James Dodge1

b. 1807
Family
Birth*1807James Dodge was born about 1807 in Strong, Franklin County, Maine.1 
Marriage*1827He married Rachel Curtis about 1827.2,1 

Family

 Rachel Curtis b. 5 May 1806
Child 1.Sarah Jane Dodge1,3 b. 11 Mar 1843, d. 9 Sep 1923

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, James Dodge, Memorial# 24840755. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rachel (Curtis) Dodge, Memorial# 24840801.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah Jane (Dodge) Bray, Memorial# 24508798.

Sarah Jane Dodge1

b. 11 March 1843, d. 9 September 1923
Family
Father*James Dodge2,1 b. 1807
Mother*Rachel Curtis3,1 b. 5 May 1806
Birth*11 March 1843Sarah Jane Dodge was born on 11 March 1843 in Rangeley, Franklin County, Maine.1 
Marriage*1872She married Benjamin D. Bray, son of Darius Bray, about 1872.1,4 
(Wife) Death12 October 1912Sarah Jane (Dodge) became a widow when Benjamin D. Bray died on 12 October 1912 at about age 75.4 
Death*9 September 1923She died on 9 September 1923 in Buena Vista, Chaffee County, Colorado, at age 801 
Burial* and was buried in Block 2, Lot 28, of Mount Olivet Cemetery, Buena Vista.1 

Family

 Benjamin D. Bray b. 1837, d. 12 Oct 1912

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah Jane (Dodge) Bray, Memorial# 24508798. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Dodge, Memorial# 24840755.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rachel (Curtis) Dodge, Memorial# 24840801.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin D Bray, Memorial# 47473398.

Mary Dodson1

Family
Marriage*12 December 1687She married John Booth Jr. on 12 December 1687 in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Plymouth Colony).1,2 

Family

 John Booth Jr. b. 1 Jan 1661
Child 1.Mary Booth1 b. 11 Apr 1698, d. 1786

Citations

  1. [S470] Collected by Harvey Cushman Pierce, Seven Pierce Families, a record of births, deaths and marriages of the first seven generations of Pierces in America, including a record of the descendants of Abial Peirce to the present (Strasburg, Virginia and Washington DC: originally printed by Shenandoah Publishing House and reprinted by Higginson Book Company, 1936), Section 4, The Descendants of Michael Pierce of Scituate, Massachusetts, pages 145-214. Hereinafter cited as Seven Pierce Families.
  2. [S853] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, Vital Records of Scituate, Massachusetts, to the year 1850, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. Volume 1. Births and Volume 2. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society at the charge of the Eddy Town Record Fund, 1909), Volume II, Marriages, page 32. Hereinafter cited as Scituate Vital Records to 1850.

Mary Ann Dodson1

b. 1821
Family
Birth*1821Mary Ann Dodson was born about 1821 in New York.2 
Marriage*She married David C. Howes in New York.1 

Family

 David C. Howes b. 1821
Children 1.Lewis D. Howes2 b. 1842
 2.Charles N. Howes+1,2 b. 8 Sep 1845, d. 15 Oct 1914

Citations

  1. [S3044] Charles N. Howes 1914 Obituary, New York, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Democrat and Chronicle, (Rochester, New York), Tuesday, October 20, 1914, Page 12, (Downloaded on June 21, 2026), under the title, "Charles N. Howes", reporting from Wyoming, New York, that word had been received of the sudden death of Charles N. Howes, president of the Invincible Grain Cleaner Company of Silver Creek; that he died in Denver where he had gone on a business trip; that he had been born in Wyoming County in September 1845, the son of Mary Ann Dodson and David C. Howes; that his boyhood years were passed in Wyoming and he gained his education in Middlebury Academy; that he went to Silver Creek when a young man, entered into business with his uncle. and married Miss Gertrude Heaton; that he was considered one of the big men in the milling world and had an international acquaintance; that it was a common sight to see him among his employees as one of them; that he left one son, Lawrence Howes, of New York, one daughter of Los Angeles, one brother, L. D. Howes, of Wyoming, two sisters, Mrs. Harvey Gay of Wyoming and Mrs. Charles Weeks of Warsaw. Hereinafter cited as Charles N. Howes 1914 Obituary, New York.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David C. and Mary Ann Howes, (their surname recorded as "Hows" by the census taker and transcribed by Ancestry as "Haws"), The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Wethersfield, Wyoming, New York; Roll: 616; Page: 88b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Ella Doerfer1

b. 7 April 1879, d. 30 November 1937
Family
Father*Frederick Doerfer1 b. Oct 1857, d. 3 Feb 1943
Mother*Margaret A. Faul1 b. 10 Aug 1861, d. 7 Dec 1930
Birth*7 April 1879Ella Doerfer was probably born on 7 April 1879 in Ohio.2 
Name VariationHer full name was Luella Cordelia Doerfer.3 
Marriage*26 September 1901She married William F. Shutt, son of Henry J. Shutt and Malinda Burkey, on 26 September 1901.4,1,3 
(Daughter) Death7 December 1930Her mother died at the Shutt home from a complication of diseases on 7 December 1930 at age 69. Ella and William's home was located in Holmes County, two miles east of Sugarcreek.5,6 
Death*30 November 1937She died on 30 November 1937 in Holmes County, Ohio, at age 581 
Burial* and was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Sugarcreek, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.1 

Family

 William F. Shutt b. 25 Apr 1873, d. 7 Sep 1957

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Ella (Doerfer) Shutt, Memorial# 118694529. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ella (Doerfer) Shutt, Memorial# 118694529, her gravestone and memorial reporting her year of birth as 1879 and a contributor to her memorial page stating her death certificate reported her date of birth as April 1878.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Luella Cordelia Derfer of Walnut Creek, Holmes County, age 22, her first marriage, born in Holmes County, to Frederick Derfer and mother's maiden name Foul, and William F. Shutt of German, Holmes County, age 28, his first marriage, born in Holmes County to Henry J. Shutt and mother's maiden name Burkey, on 26 September 1901 in Holmes County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000477147. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William F Shutt, Memorial# 118693445.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret (Faul) Doerfer, Memorial# 118695869.
  6. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Daily Times, (New Philadelphia, Ohio), Monday, 8 December 1930, page 1, under the headlines, "Mrs. Doerfer Dies Sunday; Funeral Services Tomorrow", reporting the death of Mrs. Margaret Doerfer, 69, the day before at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Shutt, two miles east of Sugarcreek, from a complication of diseases; formerly lived near Trail; surviving were husband, Fred, one daughter, Mrs. Shutt, two brothers, John Faul of Orville and Adam Faul, Brooklyn, N.Y., and two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Potts, St. Mary, Ohio, and Mrs. Philip Wilhelm, Coshocton. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.

