Ruth Jones1

Family
Marriage*1749She married Joseph Hayward, son of William Hayward and Elizabeth Gibbs, in 1749.1 

Family

 Joseph Hayward b. 1721

Citations

  1. [S869] Marcus Taft Jones, Hayward-Howard genealogy and family history: descendants of William and Margery Hayward of Braintree, Massachusetts, 1648; earlier of Weymouth. Microfilm of typescript at the Rhode Island Historical Society in Providence, Rhode Island. Hayward genealogy 1648-1690: pages 133-150; FHL Film# 22344, Item 2, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Hayward-Howard genealogy and family history.

Sallie Jones1,2,3

b. 17 March 1860, d. 6 February 1928
Family
Father*Horatio Jones1,4 b. 1834
Mother*Margarett A. Smith4 b. 1835
Birth*17 March 1860Sallie Jones was born on 17 March 1860 in Gilbertsville, Marshall County, Kentucky.1,3,5,6 
Marriage*1891She married, as his second wife, James Montgomery, son of Jesse Montgomery and Nancy Ann King, about 1891.7,8,1,3,9 
Census US 1900*28 June 1900Sallie and James Montgomery were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 28 June 1900 at 1 Peirce Street, Gilbertsville, Marshall County, Kentucky. James was recorded as 36 years of age, and his date of birth as May 1864, and Sallie's age was recorded as 38 years, and her birth as March 1862. They had been married for 10 years, and Sallie had not given birth to any children. James was a farmer who could read, but not write, and owned his farm free of mortgage. Sallie was keeping house, and also could read, but not write.2 
Census US 1910*28 April 1910Sallie and James Montgomery were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 28 April 1910 in Steen, Knox County, Indiana. James was recorded as 47 years of age and a general farmer, and Sallie was 49 years of age. They reported they had been married for 18 years, the second marriage for James and the first for Sallie. They rented their farm and employed workers, and while Sallie could both read and write, James could only read.10 
Census US 1920*6 January 1920Sallie and James Montgomery were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 6 January 1920 in Vigo, Knox County, Indiana. James was 58 years of age and a farmer working on his own account, and Sallie was also 58 years of age. They rented their farm, and were both able to read and write.11 
Death*6 February 1928She died on 6 February 1928 in Daviess County, Indiana, at age 671 
Burial* and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Washington, Daviess County.3 

Family

 James Montgomery b. 30 Apr 1860, d. 12 Apr 1931

Citations

  1. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 6 February 1928 in Daviess County, Indiana, USA, of Sallie Montgomery, age 67, Married to James Montgomery, born 17 March 1860 to Race Jones and _____ Jones in Gilbertsville, Kentucky, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1928; Roll: 02. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Sallie "Mongomry", Year: 1900; Census Place: Gilbertsville, Marshall, Kentucky; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1240542. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Sally (Jones) Montgomery, Memorial# 195792630. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Horatio and Margarett Jones, Year: 1870; Census Place: Birmingham, Marshall, Kentucky; Roll: M593_485; Page: 230B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of H. N. and M. A. Jones, their initials transcribed by Ancestry as H.N. and N. A., respectively, and edited by a researcher to be Horatio "Rash" Nelson Jones, Year: 1860; Census Place: Marshall, Kentucky; Roll: M653_385; Page: 877; Family History Library Film: 803385, with Sallie's age reported as 3 months. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Horatio and Margarett Jones, Year: 1870; Census Place: Birmingham, Marshall, Kentucky; Roll: M593_485; Page: 230B, with Sallie's age reported as 8 years and estimating her year of birth as 1862.
  7. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Sallie "Mongomry", Year: 1900; Census Place: Gilbertsville, Marshall, Kentucky; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1240542, reporting they had been married for 10 years.
  8. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Sallie Montgomery, Year: 1910; Census Place: Steen, Knox, Indiana; Roll: T624_360; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374373, reporting they had been married for 18 years. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Montgomery, Memorial# 190409269.
  10. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Sallie Montgomery, Year: 1910; Census Place: Steen, Knox, Indiana; Roll: T624_360; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374373.
  11. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Sallie Montgomery, Year: 1920; Census Place: Vigo, Knox, Indiana; Roll: T625_442; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 99. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Jones1

Family
Marriage*She married Jacob Edge, son of John Edge and Jane __?__.1 

Family

 Jacob Edge b. 8 May 1690, d. 7 Apr 1720

Citations

  1. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682 : together with some account of the English ancestry of the family, including the results of researches by Henry Fishwick, and the late Joseph Lemuel Chester, and a full report of the bi-centennial reunion of 1882, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. John Sharples (d.1685) married Jane Moor and, as Quakers, the family emigrated in 1682 from England to Chester County, Pennsylvania. Descendants (spelling the surname Sharpless) and relatives lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes ancestry in England to the 1200s A.D. Includes index. (Washington DC: Photoduplication Service, 1968 ( a microreproduction of the original published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the family, under the auspices of the Bi-centennial committee, in 1887), , pages 100-101. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.

Dr. Simpson Jones1

Family
Residence*He lived in Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 
Marriage*5 April 1753He married Grizzel (Dennie) Martin, daughter of John Dennie and Mary Edwards, on 5 April 1753.2,1 

Family

 Grizzel Dennie b. 18 Sep 1720

Citations

  1. [S928] Robert W. Hull, "John Dennie of Fairfield, later of Boston, and his family: Mary (Edwards) Dennie and her children, Sarah (Webb) Dennie and her children, and John Dennie's other son, one Joseph Dennie", viewed and downloaded from www.americanancestors.org. The Connecticut Nutmegger, Volume 35, pages 434-440 (December 2002). Hereinafter cited as "John Dennie of Fairfield, later of Boston, and his family."
  2. [S932] Harold Milton Ellis Ph. D., "Joseph Dennie and His Circle: a Study in American Literature from 1792 to 1812", Bulletin of the University of Texas 40 (15 Jul 1915): Chapter I, pages 9-16. Hereinafter cited as "Joseph Dennie and His Circle."

Susannah Jones1

b. 1743, d. 17 January 1827
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*John Jones1,2,3
Mother*Mary West1,2,3
Birth*1743Susannah Jones was born about 1743.1 
Relationship Note*Susannah (Jones) Heaton and Thomas Jones were reported to be siblings.2,3 
Marriage*3 February 1761She married first Davis Heaton, son of Robert Heaton and Margaret Davis, on 3 February 1761 in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,4,5 
Residence*Davis and Susannah lived in the township of Hilltown Township, Bucks County.1 
(Wife) Death18 June 1778Susannah became a widow when Davis Heaton died on 18 June 1778 at about age 40. She was left with five young children ranging in ages from 15 to 2.1,6 
Marriage*11 December 1779She married second Joseph Morris, son of Morris Morris and Gwently Thomas, on 11 December 1779 in First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. It may not have been a happy marriage, as Joseph was described as a self-indulgent man, "a noisy fellow who never did much good, and was no credit to the name of Morris."7,8,9,2,3,10 
Administration9 December 1783When her son Jonathan reached the age of 21 years, he was appointed Administrator of her husband's estate. As Administrator, Jonathan petitioned the Orphans' Court of Bucks County on 9 December 1783 to audit and settle the estate's account and also to appoint guardians for his minor siblings. Stating he had received and discharged several sums of money due to, and from, the said estate, by reason of the several contracts defending, he therefor prayed his Worships to appoint suitable men to audit and settle the same and make a report thereof the next Term. And likewise, to appoint guardians over his siblings, Robert, Jesse, Mary and Thomas Heaton, who were all minors under fourteen years of age.

