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William Ira Gann

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Ira Gann was born 1949, Gladewater, Gregg, Texas (son of William Ira Gann and Doris Leona Donaldson).

    William — Susan Marie Laubacher. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. William Lee Gann was born 1971, Canton, Stark, Ohio.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Ira GannWilliam Ira Gann was born 23 Feb 1928, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama (son of George Madison Gann and Mary Ann Hester); died 11 Apr 2011, Canton, Stark, Ohio; was buried 2 Jun 2011, Kilgore, Gregg, Texas.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Precinct 1, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 47-3
    • Occupation: 1957, Midland, Midland, Texas; Production assistant, Trice Production
    • Occupation: 1958, Midland, Midland, Texas; Assistant production superintendent, Trice Production
    • Occupation: 1959, Midland, Midland, Texas; Assistant production superintendent, Trice Production
    • Occupation: 1960, Midland, Midland, Texas; Assistant production superintendent, Trice Production
    • Residence: 1935, Precinct 1, Marion, Alabama; In the "same house" as in 1940
    • Residence: 1940, Precinct 1, Marion, Alabama; With parents George M and Mary A (Hester) Gann and seven siblings
    • Residence: 1957, Midland, Midland, Texas; 401 W Parker Ave
    • Residence: 1958, Midland, Midland, Texas; 401 W Parker Ave
    • Residence: 1959, Midland, Midland, Texas; 401 W Parker Ave
    • Residence: 1960, Midland, Midland, Texas; 401 W Parker Ave
    • Residence: 11 Apr 2011, Alliance, Stark, Ohio

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Kilgore City Cemetery

    Died:
    At Aultman Hospital

    William married Doris Leona Donaldson 2 Jun 1948, Gladewater, Gregg, Texas. Doris (daughter of Marvin Hazen Donaldson and Sadie Nancy Bell Nichols) was born 19 Feb 1930, Hesperus, La Plata, Colorado; died 29 Nov 2003, Canton, Stark, Ohio; was buried 3 Dec 2003, Kilgore, Gregg, Texas. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Doris Leona DonaldsonDoris Leona Donaldson was born 19 Feb 1930, Hesperus, La Plata, Colorado (daughter of Marvin Hazen Donaldson and Sadie Nancy Bell Nichols); died 29 Nov 2003, Canton, Stark, Ohio; was buried 3 Dec 2003, Kilgore, Gregg, Texas.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1930, Election District 11, La Plata, Colorado; Enumeration District 19
    • Census: 1940, Justice Precinct 4, Gregg, Texas; Enumeration District 92-21
    • Residence: 1 Jun 1930, Election District 11, La Plata, Colorado; Lantz Rd With parents Marvin H and Sadie N B (Nichols) Donaldson
    • Residence: 1935, Justice Precinct 4, Gregg, Texas
    • Residence: 1940, Justice Precinct 4, Gregg, Texas; Side Road of Spinks-Chapman Road; Leads to Sinclair Camp on A A King Lease With step-father Charlie E and mother Sadie N B (Nichols) Mashburn
    • Residence: 1957, Midland, Midland, Texas; 401 W Parker Ave
    • Residence: 1958, Midland, Midland, Texas; 401 W Parker Ave
    • Residence: 1959, Midland, Midland, Texas; 401 W Parker Ave
    • Residence: 1960, Midland, Midland, Texas; 401 W Parker Ave

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Kilgore City Cemetery

    Died:
    Aultman Hospital

    Children:
    1. 1. William Ira Gann was born 1949, Gladewater, Gregg, Texas.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George Madison GannGeorge Madison Gann was born 17 Mar 1897, Tremont, Itawamba, Mississippi (son of William Joshua Gann and Margaret Annie Logan); died 27 Oct 1943, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; was buried Hamilton, Marion, Alabama.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-68
    • Census: 1910, Tremont, Itawamba, Mississippi; Enumeration District 1-19
    • Census: 1930, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 47-3
    • Census: 1940, Precinct 1, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 47-3
    • Occupation: 1910, Tremont, Itawamba, Mississippi; Farm laborer, Home farm
    • Occupation: 31 Jul 1920, Logging
    • Occupation: 1930, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1940, Precinct 1, Marion, Alabama; A full-time farmer, his income was $0 in 1939
    • Residence: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama
    • Residence: 1910, Tremont, Itawamba, Mississippi; New Aberdeen Rd
    • Residence: 31 Jul 1920, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama
    • Residence: 1930, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; With wife Mary A (Hester) and four children
    • Residence: 1935, Precinct 1, Marion, Alabama; In the "same house" as in 1940
    • Residence: 1940, Precinct 1, Marion, Alabama; With wife Mary Ann (Hester) and eight children

    Notes:

    He never attended school

    Buried:
    Fulton Bridge Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery

