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Descendants of Rachel* Powel



First Generation



1. Rachel* Powel was born about 1722 in SC and died about 1782 about age 60.

Rachel* married someone

Her child was:

+ 2 M    i. Benjamin* Whitfield was born about 1752 in SC, NC, Or GA and died about 1831 in Putnam Co., GA. about age 79.

Rachel* married Luke* Whitfield Jan 12, 1739-1740 in Peedee R St David's Parish, SC, son of William I* Whitfield and Elizabeth* Goodman. Luke* was born Feb 9, 1718 or 1719 in SC and died Dec 2, 1796 in N Or S Carolina at age 77.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 3 M    i. Lewis Whitfield .

+ 4 M    ii. Matthew Whitfield .

+ 5 F    iii. Penelope Whitfield was born about 1746 in NC.

+ 6 F    iv. Lucretia Whitfield was born about 1748.

+ 7 M    v. Thomas Whitfield was born about 1750 in Eatonton, GA.

+ 8 M    vi. Benjamin* Whitfield was born about 1752 in SC, NC, Or GA and died about 1831 in Putnam Co., GA. about age 79.

Second Generation (Children)


2. Benjamin* Whitfield (Rachel*1) was born about 1752 in SC, NC, Or GA and died about 1831 in Putnam Co., GA. about age 79.

Benjamin* married Anne* Staten in Jasper Co, GA.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 9 M    i. William* Whitfield was born Dec 20, 1782 in SC and died in 1863 in Putnam Co., GA. at age 81.

+ 10 F    ii. Sarah Whitfield was born Mar 3, 1779 and died about 1856 about age 77.

+ 11 F    iii. Elizabeth Whitfield was born Mar 6, 1781.

+ 12 M    iv. Benjamin Whitfield was born in 1785 and died in 1864 at age 79.

+ 13 M    v. Infant Whitfield was born in 1787.

+ 14 M    vi. Matthew Whitfield was born Sep 30, 1789 in Hancock Co, GA and died Mar 23, 1867 in Shady Dale, Jasper Co, GA. at age 77.

+ 15 M    vii. James Whitfield was born Feb 27, 1791.

+ 16 F    viii. Susannah Whitfield was born in 1793.

+ 17 M    ix. Horatio Staten Whitfield was born Nov 4, 1797 and died in 1843 at age 46.

+ 18 M    x. Bryan Whitfield was born Jun 1, 1799 and died in TX.

+ 19 F    xi. Mosley Whitfield was born in Oct 1795 and died in Putnam Co., GA..

Benjamin* next married Mrs Sarah Bryan.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 20 F    i. Martha M Whitfield was born in 1801 in Putnam Co., GA. and died in Putnam Co., GA..

+ 21 M    ii. Achsah Whitfield was born in 1804.

+ 22 F    iii. Matilda Whitfield .

3. Lewis Whitfield (Rachel*1).

4. Matthew Whitfield (Rachel*1).

5. Penelope Whitfield (Rachel*1) was born about 1746 in NC.

6. Lucretia Whitfield (Rachel*1) was born about 1748.

7. Thomas Whitfield (Rachel*1) was born about 1750 in Eatonton, GA.

8. Benjamin* Whitfield (Rachel*1) was born about 1752 in SC, NC, Or GA and died about 1831 in Putnam Co., GA. about age 79.

Benjamin* married Anne* Staten in Jasper Co, GA.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 2)

Benjamin* next married Mrs Sarah Bryan.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 2)

Third Generation (Grandchildren)


9. William* Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Dec 20, 1782 in SC and died in 1863 in Putnam Co., GA. at age 81.

William* married Matilda* Beck Jun 9, 1822, daughter of John* Beck and Sara* Wansley. Matilda* was born Feb 23, 1790.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 23 F    i. Elizabeth Matilda (Lizzie)* Whitfield was born Sep 13, 1829 in Putnam Co., GA., died Nov 11, 1918 in Cass Co., Texas at age 89, and was buried in Douglassville Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

+ 24 F    ii. Martha Whitfield was born Apr 2, 1823.

