Volume XXXV
August 2, 1999
Information Exchange
The following information from Bond
County, Illinois Biographies provided Sharleen Coombs-Valentine with the missing
information she has been looking for. Sharleen's children descend from Louisa J. Jernigan,
daughter of Lewis H. Jernigan, and until this article was found, nothing was known about
Louisa's spouse except that his last name was Valentine/Vollentine. It is believed that
there is an error in this article, and that Napoleon B., Lizzie Nesbitt, and Emma Connor
should be listed as siblings of Louisa Jane Jernigan, rather than siblings of James M.
Vollentine as they are here. Census records for the family of Lewis H. Jernigan indicate
that these were Jernigan children.
"James M. VOLLENTINE, farmer, P.O. New Douglas. Prominent among the early settlers
and representative men of Bond County was William Bigford VOLLENTINE, a native of North
Carolina, son of Hardy VOLLENTINE. William B. emigrated from North Carolina to Tennessee,
where he married Fannie PLANT. While here he served in the war of 1812, and participated
in the battle of New Orleans. He emigrated to what is now Bond County when it was a
Territory. When he first came here, he remained for a time where Pocahontas Township now
is, and finally located in Town 6, Range 4, on Section 18, where he remained until his
death, which occurred in 1869. He was thrice married. His first wife bore him the
following children - George W., now of Christian County, Hardy of Wisconsin, Mrs.
Elizabeth CONDIFF of Montgomery County, Mrs. Nancy BROWN, now of Minnesota. His second
wife was Sophia SUGGS, a native of Tennessee, daughter of Josiah SUGGS. This union was
crowned with eleven children, those living are: James M., John J., Rebecca, Letta and
Christopher C. J. M. and C. C. reside in this township, Letta, wife of James RIDGEWAY, of
Pocahontas Precinct. His third marriage was to Elsie PRECKETT, a native of Kentucky, she
bore him five children - Jennette, Lois, Charles J., Margaret Jennette and Douglass.
William B. VOLLENTINE was one of the prominent men of the county, he became a large
landholder, and owned at one time 2,000 acres. He was a staunch Democrat, and took a
lively interest in the affairs of his county, he served some time as Justice of the Peace,
was County Commissioner and Associate Judge, and for many years was a leader in the
Methodist Episcopal Church, during the early part of his life. He was generally known all
over the country, being a thorough businessman - trading largely in stock, and farmed
quite extensively - was a man of great energey and perseverance, and a successful
financier, and the father of twenty-three children, of this number J. M. was of the second
set. He was born February 4, 1828, on the homestead, where he remained until his majority,
after which he attended school two years. In the spring of 1852 he went to California,
where he spent seven years in Nevada County, where he was engaged in trading and
freighting, and had a varied experience. He returned here to this township in 1859, and
since remained. He, for a time ran a store in New Douglas, and in 1866 he located on the
farm he now owns, which place was settled by William CARSON. In August 7, 1860, he married
Louisa J. JERNIGAN, born in Christian County, daughter of Lewis H. and Sallie (CURRY)
JERNIGAN. Lewis H. was born in Tennessee, son of Jesse. Lewis H. was a very early settler
in Christian County, Gabriel JERNIGAN, son of Jesse, was Sheriff of his county two terms,
and represented his county in the Legislature. Mr. VOLLENTINE has one brother, Nepoleon
B., he is a liveryman in New Douglas. Lizzie, a sister who resides in Marion County, Kan.,
wife of Ben NESBITT, and Emma, Mrs. William CONNOR, of same county. Mr. VOLLENTINE has a
good farm of several hundred acres, and is a thorough and progressive farmer, and one of
the best in the township. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and has been a class
leader and Steward for several years, and a great Sunday school worker, at Corrington
Chapel. Had three children born to him, two are living - James F. and William Lewis. His
only daughter, Sallie Sophia, was removed by death, August 16, 1876, aged nine
years."
