James Balkcom1

M, #1068, b. 3 September 1810, d. 21 April 1873
James Balkcom|b. 3 Sep 1810\nd. 21 Apr 1873|p10.htm#i1068|Ichabod Balkcom II|b. 1772\nd. a 1860|p9.htm#i742|Nancy Sasser|b. c 1785\nd. a 1826|p36.htm#i951|Ichabod Balcom I|b. 26 Jan 1740\nd. 2 Jun 1789|p3.htm#i738|Sarah H. Boyd|b. a 1735|p12.htm#i952|||||||

Last Edited   28 Apr 2008

Father   Ichabod Balkcom II1 b. 1772, d. a 1860
Mother   Nancy Sasser1 b. c 1785, d. a 1826

Birth* 3 September 1810 North Carolina, USA1 
Marriage* 17 January 1836 Nancy Burden2 
Land* 28 June 1843 Lot 789-19-3 Cherokee, Baldwin County, Georgia, USA, "personally appeared James Balkcom to claim lot as administrator of the owner. Signed: James Balkcom before Alfred M. Horton, N.P."3 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 4 September 1850 Marquis de Lafayette Balkcom, GA Twiggs Co Census 1850; 84th Division, Twiggs County, Georgia, USA, male age 10, attending school4 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 4 September 1850 William T. Balkcom, GA Twiggs Co Census 1850; 84th Division, Twiggs County, Georgia, USA, male age 11, born in GA, attending school4 
Cen-Head* 4 September 1850 84th Division, Twiggs County, Georgia, USA, male age 40, farmer, real estate value $3412, born in NC4 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 4 September 1850 Nancy Burden, GA Twiggs Co Census 1850; 84th Division, Twiggs County, Georgia, USA, female age 36, born in SC4 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 4 September 1850 Lucinda Ann Balkcom, GA Twiggs Co Census 1850; 84th Division, Twiggs County, Georgia, USA, female age 13, born in GA, attending school4 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 4 September 1850 Nancy H. Balkcom, GA Twiggs Co Census 1850; 84th Division, Twiggs County, Georgia, USA, Nancy H., female age 7, born in GA, attending school4 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 4 September 1850 James Franklin Balkcom, GA Twiggs Co Census 1850; 84th Division, Twiggs County, Georgia, USA, male age 6, born in GA, attending school4 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 4 September 1850 Felicia A. C. Balkcom, GA Twiggs Co Census 1850; 84th Division, Twiggs County, Georgia, USA, female age 3, born in GA4 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 4 September 1850 Marcus Cicero Balkcom, GA Twiggs Co Census 1850; 84th Division, Twiggs County, Georgia, USA, male age 2, born in GA4 
Death 22 April 1872 Jones County, Georgia, USA2 
Death* 21 April 1873 Georgia, USA1 

Family

   Nancy Burden b. c 1814, d. 29 Jul 1854
Children  1. Lucinda Ann Balkcom b. 6 Jan 1837, d. 26 Apr 18891,4
  2. William T. Balkcom b. 30 Nov 1838, d. 19 Sep 18644,1
  3. Marquis de Lafayette Balkcom b. 16 Jan 1840, d. 26 Apr 19211,4
  4. Nancy H. Balkcom b. 5 Feb 1843, d. Jan 19194,1
  5. James Franklin Balkcom b. 18 Feb 1845, d. 23 Dec 19211,4
  6. Felicia A. C. Balkcom b. 3 Mar 1847, d. 27 Aug 18544,1
  7. Marcus Cicero Balkcom b. 11 Feb 1849, d. 24 Feb 19301,4

Citations

  1. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book.
  2. [S124] Researcher C. B. Balkcom, http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/a/l/Carl-B-Balkcom/index.html
  3. [S57] Robert Scott Davis, Georgia Land Lottery Papers , page 187, Maryland Historical Society.
  4. [S14] Census, U.S. of 1850, Twiggs Co, GA. Page 163, image 12, Web site www.ancestry.com.

James A. Balkcom1,2

M, #1727, b. 29 November 1864, d. 9 May 1899
James A. Balkcom|b. 29 Nov 1864\nd. 9 May 1899|p10.htm#i1727|James Whitfield Balkum|b. c 1828\nd. 14 May 1888|p12.htm#i1005|Nancy Boswell|b. c 1820\nd. c 1870|p12.htm#i1007|John Balkcom|b. bt 1801 - 1810\nd. b 1850|p10.htm#i1732|Mary Johnson|b. c 1804\nd. b 1854|p24.htm#i997|||||||

Last Edited   20 Dec 2006

Father   James Whitfield Balkum1,2 b. c 1828, d. 14 May 1888
Mother   Nancy Boswell1 b. c 1820, d. c 1870

Birth* 29 November 1864 Alabama, USA1,3 
Comment* "Dr. James A. Balkum". See extract from Heritage reference for an extended biography.3,4 
Cen-Enum* 22 August 1870 AL Henry Co Census 1870; Lawrenceville Beat #11 hh906, Lawrenceville, Henry County, Alabama, USA, male age 8, born in Alabama.1 
Witness: James Whitfield Balkum
Marriage* 8 December 1886 Cold Springs, Texas, USA, From the Eufala (Alabama) Daily Times Dec 16, 1886: " Dr. J. A. Balkum, of Henry County, and Miss Hattie Byrd, of Cold Springs, Texas, were married at the latter place on Dec 8".5 
Death* 9 May 1899 Balkum Baptist Church Cemetery, Henry County, Alabama, USA3 

Citations

  1. [S11] Census, U. S. of 1870, Henry County AL pg 413 image pg 279, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S332] The Henry County Heritage Book Committee, The Heritage of Henry County, Alabama.
  3. [S182] Mrs. Marvin Scott, Henry County Alabama Cemetery Records.
  4. [S333] The Henry County Heritage Book Committee, The Heritage of Henry County, Alabama.
  5. [S189] Helen S. Foley, Marriage and Death Notices from Barbour and Henry County Alabama Newspapers.

James Arnold Balkcom1

M, #39, b. circa 1837, d. 29 December 1917
James Arnold Balkcom|b. c 1837\nd. 29 Dec 1917|p10.htm#i39|James E. Balkcom|b. 1 Jan 1807\nd. 24 Nov 1887|p10.htm#i28|Mary (Polly) Murphy|b. 1814\nd. 24 Feb 1886|p33.htm#i29|||||||Unknown Murphy|b. c 1796|p33.htm#i1675||||

Relationship   Granduncle of Euel E. Balkcom.
Last Edited   31 Dec 2005
Charts   James E. Balkcom & Mary Murphy

Father   James E. Balkcom1,2 b. 1 Jan 1807, d. 24 Nov 1887
Mother   Mary (Polly) Murphy1 b. 1814, d. 24 Feb 1886

Comment* Baucom book identifies James Arnold as son of James E. Balkcom and Mary Balkcom. The 1860 Dale County census seems to support this since James Arnold lives in their household. But the 1900 Geneva County census lists Georgia as birthplace of both James Arnold's parents, which if accurate means James E. and Mary could not be his parents. 
Birth* circa 1837 Georgia, USA1 
Occupation* circa 1860 Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, schoolteacher1 
Cen-Enum* 23 July 1860 AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Alabama, USA, "James A. Balkcom", age 23, born in Georgia, identified as a school teacher. He was listed last in the large household even though the oldest. Birth dates and states indicate he may be the oldest child of James E. and Mary Balkcom.3 
Witness: James E. Balkcom
Marriage* 1865 Sarah S. (?); 1900 census lists marriage year4,5,6 
Census* 26 June 1870 AL Dale Co Census 1870; hh#80, Beat 12, census page 199, stamped pg 268, Barnes Crossroads, Dale County, Alabama, USA, "J. A. Balkcum", head, age 34? (nearly illegible), farmer, $300 personal assets, born in Georgia;
"Sarah Balkcum" age 25, keeping house, born in Alabama;
"W. J. Balkcum" male age 5, born in Alabama;
"B. A. Balkcum" male age 1, born in Alabama;
"J. B. Howel", male age 6, born in Alabama.
|| They lived adjacent to L. Balkcom and children. Believe (not proven) that L. Balkcom is Lucinda, wife of Joseph D. Balkcom killed in Civil War. In 1860, Joseph and Lucinda lived along with James Arnold Balkcom in Dale County household of James E. Balkcom.7 
Witness: Sarah S. (?)
Witness: William Joseph Balkcom
Witness: Benjamin Archibald Balkcom
Witness: J. B. Howel
(Witness) Cen-Enum 26 June 1870 Sarah S. (?), AL Dale Co Census 1870; Barnes Crossroads, Dale County, Alabama, USA, "Sarah Balkcum", age 25, keeping house, born in Alabama, not reading or writing4 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 26 June 1870 William Joseph Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1870; Barnes Crossroads, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age 5, male, born in Alabama4 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 26 June 1870 Benjamin Archibald Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1870; Barnes Crossroads, Dale County, Alabama, USA, "B. A. Balkcum", age 1, male, born in Alabama8 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 26 June 1870 J. B. Howel, AL Dale Co Census 1870; Barnes Crossroads, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age 6, male, born in Alabama, living in household of J. A. and Sarah "Balkcum"4 
Cen-Head* 2 July 1900 AL Geneva Co Census 1900; HH#493, ED72, Precinct 4, Wright's Creek, Geneva County, Alabama, USA, "James A. Balkham", age 67, in household with wife Sarah and children Anzada, Olivia, Erie, and Carlo. He was listed as farmer, owning a farm free of mortgage, married for 35 years, born in Georgia, mother and father born in Georgia.6 
Witness: Sarah S. (?)
(Witness) Cen-Enum 2 July 1900 Sarah S. (?), AL Geneva Co Census 1900; HH#493, ED72, Precinct 4, Wright's Creek, Geneva County, Alabama, USA, "Sarah Balkham", wife of James A., age 55, married for 35 years, mother of 12, 7 still living, born in Alabama, mother and father born in South Carolina, does not read or write6 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 2 July 1900 Anzada Balkcom, AL Geneva Co Census 1900; HH#493, ED72, Precinct 4, Wright's Creek, Geneva County, Alabama, USA, "Anzada Balkham", female age 21, single, daughter of James A. Balkham, born in Alabama, father born in Georgia, mother in Alabama, farm laborer, 2 months not employed, can read and write6 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 2 July 1900 Sara Arlivia Balkcom, AL Geneva Co Census 1900; HH#493, ED72, Precinct 4, Wright's Creek, Geneva County, Alabama, USA, "Olivia Balkham", daughter of James A. Balkham, age 19, single, born in Alabama, father born in Georgia, mother in Alabama, farm laborer, not working for 2 months out of the year, can read and write6 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 2 July 1900 L. Erie Balkcom, AL Geneva Co Census 1900; HH#493, ED72, Precinct 4, Wright's Creek, Geneva County, Alabama, USA, "Erie Balkham", daughter of James A. Balkham, age 16, single, born in Alabama, father born in Georgia, mother in Alabama, farm laborer, not working for 2 months out of the year, can read and write6 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 2 July 1900 Caswell Carlo Balkcom, AL Geneva Co Census 1900; HH#493, ED72, Precinct 4, Wright's Creek, Geneva County, Alabama, USA, "Carlo Balkham", son of James A. Balkham, age 10, born in Alabama, father born in Georgia, mother in Alabama, attended school for 3 months so far this year6 
(Witness) Death 4 December 1917 Sarah S. (?); Husband James Arnold died 3 weeks after Sarah's death.9 
Death* 29 December 1917 9 
Burial* December 1917 Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Geneva County, Alabama, USA10 

