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Andrew Jackson Umphreys/Humphreys/Humphrey

McAree_Humphrey — 2009-10-25 13:20:32Z

My husband's great grandfather was Andrew Jackson Umphreys, Humphreys, Humphrey. He was born in Illinois in 1853 or 1854. The first concrete evidence I have is his marriage certificate in Moultrie Co. Illinois showing his marriage to Hannah Jane Willis on 23 Oct 1873. His name is spelled Umphreys. I also find an Andrew J Umphreys in the 1860 census (age 7) and a John Umphreys (age 11) living with Henry Snider and his wife, Elizabeth, in Moultrie Co. Illinois. I believe this boy to be the same Andrew Jackson.
Later, I find he and Hannah Jane in Texas and the last name is spelled Humphreys. During his childrens' lifetime, the last name is spelled Humphrey. I have enormous amounts of information on Andrew Jackson and Hannah Jane and their descendents from the time they settled in Texas and later in Arizona. Desperately need help finding his earlier lineage.

Re: carl evan humphreys grandfather

jhump648 — 2009-10-22 01:01:46Z

aunt beth it is me jessica . i was looking things up about grandpa and found this . there is a lady on a forum in google that is looking for family , she believes they might be in Jackson well i love you if i find anything i will let u know

Hugh Lewis Humphreys and Gladys Cathleen Key of Liverpool and Manchester, Lancashire, England

jeanmayo1053 — 2009-10-09 14:20:07Z

I am searching for information concerning the parents and family origins of Hugh Lewis Humphreys and his wife, Gladys Cathleen Key. Hugh Lewis Humphreys was born on Feb. 22, 1888 in Liverpool, England, the son of William Humphreys and Elizabeth Lewis. He died on Nov. 1, 1971 in Sherborn, Middlesex Co., MA. He married Gladys Cathleen Key, the daughter of John Robert Key and Grace Bruchshaw, who was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England. Any information would be very much appreciated.
Jean Mayo

Isaac Humphries/Humphreys of Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama

cherreid1 — 2009-09-23 02:27:54Z

Hello,

I am looking for information about Isaac Humphries who was enumerated in the 1830 census of Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama. I am trying to determine if he is the Isaac Humphries who was the son of John “the Saddler” and Catherine McElroy Humphries who lived in Wake Co., North Carolina and then Pendleton District South Carolina.

John and Catherine McElroy Humphries lived in Wake Co. NC from the time of their marriage, about 1768, to around 1800. Isaac was probably born there between 1770 and 1775. Isaac’s father John received a grant of land in Pendleton District SC in 1800. He was living there in 1808 when he died, leaving a will that mentioned Isaac. Isaac appeared in several real estate transactions in Pendleton District around that time. In the middle 1810s through 1822, Isaac appeared in records of Morgan Co. Ga., where he acted as guardian for the children of his sister, Rebecca Humphries Thomas. He may be the Isaac Humphries who was in Walton Co., Ga. for the 1820 census. I can’t find Isaac in any Georgia records after about 1822, but he was probably still alive in 1833, when his mother Catherine died and named him as a legatee in her will. Unfortunately, the will does not state where Isaac was living at the time.

After Isaac disappeared from Georgia, an Isaac Humphries showed up in the 1830 census of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. This one is the right age (50-60 years old) to be the son of John and Catherine Humphries. In 1831, Isaac Humphries of Tuscaloosa Co. Alabama took out a mortgage on property that included blacksmith tools, possibly indicating his profession. (Humphries family members on this line were frequently blacksmiths, saddlers or wheelwrights.) In 1837 he became involved in a dispute with William T. Terrell over the ownership of some slaves. In 1839, an Isaac Humphries received a grant of land in what appears to now be Fayette Co., Alabama. I have not found any records of him in Alabama or anywhere else after that. Isaac may have been in Alabama as early as 1826 when a Catherine Humphries married William Embry in Tuscaloosa County. It may be that this girl was named after her grandmother, Catherine McElroy Humphries.

