Junkins Family History

Ancestors of Mattie Junkins

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Joshua Burriss

M, #33, (about 1750 - 1804)

Family: Sarah Mary Chamblee (abt 1755 - aft Jan 1804)

DaughterElizabeth Burriss (abt 1768 - )
SonElisha Burris (1774 - Feb 1856)
SonJames Burriss (Jun 1776 - 18 Feb 1836)
DaughterSara Mary Burriss (1778 - 1842)
SonJohn Burriss (1779 - 16 Feb 1836)
SonThomas Burriss+ (1782 - 2 Dec 1849)
SonLevi Burriss (1783 - )
DaughterNancy Burriss+ (abt 1790 - 21 Jun 1875)

Biography

Birthabt 1750Joshua Burriss was born abt 1750 in Virginia. Alternate birth facts: Traditions & History of Anderson County and Burriss Family Genealogy list his birth as 1724. Anderson County SC Heritage – 2007 lists birth as 1754.1
Marriagebef 1772He and Sarah Mary Chamblee were married bef 1772. Burriss Family Genealogy (Vol I, p 4) has marriage date as 1752. This may be a typo or more confusion with another Joshua Burriss. This date would have been impossible if Sarah Mary Chamblee was born abt 1755.
The date for the birth of their first child, Elizabeth, has been listed as 1768, which means the marriage was most likely before that date.1
Death1804He died in 1804 in Anderson, South Carolina. Various sources have place of burial as Mt Tabor Cemetery or Shady Grove Baptist Church cemetery. No marked grave found.2,3,4
NoteMost sources have widely varying dates associated with Joshua Burriss, leading me to conclude there are two Joshuas who have been mistaken for one another. One possibility is the older Joshua is my ancestor's father or uncle. The dates of birth for Joshua range from 1724 to about 1750.
OccupationJoshua Burriss was a Wealthy land owner and farmer.5,6
MiscHe was member of one of the oldest and wealthiest families in Anderson County in Anderson County, South Carolina.7,8
Person SourceHe had person sources.9,10,11,12
Miscabt 1776He moved from North Carolina to Pendleton District, South Carolina (Gluck Mill area) abt 1776. Various sources have him moving to South Carolina anywhere from before 1776 to 1790s. The sources listed here have dates in late 1770's. We know he was there in 1789. Once again there may have been a different Joshua Burriss in the Pendleton District of South Carolina in 1770s and another later on.10,13,1,3
Religion1789He was Charter member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church, Anderson, SC in 1789.5
Religionbet 1799 and 1803He was Member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church, Anderson, SC bet 1799 and 1803. Feb 1799 Joshua acknowledged offering to sell sheep found dead in woods. Was excluded from church. His wife Sarah Burriss was censured for processing the mutton sold by her husband. She was restored to fellowship in March 1799.14
Census1800He appeared in the census in 1800 in Pendleton District, South Carolina.15
ReligionJul 1800He was excluded from the church over matter with Sister Thompson in Jul 1800.16
ReligionFeb 1801He was readmitted to Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Feb 1801.16
Will3 Jan 1804He signed a will on 3 Jan 1804 at (Proved 4 Feb 1804) in Anderson County, South Carolina.4
Last Edited3 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S51] Ethel Speer Updike, Eight Southern Families: Chamblee, Fisher, Grubbs, Hughes, Robinson, Shirley, Speer & Families of the South, Source Medium: Book, p 1
  2. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Source Medium: Book, Vol I, p 4
  3. [S18] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Anderson County South Carolina Heritage - 2007, Source Medium: Book, p 180
  4. [S122] Will of Joshua Burriss
  5. [S18] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Anderson County South Carolina Heritage - 2007, p. 180
  6. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Vol I, p 2
  7. [S79] Richard C. Leard, McLeaird Connection, Source Medium: Book, p 838
  8. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Vol VI, p 1
  9. [S101] Harold Travis Parker, Pioneers of Hart County, Source Medium: Book, p 92
  10. [S116] Louise Ayer Vandiver, Traditions & History of Anderson County, Source Medium: Book, p. 146
  11. [S79] Richard C. Leard, McLeaird Connection, p. 838
  12. [S51] Ethel Speer Updike, Eight Southern Families: Chamblee, Fisher, Grubbs, Hughes, Robinson, Shirley, Speer & Families of the South, p 1 (Burress)
  13. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Vol I, p 1
  14. [S80] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Mountain Creek Baptist Church Minutes Oct 1798 - Sept 1907, Source Medium: Book, pp 1, 3, 4, 7, 9
  15. [S139] 1800 Census, Series M32, Roll 50, p 147
  16. [S80] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Mountain Creek Baptist Church Minutes Oct 1798 - Sept 1907, p 4

