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Family Connections: Gathering The Generations
Showing posts with label Mother's Side. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mother's Side. Show all posts
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
In Memory of Anna Laura Walters
What have I discovered about my mother's mother's mother, Anna / Laura Washington Allen Walters? She was born on June 13, 1867 to a Susan LEACH ( 1845 - ca1888) and William J. WASHINGTON (1840 - 1920? ) in St. Joseph, MO. Her siblings were Nannie, Amelia, Virigina, Lillie, James. A. and William / John Washington Jr.
I can assume that Anna went by her middle name at times during her life. On her death record her first and middle names were Anna Laura. On other records she was listed as Laura.
I can assume that Anna went by her middle name at times during her life. On her death record her first and middle names were Anna Laura. On other records she was listed as Laura.
Laura / Anna married her first husband William Robert Allen on 6 March 1889. On their marriage record Anna went by Miss Laura Washington. William was Wm ALLEN.
Little is known about William Allen. He was born in Georgetown, MO about 1861. He couldn't read or write. He was a farm hand. Laura and William had a daughter together.
Laura / Anna and William daughter's name Mary Allen LANKFORD (1889 - 1975) who was my grandmother. The year of William's death is unknown. It may have been in 1889 and the early 1890.
Anna Laura Washington remarried to a Thornton Walters born in Lexington, Missouri. Anna and Thornton had a daughter Mary WALTERS born about 1890. And a son Joseph WALTERS (1893-1926).
According to a city director, Anna was the widow of Thornton about 1898. There was another Thornton Walters listed. I can't determine who he was. Perhaps they were related. Then there was a Thornton Walters who downed in 1903.
Anna Laura Washington remarried to a Thornton Walters born in Lexington, Missouri. Anna and Thornton had a daughter Mary WALTERS born about 1890. And a son Joseph WALTERS (1893-1926).
According to a city director, Anna was the widow of Thornton about 1898. There was another Thornton Walters listed. I can't determine who he was. Perhaps they were related. Then there was a Thornton Walters who downed in 1903.
The year when Laura / Anna married Thornton WALTERS is not known. There is little information known about Thornton. I can't locate him on any census in Missouri.
It was within ten years that Anna / Laura became a widowed two times. She had to raise three children. I have searched the census records. On the 1910 census Anna was listed as having 3 children.
These pieces of papers were found in Mary Allen Lankford's home. It was a note on Anna Laura Walters' life...
Staying On The Journey Of Discoveries
On Laura / Anna Walters
My Grandmother Mary ALLENs mother
My mother, Lula LANKFORD's Grandma Anna.
My Great Grandmother Laura / Anna Washington Allen Walters died on 11 Feb 1947.
She was a domestic worker. Note: Anna was listed as Laura in most of the records I have come across.
Blessings,
Susan
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Delilah "Lillie" Lewis
What can I say about Delilah "Lillie" Lewis?
She was on my mother's mother's mother's side of the family.
I first came about Lillie Lewis during the 1980s. She was listed on the 1880 Missouri census as the mother in law to my 2nd Great Grandfather, William J. WASHINGTON. William's wife, Susan LEACH's mother. Lillie Lewis who was 93 years old from South Carolina. But, Susan was 36.
I can assume that Lillie was Susan's grandmother. Susan's mother could have been named Lillie Lewis or Lillie Leach. That could have made the mix up with what was recorded on the census.
But, being a mother at 93 to someone who's 36. Lillie would have been 57 when she gave birth to Susan. That would have been a miracle.
I have searched the St. Joseph, Missouri City Directors. I found that Lillie Lewis who lived with the Washington Family. I can traced a Lillie Lewis to 1888 in the city director. I'm not for sure if she was the Lillie Lewis I'm looking for. She may have died between 1880 to 1888.
(Update: I have located a Delilah Lewis buried some where in Mount Mora Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri. She passed in April 1887. I believe that this Deliliah was "Lillie".)
There was another Lillie Lewis in St. Joseph, Missouri. I can assume that the Lillie Lewis I'm searching for had passed away around 1888.. I think that there were two Lillies with the Lewis surname.
There isn't much known about Lillie Lewis. She was born around 1787 in Kentucky. Her parents were from South Carolina. I can't trace when Lillie came to Missouri. Some how she made her way to Missouri.
