The following data was extracted from the Colvin Book published
in 1965 by Baker and Ethelle Colvin.
/-John Colvin
/-Daniel Colvin
/ \-Hannah Price
/-Jeptha Colvin /-Jas Huey Sr
/ \-Susan Huey
/-Thos Colvin \-unknown mother
/ \--Narcissa Rainey
/
my g-m -Mary Colvin
\--Synthia Sealy
My lineage can be traced as follows:
John Colvin (my gggg g-f) Hannah Price (gggg g-m)
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b abt 1730 Devonshire, Eng /b before 1755
m
d June to Sept, 1793, Chester, Sc /d sometime after June 1793, Sc
---Children---
John Colvin was born in Wm Colvin 1762Va, d 1835 Greene Co.,Ala
Devonshire, England. He was John Colvin m Jemima Hardwick
granted a land grant in S. C. Nicholas Colvin b 1767 d 1839
on June 7, 1774 and he fought ---->>Daniel Colvin 1777-1850
in the American Revolution Edward Colvin 1779 SC m Pruitt
Thomas Colvin abt 1781 m Mobley
Talton abt 1783 d NO 1814 war
It is thought that John Colvin Rhoda 1771 S.C-marr Cornwall
came to the US in the mid 1700's Levicy-1773 SC, m Cornwall
as the oldest of 7 brothers. He Charlotte-1775 SC m Simpson
settled in Chester Co., SC. Mary Peggy-1775 m Simpson
Sarah 1777 SC m Trussell
On June 7, 1774, King George III of England made a land grant to John
Colvin for:
"Two hundred acres in Craven County on the north
side of Broad River bounding South East and South West
on John Gwinn and all other sides on vacant land."
John Colvin prepared his last will on June, 1793 and it was probated on
September 24, 1793. Thus, he would have died during that 4 month period.
His wife Hannah was alive at the time the will was made based on the fact
that John appointed her as executrix of the will. The will left his
property and slaves to his descendants.
DANIEL COLVIN (my ggg g-f) SUSANNAH HUEY (Daug of Jas Huey, Sr)
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b 1777 s.c. /b
m SC /m
d 3-24-1850 La--Katie Cem /d 9-27-1840-Katy Cem
Susannah Huey's father was James Huey. See Separate HUEY PAGE.
---Children---
Daniel and his family began the --->>Jeptha 1794-1868 SC-Texas
long trip to La in 1807 and records Daniel, Jr m. Sara Huey
indicate that he was one of the first Susan
settlers to the N La area. He is Sarah 1802
noted for founding the town of Vienna Elizabeth m Job Johnson
just north of Ruston. It is said that
the party traveled from S.C. to Kentucky,
then down the Miss R. to Natchez, then
up the Red River to Ouachita to Old
Trenton north of W. Monroe.
At the time Daniel settled at Vienna, La, it was part of Ouachita Parish.
In 1873, parts of Jackson Parish, Bienville Parish, Union Parish and
Claiborne Parishes were bontributed to form Lincoln Parish.
In the early days, Vienna was on the main East-West road in North La
and was a thriving community. When the railroad was constructed 4
miles south of vienna, business moved to be near the railroad and the
town of Ruston was formed. The community of Vienna shrank to a mere
crossroads as it is today.
In the listing of assets of Susan Huey, she included 19 black
slaves that were valued in total at $7,550 along with 520 acres of
land for a total estate value in 1840 of $10,752.
From Dill, Harry F. & William Simpson, Some Slaveholders and Their Slaves,
Union Parish, La 1839-1865, Heritage Books, Inc, Bowie, Md:
P 027 Book W, P6:
Succession of Susan Huey, Jan 1841, died 4 Oct 1840. Mentions
Husband Daniel Colvin, Sr., daughter Elizabeth Johnson, wife
of Job Johnson, and father of James Huey, deceased. Slaves:
Charity, 35, and children Rachel, 11, Burr, 9 Mos, Melinda, 7,
Sarah, 5, Jane, 3, and James 6 mos; Shadrach, 25, Alex, 23, and
Sun, a girl, 13, sold at auction to Daniel Colvin, Sr; Lucy, 16,
Sophia, 22, and Bill, 20, sold to Jeptha Colvin; Ann, 24, and
children, mary 18 mos and Ann, 2 mos sold to Daniel Colvin.