    Died:
    Unable to find in FamilySearch "Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974" (04 Jan 2020)

    George married Mary Ann Hester 31 Jul 1920, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama. Mary (daughter of Roland Benton Hester and Mahala Caroline Stone) was born 13 Jan 1897, Marion Co., Alabama; died 3 Dec 1976, Flint, Genesee, Michigan; was buried Bef 11 Dec 1976, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann HesterMary Ann Hester was born 13 Jan 1897, Marion Co., Alabama (daughter of Roland Benton Hester and Mahala Caroline Stone); died 3 Dec 1976, Flint, Genesee, Michigan; was buried Bef 11 Dec 1976, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-68
    • Census: 1910, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-76
    • Census: 1920, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 10-57
    • Census: 1930, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 47-3
    • Census: 1940, Precinct 1, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 47-3
    • Occupation: 1910, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Farm laborer, General farm
    • Occupation: 1920, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Farmer, General Farm
    • Occupation: 31 Jul 1920, Housekeeping
    • Occupation: 1930, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1940, Precinct 1, Marion, Alabama; Unemployed, she was occupied full-time in the home
    • Occupation: 1960, Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan; Cook, Eastern Star Villa
    • Residence: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; With parents Roland B and Mahala C (Stone) Hester, a half-sister and two sisters
    • Residence: 1910, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; With mother Mahala C (Stone) Hester and a sister
    • Residence: 1920, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; With mother Mahala C (Stone) Hester
    • Residence: 31 Jul 1920, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama
    • Residence: 1930, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; With husband George M Gann and four children
    • Residence: 1935, Precinct 1, Marion, Alabama; In the "same house" as in 1940
    • Residence: 1940, Precinct 1, Marion, Alabama; With husband George M Gann and eight children
    • Residence: 1960, Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan; 738 S Main St
    • Residence: 1951 - 1974, Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan
    • Residence: 1974 - 1976, Flint, Genesee, Michigan

    Notes:

    She attended school through the sixth grade

    Buried:
    Fulton Bridge Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery

    Children:
    1. Roland Aubrey Gann was born 23 May 1921, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; died 11 Jan 2003, Odessa, Ector, Texas; was buried 14 Jan 2003.
    2. Annie Hazel Gann was born 1 Jun 1923, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; died 23 Dec 2016, McComb, Pike, Mississippi; was buried 28 Dec 2016, Walthall Co., Mississippi.
    3. 2. William Ira Gann was born 23 Feb 1928, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; died 11 Apr 2011, Canton, Stark, Ohio; was buried 2 Jun 2011, Kilgore, Gregg, Texas.
    4. Una Evelyn Gann was born 13 May 1930, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; died 2 Oct 2014, Gladewater, Gregg, Texas.
    5. Yancey Burr Gann was born 10 Jul 1932, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; died 1 Oct 1973; was buried Henderson, Rusk, Texas.
    6. Therrel Sylvia Gann was born 21 Oct 1935, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; died 7 Nov 2020, Burton, Genesee, Michigan.

  3. 6.  Marvin Hazen DonaldsonMarvin Hazen Donaldson was born 27 Apr 1910, New Mexico (son of Richard Fleming Donison and Roxie Anna Wardlow); died Aft 1965, Macon, Noxubee, Mississippi; was buried Shuqualak, Noxubee, Mississippi.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Hewitt Twp., Carter, Oklahoma; Enumeration District 3-54
    • Census: 1930, District 11, La Plata, Colorado; Enumeration District 19
    • Census: 1940, Hesperus, La Plata, Colorado; Enumeration District 34-22
    • Occupation: 1930, District 11, La Plata, Colorado; Farm Laborer, General Farm
    • Occupation: 9 Oct 1931, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico; Inmate Plead guilty and convicted of larceny on 9 Oct 1931; sentenced to 1 to 3 years
    • Occupation: 1940, Hesperus, La Plata, Colorado; Working 42 hours per week as a coal miner, he worked 50 weeks in 1939, earning $990.
    • Occupation: 1952, Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Longshoreman
    • Residence: 21 Jan 1919, Lexington, Cleveland, Oklahoma
    • Residence: 1920, Hewitt Twp., Carter, Oklahoma; Section 16, Wirt P.O. With parents Richard F and Roxie A (Wardlow) Donaldson and six siblings
    • Residence: 2 Feb 1921, Hewitt Twp., Carter, Oklahoma; Wirt P.O.
    • Residence: 21 Jan 1922, Hewitt Twp., Carter, Oklahoma; Wirt P.O.
    • Residence: 1930, District 11, La Plata, Colorado; Lantz Rd With wife Sadie N B (Nichols) and a daughter
    • Residence: 9 Oct 1931, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico; New Mexico State Penitentiary
    • Residence: 1935, La Plata Co., Colorado; In a rural area
    • Residence: 1940, Hesperus, La Plata, Colorado; With wife Amy I (Bennett) and a step-daughter
    • Residence: 1952, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; 941 Watson Ave

    Notes:

    Attended school through the sixth grade

    Died:
    Another researcher has a date of death of 11 Mar 1966; he was alive as of Christmas 1965

    Marvin Hazen died from Black Lung Disease, from working in mines in Silverton NM. He died at his step-daughter's home in Shuqualak MS.

