Individual Details
Athlanda A. "Atha" FURR
(29 Oct 1858 - 4 Feb 1934)
1870 census shows her name as Sarah.
Palmer Lee Pace (lee@edumaster.net), posting on Cogburn Family Genealogy Forum (http://genforum.familytreemaker.com/cgi-genforum/pageload.cgi?Furr::c ogburn::64.html)
Josiah S. Cheyne, born Jan. 22, 1858, about 4 miles from Dover, Pope Co. Ark., was the fourth child and oldest son of Hezekiah M.F. Cheyne (Oct. 30, 1818/Jan. 17, 1863) and Frances Ann Narcissa Tatum (Mar. 27, 1828/Mar. 14, 1877).
Hezekiah (Heze or Kiah) inherited land from his parents, Archibald Ray (Rhea) Cheyne (1786/1854) and Nancy Elizabeth Ball Cheyne (1787/1854).
Athalanda Furr born Oct. 19,1858 in Albemarle, NC, daughter of William E. (Josh) Furr (1831/1913) and Malinda Furr (1836/1871). Intermarriage of first and second cousins resulted in Athalanda's mother and father having the same surname, both direct descendents of Heinrich (Henry) Furr I and Russena Furr who came to America in 1758 from Germany. They settled in the lower part of Cabarrus Co., NC. Athalanda is the 6th generation and the 4th child of 13 brothers and sisters and 9 half-brothers and sisters.
The entire family went to Dover, Ark. in 2 covered wagons in 1876 for richer farm land, but they stayed briefly, then returned to NC. However, Athalanda met Josiah Cheyne and they were married on Apr. 8, 1877.
Three children were born in Dover, and in Nov. 1878, they sold the 80 acres of land he had inherited to Clabe Howell for $140. They continued to live there until 1833, (incorrect date) when they moved to Greenville, Tex., where his uncle, Felix Tatum, lived.
Their primary reason for moving was for more and better farm land and Josiah's 21 year old brother, Robert Scott Cheyne. Scott was associating with a gambler and getting in trouble so Josiah persuaded Scott to come with him to Tex. However, shortly after the move, Scott was kicked by a mule and died from the injury.
The family moved again, first to Bowie Co., then to Red River Co. to the Peters Prairie area. In 1885, they moved to a farm about 4 miles south of Annona. The land was grown up with heavy timber, but what had been cleared was good sandy soil.
The 4th child, Clarence Felix, born Nov. 9,1885 died May 16,1887, is buried in Garland Cemetery.
On Nov. 4, 1892, Josiah purchased this 205 acres and the house from J.A. and Sophia S. Coleman for $820., a cash payment of $220. down and 3 notes for $200. each at 5% interest.
Oscar C., Effie, and Dee were born there. Henry Clyde, born Nov. 1, 1894 died July 23, 1899, is buried in Garland Cemetery. Louise was born 1896, Johny, born Mar. 4, 1900, died June 20,1900, is buried in Garland Cemetery; Hattie was born 1902.
In 1902 they built a new house in front of the old house. The yard had a wire fence to keep the chickens out of the many flowers Athalanda loved so much. Two large hydrangea plants on either side of the front steps were the envy of all who saw them because of the many pink and blue blooms. A large cape jasmin bush was another favorite. A big vegetable garden was south of the house and a grape vine grew along the fence. A large orchard east of the house grew plums, peaches, pears and apples for canning, and they sold what was not used by members of the family.
The entire family lived on the home place for several years. With sons and son-in- laws, they raised cotton, corn and some cattle. Josiah was a hard worker, often a silent man, but when he had something to say, you could count it as fact. A funny story my father used to tell was when Josiah and a neighbor went to Annona by wagon and each took a calf to sell. They got $3 for their calves and for $1 each bought a pocket watch from a traveling salesman. Neither had seen a pocket watch, and they were so amazed by them, they took them out and checked against each other every 5 minutes all the way home. (This watch was given to my father by his mother many years later, and he in turn gave it to me. It still keeps time.) Josiah died Mar. 31,1922, and is buried in Garland Cemetery.
