I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to find your pages of information on our common ancestors. To give you a little background on my side of our family, it is from Nathaniel and Jane Wilson down: Joseph A. and Mary E.'s oldest son William Henry, who was in White or Pulaski County, AR, when Nathaniel died, to his daughter Ida Francis who married William Wylie Dunn, to my mother Marietta Martha Dunn who married George Fredrick Goodwin, to me, Marietta Jo Goodwin.

The family broke up when my mother was a very small child, and she and her sister were raised in separate orphanages, the boys by families in White Co. She did know her parents before they died, but no one knew much info on the grandparents, and I'm still trying to find where they are buried. But I contacted Patty in Mississippi, and she gave me some names, and here I am at your site! Finally, a family for my Wilson line!! I am also still working on my contemporaries but would be glad to share what I have with you. Have you  been able to put the photos on line? I have a picture of William H. and his wife Sarah Francis Penn, as well as others, if you would be interested.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Your new cousin,
Jo

24.01--Mary Burdine Wilson, m1. Isom/Isham Gwin; m2. John Steadman; 2 children;  PHOTO
24.02--John Jones Wilson, m. Sarah B. Roark; 4 children;
24.03--William Wilson, died as infant
24.04--Rosann "Roe" Carlisle Jones Wilson, m. William Gwin; 8 children;  PHOTO
24.05--Ezekiel Monroe Wilson, m. Sarah Jane Cole; 6-7 children;
24.06--William Bramwell Wilson, m. unk.; 2 children;  PHOTO
24.07--Joseph Jones Abernathy Wilson, m. Mary E. High; 4 children;  PHOTO
24.08--James Washington Wilson; m. unk.; unk. children;
24.09--Samuel Rutherford Wilson, ; m. unk.; unk. children;
24.10--Nathaniel Marion Wilson; m. unk.; unk. children;  PHOTO

24.11--Isham Griffin Wilson; m.  Amanda A.; 6 children;  PHOTO

25.01--William Henry "Willie" Wilson, b. Aug 1852 in Selma, Dallas Co. or Shelby Co., AL(ages 7 and 68 in the 1860 and 1920 censuses, respectively); d. after 1920 [JMG Note: but d. at least after 1920 census, age 68]; bd. unk. place in AR.; m. unk. date/place to Sarah "Sally" Frances Penn, b. Nov 1857.

25.02--Texana Wilson, b. ca. 1856 (age 4 in the 1860 census, 14 in the 1870, but age/DOB listed in the 1900 as 45--Sep 1854); d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

25.03--Reuben Wilson, a minor over 14 and under 21, residing in Dallas Co., AL, b. ca. 1858 (age 2 in the 1860 census); d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

25.04--George Wilson, a minor over 14 and under 21, residing in Dallas Co., AL (b. after Aug 7 1860--see below--and no later than 1862, since over age 14 in 1876)

[Jo Goodwin NOTES:  "'General Land Office at Little Rock, AR  ...pursuant to the Act of ---,  approved 20th May 1862, To make Homestead to actual settlers on the  public domain' ...William H. Wilson has been established and duly  commissioned conformity to have for the East half of the NE Quarter Section 23, in Township 8 South, Range 12 W in the Dist of Lands surrounding to sale at Little Rock Ar, Containing 80 acres - signed J. Ulysses S. Grant, President of the US etc. Homestead Cert #361,  Application 1499."

This shows he homesteaded land in Pulaski Co, AR--was it for military service of his father from the Civil War?  Called "Uncle Willie" by most people, he was a very friendly man. He made wood furniture, mostly lawn furniture, and prank items from wood. He was known for making a wooden birthday cake, taking it to a person who was having a birthday and watching with delight as they tried to cut into it. He also made a wooden walking cane with colorful marbles in the handle and a pipe--like a bubble pipe--with a windmill on it. He'd  tell someone to blow it to make the windmill turn and it would blow powder in their face, and he would laugh and laugh.  He was living with Elphus and Velma Dallas, his daughter in 1920 but they moved to Black Oak/Caraway region of Arkansas, and Velma says he died there, but Henry Stocks, his friend, says he died in Little Rock while living with his son William Arthur.  I rather doubt that he was living with Arthur, as family stories of that relationship were of a less than desirable situation. Reager Lee Wilson says he thinks the family came from Sumter/Shelby Co., AL, around Wilsonville, but I have not proven this. He also says they visited Georgia many times, but he can't remember what the family name was they visited.  Info from Patty Taylor proves our direct line was in Dallas Co, AL, but also Joseph lived with his sister in Shelby Co, AL, for a time as did his daughter Texana, so there was some truth in what Reager remembered.]

From: "M. Jo Goodwin" <goodwinmjo@centurytel.net>
Date: Fri May 05, 2006  11:59:54 AM US/Mountain
To: <SLIiam@aol.com>, "'John Gwin'" <jmcdgwin@zianet.com>
Subject: William Henry Wilson

Hi Cousins, and HALLELUJAH!!!!!! EUREKA, I HAVE FOUND IT!!
Well, to be honest, not I but another woman whom I asked to search some local records for me, found the information on William Henry Wilson’s death!  She is going to send me a copy of the article, but gave me enough info from it to make sure it was the one I was seeking. He died in 1937 and according to that article was buried at Cypress Valley Cem. in Faulkner Co, AR (where many of the Wilson family are buried!) Evidently he has no stone as I’ve walked that cemetery over and over looking for both Wilson and Dunn family members and would have noticed that one for sure. I haven’t been there in about 4 yrs, but am going again this fall when it gets cooler, you can bet!! I will send you copies of this info when she sends it to me. She was wanting to be sure it was what I wanted before she sent it--can’t tell you how thrilled I was to get her msg. 
More info as I receive it ?
God Bless,

Jo

Below:  William Henry Wilson and Sarah Penn Wilson
(Owner of both pictures: Jo Goodwin.)

  16 Jun 1900 U.S. Census of El Paso Township, White Co., AR

Name	Birth Mo/Yr	Age	Relation	Sex	Occupation	POB	John Gwin's Comments
Wm. H. Wilson	Aug 1852	47	self	M	Farmer	AL	William Henry Wilson, s/o Joseph Jones Abernathy Wilson
Sarah Wilson	Nov 1857	42	wife	F		MS	Sarah Penn, wife of Wm. H.
William A. Wilson	Jan 1879	21	son	M	Farm Labor	AR	Jo Goodwin says: middle name = Arthur William
Nettie P. Wilson	Aug 1881	18	daughter	F		AR	Jo Goodwin says: mi = D.
Nola E. Wilson	1883	16	daughter	F	.	AR	Jo Goodwin says: Mary Enola "Nola" Wilson
Stella V. Wilson	Oct 1885	14	daughter	F	.	AR	Jo Goodwin says: Stella Viola "Vida" Wilson
Wallace Wilson	Sep 1889	10	son	M	.	AR	Jo Goodwin says: mi = G..
Ida Wilson	Oct 1890	9	daughter	F	.	AR	Jo Goodwin says: mn = Frances
Velma M. Wilson	Aug 1892	7	daughter	F	.	AR	Jo Goodwin says: mn = Mae .
Oma A. Wilson	Jul 1895	4	daughter	F	.	AR
Flora E. Wilson	Dec 1896	3	daughter	F		AR

