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Generation: 1
Generation: 2
2. | Rebecca Pryor (1.Mary1) was born about 1704 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died in 1766 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Will: 7 May 1748, Goochland County, Virginia, USA
- Probate: 19 Sep 1750, Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Rebecca married Robert Woodson about 1729. Robert (son of Benjamin Lewis Woodson and Sarah Porter) was born about 1708 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died on 19 Sep 1750 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Elizabeth Woodson
was born in 1738 in Virginia, USA; died in 1778/1829.
- 4. Mary Woodson
was born in 1740 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died in 1829 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA.
- 5. Sarah Woodson
was born in 1744 in Virginia, USA; died in South Carolina.
- 6. James Woodson
was born in 1732 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Sep 1834 in Union County, South Carolina, USA.
- 7. Benjamin Woodson
was born in 1734 in Virginia, USA.
- 8. Robert Woodson
was born in 1734 in Virginia, USA.
- 9. John Woodson
was born about 1730 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Sep 1798 in Cumberland County, VA.
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Generation: 3
3. | Elizabeth Woodson (2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1738 in Virginia, USA; died in 1778/1829. Other Events and Attributes:
- Birth: 1734, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth married Shadrack Mimms on 24 May 1760 in St James Northam, Goochland County, VA. Shadrack (son of David Mimms and Agnes Weldy) was born about 1734; died about 1777 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Elizabeth Woodson Mimms
was born on 3 Apr 1769 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died about 1823 in Kentucky.
- 11. Robert Mimms
was born on 29 Jun 1764 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died about 1828 in Logan, KY.
- 12. Susanah Mimms
was born on 24 Jun 1776; died in 1777/1870.
- 13. Martha Mimms
was born on 17 Jan 1774; died in 1775/1868.
- 14. Sally Mimms
was born in Jul 1771; died in 1772/1865.
- 15. Mary Mimms
was born on 18 Jun 1766; died in 1767/1860.
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4. | Mary Woodson (2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1740 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died in 1829 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA. Mary married Ayres Layne on 15 Apr 1759 in Dover Church, VA. Ayres was born in 1724 in Essex County, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Aug 1795 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. George Woodson Layne
was born in 1781; died in Feb 1863 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA.
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6. | James Woodson (2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1732 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Sep 1834 in Union County, South Carolina, USA. James married Elizabeth Whitlock on 23 Jul 1754 in St James Northam, Goochland County, VA. Elizabeth was born in 1719/1743; died in 1773/1832. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Thomas Woodson
was born on 28 Feb 1767 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1768/1857.
- 18. Sally Woodson
was born on 25 May 1769 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1770/1863.
- 19. Gillie Woodson
was born on 13 Jan 1765 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1766/1859.
- 20. James Woodson
was born on 10 Mar 1758 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1759/1848.
- 21. Jeanie Woodson
was born on 2 May 1760 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1761/1854.
- 22. Cary Woodson
was born on 11 May 1771 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1806/1862.
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9. | John Woodson (2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1730 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Sep 1798 in Cumberland County, VA. John married Elizabeth about 1747 in Cumberland, Cumberland County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Ann Woodson
was born about 1747; died in 1734/1829.
- 27. Martha Woodson
was born in 1753 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died in 1827.
- 28. John Woodson
was born in 1755 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA.
- 29. Anderson Woodson
was born in 1752 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Oct 1826 in Campbell County, VA.
- 30. Drusilla Watkins Woodson
was born about 1759 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died in 1772/1853.
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Generation: 4
10. | Elizabeth Woodson Mimms (3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 3 Apr 1769 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died about 1823 in Kentucky. Elizabeth married Robert Cornet Poor on 7 Feb 1787 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA. Robert (son of Abraham Poor and Judith Gardener) was born on 18 Jun 1763 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died in 1801 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Mary Poor
was born in 1790 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died in Feb 1827 in Logan County, KY.
- 32. Drury Woodson Poor
was born on 7 Dec 1787 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died in 1854 in Frankfort, KY.
- 33. Robert E. Poor
was born in 1792; and died.
- 34. Elizabeth Poor
was born on 21 Jul 1795; died on 30 Jan 1826 in Logan County, KY.
- 35. Nancy B. Poor
was born in 1796; and died.
- 36. James Poor
was born in 1797; died in 1857.
- 37. Martha Ann Poor
was born in 1794 in Kentucky; died on 8 Jul 1853.
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Elizabeth married Jr. William Hodges on 4 Sep 1806. William was born in 1754/1786; died in 1811/1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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17. | Thomas Woodson (6.James3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 28 Feb 1767 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1768/1857. Notes:
Source: Register of St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co., VA
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18. | Sally Woodson (6.James3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 May 1769 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1770/1863. Notes:
Source: Register of St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co., VA
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19. | Gillie Woodson (6.James3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 13 Jan 1765 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1766/1859. Notes:
Source: Register of St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co., VA
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23. | Rebecca Woodson (7.Benjamin3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 29 Mar 1766 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1767/1860. Notes:
Source: Register of St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co., VA
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24. | Sarah Woodson (7.Benjamin3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 Jul 1768 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1769/1862. Notes:
Source: Register of St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co., VA
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25. | Tabitha Woodson (7.Benjamin3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Jul 1763 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1764/1857. Notes:
Source: Register of St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co., VA
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30. | Drusilla Watkins Woodson (9.John3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1759 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died in 1772/1853. Notes:
A letter from Nadine Picard on May 27th, 1995.
...Lucy Walker Gannaway was born around 1762 if we believe the VA Revolutionary War Pension Application. The application was from 1843 and stated was 81 years old in 1843. I thought Lucy was Drusilla Walker's sister, but if Drusilla Walker's mother Drusilla Woodson, was born in 1759 then she is only 3 years older than Lucy and cannot be Lucy's mother. William Walker born in 1740 could be the father. Was William Walker married before making them half sisters? Do I have an incorrect date?...
