Mathis Research Notes
The following are some of the Mathis working notes.. We are still in the process of expanding and correcting these pieces of information.. We are presently in the process of obtaining additional information of the Lowry/Lowery's in Shelby, Coosa, Jefferson and Macon county Alabama. We have no information on connection families such as Avery, Cameron, etc. We are continuing to find additional data on Andrew Madison Lowery and his family, and on William Walter Lowery. Any amplifications or additional data will be greatly appreciated.
Please contact Winton W. Lowery at wlowery@rma.edu
Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ First Generation 1 Wesley W. MATHIS, born in 1812 at SC. Wesley and Mary Mathis came from South Carolina to Florida, to Georgia and then to South Alabama. After Westley's death, Mary lived in Covington County, Alabama with her daughter Nancy. The Mathis moved from Georgia to Macon County Alabama. From Macon County, they moved to Covington County. Their stay in Macon County may explain how/where the Lowery's and the Mathis met? Two of Wesley and Mary's daughters (Salley b1833, m John J. Grimsley; Mary Ann b1939, m Holland) and one of their son's (James Larkin b1848, m 1st Samantha Hudgins, 2nd Mattie Dennis) were principal settlers of Enon, Florida. One of their daughter's son (Kesiah's son William W. Lowery) was also a principal settler of Enon. One of their daughter's (Martha b1853) was married to James Beck who may be related to William W. Lowery's wife, Mary Beck and/or Alfred D. Beck, who was also a principal settler of Enon. Wesley's name is spelled Westley in the "History of Escambia County Alabama" book. The Wesley's, Beck's and Lowery's (Kesiah & family) all lived close to each other in Covington county. Wesley W. MATHIS married (1) Mary (____) abt 1831 at SC(?). Mary, born in 1813 at SC. Westley and Mary Mathis came from South Carolina to Florida, and then to South Alabama. After Westley's death, Mary lived in Covington County, Alabama with daughter Nancy. Children: 2 F i Salley MATHIS, born in 1833 at FL. Salley Mathis and her husband John Grimsley were one of the founders of Enon, Florida. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ First Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Salley MATHIS married (1) John J. GRIMSLEY. John J. Grimsley was involved with the founding of Enon, Florida. He was married to one of the Mathis sister's (Salley). He was deeply involved with the Beck's and the Lowery's. Tom is presently in contact with one of the Grimsley's (Arron) and we hope to get some related information from him. John W. Grimsley, son of John J. Grimsley died on 15 Oct. 1888 while in Enon and is buried in the cemetery there. + 3 F ii Kesiah Jane MATHIS. 4 F iii Nancy MATHIS, born in 1837 at GA. After Nancy Mathis father's death, her mother lived with her in Covington County. Nancy MATHIS married (1) Adam Horseman UNDERWOOD. Adam, born at AL. Adam Underwood was a resident of Covington County, Alabama. 5 F iv Mary Ann MATHIS, born in 1839 at GA. Mary Ann Mathis and her husband W. Holland are in the 1870 Covington County Alabama Census. At that time there were no children indicated. The census indicated that she was born in Alabama. Other sources plus the Mathis family 1850 Macon County Alabama census indicates she was born in Georgia prior to the family moving to Alabama. Mary Ann MATHIS married (1) W. HOLLAND. W., born in 1845 at AL. W. Holland was located in the 1870 Covington County Alabama census. His ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ First Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ occupation was indicated as Log Driver. Timber was the primary industry in the county at that time. 6 F v Plina MATHIS, born in 1841 at Macon, AL. She married (1) Mr. BYRNE. 7 M vi Charles Wesley Armstrong MATHIS, born in 1843 at Macon, AL. Charles Wesley Armstrong's name is spelled Westley in the "History of Escambia County Alabama" book. Charles Wesley Armstrong MATHIS married (1) Nancy CRAWFORD. 8 M vii William MATHIS, born in 1845 at Macon, AL. 9 M viii Benjamin MATHIS, born in 1846 at Macon, AL. + 10 M ix James Larkin MATHIS. 