Family

   Sarah S. (?) b. c 1845, d. 4 Dec 1917
Children  1. William Joseph Balkcom b. c 186511,12
  2. Emma Balkcom b. a 1865, d. a 187813
  3. Albert Balkcom b. a 1865, d. a 186713
  4. Infant Son 1 of James Arnold Balkcom b. a 1865, d. a 186513
  5. Infant Son 2 of James Arnold Balkcom b. a 1865, d. a 186513
  6. Benjamin Archibald Balkcom b. 6 May 1869, d. 1 Jul 19268
  7. Anzilla Drucilla Balkcom b. 22 Sep 187414
  8. Anzada Balkcom b. 4 Jun 18786
  9. Sara Arlivia Balkcom b. 12 Jun 18806
  10. L. Erie Balkcom b. 10 Oct 18826
  11. Caswell Carlo Balkcom b. 28 Jan 18906

Citations

  1. [S13] Census, U.S. of 1860, Dale County, Alabama, Echo Community, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book.
  3. [S13] Census, U.S. of 1860, Dale County, Alabama, Newton Post Office, census pg 68, ancestry.com image pg 69, stamped census pg 565, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S11] Census, U. S. of 1870, Dale County, AL page 268A, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  5. [S226] Mrs. Marvin Scott, History of Henry County, Alabama , Will of Rosier Brannon, Chapter XXIX, "Abstract of Henry County, Alabama Wills (1822-1870), Page 129.
  6. [S77] Census, U.S. of 1900, Geneva County, Alabama, ancestry.com image pg 56, census sheet 15, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  7. [S11] Census, U. S. of 1870, Dale County, AL ancestry.com page 11 of 20, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  8. [S11] Census, U. S. of 1870, Dale County, AL census page 268A, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  9. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book, aeadf.
  10. [S131] Web Site, RootsWeb, http://www.rootsweb.com, e-mail address.
  11. [S11] Census, U. S. of 1870, Dale County, AL ancestry.com page 268A, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  12. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book, A-067-aeadfaaa.
  13. [S30] Tombstone Inscriptions at Old Center Cemetery, Henry County Alabama, Photograph, Ron Slay, held by Jerry Balkcom, Tombstone inscription.
  14. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book, A-067-aeadfaad.

James E. Balkcom

M, #28, b. 1 January 1807, d. 24 November 1887

Relationship   Great-grandfather of Euel E. Balkcom.
Last Edited   30 Apr 2008
Charts   Euel Balkcom
James E. Balkcom & Mary Murphy

JournalIntro* Mary (Polly) Murphy; James Balkcom and Mary (Polly) (maiden name probably Murphy) of Duplin County, North Carolina are the earliest identified Balkcom ancestors of the Oklahoma Balkcom line. James' parents are unknown and will I think be difficult to prove. I believe that he descends from the Alexander Balkcom line in Providence, Rhode Island in the 1600s. See the main page of this site www.pbalkcom.com/gwb for my reasoning. Also see there a detailed biography of James. I believe that his wife Mary is a Murphy from the Duplin County, NC area but I have no definitive proof.

James Balkcom married Mary in around 1832 and moved to Lowndes County, Georgia and in a few years on to Dale County, Alabama. Their son Brantley had a son John Ira Balkcom who shortly after his own marriage moved his family to Oklahoma. 
Birth* 1 January 1807 North Carolina, USA, Tombstone lists 7 January 1807. Birthplace from 1900 census of son Brantley.1,2 
Event-Misc* 12 May 1827 Wiley Balkcom; Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, appeared in Sampson County Court Minutes - "Appointed Matthew White for the road from the Duplin County line to Lisbon Bridge with the following hands to work: Rebecca Pridgen's hands, Moses Pridgen's hands, Wm Pridgen, Abram Blanton, Moses Blanton, Jonas Green, Thomas Coggin, James Evans Jr, Bryan Lee and hands, George Alderman, Alfred Taylor, Samuel Ward & hands, Willie Balcomb, James Balcomb and Nathan Johnson and hands." Todd Johnson at Johnston County Heritage Society says that all able bodied men were required to work on roads and rivers, and they would work the area where they lived. Two Balcombs being listed together probably means they lived in the same household or adjacent to each other.3 
Marriage* say 1832 Mary (Polly) Murphy; Marriage date a guess based on ages. Citations are to support Murphy as last name of Mary (Polly). Researcher Slay refers to Mary Murphy as wife of James Balkcom, as does an entry in IGI.4,5,6 
Migration before 1836 Lowndes County, Georgia, USA, date estimated based on birthplaces of children7 
Cen-Head* 1840 GA Lowndes Co Census 1840; Lowndes County, Georgia, USA, having three males and four females living in his household. This accounts for James E. and wife Mary, sons John W. and James A., and daughter Colista. Two females are unaccounted for. Wylie Balkcom and Daniel Murphy households are very close by. Males 200001, females 30001: 2 males under 5, 1 30-39 (James); 3 females under 5, 1 20-29 (Mary Polly).8 
Migration* circa 1845 Dale County, Alabama, USA, Date estimated based on children birth locations. 
Comment* 1850 unfound in 1850 census Dale, Lowndes, Henry 
Land* 11 January 1858 SESE Section 4/ Township 5-N Range 26-E, Dale County, Alabama, USA, Purchased 160 acres of public land from the Elba Land Office, through a land patent, at $.25 an acre for a total of $40. His application and payment for purchase were dated October 19, 1855, from the record on file at National Archives. Referenced to the St Stephens Meridian:
SESE Section 4/ Township 5-N Range 26-E;
W½SW 3/ 5-N 26-E;
SWNW 3/ 5-N 26-E.

Land Patents were issued in Dale County to Josiah Balkcom (son of Wiley) and Wiley Balkcom on the same day.9,10 
Occupation* 1860 Dale County, Alabama, USA, farmer11 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 23 July 1860 Brantley Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Alabama, USA, 12 years old, born in Alabama, living in a farm household with parents James and Mary, 8 siblings, Joseph D. Balkcom, Cinda Balkcom, and James A. Balkcom. He was listed as attending school.12 
Cen-Head* 23 July 1860 AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Alabama, USA, "James Balkcom", age 53, farming, born in NC, living with wife Mary, 9 children, and 3 other Balkcoms. Real estate value was listed at $1500, personal estate at $700. The households of John W. Balkcom and wife Nancy age 19 (newly married) and Daniel Murphy (with wife Elizabeth and a 12 year old male Michon) were counted adjacent. Neither of the other families showed land holdings so it's likely that they had houses on the land of James Balkcom.