A descendancy chart from Bob Walker shows Drusilla Watkins Woodson as being born 1747. This would allow Drusilla to be fifteen when Lucy was born.
Family/Spouse: William Walker. William was born in 1740; died in Jun 1797 in Prince Edward County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 5
31. | Mary Poor (10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1790 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died in Feb 1827 in Logan County, KY. Mary married John M. James on 26 Mar 1807 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA. John (son of William James and Mary Hines) was born in 1775 in Virginia, USA; died in 1827 in Logan County, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 57. John R. James
was born on 15 Feb 1815 in Vitginia, USA; died on 25 Oct 1887 in Clay County, MO.
- 58. Nancy Gardner James
was born on 13 Sep 1821 in Logan, KY; died in 1875.
- 59. Elizabeth James
was born on 25 Nov 1816 in Logan, KY; died on 2 Nov 1904 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO.
- 60. Robert Sallee James
was born on 17 Jul 1818 in Logan County, KY; died on 18 Aug 1850 in Gold fields near Placerville, El Dorado County, CA.
- 61. Drury Woodson James
was born on 14 Nov 1826 in Logan County, KY; died on 1 Jul 1910 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
- 62. Thomas Martin James
was born on 8 Apr 1823 in Logan County, KY; died on 25 Dec 1903 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO.
- 63. William James
was born on 11 Sep 1811 in Big Whipoorwill, Logan County, KY; died on 14 Nov 1895 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO.
- 64. Mary James
was born on 28 Sep 1809 in Kentucky; died on 23 Jul 1877 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO.
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32. | Drury Woodson Poor (10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 7 Dec 1787 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died in 1854 in Frankfort, KY. Drury married Elizabeth Ellen Britt on 4 Feb 1808 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Jr. William Britt and Sarah Poor) was born on 30 Dec 1788 in Virginia, USA; died on 8 Jun 1866 in Logan County, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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41. | John Wilson Mimms (11.Robert4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1808 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in Apr 1869 in Missouri. John married Mary James about 1827 in Logan County, KY. Mary (daughter of John M. James and Mary Poor) was born on 28 Sep 1809 in Kentucky; died on 23 Jul 1877 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 87. Thomas Martin Mimms
was born on 27 Nov 1846; died in 1847/1936.
- 88. Nancy Catherine Mimms
was born on 15 Aug 1843; died in 1844/1937.
- 89. Jr. John Wilson Mimms
was born on 4 Jul 1831 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died in 1848/1921.
- 90. Drury Lilburn Mimms
was born on 9 May 1833; died in 1834/1923.
- 91. Mary Elizabeth Mimms
was born on 18 Oct 1837; died in 1838/1931.
- 92. Henry Clay Mimms
was born on 13 Aug 1857; died in 1858/1947.
- 93. Sarah Ann Mimms
was born on 3 May 1849; died in 1850/1943.
- 94. Robert B. Mimms
was born on 30 Mar 1830 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died on 28 Dec 1891.
- 95. George Tillman Mimms
was born on 6 Nov 1841; died in 1842/1931.
- 96. David Woodson Mimms
was born on 23 Aug 1835; died in 1836/1925.
- 97. Lucy Francis Mimms
was born on 14 Jul 1839 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died in Jul 1879.
- 98. Zerelda Amanda Mimms
was born on 21 Jul 1845 in Logan County, KY; died on 13 Nov 1900 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO; was buried on 29 Jun 1902 in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Kearney, Clay County, MO.
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45. | Jane Woodson Layne (16.George4, 4.Mary3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 29 Jan 1822 in Nelson County, VA; died on 24 Feb 1902 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA. Jane married Daniel Sheffey Miller about 1845. Daniel was born on 2 Oct 1818; died on 18 Jul 1900 in Bedford, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 99. Sarah Frances Miller
was born on 22 Jan 1853 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA; died on 27 May 1879 in Lynchburg, VA.
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47. | Charles Walker (30.Drusilla4, 9.John3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1768; died on 9 May 1809. Charles married Susannah GannawayBuckingham County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 100. Daniel Walker
was born in 1793; died in 1878.
- 101. Catherine Walker
was born on 10 Sep 1796 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 12 Sep 1875 in Smythe County, VA.
- 102. Lockey Walker
was born in 1798 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died in 1860 in Shelbina, MO.
- 103. Charles Walker
was born in 1800 in Virginia, USA.
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48. | Drucilla Woodson Walker (30.Drusilla4, 9.John3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1774 in Cumberland County, VA. Notes:
There is conflicting information on Drucilla...was she a Woodson or a Walker to begin with? Another date of birth given is 1758.
Was John Woodson her father or William Walker?
Drucilla married Edmund Gannaway on 22 Nov 1788. Edmund was born on 6 Jun 1760 in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA; died on 24 Mar 1820 in Maury County, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 6
59. | Elizabeth James (31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 Nov 1816 in Logan, KY; died on 2 Nov 1904 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. Elizabeth married Tillman Howard West in 1837 in Logan, KY. Tillman was born in 1791/1818; died on 3 Oct 1844 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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60. | Robert Sallee James (31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 Jul 1818 in Logan County, KY; died on 18 Aug 1850 in Gold fields near Placerville, El Dorado County, CA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 28 Sep 1850, Platte, Clay, Missouri; Census
Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: [Broderbund WFT Vol. 15, Ed. 1, Tree #1589]
After Robert and Mary married they moved to Kentucky and settled near Adairville, Logan County. They bought a 275-acre farm and this is where Jesse was born as well as Susan. Robert graduated from Georgetown College in Kentucky in June 1843 and received a Master of Arts Degree in 1847. He was an ordained Baptist minister in 1839. Two years before he graduated, he met and married Zerelda Cole, who was a student in a Catholic convent in Lexington, Kentucky. Robert worked his farm during the week with seven faithful Negro servants and served God on Sunday as a preacher, but was never paid for preaching. Two of the churches he founded are still inexistence today. They are the Providence Baptist Church in Clay Co. and the Pisgah Baptist Church near Excelsior Springs, Mo. Robert was also one of the founders of the William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. His wife, Zerelda, told she saw her husband baptize as many as 65 people on one occasion. Jesse was baptized near the same place years later after returning from the Civil War. It was said by Zerelda, that had not Robert gone to the gold fields of California in 1850 to preach to the miners for a year that Frank and Jesse would not have had their violent history. Jesse pleaded with his father not to go. It took four months to get there and just three weeks later Robert died.
