This Information came from Web Site Titled Descendants of Gabiel Gustave Crocketagne by Allen R Hickman
After leaving his father in Greene County, Tennessee, Davy and his new wife Polly Finley moved into the duck and elk river section of Lincoln County, Tennessee on the head of Mulberry Fork. He began to distinguish himself as a hunter. He lived there during the years of 1809-10, then moved to Franklin County and settled on Beans Creek, where he remained until the close of the WAR of 1812. When the Creek Indians opened hostilities by butchery at fort Mimms, August 30, 1812 the Malita was called for the purpose of raising volunteers. Davy volunteered. He was in Capt. Jones' Mounted Vols. They went to Beatty Springs where he went with Major Gibson across the Tennessee river into Creek Nation as a spy. He chose George Russell, son of Major Russell as a partner. They returned safely and reported to Gen. Coffee. Davy and 800 of Gen. coffee's volunteers crossed the Tennessee river through Huntsville, Alabama and on the river to Muscle shoals and Melton's bluff, next to Black Warrior's town, near the present city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Davy asked permission of Gen. Coffee to go hunting and there he killed a bear. He fought in the battle at Fort Strother, fort Talledega and the battle of Talledega. He then joined the Army for the Florida Expedition and rejoined Fen. Russell again to do battle with the British."I leave this rule when I am dead. Be always sure you are right, then go ahead."
He returned to Tennessee to find his wife dying. After her death he was obliged to marry Elizabeth Patton, who had been left with two children after her husband's death, Davy felt his young children needed a mother. Davy soon moved from Lawrence County, Tennessee because he thought it sickly. He moved to the head of Shoal Creek where he was appointed magistrate. When the Legislature added Giles county, he was elected Col. of a regiment and became known as Col. Crockett. He was elected to the Legislature in 1821. After his term in Washington his next move was further west in Tennessee, to Obion County where there were few settlers. He was elected Justice of the Peace, and would sign his name with the following caption: "Be always sure you are right, then go ahead." He returned to the Legislature in 1823-24 opposing Gen. Andrew Jackson for U.S. Senator. He served 2 terms in congress, 1827-33 but was defeated by the "Indian bill" and Gen. Jackson in 1834.
During a trip to Philadelphia in 1823, he was presented his famous long rifle "Betsy" which contained the following inscription: "Presented to the Honorable David Crockett of Tennessee by the young men of Philadelphia." This inscription is on the barrel in gold, and near the sight is the motto: "Go ahead" in letters of silver.
Davy and five survivors gave their lives for freedom. Davy's last memoranda were dated March 5, and as he was slain March 6. He writes writes: "Pop, pop, pop! Boom, boom, boom! Throughout the day. No time for memorandums now, Go Ahead! Liberty and Independance forever!
General Castrillion, in command of the Mexican Army, was brave and not cruel, and disposed to save the prisoners. He marched them up to that part of the fort where stood Santa Anna and his murderous crew. "The steady, fearless and undaunted tread of Colonel Crockett on this occasion, together with the bold demeanor of the hardy veteran had a powerful effect on all present. Nothing dauted, he marched up boldly in front of Santa Anna, and looked him sternly in the face while Castrillion addressed "his excellency," Sir, here are six prisoners I have taken alive, how shall I dispose of them?" " Why do you bring them to me?" At the same time several officers plunged their swords into the bosoms of their defenseless prisioners. Col. Crockett seeing the act of treachery, instantly sprang like a tiger at the ruffian chief, but before he could reach him, a dozen swords were sheathed in his heart, and he fell and died without a groan, a frown on his brow, and a smile of scorn and defiance on his lips." The bodies of the slain were then thrown into a mass in the center of the Alamo and burned! Thus ended the life of one of the Nation's best, a man loved and honored by all who knew him. A man who had a keen sense of humor and justice to all people, freedom was his battle cry. So it was that David Crockett gave his life that his country might be free.
