Alabama Deaths and Burials Index.
Name: Jerry Walker Pearson
Birth Date: abt 1862
Birth Place: Alabama
Death Date: 2 May 1931
Death Place: Chambers, Alabama
Death Age: 69
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: Jerry Pearson
Mother Name: Malinda Davis (should be Dunson)
Spouse Name: Linda Pearson
FHL Film Number: 1908488
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Chambers County, AL Marriage Record:
J. W. Pearson and Linda F. Lee on November 8, 1883.
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1880 Chambers County, (Beat 3) AL Census:
#H69
William Ponder 35 Farming Born GA
Malindia Ponder 39F Wife Keeping House Born GA
*JEREMIAH Ponder (PEARSON) 18M Son Working on Farm Born AL
James Ponder 13M Son Working on Farm Born AL
Nora M. Ponder 12F Daughter Born AL
Odar L. Ponder 9F Daughter Born AL
Richmond Ponder 7M Son Born AL
Francis Ponder 4F Daughter Born AL
Martha Ponder 2F Daughter Born AL
Charley Bailey 23M No relation In School Born GA
*NOTE: J. W. PEARSON is incorrectly listed as a Ponder.
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1900 Chambers County, (Bloomingdale) AL Census:
#H198
Jerry Pearson 38M Farmer Born Dec. 1861 in AL (Married 15 years.)
Linda F. Pearson 36F Wife Born June 1863 in AL
Will Thompson 20M Boarder Farm Laborer Born July 1879 in AL
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1910 Randolph County, (Town of Roanoke) AL Census:
#H117
Jerrie W. Pearson 47M born AL Married 26 years
Linder F. Pearson 46F Wife born AL Married 26 years
Oscar L. Pearson 11M Adopted Son born United States
Alice M. Pearson 9F Adopted Daughter born United States
William F. Lee 29M Boarder born AL
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1920 Chambers County, (Pearson Cross Roads) AL Census:
#H174
Jerry W. Pearson 58M Farmer Born AL
Linda F. Lee 56F Wife Born AL
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1930 Chambers County, (Pearson Cross Roads) AL Census:
#H275
Jerrie W. Pearson 67M born AL
Linda Pearson 65F Wife born AL
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"The LaFayette Sun" - November 18, 1896:
North Chambers – Nov. 16.
The all day singing at Pleasant Hill was largely attended, and greatly enjoyed. We owe it all to Prof. PEARSON for the good singing and to Prof. Beaird for his gentlemanly courtesy and hospitality that tried to make every one comfortable and pleasant.
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"The LaFayette Sun - February 11, 1903:
Chixanoxie.
The second Sunday in March the Pleasant Hill singings will begin for this year. About five years ago that man who is the synonym for song, J. W. PEARSON, organized the Pleasant Hill Singing Society. Every second Sunday since, save winters, from this school building has resounded symphonies grand and sweet. JERRY WALKER PEARSON as truly sings the gospel as any man preaches it. He has his soul in music, and music in his soul.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - April 15, 1903:
The Backwoods Corner.
The singing at Pleasant Hill last Sunday was a success, as Mr. PEARSON's singings always are.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - August 5, 1903:
The beginning of Prof. J. W. PEARSON's singing school at Pleasant Hill has been postponed til Aug. 3rd.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - August 12, 1903:
Happy Land.
Prof. J. W. PEARSON is conducting a singing school at Pleasant Hill this week. The attendance is large.
Pleasant Hill.
Prof. J. W. PEARSON's singing school is progressing nicely at this place. He had about 90 pupils last week and is expecting 15 to 20 more this week and next. He is teaching a fifteen days school, which will close Friday week.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - August 19, 1903:
Chixanoxee.
JERRY WALKER PEARSON will close his singing at Pleasant Hill next Friday. He has near a hundred pupils. The fact is Jerry "is a whole team" when it comes to singing.
Pleasant Hill.
Our singing school is progressing nicely. We expect a lot of company and nice behavior next Friday.
Mr. S. W. Anglin presented to the school another load of melons last week.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - September 2, 1903:
A Big Day at Pleasant Hill.
Three weeks ago that man whose name is a synonym for song, JERRY WALKER PEARSON, began a singing school at Pleasant Hill and before it closed the enrollment had reached eighty-five.
That they made good progress was proven last Friday when the public was invited to spend the day with them. By ten o'clock the ground was covered with people who at the noon hour partook of as grand a dinner as was ever spread under the shade of trees. After dinner, Prof. PEARSON reviewed his pupils, which showed that they had made good use of the time. After a recess, Rev. Henry M. Hurst, the notable Shanghai (Note: Shanghai was a name used when he wrote a column for the newspaper), was introduced to the audience and spoke for about thirty minutes. The address was quite eloquent and was spiced with a deal of humor. They were fortunate in securing "Shang". After the address, Elder W. B. Morgan made a very interesting talk that pleased everybody, and then the last song was sung and with a general handshake they all said good-bye.
