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Descendants of John (Sr.) Tarkington
Generation No. 1
1. John (Sr.)1 Tarkington was born 1620 in England, and died 1696 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina. He married Prudence Abt. 1648 in England.
More About John (Sr.) Tarkington:
Fact 1: Arrived 1668 in Cecil County Maryland.
Fact 2: He came from England to be in Lord
Fact 3: Calverts colony.
Children of John Tarkington and Prudence are:
+ 2 i. John (Jr.)2 Tarkington, born 1650 in England; died 1715 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina.
+ 3 ii. William Tarkington, born 1652 in England; died December 14, 1692 in Tyrrell Co. N.C..
4 iii. Samuel Tarkington, born 1653.
More About Samuel Tarkington:
Fact 1: August 1997, Was born in England and killed by indians
Fact 2: in Maryland
Generation No. 2
2. John (Jr.)2 Tarkington (John (Sr.)1) was born 1650 in England, and died 1715 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina. He married Martha Starkey.
More About John (Jr.) Tarkington:
Fact 1: Will probated july 9, 1716. North Carolina Archives
Children of John Tarkington and Martha Starkey are:
5 i. Rebecca3 Tarkington, born Abt. 1680.
6 ii. Mary Tarkington, born Abt. 1682.
+ 7 iii. William Joshua Tarkington, born 1690 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina; died February 21, 1746/47 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina.
3. William2 Tarkington (John (Sr.)1) was born 1652 in England, and died December 14, 1692 in Tyrrell Co. N.C.. He married Ann Williams.
Child of William Tarkington and Ann Williams is:
8 i. Catherine3 Tarkington.
More About Catherine Tarkington:
Underage: August 18, 1998, She was underage when her father died. she first lived with David Blake. he died in 1714. She then lived with Thomas White
Generation No. 3
7. William Joshua3 Tarkington (John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1690 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina, and died February 21, 1746/47 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina. He married Anne Starke in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina, daughter of William Starke and Francis.
More About William Joshua Tarkington:
Fact 1: Will probated Oct 4, 1748 Book N Page 4
Children of William Tarkington and Anne Starke are:
9 i. Anne4 Tarkington.
+ 10 ii. Benjamin W. Tarkington.
11 iii. Mary Tarkington. She married Mitchell Derickson 1769.
12 iv. Sarah Tarkington.
+ 13 v. Zebulon Tarkington, born Abt. 1720 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina; died Abt. 1799 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina.
14 vi. Joanna Tarkington, born Abt. 1730.
+ 15 vii. William W. Tarkington, born 1734 in Tyrrell Co. N.C.; died 1832 in Tyrrell Co. N.C..
+ 16 viii. Joshua Tarkington, born 1735 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina; died 1800 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina.
+ 17 ix. Joseph Tarkington, born 1743; died 1804 in TYrrell Co. North Carolina.
Generation No. 4
10. Benjamin W.4 Tarkington (William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Wife.
Children of Benjamin Tarkington and Wife are:
18 i. Benjamin5 Tarkington, born 1768; died 1828.
19 ii. Jeremiah Tarkington, born 1770.
13. Zebulon4 Tarkington (William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born Abt. 1720 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina, and died Abt. 1799 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina. He married Mary Hassell, daughter of Edward Hassell.
Children of Zebulon Tarkington and Mary Hassell are:
+ 20 i. Priscilla5 Tarkington.
21 ii. Mary ( Polly) Tarkington.
More About Mary ( Polly) Tarkington:
Fact 1: Married her first cousin Jesse
22 iii. Joshua Tarkington. He married Mary Polly Berry.
23 iv. Joseph Tarkington.
24 v. Keziah Tarkington. She married Balaam (Jr.) Ezell.
25 vi. Benjamin Tarkington.
26 vii. Ester Tarkington.
27 viii. Deborah (Debbby) Tarkington. She married Richard Swanson.
28 ix. Elizabeth (Milly) Tarkington. She married Peter Swanson.
29 x. Nancy (Emelia) Tarkington. She married George Oliver.
15. William W.4 Tarkington (William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1734 in Tyrrell Co. N.C., and died 1832 in Tyrrell Co. N.C.. He married Wife.
Children of William Tarkington and Wife are:
30 i. Jesse5 Tarkington.
31 ii. Nancy Tarkington.
32 iii. Issac Tarkington.
33 iv. Elizabeth Tarkington.
34 v. Hannah Tarkington.
35 vi. Mary Tarkington.
36 vii. Sarsh Tarkington.
37 viii. Benjamin Tarkington.
16. Joshua4 Tarkington (William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1735 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina, and died 1800 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina. He married Zilpha Alexander in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina, daughter of Issac Alexander and Zilpha.
More About Zilpha Alexander:
Fact 1: Father Edward Hassell
Children of Joshua Tarkington and Zilpha Alexander are:
+ 38 i. Joseph5 Tarkington, born 1760.
+ 39 ii. William Tarkington, born 1763 in Tyrrell Co. N.C.; died Abt. 1818 in Washington Co. N. C..
+ 40 iii. John Tarkington, born 1765 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina; died 1822 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina.
+ 41 iv. Jesse H. Tarkington, born February 21, 1767 in Tyrrell Co. N.C.; died October 20, 1854 in Stanford,Indiana.
42 v. Issac Tarkington, born 1771.
43 vi. Elizabeth Milley Tarkington, born 1772. She married Joseph Hassell.
44 vii. Richard Tarkington, born 1773.
17. Joseph4 Tarkington (William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1743, and died 1804 in TYrrell Co. North Carolina. He married Wife 1785.
Child of Joseph Tarkington and Wife is:
45 i. Joseph W.5 Tarkington.
Generation No. 5
20. Priscilla5 Tarkington (Zebulon4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married John Tarkington.
More About Priscilla Tarkington:
Fact 1: Married her first cousin
More About John Tarkington:
Fact 1: Married his first cousin
Child of Priscilla Tarkington and John Tarkington is:
46 i. Jefferson White6 Tarkington, born 1806; died 1868. He married Mary Helen Goff.
38. Joseph5 Tarkington (Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1760. He married Cenia Tarte January 05, 1780.
Children of Joseph Tarkington and Cenia Tarte are:
47 i. Joshua6 Tarkington.
48 ii. John Tarkington.
49 iii. Penninah Tarkington.
50 iv. Joseph Tarkington.
39. William5 Tarkington (Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1763 in Tyrrell Co. N.C., and died Abt. 1818 in Washington Co. N. C.. He married Amelia Phelps October 28, 1794 in Tyrrell County N.C..
Children of William Tarkington and Amelia Phelps are:
51 i. Nancy6 Tarkington, born Abt. 1795. She married James Cox.
+ 52 ii. Harmon Tarkington, born Abt. 1796 in North Carolina; died 1843 in New Madrid, Missouri.
53 iii. Jesse Tarkington, born Abt. 1799. He married Milly Simmons.
54 iv. Daughter Tarkington, born Abt. 1801.
55 v. Daughter Tarkington, born Abt. 1802.
56 vi. Daughter Tarkington, born Abt. 1803.
+ 57 vii. James Tarkington, born Abt. 1809.
+ 58 viii. Issac Tarkington, born Abt. 1811.
40. John5 Tarkington (Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1765 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina, and died 1822 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina. He married Priscilla Tarkington October 03, 1876.
Children of John Tarkington and Priscilla Tarkington are:
59 i. Ziphia6 Tarkington. She married William Hassell.
60 ii. Joshua A. Tarkington, born Bet. 1802 - 1856.
61 iii. Zebulon Tarkington, born Bet. 1799 - 1866.
62 iv. Matilda Tarkington, born Bet. 1790 - 1860.
63 v. Jefferson White Tarkington, born Bet. 1806 - 1866.
64 vi. John G. Tarkington, born Bet. 1807 - 1884.
65 vii. Burrell Tarkington, born Bet. 1808 - 1888.
41. Jesse H.5 Tarkington (Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born February 21, 1767 in Tyrrell Co. N.C., and died October 20, 1854 in Stanford,Indiana. He married Mary Polly Tarkington 1792.
Children of Jesse Tarkington and Mary Tarkington are:
66 i. Silvanus6 Tarkington, born September 26, 1792 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina; died April 16, 1870. He married (1) Martha (Patsy) Alexander. He married (2) Mary Ann Woodall.
67 ii. Burton Tarkington, born November 06, 1795 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina; died February 1861 in Tarkington Prarie,Liberty Co. Texas. He married Sarah Berry.
68 iii. Jesse (Jr.) Tarkington, born March 15, 1797 in Davidson Co. Tenn; died October 17, 1816.
+ 69 iv. Joseph T. Tarkington, born October 30, 1800 in Nashville Tenn.; died December 22, 1891 in Greensburg Indiana.
70 v. Hardin A. Tarkington, born November 30, 1802; died September 1886 in Iowa. He married Elizabeth George.
More About Hardin A. Tarkington:
Fact 1: He was a Reverand
71 vi. John S. Tarkington, born 1804. He married Martha P. Whaley.
72 vii. Ellsberry Tarkington, born June 30, 1807; died November 03, 1852 in Indiana. He married Lucinda Legg.
73 viii. Mary Reese Tarkington, born October 20, 1809; died June 19, 1896 in Indiana. She married John D Whatley.
74 ix. Eli Pope Tarkington, born November 13, 1811; died April 06, 1876 in Indiana. He married Martha Gay.
75 x. George O. Tarkington, born July 11, 1813; died January 1817 in Indiana.
76 xi. William Claiborne Tarkington, born June 27, 1816 in Indiana; died July 19, 1895 in Indiana. He married Eliza Kay Foster.
77 xii. Harrison Tarkington, born February 1818 in Indiana; died July 1818 in Indiana.
Generation No. 6
52. Harmon6 Tarkington (William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born Abt. 1796 in North Carolina, and died 1843 in New Madrid, Missouri. He married Hester Christofer in Tyrrell/Washington Co. North Carolina, daughter of Joseph Christopher and Joanna Lewis.
More About Harmon Tarkington:
Fact 1: March 26, 1997, Per information on our trip to Hallettsville
Fact 2: He left North Carolina to go ti Missouri in
Fact 3: 1843 and he died that same year. His wife
Fact 4: died in 1851 in Missouri. A newspaper
Fact 5: article said he was a minister.
More About Hester Christofer:
Fact 1: Extensive information furnished by Cousin Ed Norman in Washington Co. N. C.
Fact 2: The information is in my Tarkington file.
Children of Harmon Tarkington and Hester Christofer are:
+ 78 i. Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, born 1819 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina; died August 1895 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina.
79 ii. Caroline Tarkington, born 1825 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina; died 1900 in Hallettsville, Texas. She married Thomas Reagan November 07, 1872.
More About Caroline Tarkington:
Fact 1: No children
80 iii. Ellen Tarkington, born 1827 in TYrrell Co. North Carolina; died 1859 in New Madrid, Missouri.
81 iv. Franklin Tarkington, born Abt. 1830 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina; died 1859 in New Madrid, Missouri.
More About Franklin Tarkington:
Fact 1: March 26, 1997, Per John Brady he stayed in Missouri
+ 82 v. Wilson Tarkington, born October 25, 1836 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina; died November 27, 1923 in Hallettsville Texas.
83 vi. Daughter Tarkington, born Abt. 1838 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina; died Abt. 1850 in New Madrid, Missouri.
+ 84 vii. Edward Tarkington, born October 03, 1839 in North Carolina; died July 09, 1915 in Hallettsville Texas.
57. James6 Tarkington (William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born Abt. 1809. He married (1) Nancy. He married (2) Mahalea Spruill.
Children of James Tarkington and Nancy are:
85 i. William7 Tarkington, born Abt. 1834.
86 ii. Lawrence Tarkington, born Abt. 1836.
87 iii. Joseph Tarkington, born Abt. 1838.
88 iv. Samuel Tarkington, born Abt. 1840.
89 v. Cornelius Tarkington, born Abt. 1842.
90 vi. Edward Tarkington, born 1843.
91 vii. Nellie Tarkington, born 1845.
Children of James Tarkington and Mahalea Spruill are:
92 i. Frank7 Tarkington.
93 ii. Sarah Tarkington.
94 iii. Nancy Tarkington.
95 iv. Mary Jane Tarkington.
96 v. Richard Tarkington, born 1848.
58. Issac6 Tarkington (William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born Abt. 1811. He married Nancy.
Children of Issac Tarkington and Nancy are:
97 i. Joseph7 Tarkington, born 1839.
98 ii. John Tarkington, born 1842.
99 iii. Charles Tarkington, born 1843.
100 iv. Drucilla Tarkington, born 1846.
101 v. Ashley Tarkington, born 1848.
69. Joseph T.6 Tarkington (Jesse H.5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born October 30, 1800 in Nashville Tenn., and died December 22, 1891 in Greensburg Indiana. He married Maria Slauson September 21, 1831.
More About Joseph T. Tarkington:
Fact 1: He was a Reverand
Child of Joseph Tarkington and Maria Slauson is:
+ 102 i. John Stevenson7 Tarkington, born July 24, 1832 in Centerville Indiana; died January 30, 1923.
Generation No. 7
78. Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington (Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1819 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina, and died August 1895 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina. She married Thomas A. Clayton, son of David Clayton and Charlotte Armstrong.
More About Cornelia Ann Tarkington:
Fact 1: Family from Tyrell Co. N.C. census of 1860 p. 303
Fact 2: Cornelia alive in 1870 per census.
More About Thomas A. Clayton:
Fact 1: Will shown in 1866 Tyrrell Co. N. C. records
Fact 2: Extensive notes from cousin Ed. Norman.
Fact 3: See my Tarkington file.
Children of Cornelia Tarkington and Thomas Clayton are:
103 i. Sarah H.8 Clayton, born 1838 in Tyrrell Co. N. C.. She married Richard Davenport June 27, 1862.
104 ii. Martha Clayton, born 1840 in Tyrrell Co. N. C.. She married John A. Norman.
105 iii. William H. Clayton, born 1842; died Bef. June 1860.
106 iv. Caroline F. Clayton, born 1843 in Tyrrell Co. N. C..
107 v. Ann V. Clayton, born 1846 in Tyrrell Co. N. C..
+ 108 vi. Maria Hardy Clayton, born September 25, 1848 in Tyrrell Co. N. C.; died October 27, 1920 in Washington Co. North Carolina.
109 vii. Hester Clayton, born 1850 in Tyrrell Co. N. C..
+ 110 viii. Joseph Halsey Clayton, born 1852 in Willmington,New Hanover Co. N. C..
111 ix. Mary Clayton, born 1854 in Tyrrell Co. N. C.; died March 28, 1930. She married Washington Snell.
112 x. Eleanora Clayton, born 1856 in Tyrrell Co. N. C..
113 xi. Helena Clayton, born 1859 in Tyrrell Co. N. C..
82. Wilson7 Tarkington (Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born October 25, 1836 in Tyrrell Co. North Carolina, and died November 27, 1923 in Hallettsville Texas. He married Georgia Woodward November 10, 1861 in Hallettsville Texas, daughter of Jacob Woodward and Lucinda Hinch.
More About Wilson Tarkington:
Fact 1: March 26, 1997, Per information from Hallettsvile notes
Fact 2: and John Brady he and Ed came to
Fact 3: Lavaca County in 1859 from Missouri.
Fact 4: April 12, 1997, Martha and I found his and his wife's
Fact 5: burial plot.
Fact 6: His CSA unit was Co. E 21st Texas Cavalry.
Fact 7: I have a battle history of the unit.
Fact 8: I also have a copy of his file and his oath of allegiance.
More About Georgia Woodward:
Fact 1: April 21, 1997, She had 8 Brothers and Sisters. Their
Fact 2: names are in my notebooks.
Children of Wilson Tarkington and Georgia Woodward are:
+ 114 i. Katherine8 Tarkington, born November 1862.
115 ii. Lula Tarkington, born May 20, 1865 in Lavaca Co. Texas; died March 07, 1940 in Cuero, texas. She married H. S. Smith.
More About Lula Tarkington:
Fact 1: They had no children. She was known as
Fact 2: Aunt Chada and lived across the street
Fact 3: from Shelly Tarkington in Cuero, Texas
Fact 4: She is buried in Taylor Texas with her husband
+ 116 iii. Shelley Grant Tarkington, born January 05, 1868 in Hallettsville Texas; died May 14, 1939 in Cuero Texas.
117 iv. Edward Tarkington, born February 18, 1870 in Hallettsville Texas; died February 23, 1951 in Hallettsville Texas. He married Florence Peterson June 13, 1894.
+ 118 v. Wade Henry Tarkington, born March 01, 1872 in Hallettsville Texas; died February 25, 1928 in Taylor,Texas.
