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Neil A PETTIGROVE was born 19 May 1847 in TALMAGE, WASHINGTON CO., MAINE. He died 14 Sep 1924 in IDAHO and was buried in OXFORD, NE. Neil married Maria MICHEL on 28 Mar 1869 in MUSCODA, WI.

Occupation: Postmaster/Harware & Merchantile of 8 years. Farmer and early settler of Oxford, Nebraska. He and his family traveled overland in spring of 1874from Muscoda, Wisconsin to Furnas Co. Nebraska. A Civil War Vet he served with the 25th Wisconsin Regiment. Marriage record Vol 4 Page 201 Grant Co. Wisconsin. Records at Lancaster Court House, Lancaster, WI.  He was enumerator for New Era Precinct census of 1880.

Maria MICHEL [Parents] "Mary" was born 5 Apr 1851 in Butler County, PA and agreed on marriage contract 28 Mar 1869 in Muscoda WI. She died 10 Jan 1920 in Oxford NE and was buried in Oxford NE. Mary married Neil A PETTIGROVE on 28 Mar 1869 in MUSCODA, WI.

Birth cert. #638-Pg. 58 of Butler, Pa.
Married: Neil A Pettigrove, 28 Mar 1869, Muscoda, WI. Cert. Vol. 4-Page 201.
 Born: 19 May 1847, Talmage, Wishington Co., Maine.
 Father: Neil,
Mother: Abigail, NMN. Res. at marriage: Pulaski TWP,Grant Co.
 Occ: Farmer, Postmaster/Hardware & Merchantile-8years, in Oxford, Nebraska.
 Military: Civil War- 25th Wis. Regiment.  Died: 14 Sep 1924.
Buried:Oxford, Neb.
They traveled overland to Nebraska, to Furas Co. in 1874.
They belonged to the M.E. Church in Muscoda, WI.

They had the following children:

  M i
WILLIAM Thomas PETTIGROVE was born 20 Feb 1870 in MUSCODA, PULASKI TWP, WI. He died 3 Apr 1938 in OXFORD, NE and was buried in OXFORD, NE.

MARRIED BERTHA INGALSBE 28 MAR 1906 SOMEWHERE IN NEBRASKA.
  F ii
ABIGAIL H. PETTIGROVE was born about 1871 in MUSCODA, WI.

ABIGAIL MARRIED 22 JUN 1892 IN OXFORD , NE TO EDWARD S. KOLLER. HER
YEAR OF BIRTH IS 1871 OR 1872.
  M iii
HARRISON M. PETTIGROVE was born 18 Mar 1876 in OXFORD, NE. He died 22 Nov 1939.

HARRISON MARRIED 10 JUN 1897 IN BOULDER, CO TO GEORGIA FRANCIS
LEARN.
  M iv
ALFRED E. PETTIGROVE was born 31 May 1878 in OXFORD, NE. He died 3 Apr 1935 in HANSON, IDAHO and was buried in HANSON, IDAHO.

ALFRED MARRIED 12 JUL 1899 AT BEAVER CITY, NE TO FRIEDA D. MEYER.
SHE DIED 13 AUG 1926.
  M v
PEARL BENJAMIN PETTIGROVE was born 14 Jul 1880 in OXFORD, NE. He died 13 Mar 1938 in OXFORD, NE and was buried in OXFORD, NE.

PEARL MARRIED 25 MAR 1903 IN OXFORD, NE TO MAY COLE. 1880-1955.
  M vi
EDWARD N. PETTIGROVE was born Oct 1895 in OXFORD, NE.

EDWARD APPARENTLY MARRIED A FLORENCE DUVAL. NO OTHER INFO HAS
BEEN LOCATED.

John BROOKS was born estimated 1802. He married Mary Ann GAY.

Mary Ann GAY was born estimated 1817. She married John BROOKS.

They had the following children:

  F i Gracie Ann BROOKS was born 27 Mar 1837.

RHODEN married Mary JOHNS.

Mary JOHNS [Parents] was born 1 1782. She married RHODEN.

Husband died before signing of 8 Jan 1817 deed.

James J. JOHNS [Parents] 1 was born 2, 3, 4 about 1810 in SC. He died 5, 6 about 1849. James married 7, 8 Keziah KELLY on 17 May 1828 in Wayne County, Georgia.

Keziah KELLY [Parents] 1, 2 was born 1808 in Wayne County, Georgia. She married 3, 4 James J. JOHNS on 17 May 1828 in Wayne County, Georgia.

They had the following children:

  M i Jeremiah JOHNS was born about 1829.
  M ii Levi JOHNS was born about 1829.
  F iii Mahala JOHNS was born about 1832.
  M iv James R. JOHNS was born about 1833 and died after 1900.
  M v Jessie Oliver JOHNS was born 11 Aug 1834 and died 5 Jun 1888.
  M vi Atkinson A JOHNS Colonel was born 22 May 1840 and died 5 May 1916.
  F vii Martha Almira JOHNS was born about 1842 and died BET 1880 AND 1900.
  M viii John D JOHNS was born about 1844 and died 27 May 1895.
  M ix Silas Newton JOHNS was born 2 Apr 1846 and died 23 Aug 1911.
  F x Keziah Delila JOHNS was born Aug 1834 and died after 1900.

