999. Sally Conger
Sally CongerPARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Margaret Elston
2416. Mary Thompson
Mary ThompsonRESIDENCES-RELATIONSHIP:
On 16 Apr 1843, John B. Conger, b. Abt. 1784 who was spouse of Elizabeth Archer, wrote that he had taken one of the granddaughters of his brother, Jonathan, to be a companion for his daughter, Martha. She was about 15 and the daughter of Sally Conger who married Felix Thompson.This might be the person, referred to as, Miss Mary C. Compton, in the 11 Jun 1853 will of Mrs. Martha Archer (Conger) Tucker.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 298-299 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
RELATIONSHIP: John B. Conger of Grand Gulf, MS, in a letter written about 1844, tells of taking a grandchild of brother, Jonathan Conger, as a companion to his daughter, she being the daughter of Sally Conger, who married Felix Thompson.This grandchild was Mary Thompson, who lived with her cousin, Martha Archer Conger, even after her marriage to Gov. Tiglman M. Tucker. Before her marriage to Gov. Tucker, Martha A. Conger made a will, which provied handsomely for Mary Thompson. After her marriage she made a second will, leaving the bulk of her estate to "Miss Mary C. Compton" (according to the records), who much have been Mary Thompson. At any rate, Mary received most of the estate amassed by John E. [sic] Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 797-798 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
1000. Martin Conger
Martin CongerPARENTS: Johnathan Conger and Margaret Elston
BIOGRAPHY:
Martin Conger was born in Rowan county, NC and removed to Mississippi with his father, about 1806, and settled in Claiborne county, where his father was a planter.About 1830, Martin and his family removed from near Vicksburg, Warren county, [MS], to Clinton, MS. He was one of the pioneer settlers of this region. The road that he traveled to Clinton was, in many places, prepared by him before his wagons could travel. In many places he hd to cut trees down to clear a road.
He was a staunch Methodist.
According to Mrs. E.F. Gill, Martin Conger did not leave any will. His estate was administered by Eli Garner. Each of his four children obtained from two to five slaves apiece, according to the valuation of their pro rata of 160 acres of land. Martin had left $4,000 in cash, which Mr. Garner had squandered in some wild speculations or security debts.
Mrs. Gill states that there was a family joke about Martin having red hair. Martin and his brother, Jonathan Lee [Conger], both married women called, Sally. So Jonathan's wife was called, "Sally Lee." Martin's wife was teased at marrying a red head and told that she would have all read-headed daughters. It turned out that their girls had black hair, and Jonathan and Sally Lee had two girls with blazing red hair.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 370-371 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
Susan GarnerMARRIAGE: After the death of Martin Conger, she married, William Gregg and had Donnie Gill Gregg.
2419. Mary Athalia Conger
Mary Athalia CongerMARRIAGE-CONFLICT: In a letter from Asbury Bernard Conger II, dated 7 Dec 1910, he stated that his aunt, Mary Athalia married Jeff McCoy. A letter from Mr. E.F. Gill, dated 3 Jan 1911 said that Mary Athalia married Henry McKay and died two years later without issue.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 370 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
Jeff McCoyNAME-CONFLICT: Henry W. McKay with a marriage on 12 Dec 1848 in Hinds Co., MS by Janell Wheeler.
2421. Ann Martin Conger
Ann Martin CongerMARRIAGE: In a letter written by Mrs. E.F. Gill, dated 3 Jan 1911, she claimed that Ann Martin [Conger] married Dr. Robert Kelly and died three years later of yellow fever, without issue.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 370 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
Robert KellyNAME-CONFLICT: Robert Kelley by Janell Wheeler
1001. Jonathan Lee Conger
Jonathan Lee CongerPARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Margaret Elston
Sara FaulknerNAME-CONFLICT: Sara and Sarah in CFA I.
2424. Jonathan Conger
Jonathan CongerRELATIONSHIP: John Lane and Jonathan Conger were twins.
MILITARY-DEATH: Died in 1864 in the Civil War.
Susan Daveney NealSPOUSE: Susan Daveney Neal was the 2nd spouse of Jonathan Lee Conger.
1014. John Conger
John CongerPARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval
NAME-CONFLICT-QUESTION: John Congo in his Last Will and Testament. (CFA I, p. 290). If he signed his name, John Congo, in his will what proof is there that he was really, John Conger?