Frederick Doerfer1

b. October 1857, d. 3 February 1943
Family
Birth*October 1857Frederick Doerfer was probably born in October 1857 in Ohio.2,3 
Name VariationHe was called Fred.4 
Marriage*8 April 1878He married first Margaret A. Faul on 8 April 1878 in Holmes County, Ohio. They were married by a Minister of the Gospel.1,5,6,7 
Adoption*between 1900 and 1910Frederick and Margaret adopted Mildred Parrish from the Painter Children's Home orphanage in Hardy, Holmes County, between 1900 and 1910.8,1 
Census US 1910*12 May 1910Margaret and Fred Doerfer were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 11 or 12 May 1910 in Walnut Creek, Holmes County, Ohio. Fred was 51 years of age and worked for wages as a house plasterer, and Margaret was 48 years of age. They lived on a farm which they owned free of mortgage, had been married for 31 years, the first marriage for each, and Margaret had given birth to one child, a daughter, who had married in 1901 and was enumerated with her husband in 1910. Minnie Parrish, identified as the couple's adopted daughter, was enumerated with them in 1910. Minnie was 12 years old and had attended school within the census year. Everyone in the Doerfer household was able to read and write.1 
Census US 1920*16 January 1920Margaret and Fred Doerfer were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 15 and 16 January 1920 in Walnut Creek, Holmes County, Ohio. Fred was 63 years of age and worked for wages as a house plasterer, and Margaret was 59 years of age. They lived on a farm which they owned free of mortgage. Their daughter, Minnie, was 21 years of age and single. Everyone in the family was able to read and write.9 
Census US 1930*25 April 1930Margaret and Fred Doerfer were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 25 April 1930 in Walnut Creek, Holmes County, Ohio. Fred was recorded as 67 years of age, although he was actually age 72, and worked on his own account as a house plasterer, and Margaret was recorded as 65 years of age, although she was actually age 68. They had been ages 19 and 17 years, respectively, when they married. They owned their house, which was valued at $500 and was not on a farm, and did not own a radio set. The couple's adopted daughter, Della M. Diehl, and her husband, Ray E. Diehl, were enumerated in the Doerfer household in 1930. Ray was 23 years of age and worked for wages as a helper for a Boiler Maker, and Della was 29 years of age. They had been ages 22 and 28 years, respectively, when they married. Everyone in the household was able to read and write. Della's biological father was reported to have been born in the Irish Free State, and her biological mother in Ohio. Her father's birth place, which in previous censuses had been consistently reported as Ohio, has become our first clue to Della's birth parents.10 
(Husband) Death7 December 1930Frederick became a widower when Margaret A. (Faul) Doerfer died from a complication of diseases on 7 December 1930 at age 69. She died in Holmes County at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Ella and William F. Shutt, who lived two miles east of Sugarcreek.7,11 
Marriage*6 July 1932He married second Elizabeth Sliffer in 6 July 1932.12,6,13,14 
(Husband) Death16 January 1943Frederick became a widower for the second time when Elizabeth (Sliffer) Doerfer died on 16 January 1943 at the Holmes County Home, Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio, at age 72.12,13,14 
Death*3 February 1943He died on 3 February 1943 in the infirmary at the Holmes County Home, Millersburg, Holmes County, at age 856,15 
Burial* and was buried with his first wife in East Lawn Cemetery, Sugarcreek, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.6 

Family 1

 Margaret A. Faul b. 10 Aug 1861, d. 7 Dec 1930
Children 1.Ella Doerfer16 b. 7 Apr 1879, d. 30 Nov 1937
 2.Della Mildred Parrish1,17 b. 15 Apr 1898, d. 19 Jun 1964