84. Edward7 Tarkington (Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born October 03, 1839 in North Carolina, and died July 09, 1915 in Hallettsville Texas. He married (1) Mary Clark 1874. He married (2) Marguerite Strode 1886.
Children of Edward Tarkington and Mary Clark are:
119 i. Dean8 Tarkington.
120 ii. Harmon Tarkington.
+ 121 iii. Sam Tarkington, born January 15, 1883; died January 31, 1982.
122 iv. Tom Tarkington.
Children of Edward Tarkington and Marguerite Strode are:
+ 123 i. Kate8 Tarkington.
+ 124 ii. Wilson Tarkington.
+ 125 iii. Edward (Ted) Tarkington, born 1890; died 1927.
+ 126 iv. John Brady Tarkington, born April 14, 1892; died November 24, 1973.
+ 127 v. Marguerite Tarkington, born 1893; died 1974.
102. John Stevenson7 Tarkington (Joseph T.6, Jesse H.5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born July 24, 1832 in Centerville Indiana, and died January 30, 1923. He married Elizabeth Booth November 19, 1857.
Child of John Tarkington and Elizabeth Booth is:
128 i. Booth8 Tarkington, born July 29, 1869 in Indianapolis, Indiana; died May 19, 1946 in Indianpolis , Indiana.
Generation No. 8
108. Maria Hardy8 Clayton (Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born September 25, 1848 in Tyrrell Co. N. C., and died October 27, 1920 in Washington Co. North Carolina. She married (1) Henderson Norman June 16, 1870. She married (2) Eli Snell September 16, 1884.
Child of Maria Clayton and Henderson Norman is:
+ 129 i. Henderson Andrew9 Norman.
110. Joseph Halsey8 Clayton (Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1852 in Willmington,New Hanover Co. N. C.. He married Nancy (Nannie) Nolen.
Children of Joseph Clayton and Nancy Nolen are:
+ 130 i. Willie Mae9 Clayton, born May 06, 1878 in Hallettsville Texas; died June 04, 1952 in Hallettsville Texas.
+ 131 ii. Nannie Clayton.
+ 132 iii. Kitie Clayton.
133 iv. Kate Clayton.
+ 134 v. Lelia Clayton.
135 vi. Jay G. Clayton.
114. Katherine8 Tarkington (Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born November 1862. She married William Peterson January 11, 1882, son of Sanoges Peterson and Elizabeth Gage.
Children of Katherine Tarkington and William Peterson are:
+ 136 i. Loula9 Peterson, born May 26, 1891 in Hallettsville, Texas; died April 1976.
+ 137 ii. Zena Peterson, born March 01, 1892 in Hallettsville, Texas; died March 01, 1978.
+ 138 iii. Lena K Peterson, born March 05, 1893 in Hallettsville, Texas; died February 1985.
+ 139 iv. William Lay Peterson, born December 09, 1894 in Hallettsville, Texas; died December 24, 1968 in Dallas, Texas.
140 v. Edwin E. Peterson, born 1897 in Hallettsville, Texas; died 1979 in Dallas,Texas. He married Lee Wilbarger in New York City.
More About Edwin E. Peterson:
Fact 1: Buried in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Fact 2: Across street from bell tower at Disciples of Christ on N.W. Hwy Dallas.
Fact 3: Other family members are there.
+ 141 vi. Katie Merle Peterson, born 1899 in Hallettsville, Texas; died 1985 in Dallas, Texas.
+ 142 vii. Mary Peterson, born 1901.
116. Shelley Grant8 Tarkington (Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born January 05, 1868 in Hallettsville Texas, and died May 14, 1939 in Cuero Texas. He married Lelia Lay May 03, 1890 in Hallettsville Texas, daughter of James Lay and Jane Cheney.
Children of Shelley Tarkington and Lelia Lay are:
+ 143 i. Jane Lay (Jennie)9 Tarkington, born December 09, 1891 in Hallettsville Texas; died 1945 in Cuero Texas.
+ 144 ii. Georgia Ellen Tarkington, born 1893 in Hallettsville Texas; died 1985 in Cuero Texas.
+ 145 iii. Shelley Grant (Jr.) Tarkington, born October 23, 1895 in Hallettsville Texas; died 1962 in Cuero Texas.
+ 146 iv. Friench Simpson Tarkington, born March 23, 1898 in Hallettsville Texas; died January 26, 1954 in Yoakum Texas.
+ 147 v. Powis Franklin Tarkington, born August 06, 1900 in Hallettsville Texas; died February 27, 1977 in Cuero Texas.
148 vi. Leland Henry Tarkington, born August 25, 1905 in Hallettsville Texas; died July 14, 1906 in Hallettsville Texas.
More About Leland Henry Tarkington:
Fact 1: April 12, 1997, He was the twin to Aunt Lelia. We found
Fact 2: his grave on Uncle Ned and Aunt
Fact 3: Florence lot in the Hallettsville Cemetary.
Fact 4: He was the first Tarkington buried in
Fact 5: Hallettsville. My Grandfather Shelly lived
Fact 6: in Hallettsville at this time.
+ 149 vii. Lelia Tarkington, born August 26, 1905 in Hallettsville Texas; died February 20, 1978 in Cuero, texas.
118. Wade Henry8 Tarkington (Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born March 01, 1872 in Hallettsville Texas, and died February 25, 1928 in Taylor,Texas. He married Anna Bush July 03, 1901, daughter of Andrew Bush and Sarah Benham.
Children of Wade Tarkington and Anna Bush are:
+ 150 i. Helen Eans9 Tarkington, born May 16, 1902 in Taylor,Texas; died March 20, 1978 in Houston texas.
+ 151 ii. Andrew Wilson Tarkington, born August 07, 1911 in Taylor; died November 24, 1978 in Lakeway,Texas.
+ 152 iii. Anna Wade Tarkington, born October 30, 1922 in Taylor.
121. Sam8 Tarkington (Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born January 15, 1883, and died January 31, 1982. He married Martha A Campion November 18, 1913.
Children of Sam Tarkington and Martha Campion are:
153 i. Lonnie9 Tarkington.
154 ii. Evelyn Bennet Tarkington.
123. Kate8 Tarkington (Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Martin Klingeman.
Children of Kate Tarkington and Martin Klingeman are:
+ 155 i. Morris9 Klingeman, born August 01, 1924.
+ 156 ii. Carl Martin Klingeman, born January 02, 1923.
124. Wilson8 Tarkington (Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Wife.
Children of Wilson Tarkington and Wife are:
157 i. Wilma9 Tarkington.
158 ii. Billy Tarkington.
125. Edward (Ted)8 Tarkington (Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1890, and died 1927. He married Wife.
Child of Edward Tarkington and Wife is:
+ 159 i. Edward9 Tarkington.
126. John Brady8 Tarkington (Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born April 14, 1892, and died November 24, 1973. He married Hollie Lelia Garner.
Child of John Tarkington and Hollie Garner is:
+ 160 i. Ruth9 Tarkington.
127. Marguerite8 Tarkington (Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1893, and died 1974. She married Walter (Sr.) Bauerschlag.
Children of Marguerite Tarkington and Walter Bauerschlag are:
+ 161 i. Walter (Jr.)9 Bauerschlag.
+ 162 ii. Marguerite Bauerschlag.
Generation No. 9
129. Henderson Andrew9 Norman (Maria Hardy8 Clayton, Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Wife.
Child of Henderson Norman and Wife is:
163 i. Edwin Andrew10 Norman.
130. Willie Mae9 Clayton (Joseph Halsey8, Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born May 06, 1878 in Hallettsville Texas, and died June 04, 1952 in Hallettsville Texas. She married Hugh Lay, son of James Lay and Jane Cheney.
More About Hugh Lay:
Fact 1: April 12, 1997, Found plot in Hallettsville Cemetery.
Children of Willie Clayton and Hugh Lay are:
+ 164 i. Nannie Joe10 Lay, born 1898; died Abt. 1988.
165 ii. James Lay, born June 25, 1900 in Hallettsville Texas; died July 07, 1901 in Hallettsville Texas.
+ 166 iii. Allen D. Lay, born 1907.
167 iv. Hugh Lay, born November 27, 1907; died January 07, 1911.
+ 168 v. Bennett Lay, born November 11, 1910 in Hallettsville Texas; died 1994.
131. Nannie9 Clayton (Joseph Halsey8, Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Scott Scheley.
Children of Nannie Clayton and Scott Scheley are:
169 i. James10 Scheley.
170 ii. William Scheley.
132. Kitie9 Clayton (Joseph Halsey8, Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Bill Bennett.
Child of Kitie Clayton and Bill Bennett is:
171 i. Clayton10 Bennett.
134. Lelia9 Clayton (Joseph Halsey8, Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Ed Engbrock.
Children of Lelia Clayton and Ed Engbrock are:
172 i. Russell10 Engbrock.
173 ii. Howard Engbrock.
174 iii. Edwin Engbrock.
136. Loula9 Peterson (Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born May 26, 1891 in Hallettsville, Texas, and died April 1976. She married Ralph Porter.
Children of Loula Peterson and Ralph Porter are:
+ 175 i. Alicia P.10 Porter.
+ 176 ii. William Curren Porter.
+ 177 iii. Ralph (Jr.) Porter.
178 iv. Rufus C. Porter.
137. Zena9 Peterson (Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born March 01, 1892 in Hallettsville, Texas, and died March 01, 1978. She married James T. (Sr.)Jaeggli.
Children of Zena Peterson and James (Sr.)Jaeggli are:
+ 179 i. Annie Laurie10 Jaeggli.
180 ii. Dorothy Jean Jaeggli. She married Dan Morse.
181 iii. James T. (Jr.) Jaeggli.
138. Lena K9 Peterson (Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born March 05, 1893 in Hallettsville, Texas, and died February 1985. She married Floyd Norman 1908.
Children of Lena Peterson and Floyd Norman are:
+ 182 i. Floyd (Jr.)10 Norman.
+ 183 ii. Mary Katherine Norman.
184 iii. Gordon Norman.
139. William Lay9 Peterson (Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born December 09, 1894 in Hallettsville, Texas, and died December 24, 1968 in Dallas, Texas. He married (1) Ray Beth Wilson 1914. He married (2) Maurine Stroud 1919 in Dallas- Grace Methodist church.
Child of William Peterson and Ray Wilson is:
+ 185 i. Ray Beth10 Peterson, born 1915.
Child of William Peterson and Maurine Stroud is:
+ 186 i. William Stroud10 Peterson.
141. Katie Merle9 Peterson (Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1899 in Hallettsville, Texas, and died 1985 in Dallas, Texas. She married George Bandy.
Children of Katie Peterson and George Bandy are:
+ 187 i. William Peterson10 Bandy.
+ 188 ii. Betty Bandy.
142. Mary9 Peterson (Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1901. She married Louis Pinkston.
More About Mary Peterson:
Fact 1: Had 11 grandchildren
Children of Mary Peterson and Louis Pinkston are:
+ 189 i. Molly10 Pinkston.
+ 190 ii. Bob Pinkston.
143. Jane Lay (Jennie)9 Tarkington (Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born December 09, 1891 in Hallettsville Texas, and died 1945 in Cuero Texas. She married William Glass North.
More About William Glass North:
Fact 1: Burried in Hillside Cemetery Cuero,Texas
Child of Jane Tarkington and William North is:
+ 191 i. William Glass (Jr.)10 North, born December 04, 1917 in Yoakum,Texas; died September 08, 1995 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
144. Georgia Ellen9 Tarkington (Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1893 in Hallettsville Texas, and died 1985 in Cuero Texas. She married William Spencer Dubose.
Children of Georgia Tarkington and William Dubose are:
+ 192 i. Adele Katherine10 Dubose, born December 12, 1918 in Weshoff, Texas.
+ 193 ii. Jenebel Dubose, born August 17, 1927 in Westhoff,Texas.
145. Shelley Grant (Jr.)9 Tarkington (Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born October 23, 1895 in Hallettsville Texas, and died 1962 in Cuero Texas. He married Sally Graves.
Child of Shelley Tarkington and Sally Graves is:
194 i. Shelley Grant10 Tarkington III, born 1924 in Cuero Texas; died 1926 in Cuero Texas.
146. Friench Simpson9 Tarkington (Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born March 23, 1898 in Hallettsville Texas, and died January 26, 1954 in Yoakum Texas. He married Willy Virginia Henderson June 07, 1924 in Victoria Texas, daughter of John Henderson and Minna James.
Child of Friench Tarkington and Willy Henderson is:
+ 195 i. Friench Simpson (Jr.)10 Tarkington, born September 02, 1932 in Victoria Texas.
147. Powis Franklin9 Tarkington (Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born August 06, 1900 in Hallettsville Texas, and died February 27, 1977 in Cuero Texas. He married Irene Adair Murray.
Children of Powis Tarkington and Irene Murray are:
+ 196 i. Murray10 Tarkington, born April 11, 1933 in Cuero Texas.
197 ii. Powis Franklin (Jr.) Tarkington, born February 13, 1937 in Cuero Texas; died December 07, 1998.
149. Lelia9 Tarkington (Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born August 26, 1905 in Hallettsville Texas, and died February 20, 1978 in Cuero, texas. She married Ronald Luster.
Child of Lelia Tarkington and Ronald Luster is:
+ 198 i. Ronald Ogilvie10 Luster, born December 06, 1942.
150. Helen Eans9 Tarkington (Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born May 16, 1902 in Taylor,Texas, and died March 20, 1978 in Houston texas. She married Cameron Douglas Fairchild August 24, 1924 in Taylor,Texas.
Children of Helen Tarkington and Cameron Fairchild are:
+ 199 i. Helen Tarkington10 Fairchild, born November 29, 1925 in Houston texas.
+ 200 ii. Ann Louise Fairchild, born August 24, 1930 in Houston,Texas; died February 24, 1990 in Austin,Texas.
+ 201 iii. Jean Cameron Fairchild, born June 29, 1932 in Houston Texas; died April 21, 1968 in Wichita, Kansas.
151. Andrew Wilson9 Tarkington (Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born August 07, 1911 in Taylor, and died November 24, 1978 in Lakeway,Texas. He married Sara Lee McLaughlin July 08, 1939.
Children of Andrew Tarkington and Sara McLaughlin are:
202 i. Andrew (Jr.)10 Tarkington, born July 16, 1940 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
+ 203 ii. Molly McLaughin Tarkington, born September 12, 1942.
204 iii. Marcus McLaughlin Tarkington, born April 01, 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He married Leslie Catherine Long.
+ 205 iv. Harold Wade Tarkington, born June 09, 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
+ 206 v. Robert Stephen Tarkington, born January 31, 1952 in Oklahoma City,Oklahoma.
207 vi. Sara Catherine Tarkington, born July 28, 1950 in Houston texas.
152. Anna Wade9 Tarkington (Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born October 30, 1922 in Taylor. She married (1) Robert Earl Elliot April 10, 1943. She married (2) Richard Earl Pierson January 14, 1955.
Children of Anna Tarkington and Robert Elliot are:
+ 208 i. Mary Ann10 Elliot, born June 09, 1944 in Nashville Tenn..
209 ii. Lawrence Cameron Elliot, born March 24, 1947 in Corciana,Texas.
Child of Anna Tarkington and Richard Pierson is:
+ 210 i. Brian Wade10 Pierson, born March 01, 1956 in Ft. Worth.
155. Morris9 Klingeman (Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born August 01, 1924. He married Clarice Marie Tetens February 18, 1950.
Children of Morris Klingeman and Clarice Tetens are:
+ 211 i. Donna Claire10 Klingeman, born December 11, 1950.
+ 212 ii. Melissa Irene Klingeman, born March 08, 1962.
+ 213 iii. Jason Morris Tetens Klingeman, born September 14, 1963.
156. Carl Martin9 Klingeman (Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born January 02, 1923. He married Peggy Dodgen.
Children of Carl Klingeman and Peggy Dodgen are:
+ 214 i. Kathryn June10 Klingeman, born June 01, 1960.
+ 215 ii. Peggy Ann Klingeman, born August 19, 1950.
+ 216 iii. Paul Mark Klingeman.
+ 217 iv. Becky Klingeman.
218 v. John Morris Klingeman, born January 11, 1954. He married Kris Reideman November 06, 1994.
+ 219 vi. Sylvia Denise Klingeman, born April 22, 1957.
+ 220 vii. Carl Martin (Jr.) Klingeman, born October 19, 1951.
159. Edward9 Tarkington (Edward (Ted)8, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Wife.
Children of Edward Tarkington and Wife are:
+ 221 i. Wilson10 Tarkington.
222 ii. Helen Tarkington.
223 iii. Frankie Tarkington.
224 iv. L. B. Tarkington.
225 v. Marguerite Tarkington. She married Tom Ford.
160. Ruth9 Tarkington (John Brady8, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married F. J.Alppelt.
Children of Ruth Tarkington and F. J.Alppelt are:
+ 226 i. Diane10 Alppelt.