Athalanda was a good cook and mother. My mother recalled her as a happy person who loved to sing. Her favorite songs were hymns and she sang them as she worked. She always had her family in mind and heart. One time after giving birth to one of the children during the night, she got out of bed the next morning, went to her garden and grabbed potatoes to cook a hot meal for the menfolk working in the fields.
She had many visits from her brothers and sisters in NC, but she only visted her birth place one time for a family reunion. It was held Sept. 9,1927, and she made the trip in a car owned by her granddaughter, Erma Hill DeLaughter. Several of her children made the trip with her. It had been 51 years since she left home, and the affair was attended by over 350 members of her family.
She died on Feb. 4, 1934, after suffering a stroke 2 days earlier, and is buried in Garland Cemetery.
Oscar C. and Lydia Myrtle (Bolch) Cheyne
Oscar C. Cheyne was born Nov. 1, 1888, and was the 5th child of Josiah S. and Athlanda Cheyne (see story), Oscar was the first of their children born in Texas to survive past
Homer Downing and Louise (Cheyne) Pace
Louise Cheyne was born Nov. 28, 1896, the ninth child of Josiah S. and Athalanda Cheyne (see story), and grew up on the farm south of Annona. She was the first of the Cheyne children to go to college and become a teacher.
She moved to west Tx. and married Homer Downing Pace on Oct. 2,1921, at Jayton, TX. Homer (Dec. 17, 1893 to Oct. 5, 1946) and Louise moved to Dawson Co. in 1924, where he was a peace officer until his death.
They had one daughter, Edna Athena, born June 1, 1924.
Louise taught school over 40 years in Lamesa and Dawson Co. schools.
She visited home and Red River Co. regularly, and I had the pleasure of visiting her and Aunt Lonie Lee in 1959.
At the present time, she is living in a nursing home in Jayton, Tx.
by Elizabeth Hill
TEXARKANA TX PUBLIC LIBRARY
RED RIVER RECOLLECTIONS 1986
Children
# Idda Cheyne
# Mary F. Cheyne
# William M. Cheyne
# Clarence Felix Cheyne
# Oscar C. Cheyne
# Effie Cheyne
# Joseph Dee Cheyne
# Henry Clyde Cheyne
# DescendantsLouise Cheyne
# Johnny Cheyne
She was a good cook. She is recalled as a happy person who loved to sing. her favorite songs were hymns and she sang them as she worked. She always had her family in mind and heart. One time after giving birth to one of the children during the night, she got out of bed the next morning, went to her garden and grabbed potatoes to cook a ot meal for the menfolk working in the fields. She had many visits from her brothers and sisters in NC, but she only visited her birth place one time for a family reunion. It was held Sept. 9, 1927, and she made the trip in a car owned by her granddaughter, Erma Hill DeLaughter. Several of her children made the trip with her. It had been 51 years since she left home, and the affair was attended by over 350 members of her family.
She suffered a stroke Feb. 2, 1934, and died 2 days later.Marriage recorded in Pope county, Arkansas under names of Josiah Cheyne and Athaline Furr on April 8, 1877.
# Hattie Cheyne
Palmer Lee Pace (lee@edumaster.net), posting on Cogburn Family Genealogy Forum (http://genforum.familytreemaker.com/cgi-genforum/pageload.cgi?Furr::c ogburn::64.html)
Josiah S. Cheyne, born Jan. 22, 1858, about 4 miles from Dover, Pope Co. Ark., was the fourth child and oldest son of Hezekiah M.F. Cheyne (Oct. 30, 1818/Jan. 17, 1863) and Frances Ann Narcissa Tatum (Mar. 27, 1828/Mar. 14, 1877).
Hezekiah (Heze or Kiah) inherited land from his parents, Archibald Ray (Rhea) Cheyne (1786/1854) and Nancy Elizabeth Ball Cheyne (1787/1854).
