| i. | Louvenia Denham, born Abt. November 01, 1836 in Butts County, Georgia; died June 29, 1901 in Cass County Texas; married William Jackson Coody January 26, 1851 in Butts County, GA; born August 17, 1800 in Georgia; died February 05, 1899 in Almira, Cass Co., Texas. |
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Notes for Louvenia Denham: (Attachment "D005") - Family Record Levinne Ann Denham is listed in the family record as being born in 1836. Thomas and Ann are listed as her parents. ****************** (Attachment "D015") - 1850 Census Butts Co., GA Lavenia is listed as 13 years old born in Georgia. ****************** (Attachment "D064") - 1900 Census, Texas, Cass County, Page 300a Louvenia is listed in the census as "Lavinia A Coodie" she is living with her son in law and is 63 years old born November 1836 in Georgia as was both her parents. ****************** Louvinia Ann Denham Coody was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Denham and Ann Coody Denham. (Thomas died in Ga. and Ann came to Cass Co. and is buried in the Queen City Cemetery) The following obituary was written by her son George Washington Coody and gives an overview of her life: Obituary -(This obit was donated by Wes Smith, son of Edna Earl Coody Smith. The spelling and punctuation are the author's.) My Mother, My Mother In Memory of Mrs. Louvenia Ann Denham Coody She was born in Butts County Ga., near the town of Edenton, on November first 1836 and died in Cas County Texas near the town of Linden on June 29th, 1901, at 9 o'clock A.M. At the early age of 15 years she was married to William J. Coody. To that union thirteen children was born four boys and nine girls. Eight of the girls living to be grown and married, one having died at the early age of two years. Seven daughters and two sons survived her death. Out father and mother began the cares of life in the sunny climes of middle Georgia. With the rapid march of civilization westward unsatisfied to stay behind, they too joined in the great throng. Located in Mississippie, among the Indians in 1858, after seven years stay in that state, during which time the war clouds of 1861, in reality cast such a deep gloom all over the nation. My father spent four years of the prime of his life in defense of his country. Out mother in tears and sorrow stayed with and cared for us little folks. (God bless the spirits of the old folks. I'll never forget them if I live to be a thousand years) After the curse of the war their game was turned to the west, they located in Union Parish, La. Living seven years in that state, they moved to Cass County Texas 1872. She joined the Missionary Baptist church about 1871 and was a stong believer in the Bible, always willing to deny herself to attend the service of the living God entirely unwilling to be idle but always giving good advise to her children and the young generally. She was a mother kind, she loved each child one like the other, There is no sweeter word in prose or rhyme than that hallowed word: Mother. Thou her body is now decomposing her work her deeds, and ways shall keep us quiet while on heaven reposing, and serve to aid us when death, our body slays. G.W. Coody George Washington Coody ****************** |
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More About Louvenia Denham: Burial: Corinth Cemetery in Cass County, TX |
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Notes for William Jackson Coody: (Attachment "D061") - 1850 Census Butts Co., GA District 8 pg349 William is listed in the census as 24 years old born in Georgia. ****************** William Jackson Coody & Descendants By: Ellen O'Rear Born in Ga. on Aug. 17, 1800, William was the oldest son of Clayton Moseley Coody, Sr. and Mry Ann Walker. He married Louvenia Ann Denham in Butts County, Ga. on Jan. 26, 1851, when she was only fifteen years old. (b. Ga. Nov. 1, 1835) Their first child was a son, James W., b. Ga. on Oct. 16, 1857. As the population of the country grew, it began a westward trek. William and Anna joined the rest of the populace and started west. They put down roots in Hinds County, Miss. among the Indians in 1858. Their first child born in Miss. was a daughter, Alice Florence, b. May 4, 1859, next a son, George Washington, b. Newton Co., Miss. abt. 1862, and another daughter, Martha F., b. 1864. they remained in Miss. for seven years. When the Civil War began in 1861, William Jackson Coody joined the confederate Army. He spent four years defending his country, serving in the Miss. Infantry, Co. D, 36th Regiment. He was taken prisoner when