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Re: SPURGEON/BROWN - YALOBUSHA, LAFAYETTE COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI

denisehopkins67 — 2012-05-19 22:23:47Z

Thanks so much for the response. Your grandfather was my grandmother's brother. I remember her talking about your grandfather, and how he could talk our great grandmother Betty into anything, especially giving him money! lol. My grandmother had a picture of George, and I remember seeing it as a child, but have no idea what happened to her pictures. Leonard, the youngest, had pictures of Betty and George that he passed onto Virginia, his daughter. She has since passed, and I've been looking for her children because I know they have the pics...no success yet. I know 2 of them live in Mississippi.
So your grandfather James is buried in Webster County, or George?
I remember my grandmother Vada telling me that George farmed, and she and her siblings would slip in the barn and smoke cigarettes they had rolled. :-) My grandmother was a pistol, needless to say. I was fortunate enough to meet/know Uncle Homer, Uncle Leonard and Aunt Senia. I have pictures of Aunt Senia in my family tree. I'll be glad to send you an invitation to view, but it's a public tree so you can pull it up....Simms Family Tree. I was able to trace it back pretty far, except for the Spurgeon side. Aunt Senia's middle name was Adaline; obviously named after her grandmother.
If you will go to the library in Coffeeville, there is a bicentennial book there that has pictures of our great, great grandmother Edy Senia Brown and David Calloway Brown. Also, a picture of Betty's sister Mattie Mae Brown. If you happen to go by and see, please make copies and send me one! I would be so grateful. I just recently wrote a letter to the library, asking them if they had a scanner, and could they scan and email the pictures....doubt they do. Unfortunately, the book is out of print so there are no copies.
I also had a suspicion that Adaline's maiden name was Spurgeon. Makes me wonder....
My grandmother Vada lived in Water Valley, until about 1940. She left when my grandfather died. She moved to Missouri with my mother and aunt.
I know very little about James' family. Any stories, history, etc would be greatly appreciated. I could put the story in the family tree under his profile.
I live about an hour from Memphis, and was planning a trip to Water Valley this summer. I love going down there. It's been several years since I've been. Last time I went I found the Brown cemetary and where David Brown, our great great grandfather and his family are buried...somewhere around Bruce, I think.
So glad to connect with you!

Your cousin,
Denise Hopkins
Ripley, Tn

Re: Looking for Family Information

wlapeer — 2012-05-19 14:17:59Z

Just got your reply today. Thank you so much.. I have family from this city but having a hard time researching. Especially the Lapeer's. As far as I can tell they migrated from Europe to Ireland then departed to Canada. I was surprised Ireland because I thought France but my dna test showed I was part of the MacMhadoc Clan. I am stump at Anna Marie Tenant. Hopefully this will move me on. Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it..

Re: Looking for Family Information

shadovski — 2012-05-19 10:25:43Z

Hi Bill, I hope you have not given up hope. I live in the village of Little Ellingham, Norfolk, England, and as luck would have, i have been researching the history of village. I came across this newspaper article that mentions the death of anna maria tenannt, who married John Spurgeon Sr in the parish church, right here in little ellingham. Ive put a link to the article below, and it is the first column on the left hand side. It even has a picture of her as well as information about her children.

http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/ccc1914%20(E)/i...

Re: SPURGEON/BROWN - YALOBUSHA, LAFAYETTE COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI

knightfam00 — 2012-05-18 03:27:50Z

My Grandfather was George's son James David. He died and is buried in Webster County Mississippi. I believe that George's mother was Adaline. She and George were living with a Bagwell family according to the 1870 census in Calhoun county Mississippi. Spurgeon may have been Adaline's maiden name.
I grew up and recently returned to Lafayette county Mississippi. Appears that George farmed in Yalabusha and Lafayette counties in Mississippi. Please contact me and advise any information you have re family.

Re: Lemuel G. Spurgeon

RonaldGranath — 2012-05-02 20:47:19Z

Hi,
My wife's greatgrand father was Harlan Ellsworth Spurgeon.
I have been looking for records of Lemuel George Spurgeon in Kentucky and any documents of his parents.
If you have pictures of Lemuel it would be great. We have Pictures of Harlan Ellsworth and family.
Can you send the court records on the original Spurgin brothers?

Thanks,
Ron Granath

Re: Elias Tilford Spurgeon

hoernerwendy — 2012-04-06 22:15:35Z

hi,glad to hear back from you. you mentioned a spurgeon family bible. is there any mention about cherokee blood in the lineage? i have family diaries that said my grandmother nancy ann spurgeon's (elias's daughter) great great grandmother was full bloodied cherokee. Do you know if theres any truth to that. thanks for any information. wendy carter/hoerner hoernerwendy@yahoo.com

Re: Elias Tilford Spurgeon

Reptile_Mom — 2012-04-06 19:23:50Z

I am a descendant of James P. Spurgeon, his brother. James is my great-great-great grandfather. Nice to make your acquaintance. Cheri.

CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON

janicejohnson362 — 2012-03-24 05:02:29Z

A Charles Oliver Spurgeon, son of Charles Spugeon & Sarah Ann Jacob, a grandson of Charles Haddon Spurgeon - the preacher - is buried in St. Paul's churchyard, Cobbitty, NSW, Australia. He had a son, Charles Haddon Spurgeon Jnr. who married June Francis Driscoll in 1945.
Charles Oliver Spurgeon was born in England c.1893 and arrived in Australia before 1925

Mabel Farrie Sprugeon

csdineley — 2012-03-03 01:32:19Z

My g grandmother was Mabel Farrie Spurgeon 1892-1961). I've also seen her name as Farrie Mabel. She was married to a Charles Shisler. I've haven't been able to find any info on her. If any one can help I would appreciate it.
Thanks Cindy

Elias Tilford Spurgeon

hoernerwendy — 2012-01-30 21:22:17Z

Elias Tilford Spurgeon was my great-grandfather. His daughterNancy Ann Spurgeon/Carter was my Grandmother.She homesteaded in central Montana. I'm new to the internet world and am so excited to be able to learn some family history.Would love to hear from anyone thats a long lost relative.

Re: Donald Howard Spurgeon

spurgeonrk — 2011-11-06 19:54:47Z

what an odd coincidence. my father also is donald howard spurgeon, but not the same person you are asking about. he lived his entire life in ohio.
roberta spurgeon

Re: Looking for Relatives of Charles H. Spurgeon, Jr.

aujubri69 — 2011-09-21 03:55:10Z

I'm a relative. He's my great great great uncle I believe. When I say believe, I'm not saying I'm not certain he's related to me. I say it because I do not no for certainty how many greats. But from what I do know he is my great great great uncle he was indeed in fact a famous preacher. I'm not going to disclose any information about my self at this particular moment for obvious reasons but if you do howsoever need to reach me. You may reach me at my email "aujubri69@gmail.com". All lower case. "Thank you for your time".

BONNIE Spurgeon Snyder - Licking County, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-08-05 13:32:56Z

KIRKERSVILLE: A graveside funeral service, celebrating the life of Bonnie Snyder, 58, of Kirkersville, Ohio will be held Monday, August 8, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kirkersville Cemetery.

Bonnie died early Thursday, August 4, 2011 at her home following an extended illness.

She was born in Newark, Ohio on December 29, 1952, the daughter of Betty Spurgeon of Hebron, Ohio and the late Robert Donald Spurgeon.

She was a graduate of Newark H.S., class of 1970, and was employed by the Boeing Corporation of Heath.
She loved crafts, enjoyed making ceramics and string lights and was interested in Indian artifacts and lore.

She is survived by her husband, Doug Snyder, of Kirkersville; her sister, Darlene Spurgeon, and her brother, Chuck Spurgeon, both of Newark; her father-in-law, Richard Snyder of Pataskala, Ohio; and her sister-in-law, Vanessa (Bruce) Werner of Hebron, Ohio.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Zigan.

At Bonnie's request, there will be no visitation.

A memorial page and guest register to Bonnie are available at www.hoskinsonfuneral.com

Re: 1870 John Spurgeon-Collin Co, TX & John Spurgeon-Sullivan Co, TN

Donnacoxbriggs — 2011-08-05 11:45:34Z

Sure! I'd love to have more information on the Spurgeons. I finally figured out which family was which, but it took a while.

My notes say that John and Julia had children:
Jonathan B 1849 - 1941
Eleana b abt 1852
Isaac b abt 1848
Emily A. b abt 1854
James B b abt 1856
Jane b abt 1859

More info on these or any other branches of the Spurgeons would be great. Thanks!!

Re: 1870 John Spurgeon-Collin Co, TX & John Spurgeon-Sullivan Co, TN

gmuddie — 2011-08-05 06:26:11Z

Are you still looking for information? John Spurgeon and Julia Ann Arrants are my great great grandparents and I have some information on their family.

Re: Hallie Spurgeon

rockysox — 2011-07-01 12:06:26Z

Thanks for responding. I'll put you on the list.

Re: Hallie Spurgeon

DMichaelSpurgeon — 2011-07-01 05:06:44Z

If you find no one that wants them, I'll take them. We're cousins three generations back.

mike@spurgeon.net

Re: Hallie Spurgeon

DMichaelSpurgeon — 2011-07-01 04:31:55Z

This is one where Google is your friend.

go to google

type in:

hallie spurgeon frank peters

The first couple hits are relevant...

