Descendants of William Thomas and Naomi Clark Barron

William Thomas Barron was born ca. 1782 in the area of Rock Hill, South Carolina.  He was the son of Samuel Barron and Lashoma, a Catawba Indian.  Indian Land Presbyterian Church of Rock Hill, South Carolina was built on land purchased from Lashoma's tribe.  The name Lashoma comes from the Siouan - Iriquio, which is the origination of the Catawba Tribe.  Catawba means "The River People".

Samuel and Thomas were issued passports to travel through the Creek Nations.  They settled on a piece of property in Wilkinson County, not far from the Buffalo River.

On February 1, 1809, Thomas married Naomi Clark in Burke County, Georgia.  Naomi was born in Georgia ca. 1794.  Prior to 1811, they relocated and settled in Pike County, Mississippi.

Thomas served in the War of 1812 in Captain D. T. W. Cook's Mississippi Militia, Wilkinson County.  He was discharged in New Orleans on March 31, 1815.

William Thomas Barron - Memorial Stone

Thomas Barron died when lightning struck him in Holmesville, Mississippi on August 26, 1836.  The memorial stone photograph above was taken by FindAGrave member, Dawn Taylor.  The year of birth is incorrect and should be 1781 or 1782 per family history.  The memorial stone is located on Barron land near the Old Barron Cemetery in Amite County, Mississippi.  It is believed that William Thomas Barron was buried in Holmesville, Pike County, Mississippi.  The older tombstones in the Holmesville cemetery were destroyed some years ago, preventing confirmation of his burial place.

Naomi made many applications for more land for his service in the War of 1812.  She received 40 acres issued on the 6th day of April 1852 under the Bounty Land Act of 1850.  She applied and received more acreage on March 3, 1855.  Naomi also received a widow's pension for Thomas Barron's military service in the amount of $8.00 per month, commencing on February 4, 1871.

Naomi Clark Barron died in Amite County, Mississippi on May 30, 1885.

The following children were born to the marriage of William Thomas Barron and Naomi Clark:

William Henry, 1811-1866
Elizabeth "Betty", 1813-1888 (m. Elisha Estess, 1816-1883)
John, 1817-1876 (m. Betty Elizabeth Leggett, 1826-1881)
Nancy, 1919-1919 (m. James "Jim" Johnston, 1812-1881)
William Thomas, ca 1820-1917 (m. 1. Missouri Ann Huckabee-1831-1879; 2. Victory Butler, 1838-1888; 3. Amanda "Dida" Corkren, 1871-1956)
Lucinda 1823-1916 (m. Ansel H. Prewitt, 1812-ca 1871)
Naomi, 1827-1903 (m. Ira Jeremiah Cockerham, ca 1816-?)
Matilda, 1830-?
Richard Berry, 1832-1901 (m. 1. Malinda Jane Winborne, 1837-1884; 2. Elizabeth Laird)
Arthur "Arch", 1835-1898 (m. Elizabeth Johnston, daughter of James by first wife)

This post is centered around their descendants through three of their children who settled in Louisiana:

1. William Henry Barron
2. William Thomas
3. Richard Berry Barron

1.  William Henry Barron, 1811-1866 (m. Malinda Felder, 1816-1896).  William and Malinda were married in Amite County, Mississippi on December 24, 1835.  At some point after 1860, they relocated to Rapides Parish, Louisiana.   The location of William's burial is unknown at this time.  Malinda is buried in the Holloway Methodist Church Cemetery in Deville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.  (Editor's note:  obit is courtesy of Robert Lachney at FindAGrave.com and tombstone photograph is courtesy of W. Estrada at FindAGrave.com)

William and Malinda's son, John Wesley Barron was born in Mississippi on October 18, 1839. On November 5, 1868, he married Leuvenia Richardson in Rapides Parish.  Leuvenia was born in Alabama on July 6, 1851.