+ 25 M    iii. Benjamin Franklin Whitfield was born Aug 26, 1824.

+ 26 M    iv. Thomas Jefferson Whitfield was born Jul 22, 1826.

+ 27 F    v. Louisa Whitfield was born in 1832.

William* next married Elizabeth Bryan Jan 16, 1806. Elizabeth was born in 1788.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 28 F    i. Ann Staten Whitfield was born Oct 31, 1806 in Putnam Co., GA. and died Feb 19, 1870 in Jefferson, Marion Co, TX at age 63.

+ 29 M    ii. Robert Whitfield .

+ 30 F    iii. Sarah Whitfield .

+ 31 F    iv. Nancy Whitfield .

10. Sarah Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Mar 3, 1779 and died about 1856 about age 77.

Sarah married John Jackson. John was born in 1773.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 32 F    i. Mary Jackson was born in 1796.

+ 33 F    ii. Lauretta Jackson was born in 1798.

+ 34 M    iii. William S Jackson was born in 1800.

+ 35 M    iv. John W Jackson was born in 1802.

+ 36 M    v. James Jackson was born in 1804.

+ 37 F    vi. Martha C Jackson was born in 1806.

+ 38 F    vii. Elizabeth Jackson was born in 1807.

+ 39 M    viii. Benjamin M Jackson was born in 1809.

+ 40 M    ix. George Lewis Jackson was born in 1811.

+ 41 F    x. Sarah A Jackson was born in 1813.

+ 42 M    xi. Andrew Jackson was born in 1815.

+ 43 M    xii. Simeon Jackson was born in 1820.

+ 44 M    xiii. Robert F Jackson was born in 1822.

11. Elizabeth Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Mar 6, 1781.

Elizabeth married John Goode.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 45 M    i. Thomas Whitfield Goode was born in 1802.

+ 46 M    ii. James Goode was born in 1804.

+ 47 M    iii. Benjamin Goode was born in 1806.

+ 48 F    iv. Sarah Goode was born in 1808.

+ 49 F    v. Nancy Goode was born in 1810.

+ 50 F    vi. Mary Elizabeth Goode was born Apr 3, 1812 in Putnam Co., GA..

+ 51 F    vii. Francis Ann Goode was born in 1814.

12. Benjamin Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1785 and died in 1864 at age 79.

Benjamin married Caroline Matilda Smith Jan 1, 1811. Caroline was born in 1791.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 52 M    i. Newton Lagrand Whitfield .

+ 53 M    ii. Hamilton Smith Whitfield .

+ 54 F    iii. Mary Whitfield .

+ 55 F    iv. Sarah Whitfield .

13. Infant Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1787.

14. Matthew Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Sep 30, 1789 in Hancock Co, GA and died Mar 23, 1867 in Shady Dale, Jasper Co, GA. at age 77.

Matthew married Betsy Spearman.

Matthew next married Mrs Martha Jones Walton.

Matthew next married Mary Reid Nov 24, 1819.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 56 M    i. William Hurt Whitfield died in 1870.

15. James Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Feb 27, 1791.

16. Susannah Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1793.

17. Horatio Staten Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Nov 4, 1797 and died in 1843 at age 46.

Horatio married Ann Taylor Gibson Dec 18, 1823.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 57 M    i. Matthew Staton Whitfield .

18. Bryan Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Jun 1, 1799 and died in TX.

Bryan married Unknown.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 58 M    i. James Whitfield .

19. Mosley Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in Oct 1795 and died in Putnam Co., GA..

Mosley married William B Traylor in Oct 1811.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 59 F    i. Lucy Traylor .

+ 60 F    ii. Female Traylor .

+ 61 M    iii. Giles Traylor .

20. Martha M Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1801 in Putnam Co., GA. and died in Putnam Co., GA..

Martha married John Morton.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 62 M    i. Matt E Morton .

