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THE CALLAWAY FAMILY ASSOCIATION
CFANET e-NEWSLETTER
March 2010

Volume XI  No. 3

Always regard with esteem the name you were given;
 with praise and renown that it should endure. *

 The Editor's Corner

March is Women's History Month

This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we have some wonderful family stories from our readers about their female C/K ancestors. I would like to thank everyone for their submissions. I know you will enjoy reading them.

Thanks go to CFA Member, Victoria da Rosa, who tells us about her grandmother, Sarah Columbia Callaway.

Sarah Columbia Callaway -
   My Grandmother was a force of nature and well loved and respected by all who knew her.  She had flaming auburn hair that she wore on top of her head.  She went West to Kansas from Marshfield, Mo. to teach school in a one room sod schoolhouse.  She loved the McGuffy readers from which she had many great quotes.  She lived on a rotational basis with each of the families that sent kids to school so her accommodations could vary quite a bit.
   Her sister Martha was a wonderful seamstress but not much of a sales person and she knew that was a skill her sister had.  When Martha moved to Topeka, Kansas she asked Sarah to leave teaching and come be her partner.  They opened a dress shop near the capitol building and Sarah would greet and advise the women on the latest fashions and Martha would do the fittings and sewing.  This successful partnership continued until Sarah met William Hawkins at choir practice and they married. I imagine they had interesting dinner conversations as William had been a Union soldier and Sarah's father had been an "informal' soldier for the South in Missouri in several battles.
   The new partnership decided to sell insurance for the Security Insurance company that operated out of Topeka (and still does).  They took a territory in Missouri and each of their first 3 kids were born in a different Missouri town.  They named their first Child, a girl, Security and one of her baby pictures graced an insurance button they gave to new subscribers.  Their last child was born in Cleveland where they had taken a more urban market.  The company records show they were a top selling couple.  William would go to the different lodge meetings and talk to the men and Sarah would talk with the women waiting for the meeting to be over.  In the days of no Social Safety Net, Sarah sold lots of insurance to the ladies by showing them how out of their pin/egg money they could protect themselves in case something happened to their husbands. She said they never missed a payment.
   William was a Civil War vet. who suffered from malaria, which returned periodically. He died soon after the youngest child, my father, was born.  Sarah then became the sole support of 4 young children, one only 3 months old.  1905 was not the time when single women traveled at night alone to work in their own business.  Security would watch the 3 young boys at night when her Mom would go to sell insurance at the lodge meetings and Sarah provided more than adequately for her family.  I have one tiny picture of Sarah at a convention in her white Gibson Girl outfit and a huge white hat, with her red hair it was quite striking I am sure. One of the political parties wanted her to run for mayor of Cleveland but she said she already had her hands full with her business and children. During the Depression she lost some of the houses and property she had invested in and so the kids went to work to help support her. Her 2 oldest kids lived with her and took care of her until she died late into her 90s.  What a world she had to adapt to from covered wagons to the moon shots!
   When I knew her she was already very old and almost blind but would tell fascinating stories about when she would creep to the top of the stairs to listen to the Civil War vets that were still wandering through southern Missouri when she was a child.  She would be so scared at the stories they told that she was afraid to get up and get back into bed. I would love when she would sit there shelling peas or snapping beans and just telling about the past.  I think that is why both my degrees are in History...the joy of listening to how things happened. To hear of great events as family stories.  I hope all of us are passing on these stories to our children and their children...even if we have to tweet it to them ;-)   Victoria da Roza
vrdaroza at astound.net

Sarah Columbia Callaway's line of descent is as follows:
Peter Callaway
John Callaway
Edward Callaway
Isaac Callaway
John M. Callaway
Robert Smith Callaway
Sarah Columbia Callaway

I would like to thank CFA Member, Dave Fitzwater for sharing a family story about his  gg grandmother, Martha "Mattie" Calloway.

This is my short story about my mysterious woman ancestor that was a Calloway.  My last direct Calloway ancestor was my gg grandmother, Martha Jo Calloway.  Her parents were Shadrick "Shade" Calloway & Mary Catherine Baker, both from well established families in NC.  Martha was born May 12, 1848 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC---this was documented in family records and confirmed in the 1850 census of Asheville, NC.
 
Her parents, Shade & Catherine moved or emigrated to Tarrant Co., TX circa 1859 with their family and settled somewhere around the Trinity River before settling around Birdville.  Some people say the reason they moved was because of the cheap and plentiful land, while others said it was foolishly trying to escape the oncoming war.  No one is quite sure which is true, maybe both.
 
Mattie, as Martha was called, did not appear on the 1860 census due to fire in county courthouse.  She apparently does not appear on any official record until the 1880 census of Tarrant Co.  There she is listed as living with her widowed mother, Catherine, some siblings and her own son named Thomas.  Mattie also declares herself as a widow in this census.  This is the last or only documentation I find on Mattie besides the 1850 census.
 
Sometime in 1862, supposedly she marries my gg granddad Eli Fitzwater--but no one seems to know what exact date or where in TX this happens.  If this happened in Tarrant Co., they can't seem to find any record of this event.  All that is known about Eli Fitzwater is that he served in the TX Rangers in 1860.  This fact is supported by his TX Ranger records that list all Rangers and their term of enlistment.  According to family lore she had a son, named Thomas b. May 25, 1864 somewhere in Ft Worth area ---probably Birdville, again I can't find official documentation.  Mattie does not appear in the 1870 census of TX --- no one is sure where she was living --- especially with a young child.  Also unknown is where and when her husband Eli died, making her a widow.  She never applied for Confederate Widow Pension, or for the Union Solider Pension so that makes it unlikely that her husband served on either side during the war.  Also after the war was over and TX was occupied by the Union Army, neither she nor her child were counted as the army documented the people under the occupation to make an official head count of people.
 
No one seems to know for sure where Mattie lived during this time from her "marriage" to the time of the 1880 census.  Supposedly she died sometime in 1888 and was buried in Birdville Cemetery --- again no record of her being there --- unless it is one of the many unmarked graves.  But at the time of her death (1888) her mother was still alive plus siblings and their families.  So you would think someone would have given her a marker for her grave.
 
Mattie lived a very mysterious life, even her siblings seem to know little about her in their family bios.  All the siblings would say about Mattie, was that she was a widow of a TX Ranger.  So it turns out most of her adult life was a mystery with only the blowing dust of the prairies knowing the real story.  Thanks for reading about my mysterious Calloway.
Dave [:O>
davefitzwater at hotmail.com

Martha Jo "Mattie" Calloway's line of descent is as follows:
Joseph Callaway
Thomas Callaway
Thomas Callaway, Jr.
Thomas F. Callaway
Shadrick Callaway
Martha Jo "Mattie" Callaway (I use both spellings of the name to make sure it is picked up both ways by search engines)

And thanks go to CFA Member, Betty Silvey, for sending us this great article and pictures of the women in her Callaway line.

CALLAWAY WOMEN Not much has been written about the Callaway mothers in our family, but I have put together some things on the later generations.
Betty Silvey
irbdgs at cox.net

Wife of Joseph Callaway is believed to have been born about 1678 in Caroline County, VA and was possibly Catherine (last name unknown).  It is said that in 1732 "Joseph, his wife and a son died of the fever within a few weeks of each other".

ii.         First wife of Richard Callaway was Frances Walton who bore him twelve children.  Frances born in Brunswick County, died about 1766 Bedford Co., Virginia.  Bearing and raising twelve children, one born about every two years over twenty year period since she married, and dying shortly after the last one, had to be nothing less than a tremendous feat.  She must have been a strong woman for that time.