    Marvin married Sadie Nancy Bell Nichols 25 Apr 1929, Aztec, San Juan, New Mexico; divorced 19 Feb 1930 - 11 Dec 1937. Sadie (daughter of Jay McCabe Nichols and Nancy Lynton Eaton) was born 23 Jul 1914, Red Star, Madison, Arkansas; died 18 Feb 1988, Longview, Gregg, Texas; was buried 20 Feb 1988, Kilgore, Gregg, Texas. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sadie Nancy Bell NicholsSadie Nancy Bell Nichols was born 23 Jul 1914, Red Star, Madison, Arkansas (daughter of Jay McCabe Nichols and Nancy Lynton Eaton); died 18 Feb 1988, Longview, Gregg, Texas; was buried 20 Feb 1988, Kilgore, Gregg, Texas.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma; Enumeration District 4-268
    • Census: 1930, Election District 11, La Plata, Colorado; Enumeration District 19
    • Census: 1940, Justice Precinct 4, Gregg, Texas; Enumeration District 92-21
    • Occupation: 1940, Justice Precinct 4, Gregg, Texas; Not employed, occupied full-time in the home
    • Residence: 1920, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma; Sixth St With parents Jay McC and Nancy L (Eaton) Nichols, six siblings, grandfather Oliver D Nichols and three boarders
    • Residence: 1930, Election District 11, La Plata, Colorado; Lantz Rd With husband Marvin H Donaldson and a daughter
    • Residence: 1935, Justice Precinct 4, Gregg, Texas
    • Residence: 1940, Justice Precinct 4, Gregg, Texas; With husband Charlie E Mashburn and a daughter
    • Residence: 1 May 1956, Kilgore, Rusk, Texas; On this date she is listed as a surviving child in her mother's obituary.
    • Residence: 1957, Kilgore, Rusk, Texas; 608 Emmons St
    • Residence: 1959, Kilgore, Rusk, Texas; 608 Emmons St
    • Residence: 1960, Kilgore, Rusk, Texas; 608 Emmons St
    • Residence: 1934 - 18 Feb 1988, Kilgore, Gregg, Texas
    • Social Security Number: Texas; 462-01-1051

    Notes:

    Attended school through seventh grade

    Birth:
    Born at 2:30 PM

    Buried:
    Kilgore City Cemetery

    Notes:

    This author is in possession of the original marriage license certificate

    Children:
    1. 3. Doris Leona Donaldson was born 19 Feb 1930, Hesperus, La Plata, Colorado; died 29 Nov 2003, Canton, Stark, Ohio; was buried 3 Dec 2003, Kilgore, Gregg, Texas.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Joshua Gann was born 13 Jan 1869, Marion Co., Alabama (son of Smith William Gann and Mary Ann Welch); died 1 Jan 1940 - 1 Apr 1940, Marion Co., Alabama; was buried Hamilton, Marion, Alabama.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Western District, Marion, Alabama
    • Census: 1880, Twp. 13 Range 13 W, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 246
    • Census: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-68
    • Census: 1910, Tremont, Itawamba, Mississippi; Enumeration District 1-19
    • Census: 1920, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 10-56
    • Census: 1930, Barnesville, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 47-24
    • Occupation: 1880, Twp. 13 Range 13 W, Marion, Alabama; At home
    • Occupation: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1910, Tremont, Itawamba, Mississippi; Farmer, General farm
    • Occupation: 18 Jun 1918; "R R Employee"
    • Occupation: 1920, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1930, Barnesville, Marion, Alabama; Farmer, General farm
    • Residence: 1870, Western District, Marion, Alabama; With parents Smith W and Mary A (Welch) Gann and one brother
    • Residence: 1880, Twp. 13 Range 13 W, Marion, Alabama; With mother Mary A (Welch) Gann and five siblings
    • Residence: 9 Feb 1892, Marion Co., Alabama
    • Residence: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; With wife Margaret A (Logan) and three children
    • Residence: 1910, Tremont, Itawamba, Mississippi; New Aberdeen Rd
    • Residence: 14 Nov 1910, Rara Avis, Itawamba, Mississippi
    • Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Hackleburg, Marion, Alabama; Son John S Gann's World War I draft registration card lists "Josh Gann" as his nearest living relative
    • Residence: 1920, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; With wife Mollie I and three children
    • Residence: 1930, Barnesville, Marion, Alabama; With second wife Mollie and three children
    • Residence: 13 Mar 1934, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama

    Notes:

    Birth:
    At the home of his grandmother, Rachel (Miller) Gann.