11 F x Martha MATHIS, born in 1853 at AL. Martha Mathis married James Beck. They were founders of Enon, Florida. Also involved in Enon, Florida was Alfred D. Beck and his wife. It is assumed that both James and Alfred Beck were related to Mary Beck, Wife of William Walter Lowery, who was also involved with the founding of Enon, Florida. Martha MATHIS married (1) James BECK. James Beck. It is assumed that James Beck is related to Mary F. Beck, wife of William Walter Lowery. It is futher assumed that Alfred D. Beck is also related. Both Mary F. and Alfred were involved in founding of Enon Florida. Second Generation 3 Kesiah Jane MATHIS, born on 14 Oct 1835 at FL; died on 10 Apr 1920 at Canoe, Escambia, AL; buried at Wawbeek, Escambia, AL, Bowman Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kisiah Jane Mathis survived her husband by 49 years but her pioneer spirit enabled her to rear her children by hard work. She contracted work with the railroad, hauled cross ties, and she and the two oldest sons, chopped and delivered wood to the railroad to be used for fuel in the steam engines. She would "dead-head" on the train to Montgomery from Canoe and bring back the payroll for the railroad workers. She moved to Canoe in 1871 and lived to 1920. Most of Andrew and Kesiah's children are buried in Bowman Cemetery. Three of her children homesteaded in Canoe; Andrew Martin Lowery, Mattie Jane Dunaway, and Mary Dawson. The 1860 Census (Covington) and 1880 Census (Escambia) indicate children born in Ala. Kesiah's parents came from South Carolina. They moved to Florida, Georgia, and then to southern Alabama. Kesiah's brother and sister's, along with her son William Lowery and his wife, were the founder's of Enon, Florida. William Walter Lowery later moved to Williams Station (Atmore) and became a major influence in the development of Atmore and Escambia County. Kesiah died at age of 84. Data from 1880 Federal census: Kesiah Lowery, WF46, Housekeeper, b GA, F&M b SC; Andrew M. (Son), WM26, Timbering, b AL, F b AL, M b SC; Martha J. (daughter), WF21, b AL, F b AL, M b GA; Florida (daughter), WF20, b AL, F b AL, M b GA; William Tolin (husband of Florida), Timbering, b AL, F&M b AL; Celima Tolin (daughter of Florida) WF2/12, b AL, F&M b AL; Victoria (daughter) WF18, Assistant, b AL, F b AL, M b GA; Ada (daughter), WF 16, Assistant, b AL, F b AL, M b GA; Robert H. (son), Assistant, WM12, b AL, F b AL, M b GA; James T., Servant, BM10, b AL, F&M b AL. 1880 and 1860 census indicates that Kisiah was born in Georiga. The 1850 family census indictes Salley and Kisiah were born in Florida. The Escambia Historical Society also indicates that Salley and Kesiah were born in Florida. Data for future use from Enon Cemetery:(Salley Mathis b 1833 m John J. Grimsley and was one of the founders of Enon, Florida. James Larkin Mathis b 1848 m 1st Smantha Hudgins, 2nd Mattie Dennis; Mary Ann Mathis (Holland) b 1839). Henry Mathis b 18 Dec 1883 d 23 Oct 1907; Ida L. Mathis b 28 Jan 1878 d 24 Sep 1901; James Larkin Mathis b 9 Jun 1849 d 27 Dec 1907; Mary S. Mathis b 15 Oct ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1851 d 19 Sep 1927; Emmie Niger (child of Nance Wesley Mathis) b 1 Mar 1889, d 18 Sep 1892. We are in touch with John Uhel Grimsley (Bainbridge GA) and Arron Grimsley (Pensacola FL) and have established our relationship with the Grimsley tree by way of the Mathis and Beck trees. Kesiah Jane Mathis name appears as "Kisiah" in the 1850, 1880 census reports. It appears as Kesiah in other reports and Keziah in one report. A six month search has not revealed a single census report that identifies Andrew Madison Lowery. After an intensive search of Georgia and location of the most likely family trees in Laurens Georgia, the search has now moved to Alabama (1880 and 1900 census reports indicate Andrew was born in Alabama). Andrew met and married Kesiah in Tuskegee, Macon County on 31 August 1851. The by M.S. Kelton (JP). Search of the two Lowery families that lived close to the Mathis have not revealed Andrew. The search has continued to other families as older children often worked as Laborers. "Madison" was finally located with his family in the 1850 census of Campbell County Georgia. Kisiah and her son Andrew Martin acquired considerable land in the Canoe area. Her son Andrew Martin had a saw mill for many years. It is assumed that the land was acquired to provide wood for the trains and for Andrew Martin's saw mill. Source: 1850 census of Macon county Alabama, 1860 census of Covington county Alabama, 1880 census of Escambia County Alabama, 1900 census of Escambia county Alabama, Marriages in Macon county Alabama, History of Escambia County Alabama (1983), Tombstone data-Bowman Cemetery. Kesiah Jane MATHIS