 

Caraway Sun Caraway, Arkansas, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1937 William Wilson,  Caraway, Claimed _________________________________ Funeral rites were held Monday for William H. Wilson, of Caraway, who died Saturday, at Vilonia, Ark. Interment was at the Cypress Cemetery near that place in charge of the Farmers' Union Association. The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ida Dunn, of Little Rock, Mrs. Nettie Tanner of Little Rock, and Mrs. Velma Dallas, of Caraway and Arthur Wilson of Jonesboro. [Jo Goodwin Note: From: "M. Jo Goodwin" <goodwinmjo@centurytel.net> Date: Sun Jun 11, 2006  To: "'John Gwin'" <jmcdgwin@zianet.com> Subject: Wm Wilson obit Hi all -- Here is the obit Eileen sent to me from Paragould library. She said it was in the Caraway Sun paper, (Tues.,) Jan. 19, 1937, edition. It does not list his daughter Vida who was still living at that time ? not sure who put the notice in but am going to go to the funeral home, when I can, to see what other info I can get from them. -- Jo]

26.01--William Arthur Wilson, b. Aug 1879 at Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co, AR; d. after 1900; bd. unk.; m1. unk.; m2. Dora Priest (b. ca. 1882--28 in 1910 census; ) ch.; was a public school teacher at Vilonia, Faulkner Co., AR; Beebe Cemetery has the following two Priests: Priest, Imogene (old addition, first section, #53) - June 25, 1915 - Mar. 18, 1947; Priest, Wilma I. - Dec. 3, 1910 - Mar. 29, 1970

27.01--Albert "Buddy" Wilson, b. 1906, (1910 census: son 4 yr AR AR AR);

27.02--Irene Wilson, b. 1908; (1910 census: dau 2.5 yr AR AR AR); d. 1998; m. Roland Shillcutt (b. 1910; d. 1999)

28.01--Carl D. Shillcutt, m. Carolyn   [PRIVATE]

29.01--Chris Shillcutt, m. Holly Wilson  [PRIVATE]

29.02--Cindy Shillcutt, m. Mr. Hardy  [PRIVATE]

29.03--Cary Shillcutt, m. unk.   [PRIVATE]

29.04--Chana Shillcutt, m. Mr. Zakrzewski  [PRIVATE]

28.02--Roland Shillcutt,  [PRIVATE]

27.03--Ulmey (surname unk.--Priest?), b. ca. 1904 (1910 census: step dau 6 yr AR AR AR);

27.04--Christine Wilson, b. 1915

26.02--Nettie D. Wilson, , b. 29 Aug 1881 in Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co, AR; d. in "L. H." (could this be "L.A."?), CA on 27 Dec 1953, age 72, as Mrs. Nettie D. Leeper; bd. Forest Lawn Mem. Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA [Plot: Hillside, Map D29, Lot 5084, Space 4]--Find A Grave Memorial# 85905810; m1. John Sackett (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); unk. ch.; according to family legend, Nettie married John Sackett; m2. Arn Jones; m3. Mr. Tanner [John M. Gwin Note: The Tues., 19 Jan 1937, obituary of Nettie's father, William H. Wilson, lists his daughter, Mrs. Nettie Tanner, as one of his survivors. This, then, confirms that she was indeed married to this Mr. Tanner, at least on that date.]; m4. Mr. Perry; m5. Mr. Gunter; and 2 or 3 more before her death; last was Mr. Leeper. No info on places or dates or other kids; in 1910, the family was living with William Wilson in El Paso, White Co.,  AR;

[John M. Gwin Note: A descendent of John and Nettie who will remain anonymous until approval of family members is received has provided, in Mar 2005, and approved our publication of the information we've added above in this color and the photo of Nettie to the right, below.]

Below, left (and center): John Sackett and Nettie Wilson Sackett
(Owner of picture: Jo Goodwin.)
Right: Nettie at an older age, probably taken in the late 1930s to late 40s.

27.01--Edward Sackett, b.

27.02--Ledas Sackett, b. 1906

27.03--Clara Sackett, b. 1910

27.04--Albert Tanner, b.

26.03--Mary Enola "Nola" Wilson, b. 28 Dec 1885 in Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co, AR; d. 20 Jul 1929 in Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co., AR; bd. Cypress Valley Cem., Faulkner Co., AR--Find A Grave Memorial# 46663803; m. in White Co., AR, on 2 Nov 1903 to Garland Fletcher Vann (1888-1949; Garland m2. in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, to Florence Wawak); five ch.

[John M. Gwin Note: Another cousin checked in today--17 Dec 2005--Angela Marie Sullivan Lowe, who descends from Nola Wilson and Fletch Vann. From what she tells me, we are fourth cousins once removed, and she and Jo Goodwin are 2nd cousins once removed. She fills in blanks in her line for us in this blue color, below. She writes: "I found your website on the Wilson family and am thrilled! My grandfather was Joe Wilton Vann, Jr.; my grandmother was his second wife: Annie Violet Gee Vann. They had 2 children: Betty Jo Vann, Barbara Ann Vann. There was no "Mandy Vann" - I don't know where that came from. Betty Jo Vann married Herbert Newman, and they had one son: Herbert Newman. They divorced; and she married Travis Hartwick, and they had 2 children: Melissa Hartwick (Jenkins Fowler), Melanie Hartwick. Barbara Ann Vann is my mother. She married Hobart Lee Sullivan, Jr., and they had 4 children: Angela Marie Sullivan (Hardin Lowe)--me, Jamie Renee' Sullivan (Kuhn), Hobart Lee Sullivan, III, Frances Alicia "Tyke" Sullivan (Troutman). After they divorced, she married Carthel Mac Angel. They had no children. I (Angela Marie Sullivan) married David Ray Hardin, and we had one child: Violet Renee' Hardin. We divorced, and I am currently married to Alan Lee Lowe--we have no children. I will be glad to provide more detailed information if you like. By the way: Mary Ellen Woodall is buried in the Natural Steps Cemetery, along with her son, Fred Leon Vann, not in Beebe as indicated--Angela Lowe." To contact Angela, please e.mail me: jmcdgwin@zianet.com.]

1910 Census of Cypress Township, Faulkner Co #191/192

Garland F Vann, WM 28 m first time 7 yr AR TN TN;
Nola, wife, WF 26 mst time 7 yr 2 ch-2living AR Ala  Ms;

Buford 3 son;
Wilton 11/12 son.1

In the 1920 Census, Newton Township, Faulkner Co, #108/108

Garland is 38,
Nola is 36;
Buford is 12;
Joe W. is 11;
Mary is 7;
Berniece P is 4 and
Emmett is 7/12

27.01--Buford Vann, b. 1907; d. 1957; m1. Georganne (nee unk.); m2. Bonnie (nee unk.);

27.02--Joe Wilton Vann, Sr., b. 1909; d. unk.; m1. Mary Ellen Woodall (b. 1908; d. 1934); 2 ch.; [Angela Lowe Note: Mary Ellen Woodall is buried in the Natural Steps Cemetery, along with her son, Fred Leon Vann.]

