Ninth Generation (Continued)
Family of James C. Drew Buckalew (1491) & Ann Eliza Brewer (4653)

2679. Henry Stephen Buckalew. Born about 1869 in Wilcox Co., AL. Henry Stephen died on 4 January 1937; he was 68.

Name on marriage record as "G.H. Buckelew."

1870 Clarke Co., AL, Census. as one year-old child.

1904, 21 Dec.; Jefferson Co., AL: His sister Sue Bell Buckelew was married at his home.

1920 Jefferson Co., AL, Census (2301 32nd Ave., Birmingham, AL): Mother-in-law, Isabelle Gram, and sister-in-law, Laura McCannon (sic), living in household.

Living 1926 in Jefferson Co., AL, per letter written that year.

1926, 20 July, Letter dictated by Steve Buckelew of Birmingham, AL, to his brother, R. G. (Robert G.), in Washington, D. C. (This letter ended up in the possession of Anna Buckelew Hanratty, the daughter of Robert G. Buckelew. According to the 1890 Jefferson Co., AL, census report, Stephen would have been born about 1869, and Robert G. was born in 1887.): "Dear brother -- We are fairly well, but 'oooh my!', it was 98 yeterday and hotter today. Plenty of dust and dry weather. They are paving streets and public roads in every direction making plenty of dust. If you were here now, we would make a trip to the river.

"Have not seen John in several days. I went to see Uncle Brewer to get information which you wanted but could not get it. I think that father was born in Clark County, south AL near Grove Hill. His father's name, as I remember was Abram. [Anna Hanratty states the name was William, not Abram. However, she is considering the possibility that one, or the other, could be a middle name.] It seems that all of them had a mania for Biblical names as far back as I can trace them. Our father's name was James C. Drew [Buckelew] -- the C. was placed there to designate some of his near relatives.

"Father's mother's maiden name was Ruthie Larymore. All came from SC. I don't know what part. Ruthie Larymore had a sister, Jane Larymore; father had a first cousin Jonathan Buckelew. Two brothers older than father named Abram and Aaron. The two younger were William and Andrew Jackson [Buckelew]. Three sisters; Mary, who married Micael Sheens, from Ireland. I don't know names of other two. They married Antleys -- either Irish or Irish descent. Uncle Brewer informed me that there was another Buckelew whose name he did not know, but they called him 'Granpap' who was a slave owner and died when uncle Brewer was a small boy. As I remember, my father had nephews about as old as he was -- they were scattered from South Alabama to Georgia, Tenn -- and Texas. Zebedee Buckelew of Lewisburg, AL, Ed's father, tells me that his grandfather was named James Buckelew from SC. Zebedee's father was Richard Buckelew, who settled in Coffee Co., AL. Perry Buckelew's father Abner J. and Zebedee were brothers . Zebedee is about second cousin to us. This is all I have now to tell on the Buckelew side.
"Will gather more and let you know later. Mother's people -- Brewers --her father was William Brewers; her mother's maiden name was Mary Allen. We have two great Uncles, [?} Reeves Allen, and Frank Allen. Our great grandfathers -- Allen's (name I don't know). He lived to be 105 years old -- died in TX. Moved there from neaqr Yellow Bluff, Wilcox Co., South AL.
"When 95 years of age he could mount a horse and ride miles and sing in the old four-note books.
"They were scattered to different parts of TX from what I learn. If I can take a trip to Cullman and find Callie Buckelew, the oldest of the cousins, I might get some desired information.
"This delay in replying to your letter has been caused by the slow gathering of facts about our family. I will send more as fast as I can get it, every few days possibly. Dr. Buckelew, Sulligent, AL, might be able to give some information. You can write him. Come. -- Your brother, Steve.
"Well, you, of course, know Steve's secretary, want to just add a line or two.
"When are you folks coming? We are looking for you, don't disappoint us. Nancy said 'In September,' Steve thought you would be here by this time (July) but since you're not, he is writing or dictating a letter. "We are glad you are coming -- let us know when to meet the train. "We won't have to tiptoe around this time. Steve has a day job, I'm happy to say.
"Hoping to hear at once that you and the family will be with us soon. With love to all, Your sis --Ida."

On 22 September 1907 when Henry Stephen was 38, he married Ida McKinnon, in Jefferson Co., AL. Born in 1879 in TN.

2680. William Harrison Buckalew. Born on 27 July 1871 in AL. William Harrison died on 16 November 1893; he was 22.

Died in mining accident.

On 22 September 1891 when William Harrison was 20, he married Mary Ella/Louella (?) Montgomery, daughter of Burton L. Montgomery (about 1849-) & Cornelia Stanley (about 1842-), in Jefferson Co., AL. Born on 5 August 1872 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL. Mary Ella/Louella (?) died in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, on 9 March 1952; she was 79.

1900, 28 & 29 June, Jefferson Co., AL, Census.
1920 Shelby Co., AL, Census, with son Grover.

They had the following children:
4577 i. Willie (1894-1895)
4578 ii. James Burton Grover (1892-1972)

2681. Rev. James Madison Buckalew. Born in April 1872 in AL. James Madison died on 15 August 1942; he was 70. Buried in Cluster Springs Cem., Gardendale, Jefferson Co., AL.

1900, 28 & 29 June, Jefferson Co., AL, Census.
-- Living next door to mother-in-law, Cathering/Cornelia Montgomery.

