549. Edward Thomas Ransom-13909
1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Unadilla; Dwelling 16; ED: 34, p. 1B list E. T. Ransom, age 40, farmer; wife, Claud E., 27, married 12 years, had 6 children - 6 living; Children: Richard R., 10; Julia Bell, 9; Risa, 6; Willie Van, 5; Otha or Otter, 3 and Joseph W., 1. [WHT: names hard to read from census]
551. James Monroe Ransom-13911
1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Unadilla; Dwelling 23; ED: 34, p. 2A list Monroe Ransom, age 36, farmer; wife, Mammie, 30, married 5 years, had 3 children - 2 living; children: Ernest, 4 & Minnie, 1. [WHT: names hard to read from census]1930 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Unadilla, Prec. 1466; Dwelling 261; ED: 47, p. 12A list J. Monroe Ransom, age 56, farmer, born in GA, father in NC; wife, Minnie A., 49, married at age 24 & 3 children: Leora, 20; Katherine, 17 & Ethel, 14.
1900 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Unadilla, 1466; Dwelling 525; ED: 86, p. 10B list Sidney Hudson, age 33, farmer; wife, Henrietta, 40 & 7 children: Mandie, 12; Sidney, 9; Bright, 7; Maude, 6; Ceily, 4; Jerry, 3 & Cercy, 1.[WHT: Living in dwelling 523 is Celey Hudson, mother of Henrietta, with children, that might be Henrietta's or her brother, William's.]
1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 1466; Dwelling 112; ED: 34, p. 7B list Sidney S. Hudson, age 45, farmer; wife, Henrietta, 50, married 18 years, had 7 children - 7 living: Bright, 17; Maud, 16; Dock, 14; Jerry, 12 & Cery, 9. [WHT: In dwelling 110 is Henrietta's mother, Celia.]
561. Morena Elizabeth Herring-10542
1880 Census, Dooly Co., GA; District 3; Dwelling 236; ED: 20, p. 217 list Gabriel Clifton, 55, farmer; wife, Louisa (should be Eliza) 62 and Louisa Herring, 14, g-daughter.1930 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Unadilla, Prec. 1466; Dwelling 157; ED: 47, p. 8A list Rena Barron, age 64, widow, retail merchant - grocery. [WHT: in dwelling 155 is her son, John Young Barron.]
[WHT: According to information from Ernest S. Ingram:]
B.B. died in 1862. He originally thought Joseph Lee Herring, B.B.'s first cousin, was the father of Morena, but Civil War records show he could not have been the father.Celia married Richard Hudson in Sept. 1865, and Morena was born in October. Gabriel & Elizabeth raised Morena after her mother remarried; Gabriel died about 1906 and willed all of his assets to Rena (Morena Herring) Barron.
1900 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Unadilla, 1466; Dwelling 525; ED: 86, p. 10B list Sidney Hudson, age 33, farmer; wife, Henrietta, 40 & 7 children: Mandie, 12; Sidney, 9; Bright, 7; Maude, 6; Ceily, 4; Jerry, 3 & Cercy, 1.[WHT: Living in dwelling 523 is Celey Hudson, mother of Henrietta, with children, that might be Henrietta's or her brother, William's.]
1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 1466; Dwelling 112; ED: 34, p. 7B list Sidney S. Hudson, age 45, farmer; wife, Henrietta, 50, married 18 years, had 7 children - 7 living: Bright, 17; Maud, 16; Dock, 14; Jerry, 12 & Cery, 9. [WHT: In dwelling 110 is Henrietta's mother, Celia.]
563. Samantha Nancy Hudson-10548
1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; 1466 M.D.; Dwelling 158; ED: 34, p. 11A list Soloman Bryant, age 49, farmer; wife, Nancy, 45, married 21 years, had 7 children - 6 living: Effie, 17;
Crady, 14; Jamis, 11; E. B., 6; Maudie, 5 & Early, 2.
[WHT: Received from Mark Oates on Jan. 9, 2007.]
The only info I have on France Ellen Oates (12/2/1867 - 6/3/1928) is from two documents I have. I can find nothing on the Web.
The first is a hand written tree (in my mother's hand) which my brother has. It's in tatters, but he made a copy. She documented what my grandfather told her in 1961, the year my grandfather died. This document lists his bothers and sisters and shows Fannie married to John Lee Otto, son Johnny Otto who married Easter Moody, children: Dr J L Otto and Sue. [I have determined the son was John Leroy Otto].
