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James Smith was born in 1795 at Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Smith and Elizabeth Cowan.¹ He was not mentioned in his father's will of 27 March 1817 so it is possible that he died prior to the writing of the will.²

Jedekiah Smith was born in 1798 at Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Smith and Elizabeth Cowan.¹

Lucinda Smith was born in 1809 at Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Smith and Elizabeth Cowan.¹ Lucinda Smith married Henry Collins.¹

In the census of on 23 October 1850, Lucinda Collins were listed as living with Henry Collins at Lost District, Cobb County, Georgia. Also living with them were William J. Collins, 19, and Jessee M. Collins, 16.²

Caroline Smith was born in 1809 at Georgia.¹ Caroline Smithwas residing at Roswell, Cobb County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Smith and Elizabeth Cowan.¹

Rev Nicholas Watters was born on 20 November 1740 at Westminster Parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.³ He was the son of Godfrey Watters and Sarah White.^1,3 Rev Nicholas Watters married Hannah Bull.¹ Rev Nicholas Watters appeared on the census of 1790 at Union County, South Carolina; His household consisted of 1 free white male 16 and over, 2 free white females and 9 slaves.⁴

Rev Nicholas Watters was listed as the head of a household on the 1800 census Harford County, Maryland. The only person in the household was 1 free white male 45 and over.⁵ He died on 10 August 1804 at Bethel Cemetery, Charleston County, South Carolina, at age 63.⁶

Hannah Bull married Rev Nicholas Watters, son of Godfrey Watters and Sarah White.¹ Hannah Bull died before 1800 at Maryland; There was no female in the household for Nicholas Watters in 1800.²

Godfrey Watters was born on 17 September 1703 at Anne Arundel County, Maryland.¹ He was the son of Henry Watters and Ann (?).^1,2 Godfrey Watters married Sarah White on 3 November 1726.^2,1 Godfrey Watters died on 15 May 1754 at Baltimore County, Maryland, at age 50.³

Sarah White was born in 1708 at Anne Arundel County, Maryland.^2,3 She married Godfrey Watters, son of Henry Watters and Ann (?), on 3 November 1726.^1,4 Sarah White died in 1803.^1,2

Henry Watters married Ann (?).²

Ann (?) married Henry Watters.²

Stephen Nolen IV was born on 17 October 1787 at Fairfield County, South Carolina.² He was the son of Stephen Nolen III and Mary Smith.² Stephen Nolen IV married Mary (Polly) Addison, daughter of Christopher Addison and Barbara (?), in 1808.^3,4

     Stephen Nolen IV was listed as the head of a household on the 1810 census in 1810 Fairfield County, South Carolina. His household consisted of 1 free white male under 10, 1 free white male 16-25, and 1 free white female age 16-25. His named was written as Stephen Knowland Junr.⁵

Stephen Nolen IV was listed as the head of a household on the 1820 census Gwinnett County, Georgia. His household consisted of 1 free white male under 10, 1 free white male age 10-16, 1 free white male 26 to 45, 4 free white females under 10, and 1 free white female 26-45. His name appeared as Stephen Noland.⁶ He purchased land from Stephen Nolen III in 1820 at Fairfield County, South Carolina.⁷ Stephen Nolen IV purchased land from Samuel Geasling in 1822 at Newton County, Georgia.⁸ He purchased land from John McBride in 1822 at Newton County, Georgia.⁸ He purchased land from Charles Stewart in 1823 at Newton County, Georgia.⁸ He sold land to Alexander Douglas in 1824 at Fairfield County, South Carolina.⁷ He purchased land from William Nolin in 1824 at Fairfield County, South Carolina.⁷ He purchased land from Jesse Griswald in 1825 at Newton County, Georgia.⁸ He appeared on the census of 1830 at Newton County, Georgia; His household consisted of 2 free white males age 5 to 10, 1 free white male age 10 to 15, 1 free white male age 40 to 50, 2 free white female under 5 years of age, 2 free white females age 10 to 15, 1 free white female age 15 to 20, and 1 free white female age 30 to 40.⁹ He sold land to William J. Nesbit in 1832 at Newton County, Georgia.⁸ He sold land to William Nolen in 1832 at Newton County, Georgia.⁸ He purchased land from Hyram Hays in 1833 at Newton County, Georgia.⁸ He purchased land from Robert Reynolds in 1833 at Newton County, Georgia.⁸ He purchased land from Abner Nolen in 1838 at Newton County, Georgia.⁸ He sold land to Alexandria Figuett in 1839 at Newton County, Georgia.⁸ He sold land to William Lummers in 1839 at Newton County, Georgia.⁸

