Allie M. Rosenberger1,2

F, #951, b. 12 December 1865, d. 20 November 1941
Allie M. Rosenberger was born on 12 December 1865 at Tiffin, Ohio.1,3 Allie M. Rosenberger was born on 12 September 1865 at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.2 Allie M. Rosenberger married Ralph Jacob Buskirk, son of Albert Buskirk and Celia Ann Pittenger, on 9 November 1886 at Seneca County, Ohio.1,2,4 Allie M. Rosenberger died on 20 November 1941 at Prospect, Marion County, Ohio, at age 75 years, 11 months and 8 days.1,3,2 Allie M. Rosenberger was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Tiffin, Ohio; section B, row 31, #2.3,2
Allie M. Rosenberger was also known as Alice M. Rosenberger.4
Allie M. Rosenberger was also known as Alice M. Rosenberger.4
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Children of Allie M. Rosenberger and Ralph Jacob Buskirk
Dorsey Rosenberger Buskirk+
1,2 b. 29 November 1889, d. 19 December 1960
Helen Baker Buskirk
1 b. 1893, d. 1933
Anna Marie Buskirk
1 b. 1896, d. 1898
Dorothy Louise Buskirk
1 b. 1899
Wilbur Wilson Buskirk
1 b. 25 August 1901, d. June 1977
Citations
- [S229] "Paul Jarvis Buskirk ( 3871 N. State Route 101, Tiffin, Ohio) to Richard Tonsing", 3/12/1996. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S51] Ohio Genealogical Society, Seneca County, Ohio, Ancestor Charts ( Tiffin, Ohio: Seneca County Genealogical Society, 1990); Richard Tonsing, 4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California.
- [S50] Seneca County Genealogical Society, Seneca County, Ohio Cemetery Inscriptions ( Bucyrus, Ohio: A-1 Printing Center, 1987), 170; Richard Tonsing, 4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California.
- [S53] Jean Seigley, Marriages of Seneca County, Ohio 1841 - 1899 ( Tiffin, Ohio: Seneca County Genealogical Society, 1994), p. 53 citation 9-364; Richard Tonsing, 4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California.
Jeannette Thompson1

F, #952, b. 6 May 1782, d. 1865
Relationship=4th great-grandmother of Richard Tonsing.
- Charts
- Rick's Pedigree Chart
Jeannette Thompson was born on 6 May 1782 at Pennsylvania.2,3 Jeannette Thompson was born say July 1781 at Tennessee.4 Jeannette Thompson was born say December 1782 at Pennsylvania.5 William Thompson and David Thompson posted a marriage bond for Jeannette Thompson and Abner Bowen on 27 November 1805 in Knox County, Tennessee.6 Jeannette Bowen died in 1865 at Holland, Bell County, Texas, at age 82 years.2,7 Jeannette Bowen was buried at Holland, Bell County, Texas.1
Jeannette Thompson also went by the name of Jenny Thompson.6 As of 27 November 1805, Jeannette Thompson was also known as Jeannette Bowen. Abner Bowen named Jeannette Bowen, Gideon B. Bowen and Elizabeth Bowen as beneficiary in his will on 11 September 1828 at Shelby County, Tennessee.8 Jeannette Bowen received a grant of a league on the W. side of the Brazos of land from Mexico at Nashville-on-the-Brazos, Milam County, Texas, on 16 November 1834?9 She resided in 1835 at Texas.10 Applied to Niles F. Smith and was admitted to the Robertson Colony, Municipality of Milam, Milam County, Texas, Mexico, on 27 Jan 1836.11 Jeannette Bowen and Gideon B. Bowen were were sworn to and rec'd by the Acalde on 30 January 1836 at Robertson Colony, Milam, Sabin County, Texas.12,13,7 Jeannette Bowen received a grant of 4428.4 acres of land from the Republic of Texas at Brazos River, Milam County, Texas, on 16 November 1837.14,15 Jeannette Bowen received a grant of land from the Republic of Texas at Brazos River, Milam County, Texas, on 4 February 1838.10 Jeannette Bowen received a grant of land from the Republic of Texas at Brazos River, Milam County, Texas, on 5 October 1838.16 Jeannette Bowen granted 640 acres of land to Dorcas Matilda Bowen at Milam County, Texas, in 1839.17 Jeannette Bowen received a grant of a league on the W. side of the Brazos No. 2 of land from the Republic of Texas at Nashville-on-the-Brazos, Milam County, Texas, on 10 May 1839.18 Jeannette Bowen appeared on the 1850 census in the household of Gideon B. Bowen at Milam and Williamson District, Milam County, Texas.19 Jeannette Bowen received a grant of a league on the W. side of the Brazos No. 2, 4428.4 acres, of land from the State of Texas at Nashville-on-the-Brazos, Milam County, Texas, on 18 December 1850.20,21 Jeannette Thompson appeared on the 1860 census in the household of Mary Margaret Bowen at Belton, Bell County, Texas.5
Jeannette Thompson also went by the name of Jenny Thompson.6 As of 27 November 1805, Jeannette Thompson was also known as Jeannette Bowen. Abner Bowen named Jeannette Bowen, Gideon B. Bowen and Elizabeth Bowen as beneficiary in his will on 11 September 1828 at Shelby County, Tennessee.8 Jeannette Bowen received a grant of a league on the W. side of the Brazos of land from Mexico at Nashville-on-the-Brazos, Milam County, Texas, on 16 November 1834?9 She resided in 1835 at Texas.10 Applied to Niles F. Smith and was admitted to the Robertson Colony, Municipality of Milam, Milam County, Texas, Mexico, on 27 Jan 1836.11 Jeannette Bowen and Gideon B. Bowen were were sworn to and rec'd by the Acalde on 30 January 1836 at Robertson Colony, Milam, Sabin County, Texas.12,13,7 Jeannette Bowen received a grant of 4428.4 acres of land from the Republic of Texas at Brazos River, Milam County, Texas, on 16 November 1837.14,15 Jeannette Bowen received a grant of land from the Republic of Texas at Brazos River, Milam County, Texas, on 4 February 1838.10 Jeannette Bowen received a grant of land from the Republic of Texas at Brazos River, Milam County, Texas, on 5 October 1838.16 Jeannette Bowen granted 640 acres of land to Dorcas Matilda Bowen at Milam County, Texas, in 1839.17 Jeannette Bowen received a grant of a league on the W. side of the Brazos No. 2 of land from the Republic of Texas at Nashville-on-the-Brazos, Milam County, Texas, on 10 May 1839.18 Jeannette Bowen appeared on the 1850 census in the household of Gideon B. Bowen at Milam and Williamson District, Milam County, Texas.19 Jeannette Bowen received a grant of a league on the W. side of the Brazos No. 2, 4428.4 acres, of land from the State of Texas at Nashville-on-the-Brazos, Milam County, Texas, on 18 December 1850.20,21 Jeannette Thompson appeared on the 1860 census in the household of Mary Margaret Bowen at Belton, Bell County, Texas.5
Thompson Public Cemetery=N
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Children of Jeannette Thompson and Abner Bowen
William Thompson and David Thompson posted a marriage bond for Jeannette Thompson and Abner Bowen on 27 November 1805 in Knox County, Tennessee.6
Ashley Bowen
1 b. 5 November 1806, d. 5 December 1806
Gideon B. Bowen+
3 b. 16 November 1809, d. 22 February 1865
Elizabeth Bowen
1 b. 29 October 1811
Mary Margaret Bowen+
22 b. say December 1813, d. 6 June 1894
Mahala Thompson Bowen+
4 b. say December 1815
Rebecca M. Bowen
1 b. 18 January 1818, d. 18 January 1818
Abner E. Bowen
1 b. 9 September 1822, d. 23 September 1823
Dorcas Matilda Bowen+
7,17,4 b. 20 October 1823, d. 4 July 1914
Citations
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 41. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S361] Founders and Patriots of the Republic of Texas the Lineages of the Members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas ( Dallas, Texas: Huggins Printing Co, 1963), 20 & 419; Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles St., Weatherford, Parker County, Texas.
- [S268] 1850 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Milam County, Texas, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication M-432 roll 912. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.
- [S390] Malcolm D McLean, October 15, 1835, through January 14, 1836; The Municipality of Milam ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1985), 591-592; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S450] 1860 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Bell County, Texas, Mary McDaniel household, p. 320, dwelling 345, family 344, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication M-653 roll 1288.
- [S616] Byron Sistler and Barbara Sistler, "Pre-1861 Marriage Index," Abner Bowen and Jeannette Thompson, 27 Nov 1805, County Knox, roll no. 97, book 1792-1807, held by Tennessee State Library and Archives, 403 7th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee, County Knox, roll no. 97, book 1792-1807, page by date, type record marriage.
- [S519] Matchless Milam History of Milam County, Texas ( Dallas: Taylor Publishing Co, 1984), 114; Clayton Library, Houston, Texas.
- [S384] "Shelby County Probate Records", 1828, Bowen, Abner, roll 459, book 1820-1900, box 1, #599: Tennessee State Library and Archives, 403 7th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee.
- [S389] Malcolm D McLean, October, 1834, through March 20, 1835; Sarahville De Viesca ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1982), 131-132, Field Notes on League of Land for Jennett Bowing; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S324] "First Class Headright," : Unconditional Certificate, General Land Office, Texas General Land Office Archives and Records Division, 1700 N. Congress Ave., Suite 935, Austin, Texas.
- [S391] Malcolm D McLean, January 15 through March 17, 1836; The Convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1987), 79 & 294, Sterling C. Robertson (by Niles F. Smith) to Jannett Bowen [Jan. 27, 1836]; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S390] Malcolm D McLean, October 15, 1835, through January 14, 1836; The Municipality of Milam, 575-592, A List of Colonists Received since the Passage of Organic Law in the Nashville Colony.
- [S391] Malcolm D McLean, January 15 through March 17, 1836; The Convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos, 35-36 & 309.
- [S324] "First Class Headright" : Field Notes, General Land Office.
- [S388] Malcolm D McLean, December 6, 1831, through October, 1833; Those Eleven-League Grants ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1980), 179 & 625; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S324] "First Class Headright" : Receipt for Survey, General Land Office.
- [S236] "Dorcas M. Ham v. Berry L. Ham", 17 September 1862, divorce records. http://www.scribd.com/doc/11568702/236-ham-divorce: 17 September 1862, Jack County--Clerk, Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas.
- [S393] Malcolm D McLean, December, 1838, through Aug. 10, 1840; Sterling C. Robertson vs. Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1981), 237-238, Sterling C. Robertson to Benjamin Cromwell Franklin; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S268] 1850 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Milam County, Texas, Gideon B. Bowen household, p. 21/42 dwelling 571 family 529.
- [S324] "First Class Headright" : Patent, General Land Office.
- [S389] Malcolm D McLean, October, 1834, through March 20, 1835; Sarahville De Viesca, 131-132.
- [S604] "Marcy Porter ( http:/http://www.geocities.com/marcyptx/, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 13:27:18 -0600, Subject: BOWEN. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
Adam Phelan Stolarz1,2 
M, #953
Adam Phelan Stolarz||p39.htm#i953|Richard Louis Stolarz||p25.htm#i615|Deborah Lynn Phelan||p25.htm#i622|Frank Stolarz|b. 1 April 1920\nd. 12 September 2002|p25.htm#i603|Margarit L. Tonsing|b. 10 June 1924\nd. 26 January 1981|p25.htm#i602|||||||
Relationship=1st cousin 2 times removed of Richard Tonsing.
Relationship=2nd cousin 4 times removed of Amelia Mary Earhart.
Relationship=24th great-grandson of Edward I Plantagenet.
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of John Alexander Martin.
Last Edited=14 June 2008
Citations
- [S93] "Frances Ann McNamee ( 15 Woodland Dr., Alamo, CA, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing". Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S117] "Dorothy Joan Linn ( 2400 S. McArthur, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73126, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 21 November 2000, Descendants of: __ Toensing, p. 10. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
Jennifer Lynn Phelan Stolarz1,2 
F, #954
Jennifer Lynn Phelan Stolarz||p39.htm#i954|Richard Louis Stolarz||p25.htm#i615|Deborah Lynn Phelan||p25.htm#i622|Frank Stolarz|b. 1 April 1920\nd. 12 September 2002|p25.htm#i603|Margarit L. Tonsing|b. 10 June 1924\nd. 26 January 1981|p25.htm#i602|||||||
Relationship=1st cousin 2 times removed of Richard Tonsing.
Relationship=2nd cousin 4 times removed of Amelia Mary Earhart.
Relationship=24th great-granddaughter of Edward I Plantagenet.
Relationship=3rd great-granddaughter of John Alexander Martin.
Last Edited=22 November 2003
Citations
- [S93] "Frances Ann McNamee ( 15 Woodland Dr., Alamo, CA, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing". Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S117] "Dorothy Joan Linn ( 2400 S. McArthur, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73126, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 21 November 2000, Descendants of: __ Toensing, p. 10. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
Ashley Bowen1 
?, #955, b. 5 November 1806, d. 5 December 1806
Ashley Bowen|b. 5 November 1806\nd. 5 December 1806|p39.htm#i955|Abner Bowen|b. 25 May 1769\nd. between 11 September 1828 and 19 September 1828|p38.htm#i946|Jeannette Thompson|b. 6 May 1782\nd. 1865|p39.htm#i952|||||||||||||
Relationship=3rd great-grand aunt/uncle of Richard Tonsing.
Ashley Bowen was born on 5 November 1806 at Knox County, Tennessee.1 Ashley Bowen was the child of Abner Bowen and Jeannette Thompson.1 Ashley Bowen died on 5 December 1806 at Knox County, Tennessee, at age 1 month.1
Thompson Public Cemetery=N
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Citations
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 41. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
Gideon B. Bowen1,2