It was a day of pleasure and profit, and we hope next year to spend another such day at Pleasant Hill.
- Bonnie Eloise.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - October 21, 1903:
Pleasant Hill.
The singing on last second Sunday was a success. We intend to continue through the winter if the weather will permit.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - November 11, 1903:
Double Head.
The singing society at Pleasant Hill has gone into winter quarters.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - March 16, 1904:
The singing society at Pleasant Hill conducted by Mr. J. W. PEARSON will begin their monthly meetings next Sunday afternoon.
Several of our young people attended the singing at Pearson's schoolhouse Sunday afternoon.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - May 11, 1904:
Double Head.
The all day singing has come and gone, and besides a lot of music I think Cupid shot quite a number of his arrows into the air – no me thinks from the bewitching smiles the young ladies were casting at their lovers they were into someone's hearts. The crowd was estimated at something more than a thousand. Roanoke was well represented.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 13, 1904:
Chapel Hill.
The people of this community have organized an Old Harp singing at this place and will meet every third Sunday p.m. Mr. J. W. PEARSON and his class, of Pleasant Hill, will be with them next third Sunday. Everybody invited.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 20, 1904:
Rock Fence.
Several of our young people attended the singing at Chapel Hill Sunday evening. Prof. J. W. PEARSON will teach a singing school at that place during the summer.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - April 12, 1905:
Double Head.
I am requested to announce that there will be a singing on the third Sunday afternoon at Mount Pisgah by Profs. J. W. PEARSON, C. W. Carter and others. Everybody invited to go and carry their old Sacred Harps.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - April 12, 1905"
J.W. PEARSON and C.W. Carter will conduct a singing at Mount Pisgah next Sunday afternoon, using the Old Sacred Harp.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - April 26, 1905:
Rock Fence.
The singing at J. W. PEARSON's Sunday afternoon was pronounced O.K.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - May 16, 1906:
Mr. J. W. Pearson has sold his plantation to Mr. Davis Stevens (Stephens). He contemplates moving to Roanoke.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - August 16, 1906:
Double Head.
Prof. J. W. PEARSON now sports a new buggy and says he is ready to give you his best in the vocal line.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - March 27, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
The people of this place have agreed to meet the second Sunday evening in April to organize their singing for this year. Everybody is invited to come and bring the Old Sacred Harp. This is the only book allowed to be used at this place.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - April 3, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
Jumping Bill slightly misrepresented the announcement that appeared in the last week's items. We are going to use both books, the old and the new. It is agreeable to divide the time, and sing some in both, so come and bring your books.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - April 10, 1907:
Remember that everybody is cordially invited to be at Pleasant Hill second Sunday afternoon to organize a singing society. Bring your old Harp song book. This is the book that will be used by the society.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - May 1, 1907:
Pleasant Hill – For Last Week.
The Singing Society, at this place, organized last 2nd Sunday for the present year. A large crowd attended as usual. Everybody is invited to come, and especially those who have in their possession books belonging to the society. If you don't feel interested in the society, please hand your books back, as they are all out and they are needed. Everybody come and bring the new book – it will be used next second Sunday, and try to make this the most successful year of all.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - June 5, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
Next Sunday is our singing day. Everybody is invited to come and bring the Old Sacred Harp.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 3, 1907:
A good crowd was present at Mount Pisgah last 3rd Sunday afternoon. A memorial lesson in remembrance of Mr. Nathan Causey was sung by Mr. JERRY WALKER PEARSON.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 31, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
Bear in mind the all-day singing at this place Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in August. Everybody is cordially invited to come and bring their books, both new and old, and don't forget to bring well-filled baskets.
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"The LaFayette Sun - August 21, 1907:
Stroud.
The "Old Harpers" met at Mount Pisgah Sunday with a very good crowd.
Pleasant Hill.
The all day singing at this place the 2nd Saturday may be equaled but never excelled. We had the best singing, the best behavior that could be had, if possible, and plenty to eat.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - September 4, 1907:
J.W. PEARSON left Sunday for Evergreen where he went to secure two children from the Baptist Orphanage to make their home with him.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - May 13, 1908:
New Hope.
Prof. PEARSON's work is complete for the year 1908. He has organized a singing society for each Sunday evening, viz: New Hope on the first, Pleasant Hill on the second, Antioch on the third and Lane's Chapel on the fourth. Next fall he proposes to hold a singing convention at one of the above named places. We suggest that it be called Pearson Singing Convention in honor of Uncle Jerry.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - June 11, 1913:
J.W. PEARSON's stepfather, Wm. Ponder Sr., died near Truett last Sunday.
