Corrections To Articles in Pioneer Families of Anderson County prior to 1900 *************************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm Transcribed by Kathy Odom Submitted by Scott Fitzgerald - scottfitzgerald@tyler.net East Texas Genealogical Society, 1st Vice-President 16 March 2007 *************************************************************************** Originally published in The Tracings, Volume 4, No. 2, Fall 1985, Pages 45-52 by the Anderson County Genealogical Society, copyright assigned to the East Texas Genealogical Society. Corrections To Articles in Pioneer Families of Anderson County prior to 1900 The above-titled book was published by the Anderson County Genealogical Society in August 1984. Due to various reasons, there are a number of errors in the book. The following is a list of all corrections to date on articles in the book. This should be used as a supplement to the book itself. In the following, the name of the article is in all capitals, the name of the submitter is the following name, and the page number is the page in the book on which the article appears. The corrections appear in alphabetical order by name of the article. ** Typist note: Extreme care was taken in typing these corrections. These have been checked, double-checked and triple checked for accuracy. The following list gives these corrections exactly as they were submitted for this supplement. BARTHEL, GIDEON HENRY/Janie Lou Barthel, page 13. As is: Minnie was born 27 Sept. 1894. Correct: Minnie was born 28 Sept. 1893 CARROLL, STEPHEN/Dr. George Douglas Carroll, page 49. As is: 5. Mary Ann Bethany b. 11 Dec 1874. Correct: 5. Martha Ann Bethany b 11 Dec 1847. As is: James Caswell b. 11 July 1843; d 1 Feb. 1922, buried Crawford Cemetery, Anderson County. Married Julia A. C. Watson 12 March 1864. Correct: James Caswell b. 11 July 1843, d 1 Feb 1922, buried Crawford Cemetery, Anderson County. Married Julia A.C. Watson 12 March 1864 and married (2) Mary E. Shaver ca. 1884 in Anderson County, Texas. As is: In the 1830's Stephen's family relocated to Thomas County, GA on 20 Nov. 1837. Correct: In the 1830's Stephen's family relocated to Thomas County, GA. Stephen purchased a 490-acre tract southeast of Thomasville in Thomas County, GA on 20 Nov 1837. As is: 2. Mary F. b. 21 Oct 1841, d. 7 Nov. m. Robert E. Dixon. Correct: 2. Mary Frances b. 21 Oct 1841; d. 31 Oct 1921, m. Robert Eland Dixon. CARTER, WILLIAM DOLPHAS/Kay Wolf, page 50 As is: Dolph died Nov. 20 1899. Correct: Dolph died Nov. 20, 1897. ** There are corrections to 7 articles received late that are out of alphabetical order after the W's at the end of this list. CHAMBERS, JOHN HENRY/J. F. Neal, page 54. Deleted: His father was David Chambers, b. Rowan Co. NC and d. in Dallas Co. AL year 1840. His mother was Eliza Clements b. in VA and d. during the 1860's in Anderson County, TX with burial at Ft. Houston Cemetery. Deleted: Last two paragraphs, as follows--- The Heath and Delaney families lived in Anderson Co., also Uncle Billy Chambers. David and Robert took their families to Limestone Co. The Webbs and Simmons have not been located on later censuses, but all the children were alive when the will of John Henry Chambers was recorded in 1883. Proven Lineage of John Henry Chambers: David, Robert Henry (b. 1708 Northern Ireland). As is: Robert D.B. b. 1841 Correct: Robert C. B. CLEVELAND, WILLIAM J./Louise Spaith, page 56 As is: 2. Nancy Ann, b. 90 May 1838. Correct: 2. Nancy Ann, b. 09 May 1838 As is: 3. James M., b. 22 Feb. 1855 Correct: 3. James M., b. 22 Apr. 1855 COLWELL, JAMES CALVIN/Ruth Morris Canterbury, page 61 As is: 5. Ellis, b. 23 Dec. 1887, d. 3-6 May 1889. Correct: 5. Ellis, b. 23 Dec 1887, d. 3 May 1889 As Is: 6. Elmer, b. 23 Dec 1887, d. 306 May 1889 Correct: 6. Elmer, b. 23 Dec. 1887, d. 5 May 1889. COLWELL, THOMAS LEROY/Ruth Morris Canterbury, page 62 As is: their beloved "Aunt Eddie" leaving