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Selected Families and Individuals
Notes
William S. Swope
William was heir to a considerable fortune, died at the age of 20.
Samuel Watkins Sherrod
Benjamin Sherrod in his will, probated in Lawrence County, AL and dated January 20, 1847 left to Sam Watkins Sherrod the Town Creek plantation
Henry Sherrod
Died at age 20 leaving a considerable fortune.
Susan Adelaide Sherrod
Susan inherited the "Hard Bargain" plantation southwest of Courtland, AL.
Charles Fox Sherrod
CHARLES FOX SHERROD: The following information about Charles Fox Sherrod was provided by his great-great grandaughter, Lynn Baker. Charles Fox Sherrod was the son of Col. Benjamin Sherrod and Talitha Goode. He was born 3 November 1827 at Cotton Garden Plantation, Courtland, AL, and he died 7 May 1886 in Noxubee County, MS. He is buried in Friendship Cemetery, Columbus, MS. He was a planter, educated at LaGrange College, Alabama and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. The marriage of Charles Fox Sherrod and Susan Jane Billups on December 11, 1851 in Columbus, MS was considered an exceptionally brilliant alliance for both parties. Mr. and Mrs. Sherrod took their wedding tour in a huge and splendid coach accompanied by the maid and the valet from Columbus, MS to Courtland, AL where they resided on Sherrod properties for nine years before moving to their Noxubee County plantation near Columbus, MS. Mr. Sherrod purchased additional farm land in the adjacent counties of Lowdnes and Monroe. In early 1862, the Sherrods began building their home in Columbus. The construction was not completed until several years after the Civil War. The first work incidental to the erection of the building was performed by slaves, but after the close of the war skilled artisans supplanted the negros, as nimble fingers were required for the elaborate decorations that ornamented the interior of the house. Eighteen months were required to complete the fresco work alone. All of the various designs were molded by hand, which was the only method employed in those days. A skilled artisan named Kliona was brought in by the architect from the North to do the work. When the house was finally completed, Mr. and Mrs. Sherrod moved in and continued to live in their elegant home overlooking the piney hills of North Columbus for two decades. After rearing their large family in the city, the Sherrods sold their home to General Stephen D. Lee and returned to their Noxubee County plantation. In 1861, Mr. Sherrod entered the service of the Confederate States with Colonel Boyles 1st Alabama Regiment No. 56, Regiment of Calvary. In 1864 he served with Ferguson's Brigade Member Company H. Regiment, Wheeler's Cavalry Co., South Carolina. He was honorably discharged from said service in 1865 at Greenville, Georgia. After the war, C.F. Sherrod continued to expand his farming operation and was involved in many business ventures with his father-in-law, Colonel Thomas Carleton Billups. They owned a large portion of present day Columbus, MS, known today as the Billups-Sherrod Subdivision. Susannah Jane (Susan) Billups, C.F. Sherrod's wife, was born in Oglethorpe County, Georga on July 4, 1831, and she died April 22, 1911 in Columbus, MS. Her father belonged to the distinguished Billups family of Virginia and Georgia. her mother, the former Miss Sarah Moore, also descended from prominent Virginia and Georgia families. Mrs. Sherrod's rare virtues of mind and character materially advanced her husband's interests. During the war, Mrs. Sherrod administered her husband's large estate and displayed the executive ability that had enabled her to take charge of one of the vast households of the day. Indians who came to town annually, trusted her implicitly. They camped in a ravine near what was known as the Sherrod Mansion before starting on their regular hunting trips through the country; they left their possessions with Mrs. Sherrod with strict instructions not to allow the negroes to touch them. A servant's house was always reserved for this purpose. