CROWDER Family

James CROWDER Family

James Madison Crowder was born in Mecklenburg, County on Mountain Creek as was his older four siblings. His father is Littleberry Crowder on the 1820 census page 153. His grandfather is William on page 158 in 1820 and page 027 in 1830. James was working on building the railroad in 1850 so was listed in Amelia on that census as overseer when he was just 21. His wife's family, the Ashworth, were also from Lunenburg and then Mecklenburg, County. James' Grandfather, John Crowder Sr., died in 1809, his estate March 26, 1810 Lewis Parham list, with William the father as heir. This Crowder family was in Mecklenburg before it was Mecklenburg. James was a Harness and Shoe Maker.

Pictured:

James Madison & Emily Amanda (ASHWORTH) CROWDER, both born 1829.
Francis Madison CROWDER, born 1858, baby boy on father's lap.
Alice E. CROWDER, born 1854, girl in middle.
George C. CROWDER, born 1856, boy in front.
And, Mary ASHWORTH, born 1851, older girl standing back-center, sister of Emily Amanda.

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Contributed 2003 by Patricia Crowder-Yaw, author of The Harness Makers - a book about the Crowder Family in America

Nelson CROWDER Family

Nelson Harper CROWDER
labeled "Nelson CROWDER, Sr."
Father

John Nelson CROWDER
labeled "Nelson CROWDER, Jr."
Son

Alma Maude CROWDER
1888-1974
daughter of Nelson Harper & Angelina Dabney (BOULDIN) CROWDER
wife of James O. WINN

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Contributed by Frances McGowan

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