An interesting note is that a James O. Humphries married Sarah Simpson in Tuscaloosa Co., AL in 1859. This Sarah Simpson is supposed to be the daughter of Elizabeth (Humphries) and William Darling Simpson of Chester Co., S.C. Elizabeth Simpson was a second cousin to the Isaac Humphries I am searching for. Their grandfathers, William Humphries and Charles Humphries, were brothers. Could James be a son or grandson of Isaac? A prior family tie might explain how Sarah Simpson, a Humphries descendant born in South Carolina, found and married a man named Humphries all the way out in Alabama.

It may be possible to test the theory that Isaac Humphries of Tuscaloosa Co. Alabama was the son of John and Catherine McElroy Humphries. Y-DNA markers for descendants of John and Catherine Humphries have been established as part of the Humphrey(s) family project of the FamilyTreeDNA testing service. If James O. is descended from Isaac Humphries of Tuscaloosa Co., AL, AND Isaac is the one born to John and Catherine Humphries, there should be a Y-DNA match between James’s all-male line descendants and known all male-line descendants of John and Catherine Humphries. Several other lines of Humphries families have been documented in the FamilytreeDNA Humphrey(s) project, so if there is not a match with this family, maybe another match will be made.

Anyone eligible for testing against the Humphrey(s) Y-DNA group (male, last name Humphries with an all-male Humphries line back to James O. Humphries), and interested in doing so, can contact me or Mike Humphrey, the Humphrey(s) project administrator (mikenhumphrey@aol.com) to see about participating in the FamilyTreeDNA Humphrey(s) DNA project. A 37-marker test usually runs about $189, which isn’t cheap, but sometimes the company runs sales at a lower cost. Also, a couple of related families on the same line could pitch in to pay for the test.

Hope to hear from someone. Thanks for your time.

Charlene

HUMPHREYS Milton B 1928-1979

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-04 18:05:45Z

HUMPHREYS Milton B 1928-1979

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 206,332 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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Re: Humphreys in Cambria County, Pennsylvania USA

snowflake737 — 2009-08-31 21:15:51Z

I was looking at the information I've gathered online, and I was wondering if you know that birth years for John and Elinor Humphreys, or the names of others in your family line. Maybe some information you have would help me put the puzzle together on this end, also. Did you know there are Humphreys buried in Lloyd Cemetery in Ebensburg? Some of the grave markers are not legible anymore...only partly.

Re: Humphreys in Cambria County, Pennsylvania USA

snowflake737 — 2009-08-31 21:04:06Z

Family Bible records show that our Ann Humphreys was the daughter of William and Marry Humphreys. They were both born in Wales. Ann was born 4/13/1849. She married Thomas Bumford, (born 7/22/1843)son of Richard and Jane Bumford. Thomas and Ann were my husband's great grandparents. According to the 1860 Cambria County census that I found online, at that time, William and Mar(r)y had 6 children. There was also a John and Eleanor Humphreys in that census, who lived in Cambria Township, and had 5 children living at home. The 1850 census shows them having 3 more children still at home. I'm thinking maybe John was a brother of William?? A relative, at least, I would think. Very interesting! If I can help you with anymore information from what I've gathered, please let me know. Maybe you have some that I don't have, also. Thanks for the reply!

William Humphreys Indiana maybe moved to Texas 1930-40ish

lebazanitteb — 2009-08-31 05:38:06Z

I am looking for William Humphreys born in Indiana around 1909. He married a Bettina M. Twente, had 4 children and was later divorced. Rumors are that he moved to Texas, was remarried and had at least one other child. It is that last info that I am searching for. If anyone can help it would be awesome!

Re: Humphreys in Cambria County, Pennsylvania USA

DavidCaldwell445 — 2009-08-30 12:12:22Z

Do you have any link from your Ann Humphreys to her ancestors? I am descended from John & Elinor Ellis Humphreys who immigrated from Wales to the Ebensburg area circa 1841/1842. Their son David is my GG Grandfather. He migrated from Ebensburg to Clarion County about 1846/47.