M, #956, b. 16 November 1809, d. 22 February 1865
Gideon B. Bowen|b. 16 November 1809\nd. 22 February 1865|p39.htm#i956|Abner Bowen|b. 25 May 1769\nd. between 11 September 1828 and 19 September 1828|p38.htm#i946|Jeannette Thompson|b. 6 May 1782\nd. 1865|p39.htm#i952|||||||||||||
Relationship=3rd great-granduncle of Richard Tonsing.
Gideon B. Bowen was born on 16 November 1809 at Knox County, Tennessee.4,1,5 He was the son of Abner Bowen and Jeannette Thompson.3,1 Gideon B. Bowen married Theressa Chance on 29 April 1847 at Burleson County, Texas.1,6 Gideon B. Bowen died on 22 February 1865 at age 55 years, 3 months and 6 days.5 Gideon B. Bowen was buried at Buckholts, Milam County, Texas.5
Abner Bowen named Jeannette Bowen, Gideon B. Bowen and Elizabeth Bowen as beneficiary in his will on 11 September 1828 at Shelby County, Tennessee.2 Gideon B. Bowen and Jeannette Bowen were were sworn to and rec'd by the Acalde on 30 January 1836 at Robertson Colony, Milam, Sabin County, Texas.7,8,9 Gideon B. Bowen signed a petition to Memorial From The Citizens of Milam County to The Senate And House of Representatives of The Republic of Texas on 28 April 1838 at Milam County, Texas.10 Gideon B. Bowen began military service on 8 March 1839 at Milam County, Texas, in the Texas Rangers as a private under Capt. G. B. Erath.11 Gideon B. Bowen ended military service Texas Rangers on 8 June 1839.11 Gideon B. Bowen received a grant of 737.91 acres of land from State of Texas at Milam County, Texas, on 29 May 1848.12 Gideon B. Bowen was the head of household on the 1850 census at Milam and Williamson District, Milam County, Texas. Jeannette Bowen, Columbus Bowen, Jennet Bowen, Stephen St. Clain and Theressa Chance were listed in the household.13 Gideon B. Bowen was a farmer on 1 June 1850.1 Gideon B. Bowen received a grant of 737.91 acres of land from State of Texas at Milam County, Texas, on 10 July 1854.14 Gideon B. Bowen was the head of household on the 1860 census at Cameron, Milam County, Texas. Columbus Bowen, Laura Bowen, Fulton Bowen, Jackson Huffman and William Dodd were listed in the household.15 Gideon B. Bowen and Jackson Huffman were stock raisers on 1 June 1860.15 Gideon B. Bowen bought land from Berry Lewis Ham before 1869.9
Abner Bowen named Jeannette Bowen, Gideon B. Bowen and Elizabeth Bowen as beneficiary in his will on 11 September 1828 at Shelby County, Tennessee.2 Gideon B. Bowen and Jeannette Bowen were were sworn to and rec'd by the Acalde on 30 January 1836 at Robertson Colony, Milam, Sabin County, Texas.7,8,9 Gideon B. Bowen signed a petition to Memorial From The Citizens of Milam County to The Senate And House of Representatives of The Republic of Texas on 28 April 1838 at Milam County, Texas.10 Gideon B. Bowen began military service on 8 March 1839 at Milam County, Texas, in the Texas Rangers as a private under Capt. G. B. Erath.11 Gideon B. Bowen ended military service Texas Rangers on 8 June 1839.11 Gideon B. Bowen received a grant of 737.91 acres of land from State of Texas at Milam County, Texas, on 29 May 1848.12 Gideon B. Bowen was the head of household on the 1850 census at Milam and Williamson District, Milam County, Texas. Jeannette Bowen, Columbus Bowen, Jennet Bowen, Stephen St. Clain and Theressa Chance were listed in the household.13 Gideon B. Bowen was a farmer on 1 June 1850.1 Gideon B. Bowen received a grant of 737.91 acres of land from State of Texas at Milam County, Texas, on 10 July 1854.14 Gideon B. Bowen was the head of household on the 1860 census at Cameron, Milam County, Texas. Columbus Bowen, Laura Bowen, Fulton Bowen, Jackson Huffman and William Dodd were listed in the household.15 Gideon B. Bowen and Jackson Huffman were stock raisers on 1 June 1860.15 Gideon B. Bowen bought land from Berry Lewis Ham before 1869.9
Thompson Public Cemetery=N
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Children of Gideon B. Bowen and Theressa Chance
Columbus Bowen
1,15 b. say December 1848
Laura Bowen
15 b. say December 1849
Jennet Bowen
1 b. say 17 January 1850
Fulton Bowen
15 b. say December 1850
Citations
- [S268] 1850 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Milam County, Texas, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication M-432 roll 912. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.
- [S384] "Shelby County Probate Records", 1828, Bowen, Abner, roll 459, book 1820-1900, box 1, #599: Tennessee State Library and Archives, 403 7th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee.
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 41. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S390] Malcolm D McLean, October 15, 1835, through January 14, 1836; The Municipality of Milam ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1985), 591-592; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S1493] "Susie Hubnik (, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", Feb 21, 2007 6:25 AM, Gideon B Bowen, Milam County Texas. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S792] Marriage Records from Sixteen Texas Counties ( Tomball, Texas: Chaparral Genealogical Society, 1985), 19, (Index to Marriage Book 1 --Burleson County, Texas, p. 6); Clayton Library, Houston, Texas.
- [S390] Malcolm D McLean, October 15, 1835, through January 14, 1836; The Municipality of Milam, 575-592, A List of Colonists Received since the Passage of Organic Law in the Nashville Colony.
- [S391] Malcolm D McLean, January 15 through March 17, 1836; The Convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1987), 35-36 & 309; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S519] Matchless Milam History of Milam County, Texas ( Dallas: Taylor Publishing Co, 1984), 114; Clayton Library, Houston, Texas.
- [S392] Malcolm D McLean, August 10, 1837, through November, 1838; The Creation of Robertson County ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1990), 438-439; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S799] Texas Ranger Service Records 1830-1846 ( Nacogdoches, Texas: Ericson Books, 1982).
- [S1466] Texas General Land Office, "Land Grant Search," database online, Austin, Texas, http://wwwdb.glo.state.tx.us/central/LandGrants/…, held by Texas General Land Office Archives and Records Division, 1700 N. Congress Ave., Suite 935, Austin, Texas, County: Milam; Abstract Number: 89 ; District/Class: Milam 1st; File Number: 000245; Original Grantee: Bowen, Gideon B; Patentee: Bowen, Gideon B; Patent Date: 29 May 1848; Patent No: 77; Patent Vol: 8; Certificate: 115; Acres: 737.91;.
- [S268] 1850 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Milam County, Texas, Gideon B. Bowen household, p. 21/42 dwelling 571 family 529.
- [S1466] Texas General Land Office, database online, County; Milam; Abstract Number; 90 ; District/Class; Milam 1st; File Number; 000245; Original Grantee; Bowen, Gideon B; Patentee; Bowen, Gideon B; Patent Date; 10 Jul 1854; Patent No; 86; Patent Vol; 11; Certificate; 115; Acres; 737.91.
- [S1067] 1860 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Milam County, Texas, BOWEN, G B household, p. 26, dwelling 31, family 31, HeritageQuest Online, ProQuest, 789 E. Eisenhower Parkway, P.O. Box 1346, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, micropublication M-653 roll 1301.
Elizabeth Bowen1

