Pictures

      Since I've been back from the reunion, I've done very little research and almost no posting.  It's time to get back into family research. 
      My cousin sent me some family photos to share with you.  Thank-you, Cousin.


My grandfather, Earl McIntyre and his first wife,
Ada Mann McIntyre, 1916
 

     

Amon, Calvin, and Phyllis.
Calvin was the firstborn child of Earl and Nancy Belle.
He was born in April of 1923 and died when he was
just a year


 



Grandma Nancy Belle, Aunt Hazel, Great Grandma and Great Grandpa
Watters (Adeline and James)

Baby's Little Shoe

      We've all done "This Little Piggy" on our children's toes, but Grandma Belle had another rhyme for little feet.  My mother learned it from her and taught it to me.  I  quoted it to my children and grandchildren. I've never seen it in a book or found anyone else who knew it.  The original source is unknown; a web search turned up no matches, so I'm going to publish it here as another unique part of our history.



I put the rhyme on this graphic taken from an old baby book.

Uniquely Mac

      It was a joy to spend some time with all of you at reunion.  I wonder exactly how many there have been? The picture used as the header for this page was taken at an early reunion, the one that celebrated Earl and Belle's 25th anniversary in 1947.  So, the history of our reunions go back at least 65 years.  And here you thought, you were just enjoying good conversation and hiking, when in truth, those of you who attended were continuing a longstanding tradition.
      During my childhood in the 50's and 60's, reunions were held yearly on family farms near Moorhead, IA.  Every Memorial Day started as we gathered five gallon buckets full of peonies and irises and headed down dusty back roads to Spring Valley Cemetery. Mom showed us the family plot with the fence around it along with the little grave belonging to her brother, Calvin. After our personal history lesson, we joined sundry aunts, uncles, and 2nd cousins once removed for the potluck dinner at Rowena Lamb's or at Westin and Theressa Taylor's. Mom made a big pot of baked beans every year and crowded on the table would also be deviled eggs, potato salad, and that lime jello concoction with marshmallows, pineapple, and whipped cream. The conversation was good; the sense of belonging somewhere even better.
      When I go to the MacIntyre reunions, I observe things that we have in common.  Along with the genetic components that seem to give us white hair and waistlines that expand easily, cutthroat cribbage games must also be part of our DNA. Okay, perhaps that trait is environmental, but everytime we get together someone pulls out that deck of cards.  At the age of six or so , Grandpa Earl sat me down with a deck of cards and his folding cribbage board (I think one of my uncles made it in a high school woodworking class). During the course of the next few days, we drilled every possible combination of fifteen. So, while some of you younger family members may not realize it, the McIntyres have passed the love of the game through the generations.

1956 Reunion in Moorhead.
I'm the little girl second from left in the front.  My feet are in the air.

As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.

Socrates

    Researching family history has taught me that I can prove almost nothing.  I'm thankful that the McIntyres have been proud of their heritage and kept written records.  Without these, it would have been hopeless.  Today,  I'm pondering another puzzle, one that I may have unraveled, but short of exhuming bodies and checking dna, I can't verify the solution.

     Through genweb (it may be a proper noun, but it usually starts with a small "g") for Scott County, TN, I found a death record for Great Grandma Sallie Sexton Watters stating that she died December 8, 1903. Since the website also had lists from most of the cemeteries in the county, I figured I would find her grave.  Despite hours of searching, I found nothing.  However, on findagrave.com, there was a comment about the fact that there were two graves at Marcum Cemetery for Sallie's mother, Nancy Phillips Sexton. So, at this point,  Nancy had two graves and Sallie had none. While going through family papers, I came upon this little snippet:

     Now, it makes sense. Findagrave.com has headstones for Nancy on plot #2 and #6. Someone assumed Nancy was buried next to her husband, Christopher Columbus, and put a stone there.  I think that when C.C. died, the family bought a plot for Nancy, too.  However, when Sallie died unexpectedly in 1903, she was buried there and another plot three spaces down was later bought for Nancy.   It makes sense, thanks to some unknown McIntyre's record-keeping.

