(Unknown) GRAYE, Proctor

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(Unknown) married John Nicholas PROCTOR about 1580 in London, England, United Kingdom. John (son of William PROCTOR) was born about 1559 in London, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom; died in in London, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The middle name of "Graye" has been removed until I can verify.

John married Alice Allis (UNKNOWN), Proctor in 1610. Alice was born about 1587 in London, England, United Kingdom; died after 1627 in Paces Paines, Jamestown, James City, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Jane SQUIER, Proctor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Note: An Ancient Planter paid for his own passage, that of his wife and children and servants. Joshua Proctor, John Proctor, and Anthony Proctor apparently paid their own passage. However, Thomas Proctor, Ambrose Proctor all served indentures for their passage and head rights were granted for the passage of their families.

Anthony Proctor emigrated to the Colonies in 1621 on the SS George with two daughters and a son, plus three servants.

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First Generation Proctor Family in Virginia
     
        Ambrose Proctor (1) the son of John Nicholas Proctor and Alice Gray had several brothers, John Proctor the Ancient Planter that Arrived at Jamestown, James City Co., VA 1611 on Salvage Barge of the SS SeaVenture and later moved to Surry Co., VA. after 1622. Joshua Proctor whom Arrived Jamestown, VA.  On Feb 1619 on the Ship SS Gift of God. Thomas Proctor Arrived Jamestown 1623 on the Ship SS Mary Providence. Thomas Proctor was a wealthy London merchant. His will was dated 1634 in England and named his wife Jane and Son Samuel Proctor. His Will was published in the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Richmond Va., July 1904 Vol. 12, Issue 1. Anthony Proctor Arrived Upper Norfolk Co., VA., on the Ship SS Assurance. The lines of Ambrose, Joshua, and John Proctor survived and flourished in the New World. This is our earliest know Forefather Ambrose Proctor of Isle of Wight Co., Virginia.
He arrived in Virginia in 1637.Contributed by Marty Lane

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Note: An Ancient Planter paid for his own passage, that of his wife and children and servants. Joshua Proctor, John Proctor, and Anthony Proctor apparently paid their own passage. However, Thomas Proctor, Ambrose Proctor all served indentures for their passage and head rights were granted for the passage of their families.

Joshua Proctor emigrated to the Colonies in 1618.

Joshua Proctor arrived at James City Co., Va. Abt 1618. vol.2 p24
Dor. Proctor, New Kent Co.; Joshua Proctor, Surry Co., 23 Oct 1688
and 1690; Thomas Proctor, New Kent Co., 20 Nov 1682.

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First Generation Proctor Family in Virginia

     
        Ambrose Proctor (1) the son of John Nicholas Proctor and Alice Gray had several brothers, John Proctor the Ancient Planter that Arrived at Jamestown, James City Co., VA 1611 on Salvage Barge of the SS SeaVenture and later moved to Surry Co., VA. after 1622. Joshua Proctor whom Arrived Jamestown, VA.  On Feb 1619 on the Ship SS Gift of God. Thomas Proctor Arrived Jamestown 1623 on the Ship SS Mary Providence. Thomas Proctor was a wealthy London merchant. His will was dated 1634 in England and named his wife Jane and Son Samuel Proctor. His Will was published in the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Richmond Va., July 1904 Vol. 12, Issue 1. Anthony Proctor Arrived Upper Norfolk Co., VA., on the Ship SS Assurance. The lines of Ambrose, Joshua, and John Proctor survived and flourished in the New World. This is our earliest know Forefather Ambrose Proctor of Isle of Wight Co., Virginia.
He arrived in Virginia in 1637.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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First Generation Proctor Family in Virginia
     
        Ambrose Proctor (1) the son of John Nicholas Proctor and Alice Gray had several brothers, John Proctor the Ancient Planter that Arrived at Jamestown, James City Co., VA 1611 on Salvage Barge of the SS SeaVenture and later moved to Surry Co., VA. after 1622. Joshua Proctor whom Arrived Jamestown, VA.  On Feb 1619 on the Ship SS Gift of God. Thomas Proctor Arrived Jamestown 1623 on the Ship SS Mary Providence. Thomas Proctor was a wealthy London merchant. His will was dated 1634 in England and named his wife Jane and Son Samuel Proctor. His Will was published in the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Richmond Va., July 1904 Vol. 12, Issue 1. Anthony Proctor Arrived Upper Norfolk Co., VA., on the Ship SS Assurance. The lines of Ambrose, Joshua, and John Proctor survived and flourished in the New World. This is our earliest know Forefather Ambrose Proctor of Isle of Wight Co., Virginia.
He arrived in Virginia in 1637.Contributed by Marty Lane