married (1) Andrew Madison LOWERY on 31 Aug 1851 at Tuskegee, Macon, AL. Andrew, , born in 1833 at AL; died in 1871 at Evansville, Escambia, AL; buried in 1871 at Wawbeek, Escambia, AL, Bowman Cemetery. The following is a quote from the "History of Escambia County Alabama". "Andrew Madison Lowery was born of Scottish Immigrant parents in 1833, probably in Laurens County, Georgia. He served in Finnegan's Florida Regiment in the Civil War. He was living in Georgia when the war ended ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ and migrated by oxcart to Evansville, Alabama. A man named Franklin shot and killed Andrew, alleging that Andrew's dog was killing his sheep." Evansville was a booming town which sprung up around a saw mill. The saw mill burned down in 1871 and the town vanished, as fast as it has sprung up. Evansville (1838-1871) was in Escambia County Alabama; near the old Miles Crossing, very near to the Sardis Church. Evansville was 2 miles east of Wawbeek (Miles crossing). Wawbeek is between Canoe and Flomaton. Andrew and Kesiah are buried in the Bowman Cemetery at Wawbeek. Andrew died at age of 38, Kesiah died at age of 84. A major effort was mounted in early 1994 to locate Andrew's parents, brothers and sisters. It appeared that Andrew missed the Georgia and Alabama Federal census (possibly because of the War between the States and his migration). The search has identified many Lowery's in Georgia as possible relations but no connection was accomplished. The 1880 Escambia County Alabama Federal census presented some conflicting data that redirect the search efforts. The census indicated that Andrew was born in Alabama, and his children (except one) were born in Alabama. Kesiah was located in Macon County Alabama in the 1850 census (with her family). Kesiah was again located in the 1860 in Covington County living with or near her family. She had five children at this time. Andrew was missing and is assumed to be with the Confederate Army at this time. The 1880 census indicated that Andrew and his children were born in Alabama? 1900 census data indicates that their daughter Victoria was born in Georgia, so the data that the family was in Georgia during the Civil War appears to be true. Research indicates that Andrew and Kesiah met and married in Macon county Alabama. The Wesley Mathis family was located in Macon County in 1850, and in Covington County in 1860. Living close to them in Covington County was the Beck Family. Madison and Kesiah received a land grant in Covington County Alabama on 1 January 1855. The land grant was for 320.4 acres. Also receiving land ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ grants were Lunich Lowery (321 acres, 1855), Robert M. Lowery (78.8 acres, 1856) and William G. Lowery (160 acres, 1895). A John Mathis received a land grant of 34.94 acres in 1886. Were these Lowery's related or is the connection to be made in Macon County Alabama? Andrew gave his name as Madison Lowery in the marriage license at Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama (31 August 1851) and for the Covington County land grant. Searches were retraced and a check for a "Madison" Lowery was included. Other Lowerys that were married in Macon county and could be related are: S.R. Lowery, Elizabeth Lowry, S.R. Lowery and Elizabeth Hanley (27 Dec. 1851), Thee Lowery and Catherine Daniel (1 July 1853), Richard Lowery and Willis A. Williams (23 Dec 1855), Calvin Lowery and Eliza Hudson (6 April 1856), and Theodore Lowery and Richard P. Calvin. The first location of Madison Lowery was his marriage to Kesiah Jane Mathis in Tuskagee, Macon county on 31 Aug. 1881. The second location is for land (320 acres) in Covington County Alabama in Jan. 1855. In both cases he was identified as "Madison" Lowery. Source: 1851 Macon County Alabama Marriages, 1855 Covingington county Alabama land deed, 1860 Covington county Alabama census, History of Escambia County Alabama (1983), Tombstone data-Bowman Cemetery. Children: 12 M i William Walter LOWERY, born on 22 Mar 1853 at Macon, AL; died on 12 Mar 1935 at Atmore, Escambia, AL; buried at Wawbeek, Escambia, AL, Bowman Cem.. William Lowery was approximately 18 years old when his father died and his mother migrated to Canoe, AL. He was 21 years old when he married Mary Beck. They were married in the "Perdido" area in Escambia county Florida. (This is the area where the Beck's and Mathis migrated to from ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Covington