F, #957, b. 29 October 1811
Elizabeth Bowen|b. 29 October 1811|p39.htm#i957|Abner Bowen|b. 25 May 1769\nd. between 11 September 1828 and 19 September 1828|p38.htm#i946|Jeannette Thompson|b. 6 May 1782\nd. 1865|p39.htm#i952|||||||||||||
Relationship=3rd great-grandaunt of Richard Tonsing.
Elizabeth Bowen was born on 29 October 1811 at Knox County, Tennessee.2 She was the daughter of Abner Bowen and Jeannette Thompson.2
Abner Bowen named Jeannette Bowen, Gideon B. Bowen and Elizabeth Bowen as beneficiary in his will on 11 September 1828 at Shelby County, Tennessee.1
Abner Bowen named Jeannette Bowen, Gideon B. Bowen and Elizabeth Bowen as beneficiary in his will on 11 September 1828 at Shelby County, Tennessee.1
Thompson Public Cemetery=N
Audit Exclusion=N
Temporary=5
Gensmarts=N
Y Dna=N
Mtdna=Y
Rick Related By=S
Last Edited=23 November 2003
Citations
- [S384] "Shelby County Probate Records", 1828, Bowen, Abner, roll 459, book 1820-1900, box 1, #599: Tennessee State Library and Archives, 403 7th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee.
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 41. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
Mary Margaret Bowen1

F, #958, b. say December 1813, d. 6 June 1894
Mary Margaret Bowen|b. say December 1813\nd. 6 June 1894|p39.htm#i958|Abner Bowen|b. 25 May 1769\nd. between 11 September 1828 and 19 September 1828|p38.htm#i946|Jeannette Thompson|b. 6 May 1782\nd. 1865|p39.htm#i952|||||||||||||
Relationship=3rd great-grandaunt of Richard Tonsing.
Mary Margaret Bowen was born say December 1813 at Tennessee.3,4,5 She was the daughter of Abner Bowen and Jeannette Thompson.2,1 Mary Margaret Bowen was born on 25 December 1814 at Tennessee.6 Mary Margaret Bowen married Granger McDaniel on 13 January 1828 at Shelby County, Tennessee.6,7 Mary Margaret Bowen died on 6 June 1894 at Holland, Bell County, Texas.8
Mary Margaret Bowen also went by the name of Polly Bowen.1,7 Mary Margaret Bowen was a witness to were sworn to and rec'd by the Acalde with Gideon B. Bowen and Jeannette Bowen on 30 January 1836 at Robertson Colony, Milam, Sabin County, Texas.9,10,11 Granger McDaniel and Mary Margaret Bowen resided circa 1838 at Texas.1 Mary Margaret Bowen appeared on the 1850 census in the household of Granger McDaniel at Milam and Williamson, Milam County, Texas.4 Mary Margaret Bowen was a farmer in 1860.5 Mary Margaret Bowen was the head of household on the 1860 census at Belton, Bell County, Texas. Annette K McDaniel, Genetta McDaniel, Lewis Granger McDaniel, Matilda McDaniel, Mary Ann McDaniel, James Elliott and Jeannette Thompson were listed in the household.5 Mary McDaniel was the head of household on the 1880 census at Precinct 3, Bell County, Texas. Mahala Elliott, Dick Elliot, Elijah Elliot and Granger Elliot were listed in the household.3 Mary Margaret Bowen was also known as Mary McDaniel.3
Mary Margaret Bowen also went by the name of Polly Bowen.1,7 Mary Margaret Bowen was a witness to were sworn to and rec'd by the Acalde with Gideon B. Bowen and Jeannette Bowen on 30 January 1836 at Robertson Colony, Milam, Sabin County, Texas.9,10,11 Granger McDaniel and Mary Margaret Bowen resided circa 1838 at Texas.1 Mary Margaret Bowen appeared on the 1850 census in the household of Granger McDaniel at Milam and Williamson, Milam County, Texas.4 Mary Margaret Bowen was a farmer in 1860.5 Mary Margaret Bowen was the head of household on the 1860 census at Belton, Bell County, Texas. Annette K McDaniel, Genetta McDaniel, Lewis Granger McDaniel, Matilda McDaniel, Mary Ann McDaniel, James Elliott and Jeannette Thompson were listed in the household.5 Mary McDaniel was the head of household on the 1880 census at Precinct 3, Bell County, Texas. Mahala Elliott, Dick Elliot, Elijah Elliot and Granger Elliot were listed in the household.3 Mary Margaret Bowen was also known as Mary McDaniel.3
Thompson Public Cemetery=N
Audit Exclusion=Y
Temporary=5
Gensmarts=N
Y Dna=N
Mtdna=Y
Rick Related By=S
Last Edited=25 December 2007
Children of Mary Margaret Bowen and Granger McDaniel
Abner McDaniel
4 b. say December 1828
Elizabeth McDaniel
4 b. say December 1831
Stacey McDaniel+
4 b. say December 1832, d. 12 February 1876
David Moncher McDaniel+
4 b. 16 January 1835, d. 10 July 1907
Sarah J. McDaniel+
4 b. say March 1838
Mary Ann McDaniel
4,5 b. say December 1839
Mahaley McDaniel+
3,4 b. say December 1841
Matilda McDaniel
4,5 b. say December 1842
Lewis Granger McDaniel+
4,5 b. say December 1845
Genetta McDaniel
4,5 b. say December 1847
John McDaniel
4 b. say 15 November 1849, d. between 1851 and 1860
Annette K McDaniel+
5 b. say March 1852, d. 1934
Citations
- [S604] "Marcy Porter ( http:/http://www.geocities.com/marcyptx/, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 13:27:18 -0600, Subject: BOWEN. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S546] Midge Martin, "H8171.GED," GEDCOM file, 14 April 2000, 170 Wenzel Slough, Elma, Washington 98541 (e-mail address), http://www.Ancestry.com/, held by Ancestry.Com, MyFamily.com, Inc., 575 Howard St., San Francisco, California, h8171.
- [S816] 1880 U.S. Census (Population Schedule), Bell County, Texas, Mary McDannell household, p. 344D, dwelling 369, family 373, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication T-9 roll 1290.
- [S1075] 1850 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Milam County, Texas, Granger Mcdaniel household, p. 5, dwelling 285, family 297, Ancestry.Com, MyFamily.com, Inc., 575 Howard St., San Francisco, California, micropublication M-432 roll 913. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.
- [S450] 1860 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Bell County, Texas, Mary McDaniel household, p. 320, dwelling 345, family 344, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication M-653 roll 1288.
- [S604] "Marcy Porter to Richard Tonsing."
- [S306] Marriage License for Granger McDaniel and Mary Margaret Bowen, 13 Jan 1828, Shelby County roll 102, 65, Tennessee State Library and Archives, 403 7th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee.
- [S841] Ina May Ogletree McAdams, Texas Women of Distinction: A Biographical History ( Austin, Texas: McAdams Pub., 1962), Listed by both married and maiden names. Gives basic biographical information plus names of children, children’s spouses, grandchildren, and the paternal and maternal lineage of those women chosen because of their memberships, activities, support, and encouragement of the study of Texas history. Includes index, Mrs. Milburn M. O'Dowd, 294-295.
- [S390] Malcolm D McLean, October 15, 1835, through January 14, 1836; The Municipality of Milam ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1985), 575-592, A List of Colonists Received since the Passage of Organic Law in the Nashville Colony; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S391] Malcolm D McLean, January 15 through March 17, 1836; The Convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1987), 35-36 & 309; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S519] Matchless Milam History of Milam County, Texas ( Dallas: Taylor Publishing Co, 1984), 114; Clayton Library, Houston, Texas.
John Sheller1,2,3,4