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth (UNKNOWN), Proctor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Research in Virginia by Dr. Russell Bynum Proctor disclosed
that a minimum of seven Joshua Proctors lived in Surry County, Virginia,
between 1650 and 1742. vol.2 p25

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grey  Proctor moved to North Carolina ca 1690 to a location near
Fishing Creek in the area where present day Halifax, Nash and Edgecombe
Counties converge. The number and names of his daughters. if any, are
unknown.

The first official record of Edgecombe County (then Bertie County),
North Carolina. was land purchased by John Proctor in 1713. vol.2 p26

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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While it is based on circumstantial evidence, Dr. Russell Bynum
Proctor and Ben Proctor think that Wllliam Proctor, Sr. is the beginning
of Ben's line.

Note that Grey is changed to Gray at this point. This name appears
in almost every generation. A William Graye in London was Executor of the
Will of John Proctor, father of the five brothers who landed in Virginia
between 1611 and 1635. Vol.2 p27

NOTE: Two additional Proctors moved to Edgecombe County, North
Carolina. in 1760, Joshua (not our progenitor) of Surry County, Virginia,
and John of Granville County, Virginia. Vol.2 p27

Family/Spouse: Ann STUART, Proctor. Ann was born about 1686 in Southwark Parrish, Surry, Virginia, United States; died about 1740 in North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John married Mary Anne BENNETT, Proctor about 1745 in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States. Mary was born about 1713 in Isle Of Wight, Virginia, United States; died about 1770 in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anne B. (UNKNOWN), Proctor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jane (Jean) (UNKNOWN), Proctor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: (Unknown) JONES. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John married Frances CLARK, Proctor about 1769. Frances was born about 1754 in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Shadrack was born in Edgecombe County, N.C.  He moved to South Carolina but returned to North Carolina where he died in Edgecombe County, N.C.

Farmers by occupation.

Will of father, JOHN PROCTOR, dated Dec. 21,1761, probated February Court 1772 Edgecombe County, North Carolina.  Gives manor plantation to Ann, makes her Extx.  Plantation plus additional 200 acres to  son Moses.  John (Jr) gets the land adjoing Jesse Flowers and Arthur Williams.  Shadrack gets 175 acres adjoining John Jr's.  Aaron gets 100 acres"where Jacob Brake lived", the other half of the 200 acre Brake tract going to Samson. One daughter mentioned, Patience Jones, who gets 5 shillings sterling.   Exr: John Morris, witnesses: Mary Morris, Deberiah Mate. p. 362, will of John Williams, March 14, 1792, Aug Ct. 1793, Edgecombe County.  Leaves "178 acre tract purchased of Shadrack Proctor" to his daughter Betsey Williams. Shadrack Proctor is not listed as a head of household in 1790 Census for Edgecombe County. 


There is a Shadarick Proctor listed in Wilmington District, Onslow County.  Family: One free white male age 16 and upwards; three free white males under 16. Three free white females (one wife + 2 daus?), no slaves. Since this is considerably south of Edgecombe, and since he apparently sold his land to John Williams by 1792.There is no Shadrack listed on 1810 Census Index for North Carolina (AIS).

William Proctor, planter, to Shorey Pawley, yeoman, of the Welch Tract, in Craven Co., for 150 pounds currency, 250 a. in the Welch Tract, granted 1 June 1750 by Gov. James Glen to John Proctor; bounding W and N on vacant land: NW on Daniel Laroche; E on Filman Hobbs and vacant land; SW on the Pee Dee River. Wit: Walter Foley, Judah Cone.(South Carolina, Land Grants; Book O-3,pp.276-280, 1 Dec 1762 L &R) Shadrack Proctor listed in Liberty Co., SC  in 1800 SC799) 1800 Census For Liberty Co., SC, p233 - Shadrack Proctor Shadrack Proctor, son of John Proctor, b. (WFT est. 1732-1761) in Edgecombe Co., NC. He moved to South Carolina but returned to North Carolina, where he died in Edgecombe Co., NC. Farmer by occupation.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Elizabeth WHITE, Proctor. Elizabeth died about 1804. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charity WILLIAMS, Proctor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Elizabeth (UNKNOWN), Proctor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Mary WHITE, Proctor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frederick married Jemima MCQUAIG, Proctor about 1810 in South Carolina, United States. Jemima (daughter of Angus MCQUAIG) was born about 1790 in South Carolina, United States; died about 1860 in Marlboro, South Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dillon County did not exist in 1874 in the state of South Carolina.  It was not founded until 1910.

