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1891 Autograph Book
Natchez, Adams Co, MS.


Eva Riley [nee Bauer] Stinson

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BACKGROUND -

Eva Riley BAUER was born in Natchez, Adams Co, MS on 16 Mar 1878, the third child of CSA Veteran Theodore Lacy BAUER, born in New Orleans, LA, and Ellen Jane SCULLY, of Natchez.  On Christmas Day, 1891, at age 13, Eva received this autograph book as a gift.  It is not known from whom the book was received.

On 11 Mar 1903, Eva married Thomas Sidney STINSON, of Canton, Madison Co, MS.  They had five children: Eva Bauer, Thomas Sidney, Jr., Dorothy Anderson, Louis William, and Ruth Elizabeth.

Eva Riley Bauer Stinson died in Galveston, Galveston County, TX on April 6, 1958.  She is buried in the Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Adams County, MS.
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INSCRIPTIONS AND AUTOGRAPHS 
(Sorted by date)
DATE ENTRY SIGNATURE
25 Dec 1891 Title Page Eva R. Bauer
1 Jan 1892 To Eva. 
May all your days be spent in bliss. 
May all your plans succeed. 
Be but as happy as I wish, and 
You'll be blest indeed. 
I am ever your true friend. 
Ama Lindsay
1 Jan 1892 In the storms of  life, 
when you need an umbrella, 
May you have to uphold it, 
a handsome young fellow. 
Your true friend, 
Mp. [Ms.] Fitzpatrick
1 Jan 1891 [sic] Miss Eva, 
Iff [sic] recollections of friendships 
brighten moments of sadness, 
what a friend of delight is here, 
Treasured for thee. 
Iff [sic] advice and kind wishes 
bring goodness and gladness, 
How happy thy future must be.
W. S. Profilet
[No Date] To Eva 
Lock your heart 
In an old tin trunk, 
And marrie [sic] the fellow 
That does not get drunk.
Yours truly, 
B. F. Foster
13 Jan 1892 Dear Miss Eva, 
When Time, who steals our years away, 
Shall steal our pleasures too, 
The memory of the past will stay, 
And half our joys renew.
Truly, 
Wallace Lindsay
18 Jan 1892 To Sister, 
May Future, with her kindness smile. 
Wreath laurels for thy brow. 
May loving angels guard and help thee, 
Ever pure as thou art now.
Your Sister, 
Ruth 
[Ruth Bauer Stewart]
20 Jan 1892 Dear friend, 
Use gentle words for who can tell 
The blessings they impart. 
How oft thy fellas manna fell [sic] 
On some nigh fainting heart
Yours Lovingly, 
A. F. Samuels
23 Jan 1892 Be noble! 
and the nobleness that lies in other men 
sleeping but never dead, 
Will rise in majesty 
to meet thine own.
Yours affectionately 
Artie W. Means
2 Feb 1892 Miss Eva 
May the angels entwine for thee 
a wreath of immortality.
Very Truly 
Your Friend 
J. B. Holloman
8 Apr 1892 [No Entry] Retreat - 
Your Friend, 
Jennie Alexander
12 Apr 1892 Dear Eva 
I cannot wish thee great joys 
Than others here expressed. 
But I respond with every power, 
To wish thee ever bliss.
Your Friend, 
Cora Miles
17 Jan 1893 Dear Eva:- 
May thy life be a shadow 
Of sweetness and love, 
Till Angels shall whisper 
They home is above.
Your true friend 
Laura Holloman
23 Sep 1893 To Eva 
May your cheeks retain their dimples, 
May our heart be just as gay, 
Until some manly voice shall whisper, 
Dearest, will you name the day.
Your friend, 
Rebecca
12 Dec 1893 To Eva 
May each thought be pure and sincere Addressed upon these spotless pages; 
Reflections fond, they'll always prove, 
Youthful friend, through many ages.
Your true friend, 
D. K. Koritz
5 Jun 1894 Dear Eva. 
Whatever you are - be that. 
Whatever you say - be true. 
Straightforwardly act - 
Be honest - in fact, 
Be nobody else but  you.
Yours as ever 
Walter E. Fitzpatrick
21 [ukn] 1893 [This entry is written in Old Shorthand.] [Unknown]
[No Date] To Dearest Eva, 
Too-re-Loo-oo- 
Too-re-Lu 
For my Fing a Ling 
For a Roodelum 
And a Bum-Barlro 
[sic]
Lovingly, 
"Georgia"
[No date] To Eva 
Go, little book, thy destined course ?? 
Collect memorials of the first and true, 
And beg of every friend so near, 
Some token of rememberance dear.
Friend, 
Estelle
[No Date] To Eva 
May thy joys through life 
Be as deep as the sea 
And thy sorrors as light as its foam.
Your Friend, 
Julia

 
 
W.S. Profilit is believed to have been William Shields Profilet b March 22, 1876 in Natchez, MS; d  in Batesville, MS  He was married to DeErdra Gowdy b July 13, 1884.  They had 5 children and were located in Batesville, Memphis, Tenn and Sioux Falls, S. D.
Many thanks to Betty S. Murray for contributing this information.