BIOGRAPHY: [Broderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #2180]
Graduated from Georgetown College, Kentucky, and became a Baptist preacher. Moved to Clay Co., MO, and became pastor of New Hope Baptist Church there. Was a co-founder and trustee of William Jewell College. Went to California to look for gold in 1850 and died shortly thereafter. Was buried in an unmarked grave in California. (K. G. Lindsay)
Robert married Zerelda Elizabeth Cole on 28 Dec 1841 in Stamping Ground, Scott County, KY. Zerelda (daughter of James Cole and Sallie Lindsay) was born on 29 Jan 1825 in Black Horse Tavern, Woodford County, KY; died on 10 Feb 1911 in Oklahoma City, Cleveland County, OK; was buried after 10 Feb 1911 in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Kearney, Clay County, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 137. Jesse Woodson James
was born on 5 Sep 1847 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died on 3 Apr 1882 in St Joseph, Buchanan County, MO; was buried on 29 Jun 1902 in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Kearney, Clay County, MO.
- 138. Alexander Franklin James
was born on 10 Jan 1843 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died on 15 Feb 1915 in Fletcher, OK; was buried after 6 Jul 1944 in Hill Park Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, MO.
- 139. Susan Lavinia James
was born on 25 Nov 1849 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died on 3 Mar 1889 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX; was buried after 3 Mar 1889 in Riverside Cemetery, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX.
- 140. Robert R. James
was born on 19 Jul 1845 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died on 21 Aug 1845 in Kearney, Clay County, MO.
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61. | Drury Woodson James (31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 Nov 1826 in Logan County, KY; died on 1 Jul 1910 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA. Drury married Louise Barnes in 1842/1875. Louise was born in 1821/1841; died in 1842/1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Drury married Mary Louisa Dunn on 15 Sep 1861 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, CA. Mary was born in 1846 in Australia; died on 8 Apr 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 141. Marcie L. James
was born in 1847/1876; died in 1869/1958.
- 142. William James
was born in 1847/1876; died in 1853/1955.
- 143. Helen James
was born in 1870 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, CA.
- 144. Lena James
was born on 30 May 1871 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, CA; died on 31 Jan 1920.
- 145. Caroline James
was born on 22 Feb 1872 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, CA.
- 146. Charles James
was born on 22 Feb 1872 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, CA.
- 147. Edward James
was born in 1874 in San Louis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, CA.
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62. | Thomas Martin James (31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 8 Apr 1823 in Logan County, KY; died on 25 Dec 1903 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. Thomas married Susan Sarah Woodward on 25 Jul 1847 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA. Susan was born in 1808/1831 in Vitginia, USA; died in Jan 1916. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Thomas married Sarah Ann Woodson in 1840/1873. Sarah was born in 1819/1839; died in 1840/1923. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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63. | William James (31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Sep 1811 in Big Whipoorwill, Logan County, KY; died on 14 Nov 1895 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: [Broderbund WFT Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #0933
BIOGRAPHY: William was a Methodist preacher.
William married Mary Ann Varble on 2 Dec 1843. Mary was born on 12 Dec 1822 in Oldham County, KY; died before 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 150. Julia James
was born in 1832/1859; died in 1837/1941.
- 151. Thomas James
was born in 1832/1859; died in 1838/1938.
- 152. William James
was born in 1845 in Mississippi.
- 153. Mary James
was born in 1832/1859; died in 1848/1941.
- 154. Laura James
was born in 1832/1859; died in 1848/1941.
- 155. George James
was born in 1832/1859; died in 1838/1938.
- 156. Alice James
was born in 1832/1859; died in 1848/1941.
- 157. Luther James
was born in 1832/1859; died in 1838/1938.
- 158. Gustavus James
was born in 1832/1859; died in 1838/1938.
- 159. Lucy James
was born in 1832/1861; died in 1848/1943.
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William married Mary Ann Gibson Marsh on 24 Apr 1865. Mary was born in 1809/1847; died in 1868/1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
William married Mary Barbee in 1828/1861. Mary was born in 1807/1827; died in 1828/1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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64. | Mary James (31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 28 Sep 1809 in Kentucky; died on 23 Jul 1877 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. Mary married John Wilson Mimms about 1827 in Logan County, KY. John (son of Robert Mimms and Lucy Poor) was born about 1808 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in Apr 1869 in Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 160. Thomas Martin Mimms
was born on 27 Nov 1846; died in 1847/1936.
- 161. Nancy Catherine Mimms
was born on 15 Aug 1843; died in 1844/1937.
- 162. Jr. John Wilson Mimms
was born on 4 Jul 1831 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died in 1848/1921.
- 163. Drury Lilburn Mimms
was born on 9 May 1833; died in 1834/1923.
- 164. Mary Elizabeth Mimms
was born on 18 Oct 1837; died in 1838/1931.
- 165. Henry Clay Mimms
was born on 13 Aug 1857; died in 1858/1947.
- 166. Sarah Ann Mimms
was born on 3 May 1849; died in 1850/1943.