Sarah Mary Chamblee

F, #34, (about 1755 - after January 1804)

Family: Joshua Burriss (abt 1750 - 1804)

DaughterElizabeth Burriss (abt 1768 - )
SonElisha Burris (1774 - Feb 1856)
SonJames Burriss (Jun 1776 - 18 Feb 1836)
DaughterSara Mary Burriss (1778 - 1842)
SonJohn Burriss (1779 - 16 Feb 1836)
SonThomas Burriss+ (1782 - 2 Dec 1849)
SonLevi Burriss (1783 - )
DaughterNancy Burriss+ (abt 1790 - 21 Jun 1875)

Biography

Birthabt 1755Sarah Mary Chamblee was born abt 1755 in North Carolina.1
Marriagebef 1772Joshua Burriss and she were married bef 1772. Burriss Family Genealogy (Vol I, p 4) has marriage date as 1752. This may be a typo or more confusion with another Joshua Burriss. This date would have been impossible if Sarah Mary Chamblee was born abt 1755.
The date for the birth of their first child, Elizabeth, has been listed as 1768, which means the marriage was most likely before that date.1
Deathaft Jan 1804She died aft Jan 1804. Various sources have place of burial as Mt Tabor Cemetery or Shady Grove Baptist Church cemetery. No marked grave found.2
NoteName spelled Shamly in Joshua's will.
Person SourceSarah Mary Chamblee had person sources.3,1,4,5,6
Religionbet 1799 and 1803She was Baptist bet 1799 and 1803 at (Mountain Creek Baptist Church) in Anderson County, South Carolina.7
Religion1817She was member of Shady Grove Baptist Church (later First Baptist) in 1817. This may not be same person.4
Last Edited5 Apr 2019

Citations

  1. [S51] Ethel Speer Updike, Eight Southern Families: Chamblee, Fisher, Grubbs, Hughes, Robinson, Shirley, Speer & Families of the South, Source Medium: Book, p 1
  2. [S122] Will of Joshua Burriss
  3. [S101] Harold Travis Parker, Pioneers of Hart County, Source Medium: Book, p 92
  4. [S18] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Anderson County South Carolina Heritage - 2007, Source Medium: Book, p. 180
  5. [S116] Louise Ayer Vandiver, Traditions & History of Anderson County, Source Medium: Book, p. 146
  6. [S79] Richard C. Leard, McLeaird Connection, Source Medium: Book, p. 838
  7. [S80] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Mountain Creek Baptist Church Minutes Oct 1798 - Sept 1907, Source Medium: Book, pp 1, 3, 4, 7, 9

Nancy Burriss

F, #35, (about 1790 - 21 June 1875)

Parents

FatherJoshua Burriss (abt 1750 - 1804)
MotherSarah Mary Chamblee (abt 1755 - aft Jan 1804)

Family: Silas Massey (6 Mar 1776 - 11 Sep 1876)

SonEnos Massey ( - aft 1876)
SonWilliam Massey ( - aft 1876)
DaughterMary Polly Massey+ ( - bef 1876)
SonThomas Massey ( - aft 1894)
DaughterMilly Massey ( - bef 1876)
DaughterSarah ("Sallie") Massey (17 Mar 1814 - 17 Mar 1900)
SonJames Massey+ (abt 1822 - aft 1876)
DaughterClarissa Massey+ (abt 1823 - 25 Dec 1897)
DaughterMalinda Massey (27 May 1824 - 12 Nov 1903)
DaughterMartha A. Massey (30 Aug 1826 - 12 May 1896)
SonSilas McDuffie Massey (abt 1829 - 14 May 1904)
SonRobert Baylis Massey (1 Feb 1831 - 14 Feb 1916)
DaughterEliza Massey (1 Feb 1831 - 24 Oct 1901)
SonMajor H. Massey (1833 - 9 Apr 1921)
Burriss, Nancy - Massey - Tombstone - 1875