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Name: Jerry Walker Pearson
Birth Date: abt 1862
Birth Place: Alabama
Death Date: 2 May 1931
Death Place: Chambers, Alabama
Death Age: 69
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: Jerry Pearson
Mother Name: Malinda Davis (should be Dunson)
Spouse Name: Linda Pearson
FHL Film Number: 1908488
==========
Chambers County, AL Marriage Record:
J. W. Pearson and Linda F. Lee on November 8, 1883.
==========
1880 Chambers County, (Beat 3) AL Census:
#H69
William Ponder 35 Farming Born GA
Malindia Ponder 39F Wife Keeping House Born GA
*JEREMIAH Ponder (PEARSON) 18M Son Working on Farm Born AL
James Ponder 13M Son Working on Farm Born AL
Nora M. Ponder 12F Daughter Born AL
Odar L. Ponder 9F Daughter Born AL
Richmond Ponder 7M Son Born AL
Francis Ponder 4F Daughter Born AL
Martha Ponder 2F Daughter Born AL
Charley Bailey 23M No relation In School Born GA
*NOTE: J. W. PEARSON is incorrectly listed as a Ponder.
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1900 Chambers County, (Bloomingdale) AL Census:
#H198
Jerry Pearson 38M Farmer Born Dec. 1861 in AL (Married 15 years.)
Linda F. Pearson 36F Wife Born June 1863 in AL
Will Thompson 20M Boarder Farm Laborer Born July 1879 in AL
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1910 Randolph County, (Town of Roanoke) AL Census:
#H117
Jerrie W. Pearson 47M born AL Married 26 years
Linder F. Pearson 46F Wife born AL Married 26 years
Oscar L. Pearson 11M Adopted Son born United States
Alice M. Pearson 9F Adopted Daughter born United States
William F. Lee 29M Boarder born AL
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1920 Chambers County, (Pearson Cross Roads) AL Census:
#H174
Jerry W. Pearson 58M Farmer Born AL
Linda F. Lee 56F Wife Born AL
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1930 Chambers County, (Pearson Cross Roads) AL Census:
#H275
Jerrie W. Pearson 67M born AL
Linda Pearson 65F Wife born AL
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - November 18, 1896:
North Chambers – Nov. 16.
The all day singing at Pleasant Hill was largely attended, and greatly enjoyed. We owe it all to Prof. PEARSON for the good singing and to Prof. Beaird for his gentlemanly courtesy and hospitality that tried to make every one comfortable and pleasant.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun - February 11, 1903:
Chixanoxie.
The second Sunday in March the Pleasant Hill singings will begin for this year. About five years ago that man who is the synonym for song, J. W. PEARSON, organized the Pleasant Hill Singing Society. Every second Sunday since, save winters, from this school building has resounded symphonies grand and sweet. JERRY WALKER PEARSON as truly sings the gospel as any man preaches it. He has his soul in music, and music in his soul.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - April 15, 1903:
The Backwoods Corner.
The singing at Pleasant Hill last Sunday was a success, as Mr. PEARSON's singings always are.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - August 5, 1903:
The beginning of Prof. J. W. PEARSON's singing school at Pleasant Hill has been postponed til Aug. 3rd.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - August 12, 1903:
Happy Land.
Prof. J. W. PEARSON is conducting a singing school at Pleasant Hill this week. The attendance is large.
Pleasant Hill.
Prof. J. W. PEARSON's singing school is progressing nicely at this place. He had about 90 pupils last week and is expecting 15 to 20 more this week and next. He is teaching a fifteen days school, which will close Friday week.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - August 19, 1903:
Chixanoxee.
JERRY WALKER PEARSON will close his singing at Pleasant Hill next Friday. He has near a hundred pupils. The fact is Jerry "is a whole team" when it comes to singing.
Pleasant Hill.
Our singing school is progressing nicely. We expect a lot of company and nice behavior next Friday.
Mr. S. W. Anglin presented to the school another load of melons last week.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - September 2, 1903:
A Big Day at Pleasant Hill.
Three weeks ago that man whose name is a synonym for song, JERRY WALKER PEARSON, began a singing school at Pleasant Hill and before it closed the enrollment had reached eighty-five.
That they made good progress was proven last Friday when the public was invited to spend the day with them. By ten o'clock the ground was covered with people who at the noon hour partook of as grand a dinner as was ever spread under the shade of trees. After dinner, Prof. PEARSON reviewed his pupils, which showed that they had made good use of the time. After a recess, Rev. Henry M. Hurst, the notable Shanghai (Note: Shanghai was a name used when he wrote a column for the newspaper), was introduced to the audience and spoke for about thirty minutes. The address was quite eloquent and was spiced with a deal of humor. They were fortunate in securing "Shang". After the address, Elder W. B. Morgan made a very interesting talk that pleased everybody, and then the last song was sung and with a general handshake they all said good-bye.