Family 2

 Elizabeth Sliffer b. 22 Jan 1870, d. 16 Jan 1943

Citations

  1. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred and Margaret Doerfer, Year: 1910; Census Place: Walnut Creek, Holmes, Ohio; Roll: T624_1200; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1375213. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred and Maggie Doerfer, (their surname recorded by the census taker as "Derfer"), Year: 1900; Census Place: Walnut Creek, Holmes, Ohio; Roll: 1288; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241288, reporting Fred's date of birth as October 1857. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Frederick Doerfer, Memorial# 118695288, his gravestone and memorial page reporting his year of birth as 1860. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred and Maggie Doerfer, (their surname recorded by the census taker as "Derfer"), Year: 1900; Census Place: Walnut Creek, Holmes, Ohio; Roll: 1288; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241288.
  5. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Frederick Doerfer and Margaret A. Fowl on 8 April 1878 in Holmes County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000477146. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Frederick Doerfer, Memorial# 118695288.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret (Faul) Doerfer, Memorial# 118695869.
  8. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Mildred Parrish, age 2, as an inmate at the Painter Children's Home, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hardy, Holmes, Ohio; Roll: 1287; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1241287.
  9. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred and Margaret Doerfer, (their surname spelled "Derfer" by the census taker), Year: 1920; Census Place: Walnut Creek, Holmes, Ohio; Roll: T625_1400; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 16. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred and Margaret Doerfer, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walnut Creek, Holmes, Ohio; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2341556. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Daily Times, (New Philadelphia, Ohio), Monday, 8 December 1930, page 1, under the headlines, "Mrs. Doerfer Dies Sunday; Funeral Services Tomorrow", reporting the death of Mrs. Margaret Doerfer, 69, the day before at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Shutt, two miles east of Sugarcreek, from a complication of diseases; formerly lived near Trail; surviving were husband, Fred, one daughter, Mrs. Shutt, two brothers, John Faul of Orville and Adam Faul, Brooklyn, N.Y., and two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Potts, St. Mary, Ohio, and Mrs. Philip Wilhelm, Coshocton. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth (Sliffer) Doerfer, Memorial# 44543864.
  13. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, News-Journal, (Mansfield, Ohio), Tuesday, 19 January 1943, page 10, under the headline "Holmes County Home Resident Succumbs at 72", byline Millersburg, reporting the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Doerfer on Saturday; before coming to the Home, she and husband Frederick, whom she married in 1932, lived near Trail; Mrs. Doerfer was born at Bucyrus on 22 January 1870 and lived in Toledo for a number of year; survived by husband who was living at the County Home, a brother, Frank Sliffer, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Swigert, both of Toledo.
  14. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Tribune, (Coshocton, Ohio), Monday, 18 January 1943, page 5, under the headline "Former President of Trail Vicinity Dies", reporting the death of Mrs. Frederick Doerfer, 72, died Saturday at the Holmes County Home where she had lived for the past two and a half months; before entering the Home she lived at Trail; born 22 January 1870 at Bucyrus, Ohio, daughter of Frederick and Martha Bonebreak Sliffer; married 6 July 1932 to Frederick Doerfer, who was also living at the County Home; survived by her husband, a brother Frank Sliffer and a sister Mrs. Emma Swigert, both of Toledo; burial in the Catholic Cemetery at Glenmont.
  15. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Tribune, (Coshocton, Ohio), Thursday, 4 February 1943, page 1, under the headline "Frederick Doerfer Dies Wednesday at Holmes Co. Home", reporting his death at age 87 in the Homes County Home infirmary where he had resided for the previous two months; a former resident of Trail, Holmes County, was born in October 1857 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio; married 6 July 1932 to Elizabeth Sliffer who died January 16; survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ella Shutt, of Dundee route.
  16. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ella (Doerfer) Shutt, Memorial# 118694529.
  17. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Roy Cornell Stoner of Dundee, Ohio, age 24 years on 3 October 1923, his first marriage, laborer, born in Holmes County, Ohio to George E. Stoner and ______ Cornell, and Della Mildred Parish of Walnut Creek, Holmes County, Ohio, age 25 years on 15 April 1924, her first marriage, born in Holmes County, Ohio, both biological parents not known, foster parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doerfer, married on 14 June 1924 in Holmes County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000477149.

Cecelia Mary Dolan1

b. 1908
Family
Birth*1908Cecelia Mary Dolan was born about 1908 in Missouri.2 
Marriage*1939She married Thomas B. Reed in 1939 in St. Louis County, Missouri.1 
Census US 1940*15 April 1940Cecelia and Thomas B. Reed were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 15 April 1940 at 1224 Griefield Place, Normandy, Saint Louis County, Missouri. Thomas was 35 years of age and worked as drug clerk for a drug company, and Cecelia was 32 years of age and did clerical work for a department store. Thomas's annual income the previous year had been $1,000, Cecelia's had been $884, and Thomas reported he had additional sources of income also. They owned their house which was valued at $3,500 and both had completed their educations through the 8th grade of elementary school. Residing with the couple in 1940 were Thomas's three children from his first marriage and an adopted daughter. Thomas's children, Alice May, who had been renamed Patricia Jane, Alta Jeanette and Thomas Laverne, were ages 11, 9, and 7, respectively. Patricia had completed her education through the 5th grade of elementary school; Alta had completed hers through the 2nd grade of elementary school; and Thomas was also attending school. Their adopted daughter, Estelle Mary Hobin, was 18 years old, had been born in Ohio, had completed her education through the 8th grade of elementary school, and had not attended school within the census year. She had lived in rural St. Louis County in 1935, and the Reed family had all lived in St. Louis City in 1935.2 
Draft Registration*15 February 1942He completed his World War II Draft Registration Card, reporting his full name as Cecelia Mary Dolan, on 15 February 1942 in St. Lous, Missouri. His home address was 1224 Griefield Place, St. Louis, Missouri.3 

Family

 Thomas B. Reed b. 27 Aug 1904, d. 16 Jan 1955

Citations

  1. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Thomas B. Reed of 2901 Madison, East St. Louis, Missouri, and Cecelia Mary Dolan of 5146 Minerva Avenue, East St. Louis, Missouri, about 1939, referencing marriage license published on 18 November 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, citing https://www.newspapers.com/image/204421212/,0.35849184,0.6057908,0.7823901&xid=3398. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  2. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas B. and Cecelia Reed, Year: 1940; Census Place: Normandy, St Louis, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02153; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 95-264. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Thomas Bert Reed of St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA, age 37, born on 27 August 1904 at Fort Scott, Kansas, USA, registered on 15 February 1942 in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA, describing him as 5' 5½“ in height, weighing 175, Ruddy complexion, Gray eyes and Brown hair, and a scar on the right side of his head, other members of his household included his wife Cecelia Reed, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Missouri, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 267. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

Jesse Washington Dolberry1

b. 2 September 1888, d. 17 April 1923
Family
Birth*2 September 1888Jesse Washington Dolberry was born on 2 September 1888 in Jackson County, Alabama.1 
Marriage*He married, as her first husband, Maude Theora Kellett.2,1 
Death*17 April 1923He died on 17 April 1923 in Texas at age 341 
Burial* and was buried in Flatwood Cemetery, Eastland County, Texas.1 

Family

 Maude Theora Kellett b. 9 Aug 1888, d. 18 May 1981
Child 1.Sterling Price Dolberry1,3 b. 8 Sep 1909, d. 26 Apr 1982

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Jesse Washington Dolberry, Memorial# 89089747. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Maude Theora (Kellett) Evans, Memorial# 86257796.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sterling Price Dolberry, Memorial# 149701540.