The Pleasant Grove Cemetary in Lincoln Parish includes a grave for
James Huey, b Sept 10, 1800 d Oct 23, 1874 and one for Mary Wyatt,
wife of James Huey b Dec 25, 1806 d Sep 19, 1876. This James Huey could
be Susan Huey's brother.
After Susan Huey died, Daniel married a woman named Catherine May, who
went by the name of Katy. The old home place came to be known as the
Katy place and the family cemetery became known as the Katy Cemetery--
the oldest cemetery in Lincoln Parish. To get to this cemetery, go
about 1.5 miles north of Vienna and turn right on a parish road. Go
about 1 mile and the cemetery should be in the woods out to the right.
from page 053 of the above book,
Book A, p 339
Before me, John Taylor, Parish Judge, came Daniel Colvin who
declares that, in consideration of a marriage contract about
to take place between him and Catherine May, widow of the late
William May, he has granted to said Catherine May 2 negro slaves,
Alex 25 and Sarah, 17. Dated 1 Sep 1843. Signed Daniel Colvin,
signed Catherine May [her mark "x"].
also form page 028
Book A-1, p 403
Succession of William D May, Apr 1843, died 29 Aug 1841, mentions
widow Catherine Guice May, brother John May, James F May, Henry
May, Stephen D May, Daniel May and Phillip May. Peter, "a small
negro boy," was sold to Benjamin May. Property owned in partnership
with William May, deceased, and John May, Delcey 20 and children
Margaret, 3 and Nancy 9 mos; Delphey, 25 and children, Ann, Thomas
and Sarah, all under 10; Tom, 60, his wife, Fanny, 38, Charles, 39,
Dave, 25, Henry 30 and harriet 10. Purchased by Catherine Guice May
were Simon, 40 and Charity 40.
At the Katy graveyard, there is a grave of Eliza A, wife of John Huey Jr,
born April 12, 1818, died Spet 15, 1858, aged 40 yr 5 mo 3 da. This
John Huey Jr must be related to Susan Huey.
The 1820 census for Ouachita Parish shows:
Daniel Colvin 1 M under 10
1 M 18-26
1 M 45 or over
1 F 18-26
JEPTHA COLVIN (Jeb) my (gg g-f) NARCISSA RAINEY (gg g-m)
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b 1794- SC /b 1802
m 6-1-1817 in Ouachita Par, La
d 1868 +- Newton Texas /d 1861-Katy Cem, Vienna, La
---Children---
When the Civil War began in 1861 Eliza Colvin
Jeptha sold his properties and David Colvin 1820-1859
moved to Texas. Maria Colvin
--->> Thomas (Couey) Colvin
The Rainey family came with the William D Colvin
Colvins in 1807 when they first Mary Ann Colvin 1834-1838
settled in Vienna, La Sarah Ann Colvin 1836-1838
Jeptha Colvin, Jr
Rhoda Colvin
Jeptha was the first postmaster in Vienna and built his residence on the
East-West road. Since the telegraph company had strung its first wires
along that road, it became known as the Old Wire Road.
Narcissa Rainey's parents were William Rainey b abt 1756 Va and Mary
b abt 1753 VA. The marriage license in Ouachita Parish, June 17, 1817,
Conveyance Book F, P 34, mentions that Narcissa is the minor daughter
of William Rainey.
After Narcissa's death, Jeptha moved to Newton, Texas and remarried to
Amanda Smith. He died there in about 1868.
