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Linah Mims Jr.1,2,3

ID# 15981, (1876 - 1933)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherLinah C. Mims (30 Oct 1842 - 17 Nov 1927)
MotherSusan Elizabeth Howe (26 Dec 1852 - 9 May 1899)
AncestryThe Mins/Davis Family
Family IndexesThe Linah Mims/Rebeccah Davis Family

Key Events:

Birth: 31 Jan 1876, Texas,4,5,6
Marriage: abt 1902, Georgia (b. abt 1883, d. 3 Dec 1911)7
Marriage: abt 1924, Theresa Jane (b. abt 1900)8
Death: 18 Jan 1933, Los Angeles Co., California,9
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Narrative:

Linah Mims Jr. was born on 31 Jan 1876 in TexasG.4,5,6 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Co., Texas, G in the household of his parents, Linah C. Mims and Susan Elizabeth Howe.2
     He moved with his parents to Moore Co.G, in the northwest corner of the Texas Panhandle, in May 1892.10,11 Linah appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Hartley Co., Texas G, enumerated 1900, listed as a laborer (cook), along with eight other ranch hands, on ranch on which Eli J. Moore was foreman. It was apparently fairly close to the ranch where his brother Robert was working, as the workers there were listed as the sixth following "household.".12
     Linah married first Georgia about 1902.7
     Linah moved to California by 1904, when he was living in Los Angeles, boarding at 401 E. 39th St. G.13 By the next year he was living at 3708 Adair St.G.14 By 1908 he had moved to 2725 E. Main St.G.15
     He was a carpenter after he moved to California, and remained in that trade for most of the rest of his life.16,17
     Linah and Georgia appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at 3779 San Julian St. G, enumerated 27 Apr 1910, reporting they were renting their home.18
     His wife died on 3 Dec 1911 in Los Angeles Co., CaliforniaG.19
     Linah moved to 530 E. JeffersonG by 1912.20 By the next year he was living in the rear of 3855 Woodlawn Ave.G.21
     He taken up shoe repair by 1916. He then was a salesman in the automobile business for a few years, before returning to carpentry by 1930.22,23,24
     Linah registered for the draft for World War I on 12 Sep 1918, while living in 1223 S. Main St., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CaliforniaG, reporting he was employed as a salesman by Auto Exhust and Supply Co., 1130 S. Main St., Los Angeles.1
     Linah appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at 118 East 15th St. G, enumerated 14 Jan 1920, lodging, with one other man, in the home of Samuel Kirshehbaum, a Polish taylor, and his wife.25
     Linah married second Theresa Jane about 1924.8
     Linah and Theresa appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at 1553 W. 60 place G, enumerated 2 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $6,000 and owned a radio.26
     Linah died on 18 Jan 1933 in Los Angeles Co., CaliforniaG, at age 56.9

Children:
     There were no children with Georgia

Children:
     There were no children with Theresa Jane

Citations

  1. [S3227] Linah Mims, Jr., World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  2. [S981] Linah Mims household, 1880 U.S. Census, Cass Co., Texas.
  3. [S7536] Eli J. Moore household, 1900 U.S. Census, Hartley Co., Texas, shows name as Linah Mims Jr.
  4. [S3227] Linah Mims, Jr., World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date.
  5. [S981] Linah Mims household, 1880 U.S. Census, Cass Co., Texas, shows age 4 and state.
  6. [S7536] Eli J. Moore household, 1900 U.S. Census, Hartley Co., Texas, shows month, year, age 24, and state.
  7. [S7537] Linah Mims household, 1910 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California, shows married 8 years.
  8. [S7539] Linah Mims household, 1930 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California, shows married, with his first marriage at 26 and hers at 24.
  9. [S4443] "California Death Index, 1905-1939," Ancestry.com, record for Linah Mims.
  10. [S7540] Starling, The Dixon Harp and Allied Families, 1763-1993, pg 257, includes transcript of letter 1 Jun 1892 including mention of the move.
  11. [S7535] "Pioneer Plains Leatherworker Began on XIT," Amarillo Daily News, 11 Aug 1944, shows Robert moved to Moore Co. at age 14.
  12. [S7536] Eli J. Moore household, 1900 U.S. Census, Hartley Co., Texas.
  13. [S4473] Los Angeles City Directory, 1904, pg 908.
  14. [S4473] Los Angeles City Directory, 1905, pg 1015.
  15. [S4473] Los Angeles City Directory, 1908, pg 998.
  16. [S7537] Linah Mims household, 1910 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California, shows occupation as carpenter, industry as house.
  17. [S4473] Los Angeles City Directory, 1904, pg 908; 1905, pg 1015; 1908, pg 998; 1911, pg 997; 1912, pg 1080; 1913, pg 1331, show occupation as carpenter.
  18. [S7537] Linah Mims household, 1910 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California.
  19. [S4443] "California Death Index, 1905-1939," Ancestry.com, record for Georgia D. Mims.
  20. [S4473] Los Angeles City Directory, 1912, pg 1080.
  21. [S4473] Los Angeles City Directory, 1913, pg 1331.
  22. [S4473] Los Angeles City Directory, 1916, pg 1415, shows occupation as shoe repair.
  23. [S7538] Samuel Kirshehbaum household, 1920 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California, shows occupation as saleman, industry as auto.
  24. [S7539] Linah Mims household, 1930 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California, shows occupation as carpenter, industry as building construction.
  25. [S7538] Samuel Kirshehbaum household, 1920 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California.
  26. [S7539] Linah Mims household, 1930 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California.