    Buried:
    Hamilton City Cemetery

    Died:
    His 2nd wife Mollie appears as a widow in the 1940 census

    William married Margaret Annie Logan 30 Mar 1892, Lamar Co., Alabama. Margaret (daughter of John Calvin Logan and Margaret Catherine Pate) was born 7 Jun 1873, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; died 1 Jun - 14 Nov 1910. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Margaret Annie Logan was born 7 Jun 1873, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama (daughter of John Calvin Logan and Margaret Catherine Pate); died 1 Jun - 14 Nov 1910.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Beat 1, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 245
    • Census: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-68
    • Census: 1910, Tremont, Itawamba, Mississippi; Enumeration District 1-19
    • Residence: 1880, Beat 1, Marion, Alabama; With parents John C and Margaret C (Pate) Logan and seven siblings
    • Residence: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; With husband William J Gann and three children
    • Residence: 1910, Tremont, Itawamba, Mississippi; New Aberdeen Rd

    Notes:

    Died:
    Death date is inferred based on her appearance in the 1910 census while William J Gann was licensed to remarry on 14 Nov 1910

    Notes:

    Married:
    Officiated by W J Kirk, Minister of the Gospel, at his residence

    Children:
    1. Mary J Gann was born Jul 1893, Alabama; died Bef 10 Aug 1939.
    2. 4. George Madison Gann was born 17 Mar 1897, Tremont, Itawamba, Mississippi; died 27 Oct 1943, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; was buried Hamilton, Marion, Alabama.
    3. John Smith Gann was born 15 Jul 1899, Tremont, Itawamba, Mississippi; died 14 Nov 1950, Marion Co., Alabama; was buried 15 Nov 1950, Marion Co., Alabama.
    4. James K Vardeman Gann was born 29 Sep 1903, Tremont, Itawamba, Mississippi; died 2 Dec 1973, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; was buried 5 Dec 1973, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama.
    5. Lee Roy Gann was born 8 Sep 1905, Tremont, Itawamba, Mississippi; died 28 Mar 1936, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; was buried 29 Mar 1936, Itawamba Co., Mississippi.
    6. Henry Gann was born 17 Jun 1908, Itawamba Co., Mississippi; died 08 Nov 1909, Itawamba Co., Mississippi.

  3. 10.  Roland Benton HesterRoland Benton Hester was born 20 May 1840, Franklin Co., Alabama (son of Roling Hester and Lucinda Richardson); died 11 Oct 1900, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; was buried Marion Co., Alabama.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
    • Census: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
    • Census: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
    • Census: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 89
    • Census: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-68
    • Civil War Veteran: 28 Mar 1861 - 01 Apr 1862, Alabama; Private, Co E, 2nd Alabama Infantry
    • Occupation: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Farm laborer
    • Occupation: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Farm laborer
    • Occupation: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Farm worker
    • Occupation: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; Farmer
    • Probate: 30 Oct 1900, Marion County, Alabama; Letters of administration granted to W H Carpenter, General Administrator
    • Probate: 16 Jan 1901, Marion County, Alabama; Estate sale of land scheduled for 11 Feb 1901
    • Probate: 27 Feb 1902, Marion County, Alabama; Final estate settlement
    • Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester, eight siblings and two uncles
    • Residence: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester and five siblings
    • Residence: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester and two brothers
    • Residence: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; In the home of brother Robert M Hester, with a sister, two nieces and son Arthur M Hester
    • Residence: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; With wife Mahala C (Stone) Hester and four daughters

    Notes:

    Roland Benton Hester was born May 20 1840 Franklin County Alabama, the fifth child of Roling Hester and Lucinda Richardson. He died 11 Oct 1900 in Hamilton, Alabama. He married 1st "Welty" (or Wealtha) Ann Malone. They had one son, Arthur McGara Hester (b. June 1 1872). After 1st wife passed away, Roland married Eva Malone, but soon Eva deceased and Roland took yet another wife, Susie Ann Cantrell (1856-1891) of Marion County, Alabama. To this third marriage was born three sons and one daughter: Garland Benton Hester (died as an infant); Rachael Lucretia Hester (1885-1935; married 1904 to Robert Charles Duncan, Jr.); William Chesley Hester (died as infant); and Moorman Sacratus Hester (died as infant).

