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     Brenda Jane Carter is the daughter of John Harrison Carter and Melba Earlene Reed.¹

     Cheryl Ann Carter is the daughter of John Harrison Carter and Melba Earlene Reed.¹

     Allen H. Bagwell was born circa 1826 in Tennessee.¹ He married Eliza C. Herman before 1854.^1,2 Allen H. Bagwell and Sarah Elizabeth Bagwell lived in 1860 in Barren Creek, Marion County, Arkansas. Allen H. Bagwell married Malissa Ann Cooper in 1860 at Arkansas. Allen H. Bagwell died between 1865 and 1870 in Marion County, Arkansas.²

     Malissa Ann Cooper was born on 27 October 1829 in DeKalb County, Alabama.¹ As of 1860,her married name was Bagwell. She married Allen H. Bagwell in 1860 at Arkansas. Malissa Ann Cooper died on 16 January 1917 in Baxter County, Arkansas, at age 87.¹ She was buried at Cooper Cemetary, Baxter County, Arkansas.¹

     George Bagwell was born on 8 September 1864 in Independence, Madison County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Allen H. Bagwell and Malissa Ann Cooper.¹ George Bagwell married Alice (?) circa 1884. George Bagwell died on 21 October 1950 in Baxter County, Arkansas, at age 86.¹ He was buried at Cooper Cemetary, Baxter County, Arkansas.¹

     Alice (?) was born on 20 September 1861 in Alabama. As of circa 1884,her married name was Bagwell. She married George Bagwell, son of Allen H. Bagwell and Malissa Ann Cooper, circa 1884. Alice (?) died on 14 November 1934 in Independence, Baxter County, Arkansas, at age 73.

     Cora Bagwell was born on 16 June 1884.¹ She was the daughter of George Bagwell and Alice (?) Cora Bagwell died on 4 August 1885 at age 1.¹ She was buried at Cooper Cemetery, Baxter County, Arkansas.¹

     Nora Ann Bagwell was born on 22 February 1885 in Baxter County, Arkansas. She was the daughter of George Bagwell and Alice (?) As of 25 June 1905,her married name was Marler. Nora Ann Bagwell married Benjamin Franklin Marler on 25 June 1905 at Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ Nora Ann Bagwell died on 2 December 1963 in Independence, Baxter County, Arkansas, at age 78.¹ She was buried at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Baxter County, Arkansas.¹

     Benjamin Franklin Marler was born on 15 November 1884 in Gassville, Baxter County, Arkansas. He married Nora Ann Bagwell, daughter of George Bagwell and Alice (?), on 25 June 1905 at Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ Benjamin Franklin Marler died on 19 October 1976 in Gassville, Baxter County, Arkansas, at age 91. He was buried at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Baxter County, Arkansas.²

     Dora Bagwell was born on 30 November 1888 in Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of George Bagwell and Alice (?) Dora Bagwell died on 11 June 1901 at age 12.¹ She was buried at Cooper Cemetary, Baxter County, Arkansas.¹

     Mary Bagwell was born on 12 June 1891 in Independence, Baxter County, Arkansas. She was the daughter of George Bagwell and Alice (?) As of before 1912,her married name was Reed. Mary Bagwell married Levi D. Reed before 1912. Mary Bagwell died on 6 March 1966 at age 74. She was buried at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Monkey Run, Baxter County, Arkansas.

     Maude Ellen Bagwell was born in June 1893 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of George Bagwell and Alice (?) As of before 1930,her married name was Haley. Maude Ellen Bagwell married William V. Haley before 1930. Maude Ellen Bagwell died in 1968 in Witchita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. She was buried at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Monkey Run, Baxter County, Arkansas.

     Florence M. Bagwell was born on 2 March 1897 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of George Bagwell and Alice (?) As of after 1917,her married name was Crownover. Florence M. Bagwell married Jesse B. Crownover after 1917. Florence M. Bagwell died on 21 April 1979 in Wichita County, Kansas, at age 82. She was buried at Old Mission Cemetery, Witchita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.

