Ebenezer Franklin Slade (1864 - 1948)

Born 1 Oct 1864 in Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret Dezelle (Carlisle) Slade — married 21 Jan 1897 in Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, USA

Descendants

Died 27 Oct 1948 at age 84 in Melrose, Putnam, Florida, United States

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Biography

Ebenezer Franklin Slade "Mack" was born October 1, 1866 in Lumberton, Lamar County, Mississippi, on Little Black Creek. Most of Lumberton is in Lamar County; however, there is a portion east that is in Pearl River County. The area where he was born is about eight miles from Purvis. Mack was the son of Samuel S. Slade and Arretta Davis Moody Slade.

On Friday June 1880, he lived in Beat 5, Black Creek, Perry County, Mississippi with his parents and siblings. He was 13 years old at the time. According to the census of that date, his parents, siblings, and himself, lived in the household of William R. Davis and his wife Mary Ann. On line 24, William R. Davis is described as a white male, age 27. He was married to Mary Ann, was born in Mississippi just as his parents, and was a Farmer. On line 25, Mary Ann was described as a white female, age 25, married to William, born in Mississippi as were both of her parents, and in the occupation of keeping house for her own home. On line 26, their son George was described as a white male, age 5, and born in Mississippi. On line 27, their son William E., was described as a white male, age 4, born in Mississippi. On line 28 their daughter Sarah J., was described as a white female, age 2, and born in Mississippi.

Then on line 29, living in the same dwelling as William R. Davis' family, # 294 and family # 294, in order of visitation by the enumerator, Samuel Slade is accounted for. Accordingly, he is described as a white male, age 38. He was married to Arretta. He was an unemployed Farmer, who was born in Mississippi. His father was born in South Carolina and his mother was born in Mississippi. On line 30, Arretta is described as a married white female, age 38. She was keeping house in her own home, and had been born in Mississippi just as both of her parents had been. On line 31, their son Ebenezer F. Slade was described as a white male, age 13, born in Mississippi just as her parents had been. He was single and could not write. On line 32, their son Leonard L. Slade was described as a white male, age 12, born in Mississippi as were his parents. He was single and could not write. On line 33, their son Hezekiah (C.?, F.?; J.?), was described as a white male, age 10, born in Mississippi just as his parents. He was single and could not read or write. On line 34, their daughter Laura T., was described as a white female, age 8, and born in Mississippi just as her parents had been. On line 35, their daughter Sally V., was described as a white female, age 4, and born in Mississippi just as her parents had been. Lastly, in the household, was their son Boyd C., who was described as a white male, age 6 months old, born in December of that year, and born in Mississippi just as his parents had been.

During 1882, his mother gave birth to a baby girl, Victoria; however, she died soon after birth. Mack was about 15 years old at that time.

On January 21, 1897 he married Margaret Dezelle Carlisle Bourne, the widow of William Calvin Bourne. They were married in Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi. He became a step-father to Maggie's daughter, Irma Lee Bourne. He enjoyed being a father to her, and would take her on fishing trips. She learned how to fish on these excursions.

Mack was a Millwright and Carpenter in his occupational field. He traveled to many locations, even out of state, to build Mills.

On July 27, 1897 his mother Arretta passed away. Mack was only 30 years old when he lost his mother.

In 1905 Mack and Maggie had a baby boy, Matthew, but their baby did not live long and he passed away.

In 1926, when Mack was 59 years old, his father Samuel passed away.

In 1935 Mack and Maggie lived in Beat 2, Enumeration District # 46-12, Marion County, Mississippi. Enumeration District 46-12 was located north west of Holiday Creek, part of Hathorn. This was not too far from Goss. They had a farming homestead in Goss, Marion County, Mississippi. During the 1930s, their son Julian and his family lived in Goss with them on their farm. Their Grandchildren went to the school in Goss and also went to church there. Mack and Maggie were members of Goss Baptist Church, and some of their Grandchildren went with them. Their Grandson Talmadge was one of them. Even after Julian moved to Florida, Talmadge still would spend time there with his Grandparents and would hitch hike from Doctor's Inlet, Clay County, Florida to get there. He continued to go to church at Goss Baptist Church during those summers he spent with them. Talmadge would help his Grandfather Mack till the soil for his crops, and help him with other things on the farm.