- 167. Robert B. Mimms
was born on 30 Mar 1830 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died on 28 Dec 1891.
- 168. George Tillman Mimms
was born on 6 Nov 1841; died in 1842/1931.
- 169. David Woodson Mimms
was born on 23 Aug 1835; died in 1836/1925.
- 170. Lucy Francis Mimms
was born on 14 Jul 1839 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died in Jul 1879.
- 171. Zerelda Amanda Mimms
was born on 21 Jul 1845 in Logan County, KY; died on 13 Nov 1900 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO; was buried on 29 Jun 1902 in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Kearney, Clay County, MO.
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78. | Jr. James Poor (36.James5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1819; died in 1820/1909. Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: [Broderbund WFT Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #0933
BIOGRAPHY: James, Jr., M.D. died in the Gold Rush to California via the route of Isthmus of Panama
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98. | Zerelda Amanda Mimms (41.John5, 11.Robert4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 21 Jul 1845 in Logan County, KY; died on 13 Nov 1900 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO; was buried on 29 Jun 1902 in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Kearney, Clay County, MO. Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: [Broderbund WFT Vol. 15, Ed. 1, Tree #1589
Zee, as called by Jesse was the wife and first cousin of Jesse Woodson James. Zee's mother, Mary, was a sister of the Rev. Robert S. James, the father of Jesse and Frank.
Zee's house in 1900 was described as a neat little cottage standing alone on a wide stretch of ground. It was sparsely furnished with a faded carpet on the floor, a picture of her late husband, a small table with a Bible on it, several chairs and starched, lace curtains.
Jesse Jr. and Stella's wedding was held in the parlor of his mothers home, as she was too sick to attend the wedding.
Zerelda died in 1900. Don't know where she was first buried but on 29 June 1902 she finally rested next to Jesse in Mt. Olivet Cem., Kearney, Clay, Mo. She hadn't sufficient funds to pay her debt. Jesse sold her house for $1300.00 in 1901 to pay the bills. After the estate was settled Jesse received $293.00 and Mary received $75.00.
Zerelda married Jesse Woodson James on 24 Apr 1874 in Wife's Sister's Home, Kearney, Clay County, MO. Jesse (son of Robert Sallee James and Zerelda Elizabeth Cole) was born on 5 Sep 1847 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died on 3 Apr 1882 in St Joseph, Buchanan County, MO; was buried on 29 Jun 1902 in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Kearney, Clay County, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 177. Mary Jane Susan James
was born on 17 Jun 1879 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN; died on 11 Oct 1935 in Kearney, Clay County, MO.
- 178. Gould James
was born in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN; died in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN.
- 179. Montgomery James
was born in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN; died in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN.
- 180. Jesse Edwards James
was born on 31 Aug 1875 in Nashville, TN; died on 26 Mar 1951 in Glendale, CA; was buried after 26 Mar 1951 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA.
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99. | Sarah Frances Miller (45.Jane5, 16.George4, 4.Mary3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 22 Jan 1853 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA; died on 27 May 1879 in Lynchburg, VA. Sarah married William H. Jennings about 1867. William was born in 1838 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Sep 1929 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 181. Lelia W. Jennings
was born on 25 Oct 1870 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Dec 1957 in Lynchburg, VA.
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104. | Jane Gannaway (48.Drucilla5, 30.Drusilla4, 9.John3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1799 in Virginia, USA; died in 1870 in Salem, Essex County, Marion County, OR. Jane married Benjamin Gholson on 31 Aug 1815 in Maury County, TN. Benjamin (son of Francis Gholson and Mary Craig) was born on 17 Dec 1793 in Scott County, KY; died on 19 Feb 1856 in Polk County, OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 182. James W. Gholson
was born in 1842; died in Whitman County, WA.
- 183. Jerusha E. Gholson
was born in 1844 in Henry County, IA; died in 1877 in Lane County, OR.
- 184. Elizabeth Gholson
was born on 8 Sep 1816 in Maury County, TN; died on 4 Sep 1869 in Polk County, OR.
- 185. Minerva Gholson
was born on 2 Jan 1824 in White County, IL; died about 1900 in Washington; was buried in Washington.
- 186. Gholson
was born in 1818 in Maury County, TN.
- 187. Martha Gholson
was born in 1822 in White County, IL.
- 188. Alvira Gholson
was born in 1820 in Maury County, TN.
- 189. Mary C. Gholson
was born about 1827 in White County, IL.
- 190. William Gholson
was born in 1830 in Gallatin County, IL.
- 191. Lydia Gholson
was born in 1832 in Schuyler County, IL; died in 1891 in Whitman County, WA.
- 192. Edmond F. Gholson
was born in Feb 1834; died on 3 Jul 1918 in Salem, Essex County, Marion County, OR.
- 193. Eliza Jane Gholson
was born in 1836 in Schuyler County, IL.
- 194. Rosen Rosanna Gholson
was born in 1840 in Henry County, IA.
- 195. Gholson
was born in White County, IL.
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137. | Jesse Woodson James (60.Robert6, 31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 5 Sep 1847 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died on 3 Apr 1882 in St Joseph, Buchanan County, MO; was buried on 29 Jun 1902 in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Kearney, Clay County, MO. Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: [Broderbund WFT Vol. 15, Ed. 1, Tree #1589]
Jesse was murdered by Robert Ford in St. Joseph, Mo. He was buried 29 June 1902 in Mt. Olivet Cem., Kearney, Clay, Mo. after he was moved from St. Joseph, with his wife. The pallbearers for Jesse were men who served with Jesse under Quantrill. Jesse was anxious to surrender and serve time and get out to be with his family but that didn't work. Jesse Jr. looked through the files in Kansas City and found a lot of crimes were charged up to the account of his hunted and outlawed father. One week would be a bold robbery in MO , saying it was the James Gang. Then the next week there would be a robbery in Texas, again the James Gang. Jesse Jr. said to have committed one-fourth of these crimes, his father would have to have been equipped with some means of extra-terrestrial transportation for him to rob a bank in West Virginia on Monday night and hold up a train in Texas three nights later. The very day Jesse was killed there was a bank robbery in Texas that the newspapers attributed to Jesse James Gang.