+ 227 ii. Carolyn Alppelt.
161. Walter (Jr.)9 Bauerschlag (Marguerite8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Maybeth Barry.
Children of Walter Bauerschlag and Maybeth Barry are:
+ 228 i. Barry10 Bauerschlag.
+ 229 ii. Bobby Bauerschlag.
+ 230 iii. Maribeth Bauerschlag.
+ 231 iv. Melanie Bauerschlag.
+ 232 v. Holly Bauerschlag.
+ 233 vi. Bill Bauerschlag.
162. Marguerite9 Bauerschlag (Marguerite8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Edward Thompson.
Children of Marguerite Bauerschlag and Edward Thompson are:
+ 234 i. Edward (Jr.)10 Thompson.
+ 235 ii. Mary Dickens Thompson.
Generation No. 10
164. Nannie Joe10 Lay (Willie Mae9 Clayton, Joseph Halsey8, Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1898, and died Abt. 1988. She married (1) Bruno Leonard. She married (2) Wilson.
More About Nannie Joe Lay:
Fact 1: April 17, 1997, They lived in Goliad.
Fact 2: Second husband they lived in Calif.
Children of Nannie Lay and Bruno Leonard are:
+ 236 i. Bruno (Jr.)11 Leonard.
237 ii. Carl Leonard.
More About Carl Leonard:
Fact 1: Never married
+ 238 iii. Nan Jo Leonard.
166. Allen D.10 Lay (Willie Mae9 Clayton, Joseph Halsey8, Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1907. He married Nell Kesseler.
More About Allen D. Lay:
Fact 1: November 20, 1997, Met Allen Lay in Houston. He is 91 years old and very active with a sharp mind.
Fact 2: He loaned me the book LAY GENEOLOGY.
Fact 3: He knew Polk,Marion,and Lee Cheney.
Child of Allen Lay and Nell Kesseler is:
239 i. Hugh Allen11 Lay, born 1934 in Houston, Texas; died 1988 in Houston,Texas.
More About Hugh Allen Lay:
Fact 1: Never married
168. Bennett10 Lay (Willie Mae9 Clayton, Joseph Halsey8, Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born November 11, 1910 in Hallettsville Texas, and died 1994. He married Georgia Tidd.
Children of Bennett Lay and Georgia Tidd are:
+ 240 i. John Bennett11 Lay.
+ 241 ii. Lillie Jane Lay.
175. Alicia P.10 Porter (Loula9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Ross D. Washam.
Children of Alicia Porter and Ross Washam are:
242 i. Ross D.11 Washam.
+ 243 ii. Gerald Washam.
176. William Curren10 Porter (Loula9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Mary Lou.
Child of William Porter and Mary Lou is:
+ 244 i. Molly11 Porter.
177. Ralph (Jr.)10 Porter (Loula9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Frances.
Children of Ralph Porter and Frances are:
245 i. Kenneth11 Porter.
246 ii. Tom Porter.
179. Annie Laurie10 Jaeggli (Zena9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Clint Small.
Child of Annie Jaeggli and Clint Small is:
+ 247 i. Ed11 Small.
182. Floyd (Jr.)10 Norman (Lena K9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Gladys Faschena.
Children of Floyd Norman and Gladys Faschena are:
+ 248 i. Floyd11 Norman.
249 ii. Gayle Ann Norman.
183. Mary Katherine10 Norman (Lena K9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Ralph Parker.
Child of Mary Norman and Ralph Parker is:
250 i. Judy11 Parker.
185. Ray Beth10 Peterson (William Lay9, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born 1915. She married Vance Foster.
Children of Ray Peterson and Vance Foster are:
+ 251 i. Diana11 Foster.
252 ii. Jan Foster.
186. William Stroud10 Peterson (William Lay9, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Marge.
Children of William Peterson and Marge are:
253 i. Curtis11 Peterson.
254 ii. Leslie Peterson.
187. William Peterson10 Bandy (Katie Merle9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Jodie Badgett.
Children of William Bandy and Jodie Badgett are:
255 i. Shannon11 Bandy.
256 ii. m.
188. Betty10 Bandy (Katie Merle9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Lucien Childs.
Children of Betty Bandy and Lucien Childs are:
257 i. Linda Ann11 Childs. She married McCarroll.
258 ii. Lucien (Jr.) Childs.
189. Molly10 Pinkston (Mary9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married James Hollerr.
Children of Molly Pinkston and James Hollerr are:
259 i. Gail11 Holler.
260 ii. Lee Holler.
261 iii. Susan Holler.
190. Bob10 Pinkston (Mary9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Virginia.
Children of Bob Pinkston and Virginia are:
262 i. Shelly11 Pinkston.
263 ii. Debbi Pinkston.
264 iii. Patti Pinkston.
265 iv. Chris Pinkston.
266 v. Bob (Jr.) Pinkston.
267 vi. Joseph Pinkston.
191. William Glass (Jr.)10 North (Jane Lay (Jennie)9 Tarkington, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born December 04, 1917 in Yoakum,Texas, and died September 08, 1995 in Hamilton, New Zealand. He married Lois Adeliade Hunt April 25, 1942 in College Station, Texas, daughter of William Hunt and Lola Wallis.
Children of William North and Lois Hunt are:
268 i. William Christopher11 North, born April 05, 1949 in Cuero Texas.
+ 269 ii. William Philip North, born April 18, 1951 in Mercedes,Texas.
+ 270 iii. William Peter North, born July 14, 1955 in Manila, Philippines.
+ 271 iv. William Paul North, born October 20, 1953 in Guam.
+ 272 v. Jane Adele North, born July 28, 1960.
192. Adele Katherine10 Dubose (Georgia Ellen9 Tarkington, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born December 12, 1918 in Weshoff, Texas. She married (1) Charles Larson December 27, 1947. She married (2) Charles Lewis Lucas October 18, 1967.
Child of Adele Dubose and Charles Larson is:
+ 273 i. Katherine Ruth11 Larson, born August 08, 1952.
Child of Adele Dubose and Charles Lucas is:
+ 274 i. Charles Robert11 Lucas, born February 1946.
193. Jenebel10 Dubose (Georgia Ellen9 Tarkington, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born August 17, 1927 in Westhoff,Texas. She married C. J. Mc Collum July 25, 1947.
Children of Jenebel Dubose and C. Mc Collum are:
+ 275 i. Melanie Ann11 McCullom, born March 04, 1951 in Houston, Texas.
+ 276 ii. Melinda Lou McCullom, born January 13, 1954.
+ 277 iii. Michael McCullom, born July 23, 1956 in Houston Texas.
195. Friench Simpson (Jr.)10 Tarkington (Friench Simpson9, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born September 02, 1932 in Victoria Texas. He married Martha Lee Calhoun 1952 in Austin, Texas.
Children of Friench Tarkington and Martha Calhoun are:
278 i. Virginia Lee11 Tarkington, born September 23, 1952. She married Harrison Itz October 15, 1983 in San Antonio Texas Divorced.
+ 279 ii. Willy Martha Tarkington, born September 26, 1958 in Victoria Texas.
196. Murray10 Tarkington (Powis Franklin9, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born April 11, 1933 in Cuero Texas. He married Kay Morgenroth.
Children of Murray Tarkington and Kay Morgenroth are:
280 i. Shelley G. (IV)11 Tarkington, born June 21, 1966 in Cuero Texas.
281 ii. Lauren Tarkington, born July 06, 1959 in Cuero Texas.
+ 282 iii. Lisa Tarkington, born September 26, 1960 in Cuero Texas.
198. Ronald Ogilvie10 Luster (Lelia9 Tarkington, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born December 06, 1942. He married Maryland (Lynn) C..
Children of Ronald Luster and Maryland C. are:
283 i. Ronald Ogilvie (Jr.)11 Luster, born October 13, 1973 in Houston Texas.
284 ii. Preston Hillard Luster, born February 05, 1975 in Houston Texas.
199. Helen Tarkington10 Fairchild (Helen Eans9 Tarkington, Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born November 29, 1925 in Houston texas. She married Joseph Winters (Jr.) Clement.
Children of Helen Fairchild and Joseph Clement are:
285 i. Helen Cameron11 Clement, born October 23, 1947 in Pine Bluff Ark..
+ 286 ii. Virginia Ann Clement, born March 27, 1951 in Pine Bluff Ark..
+ 287 iii. Joseph Winters (III) Clement, born October 1955 in Pine Bluff Ark..
200. Ann Louise10 Fairchild (Helen Eans9 Tarkington, Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born August 24, 1930 in Houston,Texas, and died February 24, 1990 in Austin,Texas. She married Melvin E. (Jr) Kurth.
Children of Ann Fairchild and Melvin Kurth are:
288 i. Melvin E. (III)11 Kurth, born January 17, 1955 in Houston texas.
289 ii. James Cameron Kurth, born September 10, 1957 in Lufkin,Texas.
+ 290 iii. Glenn Fowler Kurth, born February 04, 1962 in Lufkin,Texas.
201. Jean Cameron10 Fairchild (Helen Eans9 Tarkington, Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born June 29, 1932 in Houston Texas, and died April 21, 1968 in Wichita, Kansas. She married Drew W. Noble.
Children of Jean Fairchild and Drew Noble are:
+ 291 i. Gale11 Noble, born August 17, 1953 in Boston,Mass..
292 ii. Drew Alden Noble, born September 20, 1954 in Boston,Mass..
293 iii. Mark Ccmeron Noble, born December 15, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas.
203. Molly McLaughin10 Tarkington (Andrew Wilson9, Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born September 12, 1942. She married William Richard (Jr.) Moller.
Children of Molly Tarkington and William Moller are:
294 i. William R. (III)11 Moller, born August 05, 1977.
295 ii. Sally Mclaughlin Moller, born April 19, 1979.
296 iii. Katy Tarkington Moller, born April 19, 1979.
205. Harold Wade10 Tarkington (Andrew Wilson9, Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born June 09, 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He married Lynnette Anna Culverhouse.
Children of Harold Tarkington and Lynnette Culverhouse are:
297 i. Jason Alexander11 Tarkington, born June 24, 1986 in Boston,Mass..
298 ii. Anna Christina Tarkington, born March 29, 1989 in Boston,Mass..
206. Robert Stephen10 Tarkington (Andrew Wilson9, Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born January 31, 1952 in Oklahoma City,Oklahoma. He married Mary Patricia Ludwig.
Children of Robert Tarkington and Mary Ludwig are:
299 i. Mary Casey11 Tarkington, born November 01, 1983 in Dallas,Texas.
300 ii. Hannah Christine Tarkington, born April 30, 1987 in Dallas,Texas.
208. Mary Ann10 Elliot (Anna Wade9 Tarkington, Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born June 09, 1944 in Nashville Tenn.. She married Richard Harris Gibbs March 26, 1971.
Children of Mary Elliot and Richard Gibbs are:
301 i. Shannon Ann11 Gibbs, born January 11, 1978 in Houston texas.
302 ii. Ashley Diane Gibbs, born September 08, 1982 in Houston texas.
210. Brian Wade10 Pierson (Anna Wade9 Tarkington, Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born March 01, 1956 in Ft. Worth. He married Sheryl Janna Powell June 02, 1979 in Guthrie Oklahoma.
Children of Brian Pierson and Sheryl Powell are:
303 i. Shana Janna11 Pierson, born June 10, 1980 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
304 ii. Brandon Wade Pierson, born October 08, 1982 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
305 iii. Brian Doyglas Pierson, born December 03, 1984 in Guthrie Oklahoma.
211. Donna Claire10 Klingeman (Morris9, Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born December 11, 1950. She married Paul Stoker December 27, 1969.
Children of Donna Klingeman and Paul Stoker are:
+ 306 i. Melanie11 Stoker, born November 18, 1970.
+ 307 ii. Christina Stoker, born July 16, 1972.
+ 308 iii. Jennifer Stoker, born August 11, 1975.
309 iv. Kelly Stoker, born July 03, 1979.
310 v. Jill Stoker, born December 01, 1982.
212. Melissa Irene10 Klingeman (Morris9, Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born March 08, 1962. She married Daniel Ingram.
Children of Melissa Klingeman and Daniel Ingram are:
311 i. Stacey Irene11 Ingram, born February 03, 1988.
312 ii. Drew Daniel Ingram, born November 21, 1990.
213. Jason Morris Tetens10 Klingeman (Morris9, Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born September 14, 1963. He married Robin Nobles-Parks May 01, 1992.
Child of Jason Klingeman and Robin Nobles-Parks is:
313 i. Brandy Amanda11 Klingeman, born August 19, 1993.
214. Kathryn June10 Klingeman (Carl Martin9, Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born June 01, 1960. She married Dana Tucker April 18, 1985.
Children of Kathryn Klingeman and Dana Tucker are:
314 i. Christine Marie11 Tucker, born August 17, 1985.
315 ii. James Winfield Tucker, born February 25, 1989.
215. Peggy Ann10 Klingeman (Carl Martin9, Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born August 19, 1950. She married William Henry Berk June 03, 1978.
Children of Peggy Klingeman and William Berk are:
316 i. Todd William11 Berk, born November 20, 1985.
317 ii. Daren John Berk, born March 30, 1984.
216. Paul Mark10 Klingeman (Carl Martin9, Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Karrie Leigh Reichert June 07, 1980.
Children of Paul Klingeman and Karrie Reichert are:
318 i. Jessica May11 Klingeman, born November 05, 1980.
319 ii. Laura Leigh Klingeman, born July 07, 1982.
320 iii. Dorothy Jean Klingeman, born July 19, 1984.
321 iv. Paul Mark (Jr.) Klingeman, born December 07, 1987.
217. Becky10 Klingeman (Carl Martin9, Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Davis.
Children of Becky Klingeman and Davis are:
322 i. Kasey Denise11 Davis, born January 22, 1979.
323 ii. Brooke Marie Davis Davis, born January 08, 1979.
324 iii. Rebecca Mae Davis, born November 06, 1955.
219. Sylvia Denise10 Klingeman (Carl Martin9, Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born April 22, 1957. She married Dale Ray Erickson September 10, 1977.
Children of Sylvia Klingeman and Dale Erickson are:
325 i. Nicki Ray11 Erickson, born October 10, 1979.
326 ii. Robin Lynn Erickson, born September 23, 1982.
327 iii. Michael Richard Erickson, born September 23, 1982.
220. Carl Martin (Jr.)10 Klingeman (Carl Martin9, Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born October 19, 1951. He married Peggy Ellen Riechert July 23, 1976.
Children of Carl Klingeman and Peggy Riechert are:
328 i. Travis Henry11 Klingeman, born January 09, 1977.
329 ii. Carlee Jean Klingeman, born December 27, 1978.
330 iii. Blake David Klingeman, born December 29, 1980.
331 iv. Matthew Christopher Klingeman, born December 29, 1980.
221. Wilson10 Tarkington (Edward9, Edward (Ted)8, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Florene.
Child of Wilson Tarkington and Florene is:
+ 332 i. Eddie11 Tarkington.
226. Diane10 Alppelt (Ruth9 Tarkington, John Brady8, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Husband.
Child of Diane Alppelt and Husband is:
333 i. Brady11.
227. Carolyn10 Alppelt (Ruth9 Tarkington, John Brady8, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Husband.
Children of Carolyn Alppelt and Husband are:
334 i. Holly11.
335 ii. Geoffrey.
228. Barry10 Bauerschlag (Walter (Jr.)9, Marguerite8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Donna Santana.
Children of Barry Bauerschlag and Donna Santana are:
336 i. Jason11 Bauerschlag.
337 ii. Matthew Bauerschlag.
229. Bobby10 Bauerschlag (Walter (Jr.)9, Marguerite8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Caryl.
Children of Bobby Bauerschlag and Caryl are:
338 i. Bradly11 Bauerschlag.
339 ii. Wesley Bauerschlag.
340 iii. Andy Bauerschlag.
341 iv. Betsy Bauerschlag.
230. Maribeth10 Bauerschlag (Walter (Jr.)9, Marguerite8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Max Melcher.
Children of Maribeth Bauerschlag and Max Melcher are:
342 i. Travis11 Melcher.
343 ii. Mariah Melcher.
231. Melanie10 Bauerschlag (Walter (Jr.)9, Marguerite8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Jay Janica.
Children of Melanie Bauerschlag and Jay Janica are:
344 i. Elizabeth11 Janica.
345 ii. Katherine Janica.
232. Holly10 Bauerschlag (Walter (Jr.)9, Marguerite8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Deen (Jr.) Wood.
Children of Holly Bauerschlag and Deen Wood are:
346 i. Stephine11 Wood.
347 ii. Alexandra Wood.
348 iii. Deen (III) Wood.
233. Bill10 Bauerschlag (Walter (Jr.)9, Marguerite8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Monica.
Children of Bill Bauerschlag and Monica are:
349 i. Walter11 Bauerschlag.
