James C. Handley 1839–… – Jerry and Linda Butler

James C. Handley, 1839–…

Name

James C. Handley

Name: James C. /Handley/

Gender Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	about 1839 20 19 Fayette Co. AL
Military service	1st Regiment Co. C Alabama Volunteer Calvary, Union Army, Civil War
Census	1840 (aged 1 year) Pike Co. IL
Birth of a sister	Sarah Elizabeth Handley May 1840 Alabama
Birth of a sister	Sarah Elizabeth Handley about 1841 Pike Co. IL
Birth of a brother	Ervin Handley about 1843 Illinois
Birth of a brother	Ervin Handley between 1843 and 1844
Birth of a brother	William Payton Handley February 14, 1843 Pike Co. IL Source: John Russell Butler research Text: source: Declaration for Pension
Birth of a brother	William Payton Handley about 1844 Illinois Source: 1920 census Hardin Co. TN
Birth of a sister	Mahala Handley about 1847 Alabama
Birth of a brother	John Handley between 1847 and 1850
Birth of a sister	Mary Ann Handley about 1849 Alabama
Death of a paternal grandfather	Thomas Handley 1852 Tuscaloosa Co. AL
Birth of a brother	Marion Newton Handley December 2, 1853 Fayette Co. AL
Birth of a sister	Jane Handley between 1853 and 1856
Birth of a sister	Jane Handley about 1856 Alabama
Marriage	Hannah E. Williams — View this family October 1858 (aged 19 years)
Birth of a sister	Margaret Handley about 1858 Alabama
Birth of a brother	George Handley about 1859 Alabama
Birth of a daughter	Mary F. Handley about 1859 Alabama
Census	1860 (aged 21 years) Dwelling 313, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL
Death of a wife	Hannah E. Williams between 1860 and 1861
Birth of a brother	Thomas Handley 1861 Alabama
Birth of a daughter	Elizabeth Handley about 1862 Alabama
Birth of a sister	Lucretia Caroline Handley about 1863 Alabama
Birth of a son	Irvin Handley about 1866 Alabama
Birth of a son	William Handley about 1869 Alabama
Census	1870 (aged 31 years) Dwelling 610, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL
Birth of a son	James Handley about 1875 Alabama
Census	1880 (aged 41 years) Dwelling 71, Township 1, Range 11, Lauderdale Co. AL
Death of a father	George Handley between 1891 and 1900 Clifton, Wayne Co. TN
Death of a sister	Sarah Elizabeth Handley before 1907 St. Francis, Clay Co. AR
Death of a brother	William Payton Handley September 9, 1925 Savannah, Hardin Co. TN
Death of a brother	Marion Newton Handley May 9, 1941 Texarkana, Bowie Co. TX Source: Headstone
Burial of a father	George Handley Bethlehem Cemetery, Olivehill, Hardin Co. TN
Burial of a mother	Mary Earnest Lauderdale Co. AL or Clifton, Wayne Co. TN