Upon considering the prayers in the petition submitted by the Administrator, Jonathan Heaton, son of the deceased Davis Heaton, the court appointed Cadwallader Morris, John Kelly and Ebenezer Owen to settle the accounts of his Administration and make a report thereof. Cadwallader Morris was an older brother of Joseph Morris, who would later marry Jonathan's widowed mother, Susannah (Jones) Heaton.6 
Guardianship9 December 1783On the same date of 9 December 1783, in response to the petition by her son Jonathan Heaton, Administrator of her deceased husband's estate, regarding her other children, the Orphans' Court of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, appointed her brother, Thomas Jones, guardian for her minor children, all under the age of 14 years, Robert, Jesse, Mary and Thomas Heaton, to take care of them, and their estate.11,6 
(Widow) Estate13 December 1784Susannah's son, Jonathan, again petitioned the Orphans' Court after receiving a copy of the auditors' report listing the assets and liabilities of his father's estate. He stated that the debts against the Estate amounted to upwards of £200 more than the personal estate would discharge, as appeared by the settlement of the estate by the auditors, and accordingly requested the court to grant an order to sell the real estate of the deceased consisting of 100 acres of land situate in Hilltown Township in order to enable him to discharge the said debts. The court approved the request on 13 December 1784, to allow the sale of the said real estate by the Administrator, according to Law, and to discharge the debts in the petition mentioned and make a report thereof to the next Orphans' Court.12 
Census US 1790*1790Susannah's husband, Joseph Morris, appeared on the 1790 census in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. His household included three individuals: one female believed to be his wife Susannah, one male aged 16 and over, believed to be Joseph, and one male under the age of 16 whom we believe was the couple's son, John.13 
(Wife) Death1800Susannah became a widow for the second time when Joseph Morris died before the 1800 census was taken.14 
Census US 1800*1800Susannah appeared as the head of her household on the 1800 census in the North Ward, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was likely a widow, and her household consisted of three people: two females aged 26 thru 44, and one male under the age of 10, who was too young to have been her son.14 
Census US 1810*1810Susannah also appeared as the head of her household on the 1810 census in the Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Two women resided in her household: one was over the age of 45, which would have been Susannah, and the other was over the age of 25.15 
Census US 1820*7 August 1820Susannah was enumerated as the head of her household on the 1820 census taken on 7 August 1820 in the Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was recorded as age 45 and over, and only one other person, a female also aged 45 and over, resided with her.16 
Death*17 January 1827She died suddenly on 17 January 1827 in Pennsylvania at about age 84.17 

Family 1

 Davis Heaton b. 1737, d. 18 Jun 1778
Children 1.Jonathan Heaton+1,2,3 b. 31 Jul 1762, d. 9 Jan 1819
 2.Robert D. Heaton+1,2,3 b. 1767, d. 1 Dec 1851
 3.Jesse Heaton+1 b. 1771, d. Nov 1838
 4.Mary Heaton1
 5.Thomas Heaton+1 b. 1776, d. 25 Mar 1853

Family 2

 Joseph Morris b. 1752, d. 1800
Child 1.John Morris8

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, page 649. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S2025] Joy Heaton Tucci, "Heaton Researcher Joy Heaton Tucci Email Messages," online at e-mail address to LHB, multiple dates, with an attachment of one page believed to be from An Historical Account of Some of the Welsh Settlers of Hilltown and New Britain by Reverend Joseph Mathias with Additional Facts by Edward Mathews made in 1876 found on the Turner-Toce Ancestry Tree published by Marianna Toce. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Researcher Email Messages."
  3. [S2040] An Historical Account of some of the Welsh Settlers of Hilltown and New Britain by Rev. Joseph Mathias with Additional Facts by Edward Mathews made in 1876, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/12624405/…. It was found as a one-page hand-written fragment attached to an Ancestry tree. It is not known if the original source was hand-written, and the page copied directly from it, or if the page is a hand-written transcription. Therefore, the information may or may not be correct and should be questioned until further information becomes available. Hereinafter cited as An Historical Account of some of the Welsh Settlers of Hilltown and New Britain.
  4. [S1613] Pennsylvania State Archives, compiler, Record of Pennsylvania Marriages Prior to 1810, Volume II, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Clarence M. Busch, 1896), page 463. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania Marriages Prior to 1810, Volume II.
  5. [S2025] Joy Heaton Tucci, "Heaton Researcher Email Messages", with an attachment of a page from www.ancestry.com, Pennsylvania Compiled Marriage Records, 1700-1821, St. Paul's Church, Philadelphia, page 445, indexing the marriage of Davis Heaton and Susanna Jones on 3 February 1761.
  6. [S2036] Bucks County Pennsylvania Orphans' Court, Orphans' court records, 1683-1866; General index to the Orphans' Court records, 1683-1958. Microfilm of the original records at the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown, Pennsylvania on 16 microfilm reels; (Volume 13 is missing.) Digital Collection available online: Film# 172917, Volume B, page 233, image 140 of 287, Estate of Davis Heaton #794, Petition for Audit and Guardians; viewed online at www.familysearch.org, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Bucks County, Pennsylvania Orphans' court records, 1683-1866.
  7. [S1913] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Joseph Morris and Susannah "Eaton" on 11 December 1779 in the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  8. [S2037] Edward Mathews, The Thomas family of Hilltown, Bucks County, Penn'a, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Landsdale, Pennsylvania: Arthur K. Thomas, 1884), Chapter XVI. The children of Gwently Thomas, page 66, Joseph Morris. Hereinafter cited as The Thomas family of Hilltown, Bucks County, Penn'a.
  9. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 18, page 649, reporting his name as Cadwallander Morris.
  10. [S2025] Joy Heaton Tucci, "Heaton Researcher Email Messages", with an attachment of two screen shots, one from an Ancestry Tree of an indexed record, and the second of the indexed page, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1743-1970, marriage of Susannah "Eaton" and Joseph Morris on 11 December 1779 in the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia.
  11. [S2025] Joy Heaton Tucci, "Heaton Researcher Email Messages", with an attachment from www.familysearch.org, Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994, Bucks County Orphans' Court Records, 1776-1787, Volume B, 1784, image#140 of 287, listing the names of Davis Heaton's minor children.
  12. [S2036] Bucks County Pennsylvania Orphans' Court, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Orphans' court records, 1683-1866: Film# 172917, Volume B, page 302, image 178 of 287, Estate of Davis Heaton, deceased #794, Petition for Sale.
  13. [S466] 1790 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph Morris, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 8; Page: 115; Image: 603; Family History Library Film: 0568148. Hereinafter cited as 1790 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S164] 1800 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Susannah Morris, Philadelphia North Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 43; Page: 208,209; Image: 82; Family History Library Film: 363346. Hereinafter cited as 1800 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S165] 1810 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Susannah Morris, Philadelphia North Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 55; Page: 210; Image: 00050; Family History Library Film: 0193681. Hereinafter cited as 1810 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S468] 1820 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Susannah Morris, Philadelphia North Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 103A; NARA Roll: M33_108; Image: 117. Hereinafter cited as 1820 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S1847] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, online at www.ancestry.com citing original data from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 546 and Methodist Church Records. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Eastern Pennsylvania United Methodist Church Commission on Archives and History; Dr. Samuel Worchester Butler, General Records, Miscellaneous Locations in Pennsylvania, Susanna Morris d. suddenly 27 January 1827. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013.

Susannah Jones1

b. 1773
Birth*1773Susannah Jones was born in 1773 in Virginia.1 
(Relative) Census US 185028 August 1850Susannah Jones was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 28 August 1850 in the household of Patsy and Ambrose Kinslow in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She had been born in Virginia, was 77 years of age and was unable to read or write. Her relationship to the family has not yet been identified.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ambrose and Patsy Kinslow, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 350b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Jones1

Family
Residence*He lived in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).1 

Family
Child 1.Hannah Jones1 b. 28 Mar 1636, d. 20 Apr 1721

Citations

  1. [S1249] Miss Emma F. Ware, "Genealogy of Robert Ware of Dedham, Mass.", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 41, pages 21-52, (January 1887). Hereinafter cited as "Robert Ware of Dedham."