Elizabeth1,2,3

ID# 15982, (1855 - 1938)
Family Chart
Chart MembershipDescendants of Linah and Rebeccah (Davis) Mims
Family IndexesThe Linah Mims/Rebeccah Davis Family

Key Events:

Birth: 11 Apr 1855, Marion Co., Arkansas,4,5,6
Marriage: 13 Feb 1876, Logan Co., Arkansas, John M. Mims (b. 29 Apr 1840, d. 12 Mar 1888)4,7
Death: 1 Jun 1938, Logan Co., Arkansas,8,9,6
Burial: Caulksville Cemetery, Caulksville, Logan Co., Arkansas,10
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Narrative:

Elizabeth was born on 11 Apr 1855 in Marion Co., ArkansasG.4,5,6
     Elizabeth married John M. Mims, son of Davis Russer Mims and Elizabeth Van Swearingen Cresap, on 13 Feb 1876 in Logan Co., ArkansasG.4,7
     Elizabeth and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Six Mile Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 6 Jul 1880. Their daughter Emma and Sagie and his children Oscar by his prior marriage were listed as living with them.11
     Her husband died on 12 Mar 1888.12,13
     Elizabeth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Six Mile Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas G, in the household of her daughter Sagie and her husband, John Fletcher Wilson.14
     Elizabeth applied for a pension based on her husband's Civil War service on 6 Feb 1909 accompanied by affidavits from his brothers Linah and Davis. Her application was initially rejected, on 16 Aug 1909, for lack of proof of indigency. A supplemental affidavit by two acquaintances filed 23 Apr 1910 stated she did not own property exceeding $400 (exclusive of household goods and clothing) and had no other income exceeding $150 per year. A pension of $50 was approved 13 Aug 1910.15
     Elizabeth appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Ratcliff, Logan Co., Arkansas G, in the household of her daughter and her husband.16
     Elizabeth appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Ratcliff, Logan Co., Arkansas G, in the household of Omer McCaslin and Edith Lillian Wilson, her granddaughter and her husband.17
     Elizabeth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Six Mile Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 9 Apr 1930, reporting that she owned home valued at $800, and owned a radio. Her daughter Emma and her husband, James M. Coogan, were listed as renting their home in the same dwelling.18
     She filed a questionnaire to continue here pension on 18 Feb 1932, stating she was then living at Ratcliff, ArkansasG, with her daughter Emma. She stated that she owned only a dower in her home place, valued at $400, and had no other income.19
     Elizabeth died on 1 Jun 1938 in Logan Co., ArkansasG, at age 83.8,9,6 She was buried in Caulksville Cemetery, Caulksville, Logan Co., ArkansasG.10
Research Note, 20 Nov 2014:

One source and several un-sourced online trees show her name as Elizabeth Arbuckle, which seems possible since her daughter's middle name was Arbuckle, but no documentation of that has been offered. Further no record can be found of any Arbuckle family in Marion Co., Alabama, where she said she had been born. Other online trees show her maiden name as Smith, again with no documentation.3,20

Children:
     Children with John M. Mims:

  1. Emma Arbuckle Mims+ (Dec 1876 - 1961)
  2. Sagie Tyler Mims+ (12 Oct 1879 - 14 Jul 1920)

Citations

  1. [S982] John M. Mims household, 1880 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows name as Elizabeth Mims.
  2. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 49894830, Elizabeth Mims, includes tombstone photo showing same.
  3. [S5082] Davis, in "Robert MIMS b. 1763 KY," listserve message 29 Jun 2003, shows name as Elizabeth Arbuckle.
  4. [S5091] Elizabeth Mims, Confederate Pension Records, 27 Jul 1909, Arkansas History Commission, Questionnaire, 18 Feb 1932, shows date, county, and state.
  5. [S4383] John F. Wilson household, 1900 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows month, year, age 45, and state.
  6. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 49894830, Elizabeth Mims, shows year, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  7. [S982] John M. Mims household, 1880 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows married.
  8. [S5091] Elizabeth Mims, Confederate Pension Records, 27 Jul 1909, Arkansas History Commission, Certificate of County Clerk 15 Jun 1938, shows date.
  9. [S4388] "Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950," Ancestry.com, record for Elizabet Mims, shows date and county.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 49894830, Elizabeth Mims, includes tombstone photo.
  11. [S982] John M. Mims household, 1880 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 49894833, J. M. Mims, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  13. [S5091] Elizabeth Mims, Confederate Pension Records, 27 Jul 1909, Arkansas History Commission, Widows's Application for Pension, shows date.
  14. [S4383] John F. Wilson household, 1900 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  15. [S5091] Elizabeth Mims, Confederate Pension Records, 27 Jul 1909, Arkansas History Commission.
  16. [S4384] John F. Wilson household, 1910 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  17. [S4387] Oma McCaslin household, 1920 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  18. [S4389] Elizabeth Mims household, 1930 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  19. [S5091] Elizabeth Mims, Confederate Pension Records, 27 Jul 1909, Arkansas History Commission, Questionnaire, 18 Feb 1932.
  20. [S5091] Elizabeth Mims, Confederate Pension Records, 27 Jul 1909, Arkansas History Commission, Questionnaire, 18 Feb 1932, shows birth place as Marion Co., Alabama.

