Hairston Family History and Genealogy - Artemus Crumpton JENNINGS

Artemus Crumpton JENNINGS

HAIRSTON.org ID#1063, b. 20 April 1797, d. 26 January 1869

Father*

Gideon JENNINGS b. 1753, d. 1814

Mother*

Ann COX

Birth*

Artemus Crumpton JENNINGS was born on 20 April 1797 in South Carolina.^1,2,3

He was the son of Gideon JENNINGS and Ann COX.

Marriage*

Artemus Crumpton JENNINGS married Rebecca POU, daughter of William POU and Ann PATRICK, on 8 October 1818 in Orangeburg, South Carolina.¹

Religion*

Artemus Crumpton JENNINGS was was made Ruling Elder at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Lowndes Coutny, Mississippi on December 22, 1844.⁴

Census 1850*

He appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 in Lowndes, Mississippi.¹

Census 1860*

He appeared on the census of 25 July 1860 in Lowndes, Mississippi.²

Will*

He left a will on 8 November 1866 in Lowndes, Mississippi.⁵

Death*

He died on 26 January 1869 at age 71.³

Burial*

He was buried in Jennings Cemetery, Lowndes, Mississippi.³

Probate*

His estate was probated on 9 March 1869 in Lowndes, Mississippi, Will Record, Vol. 1, 1847-1889, page 263.⁵

Biography*

From "Historical Sketch of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Lowndes County, Miss. prepared for the Semi-Centennial Celebration, June 21, 1884", page 18.

Artemas C. Jennings, who was one of the earliest emigrants from South Carolina, having settled in Lowndes Co. in 1832, was admitted to this Church along with his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Pou Jennings, Oct. 22, 1842; and was elected and ordained a Ruling Elder Dec. 22, 1844. After having served the Church in the Eldership for twenty-four years, he fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 26, 1869, in his seventy-second year. Having united with the Church somewhat late in life, he was diffident in the discharge of his public duties, but unflinching and faithful. A man of but few words, he was saving of his professions; but bis life was "a living epistle." He was warmly attached to Bethel Church, was regular in his attendance on its ordinances, and gave liberally to its support, as well as to other objects of Christian effort. When he died, it was felt that one of the strong pillars of this Church had fallen, and that there was none to take his place. His end was peace. His widow, the wife of his youth, who had been to him a true help-meet for fifty-one years, survived him nearly fifteen years, and died in November, 1883, leaving a lasting influence behind her in the training of a large family of daughters for positions of usefulness and responsibility in the Church and in society. Seven of their daughters and five sons-in-law became communicants of this Church. viz: Mrs. Mary P. Peden, and her first husband, Dr. John M. Ervin; Mrs. Ann C. Ervin, and her husband, James W. Ervin; Mrs. Virginia Pou Ervin, and her husband, Edwin A. Ervin, all specially mentioned in other places; Mrs. Emily Eliza Gilson received on examination, Sept. 16, 1843, and her husband Dr. Wm. C. Gilson, received by letter Sept. 27, 1848, and both granted letters to another Church, Oct. 5. 1851; Mrs. Eugenia M. Allison, received on examination, Sept 16, 1843, and removed by death in March 1870, and her husband, Dr. John Allison, received on examination. Dec. 24, 1882; Miss Jane W. Jenning received on examination, Oct. 14, 1865; and Mrs. Artemesia W. Shields received by letter, Feb. 13. 1870. Of all these, only the last two and Dr. Allison remain with you. Also. Mr. Jennings' grandchildren, Miss Ethel G. Allison and Miss Clara A. Shields, besides three daughters of Mrs. Ervin named elsewhere, are communicants in this Church.

Family

Rebecca POU b. 26 Dec 1799, d. 4 Nov 1883

Children

Ann Caroline JENNINGS+ b. 30 Sep 1819, d. 3 Mar 1860
Mary Pervis JENNINGS+⁴ b. 8 Jun 1821
Virginia Pou JENNINGS+ b. 14 Mar 1824, d. 7 Apr 1879
Eugenia JENNINGS+¹ b. a 1826, d. 1870
Emily E. JENNINGS b. 14 Aug 1829, d. 12 Oct 1873
Elizabeth Pou JENNINGS³ b. 24 Apr 1832, d. 15 Jan 1833
Louisa Cox JENNINGS³ b. 21 Dec 1833, d. 2 Sep 1835
Rebecca Almira JENNINGS+^1,6 b. 15 Feb 1836, d. 25 Nov 1873
Jane Wilson JENNINGS^3,1,6 b. 26 Feb 1839, d. 16 Sep 1928
Artemisia W. JENNINGS+¹ b. 8 May 1842

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

[S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
[S1860] 1860 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
[S18] Jennings Cemetery, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
[S3] Baird, Rev. E. T.; Historical Sketch of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Lowndes County, Miss Prepared for the Semi-Centennial Celebration, June 21, 1884 - Columbus, Mississippi - 1885 - https://www.hairston.org/ui140.htm
[S3185] Doughtie, Beatrice Mackey; Documented Notes on Jennings and Allied Families, 1961. https://hdl.handle.net/2027/wu.89060967635
[S1] Bethel Presbyterian Church Records, Lowndes County, Mississippi.

Last Edited

31 Oct 2025