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Generation No. 1

1. Nancy Augusta "Gussie" Sebren, born September 10, 1889 in Braxton, Simpson County, Mississippi; died May 04, 1968 in West Carroll Hospital, Oak Grove, LA. She was the daughter of 2. John Wesley Sebren and 3. Sally Garrett. She married (1) Joseph Richard Brock October 06, 1907 in Braxton, Mississippi. He was born June 17, 1886 in Braxton, Simpson County, Mississippi, and died February 08, 1971 in West Carroll Hospital, Oak Grove, LA. He was the son of Moses Valentine Brock and Martha Jane Ennis.

Notes for Nancy Augusta "Gussie" Sebren: 1910 Census, Simpson County, Mississippi Beat Three North of Strong River District 6-124 Enumerated on April 28, 1910

183/185

Brock, MV, Head, age 54, first marriage, married 36 years, POB MS,

Martha, wife, age 53, first marriage, married 36 years, 8 of 10 children still living, POB MS, father and mothers POB MS

Marinda, daughter, age 18, single, POB MS

Rosie, daughter, age 15, single, POB MS

Same residence/Family

186

Brock, Joe, Head, age 22, first marriage, married 2 years, POB MS, Laborer on Farm

Gussie, wife, age 19, first marriage, married 2 years, 1 of 1 children still living, POB MS, father and mothers POB MS

Notes by Louis Catoire: Moses Valentine Brock had 10 children (8 still living at the time of this census). Son Joseph (or Joe) had married and was living in his parents home.

More About Nancy Augusta "Gussie" Sebren:

Name 2: Augusta Sebren

Name 3: Augustus Sebren

Name 4: Gussie Sebren

Name 5: Gusta Sebren

Name 6: Nancy Augustus "Gussie" Sebren

Name 7: Nancy Guster "Gussie" Sebren

Name 8: Gussie Sebring

Burial: May 06, 1968, New Forest Cemetary, Forest, LA

Census: 1910, Simpson County, Mississippi

Notes for Joseph Richard Brock:

1910 Census, Simpson County, Mississippi

Beat Three North of Strong River ,District 6-124 ;

Enumerated on April 28, 1910

183/185 Brock, MV, Head, age 54, first marriage, married 36 years, POB MS,

fathers POB South Carolina, mothers POB MS, Farmer

Martha, wife, age 53, first marriage, married 36 years, 8 of 10 children still living, POB MS, father and mothers POB MS

Marinda, daughter, age 18, single, POB MS

Rosie, daughter, age 15, single, POB MS

Same residence/Family 186

Brock, Joe, Head, age 22, first marriage, married 2 years, POB MS, Laborer on Farm

Gussie, wife, age 19, first marriage, married 2 years, 1 of 1 children still living, POB MS,

father and mothers POB MS

Allie Marie, daughter, age 1, POB MS

Notes by Louis Catoire: Moses Valentine Brock had 10 children (8 still living at the time of this census).

Son Joseph (or Joe) had married and was living in his parents home.