M, #959, b. say October 1842, d. 1920
John Sheller was born say October 1842.1,2,5 John Sheller was born say December 1832 at Ohio.3 John Sheller married Mary Jane Patterson, daughter of Samuel Waggoner and Charlotte (?), on 4 April 1889 at Mary Jane Patterson's residence, Seneca County, Ohio.6,2,3,4 John Sheller married an unknown person.5 John Sheller died in 1920.1,7 John Sheller was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Tiffin, Ohio; section G, row 30, #3.1,7
John Sheller was also known as John J. Sheller.8 John Sheller was also known as John M. Sheller.9 John Sheller was also known as John Schellar.10 John Sheller was associated in the president on 13 June 1857 at Oak Grove Cemetery Association, Loudon Township, Seneca County, Ohio.9 John Sheller began military service on 22 August 1862 Co. I 123d Ohio Volunteer Infantry.8 John Sheller ended military service say 1 July 1865.8 John Sheller was the head of household on the 1900 census at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio. Mary Jane Waggoner were listed in the household.3 John Sheller was a farmer on 1 June 1900.3 John Sheller was a farmer on 15 April 1910.5 John Sheller was the head of household on the 1910 census at North Greenfield Rd., Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio. Mary Jane Waggoner were listed in the household.5 John Sheller resided at North Greenfield Rd. on 6 May 1915 at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.11,12 John Sheller was the head of household on the 1920 census at Seneca County Home, Eden Township, Seneca County, Ohio.10
John Sheller was also known as John J. Sheller.8 John Sheller was also known as John M. Sheller.9 John Sheller was also known as John Schellar.10 John Sheller was associated in the president on 13 June 1857 at Oak Grove Cemetery Association, Loudon Township, Seneca County, Ohio.9 John Sheller began military service on 22 August 1862 Co. I 123d Ohio Volunteer Infantry.8 John Sheller ended military service say 1 July 1865.8 John Sheller was the head of household on the 1900 census at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio. Mary Jane Waggoner were listed in the household.3 John Sheller was a farmer on 1 June 1900.3 John Sheller was a farmer on 15 April 1910.5 John Sheller was the head of household on the 1910 census at North Greenfield Rd., Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio. Mary Jane Waggoner were listed in the household.5 John Sheller resided at North Greenfield Rd. on 6 May 1915 at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.11,12 John Sheller was the head of household on the 1920 census at Seneca County Home, Eden Township, Seneca County, Ohio.10
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Citations
- [S50] Seneca County Genealogical Society, Seneca County, Ohio Cemetery Inscriptions ( Bucyrus, Ohio: A-1 Printing Center, 1987), 219; Richard Tonsing, 4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California.
- [S931] Marriage License and Return for John Sheller and Mrs. Mary Jane Patterson, 4 April 1889, , Seneca County Courthouse, Tiffin, Ohio.
- [S101] 1900 U.S. Census (Population Schedule), Seneca County, Ohio, ED 97 p. 5B, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication T-623 roll 1320.
- [S673] Daily Tribune, (Tiffin, Ohio), 5 Apr 1889, 4:5, Tiffin Seneca Public Library, 77 Jefferson Street, Tiffin, Ohio.
- [S136] 1910 U.S. Census (Population Schedule), Seneca County, Ohio, ED 140 p. 6B, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication T-624 roll 1229.
- [S53] Jean Seigley, Marriages of Seneca County, Ohio 1841 - 1899 ( Tiffin, Ohio: Seneca County Genealogical Society, 1994), p. 326 citation 9-621; Richard Tonsing, 4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California.
- [S636] Richard Tonsing, Tombstone, Greenlawn Cemetery, Tiffin, Ohio, 6 July 2002, John Sheller Tombstone.
- [S106] History of Seneca County, Ohio ( Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Inc, 1994), 365; Richard Tonsing, 4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California.
- [S106] History of Seneca County, Ohio, 618.
- [S112] 1920 U.S. Census (Population Schedule), Seneca County, Ohio, ED 121 p. 12B, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication T-625 roll 1431.
- [S670] Daily Tribune and Herald, (Tiffin, Ohio), 6 May 1915, 8:4, Tiffin Seneca Public Library, 77 Jefferson Street, Tiffin, Ohio.
- [S669] Advertiser, (Seneca County, Ohio), 13 May 1915, 5:6, Tiffin Seneca Public Library, 77 Jefferson Street, Tiffin, Ohio.
Cora I. Naylor1,2

F, #960, b. 15 January 1851, d. 13 June 1873
Cora I. Naylor|b. 15 January 1851\nd. 13 June 1873|p39.htm#i960|John M. Naylor|b. 9 December 1822\nd. 3 September 1910|p37.htm#i924|Cornelia Theresa Pittenger|b. 5 October 1829\nd. 11 May 1906|p37.htm#i923|James Naylor|b. circa 1803|p86.htm#i2143|Eleanor D. Musgrave|b. circa 1803|p86.htm#i2144|Benjamin Pittenger|b. 29 January 1798\nd. 24 January 1881|p20.htm#i480|Theresa Creeger|b. 5 August 1805\nd. 8 December 1847|p20.htm#i478|
Relationship=2nd cousin 3 times removed of Richard Tonsing.
Relationship=4th cousin 1 time removed of William Pittenger.
Cora I. Naylor was born on 15 January 1851.1,2 She was the daughter of John M. Naylor and Cornelia Theresa Pittenger.1,2 Cora I. Naylor died on 13 June 1873 at age 22 years, 4 months and 29 days.1,2 Cora I. Naylor was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Tiffin, Ohio; section C, row 18, #19.1
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Citations
- [S50] Seneca County Genealogical Society, Seneca County, Ohio Cemetery Inscriptions ( Bucyrus, Ohio: A-1 Printing Center, 1987), 178; Richard Tonsing, 4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California.
- [S106] History of Seneca County, Ohio ( Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Inc, 1994), 807-808; Richard Tonsing, 4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California.
Matthew Phelan Stolarz1,2 
M, #961
Matthew Phelan Stolarz||p39.htm#i961|Richard Louis Stolarz||p25.htm#i615|Deborah Lynn Phelan||p25.htm#i622|Frank Stolarz|b. 1 April 1920\nd. 12 September 2002|p25.htm#i603|Margarit L. Tonsing|b. 10 June 1924\nd. 26 January 1981|p25.htm#i602|||||||
Relationship=1st cousin 2 times removed of Richard Tonsing.
Relationship=2nd cousin 4 times removed of Amelia Mary Earhart.
Relationship=24th great-grandson of Edward I Plantagenet.
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of John Alexander Martin.
Last Edited=14 June 2008
Citations
- [S93] "Frances Ann McNamee ( 15 Woodland Dr., Alamo, CA, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing". Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S117] "Dorothy Joan Linn ( 2400 S. McArthur, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73126, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 21 November 2000, Descendants of: __ Toensing, p. 10. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
Mahala Thompson Bowen1