    After 3rd wife, Susie Ann passed away on 28 June 1891, Roland married ( 17 Mar, 1892 Shottsville, AL) Mahala Caroline Stone (b. Mar 18, 1854-d. 1937) also of Marion Co., Alabama (daughter of John Lyle Stone). To this 4th marriage was born two daughters, Huldah Jane Hester (1895-1914; married Phillip Edgar Ritch)and Mary Ann Hester (1897-1976; married George Madison Gann). Roland's widow, Mahala, in July 1908, received a Confederate pension for his faithful service to the Confederacy. Eight years after his death, Mahala owned 40 acres in Marion County, one mare with two colts, a cow with calfs, one hog, a clock, and a horse wagon. Total property value: $227.00.

    Not found in Marion Co., Alabama online probate records (20 Oct 2015)

    Census:
    This census shows his name as "Robert" while his brother Robert is listed as "Roling." The census taker botched a number of other names in this family as well

    Census:
    Listed as "Robt J Hester"

    Buried:
    Hester Plot
    Terrell Cemetery

    Roland married Mahala Caroline Stone 21 Mar 1892, Shottsville, Marion, Alabama. Mahala (daughter of John Lyle Stone and Margaret Caroline Jaggers) was born 18 Mar 1854, Bull Mountain, Marion, Alabama; died 31 Dec 1937, Marion Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mahala Caroline StoneMahala Caroline Stone was born 18 Mar 1854, Bull Mountain, Marion, Alabama (daughter of John Lyle Stone and Margaret Caroline Jaggers); died 31 Dec 1937, Marion Co., Alabama.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Western Dist., Marion, Alabama; Pikeville P.O.
    • Census: 1870, Western District, Marion, Alabama; Pikeville P.O.
    • Census: 1880, Beat 3, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 237
    • Census: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-68
    • Census: 1910, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-76
    • Census: 1920, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 57
    • Census: 1930, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 47-3
    • Occupation: 1870, Western District, Marion, Alabama; Keeping house
    • Occupation: 1910, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Farmer, General farm
    • Occupation: 1920, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Farmer, General Farm
    • Residence: 1860, Western Dist., Marion, Alabama; With parents John L and Margaret C (Jaggers) Stone and seven siblings
    • Residence: 1870, Western District, Marion, Alabama; With mother Margaret C (Jaggers) and six siblings
    • Residence: 1880, Beat 3, Marion, Alabama; With brother Burzela Stone, mother Margaret C (Jaggers), sister Martha J
    • Residence: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; With husband Roland B Hester, three daughters and a step-daughter
    • Residence: 1910, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; With two daughters
    • Residence: 22 Oct 1914, Marion Co., Alabama; Near Hamilton
    • Residence: 1920, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; With a daughter
    • Residence: 1930, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Living alone
    • Residence: 21 Mar 1934, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; Rt. 1, living alone

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Confederate pension application: "Bullmountain, Marion, Ala."

    Notes:

    Married:
    Officiated by J D Stell, Minister of the Gospel

    The cited newspaper, Hamilton Times, gives the license date as the marriage date

    Children:
    1. Lucinda Hester was born 19 Mar 1893, Alabama; died 3 Sep 1900, Marion Co., Alabama; was buried Hamilton, Marion, Alabama.
    2. Huldah Jane Hester was born 28 Mar 1895, Alabama; died Mar 1977, Marion Co., Alabama; was buried Hamilton, Marion, Alabama.
    3. 5. Mary Ann Hester was born 13 Jan 1897, Marion Co., Alabama; died 3 Dec 1976, Flint, Genesee, Michigan; was buried Bef 11 Dec 1976, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama.

