Jesse Turnage, c.1771-1836, NC

Jesse Turnage, my paternal 4th great-grandfather, was born c. 1771 in Pitt or Duplin County, North Carolina and died 10 March 1836 in Duplin County, North Carolina.  He married Martha Shathford (or Goar, maiden name speculative).  She was born 15 November 1790 in North Carolina.  

He is listed on the 1810 Federal Census, Duplin County, North Carolina with the following in his household: 2 males <10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44; 1 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44.

In 1820, the household of Jesse Turnage consisted of:  2 males <10, 2 males 16-25, 1 male 45 and over, 2 females <10,  2 females 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 3 females 26-44. 

The 1830 Federal Census of Duplin County showed Jesse Turnage with the following:  3 males <5, 2 males 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 50-59; 2 females 5-9, 1 female 15-19, 2 females 20-29, 1 female 40-49.  

Little is known about Jesse and his wife Martha at present, other than the assumptions that the couple maintained their residence in Duplin County, North Carolina throughout their married years and they had a large family.  After Jesse's death, it is said that Martha moved southward with other members of her family, eventually settling in Marion County, Mississippi where she died 13 June 1866.  

Children of Jesse Turnage and Martha Shathford:
i.    Frances Talitha Turnage
ii.   Amazon Turnage
iii.  Isaac Turange
iv.  Major Holland Turnage
v.   Martha Turnage
vi.  Hannah "Kitty" Turnage
vii. Sarah Ann Turnage
viii.James Jacob Turnage
ix.  Robert Daniel Turnage
x.   Rebecca Turnage
xi.  Roland R. Turnage
xii. George Howard Turnage
xiii. Mary Elizabeth Turnage

Robert Daniel Turnage, 1818-1919, NC>MS

My paternal 3rd great-grandfather, Robert Daniel "Bob" Turnage, was born 01 November 1818 in Duplin County, North Carolina and died 23 May 1919 in Marion County, Mississippi.  He was the son of Jesse Turnage and Martha Shathford (or Goar, last name speculative).  He married Martha Ellen Pigott on 25 January 1848 in Marion County, Mississippi.  She was born 29 May 1829 and died 20 February 1898 in Mississippi.  

Bob and Martha are shown together on the 1850 census.  The record indicates they were a young couple then, ages 24 and 20, respectively.  There were no living children in the household at that time.

1850 Federal Census, Marion County, Mississippi, Pg 22

By 1860, several children had been born from the union of Bob and Martha.  They were- Thomas, age 11, Monroe, age 9, Eli, age 7, Ann M.(Margaret Ann) age 6, Gabriella (Martha Gaberline), age 5, and Leazah (Elizabeth), age 4.

1860 Federal Census, Marion County, Mississippi, Pg 9

A decade later, Bob and Martha are still shown in Marion County, Mississippi.  Their household in 1870 included children T.R. (Thomas Robert), age 19, Monroe J. (James Monroe), age 18, Eli (Eli Nathaniel), age 15, Martha A. (Margaret Ann), age 13, Gabrielle (Martha Gaberline), age 11, William E. (William Elia), age 9, Rose C. (Helen Rose?), age 3, Lizzie (Elizabeth V.), age 7, Louise (Louisa M.), age 2, Columbia (Ella?), age 1 month, and William C. (Robert Seaborn), age 4.  There were several spelling and age errors on this record.

1870 Federal Census, Marion County, Mississippi, Pg 4

In 1880, Bob and Martha were enumerated in the Water Holes district of Marion County.  Their household then consisted of children William E. (William Elia), age 21, Elizabeth V., age 18, Robert S. (Seaborn), age 16, Helen R. (Rose), age 14, Louisa M., age 12, Elle E. (Ella Elnora), age 10, Sarah F. (Sarah Florence), age 7, and Martha L. (granddaughter, age 5).  By 1880, two sons of Bob and Martha were married and lived nearby.  James Monroe Turnage had married Elizabeth E. Davis and they resided in House #211.  Eli Nathaniel Turnage had married Theodocia Jane Davis and they resided in House #213.  

1880 Federal Census, Marion County, Mississippi, Water Holes, Dist 132, Pg  26

I have been unable to find the Robert Daniel Turnage family on the 1900 Census records.  His wife, Martha, had passed away before 1900 so it is reasonable to assume that Robert was either missed on the census that year or could have been living in the household of one of his family members.  The next record of him is the 1910 census, which shows the 86 year old widowed Bob lived in the household of his married son, Seaborn.

1910 Federal Census, Marion County, Mississippi, Beat 4, Dist 0104, Pg 39

Both Bob and Martha were buried in the Turnage Chapel Cemetery, Marion County, Mississippi.  See links below for more information, including information on their children.

