Tenth Generation (Continued)
Family of Abner Jackson Buckalew (2892) & Margaret C. Busby

4913. Malethia Louisa Buckalew. Born on 6 September 1871 in AL. Malethia Louisa died in Gardendale, Jefferson Co., AL, on 29 August 1903; she was 31. Buried in Walker Chapel, Jefferson Co., AL.

9 Feb 1995: I visited well-marked grave located right up against the back of Walker Chapel. Inscription on stone: "Lethia (not Malethia), Daughter of A.J. & M.C. Buckelew" & dates.

4914. John Joseph Buckalew. Born on 8 May 1875 in AL. John Joseph died in Adamsville, Jefferson Co., AL, on 23 September 1945; he was 70. Buried in CrumleyChapelCem, Westwood, AL.

Alternate spelling: BuckElew.
On marriage certificate entered as from Adamsville.
Info from Joseph L. Buckalew, Bessemer, AL.
1910 & 1920, Jefferson Co., AL, Census.

Article written by Rev. J. C. Crim; published in the Alabama Christian Advocate; May 23, 1946:

"John Joseph Buckelew was born May *, 1875, in Adamsville, Alabama. he lived part of his life in this Community, and the remainder in Union Grove Community where he reared his Family.

"Mr. Buckelew died in Adamsville, Alabama, on September 23, 1945. His funeral was held in Union Grove Methodist Church and his body was buried in the Crumley's Chapel Cemetery. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. T. S. Johnson, Rev. A. F. Powell and Rev. Hanks. Mr. Buckelew was mason, and they gave their impressive interment Ceremony at the grave.

"Mr. Buckelew married Miss Susan Josephine Newberry on December 23, 1900. For nearly 45 years they lived happily together and at his passing, she kept faithful vigilant by his bedside. The great array of flowers at his funeral attested the love and esteem of relatives and friends. Those who knew him, loved and respected him.

"Mr. Buckelew is survived by his wife, five daughters, Mrs. J. O. Garrison, Mrs. W. E. Godfrey, Mrs. R. H. Beneffield, Mrs. L. W. Ulch, all from Adamsville, and Mrs. C. P. Hollon of Tallahassee, Florida. Also one son, Claude Buckelew of Adamsville, Alabama.

"The Union Grove Methodist Church was his Church. He loved it and for more than 45 years served in it faithfully. He was not a showy man, but was always ready to do his part. His faith in lGod was always strong and his life so true that we feel he has gone on to receive his crown."

On 23 December 1900 when John Joseph was 25, he married Susan Josephine Newberry, in Adamsville, Jefferson Co., AL. Born on 8 December 1876. Susan Josephine died in Adamsville, Jefferson Co., AL, on 27 April 1957; she was 80. Buried in Crumley Chapel Cem, Westwood, AL.

On marriage certificate as "Josie."
On 1920 Jefferson Co., AL, Census as "Josie S."

They had the following children:
7410 i. Charlie (1901-1902)
7411 ii. Edna Pearl (1903-1976)
7412 iii. Claud Lawrence (1905-1976)
7413 iv. Daisie Lucille (Private)
7414 v. Clara Belle (1909-1986)
7415 vi. Amie Idell (Private)
7416 vii. Mamie Estelle (Private)
7417 viii. Unnamed Twin (Private)
7418 ix. Unnamed Twin (Private)

4915. Mary Ann Buckalew. Born on 30 September 1876 in AL. Mary Ann died in Jefferson Co., AL, on 30 March 1910; she was 33. Nickname: Mollie.

May have been called "Mollie".

On 11 November 1897 when Mary Ann was 21, she married Archie Leslie, in Jefferson Co., AL. Born in September 1874 in Ireland. Archie died in Jefferson Co., AL, on 11 November 1897; he was 23.

1900, 4 June, Jefferson Co., AL, Census: Sells dry goods.