Joseph Bryant JOHNS [Parents] 1, 2, 3 was born 4, 5 23 Apr 1858 in Camden Co., GA. He died 25 Aug 1926 and was buried in Sardis Cemetery, Charlton Co., Ga.. Joseph married Mary Lou WALKER.


The following is taken from "Story of Brantley County, GA, Vol. 1."

Bryant Johns was born April 23, 1858, son of William Flemon and Gracie Ann Brooks Johns. His paternal grandparents were Jeremiah H. and Mary Ann McClellan Johns (see their story).  He was married to Mary Lou Walker, born April 12 1867, daughter of J. C. and Julia Ann Mizell Walker.

They had eight children, two died as infants. The others were:

1) Lester, born 1887, died 1942.  He marrried Higginbotham of St. Augustine, FL. They had six children: Two died as infants. Their other children were Perry, Anna Lou, Thelma, and Hazel.

2) Bertha Amanda, born Mar. 31, 1890, died Dec 14, 1937.  She married Frank Bryant.  They had four children, two died as infants. The others were James I. and Pasco S. Bryant.

3) Dolphus H., born Dec. 25, 1893, died Dec. 1, 1954.

4) Everett, born Dec. 25, 1898, died Oct. 7, 1938.  Married Annie Bryant Davis.  They had three sons: Wade, Edward Joseph, and Carl Wesley.

5) Nilia Pearl, born Mar. 11, 1902, died Sept. 21, 1905.

6) Muriel Luis, born June 3, 1908, died Apr. 26, 1998.  Married Robert Alonzo Bryant.  They had four children:  Gordon, Sallie, Jane, and Joann. Also Muriel had a beloved step-son named Robin Bryant.

Bryant Johns was a farmer.  He made and sold syrup.  Muriel often talked of the happy "cane grinding days" at their house and how she would come home and "cap" the syrup in the metal cane to be shipped to Homestead, FL, to be sold.

Several in the family lived at Homestead at some time.  Lester, Everett, and Muriel lived most of their lives there and raised their families.

Old times still tell how Bryant was always one to "take in" and "set up" with the sick.

Mary Lou died Feb 8 1913 and Joseph Bryant Johns died Aug. 25, 1926.  They are buried at Sardie Cemetery in Charlton County.

Source of information: Jane Leitch, Route 2 Box 2005, Folkston, GA., 31537

Bryant Johns is the grandfather of Jane Leitch and she states that Bryant raised his family in Trader's Hill, near the Okefenoke Swamp and St. Mary's river. She can see his old homestead from her current residence. Jane states that his full name is Joseph Bryant Johns and he always used the name of Bryant.

Mary Lou WALKER [Parents] was born 12 Apr 1867. She died 8 Feb 1913 and was buried in Sardis Cemetery, Charlton Co., Ga.. Mary married Joseph Bryant JOHNS.

They had the following children:

  M i Lester JOHNS was born 1887 and died 1942.
  F ii Bertha Amanda JOHNS was born 31 Mar 1890 and died 14 Dec 1937.
  M iii
Dolphus H. JOHNS was born 25 Dec 1893 in Brantley County, GA. He died 1 Dec 1954.
  M iv Everett JOHNS was born 1898 and died 7 Oct 1936.
  F v
Nilia Pearl JOHNS was born 11 Mar 1902 in Brantley County, GA. She died 21 Sep 1905 in Brantley County, GA.
  F vi Muriel Lula JOHNS was born 3 Jun 1908 and died 26 Apr 1998.

William W. JOHNS [Parents] 1, 2 was born 1773 in Charleston, SC. He died about 1848 in Columbia Co., FL. William married Lucinda (JOHNS) about 1792 in Charleston, SC.

William and wife Lucy were received by transfer of letter into High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church in Camden Co., GA on 13 Jan 1829.  They were discharged by letter on 12 Nov 1831, apparently the time when he moved his family to Columbia Co., FL

In 1850 Columbia Co., FL Census he and wife are shown as being 77 and 78 yrs old respectively.  They are shown as living with:  General (28),John(21), Nancy (18), Henry (16), and Elizabeth (4).  These are probably grandchildren ?

Lucinda (JOHNS) 1 was born 2 1772 in SC. She married William W. JOHNS about 1792 in Charleston, SC.

They had the following children:

  M i William W. JOHNS Jr. was born 1801.
  M ii Archibald H. JOHNS was born 12 May 1810 and died 6 Jan 1879.
  M iii
Tarlton JOHNS 1 was born 1812 in Nassau Co., FL. He died 1852.
  M iv Burrell JOHNS was born 1813.
  F v Mary JOHNS was born 1820.