them Correct: Their beloved "Aunt Deddie" leaving them COLWELL, WILEY F./Ruth Morris Canterbury, page 63 As is: The exact death date is not known, but it was prior to the 1840 census. (Wiley F. Colwell's death) Correct: The exact death date is not known, but it was prior to the 1870 census. CONAWAY-CONNIWAY, JAMES SR./Carol Watts by permission of Evelyn C. Cousins, page 65 As is: "..possible remarriage of the survivor". Correct: He remarried in Freestone County TX, had a second family and died there. (see additional information sent in by Mrs. Cousins one month after the deadline for articles.) CROFT GEORGE WASHINGTON/Betty A. Baldinger, page 74 As is: The name of George's father is unknown, but he is buried in the Jacksonville Cemetery under…….. Correct: His father, George Washington Croft, Sr. is buried in the Jacksonville Cemetery under a sandstone marker which has since been removed. CROFT, GEORGE WASHINGTON continued: As is: He also had a sister, Arthula, who was married to a Mr. Bridgeman and had two sons……. Correct: He also had a sister, Euthula, who was first married to a Mr. Brigman and had two sons…… As is: 5. Frank, b. 1863 (It was rumored that Frank shot someone, went to an asylum, went out to West Texas, then disappeared.) Correct: 5. Knox Oliver (Frank), b. 1863 (Frank was an outstanding marksman, high-tempered when drunk, and died in San Antonio.) DOUTHIT, RILEY MARION/Janie Lou Barthel, page 98 As is: 1. Minnie Belle, b. 27 Sept. 1893 Correct: 1. Minner Belle, b. 28 Sept. 1893 ELKINS, WILLIAM M./Merle Elkins McNeese, page 108 As is: William M. Elkins Correct: William Elkins (no middle initial) FERGUSON WILLIAM "KING" DAVID/Kay Wolf, page 127 As is: 1. Hughlet Newton Ferguson, d. June 27, 1901 Correct: 1. Hughlet Newton Ferguson, d. Sept 6, 1891 FINCHER, PERNECIE "NECIE"/ Kay Wolf, page 129 As is: After Moses's death, Necie is thought to have married a Mr. Burl "Bud" Camp. Correct: After Moses's death, Necie married Josiah Washington Camp on Sept. 22, 1881. GREENWOOD, THOMAS BENTON/Mrs. Paul E. Rogers, page 155 As is: 2. Mattie Greenwood, b. May 4 1869 Palestine; d. Feb 6 1937 Correct: 2. Mattie Greenwood, b. May 4, 1869, Palestine, d. Feb. 6 1937 in Austin, Texas. As is: 3. Thomas Benton Greenwood II, d. Feb. 6, 1937 Correct: 3. Thomas Benton Greenwood II, d. Apr. 6, 1946 ---For further corrections and clarification on this article, contact Mrs. Rogers. HARRISON, DORA MAY CROFT/ Betty Baldinger, page 166 As is: William Lacy Harrison was born May 5, 1881 Correct: William Lacy Harrison was born May 8, 1881 As is: 3. John Edgar, b. 1920 Correct: 3. John Edgar, b. 1919 As is: Dora May Croft Harrison is 94 years old and lives at Park Place Nursing Home in Palestine. Correct: Dora May Croft Harrison died on November 28, 1983 and is buried beside her husband at Land of Memory Cemetery. HUDSON WILL TOM/Bonnie Woolverton, page 190 The following was deleted from the original article submitted: Will Tom Hudson died at Tennessee Colony on July 21, 1931 and is buried at Tennessee Colony Cemetery. His first wife, Lucie died in December 1898 and is buried beside him. Will Tom's second wife was Annie Galloway. She is also buried at Tennessee Colony Cemetery after her death in 1910. KEELING, JOHN THOROWGOOD/Mary M. Montgomery, page 203 See original article or contact Mrs. Montgomery,5417 30th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407 KEELING, NATHANIEL WILSON/Mary M. Montgomery, page 204 See original article or contact Mrs. Montgomery,5417 30th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407. KEELING, VIVIAN WILSON"WILL"/Mary M. Montgomery, page 205 As is: Guy William "Willie" Keeling Correct: Guy William Keeling See original article or contact Mrs. Montgomery, 5417 30th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407. KOLSTAD, PETER ANDREW/Janie Barthel-Freddie Hopgood, page 212 As is: 4. Peter Andrew "Drew" Kolstad, Jr., b. 1894, d. Oct.14, 