IN REMEMBRANCE
George Morris Myers, Jr.
It is with great sadness, that we say goodbye to Morris Myers, longtime
Webmaster for PCAHS, editor of The Gems of Pike County, Arkansas and our
friend. Morris was also the Pike County Coordinator and maintened the
Clark, Pike and VanBuren archive pages for the USGenWeb. He will be greatly
missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him. We extend our sincere
sympathy to his wife, Rebecca, his family and many friends.
George Morris Myers
Obituary
Hot Springs, George Morris Myers, Jr., age 59, died Wednesday, March 22,
2006. He is survived by his wife Rebecca (Key) Myers, his brother and wife
Bert and Mary Myers, of North Little Rock, Ark, and nieces Melissa and
Melody Myers. Morris graduated from the University of Arkansas,
Fayetteville, in 1971 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He pursued a
career in Computer science and worked for IBM, Amdahl, Tandum/Compaq,
Hewlett Packard and Platform Solutions. His career led him to homes in
varous states and memberships in several Baptist Churches. Morris was well
educated in several areas of expertise, a member of Mensa, The Alford
Family Association and The Pike County Archives and History Society. He
maintained several genealogy web sites and was editor of the periodical The
Gems of Pike County, Arkansas published by the Pike County Archives and
History Society. He was active in the Self Family Association. He will be
missed nationwide by family, friends and co-workers. Memorials made be made
to Pike County Genealogy Society, P.O Box 875, Murfreesboro, Ark. 71958
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Tyro Cemetery near Star City.
The Gems of Pike County, Arkansas: Pike County Archives and History
Society, Summer 2006, Volume 16, Number 03, page 67.
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Ahnentafel of
G. Morris Myers, AAFA #1065
1. George Morris Myers, Jr. b. Oct 1 1946, St. Louis, MO, m. 1971, Rebecca
Louise Key. George died Mar 22 2006, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR.
Parents
2. George Morris "Tudy" Myers, Sr. b. Jun 1 1919, Amity, Clark Co., AR,
m. Oct 14 1945, in Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO, divorced 1965.
3. Edna Louise Hughes b. Feb 21 1914, Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO,
d. Sep 7 1984, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, buried: Pine Crest Floral
Gardens, Saline Co. AR. George died Oct 31 1972, Little Rock, Pulaski
Co., AR, buried: Jones Cemetery, Clark Co., AR.
Grand Parents
4. George Newton Myers b. Jun 19 1878, Kirby, Pike Co., AR. George died
Apr 25 1968, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR, buried: Jones Cemetery,
Clark Co., AR.
5. Catherine Isabel McMenis b. Aug 16 1887, Kirby, Pike Co., AR, d. Oct
20 1954, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR, buried: Jones Cemetery, Clark
Co., AR.
Great Grand Parents
10. James Abner McMenis b. Apr 26 1854, Kirby, Pike Co., AR, m. about 1872.
11. Trifinia Jane Stone b. Apr 25 1848, d. Jul 6 1904, Kirby, Pike County,
Arkansas, buried: Smyrna Baptist, Pike Co., AR. James died 1929, Kirby,
Pike County, Arkansas, buried: Smyrna Baptist, Pike Co., AR.
Great Great Grand Parents
20. Joseph McMenis b. 1821, Tennessee, m. Jul 26 1841, in Morgan County,
Alabama.
21. Nancy Ann Alford b. May 13 1820, Morgan County, Alabama, d. Jul 22
1886, Clark County, Arkansas, buried: Harts Chapel Cem., Curtis, Clark
Co. AR.
3rd Great Grand Parents
42. David Alford b. 1785, Virginia, m. in Morgan Co., AL. David died 1860.
43. Mary Ann "Polly" Orrick b. 1790, South Carolina, d. 1860, Pike Co., AR.
4th Great Grand Parents
84. Robert Alford b. 1760, England.
85. Susanna.
This is the html version of the file
http://www.alfordassociation.org/tafel_1065.pdf.