1910 Cullman Co., AL, Census.

9 Feb 1995: Visited well-marked grave in Cluster Springs Cemetery. Continue past cemetery on Cluster Springs Rd. to traffic circle at far end of cemetery. Grave is near large tree on edge of cemetery. "Rev." is on tombstone. A smaller nearby tombstone has the name "R.E. Buckelew, 1903-1930.""

On 26 Jan 03 Frederick Jackson "Jack" Buckelew wrote: "The R.E. Buckelew 1903-- 1930 you found in the cemetery near James Madison, is a son--Eurl (?) per 1920 census. He is not in 1930 census." My note: My guess is that Eurl (whatever the spelling) is twin of "Jewel."

On 23 February 1893 when James Madison was 20, he married Maggie Doshia Montgomery, daughter of Burton L. Montgomery (about 1849-) & Catherine (March 1844-), in Jefferson Co., AL. Born in November 1874 in AL. Maggie Doshia died in 1962; she was 87. Buried in Cluster Sprgs Cem., Gardendale, Jefferson Co., AL. Nickname: Dosie.

9 Feb 1995: Visited well-marked grave in Cluster Springs Cemetery. Continue past cemetery on Cluster Springs Rd. to traffic circle at far end of cemetery. Grave is near large tree on edge of cemetery.

They had the following children:
4579 i. Rosie Mary (1893-)
4580 ii. Ida (1895-)
4581 iii. John Clarence (1897-)
4582 iv. R. Eurl (~1904-1930)
4583 v. Foyal O. (Private)
4584 vi. Jewel (Private)
4585 vii. Edgar (~1912-1938)

2682. Molly Ann Buckalew. Born about 1875 in AL. Molly Ann died in Cullman, AL, about 1883; she was 8.

2683. John David Buckalew. Born on 10 October 1876 in AL. John David died in Gardendale on 27 August 1953; he was 76.

1905, 10 Oct.; Jefferson Co., AL: JDB of Mineral Springs married Janie Goode of Crocker at Crockers Mt.
1910, Jefferson Co., AL, Census: A John Buckalew, 32 (1878), with a "Nancy," 21 (1889), as wife, and a "Vera," 1 (1909).
1920 Jefferson Co., AL, Census; Hs 28, Grimes Public Road: Daughter's name spelled "Verie."

On 10 October 1905 when John David was 29, he married Janie Nancy Goode, in Jefferson Co., AL. Born about 1886.

2684. Sue Bell Buckalew. Born about 1878 in AL.

Married Stanton E. Hanly of Watson, AL, at Henry Buckelew's.

On 20 February 1896 when Sue Bell was 18, she first married John D. Rogers, in Jefferson Co., AL.

On 21 December 1904 when Sue Bell was 26, she second married Stanton E. Hanly, in Jefferson Co., AL. Born about 1870.

2685. George W. Buckalew. Born in April 1880 in Cullman Co., AL. George W. died on 14 February 1907; he was 26.

2686. Ida Martha Buckalew. Born in November 1881 in Cullman Co., AL. Ida Martha died on 9 April 1918; she was 36.

On 22 September 1898 when Ida Martha was 16, she married Robert Myrick, in Jefferson Co., AL.

2687. Alice Josephine Buckalew. Born about 1883 in Cullman Co., AL. Alice Josephine died on 24 June 1949; she was 66.

Married at Mineral Springs, Jefferson Co., AL.

On 31 August 1904 when Alice Josephine was 21, she first married John Eady, in Mineral Springs, Jefferson Co., AL.

Alice Josephine second married Redman.

2688. Milo Buckalew. Born about 1885 in Jefferson Co., AL. Milo died in Jefferson Co., AL, on 24 November 1907; he was 22.

2689. Byrd Buckalew. Born about 1886 in Jefferson Co., AL. Byrd died in Jefferson Co., AL, in 1892; he was 6.

2690. Robert Gurley Buckalew. Born on 25 February 1887 in Jefferson Co., AL. Robert Gurley died in Falls Church, VA, on 6 June 1967; he was 80.

IGI has place of wedding as Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA.
Source: Anna Hanratty; R. l, Box 220; Whitewater, CA 92282.

Discrepency re dates of birth and death; Deb Smyre, 286 Rice Creek Blvd, NE; Fridley, MN 55432, 612-571-8377; dsmyre@primenet.com; gives Robert G. Bucklew's birthyear as 1871 and deathyear as 1922.

Possibly related; from JHanratt12@aol.com; 14 Mar 1997; 28 Apr, 1925 Ltr from Dept of Commerce, Bureau of The Census; Washington; to Mr. Robert G. Buckelew; 652 6th Street, N.E.; Washington, D.C.; "Dear Sir: Referring to your personal request of April 19, 1926 for census data in regard to yourself: We find one Grover Buckalew, returned as 8 years of age, born May, 1892, enumerated as a grandson in the family of Cornelia M. Montgomery in Precinct 18, Jefferson County, Alabama, at Census of 1900. You will note that your name is recorded as Grover Buchalew instead of kRobert G. Buckelew. Very truly yours, WM"

On 3 November 1917 when Robert Gurley was 30, he married Harrie McDaris, daughter of John Thomas McDaris & Elizabeth Verlinchia Collins, in Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA. Born on 27 November 1894 in Cleveland, TN. Harrie died in Falls Church, VA, on 20 June 1967; she was 72.

They had the following children:
4586 i. Ann Elizabeth (1929-1991)
4587 ii. Morris (~1917-~1999)

2691. Aaron Allen Buckalew. Born in 1891 in Jefferson Co., AL. Aaron Allen died on 1 January 1908; he was 17.

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