1922. Correct: 4. Peter Andrew "Drew" Kolstad d. April 26, 1985. LIVELY, ALBERT TIPTON/Kay Wolf, page 219 As is: Miss Mattie died in 1933 and was buried in Providence Cemetery. Correct: Miss Mattie died in 1933 and was buried in Denson Springs Cemetery. McCLANAHAN, JOHN RICE/Lila Jean Souther-Louise Spaith, page 225 As is: 3. Lula Mae, b. 19 Feb. 1893; d. 6 Dec. 1964 Correct: 3. Lula Mae b. 19 Feb 1893; d. 6 Dec. 1979 MAINER, WILLIAM SWAIN/Kay Wolf, page 239 As is: 1. Eliza (Betty), d. after 1881 Correct: 1. Eliza (Betty), d. March 19, 1889 MORRIS, REUBIN JAMES LAFAYETTE,/Ruth Morris Cantebury, page 252 As is: 1. William Franklin, b. 18 Sept, 1875; m. Bula Colwell, d. 24 Nov. 1924. Correct: 1. William Franklin, b. 18 Sept. 1875, m. Bula Colwell, d. 24 Nov. 1944. MORRIS, WILLIAM FRANKLIN/Ruth Morris Cantebury, page 254 As is: Mattie was born 14 Feb. 1878 Correct: Bula was born 14 Feb. 1878 MULLINS, LEMUEL/Kay Wolf, page 261 As is: 3. Myra, b. ca. 1836, d. 1877 Correct: 3. Myra, b. May 30, 1837; died April 6, 1897 POWELL, WILLIAM ALLEN/Kay Wolf, page 294 As is: 8. Walter m. Janie L.__________ Correct: 8. Walter m. Janie L. Foster REDWINE, JOHN MARTIN/Louise Spaith, page 306 As is: 3. John Martin, Jr. ……… two sons; Wm. Leondis and John Martin III died as infants. Correct: John Martin III died as an infant. SADLER, CAPTAIN WILLIAM TURNER/Kay Wolf, page 328 As is: Nathaniel Melton Sadler Correct: Nathaniel Milton Sadler As is: Capt. Wm. Turner Sadler b. in Tenn. Correct: Capt. Wm. Turner Sadler b. in Lincoln Co. NC SHAVER FAMILY-SHAVER, JOSEPH/Dorothy Dow, page 337 Deleted from original article: Neeley Dean Shaver married in 1909 in Anderson County, TX to Clara Louise Gibson, daughter of Shelton Gibson and Rhoda McKenzie. Mr. Shaver was a farmer in the Norwood community. He died in 1929 when only 45 and is buried at Field's Chapel Cemetery. With the help of the older ones, Clara managed to keep her family of 9 children together. She lived to be 98, passing away on 23 March 1983 while residing in Ft. Worth. For more information, contact Mrs. Dow. SPAITH, ANTHONY (TONY) NELSON, JR./ Louise Spaith, page 348 As is: Anthony Nelson Spaith, Jr. Correct: Anthony Nelson Spaith, Sr. As is: Julius (1854-Dec. 1966) Correct: Julius (1854-Dec. 1866) As is: Ruby Spaith d. 20 Jan. 1958 Correct: Ruby Spaith d. 10 Jan 1958 STAFFORD, GEORGE LEONARD/Mamie Stafford, page 352 As is: Mary A. Hallum Brown Correct: Mary A. Holland Brown WARDEN, MRS. LOUISA,/Kay Wolf, page 388 As is: Her husband (first name unknown) Correct: Her husband (Samuel Warden) WATTS, WILLIAM WORTH/Kay Wolf, page 396 As is: Elizabeth was daughter of John Wesley and Rebecca (Murdock) Lively. Correct: Elizabeth was daughter of John Wesley and Rebecca (Cherry) Lively. WILLS, FRANCES EVELYN (SIMS)/Evelyn D. Cushman, page 400 As is: Frances met and married Iassc David Correct: Frances met and married Isaac David As is: as did Isaac's brothers: James H. Correct: as did Isaac's brothers: Joseph S. WOLF, EDWIN MARTIN (EDD)/Kay Wolf, page 404 As is: Catherine (Nargraves) Wolf Correct: Catherine (Hargraves) Wolf As is: They moved to Anderson County about 1891. Correct: They moved to Anderson County 1897-98. WOOLVERTON, BENJAMIN GUSTAVUS/Bonnie Woolverton, page 411 The following information was omitted from the original article: Benjamin Gustavus Woolverton died at Tennessee Colony on August 25, 1932 and is buried at Tennessee Colony Cemetery. His wife, Mary Eva (Webb) Woolverton died in Palestine on November 24, 1943 and is buried beside her husband. WOOLVERTON, JOHN NELSON/Bonnie Woolverton, page 414 As is: …….John and Bina lived at Hallum Grove Correct: ………………..John and Bina lived at Plenitude WOOLVERTON, WILLIAM R./Bonnie Woolverton, page 418 As is:………………At Hallum Grove, they lived next door…………. Correct:…………….At Plenitude, they lived next door………………. The following corrections were received too late to have been included in