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William Aurelius Stone

Male 1804 - 1877  (73 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Aurelius Stone was born on 12 Mar 1804 in Livermore, Androscoggin County, Maine; died on 13 Nov 1877 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi.

    Family/Spouse: Ms. Dickinson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Clara Belle Stone  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1831 in Maine.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Clara Belle Stone Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in Jan 1831 in Maine.

    Notes:

    1900 living with her son-in-law George W. Purnell.

    Clara married Thomas Andrews Burditt on 31 Jul 1849 in Rose Hill, Lawrence County, Mississippi. Thomas (son of Henry Burditt and Deborah Andrews) was born on 5 Feb 1827 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 31 Dec 1886 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Deborah Andrews Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1850 in Jamaica Plains, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 4. Clara Stone Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1852 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Mar 1919 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; was buried in Hazlehurst Cemetery, Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi.
    3. 5. William Aurelius Stone Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1854 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jan 1856 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois.
    4. 6. Henry Field Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1857 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois; died before 1910.
    5. 7. Sarah Taliafero Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1865 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; died on 21 Mar 1948 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; was buried in Hazlehurst Cemetery, Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Deborah Andrews Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 11 Oct 1850 in Jamaica Plains, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Never married (single in 1920 in Hazelhurst,MS) Also living in same
    household in 1920 is; her sister Sadie Thompson and nephew George
    Purnell and neice Marjorie Purnell. 1900 living with her
    brother-in-laws family "shown as Dora Burditt"


  2. 4.  Clara Stone Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 31 Oct 1852 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Mar 1919 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; was buried in Hazlehurst Cemetery, Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi.

    Clara married Doctor George Washington Purnell on 7 Nov 1888 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi. George was born on 20 Aug 1836 in Worcester County, Maryland; died on 5 Apr 1905 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; was buried in Hazlehurst Cemetery, Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Martha Kortright Purnell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Nov 1889 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; died on 21 Apr 1971 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; was buried in Hazlehurst Cemetery, Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi.
    2. 9. George Washington Purnell, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jun 1891 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; died on 7 Feb 1960 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.

  3. 5.  William Aurelius Stone Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Apr 1854 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jan 1856 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois.

  4. 6.  Henry Field Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 24 Jan 1857 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois; died before 1910.

    Notes:

    1870 living in Hazlehurst,MS. Can not find Henry in the 1900
    census(this would help with identifing his children better). His
    widow is living in Vicksburg,MS in 1910 and in 1920 she is in Caddo
    Co.,LA, with her son Henry and granddaughter Clara Buchanan. In 1930
    she is in Washington,Arkansas with her son Henry C. Burditt.

    Henry married Eldora Coffield on 25 Dec 1882 in Eldorado, Issaquena County, Mississippi. Eldora (daughter of Doctor Horatio D. Coffield and Amanda) was born about 1860 in Issaquena County, Mississippi; died after 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Henry Coffield Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1885 in Mississippi; died on 4 Mar 1967 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas; was buried in New Summerfield Cemetery, Judson, Gregg County, Texas.
    2. 11. Howard Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1888 in Mississippi.
    3. 12. William H. Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1890 in Mississippi.
    4. 13. George Purnell Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Oct 1890 in Mississippi; died on 17 Dec 1959; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi.
    5. 14. Joseph R. Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1892 in Mississippi.
    6. 15. Clara A. Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1895 in Mississippi.
    7. 16. Roger Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1896 in Mississippi.

  5. 7.  Sarah Taliafero Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 24 Mar 1865 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; died on 21 Mar 1948 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; was buried in Hazlehurst Cemetery, Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    1900 living with George Purnell, she is known as Sadie Harvey. Then in 1910 she is listed again as Sadie Thompson. Her son St.Clair Thompson is living with them also.

    Sarah married Arthur St.Clair Thompson on 8 Jun 1887 in Copiah County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Arthur St.Clair Thompson, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1888 in Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi; died on 23 Nov 1953; was buried in Hazlehurst Cemetery, Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Martha Kortright Purnell Descendancy chart to this point (4.Clara3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Nov 1889 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; died on 21 Apr 1971 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; was buried in Hazlehurst Cemetery, Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    Martha was named for Lady Martha Ellen Richardson Kortright.


  2. 9.  George Washington Purnell, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Clara3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 18 Jun 1891 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; died on 7 Feb 1960 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.

    Notes:

    1930 living in Kiowa,Barber Co.,KS and was a proprietor of a dry goods
    store.

    George married Katherine Elizabeth Rea on 20 Mar 1920 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. Katherine (daughter of Charles Benjamin Rea and Permelia Kate Higdon) was born in Oct 1897 in Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. George W. Purnell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jul 1921 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
    2. 19. Charles R. Purnell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1922 in Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas.
    3. 20. Marjorie E. Purnell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Sep 1923 in Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas.
    4. 21. Jacqueline A. Purnell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1925 in Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas.