John Wesley died on April 29, 1924 and Leuvenia died on July 10, 1921.  Both are buried in the Big Creek Cemetery in Pollock, Grant Parish, Louisiana.  (Editor's note:  tombstone photographs are courtesy of debmcdaniel at FindAGrave.com)

John Wesley and Leuvenia settled in Grant Parish where they raised the following children:

James Henry
William Thomas
Cora Caledonia
Mattie Mae
John Ancel
Frances Josephine
Albert Wesley
Sarah Melinda

Of these children, it was William Thomas Barron, born on June 12, 1873, who would later move to Catahoula Parish.  On November 22, 1892, William married Emma Eloise Bailey who was born in Rapides Parish on October 21, 1872.  



Census records for 1900 show William, Emma and four of their children living in Ward 9, Rapides Parish.  William's WWI draft registration record indicates that the family moved to Catahoula Parish between prior to 1917.

William Thomas Barron died on August 6, 1961 and Emma Eloise Bailey Barron died on November 24, 1927.  Both are buried in the Harrisonburg Cemetery, Harrisonburg, Catahoula, Louisiana.  (Editor's note:  tombstone photographs are courtesy of Karen Klemm Pinckard at FindAGrave.com)

The following children were born to the marriage of William and Emma Barron:

Wesley Reese, 1894-1960 (m. Corine McCarty, 1900-1951); Wesley is buried in the Harrisonburg Cemetery, in Harrisonburg, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.  The location of Corine's burial is unknown at this time.  (Editor's note:  tombstone photograph is courtesy of Karen Klemm Pinckard at FindAGrave.com)

Julia Louvenia "Lula", 1895-1940 (m. Thomas Edwin Cooper, 1900-1976); Both are buried in the Harrisonburg Cemetery in Harrisonburg, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.  (Editor's note:  tombstone photographs are courtesy of Karen Klemm Pinckard at FindAGrave.com)

Allie Clotile, 1898-1969 (m. Levi Ell Redd, 1894-1855); Both are buried in the Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.  (Editor's note:  tombstone photographs are courtesy of Karen Klemm Pinckard at FindAGrave.com)

Alphus Daniel, 1899-1904; Buried in the Holloway Methodist Church Cemetery in Deville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.  (Editor's note:  tombstone photograph is courtesy of William Holly at FindAGrave.com)

Cecil Leo, 1902-1984 (m. Mamie Katherine Stutson, 1902-2003); Both are buried in the Harrisonburg Cemetery in Harrisonburg, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.  (Editor's note:  tombstone photograph is courtesy of Eva Merryman at FindAGrave.com)

Cecil and Mamie had one son, Cecil Garlan, who was born on November 7, 1928.  On January 4, 1948, he married Ann Gambrell who was born in Mississippi on January 8, 1931 to the marriage of Emmett and Annie Rogers Gambrell.

Grace Hattie, 1903-1983 (m. William A. Lucky, 1904-1977)

Alonzo Jennings, 1906-1998 (m. Esther Mae Slade, 1913-1979)

William Ray, 1908-1981 (m. Pinkie Luelle Rush, 1910-1996); Both are buried in the Harrisonburg Cemetery in Harrisonburg, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.  (Editor's note:  tombstone photograph is courtesy of Karen Klemm Pinckard at FindAGrave.com)

Josephine "Jessie" Lee, 1912-?

Thomas Ebon, 1914-1969 (m. Ruby Ida Rush, 1917-2005); Both are buried in the Harrisonburg Cemetery in Harrisonburg, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.  (Editor's note:  tombstone photographs are courtesy of Karen Klemm Pinckard at FindAGrave.com)

2. William Thomas Barron (ca. 1820-1917) was born near Holmesville in Pike County, Mississippi.  He married Missouri Ann Huckabee of Pike County on August 7, 1849.  They lived near Magnolia until 1864. They moved to Amite County soon after the War Between the States.  Missouri Ann died on July 4, 1879 and is buried above the family home in an area that become the Old Barron Cemetery of Amite County. Tombstone photographs taken by Gerald and Tammy Westmoreland, Amite County MSGHN.

Missouri Ann Huckabee Barron

William Thomas Barron

The old Barron home was constructed out of logs and the bricks fired on the grounds.  The magnolia tree still stands on the site of the old home.