Thomas Jones1

Family
Father*John Jones2,3
Mother*Mary West2,3
Relationship Note*Thomas Jones and Susannah (Jones) Heaton were reported to be siblings.2,3 
(Guardian) Guardianship9 December 1783 On 9 December 1783, in response to a petition by Jonathan Heaton, Administrator of the estate of his father Davis Heaton, late of Hilltown, Bucks County, deceased, regarding Jonathan's minor siblings, the Orphans' Court of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, appointed their uncle, Thomas Jones, guardian for the deceased's and Susannah (Jones) Heaton's minor children, all under the age of 14 years, Robert, Jesse, Mary and Thomas Heaton, to take care of them, and their estate.4,1 

Citations

  1. [S2036] Bucks County Pennsylvania Orphans' Court, Orphans' court records, 1683-1866; General index to the Orphans' Court records, 1683-1958. Microfilm of the original records at the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown, Pennsylvania on 16 microfilm reels; (Volume 13 is missing.) Digital Collection available online: Film# 172917, Volume B, page 233, image 140 of 287, Estate of Davis Heaton #794, Petition for Audit and Guardians; viewed online at www.familysearch.org, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Bucks County, Pennsylvania Orphans' court records, 1683-1866.
  2. [S2025] Joy Heaton Tucci, "Heaton Researcher Joy Heaton Tucci Email Messages," online at e-mail address to LHB, multiple dates, with an attachment of one page believed to be from An Historical Account of Some of the Welsh Settlers of Hilltown and New Britain by Reverend Joseph Mathias with Additional Facts by Edward Mathews made in 1876 found on the Turner-Toce Ancestry Tree published by Marianna Toce. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Researcher Email Messages."
  3. [S2040] An Historical Account of some of the Welsh Settlers of Hilltown and New Britain by Rev. Joseph Mathias with Additional Facts by Edward Mathews made in 1876, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/12624405/…. It was found as a one-page hand-written fragment attached to an Ancestry tree. It is not known if the original source was hand-written, and the page copied directly from it, or if the page is a hand-written transcription. Therefore, the information may or may not be correct and should be questioned until further information becomes available. Hereinafter cited as An Historical Account of some of the Welsh Settlers of Hilltown and New Britain.
  4. [S2025] Joy Heaton Tucci, "Heaton Researcher Email Messages", with an attachment from www.familysearch.org, Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994, Bucks County Orphans' Court Records, 1776-1787, Volume B, 1784, image#140 of 287, listing the names of Davis Heaton's minor children.

Thomas Jones1

b. 1838
Family
Father*Morton Jones2,3 b. 1794, d. b 1860
Mother*Julia Rice4,3 b. 1804, d. Mar 1861
Birth*1838Thomas Jones was born about 1838 in Virginia.3 
Marriage*30 January 1859He married, as her first husband, Mary Jane Curtis on 30 January 1859 in Dubois County, Indiana.1,5,3 
Death*He died in Dubois County, Indiana, probably shortly after the 1870 census was taken, at about age 33.3 
Burial*He was buried in Patoka Memorial Cemetery, French Lick, Orange County, Indiana.3 

Family

 Mary Jane Curtis b. 1 Nov 1843, d. 1 Apr 1898
Children 1.Nancy Ellen Jones6 b. 30 Nov 1859, d. 17 Jul 1933
 2.Mary Elizabeth Jones7 b. 15 Jul 1864, d. 12 Feb 1934
 3.Laura Belle Jones8 b. 15 Nov 1867, d. 11 Oct 1964

Citations

  1. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 30 January 1859 in Dubois County, of Mary Jane Curtis and Thomas Jones, referencing Dubois County, Indiana, original record located in Dubois County, Indiana; Marriages 1839 - 1872 [to 2 Jan 1873] Books A-1-2, Compiled by Ruth M Slevin 1970; Book: 1; Page: 464. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Morton Jones, Memorial# 70537839. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas Jones, Memorial# 52134390.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Julia (Rice) Jones, Memorial# 235652353.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary J (Curtis) Chanley, Memorial# 95252415.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy Ellen (Jones) Garland Wyant, Memorial# 214391343.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Cosby, Memorial# 174790467.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Laura Belle (Jones) Ferguson, Memorial# 108295395.

Velva Bell Jones1,2,3

b. 16 September 1886
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Hinds, including our Walters and Ralphs
Father*Robert Jones2 b. 15 Oct 1842, d. 2 Feb 1910
Mother*Annie French2 b. 9 Feb 1849, d. 15 Aug 1897
Birth*16 September 1886Velva Bell Jones was born about 16 September 1886 in Amabel Township, Bruce County, Ontario Province, Canada.2,4 
Marriage*16 January 1907She married Edgar George Hinds, son of Beatty Hinds and Catherine Brandt, on 16 January 1907 in Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario Province.1,2 
Census Canada 1921*1 June 1921Velva and Edgar Hinds were enumerated on the 1921 census taken as of 1 June 1921 in the Algoma District, Ontario Province, Canada. Edgar was 36 years of age and a farmer on his own account, and Velva, who was enumerated as "Evelva" by the census taker, was 34 years of age. The family was recorded as English Canadian, and their religion was Presbyterian. The couple had five children who were enumerated with them, the two boys listed before the three girls. Lyle and Floyd were 10 and 6 years old, respectively, and Lyle was a student, having attended school 7 months during the census year. The daughters, Audrey, Kathleen and Doris, were ages 13, 11, and 9, respectively. The girls were all recorded as scholars and Audrey had attended school for 2 months, Kathleen for 5 months, and Doris for 7 months, of the census year.5 

Family

 Edgar George Hinds b. 4 Aug 1883, d. Aug 1974
Children 1.Audrey Hinds5 b. 1908
 2.Kathleen Hinds5 b. 1910
 3.Lyle Hinds b. 1911
 4.Doris Hinds5 b. 1912
 5.Floyd Hinds5 b. 1915

Citations

  1. [S497] Marguerite Clayton (Michigan), compiler, "Hinds Family Research Collection" (Research results and analysis, letters and photos, in the possession of Shirley Ertz of Nebraska), from the Family Tree of Thomas and Mary Hinds prepared by M. Clayton and G. Clayton and dated Nov 1992. Hereinafter cited as "Hinds Family Research Collection."
  2. [S2122] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1939, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of "George Edgar Hines" of Arran Township, Bruce County, age 22, bachelor, painter, Methodist, born in Elsinore, Bruce County, son of Beatty "Hines" and Kate Brandt, married Velva Jones of Sarawak Township, Grey County, age 20, spinster, Methodist, born in Amabel, Bruce County, daughter of Robert Jones and Annie French, married on 16 January 1907 in Canada, Owen Sound, Grey, Ontario, referencing Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928, Reel# 128. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1939.
  3. [S2122] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1939, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Andrey Noleen Hinds, age 20, born in Cockburn Island, daughter of Edgar George Hinds and Velva Bell Jones, married Frank Henry Reid on 27 June 1928 in Canada, Cochrane, Ontario, referencing Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928, Reel# 880.
  4. [S2128] 1901 Canadian Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Robert Jones, Year: 1901; Census Place: Amabel, Bruce (North/Nord), Ontario; Page: 9; Family No: 88. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Canadian Census.
  5. [S2136] 1921 Census of Canada, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Edgar and Evelva "Hines", Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 49; Census Place: 49, Algoma West, Ontario; Page Number: 2. Hereinafter cited as 1921 Census of Canada.

Walter Thomas Jones1

b. 15 January 1857, d. 13 July 1947
Family
Birth*15 January 1857Walter Thomas Jones was born on 15 January 1857 in Alabama.1 
Marriage*1889He married Fannie Delanie Traylor about 1889.2,3,1 
(Husband) Death11 April 1935Walter became a widower when Fannie Delanie (Traylor) Jones died on 11 April 1935 at age 68.3 
Death*13 July 1947He died on 13 July 1947 in Newell, Randolph County, Alabama, at age 901 
Burial* and was buried with his wife in Pine Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Randolph County, Alabama.1 

Family

 Fannie Delanie Traylor b. 5 Apr 1867, d. 11 Apr 1935
Child 1.Elvie Luvanna Jones+1,4 b. 26 Sep 1896, d. 7 Sep 1985

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Walter Thomas Jones, Memorial# 5498646. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas W. and "Fanie" Jones, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pine Hill, Randolph, Alabama; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240037. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Fannie Delanie (Traylor) Jones, Memorial# 5498661.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elvie Luvanna (Jones) McGinnis, Memorial# 114132073.