Oscar Christopher Mims1,2,3

ID# 15983, (1869 - 1944)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJohn M. Mims (29 Apr 1840 - 12 Mar 1888)
MotherMargaret Makinro Warren (22 Dec 1847 - 29 Dec 1873)
AncestryThe Mins/Davis Family
Family IndexesThe Linah Mims/Rebeccah Davis Family

Key Events:

Birth: 23 Jan 1869, Ft. Smith, Arkansas,4,5,6
Marriage: 1 Apr 1900, Logan Co., Arkansas, Cora Electra Lafferry (b. 23 Jan 1878, d. 11 Feb 1943)7,8
Death: 11 Jun 1944, Charleston, Franklin Co., Arkansas,9,10,6
Burial: Forest Park Cemetery, Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas,11
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Narrative:

Oscar Christopher Mims was born on 23 Jan 1869 during the family's move from Texas to Arkansas, according to one family tradition in the cattle yards outside Ft. Smith, ArkansasG.4,5,6 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Ozark, Franklin Co., ArkansasG, in the household of his parents, John M. Mims and Margaret Makinro Warren.12
     His mother died on 29 Dec 1873, when Oscar was 4 years old.13,14 After his mother died Oscar was sent to live with her mother's brother, Marcus Warren. He lived with them until he was about 9 years old. Apparently he did not see his father, John Mims, often. According to family stories, when he was sent back to his father he ran away several times and ended up with the Warrens.15
     He did appear on the 1880 Federal Census of Six Mile Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas, G in the household of his father, John M. Mims, and stepmother, Elizabeth.16
     Oscar married Cora Electra Lafferry, daughter of John W. Lafferry and Emma P. Baily, on 1 Apr 1900 in Logan Co., ArkansasG, with W. B. Ritchie, justice of the peace, officiating.7,8
     Oscar and Cora appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Six Mile Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 1 Jun 1900, reporting they were renting their farm.17
     Oscar and Electra appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Clark Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 10 Apr 1910. Their children Omar, John, Lester, Ocie, and Oscar were listed as living with them.18
     Oscar and Electra appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Charleston, Franklin Co., Arkansas, at Branch Rd. G, enumerated 3 Jan 1920, reporting they were renting their home. Their children John, Lester, Ocie, Oscar, Ola, Austin, Mary, and Mitzie were listed as living with them.19
     Oscar and Electra appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Charleston, Franklin Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 3 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $1,500 but did not own a radio. Their children Ocie, Ola, Austin, Mary, and Mitzie were listed as living with them.20
     Oscar and Electra appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Charleston, Franklin Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 6 Apr 1940, reporting they were renting their home for $4 per month, and had lived in the same house in 1935.21
     He was a farmer, on a rented farm, in 1900. He was a hired manager on a farm in 1910. By 1920 he had become a drug salesman. By 1930 he was a laborer, doing odd jobs. In 1940 he was not working and not looking for work, but his wife was then working for the WPA.22,23,24,25,21
     His wife died on 11 Feb 1943 in Charleston, Franklin Co., ArkansasG.9,26
     Oscar died on 11 Jun 1944 in Charleston, Franklin Co., ArkansasG, at age 75.9,10,6 He was buried in Forest Park Cemetery, Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., ArkansasG.11

Children:
     Children with Cora Electra Lafferry:

  1. Omar Marcus Mims (18 Mar 1901 - 11 Nov 1963)
  2. John Powell Mims (9 Mar 1903 - 26 Feb 1937)
  3. Lester Lee Mims (21 Dec 1904 - 29 Dec 1925)
  4. Ocie Belle Mims (21 Feb 1907 - 20 May 1990)
  5. Oscar Bill Mims (4 Feb 1909 - 15 Jun 1980)
  6. Ola Irene Mims (3 Dec 1910 - 12 Jul 1947)
  7. Austin August Mims (2 Nov 1912 - 2 Nov 1986)
  8. Mary Christine Mims (21 Jan 1915 - 18 Mar 2002)
  9. Mitzie Pearl Mims (12 Dec 1916 - 19 Nov 1994)

Citations

  1. [S1972] Glass, "Descendants of John M. Mims", shows name as Oscar Christopher Mims.
  2. [S3455] James Mims household, 1870 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Arkansas, shows name as Oucer Mims.
  3. [S982] John M. Mims household, 1880 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows name as Oscar C. Mims.
  4. [S1972] Glass, "Descendants of John M. Mims", shows date, city, as Little Rock, state, and born on trip.
  5. [S5082] Davis, in "Robert MIMS b. 1763 KY," listserve message 29 Jun 2003, shows born on trip at cattleyards, city, as Fr. Smith, and state.
  6. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 69883289, Oscar C. Mims, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  7. [S7482] Marriages Records, Logan Co., Arkansas, E:551, O. C. Mims and Electic Laferry, shows date and officant.
  8. [S7484] Oscar C. Mims household, 1900 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows married 0 years.
  9. [S1972] Glass, "Descendants of John M. Mims", shows date, town, county, state.
  10. [S4388] "Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950," Ancestry.com, record for Oscar Chr Mims, shows date and county.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 69883289, Oscar C. Mims, includes tombstone photo.
  12. [S3455] James Mims household, 1870 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Arkansas.
  13. [S3456] Arkansas Archives, online, Mildred Collins Wasser, "Sewell (Roseville) Cemetery - Logan County, Arkansas," 14 Jun 1998, stone for Maggie Mims, shows date.
  14. [S1972] Glass, "Descendants of John M. Mims", shows circa 1872.
  15. [S1972] Glass, "Descendants of John M. Mims."
  16. [S982] John M. Mims household, 1880 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  17. [S7484] Oscar C. Mims household, 1900 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  18. [S7476] Ocher C. Mims household, 1910 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  19. [S7477] O. C. Mims household, 1920 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Arkansas.
  20. [S7479] Oscar C. Mims household, 1930 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Arkansas.
  21. [S7480] O. C. Mims household, 1940 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Arkansas.
  22. [S7484] Oscar C. Mims household, 1900 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows occupation as farmer.
  23. [S7476] Ocher C. Mims household, 1910 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows occupation as hired manager, industry as general farm.
  24. [S7477] O. C. Mims household, 1920 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Arkansas, shows occupation as salesman, industry as drugs.
  25. [S7479] Oscar C. Mims household, 1930 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Arkansas, shows occupation as laborer, industry as odd jobs.
  26. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 69883191, Cora Electa Lafferry Mims, shows year and includes tombstone photo.

