ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ Ý Þ Ý Reprint of Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter Þ Ý Reprinted with Permission by Þ Ý Wright Electronic Genealogical Project Þ Ý P.O. Box 692446, Houston, Texas 77069-2446 Þ Ý Þ Ý Þ Ý Þ Ý This file may be freely distributed, provided it is distributed in Þ Ý its entirety and no charge is made for the document (cost of Þ Ý diskette and postage excepted). Þ Ý Þ Ý ================================================================= Þ Ý If you find this information helpful, please send a donation ($5 Þ Ý suggested) and/or subscription order ($2 per year) to the author of Þ Ý this newsletter at his CURRENT address: Þ Ý Þ Ý Richard A. Prewitt Þ Ý 1800 N.W. 81st Street Þ Ý Des Moines, IA 50325-5631 Þ Ý Þ ßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßß PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jan. 81 No. 1 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come NEW ADDRESS: For those of you that I have not corresponded with this past year, we have moved to a new address: Prewitt Family Association Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 Living in a mobile home with a book printing and binding setup, with hundreds of books and records in the closets, under the furniture and in my wife's cupboards got to be too much. We took a year off from Genealogy to build a new house here in Grimes. I now have a separate room just for Genealogy and can expand our records and services. BOOKS BACK IN PRINT: We thought we had a large enough supply of books when we started the house project, but we ran out of the Isham Prewitt, Byrd Pruitt and Marriage books. These books are now back in stock: "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Virginia" 200 pages $12.00 "Prewitts in The Census And Military" 190 pages $11.00 "Prewitt Marriages" 190 pages $11.00 "The Descendants of Byrd Pruitt" 47 pages $ 3.00 "Isham Prewitt of Virginia 125 pages $ 9.50 BYRD PRUITT: Thanks to E. Ragan Pruitt of Lilburn, Georgia, it has been discovered that Byrd Pruitt, Sr. moved to Georgia with his sons: Levi, Lemuel, Elisha and Austin. Byrd Pruitt died in Warren Co., Ga. between Sept. 22, 1799 and May 8, 1800. He also had a daughter, Nancy Pruitt, who married a Wilkinson or Williams. We have also learned that Levi Pruitt had a daughter: Rosa or Rosanna Pruitt, b. 1785-88 and married James McCormick on Feb. 12, 1803. Levi's son, Hardin Pruitt, married first. Martha (McCormick) Neal and had two children: Marcia Pruitt, b. July 18, 1805 and Terrel Pruitt, b. June 2, 1807. Austin Pruitt also had a daughter: Nancy Winfield Pruitt, b. July 9, 1808 Warren Co., Ga., married William Boswell in Putnam Co., Ga. on Dec, 28, 1826. - - - - - - - - - SOUTHERN RECORDS: A special thanks to Maryellen Leachman of Balboa, Calif. for sending her Prewitt records from the southern states. WANTED: A copy of Charles R. Dillon's book on Pruitt Ancestors for library purposes. - - - - - - - - - SOUTH CAROLINA: "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of South Carolina" had to be postponed several times. However, in doing so, we have gained an additional 20 to 25 pages of pre 1800 data for the book. Eunice Young of Ogden, Utah has been a tremendous help sorting out the Pruitt data of Greenville Co., South Carolina. The stencils have been purchased for the South Carolina book, and we are setting up that book now for publication October 1st. If you would like to be notified when the South Carolina Records are published, please return the announcement band below. - - - - - - - - - FUTURE BOOKS: Since we have a vast amount of records from all states, I would like to know which states people would like to have printed. We are also working on several lineage books similar to the Byrd and Isham Prewitt books. - - - - - - - - Our next newsletter will contain a list of all known published Genealogies that contain Prewitt-Pruitt lineages and also will list books with large amounts of Prewitt-Pruitt data. If you know of any published works, please let us know the title, author, date etc. if known. - - - - - - - - - - I would like to be notified when the South Carolina records are published. Other states records I would like to see published: Name _______________________________________ Address_____________________________________ _____________________________________ ZIP CODE =========================================================================== PREWITT-PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jan. 82 No. 2 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come Books that contain Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett, etc. Lineages and Genealogical data: "Johnston of Caroline County, Virginia: Some of the Descendants of William and Ann Chew Johnston (1697-1778)"; by: Elbert Felton Johnston, Ph.D.; The Henington Publishing Co., Wolfe City, Texas, 1964 (670 pages hard bound) "Notes on the Prewitt-Light, Ringler-Hollowell and Allied Families"; by: L.D. Prewitt; Summit Printing Company, Forest City, Iowa, 1939 (32 pages soft cover) "Prewitt-Light, Ringler-Hollowell and Allied Families"; Revised Edition by: L. D. Prewitt, Fairfield, Iowa, 1970 (65 pages hard bound) "Our Father's Children"; by: Stan Smith; Published by J. Grant Stevenson, Provo, Utah, 1977 (63 pages soft cover) "The Dean-Brown Genealogy"; by: Ralph H. Dean and Pearl Dean Dauley (95 pages soft cover) "Prewitt-McDonald Genealogy & Allied Families"; by: Ralph H. Dean and Pearl Dauley; Orange, Calif. 1970 (107 pages soft cover) "Our Heritage, Proud to Remember, William Longcor and Margaret Harris and their Descendants"; by: Alice Tuttle Smith; Jerry Allen Publishing Co., Bountiful, Utah, 1970 (320 pages hard cover) "Bugger Saga" The Civil War Story of Guerilla and Bushwhacker Warfare in Lauderdale Co., Alabama; by Wade Pruitt; P-Vine Press, Columbia, Tenn. (192 pages soft cover) "The Pruett-Pruitt Family"; by: Haskell Pruett, Ph.D.; Stillwater, Okla., 1975 (125 pages soft cover) "The Descendants of Francis Marion Prewitt"; by: Viola Creech Prewitt, Lancaster, Ky. 1974 (51 pages soft cover) "Allison, Dewees, Johnson, Scruggs and Other Related Families...Old Photographs, Letters, etc." by: Judith Allison Walters, Bothell, Wash. 1976 163 pages soft cover) "Thomas R. Pruett and Descendants"; by: Doris E. Pruett, Richmond, Va. 1978 (75 page unbound manuscript) "The Prewitt Family in America, Vaul Allen Branch"; by: Faye Prewitt Stockman, Azuza, Calif. 123 page unbound manuscript) "Descendants of Vaul Allen Prewitt"; by: Hecht S. Lackey, Henderson, Ky. 1971 143 page unbound manuscript) "Some Ancestors and the Descendants of James Moss Prewitt and his wife Susan Abigail (Nave) Prewitt 1830-1898"; by: Mary Prewitt Mitchell, Independence, Mo. (51 pages soft cover) "The Prewitt Family, A History of the Family of Mary Louise Prewitt Springler" by: Mary Louise Prewitt Springler, Delta, Colo., 1970 (26 page unbound manuscript) "The Family Record of the Prewitt Family and of those with whom they became connected by marriage"; by: Clifton Prewitt, 1875 (5 page unbound manuscript) "A Family History, Pruitt-Saylors; Bellingrath-Council"; by: Albert Bruce Pruitt, Greenville, S.C., 1977 (73 pages soft cover) "The Pruitts, Pattersons, and their Rhodes Relatives"; by: Imogene Hoover Hagan; P-Vine Press, Columbia, Tenn. 1978 (166 pages soft cover) "Moses and William Pruitt, Indiana Pioneers Va-SC-Ind"; by: Reba Gephart, Ruth Pruitt and Chelsea Dinn, Franklin, Ind., 1973 (216 pages hard bound) "Netherland Genealogy, Ancestry and Descendants of Richard Netherland, Esquire (1764-1832)"; by: Muriel M. C. Spoden, Kingsport, Tenn., 1979 (332 pages hard bound) "John Pankey of Manakin Town, Virginia, and his Descendants"; by: George Edward Pankey, Ruston, La., 1969 (548 pages hard bound) "Pruitt-Prewitt Ancestors"; by: Dr. Charles R. Dillon, Los Angeles, Calif., 1960 "Mrs. Lillian Goodnight's Notes on Prewitt" (unbound manuscript in Kentucky State Library) "Michael Prewitt, Sr. and his Descendants 1720-1970"; by: Richard A. Prewitt, Waukee, Iowa 1970 (742 pages hard bound) "The Healy Branch"; by: Richard A. Prewitt, Waukee, Iowa 1975 (32 pages soft cover) "Michael Prewitt, Sr. and his Descendants 1720-1977"; by: Richard A. Prewitt, Grimes, Iowa 1977 (734 pages hard bound) "Our German Heritage"; by: Barbara (Wiechert) Prewitt, Grimes, Iowa, 1978 (51 pages soft cover) "Prewitt Marriages"; by: Richard A. Prewitt, Grimes, Iowa, 1978 (190 pages soft cover) "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Virginia"; by: Richard A. Prewitt, Grimes, Iowa 1979 (200 pages soft cover) "Prewitts in the Census and Military": by: Richard A. Prewitt, Grimes, Iowa, 1979 (190 pages soft cover) "Isham Prewitt of Virginia"; by: Richard A. Prewitt, Grimes, Iowa, 1979 (125 pages soft cover) "The Descendants of Byrd Pruitt" by: Richard A. Prewitt, Grimes, Iowa, 1980 (47 pages soft cover) "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of South Carolina"; by: Richard A. Prewitt, Grimes, Iowa, 1981 (130 pages soft cover) "A Day of Small Things"; by: Anna Seward Pruitt; Foreign Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, Richmond, Va., 1929 (?) "The Family of John Wesley Pruitt"; by: Anna Seward Pruitt (19 page pamphlet) "Sketch of the Life of Dr. Cicero Washington Pruitt"; by: Anna Seward Pruitt (11 page pamphlet) "Up from Zero"; by: Anna Seward Pruitt; William Byrd Press, Inc., Richmond, Va., 1938 (hard bound, used in teaching) "A China Childhood"; by: Ida Pruitt (dau. of Anna Seward Pruitt) "The New Lottie Moon Story"; by: Catherine B. Allen 1980 (Information and pictures of Cicero Washington Pruitt, Missionary to China) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WHAT'S IN A NAME: Frances P. Limozaine of St. Simons Island, Ga. says that when she sent in her DAR papers, the Registrar had a time understanding how the father of William David Pruett could be Crawford Pruitt/Pruit/Prewitt (the copy of the will and other records proved it). Some of the most common ways to spell the name are: Prewitt, Prewett, Prewette, Pruit, Pruitt, Pruitte, Pruet, Pruett, Pruette, Preuette. In Granville Co., N.C.: when John Prewitt married Elizabeth Bradford in 1769, the name on the bond was Pute. When John married Susannah Bridges in 1789, the name on the bond was Peruit, and when John died in 1815, the name on his will was Prewit. When the will of Michael Prewitt, Sr. was recorded in Shelby Co., Ky. in 1798, his name was spelled Prewit, Prewet and Pruett all in the same record. So there is no correct or incorrect way to spell the name. I hope no one takes offense at this but the early Prewitt's who could read and write would spell their name Prewitt. The early Prewitt's who could not read or write, would tell their name to the County Clerk, Sheriff, Census Taker, Judge, etc., and that person would spell the name how it sounded to them: Pruett, Pruitt, etc. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TENNESSEE Our question on what other state records people would like to see printed showed the most wanted was Tennessee, with Georgia and North Carolina tied for second and Kentucky third. So our book for next year will be "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Tennessee". If you have Tennessee records that you have not sent us, please do so that they can be included in the book. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LIVING WITH THE PAST While most of us live several hundred or even thousands of miles from where our Revolutionary ancestor settled, not so for Amos E. Pruett of Casar, North Carolina. Amos lives about 3 miles from the John and Eady Pruett home place, and about 4 mile from the Pisgah Baptist Church where John's son, Spencer Pruitt (born 1784) is buried. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SOUTH CAROLINA: Announcing the publication of "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of South Carolina". 130 pages of Lineage and Records, plus index. Cost $10.00. Announcements, Queries and other items of interest will be accepted for the newsletters without cost. Prewitt Family Association Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jun. 82 No. 3 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come "DON'T BE SUCKERED INTO THE NAME BOOK FLIMFLAM". This is the headline of a newspaper article sent to us by E. Ragan Pruitt of Lilburn, Ga. It seems Mr. Pruitt received a post card from Beatrice Bayley of Sterling, Penn. offering the "Pruitt Family Heritage Book" at a price of $27.85. Since Mr. Pruitt was familiar with genealogy, he wrote inquiring about his lineage in the book, documentation, etc. His letter to Beatrice Bayley brought a reply that it was then too late for him to order the book. As a coincidence, the Bayley letter was received the same time the above named article was published in the Gwinnett Daily News. - - - - - - - - - - - "IOWANS FUME OVER 'HERITAGE' BOOKS" was the headline of a newspaper article that appeared in the Des Moines (Iowa) Sunday Register a couple weeks ago. The come-on is an invitation to buy a personalized book that will lead to "the discovery and documentation of your personal family heritage." The let-down is that you have to discover and document your personal family heritage yourself. The book is on how to research a family tree, not on the family, which is what a lot of people think. The post cards from Beatrice Bayley tells people that they have names that are rare "being only one in every quarter million" no matter what the name is. The Bureau of Consumer Protection in Scranton, Pa. says that anyone buying such a book may be getting ripped off. The Iowa Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Div., has filed legal papers accusing Bayley of violating the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act by misrepresenting what the books will be. Genealogist Victor Gebhart warned members of the National Genealogical Society about Bayley in the group's newsletter. Carl Nissly, President of the Iowa Genealogical Society, said his organization has received several inquiries about such books, and he expects more people to try to peddle them. A fairly recent entry into the field is a Sharon Taylor of Copley, Ohio, whose sales pitch closely resembles Bayley's. Tom Ziebarth, a consumer protection attorney with the Postal Service, said he has not seen any books published by Taylor, but said the advertising letter "looks questionable." - - - - - - - - - - - OUT OF THE ORDINARY: In Orangeville, Indiana, a PRUITT has the unusual distinction of being a ghost and dragging a clanking chain about (due to the fact that he used a chain to "do in" his unfaithful wife), with the additional feature of mysterious chain links appearing and disappearing from his grave stone. (Feature story in Indianapolis Star) - - - - - - - - - - - PREWITT - PRUETT IN ENGLAND: 1202 - MATHEW PRUET was listed in the "Pipe Rolls" (P.H. Reney, Dict. of British Surnames, London, 1958, p. 259) 1249 - It was found that WILLIAM PRUWET and ADAM, his son, did damage to the King's property in Winchester (Inquest Calendar, Vol. II, p. 127) 1251, Dec. 12 - (The Feast of St. Gregory) The Earl of Derby released REGINALD PRUET and his issue and their lands and holdings from "servitutem" and made them freemen (Vol. I, p. 372, Charter Rolls, Henry III). 1273 - ANDREW and WILLIAM PRUET were mentioned in the "Hundred Rolls of Cambridge". 1275 - HENRY PRUET was pardoned a twelve shilling fine for contempt (Close Rolls, Edward I, p. 175 & 520). 1278 - HUGH PRUET of Somerset went surety for 40 Pounds (Westminister Record of Oct. 23, 1278). 1317, Feb. 14 - THOMAS PRUWET of Devon was mentioned in "Dwelly's Name Indices". 1322, May 18 - (Tuesday after Barnabas) at a council held at Old Sarum, CHRISTINA PREWET sold land reserving a rent for her sons, NICHOLAS (Close Roll Cal., p. 62). 1327 - RICHARD PRUET and THOMAS PRUWET, both of Somerset, were mentioned in Dwelly's Names. 1422 - RICHARD PRUET and ALICE, his wife, sued John Seyntclere, the elder, for land and rents in Cruk and Eastham (Somerset Plea Rolls for Easter Term 4, Henry VI (1422-1461). 1538, Feb. - JOHN PREWETT received a A.B. degree from the University of Oxford; became a fellow at Exter College in 1539; with a A.M. at the Michaelmas Term 1543. 1552 - JOHN PRUET married Tamsen Smith at Stockland Gaunts in Somerset (Boyd's Master Index). 1558 - Two with the spelling PREWETT are mentioned in the "Bristol Wills." 1600 - There was a PREWET family in Hampton, Middlesex. 1619 - THOMAS PRUET, and John and William Privett were listed as leaving Salisbury for Virginia (Parker's Bristol to America, p. 89 & 93). NOTE: William Privett and his son, John Privett, were among the early settlers of North Carolina, and were the ancestors of a long line of Privet's in North Carolina. 1624 - STEPHEN PRUET gave up rental of church land in West Monkton of Somerset (Weavers Somerset, p. 403). 1627 - JOHN PRUIT of Somerset sued John Green (Somerset Society, Vol. 24, p. 53). 1636 - Two PRUETS were buried from Covent and Benet Wharf in London. 1636 - THOMAS PREWITT and seven others were transported to Virginia (Charles River Co.) (Patent Bk 1). W. B. Bowman "Bristol to America", London, 1929, p. 64, shows a THOMAS PRUATT of Salisbury listed for Virginia 1654-1663. 1676 - WILLIAM PRUET transported to Maryland. 1678 - ANDREW PRUETT out of Old England, came to Dorchester Co., Md 1690 - BENJAMIN PRUITT was transported to Accomack Co., Va. by John Washbourne. - - - - - - - - - - QUERY SECTION: "JACOB PRUITT of Madison Co., Mo. ca 1830-1850". Would like to correspond with any of Jacob's descendants--especially of his daughters (1) Matilda Pruitt-Matthews and (2) Rebecca Pruitt (ml-Murray) Matthews--sisters who were successive wives of my Great-grandfather: Russell Marion Matthews (1811-1854) also of Madison Co., Missouri. Contact: Jean N. Warhol, 3701 E. Minnehaha Pkwy., Minneapolis, Minn. 55417 Virginia S. Briggs, Rt. 1, Box 182, Franklin, Texas 77856, would like very much to find the death and burial of EZEKIEL PRUITT b. 1800 Abbeville Dist., S.C., last listed on Hill Co., Texas Census 1880 as widower, living with son, D.L. Pruitt and family; and wife CHARITY (Eaves) PRUITT b. 1800 Rutherford Co., N.C., last listed on Trinity Co., Texas Census 1860 with Ezekiel. Marilyn Obal, RR 1, O'Fallon, Ill. 62269, was wondering if some of our readers might have some additional information on MARGARET PRUITT that married James Seals. She has a certified copy of the marriage record stating that James Seale and Margaret Ann Prvitt were married on 14 June 1838 in Gibson Co., Indiana. Margaret's place of birth is listed as Tenn. on the 1850 Gibson Co., Ind. Census (Patoka Twp., no. 25, line 32). In 1860, her place of birth is listed as Va. (Patoka Twp., no. 10&1, line 11). She has not located James and Margaret Seals since 1860, and does not know the date of death for either. TENNESSEE: This is our last call for Tennessee Prewitt-Pruitt data to be included in our next book "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Tennessee." WANTED: A copy of Charles R. Dillon's book Pruitt Ancestors for library purposes. Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 - - - - - - - - - - The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. Announcements, queries and other items of interest will be accepted for the newsletters without cost. Prewitt Family Association Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 - - - - - - - - - - ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jan. 83 No. 4 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: Beginning with this newsletter, we will be listing Prewitt, Pruett, Pruitt, Etc. heads of families. If you have a census that we do not list, please send us the data so that we can share it with others. 1784-87 Census: North Carolina Charles Pruitt, Richmond Co. (Betsy ) John Prewit, Bladen Co. John Prewit, Granville Co. (Elizabeth Bradford) Joseph Pruitt, Wilkes Co. Peter Pruitt, Surry Co. (Judah ) Richard Pruitt, Surry Co. (Fanny Sandridge) Shadrick Pruitt, Surry Co. Sladeric Pruit, Surry Co. 1790 Census: Kentucky Elisha Pruett, Tax List, Fayette Co. (Tabitha Collins) Joseph Pruett, Tax List, Fayette Co. (Leah Moss) Joseph Pruitt, Tax List, Fayette Co. Maryland Mr. Prout, Baltimore Co. Ann Prout, Ann Arundle Co. John Prewett, Hartford Co. John Pruitt, Worcester Co. Sarah Prout, Ann Arundle Co. Selby Pruitt, Worcester Co. Walter Pruit, Worcester Co. William Prout, Baltimore Co. North Carolina Elizabeth Privet, Chowan Co. Henry Pruitt, Burke Co. Israel Privit, Wake Co. Jacob Privit, Wake Co. James Privet, Wake Co. Jo Prewitt, Wilkes Co. John Pruett, Burke Co. John Privit, Wake Co. Jos Pruitt, Burke Co. (Frances ) Joshua Prewit, Rockingham Co. (Mary Fowler) Lus Pruitt, Wilkes Co. Mary Pruiets, Hertford Co. Micajah Prewitt, Stokes Co. Miles Privit, Wake Co. Peter Pruitt, Stokes Co. (Judah ) Peter Privit, Wake Co. Sarah Prevat, Craven Co. Thomas Prevat, Craven Co. Thomas Privell, Franklin Co. Thomas Pruitt, Wake Co. William Privit, Sr., Wake Co. William Privit, Jr., Wake Co. South Carolina Archibald Pruit, Abbeville Dist., p. 61 Bright Prewet, Greenville Dist., p. 69 (Annister ) David Pewet, Pendleton Dist., p. 81 (Amey ) David Pruet, Union Dist., (Sarah ) Drury Pewet, Pendleton Dist., p. 81 (Nancy Beddington) Dudley Pruit, Edgefield Dist., p. 65 (Ann ) Field Pewet, Pendleton Dist., p. 85 (Mary Powell) Joseph Prout, Spartanburg Dist. Moses Pewit, Spartanburg Dist., p. 87 (Rachel ) Obediah Pruit, Union Dist., p. 91 (Mary Palmer) Ransom Pruet, Newberry Dist., p. 80 (Isabelle ) Richard Pruit, Union Dist., p. 92 (Fanny Sandridge) Snoden Pewet, Spartanburg Dist., p. 87 Thomas Prewet Spartanburg Dist., p. 87 (Sarah ) Thomas Pewet, Pendleton Dist., p. 81 Wilaw Pruit, Newberry Dist., p. 79 William Pruet, Lancaster Dist., p. 23 William Pruet, Lancaster Dist., p. 25 William Prewet, Spartanburg Dist., p. 87 (Judith ) William Prewet, Spartanburg Dist., p. 87 Virginia Alexander Prewett, Halifax Co., p. 87 (1785) (Frances Palmer) Byrd Prewitt, Halifax Co., p. 87 (1785) (Nancy Dyer) Edward Pritt, Orange Co. (1785) Field Pravitt, Halifax Co., p. 24 (1782) (Mary Powell) Hannah Prewitt, Halifax Co., p. 24 (1782) John Prewett, Pittsylvania Co., p. 41 (1782) John Prewett, Pittsylvania Co., p. 41 (1782) Joseph Prewit, Charlotte Co., p. 14 (1782) (Rachel ) Joseph Prewit, Charlotte Co., p. 15 (1782) Michael Prewitt, Halifax Co., p. 23 (1782) (Mary Thurston) Samuel Prewett, Pittsylvania Co., p. 41 (1782) (Lucy Owen) 1782 - 1787 Tax Payers of Virginia: Abigail Prewitt, Accomack Co. David Prewit, Henry Co. (Jane Parrott) Elijah Prewit, Henry Co. Mrs. Elizabeth Prewit, Bedford Co. Frances Pruitt, King & Queen Co. (nee Murrell) Henry Prewit, Bedford Co. James Prewit, James City Co. James Prewit, King & Queen Co. (Delphine ) John Prewit, Goochland Co. (Alice Addison) John Prewet, Spotsylvania Co (To be continued in next Levin Prewitt, Accomack Co. newsletter) Richard Prewit, Henry Co. William Prewitt, Accomack Co. (Abigail Melson) QUERY SECTION: Need: Maiden name of AGNES, who married ANDREW PREWITT, ch: Michael Prewitt, Sr., Byrd Prewitt & Mourning Prewitt m. William Webb, other children? Also info on MARTIN DOYLE m. MOURNING WEBB in Va. ca 1780-83; Contact Eleanor Doyle, 802 N. 5th, Vandalia, Ill. 62471 Patsy McCarty, 5211 NW 4th Place, Gainesville, Fla. 32607, is trying to locate a PREWETTE FAMILY BIBLE, last known to be in the possession of Dewel (?Jewel, ?Dowel) Prewette at some time unknown, but probably after the 1960's. She is attempting to trace the parentage of G. A. (:General Arden) Prewitt (1864-1891), who married Mary Ann Roberts in 1883. Family resided Greenville Co., S.C. Jeane B. Pruett, P. O. Box 229, Ranger, Texas 76470, would like to correspond with any descendants of Pruetts (any spellings) from any county around Hill Co. to Burnet Co., Texas. Searching for parents, brothers and sisters of: LEVI T. PRUETT b. ca 1853-4; William Ware or "Hardy" Pruett b. ca 1858; & Steve Ward Pruett b. ca 1860 (all brothers). The parents were supposedly killed by Indians, 1861 to 1870, and left about eight children who were raised by different families. Also anyone who has come across the name of Elzie in their research. Also descendants of WILL WELCH & LIZZIE (PRUETT) WELCH m. after 1900 resided Bell & Travis Co., Texas. Lizzie was dau. of Levi Pruett. "MARY "POLLY" PRUITT, dau. of Constant or Jacob Pruitt, b. April 18, 1830 Va. or Ill; m. Aug. 17, 1848 at Macomb, McDonough Co., Ill.; died Feb. 18, 1909 at Plymouth, Hancock Co., Ill. Any information will be appreciated. Contacts Mrs. Dolly Huff, P. O. Box 88, Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360 Want info on ELIJAH PREWITT (PRUITT) in 1850 census Jennings Co., Ind., Geneva Twp., b, 1825 Ky.; m. Dec. 13, 1836 SARAH BANISTER, b. 1816 Ind., dau. of ? and Margaret (b. 1783 N.C.) Issue: James F. Pruitt, b. March 21, 1843; Margaret N. Pruitt, b. 1848; & William S. Pruitt, b. 1849. Contact: Mrs. Robert I. Prewitt, 6135 Glennox Lane, Dallas, Texas 75214 Mrs. Maxine Brown, Rt 3, Box 104, Cleveland, Okla. 74020, would like info on SAMUEL PREWIT & MARY (WILSON) PREWIT, m. ca 1805-6 Knox Co., Ky., 12 children, died 1839 in Johnson Co., Ind. Will exchange info on John & Mary Ann (Fleener) Prewit, Nathan & Jane (McCoy) Prewit, and Elisha & Sarah (Williams) Prewit. Would like to correspond with descendants of WILLIAM P. PREWETT b. 1832 Tenn.; served in Co. F, 2nd (Robinson's) Inf. Tenn. Civil War; m. NANCY CAROLINE FORTNER in Tenn. 1880 Census of Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., Mo. shows William, no wife, and children: Mary Jane 21, C. Cobb (Clark?) 19, William 18, Ellen 16, Violet Ann 14, Eli 12, Minstria 9, Elizabeth 7, and Sophia 5. Contact Dora Robinson, 2237 Flair Dr., Oklahoma City, Okla. 73159 Jean Reynolds, 10411 Greenbrier Rd., Santa Ana, Calif. 92705, seeking information about ELI PREWITT (Pruett, Pruitt) and wife DELIA ?. Eli and Wife b. ca 1810 S.C.; moved to Cherokee Co., Ga. ca 1839-40; moved to Blount Co., Ala. ca 1855-59. Issue: Daniel Ransom b. Feb. 1839 S.C., Sarah b. 1840 Ga., Andrew Aaron b. 1841 Ga., Elihew b. 1842 Ga., S. A. (fe) b. 1844 Ga., Mary b. 1847 Ga., Zachariah Taylor b. 1849 Ga., Amanda b. 1854 Ga., and Nathaniel b. 1859 Ala, Daniel Ransom Prewitt m. Elender L. Cornelius in Blount Co., Ala. on Dec. 29, 1864 and moved to Johnson Co, Texas 1871-76. Mrs. Patsy Hand, 13 Tonto Circle, Victoria, Texas 77904, trying to locate parents of WILLIAM PREWITT b. Feb. 3, 1814 Tenn., m. HANNAH CAROLINE COLLINS on Feb. 18, 1836, possibly Monroe Co., Tenn. Lived Polk Co., Tenn. in 1850 and 1860 and were in Bell Co., Texas by 1871. Would like any information on parents of JOHN DRAYTON PRUITT, b. Aug. 11, 1830 S.C. and died Dekalb Co., Ala. on March 22, 1904. Also his wife LOUISA CAROLINE MILLS, b, Nov. 11, 1833 S.C. and died Wilcox Co., Ala. on March 15, 1915. Some of their children were b. in Gwinnett Co., Ga. Listed on 1880 Census Calhoun Co., Ala. Contacts Nettie I. Gore, 409 Main St,, Glencoe, Ala. 35905 Mrs. Madge Pruitt, 1851 W. Archer St., Tulsa, Okla. 74127, would like to find parents of MARY ETTA (WEST) PREWETT, b. March 31, 1867 Daviess Co., Mo., died Aug. 5, 1941 Joplin, Mo. Married to John D. Prewett in Harrison Co., Mo. Announcements, Queries and other items of interest will be accepted for the newsletters without cost. Prewitt Family Association Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 - - - - - - - - - - The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. Your Subscription Expires: - - - - - - - - - - OUT OF THE ORDINARY: ELISHA PREWITT, son of William Prewitt and Sarah Shipley, was born in Tenn. about 1822. He enlisted at New Albany, Ind. on June 13, 1846, as a Private in Co. B, 2nd Ind. Inf. Elisha was captured by the Mexicans and reported killed, but later returned to Texas. He had a terrible time convincing the War Dept. that he was still alive. He eventually received bounty land for his service in the Mexican War (8784-160-47). NEW ON THE BOOKSHELF: "Ancestral Echoes" 1619-1981, Pruett, Griffin, Hamilton, Keenan and related families, by Julian Porter Pruett and Frances Pruett Limozaine. 211 pages hardbound, well written with a generous amount of photos and documents. TENNESSEE: Hot off the press: "PREWITT-PRUITT RECORDS OF TENNESSEE", 212 page book containing vital records and lineages. Copies available at $12.50 postage paid. Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 GEORGIA: In 1983 we will be working on the state of Georgia. If you have Georgia records that you have not sent us, please do so that they can be included. - - - - - - - - - - ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER June 83 No. 5 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1800 Census: Delaware Benjamin Prewitt, over 45; Kent Co., p. 118 Kentucky Anthony Prewitt, Mercer Co. (Susannah Gholson) Archibald Prewitt, Lincoln Co. Beverly Pruit, Shelby Co. (Martha Ann West) Bright Pruit, Shelby Co. (Annister ) Byrd Prewitt, Jessamine Co. (Sarah Hurt) David Prewitt, Mercer Co. (Mary Brumfield) Elisha Prewitt, Shelby Co. (Tabitha Collins) George Prewet, Logan Co. Isham Prewitt, Sr., Mercer Co. (Francis Maddox) Isham Prewitt, Mercer Co. (Edith Brufield) James Prewitt, Shelby Co. (Sarah Mathews) John Pruit, Campbell Co. (Elizabeth Walter) John Prewet, Logan Co. Joseph Prewitt, Mercer Co. (Jean Little) Joseph Prewitt, Jessamine Co. (Leah Moss) Joseph Prewitt, Shelby Co. (Martha Elliott) Joshua Prewet, Shelby Co. (Sarah Adams) Mathew Prewitt, Mercer Co. (Sarah Walker) Nathaniel Prewitt, Shelby Co. (Charlotte Ford) Robert Prewitt, Fayette Co. (Martha Chandler) Maryland Charles Prewitt, 26-45; Worcester Co., p. 188 Charles Pruitt, over 45; Worcester Co., p. 186 Elijah Pruitt, 26-45; Worcester Co., p. 188 (Betsy Bishop) John Prewett, over 45 Hartford Co., p. 124 Selby Prewitt, 26-45; Worcester Co., p. 188 Severn Pruitt, 26-45; Worcester Co., p. 189 (Polly Mitchell) William Pruitt, over 45; Worcester Co., p. 189 North Carolina Abraham Pruit, Rowan Co., p. 444 (Nancy ) David Pruit, 26-45; Lenoir Co., p. 33 Doak Prewet, 16-26; Granville Co., p. 516 (Amelia Hanks) Herod Pruit, Rowan Co., p. 411 Herod Pruit, Rowan Co., p. 427 Hugh Pruit, 16-26; Burke Co., p. 780 Jesse Puit, Burke Co., p. 785 John Prewet, Granville Co., p. 520 (Susannah Bridges) John Pruit, Rutherford Co., p. 137 (Eady ) Joseph Pruit, Sr., over 45; Burke Co., p. 782 (Frances ) Joseph Pruit, Jr., 16-26; Burke Co., p. 782 (Elizabeth ) Josep Puit, Burke Co., p. 784 Joseph Prewet, 16-26; Wilkes Co., p. 57 Mackarias Pruet, 16-26; Iredell Co., p. 632 Micajah Pruett, 26-45; Stokes Co., p. 584 Obadiah Pruit, Rowan Co., p. 428 Rothel Pruit, over 45; Burke Co., p. 786 Samuel Pruit, Burke Co., p. 780 William Prewet, 26-45, Caswell Co., p. 709 William Pruit, over 45, Rutherford Co., p. 136 (Ellender Walker) William Pruett, 26-45; Stokes Co., p. 585 Willis Pruitt, Stokes Co., p. 583 (Hester ) Pennsylvania Phillip Prutts, 26-45; Franklin Co., p. 860 South Carolina Alexander Prewitt, 26-45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 198 (Frances Palmer) Daniel Pruett, 26-45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 199 (Judith ) David Pruit, over 45; Pendleton Dist., p. 43 (Amey ) David Prewitt, over 45; Union Dist., p. 232 (Sarah ) Drury Pruit, 26-45; Pendleton Dist., p. 40 (Nancy Melinda Beddington) Dudley Pruit, over 45; Pendleton Dist., p. 50 (Ann ) John Prewit, over 45; Abbeville Dist., p. 37 (Mary Hopper) John Prewett, 26-45; Union Dist., p. 231 (Mary E. Lowell) Mary Prewett, 26-45; Union Dist., p. 215 (widow of Obediah) Michael Pruit, 16-26; Pendleton Dist., p. 43 (Asenath ) Michael Pruit, lo-26; Pendleton Dist., p. 50 Moses Prewit, 26-45 Greenville Dist., p. 256 (Rachel ) Ransom Prewit, 26-45; Abbeville Dist., p. 37 (Isabella ) Richard Prewitt, over 45; Union Dist., p. 225 (Fanny Sandridge) Samuel Prewit, 16-26; Abbeville Dist., p. 9 Samuel Prewit, over 45; Abbeville Dist., p. 17 Samuel Prewit, Jr., 16-26; Abbeville Dist., p. 17 (Elizabeth Webb) Samuel Prewitt, 26-45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 197 (Elizabeth ) Shederic Prewett, 26-45; Union Dist., p. 247 Snowden Pruit, 26-45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 199 Stephen Pruit, 26-45; Pendleton Dist., p. 43 Thomas Pruit, 26-45; Pendleton Dist., p. 40 Thomas Prewitt, over 45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 197 (Sarah ) William Prewitt, over 45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 197 (Judith ) William Prewitt, 26-45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 197 (Charlotte ) Virginia Benjamin Pruitt, 26-45; Accomack Co. (Ritter Nelson) Elijah Pruit; Caroline Co. (Elizabeth Williams) George Pruitt, over 45; Accomack Co. John Pruitt, 26-45; Accomack Co. (Molly Parker) John Pruett; Wythe Co. Joseph Prewitt; Charlotte Co. (Rachel ) Michael Prewit; Campbell Co, Moses Pruit Caroline Co. (Amy Hall) Uriah Pruit; Caroline Co. (Alice Credle) William Pruitt, 26-45; Accomack Co. (To be continued in next newsletter) QUERY SECTION: MARY "Polly" PRUITT (b. 1821 S.C.; d. before 1900), dau. of William Pruitt (1790-1855) and Frances Tucker (1796-1883) married MATTISON BANNISTER. Would appreciate any information on Polly and Matt Bannister, Contact gr gr grandson, C. Patrick Milford, P.O. Box 247, Carnesville, Ga. 30521 WILLIAM PRUETT (b. 1848); wife MARGARET BUFF (b. 1845), two children: Noah Pruett & Ellen Pruett, no dates of either birth. William was said to be a Morman Minister, he left Cleveland Co., N.C. about 1920 to go back to Missouri and died some where on the way. His daughter got his body and buried it with his wife's somewhere in Missouri. Would like to know what cemetery and dates of death; also dates of births of the children, etc. Contact: Amos E. Pruett, Rt 1, Box 236-D, Casar, N.C. 28020 DRUSILLA PRUITT m. CLEMMONS PHILLIPS in Roane Co., Tenn. on July 16, 1811, and believed to have had three children: Joseph Phillips, b. Feb. 3, 1812; Isaiah Phillips, b. 1813; and Susanna Phillips, b. 1815. Clemmons went to Missouri in summer of 1812 and remained there until 1814, when he returned to Tennessee, making the first 2nd third child born in Tennessee. Need proof of birthplace of Isaiah Phillips, who raised a family and lived his life in Roane Co., Tennessee. Did Drusilla possibly divorce Clem and marry WILLIAM MABERRY in Meigs Co., Tenn. on Feb. 18, 1843? Would also like information on Susanna and Joseph Phillips. Contact: Mrs. Virgil L. Hammons, Rt 1, Box 94, Plattsmouth, Neb. 68048 REBECCA PRUITT, b. ca 1774, m. JOHN BRASWELL by 1790 census, and had Diana, b. 1797, m. Richard Smith in 1817 (Smith or Jackson Co., Tenn.). Rebecca appears to be the sister of Bright Pruitt of Greenville Dist., S.C., and a descendant of the BRIGHT family of Augusta Co., Va. Rebecca had a sister, Phoebe, who m. WALTER BURRELL. Desire contact with desc. of these families. Mrs. Eunice Young, 2605 W, 2200 So., Ogden, Utah 84401 Would appreciate any info on MARY EMELINE "Emma" PREWITT*PRUETT, b. March 9, 1855, either Greenup or Carter Co., Ky. to John Prewitt & MARGARET LUMPKINS. She was still alive in May 1898, per John's Civil War Pension Papers. Family records say she m. a GUSTAFSON but where and when? Had at least two children, others possibly. All Corr. will be answered at once. Mrs. Doris Brown Grande Rose, 603 - 39th St., Richmond, Calif. 94805 Would like to correspond with descendants of HENRY PRUETT (1840 TN 1878 TN) m. SARAH L. WEATHERSPOON. Henry was a son of DAVID PRUETT (1790 NC - 1853 TN) of Humphreys Co., Tenn. Janet A. Rice, 24 Church Road, Brownsburg, Ind. 46112 Who was JACOB PREWITT of Elbert Co., Ga.? He is listed on the militia rolls of 1790 and had a dau, Elizabeth, b. 1768, m. WILLIAM MEANS (date & place unknown) and had 12 children. She died in Elbert Co. after 1850? Contact: D. Bruce Means, Rt 1, Box 160, Tallahassee, Fla. 32312 Desire info on any brothers and sisters of JOHN PREWITT, b. March 17. 1831, Floyd Co., Ky. (per Civil War Record) but Lewis Co., Ky. (per record at birth of dau. Amanda Jane Pruett, 1861 Carther Co., Ky.) Mrs. Doris Brown Grande Rose, 603 - 39th St., Richmond, Calif. 94805 Need info on MADISON FLOYD PRUET (b. 1833 Newton Co., Ga.) to Alexander Pruet and Mildred Roundtree Wilbourne. He m. (1) Julia Ann CASTLEBERRY ca 1853 prob in Ala. m. (2) Mary Jane (NANNIE) LAWRENCE prob. in early 1860's at Athens, Henderson Co., Texas. Madison died at Globe, Ariz. date unknown; need marriages and death dates and info on descendants. Also need info on second wife. Contact: Doris Thorn, 335 Spyglass Bluff, Alpharetta, Ga. 30201 Need to find the marriage of EZEKIEL PREWITT and CHARITY EAVES about 1817-18 in Georgia. Evidently her folks, Bartlett Yancy Eaves and Charity Berryman Lewis, were living in Ga. for a while as all children except the first were m. there. The Pruitt's and Eaves were in Marengo Co., Ala. in 1830. Virginia S. Briggs, Rt 1, Box 182, Franklin, Texas 77856 Announcements, Queries and other items of interest will be accepted for the newsletter without cost. Queries are taken on a first come, first serve basis. If your query does not appear in this newsletter, it will probably be in the next one. The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. Prewitt Family Association Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jan. 84 No. 6 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1810 Census: Kentucky Abraham Pruitt, 16-26; Warren Co., p. 1938 (280) (Mahala Hill) Ann Prewitt, over 45; Franklin Co., p. 689 (157) (widow of John) Archie Pruitt, over 45; Washington Co,, p. 1987 (300) Beverly Pruett, 26-45; Henry Co., p. 367 (Martha Ann West) Bright Pruit, 26-45; Jefferson Co., p. 1042 (10) (Annister ) Byrd Prewitt, over 45; Jessamine Co., p. 1088 (58) (Sarah Hurt) David Prewitt, over 45; Knox Co., p. 1109 (67) (Jane Parrott) David Prewitt, 26-45; Knox Co., p. 1111 (69) (Jemima ) David Prewitt, over 45; Mercer Co., p. 1453 (327) (Mary Brumfield) Elijah Prewitt, 26-45; Knox Co., p. 1111 (69) (Susan DeMoss) Elijah Pruett, over 45; Madison Co., p. 1323 (221) Elisha Prewitt, over 45; Shelby Co., p. 1813 (204) (Tabitha Collins) Goldston Prewitt, 16-26; Mercer Co., p. 1453 (326) (Frances Leachman) Henry Pruett, 26-45; Madison Co., p. 1325 (224) (Elizabeth Sanders) Isaac Pruet, 26-45; Pulaski Co., p. 1721 (146) Isham Prewitt, over 45; Mercer Co., p. 1453 (327) (Edith Brumfield) Joel Pruitt, 16-26; Harrison Co., p. 898 (313) John Prewet, 26-45; Boone Co., p. 62 John Pruett, over 45; Henry Co., p. 360 (Sarah Adams) John Prewitt, 26-45 Knox Co., p. 1112 (Mary ) John Prewitt, 26-45; Knox Co., p. 69 (Judith DeMoss) John Pruett, 26-45; Madison Co., p. 1325 (223) (Polly Ford) John Pruett, 26-45; Madison Co., p. 1323 (221) John Prewitt, over 45; Rockcastle Co., p. 1744 (164) (Elizabeth Day) John L. Prue, 16-26; Warren Co., p. 1928 John Pruit, 16-26; Washington Co., p. 1987 (300) (Sally Phillips) John Pruit, over 45; Washington Co., p. 1988 (302) Joseph Prewitt, 26-45; Mercer Co., p. 1453 (327) (Jean Little) Joseph Prewitt, 26-45; Shelby Co., p. 1813 (204) (Martha Elliott) Joseph Pruit, over 45; Washington Co., p. 1986 (300) Joshua Pruit, over 45; Washington Co., p. 1987 (300) Mathew Prewitt, 26-45; Mercer Co., p. 1453 (326) (Sarah Walker) Moses Pruitt, over 45; Warren Co., p. 1938 (280) (Rachel ) Moses Pruitt, 16-26; Warren Co., p. 1922 (269) (Phoebe Williams) Nathaniel Prewitt, 26-45; Shelby Co., p. 1850 (227) (Charlotte Ford) Richard Pruett, over 45; Madison Co., p. 1325 (223) Richard Pruet, 16-26; Pulaski Co., p. 1721 (146) Robert Prewitt, over 45; Fayette Co., p. 566 (52) (Martha Chandler) Salley Prewitt, over 45; Shelby Co., p. 1818 (207) (widow of James) Samuel Prewitt, 26-45; Knox Co., p. 1134 (Mary Wilson) Samuel Prewitt, 26-45; Knox Co., p. 87 (Hannah Higgins ) Samuel Pruit, over 45; Pulaski Co., p. 1721 (146) Solomon Preuit, over 45; Cumberland Co., p. 175 (Mary ) Solomon Pruett, 26-45; Madison Co., p. 1323 (221) (Rebecca Watson) Stephen Prewitt, 26-45; Knox Co., p. 1138 (91) (Delia ) Susanna Prewitt, 26-45; Clark Co., p. 429 (138) Uriah Pruett, 26-45; Madison Co., p. 1325 (224) William C. Prewitt, 16-26; Fayette Co., p. 564 (51) (Margaret Edmonson) William Prewitt, 16-26; Knox Co., p. 1111 (69) (Sarah DeMoss) William Pruit, 16-26; Washington Co., p. 1987 (300) (Sally Elliott) Louisiana Beasley Prewet, over 45; Rapides Parish, p 285 (Lucy Sims) North Carolina Benjamin Prewit, 26-45; Buncombe Co., p. 90 Burrel Pruitt, 16-269 Surry Co., p. 189 (Peggy ) Dempsey Pruit, 26-45; Rockingham Co., p. 22 Frances Puit, over 45; Burke Co., p. 128 (widow of Joseph) Hambleton Prewett, 26-45; Caswell Co., p. 496 (Nancy ) Harrod B. Pruit, 26-45; Rowan Co., p. 65 James Prewit, 16-26; Buncombe Co., p. 90 Joel Prewet, 16-26; Wilkes Co., p. 270 John Pruitt, over 45; Granville Co., p. 123 (Susannah Bridges) John Prewit, 16-26; Rutherford Co., p. 127 (Eady ) Joseph Puit, 26-45; Burke Co., p. 128 (Elizabeth ) Joseph Prewet, over 45; Wilkes Co., p. 270 Nancy Pruitt, over 45; Surry Co., p. 188 (widow of Abraham) Pleasant Pruitt, 26-45; Rowan Co., p. 56 Spencer Prewit, 26-45; Rutherford Co., p. 127 (Sarah Stockton) Thomas Pruatt, 26-45; Granville Co., p. 123 (Sally Estes) William Puit, 26-45; Burke Co., p. 128 (Mary Baker) William Pruett, 26-45; Caswell Co., p. 496 William Pruit, over 45; Rutherford Co., p. 128 (Ellender Walker) William Pruitt, 26-45; Surry Co., p. 189 Willis Pruitt, over 45; Stokes Co., p. 139 (Hester ) Ohio William Prewitt, 16-26; Washington Co. South Carolina Aggy Pruet, 26-45; Union Dist., p. 246 Alexander Pruatt, over 45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 196 (Frances Palmer) Aron Pruitt, 16-26; Union Dist., p. 242 ( Palmer) Charles Pruit, 16-26; Pendleton Dist., p. 154 Daniel Pruatt, over 45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 192 (Judith ) David Pruit, over 45; Pendleton Dist. (Amey David Prewett, 26-45; Union Dist., p. 238 David Prewett, 26-45; Union Dist., p. 238 (Elizabeth Mobley) Elias Prewett, 16-26; Union Dist., p. 242 Henry Prewett, 26-45; Union Dist. James Prewatt, over 45; Spartanburg Dist., p, 203 John Prewit, 26-45; Abbeville Dist., p. 12 (Rosanna Neal) John Prewit, over 45; Abbeville Dist., p. 12 (Mary Hopper) John Prewit, 26-459 Abbeville Dist., p. 31 Joshua Pruitt, 26-45; Abbeville Dist., p. 12 (Margaret Millford) Miceal Prewit, over 45; Greenville Dist., p. 523 (Rachel Dawson) Michael Pruit, 26-45; Pendleton Dist., p. 148 (Asenath ) Moses Pruit, 16-26; Abbeville Dist., p. 12 (Elizabeth Hawkins) Obediah Pruatt, 16-26; Pendleton Dist. Robert Prewett, 26-4$; Union Dist. Samuel Prewit, 26-45; Abbeville Dist., p. 31 (Elizabeth Webb) Samuel Prewit, over 45; Abbeville Dist., p. 12 Samuel Pruatt, over 45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 192 (Elizabeth ) Sarah Pruatt, over 45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 192 (widow of Thomas) Slade Prewatt, over 45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 203 Snowden Pruit, 26-45; Greenville Dist., p. 557 Solomon Pruit, 26-45; Pendleton Dist., p. 164 Thomas Pruit, 26-45; Pendleton Dist., p. 151 Thomas Pruatt, 26-45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 196 (Elizabeth Grant) Tennessee Abram Pruewit, Grainger Co. (Rebecca Branson) Daniel Pruitt, 26-45; Stewart Co., p. 115 Jenny Pruit, Grainger Co. John B. Pruet, 26-45; Rutherford Co., p. 32 (Mary Hoover) Virginia Abraham Pruit, 26-45; Botetourt Co., p. 648 Absolom Prewitt, Pittsylvania Co. (Betsy Elliott) Asa Prewitt, Pittsylvania Co. (Tabitha Ferguson) Benjamin Pruitt, Tazewell Co. (Mary Maloney) Charles Pruett, 26-45; Caroline Co., p. 42 David Pruit, over 459 Franklin Co., p. 299 Edmund Pruett, 26-45; Caroline Co., p. 41 (Amey Waters) Elijah Pruett, 26-45; Caroline Co., p. 42 (Elizabeth Williams) Elijah Prewitt, Pittsylvania Co. (Nancy Johnson) George Prewitt, Jr., 26-45; Accomack Co., p. 46 (Sarah ) Henry Pruitt, Tazewell Co. (Martha ) James Prewitt, Northampton Co. John Pruett, over 45; Caroline Co. John Pruitt, Sr., Tazewell Co. John Pruitt, Jr., Tazewell Co. (Polly McBroom) Joseph Prewet, over 45; Charlotte Co., p. 60 (Rachel ) Mary Prewitt, Pittsylvania Co. Molly Prewitt, over 45; Accomack Co., p. 48 Moses Pruett, over 45; Caroline Co. (Amy Hall) Obediah Prewet, over 45; Mason Co. (W.Va.), p. 375 (Frances Jarrett) Richard Prewit, 26-45; King & Queen Co., p. 224 Richard Pruet, 26-45; Spotsylvania Co., p. 102 Samuel Pruit, Campbell Co., p. 882 Thaddeus Pruett, 26-45; Caroline Co., p. 42 (Sally Bell) Uriah Pruett, over 45; Gloucester Co., p. 60 Uriah Prewett, 26-45; Gloucester Co., p. 409 Walker Prewett, 16-26; King & Queen Co., p. 224 (Priscilla Jeffries) William Prewitt, Pittsylvania Co. (Jane ) Zachariah Prewitt, Pittsylvania Co. (Jane Burgess) (To be continued in next newsletter) - - - - - - - - - - QUERY SECTION: Would appreciate information about ELIJAH PREWITT who married SUSANNAH DeMOSS. Her parents were Andrew DeMoss and ? Cotton. Elijah's daughter, Anna, married Andrew Cox in Kentucky in 1832. What was Elijah's occupation? Contact: Rose Van Veen, 13422 Burton St., Van Nuys, Calif. 91402 - - - - - - - - - - - Would like to hear from anyone who has information on either of the following: DOAK PREWETT, b. ca 1778 probably Granville Co., N.C.; m. AMELIA HANKS on Sept. 27, 1799 Granville Co., N.C. ROBERT E. PREWETT, b. ca 1793 probably Granville Co., N.C.; m. MARTHA GIBSON on June 30, 1814 Henderson Co., Ky, She was a dau. of William Gibson and Elizabeth McCormack of Virginia. Contact: David S. Pruitt, 1310 Sifly Road N.E., Orangeburg, S.C. 29115 - - - - - - - - - - - I would like to correspond with anyone knowing anything about the ancestry of MASTON PRUETT, died 1810 in Georgia. Any information on his descendants. Contact: Mrs. L. A. Busby, 1009 Tipperary Dr., Dallas, Texas 75218 Announcements, Queries and other items of interest will be accepted for the newsletter without cost. The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. Your Subscription Expires: BOOKS FOR SALE: "Pruett, Past and Present, with Feagin & Johnson Connections", by Dorothy Sturgis Pruett. The Pruett family is traced to Jacob Pruett, who was in Georgia by 1784. Some of his descendants went from there to Barbour Co., Ala., part of which later became Bullock Co., Alabama. This book contains 282 pages, hard-back, with gold lettering. It is fully documented, indexed, with many pictures and copies of actual documents. Only a few copies were printed and there will be no reprints. Due to the extremely high printing and binding costs, the price per book has been set at $25.00, Order from: Mrs. Joe F. Pruett 4935 Brittany Drive Macon, Georgia 31210 - - - - - - - - - - OUT OF THE ORDINARY: When Frederick Moss Prewitt was conducting his store in Columbia, Missouri about 1830, there was a narrow passageway between his store and the building just west of it. The back door of Prewitt's store opened into this narrow passage. Although nearly all of the bears had been killed in Howard County, a few still remained, especially north of Columbia. One day a number of men discovered a black bear near Bear Creek, and with guns and dogs started a chase. The bear would fight the dogs, then run, and a new supply of dogs would be called to the rescue. Finally the frightened animal ran into town, down Eighth Street, and turned into the narrow passage behind Prewitt's store. Mr. Prewitt, hearing the terrible noise, stepped out of his back door to see what it was, when the bear knocked him down, and bear and dogs all ran over him. (History of N.E. Missouri, p. 282) NOTABLE KIN: Vaul Allen Prewitt was a State Representative from Scott Co., Ky. in 1820, Judge James Allen Prewitt was elected Mayor of Independence, Mo. in 1906, 1911, 1919, and 1921; and served in the Missouri General Assembly as a Representative. BOOKS IN STOCK: "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Virginia", 200 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of South Carolina", 130 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Tennessee", 212 pages $12.50 "Isham Prewitt of Virginia", 125 pages, $10.50 New: "Archibald Pruitt, Revolutionary War Soldier", 83 pages, $8.00 Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 53111 ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER June 84 No. 7 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come Announcing: "PREWITT - PRUITT RECORDS OF GEORGIA" [map of State of Georgia omitted] 164 pages plus index. Vital records and lineages. All Prewitt-Pruitt etc. listed on the 1820, 1830, 1848, 1850, 1880 Census, and partial listing of 1860 and 1870 Census. Copies available at $10.50 postage paid. Order from: Richard A. Prewitt, 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1820 Census Alabama James A. Pruit, over 21; Limestone Co. Lemuel Prewett, over 21; Dallas Co. (Jane Sutton) Georgia Benjamin Pruitt, over 45; Gwinnett Co., p. 264 (Mary Walters) Daniel Prewitt, over 45; Jones Co. Davis Pruitt, 18-26; Elbert Co., p. 188 Harden Pruitt, 26-45; Warren Co. (Martha McCormick) Henry Pruitt, 26-45; Hancock Co. (Elizabeth Castleberry) Hezekiah Pruitt, 26-45; Jackson Co., p. 285 (Fanny Allen) Jacob Prewitt, over 45; Jones Co. (Mary ) James D. Prevatt; Camden Co. James Prewitt, over 45; Jones Co. John Pruitt, 18-26; Columbia Co. John Prewett, 18-26; Elbert Co., p. 178 (Letha Craft) John Prewett, over 45; Elbert Co., p. 195 John Prewitt, 26-45; Jones Co. John Prewitt, 26-45; Jones Co. John S. Pruitt, 26-45; Walton Co. Joseph Prewitt, Franklin Co. (Martha Hensley) Joseph Prewitt, 18-26; Hancock Co. Mc Pruitt, over 45; Jackson Co., p. 294 Martin Prewitt, 18-26; Jones Co. (Nancy Buice) Mary Pruitt, over 45 Hancock Co. (widow of Maston) Robert Prewett; Franklin Co. Russell Prewitt, 26-45; Hancock Co. ( Ham) Samuel Pruitt Franklin Co. (Keziah Stokes) Samuel Pruitt, 26-45; Hancock Co. Samuel Pruitt, 26-45; Putnam Co., p. 97 (Ardesia Montgomery) Solomon Pruet, 26-45; Jones Co. Susanna Pruitt, over 45; Elbert Co., p. 188 William Prewett, over 45; Elbert Co., p. 177 (Zilpha ) William Pruitt, 26-45; Jones Co. Illinois Abraham Pruitt, over 45; Madison Co., p. 138 (Esther ) Dorotha Pruitt, 26-45; Madison Co., p. 139 Fields Pruitt, over 45; Bond Co., p. 317 (Mary Powell) Isaac Pruitt, over 45: Madison Co., p. 158 (Polly Stickley) Jacob Pruet, over 16; Gallatin Co., p. 89 James Pruitt, 26-45; Madison Co., p. 157 Solomon Pruitt, 26-45; Madison Co., p. 139 (Rebecca Higgins) William Pruitt, over 16; Madison Co., p. 138 (Sarah Roddey) Indiana Archibald Prewit, over 45; Scott Co., p. 159 Coleman Pruett, 26-45; Monroe Co., p. 126 (Judy Moore) John Prewnes, 18-26; Lawrence Co., p. 105 John Pruett, over 45; Orange Co. p. 125 (Mary ) John H. Pruitt, 26-45; Wayne Co., p. 187 Moses Pruitt, 26-45; Fayette Co., p. 21 (Elizabeth Hawkins) Moses Pruett, 26-45; Vanderburgh Co., p. 181 (Phoebe Williams) Samuel Pruitt, over 45; Franklin Co., p. 175 Samuel Provert, 18-26; Franklin Co. Samuel Pruet, 18-26; Monroe Co., p. 175 (Mary Wilson) William Pruitt, 26-45; Fayette Co., p. 21 (Rachel Hawkins) William Prutte, 18-26; Monroe Co., p. 120 (Hannah Parks) Kentucky Pruoit, 16-18; Allen Co. Abraham Pruit, 26-45; Allen Co., p. 102 (Mahala Hill) Abraham Prewitt, over 45; Knox Co., p. 278 (Rebecca Branson) Alfred Prewitt, 18-26; Floyd Co., p. 44 Anderson Prewitt, over 45; Campbell Co., p. 13 (Cassandra Brooks) Andrew Trewitt, 18-26 Shelby Co., p. 10 Anthony Prewitt, over 45; Mercer Co., p. 22 (Nancy Willis) Beverly Prewitt, 26-45; Shelby Co., p. 118 (Martha West) Brite Pruit, 18-26; Jefferson Co., p. 44 (Elizabeth Crum) Byrd Prewitt, over 45; Jessamine Co, p. 95 (Sarah Hurt) Coleman Prewitt, 26-45; Henry Co., p. 19 (Penelope ) David Prewitt, 18-26; Allen Co., p. 17 (Lucinda Hurt) David Prewitt, over 45; Mercer Co., p. 15 (Mary Buckley) David Pruit, 26-45; Rockcastle Co., p. 84 David Pruit, 26-45; Rockcastle Co., p. 84 Dokes Pruitt, 26-45; Anderson Co., p. 8 (Amelia Hanks) Eli Pruet, 26-45; Jefferson Co., p. 61 (Nancy Williams) Elijah Prewitt, 26-45; Whitley Co., p. 116 (Susan DeMoss) Elisha Prewitt, over 45; Shelbe Co., p, 20 (Tabitha Collins) Ephram Pruett, 26-45; Cumberland Co., p. 161 Esaw Pruit, 26-45; Pulaski Co., p. 42 Frances Prewitt (fe), 26-459 Mercer Co., p. 10 (nee Leachman, widow Goldson) Henry Prewitt, 26-45; Floyd Co., p. 31 (Fanny Briggs) Henry Prewitt, 18-26; Madison Co., p. 138 (Elizabeth Sanders) Henry H. Prewitt, 18-26; Scott Co., p. 128 (Sarah Allen) Isham Prewitt, Sr., over 45; Mercer Co., p. 105 Isham Prewitt, 26-45 Mercer Co., p. 105 (Agnes Green) James Pruit, 26-45; Floyd Co. James W. Pruett, Franklin Co., p. 60 (Permelia White) James Pruet, 26-45; Jefferson Co-9 p. 61 (Polly Wilhite) Joel Prewitt, 26-45; Bourbon Co., p. 144 (Mary Trimble) Joel Prewitt, 18-26; Campbell Co., p. 7 Joel Prewitt, over 45; Franklin Co., p. 130 John Prewitt, 26-45; Caldwell Co., p. 43 John Prewitt, 26-45; Campbell Co., p. 7 (Elizabeth Walter) John Pruett, 18-26; Cumberland Co., p. 159 John L. Pruet; Henderson Co., p. 10 John Prewitt (not found); Madison Co., p. 138 John Prewitt, 26-45; Madison Co., p. 142 (Mary Ford) John Pruet, Sr., over 45; Rockcastle Co., p. 84 (Jane ) John Pruit, 18-26; Rockcastle Co. John Prewitt, 26-45; Washington Co., p. 32 John Prewitt, 26-45; Whitley Co., p. 17 (Judith DeMoss) Johnathan Pruitt, 18-26; Breckinridge Co., p. 283 Johnathan Prewitt, 18-26; Clay Co., p. 112 (Elizabeth Branson) Joseph Prewitt, 26-45; Mercer Co., p. 105 (Jean Little) Joseph Prewitt, 26-45; Shelby Co., p. 1312 (Martha Elliott) Joseph Prewitt, over 45; Washington Co., p. 66 Joshua Pruitt, Sr., over 45; Breckinridge Co., p. 281 (Betsy ) Joshua Pruitt, 26-457 Breckinridge Co., p. 281 Joshua Prewitt, 26-45; Henry Co., p. 208 Joshua Pruet (not found); Jefferson Co., p. 95 Martha Prewitt, over 45; Fayette Co., p. 88 (nee Chandler, wid. Robert) Michael Prewitt, 26-45; Henry Co., p. 190 (Sarah Anderson) Moses Pruit, 18-26; Warren Co. Nathaniel Prewitt, 26-45; Shelby Co., p. 150 (Charlotte Ford) Obed Prewitt (not found); Caldwell Co., p. 55 Obed Prewitt, 26-45; Jessamine Co., p. 82 (Miriam Elkin) Phil Prewitt, over 45; Caldwell Co., p. 55 Richard Pruitt; Washington Co., p. 31 Robert Pruitt, 26-45; Henderson Co., p. 9 (Martha Gibson) Robert C. Prewitt, over 45; Henry Co., p. 210 Robert Prewitt, 26-45; Mercer Co., p. 105 (Sally Bottom) Sally Pruitt; Washington Co., p, 24 (widow William) Samuel Pruitt, 18-26; Breckinridge Co., p. 283 Samuel Pruit; Pulaski Co., p. 37 Sarah Pruate; Hart Co., p. 116 (widow John) Sarah Prewitt, 26-45; Mercer Co., p. 117 (nee Walker, widow Matthew) Solomon Pruitt, Sr., over 45; Breckinridge Co., p. 161 Solomon Pruitt; Breckinridge Co., p. 161 Solomon Prewitt, 18-26; Madison Co., p. 138 (Rebecca Watson) Thomas Prewitt, 26-45; Caldwell Co., P. 42 Tunstall Prewitt, over 45; Shelby Co., p. 141 Uriah Prewitt; Floyd Co., p. 44 Walker Prewitt, 18-26; Jefferson Co., p. 33 (Priscilla Jeffries) William Prewitt, 18-26; Allen Co., p. 36 (Anna Agee) William C. Prewitt, 18-26; Fayette Co., p. 87 (Margaret Edmonson) William Prewitt, 18-26; Owen Co., p. 142 William Prewitt, 26-45; Whitley Co. (Sarah DeMoss) Willis Prewitt, 18-26; Fayette Go., p. 87 (Theodocia White) Mississippi Elisha Prewit, 26-45; Marion Co., p. 81 (Ann Huckabee) Levi Prewit, 26-45; Wilkinson Co. Seaborne Prewit, 26-45; Wilkinson Co., p. 136 (Martha Miles) North Carolina Agnes Prewitt, over 45; Rockingham Co., p. 48 Archibald Prevett; Wake Co. Cader Privitt, 26-45; Iredell Co., p. 235 Dorcas Previt, over 45; Anson Co., p. 40 Elijah Pruett, 18-26; Rutherford Co., p. 365 Hamilton Prewett, over 45; Orange Co., p. 288 (Nancy ) Harris Privitt, 26-45; Iredell Co., p. 235 Jacob Privatt, 26-45; Wayne Co., p. 510 Jacob Pruett, 26-45; Wayne Co., p. 511 Jacob Pruet, 26-45; Wilkes Co., p. 22 James Prevatt; Craven Co., p. 4 James Pruett, over 45; Rutherford Go., p. 376 Jerrell Prevett; Wake Co. Joel Pruett, 26-45; Wayne Co., p. 511 Joel Pruett, 26-45; Wilkes Co., P. 22 John Puett, 18-26; Burke Co., p. 67 John Pruett, 26-45; Burke Co., p. 72 Jno Previtt, over 45; Chowan Go., p. 131 John Privitt, over 45; Iredell Co., p. 23, John Pruett, 26-45; Rutherford Co., p. 394 John Privatt, 26-45; Wayne C o., p. 510 Joseph Puett, 18-26, Burke Co., p. 67 Joseph Pruett, over 45; Wayne CD., P. 510 Joseph Pruett, over 45; Wilkes Co., p. 21 Nancy Privitt, over 45; Iredell Co., p. 253 Noah Previtt Wayne Co., p. 32 Samuel Privitt, 18-26; Iredell Co., p. 235 Spencer Pruet, 26-45; Rutherford Co., p. 362 (Sarah Stockton) Susanna Prewit, over 45; Granville Co., p. 47 (nee Bridges, wid. John) Thomas Prewet, over 45; Granville Co., p. 47 (Sally Estes) Thomas Prewit, over 45; Granville Co., p. 47 William Puett, 26-45; Burke Co. William Pruett, 16-26; Burke Co., p. 65 William Pruett; 16-26; Burke Co., p. 66 William Pruett, over 45; Burke Co., p. 99 William Prewett, over 45; Caswell Co., p. 79 William Previtt, 26-45; Chowan Co., p. 131 William Prewit, over 45; Stokes Co., p. 362 Willis Privitt, 26-45; Iredell Co., p. 240 Willis Prewit, over 45; Stokes Co., p. 361 (Hester ) Ohio Hester Prewit, 26-45; Greene Co., p. 142 Obedia Prewit, 16-18; Gallia Co., p. 55 (Keziah ) (1820 Census to be continued in next newsletter) - - - - - - - - - - QUERY SECTION: I would appreciate any information on JOHN R. PREWITT (son of Richard H. and Martha Ann Prewitt). He was born in Kentucky, m. Sophia Bliss in 1861. He served in the Civil War (I cannot locate records) and worked on the railroad in Phelps Co. and Maries Co. Missouri. He died in Phelps Co., Mo. Their four children were: Henry R., b. 1862; Nellie Roena, b. 1864; William Sherman, b. 1866; and John Albert, b. 1869. Would be happy to exchange information. Mrs. Jacque Nipper Land, 23 Carriage Lane, Newark, Del. 19711 - - - - - - - - - - Does anyone have information about the parentage of CLARISSA PRUITT, b. June 19, 1819 Anderson Co., S.C. She married David L. Whitaker on Sept. 14, 1842 Anderson Co., S.C. Clarissa and David lived in Anderson near William and Frances Tucker Pruitt, who our family have long thought were Clarissa's parents. This seems to be an error, and we would appreciate help in sorting this out. Clarissa died Aug. 31, 1893, and is buried in the Rhuhama Church Cemetery in Anderson Co. She and David had Joseph, Mary, Elizabeth, Hugh, Wilford, Tallulah, Francis, George and Lela. Thanks for any assistance. Karon Covington, 3446-28th St., San Diego, Calif. 92104 - - - - - - - - - - The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. - - - - - - - - - - TEXAS: The next state we will be working on will be Texas. ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jan. 85 No. 8 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1820 Census Cont. South Carolina Aaron Pruitt, 26-45; Union Dist., p. 175 ( Palmer) Alexander Pruatt, over 45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 254 (Frances Palmer) Alexander Pruitt, 18-26; Union Dist., p. 143 (Mildred Wilbourne) Ansel Prewitt, 18-26; Pendleton Dist., p. 209 (Agnes Heaton) Benjamin Pruet, 26-45; Chesterfield Dist., p. 127 (Elizabeth ) Benjamin Pruett, 18-26; Spartanburg Dist., p. 122 (Judith ) Byrd Prewett, 26-45; Laurens Dist., p. 4 (Jane McGuire) Clary Pruet (fe), 26-45; Newberry Dist., p. 143 Daniel Pruett, over 45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 279 (Judith ) David Prewitt, over 45; Pendleton Dist., p. 209 (Amey ) David Pruitt, over 45; Union Dist., p. 150 (Sarah ) David Pruitt, Jr., over 45; Union Dist., p. 150 (Elizabeth Mobley) Drury Prewett, over 45; Pendleton Dist., p. 189 (Nancy Beddington) Elias Pruitt, 26-45; Union Dist., p. 145 Elisha Prewett, 26-45; Greenville Dist., p. 81 (Lucy Ballew) Fanny Pruatt, over 45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 273 (nee Sandridge, wid Richard) Henry Pruitt, over 45; Union Dist., p. 153 Jacob Pruitt, 18-26; Abbeville Dist., p. 33 Jacob Prewit, over 45; Pendleton Dist., p. 208 John Pruitt, 18-26; Abbeville Dist., p. 33 John Prewit, 18-26; Pendleton Dist., p. 210 John Pruitt, over 45; Union Dist., p. 15 (Mary Lovell) Joshua Prewatt, 26-45; Abbeville Dist., p. 14 (Margaret Millford) Joshua Pruitt, over 45; Abbeville Dist., p. 15 (Mary Fowler) Joshua Prewatt, 18-26 Abbeville Dist., p. 33 Nathan Pruatt, over 459 Spartanburg Dist. Nathan Pruatt, 18-26; Spartanburg Dist., p. 272 Obediah Pruatt, 26-45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 276 Obadiah Pruatt, 18-26; Spartanburg Dist., p. 255 Peter Pruatt, over 459 Spartanburg Dist., p. 262 (Judah ) Ransom Pruett, 26-45; Abbeville Dist. (Margaret McCurry) Russy Pruatt (fe), 26-45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 254 Samuel Prewitt, over 45; Abbeville Dist., p. 28 (Elizabeth Webb) Samuel Pruett, over 45; Spartanburg Dist., p. 278 Solomon Prewitt, over 45; Pendleton Dist., p. 207 Thomas Pruitt, over 45; Pendleton Dist., p. 210 William Prewett, 18-26; Abbeville Dist., p. 16 (Frances Tucker) Willis Pruitt, 18-26; Abbeville Dist., p. 63 Tennessee Abner Prewitt, 26-45; Maury Co., p. 37 (Nancy McGee) Calvin Pruett, 26-45; Smith Co., p. 61 Daniel Pruit, 18-269 Stewart Co., p. 13 David Pruett, 26-45; Humphreys Co., p. 5 (Lucy Edwards) David Prue, 26-45; Rutherford Co., p. 17 Elijah Truet, over 45 Wilson Co., p. 39 Elisha D. Prewitt, tax list, Maury Co. (Margaret McGee) George H. Prewitt, 26-45; Wayne Co., p. 11 Isaac Prewitt, over 45; Lincoln Co., p. 38 (Margaret White) Jacob Prewett, over 45; Lincoln Co., p. 35 (Nancy ) James Prewit, 26-45; Humphreys Co., p. 3 James Pewit, 26-45; Williamson Co., p. 71 (Catherine Andes) Joel Pewit, over 45; Williamson Co., p. 71 (Ann ) John Prewitt, over 45; Maury Co., p. 98 John Pruett, over 45; Rutherford.Co., p. 17 (Mary Hoover) John Purvatt, over 45; Sumner Co., p. 67 Joseph Pruett, over 45; Smith Co., p. 58 Joshua Pruett, 18-26; Smith Co., p. 58 (Nancy ) Kirk Prewitt, 18-26; Maury Co., p. 37 (Elizabeth Harris) Lemuel Prewitt, over 45; Maury Co., p. 37 (Catherine Brantley) Martin Pruitt, 26-45: Lawrence Co.,.p. 1 Moses Prewitt, 26-45; Bedford Co., p. 28 Richard Prewett, 18-26; Lincoln Co., p. 35 Silas Pruit, over 45; Sumner Co., p. 68 (Sarah Perry) Thomas Prewitt, over 45; Giles Co., p. 21 (Elizabeth Grant) Thomas Preart, 26-45 Maury Co., p. 89 Thomas Pewit, 26-45; Perry Co., p. 10 Virginia Ben Pruet, 26-45: Tazewell Co., p. 254 (Mary Maloney) Benj Pruett, over 45; Mecklenburg Co., p. 165 Betsy Prewet, over 45; King & Queen Co., p. 19 Charles Pruett, 26-45; Caroline Co., p. 175 (Nancy ) Edmund Pruett, over 45; Caroline Co., p. 175 (Amey Waters) Elijah Prewitt, 26-45; Pittsylvania Co., p. 52 (Nancy Johnson) Elizabeth Pruett, 26-45; Caroline Co., p. 174 (nee Williams, wid. Elijah) Elizabeth Pruet (not found); York Co., p. 159 Elsey Pruet, over 45; Gloucester Co., p. 193 Frances Previllt, over 45; Washington Co., p. 225 George Prewit, 26-45: Accomack Co., p. 49 (Sarah ) Henry Pruet, 26-45; Tazewell Co., p. 254 (Martha ) James Previllt, 18-26; Washington Co., p. 225 Jane Pruitt, over 45; Franklin Co., p. 158 Jesse Pruit, over 45; Franklin Co., p. 157 John Pruit, over 45: Essex Co., p. 35 John Pruett, 26-45; Mecklenburg Co., p. 165 John Prewitt, 26-45; Pittsylvania Co., p. 67 (Dolly Williams) John Pruet, over 45 Tazewell Co., p. 254 (Polly McBroom) Joseph Prewitt, 18-26; Pittsylvania Co., p. 56 (Mary Booker) Joshua Pruet, 26-45; Tazewell Co., p. 255 (Susannah Clevinger) Mary Prewitt, over 45; Pittsylvania Co., p. 67 Molly Prewit, 26-45; Accomack Co., p. 48 Moses Pruett, over 45: Caroline Co., p. 174 (Amy Hall) Obediah Pruett, over 45; Mason Co., W. Va., p. 127 Reuben Pruet, 26-45; Tazewell Co., p. 254 (Nancy Vandikes) Richard Pruett, over 45; Goochland Co., p. 15 Richard Pruett, 26-45; Spotsylvania Co., p. 63 Robert Pruett, 26-45; Mason Co., W. Va., p. 127 (Martha Knapp) Sarah Pruit, over 45; Franklin Co., p. 158 Susanna Pruit, over 45; Brooke Co., W. Va., p. 31 Thadeus Pruett, over 45; Caroline Co., p. 176 (Sally Bell) William Prewit, 26-45; Accomack Co., p. 48 (Rachel Sheets) William Prewitt, over 45; Pittsylvania Co., p. 56 (Jane ) Wilson Pruett, 26-45; Mason Co., W. Va., p. 127 (Rebecca Kimberling) Zachariah Prewitt, over 45; Pittsylvania Co., p. 64 (Jane Burgess) (To be continued in next newsletter) OUT OF THE ORDINARY: Price Prewitt married not only several, but many times. His first marriage was with Nancy Nowlin in Shelby Co., Ky. on Sept. 28, 1830. Price married second: Elizabeth Stewart in Shelby Co., Ky. on Oct. 11, 1831. Elizabeth died prior to 1847, and Price married third: Hannah (Stout) Clements in Spencer Co., Ky. on April 12, 1847. Price then married fourth: Mary 'Figg) Clements in Shelby Co., Ky. on Oct. 1, 1851. Price then married fifth: Mary Ann (Stewart) Garrett between 1855 and 1858. On Dec. 28, 1857, a marriage license was issued in Greene Co., Ind. to Price Prewitt and Charlotte Tungate (but was not used). In the April term of Court, Greene Co., Ind. in 1858, Price was granted a divorce from no. 5 Mary Ann. Price then married sixth: Charlotte Tungate in Greene Co., Ind. on April 18, 1858. The town of Prewitt, New Mexico was named for Robert Chandler Prewitt, who had a large trading post there. Robert was born in Lincoln Co. Mo. on Sept. 20, 1861 to Francis Elgin Prewitt and Mary Christianna Tinsley. Robert died in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 9, 1950, and was buried at Gallup, New Mexico. The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs: $1.00 per year. Your Subscription Expires: QUERY SECTION: Seek parentage or brothers of IRA CLEMENT PREWITT, b. July 29, 1825 Alabama. He left home about 1841 because of shooting a man, made the 1849 California gold rush, and settled in Palo Pinto Co., Texas in 1856. His parents were born in South Carolina. A brother of Ira's may also have settled in the West. Will gladly exchange information and will appreciate any help. Robert C. Prewitt, 1149 Yorkshire Dr., Carrollton, Texas 75006 THE ANATOMY OF A BOOK: Many people have wondered why we only publish one state records book a year, usually announced in the July newsletter. After we announce what our next state will be, we spend about four months concentrating on gathering records from that state, sometimes purchasing census or marriage lists that we don't already have. We then have to type a rough draft of the book to get the spacing for the mimeograph stencils, and to determine the size of the book so the right number of stencils can be purchased. The book is then typed on mimeograph stencils and then indexed. Next the index is typed on mimeograph stencils and the pages are then printed. The pages are then correlated and the back of the pages are glued to hold them together for sewing. After sewing comes the binding process. Since I still work, and only have spare time to publish the books, you can see that the six months between newsletters is just to short a time to see a book from start to finish. We try to time our descendants books so they are ready about Christmas time, so we are actually working on at least two books each year. DESCENDANTS BOOKS PUT ON HOLD: We attempted to publish two descendants books this year: a second edition of "Byrd Pruitt and His Descendants" and "Richard Prewitt and Frances Murrell of Colonial Virginia", but because of a low response to our letters, we had to put both books on hold for now. We hope that interest in the books will pick up next spring, as the Richard Prewitt (b. 1700) Frances Murrell book is over 300 pages of lineage. NOTABLE KIN: William Henry Prewitt, b. Bourbon Co., Ky. June 2, 1840, was elected Associate Judge of Vernon Co., Mo., and served in the State Legislature. William Wathen Prewitt, b. Osceola, Ark. Aug. 27, 1889, was Mayor of Osceola, Arkansas. Nelson Gilduroy Prewitt, b. Fayette Co., Ky. Aug. 15, 1806, was elected to the Kentucky State Legislature 1841-1844. John Marshall Prewitt, b. Covington, Ky. June 16, 1922 was a noted Attorney in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. TEXAS RECORDS BOOK: We are well into typing the rough draft of the "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Texas" book, and it will be available in our June 85 newsletter. ====================================================================== PREWITT-PRUITT NEWSLETTER June 85 No. 9 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS (continued) 1826 Census: Texas Beasley Prewitt, 86 Va.; Atascosita (Lucy Sims) Jesse Prewitt, 33 Miss.; Atascosita (Harriett Adams) Pleasant M. Prewitt, 25-40; Austin's Colony (Hannah Kinchelow) 1830 Census: Alabama Ansolm Prewit, 40-50; Pickens Co. Archibald Prewitt, 40-50; Greene Co. (Mary Neal) Bird Pruitt, 40-50; Lowndes Co., p. 277 (Rebecca Turner) Elijah D. Prewitt, in household of Abel Eaves; Marengo Co. Ellen Pruet, 20-30; Lauderdale Co., p. 222 Ezekiel Prewitt, 20-30; Marengo Co., p. 338 (Charity Eaves) I.H. Prewitt, 40-50; Autauga Co. Isaac Pruit, 60-70; Jackson Co., p. 135 (Margaret White) Jacob Pruett, 20-30; Conecuh Co. Jacob Pruett, 60-70; Walker Co., p. 271 (Agnes Richey) James A. Prewit, 60-70; Shelby Co., p. 262 James Pruett, 20-30; Walker Co., p. 264 (Marie Carter) John Prewitt, 40-50; Greene Co. (Rosanna Neal) John J. Pruett, 20-30; Lowndes Co., p. 277 (Rhoda Newsom) John Pruell, Jr., 30-40; Monroe Co., p. 29 John Prewit, 30-40 Pickens Co. (Elizabeth Cochran) John Pruett, 30-40; Pike Co. (Mary Williamson) John Welch Pruitt, 60-70; Tuscaloosa Co. (Nancy Pruitt) John Pruitt, 20-30; Walker Co., p. 271 (Martha Hart) Josiah Prewit, 40-50; Pickens Co. Lemuel F. Pruitt, 30-40; Lowndes Co., p. 270 (Nancy Campbell) Lucretia Prewit, 40-50; Fayette Co., p. 207 Major Prewet (Ala. Index); St. Clair Co. (Sarah Broom) Micajah Prewit, 30-40; Pickens Co. (Elizabeth Morgan) Peter Pruette, 40-50; Conecuh Co. Ransom Pruitt, 20-30; Tuscaloosa Co. (Margaret Bennett) Reuben Pruett, 40-50; Wilcox Co., p. 161 (Nancy Griffin) Richard Pruett, 40-5;, Butler Co., p. 305 (Winnefred Kindrell) Richard Prewitt (Ala. Index); Lawrence Co. (Mariah Hodges) Robert Pruett, 20-30; Pike Co. (Nancy Bailey) Thomas Prewett, 30-40; Jackson Co., p. 83 (Nancy ) Thomas Pruet (Ala. Index); Lauderdale Co. (Elizabeth Grant) Valentine G. Pruit (Ala. Index) Madison Co. (Mary McCaa) William W. Prewitt (Ala. Index); Jackson Co. William Prewitt (Ala. Index); Lawrence Co. (Sally Cavett) William Pruit, 20-30 Tuscaloosa Co., p, 302 Georgia Adam Prewit, 30-40; Meriwether Co., p. 157 Alexander Prewett, 30-40: Newton Co., p. 41 (Mildred Wilbourne) Ansel B. Pruett, 30-40; Gwinnett Co., p. 352 (Agnes Heaton) Bailey W. Pruitt, 20-30; Campbell Co., p. 207 Benjamin Pruett, 60-70; Gwinnett Co., p. 320 (Mary Walters) Bird Pruett, 50-60; Gwinnett Co., p. 335 Bird Pruit, 20-30; Putnam Co., p. 177 (Catherine Davenport) David Prewett, 30-40; Fayette Co., p. 194 David Pruet, 50-60; Gwinnett Co., p. 329 (Elizabeth Mobley) David Pruett, 80-90; Gwinnett Co., p. 352 Davis Prewitt, 20-30; Talbot Co., p. 323 Henry Pruit, 40-505 Troup Co., p. 43 (Elizabeth Castleberry) Henry Prewett Upson Co., p. 111 Itai Pruett, 20-30; Gwinnett Co., p. 359 (Mary Payne) Jacob Pruett, 20-30; Jones Co., p. 432 (Elizabeth Knight) James Pruett, 60-70; Jones Co., p. 447 John S. Pruit, 30-40; Campbell Co. John Prewit, 30-40; Elbert Co., p. 147 (Letha Craft) John Prewitt, 50-60; Franklin Co., p. 237 John Pruitt, 30-40; Jasper Co., p. 394 Johnathan Prewett, 30-40; Madison Co., p. 101 Joseph Pruett, 30-40; Jackson Co., p. 341 (Martha Hensley) Joseph Pruett, 30-40; Troup Co., p. 43 (Elizabeth Cannon) Joshua Prewett, 20-30; Elbert Co., p. 121 (Elizabeth Means) Judah Prewett, 40-50; Hall Co., p. 125 Levi Prewitt, 20-30; Upson Co., p. 116 (Hiney Lewis) Martin Prewett, 30-40; Fayette Co., p. 190 (Nancy Buice) Michael Prewett, 50-60; Hall Co., p. 82 (Asenath ) Nathan Prewit, 20-30; Troup Co., p. 36 Rhwsa Pruett, 20-30; Gwinnett Co., p. 310 Robert Prewett, 20-30; Franklin Co., p. 224 (Isabella Little) Russell Prewett, 40-50; Upson Co., p. 104 Samuel Prewett, 20-30; Fayette Co., p. 200 (Mary Braswell) Samuel Prewit, 60-70; Franklin Co., p. 247 (Keziah Stokes) Samuel Prewit, 30-40; Gwinnett Co., p. 371 Solomon Prewitt, 40-50; Monroe Co., p. 172 (Anna Davis) Thomas Pruett, 60-70; Gwinnett Co., p. 332 Tilman Pruitt, 20-30; DeKalb Co., p. 64 (Diannah Farrar) Turner Pruet, 20-30; Putnam Co., p. 182 (Mary Spivey) Willa Pruet, 30-40; Gwinnett Co., p. 317 William Prewit, 20-30; Campbell Co., p. 206 William Prewit, 50-60; Elbert Co., p. 157 (Zilpha ) William C. Pruett, 20-30; Jones Co., p. 433 William Prewett, 20-30; Troup Co., p. 37 William Prewett, 40-50; Upson Co., p. 105 Zachariah Prewett, 20-30; Franklin Go., p. 224 (Jane ) Illinois Abraham Pruitt Greene Co., p. 4-26 Abraham Pruitt Madison Co., p. 180-23 Amos Pruitt Greene Co., p. 47-27 Canstan Prewitt Morgan Co., p. 60-16 (Susan Shoopman) David Prewitt, 20-30; Morgan Co., p. 128-15 (Sally McDaniels) Fields Prewitt, 50-60; Morgan Co., p. 128-14 (Mary Powell) Isaac Prewit Macoupin Co., p. 218 Jacob Prewitt Gallatin Co., p. 274-3 James Pruitt Greene Co., p. 47-28 James Pruitt Madison Co., p. 2-3 Shadrick Prewitt Alexander Co., p. 9 William Pruitt, 40-50; Greene Co., p, 2-5- William Prewit, 20-30; Macoupin Co., p. 21-20 William Pruitt, 20-30; St. Clair Co., p. 123-10 William Pruitt, 20-30; Tazewell Co., p. 161-11 Indiana Abraham Pruett, 40-50; Parke Co., Bk 11, p. 232 (Rebecca Branson) Absolom Pruett, 30-40; Bartholomew Co., Bk 1, p. 410 (Sarah Hatliff) Allen Prewitt Putnam Co., Bk 12, p. 392 Andrew Pruet, 20-30; Orange Co., Bk 10, p. 52 (Rebecca Pruett) Archibald Pruett, 70-80; Scott Co., Bk 13, p. 576 Armsted Prewitt, 30-40; Monroe Co., Bk 9, p. 292 (Sarah Millikin) Austin Pruitt, 20-30; Parke Co., Bk 11, p. 180 (Lucinda ) Calvin Prewitt Vigo Co., Bk 15, p. 174 Clement Pruitt, 20-30; Franklin Co., Bk 4, p. 608 (Melissa Mefford) Coleman Puett, 40-50; Parke Co., Bk 11, p. 184 (Judy Moore) Daniel Prewit, 30-40; Warrick Co., Bk 16, p. 536 David Pruett, 40-50; Greene Co., Bk 5, p. 326 David Prewitt, 30-40; Hendricks Co., Bk 6, p. 238 Elijah Pruet, 20-30; Orange Co., Bk 10, p. 54 (Jane Moore) Elisha Pruett, 20-30; Parke Co., Bk 11, p. 204 (Paulina Noel) James Pruit, 50-60; Morgan Co. p. 516 (Polly Wilhite) James Pruet, 40-50; Scott Co., Bk 13, p. 576 (Sarah Martin) John Pruet, 50-60; Orange Co., Bk 10, p. 52 (Mary ) John Pruit, 50-60; Marion Co. p. 367 John Pruitt, 30-40 Tippecanoe Co., Bk 14, p. 212 (Barbara Beeker) John Pruett, 20-30; Vanderburgh Co., Bk 15, p. 420 (Mahala Green) John Prewitt, 30-40; Warrick Co., Bk 16, p. 542 Jonathan Pruett, 30-40; Parke Co., Bk 11, p. 232 (Elizabeth Branson) Joseph Pewitt, 50-60; Monroe Co., Bk 9, p. 276 (Elizabeth ) Michael Pruett, 20-30; Parke Co., Bk 11, p. 232 (Elizabeth Steele) Moses Pruitt, 40-50; Shelby Co., Bk 13, p. 806 (Elizabeth Hawkins) Moses Pruett, 40-50; Vanderburgh Co., Bk 15, p. 392 (Phoebe Williams) Richard Pruett, 40-50; Parke Co., Bk 11, p. 186 (Agnes ) Robert H. Prewitt (not found); Clark Co., Bk 1, p. 124 (Elizabeth Clark) Robert Puett, 20-30; Vermillion Co., Bk 15, p. 440 Samuel Pruitt, 40-50; Franklin Co., Bk 4, p. 606 (Valentine Speer) Samuel Prewett, 40-50; Monroe Co., Bk 9, p. 290 (Mary Wilson) Samuel Pruett, 20-30; Parke Co., Bk 11, p. 232 (Frances ) Stephen Pruett, 20-30; Parke Co., Bk 11, p. 232 (Naomi Moore) Wadkins Pruet, 20-30; Scott Co., Bk 13, p. 578 (Polly ) Washington Pruet, 30-40; Montgomery Co., Bk 9, p. 11 William Pruett, 30-40; Bartholomew Co., Bk 1, p. 410 (Rebecca Hawkins) William Pruitt, 20-30; Franklin Co., Bk 4, p. 608 (Elizabeth Davidson) William Pruett (not found); Greene Co., Bk 5, p. 338 William Pruit, 30-40; Monroe Co., Bk 9, p. 310 (Hannah Parks) William Pruett, 40-50; Orange Co., p. 54 (Sarah DeMoss) William Pruitt, 30-40; Switzerland Co., Bk 14, p. 120 William Pruett, 40-50; Union Co., Bk 15, p. 506 William Pruett, 20-30; Vanderburgh Co., Bk 15, p. 398 (Elizabeth Spain) Willis Pruett (not found); Franklin Co., Bk 4, p. 608 Kentucky Abraham Pruit, 15-20; Allen Co., p. 59 (Mahala Hill) Allen Prewitt, 20-30; Washington Co. (Nancy Drane) Andrew Pruitt, 30-40; Gallatin Co., p. 195 Anthony Prewitt, 60-70; Mercer Co., p. 334 (Nancy Willis) Beverly Prewitt, 50-60; Spencer Co., p. 323 (Martha West) Coleman Prewit, 40-50; Oldham Co., p. 292 (Penelope ) David Prewitt, 30-40; Warren Co., p. 91 (Lucinda Hurt) David Prewitt, Sr., 50-60; Whitley 50., p. 283 (Jemima David Prewitt, Jr., 20-30; Whitley Co., p. 283 (Mary Mayfield) Dennison Pruet, 50-60; Campbell Co., p. 242 (Cassandra Brooks) Doak S. Pruett, 60-70; Henderson Co., p. 253 (Amelia Hanks) Eli Pruet, 30-40; Oldham Co., p. 265 (Nancy Williams) Elijah Prewitt, 15-20; Allen Co., p. 74 (Nancy Gmohundro) Elijah Prewett, 20-30; Floyd Co., p. 87 Franklin Pruitt, 30-40; Simpson Co., p. 291 George Prewitt, 30-40; Hart Co., p. 219 (Permelia Harvey Pruitt, 50-60; Montgomery Co., p. 19 Henry Pruett, 30-40: Greene Co., p. 68 (Fanny Briggs) Henry Prewitt, 50-60; Madison Co., p. 164 (Elizabeth Sanders) Henry H. Pruitt, 40-50; Scott Co., p. 151 (Sarah Allen) Hiram Pruett, 20-30; Fayette Co., p. 278 (Nancy Morris) Hiram Prewett, 20-30; Floyd Co., p. 86 (Rebecca Bradley) Isham Prewitt, 20-30; Mercer Co., p. 331 (Elizabeth Fletcher) James Pruet, 40-50; Jefferson Co., p. 161 James Prewitt, 20-30; Montgomery Co., p. 19 (Henrietta Dawson) James Pruet, 30-40; Oldham Co., p. 266 (Polly Wilhite) James Prewitt, 20-30; Whitley Co., p. 285 John Pruett, 30-40; Caldwell Co., p. 137 John Pruet, 20-30; Campbell Co., p. 253 John Pruitt, 40-50; Gallatin Co., p. 195 John Prewett (not found); Greene Co., p. 36 John Prewitt, 20-30; Hart Co., p. 219 John Pruit, 15-20; Laurel Co., p. 267 John Prewitt, 50-60; Madison Co., p. 163 (Polly Ford) John L. Prewitt, 40-50; Meade Co., (Mary Ford) John S. Pruitt, 40-50; Meade Co., p. 277 John Prewit (not found); Perry Co., p. 219 John Prewitt, 40-50; Shelby Co. John Prewitt, 30-40; Washington Co., p. 172 John Pruet, 50-60; Whitley Co., p. 291 (Judith DeMoss) Joseph Prewitt, 50-60; Mercer Co., p. 327 (Jean Little) Joseph Prewitt, 70-80; Washington Co. Joshua Pruitt, Jr., 15-20; Breckinridge Co., p. 54 Joshua Prewitt, 30-40; Hardin Co. Joshua Pruitt, 60-70; Henry Co., p. 300 (Mariah Yeager) Levi Prewitt, 20-30; Fayette Co., p. 335 (Margaret Boyce) Martha Pruitt, 30-40; Henderson Co., p. 251 (nee Gibson, wid. Robert) Michael Prewit, 20-30; Oldham Co., p. 266 (Elizabeth Yeager) Moses Pruett, 20-30; Allen Co., p. 46 (Candace Omohundro) Moses Pruitt, 30-40; Allen Co., p. 67 (Polly Shipley) Mourning Pruitt, 30-40; Gallatin Co., p. 37 Nathaniel Prewitt, 50-60; Shelby Co., p. 274 (Charlotte Ford) Nelson Prewitt, 15-20; Montgomery Co., p. 26 (Mary Coleman) Obediah Pruitt, 40-50; Woodford Co., p. 330 (Miriam Elkin) Patsy Prewitt, 50-60; Spencer Co., p. 323 (nee Elliott, wid. Joseph) Rebecca Prewitt, 30-40; Madison Co., p. 163 Robert Prewitt, 40-50; Hardin Co., p. 332 Robert C. Prewitt, 30-40; Scott Co., p. 158 (Elizabeth Elgin) (To be continued in next newsletter) The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs: $1.00 per year. - - - - - - - - - - QUERY SECTION: Need information on CLARISA PREWITT 1850 Census 44 years old, born in N.C. Married Archellus or Archie BROWN, where? Her parents? Had 16 children, in Lincoln Co., Tenn. Will exchange information and assist if possible. Evelyn Brown Corgiat, 333 South 700 East, Clearfield, Utah 84015 Seek verification of parents of REBECCA PRUITT, b. ca 1805 Tenn., dau of Jacob and Nancy (Richey) Pruitt? Married Spencer W. Roden ca 1824; d. in DeKalb Co., Ala. after 1905. Would appreciate having birth, marriage and death dates, Will gladly exchange information. Frances R. 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Pruit MD, of Fredericksburg, Texas. 241 pages, hardbound, an excellent book with photos and documents. ====================================================================== PREWITT-PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jan. 86 No. 10 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1830 Census Cont. Kentucky Cont. Samuel Pruitt, 30-40; Gallatin Co. Samuel Prewitt, 20-30; Madison Co., p. 162 (Sally Coy) Shelby Prewitt, 30-40; Spencer Co., p. 319 (Lucy Darnell) Sidney Prewitt, 20-30; Mercer Co., p. 343 (Elizabeth Brown) Sidney Pruitt, 20-30; Shelby Co., p. 274 (nee Fox, wid. Vaul Allen) Solomon Pruet, Jr., 20-30; Cumberland Co., p. 130 Solomon Pruet, Sr., 70-80; Cumberland Co., p. 130 Solomon Prewitt, Sr., 40-50; Madison Co., p. 163 Solomon Prewitt, Jr., 20-30; Madison Co., p. 163 (Mary Phelps) Spencer Prewitt (on tax list over 21, not listed in Census) Shelby Co. Susannah Pruett, 40-50; Whitley Co., p. 284 (nee DeMoss, wid. Elijah) Tamar Prewitt, 30-40; Madison Co., p. 164 (nee Hill, wid. Elijah) Thomas L. Prewitt, 20-30; Mercer Co., p. 325 (Catherine Buckley) Thomas Prewitt, 70-80; Mercer Co., p. 326 Thomas Pruett, 20-30; Whitley Co., p. 291 (Polly White) Turnstall Prewett, 60-70; Shelby Co., p. 201 Walker Pruet, 30-40, Jefferson Co., p. 170 (Priscilla Jeffries) Wiley Prewitt, 20-30; Madison Co., p. 164 (Nancy Ross) William Pruett, 30-40; Allen Co., p. 46 (Anna Agee) William Prewitt, 20-30; Clark Co., p. 90 William C. Prewitt, 40-50; Fayette Co., p. 325 (Margaret Edmiston) William Prewitt, 20-30; Perry Co., p. 372 Willis Pruitt, 30-40; Breckinridge Co., p. 54 Willis Prewitt, 30-40; Montgomery Co., p. 47 (Theodocia White) Louisiana John Pratt, 40-50; Natchitoches Parish John Pratt, 20-30; Natchitoches Parish Maryland (partial) Elijah Pruitt Worcester Co., p. 241 (Betsy Bishop) Fisher Pruitt, 70-80; Worcester Co., p. 232 Ibby Pruitt, 10-15; Worcester Co., p, 278 John Pruitt, 40-50; Worcester Co., p. 239 Lemuel Truitt, 40-50; Worcester Co., p. 233 Mary Pruitt, 40-50; Worcester Co., p. 236 Rebecca Pruitt, 50-60; Worcester Co., p. 228 Selby Pruitt, 40-50; Worcester Co., p. 233 Severn Pruitt, 20-30; Worcester Co., p. 240 William Pruitt, 30-40; Worcester Co., p. 231 William Pruitt, 30-40; Worcester Co., p. 235 Zadeck Porwitt, 40-50; Worcester Co., p. 229 Mississippi Abner Prewit, 40-50; Monroe Co., p. 135 (Nancy McGee) Elisha D. Prewitt, 50-60; Monroe Co., p. 142 (Elizabeth Wilke) Kirk Prewit, 40-50; Monroe Co., p. 135 (Elizabeth Harris) Lemuel Prewit, 60-70; Monroe Co., p; 135 Levi Prewitt, 20-30; Natchez Co. Mary T. Prewitt, 20-30; Monroe Co., p. 136 (nee Love, wid. Larkin) Samuel Prewitt, 20-30; Adams Co., p. 6 Seaborne Prewitt, 20-40; Wilkinson Co., p. 263 (Martha Miles) Missouri Benjamin M. Prewitt, 20-30; Howard Co., p. 163 Charles Pruett (not found); St. Louis Co. David Prewett, 30-40; Howard Co., p. 167 (Nancy Turner) David Pruit, 20-30; Jefferson Co., p. 114 (Eleanor Esau Prewit, 40-50; Lafayette Co., p. 263 (Elizabeth Brooks) Gabriel Prewete, 40-50; Washington Co., p. 102 Henry Pruit, 20-30; Jefferson Co., p. 113 (Martha ) Henry Prewet, 40-50; Ray Co., p. 389 Jacob Pruett, 40-50; Madison Co., p. 348 James Prewit, 20-30; Lafayette Co., p. 263 (Elizabeth Gray) James C. Prewit, 20-30; Ray Co. James W. Prewit, 30-40; Scott Co., p. 6 (Sarah ) Joel Prewett, 40-50; Howard Co., p. 185 (Mary Trimble) John Prewit, 40-50; Boone Co., p. 100 (Sarah ) John Pruette, 20-30; St. Louis Co., p. 315 (Catherine ) Joseph Prew, 30-40 Ste. Genevieve Co., p. 390 Laburn Prewitt, 20-30; St. Louis Co., p. 315 (Mary L. Martha A. Pruett, 30-40 Howard Co., p. 158 (nee Thompson, wid. Price) Moss Pruett, 30-40; Howard Co., p. 177 (Nancy Johnston) Nathan Prewet, 20-30; Ray Co., p. 382 Osburn Pruett, 30-40; St. Louis Co., p. 307 Robert Pereuitte, 40-50; Howard Co., p. 178 Robert Pruet, 50-60; St. Charles Co., p, 273 Samuel Prewitt, 50-60; Ray Co., p. 387 (Hannah Higgins) Stephen Prewit, 20-30; Scott Co., p. 6 Thomas Pruett, 20-30; Franklin Co., p. 151 Thomas Prewet, 40-50; Ray Co., p. 382 William Prewitt, 20-30; Ray Co., p. 382 (Rebecca Brown) William C. Prewit, 20-30; Lincoln Co., p. 11 North Carolina Andrew Prewitt, 70-80; Wilkes Co., p. 346 David Prewett, 15-20; Rutherford Co., p. 503 Elisha Pruitt, 15-20; Granville Co., p. 61 Elisha Prewet, 70-80; Rutherford Co., p, 523 Henry Pruitt, 40-50; Beauford Co., p. 34 Israele Previtt, 40-50; Wake Co. p. 427 James Pruit, 40-50; Granville Co., p. 36 James Prewit, 20-30; Stokes Co. Jesse Prewett, 20-30; Surry Co.; (Tabithe Legins) Joel Prewitt, 20-30; Wilkes Co., p. 344 John Pruitt, 70-80; Burke Co., p. 166 John Pruet, 40-50; Burke Co., p. 200 John Pruit, 30-40; Granville Co., p.-36 John Pruitt, 20-30; Granville Co., p. 64 John Pruitt, 50-60; Iredell Co., p. 28 John Previtt, Jr., 20-30; Iredell Co., p. 32 Martin Prewit, 20-30; Stokes Co. Nehemiah Previtt Wake Co., p. 427 Parker Pruit, 40-50; Granville Co., p. 36 (Betsy Collins) Ralph Prewitt, 20-30; Wilkes Co., p. 346 Susan Prewit, 80-905 Granville Co., p. 52 (nee Bridges, wid. John) Thomas Pruitt, 20-30; Rutherford Co., p. 498 (Jane Hamrick) William Pruett, 20-30; Burke Co., p. 136 (Sally Coffee) William Prewit, 30-40; Rutherford Co., p. 503 William Prewit, 40-50; Stokes Co. Willis Previtt, 20-30; Wake Co., p. 428 Ohio David Pruett Greene Co., p. 325 Jessa Pruett, 40-50; Lawrence Co., p. 307 (Hannah ) Obediah Pruet, 50-60; Gallia Co., p. 156 (Keziah ) South Carolina Andrew Pruett, 20-30; Abbeville Dist., p. 30 Benjamin Prewet, 50-60; Spartanburg Dist., p. 270 (Judith ) Daniel Pruett, 20-30; Abbeville Dist., p. 43 (Alley Lindsay) Daniel Prewet, 30-40; Spartanburg Dist., p. 241 Daniel Prewet, 60-70; Spartanburg Dist., p. 241 (Judith ) Elisha Prewett, 20-30 Union Dist., p. 163 James Prewet, 30-40; Spartanburg Dist., p. 289 John Prewit, 30-40; Pickens Co., p. 227 Joshua Prewet, 50-60; Abbeville Dist., p. 69 (Margaret Millford) Joshua Prewit, 70-80; Anderson Dist., p. 123 Mary E. Prewitt, 30-40 Union Dist., p. 163 (nee Lovell, wid. John) Patsey Pruitt, 40-50 Union Dist. Rebecca Prewet, 40-50; Anderson Dist., p. 123 Rosanna Prewet, 50-60; Spartanburg Dist., p. 288 Sally Prewitt, 40-50; Union Dist. Samuel Pruett, 50-60; Abbeville Dist., p. 30 (Elizabeth Webb) William Prewit, 30-40; Anderson Dist., p. 123 (Frances Tucker) William Prewet, 20-30; Spartanburg Dist., p. 270 Tennessee Abraham Prewitt, 40-50; Overton Co., p. 172 Allen Pruett, 50-60; McNairy Co., p. 132 Allen Prewet, 40-50; Stewart Co., p. 250 Ansel Pruett, 20-30; Gibson Co., p. 243 (Nancy Joyner) Andrew Pruhitt, 50-60; Morgan Co., p. 100 (Mary ) Betsy Prewett, 60-70; Roane Co., p. 63 (wid. Charles Sr.) Charles Prewett, 50-60; Roane Co., p. 62 (Nancy ) Charlotta Pruet, 40-50; Carter Co., p. 19 David Prewett, 40-50; Humphreys Co., p. 317 (Lucy Edwards) Deheshale Prewit, 40-50; Monroe Co., p. 135 E.A.D. Prewit, 15-20; Lincoln Co., p. 263 Elisha Prewet, 30-40; Humphreys Co., p. 316 Elisha Prewit, 20-30; Monroe Co., p. 134 Elisha Pruitt, 40-50; Morgan Co., p. 89 (Sally ) Fuller Prewit, 60-70; Warren Co., p. 238 Gilbert Pruitt, 20-30; Morgan Co., p. 88 Hamilton Pruett Carroll Co., p. 177 (Nancy ) Harden Prewits 30-40; Campbell Co., p. 237 (Mary Lawson) Henderson Prewit, 20-30; Monroe Co., p. 140 Hezekiah Prewitt, 20-30; Blount Co., p. 252 James Prewett, 20-30; Humphreys Co., p. 315 James Prewet, 20-30; Humphreys Co., p. 316 (Naomi ) James Prewit, 20-30; Lincoln Co., p. 270 James Prewett, 20-30; Rutherford Co., p. 305 Joel Prewet, 60-70; Humphreys Co., p, 316 John Pruit, 30-40; Fentress Co., p. 6 John Prewet, 50-60; Humphreys Co., p. 316 John Prewett, Jr., 20-30; Humphreys Co., p. 316 (Nancy ) John Prewit, 30-40; Lincoln Co., p. 267 (Nancy ) John Prewitt, 30-40; Monroe Co., p. 98 (Elizabeth ) John Prewett, 50-60; Rutherford Co., p. 305 (Mary Hoover) John Prewet, 20-30; Rutherford Co., p, 322 ( Bough) Leroy Prewett, 15-20; Henry Co., p. 43 Levi Prewett Stewart Co., p. 250 Mathew Pruett, 50-60; Rutherford Co., p. 180 Mathew Prewett, 15-20; Rutherford Co., p. 305 (Eliza Fox) Meredith Prewet, 20-30; Stewart Co., p. 250 Micajah Pruit, 60-70; Fentress Co., p. 7 (Peany ) Moses H. Pruett, 30-40; Madison Co., p. 65 Nancy Prewit, 60-70 Lincoln Co., p. 270 Nathan Prewit, 20-30; McMinn Co., p. 137 Noah Prewit, 15-20; Monroe Co., p. 140 (Silvista ) Obediah Prewit, 30-40; Lincoln Co., p. 187 Patrick H. Prewett, 40-50; Bedford Co., p. 39 (Judith Whitaker) Patric H. Prewit, 30-40; Hardeman Co., p. 351 (Mary Morrow) Ransom Prewit, 40-50; Monroe Co., p. 148 (Margaret McCurry) Robert Prewitt, 20-30; Roane Co., p. 63 Samuel Pruett, 50-60; Cocke Co., p. 273 Silas Prewett, 40-50; Sumner Co., p. 161 (Sarah Perry) Smith Prewett, 20-30; Rutherford Co., p. 279 (Mary ) Thomas Pruett, 20-30; Cocke Co., p. 268 Thomas Pruett, 50-60; Gibson Co., p. 243 (Sarah Estes) William Pruett, 40-50; Carroll Co., p. 151 William Pruett, 50-60; Cocke Co., p. 268 William Prewett, 20-30; Grainger Co., p. 408 (Sarah William Prewett, 30-40; Henry Co., p. 43 William F. Prewett Rutherford Co., p. 332 William Preu, 20-30, Warren Co., p. 371 Willis Prewett, 20-30; Roane Co., p. 57 (Mary Williams) (To be continued in next newsletter) The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs: $1.00 per year. Your Subscription Expires: The following article was sent to us by Marilyn Obal of O'Fallon, Ill. to share with our readers. HENDERSON DAILY GLEANER, Henderson, Kentucky, Tuesday Morning, March 22, 1892, page 4, column 2: HE SKIPPED J.C. THOMAS PRUITT, A YOUNG FARMER AND SAWMILLMAN SUDDENLY DISAPPEARS. Leaving a Wife of Five Months - His Father Expresses Very Little Surprise at the Son's Absence. Jno. Thomas Pruitt, who resides near Cairo, has suddenly disappeared. He was employed in a sawmill belonging to Jno. T. Handley, and situated near Cairo. Last Saturday he came to this city and had a settlement with Jno. T. Handley who paid him $10 in cash, which amount included wages due other hands who had entrusted him to collect it. While making the settlement he seemed to be in a great hurry, saying that he promised his wife he would return home by 4 o'clock. After leaving Handley's office he attended the sale of horses, near Watson's stable, where he received an invitation to go to Evansville, from a person whose name we could not learn, and he went and hasn't been heard of since. Marshall Kriel yesterday wrote to Chief of Police Newitt at Evansville, giving Pruitt's description but has as yet received no tidings from the missing man. Pruitt has been quite a reckless chap, being only 21 years of age. And be it said to his credit he was not addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors. His father, Gaston Pruitt, is a well-to-do farmer in Niagara neighborhood, and when notified of his son's disappearance expressed no surprise, saying "that was just like him". Jno. Thomas Pruitt was married to Miss Ella Sights, daughter of Green Sights on the 22nd of last October, and so far as we can learn, his domestic bliss has been uninterrupted, and why he skipped is unaccountable. - - - - - - - - - - QUERY SECTION: Need information on RACHEL PRUITT, b. Dec. 25, 1811 in Georgia (according to her tombstone in the Sellers Cemetery, Georgiana, Butler Co., Ala.) RACHEL PRUITT married FELIX BROOKS (b. 1807 Ga.). She died Feb. 2, 1898. Some of their children were: Edward P., ? Carolyn, Francis (fe), Janie, Nancy T., Sarah (Sallie), George L, Marion Taylor, ?Ab?. SALLIE BROOKS married JOHN JAMES HALL (they were my great grandparents). George L. Brooks married Sallie Pruitt, the daughter of Jane E. Pruitt, Mrs. Margaret Hall Wood, 9332 Dunloggin Rd., Ellicott City, Md. 21043. ELAM S. WALL (b. Dec. 1, 1800 Va.; d. Oct. 8, 1873) in Milledgeville, Georgia. LUCY TOLLOTSON WALL (b. Jan. 26, 1804 Va.; d. July 25, 1870) in Milledgeville, Georgia. Moved to Baldwin County, Georgia between 1840 and 1850. Who were Elam's parents? E. Ragan Pruitt, 1308 Renee Drive, Lilburn, Ga. 30247. ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER June 86 No. 11 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1830 Census: Cont. Virginia Abraham Prewit, 50-60; Pittsylvania Co., p. 364 Alfred Pruit, 30-40; Scott Co., p. 24 (Nancy Gutry) Arcadia Prewit, 20-30; Mathews Co., p, 152 Benjamin Prewit, 20-30; Accomack Co., p. 362 Benjamin Prewit, 40-50; Tazewell Co., p. 211 (Mary Maloney) Charles Pruett, 50-60; Caroline Co., p. 204 Edmund Pruett, 50-60; Caroline Co., p. 204 (Amey Waters) Elizabeth Pruitt, 80-90; Henry Co., p. 203 Elizabeth Prewitt, 20-30; King William Co., p. 279 George Prewett, 50-60; Accomack Co., p. 304 (Sarah ) Granville Pruett, 30-40; Mason Co. (W.Va.), p. 157 (Lucy A. Shelton) Henry Preuit, 50-60; Giles Co., p. 232 (Martha ) Henry Pruit, 30-40; Middlesex Co., p. 177 Jane Prewitt (not found); Pittsylvania Co., p, 412 John Puritt, 40-50; King William Co. John Prewet, 20-30; Pittsylvania Co., p. 370 (Martha Owens) John Prewit, 50-60; Tazewell Co., p. 210 (Polly McBroom) Jos Prewitt, 30-40; Pittsylvania Co., p. 384 Joseph Prewitt, 30-40; Pittsylvania Co., p. 384 (Sarah Thomas) Joseph Prewit, 40-50; Tazewell Co., p. 210 (Susannah Clevinger) Molly Prewett, 50-60; Accomack Co., p. 306 Moses Prewit, 20-30; Tazewell Co., p. 210 (Jane Wingo) Obediah Pruett, 70-80; Mason Co. (W.Va.) p. 157 Reuben Prewit, 30-40; Tazewell Co., p. 210 (Mary Vandikes) Richard S. Pruett, King William Co., p. 88 Richard Previk, 30-40; Wythe Co., p. 340 Thadeus Pruet, 50-60; Caroline Co., p. 204 (Sally Bell) Thomas Pruett, 20-30; Gloucester Co., p. 182 William Prewet, 30-40; Accomack Co., p. 305 (Rachel Sheets) William Prewet, 30-40; Accomack Co., p. 306 William Pruett, 30-40; Caroline Co., p. 203 Wilson Pruett, 40-50; Mason Co. (W.Va.), p. 157 (Rebecca Kimberling) Zachariah Prewitt, 70-80; Pittsylvania Co., p. 412 (Jane Burgess) - - - - - - - - - - 1835 Census: Illinois (partial) Charles Prewitt Morgan Co., p. 77 David Prewitt Morgan Co., p. 8 (Sally McDaniels) 1836 Census: Iowa Anthony Pruett Des Moines Co., p. 64 (Sophronia Latimer) 1837 Census: Mississippi Isaac Pruitt, 21-4; Kemper Co., p. 18 James J. Pruitt, 21-45; Kemper Co., p. 18 (Elizabeth Pruitt) John Pruett, 21-45; Choctaw Co. (Elizabeth Cochran) Joshua Pruitt, over 45; Kemper Co., p. 19 (Margaret Millford) The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. - - - - - - - - - - QUERY SECTION: JOHN PREWITT and MARGARET LUMPKINS m. Sept. 7, 1854, Greenup Co., Ky. are my great grandparents...would like to locate descendants of their first child--dau Mary Emaline (known as Emma to nieces) who was born 1855, Greenup Co., Ky. family lived Carter Co., Ky. during 1860 census & thru tax time until Sept. 1868 when they sold land and moved to "Cambridge Twp Mo" per John's Civil War Pension papers..,then moved to Cowley Co., Kansas prior to 1875 State Census...Aunt Emma is with family in 1860 census, but not in 1875...did she marry a BUTLER in Mo.?? Saline Co. as Mary...or ?? Had a dau Mary whose name is mentioned in letter from one cousin to another cousin written in 1894...neither of them had her address...WHO DID EMMA/Mary Emaline PRUETT/ PREWITT marry?? Will gladly reimburse postage if desired, Doris Rose, 603 39th St., Richmond, Calif. 94805. HENRY PREWITT m. ELIZABETH COOK in Greenup Co., Ky. in 1855...would like to hear from his descendants...Henry was brother to my JOHN PRUETT above and lived with him and wife Lizzie at time of 1900 census (Greenup Co., Ky.)...when did Henry die? Lizzie died 1909 per John's pension papers and her tombstone listing in Greenup Co., Ky. cemeteries. Doris Rose, 603 39th St., Richmond, Calif. 94805. Trying to trace JOHN PRUITT born ca 1730 and married ALICE ADDISON, resided Goochland Co., Va. Would like to find parents and grandparents etc of both. Barbara Moore, 14922 Heimer Road, San Antonio, Texas 78232 JOHN PREWITT (son of Dudley Prewitt, Sr. and Ann) was born in South Carolina, March 29, 1794. By 1818, he was living in either Jackson or Hancock Co., Georgia, where he married ELIZABETH COCHRAN (or Cockerham). By 1829, they were living in Pickens Co., Alabama; and by 1839, they had moved to Choctaw Co., Mississippi. Can anyone verify Elizabeth's maiden name, her place of birth, or the names of her parents?? Mrs. R. M. Cunningham, Jr., 3621 Country Club Road, Birmingham, Ala. 35213. Would like to correspond with anyone about the following people: SAMUEL PRUETT (b. ca 1833 Georgia ) son of HILIMAN PRUETT...both from either N. or S. Carolina. Both men moved to Clarborne Parish, La. where Samuel supposedly died at age 26 about 1859. His widow LUCINDA (CARGILL) Pruett moved on to Texas with the Pruetts, Cargills, Taylors, Wises, etc. This is not Hillman Pruett born 1827 and married to Sarah Cargill living Milam Co., Texas 1860. The 2 Hillmans must be uncle & nephew. Also the Samuel I am looking for was married to the Lucinda (Cargill) Pruett living in the household of Hillman and Sarah (Cargill) Pruett in Milam Co. 1860. The older Hillman Pruett (uncle to Hillman born 1827) supposedly fought in the Mexican War and received some land in central Texas as muster out pay. Many people confuse the Samuels & the Hillmans. I have never found the older Hillman or Samuel--husband of Lucinda Cargill on any record, but through history handed down in my family by word of mouth, both existed. Also I believe Lucinda Cargill to be the daughter of Oismon Cargill and Lucinda Leatherman not the daughter of Derostus Beverly Cargill and Delilah Leatherman. Can someone help me? Lajuan Pruett Boyle, 615 Johnson, Wake Village, Texas 75501. - - - - - - - - - - NEW PUBLICATION: "PREWITT-PRUITT-PRUETT, 1850 CENSUS" A listing of all known Prewitt, Pruitt, Pruett, etc. recorded in the 1850 census. 139 pages plus an index of all heads of families and all males over age 17. 81 x 11, mimeographed, cardstock cover. Copies available at $10.00. Order from Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 - - - - - - - - - - Other books in stock: "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Virginia", 200 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of South Carolina", 130 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Tennessee", 212 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Georgia", 164 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Texas"9 194 pages, $12.00 "Isham Prewitt of Virginia", 125 pages, $10.50 "Archibald Pruitt, Revolutionary War Soldier", 83 pages, $8.00 - - - - - - - - - - PULASKI CO., MO. War of the Rebellion Series L, Vol. XLI, part 1: July 5, 1864--Scouts from Big Piney, Mo. Report of Capt. Henry B. Brown, 5th Missouri State Militia Cavalry. Sir: I have the honor to make the following report of a scouting party sent in the direction of Houston from this place, Corporal Calvert in command, with orders to capture, if possible, a noted bushwhacker by the name of Pruitt, whom we have tried to capture several times while at this place. Pruitt was also reported by Mr. Wayman as being the individual who robbed him (Wayman) a short time ago. The scout succeeded in capturing him, and while returning with him by way of Mr. Wayman's and when within three miles of there, learning that he was to be taken before Mr. Wayman, he tried to make his escape by running, whereupon the guard shot him after chasing him several hundred yards, killing him instantly. - - - - - - - - - - Creed Taylor Pruitt of Pulaski Co., Mo. had his 22nd child at age 70 in 1921. 13 children by his first wife and 9 children by his third wife. - - - - - - - - - - Richard Prewitt, age 82, and his wife Martha, age 37, of Pulaski Co., Mo., had their 8th child in 1848. Richard also had at least 5 children by a wife in Virginia. NELSON PREWITT BIBLE: My Father Robert Prewitt was born June 1758 My Mother Patsey Prewitt was born March 6th 1762 They were married May 23rd 1782 Betsy Simpkins Prewitt was born January 21st 1784 Vaul Allen Prewitt was born October 14th 1785 William C. Prewitt was born March 9th 1788 Henry H. Prewitt was born Jan. 29th 1790 Polly Hamblin Prewitt was born Dec. 1st 1792 Robert Prewitt was born May 21st 1795 Willis Prewitt was born July 8th 1797 Levi Prewitt was born Sept. 17th 1799 James Prewitt was born Sept. 26th 1802 Lucy Coleman died August 10th 1840 John Coleman Sen died Nov. 24th 1837 Betsy S. Smith died July 7th 1811 Vaul Allen Prewitt Died Feb. 16th 1826 Robert Prewitt Died August 31st 1850 Willis Prewitt Died May 5th 1852 Nelson Prewitt was born on Friday the 15th day of August AD 1806 Mary Ann Coleman was born December 24th 1807 Martha Coleman Prewitt was born July 6th 1830 Lucy Caroline Prewitt was born on Friday October 12th 1832 John Winston Prewitt was born on Saturday the 17th day of January 1835 Anna and Elizabeth Prewitt was born July 22nd on Sunday 1838 William Henry Prewitt was born on Thursday July 8th 1841 Henrietta Clay Prewitt was born February 28th 1844 Chiles Coleman Prewitt was born on Thursday the 10th day of Sept 1846 Nelson Prewitt and Mary Ann Coleman were married April 16th AD 1829 Daughter Martha C. Prewitt was married to Solomon Van Meter March 1st 1854 Daughter Anna was married to Benjamin P. Goff April 9th 1857 Daughter Callie was married to James D. Gay February 14th 1860 Son John W. Prewitt was married to Margaret Goff February 6th 1861 Daughter Henrietta Clay was married to Josiah Davis Reid April 16th 1868 Daughter Martha C. Vanmeter was married to Col William R. Estill on the 14th of Sept. 1869 My Son William H. Prewitt was married to Bettie Gano Rogers on the 4th day of May 1870 Robt. Prewitt my father departed this life April 14th 1819 Patsey Prewitt my mother departed this life June 29th 1833 Daughter Elizabeth Prewitt died March 12th 1839. about midnight We had a daughter born 24th of March 1840 and died June 4th following of dropsy Our Son, Chiles C. Prewitt was drowned June 8th 1856 Martha Coleman Estill departed this life on Monday May 21st 1894 at about 9 o'clock P.M. Departed this life on the 4th of May 1867. My beloved Wife Mary A. Prewitt Nelson Prewitt departed this life on Friday the 9th day of December 1870 at about 11 o'clock A.M. Mrs. Polly Graves died Dec. 6th 1864 John Coleman Sr died November 24th 1837 NOTE: Nelson Gilduroy Prewitt was born in Fayette Co., Ky. on Aug. 15 1806 to Robert Prewitt and Martha "Patsy" Chandler. He married Mary Ann Coleman, daughter of John Coleman, Sr. and Lucy Chiles, and resided at "Hathaway Farm" near Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., Kentucky. Nelson was elected to the State Legislature and served four years (1841-1844). He was highly instrumental in promoting the building of railroads, canals and turnpikes in the state. This Bible record was sent by: John Marshall Prewitt, an attorney in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. ====================================================================== PREWITT-PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jan. 87 No. 12 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1840 Census: Alabama A. J. Pruitt, Greene Co., p. 111 A. M. Pruitt, Lowndes Co., p. 217 Adam Pruet Chambers Co., p. 189 Ancel Prewett Randolph Co., p. 202 (Agnes Heaton) Andrew H. Pruet Randolph Co., p. 201 Asenath Pruit, 60-70; Benton Co., p. 32 (wid. Michael) Dudley Prewitt, 40-50; Pickens Co., p. 252 (Rebecca Dorrah) Elisha Pruit Wilcox Co., p. 338 F. D. Pruet Butler Co., p. 157 Felton Pruit, 20-30; Benton Co., p. 32 Hali Pruitt, 30-40; Benton Co., p. 6 Henry Pruit Jackson Co., p. 38 Henry Prewett Lauderdale Co., p. 81 (Malinda Bayles) Jacob Pruett Walker Co., p. 299 (Agnes Richey) James Prewitt, 20-30; Benton Co., p. 21 James W. Pruitt, 20-30; Benton Co., p. 7 (Margaret ) James Pruitt Lawrence Co., p. 210 (Frances Cooper) James Pruet Russell Co., p. 7 James Pruet Russell Co., p. 26 Joel Pruit Franklin Co., p. 268 John Pruitt, 20-30; Benton Co., p. 7 John T. Pruitt Lowndes Co., p. 231 (Rhoda Newsom) John Pruet Russell Co., p. 7 John W. Pruet Russell Co., p, 29 John Prewitt, Sr. Sumter Co., p. 78 (Rosanna Neal) John Prewitt, Jr. Sumter Co., p. 78 John W. Pruitt Tuscaloosa Co., p. 227 (Elizabeth Cooper) Lemuel Pruitt Lowndes Co., p. 216 (Nancy Campbell) Levi M. Pruitt Lowndes Co., p. 212 (Malinda ) Major Prewit Walker Co., p. 293 (Sarah Broom) Mary Prewitt Marshall Co., p. 58 Micajah Prewitt, 40-50; Pickens Co., p. 253 (Elizabeth Morgan) Mikeuel Pruett Marengo Co., p. 52 Philip Pruitt, 40-50; Benton Co., p. 5 (Mary Thomas) Phillip Pruit, 50-60; Benton Co., p. 41 Ransom Pruitt, 40-50; Benton Co., p. 7 (Margaret McCurry) Ransom Pruitt Tuscaloosa Co., p. 227 (Margaret Bennett) Reubin Pruett, 50-60; Wilcox Co., p. 332 (Nancy Griffin) Richard Pruit Lawrence Co., p. 210 (Mariah Hodges) Robert Pruit, 20-30; Benton Co., p. 38 (Sarah McCurry) Samuel Pruitt, 20-30; Benton Co., p. 7 Samuel C. Pruitt, 20-30; Benton Co., p. 7 (Caroline Roddam) Thomas Pruitt Jackson Co., p. 50 (Nancy Thomas Prewitt Lauderdale Co., p. 75 (Elizabeth Grant) Thomas J. Prewit Madison Co., p. 179 (Elizabeth Greenwood) Thomas G. Pruitt Washington Co., p. 277 William Pruitt Lawrence Co., p. 210 (Martha Looney) William Pruet Russell Co., p. 26 Willis Pruitt, 40-50; Benton Co., p. 7 (D. ) Willis Prewet Shelby Co., p. 50 Arkansas C. W. Pruitt, 30-40; Pulaski Co., p. 102 Charles Prewit, 40-50; Clarke Co., p. 110 David Pruitt, 50-60; Van Buren Co., p. 236 (Charlotte Daugherty) James Prewitt, 30-40; Van Buren Co.., p. 236 (Elender Jesse Pruett, 30-40; Washington Co., p. 273 John Prewit, 30-40; Clarke Co., p. 106 John Pruett, 20-30; Van Buren Co,, p. 240 (Rachel Wylie) William Pruitt, 20-30; Van Buren Co., p. 236 Georgia Alexander Pruitt, 40-50; Newton Co., p. 51R (Mildred Wilbourne) Avery Pruett Rabun Co. Benjamin J. Prewitt, Sr., 70-80; Gwinnett Co., p. 78 Benjamin Prewitt, Jr., 20-30; Gwinnett Co., p. 78 Bird Pruett, 40-50; Gwinnett Co., p. 106 Bird Pruit, 30-40; Harris Co. (Catherine Davenport) Daniel Pruitt Newton Co. David Pruett, 60-70; Gwinnett Co., p. 98 (Elizabeth Mobley) David Pruett, 40-50; Gwinnett Co., p. 67 Davis Prewett, 40-50; Cobb Co., p. 261 Davis Prewet Talbot Co. Edward Pruett, 20-30; Elbert Co., p. 181 Elias Prewett, 20-30; Cherokee Co., p. 166 (Delilah ) Exer Prewit (fe), 40-50; Pike Co. Francis Prewitt (fe), 70-80; Franklin Co., p. 299 Henry Prewitt, 20-30; Pike Co. Hezekiah Prewett, 50-60; Franklin Co., p. 336 (Fanny Allen) James Prewett Meriwether Co. John Pruit, 40-50; Franklin Co., p. 299 (Letha Craft) John W. Prewett, 20-30; Franklin Co., p. 336 (Susan Neal) John S. Prewett, 40-50; Cobb Co., p. 259 John Pruett, 40-50; Gwinnett Co., p. 66 (Mary Hight) Johnathan Pruett, 40-50; Elbert Co,, p. 181 (Polly ) Joseph Prewitt, 40-50; Troup Co. (Elizabeth Cannon) Joshua Prewitt, 30-40; Franklin Co., p. 299 (Elizabeth Means ) Judy Pruett, 40-50; Hall Co. Lemuel Pruitt Newton Co. Martin Pruett, 20-30; Gwinnett Co., p. 97 (Nancy ) Moses Y. Prewet Meriwether Co. (Elizabeth Burt) Nancy Pruitt Muscogee Co. Nathan Prewett Meriwether Co. Presley Prevatt, 20-30; Thomas Co. Rease Privett, 30-40; Cobb Co., p. 280 Robert Pruett, 20-30; Hall Co., p. 180 (Emily Robert W. Prewett, 30-40; Franklin Co., p. 334 (Isabella Little) Rupel Pruit, 50-60; Upson Co. Samuel Pruitt, 30-40; Fayette Co., p. 224 (Mary Braswell) Samuel Prewett, 70-80; Franklin Co., p. 336 (Keziah Stokes) Solomon Prewett, 50-60; Monroe Co., p. 154B (Anna Davis) Stephen Prewett, 30-40; Hall Co., p. 200 (Margaret Low) T. D. Pruett, 20-30; Paulding Co., p. 108 Thomas Pruett, 70-80; Gwinnett Co., p. 67 Turner F. Prewett Talbot Co. (Mary Spivey) Washington H. Prewett, 30-40; Forsyth Co., p. 278 (Martha Early) William Prewett, 30-40; Carroll Co., p. 62 William Pruett, 30-40; Cobb Co., p. 258 William Pruett, 20-30; Gwinnett Co., p. 101 (Mary Bradford) William Pruit, 30-40; Harris Co. (Martha ) William Pruitt Madison Co. William Prewett Meriwether Co. Zachariah Prewett, 30-40; Cherokee Co., p. 176 (Jane ) Illinois Abraham Pruitt Madison Co., p. 144 (Mildred Woods) Alexander Pruitt Macoupin Co., p. 40 Alfred Pruett Pike Co., p. 94 Amos Pruett Jersey Co., p. 344 Andrew Prewit, 20-30; Fayette Co., p. 172 (Nancy Stonecypher) Andrew Truitt Montgomery Co., p. 366 Charles Pruitt Scott Co., p. 145 Charles Pruitt Scott Co., p. 153 Constant Pruit, 30-40; McDonough Co., p. 207 (Susan Schoopman) Daniel Pruett Morgan Co., p. 460 David Pruitt, 40-50; Fayette Co., p. 147 David Pruett Morgan Co., p. 448 (Sally McDaniels) Elisha Pruett Scott Co., p. 150 Field Prewitt, 60-70; Morgan Co. (Mary Powell) Isaac Prewitt Greene Co., p. 128 Isaac Pruitt Madison Co., p. 144 (Isabelle Bivens) J. R. Prewitt Greene Co., p. 128 J. W. Pruett Morgan Co., p, 408 Jacob Prewit Gallatin Co., p. 23 Jacob Prewett Madison Co., p. 144 (Clarinda Starkey) James Prewit Gallatin Co., p. 23 James Prewitt Greene Co., p. 121 James Pruett Jersey Co., p. 344 (Mary Costly) Jas Pruitt Madison Co., p. 144 (Malinda Starkey) James Pruett Morgan Co., p. 402 James Pruet Pike Co., p. 137 John Prewitt Greene Co., p. 68 Jno Prout Lawrence Co., p. 195 Martin Pruitt, 93 Madison Co., p. 105 Martin Pruitt Madison Co., p. 144 (Mary Fay) Mary Pruit, 60-70; Fayette Co., p. 173 McReda Pruet Johnson Co., p. 405 Moses Pruett Christian Co., p. 59 Robert Prewet, 40-50, Marion Co., p. 170 (Martha Knapp) Robert Pruett Pike Co., p. 95 Solomon Pruit Macoupin Co., p. 40 Solomon Pruitt Madison Co., p. 105 William Pruett, 20-30; Fayette Co., p. 154 (Mahala Cerlock) William Prewitt, 40-50; Greene Co., p. 104 William Pruitt, 10-15; Madison Co., p. 147 William Pruett Morgan Co., p. 403 (To be continued in next newsletter) QUERY SECTION: Need information on RICHARD PREWETT, b. ca 1766, in Virginia (supposedly Goochland Co.). Bond was issued in Washington Co., Ky. for the marriage of him and MARTHA ANN NORRIS, dated Dec. 21, 1829. Martha Ann (Norris) Prewett, b. Jan. 15, 1810 in Tenn., and died May 3, 1891 in Phelps Co., Missouri. Her husband Richard died Aug. 21, 1853 in Pulaski Co., Missouri. They were the parents of 10 children. Need information on Richard's parents and Martha's, and if Richard had previous marriages. Dennis Peterman, Rte. 3, Box 95, Rolla, Mo. 65401 - - - - - - - - - - Need proof of parents for WILLIAM PREWETT, b. Nov. 24, 1814 S.C., who m. PHEBE JOHNSON?, b. Sept. 4, 1812 S.C. They were in Cherokee Co., Ala. in 1850 & 1860 census. 1870 his widow and children were in Floard Co., Georgia. By 1880, all were in Stone Co., Arkansas, where Phebe died March 12, 1887. Possibly William died in Civil War. Six children born Alabama 1842-1853. Was he son of Jonathan (age 60 b. S.C.) also in 1850 Cherokee Co., Alabama? Shirley Woodward, Rd 2, Box 122, Endicott, N.Y. 13760 - - - - - - - - - - NEWS ITEMS: The descendants of Robert Prewitt, 1758 Halifax Co., Va. - 1819 Fayette Co., Ky., held their annual Prewitt Reunion at Winchester, Kentucky on Aug. 9, 1986. The descendants of James Moss Prewitt, 1830 Howard Co., Mo. - 1898 Jackson Co., Mo., held their annual Prewitt Reunion at Pleasant Hill, Missouri on June 15, 1986. The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. Your Subscription Expires: The following article was sent to us by Marian Zook of Des Moines, Iowa. Des Moines, Iowa Monday Evening January 18, 1904 Fifteen year old mother destitute Humane Society looks into case of Mrs. James Pruit James Pruit - age 45 Mrs James Pruit - age 15 Baby Pruit - age 18 hours Mother and Baby destitute Information alleging that Mrs James Pruit age 15 years of 513 W. 5th Street, is in a destitute condition with babe of a few hours to care for, has reached the Humane Society and is being investigated by Mrs Elizabeth D. Jones. The informant of the Humane Society claimed that James Pruit, who is 45 years of age has not been diligent in the search for employment or in holding a position when secured. The babe is a sweet little girl and the child mother has displayed the greatest anxiety as to its welfare. The mother, its said was greatly in need of proper food. Mrs Pruit expressed fear that least because of her jestitution her baby would be taken from her, and still declares that Mr Pruit is the best of husband. - - - - - - - - - - ASSOCIATION RECORDS GROW: As an example of how the Prewitt-Pruitt Family Association records have grown. In 1978, we published "Prewitt Marriages" (now out of print) containing 4,463 marriages, we now have over 7,000 marriages in our files. - - - - - - - - - - A celebration was being held and a prize offered for the family with the most children. Bright Pruitt stood up with his 13 children, all red headed, and won the prize. (Bright Prewitt, b. ca 1766; d, Morgan Co., Ind. Feb. 13, 1836) ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER June 87 No. 13 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1840 Census: Indiana Absolom Pruett, 40-50; Bartholomew Co. (Sarah Hatliff) Andrew Pruett, 30-40; Orange Co., p. 105 (Rebecca Pruett) David Pruit, 30-40; Marion Co., p. 302 (Lucinda Hurt) Elias Pruett, 20-30; Orange Co., p. 105 (Jane Jenkins) Elijah Pruet, 30-40; Orange Co., p. 36 (Jane Moore) Elizabeth Prewitt Marion Co. Elizabeth Pruitt, 50-60; Shelby Co. (nee Hawkins, wid, Moses) James H. Pruitt, 20-30; Shelby Co. (Martha Graham) John Pruet, 50-60; Orange Co., p. 105 (Mary Michael Prewitt, 40-50; Orange Co., p. 65 (Sarah Smith) Pheby Pruitt, 50-60; Monroe Co. Pleasant Pruitt, 20-30; Shelby Co. (Nancy Breeding) Richard Pruet, 20-30; Orange Co., p. 105 (Mary Pruitt) Shelby Prewitt, 20-30; Orange Co., p. 65 (Nancy Grimes) Simon Pruitt, 30-40; Monroe Co. Wesley Pruet, 20-30; Orange Co., p. 105 (Margaret Pruitt) William Pruett, 40-50, Bartholomew Co. (Rebecca Hawkins) William Pruitt, 30-40; Monroe Co. William Pruet, 50-60; Orange Co., p. 105 (Sarah DeMoss) William Pruet, 30-40; Orange Co., p. 105 (Nancy Cloud) Iowa Anthony Pruett, 20-30; Van Buren Co., p. 538 (Sophronia Latimer) Thomas Pruett, 20-30 Van Buren Co., p. 538 (Mary Bickford) Kentucky Abraham Pruit, 50-60; Allen Co., p. 57 Abraham Prewit, 20-30; Cumberland Co., p. 367 Adenston Pruit, Sr., 60-70; Kenton Co., p. 284 (Cassandra Brooks) Adenston Pruit, Jr., 20-30; Kenton Co., p. 284 (Winney Marshall) Alexander Pruitt, 20-30; Jefferson Co., p. 61 Alexander Prewitt, 20-30; Mercer Co., p. 159 Alfred Pruet, 20-30; Allen Co., p. 47 (Jane ) Allen Pruett, 40-50, Breckinridge Co., p. 442 (Nancy ) Anthony Prewitt, 70-80; Mercer Co., p. 203 Benj. H. Prewett, 30-40; Calloway Co., p. 92 (Nancy ) Beuford A. Prewitt, 20-30; Mercer Co., p. 158 Beverly Prewitt, 60-70; Spencer Co., p. 216 (Martha West) Bird Pruitt, 20-30; Henry Co., p. 287 (Elizabeth Hankins) Coleman Pruett, 40-50; Oldham Co., p. 154 (Penelope David Prewett, 20-30; Madison Co., p. 297 (Lucy Short) Ephraim Prewit, 50-60; Cumberland Co., p. 367 Gabriel Pruet (not found); Gallatin Co., p. 22 George Prewitt, 40-50; Barren Co., p. 116 (Permelia ) Henry Prewett, 60-70; Madison Co., p. 267 (Elizabeth Sanders) Henry H. Prewitt, 60-70; Mercer Co., p. 158 James C. Prewett, 30-40; Henderson Co., p. 235 James Pruitt, 30-40; Jefferson Co, James B. Prewett, 40-50; Jefferson Co., p. 151 James Prewett, 20-30; Madison Co., p. 297 (Marilda Sebastian) James M. Prewitt, 20-30; Montgomery Co., p, 272 (Mattie Bedford) James Prewitt, 30-40; Montgomery Co., p. 293 (Henrietta Dawson) James Privett, 30-40; Whitley Co., p. 193 James Pruett, 20-30; Whitley Co., p. 206 (Lydia Cornelius) Jeremiah Prewet (not found), Trimble Co., p. 330 Jesse Pruitt, 30-40; Allen Co., p. 63 (Susannah Satterfield) Joel Pruett, 20-30; Whitley Co., p. 190 (Elizabeth Moore) John Prewett, 50-60; Barren Co., p. 122 John Pruett, 30-40; Carroll Co., p. 153 (Malissa Taylor) John Prewit, 20-30; Franklin Co., p. 325 (Amaryllis Conover) John D. Pruett, 20-30; Grayson Co., p. 139 John Pruit, 20-30; Kenton Co., p. 284 (Elizabeth ) John Prewett, 40-50, Laurel Co., p. 3 John Prewitt, 50-60 Marion Co., p. 322 (Sally ) John L. Pruett, 50-60; Meade Co., p. 120 (Mary Ford) John Prewitt, 80-908 Morgan Co., p. 326 John Prewit, 30-40; Todd Co., p. 262 (Elizabeth ) John Pruitte, 30-40; Warren Co., p. 71 John Pruitt, 40-50; Whitley Co., p. 193 (Judith DeMoss) Joseph Prewitt, 30-40; Hardin Co., p. 47 Joseph Prewitt, 50-60; Mercer Co., p. 132 Joseph Prewit, 40-50; Rockcastle Co., p. 8 (Francis Booker) Joshua Prewit, 50-60; Breckinridge Co., p. 436 (Betsy Joshua Pruitt, 20-30; Henry Co., p. 287 (Elizabeth Stone) Joshua C. Prewitt, 40-50; Todd Co., p. 262 Joshua Prewett, 77; Trimble Co., p. 322 (Mariah Yeager) Larned Prewitt (not found); Wayne Co. Leland Pruitt, 15-20; Whitley Co. Levi Pruit, 40-50; Graves Co., p. 100 Levy Prewit, 40-50; Scott Co., p. 58 (Margaret Boyce) Lewis M. Pruitt, 40-50; Owen Co., p. 208 Lewis Pruett, 20-30; Whitley Co., p. 186 Lucy L. Prewitt, 20-30; Mercer Co., p. 121 Major Prewitt, 20-30; Marion Co., p. 315 Margaret Prewit Cumberland Co., p. 372 Martha Prewet, 15-20; Henderson Co., p. 231 Mary Prewitt, 20-30; Marion Co., p. 310 Mathias Pruitt, 50-60; Jefferson Co. Meredith Prewitt, 20-30; Marion Co., p. 323 (Martha ) Mildred Pruit, 15-20, Garrard Co., p. 62 Moses Pruitt, 30-40; Allen Co., p. 57 (Candace Omohundro) Moses Prewit (not found); Green Co., p. 204 Nathaniel Prewit, 60-70; Shelby Co., p. 122 (Charlotte Ford) Nelson Prewitt, 30-40; Montgomery Co., p. 293 (Mary Coleman) Obed Pruitt, 20-30; Allen Co., p. 63 (Jane Miller) Obed Pruitt, 50-60; Woodford Co., p. 250 (Miriam Elkin) Philip 0. Prewett, 30-40; Calloway Co., p. 77 Philip Prewett, 40-50; Calloway Co., p. 104 Polly Prewett, 50-60; Madison Co., p. 297 (nee Ford, wid. John) Price Prewitt, 30-40 Henry Co., (Hannah Stout) Prior H. Prewit, 50-60; Casey Co., p. 170 Rebeckah Pruet (not found); Floyd Co., p. 265 (nee Bradley, wid. Hiram) Redman Prewitt, 30-40; Marion Co., p. 323 (Mary Richard Prewett, 20-30; Madison Co., p. 262 Robert Pruitt, 30-40; Allen Co., p. 69 (D. ) Robert Pruit, 50-60; Hardin Co., p. 47 Samuel Prwet, 40-50; Wayne Co,, p. 164 Shelby Prewett, 40-50: Jefferson Co., p. 134 (Lucy Darnell) Sidney S. Prewitt, 30-40; Mercer Co., p. 159 (Elizabeth Brown) Silas M. Pruett, 15-20; Whitley Co., p. 188 (Elizabeth Broughton) Solomon Prewit, 30-40; Cumberland Co,, p. 366 Solomon Prewit, Sr., 90-100; Cumberland Co., p. 367 Solomon Prewett, 20-30; Madison Co., p. 297 (Mary Phelps) Susan Pruett, 50-60; Whitley Co., p. 188 (nee DeMoss, wid. Elijah) Templar Pruitt Jefferson Co. Thomas Pruett, 40-50; Caldwell Co., p. 3 (Cynthia George) Thomas L. Prewitt, 30-40 Mercer Co., p. 141 (Catherine Buckley) Thomas Prewitt Mercer Co., p. 143 Thomas Pruett, 30-40; Whitley Co., p. 199 (Polly White) Tunstall Prewet, 70-80; Jefferson Co., p. 159 Vaul Allen Pruit, 20-30; Scott Co., p. 48 (Birdella Nash) W. H. Pewitt, 40-50; Spencer Co., p. 227 Walker Prewett, 40-50; Jefferson Co., p. 160 (Priscilla Jeffries) Wiley Prewett, 30-40; Madison Co., p, 297 (Nancy Ross) William Pruitt, 50-60; Allen Co., p. 47 (Anna Agee) William Prewet, 30-40; Breckinridge Co., p. 36 William Prewitt, 40-50; Clark Co., p. 293 (Catherine Hickman) William C. Prewitt, 50-60, Fayette Co., p. 142 (Margaret Edminston) William Prewitt, 40-50; Henry Co., p. 287 (Sarah ) William Prewett, 30-40; Lawrence Co., p. 37 William Pruet, 30-40; Livingston Co., p. 55 (Elizabeth Roberts) William Prwett, 20-30; Wayne Co., p. 171 William Pruett, 20-30; Whitley Co., p. 188 (Sarah Inman) Willis Prewitt, 40-50; Montgomery Co., p. 293 (Theodocia White) Louisiana Charles Patt, 30-40; Claiborne Parish Elijah Pruett, 30-40; Natchitoches Parish (Sarah Eaves) Ezekiel Pruett, 40-50; Natchitoches Parish (Charity Eaves) H. Pyrett, 20-30; Natchitoches Parish Henry Pluet, 30-40; Natchitoches Parish (Tabitha West) Jono Prat, 30-40; Natchitoches Parish Martin Prow, 60-70; Natchitoches Parish Peter Pruitt, 20-30; Union Parish Mississippi Abner Prewitt, 50-60; Monroe Co., p. 77 (Nancy McGee) Ancil Prewitt Pike Co., p. 163 (Julia A. Raborn) Archibald Prewitt, 50-60; Noxubee Co., p. 108 (Mary Neal) Daniel Prewitt, 40-50; Monroe Co., p. 77 Elisha D. Prewitt, 40-50; Monroe Co., p. 78 (Elizabeth Wilkes) Isaac Prewitt Kemper Co. (Unity ) Jacob M. Pruett DeSoto Co., p. 107 (Nancy Johnston) James Prewitt, 20-30; Kemper Co., p. 22 (Elizabeth Prewitt) James Prewitt, 50-60; Leake Co., p. 34 John Prewitt, 40-50; Choctaw Co., p. 77 (Elizabeth Cochran) John Prewett, 30-40; Tippah Co., p. 189 John Prewitt, 40-50; Tishomingo Co., p. 243 Kirk Prewitt, 40-50; Monroe Co., p. 78 (Elizabeth Harris) Lemuel Prewitt, 70-80; Monroe Co., p. 84 Levi Prewitt, 30-40; Oktibbeha Co., p. 119 (Hiney Lewis) M. M. Prewitt (possibly Malaki), 50-60; Lowndes Co, Margaret Prewitt, 50-60; Kemper Co., p. 22 (nee Millford, wid. Joshua) Mark Prewitt, 30-40 Monroe Co., p. 70 (Sarah Wilkes) Ransom Prewitt, 30-40; Monroe Co. Sarah Prewitt, 20-30; Monroe Co., p. 65 William Prewitt Madison Co., p. 95 William Prewitt. 50-60; Monroe Co. (To be continued in next newsletter) - - - - - - - - - - The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. - - - - - - - - - - BOOKS IN STOCK: "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett, 1850 Census", 139 pages, $10.