Family/Spouse: (Unknown) PRICE, Proctor. (Unknown) was born about 1795 in South Carolina, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Kiddy Elizabeth GRAVES, Proctor about 1827. Kiddy was born about 1795 in Marion, South Carolina, United States; died in Nov 1876 in South Carolina, United States; was buried in Saint Pauls Methodist Church Cemetery, Little Rock, Dillon, South Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Lucretia HAYES, Proctor. Lucretia was born about 1817 in South Carolina, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Mary Gordon WEATHERLY, Proctor. Mary was born about 1819 in South Carolina, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Name: Nettie Proctor
Parents: Samuel and Mary Proctor
Date of Birth/Age: Age 89
Date of Death: Tuesday
Place of Death: Dillon
Place of Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, SC
Source and date of issue: The Dillon Herald, Friday, March 15, 1953, page 1, col. 4

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Credit: Helen's Little Corner

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Samuel married Harriet BETHEA, Proctor on 26 Mar 1846. Harriet was born on 2 May 1825 in Marion, South Carolina, United States; died on 27 Dec 1862; was buried in Saint Pauls Methodist Church Cemetery, Little Rock, Dillon, South Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Mary Jane GADDY, Proctor on 19 Apr 1867. Mary was born on 31 Mar 1840 in South Carolina, United States; died on 9 Jul 1907; was buried in Saint Pauls Methodist Church Cemetery, Little Rock, Dillon, South Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Harriet M PROCTOR, Proctor. Harriet was born on 11 May 1833 in South Carolina, United States; died on 22 Sep 1907 in South Carolina, United States; was buried in Saint Pauls Methodist Church Cemetery, Little Rock, Dillon, South Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lavinah Ann SHEROD, Proctor. Lavinah was born on 14 Jan 1814 in Marion, South Carolina, United States; died on 1 Dec 1855; was buried in Saint Pauls Methodist Church Cemetery, Little Rock, Dillon, South Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John Proctor was the other prominent Pedro founding family.

John and his family came to Florida from Dillon, South Carolina during the middle 1800's. They first settled in North Marion County due to high water crossing the trail. They were delayed several weeks due to this high water. Later he settled in Pedro.

John had a family of eight (8) children when his wife died. He needed help to raise his younger children. He was told of a young woman who was looking for a home due to her parents being killed in a wagon wreck shortly after their arrival from another state.

He search for this young woman and found her in Oxford. He hired her to keep house for him. They eventually married and she presented him with a set of twins at his age 75. One of the twins was Jesse and his sister was Hattie. They went on to have three (3) additional children.

John Proctor was the Great, Great grandfather of this writer. Family members who are now deceased have passed down these stories. Ralph Dillon Hackett

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John Proctor enlisted in 1862 in Capt. Joseph Eicheberger's Co., 5th Battalion Florida Calvary of the Confederate Army in the Civil War. He was wounded at the Battle of Olustee on February 20, 1864, near Lake City, FL. The battle lasted 7 hours. The battle ground is now a state park near Lake City, FL.

From the Voice of South Marion newspaper (date unknown).

Plans have been made for a dedication ceremony May 6, a Saturday (time will be set later) of the Confederate marker at the grave of John Proctor at Pine Level Cemetery. John Proctor was wounded at the Battle of Olustee and his descendants are too numerous to mention. One, Fred Proctor of California, is planning a trip at this particular time. It is hoped the word will get out to the many others related to John Proctor. Much appreciation was expressed to Bob Watkins who did a beautiful job of setting this marker.

The marker was dedicated on May 6, 2000 at 11:00 A.M.