F, #962, b. say December 1815
Mahala Thompson Bowen|b. say December 1815|p39.htm#i962|Abner Bowen|b. 25 May 1769\nd. between 11 September 1828 and 19 September 1828|p38.htm#i946|Jeannette Thompson|b. 6 May 1782\nd. 1865|p39.htm#i952|||||||||||||
Relationship=3rd great-grandaunt of Richard Tonsing.
Mahala Thompson Bowen was born say December 1815 at Tennessee.3 Mahala Thompson Bowen was born on 31 March 1815 at Knox County, Tennessee.2 She was the daughter of Abner Bowen and Jeannette Thompson.2,1 Mahala Thompson Bowen was born say July 1817 at Tennessee.1 Mahala Thompson Bowen married Montgomery Bell Shackelford, son of Roger Shackelford III and Sally Laird, on 26 June 1838 at Milam County, Texas.4,5
Mahala Thompson Bowen was a witness to were sworn to and rec'd by the Acalde with Gideon B. Bowen and Jeannette Bowen on 30 January 1836 at Robertson Colony, Milam, Sabin County, Texas.6,7,8 Mahala Thompson Bowen attended the marriage of Berry Lewis Ham and Dorcas Matilda Bowen on 26 June 1838 at Milam County, Texas.9,10,11 Mahala Thompson Bowen and Montgomery Bell Shackelford were joined an immigrant train of approximately 150 people to travel to California on 7 April 1849 at Grayson County, Texas.12 Montgomery Bell Shackelford and Mahala Thompson Bowen resided on 29 September 1849 at Old Mission, San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California.12 Mahala Thompson Bowen was a farmer in 1860.13 Mahala Thompson Bowen was the head of household on the 1860 census at El Monte Township, Los Angeles County, California. Richard Shackelford, J. Bell Shackelford, Jeanette Shackelford and Marion Taylor were listed in the household.13 Mahala Thompson Bowen was the head of household on the 1880 census at Tehachipa, Kern County, California. Harvey Shackelford were listed in the household.3 Mahala Thompson Bowen was the grandmother of Harvey Shackelford.3
Mahala Thompson Bowen was a witness to were sworn to and rec'd by the Acalde with Gideon B. Bowen and Jeannette Bowen on 30 January 1836 at Robertson Colony, Milam, Sabin County, Texas.6,7,8 Mahala Thompson Bowen attended the marriage of Berry Lewis Ham and Dorcas Matilda Bowen on 26 June 1838 at Milam County, Texas.9,10,11 Mahala Thompson Bowen and Montgomery Bell Shackelford were joined an immigrant train of approximately 150 people to travel to California on 7 April 1849 at Grayson County, Texas.12 Montgomery Bell Shackelford and Mahala Thompson Bowen resided on 29 September 1849 at Old Mission, San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California.12 Mahala Thompson Bowen was a farmer in 1860.13 Mahala Thompson Bowen was the head of household on the 1860 census at El Monte Township, Los Angeles County, California. Richard Shackelford, J. Bell Shackelford, Jeanette Shackelford and Marion Taylor were listed in the household.13 Mahala Thompson Bowen was the head of household on the 1880 census at Tehachipa, Kern County, California. Harvey Shackelford were listed in the household.3 Mahala Thompson Bowen was the grandmother of Harvey Shackelford.3
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Children of Mahala Thompson Bowen and Montgomery Bell Shackelford
Mahala Thompson Bowen married Montgomery Bell Shackelford, son of Roger Shackelford III and Sally Laird, on 26 June 1838 at Milam County, Texas.4,5
Evelyn Shackelford
12 b. 14 May 1839
Richard Shackelford+
12,13 b. 22 September 1842
J. Bell Shackelford+
12,13 b. 30 July 1845
Jeanette Shackelford
12,13 b. 26 November 1847
Hunt Shackelford
12 b. 29 September 1850
Harriett Shackelford
12 b. 26 July 1853, d. 9 November 1854
Shaw Shackelford
12 b. 11 November 1855, d. 11 November 1855
Citations
- [S390] Malcolm D McLean, October 15, 1835, through January 14, 1836; The Municipality of Milam ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1985), 591-592; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 41. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S1512] 1880 U.S. Census (Population Schedule), Kern County, CA, Mahala Shackelford household, Page: 566.4000; Enumeration District: 18, dwelling 167, family 167, Ancestry.Com, MyFamily.com, Inc., 575 Howard St., San Francisco, California, micropublication T-9 roll 66.
- [S793] Malcolm D McLean, March 18 through July 22, 1836; The Battle of San Jacinto and the Fall of Fort Parker ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1988), 400; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S1081] "Mrs. Clara Brown ( 9174 CR 2451, Truscott, TX 79227) to Richard Tonsing", 17 August 2004 letter. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S390] Malcolm D McLean, October 15, 1835, through January 14, 1836; The Municipality of Milam, 575-592, A List of Colonists Received since the Passage of Organic Law in the Nashville Colony.
- [S391] Malcolm D McLean, January 15 through March 17, 1836; The Convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1987), 35-36 & 309; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S519] Matchless Milam History of Milam County, Texas ( Dallas: Taylor Publishing Co, 1984), 114; Clayton Library, Houston, Texas.
- [S236] "Dorcas M. Ham v. Berry L. Ham", 17 September 1862, divorce records. http://www.scribd.com/doc/11568702/236-ham-divorce: spring 1862, Jack County--Clerk, Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas.
- [S322] "Second Class Headright," : Conditional Certificate, Texas General Land Office, Texas General Land Office Archives and Records Division, 1700 N. Congress Ave., Suite 935, Austin, Texas.
- [S367] Miscellaneous Records of Jack County, Texas ( Saint Louis, Missouri: Ingmire Publications, 1981), 22; Jacksboro Public Library, Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas.
- [S793] Malcolm D McLean, March 18 through July 22, 1836; The Battle of San Jacinto and the Fall of Fort Parker, 401.
- [S1638] 1860 U.S. Census (Population Schedule), Los Angeles County, CA, Mahala Shackelford household, p. 252, dwelling 61, family 58, HeritageQuest Online, ProQuest, 789 E. Eisenhower Parkway, P.O. Box 1346, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, micropublication M653 roll 59.
Rebecca M. Bowen1

F, #963, b. 18 January 1818, d. 18 January 1818
Rebecca M. Bowen|b. 18 January 1818\nd. 18 January 1818|p39.htm#i963|Abner Bowen|b. 25 May 1769\nd. between 11 September 1828 and 19 September 1828|p38.htm#i946|Jeannette Thompson|b. 6 May 1782\nd. 1865|p39.htm#i952|||||||||||||
Relationship=3rd great-grandaunt of Richard Tonsing.
Rebecca M. Bowen was born on 18 January 1818 at Knox County, Tennessee.1 She was the daughter of Abner Bowen and Jeannette Thompson.1 Rebecca M. Bowen died on 18 January 1818 at Knox County, Tennessee.1
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Citations
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 41. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
Abner E. Bowen1

M, #964, b. 9 September 1822, d. 23 September 1823
Abner E. Bowen|b. 9 September 1822\nd. 23 September 1823|p39.htm#i964|Abner Bowen|b. 25 May 1769\nd. between 11 September 1828 and 19 September 1828|p38.htm#i946|Jeannette Thompson|b. 6 May 1782\nd. 1865|p39.htm#i952|||||||||||||
Relationship=3rd great-granduncle of Richard Tonsing.
Abner E. Bowen was born on 9 September 1822 at Knox County, Tennessee.1 He was the son of Abner Bowen and Jeannette Thompson.1 Abner E. Bowen died on 23 September 1823 at Knox County, Tennessee, at age 1 year and 14 days.1
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Citations
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 41. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
Granger McDaniel1,2,3