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: about 1819 29 — Sevier Co. TN Marriage: 1838 — Tennessee Census: 1840 — Pike Co. IL Census: 1860 — Dwelling 312, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Census: 1870 — Dwelling 616, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 11, Township 1, Range 12, Lauderdale Co. AL Death: between 1891 and 1900 — Clifton, Wayne Co. TN Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery, Olivehill, Hardin Co. TN Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Earnest James C. Handley Sarah Elizabeth Handley Ervin Handley William Payton Handley Mahala Handley John Handley Mary Ann Handley Marion Newton Handley Jane Handley Margaret Handley George Handley Thomas Handley Lucretia Caroline Handley George Handley 1819–1900 Birth: about 1819 29 — Sevier Co. TN Death: between 1891 and 1900 — Clifton, Wayne Co. TN
mother	Links Birth: about 1820 40 29 — Tennessee Marriage: 1838 — Tennessee Census: 1840 — Pike Co. IL Census: 1860 — Dwelling 312, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Census: 1870 — Dwelling 616, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 11, Township 1, Range 12, Lauderdale Co. AL Burial: Lauderdale Co. AL or Clifton, Wayne Co. TN Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George Handley James C. Handley Sarah Elizabeth Handley Ervin Handley William Payton Handley Mahala Handley John Handley Mary Ann Handley Marion Newton Handley Jane Handley Margaret Handley George Handley Thomas Handley Lucretia Caroline Handley Mary Earnest 1820–… Birth: about 1820 40 29 — Tennessee Burial: Lauderdale Co. AL or Clifton, Wayne Co. TN
Marriage	Marriage — 1838 — Tennessee
2 years himself	Links Birth: about 1839 20 19 — Fayette Co. AL Military service: 1st Regiment Co. C Alabama Volunteer Calvary, Union Army, Civil War Census: 1840 — Pike Co. IL Marriage: October 1858 Census: 1860 — Dwelling 313, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Census: 1870 — Dwelling 610, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 71, Township 1, Range 11, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Louisa Williford Elizabeth Handley Irvin Handley William Handley James Handley Family with spouse Hannah E. Williams Mary F. Handley James C. Handley 1839–… Birth: about 1839 20 19 — Fayette Co. AL
younger sister	Links Birth: about 1838 19 18 — Illinois Birth: May 1840 21 20 — Alabama Birth: about 1841 22 21 — Pike Co. IL Census: 1860 — Dwelling 312, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Marriage: August 1, 1867 — Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 115, District 1, Madison Co. TN Census: 1900 — Dwelling 97, Chalk Bluff Township, Clay Co. AR Death: before 1907 — St. Francis, Clay Co. AR Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Clay Co. AR Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Madison Butler Noah Athleen Butler Moses M. Butler Austin Butler James Asbury Butler Marion Butler Crawford C. Butler John W. Butler Alabama Butler Tennessee Butler Sarah Elizabeth Handley 1841–1907 Birth: about 1841 22 21 — Pike Co. IL Death: before 1907 — St. Francis, Clay Co. AR
1 year younger brother	Links Birth: 1838 19 18 Birth: about 1843 24 23 — Illinois Birth: between 1843 and 1844 25 24 Military service: Union Army, Civil War Census: 1860 — Dwelling 312, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Ervin Handley 1843–… Birth: about 1843 24 23 — Illinois
5 years younger brother	Links Birth: February 14, 1843 24 23 — Pike Co. IL Birth: about 1844 25 24 — Illinois Census: 1860 — Dwelling 312, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Military service: Company C, 1st Regiment AL Volunteer Calvary — October 15, 1862 Marriage: June 24, 1864 Census: 1870 — Dwelling 609, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL Marriage: August 12, 1874 Marriage: March 8, 1877 Marriage: June 8, 1877 — Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 72, Township 1, Range 11, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1900 — Dwelling 2, District 4, Hardin Co. TN Census: 1910 — Dwelling 265, District 4, Hardin Co. TN Census: 1920 — Dwelling 93, District 5, Hardin Co. TN Death: September 9, 1925 — Savannah, Hardin Co. TN Burial: Savannah City Cemetery, Hardin Co. TN Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Josephine Butler Marion Andrew Spencer Handley Nancy Sophronia Handley Henry Newton Handley Bessie Leona Handley Agnes Louella Handley Carrie C. Handley Thomas Russell Handley Arthur Jackson Handley Mamie Esterlee Handley Minnie Drucilla Handley Icie Myrtle Handley Family with spouse Mary Susan Wallace Frank Richard Handley Family with spouse Mary Elizabeth Wallace George Josiah Handley Mary Jane Handley James William Handley Narciss Handley William Payton Handley 1843–1925 Birth: February 14, 1843 24 23 — Pike Co. IL Death: September 9, 1925 — Savannah, Hardin Co. TN
5 years younger sister	Links Birth: about 1847 28 27 — Alabama Census: 1860 — Dwelling 312, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mahala Handley 1847–… Birth: about 1847 28 27 — Alabama
4 years younger brother	Links Birth: between 1847 and 1850 31 30 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships John Handley 1847–… Birth: between 1847 and 1850 31 30
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: about 1849 30 29 — Alabama Census: 1860 — Dwelling 312, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary Ann Handley 1849–… Birth: about 1849 30 29 — Alabama
5 years younger brother	Links Birth: December 2, 1853 34 33 — Fayette Co. AL Census: 1860 — Dwelling 312, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Census: 1870 — Dwelling 616, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL Marriage: September 23, 1873 — Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 67, Township 1, Range 11, Lauderdale Co. AL Marriage: March 18, 1891 — Hardin Co. TN Census: 1900 — Dwelling 108, District 3, Hardin Co. TN Census: 1910 — Dwelling 254, District 4, Hardin Co. TN Census: 1930 — Dwelling 252, Precinct 6, Bowie Co. TX Death: May 9, 1941 — Texarkana, Bowie Co. TX Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Texarkana, Miller Co, AR Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Frances T. Butler Family with spouse Nancy Mahala Butler Mary Josephine Handley Maggie Handley Edgar Mallory Handley Lena Handley Edward Handley James E. Handley Marion Newton Handley 1853–1941 Birth: December 2, 1853 34 33 — Fayette Co. AL Death: May 9, 1941 — Texarkana, Bowie Co. TX
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: between 1853 and 1856 37 36 Birth: about 1856 37 36 — Alabama Census: 1860 — Dwelling 312, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Census: 1870 — Dwelling 616, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Jane Handley 1856–… Birth: about 1856 37 36 — Alabama
6 years younger sister	Links Birth: about 1858 39 38 — Alabama Census: 1860 — Dwelling 312, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Census: 1870 — Dwelling 616, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 11, Township 1, Range 12, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Margaret Handley 1858–… Birth: about 1858 39 38 — Alabama
2 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1859 40 39 — Alabama Census: 1860 — Dwelling 312, Eastern Division, Fayette Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships George Handley 1859–… Birth: about 1859 40 39 — Alabama
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: 1861 42 41 — Alabama Census: 1880 — Dwelling 11, Township 1, Range 12, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Thomas Handley 1861–… Birth: 1861 42 41 — Alabama
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: about 1863 44 43 — Alabama Census: 1870 — Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 11, Township 1, Range 12, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Lucretia Caroline Handley 1863–… Birth: about 1863 44 43 — Alabama