Emma Arbuckle Mims1,2,3

ID# 15984, (1876 - 1961)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJohn M. Mims (29 Apr 1840 - 12 Mar 1888)
MotherElizabeth (11 Apr 1855 - 1 Jun 1938)
AncestryThe Mins/Davis Family
Family IndexesThe Linah Mims/Rebeccah Davis Family

Key Events:

Birth: Dec 1876, Arkansas,4,5,6
Marriage: 4 Jun 1892, Logan Co., Arkansas, James M. Coogan (b. Nov 1871, d. 20 Nov 1939)7,8
Marriage: 4 Aug 1945, Logan Co., Arkansas, Samuel Melvin Gattis (b. 13 Nov 1876, d. 24 Dec 1959)9
Death: 1961,10
Burial: Caulksville Cemetery, Caulksville, Logan Co., Arkansas,11
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Narrative:

Emma Arbuckle Mims was born in Dec 1876 in ArkansasG.4,5,6 She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Six Mile Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas, G in the household of her parents, John M. Mims and Elizabeth.12
     Her father died on 12 Mar 1888, when Emma was 11 years old.13,14
     Emma married first James M. Coogan on 4 Jun 1892 in Logan Co., ArkansasG, with W. B. Richey, justice of the peace, officiating, with the written permission of her mother since she was under age.7,8
     Emma and James appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Six Mile Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 7 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their farm, free of mortgage. Their children John and Leon were listed as living with them.15
     Emma and James appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Short Mountain Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 23 Apr 1910, reporting they were renting their farm. Their children John, Leon, and Bonnie were listed as living with them, as was Lucy B. Casey, a 34-year old housekeeper identified as a lodger.16
     Emma and James appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at 418 South 13th St. G, enumerated 6 Jan 1920, reporting they were renting their home. Their children Leon, Bonnie, and Fay were listed as living with them, as were daughter-in-law Annie, age 18, and granddaughter Marguarite, 11 months, apparently Leon's wife and daughter.17
     Emma and James appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Six Mile Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 10 Apr 1930, reporting they were renting their home, apparently from her mother who was listed as living in the same building as owner.18
     Her husband died on 20 Nov 1939 in Logan Co., ArkansasG.19,20
     Emma appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Caulksville, Logan Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 16 Apr 1940, reporting she owned a home valued at $300, and had lived in the same house in 1935.21
     Emma married second Samuel Melvin Gattis on 4 Aug 1945 in Logan Co., ArkansasG, with J. W. Sanders, justice of the peace, officiating.9
     He died on 24 Dec 1959.22
     Emma died in 1961 at age ~85.10 She was buried in Caulksville Cemetery, Caulksville, Logan Co., ArkansasG.11

Children:
      Children with James M. Coogan

James and Emma had another child, whose name is unknown, who was born and died before 1900.23,24
  1. John Harvey Coogan (Jul 1893 - )
  2. Leon R. Coogan (28 Feb 1896 - 29 Sep 1958)
  3. Bonnie D. Coogan (abt 1901 - )
  4. Fay L. Coogan (21 Jun 1906 - 11 Aug 1996)

Children:
     There were no children with Samuel Melvin Gattis

Citations

  1. [S7482] Marriages Records, Logan Co., Arkansas, C:264, James Coogan and Emma Arbucle Mimms.
  2. [S982] John M. Mims household, 1880 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows name as Emma A. Mims.
  3. [S7485] James M. Coogan household, 1900 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows name as Emma A. Coogan.
  4. [S982] John M. Mims household, 1880 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows age 3 and state.
  5. [S7485] James M. Coogan household, 1900 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows month, year, and age 23.
  6. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 22799248, Emma A. "Coogan" Mimms Gattis, shows date as 1 Dec 1876, place as Roseville, Logan Co., Arkansas, and includes tombstone photo showing year.
  7. [S7482] Marriages Records, Logan Co., Arkansas, C:264, James Coogan and Emma Arbucle Mimms, shows date and officant, and note from her mother.
  8. [S7485] James M. Coogan household, 1900 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows married 8 years.
  9. [S5098] S. M. Gattis and Emma Coogan, marriage record, Logan Co. Arkasas.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 22799248, Emma A. "Coogan" Mimms Gattis, shows date as 1 Aug 1961, place as Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, and includes tombstone photo showing year.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 22799248, Emma A. "Coogan" Mimms Gattis, includes tombstone photo.
  12. [S982] John M. Mims household, 1880 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  13. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 49894833, J. M. Mims, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  14. [S5091] Elizabeth Mims, Confederate Pension Records, 27 Jul 1909, Arkansas History Commission, Widows's Application for Pension, shows date.
  15. [S7485] James M. Coogan household, 1900 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  16. [S7486] James M. Coogan household, 1910 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  17. [S7487] James Coogan household, 1920 U.S. Census, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.
  18. [S7488] James M. Coogan household, 1930 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  19. [S4388] "Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950," Ancestry.com, record for ames Mar Coogan, citing roll no. 19341940 pg 708, shows date and county.
  20. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 49855772, James M. "Jim" Coogan, shows date, as 20 Nov 1939, and includes tombstone photo showing year.
  21. [S7489] Emma Coogan household, 1940 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  22. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 37477704, Samuel Melvin Gattis, shows date and includes tombstone showing same.
  23. [S7485] James M. Coogan household, 1900 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows her as mother of three, with two living.
  24. [S7486] James M. Coogan household, 1910 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows her as mother of five, with four living.