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary for Charles Fox Sherrod published in the Commercial Dispatch of Columbus, MS. We chronicle with deep regret the death of Col. Charles F. Sherrod. The sad event took place yesterday morning about 3 o'clock at the Barry residence a few miles east of town where Col. Sherrod had been living for some time. Col. Sherrod came here from North Alabama many years ago, and has been ever since a prominent citizen of east Mississippi. He has resided in this county and Noxubee, where he has had large property interests, but lately has been living with his family in Columbus. Leading the quiet life of a planter, Col. Sherrod was not often thrown in contact with our people. His character, however, was well known and his worth appreciated. He was a man of strong intellect, rare attainments, and of remarkably good judgment. He was, above all, an honest, pue, upright and conscientious man, and displayed in all the walks of life the very best qualities of both head and heart. He was held in the highest esteem here, and throughout this section, and his death will be deeply lamented by all who knew him. And: Fact 2: planter, soldier 56th Alabama Cavalry, C.S.A. Fact 3: LaGrange College, AL, and Univ. of NC, Chapel Hill
Susan Jane Billups
Mrs. Sherrod's rare virtues of mind and character materially advanced her husband's interests. During the war, Mrs. Sherrod administered her husband's large estate and displayed the executive ability that had enabled her to take charge of one of the vast households of the day. Indians who came to town annually, trusted her implicitly. They camped in a ravine near what was known as the Sherrod Mansion before starting on their regular hunting trips through the country; they left their possessions with Mrs. Sherrod with strict instructions not to allow the negroes to touch them. A servant's house was always reserved for this purpose.
Irene Sherrod
Obituary:
Miss Irene Sherrod, the beloved sister of Messrs. Thomas, Charles and William Sherrod, died at Mr. Charles Sherrod's home in this city last Sunday night. She had been an invalid for a long time and her relatives and loved ones were fully prepared for the sorrow her death brought. She had been an intense sufferer for months past, and her death was a happy and welcomed release from her unfortunate condition. Miss. Sherrod was just entering the portals of mature womanhood when the Grim Monster carried her away from the devoted family circle. Her death is especially sad, for it terminates a life bright with promise and ends a career of gentleness and usefulness in the sphere in which she moved. Being a young sister of a large family circle, she was reverently and affectionately loved by all its members and their devotion and unceasing care and attention to her in the long illness preceding her death was a beautiful example of human attachment and love. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the Methodist church, and a large concourse of sorrowing friends paid this respect to her memory. The funeral cememony was conducted by Dr. W.T. Bolling, after which the remains were laid to rest in Friendship Cemetery. The floral designs were especially beautiful and they brought messages of love and sympathy from many friends. The pall bearers were Messrs. Jack Morgan, George Banks, Will Ottley, George Foote, ----- Sturdivant and Ernie Beard. ---------------------------------------------------------- Miss Irene Sherrod, daughter of Mrs. S.B. Sherrod, died at her hom in this city at eight o'clock Sunday night, after an illness of some weeks duration. Deceased was about 26 years old, and was a lady posessed of every characteristic essential to ideal young womanhood. She was a devoted daughter, a loving sister, a true friend and a consecrated Christian. She bore the intense suffering incident to her long illness without a murmer, and passed from earth to Heaven as calmly and serenely as the summer day merges into the starry night. Miss Sherrod was a sister of Mr. Charles F. Sherrod, one of the most prominent citizens of the city, and was a niece of Major John M. billups, presient of the Columbus Insurance and Banking Company, and of General J.S. Billups, of the Mississippi National Guard.
Thomas Carleton Billups
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Miss Mary Sue Sherrod. - DAR ID Number: 83227 - Volume 84
page 83
Born in Columbus, Miss.
Descendant of Joseph Moore, Thomas Saunders, James Harrison, Benjamin McFarland,
and Joseph Bennett Bradford, as follows:
1. Charles F. Sherrod (b. 1854), m. 1886, Nina Harrison (b. 1866).
2. Charles F. Sherrod (1827-86), m. 1851, Susan Billups (b. 1832); Moses Kelley
Harrison, m. 1859, Mary McFarland Bradford (b. 1836).