Whitney Jones1

b. 10 September 1899
Family
Father*James M. Jones2,1
Birth*10 September 1899Whitney Jones was born on 10 September 1899 in Hamilton, Caldwell County, Missouri.1 
Marriage*11 May 1918He married first Lena Jane Buck, daughter of Alvin Lewis Buck and Elizabeth Jane Buck, on 11 May 1918 in Kingston, Caldwell County, Missouri. Whitney was under the age of 21 years and consent for him to marry Lena was given by his father, James Jones; and Lena was over the age of 18 years and consent for her to marry Whitney was given by her father, Alvin L. Buck. Both Whitney and Lena were residents of Hamilton, Caldwell County.1,3,4 
(Husband) Death16 December 1918Whitney became a widower when Lena Jane (Buck) Jones died at age 19 from bronchial pneumonia resulting from influenza on 16 December 1918. They had been married only seven months.3,5 

Family

 Lena Jane Buck b. 6 Jun 1899, d. 16 Dec 1918

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Whitney Jones, Memorial# 83554682. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James M Jones, Memorial# 10960275.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lena Jane (Buck) Jones, Memorial# 10960300.
  4. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 11 May 1918 in Kingston, Caldwell County, Missouri, USA, of Lena Buck of Hamilton, Caldwell County, over the age of 18 years, consent by her father, Alvin L. Buck, and Whitney Jones of Hamilton, Caldwell County, under the age of 21 years, consent by his father, James Jones, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  5. [S2178] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 16 December 1918 in Hamilton, Caldwell County, Missouri, USA, of Lena Jane Jones, age 19, married, housewife, cause of death bronchial pneumonia contributed by influenza, daughter of Alvin Lewis Buck, born Wayne County, Kentucky, and Liza Matilda Buck, born Wayne County, Kentucky, informant A. L. Buck, Hamilton, Missouri, burial in Highland, referencing Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, Jefferson City, Missouri, Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, Certificate# 44724. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1969.

William Jones1

b. 22 June 1761, d. 1801
Family
Father*William Jones2 b. 19 Nov 1718
Mother*Rebecca Trotter2
Birth*22 June 1761William Jones was born on 22 June 1761.2 
Religion*9 December 1780William was a Quaker, and was disowned by Goshen Monthly Meeting, Goshenville, Chester County, on 9 December 1780 for mustering, and his future wife, also a Quaker, would be disowned on 28 June 1784 by Chester Monthly Meeting for her marriage.2 
Marriage*circa 1783He married Elizabeth Weaver, daughter of Isaac Weaver and Sarah Dell, circa 1783.1,2 
Religion*1786Elizabeth and William Jones were both readmitted for membership in the Society of Friends in 1786 and took a certificate to Haverford Monthly Meeting, Chester County, that same year.2 
Occupation*William was a school teacher in Marple, Chester County.2 
Residence*William and Elizabeth later lived for a time in Reading, Pennsylvania.2 
Relocation*They moved to Philadelphia before William's death.2 
Death*1801He died in 1801, probably in Philadelphia.2 

Family

 Elizabeth Weaver b. 27 Jul 1758, d. 16 Jul 1841

Citations

  1. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682 : together with some account of the English ancestry of the family, including the results of researches by Henry Fishwick, and the late Joseph Lemuel Chester, and a full report of the bi-centennial reunion of 1882, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. John Sharples (d.1685) married Jane Moor and, as Quakers, the family emigrated in 1682 from England to Chester County, Pennsylvania. Descendants (spelling the surname Sharpless) and relatives lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes ancestry in England to the 1200s A.D. Includes index. (Washington DC: Photoduplication Service, 1968 ( a microreproduction of the original published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the family, under the auspices of the Bi-centennial committee, in 1887), , pages 229-230. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.
  2. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, page 359.

William Jones1

b. 19 November 1718
Family
Father*Robert Jones1 b. 9 Dec 1690
Mother*Ann Coulston1 b. 18 Oct 1695
Birth*19 November 1718William Jones was born on 19 November 1718.1 
Marriage*He married Rebecca Trotter.1 

Family

 Rebecca Trotter
Child 1.William Jones1 b. 22 Jun 1761, d. 1801

Citations

  1. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682 : together with some account of the English ancestry of the family, including the results of researches by Henry Fishwick, and the late Joseph Lemuel Chester, and a full report of the bi-centennial reunion of 1882, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. John Sharples (d.1685) married Jane Moor and, as Quakers, the family emigrated in 1682 from England to Chester County, Pennsylvania. Descendants (spelling the surname Sharpless) and relatives lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes ancestry in England to the 1200s A.D. Includes index. (Washington DC: Photoduplication Service, 1968 ( a microreproduction of the original published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the family, under the auspices of the Bi-centennial committee, in 1887), , page 359. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.

William H. Jones1,2

b. 1836
Family
Birth*1836William H. Jones was born about 1836 in Ohio.2 
Marriage*18 April 1855He married Bethsheba Leonard, daughter of Matthew Leonard and Lydia Ann Risinger, on 18 April 1855 in Allen County, Indiana.1,2 

Family

 Bethsheba Leonard b. 4 Aug 1836

Citations

  1. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 18 April 1855 in Allen County, Indiana, of Bethsheba Leonard and William Jones, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Allen County, Indiana; index to Marriage Record, Indiana 1824 - 1920 Incl W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's Office; Book: 3; Page: 309. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of W. H. and Bethsheba Jones, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Ottawa, Putnam, Ohio; Roll: M653_1027; Page: 334; Family History Library Film: 805027. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

______ Jones1

Family

Family
Children 1.Elizabeth Jones+2
 2.Richard Jones2

Citations

  1. [S1213] John R. Totten, Thacher - Thatcher Genealogy, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (New York, New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1910-1915), pages 68-69. Hereinafter cited as Thacher - Thatcher Genealogy.
  2. [S1213] John R. Totten, Thacher - Thatcher Genealogy, pages 68-91.

Arthur Jordan1

b. 3 March 1926
Family
Father*John B. Jordan1 b. 22 May 1884, d. 28 Apr 1976
Mother*Gertrude A. Ussery1 b. 8 Mar 1902, d. 16 May 1987
Birth*3 March 1926Arthur Jordan was born on 3 March 1926 in Searcy County, Arkansas.1,2 
(Son) Census US 19302 April 1930Arthur was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 2 April 1930 in the household of his parents in Red River, Stone County, Arkansas. He was 4 years and 11 months old.1 
(Son) Census US 19403 May 1940Arthur was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 3 May 1940 in the household of his parents in Glaize, Jackson County, Arkansas. He was 14 years old, had completed his education through the 6th grade of elementary school, and had attended school within the census year.3 

Citations

  1. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of J. B. and Gertie Jordan, Year: 1930; Census Place: Red River, Stone, Arkansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2339830. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Arthur Jordan of Olyphant, Jackson County, Arkansas, USA, age 18, born on 3 March 1926 in Searcy County, Arkansas, registered on 3 March 1944 in Olyphant, Jackson, Arkansas, USA, describing him as 5' 7" in height, weighing 157 lbs., with a dark complexion, blue eyes and brown hair, the person who would always know his address was his father, John Jordan at the same address, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Arkansas, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Gertie A. Jordan, transcribed by Ancestry as "Gordon", Year: 1940; Census Place: Glaize, Jackson, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00144; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 34-16. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Bessie Mae Jordan1

b. 16 February 1914, d. 5 May 2000
Family
Father*John B. Jordan2 b. 22 May 1884, d. 28 Apr 1976
Mother*Clara Cash2
Birth*16 February 1914Bessie Mae Jordan was born on 16 February 1914 in Texas.3,4 
Research Notes*Bessie Mae Jordan and Bessie Mae Green were two separate people. Both were born in Texas within three years of each other, died three years apart, and several researchers have confused the two. Bessie Mae Green married Winters Hall Long about 1928; they remained in Texas and raised at least three children. Winters died in Texas in 1961, and his wife died in Texas in 1997.