Sagie Tyler Mims1,2,3

ID# 15985, (1879 - 1920)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJohn M. Mims (29 Apr 1840 - 12 Mar 1888)
MotherElizabeth (11 Apr 1855 - 1 Jun 1938)
AncestryThe Mins/Davis Family
Family IndexesThe Linah Mims/Rebeccah Davis Family

Key Events:

Birth: 12 Oct 1879, Arkansas,4,5,6,7
Marriage: 17 Feb 1895, Logan Co., Arkansas, John Fletcher Wilson (b. 18 Dec 1858, d. 10 Aug 1931)8,9,10
Death: 14 Jul 1920, Logan Co., Arkansas,11,4
Burial: Caulksville Cemetery, Caulksville, Logan Co., Arkansas,12
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Narrative:

Sagie Tyler Mims was born on 12 Oct 1879 in ArkansasG.4,5,6,7 She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Six Mile Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas, G in the household of her parents, John M. Mims and Elizabeth.13
     Her father died on 12 Mar 1888, when Sagie was 8 years old.14,15
     Sagie married John Fletcher Wilson on 17 Feb 1895 in Logan Co., ArkansasG, with W. B. Richey, justice of the peace, officiating, with the written permission of her mother since she was under age.8,9,10
     Sagie and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Six Mile Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 13 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their farm. Their children Harold and Edith were listed as living with them, as was her mother, Elizabeth.16
     Sagie and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Ratcliff, Logan Co., Arkansas, at Booneville Rd. G, enumerated 15 Apr 1910, reporting that they owned their farm. Their children Harold, Edith, and John were listed as living with them, as was her mother.17
     Sagie and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Six Mile Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 20 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their son John was listed as living with them.18
     Sagie died on 14 Jul 1920 in Logan Co., ArkansasG, at age 40.11,4 She was buried in Caulksville Cemetery, Caulksville, Logan Co., ArkansasG, next to her husband.12

Children:
     Children with John Fletcher Wilson:

  1. Harold B. Wilson (23 Jun 1898 - 7 Dec 1929)
  2. Edith Lillian Wilson+ (5 Oct 1899 - 10 Feb 1995)
  3. John F. Wilson Jr. (18 Nov 1901 - 22 Jun 1956)

Citations

  1. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 49916450, Sagie Tyler Mims Wilson, includes tombstone photo showing name as Sagie Tyler Wilson.
  2. [S982] John M. Mims household, 1880 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows name as Sagie T. Mims.
  3. [S7482] Marriages Records, Logan Co., Arkansas, D:275, J. F. Wilson and Sagie R. Mims, includes note from her mother also showing name as Sagie R. Mims.
  4. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 49916450, Sagie Tyler Mims Wilson, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  5. [S982] John M. Mims household, 1880 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows age 6/12, month, and state.
  6. [S4383] John F. Wilson household, 1900 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows month, year, age 20, and state.
  7. [S7490] Oma McCaslin household, 1920 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows age 40 and state.
  8. [S7482] Marriages Records, Logan Co., Arkansas, D:275, J. F. Wilson and Sagie R. Mims, shows date and officiant and includes note from her mother.
  9. [S4383] John F. Wilson household, 1900 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows married 5 years.
  10. [S4384] John F. Wilson household, 1910 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas, shows as his second marriage, and that she had been married 14 years.
  11. [S4388] "Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950," Ancestry.com, record for Sagie Tyl Wilson, citing roll no. 19141923 and cert. no. 495, shows date and county.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 49916450, Sagie Tyler Mims Wilson, includes photo of joint tombstone.
  13. [S982] John M. Mims household, 1880 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  14. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 49894833, J. M. Mims, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  15. [S5091] Elizabeth Mims, Confederate Pension Records, 27 Jul 1909, Arkansas History Commission, Widows's Application for Pension, shows date.
  16. [S4383] John F. Wilson household, 1900 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  17. [S4384] John F. Wilson household, 1910 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.
  18. [S7490] Oma McCaslin household, 1920 U.S. Census, Logan Co., Arkansas.

Melcajah Rhum Toot1,2,3

ID# 15986, (1802 - 1862)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherAdam Toot (5 Nov 1770 - 14 Apr 1839)
MotherSarah King (28 Feb 1780 - 11 Jan 1835)
AncestryThe Dutt/Toot Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 23 Jun 1802, Halifax Co., Virginia,4,5,6
Marriage: 10 Dec 1832, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, Mariah Louis Smith (b. 22 Jul 1811, d. 11 Feb 1871)7,8,9
Death: 26 Nov 1862,10,11
Burial: St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Halifax, Virginia,11
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Narrative:

Melcajah Rhum Toot was born on 23 Jun 1802 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.4,5,6
     Melcajah appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, with a household consisting of two males age 20 to 30 (himself and another), and 6 slaves.12
     Melcajah married Mariah Louis Smith on 10 Dec 1832 in Pittsylvania Co., VirginiaG.7,8,9
     Melcajah was named an heir in the will of Adam Toot, his father, dated 12 Nov 1835, to receive an equal share of his father's estate after gifts and support to his two youngest siblings and deducting $2,340 previously advanced to him. He was also named one of three exectors, along with his brothers-in-law Isham H. Britton and Robertson Owen Jr.13
     Melcajah purchased farm tools, kitchen goods, and a silver watch totaling $21 at the sale of his father's estate on 5 Nov 1839.14
Melcahah and Mariah Toot tombstone
courtesy Stuart Jennings