Also listed on the same census page were Lewis Deal and wife Nancy J. Brannon Deal, with family. Nancy J. Brannon (person ID#1314) was the oldest daughter of Rosier Brannon and Anzilla Galloway, and sister to Rose Ann Brannon.13 
Witness: Mary (Polly) Murphy
Witness: Colista Jane Balkcom
Witness: Benjamin Balkcom
Witness: Ivey Balkcom
Witness: Joseph D. Balkcom
Witness: Brantley Balkcom
Witness: Albert Balkcom
Witness: Delilah Balkcom
Witness: Priscilla Balkcom
Witness: Neissa Balkcom
Witness: Ransom Balkcom
Witness: James Arnold Balkcom
Witness: Lucinda (?)
(Witness) Cen-Enum 23 July 1860 Colista Jane Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Georgia, USA, a 20 year old female, born in Georgia, living in farm household with parents, 8 siblings, and 3 other Balkcoms.14 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 23 July 1860 Benjamin Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Georgia, USA, a 17 year old male, farm laborer, on farm of parents, 8 siblings, and 3 other Balkcoms.14 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 23 July 1860 Ivey Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Georgia, USA, 14 years old, born in Alabama, listed as attending school. He lived in the farm household of his parents, 8 siblings, and three other Balkcoms.14 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 23 July 1860 Joseph D. Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Alabama, USA, 19 years old, farm laborer, born in Alabama. He lived with the James Balkcom family, and he appears in the census list after the youngest child, and before Cinda (18), maybe his wife. Birth date suggest he's probably a son of James and Mary, but place Alabama would not be correct for a son.14 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 23 July 1860 Albert Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Georgia, USA, 10 years old, born in Alabama, and not attending school. He lived with his parents and 8 siblings.12 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 23 July 1860 Delilah Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Georgia, USA, 8 years old, attending school, living with parents and 8 siblings.14 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 23 July 1860 Priscilla Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Georgia, USA, 6 years old, attending school, and living with parents and 8 siblings.14 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 23 July 1860 Neissa Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Georgia, USA, a 4 year old female, living with her parents and 8 siblings.14 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 23 July 1860 Ransom Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Georgia, USA, a 3 year year old male, living with his parents and 8 siblings.14 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 23 July 1860 James Arnold Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Alabama, USA, "James A. Balkcom", age 23, born in Georgia, identified as a school teacher. He was listed last in the large household even though the oldest. Birth dates and states indicate he may be the oldest child of James E. and Mary Balkcom.15 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 23 July 1860 Lucinda (?), AL Dale Co Census 1860; Newton Post Office, Dale County, Alabama, USA, an 18 year old, born in Alabama. She lived in the farm household of James Balkcom and family. She is listed after Joseph D. Balkcom and is maybe his wife. However, she is listed just before James A. Balkcom and may have been his wife.16 
Cen-Head* 27 July 1870 AL Dale Co Census 1870; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, "James Balkcum" age 63, occupation listed as farmer and hatter, born in North Carolina, real estate $1100, personal $350. In his household were wife Polly and 7 other Balkcoms.17 
Witness: Mary (Polly) Murphy
Witness: Colista Jane Balkcom
Witness: Albert Balkcom
Witness: Delilah Balkcom
Witness: Priscilla Balkcom
Witness: J. A. Balkcom
Witness: James Hezakiah Balkcom
Witness: Middleton Balkcom
(Witness) Cen-Enum 27 July 1870 Mary (Polly) Murphy, AL Dale Co Census 1870; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age 54, born in North Carolina. Seven younger Balkcoms were living with James and Polly.18 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 27 July 1870 Colista Jane Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1870; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age 31, working in the house, born in Georgia.18 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 27 July 1870 Albert Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1870; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age 21, working on the farm.19 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 27 July 1870 Delilah Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1870; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age 19, working on the farm, born in Alabama.19 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 27 July 1870 Priscilla Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1870; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age 17, born in Alabama, working on the farm.18 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 27 July 1870 J. A. Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1870; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, a 7 year old female, born in Alabama, living in the household of James E. (age 63) and Mary Balkcom (age 56). Maybe a granddaughter.19 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 27 July 1870 James Hezakiah Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1870; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, a 14 year old male, working on the farm, born in Alabama, not reading or writing.18 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 27 July 1870 Middleton Balkcom; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, an 11 year old male, born in Alabama, not reading or writing.18 
Cen-Head* 22 June 1880 AL Dale Co Census 1880; Beat No. 9, ED#64, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age 73 (or 71 - legibility), farmer, born in North Carolina, parents born in North. In household were wife Polly, daughters Colista Jane and Joanna, and grandson Middleton. They lived adjacent to household of Ivey, son.20 
Witness: Mary (Polly) Murphy
Witness: Colista Jane Balkcom
Witness: Neissa Balkcom
Witness: Middleton Balkcom
(Witness) Cen-Enum 22 June 1880 Mary (Polly) Murphy, AL Dale Co Census 1880; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age 65, keeping house, wife of James, born in North Carolina, parents born in North.21 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 22 June 1880 Colista Jane Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1880; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age 41, daughter of James, born in Georgia.21 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 22 June 1880 Middleton Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1880; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age 21, occupation farm laborer, born in Alabama. He is listed as the grandson of James E.21 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 24 June 1880 Joanna Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1880; Enumeration District 64, Supervisor District 4, Beat 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, "Joanna", name almost illegible. Female, daughter of James, born in Alabama, age 16. Age of James and Polly suggest Joanna is a granddaughter22 
Land 12 February 1881 5N/26E, Section 4, NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Dale County, Alabama, USA, James (believed James E. but conceivably James K., son of Wiley) bought 40 acres. Purchase price was $1.25 an acre, totalling about $40.00. Purchase was under the Homestead Act of Congress of 1862, entitled "An act to secure homesteads to actual settlers on the public domain." The land was adjacent to land James E. already owned in the section. Wiley and son Josiah had land nearby from 1858 purchases. It seems unlikely that this is James K. since he doesn't appear in a Dale County Census after 1850.

James Balkcom applied for this land December 27, 1873 under application No 5790. In the application, he asserted that he was over age 20, head of family. He marked out the phrase on the application "that I have a bonafide improvement and reside on the tract applied for". Note that James corrected the spelling of his last name from "Balcom" to "Balkcom" on the documents.9,23 
(Witness) Death 24 February 1886 Mary (Polly) Murphy; Dale County, Alabama, USA24,25 
Death* 24 November 1887 Dale County, Alabama, USA1 
Witness: Brantley Balkcom
Burial* November 1887 Old Center Cemetery, Henry County, Alabama, USA, "God Gave, He took, He will restore, He doeth all things well"1,26

Family

   Mary (Polly) Murphy b. 1814, d. 24 Feb 1886
Children  1. James Arnold Balkcom+ b. c 1837, d. 29 Dec 191727,25
  2. John W. Balkcom b. c 183828
  3. Colista Jane Balkcom b. 20 May 183929
  4. Joseph D. Balkcom+ b. c 1841, d. c 186427
  5. Benjamin Balkcom b. c 1843, d. 27 Jan 186330
  6. Ivey Balkcom+ b. 5 Oct 1845, d. 23 Oct 1909
  7. Brantley Balkcom+ b. Apr 1847
  8. Albert Balkcom+ b. c 185027
  9. Delilah Balkcom b. 29 Mar 185127
  10. Priscilla Balkcom b. c 185427
  11. Neissa Balkcom b. c 185627
  12. James Hezakiah Balkcom b. c 1856
  13. Ransom Balkcom b. c 185727
  14. Joanna Balkcom b. c 186422

Citations

  1. [S30] Tombstone Inscriptions at Old Center Cemetery, Henry County Alabama, Photograph, Ron Slay, held by Jerry Balkcom.
  2. [S77] Census, U.S. of 1900, Dale Co AL, Enum Dist 61, Precinct 4, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S240] Oscar M. Bizzell and Virginia L. Bizzell, Sampson County Court Minutes, 1820-1830.
  4. [S30] Tombstone Inscriptions at Old Center Cemetery, Henry County Alabama, Photograph, Ron Slay, held by Jerry Balkcom, Balkcom plot includes Murphy's, adjacent to James and Mary Balkcom.
  5. [S37] International Genealogical Index.
  6. [S121] Researcher R. Slay.
  7. [S15] Census, U.S. of 1840, Lowndes County, GA, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  8. [S15] Census, U.S. of 1840, Lowndes County, Georgia, page 238, image pg 21, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  9. [S39] Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office Records, http://www.glorecords.blm.gov
  10. [S220] National Archives - Land Records, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
  11. [S13] Census, U.S. of 1860, Dale County, Alabama, census page stamped 565, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  12. [S13] Census, U.S. of 1860, Dale County, Alabama, p.565, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  13. [S13] Census, U.S. of 1860, Dale County, Alabama, Newton Post Office, census pg 67, ancestry.com image pg 69, stamped census pg 565, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  14. [S13] Census, U.S. of 1860, Dale County, Alabama, p.565
    ., Web site www.ancestry.com.
  15. [S13] Census, U.S. of 1860, Dale County, Alabama, Newton Post Office, census pg 68, ancestry.com image pg 69, stamped census pg 565, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  16. [S13] Census, U.S. of 1860, Dale County, Alabama, p.566, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  17. [S11] Census, U. S. of 1870, AL, Dale Co, page 225A, ancestry.com image pg 13, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  18. [S11] Census, U. S. of 1870, AL, Dale Co, page 225A, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  19. [S11] Census, U. S. of 1870, AL, Dale Co, page 225A, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  20. [S12] Census, U.S. of 1880, Dale Co, AL, Reynolds District, page 642c, hh 2, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  21. [S12] Census, U.S. of 1880, Dale Co, AL, page 642C, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  22. [S12] Census, U.S. of 1880, Dale County, AL. Page 642c (stamped), 35 (written), Enumeration District 64 (Reynolds), image page 35, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  23. [S220] National Archives - Land Records, Homestead Affidavit, signed receipt, Signed Statement by James Balkcom of eligibility for Homestead Land, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
  24. [S30] Tombstone Inscriptions at Old Center Cemetery, Henry County Alabama, Photograph, Ron Slay, held by Jerry Balkcom, Tombstone.
  25. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book.
  26. [S182] Mrs. Marvin Scott, Henry County Alabama Cemetery Records.
  27. [S13] Census, U.S. of 1860, Dale County, Alabama, Echo Community, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  28. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book, A-067-aeadf.
  29. [S226] Mrs. Marvin Scott, History of Henry County, Alabama , Page 154.
  30. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book, A-067-aeadfe.