Stephen Nolen was listed as the head of a household on the census of 1840 Chambers County, Alabama. His household consisted of 2 free white males age 5-10, 1 free white male age 10-15, 1 free white male age 15-20, 1 free white male age 50-60, 1 free white female age 5-10, 1 free white female age 10-15, 1 free white female age 20-30, 1 free white female age 40-50, and 1 free white female age 70-80.¹⁰ He was granted land on 10 October 1840 at Chambers County, Alabama; The land description reads: "the North West quarter of the South West quarter of Section twenty six in Township twenty four, of Range twenty seven, in the District of Lands subject to sale at Montgomery, Alabama, containing forty acres and five hundredths of an acre."¹¹

Stephen Nolen IV appeared on the 1850 census at Coosa County, Alabama, on 28 September 1850. Living with him were Mary (Polly) Nolen, Isaac Nolen, Thomas Jefferson Nolen and Andrew Jackson Nolen. He (Stephen Nolen) was said to be 62 years of age, a farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 and born in SC.¹²

Stephen Nolen was listed as the head of a household on the 1860 census at the Southern Division, Equality, Coosa County, Alabama, on 26 July 1860.. The value of his real estate was listed as $4,000 and the value of his personal estate was listed as $35,765.¹³ He died on 5 May 1870 at Coosa County, Alabama, at age 82.²

Jesse James Bartlett was born on 25 April 1870 at Dumas, Tippah County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of James Bartlett and Margaret Amelia Creighton.²

Jesse James Bartlett was enumerated in the household of James Bartlett and Margaret Amelia Bartlett on the census of 1880 at Tippah County, Mississippi, as a son.³ Jesse James Bartlett married Melissa Katherine Plummer, daughter of John Jasper Plummer and Martha Ann Cook, on 19 April 1891 at Dumas, Tippah County, Mississippi.^1,4

J. J. Bartlett was listed as the head of household on the census of 16 June 1900 at Alcorn County, Mississippi. Also living in the house were his wife, M. K. Bartlett, his sons, Leslie Bartlett and Arthur Bartlett, his daughters, Lillian E. Bartlett, Hallie Bartlett and Maggie May Bartlett.⁵

J. J. Bartlett was listed as the head of household on the 1920 Federal census on 31 January 1920 at Beat 3 (part of), Prentiss County, Mississippi. Also living in the house were his wife, Melissa Bartlett, his sons, L. L. Bartlett, W. A. Bartlett and Louis Bartlett , his daughters, Birdie Bartlett, Effie Bartlett and Ruby Bartlett.⁶

Jesse J. Bartlett was listed as the head of household on the census recorded 5 April 1930 at Beat 3, Baldwyn, Prentiss County, Mississippi. Also living in the household were his wife, Melissa K. Bartlett, his daughters, Effie M. Bartlett and Ruby I. Bartlett.⁷ Jesse James Bartlett died on 26 May 1952 at Baldwyn, Prentiss County, Mississippi, at age 82.¹

Melissa Katherine Plummer was born on 26 March 1868 at Dumas, Tippah County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of John Jasper Plummer and Martha Ann Cook.^2,1