21. Achsah Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1804.

22. Matilda Whitfield (Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)


23. Elizabeth Matilda (Lizzie)* Whitfield (William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Sep 13, 1829 in Putnam Co., GA., died Nov 11, 1918 in Cass Co., Texas at age 89, and was buried in Douglassville Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

Elizabeth married Robert* Perryman in Putnam Co., GA, son of Elisha* Perryman and Mary* Washington Walker. Robert* was born Feb 9, 1819 in GA., died Sep 28, 1868 in Cass Co., Texas at age 49, and was buried in Douglassville Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 63 F    i. Mary Matilda* Perryman was born Jan 22, 1851 in Cuseta Mountain, GA., died Feb 6, 1900 in Cass Co., Texas at age 49, and was buried in Union Chapel Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

+ 64 F    ii. Martha Curtis Perryman was born Apr 22, 1853, died Sep 11, 1897 in Cass Co., Texas at age 44, and was buried in Douglassville Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

+ 65 M    iii. William Whitfield "Tobe" Perryman was born Mar 26, 1855, died Mar 12, 1912 in Cass Co., Texas at age 56, and was buried in Douglassville Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

+ 66 F    iv. Sarah Louisa Perryman was born Jan 27, 1857 and died in Nov, 1938.

+ 67 M    v. Robert Perryman was born Apr 5, 1859.

+ 68 M    vi. Elisha Perryman was born Aug 6, 1861 and died Dec 11, 1920 at age 59.

+ 69 M    vii. Clopton "Clop" Perryman was born Oct 30, 1865 in Cass Co., Texas, died Sep 28, 1944 in Pushmataha Co., Okla. at age 78, and was buried in Dela Cemetery, Dela, OK..

+ 70 M    viii. James Willis Perryman was born Jan 27, 1867 and died Oct 2, 1886 at age 19.

24. Martha Whitfield (William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Apr 2, 1823.

25. Benjamin Franklin Whitfield (William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Aug 26, 1824.

26. Thomas Jefferson Whitfield (William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Jul 22, 1826.

Thomas married Margaret Matilda Beck, daughter of William Andrew Beck and Ann Lucas Welch. Margaret was born in 1832 in Elbert Co., GA.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 71 M    i. Robert Burns Whitfield .

27. Louisa Whitfield (William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1832.

28. Ann Staten Whitfield (William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Oct 31, 1806 in Putnam Co., GA. and died Feb 19, 1870 in Jefferson, Marion Co, TX at age 63.

Ann married James Beck Henderson Jan 17, 1828. James was born Oct 24, 1806 in Putnam Or Elbert Co, GA.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 72 M    i. John B Henderson was born in 1829 in Hamilton, Harris Co, GA.

+ 73 M    ii. William Whitfield Henderson was born Jun 3, 1831 in Elbert Or Putnam Co, GA.

+ 74 M    iii. James Cornelius Henderson was born Feb 18, 1833 in Hamilton, Harris Co, GA.

+ 75 F    iv. Martha A Henderson was born in 1839 in Hamilton, Harris Co, GA.

+ 76 F    v. Anne Matilda Henderson was born Sep 8, 1839.

+ 77 M    vi. Benjamin F Henderson was born in 1843 in Hamilton, Harris Co, GA.

+ 78 M    vii. Thomas J Henderson was born in 1846 in Hamilton, Harris Co, GA.

+ 79 F    viii. Mary Louise Henderson was born Sep 28, 1847.