Beebe Cemetery has the following Woodalls:
Woodall, George M.; 1851-1939; DS with Mary E. [John M. Gwin Note: Are these Mary Ellen's parents?]
Woodall, Mary E.; 1855-1947 [John M. Gwin Note: Are these Mary Ellen's parents?]
Woodall? ñ illegible stone one space south of George M. Woodall [John M. Gwin Note: Could this be Mary Ellen's sibling?]

28.01--Joe Wilton Vann, Jr., m1. Donna V. Snethen  [PRIVATE] ; div.; [JMG Note: I'm now in contact with Ms. Donna V. Snethen Vann. To contact her, e.mail me.]

29.01--Joe Wilton Vann, III;  [PRIVATE]

29.02--[daughter] Vann; [John M. Gwin Note: This dear cousin wrote in 2007 and respectfully requested that her family no longer be included in this site, with which request I am happy to comply. As I have reiterated often, this site belongs to those whose names appear here; please let me know what additions, corrections, or deletions I can make for you.]

29.03--Christopher Leon Vann, b. in Leon, Iowa in 1957; d. in Linden, TX, 1975; bd. Mesquite, TX

 JWV, Jr., m2. Marie Hall;  [PRIVATE]

28.02--Fred Leon Vann, b. 1933; d. 1971; [Angela Lowe Note: Mary Ellen Woodall is buried in the Natural Steps Cemetery, along with her son, Fred Leon Vann, not in Beebe as indicated.]

JWV, Sr., m2. Annie Violet Gee;  [PRIVATE]

28.03--Betty Jo Vann, b.; d. ; m1. Herbert Newman, 1 ch; div.;  [PRIVATE]

29.01--Herbert Newman  [PRIVATE]

BJV m2. Travis Hartwick; 2 ch.:  [PRIVATE]

29.02--Melissa Hartwick; m. Jenkins Fowler   [PRIVATE]

29.03--Melanie Hartwick  [PRIVATE]

28.04--Mandy Vann, b. [Angela Lowe Note: There was no "Mandy Vann"--I don't know where that came from.]

28.04--Barbara Ann Vann, b. unk.; m. Hobart Lee Sullivan, Jr.; 4 ch; div.  [PRIVATE]

29.01--Angela Marie Sullivan; m1. David Ray Hardin, and we had one child:  [PRIVATE]

30.01--Violet Renee' Hardin  [PRIVATE]

AMS m2. Alan Lee Lowe; no children  [PRIVATE]

29.02--Jamie Renee' Sullivan; m. Kuhn)   [PRIVATE]

29.03--Hobart Lee Sullivan, III   [PRIVATE]

29.04--Frances Alicia "Tyke" Sullivan; m. Troutman  [PRIVATE]

BAV m2. Carthel Mac Angel; no children.

JWV, Sr., m3. Thelma Hall;

Beebe Cemetery has the following Halls:
Hall, Blanche - Jan. 13, 1895 - July 20, 1966 ñ DS with Emma
Hall, C. H. ñ 1852 ñ 1932 ñ same stone with Harriet, Bessie and H. M. Lawrence
Hall, Emma - Jan. 14, 1888 - July 16, 1974
Hall, James A. - 1895 ñ 1955 ñ DS with Stella G.
Hall, Stella G. - 1895 - 1969
Hall, T. R. ñ 1877 ñ 1971

27.03--Mary Vann, b. 1913; m. Mr. Welch; 

Beebe Cemetery has the following Welches:
Welch, Eva E. Morton; b. November 18, 1918; d. July 1, 1984
Welch, Jame H. - Feb. 19, 1919 - July 16, 1980 - Tec4 U.S. Army WWII

MV m2. Mr. Guess;

28.01--Edward G. Guess,  [PRIVATE]

27.04--Bernice Pauline Vann, b.1915; m. Bob Stacks;

27.05--Emmett M. "Tex" Vann, b. 1919 Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co., AR; d. 13 Dec 1975 Long Beach, CA; bd. CA; m. unk.; four ch.

28.01--Larry Merle Vann, [PRIVATE]

   
From:     larvann@yahoo.com
    Subject:     My name is on this page
    Date:     February 17, 2012
    To:     jmcdgwin@zianet.com
    Reply-To:     larvannatyahoodotcom

Emmett M. "Tex" Vann was my father; I am Larry Merle Vann.  larvann at yahoo dot com

28.02--Tracy Vann, [PRIVATE]

28.03--Bonnie Vann, [PRIVATE]

28.04--Judy Vann,  [PRIVATE]

26.04--Stella Viola "Vida" Wilson, b. 4 Oct 1886 in Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co, AR; d. 15 Sep 1977; bd. Jonesboro Mem. Park Cem., Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR--Find A Grave Memorial# 13152362; m. 24 Dec 1901 in Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co., AR, to William Floyd Emison (b. 15 Aug 1887--31 in 1920 census--at Vilonia/Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co, AR; d. 20 Dec 1972 at Black Oak, AR; bd. Jonesboro Mem. Park Cem., Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR--Find A Grave Memorial# 13152357); at least 3 ch.; NOTES: he was in a train wreck; he had polydactyly--extra thumb on each hand;  1920 Census of Faulkner Co, Cypress Tship has Floyd Emerson/Emison 31; Vida 33; and

27.01--Toy Ann Emison, b. 1909--age 10 in 1920 census;  m. Everett Hazel b. 1906; d. 1979;

28.01--Shelby Jean Hazel, b.; m. Joseph M. Cartwright;  [PRIVATE]

29.01--Jennifer Ann "Jenny" Cartwright,   [PRIVATE]

29.02--Sally Lynn Cartwright,  [PRIVATE]

29.03--Carin Jo Cartwright,  [PRIVATE]

27.02--William "Willie" Ray Emison, b. 1916--age 5 in 1920 census); m. Annette Younger;

27.03--Arthur Forrest "Toots" Emison, b. 1918--age 4/12 in 1920 census); d. 2001; m. Geraldine Surber;

26.05--Wallace G. Wilson, b. Sep 1889 in Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co, AR; d. 6 Oct 1921 in Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co, AR (Wallace was killed by his brother-in-law, George Flake--see transcript  from Log Cabin Democrat on their reports of the murder, investigation and  trials); bd. Cypress Valley Cem., Villonia, Faulkner Co., AR--Find A Grave Memorial# 46663925; m. 19 Nov 1912 to Edna Vera Flake (b. 1890; d. 1923); four ch.;

In the 1920 census, Wallace G. and family are living in Pulaski Co, on the  Jacksonville and Conway Rd, farm #136/136:  Wallace G rents WM 30 AR AL MS; Edna V, wife WF 30 AL MS AL; and

27.01--William Wilson, b. unk; (does not appear in 1920 census);

27.02--Reager Lee Wilson, b. in AR 1914--age 5 in 1920 census); m. Johnnie K. Savage (b. 1917)

28.01--Edna Louise Wilson, b. 1939; m. Riben Irwin Stipe;

28.02--Fred Ray Wilson, b. 1943; m. unk.;

28.03--Herman Lee Wilson, b. 1944; m. unk.