It was a day of pleasure and profit, and we hope next year to spend another such day at Pleasant Hill.
- Bonnie Eloise.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - October 21, 1903:
Pleasant Hill.
The singing on last second Sunday was a success. We intend to continue through the winter if the weather will permit.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - November 11, 1903:
Double Head.
The singing society at Pleasant Hill has gone into winter quarters.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - March 16, 1904:
The singing society at Pleasant Hill conducted by Mr. J. W. PEARSON will begin their monthly meetings next Sunday afternoon.
Several of our young people attended the singing at Pearson's schoolhouse Sunday afternoon.
===========
"The LaFayette Sun" - May 11, 1904:
Double Head.
The all day singing has come and gone, and besides a lot of music I think Cupid shot quite a number of his arrows into the air – no me thinks from the bewitching smiles the young ladies were casting at their lovers they were into someone's hearts. The crowd was estimated at something more than a thousand. Roanoke was well represented.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - July 13, 1904:
Chapel Hill.
The people of this community have organized an Old Harp singing at this place and will meet every third Sunday p.m. Mr. J. W. PEARSON and his class, of Pleasant Hill, will be with them next third Sunday. Everybody invited.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - July 20, 1904:
Rock Fence.
Several of our young people attended the singing at Chapel Hill Sunday evening. Prof. J. W. PEARSON will teach a singing school at that place during the summer.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - April 12, 1905:
Double Head.
I am requested to announce that there will be a singing on the third Sunday afternoon at Mount Pisgah by Profs. J. W. PEARSON, C. W. Carter and others. Everybody invited to go and carry their old Sacred Harps.
==========
"The Roanoke Leader" - April 12, 1905"
J.W. PEARSON and C.W. Carter will conduct a singing at Mount Pisgah next Sunday afternoon, using the Old Sacred Harp.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - April 26, 1905:
Rock Fence.
The singing at J. W. PEARSON's Sunday afternoon was pronounced O.K.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - May 16, 1906:
Mr. J. W. Pearson has sold his plantation to Mr. Davis Stevens (Stephens). He contemplates moving to Roanoke.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - August 16, 1906:
Double Head.
Prof. J. W. PEARSON now sports a new buggy and says he is ready to give you his best in the vocal line.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - March 27, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
The people of this place have agreed to meet the second Sunday evening in April to organize their singing for this year. Everybody is invited to come and bring the Old Sacred Harp. This is the only book allowed to be used at this place.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - April 3, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
Jumping Bill slightly misrepresented the announcement that appeared in the last week's items. We are going to use both books, the old and the new. It is agreeable to divide the time, and sing some in both, so come and bring your books.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - April 10, 1907:
Remember that everybody is cordially invited to be at Pleasant Hill second Sunday afternoon to organize a singing society. Bring your old Harp song book. This is the book that will be used by the society.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - May 1, 1907:
Pleasant Hill – For Last Week.
The Singing Society, at this place, organized last 2nd Sunday for the present year. A large crowd attended as usual. Everybody is invited to come, and especially those who have in their possession books belonging to the society. If you don't feel interested in the society, please hand your books back, as they are all out and they are needed. Everybody come and bring the new book – it will be used next second Sunday, and try to make this the most successful year of all.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - June 5, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
Next Sunday is our singing day. Everybody is invited to come and bring the Old Sacred Harp.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - July 3, 1907:
A good crowd was present at Mount Pisgah last 3rd Sunday afternoon. A memorial lesson in remembrance of Mr. Nathan Causey was sung by Mr. JERRY WALKER PEARSON.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - July 31, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
Bear in mind the all-day singing at this place Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in August. Everybody is cordially invited to come and bring their books, both new and old, and don't forget to bring well-filled baskets.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun - August 21, 1907:
Stroud.
The "Old Harpers" met at Mount Pisgah Sunday with a very good crowd.
Pleasant Hill.
The all day singing at this place the 2nd Saturday may be equaled but never excelled. We had the best singing, the best behavior that could be had, if possible, and plenty to eat.
==========
"The Roanoke Leader" - September 4, 1907:
J.W. PEARSON left Sunday for Evergreen where he went to secure two children from the Baptist Orphanage to make their home with him.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - May 13, 1908:
New Hope.
Prof. PEARSON's work is complete for the year 1908. He has organized a singing society for each Sunday evening, viz: New Hope on the first, Pleasant Hill on the second, Antioch on the third and Lane's Chapel on the fourth. Next fall he proposes to hold a singing convention at one of the above named places. We suggest that it be called Pearson Singing Convention in honor of Uncle Jerry.
==========
"The Roanoke Leader" - June 11, 1913:
J.W. PEARSON's stepfather, Wm. Ponder Sr., died near Truett last Sunday.