  3. 10.  Henry Coffield Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 9 Apr 1885 in Mississippi; died on 4 Mar 1967 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas; was buried in New Summerfield Cemetery, Judson, Gregg County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Was living in Texas before 1951.

    Henry married Daisy Victoria Speed on 18 Aug 1930. Daisy (daughter of James R. Speed and Virginia Appling) was born on 24 Oct 1889 in Mississippi; died on 26 Dec 1978 in Summerfield, Gregg County, Texas; was buried in New Summerfield Cemetery, Judson, Gregg County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Howard Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born about 1888 in Mississippi.

  5. 12.  William H. Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born about 1890 in Mississippi.

    Notes:

    1920 living in Wichita Falls,TX working as a Oil Rig Builder. IN 1930
    he is living in Eldorado,Arkansas.

    William married Mattie about 1908. Mattie was born about 1890 in Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Thelma Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Louisiana.
    2. 23. Bertha Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1909 in Louisiana.
    3. 24. Blanche Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in Arkansas.
    4. 25. Beulah Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1920 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas.

  6. 13.  George Purnell Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 9 Oct 1890 in Mississippi; died on 17 Dec 1959; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi.

    George married Katie Lee about 1917. Katie was born on 17 Sep 1898 in Mississippi; died on 1 Oct 1962; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Helen L. Burditt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Dec 1918 in Waynesboro, Wayne County, Mississippi; died on 17 Nov 1966; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi.
    2. 27. George Purnell Burditt, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Dec 1924 in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi; died on 26 Jun 1986 in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi.

  7. 14.  Joseph R. Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born about 1892 in Mississippi.

  8. 15.  Clara A. Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born about 1895 in Mississippi.

    Notes:

    In 1920 Clara is living in Waynesboro,MS with her brother George. and
    in 1930 she is married and living in Dallas,TX.

    Clara married Mr. Buchanan about 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Clara M. Buchanan  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1914 in Tennessee.

    Clara married Arie Hugh Morgan about 1925. Arie was born on 1 Feb 1890; died on 16 Oct 1965 in Tarrant County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Arie Hugh Morgan, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1925 in Louisiana; died on 9 Sep 1988 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

  9. 16.  Roger Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born about 1896 in Mississippi.

  10. 17.  Arthur St.Clair Thompson, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 24 Mar 1888 in Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi; died on 23 Nov 1953; was buried in Hazlehurst Cemetery, Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi.

    Arthur married Gertrude Selby Stapleton on 25 Nov 1915 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi. Gertrude (daughter of Joseph Downer Stapleton and Mary Louise Purnell) was born on 24 Sep 1887 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; died on 4 Jan 1974 in Copiah County, Mississippi; was buried in Hazlehurst Cemetery, Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Lt. Col. Arthur St.Clair Thompson, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jun 1918 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi; died on 3 Feb 2003 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi; was buried in Poplar Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi.
    2. 31. Martha Gertrude Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1922 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; died on 23 Dec 2012 in Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi; was buried in Poplar Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi.
    3. 32. Helen Louise Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1925 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; died on 21 Sep 2006 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; was buried in Hazlehurst Cemetery, Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi.


Generation: 5

  1. 18.  George W. Purnell Descendancy chart to this point (9.George4, 4.Clara3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 1 Jul 1921 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

  2. 19.  Charles R. Purnell Descendancy chart to this point (9.George4, 4.Clara3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 31 Jul 1922 in Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Contact Info: Crpurnell@aol.com


  3. 20.  Marjorie E. Purnell Descendancy chart to this point (9.George4, 4.Clara3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 29 Sep 1923 in Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas.

  4. 21.  Jacqueline A. Purnell Descendancy chart to this point (9.George4, 4.Clara3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 19 May 1925 in Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas.

  5. 22.  Thelma Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (12.William4, 6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born about 1908 in Louisiana.

  6. 23.  Bertha Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (12.William4, 6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born about 1909 in Louisiana.

  7. 24.  Blanche Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (12.William4, 6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born about 1911 in Arkansas.

  8. 25.  Beulah Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (12.William4, 6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born about 1920 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas.

  9. 26.  Helen L. Burditt Descendancy chart to this point (13.George4, 6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 23 Dec 1918 in Waynesboro, Wayne County, Mississippi; died on 17 Nov 1966; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi.

    Family/Spouse: Burton. was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 27.  George Purnell Burditt, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (13.George4, 6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 27 Dec 1924 in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi; died on 26 Jun 1986 in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II Corporal - US Marine Corps

    Family/Spouse: Mary Leona Hearn. Mary was born on 13 Dec 1928; died on 20 Jul 1982 in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 28.  Clara M. Buchanan Descendancy chart to this point (15.Clara4, 6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born about 1914 in Tennessee.