Joseph Madison JOHNS [Parents] was born 7 Aug 1834 in GA. He died 1, 2 11 Apr 1905 in GA and was buried in Bachlott Cem., Brantley Co., GA. Joseph married Mary Ann FLOYD on 12 May 1880.

Other marriages:
COURSON, Elender

Mary Ann FLOYD [Parents] 1 was born 29 Jul 1859. She died 16 Aug 1900 in Brantley Co., GA (formerly Wayne) and was buried 2 in Bachlott Cem., Brantley Co., GA. Mary married Joseph Madison JOHNS on 12 May 1880.

They had the following children:

  F i
Olive JOHNS was born 1 7 Nov 1880.
  M ii Jacob Alford (Alfred) JOHNS was born 13 Jan 1882 and died 28 Dec 1943.
  F iii
Lillie Hariet JOHNS 1 was born 2 6 Apr 1883.
  M iv
Andrew Bloxom JOHNS 1 was born 2 25 Apr 1885. He died 17 Jun 1967 in Jefferson Co., GA and was buried in Bachlott Cemetery, Brantley, GA.

single
  F v
Nancy JOHNS 1 was born 2 31 Jan 1889.
  F vi
Winnie JOHNS was born 1 11 May 1890.
  F vii
Soney JOHNS 1 was born 2 17 Dec 1892.
  M viii Robert E. Lee JOHNS was born 6 Dec 1894 and died 28 Jan 1970.
  M ix Bartow JOHNS was born 1 Jul 1896 and died 11 Jul 1964.
  F x Elizabeth JOHNS was born 27 Sep 1897 and died 22 Jul 1969.
  F xi
Living LIVING.

Joseph Madison JOHNS [Parents] was born 7 Aug 1834 in GA. He died 1, 2 11 Apr 1905 in GA and was buried in Bachlott Cem., Brantley Co., GA. Joseph married Elender COURSON on 11 Aug 1859.

Other marriages:
FLOYD, Mary Ann

Elender COURSON "Ellen" was born 1 Nov 1839. She died 22 Sep 1876 and was buried in Bachlott Cem., Brantley Co., GA. Ellen married Joseph Madison JOHNS on 11 Aug 1859.

They had the following children:

  F i Mary Ann JOHNS was born 2 Sep 1860 and died 5 Jan 1929.
  F ii
Sarah Jane JOHNS 1 was born 2 5 Oct 1861. She died 3 17 Sep 1876 in Brantley Co., GA (formerly Wayne) and was buried 4 in Bachlott Cem., Brantley Co., GA.
  F iii
Lucretia JOHNS 1 was born 2 15 Aug 1865. She died 3 20 Feb 1886 in Brantley Co., GA (formerly Wayne) and was buried 4 in Bachlott Cem., Brantley Co., GA.
  M iv
Joseph Martin JOHNS was born 31 Mar 1867.
  M v
Richard Joshua JOHNS was born 27 Apr 1869.
  M vi
Perry Albert JOHNS was born 1 15 Feb 1871 in Bachlot, GA.
  M vii James Patrick JOHNS was born 2 Jun 1873 and died 11 Nov 1947.
  F viii Catherine "Kate" JOHNS was born 14 Jan 1875 and died 5 Apr 1953.

Samuel W. STEWARD [Parents] was born 1811 in Glynn Co., GA. He married Sarah PREVATT on 4 Mar 1831 in Hamilton Co., FL.

Sarah PREVATT married Samuel W. STEWARD on 4 Mar 1831 in Hamilton Co., FL.

George JOHNS [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3, 4 1787 in Beaufort Dist., SC. He died 5, 6 1867 in Camden Co., GA and was buried in Moniac, Camden Co., GA. George married Anna (JOHNS).

He moved to Wayne Co., GA with his parents about 1815, then to Camden Co. where he joined the High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church on 14 Oct1823. He was expelled for drunkeness and cursing on 8 Dec 1827.  He served in the Indian War from 24 Sep 1840 until 29 May 1841.  His home was not far from the St.Marys River near the present St. George section of Charlton County.

He is shown with 8 children in the 1830 Camden County census, five boys and 3 girls.  The boys ages were 1-u5, 1-5/10, 2-10/15, and 1-15/20. The girls ages were 1-u5, 1-5/10, and 1-15/20.

Anna (JOHNS) was born 1790 in SC. She died 1858 in Camden Co., GA. Anna married George JOHNS.

They had the following children:

  M i John J. JOHNS was born 29 Aug 1803 and died 8 Aug 1885.
  F ii Rebecca JOHNS was born 1810.
  F iii
Elizabeth JOHNS was born 1813 in Camden Co., GA.
  M iv Levi JOHNS was born 1815 and died 17 Mar 1873.
  M v Riley JOHNS was born 1816 and died 1876.
  M vi Calvin JOHNS was born 1818 and died 1889.
  M vii Andrew JOHNS was born 1825.
  F viii Mahalia JOHNS was born 1826 and died 1880.
  M ix
George JOHNS Jr. was born 1827 in Camden Co., GA.
  M x James B. JOHNS was born 1828 and died 1870.

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