Biography

Birthabt 1790Nancy Burriss was born abt 1790 in North Carolina. Various other sources report the birth of Nancy Burriss from 1777 to 1794.1,2,3
Marriage1812Silas Massey and she were married in 1812. Several sources have the wedding date as 1802, but the will of Joshua Burriss, father of Nancy Burriss, dtd 3 Jan 1804, refers to her by her maiden name which indicates she was single at that time.4,5,6
Death21 Jun 1875She died on 21 Jun 1875 in South Carolina.7,8,1,9
Burial1875She was buried in 1875 at Mountain Creek Church in Anderson County, South Carolina.8,10
Person SourceNancy Burriss had person sources.6,11,5,12,13
Census1850She appeared in the census in 1850 in Anderson County, South Carolina.14
Census1860She appeared in the census in 1860 in Anderson County, South Carolina.15
Census1870She appeared in the census in 1870 in Anderson County, South Carolina.16
Last Edited23 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S114] Tombstone
  2. [S5] 1850 Census, Series M432, Roll 848, p 214B (born abt 1790 in North Carolina)
  3. [S25] Anderson Intelligencer, Anderson SC, Source Medium: Newspaper, 01 Jul 1875, Vol 10, p 3, Obituary of Nancy Burris Massey, (age 85)
  4. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Source Medium: Book, Vol I, p 1 (Vol 5, p 610 has marriage date as 1802)
  5. [S116] Louise Ayer Vandiver, Traditions & History of Anderson County, Source Medium: Book, p. 146
  6. [S122] Will of Joshua Burriss
  7. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Vol V, p 610
  8. [S101] Harold Travis Parker, Pioneers of Hart County, Source Medium: Book, p 92
  9. [S25] Anderson Intelligencer, Anderson SC, 01 Jul 1875, Vol 10, p 3, Obituary of Nancy Burris Massey, date of death 22 Jun
  10. [S25] Anderson Intelligencer, Anderson SC, 01 Jul 1875, Vol 10, p 3, Obituary of Nancy Burris Massey
  11. [S51] Ethel Speer Updike, Eight Southern Families: Chamblee, Fisher, Grubbs, Hughes, Robinson, Shirley, Speer & Families of the South, Source Medium: Book, p 1
  12. [S79] Richard C. Leard, McLeaird Connection, Source Medium: Book, p. 838, lists middle name of Nancy as Chamblee
  13. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Vol I, p 1; Vol III, p 383; Vol V, p 610
  14. [S5] 1850 Census, Series M432, Roll 848, p 214B
  15. [S7] 1860 Census, Series M653, Roll 1212, p. 231
  16. [S8] 1870 Census, Series M593, Roll 1482, p. 657

Silas Massey

M, #36, (6 March 1776 - 11 September 1876)

Parents

FatherNoel Massey (1755 - bef 4 Jul 1826)
MotherLucinda ? ( - bef 1820)

Family: Nancy Burriss (abt 1790 - 21 Jun 1875)

SonEnos Massey ( - aft 1876)
SonWilliam Massey ( - aft 1876)
DaughterMary Polly Massey+ ( - bef 1876)
SonThomas Massey ( - aft 1894)
DaughterMilly Massey ( - bef 1876)
DaughterSarah ("Sallie") Massey (17 Mar 1814 - 17 Mar 1900)
SonJames Massey+ (abt 1822 - aft 1876)
DaughterClarissa Massey+ (abt 1823 - 25 Dec 1897)
DaughterMalinda Massey (27 May 1824 - 12 Nov 1903)
DaughterMartha A. Massey (30 Aug 1826 - 12 May 1896)
SonSilas McDuffie Massey (abt 1829 - 14 May 1904)
SonRobert Baylis Massey (1 Feb 1831 - 14 Feb 1916)
DaughterEliza Massey (1 Feb 1831 - 24 Oct 1901)
SonMajor H. Massey (1833 - 9 Apr 1921)
Massey, Silas - Tombstone - 1876