County AL.) They moved to the area of the town of Center in Shelby County Texas and began their family. Some of the Beck's were already settled near Center. They returned to Alabama where they were involved in the founding of Enon, Florida. William started homestead on 160 acres (Southwest quarter of Section ten, in Township three North of Range thirty three west of Tallahassee Merridian in Florida) in December 1880. He built a log dwelling with kitchen, outhouse smoke house, crib, stables and fencing. He cultivated 10 to 12 acres each year for food for his family and farm animals. He received ownership of the land in June 1886. His homestead document was witnessed by A.D. Beck, Wesley Mathis, P.H. Williams, and J.L. Mathis. His land was located near the Perdido river and near the area where Enon was founded in about 1885. He was involved in the timber business (logging). He would cut down the original growth yellow leaf pine trees, haul them to the Perdido river, and float them down to the sawmill at Muscogee. Rumors are that he developed the method of tieing logs together and floating them down to the sawmill (Perdido river) with the crew living on the make-shift raft (This is doughtful, as this became common practice in the timber industry). Documents indicate that William, members of the Mathis family, members of the Beck family, and other closely associated people founded the town of Enon, Florida in 1885. It is assumed that their primary industry was timber and farming. The area was quite remote, with no railroad or postoffice. They would often have to use the postoffice in Ray, Alabama (across the Perdido river). He sold his land to James L. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mathis ($200) in August 1891 after he moved to what was then named Williams Station, Alabama. Williams Station was renamed Atmore in 1895. William had one of the first stores in Williams Station, and there is some speculation that the "Williams" in "Williams Station" is William Lowery. The most accepted version of how Williams Station got its name is attributed to Bud Pleasant Williams. Mr. Williams was a neighbor and friend of William Lowery in Florida. The people in that area would travel up to the railroad stop in Alabama for supplies and the story goes that Williams Station was named after Pleasant Williams. William Lowery became a major contributor to the development of Atmore and Escambia County. He was affectionly known as "Uncle Bill" to the people in the area. He opened the first bank (Bank of Atmore) which is still in existance. He opened the first ice house, and many other enterprises. He was the Vice President of the Atmore Hardware when it was incorporated. The Atmore Hardware was the first hardware store, first undertaking establishment, first Ford agency (Model T), and first furniture store in town. He was the Escambia County Commissioner from 1900 thru 1904. He was deeply involved with the design and construction of the County Courthouse built in 1902, The corner stone of the County Court house bore the inscription "W. W. Lowery". He held considerable land; not just in the center of Atmore, but in surrounding areas. He was one of the real pioneers in the development of Atmore and the surrounding area. He built houses for his children in the city block that he owned. He developed and installed running water to the ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ adjorning houses long before Atmore provided running water for the residents. He and his children made major impacts on the local area. He is typical of the men that made America so great. He was a man of high moral standards and integrity, and was not afraid of work. If something needed fixing, he fixed it. William died at the age of 81 of Cancer. Present research indicates that William met Mary Florence Beck in Covington County Alabama where she was living with her family. The Beck's, Lowery's and Mathis were close neighbors and friends. When William died, he left his house and its belongings to his daughters. The house became known as the "Lowery House". He left his bank stocks and other assets to his sons. Unfortunately, the "Lowery House" and the house behind it (Winton Walter Lowery Jr. house) was bought and replaced by the Atmore Advance Newspaper. Very recently, it was discovered that the houses in the Lowery block are being restored. What a shame that the grandest one of all is not there. Source: History of Escambia County Alabama (1983), 1860 Covington County Alabama census, Escambia County Florida marriage license and minister marriage certificate, 1880 Florida homestead application, 1886 homestead satisfaction, 1900 Escambia county census, Land deeds - Escambia county Alabama, Will, Probate of will - Escambia county Alabama, 1891 Florida land sale deed to James Larkins Mathis, Tombstone data, William Walter LOWERY married (1) Mary Florence BECK on 16 Apr 1874 at Perdido, Escambia, FL. Mary, dau. of Jesse BECK and Sarah WOODCOCK, born on 14 Nov 1857 at Covington, AL; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ died on 5 Apr 1930 at Atmore, Escambia, AL; buried at Wawbeek, Escambia, AL, Bowman Cem.. Mary F. Beck and William Walter Lowery were married in Perdido,FL by the Rev. Joseph Johnson on 16 April 1874. The marriage certificate indicates that Miss Mary F.Beck was from Perdido, Florida. Escambia County Florida Marriage license issued 4/14/1874. A family record indicates she was from Covington County. Tom indicates that there is a connection between the Beck's and the Grimsley's. John Grimsley married one of the Mathis girls (Salley). Some of the Beck's, the Mathis, and W.W. Lowery were involved in the founding of Enon, Florida. It appears that Mary and William moved to Texas during the dark days of corruption and suppression that was imposed on the Confederate states after the "War between the States", and returned when the reconstruction period began. They were involved in the formation of the town of Enon, Florida in 1885 and later migrated to Williams Station (Atmore) where William realized his "American Dream". Mary Beck died at the age of 72. Beck information to be used later: from Enon Cemetery Alfred M. Beck b 6 Dec 1880, d 31 Mar 1962, m Lela D. b 12 Feb 1880, d 1 Mar 1948; Rankin E. Beck b 23 Dec 1906, d 24 May 1991, m Myrtle B. b 2 May 1908, d 2 Sep 1993; J.E. Beck b 11 Nov 1882, d 4 Mar 1940, m Rosina 23 Oct 1889, d 23 Dec 1927; A.D. Beck (Alfred) b 12 Jan 1855, d 22 Sep 1935, m Mary C. b 1840, d 20 Dec 1927; Charles E. Beck b 5 Sep 1918, d 28 Oct 1982, m Bertie E. b 8 Oct 1914; William O. Beck b 3 Dec 1884, d 19 Nov 1965, m Tallie Jane b 23 Feb 1884, d 17 Feb 1961, child Lonnie L. Beck b 10 Jan 1917, d 30 May 1973; Ilan Joseph Beck, 3 Jan 1988; Mary E. Beck b 1870 d 1931, m A.D. Grimsley ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ b 1866 d 1944. We are in contact with John Uhel Grimsley (Bainbridge GA) and Arron Grimsley (Pensacola FL) to establish our relationship and obtain additional data. We are also in contact with Mrs. Nora Parker Eden in Pensacola, Florida. She is a Beck desendant and is involved with Genealogy. Source: 1860 Covington County Alabama census. Escambia county Florida marriage license and Minister marriage certificate, 1900 Escambia County Alabama census, Tombstone data, 13 F ii Elizabeth LOWERY, born in 1854 at Macon, AL. Elizabeth Lowery was located on the 1860 Covington County Alabama Federal Census. She was five years old at the time of the census and must have died at a young age as she was not found in later census reports. Her family obtained a land grant of 320.4 acres in Covington county on 1 January 1855, it is assumed that she was born there? 14 M iii Andrew Martin LOWERY, born on 21 Jun 1855 at Covington, AL; died on 22 Jul 1952 at Canoe, Escambia, AL; buried at Wawbeek, Escambia, AL, Bowman Cemetery. Andrew Martin Lowery was a Baptish minister. He homsteaded in Canoe, Alabame; and most of his children are buried there. (Check: there may be a mix up of Andrew's and Mildred's death year, i.e., 1952 for Andrew and 1938 for Mildred from tombstone. History of Escambia County Alabama indicates the reverse, 1938 for Andrew and 1952 for Mildred. Will stick with tombstone data at this time).