From Family Findings, Vol. I, 1969
Copyright, Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society, 1969
Appears on this web site by permission

BIBLE RECORDS FROM FAMILY FINDINGS VOL. I, 1969

Bentley & Hazelwood Bible Records
Gates Family Bible Records
Hudson, Buchannan and Golden Bible Records
James Thompson Family Bible Records
Joseph Martin Bledsoe Family Birth Records
Lacy Book
Old, Brann, McWherter, Penty (Pentecost) Bible Records
William Stephen Kelso Family Records

 

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Old, Brann, McWherter, Penty (Pentecost) Bible Records

From Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 1, p. 5

OLD, BRANN, McWHERTER, PENTY (PENTECOST) BIBLE RECORDS

The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Translated from the Original Tongues, with the former translations diligently compared and revised with Canne's Marginal Notes and References. Published Philadelphia by John B. Perry, 1850.

Marriages
Edwin Allen Old and Mary Ann Old, 28 March 1843
William F. Brann and Cordelia J. Old, 6 Oct. 1868
Nick Brann and Molly Old, 11 Oct. 1877

Births
Edwin Allen Old, 27 Apr. 1819
Mary Ann Old, 23 Dec. 1825
Elizabeth Emaline Old, 24 Apr. 1844
Susan Henrietta Old, 21 Sep. 1846
Hester Ann Celmonia Old, 26 Dec. 1848
Cordelia Josaphine Old, 26 Dec. 1851
Winfield Scot Old, 4 Feb. 1854
Mary Brooks Old, 28 May 1857
Doke Alexander Steven McWherter, 7 Dec. 1861
Ellar Savanah McWherter, 11 Nov. 1864
   ?    William Brann, 24 Dec. 1870
Jenervell (?) Brann, 24 Dec. 1870
Our Baby has no name, 21 Mar. 1869
Lucy Alis McWherter, 21 May 1868
John McWherter, 27 June 1807
Bob Lee Penty, 29 Dec. 1870
Corah Penty, 18 Jan. 1878
William F. Brann, 19 June 1848
Mace (?) Brann, 18 Sep. 18__
Edwin N. Brann, 30 Oct. 1872
William C. McWherter, 16 Feb. 1868
Mary Magadalien McWherter, 13 Dec. 1869
Lurriar Bell McWherter, 2 Jan. 1877
James A. McWherter, 11 May 1873
Susan Alice McWherter, 19 Aug. 1875

Deaths
John McWherter, 19 Feb. 1873
Mary Ann McWherter, 7 Oct. 1905
Molie Old Brann, 7 Aug. 1926
Doak Alexander WcWherter, 15 Jan. 1931
Ella Mayo, 24 Mar. 1934, 69 yrs. old
Louisa Old, 5 Apr. 1847
James Old, 12 Sep. 1851
Thwin Allen Old, 23 Mar. 1858
Amasa (?) Webb, 5 Mar. 1858
Susan Webb, 21 Apr. 1899
Jenervell (?) Brann, 29 Oct. 1898
T. E. Brann, 18 Dec. 1887

(Contributed by Mrs. Claude Blacknall, 328 W. Grand, Jackson, Tenn. 38301, who is the owner of this Bible.)

 

The Lacy Book

Ancestrally Speakin', Family Findings, Vo. I, No. 2, July 1969

ANCESTRALLY SPEAKIN'

The following information was copied from a little brown back book; no name on the outside of the book. It is said to be a brown back speller. Part of the title page is gone, but the following information was on it: A GUIDE TO THE ENGLISH ________ IN TWO. On the next page at the bottom of the page was from Dean St. in Fetter Lane, Oct. 27, 1709. On the right hand side of the page was the name THOMAS DYCEE.

The book is now in the possession of Mr. & Mrs. Newton Maxwell, Rt. #3, Bolivar, Tenn., 38008. Mr. Maxwell found it in the old two story house (now no longer standing), in the upstairs part of the house. The house was known as the old Baldy House, located on the Bolivar-Middleton Hwy., about 8 miles S. of Bolivar, near where the Peavine leads off the main highway to Pocahontas. The last residents of the Baldy House were Mr. & Mrs. John T. Sykes, parents of Mrs. Maxwell.