Hallie Spurgeon

rockysox — 2011-07-01 04:00:50Z

Hallie Spurgeon was born about 1886 in Missouri. She was a school teacher in Oklahoma in the early 1900's. She married Frank Peters, who was also a school teacher. She died in 1970. I am in possession of several items that would be of interest to her family -- postcards, school souvenirs with her photo from 1905 & 1907. These items were found among the belongings of a friends mother who passed away years ago. No one seems to know anything about Hallie & we have been unable to connect her with this family. If anyone is interested please, contact me.

Re: Donald Howard Spurgeon

Jestercatwoman2 — 2011-06-21 00:37:47Z

Mom's maiden name is Margaret Liean Spurgeon. She married Winfred Wayne Merritt oldest son of Ernest Steve(Steven)Merritt son of Benjamin Madison Merritt son of John Merritt

Re: Donald Howard Spurgeon

Jestercatwoman2 — 2011-06-21 00:28:58Z

I am a niece of John Burk Spurgeon. Thought I didn't know Donald Howard Surgeon, his younger brother lived with us awhile during his High School Years. I know you are looking for his family and I can't help you there. I do have a picture of John and Minnie(Donald's mother) and one of the thing they hand out at a funeral when Minnie died.

Re: Looking for Relatives of Charles H. Spurgeon, Jr.

russells1800 — 2011-02-23 04:22:35Z

My old aunt was in service in the 50's and 60's to J.A. Spurgeon in Reading, UK - he was a relative to Charles Hadden Spurgeon. I think he was a nephew? Actually gave me my first bible - i still have it signed by him. They had two sons - one died young, the other Archer Spurgeon ( I think maybe Archibold...) lived in Coventry, UK...I'm sure has passed on now. I used to play with their children in the Spurgeons grand old house, Oaklands, Reading when I was young. I still have photos!

Marjorie Sue Mozley Spurgeon

monaherrin — 2010-12-17 22:58:41Z

Arab Tribune, Arab Alabama

Marjorie Sue Spurgeon

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 10:29 AM CST

Marjorie Sue Spurgeon, 78, of Oneonta died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Trinity Medical Center.

Mrs. Spurgeon was born in Mississippi to Lowell and Tina Courtney Mozley. She was married to Henry Spurgeon, who preceded her in death.

She was a member of the Arab Church of Christ and a homemaker.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Glenn and Mary Spurgeon of Alabaster, and Henry Jr. and Barbara Spurgeon and Samuel Spurgeon of Arab; daughters and sons-in-law: Mona and Fred Herrin of Prattville, Janet and Greg Valentine of California and AMY Wideman of Pelham; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters: Agnes Watkins of Gadsden and Brenda Burton of Childersburg; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son: James Spurgeon.

The funeral was at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at Valley Chapel of Oneonta with Danny Skillman officiating. Burial was in Nixon Chapel Cemetery, with Valley Chapel directing.

Pallbearers were Scott Whittington, Roy Peebles, Timothy Painter, Jamie Baldwin, Lloyd Frederick, Scott Herrin and Robert Schrull

Re: Spurgeon

jamw12 — 2010-08-23 21:59:37Z

He was born in MO. If you are researching this family or descend from this family, I would like for us to share information and communicate one on one. My e-mail is wmaj58@gmail.com

I am researching this Spurgeon family, for I believe their mother was my great-great-grandmothers' sister. I just sent for a DC for whom I think may be another sister to Leonard's mother.

Re: Spurgeon

judyartley53 — 2010-08-23 20:04:27Z

Hi,
When and where was he born?

Looking for Relatives of Charles H. Spurgeon, Jr.

missms — 2010-08-21 18:50:05Z

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/aug/20/thunder-of-old-wars...
Sam Venable - columnist
-- The News Sentinel has been contacted by Mark Pallett of Great Britain, who found a GI dog tag while metal-detecting near an old airbase in Willingale, Essex.
It lists Charles Spurgeon, 4635 Newcom Ave., Knoxville, and next-of-kin as Evelyn Spurgeon.
Cynthia Tucker of the Department of War and Society at the University of Tennessee was able to track the service number on the dog tag to one Charles H. Spurgeon Jr., born approximately 1919 in K'town and married to Evelyn Hamby of Bearden. But she wasn't able to find anything else in follow-up.
Can anybody out there provide some clues?

Frank Spurgeon

Moonfleurm — 2010-08-10 19:12:35Z

My ex husband was adopted. The name of the father on the birth cerificate is Frankie Terrance Spurgeon. My ex husband was born in Indiana. I am doing a family tree for my son. Do you know if Frank's middle name is Terrence? Do not worry I am not wanting anything from anybody. I just would not mind knowing ancestor names or dates.