1920 Census, West Carroll Parish, LA. Ward 3.District 5-137,Enumerated on Jan 9, 1920

56/56

Brock, Joe, Head, age 32, POB MS, father and mothers POB MS, Farmer

Gussie, wife, age 32, POB MS

Marie, daughter, age 12, POB MS

Clifton, son, age 6, POB MS

Grady, son, age 3, POB MS

Martha, mother, age 62, widowed, POB MS

Note: listed right above Joe Brock is his brother, John Brock. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1930 Census, West Carroll Parish, LA Ward 3 District 62-3, 3 Enumerated on April 22, 1930 210/203 Brock, Joseph R., Head, age 44, married at age 20, POB MS Gussie C., wife, age 40, married at age 16, POB MS Clifton J., son, age 16, POB MS Grady W., son, age 12, POB LA Ray J, son, age 10, POB LA Martha M., daughter, age 7, POB LA J.D., son, age 3 10/12, POB LA Maudy M., daughter, age 1 4/12, POB LA Martha J., mother, age 74, widowed, POB MS J.V., nephew, age 21, single, POB MS Note: Just below Joseph R. Brock family on this census is Eugie Brock.......separate family, but living in same house as Joseph and family. Must be a brother?!? Joseph eventually had a son he named Eugie, but this Eugie was only 11 years younger than Joseph. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More About Joseph Richard Brock: Name 2: Joe Brock Burial: February 10, 1971, New Forest Cemetary, Forest, LA Census 1: 1910, Simpson County, Mississippi Census 2: 1920, West Carroll Parish, LA Census 3: 1930, West Carroll Parish, LA More About Joseph Brock and Nancy Sebren: Marriage: October 06, 1907, Braxton, Mississippi Generation No. 2 2. John Wesley Sebren, born December 13, 1862 in Simpson County, Mississippi; died December 27, 1926 in Forest, West Carroll Parish, LA. He was the son of 4. William Henry Sebren and 5. Nancy J. Garrett. He married 3. Sally Garrett December 06, 1879 in Simpson County, Mississippi. 3. Sally Garrett, born Abt. 1862 in Mississippi; died Bet. 1902 - 1909. Notes for John Wesley Sebren: NOTE: THERE MUST BE SOME ERROR ON THE WIVES/CHILDREN OF JOHN WESLEY SEBREN. THE AGES OF THE CHILDREN ARE NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE MARRIAGES!!!! NEED TO CLARIFY THIS. ============================================== 1910 Census, Simpson County, MS Harrisville 5-Beat, page 164a 205 Sebren, John W., Head, M, W, age 47, married 1 year, POB MS, Fathers POB GA, Mothers POB SC, Farmer Fannie, Wife, F, W, age 19, married 1 year, POB MS, Father and Mothers POB MS Richard, Son, M, W, age 16, single, POB MS Luther, Son, M, W, age 13, single, POB MS Annie, Daughter, F, W, age 11, single, POB MS Otha, Son, M, W, age 9, single, POB MS Lawrence, Son, M, W, age 7, single, POB MS NOTE: Fannie is John Wesley Sebren's 3rd wife and is much younger than he. She is not listed on the 1920 Census and John is identified as widowed. Did Fannie die or leave him? ------------------------------------------------------------ 1920 Census, West Carroll Parish, LA 3rd Ward, page 206B 358/362 Diamond, John, Head, M,W, age 34, Married, POB TX, Father and Mothers POB TX, Farmer Annie (Annabell), Wife, F,W, age 21, Married POB MS, Father and Mothers POB MS Alene, Daughter, F,W, age 7/12, POB LA Sebern, John, Father-in-law, M, W, age 52, widowed, POB MS, Father and Mothers POB United States, Laborer Sebern, Otha, Brother-in-law, M, W, age 20, single, POB MS Sebern, Lawrence, Brother-in-law, M, W, age 18, single, POB MS NOTES: The John Sebern listed above is John Wesley Sebren. He was widowed, so he and his two youngest sons (Otha and Lawrence) were living with daughter Annie Bell and son-in-law John Diamond. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More About John Wesley Sebren: Name 2: John Wesley Seberen Name 3: John Wesley Seberin Name 4: John Wesley Sebering Name 5: John Wesely Seborn Name 6: John Wesley Sebern Name 7: John Wesley Sebourn Name 8: John Wesley Sebring Name 9: John Wesley Sebring Name 10: John Wesley Sebron Name 11: John Wesley Seburn Burial: Old Forest Cemetery, Forest, West Carroll Parish, LA Census 1: 1920, Ward 3, West Carroll Parish, LA Census 2: 1910, Harrisville, Simpson County, MS More About Sally Garrett: Name 2: Sallie Garet Name 3: Sally Garett Name 4: Sallie Garret Name 5: Sally Garret Name 6: Sallie Garrett Name 7: Sallie Garrette Name 8: Sally Garrette