Sterling Price Dolberry1

b. 8 September 1909, d. 26 April 1982
Family
Father*Jesse Washington Dolberry2,1 b. 2 Sep 1888, d. 17 Apr 1923
Mother*Maude Theora Kellett3,1 b. 9 Aug 1888, d. 18 May 1981
Birth*8 September 1909Sterling Price Dolberry was born on 8 September 1909 in Eastland, Eastland County, Texas.4,1 
Name VariationHis name occasionally was found in records as Sterling W. Dolberry.5,6 
(Son) Death17 April 1923Sterling was 14 years old when his father died on 17 April 1923 at age 34.2 
(Son) MarriageHis mother married again about a year later to Crethel David Evans.7,3 
Marriage*12 October 1938He married first, as her first husband, Virginia Ruth Boring, daughter of Arthur E. Boring and Mamie Hilda Hand, on 12 October 1938 in Smith County, Texas.8,6 
Census US 1940*9 May 1940Virginia and Sterling W. Dolberry were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 9 May 1940 at 834 S. Glenwood, Tyler, Smith County, Texas. Sterling was 29 years of age, had completed his education through the 3rd year of high school, and worked as a mechanic for a motor company. His income the previous year had been $1,200. Virginia was 24 years of age, had completed her education through the 3rd year of college, and worked as a chief clerk for a telephone company. Her income the previous year had been $700. They rented their house for $20 per month and had both lived in Tyler in 1935.5 
Draft Registration*16 October 1940Sterling Price Dolberry completed his World War II Draft Registration Card on 16 October 1940 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. His home address was reported as 834 Glenwood, Tyler, and the person who would always know his address as his wife, Virginia Ruth Dolberry. He worked for Young Motor Company in Tyler, and was described as 5' 8 ' in height, weighing 141 lbs., with a light complexion, blue eyes and brown hair.4 
Marriage*16 December 1950He married second, as her third husband, Evelyn Miller, daughter of Leonard W. Miller and Mattie Victoria Webb, on 16 December 1950.1,9,10 
Death*26 April 1982He died on 26 April 1982 in Smith County, Texas, at age 721 
Burial* and was buried in Section H, Plot 772 E 1/2, Grave Site 1, of Rose Hill Cemetery, Tyler, Smith County.1 

Family 1

 Virginia Ruth Boring b. 24 Feb 1917, d. 9 Feb 1998

Family 2

 Evelyn Miller b. 15 Feb 1912, d. 13 May 1986

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Sterling Price Dolberry, Memorial# 149701540. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jesse Washington Dolberry, Memorial# 89089747.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Maude Theora (Kellett) Evans, Memorial# 86257796.
  4. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration on 16 October 1940 in Tyler, Texas, of Sterling Price Dolberry of 834 Glenwood, Tyler, Smith County, Texas, USA, age 31, born on 8 September 1909 at Eastland, Eastland County, Texas, registered on 16 October 1940 in Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA, describing him as 5 8 in height, weighing 141, Light complexion, Blue eyes and Brown hair, other members of his household included his wife, Virginia Rugh Dolberry, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 398. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Sterling W. and Virginia Dolberry, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tyler, Smith, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04137; Page: 68A; Enumeration District: 212-9. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2191] Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 October 1938 in Smith County, Texas, USA of S W Dolberry and Virginia Boring. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Crethel David Evans, Memorial# 86257708.
  8. [S1730] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Virginia Ruth Boring, born on 24 February 1917 at Chicago, Illinois, child of Arthur E Baring and Mamie H Hand, died in 9 February 1998, agency notes: Nov 1936: Name listed as VIRGINIA RUTH BORING; Mar 1946: Name listed as VIRGINIA RUTH DOLBERRY; Sep 1951: Name listed as VIRGINIA HOFFMAN;: Name listed as VIRGINIA BORING DOLBERRY; 12 Feb 1998: Name listed as VIRGINIA R HOFFMAN. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Evelyn Jean (Miller) Dolberry, Memorial# 50204607.
  10. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Mrs. Evelyn McCleskey of Eastland, daughter of Mrs. Mattie Miller, and Sterling Price Dolberry of Tyler, son of Mrs. Crethel Evans of Weatherford, on Saturday, 16 December 1950 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Turner, Eastland, Texas, USA, citing The Tyler Courier-Times, Tyler, Texas, Sunday, 31 December 1950, page 16. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.

Amanda Doles1

b. 1860, d. 18 March 1893
Family
Father*Robert Doles2 b. 1824
Mother*Bernetta Edwards3,4,2 b. 1830
Birth*1860Amanda Doles was born about 1860 in Indiana.5 
Marriage*24 November 1879She married, as his first wife, John A. Barkdull, son of Albert Barkdull and Mary Ann Van Voltenburg, on 24 November 1879 in Tipton County, Indiana.1 
Census US 1880*1 June 1880Amanda and John Barkdull were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 1 June 1880 on Buellton Road or Delaware Street, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. John was 21 years of age and worked as a Laborer, and Amanda was 20 years old and keeping house. John's brother, William, was enumerated with them in 1880. He was 19 years old and working as a Laborer, and a boarder, Benjamin Noftsken, who was 20 years old and working as a laborer, was also enumerated with the Barkdulls in 1880.5 
Death*18 March 1893She died on 18 March 1893 in Elwood County, Indiana, at about age 33.6 

Family

 John A. Barkdull b. Jun 1858, d. 31 Dec 1913

Citations

  1. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 24 November 1879 in Tipton County, of John A. Barkdall and Amanda Doles, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Tipton County, Indiana; marriages 1870-1905 Bk. 4: 1870-1877 Bk. 5: 1877-1 Compiled By Ruth M. Slevin; Book: 5; Page: 201. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Robert and "Brunetta" Doles, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Butler, Miami, Indiana; Roll: M653_281; Page: 103; Family History Library Film: 803281. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Robert Harrison Doles and Bernetta Edwards on 20 October 1849 in Indiana, United States, citing page and referencing FHL Film# 001516616. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S2417] Web: Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1806-1861, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Robert H Doles and Bernetta Edwards on 21 October 1849 in Decatur County, Indiana, USA. Hereinafter cited as Web: Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1806-1861.
  5. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Amanda Barkdull, Year: 1880; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 293; Page: 207b; Enumeration District: 028. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2625] Indiana, U.S., WPA Death Index, 1882-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Amanda Barkdal on 18 March 1893 in Elwood, referencing City Health Office, Elwood. The source of this record is the book 1CH-9 on page 27 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., WPA Death Index, 1882-1920.