  5. 12.  Richard Fleming Donison was born 21 Mar 1872, Dexter, Stoddard, Missouri (son of George A Donison and Nancy C Hill); died 25 Apr 1949, Animas City, La Plata, Colorado; was buried Durango, La Plata, Colorado.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Castor Twp., Stoddard, Missouri; Enumeration District 161
    • Census: 1900, Castor Twp., Stoddard, Missouri; Enumeration District 12-121
    • Census: 1910, Pinos Wells, Torrance, New Mexico; Enumeration District 181-276
    • Census: 1920, Hewitt Twp., Carter, Oklahoma; Enumeration District 3-54
    • Census: 1930, Pleasant View, La Plata, Colorado
    • Census: 1940, Twp. 34N Range 11W, La Plata, Colorado; Enumeration District 34-29
    • Occupation: 1900, Castor Twp., Stoddard, Missouri; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1910, Pinos Wells, Torrance, New Mexico; Farmer, General farm
    • Occupation: 1920, Hewitt Twp., Carter, Oklahoma; Farmer, General
    • Occupation: 1930, Pleasant View, La Plata, Colorado; Farmer, General Farm
    • Occupation: 1940, Twp. 34N Range 11W, La Plata, Colorado; Farmer (unable to work)
    • Probate: 24 Jun 1949, Denver, Denver, Colorado; Colorado Attorney General John W. Metzger releases a lien held against Richard's half of five lots in Durango (formerly lots 32, 34, 36, 38, and 40 on Prospect St in Animas City)
    • Residence: 1880, Castor Twp., Stoddard, Missouri; With parents George A and Nancy C (Hill) Donison, four siblings and a domestic servant
    • Residence: 1900, Castor Twp., Stoddard, Missouri; With wife Roxie A (Wardlow)
    • Residence: 1910, Pinos Wells, Torrance, New Mexico; With wife Roxie A (Wardlow) and three children
    • Residence: 9 Apr 1912, Cedarvale, Torrance, New Mexico
    • Residence: 24 Dec 1914, Cedarvale, Torrance, New Mexico; "R. F. Donaldson is back again from Texas. They all come back."
    • Residence: 21 Jan 1919, Lexington, Cleveland, Oklahoma
    • Residence: 1920, Hewitt Twp., Carter, Oklahoma; Section 16, Wirt P.O. With wife Roxie A (Wardlow) and seven children
    • Residence: 2 Feb 1921, Hewitt Twp., Carter, Oklahoma; Wirt P.O.
    • Residence: 21 Jan 1922, Hewitt Twp., Carter, Oklahoma; Wirt P.O.
    • Residence: 1930, Pleasant View, La Plata, Colorado; With wife Roxie A (Wardlow) and four children
    • Residence: 1935, Twp. 34N Range 11W, La Plata, Colorado; Living in the "same house" as in 1940
    • Residence: 1940, Twp. 34N Range 11W, La Plata, Colorado; Pleasant View Rd. near Breen With daughter Pansy G Donaldson (Porter) and two grandchildren
    • Residence: 19 Feb 1947, Animas City, La Plata, Colorado
    • Residence: 1949, Durango, La Plata, Colorado; 3177 W 3rd Ave

    Notes:

    His education stopped at the 3rd grade.

    Per family legend, Richard Fleming Donison changed his last name to Donaldson between 1906 and 1908 some where en route from Missouri to New Mexico. There is rumor it had something to do with a murder and cover up.

    He is said to have been a cattle rustler who would steal cattle in New Mexico and take them south to sell. At one point he is said to have returned with a "squaw," whom he took as his wife. It is not said what would have happened to Roxie Ann (Wardlow) in order to allow this.

    Both these legends are completely counter to primary documents (e.g. court records, vital records, deed records, etc.), though the surname spelling does settle on "Donaldson" as Richard reaches adulthood, presumably because he was literate. Deed records of Stoddard Co., Missouri, use both "Donison" and "Donaldson" in reference to Richard's father, George A Donison/Donaldson.

    Not found in Cleveland Co., Oklahoma deed record indexes 1910-1926 (21 Jan 2019)

    Buried:
    Block 42, Lot NE 1/4 of 15
    Greenmount Cemetery

    Died:
    Animas City was later annexed into the city of Durango

    Richard married Roxie Anna Wardlow 23 Feb 1899, Dunklin Co., Missouri. Roxie (daughter of Hazen Wardlow and Martha Ann Delphia Banks) was born 16 Mar 1880, Ripley Co., Missouri; died 23 Mar 1936, Animas City, La Plata, Colorado; was buried Durango, La Plata, Colorado. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Roxie Anna Wardlow was born 16 Mar 1880, Ripley Co., Missouri (daughter of Hazen Wardlow and Martha Ann Delphia Banks); died 23 Mar 1936, Animas City, La Plata, Colorado; was buried Durango, La Plata, Colorado.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1880, Union Twp., Ripley, Missouri; Enumeration District 113
    • Census: 1900, Castor Twp., Stoddard, Missouri; Enumeration District 12-121
    • Census: 1910, Pinos Wells, Torrance, New Mexico; Enumeration District 181-276
    • Census: 1920, Hewitt Twp., Carter, Oklahoma; Enumeration District 3-54
    • Census: 1930, Pleasant View, La Plata, Colorado; Enumeration District 21
    • Residence: 1 Jun 1880, Union Twp., Ripley, Missouri; With parents Hazen and Martha A D (Banks) Wardlow and two half-siblings
    • Residence: 1900, Castor Twp., Stoddard, Missouri; With husband Richard F Donaldson
    • Residence: 1910, Pinos Wells, Torrance, New Mexico; With husband Richard F Donaldson and three children
    • Residence: 1920, Hewitt Twp., Carter, Oklahoma; With husband Richard F Donaldson and seven children
    • Residence: 1930, Pleasant View, La Plata, Colorado; With husband Richard F Donaldson and four children

    Notes:

    She may have died between 1906 - 1910. Family oral history indicates that husband Richard F Donaldson made his living around that time by stealing cattle from ranchers in New Mexico and taking them to Mexico to sell, and that he returned from one such trip with a Native American woman who bore Marvin H Donaldson and subsequent children.

    It is said that Roxie Ann died from pneumonia.