More About John Sebren and Sally Garrett: Marriage: December 06, 1879, Simpson County, Mississippi Children of John Sebren and Sally Garrett are: i. George Robert Sebren, born September 21, 1880 in Mississippi; died 1953; married Alpha Lewis Abt. 1907; born 1880. Notes for George Robert Sebren: 1910 Census Simpson County, Mississippi Harrisville 5-BT 152/152 Sebren, George R., Head, M, W, age 29, first marriage (3 yrs), POB Miss, fathers POB Miss, mothers POB Miss, Farmer Alpha, wife, F, W, age 29, first marriage (3 yrs), 2 of 2 children living, POB Miss, fathers POB Miss, mothers POB Miss Thelma M., daughter, F, W, age 2, POB Miss John W., son, M, W, age 1 5/12, POB Miss ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More About George Robert Sebren: Census: 1910, Simpson County, MISS More About George Sebren and Alpha Lewis: Marriage: Abt. 1907 ii. Luella Sebren, born January 31, 1884; married James Bridges. More About Luella Sebren: Name 2: Ella Sebren Name 3: Lila Sebren iii. John William Sebren, born August 19, 1887. 1 iv. Nancy Augusta "Gussie" Sebren, born September 10, 1889 in Braxton, Simpson County, Mississippi; died May 04, 1968 in West Carroll Hospital, Oak Grove, LA; married Joseph Richard Brock October 06, 1907 in Braxton, Mississippi. v. Jesse Odys Sebren, born October 22, 1891; married Ella Millis; born 1898. More About Jesse Odys Sebren: Name 2: Jesse Otis Sebren vi. Narvil Richard Sebren, born March 05, 1894. vii. Wesley Otha Sebren, born January 25, 1900; married Eula Mae Makaskill Aft. 1920. Notes for Wesley Otha Sebren: 1920 Census, West Carroll Parish, LA 3rd Ward, page 206B 358/362 Diamond, John, Head, M,W, age 34, Married, POB TX, Father and Mothers POB TX, Farmer Annie (Annabell), Wife, F,W, age 21, Married POB MS, Father and Mothers POB MS Alene, Daughter, F,W, age 7/12, POB LA Sebern, John, Father-in-law, M, W, age 52, widowed, POB MS, Father and Mothers POB United States, Laborer Sebern, Otha, Brother-in-law, M, W, age 20, single, POB MS Sebern, Lawrence, Brother-in-law, M, W, age 18, single, POB MS NOTES: The John Sebern listed above is John Wesley Sebren. He was widowed, so he and his two youngest sons (Otha and Lawrence) were living with daughter Annie Bell and son-in-law John Diamond. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More About Wesley Otha Sebren: Name 2: Wesley Other (Otto) Sebren Census: 1920, Ward 3, West Carroll Parish, LA More About Wesley Sebren and Eula Makaskill: Marriage: Aft. 1920 viii. Lawrence J. Sebren, born September 08, 1901. Notes for Lawrence J. Sebren: 1920 Census, West Carroll Parish, LA 3rd Ward, page 206B 358/362 Diamond, John, Head, M,W, age 34, Married, POB TX, Father and Mothers POB TX, Farmer Annie (Annabell), Wife, F,W, age 21, Married POB MS, Father and Mothers POB MS Alene, Daughter, F,W, age 7/12, POB LA Sebern, John, Father-in-law, M, W, age 52, widowed, POB MS, Father and Mothers POB United States, Laborer Sebern, Otha, Brother-in-law, M, W, age 20, single, POB MS Sebern, Lawrence, Brother-in-law, M, W, age 18, single, POB MS NOTES: The John Sebern listed above is John Wesley Sebren. He was widowed, so he and his two youngest sons (Otha and Lawrence) were living with daughter Annie Bell and son-in-law John Diamond. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More About Lawrence J. Sebren: Census: 1920, Ward 3, West Carroll Parish, LA ix. INFANT Sebren, born December 08, 1902; died December 09, 1902. Generation No. 3 4. William Henry Sebren, born Abt. 1840 in Georgia; died 1890. He was the son of 8. Richard Seaborn and 9. Elizabeth Snead. He married 5. Nancy J. Garrett. 5. Nancy J. Garrett, born 1838 in SC; died 1877. Notes for William Henry Sebren: Enlisted in the Civil War on July 9, 1861 at the Westville Post Office. He had 10 children by his 1st wife and 1 by the second wife. ---------------------------------------------- I cannot find a William Henry Sebren (or any expected variation of that name) in the Civil War records. Perhaps he enlisted, but was unable to serve?!? -------------------------------------------- 1870 Census, Simpson County, Mississippi (???????See note ???????) Westville P.O. 118 Sebron William 30 M farmer 300 200 MS Nancy J. 28 F kh MS F John B. 14 M MS F Elizabeth 12 F MS F Janie 9 F MS Mary 8 F MS Lusia ? 