     Melcajah appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, with a household consisting of one male under age 5 (son Melcajah), two age 5 to 10 (Charles and William), one age 20 to 30 (himself), and one age 30 to 40 (unknown), and one female under age 5 (daughter Sallie), and one age 20 to 30 (wife Mariah Louis Smith), and 10 slaves.15
     Melcajah received a distribution of $281 from his father's estate on 24 Jul 1842.16
     Melcajah and Mariah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 3 Aug 1850, reporting real estate valued at $1600. Their children William, Charles, Sallie, Melcajah, John, James, and Maria were listed as living with them, as was his sister, Amanda, and her son, William E. Bouldin, and William S. Arnett, age 9. There were 15 slaves listed as well.17,18 His cousin, Elizabeth Ann Flora, and her husband and their family were apparently living close by as they were listed as the second following household in the census record.19
     Melcajah and Mariah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 11 Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $5000 and personal estate of $7150. Their children Melcajah, James, and Maria were listed as living with them, as was his sister, Amanda, and her son, William E. Bouldin. There were 13 slaves listed as well.20,21 His cousin, Elizabeth Ann Flora, and her husband and their family were apparently still living close by as they were listed as the seventh following household in the census record. In addition, her sister Harriett also was by then living close by, being listed as the second next household.22
     Melcajah was a planter. In 1860 he reported his farm contained 265 acres of improved land and 100 acres un-improved, valued at $5,000. He reported 5 horses, 8 milch cows, 2 working oxen, 7 other cattle, 13 sheep, and 30 swine, valued at $966. In the year ending June 1 the farm produced 200 bushels of wheat, 350 of Indian corn, 360 of oats, 6,500 lb. of tobacco, 39 lb. of wool, 20 bushels of Irish potatoes, 200 of sweet potatoes, 50 lb. of butter and $100 worth of home manufactures. He reported $136 worth of animals were slaughtered.23,24,25
     Melcajah died on 26 Nov 1862 at age 60.10,11 He was buried in St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Halifax, VirginiaG.11

Children:
      Children with Mariah Louis Smith

The tombstone for James Easley shows his name as J. Easley Toot and clearly shows he died in 1858. It is in the same style as that of his brother William and appears to be original. But the 1860 census lists James E. Toot with the family. Whether the tombstone is wrong, or he was recorded in the census in error, is unclear. No other record of his death has been found.26,27
  1. William A. Toot (3 Oct 1833 - Sep 1870)
  2. Charles Henry Toot+ (17 Jun 1835 - 28 Nov 1901)
  3. Sallie King Toot+ (27 Sep 1837 - 5 Jan 1917)
  4. Melcajah Rhaum Toot+ (17 Oct 1839 - 30 Jan 1896)
  5. John Smith Toot+ (27 Nov 1841 - 21 Jan 1920)
  6. James Easley Toot (1843 - 1858)
  7. Maria Louis Toot (11 Jun 1847 - 14 Dec 1935)

Citations

  1. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows name as Melcajah R. Toot.
  2. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows name as Malacjah Rhum Toot.
  3. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839, shows Melcajah Toot as his son.
  4. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows date.
  5. [S7456] M. R. Toot and Mariah S. Toot tombstone, St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, shows date.
  6. [S9513] Sallie K. Ballow, Certificate of Death, shows county.
  7. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows date.
  8. [S887] "Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850," Ancestry.com, record for Micajah R. Toot and Maria L. Smith, shows date and county.
  9. [S7456] M. R. Toot and Mariah S. Toot tombstone, St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, shows them on a joint stone.
  10. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family."
  11. [S7456] M. R. Toot and Mariah S. Toot tombstone, St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery.
  12. [S1757] Meleajah R. Toot household, 1830 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  13. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75-6, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839.
  14. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:414-423, Adam Tool sale, 25 Jan 1840.
  15. [S983] Micajah R. Toot household, 1840 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  16. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 20:180-4, Adam Tool accounting, 23 Jan 1843.
  17. [S1635] Melcajah R. Toot household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  18. [S1630] Melcajah R. Toot, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  19. [S6476] Ferlding Purkinson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  20. [S1627] Mel. R. Toot household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  21. [S1619] Mel. R. Toot, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  22. [S6487] Fielding Perkerson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  23. [S1635] Melcajah R. Toot household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows occupation as planter.
  24. [S1627] Mel. R. Toot household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows occupation as farmer.
  25. [S6505] Mel. R. Toot farm, 1860 U.S. Census, agriculture schedule, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  26. [S1627] Mel. R. Toot household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows name as James E. Toot.
  27. [S7457] J. Easley Toot tombstone, St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, shows died 1858.

Mariah Louis Smith1,2,3

ID# 15987, (1811 - 1871)
Family Chart
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 22 Jul 1811, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia,4,5,6
Marriage: 10 Dec 1832, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, Melcajah Rhum Toot (b. 23 Jun 1802, d. 26 Nov 1862)7,8,9
Death: 11 Feb 1871,2
Burial: St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Halifax, Virginia,2
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Narrative:

Mariah Louis Smith was born on 22 Jul 1811 in Pittsylvania Co., VirginiaG.4,5,6
     Mariah married Melcajah Rhum Toot, son of Adam Toot and Sarah King, on 10 Dec 1832 in Pittsylvania Co., VirginiaG.7,8,9
Melcahah and Mariah Toot tombstone
courtesy Stuart Jennings

     She was probably the female age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her husband, Melcajah Rhum Toot, in the 1840 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG.10
     Mariah and Melcajah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 3 Aug 1850, reporting real estate valued at $1600. Their children William, Charles, Sallie, Melcajah, John, James, and Maria were listed as living with them, as was his sister, Amanda, and her son, William E. Bouldin, and William S. Arnett, age 9. There were 15 slaves listed as well.11,12
     Mariah and Melcajah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 11 Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $5000 and personal estate of $7150. Their children Melcajah, James, and Maria were listed as living with them, as was his sister, Amanda, and her son, William E. Bouldin. There were 13 slaves listed as well.13,14
     Her husband died on 26 Nov 1862.15,2
     Mariah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her daughter Sallie and her husband, William T. Ballow Jr.. She reported real estate valued at $2000 ane personal estate of $600.16
     Mariah died on 11 Feb 1871 at age 59.2 She was buried in St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Halifax, VirginiaG.2