Biography

Birth6 Mar 1776Silas Massey was born on 6 Mar 1776 in Johnston County, North Carolina. According to 1850, 1860, and 1870 Census records, he was born abt 1788 in South Carolina.1,2,3,4,5,6
Marriage1812He and Nancy Burriss were married in 1812. Several sources have the wedding date as 1802, but the will of Joshua Burriss, father of Nancy Burriss, dtd 3 Jan 1804, refers to her by her maiden name which indicates she was single at that time.7,8,9
Death11 Sep 1876He died on 11 Sep 1876 at age 100 in Anderson, South Carolina.10,6,2,3,4,11
Burial1876He was buried in 1876 at Mountain Creek Church Cemetery in Anderson County, South Carolina.6,3
DescriptionSilas Massey was described as in one source as over 7 feet tall and weighing about 500 pounds. (In other words, a very large man.)2,12,10
Person SourceHe had person sources.13,14,6,15,16,2,17,8,18
Census1820He appeared in the census in 1820 in Pickens County, South Carolina.19
Propertybet 1826 and 1856He owned property bet 1826 and 1856 in Franklin County, Georgia.20
Census1830He appeared in the census in 1830 in Anderson, South Carolina.21
Census1840He appeared in the census in 1840 in Anderson, South Carolina.22
Census1850He appeared in the census in 1850 in Anderson County, South Carolina.23
Census1860He appeared in the census in 1860 in Anderson County, South Carolina.24
Census1870He appeared in the census in 1870 in Anderson County, South Carolina.25
Probatebet 1876 and 1878He had his estate probated bet 1876 and 1878 in Anderson County, South Carolina. Although Silas Massey had a will, one son-in-law took it & gave it to another son-in-law who destroyed it so estate was settled as if intestate. It was reported to the Mountain Creek Baptist Church that the son-in-law, Wm S. Shaw, had destroyed or unlawfully retained the will of Silas Massey. In Feb 1876 Shaw was excluded from the Church for the offense. The sons-in-law were upset that the will left land to his daughters in their names rather than their husbands. Also they thought the older children got more land. Most of the children were already living on land to be deeded to them by the will. The son-in-law who gave the will to the other was Sanford L Hall. Numerous lawsuits, petitions and depositions were gathered in this probate and totals several hundred pages. In spite of the protests of most of the heirs, Hall was named administrator by the Probate judge. In the end each heir had to pay for their land out of the estate settlement. This meant that some had to take out a mortgage to the probate court until settlement made. The women heirs had the mortgages in their names. The probate file is full of controversy and accusations.26,27
Illness18 May 1876He was ill with and reportedly received his first professional visit from a doctor at age 100 on 18 May 1876 in Anderson County, South Carolina.28
Last Edited2 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Source Medium: Book, Vol 5, p 610
  2. [S76] Frank A. Massey, Massey Genealogy Addendum, Source Medium: Book, p. 338
  3. [S114] Tombstone
  4. [S18] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Anderson County South Carolina Heritage - 2007, Source Medium: Book, p. 236
  5. [S79] Richard C. Leard, McLeaird Connection, Source Medium: Book, p. 837 (b 6 Mar 1776 in NC)
  6. [S101] Harold Travis Parker, Pioneers of Hart County, Source Medium: Book, p 92
  7. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Vol I, p 1 (Vol 5, p 610 has marriage date as 1802)
  8. [S116] Louise Ayer Vandiver, Traditions & History of Anderson County, Source Medium: Book, p. 146
  9. [S122] Will of Joshua Burriss
  10. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Vol V, p 610
  11. [S25] Anderson Intelligencer, Anderson SC, Source Medium: Newspaper, 14 Sep 1876, Vol 12, p 5, Obituary
  12. [S79] Richard C. Leard, McLeaird Connection, p. 837
  13. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Vol I, p 1 (Vol V, p 610 refers to him as Labon Silas Massey, but Silas had a brother Labon)
  14. [S100] Pendleton District SC Conveyance Book S, Page 261-262
  15. [S93] Weekly News and Courier, Charleston, SC, Obituary of Robert Junkin, Source Medium: Newspaper
  16. [S51] Ethel Speer Updike, Eight Southern Families: Chamblee, Fisher, Grubbs, Hughes, Robinson, Shirley, Speer & Families of the South, Source Medium: Book
  17. [S25] Anderson Intelligencer, Anderson SC, 29 Dec 1897, Obituary of Clarissa Massey Junkin (identifies Silas Massey as her father)
  18. [S18] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Anderson County South Carolina Heritage - 2007, p. 236 (name listed as Silas Shaw Massey)
  19. [S4] 1820 Census, Series M33, Roll 120, p. 234
  20. [S67] Martha Walters Acker, Index to Deeds of Franklin County GA 1789-1860, Source Medium: Book, p 183
  21. [S134] 1830 Census, Series M19, Roll 173, p 131
  22. [S135] 1840 Census, Roll 507, p 123
  23. [S5] 1850 Census, Series M432, Roll 848, p 214B
  24. [S7] 1860 Census, Series M653, Roll 1212, p. 231
  25. [S8] 1870 Census, Series M593, Roll 1482, p. 657
  26. [S53] Estate Papers of Silas Massey, Anderson County SC Probate Court, 1876-1878, Source Medium: Microfilm, Heirs of estate
  27. [S80] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Mountain Creek Baptist Church Minutes Oct 1798 - Sept 1907, Source Medium: Book, pp 139-140
  28. [S140] Yorkville Enquirer, York, SC, 18 May 1876, Vol 22, p 3