350 ii. Will Bauerschlag.
351 iii. Hannah Bauerschlag.
352 iv. Hunter Bauerschlag.
234. Edward (Jr.)10 Thompson (Marguerite9 Bauerschlag, Marguerite8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Karen Schroder.
Child of Edward Thompson and Karen Schroder is:
353 i. Kelsey11 Thompson.
235. Mary Dickens10 Thompson (Marguerite9 Bauerschlag, Marguerite8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Jon Allen Dickens.
Children of Mary Thompson and Jon Dickens are:
354 i. Luke11 Dickens.
355 ii. Joshua Dickens.
356 iii. David Dickens.
357 iv. Charis Dickens.
358 v. Daniel Dickens.
359 vi. Paul Dickens.
Generation No. 11
236. Bruno (Jr.)11 Leonard (Nannie Joe10 Lay, Willie Mae9 Clayton, Joseph Halsey8, Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Wife.
Children of Bruno Leonard and Wife are:
360 i. Leta Lois12 Leonard.
361 ii. Lay Leonard.
238. Nan Jo11 Leonard (Nannie Joe10 Lay, Willie Mae9 Clayton, Joseph Halsey8, Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Husband.
Child of Nan Leonard and Husband is:
362 i. Son12.
240. John Bennett11 Lay (Bennett10, Willie Mae9 Clayton, Joseph Halsey8, Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Christine.
Children of John Lay and Christine are:
363 i. Elizabeth12 Lay.
364 ii. Tom Lay.
241. Lillie Jane11 Lay (Bennett10, Willie Mae9 Clayton, Joseph Halsey8, Cornelia Ann7 Tarkington, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married J. C. Durst.
Children of Lillie Lay and J. Durst are:
365 i. John A.12 Durst.
366 ii. David Durst.
243. Gerald11 Washam (Alicia P.10 Porter, Loula9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Geraldine.
Children of Gerald Washam and Geraldine are:
367 i. Jerry J.12 Washam.
368 ii. Katy Washam.
244. Molly11 Porter (William Curren10, Loula9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married Drolle.
Child of Molly Porter and Drolle is:
369 i. Jennifer12 Drolle.
247. Ed11 Small (Annie Laurie10 Jaeggli, Zena9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Pam.
Children of Ed Small and Pam are:
370 i. Cecilia12 Small.
371 ii. Cathy Small.
248. Floyd11 Norman (Floyd (Jr.)10, Lena K9 Peterson, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Wife.
Child of Floyd Norman and Wife is:
372 i. Andrew12 Norman.
251. Diana11 Foster (Ray Beth10 Peterson, William Lay9, Katherine8 Tarkington, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). She married David Carl.
Children of Diana Foster and David Carl are:
373 i. Brian12 Carl.
374 ii. Dana Carl.
269. William Philip11 North (William Glass (Jr.)10, Jane Lay (Jennie)9 Tarkington, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born April 18, 1951 in Mercedes,Texas. He married Kathy Valda Otto July 31, 1976.
Children of William North and Kathy Otto are:
375 i. Kelly Marie12 North, born February 27, 1983.
376 ii. Justin Philip North, born March 05, 1985.
377 iii. Chelsea Lee North, born May 31, 1987.
270. William Peter11 North (William Glass (Jr.)10, Jane Lay (Jennie)9 Tarkington, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born July 14, 1955 in Manila, Philippines. He married Vicki Marie Martin January 15, 1983.
Children of William North and Vicki Martin are:
378 i. Jonathan Samuel12 North, born August 29, 1987.
379 ii. Jennifer Elysia North, born November 09, 1989.
271. William Paul11 North (William Glass (Jr.)10, Jane Lay (Jennie)9 Tarkington, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born October 20, 1953 in Guam.
Child of William Paul North is:
380 i. Taimay Devan12 North, born December 09, 1976.
272. Jane Adele11 North (William Glass (Jr.)10, Jane Lay (Jennie)9 Tarkington, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born July 28, 1960. She married Brent G. Lyon May 14, 1983.
Children of Jane North and Brent Lyon are:
381 i. Trey Saxon12 Lyon, born January 23, 1989.
382 ii. Simeon Gerald Lyon, born December 23, 1991.
383 iii. Hope Christine Lyon, born October 04, 1994.
384 iv. Joy Elizabeth Lyon, born April 14, 1997.
273. Katherine Ruth11 Larson (Adele Katherine10 Dubose, Georgia Ellen9 Tarkington, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born August 08, 1952. She married William James (III) Reilly August 27, 1984.
Children of Katherine Larson and William Reilly are:
385 i. Tracy12 Reilly, born December 12, 1977.
386 ii. Michael Reilly, born August 13, 1970.
274. Charles Robert11 Lucas (Adele Katherine10 Dubose, Georgia Ellen9 Tarkington, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born February 1946. He married Karen Plemmons April 25, 1986.
Child of Charles Lucas and Karen Plemmons is:
387 i. Alana louise12 Lucas.
275. Melanie Ann11 McCullom (Jenebel10 Dubose, Georgia Ellen9 Tarkington, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born March 04, 1951 in Houston, Texas. She married Mark Scully Klotzman April 16, 1977.
Children of Melanie McCullom and Mark Klotzman are:
388 i. Spencer Scully12 Klotzman, born December 23, 1980 in Victoria Texas.
389 ii. Lauren Louise Klotzman, born November 24, 1987 in Victoria Texas.
276. Melinda Lou11 McCullom (Jenebel10 Dubose, Georgia Ellen9 Tarkington, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born January 13, 1954. She married Keith Dale Landsness May 13, 1989.
Child of Melinda McCullom and Keith Landsness is:
390 i. Cody Jason12 Landsness, born December 22, 1991 in Houston Texas.
277. Michael11 McCullom (Jenebel10 Dubose, Georgia Ellen9 Tarkington, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born July 23, 1956 in Houston Texas. He married Stephanie Murphy April 16, 1994.
Children of Michael McCullom and Stephanie Murphy are:
391 i. Clark Harris12 McCollum, born June 15, 1997.
392 ii. Grant Michael McCollum, born August 08, 1998.
279. Willy Martha11 Tarkington (Friench Simpson (Jr.)10, Friench Simpson9, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born September 26, 1958 in Victoria Texas. She married Michael Cabrera September 14, 1985 in San Antonio Texas.
Children of Willy Tarkington and Michael Cabrera are:
393 i. MIchael Anthony12 Cabrera, born June 26, 1987.
394 ii. Taylor Ann Cabrera, born October 01, 1990.
282. Lisa11 Tarkington (Murray10, Powis Franklin9, Shelley Grant8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born September 26, 1960 in Cuero Texas. She married Tod Piland.
Children of Lisa Tarkington and Tod Piland are:
395 i. Paige12 Piland, born January 16, 1984.
396 ii. Cates Piland, born July 17, 1987.
397 iii. Grant Piland, born October 28, 1991.
286. Virginia Ann11 Clement (Helen Tarkington10 Fairchild, Helen Eans9 Tarkington, Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born March 27, 1951 in Pine Bluff Ark.. She married Robert Bradsher.
Children of Virginia Clement and Robert Bradsher are:
398 i. Abigail12 Bradsher, born December 24, 1976 in Little Rock ,Arkansas.
399 ii. Mary Helen Bradsher.
400 iii. Robert Bradsher.
401 iv. Joseph Bradsher.
287. Joseph Winters (III)11 Clement (Helen Tarkington10 Fairchild, Helen Eans9 Tarkington, Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born October 1955 in Pine Bluff Ark.. He married Virginia.
Children of Joseph Clement and Virginia are:
402 i. Joseph Winters ( IV)12 Clement, born December 06, 1977.
403 ii. Mary Clement.
404 iii. Wesley Clement.
290. Glenn Fowler11 Kurth (Ann Louise10 Fairchild, Helen Eans9 Tarkington, Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born February 04, 1962 in Lufkin,Texas. He married (1) Pam. He married (2) Unknown ?.
Children of Glenn Kurth and Pam are:
405 i. Glenn12 Kurth, born 1987.
406 ii. Candace Kurth, born 1990.
Child of Glenn Kurth and Unknown ? is:
407 i. Dillon Austin12 Kurth, born June 05, 1998.
291. Gale11 Noble (Jean Cameron10 Fairchild, Helen Eans9 Tarkington, Wade Henry8, Wilson7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born August 17, 1953 in Boston,Mass.. She married Ted Matzen.
Child of Gale Noble and Ted Matzen is:
408 i. Colette Noble12 Matzen, born February 04, 1985 in Kansas City, Kansas.
306. Melanie11 Stoker (Donna Claire10 Klingeman, Morris9, Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born November 18, 1970. She married Todd Gordon Keeney May 04, 1991.
Children of Melanie Stoker and Todd Keeney are:
409 i. Nathan12 Keeney.
410 ii. Brooklyn Keeney.
411 iii. Zachary Milton Keeney, born April 22, 1998.
307. Christina11 Stoker (Donna Claire10 Klingeman, Morris9, Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born July 16, 1972. She married Michael Clifford Bean July 16, 1993.
Children of Christina Stoker and Michael Bean are:
412 i. Katlin12 Bean, born June 06, 1996.
413 ii. Dalin Michael Bean, born June 02, 1998.
308. Jennifer11 Stoker (Donna Claire10 Klingeman, Morris9, Kate8 Tarkington, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1) was born August 11, 1975. She married Brian Leslie Rindlisbacher December 17, 1993.
Children of Jennifer Stoker and Brian Rindlisbacher are:
414 i. Courtney12 Rindlisbacher.
415 ii. Tanner Scott Rindlisbacher, born November 07, 1995.
416 iii. Alyssa Mae Rindlisbacher, born August 30, 1998.
332. Eddie11 Tarkington (Wilson10, Edward9, Edward (Ted)8, Edward7, Harmon6, William5, Joshua4, William Joshua3, John (Jr.)2, John (Sr.)1). He married Wife.
Child of Eddie Tarkington and Wife is:
417 i. Wesley12 Tarkington.
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Descendants of John Pierson
Generation No. 1
1. JOHN1 PIERSON.
Children of JOHN PIERSON are:
i. JOHN2 PIERSON.
2. ii. JOSEPH L PIERSON, b. September 20, 1746, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; d. May 1827, Nicholas County, Virginia.
Generation No. 2
2. JOSEPH L2 PIERSON (JOHN1) was born September 20, 1746 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died May 1827 in Nicholas County, Virginia. He married (1) (UNKNOWN). He married (2) CHARLOTTE MCKEE 1791 in Monroe County, Virginia.
Children of JOSEPH PIERSON and (UNKNOWN) are:
i. JOHN JOSEPH3 PIERSON, b. 1785; m. CATHERINE (ELIZABETH) HAYNES, October 04, 1803.
ii. RUTH PIERSON, b. 1783; m. JAMES NICHOLS.
Children of JOSEPH PIERSON and CHARLOTTE MCKEE are:
3. iii. AGNES NANCY3 PIERSON, b. August 28, 1791.
4. iv. JONATHAN PIERSON, b. March 23, 1795, Monroe County, Virginia; d. October 10, 1855, Braxton County, West Virginia.
v. REBECCA PIERSON, b. 1796; d. 1870; m. JOSEPH JAMES.
5. vi. MARGARET PIERSON, b. October 27, 1799; d. 1870.
vii. MIRIAM PIERSON, b. 1802; d. 1880; m. SAM JAMES.
6. viii. SARAH (SALLY) PIERSON, b. 1804, Nicholas County, West Virginia; d. 1850.
7. ix. DAVID STEWART PIERSON, b. 1806; d. 1860.
8. x. ESTER HETTY PIERSON, b. 1809; d. 1850.
9. xi. HIRAM PIERSON, b. December 10, 1810; d. October 10, 1899.
10. xii. JOSEPH L. JR. PIERSON, b. January 06, 1812, Virginia; d. October 15, 1862, Yankee Dam, Clay County, West Virginia.
xiii. CHARLOTTE PIERSON, b. 1813; d. 1870; m. SIRUS BOGGS, 1840.
xiv. JOHN JOSEPH PIERSON, b. 1785.
Generation No. 3
3. AGNES NANCY3 PIERSON (JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born August 28, 1791. She married (1) BASIL YOUNG. She married (2) SOLOMON BAIL.
Child of AGNES PIERSON and BASIL YOUNG is:
i. ANDREW J.4 YOUNG, m. (1) GLORVINA F. GIVEN; m. (2) SARAH A. RAMSEY.
4. JONATHAN3 PIERSON (JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born March 23, 1795 in Monroe County, Virginia, and died October 10, 1855 in Braxton County, West Virginia. He married ELIZABETH ANN GIVEN.
Children of JONATHAN PIERSON and ELIZABETH GIVEN are:
i. FRANZ4 PIERSON.
11. ii. WILLIAM G. PIERSON, b. 1816; d. September 20, 1864.
iii. VIRGINIA PIERSON, b. October 24, 1819; d. December 24, 1903; m. GEORGE DUFFIELD, April 04, 1837.
iv. POLLY (MARY) PIERSON, b. 1820; d. 1850; m. CHARLEY D. KEENER, January 08, 1846.
12. v. HENRY (JONATHAN) PIERSON, b. June 05, 1824, Braxton County, Virginia; d. March 04, 1896, Braxton County, Virginia.
vi. CHARLOTTE (CHARLITHA) PIERSON, b. 1825; d. 1880; m. DAVID FRAME.
13. vii. GEORGE WASHINGTON PIERSON, b. November 09, 1829, Middle Run, Braxton County, Virginia; d. December 28, 1879, Braxton County, Virginia.
14. viii. ELIZABETH ANN PIERSON, b. February 17, 1832; d. February 08, 1911.
15. ix. ALBERT PIERSON, b. June 14, 1834; d. March 29, 1901.
16. x. BURTON CAMDEN PIERSON, b. 1836; d. 1880.
xi. EVALINE PIERSON, b. 1840; d. 1880; m. WILLIAM JAMES, August 23, 1856.
5. MARGARET3 PIERSON (JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born October 27, 1799, and died 1870.
Children of MARGARET PIERSON are:
17. i. ANNABELLE4 PIERSON, b. 1825; d. 1880.
18. ii. CLAYBURN PIERSON, b. March 28, 1825, Kesler'S, Cross Lanes, Nicholas County, Virginia; d. September 09, 1902, Clay Court House, Clay County, West Virginia.
19. iii. CLARENDA PIERSON, b. January 10, 1831; d. 1880.
20. iv. EVELINE PIERSON, b. 1823; d. 1870.
6. SARAH (SALLY)3 PIERSON (JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1804 in Nicholas County, West Virginia, and died 1850. She married WILLIAM H. KING March 13, 1823, son of CHARLES KING and REBECCA BESS.
Children of SARAH PIERSON and WILLIAM KING are:
i. CHARLES W.4 KING, b. 1823; d. 1860; m. ANN C. FITZWATER.
21. ii. URIAH KING, b. 1825; d. 1880.
22. iii. CHARLOTTE KING, b. 1827; d. August 21, 1899.
iv. ANTHONY KING, b. 1830; d. 1850; m. ELIZABETH WHITE.
v. HENRY KING, b. 1832; d. 1850; m. FLORENCE O'DELL.
vi. JONATHAN KING, b. 1834; d. 1850; m. REBECCA REED.
vii. WILLIAM KING, b. 1839; d. 1850; m. CATHERINE WHITE.
23. viii. SARAH KING, b. 1842, Kanawha County, West Virginia; d. February 1873, Pleasant Retreat, Clay County, Virginia.
ix. ROSANNA KING, b. 1845; d. 1850; m. WILLIAM H. H. JONES.
7. DAVID STEWART3 PIERSON (JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1806, and died 1860. He married MARGARET SUMMERS March 22, 1831.
Children of DAVID PIERSON and MARGARET SUMMERS are:
i. ELIZABETH4 PIERSON.
ii. MALINDA PIERSON.
iii. JOSEPH PIERSON.
iv. CAROLINE PIERSON.
v. SUSAN PIERSON.
vi. JOHN PIERSON.
8. ESTER HETTY3 PIERSON (JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1809, and died 1850. She married JOSHUA KING May 08, 1827, son of CHARLES KING and NANCY NAPIER.
Children of ESTER PIERSON and JOSHUA KING are:
i. CHARLES4 KING, m. ELIZABETH BURTON.
ii. GEORGE KING, m. MARY LOUISE COCHRAN.
iii. DAVID KING, m. ELIZABETH SIMS.
iv. MAHALA KING, m. GEORGE MINNER.
v. MIRIAM KING, m. ANDERSON JARRETT.
vi. WILLIAM KING, m. ANN ELIZABETH SHAMBLIN.
vii. MARGARET KING, m. (1) ISAAC MOORE; m. (2) GEORGE MINNER.
viii. JOSHUA KING.
ix. RALPH KING, b. 1834; m. MAHALA GRIFFITH.