Frank Spurgeon

mdurazo_1 — 2010-08-10 19:12:08Z

Frank is 52 and we are from San Diego Ca. our Dad is from
Idianapolis

Frank Spurgeon

Moonfleurm — 2010-08-10 19:11:20Z

How old is Frank Spurgeon now? I am researching my son's geneology and am looking for a Frank Spurgeon around the Indiana/Kentucky area?

Spurgeon

jamw12 — 2010-08-09 15:17:21Z

Seeking information on Leonard A Spurgeon and his family. I have information to share. I have some information on Leonard's father & mother and siblings. To my knowledge, Leonard was the oldest child of John & Lucinda Spurgeon.

spurgeon family

rbspur3 — 2010-08-03 15:44:43Z

Sorry, all of my family came from Washington state by way of Kanasa and Ohio.
Richard Spurgeon

sidney spurgeon califorina

petercarson40 — 2010-08-02 20:18:06Z

hi, I just recently found out that my great great grandfather cecil spurgeon moved to california in 1907 to live with his brother sidney f spurgeon. I know that cecil remarried and i think had two step children.
I am really looking for relations of Sidney Spurgeon his brother, who i know had a son called Sidney spurgeon and died in 1977 in california?...
so if any could help i would love to here from you.
also my name is helen and using my father's account.

SPURGEON J H 1858 1941

t42Woodland_FreestoneCoTX — 2010-05-24 14:15:12Z

SPURGEON J H 1858 1941 he has kept the faith

DavidStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Woodland Cemetery, Kirvin, Freestone Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your personal records.

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SPURGEON William Vernon 1911 1977

t42Woodland_FreestoneCoTX — 2010-05-24 14:14:47Z

SPURGEON William Vernon 1911 1977 sgt US Army W W II

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SPURGEON Faye N

t42Woodland_FreestoneCoTX — 2010-05-24 12:53:34Z

SPURGEON Faye N

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Re: Spurgeons in Cocke Co., TN, Jackson Co., AL, and Wayne Co., MO

michaelspurgeon20 — 2010-05-22 23:11:24Z

hi william a spurgin moved to canada and remarried had 4 kids 2 were boys the move to ill and had families some came west through tenn the could they be related through samuel john william drury

Re: Spurgeons in Cocke Co., TN, Jackson Co., AL, and Wayne Co., MO

michaelspurgeon20 — 2010-05-22 23:10:48Z

hi william a spurgin moved to canada and remarried had 4 kids 2 were boys the move to ill and had families some came west through tenn the could they be related through samuel john william drury

-SPURGEON Ted Sparks 1924 1992

t42Woodland_FreestoneCoTX — 2010-05-22 16:27:02Z

SPURGEON Ted Sparks 1924 1992 Texas peace officer

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SPURGEON Tinette 1918 2003

t42Woodland_FreestoneCoTX — 2010-05-22 16:26:19Z

SPURGEON Tinette 1918 2003 Porter FH

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Spurgeons in Cocke Co., TN.

monaherrin — 2010-05-22 16:25:42Z

I am looking for anyone desc. from or researching the Spurgeons in Cocke Co., TN, who had desc. who moved to Jackson Co., Al and perhaps Wayne Co., MO. This is the info that I have at this time:

Descendants of Margaret Spurgeon

Generation No. 1

1. MARGARET1 SPURGEON

Notes for MARGARET SPURGEON:
Susan Spurgeon, of Nashville, Tenn., states that her father, William Jr., wrote down before his death that James Taylor Spurgeon's mother's first name was Margaret and that he had two brothers, John and Thomas, who "moved to Missouri and stayed".

In an effort to find the parents or husband of Margaret, I am putting this information here because Margaret is listed with a daughter named Miranda in the 1870 Census. I don't know if there is any connection to this family.

This is the Spurgeons in Sevier Co., TN found on USGENWEN for Sevier Co., TN:

423A 22 SPURGEN DRUEY 43 MISSOURIA pg421a.txt
423A 23 SPURGEN HANNAH 43 TENNESSEE pg421a.txt
423A 24 SPURGEN MARY 21 TENNESSEE pg421a.txt
423A 25 SPURGEN WILLIAM 17 TENNESSEE pg421a.txt
423A 26 SPURGEN JOHN 15 TENNESSEE pg421a.txt
423A 27 SPURGEN CAROLINE 12 TENNESSEE pg421a.txt
423A 28 SPURGEN EMILY 7 TENNESSEE pg421a.txt
423A 29 SPURGEN JAMES 5 TENNESSEE pg421a.txt
423A 30 SPURGEN GEORGE 3 TENNESSEE pg421a.txt
423B 1 SPURGEN JOHN 54 KENTUCKY pg421a.txt
423B 2 SPURGEN AVA 48 S. C.
pg421a.txt
423B 3 SPURGEN JOHN 21 TENNESSEE pg421a.txt
423B 4 SPURGEN MARGARET 19 TENNESSEE pg421a.txt
423B 5 SPURGEN MATILDA 17 TENNESSEE pg421a.txt
423B 6 SPURGEN MARINDA 14 TENNESSEE pg421a.txt
423B 7 SPURGEN HARRIETT 12 TENNESSEE pg421a.txt
423B 8 SPURGEN MARTHA 6 TENNESSEE