The second document is from my Aunt Tena's notes (unk date and source). And I quote:
"Their child was Frances Ellen Oates born 2 Dec 1867 in Roeville Community, Henry Co, Ala. She married at least by 1885 to a Mr ? Otto. This is the only data we need on the child since the last child born to this couple was Mollie Maie Oates (Izard).
Then between known dates... in Gonzales Co, Texas--1883 and 1887-- This marriage of Frances Ellen Oates to this Mr. - Otto - Must have taken place in Gonzales Co., Texas, or so I think. What of you?
Then she M: 2nd William Paschall when and where?... We do have the wonderful find you made of the picture post card, with she and her Mother which states she is is Fanny Paschall etc... [Herbert, this is the picture I sent you, but I don't have a copy of the reverse side... yet!]
Then she M: 3rd When and where? Charles J Cary
Letter from Mr. T. W. Kimble, custodian fo Evergreen Cemetery, 4301 Ala. Ave, El Paso, Texas dated Oct 27, 1964...
The is the information I have for you...
Fannie E. Cary (funeral arrangements made by Charles L Cary and John L Otto) Entered [sic] July 2, 1928 Born Dec 2, 1867.
John L Otto Intered August 17, 1931 on marker 1885-1931
James B Otto Intered March 20, 1947 ??? no idea who he is or was
Robert M Otto " 1933
Mrs Mollie E Otto " Jan 21, 1949"
This last three lines have hand written "?" in front of them.
That's it. Why my aunt didn't have the information my mother had is a mystery to me.
Mark
1910 Census, Tom Green Co., TX; San Angelo; Dwelling 336; ED: 279, p. 17A list John H. Oates, age 40, carpenter, born in AL; wife, Maggie M., 38, married 19 years, had 5 children - 4 living, 3 listed: Willie H., 17; Lillie R., 15 & Laura B., 7
1584. Carl Oates-14913
Died one week old.
577. Charles Estes Oates-14890
1910 Census, Tom Green Co., TX; San Angelo; Dwelling 271; ED: 278, p. 17B list Chas E. Oates, age 31, railroad brakeman, born in TX; wife, Clara, 31, married 7 years, had 2 children - 2 living: Gladis, 5 & Hattie, 2. Also living in the household, and identified as boarders are, Thomas Reynolds, age 26, wife, Lucy, 20 & daughter, Ola, 4 mo.1920 Census, Tom Green Co., TX; San Angelo; Dwelling 15; ED: 197, p. 1B list Charles E. Oats, age 41, switchman with the railroad; wife, Clara, 40 & 4 children: Gladys, 14; Hallis, 12; Louanna, 5 & Charles L., 1.
[WHT: Received from Mark Oates on Nov. 3, 2006]
Charles Estes Oates married Clara Priscilla Robinson, daughter of Benjamin Chanel Robinson (a Texas Ranger when he was 16-22 and made many of "cattle drives") and Martha Frances Gossett.
Ben Robinson was the son of William ("Choctaw Bill") Robinson, a rich farmer from North Carolina, who gave it all up to become a preacher. He traveled around Texas establishing Baptist churches. The nickname was given because he also preached to the Indians in the area (who sometimes weren't very receptive). He frequently preached with his Winchester on the pulpit or in a tree near him.
Martha F. Gossett was the daughter of James Lockridge Gossett, son of Elijah Gossett. Both served in the Texas Revolution, but were not part of the San Jacinto Fight (their service was later that year - Sept to Dec 1836). Elijah Gossett came from Tennesee, and was a friend of David Crockett, who supposedly camped on Elijah's land on the way to the Alamo.
[WHT: see mother's notes for 1910 census info.]1920 Census, Tom Green Co., TX; San Angelo; Dwelling 197; ED: 194, p. 8B list Silas Izard, age 40, salesman for marble co.; wife, Mollie, 35 & 2 children: Victor O., 10 & Vera M., 3 mo.
[WHT: This is an assumption that John followed his brother, Charles and Hambright relatives to Arkansas, but I believe it to be true.]In the 1860 York Co., SC, dwelling 156 is James H. Hambright, age 28; wife, Rebecca, and son James, 1. In 1880 Perry Co., AR census, dwelling 69 is a James Hambright, age 51, wth son, James, 21 & son, Jno, 17; in dwellings 88 & 89 are other Hambrights, all from SC.