Robert Doles1

b. 1824
Family
Birth*1824Robert Doles was born about 1824 in Indiana.1 
Name VariationHis full name was Robert Harrison Doles.2 
Marriage*20 October 1849He married Bernetta Edwards on 20 October 1849.1,2,3 

Family

 Bernetta Edwards b. 1830
Child 1.Amanda Doles1 b. 1860, d. 18 Mar 1893

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Robert and "Brunetta" Doles, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Butler, Miami, Indiana; Roll: M653_281; Page: 103; Family History Library Film: 803281. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Robert Harrison Doles and Bernetta Edwards on 20 October 1849 in Indiana, United States, citing page and referencing FHL Film# 001516616. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S2417] Web: Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1806-1861, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Robert H Doles and Bernetta Edwards on 21 October 1849 in Decatur County, Indiana, USA. Hereinafter cited as Web: Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1806-1861.

(?) Donaldson

Ann Donaldson1

b. 1832
Family
Father*John Donaldson1 b. 1796
Mother*Christina Cresimore1 b. 1795
Birth*1832Ann Donaldson was born about 1832 in Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Christina Donaldson, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Western District, Nicholas, Virginia; Roll: 963; Page: 377a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Beulah Donaldson

b. January 1899
Family
Father*Corda E. Donaldson b. Apr 1876, d. 20 Jan 1906
Mother*Della May Lohman b. 5 Aug 1878, d. 19 Feb 1937
Birth*January 1899Beulah Donaldson was born in January 1899 in Indiana. 
(Daughter) Census US 19001 June 1900Beulah was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Vigo, Knox County, Indiana. She was one year old.1 
(Child) Census US 191019 April 1910Beulah Donaldson was enumerated on the 1910 census, taken on 19 April 1910, with her widowed mother, who was working as a servant in the household of David M. Heckard on Dean Street, Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois. Beulah was 11 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Corda and Della Donaldson, Year: 1900; Census Place: Vigo, Knox, Indiana; Roll: 381; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0050. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David M. Heckard, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lawrenceville Ward 1, Lawrence, Illinois; Roll: T624_297; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1374310. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Corda E. Donaldson1

b. April 1876, d. 20 January 1906
Family
Father*George W. Donaldson2 b. 1844
Mother*Nancy M. Berry2
Birth*April 1876Corda E. Donaldson was born in April 1876 in Indiana.3 
Marriage*23 October 1897He married, as her first husband, Della May Lohman, daughter of Charles M. Lohman and Amanda Jane Faust, on 23 October 1897 in Indiana.1 
Census US 1900*1 June 1900Della and Corda E. Donaldson were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 in Vigo, Knox County, Indiana. Corda was 24 years of age and worked as a coal miner, and Della was 22 years of age. They were both able to read, write and to speak English. They had been married for two years, rented their house, and Della had given birth to one child and she was living and enumerated with her parents in 1900. Beulah was one year old.3 
Death*20 January 1906He was probably the C. E. Donaldson who died on 20 January 1906 in Bicknell, Knox County, Indiana, at age 29.4 

Family

 Della May Lohman b. 5 Aug 1878, d. 19 Feb 1937
Child 1.Beulah Donaldson b. Jan 1899

Citations

  1. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Della M "Lahman" and Corda E Donaldson on 23 October 1897 in Indiana, United States, citing page 548 and referencing FHL Film# 001433322. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George W. and Nancy M. Donaldson, Year: 1880; Census Place: Widner, Knox, Indiana; Roll: 289; Page: 402b; Enumeration District: 128. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Corda and Della Donaldson, Year: 1900; Census Place: Vigo, Knox, Indiana; Roll: 381; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0050. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2625] Indiana, U.S., WPA Death Index, 1882-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, death of C. E. Donaldson, age 29 Years, on 20 January 1906 in Bicknell, Knox County, referencing County Health Office, County Health Office Edwardsport, Indiana. The source of this record is the book H-32 on page 23 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., WPA Death Index, 1882-1920.