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Alabama Deaths and Burials Index.
Name: Jerry Walker Pearson
Birth Date: abt 1862
Birth Place: Alabama
Death Date: 2 May 1931
Death Place: Chambers, Alabama
Death Age: 69
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: Jerry Pearson
Mother Name: Malinda Davis (should be Dunson)
Spouse Name: Linda Pearson
FHL Film Number: 1908488
==========
Chambers County, AL Marriage Record:
J. W. Pearson and Linda F. Lee on November 8, 1883.
==========
1880 Chambers County, (Beat 3) AL Census:
#H69
William Ponder 35 Farming Born GA
Malindia Ponder 39F Wife Keeping House Born GA
*JEREMIAH Ponder (PEARSON) 18M Son Working on Farm Born AL
James Ponder 13M Son Working on Farm Born AL
Nora M. Ponder 12F Daughter Born AL
Odar L. Ponder 9F Daughter Born AL
Richmond Ponder 7M Son Born AL
Francis Ponder 4F Daughter Born AL
Martha Ponder 2F Daughter Born AL
Charley Bailey 23M No relation In School Born GA
*NOTE: J. W. PEARSON is incorrectly listed as a Ponder.
==========
1900 Chambers County, (Bloomingdale) AL Census:
#H198
Jerry Pearson 38M Farmer Born Dec. 1861 in AL (Married 15 years.)
Linda F. Pearson 36F Wife Born June 1863 in AL
Will Thompson 20M Boarder Farm Laborer Born July 1879 in AL
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1910 Randolph County, (Town of Roanoke) AL Census:
#H117
Jerrie W. Pearson 47M born AL Married 26 years
Linder F. Pearson 46F Wife born AL Married 26 years
Oscar L. Pearson 11M Adopted Son born United States
Alice M. Pearson 9F Adopted Daughter born United States
William F. Lee 29M Boarder born AL
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1920 Chambers County, (Pearson Cross Roads) AL Census:
#H174
Jerry W. Pearson 58M Farmer Born AL
Linda F. Lee 56F Wife Born AL
==========
1930 Chambers County, (Pearson Cross Roads) AL Census:
#H275
Jerrie W. Pearson 67M born AL
Linda Pearson 65F Wife born AL
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - November 18, 1896:
North Chambers – Nov. 16.
The all day singing at Pleasant Hill was largely attended, and greatly enjoyed. We owe it all to Prof. PEARSON for the good singing and to Prof. Beaird for his gentlemanly courtesy and hospitality that tried to make every one comfortable and pleasant.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun - February 11, 1903:
Chixanoxie.
The second Sunday in March the Pleasant Hill singings will begin for this year. About five years ago that man who is the synonym for song, J. W. PEARSON, organized the Pleasant Hill Singing Society. Every second Sunday since, save winters, from this school building has resounded symphonies grand and sweet. JERRY WALKER PEARSON as truly sings the gospel as any man preaches it. He has his soul in music, and music in his soul.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - April 15, 1903:
The Backwoods Corner.
The singing at Pleasant Hill last Sunday was a success, as Mr. PEARSON's singings always are.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - August 5, 1903:
The beginning of Prof. J. W. PEARSON's singing school at Pleasant Hill has been postponed til Aug. 3rd.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - August 12, 1903:
Happy Land.
Prof. J. W. PEARSON is conducting a singing school at Pleasant Hill this week. The attendance is large.
Pleasant Hill.
Prof. J. W. PEARSON's singing school is progressing nicely at this place. He had about 90 pupils last week and is expecting 15 to 20 more this week and next. He is teaching a fifteen days school, which will close Friday week.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - August 19, 1903:
Chixanoxee.
JERRY WALKER PEARSON will close his singing at Pleasant Hill next Friday. He has near a hundred pupils. The fact is Jerry "is a whole team" when it comes to singing.
Pleasant Hill.
Our singing school is progressing nicely. We expect a lot of company and nice behavior next Friday.
Mr. S. W. Anglin presented to the school another load of melons last week.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - September 2, 1903:
A Big Day at Pleasant Hill.
Three weeks ago that man whose name is a synonym for song, JERRY WALKER PEARSON, began a singing school at Pleasant Hill and before it closed the enrollment had reached eighty-five.
That they made good progress was proven last Friday when the public was invited to spend the day with them. By ten o'clock the ground was covered with people who at the noon hour partook of as grand a dinner as was ever spread under the shade of trees. After dinner, Prof. PEARSON reviewed his pupils, which showed that they had made good use of the time. After a recess, Rev. Henry M. Hurst, the notable Shanghai (Note: Shanghai was a name used when he wrote a column for the newspaper), was introduced to the audience and spoke for about thirty minutes. The address was quite eloquent and was spiced with a deal of humor. They were fortunate in securing "Shang". After the address, Elder W. B. Morgan made a very interesting talk that pleased everybody, and then the last song was sung and with a general handshake they all said good-bye.