M, #965, b. 14 February 1800, d. 2 June 1855
Granger McDaniel was born on 14 February 1800 at Virginia.4,5,6 Granger McDaniel married Mary Margaret Bowen, daughter of Abner Bowen and Jeannette Thompson, on 13 January 1828 at Shelby County, Tennessee.6,1 Granger McDaniel died on 2 June 1855 at Holland, Bell County, Texas, at age 55 years, 3 months and 19 days.7
Granger McDaniel was also known as Grainger McDaniel.5 Granger McDaniel was a witness to were sworn to and rec'd by the Acalde with Gideon B. Bowen and Jeannette Bowen on 30 January 1836 at Robertson Colony, Milam, Sabin County, Texas.8,9,10 Granger McDaniel signed a petition to To the Hon. Convention of Texas on 20 February 1836 at Nashville-on-the-Brazos, Milam County, Texas. Granger McDaniel and Mary Margaret Bowen resided circa 1838 at Texas.11 Granger McDaniel signed a petition to To the Honorable Senate and House Of Representatives in Congress Assembled on 9 November 1840.12 Granger McDaniel was the head of household on the 1850 census at Milam and Williamson, Milam County, Texas. Mary Margaret Bowen, Abner McDaniel, David Moncher McDaniel, Stacey McDaniel, Elizabeth McDaniel, Sarah J. McDaniel, Mary Ann McDaniel, Mahaley McDaniel, Matilda McDaniel, Lewis Granger McDaniel, Genetta McDaniel and John McDaniel were listed in the household.4 Granger McDaniel was a farmer on 1 June 1850.4
Granger McDaniel was also known as Grainger McDaniel.5 Granger McDaniel was a witness to were sworn to and rec'd by the Acalde with Gideon B. Bowen and Jeannette Bowen on 30 January 1836 at Robertson Colony, Milam, Sabin County, Texas.8,9,10 Granger McDaniel signed a petition to To the Hon. Convention of Texas on 20 February 1836 at Nashville-on-the-Brazos, Milam County, Texas. Granger McDaniel and Mary Margaret Bowen resided circa 1838 at Texas.11 Granger McDaniel signed a petition to To the Honorable Senate and House Of Representatives in Congress Assembled on 9 November 1840.12 Granger McDaniel was the head of household on the 1850 census at Milam and Williamson, Milam County, Texas. Mary Margaret Bowen, Abner McDaniel, David Moncher McDaniel, Stacey McDaniel, Elizabeth McDaniel, Sarah J. McDaniel, Mary Ann McDaniel, Mahaley McDaniel, Matilda McDaniel, Lewis Granger McDaniel, Genetta McDaniel and John McDaniel were listed in the household.4 Granger McDaniel was a farmer on 1 June 1850.4
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Children of Granger McDaniel and Mary Margaret Bowen
Granger McDaniel married Mary Margaret Bowen, daughter of Abner Bowen and Jeannette Thompson, on 13 January 1828 at Shelby County, Tennessee.6,1
Abner McDaniel
4 b. say December 1828
Elizabeth McDaniel
4 b. say December 1831
Stacey McDaniel+
4 b. say December 1832, d. 12 February 1876
David Moncher McDaniel+
4 b. 16 January 1835, d. 10 July 1907
Sarah J. McDaniel+
4 b. say March 1838
Mary Ann McDaniel
4 b. say December 1839
Mahaley McDaniel+
4 b. say December 1841
Matilda McDaniel
2,6 b. say December 1842
Lewis Granger McDaniel+
4 b. say December 1845
Genetta McDaniel
4 b. say December 1847
John McDaniel
4 b. say 15 November 1849, d. between 1851 and 1860
Annette K McDaniel+
6,13 b. say March 1852, d. 1934
Citations
- [S306] Marriage License for Granger McDaniel and Mary Margaret Bowen, 13 Jan 1828, Shelby County roll 102, 65, Tennessee State Library and Archives, 403 7th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee.
- [S268] 1850 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Milam County, Texas, 5, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication M-432 roll 912. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.
- [S604] "Marcy Porter ( http:/http://www.geocities.com/marcyptx/, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", Wallace, Kaye. Letter. 05 June 1997.. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S1075] 1850 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Milam County, Texas, Granger Mcdaniel household, p. 5, dwelling 285, family 297, Ancestry.Com, MyFamily.com, Inc., 575 Howard St., San Francisco, California, micropublication M-432 roll 913. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.
- [S361] Founders and Patriots of the Republic of Texas the Lineages of the Members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas ( Dallas, Texas: Huggins Printing Co, 1963), 20 & 419; Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles St., Weatherford, Parker County, Texas.
- [S604] "Marcy Porter to Richard Tonsing."
- [S841] Ina May Ogletree McAdams, Texas Women of Distinction: A Biographical History ( Austin, Texas: McAdams Pub., 1962), Listed by both married and maiden names. Gives basic biographical information plus names of children, children’s spouses, grandchildren, and the paternal and maternal lineage of those women chosen because of their memberships, activities, support, and encouragement of the study of Texas history. Includes index, Mrs. Milburn M. O'Dowd, 294-295.
- [S390] Malcolm D McLean, October 15, 1835, through January 14, 1836; The Municipality of Milam ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1985), 575-592, A List of Colonists Received since the Passage of Organic Law in the Nashville Colony; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S391] Malcolm D McLean, January 15 through March 17, 1836; The Convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1987), 35-36 & 309; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S519] Matchless Milam History of Milam County, Texas ( Dallas: Taylor Publishing Co, 1984), 114; Clayton Library, Houston, Texas.
- [S604] "Marcy Porter to Richard Tonsing", Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 13:27:18 -0600, Subject: BOWEN.
- [S795] Malcolm D McLean, August 11, 1840 through March 4, 1842; The End of an Era ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1993), 144-145; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S450] 1860 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Bell County, Texas, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication M-653 roll 1288.
Montgomery Bell Shackelford1

M, #966, b. 1808, d. 24 October 1855
Montgomery Bell Shackelford|b. 1808\nd. 24 October 1855|p39.htm#i966|Roger Shackelford III|b. 17 May 1744\nd. November 1824|p357.htm#i8901|Sally Laird|b. circa 1768\nd. January 1825|p357.htm#i8902|||||||||||||
Montgomery Bell Shackelford was born in 1808 at Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.1 He was the son of Roger Shackelford III and Sally Laird.1 Montgomery Bell Shackelford married Mahala Thompson Bowen, daughter of Abner Bowen and Jeannette Thompson, on 26 June 1838 at Milam County, Texas.1,2 Montgomery Bell Shackelford died on 24 October 1855 at San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California, at age 47 years.3 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was buried on 25 October 1855.3
Montgomery Bell Shackelford was witnessed a grant to Sterling C. Robertson for one league of premium land in present Burleson County, No. 2, String Prairie on 18 March 1835 at Robertson's Colony, Milam County, Texas.4 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was witnessed the sale of a quarter of a league of land by Joel W. Robertson to Ewing Caruthers on 16 May 1835 at Robertson's Colony, Milam County, Texas.5 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was witnessed the sale of a quarter of a league of land by Joel W. Robertson to Ewing Caruthers on 16 May 1835 at Robertson's Colony, Milam County, Texas.5 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was witnessed the sale of a quarter of a league of land by Joel W. Robertson to Ewing Caruthers on 16 May 1835 at Robertson's Colony, Milam County, Texas.5 Montgomery Bell Shackelford received a grant of ¼ league of land from Mexico at Robertson, or Austin and Williams' Colony, Texas, on 25 August 1835.6,7,8,9 Montgomery Bell Shackelford received a grant of land from Mexico at above Whaco Village, East bank of Brazos, Nashville-on-the-Brazos, Milam County, Texas, on 14 January 1836.10 Montgomery Bell Shackelford and Berry Lewis Ham began military service on 17 January 1836 at Texas in S. C. Robertson's Ranger Company.11,12 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was (an unknown value) from 1 June 1836 to 4 June 1836 at two or three miles southeast of Walker's house, on the road to Nashville, Smith's Crossing, Little River, Milam County, Texas.13 Montgomery Bell Shackelford began military service on 25 July 1836 at Tenoxtitlan, Burleson County, Texas, Sterling C. Robertson's Ranger Company.14 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was appears in Sterling C. Robertson's Ranger notebook on 14 August 1836.15 Montgomery Bell Shackelford voted in the election on 5 September 1836.16 Montgomery Bell Shackelford attended the marriage of Berry Lewis Ham and Dorcas Matilda Bowen on 26 June 1838 at Milam County, Texas.17,18,19 Montgomery Bell Shackelford began military service on 8 March 1839 at Milam County, Texas, Texas Rangers, Capt. G. B. Erath, commanding officer. Montgomery Bell Shackelford ended military service Texas Rangers on 8 June 1839.3,20 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was a pilot to the Army on an expedition up the Brazos on 15 October 1839 at Texas.3 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was employed as the appraiser on 20 July 1840 at Milam County, Texas.3 Montgomery Bell Shackelford began military service on 25 January 1841 a private in the Company of E. Morehouse, Brigadier General.3 Montgomery Bell Shackelford ended military service on 5 March 1841.3 Montgomery Bell Shackelford and Mahala Thompson Bowen were joined an immigrant train of approximately 150 people to travel to California on 7 April 1849 at Grayson County, Texas.3 Montgomery Bell Shackelford and Mahala Thompson Bowen resided on 29 September 1849 at Old Mission, San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California.3
Montgomery Bell Shackelford was witnessed a grant to Sterling C. Robertson for one league of premium land in present Burleson County, No. 2, String Prairie on 18 March 1835 at Robertson's Colony, Milam County, Texas.4 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was witnessed the sale of a quarter of a league of land by Joel W. Robertson to Ewing Caruthers on 16 May 1835 at Robertson's Colony, Milam County, Texas.5 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was witnessed the sale of a quarter of a league of land by Joel W. Robertson to Ewing Caruthers on 16 May 1835 at Robertson's Colony, Milam County, Texas.5 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was witnessed the sale of a quarter of a league of land by Joel W. Robertson to Ewing Caruthers on 16 May 1835 at Robertson's Colony, Milam County, Texas.5 Montgomery Bell Shackelford received a grant of ¼ league of land from Mexico at Robertson, or Austin and Williams' Colony, Texas, on 25 August 1835.6,7,8,9 Montgomery Bell Shackelford received a grant of land from Mexico at above Whaco Village, East bank of Brazos, Nashville-on-the-Brazos, Milam County, Texas, on 14 January 1836.10 Montgomery Bell Shackelford and Berry Lewis Ham began military service on 17 January 1836 at Texas in S. C. Robertson's Ranger Company.11,12 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was (an unknown value) from 1 June 1836 to 4 June 1836 at two or three miles southeast of Walker's house, on the road to Nashville, Smith's Crossing, Little River, Milam County, Texas.13 Montgomery Bell Shackelford began military service on 25 July 1836 at Tenoxtitlan, Burleson County, Texas, Sterling C. Robertson's Ranger Company.14 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was appears in Sterling C. Robertson's Ranger notebook on 14 August 1836.15 Montgomery Bell Shackelford voted in the election on 5 September 1836.16 Montgomery Bell Shackelford attended the marriage of Berry Lewis Ham and Dorcas Matilda Bowen on 26 June 1838 at Milam County, Texas.17,18,19 Montgomery Bell Shackelford began military service on 8 March 1839 at Milam County, Texas, Texas Rangers, Capt. G. B. Erath, commanding officer. Montgomery Bell Shackelford ended military service Texas Rangers on 8 June 1839.3,20 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was a pilot to the Army on an expedition up the Brazos on 15 October 1839 at Texas.3 Montgomery Bell Shackelford was employed as the appraiser on 20 July 1840 at Milam County, Texas.3 Montgomery Bell Shackelford began military service on 25 January 1841 a private in the Company of E. Morehouse, Brigadier General.3 Montgomery Bell Shackelford ended military service on 5 March 1841.3 Montgomery Bell Shackelford and Mahala Thompson Bowen were joined an immigrant train of approximately 150 people to travel to California on 7 April 1849 at Grayson County, Texas.3 Montgomery Bell Shackelford and Mahala Thompson Bowen resided on 29 September 1849 at Old Mission, San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California.3
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Children of Montgomery Bell Shackelford and Mahala Thompson Bowen
Montgomery Bell Shackelford married Mahala Thompson Bowen, daughter of Abner Bowen and Jeannette Thompson, on 26 June 1838 at Milam County, Texas.1,2
Evelyn Shackelford
3 b. 14 May 1839
Richard Shackelford+
3 b. 22 September 1842
J. Bell Shackelford+
3 b. 30 July 1845
Jeanette Shackelford
3 b. 26 November 1847
Hunt Shackelford
3 b. 29 September 1850
Harriett Shackelford
3 b. 26 July 1853, d. 9 November 1854
Shaw Shackelford
3 b. 11 November 1855, d. 11 November 1855
Citations
- [S793] Malcolm D McLean, March 18 through July 22, 1836; The Battle of San Jacinto and the Fall of Fort Parker ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1988), 400; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S1081] "Mrs. Clara Brown ( 9174 CR 2451, Truscott, TX 79227) to Richard Tonsing", 17 August 2004 letter. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S793] Malcolm D McLean, March 18 through July 22, 1836; The Battle of San Jacinto and the Fall of Fort Parker, 401.
- [S389] Malcolm D McLean, October, 1834, through March 20, 1835; Sarahville De Viesca ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1982), 540-541, Grant to Sterling C. Robertson for One League of Premium Land in Present Burleson County, No. 2, String Prairie; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S797] Russell County, Kentucky Marriages 1826 -- 1850 ( Indianapolis, Indiana: The Researchers, 1988), 306-307, Sale of a Quarter of a League of Land by Joel W. Robertson to Ewing Caruthers; Clayton Library, Houston, Texas.
- [S393] Malcolm D McLean, December, 1838, through Aug. 10, 1840; Sterling C. Robertson vs. Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1981), 147-165, A List of Titles Issued by William H. Steele, in Robertson, or Austin and Williams' Colony, 1834 & 1835; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S793] Malcolm D McLean, March 18 through July 22, 1836; The Battle of San Jacinto and the Fall of Fort Parker, 265-266.
- [S390] Malcolm D McLean, October 15, 1835, through January 14, 1836; The Municipality of Milam ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1985), 655-663, List of Deeds Received from William H. Steele, Commissioner of the Nashville Colony; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S794] Malcolm D McLean, July 26 through Oct. 14, 1835; Nashville-on-the-Brazos ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1984), 40-41, Land Grants in Robertson's Colony July 26--October 14, 1835; 272, Excerpt from Map and Titled: " Hill County General Land Office Austin TX June 1922"; 356, Grant to M. B. Shackleford for ¼ League of Land in Present Hill County; 403, Excerpt from General Land Office Base Map of Hill County, June, 1922; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S390] Malcolm D McLean, October 15, 1835, through January 14, 1836; The Municipality of Milam, 646-652, 1834 & 35. List of Deeds Given in the Nashville Colony; 668-673, List of Lands Deeded in the Nashville Colony 1834 and 1835.
- [S392] Malcolm D McLean, August 10, 1837, through November, 1838; The Creation of Robertson County ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1990), 402-403, Muster Role of Calvin Boales' Ranger Company; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S391] Malcolm D McLean, January 15 through March 17, 1836; The Convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1987), 39, 223, & 234, Muster Role of Capt. Robertson's Company Rangers, Mustered into Service on the 17th January, 1836. Afterwards Commanded by Capt. Calvin Boales; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S793] Malcolm D McLean, March 18 through July 22, 1836; The Battle of San Jacinto and the Fall of Fort Parker, 117-124; 397-403, Depositions concerning Indian Hostilities in Robertson's Colony; 406-411, Orville Thomas Tyler's Narrative of the Childers, Davidson and Crouch Fight in 1836; 415-416, Wilson T. Davidson Describes the Death of His Father, Robert Davidson.
- [S796] Malcolm D McLean, July 23, 1836, through August 9, 1837; The Gentleman from Milan ( Arlington, Texas: The UTA Press, 1990), 34 & 108; Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California.
- [S796] Malcolm D McLean, July 23, 1836, through August 9, 1837; The Gentleman from Milan, 137, Sterling C. Robertson's Ranger Notebook.
- [S796] Malcolm D McLean, July 23, 1836, through August 9, 1837; The Gentleman from Milan, 162-164, Voters' Names.
- [S236] "Dorcas M. Ham v. Berry L. Ham", 17 September 1862, divorce records. http://www.scribd.com/doc/11568702/236-ham-divorce: spring 1862, Jack County--Clerk, Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas.
- [S322] "Second Class Headright," : Conditional Certificate, Texas General Land Office, Texas General Land Office Archives and Records Division, 1700 N. Congress Ave., Suite 935, Austin, Texas.
- [S367] Miscellaneous Records of Jack County, Texas ( Saint Louis, Missouri: Ingmire Publications, 1981), 22; Jacksboro Public Library, Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas.
- [S799] Texas Ranger Service Records 1830-1846 ( Nacogdoches, Texas: Ericson Books, 1982), 133.
Mary Ellen Adare1