Second wife of Richard was Elizabeth Jones Hoy, who was the widow of John Hoy, with two children of her own.  Elizabeth born abt 1733 Virginia; died 1813 Winchester, KY.  I am sure she had her hands full with all the children.  Plus enduring Indian attacks and their killing her husband.  She bore Richard three more children of whom John B. Callaway was my gggggGrandfather.  

iii.        Wife of John B. Callaway was Martha Robertson Booker, who he married 12 May 1796.  Martha, b 24 Sep 1778 Shelby Co., VA; d 27 Oct 1831 Henry County, VA and is buried at the “Highlands”, Eminence, Henry Co., VA, along with John B. her husband.  She was the daughter of  Richard Marot Booker and Elizabeth Palmer.  I have traced Martha’s family back to 1450 Nottingham, England.  Her ggggGrandfather  Edward Booker, born in 1590, came to Virginia before 1640… “Large landowner by grants in Colony of Virginia. English refugee in the town of Brill, in Holland, in 1648, where he executes a legal document to be found in York County Virginia Records, book 1638 to 1648. Father of CAPTAIN RICHARD BOOKER of Gloucester Co., Va”. (Colonial Families of the United States, Volume 2, p. 142)

Her ggGrandfather, Richard Booker, married as his second wife Hannah Hand whose mother, Frances Purifoy’s first husband, Capt. William Marshall, was brother to Chief Justice John Marshall.   This ggGrandfather, Richard Booker…. “From earliest land grants, 1623 to the Revolution, there was not a land grant to any Booker except to this immediate family”. (VA Historical Mag. 1900).    

Martha’s mother, Elizabeth Palmer, was the daughter of John Palmer and Elizabeth Lowe Tyler.  Elizabeth Lowe Tyler was sister to John Tyler, gGrandfather of President John Tyler.     

Her gGrandfather Marots family as well as her gGrandmothers Pasteur family came from France and settled in Williamsburg, York, VA early 1700’s.

Her father Richard Marot Booker sold his home “Red Hill” in Charlotte Co., VA to Patrick Henry on 4 Mar 1794 and moved to Shelby Co., KY before 1798 settling at Willow Brook Farm.

Lt. James Merriwether who went with George Rogers Clark to conquer the Northwest and received a land grant for his services, died in Shelby Co., KY.  His daughter, Sarah Merriwether, married Edward M. Booker, brother to Martha.

Martha Robertson Booker and John B. Callaway had ten children of whom my line passes through John B. Callaway, Jr. 

iv.         Sarah Ann Dorsey married John B. Callaway, Jr.  She was born Sept 1808 Maryland; d 17 Oct 1858 Greenfield, Greene, IL, the daughter of Johnsa Dorsey and Sarah Hammond, who died in Louisville, Jefferson, KY.  I have traced Sarah’s family to Phillip Dorsey of England.  His son, Edward Darsey/Darcy, b 1619 Yorkshire, England; d 2 Aug 1659 when he drowned in the Cheseapeake Bay off Kent Island.  Edward lived several years in Virginia before he came to Anne Arrundel County, MD in 1650.  He purchased 400 acres from John Norwood, along the Patuxent River.  His son, John Dorsey, purchased a 1,400 acre tract of land in the Great Fork of the Patuxent River which he later transferred and acquired land in Annapolis….Hon John Dorsey and Pleasance Ely….Justice of Anne Arundel, MD 1686-1689; Judge of the High Court of Chancery 1694-1696; commissioned Major 1694; a Burgess 1692-1697 and 1700-1705.  Keeper of the Great Seal; resided in Annapolis, MD…Colonial Families of the United States Vol 7, p 47-57.

His wife Pleasant Ely remarried to Thomas Wainwright who I believe is later connected to my Mother's Aunt on her paternal Grandfather's side.

Sarah’s Grandfather Vachel Dorsey m Ruth Dorsey whose parents descended from another line of original Edward Dorsey in Annapolis.  The Dorseys were large land- holders in Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties along the Severn and Paptapsco Rivers.  A portion of the land they owned is now the site of the Town of Annapolis and the United States Naval Academy.  These tracts of land had really intriguing names including….

Belt’s Hill, Major’s Choice, Dorsey’s Industry, Young Man’s Folly, Dorcey’s Thicket, Mistake, Dispute Ended, Yates’s Contrivence, John’s Chance, Polly’s Inheritance, Salophia, Dexterity, Eli’s Lot, and the one I like best…Lost Sheep “which lies partly in Baltimore County and partly in Anne Arrundel County.

Sarah’s father’s Will dtd 6 Dec 1820, probated 14 May 1821, Jefferson Co., KY.

Joshua Dorsey….Gives to his granddaughter, Caroline Mary Chiles, to dau in law Matilda Dorsey; to granddaughter Matilda Dorsey Hite; to dau Sarah Ann Dorsey; to dau Matilda Dorsey; to son Columbus Dorsey; to son Reasin Hammond Dorsey; to Elbert Talbot; gives freedom to negro man, Daniel; residue to children Nimrod, Corrilla, Reazin Hammond Dorsey, Eliza Chew Booker, Ruth Maria Dorsey, Sarah Ann Dorsey and Matilda Dorsey.   Ex. Nimrod Dorsey and Columbus Dorsey, sons.

Sometime between 1846 and 1850 John had gone to Missouri, but I am not sure if Sarah and family went with him for a period of that time.  In 1850 they are listed in Louisville, Jefferson, KY, but shows him in MO.  Rose Hill Cemetery shows Sarah Ann Callaway, 17 Oct 1858, 50 (1808) y wife of John Callaway. John Callaway, 17 Mar 1860, 50 yr  (1810).  Consumption list shows he died 59 (1801)

Sarah Ann Dorsey and John B. Callaway, Jr. had five children of whom Edwin Henry Callaway is my gg Grandfather.


 Matilda Matlock Callaway
(l) about 1850 (r) between 1870-1880

v.          Matilda L. Matlock married Edwin Henry Callaway 15 Feb 1854 Greenfield, IL.  Matilda, born 17 Mar 1824 Ohio; d 17 May 1882 Greennfield, IL, .at the age of 58.  She was the daughter of George Matlock and Margaret McKirgen.  Her Mother’s family were from Ireland and she, her mother, had a sister who lived in Ohio, so she may have been there when Matilda was born as all her siblings were born in Lee County, VA or Trimble Co., KY.  Her parents were most likely married in Hawkins Co., TN.  Her father’s family has been traced to William Matlock born 1531 Cropwell Bishop, Nottingham, England.  Her gggg Grandfather, John Matlock, Sr, was b 1638 Cropwell Bishop, England and came to America in 1665 on the Ship Griffith from Gouldtown, A Very Remarkable Settlement of Ancient Date, William Steward, A. M. and Rev Theophilus Steward, D.C., J. B. Lippincott Co, Philadelphia 1913…. Page 36 "Besides the emigrants before mentioned, who arrived in the Ship Griffith with John Fenwick, were also Edward Wade, Samuel Hedge, Samuel Wade, John Smith and wife, Samuel Nichols, Richard Guy, Richard Noble, a surveyor, Richard Hancock, also a surveyor, John Pledyer, Hipolit LeFever and JOHN MATLOCK.  These came over in this, the first English ship that came to West Jersey and none followed for nearly two years." 