Melissa Katherine Plummer was listed on 11 September 1870 as a household member living with John Jasper Plummer on the census at Range 4, Township 5, Tippah County, Mississippi; Also listed in the household was Matt, aged 7 WM. There are two children not listed: Joseph and Abba I. The age would fit for Joseph. Perhaps Joseph was Joseph Matthew. Abba I. is not listed. It is possible the family wasn't at home and whoever gave the names forgot one of the children or the census taker just missed one.³

Melissa Katherine Plummer was enumerated in the household of John Jasper Plummer and Martha Ann Plummer on the census of 5 June 1880 at Tippah County, Mississippi, as a daughter.⁴ Melissa Katherine Plummer married Jesse James Bartlett, son of James Bartlett and Margaret Amelia Creighton, on 19 April 1891 at Dumas, Tippah County, Mississippi.^1,5

M. K. Bartlett was listed as the wife of J. J. Bartlett on the census at Alcorn County, Mississippi, on 16 June 1900.⁶

Melissa Bartlett was listed as J. J. Bartlett's wife on the census at Beat 3 (part of), Prentiss County, Mississippi, on 31 January 1920.⁷

Melissa K. Bartlett was listed as Jesse J. Bartlett's wife on the census of 5 April 1930 at Beat 3, Baldwyn, Prentiss County, Mississippi.⁸ Melissa Katherine Plummer died on 15 August 1950 at Baldwyn, Prentiss County, Mississippi, at age 82.¹

Lillian E. Bartlett was born on 5 December 1891 at Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse James Bartlett and Melissa Katherine Plummer.¹

Lillian E. Bartlett was enumerated in the household of J. J. Bartlett and M. K. Bartlett on the census of 16 June 1900 at Alcorn County, Mississippi, as a daughter.²

Leslie Lee Bartlett was born on 4 October 1893 at Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Jesse James Bartlett and Melissa Katherine Plummer.¹

Leslie Bartlett was enumerated in the household of J. J. Bartlett and M. K. Bartlett on the census of 16 June 1900 at Alcorn County, Mississippi, as a son.²

L. L. Bartlett was enumerated in the household of J. J. Bartlett and Melissa Bartlett on the census of 31 January 1920 at Beat 3 (part of), Prentiss County, Mississippi, as a son.³

Maggie May Bartlett was born on 9 October 1897 at Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse James Bartlett and Melissa Katherine Plummer.¹

Maggie May Bartlett was enumerated in the household of J. J. Bartlett and M. K. Bartlett on the census of 16 June 1900 at Alcorn County, Mississippi, as a daughter.²

William Arthur Bartlett was born on 27 November 1899 at Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Jesse James Bartlett and Melissa Katherine Plummer.¹

Arthur Bartlett was enumerated in the household of J. J. Bartlett and M. K. Bartlett on the census of 16 June 1900 at Alcorn County, Mississippi, as a son.²

W. A. Bartlett was enumerated in the household of J. J. Bartlett and Melissa Bartlett on the census of 31 January 1920 at Beat 3 (part of), Prentiss County, Mississippi, as a son.³

Birdie Lou Bartlett was born on 10 July 1903 at Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse James Bartlett and Melissa Katherine Plummer.¹

Birdie Bartlett was enumerated in the household of J. J. Bartlett and Melissa Bartlett on the census of 31 January 1920 at Beat 3 (part of), Prentiss County, Mississippi, as a daughter.² Birdie Lou Bartlett died in May 2003 at Shreveport, Louisiana, at age 99.³

Louis Bartlett was born on 17 March 1905 at Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Jesse James Bartlett and Melissa Katherine Plummer.¹

Louis Bartlett was enumerated in the household of J. J. Bartlett and Melissa Bartlett on the census of 31 January 1920 at Beat 3 (part of), Prentiss County, Mississippi, as a son.² Louis Bartlett died on 31 March 2001 at Baldwyn, Prentiss County, Mississippi, at age 96.³ He was buried on 5 April 2001 at Prentiss County, Mississippi.³