F, #967, b. circa 1843
Mary Ellen Adare was born circa 1843. Mary Ellen Adare married Abner Lewis Ham, son of Berry Lewis Ham and Dorcas Matilda Bowen, on 18 February 1864 at Jack County, Texas.1
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Child of Mary Ellen Adare and Abner Lewis Ham
Leticia Ham+
2 b. between 10 February 1864 and 10 August 1875
Citations
- [S1108] "Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002," database online, 2005, http://www.Ancestry.com/, held by Ancestry.Com, MyFamily.com, Inc., 575 Howard St., San Francisco, California. Original data: Dodd, Jordan R, et. al. Early American Marriages: Texas to 1850. Bountiful, UT: Precision Indexing Publishers, 19xx.; Hunting For Bears, comp. Texas marriage information taken from county courthouse records. Many of these records were extracted from copies of the original records in microfilm, microfiche, or book format, located at the Family History Library; Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002. Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas; Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp. (P.O. Box 740, Orem, Utah 84059) from county marriage records on microfilm located at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, in published books cataloged by the Library of Congress, or from county courthouse records, A. L. Ham, Mary Ellen Adare, 18 Feb 1864, Jack.
- [S1081] "Mrs. Clara Brown ( 9174 CR 2451, Truscott, TX 79227) to Richard Tonsing", 17 August 2004 letter. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
William L. Wyatt1

M, #968, b. circa December 1855
William L. Wyatt|b. circa December 1855|p39.htm#i968|Thomas J. Wyatt|b. circa December 1830\nd. between 1867 and 6 January 1877|p41.htm#i1023|Nancy J. Ham|b. 17 June 1839\nd. 22 August 1867|p37.htm#i910|||||||Berry L. Ham|b. 16 October 1812\nd. 13 November 1879|p4.htm#i93|Dorcas M. Bowen|b. 20 October 1823\nd. 4 July 1914|p4.htm#i94|
Relationship=1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Tonsing.
William L. Wyatt was born circa December 1855 at Texas.1 He was the son of Thomas J. Wyatt and Nancy J. Ham.1,2
William L. Wyatt appeared on the 1860 census in the household of Thomas J. Wyatt at Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas.3 Abner Lewis Ham, Virginia Ham, Joseph Wyatt, Louise Jane Wyatt, William L. Wyatt and Martha E. Wyatt received a grant of lot 5 block 11 worth $1650 of land from Berry Lewis Ham at Ennis, Ellis County, Texas.2 Joseph Wyatt, Louise Jane Wyatt, William L. Wyatt and Martha E. Wyatt received a grant of 140 acres worth $1400 of land from Berry Lewis Ham at Jno. Mott survey, Ellis County, Texas, on 6 January 1877.2 Abner Lewis Ham, Mattie Bailey, Lizzie Jones, Virginia Paschal, Eva McKie Simpson, Jannett Thompson, William L. Wyatt, Lou Wyatt, Martha E. Wyatt and Joseph Wyatt inherited part of the estate of Berry Lewis Ham on 17 August 1880 at Ellis County, Texas.4 William L. Wyatt and Joseph Wyatt resided on 22 September 1880 at West Las Animas, Bent County, Colorado.2
William L. Wyatt appeared on the 1860 census in the household of Thomas J. Wyatt at Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas.3 Abner Lewis Ham, Virginia Ham, Joseph Wyatt, Louise Jane Wyatt, William L. Wyatt and Martha E. Wyatt received a grant of lot 5 block 11 worth $1650 of land from Berry Lewis Ham at Ennis, Ellis County, Texas.2 Joseph Wyatt, Louise Jane Wyatt, William L. Wyatt and Martha E. Wyatt received a grant of 140 acres worth $1400 of land from Berry Lewis Ham at Jno. Mott survey, Ellis County, Texas, on 6 January 1877.2 Abner Lewis Ham, Mattie Bailey, Lizzie Jones, Virginia Paschal, Eva McKie Simpson, Jannett Thompson, William L. Wyatt, Lou Wyatt, Martha E. Wyatt and Joseph Wyatt inherited part of the estate of Berry Lewis Ham on 17 August 1880 at Ellis County, Texas.4 William L. Wyatt and Joseph Wyatt resided on 22 September 1880 at West Las Animas, Bent County, Colorado.2
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Citations
- [S66] 1860 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Jack County, Texas, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication M-653 roll 1298.
- [S839] "Probate Records, 1850-1941; Probate Docket Index, 1850-1988", Texas. County Court (Ellis County), Packet no. 291-394 ca. 1868-1881. http://www.scribd.com/doc/17621244/… Ham, Berry Lewis, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, US/CAN Film [ 1673847 ].
- [S66] 1860 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Jack County, Texas, Thos. J. Wyatt household, p. 363/91 dwelling 636 family 644.
- [S839] "Probate Records, 1850-1941; Probate Docket Index, 1850-1988", Texas. County Court (Ellis County), Packet no. 291-394 ca. 1868-1881: Application for Letters of Administration, Family History Library.
Martha E. Wyatt1

