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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Pauline Gregory (1845-1888)

Pauline Gregory was born on August 11, 1845 in Union County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Richard Gregory and Sarah F. Waggener.

Pauline married N. Bert Earle, a widower, on December 1, 1861 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. She was 16 years old and he was 38 years. N. B. was born on July 25, 1823 in Kentucky.

N. B. and Pauline had one child:

Sallie Earle born September 21, 1863

N. Bert Earle died on September 17, 1865 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. He was laid to rest near his first wife, Mariam, in Bishop Cemetery in Hopkins County, Kentucky. He was 42 years old at his death.

Pauline remarried to James L. Robertson three years later. They were wed on June 30, 1868 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. This was the second marriage for both. James was born about 1820 in Kentucky.

In 1870, James and Pauline were living and working on a farm in Caseyville, Union County, Kentucky. Listed in the household were James’ five youngest children, as well as Pauline’s daughter.

James L. Robertson died sometime before 1880, as Pauline was listed as a widow in that census.

In 1880, Pauline was living with her married daughter, Sallie Berry, and her husband in their home in Caseyville, Union County, Kentucky.

Pauline Gregory Earle Robertson died on July 5, 1888 in Kentucky. She was buried in the Grapevine Cemetery in Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky. Pauline was 42 years old at her death.

Notes for Pauline Gregory

Birth & Death: “Pauline Robertson,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

(http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 4 May 2015

1850 US Census: “P Gregory,” Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Union, Kentucky; Roll: M432_220; Page: 515A; Image: 279. Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

1860 US Census: “Pauline Gregory,” Year: 1860; Census Place: Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: M653_374; Page: 752; Image: 310; Family History Library Film: 803374. Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

Marriage to N. B.: “Paulina Gregory,” Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Marriage Records, 1852-1914 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.

Marriage to J. L.: “Pauline Earle,” Dodd, Jordan, comp. Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2001.

1870 US Census: “Pauline Robertson,” Year: 1870; Census Place: Caseyville, Union, Kentucky; Roll: M593_501; Page: 251B; Image: 506; Family History Library Film: 552000. Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

1880 US Census: “Polina Robertson,” Year: 1880; Census Place: Caseyville, Union, Kentucky; Roll: 444; Family History Film: 1254444; Page:591B; Enumeration District: 034; Image: 0167. Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.

Notes for N. Bert Earle

Birth & Death: “N B Earle,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

(http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 4 May 2015

Marriage to Mariam: Childrens’ birth records, 1850 US Census

1850 US Census: “N B Earle,” Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: M432_205; Page: 89B; Image: 183. Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

1860 US Census: “N B Earle,” Year: 1860; Census Place: Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: M653_374; Page: 606; Image: 166; Family History Library Film: 803374. Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

N. Bert Earle (1823-1865)

N. Bert Earle was born on July 25, 1823 in Kentucky. Although I have not found any documentation of his parentage, I think he may be the son of Edward Hampton Earle and Susan Davis.

N. B. married Mariam C. Rees sometime before 1850. Mariam was born on November 7, 1831 in Kentucky.

N. B. and Mariam were the parents of at least two children:

Susan L. Earle born January 1854

Josephine R. Earle born August 10, 1856

In 1850, N. B. and Mariam were living in Hopkins County, Kentucky. They were living next to Edward and Susan Earle.

Susan L. Earle died in September 1854 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. She was just 8 months old at her death.

Mariam C. Rees Earle died on January 6, 1860 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. She was buried in Bishop Cemetery in Hopkins County, Kentucky. Mariam was 28 years old at her death.

In June 1860, N. B. and his daughter, Josephine, were living and working on a farm in Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky. Also laboring on the farm were six slaves; three male and three female.

N. B. remarried on December 1, 1861 to Pauline Gregory. They were married in Hopkins County, Kentucky. Pauline was 16 years old, and this was her first marriage. Pauline was born on August 11, 1845 in Union County, Kentucky, the daughter of Richard Gregory and Sarah F. Waggener.

N. B. and Pauline were the parents of one child:

Sallie Earle born September 21, 1863

After the death of her father, Josephine Earle went to live with her uncle, Aspasia Earle, and his wife in their home in Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky. She was listed in their household in the 1870 US Census.

Josephine R. Earle died on April 26, 1878 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. She was laid to rest in the Grapevine Cemetery in Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky. She was 21 years old at her death.

Notes for N. Bert Earle

Birth & Death: “N B Earle,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

(http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 4 May 2015

Marriage to Mariam: Childrens’ birth records, 1850 US Census

Marriage to Paulina: “Paulina Gregory,” Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Marriage Records, 1852-1914 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.