29.01--Deborah Ann Wilson,   [PRIVATE]

29.02--Andy Wilson,  [PRIVATE]
 
29.03--Jeffrey Wade Wilson,  [PRIVATE]

27.03--Mayola Wilson, b. ca. 1917--age 2 11/12 in 1920 census); m. Ules Andrew Broyles (b. 1916; d. 1998); 7 ch.

28.01--Melba Broyles, m. Mr. Riley;   [PRIVATE]

Beebe Cemetery has the following Riley:
Riley, Roscoe Vose - son of C. Vose & Claudia Riley - June 24, - Oct 3, 1918

28.02--Linda Broyles, b.; m. Mr. Morden;  [PRIVATE]

29.01--Randy Morden;  [PRIVATE]

28.03--Rebecca Broyles, b.; m. Mr. McGuire;  [PRIVATE]

28.04--Brenda Broyles, b.; m. Mr. Knight;   [PRIVATE]

Beebe Cemetery has the following Knight:
Knight, Margaret O. - Nov. 13, 1906 - June 10, 1981

28.05--Ricky Broyles,  [PRIVATE]

28.06--Ronnie Broyles,  [PRIVATE]

28.07--Duane Broyles, b.  [PRIVATE]

27.04--Delila Wilson, b. 1919 (age 6/12 in 1920 census); d. 1961; m. Denver Edwards (b. 1907);

26.06--Ida Francis Wilson, b. Oct 1890, Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co, AR; d. 15 Aug 1940 in Benton Hospital, Benton Co, AR; bd. Bayou Meto, Bethel Cem., Pulaski Co, AR; ; m. on 3 Mar 1912 at White Co., AR, by Rev. B. C. Adams to William Wylie Dunn (twin, b. 23 Aug 1888 Marion/Baxter Co, AR; d. 29 Jun 1949 Rogers Hosp, Searcy, White Co, AR;  bd. Mt. Springs Cem, Mt. Springs, Faulkner Co, AR;); at least four ch.;

[Jo Goodwin Notes:   Story goes that Will was playing cards with the county judge, sheriff, etc. and thought he killed either the sheriff or judge, when he thought they were cheating. He lit out, abandoning his family. Later, he did  find four of his children, two others having previous died accidental deaths. (According to Ida's hospital record, she gave birth to seven children, but I have not found records for another child.) Will attempted to reconcile with his children and to a degree was successful. He moved to Caldwell, MO, for a while, married Mattie Counts Burks and lived with her for a while. After that marriage failed, he moved to the Mt. Springs community where he lived the remainder of his life. He was killed by his cousin, Harvey Stevens, at Mt. Springs community--hit in the head with a hoe one night as he came in from town, after being out drinking. Harvey was mentally impaired, and Will had taken him in to live with him, but Harvey did not like Will drinking. We still do not know if he knew it was Will Dunn that he killed, or if he thought he was "protecting" the property.]

[Jo Goodwin Notes:   This is my transcription of hospital records for Ida F. Dunn, Case No. 28659 year 1932 State Hospital for Nervous Diseases; admitted May 12, 1932 by Dr. Davis:  Father, William Wilson, born in Arkansas, living at 80.   Mother, Sallie Penn, born in Arkansas, died of chronic nephritis and an abscess of the liver at age of 59.  One sister, Nettie Tanner, is a patient in this institution, diagnosis being that of Dementia Praecox,  paranoid type.  Another sister, Enola Vann, was a patient here eighteen years ago, no diagnosis being made at that time.  She has one other sister but does not know of her whereabouts.  No brothers.  No history of  alcoholism, morph [unclear--admission record to hospital is faded out too badly] or criminality. States she was born in White Co., AR, about 42 years ago. Birth and early development were uneventful.  Has had sinus trouble and two operations, an appendectomy and some kind of uterine fixation. Menstruation has always been [unclear] and painful and menopause occurred two years ago.  Attended school [unclear] completed the grammar grades; although retention of school [unclear] at this time. Married at the age of 20 to William Dunn [unclear] three years ago. Eight children were born to this union, ages range from 9 to 19 years. Prior to their separation, they lived [unclear] Little Rock where he was employed by a rock crusher company and she worked at [unclear].  However, they formerly lived at Austin where she was engaged in  all [unclear] work.  While living in that neighborhood, one of her  children [unclear--suicide?] and another had a very severe attack of  influenza, also two girls gave patient a severe beating after she had accused their brother of attacking her daughter.  She also had some trouble with this boy who spoke very unkindly to her.  Many years ago, she was in a run-away, jumped from a buggy and sprained her ankle.  She also fractured her left leg in an attempt to keep her cow from being struck by a train. Upon one occasion, she jumped from an automobile when a man attacked her while taking her to nurse his wife who was ill. Clyde Spann gave her some medicine [unclear] in whisky which came near killing her and she thinks it contained poison, the supposed cause of present condition.  Physical factors, emotional strain, and financial stress. GENERAL APPEARANCE: Only fairly well nourished white woman about 49 years of age.  Height is 5 feet 3 inches, wt 109 pounds, hair dark and eyes brown, complexion very sallow. RESPIRATION AND CIRCULATORY ORGANS: chest is well formed, expansion rate is good. Radial pulse is 80, medium volume and tension.  BP is 110/70.  Another paper: with her file number and name and Correspondent: Mrs. J. E. Mason, Searcy, AR Residence Searcy, Co. White; Color: White Civil condition: Widowed; Birthplace: Arkansas; name and bpl of father: William Wilson, AR; Husband: William Dunn, Separated; No of Children 8; Education: ordinary; Years in AR 42; Race: Caucasion Sex: Female; Date of Birth 1890; Mother: Sallie Penn, born in AR; age of youngest child is 10 years; Diagnosis: Provisional: Paranoid condition with psychosis with cerebral syphilis. Admitted May 3, 1932; died 8-15-1940 at 6:45 AM; cause of death: Psychosis with cerebral syphilis; disposition of remains: Griffin Leggett, City.

[Jo Goodwin Note: left photo: Marietta Dunn and her mother, Ida; center photo, clockwise from bottom left: Ida's husband William Wylie Dunn and three of their children, Bill Dunn, Marietta Dunn, and Loda "Lola" Dunn Swagerty with her infant son, Johnny Swagerty (b. 1938);  right photo:  Henry James Dunn, twin brother of William Wylie Dunn.]