      The writing that says "children of Joe & Lourani Buttram," looks somewhat like my mother's writing, but the "Sally Watters, 1875" is unfamiliar.  Does anyone recognize the writing or know the source of this information? With the help of a couple online friends, we may be able to come one step closer to actually "proving" what happened.

-Cheri

Mary Lynn Newport Waters

      Nancy Belle's father was James H. Watters.  Her paternal grandparents were Marion Waters and Mary Lynn Newport. Though her father was a York, Mary Lynn used Newport on her marriage license to Marion.   
      This research is not mine, but it has more information than I have found elsewhere.   . Thelma May Weber who compiled this information was married to Olive Phillips' son. Mom remembers meeting Olive. Most of this is about daughters from Mary Lynn's second marriage to Elijah Phillips.  Our ancestor is her first husband, Marion Waters, but there are several pieces of information that pertain to us.  Mary Lynn was a redhead.  There seem to be quite a few in the  family.  Also,  Mary Lynn was a cousin of Alvin York.  Am I the only one who remembers that old movie about SGT York? Once again, brackets [ ] are mine, parantheses ( ) are Thelma May Weber's.

     I added a copy of the 1880 census and a marriage record.
    
      Mary Lynn York (daughter of York and Nancy Jane Newport) was born in Near Oneida, Scott County, Tennessee, and died date unknown. She married [2] Elijah Freeman Phillips. She married [1] Marion Waters on Abt. 1876.


Notes for Mary Lynn York:


Mary Lynn York had red hair (Irish)


      She was the youngest daughter of ________ [Andrew?] York and Nancy Jane Newport York. One of Mr. York's brothers, William York, was the father of Sergeant. Alvin York, the World War I hero. Nancy Jane's father-in-law was Uriah York.


      In 1907, Elijah Phillips' sister, Vinnie (Phillips) Steven moved to Coweta, Indian Territory, (later to become the State of Oklahoma). She wrote her brother that living in Coweta was so much better than it was in Tennessee. Times had become very hard for people in the latter state. After the Civil War, work was scarce. Therefore, in 1909, Elijah and Mary Lynn (York) Phillips boarded a train and brought their family to Indian Territory. Elijah farmed and worked in the cotton fields. Mary Lynn, besides her regular duties as a housewife and mother, spent many hours clipping newspaper articles about her famous cousin, Alvin York.
     The three girls Flora, Edith (Georgia) and Olive, remember many trips to town, riding with their mother on one horse while their father walked beside them. They remember talking and laughing and having a good time. The girls were very close and olive relates the times that Flora saved her life. The first was in Tennessee. They were walking on stones to cross a creek when Olive fell in. Being quite small at the time and the water being so deep she was unable to gain her footing. One of the other children was their but could not help. They called to Flora, who came running and pulled her out.
      The second rescue took place near Coweta, Oklahoma. The family had rented a house, but the family living there had not vacated and so Elijah's family was living with his sister's/ The girls were gathering hickory nuts and were fascinated with them because they did not have any where they lived in Tennessee. The pasture near the wooded area had been burned to prepare for the new growth. This use to be a common practice of farmers in former years. Olive was told to stay in a certain place, which she did. She commented to one of the girls with her that her back was getting very warm. The girl saw the fire and called Flora. Flora smothered the flames with her hands. Flora remembers her hands were badly burned and the only relief she could get was holding them up to the cold February wind.