Passenger List of the Griffith:  The Griffin, under Captain Robert Griffith, is the first well-documented ship to arrive on the New Jersey shore with colonists from England.  It carried John Fenwick and the settlers who had purchased land from him to settle in New Jersey.  The ship loaded at London from June 16, 1675 to July 20.  On October 3 (Gregorian Calendar) it anchored near the mouth of Assamhocking River in Delaware Bay and then ascended the river (now called the Salem) landing on Oct 5, at the present site of the city of Salem on the south side of the river......  John Matlock or Mallock ....."near 200 passengers" on the Griffin. and Esther's mother, not named. Sarah Hutchins or Hutchings  This list is taken from Walter Lee Sheppard, Jr and Marion R. Balderston "Early Shipping to the Jersey Shore of the Delaware", reprinted in a compilation by Walter Lee Sheppard, Jr. Passengers and Ships Prior to 1684 (Baltimore Genealogical Publishing Co, 1970)  It is believed that the Matlocks were Quakers. 

John was next found in New Kent County, Virginia.  Two generations later they are in Bedford County, Virginia.  Her g Grandfather, David Lee Matlock, who married Margaret Rice died in Washington County, NC which later became Hawkins Co., TN.  Her grandfather, John Watson Matlock, Sr., married Martha Cox and moved to Lee County, VA.  Her father was born in Lee County, VA; d 1855 Hardin County, KY.  Her mother later moved to Greenfield where Matilda and Edwin Henry Callaway were living.  There they helped Ed’s father in farming, later moving into the town of Greenfield.  Ed died in 1864 at the age of 36, however, Matilda lived until 1882 and died at the age of 58.  She was four years older than her husband.  She and Ed are buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Greenfield, IL.  They had four children, one who died as a baby.  Their daughter, Eloise Callaway, was my great Grandmother.


 (l) Eloise Callaway about 1880 (r) Eloise and husband Albert Williams about 1910

vi.        Eloise Callaway, born 3 Dec 1859 Greenfield, IL; died 12 Feb 1944 Mobile, AL.  She married Albert Newton Williams 29 Dec 1881 Greenfield, IL.  Newt’s parents were Milton W. Williams and Almira Adeline Edwards.  I have traced Almira’s family to Richard Edwards b abt 1579 Maidstone, Kent, England.  Her ggggg Grandfather, Thomas Edwards immigrated to Boston, Mass. in1630.  By mid 1750’s they were in Guliford, Windham, VT and early 1800’s in Illinois.  Most of Almira's other branchs of family also came from England to the Northeast early 1600’s and in one case goes back to William Bradford at Plymouth Colony. 

Her Stowell branch of family were at Plymouth in mid 1600’s as well as Gardiners….“I, John, Plymouth, servant to Kenelm Winslow, was transferred to George Kenrick in 1635.  Propr. 2 Nov. 1640.  Settled at Hingham.  Propr. 1656.  Wife Mary; ch. John bapt. at H. July 17, 1652, Francis bapt. March 31, 1653, Mary bapt. Nov. 19, 1654, (m. Nathan Farrow,) Samuel bapt. March 23, 1655/56, Deborah bapt. July 5, 1657, James bapt. Feb. 4, 1659/60, Stephen bapt. Aug. 14, 1662, Thomas bapt. June 5, 1664, Benjamin bapt. April 7, 1666, Christian bapt. June 3, 1668 (m. Joseph Dunbar.)   He d. 24 Nov. 1668.  Inv. filed 28 April, 1669.”…….

Eugene Aubrey Stratton’s Plymouth Colony, Its History and People 1620-1691, 1986, p. 376:  “On 22 Feb 1635/36 John Gardiner, a servant of Kenelm Winslow, had the rest of his time turned over to George Kenrick (PCR 1:37).”   Kenelm Winslow, a brother of the Edward Winslow who became governor of Plymouth Colony, arrived at Plymouth before 1 Jan 1632/33 when he became a freeman (PCR 1:5).  Edward Winslow [and thus Kenelm Winslow as his brother] was son of Edward and Magdalene (Oliver) Winslow of Droitwich, Worcestershire, England.  The first Edward was a prosperous salt merchant, son of Kenelm Winslow, “yeoman.”  His son the second Edward went to Leiden where he became associated with William Brewster in the printing business.   He was a principal diplomat and trade negotiator, Assistant, and governor in Plymouth.  Stratton’s account of the Winslow/Kendrick agreement is as follows (p. 182):  “Kenelm Winslow’s servant, John Gardiner, by the agreement of all concerned, was turned over on 22 Feb 1635/36 to George Kendrick, and Kendrick was to assume Winslow’s obligations to Gardiner, except that Gardiner, in return for an extra six bushels of corn at the end of his term, was willing to free Kendrick of being obligated to teach him the trade of joinery.”  (Stratton cited PCR  1:37 for this statement.)   Kenelm Winslow is described in other references as “joyner.”  Joinery is the early term for furniture carpentry.  This stipulation suggests that John Gardiner could have functioned as an apprentice to Winslow, who also had Samuel Jenny apprenticed to him for four years on 6 January 1633/34 (Stratton, p. 376, citing as source PCR 2:176.) George Kenrick, to whom John Gardiner’s service was turned over, is named to a group charged in March 1636/37 to study the feasibility of moving the town of Plymouth (Stratton, p. 76). 

John Gardiner’s son, John, born 1652 Hingham, Mass. married Mary Stowall.  Mary Stowall was sister to David Stowall, the 4th Great grandmother of David Stowall Edwards, father of Almira Adeline Edwards, my ggg Grandmother. 

Milton Williams parents were William White Williams and Lydia Whitehurst.  The second wife of William W. Williams was Maria Orcutt O’Flyng.  I am trying to tie her into the Orcutts also at Plymouth and married into the Gardner/Fletcher families. 

Eloise and Newt moved to Citronelle, Mobile County about 1898.  He was an architect and carpenter/builder, which has run in the families for a very long time. He built homes in Citronelle and later in Mobile.  They participated in many organizations in Greenfield, IL, Citronelle and later Mobile, AL  where they moved early 1900’s.  I was born in the house they built in Mobile.  Milton and Eloise Callaway Williams are buried Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, AL.  They had one child, my Grandfather, Edwin Lee Williams.

Eloise Callaway's line of descent is as follows:
Joseph Callaway
Richard Callaway and 2nd wife Elizabeth Jones
John B. Callaway
John B. Callaway, Jr.
Edwin Henry Callaway
Eloise Callaway

I would like to thank Dee Blakley for sharing information on her female Callaway ancestor, Caddo Eliza Ann Callaway. Dee thinks it's likely that Caddo was named for the town Caddo, Arkansas in Clark County where this family lived.