The life of Bessie Mae Jordan, on the other hand, is not so straight forward. We believe she had nine husbands, and while we've identified two children, we suspect she may have had at least two more. We believe the surname of her first husband was LONG, which is how the confusion between these two Bessie Maes began, and we believe the surname of her last husband was COOPER. In between the first and last, the surnames of her husbands included, although may not have been limited to, FAHNHOLZ, whom she appears to have married twice, WILKINSON, GILSTRAP, PITTMAN, McCOY, HAMBY and FINNEY.5,6,7,8,1,9,4,10,11,12 
(Daughter) Census US 192012 January 1920Bessie Mae was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 12 January 1920 in the household of her father and stepmother in Linn Creek, Van Buren County, Arkansas. She was 5 years old.4 
(Daughter) Census US 19302 April 1930Bessie was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 2 April 1930 in the household of her father and stepmother in Red River, Stone County, Arkansas. She was 16 years old, could read and write, and had not attended school within the census year.10 
Marriage*She married first ______ Long.1 
Marriagebefore January 1948She married second, as his first wife, John F. Fahnholz, son of August Carl Fahnholz and Iva Mae Mills, before January 1948, when she changed her name with the Social Security Administration from Bessie Mae Long to Bessie Mae Fahnholz.1 
Marriage*13 December 1955She married John F. Fahnholz, son of August Carl Fahnholz and Iva Mae Mills, a second time on 13 December 1955 in Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.1,13 
Divorce*26 April 1956Four months after their second marriage, Bessie Fahnholz and John F. Fahnholz were divorced on 26 April 1956 in Boone County, Arkansas. John had filed against Bessie on 16 March 1956, stating they had married in Georgia on 13 December 1955, which may have been a typing error on the clerk's part. His reason for seeking a divorce was abbreviated as "Int." Bessie did not contest his request, and the court granted an absolute decree, stating that no alimony was granted, no property rights were affected, and that three children were affected by the decree. We've been able to identify only one child who was living at the time of their divorce, and we will continue to look for the other two children.14,15 
(Mother) Marriage2 June 1956One month later, on 2 June 1956, John married a second time to Josie V. Mills, and John and Bessie's daughter, Rita Carol Fahnholz, appears to have remained with John and been raised by her father and stepmother.16,17,18,19 
Marriage*28 July 1956Three months after her divorce from John Fahnholz, she married Isaac Cantral Wilkinson on 28 July 1956 in Clayton, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was 50 years of age and had not been married before, and Bessie was age 42.20 
Marriage*She married fourth ______ Gilstrap.1 
Marriage*6 June 1964She married fifth Lawrence E. Pittman on 6 June 1964 in Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas.21,1 
Marriage*She married sixth ______ McCoy.1,3 
Marriage*28 June 1968She married seventh, as his second wife, Happy Jack Hamby, son of Corda Jackson Hamby and Sarah Ellizabeth Crawford, on 28 June 1968 in Jackson County, Arkansas.3,22 
Divorce*13 November 1968Bessie McCoy Hamby and Happy Jack Hamby were divorced, about four months after they married, on 13 November 1968 in Jackson County, Arkansas.22,3 
Marriage*She married eighth ______ Finney.1 
Marriage*She married, as her ninth husband, ______ Cooper.9,11,23,1 
Death*5 May 2000She died as Bessie Mae Cooper on 5 May 2000 in Skaggs Community Health Center, Branson, Taney County, Missouri, at age 869,11,23,1 
Burial*6 May 2000 and was buried on 6 May 2000 in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.11,12,9,23,1 

Family 1

 ______ Long

Family 2

 John F. Fahnholz b. 10 Mar 1925, d. 9 Jul 2004
Children 1.Carrol Ann Fahnholz24 b. 2 Jul 1951, d. 14 May 1952
 2.Rita Carol Fahnholz25 b. 11 Aug 1952

Family 3

 Isaac Cantral Wilkinson b. 25 Dec 1905

Family 4

 ______ Gilstrap

Family 5

 Lawrence E. Pittman b. 21 Jun 1914

Family 6

 ______ McCoy

Family 7

 Happy Jack Hamby b. 27 Aug 1919, d. 8 Feb 2010

Family 8

 ______ Finney

Family 9

 ______ Cooper

Citations

  1. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Bessie Mae Long, born on 16 February 1914 at Rockwall, Texas, child of John B Jordan and Clara M Cash, died in 5 May 2000, agency notes: Dec 1947: Name listed as BESSIE MAE LONG; Jan 1948: Name listed as BESSIE MAE FAHNHOLZ; Jun 1960: Name listed as BESSIE MAE GILSTRAP; Jun 1964: Name listed as BESSIE MAE PITTMAN; Jan 1967: Name listed as BESSIE MAE MCCOY; Aug 1972: Name listed as BESSIE FINNEY. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S1704] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 28 March 1911 in Henry County, Tennessee, USA, of John Jordan and Miss Clara Cash. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002.
  3. [S2208] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 28 June 1968 in Jackson County, Arkansas, USA, of Mrs. Bessie McCoy of Bradford, Jackson County, age 54, born on 16 February 1914 in Texas, nurse, and H. J. Hamby of Bradford, Jackson County, age 48, born 27 August 1919 in Missouri, retired RR, citing Certificate# 007670, Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Little Rock, Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Year 1968, Film# 3. Hereinafter cited as Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969.
  4. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Gertie Jordan, spelled "Jourden" by the census taker, Year: 1920; Census Place: Linn Creek, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: T625_83; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 130. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S29] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online at Ancestry.com, death of Bessie M. Long of 79603, Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA, born on 10 November 1911 and died on 3 May 1997. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014.
  6. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of E. B. and Minnie Green, Year: 1920; Census Place: Corsicana Ward 3, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T625_1836; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 148.
  7. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of W. Baty and Vera Long, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04144; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 221-18A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Bessie Mae Long, Memorial# 17678013. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  9. [S29] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online at Ancestry.com, death of Bessie M. Cooper of 65740, Rockaway Beach, Taney, Missouri, USA, born on 16 February 1914 and died on 5 May 2000.
  10. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of J. B. and Gertie Jordan, Year: 1930; Census Place: Red River, Stone, Arkansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2339830. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Springfield News-Leader, Springfield, Missouri, Saturday, 6 May 2000, page 16, death of Bessie Mae Cooper, age 86, a nurse, died Friday, 5 May 2000 in Skaggs Community Health Center, Branson, Missouri, burial on 6 May 2000 in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery; no survivors or family mentioned. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Bessie Mae (Hill) Cooper, Memorial# 30209271, although her maiden name was Jordan, not Hill.
  13. [S2220] Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage on 13 December 1955 in Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska, of John F. Fahnholz, age 30, born about 1925, son of August C. Fahnholz and Iva Mills, and Bessie Jordan Fahnholz, age 40, born about 1915, daughter of John Jordan and Clara Cash, referencing FHL Film# 1,994,468. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995.
  14. [S2212] Arkansas, Divorces, 1923-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce filed on 16 March 1956 in Boone County, Arkansas, USA, of John F. Fahnholz, Plaintiff, vs. Bessie Fahnholz, Defendant, for "Int.", married on 13 December 1955 in Georgia, citing Certificate# 000349, Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Little Rock, Arkansas, Divorces, Year 1956, Film# 1, image 703 of 3318. Hereinafter cited as Arkansas, Divorces, 1923-1969.
  15. [S2212] Arkansas, Divorces, 1923-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce granted on 26 April 1956 in Boone, Arkansas, USA, of Bessie Fahnholz and John F. Fahnholz, absolute decree, no alimony, no property affected, three children affected, citing Certificate# 229, Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Little Rock, Arkansas, Divorces, Year 1956, Film# 1, image 704 of 3318.
  16. [S2208] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 2 June 1956 in Boone, Arkansas, USA, of John F. Fahnholz of Hickman, Jackson County, Missouri, age 31, born about 1925 and Josie V. Mills of Harrison, Boone County, Arkansas, age 24, born about 1932, citing Certificate# 00091??, Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Little Rock, Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Year 1956, Film# #1.
  17. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Miss Rita Carol Fahnholz and Gaylon Ray Harrold on 1 September 1972 , published on 14 May 1972 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, USA, citing https://www.newspapers.com/image/661856936/,0.043428697,0.5688055,0.4117186&xid=3398. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  18. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jocey Verna “Josie” (Mills) Fahnholz, Memorial# 125654892.
  19. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Frederick Fahnholz, Memorial# 29263446.
  20. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 28 July 1956 in Clayton, St Louis, Missouri, USA, of Bessie Mae Fahnholz, age 42, born on 16 February 1914 in Rockwall County, Texas, divorced, and Isaac Cantral Wilkinson, age 50, born on 25 December 1905 in Patton, Missouri, single, both of 6118 Wabada Avenue, Wellston, St. Louis County, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  21. [S2208] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 6 June 1964 in Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas, USA, of Mrs. Bessie Gilstrap of Midwest City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, age 50, born on 16 February 1914 in Texas, housewife, and Lawrence E. Pittman of Choctaw, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, age 49, born on 21 June 1914 in Oklahoma, aircraft mechanic, citing Certificate# 007442, Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Little Rock, Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Year 1964, Film# #3.
  22. [S2212] Arkansas, Divorces, 1923-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce on 13 November 1968 in Jackson County, Arkansas, USA, of Happy Jack Hamby, Plaintiff, vs. Bessie McCoy Hamby, Defendant, filed on 23 September 1968 for "Indignities", married on 28 June 1968, uncontested, Absolute Decree granted, no children affected, no alimony, citing Certificate# 010025, Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Little Rock, Arkansas, Divorces, Year 1968, Film# 3.
  23. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Selma Enterprise, Selma, California, Wednesday, 16 July 1997, page 2, death on 11 July in Fresno of William Jordan, age 81, graveside services at Floral Memorial Park, survived by 3 sons, Jim Jordan of Washington, Bill Jordan of Arkansas, and John Jordan of Clovis, 6 daughters, Cathy Walker of Clovis, Donna Troy of Arizona, Shirley Troy of Brentwood, Gale Kail of Oakley, Evalene Eide of Modesto, and Mary Arrans of Fresno, and sister Bessie Cooper of Arkansas.
  24. [S2158] Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 14 May 1952 at Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas, USA, of Carrol Ann Fahnholz, age 10/12, Single, born on 2 July 1951 in Nebraska, daughter of John Fahnholz and Bessie Jordan of Olyphant, Jackson County, informant Bessie Fahnholz, burial on 16 May 1952 in Coffeyville Cemetery, Olyphant, Jackson County, citing Certificate# 5462, referencing Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Little Rock, Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1952, Roll# 2. Hereinafter cited as Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969.
  25. [S2149] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, online at www.ancestry.com, record for Rita Carol Harrold, age 60, born on 11 August 1952 in Harrison Arkansas, died on 1 February 2013, obituary dated 9 February 2013; daughter of John Frederick Fahnholz and Josie Fahnholz; wife of Gaylon Harrold; children, Jennifer Harrold, Andrea Harrold, Steven Harrold, Jason Harrold, Michael Harrold; siblings, August Jackson Fahnholz, Iva Atkins; dated 9 February 2013, Sapulpa, Oklahoma, USA, citing URL: http://greenhillok.com/book-of-memories/1486400/…. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current.