Notes for Mariam C. Rees

Birth & Death: “Mariam C Earle,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

(http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 3 May 2015

Notes for Susan L. Earle

Birth: “Susan L Earle,” Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1953 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.

Notes for Josephine R. Earle

Birth: “Josephine Earle,” Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Birth Records, 1852-1910 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.

1870 US Census: “Josephine Earle,” Year: 1870; Census Place: Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: M593_471; Page: 180A; Image: 363; Family History Library Film: 545970. Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

Death:

Notes for Pauline Gregory

Birth & Death: “Pauline Robertson,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

(http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 4 May 2015

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Ruben Edward Dorris (1876-1952)

Ruben Edward Dorris was born on November 20, 1876 in Rutersville, Fayette County, Texas. He was the son of Thomas Pinckney Dorris and Olinda Edna Hine. Ruben was raised in Bastrop County, Texas.

Ruben married Lula C. (maiden name unknown) in 1898 in Coleman County, Texas. He was 22 years old and she was 16 years. Lula was born in November 1882 in Texas.

Ruben and Lula were the parents of four children:

Bulah M. Dorris born September 1899

Ruby L. Dorris born 1902

Elmo Edward Dorris born 1904

Claude B. Dorris born July 4, 1912

After their marriage, Ruben and Lula settled on a farm in Coleman County, Texas. Ruben was a farmer by trade. By 1910, the family had moved to a farm in Irion County, Texas.

Ruben registered for the draft for the First World War on September 12, 1918. At that time, he and his family were living at 1301 South Sam Street in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas. Ruben was employed as a carpenter for the Texas Pipe Line Company. He was described as of medium height and build, with blue eyes and brown hair. Ruben did not serve in the war.

Ruben remarried around 1923 to Mabel Shipp, a divorcee. They were wed in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

Ruben and Mabel had four additional children together:

(Stillborn male) born February 25, 1924

Gordon Edward Dorris born June 13, 1926

Guy D. Dorris born January 21, 1928

Thomas Gerald Dorris born June 9, 1929

In 1924, Ruben and Mabel were living at 4325 Congress Avenue in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Ruben was employed as a carpenter and building houses, and Mabel was the proprietor of a rooming house.

By 1931, Ruben and Mabel and their children had moved to a home at 615 Crockett Street in Dallas, where they stayed until at least 1940.

Ruben Edward Dorris died on February 7, 1952 at the Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. At that time, he and Mabel were living at 3315 Oak Grove in Dallas. Ruben was buried in Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. He was 75 years old at his death.

Mabel Gordon Shipp Dorris died thirteen years later on July 2, 1965 at the Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The cause of death was stage IV cervical cancer. Mabel was laid to rest beside her husband, Ruben, in Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. She was 70 years old at her death.

Notes for Ruben Edward Dorris

Birth & Death: “Ruben E Dorris,” Ancestry.com. Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

1880 US Census: “Edward Dorris,” Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 8, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: 1290; Family History Film: 1255290; Page: 166C; Enumeration District: 014. Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.

Marriage to Lula: 1900 US Census

1900 US Census: “Ruben E Dorris,” Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Coleman, Texas; Roll: 1620; Page: 4B; Enumeration District:0023; FHL microfilm: 1241620. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.

1910 US Census: “Ruben Dorris,” Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Irion, Texas; Roll: T624_1566; Page: 6B; Enumeration District:0126; FHL microfilm: 1375579. Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

WWI Draft Card: “Reuben Edward Dorris,” Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Tom Green; Roll: 1983674. Ancestry.com. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

1920 US Census: “Rufen E Dorris,” Year: 1920; Census Place: San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas; Roll: T625_1844; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 200; Image: 1039. Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

Burial: “Ruben E Dorris,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 28 April 2015

Notes for Mabel R. Gordon

Birth & Death: “Mable R Dorris,” Ancestry.com. Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

1900 US Census: “Mabelle Gordon,” Year: 1900; Census Place: Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: 55; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240055. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.

Marriage: “Mabel Gordon,” Ancestry.com. Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

1910 US Census: “Mabel Shipp,” Year: 1910; Census Place: Walker, Faulkner, Arkansas; Roll: T624_49; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374062.

Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

1920 US Census: “Mable Shipp,” Year: 1920; Census Place: Bear Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: T625_81; Page: 5A; Enumeration District:108; Image: 313. Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

Stillborn Dorris Child: Ancestry.com. Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

City Directories, 1925-1945: “Mabel Dorris,” Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

1930 US Census: “Mabel Dorris,” Year: 1930; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 2313; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image:216.0; FHL microfilm: 2342047. Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.