I searched the city directories in St. Joseph, Missouri. I believe that Lillie's name could have been Delilah. I came across a Delilah Lewis once. I can recall which city directory. Also there was a black, Lila Lewis. I don't know if she was related.
In all, I'm glad that I know something about Lillie Lewis. She lived to be counted on the 1880 Missouri Census. That's a very good thing.
There was a photo that I found in my Grandmother Mary Allen Lankford's home in the middle 1970's. I believe that the older lady in this photo could be Lillie Lewis or if not the mother of William John Washington. I don't know. It could be on the Lankford side. Here's the mystery photo!
She was my 4th Great Grandmother
Susan means Lillie.
Perhaps that how Susan Leach got her name, Susan.
Blessings,Susan
She was on my mother's mother's mother's side of the family.
I first came about Lillie Lewis during the 1980s. She was listed on the 1880 Missouri census as the mother in law to my 2nd Great Grandfather, William J. WASHINGTON. William's wife, Susan LEACH's mother. Lillie Lewis who was 93 years old from South Carolina. But, Susan was 36.
I can assume that Lillie was Susan's grandmother. Susan's mother could have been named Lillie Lewis or Lillie Leach. That could have made the mix up with what was recorded on the census.
But, being a mother at 93 to someone who's 36. Lillie would have been 57 when she gave birth to Susan. That would have been a miracle.
I have searched the St. Joseph, Missouri City Directors. I found that Lillie Lewis who lived with the Washington Family. I can traced a Lillie Lewis to 1888 in the city director. I'm not for sure if she was the Lillie Lewis I'm looking for. She may have died between 1880 to 1888.
(Update: I have located a Delilah Lewis buried some where in Mount Mora Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri. She passed in April 1887. I believe that this Deliliah was "Lillie".)
There was another Lillie Lewis in St. Joseph, Missouri. I can assume that the Lillie Lewis I'm searching for had passed away around 1888.. I think that there were two Lillies with the Lewis surname.
There isn't much known about Lillie Lewis. She was born around 1787 in Kentucky. Her parents were from South Carolina. I can't trace when Lillie came to Missouri. Some how she made her way to Missouri.
I searched the city directories in St. Joseph, Missouri. I believe that Lillie's name could have been Delilah. I came across a Delilah Lewis once. I can recall which city directory. Also there was a black, Lila Lewis. I don't know if she was related.
In all, I'm glad that I know something about Lillie Lewis. She lived to be counted on the 1880 Missouri Census. That's a very good thing.
There was a photo that I found in my Grandmother Mary Allen Lankford's home in the middle 1970's. I believe that the older lady in this photo could be Lillie Lewis or if not the mother of William John Washington. I don't know. It could be on the Lankford side. Here's the mystery photo!
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While On The The Family History Journey,
Delilah "Lillie" LewisShe was my 4th Great Grandmother
Susan means Lillie.
Perhaps that how Susan Leach got her name, Susan.
Blessings,Susan
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
The Lankford/ Lankfard Family
A Brief History On The Lankford / Lankfard Family
The LANKFORD Family in St. Joseph, Missouri, 1892
Resided at 2411 Messanie Street
This blog was updated on July 8, 2015.
The Lankford / Lankfard Family: A Repost With Updates
Robert Louis LANKFORD/ LANKFARD
Resided at 2411 Messanie Street
This blog was updated on July 8, 2015.
The Lankford / Lankfard Family: A Repost With Updates
Robert Louis LANKFORD/ LANKFARD
Robert Louis / Lewis LANKFORD/ LANKFARD
1851 - 1919
Robert Louis was born Feb 22, 1851 in Kentucky.
Not much known about Robert Louis' family.
His parents were born in Kentucky.
Robert had a half sister named Mamie MORTON.
The Morton surname could have been the Lankford Family's slave name.
Robert "Lewis" Lankford married Miss Charlotta Dade on Jan 25, 1873 in Canton, Missouri.
Charlotta's parents were witnesses to the marriage.
Robert worked as a Boatsman, Laborer, Stone Mason, Grader, Contractor and Builder.
He was self employed.