29. Robert Whitfield (William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

30. Sarah Whitfield (William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

31. Nancy Whitfield (William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

32. Mary Jackson (Sarah Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1796.

33. Lauretta Jackson (Sarah Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1798.

34. William S Jackson (Sarah Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1800.

35. John W Jackson (Sarah Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1802.

36. James Jackson (Sarah Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1804.

37. Martha C Jackson (Sarah Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1806.

38. Elizabeth Jackson (Sarah Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1807.

39. Benjamin M Jackson (Sarah Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1809.

40. George Lewis Jackson (Sarah Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1811.

41. Sarah A Jackson (Sarah Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1813.

42. Andrew Jackson (Sarah Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1815.

43. Simeon Jackson (Sarah Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1820.

44. Robert F Jackson (Sarah Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1822.

45. Thomas Whitfield Goode (Elizabeth Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1802.

46. James Goode (Elizabeth Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1804.

47. Benjamin Goode (Elizabeth Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1806.

48. Sarah Goode (Elizabeth Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1808.

49. Nancy Goode (Elizabeth Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1810.

50. Mary Elizabeth Goode (Elizabeth Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Apr 3, 1812 in Putnam Co., GA..

51. Francis Ann Goode (Elizabeth Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1814.

52. Newton Lagrand Whitfield (Benjamin3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

53. Hamilton Smith Whitfield (Benjamin3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

54. Mary Whitfield (Benjamin3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

55. Sarah Whitfield (Benjamin3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

56. William Hurt Whitfield (Matthew3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) died in 1870.

William married Maria Comer Breedlove in 1843. Maria was born in 1823.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 80 M    i. Bolling Whitfield was born Oct 21, 1852.

57. Matthew Staton Whitfield (Horatio Staten3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

58. James Whitfield (Bryan3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

59. Lucy Traylor (Mosley Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

60. Female Traylor (Mosley Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

61. Giles Traylor (Mosley Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

62. Matt E Morton (Martha M Whitfield3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandchildren)


63. Mary Matilda* Perryman (Elizabeth Matilda (Lizzie)* Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Jan 22, 1851 in Cuseta Mountain, GA., died Feb 6, 1900 in Cass Co., Texas at age 49, and was buried in Union Chapel Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

Mary married E. H. Williams.

The child from this marriage was:

   81 F    i. Ella Williams was born from 1880 to 1900.

Ella married Ritter.

Mary next married James "Jim" Hardy* MCCOY Aug 1, 1869 in Cass Co., Texas, son of James H.* MCCOY and Nancy W.* Blalock. James was born Dec 24, 1834 in Upson Co, GA., died Aug 14, 1877 in Douglassville, Cass Co., Texas at age 42, and was buried in Union Chapel Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

Children from this marriage were:

   82 M    i. Robert Henry (Cap) MCCOY was born Jan 5, 1871 in Douglassville, Cass Co., TX, died Feb 24, 1958 in Rest Home, Venila, OK. at age 87, and was buried Feb 27, 1958 in Antlers, OK., Push. Co., City Cemetery.

Robert married Marcellena Janie Journot May 15, 1897 in Linden, Cass Co, TX. Marcellena was born May 15, 1873 in Cusseta, Cass Co, TX and died in 1902 in Choctaw Co., Ok at age 29.

Robert next married Minnie Allen Nov 4, 1905 in Cass County, TX. Minnie was born Mar 18, 1876 in Atlanta, Cass Co., TX, died Aug 22, 1961 in Ballard Rest Home, Atoka, OK at age 85, and was buried Sep 2, 1961 in Antlers, OK. City Cemetery.

   83 M    ii. Albert Edgar "Bud" MCCOY was born Aug 5, 1873 in Douglassville, Cass Co., Texas, died Nov 24, 1943 in Rattan, Okla. In Brother Robt Henrys Home at age 70, and was buried in Union Chapel Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

Albert married Avice (Avis) Journot Sep 1, 1904 in Linden, Cass Co., Texas, daughter of Eugene Romero Dejesus Journot and Adeline Ann Jackson. Avice was born May 27, 1884 in Cussetta, Cass Co., TX, died Dec 30, 1976 in Antlers, OK. at age 92, and was buried in Antlers City Cemetery, Antlers, OK..