Family with Louisa Williford
himself	Links Birth: about 1839 20 19 — Fayette Co. AL Military service: 1st Regiment Co. C Alabama Volunteer Calvary, Union Army, Civil War Census: 1840 — Pike Co. IL Marriage: October 1858 Census: 1860 — Dwelling 313, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Census: 1870 — Dwelling 610, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 71, Township 1, Range 11, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Louisa Williford Elizabeth Handley Irvin Handley William Handley James Handley Family with spouse Hannah E. Williams Mary F. Handley James C. Handley 1839–… Birth: about 1839 20 19 — Fayette Co. AL
partner	Links Birth: about 1836 — Virginia Census: 1870 — Dwelling 609, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 71, Township 1, Range 11, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James C. Handley Elizabeth Handley Irvin Handley William Handley James Handley Louisa Williford 1836–… Birth: about 1836 — Virginia
daughter	Links Birth: about 1862 23 26 — Alabama Census: 1870 — Dwelling 609, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 71, Township 1, Range 11, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Elizabeth Handley 1862–… Birth: about 1862 23 26 — Alabama
5 years son	Links Birth: about 1866 27 30 — Alabama Census: 1870 — Dwelling 609, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 71, Township 1, Range 11, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Irvin Handley 1866–… Birth: about 1866 27 30 — Alabama
4 years son	Links Birth: about 1869 30 33 — Alabama Census: 1870 — Dwelling 609, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 71, Township 1, Range 11, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships William Handley 1869–… Birth: about 1869 30 33 — Alabama
7 years son	Links Birth: about 1875 36 39 — Alabama Census: 1880 — Dwelling 71, Township 1, Range 11, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships James Handley 1875–… Birth: about 1875 36 39 — Alabama

Family with Hannah E. Williams
himself	Links Birth: about 1839 20 19 — Fayette Co. AL Military service: 1st Regiment Co. C Alabama Volunteer Calvary, Union Army, Civil War Census: 1840 — Pike Co. IL Marriage: October 1858 Census: 1860 — Dwelling 313, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Census: 1870 — Dwelling 610, Township 2, Range 9, Center Star, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Dwelling 71, Township 1, Range 11, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Louisa Williford Elizabeth Handley Irvin Handley William Handley James Handley Family with spouse Hannah E. Williams Mary F. Handley James C. Handley 1839–… Birth: about 1839 20 19 — Fayette Co. AL
wife	Links Birth: about 1840 — Alabama Marriage: October 1858 Census: 1860 — Dwelling 313, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Death: between 1860 and 1861 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James C. Handley Mary F. Handley Hannah E. Williams 1840–1861 Birth: about 1840 — Alabama Death: between 1860 and 1861
Marriage	Marriage — October 1858 —
15 months daughter	Links Birth: about 1859 20 19 — Alabama Census: 1860 — Dwelling 313, Eastern District, Fayette Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary F. Handley 1859–… Birth: about 1859 20 19 — Alabama