1870 Census, Lawrence Co., AL; Courtland P.O.; Township 4, Range 7; Dwelling 291, p. 32 list John Christmas, age 12; Sarah Christmas, 10; Charles Christmas, 7 & George Harris, 12, all born in SC living in the household of Harris Jones, 38, farmer, a black family, all born in AL [WHT: I think this is the same family.]
1880 Census, Perry Co., AR; Casa; Dwelling 67; ED: 122, p. 7A list Jno Christmas, age 20, farmer, born in SC, as were his parents.
John's brother, Charles is living with a Hambright uncle in the 1880 Yell Co., AR census; Perry Co. and Yell Co. adjoin.
Yell Co., AR Court Record, Source : Microfilm Number : 1012703 - 1012706;
Christmas, J. G. Spouse : Sturart, Betty; Marriage date : Jul 16, 1896; County : Yell[WHT: It appears John & Betty had a son named Charles, born March 13 1898. Betty died, might be due to child birth, and John married Manerva Robinson; maiden name unknown. John then died before 1900, and Manerva Christmas, age 40 & Charley R. or H. Christmas are listed in 1900 census. I have made some assumptions on the families of John G. and his brother, Charles. If anyone can help with these families, and also their sister, Sarah, it would be much appreciated.]
Groom: J G Christmas; Groom's Age: 40; Groom's Estimated Birth Year: 1859;
Groom's Residence: Casa, Perry, Arkansas; Bride: A F Robinson; Bride's Age: 39; Bride's Estimated Birth Year: 1860; Bride's Residence: Perry, Arkansas; Marriage Date: 22 Jun 1899; Marriage License Date: 21 Jun 1899; Marriage Place: Perry, Arkansas, United States; Film Number: 1026188; Digital Folder Number: 4326234; Image Number: 00078; Page Number: 91; Source: Arkansas County Marriage Records, 1837-1957.
[WHT: Last name could be spelled Stewart.]
585. Charles R. Christmas-14755
1880 Census, Yell Co., AR; Ward; Dwelling 66; ED: 222, p. 11 list Charles Christmas, age 17, nephew, laborer, born in SC. Charles is living in the household of Abner Hambright, 26, farmer, born in SC; wife, Sophrona, 20 and 2 children: Eugena (male) 2 & Mary 3 mo.; both children born in AR; also Abner's brother, John, 24 is living in the dwelling. [WHT: By Charles being called nephew, it indicates that his mother was a Hambright, and sister of Abner. Also, see notes under father regarding Hambright connection; Abner is listed in 1860 York Co., SC census, and his brother, John, might be the Christopher listed. ]Groom: C R Christmas; Groom's Age: 24; Groom's Estimated Birth Year: 1861;
Groom's Residence: Perry, Arkansas; Bride: S E Guest; Bride's Age: 27; Bride's Estimated Birth Year: 1858; Bride's Residence: Perry, Arkansas; Marriage Date: 19 Feb 1885; Marriage License Date: 14 Feb 1885; Marriage Place: , Perry, Arkansas, United States; Film Number: 1026187; Digital Folder Number: 4326233; Image Number: 00288; Page Number: 158; Source: Arkansas County Marriage Records, 1837-1957.Groom: C R Christmas; Groom's Age: 25; Groom's Estimated Birth Year: 1862;
Groom's Residence: Casa, Perry, Arkansas; Bride: Mattie Holmes; Bride's Age: 22; Bride's Estimated Birth Year: 1865; Bride's Residence: Casa, Perry, Arkansas; Marriage Date: 27 Nov 1887; Marriage License Date: 23 Nov 1887;
Marriage Place: , Perry, Arkansas, United States; Film Number: 1026187; Digital Folder Number: 4326233; Image Number: 00371; Page Number: 324; Source: Arkansas County Marriage Records, 1837-1957.
1910 Census, Perry Co., AR; South View; Dwelling 104; ED: 75, p. 7B list William M. Carman, age 48; wife, Martha A., 41, born in AR, parents in SC, married 13 years, had 6 children - 3 living, at home, Gertrude, 12 & Mada, 8; also listed in the household is William Christmas, age 17, born in indian terr., father in SC, mother in AR, stepson.
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