    Name:
    Some sources give Roxanna, some Roxie Ann, and some Roxie Anna

    Buried:
    Greenmount Cemetery

    Notes:

    Married:
    Solemnized by M J Whitaker, Minister of the Gospel, at his residence in Dunklin Co., Missouri

    Children:
    1. Walter Robert Donaldson was born 16 Sep 1900, Dexter, Stoddard, Missouri; died 4 Sep 1964, Farmington, San Juan, New Mexico; was buried San Juan Co., New Mexico.
    2. Rulea Augusta Donaldson was born 17 Jun 1901, Dexter, Stoddard, Missouri; died 20 Oct 1935, Breen, La Plata, Colorado; was buried Durango, La Plata, Colorado.
    3. Fredrick Henry Donaldson was born 1904, Dexter, Stoddard, Missouri; died 1905, Dexter, Stoddard, Missouri.
    4. Charles Donaldson was born 1906, Dexter, Stoddard, Missouri; died 1906, Dexter, Stoddard, Missouri.
    5. Jessie May Donaldson was born 23 May 1908, Estancia, Torrance, New Mexico; died 17 Apr 1983, Farmington, San Juan, New Mexico; was buried Belen, Valencia, New Mexico.
    6. 6. Marvin Hazen Donaldson was born 27 Apr 1910, New Mexico; died Aft 1965, Macon, Noxubee, Mississippi; was buried Shuqualak, Noxubee, Mississippi.
    7. Ruby Ann Frances Donaldson was born 1913; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Archie Lee Donaldson was born 7 Oct 1914, Afton, Dickens, Texas; died 2 Mar 1981, Durango, La Plata, Colorado.
    9. Mary Anielee Donaldson was born 22 May 1917, Raton, Colfax, New Mexico; died 15 Feb 1989, Blanding, San Juan, Utah; was buried 20 Feb 1989, Blanding, San Juan, Utah.
    10. Pansy Geneva Donaldson was born 13 Aug 1919, Cleveland Co., Oklahoma; died 7 Aug 1977, Silver City, Grant, New Mexico; was buried Durango, La Plata, Colorado.
    11. Donaldson was born 1920; died 1920.

  7. 14.  Jay McCabe NicholsJay McCabe Nichols was born 23 Aug 1874, Carlyle, Clinton, Illinois (son of Oliver David Nichols and Sarah Elydia Catherine Nichols); died 12 Jun 1944, Big Spring, Howard, Texas; was buried 14 Jun 1944, Howard Co., Texas.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Wade Twp., Clinton, Illinois; Enumeration District 88
    • Census: 1910, Justice Precinct 8, Stephens, Texas; Enumeration District 16-252
    • Census: 1920, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma; Enumeration District 4-268
    • Census: 1930, Precinct 3, San Juan, New Mexico; Enumeration District 23-4
    • Census: 1940, Precinct 6, Carson, Texas; Enumeration District 33-10B
    • Occupation: 1910, Justice Precinct 8, Stephens, Texas; Brick mason, House
    • Occupation: 12 Sep 1918, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1920, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1930, Precinct 3, San Juan, New Mexico; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1940, Precinct 6, Carson, Texas; Not employed, unable to work
    • Residence: 1880, Wade Twp., Clinton, Illinois; With parents Oliver D and Sarah C (Nichols) Nichols
    • Residence: 1910, Justice Precinct 8, Stephens, Texas; With wife Nancy L (Eaton) and five children
    • Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma
    • Residence: 1920, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma; Sixth St With wife Nancy L (Eaton), seven children, his father and three boarders
    • Residence: 1930, Precinct 3, San Juan, New Mexico; With a lodger
    • Residence: 1935, Precinct 6, Carson, Texas; In the "same house" as in 1940
    • Residence: 1940, Precinct 6, Carson, Texas; With daughter Sarah E (Nichols) and son-in-law Orel L Satterfield and three granddaughters
    • Social Security Number: 1962; 455-76-2035

    Notes:

    Attended school through the fifth grade

    No available online probate records for Howard Co., Texas (3 Jan 2018)

    Birth:
    Jay wrote a different birth date on his WW 1 Draft Registration Card; we show the date written by his parents into the family bible (presumably immediately following his birth)