On the front side of the fly leaf is the following: Joseph Rowlet Lacy Book; James H. Lacy, his book Nov. 26, 1814, Departune, Departmen; Haulcoat Lacy Spelling Book June 11, 1800

On the back of the fly leaf is the following information:

Joseph Lacy born 9 Mar. 1749
Mary Lockett born 29 May 1754
Mary Lockett and Joseph Lacy Married 20 Oct. 1776
Tabitah Lacy born 18 July 1777
Hillay Lacy born 23 May 1779
Magdalth Lacy born 16 July 1781
Henry Lacy born 22 July 1789
Rhoda Lacy born 2 Feb. 1789, died 2 Dec. 1832
Josiah Lacy born 26 May 1791
Joshya Lacy born 23 May 1793
Mary Walthall Lacy born 15 Dec. 1798, departed this life 13 Oct. 1824.

Further on in the book the following information:

Haulcoat Lacy born 3 Dec. 1786
Married 3 Oct. 1810 Rhoda Manley
Elizabeth Rice Lacy born 8 July 1811, departed this life 12 Nov. 1811
Rhoda Lacy departed this life 13 Mar. 1812
Haulcoat Lacy and Elizabeth Beasley were married 11 July 1812
James Henry Lacy born 6 May 1813
Emmeline Susan Lacy born 12 July 1816, died 13 Aug. 1817
Joseph Rowlett Lacy born 6 Aug. 1818
Elizabeth Lacy departed this life 15 Mar. 1822
Charlotte I. Lacy born 4 Dec (No visible date)
Lawson A. Lacy born 27 Mar. 1804
James H. Lacy born 6 May 1813
Rhoda Hancock born 8 Sept. 1813
James H. Lacy and Rhoda Hancock 16 Mar. 1837
Susan Elizabeth Lacy born 26 May 1838
William Henry Porter Lacy born 28 June 1840
Rosavell Lacy born 28 Mar. 1845

Submitted and copied 6 Feb. 1967 by Mrs. Fae J. (Robt. S.) Owens, of Route #4, Bolivar, Tenn. 38008.

 

James Thompson Family Bible Records

From Family Findings, Vol. 1, No. 2, p. 17

THE JAMES THOMPSON FAMILY BIBLE RECORDS, contributed by Miss Mary Holmes, 231 Jackson, St., Jackson, Tenn., 38301:

Births
James Thompson son of John Thompson and Susanna his wife was born April the 4th day AD 1795
Lydia Brisco Thompson daughter of Terrell Brooks and Susanna Brooks his wife was born March the 1st day AD 1798
1. John Terrel]. Thompson Son of James Thompson and Lydia his wife was born on Tuesday December the 14 day AD 1819
2. Mary Ann Thompson daughter of James Thompson and Lydia his wife was born on Monday March the 19th day AD 1821
3. Josiala Warren Thompson son of James Thompson and Lydia his wife was born on Saturday April the 5th day AD 1823
4. Timothy Terrell Thompson son of James Thompson and Lydia his wife was born on Monday March the 28th day AD 1825
5. Susanna Elizabeth Thompson daughter of James Thompson and Lydia his wife was born on Tuesday January the 15th day AD 1828
6. Lydia Brisco Thompson daughter of James Thompson and Lydia his wife was born on Sunday May the 23rd day AD 1830
7. James Thomas Thompson Son of James Thompson & Lydia his wife was born on Sunday the 27th day of January AD 1833

Elizabeth Thompson daughter of Thompson & Nancy McKissack was born Oct. 21st 1800.
8. Sarah Frances daughter of James & Elizabeth Thompson was born on Tuesday the 4th day of September AD 1838
9. William H. H. Thompson Son of s'd James & Elizabeth Thompson was born on Wednesday April the 22nd 1840
10. Eliza Jane daughter of s'd James & Elizabeth Thompson was born on Thursday February the 10th 1842

Deaths
Lydia Brisco Thompson wife of James Thompson departed this life on Tuesday September the 3d day AD 1833
Elizabeth Thompson wife of James Thompson departed this life July 3rd 1883
Eliza Jane Daughter of Jas. & Elizabeth Thompson died the 9th Septr. 1852
Timothy T. Thompson son of James and Lydia Thompson departed this life April 1st 188_ Easter Sunday
James Thompson Son John & Susanna Thompson departed this life Aug. 6th 1869

Marriages
James Thompson and Lydia Brisco Brooks was married December the 29th day AD 1818
The above James Thompson married his second wife Elizabeth Parker October the 13th 1836

 

Hudson, Buchannan and Golden Bible Records

From Family Findings, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 19-21

Contributed by the owner of the Bible, Mrs. James Bickerstaff, Miflin Road, Jackson, Tenn., 38301.