On May 9, 1940 Mack and Maggie were living in the same home and location as they were in 1935. They owned their own home, which was built by one of their sons. The home was valued at $ 500.00. They lived on a farm, as previously mentioned. Mack was described as, E. F. Slade, respondent, a married white male, age 74, and head of the house. He had completed his 4th year of high school; and therefore, had his diploma. He was born in Mississippi. He was no longer employed for pay (due to his age), and he was unable to work. He had not worked in 1939; however, he did have other sources of income.

On line 43, Maggie was described as a married white female, age 71. She had completed Elementary 5th grade. She was born in Mississippi, and had lived on the same farm in 1935. She was not seeking work, and her occupation was housework in her own home. She had no other sources of income and had not worked for pay in 1939. Mack and Maggie lived nearby John L. Carlisle and his wife Ophelia (lines 44-45).

Mack enjoyed crafting knives by hand, and building other needful things as well. For example, he handcrafted a butter churner for Maggie. He also loved to play the fiddle and harmonica, when he was not out fishing or farming. He loved to go fishing. He often took his Grandchildren along with him.

Mack and Maggie continued to live at their home in Goss until Maggie's death in August 1942. The summer of 1942, their Grandson Talmadge had hitch hiked down from Florida, as he did each summer for several years, to visit with them. He spent his evenings with Maggie as usual, talking on the porch and window way. One night, Maggie went to bed earlier than usual because she was not feeling well. That night, Mack was aroused out of sleep because Maggie had become worse off, and he had to prepare to take her to Columbia to see a doctor. While they were in Columbia at the hospital, she passed away. She died likely of heart failure. After the death of his wife, Mack moved to Florida to be with his son Julian.

Julian lived in 1945 in a historic two story home, called "Rosewood Cottage". It is located in Melrose, Putnam County, Florida, on Highway 26. Mack moved in with Julian and his family. Mack's bedroom was located in the room formerly a maid's quarters, on the 2nd floor, off from the kitchen. It was a separate area than the main stairway. [In 2017, this home is still there in the same location, but now is a funeral home].

Mack went on many excursions with his son, his wife Madie, and their children. For example, they visited Silver Springs Florida.

Mack is believed to have died from cancer on Wednesday, October 27, 1948. He passed away in his bedroom at Rosewood Cottage. After his passing, Mack was taken back home to Mississippi to be buried. He was buried next to Maggie in Prentiss, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi at Society Hill Cemetery.

The Palatka Times Herald printed Mack's obituary on Friday, the 29th of October.

Mack and Maggie were the parents of at least six children: Eugene Quitman, Julian Vence, Matthew Carlisle, Samuel, J.C., and Ruby. Mack was also the step-father of Irma Lee Bourne.

By: Talmia Slade Burr

Sources

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65886683/ebenezer-franklin-slade
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65886683/ebenezer-franklin-slade : accessed 04 October 2021), memorial page for Ebenezer Franklin “Mack” Slade (1 Oct 1864–27 Oct 1948), Find a Grave Memorial ID 65886683, citing Society Hill Cemetery, Prentiss, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, USA ; Maintained by Tae V. Burr (contributor 48654149) .

Sources

1. U.S., Federal Census 1880, Beat 5, Black Creek, Perry County, Mississippi, page 40, Supervisor's District # 2, Enumeration District # 46-12, (134); home in order of visitation, # 294, family in order of visitation, # 294; head of house, William R. Davis, line 24, lines 24-36. Line 29, Samuel Slade.

2. U.S., Federal Census 1940, Beat 2, Enumeration District 46-12, Marion County, Mississippi; line 42, house in order of visitation # 179. Roll: T627-2048, page 10B.

3. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; memorial # 65886683, created by Janine Mcquiston, February 19, 2011.

4. First hand knowledge of Talmadge Vence Slade, Mack and Maggie's Grandson.

See also:

• SladeGenealogy.net: Ebenezer Franklin Slade