

My William Acree was my wifes Grandfather.
Her name is Virginia (Ginny). Her Father was Mathew (Mike) Acree.
If you are an Acree from Covington, you must surely be related.

Re: Kentucky Acree's

acree64 — 2010-03-26 14:41:33Z

I had a great Uncle Bill Acree.I am from Covington Ky.His birth year was 1910.Had a brother robert. O. Acree, my grandfather.

Re: George Acree, Born Jackson Co, TN, abt 1838

MissLata2 — 2010-02-23 19:40:14Z

Hello. Have you tried Acra? My husband's ancestor, a CSA soldier, is buried in Savannah Georgia under that name.
Also, have you talked to Charles Acree who has been running a DNA/genealogy site out in Texas? He may be able to help you. He has been tracing the whole bunch.
So look for Charles Acree and see if he can help.
Linda T. Acrey
Lonoke, Ar.

Re: King Wm. Acree Tombstones

Ludacrislova28 — 2010-02-02 21:43:38Z

thats my grandmother sadie.r u from the king william area?

Matthew Yarrow Acree

sacree17 — 2009-12-31 23:10:43Z

Hello all, I'm looking to connect with any descendants of Matthew Yarrow Acree (born 1796 in VA, died 1878 in TN). Please email me at "sacree17@msn.com".

Thanks.

Re: Kentucky Acree's

CharlesAcreeJr — 2009-10-31 14:29:52Z

In previous postings, you've told this forum about the Acree foursome who married into your ancestral Morris family in the Orange Co. VA area and moved to northern KY. Their connection to earlier Acrees remains unknown. As you appreciate, a DNA test of one of their male Acree descendants could clarify their origins. It's too bad that the prospect you found didn't wish to consider genetic testing. The weak economy has caused an unfortunate but understandable slowdown in testing this past year.

Re: Kentucky Acree's

wendyramirez2608 — 2009-10-31 06:51:49Z

I do not Descend from an Acree but I do descend from the Morris family from Boone, Ky and formerly from Orange County, Va. The Elizabeth Morris married to James Acree is my GGG-Grandfathers sister. In fact 4 of my Morris's married Acree's. They all married in Orange, Va and later traveled to Boone, Ky
I have some Documentation on the lines and have met a man who claims to be a Descendant of James, his last name is Acree. I have asked him to consider a DNA test because maybe if more is learned about this Acree line it will enable me to find clues into my Morris line. After I asked him about a DNA test he stopped corresponding?

Re: Kentucky Acree's

CharlesAcreeJr — 2009-10-29 03:50:39Z

There have been numerous John Acrees in Colonial VA and NC, including two in my own line. I maintain a large off-line file on 18th-20th century Acree families and might be able to help you, as I've helped others, if you'll tell me your specific Acree lineage. You can learn more about Colonial-era Acrees and about the Acree project itself at http://acreetree.net/ydnaacree.html. If your surname is Acree, we'd welcome your participation.

Re: Kentucky Acree's

ergocncept — 2009-10-29 02:01:25Z

I am extremely interested in the Acree Surname DNA project. I am originally from Louisville, KY, currently residing in Providence, RI. My great-aunt has done some work on our family history and has been able to trace our family to several John Acrees in the VA and NC area. I'd be interested to know if these are the same John Acrees that you speak of.

mary leatha acree

twestby131 — 2009-10-25 16:36:19Z

wife is trying find info on birth mother.Mary married Carl Goodman. Died in 1992. Any info, schools in Bend, Or. Where Elsa is. Fathers name Joe Acree. Had ten kids.