the South surrendered and paroled on May 16, 1865 to return home to Newton Co., Miss. Again the family headed West, locating in Union Parish, La. Alma Pauline was born there Oct. 23, 1866. Her sister, Edna Earl, was born five years later on Mar. 15, 1871. The family probably had to farm for several years to earn enough money to continue their tred to Texas. By 1872, the family was in Texs, settling in Cass Co., Tx. in the community of Almire, near the county seat of Linden. Here another child, Ella L., was born. Two years later, about 1874, Minnie L. joined the family. Thomasine was born on Mar. 9, 1877. Four other children of this family are known only by name. These are: Jesse, Thomas G., Emma and Mollie A. W.J. Coody died on Feb. 5, 1899, in Almira. Louvenia was living with her daughter's family (Alice & J.W. Ball) at Liberty Grove near O'Farrell when the 1900 Cass County Census was taken. Louvenia d. June 29, 1901. Both W.J. and Louvenia Coody are buried at Corinth Cemetery in Cass County near Linden, Tx. The stone is placed between the two graves and is inscribed on the front with his name and dates and hers are on the back. A Confederate marker was placed on his, in 1998, by his great-great-grandson, Geraly (Jerry) O'Rear. ****************** |
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More About William Jackson Coody: Burial: Corinth Cemetery in Cass County, TX |
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More About William Coody and Louvenia Denham: Marriage: January 26, 1851, Butts County, GA |
| ii. | Julia Frances Denham, born November 24, 1838 in Georgia; died Bef. 1938. |
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Notes for Julia Frances Denham: (Attachment "D015") - 1850 Census Butts Co., GA Julia is listed as 11 years old born in Georgia. ****************** (Attachment "D017") - 1860 Census Newton Co., MS Julia is also listed twice on this census. Page 760 and 763. She is 21 years old born in Georgia on both. ****************** |
| iii. | James W Denham, born Bet. 1840 - 1841 in Georgia; died Bef. 1941. |
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Notes for James W Denham: (Attachment "D015") - 1850 Census Butts Co., GA James is listed as 9 years old born in Georgia. ****************** Searches Performed- Searched the 1900 Census for "James Denham" and "James Dunham" no James listed as being born in Georgia between the years of 1840-1841 ****************** |
| iv. | Nathaniel M Denham, born Bet. 1841 - 1842 in Georgia; died September 30, 1864. |
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Notes for Nathaniel M Denham: (Attachment "D015") - 1850 Census Butts Co., GA Nathaniel is listed as 8 years old born in Georgia. ****************** (Attachment "D017") - 1860 Census Newton Co., MS Nathaniel is also listed twice on this census, on page 760, and 763. He is 15 years old born in Georgia on both. ****************** (Attachment "D019") - Muster Roll of Company D 13th Regiment From the book "Roster of the Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865 Vol II Civil War Service Records Surname Given Name Middle Initial Company Unit Rank - Induction Rank - Discharge Notes Allegiance Denham Nathaniel M. D 13 Mississippi Infantry. Private Private Confederate Nathaniel was a confederate soldier in the Civil War. He was listed on the Muster Roll of Company D, 13th Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry Evans' Brigade, Gordon's Division, 2d Corps C>S>A Upson County, Georgia ("Upson Volunteers"). He was wounded and captured at Winchester, VA Sept 19, 1864, later died of wounds Sept 30, 1864. There is also a Simeon Denham listed I'm unsure of the relationship yet. ****************** (Attachment "D020") - (Military Records record obtained) Nathaniel enlisted on May 15 1860(61) in Corinth by a Captain Walker. He was discharged July 14th. He was listed on one of the Military cards as being born in Mississippi, occupation "Farmer" living in Decatur and was 21 years old when he enlisted. ****************** Notes about the 13th Regiment: When the Thirteenth regiment of Georgia volunteers was organized, Walker Ector was made colonel; Marcellus Douglass, lieutenant-colonel, and James M. Smith, major. The adjutant was O.K. Walker; commissary, J. H. Mangham, and quartermaster, M. Gormerly. The captains were J. H. Mitchell (A), James McCallay (B), J. L. Moore (c), W. W. Hartsfield (D), W. A. Clark followed by B. P. Brooks (E), S. W. Jones (F), J. T. Crawford (G), Richard Maltby (H), E. W. Robinson (I), J. A. Long (K). This regiment served in 1861 in West