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Barbara Fowler sends this info:The following are in Post Oak Cemetery which is in Dale County AL, 4 Mi. N. of Ozark on Hwy 231 to Post Oak Baptist Church. Turn R. and cross over the Cof GA railroad and go about 1/2 Mi.
These all belong to Jim Jernigan who says that this family has always spelled their name "JERNEGAN" The directions and toombstone records come from Dale County AL Toomb Records by E. H. Hayes.
C.H. Jernigan Aug 19, 1885-28 Dec. 1914 (This is Charles Henderson of of James Henderson Jernegin and Lydia Ann Lewis)
Ida Cordelia Jernigan 20 June 1875-19 Aug 1897 dau of H. H. and LA Jernigan
Lydia A. wife of J. H. Jernigan 9 Jan 1841-10 Dec 1909(Lydia Ann Lewis)
J. H. Jernigan 3 Aug 1845-27 Dec 1923 (James Henderson Jernegan)
Gunn Cemetery Houston CO, AL in Grangerburg community is a cemetery that may have been called Gunn Cemetery at one time. I visited this cemetery July 1999 and there was no sign to identify the cemetery but it is located on Friendship Church Rd. about 4 mi. East on AL Hwy. 4. The following marker is about 4 ft. tall and is located on the right in the far back of the cemetery:
Mary McCrae
dau of
CM - Abigail McCrae
wife of
JB Jernigan
b 24 Dec 1852
d 25 Dec 1902
J. B. (Joeseph B.) Jernigan and Mary McCrae had at least two daughters that we know of, Nell and Abigail Jernigan. Nell married Joe Granger, whose family settled Grangerburg, is buried beside her husband in the same cemetery. ( I forgot to get the dates on her.) Abigail Jernigan m. Thomas L. Knight.
Joe above must have remarried after the death of Mary McCrae:
1920 census (forgot to get place but probably Bullock CO, AL)
Jernigan, Joseph B. 68 b. AL
Lizie wife 61 b. England
Joe Jernigan does not appear to be buried next to Mary McCrae Jernigan.
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Janell Jernigan Sherwood sent Sharon Tingley the answer to her question in the last homepage about the Raymond Burns Jernigan who appears on that plaque by the Regency Bridge in TX. Janell writes:
Raymond Jernigan who is memorialized on the Regency Bridge was my Father's (Malcolm Luther Jernigan) brother and the son of Martin Luther Jernigan. Martin Luther's father was Noah, son of Aaron Jernigan (Florida). My father and grandfather were also on horseback when the old bridge collapsed, killing Raymond, badly wounding Luther. But my dad's horse fell 40 feet and landed on his feet--with my father still astride. The bridge is one of three swinging bridges in Texas still standing. Gov. Bush rededicated the bridge this year following repairs. It spans the Colorado River between Mills County and San Saba County in Texas. Raymond, I believe, was nine and my dad was 11 when the mishap occured.
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Steve Jernigan ran across the following obit and thought it might be of interest to others. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family.
DALLAS MORNING NEWS 7/27/1999
JERNIGAN, JACK ARLEN, born December 24, 1934, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 25, 1999. Jack was born in Lepanto, Ark. to the parentage of N. O. and Sadie Jernigan. He was preceded in death by his son Jason in 1987. He was beloved husband, father and Papa. Survivors include his wife of 36 years Jo. Sons: Mark, Kirkland, WA. , Jack Jernigan Jr.and wife, Stacey, Dallas, TX. & Justin Jernigan, Dallas, TX. Grandchildren: Brittany, long beach, WA. Hunter & Jillian, Dallas, TX. Brothers: Al, Dallas, TX, and Roy, Laughlin,Nevada: Sister Eva Jo Turner, Dallas, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews, Funeral Services 3pm Tuesday, July 27, 1999, in GROVEHILL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL with rev. Terry Blankenship officiating. Interment Grove Hill Memorial Park. 3920 Samuell Blvd.Dallas, TX.