7 F MS Nancy 6 F MS James 10 M MS F NOTE: I'm not sure this is William Henry Sebren. His age is about right. His wife is Nancy J. and her age is close. The biggest doubt is that several of his known sons are not listed here. Note: Since James is listed last, but is older than some of the previous children, this usually means he is either from a previous marriage. However, since his age is in the middle of the list of children, I suspect he is probably a visitor (nephew?) or was taken in (possibly an orphan?). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More About William Henry Sebren: Name 2: William Henry Seaborn Name 3: William Henry Sebern Name 4: William Henry Sebring Name 5: William Henry Sebron Census: 1870, ???? Westville PO, Simpson County, MS Military service: July 09, 1861, Enlisted in Civil War Residence: Bef. 1856, Moved to Mississippi, where their children were born More About Nancy J. Garrett: Name 2: Nancy Garrette Children of William Sebren and Nancy Garrett are: i. John B. Sebren, born Abt. 1856. ii. Richard Robert Sebren, born November 20, 1856 in Mississippi; died December 11, 1924; married Maggie McLeod 1881; born May 01, 1854 in Mississippi; died June 24, 1909. Notes for Richard Robert Sebren: 1900 Census, Simpson County, Mississippi Beat 5 407/412 Sebron, Richard, Head, W, M, Nov 1856, age 43, married 19 years, POB MS, Fathers POB GA, Mothers POB MS, Farmer Maggie, Wife, W, F, May 1853, age 47, married 19 years, 2 of 3 children living, POB MS, Fathers POB MS, Mothers POB MS Norman, Son, W, M, May 1883, age 17, single, POB MS Oscar, Son, W, M, Oct 1884, age 15, single, POB MS McLeod, Julia, Sister-in-law, W, F, Jan 1831, age 69, single, POB MS Note: Julia is a much older sister of Maggie (or possibly her mother?) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1910 Census, Simpson County, Mississippi Harrisville There is a Robert R. Sebern listed as a servant in the home of George W. Barlow. Robert is listed as M, W, age 50, widowed, POB MS. Could this be Richard Robert Sebren??? The age is off by a few years, but Richard lost his wife in 1909, so he was widowed in 1910. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- History of Harrisville, Simpson County, Mississippi Early settlers came in the spring of 1829 in four ox-drawn wagons traveling together toward the "Big Road" on their way to Natchez or Jackson. They decided to camp on the Chappel hill overnight. During the night a spring storm came over and the rain extinguished the fire coals banked in ashes within their iron washpots. While waiting for a scout to return from Braxton with more fire, the men did some exploring and two families decided to remain for the summer and raise some food. The other two started on to their western destination. When they got to Limestone Creek it had overflowed the banks and with no way of crossing they made camp on the hill and prepared to spend the summer and plant some crops. This was the beginning of Harrisville, so goes a re-told tale, but there remains no record of the names of these early families. It has been suggested that one of the families was probably Buckleys. As time passed more settlers came to homestead. Some names of these early families were: Barlow, Bridges, Milsaps, Hilton, Harris, Touchstone, Mahaffey, Gates, Rogers, Kelly, Stuckey, Taylor, Guynes, Carrolls, Shoemaker, Chappel, Ross, Neely, Ainsworth, Morris, Johnson, and McLeod. Others include the Sandifers, Buckleys, Bells, Fergusons, Harpers, Berrys, Keens, Tuckers, SEBRENS, Shorters, Spells, Halls, Lawsons, Albrittons, Moores, Burketts, Mulligans, Holcombs, Robbins, McDonalds, Drummonds, Gibsons, Smiths, Hicks, Thames, and Weathersbys. Mills are Built There is a record of a sawmill in operation during the Civil War by Jimmie Rogers who employed about ten men. Later Mr. Leander Ross, John Stuckey, Jim McDonald, a deaf and dumb man by the name of Weeks, and Mr. T. N. Neely, Sr., ran sawmills, grist mills, rice mills, cane mills, and cotton gins. A Town Grows At the turn of the century, Harrisville boasted three general stores, a drugstore, a black-smith shop, four doctors, two churches, a school and a Masonic Lodge. Early owners of stores as well as those up to the present follow: A. Q. May, Alf Stubblefield, Dave Neely, T. N. Neely, L. D. Spell, Dr. G. W. Barlow, Mr. Holcome, Mrs. Cecil Neely Barlow, W. P. Harris, Wayne Rogers, RICHARD SEBREN, Drew Ball, OSCAR N. SEBREN, R. R. SEBREN, and T. N. Neely, Jr. Cafes were run by Red Haleys, Whiteheads, Granthams, Buckleys. The first service station was built by Henry Rogers and Jim Albirtton ran a shoeshop. Today there are two service stations, two stores, and the Shorter's Cafe, two churches, the Masonic Lodge, and the Post Office. Doctors Came Doctors who served Harrisville through the years were: Dr. Touchstone, Dr. Plummer Neely, Dr. H. B. French, Dr. George W. Barlow, Dr. John Gibson, Dr. Oliver Barron and Dr. Wyck Neely. The latter remained to serve the community for over 60 years. Post Office Established By 1859 a Post Office was established here. Early post mistresses and postmasters were: G. P. Touchstone, Mrs Beulah Burkett Bridges, Mr. Robert Bridges, Mrs. Lilla Bridges Mrs. Leal Brackin, A. B. Cardwell, and Mrs. Eloise Harris Neely. In 1968 the Post Office leased a section of a sturdy, newly constructed concrete block Lodge Hall built for Masons and Eastern Star, with a kitchen and club area on the main floor which is generously shared with other local groups for recreational and civic purposes. Education Develops Many one-teacher schools for three months sessions were organized after 1845. Earlier records are not available but teaching most likely went on in homes by itinerant teachers or parents. In early 1900 an academy was established in Harrisville "on top of the hills where the healthfulness of the place is unsurpassed." This was a boarding school at a cost of $6.50 month, with tuition at $1.25. A catalog for the 1903-04 session of the academy lists H. N. Holyfield as the Principal and Miss Louise Barber and Cornelia Holyfield as faculty and Miss Florence Robbins as teacher of "vocal and instrumental music. There was an enrollment of 115 students from 8 different communities with 21 listed in the Music Class. Former Attorney General Greek L. Rice at one time was Principal of the Academy. Around 1918 the Harrisville area was consolidated and a fine 2 story building was erected. A fleet of eight T-model open touring buses -- "Tally-hos" -- transported high school as well as elementary students. In later years Pearl consolidated with Harrisville. An eight month term was established and teacher's salaries were raised from $40. In 1927 the Agriculture building was added and the school became the first in the county to secure the federal aid from the Smith-Hughes Act. Three teachers homes were added and a gymnasium and in 1933 the school cafeteria was begun. Today there is a new modern school plant with children bused in from a 25 square mile area. Many graduates have gone out from here through the years filling places of trust in many areas as doctors, lawyers, teachers, preachers, farmers, public servants, executives in industry, the military services, and government. O. N. Sebren and Mrs. Minnie Taylor Dear each served as Methodist and Baptist chairman of the centennial celebration of the two churches in Harrisville recently. "In 1849, Rev. Godfrey, a Methodist minister, donated a plot of land for a Methodist church which the members built from hewn logs size 20'x20.' The seats were made from the large logs split in half, hewn flat with wooden pegs driven in them to serve as legs to hold the seats the right distance from the earthen floor.'' The little church grew and prospered and other denominations came to worship with them. The building became too small. A number of Baptists wanted to feel at home and desired to worship with them and accordingly proposed to help build a larger building in order that they might worship together. Tom Rogers, a Baptist, had erected a sawmill and offered to donate the lumber if they would build a Baptist Church. The Methodist offered to supply the plot of ground if they could share the privilege of holding their services in the building. This was agreed upon. The building was completed and on the day of its dedication, Dempsey Touchstone gave it the name of "Liberty," because the two denominations worshipped there. After many years it was blown away by a tornado then each denomination built