Levi
J. LOVELESS, Sr. & Temperance JONES
Compiled by Patricia Freeman Hardin
(Photos and Documents)
Notes for LEVI J. LOVELESS, SR.:
Levi and his wife Temperance Jones Loveless along with two of his brothers left Laurens, SC by train in 1818 and located in Clarke and Oglethorpe Counties, GA for three years. Then he moved near Snellville, GA. Later he moved near Lawrenceville, GA.
He was a Baptist minister. Served on Grand Jury in 1829. Justice of the Peace in 1829 and 1833. Sheriff from 1836 to 1837. State Senator from 1838 to 1840. Justice of the Inferior Court from January 14, 1841 to January 15, 1845. Attended the Constitutional Convention in 1850 to consider Secession. Member of the General Assembly 1851-1852. Charter member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church near Lawrenceville, GA.
[Source: "History Of Gwinnett County Georgia 1818 - 1960, Vol. II"; by J. C. Flanigan; Copyright 1959; Gwinnett Historical Society, Inc., P. O. Box 261, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30246]
1829 -
Levi Loveless served as Justice of the Peace for Gwinnett County, GA District 407 from 1829 - . [source: "History of Gwinnett County Georgia 1818-1960, Vol. II" by J.C. Flanigan, 1959. page 22]
1830
Gwinnett County GA 1830 Census
Levi Loveless
2 males under 5
1 male 5-10
1 male 30-40
1 female 5-10
2 females 20-30
1832
Levi Loveless from Gwinnett County GA received lot 129 in Cherokee Land Lottery in Sixth District, First Section.
1833 -
Levi Loveless served as Justice of the Peace for Gwinnett County, GA District 407 from 1833 - . [source: "History of Gwinnett County Georgia 1818-1960, Vol. II" by J.C. Flanigan, 1959. page 23]
1836 - 1837
Levi Loveless served as County Sheriff for Gwinnett County, GA from 1836 - 1837. [source: "History of Gwinnett County Georgia 1818-1960, Vol. II" by J.C. Flanigan, 1959. page 14]
1838 - 1840
Levi Loveless served as a State Senator from Gwinnett County, GA from 1838 - 1840. [source: "History of Gwinnett County Georgia 1818-1960, Vol. II" by J.C. Flanigan, 1959. page 20]
1841 - 1845
Levi Loveless served as Justice of the Inferior Court of Gwinnett County, GA from Jan 14, 1841 - Jan 15, 1845. [source: "History of Gwinnett County Georgia 1818-1960, Vol. II" by J.C. Flanigan, 1959. page 13]
1850
Gwinnett County GA 1850 Census
36th Subdivision; Rockbridge District
Page 19
Levy LOVELESS, 51 m SC - farmer - $1800
Temperance, 41 f SC
Alley WRIGHT, 47 f SC
James W., 23 m GA
Thomas H., 21 m GA
John G., 18 m GA
Linny A., 16 f GA
Polly Ann, 14 f GA
Levi J., 12 m GA
Frances M., 10 f GA
Martha N., 8 f GA
Washington P., 4 m GA
1851 - 1852
Levi Loveless served as a Member of the General Assembly from Gwinnett County, GA from 1851 - 1852. [source: "History of Gwinnett County Georgia 1818-1960, Vol. II" by J.C. Flanigan, 1959. page 19]
1860
Gwinnett County GA 1860 Census
GMA 408; Yellow River P.O., Page 193
Levi LOVELESS, 61 m SC - farmer $2,500/$3,000
Temperence, 57 f SC
W. A., 38 m SC
John, 28 m SC
Mary, 23 f SC
L. J., 21 m SC
Francis, 19 m SC
4 slaves
1860
Gwinnett County GA Tax Digest (This Digest in not microfilmed but is located in the Archives Room at Gwinnett County Historical Society, Old Courthouse, Lawrenceville, GA)
Cates's District, page 42
Levy Loveless paid tax on 650 acres, land lot 75. He had no children between the ages of 6 and 18. Other Loveless in district were, W.A., John, James W. Loveless.
1861
Gwinnett County GA Tax Digest (This Digest in not microfilmed but is located in the Archives Room at Gwinnett County Historical Society, Old Courthouse, Lawrenceville, GA)
Cates's District, page 45
Levy Loveless paid tax on 650 acres had no children between the ages of 6 and 18. Levy Loveless was listed as a professional and he was listed as Agent for J. G. Loveless. Other Loveless in district were, W.A., L.J., James W. Loveless.
1864
Gwinnett County GA Tax Digest (This Digest in not microfilmed but is located in the Archives Room at Gwinnett County Historical Society, Old Courthouse, Lawrenceville, GA)
Cates's District # 408, page 7
Levi Loveless had: 11 sheep, 1 dog, 3 Employed Hands between 15-55 yrs. old, 800 acres in Gwinnett Co., 7 Slaves valued at $9100. Value of all before $200 deduct was $17006.
