hmtl5 Elisha Summerfield Bateman b. 28 Apr 1838 Arkansas d. 21 Aug 1923 Harrisville, Simpson County, Mississippi: Gage and Shook Families

Elisha Summerfield Bateman

Male 1838 - 1923  (85 years)


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  • Name Elisha Summerfield Bateman 
    Born 28 Apr 1838  Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Census 1880  Simpson County, Mississippi Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation farmer  [2
    Died 21 Aug 1923  Harrisville, Simpson County, Mississippi Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Buried Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Schley, Simpson County, Mississippi Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I674  Gage and Shook Families
    Last Modified 26 Nov 2023 

    Father James Dunn Bateman,   b. 11 Nov 1804, Kent County, Delaware Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Nov 1862, Crawford County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Mother Margaret Elizabeth Roberts,   b. 01 Aug 1817, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 04 Jan 1883, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Married 14 Jun 1835 
    Family ID F6  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Marina Catherine Bush,   b. 10 Mar 1840,   d. 1 Mar 1913  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 9 Dec 1866 
    Children 
     1. Florence Victoria Bateman,   b. 29 Oct 1867,   d. 26 Jan 1945, Mount Olive, Covington County, Mississippi Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
     2. Margaret Elizabeth Bateman,   b. 23 Mar 1870,   d. 11 Jul 1892  (Age 22 years)
     3. William Andrew Bateman,   b. 19 Sep 1873,   d. 30 Sep 1956, Raymond, Hinds County, Mississippi Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     4. Alice Marina Bateman,   b. 24 Jul 1877,   d. 26 Jan 1962, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
     5. John Henry Bateman,   b. 26 Aug 1880, Simpson County, Mississippi Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jul 1943, Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years)
    Last Modified 26 Nov 2023 
    Family ID F312  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 28 Apr 1838 - Arkansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - Simpson County, Mississippi Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 Aug 1923 - Harrisville, Simpson County, Mississippi Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Schley, Simpson County, Mississippi Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Notes 
    • DEATH OF MR. E. S. BATEMAN
      God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to come into our midst and take one who was loved by all who knew him, one who was ready and willing to go.
      Mr. Bateman was born in Oklahoma, April 28, 1838, died August 21, 1923. He was the father of five children all living except one. He was married to Mrs. Marina Purvis, December 9, 1866; was converted at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in the year 1882, and was baptized by the late Reverend J. C. Buckley; was a consistent and noble hearted Christian, living a good and beautiful life. At the time of his death he was eighty-five years, three months and twenty-three days old.
      He was reared in Crawford county Ark., but spent many of his last years in this state. He entered the Confederate army at Ft. Smith, Ark., in November 1861, with Co. F. 17th Arkansas regiment served until the close of the war.
      Mr. Bateman spent many hours reading God's Word until four years ago, he became totally blind, but enjoyed so much having others read to him, most especially his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Berry, with whom he has made his home for a number of years. Mrs. Bateman having preceded him to the grave ten years ago. He bore his afflictions with more patience than one we have ever known.
      The remains were tenderly laid to rest at Pleasant Hill cemetery, where he will wait for our Lord's return. "He is not dead but sleepeth." The services were conducted by Rev. S. T. Courtney. We extend to the bereaved sons, daughter and grandchildren our deepest sympathy, assuring them of our love and appreciation of their departed one.
      A friend
      MRS. DAVE BERRY
      Simpson County News (Mendenhall, Mississippi) 13 Sep 1923 Thursday Page 1
      [3, 4]
    • We are sorry to note the death of our good old friend, E.S. Bateman, which occurred Monday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.F. Berry, near Harrisville. His body was carried to Old Pleasant Hill Church and laid to rest on Tuesday afternoon.
      He was one of the pioneer citizens of the county as well as one of its best men, and has a host of friends among the older citizenship who will learn with sorrow of his passing away.
      Simpson County News, Mendenhall, Mississippi. Thursday, 23 August 1923.

      [3, 5]
    • LKH note:
      Civil War. Confederate Army, Company J, 11th & 17th Arkansas Cavalry. Prisoner of War. Parole date: 13 May 1865.

      Enlisted 20 Nov 1861 at Fort Smith, Arkansas in 17th Infantry, A-H, Griffith's Infantry.

  • Sources 
    1. [S95] Nancy Dixon family history from Tory Shook.

    2. [S7] census record.

    3. [S16] obituary.

    4. [S8] Find a Grave.

    5. [S94] Newspaper article.