     John Madison Bagwell was born on 11 December 1860 in Baxter County, Arkansas.^1,2 He was the son of Allen H. Bagwell and Eliza C. Herman.¹ John Madison Bagwell married Mariah Josephine Mason on 14 April 1886 at Izard County, Arkansas.¹ John Madison Bagwell died on 23 July 1941 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 80.^1,2 He was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.²

     Mariah Josephine Mason was born on 27 December 1869 in Izard, Arkansas, Find-A-Grave entry has her DOB as 1875.² She was born in December 1870 in Arkansas. As of before 1880,her married name was Bagwell. She married (?) Bagwell before 1880. As of 14 April 1886,her married name was Bagwell.³ Mariah Josephine Mason married John Madison Bagwell, son of Allen H. Bagwell and Eliza C. Herman, on 14 April 1886 at Izard County, Arkansas.³ Mariah Josephine Mason died on 27 December 1946 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 77.^3,2 She was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.²

     Lula Mae Bagwell was born on 12 June 1890 in Buford, Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ As of 12 November 1908,her married name was Jones.^2,3 Lula Mae Bagwell married Charles Baxter "Charlie" Jones on 12 November 1908 at Baxter County, Arkansas. They were married in Charlie's uncle's home - Mogul (Bud) Jackson.^2,3 Lula Mae Bagwell died on 20 September 1982 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, at age 92.^1,3

     Charles Baxter "Charlie" Jones was also known as Charles Baxter "Charlie" Jones. He was born on 10 March 1887 in Buford, Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ He married Lula Mae Bagwell, daughter of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason, on 12 November 1908 at Baxter County, Arkansas. They were married in Charlie's uncle's home - Mogul (Bud) Jackson.^1,2 Charles Baxter "Charlie" Jones died on 10 July 1972 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, at age 85.^1,2

     Eliza C. Herman was born circa 1825 in Alabama.^1,2 As of before 1854,her married name was Bagwell. She married Allen H. Bagwell before 1854.^1,2 Eliza C. Herman died circa 1881.

     Angeline Virginia Bagwell was born on 12 May 1854 in Marion County, Arkansas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Allen H. Bagwell and Eliza C. Herman.^1,2 As of 18 October 1871,her married name was Knight.² Angeline Virginia Bagwell married Benjamin Fanklin Knight on 18 October 1871 at Baxter County, Arkansas.² Angeline Virginia Bagwell died on 1 September 1929 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 75.² She was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Sarah Elizabeth Bagwell was born on 30 March 1856 in Marion County, Arkansas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Allen H. Bagwell and Eliza C. Herman.^1,2 Sarah Elizabeth Bagwell and Allen H. Bagwell lived in 1860 in Barren Creek, Marion County, Arkansas. As of 18 October 1876,her married name was Lindsey. Sarah Elizabeth Bagwell married James William Lindsey on 18 October 1876 at Baxter County, Arkansas. Sarah Elizabeth Bagwell died on 14 October 1943 at age 87.² She was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Wagoner, Wagoner County, Oklahoma.

     William Alexander Bagwell was born on 2 June 1858 in Marion County, Arkansas.² He was the son of Allen H. Bagwell and Eliza C. Herman.^3,1 William Alexander Bagwell married Nettie Lemon on 11 March 1897 at Baxter County, Arkansas.^1,4,2 William Alexander Bagwell died on 14 March 1947 in Izard County, Arkansas, at age 88
William A. Bagwell, 88, well known citizen of Boswell, died at his home Friday morning, following a long Illness. Mr Bagwell was born in Baxter County, where he spent the early part of his life. He moved to Boswell in 1909 and was engaged in the mercantile business there for several years. He became a member of the Methodist Church early in life. In 1897 he was married to Miss Nettie Lemon of Mountain Home. Surviving, are his wife, a son, Myrl Bagwell of Boswell and a daughter, Mrs Pearl Jeffery of Detroit, Mich. The funeral was held at Boswell Saturday, services being conducted by Rev Hugh Cooper of Melbourne. Burial was in the Vest Cemetery, with the Roller Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.²
He was buried at Vest Cemetery, Baxter County, Arkansas.²

     Allen H. Bagwell Jr. was born on 11 December 1863 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Allen H. Bagwell and Eliza C. Herman.¹ Allen H. Bagwell Jr. married Mary Elizabeth Bolding circa 1888.¹ Allen H. Bagwell Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Bolding lived in 1920 in Concho County, Texas. Allen H. Bagwell Jr. died on 1 October 1942 in Menard County, Texas, at age 78.¹ He was buried at Eden Cemetery, Eden, Concho County, Texas.

     Mariah Jane Mitchell was born on 6 January 1845 in Noxubee County, Mississippi.¹ As of circa 1864,her married name was Bagwell. She married Lewis Bagwell, son of Warren Thomas Bagwell Jr. and Dicey McLendon, circa 1864.¹ Mariah Jane Mitchell and Lewis Bagwell lived in 1870 in Tumbleston, Scott County, Arkansas.¹ Mariah Jane Mitchell and Lewis Bagwell appeared on the 1870 United States Federal Census for Tumbleston, Scott County, Arkansas, enumerated on 8 August 1870.¹ As of 2 December 1878,her married name was Prewitt. Mariah Jane Mitchell married Lewis Prewitt on 2 December 1878 at Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Mariah Jane Mitchell died on 8 February 1897 in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, at age 52. She was buried at Keatchie Cemetery, Keatchie, De Soto Parish, Louisiana.