Athalanda Furr born Oct. 19,1858 in Albemarle, NC, daughter of William E. (Josh) Furr (1831/1913) and Malinda Furr (1836/1871). Intermarriage of first and second cousins resulted in Athalanda's mother and father having the same surname, both direct descendents of Heinrich (Henry) Furr I and Russena Furr who came to America in 1758 from Germany. They settled in the lower part of Cabarrus Co., NC. Athalanda is the 6th generation and the 4th child of 13 brothers and sisters and 9 half-brothers and sisters.
The entire family went to Dover, Ark. in 2 covered wagons in 1876 for richer farm land, but they stayed briefly, then returned to NC. However, Athalanda met Josiah Cheyne and they were married on Apr. 8, 1877.
Three children were born in Dover, and in Nov. 1878, they sold the 80 acres of land he had inherited to Clabe Howell for $140. They continued to live there until 1833, (incorrect date) when they moved to Greenville, Tex., where his uncle, Felix Tatum, lived.
Their primary reason for moving was for more and better farm land and Josiah's 21 year old brother, Robert Scott Cheyne. Scott was associating with a gambler and getting in trouble so Josiah persuaded Scott to come with him to Tex. However, shortly after the move, Scott was kicked by a mule and died from the injury.
The family moved again, first to Bowie Co., then to Red River Co. to the Peters Prairie area. In 1885, they moved to a farm about 4 miles south of Annona. The land was grown up with heavy timber, but what had been cleared was good sandy soil.
The 4th child, Clarence Felix, born Nov. 9,1885 died May 16,1887, is buried in Garland Cemetery.
On Nov. 4, 1892, Josiah purchased this 205 acres and the house from J.A. and Sophia S. Coleman for $820., a cash payment of $220. down and 3 notes for $200. each at 5% interest.
Oscar C., Effie, and Dee were born there. Henry Clyde, born Nov. 1, 1894 died July 23, 1899, is buried in Garland Cemetery. Louise was born 1896, Johny, born Mar. 4, 1900, died June 20,1900, is buried in Garland Cemetery; Hattie was born 1902.
In 1902 they built a new house in front of the old house. The yard had a wire fence to keep the chickens out of the many flowers Athalanda loved so much. Two large hydrangea plants on either side of the front steps were the envy of all who saw them because of the many pink and blue blooms. A large cape jasmin bush was another favorite. A big vegetable garden was south of the house and a grape vine grew along the fence. A large orchard east of the house grew plums, peaches, pears and apples for canning, and they sold what was not used by members of the family.
The entire family lived on the home place for several years. With sons and son-in- laws, they raised cotton, corn and some cattle. Josiah was a hard worker, often a silent man, but when he had something to say, you could count it as fact. A funny story my father used to tell was when Josiah and a neighbor went to Annona by wagon and each took a calf to sell. They got $3 for their calves and for $1 each bought a pocket watch from a traveling salesman. Neither had seen a pocket watch, and they were so amazed by them, they took them out and checked against each other every 5 minutes all the way home. (This watch was given to my father by his mother many years later, and he in turn gave it to me. It still keeps time.) Josiah died Mar. 31,1922, and is buried in Garland Cemetery.
Athalanda was a good cook and mother. My mother recalled her as a happy person who loved to sing. Her favorite songs were hymns and she sang them as she worked. She always had her family in mind and heart. One time after giving birth to one of the children during the night, she got out of bed the next morning, went to her garden and grabbed potatoes to cook a hot meal for the menfolk working in the fields.
She had many visits from her brothers and sisters in NC, but she only visted her birth place one time for a family reunion. It was held Sept. 9,1927, and she made the trip in a car owned by her granddaughter, Erma Hill DeLaughter. Several of her children made the trip with her. It had been 51 years since she left home, and the affair was attended by over 350 members of her family.
She died on Feb. 4, 1934, after suffering a stroke 2 days earlier, and is buried in Garland Cemetery.
Oscar C. and Lydia Myrtle (Bolch) Cheyne
Oscar C. Cheyne was born Nov. 1, 1888, and was the 5th child of Josiah S. and Athlanda Cheyne (see story), Oscar was the first of their children born in Texas to survive past
Homer Downing and Louise (Cheyne) Pace
Louise Cheyne was born Nov. 28, 1896, the ninth child of Josiah S. and Athalanda Cheyne (see story), and grew up on the farm south of Annona. She was the first of the Cheyne children to go to college and become a teacher.