[Jo Goodwin Note: Interesting story of just how that picture (above, left) came to be.  Mom (Mareda) had saved and saved and finally had enough to change it into a quarter when her older sister, Lola, brought their mom, Ida, to visit one time.  Lola took Marietta and Ida shopping, and there was one of those picture booths that take your picture for a quarter.  Mom and Ida had their picture taken, and that was the one Mom saved--the only picture I have of Ida where you can really see her face.  Mom said Lola was really upset that they had spent the quarter on something so silly as a picture, but they were both happy about it, as they each had one of the pictures.  I don't know what happened to Ida's, but Mom later took hers and had it enlarged to 3x5, and I have it.]

From the 15 Jan 1920 census of Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co, AR: fam/res #160/163: Dunn, William wm, 30, m, POB all are AR AR AR;  Ida, wife, 28; Lois 7; Loda, 4; Mattie, 2; William, 7/12; 1930 ? he is living with the Mason family as a laborer, Searcy, White Co, AR.; Children of Lois and Blyss Gentry Dunn, all b. at Searcy, White Co, AR;

27.01--Unknown Dunn, b. unk., but bef. 1912

27.02--Unknown Dunn, b. unk., but bef. 1912

27.03--Owen Lois "Loyce Ottie" Dunn, son, b. Nov 28 1912, N. Little Rock, Pulaski Co, AR; d. 10 July 1993 in Searcy, White Co, AR., cremated, bd .at White Co Memorial Gardens, Searcy, White Co, AR; m. Blyss Gentry, (b. 14 Sep 1913 at 4 Mile Hill, White Co, AR; d. 20 Feb 2001, Searcy, White Co., AR; bd. at White Co. Memorial Gardens, in Searcy, AR);

28.01--Owen Gentry Dunn, b. 8 Aug 1935 at Searcy, White Co., AR; d. 27 Aug 2004 at home, Mt Pisgah, White Co., AR; bd. Methodist Ch. cem. at Mt. Pisgah, White Co.; m. 29 Apr 1956 at Mt. Pisgah, White Co., AR, to Myra Sue Crozier (b. 11 Aug 1935 in Mt. Pisgah; d. unk.; bd. unk.); 3 known ch.

30.01--Katherine Leigh Dunn   [PRIVATE]

30.02--Andrew Michael Dunn   [PRIVATE]

30.03--Nicholas Owen Dunn   [PRIVATE]

30.04--Susan Kay Dunn   [PRIVATE]

30.05--Elizabeth Marie Dunn   [PRIVATE]

29.02--Rhonda Sue Dunn m1. Jerry Wayne Best; m2. James Usery   [PRIVATE]

30.01--Brittany Sue Best  [PRIVATE]

30.02--Ashley Elizabeth Best  [PRIVATE]

30.03--Austin Wayne Best  [PRIVATE]

RSD m2. James Usery  [PRIVATE]

29.03--Jennifer Lea Dunn m. Sam Smothers  [PRIVATE]

30.01--Jacob Ryan Smothers  [PRIVATE]

30.02--Blyss Lauren Smothers  [PRIVATE]

28.02--Carolyn Blyss Dunn; m. John Householder  [PRIVATE]

29.01--Meribeth Dunn Householder, m. Mr. Burgwin;  [PRIVATE]

30.01--David Burgwin,   [PRIVATE]

MDH m2. Bill Stevens   [PRIVATE]

30.02--Melissa Rose Stevens  [PRIVATE]

30.03--John Christopher Stevens  [PRIVATE]

30.04--[Son] Stevens  [PRIVATE]

29.02--John Mark Householder  [PRIVATE],

29.01--Jeffrey Mark Sultan  [PRIVATE]

[29.02]--Illana Zehaua Sultan m. Ronnie Reisler   [PRIVATE]

[30.01]--Zehu Ateret Sultan-Reisler,  [PRIVATE]

[30.02]--Yardena Carmel Sultan-Reisler  [PRIVATE]

[30.03]--Tekoa Sultan-Reisler  [PRIVATE]

28.04--Danny Lane Dunn, m1. Elizabeth Mary Stark   [PRIVATE]

 
standing, l-r:  Dan Jr.'s aunt, Lois (Stark?); Dan Dunn, Jr.;
Elizabeth Mary Stark Dunn; seated: Laura Esparza; 1998

29.01--Dan Lane Dunn, Jr., m1. Lorenza Laura Esparza [Bruce (from prev. marr.)]  [PRIVATE]

left: Dan, Jan 2006; right: Laura and Dan ca. 1998 (wedding photo?)

[30.01]--Tabitha Joann Bruce Dunn, m. Andrew "Andy" Peters   [PRIVATE]

{31.01}--"Allie" Peters,   [PRIVATE]

[31.02]--Phillip Matthew Peters  [PRIVATE],

[30.02]--Samuel David Griffith, m. Evelyn  [PRIVATE] 

[31.01]--Isabelle Emma Griffith,   [PRIVATE]

[31.02]--Nina Griffith  [PRIVATE],

29.02--Ricky Lynn Dunn,   [PRIVATE]

28.05--Michael Duane Dunn; m. Mary Lou Taylor  [PRIVATE]

28.06--Mary Ann "Marianne" Dunn m. David Joe Wofford  [PRIVATE]

29.01--Bryan David Wofford m.  Erin Mosty  [PRIVATE]

From: Bryan Wofford <bwofford@gmail.com> Date: Tue May 24, 2005  01:07:13 PM US/Mountain To: jmcdgwin@zianet.com, goodwinmjo@yahoo.com
Subject: Info for your Joseph Wilson/Mary High page
John/Jo, I just "googled" my name and it came up on this web page.  This is some really interesting reading!  I'm Bryan David Wofford, son of Mary Ann (now "Marianne") Wofford (Dunn) and David Wofford.  Owen Lois and Blyss Dunn are my grandparents.  I'm not sure how recent you're going with this, but I wanted to pass along some info just in case you were updating it:  I was married in Austin on May 4, 2002 to Erin Mosty (b. 25 Mar 1975) of Center Point, TX.  Our son, Beck Scott Wofford, was just born 19 Apr 2005 here in Austin.  This is a great web page; will be fun for him to look at when he's older! Sincerely, Bryan Wofford

30.1--Beck Scott Wofford,   [PRIVATE]

28.07--Pamela Jean Dunn m. John Hassell Griffin;   [PRIVATE]

29.01--John Chad Griffin,   [PRIVATE]

29.02--Grant Barron Griffin, m. Martha Elizabeth Wardlaw  [PRIVATE]

Martha Elizabeth Wardlaw and Grant Barron Griffin were married on April 20, 2007, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The Rev. Alejandro Munroy officiated.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Terry Wardlaw of Highland Park. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sug Robertson of Lubbock, Texas, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aiken Wardlaw of La Fayette, Ga. The groom is the son of Mr. John Hassell Griffin and the late Mrs. Pamela Dunn Griffin of Searcy, Ark. He is the grandson of Mr. Glen Griffin and the late Mrs. Griffin of Searcy, Ark., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Owen Lois Dunn of Searcy, Ark. ...Attending the groom was best man John Chad Griffin. Ushers were ... and Bryan David Wofford. For their wedding trip, the couple went to Italy and Greece. They will reside in Dallas.