Burial: Buried in an Ill-kept grave yard near Old Action, Hood Co., Texas - Vol 13 No 1 Frontier
Notes by Barbara Hammons Davis
James Henry Hammons' Obituary. Meriden, Kansas.Dear Brethren;....... With a deep sense of weakness and unworthiness, I will try and write a brief sketch of the life of our dear brother, Elder J. H. Hammons, which I know can at best be only a faint tribute to his memory. Following is an extract of a letter from his daughter. Dear Mrs. Ellison;... I am writing you a few lines for my dear Mother. Dear old Father passed away Friday evening, January14th, at ten minutes to six. He was sick only a few days. The doctor said he had flu-pneumonia, but he never suffered a pain but talked and preached until the last, and then with a smile on his beautiful old face,passed away like one going to sleep. He was ready to go. We laid him away yesterday, January 19. Mother is very lonely. We were all here with him but dear little Etta, our sister in Nebraska, who was sick and could not come. We did not have a sermon preached over his bier because there are was no Primitive Baptist minister here. Mrs. Ellison, it is Mother's wish that you write Father's obituary for the Signs and that Elder Schenck on their meeting day, preach a few words in Father's memory. And write to Mother. Father was planning on being with you all at the Association this fall. But God's will be done. This letter is written in behalf of Mother and the rest of the family by...Carrie.James Henry Hammons was born near Millgrove, Mercer Co., Missouri, March 8th, 1856. He was the son of James Henry and Mary Mc Curn Hammons, and was the last survivor of their eleven children, his last brother having died less than a year ago. He was married to Delilah Katherine Vanderpool, fifty years ago.They were the parents of seven sons and two daughters, all of whom their mother and forty-two grandchildren survive him. He left Missouri in Sept,1885, and went to Kansas, Hense a year later to Ruskin, Nebraska, where he lived twenty four years. There he united with the Old School BaptistChurch of little Flock, thirty six years ago, and was baptized by Elder James H. Ring. He was ordained to work of the ministry Oct. 27th, 1894 by a presbytery consisting of Elders J.H. Ring, C. M. Cooper and John Chapman of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Elder A.D. Jones of Topeka, Kansas. In a humble manner he ever adorned his calling by an orderly walk, and I feel I may say the most Godly conversation of any man I ever met, fully appreciating the sacredness of the work where unto he was fitted, called and sent, not by man, but by the Lord Jehovah. Buried SutterCem Sec 3 Lot 222 Grave 3...Called Tobe.Sources of information for this family are: Sutter City Cemetery Records (G>S> Call #979.4 V 22c), 1860 Census Mercer County (G>S> call #3612, Pt. 7),1880 Census Mercer County (G>S> call #48459, Pt 472), Personal knmowledge of Carrie Burnett. The Mercer County Court House destroyed by fire in 1898.
1880 Census Daviess Co, Gallatin Twp, Missouri
Hatfield Kesiah 29 F Missouri
William 13 Son Kansas
Henderson 9 Son Missouri
George 5 son Missouri
Hammons Deliah 22 Niece Missouri
Hammons James 24 Nephew Missouri
Hammons Corda 3 Nephew Missouri
Notes by Barbar Hammons Davis
Buried Sutter Cem., Sec. 3 Lot 222 Grave #4, on 2-28-1934. Family story is that Cord was not the son of James. Cord was b. in 1878. James was listed as a widower on the 1880 Mercer Co., MO. census. He is employed by RR and is living in boarding house with brother Abraham, who at that time was a widower. Maybe census taker erred? James is also listed in 1880 Davies Co., MO. census as living in home of his aunt, Keziah Hatfield, (I think she was a Butcher who married Aaron Stanturf and then maybe a Hatfield), with wife, Delilah and "son", Cord. Delilah was my Great Grandmother....and was called Dee. I never knew her but was told she was a good, kind woman.