Actual census info:

CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: TN COUNTY: Sevier DIVISION: 12th Eastern Subdivision REEL NO: 432-895 PAGE NO: 423A
REFERENCE: Enumerated on the 23th day of Sept, 1850 by Lemuel Duggan

22 519 519 SPURGEN DRUEY, 43 M, FAMRER, MISSOURIA REMARKS: Birth Place as spelled on census
23 519 519 SPURGEN HANNAH, 43 F, TN
24 519 519 SPURGEN MARY, 21 F, TN
25 519 519 SPURGEN WILLIAM, 17 M, TN
26 519 519 SPURGEN JOHN, 15 M, TN
27 519 519 SPURGEN CAROLINE, 12 F, TN
28 519 519 SPURGEN EMILY, 7 F, TN
29 519 519 SPURGEN JAMES, 5 M, TN
30 519 519 SPURGEN GEORGE, 3 M, TN

CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: TN COUNTY: Sevier DIVISION: 12th Eastern Subdivision REEL NO: 432-895 PAGE NO: 423B
REFERENCE: Enumerated on the 20th day of Sept, 1850 by Lemuel Duggan

1 522 522 SPURGEN JOHN, 54 M, HAMMERMAN, KY
2 522 522 SPURGEN AVA, 48 F, S. C.
3 522 522 SPURGEN JOHN, 21 M, TN
4 522 522 SPURGEN MARGARET, 19 F, TN
5 522 522 SPURGEN MATILDA, 17 F, TN
6 522 522 SPURGEN MARINDA, 14 F, TN
7 522 522 SPURGEN HARRIETT, 12 F, TN
8 522 522 SPURGEN MARTHA, 6 F, TN

Children of MARGARET SPURGEON are:
i. JAMES TAYLOR2 SPURGEON, b. March 04, 1855, Va. or Tenn.; d. June 29, 1905, Lawrence Co., Al.; m. MARY LEE ODELL, July 25, 1872, ? Prob. Cocke Co., Tenn.; b. April 11, 1857, Cocke Co., Tennessee; d. February 01, 1942, Sheffield, Colbert Co., Al..

Notes for JAMES TAYLOR SPURGEON:
I spoke to Elizabeth Spurgeon Walden, dau. of James Taylor Spurgeon, Jr., today-Dec. 12, 1999. Elizabeth gave me the info on Mary Odell's family. This was found a piece of paper found in Uncle Jim's Bible. Elizabeth also said that she had always heard that James Taylor Spurgeon, Sr. was born in Va. Susan Spurgeon, another cousin, has told her that she believes that he was born in Tenn.
James Taylor Spurgeon died in Limrock, Jackson Co., AL after emergency Gallbladder Surgery.

Email dated 2/29/00 from Susan Spurgeon: Found Notebook of her father and it said that JTS came to Woodville, Al. and was a Section Foreman for Southern R.R.

The following information comes from USGENWEB. search engine for the state of Alabama.
Names from cemetery in Jackson Co., Al.:

PETERS COVE CEMETERY, JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
THIS CEMETERY IS LOCATED ON ONE OF THE BACK ROADS IN WOODVILLE. TURN RIGHT OFF THE OLD HWY 35 COMING FROM SCOTTSBORO ON CO. RD. 30, BEAR AROUND TO THE LEFT AND THE CEMETERY IS ON THE RIGHT ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD.

JAMES T. SPURGEON 6-1855 6-1905
MARY ODELL SPURGEON 4-1858 2-1942

GOOSEPOND CEMETERY, JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
THIS CEMETERY IS LOCATED IN SCOTTSBORO, BEHIND THE GOOSEPOND PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH.

CAROLYN MARIE SPURGEON 11-26-1937 11-30-1937

MARVIN EUGENE SPURGEON 10-30-1934 10-30-1934

HELEN JOYCE SPURGEON 2-5-1941 5-12-1941

RUBY M. SPURGEON 11-12-1915 N/A
WILLIAM C. SPURGEON 7-6-1910 1-28-1981

CEDAR HILL CEMETERY, JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, PART 4
MANY OF THESE FIRST ONES WERE MOVED FROM GOOSEPOND ISLAND A FEW YEARS AGO. A MAN THAT WORKS AT THE CEMETERY TOLD ME THE ONES WITH NUMBERS ON THE GROUND WERE ALSO GRAVES MOVED THERE FROM GOOSEPONDS ISLAND, BUT THEY DID NOT HAVE HEADSTONES BEFORE THEY WERE MOVED AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHO THEY ARE. THESE GRAVES CONNECT TO NEWER ONES THAT ARE BURIED IN CEDAR HILL.