1870
Gwinnett County GA 1870 Census
Lawrenceville P.O., Page 71a
Levi Loveless, 71 SC; farmer; $1124/$518
Levi, Jr., 32 GA; farmer; $500/$100
Elizabeth, 45 GA; keeping house
Levi, 15 GA; farm labor
Octavia, 10 GA
Georgia, 7 GA
(Elizabeth was daughter of Levi Loveless. She was widow of William Williams Brand. She was living in house with her father in 1870 and the children listed after her are her children and the census taker forgot to list their last name as Brand.)
Letter of Administration recorded in Gwinnett County, GA Vol. 3, page 58 on August 13, 1873.
Final Returns recorded in Gwinnett County, GA Book 11, page 45 on June 29, 1876.
1873
Judge Richard D. Winn began in 1871 writing biographical sketches about some of Gwinnett County most distinguished citizens. In 1873 he wrote one such sketch about Levi Loveless.
LEVI LOVELESS
It is with pain that we announce the death of this estimable man who passed on the 24th instant in the 74th year of his age. He had been in feeble health for several years: and although he was able to go about transacting his ordinary business, yet death did not come upon him unexpectedly. It has been but a few months since he was in our office, and though appeared cheerful, he evidently felt that he had about finished his labors. He talked of his approaching death with a calmness that indicated a strong faith in his safety beyond the grave.
Mr. Loveless was born in South Carolina, but had been a citizen of this county for many years. He filled for a long time the office of judge of the Inferior Court and was several times elected to the state legislature. In 1850 he was one of the representatives from this county in the celebrated convention of that year.
For many years, and up to his death, he was a minister in high standing in the Baptist church. Of him it may be truly said that, although Providence had lengthened out his days to a ripe old age, he had not an enemy. With a kind heart and a liberality beyond his means, he went about doing good.
He was quiet and unobtrusive in his manner, gentle and kind in his disposition, but always to be found on the side of morality, whether as a citizen, judge of the Inferior Court, or member of the legislature. He leaves a spotless character and a bright example to these who come after him. Peace to his ashes. [source: "History of Gwinnett County Georgia 1818-1943, Vol. I" by J.C. Flanigan, 1943. page 320, 397, 398]
Children of LEVI LOVELESS and TEMPERANCE JONES:
i. WILLIAM A. LOVELESS, b. 1823, GA.
ii. ELIZABETH LOVELESS, b. 19 Dec 1824, GA; d. 8 Mar 1910, Gwinnett County, GA; m. WILLIAM WILLIAMS BRAND, 6 Feb 1845; b. 1822, Clarke County, GA; d. 12 Jul 1868, Little Rock, Pulaski County, ARK. See Sketch on William Williams BRAND and Elizabeth LOVELESS
iii. JAMES W. LOVELESS, b. 1827, GA; m. SARAH SHOCKLEY.
iv. JOHN GRIFFIN LOVELESS, b. 18 Aug 1831, Gwinnett County, GA; d. 24 Aug 1918, Gwinnett County, GA; m. (1) SARAH HANNAH SHOCKLEY; b. 8 Jul 1843; d. 15 Dec 1886, Gwinnett County, GA; m. (2) MATTIE J. UNK; d. 25 Dec 1938, Gwinnett County, GA.
v. LENA A. LOVELESS, b. 1834, Gwinnett County, GA; m. WILLIAM I. WOODWARD, 1855, Gwinnett County, GA.
vi. MARY ANN LOVELESS, b. 9 Jan 1834, Gwinnett County, GA; d. 4 Aug 1924, Gwinnett County, GA; m. THOMAS AKINS RUSSELL, c 1861; b. 17 Oct 1824, Anderson County, SC; d. 18 Feb 1909, Gwinnett County, GA.
vii. REV. LEVI J. LOVELESS, JR., b. 13 Apr 1838, Gwinnett County, GA; d. 29 Aug 1902, Gwinnett County, GA; m. ELIZABETH DAVENPORT; b. c 1848; d. 23 Nov 1918, Gwinnett County, GA.
viii. THOMAS H. LOVELESS, b. 1839, Gwinnett County, GA; m. ADELIA JANE OLIVER.
ix. FRANCES MARION LOVELESS, b. 1 May 1840, Gwinnett County, GA; d. 11 Apr 1863, Gwinnett County, GA.
x. MARTHA E. LOVELESS, b. 2 Dec 1842, Gwinnett County, GA; d. 16 Jul 1935, GA; m. JAMES W. WILSON, 1859, Gwinnett County, GA; b. 8 Oct 1833, GA; d. 23 Dec 1906, GA.
xi. WASHINGTON PINKNEY LOVELESS, b. 22 Apr 1846, Gwinnett County, GA; d. 8 Feb 1858, Gwinnett County, GA.