9. HIRAM3 PIERSON (JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born December 10, 1810, and died October 10, 1899. He married RUTH NUTTER May 05, 1831.
Children of HIRAM PIERSON and RUTH NUTTER are:
i. LUCINDA4 PIERSON, b. 1835.
ii. JOHN B. PIERSON, b. 1838.
iii. LORENZO B. PIERSON, b. 1841.
iv. JOHN A. PIERSON, b. 1843.
v. HIRAM R. PIERSON, b. 1850.
10. JOSEPH L. JR.3 PIERSON (JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born January 06, 1812 in Virginia, and died October 15, 1862 in Yankee Dam, Clay County, West Virginia. He married ELIZABETH (BETSA) SUMMERS December 22, 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
Children of JOSEPH PIERSON and ELIZABETH SUMMERS are:
24. i. JOHN SUMMERS4 PIERSON, b. May 03, 1834; d. May 07, 1909.
25. ii. HARRISON HENRY PIERSON, b. September 12, 1837, Nicholas County, Virginia; d. May 13, 1919.
iii. CAROLINE JANE PIERSON, b. August 22, 1840, Nicholas County, West Virginia; d. 1860; m. JACOB SALISBURY, March 08, 1861, Clay County, West Virginia.
26. iv. DAVID MCKEE PIERSON, b. June 27, 1842, Nicholas County, West Virginia; d. May 25, 1911, Valley Fork, West Virginia.
27. v. WILLIAM D. PIERSON, b. April 15, 1845, Nicholas County, West Virginia; d. 1880.
vi. JOSEPH L. PIERSON JR., b. June 27, 1847; d. July 06, 1847.
28. vii. ELIZABETH MARGARET PIERSON, b. August 18, 1848, Nicholas County, Virginia; d. March 19, 1937, Clay County, West Virginia.
viii. SAMUEL FRANKLIN PIERSON, b. October 27, 1850; d. February 16, 1872.
Generation No. 4
11. WILLIAM G.4 PIERSON (JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1816, and died September 20, 1864. He married JULIA A. FRIEND August 04, 1836.
Child of WILLIAM PIERSON and JULIA FRIEND is:
i. LOUISA ANN5 PIERSON, b. 1845; m. C. B. DUFFIELD.
12. HENRY (JONATHAN)4 PIERSON (JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born June 05, 1824 in Braxton County, Virginia, and died March 04, 1896 in Braxton County, Virginia. He married (1) REBECCA JANE (FRAME) DEAN. He married (2) SARAH JANE ROSE February 02, 1843.
Child of HENRY PIERSON and REBECCA DEAN is:
i. DAISY B.5 PIERSON, b. June 22, 1885; m. LANTA FRAME.
Children of HENRY PIERSON and SARAH ROSE are:
29. ii. WILLIAM ROSE5 PIERSON, b. December 02, 1843, Braxton County, Virginia; d. February 28, 1925.
30. iii. JASPER PIERSON, b. 1845, Braxton County, Virginia; d. 1924.
31. iv. JONATHAN PIERSON, b. January 27, 1848, Braxton County, Virginia; d. 1880.
32. v. MORGAN D. PIERSON, b. November 17, 1849, Braxton County, Virginia; d. 1880.
vi. JOSEPH A. PIERSON, b. October 31, 1851; d. August 03, 1901; m. IDA M. GAREE.
vii. MARTHA PIERSON, b. April 29, 1853; d. January 30, 1858.
viii. HENRY MARTIN PIERSON, b. June 15, 1855; d. 1880; m. SALINA TINNEY, July 17, 1873.
ix. SARAH JANE PIERSON, b. April 11, 1857; d. 1880; m. NEWTON DEAN.
x. JAMES ARTHUR PIERSON, b. February 19, 1861; d. August 15, 1950; m. EMMA S. MORRISON, 1880.
xi. ELIZABETH A. PIERSON, b. November 20, 1862; d. January 16, 1919; m. GEORGE G. SHAVER.
13. GEORGE WASHINGTON4 PIERSON (JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born November 09, 1829 in Middle Run, Braxton County, Virginia, and died December 28, 1879 in Braxton County, Virginia. He married MARY J. HAMRICK March 02, 1848.
Children of GEORGE PIERSON and MARY HAMRICK are:
i. ISABEL5 PIERSON, b. July 17, 1850; d. December 05, 1852.
33. ii. HANSON PIERSON, b. April 28, 1853; d. July 23, 1924.
iii. WILLIAM FRANKLIN PIERSON, b. April 20, 1855; d. July 16, 1943; m. MARY EDNA REIP, June 30, 1873.
34. iv. HARRISON PIERSON, b. April 27, 1857; d. October 30, 1904.
v. NAME UNKNOWN PIERSON, b. January 05, 1859.
35. vi. HOMER HENDERSON PIERSON, b. January 05, 1860, Braxton County, Virginia; d. June 17, 1945, Middle Run, Braxton County, West Virginia.
vii. EMMA E. PIERSON, b. November 24, 1862; d. July 15, 1880; m. WILLIAM HAYMOND DODRILL, April 03, 1879.
viii. MARIAH PIERSON, b. April 03, 1866; d. May 14, 1893; m. ROBERT L. COURTNEY, July 20, 1882.
ix. GEORGE RILEY PIERSON, b. April 03, 1869; d. August 24, 1903; m. R. FRANCENA MILLER, January 15, 1903.
x. MELVINA PIERSON, b. May 17, 1871; d. June 14, 1871.
xi. HENRY SCOTT PIERSON, b. December 15, 1873; d. April 11, 1953; m. LINK SIRK, May 09, 1896.
14. ELIZABETH ANN4 PIERSON (JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born February 17, 1832, and died February 08, 1911. She married NATHAN M. HAMRICK 1849.
Child of ELIZABETH PIERSON and NATHAN HAMRICK is:
i. NEWTON B.5 HAMRICK, b. 1888; m. ELZADA MATHENY.
15. ALBERT4 PIERSON (JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born June 14, 1834, and died March 29, 1901. He married ELIZABETH J. BROWN 1853.
Children of ALBERT PIERSON and ELIZABETH BROWN are:
i. SALUMA5 PIERSON.
ii. AVALINE PIERSON.
iii. BURTON CAMDEN PIERSON.
iv. ELIZABETH PIERSON.
v. PIERSON.
vi. ELVIRA PIERSON.
vii. CHARLOTTE PIERSON.
viii. ISABELLE PIERSON, b. 1856.
ix. MARTHA PIERSON, b. 1859.
x. JAMES F. PIERSON, b. 1861; d. 1909.
16. BURTON CAMDEN4 PIERSON (JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1836, and died 1880. He married ELIZABETH SUSAN HAMRICK December 03, 1855.
Child of BURTON PIERSON and ELIZABETH HAMRICK is:
i. ISABELLE5 PIERSON, b. October 23, 1856.
17. ANNABELLE4 PIERSON (MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1825, and died 1880. She married SHAMBLIN.
Children of ANNABELLE PIERSON and SHAMBLIN are:
i. ADA5 SHAMBLIN.
ii. ALICE SHAMBLIN.
iii. GLORVINA SHAMBLIN.
iv. FRENCH SHAMBLIN.
v. LUCY SHAMBLIN.
vi. LILLIE SHAMBLIN.
18. CLAYBURN4 PIERSON (MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born March 28, 1825 in Kesler'S, Cross Lanes, Nicholas County, Virginia, and died September 09, 1902 in Clay Court House, Clay County, West Virginia. He married CHARLOTTE KING June 29, 1848, daughter of WILLIAM KING and SARAH PIERSON.
Children of CLAYBURN PIERSON and CHARLOTTE KING are:
36. i. FRANKLIN5 PIERSON, b. March 30, 1849; d. November 23, 1929, Elk View, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
ii. WILLIAM H. PIERSON, b. January 20, 1851; d. August 26, 1900; m. EMMA C. NEIL, November 27, 1879.
37. iii. VIRGINIA L. PIERSON, b. March 04, 1853; d. April 12, 1943.
iv. BENTON J. PIERSON, b. November 18, 1854; d. May 15, 1918; m. MALISA ALICE WILSON, November 18, 1880.
38. v. MARY PIERSON, b. October 18, 1856; d. January 23, 1894.
vi. PAUL PIERSON, b. October 02, 1858; d. November 14, 1858.
39. vii. ELLEN MARGARET PIERSON, b. October 14, 1860; d. March 23, 1929.
40. viii. ELVIRA MAY PIERSON, b. April 03, 1865; d. July 04, 1917.
41. ix. SARAH FRANCIS PIERSON, b. February 20, 1867; d. June 22, 1908.
42. x. CORINDA ETHYL PIERSON, b. July 12, 1866, Bomont, WV; d. March 23, 1943, Clay, WV.
43. xi. LINORA (LENA) LEOTA PIERSON, b. October 11, 1868; d. September 27, 1926.
19. CLARENDA4 PIERSON (MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born January 10, 1831, and died 1880. She married URIAH KING 1848, son of WILLIAM KING and SARAH PIERSON.
Children of CLARENDA PIERSON and URIAH KING are:
i. JOHN5 KING, b. 1853.
ii. ANTHONY KING, b. 1855.
iii. MARGARET A. KING, b. 1858.
iv. SARAH J. KING, b. 1861.
v. CLAYBURN KING, b. September 10, 1862; d. January 13, 1927.
vi. EVELINA B. KING, b. 1870.
vii. VIRGINIA KING, b. 1871.
20. EVELINE4 PIERSON (MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1823, and died 1870. She married HARRISON SUMMERS.
Children of EVELINE PIERSON and HARRISON SUMMERS are:
i. DAVID5 SUMMERS, b. 1841.
44. ii. PAUL SUMMERS, b. 1843; d. 1936.
iii. MARGARET G. SUMMERS, b. 1845.
iv. JOANNA D. SUMMERS, b. 1847; m. JOE BELCHER.
45. v. CLAYBURN (CLAIBORNE) SUMMERS, b. 1850.
vi. HARRISON SUMMERS, b. 1852; m. NANCY HALL.
46. vii. ELIZABETH (HULL) SUMMERS, b. 1854; d. 1907.
viii. ANNE SUMMERS, m. JAMES HICKS.
ix. AIA SUMMERS.
21. URIAH4 KING (SARAH (SALLY)3 PIERSON, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1825, and died 1880. He married CLARENDA PIERSON 1848, daughter of MARGARET PIERSON.
Children of URIAH KING and CLARENDA PIERSON are:
i. JOHN5 KING, b. 1853.
ii. ANTHONY KING, b. 1855.
iii. MARGARET A. KING, b. 1858.
iv. SARAH J. KING, b. 1861.
v. CLAYBURN KING, b. September 10, 1862; d. January 13, 1927.
vi. EVELINA B. KING, b. 1870.
vii. VIRGINIA KING, b. 1871.
22. CHARLOTTE4 KING (SARAH (SALLY)3 PIERSON, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1827, and died August 21, 1899. She married CLAYBURN PIERSON June 29, 1848, son of MARGARET PIERSON.
Children of CHARLOTTE KING and CLAYBURN PIERSON are:
36. i. FRANKLIN5 PIERSON, b. March 30, 1849; d. November 23, 1929, Elk View, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
ii. WILLIAM H. PIERSON, b. January 20, 1851; d. August 26, 1900; m. EMMA C. NEIL, November 27, 1879.
37. iii. VIRGINIA L. PIERSON, b. March 04, 1853; d. April 12, 1943.
iv. BENTON J. PIERSON, b. November 18, 1854; d. May 15, 1918; m. MALISA ALICE WILSON, November 18, 1880.
38. v. MARY PIERSON, b. October 18, 1856; d. January 23, 1894.
vi. PAUL PIERSON, b. October 02, 1858; d. November 14, 1858.
39. vii. ELLEN MARGARET PIERSON, b. October 14, 1860; d. March 23, 1929.
40. viii. ELVIRA MAY PIERSON, b. April 03, 1865; d. July 04, 1917.
41. ix. SARAH FRANCIS PIERSON, b. February 20, 1867; d. June 22, 1908.
42. x. CORINDA ETHYL PIERSON, b. July 12, 1866, Bomont, WV; d. March 23, 1943, Clay, WV.
43. xi. LINORA (LENA) LEOTA PIERSON, b. October 11, 1868; d. September 27, 1926.
23. SARAH4 KING (SARAH (SALLY)3 PIERSON, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1842 in Kanawha County, West Virginia, and died February 1873 in Pleasant Retreat, Clay County, Virginia. She married (1) ANDREW MITCHELL ELSWICK. She married (2) ANDREW MITCHELL ELSWICK.
Child of SARAH KING and ANDREW ELSWICK is:
47. i. ANDREW MITCHELL5 ELSWICK, b. December 25, 1862, Porter, Clay County, West Virginia; d. February 20, 1940, Harrison, Clay County, West Virginia.
24. JOHN SUMMERS4 PIERSON (JOSEPH L. JR.3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born May 03, 1834, and died May 07, 1909. He married SARAH C. REECE August 09, 1855.
Children of JOHN PIERSON and SARAH REECE are:
i. CAROLINE5 PIERSON.
ii. JOSEPH B. PIERSON.
iii. MARGARET A. PIERSON.
iv. ELIZABETH PIERSON.
v. EDITH C. PIERSON.
vi. NANCY E. PIERSON.
vii. LYDIA PIERSON.
viii. GEORGE W. PIERSON.
ix. SAMUEL PIERSON.
x. JOHN PIERSON.
25. HARRISON HENRY4 PIERSON (JOSEPH L. JR.3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born September 12, 1837 in Nicholas County, Virginia, and died May 13, 1919. He married MARY E SCHOONOVER August 24, 1868 in Clay County, West Virginia.
Children of HARRISON PIERSON and MARY SCHOONOVER are:
48. i. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS5 PIERSON.
ii. THOMAS HENRY PIERSON, b. July 20, 1868, West Virginia; d. July 08, 1904; m. MADONA JANE BUCKLIN, June 27, 1900, Clay County, West Virginia.
iii. JOSEPH L PIERSON, b. March 07, 1871; d. December 12, 1926; m. LILA GOAD.
iv. WILLIAM P PIERSON, b. December 10, 1872; m. ALICE GOAD.
v. SAMUEL FRANKLIN PIERSON, b. April 02, 1875.
vi. MARY ESTIL S. PIERSON, b. May 16, 1884; d. May 25, 1884.
vii. MARGARET ESTER ELAVIOR PIERSON, b. January 28, 1891, West Virginia; d. June 23, 1947; m. HARRY ORSEN DRODDY, January 20, 1909.
viii. CAROLINE JANE PIERSON, b. May 23, 1892, Clay County, West Virginia; m. LEVI RICHARDSON, September 07, 1904.
26. DAVID MCKEE4 PIERSON (JOSEPH L. JR.3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born June 27, 1842 in Nicholas County, West Virginia, and died May 25, 1911 in Valley Fork, West Virginia. He married MARTHA JANE FUGATE July 10, 1862 in Clay County, West Virginia, daughter of JAMES FUGATE and JOHANNA NEIL.
Children of DAVID PIERSON and MARTHA FUGATE are:
49. i. ELIZABETH AMANDA5 PIERSON, b. May 27, 1863; d. January 22, 1944.
50. ii. WILLIAM SAMUEL PIERSON, b. March 13, 1865, Clay County, West Virginia; d. August 29, 1949, Clay County, West Virginia.
iii. JOSEPH WATSON PIERSON, b. January 14, 1867; d. January 02, 1872.
iv. NANCY ANN PIERSON, b. June 01, 1869; d. October 20, 1906.
v. JAMES FUGATE PIERSON, b. December 05, 1871; d. March 16, 1884.
51. vi. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PIERSON, b. June 22, 1874, Yankee Dam, Clay County, West Virginia; d. December 18, 1960, Clay County, West Virginia.
vii. MANARA JOANNAH PIERSON, b. February 04, 1877; m. WADE APPLING.
viii. JACOB TYREE PIERSON, b. November 15, 1878; d. August 07, 1942; m. KATHERINE COLLINS.
ix. DAVID ROY PIERSON, b. April 20, 1881; m. EDITH DEKAR.
x. FONDA LIEUTETIA PIERSON, b. September 28, 1883; d. September 16, 1974; m. JAMES WILLIAM MAXWELL.
27. WILLIAM D.4 PIERSON (JOSEPH L. JR.3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born April 15, 1845 in Nicholas County, West Virginia, and died 1880. He married NANCY HALL November 09, 1865 in Clay County, West Virginia, daughter of JOHN HALL and SYBAL TANNER.