M. JEANETTE SPURGEON HALL 8-31-1913 5-24-1977
PERRY HUGH HALL 5-3-1912 7-31-1983

HALL CEMETERY, JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
THE SIGN SAYS BLUE SPRINGS COVE, HALL CEMETERY. THIS CEMETERY IS LOCATED ON CO. RD 530 IN THE LARKINSVILLE COMMUNITY.

HELEN SPURGEON HALL 1-29-1920 3-24-1938

FLAT ROCK CEMETERY, JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
THIS CEMETERY IS LOCATED ON CO. RD. 71 IN FLAT ROCK BESIDE THE ROAD. IT IS A VERY WELL-KEPT CEMETERY.

CLEMENT C. SPURGEON NO DATES
CO A 6 MO. CAV. C.S.A.

JULIA SPURGIN FOWLER 3-26-1877 10-26-1968

Information from Lauderdale Co., Al.
1990 Obits Abstracted From Florence Times Daily Newspaper - Florence, Lauderdale Co., Al.

SPURGEON, Mary F., 10/12/90, 10/11/90, Lawrenceburg, TN, Kidd

Greenview Cemetery - Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL

SPURGEON Elizabeth S. 19MH1923 22FE1996 301 4-60A-3
SPURGEON Joe Frank 23SE1913 8NO1987 301 4-60A-2

Casualties of WW II - Alabama

SPURGEON, MARION L., PVT, ARMY, JEFFERSON Co., Ala., KIA

I am not sure just how any of these Spurgeons are related, or if they are.

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1870 Census Cocke Co., TN, Dist. 8, Newport P.O., Page 441A, HH# 50:

William Vincent, 96, Farmer, Value of Real Estate, 10,000, Value of Personal Estate, 1000, Delaware
Margaret Spurgeon, 30, Housekeeper, TN
James, 15, Laborer on Farm, TN
John, 12, Laborer on Farm, TN
Thomas, 7, TN
Miranda, 1, TN

Mr. Vincent's age on the census is clearly 90something that looks like a 6 but is unlike the other 6s on the page-but it is clear that the census states that he is 90something! The census states that he is deaf.

This does appear to be James Taylor Spurgeon. It is known that he had two brothers, John and Thomas. No one has heard of a sister named Miranda, tho. Margaret's marital status is not given. According to the census, Margaret could not write, James and John could not read nor write.
Maranda, 1, TN. There is no relationship noted between Mr. Vincent and Margaret.

1880 Census of Jackson Co., AL, Township 4, Page 179B:

James Spergin, 26, works railroad, TN/TN/TN
Mary, 22, TN/TN/TN
Mily, 6, TN
William, 2, AL

1900 Census Jackson Co., AL, Woodville Precinct, Roll 20, Book 1, Pg. 183:

Spurgeon, James T., born Mar 1852, 48, Tenn/Tenn/Tenn, RR Foreman
Mary, Apr. 1856, 44, Tenn/Tenn/Tenn, married 27 years, 10 children/7 living
Thomas B., June 1880, 22, Ala, RR laborer
Wann, June 1886, 14, farm laborer
Bertha L., Aug. 1888, 11
Hadden C., 8, Apr. 1892, 8
James, Mar. 1897, 3
Margaret K., Jan. 1899, 1

1910 Census Jackson Co., AL, Limrock Precinct 22, ED 48, pg. 3b
Wann Spurgeon, 23, Al/VA/TN
Ethel, 17, Al/AL/AL
James, 14, brother, Al/VA/TN

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1900 Census Wayne Co., MO, Cedar Creek Township, ED# 151, Page 40B, HH# 113:

Thomas Spergeon, Nov 1865, 35, Married 6 years, TN/TN/TN
Mary J., May 1873, 22, 2 Children/2 Living, MO/MO/MO
Margaret, daughter, Apr 1895, 5, MO/MO/MO
Lucy, Daughter, Apr 1898, 2, Mo/MO/MO
Margaret, Mother, Sept 1834, 65, Wd, ! Child/1Living, TN/TN/TN

Is this Thomas, the brother of James Taylor Spurgeon, and Margaret, his mother??? Or just a coincident???
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William D. Page of Huntsville, Al sent me death certificates, obits, and other records that he has collected. This has given me a good bit of information to add to the Spurgeons. The death certificates of Uncle Tom and Uncle Will both state that James T. was born in TN and Uncle Will's states that James T. was born in New Prt, TN as was his wife, Mary Lee Odell. Mary's death certificate states that her parents were William O'dell and Eliza Webb, both born in New Port, TN. Burial was Feb 3, 1942 at Peters Cove, AL. A. W. Spurgeon, son, was the informant.