BIOGRAPHY: [Broderbund WFT Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #4693]
By Russell M. Marshall, Sr., 9357 Bruce Dr., Franklin, Ohio
Jesse James was killed from ambush by Bob Ford. These famous outlaws Frank and Jesse Woodson James roamed and robbed far and wide and their gang had many things attributed to them not done by them. Jesse's middle name is given from a relationship to the Woodson family a branch of my family Anna Arzella Woodson my great grandmother who married Andrew Johnson, their son John my grandmother and dad's mother's family who lived in Rockcastle County, KY where Frank and members rode through there and would hide out reportedly after some of their raids into West Virginia, etc. A would-be hero deputy of Rockcastle County, KY heard they might be coming that way and lay an ambush for Frank and cohorts and one of the gang was wounded but the rest escaped. Another Woodson relative and her niece visited me in 1994 from Independence, MO and told me her grandmother as a small girl as Frank James had stopped over at the Woodson home where they had been fed and kept hidden had bent over off of his horse and given her grandmother a gold coin which she had treasured into her old age. To date I've not uncovered the middle name association of Jesse Woodson James so maybe a future family might because I've not got the health or resources at this present time, 1996. Frank and Jesse's father died during the 49ers Gold Rush in California and Frank lived until 1915 and is buried in the same town as my mother's grandpa in Kearney, Nebraska. [The author may be confusing Kearney, Neb. With Kearney, Mo., but Frank isn't buried there either! He's in Independence, MO] . . .
Died:
gunshot
Jesse married Zerelda Amanda Mimms on 24 Apr 1874 in Wife's Sister's Home, Kearney, Clay County, MO. Zerelda (daughter of John Wilson Mimms and Mary James) was born on 21 Jul 1845 in Logan County, KY; died on 13 Nov 1900 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO; was buried on 29 Jun 1902 in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Kearney, Clay County, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 196. Mary Jane Susan James
was born on 17 Jun 1879 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN; died on 11 Oct 1935 in Kearney, Clay County, MO.
- 197. Gould James
was born in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN; died in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN.
- 198. Montgomery James
was born in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN; died in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN.
- 199. Jesse Edwards James
was born on 31 Aug 1875 in Nashville, TN; died on 26 Mar 1951 in Glendale, CA; was buried after 26 Mar 1951 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA.
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138. | Alexander Franklin James (60.Robert6, 31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 10 Jan 1843 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died on 15 Feb 1915 in Fletcher, OK; was buried after 6 Jul 1944 in Hill Park Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, MO. Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: [Broderbund WFT Vol. 15, Ed. 1, Tree #1589
Frank and his wife, Anna, lived in St. Louis at the time of Jesse's wedding and later moved to Fletcher, Oklahoma, until the time of his mother's death. He then moved back to Kearney, Mo. to take over the family farm that Zerelda had maintained all those years. Jesse Jr. knew Frank as "Ben Woodson" just as Jesse's name was "Tim Woodson", as a child.
BIOGRAPHY: [Broderbund WFT Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #4693
When the Civil War broke out 18 year old Frank enlisted in the MO State Guards on 4 May 1861. The Confederate force was commanded by Gen. Sterling Price (1809-1867) and was in the fierce battle on Wilson's Creek near Springfield, MO on 10 Aug 1867. Defeated Union forces also had a noted gun fighter, Wild Bill Hickock, captured and released on oath. He joined the infamous band headed by William Clark Quantrell, 1837-1865. Future partners, Cole and Jim Younger also rode with Quantrell. Was aquitted of all charges in three states and spent 28 months in jail between 1885 and 1892. He sold shoes for a living latter.
Alexander married Anna Ralston on 6 Jun 1874. Anna was born on 25 Jan 1853 in Independence, Jackson County, MO; died on 6 Jul 1944 in James Farm, Clay County, MO; was buried after 6 Jul 1944 in Hill Park Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 200. Robert Franklin James
was born on 6 Feb 1878 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN; died on 18 Nov 1959 in James Farm, Clay County, MO.
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139. | Susan Lavinia James (60.Robert6, 31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 Nov 1849 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died on 3 Mar 1889 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX; was buried after 3 Mar 1889 in Riverside Cemetery, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX. Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: [Broderbund WFT Vol. 15, Ed. 1, Tree #1589]
Susan was three years old when her father was killed. She attended school in Kansas City, Mo. and married Henry L. Barr in 1901. They lived in a small farm opposite the James farm.
Susan married Allen H. Parmer on 24 Nov 1870 in Clay County, MO. Allen was born on 6 May 1848 in Clay County, MO; died on 29 Oct 1927 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 201. Flora Parmer
was born on 13 Jun 1877; died in 1926.
- 202. Zelma Parmer
was born on 19 Dec 1879; died on 6 Feb 1972 in Winter Park, Fl.
- 203. Fetta Parmer
- 204. Jr. Allen H. Parmer
was born on 16 Oct 1885; died on 21 Jan 1887 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX.
- 205. Susan Kate Parmer
was born on 25 Dec 1886 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX; died on 6 Oct 1892 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX.
- 206. Robert Archie Parmer
was born in 1872 in Arkansas; died on 9 Jul 1883 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX.
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171. | Zerelda Amanda Mimms (64.Mary6, 31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 21 Jul 1845 in Logan County, KY; died on 13 Nov 1900 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO; was buried on 29 Jun 1902 in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Kearney, Clay County, MO. Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: [Broderbund WFT Vol. 15, Ed. 1, Tree #1589
Zee, as called by Jesse was the wife and first cousin of Jesse Woodson James. Zee's mother, Mary, was a sister of the Rev. Robert S. James, the father of Jesse and Frank.
