Research Notes:
DNA results suggest that a descendant of James Cochran Pickett (notes below) and a descendant of Charles T Pickett are cousins. [1] We seek evidence about how James C Pickett might be related to Isaiah Pickett.
1840 James C Pickett lived in District 687, Sumter County, Georgia in a household with free white males: 1 (under 5) and 2 (20 thru 29); and free white females: 1 (under 5) and 1 (15 thru 19); and 2 slaves. [2]
1860 James C Picket (age 49) lived in Burnsville (post office), Tishomingo County, Mississippi, in a household with Sarrah O Picket (age 22, born in Mississippi), Rhubin J P Picket (age 18, born in Georgia), Eliza A Picket (age 13, born in Georgia), and Leander L Picket (age 1, born in Mississippi). [3] [4]
1870 James C Pickett (age 59, born in North Carolina) lived in Bright Star (post office), Precinct 1, Hopkins County, Texas, in a household with Melinda Pickett (age 35), Leander L Pickett (age 11), Margaret Brewer (age 41), and Isabella Brewer (age 17). [5] [6]
1880 L. L. Pickett (age 21, born in Mississippi), self (head), married, lived in Precinct 4, Fannin County, Texas, in a household with Martha M. F. Pickett (age 24) and James L. Pickett (age 6m). L. L. Pickett's father was born in Georgia and his mother was born in Mississippi. L. L. Pickett's occupation was colportine. [7]
1900 Leander Pickett (age 41, born in Feb 1859 in Mississippi), married in 1889, lived in Lee Twp, Jessamine County, Kentucky, in a household with Ludie Pickett (age 32), Deets Pickett (age 14), Waskom Pickett (age 10), Ludo Pickett (age 8), Willard Pickett (age 4), Eulice Pickett (age 2), Wilbur Pickett (age 3/12), and Cordie Parson (age 17). Leander Pickett's parents were both born in Mississippi. [8]
1910 Leander L Pickett (age 50, born in Mississippi), married for 21 years, lived in Wilmore Twp, Jessamine County, Kentucky, in a household with Ludie Pickett (age 42), Elbert D Pickett (age 24), Annie B Pickett (age 21), Annie Pickett (age 11/12), Jarrell W Pickett (age 20), Lul C Pickett (age 18), Willard L Pickett (age 14), Eulice K Pickett (age 12), Wilbur C Pickett (age 10), Leroy W Pickett (age 6), Myrtle Hall (age 18), and Wiley Owen (age 23). Leander L Pickett's parents were both born in Mississippi. Leander L Pickett's occupation was minister, evangelist, own account. Leander L Pickett's residence was on a farm, owned, mortgage free. [9]
1920 L L Pickett (age 62, born in Mississippi), married, lived on High Bridge St, Wilmore Twp, Jessamine County, Kentucky, in a household with Ludie Day Pickett (age 51), Willard Lee Pickett (age 23), Ulises K Pickett (age 21), Flossie Pickett (age 18), Wilbur Pickett (age 20), Lee Roy W Pickett (age 16), J Wasborne Pickett (age 29), Ruth Pickett (age 26), Elizabeth D Pickett (age 2 6/12), and Marian E Pickett (age 2/12). L L Pickett's father was born in Mississippi and his mother was born in Kentucky. L L Pickett's occupation was preacher, trupsman p, wage or salary. [10]
1925 Ruben J Pickett, son of James C Pickett and Martha Van House, died at age 80, on March 17, 1925 in Junction, Kimble County, Texas. Ruben J Pickett was born on January 23, 1845 in Baker, Georgia. [11]
1925 Reuben Jeptha Pickett died on Mar. 17, 1925 and was buried at Junction Cemetery, Junction, Kimble County, Texas. Reuben Jeptha Pickett was born Jan. 23, 1843. [12]
1928 Rev Leander Lycurgus Pickett died on May 9, 1928, (reported at Wilmore, Jessamine County, Kentucky), and was buried at Wilmore Cemetery, Wilmore, Jessamine County, Kentucky, born Feb. 8, 1859, (reported at Burnsville, Tishomingo County, Mississippi). [13]
See also James B Pickett:
1850 J B Pickett (age 39, born in North Carolina) lived in Natchitoches County, Louisiana, in a household with Henry Pickett (age 13), Mary Pickett (age 11), Reuben Pickett (age 5), and E L Picket (age 3). All the children were born in Georgia. [14]
1870 Eliza Motley (age 33(23?), born in Georgia) lived in Precinct 1, Hopkins County, Texas, in a household with John W Motley (age 33), Jenny Motley (age 3), Betty Motley (age 2), and Mollis Motley (age 1). [15]
1880 Eliza Motley (age 33, born in Georgia, married), wife, lived in Precinct 1, Delta County, Texas, in a household with J. W. Motley (age 43), Jenny Motley (age 13), Mollie Motley (age 10), Fannie Motley (age 9), Reuben Motley (age 7), Kate Motley (age 6), Josie Motley (age 5), and Emma Motley (age 1). Eliza Motley's parents were both born in South Carolina. [16]
1900 Lilly L Motley (born in Georgia in Feb 1847, married for 33 years), wife, lived in Justice Precinct 7, Eastland County, Texas, in a household with John W Motley (age 53), Robert Motley (age 14), Douglas Motley (age 13), Kate Strickland (age 26), Ava Strickland (age 7), and John Strickland (age 5). Lilly L Motley had had 10 children, 7 still living. [17]
1910 Lily Motley (age 63, born in Georgia, widowed) lived in Kerrsville 1 J-Pct, Kerr County, Texas, in a household with John W Motley (age 22). Lily Motley's parents were both born in United States. Lily Motley could read and write. [18]
1923 Robt J. Motley, son of Jeo Motley and Lillie Picket, died at age 37, on February 7, 1923 in Brownwood, Brown County, Texas. Robt J. Motley was born on July 17, 1885 in Delta County. [19]
[1] The family tree of a person who has a DNA match to Robert suggests a lineage to this family, no parents reported.
[2] United States Federal Census, 1840, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[3] United States Federal Census, 1860, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[4] United States Federal Census, 1860, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord].
[5] United States Federal Census, 1870, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[6] United States Federal Census, 1870, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord].
[7] United States Federal Census, 1880, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[8] United States Federal Census, 1900, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[9] United States Federal Census, 1910, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[10] United States Federal Census, 1920, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[11] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[12] Find A Grave Memorial 33523727, [FindAGrave].
[13] Find A Grave Memorial 117776040, [FindAGrave].
[14] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[15] United States Federal Census, 1870, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[16] United States Federal Census, 1880, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[17] United States Federal Census, 1900, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[18] United States Federal Census, 1910, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[19] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].