More About JAMES TAYLOR SPURGEON:
Burial: Peters Cove Cemetery, Jackson Co., Al.

Notes for MARY LEE ODELL:
In the 1860 C. of Cocke Co., Tenn., Mary is listed as "Nancy", age 3. In the 1870 C., she is listed as Mary, age 12 ?-it is so hard to read that it could be any two digit number-, Eliza is listed as age 15, and Susan as 10.

Documents were sent to me by William D. Page of Huntsville, AL.

Death Certificate gives date of birth as April 11, 1856 in New Port, Cocke Co., TN. The death certificate information is given by A. W. Spurgeon, son of Mary Lee Odell and James Taylor Spurgeon. Her age at death is given as 85 years, 9 months, and 20 days. Parents given as William O'dell and Eliza Webb who were born born in New Port, Cocke Co., TN. Burial was Feb 3, 1942 at Peters Cove.

More About MARY LEE ODELL:
Burial: Peters Cove Cemetery, Jackson Co., Al.

ii. JOHN SPURGEON, b. Abt. 1858.

Notes for JOHN SPURGEON:
Cocke Co., TN marriages:

FINE, SARAH SPURGEON, JOHN 363 12 MAR 1883 S P MCMAHAN

Same John Spurgeon???

iii. THOMAS SPURGEON, b. Abt. 1863.
iv. MIRANDA SPURGEON, b. Abt. 1869.

I don't know who Margaret's husband was. Is this Thomas Spurgeon in Wayne Co., MO the same one who was in Cocke Co., TN in the 1870 Census? Is this the same Margaret?

I would appreciate any help with this. I am willing to share anything that I have.

Thank you

Mona Herrin

SPURGEON Edwin Louis 1917 1991

t42Woodland_FreestoneCoTX — 2010-05-22 11:27:48Z

SPURGEON Edwin Louis 1917 1991

DavidStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Woodland Cemetery, Kirvin, Freestone Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your personal records.

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SPURGEON William H 1887 1969

t42Woodland_FreestoneCoTX — 2010-05-22 11:27:36Z

SPURGEON William H 1887 1969

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SPURGEON Oma Belle 1887 1963

t42Woodland_FreestoneCoTX — 2010-05-22 11:27:23Z

SPURGEON Oma Belle 1887 1963

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Re: Spurgeons in Cocke Co., TN, Jackson Co., AL, and Wayne Co., MO

APilley7353 — 2010-05-19 20:35:42Z

The only names I recognize are Clement Clay Spurgeon and his third wife Julie Fowler who married again after C.C. died. He was my great grandfather. He was born in Valley Head, Al. spent time in Ark. during the civil war and wound up in Higdon, Jackson, Al. His father was Jacob Spurgeon and his mother was Rachel Rainey. The census' say Jacob was born in Va. but we can't find any more about him. Spurgeon/Spurgin is such a rare name it seems strange that there would be two sets of Spurgeons in one county and them not be related.

Re: Spurgeons in Cocke Co., TN, Jackson Co., AL, and Wayne Co., MO

michaelspurgeon20 — 2010-05-19 19:13:34Z

hi this is about drury found in the 1880 census a listing for d m shirjin this is a transcirption error it is clear in the image d m spurgeon he is list in the houshold of mcmahan who was married to his daughter i am having problems with his birth place he says mo others say nc if you have more ifo please contact thank you

Re: Spurgeons in Cocke Co., TN, Jackson Co., AL, and Wayne Co., MO

rbspur3 — 2010-04-22 01:59:45Z

sorry, all of my family came from Ohio.

Re: Spurgeons in Cocke Co., TN, Jackson Co., AL, and Wayne Co., MO

APilley7353 — 2010-04-21 15:00:26Z

Clement Clay Spurgeon was the son of Jacob and Rachel Rainey Spurgeon. He was born 25 Jan 1841 in Valley Head, Al. and died 12 Oct 1922 in Higdon, Jackson, Al.

Re: Oklahoma Spurgeons

gvswearingen — 2010-04-04 00:34:43Z

Hi Mcasse!

Parents of Susan Spurgeon:

ELEAZOR "ALEXANDER" SPURGEON (b. Apr 1840, Salt Creek Twp, Jackson Co, IN; d. Aft. 1910, Baldhill, Okmulgee Co, OK) and MARY ANGELINE WHITE (b. 1842, Salt Creek Twp, Jackson Co, IN; d. 20 Sep 1895, Ottawa Co, KS) and married 15 Aug 1863 in Jackson Co, IN.

Note: Eleazor's aka appears to have been "Alexander". Mary's folks came from NC as did Eleazor's grandparents. Eleazor is in OK by 1900, a few years following wife's death. They are apparently in Dist. 75, Valley, Grant Co, OK in 1900. Take care to note that there are a couple Eleazors and Susans in the Spurgeon family.