The front title page of the Bible was missing, but the title page of the New Testament was as follows: The New Testament of Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, Translated out of the Original Greek, and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised. C. F. Vent, New York & Cincinnati, F. A. Hutchinson & Co., St. Louis, Missouri. 1872

Marriages
W. B. Hudson to Susan Golden Aug. 18, 1842
Guy L. Hudson to Ruth House Oct. 27, 1912

Births
William Edward Hudson, Dec. 15, 1810
Susanna W. Hudson, Sept. 27, 1820
James C. J. Hudson, May 8, 1843
Richard Golden Hudson, Nov. 18, 1845
William Edward Hudson, Jr., Sept. 10, 1847
Rachel Victoria Hudson, Aug. 28, 1848
Lucy Jane Hudson, Sept. 14, 1849
David Hollis Hudson, Dec. 10, 1852
John Volner Hudson, May 12, 1855
Dela (Delia) A. C. Hudson, March 14, 1858
Joseph Everett Hudson, May 15, 1860
J. P. Buchannan, Oct. 11, 1847
W. B. Buchannan, Feb. 7, 1880
Florence Buchannan, Nov. 22, 1882
Romey Buchannan, Apr. 29, 1879
John T., Son of J. V. Hudson, June 12, 1882
Nealy, Dau. of J. V. Hudson, Oct. 20, 1880
Guy L., Son of J. V. Hudson, Feb. 12, 1887

Deaths
Wm. E. Hudson, Oct. 18, 1901
J. V. Hudson, May 5, 1891
Mrs. Rachel V. Buchannan, Aug. 24, 1899
Mrs. Delia Guinn, Aug. 18, 1897
Miss Lucy Hudson, May 31, 1927
R. G. Hudson, Nov. 28, 1933

 

Bentley & Hazelwood Bible Records

From Family Findings, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 19-21

BENTLEY & HAZELWOOD Bible Records contributed by Mrs. G. A. Gideon, 57 Harmony Lane, Jackson, Tenn. 3830l. The Bible from which these records were taken is owned by William H. Bentley, 1311 Rayburn Drive, San Antonio, Texas. The publication date is unknown.

 

Marriages
W. H. Bentley of Fayette County, Tennessee, and E. L. Hazelwood of Fayette County, Tennessee, were married the 18th day of December 1870 by Rev. Ashley Wilson.
Joshua A. Bentley and Sanna Powell were married Dec. 19, 1900.
Clarence L. Nicholson and Birdie Bentley were married Jan.22, 1902.
J. Festus Bentley and Estelle Richardson were married Dec.5th, 1911.
W. L. Martin and Willie Bentley were married Nov. 20th 1912.

Memoranda
John Hugh Bentley departed this life April the 2nd 1850.
John Alexander Bentley was born August the 26th 1821 and departed this life March the 6, 1854.
Mary Bentley departed this life March the 13th 1856.
Elizabeth Jane Bentley departed this life October the 23rd 1862.
Hardy Bentley departed this life the 13th of February 1870 at 8 o'clock P.M.
Elizabeth Jane Coffey was born October the 18th 1825.

Births
W. H. Bentley the son of John A. Bentley and Elizabeth Jane his wife was born Oct. the 3rd 1850.
Elizabeth L. Bentley, the daughter of Joshua Hazelwood and Melisa T. his wife was born Nov. the 21st 1852.
John Walter Bentley the son of William H. Bentley & Elizabeth L. Bentley his wife was born July the 17th 1874.
Joshua Alexander Bentley was born December the 4th 1876.
Annie Kate Bentley was born May the 5th 1878.
Birdie Bliss Bentley was born January the 16th 1880.
James Festus Bentley was born April the 2nd day 1881.
Mary Odessa Bentley was born Nov. 25th day 1882.
Mattie Maude Bentley was born April the 27 day 1884.
Willie L. Bentley was born Feb. the 27th 1887.