R. Louis LANKFERD was listed in the St. Joseph, Missouri Directory in 1890.
Robert Louis died on Nov 14, 1919 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
1851 - 1919
Robert Louis was born Feb 22, 1851 in Kentucky.
Not much known about Robert Louis' family.
His parents were born in Kentucky.
Robert had a half sister named Mamie MORTON.
The Morton surname could have been the Lankford Family's slave name.
Robert "Lewis" Lankford married Miss Charlotta Dade on Jan 25, 1873 in Canton, Missouri.
Charlotta's parents were witnesses to the marriage.
Robert worked as a Boatsman, Laborer, Stone Mason, Grader, Contractor and Builder.
He was self employed.
R. Louis LANKFERD was listed in the St. Joseph, Missouri Directory in 1890.
Robert Louis died on Nov 14, 1919 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Charlotta Dade LANKFORD
Charlotta / Charlottie Dade Lankford / Lankfard
1852 - 1924
Charlotta was born in Jan of 1852 in Missouri.
She was one of 14 children
Her father was Isaac DADE who was born ca 1808 in Virginia.
Her mother was Frances OVINGTON who was born ca 1812 in Kentucky.
Frances was listed on the 1900 MO Census.
Charlotta was a Housewife and Laundress.
Charlotta died on April 3, 1924 in New York, New York.
On Charlottie's death record, the informant was Isaac Lankford Jr.
He was Charlottie's son.
Who was Isaac Lankford Jr.?
This son could have been Louis Lankford.
Address on death record was 160 W. 142nd St. Apt 5
Charlotta's body was brought back to St. Joseph, Missouri.
Charlotta was buried next to her husband, Robert in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Robert Louis and Charlotta had about 10 or 11 children.
Here's the list of their children and some grandchildren.
1852 - 1924
Charlotta was born in Jan of 1852 in Missouri.
She was one of 14 children
Her father was Isaac DADE who was born ca 1808 in Virginia.
Her mother was Frances OVINGTON who was born ca 1812 in Kentucky.
Frances was listed on the 1900 MO Census.
Charlotta was a Housewife and Laundress.
Charlotta died on April 3, 1924 in New York, New York.
On Charlottie's death record, the informant was Isaac Lankford Jr.
He was Charlottie's son.
Who was Isaac Lankford Jr.?
This son could have been Louis Lankford.
Address on death record was 160 W. 142nd St. Apt 5
Charlotta's body was brought back to St. Joseph, Missouri.
Charlotta was buried next to her husband, Robert in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Robert Louis and Charlotta had about 10 or 11 children.
Here's the list of their children and some grandchildren.
James LANKFORD
James "Jim" Andrew LANKFORD
1873- 1957
James was born Oct 26, 1873 in Monticello, Missouri.
James worked as a Laborer, Grader and Concrete Mason.
He was self employed.
James married Sarah /Sallie ?
They had no children.
James died on July 31, 1957 in St. Joseph, Missouri
James and Sarah were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.
1873- 1957
James was born Oct 26, 1873 in Monticello, Missouri.
James worked as a Laborer, Grader and Concrete Mason.
He was self employed.
James married Sarah /Sallie ?
They had no children.
James died on July 31, 1957 in St. Joseph, Missouri
James and Sarah were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Jennie LANKFORD
No Photo
No Photo
Born about 1873 in Missouri.
Died before 1900 in Missouri.
Lula LANKFORD
Lula LANKFORD
Lula Mae Lankford MADISON
1876 - 1961
Lula was born in Oct 11, 1875 in Missouri.
Lula married William MADISON on May 27, 1896 in St. Joseph, Mo.
Lula was a housewife.
Lula and William had about 8 children
Unknown Child, Louis, Joshua, Cleo, Charlottie, Robert, William and Lula MADISON.
Lula Mae died on Sept 30, 1961 in Missouri.
Lula and William were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Frederick LANKFORD
1876 - 1961
Lula was born in Oct 11, 1875 in Missouri.
Lula married William MADISON on May 27, 1896 in St. Joseph, Mo.
Lula was a housewife.
Lula and William had about 8 children
Unknown Child, Louis, Joshua, Cleo, Charlottie, Robert, William and Lula MADISON.
Lula Mae died on Sept 30, 1961 in Missouri.