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SKYLIGHT
Vol. 26 No. 1
June, 2006
Non-Profit Organization
U.S.Postage Paid Permit #27
New Salem Baptist Church
P.O. Box 1263
Monticello NY 12701-8263
Page 1
REMEMBERING DAYS GONE BY: New Salem Baptist Church. They participated in
many ways to help reach out in our mission to bring Jesus to Monticello.
People who have lived in or near Monticello contributed by participating in
the services and other activities of the church. Most of the early ones
moved away after months or years as they sought better possibilities of
employment or for other reasons. Some became members of the church and are
the church leaders of today. Many people from other Baptist churches
participated as they came to Monticello for a week or a day to help tell
the good news of Jesus through a Vacation Bible School or a series of
meetings or to sing or speak at one service. And hundreds of people over
the world have supported the church through prayers, instruction, and words
of encouragement. We plan to honor all in the year long 25th anniversary
celebration in 2007. Some of the major participants in New Salem Baptist
Church requested that their names not be published, a request that we have
honored. But we were saddened recently by the death of one of these
persons, and we now wish to acknowledge him. Morris Myers died in March of
this year in Hot Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 59. He and his wife,
Rebecca, were never in Monticello to see New Salem Baptist Church, but they
have been major participants in the life of the church for more than 15
years. We appreciate both Morris and Rebecca and wish to honor them this
year. The 24th anniversary of the church will be celebrated during FESTIVAL
OF LOVE II, September 8-10, Morris and Rebecca Myers will be honored as we
unveil plaques honoring them, along with two other major supporters of the
church in its very early days, Rebekah Shirley and Sue Smith, also persons
whom the church will never forget.
This is the html version of the file
http://www.newsalembaptistchurch.us/
SKYLIGHTpdf/SKYLIGHTJune2006.pdf.
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An Arkansas Connection ...
by Morris Myers
Descendants of William P. Myers
Generation One
William P. Myers was born circa 1814 in GA; one source has the birth place
as North Carolina. He married Sarah Prince, daughter of Daniel Prince and
Sarah unknown, on Mar 16, 1837 in Morgan County, GA.
He appeared on the census of 1840 in 6th District, page 244, Morgan County,
AL, William P. Mires was shown as head of household. His age was indicated
as between 20 and 30 years old. His wife (Sarah) was shown as being between
15 and 20 years old. The only child (James) listed was a male under 5 years
old.
William P. Myers was listed as a head of household on the census of Aug 14,
1850 in The 62nd District, page 104, Morgan County, GA, William Mires was
shown at age 32 as a white male born in Georgia. His occupation was
overseer. Enumerated with William P. Myers were Sarah Prince, James Myers,
Nancy Myers, Frances A. Myers, and William M. Myers.
William P. Myers was listed as a head of household on the census of Jul 17,
1860 in Caddo Township, Post Office Springvale, page 83, sheet 31,
Dwelling 216, Family 217, Clark County, AR, W.P. was shown at age 40 as a
white male born in North Carolina. His occupation was farmer. He owned
personal property valued at $200. Enumerated with William P. Myers were
Sarah Prince, Nancy Myers, Frances A. Myers, William M. Myers, David A.
Myers, Eliza C. Myers, Elijah Daniel Myers, and George M. Myers.
William P. Myers was listed as a head of household on the census of Jul 25,
1870 in Thompson Township, Murfreesboro Post Office, page 237, sheet 12,
dwelling 93, family 97, Pike County, AR, William P. was shown at age 56 as
a married white male born in Georgia. His occupation was farmer. He owned
real estate valued at $1000. He owned personal property valued at $350. He
could read and write. Enumerated with William P. Myers were Elijah Daniel
Myers, Sarah Prince, Frances A. Myers, David A. Myers, George M. Myers, and
Sarah E. Myers.
William P. Myers was listed as a head of household on the census of Jun 23,
1880 in Terre Noire Township, page 424A, sheet 44, ED 31, Dwelling 397,
Family 396, Clark County, AR, William P. was shown at age 66 as a married
white male born in Georgia. His parents were born in South Carolina. His
occupation was farm laborer. Enumerated with William P. Myers were Sarah
Prince, Frances A. Myers, George M. Myers, and Sarah E. Myers.