RESIDENCES: Rowan Co., NC; Smith Co., TN; also owned property in Pike Co., GA
MILITARY: Supposedly was in the War of 1812, if so, he was only 14 years old. (CFA I, p. 290)
PROBATE: Will of John Congo, July Term 1842, Smith Co. TN Will Book 3, p. 286-287
I John Congo of the State of Tennessee and county of Smith, being weak in body, but of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertaintly of life and certainty of death, do make and say this is my last Will and Testament, and I do hereby make bond and disannull all former wills and testaments by me at any time heretofore made by me.And first of all I give my soul to God who gave it.
Secondly, I direct that my body be buried in a decent Christian like manner.
Thirdly, as to such wordly goods as it has pleased God to give me, I give and bequeath all slaves (to wit), I want that my funeral expenses be paid, as soon after my demise as profitable out of any money that I may be possessed of or that may first come into the hands of my Executor.
Fourthly, I direct that all my just debts be paid as soon after my death as possible.
Fifthly, I direct that all my personal property be sold and the proceeds be appropriated first to the payment of my just debts, secondly the balance I give and bequeath to my wife Jincey Congo.
Sixthly, I give and bequeath to my wife Jincey Congo also the tract of land whereon I may live, to have and to hold unto her for and during the being of her natural life.
Seventhly, I give and bequeath to each of my children (to wit): Joshua Congo, Elisha Congo, John P. Congo, Lemuel Congo, Mary Jane Congo, William D. Congo, Miles W. Congo, Isaac R. Congo and Josiah Congo, the sum of one dollar each.
Eighthly, I direct that my tract of land whereon Sidney Smith now lives, be sold on a credit of one and two years, and also I direct that my tract of land in the state of Georgia, containing two hundred and sixty acres in Pike county, be sold and I do hereby nominate and appoint Thomas C. Brice, my agent in the State of Georgia, to sell and dispose of said tract of land in any way that he may think best. I also appoint him my agent to collect all debts that is due and owing to me or that may be due and owing to me in the State of Georgia. Also I direct that the mules that may be have on hand, be sent to said Thomas C. Brice and that he is hereby authorized to sell them and collect the money and pay over the same and all other money to one of my sons and I direct that all the proceeds of the aforementioned property be paid over by him to my Executor and that he pay the same to my wife, Jincey, for her use during her life.
Ninthly, I give and bequeath to my wife Jincey Congo my negro girl, Isabella, for the term of her life.
Tenthly, I direct that after the death of my wife, that all the property and effects of every description whatever sold, and that it be disposed of as follows: to wit I direct that each of my younger children, to wit: Lemeul Congo, Mary Jane Congo, William D. Congo, Miles W. Congo, Isaac R. Congo and Josiah Congo be paid each the sum of one hundred dollars and the balance be equally divided between all my children.
Eleventhly, I do hereby nominate and appoint Henry W. McDonald, Executor to this, my last Will and Testament, witness whereof, I, John Congo set my hand and seal this my last Will and Testament, written on one sheet of paper, this 14th day of April A.D. 1842.
(Signed) John Congo (Seal)(Microfilm on file in Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN)
[Note: The phrase in the third paragraph about "and bequeath all slaves (to wit)," seems to be either incomplete or out of context. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 290 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
Jonca PIggNAME-CONFLICT: Jincey Congo in Will of her husband.
2440. Mary Jane Conger
Mary Jane CongerPARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg
DEATH: Siblings: John, Jane, Miles and Isaac Conger died in Johnson Co., AR.
(CFA I, p. 290)
2442. Miles W. Conger
Miles W. CongerPARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg
NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried
NAME-CONFLICT: Miles D. Conger; Miles W. Congo in the Will of his father. (CFA I, p. 290)
DEATH: Siblings: John, Jane, Miles and Isaac Conger died in Johnson Co., AR. (CFA I, p. 290)
1016. Isaac Conger
Isaac CongerPARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval
RESIDENCES: Smith and DeKalb counties, TN
Malinda CoffeeNAME-COMMENT: Surname may have been, Coffee.
RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1832, widowed and living with 4 children in Jackson county, TN. (CFA I, p. 345a)
PROBATE: 31 May 1830, Malinda Conger appointed administrator of the estate of Isaac Conger deceased. Malinda Conger appointed Guardian of Jane, Elizabeth, William and Iry, minors of Isaac Conger deceased.