Frances Donaldson1

b. 1834
Family
Father*John Donaldson2,3 b. 1796
Mother*Christina Cresimore2,3 b. 1795
Birth*1834Frances Donaldson was born about 1834 in Virginia.3 
Name VariationHer full name was Frances Jane Donaldson.4 
Marriage*1857She married first Charles Crawford, son of John Crawford and Susan Woods, in 1857 in Nicholas County, Virginia.1 
Divorce*Frances (Donaldson) Crawford and Charles Crawford separated, and were likely divorced, before 1867 when Frances married a second time.5 
Marriage*1867She married second, as his first wife, Jesse Crites, son of John Crites and Margaret Skidmore, in 1867 in Braxton County, West Virginia.5 
Census US 1870*18 July 1870Frances and Jesse Crites were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 18 July 1870 near the Braxton Court House Post Office, Franklin, Braxton County, West Virginia. Jesse was 27 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $225, and Frances was 30 years of age and keeping house. Four children were enumerated with the couple in 1870. Their son, Homer, was one year old, and Frances's three children from her first marriage, John H. Crawford, Margaret S. Crawford and Sarah Crawford, were ages 10, 7 and 5 years, respectively.6 
Census US 1880*1 June 1880Frances Jane and Jesse Crites were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 1 June 1880 in Otter, Braxton County, West Virginia. Jesse was 35 years of age and farming, and Frances Jane was 34 years of age and housekeeping. Neither was able to read or write. Their two children, Homer and Daniel, were ages 9 and 8 years, respectively, and were "at home." Frances's two older children from her first marriage were also enumerated with the Crites couple in 1880. John H. Crawford was 22 years of age, recorded as a boarder, and worked as a laborer; and Margaret S. Crawford was 17 years old, also recorded as a boarder, and did housekeeping work. Frances's younger daughter from her first marriage, Sarah Crawford, who was 15 years old, was enumerated in 1880 in the household of Frances's sister, Sarah (Donaldson) Cutlip, and her husband, Allen Cutlip, in Holly, Braxton County.4,7 
Divorce*Frances Jane Crites and Jesse Crites separated, and were likely divorced, before 1891 when Jesse married a second time.8 
(Mother) Census US 190014 June 1900She was enumerated as Frances Crawford on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 in the household of her son and daughter-in-law, Manda C. and John H. Crawford, in Holly, Braxton County, West Virginia. Frances was 60 years of age, divorced, able to both read and write, and had given birth to five children, all of whom were living.9 
(Mother) Death22 June 1900One week after the 1900 census was taken, her son, John, died on 22 June 1900 at age 42.10 

Family 1

 Charles Crawford b. 1833
Children 1.John H. Crawford6 b. 16 Dec 1857, d. 22 Jun 1900
 2.Margaret S. Crawford6 b. 1863
 3.Sarah Crawford6 b. 1865

Family 2

 Jesse Crites b. 1842, d. 5 Feb 1905
Children 1.Homer Crites6 b. 1869
 2.Daniel Crites4 b. 1872

Citations

  1. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Francis Donalson and Charles Crawford in 1857 in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.
  2. [S1387] West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Donaldson and Christina Cresimore on 21 June 1822 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Christina Donaldson, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Western District, Nicholas, Virginia; Roll: 963; Page: 377a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Frances Jane Crites, Year: 1880; Census Place: Otter, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1400; Page: 447B; Enumeration District: 009. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1387] West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Frances Crawford and Jesse Crites in 1867 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States.
  6. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Frances Crites, Year: 1870; Census Place: Franklin, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1685; Page: 426B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Allen and Sarah Cutlip, Year: 1880; Census Place: Holly, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1400; Page: 421D; Enumeration District: 007.
  8. [S1387] West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Jesse Crites and Mary Lawson in 1891 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States.
  9. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John H. and Manda C. Crawford, Year: 1900; Census Place: Holly, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1756; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1241756. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Henry Crawford, Memorial# 117273812. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

George W. Donaldson1

b. 1844
Family
Birth*1844George W. Donaldson was born in 1844 in Indiana.1 
Marriage*14 September 1871He married Nancy M. Berry on 14 September 1871 in Knox County, Indiana.1,2 

Family

 Nancy M. Berry
Child 1.Corda E. Donaldson+1 b. Apr 1876, d. 20 Jan 1906

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George W. and Nancy M. Donaldson, Year: 1880; Census Place: Widner, Knox, Indiana; Roll: 289; Page: 402b; Enumeration District: 128. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2649] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 14 September 1871 in Knox County, Indiana, USA of George W Donaldson and Nancy M Berry, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana State Board of Health Marriage Certificates, 1816-1956, Certificate# 704. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012.

Henry Donaldson1

b. 1836
Family
Father*John Donaldson1 b. 1796
Mother*Christina Cresimore1 b. 1795
Birth*1836Henry Donaldson was born about 1836 in Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Christina Donaldson, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Western District, Nicholas, Virginia; Roll: 963; Page: 377a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

John Donaldson1

b. 1796
Family
Birth*1796John Donaldson was born about 1796 in Virginia.1 
Marriage*21 June 1822He married Christina Cresimore on 21 June 1822 in Greenbrier County, Virginia.2,1 

Family

 Christina Cresimore b. 1795
Children 1.Sarah Donaldson1 b. 1825
 2.Robert Donaldson1 b. 1827
 3.Ann Donaldson1 b. 1832
 4.John Donaldson1 b. 1833
 5.Frances Donaldson+2,1 b. 1834
 6.Henry Donaldson1 b. 1836
 7.Margaret Donaldson1 b. 1847

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Christina Donaldson, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Western District, Nicholas, Virginia; Roll: 963; Page: 377a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Donaldson and Christina Cresimore on 21 June 1822 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.

John Donaldson1

b. 1833
Family
Father*John Donaldson1 b. 1796
Mother*Christina Cresimore1 b. 1795
Birth*1833John Donaldson was born about 1833 in Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Christina Donaldson, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Western District, Nicholas, Virginia; Roll: 963; Page: 377a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Lettice Donaldson1

Family
Relationships2nd great-granddaughter of John Hinds
3rd cousin of Walter Hinds
ChartsDescendants of John Hinds, including our Walters and Ralphs
Father*Samuel Donaldson1
Mother*_____ Bell1
(Granddaughter) EstateIn his will dated 01 August 1755, her grandfather Andrew Bell of Ardleny bequeathed to each of his granddaughters, Lettice Donaldson, Lettice Hinds and Lettice Ginty, £10 to be raised out of the lands of Lavagh upon their marriages, and in case any of the granddaughters should die unmarried, their legacies were to revert to their respective mothers.1 

Citations

  1. [S1618] Crossle Genealogical Abstracts, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, Prerogative will, Andrew Bell, 1755, Ardleny, County Cavan, Ireland. Hereinafter cited as Crossle Genealogical Abstracts.