Zee's house in 1900 was described as a neat little cottage standing alone on a wide stretch of ground. It was sparsely furnished with a faded carpet on the floor, a picture of her late husband, a small table with a Bible on it, several chairs and starched, lace curtains.
Jesse Jr. and Stella's wedding was held in the parlor of his mothers home, as she was too sick to attend the wedding.
Zerelda died in 1900. Don't know where she was first buried but on 29 June 1902 she finally rested next to Jesse in Mt. Olivet Cem., Kearney, Clay, Mo. She hadn't sufficient funds to pay her debt. Jesse sold her house for $1300.00 in 1901 to pay the bills. After the estate was settled Jesse received $293.00 and Mary received $75.00.
Zerelda married Jesse Woodson James on 24 Apr 1874 in Wife's Sister's Home, Kearney, Clay County, MO. Jesse (son of Robert Sallee James and Zerelda Elizabeth Cole) was born on 5 Sep 1847 in Kearney, Clay County, MO; died on 3 Apr 1882 in St Joseph, Buchanan County, MO; was buried on 29 Jun 1902 in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Kearney, Clay County, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 196. Mary Jane Susan James
was born on 17 Jun 1879 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN; died on 11 Oct 1935 in Kearney, Clay County, MO.
- 197. Gould James
was born in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN; died in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN.
- 198. Montgomery James
was born in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN; died in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN.
- 199. Jesse Edwards James
was born on 31 Aug 1875 in Nashville, TN; died on 26 Mar 1951 in Glendale, CA; was buried after 26 Mar 1951 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA.
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177. | Mary Jane Susan James (98.Zerelda6, 41.John5, 11.Robert4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 Jun 1879 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN; died on 11 Oct 1935 in Kearney, Clay County, MO. Mary married Henry Lafayette Barr on 6 Mar 1901 in Jesse's Aunt, Sallie Nicholson's Home, Kearney, Clay County, MO. Henry was born on 20 May 1867 in Clay County, MO; died on 16 Jun 1935 in Clay County, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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180. | Jesse Edwards James (98.Zerelda6, 41.John5, 11.Robert4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 31 Aug 1875 in Nashville, TN; died on 26 Mar 1951 in Glendale, CA; was buried after 26 Mar 1951 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA. Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: [Broderbund WFT Vol. 15, Ed. 1, Tree #1589
Jesse Jr. supported his mother, sister and himself since the age of eleven. With little money Zerelda auctioned many of her household items. Jesse bought a modest home for his mother and sister and put his sister through school. When Jesse Jr. was small and his father was still living, he used the name Tim Howard. while Jesse Jr. was working, he also played baseball for the Armour Packing Co. with Johnny Kling and Joe Tinker, later to become baseball greats. Jesse Jr. had a cigar and tobacco store. One of his customers was another up and coming youngster, Harry Truman. As his business flourished he could afford to hire a helper freeing him to pursue his ambition: study law. Jesse Jr. proposed to Stella and told her to get used to the name James. Jesse graduated from Law school in 1907. He sold his business and embarked upon a career as an attorney in Kansas City, Mo. In later years he opened a law office in Los Angeles, Calif. Jesse was falsely arrested in 1898 for train robbery, which distressed him, but in 1920 he was asked to make several films about the James Gang. After much deliberation he decided to do it. The adventure was a bust and he and friends had invested. He felt bad for the friends that invested and repaid them. He wound up selling his home. He had 4 daughters and one was ready to enter into college and wouldn't be long for the others. He did not return to his law practice for a year and when he did he had a nervous collapse. Jesse's family eventually moved back to Independence, Mo. The girls finished high school and left college to work. Jesse resumed his law practice for two years even though he was a sick man. He died on 26 March 1951. Jesse Jr. is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. Jesse and his wife were married for more than fifty years. There was a movie made in 1958 on "Playhouse 90" about the life of Jesse James, Jr. His wife, daughters and two grandchildren watched in disbelief as they saw all the lies on screen. Stella left to visit her husbands grave and left the details to her grandson, James Ross, a practicing attorney in Los Angeles, who eventually became Superior Court Judge of California in 1989. While watching the film, Stella reminisced in time and remembered how Jesse Jr. had spent his boyhood in Kansas City, Mo. near his grandmother's farm and going fishing and hunting in the quiet countryside. How, during their early years of marriage, Jesse would sit over his law books till the early hours and with few hours of rest would go and open his cigar store. How young Jesse would sit under the big coffee bean tree at his grandmother's home just visiting with the family. How, later he enjoyed visiting with Frank and his wife, Anna, when they lived near the same farm. How both his grandmother and uncle Frank had been so proud of Jesse graduating from law college with the highest honors and passed his bar exam with the highest grade.
As all this passed before my (Stella) eyes I couldn't understand why all these obvious distortions of the facts could not even think of it as an insult to my husbands memory, for there seemed no possible connection between this caricature and the wonderful man who had been such a fine citizen, devoted husband and father.
Jesse married Stella Frances McGowen on 24 Jan 1900 in Stella's Parents' Home, Kansas City, Mo. Stella was born on 27 Feb 1882 in Oak Grove, MO; died on 1 Apr 1971 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA; was buried after 1 Apr 1971 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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181. | Lelia W. Jennings (99.Sarah6, 45.Jane5, 16.George4, 4.Mary3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 Oct 1870 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Dec 1957 in Lynchburg, VA. Lelia married Richard Lee Johnson about 1890. Richard was born on 28 Feb 1863 in Buckingham County, Virginia, USA; died on 3 Aug 1943 in Lynchburg, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 217. Lois Ruth Johnson
was born on 19 Feb 1893 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Jan 1970 in Lynchburg, VA.