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Children of John Proctor according to a letter from his Great-Great Grandson, Fred G. Proctor:
Amey
Lenora
Charles
Alfred (married to Amelia)
Colin (Fred's Great-Grandfather)
Maria
John R.
Mealy
Flora

This information has not been entered into the database because of conflicts and concerns about the reliability of the data.

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(Research):
In 1857, John and Martha Ann moved from Little Rock, South Carolina to Ocala, Florida.  They lived in Eureka on the eastern part of Marion County before moving to Pedro, which is near Summerfield, Florida, near the Sumter- Marion County boundry.

In 1862, John Proctor enlisted in Capt. JacobC. Eichelberger's
Company K, 9th Regiment, Florida Infantry, CSA.  He was wounded February
20, 1864 in the battle of Olustee.  He mustered out April 26, 1865.

John Proctor was a registrant on the Florida Voter Registration
Lists 1867-68.  He had voter number 65 in Precinct 8, registering on Aug
17. He had been in the state of Florida and in Marion County 9 years.

John married Martha Ann DILLON, Proctor in Marlboro, South Carolina, United States. Martha (daughter of William DILLON and Lucretia COTTINGHAM) was born on 19 Sep 1824 in Little Rock, SC; died on 5 Mar 1886 in Summerfield, Marion, Florida, United States; was buried in Pine Level Cemetery, Oxford, Sumter, Florida, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Elizabeth BECKHAM, Proctor about 1890. Mary was born in Jan 1856 in South Carolina, United States; died on 25 Dec 1921; was buried in Pine Level Cemetery, Oxford, Sumter, Florida, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles married Mary Ann Elizabeth GALLOWAY, Proctor on 29 Jan 1852. Mary was born on 14 Apr 1831 in South Carolina, United States; died on 17 Jun 1893; was buried in Parnassus Graveyard, Blenheim, Marlboro, South Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lillian Esdale PERRY. Lillian (daughter of Peter Boyer PERRY and Elizabeth DUKE) was born on 14 May 1868; died on 21 May 1940; was buried in Pine Level Cemetary, Oxford, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Nancy Ophelia Madoria LEITNER on 20 Oct 1874. Nancy (daughter of Jacob LEITNER and Charlotte SOUTER) was born on 27 Apr 1852 in Richland Dist, SC; died on 1 May 1939 in Oxford, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Laura A. MARTIN. Laura was born on 12 Feb 1863; died on 1 Jan 1936. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charles Boyer PERRY. Charles (son of Peter Boyer PERRY and Elizabeth DUKE) was born on 21 Oct 1860; died on 6 Sep 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BAKER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Twin to Hattie.

Family/Spouse: Myrtle N.. Myrtle was born on 20 Mar 1903; died on 21 Jan 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Twin to Jessie.

Family/Spouse: Simmie Sidney CARUTHERS. Simmie (son of Preston CARUTHERS and Marion Tibitha PERRY) was born on 4 Jul 1891; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joel Hosea GEORGE. Joel was born in Feb 1888; died on 23 May 1958. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: J. William LUCIUS. J. (son of Joseph LUCIUS and Cora Isabelle MCGAHAGIN) was born on 18 Jan 1888; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary W. ROWELL. Mary was born on 30 Aug 1887; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Paul Price SANFORD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Erril Edward REED. Erril was born on 25 Jan 1896; died on 22 Sep 1944. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Fred M. SCHNECK. Fred was born on 1 Jun 1888; died on 10 Feb 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: O. Vincent HAYNES. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: W. Ben BANKSTON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elma E. SWEARINGEN. Elma was born on 30 Oct 1905; died on 9 Jul 1941; was buried in Pine Level Cemetary, Oxford, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Violet Rae MILEY. Violet was born on 6 Apr 1924; died on 18 May 2000; was buried on 20 May 2000 in Pine Level Cemetary, Oxford, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1910 Census for Marion Co., FL, Pedro, Pct 23, Enum. 23 Apr 1910.
Colon V. Proctor was 6 yrs old, b. FL. He was living with his father,
mother, three brothers, and seven sisters:  MarthaElizabeth, Blanche,
Mealy, Leola, Flora Mae, Estelle, Sidney, Ethelle Delbert, Helen, and
Mary Wilson Proctor.
1920 Census for Marion Co., FL, Pedro, Pct  23, Enum. 23 Mar 1920.
Collon Proctor was 16 yrs old, b. FL, living with his father, mother and
five brothers and sisters who were still living at home:  Estelle,
Sidney, Ethelle, Helen, and Mary Proctor.
Colin and Doris lived in Bay City, MI in the 1930s. Colin was a
mechanic.
PERRY-014
Last ressidence Harrison, Michigan

