He was the 7th Child out of 23 Children for Ike Ivery.
This Branch of Granddaddy Ike is my hardest diverse, complexing Lineage, the least I have on the Ivery-Henry Line. Over time I'll post as much as I can on each of the 4 Children with Mary Henry.
William Ivery son of Ike Ivery Death Certificate
He was born to Ike Ivery and Mary Henry, Ike's 2nd wife. Married January 2nd, 1899. They had 4 children. William ~ Charles ~ Annie ~ Dock He was most likely named after Ike Ivery's Father seen here: "William Ivey/Ivery " born about 1817. It gave us clue as to who his Father was later in my research. William is also a naming pattern in our Family. It was of Importance to Granddaddy Ike. It gave us clue as to who his Father was later in my research. I can see it in several other names of his grandchildren for Remembrance.
When William Ivery was born on May 15, 1890, in Midway, Alabama; his father Ike, was 37 and his mother, Mary, was 34.
He was married to the former Eloise Tarver.
William and Eloise had 9 children together. He died August 21st, 1944 in Union Springs, Alabama, at the age of 53.
What distressed me about his Death Certificate was the fact by this year my Family Church and Cemetery were very well established.
It didn't note that he was buried at Mt. Coney Baptist Church.
Plus this was during World War 2. Anne Frank had been captured that August. He was a much older Gentleman to Serve.
During his year of Death the Town was getting a day by day account in the Union Springs Herald every week of what was going on with the Soldiers that were O'ver there.
This Book I received from my Mentor Mr. Spratlan is called: In Freedom's Name: The War Years 1941-1945 World War 2 Bullock County Veterans.
Signed Copy from Mr. Spratlan
It gives a look into the Community and the County during this time from students and family members also compiled with Articles from the Herald. My Grandfather James E. Lewis is Listed in this book. It had the Colored Troops in this book as well as the Whites in the County. In the back of the book is a the Soldier's and Sailors Discharge Records. It's a Index for the County Soldiers Discharge Record Book and what Page they are on. Their DD214 page. There are 6 Ivery's in this book and a couple of other variations.
It was put together in 1996 by the Union Springs Bullock County Tourism Council. 275 Pages of Genealogical Gems.
1900 Would been his 2nd Census. Right now I can't find a fragmented Census or Page for Bullock County, Alabama for 1890. He would of been a wee baby.
1910 justbefore his Marriage he was 20 Years Old.
1920
William Ivery was 30 years old and lived in Midway, Alabama with his wife, Eloise, and 2 daughters.
He was living at Route 2 / Box 153 in Bullock County, Midway, Alabama.
1930
He was living on Pine Grove Road in Midway, Alabama. The census asked; on Page 11. What age were you when you first got Married? He states 21. Putting his Marriage around 1911. Which I haven't found his Marriage License as of yet. He is owning his Land and they also ask if he has a "radio set"? Answer: No.
1930 Census Bullock County, Midway Ala for William & Eloise Ivery
Every reunion I'm hoping someone will come up with a picture of my Uncle William to share. In Pittsburgh this July when we hold our Reunion in Honor of Granddaddy Ike, we have a Lighting Ceremony for all 23 children.
I will be looking to see if someone steps up to the Light in his Remembrance.
Thank You! for stopping by again and wanting to read about the "Womenfolk"in my Life married to Granddaddy Ike Ivery. These Women are always on mind. Mary Haynes Mary Henry Berta Hatcher We have such a hard time finding our WomenFolksmaiden names. I was fortunate after slavery my family stayed intact in Midway, Alabama.
Bullock County, Alabama 1895 Map
I'm also Mourning them at times as well as Celebrating their lives. I think of the "Inner Sisterhood" of the 3 WomenFolk. Granddaddy Ike got married 3 times. I think on how my two other Grandmother's took on my Grandma MaryHaynes children. I try to imagine the complexities and the love it took for 2 Women to take on previous wives children's? They kept it going. I think about how Grandma Berta Hatcher came in the family and was welcomed for sure! Her Descendants adored and had much reverence for her. She carried on the Legacy Granddaddy Ike was to leave behind. Had 13 children with him and cared for his 10 kids from previously being widowed twice before and managed to look after them long after Granddaddy Ike left this World. She was the Cornerstone for keeping us all together after Mary Haynes, Mary Henry and Granddaddy Ike passed on. From 1937 she had to do the raising alone. There was no separating the children up. Everyone took up their part and helped Berta keep it going. None were treated any different from the others. The older ones helped with the younger ones. In fact I know some were off married, some were still living at home and Granddaddy Ike was having children when his children were having children! "Circle of Life" continues on... 8 Generations from Margaret, Mary's Mother to My Granddaughter. I'm 6th in line. Margaret Mary Eddie JE JEjr Me Eddie and Jai Mary Haynes: 1st Wife History: This is my LINE! The least I have on. I have not found any Descendants from her siblings or Parents yet. We do have DNA results from 3 of her 5 children. So we are ready for that! Grandma Mary Haynes! She was born in Alabama according to the 1870 census in 1855. Her father was John Haynes and her mother was Margaret. The year of 1875 when she was 20 she married my Granddaddy Ike, she would be the 1st of his 3 wives. She was 39 when she passed shortly after her youngest son Abe was born. She had 8 children with Ike Ivery. 2 of them are missing or passed away, but they are clearly reported as Bascom aged 4 and Isaiah aged 2. After 1880 they aren't mentioned anymore and Martha Tarver age 19 is also living with them.