1940 US Census: “Mabel Dorris,” Year: 1940; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T627_4175; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 255-78. Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

Burial: “Mable R Dorris,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 28 April 2015

John Henry Shipp (1879-1946)

John Henry Shipp was born in May 29, 1879 in Formosa, Van Buren County, Arkansas. He was the son of Charles Andrew Shipp, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Day. John was raised in Bowie County, Texas.

John married Mabel Gordon on July 5, 1903 in Formosa, Van Buren County, Arkansas. He was 23 years old and she was 16 years. Mabel was born in May 1889 in Morrilton, Conway County, Arkansas, the daughter of Robert T. “Bob” Gordon and Laura Virginia Hanna.

John and Mabel were the parents of nine children:

Richard Oswald Shipp born February 2, 1907

Irene Shipp born 1908

Charles William Shipp born October 6, 1911

Merdine Shipp born February 17, 1916

Lois Merdine Shipp born April 20, 1917

Ruby Mae Shipp born March 9, 1918

Duel Adeline Shipp born March 27, 1920

Two children born and died between 1903 and 1910

In 1910, John and Mabel and their children were living in Walker, Faulkner county, Arkansas. They lived near Mabel’s parents and John worked on the farm with his father-in-law. John’s widowed mother was also listed in their household.

John registered for the draft for the First World War on September 12, 1918. At that time, he and Mabel were living in Marshall, Searcy County, Arkansas, where John was working as a salesman for Furst & Thomas. John was described as of medium height and slender build, with blue eyes and light-colored hair. He did not serve in the war.

In 1920, John and Mabel were renting a home in Bear Creek, Searcy County, Arkansas. John was a traveling salesman, peddling medical supplies.

John and Mabel moved their family to Dallas, Dallas County, Texas sometime between 1920 and 1923. They separated shortly thereafter.

In 1930, John and his widowed mother were renting a room on Crockett Street in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. John was employed at a café at that time.

John registered for the draft for World War II in 1942. He was living at 1407 St. Louis Street in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas at that time.

John Henry Shipp died on July 26, 1946 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The cause of death was “gastric carcinoma.” He was laid to rest in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dallas. John was 67 years old at his death.

Notes for John Henry Shipp

Birth & Death: “John Henry Shipp,” Ancestry.com. Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

WWI Draft Card: “John Henry Shipp,” Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Searcy; Roll: 1530578. Ancestry.com. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

1930 US Census: “John H Shipp,” Year: 1930; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 2313; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0007; Image:325.0; FHL microfilm: 2342047. Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.

WWII Draft Card: “John Henry Shipp,” The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas. Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.

Notes for Mabel R. Gordon

Birth & Death: “Mable R Dorris,” Ancestry.com. Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

Marriage: “Mabel Gordon,” Ancestry.com. Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

1910 US Census: “Mabel Shipp,” Year: 1910; Census Place: Walker, Faulkner, Arkansas; Roll: T624_49; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374062.

Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

Stillborn Dorris Child: Ancestry.com. Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

City Directories, 1925-1945: “Mabel Dorris,” Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Mabel Gordon (1889-1965)

Mabel Gordon was born in May 1889 in Morrilton, Conway County, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Robert T. “Bob” Gordon and Laura Virginia Hanna. Mabel was raised in Morrilton.

Mabel married John Henry Shipp on July 5, 1903 in Formosa, Van Buren County, Arkansas. She was 16 years old and he was 23 years. John was born on May 29, 1879 in Formosa, Van Buren County, Arkansas, the son of Charles Andrew Shipp, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Day.

John and Mabel were the parents of nine children:

Richard Oswald Shipp born February 2, 1907

Irene Shipp born 1908

Charles William Shipp born October 6, 1911

Merdine Shipp born February 17, 1916

Lois Merdine Shipp born April 20, 1917

Ruby Mae Shipp born March 9, 1918

Duel Adeline Shipp born March 27, 1920

Two children born and died between 1903 and 1910

In 1920, John and Mabel were renting a home in Bear Creek, Searcy County, Arkansas. John was a traveling salesman, peddling medical supplies.

John and Mabel moved their family to Dallas, Dallas County, Texas sometime between 1920 and 1923. They separated shortly thereafter.

Mabel married Ruben Edward Dorris around 1923 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. This was Ruben’s second marriage as well.