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Virginia", 200 pages, $12,50 "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of South Carolina", 130 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Tennessee", 212 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Georgia", 164 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt Records of Texas", 194 pages, $12.00 "Isham Prewitt of Virginia", 125 pages, $10.00 "Archibald Pruitt, Revolutionary War Soldier", 83 pages, $8.00 Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 - - - - - - - - - - Shelby Prewitt was discharged Nov. 20, 1814 at Detroit, Mich., which was 405 miles from his home in Shelbyville, Kentucky. He was allowed 28 days travel time to reach his residence, for which he was paid .25› a day for subsistence, and .40› a day for his horse. - - - - - - - - - - In the winter, George Ashley Prewitt of Fontanelle, Adair Co,, Iowa, would put on his buffalo hide coat and operate a Model T taxi service in the 1920's for the town Doctor, who did not like to drive in the winter. - - - - - - - - - - QUERY SECTION: Would like to correspond with descendants of WILLIAM B. PREWITT (born ca 1821 Mo.) married to MARY JANE SHARP in Madison Co., Mo. Dec. 5, 1843, and died before 1870 in Madison Co. Also seeking information on his parents, JACOB PREWITT (born Nov, 25, 1782) who married ???? and died 1849. Am willing to exchange information. Patricia Downard Miller, 3864 Tanbark Drive, Belleville, Ill. 62221-1945 Need information on ELIJAH PREWITT (b. 1815 Ky,) married Martha Sarah Bannister on Dec. 13, 1836, Jennings Co., Ind., Geneva Twp. Also a DAVID PREWITT (b. 1809 Ky.) married Mary Wilkerson on May 4, 1831, Jennings Co., Ind., Geneva Twp. Elijah and David are believed to be brothers, but possible cousins. Would like to know their fathers name and where in Kentucky they were born. William M. Prewitt, R.R.4, Country Club Road, Effingham, Ill. 62401 - - - - - - - - - - On the 1900 Census of Montgomery Co., Ala., George W. Pruett and Viola Moore had a 10 month old daughter whom they had not named yet. - - - - - - - - - - On Dec. 281 1862, while guarding a railroad bridge, DeWilton Prewitt was taken captive at Muldraugh's Hill in Kentucky and robbed of his blanket, overcoat and oiled cloth (poncho) and forced to sleep on the frozen ground until exchanged. He was captured by troops commanded by Gen. John Hunt Morgan, under whom DeWilton's brother, William Prewitt, was serving. - - - - - - - - - - ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jan. 88 No. 14 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1840 Census: Missouri Amelia Trewitt, 50-60; Ralls Co. Benj. M. Pruett, 20-30; Jackson Co., p. 35 (Mary Fisher) Bernard Prutte, 30-40; St. Louis Co., p. 141 Caswell Pruit, 20-30; Ray Co., p. 307 Clemmy Prewitt, 30-40; Johnson Co. (Melissa Mefford) David Pruett, 40-50; Franklin Co., p. 236 David Pruit, 40-50; Wayne Co. Elizabeth Puit Ste Genevieve Co., p. 82 Gilbert Prewit, 40-50; Wayne Co. Grvin Prewit, 40-50; Polk Co. Hannah Prewett, 40-50; Ray Co., p. 313 (nee Higgins, wid. Samuel) Hardin Prewitt, 50-60; Ripley Co., p. 346 (Mary Lawson) Harrison Prewitt, 20-30; Monroe Co. Henry Prewitt, 40-50; Jefferson Co., p. 101 (Martha ) Hilda Prett, 30-40; Randolph Co., p, 244 Hiram Pruit, 30-40; Taney Co. (Juda Ferguson) Irvin Pruit, 20-30; Wayne Go. (Mary ) Isaac Pruitt, 30-40; St. Francois Co., p. 59 Jacob Pruitt, 60-70; Madison Co., p. 12 Jacob Prewitt, 40-50; Polk Co., p. 183 James Prewitt, 20-30 Lafayette Co., p. 144 (Elizabeth Gray) Joel Prewitt, 40-50; Howard Co., p. 8 (Mary Trimble) John Prewitt Boone Co., p. 6 (Sarah ) John Prewitt Boone Co., p. 123 (Permelia Pemberton) John B. Prett, 20-30; Morgan Co, Joseph Pratte, 70-80; Perry Co. Malica Pruett, 40-50; Pulaski Co., p. 213 Moss Prewitt Boone Co., p. 110 (Nancy Johnston) Nathaniel Prewitt, 15-20; Jefferson Co., p. 101 Obadiah Pruit, 50-60; Taney Co. Rachel Pruett, 30-40; Franklin Co., p. 236 Richard Prewett, 70-80; Pulaski Co., p. 204 (Martha Norris) Robert Prewett, 20-30; Ray Co., p. 314 Solomon Prewitt, 50-60; Newton Co., p. 41 Thomas Pruett, 40-50; Franklin Co., p. 238 (Betsy ) W. I. Prewitt, 30-40; Monroe Co. Warren Prewitt, 15-20; Johnson Co. (Sarah Gresham) William Prewett, 30-40; Ray Co., p. 330 (Michael Dickson) William C. Pruett, 30-40; Pike Co., p. 79 William W. Prewitt, 20-30; Pulaski Co. North Carolina ... (partial) Abra Prewit, 20-30; Surry Co. (Malinda Isaac Pruitt, 30-40; Wilkes Co. (Charlotte Richardson) Joel Pruett, 50-60; Wilkes Co. (Polly ) Robert Pruett, 30-40; Rockingham Co. Ohio Jesse Pruit, 50-60; Lawrence Co. (Hannah ) South Carolina Aaron Pruett, 50-60; Union Co. ( Palmer) Alexander Pruit, 40-50; Spartanburg Co. Andrew Prewet, 30-40; Abbeville Co., p. 76 (Polly Hawthorne) Benjamin J. Pruit, 20-30: Spartanburg Co. (Nancy ) Benjamin Pruit, 60-70: Spartanburg Co. (Judith ) Daniel Prewet, 30-40; Abbeville Co., p. 76 (Alley Lindsay) Daniel Pruit, 70-80; Spartanburg Co. (Judith ) Elizzbeth Pruit, 60-70; Spartanburg Co. Jacob Prewet, 50-60; Abbeville Co., p. 84 James Pruit, 40-50; Spartanburg Co. James Pruett, Esq., 30-40; Union Co. James Pruett, 20-30; Union Co. Jesse Pruit, 20-30; Spartanburg Co. (Polly ) John Pruett, 40-50; Union Co. John Pruett, 30-40, Union Co. Joshua Pruit, 87; Anderson Co., p. 162 Roderick Pruit, 30-40; Spartanburg Co. Rosanna Pruit, 50-60; Spartanburg Co. Samuel Prewet, 60-70; Abbeville Co., p. 77 (Elizabeth Webb) William Pruit, 40-50; Anderson Co., p. 162 (Frances Tucker) Tennessee Alexander Pruit, 15-20; Carroll Co., p. 58 Alva Prewett, 20-30; Bradley Co., p. 64 (Elizabeth Jones) Archibald Prewett, 20-30; Bedford Co., p. 12 (Elizabeth ) Charles Pruit, 50-60; Roane Co., p. 50 (Nancy ) Crawford Pruett, 20-30; Gibson Co., p. 177 (Margaret Griffin) Daniel M. Pruitt, 20-30; Hardeman Co., p. 281 (Nancy Davis) David Pruett, 30-405 Williamson Co., p. 166 (Nancy David Pruett, Jr., 50-60; Humphreys Co., p. 234 (Lucy Edwards Eda Pruitt (fe), 30-40; Carroll Co., p. 73 Elbert A. Prewett, 20-30; Bradley Co., p. 60 (Jane Elias Pruett Marshall Co., p. 152 (Frances Palmer) Elisha Prewitt, 30-40; Carroll Co., p. 66 (Barbara Elisha Pruett, 20-30; Humphreys Co., p. 237 Elisha Pruit, 50-60; Roane Co., p. 72 (Sally ) Henry Pruett, 20-30; Rutherford Co., p. 120 (Sarah Fox) Henry Pewitt, 30-40; Williamson Co., p. 113 (Rebecca Inman) Hesekiah Pruit, 30-40; Roane Co., p. 94 James Pruitt, 15-20; Hardeman Co. James Pruet, 30-40; Humphreys Co., p. 223 (Naomi ) James A. Pruitt, 30-40; Lincoln Co., p. 44 (Winnifred ) James Pewit, 30-40; Williamson Co., p. 120 (Sarah ) Joel B. Prewitt, 50-60; Madison Co., p, 71 Joel B. Pewit, 20-30; Williamson Co., p. 173 John Prewett, 40-50 Bradley Co., p. 62 (Elizabeth Tucker) John Pruett, 50-60 Fentress Co., p. 9 (Susan ) John Prewet, 20-30; Gibson Co., p. 175 John Pruett, 30-40; Humphreys Co., p. 220 (Nancy ) John Pruett, 50-60; Humphreys Co., p. 237 Joseph Prewett, 30-40; Lincoln Co., p. 52 Joseph Pruit, 40-50; Smith Co., p. 280 Joseph Pewitt, 20-30; Williamson Co., p. 114 Joshua Pruet, 20-30; Fentress Co., p. 14 (Kesiah ) Lewis Pewitt, 40-50; Williamson Co,, p. 113 Larmed Prewit Wayne Co. Martha Prewitt, 30-40; Cocke Co., p, 286 Martin Prewit, 30 40; Williamson Co., p. 125 (Rebecca ) Mastin Pruett, 50-60; Hardeman Co., p. 280 Michael Pruett, 80-90; Bledsoe Co., p. 149 Moses H. Prewitt, 40-50 Madison Co., p. 120 Nancy Prewitt, 40-50; Cocke Co., p. 286 Nancy Pruet, 30-40; Hardeman Co., p. 304 (nee Joyner, wid Ancil) Nancy Pruitt, 40-50 White Co., p. 16 Nancy Pewit, 60-70; Williamson Co., p. 173 Parker Prewett, 50-60; Montgomery Co., p. 273 (Betsy Collins) Patrick H. Prewitt, 40-50; Bedford Co., p. 86 (Judith Whitaker) Patrick H. Pruitt, 30-40; Hardeman Co., p. 281 (Mary Morrow) Rachel Pruit, 40-50; McMinn Co., p. 107 Reuben Pruett, 80; Sumner Co., p. 367 Richard Prewit, 60-70; Wilson Co., p. 312 (Frances ) Robert Prewit, 30-40, Bledsoe Co., p. 165 Robert Pruett, 60-70; Gibson Co. Robert Puett, 50-60; Williamson Co., p. 198 Samuel Prewitt, 20-30; Cocke Co., p. 281 (Jane ) Sarah Pruett, 50-60; Gibson Co., p. 177 (nee Estes, wid. Thomas) Shadrack Pruet, 20-30; Humphreys Co., p. 223 (Matilda ) Silas Pruet, 50-60; Sumner Co., p. 367 (Sarah Perry) Stephen Pruitt, 60-70; Hardeman Co., p. 320 William Prewitt, 60-70; Bradley Co., p. 35 William Prewett Maury Co., p. 356 William Prewitt, 40-50; Polk Co., p. 15 William C. Pruit, 15-20; Roane Co., p. 89 William Pruit, 20-30; Roane Co., p. 97 William Prewett Wayne Co. Willis S. Pruit, 30-40; Roane Co., p. 50 (Mary Williams) Texas Beasly Pruit Liberty Co. (Eulalia Dugat) Edmond Pruit Liberty Co. (Martha Munson) Elisha Pruett Bastrop Co. George Prewit Houston Co. (Elizabeth D. ) Jacob Prewit Houston Co. James Prewett Travis Co. James M. Pruitt Gonzales Co. Jesse Pruit Liberty Co. (Harriett Adams) John Prewit Brazoria Co. (Mary Edwards) Levy Prewit Houston Co. M. H. Prewett Jasper Co. Martin Prewit Houston Co. Parker Prewett Jasper Co. W. Pruit Liberty Co. Virginia... (partial) Thomas R. Pruit, 20-30; Middlesex Co., p. 420 (Rebecca Dunlevy) Zachariah Pruiet, 83; Pittsylvania Co. - - - - - - - - - - Supreme Court of Missouri, Div. 2, Feb. 28, 1893. Railroad Companies - Injury to person on track - Excessive Speed. "Prewitt vs Eddy et al", No. 115 Mo, 283, 21 S.W. 742. The testimony shows that on the 13th of August, 1889, the plaintiff, (DABNEY C. PREWITT) who lived several miles out of town, had gone to the town of Moberly (Randolph Co.) where the county fair was in progress. He admitted that during the day he had taken two drinks of whisky, and several drinks of beer, and had spent a good part of the day in and about the various saloons of the town, but he claimed that he had not drunk anything after about 1 o'clock in the day, and that he was not under the influence of liquor at the time of the accident. Sue Roberts, to whom he talked just before the accident, said that she did not notice that he was drunk, as did one or two other witnesses. Others stated that before and after the accident, they could smell liquor upon his breath, and he admitted in his testimony that it was quite common for him to get drunk when he went to Moberly, and that he had been arrested and put in the calaboose several times for drunkenness, but he claimed that he did not get drunk every time he went to town. At about 8 o'clock, or a little later, of the day in question, and after dark, Dabney got on his brothers mule, and started off to find the house of a sister who lived in Moberly, but in another part of town from where the accident occurred. He shortly found himself in front of Sue Roberts house, and stopped to inquire how to find the way to his sisters. He found the negro woman Sue Roberts and a negro man named William Gibson standing at her gate, and inquired as to where his sister lived. They told him that she lived on the north side, across the railroad. Then he asked the woman to give him a piece of bread, and she said she had none. He then asked for some tobacco, which she went into the house to get for him, and before she returned the work train was heard approaching from the east. After he had discovered the train approaching from the east, Dabney started to ride away in a easterly direction, and had gone several steps, when the woman told him he could not get out that way. He then stopped and turned his mule around, and he was warned that he had better be in a hurry, as the train was coming, and he might get hurt. He started off in a loupe to the west, and after reaching the path, he and the mule left the path and passed upon the railroad track a short distance in front of the engine. Instead of crossing over the track, the mule turned and traveled between the rails until it was about 10 to 20 feet from a bridge, where it stopped and the engine struck them. After the accident, Dabney and the mule were found on the west side of the bridge. The plaintiff claims that he was not carried over the bridge by the engine, but that both he and the mule were knocked from the place where they were standing. There was some discrepancy in the testimony as to the rate of speed at which the train was running. The engine was a Mogul freight engine, and the engineer in charge says that, when he first saw the plaintiff on the track, he was running 15 or 16 miles an hour, and that by the time he struck the plaintiff he had reduced the speed to 8 miles an hour. The plaintiff's witnesses, who were the negroes living in the houses along the tracks, and negro tie loaders on the train, put the speed at from 35 to 45 miles per hour. The plaintiff testified that he did not try to make the mule go upon the track, nor to cross the track in front of the train, but that the mule went there in spite of him, and would not get off the track after it was on it. Dabney must have been badly mangled because the lower court gave him $8,500. Unfortunately the verdict was reversed by the Supreme Court of Missouri. - - - - - - - - - - QUERY SECTION: Does anyone have information on NANCY MARGOT PRUITT of Mincey Valley, Ray Co., Missouri. Born in 1863; married Squire B. Covey in Ray Co.; died in Forsyth, Taney Co., Mo. Dec. 1, 1888. Would like parents names or any family information. Mrs. Dorothy A, Alexander, 729 S. Weaver St., Gainesville, Texas 76240 Would like to know the children of REUBIN PREWETT (PRUIT) and wife, Nancy Griffin married in Hancock Co., Ga. ca 1810. Will return postage. Mrs. Margarette Hall Wood, 9332 Dunloggin Rd., Ellicott City, Maryland 21043 I am looking for information regarding the parents of ROBERT and DOAK or DOAKES PRUITT who are thought to have been born in Granville Co., North Carolina, ca 1780-90. They moved to Henderson Co., Ky. in the early 1800's where Robert married Martha Gibson in 1814. There was a marriage between Doak Pruitt and Milly Hanks in Granville in 1799. Sandra W. Kennedy, 4118 Maureen Lane, Fairfax, Virginia 22033 Would like to have contact with anyone having information on any of the family of WILLIAM M. PRUITT, b. Ky. ca 1855, married Eliza Jane Shaw ca 1875 in Ky. Children were: Lucy, b. May 1882 Ky. Oscar, b. Aug. 1884 Ky. Marshall, b. Sept. 1887 Tenn. Florence, b. Mar. 1891 Tenn. Savage, b. April 1893 Tenn. Reubin, b. Sept. 1895 Tenn. Sarah, b. Tenn. Pearl, b. Tenn. William and his family left Kentucky between 1884 and 1887 and settled in the area of Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee. After the death of Eliza Jane ca 1901, William married Nannie Hackett and they had one son, Malcom, b. Sept. 1910. William died Dec. 31, 1944, Rutherford Co. Tenn. According to death certificate his fathers name was Reubin Pruitt, also born in Kentucky. Will be glad to share information. Patsy Pruitt Sims, 1816 Hollywood Dr., Altus, Okla., 73521 Seeking information on MEREDITH PREWITT, b. Virginia May 26, 1805; resided Marion Co., Ky. 1840 & 1850; died Marion Co., Ky. July 18, 1855. Dorothy Angle, 135 South 300 East, Apt. 308, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 - - - - - - - - - - The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. Your Subscription Expires: - - - - - - - - - - The following articles were sent to us by Earl Farley of Overland Park, Kansas. The Kansas City Star, Thursday, February 12, 1987 Mayor has enemies Osceola, Ark. - A plane owned by Mayor R.E. Prewitt was destroyed by an explosion early today and an unexploded bomb was discovered shortly afterward at the mayor's home, state police said. They did not know whether today's events were related to a recent arson fire that destroyed Osceola's city hall. The Kansas City Times, Saturday, February 14, 1987 Two bombs directed at mayor stun town Little Rock, Ark. - Business people and officials in the Mississippi River community of Osceola are puzzled over why anyone would want to blow up an airplane belonging to their mayor and plant another bomb under his car. "The whole town was shocked about it," said W.F. Fletcher, owner of a real estate agency. "He's a good family man, a good person. Even if you don't like him, you've got to admire his abilities as the mayor." No one has been arrested. Police in the city of about 9,000 in northeastern Arkansas said an explosion Thursday badly damaged a light airplane owned by Mayor R.E. Prewitt and Monroe Maxwell, a fellow former member of the Air Force Reserve. Authorities weren't treating the blast or the discovery of the bomb beneath Prewitt's car as attempts on his life, Osceola Deputy Prosecutor Mike Gibson said at a news conference Friday, but he declined to say why. Prewitt, 63, was notified of the explosion and was getting ready to go to the airport when he discovered a plastic bag lying under his car in his driveway. He has refused to discuss the case, but state Sen. Mike Bearden said Prewitt told him that the bag contained another bomb. Fire Chief Fred Hendrix said a fuse on that bomb had been ignited but went out before the bomb could detonate. The Kansas City Times, Tuesday, February 17, 1987 Arrests made in bombing of Arkansas mayor's plane Osceola, Ark. - Four men were arrested Monday in the bombing of an airplane and attempted bombing of a car belonging to the mayor of this Mississippi River community. A bomb badly damaged Mayor R.E. Prewitt's light airplane at the Osceola Airport about 3:25 a.m. Thursday. As Prewitt backed out of his driveway to go to the airport, he also discovered a plastic bag that had been under the car. It contained a bomb with a bad fuse, authorities said. Deputy Prosecutor Mike Gibson said J.M. St. Clair, Clyde Harris and Jacky Davis, all from the Osceola area, were arrested on charges of attempted capital murder. Harris, Davis and James Littleton were charged with criminal use of a prohibited weapon. They were being held in lieu of $500,000 bond each. - - - - - - - - - - We were notified of the following reunions in 1987 The descendants of Washington Hale Pruitt, 1802 Pendleton Dist., S.C. 1862 Forsyth Co., Ga. held a Pruitt - Hawkins Reunion at Alpharetta, Georgia on July 5, 1987. The descendants of Robert Prewitt, 1758 Halifax Co., Va. - 1819 Fayette Co., Ky., held their 98th Prewitt Reunion near Winchester, Kentucky on Aug. 8, 1987. The descendants of James Moss Prewitt, 1830 Howard Co., Mo. - 1898 Jackson Co., Mo., held their annual Prewitt Reunion at Pleasant Hill, Missouri on June 7, 1987. - - - - - - - - - - BOOKS IN STOCK: "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett, 1850 Census", 139 pages, $10.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Virginia", 200 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of South Carolina", 130 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Tennessee", 212 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Georgia", 164 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Texas", 194 pages, $12.00 "Isham Prewitt of Virginia", 125 pages, $10.00 "Archibald Pruitt, Revolutionary War Soldier", 83 pages, $8.00 Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER June 88 No. 15 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come 1840 Alabama Census, sent to us by Robert C. Prewitt of Carrollton, Texas, Free White Males Under 5, 5-10, 10-15, 15-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50, 50-60, 60-70, 70-80, 80-90, 90-100. Free White Females (same) A. J. PRUITT, 000101 0001 p. 111 Greene Co. A. M. PRUITT, 00001 p. 217 Lowndes Co. Adam PRUET, 1121001 211111 p. 189 Chambers Co. Andrew H. PRUETT, 110012 20001 p. 202 Randolph Co. Ancel PREWETT, 121201 1101101 p. 203 Randolph Co. Asenath PRUIT, 00101 000110001 p. 32 Benton Co. Dudley PREWITT, 1212001 p. 352 Pickens Co. Elisha PRUIT, 00100001 011001 p. 338 Wilcox Co. Felton PRUIT, 20001 10001 p. 32 Benton Co. F. D. PRUET, 000001 1101 p. 157 Butler Co. H. PREWETT, 200001 120001001 p. 81 Lauderdale Co. Hali PRUITT, 020001 1100001 p. 6 Benton Cc. Henry PRUIT, 220001 002001 p. 38 Jackson Co. Jacob PRUETT, 000000001 000000001 p. 299 Walker Co. James PRUET, 00001 30001 p. 8 Russell Co. James PRUET, 000020001 01001001 p. 27 Russell Co. James PREWITT, 10002 10001 p. 210 Lawrence Co. James W. PRUITT, 10001 00001 p. 7 Benton Co. James PREWITT, 11001 00001 p. 21 Benton Co. Joel PRUIT, 3200000001 1220001 p. 268 Franklin Co. John PREWITT, Sr., 00131001 00002001 p. 79 Sumter Co. John PREWiTT, Jr,, 10001 10001 p. 79 Sumter Co. John PRUET, 0000001 0000001 p. 8 Russell Co. John W. PRUET, 220001 00111 p. 30 Russell Co. John W. PRUITT, 0030001 101001 p. 227 Tuscaloosa Co. John T. PRUITT, 111101 112001 p. 231 Lowndts Co. John PRUITT, 00011 000010001 p. 7 Benton Co. Joseph PRUETT, 100001 p. 259 Conecuh Co. L. M. PRUITT, 10002 00001 p. 212 Lowndes Co. Lemuel PRUITT, 01100001 101101 p. 216 Lowndes Co. Littleton ? PRUUTT, 00001 0001 p. 59 Marengo Co. Major PREWIT, 1111001 0110001 p. 293 Walker Co. Mary PREWITT, 0012 000010001 p. 58 Marengo Co. Micajah PREWIT, 0010001 000101 p. 253 Pickens Co. Mikeuel ? PRUETT, 00001 10001 p. 52 Marengo Co. Philip PRUITT, 1000111 20001 p. 5 Benton Co. Phillip PRUIT, 101110001 00010001 p. 41 Benton Co. Ransom PRUITT, 0111001 00100101 p. 7 Benton Co. Ransom PRUITT, 101001 111001 p. 227 Tuscaloosa Co. Reubin PRUETT, 00130001 0010011 p. 332 Wilcox Co. Richard Pruit, 020001 01001 p. 210 Lawrence Co. Richard W. PREWET, 10001001 2010001 p. 149 Butler Co. Robert PRUIT, 10001 00001 p. 38 Benton Co. Samuel PRUITT, 10201 10101 p. 7 Benton Co. Samuel C. PRUITT, 00001 10001 p. 7. Benton Co. Thomas PRUITT, 01201001 0021001 p. 50 Jackson Co. Thomas PREWITT, 0010011 0001001 p. 75 Lauderdale Co. Thomas J. PREWIT, 21001 11001 p. 180 Madison Co. Thomas G. PRUITT, 000011 p. 227 Washington Co. William PREWITT, 11120001 1010001 p. 210 Lawrence Co. William PRUET, 0020001 221001 p. 27 Russell Co. Willis PRUITT, 0200001 1001001 p. 7 Benton Co. Willis PREWET, 100001 21001 p. 50 Shelby Co. - - - - - - - - HELP HELP HELP I'm Mrs Don (Barbara) Russell from Oskaloosa, Iowa. I was adopted at 6 wks old from Iowa City, Iowa (Johnson Co.). My name at birth was CLARA ELLEN PREWITT. My birth date is October 4, 1938. I am trying to find my family, Mother, Father, Brothers or Sisters. Did anyone in your family give a child up for adoption in 1938? My adopted parents are both dead. Mrs Don Russell 801 3rd Ave. West Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577 - - - - - - - - QUERY SECTION: Looking for information on family of LAVINA PREWITT/PRUITT, born Oct. 20, 1789 poss. Tennessee. Married 1814/1815 prob. Jersey Co., Ill. to William Rowden. She died Sept. 19, 1856 in Jersey, Ill. Pamela S. Beggs, 11761 S.E. Washington, Portland, Oregon 97216-3883 - - - - - - - - Seek parents/brothers of IRA CLEMENT PREWITT, b. 1825 Ala. He left home in Ala about 1841 (age 16) because of shooting a man and settled in Palo Pinto Co., Tex. by 1856. Parents were born in S.C. A brother may also have settled in the West. Will gladly exchange info; appreciate any help. Robert C. Prewitt, 1149 Yorkshire Dr., Carrollton, Texas 75007 - - - - - - - - Can anyone help me with the parents of JOHN PRUETT and ALICE ADDISON PRUETT in Goochland Co., Virginia 1700's. Barbara Hiestand Moore, R 12, Box 378, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - - - - - - - - Would like to correspond with descendants of TILLMAN M. PRUETT and wife Martha McCain. He was b. 1833 in Pendleton Dist. S.C.; d. May 9, 1894 in Cleburne Co., Ala.; married Aug. 5, 1858 in Floyd Co., Ga. Also a younger brother ELI B. PRUETT b. 1837 in Pendleton Dist. S.C. Living in Cherokee Co., Ga. in 1860; Cleburne Co., Ala. in 1880. Don Pruitt, 816 Mooresville Rd., Salisbury, N.C. 28144 - - - - - - - - Seeking information on WILLIAM PRUITT, b. Dec. 25, 1792 Abbeville, S.C.; m. Rebecca Hawkins (b. Nov. 1, 1796); d. Sept. 11, 1365. His parents are JOHN PRUITT and Mary Hopper of Virginia. Will be glad to share information. Kathleen Hill, 1217 Elcano Drive, Fargo, N,D. 58102 - - - - - - - - Seeking information on the parents of this Collins family: 1. Stephen Collins, b. 1744 Va.; m. Catherine McIntosh 2. Joseph Collins, b. 1747 Va., m. Nettie Culver 3. Chloe Collins, b. ca 1749 Va., m. Maj. Robert Bowmar 4. Tabitha Collins, m. Elisha Prewitt 5. Josiah Collins, b. May 2, 1757 Va.; m. Jannette Bohannon 6. Elisha Collins, b. Nov. 30, 1759 Va., m. Frances Madison Family in Halifax Co., Va. mid 1700's to Kentucky and North Carolina. Iris Collins Eaton, 3807 Olympia, Houston, Texas 77019 - - - - - - - - BOOK REVIEW: Ruth Hart, P.O. Box 428, Corbin, Ky. 40701 has published a book on "Descendants of Willis Worley". Willis Worley married JANE PREWITT on Aug. 2, 1824 and their descendants are covered in this book. The book is 382 pages of lineage plus 178 pages of documents and photos. Ruth has put a tremendous amount of work into this book and it is a welcome addition to our bookshelves. - - - - - - - - The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. - - - - - - - - BOOKS IN STOCK: "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett, 1850 Census", 139 pages, $10.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of South Carolina", 130 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Tennessee", 212 pages, $12,50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Georgia", 164 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Texas", 194 pages, $12.00 "Isham Prewitt of Virginia", 125 pages, $10.00 "Archibald Pruitt, Revolutionary War Soldier", 83 pages, $8.00 Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 We have run out of our "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Virginia", but hope to have a revised edition published by the end of the year. At the estate sale of Michael Prewitt, Sr. in Shelby Co., Ky. in 1798, his executors reported 2 Pounds 2 shillings worth of whiskey consumed at the sale (Shelby Co., Ky. Will Bk 1, p. 41; Bk 2, p. 244; Bundle 98, no. 3). - - - - - - - - HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1850 INDEX - Heads of families and all males over age 17 * (asterisk) indicates not head of family age born wife county state ? 22 Ill. Mariposa, Calif. 18 Ky. Tuolumne, Calif. 36 Ky. (E. ) Allen, Ky. A. J. 30 Ala. (M. P. ) Union, La. 19 Ill. Butte, Calif. AARON DeKalb, Ga. 19 Ind. Washington, Ind. 'f' 22 Tenn.* Hickory, Mo. ABEDNAGO 40 N.C. (Mary ) Wilkes, N.C. ABEL 18 Va.* Pittsylvania, Va. ABNER 61 Ga. (Nancy McGee) Monroe, Miss. 30 Tenn. (Martha A. Hardy) Chickasaw, Miss. ABRAHAM (Mildred Woods) Madison, Ill. 62 S.C. (Nancy Miller) Allen, Ky. 38 N.C. (Malinda ) Surry, N.C. 22 Ky.* Daviess, Mo. 21 Ohio Fayette, Ill. 19 N.C. Surry, N.C. 19 Ind.* Parke, Ind. 17 Ind.* Parke, Ind. ABSOLOM 20 Ala.* Union, Ark. 17 Ky.* Madison, Ky. ADALINE 26 Ga.* Clark, Miss. AGGY (fe) 24 S.C. Greenville, S C. ALBERT 35 Ky. (Julia A. Eddy) Johnson, Ind. 32 N.C. (Alcy? ) Dallas, Tex. 28 Tenn.* Monroe, Miss. 18 Md.* Jackson, Mo. ALEX 41 N.C. (Anna ) Alexander, N.C. 26 Tenn. (Caroline ) Cocke, Tenn. ALEXANDER Scott, Ill. Wake, N.C. 56 S.C. (Mildred Wilbourne) Talladega, Ala, 41 N.C. Parke, Ind. 38 Ky. (Eveline ) El Dorado, Calif. 36 Ky. (Martha E. Spurr) Fayette, Ky 35 Ill. Macoupin, Ill. 32 Ky. (Malinda K. McBride) Hendricks. Ind. 28 Tenn. (Rhena A. ) Carroll, Tenn. 27 Tenn. (Mary F. Armstrong) Sumner, Tenn. 27 Va. (Sarah Harrison) Tazewell, Va. 21 Ind. (Narcissa ) Milam, Texas 19 N.C.* Granville, N.C. ALFRED 33 Ky. (Jane Omohundro) Allen, Ky. 30 N.C. (Sarah Kennedy) Gibson, Tenn. 22 Ill. El Dorado, Calif. ALLEN Johnson, Ill. 80 Tenn. Tishomingo, Miss. 40 Va. (Nancy Drane) Breckinridge, Ky. 25 Md. Mariposa, Calif. 22 Ohio (Nancy ) Lawrence, Ohio 17 Ind.* Carroll, Ind. (1850 INDEX to be continued in next newsletter) - - - - - - - - ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jan. 89 No. 16 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come "DON'T BE SUCKERED INTO THE NAME BOOK FLIMFLAM". This was the title of our June 1982 Newsletter No. 3. Several people have written us this past year to again warn about these books. In 1982, we warned about Beatrice Bayley and her Family Heritage Book's. According to company records, they mailed out 18 million postcard solicitations for family histories, and sold nearly 270,000 books before postal inspectors stepped in and shut down the operation. What these books actually contain is a brief, generalized account of a particular family name, some general information on genealogy and a list of names and addresses of people with the same last name compiled from sources like the phone book and utility mailing lists. There is no history of any particular family, and there is no information about how families with the same name might be related. Everyone with the same last name gets the same book. Elizabeth Ross, Mary Whitney and Sharon Taylor of Halbert's of Bath, Ohio have similar pitches. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has been cracking down on these companies for false advertising and misrepresentation. Last year postal authorities obtained court orders to seize all mail addressed to Elizabeth Ross, a fictitious name for the same printing company that marketed the Beatrice Bayley books. - - - - - - - - QUERY SECTION: Need information on ANCEL PREWITT (H15713 in Prewitt-Pruitt Records of South Carolina), b. 1804 S.C., resided in Chickasaw Co., Miss. in 1850. First wife unknown, second wife Sophia or Sidney. Trying to establish JOHN D. PREWITT, b. ca 1824 as son. James Prewett, 1810 Roseberry Drive, Scottsboro, Ala. 35768 - - - - - - - - Seeking information on the parents of JULIA ANN (PRUETT) TRAMEL (b. Jan. 19, 1838 d. Feb. 28, 1924) who moved to Louisiana from Alabama in 1859 with her husband Thomas J. Tramel (b. Aug. 18, 1829 d. March 6, 1864) and her brothers JIM and BENNY (?) PRUETT. I do not know where in Alabama they came from. Elizabeth B. Mitchell, P.O. Box 395, Many, Louisiana 71449 - - - - - - - - Would like information on WILLIAM PRUITT and son MARTIN PRUITT of North Carolina and Tennessee 1750-1836. Steve Sims, 804 Wildwood, Bethalto, Ill. 62010 - - - - - - - - Seeking information on AMANDA PREWITT, b. Mar. 16, 1854; m. Calvin N. Mize (1853-1918); resided St. Clair Co., Ala. 1876. Her mother may have been Amanda Cross and her father may have been either LAWSON or LAWYTON PREWITT. Barbara W. Austin, 25 Park Road, Dayton, Ohio 45419 - - - - - - - - I would like information on the descendants and ancestors of the following: WILLIAM F. PREWITT, b. April 10, 1800, possibly N.C., wife Sarah b. Oct. 1, 1796 (1804) Tenn. resided Grainger Co., Tenn. 1830, Pipe Creek Twp., Madison Co., Ind. 1860. Children of this marriage: William Thompson, Martin S., James Ellis, John H., Mary, Maria. MARTIN S. PREWETT, b. Jan. 1, 1825, Grainger Co., Tenn. m. Mary Adeline Sigler in Madison Co., Ind., resided Jackson Twp., Madison Co., Ind. 1870. Children of this marriage: Mary Adeline, William Finley, Oliver Francis, Fernandez "Mack", Sarah Frances, Margaret Catharine, Ellis Osro, Alverda Ellen. Darlene A. Hand, 1243 East 320 St., Northfield, Minn. 55057 - - - - - - - - Trying to determine the parentage of DOAK PRUITT and ROBERT PRUITT, Granville Co., N.C. to Henderson Co., Kentucky. Sandra W. Kennedy, 3800 N. Fairfax Drive, Apt. 1404, Arlington, Va. 22203 - - - - - - - - Seeking the parents of ANDREW JACKSON PRUITT, b. July 5, 1832 Tenn. to ? Pruitt and Stacy ?. The 1850 Census of Cocke Co., Tenn. shows Stacy Pruitt (age 38), son Andrew (18) and son Nathaniel (11). Other Pruitts living nearby in 1850 include Samuel (age 30), William (age 39), and Alexander (age 26) and their families. William, Samuel and Stacy were born in South Carolina. Samuel moved with Stacy and her sons to Missouri in the next few years, so there seems to be a connection. - - - - - - - - The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. Your Subscription Expires - - - - - - - - BOOKS IN STOCK: "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Virginia" (revised 1988) 211 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of South Carolina", 130 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Georgia", 164 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Texas"9 194 pages, $12.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett, 1850 Census"; 39 pages, $10.00 "Isham Prewitt of Virginia", 125 pages, $10.00 "Archibald Pruitt, Revolutionary War Soldier", 83 pages, $8.00 Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 - - - - - - - - The following was sent to us by Sandra Kennedy of Arlington, Va. "Monday-July 26, 1819 - First murder and public hanging in Henderson County. When Charles C. Carr was hung, Mr. Lambert was acting Sheriff, but his young spirit was too tender to strike the fatal blow, which was to send into eternity the soul of one who had done him no wrong. Yet he recognized his duty and made all preparations for the hanging. DOAK PRUITT, a somewhat noted character at that time, was employed and broke the neck of the unfortunate Carr for the sum of five dollars." (History of Henderson County Kentucky, by Edmund L. Starling) - - - - - - - - Richard Pruitt (1835-1903) of Jackson Co., Ind. had three sets of twins. Two sets by his second wife, Catherine Hill, and one set by his third wife, Mariah A. Noblet. - - - - - - - - HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1850 INDEX - Heads of families and all males over age 17 (asterisk) indicates not head of family age born wife county state ALSEY (fe) 54 N.C.* Hopkins, Texas AMANDA 21 Tenn.