F, #969, b. circa December 1858
Martha E. Wyatt|b. circa December 1858|p39.htm#i969|Thomas J. Wyatt|b. circa December 1830\nd. between 1867 and 6 January 1877|p41.htm#i1023|Nancy J. Ham|b. 17 June 1839\nd. 22 August 1867|p37.htm#i910|||||||Berry L. Ham|b. 16 October 1812\nd. 13 November 1879|p4.htm#i93|Dorcas M. Bowen|b. 20 October 1823\nd. 4 July 1914|p4.htm#i94|
Relationship=1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Tonsing.
Martha E. Wyatt was born circa December 1858 at Texas.1 She was the daughter of Thomas J. Wyatt and Nancy J. Ham.1,2 Martha E. Wyatt married J. Y. Mitchell between 1 June 1860 and 17 August 1880.2 Martha E. Wyatt married W. T. Melton on 24 March 1887.3
Martha E. Wyatt also went by the name of Nettie.3 Martha E. Wyatt appeared on the 1860 census in the household of Thomas J. Wyatt at Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas.4 Abner Lewis Ham, Virginia Ham, Joseph Wyatt, Louise Jane Wyatt, William L. Wyatt and Martha E. Wyatt received a grant of lot 5 block 11 worth $1650 of land from Berry Lewis Ham at Ennis, Ellis County, Texas.2 Joseph Wyatt, Louise Jane Wyatt, William L. Wyatt and Martha E. Wyatt received a grant of 140 acres worth $1400 of land from Berry Lewis Ham at Jno. Mott survey, Ellis County, Texas, on 6 January 1877.2 Abner Lewis Ham, Mattie Bailey, Lizzie Jones, Virginia Paschal, Eva McKie Simpson, Jannett Thompson, William L. Wyatt, Lou Wyatt, Martha E. Wyatt and Joseph Wyatt inherited part of the estate of Berry Lewis Ham on 17 August 1880 at Ellis County, Texas.5 Martha E. Wyatt and J. Y. Mitchell resided on 22 September 1880 at Dyer, Gibson County, Tennessee.2 Martha E. Wyatt was also known as Lizzie Mitchell.2
Martha E. Wyatt also went by the name of Nettie.3 Martha E. Wyatt appeared on the 1860 census in the household of Thomas J. Wyatt at Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas.4 Abner Lewis Ham, Virginia Ham, Joseph Wyatt, Louise Jane Wyatt, William L. Wyatt and Martha E. Wyatt received a grant of lot 5 block 11 worth $1650 of land from Berry Lewis Ham at Ennis, Ellis County, Texas.2 Joseph Wyatt, Louise Jane Wyatt, William L. Wyatt and Martha E. Wyatt received a grant of 140 acres worth $1400 of land from Berry Lewis Ham at Jno. Mott survey, Ellis County, Texas, on 6 January 1877.2 Abner Lewis Ham, Mattie Bailey, Lizzie Jones, Virginia Paschal, Eva McKie Simpson, Jannett Thompson, William L. Wyatt, Lou Wyatt, Martha E. Wyatt and Joseph Wyatt inherited part of the estate of Berry Lewis Ham on 17 August 1880 at Ellis County, Texas.5 Martha E. Wyatt and J. Y. Mitchell resided on 22 September 1880 at Dyer, Gibson County, Tennessee.2 Martha E. Wyatt was also known as Lizzie Mitchell.2
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Citations
- [S66] 1860 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Jack County, Texas, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication M-653 roll 1298.
- [S839] "Probate Records, 1850-1941; Probate Docket Index, 1850-1988", Texas. County Court (Ellis County), Packet no. 291-394 ca. 1868-1881. http://www.scribd.com/doc/17621244/… Ham, Berry Lewis, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, US/CAN Film [ 1673847 ].
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 50. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S66] 1860 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Jack County, Texas, Thos. J. Wyatt household, p. 363/91 dwelling 636 family 644.
- [S839] "Probate Records, 1850-1941; Probate Docket Index, 1850-1988", Texas. County Court (Ellis County), Packet no. 291-394 ca. 1868-1881: Application for Letters of Administration, Family History Library.
W. T. Melton1

M, #970, b. circa 1866
W. T. Melton was born circa 1866. W. T. Melton married Martha E. Wyatt, daughter of Thomas J. Wyatt and Nancy J. Ham, on 24 March 1887.1
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Citations
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 50. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
Henry Bailey1

M, #971, b. circa 1870
Henry Bailey|b. circa 1870|p39.htm#i971|John W. Bailey|b. circa December 1831|p41.htm#i1022|Martha A. Ham|b. 24 July 1841\nd. 23 March 1891|p37.htm#i911|||||||Berry L. Ham|b. 16 October 1812\nd. 13 November 1879|p4.htm#i93|Dorcas M. Bowen|b. 20 October 1823\nd. 4 July 1914|p4.htm#i94|
Relationship=1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Tonsing.
Henry Bailey was born circa 1870. He was the son of John W. Bailey and Martha A. Ham.1 Henry Bailey married Bertha Damron.1
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Citations
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 50. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
Jack Bailey1

M, #972, b. circa December 1876
Jack Bailey|b. circa December 1876|p39.htm#i972|John W. Bailey|b. circa December 1831|p41.htm#i1022|Martha A. Ham|b. 24 July 1841\nd. 23 March 1891|p37.htm#i911|||||||Berry L. Ham|b. 16 October 1812\nd. 13 November 1879|p4.htm#i93|Dorcas M. Bowen|b. 20 October 1823\nd. 4 July 1914|p4.htm#i94|
Relationship=1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Tonsing.
Jack Bailey was born circa December 1876 at Texas.2 He was the son of John W. Bailey and Martha A. Ham.2
Jack Bailey was also known as J. J. Bailey.2 Jack Bailey appeared on the 1880 census in the household of John W. Bailey at Justice Precinct 1, Jack County, Texas.2
Jack Bailey was also known as J. J. Bailey.2 Jack Bailey appeared on the 1880 census in the household of John W. Bailey at Justice Precinct 1, Jack County, Texas.2
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Citations
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 50. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S258] 1880 U.S. Census (Population Schedule), Jack County, Texas, ED 158 p. 1, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication T-9 roll 1313.
Bertha Damron1

F, #973, b. circa 1864
Bertha Damron was born circa 1864. Bertha Damron married Henry Bailey, son of John W. Bailey and Martha A. Ham.1
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Citations
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 50. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
Gertrude Corey1

F, #974, b. circa 1894
Gertrude Corey was born circa 1894. Gertrude Corey married James Lewis Ham, son of Abner Lewis Ham and Mary Susan Bryant, in 1924.1
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Child of Gertrude Corey and James Lewis Ham
Covey Lewis Ham
2 b. circa 1924
Citations
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 50. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S36] Jack County Genealogical Society, The History of Jack County Texas ( Dallas, Texas: Curtis Media Corporation, 1985), 445-7; Richard Tonsing, 4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California.
Zelma Hornback1

F, #975, b. say July 1892
Zelma Hornback was born say July 1892 at Texas.2 Zelma Hornback married Bennett L. Ham, son of Abner Lewis Ham and Mary Susan Bryant, on 8 September 1915.2
Zelma Hornback appeared on the 1920 census in the household of B. L. Ham at Chelsey, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
Zelma Hornback appeared on the 1920 census in the household of B. L. Ham at Chelsey, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
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Child of Zelma Hornback and Bennett L. Ham
Citations
- [S45] "Paul Woodburn Smith ( 5400 Frederick Ln #47, Austin, Texas 78744-2731, e-mail address) to Richard Tonsing", 50. Held by Richard Tonsing (4742 Bamboo Way, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California).
- [S873] 1920 U.S. Census (Population Schedule), Tulsa County, Oklahoma, B. L. Ham household, ED 244, p. 6A, dwelling 104, family 116, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, micropublication T-625 roll 1487.