ELEAZOR's parents:

SAMUEL SPURGEON (b. 1820, Salt Creek, Jackson Co, IN; d. 21 Jul 1898, Freetown (P.O.), Jackson Co, IN) and ELLEN (b. abt 1820; d. before 12 Sep 1844, Jackson Co, IN) and married 1839.

Note: Samuel was married to Elizabeth Lacy (m. 12 Sep 1844) with whom he had six children. He was married to Susan C. ? (m. 20 Jun 1877; b. 1846; d. ?) with who he had one child named Emzetta in 1879. Our Eleazor was from the first marriage with Ellen.

Samuel's parents:

JOSEPH SPURGEON (b. 10 Jan 1790, Rowan Co, NC; d. abt 1850, Salt Creek Twp, Jackson Co, IN) was married to PHEBE BRAZELTON (b. 01 Jun 1791, Rowan Co, NC; d. 07 Feb 1882, Fabius, Davis Co, IA).

Notes: They had nine children including an Eleazer Spurgeon who married a Sarah Lacy, so you see there is some room for confusion. Samuel's brother Joseph B. Spurgeon married Elizabeth Ann White. She is Mary Angeline White's sister.

Joseph's parents:

SAMUEL SPURGIN (b. Abt. 1738, Frederick Co, MD; d. Bet. Jan 1789 - 1829, Washington Co, IN) and SARAH "SALLY" LEDFORD (b. Abt. Sep 1749, Rowan Co, NC; d. 13 Feb 1839, Salem, Washington Co, IN).

Notes: They apparently had nine children. Sarah married a Frederick Spoolman on 10 Dec 1795 after the death of Samuel apparently.

Samuel's parents:

WILLIAM B. SPURGIN (b. 07 May 1704, Mile End New Town, London, Essex, England and of Maryland; d. Bet. 1748 - 04 Apr 1750, Washington Co, IN) and MARY STYLES (b. Bef. 31 Aug 1703, Westminster, London, Essex, England; d. Aft. 1784; Washington Co, IN).

Notes: They had three-four children apparently.

William's parents:

JOHN SPURGIN (b. 1678, Essex Co, England) and MARY OSTLER (b. 1678, Essex Co, England).

One researcher noted the following:

William Spurgeon wed Mary and had three children, William, Samuel and John. Forty years later after living in Va., the three brothers, their wives and their widowed mother Mary moved south to Rowan Co., NC about 1759.

Antietam Bottom was the name of a 300 acre tract just upriver from the Antietam Creek where it enters the Potomac River. James and William Spurgin, the immigrants, owned parcels in this area. Here is a deed: Frederick Co. MD land Records, Vol F, p. 504-505. William Spirgon (later Col) farmer of Frederick Co. Md to Thomas Swearingen, gentleman of Frederick Co, 19 May 1758 in consideration of sixty pounds, Spirgon's Lott, being part of a tract called Antietam bottom, being on the Potomac, and beginning at the southwest corner of a tract of land called Shepherd's Purchase and containing fifty acres. Witnesses, Jos. Smith and Moses Chapline, Jenet Spirgon (Mary Jane Sellers) wife of said William released her right of dower; and Mary Spirgon, mother of said William , having a lawful right to the said land, gave her consent as well. An alienation fine of two shillings was paid by Thomas Swearingen.

My Note: This particular Swearingen is my first cousin several times removed. What a coincidence that another part of my family are across the river. These two families were never related until they hit KS!

Also check out Abbot's Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Rowan Co, NC and the Muddy Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Sullivan Co, TN. The Spurgeons are aplenty there.

Snippets of the "Spurgeon Quarterly" is available online to gather additional information on the wider family.

Sincerely,
Robert

P.S. Send email to contact you directly.

Re: Oklahoma Spurgeons

mcasse1 — 2010-04-02 16:35:04Z

Robert, just looked at my tree......Alexander Casselman and Susan Spurgeon were my great grandparents....I don't have anything on the spurgeons from Susan backwards. Can you help me out going backwards ?

Re: Oklahoma Spurgeons

mcasse1 — 2010-04-02 15:53:53Z

Robert, Thank you much for the info. I am still new at this, so am doing a lot of fishing, and sometimes not in the right stream. I have a little info from Susan forward in my family tree that might be of use to you, and maybe not. It is an open tree, you can access it....Casselman family tree. I may have come in contact with your relatives in the late forties or early fifties. My grand parents ( Vernie Casselman & his wife Mildred Myers ) lived in Tahlequah Ok. during that time and I faintly remember my parents taking my sisters and I to visit and we went to the home of relatives frequently while there + plus I spent a summmer there. As with you, feel free to contact me any time.....thanks again......mike