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

Tombstone Tuesday Essie Brumfield McEwen and Edna McEwen

 Essie Brumfield McEwen and Edna McEwen

Essie Brumfield McEwen and her daughter Edna McEwen have family roots for generations in Pike County, Mississippi. They tragically lost their lives in a motor vehicle accident on June 6, 1971. 

The Greenwood Commonwealth Newspaper Greenwood, Mississippi o7 June 1971 page 12

 They are at rest in the Pink Hill Church Cemetery located at 1154 Jewel Drive McComb, Mississippi 39648 which is located across the street from the Pink Hill Church located. 

Precious are our memories ...

----The Tree Gardener

Silas Caston Part 2

 Silas Caston is the son of Liddie Brumfield Caston and Calvin Caston. On July 19, 1912, Calvin Caston died in Pike County, Mississippi.   Calvin was a member of the Masonic Benefit Association.  As a member of this association, he purchase a policy with a graduated payout with a maximum face value of $700.00 he bequeathed 1/3 to his wife Lydia (Liddie) Caston and 2/3 to his son Silas Caston. In his will, Silas was named executor and guardian without bond for Liddie.  Liddie died July 5, 1916.

Silas Caston had an identified second family with Francis Moses Lane and their children in Pike County, Mississippi. From this union Myrtis on May 3, 1903, Eugene Edward 1910 and Rovelia on June 14, 1911 were born. Frances Moses was married to Harry Lane on February 10, 1889.

"United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPDN-263 : accessed 22 August 2022), Francis Lane, Beat 1, Pike, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 95, sheet 14A, family 236, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 756; FHL microfilm 1,374,769

On the 1910 census, Francis Lane was enumerated as a widow with children.  Her family was the next household enumerated in the census after Silas Caston's family, 

Name                Relationship            Sex         Age

Lane, Francis         Head                            F              38

           Alpha         daughter                        F               14

           Julie Ann  daughter                        F               12

           Robert            son                             M              10 

            Myrtis       daughter                        F                 6

           Edward           son                            M                3

The birthdate of Myrtis on her Social Security Death Index does not correspond to the birthdate on her obituary and headstone which is May 3, 1907.   Edward (Eugene Edward) 's 1907 date of birth does not correspond to the family reunion record and the 1910 census record. Rovelia on her Social Security Application and Claims Index identifies her parents as Harry Lane and Francis Mosses (Moses).

On Eugene Edward's marriage certificate to Rosa Mae Powell on April  5, 1940 to he identifies his parents as Silas Caston and Francis Caston.

Silas and his family continued to live in Pike County near Magnolia and Walker's Bridge Roads. The family was enumerated in the 1920 Federal census.

1920 U.S. census, Pike County, Mississippi, population scheduled, Leggett precinct Beat 1, supervisor district 7. enumeration district 100, sheet 20B, dwelling 245, family 382, Silas Caston Database with images Ancestry.com 

Name             Relationship        Sex         Age 

Caston, Silas         Head               M           56

              Ruth           wife                 F           52

              Rosa         daughter          F            23

              Dora         daughter          F            21

              Lidy           daughter         F            19

              Fannie's    daughter         F            17

              Golden      daughter         F            10

              Ernest           son               M             4

              Dorie's           son              M           15

Ernest Caston was a grandson. 

The 1930 Federal census is below  

1930 U.S. census, Pike County, Mississippi, population scheduled, Leggett precinct Beat 1, supervisor district 10, enumeration district 57-1, sheet 3B, dwelling 57, family 57, Silas Caston Database with images Ancestry.com

Name             Relationship        Sex         Age 

Caston, Silas                Head                            M               66

              Ruthie              wife                              F                63

               Dora             daughter                        F                29

              Littie              daughter                       F                 27

              Earnest         grandson                       M                14

               Jessie           granddaughter              F                  8

                 S.D.             grandson                       M               7/12

Ruth Williams Caston was enumerated on April 23, 1930 in the census and died in October.  Silas Caston died on January 23, 1938.