     Rosa Bagwell was born in January 1867 in Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis Bagwell and Mariah Jane Mitchell.¹ Rosa Bagwell appeared on the 1870 United States Federal Census for Tumbleston, Scott County, Arkansas, enumerated on 8 August 1870.¹ As of 3 January 1889,her married name was Abrahamson. She married August Abrahamson on 3 January 1889 at Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Rosa Bagwell and August Abrahamson lived in 1900 in Police Jury Ward 1, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

     Anna Belle Bagwell was born in February 1869 in Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis Bagwell and Mariah Jane Mitchell.¹ As of 3 August 1886,her married name was Dolan. Anna Belle Bagwell married John Dolan on 3 August 1886 at Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

     Dicey McLendon was also known as Dicey McClendon. Dicey McLendon was also known as Dicy.¹ She was born circa 1801 in Tennessee or Georgia.¹ She married Warren Thomas Bagwell Jr., son of Warren Bagwell, on 26 March 1828 at Perry County, Alabama.^1,2 Her married name was Bagwell. Dicey McLendon and Warren Thomas Bagwell Jr. lived in 1850 in Union Parish, Louisiana.² Dicey McLendon and Warren Thomas Bagwell Jr. appeared on the 1850 United States Federal Census for Union Parish, Louisiana, enumerated on 14 September 1850.³ Dicey McLendon and Warren Thomas Bagwell Jr. appeared on the 1860 United States Federal Census for Union Parish, Louisiana, enumerated on 30 June 1860.¹ Dicey McLendon died on 3 June 1869 in Farmerville, Union Parish, Louisiana.

     Sarah Ann "Susan" Bagwell was also known as Susan Bagwell. She was born circa 1844 in Alabama.^1,2 She was the daughter of Warren Thomas Bagwell Jr. and Dicey McLendon.^2,1 Sarah Ann "Susan" Bagwell lived in 1850 in Union Parish, Louisiana.¹ She appeared on the 1850 United States Federal Census for Union Parish, Louisiana, enumerated on 14 September 1850.³ She appeared on the 1860 United States Federal Census for Union Parish, Louisiana, enumerated on 30 June 1860.² She lived in 1870 in Union Parish, Louisiana.

     Frances W. Bagwell was born circa 1832 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of Warren Thomas Bagwell Jr. and Dicey McLendon. Frances W. Bagwell appeared on the 1850 United States Federal Census for Union Parish, Louisiana, enumerated on 14 September 1850.² He married Mary (?).¹ Frances W. Bagwell died in July 1870.

     James Calloway Bagwell was born circa 1830 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of Warren Thomas Bagwell Jr. and Dicey McLendon.¹ James Calloway Bagwell appeared on the 1850 United States Federal Census for Union Parish, Louisiana, enumerated on 14 September 1850.² He married Elizabeth E. Hillburn before 1860. James Calloway Bagwell died on 11 November 1862 Killed in Civil War in CSA. Submitted for the Union Parish Louisiana USGenWeb Archives by Shawn Martin, 4/2005


1862 - 1863 Succession of James C. Bagwell, Union Parish Louisiana

Union Parish Louisiana Succession Book E, pp. 494 - 498


NOTE: This man is almost certainly the soldier who enlisted in Company E, 13th Battalion, the Partisan Rangers, at Monroe on 13 August 1862 as a private. His record states that he was killed on 1 November 1862. The court record below states that he died on November 11th.



To the Honorable the Judge of the 11th Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Union, State
of Louisiana.
The Petition of Elizabeth Hillburn, late wife and now the surviving widow of James C. Bagwell of the Parish and State aforesaid, respectfully shows that the said James C. Bagwell departed in this life on the 11th November 1862, leaving a small estate and dying intestate. He also left two minor children to wit: Delaware and Benjamin Thomas Bagwell, the issue of the marriage of deceased with petitioner. Said estate consists of a small tract of land and some stock and household and kitchen furniture and some debts. Petitioner avers that an administrator is necessary. Wherefore, she prays that this her application be legally advised and after the legal delays and advertisements, she be appointed administrator of the said estate of James C. Bagwell, decd. on giving the bond and taking the oath required by law, and that an inventory and appraisement of the same be made according to law, for all orders and
decrees necessary in the premises and for general relief &c.
Jno. L. Barrett, Atty.