(also LDS data mixed up?) There are two markers at the Bowman Cemetery that appear to belong to Andrew ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 13 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Martin Lowery's children : one is dated May 18, 1881 (Infant son), the other just says Infant of M (?) Lowery (rest is unreadable). According to Tom Lowery Sr.; Jessie Forte placed five small head/foot tomestone pairs there. There is a document that indicates that Andrew Monroe Lowery Jr., son of Kesiah, built and operated a sawmill and was deeply involved with the building (1884) of the Canoe Baptist church. There is no Andrew Monroe Lowery Jr., it is referring to A.M. Lowery (Andrew Martin Lowery). Andrew Martin Lowery sold his sawmill to the McKinnon brothers in 1894. Andrew died at the age of 83. Source: 1880 Escambia county Alabama census, 1900 Escambia county census, History of Escambia County Alabama (1983), Tombstone data. Andrew Martin LOWERY married (1) Mildred Theresa (Millie) BRYARS on 19 Sep 1880 at Escambia, AL. Mildred, dau. of Benjamin Henry BRYARS and Lucretia Ellen MILES, born on 9 Mar 1860 at Canoe, Escambia, AL; died on 6 Dec 1938; buried at Wawbeek, Escambia, AL, Bowman Cemetery. Mildred Theresa Bryars died at the age of 92. Source: 1900 Escambia County Alabama census, History of Escambia County Alabama, 15 F iv Martha Jane (Mattie) LOWERY, born on 21 Sep 1858 at Covington, AL; died on 18 Dec 1893; buried at Wawbeek, Escambia, AL, Bowman Cemetery. Mattie Jane Lowery married James Dunnaway and homesteaded in Canoe, Alabama. Mattie Jane died at the age of 35. Mattie's name appears as Martha in the 1860 and 1880 census reports. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 14 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Source: 1860 Covington county Alabama census, 1880 Escambia county Alabama census, History of Escambia County Alabama (1983). Martha Jane (Mattie) LOWERY married (1) James Newton DUNAWAY in 1887 at Canoe, Escambia, AL. James, born in Jan 1854 at FL. James Dunaway was located in the 1900 Escambia County Alabama census, with his children. His wife Martha Lowery had died in 1887. Source: 1900 Escambia county Alabama census. History of Escambia County Alabama, 16 F v Florida A. LOWERY, born on 24 Aug 1860 at Covington, AL; died on 6 Oct 1933. Florida A. Lowery died at the age of 73. Source: 1860 Covington county Alabama census, History of Escambia County Alabama (1983), 1880 Escambia county Alabama census. Florida A. LOWERY married (1) William H. TOLIN in 1881 at Canoe, Escambia, AL. William, born on 29 Mar 1853; died on 6 Jul 1932. H. Tolin William died at the age of 79. Source: History of Escambia County Alabama, 17 F vi Victoria A. LOWERY, born on 29 May 1862 at GA; died on 15 Nov 1938; buried at Wawbeek, Escambia, AL, Bowman Cemetery. Victoria A. Lowery died at the age of 76. Her mother, Kesiah Jane, was located in her household in the 1900 census report (listed as mother in law). It is assumed that she resided with her daugher and her family until death. The 1900 census report also indicates that Vistoria was born in Georgia. This tracks a ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ report that indicates that Andrew Madison Lowery moved his family to Georgia during the Civil War, and moved them back to Alabama (by oxcart) after the war. It may be a wise move to investigate the Dunaway tree for additional data on Kesiah and Andrew Madison? Victoria and her husband William Dunaway are both buried in the Bowman cemetary. If we can locate where in Georgia Victoria was born, it may aid in the Georgia/Lowery connection. Source: 1880 Escambia county Alabama census, History of Escambia County Alabama (1983), Victoria A. LOWERY married (1) William M. DUNAWAY in Nov 1887. William, born on 1 Nov 1863 at FL; died on 12 Feb 1926; buried at Wawbeek, Escambia, AL, Bowman Cemetery. William M. Donaway was born in Florida. The 1900 census indicates that his parents were both from Georgia. The census indicated his occupation as log tow tractor operator. Source: History of Escambia County Alabama, 1900 Escambia County Alabama census, 18 M vii Oscar Robert LOWERY, born on 15 Jan 1866 at AL; died on 16 May 1954 at East Brewton, Escambia, AL. Oscar Robert Lowery died at the age of 88. Source: 1880 Escambia County Alabama census, History of Escambia County Alabama (1983), 1900 Escambia County Alabama census, Oscar Robert LOWERY married (1) Vallie Virgie BRYARS on 5 Jul 1891. Vallie, born in Sep 1870 at FL. Vallie Virgie Bryars was referred to as Bergie in the 1900 Escambia County ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alabama census. Source: 1900 Escambia County Alabama census, History of Escambia County Alabama (1983). 