27.04--Lola "Loda" Frances Dunn, m. Homer Earl Swagerty   [PRIVATE]

28.01--Johnny Milton Swagerty, m. Violet Lucille Collins   [PRIVATE]

Beebe Cemetery has the following 9 Collinses:

29.01--Keith Milton Swagerty, b. 17 Oct 1961 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co, AR; m. 11 Apr 1987 to Susan Elizabeth Walker (b. 20 Jun 1960 at Searcy, White Co., AR);

30.01--Elizabeth Rose Swagerty, twin, b. 14 Nov 1991 in Little Rock, AR

30.02--Steven Walker Swagerty, twin, b. 14 Nov 1991 in Little Rock, AR

30.03--Anna Grace Swagerty, b. 16 Jul 2003, No. Little Rock, AR;

[29.02]--Mark Allen Swagerty, b. 2 Jan 1972 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co, AR; adopted as a small child.

[30.01]--Swagerty, b.

[30.02]--Swagerty, b.

27.05--Mattie Etta Dunn, b. ca. 1918 [Jo Goodwin Note: Mattie Etta was born about 1918.]

27.06--William "Bill" Ocie Dunn, b. 2 Jun 1919 in Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co, AR; d. 25 Mar 1995 at Baptist Mem. Hosp., N. Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; bd. 28 Mar 1995 at Edgewood Mem. Pk., N. Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; m. 24 Jan 1947 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, to Mary Marie Skiles (b. 18 Aug 1921 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR); served in WW2 (photo taken ca. 1942-3); at least one ch.;

28.01--Billy James Dunn, b. 26 Jan 1949 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; m. 14 Jun 1968 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, to Rebecca "Becky" Darlene Goodin;

29.01--Carrie Ann Dunn, b. 15 Feb 1969 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL; m1. 17 Dec 1988 in Camden, AR, to Lee Nowlin

30.01--Cody James Nowlin b. 10 Sep 1990 in Camden, AR

CAD m2. in Jun 1995 in Camden, AR, to Robert "Rob" (nee unk.)

30.02--Son (data unk.)

30.01--Meredith Dunn, b. May 1998 in No. Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR

William "Bill" Ocie Dunn

27.07--George Solomon Dunn, b. early 1921 (about 18 mo. younger than Bill)

27.08--Marietta "Mareda" Martha Dunn, b. 14 Feb 1923 at Center Point, Faulkner Co., AR, or b. 14 Mar 1924 at Center Point, Faulkner Co, AR (see Note below); d. 22 Apr 1987 at White Co. Mem. Hosp., Searcy, White Co., AR; bd. 25 Apr 1987 at Apple Hill Cem., Ward, Lonoke Co., AR; m. George Fredrick Goodwin (b. 28 Feb 1919 in Little Egypt, McCrory, Woodruff Co, AR; d. 8 Aug 1993 at his home, Beebe, White, AR; bd.11 Aug 1993 at Apple Hill Cem, Ward, Lonoke, AR; m1. Lillian Griffin; m2.Mareda Dunn); at least one ch.;

Beebe Cemetery has the following Goodwins:
Goodwin, H.R. ñ March 14, ? ñ stone is worn and illegible
Goodwin, James L. - Jan. 31, 1873 - Jan. 25, 1957 ñ DS with Lena L.
Goodwin, Lena L. - Oct. 9, 1880 - June 2, 1965
Goodwin, Lora T. ñ January 1, 1908 ñ June 10, 1995
Goodwin, Mamie Wallace ñ 1878 - 1956

[Jo Goodwin Note 1: There were two birth certificates for mom, as no one really knew exactly when she was born, because there was a fire in the orphanage, so they "guessed" at her birthday. Her father told the story that she was born the same night as twin bull calves were born, in the cold but couldn't remember exactly when that was.  Mom remembered being taken from her mother when  the county/state social worker came and took her and Lola to the orphanages, one to Little Rock and one to Hot Springs orphanages. The boys ran and were successful in evading the social workers. When Lola got old enough and was out of the orphange, she was successful in getting Mom moved to Little Rock orphange so the family members could see her. She eventually saw Bill and Lois (Bud) and even her parents before they died. Mom worked in various jobs--laundry, bread factory, etc., and by the grace of God was finally taken in by Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw in North Little Rock.  I believe this extremely hard work when she was so young (13 when she ran away from the orphange, lied about her age and worked until they figured out she wasn't of age) and lack of adequate food contributed to her early death. Family was very important to her, and we tried to find her aunts/uncles/cousins before her death and did find a few. Now, with the discoveries facilitated by Patty Taylor and John Gwin, we have her family.]

Beebe Cemetery has the following Griffins:
Griffin, Ada Amelia Williams ñ September 2, 1905 ñ February 8, 1999
Griffin, John C. - Apr. 5, 1876 - June 13, 1971 ñ DS with Minnie B.
Griffin, Mary - Sept. 20, 1828 - Sep. 29, 1926
Griffin, Minnie B. - Dec. 1, 1879 - Dec. 20, 1954
Griffin, William David ñ July 30, 1903 ñ March 22, 1985 ñ CCS USN WWII

Below, left: Mareda Dunn, 1944;
center: First cousins Faybel Dallas Schultz (left) and Mareda Dunn Goodwin ca. early 1960's;
right: Mareda and Lois "Bud" Dunn

28.01--Marietta Jo Goodwin, b. 23 Aug 1945 at Porter Rogers Hosp., Searcy, White Co., AR; lives in AR; m. 26 Jun 1965 in Searcy, White Co, AR, to Larry Gene Blazek (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); div. 1991 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK; 3 ch.;

 

..........

left: Jo and Mac in 1962, young love, but they went their ways -- left center: Larry (absent when photo was taken)
right center: Goodwin again -- right: After her and his divorces, Mac came back, and her smile said it all...nevertheless:

December 31, 2009 W. R. McClure, also known as Richard, Springfrog, Mac and Moose, passed away peacefully in the McClellan Veterans Hospital, Little Rock, AR, surrounded by his family today.  Born in Russellville, AR, to David Bowen McClure and Wilma Jeanette LaVasque McClure 24 May 1942.   He was extremely proud of his Indian blood as anyone who talked to him for two seconds became aware of quickly.  His knowledge and ability to share the history of many tribes was legendary among the Nations.     Mac joined the Navy his senior year of high school and served his country proudly for many years until an accident left him hearing impaired. He was the proud father of three sons, Scott, Shiloh and Reese, and loving companion of 18 years to Jo Goodwin as well as 3 step-children, Eric and Michael Blazek and Shannon Giangreco.  He is also survived by four grandchildren: Jennifer, Makayla, Sierra and Zachary McClure and four step-grandchildren, Joshua and Elizabeth Blazek and Isabella and Jacob Giangreco.  His sister, Suzanne McClure Cole and niece, Shannon Cole Bailey (Rich), all of Dardanelle, complete his close family.  His extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends were many.  He will be cremated and his ashes scattered at his home in Wildcat Hollow.  There will be no funeral service. Your prayers and good thoughts were and are appreciated as we go through the adjustment period to maintain the proud heritage he left for us. The family of W. R. McClure "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."