Noel Massey

M, #37, (1755 - before 4 July 1826)

Parents

FatherWilliam Massey (1715 - aft 1782)
MotherJudith Pettipool

Family: Lucinda ? ( - bef 1820)

SonJohn Massey
DaughterNancy Massey ( - 15 Sep 1876)
SonAnsel Massey
SonSilas Massey+ (6 Mar 1776 - 11 Sep 1876)
SonLabon Massey (1777 - 1856)
SonLion Massey (1786 - aft 1850)
SonSion Massey (1789 - aft 1850)
SonSimeon Massey (1793 - aft 1850)
SonKindred Massey (abt 1795 - 1843)
SonAnderson Massey (1800 - aft 1860)

Biography

Birth1755Noel Massey was born in 1755 in Wake County, North Carolina.1,2
Deathbef 4 Jul 1826He died bef 4 Jul 1826 in South Carolina. Property of heirs of Noel Massey (deceased) sold 4 Jul 1826, recorded 26 Mar 1828.3
Burial1826He was buried in 1826 at Massey Family Cemetery in Anderson County, South Carolina.4
NoteAccording to the Massey Genealogy Addendum, p 337, name is Noel Posey Massey.
Person SourceNoel Massey had person sources.5,1,2,6
Property12 Apr 1779He owned on 12 Apr 1779 at 320 acres on some branches of Snipes Creek (Entry # 619 dtd 21 Oct 1782, Grant #655), in Johnston County, North Carolina.
Property29 Apr 1780He owned 283 acres on south side of Little Creek (Entry #919 dtd 2 Jun 1779, surveyed 12 Nov 1779, Grant # 483) on 29 Apr 1780 in Wake County, North Carolina.
Census1787He appeared in the census in 1787 in Abbeville District, South Carolina.7
Residencebef 1790He lived Johnston County, North Carolina before relocating in Pendleton District, South Carolina, bef 1790.1
Census1790He appeared in the census in 1790 in Pickens County, South Carolina.8
Census1810He appeared in the census in 1810 in Pickens County, South Carolina.9
Census1820He appeared in the census in 1820 in Pickens County, South Carolina.10
Last Edited2 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S76] Frank A. Massey, Massey Genealogy Addendum, Source Medium: Book, p. 337
  2. [S79] Richard C. Leard, McLeaird Connection, Source Medium: Book, p. 837
  3. [S100] Pendleton District SC Conveyance Book S, Page 261-262, Sale of property of heirs of Noel Massey
  4. [S75] Massey Family Cemetery Website, Source Medium: Internet
  5. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S101] Harold Travis Parker, Pioneers of Hart County, Source Medium: Book, p 92
  7. [S35] Colonial America 1607-1789 SC Census Index, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S2] 1790 Census, Series M637, Roll 11, p. 7
  9. [S3] 1810 Census, Series M252, Roll 61, p. 247
  10. [S4] 1820 Census, Series M33, Roll 120, p. 255

Judith Pettipool

F, #38

Family: William Massey (1715 - aft 1782)

SonPettipool Massey (abt 1745 - 1794)
SonWarren Massey (abt 1750 - aft 1800)
SonNoel Massey+ (1755 - bef 4 Jul 1826)

Biography

Person SourceJudith Pettipool had person sources.1,2
Last Edited15 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S79] Richard C. Leard, McLeaird Connection, Source Medium: Book, p. 837
  2. [S76] Frank A. Massey, Massey Genealogy Addendum, Source Medium: Book, p 330, Last name may be Pettipool

Lucinda ?