State of Louisiana 11th Judicial District Court Parish of Union
The premises considered, it is ordered and decreed that the within application of Elizabeth
Hillburn to be appointed Administratrix of the Estate of James C. Bagwell, Decd. be advertised according to
law. It is further ordered that the Recorder of the Parish of Union be and he is authorized to make an
inventory and appraisement of the property belonging to the said estate of James C. Bagwell, Decd. and due
return thereof make to this office without delay.
Done and signed in office on this the 13th day of
November AD 1862.
W. C. Smith,
Deputy Clerk


State of Louisiana 11th District Court
Parish of Union
I, Elizabeth Bagwell, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all and
singular the duties incumbent on me as Administratrix of the Estate of J. C. Bagwell, Decd. to the best of
my ability and understanding. So help me God.
Elizabeth E. (her X mark)
Bagwell
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of December 1862.
W. S. Davis, J. P.


State of Louisiana 11th District Court
Parish of Union

Succession of J. C. Bagwell, Decd.

Whereas Elizabeth E. Bagwell has this day been duly and legally appointed Administratrix of the
Estate of J. C. Bagwell, Decd. and she has given bond with good security. Now, therefore, the said
Elizabeth E. Bagwell is hereby duly and legally authorized and empowered to do and perform all acts
appertaining to said appointment according to law.
Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 29th December 1862.
J. L. Guthrie, Clerk


State of Louisiana 11th District Court
Parish of Union
Know all men by these presents that we, Elizabeth E. Bagwell as principal and J. R. Pardue and James B.
Bearden as her securities, are held and firmly bound unto W. B. Egan Judge of the aforesaid court for said
Parish and State in the just and full sum of Eleven hundred ten dollars and fifty cents to the true and
faithful payment thereof well and truly to be made.
We bind ourselves, our heirs, assigns and legal representatives firmly by these presents. Date
Farmerville, December the 5th 1862.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden Elizabeth E. Bagwell
has been duly and legally appointed administratirx of the estate of J. C. Bagwell, Decd. and she hath taken
the oath required by law.
Now therefore if the said Elizabeth E. Bagwell shall faithfully and impartially discharge all and
singular the duties incumbent on her as administratrix of said estate and shall faithfully account to the
Judge of said court for all monies or property (received from this or any other state) belonging to
said Estate and shall render a true and faithful accounting of all her acts and doings in and about
said estate to the Judge of said court and whenever legally required so to do to pay over all sums of
money and deliver all the property of whatever nature to the proper person or persons to receive the same.
Then this obligation to be null and void, otherwise to be in full force and effect.
Done, signed and acknowledged before me the day and date above written.
W. S. Davis, J. P. Elizabeth E (her X mark) Bagwell
J. L. Guthrie, Clerk J. R. Pardue
J. B. Bearden


State of Louisiana
Parish of Union
Do you and each of you solemnly swear that you will faithfully and impartially appraise all the
property that may be presented to you belonging to the Estate of James C. Bagwell, Decd. to its cash value
to the best of your judgment and understanding. So help you God.
John Feazel
Michael Feazel
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this the
4th day of December AD 1862.
W. C. Smith, Recorder


State of Louisiana
Parish of Union
Be it remembered that on this the 4th day of December 1862 in pursuance of an order of the
Honorable 11th Judicial district court in and for the Parish of Union, State aforesaid and to me William C.
Smith, Parish Recorder and Ex Officio Notary Public in and for the Parish and State aforesaid, I repaired to
the late residence of James C. Bagwell, Decd. late of the Parish of Union and being assisted by John Feazel
and Michael Feazel, two good and lawful citizens of said Parish who were duly appointed and sworn by me
the said Recorder, as appraisers and in the presence of two competent witnesses, proceeded to make an
Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of the said James C. Bagwell, Decd. as hereafter with forth viz.