its own building which stands in the same spots today. The following Harrisville citizens served on the County Board of Supervisors consecutively for the past century (1872-1972): John W. Barlow, G. W. Barlow, H. H. Harris, J. T. Rogers, A. J. Barron, Wyatt Shorter, John W. Barlow, W. W. Butler, L. W. Murray, T. H. Harris, J. G. Harris, J. F. Berry, Jefferson Burkett, James W. Garrett, M. L· Barlow, G. Dewey Neely, C. P. Mahaffey and W.P. Harris. Economic Level Rises Cotton farming was the chief money crop in the early days. With the coming of the truck farming and the shipping of tomatoes, cabbage, and other vegetables from Gatesville and Hopewell, life began to change in this area and more money was in circulation. People began to do diversified farming, and cut pulpwood to add to their income. Chicken farms began to be another way to make an independent living, followed by cattle farming. With the coming of the BAWI program (Balance Agriculture with Industry) in Mississippi, now spanned with a ribbon of paved highways going in every direction, with Rt. 469 opening in 1958, life in the Northwest corner of Simpson County made a drastic change. People began to commute to Jackson, Crystal Springs and to the Universal in Mendenhall to work in industry, continuing to raise gardens, small patches of farm products, and cattle. Reforestation through the years made possible the systematic sale of pulpwood. Evidence of improved economy is brick homes, numbering over 50, built in the community in the past decade and a half, at an approximate cost of $l,,000,000.00. A local water system was begun in June 1968, serving over 100 families. Reprinted from the "Simpson County Sesquicentennial Historical Booklet" (1974) More About Richard Robert Sebren: Name 2: Richard Robin Sebren Date born 2: November 26, 1856 Burial: Harrisville Cemetery, Simpson Co, MS Census 1: 1900, Beat 5, Simpson County, MS Census 2: 1910, ??? Harrisville, Simpson Co, MS Note: Was a Mason Occupation: General Merchanise Store in Harrisville, MS More About Maggie McLeod: Burial: Harrisville Cemetery, Simpson Co., MS More About Richard Sebren and Maggie McLeod: Marriage: 1881 iii. Martha Elizabeth Sebren, born Abt. 1858; married William Hudson 1878. More About William Hudson and Martha Sebren: Marriage: 1878 iv. William Oscar Sebren, born January 1859 in Mississippi; died 1937 in Texas; married (1) Nancy ????? 1881; born March 1864 in Mississippi; married (2) Elizabeth Edwards Abt. 1903. Notes for William Oscar Sebren: 1900 Census, Simpson County, Mississippi Beat 5 336/340 Sebron, William O, Head, W, M, Jan 1859, age 41, Married 19 yrs, POB MS, Fathers POB MS, Mothers POB GA, Farmer Nancy, Wife, W, F, Mar 1864, age 36, Married 19 yrs, POB MS, Fathers POB MS, Mothers POB MS Easterland Allice, Daughter, W, F, Mar 1891, age 9, single, POB MS ---------------------------------------------------------- More About William Oscar Sebren: Census: 1900, Beat 5, Simpson County, MS More About William Sebren and Elizabeth Edwards: Marriage: Abt. 1903 v. James Sebren, born Abt. 1860. vi. George Washington Sebren, born December 20, 1860 in Harrisville, MS; died May 01, 1938 in Florence, MS; married Maggie Minervi Tucker March 05, 1882 in Simpson, MS; born October 12, 1861; died July 31, 1925. Notes for George Washington Sebren: 1900 Census, Rankin County, Mississippi Beat 1 52/53 Sebren, George, Head, W, M, Dec 1860, age 39, married 18 years, POB MS, Fathers POB MS, Mothers POB MS, Farmer Mag, Wife, W, F, Oct 1861, age 38, married 18 years, 8 of 11 children living, POB MS, Fathers POB MS, Mothers POB MS Edgar, Son, W, M, Jun 1887, age 12, single, POB MS Bessie, Daughter, W, F, July 1889, age 10, single, POB MS Wilmer, Daughter, W, F, Dec 1890, age 9, single, POB MS Sam, Son, W, M, Mar 1892, age 8, single, POB MS Lula, Daughter, W, F, Nov 1893, age 6?, single, POB MS Katie, Daughter, W, F, Nov 1898, age 2, single, POB MS Walter, Son, W, M, Sept 1895, age 4, single, POB MS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- More About George Washington Sebren: Name 2: George Washington Sebren Burial: Clear Branch Cemetery Census: 1900, Beat 1, Rankin County, MS More About Maggie Minervi Tucker: Burial: Poplar Springs or Mountain Creek Methodist More About George Sebren and Maggie Tucker: Marriage: March 05, 1882, Simpson, MS vii. Jane Sebren, born Abt. 1861. viii. May Sebren, born Abt. 1862. 