Deaths
John Walter Bentley departed this life June the 22 at 7 o'clock P.M. 1896.
Mattie Maud Bentley died Aug. 3rd 9:20 A.M. 1906.
Mary Odessa Bentley died Oct. 3rd 4:30 P.M. 1906.
W. H. Bentley departed this life March 16th 4 o'clock A.M. 1914.
C. J. Hazelwood departed this life Dec. 18th 8:30 P.M. 1919.
S. A. Hazelwood departed this life Oct. 24th 2 A.M. 1920.
Mrs. W. H. Bentley departed this life July 21st 1924 10 o'clock P.M.

            The following information was written upon an old sheet of paper found in the Bentley Bible:

Joshua Hazelwood

Joshua Hazelwood son of David Hazelwood and Rosarinah his wife born the 1st day of January 1795.
Catharine H. Tate daughter of Frances Tate and Phebe his wife was born the 27th of October 1808.
Melissa F. Smith daughter of James Smith and Rebecca his wife was born the 6th day of January 1818.

Joshua Hazelwood and Catharine H. Tate was married the let day of June 1826.
Joshua Hazelwood and Melissa F. Smith was married the 25th day of March 1835.

Catharine H. Hazelwood departed this life the 31st day of January 1834.

Lettitia Frances Tate Hazelwood daughter of Joshua and Catharine Hazelwood was born the 6th day of September 1830.

Joshua and Melissa Hazelwood his wife had a son born on the 8th day of January 1836, departed this life the 8th day of February 1836 without being named.

Mary Rosanna Fletcher was born the 1st day of February 1837.
Rebecca Jane was born the 30th October 1838.
James David was born the 25th day of November 1840.
Susan Ann was born the 30th day of September 1842.
William Erastas was born the 12th day of January 1845.
Martha Bliza was born the 20th day of December 1846.
Catharine Jones was born the 17th day of June 1850.
Elizabeth Lavenia was born the 21st day of Noyember 1852.

Grandma and Grandpa Bentley married in Tenn. Dec. 18, 1870.

William Smith died January 2, 1892.
Sarah Smith died May 8, 1901.

Little Nittie was born the 21st day of June 1856 and departed this life the 15th day of November 1856
Joshua Robert was born the 11th day of May 1860.

Willie Hazelwood departed this life Oct. 27, 1861.
Joshua Hazeiwood departed this life June 7th, 1865.
Mary Rosanah Hazelwood departed this life Oct. 1, 1861.
Melissa F. Hazelwood departed this life January 2, 1884.
Rebecca J. Hazelwood departed this life June 5th 1901.
Letitia Frances Tate Howse departed this life March the 31, 1902.
James David Hazelwood departed this life April 1, 1902.
Julia Hazelwood departed this life Aug. 26, 1903.
William Thomas Hazelwood departed this life Nov. 18, 1904.
Martha Eliza (Hazeiwood) Howee departed this life March 19, 1913.
W. H. Bentley departed this life March 16th 1914.
William D. Hazelwood departed this life June 17, 1914.
C. J. Hazelwood departed, died December the 18th 1919.
S. A. Hazelwood departed this life October 24, 1920.
E. L. Bentley departed this life July 21, 1924.

Lamar Bentley the son of Joshua & Sanna Bentley was born Nov. the 26th 1901.

 

Gates Family Bible Records

From Family Findings, Vol. 1, No. 3, p. 61

GATES FAMILY BIBLE RECORDS, submitted by Miss Mary O. Holmes, 231 Jackson St., Jackson, Tenn., 38301. The Bible was owned by Miss Mary Susan Baxter, 233 Jackson St., Jackson, Tenn., but is now in the State Archives at Nashville, Tenn. The publication date is unknown.