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Shared note	1st Regiment, Co. C, Alabama Volunteer Calvary Enrolled Dec. 15, 1863 at Camp Davis Miss. Time of enlistment soldier was described as 5 feet 9 inches age 24, complexion fair, eyes blue, hair light, place of birth, Fayette Co. AL, occupation farmer. Filed for pension May 10, 1919, address Cloverdale, Al RFD # 2 Reported Aug. 12, 1919 to have only 1 arm. In a letter dated May 13, 1922 Washington Gardner, Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C. Letter states that James deserted and that he never received a honorable discharge and that he could not draw a pension till this had been removed from his record. James states that at time of discharge and 2 months prior he was in a Federal Hospital at Camp Davis Miss. He gives this as the reason he did not receive a honorable discharge and denies that he deserted. Reported as being 88 years old in 1922 James lost his arm in a sawmill accident after the war. from the research of John Russell Butler, source: James Handley pension file.

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1st Regiment, Co. C, Alabama Volunteer Calvary

Enrolled Dec. 15, 1863 at Camp Davis Miss.

Time of enlistment soldier was described as 5 feet 9 inches age 24, complexion fair, eyes blue, hair light, place of birth, Fayette Co. AL, occupation farmer.

Filed for pension May 10, 1919, address Cloverdale, Al RFD # 2

Reported Aug. 12, 1919 to have only 1 arm.

In a letter dated May 13, 1922
Washington Gardner, Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Letter states that James deserted and that he never received a honorable discharge and that he could not draw a pension till this had been removed from his record. James states that at time of discharge and 2 months prior he was in a Federal Hospital at Camp Davis Miss. He gives this as the reason he did not receive a honorable discharge and denies that he deserted.

Reported as being 88 years old in 1922

James lost his arm in a sawmill accident after the war.

from the research of John Russell Butler, source: James Handley pension file.

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Family with parents
father Parents Thomas Handley	George Handley 1819–1900
mother Parents James Earnest Mary Ann Curl	Mary Earnest 1820–…
himself	James C. Handley 1839–…
younger sister Family James Madison Butler Noah Athleen Butler Moses M. Butler Austin Butler James Asbury Butler Marion Butler Crawford C. Butler John W. Butler Alabama Butler Tennessee Butler	Sarah Elizabeth Handley 1841–1907
younger brother	Ervin Handley 1843–…
younger brother Family Mary Josephine Butler Marion Andrew Spencer Handley Nancy Sophronia Handley Henry Newton Handley Bessie Leona Handley Agnes Louella Handley Carrie C. Handley Thomas Russell Handley Arthur Jackson Handley Mamie Esterlee Handley Minnie Drucilla Handley Icie Myrtle Handley Family Mary Susan Wallace Frank Richard Handley Family Mary Elizabeth Wallace George Josiah Handley Mary Jane Handley James William Handley Narciss Handley	William Payton Handley 1843–1925
younger sister	Mahala Handley 1847–…
younger brother	John Handley 1847–…
younger sister	Mary Ann Handley 1849–…
younger brother Family Frances T. Butler Family Nancy Mahala Butler Mary Josephine Handley Maggie Handley Edgar Mallory Handley Lena Handley Edward Handley James E. Handley	Marion Newton Handley 1853–1941
younger sister	Jane Handley 1856–…
younger sister	Margaret Handley 1858–…
younger brother	George Handley 1859–…
younger brother	Thomas Handley 1861–…
younger sister	Lucretia Caroline Handley 1863–…

Family with Louisa Williford
himself	James C. Handley 1839–…
partner	Louisa Williford 1836–…
daughter	Elizabeth Handley 1862–…
son	Irvin Handley 1866–…
son	William Handley 1869–…
son	James Handley 1875–…

Family with Hannah E. Williams
himself	James C. Handley 1839–…
wife	Hannah E. Williams 1840–1861
daughter	Mary F. Handley 1859–…

Descendants

James C. Handley(1839–…)
- Louisa Williford
- Hannah E. Williams1858
  - Mary F. Handley(1859–…)