F, #39, ( - before 1820)

Family: Noel Massey (1755 - bef 4 Jul 1826)

SonJohn Massey
DaughterNancy Massey ( - 15 Sep 1876)
SonAnsel Massey
SonSilas Massey+ (6 Mar 1776 - 11 Sep 1876)
SonLabon Massey (1777 - 1856)
SonLion Massey (1786 - aft 1850)
SonSion Massey (1789 - aft 1850)
SonSimeon Massey (1793 - aft 1850)
SonKindred Massey (abt 1795 - 1843)
SonAnderson Massey (1800 - aft 1860)

Biography

Deathbef 1820Lucinda ? died bef 1820.1
Person SourceLucinda ? had person sources.2,3
Last Edited23 Feb 2019

Citations

  1. [S4] 1820 Census
  2. [S76] Frank A. Massey, Massey Genealogy Addendum, Source Medium: Book, p. 337
  3. [S79] Richard C. Leard, McLeaird Connection, Source Medium: Book, p. 837

Capt Robert Junkin

M, #44, (1825 - 27 October 1896)

Family: Clarissa Massey (abt 1823 - 25 Dec 1897)

SonWilliam J ("Willie") Junkins+ (May 1851 - 3 Mar 1914)
DaughterNancy Ann Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Junkins (4 Nov 1852 - 25 Dec 1923)
SonGeorge Junkins (abt 1857 - bef 1898)
DaughterMartha Abi Junkins+ (5 Oct 1857 - 9 Sep 1894)
DaughterSara Junkins (abt 1859 - aft Feb 1898)
DaughterFrancis L Junkins (abt 1860 - bef 1898)
SonJohn Thomas Junkins, (1)+ (Jul 1860 - abt 1911)
DaughterMary Ellen Junkins (13 Oct 1861 - 24 Nov 1924)
Robert Junkin - Source & Year Unknown