Notes by Barbars Hammons Davis
Never married. Was in Merchant Marines, WW2. Buried, Sutter City Cem.Sec. 3 Lot 222 Grave 2. How the ladies loved him.Was crushed by car.DEDICATED TO BROTHER EARL by Carrie Burnette
He was a happy little chap, With two sisters and six brothers; Who called him nicknames, Such as Stuck, Straw boss, Sprout and others. He sorta liked the little names, He answered to them all; No matter what we called him, he came at beck and call. He grew up to be an honest man, Fair in all his dealings; Our happy memories of him, Will ease our sad, sad feelings. He rode away one Sunday eve, All full of life and laughter; He didn't know we all would grieve, Or, that he would meet disaster. A young man rode beside him, His hand was at the wheel; We'll never know, not one of us, Just how the two did feel. They were not driving very fast, But they side swiped another; The car turned over on it's side, And killed Earl, our baby brother. We'll never know his last sweet thoughts; That arose to still his pain, Until we cross to the other side, And stand by his side again.Sac. Bee/Marysville AppealMay 7, 1950Earl Hammons, 45 of Yuba City, Sutter Co., Was killed and E. W.George of Y.C. 37, was injured critically last night when their automobile, (a 1939 4 door Willys) and another car sideswipped 2 miles east of Colusa, Colusa Co. State Highway Patrolmen said they couldn't ascertain whether Hammons or George was driving. Hammons they said was found under the overturned machine, crushed to death, while George was in the backseat. H.H. Webb, driver of the other car told the patrolman he was driving towards Meridian and the death car was going towards Colusa.The Hammons vehicle, he said, ran off the road, came back on, sideswipped the Webb vehicle, ran off the road again and overturned. None of the occupants of the Webb Car was injured."Family account was that they were on the way to Princeton to go coonhunting with Dad, (Lee) and Uncle Hap. Uncle Earl and Ernest George had coonhounds in the back seat. When the dogs began fighting, Ernest lost control of the car. It was also said that Uncle Earl was still alive when the police arrived, but the officer refused to let the many bystanders remove the car from Uncle Earl...Thus he smothered under its weight.
birth Linbury, Hasselt
Ogden City Cemetary Records, GS Call # 979.228/01 V225 Pt4 Vital Records Smilde, Roelof + Aaltje, Birth GS Call # 14847 Pt2
Marriage GS Call # 30631 Pt 149 Vital Records Havete - Jan#3 Birth GS Call # 30631 Pt 192 LDS Church Historians Office Netherlands Mission Records, Bk #6667 Pgs 20-22Jack, Jan Vanderveen
Father: Vanderveen, Roelof Rudolph Mother: ,
Birth Date: 24 October 1870 City: Havelta
County: Drnth State:
Country: Netherlands
1880 Census Place: Precinct 4, Erath, Texas
Source: FHL Film 1255302 National Archives Film T9-1302 Page 82D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
James D. ALEXANDER Self M M W 30 AL
Occ: Farming Fa: AL Mo: TN
Margaret C. ALEXANDER Wife F M W 25 MO
Occ: Keeping House Fa: OH Mo: TN
Frank T. ALEXANDER Son M S W 6 TX
Fa: AL Mo: MO
Ella M. ALEXANDER Dau F S W 4 TX
Fa: AL Mo: MO
Nettie M. ALEXANDER Dau F S W 1 TX
Fa: AL Mo: MOHis cattle brand was a rocking chair.
Notes by Barbara Hammons Davis
Could not read or write. He lived in District 56 of Mercer County. 1850census for Mercer Co., MO., states that he was born in NC......Last Willand Testament of James Hammonds, Dec'd...I, James Hammonds, being in my right and proper mind do declare and make this my last will and testament. I give and bequeath unto my wife, Mary, three work horses, my wagon, harness and plows. I give my daughter Bethene E., one cow. I give my wife four cows for the use of the family, two sows and hogs enough for the family the next year and sheep enough for the use of the family and what grains is on the place except William's share which what may do his family while the wheat lasts. I want one five year old horse, one two year old horse and two one year old horses and three yearling calves I wish sold to pay my debts and after paying my debts, I want money that may be left from the sale of the horses and calves saved to buy for my two youngest sons each a calf. I also want one two year old heifer sold in the same way and I hereby appoint M.O. Campbell and Joel Hammonds as my executors on this, my last will. In testimony where of, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix my seal in the presence of on the 19th day of Feb. 1870......James Hammonds Witnessed by W.R. Cafee and Jonathan H. Stanturf.