Effie M. Bartlett was born on 14 May 1907 at Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse James Bartlett and Melissa Katherine Plummer.¹

Effie Bartlett was enumerated in the household of J. J. Bartlett and Melissa Bartlett on the census of 31 January 1920 at Beat 3 (part of), Prentiss County, Mississippi, as a daughter.²

Effie M. Bartlett was listed as the daughter of Jesse J. Bartlett on the census recorded 5 April 1930 at Beat 3, Baldwyn, Prentiss County, Mississippi.³ Effie M. Bartlett died on 21 November 2000 at age 93.

Hallie Bartlett was born on 11 September 1895 at Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse James Bartlett and Melissa Katherine Plummer.¹

Hallie Bartlett was enumerated in the household of J. J. Bartlett and M. K. Bartlett on the census of 16 June 1900 at Alcorn County, Mississippi, as a daughter.²

? Bartlett was born on 25 September 1900 at Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Jesse James Bartlett and Melissa Katherine Plummer.¹

James Bartlett was born on 9 December 1836 at White County, Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Joseph Bartlett and Martha Thomas.^1,2

On 16 September 1850, James Bartlett was living with Joseph Bartlett at Overton County, Tennessee.³

On 20 June 1860, James Bartlett was listed as a household member living with Joseph Bartlett in the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi.⁴ James Bartlett married Margaret Amelia Creighton, daughter of (?) Creighton and Margaret McGill, on 15 August 1861 at Tippah County, Mississippi.^1,5 James Bartlett began military service on 3 March 1862 at Ripley, Tippah County, Mississippi; when he enlisted as a private in Company L, 2nd Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A.⁶ On 1 July 1863 James Bartlett was captured and taken prisoner of war at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was taken to Fort Delaware, situated on Pea Patch Island in the middle of the river separating Delaware and New Jersey. He spent almost 2 full years there.^6,7 On 11 June 1865 James Bartlett was released from prison after taking the oath of allegiance to the United States at Fort Delaware.⁶

James Bartlett was listed on 12 September 1870 as the head of the household on the census at Tippah County, Mississippi. Also living in this household were Margaret Amelia Bartlett, Molly Jane Bartlett, Mary A. Bartlett, Joseph Thomas Bartlett and Robert H. Bartlett.⁸ In September 1876 at Tippah County, Mississippi, A. B. Davis filed a suit against him in Circuit Court. The outcome is not known.⁹ In March 1879 at Tippah County, Mississippi, A. B. Davis filed a suit against John Jasper Plummer, James Bartlett, Newton Moore, F. W. Carpenter and Jacob Sumers in Circuit Court.⁹

James Bartlett and Mary Lou Holman began living together circa 1880 at Tennessee. No marriage record has ever been found and James' first wife, Margaret, was still alive in 1900. Margaret was called a widow on the census and she lived with her daughter and son-in-law. Family members in Mississippi were aware, however, that James was alive as he visited there occasionally.^10,11

James Bartlett was listed as the head of household on the census in 1880 at Tippah County, Mississippi. Also living in the house were his wife, Margaret Amelia Bartlett, his sons, Joseph Thomas Bartlett, Jesse James Bartlett, Robert H. Bartlett and Bates Bartlett, his daughters, Mary A. Bartlett and Margaret Elizabeth Bartlett.¹²

James Bartlett was listed as the head of household on the census of 11 June 1900 at Warren County, Tennessee. Also living in the house were his wife, Mary Lou Bartlett, his sons, James Bartlett and Felix Beecham Bartlett, his daughters, Rosea C. Bartlett, Florence Bartlett, Mary Belle Bartlett, Martha Helen Bartlett and Lacey Mae Bartlett. Lacey Mae was listed as "unnamed" on the census.¹¹

