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Note: This is excerpted from an account written by Julia Cordelia Weissinger around 1910.
John Weissinger was intelligent but took no active part in politics. He
had quite a family and was living in Citronell, Ala. when the war came,
doing well in growing fruits and vegetables for the Mobile markets. His
eldest daughter, Fannie, married one Mr. Lloyd near
Columbus, Miss., a splendid man. She died, leaving 2 children, of whom I
know nothing. The next daughter Myra, married a Mr. Wingfield, a
Methodist minister of ability. He died leaving her with 7 children, 4
sons and 3 daughters. She died a few years ago, and was a sweet
christian character. Her eldest son, Gus, went to New Mo. where he was
living when last heard from. Walter, John and Richard have prospered and
do business, mercantile and planting in Greenwood and Shell Mound, this
state. Florence, eldest daughter, married first Randall Sclaghter, her
third cousin, and by him had 2 sons, fine fellows, Ron and Ed, both
married and now living in Sclaghter. Since Rondall's death Florence has
married Capt. Anderson, has one child, Florence, by this marriage, and
they also live at Sclaghter.
Alice Wingfield, second daughter, is married to Kennon Townes and has one
child, Florence. They live near Minter City and own quite a
property. Myra W., youngest child, has never married.
When the war ended so disastrously for the South, Uncle John swore he
would not live under the U. S. flag. He sold his property in Ala. and
sailed away to Brazil wife and children, Robert, Alex, Wesley, Florence
and Alice, and I think, one or two younger. He did not live many years
after, and lost some of his children before his death. Aunt Elizabeth
survived him many years, living to be quite old, and the other children
are permanent residents of Brazil.
When Dr. Wingfield died, Wesley Weissinger came from Brazil to aid his
sister Myra. He remained with her until quite sure that her sons were
dependable and would support her and their sisters. When he returned to
Brazil, he married a Spanish girl there.
John Wesley Sr. did leave at least 2 daughters behind in AL when he went
Brazil - we have a letter from his daughter Alice, who also went Brazil,
and who married Amos Cullen there, telling of Senior's death in Brazil
about 1870 - which is, of course, why there's not much concerning him!
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