Children of WILLIAM PIERSON and NANCY HALL are:
i. DAVID5 PIERSON, m. GOAD.
ii. ED G. PIERSON.
iii. SAMANTHA PIERSON.
iv. WEBSTER PIERSON, m. CHAPMAN.
v. ALICE PIERSON, m. PHIL HART.
vi. MINNIE PIERSON.
vii. RUSSELL PIERSON.
viii. ANN PIERSON, m. JACK GRASS.
28. ELIZABETH MARGARET4 PIERSON (JOSEPH L. JR.3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born August 18, 1848 in Nicholas County, Virginia, and died March 19, 1937 in Clay County, West Virginia. She married WILLIAM H. SCHOONOVER September 06, 1866 in Clay County, West Virginia.
Children of ELIZABETH PIERSON and WILLIAM SCHOONOVER are:
i. LUM5 SCHOONOVER.
ii. JOHN SCHOONOVER.
iii. HENRY HARRISON SCHOONOVER, b. October 04, 1866; d. October 19, 1949.
Generation No. 5
29. WILLIAM ROSE5 PIERSON (HENRY (JONATHAN)4, JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born December 02, 1843 in Braxton County, Virginia, and died February 28, 1925. He married BARBARA DICKEY February 05, 1861.
Children of WILLIAM PIERSON and BARBARA DICKEY are:
52. i. SARAH JANE6 PIERSON, b. November 29, 1861; d. December 15, 1908.
ii. RICHARD HENRY PIERSON, b. January 16, 1866; d. June 10, 1948; m. FLORA (DEBORAH) GIVEN.
53. iii. MARTHA ALLIE PIERSON, b. June 15, 1868, Braxton County, West Virginia; d. July 29, 1949, Middle Run, Braxton County, West Virginia.
iv. LILLIE EFFA PIERSON, b. May 05, 1871; d. December 26, 1945; m. WILLIAM BURTON GIVEN, March 28, 1895.
v. EMERY HAMPTON PIERSON, b. June 16, 1873; d. 1957; m. KITTY B. COWGER.
vi. ELIZABETH ANN PIERSON, b. February 23, 1876; m. PAT LONG, 1924.
vii. WILLIAM LEONARD PIERSON, b. December 30, 1878; d. March 09, 1879.
viii. SAMANTHA TUNIE PIERSON, b. October 06, 1881; d. May 27, 1955; m. JAMES A. GIVEN, September 20, 1905.
ix. GROVER CLEVELAND PIERSON, b. October 07, 1884; d. 1968; m. OSCEOLA B. GIVEN.
x. BESSIE GAY PIERSON, b. January 05, 1889; m. NICK F. GIVEN, 1924.
30. JASPER5 PIERSON (HENRY (JONATHAN)4, JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1845 in Braxton County, Virginia, and died 1924. He married LUCINDA.
Children of JASPER PIERSON and LUCINDA are:
i. REBECCA6 PIERSON, b. 1867.
ii. WILLIAM PIERSON, b. 1868.
iii. RHENA PIERSON, b. 1871.
iv. IDA MAY PIERSON, b. 1873.
v. JOSEPH E. PIERSON, b. 1875.
vi. ROSA PIERSON, b. 1878.
31. JONATHAN5 PIERSON (HENRY (JONATHAN)4, JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born January 27, 1848 in Braxton County, Virginia, and died 1880. He married PHOEBE (FELISSA) E TINNEY.
Children of JONATHAN PIERSON and PHOEBE TINNEY are:
i. FRENCH6 PIERSON.
ii. MATTIE PIERSON.
iii. BESSIE PIERSON.
iv. HENRY B. PIERSON, b. 1872.
v. IDA JANE PIERSON, b. 1874.
32. MORGAN D.5 PIERSON (HENRY (JONATHAN)4, JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born November 17, 1849 in Braxton County, Virginia, and died 1880. He married MARIETTA COWAGER.
Children of MORGAN PIERSON and MARIETTA COWAGER are:
i. HENRY P.6 PIERSON, b. 1873.
ii. PIERSON, b. 1877.
iii. NANNIE J. PIERSON, b. 1880.
33. HANSON5 PIERSON (GEORGE WASHINGTON4, JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born April 28, 1853, and died July 23, 1924. He married MARY ISABEL DODRILL December 28, 1876 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
Children of HANSON PIERSON and MARY DODRILL are:
i. GEORGE W.6 PIERSON, b. 1878.
ii. REBECCA PIERSON, b. 1882.
iii. WILLIAM C. PIERSON, b. 1888.
34. HARRISON5 PIERSON (GEORGE WASHINGTON4, JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born April 27, 1857, and died October 30, 1904. He married THEODOSIA I. WILSON.
Children of HARRISON PIERSON and THEODOSIA WILSON are:
i. MARIAH J.6 PIERSON, b. 1880.
ii. MARY E. PIERSON, b. 1884.
iii. PETER O. PIERSON, b. 1886.
iv. PIERSON, b. 1888.
v. PIERSON, b. 1890.
vi. ELIZABETH M. PIERSON, b. 1892.
35. HOMER HENDERSON5 PIERSON (GEORGE WASHINGTON4, JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born January 05, 1860 in Braxton County, Virginia, and died June 17, 1945 in Middle Run, Braxton County, West Virginia. He married MARTHA ALLIE PIERSON November 24, 1887, daughter of WILLIAM PIERSON and BARBARA DICKEY.
Children of HOMER PIERSON and MARTHA PIERSON are:
i. HENRY VAN6 PIERSON, b. October 31, 1888; m. (1) JESSIE B. ROSS, May 10, 1910; m. (2) MABEL BARLOW, 1965.
ii. WILLIAM RAYMOND PIERSON, b. November 17, 1890; d. July 31, 1963; m. JESSIE MCCOMB.
iii. EVA TABITHA PIERSON, b. November 23, 1892; d. November 07, 1955; m. J. NEWTON REIP, April 10, 1918.
iv. GEORGE HERMAN PIERSON, b. October 01, 1896; d. May 13, 1961; m. ERIE BELLE GIBSON, July 04, 1920.
54. v. ROY HENDERSON PIERSON, b. January 30, 1900.
vi. OVY ORAL PIERSON, b. February 12, 1903; m. SELMA DUNN, October 18, 1930.
vii. EARL HAMPTON PIERSON, b. January 26, 1906; d. April 07, 1959; m. LAKIE GIVEN, September 16, 1928.
viii. BARBARA RUTH PIERSON, b. November 05, 1910; m. LEE BARRETT JOHNSON, October 26, 1934.
36. FRANKLIN5 PIERSON (CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born March 30, 1849, and died November 23, 1929 in Elk View, Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married (1) MARY AMERICA A. MASTIN November 17, 1870 in Clay County, West Virginia. He married (2) SAMANTHA HALL October 1874, daughter of JOHN HALL and SYBAL TANNER.
Child of FRANKLIN PIERSON and MARY MASTIN is:
i. VIOLA JANE6 PIERSON, b. January 14, 1872; d. September 1943; m. SHERMAN MCCANN.
Children of FRANKLIN PIERSON and SAMANTHA HALL are:
55. ii. SPENCER RYAN6 PIERSON, b. September 20, 1875; d. January 26, 1970, South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
56. iii. BURTON EDWARD PIERSON, b. March 13, 1879, Bomont, West Virginia; d. January 1964, Charleston, West Virginia.
iv. LILLIAN ELMA PIERSON, b. January 31, 1882; d. September 10, 1963.
57. v. COMMODORE HENSLEY PIERSON, b. January 18, 1884; d. April 24, 1966, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
vi. JAMES GARFIELD PIERSON, b. January 12, 1887; d. July 05, 1956; m. VIRGINIA LEE RILEY.
58. vii. FRANK WOODMAN PIERSON, b. September 11, 1889; d. June 10, 1947.
37. VIRGINIA L.5 PIERSON (CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born March 04, 1853, and died April 12, 1943. She married ADAM D. COGAR June 12, 1884.
Children of VIRGINIA PIERSON and ADAM COGAR are:
i. BERNARD6 COGAR, m. JESSIE DAY.
ii. EMERY COGAR, m. DELIA MASTERSON.
59. iii. BLANCH COGAR.
38. MARY5 PIERSON (CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born October 18, 1856, and died January 23, 1894. She married JOSHUA MATHEWS WOODS.
Children of MARY PIERSON and JOSHUA WOODS are:
60. i. JENNIE6 WOODS.
ii. MOLLIE WOODS.
iii. RONNIE WOODS.
39. ELLEN MARGARET5 PIERSON (CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born October 14, 1860, and died March 23, 1929. She married ROMULUS COGAR.
Children of ELLEN PIERSON and ROMULUS COGAR are:
61. i. FRED6 COGAR.
62. ii. ROSA COGAR.
63. iii. FRANK COGAR.
64. iv. MYRTEL COGAR.
65. v. MAE COGAR.
66. vi. FRENCH COGAR.
vii. CHESSIE COGAR, m. EVERETT SAMPLES.
40. ELVIRA MAY5 PIERSON (CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born April 03, 1865, and died July 04, 1917. She married PAYTON MAYNORD March 22, 1894.
Child of ELVIRA PIERSON and PAYTON MAYNORD is:
i. UNKNOWN INFANT6 MAYNORD.
41. SARAH FRANCIS5 PIERSON (CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born February 20, 1867, and died June 22, 1908. She married A. FRANK PERRINE.
Children of SARAH PIERSON and A. PERRINE are:
i. ETHYL6 PERRINE.
ii. RAGIE PERRINE.
iii. LEE PERRINE.
iv. BYRNE PERRINE.
v. GAY PERRINE.
vi. RUBY PERRINE.
vii. VIRGIL PERRINE.
42. CORINDA ETHYL5 PIERSON (CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born July 12, 1866 in Bomont, WV, and died March 23, 1943 in Clay, WV. She married WILLIAM R. REED April 05, 1884.
Children of CORINDA PIERSON and WILLIAM REED are:
i. DELLA6 REED.
ii. ETTA REED, b. 1889.
67. iii. THOMAS BRACKETT REED SR., b. November 1898, Clay, WV.
iv. JOHN LEONARD REED, b. 1901.
v. SUSIE REED, b. 1903; m. WILBUR GULF.
vi. MARY DOLORES REED.
vii. HATTIE D. REED, b. 1886.
43. LINORA (LENA) LEOTA5 PIERSON (CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born October 11, 1868, and died September 27, 1926. She married ESTIE C. ARNOTT July 06, 1893.
Children of LINORA PIERSON and ESTIE ARNOTT are:
i. BESSIE6 ARNOTT, b. April 09, 1894; d. 1950; m. FRANK CAUSMAN.
ii. FRANK LEE ARNOTT, b. June 04, 1904; d. July 26, 1967; m. LUCY.
68. iii. RUTH ARNOTT, b. March 11, 1909; d. August 01, 1983, Elyria, Ohio.
44. PAUL5 SUMMERS (EVELINE4 PIERSON, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1843, and died 1936. He married NAOMI FITZWATER.
Children of PAUL SUMMERS and NAOMI FITZWATER are:
i. PAT6 SUMMERS.
ii. JACK SUMMERS.
iii. ALEXANDER SUMMERS.
iv. CAROLINE SUMMERS.
v. BEN SUMMERS.
vi. FRED SUMMERS.
vii. LUTHER SUMMERS.
viii. CATHERINE SUMMERS.
ix. LETCHER SUMMERS.
x. BILL SUMMERS.
xi. PHILLIP SUMMERS.
45. CLAYBURN (CLAIBORNE)5 SUMMERS (EVELINE4 PIERSON, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1850.
Child of CLAYBURN (CLAIBORNE) SUMMERS is:
69. i. JASPER6 SUMMERS.
46. ELIZABETH (HULL)5 SUMMERS (EVELINE4 PIERSON, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1854, and died 1907. She married GEORGE WASHINGTON GROSS.
Children of ELIZABETH SUMMERS and GEORGE GROSS are:
i. ANNA6 GROSS, m. WILLAM JONES.
ii. LYDIA GROSS, m. JOSEPH BECKUS.
70. iii. CORDELIA GROSS, b. 1884, Lockwood, West Virginia; d. February 23, 1949, Elkview, West Virginia.
iv. MARTHA GROSS, m. ARNOLD BROWN.
v. JEANETTE GROSS, m. FRANK ASHLEY.
vi. MARY GROSS, m. MILROY PIERSON.
vii. BERTHA GROSS, m. (1) HARRY MATHENY; m. (2) HOWARD GROVES.
viii. WILLIAM MCKINLEY GROSS, m. MINNIE CHAPMAN.
ix. MILROY GROSS, m. SARAH MYERS.
x. GEORGE GROSS.
47. ANDREW MITCHELL5 ELSWICK (SARAH4 KING, SARAH (SALLY)3 PIERSON, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born December 25, 1862 in Porter, Clay County, West Virginia, and died February 20, 1940 in Harrison, Clay County, West Virginia. He married MARY LOUISA BUTLER March 12, 1887.
Child of ANDREW ELSWICK and MARY BUTLER is:
71. i. JACKSON HERBERT6 ELSWICK, b. September 17, 1893, Strange Creek, Braxton County, West Virginia; d. June 04, 1970, Oak Hill, Fayette County, West Virginia.
48. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS5 PIERSON (HARRISON HENRY4, JOSEPH L. JR.3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1). He married LEONA MAE WALKER, daughter of JOHN WALKER and MINERVA WHITE.
Child of CHRISTOPHER PIERSON and LEONA WALKER is:
72. i. BERNIECE ARDITH6 PIERSON.
49. ELIZABETH AMANDA5 PIERSON (DAVID MCKEE4, JOSEPH L. JR.3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born May 27, 1863, and died January 22, 1944. She married ANDREW JACKSON CRUIKSHANK.
Children of ELIZABETH PIERSON and ANDREW CRUIKSHANK are:
i. ANDREW JACKSON6 CRUIKSHANK.
ii. HOMER OSCAR CRUIKSHANK.
iii. RETTA CRUIKSHANK.
iv. ETTA CRUIKSHANK.
50. WILLIAM SAMUEL5 PIERSON (DAVID MCKEE4, JOSEPH L. JR.3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born March 13, 1865 in Clay County, West Virginia, and died August 29, 1949 in Clay County, West Virginia. He married SARAH ELIZABETH HOPKINS December 31, 1891 in Clay County, West Virginia, daughter of JAMES HOPKINS.
Children of WILLIAM PIERSON and SARAH HOPKINS are:
i. BERTHA BLANCHE6 PIERSON, d. 1975; m. JAMES ELLIOT REED.
ii. BEULAH JANE PIERSON.
iii. WILLIAM SAMUEL DAVID PIERSON, m. JULIANA MULLINS.
iv. ETHYL ANN PIERSON, m. MURRAY SMITH.
v. LUELLA (LOU) PEARL PIERSON, m. DALLAS.
vi. FLORENCE ELIZABETH PIERSON.
vii. JACOB RAY PIERSON.
51. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN5 PIERSON (DAVID MCKEE4, JOSEPH L. JR.3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born June 22, 1874 in Yankee Dam, Clay County, West Virginia, and died December 18, 1960 in Clay County, West Virginia. He married LYDIA CAROLINE RHODES January 05, 1896 in Clay County, West Virginia.
Children of BENJAMIN PIERSON and LYDIA RHODES are:
i. (BOY INFANT)6 PIERSON, b. December 11, 1898; d. December 17, 1898.
ii. ROBERT CLARENCE PIERSON, b. December 24, 1899; m. VIRGIE MOORE.
iii. JACOB RAY PIERSON, b. November 12, 1901; d. November 08, 1923.
iv. BENJAMIN OKEY PIERSON, b. October 14, 1903; m. HELEN LANHAM.
v. HENRY HOMER PIERSON, b. August 12, 1905; d. November 04, 1906.
vi. BERTHA GLADYS PIERSON, b. August 05, 1908; m. (1) THOMAS LEE GLADWELL; m. (2) SUMMERS CHILDRESS.
vii. ADA GERTRUDE PIERSON, b. April 10, 1909; m. MASON RILEY.
73. viii. SARA LUCILLE PIERSON, b. April 18, 1911, Clay County, West Virginia.
ix. DAVID PAUL PIERSON, b. February 09, 1913; d. August 28, 1973; m. MALINDA MAHONE.
x. THELMA JANE PIERSON, b. September 17, 1915; m. LAWRENCE HILL.
xi. ANNA ROSEBUD PIERSON, b. March 09, 1917; m. EARL S. WALKER.
xii. WILLIAM CLYDE PIERSON, b. October 11, 1918; m. MARDINE SHORT.
xiii. NINA IRENE PIERSON, b. April 19, 1920; d. October 03, 1932.
xiv. VIRGINIA LEE PIERSON, b. April 04, 1922.
