Robert Brumfield Part 2

 

Robert Brumfield homestead located in Pike County, Mississippi was near the homesteads of  Ervin (Irvin) Brumfield, Jack Gatlin and Calvin Caston.  Irvin Brumfield was a homestead witness for Robert Brumfield. The geographic  location of the other men's land suggest that knew each other.

Diagram of Land Patent Pike County T2-N, R9-E Section 15 and part of Section 22

I have been unable to locate Robert and Ann Brumfield in the 1900 Federal census. Many times adult children live near their parents. I used the names of their children  and their spouses to try to locate them.

 Using this method, I was still unable to locate them.   I was however able to locate two individuals who are probably  their children Senia Brumfield and James Brumfield  in the 1900 census enumerated on the same page as Jack Gatlin. 

"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9XT-14J : accessed 18 October 2022), Jack Gatlin, Beat 1 (part of), Pike, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 105, sheet 5A, family 65, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,825.

Senia Brumfield and James Brumfield 1900 Federal Census Pike County, Mississippi extracted

Jack Gatlin is listed on the marriage bond of Seany Brumfield and Richard Conerly on January 29, 1891. A marriage bond is different from a marriage license. A marriage bond requires that an individual give a monetary amount for the intent to marry.   If it is later found that there was a legal reason for the marriage not to take place the bond amount is forfeited. Jack Gatlin assisted in paying the bond.  

The search for more information concerning  Robert and Ann Brumfield will continue.

---The Tree Gardener

Robert Brumfield Part 1

 

Robert Brumfield was born enslaved in about 1834 in Mississippi. His parents nor enslaver have not been identified at this time.  On September 11, 1869, he filed application #3212 for 160 acres of land at the Pike County, Mississippi Land Office in Jackson, Hinds County. 

 He is enumerated as a 35-year-old farm hand in the 1870 Pike County, Mississippi census with inferred wife and children. His inferred wife was Ann 32, and the children were Anna Bell 10, Jennette 6 and Robert 1 years old.  On August 29, 1876, Robert submitted his final proof document for his homestead. Henry Conerly and Irvin Brumfield were his sworn witnesses. They were prevented from attending in person at the land office secondary to distance and means. The witnesses in a single document stated that he had a wife and six children. He had cultivated 35 acres of land, 2 cotton houses, a smokehouse, crib stables and other houses.  Irvin Brumfield was the son of Liddie Brumfield Caston. Henry Conerly was also a witness for Irvin Brumfield's homestead on August 21, 1877. Robert received his homestead patent on June 24, 1878.

Robert Brumfield is enumerated in the Pike County 1880 census.  He and his wife Ann had five additional children during the intervening years Frank 9, Harriet 6, Cina 5, Jimmy 2 and Jesse 2/12 months. Significantly, Jack Gatlin's family is enumerated on the same census page.

"United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4G1-Y9G : 14 January 2022), Bob Brumfield, Beat 1, Pike, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district ED 37, sheet, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .

1880 Census

Brumfield,    Bob               Male                46 y

                         Ann           Female             41 y

                        Jenette         Female            15 y

                        Robert          Male                10 y

                        Frank            Male                 9 y

                        Harriet         Female             6 y

                        Cina              Female             5 y

                        Jimmie         Male                 2 y 

            

The Mississippi Enumeration of Educable Children Data Base 1850-1892 and 1908-1957 has been instrumental in identifying families between the years of the United States federal census. The data in the records designate the sex, age and race of the children.  Robert's children attended school and worked on the farm. In the Holmesville, Pike County 1885 census Robert and his children are listed as Robert 16, Harriet 14, Frank 11, Cina 9, Jas (James) 7   and John 5.  On the school census, are familiar names of other parents and children from prior blog posts: Frank Brumfield, Edmond Downs, Gale Brumfield and Eli Brumfield.

Mississippi Enumeration of Educable Children, 1850-1892; 1908-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939F-PV9F-WD?cc=1856425&wc=M6NC-7P8%3A167436801%2C167437202 : 18 September 2015), Pike > 1885 > image 6 of 178; Government Records, Jackson.

A list of established schools in the county with trustees and teachers was identified in the Magnolia Gazette in 1886. Numbers 11, 12 and 13 are African American men who were involved in the education of their children.  The Pink Hill trustees were Jack Gatlin, Robert Brumfield and Jerry Conerly 

The Magnolia Gazette 

Magnolia, Mississippi

 12 Feb 1886, Fri  •  Page 2

 In the Holmesville, Pike County 1890 school census Robert Brumfield's children Harriet 16, Sina 14, James 12, John 9 and Jesse 7 are listed. Other parents and children are listed on the page which includes Thomas Brumfield, Ely (Eli) Brumfield, Irvin Brumfield, Ellen Brumfield and Harry Barnes. 