They had the following children:
7419 i. Clarence (1898-)
7420 ii. Charles (1899-)

4916. Mille Dora Buckalew. Born in March 1879 in Jefferson Co., AL. Mille Dora died in Jefferson Co., AL, in 1936; she was 56. Buried in Jefferson Co., AL.

On 10 January 1906 when Mille Dora was 26, she married A. Marcus Williams, in Adamsville, Jefferson Co., AL. Born in 1873. A. Marcus died in 1929; he was 56. Buried in Jefferson Co., AL.

They had the following children:
7421 i. Pearl
7422 ii. Marie
7423 iii. Claud
7424 iv. Thurman

4917. Thomas Ruel Buckalew. Born on 7 October 1881 in Jefferson Co., AL. Thomas Ruel died in Adamsville, Jefferson Co., AL, on 16 November 1902; he was 21. Buried in Jefferson Co., AL.

On marriage certificate as from Adamsville.

On 22 June 1902 when Thomas Ruel was 20, he married Myrtie Lawson, in Adamsville, Jefferson Co., AL. Born on 8 September 1885. Myrtie died in Adamsville, Jefferson Co., AL, on 4 July 1903; she was 17.

They had the following children:
7425 i. Twin (Private)
7426 ii. Twin (Private)

4918. Perry Gilbert Buckalew. Born on 10 October 1883 in Jefferson Co., AL. Perry Gilbert died in Jefferson Co., AL, on 26 January 1956; he was 72. Buried in Crumly Chapel, Jefferson Co., AL.

1910 &1920 Jefferson Co., AL, Census.
26 Sep 1994: Visited grave in Crumly Chapel Cem., Crumly Chapel Rd, Jefferson Co., AL.

On 23 May 1907 when Perry Gilbert was 23, he first married Nettie Mae Hill, in Jefferson Co., AL. Born on 1 March 1888. Nettie Mae died in Jefferson Co., AL, on 22 December 1935; she was 47. Buried in Crumly Chapel, Jefferson Co., AL.

26 Sep 1994: Visited grave in Crumly Chapel Cem., Crumly Chapel Rd, Jefferson Co., AL.

They had the following children:
7427 i. Prentice (1910-1926)
7428 ii. Alta L. (Private)
7429 iii. Unnamed Son (1915-1915)
7430 iv. Loree (Private)

On 21 October 1939 when Perry Gilbert was 56, he second married Meadie Boatner Cheeks, in Jefferson Co., AL. Born on 13 September 1883 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. Meadie Boatner died in Tuscaloosa, AL, on 31 August 1966; she was 82. Buried in Tuscaloosa Co., AL.

4919. Susie Jeanette Buckalew. Born in April 1885 in Jefferson Co., AL. Susie Jeanette died in Harris Co., TX, in 1966; she was 80. Buried in Harris Co., TX.

On 28 August 1920 when Susie Jeanette was 35, she married Cecil Fredus Smith Sr., in Jefferson Co., AL. Born in 1872 in Muncie, IN. Cecil Fredus died in Harris Co., TX, in 1988; he was 116.

They had the following children:
7431 i. Cecil Fredus Jr. (Private)
7432 ii. Clyde E. (1923-1993)
7433 iii. Ralph Eugene (1927-1993)

4920. Tabitha Buckalew. Born in 1887. Tabitha died in Childhood.

4921. Frances Josephine Buckalew. Born on 1 March 1888 in Gardendale, Jefferson Co., AL. Frances Josephine died in Altoona, Etowah Co., AL, on 8 June 1958; she was 70. Buried in Etowah Co., AL.

On 2 November 1910 when Frances Josephine was 22, she first married William Thomas Newsome Sr., son of Joseph Simeon Newsome & Sarah Jane Ellard, in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. Born on 15 February 1880 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. William Thomas died in Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL, on 14 July 1948; he was 68.

They had the following children:
7434 i. Margaret Louise (Private)
7435 ii. Elise Lillian (1914-1987)
7436 iii. William Thomas (1916-)

In 1954 when Frances Josephine was 65, she second married John Freeman Thompson, in Altoona, Etowah Co., AL.

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