John Asa Crumpler

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The following was written by a child of Annie Jane Crumpler:

"The Crumplers lived out here about three miles from town (Winnsboro) when 'Annie' was born. Later they lived in the 'Big Woods' down in the Hepsibah Community, and from there to the home as we knew it. Mama (Annie) was born in 1868 and 11 years later Lizzie was born. I've heard Mama say she did the work of a grown person that 'Ma' got on badly, she 'Mama' made a chicken pie and Dr. Florence teased her about it. By those facts, I think they were at Maple Springs.

"The Crumplers and Dicksons were neighbors in the Big Woods and Asa and I believe they moved to Maple Springs in the late 1870's. They lived in Wood County until they moved to Maple Springs. Wood and Camp counties join close to where they lived at Maple Springs most of the land they owned is in Wood County, Texas."

The following obituary appeared in a local newspaper upon John Crumpler's death:

IN MEMORY OF MY FATHER

After an illness of four months, the immortal spirit of J.A. Crumpler left its tenement of clay, called a home by the angels of heaven in the quiet morning hours of April 27, 1926, surrounded by his loved ones and friends. His passing to the new and brighter life was as peaceful as the gentle zephyrs that fanned his brow--a fitting and most florious close to a long and useful life spent in going good to his fellow man and faithfully serving the God to whom he acknowledged all allegiance.

He was born in Alabama, September 26, 1865. Ten children blessed this union, eight of whom are living to mourn the going away of a loving father. He became a christian in early life; united with the Methodist church, and was a zealous and faithful member to the end. He was liberal with his time and liberal with his money, never allowing the obligations of his church to go unpaid. Maple Springs, the beautiful little church that stands among the oaks near his home, would not have been but for the liberality of this good man. It stands there today as a monument to his splendid christian life.

His work on earth is now finished and he is among the redeemed of the church above. We laid his body to rest underneath a bed of beautiful flowers, in the little cemetary that he had cared for so tenderly so many years. Servant of God, well done, Rest from thy loved employ; The battle's fought, the victory won, Enter the Master's Joy. Daughter

The inscription on his tombstone reads: His works were kindness, his deeds were love, his spirit humble, he rests above.

John Asa Crumpler's father was born in Virginia and his mother was born in North Carolina according to census records. He moved to Texas in 1853. He married Mary Elizabeth BAILEY, daughter of John W. BAILEY and Huldah HOUSEWORTH, 26 Oct 1865. Born 9 Mar 1850 in Georgia. Died 6 Feb 1934 in Winnsboro, Wood Co, TX. Buried in Maple Springs Cemetery, Wood Co, TX.

John married Mary Elizabeth Bailey on 26 Oct 1865. Mary was born on 9 Mar 1850 in Georgia; died on 6 Feb 1934 in Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Susan (Susie) Rebecca CRUMPLER was born in Wood Co, TX ’6; died on 9 Jun 1963 in Pittsburg, Camp Co, TX’6.
2. Annie Jane CRUMPLER was born on 9 Dec 1868 in Wood County Texas; died on 10 Jun 1956.
3. Walter Stephen CRUMPLER was born on 30 Oct 1872 in Wood Co, Texas; died on 3 Nov 1931 in Wood County, Texas.
4. Abram Franklin CRUMPLER was born on 5 Jun 1875 in Maple Springs, Wood Co, Texas; died on 15 Dec 1963.
5. Daniel Webster CRUMPLER was born on 30 Mar 1877 in Wood County, Texas; died on 4 Feb 1950 in Anson, Texas.
6. Hulda Elizabeth (Lizzie) CRUMPLER was born on 16 Aug 1879 in Wood County, Texas; died on 31 Aug 1963 in Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas.
7. Emma Florence CRUMPLER was born on 6 Feb 1883 in Wood County, Texas; died on 30 Apr 1953 in Camp County, Texas.
8. Johnnie Clayton Crumpler was born on 29 Jan 1886 in Wood County, Texas; died on 31 Aug 1886 in Wood Co, Texas.
9. William Arthur Crumpler was born on 29 May 1888 in Wood County, Texas; died on 21 Dec 1973 in Jones County, Anson, Texas.
10. Winnie Beatrice CRUMPLER was born on 6 May 1891 in Wood County, Texas; died on 6 Mar 1920 in Maple Springs, Camp County, Texas.

Hraga married Rebecca. Rebecca was born in 1807 in North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beasant married Elizabeth Wright on 21 May 1799 in Southampton Co. VA. Elizabeth was born on 2 May 1780 in Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 01 Oct 1975, Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Virginia; Southampton Co., VA, Will Book 5 (1797 - 1804), p. 45 Abstracted by Matt HARRIS [brackets, line breaks, & surname capitalization his] [p] 161 [note in margin] Beasant CRUMPLER Will In the Name of God Amen, I Beasant CRUMPLER of the parrish of Nottoway and County Southampton, being Sick and weak in body but of a perfect sound mind and memory do make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament, In manner and form as followeth Viz.--- Item I Give unto my Son William CRUMPLER five Shillings - Item I Give unto my [sic] Allin JOHNSON One Shilling Sterling - Item I Give unto my son Beasant CRUMPLER my land and plantation whereon I now live Containing one hundred Acres be the same more or less, Also one his bedstd bed & Furniture one falling Table, One large pott & hooks, One Applemill, together with all the Necessaries I have for saving fruit; All my Coopers Tools, One half Cross cut Saw, One half of a Grindstone, Two Sows & ten Pigs, and the increase thereof, One Pyde Cow & Yearling, One lack heifer, and the increase thereof One Sorrel mare, New Saddle & bridle, Two Guns, One Cart & Wheels, One plough frame, & plowing Gier, Two Augers, Two Chisels, One hand Mill, One Narrow Ax, One Gum chest, Two plough hoes, One weeding D.o one Grubing D.o One five Quart Jug, one half Gallon water Jug, pair Iron wedges, three Chairs, 3 Q.t Bottles, One Clear half-pint Bottle, All these to him and his heirs forever - Item I Give unto Allen LITTLE five Shillings - Item I Give unto Eley JOHNSON five Shillings - Item I Lend unto my beloved wife Sarah CRUMPLER all the remains of my estate not above mentioned During her life or Widowhood and at her death or marriage it is my will and desire that it Should be equally divided between my three daughters namely Molly JONES, Betsy CRUMPLER & Sally CRUMPLER to them and their heirs forever And Lastly I do appoint my son Beasant CRUMPLER and my friend Ju.s CRUMPLER to be my whole and sole Ex'ors of this my Last Will and Testament making void all other will by me heretofore made In Witness my hand ['&'] Seal this 1.st Day of October 1795 - Beasant CRUMPLER Sen.r *Seal* X his mark William CRUMPLER Benjamin CRUMPLER West TYNES j.r At a court held for the county of Southampton the 15.th day of Jan. 98 This will presented in court by Beasant CRUMPLER the executor therein named proved by the oath of William CRUMPLER and Benjamin CRUMPLER two of the Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded; And on the Motion of the Said executor who made oath according to Law certificate is granted him for obtaining a probat thereof in due form giving Security Security Whereupon Sam KELLO Cl [page end]

Beasant married Sarah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]