James Franklin Balkcom1,2

M, #1647, b. 18 February 1845, d. 23 December 1921
James Franklin Balkcom|b. 18 Feb 1845\nd. 23 Dec 1921|p10.htm#i1647|James Balkcom|b. 3 Sep 1810\nd. 21 Apr 1873|p10.htm#i1068|Nancy Burden|b. c 1814\nd. 29 Jul 1854|p16.htm#i1102|Ichabod Balkcom II|b. 1772\nd. a 1860|p9.htm#i742|Nancy Sasser|b. c 1785\nd. a 1826|p36.htm#i951|||||||

Last Edited   15 Dec 2001

Father   James Balkcom1,2 b. 3 Sep 1810, d. 21 Apr 1873
Mother   Nancy Burden1,2 b. c 1814, d. 29 Jul 1854

Birth* 18 February 1845 Twiggs County, Georgia, USA1,2 
Cen-Enum* 4 September 1850 GA Twiggs Co Census 1850; 84th Division, Twiggs County, Georgia, USA, male age 6, born in GA, attending school2 
Witness: James Balkcom
Death* 23 December 1921 Jeffersonville Cemetery, Twiggs County, Georgia, USA1,2 

Citations

  1. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book.
  2. [S14] Census, U.S. of 1850, Twiggs Co, GA. Page 163, image 12, Web site www.ancestry.com.

James Hezakiah Balkcom1,2

M, #532, b. circa 1856
James Hezakiah Balkcom|b. c 1856|p10.htm#i532|James E. Balkcom|b. 1 Jan 1807\nd. 24 Nov 1887|p10.htm#i28|Mary (Polly) Murphy|b. 1814\nd. 24 Feb 1886|p33.htm#i29|||||||Unknown Murphy|b. c 1796|p33.htm#i1675||||

Relationship   Granduncle of Euel E. Balkcom.
Last Edited   29 Apr 2008
Charts   James E. Balkcom & Mary Murphy

Father   James E. Balkcom b. 1 Jan 1807, d. 24 Nov 1887
Mother   Mary (Polly) Murphy b. 1814, d. 24 Feb 1886

Birth* circa 1856 Alabama, USA1 
Cen-Enum* 27 July 1870 AL Dale Co Census 1870; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, a 14 year old male, working on the farm, born in Alabama, not reading or writing.1 
Witness: James E. Balkcom
Marriage* circa 1878 Permelia (?)3 
Land* 16 March 1885 5N/26E, Henry County, Alabama, USA, James Hezakiah bought 40 acres in Section 35 in 1885. The land was in the same area as Josiah Balkcom and James E. Balkcom land.2 

Family

   Permelia (?) b. c 1856, d. a 1830

Citations

  1. [S11] Census, U. S. of 1870, AL, Dale Co, page 225A, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S39] Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office Records, http://www.glorecords.blm.gov
  3. [S293] Census, U.S. of 1930, Henry County, AL, Web site www.ancestry.com.

James K. Balkcom

M, #492, b. circa 1834
James K. Balkcom|b. c 1834|p10.htm#i492|Wiley Balkcom|b. c 1798\nd. a 1803|p12.htm#i395|Esther M. Mashburn|b. s 1809|p25.htm#i396|John Balkcom|b. bt 1755 - 1774\nd. 1803|p10.htm#i889|Hester (?)|b. b 1765\nd. b May 1843|p1.htm#i890||||Kitty (?)|b. c 1780|p1.htm#i895|

Last Edited   30 Jan 2005

Father   Wiley Balkcom1 b. c 1798, d. a 1803
Mother   Esther M. Mashburn1 b. s 1809

Birth* circa 1834 North Carolina, USA1 
Cen-Enum* 21 November 1850 AL Dale Co Census 1850; Southern Division, Dale County, Alabama, USA, living in the household of Wiley Balkcom, age 16, born in North Carolina, working as a farm laborer and attending school.1 
Witness: Wiley Balkcom
Comment* 1860 A JK Balcom (assigned #1556 in this database) appears in the Henry Co census, unknown if it's the same as James K. of 1850 Dale County. 
Military* between 1862 and 1865 Confederate Army as a Private, apparently entering in Company H (Barbour County) of the 39th Alabama Infantry|| He was listed as the Battalion Sharpshooter. The Unit was organized at Opelika in May 1862 with men from Barbour, Henry, Pike, Russell, and Walker counties. He was reassigned to the newly formed 17th Alabama Infantry Battalion, Sharpshooters in Co. "B", organized, 21 June 1862, by transfers from the 39th AL. This unit disappeared from the records in August 1864, with members apparently returning to their original units. His rank at discharge was Sergeant.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S14] Census, U.S. of 1850, Dale County, Alabama page 202A, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S43] Compiled Service Records, United States National Archives. Civil War Muster Rolls [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999- . Box, Extraction # & Record #1299, 1300, 1312., U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. [S50] Researcher Dr. Kenneth W. "Ken" Jones, http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/

James Lucien Balkcom1

M, #471, b. circa 1839, d. 4 January 1865
James Lucien Balkcom|b. c 1839\nd. 4 Jan 1865|p10.htm#i471||||Mariah Balkcom|b. s 1794|p11.htm#i2003||||||||||Hester (?)|b. b 1765\nd. b May 1843|p1.htm#i890|

Last Edited   3 May 2008

Mother   Mariah Balkcom1 b. s 1794

Birth* circa 1839 Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, date based on stated age at start of military service in 1861. But it's confusing that he appeared in the will of grandmother Hester in 1843 when he was given 100 acres of land, implying that he was an adult at the time of the will.2 
Association* 1843 Hester (?); named in will of grandmother Hester 
(Witness) Will 9 March 1843 Hester (?); Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, The will was proved in May 1843. It names daughter Nancy Balkcum as the main beneficiary, with other beneficiaries grandson James Lucien Balkcum (son of my daughter Mariah), granddaughter Mary Ellen Johnson (daughter of my daughter Mariah), and grandsons John Balkcum, Harmon Balkcum, and Lemuel Balkcum. The executor was "my friend" William L. Robinson and Witnesses were Isaiah S. Robinson and Abner Robinson.3,4,5 
Military* 9 May 1861 Confederate Army, North Carolina Enlisted F Co. 20th Inf Reg. NC, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, enlisted age 21 as a Private, occupation farmer6,7,8 
Milit-Int* 20 July 1864 Stephenson's Depot, Virginia, USA, POW.9 
Death* 4 January 1865 Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio, USA, of variola while a POW.10 
Burial* Confederate Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio, USA8 

Citations

  1. [S269] Wills, Sampson County North Carolina, Hester "Balkcum", North Carolina State Archives.
  2. [S40] Confederate Pension and Record Department. Roster of the Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865, www.ancestry.com, Historical Data Systems, comp. American Civil War Regiments. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA. Reference Abbreviation: NCRosterC

    Copyright 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 - Historical Data Systems Inc. P.O. Box 196 Kingston, MA 02364.
  3. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book.
  4. [S104] Bass, Sampson County North Carolina Wills.
  5. [S269] Wills, Sampson County North Carolina, Last Will & Testament of Hester Balkcom, North Carolina State Archives.
  6. [S43] Compiled Service Records, United States National Archives. Civil War Muster Rolls [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999- . Box, Extraction # & Record #1954., U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
  7. [S49] Unknown compiler, North Carolina Troops 1861-65, Historical Data Systems, comp. American Civil War Regiments. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA. Reference Abbreviation: NCRosterC


    Copyright 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 - Historical Data Systems Inc. P.O. Box 196 Kingston, MA 02364.
  8. [S109] National Archives, Confederate POWs - Soldiers and Sailors Who Died in Federal Prisons , Page 59, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
  9. [S49] Unknown compiler, North Carolina Troops 1861-65.
  10. [S40] Confederate Pension and Record Department. Roster of the Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865, www.ancestry.com, Historical Data Systems, comp. American Civil War Regiments. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA. Reference Abbreviation: NCRosterC


    Copyright 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 - Historical Data Systems Inc. P.O. Box 196 Kingston, MA 02364.