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Kathy Jernigan sends this info on Richard Call Jernigan.
Richard Call Jernigan, son of Cary and Lucy Jernigan, grandson of Ben and Vashti Jernigan served in the 6th Alabama Cavalry, Company I, Private. He served under Gen. James Holt Clanton in the mounted cavalry. He enlisted in Nov 1861 and was discharged Apr 22, 1865 in Pollard, AL. James Walton Jernigan was Richard's younger brother, 4 or 5 years younger, and he served in the 1st Florida Regiment, Company B. He enlisted in Mar 1861 and was discharged April 22, 1865. Richard filed for pension in Oklahoma in 1915. His application # is 3058, Reel #8. He died in Sept, 1924 in Yale, Oklahoma and is buried in the Yale Cemetery. James Walton Jernigan lived in San Diego, Calif in 1916 and probably died there. Richard's pension was $2.50 per month, payable every three months. After the war, Richard and James went to Texas. That is where my husbands grandfather was born, July 24th, 1876 in Horton, TX, De Witt County. Hope this info helps someone.
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Stacie Smith writes:
I found where (James) Wesley Wrigdon Jernigan and Emma E. Jernigan are buried. They are At
Pickens OK. in County Line Cemetery. The stones read as follows. (this information
provided by McCurtain Co. Genealogy Society.
Emma E. Jernigan
31 May 1878
04 Apr. 1971
Wesley W. Jernigan
01 May 1875
00 Sep. 1945
The day of death was not recorded.
Also received some information from Faye Davidson confirming that James Wesley Wrigdon
Jernigan must have dropped the name James.
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Dan Fairfax is hoping that
someone can shed some light on his query.
Micajah Fairfax, 1800 Bladen County, NC Census is supposed to have married a JERNIGAN
related to Whitmell Jernigan, s/o George Jernigan, III (b. 1753, Suffolk, Va.; d. 1833,
Wayne County, NC) and grand-son of George M. Jernigan, jr. (b. abt. 1730) and wife Lydia
KEENE. Whitmell Jernigan mentioned Nedom/Needham/Neadham Fairfax (1850 Columbus County, NC
Census) as a cousin in his 1793 Bladen County, NC Will (probated 1803-1805). We believe
MICAJAH FAIRFAX is Nedom/Needham/Neadham Fairfax's father. Please contact Dan in one of
the following ways if you can help.
2629 Somerset Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37217
Home email: dfair777@home.com
Work email: dfairfax@nespower.com
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Judy Jernigan is trying to help Ann Hull who believes Ancle Vernon Jernigan b. Jan 3, 1901 d. Oct. 5, 1965 is her father.
Ancle was first married to Rosie Douglas and on July 17, 1952, he married second to Polly (maybe Lillian) Youngblood. It is believed that Ancle moved to Arizona about 1952/53 and died there. However, we think he might be buried in Hardeman County, TN.
His parents were: James William Jernigan and
Minnie Mae Jenkins. Ancle's other siblings are:
Charlie Millard m. Ottie Mayfield;
Ivy Virginia m. Henry Hodge;
James Hugh m. 1st Verdee Lott, m. 2nd Dora Hodge;
Mrytle m. Lee Smith;
Mary Lou m. Ervin Smith.
Ancle had one child by Rosie:
Virginia m. Fred McCoy
and three children by Polly:
Vernie May;
Jackie m. JC Sexton
Jimmie.
If you have any information about Ancle (also
known as A.V. and "Ants") and/or any of his siblings or where he might be
buried, Ann would greatly appreciate it. She does not have internet and would appreciate
it if you would email any information to me. Thank you so much with your assistance.