Lula and William were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Frederick LANKFORD
Frederick "Fred" A. LANKFORD
Fred was born on Jan 28, 1878 in Canton, Missouri.
Fred married Mollie B. WHITNEY on June 22, 1942 in Jackson County in Missouri.
They had no children.
Fred worked as a Laborer, did odd Jobs, Cook, Porter, An Attendant at R.R.
Fred was professional musician.
He was a "Tango Banjoist" in Denver, Colorado and New Mexico.
Where and when Fred died is unknown
Perhaps in New York
Fred was born on Jan 28, 1878 in Canton, Missouri.
Fred married Mollie B. WHITNEY on June 22, 1942 in Jackson County in Missouri.
They had no children.
Fred worked as a Laborer, did odd Jobs, Cook, Porter, An Attendant at R.R.
Fred was professional musician.
He was a "Tango Banjoist" in Denver, Colorado and New Mexico.
Where and when Fred died is unknown
Perhaps in New York
Louis LANKFORD
Louis Adward "Addison" LANKFORD
1882 - 1967
Louis was born on Jan 20, 1882 in Canton, Missouri.
Louis married Virginia / Virgie ? about 1904
Louis had no children by Virgie.
Louis had two daughter by Leola Peterson.
Thema Lankford and Rowena Lankford
Louis had a daughter and a son by Sarah Elizabeth Wright.
Adlene Lankford and Charles Addison Lankford.
Louis worked as a Laborer, an Attendant at a R.R. Station in New York and a Porter.
"Ad" was a professional baseball player in the Negro League.
He played with the Kansas City Monarchs (1900's ? )
He played on the Occidents in Salt Lake City, Utah 1910 -1912.
Louis "Ad" pitched for the following teams.
The New York Lincolns Stars in 1916 and 1918
The Brooklyn Royal Giants in 1917
The Penn Station Red Caps in 1917 - 1920
Louis died in June of 1967 in New York.
1882 - 1967
Louis was born on Jan 20, 1882 in Canton, Missouri.
Louis married Virginia / Virgie ? about 1904
Louis had no children by Virgie.
Louis had two daughter by Leola Peterson.
Thema Lankford and Rowena Lankford
Louis had a daughter and a son by Sarah Elizabeth Wright.
Adlene Lankford and Charles Addison Lankford.
Louis worked as a Laborer, an Attendant at a R.R. Station in New York and a Porter.
"Ad" was a professional baseball player in the Negro League.
He played with the Kansas City Monarchs (1900's ? )
He played on the Occidents in Salt Lake City, Utah 1910 -1912.
Louis "Ad" pitched for the following teams.
The New York Lincolns Stars in 1916 and 1918
The Brooklyn Royal Giants in 1917
The Penn Station Red Caps in 1917 - 1920
Louis died in June of 1967 in New York.
Leo LANKFORD
Leo LANKFORD
1884 - 1954
Leo was born May 30, 1884 in Canton, Missouri.
Leo worked as a Teamster, Trucking and Hauling.
He was self employed.
Leo married Mary Allen on April 16, 1909 in Savannah, Andrew County in Missouri.
Leo's surname on index was spelled LAUNFORD
Mary's maiden name spelled WALTERS
Leo and Mary had 11 children
4 sons and 7 daughter
Anna, Robert, Leola, Mary, Lula, Sarah, Addison, Leo Jr., Betty, Frederick, and Josephine Lankford
Leo Sr. died on Sept 14, 1954 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Leo and Mary were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.
1884 - 1954
Leo was born May 30, 1884 in Canton, Missouri.
Leo worked as a Teamster, Trucking and Hauling.
He was self employed.
Leo married Mary Allen on April 16, 1909 in Savannah, Andrew County in Missouri.
Leo's surname on index was spelled LAUNFORD
Mary's maiden name spelled WALTERS
Leo and Mary had 11 children
4 sons and 7 daughter
Anna, Robert, Leola, Mary, Lula, Sarah, Addison, Leo Jr., Betty, Frederick, and Josephine Lankford
Leo Sr. died on Sept 14, 1954 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Leo and Mary were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Anna LANKFORD
1885 - 1968
Anna Alice was born Feb 15, 1885 in Canton, Missouri.
Alice married Christopher Columbus SMITH on April 12, 1911 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Alice married with the name Miss Annie Alice Lankfard.