     On 1 June 1904 at Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee, he submitted a Soldier's Application for Pension based on his service in the Civil War. The application had a questionnaire which was filled out as follows:
     How did you get out of the army? "I was in prison at Ft. Delaware at close of war."
     Did you take the oath of allegiance to the United States Government? "Yes--I had it to do or stay in prison."
     If so, when and under what cirumstances? "June 12th 1865--as stated above."
     Are you married, or have you been married? "Yes"
     If so, what is the size of your family? "Nine in family"
     What are the respective ages of your wife and children? "Wife 42, oldest child 18, next 15, 13, twins 10, next 4 years old."
     To what sex do your children belong? "Two boys, rest girls."
     Are not some of your children able to support you? "No"
     In what business are you now engaged, if any, and what do you earn? "Work at fruit nursery and make 75 cts a day."
     What estate have you in your own right, real and personal, and what is its value? "I have nothing."
     "What estate has your wife in her own right, real and personal, and what is its value? "She has nothing."
     How have you derived support for yourself and family for the last five years? "Worked by days. Work for it."
     Do you use intoxicants to any extent? "No."
     How long have you been an actual resident of the State of Tennessee? "8 years"
     Have you an attorney to look after this application? "No"

     The application was accepted on 28 Oct 1905. He was apparently drawing a sum until the time of death when attorney Ewell T. Weakley, acting for James' son, J. T. Bartlett, wrote a letter on 5 Nov 1926 to the State Pension Board in Nashville, stating that James Bartlett died in Miston, Dyer County, Tennessee at the home of his son, J. T., who paid all the expenses incident to his death and burial. The letter asked that the final pension check be sent to J. T. Bartlett to help with expenses. The file shows the Board of Pension Examiners ordered a check to be sent to J. T. Bartlett of Miston on 6 Nov 1926.⁶ James Bartlett died on 3 November 1926 at Miston, Dyer County, Tennessee, at age 89.¹³

Margaret Amelia Creighton was born in May 1843.⁴ She was the daughter of (?) Creighton and Margaret McGill.^2,3

On 23 September 1850, Margaret Amelia Creighton was living with Margaret Creighton at District No. 2, Tippah County, Mississippi.⁵

On 6 July 1860, Margaret Amelia Creighton was listed as a household member living with Margaret Creighton in the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi. Also listed in the same house but as another family was Newton J. Moore, head of household, age 32, b. KY, Elisabeth Moore age 32 b. AL, Francis J. Moore age 11 M, b. MS, George W. Moore age 8 b. MS, and Westley E. Moore age 5 M, b. MS..⁶ Margaret Amelia Creighton married James Bartlett, son of Joseph Bartlett and Martha Thomas, on 15 August 1861 at Tippah County, Mississippi.^1,7

Margaret Amelia Bartlett was listed on 12 September 1870 as a household member living with James Bartlett on the census at Tippah County, Mississippi.⁸

Margaret Amelia Bartlett was listed as the wife of James Bartlett on the 1880 census at Tippah County, Mississippi, in 1880.⁹

Margaret Bartlett was enumerated in the household of John Childers and Margaret E. Childers on the census of 2 June 1900 at Tippah County, Mississippi, as a mother-in-law.¹⁰ Margaret Amelia Creighton died circa 1900 at Mississippi.¹

Mary A. Bartlett was born in August 1866 at Mississippi.² She was the daughter of James Bartlett and Margaret Amelia Creighton.¹

Mary A. Bartlett was listed on 12 September 1870 as a household member living with James Bartlett on the census at Tippah County, Mississippi.³

Mary A. Bartlett was enumerated in the household of James Bartlett and Margaret Amelia Bartlett on the census of 1880 at Tippah County, Mississippi, as a daughter.⁴

Mary A. Bartlett was enumerated in the household of John Childers and Margaret E. Childers on the census of 2 June 1900 at Tippah County, Mississippi, as a sister-in-law.⁵