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Wallace Lindsay is believed to be George Wallace Lindsay, Jr., a brother-in-law to Charles Theodore "Charlie" Bauer, the elder brother of Eva.

Descendants of LINDSAY

 1   LINDSAY
.... 2   Capt. George Wallace LINDSAY
........  +Mary Louise THORN
........... 3   John Claudius LINDSAY
........... 3   Mary "Mattie" "Lizzie" Elizabeth LINDSAY
...............  +Charles Theodore "Charlie" BAUER
.................. 4   Irma Louise BAUER
......................  +Robert Hall MCNEELY
......................... 5   Elizabeth Louise MCNEELY
.............................  +Anthony Grady BURNS
................................ 6   Irma Louise BURNS
....................................  +Roy Eugene KING
...................................... 7   Robert Grady KING
...................................... 7   Lance James KING
......................... 5   Robert Stanley (Buddy) MCNEELY
.............................  +Barbara Lucille DAY
................................ 6   Barbara Lynn MCNEELY
....................................  +Craig Allen BRADFORD
...................................... 7   Chase Allen BRADFORD
...................................... 7   Cole Bently BRADFORD
................................ 6   Robin Ann MCNEELY
....................................  +James Randy BENTLEY
...................................... 7   Conner McNeely BENTLEY
...................................... 7   Taylor Day BENTLEY
........... 3   Daniel Ashford LINDSAY
........... 3   Georgia Anna LINDSAY
........... 3   D. W. LINDSAY
........... 3   George Wallace LINDSAY, Jr.
...............  +Francis TATUM

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Cora Miles is believed to be the daughter and perhaps youngest child of Daniel B. and Arthema [nee Jaquemine] Miles, who were married 04 Jan 1859 in Adams Co., MS.  Both were born in MS, but for a time the couple lived in Old River, Chicot Co., AR where Daniel worked as a brick layer.  It is believed that Daniel died between 1874 and 1880, as he is not enumerated on the 1880 census with the family.  In 1880 and 1886 Arthema was living with her children in the 4th Ward, Natchez.  Her occupation was listed as seamstress.

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Artie Means is believed to be Artie W. Means (female), born in about 1866.  In 1886 she was enumerated on the Natchez census as a teacher living in the 1st Ward, Natchez, age 20, with her mother and siblings.  It is probable that she was Eva's teacher at the time Eva received her autograph book.

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Walter E. Fitzpatrick is probably Walter Eugene Fitzpatrick, born 26 Feb 1876. He is the son of Louis A. and Elenor Fitzpatrick.  Louis was a gunsmith, and owned a business in Natchez.  Walter is listed as a Vestryman 1901-1903 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Natchez.  He registered for the World War I draft, listing his address as 815 N. Rankin Street in Natchez.  His occupation was listed at merchant.  His build was medium, stout, with brown eyes and black hair.  Walter married Islah Inez UKN. 

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Jeannie Alexander is believed to be Virginia Alexander, daughter of James Withers Alexander, and (2nd wife) Almira Wyman.  Eva was the grandniece of Parthenia Everett, the first wife of James Withers Aleander.
Descendants of James Withers ALEXANDER

 1   [1] James Withers ALEXANDER
.  +Parthenia/Pythenia EVERETT
.... 2   Thomas E. ALEXANDER
........  +Leeander "Lee" HILL
........... 3   James F. ALEXANDER
........... 3   Ora L. ALEXANDER
........... 3   Virgie/ Virginia N. ALEXANDER
........... 3   Kenneth H. ALEXANDER
.... 2   Eliza Jane ALEXANDER
........  +John Palmer KETTERINGHAM
........... 3   Parthenia Elizabeth Duncan KETTERINGHAM
.... 2   Maria "Minnie" ALEXANDER
........  +John Newt RATLIFF
........... 3   W. J. RATLIFF
...............  +Ola CALCOTE
.... 2   William C. ALEXANDER
  *2nd Wife of [1] James Withers ALEXANDER:
.  +Almira WYMAN
.... 2   Virginia ALEXANDER

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