2 ix. John Wesley Sebren, born December 13, 1862 in Simpson County, Mississippi; died December 27, 1926 in Forest, West Carroll Parish, LA; married (1) Ella Walker; married (2) Sally Garrett December 06, 1879 in Simpson County, Mississippi; married (3) Fannie ????? 1909 in Simpson County, MS. x. Luisa Sebren, born Abt. 1863. xi. Nancy Sebren, born 1864. Generation No. 4 8. Richard Seaborn, born 1799 in North Carolina; died 1860 in Simpson County, MISS. He was the son of 16. William Bailey Seaborn. He married 9. Elizabeth Snead Abt. 1819. 9. Elizabeth Snead, born 1798 in NC, possibly Richmond County; died in possibly Simpson County, MISS. Notes for Richard Seaborn: 1860 Census, Simpson County, Mississippi Terry P.O. 98/98 Richard Seborn, age 61, Male, Farmer, real estate value $150, personal estate value $1200, POB NC, cannot read/write Elizabeth, age 70, Female, POB NC, cannot read/write ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- More About Richard Seaborn: Name 2: Richard Seabourn Name 3: Richard Seavern Name 4: Richard Seavorn Name 5: Richard Seavorne Name 6: Richard Sebern Name 7: Richard Seborn Name 8: Richard Sebren Name 9: Richard Sebrens Name 10: Richard Severan Name 11: Richard Severn Name 12: Richard Severon Name 13: Richard Sevren Date born 2: Abt. 1799, Alabama Census 1: 1860, Terry P.O., Simpson County, MS Census 2: 1820, Jones County, GA, page 143, Capt Jefferson's District Note: Family first showed up on tax records in Georgia in 1812 Residence: Abt. 1812, Moved from NC to Georgia More About Elizabeth Snead: Name 2: Elizabeth Sneed Census: 1860, Terry P.O., Simpson County, MS Note: A Snead family first showed up on tax roles of Georgia in 1812 More About Richard Seaborn and Elizabeth Snead: Marriage: Abt. 1819 Children of Richard Seaborn and Elizabeth Snead are: 4 i. William Henry Sebren, born Abt. 1840 in Georgia; died 1890; married (1) Nancy J. Garrett; married (2) A A L Barber 1878. ii. George Washington Sebren, born Abt. 1820 in Jones County, Georgia. Notes for George Washington Sebren: Civil War records show two listings (spelled differently) for G. W. Sebren as a soldier in the Confederate Infantry from Mississippi: One was in 1st Regiment, Mississippi Infantry (State Troops) (Kings) One was in 6th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry Alternative names: G. W. Seaborn, G. W. Sebern He was a Private. -------------------------------------------- 6th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry 6th Infantry Regiment [also called 7th Regiment] was assembled at Jackson, Mississippi, in February, 1861. Its companies were recruited in the counties of Rankin, Quitman, Leake, Scott, Copiah, and Simpson. The unit fought at Shiloh under General Cluburne and later was assigned to Rust's, Tilghman's, and J. Adams' Brigade. For a time it served in Mississippi and saw action in various conflicts in the Vicksburg area. It later joined the Army of Tennessee and fought with distinction throughout the Atlanta Campaign, with Hood in Tennessee, and in North Carolina. The regiment was organized with 649 officers and men, lost seventy-six percent of the 425 engaged at Shiloh, and reported 30 casualties at Champion's Hill. On April 26, 1865, it surrendered with about 60 men. The field officers were Colonels Robert Lowry and John J. Thornton; Lieutenant Colonels R.R. Bennett, Thomas J. Borden, and A.Y. Harper; and Majors W.T. Hendon and J.R. Stevens. ---------------------------------------------- 1870 Census, Rankin County, Mississippi Steens Creek P.O. 190/190 Sebron, George W., 57, M, W, Farmer, POB GA Elizabeth, 46, F, W, Keeping House, POB GA Sarah, 19, F, W, POB MS Henry, 16, M, W, POB MS Margaret, 14, F, W, POB MS Martha, 10, F, W, POB MS -------------------------------------------------------- More About George Washington Sebren: Census: 1870, Steen Creek PO, Rankin Co, MS iii. John R. Sebren Notes for John R. Sebren: Enlisted in Civil War at Westville Post Office in Simpson County, Mississippi on July 9, 1861 --------------------------------------------- Civil War records have John under several different names: John Seaberns John