Births
Benjamin Gates born March the 2nd 1779
Loucy _________ born March 25th 1788
Obadish Vernon Gates Born April 2nd 1808
Betoy Carter Gates Born November 19th 1809
Gincy Hooper Gates Born April 22nd 1812 (Could be Jincy)
Benjamin Perry Gates Born Augus 26th 1814
Susannah P. Gates Born July 18th 1816
Nancy Vernon Gates Born January 7th 1819
John Hooper Gates Born May the 13th 1821
James Franklin Gates Born June 23, 1823
Benjn. Gates Wrote March 10th 1833
Sarah Gates born Deer. 1st 1853
Mary F. Gates born ______ (December) 29, 1854

Marriages
Benjamin and Lucy Gates Maried together March the 24th 1807
Nathan and Bettcy C. Nooner maried August 28th 1823
Thos. F. Anderson and Jane H. Gates was married Dec. the 9th 1834
Drewry & Susan P. Avant maried April 3rd 1845
Benjn. & Nancy V. La_e maried March 5th 1846
James F. Gates and Emmeline his wife married on the 17th December 1846
James F. Gates and Amanda Elizabeth Irby was married together April the 5th. 1857
J. W. Vantreese and M. P. Gates was married Nov. 29th 1870

Deaths
Obadiah Vernon Gates died July 13th, 1816
Benjn. Franklin Nooner died Feb. 29th, 1849
  ildrc  (?) ________ died January the 26th 1850
__than Nooner (Nathan) died March 22nd 1851
____abeth C. Nooner (Elizabeth) died ___e 5th 1851 (June)
Benjamin Perry Gates died July __nd, 1853
Emeline Gates died Decr 5th 1853
Sarah Gates died Decr 30th 1853
Susan P. Avant died Decr 10th ____
John Hooper Gates Departed this life Sept 27th 1862
Benjamin Gates Departed this life August 2nd 18__
Nancy Vernon Mc_____ died Aug. 8th 187_
Lucy Gates died Dec. 3rd, 1876

 

William Stephen Kelso Family Records

From Family Findings, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 63-64

THE WILLIAM STEPHEN KELSO FAMILY RECORDS, submitted by Mrs. Charles E. Stuart, 325 N. Fairground St., Jackson, Tenn.38301. The following records were copied from a book the Kelso Family always referred to as the "Commentary" (now in the -possession of Miss Ida McGee, 627 Hatchie Ave., Brownsville, Tenn. The book is in poor condition, a great -portion of the first part missing. Tucked in the book was a portion of a page on which appeared the following: Hitchcocks New & Complete Analysis of the Holy Bible; page 687; Alphabetical Index of Subjects; MDCCCLXXX (1880).

Births
W. S. (William Stephen) Kelso son of Joseph G. and Anna R. Kelso was Borne Annedom January 20th 1829.
E. A. (Elizabeth Ann) Kelso daughter o:f James T. and Sarah J. Jones was Born Decr.. 24th.1837.
Theodore Buford Kelso son of W. S. & E. A. Kelso was Borne A.D. April 15th 1857.
Bettie Jones Kelso daughter of W. S. & E. A. Kelso was Borne A.D. Novb. 20th 1858.
Annie Sidney Kelso daughter of W. S. & E. A. Kelso was Borne A.D. Novb. 25th 1860.
Julia Jannett Kelso daughter of W. S. & E. A. Kelso was Borne A.D. September 3th 1863.
George Ann Kelso daughter of W. S. & E. A. Kelso was Borne A.D. September. 6th. 1865.
William Alfonza Kelso son of W. S. & E. A. Kelso was Borne A.D. August 4th 1867.
Mattie Hunter Kelso daughter of W. S. & E. A. Kelso was Borne A.D. September 15th 1869.
El Virginia Maud Kelso daughter of W. S. & E. A. Kelso was Borne A.D. January 25, 1872.
Ada Kelso daughter of W. S. & E. A. Kelso was Borne A.D. Deor. 30th 1873.