    Jay married Nancy Lynton Eaton 20 Apr 1902, San Juan Co., New Mexico; divorced Bef 15 Apr 1939. Nancy (daughter of James Madison Eaton and Elizabeth Smart) was born 22 Aug 1883, Castell, Mason, Texas; died 1 May 1956, Gallup, McKinley, New Mexico; was buried 4 May 1956, Gladewater, Upshur, Texas. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Nancy Lynton Eaton was born 22 Aug 1883, Castell, Mason, Texas (daughter of James Madison Eaton and Elizabeth Smart); died 1 May 1956, Gallup, McKinley, New Mexico; was buried 4 May 1956, Gladewater, Upshur, Texas.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Cimarron, Union, New Mexico; Enumeration District 163
    • Census: 1910, Justice Precinct 8, Stephens, Texas; Enumeration District 16-252
    • Census: 1920, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma; Enumeration District 4-268
    • Census: 1930, Justice Precinct 2, Stephens, Texas; Enumeration District 215-7
    • Census: 1940, Justice Precinct 1, Stephens, Texas; Enumeration District 215-5
    • Occupation: 1920, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma; Keeping house, At home
    • Occupation: 1940, Justice Precinct 1, Stephens, Texas; Not employed, occupied full-time in the home
    • Residence: 1900, Cimarron, Union, New Mexico; On the Henry Waldroup ranch With parents James M and Elizabeth (Smart) Eaton and four siblings
    • Residence: 1910, Justice Precinct 8, Stephens, Texas; With husband Jay M Nichols and five children
    • Residence: 1920, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma; Sixth St With husband Jay McC Nichols, eight children, her father-in-law and three farm hands
    • Residence: 1930, Justice Precinct 2, Stephens, Texas; Breckenridge-Eliasville Rd With five children
    • Residence: 12 Nov 1934, Santa Anna, Coleman, Texas
    • Residence: 1935, Young Co., Texas
    • Residence: 1 Oct 1935, Bangs, Brown, Texas
    • Residence: 1940, Justice Precinct 1, Stephens, Texas; With husband John R Robbins and three children
    • Residence: 30 Apr 1942, Eliasville, Young, Texas
    • Residence: 1 May 1956, Gladewater, Gregg, Texas

    Notes:

    Attended school through seventh grade

    Available online probate records of Gregg Co., Texas do not include her date of death (28 Aug 2014)

    Residence:
    Nancy is listed as the contact for brother James R Eaton's World War II registration

    Buried:
    Sec F
    Gladewater Memorial Park

    Died:
    Apparently died while visiting a daughter and sister in New Mexico

    Children:
    1. Maudie Valentine Nichols was born 30 Oct 1900, Flora Vista, San Juan, New Mexico; died 22 Mar 1967, Los Angeles Co., California; was buried 24 Mar 1967, Sylmar, Los Angeles, California.
    2. Sarah Elydia Nichols was born 19 Jan 1903, Farmington, McKinley, New Mexico; died 8 Mar 1945, Gladewater, Gregg, Texas; was buried 11 Mar 1945, Kilgore, Gregg, Texas.
    3. Oliver David Nichols was born 6 May 1904, Farmington, McKinley, New Mexico; died 27 Sep 1981, Jones Co., Texas; was buried Phantom Hill, Jones, Texas.
    4. Sally Bessie Nichols was born 4 Nov 1905, Farmington, McKinley, New Mexico; died Aft 19 Feb 1976.
    5. Lillie Louella Nichols was born 16 Dec 1907, Goree, Knox, Texas; died 15 Jan 1908, Goree, Knox, Texas.
    6. Annie Alice Nichols was born 6 Jun 1909, Breckenridge, Stevens, Texas; died 15 Feb 1976, Gallup, McKinley, New Mexico; was buried 20 Feb 1976, Gallup, McKinley, New Mexico.
    7. John Samuel Nichols was born 14 Oct 1911, Pettigrew, Madison, Arkansas; died 22 Feb 1920, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma; was buried 23 Feb 1920.
    8. 7. Sadie Nancy Bell Nichols was born 23 Jul 1914, Red Star, Madison, Arkansas; died 18 Feb 1988, Longview, Gregg, Texas; was buried 20 Feb 1988, Kilgore, Gregg, Texas.
    9. Robert Ode Nichols was born 06 Mar 1916, Red Star, Madison, Arkansas; died 27 Dec 1919, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma.
    10. James Jay Nichols was born 30 Apr 1918, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma; died 5 Sep 2003, Hondo, Medina, Texas.
    11. Emma Edna Irene Nichols was born 23 Mar 1920, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma; died 27 Dec 2000, Hobbs, Lea, New Mexico; was buried 30 Dec 2000, Hobbs, Lea, New Mexico.
    12. Daniel Boyd McCabe Nichols was born 23 Mar 1922, Shamrock, Creek, Oklahoma; died 3 May 1970, Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska; was buried 8 May 1970, Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
    13. Evelyn Elizabeth Jewel Nichols was born 12 Oct 1924, Eliasville, Young, Texas; died 23 Apr 1999, Taylor Co., Texas; was buried Whittier, Los Angeles, California.
    14. Thomas Douglas Nichols was born 6 Apr 1927, Farmington, San Juan, New Mexico; died 7 Dec 2012; was buried 11 Dec 2012, Eastland, Eastland, Texas.


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