It was a day of pleasure and profit, and we hope next year to spend another such day at Pleasant Hill.
- Bonnie Eloise.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - October 21, 1903:
Pleasant Hill.
The singing on last second Sunday was a success. We intend to continue through the winter if the weather will permit.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - November 11, 1903:
Double Head.
The singing society at Pleasant Hill has gone into winter quarters.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - March 16, 1904:
The singing society at Pleasant Hill conducted by Mr. J. W. PEARSON will begin their monthly meetings next Sunday afternoon.
Several of our young people attended the singing at Pearson's schoolhouse Sunday afternoon.
===========
"The LaFayette Sun" - May 11, 1904:
Double Head.
The all day singing has come and gone, and besides a lot of music I think Cupid shot quite a number of his arrows into the air – no me thinks from the bewitching smiles the young ladies were casting at their lovers they were into someone's hearts. The crowd was estimated at something more than a thousand. Roanoke was well represented.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - July 13, 1904:
Chapel Hill.
The people of this community have organized an Old Harp singing at this place and will meet every third Sunday p.m. Mr. J. W. PEARSON and his class, of Pleasant Hill, will be with them next third Sunday. Everybody invited.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - July 20, 1904:
Rock Fence.
Several of our young people attended the singing at Chapel Hill Sunday evening. Prof. J. W. PEARSON will teach a singing school at that place during the summer.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - April 12, 1905:
Double Head.
I am requested to announce that there will be a singing on the third Sunday afternoon at Mount Pisgah by Profs. J. W. PEARSON, C. W. Carter and others. Everybody invited to go and carry their old Sacred Harps.
==========
"The Roanoke Leader" - April 12, 1905"
J.W. PEARSON and C.W. Carter will conduct a singing at Mount Pisgah next Sunday afternoon, using the Old Sacred Harp.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - April 26, 1905:
Rock Fence.
The singing at J. W. PEARSON's Sunday afternoon was pronounced O.K.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - May 16, 1906:
Mr. J. W. Pearson has sold his plantation to Mr. Davis Stevens (Stephens). He contemplates moving to Roanoke.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - August 16, 1906:
Double Head.
Prof. J. W. PEARSON now sports a new buggy and says he is ready to give you his best in the vocal line.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - March 27, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
The people of this place have agreed to meet the second Sunday evening in April to organize their singing for this year. Everybody is invited to come and bring the Old Sacred Harp. This is the only book allowed to be used at this place.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - April 3, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
Jumping Bill slightly misrepresented the announcement that appeared in the last week's items. We are going to use both books, the old and the new. It is agreeable to divide the time, and sing some in both, so come and bring your books.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - April 10, 1907:
Remember that everybody is cordially invited to be at Pleasant Hill second Sunday afternoon to organize a singing society. Bring your old Harp song book. This is the book that will be used by the society.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - May 1, 1907:
Pleasant Hill – For Last Week.
The Singing Society, at this place, organized last 2nd Sunday for the present year. A large crowd attended as usual. Everybody is invited to come, and especially those who have in their possession books belonging to the society. If you don't feel interested in the society, please hand your books back, as they are all out and they are needed. Everybody come and bring the new book – it will be used next second Sunday, and try to make this the most successful year of all.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - June 5, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
Next Sunday is our singing day. Everybody is invited to come and bring the Old Sacred Harp.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 3, 1907:
A good crowd was present at Mount Pisgah last 3rd Sunday afternoon. A memorial lesson in remembrance of Mr. Nathan Causey was sung by Mr. JERRY WALKER PEARSON.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 31, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
Bear in mind the all-day singing at this place Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in August. Everybody is cordially invited to come and bring their books, both new and old, and don't forget to bring well-filled baskets.
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"The LaFayette Sun - August 21, 1907:
Stroud.
The "Old Harpers" met at Mount Pisgah Sunday with a very good crowd.
Pleasant Hill.
The all day singing at this place the 2nd Saturday may be equaled but never excelled. We had the best singing, the best behavior that could be had, if possible, and plenty to eat.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - September 4, 1907:
J.W. PEARSON left Sunday for Evergreen where he went to secure two children from the Baptist Orphanage to make their home with him.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - May 13, 1908:
New Hope.
Prof. PEARSON's work is complete for the year 1908. He has organized a singing society for each Sunday evening, viz: New Hope on the first, Pleasant Hill on the second, Antioch on the third and Lane's Chapel on the fourth. Next fall he proposes to hold a singing convention at one of the above named places. We suggest that it be called Pearson Singing Convention in honor of Uncle Jerry.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - June 11, 1913:
J.W. PEARSON's stepfather, Wm. Ponder Sr., died near Truett last Sunday.