Virginia; in December of that year was sent to Gen. R. E. Lee, then commanding at Charleston; in the spring of 1862 served on the Georgia coast with distinction on Whitemarsh island, and was sent back to Virginia with Lawton's brigade in time to take part in the Seven Days' battles. From that time it served in the army of Northern Virginia until the close of the war. Upon the death of Colonel Ector early in 1862, Marcellus Douglass was appointed colonel. He was killed at Sharpsburg while gallantly leading his regiment and was succeeded by James M. Smith. John H. Baker, at that time major of the regiment, was promoted to lieutenant-colonel and afterward was commissioned colonel. ****************** |
| v. | John Denham, born Bet. 1843 - 1844 in Georgia; died Bef. 1944. |
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Notes for John Denham: (Attachment "D015") - 1850 Census Butts Co., GA John is listed as 6 years old born in Georgia. ****************** |
| vi. | Thomas Denham, born Bet. 1843 - 1844 in Georgia; died Bef. 1944. |
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Notes for Thomas Denham: Note: Thomas does "not" appear on the 1850 Census in Butts Co., GA. I'm unclear as to why? ****************** (Attachment "D017") - 1860 Census Newton Co., MS Thomas too is listed twice in this census, on pages 760, and 763. He is 16 years old born in Georgia on both. ****************** |
| vii. | Marcellus A Denham, born Bet. 1845 - 1846 in Georgia; died Bef. 1946. |
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Notes for Marcellus A Denham: (Attachment "D015") - 1850 Census Butts Co., GA Marcellous is listed as 4 years old born in Georgia. ****************** (Attachment "D017") - 1860 Census Newton Co., MS Marcellas is listed as 14 years old born in Georgia. ****************** (Attachment "D059") - 1880 Census Cass Co., TX ED# 13 pg 167 Marcellas is listed in the census as M he is 35 years old born in Georgia, as is both his parents. ****************** (Attachment "D021") - Military Records Civil War Service Records (records obtained) Surname Given Name Middle Initial Company Unit Rank - Induction Rank - Discharge Notes Allegiance Denham Marcellus A. K 11 (Perrin's) Mississippi Cavalry. Private Private Confederate Marcellus A. Denham enlisted on October 6th 1863 in Meridian Mississippi by Captain Raburn during the war. During the muster roll in July/August 1864 Marcellus was absent, the remarks say "With jusivieable (sp?) horses at Jamesville Alabama. ****************** Note: According to my family everyone called Marcellus "Uncle Mouse". ****************** |
| viii. | Louise Ella Denham, born Bet. 1847 - 1848 in Georgia; died Bef. 1948. |
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Notes for Louise Ella Denham: (Attachment "D015") - 1850 Census Butts Co., GA Louise is listed as 2 years old born in Georgia. ****************** (Attachment "D017") - 1860 Census Newton Co., MS Louise is listed as "Ella" 12 years of age born in Georgia. ****************** (Attachment "D059") - 1880 Census Cass Co., TX ED# 13 pg 167 Louise is listed in the census as "Ella" she is 32 years old born in Georgia. ****************** |
| 1 | ix. | George Washington Denham, born June 09, 1850 in Putnam, GA; died May 20, 1938 in Bernice, LA; married (1) Elizabeth F Grafton Abt. 1875; married (2) Georgia A Brazel March 05, 1893 in Union Parish, LA. | ||
| x. | Willie Denham, born Bet. 1851 - 1852 in Mississippi; died Bef. 1952. |
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Notes for Willie Denham: (Attachment "D017") - 1860 Census Newton Co., MS Willie is listed as 8 years old. She is born in Mississippi. ****************** Searched 1900 Census - "Willie Denham, and Willie Dunham" born in Mississippi 1850-1851 non found ****************** |
| xi. | Josephine Denham, born Bet. 1855 - 1856 in Georgia; died Bef. 1956. |
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Notes for Josephine Denham: (Attachment "D017") - 1860 Census Newton Co., MS Josephine is listed as 4 years old born in Georgia. ****************** (Attachment "D059") - 1880 Census Cass Co., TX ED# 13 pg 167 Josephine is listed in the census as "J" she is 24 years old born in Georgia. ****************** May have married a MADDOX, BASIL 10/12/1873 in Mississippi ****************** |
| xii. | Samuel Denham, born Bet. 1856 - 1857 in Georgia; died Bef. 1957. |
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Notes for Samuel Denham: (Attachment "D017") - 1860 Census Newton Co., MS Samuel is listed as 3 years old born in Georgia. ****************** |