More About Mary Lynn York and Marion Waters:


Death of one spouse: Abt. 1883


Marriage: Abt. 1876






Children of Mary Lynn York and Elijah Freeman Phillips are:
+George Washington Phillips, b. August 15, 1885, d. date unknown.
+Thomas Alvie Phillips, b. September 20, 1887, d. date unknown.
+William Franklin Phillips, b. July 19, 1890, d. Abt. 1893.
+Phelan Louis Phillips, b. July 19, 1892, d. date unknown.
+Hubert Delmar Phillips, b. June 26, 1895, d. 1962.
+Flora Jane Phillips, b. October 24, 1897, Tennessee10, d. date unknown. Bitsy Ester Phillips, b. October 20, 1899, d. June 1901.
+Georgia Edith Phillips, b. November 23, 1901, d. May 1982.
+Olive Belle Phillips, b. May 12, 1904, Tennessee, d. February 28, 1997, San Antonio, Texas.


Children of Mary Lynn York and Marion Waters are:
+Eldora Waters, b. April 18, 1876, d. date unknown. [1876-1947]
+James H. Waters, b. February 27, 1878, Tennessee, d. date unknown, Oklahoma. [1878-1960.  Died in  Grants Pass, Oregon]
+John Waters, b. June 19, 1880, d. date unknown. [1880-?]
+Barney Waters, b. November 8, 1882, d. date unknown. [1882-1952. Died in Siskyou County, CA]


http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/w/e/b/Thelma-Weber-CA/WEBSI TE-0001/UHP-1188.html


Source:Thelma May Nelson (daughter of Ralph Arthur Nelson and Ruby* Irene Wonser). She married (1) O.B. Ray II, son of Oliver Bealer Ray and Olive Belle Phillips. She married (2) Robert Cornelius Weber.

Emaline Purcell

      I noticed that it's been a month since I last posted.  I have been collecting information, trying to sort the Fry family and the Stewart family histories.   I've gathered plenty to read, but still haven't been able to add much to the letter from the last post. There are bits and pieces that I need to unravel and hopefully, will be able to make a coherent post, but not tonight.  It's been too long since I've written anything, so tonight, I will pass along some good photos and a little information about the Purcells. (The name Purcell comes from the same root as the English word pork and means, you guessed it, "little pig." Those historians who are kind say that the name probably denotes an occupation of swine-herder or that it may have been used at times as an affectionate name.   Personally, "pig" isn't something I want to hear from my loved ones.)
    

    The Purcell history is easy to trace to Ireland.  An internet search will even produce a picture of the family castle. Here's the link if you want to do a little study:  funks.net/genealogy/Purcell/Purcell_FamilyHistory.htm

The John Parcell who was married to Judith Ytie Jans on this page was ggggg grandfather to Emaline Purcell (Earl's maternal grandmother).

     Earl's mother was Ella Ann Adams.  Various sources say her name was Ellan or Ellen Ann, but family records all say Ella Ann.  Ella Ann's parents were Joseph A. Adams and Emeline (Emaline) Purcell Adams. A family document tells a little of Emeline's history.  It is a surprise to find a information about a female ancestor for a change.



Emeline is in front, 2nd from left in plaid.

        I know some of you have seen the above family history, so it's about time that I present something new. These are not the best photos, but they are the first I've come across for Emeline and her family.

Emeline is far right in front row.

Below is my transcription of the letter in the previous post.  For the most part, I copied it without change, though I must admit I changed the abbreviations for the states.  There was a transcription in Mom's paperwork, that I scanned.  Since a copy of a copy can be difficult to read, I re-typed. --Cheri

James Stuart was a descendant of royal Stuart family of Scotland.

Vincenth Fry’s wife’s maiden name was Moss. He was born near Salisbury, North Carolina in Rowan Co. of German descent. Rowan Co. has since been divided into 30 counties, some are in VA and TN as well as NC. Their children were David, Peter, Daniel, Wm., James, Hannah, Emira, Elizabeth, Jane.