Andrew Humphreys

ceazoo — 2009-08-26 02:55:05Z

I am looking for any information on Andrew C. HUMPHREY born 1784 probably in Ireland. He arrived in America 1796, probably Pa, having married Mary of Erie Pa in 1814. He moved to Ashland County, Ohio in 1824, where he died 21 Mar 1848. Children are William (1814), Mary Ann (1816), Rebecca (1820), Catharine (1822), Susannah ( 1824), Thomas (1826), Nancy (1827), and John (1830). Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Re: HUMPHREYS

minnilou — 2009-08-17 16:20:02Z

Alfred Beasley was my great grandfather, my mother was the youngest child of william thomas beasley son of alfred, I would like to find more on alfred after they came to texas. i know he was found in Delta county at one time, land transactions, and william thomas married nancy jane whitstine there. She died and WT married my grandmother s
erethena ellen matthews. wt died abt1901 serethena in 1903
if I can be of any help let me know. minnilou Ratliff baird

Humphreys in Cambria County, Pennsylvania USA

snowflake737 — 2009-08-15 05:30:26Z

My husband's grandmother was a Bumford (Myrtle). Her father was Thomas Bumford, a Civil War veteran. Thomas was born 7/22/1843, the son of Richard and Anne Bumford. He married Ann Humphreys (daughter of William & Mary Humphreys) on 11/7/1867. They had 8 children, and just after the birth of their youngest, Annie (6/5/1891), Ann(his wife) died. Thomas remarried on July 3,1895, to Jennie A. Walters (she had never been married before). There were no children to this marriage. Thomas died 1/28/1928. His first wife Ann died 6/24/1891 at the age of 42. (She was born 4/13/1849). They lived in "Cambria" and in Ebensburg, PA (Cambria County). Thomas' and Ann's children were William Richard(8/9/1868 - 8/8/1945), Ida (1871-1886), George Washington (1873-1957), Cora (1875-?), Myrtle (1883-1977), Webster (1885-?), Burley (1888-?) and Annie (6/5/1891-3/17/1922). All birthdates for the first 5 siblings were obtained from a family Bible, as was the wedding date for Thomas Bumford and Ann (Humphreys) Bumford; also the marriage date for Thomas and Jennie, except for the year, which appears to be 1895. Thomas, Ann and Jennie are all buried in Lloyd Cemetery in Ebensburg, PA, along with many of the Humphreys. Myrtle married William Stormer and they lived just outside of Ebensburg most of their lives. They had 9 children, all deceased now. Cleofa(Dolly), the oldest daughter, just died in 2009, just weeks before turning 100 yrs. old.

Re: Horace Quintus Humphreys

Maxwell_Ledlie — 2009-07-21 12:45:12Z

There are several Cruikshanks in the Index to Ledlie Family History - visit www.ledliefamily.net for more info.

Regards,

Maxwell

William Humphrey

RichardHumphrey65 — 2009-07-11 00:24:43Z

looking for information on William Humphrey born 1834 Burnham Essex England died 1885 Wrotham Kent England. Married Elizabeth Neville born 1833 canewedon Essex England died 1889

any information on the family would be appreciated

Re: Louvisa Jane Humphrey (Humphreys, Humphries)

jodyrussell56 — 2009-07-02 21:48:17Z

Sorry but no this isn't my family. Thanks for responding though and good luck with your search.

Re: Eupha Humphreys

cheffings — 2009-06-30 00:21:48Z

Good evening, Mark. Thank you for answering my message. I don't know what else I can tell you about Eupha Humphreys Carson. I only met her a couple of times. She didn't not have a relationship with her son, my husband Gordon. She either lost or gave up custody of him after his father joined the Army and was shipped to Europe. He was raised by his paternal grand-parents, Charles and Georgia Cheffings. From what he told me, he did live with his mother later but I don't know if it was during the war or some time after that. I don't know how long he lived with her. When I met him, he hadn't seen his mother in a number of years and she lived just sixty miles from Eugene. I don't believe I saw her half a dozen times after Gordon and I got married in 1972. I really don't know what else I can tell you. I would appreciate any information you might have about Eupha, her parents, grand-parents or brothers. Thank you again for contacting me.