The nine known children of William P. Myers and Sarah Prince were:
i. Frances A. Myers was born in 1848 in GA.
Frances A. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of Aug
14, 1850 in The 62nd District, page 104, Morgan County, GA, Frances was
shown at age 5 as a white female, daughter of William, born in Georgia.
Frances A. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of July
17, 1860 in Caddo Township, Post Office Springvale, page 83, sheet 31,
Dwelling 216, Family 217, Morgan County, GA, Frances A. was shown at age 13
as a white female, daughter of W.P. born in Georgia.
Frances A. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of July
25, 1870 in Thompson Township, Murfreesboro Post Office, page 237, sheet
12, dwelling 93, family 97, Pike County, AR, Frances A. was shown at age 22
as a single white female, daughter of William P., born in Georgia. She
could read but not write.
Frances A. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of Jun
23, 1880 in Terre Noire Township, page 424A, sheet 44, ED 31, Dwelling 397,
Family 396, Pike County, AR, Frances A. was shown at age 26 as a single
white female, daughter of William P., born in Georgia. Her father was born
in Georgia. Her mother was born in South Carolina. She was shown at home.
ii. David A. Myers; one source has the name as Martin was born
in 1852 in Morgan County, GA. He married Maranda unknown
circa 1872 in Pike County, AR; grooms name listed as Martin.
David A. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of
July 17, 1860 in Caddo Township, Post Office Springvale, page 83, sheet 31,
Dwelling 216, Family 217, Morgan County, GA, David A., listed as Martin,
was shown at age 8 as a white male, son of W.P. born in Georgia.
David A. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of Jul
25, 1870 in Thompson Township, Murfreesboro Post Office, page 237, sheet
12, dwelling 93, family 97, Pike County, AR, David A. was shown at age 18
as a single white male, son of William P., born in Georgia. His occupation
was farm laborer. He could read and write.
iii. Elijah Daniel Myers, born Jan, 1855 in Morgan County, GA;
married Nancy Jane Wall.
iv. George M. Myers was born in 1857 in Morgan County, GA;
Information from Confederate Pension Files entry 30086
indicates that a George Myers of Pike County Arkansas was
"personally acquainted with applicant's husband for 75 years
... that his widow has been for the past 67 years a bona fide
resident of Arkansas." This entry has a date of October 1,
1932. Which would make the birth year of George 1857 or 1858.
George M. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of Jul
17, 1860 in Caddo Township, Post Office Springvale, page 83, sheet 31,
Dwelling 216, Family 217, Morgan County, GA, George was shown at age 3 as a
white male, son of W.P. born in Georgia.
George M. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of Jul
25, 1870 in Thompson Township, Murfreesboro Post Office, page 237, sheet
12, dwelling 93, family 97, Pike County, AR, George M. was shown at age 12
as a single white male, son of William P., born in Georgia. His occupation
was farm laborer. He could read and write. He attended school within the
past year.
George M. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of Jun
23, 1880 in Terre Noire Township, page 424A, sheet 44, ED 31, Dwelling 397,
Family 396, Pike County, AR, George W. was shown at age 22 as a single
white male, son of William P., born in Georgia. His father was born in
Georgia. His mother was born in South Carolina. His occupation was farm
laborer.
v. Sarah E. Myers was born in 1862 in Pike County, AR.
Sarah E. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of Jul
25, 1870 in Thompson Township, Murfreesboro Post Office, page 237, sheet
12, dwelling 93, family 97, Pike County, AR, Sarah E.. was shown at age 8
as a single white female, daughter of William P., born in Arkansas.
Sarah E. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers (7410) on the census of
June 23, 1880 in Terre Noire Township, page 424A, sheet 44, ED 31, Dwelling
397, Family 396, Pike County, AR, Sarah E. was shown at age 16 as a single
white female, daughter of William P., born in Arkansas. Her father was born
in Georgia. Her mother was born in South Carolina. She was shown at home.
vi. James Myers was born in 1838 in Morgan County, GA.
James Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of Aug 14,
1850 in The 62nd District, page 104, Morgan County, GA, James was shown at
age 13 as a white male, son of William, born in Georgia.
vii. Nancy Myers was born in 1841 in Morgan County, GA; one source
indicates the birth year was 1839 but the 1840 census seems to
contradict that date.
Nancy Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of Aug 14,
1850 in The 62nd District, page 104, Morgan County, GA, Nancy was shown at
age 9 as a white female, daughter of William, born in Georgia.
Nancy Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of Jul 17,
1860 in Caddo Township, Post Office Springvale, page 83, sheet 31, Dwelling
216, Family 217, Morgan County, GA, Nancy was shown at age 21 as a white
female, daughter of W.P. born in Georgia.
viii. William M. Myers, born 1849 in GA; married Frances A. Davis;
married Georgia Anna Wallace; married Etta Hendricks.
ix. Eliza C. Myers was born in 1854 in Morgan County, GA.
Eliza C. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of Jul
17, 1860 in Caddo Township, Post Office Springvale, page 83, sheet 31,
Dwelling 216, Family 217, Morgan County, GA, Eliza C. was shown at age 6 as
a white female, daughter of W.P. born in Georgia.
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An Arkansas Connection ...
by Morris Myers
Descendants of William P. Myers
Generation Two
Elijah Daniel Myers; originally I had his middle name as McDaniel but after
finding him listed in the 1900 Clark County, Arkansas census as Elijah D. I
changed to middle name to Daniel; was born in Jan 1855 in Morgan County,
GA. He married Nancy Jane Wall, daughter of Isaac Berry Hillman Walls and
Martha Elmira Brown, in 1878 in Pike County, AR. He married Savanah Jane
Woods, daughter of Granbury (sic) Woods and Mary Savannah Lamb, on Sep 1,
1918 in Pike County, AR; He was 60 year old. She was 39 years old. He lived
in Clark County, AR and she lived in Pike County, AR before the wedding.
Elijah Daniel Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of
Jul 17, 1860 in Caddo Township, Post Office Springvale, page 83, sheet 31,
Dwelling 216, Family 217, Morgan County, GA, Elijah was shown at age 5 as a
white male, son of W.P. born in Georgia.
Elijah Daniel Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of
Jul 25, 1870 in Thompson Township, Murfreesboro Post Office, page 237,
sheet 12, dwelling 93, family 97, Pike County, AR, Elijah was shown at age
15 as a single white male, son of William P., born in Georgia. His
occupation was farm laborer. He could read and write. He attended school
within the past year.
Elijah Daniel Myers was listed as a head of household on the census of Jun
12, 1880 in Missouri Township, page 436, ED 124, dwelling 49, family 49,
Pike County, AR, Elijah was shown at age 24 as a married white male born in
Georgia. His parents were born in Georgia. His occupation was farmer. It is
interesting to note that Elijah is living two houses away from the parents
of the woman who would become his second wife. Enumerated with Elijah
Daniel Myers were Nancy Jane Wall and George Newton Myers.
Elijah Daniel Myers was listed as a head of household on the census of Jun
11, 1900 in Terre Noire Township, Page 379B, Dwelling 102, Family 102,
Clark County, AR, Elijah D. was shown at age 45 as a married white male
born in born in Georgia in January 1855. His parents were also born in
Georgia. His occupation was farmer. He was shown as out of work for one
month within the past year. He owned his farm free and clear of a mortgage.
He had been married 25 years. All five of his children were still living at
the time of the census. Enumerated with Elijah Daniel Myers were Nancy Jane
Wall, George Newton Myers, Joe C. Myers, Dee Rosa Myers, Charles Claude
Myers, and Ola Adelle Myers.