Seaborn John M. Sebren John N. Sebren John W. Sebren John Sebrens He was a private in the 39th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, Company F ------------------------------------------------------------------- 39th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry 39th Infantry Regiment was organized at Jackson, Mississippi, during the late spring of 1862. Its companies were recruited in the counties of Simpson, Rankin, Scott, Newton, Hinds, and Monroe. About twenty-five percent of this unit was sick in June, and there were 29 officers and 541 men present for duty in July. Company I took part in the fight at Baton Rouge, then, assigned to General Beall's command, the regiment was captured at Port Hudson in July, 1863. After the exchange in December it totalled 220 effectives. Attached to Ross' and Sears' Brigade it was involved in the Atlanta Campaign, Hood's Tennessee operations, and the defense of Mobile. The regiment reported 7 casualties at New Hope Church, 30 at Kenesaw Mountain , 5 at the Chattahoochee River , and 48 in the Battle of Atlanta. Few surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. Its commanders were Colonel W.B. Shelby, Lieutenant Colonel William E. Ross, and Majors R.J. Durr and W.Monroe Quin. ------------------------------------------------------------------ More About John R. Sebren: Military service: Civil War iv. Susan Sebren, married John P. McCourtney. v. James Sebren, died in Virginia. Generation No. 5 16. William Bailey Seaborn, born Abt. 1765 in Camden County, NC. He was the son of 32. Atlantic Ocean Seaborn. Notes for William Bailey Seaborn: The name Seaborn is of Norwegian descent. It has also been traced to England back to 1086. The story regarding the first Seaborn in America is not confirmed, but interesting. A baby boy was rescued from the wreckage of a ship, and his foster parents gave him the surname of Seaborn because he was born at sea. Tradition gives the sea-born child the ridiculous name of Atlantic Ocean Seaborn. Supposedly, he was the father of Bailey Seaborn. A young Bailey is listed on the tax roll in Lewis Thorp's household. Bailey may have been living with them as an apprentice/employee, or he may have married one of Thorp's daughters, named Susan. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Bailey Seaborn moved to Jones County, GA around 1815 and was there for about 20 years before moving to Upson County. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Over time, the name Seaborn evolved into many spelling variations. These include Seaborne, Seabourne, Seabourn, Seaborn, Seborn, Sebron, Seaburn, Seburn, Sebern, and Sebren. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Note by Louis Catoire: I found Bailey Seaborn (page 144) and Richard Seaborn (page 143) in an index of the 1820 Census of Jones Co., GA. I also looked at a copy of these census pages, but the copy I have is too faded/soiled to read many of the names. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ More About William Bailey Seaborn: Name 2: William Bailey Seabourn Name 3: William Seavern Name 4: William Seavorn Name 5: William Seavorne Name 6: William Bailey Sebern Name 7: William Bailey Seborn Name 8: William Bailey Sebren Name 9: William Severan Name 10: William Severn Name 11: William Severon Name 12: William Sevren Name 13: William Sivern Census: 1820, Jones County, GA, page 144, Capt Jefferson's District Immigration: Possibly from Germany Residence 1: Abt. 1815, Moved from Camden, NC to Jones Co, GA Residence 2: Abt. 1835, Moved from Jones Co, GA to Upson Co, GA Children of William Bailey Seaborn are: i. James Seaborn, born Abt. 1796; died in Virginia. 8 ii. Richard Seaborn, born 1799 in North Carolina; died 1860 in Simpson County, MISS; married Elizabeth Snead Abt. 1819. iii. Davis Seaborn, born Abt. 1798 in North Carolina; died 1865 in Jones County, GA; married Sarah Anne Page April 26, 1834; born 1814. More About Davis Seaborn and Sarah Page: Marriage: April 26, 1834 iv. William Bailey Seaborn, Jr. Generation No. 6 32. Atlantic Ocean Seaborn, born Abt. 1745 Child of Atlantic Ocean Seaborn is: 16 i. William Bailey Seaborn, born Abt. 1765 in Camden County, NC; married Abt. 1794.

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