Birth:

A Birth Place or Birth Certificate Photo For Colon Charles Proctor Not Available At This Time. This Photo is A Place Holder Only If You Know The Place of Birth Information or or Have A Birth Certificate Photo, Would you Please Submit Photo or File. Thank You, House of Proctor Genealogy Webmaster

Colon married Doris A. JULY, Proctor on 9 May 1929 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan, United States. Doris was born on 5 Mar 1910; died on 17 Jan 1992; was buried in Saint Patricks Cemetery, Bay City, Bay, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Shirley May REMINGTON. Shirley was born on 7 Jan 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Earl McCoy COCHRANE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Proctor (Jim) married Emma Jane Caruthers of Oxford in 1897 and moved to Summerfield. Their first home located on Highway 42 was up on a hill (Buck Mountain) To the northwest of where the home pictured is located.

Construction of this home was started in late 1800's, probably during the year of 1898. It was completed and occupied in or around 1902.

Grandpa cut the large pine trees from his property and hauled them to his father's sawmill in Pedro. They were cut in to lumber and he built this home. This home is located the corner of highway 42 and 470 Avenue in Summerfield.

Information from Ralph Dillon Hackett, their Grandson

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TRIBUTE TO MOTHER AND DAD, by Louise Proctor Livingston
My Mother and Dad were exceptional people, I think. When they were first married my Dad worked away from home long hours, for $1 a day. After the first year he built a house, doing most of the work himself, even splitting the shingles for the roof and cutting the logs and carrying [them] to his Dads mill for sawing. Dad worked at a mill near the house some. One day, when he was there, the mill blew up and injured many. He felt very fortunate to have missed the disaster. He and Mother -Lived together in this house for the next, 67 years. My Mother was ninety-two in Aug 1971 and still lives in this house. They had one child before building (born at another place) then 7 in this house and numerous grandchildren. There has been only 1 death in this house; the third child, Carl, age four.

Back in early times farmers let their hogs and cows graze on open range identifying by marks and brands. Land was cleared partly by slave labor before the Civil War.

I remember Dad going out at daybreak and working until sundown, just taking time to eat at noon and a short rest. He grew corn and always took some to the mill for our own use. That was the BEST meal and grits. He made syrup grinding his own cane and again using the mule at the mill. We had sweet potatoes and all vegetables. He grew tomatoes and melons, also cantalopes [sic] for trucks. He never owned a tractor. He did most of his cattle tending on horseback but did own a jeep the last few years. He was active up until 77 years old.

Mother was always busy about the house and garden. She cooked big meals daily and of course canned fruits and vegetables. We had our own hogs and worked our own meats, sausage, etc. She taught me to cook, can, and sew and we made all of our clothes. Aside from raising her own children, she has helped with grandchildren and we had company continually. It seemed she never tired. I've heard her tell of the times when she had many small children, about rocking the cradle with one foot, while ironing, sewing or cooking.

My deepest love and appreciation to them for their faithfulness and devotion.

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From the "History of the First Baptist Church, Summerfield, FL,":

When J.D., called Mr. Jim by his friends, and Emma married they first lived near Pedro. Early in 1900 they built a house on Cemetery Road near the corner of what is now 47th Ave. and Hwy 42. The house continues to be in the family. Like so many of his kin and friends, J.D. was primarily a farmer and cattleman.

According to records the church letters of J.D. and Emma and daughters Alma and Edith were received by our church from Pedro on Christmas Day, 1924. They had been in their home on Cemetery Road nearly a quarter of a century. The Pedro and Summerfield churches are about the same distance from this house. No reason is known as to why they changed churches. But thank the Lord for it because of the contributions in service made not only by J.D. and Emma but their descendants as well.

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James Proctor bid on the job of taking children from Summerfield to the schoolhouse, and was hired in 1920. He purchased an open air Ford bus with canvas awnings. His daughter Edith drove the first year, and his daughter Ruth drove for the next three years.