19 F viii Mary LOWERY, born at AL. Mary Lowery married 1st to John Faulk, 2nd to Pleas Dawson. Source: History of Escambia County Alabama (1983), Mary LOWERY married (1) John FAULK. Source: History of Escambia County Alabama, 20 F ix Ada P. LOWERY, born in 1864 at AL. Ada Lowery married Frank Dixon and homesteaded in Canoe, Alabama. Source: History of Escambia County Alabama (1983), 1880 Escambia County Alabama census, Ada P. LOWERY married (1) Frank M. DIXON on 24 Jan 1892. Source: History of Escambia County Alabama (1983), 21 M x James T. LOWERY, born in Sep 1868 at AL. James T. Lowery was located in the 1880 Escambia county Alabama census, living with his mother, Kesiah. He was also located in the Escambia county Alabama census of 1900, with his family. He indicated that he had a General Store. It is believed the store was located in Atmore, Alabama. He also owned a number of pieces of property in the area. The 1880 census indicated that he was 10 years old (born 1870). The 1900 census indicates that James was born in Sept 1868. As of this point in the investigation, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 17 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ he has not located in a Cemetery in the Canoe or Atmore area. The "History of Escambia County Alabama" lists him as a member of the Andrew Madison and Kesiah family, and lists some of his children. There is some confusion about his parents. The 1880 census report lists his father and mother as being born in Alabama. The 1900 census report lists his father and mother as being born in Georgia. This does not agree with the birth data on census reports for these years with where the father and mother were born. The data on these reports indicate Andrew Madison was born in Alabama and Kesiah was born in Georgia. (Actually, Andrew Madison was born in Georgia, and Kesiah was born in Florida - her family had moved from Florida, to Georgia, and to Alabama.) The other confusing data on the 1880 census report was that James was listed as a servant, while the other children were listed as sons and daughters? The 1880 census report also reported James as "BM10". Was James adopted, or was it the usual mixup's found on census reports? The other children's data were in general agreement on the census reports. The 1880 census report indicated that the family lived in Canoe Alabama. The 1900 census report indicated the family lived in Atmore. SOURCE Data: History of Escambia County Alabama (1983). Escambia County Alabama census reports for 1880 and 1900. James T. LOWERY married (1) Georgia Elizabeth RAWLS on 7 Jan 1892. Georgia, born in Aug 1862 at AL. Source: 1900 Escambia County Census, History of Escambia County Alabama (1983), ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 18 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 James Larkin MATHIS, born on 9 Jun 1849 at Macon, AL; died on 27 Dec 1907 at Enon, Escambia, FL; buried at Enon, Escambia, FL, Enon Baptist Cem. James Larkin Mathis first wife was Samantha Hudgins; his second wife was Mattie Dennis. James was one of the founders of Enon, Florida. The Tombstone check of the cemetery in Enon shows a Female grave next to Jame Larkin Mathis with the name of Mary S. Mathis, Mother, Oct 15. 1951 - Sept 19 1927, and an three small graves. Not sure what this means, James was born 9 June 1849, this couldn't be his mother (Mary). Could Mattie Dennis name be Mary? Other Mathis in the Cemetery we must connect: Clina J. Mathis b Jan 10 1881, d July 7 1957 (wife of Vernon C. Burns),; Henry Mathis b Dec 18 1883, d Oct 22 1907; Ida L. Mathis b Jan 28 1878 d Sept 24 1901; Nance Wesley Mathis (mother of Emmie Niger b Mar 1 1889 d Sept 18 1892); James L. Mathis, his wife, and family were located in Atmore in the 1890 census. William Lowery sold his 160 acres of land in Enon Florida to James L. Mathis in August 1891 for $200. James Larkin MATHIS married (1) Samantha HUDGINS. He married (2) Mary R. (Mattie) DENNIS. Mary, born on 15 Oct 1851 at AL; died on 19 Sep 1927 at Enon, Escambia, FL; buried at Enon, Escambia, FL, Baptist Cem.. Children: 22 F i Claria M. MATHIS, born in Jan 1880 at Perdido area, Escambia, FL. 23 F ii Clienda MATHIS, born in Jan 1991 at Perdido area, Escambia, FL. 24 M iii James H. MATHIS, born in Dec 1883 at Perdido area, Escambia, FL. 25 M iv Westley C. MATHIS, born in Oct 1885 at Enon, Escambia, FL. 26 M v Robert W. MATHIS, born in Mar 1887 at Enon, Escambia, FL. 27 M vi Benjamin L. MATHIS, born in May 1889 at Enon, Escambia, FL. 28 F vii Rosie E. MATHIS, born in Jan 1991 at Enon, Escambia, FL. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Second Generation Sat 13 Apr 1996 06:18 pm Descendants of Wesley W. MATHIS Page 19 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 29 M viii Wiley MATHIS, born in Apr 1893 at Enon, Escambia, FL.