29.03--Shannon Marie Blazek, b. 11 Nov 1970 Hawthorne, Los Angeles Co., CA; m 12 Feb 1994 in Jenks, Tulsa Co., OK, to Michael Aaron E. Giangreco (b. 12 May 1973 Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK); 2ch

28.02--Edward Lee Schultz, b. 6 Feb 1950 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN;

27.04--Glenna Mae Dallas, b. after 1920/ca. 1922; d. unk./2002; bd. unk.; m. Mr. Martin (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); unk. ch.; lived in Memphis, TN

Beebe Cemetery has the following Martins:
Martin, Dirvee ñ died 1955 ñ only information
Martin, Emma A. (old addition, first section, #30) - Feb. 25, 1874 - May 3, 1931

27.06--Morris O. "Jack" Dallas, b. ca. 1927; d. 2007; m. Ethelene Howell (b. unk.; d. 2007); one known ch.

28.02--Morris Wayne "Jackie" Dallas, b. unk.; d. bef. 2011; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

27.05/07--Omer Gene Dallas, b. after 1920/ca. 1928; m. Elizabeth Welch (b. unk.); lived in Gardena, CA;  [PRIVATE]

28.01--Michael Lee Dallas, b. ca. 1956; m. 17 Sep 1983 in Los Angeles, CA, to Martishia/Martishi L. Omer (b. ca. 1961); 2 ch.  [PRIVATE]

29.01--Martishia Elizabeth Dallas--contributor, b. 1985  [PRIVATE]

29.02--Lucy Amanda Dallas b. 1987  [PRIVATE]

28.02--Phillip W. Dallas m1. Leonitha A. "Leni" Corley/Corlay (div) m2. to Jan (b. unk.); 3 ch.

29.01--Brandi Welch Dallas, b. 31 Jul 1984; deceased

29.02--Ryan Phillip Dallas (twin) b. 1989  [PRIVATE]

29.03--Collin Hans Dallas (twin) b. 1989  [PRIVATE]

28.03--David Keith Dallas, b. 10 Jan 1962 in Los Angeles Co., CA; m. to Dina P. Urrutia () 4 ch.

29.01--Leilani Dallas b. ca. 1983 PRIVATE; m. to Brad Carle  [PRIVATE]

29.02--Raul Dallas b. ca. 1984 PRIVATE; m. Kristin (nee unk.)  [PRIVATE]

30.01--unk. Dallas, due bef. Aug 2009;  [PRIVATE]

29.03--Dina Vincent Dallas b. ca. 1987 PRIVATE; m. to Kent Vincent  [PRIVATE]

29.04--David Keith Dallas II b. ca. 1989  [PRIVATE]

[Jo Goodwin Notes: Information sheet filled out by Faybel says he died of a massive heart attack, complication of two weeks of influenza.

1910 Census, Cypress Township, Faulkner Co, Boardman Road #197/198 Dallas, Ben F  42 m first time for 20 yr; AR TN MS; Jennie 37 marr same, 8-6 children AR TN TN;  Elphus son ,17, single; Homer 14, son, single, Grover 11, son; Florine 4, dau; Copie 1  1/12, son.

In Faybel's information sheet, she says her mom died of intestinal cancer.

1920 Census, Cypress Township, Faulkner Co, El Paso Rd. is Elphus Dallas  (can't read his age) and Velma, 27 (b. AR); Wilson 6; Boyd 4, and Faybel 1, all b. AR; also Wilson, Willie, father-in-law, 68 widower AR TN TN]

Velma Wilson Dallas, left, a daughter of William and Sarah and sister of my grandmother Ida Wilson, is pictured here in Velma's home about 1970 at Black Oak, AR, with Velma's daughter, Faybel Dallas.]

26.08--Oma A. Wilson, b. Jul 1895 in Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co, AR; d. after 1900; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.; Oral family history says that Oma disappeared around 1908.  A very responsible 13-year-old, she was on her way to the bus station to go see an aunt and never got there.  There was white slavery going on in AR at the time.  Young girls were being kidnapped and sold for use as prostitutes and/or domestics (sold to buyers in CA or NY or shipped overseas), or so the sheriff told Ida.  Authorities never found her body or a person fitting her description.

26.09--Flora E. Wilson, b. 2 Dec 1896 in Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co, AR; d. 1 Feb 1911 in Cypress Valley, Faulkner Co, AR (hemorrhaged to death); bd. unk.; m. prob. never; prob. no ch.

[John M. Gwin Note:  In Sep 2003, Jo Goodwin writes:

Just a quick message to tell you I have found Texana in 1900 census: 5 Jun 1900, Wilsonville, Shelby Co., AL, Precinct 9; residence #64, family #64:

Pope, John F, Aug1853, 46 M 19 Al Al Al all;
Jamile? K. Pope, wife Apr 1860 40 M 19 ch: 7/5;
Purnisa A. Pope dau Aug 1882 17;
Leon C. Pope son Aug 1885 14;
Elgin? J. Pope son Aug 1888 11;
Frank Pope, Dec 1890 9;
Mildred W. Pope dau Aug 1897 2;
Louise Pope dau Nov 1899 6/12;
Texana Wilson, WF  Sept 1854 45 Single; [John M. Gwin Note:  My friend, Ms. Mary Elizabeth Tinney Hill of Wilsonville, in Sep 2003 sent me this photo of J. F. Pope's store (see name and date--1875 or 1895--at top of building).  Perhaps Texana worked at the store, or perhaps she stayed at home and served the Popes as their children's nanny.)]

Jo found Texana in the 1920 census, also, as follows:

1920  Shelby Co. census:  Precinct #9 N Southern RR; Wilsonville 1-9 Jan family#64, image 6 of 26 in Ancestry

Name	Birth Mo/Yr	Age	Relation	Sex	Marr status	Occupation	POB	Father's POB	Mother's POB	John Gwin's Comments
Wilson, Rufus N.		61	self	M	M		AL	AL	SC
Wilson, Martha J		57	wife	F	M		AL	AL	AL
Wilson, Mattie K.		21	daughter	F	S		AL	AL	AL
Wilson, Rubie F.		19	daughter	F	S		AL	AL	AL
Wilson, Texana		64	sister	F	S		AL	AL	AL	Jo Goodwin Note: This shows that the 1920 Rufus and the 1910 family Ruffers are the same as Rubin, brother of Texana and son of Joseph.

.Generation No. 1

1.  RUFFUS RUBEN NATHANIEL3 WILSON  (JOSEPH JONES ABERNATHY *2, NATHANIEL BURDINE *1) was born July 22, 1858 in Dallas County, Ala, and died March 15, 1932 in Ala.  He married MARTHA JANE CRAWFORD December 02, 1884 in Chancellor's Ferry, Shelby Co, Ala, daughter of CRAWFORD and ELIZABETH.  She was born December 20, 1860 in Ala, and died March 17, 1934 in Ala.