Caddo Eliza Ann Callaway

She was born to Nathaniel C and Julia Ann (Wingfield) Callaway in Clark County, AR on February 11, 1853. She was the only daughter and the middle child in a family of five children - Allen Mason Lowery, Benjamin Madison Duncan (died in 1861 at the age of 11), John Nathaniel Wingfield and Thomas N Callaway. Her father died in 1862, and although I am unsure of the exact date of her mother's death, Caddo and her brother Thomas N Callaway, were living in the home of their paternal uncle, William A "Little Bill" Callaway, in the 1870 census. On March 26, 1872, Caddo married Allen Holder, the son of Andrew Jackson and Elvira (Huckleberry) Holder. The couple married and lived in Clark County, and raised four children - Mary, John T, Nathaniel J, and Allen C Holder. Caddo was widowed when Allen Holder died on July 24, 1918. She followed her husband in death on August 19, 1928. Both of them are buried (as are many other Clark County Callaways) in Golden Cemetery at De Gray, Clark County, AR.
Dee Blakley
sharpchick13 at yahoo.com

Caddo Callaway's line of descent is as follows:
Peter Callaway
Peter Callaway II
Thomas Callaway
John Callaway
Nathaniel C. Callaway
Caddo Eliza Ann Callaway

I would like to thank Ted Kellaway who lives in South Africa, for sharing this great biography and pictures of Elaine Ashley Kellaway and her father. She lived an amazing life especially for the time.

Donna,
I attach pictures of my cousin Elaine Ashley Kellaway (1910-1986) and her father Archibald George Kellaway (1883-1962).
Our fathers were brothers and two of the sons of William Walter Kellaway and Emmeline Harriette Brown.


 Archibald George Kellaway
 

Archibald George Kellaway trained as a post office telegraphist in Bristol England and then, in 1902, transferred to the Natal Government  as a Post Office telegraphist in Durban.

In 1907 he moved to the Engineering section of the Post Office in Pietermaritzburg, where he married Gertrude Glover (1888-1970), the daughter of a jeweller.

He rose steadily in the South African Post Office, was the engineer in charge of the automisation of the telephone system in Johannesburg and was in charge of the engineering section in Windhoek, German West Africa (now Namibia) during the first world war. He retired in 1939 as Divisional Engineer of the Eastern Cape, in Port Elizabeth.


Elaine Ashley Kellaway
 

His only child, Elaine Ashley was born in Pietermaritzburg and trained as a music teacher of piano and violin.

In the thirties however, she took up flying, discovered that she had a natural aptitude, and qualified as a pilot.

At the outbreak of the second world war in, 1939, she was commissioned as a captain in the South African Air Force and became a flying instructor at Roberts Heights in the Transvaal where she was engaged in training pilots from the British Commonwealth for military duties.

After the war she was offered a post with the South African Airways but declined as the position did not involve flying.

She never married but I have learned that she might well have done so had not the man (a pilot) been lost in operations in the Far East against the Japanese.

She had a decisive and dominant personality and she and I shared many an anecdote together.

I hope this is of interest to you and you are welcome to use it as you think fit.

Regards,
Ted Kellaway
tedkellaway at telkomsa.net

I would like to thank Nova Patterson for sending us this information about her ancestor, Nannie Bridges. Nannie Bridges' line of descent is as follows:
Joseph Callaway
William Callaway and 1st wife Elizabeth Tilley
James Callaway and 2nd wife Elizabeth Early
William C. Callaway
Nancy Elizabeth Trent Callaway
Nannie Bridges who married President John Tyler's son Tazewell.

Nannie Bridges' Obituary 1927

TYLER'S KIN DIES, AGED 94 

Mrs. Nannie Bridges Tyler, daughter-in-law of the late president, John Tyler, and one of the state's first "business women" died here yesterday at the age of 94. Her husband was Dr. Tazewell Tyler, son of the president. Mrs. Tyler came to California in 1888 to join her husband, who died only a few years later. She then took up the burden of making her way for her children and herself with few friends and in an age of little opportunity for a woman.

She served in the county clerk's office for eleven years, being the first woman to become a qualified deputy. She then took a post in the recorder's office, and later became a federal employe. (the paper spelled it this way)

Since her retirement she has made her home with her daughter, Miss Martha T. Tyler, who was for forty years in the San Francisco public library, and her son, James S. Tyler, at 400 Dyboce Street. Funeral services, which will be held today, will be private.

Dr. Tazewell Tyler was a son of President Tyler by his first wife, Mrs. Letitia Christian Tyler. He came to California in search of new opportunities following the Civil War.

Donna,
This is quite an obituary. It says she had few friends - she was above most people. She said in one of her letters - she never had much to do with her brother, Capt. Edward Trent Bridges - and family  - because of her social status. Then she had to go to work. She got the job because she had a good education. Even when I graduated they gave us a little book - it said I could be a nurse or a secretary!

NOVA
jpatterson4 at woh.rr.com
P.S. Her son James was a newspaper man and worked for quite a few newspapers.

What could be better to understand the role Callaway women played in the pioneering era than to watch a reenactment at Fort Boonesborough. They have a two day event coming up in June.

FORT BOONESBOROUGH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2010

Contact for all Fort events – Bill Farmer – Living History Coordinator
Ft. Boonesborough State Park
4375 Boonesborough Rd.
Richmond, KY 40475
859-527-3131 ext 216 / ftboone at bellsouth.net

Women on the Frontier - 6/12/2010 to 6/13/2010
Women on the Frontier. The life experiences of frontier women will be presented during this two-day interpretive and interactive program. Included will be ongoing demonstrations of daily life skills and the many tasks done by women on the frontier. Rebecca Boone is reported to have been a weaver of excellent linen cloth. There will be discussions and documented events of the frontier in which women were the main participants, and characterizations of individuals who experienced some of these dramatic events. The event is from 9 am-5:30 pm each day and is free with a paid admission to the Fort.

Editor’s note - I encourage each of you to send in articles for the e-Newsletter. It doesn’t have to be lengthy. It could be some "Callaway/Kellaway" news, a family story, a family photo, a favorite family recipe, results from your family line research, or any item you think would be of interest to our readers. Send them to me, and I will take care of adding them.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Donna


Current News

 

 In Memory

I would like to thank Mary Giera for sending us the following two obituaries. Thomas' line of descent is as follows:
Joseph Callaway
James Callaway
Edmund Callaway
William Dudley Callaway and 2nd wife Amanda Jane Wigginton
John William Callaway
Leonard Callaway
Walter L. Callaway
Robert T. Callaway
Thomas Dean Callaway

EAST PEORIA - Thomas Dean Callaway, 57, of East Peoria passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

Tom was born on June 6, 1952, to Marilee and Robert Callaway in Peoria. Tom married Mary Veazey on Aug. 22, 1990.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Brian Callaway.

Surviving are his wife, Mary; his parents, Marilee and Robert Callaway of Peoria; two brothers, Randal (Deb) Callaway of Deer Creek and Jeffrey (Michele) Callaway of Germantown Hills; and five nieces, Megan Callaway, Kirsten Callaway, Caitlen Callaway, Heather Way and Melissa Ledbetter.

Tom was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 1 for many years and was employed by Dumont Co. Tom was a first class craftsman and enjoyed working at his trade and remodeling his home. He also was a coin collector and collected tools of all kinds.

Cremation has been accorded, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co., Pekin/Peoria, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com.

Published in the Peoria Journal Star on 2/11/2010

 In Memory
Delores Adele Callaway's line of descent is as follows:
Peter Callaway
William Callaway
William Callaway, Jr.
Isaiah Callaway
Elijah Washington Callaway
Josiah Isaiah Callaway
William Ira Callaway
Louis/Lewis Callaway
Roy Blair Callaway
Delores Adele Callaway


PEKIN, Ill. -

Harry Leonard Bong, 82, of 31 Woodscape Court, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at his residence.