The 1820 Census for Ouachita Parish shows:
Jeptha Colvin 1 M under 10
1 M 18-26
1 M 45 or over
1 F 16-18
The 1850 Census for Jackson Parish shows:
Jeptha Colvin M 54 Farmer born SC
Narcissa F 48 born SC
Thomas M 24 Merchant La
John M 21 Farmer La
Rody F 12 La
The 1860 Census for Jackson Parish, P.O. Vienna shows
RE Other Born
Jeptha Colvin 62 Farmer 36,000 10,000 SC
Narcissa Colvin 58 Domestic NC
Roda Colvin 18 La
THOMAS (COUEY) COLVIN (my g g-f) SYNTHIA SEALY (g g-m)
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b 8-9-1823 /b 4-23-1836 Tenn.
m 10-23-1856
d 12-7-1883 /d 9-22-1916
(Unionville Cem)
---Children---
Fannie Colvin
James T Colvin
Thomas Ralph Colvin
Sarah Annie Colvin
----->> Mary Lou Colvin
The 1860 Census for Jackson Parish, Vienna p 31 taken on 9-25-
1860 shows
Thomas Colvin 38 Farmer $ 3.500 $ 400 La
Cintha Colvin 22 Tenn
Francis 3 La
James 1 La
The 1880 Census for Bienville Parish shows
Thomas Colvin WM 58 La
Cynthia WF 42 Tenn
Ralph WM 19 La
Anna WF 11 La
Mary WF 7 La
I have found very little relating to the Sealy family. However,
the 1860 Census for Jackson Parish, Vienna p 20 listed a possible relative
as the following:
Obedia Sealy 38 Farmer 35,000 5,000 SC
Jane HW 30 SC
Levi D 14 SC
Narcissa C 12 SC
Sarah AC 10 SC
Robt C 5 SC
Eliza F 3 La
James RP 10/12 La
JESSE PINK OWEN (my g-f) MARY LOUISE (May) COLVIN (g-m)
(Farmer, Hico, La)
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b 2-13-1878, La /b 1-8-1873
m 12-7-1898, La
d 6-30-1967, La / d 8-23-1941 La
(They are both buried at Henry Cem at Dubach, La)
---Children---
Thomas Lafaette Owen 1899-
Annie Lucille Owen Moncrief 1902-
Jessie Mae Owen Hammonds 1905-
------>> Arnold Broox Owen 1907-1961
My grandmother died soon after I was born so I did not get to know her. I
visited with my grandfather a number of times and even spent one summer
with him in about 1955. He went by the name of Pink.
ARNOLD BROOX OWEN, sr (dad) LINNIE ANGELINE AVERY (mom)
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b 6-1-1907, Hico, La /b 3-25-1905, Curry, Winn Par, La
m 2-14-1929, Goldonna, La
d 4-24-1961, Lake Charles, La /d still living but in nursing home
(Dad is buried at Henry Cem, Dubach, La)
---Children---
Arnold Broox Owen, Jr
---me-->> Marvin Edgar Owen
Both parents were college graduates in education and taught in N
La and E Texas. During the oil boom in E Texas in the late
1930's, they moved from N La to Longview, Texas where Arnold
worked for Delta Drilling Co. He was transferred to Lake Charles,
La in 1952 where he died in 1961.
Both sons graduated from La Tech in 1956 and 1963, respectively.
MARVIN EDGAR OWEN EDLENA ANN LEA OWEN
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b 10-21-41, Longview, Texas /b 11-6-43, N.O., La
m 2-21-65, Baton Rouge, La
d ----- /d -----
---Children---
Kimberly Michele Owen (9-30-70)
Stephen Michael Owen (5-19-74)
Marvin is a practicing CPA and Attorney in Baton Rouge, La.
Ed was a junior high school teacher of English.
Kimberly has married Stuart Chance and presently lives in
Arlington, Texas where she is a social worker with an MSW degree.
Stephen is into music and recording and is a student at LSU.
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