She moved to west Tx. and married Homer Downing Pace on Oct. 2,1921, at Jayton, TX. Homer (Dec. 17, 1893 to Oct. 5, 1946) and Louise moved to Dawson Co. in 1924, where he was a peace officer until his death.
They had one daughter, Edna Athena, born June 1, 1924.
Louise taught school over 40 years in Lamesa and Dawson Co. schools.
She visited home and Red River Co. regularly, and I had the pleasure of visiting her and Aunt Lonie Lee in 1959.
At the present time, she is living in a nursing home in Jayton, Tx.
by Elizabeth Hill
TEXARKANA TX PUBLIC LIBRARY
RED RIVER RECOLLECTIONS 1986
Children
# Idda Cheyne
# Mary F. Cheyne
# William M. Cheyne
# Clarence Felix Cheyne
# Oscar C. Cheyne
# Effie Cheyne
# Joseph Dee Cheyne
# Henry Clyde Cheyne
# DescendantsLouise Cheyne
# Johnny Cheyne
She was a good cook. She is recalled as a happy person who loved to sing. her favorite songs were hymns and she sang them as she worked. She always had her family in mind and heart. One time after giving birth to one of the children during the night, she got out of bed the next morning, went to her garden and grabbed potatoes to cook a ot meal for the menfolk working in the fields. She had many visits from her brothers and sisters in NC, but she only visited her birth place one time for a family reunion. It was held Sept. 9, 1927, and she made the trip in a car owned by her granddaughter, Erma Hill DeLaughter. Several of her children made the trip with her. It had been 51 years since she left home, and the affair was attended by over 350 members of her family.
She suffered a stroke Feb. 2, 1934, and died 2 days later.Marriage recorded in Pope county, Arkansas under names of Josiah Cheyne and Athaline Furr on April 8, 1877.
# Hattie Cheyne
Events
| Birth | 29 Oct 1858 | Albemarle, Stanly County, NC | |||
| Marriage | 8 Apr 1877 | Pope County, AR - Josiah S. CHEYNE |  | ||
| Death | 4 Feb 1934 | Red River County, TX | |||
| Alt name | Athaline FURR | ||||
| Burial | Garland Cemetery, Annona, Red River County, TX | |
Families
| Spouse | Josiah S. CHEYNE (1858 - 1922) |
| Child | Ida CEYNE (1877 - ) |
| Child | Mary F. CEYNE (1879 - ) |
| Child | William CEYNE (1880 - ) |
| Child | Oscar CHEYNE (1888 - ) |
| Child | Effie CHEYNE (1891 - ) |
| Child | Joseph Dee CHEYNE (1893 - ) |
| Child | Louise CHEYNE (1897 - ) |
| Child | Johnnie CHEYNE (1900 - ) |
| Child | Hattie CHEYNE (1902 - ) |
| Father | William Eban "Josh" FURR (1832 - 1913) |
| Mother | Malinda Catherine FURR (1836 - 1871) |
| Sibling | James Franklin "Cussin' Jim" FURR (1853 - 1943) |
| Sibling | Beadie Lucinda "Beda" FURR (1853 - 1944) |
| Sibling | Lucy Brazilla FURR (1855 - 1930) |
| Sibling | Alexander Paul FURR (1857 - 1864) |
| Sibling | William M. FURR (1860 - 1928) |
| Sibling | Eli FURR (1861 - 1937) |
| Sibling | Sarah Malinda FURR (1863 - 1933) |
| Sibling | Jincy FURR (1864 - ) |
| Sibling | Nettie FURR (1865 - 1880) |
| Sibling | Marshall Filmore FURR (1867 - 1947) |
| Sibling | Mersilla FURR (1868 - ) |
| Sibling | Mahalia Melinda FURR (1870 - 1945) |
Endnotes
1. Arkansas Marriages, 1851-1900, Ancestry.com, 2001.
2. findagrave.com.