The five known children of Elijah Daniel Myers and Nancy Jane Wall were:
i. George Newton Myers, born Jun 19, 1878 in Kirby, Pike County,
AR; married Catherine Isabel McMenis.
ii. Joe C. Myers, born Apr 4, 1881; married Luda "Ludie" ?
iii. Dee Rosa Myers was born in Dec, 1882.
Dee Rosa Myers was enumerated with Elijah Daniel Myers on the census of Jun
11, 1900 in Terre Noire Township, Page 379B, Dwelling 102, Family 102,
Clark County, AR, Dee R. was shown at age 17 as a single white male born in
December 1882 in Arkansas. His father was born in Georgia. His mother was
born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm laborer. He was out of work one
month in the last year.
iv. Ola Adelle Myers was born in Apr, 1884.
Ola Adelle Myers was enumerated with Elijah Daniel Myers on the census of
Jun 11, 1900 in Terre Noire Township, Page 379B, Dwelling 102, Family 102,
Clark County, AR, Ola A. was shown at age 16 as a single white female born
in April 1894 in Arkansas. Her father was born in Georgia. Her mother was
born in Arkansas.
v. Charles Claude Myers, born Jul 1, 1886 in AR; married Nancy Jane ?
There were no known children of Elijah Daniel Myers and Savanah Jane Woods.
William M. Myers; one source has the middle initial as L.; was born in 1849
in GA; one source has the birth year as 1851. He married Frances A. Davis
circa 1868 in Pike County, AR. He married Georgia Anna Wallace, daughter of
John Wallace and Lucinda ?, circa 1880 in Newhope, Pike County, AR. He
married Etta Hendricks on Nov 13, 1892 in Pike County, AR.
William M. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of Aug
14, 1850 in The 62nd District, page 104, Morgan County, GA, William was
shown at age 1 as a white male, son of William, born in Georgia.
William M. Myers was enumerated with William P. Myers on the census of Jul
17, 1860 in Caddo Township, Post Office Springvale, page 83, sheet 31,
Dwelling 216, Family 217, Morgan County, GA, William L. was shown at age 9
as a white male, son of W.P. born in Georgia.
William M. Myers was listed as a head of household on the census of Aug 8,
1870 in Missouri Township, Brocktown Post Office, Page 216A, Sheet 7A,
Dwelling 53, Family 46, Pike County, AR, William M. was shown at age 21 as
a white male born in Georgia. His occupation was farm laborer. He could
neither read nor write. He was a United States citizen. Enumerated with
William M. Myers were Frances A. Davis and James L. Myers.
William M. Myers was listed as a head of household on the census of Jul 8,
1880 in White Township, Page 480A, Sheet 27, ED 126, Dwelling 164, Family
164, Pike County, AR, William L. was shown at age 30 as a married white
male born in Georgia. His parents were born in Georgia. His occupation was
farmer. He could neither read nor write. Enumerated with William M. Myers
were James L. Myers, Sophronia Ellen Myers, Samantha L. "Mattie" Myers,
Georgia Anna Wallace, and John W. Myers.
The 1900 census entry indicates William Myers was born in 1877. That is not
the birth date of Mr. Myers. However, the information on Etta is correct.
Did William give an incorrect age to the census taker? Is this the right
William Myers? If not, then who is the William Myers of the census and how
does he fit into the family.
William M. Myers was listed as a head of household on the census of Jun 11,
1900 in Pike Township, Page 37A, Dwelling 206, Family 216, Pike County, AR,
William was shown at age 32 as a married white male born in August 1877 in
Arkansas. His parents were born in Georgia. He rented his home. His
occupation was day laborer. He was out of work for two months in the last
year. There is a white female, Nan Louise Torrance (age 25) living in the
household. She was born in October 1874 in Arkansas. Her parents were born
in Georgia. Her occupation was a seamstress. She was indicated as a cousin
of WIlliam. Enumerated with William M. Myers were Etta Hendricks, Obie
Myers, and Clarence Myers.
The four known children of William M. Myers and Frances A. Davis were:
i. James L. Myers was born in 1869 in Pike County, AR.
TO BE CONTINUED
David Kelley 2007