Buffalo Baptist Assoc 1897 - Handy & Nancy DeShields Obituary This I have been hunting for 25 years! Minutes of the Annual Session of The Buffalo Baptist Association of Primitive Baptists, Held with Macedonia Church, Boone County, Ark. September 18th, 19th, and 20th, 1897. HANDY DESHIELDS was born in Coffee Co., Middle Tenn, Feb. 28, 1819. Came to Ark, in 1835. Professed a hope in Christ in 1837, and united with the Primitive Baptist Church. He always lived a devoted Christian, and was prompt to fill his seat on all occasions. He was married to Nancy Wamic, March 14, 1843. Departed this life Feb. 9th, 1897. and in his death we feel that our loss is his eternal gain. NANCY DESHIELDS was born in Marion Co., Tenn, in 1827. Embraced Christianity and joined the Baptist Church with her husband, always living a devoted Christian. Slept January 25, 1897. She leaves eight children, a host of relatives and friends to mourn her absence. NOTE: I believe the birth place of Nancy was Marion Co., Arkansas. These minutes were written in Boone County, Arkansas (next door to Marion Co). Since Handy was born in Tenn. I believe this was just picked up this way. All census' since 1850 has stated she was born in Arkansas. SPECIAL ATTENTION: NANCY died January 25, 1897 and Handy died 15 days later on February 9th, 1897. Reta DeShields Parton 1808 W Huntsville Springdale, Ar 72762 1-479-751-6947 [email protected] daughter of D W DeShields & Cora Irene Hamilton DeShields granddaughter of Dennie DeShields and Ruby Lee Austin DeShields gggranddaughter of John Wesley DeShields and Frankey Green DeShields ggggrandaughter of Handy DeShields and Nancy Womack DeShields