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Josiah South 1811–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1811

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 26 Feb 1900

Death Location: Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Joseph South

Mother: Polly Powell

Spouse(s): Martha Woodruff

Children(s): Joseph South, Allan South, Bill South, Franklin South, Mary South, Fleming South

The story of Josiah South began in 1811 in Tennessee. Josiah South married Martha Woodruff, and had children including Allan B South, Bill South, Fleming South, Franklin South, Joseph South, Mary Louisa Tennessee South. Josiah South passed away in 1900 in Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Josiah South began in 1811 in Tennessee.
  • Josiah South married Martha Woodruff, and had children including Allan B South, Bill South, Fleming South, Franklin South, Joseph South, Mary Louisa Tennessee South.
  • Josiah South passed away in 1900 in Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph South
1780–1847
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
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Polly Powell
1783–1847
Birth Location: Laurens, SC
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Spouses(s)

Martha Woodruff
1819–1900
Birth Location: Alabama
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Children(s)

Joseph South
1852–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Allan South
1860–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Bill South
1846–
Birth Location: Alabama
BS
Franklin South
1856–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Mary South
1850–1915
Birth Location: Spring Valley, Colbert County, Alabama, United States of America
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Fleming South
1848–1899
Birth Location: Alabama
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Josiah South's Ancestors

Self
Josiah South
1811–1900
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Joseph South
1780–1847
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Polly Powell
1783–1847
Laurens, SC
Grandparents
Joseph South
1758–1823
Virginia, United States
Mary Box
1760–1819
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin South
1730–1827
Rebecca Aspin
1738–
John Box
1749–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John South
1689–1783
Mary Smith
1695–1731

Josiah South's Descendants

1.
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Josiah South (Abt 1811–26 Feb 1900) m. Martha Woodruff (2 March 1819–3 March 1900)
  1. 1. Joseph South 1852–
  2. 2. Allan (B.) South 1860– m. Mattie (J) Canada 1862–
    1. 1. Fox (D) South 1891–
    2. 2. Isadore South 1885–
    3. 3. Odel South 1896–
    4. 4. Mary (Jane) Hathcock 1881–
    5. 5. Joe South 1893–
    6. 6. Charle South 1887–
    7. 7. Hattie (M) South 1890–
    8. 8. Luther (C.) South 1880–
  3. 3. Bill South 1846– m. Frances South 1843–1930
    1. 1. Luthur South 1880–1954 m. Lillian Saint 1878–1929
      1. 1. Wesley South 1917–
      2. 2. Jessie South 1906–
      3. 3. Howard (W.) South 1905–1973
      4. 4. Glennis (Louise) Colbert 1935–2017
      5. 5. Janie (Hester) South 1909–2007
      6. 6. Mattie (Frances) South 1907–1992
      7. 7. Helen (Lucille) Greene 1919–1992
      8. 8. Ben (Jackson) South 1912–1989
      9. 9. Lillie (Mae) South 1914–2001
    2. 2. Lucie Hooker 1868–
    3. 3. Rebecca (Annie) Hooker 1866–
    4. 4. Wesley Hooker 1863–
    5. 5. Joe (L) South 1877–1955 m. Joann South 1880–1941
      1. 1. Pearl South 1915–
      2. 2. Annie (S.) Sanderson 1899–1984 m. Harris (O) Sanderson 1895–1983
        1. 1. Lula (May) Sanderson 1917–1985 m. Vester (Agbert) Jackson 1918–1987
      3. 3. Nayless South 1904–
      4. 4. Otis South 1908–
      5. 5. Ida South 1906–
  4. 4. Franklin South 1856–
  5. 5. Mary (Louisa Tennessee) South 1850–1915
  6. 6. Fleming South 1848–1899

Josiah South's Timeline

9 Records

1806
1806
Birth of Josiah South in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1811
Abt 1811
Birth of Josiah South in Tennessee
Tennessee
1812
10 January 1812
Age 1
Birth of Josiah South in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America
Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America
1812
10 Jan 1812
Age 1
Birth of Josiah South in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America
Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 39
Josiah South resided here in District 6, Franklin, Alabama, USA
District 6, Franklin, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 59
Josiah South resided here in Township 9, Winston, Alabama, USA
Township 9, Winston, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 69
Josiah South resided here in Prentiss, Mississippi, USA
Prentiss, Mississippi, USA
1900
22 February 1900
Age 89
Death of Josiah South in Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America
Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America
1900
26 Feb 1900
Age 89
Death of Josiah South in Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America
Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 January 1812
    Event Place: Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Prentiss, Mississippi; Roll: 663; Page: 256D; Enumeration District: 174
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Lawrence County, Alabama, Burial Index, 1835-2014
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9, Winston, Alabama; Roll: M593_45; Page: 519A; Family History Library Film: 545544
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Franklin, Alabama; Roll: M432_5; Page: 191B; Image: 578

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 February 1900
    Event Place: Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Lawrence County, Alabama, Burial Index, 1835-2014

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 6, Franklin, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Franklin, Alabama; Roll: M432_5; Page: 191B; Image: 578

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Lawrence County, Alabama, Burial Index, 1835-2014

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Place: Prentiss, Mississippi, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1806
    Event Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1900
    Event Place: Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1812
    Event Place: Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 9, Winston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9, Winston, Alabama; Roll: M593_45; Page: 519A; Family History Library Film: 545544

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Prentiss, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Prentiss, Mississippi; Roll: 663; Page: 256D; Enumeration District: 174

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Franklin, Alabama; Roll: M432_5; Page: 191B; Image: 578

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9, Winston, Alabama; Roll: M593_45; Page: 519A; Family History Library Film: 545544

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1811
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Prentiss, Mississippi; Roll: 663; Page: 256D; Enumeration District: 174
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