This was a Bill of Complaint to sell land to finish paying the debts of Joshua Conger. Personal property had been sold. There were four tracts of land, containing in all 929 acres. The residence was on one 67 acre tract. Eli, William and John bought most of the other land, "exclusive of Malinda Conger's claim."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 345a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
2448. Elizabeth Conger
Elizabeth CongerPARENTS: Isaac Conger and Malinda Coffee
1018. Elisha Conger
Elisha CongerPARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval
Problem: Was the birth date, 2 Jan 1805 in Smithville, DeKalb, TN as listed on p. 150 of CFA I? Or was the date of birth, 2 Nov 1805 in Rowan Co., NC as listed on page 345 of CFA I?
DEATH: Elisha and Nancy Conger died in DeKalb Co., TN, not Smithville.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 715 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
BIOGRAPHY:
The Elisha Conger family was living in DeKalb Co., TN in 1850 and 1860. In 1860, Isaac J. Conger, age 18, was living with them, whereas in 1850 only children Eli and Martha were in the household. Elisha's nephew, Joshua, b. 1818, had a son, Isaac J., who was born in 1842. Perhaps it was this Isaac [who was] living with them to help with the farming. The 1860 census shows Martha Cheatam and daughter, Martha, living with them also. They lived near the river, nine miles north of Smithville. Elisha and Nancy are buried on the homestead.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 150 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
RECOLLECTIONS: Excerpt of a 6 May 1905, letter from granddaughter, Martha J. (Cheatman) Corley.
"I want to write more to your about Grandpa Elisha Conger. He was a farmer, very ingenius, could make anything out of wood or iron. He made nearly everything he used, also always had boutiful of all good things. He owned a good farm, scarecely ever was in debt. He was honest and religious. He could quote nearly the whole scripture without the Bible. He was so good."I was born in his house. He raised me. I think he was the best man I ever saw. He was very industrious. After Grandma died he lived with me most of the time, until he died here with me. He was nearly 90 years old. He was blind and deaf, and nearly helpless the last year or so. We had to feed him and lead him about. He bore it all so good, was always pleasant before he died. He said he believed he knew the way to Heaven as well as he knew the way back to his home. I think he was as spotless as a human being could be on earth. I hope to meet good Granpa and the rest of them, all my good folks in a better land. I shall be glad to be of some help in the Conger Union if I can, in the future."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 150 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
Nancy TittsworthBIRTH: J.G. Davis of Nashville, TN says: Nancy Tittsworth was born in Sullivan Co., TN, the d/o Richard Tittsworth.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 715 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
1019. William Conger
William CongerPARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval
BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was he born in Rowan Co., NC or Smith Co., TN? Both listed in CFA I.
CENSUS-NAME-CONFLICT: Family name was, Congo, in 1850 census. Place not given.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 508 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
1022. Delilah Conger
Delilah CongerPARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval
Problem: Was she born in Rowan Co., NC or as listed in CFA II, p. 281, Smith Co., TN?
1025. Mary Ross Conger
RELATIONSHIP: Sisters, Mary Ross and Susannah Conger married brothers, Ezekiel
and Samuel Walker, respectively.
2465. Thomas Ezekiel Walker
Thomas Ezekiel WalkerMILITARY: 1861, Private in Co. A, 11th Mississippi Cavalry, known as Baxter's Scouts
EMIGRATION: Moved to Texas in 1872, first to Rains Co, near Emory; then to Cooke County, then Montague, and finally to Collingsworth County.
RESIDENCES: 1872, Emory, Rains County, TX
1028. Amos Alexander Conger
Amos Alexander CongerBIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA lists the birth as, Abt. 1810 in Butts Co., GA. Robert Mark Conger lists the birth as, Abt. 1810 in Mecklenburg, NC.
NAME: Amos Conger, CFA I, p. 22
Rosanna JenksNAME-CONFLICT: Rosanna Jenks in CFA. Roseanna Jinks by Robert Mark Conger.
2468. Levi Daniel Conger
Levi Daniel CongerCOMMENT: Listed as a child by, Robert Mark Conger
1029. Susana Conger
Susana CongerNAME-CONFLICT: Susana and Susannah
BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA lists the birth as, Abt. 1812 in Butts Co., GA. Robert Mark Conger lists the birth as, Abt. 1800 in North Carolina.
RELATIONSHIP: Sisters, Mary Ross and Susannah Conger married brothers, Ezekiel and Samuel Walker, respectively.