Don't know if Anna and Christopher had children
Anna Alice was a housewife.
Anna Alice died in July 1968 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
The following children born in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Charles LANKFORD
Charles Edward LANKFORD
Charles was born on Jan 4, 1890
Charles married Meta M. Hughes Lankford
Meta was born on Dec 2, 1896 in Hiawatha Kansas.
And passed away on April 24, 1931 in Kansas City Missouri.
Meta was listed as divorced. Her name was Meta BEARD.
She was the daughter of John and Laura (Bools) Hughes.
Found the marriage record of Meta Lankford to a Hanceford Beard.
This explains her death record.
Charles and Meta had a daughter.
Lelia Laura LANKFORD
a.k.a. Lelia Thompson Hill
1914 - 1960
Charles worked as a Laborer, did odd Jobs, House Cleaning, and a Teamster.
When or where Charles died is unknown
Perhaps in New York.
Charles was born on Jan 4, 1890
Charles married Meta M. Hughes Lankford
Meta was born on Dec 2, 1896 in Hiawatha Kansas.
And passed away on April 24, 1931 in Kansas City Missouri.
Meta was listed as divorced. Her name was Meta BEARD.
She was the daughter of John and Laura (Bools) Hughes.
Found the marriage record of Meta Lankford to a Hanceford Beard.
This explains her death record.
Charles and Meta had a daughter.
Lelia Laura LANKFORD
a.k.a. Lelia Thompson Hill
1914 - 1960
Charles worked as a Laborer, did odd Jobs, House Cleaning, and a Teamster.
When or where Charles died is unknown
Perhaps in New York.
Unnamed Female LANKFORD
Stillborn
1893
St. Joseph, Missouri
1893
St. Joseph, Missouri
Nymadula LANKFORD
Nymadula "Nym" LANKFORD
Nym was born Feb 29, 1896
( Leap Day 1896)
Nym married Hattie McDaniel about 1918.
Nym was listed on 1920 with wife Nannie "Hattie" from Kansas.
Hattie was a singer / entertainer.
Nym and Hattie had no children together.
Nym was listed on 1930 census with wife, Irene ?
Nym married Irene about 1927.
Nym and Irene had a daughter.
Marjorie LANKFORD born about 1927
Nym worked as a laborer.
R.R. Penn Station in New York; 1930
Story has it, Nym was a gambler.
When or where Nym died is unknown.
I came across some info that Nym died after being in a shoot out.
Can't verify that.
Nym perhaps about 1941 in New York.
Nym was born Feb 29, 1896
( Leap Day 1896)
Nym married Hattie McDaniel about 1918.
Nym was listed on 1920 with wife Nannie "Hattie" from Kansas.
Hattie was a singer / entertainer.
Nym and Hattie had no children together.
Nym was listed on 1930 census with wife, Irene ?
Nym married Irene about 1927.
Nym and Irene had a daughter.
Marjorie LANKFORD born about 1927
Nym worked as a laborer.
R.R. Penn Station in New York; 1930
Story has it, Nym was a gambler.
When or where Nym died is unknown.
I came across some info that Nym died after being in a shoot out.
Can't verify that.
Nym perhaps about 1941 in New York.
Isabel V. Lankford
Isabella V. Lankford Nickerson
1899 - 1938
1899 - 1938
Isabella was born about Sept of 1899
Isabel married Ezekiel W. NICKERSON about 1920.
Isabel was a housewife.
Isabel and Ezekiel lived in Denver, Colorado around 1930
They had 2 sons and 3 daughters children.
Katherine, Vivian, Lankford, Betina and Robert L. NICKERSON
Isabelle / Isabella died in Sept 1938
In Denver, Colorado
Don't know if Isabelle died after having a baby or what.
Note on record: baby in same casket.
Isabel married Ezekiel W. NICKERSON about 1920.
Isabel was a housewife.
Isabel and Ezekiel lived in Denver, Colorado around 1930
They had 2 sons and 3 daughters children.
Katherine, Vivian, Lankford, Betina and Robert L. NICKERSON
Isabelle / Isabella died in Sept 1938
In Denver, Colorado
Don't know if Isabelle died after having a baby or what.
Note on record: baby in same casket.