Children:
      Children with Melcajah Rhum Toot

The tombstone for James Easley shows his name as J. Easley Toot and clearly shows he died in 1858. It is in the same style as that of his brother William and appears to be original. But the 1860 census lists James E. Toot with the family. Whether the tombstone is wrong, or he was recorded in the census in error, is unclear. No other record of his death has been found.17,18
  1. William A. Toot (3 Oct 1833 - Sep 1870)
  2. Charles Henry Toot+ (17 Jun 1835 - 28 Nov 1901)
  3. Sallie King Toot+ (27 Sep 1837 - 5 Jan 1917)
  4. Melcajah Rhaum Toot+ (17 Oct 1839 - 30 Jan 1896)
  5. John Smith Toot+ (27 Nov 1841 - 21 Jan 1920)
  6. James Easley Toot (1843 - 1858)
  7. Maria Louis Toot (11 Jun 1847 - 14 Dec 1935)

Citations

  1. [S6094] Maria Louis Webb, Certificate of Death, shows name as Maria Louis Smith.
  2. [S7456] M. R. Toot and Mariah S. Toot tombstone, St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery.
  3. [S9513] Sallie K. Ballow, Certificate of Death, shows name as Mariar Smiths.
  4. [S7456] M. R. Toot and Mariah S. Toot tombstone, St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, shows date.
  5. [S1635] Melcajah R. Toot household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 37 and state.
  6. [S9513] Sallie K. Ballow, Certificate of Death, shows county.
  7. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows date.
  8. [S887] "Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850," Ancestry.com, record for Micajah R. Toot and Maria L. Smith, shows date and county.
  9. [S7456] M. R. Toot and Mariah S. Toot tombstone, St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, shows them on a joint stone.
  10. [S983] Micajah R. Toot household, 1840 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  11. [S1635] Melcajah R. Toot household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  12. [S1630] Melcajah R. Toot, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  13. [S1627] Mel. R. Toot household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  14. [S1619] Mel. R. Toot, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  15. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family."
  16. [S1607] William T. Ballou household, 1870 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  17. [S1627] Mel. R. Toot household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows name as James E. Toot.
  18. [S7457] J. Easley Toot tombstone, St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, shows died 1858.

Nancy F. Susan Toot1,2,3

ID# 15988, (1804 - 1825)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherAdam Toot (5 Nov 1770 - 14 Apr 1839)
MotherSarah King (28 Feb 1780 - 11 Jan 1835)
AncestryThe Dutt/Toot Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 20 Mar 1804,4,5
Marriage: 5 Apr 1821, Halifax Co., Virginia, Howell Chastain (b. abt 1800)6,7,3
Death: 10 Aug 1825,8,9
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Narrative:

Nancy F. Susan Toot was born on 20 Mar 1804.4,5
     Nancy married Howell Chastain on 5 Apr 1821 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.6,7,3
     Nancy died on 10 Aug 1825 at age 21.8,9
     Nancy was mentioned in the will of Adam Toot, her father, dated 12 Nov 1835, with her children to divide an equal share of her father's estate after gifts and support to her two youngest siblings and deducting $426 previously advanced to her.10

Children:
     Children with Howell Chastain:

  1. William P. Chastain (16 May 1822 - )
  2. Sarah F. Chastain (20 Oct 1823 - 25 May 1844)

Citations

  1. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows name as Nancy Toot.
  2. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows name as Nancy F. Susan Toot.
  3. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839, shows Nancy Chastain as his daughter.
  4. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows date, as 20 Mar 1804.
  5. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows date, as 23 Dec 1803.
  6. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 105, 5 Apr 1821, Howell Chaston and Ann (or Nancy) Toot, shows date.
  7. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows date.
  8. [S1038] Owen Family Bible.
  9. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family."
  10. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75-6, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839.

Howell Chastain1,2,3

ID# 15989, (abt 1800 - )
Family Chart
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: abt 1800, Virginia,4
Marriage: 5 Apr 1821, Halifax Co., Virginia, Nancy F. Susan Toot (b. 20 Mar 1804, d. 10 Aug 1825)5,6,7
Marriage: 16 Feb 1831, Halifax Co., Virginia, Elizabeth A. Moseley (b. abt 1810)8,9
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Narrative:

Howell Chastain was born about 1800 in VirginiaG.4
     Howell married first Nancy F. Susan Toot, daughter of Adam Toot and Sarah King, on 5 Apr 1821 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.5,6,7
     His wife died on 10 Aug 1825.10,3
     Howell married second Elizabeth A. Moseley on 16 Feb 1831 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.8,9
     Howell received, as guardian of his two children, a distribution of $280 from his wife's father's estate, on 24 Jul 1842.11
     Howell and Elizabeth appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 2 Aug 1850, reporting real estate valued at $1500. Their children Howell and James were listed as living with them His children William were listed as living with him, and Nannie Britton, age 9. There were 9 slaves listed as well.2,12
     He was a planter.2

Children:
     Children with Nancy F. Susan Toot:

  1. William P. Chastain (16 May 1822 - )
  2. Sarah F. Chastain (20 Oct 1823 - 25 May 1844)

Children:
     Children with Elizabeth A. Moseley:

  1. Mary G. Chastain (17 Feb 1835 - 30 Aug 1842)
  2. Howell Chastain Jr. (abt 1840 - )
  3. James B. Chastain (abt 1842 - )

Citations

  1. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 105, 5 Apr 1821, Howell Chaston and Ann (or Nancy) Toot.
  2. [S984] Howell Chastain household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  3. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family."
  4. [S984] Howell Chastain household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 50 and state.
  5. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 105, 5 Apr 1821, Howell Chaston and Ann (or Nancy) Toot, shows date.
  6. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows date.
  7. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839, shows Nancy Chastain as his daughter.
  8. [S887] "Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850," Ancestry.com, record for Howell Chastain and Eliza A. Moseley, shows date and county.
  9. [S984] Howell Chastain household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  10. [S1038] Owen Family Bible.
  11. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 20:180-4, Adam Tool accounting, 23 Jan 1843.
  12. [S1633] Howell Chastaine, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.