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184. | Elizabeth Gholson (104.Jane6, 48.Drucilla5, 30.Drusilla4, 9.John3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 8 Sep 1816 in Maury County, TN; died on 4 Sep 1869 in Polk County, OR. Elizabeth married John Naught on 20 Jul 1834 in Schuyler County, IL. John was born on 17 Mar 1812 in Posey County, IN; died on 26 Apr 1883; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oregon City, Clackamas County, OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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185. | Minerva Gholson (104.Jane6, 48.Drucilla5, 30.Drusilla4, 9.John3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 2 Jan 1824 in White County, IL; died about 1900 in Washington; was buried in Washington. Notes:
MINERVA GHOLSON WAS MARRIED TO ROSS BEFORE SHE MARRIED
JOEL MATHENY. SHE HAD TWO CHILDREN BY THIS FIRST MARRIAGE. SO FAR
MINERVA'S DEATH DATE AND BURIAL PLACE HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED.
Minerva married Joseph P Ross on 25 Dec 1845. Joseph was born on 18 Nov 1825 in Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 220. Mary Jane Ross
was born on 29 Mar 1849; died on 27 Feb 1851.
- 221. Phoebe Ross
was born on 29 Mar 1849 in IA; died in 1927.
- 222. John Benjamin Ross
was born on 23 Oct 1850; died in 1926 in Yamhill County, OR.
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Minerva married Joel Pennington Matheny on 7 Jul 1854 in Marion County, OR. Joel was born on 27 Jun 1830 in Illinois; died on 2 Sep 1882 in Dayton, WA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 223. George W. Matheny
was born in 1859 in OR; died in 1900.
- 224. Michael William Matheny
was born on 5 Apr 1857 in Yamhill County, OR; died on 24 Dec 1912.
- 225. Sarah Matheny
was born on 18 Jul 1864 in OR; died on 4 May 1894 in Asotin County, WA.
- 226. Minnie Melvina Matheny
was born on 7 Jul 1867 in OR.
- 227. Martha Ann Matheny
was born on 12 Jun 1871 in Columbia County, WA; died on 13 Jul 1934 in Curry County, OR.
- 228. Mahala Minerva Matheny
was born on 5 Apr 1855; died on 30 Sep 1856.
- 229. Andrew J Matheny
was born on 24 Dec 1860; died on 26 Mar 1862.
- 230. Nancy Alice Matheny
was born on 18 Feb 1865.
- 231. John Henry Matheny
was born on 6 Apr 1862 in McMinville, Yamhill County, OR; died on 22 Aug 1928 in Yakima, Yakima County, WA; was buried in Yakima, Yakima County, WA.
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191. | Lydia Gholson (104.Jane6, 48.Drucilla5, 30.Drusilla4, 9.John3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1832 in Schuyler County, IL; died in 1891 in Whitman County, WA. Lydia married George H. McQueen on 31 Jan 1854 in Marion County, OR. George was born on 9 Oct 1828 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY; died in 1909 in Whitman County, WA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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196. | Mary Jane Susan James (137.Jesse7, 60.Robert6, 31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 Jun 1879 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN; died on 11 Oct 1935 in Kearney, Clay County, MO. Mary married Henry Lafayette Barr on 6 Mar 1901 in Jesse's Aunt, Sallie Nicholson's Home, Kearney, Clay County, MO. Henry was born on 20 May 1867 in Clay County, MO; died on 16 Jun 1935 in Clay County, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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197. | Gould James (137.Jesse7, 60.Robert6, 31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN; died in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN. |
198. | Montgomery James (137.Jesse7, 60.Robert6, 31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN; died in 1877 in Waverly, Benton County, TN. |
199. | Jesse Edwards James (137.Jesse7, 60.Robert6, 31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 31 Aug 1875 in Nashville, TN; died on 26 Mar 1951 in Glendale, CA; was buried after 26 Mar 1951 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA. Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: [Broderbund WFT Vol. 15, Ed. 1, Tree #1589
Jesse Jr. supported his mother, sister and himself since the age of eleven. With little money Zerelda auctioned many of her household items. Jesse bought a modest home for his mother and sister and put his sister through school. When Jesse Jr. was small and his father was still living, he used the name Tim Howard. while Jesse Jr. was working, he also played baseball for the Armour Packing Co. with Johnny Kling and Joe Tinker, later to become baseball greats. Jesse Jr. had a cigar and tobacco store. One of his customers was another up and coming youngster, Harry Truman. As his business flourished he could afford to hire a helper freeing him to pursue his ambition: study law. Jesse Jr. proposed to Stella and told her to get used to the name James. Jesse graduated from Law school in 1907. He sold his business and embarked upon a career as an attorney in Kansas City, Mo. In later years he opened a law office in Los Angeles, Calif. Jesse was falsely arrested in 1898 for train robbery, which distressed him, but in 1920 he was asked to make several films about the James Gang. After much deliberation he decided to do it. The adventure was a bust and he and friends had invested. He felt bad for the friends that invested and repaid them. He wound up selling his home. He had 4 daughters and one was ready to enter into college and wouldn't be long for the others. He did not return to his law practice for a year and when he did he had a nervous collapse. Jesse's family eventually moved back to Independence, Mo. The girls finished high school and left college to work. Jesse resumed his law practice for two years even though he was a sick man. He died on 26 March 1951. Jesse Jr. is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. Jesse and his wife were married for more than fifty years. There was a movie made in 1958 on "Playhouse 90" about the life of Jesse James, Jr. His wife, daughters and two grandchildren watched in disbelief as they saw all the lies on screen. Stella left to visit her husbands grave and left the details to her grandson, James Ross, a practicing attorney in Los Angeles, who eventually became Superior Court Judge of California in 1989. While watching the film, Stella reminisced in time and remembered how Jesse Jr. had spent his boyhood in Kansas City, Mo. near his grandmother's farm and going fishing and hunting in the quiet countryside. How, during their early years of marriage, Jesse would sit over his law books till the early hours and with few hours of rest would go and open his cigar store. How young Jesse would sit under the big coffee bean tree at his grandmother's home just visiting with the family. How, later he enjoyed visiting with Frank and his wife, Anna, when they lived near the same farm. How both his grandmother and uncle Frank had been so proud of Jesse graduating from law college with the highest honors and passed his bar exam with the highest grade.
