I believe her father, Francis Marion Ware, actually died in 1893. He is listed in the 1880 MS census in Smith Co., MS
F. M. Ware
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1880
Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 58
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Farmer
Race (Original): W
Ethnicity: American
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Birthplace: Georgia, United States
Birth Date: 1822
Spouse's Name: E. A. Ware
Spouse's Birthplace: Mississippi, United States
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace: Georgia, United States
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia, United States
Page: 320
Page Letter: B
Entry Number: 4549
Affiliate Film Number: T9-0664
GS Film number: 1254664
Digital Folder Number: 004241861
Image Number: 00421
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Self F. M. Ware M 58 Georgia, United States
Wife E. A. Ware F 37 Mississippi, United States
Daughter Lula Ware F 9 Mississippi, United States
Son Zolly Ware M 8 Mississippi, United States
Daughter S. N. Ware F 6 Mississippi, United States
Daughter Nancy Ware F 3 Mississippi, United States
Son F. J. Ware M 1 Mississippi, United States
Sister Nancy Ware F 33 Mississippi, United States

She was listed as Kittie in the 1900 MS census and she was listed as Nancy C. in the 1910 MS census.

Lawrence M Mcalpin Head M 38 Mississippi
Nancy C Mcalpin Wife F 33 Mississippi
Clefton N Mcalpin Son M 15 Mississippi
Ehrman T Mcalpin Son M 13 Mississippi
Zallie B M Mcalpin Son M 11 Mississippi
Newell N Mcalpin Son M 8 Mississippi
Wiley D Mcalpin Son M 6 Mississippi
Newman C Mcalpin Son M 4 Mississippi
Gabrill G Mcalpin Son M 1 Mississippi
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPDG-2J9 : accessed 23 December 2018), Lawrence M Mcalpin, Beat 3, Smith, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 112, sheet 6B, family 99, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 759; FHL microfilm 1,374,772.

Lawrence Mcalpin Head M 29 Mississippi
Kittie Mcalpin Wife F 23 Mississippi
Clifton Mcalpin Son M 6 Mississippi
Irma Mcalpin Son M 4 Mississippi
Zoly Mcalpin Son M 1 Mississippi
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9F3-RYV : accessed 23 December 2018), Lawrence Mcalpin, Beat 3 (east of Oschay Creek), Smith, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 103, sheet 11B, family 187, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,828.

Citure N Mcalpin Mother F 63 Mississippi
Clifton N Mcalpin Head M 45 Mississippi
Selia Mcalpin Wife F 44 Mississippi
Ershal C Mcalpin Son M 20 Mississippi
Vernon A Mcalpin Son M 18 Mississippi
La Vanne E Mcalpin Daughter F 16 Mississippi
Gwendalyn S Mcalpin Daughter F 14 Mississippi
Jeff P Mcalpin Son M 9 Mississippi
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VB3Q-V7F : 14 March 2018), Citure N Mcalpin, Beat 3, Smith, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 65-11, sheet 1A, line 38, family 9, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 2065.

Mrs. L M. McAlpin Passes In Her Sleep: Services Tuesday

Mrs. L. M. (Katherin) Mc Alpin at the age of 87 answered her summons to another life quietly and peacefully Monday morning at the home of her son, Newman McAlpin, with whom she had resided since the death of her husband in 1938.

Her still body was discovered in her bed shortly before 6 a.m. when her son entered her bedroom to arouse her for breakfast. The family physician stated that she had been dead only a short while.

A large host of friends and loved ones gathered at First Baptist Church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon to pay their last respects to his beloved lady who had been a source of inspiration to everyone who was privileged to know her intimately. The beautiful display of floral offerings which surrounded the casket and outlined the walls of the sanctuary expressed the esteem in which she was held and was a visible tribute to the wonderful christian life which she had so radiantly lived. Rev. C. A. Webb, Rev. Jerry Slonaker and Rev. E. A. Hester officiated with interment following in the Sharon cemetery under the direction of Mims Mitchell Funeral Home.

The passing of "Granny" McAlpin, as she was affectionately known by her host of friends and admirers, marked the passing of the last survivor of a second generation of settlers who came West from Georgia to settle in Smith County. She had lived in this section for a lifetime and had reared a family of ten children, 8 sons and 2 daughters, all of whom are still living.

Over her long span of years, there were many highlights in her life, but chiefest of these was the opportunity to live for a lifetime in the same community with the most of her ten children and to watch each of them undergo their individual successes and to take their respective positions of responsibility in hteir (sic their) chosen fields of vocation . . . being permitted not only to share with them their achievements but to enjoy the warmth and complete devotion generated from the unbroken circle.

Her life was a shining example of christian motherhood and to the end, she was found faithful in her church life. Through her dedication and faithfulness, many have received the assurance that is sufficient to sustain them in hours of trials and tribulations.

''Granny" McAlpin had lived and active life and in the past few years had become an ardent fisherman. Approximately two years ago she sustained a broken arm while on a fishing trip, but such an injury did not dampen her spirit or hamper her desire for her favorite pasttime.

Just a few days prior to her passing, she related to one son that she was anxiously awaiting warm weather so she could again get her fishing equipment and enjoy the comfort of the nearness to mother nature and the great outdoors.

From our midst has passed a wonderful lady and the void that has been created through her passing will be felt keenly in the lives of many.

Active pall barers were grandsons: L. J. McAlpin. L. C. McAlpin, Jeff McAlpin, Mavk Gardner, Dalton McAlpin, Delmas McAlpin, O. D. McAlpin and Jack McAlpin.

Survivors include 8 sons, C. N., E. T.. Rev. Z. B.. N. C, G. G., and F. M. McAlpin, all of Magee; N. N. McAlpin. Jackson; W. D. McAlpin, Mt. Olive; 2 daughters, Mrs. Thomas Gardner, Mt. Olive; Mrs. Lionel Sullivan, Magee; 35 grand children and 49 great grand children.

The Magee Courier, 03 Dec 1964, Thu, Page 1

Obit Contributor: Faye Nations McCardle (47144920) • [email protected]