Born July 19, 1927, in Pekin to Charles August and Rilla Mae Nation Bong, he married Delores Adele Callaway on Dec. 26, 1948, in Pekin. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Tim Bong of Pekin and Michael (Tammy) Bong of Palm Coast, Fla.; two daughters, Terri Baxter of Morton and Lori (Rory) O’Brien of Culver, Ind.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Richard (Patricia) Bong of Pekin and Otto Bong of Quincy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant daughter, Rita Bong; two sisters, Minnie Dolet and Wilma Shoup; and six brothers, Fredrick, Todd, Jess, Willie, Robert and Marshall Bong.

He served in the United States Navy in 1945. At this time, his mother was named “Mother of the Year” for the city of Pekin because all six of her sons were serving in the military at the same time.

Harry worked 40 years for Central Telephone Co. in Pekin, retiring in 1992 from the storeroom.

He was a life member of the George Maple Memorial AMVETS Post 235 in Pekin.

Harry enjoyed the sunshine, bowling and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Harry was also known to be an “armchair official” for all sports.

His funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. The Rev. Terry C. Edele will officiate. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus, 2000 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria, IL 61615. To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com.

Published in the Peoria Journal Star on 2/4/2010

 In Memory

Callaway, Gary Marvin, Gordon, TX - Gary Callaway, 65, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and coach, passed on Monday morning, January 25, in his home on Palo Pinto Lake in Gordon, TX. Services will be held at Aledo United Methodist Church in Aledo, TX, on Friday, January 29, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow the service at the church.

Gary was born October 22, 1944, in Beaumont, TX, to Marvin and O'Lene Callaway. After moving to Wichita Falls and graduating from Rider High School, he married Cynthia Dodds, his high school sweetheart, on August 27, 1965. He spent the next 40 years working for public schools as a teacher and football coach in towns that include Saginaw, McGregor, Lufkin, Honey Grove, Olney, Greenville, and Odessa. He retired as the Science Curriculum Coordinator of Ector County ISD in 2006.

In September 1999, Gary survived a heart transplant and, for the years following, received exceptional care and support from the staff at Baylor University Medical Center and UT - Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

Gary dedicated his life to teaching and mentoring youth, both in the classroom and on the football field, for 31 years. He is remembered for his sense of humor, warm heart, welcoming personality, and genuineness. He is deeply loved and missed by his wife, sons, friends and family. A true family man, Gary is survived by his wife, Cynthia Callaway, of Gordon; his son, Shawn Callaway, daughter-in-law, Anita, and grandsons, Cameron and Kaden, of Aledo, TX; his son, Brent Callaway, and daughter-in-law, Caroline, of Orange County, CA; his brother, Wayne Callaway, and wife Peggy of Loveland, CO; his nieces and nephews, Bryan and Adrienne Chagoly of Austin, TX; Greg and Jennifer Callaway of Nashville, TN; Shannon Callaway and Phil Haile of New Haven, CT, and their respective families; and his beloved extended family. Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Published in Dallas Morning News on January 27, 2010

Editor's Note - Gary Marvin Callaway's line of descent is as follows:
Joseph Callaway
Francis Callaway and 1st wife Frances Gaddah
Samuel Callaway
Isaac Callaway
Isaac Ferree Callaway
Isaac N. Callaway
Lawrence W. Callaway
Marvin F. Callaway
Gary Marvin Callaway

 In Memory

Merrel Price Callaway CHARLESTON - Merrel Price Callaway, 94, went to his Heavenly home on the morning of January 31, 2010. He passed away at Hospice of Charleston, South Carolina. Rev. Callaway fought the good fight, finished the course, and kept the faith.

Born in Dublin, GA, January 5, 1916, he was the youngest of eight children of Dr. Timothy Walton Callaway of GA and Rosalind Royall of James Island, SC. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Fountain Callaway of Chatham, New Jersey, and his wife Arlene Jensen Callaway of Harlan, Iowa.

Mr. Callaway was graduated from Columbia University in New York City, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania, and attended Harvard University. Rev. Callaway served as a Baptist Missionary to the Middle East and North Africa from 1945 to 1986. During his missionary service, he led international congregations, was principal of a school, helped found a hospital, taught English, and ran a bookstore.

Surviving Merrel Callaway are his six daughters and their husbands Sharon and Carl Knechtel of Dallas, TX, Susan and Brent Anderson of Atlanta, GA, Joy and Blake Godbold of Oneida, KY, Star and Richard Dority of Charleston, SC, Margaret and Jeff Pearson of North Africa, Martha and Drew Whitson of the Middle East; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

His family and friends will miss him greatly but are comforted knowing that he is with his Heavenly Father and with all the loved ones who have gone before him. Merrel Callaway's life was a testament that God can do great things through someone who is willing to serve Him. His love and commitment to the Lord showed in his day-to-day conduct. Watching his consistent life encouraged others. His patience, loving spirit, sweet smile, deep love, empathy and generosity touched many lives. His example as husband and father left its mark.

His visitation will be held in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Saturday, between five and seven o'clock. A Celebration of his life will be Sunday, February 7, 2010, at two o'clock in First Baptist Church of Charleston. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Donations in his memory may be sent to the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention via First Baptist Church of Charleston at 48 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Through your contributions, people will hear Merrel Callaway's witness, which in death, as in life, will bear witness for Christ. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths.

Published in Charleston Post & Courier on February 5, 2010

Editor's Note - Merrel Price Callaway's line of descent is as follows:
Peter Callaway
John Callaway
Edward Callaway
Isaac Callaway
Isaac Callaway, Jr.
Merrel/Merrill Price Callaway and 1st wife Mary Ann Henderson Irvin Walton
Merrel/Merrill Price Callaway, Jr.
Rev. Timothy Walton Callaway
Rev. Merrel Price Callaway

 In Memory

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of George M. Callaway of New Castle, Indiana. Our condolences go to his wife, Helen and all their family.

George M. Callaway, age 87, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born November 12, 1922 in Bibb County, Macon, Georgia. He was the son of George Washington and Molly Belle Callaway. After the pre-mature death of his parents, for several years he was raised in Hephzibah Children’s Home in Macon.

He attended Lanier High School in Macon and left school early to the join the army. He attended New Castle Chrysler High School and received his diploma from Lanier High School in Macon, May 2003. He joined the US Army November 4, 1941, serving in Europe with the famous 3rd infantry. He was the youngest First Sgt. in the army at that time. He was discharged August 3, 1945 as a disabled veteran. He was awarded several medals, including Good Conduct Medal, European Theater of Operations, and Combat Infantry Badge.

In August 1943, he married Helen Louise Holcomb, to whom he was married for 66 years. He was a member of the Ninth Street Wesleyan Church (now Memorial Wesleyan) for 64 years. He served as church treasurer for 52 years, Sunday School Superintended 23 years, was the teacher of Keystone class for 22 years. He was also vice-chairman of the Church Board of Administration for 20 years. He supervised the building of and managed the local Cable TV System from which he retired in December 1992. He was awarded the 5th Annual Visions Award by the Indiana Cable Telecommunications Association. He was a life member of the New Castle Breakfast Optimist Club, having served as president and Lt Governor. He had perfect attendance for 49 years. He served on the Board of the Salvation Army for several years and was a member of the Henry County Community Foundation. He was a Life member of the VFW and American Legion. He and his wife loved to travel throughout the US and many other countries. They took their grandchildren on many vacations. He was a true optimist, enjoyed whistling, and loved people. He dearly loved his family and was very proud of them.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; two sons, G. Richard (Tina) of Cicero, IN and Dr. Robert E. (Sheree) of Athens, TN; a grandson, Matthew L. (Carla) of Chattanooga, TN; three granddaughters, Stacy White (Kenn) of Holly Springs, NC, Stephanie Callaway, PsyD., of Chicago, IL and Courtney (Alex) Thompson of Indianapolis, three great granddaughters, Lauren Callaway of Chattanooga, TN and Sydney and Sophia White of Holly Springs, NC; sisters-in-law, Nida Callaway and Billie Holcomb, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Ann; his brother, James; his parents, three half sisters and one half-brother and Ralph Holcomb, brother-in-law.