3. Thomas Carleton Billups (1804-66), m. 1823, Sarah Moore (1805-45); Benjamin
McFarland Bradford (1805-74), m. 1830, Martha M. Saunders (1812-56); Isham Harrison
(1788-1863), m. 1810, Harriet Kelley.
4. John Moore (1779-1856), m. 1801, Nancy Booker (1783-1864); Rev. Turner Saunders
(1782-1853), m. 1799, Frances Dunn; Benjamin Bradford (1774-1819), m. 1798, Mary
McFarland (b. 1781). James Harrison, m., Elizabeth Hampton (1758-99).
5. Joseph Moore, m. 1769, Sarah Moore (b. 1754); Thomas Saundcrs, m. 1764, Ann Turner
(Hooper) (d. 1808); Benjamin McFarland, m. 1777, Mary Blackburn (1758-1820); Joseph
Bennett Bradford, m., 2nd, Margaret Wilson.
Joseph Moore served in the Virginia infantry during the Revolution. He was born in
England, 1740; died in Virginia.
Thomas Saunders (1739-1808) served in the 3rd Virginia regiment during the Revolution.
He was born in Virginia; died in Brunswick County, Va.
[p.83] James Harrison (1748-1815) served as private in the South Carolina troops when
the Carolinas were overrun by the enemy. He was born in Virginia; died in South Carolina
Benjamin McFarland (1747-1823) was private in the 3rd Virginia regiment. He was born
in Bedford County, Va.; died in Jefferson County, Tenn.
Joseph Bennett Bradford (1738-1828) served as orderly to General Sumter at the battle
of Guilford Court House. He was born in Fauquier County, Va.; died in Burke County, N. C. Belonged to the distinguished Billups family of Virginia and Georgia. her mother, the former Miss Sarah Moore, also descended from prominent Virginia and Georgia families.
Sarah Moore
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Miss Mary Sue Sherrod. - DAR ID Number: 83227 - Volume 84
page 83
Born in Columbus, Miss.
Descendant of Joseph Moore, Thomas Saunders, James Harrison, Benjamin McFarland,
and Joseph Bennett Bradford, as follows:
1. Charles F. Sherrod (b. 1854), m. 1886, Nina Harrison (b. 1866).
2. Charles F. Sherrod (1827-86), m. 1851, Susan Billups (b. 1832); Moses Kelley
Harrison, m. 1859, Mary McFarland Bradford (b. 1836).
3. Thomas Carleton Billups (1804-66), m. 1823, Sarah Moore (1805-45); Benjamin
McFarland Bradford (1805-74), m. 1830, Martha M. Saunders (1812-56); Isham Harrison
(1788-1863), m. 1810, Harriet Kelley.
4. John Moore (1779-1856), m. 1801, Nancy Booker (1783-1864); Rev. Turner Saunders
(1782-1853), m. 1799, Frances Dunn; Benjamin Bradford (1774-1819), m. 1798, Mary
McFarland (b. 1781). James Harrison, m., Elizabeth Hampton (1758-99).
5. Joseph Moore, m. 1769, Sarah Moore (b. 1754); Thomas Saundcrs, m. 1764, Ann Turner
(Hooper) (d. 1808); Benjamin McFarland, m. 1777, Mary Blackburn (1758-1820); Joseph
Bennett Bradford, m., 2nd, Margaret Wilson.
Joseph Moore served in the Virginia infantry during the Revolution. He was born in
England, 1740; died in Virginia.
Thomas Saunders (1739-1808) served in the 3rd Virginia regiment during the Revolution.
He was born in Virginia; died in Brunswick County, Va.
[p.83] James Harrison (1748-1815) served as private in the South Carolina troops when
the Carolinas were overrun by the enemy. He was born in Virginia; died in South Carolina
Benjamin McFarland (1747-1823) was private in the 3rd Virginia regiment. He was born
in Bedford County, Va.; died in Jefferson County, Tenn.
Joseph Bennett Bradford (1738-1828) served as orderly to General Sumter at the battle
of Guilford Court House. He was born in Fauquier County, Va.; died in Burke County, N. C.
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