Biography

Birth1825Capt Robert Junkin was born in 1825 in Antrim County, Ireland.1,2,3,4
Marriageabt 1852He and Clarissa Massey were married abt 1852 in Anderson, South Carolina.5,6
Death27 Oct 1896He died on 27 Oct 1896 at age ~71 in Centerville, Anderson County, South Carolina. Date of death reported in various obits as 27 Oct, 30 Oct, & 3 Nov.7,2
Burial1896He was buried in 1896 at New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery in Anderson County, South Carolina.2
MiscCapt Robert Junkin in 1886 showed the local newspaper a Bible he carried through the Mexican War and War Between the States. The Bible, printed in 1819, was given to him by his mother and he brought it with him from Ireland.8
Person SourceHe had person sources.1,9,10
Militarybet 1846 and 1848He served in the military as a Private & Sergeant in the Mexican War, South Carolina Palmetto Regt., Company E, McDuffie Guards. bet 1846 and 1848. On 14 Sep 1847 Sgt. Junkin was wounded in action at Belen City Gate, Mexico City, Mexico. One obit says he carried the bullet from the Mexican War until his death, but that is also attributed to one of his wounds during the War Between the States, which is more likely.11,12,13,2
Census1850He appeared in the census in 1850 at living in household of A.S. McClinton in Anderson County, South Carolina.14,4
Occupation1850In 1850 Capt Robert Junkin was a Carriage Maker.4
Religionbet Oct 1859 and Sep 1867He was member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church, Anderson, SC bet Oct 1859 and Sep 1867. After receiving a requested letter of dismissal from Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Sept 1867, the church found out Robert was attending Methodist Church down the road. Years later, from Sep 1869 to Feb 1870, the church determined Robert should return the letter of dismissal. In Jun 1870 he & Clarissa returned their letters. The church tore up his letter for using liquor intemperately & neglecting to hear the church & excluded him from the church. They returned Clarissa's separation letter to her.15
Census1860He appeared in the census in 1860 in Anderson County, South Carolina.5
Militarybet 1861 and 1864He served in the military - Wounded at Ox Hill, Ridley's Shop, Petersburg and Clay Farm bet 1861 and 1864.7
Militarybet 1861 and 1864He served in the military - Sergeant (20 Jul 1861), 2nd Lieutenant (23 Sep 1862), 1st Lieutenant (12 Nov 1862) & Captain (14 Dec 1862) - 1st (Orr's) South Carolina Rifles, CSA, Co. D bet 1861 and 1864. Some reports say he was wounded 4 times during the War between the States. Found National Archive records of his being wounded 3 times: Ox Hill, Fredericksburg, & Wilderness Hill. A tribute published by fellow veterans of his unit report he was wounded at Ox Hill, Ridley's Shop, Petersburg and Clay Farm.16,17
Military20 Jul 1861He served in the military - Enlisted at Camp Pickens, Sandy Springs, Anderson County as Sergeant. on 20 Jul 1861.18,17
Militarybet 6 Jun 1862 and 8 Jun 1862He served in the military - admitted to hospital for dysentery bet 6 Jun 1862 and 8 Jun 1862 at Chimborazo Confederate Hospial in Richmond, Virginia.17
Military1 Sep 1862He served in the military - Wounded at Ox Hill VA (Returned to Regiment Oct 1862) on 1 Sep 1862.17,19
Military13 Dec 1862He served in the military - Wounded in right hand at Fredericksburg Va - Hospitalized in Richmond, VA (Returned to Regt Mar 1863) on 13 Dec 1862.17
MilitarySep 1863He served in the military - Wounded furlough (Returned to Regt Nov 1863) in Sep 1863.17
Military5 May 1864He served in the military -Shot in back of left thigh about 2 inches above the knee, ball lodged in muscle where it remained on 5 May 1864 at Battle of the Wilderness in Va & sent to General Hospital at Staunton in Virginia. Robert Junkin appears to have remained on leave & in hospitals after May 1864 until end of war. On 27 Dec 1864 a note on one report says he "is thought to be permanently disabled from wounds."17
Military23 May 1864He served in the military Certificate of Disability for Leave of Absence for 60 days on 23 May 1864.17
Occupation1866In 1866 Capt Robert Junkin was a Served as Ordinary for 4 yrs in Anderson County, South Carolina.2,20,21
Religionaft 1867He was attending the Methodist Church aft 1867.22
Census1870He appeared in the census in 1870 in Anderson County, South Carolina.23
Census1880He appeared in the census in 1880 in Anderson County, South Carolina.24
Residence1896He lived in Centerville, Anderson County, South Carolina, in 1896.7
Last Edited3 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Source Medium: Book, Vol VI, p 774
  2. [S93] Weekly News and Courier, Charleston, SC, Obituary of Robert Junkin, Source Medium: Newspaper, 11 Nov 1896, p. 7, col F
  3. [S114] Tombstone
  4. [S5] 1850 Census, Series M432, Roll 848, p216-B, Image 435
  5. [S7] 1860 Census, Series M653, Roll 1212, p. 230
  6. [S25] Anderson Intelligencer, Anderson SC, Source Medium: Newspaper, 29 Dec 1897, Obituary of Clarissa Massey Junkin
  7. [S25] Anderson Intelligencer, Anderson SC, 25 Nov 1896, Vol 32, p 3, Tribute
  8. [S25] Anderson Intelligencer, Anderson SC, 16 Sep 1886, Vol 22, p 4
  9. [S101] Harold Travis Parker, Pioneers of Hart County, Source Medium: Book, p 92
  10. [S53] Estate Papers of Silas Massey, Anderson County SC Probate Court, 1876-1878, Source Medium: Microfilm
  11. [S110] Jack Allen Meyer, South Carolina in the Mexican War, Source Medium: Book, p 228, 274
  12. [S111] South Carolina Temperance Advocate & Register of Agriculture & General Literature, Source Medium: Newspaper

    Columbia, SC, 14 Jan 1847, p. 111, Col. B - Roll of Volunteers
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Clarissa Massey

F, #45, (about 1823 - 25 December 1897)

Parents

FatherSilas Massey (6 Mar 1776 - 11 Sep 1876)
MotherNancy Burriss (abt 1790 - 21 Jun 1875)

Family: Capt Robert Junkin (1825 - 27 Oct 1896)

SonWilliam J ("Willie") Junkins+ (May 1851 - 3 Mar 1914)
DaughterNancy Ann Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Junkins (4 Nov 1852 - 25 Dec 1923)
SonGeorge Junkins (abt 1857 - bef 1898)
DaughterMartha Abi Junkins+ (5 Oct 1857 - 9 Sep 1894)
DaughterSara Junkins (abt 1859 - aft Feb 1898)
DaughterFrancis L Junkins (abt 1860 - bef 1898)
SonJohn Thomas Junkins, (1)+ (Jul 1860 - abt 1911)
DaughterMary Ellen Junkins (13 Oct 1861 - 24 Nov 1924)