Mary W. Toot1,2,3

ID# 15990, (1804 - 1893)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherAdam Toot (5 Nov 1770 - 14 Apr 1839)
MotherSarah King (28 Feb 1780 - 11 Jan 1835)
AncestryThe Dutt/Toot Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 16 Mar 1804, Virginia,4,5,6
Marriage: 10 Feb 1823, Halifax Co., Virginia, Isham H. Britton (b. abt 1798, d. abt 1852)7,8
Death: 4 Jun 1893, Halifax Co., Virginia,9
Burial: Britton Family Cemetery, Halifax Co., Virginia,10
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Narrative:

Mary W. Toot was born on 16 Mar 1804 in VirginiaG.4,5,6
     Mary married Isham H. Britton on 10 Feb 1823 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.7,8
     She was probably the female age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her husband in the 1830 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG.11
     Mary was named an heir in the will of Adam Toot, her father, dated 12 Nov 1835, to receive an equal share of her father's estate after gifts and support to her two youngest siblings and deducting $360 previously advanced to her.12
     She was probably the female age 30 to 40 listed in the household of her husband in the 1840 Federal Census of North District, Halifax Co., VirginiaG.13
     Mary received a distribution of $280 from her father's estate, paid to her husband.14
     Mary and Isham appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 8 Aug 1850, reporting real estate valued at $14,000. Their children William, Sarah, John, Andrew, Lucy, Mary, Peyton, Frances, and Melcajas were listed as living with them, as was William Rice, age 55. There were 46 slaves listed as well.15,16
     Her husband died about 1852.17,18
     She was a farmer by 1860, apparently having taken on responsibility for the plantation after her husband's death.19,20
     Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 29 Aug 1860, reporting real estate valued at $35,000 and personal estate of $11,951. Her children Lucy, Mary, Frances, and Melcajas were listed as living with her, as was her newly married son Andrew and his wife Elizabeth Jane Buster. She is listed as the owner of 13 slaves, and the employer of six slaves owned by daughter Lucy, five owned by Mary, two owned by Frances, two owned by Melcajah, and three owned by Andrew.21,22
     Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Roanoke, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 13 Sep 1870, reporting real estate valued at $10,000 and personal estate of $800. Her children Lucy and Mary were listed as living with her. Her son Melcajas was apparently livng close by as he was listed as the next household.23
     Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Roanoke, Halifax Co., Virginia G, enumerated 5 Jun 1880. Her children Lucy and Mary were listed as living with her, as was her married daughter Frances and her sons Frederick and William.24
     Mary died on 4 Jun 1893 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, at age 89.9 She was buried in Britton Family Cemetery, Halifax Co., VirginiaG.10

Children:
     Children with Isham H. Britton:

  1. William Edward Britton+ (14 Dec 1823 - abt Mar 1881)
  2. Adam G. Britton (11 Sep 1825 - 7 Oct 1827)
  3. Sarah E. Britton+ (28 Jan 1828 - 18 Feb 1889)
  4. Dr. John Bacon Britton+ (26 Mar 1830 - 6 Aug 1884)
  5. Isham H. Britton (26 Mar 1832 - 11 Nov 1837)
  6. Ann Maria Britton (1834 - bef 1840)
  7. Andrew Jackson Britton+ (30 Jan 1836 - 1861)
  8. Lucy C. Britton (13 Feb 1838 - 3 Jun 1917)
  9. Mary C. Britton (Mar 1840 - bef 1920)
  10. Peyton K. Britton (abt 1845 - bef 1860)
  11. Frances T. Britton+ (28 Jan 1847 - 28 Feb 1925)
  12. Melcajas A. Britton+ (16 Mar 1849 - 3 Jun 1911)

Citations

  1. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows name as Mary W. Toot.
  2. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 112, 10 Feb 1823, Isham H. Birtton and Mary W. Toot.
  3. [S1638] Isham H. Britton household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows name as Mary W. Britton.
  4. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows date.
  5. [S1638] Isham H. Britton household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 43 and state.
  6. [S1628] Mary W. Britten household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 53 and state.
  7. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 112, 10 Feb 1823, Isham H. Birtton and Mary W. Toot, shows date.
  8. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839, shows Mary Britton as his daughter and Isham Britton as his son-in-law.
  9. [S9371] Register of Deaths, Virginia, Halifax Co., 1893, no 4, Mary W. Britton.
  10. [S9556] Cemetery Census, online, cemetery no. 332, Britton Family Cemetery, Halifax Co., record for Britton, Mary W.
  11. [S9589] Istham Britton household, 1830 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  12. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75-6, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839.
  13. [S9590] Ishom H. Briton household, 1840 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  14. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 20:180-4, Adam Tool accounting, 23 Jan 1843.
  15. [S1638] Isham H. Britton household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  16. [S1632] Isham H. Britton, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  17. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 23:587-9, accounting of Wm E Britton, admr of Isham H. Britton decd, exor of Adam Toot, decd, 23 Aug 1852.
  18. [S1628] Mary W. Britten household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, does not show him, and she is shown as a farmer, with large amounts of land and personal property.
  19. [S1628] Mary W. Britten household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows occupation as farmer, with large holdings in real estate and personal property.
  20. [S1611] Mary W. Britton household, 1870 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows occupation as farmer, with large real estate holdings.
  21. [S1628] Mary W. Britten household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  22. [S1620] Mary W. Britton, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  23. [S1611] Mary W. Britton household, 1870 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  24. [S1602] Mary W. Briton household, 1880 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.

 

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