Margaret Donaldson1

b. 1847
Family
Father*John Donaldson1 b. 1796
Mother*Christina Cresimore1 b. 1795
Birth*1847Margaret Donaldson was born about 1847 in Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Christina Donaldson, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Western District, Nicholas, Virginia; Roll: 963; Page: 377a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Robert Donaldson1

b. 1827
Family
Father*John Donaldson1 b. 1796
Mother*Christina Cresimore1 b. 1795
Birth*1827Robert Donaldson was born about 1827 in Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Christina Donaldson, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Western District, Nicholas, Virginia; Roll: 963; Page: 377a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Samuel Donaldson1

Family
ChartsDescendants of John Hinds, including our Walters and Ralphs
Marriage*He married _____ Bell, daughter of Andrew Bell and Lettice __?__.1 
(Witness to Deed) Marriage Settlement2 June 1752Samuel was identified as of the town of Cavan in County Cavan, gentleman, when he witnessed an articles of marriage agreement dated 2 June 1752 made between Andrew Bell of Aghacreevy, County Cavan, and Andrew Bell, his son and heir apparent, of the one part, Ann Clarke of Putiaghan, spinster, of the other part and Walter Hinds of Corrakane of the third part, all in the county of Cavan concerning a marriage to be had between Andrew Bell, the son of Andrew, and Ann Clarke. The two Andrew Bells were Samuel's father-in-law and brother-in-law.2 
(Son-in-Law) Probate13 March 1756Probate was granted on the estate of his father-in-law Andrew Bell of Ardleny on 13 March 1756 to Robert Bell, the son and one of the executors named in Andrew's will, saving the right of Lettice Bell, Samuel Donaldson, Reverend Michael Neligan and Alexander Delanouze, the other executors.3 
(Son-in-Law) EstateSamuel Donaldson was an executor for the will of his father-in-law Andrew Bell of Ardleny. Andrew's will confirmed that his wife Lettice Bell was to receive £14 yearly for life out of the lands of Aghacreevy as reserved to her by their marriage settlement upon the marriage of his son Andrew Bell. He bequeathed his son Andrew 5 shillings, having already settled on him the lands of Aghacreevy. His son Robert Bell was to receive his title and the lease of Ardleny when he came of age and his daughter Ann was to receive £100, provided she marry into a good protestant family. His granddaughters, Lettice Donaldson, Lettice Hinds and Lettice Ginty were each to receive £10 to be raised out of the lands of Lavagh upon their marriages, and in case any of the granddaughters should die unmarried, their legacies were to revert to their respective mothers.

Andrew's will then reviewed the line of succession, stating that if his son Andrew were to die without male issue, then the estate settled on him was to revert to the testator's son Robert Bell and his male issue. Failing such, his interest in Aghacreevy was to revert to the male issue of his eldest daughter and so on to the male issue of his youngest daughter successively. If his son Robert Bell were to die without male or female issue, the profits of Ardleny and Lavagh were to return in the same kind to his other five daughters and their heirs. (None of his children, other than Andrew and Robert, were named.)

He appointed his loving son Robert Bell, his wife Lettice Bell, his son-in-law Samuel Donaldson, Reverend Michael Neligan and Alexander Delanouze executors, and stated his desire that his son Robert might be directed by his other executors, and that he was not to marry without their consent. He further directed that the legacies charged on the lands of Lavagh were to be paid out of profits thereof, and further profits were to then return to his son Robert and his issue.

The will was witnessed by his son-in-law John Ginty, John Wilson and George Finley.3 

Family

 _____ Bell
Child 1.Lettice Donaldson3

Citations

  1. [S497] Marguerite Clayton (Michigan), compiler, "Hinds Family Research Collection" (Research results and analysis, letters and photos, in the possession of Shirley Ertz of Nebraska), Andrew Bell (d. 1755) Family Tree obtained from Beverley Mackey. Hereinafter cited as "Hinds Family Research Collection."
  2. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Transcripts of memorials of deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms. Most are now digitized and available online at www.familysearch.org, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah: 1756; Film number 461377; Volume 180; Pages 391-392; Deed number 121034. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929.
  3. [S1618] Crossle Genealogical Abstracts, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, Prerogative will, Andrew Bell, 1755, Ardleny, County Cavan, Ireland. Hereinafter cited as Crossle Genealogical Abstracts.

Sarah Donaldson1

b. 1825
Family
Father*John Donaldson1 b. 1796
Mother*Christina Cresimore1 b. 1795
Birth*1825Sarah Donaldson was born about 1825 in Virginia.1 
Marriage*1867She married, as his second wife, Allen Cutlip in 1867 in Braxton County, West Virginia.2 
Census US 1880*21 June 1880Sarah and Allen Cutlip were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 21 June 1880 in Holly, Braxton County, West Virginia. Allen was 64 years of age and a farmer, and Sarah was 60 years of age and keeping house. Neither was able to read or write. Two of Allen's children from his first marriage were enumerated with them, as was a granddaughter and a niece. Allen's son, George Wesley, was 32 years of age, single, unable to read or write, and worked as a farmer. Allen's daughter, Margaret A. Crawford, was 37 years of age, divorced, unable to read or write, and worked as a clothes washer. Her daughter, Medora J. Crawford, was 6 years old. Sarah and Allen's niece, Sarah Crawford, who was 15 years old and the daughter of Sarah (Donaldson) Cutlip's sister, Frances (Donaldson) Crawford Crites, was also enumerated with the Cutlip family in 1880. Her mother and siblings were enumerated that year in the household of her mother and stepfather, Jesse Crites, in Otter, Braxton County.3 
(Stepmother) Relationship NoteIt troubles us that we have not yet been able to identify the husband of Sarah's stepdaughter, Margaret A. (Cutlip) Crawford. We know his surname was Crawford, and that he and Margaret had separated, and likely divorced, before the 1880 census was taken. Margaret and their daughter, Medora J. Crawford, were enumerated in 1880 in the household of Margaret's father and stepmother, Sarah and Allen Cutlip, in Holly, Braxton County, West Virginia. Medora, who was born about 1874, died in April of 1885 at age 12.