A Celebration of Life will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Memorial Wesleyan Church in New Castle with Pastor Paul Kirk and Reverend Glen Rainey officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion and the VFW. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2010 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Memorial contributions may be given to the Memorial Wesleyan Church or the Hephzibah Children’s Home with envelopes available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.hinsey-brown.com.

Editor's Note - I would also like to thank Helen for sending us this wonderful picture of her husband's father, George Washington Callaway.


He was foreman for the railroad.
 He was killed on the railroad as a train was coming from the opposite
direction as he and his men were on the car.  He had the other men
jump off and he failed to jump before the train hit him.

 A New Look For the Latter Day Saints Church Web Site
I would like to thank Chris Nolan of Queensland, Australia for sharing this tip with us. The Latter Day Saints Church has revamped their web site and expanded the records. Actual historical documents are available there now.

Have you checked out the new beta familysearch website? There are a large number of historical records for the Callaway, Kellaway etc surnames. For those who haven't yet looked at the website - it is http://fsbeta.familysearch.org/. 

Just by coincidence I came across an article on Edmund John Kellaway (aka Edmund Gwenn)  1877 - 1959 Actor. If anyone is interested it is in the National Archives wiki at website - http://yourarchives.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php? title=Edmund_John_Kellaway_%28AKA_Edmund_Gwenn%29%2C_1877-1959%2C_Actor#top%20idtop

Chris Nolan
 zanitazoe at yahoo.com.au

Girls, About This Dearth of Men . . .

I would like to thank Bill Piper for sending us this delightful article written by Nancy Kellaway in 1938. All you single men better watch out! She sounds pretty calculating to me.


Earn Husbands in Your Spare Time By Taking These Simple Lessons
by Nancy Kellaway

I have just been doing a spot of statistics, and the result has worried me horribly. It is about the dearth of men in the world. Do you know that a careful and accurate study of the necessary figures has led me to the horrible discovery that for every one man on the globe, however knock-kneed or adenoidy he may be, there are four lusty red-blooded females who have to sit down and twiddle their thumbs until it pleases the said male to choose one of them for a mate? It's a desperate situation, girls, and, naturally competition is as keen as mustard.

Well, I have been thinking over the position carefully, and I am going to give you a tip. Girls we've got to specialise. You have to do that in whatever career you take up, and I consider that if you are going in for a full-time job like man-hunting it needs specialisation in a big way.

Now my idea is this: you must stick to your type!

I can hear you saying: "Well, any baby in her cradle would know that", but there is more to it. We all know just how weak a man is - that's in lesson one of the primer - and all you have to do in your specialisation course is to work it so that your type hits him right in his weakest spot. Whatever you are, regal, fluffy, or out-of-doors, work it so that he thinks you are the one girl he has waited all his life to meet. He will fall for it - oh, yes, he will fall for it!

Now, if you happen to be the tall, thin type - be regal! Sway! Move with gracious dignity as though gliding through ancestral halls. If you should happen to meet a man, look right over his head with an expression packed full of haught, for there is nothing like a little healthy neglect to make a man come to his senses.

Possibly this sort of treatment would go down only with members of the peerage - and there are not too many if them available these days - but it is an awfully good way of getting away with your excess height, besides instilling into them a sort of inferiority complex. When you have them in this state it is the easiest thing in the world to command them to marry you. (N.B. - It must be noted for the opposing side that the man is not forced to say "Yes.")

Far easier to work, though correspondingly less praiseworthy if successful, is the demure, little girl type. Upward glances full of shy but roguish laughter is a very good special, but should be attempted only in the advanced stages, as in amateur hands it can become rather wearisome.

Dress plays a very important part with the outdoor girl. If you are to reach him by riding, carefully cut breeches are an essential part of the campaign. To get him by golfing is fair enough, provided you remember that the lover is very averse from mannishness in the adored. Boyishness, yes. But that indefinable age limit is often exceeded unawares, and the pleasing boyishness of manner which enticed the male in the first place can too easily change to a strident mannishness which will make him bolt to the nearest place of safety.

If you are ever placed in this ticklish situation, the only thing left to do is to snatch him in swimming togs. So go easy with the great outdoors!

Of course, to a girl who is blessed with the material instinct, it is just money from home. Every man has moments when he likes to feel that he is nothing but a naughty little boy who wants to be petted, and the girl who can handle such a moment intelligently should be able to clinch matters in about a week. You must first understand, however, the difference between making him feel like a bad little boy who is to be petted and a good little boy who has been corrected in front of strangers.  Never speak lightly about him to others in his hearing or discuss his weaknesses and bad habits. Men like to think they are dashing, but hate to realise they are dumb.

As for the rest - the girl who wants to be a "pal," the girl who is misunderstood, the girl who is just a clinging little vine are all good rackets if handled with care. A closer study of my remarks should give you both profit and pleasure, not to mention the possession of a brand new husband with all qualifications and a 12-month guarantee.

In the olden days references could have been demanded too, but in view of the gravely understocked position today it might be just as well not to insist upon this. After all, what the eye does not see . . . !

And now, girls, in conclusion may I offer you as a motto a simple quotation from that greatest master of the pen, one that has helped me and, I hope, may prove of guidance and value to you also. It is important, certainly, to hook your fish, but far, far more important is it to remember - "The Play's the Thing!"

~ from The Argus, Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, June 11, 1938, p. 10

Editor's Note - Nancy may be from the following family. Does anyone recognize them?
William Hamley Kellaway b. 1844 in Bristol
William Colley Kellaway b. 1868 in Bristol
Nancy Kellaway b. 1914 in Hobart, Tas, Aus

 Hamilton County Ohio Genealogical Chapter's Annual Seminar

News from CFA Member, Fred Lucas - for all who might be interested

On April 17, 2010, the Hamilton County Ohio Genealogical Chapter will present its annual seminar. Barbara Vines Little, Certified Genealogist will be the featured speaker. Past President of the National Genealogical Society and the Virginia Genealogical Society, she will discuss how to find Virginia and West Virginia ancestors. Her topics include: Teasing the Silent Woman from the shadows of history, Taxes: Milk Them for All They're Worth, Using the Census Data: Agricultural, Manufacturing, Population, Slave, Social, Born in Virginia: How do I find him. Book Vendors will be on site.
 
The Seminar will be held at the Mill Race Banquet Center 1515 West Sharon Road, Cincinnati, Ohio .The phone number is 513-825-6467. The conference time is 8:30 am - 4 pm. The price for members is $30 and $33 for non-members. Registration includes a continental breakfast, lunch breaks, and handouts.
 