James married Emma Jane CARUTHERS on 20 Oct 1898. Emma (daughter of Preston CARUTHERS and Marion Tibitha PERRY) was born on 19 Aug 1879; died on 14 Apr 1972 in Summerfield, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Lula Florence LUCIUS on 24 Jul 1898. Lula was born on 18 Oct 1879 in Picioli Island, FL; died in Apr 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Served on the Sumter Electric Coop board of directors
Democrat

Katie and Will ran off and married because the bride's parents did not approve. Will and Katie met while his brother George and her cousin Florence Lucius were courting. After their marriage, both couples lived together for a time in a house where the Carl Perry dairy is now located in Pedro. Later Will acquired the property but it has now passed into other hands. -- Comment from Gerry G. Proctor

William married Catherine Amanda LUCIUS on 10 May 1900. Catherine (daughter of Joseph LUCIUS and Cora Isabelle MCGAHAGIN) was born on 1 Dec 1879; died on 3 May 1956; was buried in Belleview Cemetary, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Member of Ocala Eastern Star

Mollie married Willy Sims PERRY on 19 Nov 1899. Willy (son of Jacob PERRY and Bettie CAUTHEN) was born on 19 Sep 1881 in Oxford, FL; died on 11 Nov 1918; was buried in Pine Level Cemetary, Oxford, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert SHAW. Robert was born on 1 Jan 1884; died on 29 Apr 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlotte married Henry PROCTOR on 24 Dec 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Zada was Charley's darling for the few years that he lived after their marriage. (He was a widower with no children.) He bought Zada a new car which she learned to drive at a driver's school and they enjoyed life going fishing at "The Little Bridge" at New Smyrna Beach and visiting relatives.

Aunt Zada symbolizes the hard working, little money, proudness, fidelity, and courteousness of most of our old timers. She worked in the fields; scrimped in the kitchen; made every relative "feel at home"; saw her husband die of cancer; nursed her bedridden father-in-law; married a second time; learned to drive a car when well past middle-age; lost a beloved great grandchild to brain tumor; turned to her other great grandchildren for comfort; never drank, smoked, or cursed; still scrappy--if you think-that I admire this little 86 year-old bundle of energy--then you're right!

Fannie Priest Kipp

Family/Spouse: Charlie LORD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Nathaniel PRIEST. John (son of Christopher Columbus PRIEST and Sarah Elizabeth Waring LEITNER) was born on 23 Aug 1874; died in 1938. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jean MCBRIDE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WINIFRED. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Edna Ethel BECK on 5 Jun 1917. Edna was born on 8 Mar 1899; died on 9 Dec 1931 in El Paso, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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30-year-old Cousin Sue had more than her share of troubles in 1920--daughter Nancy was born in Feb.; her husband died in Aug. and Nancy died in Dec.

A TRIBUTE TO SUE PROCTOR CONNELL

Cousin Sue has always been a part of my life. Since my earliest recollection I have basked in her sweet smile and even sweeter voice. She visited often with a very favorite Aunt, Zada Proctor Priest, way out in the country near Anthony, Fla.
Later we would visit her In Ocala where I became aware that she was a very inspired seamstress, "My hands fairly 'itch' to get back to sewing when I've been away from it for a while", she said.
This accomplishment impressed me greatly because fine sewing was impossible for me and having to please the fickle public seemed highly unlikely (can you Imagine sewing a party dress or a wedding gown?)
I doubt that Sue has missed many Leitner-Proctor reunions in the many years of it's existence. Her 81 years rest lightly Upon her shoulders and we wish for her many, many more. Her appreciative first cousin (once removed)
Fannie Belle Priest Kipp

Susan married Thurman Cooper CONNELL on 24 Nov 1906. Thurman (son of Henry CONNELL) was born on 5 Mar 1888 in Bushnell, FL; died on 30 Jul 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Suela PIERSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ruby BRADSHAW. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Caleb R. STUART. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Minnie Bell CAMP. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sallie GARDNER. Sallie was born on 15 Apr 1877; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anna Effie SMITH. Anna was born on 30 Mar 1893; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lillian. Lillian was born on 31 Mar 1892; died on 12 Sep 1936. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Clyde WILCOX. Clyde was born on 17 Dec 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert I. B. RAINEY. Robert was born on 28 Mar 1889; died on 11 Apr 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Menla LEWIS. Menla was born on 21 Nov 1899; died on 31 Dec 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary SMALL. Mary was born on 1 Nov 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Myra BRYAN. Myra was born on 9 Jan 1895; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ruth CRUMBLEY. Ruth was born on 6 Nov 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sardis Burchard TUCK. Sardis was born on 26 Oct 1890; died on 2 Aug 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John James PAIGE. John was born on 3 May 1890; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CLINGER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ROBINSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FENNELL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DENSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Judy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Leonard SOHACKI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sherry HALLER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Betty Rae PERSON on 16 Sep 1917, and was divorced in Divorce. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Leila Mae SHERWOOD [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent

Lloyd married Hazel Annie LANIER on 2 Nov 1918. Hazel (daughter of James Henry LANIER and Frances Lee ODOM) was born on 2 Sep 1900; died on 16 Jun 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Democrat--Precinct committee woman for 20 years
WMU President and Sunday School Teacher

Edith married Thomas Odell SMITH on 29 Jan 1930 in James D. Proctor's house in Summerfield, FL. Thomas (son of Thomas Mackland SMITH and Janie Elisa MILLER) was born on 15 Feb 1903 in Conway, SC; died on 9 Aug 1982 in Summerfield, FL; was buried in Crum Cemetery, Summerfield, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

WMU President
Sunday School Primary Superintendent for 35 years

From the "History of the First Baptist Church, Summerfield, FL":
The next daughter of J.D. and Emma was Ruth. Ruth married Ralph Cox, a Baptist deacon, and they were living in Ft. Meade, Florida prior to Ruth's parents joining our church. Several years after retirement, the Coxes moved to a home almost in the backyard of the original Proctor home. It was true happiness for Ruth to be back near her sisters who visited together very often and were in the same church each Sunday usually on the same pew.

Annie married Ralph Henry COX on 12 Jul 1924. Ralph (son of Alexander COX and Annie Lou LANGSTON) was born on 21 Jun 1898 in Sopchoppy, FL; died on 10 Jun 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alma and Ralph fell in love when he came to Florida with his parents because of his mothers's health. After his mother died, Ralph moved away with his family. Alma and Ralph corresponded, and Alma eventually convinced Ralph to return to Florida. Donna Hackett has copies of some of Alma's love letters to Ralph.

Alma died ten days after giving birth to their fifth child. After Linda's birth, doctors performed a hysterectomy and an appendectomy. Neither surgery was required for medical reasons. The surgeon apparently perforated her intestine during the operation, and Alma developed peritonitis, an inflammation of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and the abdominal organs. Alma died a very painful death. Penicillin, an antibiotic that could have saved Alma's life, did not become widely available until a few years after her death.

Alma married Ralph Charles HACKETT on 16 Oct 1929. Ralph (son of Ralph Seth HACKETT and Bessie Jane MATHER) was born on 30 Apr 1909 in Birmingham, Alabama; died on 1 Jun 1979 in Orlando, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Family genealogist
Sunday School Teacher, pianist and WMU President
Democrat

From the "History of the First Baptist Church, Summerfield, FL":
Louise Livingston was baptized along with Marie. She is an excellent musician, played the piano in church, Bible School and revivals from her early teens until she married and left in 1938. In Orlando she continued playing for church and weddings or any occasion calling for an accomplished organist or pianist. Since the passing of her husband, Luther Livingston, she lives in a home near the front yard of the Proctor home place.

Donnie married Henry Luther LIVINGSTON on 6 Jun 1938. Henry (son of Wiley Richard LIVINGSTON and Martha Jane COWART) was born on 6 Sep 1906 in Brewster, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Angie Marie Mills, 99, passed away December 6, 2017. Born on June 16, 1918 in Summerfield, FL to James D. and Emma C. Proctor. Marie lived in Summerfield all of her life and was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend. Marie was an active member of the First Baptist Church, Summerfield for many years. She served the Lord including being in charge of the nursery and Cradle Roll, visitation, teaching Sunday School, sunbeams and active in WMU.
She raised beef cattle although, she loved them as if they were her pets. She loved to garden and can vegetables, make jellies and bake. She was an accomplished seamtress.