Tract of land containing 80 acres more or less with
the improvements therein situated in the Parish of
Union, La numbered as follows:
Dwelling house and other apprd. @ $100.00
Improvements on adjoining lands
belonging to Speculators apprd. @ 50.00
73 bus. Corn more or less apprd. @ 93.75
4 head cattle apprd. @ $5 per head 20.00
8 head meat hogs apprd. @ $12 per head 96.00
18 head stock hogs more or less
apprd. @ $4 per head 72.00
4 head sheep more or less apprd. @
$3 per head 12.00
6 be gums apprd. @ 3.00
1 lot farming utensils, ploughs,
gearing apprd. @ 6.00
1 lot pot ware apprd. @ 9.00
1 lot carpenter's tools viz. 3 augers,
1 saw, 1 hand ax, 1 drawing knife,
7 chisels and 1 pair compasses apprd. @ 7.50
1 tool chest apprd. @ 5.00
3 chopping axes, 1 iron wedges and
3 flooring dogs, apprd. @ 6.00
1 pair draw skales and 1 pad lock apprd. @ 1.00
1 lot crockery tim and glassware apprd. @ 9.00
1 rifle gun apprd. @ 15.00
6 common chairs apprd. @ 3.00
1 clothes press apprd. @ 4.00
1 spinning wheel $4, 1 trunk $3, apprd. @ 7.00
2 feather beds and bedding, 1 bed stead
apprd. @ 35.00
1 shovel and tongues apprd. @ ___1.00
Total amount 555.25


Having completed the foregoing inventory, I have on this the 4th day of December 1862 closed the same in
testimony whereof, I have caused said appraisers to sign their names hereto in presence of M. S. Bagwell
and Furney Bagwell, two good and lawful witness who have also signed with said appraisers and me the said
Recorder on this the day and date above written.
Furney (his X mark) Bagwell John Feazel
M. S. Bagwell Michael Feazel
W. C. Smith, Recorder


To the Honorable the Judge or the Clerk of the 11th
Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Union,
State of Louisiana.
The Petition of Elizabeth H. Bagwell,
Administratrix of the Estate of J. C. Bagwell, Decd. respectfully shows that said estate has been appraised
at between five and six hundred dollars, that the said estate is considerably in debt and that it will be
necessary to sell all the property both personal and real of said estate to pay the debts of the same.
Wherefore she prays for an order from your honorable court authorizing the sheriff of said Parish of Union
after the legal advertisement to sell at the Court House door all the property both real and personal of
the said estate for the purpose of paying the debts of the same according to Arts. 990, 991 and 992 of
the Code of Practice and for general relief &c.
Jno. L. Barrett, Atty.


State of Louisiana 11th District Court
Parish of Union
The premises considered, it is ordered that there be a sale of all the property belonging to the Estate
of J. C. Bagwell, Decd. It is further ordered that the sheriff be authorized to make said sale at the
Court House door.
Done and signed in office this 29th December 1862.
J. L. Guthrie, Clerk


To the Honorable the Judge or the Clerk of the 11th
Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Union.
The petition of Elizabeth Bagwell of the Parish and State above written respectfully represents that
she has administered the estate of J. C. Bagwell so far as it has come into her possession and finds that
the assets of the Estate amount to the sum of seven hundred and twenty seven and 75/100 Dollars Cash.
She further represents that the estate owes as follows:
Law charges
Acct. of J. L. Guthrie, Clerk $15.25
Acct. of Sheriff 9.80
Acct. of W. C. Smith, Recorder 9.00
Acct. of Jno. L. Barrett, Atty. ___25.00
59.05
The privilege claim of the widow and minor
heirs of Deceased, Delaware and
Benjamin Thos. Bagwell for 1000.00
Judicial Mortgages
In favor of Carson & Bayless besides
Interest and cost 69.00
In favor of Terry and Madden besides
cost and int. 97.52
In favor of W. H. and M. S. Carson
Besides int. and cost 135.56
In favor of J. Tignor say about __20.00
Total of privilege mortgage $1381.13

Besides perhaps some ordinary debts in the amount of
which if any she does not know.
Wherefore she prays that this her statement of debts be advertised according to law and for an order
after the legal delay for her the Administratrix to pay the debts in the order in which they stand in this her
statement to wit:
1st Law charges
2nd The widows privileges
3rd Judicial Mortgage
4th Ordinary debts and for all orders necessary and
for general relief &c.
Jno. L. Barrett, Atty.


State of Louisiana
Parish of Union
The premises considered it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed the foregoing statement of debts
and tableau of distribution be advertised according to law.
Done and signed in office on this August 1st AD 1863.
Thos. C. Lewis, Clerk.

     Bryant R. Bagwell was born in 1835 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of Warren Thomas Bagwell Jr. and Dicey McLendon.¹ Bryant R. Bagwell married Julia Ann (?) after 1860. Bryant R. Bagwell appeared on the 1860 United States Federal Census for Union Parish, Louisiana, enumerated on 30 June 1860.¹ He and Julia Ann (?) lived in 1870 in Union Parish, Louisiana. Bryant R. Bagwell and Julia Ann (?) lived in 1880 in Tomlinson, Scott County, Arkansas. Bryant R. Bagwell died after 1880 in Arkansas.