Marriages
William S. Kelso son of J. G. & Anna R. Kelso and E. A. Jone daughter of J. T. & Sarah J. Jone were married May the 28th 1856.
Bettie Jone Kelso and Jno. W. Moody was married Oct. 27, 1875.
Annie S. Kelso & Chas. S. McGee were married Nov. 22nd 1882.
Julia J. Kelso and Jimie Waddell were married Dec. 3, 1896.
Mattie H. Kelso and John A. Barcroft were married Sept. 18th 1894’4 o’clock P.M. at Mt. Pleasant.
Maud El Virginia Kelso and H. A. Naylor were married March 10, 7 o’clock P.M. at the resident of W. S. Kelso 1896.
Ada Kelso and Augustus Naylor were married Oct. 28, 1896.
W. A. Kelso married Lily Hunter May 31, 1905.

Deaths
George Ann Kelso daughter of W. S. & E. A. Kelso died August the 7th 1866 A.M. 7 o’c.
N. H. Mulheren died March 19th- 1881 of fever at 5 o’c. evening.
Theodore B. Kelso departed this life January the 9th 1885 between 12 & 1 o’clock.
Ada Kelso Naylor died May 12th 1926.
John W. Moody died May 15, 1931, at 5 o’clock A.M. age 80 years.
Bettie Kelso Moody died November 15, 1931, at noon 12 o’clock age 73 years.
Mattie H. Kelso daughter of W. S. Kelso and B. A. Kelso died No. 26, 1901
Elizabeth/Betty Ann Jones Kelso died Dec. 1910 widow of W. S. Kelso at her daughter Julia’s
W. S. Kelso died June 11th., 11 o’clock P.M. 1896
Julia Janette Kelso Waddell died Nov. 1911.
Maud El Kelso Naylor died June 18, 1963, 10 o’clock P.M. at H.W. Memorial Hospital.
William Alfoniza Kelso died Aug. 15, 1963, at 5 o’clock at Haywood Memorial Hospital, age 96 years & 11 days.

The census records off the above family:

1860 Haywood Co., Tenn., Page 8, Dist. #1, Dancyville, June 3

61-54

Wm. S. KELSO
Elizabeth
Theodore
Elizabeth

28
22
3
1

M
F
M
F

Farmer

$6400/$4900

Tenn.
N.C.
Tenn.
Tenn.

 

1870 Haywood Co., Tenn., Page 5, Dist. #1, Dancyville, ‘June 2

KELSO, William
Elizabeth
Theodor
Bettie J.
Anna S.
Julia J.
Wm. A.
Mattie

41
33
13
11
9
7
2
9/12

M
F
M
F
F
F
M
F

W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W

Farmer
Keeping House
Farm Hand
At Home
At School
At Home
At Home
At Home

$6000/$500

Tenn.
N.C.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.

 

1880 Haywood Co., Tenn., Dist. #1, June 10, Page 11


KELSO, Wm. S.
E. A.
T. B.
A. S.
J. J.
W. A.
M. H.
L. V. M.
A. A.


50
42
23
19
16
12
10
8
6


M
F
M
F
F
M
F
F
F


Farmer
Wife
Son
Dau.
Dau.
Son
Dau.
Dau.
Dau

Born
Tenn.
N.C.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.

F/B
Pa.
N.C.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.
Tenn.

M/B
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.

 

The Joseph Martin Bledsoe Family Birth Records

From Family Findings, Vol. 1, No. 3, p. 64

THE JOSEPH MARTIN BLESOE FAMILY BIRTH RECORDS taken from an old Bible Commentary, publication date unknown, now in the possession of' Bruce McMillan, 245 Prospect, Jackson, Tenn., 38301:

J. M. Bledsoe-Oct. 14, 1842
Tabathia Thomas-Sep. 18, 1852
James L. Bledsoe-Nov. 17, 1869
Idora A. Bledsoe-Apr. 12, 1871
Mattie A. Bledsoe-Aug. 20,1872
William J. Bledsoe-Jan. 18, 1874
Ersula Bledsoe-Apr. 4, 1876
Loua Bledsoe-Apr. 4, 1876
Mary L. Bledsoe-Jan. 19, 1878
Ollia Bledsoe-Feb. 8, 1880
Erma V. Bledsoe-Oct. 1, 1882
Don Harvey Bledsoe-July 28, 1886
Lorena W. Bledsoe-May 13, 1890
Grace M. Bledsoe-Oct. 18, 1892
Gladys M. Bledsoe-May 15, 1895