James Monroe Balkcom1

M, #467, b. 12 September 1843, d. 7 March 1935
James Monroe Balkcom|b. 12 Sep 1843\nd. 7 Mar 1935|p10.htm#i467|Ichabod Balkcom III|b. 17 Jul 1816\nd. 29 Dec 1864|p9.htm#i468||||Ichabod Balkcom II|b. 1772\nd. a 1860|p9.htm#i742|Nancy Sasser|b. c 1785\nd. a 1826|p36.htm#i951|||||||

Last Edited   23 Dec 2001

Father   Ichabod Balkcom III2 b. 17 Jul 1816, d. 29 Dec 1864

Birth* 12 September 1843 Georgia, USA1 
Cen-Enum* 28 August 1850 GA Jones Co Census 1850; Divison 47, hh 213, Jones County, Georgia, USA, male age 6, born in GA3 
Witness: Ichabod Balkcom III
Military* 3 July 1861 Randolph County, Georgia, USA, Confederate Army. He served as a Private in Enlisted I Co. 11th Inf Reg. GA, ("Quitman Grays") of Randolph County, and was wounded at 2nd Manassas, VA Aug 30, 1862. He was promoted to Full 5th Sergt (1863). He surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA on 09 April 1865.
4 
Death* 7 March 1935 1 

Citations

  1. [S124] Researcher C. B. Balkcom, http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/a/l/Carl-B-Balkcom/index.html
  2. [S48] Former Web Site for Quitman County, Georgia, no longer active.
  3. [S14] Census, U.S. of 1850, Jones County, GA page 195 image 28, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S40] Confederate Pension and Record Department. Roster of the Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865, www.ancestry.com, Historical Data Systems, comp. American Civil War Regiments. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA. Reference Abbreviation: GARosterC

    Copyright 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 - Historical Data Systems Inc. P.O. Box 196 Kingston, MA 02364.

James Tarrell Balkcom1,2

M, #919, b. 16 June 1878
James Tarrell Balkcom|b. 16 Jun 1878|p10.htm#i919|Albert Balkcom|b. c 1850|p8.htm#i34|Sarah Holland|b. c 1851|p24.htm#i916|James E. Balkcom|b. 1 Jan 1807\nd. 24 Nov 1887|p10.htm#i28|Mary (Polly) Murphy|b. 1814\nd. 24 Feb 1886|p33.htm#i29|||||||

Relationship   1st cousin 1 time removed of Euel E. Balkcom.
Last Edited   30 Apr 2008
Charts   James E. Balkcom & Mary Murphy

Father   Albert Balkcom1,3 b. c 1850
Mother   Sarah Holland1,3 b. c 1851

Birth-Alt. 16 June 1876 Alabama, USA1,3 
Birth* 16 June 1878 2 
Marriage* 26 December 1904 Ardella Clark1,3 
(Witness) Death 9 December 1907 Carrie Balkcom; Alabama, USA1 

Family

   Ardella Clark b. 9 Jun 1882
Child  1. Carrie Balkcom b. 27 Dec 1906, d. 9 Dec 19071,3

Citations

  1. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book.
  2. [S337] World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, www.ancestry.com, Sept 12, 1918, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. [S226] Mrs. Marvin Scott, History of Henry County, Alabama , Page 154.

James Terry Balkcom1,2

M, #447, b. 14 December 1882, d. 29 June 1903
James Terry Balkcom|b. 14 Dec 1882\nd. 29 Jun 1903|p10.htm#i447|Ivey Balkcom|b. 5 Oct 1845\nd. 23 Oct 1909|p9.htm#i32|Elizabeth E. Kirkland|b. 7 Nov 1850|p25.htm#i445|James E. Balkcom|b. 1 Jan 1807\nd. 24 Nov 1887|p10.htm#i28|Mary (Polly) Murphy|b. 1814\nd. 24 Feb 1886|p33.htm#i29||||Elizabeth (?)|b. b 1835|p1.htm#i912|

Relationship   1st cousin 1 time removed of Euel E. Balkcom.
Last Edited   29 May 2005
Charts   James E. Balkcom & Mary Murphy

Father   Ivey Balkcom1 b. 5 Oct 1845, d. 23 Oct 1909
Mother   Elizabeth E. Kirkland1,2 b. 7 Nov 1850

Name Variation Terry Balkcom3 
Birth* 14 December 1882 Alabama, USA1 
Death* 29 June 1903 Alabama, USA1 
Witness: Ivey Balkcom
Witness: Elizabeth E. Kirkland
Burial* June 1903 Old Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, , which is located off County Road 83, southeast of Echo. 

Citations

  1. [S44] Mount Pisgah Cemetery Census and Tombstone Transcripts, www.snowhill.com/~library/Cemeteries%20of%20Dale%20
    County/a.cemetery.mount.pisgah.html .
  2. [S226] Mrs. Marvin Scott, History of Henry County, Alabama , Page 154.
  3. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book.

James Walter Balkcom1,2

M, #530, b. 21 August 1868, d. 20 September 1949
James Walter Balkcom|b. 21 Aug 1868\nd. 20 Sep 1949|p10.htm#i530|Madison L. Balkcom|b. 24 Jun 1844\nd. 28 Jan 1915|p10.htm#i399|Emma Pauline Cox|b. 18 Oct 1850|p19.htm#i529|Wiley Balkcom|b. c 1798\nd. a 1803|p12.htm#i395|Esther M. Mashburn|b. s 1809|p25.htm#i396|||||||

Last Edited   23 Apr 2008

Father   Madison L. Balkcom1 b. 24 Jun 1844, d. 28 Jan 1915
Mother   Emma Pauline Cox1 b. 18 Oct 1850

Birth* 21 August 1868 Alabama, USA1,2 
Cen-Enum* 28 July 1870 AL Dale Co Census 1870; Beat No 4, Newton, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age 1, living with parents1 
Witness: Madison L. Balkcom
Cen-Enum* 17 June 1880 AL Dale Co Census 1880; Beat No. 4, Dale County, Alabama, USA, "James W. Balcom", age 12, son, attending school, born in Alabama, parents born in Georgia.3 
Witness: Madison L. Balkcom
Cen-Enum* 17 June 1900 AL Dale Co Census 1900; ED 61, Precinct 4 Newton, Part of, Newton, Dale County, Alabama, USA, son of Madison, age 26, born August 1873 in Alabama, parents born in Georgia. His occupation was listed as D.D.S.4 
Witness: Madison L. Balkcom
Death* 20 September 1949 Dale County, Alabama, USA2,5 

Citations

  1. [S11] Census, U. S. of 1870, AL, Dale Co, page 192B, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book.
  3. [S12] Census, U.S. of 1880, Dale Co, AL page 607A, HH118, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S77] Census, U.S. of 1900, Dale Co AL, Enum Dist 61, Precinct 4, image 3, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  5. [S138] Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959, Vol 36, certificate 17501, Alabama State Department of Public Health..

Joanna Balkcom1

F, #1946, b. circa 1864
Joanna Balkcom|b. c 1864|p10.htm#i1946|James E. Balkcom|b. 1 Jan 1807\nd. 24 Nov 1887|p10.htm#i28|Mary (Polly) Murphy|b. 1814\nd. 24 Feb 1886|p33.htm#i29|||||||Unknown Murphy|b. c 1796|p33.htm#i1675||||

Relationship   Grandaunt of Euel E. Balkcom.
Last Edited   26 May 2003
Charts   James E. Balkcom & Mary Murphy

Father   James E. Balkcom1 b. 1 Jan 1807, d. 24 Nov 1887
Mother   Mary (Polly) Murphy1 b. 1814, d. 24 Feb 1886

Birth* circa 1864 1 
Cen-Enum* 24 June 1880 AL Dale Co Census 1880; Enumeration District 64, Supervisor District 4, Beat 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, "Joanna", name almost illegible. Female, daughter of James, born in Alabama, age 16. Age of James and Polly suggest Joanna is a granddaughter1 
Witness: James E. Balkcom

Citations

  1. [S12] Census, U.S. of 1880, Dale County, AL. Page 642c (stamped), 35 (written), Enumeration District 64 (Reynolds), image page 35, Web site www.ancestry.com.

John Balkcom1

M, #889, b. between 1755 and 1774, d. 1803
John Balkcom|b. bt 1755 - 1774\nd. 1803|p10.htm#i889|Ichabod Balcom I|b. 26 Jan 1740\nd. 2 Jun 1789|p3.htm#i738|Sarah H. Boyd|b. a 1735|p12.htm#i952|Baruch Balcom|b. 12 Jun 1702\nd. b Sep 1758|p3.htm#i563|Patience Blake|b. b 1723|p12.htm#i1042|||||||

Last Edited   4 May 2008

Father   Ichabod Balcom I2 b. 26 Jan 1740, d. 2 Jun 1789
Mother   Sarah H. Boyd2 b. a 1735