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Name: Jerry Walker Pearson
Birth Date: abt 1862
Birth Place: Alabama
Death Date: 2 May 1931
Death Place: Chambers, Alabama
Death Age: 69
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: Jerry Pearson
Mother Name: Malinda Davis (should be Dunson)
Spouse Name: Linda Pearson
FHL Film Number: 1908488
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Chambers County, AL Marriage Record:
J. W. Pearson and Linda F. Lee on November 8, 1883.
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1880 Chambers County, (Beat 3) AL Census:
#H69
William Ponder 35 Farming Born GA
Malindia Ponder 39F Wife Keeping House Born GA
*JEREMIAH Ponder (PEARSON) 18M Son Working on Farm Born AL
James Ponder 13M Son Working on Farm Born AL
Nora M. Ponder 12F Daughter Born AL
Odar L. Ponder 9F Daughter Born AL
Richmond Ponder 7M Son Born AL
Francis Ponder 4F Daughter Born AL
Martha Ponder 2F Daughter Born AL
Charley Bailey 23M No relation In School Born GA
*NOTE: J. W. PEARSON is incorrectly listed as a Ponder.
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1900 Chambers County, (Bloomingdale) AL Census:
#H198
Jerry Pearson 38M Farmer Born Dec. 1861 in AL (Married 15 years.)
Linda F. Pearson 36F Wife Born June 1863 in AL
Will Thompson 20M Boarder Farm Laborer Born July 1879 in AL
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1910 Randolph County, (Town of Roanoke) AL Census:
#H117
Jerrie W. Pearson 47M born AL Married 26 years
Linder F. Pearson 46F Wife born AL Married 26 years
Oscar L. Pearson 11M Adopted Son born United States
Alice M. Pearson 9F Adopted Daughter born United States
William F. Lee 29M Boarder born AL
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1920 Chambers County, (Pearson Cross Roads) AL Census:
#H174
Jerry W. Pearson 58M Farmer Born AL
Linda F. Lee 56F Wife Born AL
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1930 Chambers County, (Pearson Cross Roads) AL Census:
#H275
Jerrie W. Pearson 67M born AL
Linda Pearson 65F Wife born AL
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"The LaFayette Sun" - November 18, 1896:
North Chambers – Nov. 16.
The all day singing at Pleasant Hill was largely attended, and greatly enjoyed. We owe it all to Prof. PEARSON for the good singing and to Prof. Beaird for his gentlemanly courtesy and hospitality that tried to make every one comfortable and pleasant.
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"The LaFayette Sun - February 11, 1903:
Chixanoxie.
The second Sunday in March the Pleasant Hill singings will begin for this year. About five years ago that man who is the synonym for song, J. W. PEARSON, organized the Pleasant Hill Singing Society. Every second Sunday since, save winters, from this school building has resounded symphonies grand and sweet. JERRY WALKER PEARSON as truly sings the gospel as any man preaches it. He has his soul in music, and music in his soul.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - April 15, 1903:
The Backwoods Corner.
The singing at Pleasant Hill last Sunday was a success, as Mr. PEARSON's singings always are.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - August 5, 1903:
The beginning of Prof. J. W. PEARSON's singing school at Pleasant Hill has been postponed til Aug. 3rd.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - August 12, 1903:
Happy Land.
Prof. J. W. PEARSON is conducting a singing school at Pleasant Hill this week. The attendance is large.
Pleasant Hill.
Prof. J. W. PEARSON's singing school is progressing nicely at this place. He had about 90 pupils last week and is expecting 15 to 20 more this week and next. He is teaching a fifteen days school, which will close Friday week.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - August 19, 1903:
Chixanoxee.
JERRY WALKER PEARSON will close his singing at Pleasant Hill next Friday. He has near a hundred pupils. The fact is Jerry "is a whole team" when it comes to singing.
Pleasant Hill.
Our singing school is progressing nicely. We expect a lot of company and nice behavior next Friday.
Mr. S. W. Anglin presented to the school another load of melons last week.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - September 2, 1903:
A Big Day at Pleasant Hill.
Three weeks ago that man whose name is a synonym for song, JERRY WALKER PEARSON, began a singing school at Pleasant Hill and before it closed the enrollment had reached eighty-five.
That they made good progress was proven last Friday when the public was invited to spend the day with them. By ten o'clock the ground was covered with people who at the noon hour partook of as grand a dinner as was ever spread under the shade of trees. After dinner, Prof. PEARSON reviewed his pupils, which showed that they had made good use of the time. After a recess, Rev. Henry M. Hurst, the notable Shanghai (Note: Shanghai was a name used when he wrote a column for the newspaper), was introduced to the audience and spoke for about thirty minutes. The address was quite eloquent and was spiced with a deal of humor. They were fortunate in securing "Shang". After the address, Elder W. B. Morgan made a very interesting talk that pleased everybody, and then the last song was sung and with a general handshake they all said good-bye.