Generation No. 6
52. SARAH JANE6 PIERSON (WILLIAM ROSE5, HENRY (JONATHAN)4, JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born November 29, 1861, and died December 15, 1908. She married ROBERT DANIEL MATHENY July 20, 1882.
Children of SARAH PIERSON and ROBERT MATHENY are:
i. LAURA LEANNE7 MATHENY, b. 1883.
74. ii. LILLIE ANNIE MATHENY, b. 1885.
53. MARTHA ALLIE6 PIERSON (WILLIAM ROSE5, HENRY (JONATHAN)4, JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born June 15, 1868 in Braxton County, West Virginia, and died July 29, 1949 in Middle Run, Braxton County, West Virginia. She married HOMER HENDERSON PIERSON November 24, 1887, son of GEORGE PIERSON and MARY HAMRICK.
Children of MARTHA PIERSON and HOMER PIERSON are:
i. HENRY VAN7 PIERSON, b. October 31, 1888; m. (1) JESSIE B. ROSS, May 10, 1910; m. (2) MABEL BARLOW, 1965.
ii. WILLIAM RAYMOND PIERSON, b. November 17, 1890; d. July 31, 1963; m. JESSIE MCCOMB.
iii. EVA TABITHA PIERSON, b. November 23, 1892; d. November 07, 1955; m. J. NEWTON REIP, April 10, 1918.
iv. GEORGE HERMAN PIERSON, b. October 01, 1896; d. May 13, 1961; m. ERIE BELLE GIBSON, July 04, 1920.
v. ROY HENDERSON PIERSON, b. January 30, 1900; m. NANCY "VIRGINIA GAY" HARRIS, September 01, 1926.
vi. OVY ORAL PIERSON, b. February 12, 1903; m. SELMA DUNN, October 18, 1930.
vii. EARL HAMPTON PIERSON, b. January 26, 1906; d. April 07, 1959; m. LAKIE GIVEN, September 16, 1928.
viii. BARBARA RUTH PIERSON, b. November 05, 1910; m. LEE BARRETT JOHNSON, October 26, 1934.
54. ROY HENDERSON6 PIERSON (HOMER HENDERSON5, GEORGE WASHINGTON4, JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born January 30, 1900. He married NANCY "VIRGINIA GAY" HARRIS September 01, 1926.
Children of ROY PIERSON and NANCY HARRIS are:
75. i. WILLIAM ROY7 PIERSON, b. October 21, 1930, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
ii. PATRICIA JOYCE PIERSON, b. December 02, 1932; m. DONALD HERMAN PETERSON, August 12, 1967.
55. SPENCER RYAN6 PIERSON (FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born September 20, 1875, and died January 26, 1970 in South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married ANNA HUDSON September 12, 1912.
Children of SPENCER PIERSON and ANNA HUDSON are:
i. MARY ELOISE7 PIERSON, b. September 10, 1914, Huntington, West Virginia.
ii. ELIZABETH PIERSON, b. 1919; d. 1919.
56. BURTON EDWARD6 PIERSON (FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born March 13, 1879 in Bomont, West Virginia, and died January 1964 in Charleston, West Virginia. He married CORDELIA GROSS March 1904 in Frametown, West Virginia, daughter of GEORGE GROSS and ELIZABETH SUMMERS.
Children of BURTON PIERSON and CORDELIA GROSS are:
76. i. HUBERT E.7 PIERSON, b. November 14, 1904, Elkhurst, West Virginia; d. November 15, 1964, Charleston, West Virginia.
ii. GERTRUDE PIERSON, b. February 15, 1907, Charleston, West Virginia; d. 1998; m. M. F. SMITH, 1938.
iii. ZELLA MAE PIERSON, b. January 18, 1909, Elkview, West Virginia; d. August 12, 1990, St. Albans, West Virginia; m. GLENN D. RYMER, December 25, 1949, Mannington, West Virginia.
77. iv. HELEN FRANCES PIERSON, b. October 20, 1913, Elkview, West Virginia; d. January 17, 1980, St. Albans, West Virginia.
v. JOHN FRANKLIN PIERSON, b. July 22, 1925, Elkview, West Virginia; m. BETTY L. PARTLOW, August 26, 1949, Charleston, West Virginia.
78. vi. BURTON EDWARD PIERSON JR., b. August 20, 1916, Elkview, West Virginia.
57. COMMODORE HENSLEY6 PIERSON (FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born January 18, 1884, and died April 24, 1966 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. He married MARY BERTHA STOFFEL January 01, 1915.
Children of COMMODORE PIERSON and MARY STOFFEL are:
79. i. RICHARD EARL7 PIERSON, b. January 07, 1918, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
80. ii. ELOGENE PIERSON, b. February 01, 1921, Elk View, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
81. iii. ELIZABETH ANN PIERSON, b. February 23, 1924, Elk View, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
82. iv. GEORGIA LOIS PIERSON, b. February 22, 1927, Elk View, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
83. v. WILLIAM STOFFEL PIERSON, b. May 16, 1929, Elk View, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
58. FRANK WOODMAN6 PIERSON (FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born September 11, 1889, and died June 10, 1947. He married JESSIE WRAY.
Child of FRANK PIERSON and JESSIE WRAY is:
i. FRANK WOODMAN7 PIERSON.
59. BLANCH6 COGAR (VIRGINIA L.5 PIERSON, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1). She married DANA H. BANKS.
Child of BLANCH COGAR and DANA BANKS is:
i. OPAL7 BANKS.
60. JENNIE6 WOODS (MARY5 PIERSON, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1). She married JOHN COLLISON.
Child of JENNIE WOODS and JOHN COLLISON is:
i. SAMANTHA7 COLLISON.
61. FRED6 COGAR (ELLEN MARGARET5 PIERSON, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1). He married MINNIE ARTHURS.
Children of FRED COGAR and MINNIE ARTHURS are:
i. DENVER CECIL7 COGAR, m. VON YOUNG.
ii. EDNA COGAR.
iii. DANA COGAR.
iv. FRED CLAYBORN COGAR.
v. JAMES COGAR.
vi. DENNIS COGAR.
vii. RUBY COGAR.
viii. VIRGINIA COGAR.
ix. BETTY COGAR.
x. GARNET COGAR.
xi. BONIVERE COGAR.
xii. LEONARD COGAR, b. 1936; m. LEONA MOORE.
62. ROSA6 COGAR (ELLEN MARGARET5 PIERSON, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1). She married ALFRED ARTHURS.
Children of ROSA COGAR and ALFRED ARTHURS are:
i. GEORGE7 ARTHURS.
ii. LEONARD ARTHURS.
iii. VERNELL ARTHURS.
iv. RUBERT ARTHURS.
v. CHESTER ARTHURS.
vi. HAROLD ARTHURS.
63. FRANK6 COGAR (ELLEN MARGARET5 PIERSON, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1). He married ALICE SAMPLES.
Children of FRANK COGAR and ALICE SAMPLES are:
i. MILDRED7 COGAR.
ii. VELMIA COGAR.
64. MYRTEL6 COGAR (ELLEN MARGARET5 PIERSON, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1). She married CLYDE JAMES.
Children of MYRTEL COGAR and CLYDE JAMES are:
i. GARLAND7 JAMES.
ii. JACK JAMES.
iii. DORIS JAMES.
iv. BOBBY JAMES.
65. MAE6 COGAR (ELLEN MARGARET5 PIERSON, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1). She married FRED LAMLY.
Child of MAE COGAR and FRED LAMLY is:
i. MARGARETT ELLEN7 LAMLY.
66. FRENCH6 COGAR (ELLEN MARGARET5 PIERSON, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1). He married GREAK LARSON.
Children of FRENCH COGAR and GREAK LARSON are:
i. CHARLES WILLIAM7 COGAR.
ii. HELEN COGAR.
67. THOMAS BRACKETT REED6 SR. (CORINDA ETHYL5 PIERSON, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born November 1898 in Clay, WV. He married MARY JANE SHELTON.
Child of THOMAS SR. and MARY SHELTON is:
84. i. THOMAS BRACKETT REED7 SR., b. March 15, 1925.
68. RUTH6 ARNOTT (LINORA (LENA) LEOTA5 PIERSON, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born March 11, 1909, and died August 01, 1983 in Elyria, Ohio. She married EARL BEDFORD January 09, 1944.
Child of RUTH ARNOTT and EARL BEDFORD is:
85. i. ELIZABETH (BETSEY) RUTH7 BEDFORD, b. March 16, 1945.
69. JASPER6 SUMMERS (CLAYBURN (CLAIBORNE)5, EVELINE4 PIERSON, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1).
Child of JASPER SUMMERS is:
i. C. GENE7 SUMMERS.
70. CORDELIA6 GROSS (ELIZABETH (HULL)5 SUMMERS, EVELINE4 PIERSON, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1884 in Lockwood, West Virginia, and died February 23, 1949 in Elkview, West Virginia. She married BURTON EDWARD PIERSON March 1904 in Frametown, West Virginia, son of FRANKLIN PIERSON and SAMANTHA HALL.
Children of CORDELIA GROSS and BURTON PIERSON are:
76. i. HUBERT E.7 PIERSON, b. November 14, 1904, Elkhurst, West Virginia; d. November 15, 1964, Charleston, West Virginia.
ii. GERTRUDE PIERSON, b. February 15, 1907, Charleston, West Virginia; d. 1998; m. M. F. SMITH, 1938.
iii. ZELLA MAE PIERSON, b. January 18, 1909, Elkview, West Virginia; d. August 12, 1990, St. Albans, West Virginia; m. GLENN D. RYMER, December 25, 1949, Mannington, West Virginia.
77. iv. HELEN FRANCES PIERSON, b. October 20, 1913, Elkview, West Virginia; d. January 17, 1980, St. Albans, West Virginia.
v. JOHN FRANKLIN PIERSON, b. July 22, 1925, Elkview, West Virginia; m. BETTY L. PARTLOW, August 26, 1949, Charleston, West Virginia.
78. vi. BURTON EDWARD PIERSON JR., b. August 20, 1916, Elkview, West Virginia.
71. JACKSON HERBERT6 ELSWICK (ANDREW MITCHELL5, SARAH4 KING, SARAH (SALLY)3 PIERSON, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born September 17, 1893 in Strange Creek, Braxton County, West Virginia, and died June 04, 1970 in Oak Hill, Fayette County, West Virginia. He married CLARA ETTA JOURNELL January 21, 1912.
Child of JACKSON ELSWICK and CLARA JOURNELL is:
86. i. THURMAN CHESTER7 ELSWICK, b. February 24, 1913, Villa Nova, Clay County, West Virginia.
72. BERNIECE ARDITH6 PIERSON (CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS5, HARRISON HENRY4, JOSEPH L. JR.3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1). She married WESLEY A. P. GRAYBILL.
Child of BERNIECE PIERSON and WESLEY GRAYBILL is:
i. ALICE MAE7 GRAYBILL, b. Cedar Bluffs, Iowa; m. LEONARD WELLS GRAYBILL.
73. SARA LUCILLE6 PIERSON (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN5, DAVID MCKEE4, JOSEPH L. JR.3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born April 18, 1911 in Clay County, West Virginia. She married JAMES EDWARD FLESHER November 28, 1930.
Child of SARA PIERSON and JAMES FLESHER is:
87. i. DELORES ANN7 FLESHER.
Generation No. 7
74. LILLIE ANNIE7 MATHENY (SARAH JANE6 PIERSON, WILLIAM ROSE5, HENRY (JONATHAN)4, JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1885. She married J. L. HAMRIC.
Child of LILLIE MATHENY and J. HAMRIC is:
i. SARAH MARIE8 HAMRIC, b. 1909; m. (1) E. D. GRAY; m. (2) THOMAS S. DICKENSEN.
75. WILLIAM ROY7 PIERSON (ROY HENDERSON6, HOMER HENDERSON5, GEORGE WASHINGTON4, JONATHAN3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born October 21, 1930 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married JULIET THOMPSON STRONG May 20, 1961.
Children of WILLIAM PIERSON and JULIET STRONG are:
i. ELIZABETH THOMPSON8 PIERSON, b. September 12, 1963.
ii. ANN HARRIS PIERSON, b. October 20, 1965.
76. HUBERT E.7 PIERSON (BURTON EDWARD6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born November 14, 1904 in Elkhurst, West Virginia, and died November 15, 1964 in Charleston, West Virginia. He married TILLIE CHANDLER May 17, 1923 in Charleston, West Virginia.
Children of HUBERT PIERSON and TILLIE CHANDLER are:
i. HUGH8 PIERSON.
ii. YVONNE PIERSON.
iii. MARY PIERSON.
77. HELEN FRANCES7 PIERSON (BURTON EDWARD6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born October 20, 1913 in Elkview, West Virginia, and died January 17, 1980 in St. Albans, West Virginia. She married VAN HARTLEY 1953 in Charleston, West Virginia.
Child of HELEN PIERSON and VAN HARTLEY is:
i. JANE8 HARTLEY.
78. BURTON EDWARD PIERSON7 JR. (BURTON EDWARD6 PIERSON, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born August 20, 1916 in Elkview, West Virginia. He married SENA MARGARET WESTON 1945 in Louisville, Ky..
Children of BURTON JR. and SENA WESTON are:
i. BURTON III8 PIERSON, b. November 23, 1951.
88. ii. WILLIAM PIERSON, b. March 03, 1956.
79. RICHARD EARL7 PIERSON (COMMODORE HENSLEY6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born January 07, 1918 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married (1) ELLENOR ELIZABETH WHITE June 23, 1941 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. He married (2) ANNA WADE TARKINGTON January 14, 1955 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, daughter of WADE TARKINGTON and J. BUSH.
Children of RICHARD PIERSON and ELLENOR WHITE are:
89. i. RICHARD JR. EARL8 PIERSON, b. August 01, 1943, Phillips, Texas.
ii. DONNA SUZANNE PIERSON, b. April 11, 1946, Wynnewood, Oklahoma; m. JOHN MICHAEL CARR, April 24, 1971, Durban, South Africa.
Child of RICHARD PIERSON and ANNA TARKINGTON is:
90. iii. BRIAN WADE8 PIERSON, b. March 01, 1956, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
80. ELOGENE7 PIERSON (COMMODORE HENSLEY6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born February 01, 1921 in Elk View, Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married (1) CLAIR ROBINSON. She married (2) EDGAR FRANK CONLEY.
Children of ELOGENE PIERSON and EDGAR CONLEY are:
91. i. CRAIG ALAN8 CONLEY, b. 1943.
ii. PAUL FRANK CONLY, b. 1944; m. MAURA ADLER.
92. iii. MARC CONLY, b. 1946.
81. ELIZABETH ANN7 PIERSON (COMMODORE HENSLEY6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born February 23, 1924 in Elk View, Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married GROVER WAINE HUFF.
Children of ELIZABETH PIERSON and GROVER HUFF are:
i. WAYNE8 HUFF.
ii. SANDRA HUFF.
iii. RONNIE HUFF.
iv. STEVE HUFF.
82. GEORGIA LOIS7 PIERSON (COMMODORE HENSLEY6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born February 22, 1927 in Elk View, Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married ARTHUR BURNETT.
Children of GEORGIA PIERSON and ARTHUR BURNETT are:
93. i. DANIEL8 BURNETT.
ii. LAURA BURNETT, m. MARTY POIRER.
83. WILLIAM STOFFEL7 PIERSON (COMMODORE HENSLEY6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born May 16, 1929 in Elk View, Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married ANN DUNLAP.
Children of WILLIAM PIERSON and ANN DUNLAP are:
94. i. KELLY8 PIERSON.
ii. BRADLEY PIERSON.
84. THOMAS BRACKETT REED7 SR. (THOMAS BRACKETT REED6, CORINDA ETHYL5 PIERSON, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born March 15, 1925. He married JUANITA JANE WALTERS.
Children of THOMAS SR. and JUANITA WALTERS are:
i. THOMAS BRACKETT8 REED III, b. November 27, 1948.
ii. KATHI ANN REED, b. January 02, 1951.
iii. CHRISTOPHER ROBERT REED, b. November 11, 1960.
85. ELIZABETH (BETSEY) RUTH7 BEDFORD (RUTH6 ARNOTT, LINORA (LENA) LEOTA5 PIERSON, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born March 16, 1945. She married GERHARD GRAU April 20, 1968.
Children of ELIZABETH BEDFORD and GERHARD GRAU are:
i. ERIK WILLIAM8 GRAU, b. July 24, 1973.
ii. REBECCA ELIZABETH GRAU, b. April 08, 1978.
86. THURMAN CHESTER7 ELSWICK (JACKSON HERBERT6, ANDREW MITCHELL5, SARAH4 KING, SARAH (SALLY)3 PIERSON, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born February 24, 1913 in Villa Nova, Clay County, West Virginia. He married HELEN IRENE JURCSAK August 01, 1942.