* Leon, Texas AMOS Jersey, Ill. AMY Caroline, Va. ANSLEM 70 S.C. (Sarah Thompson) Cass, Texas ANSEL 50 S.C. (Agnes Heaton) Talladega, Ala. ANCEL 46 S.C. (Saveny Southy) Chickasaw, Miss. ANCIL 37 Ga. (Julia A. Raborn) Pike, Miss. ANSOL 31 Ala. Cass, Texas ANDERSON 22 Ill. (Elizabeth Freeman) Dallas, Texas 17 Tenn. * Humphreys, Tenn. ANDREW 60 N.C. (Mahala ) Ashe, N.C. 57 S.C. Scotland, Mo. 46 S.C. (Polly D. Hawthorne) Abbeville, S.C. 42 N.C. (Anna ) Pontotoc, Miss. 35 Ky. (;. or N. ) Cumberland, Ky. 32 Ky. (Sarah A. ) Sumter, Ala. 32 Tenn. (Nancy Stonecypher) Fayette, Ill. 31 Ky. (Margaret ) Henry, Mo. 30 N.C. (Louisa ) Wilkes, N.C. 23 Tenn. (Susannah ) Meigs, Tenn. 18 Tenn. * Cocke, Tenn. 17 Mo. * Van Buren, Ark. ANN 85 Va. White, Ark. 58 Va. Dinwiddie, Va. 54 Va. (nee Agee) Allen, Ky. 50 Va. Pittsylvania, Va. 25 Ireland Clark, Mo. ANNA 40 Tenn. * Greene, Ill. 18 Tex. Cass, Texas ANTHONY 40 Ky. (Nancy Rutledge) Van Buren, Iowa 27 Ky. * Breckinridge, Ky. ARCHIBALD 83 Va. (Rebecca Blankenship) Grainger, Tenn. 62 S.C. (Mary Neal) Noxubee, Miss. 41 S.C. (Eliza ) Smith, Texas 35 Ala. (Temperance ) Fayette, Ala. 31 Tenn. (Elizabeth ) Bedford, Tenn. 25 Va. (Martha Mitchell) Tazewell, Va. 22 Tenn. * Hardeman, Tenn. ARNSTED Vermillion, Ill. ASA 28 Mo. * (Elvira L. ) Randolph, Mo. ASENATH (fe) 77 S.C. Randolph, Ala. ATIE 43 S.C. (Mary Payne) Forsyth, Ga. AUGUSTUS 17 Tenn. Leon, Texas AUSTIN 46 N.C. (Amy Wright) Parke, Ind. 30 Mo. (Sarah Lobbe) Jefferson, Mo. 18 S.C. * Spartanburg, S.C. BAILEY 43 Ga. (Patsey ) Clark, Miss. BARBARA 40 N.C. Haywood, Tenn. 21 Tenn. * Williamson, Tenn. BEASLEY 35 La. (Rebecca Linney) Liberty, Texas BENJAMIN 73 N.C. (Elizabeth ) Chesterfield, S.C. 70 S.C. (Judith ) Spartanburg, S.C. 66 Mo. Daviess, Mo. 65 Va. (Mary Maloney) Tazewell, Va. 42 Ga. (Nancy ) White, Ark. 31 S.C. (Nancy ) Spartanburg, S.C. 28 Mo. (Fanny Murrain) Linn, Mo. 26 Tenn. (Sarah ) Bradley, Tenn. 24 N.C. (Etha Summers) Gibson, Tenn. BERRY 26 Ky. * Jessamine, Ky. 25 N.C. (Delilah Chapman) Cleveland, N.C. BETHANY 47 Va. Accomack, Va. BETSY 23 N.C. * Davie, N.C. BEVERLY 72 Va. Spencer, Ky. BIRD 45 Ky. (Eliza Hankins) Trimble, Ky. 44 Ga (Catherine Davenport) Harris, Ga. BRIGHT 30 Ky. (Rachel Kivett) Morgan, Ind. BUFORD A. 28 Ky. Fayette, Ky. BURRELL 31 Ala. * Sabine, La. 22 Va. (Virginia Pruett) Marion, Ill. BURROL 1 Tenn. (Mary ) Jackson, Ala. 46 S.C. Spartanburg, S.C. CALHOUN 40 Ga. * Franklin, Ga. CALVIN 21 S.C. (Elizabeth Rainwater) Cherokee, Ga. 17 Miss. * Attala, Miss. CAROLINE Luzerne & Venango, Pa. (1850 INDEX to be continued in next newsletter) ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER June 89 No. 17 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1850 INDEX - Heads of families and all males over age 17 * (asterisk) indicates not head of family age born wife county state CARROLL 28 Tenn. (Hannah Anderson) Smith, Texas 25 Ky. * Montgomery, Ill. CARSON 30 S.C. (Susan Bonner) Talladega, Ala. CASA 50 Tenn. Tishomingo, Miss. CASSANDRA 66 N.C. (nee Brooks) Kenton, Ky. 24 Ky. Knox, Ky. CASWELL 21 Ky. (May) Jefferson, Ky. CATHERINE 65 N.C. Davie, N.C. 40 Va. Caroline, Va. 26 Ky. * Hardin, Ky. 24 Ky. Knox, Ky. 19 Tenn. Williamson, Tenn. 19 Va, Marion, Ky. 18 Va. Pittsylvania, Va. CELESTIA 32 N.C. Granville, N.C. CHARLES Scott, Ill. 69 N.C. (Nancy ) Roane, Tenn. 56 S.C. (Sarah ) Franklin, Mo. 34 Tenn. (Ruanna Nichols) Fayette, Ill. 28 Ky. * Marion, Ky. 27 N.C. * Granville, N.C. 26 Ala. (Elizabeth Haddock) Lauderdale, Ala. 18 Tenn. * Jackson, Tenn. CHRISTOPHER 32 Ky. (Lydia Campbell) Hopkins, Texas CLARK 27 Mo. (Nancy Thompson) Jefferson, Mo. CLELAN 20 Ky. * Morgan, Ind. CLEMMENT 48 Ky. (Malissa Mefford) Yell, Ark. CLORIS 21 Miss. * Monroe, Miss. COLEMAN 50 Ky. (Penelope ) Crawford, Ind. 31 N.C. (Polly A. Stout) Parke, Ind. COLUMBUS 17 Tenn. * Roane, Tenn. CRAWFORD 37 N.C. (Peggy Griffin) Gibson, Tenn. 36 Mo. (Peggy Johnson) Madison, Mo. CYNTHIA Washington, Ill. CYNTHIS 53 N.C. Caldwell, N.C. D.M.R. 20 N.C. Burke, N.C. DANIEL 74 S.C. (Juda ) Spartanburg, S.C. 49 S.C. (Ally Lindsay) Abbeville, S.C. 34 N.C. (Sarah ) Obion, Tenn. 26 S.C. (Elizabeth Phillips) Forsyth, Ga. 26 Ky. (Elizabeth Arnold) Morgan, Ind. 24 S.C. Scott, Miss. 19 Tenn. * Roane, Tenn. 18 S.C. * Coosa, Ala. 17 Ky. Posey, Ind. DAVID 71 S.C. (Elizabeth Mobley) Gwinnett, Ga. 67 Va. (Charlotte Daugherty) Van Buren, Ark. 62 N.C. (Lucy Edwards) Humphreys, Tenn. 60 Ind.* (Francis ) Conway, Ark. 58 Va. (Nancy Turner) Linn, Mo. 55 Ga. White, Ark. 50 S.C. (Lucinda Hurt) Jefferson, Ill. 49 Ky. (Mary Mayfield) Washington, Ind. 48 S.C. (Nancy ) Rutherford, Tenn. 45 Ill. (Sarah McDaniels) Morgan, Ill. 42 N.C. (Sally Downs) Marion, Ark. 42 S.C. (Mary ) Forsyth, Ga. 41 Ky. (Mary Wilkinson) Jennings, Ind. 39 (Merah ) Orange, Ind. 38 Ky. (Lucy Short) Madison, Ky. 31 S.C. Yuba, Calif. 25 Ill. (Nancy ) Macoupin, Ill. 21 Ky. * Brown, Ind. 20 Mo. Henry, Mo. 18 Ky. Greene, Mo. DAVIS 16 Ky. Perry, Ind. DEATON 22 Tenn. Van Buren, Ark. DELIA 49 S.C. Andrew, Mo. DELPHEY 34 Va. * Jefferson, Ky. DENHAM 22 Ky. Posey, Ind. DENNIS 73 Va. (Celia ) Nelson, Ky. DOLLY 60 Va. Washington, Tenn. DUDLEY 53 S.C. (Rebecca Dorrah) Pickens, Ala. 21 S.C. * Choctaw, Miss. 19 * Cass, Texas 18 Ala, * Pickens, Ala. E. W. (m) 24 Mo. Jackson, Mo. E. J. (m) 18 Miss. Adams, Miss. EDWARD 38 S.C. Cherokee, Ala. 19 Va. * Laurel, Ky. 18 Ky. Laurel, Ky. 17 Tenn. * Humphreys, Tenn. ELBERT 36 Tenn. (Jane ) Bradley, Tenn. ELEANOR Summit, Ohio ELI 58 N.C. Morgan, Ind. 45 S.C. (Delilah ) Cherokee, Ga. 30 Ga. Madison, Ga. 29 Ky. (Barbara Kivett) Morgan, Ind. 22 Tenn. (Milly ) Jackson, Ala. 18 S.C. * Cherokee, Ala. ELIAS 45 Va. (Marinda Maddin) Pittsylvania, Va. 42 S.C. (Frances Palmer) Wayne, Tenn. 40 S.C. (Metilda ) Forsyth, Ga. 34 Ky. (Jane Jenkins) Orange, Ind, 31 S.C. (Louisa Gambrell) Anderson, S.C. 28 S.C. Spartanburg, S.C. 21 S.C. * Spartanburg, S.C. ELIJAH 63 S.C. (Mary Gosnell) Greenville, S.C. 48 S.C. (Sarah Eaves) Sabie, La. 39 Ky. (Jane Moore) Orange, Ind. 38 Ky. (Malinda Brough) Allen, Ky. 35 Ky. (Sarah Bannister) Jennings, Ind. 32 Va. (Ann Clayton) Greene, Tenn. 30 Tenn. (Abigail Prock) Bright, Mo. 28 Ga. (Catherine Pruitt) Talladega, Ala. 28 S.C. * Spartanburg, S.C. 23 Va. (Virginia Nelson) Scott, Va. 20 Va. Tazewell, Va. 19 Ky. El Dorado, Calif. 18 Ala. * Sabine, La. (1850 INDEX to be continued in next newsletter) QUERY SECTION: Need information on HENRY CLAY PRUITT, b. 1833 Pittsylvania Co., Va; m. Mary Ann Shelton, b. 1837; children: Lucian Bonapart; Commadore; Nannies Florris; Max; Raleigh; Crinshaw Miller Pruitt, b. March 3, 1879 Pittsylvania Co., Va., m. Maggie Lee Johnson on April 2, 1903, and died Oct. 17, 1960 at Roanoke, Va.: Henriettas and Jeffery. C. Wayne Bell, 6325 W. Del Mar Ln., Glendale, Ariz. 85306 - - - - - - - - Alsey Vann, nee ANNA PRUITT, a/k/a Mary Christiana Vann, married Capt. John Rogers (2nd wife). Which Pruitt did she marry, were there any issue and what happened to Pruitt? I know some of the Vann's were polygamous. Was this a legalized marriage? I am a descendant of Alsey & Capt. John Rogers m. 1803. Any information would be appreciated. Mrs. Betty J. Brown, Route 1, Box 521, Terlton, Okla. 74081 - - - - - - - - Would like to communicate with descendants of BENJAMIN PRUITT, b. ca 1780 S.C., and Judith, living in Spartanburg Co., S.C. at 1860 Census: Benjamin (81), Judith (75). Possible sons were: William (moved to Cherokee Co., Ga. about 1840); Benjamin, Jr. (or M.J., b. ca 1818) m. Nancy Riley and Elijah last two still at home in 1860. See p. 106 in Richard Prewitt's S.C. book. Don Pruitt, 107 Lancelot Rd., Salisbury, N.C. 28144 - - - - - - - - Need parents of WILLIAM PRUETT (Prewett) b. Nov. 24, 1814 S.C., married in Ga. to Phebe Johnson, b. Sept. 4, 1812 S.C. their mother Jane Johnson, b. 1794 S.C., lived with them in 1850). William's fist child, James Luther, b. 1842 Ga. Family then moved to Cherokee Co., Ala. and had Nancy C. b. 1846; William H. b. 1848; Harriet E. b. 1850; John D. b. 1851; and Albert Pinckney b. 1853. William died after 1860 census - probably in Civil War. Phebe and family moved back to Rome, Ga. and were recorded in Floyd Co., Ga. in 1870. By 1880 all moved to Stone Co., Ark. Mrs. Gordon H. Woodward, RD 2, Box 122, Endicott, N.Y. 13760 - - - - - - - - Would like to hear from descendants of MICAJAH PRUETT, son of Elisha Pruett and Sarah. Micajah married Permelia Hammons on Jan. 20, 1848 in Roane Co., Tenn., at the home of Absalom Hammons. Was Absalom her father or her grandfather? They had children: William; Jesse Green; Harmon R.; David; Elvin or Edwin; Margaret; Elizabeth R.; Sarah and Wiley. They are shown living in Fayette Co., Ill. from 1860 through 1880 by Federal Census records. Marie Hammons, Route 1, Box 94, Plattsmouth, Neb. 68048 - - - - - - - - The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. - - - - - - - - BOOKS IN STOCK: "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Virginia", 211 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of South Carolina", 130 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Georgia", 164 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Texas", 194 pages, $12.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett, 1850 Census", 139 pages, $10.00 "Isham Prewitt of Virginia", 125 pages, $10.00 Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 801 S. 5th Grimes, Iowa 50111 - - - - - - - - "The Descendants of Robert Kay of South Carolina" was published in 1988, and contains several Pruitt listings. Copies can be ordered @ $25.00 from Dr. James E. Kay, 26 Paisley Park, Sumter, S.C. 29150 GOOD NEWS: Barbara Russell of Oskaloosa, Iowa, who advertised in the June 1988 Newsletter that she was born CLARA ELLEN PREWITT on Oct. 4, 1938 and adopted out, has gotten her adoption file opened and now knows who her parents were. It turns out that she is my second cousin, born to Gilbert A. Prewitt and June Burger. Although both her parents are now deceased, she now has a half brother and half sister in Colorado, and is now searching for a brother Charles Donald Burger born in March 1937 to Gilbert and June. - - - - - - - - The following was sent to us by Jean Vail of Hillsboro, Ill. "Tragedy - About 20 years ago William Jarrott shot & killed ANDREW PRUETT at Frogtown (now Wilberton). They were rival saloon-keepers, and under the influence of liquor. Jarrott was put on trial for the offence, when it was proven that PRUETT made the first attack, consequently he was acquitted." History of Fayette Co., Ill., 1878"-Wilberton Twp. Andrew J. Pruett was shot and killed May 9, 1856. He was born in Morgan Co., Tenn. in 1818 to Andrew Pruett and Mary. - - - - - - - - ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jan. 90 No. 18 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE New Address: Prewitt Family Association 1800 N.W. 81st St. Des Moines, IA 50322 - - - - - - - - The following was sent to us by Imogene Hagan of Leoma, Tenn. Man Survives Bridge Jump Pruitt takes off his jacket on top of O'Neal Bridge and then jumps off. The fall was about 115 feet. FLORENCE (Ala.) - "A man who jumped Friday afternoon from the top of O'Neal Bridge appeared to have suffered no major injuries in the 115 foot fall. According to Florence Police Department reports, CLIFTON RAY PRUITT, 30, 17172 Tombigbee St., Florence, jumped just before 2 p.m. from the top of the bridge into the Tennessee River. He was taken to Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, where he was treated in the emergency room. A spokesman for the hospital said Pruitt sustained only minor injuries, but no other information was available at the patient's request. This is apparently the second long dive Pruitt has survived. In August 1983, he plummeted from the 12th floor of Courtview Towers, but the fall was broken by an awning." "Several people who witnessed Pruitt's fall Friday afternoon identified him as the same man who survived the fall in 1983. Florence officer Berry Curtis said Pruitt was able to walk after the 12 story fall in 1983, but he was hospitalized for several days after the incident. Former Police Chief Leo Bailey said in-1983 news accounts that Pruitt "hit the ground, got up and tried to walk off." Pruitt said at the time he had been thrown from the building, but records show no charges were filed in the incident." (Times Daily, Saturday, April 1, 1989) - - - - - - - - The 1850 Census of Fentress Co., Tenn. shows JOSH PRUIT with 14 children, 12 of them listed one year apart. - - - - - - - - QUERY SECTION: I would appreciate any information on the parents and family of RICHARD W. PREWITT and Winnefred Kindal. He was b. in N.C., moved to Jasper County, Ga. - where he m. Winnefred-Kindal/Kendall in 1816. He resided Butler County, Al. by 1826, and is found in the 1830/40/50 Census Records. He d. July 9, 1851 in Butler County, His known children are Mary, b. 1820, who m. William Hammonds Louise, b. ca. 1838 Butler Co.; Narcissa, b. ca. 1840 Butler Co. Thomas, b. ca 1842 Butler Co., Al. His elder son, b. 1815-20 is believed to have m. Elizabeth -- in Alabama. He also had a daughter b. 1825-30 and a son b. 1835-40, Butler Co., Alabama. Would be happy to exchange information. Evron H. Fuller, 7013 Turner Terrace, North Richland Hills, Fort Worth TX 76180 - - - - - - - - Searching for information on NANCY PRUETT-CURTIS of Schuyler Co., Ill. Nancy was born ca, 1839 and married James Curtis in Schuyler Co., Ill. on Dec. 24, 1868. The 1870 Census shows two children 5 & 3 years old, so Nancy may have been a widow Pruett, and may have been a Frakes. Indications are that Nancy may have been married to a brother of JACOB S. PRUETT of Brooklyn Twp., Schuyler Co., Illinois. Jacob was a son of CONSTANT PRUETT from Roane Co., Tenn. The Curtis' came from what is now Clay Co., Tenn. Mrs. Elva Kees, 1833 Lock Shiel Rd., Baltimore, Md. 21234 - - - - - - - - Still hunting CLARISSA PREWITT "or other spellings" married Archelius or "Archie" Brown, before 1812, either North Carolina or Tennessee, had 16 children. Evelyn Corgiat, 333 South 700 East, Clearfield, Ut. 84015 - - - - - - - - Seeking information on the line of ELIE BYNUM PRUITT/PREWITT, b. Sept. 26, 1861, Houston Co., Texas. He had one brother, WILLIAM J. PRUITT, and one sister who married a Livingston. Their father was JESSE TARTENTON PRUITT/PREWITT and their mother was Nancy Armenda Box. Jesse's only brother was killed by Indians and his father's only brother was killed by Indians. Indications are that Jesse was a son of GEORGE H. PREWITT, who was in Wayne Co., Tenn. in 1820, and Houston Co., Texas in 1850. Gled F. Pruitt, 1009 Henson, Hurst, Tx. 76053 - - - - - - - - Seeking information on the line of WILLIAM FINLEY PREWETT, b. April 10, 1800 N.C.; m. Sarah, b. Oct. 1, 1796 Tenn. William died Nov. 14, 1863 Madison Co., Ind.; resided in Grainger Co., Tenn. in 1830. Children: Maria, b. 1820; Louisa, b. 1822; William Thompson, b. Nov. 12, 1823; Martin S., b. Jan. 1, 1825; James Ellis, b. 1828; John H., b. 1830; Mary Adeline, b. 1834; Darlene Hand, 1243 East 320 St., Northfield, Minn. 55057 - - - - - - - - The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. Your Subscription Expires: BOOKS IN STOCK: "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Virginia", 211 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of South Carolina", 130 pages, $10.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Georgia", 164 pages, $10.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Texas", 194 pages, $12.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett, 1850 Census", 139 pages, $10.00 "Isham Prewitt of Virginia", 125 pages, $10.00 Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 1800 N.W. 81st St. Des Moines, Ia. 50322 HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1850 INDEX - Heads of families and all males over age 17 * (asterisk) indicates not head of family age born wife county state ELISHA Scott, Ill. 65 N.C. (Sally C. ) Roane, Tenn. 61 Ga. (Nancy ) Pike, Miss. 60 S.C. (Lucy Ballew) Greenville, S.C. 53 Ga. (Elizabeth Wilke) Monroe, Miss. 49 S.C. (Barhaba ) Carroll, Tenn. 44 N.C. (Pauline Noel) Milam, Texas 40 N.C. (Harriet Lee) Owen, Ind. 40 N.C. (Elizabeth ) Granville, N.C. 38 S.C. (Malinda ) Carroll, Tenn. 32 Tenn. (Mary Johnson) Sumner, Tenn. 30 Ohio (Mary ) Hamilton, Ind. 30 La. (Frances Roads) Williamson, Texas 27 Ky. (Sarah A. Williams) Harrison, Mo. 27 Tenn. (Jane ) Humphreys, Tenn. 18 S.C. Greene, S.C. ELIZA 58 Marion, Ky. 40 Ky. Scott, Ky. 24 Tenn. * Reynolds, Mo. 21 Ky. * Boyle, Ky. 19 Va. Pittsylvania, Va. ELIZABETH Macoupin, Ill. Knox, Ohio 78 S.C. (nee Webb) Abbeville, S.C. 75 Md. (nee Walter) Marion, Ind. 70 (nee Crum) Morgan, Ind. 65 S.C. Talladega, Ala, 62 Ky. Warren, Ky. 60 N.C. (nee Hawkins) Shelby, Ind. 60 Tenn. (nee Brooks) Henry, Mo. 57 Md. (nee Elgin) Lincoln, Mo. 56 Ky. (nee Clark) Clark, Ind. 55 Va. (nee Sanders) Madison, Ky. 51 Va. Howard, Ind. 48 unk Clark, Ark. 34 Ga. Carroll, Ga. 30 Ky. Clay, Ill. 30 Ky. * Whitley, Ky. 30 Va. * Pittsylvania, Va. 26 Tenn. * Moniteau, Mo. 24 Ind. Orange, Ind. 22 Ind. Reynolds, Mo. 22 Ky. * Fayette, Ky. 22 Tenn. * Roane, Tenn. 22 Va. Gloucester, Va. 22 Va. * Caroline, Va. 21 Ind. * Monroe, Ind. 21 Tenn. * Hardeman, Tenn. EMILY 19 Tenn. * Hardeman, Tenn. EMSON 27 Ga. (Lydda Murray) Franklin, Ga. ENOCH 23 S.C. (Malinda Albright) Forsyth, Ga. EPHRAIM 50 N.C. (G. ? ) Cumberland, Ky. 19 Ky. * Fentress, Tenn. ERASMUS 22 Ky. * Jefferson, Ky. EREWIN 33 Ky. (Mary ) Morgan, Ill. ERVIN 30 Ga. (Martha ) DeKalb, Ga. ESHA (Elisha) 41 S.C. (Drucilla ) Wilkinson, Ga. EWING 25 Ky. (Minerva Brough) Allen, Ky. EXCY (fe) 50 Pike, Ga. EZEKIEL 50 S.C. (Charity Eaves) Sabine, La. EZRA 19 Ga. Franklin, Ga. F. G. (m) 44 Ky. Allen, Ky. F. (m) 38 Crawford, Mo. F. A. 29 Ky. (Melvina ) White, Ark. FANNY 20 Va. * Pittsylvania, Va. FELIX 29 Ky. (Elizabeth Miller) Allen, Ky. FELTON 40 S.C. (Martha Hunter) Randolph, Ala. FERRELL 20 Tenn. * Carroll, Tenn. FIELDS 32 Ill. (Mary Ann ) Rusk, Texas 31 S.C. (Louisa Lewis) Jasper, Mo. FRANCIS Bladen, N.C. 72 Va. King & Queen, Va. 26 S.C. (Vicky Sartain) Chickasaw, Miss. 23 Tenn. (Elizabeth Izard) St. Francis, Ark. 20 Ky. * Lincoln, Mo. 19 Ky. * Pike, Mo. 18 Ga. * Franklin, Ga. 18 Ind. * Vanderburgh, Ind. FRANK 22 Ky. * Jessamine, Ky. FREDERICK 24 Ky. * Daviess, Mo. G. W. 29 Ala. Union, La. 25 Ala. (Adeline ) Clarke, Ala. GABRIEL 65 Tenn. (Mary Smith) Washington, Mo. 27 Tenn. (Sarah ) Butler, Mo. GARRETT 32 Ky. Breckinridge, Ky. GEORGE Clay, Ill. (Lucy Jeffry) Green, Ky. 76 Tenn. (Elizabeth D. Tarkington) Houston, Texas 70 * Polk, Tenn. 70 Va. (Sally Evans) Accomack, Va. 50 Ky. (Permelia ) Barren, Ky. 38 Ala. (Mary Ann ) Clark, Mo. 36 Ga. (Sarah Hughes) Cass, Texas 35 Ky. (Mary A. ) Monroe, Mo. 32 * Crawford, Mo. 28 Ky. (Amanda Randolph) Montgomery, Ind. 28 Ky. (Elizabeth Harrison) Montgomery, Ind. 28 Tenn. (Elizabeth S. ) Houston, Texas 27 N.C. Gibson, Tenn. (1850 INDEX to be continued in next newsletter) ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER June 90 No. 19 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come THE PEANUT GANG by Darlene Messner Hand The memory of my great-grandfather Oliver Francis Pruett is still vivid in my mind. He was a dear giggly little man who loved a good joke or to tell of his escapades getting even with his foes. As I grew older, whenever I would think of him, there seemed to be a mystery. Why hadn't I heard more about him and his family. Little did I know the adventures that lay ahead when I decided to embark on the journey of researching his family history, ********** In the 1940's grandpa Pruett's nephew, Claude Prewett of Alexandria, Ind., came to Minnesota to visit grandpa and his family. (Grandpa had changed the spelling of his name.) Claude told his cousin, my Aunt Vera, that grandpa had belonged to the Peanut Gang by Perkinsville, IN. Claude let Aunt Vera know she was never to mention it again, she was never to tell anyone. Claude did not know his cousin Vera very well. She told. One of the first quests of my family history was to find out what the Peanut Gang was, if it really was anything at all. I felt rather ridiculous writing the Madison County Historical Society asking if they had ever heard of such a thing as the Peanut Gang. I also had a feeling that maybe I did not want to know but then this was family history. I was sent an article taken from the Noblesville Morning Times, Tues. morning, July 18, 1922 written by W. H. Blodgett of the Indianapolis News, The headlines were, "Peanut Gang In Perkinsville Terrorized County for Years," and "Lawless Gang, Who Wore Peanut Pinned to Lapel of Coat Broken up When One Leader Was Sent To Prison And Another Killed." The following is a condensation of that article: Noblesville, Ind. Just across the Hamilton county line, and on the edge of Madison County, lies the demure little village of Perkinsville, and this quiet, demure, little town surrounded by some of the most fertile land in the state, and in the midst of a panorama of picturesque scenery, was once, strange as it seems, the headquarters of the Peanut Gang. This was an organization of hard-drinking, fast-riding, daring and devilish, young men, who laughed at the law, defied its officers and finally came to an end when one of its leaders was sent to the penitentiary and another stopped a pistol bullet. The Peanut Gang flourished along in 1880 and 1881 and it gained its name from the fact that its members wore on the lapel of their coats, or fastened to their shirts, a peanut-- why a peanut the chronicler of those times has never been explained. But it was a badge of terrorism for miles around, and the sight of a Peanuter in any locality was advance information that trouble was to come very soon....they seemed to delight in the boldness of their acts.., and defied the law to punish them for it. ....It's specialty was breaking up religious meetings, disturbing school gatherings, invading social events and it was a delight to attend, uninvited, singing and spelling bees at the country school houses and as their appearance was always the signal for a disturbance such social affairs finally had to be abandoned. OFFICERS ARE ATTACKED Several times members of the gang were arrested but they always came clear and reprisals followed those who made complaint against them. Their horses' tails were docked, their cattle mutilated, fences torn down, and their buildings stoned and egged. Every one became afraid of the Peanut Gang and it was so dangerous to interfere with them that for a long time they went their own way without molestation. Two constables from Anderson came here with warrants for the arrest of some of the Peanutters. The gang assembled, seized the officers, stripped them of their badges and weapons, and after tearing up the warrants booted the two constables down the pike for more than a mile. In order to become a Peanutter in good standing the applicants for such honors had to prove himself a fighting man of ability and the one who was the handiest with his fist to a rough and tumble fight was the leader.... LEADER SENT TO PRISON A church social was given at the house of John Roller, in Perkinsville, on the night of July 9, 1881 and this young man (Leader of gang described in previous paragraph not included here) with this gang of Peanutters, attempted to drive the guests away. A stone thrown through a window struck William Houghan, on the head, inflicting a wound from which he died a few days later. The leader of the gang was arrested by deputy sheriffs from Anderson and charged with murder, but not before the deputies had to fire a volley at the Peanutters who were bent on preventing the arrest of their leader...." ANOTHER LEADER IS KILLED After the arrest of this leader the leadership of the Peanut Gang was assumed by a young man, the son of respectable parents, who lived in Perkinsville. His leadership lasted a little more than a year. A celebration of some kind was going on in Perkinsville on July 21, 1882, and the gang was there, and all were more or less, mostly more, under the influence of liquor, and had severely beaten several persons without' provocation. The feeling against the gang began to show itself and there were threats of organizing a vigilance committee and driving the Peanutters out of town. A young woman, known as the queen of the Peanutters, who was the sweetheart of the gang leader, heard of these threats, and to safe her lover, induced him to start some with her. As he and the young woman went by a young man named Clint Wilson, the latter jostled the leader, who instantly drew his revolver. But Wilson beat him to the draw and shot the Peanut Gang leader through the heart...." Clint Wilson was acquitted for the murder of Lewis Hayes on grounds of self defense. In the Anderson Weekly Review, Jan. 12, 1883 is written: "The case was argued at great length Wednesday evening, and about 10 o'clock yesterday the jury returned a verdict of not guilty, a verdict that seems to be very satisfactory to the community at large." Another article on the Peanut Gang I found interesting, dated July 28, 1961 by Henry S. Wood, although I do not know the name of the paper, gives the following: "Perkinsville, Ind. - Mention of the Peanut Gang outside this tiny hamlet and folks probably will think you are some kind of nut yourself. But here, the gang that roamed Hamilton and Madison Counties almost 90 years ago is a legend. The town on Ind. 13 at the line separating the two counties and on the banks of White River was the home -of a gang of ruffians whose pranks attracted almost as much attention hereabouts as the James boys. The gang got its name one night after teasing a drunk in front of a drug store. The druggist came out and told the group, "you're just a peanut gang...." Venus Goldsberry is one of the few citizens of the town who can remember members of the gang. He and other citizens claim the gang was just a bunch of fun-loving boys out for-a good time, who ran into some bad luck." Writing for the Centennial of Perkinsville. Mrs. Kathryn Branch James wrote, "....and the Peanut Gang, a bunch of boys and men who would not stop for anything, including a murder. Then came the Klu Klux Klan. It was a peaceable sort of thing at that time....they were even afraid of the Peanut Gang." - In the Republican-Ledger, Noblesville, IN., July 28, 1882, I found the article reporting the testimonies of the witnesses of Lew Hayes murder. In the testimony of Charles Wesley Likins he says, "McClellan Pruitt was the first one to tell me about the killing of Hayes. He (Pruitt) had no idea who killed Hayes." I believe this McClellan Pruitt was actually Fernadez Mac Prewett, brother of my great-grandfather. He was also a member of the Peanut Gang and went by the name Mack. Another interesting account in this article expressed the feeling of the people of Perkinsville, "The law abiding citizens of Perkinsville are only sorry that the entire gang is not in the same condition that Hayes is to-day." In conversations with people a book or books on the Peanut Gang is often mentioned. One person is known to have said he remembers seeing the name Prewett in it. A relative I met in Indiana also told me she had seen this book. The whereabouts of this book/books is always unknown. During my first meeting with people they will usually admit having heard of the Peanut Gang. The second time I approach them for information I can never learn anymore. When answering my letters, the questions about the Peanut Gang are ignored or I do not receive a reply. I still did not realize the interesting experience that lay in store for me in my research of the Peanut Gang. Last August 1989, my parents Oliver (Named after grandpa Pruett) and Bernice Messner and I made our second trek to the farm lands of Indiana to meet more found relatives and to learn more of the antics of the Peanut Gang. I had been told the former owner of the tavern in Perkinsville was an expert on the Peanut Gang. He agreed to meet with us in his home even though he admitted to not knowing very much. He had become a good friend of Clint Wilson's, the man believed to have murdered Lewis Hayes. What an opportunity, I thought, to find out more about the Peanutters. Maybe he could tell me if grandpa's name was among the "membership list" or tell a story involving grandpa Pruett. He welcomed us and explained that, as a young lad of 12, he had met Clint Wilson on a street car in Anderson, Clint was the motorman and had explained to our host, "You may not want to know me. A lot of people believe I have killed a man." Their friendship lasted many years and our host went on to explain how the murder happened and how Clint Wilson had been blamed. The story was so contrary to everything I already knew that I decided he had purposely made it up to tell curious people like me or had it mixed up with what really sounded like trouble caused by the Peanut Gang. He proceeded, "But I can tell you another story I heard. People hated the game wardens in those days. Some members of the Peanut Gang heard a game warden was on his way to Perkinsville so a couple of them got in a boat and rowed to the middle of the river." In my mind I could see and hear all. Laughing they made sure they were either looking like or really doing something illegal right where the game warden could not miss them. The game warden, probably happy to have found someone he could show his authority over, tried to get them to come to shore to get their due. (I could hear louder laughter on the boat) Little did this game warden know what waiting hidden in the bushes, were mere Peanutters. We were not told exactly what those Peanutters did to that game warden. I need not be told. Almost drowned and beaten he headed back to Anderson. With a smile on his face our host ended his story, "The game warden never came back alone again." Our host paused and then said, "That is all I know about the Peanut Gang. I told you it would be a dry run to talk to me." His confident grin told me he thought he had convinced me he knew no more. The twinkle in his eye told me he knew EVERYTHING. Helplessness swept over me. This was a rare opportunity to learn more and now it was lost. As we left, our gracious, though secretive, host mentioned, "Channel 13 was here to find things out but I wasn't going to give them any names either." Ahead of me lay one more great undertaking to find out about the Peanut Gang. As fate would have it we happened to be at Perkinsville the weekend of their yearly Perkinsville Festival. Wouldn't it be great mingling with the descendants of the Peanut Gang and the very people who had known grandpa Pruett? Tomorrow, Sat, Aug. 26, 1989 would be our chance. What a neat celebration it was. I was impressed, excited. We found Henry Rinker, a man who had written a history of Perkinsville titled, Perkinsville and Vicinity. Henry had helped me find information on the Peanut Gang. Henry introduced me to the man standing next to him. This man's last name was the same as one of the old cemeteries in which part of the Prewett family were buried. I was thrilled. Now was my chance. I began to explain my great-grand father had been a member of the Peanut Gang. I asked if he could tell me anything about it. Before I had finished speaking a woman standing barely within hearing distance said, actually she hollered, "I am not old enough to know anyone in the Peanut Gang." I turned back to the man my question was meant for. Only until now was I realizing something was amiss. "They were just a bunch of boys out for a good time," was his reply. He tried to avoid my questioning, showing me his picture in Henry Rinker's book. Sensing my new acquaintance was knowledgeable on my subject I became determined. I stated, "I can't get anyone to tell me anything." "No-one ever will," he said. With impatience as my virtue I informed him, "I have a right to know." "It is a secret and no-one is ever going to tell you," again he replied. One more chance. Dad had spotted a team of horses with the family name he remembered grandpa telling him about. The team was pulling a wagon giving festival goers a ride around the blocks of Perkinsville. The gentleman I had been trying to discuss the Peanut Gang with explained to me the driver of this team of horses was a grandson of one of the witnesses at the murder trial of Clint Wilson. By the time I got to this driver my father had already talked with him and been told-most stories about the Peanut Gang had been made up. Also, the first gentleman I had talked to was now sitting on the wagon beside the driver. As I approached the wagon my mission was already known. If this driver, wearing a cowboy hat and boots, could have had his "Druthers" it would have been that either he or I were somewhere else. He never did smile nor did he look at me anymore than was absolutely necessary. I asked my pat question, "Can you tell me anything about the Peanut Gang?" I got a sermon, a sermon on how they are digging up bad things about movie stars and how they are even starting to come up with things about George Washington and how he, the driver, did not want to hear about all "that stuff". The sermon was meant to put me on a guilt trip as I was trying to dig up "bad stuff." I felt stupid. "What do you do?"he asked. I felt relieved. We farmed and now I felt maybe the people of Perkinsville would accept me. I proudly said, "We farm." He glanced side-ways at me then straight ahead, "So you left your husband home with all the work." I think I said, "Good-bye," as I turned away. I am not sure. It now dawned on me that it was unthinkable to stand on the streets of Perkinsville and announce, "My great-grandfather was a member of the Peanut Gang," as I had done. No respectable person would ever do that. I felt sad. Sad to think because I was not a citizen of Perkinsville I could never know what they did. These people were still protecting themselves and each other 107 years later. A Madison County Judge, William Kittinger, is supposed to have said that he would rather ride through hell on a rotten fence rail than to try to get a witness out of Perkinsville. Last fall I got an answer on just how involved my great-grandfather had been in the murder and why he had left Indiana. A new found relative, after I had told her about the Peanut Gang, wrote me, "My grandmother told me about her two uncles who had to leave the state as a result of a murder. She said they had not killed anyone but had been closely associated with those who did." These two uncles were my great-grandfather Oliver Pruett and his brother Fernadez Mac Prewett. Darlene Messner Hand 1243 E. 320 St. Northfield, MN 55057 April 1990 - - - - - - - - NOTE: Oliver Francis Prewett was born in Madison Co., Ind. on Dec. 16, 1858 to Martin S. Prewett and Mary Adeline Sigler. Fernadez Mac Prewett was born on May 13, 1861. - - - - - - - - The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $1.00 per year. Prewitt Family Association 1800 N.W. 81st St. Des Moines, Ia. 50325 - - - - - - - - NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE The Post Office has changed our Zip Code to 50325 Richard A. Prewitt 1800 N.W. 81st St. Des Moines, Ia. 50325 - - - - - - - - QUERY SECTION: I am seeking information about ELIZABETH ANN STEEL, b. Aug. 11, 1804 (Va.?) who married MICHAEL PRUETT, b. Nov, 17, 1803 Tn. They were married on Nov. 27, 1826 in Whitley Co., Ky. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who could tell me of her parents and/or ancestry. I believe her grandmother or great-grandmother to have been a Rebecca Beard. Thank you. Mrs. Ann Robison, 2204 E. Main Ave., Clear Lake, Ia. 50428 - - - - - - - - I would like to correspond with anyone on DUDLEY Prewitt (b. S.C. 1797) and REBECCA DORRAH. Would like to know where JOHN PREWITT (b. Ala. 1823) is buried. John married LYDIA WHITE. Anita Prewitt, 622 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Duncanville, Tx. 75116 - - - - - - - - Searching for info on MARY PRUITT (PREWITT ) who m. JAMES HILL in Ky., circa 1840, probably in Madison Co. Their dau. Catherine Louise, b. April 6, 1842 there, m. Thomas J. Coy 1863 Decatur Co., Ind. All corres. ans. Al Rousseau. 3440 39th S.W., Seattle, Wa. 98116-3416 - - - - - - - - Need parents of WILLIAM PRUETT (Prewett) b. Nov. 24, 1814 S.C., married in Ga. to PHOEBE JOHNSON, b. Sept. 4, 1812 S.C. (her mother Jane Johnson, b. 1794 S.C., lived with them in 1850 Cherokee Co., Ala.) 1st child, James Luther, b. 1842 Ga. Family then moved to Cherokee Co., Ala. and had Nancy C. b. 1846; William H. b. 1848; Harriet E. b. 1850; John D. b. 1851; and Albert Pinckney b. 1853. William died after 1860 census - probably in Civil War. Phoebe and family moved back to Rome, Ga. and were recorded in Floyd Co., Ga. in 1870. By 1880, all moved to Stone Co., Ark. Mrs. Gordon H. Woodward, RD 2, Box 122, Endicott, N.Y. 13760 - - - - - - - - 1850 PREWITT-PRUITT Census Index will be continued in January Newsletter ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jan. 91 No. 20 Preserving the Past.,. For Generations to Come HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) 1850 INDEX - Heads of families and all males over age 17 * (asterisk) indicates not head of family age born wife county state . GEORGE 25 Mo. Yuba, Calif. 24 Ky. Jefferson, Ky. 23 Ind. (Margaret ) Dearborn, Ind. 22 Tenn. * Reynolds, Mo. 21 Ind.* (Emily Hyneman) Monroe, Ind. 20 S.C.* Talladega, Ala. 20 S.C.* Greenville, S.C. 18 Ill. Brown, Ill. 18 Va.* Accomack, Va. GIBSON 26 Ky. (Rachel ) Jefferson, Ky. GIDEON 18 Ind.* Brown, Ind. GILBERT 18 Tenn.* Reynolds, Mo. GRAFTON 18 Va.* Marion, Ill. GUILFORD 25 Ga. (Lelah ) Cobb, Ga. 25 France (Judy ) Union, Ky. HALE WASHINGTON 48 S.C. (Martha Early) Forsyth, Ga. HAMAN 24 Tenn.* Van Buren, Ark. HAMBLETON 69 N.C. (Nancy ) Carroll, Tenn. HANNAH 70 N.C.* (nee Higgins) Ray, Mo. 22 Ky. Mercer, Ky. HARDEN 70 Ga. (Elizabeth Jackson) Butler, Ala. 55 Tenn. (Mary Lawson) Reynolds, Mo. 45 Tenn. (Elizabeth ) Hickman, Tenn. 22 N.C.* Wilkes, N.C. HARRIS Iredell, N.C. 29 Tenn. (Elizabeth Motley) Gibson, Tenn. HARRISON 25 N.C. (Eliz ) Caldwell, N.C. HARVEY 29 Ky. Montgomery, Ind. HARWELL 2 Tenn. Williamson, Tenn. HENDERSON 34 N.C. (Celia ) Ashe, N.C. HENRY 70 Va. (Martha ) Giles, Va. 60 N.C. New Hanover, N.C. 60 Va. Scott, Ky. 59 Ga. (Elizabeth Castleberry) Chambers, Ala. 58 Ga. (Patsey ) Jefferson, Mo. 56 Va. (Fanny Briggs) Carter, Ky. 50 S.C. (Malinda Bayles) Lauderdale, Ala. 44 La. (Tabitha West) Sabine, La. 44 Tenn. (Rebecca Inman) Williamson, Tenn. 44 Va. (Caroline ) Coahoma, Miss. 44 Va. King & Queen, Va. 37 Tenn. (Sarah Fox) Rutherford, Tenn. 30 Ky. Oldham, Ky. 30 Va. (Mary ) Accomack, Va. 29 S.C. (Eliza Adkisson) Lauderdale, Ala. 28 Ind. (Sophronia Sorrels) Orange, Ind. 28 S.C. (Evaline ) Scott, Miss. 28 Mo.* Franklin, Mo. 27 Ga. (Almira Wickson) Milam, Texas 26 Ky. Carter, Ky. 25 Ky. Greenup, Ky. 25 Va.* Tazewell, Va. 22 Ga.* Claiborne, La. 21 Ky.* Fentress, Tenn. 21 Va. Pittsylvania, Va. 18 Ala. (Mary Gipson) Lawrence, Ala. 18 Mo.* Jefferson, Mo. 18 Va.* (Susan Barnett) Tazewell, Va. 17 Ga.* Tallapoosa, Ala. 17 Ky.* Scott, Ky. HEROD 19 Tenn.* Leon, Texas HEZEKIAH 21 Ga. Titus, Texas HIRAM 45 Mo. (Iada Ferguson) Scott, Ark. 39 Ky. (Chany McKiddy ) Whitley, Ky. 35 Ky. (Patsy ) Clark, Ark. 18 Ind.* Parke, Ind. 17 Ky.* Carter, Ky. HUGH 21 Ky.* Harrison, Mo. IRA 35 S.C. (Mahala Montgomery) Anderson, Texas 22 Ala. Mariposa, Calif. ISAAC (Isabelle Bivens) Madison, Ill. 70 Tenn. Greene, Ill. 35 S.C. (Unity ) Bienville, La. 17 Ala.* Tuscaloosa, Ala. ISMUEL 28 S.C. (Mary Sartain) Yalobusha, Miss. ISOM 27 Ky. (Luvine Pitman) Orange, Ind. ISRAEL 23 Va. (Swilldia ) Livingston, Mo. J.B. 44 Ky. (Martha Tinsley) Shelby, Ky. J. 36 Ill. (Elizabeth ) White, Ark. J.A. 31 N.C. (L. ) Burke, N.C. 19 Ky.* Cumberland, Ky. J.R. 17 Ky.* Allen, Ky. JACK 27 Tenn. (Nancy ) Shannon, Mo. JACKSON 23 Ohio (Sarah ) Lawrence, Ohio JACOB (Clarinda Starkey) Madison, Ill. Saline, Ill. 67 S.C. Andersen, S.C. 53 N.C. (Francis ) Union, Ark. 44 N.C. (Sophronia ) Burke, N.C. 43 Ga. (Lucinda Daniel) Franklin, Ga. 35 Ala. (Nancy Johnston) De Soto, Miss. 31 S C. (Elizabeth ) Greenville, S.C. 28 Ala. (Ann Morris) Marengo, Ala. 27 Ky. (Millie ? ) Cumberland, Ky. 20 Ky.* Morgan, Ind. JAMES (Mary Costly) Jersey, Ill. Saline, Ill. Tippecanoe, Ind. 63 S.C. (Mary ) Leake, Miss. 57 N.C. (Martha ) Granville, N.C. 56 S.C. (Mary ) Wayne, Mo. 54 S.C. (Elizabeth Hill) Hardeman, Tenn. 49 S.C. (Sarah ) Polk, Tenn. 48 Va. (Sarah Y. ) Washington, Ind. 48 N.C. (Nancy C. ) Stokes, N.C. 48 S.C. (Tably ) Spartanburg, S.C. 48 Va. (Mahala ) Henrico, Va. 47 Ga. (Mary J. Price) Lewis, Mo. 47 N.C. (Letty ) Union, N.C. 46 Ky. (Nancy ) Madison, Ky. 43 Ky. (Ellender ) Van Buren, Ark. 43 S.C. (Elizabeth Pruitt) Simpson, Miss. 42 Tenn. (Miriam Rader) El Dorado, Calif. 42 Tenn. (Mahala ) Greene, Ill. 42 S.C. (Naomi ) Humphreys, Tenn. 40 Va. (Sarah ) Coosa, Ala. 40 N.C. Greene, Ala. 40 Ky. (Louisa ) Henderson, Ky. 40 Tenn. (Sarah ) Williamson, Tenn. (1850 INDEX to be continued in next newsletter) QUERY SECTION: Seeking information on the line of JOHN D. PREWITT/PREWIT/PRUITT, b. ca 1810-1820 in S.C. and died 1860 in Calhoun Co., Miss. He was married to a Tabitha. Children were: Elizabeth Prewitt, b. Oct. 25, 1845, Miss., m. T. J. Youngblood; Francis Marion Prewitt, b. Oct. 4, 1847 Miss., m. Frances Emma Richards, Yalobusha Co., Miss., died Nov. 21, 1915, Memphis, Tenn. Sam Hilton Prewitt, b. June 18, 1850 Miss., m. Marta A. Sides, lived in Texas, and Rachel Lucretia Prewitt, b. March 20, 1855 Miss., m. Louis Prescott, James F. Prewett, 1810 Roseberry Dr., Scottsboro, Al. 35768 - - - - - - - - I am seeking information on PHOEBE WILLIAMS, b. 1784, m. MOSES B. PRUITT on June 18, 1805 in Warren Co., Ky. Her parents may have been Simon and Polly Ann Williams from Rowan Co., N.C. I would appreciate any information on her parents, brothers, sisters, and ancestry. Mrs. Kay Terhufen, P.O. Box 2275, La Habra, Ga. 90631 - - - - - - - - Seeking information on the line of ROBERT SAMUEL PRUITT of Alabama. No record of D.O.B.--Wife Permelia Annie Bullard--Children: Lora Belle b. June 1874; Robert Samuel Jr. b. Sept. 1883; Rolan b. June 15, 1886; and Gussie Lea b. July 1888. All born in Calhoun Co., Alabama. Permelia Annie, Nora Belle, Rolan and Gussie Lea all found in the 1900 Census Trinity Co., Texas. Still looking for information on Robert Samuel Pruitt, Sr., I'm at a stand still. HELP HELP HELP!!!!!!!!! Teresa Pruitt Latham, 4303 Santa Anita, Pasadena, Texas 77503 - - - - - - - - Still searching for brothers, sisters and parents of REBECCA PRUITT, b. ca 1769, dau. of Michael & Elizabeth Pruitt. Old family records only give her mother, Elizabeth.......Pruitt. Rebecca m. JOHN BRASWELL, Greenville Dist., S.C. by 1790. In 1808 in White Co., Tenn., and 1815 in Jackson Co., Tenn. Dau. Dianah Braswell b. 1797 Greenville, S.C., m. Richard Smith- 1819 in Jackson or Smith Co., Tenn., and were first settlers in Gibson Co., Tenn. soon after marriage. Mrs. Eunice H. Young, 10963 Citrus Drive, Moorpark, Ca. 93021 - - - - - - - - I would like to correspond and exchange information with descendants of JOHN and LETHA PREWITT (Elbert, Franklin and Banks counties, Ga.) No reference to them after the 1850 census Franklin Co., Ga. John D. Brannon, 208 Riverbend Road, Ormond Beach, Fl. 32174 - - - - - - - - Joyce Beckett of Albany, Oregon, has informed us that her cousin, Marion Pruett, passed away Aug. 22, 1990 at his home in Spanish Fork, Utah. Leaving his wife Wilma, a daughter Deanna, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. His father was Leslie Marion Pruett b. Fla.; gr, fa. Andrew Jackson Pruett, Jr. b. Ala.t gr gr fa Andrew Jackson Pruett, Sr. b. Ky. - - - - - - - - The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription cost: $1.00 per year. Your Subscription Expires: - - - - - - - - BOOKS IN STOCK: "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Virginia", 211 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Texas", 194 pages, $12.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett 1850 Census", 139 pages, $10.00 Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 1800 N.W. 81st St. Des Moines, Ia. 50325-5631 ELIZABETH SIMPKINS PREWITT was born in Virginia on Jan. 21, 1784 to Robert Prewitt and Martha Chandler. She married Capt. John H. Smith in Fayette Co., Ky., on July 29, 1802. Elizabeth died on July 7, 1811, and was buried at their home in Harrison Co, Ky., however, her parents had her body exhumed and removed to the family burying ground on Walnut Hill Road in Fayette County. "The coffin was so heavy that it was opened and Elizabeth's body was found to have turned to stone. People came from far and near to see the body, and museums offered large sums of money. To keep the body from being stolen, it was kept in the cellar for a year. Martha (Chandler) Prewitt, her mother, decided that she would remove a valuable gold pin that Elizabeth was wearing at her throat. Upon removing the glass cover from the coffin, and air reaching the body, it started to crumble and turn to dust, after which the body was buried in the family burying ground". (p. 353, Michael Prewitt, Sr., and his descendants, 1720-1977) - - - - - - - - KIRBY RAY PRUITT was born in 1940, Turnersville, Tx., to Zell Palmer Pruitt and Vada Dealva York. He married in 1962 at Gatesville, Tx. KIRBY CLEMENTS PRUETT was born in 1940, Montgomery, Ala., to James Garnett Pruett, Jr. and Eleanor Clements. He married in 1962 at Montgomery, Ala. - - - - - - - - JACOB DECATUR PRUETT, son of Ransom Pruett, Jr. and Margaret McCurry, was killed at Heflin, Benton Co., Ala. in 1850. He was a boxer and following a match, the fellow that he had beaten got up and hit Jacob in the head with a board and killed him. ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER June 91 No. 21 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come Announcing: " PREWITT - PRUITT RECORDS OF NORTH CAROLINA" [map of North Carolina omitted] 124 pages plus index. Vital records and lineages. See Books in Stock on page 5. North Carolina has been a very hard state to extract records from, and this book is the result of 30 years of research. Thanks to Bruce Pruitt of Rocky Mount, N.C. for sending vital records Margaret Haynes of Duncan, Ok. for sending Burke Co., N.C. lineages; and Edna Johnson of Indianapolis, In. for sending LDS N.C. records. - - - - - - - - HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett 1850 INDEX - Heads of families and all males over age 17 * (asterisk) indicates not head of family age born wife county state JAMES 37 Ky. (Lydia Cornelius) Tippah, Miss. 37 Ky. (Emily ) Wayne, Ill. 36 S.C. Noxubee, Miss. 36 Mo. (Burry Ann ) Pike, Mo. 35 N.C. (Martha Williams) Clinton, Ind. 34 Ga. (Louisa Feagin) Barbour, Ala. 34 S.C. (Malinda ) Noxubee, Miss. 33 Ga. (C. ) Jefferson, Miss. 33 Ky. (Caroline Pearson) Jefferson, Ky. 32 S.C. (Rebecca Boughton) Sumter, Ala. 32 Ala. (Francis Cooper) Cass, Texas 32 Ga. (Sarah Rounsaville) Gonzales, Texas 31 S.C. (Margaret Bradford) Gwinnett, Ga. 31 Tenn. (Mary Harris) Hardeman, Tenn. 30 Tenn. (Eliza J. Mortin) Carroll, Tenn. 29 S.C. (Margaret C. ) Benton, Ala. 29 Ala. (Elizabeth A. Sparks) Tuscaloosa, Ala. 28 Ky. (Mary Chrisler) Jefferson, Ky. 28 Mo. (Sarah ) Scotland, Mo. 28 Tenn. (Jane ) Bradley, Tenn. 28 S.C. (Sarah Ham) Hardeman, Tenn. JAMES 27 Ky. (Sarah Burns) Daviess, Ind. 27 unk Gibson, Ind. 26 Ky (Edney Tuder) Madison, Ky. 26 Ky (Marilda Sebastian) Madison, Ky. 26 Va. (Nancy Keeling) Pittsylvania, Va. 25 Ala. Marengo, Ala. 25 Ark. * Clark, Ark. 25 Mo. Franklin, Mo. 24 Ky. (Polly McDaniel) Morgan, Ind. 24 Ga. (Lucy Pinson) Jackson, Ga. 23 Ky. (Margaret Pullan) Breckinridge, Ky. 22 Ky. * Van Buren, Ark. 22 Ky. (Cynthia Donaldson) Fayette, Ill. 22 Ky. * Parke, Ind. 22 Mo. * Lewis, Mo. 22 N.C. * Granville, N.C. 22 Ga. (Lucinda ) Coosa, Ala. 20 Mo Yuba, Calif. 20 Tenn. Sumner, Tern. 20 Va. King George, Va. 19 Ala. * Pickens, Ala. 19 Ala. * Walker, Ala. 19 Ind. * Franklin, Ind. 19 Ind. * Marion, Ind. 19 Ky. Scott, Ky. 19 Ky. * Marion, Ky. 19 N.C. Pontotoc, Miss. 19 N.C. * Wilkes, N.C. 19 Tenn. * Montgomery, Tenn. 18 Ind. Jackson, Ind. 18 S.C. * Anderson, S.C. 18 Tenn. * Haywood, Tenn. 17 Ala. * Morgan, Ala. 17 Ala. * Noxubee, Miss. 17 Va. * Jackson, W. Va. JANE 35 S.C. Lauderdale, Ala. 25 Ky. Rockcastle, Ky. 22 Va. Accomack, Va. 22 Va. Pittsylvania, Va. JARROTT 33 Va. (Susannah Corwin) Marion, Ill. JASPER 22 S.C. (Mary J. ) Jefferson, Tenn. JAXOGOTHA 35 Mo. Jackson, Mo. JEFFERSON 27 S.C. (Mary Ann Riley) Randolph, Ga. 23 S.C. Wilkes, Ga. JEHU 30 Mo. (Elizabeth Ringo) Marion, Oregon JEPEE 19 Ga. Claiborne, La. JEREMIAH 29 N.C. (Rebecca ) Wilkes, N.C. 25 Ga. (Polly A. ) Jackson, Ga. 23 Tenn. * Hardeman, Tenn. JERO 41 N.C. (Celia ) Alexander, N.C. JESSE ? Washington, Ill. 6? S.C. Wayne, Ill. 41 Va. (Eliza Walker) Pittsylvania, Va. 39 N.C. (Elizabeth ) Benton, Ark. 33 S.C. (Polly ) Spartanburg, S.C. 31 Ky. (Susannah Satterfield) Allen, Ky. 29 Ky. (Permelia Hardin) Boone, Mo. 27 Ala. (Mary ) Noxubee, Miss. 26 Tenn. (Nancy Box) Houston, Texas JOAIK l& La. * Sabine, La. JOEL Pulaski, Ill. 64 N.C. (Polly ) Wilkes, N.C. 40 Ky. Ray, Mo. 35 N.C. (Elizabeth Durham) Wilkes, N.C. 34 Va. (Elizabeth Moore) Whitley, Ky. 28 Tenn. (Florina ) Humphreys, Tenn. 28 Tenn. (Leah ) Humphreys, Tenn. JOHANN 50 Ky. (Eliza ? ) Jefferson, Ky. JOHN Schuyler, Ill. Boyle, Ky. 76 N.C. Rutherford, Tenn. 76 Va. (Nancy ) Lewis, Tenn. 71 N.C. (Sarah Blackburn) Asher N.C. 70 N.C. (Sarah Harper) Sumter, Ala. 69 Va. (Mary ) Orange, Ind. 69 Va. (Judy DeMoss) Whitley, Ky. 66 Va. (Lucy ) King & Queen, Va 65 Va. (Salley Phillips) Marion, Ky. 65 Va. (Mary Ford) Meade, Ky. 65 N.C. (Lucy ) Yancey, N.C. 60 S.C Union, S.C. 58 Ohio St. Charles, Mo. 57 Tenn. (Elizabeth Cooper) Tuscaloosa, Ala. 57 N.C. (Mary ) Caldwell, N.C. 57 Tenn. (Elizabeth Tucker) Bradley, Tenn. 55 N.C. (Mary ) Montgomery, Tenn; 54 S.C. (Mary Hight) Gwinnett, Ga. 54 S.C. (Mary Ann ) Choctaw, Miss. 53 Ky. (Permelia Pemberson) Boone, Mo. 52 Ga. (Letha Craft) Franklin, Ga. 51 N.C. (Mary ) Wilkes, N.C. 50 Va. (Isabella ) Jackson, W. Va. (1850 INDEX to be continued in next newsletter) QUERY SECTION: I'm searching for information on ELIZABETH PRUETT and Jacob B. Parsons lived in Schuyler Co., Ill. from 1350 to the early 1900's. Anyone that might be related to the Pruett, Parsons line, please write: Nancy Reed, 923 W. 10, Lexington, Ne 68850 - - - - - - - - AMANDA PREWETT was born in Georgia on March 16, 1854. The family moved to St. Clair Co., Ala. and there she married Calvin Newton Mize on Feb. 6, 1873. Amanda died in Polk Co., Ga. on Sept. 26, 1940. Her father was JESSE PREWET (no dates). Her mother may have been a Crow (first name maybe Amanda or Emilene ) b. Feb. 3, 1833, d. Mar. 11, 1903. Barbara W. Austin, 25 Park Road, Dayton, Ohio 45419 - - - - - - - - Seeking information on birthplace of MAGGIE PREWITT, born June 27, 1869, married P.S. Anderson on Feb. 24, 1886, died Feb. 22, 1944 in Alice, Jim Wells Co., Texas. She was the dau. of Patrick Mansfield Prewitt and Sarah (Smart) (first husband Arnett). I would appreciate any information on her birthplace and her mother's family. Roberta Snelton, 5O9 Highwoods Trail, Fort Worth, Tx 76112 - - - - - - - - I'm searching for information on who my JACOB PREWITT was. He is the man mentioned in the 1819 Elbert Co., Ga. Will of William Means, husband of Elizabeth PREWITT Means (b. 1768). William Means Will says, "and if anything should come to me from the estate of Jacob Prewitt, my wife's father..." William Means (b. 1758) resided as a young man in Orange Co., N.C. from at least 1776-1783, was a Rev. Sol. in the N.C. Continental Line, and received bounty lands in that County. He turned up in the vicinity of Elberton, Ga. by 1790, where he married Elizabeth Prewitt. Bruce Means, 1313 N. Duval St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 - - - - - - - - Seeking information on NANCY ANN PRUITT, who married Benjamin East in Goochland Co., Va. in 1773? I have been unable to find when and where Nancy died. I have been unable to find out anything about their sons John and Benjamin. I have thought that their son, Benjamin, was my GRGR Grandfather. Kathryn F. Acosta, 2160 Dorchester Rd., Birmingham, MI 48009 - - - - - - - - ROBERT PRUITT, b. Dec. 25, 1791 Mason Co., (W.) Va., d. Jan. 7, 1860 Schuyler Co., Ill, m. Martha (Patsy) Knapp on Sept, 7, 1812 Mason Co, (W.) Va. Martha was b. May 8, 1797 near Lexington, Ky., and d. Oct. 20, 1855 Schuyler Co., Ill. Georgia Walker, 1700 Searle St., Des Moines, IA 50317 - - - - - - - - WILLIAM PRUETT (b. Nov. 3, 1817 Va.; d. June 6, 1900 Hancock Co., Tenn.) m. 1st: Elizabeth Tracey on Nov. 23, 1835 Giles Co., Va.; Elizabeth (b. Oct. 28, 1819 now Bland Co., Va.; d. Nov. 11, 1859 now Bland Co., Va.) William m. 2nd: Sarah Ann Akers (b. April 5, 1829 Va.; d. Dec. 25, 1915 Hancock Co., Tenn.) William Pruett had (8) children by his first wife and (6) children by his second marriage. Am interested in exchanging information on William Pruett's ancestors, his family, his descendants. Samuel E. Pruett, 105 Stuart Drive, Williamsport, Md. 21795 - - - - - - - - Would like to locate HILLIMAN PRUETT (most likely a brother of William V. Pruett, b. ca 1798 in Ga.) Hillman was a name that has been told in our family as being the father of SAMUEL PRUETT, b. 1831 Ga., and who m. Lucinda Cargill. Hillman was supposed to have left Claiborne Parish, La. and fought in the War with Mexico, then received a land grant somewhere around Waco, Tx. as muster out pay. Lajuan Boyle, 420 Esther, Wake Village, Tx. 75501 - - - - - - - - Need parents of WILLIAM PRUETT (Prewett ) b. Nov. 24, 1814 S.C., married in Ga. to Phoebe Johnson, b. Sept. 4, 1812 S.C. (her mother Jane Johnson, b. 1794 S.C., lived with them in 1850 Cherokee Co., Ala., 1st child, James Luther, b. 1842 Ga. Family then moved to Cherokee Co., Ala. and had: Nancy C. b. 1846 ; William H. b. 1848; Harriet E. b. 1850; John D. b. 18519 and Albert Pinckney b. 1853. William died after 1860 Census - probably in Civil War. Phoebe and family moved back to Rome, Ga. and were recorded in Floyd Co., Ga. in 1870. By 1880, all moved to Stone Co., Ark. Mrs. Gordon H. Woodward, RD 2 Box 122, Endicott, N.Y. 13760 - - - - - - - - The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs for the past ten years have held at $1.00, but because of raises in postage and materials, effective Jan. 1992 we will have to raise subscriptions to $2.00 and hope that will hold for another ten years. - - - - - - - - BOOKS BACK IN STOCK: "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Virginia", 211 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of South Carolina, 130 pages, $10.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Texas", 194 pages, $12.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett 1850 Census", 139 pages, $10. 00 NEW: "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of North Carolina, 124 pages, $10. 00 Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 1800 N.W. 81st St. Des Moines, Ia. 50325-5631 ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jan. 92 No. 22 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come The following was sent to us by Georgia Walker of Des Moines, Iowa Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma ... As late as 1908 there were 36 murders committed in the immediate vicinity during one year, and this was a community that could boast of but a few more than 5,000 residents. Part of the reason for the high crime rate was a dismal conviction record. Killers with money and the right connections often went free. Those who were tried frequently gained acquittal through the efforts of one lawyer, MOMAN PRUIETT. Attorney Pruiett's record was astounding: during his career he defended 342 accused murderers throughout Oklahoma. He got 304 off without any punishment at all, and of the 38 that were found guilty, not one was executed. Only one was sentenced to death, and he was granted presidential clemency. All four suspects were charged with murder and confined to the county jail at Ada. West, Allen and Burell seemed resigned to their fate, but Miller stubbornly refused to accept defeat. Brash and imprudent, he joked about the "stupidity" of the town officials and bragged that the famous MOMAN PRUIETT would win them all acquittals. This turned out to be their undoing. Knowing full well of Pruiett's won-and-lost record in criminal cases, Ada citizens decided to take no chances. Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on April 19, (1909) forty masked men seized the jail. In minutes the four prisoners were dragged from their cells, down the alley, and into an abandoned livery stable where ropes were quickly thrown over ceiling beams... (All four were hung.) Historical Atlas of the Outlaw West, Richard Patterson, (Johnson Pub. Co., 1985) p. 127 - - - - - - - - Iroquois Co., Ill. 1859 - DANIEL PRUITT crossed the plains to Pikes Peak in search of gold, walking most of the way. He didn't find any, and his wife had to knit mittens etc. to send money, so he could come home. - - - - - - - - Mecklenburg Co., Va. Dec. 22, 1800 - NANCY PRUITT m. William Bevill (Reel 48, Richmond) They were also married across the county line in Granville Co., N.C. on Dec. 30, 1800 (no. 4384). Perhaps they lived so close to the state line, that they wanted to be legally married in both states. - - - - - - - - Civil War sentiments run deeps engraved on the tombstone of HENDERSON PRUITTE, Prathers Creek Baptist Cem., Sparta, N.C.s March 24, 1817 March 12, 1909 "reported to be Northern Soldier in the War of 1860" - - - - - - - - The following was sent to us by Barbara Austin of Dayton, Ohio JOHN T. PREWETT was left in Missouri by his father and grandfather, when they journeyed to California in 1849. John Prewett grew to young manhood there, and soon after the great war started; cast his lot with the Confederate Cavalry. During the hard winter of 1862-63, John was resting at the home of his uncle at Dayton, Cass Co., Missouri. In February, 1863, the Federal soldiers from Kansas surrounded the home of Uncle JESSE PREWETT and demanded that all men throw out their arms and come out, for capture. Uncle Jesse finally promised, for his wife and two small girls were there helpless. Just the moment the door was opened, dozens of shots pierced his body. John T. Prewett dragged the body inside and barricaded the door again, not knowing what moment the house would fall in embers, for it had been set on fire before Uncle Jesse consented to surrender. Finally, in desperation, young John opened the door and made a dash for liberty. At once he was wounded, but miraculously by one bullet which shattered his hip. He slid down the slope of the yard and over the bank into the frozen creek, and managed to conceal himself. Union troops thought there was no need to hunt him, as he was riddled with bullets. A neighbor woman hid him until help came from Price's army, and he was sent to the hospital. Price's surgeons could not locate the bullet in his hip, and he carried it to his grave. This would kept John T. Prewett from active service, for he had a stiff hip, which he later overcame, saying no Union bullet would ever make him limp through life. John died at Hollister, San Benito Co., Calif. on October 17, 1924 (Confederate Veteran, Vol 33, jan 1925, p. 184) - - - - - - - - QUERY SECTION: Need to know the ancestry of JOSEPH PUETT, died 1810 Burke Co., N.C. and his wife Frances Adkins, died 1845 Caldwell Co., N.C. Maribeth Vineyard, 428 E. Center St., Mooresville, N.C. 28115 - - - - - - - - Would like information on WILLIAM PRUITT, Sr. 1714-1817, died Madison Co., Ala. 1817. Steve Sims, 804 Wildwood, Bethalto, Ill. 62010 - - - - - - - - JOHN B. PREWITT/PRUITT b. ca 1816 in Ky. m. Nancy Thomas ca 1845. Listed in US Census 1850 in Grayson Co., Ky. Searching for parents of both. US Census of 1860 list WILLIAM R. PREWITT b. ca 1817 living in household with John and Nancy. Suspect William R. and John B. are brothers. Will share data. James L. Pruitt, 2240 Dudley Lane, Burleson, Tx. 76028 - - - - - - - - Still trying to gather information on LEAH PREWIT Keesee. She was born in Ga. in 1822 to John Prewit and Letha Craft, and married George leesee in Franklin Go., Ga. on Feb. 15, 1843. John D. Brannon, 208 Riverbend Road, Ormond Beach, Fl. 32174 - - - - - - - - Still searching for brothers & sisters of REBECCA PRUITT and BRIGHT PRUITT, children of Michael & Elizabeth Pruitt. Rebecca, b. ca 1769, m. John Braswell, Greenville Dist., S.C. by 1790. In 1808 in White Co., Tenn., and 1815 in Jackson Co., Tenn. Dau. Dianah Braswell b. 1797 Greenville, S.C., m. Richard Smith 1819 in Jackson or Smith Co., Tenn., and were first settlers in Gibson Co., Tenn. soon after marriage. Mrs. Eunice H. Young, 1894 East 8325 South, Sandy, Utah 84070 - - - - - - - - BOOKS IN STOCK: "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Virginia", 211 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of South Carolina", 130 pages, $10.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Texas", 194 pages, $12.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of North Carolina", 124 pages, $10.