It was a day of pleasure and profit, and we hope next year to spend another such day at Pleasant Hill.
- Bonnie Eloise.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - October 21, 1903:
Pleasant Hill.
The singing on last second Sunday was a success. We intend to continue through the winter if the weather will permit.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - November 11, 1903:
Double Head.
The singing society at Pleasant Hill has gone into winter quarters.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - March 16, 1904:
The singing society at Pleasant Hill conducted by Mr. J. W. PEARSON will begin their monthly meetings next Sunday afternoon.
Several of our young people attended the singing at Pearson's schoolhouse Sunday afternoon.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - May 11, 1904:
Double Head.
The all day singing has come and gone, and besides a lot of music I think Cupid shot quite a number of his arrows into the air – no me thinks from the bewitching smiles the young ladies were casting at their lovers they were into someone's hearts. The crowd was estimated at something more than a thousand. Roanoke was well represented.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 13, 1904:
Chapel Hill.
The people of this community have organized an Old Harp singing at this place and will meet every third Sunday p.m. Mr. J. W. PEARSON and his class, of Pleasant Hill, will be with them next third Sunday. Everybody invited.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 20, 1904:
Rock Fence.
Several of our young people attended the singing at Chapel Hill Sunday evening. Prof. J. W. PEARSON will teach a singing school at that place during the summer.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - April 12, 1905:
Double Head.
I am requested to announce that there will be a singing on the third Sunday afternoon at Mount Pisgah by Profs. J. W. PEARSON, C. W. Carter and others. Everybody invited to go and carry their old Sacred Harps.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - April 12, 1905"
J.W. PEARSON and C.W. Carter will conduct a singing at Mount Pisgah next Sunday afternoon, using the Old Sacred Harp.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - April 26, 1905:
Rock Fence.
The singing at J. W. PEARSON's Sunday afternoon was pronounced O.K.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - May 16, 1906:
Mr. J. W. Pearson has sold his plantation to Mr. Davis Stevens (Stephens). He contemplates moving to Roanoke.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - August 16, 1906:
Double Head.
Prof. J. W. PEARSON now sports a new buggy and says he is ready to give you his best in the vocal line.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - March 27, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
The people of this place have agreed to meet the second Sunday evening in April to organize their singing for this year. Everybody is invited to come and bring the Old Sacred Harp. This is the only book allowed to be used at this place.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - April 3, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
Jumping Bill slightly misrepresented the announcement that appeared in the last week's items. We are going to use both books, the old and the new. It is agreeable to divide the time, and sing some in both, so come and bring your books.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - April 10, 1907:
Remember that everybody is cordially invited to be at Pleasant Hill second Sunday afternoon to organize a singing society. Bring your old Harp song book. This is the book that will be used by the society.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - May 1, 1907:
Pleasant Hill – For Last Week.
The Singing Society, at this place, organized last 2nd Sunday for the present year. A large crowd attended as usual. Everybody is invited to come, and especially those who have in their possession books belonging to the society. If you don't feel interested in the society, please hand your books back, as they are all out and they are needed. Everybody come and bring the new book – it will be used next second Sunday, and try to make this the most successful year of all.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - June 5, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
Next Sunday is our singing day. Everybody is invited to come and bring the Old Sacred Harp.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 3, 1907:
A good crowd was present at Mount Pisgah last 3rd Sunday afternoon. A memorial lesson in remembrance of Mr. Nathan Causey was sung by Mr. JERRY WALKER PEARSON.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 31, 1907:
Pleasant Hill.
Bear in mind the all-day singing at this place Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in August. Everybody is cordially invited to come and bring their books, both new and old, and don't forget to bring well-filled baskets.
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"The LaFayette Sun - August 21, 1907:
Stroud.
The "Old Harpers" met at Mount Pisgah Sunday with a very good crowd.
Pleasant Hill.
The all day singing at this place the 2nd Saturday may be equaled but never excelled. We had the best singing, the best behavior that could be had, if possible, and plenty to eat.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - September 4, 1907:
J.W. PEARSON left Sunday for Evergreen where he went to secure two children from the Baptist Orphanage to make their home with him.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - May 13, 1908:
New Hope.
Prof. PEARSON's work is complete for the year 1908. He has organized a singing society for each Sunday evening, viz: New Hope on the first, Pleasant Hill on the second, Antioch on the third and Lane's Chapel on the fourth. Next fall he proposes to hold a singing convention at one of the above named places. We suggest that it be called Pearson Singing Convention in honor of Uncle Jerry.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - June 11, 1913:
J.W. PEARSON's stepfather, Wm. Ponder Sr., died near Truett last Sunday.
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