Angie married Thornton Bothwell MILLS on 30 Jul 1933. Thornton (son of William Benjamin MILLS and Florence Gertrude ALLEN) was born on 17 Sep 1906 in Suawanee County, FL; died on 23 May 1976; was buried in Crum Cemetery, Summerfield, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Caterer, family genealogist, and member of the DAR Winter Park Chapter. (joined Capt. Luke Whitfield on her maternal line)

Pearl married Ray Allen TROVILLION on 27 Jul 1922. Ray (son of Jerry Allen TROVILLION and Mary Carolin COMPTON) was born on 14 May 1892; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edna Bea CRABTREE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Juanita BLANTON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorimer married Frances MCINTYRE on 5 Aug 1933. Frances was born on 29 Aug 1904. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Achsah married Nathan Hunter SWICKLAND [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lula married Richard Calhoun HILTON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hugh Fred DIETRICH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

An excerpt from his obituary reads, " ... during the short six years and a half of his life he had so greatly endeared himself to us that we all felt he was our favorite, but the jewel God had loaned us for a season was too precious for this world's cares ..." From Gerry Green Proctor

Notes:

Hobbies were carpentry, gardening and fishing

William married Alice Pearl HAGAN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlie married Mary Estelle WATSON on 25 Mar 1945. Mary (daughter of Robert L. WATSON) was born on 1 Aug 1922 in Adel, GA; died on 12 Apr 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James Leitner Proctor, after high school graduation, went to Colo. in 1934. Here he did some gold mining then was stationed at Manitou Springs., Colo. with the CCC. James Married Geraldine Green while in this area. They then made a number of moves-- Archer, Fla.; Newport News, Va.; Wichita, Kan.--they remained in Wichita for 16 years. (James with Cudahy Packing Co., Gerry with Wichita Public library) then in 1966 they moved to the old Proctor home Summerfield.

James married Geraldine Mary Garnett GREEN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Ernest Howard MOORE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kathryn married Norman Beverly BROWN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zada married Robert Gordon ESTES [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Emma Lititia BROWN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hoyal Lynwood PRIEST. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Robert Aaron GODWIN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edwin married Mary Louise ESPELITE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tribute to Esther Perry Averitte by an admiring second cousin--Fannie Belle Priest Kipp

Esther is a nurse and was a hard working one a few years back. When time for our family reunion rolled around she arranged to get a couple of hours off to join us at the American Legion Home on Lake Weir. She would show up in her working uniform--always with a big smile and a warm handshake. After some persuasion she would agree to MC our doings--when she would throw her arms wide and say,

"WELCOME COUSINS"

a tingle would go up the spine and you very well knew the mood was set for a close fellowship with kinfolks you hadn't seen for a year and for meeting new relatives many of whom you had never seen before. Sometimes Esther would carry her hospitality a step further and have the reunion at her lovely home. Best wishes, Esther, for good health and for more years visiting with us at the REUNION.

Esther married John L. AVERITTE on 25 May 1919. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Minnie Mae PORTER on 24 Oct 1929 in Akron, OH. Minnie (daughter of Charlie H. PORTER and Lizzie CROFTON) was born on 3 Sep 1908 in Hinson's Cross Roads, FL; died on 8 Jul 1965; was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetary, Ocala, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WALDREP. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married Gelon L. BARNES on 17 May 1923. Gelon died on 18 Dec 1951. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ophelia married Gordon LISK [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lottie married Oliva SWEARINGEN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ernest PRUITT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eloise married Roscoe JONES [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Evelyn JONES [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tommy married Virginia BIGGS [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tommy married Thelma DAVISON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Nina SECKINGER in Dec 1921. Nina was born on 10 Apr 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Thelma Mae SCROGGIE on 16 Jun 1925. Thelma was born on 16 Jul 1907; died in 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Sandra Jean DAHARAH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Edward Lee CUPP [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Raymond Holman JOHNSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rita. Rita was born on 29 Sep 1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lois FRETWELL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Elizabeth GARVIN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thurman married Mary Lilly WESTER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Owned Santa Maria restaurant in St. Augustine, FL
Member of the Elks

Family/Spouse: Marguerite SANGEREA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ELKINS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Murry and Morris were twins

Notes:

Murry and Morris were twins. Morris died at 9 months of age.

Notes:

Only lived one year.

Glen married Naomi Grace SCARBOROUGH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jessie BOWEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Twin to Juanita.

Notes:

Twin to Loritta.

Notes:

Incapacitated from birth.