Those who would like to attend should send their name, address, city state and zip code along with the number of registrants and the amount enclosed to The Hamilton County Chapter OGS P.O. Box 15865 Cincinnati, Ohio 45215-0865. Make checks payable to the Hamilton County Chapter OGS
 
Deadline is April 4, 2010
 
Thanks, 
Fred Lucas
fredrick.lucas at yahoo.com
 Who Do You Think You Are?

I would like to thank Pam Drake for telling us about this upcoming series on NBC about genealogy. It airs on Friday nights starting March 5th.  

 

CFA Genealogy

U. S. Peter Callaway Line
~ From the Manual Training High School, The Mirror Yearbook, Peoria, Illinois, 1929

Irma Calloway, nickname 'Jean'. "She was neat, she was sweet, From her head down to her feet."
Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Senior Girls Club, B.T.C., G.A.A., Commercial Club, Literary Club.

Irma descends from the Peter Callaway line as follows:
Peter Callaway
William Callaway
William Callaway, Jr.
Isaiah Callaway
Elijah Washington Callaway
Josiah Isaiah Callaway and 2nd wife Susannah Quick
Moses Callaway
William Martin Callaway
Irma Callaway

I would like to thank Ed Stapleton for sending us the links to videos he made when he discovered the original resting place and headstone of his ancestor, Zachariah Callaway. Zachariah's line of descent is as follows:
Peter Callaway
William Callaway
William Callaway, Jr.
Zachariah Callaway
 

Hello all, 
When we had the ceremony and repaired the cemetery of Revolutionary War Soldier, Zachariah Callaway, we recorded videos. I thought that our readers may enjoy seeing them.
 
Thanks! 
Ed Stapleton 
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FNlsWcPxU
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQqpmxVfPfU
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHoIVOBFqm0
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p1ZQVdbqlg
 Other C/K Lines

I would like to thank Mary Giera for sending us this listing of records from the Davidson Cemetery in Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada. Can anyone add or correct information listed here?

Davidson Cemetery in Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada

Callaway Emma – 1864-1949, wife of John, plot 126 [née Emma Murilla “Emi” Lovatt, b. 23 Oct 1864, d. 13 Jan 1949, wife of John Oliver Callaway, dau of Owen Lovatt and Mary Fowler]

J. Corydon – 1861-1937  plot 159 [James Corydon Callaway, poss b. Oct 1862, son of James B. Callaway and Deborah Zepher Bacon, husband of Elizabeth M. “Lizzie Sheets]

James E. – 1895-1974 plot 158 [b. May 1895, d. 1974, son of James Corydon Callaway and Elizabeth M. “Lizzie Sheets]

John – 1853-1920 plot 126 [John Oliver Callaway, b. 4 Jan 1852 (3?), d. 5 Jun 1920, son of Garten Callaway and Margaret Oliver]

Ida (no dates) plot 126 [Ida Catherine Smith, b. 1895, d. Mar 1917, 1st wife of Glen Orton Callaway] Lizzie M. 1869-1943, wife of J. Corydon, plot 159 [Elizabeth M. Sheets, b. poss Apr 1867, d. 1943, wife of James Corydon Callaway Owen J. died 12 Jul 1920 [should be 1910], aged 10 years 10 months, plot 126 [this is Owen John Callaway, b. Feb 1900, d. 12 Jul 1910, son of John Oliver Callaway and Emma Murilla Lovatt]

Miller Furn C. – 1891-1933, wife of Roy, plot 81 [Furn Carolyn Patricia Callaway Coleman Miller, b. 1 Sep 1889, d. 1 Sep 1933, dau of John Oliver Callaway and Emma Murilla Lovatt, wife of Harold Coleman and Roy McIntyre Miller]

I would like to thank Donna Couron for sending us the link to this story. It tells of the sad end of the outlaw, John W. Callaway. Does anyone recognize him? He is a "Mystery Callaway".

Hi Donna,
I have heard of a rumor of differences between my granddad, who was a Callaway, and some Shacklefords.  I don’t know the details of the differences, but I found this article that is very interesting.  I was prompted once again to do a quick search via internet on “Shackleford, Callaway” after I read the article in the February 2010 Newsletter.  The one sent in by Debbie Carlucci about a cousin of mine in the Peter Callaway line.  I thought this article would be interesting to all as it mentions a gang of three by the names of Shackleford and Callaway.

Sincerely,
Donna (Callaway) Couron
dolyco at gmail.com

The Smithville Tragedy of 1854

Source:  History of Clay and Platte Counties, Missouri, National Historical Company, St. Louis, MO.  1885.  The original source of the information appears to be a letter written to the Liberty Tribune from "Many Citizens" of Smithville.

Monday, August 7, 1854, a terrible melee occurred in Smithville, this county, which resulted in the death of two citizens of the place, John W. Douglass and S.J. Ross, and the lynching of three men accused of their murder, Samuel Shackelford, Wm. Shackelford and John W. Callaway. The following statement of the affair was furnished by the surviving (?) citizens of Smithville and published in the Liberty Tribune:

There had been a gang of thieves and outlaws quartered in this vicinity, which fact had been established by a court of inquiry, according to the laws of the country. These thieves and incendiaries were notified to leave Clay and adjoining counties by more than 100 respectable citizens of this vicinity. Their answers were that they would not leave, and that 50 armed men could not make them leave. Thus the matter passed on until Monday, August 7, the day of the election, when they sent word that they intended to clean out the town, commencing on those who had used the most exertions in prosecuting them with the law, even telling their friends where they wished to be buried if they fell in the conflict.

They then armed themselves with two revolvers each and bowie-knifes and dirks. Thus equipped, they made their appearance in town. Their leader, Samuel Shackelford, commencing a conversation, in an insulting manner, with John W. Douglass, and alluded to Wm. Ross, both respectable citizens of this community. Mr. Ross replied in a calm manner, but was dared to the onset by Samuel Shackelford, and at that moment a person, a relation of Shackelford’s passed between them for a moment. Shackelford drew a revolver, the person passed on, and Shackelford shot Wm. Ross twice, wounding him severely, perhaps mortally. Shackelford then turned and shot Mr. Douglass twice, and then shot at M. Imhoff twice. Douglass then returned the fire on Shackelford twice, wounding him, and then Douglass drew a bowie-knife, he being the only citizen on the ground who was armed. Wm. Shackelford seized Douglass and got his knife and pistol, and then commenced the work of destruction on Douglass, inflicting several wounds, of which Douglass fell dead. He then shot twice or three times at M. Imhoff, but without effect.

This postcard, mailed in the early 1900's gives us a small glimpse of the early days in Smithville.  What buildings stood, what roads were paths 50 years earlier is left to our imagination.  Were the men in this picture boys at the lynching 50 years earlier?

Persons then interfered to stop the effusion of blood. Saml. Shackelford stabbed every person whom he suspected as his enemy, inflicting a mortal wound on S.J. Ross, and also cutting and stabbing Ira Witt, who was a stranger, and only engaged for peace, as also young Ross. John W. Callaway ran in and shot at M. Imhoff and missed him, as did Samuel Shackelford. Callaway then shot Wm. Slater, wounding him slightly in the leg.

By this time the fight became general. Stones and clubs were in order. The Shackelfords and Callaway retreated, and in doing so attempted to kill others whom they considered their enemies. Samuel Shackelford’s pistol, which he drew with the intention of shooting Mr. Payne, missed fire, and then threw the pistol at him. They then entered a drug store and locked themselves up for defense; but owing to Samuel Shackelford being wounded, and people threatening to fire the house, they surrendered to the populace.