alphabetical order: ANDING, DAVID MARTIN (DOCK)/Martha A. Marshall, page 3 As is: 6. Little May Anding m. Calvin T. Pearch Correct: 6. Little May Anding m. Calvin T. Pearce CLARK, WILLIAM WASHINGTON/Martha A. Marshall, page 55 As is: ………resided with him in addition to a brother, George Manuel, his sister Mary Nations and his son-in-law I. A. Nations. Correct: ………………..resided with him in addition to a half-brother, George Manuel, his half-sister Mary S. Nations nee Manuel and his brother-in-law J.A. Nations. DAVIS, DR. ASHLEY C./Renee Randolph, page 81 As is: Dr. Ashley C. Davis born September 10, 1817 in Alabama Correct: Dr. Ashley C. Davis born September 10, 1817 in South Carolina. As is: He practiced medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Correct: He practiced medicine in Montpelier, Mississippi. As is: 1. Stafford Frank Davis Correct: 2. Stafford Franklin Davis As is: He married Sarah Coleman born April 11, 1822 in Alabama. Correct: He married Sarah Coleman born April 11, 1822 in South Carolina. DAVIS, STAFFORD FRANK/Renee Randolph, page 86 As is: Stafford Frank Davis Correct: Stafford Franklin Davis As is: 2. Joshua Adolphus married Delia Roson Correct: 2. Joshua Adolphus married Delia Rausin HURBOUGH, COLOMON/Martha A. Marshall, page 194 As is: no number 6. Correct: 6. Louisa Hurbough, b. ? m. ? Sherwood and married (2) to George Washington Hanks. JOHNSON, RUFUS H./Renee Randolph, page 202 As is: 10. Helen m. Raymond Thomas Correct: 10. Helen m. Raymond Thompson OLDHAM, ELIAS MORTIMER/Renee Randolph, page 273 As is: 3. Edith Elender……….d. 28 Dec. 1981 Correct: 3. Edith Elender…………..still living The corrections in this article resulted in the following additions and deletions to the INDEX in the back of the book: ADDITIONS Brigman, Euthula (Croft), p. 74 Brigman, John, p. 74 Brigman, Josh, p. 74 Camp, Josiah Washington, p. 129 Carroll, Mary E. (Shaver), p. 49 Chambers, Billy, p. 54 Chambers, Daniel, p. 54 Chambers, Eliza (Clement), p. 54 Cherry, Rebecca, p. 396 Clement, Eliza, p. 54 Croft, Annie, p. 75 Croft, Emma, p. 75 Croft, Frank, p. 75 Croft, George, p. 75 Croft, George Walter, p. 76, 166 Croft, George Washington, p. 74, 75, 76, 168 Croft, Henry, p. 74 Croft, John Edgar, p. 76, 166 Croft, John Henry, p. 75, 76, 166 Croft, Joyce Hassell, p. 74, 75, 168 Croft, Kate Parker, pl 75 Croft, Martha Sullivan, p. 75, 76, 166 Croft, Mary Odom, p. 75, 76 Croft, Spencer, p. 75 Croft, Thomas Stephen, p. 76, 166 Davis, Stafford Franklin, p. 81, 86 Elkins, William, p. 108 Foster, Janie L., p. 294 Galloway, Annie, p. 191 Hanks, Louisa (Hurbough), p. 194 Hardgraves, Catherine, p. 404 Harrison, Dora Croft, p. 76, 166, 167 Holland, Mary A., p. 352 Hudson, Annie Galloway, p. 191 Hurbough, Louisa, p. 194 Nations, J. A., p. 55 Pearce, Calvin T., p. 3 Powell, Janie L. (Foster), p. 294 Shaver, Mary E., p. 49 Sherwood, Mr., p. 194 Thompson, Raymond, p. 202 Warden, Samuel, p. 388 Wills, Joseph S., p. 400 DELETIONS Camp, Burl, p. 130 Elkins, William A., p. 108 Hallum, Mary A., p. 352 Harrison, Dora May, p. 166, 167 Murdock, Rebecca, p. 396 Nargraves, Catherine, p. 404 Thompson, Mary Croft, p. 76,166 Traylor, Rhodia Croft Willis, James H., p. 400 Bridgeman, Mr. p. 74 Davis, Stafford Frank, p. 81, 86 Nations, I. A. p. 55 Pearch, Calvin T., p. 3 Rosin, Delia, p. 86 Thomas, Raymond, p. 202 Note: This list of corrections to articles is not intended to be a complete list of all corrections that should be made. There are no doubt other errors in the book that the author did not submit corrections for. We will continue to collect corrections, and will probably print a second supplement to the book at some point in the future. Note: In some cases, the person submitting the corrections was not the author of the original article. We accepted the corrections, however; if the submitter had proof of the correct information or permission from the original author. Typed by: Bonnie Woolverton