We're not sure who this Robbert is, nor do we remember why this census summary is listed here.  Lexington is on or near the site of the former Town of Athens in Dallas Co. (just north of Safford), but other than that, we can see nothing but the name of his son, Rubin Wilson, who is  obviously not our Reuben.  But we'll leave it here until we find out more, I suppose. John Gwin

Name: Robbert Wilson Home in 1880: Lexington, Dallas, AL Age: 34 YOB: abt 1846 POB: Alabama R2HOH: Self (Head) Spouse: Harriet Wilson FPOB: Alabama MPOB: Alabama Occ.: Farm Laborer House- hold: Name Age Robbert Wilson 34 Harriet Wilson 32 Osbern Wilson 30 Rubin Wilson 21 Wesley Wilson 32 Susen Wilson 35 Sallie Wilson 26 Saphronia Cranford 48

26.01--Anna "Annie" Elizabeth Wilson, b. 5 Oct. 1885 (1900 census data and Texas Wilson's Bible); d. 9 Mar 1871; bd. unk.; m. 8 Mar 1908 in Wilsonville, AL, to Rufus Lenton Looney (b. 10 Oct 1880; d. 8 Jul 1964 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL; bd. unk.); at least one ch.

Could this be the son of our 27.01 Rufus Earl Looney? RUFUS EARL LOONEY Birth: Oct. 23, 1933; Death: Feb. 16, 2006 Inscription: US NAVY  Burial: New Hope Cem., McNeil, Columbia Co., AR Find A Grave Memorial# 38811421 From the Florida Times-Union Obituaries Archive BROWNLIE - Funeral services or Sue L. Brownlie, 61, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, in the Hobson Auditorium of First Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Pigg officiating.  A private interment service will follow. Born on May 27, 1939 in Birmingham, AL, Mrs. Brownlie died on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Edward C. Brownlie; sons, Keith E. (Heather L.) Brownlie and Jeffrey C. (Amanda J.) Brownlie, all of Jacksonville; brothers Rufus Earl Looney, Jr. and Norman Looney, both of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Michela, Devon, Taylor, and Mya. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the First Baptist Church Childrens Building Fund. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of George H. Hewell and son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd., So.

26.02--Joseph John Wilson, b. 22 Apr. 1887 (1900 census data and Texas Wilson's Bible); d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

26.03--Nettie Rebecca Wilson, b. 25 Nov 1888 (1900 census data and Texas Wilson's Bible); d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. 4 Jun 1908 in Wilsonville, AL, to James Carey Jackson (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); unk. ch.

26.04--Lula Mae Wilson, b. 6 May 1890 (1900 census data and Texas Wilson's Bible); d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

26.05--Rosa "Rosie" Lee Wilson, twin, b. 16 Nov 1891 (1900 census data and Texas Wilson's Bible); d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. 31 Mar 1923 in Selma, AL, to J. W. Gilbert (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); unk. ch.

26.06--Rosett Wilson, twin, b. 16 Nov 1891 (Texas Wilson's Bible); d. unk., but does not appear in 1900 census and assumed deceased, perhaps at birth; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

26.07--Minnie Draper Wilson, b. 10 Nov 1893 (1900 census data and Texas Wilson's Bible); d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. 13 Dec 1919 to James T. Chastain (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); unk. ch.

http://www.chastaincentral.com/lazarusgb/comment.php?gb_id=30 3-19-2008 08:07 AM I stumbled across the Chastain Central site and took a peek around, then gave a holler to my hubby (the "Chastain") to let him know about it. He was born in Birmingham, AL and then lived in Middleburg, FL from the time he was 6 until he went away to college. Since then, he's lived all over until he settled down with me here in Myrtle Beach, SC a little over 10 years ago. My husband is Douglas Thomas Chastain, son of Horace Kenneth Chastain and Bonnie Gene Waldrup who both passed on when Doug was little. He was then raised by his uncle, John Wilson Chastain and his wife Gail Marshall. Horace and John, along with Benny, James, Robert, Mary, and Betty were the sons and daughters of John Chastain and Minnie Wilson Chastain of Birmingham, AL. My husband has a brother, Dan Chastain, and a sister, Jeri Chastain...and we have a son, Nathan. Just thought you'd like to know we exist. :) Best regards! Michele Chastai

26.08--(Martha?) "Mattie" Kidd Wilson, b. 22 Oct 1895 (1900 census data and Texas Wilson's Bible; but age 21 in 1920 census); d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. 21 May 1922 to W. W. Green (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); unk. ch.

26.09--Ruby Inez Wilson, b. 23 Nov 1897 (1900 census data and Texas Wilson's Bible; age 19 in 1920 census); d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. 6 May 1922 in Ensley, AL, to Culom/Cullen  Swaggerty (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); unk. ch.

http://genforum.genealogy.com/swaggerty/messages/44.html Swaggerty Family Birmingham, Al. Area Posted by: Debbie Bradshaw Date: December 12, 2001 at 15:31:59 #44 of 104 I have just started a family tree on my mother's side. If any one can help I would be very grateful. Mother's name: Martha Margarette Swaggerty (goes by Margaret) Married William Earl Sides Childern: Sherry A. Jack, Robert Earl Sides, Karon L. Murphree, Debbie K. Bradshaw, Donna G. Posey, Mark S. Sides, Terry L. Sides, Kerry G. Sides. Grandmother: Ruby Wilson Grandfather: Cullen Swaggerty Brother: Richard Swaggerty Maried: Merle ? Childern: Norma, Stephen, Barbara, Bruce. We all lived in the Birmingham, Al. area. Thanks, Debbie

26.10--Edwin Franklin Wilson, b. 1 Apr 1901 (Texas Wilson's Bible); d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

 

Transcription of a two-page Family Registry from Texas Wilson's Bible located in 2010      (see images below)

CHILDREN'S NAMES. Born at Wilsonville, Ala--     1800 Anna Elizabeth Wilson    Oct. 5, 85 Joseph John                  Apr 22, 87 Nettie Rebecca             Nov 25, 88 Lula Mae                        May 6, 90 Rosa Lee + Rosett          Nov 16, 91 Minnie Draper               Nov 10, 93 Mattie Kidd                   Oct 22, 95 Ruby Inez                      Nov 23, 97 Edwin Franklin             Apr 1, 1901

MARRIAGES.                                                 Anna Wilson + Lenton Looney   Mar 8, 08      Wilsonville, Ala                                                 Nettie Wilson to James Carey Jackson Jun 4, 08  W'ville, Ala Minnie D. Wilson + James T. Chastain              Dec 13th 1919 Ruby I. Wilson + Culom Swaggerty,  May 6, 1922 -- Ensley, Ala Mattie K. Wilson + W. W. Green                  May 21, 1922 Rosa L. Wilson + J. W. Gilbert      Mar. 31. 1923 Selma, Ala