  12. 29.  Arie Hugh Morgan, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Clara4, 6.Henry3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born about 1925 in Louisiana; died on 9 Sep 1988 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

  13. 30.  Lt. Col. Arthur St.Clair Thompson, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (17.Arthur4, 7.Sarah3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Jun 1918 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi; died on 3 Feb 2003 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi; was buried in Poplar Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    St. Clair Thompson, 84, died Monday, February 3, 2003, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church in Crystal Springs with burial in Poplar Springs Cemetery. Stringer Funeral Home of Crystal Springs is handling arrangements.
    Mr. Thompson was a native of Hazlehurst. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University in 1940. He was a veteran of World War II and Korea. As a pilot, he flew 55 combat missions in A-26 aircraft and attained the rank of Lt. Colonel.
    Mr. Thompson was a biologist and had retired from the Vicksburg District Corps of Engineers as Chief of the Environmental Analysis Branch in 1980. He was an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Crystal Springs.
    Survivors include wife, Emma; daughters, Claire Sanders and Becky Perrett, both of Brandon; sisters, Martha Hennington of Crystal Springs and Helen Yates of Hazlehurst; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
    -- Clarion Ledger February 05, 2003

    Arthur married Emma Garth on 23 Dec 1941 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Emma was born on 21 Feb 1921. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 31.  Martha Gertrude Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (17.Arthur4, 7.Sarah3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 24 Apr 1922 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; died on 23 Dec 2012 in Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi; was buried in Poplar Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    Martha Gertrude Thompson Hennington, 90, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012. A graveside service was held 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 26 at Crystal Springs City Cemetery, the Reverend Joel Haire, pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church officiated. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled arrangements.
    Born in Hazlehurst on April 24, 1922, Martha was a graduate of both Hazlehurst High School and Copiah-Lincoln Junior College. She married her high school sweetheart, Harold Marlyn Hennington, in Sacramento, California in 1943, while he was serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. During her husband's military service, Martha and her family resided in a number of places both in the United States and abroad; nevertheless, the Henningtons ultimately made their home at 107 South Avenue in Crystal Springs, where Martha would remain following Harold's death in 1974.
    Martha worked for many years as a secretary with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and following her "retirement" in 1982, she worked for an additional ten years as a public librarian, first at the J. T. Biggs Library in Crystal Springs and then at the Covington Library in Hazlehurst. A long-time member of First Baptist Church in Crystal Springs, she enjoyed involvement in the Dorcas Sunday School Class, the JOY ministry, and the Golden Choir. Martha also was active in a number of social and service organizations, including the Crystals Springs MacDowell Music Club and the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
    Martha was preceded in death by her beloved husband Harold, her infant daughter Marsha Jane, as well as by her two siblings, Arthur St. Clair Thompson, Jr. and Helen Thompson Yates. She is survived by her three children, Marna Hennington Walker (Jimmy), Harold Marlyn Hennington, Jr. (Kay), and Bob Selby Hennington (Ginger) all of Crystal Springs, five grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and hosts of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
    Memorials may be made to the J. T. Biggs Library in Crystal Springs, Mississippi.
    ---Stringer Family Funeral Services obit

    Martha married Major Harold Marlyn Hennington on 2 Sep 1943 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California. Harold was born on 15 May 1919 in Mississippi; died on 13 Jun 1974 in Mississippi; was buried in Poplar Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 32.  Helen Louise Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (17.Arthur4, 7.Sarah3, 2.Clara2, 1.William1) was born on 13 Apr 1925 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; died on 21 Sep 2006 in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi; was buried in Hazlehurst Cemetery, Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi.

    Notes:

    Helen Louise Thompson Yates, 80, passed away on Wednesday September 21, 2005 at her home on Dogwood Drive in Hazlehurst. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Stringer Family Funeral Services in Hazlehurst and 1-2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of First Baptist Church, Hazlehurst with her longtime pastor, Dr. Robert Hanvey officiating. Internment will follow the service at the Hazlehurst Cemetery.
    Born April 13, 1925, Mrs. Yates was a lifelong resident of Hazlehurst - retiring after 40 years of service to the Merchants and Planters Bank. An active, lifelong member of the First Baptist Church, she served her church in many capacities from Sunday School teacher to pianist. Mrs. Yates was likewise very active in her community, participating in the work of organizations such as the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Hazlehurst Garden Club. She was avidly artistic in having been honored with a number of awards for her creative floral arranging as well as having been remembered for her masterful needlework.
    Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by her parents, St. Clair and Gertrude Thompson Yates of Hazlehurst and by her brother, St. Clair Thompson, Jr. of Crystal Springs.
    She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Julienne "Jigger" Yates; her sister, Mrs. Martha Thompson Hennington of Crystal Springs, as well as hosts of nieces and nephews.
    The family wishes to thank the physicians who so kindly cared for Mrs. Yates during her long illness: Dr. Randy Hankins, Dr. Fred McDonnell, and Dr. Robert Walker.
    Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst.
    --Clarion Ledger September 23, 2005

    Helen married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



 

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