Nancy A. Cheffings
cheffings@earthlink.net

PS: Would you be kind enough to tell me where you are located? We live just north of Eugene, OR.

Re: Eupha Humphreys

neogenpc — 2009-06-29 22:43:59Z

Eupha was my Great Grandmother. Please contact me i'd like to trade information
Mark neogenpcATmsnDOTcom

Alexander R. Humphreys Greenbrier West Virginia

jhumphrey170 — 2009-06-21 20:47:14Z

Looking for information on Alexander R. Humphreys.

b: 09 Sep 1839 s/o Matthew Nelson and Louisa Amelia (Patton)Humphreys Greenbrier Virginia/West Virginia. Research indicates he married a Mary Boyd 03 Apr 1875.

Alexander served with the confederate army 135th Battalion Virginia Militia and 36th battalion (edgars battalion) in the civil war.

Any help is appreciated

Humphreys Resource Page

2009-03-06 21:56:15Z

Hi & Welcome
I wanted to post a message to let everyone know that there is a Humphreys Resource Web page out there. We have a Web Ring, and a mail list connected with this page. Everything is free so please stop on by, you never know what you may find.

Debi K.

Letter to Love S. Humphreys

dbedwel1 — 2009-02-11 17:57:25Z

I'm looking for the owner of a letter that was mailed to Love and Juliet Humphreys from William and Lucinda Orrill from Pleasant Grove Iowa on Feb.6th 1852. I have a copy of the transcription of that letter but the source for the original letter is unknown by me. I would like to see a copy of the original letter.

Re: Humphreys Connections

DrSnark — 2009-03-26 03:30:15Z

I believe this your John D. HUMPHREYS is the same one as I have researched.

He married Mary JOHNSON, 24 June 1840, Vigo county, Indiana. His brothers and mother (America D.) appear on the 1850 Coahoma Mississippi census. His father, John, died in 1850 in Indiana; in his Will, the eldest son is listed as "John D. Marks Humphreys." His brother, Felix Van Buren HUMPHREYS, listed being born 1837 in Vigo IN on his Civil War registration. My direct ancestor is their brother Joshua Badger HUMPHREYS.

John D. HUMPHREYS was pastor of the Christian Church in Unionville. He reorganized the Union Church in 1873. Many more entries can be found online for him doing weddings, etc.

I have not yet tracked John HUMPHREYS and America D. HUMPHREYS back to TN. There are many HUMPHREYS/IES/EY in White, Dickson, and other counties.

I trust this information will be helpful to you. I hope you receive it.

Re: Humphreys Connections

JRBaum — 2009-03-27 17:38:53Z

Thanks
It looks like the one, One of his sons John Harvey Humphreys is my grandfather. John H. married Rhonda Lloyd in Cedar County, Missouri and they had 2 sons and 3 daughters. From what my mother told me John D. lived in Missouri also and was a "Baptist preacher". John H. and family moved to Oklahoma and then on to New Mexico and then back to Minco, Oklahoma where he farmed. My mother Mary Elizabeth her 2 sisters Mable Clair & Helen stayed in Tucumcari, NM where I was born. Will and Otis went to Oklahoma and became farmers also.
I have a lot of info on them. Also a lot of unanswered questions. If you want to correspond directly my email address is jrbaum@sprynet.com. I've lived in Alaska since 1972.
Thanks again

John S. Humphreys in Greenville, TX 1916

drbrownlee — 2009-04-25 20:05:00Z

John is pictured in the 1916 Cotton Boll, yearbook of Burleson College of Greenville, TX. He is the college president. I'm not kin but thought this might help another researcher.

