Tempy Ann Stancil|
Tempy Ann Stancil Hill 1902
Tempy Ann Stancil Hill was born April 10, 1868, and died Aug. 16, 1909.
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Tempy Ann's children |
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Delia Hill Sept. 1, 1890-Sept. 10, 1969 |
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Ronia Hill Sept. 2, 1891-Aug. 25, 1956 |
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John Fletcher Hill Aug. 23, 1893-Oct. 29, 1932 |
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Millard Lee Hill Dec. 27, 1894-Sept. 16, 1956 |
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William Moses Hill
Feb. 23, 1896-Nov. 3, 1977 |
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Delphia Pearl Hill Nov. 1, 1898-April 1, 1985 |
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James Clarence Hill March 23, 1900-Dec. 17, 1971 |
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George Preston Hill Dec. 23, 1902-June 11, 1935 |
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Edgar Resley Hill Aug. 12, 1903-Aug. 22, 1975 |
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Floyd 'Jack' Jackson Hill Oct. 15, 1905-July 7, 1988 |
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Tonie Hill Nov. 23, 1907-Sept. 11, 1990 |
Fred Hill built this house for his family.
Photo by Renn Stancil Hinton
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Tempy Ann Stancil, born on April 10, 1868, holds a special place in the Stancil family history. Let’s delve into her life and the remarkable moments that shaped it:
Tempy Ann was the fourth child and oldest daughter of John Thomas and Delaney Cathern Sasser Stancil. Growing up, she attended the Woodard School, where she completed grammar school alongside her sisters Arnettie and Catherine. The school year was brief—only four months from November to February—allowing time for planting, growing, and harvesting crops. Tempy Ann’s hard work extended beyond the classroom; she toiled alongside her mother and sisters in the fields, chopping and picking cotton.
Delaney, Tempy Ann’s mother, imparted valuable homemaking skills to her daughter. Tempy Ann learned to spin thread, knit, quilt, and sew—a testament to the practical knowledge passed down through generations.
Tempy Ann’s romantic journey took an interesting turn. She initially dated Morris Godwin, a neighbor who lived across the swamp. However, it wasn’t until she met Fred Hill that true love blossomed. Fred, despite his reputation as a drinker and whiskey maker, captured Tempy Ann’s heart. Their courtship faced challenges, including disapproval from Tempy Ann’s father, John Thomas, who didn’t hold Fred in high regard.
One memorable incident involved Tempy Ann’s brother, Josiah (known as “Joe”). During a corn shucking event attended by family and friends, Joe spotted Fred at the house, courting Tempy Ann. Joe promptly informed their father, leading to a heated exchange where John Thomas expressed his disapproval of Fred.
Fred Hill hailed from Smithfield and completed grammar school, as indicated by census records. He worked for Ben Woodard, a landowner who had generously donated the land for the Woodard School—a connection that tied Tempy Ann’s family to their educational roots.
Tempy Ann’s faith played a significant role in her life. She joined the Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church, finding solace and community within its walls.
Tempy Ann Stancil’s story is woven into the fabric of her family’s history, reflecting the challenges, love, and resilience of generations past.
Fred and Tempy Ann continued to meet on the sly and decided to get married. Alvin Raines helped Tempy Ann and Fred Hill elope (Alvin Raines was half brother to Delaney Sasser Stancil and was Tempy Ann’s Uncle). Alvin and Tempy Ann decided that a whistle would be her signal to slip out of the house to meet Alvin and Fred. Alvin picked up Tempy Ann at midnight and took her and Fred Hill to Smithfield. Justice of the Peace B. Godwin married them in his office on Nov. 27, 1889. The Johnston County Marriage Registry listed them as F. A. Hill 23 and Tempy A. Stancil 21.
Delaney Sasser Stancil had a quilting party soon after Tempy Ann was married and invited her, she came without Fred.
John Thomas Stancil asked his daughter, “Where is Fred?”
Tempy replied, “I knew you would not want him here.”
Her Pa remarked, “Well you married him, so he can come.”
Tempy Ann was given land by her father. It joined up with the Hill farm. She was also given a cow.
Fred built a wooden board house on Tempy Ann’s land. It joined his land. There was a chimney at both ends, a hallway down the center. A kitchen was built on the back. There were both back and front porches stocked with rocking chairs.
Fred Hill barn.
Photo by Renn Stancil Hinton
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Fred kept a number of mules and horses. Harvey raised several mules. Fred sold a black and white mare to his brother-in-law, Harvey. This mare was the mother of “Zeb,” a spotted mule. Harvey sold “Zeb” to his brother George for $100.
Tempy Ann knitted stockings and sewed clothes for her children. She taught her daughters to knit, sew and quilt.
Tempy Ann and Fred’s first child died, it was unnamed and the sex isn’t known.
Tempy Ann and Fred had 11 living children. Delia, the oldest was born on Sept. 1, 1890, Ronia was born Sept. 2, 1891, John Fletcher was born Aug. 23, 1893, or May 30, 1894, Millard Lee was born in Dec. 27, 1894 or 1895, William Moses was born Feb. 23, 1896, Delphia Pearl was born Nov. 1, 1898, James Clarence was born March 23, 1900, George Preston was born Dec. 23, 1902, Resley H. was born in 1903, Floyd Jackson “Jack” was born Oct. 15, 1905, Tony was born Nov. 23, 1907.
Delaney delivered most of Tempy's children including the last one when both mother and child died.
Once when the children complained about the singing of the Mockingbird, Fred told his children, "Don't you bother the Mockingbird, it's my bird."
Fred Hill was a member of the Masonic Order and a Republican.
Fred had an anvil that he received from his brother Jethro. It was sold at his sale along with a syrup kettle.
Tempy Ann died in childbirth on Aug 16, 1909. She and the child were buried together in the Hill Family Cemetery.
Ages of Tempy Ann's children at her death
Delia 19 Ronia 18 Fletcher 16 Millard 14 William Moses 13 Delphia Pearl 11 James Clarence 9 Preston 7 Resley 6 Floyd Jack 4 Tony 2
Changing names of children
Names of the Children of Tempy Ann Stancil and Fred Hill in the census reports
1900 1910 1920 1930 Cordelia Delior Delia Velia Nella M. Roni A. Roney Ronie John F. Fletcher J J F John F Millinl Millard Millard Millard Moses Moses Mossies Moses Delpha P Pearl D Pearl Pearl Edwin Clarence J Clearnce Clarence Preston Resley H Floyd J Toney Tonie
Tempy Ann died in childbirth on August 16, 1909. Delia, 19 and Ronia, 18, looked after Fletcher 17, Millard 16, Moses 13, Delphia Pearl 10, Clarence 9, Preston 8, Resley 6, Jack 3 and Tony 20 months.
| Family Bible | Tempieand |
| 1870 U.S. Census | Tempy A. |
| 1880 U.S. Census | Tempy A. |
| Nov. 27, 1889 | Tempie H. Stancil married F.A. Hill |
| 1900 U.S. Census | Tempyan |
| Tombstone | Tempy A. |
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