1880 Census with Mary Haynes and Ike Ivery
After 1880 sons Bascom and Isaiah of hers aren't listed. The following children are who are KNOWN as her children and to my Family are listed below. Obie ~ John 1877 ~ Prophet 1878 ~ Lela B 1880, she is 6months old ~Ms. Eddie Lee: My GRANNY! 1886 ~ Abe 1887. I'll do a whole blog on Grandma Eddie! There was a 5-year gap between Lela B and Grandma Eddie possibly? I don't know what happened or what was going on? Mary Henry: 2nd Wife History. What I have researched on Mary Henry. She was the born in 1856 during Slavery. Her Parents were Dock Henry(1828-1905) dates were provided from his Estate File. Her Mother was Mariah Floyd (1826-1900). Mary's Mother passed away some time near her Daughter Mary's death. 1900 census Dock says he is a Widow. Mariah Floyd's Parents were Ransome Floyd born 1800 and Phoebe, they were Mary Henry's Grandparents on her Mother's side. Mary had 10 siblings! Her known 4 children to Ike Ivery were: Annie ・ Dock ・ Will 1890 ・ Charles 1892 Through this line is where I found MjIvory on Facebook he is kin through this line through Mary's brother Joseph. Bible names. Also I got information from my Mentor that Senator Caroline Moseley Braun,1st African American Woman from Illinois was related to this line also through Mary Henry's brother, Charles. I hope we can be introduced to talk and compare notes one day. Two branches of Mary Henry's line through her siblings. Joseph and Charles. Hopefully she'll find me and we can share notes and DNA. Which is another whole "Blog Post" I'll have to start. I also wonder if both Mary's born around the same years knew each other in Midway? I have obtained good gems on the Henry's from the Courthouse in Bullock County, Alabama. Union Springs.
1880 Census for Mary Henry
Berta Hatcher: 3rd Wife History. Berta was the Daughter of Charles Hatcher and Margaret Lowery? /Collier born 1852. Her Parents were married November 21st, 1868. Colored Marriage Records Books, page 216. Judge W. H. Black. Her Mother passed and he married Estelle. Grandma Berta was born in 1877 in Alabama. After Freedom! She had 12 siblings. She passed away in 1952. She had 13 children with Granddaddy Ike. So many things she saw, things she did, things she didn't see that came to pass. She lived a long, fruitful life.
Grandma Berta Hatcher Ivery
This is where I found my cousin Dot! She has much research on the Hatcher's. Cousin Dot falls under Grandma Berta's sister Lizzie. From November when Dot initially contacted me. It took me until March regretfully to contact Dot. I was so caught up in my Documentary. I hadn't even checked my messages. I prayed she would remember me and be willing to share.
Ever since we been chatting on the phone, emailing and encouraging one another and sharing research.
My Cousin James who is son to Berta's Daughter Bessie. I was so excited to find a new branch that James went with his brother Alvin to meet Dot. I wish you all could feel the expressions of joy, I felt when they went to meet Dot and her Father. They enjoyed each other and had great stories of their Reunion to tell me. I cherish that......
They took pictures for me because I couldn't be there. I will always be indebted to James. Every time I put the "Call Out" for help. James has steadily been there for me. As many other's in the family.
My Cousin's (Left) Alvin and James Goodloe and Dot with her Dad (meeting for the 1st time).
Cousin Bea in my Documentary she could talk about Grandma Berta good! Cousin Bea is Granddaughter through Berta's Daughter Caroline. She would tell us of the time GrandmaBerta would say, If Ike was here he'd go get those peas for me. If you go and get those peas I can pick those peas while ya'll doing other's things. She had a lot of Spirit. Some of the Elder grandchildren can remember Grandma Berta. There is no one left to remember the Mary's.
We let the documents speak for them now.
Grandma Berta Resting at Mt. Coney Cemetery
These Womenfolk singing below always help take me to the Spirit of My Ancestors. They give me a solace and peace that's comforting. I love to listen to them while I'm thinking of my Ancestors.
I will Dedicate this song to my Grandma's. All 3 of Them called "Breaths". Mary Haynes ~ Mary Henry ~ Berta Hatcher
I love how their lives unfolded. How the 3 Womenfolk combined had 23 children. Their raising of the children. All the values they passed on. The traditions. They lived on through all the children. We keep that bond that they shared through us today. I know they are sitting around on some stools, laughing and exchanging stories. Thanking each other for raising and loving each other's kids. Thanking Grandma Berta for keeping them all under her fold and being that Mighty Fist! You have Five Fingers and you can spread them out and look at them in all kinds of different directions, but when you Draw all your Fingers together into a ball and make a MightyFist! That Fist is Strong! all things are mighty Powerful as One!
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