Frank Jordan1

b. 1923
Family
Father*John B. Jordan1 b. 22 May 1884, d. 28 Apr 1976
Mother*Gertrude A. Ussery1 b. 8 Mar 1902, d. 16 May 1987
Birth*1923Frank Jordan was born about 1923 in Oklahoma.1 
(Son) Census US 19302 April 1930Frank was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 2 April 1930 in the household of his parents in Red River, Stone County, Arkansas. He was 7 years old, could neither read nor write and had not attended school within the census year.1 
(Son) Census US 19403 May 1940Frank was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 3 May 1940 in the household of his parents in Glaize, Jackson County, Arkansas. He was 17 years old, had completed his education through the 6th grade of elementary school, and had not attended school within the census year. He worked as a laborer making railroad ties, had worked 16 weeks in 1939 for an income of $100, had worked 26 hours the week prior to the census, and had no other sources of income.2 

Citations

  1. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of J. B. and Gertie Jordan, Year: 1930; Census Place: Red River, Stone, Arkansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2339830. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Gertie A. Jordan, transcribed by Ancestry as "Gordon", Year: 1940; Census Place: Glaize, Jackson, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00144; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 34-16. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Homer Jordan1

b. 1935
Family
Father*John B. Jordan1 b. 22 May 1884, d. 28 Apr 1976
Mother*Gertrude A. Ussery1 b. 8 Mar 1902, d. 16 May 1987
Birth*1935Homer Jordan was born about 1935 in Arkansas.1 
(Son) Census US 19403 May 1940Homer was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 3 May 1940 in the household of his parents in Glaize, Jackson County, Arkansas. He was 5 years old and had not yet attended school.1 

Citations

  1. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Gertie A. Jordan, transcribed by Ancestry as "Gordon", Year: 1940; Census Place: Glaize, Jackson, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00144; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 34-16. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jessie M. Jordan1

b. 1917
Family
Father*John B. Jordan1 b. 22 May 1884, d. 28 Apr 1976
Mother*Clara Cash1
Birth*1917Jessie M. Jordan was born about 1917 in Arkansas.1 
(Daughter) Census US 192012 January 1920Jessie M. was not accurately enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 12 January 1920 in the household of her father and stepmother in Linn Creek, Van Buren County, Arkansas. We believe her older brother, William S., was enumerated as "Jessie" in error because he was recorded as a son with the correct age of almost 4 for William. Jessie M. would have been about 2 years old. It's possible the census taker recorded the two children in his notes when he visited the home and then later, unintentionally, merged the two together when he completed his report at home.2 
(Daughter) Census US 19302 April 1930Jessie was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 2 April 1930 in the household of her father and stepmother in Red River, Stone County, Arkansas. She was 14 years old, could read and write, and had not attended school within the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of J. B. and Gertie Jordan, Year: 1930; Census Place: Red River, Stone, Arkansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2339830. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Gertie Jordan, spelled "Jourden" by the census taker, Year: 1920; Census Place: Linn Creek, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: T625_83; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 130. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

Jewell Maxine Jordan1

b. 14 November 1920, d. 16 March 2005
Family
Father*John B. Jordan2,1,3 b. 22 May 1884, d. 28 Apr 1976
Mother*Gertrude A. Ussery2,1,4 b. 8 Mar 1902, d. 16 May 1987
Birth*14 November 1920Jewell Maxine Jordan was born on 14 November 1920 in Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas.2,1 
Marriage*She married Thomas J. Treece.5,1 
(Wife) Death26 January 1984Jewell became a widow when Thomas J. Treece died on 26 January 1984 at age 73.5 
Death*16 March 2005She died on 16 March 2005 at age 842,1 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Coffeyville Cemetery, Coffeyville, Jackson County, Arkansas.1,5 

Family

 Thomas J. Treece b. 17 Mar 1910, d. 26 Jan 1984

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Jewell Maxine (Jordan) Treece, Memorial# 17488143. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Jewel Maxine Jordan, spelled "Gordon", born on 14 November 1920 at Elba, Arkansas, child of John B Jordan and Girtie Ussery, died on 16 March 2005, agency notes: Feb 1944: Name listed as JEWEL MAXINE JORDAN, spelled "GORDON"; Jan 1965: Name listed as JEWELL MAX TREECE; 02 Apr 2005: Name listed as JEWELL M TREECE. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John B. Jordan, Memorial# 152082219.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Gertrude A. Jordan, Memorial# 152082204.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas J Treece, Memorial# 20976027.