In 1953, Ed Fry was at Salisbury, NC for 2 days looking up records of the Fry family at the Court House. He found 2 real estate deals by Vincenth Fry and a will of Peter Fry. The deed would give certain trees or springs as the boundary lines. The David Fry Family moved from NC and KY to IN about 1822. In 1837, they moved to MO where they lived 2 years, then went to IL till 1840 when they moved to Lee County, IA. They lived in Lee Co. till 1848, then went to Appanoose Co., IA. Then, in 1850, they moved to Mills Co., IA. Lived there 3 years and came to Harrison Co. [IA] Feb. 1853. The John McIntyre family came at same time but later moved to Monona Co. [IA]. David Frys moved to KN 1867-1872. Returned to Harrison Co. 1872 and lived there till their deaths. Both are buried in Biglers Grove Cemetery.

Their children:

1. Myra (Elmyra) born in Greene Co., IN, May 12, 1824, died June 12, 1905 in California. She married John McIntyre who was born July 4, 1823, died February 5, 1902. John was an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He and Myra moved with the group who settled at Preparation, IA. Later, they moved near the David Fry homestead near or in Bigler’s Grove, 4 miles west of Woodbine [IA].

John was an efficient worker in wood and iron and a builder of many log houses. Both were honest, honorable, and hard working. Both are buried in Bigler’s Grove Cemetery.

2. Sarah, born in 1826, died before 1860, married John Holeton. He died before 1860. Buried at Bigler’s Grove [IA]. 4 children.

3. Mary Ann-born 1828, died 1902, married 3 times, James Bowes, Wm. Palmer-one of three daughters, Rose, married Geo. Bunnell. Their daughter, Rosamond [was] wife of Wallace Smith, [former] president of R.L.D.S. Church. Geo. Headlee or Headley was her (Mary Ann’s) first husband. She had 15 children in all. I [who?] have their names and some of their mates and children’s names.

4. Elizabeth, born Mar. 29, 1830, married Lewis Coon, born May 29, 1820. Were parents of 11 children, only 4 of whom lived to age of 30. Both are buried at Silver Hill Cemetery, 4 miles north of Logan [IA].

5. Jane or Amanda Jane, born 1832, died Mar. 16, 1902. She was married twice, first to Ansylum Coon who died in 1859, leaving 2 daughters. She later married James Headlee. She is buried at Bigler’s Grove [IA].

6. Amon, born Aug. 13, 1834, married Mary Ann McKenzie, Jan. 21. 1864. Had 11 children, 5 of whom grew to maturity. He died in 1906, she in 1915. Buried in Bigler’s Grove Cem.
7. Joseph V., Mar. 9, 1837, died 1901. He was the only one of the children who wasn’t a member of the church. He was blessed as a baby by Joseph Smith, Jr., and given his name. Burial Bigler’s Grove [IA].

8. Nathan 1839-died in infancy.
9. Hyrum, born Jan. 22, 1841, died in 1922, married Jane Craig in KN. They had 2 children, both died in infancy in Bigler’s Grove [IA]. She later returned to KN. He went to CA and died and was buried there.
10. Vesta, b. May 10, 1844. Married twice, Wm. Craig and Wm. Waiters. Lived much of adult life in CA. Buried there.

Children of John and Myra McIntyre:

Joseph Menassah, b. , died Sept. 15, 1943 in Coalinga, CA

Amon

Geo. Edward

Janey Bowerman

Edna Trimble

Alvin

Wm. Henry

David

James Nelson

Thomas Jefferson

John Richard

John R. McIntyre’s maternal grandfather, Jacob Hittle was born in PA of German descent. During the Revolutionary War, he fought under Gen. Washington in several battles. He died in 1835 at age of 95. Uncle John came to Iowa to Appanoose Co., 1848. He married Elmyra Fry, Aug. 29, 1843. In 1850, they came to Mills Co., IN. 1853 to Harrison Co., and Monona in 1878. He died Feb. 5, 1902.

Earl--

I hope this agrees with what you have, if not maybe someone can correct it. The material is mostly from my mother’s and Uncle Ed’s writings.

Mary Foutch

P.S. I forgot to include Hyrum Fry was blessed by Hyrum Smith who gave him the name of Hyrum.