See also:
Historical Photo- Turnage Family Gathering
Children of Robert Daniel & Martha E. Pigott Turnage
Death Record- Robert Daniel Turnage
Tombstones:  Robert D. & Martha E. Pigott Turnage

Edward "Ned" McCain, 1855-1935, LA>MS

Edward "Ned" McCain, my paternal great-great grandfather, was born 19 July 1855 in Washington Parish, Louisiana, the son of James B. McCain and Mary "Polly" Hines.  He was enumerated with his parents on the 1860 Federal Census, Washington Parish, Louisiana (shows Edward, age 5, born in Louisiana).

1860 Federal Census, Washington Parish, Louisiana, Ward 8, Stubbs Mill, Pg 2

Ned's father died c. 1863.  His widowed mother then married Seaborn W. Stogner, the son of Ezell and Martha Pigott Stogner.  On the 1870 census, Ned and his siblings are listed with their mother and stepfather, who then resided in Marion County, Mississippi.  The household consisted of Seaborn Stayner (Stogner, head), Mary (wife, Ned's mother), Martha (mother of Seaborn), and the McCain siblings: William, Edward, Samuel B and Nicholas.  

1870 Federal Census, Marion County, Mississippi, Pg 20

Ned married first Margaret Ann Turnage c. 1877.  She was born 28 March 1856 in Marion County, Mississippi, the daughter of Robert Daniel "Bob" Turnage and Martha Ellen "Elin" Pigott.  In 1880, Edward (Ned) "McKane" and his wife Ann resided next door to his mother and stepfather.  The couple had a daughter, Susan C. (Cordelia), age 2.  Ned's brother, Nicholas, also resided with them.  

1880 Federal Census, Marion County, Mississippi, Water Holes, Dist 132, Pg  17

Twenty years later, Ned and Ann remained in Marion County.  Their family had grown quite considerably.  The 1900 Federal Census shows that the couple had been married 22 years and were the parents of 9 children, of whom all were still living.  Their eldest daughter, Susan Cordelia McCain, had married Thomas Edward Stogner.  Another daughter, Phylonia Elen McCain (born in 1882), had married Joseph Edward Kennedy.  The seven children remaining resided with them- James, age 19, Monroe, age 15, Willie, age 13, Pearlie, age 12, Francis, age 9, Minnie, age 6 and Ned, age 4.

1900 Federal Census, Marion County, Mississippi, Ball, Dist 80, Pg 6

Ann died 10 July 1900, shortly after the 1900 Federal Census was taken.  She was buried in the Turnage Chapel Cemetery, Marion County, Mississippi.  

Ned married second Ophelia Magee c. 1904.  She was born 25 July 1862, the daughter of Ben Lensford Magee and Sophronia Ryals.  The couple were shown together on the 1910 Federal Census, which indicates they had been married 6 years.  Three of Ned's children from his marriage with Ann remained at home- son Willie, daughter Minnie and son Bossie (son "Ned" on the 1900 census).  His son, Monroe, had married Rosalie Stogner (daughter of John W. and Frances Stogner) and they resided next door.

1910 Federal Census, Marion County, Mississippi, Beat 4, Dist 0104, Pg 56

A decade later, Ned and Ophelia had an empty nest, for all of Ned's children had moved out.  Remaining next door was Monroe and Rosa McCain, along with their daughter Francis.  By then, Walthall County had been created out of a portion of Marion County, thus explaining the county change on the census.

1920 Federal Census, Walthall County, Mississippi, Beat 3, Dist 118, Pg 45

Ned's second wife, Ophelia, died on 26 November 1927.  She was buried in the Carson Springs Baptist Church cemetery, Walthall County, Mississippi.  In 1930, Ned resided with his daughter, Minnie, who had married Charles Daniel Turnage (son of Eli and Docia Turnage).   

1930 Federal Census, Walthall County, Mississippi, Beat 3, Dist 4, Pg 60

Edward "Ned" McCain died on 23 March 1935 in Walthall County, Mississippi.  He was buried next to his second wife, Ophelia, in Carson Springs Baptist Church cemetery.  Ned and Ophelia had no children together.

Children of Edward Ned McCain and Margaret Ann Turnage:
i.    Susan Cordelia McCain (1878-1950), married Thomas Edward Stogner
ii.   James R. McCain (1880-1960), married Elvira Hines
iii.  Phylonia Elen McCain (1882-1945), married Joseph Edward Kennedy
iv.  Monroe McCain (1885-1970), married Rosalie Stogner
v.  Willie McCain (1887-1939), married Francis Elizabeth Seals
vi.  Pearlie McCain (1888-     ), no further info
vii. Frances McCain (1890-1909), married Dudley Clarence Brumfield
viii. Minnie Mae McCain (1893-1970), married Charles Daniel Turnage
ix.  Bossie McCain (1896-1954), married Annie Jane Herring

See also:
Tombstone Tuesday:  Edward Ned & Ophelia Magee McCain