Child of THURMAN ELSWICK and HELEN JURCSAK is:
i. ALBERT THURMAN8 ELSWICK, b. September 06, 1943, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
87. DELORES ANN7 FLESHER (SARA LUCILLE6 PIERSON, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN5, DAVID MCKEE4, JOSEPH L. JR.3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1). She married MELTON E. LAWRENTZ.
Child of DELORES FLESHER and MELTON LAWRENTZ is:
i. JEFFREY PAUL8 LAWRENTZ, b. 1961.
Generation No. 8
88. WILLIAM8 PIERSON (BURTON EDWARD PIERSON7 JR., BURTON EDWARD6 PIERSON, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born March 03, 1956. He married BETTY.
Children of WILLIAM PIERSON and BETTY are:
i. TUCKER CARMANY9 PIERSON, b. 1982, Texas.
ii. ASHLEY MEGON PIERSON, b. 1984, Texas.
89. RICHARD JR. EARL8 PIERSON (RICHARD EARL7, COMMODORE HENSLEY6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born August 01, 1943 in Phillips, Texas. He married LYNN MARIE HEIN 1966.
Children of RICHARD PIERSON and LYNN HEIN are:
i. CHAMOIS LYNETTE9 PIERSON, b. December 24, 1970; m. MATTHEW ANDERSON.
ii. TIFFANY SAGE PIERSON, b. November 26, 1972, Scottsdale, Arizona.
90. BRIAN WADE8 PIERSON (RICHARD EARL7, COMMODORE HENSLEY6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born March 01, 1956 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. He married SHERYL JANNA POWELL June 02, 1979 in Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, daughter of ALBERT POWELL JR. and SHIRLEY CAHILL.
Children of BRIAN PIERSON and SHERYL POWELL are:
i. SHANA JANNA9 PIERSON, b. June 10, 1980, Norman, Oklahoma.
ii. BRANDON WADE PIERSON, b. October 08, 1982, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
iii. BRIAN DOUGLAS PIERSON, b. December 03, 1984, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
91. CRAIG ALAN8 CONLEY (ELOGENE7 PIERSON, COMMODORE HENSLEY6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1943. He married (1) UTE WAENGLER. He married (2) JUDITH BALDWIN.
Children of CRAIG CONLEY and UTE WAENGLER are:
95. i. MICHAEL SEAN9 CONLEY, b. 1966.
ii. DEBRA LYNNE CONLEY, b. 1969.
92. MARC8 CONLY (ELOGENE7 PIERSON, COMMODORE HENSLEY6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1946. He married (1) ALEXANDRA MARIE HOCH. He married (2) NANCY ROEDEL-MISCIA.
Children of MARC CONLY and ALEXANDRA HOCH are:
i. ZACHARY9 CONLY, b. 1974.
ii. NATHANIEL JOSEPH CONLY, b. 1976.
93. DANIEL8 BURNETT (GEORGIA LOIS7 PIERSON, COMMODORE HENSLEY6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1). He married PATTI 1984.
Children of DANIEL BURNETT and PATTI are:
i. BETHANY KAYLA9 BURNETT.
ii. HOPE RACHEL BURNETT.
94. KELLY8 PIERSON (WILLIAM STOFFEL7, COMMODORE HENSLEY6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1). She married MARK.
Child of KELLY PIERSON and MARK is:
i. JESSE ROSE9.
Generation No. 9
95. MICHAEL SEAN9 CONLEY (CRAIG ALAN8, ELOGENE7 PIERSON, COMMODORE HENSLEY6, FRANKLIN5, CLAYBURN4, MARGARET3, JOSEPH L2, JOHN1) was born 1966. He married ANGELA IRENE FISHER.
Children of MICHAEL CONLEY and ANGELA FISHER are:
i. BRIAN FISHER10 CONLEY, b. 1993.
ii. IAN MICHAEL CONLEY, b. 1996.
Clayburn Pierson's Boyhood Bible
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Bible published in 1829, owned by Clayburn Pierson when he was about 15 years old. The bible was owned by Clayburn's grandaughter, Mrs. Ruth Bedford, who gave it to Richard Pierson. |
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by William P. Gould |
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Every community, like every person, has its personal characteristics, and peculiarities. In order to properly understand these it is necessary to understand the early settlers who invariably leave their impressions and the indelible imprint of their character on the locality where they lived, worked, fought, and died, and left their posterity. |
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To acquire this familiarity we need to know the men who in boyhood and early life associated with these pioneers and as much as possile familiarize ourselves with conditions then existing. |
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This, it was the fortune of the writer to do in early life. Forty two long eventful years have come and gone, since he first met and formed the acquaintance of C. Pierson, who was then a venerable, gray haired, gray bearded old man. |
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C. Pierson was one of the first generation raised in central West Virginia. |
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It is doubtful if he knew from whence his father and mother came, or where the ancestral home of his grandparents was. If so, he failed to mention the matter, during an intimate acquaintance and association of several years. Probably his parents were raised in the mountains of Virginia, or perhaps they may have come from the colony of Boonesboro, inKentucky, and settled in the vicinity of Summersville, Nicholas County, attracted thither by a store or trading post established there at a very early date by Byrne, Duffy and Company. |
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In these days there were no rail roads or even county roads, to speak of, and travel was confined to horse back riding, and walking, and goods were transported by packhorses and mules. Trails through the primeval forest were made by the traveler, following the same routes, sometimes following the top of a range of hills, sometimes following the beds of streams. |
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During Pierson’s boyhood,stores were far apart. It was perhaps 100 miles from the Byrne, Duffy store at Summersville to the next nearest store, or trading post. |
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The stock of goods was not the supply of luxuries beneath which the shelves of the modern mercantile establishment groan, but consisted of a general assortment of the most essential articles of use in everyday life. |
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There were few eatables, some tools, little cloth and much ammunition. There were probably some ribbons and lace, and needles and pins, and skillets and ovens, and lids and teakettles and dishes or the fair sex. |
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Log houses were universal and fireplaces with chimneys built of rough stone served for cooking and for heat in winter, and on the hearth of these, with coals from the open fire, the cooking was done. |
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Powder and lead for the flint lock rifles of the men, formed one of the first essential articles of every stock of goods. Axes and mattocks, the broad ax, cross cut, and pit saws, froe and drawing knife were prominent among the hardware kept. |
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Rifle barrels were frequently ordered, through the store, to be made into a finished gun by the pioneer blacksmith. A rifle gun was sometimes traded for a 100 acre tract of wild land. |
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The writer once talked with a man by the name of Rogers, who showed him a tract of land about one mile from Clay Court House, which he had bought that way. |
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Some of the pioneers made (tanned) their own leather and made their own harness, saddles and shoes. Some made powder from saltpetre, and sulphur and charcoal. The saltpetre and sulphur being obtained from caves inthe mountain. Tables, chairs, bedsteads, cupboards, cradles and coffins were made by hand from split or hand lumber ("whip" or pit sawed) lumber; as were also spinning wheels, reels, and looms and with which the women made their own thread, yarn, and cloth, of wool, linen and cotton fibre. |
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Thus from necessity, there developed a wide range of mechanical genius among the early settlers. Probably the tea, coffee, nails and other goods for the early stores came from wholesale houses in Richmond or Norfolk by pack horses or wagon over the old road by way of Gauley Bridge, to the Byrne Duffy and Co. store at Summersville. |
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The country abounded in game,such as bear, deer, wolves, panthers, wild cats, with plenty of wild turkeys, pheasants, quails, raccoons, groundhogs, foxes, opossums, skunks, squirrels and rabbits; while there were at times a veritable swarm of wild pigeons, a bird now supposed to be extinct. |
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The pioneer did not always have bread, frequently using parched corn in its stead. When he had bread, it was commonly made of corn meal, sometimes made by rubbing an ear of corn on a grater, sometimes ground on a hand mill, made of two mill stones; and sometimes on a somewhat similar mill, run by horse or water power. |
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Most of the sugar and syrup was obtained by boiling down the water from the hard maple or sugar trees; and later sorghum was made from cane, crushed in wooden mills and boiled down in the same way. |
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Clayburn Pierson in his writings frequently refersto these conditions,and also to settlers who first located in different localities; such as David McColdin, first settler where Clay Court House now is, and Triplet who settled somewhere near the headwaters of big Buffalo Creek. |
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Pierson, like Abraham Lincoln, obtained his educatioin by his own personal efforts. During his boyhood it is doubtful if there was a post office in the territory now occupied by Nicholas, Webster and Clay Counties. A newspaper or magazine was occasionally brought into the locality, and loaned from one to another of the few who could read, until despite the grat care with which it was handled it was worn out, and a few "Farmers Almanacs" were brought on at the store at Summersille, and Charleston and sold at 35 cents each. A book was a rare possession and when some old wanderer straggled in to start a "select school" he was patronized by a few, and usually conducted a school for three to five months at a time, "so the boys and gals could learn to read, write and cipher," and each pupil brought such books as he or she could afford or borrow. These were frequently limited to a spelling book, a pocket dictionary, or a small pocket edition ofthe New Testament. |
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Under such conditions,there were many who laid great strength on such qualities as physical strength, marksmanship, being a good chopper, a good grubber, a good gun smith, a good millwright, or wheelwright, but not many spent much time or thought on mental or literary attainments. |
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One of the most popular and leading sports of the times was the shooting match, but Pierson, strange to say, acquired a thirst for reading and general information which grew on him with his age, and soon after he became of age he became a school teacher. |
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The neighborhood about Summersville advanced much more rapidly for a time than the rougher country along the Elk River valley and became more refined, and the "Elk Valley" was later known as the "Wilderness"; but up in Nicholas there was little money in circulation, and when salt works sprang up along the Kanawha River, the demand for barrels and boats started a lively demand for barrel staves, hoop poles, and boat building along its tributaries, the Elk, and Pierson, about whose sturdy shoulders the friendly cloak of approaching manhood, was wrapping its ample folds, along with many others of his kind came down where he could find renumeration for his efforts, in the coin of the realm. |
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But even the "tinkle of the guinea" failed to drown in him his thirst for knowledge, and he continued to read, and early began to secure, among his associates, the reputation of being a writer. |
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If I have ever known I fail to remember how he learned the art or science of surveying. But when ClayCounty was estaablished from parts of the surrounding counties, he was the man appointed to locate the boundary lines, a service which he performed satisfactorily to the new state. |
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Among the pioneers truth was not an attribute strikingly manifest and in their traditions imagination and fiction play a prominent part, and with many there was a story flavoring of superstition. |
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In "The Hole In The Ground," Pierson sought to amuse the reader,and when he spoke of the disappearance of the horse, he was simply relating an old tradition, but the finding of the hoof, in the imagination, 100 years afterwards, on his imaginary trip, was of course pure fiction and was written and published as such. |
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At the time, September 3, 1883, the writer established the Clay County Star, the first newspaper ever published at Clay Court House, he secured board at the hotel then conducted by C. Pierson, and made his home at his house for some years. |
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The U.S. Mail came from Gauley Bridge being carried on horseback, three times weekly, with a small building in Pierson’s yard serving as post office, and some two or three other routes radiating therefrom as the distrIbuting center, and C. Pierson was post master. |
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C. Pierson was also Clerk of the Circuit Court for the county. The Court House was a frame building, but the Clerk’s office was a log building on the front of the lot, and a rather insecure place for the keeping of valuable papers and records. When indictments were found by the grand jury against dangerous criminals, sometimes they were stolen by the criminals or their friends before the day of trial. |
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To prevent this the clerk used to bring these valuable documents away from the Clerk’s office, in his pockets, until they were ready to be presented again in court. |
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Pierson was honest, earnest, frank and a lasting friend. He never received any financial renumeratiion from his writing, and it is hard to understand how, driven by the perpetual necessity of working early and late, to support a large family, he found time for te amount of reading and writing he did. He justs loved to read and write, and perhaps the richest reward he receivedduring life was his welome to the exchanges, in the editorial taable. |
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His "Klondyke or Bust" of course was pure fiction but shows to what an extent he had gained a knowledge by reading of that land of the frar north. |
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Several of these stories, such as "A Hole In The Ground," "Clairavoyance," and "Bandits of the Elk River Valley," are partly composed of old traditions and histsorical facts, then followed with a lot of pure fiction written and published to amuse and entertain. |
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His remains have now been mouldering in the grave for twenty-three long years, but if spirits of the departed in the other world know what is going on here, the spirit of our venerable old friend will glow with pride and satisfaction to know that he is still remembered, and his writings are being reproduced and read on this mundane sphere. |
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Sincerely yours, |
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Wm. P. Gould |
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Note: This article by Mr. Gould was copied from "Hickory & Lady Slippers" - Volume XI. |
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SAGE PIERSON (Vail Colorado Shopping Guide) Sage is the owner and operator of the Lord Latigo Leather Shop in Vail, Colorado |
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ASHLEY GIBBS is a junior at Stratford High School in Houston, Texas. She is a top student in her class and plans to be a doctor of medicine.
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SHANNON GIBBS is a senior at Baylor University and will graduate in January with a degree in Business Administration. She will be working this summer in Dallas. |
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SHANA PIERSON is a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma studying Business Administration. She is Grand Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Girls of Oklahoma. |
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CHAMOIS PIERSON ANDERSEN Is a graduate of Colorado College and is married to Matthew Andersen, professor of mineral economics and mathmatics at Stanford University. Chamois and Matt love to go rock climbing on the vertical faces of mountain rocks. |
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DOUG PIERSON Is a sophomore at Guthrie, Oklahoma High School where he is a top student and a member of the football team. He usually plays on the defence. |
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BRANDON PIERSON Is a senior at Guthrie, Oklahoma High School, and a starter on the football team. Brandon is a hard worker and makes top grades in school. He hopes to go to Oklahoma University next year. |
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On the left above is the first house that I can remember in which my family lived. In the center is Grandfather Pierson's home where he lived with Aunt Lillian Pierson, his daughter, (my father's sister) and on the right is Uncle Burton's home, where cousin Burton Jr. lived with his sisters, Gertrude, Zela Mae, Helen and brother John Franklin. Uncle Burton was Dad's brother.
The houses are still in good condition in our town of Elkview, West Virginia and the pictures are all recent ones. Before this, when I was extremely young, we lived in two other houses in Elkview, which are still there. I know the houses and the locations but I can't remember living in them.
My Dad built our house, probably about 1923. Actually I imagine Uncle Burt did most of the work, since carpentry and building was his profession and Dad helped him and fmanced the project. I have no idea when Grandfather's home was built but I do know it was really old. It was originally called the old Darlington place and I don't know much about it. You will note that the front of Grandfather's house has been closed in. When we lived there the porch was open. Uncle Burt built his home also, I believe. He built it sometime earlier before we ever moved to our house but I don't remember when,
The main thing I remember was that we all really had fun! The houses were lined up on the banks of the Elk River and all had pretty lawns. We had picnics and family gatherings and it was a ball. I would go to Burt's house at times and at night he and I teamed up in pillow fights with his sisters. We always lost! None of us kids ever had bicycles but the roads weren't very good for bicycles anyway. However, I do remember that we always seemed to have two wheeled scooters that we zoomed around.
Grandfather must have really enjoyed having all his children and their families around.
Some of the visitors I remember were Uncle Spencer from Huntington with his wife Aunt Anna and cousin Mary Eloise. They were always delightful and were so good to my family. I always liked Mary Eloise because she was so pretty. Uncle Frank from Clendenin and his wife, Jessie came at times but not as much. Uncle Guy, (Garfield Pierson) lived in Charleston and he visited a lot. When I graduated from high school Uncle Guy got me my first job as an electrician's helper at Union Carbide in South Charleston and I have never forgotten. That job was a big event and a defining point in my life. I was ever grateful to him for that.
One time Uncle Spencer told me I could have his pool table if I would just get it out of his house. I thought that was great. However, the pool table was a massive old style slate table that must have weighed a ton and was on the third floor of his home in Huntington. I often wonder if that pool table isn't still on the third floor of that house.
Once in a while my Dad's cousin, Grant Hall and his wife Anna would visit us. I called Mrs. Hall Aunt Anna, although she really was not. Mr. Hall was Mayor of Charleston and was always fun. He resembled Uncle Spencer in lots of ways and my Dad always liked him. Aunt Lillian spent quite a bit of time with the Halls and on one visit she took me with her and Aunt Anna took us to see "my first basketball game." One of her sons was a good basketball player on the Charleston High School team.
Aunt Lillian was always good to all the children and tried (sometimes too hard) to enter into their education and upbringing. She became a real pain to my Mother because of her unwelcome advice and I felt that was one reason Mother always wanted to leave West Virginia and move to Colorado which we finally did in 1936.
The three houses remain vivid in my memory and it is wonderful that they are still standing in that same location along the banks of the beautiful river.
Richard Pierson 5/26/2000
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