Stewart County, TN
Eli J. Staveley was apparently born in either North or South Carolina in 1790. There is some discrepency in the Federal census records, as he is reported to have been born in South Carolina in the census of 1850, but in North Carolina in the 1860 census. Elijah married Mary Elizabeth COLLIER around 1818.
An Eli J. STALEY appears in the 1820 Stewart County census, with two boys and two girls under ten years of age in the household. However, as names of non-heads of household are not recorded, it is difficult to verify if this could be the same person.
In 1829, an Eli J. Stavely is listed on the Stewart County Tax List in reference to the area of Elk Creek. The following year, in 1830, an Eli STANLY of Stewart County reports five boys under aged twenty and four girls under twenty as residing in his household.
That same year:
Deed of Conveyance - Stewart County November 1, 1830 James Collier, Eli J. Stavely, William Ratliff, John
Collier, William Collier, Arthur Collier and David Collier to Benjamin
Collier for 100 acres. |
Then in 1837 Eli J. Stavely is listed again in the Stewart County Tax List in regards to 120 acres worth $500. A William M. Stavely is listed on the same Tax List with 40 acres worth $150. It is unclear at this time who William might be.
Eli J. STABELEY is recorded in the 1840 Stewart County census, and reports five sons under the age of 20, and four daughters under the age of 15.
The 1850 federal census finally lists all members of the household, and shows the famiy as follows:
1850: Stewart County, Tennessee
| Elie STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 60 | SC | Farmer |
| Elizabeth STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 56 | Tennessee | |
| Daurius STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 23 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Mary STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 21 | ||
| Benjamin STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 19 | ||
| John STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 17 | Farmer | |
| Milly STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 15 | ||
| David STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 11 | ||
| Sarah STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 8 | ||
| Elie STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 7 |
Eli's son Darius is known to have married a Perlina MARTIN on February 1, 1854.
Stewart County Settlements and Bonds June 24, 1859 Darius Stavely and wife Perlina C. Stavely, W. J. Largent, refunding bond for money received from William Largent, administrator of Andrew Martin; 24 Jun 1859 |
Stewart County Settlements and Bonds July 5, 1859 Darius Stavely and Mary Martin, guardian for William Thomas Martin and Andrew J. Martin (minor heirs of Andrew Martin), refunding bond for money received from William Largent, administrator of Andrew Martin |
Stewart County Settlements and Bonds September 4, 1865 Letters of administration to G. W. Martin for the estate of Darius Stavely, deceased intestate September 19, 1865 Court orders year’s provisions for Polina Stavely, widow of Darius Stavely; 19 Sep 1865 |
The earlier census records suggest that additional children were born to Elijah and Elizabeth. There is a marriage record for Eli J. Stavely to Elizabeth LARGENT on April 10, 1839 in Stewart County. This Eli J. Stavely, Jr. appears to be deceased by December 1844. His father, Eli J. Stavely was appointed guardian of Eli Jr's son William E. J. Stavely "minor orphan of Eli J. Stavely, Jr." This appointment was made by the Stewart County Court on February 3, 1845.
Stewart County Court Minutes December 2, 1844 Largent, William Jr. Letters of administration for estate of Eli J. Stavely Jr., deceased. William Largent Sr. and Eli J. Stavely Sr., security. Year's provision to widow of Eli J. Stavely Jr.
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A son Bryant O'Neal Stavely was born in 1823. He married Celia MCCASKILL of Scotland on October 3, 1847, and briefly moved to Pope, Illinois. After the birth of his second daughter Margaret, the family relocated to Austin, in Travis County, Texas.
A daughter Nancy Stavely born in 1825 was married to a William SYKES on March 8, 1848 in Stewart County. Nancy died on December 23, 1898 at the age of 73 years and is buried in Hart Cemetery, Long Creek, Tennessee.