John William Humphreys, 1875-1921

ronpascoe1933 — 2009-05-08 10:18:24Z

Hi, looking for descendants of John William Humphreys, born 13-8-1875 Parkes, NSW Australia. Died 9-8-1921 Bulli, NSW Australia

Re: Humphreys - Tennessee early 1800's

vkngprints — 2009-05-25 18:29:34Z

If you go to Ancestry.com and do a search for Humphreys you'll see our correspondence. Below it is another posting which I'm going to copy and paste below.

Walter M. Humphreys born in Tennesse
HumphreysOKTX (View posts) Posted: 24 May 2009 3:07AM

Classification: Query
Surnames: Humphreys/Jones
This is my grandfather, Walter Humphreys, I can tell you that he was born March 20, 1881 in Tennessee. He was married to Nora Elizabeth Jones born May 15, 1888 in Arkansas. I was able to find his draft reg. card 1917-19-18.They lived in Oklahoma at that time and that is where my father was born, in Tulsa. My father was his only son, his name was Eugene (Gene) Chesley Humphreys born Dec. 1916-1978. There were also two older daughters. The daughters didn't have any children. So in my family my father was the last of the Humphreys as I have only sisters also. Walter and Nora were divorced when my father Gene was young and they lost contact. I would so appreciate any information, just to know where we came from ect....

Or you can find it by going to:

http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.humphreys/mb.ashx

Re: Humphreys - Tennessee early 1800's

vkngprints — 2009-05-25 13:35:36Z

Unfortunately I don't see any of your names in my Humphreys file. HOWEVER, note that someone responded, but did not attach to this string, who knows of a Walter Humphreys.

Good luck in your search.

Re: Humphreys - Tennessee early 1800's

vkngprints — 2009-05-24 12:43:32Z

I find no Walter Humphreys or Humphrey. What other information do you have? Dates, places, other relationships?

Felix Edward Humphreys wife Electa

bobsrag60 — 2009-02-02 07:10:50Z

Looking for info on Felix's second wife Electa. I have no other info. except they probably lived in Texas

Re: Humphreys Connections

irishtom79 — 2009-03-28 16:43:21Z

Are any of the Humphreys descendents of this line related to the Humphreys families who settled in Greenbrier Co., VA, now WV? I am a descendent of a Samuel Humphreys who came from Ireland to America with two brothers. He married Griselda Donaldson Cavet. My name is Thomas Martin and I live in WV. tmartin1@ma.rr.com

Re: Humphreys Connections

irishtom79 — 2009-03-28 16:41:47Z

Re: Humphreys in Staffordshire

Perro28 — 2009-05-20 15:51:17Z

Hello Patricia

I am not related but had an interest in making contact with this family. You will find Stephen is related.

Regards Avril

HUMPHREYS

minnilou — 2009-04-09 15:17:31Z

i AM RESEARCHING MARY HUMPHREYS, WHO WAS MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER.SHE MARRIED JAMES ALFRED BEASLEY IN NEW HANOVER NORTH CAROLINA ABT. 1830. THEY MIGRATED TO TEXAS VIA KENTUCKY. MARY WAS BORN 1811, ALFRED BORN 1801. MARYS PARENTS ARE BELIEVED TO BE REBECCA AND C.R. HUMPHREYS. SHE HAD A BROTHER RAYMOND. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO ON THIS
FAMILY.

Samuel Humphreys

mybelle7 — 2009-06-20 08:27:36Z

I am looking for any information regarding Samuel (possibly Joseph Samuel) Humphreys. Parents: Edwin and Lillie Mae (Henry) Humphreys. He had a brother named John.

He was born in Missouri, and relocated to Oregon. His wife's name was Grace O. Smith. I believe that they had two daughters and one son. They divorced, and he remarried.

I am looking for any relatives out there, and additional geneolgy information.