The people were frenzied. Ropes were called for, guns and pistols procured, and all hands calling for immediate vengeance on the murderers. Thus it passed on, until the people were alarmed in all direction, and notified of the circumstances. They came from Platte county. Ridgeley was a precinct, and it being a public day the people flocked in gangs to the place.

The cry was “Lynch them! Hang the thieves and murderers!” Two or three hundred persons were present. Wm. Shackelford was then hung. John W. Callaway was next hung. He stated, before his death, that Samuel Shackelford was to blame for all the trouble; that Sam. Shackelford had induced him into stealing horses; that Sam. Shackelford stole the mule that he was arrested for, and he took it and sold it in St. Joseph; that they had concluded not to kill the people of Smithville and vicinity [and would not have made the attempt] but for the over-persuasion of­­­-  [sic] that he would stand up to them and see them through. The same was affirmed by Mrs. Shackelford, although they had agreed among themselves to go into the massacre before---- [sic] came. Sam. Shackelford was hung next, all to the same limb.

The peace officers made speeches against mob law, and used every exertion for the civil authority to have its proper course, but all to no effect.  Order was confounded; confusion reigned.  Men paraded the streets like dragoons in military service.  The whole of this resulted from an effort on the part of the citizens to bring these thieves to justice according to the law, for the commission of crime, their guilt of which they acknowledged.  The people are satisfied with what they have done, so far as civil authority is concerned.

....... There had been an attempt made to assassinate Douglass at the dead hour of night, supposed to have been by these murderers, and he was threatened by them, which was the reason why he was armed.

Callaway, at the time of his lynching, was under $1,000 bond to answer a charge of stealing a mule from Calvin Smith, in the fall of 1852.  The Shackelfords and Callaway were hung on a sugar tree, near the bridge across Smith's Fork;  the tree is still standing.  The mother of the Shackelfords, and the wives of Callaway and one of the Shackelfords were present and witnessed the execution.  They wailed, moaned, screamed, entreated, cursed and prayed by turns, striking the lynchers with their hands and with sticks, and striving frantically with all their might to rescue them.  At the time he was hung, Sam. Shackelford's skull was crushed in, the wound having been inflicted some time previously, but he was "game " to the last.

We have seen this "Mystery Callaway" line before. They descend from James Callaway, born about 1799 in NC who was a huckster by trade. Additional information on this family was published in the March 2009 newsletter.

Helen Calloway - Apparently Helen is a quiet girl, and we know she is one who does not neglect her education, but she can appreciate a good joke and a jolly time along with the rest of us who are not so persevering.

~ from the Shortridge High School Year Book, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1918.

Descendants of George W. "G. W." Callaway

Generation No. 1

1. GEORGE W. "G. W."2 CALLAWAY (JAMES1) was born May 1834 in IN. He married ELIZABETH ELLEN UNKNOWN Abt. 1858 in Wayne Co., IN. She was born Nov 1836 in IN.

Notes for GEORGE W. "G. W." CALLAWAY: They are listed on the 1870 Washington, Wayne Co., IN census. He has accumulated quite a bit of wealth. They are listed on the 1880 Milton, Wayne Co., IN census.

More About GEORGE W. "G. W." CALLAWAY: Occupation: Manufacturer, Wool Dealer, Druggist

Children of GEORGE CALLAWAY and ELIZABETH UNKNOWN are:

2. i. WILLIAM J.3 CALLAWAY, b. Abt. 1860, Wayne Co., IN.

ii. CHARLES H. CALLAWAY, b. Oct 1861, Wayne Co., IN.

Notes for CHARLES H. CALLAWAY: Charles and his brother William are living together on the 1920 Washington, Wayne Co., IN census

More About CHARLES H. CALLAWAY: Occupation: Makes Ice Cream, Post Master

iii. FRANKLIN "FRANK" CALLAWAY, b. Abt. 1865, Wayne Co., IN.

More About FRANKLIN "FRANK" CALLAWAY: Occupation: Works in the wool house

Generation No. 2

2. WILLIAM J.3 CALLAWAY (GEORGE W. "G. W."2, JAMES1) was born Abt. 1860 in Wayne Co., IN. He married KATHERINE GRAYSON Abt. 1895 in IN. She was born Jul 1870 in IN.

Notes for WILLIAM J. CALLAWAY: They are listed on the 1900 Indianapolis Marion Co., IN census. Katherine's mother is living with them.

More About WILLIAM J. CALLAWAY: Occupation: Works in Reafer Shops

Child of WILLIAM CALLAWAY and KATHERINE GRAYSON is:

i. HELEN G.4 CALLAWAY, b. Abt. 1902, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

 

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Query Corner
If you think you may have ancestry in common, why not try to contact the query submitter. Perhaps you can start a dialogue and share family information.

Query # 550
Subject – Samuel Callaway
Submitter - Vicki  Paxton, Oroville, CA
email - vpaxton at sbcglobal.net

Hello:

I'm researching an ancestor, my 4X Great-Grandfather Samuel Callaway/Calloway, who served in the Revolutionary War.  He was born about 1752-3, though exactly where is not known with certainty -- I assume Pennsylvania, given that he enlisted at Pittsburg, PA, in March, 1779.  I believe his parents were Thomas and Elizabeth, who had 4 sons: Joshua, Thomas, Samuel, and John.  I believe Samuel's grandparents were Peter and Sarah.  Samuel married twice, first to Mary Powell and then to Jane Stewart.  He died in September, 1822, in Clark County, Indiana.

His son was also named Samuel, born about 1808 in Winchester County, Kentucky.  He married Lucy Coble in 1825 in Clark County, Indiana. 

Are my Samuels among your family members?

I will appreciate any information you can provide!

Vicki Paxton

Editor's Note - I wrote back to Vicki and told her we recognize her Callaway lineage. She descends from the Peter Callaway line as follows:
Peter Callaway
Peter Callaway II
Thomas Callaway
Samuel Callaway and 1st wife Mary Powell
Samuel Callaway

 

In Closing

 

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Mark Your Calendars!

The 2010 Annual CFA Meeting will be held Oct. 14-17 in Branson, Missouri. CFA Director, Joe Cantley is making the plans, and I'm sure it is going to be a great success. After all, CFA is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. How many genealogy societies can come close to that?

There may be trouble with the U.S. 2010 Census.

It seems the Census Bureau and National Archives may be planning to throw out the actual census forms after archiving statistical data. The same authorities planned to do this to the 2000 census too. A January 1999 Supreme Court ruling forced the Census Bureau to redesign data collection by prohibiting the use of sampling. Responding to an inquiry from Congressman Waxman of the census oversight committee, the Census Bureau and the National Archives reevaluated their decision. Images of all 2000 census forms were copied onto microfilm.

So 72 years from now, when our descendants want to look us up in the census, what will they see . . . nothing? If this is indeed true, and I have no confirmation yet that it is, maybe we should consider making a copy of our own census form to save for our posterity. Couldn't hurt.

And As Always, Find a Way to . . .

Let Your “Callaway/Kellaway” Voice Be Heard!

Until next time,
Donna Morgan
CFA e-Newsletter Editor
Harrisburg, NC

* ~ From the preface of The "Visitations of the County of Somerset in the years 1531 et seq" by Frederic William Weaver M.A. Oxon. (1885), translated from the Latin.

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