Absent from the household in 1850 is Eli and Elizabeth's son Arthur Collier Stavely who was born in Stewart County on January 21, 1821. Arthur married Eleanor TOMLINSON on October 24, 1844 and is found as follows in the 1850 census:
1850: Stewart County, Tennessee
| Arthur STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 29 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Elenor STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 26 | Tennessee | |
| Susan* STAVELY | U | Female | 14 | Tennessee | ||
| William STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 3 | Tennessee | |
| Mary STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 1 | Tennessee |
Note that Susan's age would imply she was born prior to the TOMLINSON marriage, when Arthur was 15 years old. It is more likely that Susan is Arthur's sister than his child.
1860: Stewart County, Tennessee
| Elijah STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 70 | N Carolina | Farmer |
| Elizabeth STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 66 | S Carolina | |
| Sarah STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 17 | Tennessee |
The 1860 census is the last entry found for Eli.
1860: Stewart County, Tennessee
| Arthur STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 40 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Elenora STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 37 | Tennessee | |
| Henry STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 13 | Tennessee | |
| Mary STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 11 | Tennessee | |
| Willie STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 9 | Tennessee | |
| Matilda STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 6 | Tennessee | |
| Thomas STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 2 | Tennessee |
Eli's son John married Nancy Mary SETTLE on June 16, 1853 and is found living nearby:
1860: Stewart County, Tennessee
| John STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 28 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Mary STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 23 | Tennessee | |
| James STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 3 | Tennessee | |
| Ben STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 2 | Tennessee | |
| Elizabeth STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 1 | Tennessee |
Eli and Elizabeth's son David married Amanda PHILLIPS on March 8, 1859:
1870: Stewart County, Tennessee
| David STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 28 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Amanda STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 23 | Tennessee | Keeping House |
| Josephine STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 9 | Tennessee | At School |
| Elizabeth STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 6 | Tennessee | At School |
| Mattie STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 3 | Tennessee |
1880: La Grange Iron Works, Stewart County, Tennessee
| A.C. STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 59 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Elleanor STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 57 | Tennessee | |
| M E. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 27 | Tennessee | |
| Thomas STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 26 | Tennessee | |
| J. W. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 18 | Tennessee | |
| L. TOMLINSON | Mother-in-Law | W | Female | 82 | S C |
Arthur Collier Stavely's son William Henry married Margaret Richards BELL on January 29, 1873, and is also living at La Grange:
1880: La Grange Iron Works, Stewart County, Tennessee
| W.H. STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 33 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| M.R. STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 24 | Tennessee | |
| W.S. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 6 | Tennessee | |
| S.E. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 5 | Tennessee | |
| A.P. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 3 | Tennessee | |
| H.L. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 1 | Tennessee |
William's wife, Margaret Richards Bell died February 3, 1898. In 1900 we find William Henry with the children living in Humphreys County.
1880: La Grange Iron Works, Stewart County, Tennessee
| J. J. STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 49 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| N. M. STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 45 | Tennessee | |
| B. E. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 22 | Tennessee | Laborer |
| M. E. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 19 | Tennessee | |
| S. J. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 17 | Tennessee | Laborer |
| S. E. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 16 | Tennessee | |
| N. A. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 14 | Tennessee | |
| D. T. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 10 | Tennessee | |
| J. P. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 9 | Tennessee | |
| J. J. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 5 | Tennessee | |
| E. B. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 4 | Tennessee | |
| W. B. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 3 | Tennessee | |
| Pat STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 1 | Tennessee |
The following is believed to be James Staveley, the eldest son of John Stavely and Nancy Mary SETTLE above:
1880: La Grange Iron Works, Stewart County, Tennessee
| J W. STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 24 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Mary STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 26 | KY | |
| John STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 8 Months | KY |
David was widowed after 1870 when his wife Amanda died. By 1880 he has taken a new wife, Martha Adelia MCGUIRE (nee HAM).
1880: Standing Rock, Stewart County, Tennessee
| David STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 41 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| M. A. STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 31 | Tennessee | |
| E. V. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 15 | Tennessee | |
| M. A. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 12 | Tennessee | |
| M. B. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 9 | Tennessee | |
| D. F. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 8 | Tennessee | |
| W. D. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 5 | Tennessee | |
| J. C. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 2 | Tennessee | |
| M. J. MCGUIRE | Step Daur | U | Female | 8 | Tennessee |
Arthur Collier Staveley died in 1897. His wife is found residing with their son Thomas (b. 1860) who married Laventa McGEE on December 28, 1883.