Judy Jernigan
13719 HWY 140 N;
Lepanto, AR 72354;
PHONE - 870-475-2578
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Kathy
Jernigan sends this informationwhich may help Rosemary:
There are at least two Richard C. Jernigans in TN. Richard C. and a Richard Columbus
Jernigan
were cousins. Richard C.'s dad was James Wesley Jernigan 1936-1886 and Richard Columbus's
dad
was Wigdon Rufus Jernigan 1824-1878. These men were brothers and sons of Arthur Alford
Jernigan. These Richards are the sixth generation from George and Lydia Jernigan of Wayne
Co. NC. Arthur Alford moved from Wayne Co. NC to Tennesse.
Rosemary Maxedon writes that her husband is a
descendant of Pearly Mae JERNIGAN STANLEY. "She is his great-grandmother. I have just
begun to do research and have only come up with the name of Pearly's father, Richard C.
JERNIGAN, and the first name of her mother, Susanna M. Pearly was born about 1888 and I
believe she was born in Tenn. She died giving birth or shortly after the birth of my
husband's grandmother, Audrey Marlene STANLEY. Audrey Marlene STANLEY was born 19 May,
1920, in Alamo, Tenn. Pearly Mae JERNIGAN marrried William Jefferson STANLEY. I have not
found many dates as of yet, but I'm just getting started. If there is anyone who might
have information on Pearly's father and mother, or any other ancestors, I would love to
hear from them. Thanks in advance for your help.
P.O. BOX 3221
ALPINE, WY 83128
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Glenda M. Todd was searching your website for a connection to the William Bird who married Elizabeth Jernigan in Robertson Co., TN in early 1800's and I believe they went on to Carroll Co., TN. William's father was William Bird who died in 1809 in Robertson Co., TN. I descend from this William's brother, Thomas Bird, who died there in 1805. If anyone has any information on these Birds please contact Glenda
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Rosemary Cox is researching the family of John Wiley Jernigan born in 1835 who married Martha Todd in 1858. Believed to have lived in Rutherford Co., Tenn. Wife, Martha, was born in 1843. They had a daughter, Anne, who was born in 1861. She moved to Texas and married a Landman and then a Wood. If anyone is researching this line or has info, please let Rosemary know.
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Barbara Fowler sends this report of the Jernigan reunion in Troy, AL.
The descendants of Calvin E. and Susan Bardin
Jernigan held a reunion in Troy, AL, July 9-11. It was a lively group that met at the
Holiday Inn in Troy on Friday night. It was great to meet old friends and make some new
ones.
We all went out for a buffet on Friday night before the Jernigan/Hughes girls arrived. We
understand that it took them a week to come from Texas. They don't get out very often and
it seems they made a profitable stop in Mississippi! They found us before we finished our
meal however and they certainly added some spice!
We then returned to our hospitality room where Kay Stone had her computer set up and we
looked up some families on her extensive database. Barbara Fowler had made a stop in
Dothan, AL library and had found some new information on a Jernigan family that we
followed. Kay also told us about the reprinting of Jernigan Reunion which she hopes to
have published by August.
On Saturday we had a luncheon at the motel. Virginia Jernigan Sanders, a descendent of
Moody Jernigan attended and told us about her Jernigan book that was published in 1996.
This family of Jernigans lived in the SE Alabama area and she has just recently learned
that they came from Marion, SC and are related to the Benjamin and Vashti Jernigan line.
In the afternoon, we toured Troy, visited some cemeteries, and enjoyed some swimming
before going to a local restaurant for another great meal.
The group enjoyed Troy and are thinking-or were thinking-of going back next year. Virginia
offered to contact the local library to have it opened for Saturday afternoon. Gayle
Schulz continued on to Pensacola, Fl and she writes that she had a great time there and
found lots of Jernigans. She is now thinking that perhaps the group should go to Pensacola
next year!
Denny Jernigan and Gayle Shultz did a great job-so great that we all voted for them to do
it again next year!
Here is a list of those attending.