The LANKFORD Surname
On the Lankford brothers' World War 1 and 2 Draft Reg Cards
Most of the spelling of the LANKFORD name was spelled or signed as LANKFARD.
On LANKFORD Marriage Records for Frederick, Lula and Alice...
Their surname was spelled LANKFARD.
Tombstones at Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri
Robert Louis' and Charlotta's surname on grave marker spelled LANKFARD.
Leo's and Mary's surname on grave markers spelled LANKFARD
We don't know the story behind the name spelling.
But, I think that there was something to it.
The LANKFORD Brothers in New York
1920's until their death
1920's until their death
Louis "Ad" , Frederick "Fred" and Nymadula "Nym"
Brother, Charles came to New York don't know the year.
We think that brothers followed each other as they were on the R.R.
From left to right Leo, Nymadula and Charles.
Behind Leo, Frederick, Behind Nymadula, James, Behind Charles, Louis "Ad".
The LANKFORD Siblings
in St. Joseph, Missouri and Denver, Colorado
Brothers, Leo and "Jim" James stayed in St.Joseph, MO.
Along with sister, Lula.
Sister, Anna Alice came back to St. Joseph, after her husband passed in 1948.
Isabel and her family were the only ones who stayed in Denver, Colorado.
Anna Alice Smith, Lula Mae Madison and Isabella V. Nickerson
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Family Reunion On My Mother's Side
Back in the days, there were reunions on our mother's side of the family. Relatives from New York, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa and surounding areas would come to St. Joseph, MO. The gathering was held on Memorial Day Weekend.
Our Grandpa Leo Lankford's birthday was on May 30, 1884 in Canton, Missour. The LANKFORDs would meet on the street where my grandparents lived. We called that street L.B.J. Street. That was short for Lankford, Blakley, Johnson Street. Most of the people on the two blocks area were related.
The ealier Lankfords did the simplest of things to gather together as a family. They must have wanted to reunite. That sounds great!
May the Spirit of the LORD guide us.
While On The Journey
Family Reunion On My Mother's Side
Blessings,
Susan
Photo: Leo and Mary (Allen) LANKFORD
Photo: Leo and Mary (Allen) LANKFORD
Friday, September 4, 2009
Correct Name Spelling Matters
Yes, it does when searching for family history. I have come across that during my research. The surnames are spelled differently.
I have been trying to find my mother's mother and my mother's mother's mother marriage records and on the 1900 census. I have some breakthrough on my grandma's marriage records. It was a name thing.
My Grandma was born Mary ALLEN according to her birth record. Her mother was Anna Laura WASHINGTON. She with by Laura in some records.
What a mystery that I came across on May 27, 2009. I discovered that marriage records for Missouri were online on ancestry.com. So I started searching for my ancestors.
I typed in their names. I had no luck. So I typed in the name Mary WALTERS. Walters was Grandma Anna Laura's last surname. She had a step daughter named Mary WALTERS. Yeah, two Mary's. There other an ALLEN.
After I made the discovery that my Grandma Mary ALLEN was believed married with the name Mary WALTERS. I notice when I saw her husband Leo's sure name was spelled incorrectly. It appeared to be LAUKFORD. As for the actually record, I saw it as LANKFORD.
Things matched up as I did some more searching. I asked my aunt who is my Grandma Mary's daughter. She said that WALTERS was a name. My mother told me that her mother went by WALTERS as times. My mother did not know way.
Here is what I assume through the research that I have been doing.
Mary ALLEN aka Mary WALTERS was born on 21 December 1889 in St. Joseph, MO to a William ALLEN of Georgetown MO and an Anna Laura WASHINGTON of St. Joseph MO.
Mary's father is unknown. There is no record of his death. Not much was spoken about him. I assume that he died when Mary was young.
I found a marriage record of a Mary WALTERS married to a Leo LAUFORD on 16th April 1909. That's about the year that they were married according to the 1910 census.
It's the record on the top right hand corner.
I found their surname as LANGFORD. It's them. Mary's mother's name was Leona Nathan with children Mary, and Joseph Nathan. It was a miss print on the records behalf in typing.
As for Anna Laura WASHINGTON ALLEN WALTERS is was remarried between 1890 - 1900. Her second husband was Thornton WALTERS. He later drowned in August of 1903.