1900: Stribling, Stewart, Tennessee
| Thomas STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 40 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Laventa STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 33 | Tennessee | |
| Carry STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 14 | Tennessee | |
| Kinnie STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 10 | Tennessee | |
| Ernest STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 7 | Tennessee | |
| Hicks STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 2 | Tennessee | |
| Ellen STAVELY | Mother | W | Female | 76 | Tennessee |
1900: Stribling, Stewart, Tennessee
| John ? STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 68 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Nancy STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 61 | Tennessee | |
| Joseph STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 26 | Tennessee | Farm Laborer |
John and Nancy's son, Benjamin E. Stavely, is believed to have married Elizabeth V. STAVELY, the daughter of John's brother David Stavely and Amanda Philips. Therefore, Benjamin and Elizabeth were first cousins:
1900: Stewart, Tennessee
| Benjamin STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 42 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Betty V. STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 35 | Tennessee | |
| Victor L. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 13 | Tennessee | At School |
| Una B. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 11 | Tennessee | At School |
| Benna E. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 8 | Tennessee | At School |
| Lola STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 6 | Tennessee | |
| Freda STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 2 | Tennessee | |
| Jewel STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 5 Months | Tennessee |
John and Nancy's son Sidney married Mary Lee SETTLE on September 10, 1888 and is found in Stewart during the 1900 census as follows:
1900: Stewart, Tennessee
| Sidney J. STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 38 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Mary Lee STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 34 | Tennessee | |
| Ruby STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 11 | Tennessee | At School |
| Ruth STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 8 | Tennessee | At School |
| Robbie F. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 4 | Tennessee | |
| James W. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 2 | Tennessee |
1900: Stewart, Tennessee
| Lee H. STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 21 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Albert D. STAVELY | Brother | M | Female | 19 | Tennessee | Farm Laborer |
John and Nancy's son, David Taylor Stavely, first marriage was to Rosa Jane MORRISON:
1910: Stewart, Tennessee
| Taylor STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 40 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Rosa STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 30 | Tennessee | |
| Erma STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 4 | Tennessee | |
| Wrenn STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 2 | Tennessee | |
| Leon STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 1 | Tennessee | |
| Josiah MORRISON | Brother | U | Male | 31 | Tennessee | Farmer |
1910: Stewart, Tennessee
| Benjamin E. STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 52 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Elizabeth V. STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 45 | Tennessee | |
| Luther V. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 23 | Tennessee | Clam Digger |
| Benna E. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 18 | Tennessee | |
| Lola S. STAVELY | Daur | U | Male | 15 | Tennessee | |
| Freda R. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 12 | Tennessee | |
| Jewel A. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 10 | Tennessee | |
| Mary E. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 7 | Tennessee | |
| John P. STAVELY | Son | U | Female | 5 | Tennessee |
1910: Stewart, Tennessee
| Sidney J. STAVELY | Head | Wd | Male | 48 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Ruby STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 20 | Tennessee | |
| Robbie F. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 14 | Tennessee | |
| James W. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 12 | Tennessee | Laborer - Home Farm |
| Josie C. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 9 | Tennessee | |
| Maggie B. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 5 | Tennessee |
1910: Hart, Stewart, Tennessee
| Venia STAVELY | Head | Wd | Female | 43 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Earnest STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 18 | Tennessee | Farm Laborer |
| Arther Hix STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 11 | Tennessee | Farm Laborer |
| Lila STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 7 | Tennessee | |
| Ray STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 2 | Tennessee |
By 1920, Venia Stavely has married her husband's cousin, Sidney J. Stavely (see 1920 below).
1910: Hart, Stewart, Tennessee
| J. W. STAVELY | Head | Wd | Male | 48 | Tennessee | Farmer |
Joseph Joshua Stavely is the son of John Stavely and Nancy SETTLE. Joe married Minnie Jane PARKER on June 2, 1907:
1910: Hart, Stewart, Tennessee
| Joe STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 36 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Minnie STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 32 | Tennessee | |
| Mabel STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 2 | Tennessee | |
| Frank STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 9/12 | Tennessee |
Eli's son John declares that both of his parents were born in North Carolina on the 1910 census.