1. Barbara J. Fowler
2. Jim Jernigan
3. India Jernigan
4. Jesse Adams
5. Carolyn Adams
6. Kay Stone
7. Denny Jernigan
8. Debbie Jernigan
9. Virginia Jernigan Sanders
10. Earl Myrick (This is the Earl of Myrick and Lady Francine .)
11. Francine Myrick
12. Ronald Myrick
13. Courtney Myrick
14. Nicole Parmer (friend of Courtney's)
15. Horace Myrick
16. Sheila Myrick
17. Virgil Myrick
18. Jane Myrick
19. Elbert Myrick
20. Sharon McCrory
21. Shane McCrory
22. Gail Schulz
23. Carl Schulz
24. Matthew Schulz
25. Kathy Mosley (Kathy, Betty, Becky, Lorine are the Jernigan/Hughes girls)
26. Betty Jacks
27. Becky Hopkins
28. Lorine Terry
29. Tamsey Schlegel
30. Melvin Schlegel
31. Sue Chumley
32. Michael Lewis
33. Alice Lewis
34. Abbey Trone
35. John Trone
36. Margaret Bruce
37. Dan Bruce
38. Helen Myrick Montgomery
39. Rita Milligan
40. Cindy Myrick Pollock
41. Amy Hollinghead
42. Leon Hayward (Sandy) Myrick
43. Lynda Myrick
44. Michael Lewis
45. Alice Lewis (Mike's wife)
46. Alicia Lewis (Mike's daughter)
47. Katherine Diane Heller (Mike's daughter)
48. James Heller (Katherine's husband)
49. Jacob Heller (Katherine's son)
50. Gabriel Heller (Katherine's son)
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Editor's Note
OK, I tried, I really did! I sat down yesterday to put this edition of the Jernigan Homepage together and was doing quite well. It was 11:30 and I was actually going to get it online by midnight, thus accomplishing the proper publication date! Then... disaster struck! The computer froze and I hadn't saved my work. So this one is coming out on the 2nd instead of the 1st! Better luck next month!
Of course, next month we will probably be moving (that is my family). We are still in the process of looking for a house which means that I am spending a week in PA and a week in SC. This traveling back and forth is for the birds! (Actually, birds are smart enough to do it only twice a year!) When I left SC this time, I vowed not to return until we had a house. I'm hoping that that time will be this week as I left my youngest with my Mom and I wouldn't want her to feel abandoned!
House-hunting is more of an adventure than I bargained for! Between the consideration of where the girls should go to school, having room for the pets to roam, finding a house with enough bedrooms for all, finding a house that doesn't have that awful orange or green carpet from the 60's with pink. orange and maroon wallpaper on the walls, in our price range...well, gee you wouldn't think it would be that hard! Now it is possible that I will be a Martian! Yes, there is a town here called Mars. No I don't know why, but they have great schools. I don't know if the mascot is a little green man or not...
As to the moving of the Jernigan Homepage. I know that the person who offered me her assitance in moving it thinks that I am a nutcase, (and probably rightly so) but I haven't had the time to contact her and talk with her about it. Sorry Candice! As soon as things settle down around here, I will call you! I will let everyone know when the move is planned, so don't worry!
My grandmother is having laser surgery on her cataracts this week. That is why Kim, my youngest is staying with her grandmother. She is helping my mom with my grandmother, and from what I understand, beating the daylights out of both of them in Canasta!
If you know of any reunions coming up, please send me the information. Or if you have any reports like Barbara's, I'll be happy to include them on the homepage as well. Information is always welcomed and thank you for putting "for the homepage" in your subject lines of your emails! That has been a great help to me.
I know that I haven't responded to many emails lately. I apologize for my lack of writing skills. But my time has been very limited and I am trying to do the best I can. If you have noticed that Sharon Tingley hasn't been around much lately it is because she is off having the time of her life on a month long vacation! We miss you Sharon! Hurry back!
Well I'd better load this and start that house search again. I'm sure that God has the perfect place out there. We just need to find it! I am skimping on updating evertything else except for the homepage. Please forgive me this one more thing until I am settled. See you next month!
Until then... Happy Hunting!
Your editor,
Marla Boots