Ruben and Mabel had four additional children together:

(Stillborn male) born February 25, 1924

Gordon Edward Dorris born June 13, 1926

Guy D. Dorris born January 21, 1928

Thomas Gerald Dorris born June 9, 1929

In 1924, Ruben and Mabel were living at 4325 Congress Avenue in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Ruben was employed as a carpenter and building houses, and Mabel was the proprietor of a rooming house.

By 1931, Ruben and Mabel and their children had moved to a home at 615 Crockett Street in Dallas, where they stayed until at least 1940.

Notes for Mabel R. Gordon

Birth & Death: “Mable R Dorris,” Ancestry.com. Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

Marriage: “Mabel Gordon,” Ancestry.com. Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

1910 US Census: “Mabel Shipp,” Year: 1910; Census Place: Walker, Faulkner, Arkansas; Roll: T624_49; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374062.

Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

Stillborn Dorris Child: Ancestry.com. Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

City Directories, 1925-1945: “Mabel Dorris,” Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Notes for John Henry Shipp

Birth & Death: “John Henry Shipp,” Ancestry.com. Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

Notes for Ruben Edward Dorris

Birth & Death: “Ruben E Dorris,” Ancestry.com. Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

Marriage to Lula: 1900 US Census

Monday, April 27, 2015

Minnie May Hershey (1893-1976)

Minnie May Hershey was born on June 16, 1893 in Wabash County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Charles W. Hershey and Laura Belle Swift. Minnie’s family moved from Illinois to Arkansas around 1898. Minnie’s mother died in 1899 and her father remarried two years later to a widow named Laura Gordon.

Minnie married Joseph Allen Jones on July 4, 1915 in Scotland, Van Buren County, Arkansas. She was 22 years old and he was 25 years. Joe was born on May 15, 1891 in Scotland, Van Buren County, Arkansas, the son of Benjamin Franklin Jones and Susan E. Suggs.

Joe and Minnie were the parents of six children:

June M. Jones born May 31, 1916

Marlin R. Jones born November 23, 1918

Keith Wallace Jones born September 3, 1921

Charles Dexter Jones born 1923

Benjamin F. Jones born June 3, 1926

Evelyn Jeannie Jones born November 26, 1928

Joe registered for the draft for the First World War on June 5, 1917 in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas. He claimed exemption from service due to having to support his family. Joe was described as tall and slender, with blue eyes and brown hair. He did not serve in the war.

In 1920, Joe and Minnie and their children were living and working on a farm in Plumerville, Conway County, Arkansas.

By 1930, the family had moved to Craig, Van Buren County, Arkansas. They rented a home there and Joe continued to work as a farmer to provide for his family. They stayed in Van Buren County until at least 1942.

Joseph Allen Jones died in January 1976 in Florence, Lane County, Oregon. He was buried in the Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. He was 84 years old at his death.

Minnie Mae Hershey Jones died the same year, on November 3, 1976 in Florence. She was laid to rest beside her husband in the Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. She was 83 years old at her death.

Notes for Minnie May Hershey

Birth & Death: “Minnie Jones,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.

1900 US Census: “Minnie Hershey,” Year: 1900; Census Place: Lick Mountain, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: 55; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1240055. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.

1910 US Census: “Minnie Hershey,” Year: 1910; Census Place: Walker, Faulkner, Arkansas; Roll: T624_49; Page: 15A; Enumeration District:0025; FHL microfilm: 1374062. Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

Marriage: “Minnie Hershe,” Ancestry.com. Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

1920 US Census: “Minnie M Jones,” Year: 1920; Census Place: Plumerville, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: T625_57; Page: 10A; Enumeration District:6; Image: 984. Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

1930 US Census: “Minnie M Jones,” Year: 1930; Census Place: Craig, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: 97; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 101.0; FHL microfilm: 2339832. Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.

1940 US Census: “Minnie M Jones,” Year: 1940; Census Place: Craig, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: T627_178; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 71-9. Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

Burial: “Minnie Mae Jones,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

(http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 26 April 2015

Notes for Joseph Allen Jones

Birth & Death: “Joe Jones,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.

1900 US Census: “Joseph A Jones,” Year: 1900; Census Place: Craig, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: 78; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1240078. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.

1910 US Census: “Joseph A Jones,” Year: 1910; Census Place: Craig, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: T624_66; Page: 6B; Enumeration District:0122; FHL microfilm: 1374079. Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

WWI Draft Card: “Joe Allen Jones,” Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Faulkner; Roll: 1530386. Ancestry.com. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

WWII Draft Card: “Joe Allen Jones,” The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Arkansas. Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.

Burial: “Joe Allen Jones,” Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

(http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) Accessed 26 April 2015