Re: Humphreys - Tennessee early 1800's

HumphreysOKTX — 2009-05-24 07:18:38Z

did you ever find anything of the Humphreys from Tennesse? My grandfther was Walter Humphreys born in Tennesse. Thats all I know of him

Walter M. Humphreys born in Tennesse

HumphreysOKTX — 2009-05-24 07:07:05Z

This is my grandfather, Walter Humphreys, I can tell you that he was born March 20, 1881 in Tennessee. He was married to Nora Elizabeth Jones born May 15, 1888 in Arkansas. I was able to find his draft reg. card 1917-19-18.They lived in Oklahoma at that time and that is where my father was born, in Tulsa. My father was his only son, his name was Eugene (Gene) Chesley Humphreys born Dec. 1916-1978. There were also two older daughters. The daughters didn't have any children. So in my family my father was the last of the Humphreys as I have only sisters also. Walter and Nora were divorced when my father Gene was young and they lost contact. I would so appreciate any information, just to know where we came from ect....

Re: Humphreys - Tennessee early 1800's

HumphreysOKTX — 2009-05-24 21:19:22Z

This is all I have to go on.

Walter McClen Humphreys married Nora Elizabeth Jones(before 1909), don't know where.
He was born in March 20, 1881 Tennessee
She was born May 15, 1888 in Benton Co. Arkansas
They had three children:
Velma Clorene Humphreys born Jan. 21, 1909(Indian Territory)
Violet K. Humphreys born Aug. 25, 1912(Indian Territory)
Eugene(Gene) Chesley Humphreys born Dec.31,1916 Tulsa Ok.

Some time after(1918) they all moved to Houston,Texas. Walter and Nora divorced a few years later. I did find a draft registration from 1918 showing they were still married and living in Oklahoma and also a 1930 census showing Walter as single, living in Houston Texas.I don't know anything else about Walter. I have alot of information on Nora.In another 1930 Houston, Texas census, she had married a Olin W. Climax, shows my dad Gene as 13 years old.I know about Nora's parents and siblings ect... My grandmother(Nora),Aunts,Velma,Violet and Father Gene all died in Houston Texas.I do have all of their death dates.

Re: Humphreys - Tennessee early 1800's

HumphreysOKTX — 2009-05-25 18:11:01Z

I am sorry but, how do you know someone else responded? I don't know where to look. Can you help me please?
Debra

HUMPHREYS Robert 1860-1942

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-18 18:45:38Z

HUMPHREYS Robert 1860-1942

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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HUMPHREYS Martha Belle 1862-1957

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-13 18:19:19Z

HUMPHREYS Martha Belle 1862-1957

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HUMPHREYS John Wesley 1901-1969

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-25 13:32:50Z

HUMPHREYS John Wesley 1901-1969

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HUMPHREYS Robert Jr 1896-1952

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-25 13:32:34Z

HUMPHREYS Robert Jr 1896-1952

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HUMPHREYS Myrtle INMAN and James Francis

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-07 13:04:13Z

HUMPHREYS Myrtle INMAN and James Francis

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MORRIS Frances HUMPHREYS 1887-1974

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-05 21:20:24Z

MORRIS Frances HUMPHREYS 1887-1974

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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HUMPHREYS Myrtle INMAN and James Francis

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-26 02:05:29Z

HUMPHREYS Myrtle INMAN and James Francis

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,261 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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Re: Humphrey Nc > Al > c 1809

goldenfawn129 — 2009-05-07 18:25:14Z

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George Humphreys/Humphries

KeithMcDowell87 — 2009-02-14 19:31:27Z

I am seeking information on George Humphries. He was born about 1802 in Spotsylvania,Virginia and died in March of 1869 in Scott County,Kentucky. George married Malinda Crawford in 1828 in Bourbon County Kentucky. The couple had the following children all born in Kentucky,Creath Ann born 1827, John R born 1832,Martha Ann born 1834, Sarah born 1836, James Candy born 1839,Rebecca born 1841,Mary born 1843, Elvessa born 1845,Adeline born 1848, Ellen born 1850. If you have any information or if you are a descendant of this family please contact me