Robert had one child enrolled in school seen in the Holmesville, Pike County 1896 census Jess (Jesse) 12. On the school census, are familiar names of other parents and children: Irvin Brumfield, Eli Brumfield, Leah Bridges, George and Harry Barnes. 

More information to come.

--- The Tree Gardener

Tombstone Tuesday Charlie Barnes and Bertha Brumfield Barnes

 Charlie Barnes and Bertha Brumfield Barnes

Charlie Barnes born on October 24, 1901 the child of Jerry and Jane Anders (Andrews) Barnes whose roots extend three generations in Mississippi. An extensive genealogy of the Barnes Family of Pike County, Mississippi by Rosie M. Polk is available  Genealogy.com.

 https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/p/o/l/Rosie-M-Polk/GENE4-0007.html

Bertha Brumfield was born  December 10, 1905. The family history of Bertha Brumfield's parents Willis C. Brumfield and Nethia Gatlin has been posted in prior blogs. Bertha Brumfield was the sibling of Eddie Brumfield Sr., Ethel Brumfield Nichols, Bessie Brumfield McEwen, Gussie Brumfield, Wilcous Brumfield, Milton Brumfield, Thad Brumfield, Herman Brumfield, Agusta Brumfield and Essie Brumfield McEwen.

Charlie Barnes and Bertha Brumfield were married in Pike County on January 23, 1926. Charlie and Bertha were farmers raised their children and remained in Pike County their entire lives.

Pike County, Mississippi Book Z/Page 173  file# 0034704

Bertha departed this life March 12, 1974 at 68 years old. 

Charlie Barnes Obituary

        

Enterprise-Journal

Comb, Mississippi

18 Apr 1990, Wed  •  Page 12

                  

They are in interred at the Pink Hill Church Cemetery 1154 Jewell Drive in McComb, Mississippi.

    --- Precious are our memories

---The Tree Gardener

Jesse Caston

 Jesse Caston is the son of Liddie Brumfield Caston and Calvin Caston. Born in 1866 according to the 1880 federal census and 1885 school census in Pike County, Mississippi probably on the homestead established by his parents.   Jesse was enumerated in the 1870 and 1880 federal Census along with his parents and siblings.

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Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 9 East, Pike, Mississippi; Roll: M593_745; Page: 128B; Image: 262; Family History Library Film: 552244.

1870

NAME	AGE
Caston, Calvin	38
Lydia	41
Thomas	17
Elvira	15
Rosann	14
Isham	12
Greene	10
Silas	7
Jesse	4
Adeline	3

"United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4G1-JB2: 14 January 2022), Criston, Beat 1, Pike, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district ED 37, sheet, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm

1880

NAME	AGE
Caston, Calvin	47
Lydia	50          Wife
Greene	19          Son
Silas	16          Son
Jesse	14         Son

Jesse also attend school and was enumerated in the 1885 Pike School census with his father Calvin and siblings Adeline and Monroe. There names are recorded near the bottom of the image.

NAME

AGE

Caston, Calvin

47          

Lydia

50          Wife

Greene

19          Son

Silas

16          Son

Jesse

 14         Son

Mississippi Enumeration of Educable Children, 1850-1892; 1908-1957," database with images, <i>FamilySearch</i> (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939F-PV9F-G9?cc=1856425&wc=M6NC-7P8%3A167436801%2C167437202 : 18 September 2015), Pike > 1885 > image 7 of 178; Government Records, Jackson.

1885

Name of Child	Age	Sex	Color	Parent or Guardian
Caston   Jesse	19	M	Col	Calvin Caston
“         “   Adeline	17	F	“	“                      “
“         “    Monroe	12	M	“	“                     “

Jesse was enumerated in the 1900 Pike County federal census as a single man who is a log sawyer living as a boarder in the house of Mack Raybon. A log sawyer is someone who saws logs for a sawmill. The Fernwood Lumber Company was the largest logging company at that time.  In the census, his birthday is recorded as May, 1866 but his age is listed as 34 which should be 24.

"United States Census, 1900," database with   images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9XT-ZNZ : accessed 13 September 2022), Jesse Caston in household of Mack Raybon, Beat 4 (part excl. McComb town), Pike, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 110, sheet 75A, family 71, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,825.

Name	Relationship	Color	Sex	Date of birth	Age	Married
Caston  Jesse	boarder	B	M	May 1866	34	S

I have identified an individual with the name Jesse Caston in Pike County with a family. My genealogy research has been unable to definitely  identify Jesse Caston  beyond 1900 at this time.   The search will continue.

--- The Tree Gardener