As all this passed before my (Stella) eyes I couldn't understand why all these obvious distortions of the facts could not even think of it as an insult to my husbands memory, for there seemed no possible connection between this caricature and the wonderful man who had been such a fine citizen, devoted husband and father.
Jesse married Stella Frances McGowen on 24 Jan 1900 in Stella's Parents' Home, Kansas City, Mo. Stella was born on 27 Feb 1882 in Oak Grove, MO; died on 1 Apr 1971 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA; was buried after 1 Apr 1971 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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200. | Robert Franklin James (138.Alexander7, 60.Robert6, 31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 Feb 1878 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN; died on 18 Nov 1959 in James Farm, Clay County, MO. Robert married Mae A. Sandboth [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Mary Sullivan. Mary was born in 1874/1894; died in 1895/1968. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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204. | Jr. Allen H. Parmer (139.Susan7, 60.Robert6, 31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 16 Oct 1885; died on 21 Jan 1887 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX. |
205. | Susan Kate Parmer (139.Susan7, 60.Robert6, 31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 Dec 1886 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX; died on 6 Oct 1892 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX. |
206. | Robert Archie Parmer (139.Susan7, 60.Robert6, 31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1872 in Arkansas; died on 9 Jul 1883 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX. Notes:
Died:
drowning
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217. | Lois Ruth Johnson (181.Lelia7, 99.Sarah6, 45.Jane5, 16.George4, 4.Mary3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 19 Feb 1893 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Jan 1970 in Lynchburg, VA. Lois married Walter Randolph Beard about 1911. Walter was born on 24 Mar 1871 in Nelson County, VA; died on 23 Jan 1941 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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219. | John William Naught (184.Elizabeth7, 104.Jane6, 48.Drucilla5, 30.Drusilla4, 9.John3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) died in Whitman County, WA; was buried in Pine City Cemetery, Pine City, Whitman County, WA. |
231. | John Henry Matheny (185.Minerva7, 104.Jane6, 48.Drucilla5, 30.Drusilla4, 9.John3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 Apr 1862 in McMinville, Yamhill County, OR; died on 22 Aug 1928 in Yakima, Yakima County, WA; was buried in Yakima, Yakima County, WA. John married Malinda Dell Miller on 22 Dec 1897 in Asotin County, WA. Malinda was born on 4 Dec 1878 in Dayton, Columbia County, WA; died on 1 Jul 1933 in White Salmon, Klickitat County, WA; was buried in White Salmon, Klickitat County, WA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 250. Beatrice Ann Matheny
- 251. Theodore T. Matheny
- 252. Wilbur George Matheny
was born on 10 Sep 1911 in Asotin County, WA; died on 9 Oct 1971 in Toppenish, Yakima County, WA.
- 253. Beulah Gretchen Matheny
- 254. Dorothy Eurlah Matheny
was born in 1913 in Asotin County, WA; died on 21 Sep 1914 in Asotin County, WA.
- 255. Donald Matheny
- 256. Willis Melvin Matheny
- 257. Vernon Howard Matheny
- 258. William Henry Matheny
- 259. Mary Isabel Matheny
was born on 14 Jan 1900 in Ground Ronde, Asotin County, WA; died on 28 Jan 1938 in Samish Island, Skagit County, WA.
- 260. Bessie Matheny
- 261. Orval Matheny
was born on 28 Dec 1903 in Asotin County, WA; died on 25 Apr 1954 in Asotin County, WA.
- 262. Floyd James Matheny
- 263. Ada Matheny
was born on 11 May 1906 in Asotin County, WA; died in 1963.
- 264. Donna Lea Matheny
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240. | Josephine Frances James (199.Jesse8, 137.Jesse7, 60.Robert6, 31.Mary5, 10.Elizabeth4, 3.Elizabeth3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 20 Aug 1902; died on 19 Apr 1956. Josephine married Ronald Munro Ross on 2 Sep 1925. Ronald was born on 23 Apr 1904 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO; died on 26 Jun 1958 in Piedmont, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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252. | Wilbur George Matheny (231.John8, 185.Minerva7, 104.Jane6, 48.Drucilla5, 30.Drusilla4, 9.John3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 10 Sep 1911 in Asotin County, WA; died on 9 Oct 1971 in Toppenish, Yakima County, WA. Family/Spouse: Violet Keffer. Violet died on 1 Jul 1971 in Toppenish, Yakima County, WA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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259. | Mary Isabel Matheny (231.John8, 185.Minerva7, 104.Jane6, 48.Drucilla5, 30.Drusilla4, 9.John3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 Jan 1900 in Ground Ronde, Asotin County, WA; died on 28 Jan 1938 in Samish Island, Skagit County, WA. Mary married Vernon Titus on 12 Oct 1920 in Nez Perce County, ID. Vernon was born on 15 Sep 1894; died in Nov 1971 in Skagit County, WA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 11
320. | Michael Stanley Taylor (307.Virginia10, 264.Donna9, 231.John8, 185.Minerva7, 104.Jane6, 48.Drucilla5, 30.Drusilla4, 9.John3, 2.Rebecca2, 1.Mary1) was born in Aug 1960 in Pipmansons, Germany; died in Aug 1960 in Pipmansons, Germany. |
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