Re: Humphreys in Staffordshire

Patriciasmith6757 — 2009-05-20 12:01:11Z

Elizabeth Tennant who married Gilbert Pitcairn was my g-grand aunt. Elizabeth was born in Airdrie and Gilbert was bvorn in Old Monkland. Their daughter Marion Davidson Pitcairn was born about 1851 in Bo'ness, West Lothian Scotland. Perhaps you can help me with further information on their family. thanks Patricia Smith in Australia - patriciaysmith@bigpond.com

Murder of Alvin Humphreys

maryachtrh — 2009-03-30 19:52:59Z

Appears in the Terrell Times-Star, Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, 26 May 1893 ...

The Payne's Store Tragedy

Alvin Humphreys Knocked in the Head With an Axe - His Wife Suspected

Alvin Humphreys, a citizen of Payne's Store about fifteen miles north of this city, was killed at his home last Friday night in a most blood curdling fashion. His head was battered into a jelly with an ax, and James Williams, a farmhand is under arrest charged with perpetrating the awful crime.

It was developed at the coroner's inquest that two years ago Humphreys married a Mrs. Paston, but a separation followed soon after their marriage. Humphreys went west and his wife continued to live on the farm. James Williams, the man charged with the crime, worked upon the farm during the interval of their separation. About a week before the tragedy, Humphreys returned from the west and joined his wife. They were living together at the time of the killing.

Last Friday night Mrs. Humphreys went to the home of her brother, about one mile and a quarter distant, and aroused him. She related the following story to him: About 11 o'clock she heard a knock at the door while she and her husband were in bed. She asked who was there. "It is me," was the reply, "and I want my coat and vest," in a voice she recognized as James Williams. She then went to the door and opened it, and allowed him to enter. She then started to light a lamp and her husband was in the act of getting out of bed, when Williams struck him on the head with an axe. She immediately left for her brother's place and gave the alarm. It is said that this version of the affair is at variance with the one she gave to the coroner. To him she stated that there were two men instead of one.

The Accused Attempts Suicide

Williams was arrested Sunday at the home of his brother. Upon his arrest he asked to be taken to Mrs. Humphreys'. The request was granted. When before Mrs. Humphreys, she said, "Jim, you killed him, you know you did. Why in the name of God did you do it?" Williams shook his head and walked away. Shortly afterward he borrowed a pocket knife from a bystander and raising his manacled hand Williams plunged the knife into his own throat, and when the knife was taken away from him by the officers he tried to enlarge the would with his fingers. He was securely bound and taken to Greenville and jailed. Williams proclaims his innocence of the crime. He states that he can prove an alibi and that the Paston boys are the guilty parties. He says he attempted suicide because he abhorred the idea of being locked up. It is believed that the killing of Humphreys is the result of a conspiracy and Mrs. Humphreys is suspected of being an accomplice. She is under arrest, also her two brothers, Jess and Bob Paston.

The murder has created a deep feeling of indignation among the citizens of Hunt County, as it made the third tragedy which as occurred in the county during the short period of one week. Williams had a preliminary hearing at Greenville Tuesday and was remanded to jail without bail.

Baptism or parentage of ELLIS HUMPHREYS born 1766/8.

june18512 — 2009-02-15 08:00:49Z

Does anyone have any information regarding the baptism or parentage of ELLIS HUMPHREYS born 1766/8.
He married Dorothy Williams at Llanrhaiadr y Mochnant in 1794 and the family lived at Bwlchsych, Hirnant. He died 1851. Surviving children were Jane (1796), Elizabeth (1798), David (1803/4), Ellis (1805), Elinor (1810), Humphrey (1815).
The 1841 census indicates he was born "in the county" (Montgomeryshire) but the registration could well be over the border in Denbighshire or even Merionethshire or Shropshire.

HUMPHREYS Frances J PEARCY 1861 1944

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-03-22 23:13:12Z

HUMPHREYS Frances J PEARCY 1861 1944

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