John B. Jordan1,2

b. 22 May 1884, d. 28 April 1976
Family
Birth*22 May 1884John B. Jordan was born on 22 May 1884 in Coffee County, Tennessee.3,2,4,5 
Name VariationHis full name was John Branch Jordan.4,5 
Marriage*28 March 1911He married first Miss Clara Cash on 28 March 1911 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee.1,6 
Marriage*21 May 1918He married second Gertie Ussery on 21 May 1918 in Van Buren County, Arkansas.7,2,8 
Census US 1920*12 January 1920Gertie and John B. Jordan were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 12 January 1920 in Linn Creek, Van Buren County, Arkansas. John was 36 years of age and a general farmer working on his own account, and Gertie was 18 years old. They rented their farm, two of John's three children from his first marriage were enumerated with them in 1920, and the family's surname was spelled "Jaurden" by the census taker. Bessie M. was 5 years old and "Jessie S." was recorded as a son and 3 years and 10 months of age. The entry for this child is confusing to us because John's first three children were Bessie M., William S. and Jessie M. Bessie's age was correct; she would have been 5 years old. William S., not "Jessie" S., would have been almost 4 years old; and Jessie "M." would have been about two years old. It's possible the census taker recorded the two younger children in his notes when he visited the home and then later, unintentionally, merged the two children together when he completed his report at home.3 
Census US 1930*2 April 1930Gertie and John B. Jordan were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 2 April 1930 in Red River, Stone County, Arkansas. John was 47 years of age, worked as a farmer on his own account, and was an employer. Gertie was 28 years of age. John reported being age 27 at his first marriage to Clara Cash, and Gertie was recorded as age 20 at her first marriage, which was to John. They rented their farm, did not own a radio set, and five children were enumerated with them in 1930. John's two daughters from his first marriage, Bessie and Jessie, were ages 16 and 14, respectively; John and Gertie's two sons, Frank and Arthur, were ages 7 and almost 5 years. None of the children had attended school within the census year, and Bessie and Jessie could both read and write.9 
Census US 1940*3 May 1940Gertie A. and John B. Jordan were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 3 May 1940 in Glaize, Jackson County, Arkansas. John was 56 years of age, worked as a laborer making railroad ties, and had completed his education through the 3rd grade of elementary school. He had worked 30 weeks in 1939 for his income of $180, had worked 28 hours the week prior to the census, and had no other sources of income. Gertie was 38 years of age, did her housework at home, and had completed her education through the 4th grade of elementary school. They rented their house for $2 per month, and in 1935 the family had lived in rural Arkansas. Their three youngest children, all boys, were enumerated with them in 1940. Frank was 17 years old, had completed his education through the 6th grade of elementary school, and had not attended school within the census year. He worked as a laborer making railroad ties, had worked 16 weeks in 1939 for an income of $100, had worked 26 hours the week prior to the census, and had no other sources of income. His brother Arthur was 14 years old, had completed his education through the 6th grade of elementary school, and had attended school within the census year. Young Homer was 5 years old and had not yet attended school.10 
Death*28 April 1976He died on 28 April 1976 at age 912 
Burial* and was buried in Coffeyville Cemetery, Coffeyville, Jackson County, Arkansas.2 

Family 1

 Clara Cash
Children 1.Bessie Mae Jordan+1 b. 16 Feb 1914, d. 5 May 2000
 2.William Sherman Jordan11 b. 3 May 1916, d. 11 Jul 1997
 3.Jessie M. Jordan9 b. 1917

Family 2

 Gertrude A. Ussery b. 8 Mar 1902, d. 16 May 1987
Children 1.Jewell Maxine Jordan12,13,14 b. 14 Nov 1920, d. 16 Mar 2005
 2.Frank Jordan9 b. 1923
 3.Arthur Jordan9 b. 3 Mar 1926
 4.Homer Jordan10 b. 1935

Citations

  1. [S1704] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 28 March 1911 in Henry County, Tennessee, USA, of John Jordan and Miss Clara Cash. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John B. Jordan, Memorial# 152082219, his date of birth reported as 22 May 1884. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Gertie Jordan, spelled "Jourden" by the census taker, Year: 1920; Census Place: Linn Creek, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: T625_83; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 130. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1768] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, online at www.ancestry.com, registration dated 27 April 1942 in Jackson County, Arkansas, for John Branch Jordan of Olyphant, Jackson County, Arkansas, USA, born on 22 May 1884 in Coffee County, Tennessee, USA, his height was 5' 9½", weight 186 lbs., eyes were blue, hair was gray, his complexion was ruddy, and he was blind in his right eye, person who would always know his address was his wife Gertrude Jordan of the same address, referencing The National Archives at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, , Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, Group# 147. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S223] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online at www.ancestry.com, draft registration card dated 12 September 1918 for John Branch Jordan, born on 22 May 1882, residence in 1917-1918 in Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas, USA, farming, nearest relative Mrs. Gertie Jordan of the same address; his physical build was Medium, height was Tall, hair was Dark, eyes were Grey, and he had lost the sight of his right eye, referencing U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Rockwall County, Texas. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  6. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Tennessean, Nashville, Tennessee, Wednesday, 5 April 1911, page 12, marriage yesterday, 4 April 1911 in Paris, Tennessee of John Jordan and Miss Clara Cash. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Gertrude A. Jordan, Memorial# 152082204.
  8. [S2177] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 May 1918 in Van Buren County, Arkansas of J B Jordan of Ella, Van Buren, Arkansas, age 34, born about 1884, and Gertie Ussery of Ella, Van Buren, Arkansas, age 17; marriage license dated 14 May 1918, referencing FHL Film# 2131956. Hereinafter cited as Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957.
  9. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of J. B. and Gertie Jordan, Year: 1930; Census Place: Red River, Stone, Arkansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2339830. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Gertie A. Jordan, transcribed by Ancestry as "Gordon", Year: 1940; Census Place: Glaize, Jackson, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00144; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 34-16. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for William Sherman Jordan, born on 3 May 1916 in Marshall, Searcy County, Arkansas, son of John B Jordan and Clara M Cash, died in 11 July 1997, agency notes: Jul 1939: Name listed as WILLIAM SHERMAN JORDAN; 09 Jan 1995: Name listed as WILLAIM SHERMAN JORDAN; 13 Aug 1997: Name listed as WILLIAM JORDAN. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S1456] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Jewel Maxine Jordan, spelled "Gordon", born on 14 November 1920 at Elba, Arkansas, child of John B Jordan and Girtie Ussery, died on 16 March 2005, agency notes: Feb 1944: Name listed as JEWEL MAXINE JORDAN, spelled "GORDON"; Jan 1965: Name listed as JEWELL MAX TREECE; 02 Apr 2005: Name listed as JEWELL M TREECE.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jewell Maxine (Jordan) Treece, Memorial# 17488143.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John B. Jordan, Memorial# 152082219.

William Sherman Jordan1

b. 3 May 1916, d. 11 July 1997
Family
Father*John B. Jordan1 b. 22 May 1884, d. 28 Apr 1976
Mother*Clara Cash1
Birth*3 May 1916William Sherman Jordan was born on 3 May 1916 in Marshall, Searcy County, Arkansas.1,2 
(Son) Census US 192012 January 1920William S. was enumerated as "Jessie", his baby sister's name, on the 1920 census taken on 12 January 1920 in the household of his father and stepmother in Linn Creek, Van Buren County, Arkansas. William was almost 4 years old. His sister Jessie M. would have been about age 2. It's possible the census taker recorded the two children in his notes when he visited the home and then later, unintentionally, merged the two together when he completed his report at home.3 
Marriage*9 March 1942He may have married first Hazel Davis on 9 March 1942 in Mississippi County, Arkansas.4 
Divorce*22 June 1944William S. Jordan and Hazel (Davis) Jordan were divorced on 22 June 1944 in Jackson County, Arkansas. William had filed against his wife Hazel, who did not contest the divorce. They had one child, the divorce was absolute, and William paid an allotment rather than alimony.5 
Marriage*8 October 1955He may have married second Ila Maria Rodd Lack on 8 October 1955 in Jackson County, Arkansas. It may have been a second marriage for each.6 
Death*11 July 1997He died on 11 July 1997 in Fresno, Fresno County, California, at age 811,7 
Burial* and was buried in Floral Memorial Park Cemetery, Selma, Fresno County.7 