1910: Hart, Stewart, Tennessee
| J. J. STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 77 | Tennessee | Retired Farmer |
| Nancy STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 74 | Unknown |
1920: Stewart, Tennessee
| Benjamin E. STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 61 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Elizabeth V. STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 54 | Tennessee | |
| Jewel A. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 20 | Tennessee | |
| Mary E. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 17 | Tennessee | |
| John P. STAVELY | Son | U | Female | 14 | Tennessee | |
| Mary B. STAVELY | Sister in Law | U | Female | 49 | Tennessee | Garden Laborer |
John and Nancy's son Sidney has remmaried by 1920. He marries the widow of his cousin Thomas (son of Arthur Collier), Laventa Stavely (nee MCGEE):
1920: Stewart, Tennessee
| Sidney J. STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 57 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Venia STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 53 | Tennessee | |
| Robbie F. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 24 | Tennessee | |
| Clyde STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 18 | Tennessee | |
| Lilliah STAVELY | Step Daur | U | Female | 17 | Tennessee | |
| Maggie STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 15 | Tennessee | |
| Ray STAVELY | Step Son | U | Male | 12 | Tennessee |
John and Nancy's son, David Taylor Stavely, married again after the death of his wife Rosa Morrison. In 1920 we find David with his new wife, Sarah Lindsay WATTS:
1920: Stewart, Tennessee
| David T. STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 50 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Sarah L. STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 35 | Tennessee | |
| Mary M. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 13 | Tennessee | |
| Everette R. STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 12 | Tennessee | Laborer |
| Leon STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 9 | Tennessee | |
| Nancy L. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 9 | Tennessee | |
| Rena M. STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 7 | Tennessee |
In 1930 David appears to be absent from the census. However we find his wife, and some of the children living in Putnam County.
1920: Stewart, Tennessee
| Ernest STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 28 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Lucy STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 29 | Tennessee |
1920: Stewart, Tennessee
| Joe STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 45 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Minnie STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 42 | Tennessee | |
| Mabel STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 11 | Tennessee | |
| Frank STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 9 | Tennessee | |
| Charley STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 8 | Tennessee | |
| Bessie STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 6 | Tennessee | |
| Robert STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 4 7/12 | Tennessee |
Joe and Minnie's family has not been located in the 1930 census. Their son, Charlie Fred Stavely, married Lula ELWICK. Charlie died on January 11, 2004 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.
Arthur Hix, son of Thomas Stavely and Laventa McGee, married Corda BYRD:
1920: Stewart, Tennessee
| Arthur Hix STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 21 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Corda STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 23 | Tennessee |
1930: Stribling Road, Stewart, Tennessee
| Hix STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 32 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Corda STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 33 | Tennessee | |
| Albert STAVELY | Son | S | Male | 9 | Tennessee |
Arthur and Corda's son, Albert Wren Stavely, married Clara MULLINS. Albert died January 24, 1972 at the age of 51 years.
Bert Stavely was born in 1899, the son of Sidney J. Stavely and Mary Lee SETTLE. He married Josie SEXTON. In 1920 Bert and Josie are living in Houston County, but by 1930 we find them again in Stewart County:
1930: Stewart, Tennessee
| Bert STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 31 | Tennessee | Farmer |
| Josie STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 35 | Tennessee | None |
| James STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 17 | Tennessee | None |
| Edward STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 10 | Tennessee | None |
| Thelma STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 8 | Tennessee | None |
| Sidney STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 6 | Tennessee | None |
| Cora Lee STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 2 1/12 | Tennessee | None |
| Myrtle STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 1/12 | Tennessee | None |
Bert and Josie's daughter, Cora Lee Stavely, married John Orval ROSS, October 4, 1947.
Bert Stavely died December 5, 1970 at Trinity Hospital, Erin, Houston County, Tennessee