1830 census for Putnam Co., IN. lists him next to bro. John. James is listed as 20-30 years old. A female (Mary) is listed in household, 15-20. Who is she? James and Mary never married until 1831.There are Collings and Akers...no McKernsCensus, 1860 Mercer Co., Princeton Twp, pg 195
James Hammons, 53 M Farmer 600 400 N. Carolina
Mary 43 F N. Carolina
Jonathan 18 M Farm Laborer Missouri
William 14 M Missouri
Joel 12 M Missouri
J. H. 4 M Missouri
Barthena 7 F Missouri
A. M. 1 M MissouriCENSUS: 1850 Census Mercer Co. Missouri Roll # 155
Name Age Occupation Place of Birth
James Hammons 43 Farmer North Carolina
Mary 34 North Carolina
Nancy 10 Illinois
Johnathan 8 Illinois
William 5 Missouri
Joel 2 Missouri
Martha MissouriWILLS: Logan Gen Library, Earliest Wills, W-66-E Missouri 1853 - 1883, Mercer County 1853 - 1883, Will Book B Pg 55, Will of James Hammons, To my daughter, Bertha; My Wife, and children......... M.O. Campbell and Joel Hammonds Exe. Written: 19 Feb 1870, Recorded: 30 Mar 1870, Witnesses: W. R. Cafee and Jonathan H. Santarf, County seat now in Princeton
HISTORY: James Hammons the 1st was born in England February 19, 1807. Mary McKern was born in England December 15, 1816. They were married in 1831 and sailed for America, and finally settled close to MIllgrove Missouri where 11 children were born. By name: Elizabeth, Hannah, Sarah, Nancy Jane, Jonathan, William, Joel Isiah, Martha Ann, Bethany Ellen, James Henry, & Abraham Martin. All are now Deceased. Written By, Carrie Evelyn Hammons (Not sure who James Hammons the 1st refers to its obviously not the James Hammons of 1807)
Indiana Marriages Through 1850
Displaying records 1 through 5 of 5 records found. (5 records displayed).Last Name, Bride or Groom: First Name, Bride or Groom: Last Name, Spouse: First Name, Spouse:
County: Date: Remarks:
MCKERN POLLY, HAMMON JAMES, Putnam, 11-17-1831
This Mary McKern seems to fit best with James Hammons because the Father of Mary (Abraham)) is living only a short distance away with Nancy, or Henry during the same time period, and her brother Patrick is living nearby as well as her brother Henry P.. See the Census records for Henry McKern, Patrick McKern, Wm Keith and James Hammons. The one conflict is the birth dates of Mary and her brother Henry which are only 5 Months apart, but birthdays have a habit of being wrong.
1870 Census, Washinton Twp, Mercer Co., Missouri, pg 217
Mary Hammond 52 F Keeping House NC
Joel 22 M Working on Farm Mo
Bathana 16 F At Home Mo
James 14 M Mo
Abram 11 M Mo
!Information from Carrie Burnett, now deceased.
1850 Census Ray County, Missouri (C.S. Call #977.819 x 2 ph).
1860 Census Ray County, Missouri (G. S. Call #3612, part 9)He was a Private, Co. H 51st MO
Died of Consumption contracted during the civil war.
From BBrock.FTW
Bluford Vanderpool was the son of Wynant and Nancy Linville Vanderpool. He served in the Civil Was according to his descendant, Barbara Hammons Davis.
Vanderpool Descendant and researcher, Pricia B. Vanderpool Paulkovich related the following. John W. Vanderpool, Minor, aplied far a pension on Bluford Vanderpool # 641 lgg (rej). In the file an affidavit by Kiziah Stanturf affirms that Bluford Vanderpool died in Davies County, Missouri in 1867/. An affidavit by Wm. Thornhill, states "...remember very distinctly the year of his death 1867. I visited some relatives in Kentucky in 1866 and it was the following spring he died. The leaves of the hickory trees were putting out at the time he died".
Elizabeth (Margaret) Mary Stanturf
The 1870 Federal census lists the family in Davies County where Bluford Vanderpool died. The head of the household was Elizabeth Vanderpool age 30, Delia Vanderpool age 14, and John W. Vanderpool age 12.
1870 Census, Daviess Co. Grand River Twp, Missouri, pg 5 # 39
Vanderpool eliza 30 F Pennsylvania
Delila 14 F Missouri
John W. 12 M Missouri
child died in infancy - unnamed
1810 Census - North Carolina, richmond Co. 199
Will - Georgia, Jones Co. will Book A, Pg 965 dated Feb. 1, 1840; probate Nov 1, 1841
To wife Nancy
To Grandchildren: Edmond, Jeremiah, elizabeth, Learman, & Seany Dumas
Nancy & Sarah Harrison
Helen Mac Samples
Marthy Brewington
Temperance Holliday
In 1850 Nancy McShan Dumas was living with her grandson John c. Dumas in Jones Co. Georgia.
Will - Georgia, Jones Co., will Book D, dated December 10, 1850 probate October 6, 1857. To grandson John C. Dumas
Twins with Jane