Comment: Nellie was our maternal great-grandmother. She was well thought of in the community and considered a matriarch among its citizens. According to Grace Peacock (Nellie's granddaughter who Nellie raised as her own) many sought Nellie out for her wisdom, charitable hospitality, and good advice. She and her husband, Henry (elected sheriff before he died of pneumonia), were both well loved and standing pillars in the community.

We know little of Nellie's parents and her siblings. If you have any info concerning them, please contact us! After my mother talked with her sister, Hazel, 04/28/08, Aunt Hazel said Nellie had a brother, Jesse, and sister Victoria (Aunt Vicky) who married Perry Williams. Aunt Vicky was short while Uncle Perry was tall and lanky. Aunt Vicky was a diabetic. Mother remembers meeting Aunt Vicky at least once. Anita Harris forwarded a photo of Nellie's brother, John, to us as well as photos of Aunt Vicky and her children (Williams). According to a US census, John sold pianos for a living. Aunt Hazel also faintly remembered Nellie having a brother, Jasper.