Biography

Birthabt 1823Clarissa Massey was born abt 1823 in South Carolina. Most sources have her birth abt 1823. Her obit has abt 1820 and another source has 1827.1,2,3,4,5
Marriageabt 1852Capt Robert Junkin and she were married abt 1852 in Anderson, South Carolina.6,7
Death25 Dec 1897She died on 25 Dec 1897 at at her home 5 miles west of city in Anderson County, South Carolina.8,9,7
Burial1897She was buried in 1897 at New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery in Anderson County, South Carolina.10,7
Person SourceClarissa Massey had person sources.10,11,12,7
ReligionAug 1843She was Baptist - Clerresa Massey joined the Mountain Creek Baptist Church by experience in Aug 1843.13
Census1850She appeared in the census in 1850 in Anderson County, South Carolina.14
Religionbet Jul 1854 and Sep 1867She was member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church, Anderson, SC bet Jul 1854 and Sep 1867.15
Census1860She appeared in the census in 1860 in Anderson County, South Carolina.6
Census1870She appeared in the census in 1870 in Anderson County, South Carolina.16
ReligionAug 1870She was rejoining Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Aug 1870.17
ReligionJul 1878She was Mountain Creek Baptist Church member in Jul 1878.18
PropertyNov 1878She owned house on property her father had given her but had not deeded to her yet, since her father's will was destroyed she had to take out mortgage on the property until settlement of his estate in Nov 1878 in Anderson County, South Carolina.12
Census1880She appeared in the census in 1880 in Anderson County, South Carolina.19
ReligionSep 1884She was (Clara), w/o Robert Junkin, excluded from Mountain Creek Baptist Church for joining Methodist in Sep 1884.20
Religion1897She was Methodist in 1897 at time of her death.7
Probate1898She had her estate probated in 1898 at with J. T. Junkins as administrator in Anderson County, South Carolina.9
Last Edited2 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S8] 1870 Census, Series M593, Roll 1482, P. 481 - Age 47
  2. [S7] 1860 Census, Series M653, Roll 1212, p. 230 - Age 36
  3. [S9] 1880 Census, Series T9, Roll 1219, p. 24 - Age 58
  4. [S25] Anderson Intelligencer, Anderson SC, Source Medium: Newspaper, 29 Dec 1897, Obituary of Clarissa Massey Junkin, b abt 1820
  5. [S5] 1850 Census, Series M432, Roll 848, p 214B - Age 23
  6. [S7] 1860 Census, Series M653, Roll 1212, p. 230
  7. [S25] Anderson Intelligencer, Anderson SC, 29 Dec 1897, Obituary of Clarissa Massey Junkin
  8. [S121] Weekly News and Courier, Source Medium: Newspaper, Charleston, SC, 5 Jan 1898, p. 7, col. E
  9. [S52] Estate Papers of Clarissa Junkin, Anderson County SC Probate Court, 1898, Source Medium: Microfilm
  10. [S30] Burriss Family History Committee, Burriss Family Genealogy, Source Medium: Book, Vol VI, p 774
  11. [S101] Harold Travis Parker, Pioneers of Hart County, Source Medium: Book, 92
  12. [S53] Estate Papers of Silas Massey, Anderson County SC Probate Court, 1876-1878, Source Medium: Microfilm
  13. [S80] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Mountain Creek Baptist Church Minutes Oct 1798 - Sept 1907, Source Medium: Book, p 80
  14. [S5] 1850 Census, Series M432, Roll 848, p 214B
  15. [S80] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Mountain Creek Baptist Church Minutes Oct 1798 - Sept 1907, pp. 97, 119, 121, 128
  16. [S8] 1870 Census, Series M593, Roll 1482, P. 481
  17. [S80] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Mountain Creek Baptist Church Minutes Oct 1798 - Sept 1907, p. 128
  18. [S80] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Mountain Creek Baptist Church Minutes Oct 1798 - Sept 1907, p. 144
  19. [S9] 1880 Census, Series T9, Roll 1219, p. 24
  20. [S80] Anderson County Chapter of South Carolina Genealogical Society, Mountain Creek Baptist Church Minutes Oct 1798 - Sept 1907, p. 156