Name Variation Balcom2 
JournalIntro* Hester (?); There is much uncertainty as to the children of Hester Balkcom and John Balkcom. Two children are known - Wylie and Tombsin are named in John's estate records in 1803. Records on John are silent on William, Mariah, and Nancy. Hester Balkcom's 1843 will names, among others, daughter "Nancy Balkcum" and "grandson James Lucien Balkcum (son of my daughter Mariah), granddaughter Mary Ellen Johnson (daughter of my daughter Mariah)". As for William, he was head of household in 1820 Sampson County, apparently in the original John/Hester Balkcom house based on review of neighbors. A woman assumed to be Hester, certainly of her age, lived in that household. Based on a close look at the records, but without proof, I call William and Mariah Balkcom the children of Hester, born before Hester married John and given the Balkcom name on that marriage. I call Nancy Balkcom the wife of William, and so a daughter-in-law and not daughter. 
Birth* between 1755 and 1774 3,4 
Occupation* Hatter.
I haven't found the records, but from one of the Balkcom newletters: "Court records now in hand reveal that John left a sizeable estate to his wife Hester, son Wylie (Willie) and daughter Tombsin and he was indeed a "hatter" and the tools and his hat making materials (wool and furs) which were auctioned off confirm it."3 
Census* 1790 not found 
Marriage* say 1795 Hester (?); USA, Court records name Hester as widow of John Balcom. Date is a guess based on the birthdate of Wylie and Tombsin Balkcom, known children of John and Hester. I suspect this is a second marriage of either John or Hester, or both.5,6,7,8 
Event-Misc* 18 January 1796 Duplin County, North Carolina, USA, ordered, with 30 other men, by the Duplin County Court to "be hands to open and repair said New Road." The road referred to was "... a Public Road near Rockfish .... as follows: Beginning near William Murphys & leading from thence across Mr. Goffs Beverdam below the Marsh & from thence the most direct way to the main Road...". William Beven was appointed Overseer, and three Alderman's were also listed.9 
Event-Misc 15 May 1798 Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, named as witness in deed transfer of 6 acres from John Goff to Jonathan Parker,10 
Event-Misc 12 November 1798 Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, fined for not attending as a juryman when summoned,10 
Land* 14 February 1799 Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, The seller was Elias James, 100 acres, proved by Jonathan Parker.10 
Land 15 May 1799 Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, The sale was for 232 acres to Elias James, proved by Tabatha Parker.10 
Comment* 1800 Hester (?); 2 males under 10 in 1800, one Wiley, other unknown. Also 2 females under 10, 1 Tombsin, other unknown. Estate records in 1813, on Tombsin's death, state that John left two minor orphans on his death. The guardian of the minors, John Bryan, paid Hester $190. for maintaining the minors. Wiley and Tombsin are confirmed as brother and sister, and children of Hester. Hester is confirmed as widow of John. It doesn't specifically state, but strongly implies, that Wiley and Tombsin are children also of John. The other two children, unnamed in estate records but counted in the 1800 census, could be Hester's or John's children from an earlier marriage. They would seem more likely to be children of Hester since John's estate records don't name them. 
Cen-Head* 1800 NC Duplin Co Census 1800; Duplin County, North Carolina, USA, "John Balkcom", age between 26 and 44. Listed with 1 female age 26-44 (say wf Hester), 2 males under age 10 (Wylie age 2, and say William a few years older), and 2 females under age 10 (Tombsin age 2 or so, and probably Mariah age 1 or so, but possibly Nancy). Adjacent to household of Timothy Murphy.11 
Witness: Hester (?)
Witness: Wiley Balkcom
Witness: Tombsin Balkcom
Association* 1800 Timothy Murphy; Duplin County, North Carolina, USA, John and Hester Balkcom lived adjacent to Timothy Murphy 
Land 14 May 1800 Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, The sale was for 232 acres, from John Goff, proved by Thomas Parker.10 
Event-Misc 19 October 1801 Duplin County, North Carolina, USA, appointed "Overseer of Road in room of William Swetman & have same District & hands"8 
Death* 1803 North Carolina, USA, The newsletter states that he left only two legal heirs, a son, Wile (Wiley or Willie) and Tombsin (a daughter).3 
Estate 18 April 1803 Duplin County, North Carolina, USA, The court "Granted adm'n of Estate of John Balcom, dec'd, to James Matthis who gave Bond of 500 pounds & took oath of Adm'r". The court assigned a committee to lay off to Hester Balcom, widow of John, one years provisions and report to the next court.8 
Witness: Hester (?)
Estate 17 January 1804 Duplin County, North Carolina, USA, The court "Appointed Shadrack Stallings, John Matthis, David Hall a Committee to lay off Dower of lands of late John Balcom, dec'd, to Hester Balcomb, Widow of dec'd, & return same to next Court."12 
Witness: Hester (?)
Estate 18 April 1804 Duplin County, North Carolina, USA, The court concurred with and ordered recorded the "Report of the Committee appointed to lay off the Dower of land of John Balcom, dec'd, to Hester Balcom, widow of said dec'd, is as follows: Beginning at a pine the Original Corner running thence as the old line S 57 E 188 pole to a pine, the other old corner thence N 60 E 156 to a pine, thence N 57 W 188 pole to a stake in the field, thence to the beginning which includes the Dwelling House and most of the Improvements of said dec'd."12 
Witness: Hester (?)
Estate 21 January 1806 Duplin County, North Carolina, USA, The court appointed John Bryan Guardian to Willie Balcom & Tomzin Balcom, Minor Orphans of John Balcom, dec'd, he gave Bond of 1000 pounds; Ordered he take their Estate into Possession. The court appointed Aaron Williams, William Stoakes & John Stallings a Committee to settle the accounts of Estate of John Balcom. It further ordered John Bryan, Guardian to Orphans of John Balcom, dec'd, pay Hester Balcom $30 out of Interest of said Orphans money in his hands for each year she has maintained said two Orphan Children.13 
Estate 14 April 1813 Duplin County, North Carolina, USA, Transcript of Estate Record:

Duplin County January Term 1813

     John Hufham Esq. William Stoakes and John Stallings an appointed Committee to adjust and settle the accounts of John Bryan Guardian to the minor orphans of John Balcom deceased and make Reports there of to next Court.
     Also the same Committee as appointed today legal Representatives of Tomsin Balcom deceased their legal share of the Property of said deceased's Estate and Reports the same to next Court.
     And also to Settle and Audit the accounts of the adminis. of said Tomsin Balcom deceased and Reports to next Court.
     Certified by order of the Court.
                              Wm. Dirkson, C.C.
                              
                              
Report of the Committee appointed to adjust the acts. of Jno. Bryan Guardian to the minors of Jno. Balkcom decd. also to divide the Estate of Tombsin Balkcom decd. between the legal representatives of sd. decd.
                         Recorded
                         Apr. Term 1813
                         Jno. Bryan
                         John Bryan
                          Committee
1813


Agreeable to an order of Court to us directed to settle and adjust the acts. of John Bryan Guardian to the minor Orphans of John Balkcom decd. - We find there was delivered in his hands as guardian on or about Janry. Term 1806 the sum of $548..81
     Interest on that sum until 237..22
     April Term 1813
                    Total 786..03

Upon examining the vouchers of said John Bryan as Guardian to said minors we find he has paid Hester Balkcom widow of said Jno. Balkcom decd. as by order of Court to him directed for maintaining said minors the sum of 190..20
     allowing him for commissions 5..
          deducting this 195..20
     leaves to the minors $590..83

We also further report and say agreeable to an order of Court to us directed to divide and lay off to the legal representatives of Tombsin Balkcom decd. their legal share of said decd.'s estate. We find the amt of her estate to be . $295..41 1/2
allowing the admr. for letters of administration 2..
               net amnt. $293..41 1/2
This sum to be divided between Hester Balkcom the mother of said decd. and Wile Balkcom the Brother the only legal Heirs gives to each 146..70 ¾

Leaving in the hands of John Bryan Guardian to Wile Balkcom the surviving minor the sum of ------------------------------------ $442..12 ¾
April 14th 1813 Jno. Hufham
                     Wm. Stoakes
                     John Stallings
                    
                    
indicates questionable translation
Transcribed by Patricia Balkcom, 11 February 2001
Original at the North Carolina Archives14 

Family

   Hester (?) b. b 1765, d. b May 1843
Children  1. Tombsin Balkcom b. bt 1795 - 1800, d. s 18123,13
  2. Wiley Balkcom+ b. c 1798, d. a 18033,13

Citations

  1. [S103] Researcher Robert E. Bolkcom, 2 January, 1984.
  2. [S121] Researcher R. Slay, Compiled Descendants of Alexander Balcom.
  3. [S103] Researcher Robert E. Bolkcom, December 1984.
  4. [S118] Census, U.S. of 1800, North Carolina, page 420. Extract from compilation "1800 Census of North Carolina" located at Md Historical Society, Baltimore, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  5. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book.
  6. [S104] Bass, Sampson County North Carolina Wills.
  7. [S142] Duplin County Estate Records, John Balkcom probate records, North Carolina State Archives.
  8. [S248] Leora H. McEachern, Duplin County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions , Part 5, 1798-1803, Duke University Libraries.
  9. [S248] Leora H. McEachern, Duplin County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions , Part 4, 1795-1798, Duke University Libraries.
  10. [S240] Oscar M. Bizzell and Virginia L. Bizzell, Sampson County Court Minutes.
  11. [S118] Census, U.S. of 1800, North Carolina, page 420. Extract from compilation "1800 Census of North Carolina" located at Md Historical Society, Baltimore. Also in image 23 at Ancestry.com, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  12. [S248] Leora H. McEachern, Duplin County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions , Part 6, 1803-1805, Duke University Libraries.
  13. [S248] Leora H. McEachern, Duplin County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions , Part 7, 1805-1809, Duke University Libraries.
  14. [S142] Duplin County Estate Records, North Carolina State Archives.

John Balkcom1

M, #1066, b. circa 1808
John Balkcom|b. c 1808|p10.htm#i1066|Ichabod Balkcom II|b. 1772\nd. a 1860|p9.htm#i742|Nancy Sasser|b. c 1785\nd. a 1826|p36.htm#i951|Ichabod Balcom I|b. 26 Jan 1740\nd. 2 Jun 1789|p3.htm#i738|Sarah H. Boyd|b. a 1735|p12.htm#i952|||||||

Last Edited   27 Aug 2006

Father   Ichabod Balkcom II1 b. 1772, d. a 1860
Mother   Nancy Sasser1 b. c 1785, d. a 1826

Birth* circa 1808 North Carolina, USA1,2 
Cen-Head* 28 August 1850 GA Jones Co Census 1850; Divison 47, hh 212, Jones County, Georgia, USA, "John Balkcomb", head, male age 42, farmer, born in NC, with Lucy age 36 (born SC), Drucilla 15, Lucy A. 6, Nancy A. E. 5, Zachary T. 1, and James T. Williams 20, student. Adjacent to Ichabod Balkcom household and Bryant Balkcom household. All children and James T. Williams were born in Georgia3 

Citations

  1. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book.
  2. [S14] Census, U.S. of 1850, Jones Co, GA, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S14] Census, U.S. of 1850, Jones County, GA census page 195, ancestry.com image pg 29, Web site www.ancestry.com.