   84 M    iii. Ruben Whitfield* MCCOY was born Jun 17, 1875 in Sulphur River Farm, Cass Co., Texas, died Feb 27, 1942 at Home In Douglassville, Cass Co., Texas at age 66, and was buried in Union Chapel Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

Ruben married Rhoda Bell* Welsh Sep 6, 1902 in Linden, Cass Co., Texas, daughter of Howell Marion* Welsh and Missouri Hasseltine* Blalock. Rhoda was born Nov 11, 1881 in Cussetta, Cass Co., Texas, died May 17, 1964 in Naples, Morris Co., TX. at age 82, and was buried in Union Chapel Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

   85 M    iv. James H. (Babe) MCCOY was born in 1877, died in 1956 at age 79, and was buried in Union Chapel Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

James married May Kessler in OK.

64. Martha Curtis Perryman (Elizabeth Matilda (Lizzie)* Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Apr 22, 1853, died Sep 11, 1897 in Cass Co., Texas at age 44, and was buried in Douglassville Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

Martha married Frank Thomas Oliver Oct 17, 1867 in Cass County, TX. Frank was born Jan 19, 1846 in Greenville, Ala and died Feb 23, 1875 in Douglassville, Cass Co, TX at age 29.

Children from this marriage were:

   86 F    i. Abby Mary Oliver was born about 1873 in Douglassville, Cass Co, TX, died about 1902 in Douglassville, Cass Co, TX about age 29, and was buried in Douglassville Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

Abby married Unknown Stewart about 1900. Unknown was born about 1860.

Abby next married Claude Lee Green Oct 2, 1889 in Cass Co, TX.

   87 F    ii. Mittie Oliver was born about 1869.

Mittie married Tom Ormand.

   88 M    iii. Samuel Oliver was born about 1871.

   89 M    iv. Frank Oliver was born about 1875.

   90 F    v. Mary Oliver .

65. William Whitfield "Tobe" Perryman (Elizabeth Matilda (Lizzie)* Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Mar 26, 1855, died Mar 12, 1912 in Cass Co., Texas at age 56, and was buried in Douglassville Cemetery, Cass Co., TX.

66. Sarah Louisa Perryman (Elizabeth Matilda (Lizzie)* Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Jan 27, 1857 and died in Nov, 1938.

Sarah married Robert Burns Whitfield, son of Thomas Jefferson Whitfield and Margaret Matilda Beck.

67. Robert Perryman (Elizabeth Matilda (Lizzie)* Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Apr 5, 1859.

68. Elisha Perryman (Elizabeth Matilda (Lizzie)* Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Aug 6, 1861 and died Dec 11, 1920 at age 59.

Elisha married Annie.

69. Clopton "Clop" Perryman (Elizabeth Matilda (Lizzie)* Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Oct 30, 1865 in Cass Co., Texas, died Sep 28, 1944 in Pushmataha Co., Okla. at age 78, and was buried in Dela Cemetery, Dela, OK..

70. James Willis Perryman (Elizabeth Matilda (Lizzie)* Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Jan 27, 1867 and died Oct 2, 1886 at age 19.

71. Robert Burns Whitfield (Thomas Jefferson4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1).

Robert married Sarah Louisa Perryman, daughter of Robert* Perryman and Elizabeth Matilda (Lizzie)* Whitfield. Sarah was born Jan 27, 1857 and died in Nov, 1938.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 66)

72. John B Henderson (Ann Staten Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1829 in Hamilton, Harris Co, GA.

73. William Whitfield Henderson (Ann Staten Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Jun 3, 1831 in Elbert Or Putnam Co, GA.

74. James Cornelius Henderson (Ann Staten Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Feb 18, 1833 in Hamilton, Harris Co, GA.

75. Martha A Henderson (Ann Staten Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1839 in Hamilton, Harris Co, GA.

76. Anne Matilda Henderson (Ann Staten Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Sep 8, 1839.

77. Benjamin F Henderson (Ann Staten Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1843 in Hamilton, Harris Co, GA.

78. Thomas J Henderson (Ann Staten Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born in 1846 in Hamilton, Harris Co, GA.

79. Mary Louise Henderson (Ann Staten Whitfield4, William*3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Sep 28, 1847.

80. Bolling Whitfield (William Hurt4, Matthew3, Benjamin*2, Rachel*1) was born Oct 21, 1852.










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