We had originally thought that Margaret A. (Cutlip) Crawford's husband might become important in our search for Brick Wall Harry Crawford because we had been concentrating our search for Harry among the Braxton County, West Virginia Crawfords. Medora's mother, Margaret A. (Cutlip) Crawford, was the stepdaughter of Sarah (Donaldson) Cutlip, who was a sister of Frances (Donaldson) Crawford Crites who had married, as her first husband, Charles Crawford, a son of John Crawford and Susan (Woods) Crawford, whose extended family had ended up becoming the primary focus of Harry's Brick Wall research. We noted that Sarah Crawford, the younger daughter of Frances (Donaldson) Crawford Crites and her first husband, Charles Crawford, was also enumerated in Allen Cutlip's household on the 1880 census.

If anyone reading this can help us identify the husband of Margaret A. (Cutlip) Crawford, please contact us.3,4 

Family

 Allen Cutlip b. 1816

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Christina Donaldson, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Western District, Nicholas, Virginia; Roll: 963; Page: 377a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Allen Cutlip and Sarah Donalson in 1867 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.
  3. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Allen and Sarah Cutlip, Year: 1880; Census Place: Holly, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1400; Page: 421D; Enumeration District: 007. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Dora J Crawford in April 1885 in Holly District, Braxton County, West Virginia, age 12, born about 1873 in Braxton County, daughter of Margaret Crawford, referencing FHL Film# 572705. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

August F. Donk1

b. 13 February 1846, d. 28 June 1894
Family
Birth*13 February 1846August Ferdinand Donk was born on 13 February 1846 in Germany.2 
Marriage*13 February 1869He married Emilie Martini on 13 February 1869 in St. Louis, Missouri.1 
Death*28 June 1894He died on 28 June 1894 in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 482 
Burial* and was buried in Block 200, Lot 2655 of Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis.2 

Family

 Emilie Martin b. 6 Dec 1847, d. 4 Oct 1926
Child 1.Lydia Donk+1 b. Jan 1882

Citations

  1. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, August F. Donk and Emilie Martini, St. Louis, 13 February 1869. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, August Ferdinand Donk, Memorial# 18835663. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Lydia Donk1

b. January 1882
Family
Father*August F. Donk3 b. 13 Feb 1846, d. 28 Jun 1894
Mother*Emilie Martin2 b. 6 Dec 1847, d. 4 Oct 1926
Birth*January 1882Lydia Donk was born about January 1882 in Missouri.4,2 
(Daughter) Census US 19005 June 1900Lydia was enumerated on the 1900 census in the household of her mother taken on 5 June 1900 at 3675 Castleman Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri. She was 18 years old and had not attended school within the year.2 
Marriage*She married Harry C. Gordon, son of John Gordon and Mary Emma Flack.1 
Census US 1910*27 April 1910Lydia and Harry C. Gordon appeared on the 1910 census taken on 27 April 1910 at 3648 Russell Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri. Harry was 29 years of age and worked as a superintendent in a lamp company, and Lydia was 28. They rented their house, had been married for seven years and Lydia had given birth to one child, who was still living, and enumerated with his parents in 1910. Young Carriel was 4 years old.4 

Family

 Harry C. Gordon b. 9 Jul 1880, d. 31 Jul 1941
Child 1.Carriel D. Gordon1 b. 1906

Citations

  1. [S1731] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com (interactive with www.familysearch.org), marriage license# A27865, Carriel D. Gordon and Elizabeth Bohanon, Cleveland, 19 September 1935. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Amilie F. Donk, St Louis Ward 24, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0358; FHL microfilm: 1240899. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, August F. Donk and Emilie Martini, St. Louis, 13 February 1869. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  4. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Harry C. and Lydia D. Gordon, St Louis Ward 13, Saint Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T624_817; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0217; FHL microfilm: 1374830. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Maria Donnelly1

Family
Marriage*She married Thomas Ray.1 

Family

 Thomas Ray
Child 1.Thomas A. Ray1

Citations

  1. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Church Records, marriage on 29 October 1877 of Thomas A. Ray of Lower Mount Street, son of Thomas Ray and Maria Donnelly, and Josephina Byrne of Kenilworth Square, daughter of Joseph Byrne and Carolina Byrne, at the Roman Catholic Church at Rathmines, County Dublin, Michael Byrne and Maria Agnete Byrne signing as witnesses, with the church register page attached. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.

_____ Donnelly1

Family
Marriage*He married Anna Maria __?__.1 

Family

 Anna Maria __?__

Citations

  1. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Transcripts of memorials of deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms. Most are now digitized and available online at www.familysearch.org, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah: 1813; Film number 545087; Volume 663; Pages 573-575; Deed number 457689. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929.

Nehemiah Donnerswilde

(Neighbor) Land Transfer20 December 1796Jonathan Bolton of Bridgewater, in the County of Plymouth, purchased land in Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts, with his son John Bolton of Freetown, a yeoman, from Beuthal Borden, a yeoman, for the sum of $275. The deed was dated on 20 December 1796, signed and delivered on 3 Jul 1799, but not recorded until 15 Dec 1805. The land was described as a certain tract of land lying in Freetown, bounded Westerly by the land of Perigrine White, Southeasterly by the highway, Easterly by the land of Francis Pigsley and Nehemiah Donnerswilde and Northerly by the land of Augustus Chase. It was recorded as "containing 50 acres, be it more or less," and was signed by Beuthal Borden and Mary Borden with John Borden and Thomas White as witnesses.1 

Citations

  1. [S597] Bristol County (Mass.) deed records, v. 1-556, (1686-1900 and 1686-1956) index -, 1686-1956. Microreproduction of original records in the registrar's office, Taunton, Massachusetts. Includes index. Note: Part I of Volume 7, pages 1-654 of this series was found on Film# 1405193 and has been referenced separately in this project as Source# 597. volume 85, pages 442-443; on microfilm volume 84-85 for 1804-1805, Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Bristol County, Massachusetts Deeds: Taunton Registry (1686-1900).