John Balkcom

M, #1732, b. between 1801 and 1810, d. before 1850
John Balkcom|b. bt 1801 - 1810\nd. b 1850|p10.htm#i1732|Alexander Balkcom III|b. bt 1760 - 1770\nd. 1852|p8.htm#i741|Nancy Horn|b. bt 1761 - 1770|p24.htm#i995|Ichabod Balcom I|b. 26 Jan 1740\nd. 2 Jun 1789|p3.htm#i738|Sarah H. Boyd|b. a 1735|p12.htm#i952|||||||

Last Edited   6 Sep 2004

Father   Alexander Balkcom III1,2 b. bt 1760 - 1770, d. 1852
Mother   Nancy Horn2 b. bt 1761 - 1770

Comment may be same as #744 John P Balkcom 
Name Variation John P. Balkum, variants Bolckom/Balkcom/Bolkom (all variants were in father Alexander's will). 
Birth* between 1801 and 1810 Likely in Oglethorpe County, GA, if this is the right birthdate.3 
Comment after 1821 twin infants died young4 
Marriage* 8 March 1821 Mary Johnson; Early County, Georgia, USA, John Bawkum5,6 
Land* 21 August 1837 Sparta Land Office, Henry County, Alabama, USA, "John Balckom", T8N R28E (40 acres) in section 27 NWSE, St Stephens Meridian, in the same area as brother Alexander and father Alexander.7 
Land 20 September 1839 Sparta Land Office, Henry County, Alabama, USA, "John Balckom", T8N R28E (40 acres) in section 27 SESW, St Stephens Meridian, in the same area as brother Alexander and father Alexander.7 
Cen-Head* 1840 AL Henry Co Census 1840; Southern District, Henry County, Alabama, USA, John Balkum, male between 30-39, female 20-29, male under 5, male 5-9, male 10-14, female 5-9, 15-19. Adjacent to households of William Balkcom (relationship unknown) and Alexander Balkcom (father).8 
Comment* 1840 Census accounts for son James Whitfield, either Lemon or Aaron (not both), and son Alexander. The census shows a female age 5-9 (probably Sarah Ann) and female 15-19, not otherwise shown anywhere. 
Death* before 1850 Henry County, Alabama, USA9,1 

Family

   Mary Johnson b. c 1804, d. b 1854
Children  1. James Whitfield Balkum+ b. c 1828, d. 14 May 18882,10
  2. Lemon Balkum b. c 183311,2
  3. Aaron Balkum b. c 183412
  4. Alexander Balkcom+ b. 18372
  5. Sarah Ann "Nancy" Balkcom b. c 18412

Citations

  1. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book.
  2. [S168] Dr. Hoyt M. Warren, Henry's Heritage.
  3. [S15] Census, U.S. of 1840, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S167] "Unknown short record title", 6 AL Infantry Regiment Co B, Henry Grays per Jeffrey Palmer e-mail address.
  5. [S121] Researcher R. Slay, Compiled Descendants of Alexander Balcom.
  6. [S180] Frances T. Ingmire, Georgia Marriage Records, Early County 1820-1850.
  7. [S39] Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office Records, http://www.glorecords.blm.gov
  8. [S15] Census, U.S. of 1840, Henry County, Al. pg 31, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  9. [S168] Dr. Hoyt M. Warren, Henry's Heritage, compiled by Mrs. Sara Newton Carroll.
  10. [S121] Researcher R. Slay.
  11. [S14] Census, U.S. of 1850, Henry County, Alabama, p. 426B
    Online at ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/henry/census/1850/, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  12. [S14] Census, U.S. of 1850, Henry County, Alabama, p. 416B
    Online at ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/henry/census/1850/, Web site www.ancestry.com.

John Balkcom1

M, #1797, b. between 1781 and 1790

Last Edited   17 Aug 2003

Birth* between 1781 and 1790 1 
Cen-Head* 1830 GA Crawford Co Census 1830; Crawford County, Georgia, USA, sp. "Bockum", male age 40-49, female 60-69, with: males 2 u5, 1 5-9; females 3 u5, 2 5-9, 3 30-39.1 

Citations

  1. [S241] Census, U.S. of 1830, Crawford Co GA pg 403, image pg 21, Web site www.ancestry.com.

John Balkcom1

M, #2356, b. circa 1818

Last Edited   3 May 2008

Birth* circa 1818 North Carolina, USA1,2 
Cen-Head* 1840 Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, "John Balkcom", age 20-30, with female age 30-40, living adjacent to Nancy Balkcom and H Balkcom, prob Harmon Balkcom.1 
Association* 1843 Hester (?); John named in Hester's will as grandson 
Comment* in Sampson County census 1850 and 18603 
Cen-Head* 16 August 1850 US 1850 Census; Southern District, hh#125, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, "John Balkcom", age 32, farmer, real estate valued at $500, born NC. In the household were:
"Malcy", female age 30, born NC;
"Ann", age 10, born NC;
"Mary", age 6, born NC;
"James", age 5, born NC;
"Chs", age 2, born NC.
Only John is entered in this database.2 

Citations

  1. [S15] Census, U.S. of 1840, Sampson County, NC, ancestry image page 7 of 98, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S14] Census, U.S. of 1850, Sampson County, NC, page 864, stamped pg 434, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S46] Jr. Banks McLaurin, Charles Van Baucom and Louanna M. Bawcom, Baucom Family Book.

John Ira Balkcom

M, #15, b. 2 July 1873, d. 30 August 1948
John Ira Balkcom|b. 2 Jul 1873\nd. 30 Aug 1948|p10.htm#i15|Brantley Balkcom|b. Apr 1847|p8.htm#i22|Rose Ann Brannon|b. c 1846|p15.htm#i23|James E. Balkcom|b. 1 Jan 1807\nd. 24 Nov 1887|p10.htm#i28|Mary (Polly) Murphy|b. 1814\nd. 24 Feb 1886|p33.htm#i29|Rosier Brannon|b. 14 Sep 1803\nd. 9 Feb 1867|p15.htm#i1310|Anzilla Galloway|b. 15 Jun 1808\nd. 15 Apr 1890|p20.htm#i1311|

Relationship   Father of Euel E. Balkcom.
Last Edited   29 Apr 2008
Charts   Euel Balkcom
Eleazer & Leaty Galloway
James E. Balkcom & Mary Murphy
Rosanna Brannon

Father   Brantley Balkcom1,2 b. Apr 1847
Mother   Rose Ann Brannon2,1 b. c 1846

Birth* 2 July 1873 Alabama, USA 
Cen-Enum* 22 June 1880 AL Dale Co Census 1880; Beat No. 9, Echo, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age illegible, son of Brantley, born in Alabama.3 
Witness: Brantley Balkcom
Marriage* 24 December 1896 Ida Lucinda Baldwin; Ozark, Dale County, Alabama, USA4 
Cen-Head* 4 June 1900 AL Dale Co Census 1900; Precinct 1 (Ozark) exclusive of City of Ozark, Enumeration District 55, hh 25, Dale County, Alabama, USA, head of household, with wife Ida L., daughter Mae, younger brother George W., and sister Lucy Emma. He was listed as married for 3 years, age 26, born July 1873 in Alabama, father and mother born in Alabama, farmer, employed the whole year, reading and writing, renting a farm.5 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 4 June 1900 Ida Lucinda Baldwin, AL Dale Co Census 1900; Precinct 1 (Ozark) exclusive of City of Ozark, Enumeration District 55, hh 25, Dale County, Alabama, USA, with John Ira and daughter Mae. She was listed as born June 1876, age 23, married for 3 years, born in Alabama, father and mother born in Alabama, reading and writing.5 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 4 June 1900 Mae Estelle Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1900; Precinct 1 (Ozark) exclusive of City of Ozark, Enumeration District 55, hh 25, Dale County, Alabama, USA, daughter of John Ira and Ida L., age 2, born Oct 1897 in Alabama, parents born in Alabama.5 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 4 June 1900 George W. Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1900; Precinct 1 (Ozark) exclusive of City of Ozark, Enumeration District 55, hh 25, Dale County, Alabama, USA, living in household of older brother John Ira, and younger sister Lucy Emma. He was listed as age 17, born April 1883 in Alabama, father and mother born in Alabama, farm laborer, employed the whole year, reading and writing.5 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 4 June 1900 Lucy Emma Balkcom, AL Dale Co Census 1900; Precinct 1 (Ozark) exclusive of City of Ozark, Enumeration District 55, hh 25, Dale County, Alabama, USA, living with brother George W. in household of older brother John Ira, age 15, born April 1885 in Alabama, parents born in Alabama, reading and writing.5 
Migration* between 1901 and 1903 Ida Lucinda Baldwin; Grand Saline, Van Zandt County, Texas, USA, John and Ida moved from Alabama (based on 1900 census and Euel place of birth)6 
Witness: Mae Estelle Balkcom
Migration between 1905 and 1909 Ida Lucinda Baldwin; Oklahoma, USA, John and Ida moved from Texas - this information is based on the birthplaces of their 3rd and 4th children. 
Witness: Mae Estelle Balkcom
Witness: Euel E. Balkcom
Comment 1907 Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, Beckham, Jackson, and Greer Counties were created out of the old Greer County.