William Thomas Barron and Missouri Ann Barron had the following children:

William Henry, 1850-1917; buried in Barron Cemetery, Amite County
James S., 1853-1944
John Thomas, 1855-1935
Richard D., 1856-1939
Wiley Washington, 1858-1934
Charles Walter, 1860-1948

William Henry Barron married Adelia "Delia" Whittington, daughter of Noah Whittington, in September 1872. Delia was born on September 15, 1840 and died on May 15, 1877.  She is buried in the Whittington Cemetery near her home.  Tombstone photograph taken by FindAGrave member, NatalieMaynor.

After the death of Delia, William Henry married Annie Deer on June 6, 1878.  Delia was born on June 19, 1860 to the marriage of William Dear/Deer and Lucretia Marsalis.  Tombstone photographs taken by Gerald and Tammy Westmoreland, Amite County MSGHN.

Annie and William Henry Barron

3. Richard Berry Barron, 1832-1901 (m. 1. Malinda Winborne, 1837-1884; 2. Mary Elizabeth Lard, 1863-1936).

Richard and Malinda were married in Mississippi in 1856.  They relocated to Rapides Parish, Louisiana after 1880.  The location of Malinda's burial is unknown at this time.  Richard is buried in the Holloway Methodist Church Cemetery in Deville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.  It is believed that Richard's second wife, Elizabeth is also buried in the Holloway Methodist Church Cemetery. (Editor's note:  portrait and tombstone photograph are courtesy of W. Estrada at FindAGrave.com)

Richard and Malinda Barron had the following children:

William Thomas, 1857-?
Mary I., 1859-?
Harvey Jefferson, 1861-1945
Harrison Monroe, 1863-1942 (m. Julian Jordan)
Richard Washington, 1865-1954 (m. Mary Barton)
Walter Wright, 1868-1927 (m. Victoria Adeline Smith, 1870-1943)
George Columbus, 1870-1926 (m. Martha C. Reynolds, 1874-1967)
Rhoda Alice, 1871-?
John David, 1876-1968 (m. Margaret B., 1881-1927)
Eugene Richardson, 1878-1962 (m. Isabell H., 1881-1968)

Richard and Elizabeth Barron had the following children:

Charles Wesley, 1886-1895
Benjamin B., 1891-1965 (m. Mattie Roberts, 1893-1965)
Elvia Jane, 1894-1972 (m. William Sullivan, 1885-1964)
Ella Elizabeth, 1896-1973 (m. Earl Speir, 1888-1952)

Barron Brothers - Courtesy of Jan Jeffus

(LtoR) Walter Monroe, Dennis Monroe, Charles Dee, Rufus and Victoria Adeline Smith Barron - Courtesy of Jan Jeffus

Dennis Monroe Barron - Courtesy of  his granddaughter, Jan Jeffus

Elizabeth Laird Barron and Richard B. Barron - Coutesy of Jan Jeffus

Richard and Malinda's son, Harrison Monroe Barron, was born in Mississippi on September 8, 1863.  On December 25, 1889, Harrison married Julian Jordan who was born on January 25, 1868 to the marriage of Jim and Patsy Jordan.  They relocated to Rapides Parish, Louisiana after 1910.  Both are buried in the Philadelphia Cemetery in Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.  (Editor's note:  tombstone photograph is courtesy of W. Estrada at FindAGrave.com)

Harrison and Julian's son, John "Johnie" Wesley Barron, was born in Mississippi on April 1, 1906.  Johnie married Birdie Lee Rush circa 1927.  Birdie Lee was born in Louisiana on March 7, 1907.  Johnie died on September 9, 1945 and Birdie died on August 20, 1993.  Both are buried in the Harrisonburg Cemetery in Harrisonburg, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.  (Editor's note:  tombstone photographs are courtesy of Karen Klemm Pinckard at FindAGrave.com)

Johnie and Birdie Rush Barron had the following two sons:

John Wesley, Jr., 1929 (m. Jimmie)
Larry Kenneth, 1933-2012 (m. Virginia Pearson)

 
Special thanks to Janet Wilson Jeffus for allowing me to share her family photographs and for all of the additional information she provided on the Barron family.  Jan is a descendant of Samuel Barron through his son William Thomas Barron; grandson, Richard Berry Barron; great grandson, Walter Wright Barron; great-great grandson, Dennis Monroe Barron; great-great-great granddaughter, Maxine Barron Wilson.