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett 1850 Census", 139 pages $10.00 Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 1800 N.W. 81st St. Des Moines, Ia. 50325-5631 The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $2.00 per year. Your Subscription Expires: - - - - - - - - HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett 1850 INDEX - Heads of families and all males over age 17 (asterisk) indicates not head of family age born wife county state JOHN 49 Md. (Elizabeth ) Jackson, Mo 48 Tenn. (Lucy M. Hart) Lawrence, Ala. 46 N.C. Whitley, Ky. 45 Ky. (Elizabeth ) Greene, Mo. 45 Va. (Margaret Cecil) Hancock, Tenn. 45 Ky. (Barbara Beeker) Carroll, Ind. 44 S.C. (Mary Teagle) Gwinnett, Ga. 44 N.C. (Sarah Hoyle) Union, Ga. 44 Ky. (Elizabeth Holcomb) Vanderburgh, Ind. 44 S.C. (Nancy ) Humphreys, Tenn. 44 Va. (Hannah Owens) Pittsylvania, Va. 43 Ky. (Mary Fleener) Linn, Oregon 41 Ky. (Malissa Taylor) Butler, Ky. 41 Mo. (Catherine ) Scotland, Mo 40 N.C. (Elizabeth ) Kenton, Ky. 40 Ky. (Elizabeth ) Claiborne, La, 40 Tenn. (Sarah ) Panola, Miss, 40 Ky. Mississippi, Mo. 40 Pike, Mo. 40 Ky. (Louisiana ) Anderson, Texas 39 Tenn. (Rachel Wylie) Conway, Ark. 39 S.C. (Artimicia Shaw) Hancock, Miss. 38 Miss. (Mary ) Newton, Miss. 38 Va. Caswell, N.C. 38 Tenn.( Elizabeth Givens ) Williamson, Tenn. 37 Ky. (Elvia ) Chariton, Mo. 36 S.C. (Harriet Walton) Pickens, Ala. 36 S.C. (Jane Kyle ) Shelby, Ind. 36 Ky (Almira Murry ) Rockcastle, Ky. 35 Tenn. (Serena Branson) Parke, Ind. 35 Ga. (Elizabeth ) Pike, Miss. 35 Mo. (Aramentia ) Ripley, Mo. 35 Ill. (Mahala McAlister) Saline, Mo. 35 S.C. (Marina ) Spartanburg, S.C. 34 Ky. (Amarylis Conover ) Franklin, Ky. 34 N.C. (Maria E. ) Burke, N.C. 34 S.C. (Malinda Brown ) Hardeman, Tenn. 34 Ky. * (Rhoda Chrisler) Jefferson, Ky. 34 Ga. (Sarah Fountain) Wilcox, Ala. 33 S.C. (Milly ) Talladega, Ala. 33 Ga. (Susan Neal ) Franklin, Ga. 33 Tenn. (Rhoda ) Polk, Tenn. 32 unk Gibson, Ind. 32 Ky. (Nancy Thomas ) Grayson, Ky. 32 Ky. * Greene, Mo. 31 Ky. (Elizabeth ) Montgomery, Ill. 31 Va. (Lidda Beavers ) Tazewell, Va. 30 Ky. * Scott, Ky. 30 Tenn. (Elizabeth Caruthers) Monroe, Miss. 3O Ky. Brazoria, Texas 28 Ala. (Maria ) Madison, Ala. 28 Ind. (Nancy ) Conway, Ark. 28 Ohio (Hannah ) Fayette, Ill. 28 Tenn. Sullivan, Tenn. 27 Ala. (Lydia White ) Pickens, Ala. 27 Mo. (Susan Higgins ) Daviess, Mo. 27 Va. (Dolly Clanton) Greene, Tenn. 26 Tenn. (Susan H. ) Marion, Ala. 26 Ky. (Ann E. Barnhill ) Bartholomew, Ind. 26 Ind. (Emaline Hynman) Monroe, Ind. 26 S.C. (Tabitha ) Chickasaw, Miss. 26 Ala. (Margaret ) Attala, Miss. 26 N.C. (Susannah Earl) Cleveland, N.C. 26 S.C. (Martna ) Spartanburg, S.C. 25 Tenn. (Mary A. Boyd ) Caldwell, Ky. 25 Tenn. (Elizabeth ) Wilson, Tenn. 24 S.C. (Martha ) Benton, Ala. 24 Ill. El Dorado, Calif. 24 Ky. (Sally ) Cumberland, Ky. 24 Va. (Alice Spencer ) Morgan, Ky. 24 Tenn. (Elizabeth A. Hampton) Carroll, Tenn. 23 Ga. * Oktibbeha, Miss. 23 Ill. Scotland, Mo. 23 Tenn. (Lavinia ) Lewis, Tenn. 22 Ky. * Boyle, Ky. 21 Mo. El Dorado, Calif. 21 Ga. Chickasaw, Miss. 21 Tenn. (Martha ) Bradley, Tenn. 21 N.C. (Malissa ) Montgomery, Tenn. 21 S.C. * Spartanburg, S.C. 20 Ga. * Cherokee, Ga. 20 S.C. * Spartanburg, S.C. 20 Ky. * Cumberland, Ky. 19 Ind. * Yell, Ark. 19 Ga. * Van Buren, Ark. 19 Ga. * Harris, Ga. 19 Ky. * Breckinridge, Ky. 19 Mo. * Scotland, Mo. 19 S.C. * Anderson, S.C. 19 Tenn. * Humphreys, Tenn. 18 Ala. * Union, Ark. 18 Tenn. * Graves, Ky. 18 Ky. Carter, Ky. 18 S C. * Abbeville, S.C. 18 Tenn. Montgomery, Tenn. 17 Ga. Carroll, Ga. 17 Ky. * Morgan, Ind. 17 Tenn. * Panola, Miss. JOHNATHAN 60 S.C. (Polly ) Cherokee, Ala. 57 N,C. (Elizabeth Branson) Parke, Ind. 37 Ky. * Morgan, Ind. 26 S.C. (Martha ) Abbeville, S.C. 23 Ky. (Patience Phelps) Madison, Ky. 18 Tenn. (Catherine Bruner) Benton, Ala. 18 Ind. Parke, Ind. 17 Ind. * Parke, Ind. JOHNSON 42 N.C. (Patsy Noel) Parke, Ind. JOSEPH 72 Va. (Theodelia ) Scotland, Mo. 56 N.C. (Emily ) Caldwell, N.C. 55 Ga. (Elizabeth Cannon) Tallapoosa, Ala. 55 N.C. (Nancy ) Burke, N.C. 52 Va. (Sarah Thomas) Pittsylvania, Va. 50 Va, Tazewell, Va. 48 Ky. (Nancy ) Putnam, Ind. 48 S.C. (Violet ) Lincoln, Tenn. 35 Ill. (Mary ) Bastrop, Texas 34 Ga. (Manerva ) Oglethorpe, Ga. 32 S.. (Phoebe Reid) Leon, Texas 31 S.C. (Malinda Chandler) Benton, Ala. 31 Ky. (Sally h. ) Tippah, Miss. 30 Ky. (Neoma Nash) Lincoln, Mo. (1850 INDEX to be continued in next newsletter) ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER June 92 No. 23 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come [photo of George W. Prewitt omitted] George W. Prewitt was born near Blue Springs, Jackson Co., Mo. on Dec. 16, 1836 to Benjamin Mosby Prewitt and Mary Ann Fisher. After George's father died enroute to the California gold fields in 1849, George was reared by his uncle, George Fisher. From April 1863 to November 1865, George W. Prewitt was in the cattle business in Colorado and New Mexico with Solomon Young of Jackson Co., Mo. and supplied the U.S. government with cattle for the various forts in the west. George died at Blue Springs, Mo. on July 26, 1917, and was buried in the Blue Springs Cemetery. - - - - - - - - GOOCHLAND CO., VA. COURT ORDER BOOKS, 1728-1735; Index ANDREW PRUIT - Bk 1, p. 8, 47, 64, 89, 109, 124, 133, 148, 152, 165, 206, 223, 237, 245, 250; Bk 2, p. 14, 30, 36, 50, 55, 70, 72, 90, 92, 115, 116, 120, 121, 141; Bk 3, p. 172, 250, 251, 368. HUGH PRUIT - Bk 1, p. 72, 217, 252; Bk 2, p. 4, 31, 50, 71, 84, 110. RICHARD PRUIT - Bk 3, p. 368. RICHARD PRUIT of Henrico Co. - Bk 2, p. 116, 121. THOMAS PRUIT - Bk 1, p. 6, 11, 13, 17, 25, 32, 35, 39, 43, 45, 48, 55, 57, 61, 62, 65, 69, 72, 89, 109; Bk 2, p, 19, 20, 40, 45, 58, 63, 73, 74, 76, 93, 96, 101, 112, 114 116, 121, 129, 130, 131, 134, 136, 137, 138, 160, 183; Bk 3, p. 2, 6 13, 23, 28, 42, 44, 47, 58, 60, 71, 78, 80, 90, 97, 99, 107, 115, 134, 138, 143, 173, 175, 177 BOOKS IN STOCK: "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Virginia", 211 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of South Carolina, 130 pages, $10.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of North Carolina, 124 pages, $10.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett 1850 Census", 139 pages, $10.00 "Isham Prewitt of Virginia", 125 pages, $10.00 Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 1800 N.W. 81st St. Des Moines, Ia. 50385-5631 The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Queries, Announcements, and other items of interest are accepted for the newsletter without cost. Subscription $2.00 per year. [Far Side Cartoon Omitted] QUERY SECTION: Desire contact with those whose PRUITTS were in Tenn. in Anderson Co., Blount Co., Jackson or Smith Co. in first half of 1800's, or in Greenville Dist., S.C, late 1700's. My REBECCA PRUITT, born ca 1774, m. John Braswell by 1790 in Greenville Dist,, S.C. In 1808 was in White Co,, Tenn. Mrs. Eunice H. Young, 1894 East 8325 South, Sandy, Utah 84093. - - - - - - - - SIBELLA PRUITT/PRUETT b. ca 1770 in N.C. or Va., m. John Husbands before 1790 in Orange Co., N.C. area. She was probably of Quaker faith. Sibella and John were early Ky. settlers as they moved to Henderson Co., Ky. in 1791. Sibella died in Henderson after 1816. Any information would be appreciated. Will share data. Frances Smith, 2448 Fox Harbor Drive S., Indianapolis, In. 46227. - - - - - - - - Would like to correspond with those who have knowledge of MARGARET "Peggy PREWITT dau. of Isham Jr. and Edith (Edah) Brumfield Preivitt. Peggy married, first, John B. Latimer. John died 1814 Mercer Co., Ky. leaving children: Melton Latimer: Isham Prewitt Latimer; America Latimer; and John Latimer. Peggy married second, Nov. 7, 1816, Mercer Co., Ky. to John Ward. John Ward and Peggy had at least four children: Martha Ann Ward, b. 1817 Mo.; Orsiel Ward; Cynthia Ward; and Samuel Ward. John Ward died 1844 in Hempstead Co., Ark. Does anyone know when and where Peggy died? Nora Garrett, P.O. Box 154, Newkirk, Ok. 74647. - - - - - - - - I am still trying to sort thru the PRUITT's in Sugarloaf Twp., Van Buren Co., Ark. in 1850. Who was the father of WILLIAM O. PRUITT, b. 1825, m. Lucy Stanlin, had: John Henry Pruitt, b. Oct. 10, 1845 Wayne Co., Mo., moved to Van Buren Co., Ark. ca 1850. John H. Pruitt, P.O. Box 509, Carmel, N.Y. 10512. - - - - - - - - Would like to exchange information on JOHN PRUETT and Alice Addison in the 1700's and their ancestors. Barbara Moore, R 12, Box 378, New Braunfels, Tx. 78132. - - - - - - - - Trying to find descendants of these PREWITT's/PRUITT's. William C., b. 1850; Jesse G., b. 1851; and Harmon R., b. 1853, all in Tenn.; David, b. 18549 Edwin, b. 1855; Margaret, b. 1857; Betsy A., b. 1858; Sarah, b. 1862; and Wiley, b. 1864, all in Fayette Co., Ill. They were living in Fayette Co., Ill. in 1860 and 1870. Children of Micajah Prewitt and wife, Permelia Jane Hammons, grandchildren of Elisha and Sarah Prewitt. Marie Hammons, 12017 - 12th St., Plattsmouth, Ne. 68048. PREWITT - PRUITT IN ENGLAND (reprinted from June 1982 Newsletter ) 1202 - MATHEW PRUET was listed in the "Pipe Rolls" (P.H. Reney, Dict. of British Surnames, London, 1958, p. 259) 1249 - It was found that WILLIAM PRUWET and ADAM, his son, did damage to the King's property in Winchester (Inquest Calendar, Vol. II, p. 127) 1251, Dec. 12 - (The Feast of St. Gregory) The Earl of Derby released REGINALD PRUET and his issue and their lands and holdings from "servitutem" and made them freemen (Vol. I, p. 372, Charter Rolls, Henry III). 1273 - ANDREW and WILLIAM PRUET were mentioned in the "Hundred Rolls of Cambridge". 1275 - HENRY PRUET was pardoned a twelve shilling fine for contempt (Close Rolls, Edward I, p. 175 & 520). 1278 - HUGH PRUET of Somerset went surety for 40 Pounds (Westminister Record of Oct. 23, 1278). 1317, Feb. 14 - THOMAS PRUWET of Devon was mentioned in "Dwelly's Name Indices". 1322, May 18 - (Tuesday after Barnabas) at a council held at Old Sarum, CHRISTINA PREWET sold land reserving a rent for her sons, NICHOLAS (Close Roll Cal., p. 62). 1327 - RICHARD PRUET and THOMAS PRUWET, both of Somerset, were mentioned in Dwelly's Names. 1422 - RICHARD PRUET and ALICE, his wife, sued John Seyntclere, the elder, for land and rents in Cruk and Eastham (Somerset Plea Rolls for Easter Term 4, Henry VI (1422-1461). 1538, Feb. - JOHN PREWETT received a A.B. degree from the University of Oxford; became a fellow at Exter College in 1539; with a A.M. at the Michaelmas Term 1543. 1552 - JOHN PRUET married Tamsen Smith at Stockland Gaunts in Somerset (Boyd's Master Index). 1558 - Two with the spelling PREWETT are mentioned in the "Bristol Wills." 1600 - There was a PREWET family in Hampton, Middlesex. 1619 - THOMAS PRUET, and John and William Privett were listed as leaving Salisbury for Virginia (Parker's Bristol to America, p. 89 & 93). NOTE: William Privett and his son, John Privett, were among the early settlers of North Carolina, and were the ancestors of a long line of Privet's in North Carolina. 1624 - STEPHEN PRUET gave up rental of church land in West Monkton of Somerset (Weavers Somerset, p. 403). 1627 - JOHN PRUIT of Somerset sued John Green (Somerset Society, Vol. 24, p. 53). 1636 - Two PRUETS were buried from Covent and Benet Wharf in London. 1636 - THOMAS PREWITT and seven others were transported to Virginia (Charles River Co.) (Patent Bk 1). W. B. Bowman "Bristol to America", London, 1929, p. 64, shows a THOMAS PRUATT of Salisbury listed for Virginia 1654-1663. 1676 - WILLIAM PRUET transported to Maryland. 1678 - ANDREW PRUETT out of Old England, came to Dorchester Co., Md 1690 - BENJAMIN PRUITT was transported to Accomack Co., Va. by John Washbourne. - - - - - - - - Several people have thought that the Prewitt's of Virginia originated with the French Huguenot, Roger Pratt, and his wife Mary. When Roger and Mary Prouit settled at Manakin, Virginia in 1699 (The Huguenot, 1926, Vol. 2, p. 15), the Prewitt's had been recorded in Henrico Co., Va. records for over 20 years. John Prewitt donated to a fund to help "the poverty stricken settlement of French Huguenots at Manikin Town in 1700" (Virginia Historical Collections, No. 5, Huguenot Emigration to Virginia, p. 65). In Goochland Co., Va. on Oct. 19, 1728, a girl was born to Roger Pret (Documents, Huguenot Emigration, Richmond, 1886, p. 81). The 1729 Tithables for King William Parish, Goochland Co., Va. (p. 378 Va, Hist. & Bio., 1904) lists THOMAS PRUET (Prouet) with 1 tith, and on the next line is ROGER PRET. This variation in spelling tends to show that these two were not of the same family. The Order Books of Goochland Co., Va. list PRUIT 115 times, and also lists Roger and Mary PRATT 21 times. In Goochland Co., Va. on May 28, 1730, the Inventory of Roger PRATT was presented by Mary PRATT. Thomas Pruet married a French Huguenot widow, Mary (Chastain) Ducray, and this is believed to be the only Huguenot connection with the Prewitt family. The Chastain's followed the Prewitt's into South Carolina, then to Georgia. - - - - - - - - Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Heads of Families, 1850 Index, will be continued in next newsletter. ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER Jan 93 No. 24 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come [picture of Martha (Chandler) Prewitt omitted] Martha (Chandler) Prewitt was born in Halifax Co., Va. on March 6, 1762 to Robert Chandler and Mary Hamblen. Martha married Robert Prewitt in Halifax Co., Va. on May 23, 1782, and had ten children. In 1794, Robert, Martha and five children moved to Kentucky, and settled on Walnut Hill Road between Lexington and Winchester. They built the first brick house in that area. When Martha received a legacy from Virginia, Robert urged her to spend lt on fine furnishings for the house, on silver, and objects of art, which she did. Martha loved fine horses and often rode some thirty miles to visit members of her family. Her favorite mount was called "Blaize". Robert died on April 14, 1819, and Martha died on June 29, 1833. Both were buried in the family burying ground on Walnut Hill Road ln Fayette Co., Kentucky. Announcing: "PREWITT - PRUITT RECORDS OF ALABAMA" 205 pages of vital records and lineage, plus a 34 page index. This book contains our most up to date lineages. In the past two years, we have received much data that has added to the early Prewitt lineages and has changed others. (See Books in Stock section) WARNING - WARNING - WARNING A MATTHEW PRUETT that resided at 6284 Browns Mill Rd., Lithonia, Ga., 30038, has telephoned myself and others in Alabama, and possibly in Georgia and South Carolina, to extract Pruett information under the pretense of exchanging his data on the descendants of Charlie Rossen Green Pruett. He made numerous phone calls to myself to get data over the phone and said he was mailing considerable data to us. The next phone call he said he forgot to mail the data and his wife, who worked at the Post Office, would mail it the next day. The next phone call he said the package came back because there was no postage on it. The next phone call he said the package came back because there was not enough postage on it. Then when we were getting wise to the situation, and stopped giving out data over the phone, Matthew said he decided not to send his data since it was not up to date. Our correspondence to him then came back "moved left no address". Then on Sept. 29, 1992, we got a call from an A.T.& T. investigator wondering who had made numerous phone calls to us from Georgia. It seems Matthew had charged all those numerous and lengthy long distance phone calls to someone else's phone. - - - - - - - - Latest information on the family of WILLIAM PREWITT and Judith Dudley? (A great granddaughter had a written record that Judith was a Dudley) (H151) David Prewitt, b. 1746 Brunswick Co., Va.; m. Sarah; and died in Union Co., S.C. in 1823. (H152) Richard Prewitt, b. 1748 Lunenburg Co., Va.; m. Fanny Sandridge in Guilford Co., N.C. Oct. 4, 1771; resided Surry Co., N.C. in 1785 before moving to Union Co., S.C. where he died about 1808. (H153) Willis Prewitt; m. 2nd? Esther Wright; resided Rockingham and Stokes Co., N.C. (H154) Samuel Prewitt, b. 1751 Halifax Co., Va.; resided Hogans Creek, Rockingham Co., N.C.; moved to Abbeville Co., S.C. by 1795; and died there before 1840. (H155) Obediah Prewitt, b. 1752 Halifax Co., Va.; m. Mary Palmer; and died in Union Co., S.C. in 1796. (H156) Joshua Prewitt, b. 1753 Halifax Co., Va.; m. Mary Fowler in N.C. in 1787; resided Hogans Creek, Rockingham Co., N.C., and moved to Abbeville Co., S.C. by 1810; died in Anderson Co., S.C. in 1842. (H157) Ransom Prewitt, b. 1754 Halifax Co., Va.; m. Isabelle; a son born in Guliford Co., N.C. in 1785; moved to Newberry Co., S.C. by 1790; died in Bedford Co., Tenn. in 1830. (H158) John Prewitt, b. 1755 Halifax Co., Va.; m. Mary Copper; entered 50 acres on Hogans Creek, then Guliford Co., N.C. in 1780; moved to Abbeville Co., S.C. by 1795. (H159) Dudley Prewitt, b. 1756 Halifax Co., Va.; m. Ann; died in Edgefield Co., S.C. in 1803. (H15-(10) Peter Prewitt, b. 1760 Halifax Co., Va.; m. Judith; resided Surry Co., N.C. in 1787; Stokes Co., N.C. in 1790; moved to Spartanburg Co., S.C. by 1820; and died there in 1823. - - - - - - - - HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) Prewitt Pruitt-Pruett 1850 INDEX - Heads of families and all males over age 17 * (asterisk) indicates not head of family age born wife county state JOSEPH 29 Tenn. (Sarah A. Thurman) Sumner, Tenn. 28 S.C. * Talladega, Ala. 27 Va. (Elizabeth Southerds) Rockcastle, Ky. 26 Tenn. (Lettie Barnett) Rutherford, Tenn. 25 Va. * Washington, Tenn. 24 Ky. (Rebecca ?) Madison, Ky. 21 Tenn (Jane Hale) Jackson, Ala. 21 Va. * Tazewell, Va. 20 Tenn. * Smith, Tenn. 18 Ky. * Boyle, Ky. 18 N.C. * Caldwell, N.C. 17 Va. Wyoming, W. Va. JOSEPHINE 20 Tenn. * Humphreys, Tenn. JOSHUA 84 Va. (Betsy ) Breckinridge, Ky. 55 N.C. (Nancy ) Smith, Tenn. 51 Va. Vanderburgh, Ind. 51 Ky. (Nancy Haden) Todd, Ky. 50 N.C. (Kesiah ) Fentress, Tenn. 48 Ga. (Elizabeth Means) Franklin, Ga. 40 Ky. (Elizabeth Stone) Henry, Ky. 23 Ala. * Sumter, Ala. 22 Va. * (Nancy Jones) Giles, Va. 21 S.C. (Rachel Callaham) Anderson, S.C. 21 Tenn. * Hardeman, Tenn. 19 Ga. (Elizabeth Burgess) Benton, Ala. JOSIAH 50 Tenn. (Jane ) Franklin, Ala. 23 Ala. (Mary Fox) Pickens, Ala. 23 Ind. (Isabel ) Decatur, Ind. JUDY 60 N.C. Hall, Ga. JULIA 36 S.C. Anderson, S.C. KATHERINE 28 Ky. Allen, Ky. KESIAH 66 Va. Gallia, Ohio KEZIAH 70 N.C. * (nee Stokes) Franklin, Ga. KIRK 51 Ga. (Elizabeth Harris) Monroe, Miss. L. E. 33 Ky. (America ) Clark, Mo. L. P. (m) 17 Ga. * Forsyth, Ga. LABAN 49 Ga. (Mary L. ) Lewis, Mo. LAMON 18 Ky. * Allen, Ky. LAVINA 37 Ga. Jackson, Ga. LEANA 20 Va. * Pittsylvania, Va. LELIA 30 Ky. * Madison, Ky. LEMUEL 26 Tenn. (Mary J. Eanes) Chickasaw, Miss. LETTY 30 S.C. Spartanburg, S.C. LEVI 51 Ga. (Hiney Lewis) Oktibbeha, Miss. 50 N.C. Graves, Ky. 50 Ky. (Margaret Boyce) Scott, Ky. 36 Ga. (Malinda ) Lowndes, Ala. 35 Ky. (Mary E. Coleeman) Fayette, Ky. 35 Ill. (Hannah ) Navarro, Texas LEWIS 48 Tenn. (Martha ) Laclede, Mo. 35 Ky. (Emliae Hubbard) Whitley, Ky. 31 Tenn. (Polly Ann ) Van Buren, Ark. 23 Va. Scott, Va. 18 Ten.l. * Humphreys, Tenn. LINDSY (m) 17 N.C. Franklin, N.C. LITTLETON 40 Ga. (Lucinda ) Clarke, Ala. 26 Ky. (Evaline Baker) Henry, Mo. LOAMY 23 Ky. (Eliza J. Davidson) Brown, Ind. LOUISA 20 Tenn. * Humphreys, Tenn. LOUISE 30 Monroe, Ind. LOVEL 17 Tenn. * Hardeman, Tenn. LUANNY 23 Ky. * Carter, Ky. LUCINDA 42 Ky. Carroll, Ind. 28 N.C. * Stokes, N.C. 23 Ark. * Clark, Ark. 20 N.C. Cleveland, N.C. 18 Ind. (nee Shortridge) Carroll, Ind. LUCY 42 Va. (nee Shelton) Marion, Ill. 40 Va. * Wilson, Tenn. 21 Va. Pittsylvania, Va. LUSTER 25 Tenn. * Smith, Tenn. LYDIA ? ? Camden, N.J. 23 N.C. * Stokes, N.C. (1850 INDEX to be continued in next newsletter) BOOKS IN STOCK: NEW: "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Alabama", 205 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Virginia", 211 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of North Carolina", 124 pages, $10.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of South Carolina", 130 pages, $10.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett 1850 Census", 139 pages, $10.00 "Isham Prewitt of Virginia", 125 pages, $10.00 Prices include postage and handling. Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 1800 N.W. 81st St. Des Moines, Ia. 50325-5631 The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $2.00 per year. Your Subscription Expires: QUERY SECTION: Desire contact with desc. of BRITE PRUITT, b. 1770. died 1836 Morgan Co., Ind.; res. 1790-1800 Greenville Dist., S.C.; also with desc, of his sister Rebecca, b. ca 1774, m. John Braswell in Greenville Dist. S.C ca 1790. 1808 White Co., Tenn.; 1815 Jackson Co., Tenn. Eurice Young, 1894 East 8325 South, Sandy, Utah 84093 - - - - - - - - Desire contact with ROBERT CHANDLER PREWITT (b. 3-9-1923) last known address was Alamos, N.M. or with his son Robert Chandler Prewitt (b. 7-30- 1949). Mrs. Martha Springer Pollock, 4701 Date Ave. No. 403, La Mesa, Ca. 91941 - - - - - - - - I would like to have any information on THOMAS JEFFERSON PRUITT and his wife, Orentha Eliza Sultana Hudson who were born in Georgia in 1833 and 1839. They had a daughter named Katherine 0. Pruitt and I would like to know where she was born. The family says that Thomas was overseer on the Hudson plantation in Troup Co., Ga. they moved to Louisiana. Marilyn Locke, 2240 Gillis Court, Maitland, Fl. 32751 - - - - - - - - PLEASANT PREWITT, son of Joseph Prewitt and Leah Moss, moved from Franklin, Mo. to Texas at an early date, and was one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred Texas Colonists. On July 24, 1824, Pleasant received title to a league of land in present Matagorda Co., Texas. ====================================================================== PREWITT - PRUITT NEWSLETTER June 93 No. 25 Preserving the Past ... For Generations to Come WANTED WANTED WANTED Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett place names to be published in the Jan. 94 Newsletter. If you know of a Pruitt-Pruett-Prewitt town, cemetery, road, landmark, etc. pass it along to us, along with its location and who it was named after, if known. - - - - - - - - LEVI PRUITT - Name omitted from the San Jacinto rolls printed in 1836. He came to Texas in 1823, as is stated in the Headright Certificate issued to him February 15, 1838 for a league and labor of land by the Houston County Board of Land Commissioners. Mr. Pruitt was a brother of Martin Pruitt. He was married to Hannah Trenary, daughter of John B. Trenary. He was a member of Captain Hayden Arnold's Company. His County Certificate, for service immediately prior to and after the battle of San Jacinto, if issued, is not to be found in the files of the General Land Office. He received Bounty Certificate No. 784 for 320 acres of land for serving in the army from May 9 to August 9, 1836. On January 6, 1852 Mr. Pruitt was issued donation Certificate No. 407 for 640 acres of land for having participated in the Battle of San Jacinto. He was living in Navarro County at that time and sold his certificate to George Barnard for $100.00. He could not write. He affixed his mark to the deed of transfer. (The 1850 Census of Navarro Co., Texas shows: Levi Pruit, age 35 b. Ill.; and I Martin Pruit, age 34 b. Ill.) Sent to us by Patsy Hand of Victoria, i Texas. - - - - - - - - JOSEPH PRUITT a farmer living four miles south of Aurelia was shot and killed by James Elmore. Both men are from Kentucky and it is likely that it is the out growth of an old feud. (Spencer Reporter, Spencer, Iowa, Nov. 29, 1916, p. 2) - - - - - - - - The Prewitt-Pruitt Newsletter is published each June and January. Subscription costs $2.00 per Year. - - - - - - - - BOOKS IN STOCK: "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Virginia", 211 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of North Carolina", 124 pages, $10.00 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett Records of Alabama", 205 pages, $12.50 "Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett 1850 Census", 139 pages, $10.00 Prices include postage and handling. Order from: Richard A. Prewitt 1800 N.W. 81st St. Des Moines, IA 50325-5631 HEADS OF FAMILIES U.S. CENSUS: (continued) Prewitt-Pruitt-Pruett 1850 INDEX - Heads of families and all males over age 17 * (asterisk) indicates not head of family age born wife county state M.A. Sumner, Tenn. MAC 17 Tenn. Travis, Texas MACAJAH 37 N.C. (Dlelah ) Burke, N.C. MADISON 35 Va. (Sarah A. ) Shelby, Mo. 17 Ga. * Talladega, Ala. MAGELINA 22 Va. Grundy, Ill. MAHALA JANE 56 Ill. * Hopkins, Texas MAJOR 50 S.C. (Sarah Broom) Walker, Ala. 38 Va. (Bennetta ) Taylor, Ky. 30 Ky. (Malinda Allen) Montgomery, Ill. 17 N.C.* Wilkes, N.C. MAKAKI 61 Tenn. Attala, Miss. MALACKI 18 Tenn. * Williamson, Tenn. MALINDA (nee Starkey) Madison, Ill. 34 Va. Wyoming, W.Va. 18 Mo.* Daviess, Mo. MANOAH 51 Tenn. (Mary A. Phillips) Cass, Texas MANUEL 24 Ky. (Susan ) Madison, Ky. MARCUS 46 Ga. Rankin, Miss. MARGARET 68 N.C.* (nee Millford) Kemper, Miss. 40 S.C.* Benton, Ala. 21 Va. Caroline, Va. MARIA 40 Ky.* Breckinridge, Ky. MARIDETTE Johnson, Ill. MARK 46 Ky. (Sarah A. Wilkes) Chickasaw, Miss. MARSHALL 20 Va.* Marion, Ill 20 Ky.* Parke, Ind. MARTHA 57 Ky. (nee Thompson) Randolph, Mo. 52 Tenn. (nee Looney) Lawrence, Ala. 34 Va. Tazewell, Va. 29 Ind. (nee Graham) Shelby, Ind. 28 Ga. Talladega, Ala. 23 Ky.* Parke, Ind. 21 Ala.* Noxubee, Miss. 19 Ky. Breckinridge, Ky. 19 Va. Pittsylvania, Va. 17 Ky.* Fayette, Ill. MARTIN Jersey, Ill. (Mary Fay) Madison, Ill. 42 S.C. (Nancy ) Gwinnett, Ga. 41 Ala. (Rebecca ) Maury, Tenn. 40 N.C. (Ursley ) Stokes, N.C. 34 S.C. (Nancy ) Forsyth, Ga. 34 Ill. (Hannah ) Navarro, Texas 27 Ind. (Sarah Rudolph) Brown, Ind. 23 Ala.* Clarke, Ala. 20 Ill. (Sarah ) Brown, Ill. 15 Ill. Greene, Ill. MARY Fayette, Ky. 64 Ga. Marengo, Ala. 56 N.C. Caswell, N.C. 52 Ga. Montgomery, Ill. 50 N.C. Fayette, Tenn. 40 England Brazoria, Texas 32 N.C. Meigs, Tenn. 30 Ky. (nee Fisher) Jackson, Mo. 30 Tenn. Franklin, Tenn 30 S.C.* Hardeman, Tenn. 27 Ga.* Franklin, Ga. 27 Tenn.* Gibson, Tenn. 25 Ky. Whitley, Ky. 25 Ky. Hardin, Ky. 25 Va.* Caroline, Va. 23 Ind.* Marion, Ind. 23 Va.* Carter, Ky. 22 Ala. Tishomingo, Miss. 21 Tenn.* Smith, Tenn. 20 Ky.* Boyle, Ky. 20 Mo.* Scotland, Mo. 19 Mo. Texas, Mo. MASHACK 39 Ga. (Rachel ) Marengo, Ala. MASON 30 S.C.* Spartanburg, S.C. MASTON 64 S.C. Hardeman, Tenn. 30 Ga. (Sophia Bell) Leake, Miss. 24 Ala.* Pickens, Ala. (1850 INDEX to be continued in next newsletter) QUERY SECTION: Desire contact with descendants of DAVID PRUITT (son of Moses Pruitt, Sr. and Rachel), b. 1800 S.C., and moved with his family between 1800 and 1805 to Warren Co., Ky., which later became Allen Co., Ky. David Pruitt m. Lucinda Hurt in Allen Co., Ky. on Jan. 31, 1818. Children of David and Lucinda include: William, b. 1822 Ind.; Mahalia, b. 1826 Ky.; James, b. 1838 Ill., married a Lightfoot; David, b. 1841 Ill.; John, b. 1843 Ill.; Clarenda, B. 1845 Ill.; and Lucinda, b. 1846 Ill. David is listed in marion Co., Ind. in 1840 and Jefferson Co., Ill in 1850. Contact: Sandra Pruitt Miller, 100 Downing Place, Greer, SC 29650 - - - - - - - - - - Would like to hear from anyone related to this family, or knowing of the family. ANDREW JACKSON PRUETT, Sr., b. April 7, 1818 Princeton, Caldwell Co., Ky., m. 1st: Sarah A. McKane; 1850 Census Sumter Co., Ala.: Andrew, 32 Ky.; Sarah, 32 S.C.; Thomas A., 8 Ala.; Virginia, 6 Ala.; George W., 4 Ala.; Martha A., 8/12 Ala. Andrew m. 2nd: Rachel Elizabeth Grammer at Mobile, Ala about 1853; ch: Ellen, b. 1854 Ala.; John, b. 1855 Ala.; Addie, b. 1860 Ala.; and Andrew Jackson Pruett, jr., b. Dec. 17, 1863 near Mobile (in Baldwin Co.), Ala. Andrew, Sr. died at mobile, Ala. June 2, 1865. Joyce Beckett, 520 Chicago St. S.E., Albany, OR 97321 - - - - - - - - - - Seeking information on DOAK(ES) or WILLIS PRUITT. DOAK PRUITT, b. 1778 N.C.; m. Amelia "Milly" Hanks in Granville Co., N.C. on Sept. 27, 1799; moved to Henderson Co., Ky. in 1808, and died in Henderson Co., Ky. in 1832. Their son, WILLIS PRUITT, b. Aug. 31, 1810 henderson Co., Ky.; m. jane Moredock in Vanderburgh Co., Ind. on Nov. 19, 1832; resided Warren Co., Illinois. Thelma Heflin, 837 Orange Rd., Harlan, IA 51537-5607 - - - - - - - - - - I would like to correspond with descendants of Prewetts/Pruitts from Whitley Co., Ky. The 1850 Census lists the following Pruitts: William m. to Sally; children, Leanna, James, Enoch and Elizabeth; also listed is Susan, widow of Elijah Prewett. These Prewetts were possibly from Grainer Co., Tenn. and connected to my line. Darlene Hand, 1234 320 St. E., Northfield, MN 55057-5477 - - - - - - - - - - ELIJAH PREWITT, Jr. m. Thamer Hill in Madison Co., Ky. on Oct. 12, 1812. Did they have a dau. MARY PREWITT who m. James Hill in Madison Co., Ky. about 1840? Al Rousseau, 3440 39th S.W., Seattle, WA 98116-3416 - - - - - - - - - - Need information regarding the Prewitt who landed in South Carolina with a bench legged dog. Follow up verbal history reveals that a Prewitt child was captured by Indians and was tortured to death. A descendant GEORGE H. PREWITT m. Elizabeth Tarkington in Williamson Co., Tenn. in 1807. He served in the Militia in 1812. Seeking information on the Prewitt who immigrated and the Prewitts prior to George H. Prewitt. Cled F. Pruitt, 417 Cumberland Dr., Hurst, TX 76054 - - - - - - - - - - Need parents of WILLIAM PRUETT, b. Nov. 24, 1814 S.C. His wife was Phoebe, b. Sept. 4, 1812 S.C., dau. of widow Jane Jonson (b. 1794 S.C.). William and family in 1850 & 1860 Census Cherokee Co., Ala. He enlisted in Civil War, no further record. Phoebe was in Floyd Co., Ga. in 1870; moved to Stone Co., Ark by 1874, and died in Stone Co., Ark. March 12, 1887. Shirley Woodward, 2016 NY Rt. 26, Endicott, N.Y. 13760 - - - - - - - - - - Searching for ancestry of JESSE PREWETT, b. ca. 1830 Ga. or Ala.; m. Malinda Crow, b. Feb. 3, 1833, d. March 11, 1803, who may have been part Indian. Their daughter, AMANDA PREWETT (1854-1940) m. Calvin Newton Mize in St. Clair Co., Ala in 1973. Barbara Austin, 25 Park Road, Dayton, OH 45419-3002 - - - - - - - - - - Seeking other descendants of the JOHN PREWETT (all spellings) "of Virginia" who settled in Tennessee, along the Natchez Trace (Maury and Hickman Counties) before 1820. He wa probably born around 1774 in Virginia. In the 1850 Census (Lewis Co., Tn.), his wife's name was "Nancy age 76 b. Va,". Known children were William B. (m. Nancy Marr & Nancy Ladd) born ca. 1800 in Ky. and Lottie (m. George Lumpkin) born 1808 Ky. Possible other sons were Hardin (b. ca 1810 Tenn., d. before 1860) and Perkins Pruett (b. ca 1820), who lived in Hickman, Lewis (1850) & Wayne Co., Tenn. (1840). Dorothy P. Stanton, 501 El Capitan Drive, Danville, CA 94526-4923 - - - - - - - - - - Seeking parents of JAMES MONROE PRUETT-PREWITT, b. ca 1811 St. Luis, Mo.; m. 1st: Sarah Sipes in St. Louis, Mo. on Dec. 20, 1847; m. 2nd: NANCY JANE PRUET in Cedar Co., Mo. on June 23, 1867. Kaye Harwell, P.O. Box 1091 Suite 93, Grants Pass, OR 97526 - - - - - - - - - - Would like to correspond and exchange data with anyone regarding early PRUETT's in Tazewell, Giles, Wythe, Bland, Washington and Montgomery Counties of Virginia. Charles D. Pruett M.D., 2319 Verdun Hghts, Bluefield, VW 27401 - - - - - - - - - -