"1896, March 16. Greer County decision made in United States vs. Texas

Due to an error by the surveyor of the region, and a mistake in indentifying the main channel of the Red River, the southwest corner of Oklahoma, the area between the Red River, the North Fork of the Red River, and the 100th Meridian was claimed by Texas and designated as Greer County in 1860, named for John A. Greer, a Texas lieutenant governor. Greer County, Texas, organized by ranchers in 1886, included all of the current Greer, Jackson, and Harmon Counties and that part of Beckham County south of the North Fork River. The Supreme Court declared in United States vs. Texas, 162 U.S. 1 (1896) Greer County to be a part of Oklahoma Territory. The land office at the county seat of Mangum opened for business by July 2, 1897. Prior settlers of Greer County were permitted to file on the quarter sections they lived on and an adjoining quarter sections where they already had improvements. Within a week 100 homestead entries had been filed, 33 applicants filing for their additional quarter.

At the Constitutional Convention 1907, the area was divided among Beckham County, Jackson County, and Greer County. After statehood 1909, Harmon County was created out of the southwestern portion of Greer County." 
Comment* 1909 Harmon County, Oklahoma, USA, Harmon County was created from the southwest part of Greer County 
Census* 21 April 1910 OK Harmon Co Census 1910; Dryden, ED#124, hh#62, Harmon County, Oklahoma, USA, "JI Balkcom" (census head) age 36, 13 years marriage, born in Alabama, both parents born in Alabama, farmer, reads & writes, renting a farm;

"IL Balkcom" (wife) age 35, married 13 years, mother of 4 children, 4 now living, born in Alabama, both parents born in Alabama, farm laborer, reads/writes;
"ME Balkcom" (daughter), age 12, born in Alabama, both parents born in Alabama, farm laborer, reads/writes, attending school;
"EE Balkcom" (son) age 6, born in Texas, both parents born in Alabama, farm laborer, reads/writes, not attending school yet;
"TL Balkcom" (daughter) age 4, born in Texas, both parents born in Alabama;
"JV Balkcom" (son) age 4 months, born in Oklahoma, both parents born in Alabama;
"ME Brown" (niece-in-law) age 17, single, born in Alabama, both parents born in Alabama, farm laborer, reads/writes, attending school.7 
Witness: Ida Lucinda Baldwin
Witness: Mae Estelle Balkcom
Witness: Euel E. Balkcom
Witness: Thelma Lizzie Balkcom
Witness: J. V. (Jake) Balkcom
Witness: M. E. Brown
Land* 3 October 1917 Ida Lucinda Baldwin; Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, The farm was bought from J. C. and Ada Riley, consisting of the SW quarter of Section 34 Township 9 north of Range 25 West of the Indian Meridian Oklahoma containing 160 acres. The farm was just east of Erick.8 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 19 January 1920 Euel E. Balkcom, OK Beckham Co Census 1920; Erick Township, hh 116, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, male age 16, born in Texas, mother and father born in Alabama, attending school, can read and write. Euel lived with John, Ida, Mae, Thelma, J. V., and Lowell Wells.9 
Cen-Head* 19 January 1920 OK Beckham Co Census 1920; Erick Township, hh 116, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, male age 47, owned home with mortgage, born in Alabama, mother and father born in Alabama, a farmer, can read and write. John lived with Ida L. May, Euel, Thelma, J. V., and Lowell Wells son-in-law.9 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 19 January 1920 Ida Lucinda Baldwin, OK Beckham Co Census 1920; Erick Township, hh 116, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, female age 44, married, born in Alabama, mother and father born in Alabama, can read and write. Ida lived with John, May, Euel, Thelma, J. V., and Lowell Wells son-in-law.9 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 19 January 1920 J. V. (Jake) Balkcom, OK Beckham Co Census 1920; Erick Township, hh 116, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, male age 10, born in Oklahoma, mother and father born in Alabama, attending school, can read and write. Jake lived with his parents and rest of family.9 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 19 January 1920 Mae Estelle Balkcom, OK Beckham Co Census 1920; Erick Township, hh 116, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, female age 22, married, born in Alabama, mother and father born in Alabama, can read and write. Mae lived with John, Ida, Euel, Thelma, J. V., and husband Lowell Wells.9 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 19 January 1920 W. Lowell Wells, OK Beckham Co Census 1920; Erick Township, hh 116, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, male age 21, married, born in Texas, mother and father born in Texas, can read and write. Lowell was listed as a laborer, and lived with wife Mae and her parents John Balkcom, Ida, and their children.9 
(Witness) Cen-Enum 19 January 1920 Thelma Lizzie Balkcom, OK Beckham Co Census 1920; Erick Township, hh 116, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, female age 14, born in Texas, mother and father born in Alabama, attending school, can read and write. Thelma lived with the rest of her family.9 
Cen-Head* 16 April 1930 OK Beckham Co Census 1930; Erick township outside of Erick town, hh#187, Enum Dist 5-14, Sup Dist 8, Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, "J. I. Balkcom", male age 57, farmer, living on a farm, age 26 at marriage, born in Alabama, both parents born in Alabama. Daughter Thelma and husband George Ellis lived in the adjacent household.10
Witness: Ida Lucinda Baldwin
Witness: J. V. (Jake) Balkcom
(Witness) Cen-Enum 16 April 1930 Ida Lucinda Baldwin, OK Beckham Co Census 1930; Erick township outside of Erick town, hh#187, Enum Dist 5-14, Sup Dist 8, Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, "Ida Balkcom", female age 54, born in Alabama, parents born in Alabama, age at marriage 2210
(Witness) Cen-Enum 16 April 1930 J. V. (Jake) Balkcom, OK Beckham Co Census 1930; Erick township outside of Erick town, hh#187, Enum Dist 5-14, Sup Dist 8, Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, "J. V. Balkcom", single male age 20, laborer on farm, born in Oklahoma, parents born in Alabama10 
Will* 12 December 1947 Ida Lucinda Baldwin; Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, The will was a joint will, copy in the Beckham County Courthouse.11 
Death* 30 August 1948 Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA 
Burial* September 1948 Erick Cemetery, Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA, John is buried in Section 2, Row 12, #0140.12 
Probate 15 July 1950 Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA13 

Family

   Ida Lucinda Baldwin b. 29 Jun 1876, d. 14 May 1958
Children  1. Mae Estelle Balkcom+ b. 10 Oct 1897, d. 19 Mar 1989
  2. Euel E. Balkcom+ b. 14 May 1903, d. 1 Oct 1981
  3. Thelma Lizzie Balkcom+ b. 26 Jun 1905, d. 7 May 1971
  4. J. V. (Jake) Balkcom b. 6 Dec 1909, d. 15 Sep 1961

Citations

  1. [S11] Census, U. S. of 1870, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S12] Census, U.S. of 1880, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S12] Census, U.S. of 1880, Dale Co, AL, page 641B, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S18] Jordan R. Dodd, Early American Marriages: Alabama, 1800 to 1920.
  5. [S77] Census, U.S. of 1900, Dale County, AL 1900, Enum Dist 55, image pg 4, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  6. [S77] Census, U.S. of 1900, Dale County, Alabama, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  7. [S300] Census, U.S. of 1910, Harmon County, Oklahoma, ancestry.com image pg 10, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  8. [S219] Warranty Deed, Farm of JI and Ida Balkcom.
  9. [S195] Census, U.S. of 1920, Beckham Co, OK, Enum Dist 9, sheet 7A, image 13, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  10. [S293] Census, U.S. of 1930, Beckham County, Oklahoma, Ancestry.com image page 18, Web site www.ancestry.com.
  11. [S244] Will Books, Beckham County OK, Will of John Ira and Ida Balkcom, Courthouse Beckham Co, OK.
  12. [S62] Cemetery Records, http://www.interment.net, http://www.rootsweb.com
  13. [S215] Estate Settlement, Assets listed were the SW quarter Section 34, T9N, R25, W.I.M. Beckham County, OK (value $2000.); and $10,000 of oil and gas leases., Courthouse Beckham Co, OK.

John Mitchell Balkcom1,2

M, #398, b. circa 1839, d. 10 April 1862
John Mitchell Balkcom|b. c 1839\nd. 10 Apr 1862|p10.htm#i398|Wiley Balkcom|b. c 1798\nd. a 1803|p12.htm#i395|Esther M. Mashburn|b. s 1809|p25.htm#i396|John Balkcom|b. bt 1755 - 1774\nd. 1803|p10.htm#i889|Hester (?)|b. b 1765\nd. b May 1843|p1.htm#i890||||Kitty (?)|b. c 1780|p1.htm#i895|

Last Edited   23 Apr 2008

Father   Wiley Balkcom1,2 b. c 1798, d. a 1803
Mother   Esther M. Mashburn1,2 b. s 1809

Birth* circa 1839 Georgia, USA, Census records are consistent that he was born in 1839. But, he was listed as 21 when he enlisted so this would put his birthdate at probably 1841.1,3,4,5,6 
Cen-Enum 21 November 1850 AL Dale Co Census 1850; Southern Division, Dale County, Alabama, USA, age 11, attending school, born in Georgia.7 
Witness: Wiley Balkcom