Family 1

 Hazel Davis b. 1924

Family 2

 Ila Maria Rodd Lack b. 9 Dec 1917

Citations

  1. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for William Sherman Jordan, born on 3 May 1916 in Marshall, Searcy County, Arkansas, son of John B Jordan and Clara M Cash, died in 11 July 1997, agency notes: Jul 1939: Name listed as WILLIAM SHERMAN JORDAN; 09 Jan 1995: Name listed as WILLAIM SHERMAN JORDAN; 13 Aug 1997: Name listed as WILLIAM JORDAN. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of William Sherman Jordan of Olyphant, Jackson, Arkansas, USA, age 24, born on 3 May 1916 in Van Buren County, Arkansas , registered on 16 October 1940 in Olyphant, Jackson, Arkansas, USA, the person who would always know his address was his father, John Branch Jordan of Olyphant, Jackson, Arkansas, describing William as 5' 11½" in height, weighing 169 lbs., with a dark complexion, gray eyes and brown hair, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Arkansas, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Gertie Jordan, spelled "Jourden" by the census taker, Year: 1920; Census Place: Linn Creek, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: T625_83; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 130. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2208] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on about 9 March 1942 in Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA, of Mr. William S. Jordan, age 25, born about 1917, and Miss Hazel Davis, age 18, born about 1924, both residents of Olyphant, Jackson County, Arkansas, citing Certificate# 024008, Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Little Rock, Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Year 1942, Film# #7. Hereinafter cited as Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969.
  5. [S2212] Arkansas, Divorces, 1923-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce on 22 June 1944 in Jackson County, Arkansas, USA, of William S Jordon vs. Hazel Jordon, not contested, absolute divorce granted, one child affected, allotment, not alimony, citing Certificate# 1718, Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Little Rock, Arkansas, Divorces, Year 1944, Film# 2. Hereinafter cited as Arkansas, Divorces, 1923-1969.
  6. [S2208] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on about 8 October 1955 in Jackson County, Arkansas, USA, of William Sherman Jordan, age 39, timber worker, born on 3 May 1916 in Arkansas, and Mrs. Ila Maria Rodd Lack, age 37, waitress, born 9 December 1917 in Arkansas, both residents of Newport, Jackson County, citing Certificate# 06184, Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Little Rock, Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Year 1955, Film# #2.
  7. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Selma Enterprise, Selma, California, Wednesday, 16 July 1997, page 2, death on 11 July in Fresno of William Jordan, age 81, graveside services at Floral Memorial Park, survived by 3 sons, Jim Jordan of Washington, Bill Jordan of Arkansas, and John Jordan of Clovis, 6 daughters, Cathy Walker of Clovis, Donna Troy of Arizona, Shirley Troy of Brentwood, Gale Kail of Oakley, Evalene Eide of Modesto, and Mary Arrans of Fresno, and sister Bessie Cooper of Arkansas. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.

Mary Adelaide Josselyn1

Family
ChartsDescendants of William Bolton of Reading, The Immigrant
Marriage*Mary Adelaide Josselyn of Cambridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts married Lorenzo Sanderson, son of Isaac Sanderson and Eunice Bolton.1 
Residence*1882Mary Adelaide and Lorenzo Sanderson lived in Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in 1882.1 

Family

 Lorenzo Sanderson b. 1 Apr 1831

Citations

  1. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 357-359. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.

Louisa Joucas1,2

b. 5 April 1831, d. 15 May 1895
Family
Birth*5 April 1831Louisa Joucas was born on 5 April 1831 in Canada.1 
Marriage*22 January 1850She married, as his first wife, Joseph Leon Goodreau on 22 January 1850 in Kankakee County, Illinois.1 
Death*15 May 1895She died on 15 May 1895 at age 641 
Burial* and was buried as Louise Goodroe in Edmond Cemetery, Edmond, Norton County, Kansas.1 

Family

 Joseph Leon Goodreau b. 14 Jul 1828, d. 29 Jul 1901
Child 1.George H. Goodro2,1 b. 30 Oct 1869, d. 19 Sep 1945

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Louise Goodroe, Memorial# 150155498. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George H Goodro, Memorial# 19696627.

Sarah James Jouett1

b. 15 January 1793, d. 5 September 1878
Family
Birth*15 January 1793Sarah James Jouett was born on 15 January 1793 in Kentucky.1,2 
Marriage*20 September 1820She married James Meldrum, son of Reverend John William Meldrum and Mary McDonald, on 20 September 1820 in Shelby County, Kentucky.1,2 
Relocation*1822 Sarah and James moved in 1822 to Sharritt's Prairie, which would later become Godfrey Township, Madison County, Illinois.1,2 
(Wife) Death22 November 1846Sarah became a widow when James Meldrum died of consumption on 22 November 1846 at about age 49.3,1 
Death*5 September 1878She died on 5 September 1878 in Godfrey, Madison County, at age 851,2 
Burial* and was buried in Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill, Macoupin County, Illinois.2 

Family

 James Meldrum b. 11 Dec 1797, d. 22 Nov 1846

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Rev James "The Exhorter" Meldrum., Memorial# 155616751. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah James (Jouett) Meldrum, Memorial# 155617507.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rev William Meldrum, Memorial# 44907230.

Blanche Joy1

b. December 1887
Family
Father*Charles W. Joy1 b. Mar 1849
Mother*Martha Cline1 b. 13 Jan 1858, d. 31 Oct 1942
Birth*December 1887Blanche Joy was born in December 1887 in Nebraska.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19001 June 1900Blanche was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 in the household of her parents at 3320 Manderson Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. She was 12 years old, at school, and had attended school for seven months of the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles W. and Martha Joy, (Martha's name recorded as "Bertha" by the census taker), Year: 1900; Census Place: Omaha Ward 6, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: 924; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1240924. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Charles W. Joy1

b. March 1849
Family
Birth*March 1849Charles W. Joy was born in March 1849 in Ohio.2 
Name VariationHis full name was Charles Wesley Joy.3 
Name VariationHe was called Charlie.4 
Marriage*29 September 1875He married Martha Cline on 29 September 1875 in Washington County, Ohio.1 
Census State NE 1885*13 June 1885Martha and Charlie Joy were listed on the 1885 Nebraska State census taken on 13 June 1885 in Herman, Washington County, Nebraska. Charlie was 36 years of age and worked as a carpenter, and Martha was 26 years of age and keeping house. Three children were listed with them. James D. and Norman were ages 6 and 4 years, respectively, and both were at school, and Waldo was 2 years old.4 
Census US 1900*1 June 1900Martha and Charles W. Joy were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 at 3320 Manderson Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Charles was 51 years of age and a contractor for carpentry, and Martha was 42 years of age. They rented their house, had been married for 25 years, and Martha had given birth to six children, four of whom were living. Three of their children were enumerated with them in 1900. Norman was 19 years old and worked as a fireman in a laundry company; Waldo was 17 years old and worked as a delivery clerk for a grocer; and Blanche was 12 years old, at school, and had attended school for seven months of the census year.2 

Family

 Martha Cline b. 13 Jan 1858, d. 31 Oct 1942
Children 1.James D. Joy4 b. 1879
 2.Norman C. Joy+1,5 b. 21 Sep 1880
 3.Waldo Joy2 b. Oct 1882
 4.Blanche Joy2 b. Dec 1887

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Charles W. Joy and Martha Cline on 29 September 1875 in Washington County, Ohio, USA, married by Thomas Cline, Minister of the Gospel, referencing FHL Film# 000941959. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles W. and Martha Joy, (Martha's name recorded as "Bertha" by the census taker), Year: 1900; Census Place: Omaha Ward 6, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: 924; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1240924. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2183] Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 21 September 1880 in Clay, Harrison County, Iowa, of male Joy, son of Charles Wesley Joy and Martha Cline Joy, referencing FHL Film# 1513443. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  4. [S2426] Nebraska, State Census Collection, 1860-1885, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Charlie and Martha Joy, National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; Series/Record Group: M352; County: Washington; Township: Herman; Page: 15. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, State Census Collection, 1860-1885.
  5. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Eunice Gaston, age 21, born in Cedar Rapids Iowa, daughter of C G Gaston and Effie Smith, married Norman C Joy, age 25, born in Iowa, son of C W Joy and Martha Kline, married on 21 February 1905 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947.

Geraldine Rowena Joy1

b. 11 January 1908
Family
Father*Norman C. Joy1 b. 21 Sep 1880
Mother*Eunice Gertrude Gaston1 b. 28 Sep 1884
Birth*11 January 1908Geraldine Rowena Joy was born on 11 January 1908 in 3029 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.1 

Citations

  1. [S2403] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, affidavit of birth for Geraldine Rowena Joy, born on 11 January 1908 at 3029 E. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA, daughter of Norman Clarence Joy, age 28, engineer, born in Iowa, and Eunice Gertrude Joy, age 23, housewife, born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, notarized affidavit signed on 15 December 1925 by Eunice Gertrude Joy, 2431 Myrtle Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California, referencing State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940.