I can assume that Anna help raised Thornton's children because they were on the 1910 census. Mary WALTER was a widowed. Joseph WALTER died in 1937. He was listed as Anna's son.
So I can assume that between 1901 - 1909 my Grandma Mary was raised as an WALTERS. Her mother carried the WALTERS surname.
At the time of Anna Laura WALTERS' death, she was listed with one child Mary who later passed in November of 1975. Anna had a step brother Townsend WYNN and a step sister Ella BUCKNER.
There was no mention of other children nor first marriage. Only the marriage of Thornton WALTERS was mentioned.
I am still searching for my Grandma Mary and her mother Laura Anna on the 1900 census. It could be that their names were misspelled. Perhaps they could in another State.
Correct name spelling matter. What names we use does make a different. I notice in my research that some of my ancestors used their middle names.
May we learn to correct people when they spell our name wrong. It will help in the long ran. Future generations will appreciate the correct spelling. Besides they can locate what they are searching easier.
On The Journey...
Correct Name Spelling Matters
It brings a lot of stress when searching for ancestors.
But when things click, things are better.
The Chronicles of Susan
I have been trying to find my mother's mother and my mother's mother's mother marriage records and on the 1900 census. I have some breakthrough on my grandma's marriage records. It was a name thing.
My Grandma was born Mary ALLEN according to her birth record. Her mother was Anna Laura WASHINGTON. She with by Laura in some records.
What a mystery that I came across on May 27, 2009. I discovered that marriage records for Missouri were online on ancestry.com. So I started searching for my ancestors.
I typed in their names. I had no luck. So I typed in the name Mary WALTERS. Walters was Grandma Anna Laura's last surname. She had a step daughter named Mary WALTERS. Yeah, two Mary's. There other an ALLEN.
After I made the discovery that my Grandma Mary ALLEN was believed married with the name Mary WALTERS. I notice when I saw her husband Leo's sure name was spelled incorrectly. It appeared to be LAUKFORD. As for the actually record, I saw it as LANKFORD.
Things matched up as I did some more searching. I asked my aunt who is my Grandma Mary's daughter. She said that WALTERS was a name. My mother told me that her mother went by WALTERS as times. My mother did not know way.
Here is what I assume through the research that I have been doing.
Mary ALLEN aka Mary WALTERS was born on 21 December 1889 in St. Joseph, MO to a William ALLEN of Georgetown MO and an Anna Laura WASHINGTON of St. Joseph MO.
Mary's father is unknown. There is no record of his death. Not much was spoken about him. I assume that he died when Mary was young.
I found a marriage record of a Mary WALTERS married to a Leo LAUFORD on 16th April 1909. That's about the year that they were married according to the 1910 census.
It's the record on the top right hand corner.
I found their surname as LANGFORD. It's them. Mary's mother's name was Leona Nathan with children Mary, and Joseph Nathan. It was a miss print on the records behalf in typing.
As for Anna Laura WASHINGTON ALLEN WALTERS is was remarried between 1890 - 1900. Her second husband was Thornton WALTERS. He later drowned in August of 1903.
I can assume that Anna help raised Thornton's children because they were on the 1910 census. Mary WALTER was a widowed. Joseph WALTER died in 1937. He was listed as Anna's son.
So I can assume that between 1901 - 1909 my Grandma Mary was raised as an WALTERS. Her mother carried the WALTERS surname.
At the time of Anna Laura WALTERS' death, she was listed with one child Mary who later passed in November of 1975. Anna had a step brother Townsend WYNN and a step sister Ella BUCKNER.
There was no mention of other children nor first marriage. Only the marriage of Thornton WALTERS was mentioned.
I am still searching for my Grandma Mary and her mother Laura Anna on the 1900 census. It could be that their names were misspelled. Perhaps they could in another State.
Correct name spelling matter. What names we use does make a different. I notice in my research that some of my ancestors used their middle names.
May we learn to correct people when they spell our name wrong. It will help in the long ran. Future generations will appreciate the correct spelling. Besides they can locate what they are searching easier.
On The Journey...
Correct Name Spelling Matters
It brings a lot of stress when searching for ancestors.
But when things click, things are better.
The Chronicles of Susan
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