13 Years Later: The Frances (OVINGTON) DADE Family Connections

On May 8th 2010, I logged in to ancestry.com. I came across someone who was searching for a connection with Dade family. This person is  was looking for "Janie " Jane (DADE) WASHINGTON lineage.

I checked the Missouri death records between 1910-1959 for a Jane WASHINGTON. I came up with a Louisa Jane WASHINGTON. According to an Isaac and John WASHINGTON, Louisa was born in March of 1817 in KY.

Louisa Jane WASHINGTON's parents were an Isaac DADE from VA and a Frances unknown surname from KY. I saw the connection when I read the parents name. I saw this as "Another Frances (OVINGTON) DADE Connection."

Back in 2010 I had come across...
On Frances' 4 known children's death records: The parents' names were Isaac DADE and Frances / Frankie. Charlotta's death record was the only one that mentioned Frances' maiden name as OVINGTON.

And since this blog I have come across three more children of Frances. 
Benjamin "Ben" DADE Sr, 
Isaac DADE Jr. aka Isaac DAYD and
 Crieldy / Cyridla DADE GREEN

Frances "Frankie" OVINGTON DADE 

She was the wife of Isaac DADE (1805  - 1890)

She was the mother of 14 children.
She was listed as 101 on the 1900 MO census.

Louisa Jane "Janie" (DADE) WASHINGTON
She was born in Mar of 1826 in KY and passed on 21 April 1910 in MO
She was married to David WASHINGTON Sr. 
She was the mother of 13.

Benjamin "Ben" DADE 
He was born in about 1829 and passed 16 Dec of 1906.
He was married twice. First wife's name could have been Eliza.
His second wife was Lucy (SAMPSON) DADE.
Lucy was the mother of  15 children, 6 were living at the time of the 1900 census.
   
Mary Ann DADE MADISON
She was born on 16 Nov 1836 in KY and passed on  24 Dec 1921 in MO
She was married to George MADISON and was the mother of 7.

 Isaac DADE Jr. / Isaac DAYD 

He was born about 1844 in ?  MO and passed 27 May 1909 in Illinois 
.He was married to  Louisa MONSON, she was the mother of 6.
Isaac was also listed as married to a Lena (1867 -1902) and a Russell. (1845 - 1901)

Louis Newton "Lew" "Old Bone" DADE
He was born on 16 Oct 1847in MO and passed on 18 Feb 1937 in MO. 
He married Mary Ann VENOY and she was the mother of 11.

Crieldy / Cyridla (DADE) GREEN
(1851 - 1884)
She was the wife of Samuel "Uncle Sam" GREEN. 
They had 2 daughters. 

Photo of Charlotta (DADE) "Lottie" LANKFORD  / LANKFARD 

Charlotta (DADE)"Lottie" LANKFORD / LANKFARD

She was born in Jan 1852 and passed on  3 April 1924 in NY

She married Robert Louis LANKFORD / LANKFARD and was the mother of 11.

Frances had 7 other children unaccounted for.

Seven were living when the 1900 census was taken.

Possible children:
 Ben (Beny) Dade born about 1838 in MO.
Francis (Dade) Williams,
George Dade.
Mildred (Dade) Hardin

The Journey Continues On...
13 Years Later: The Frances OVINGTON DADE Connection
I have DNA matches on Frances' children,
Benjamin, Louisa, Isaac, Louis and Charlotta's  descendants. 

Thanks for reading.
Blessings

S.A. Blakley
2nd Great Granddaughter of Isaac DADE Sr.  and Frances (OVINGTON) DADE. 
Branch of Robert and Charlotta. 

Searched Census To Identify Harriett And Her Three Children

 Searching From What’s Known
Harriet’s future husband, Elias W. Bartlett Sr. was listed with his first wife, Rachel on the 1870 Missouri Census in Carroll County. Question: Where was Harriett and the other three Bartlett children who were born before the 1870 census was taken?

On November 7, 2022, I began to search for Harriett on the 1870 Carroll County Missouri census. I searched for every black Harriett born in Missouri around 1849 and one by one, I looked to see if there were key names in the same household. Those key names were her Grandmother Hannah and three children, Sallie, Charles, and Lucy.

The Newest Discovery
Actually, this is an old discovery that became new once I saw it again. I came across the household of HESLIN before. I didn’t see the connection then. But, the second time around, I was filled with joy when I saw the names Hannah, Harriett and Sally, Charles and Lucy. This was confirmation.

Harriett BARTLETT’s and her three children’s ages were similar to the 1880 census. However, Hannah was listed as born in North Carolina on the 1870 census at age 80. But on the 1880 census Hannah was born in South Carolina and her age was at 115. This is 35 years older in ten years.

I believe that this Harriet, her children and her Grandmother, Hannah are the ones that I’ve been searching for. They were listed with William HESLIN born in 1810 in Kentucky. He who was head of house. Hannah B. HESLIN born in 1790 North Carolina.( Note that Harriett had a grandmother by the name of Hannah HOOPER on the 1880 Missouri census in Carrollton County Missouri.)

It appears that Elias W. Bartlett Sr. was not the father of Sally, Charles and Lucy. This would make sense, if they weren’t listed with him on the 1870 Missouri census. It appears that the three children took the Bartlett surname. I wonder what were their surname?

What’s Next?
Ironically, I can’t locate the family with the Heslin surname on the 1880 census for Carroll County Missouri. I’m wondering. Is there another way to spell that surname? Could Helsin have been their enslaved surname? Also note that I have found Sally, Charles and Lucy were listed as mulatto on other records.

Sarah “Sallie’s maiden name was Shaw. This came from an Ohio 1919 marriage record of Myrtle Younger, daughter of Sarah “Sallie”. The Shaw name is something to look into.

Crop photo of the 1870 United States Federal Census For Harriet HELSIN, Missouri, Carroll County.

Questions And Wonder:
Who was Harriett ( BUFFINGTON / HOOPER BARTLETT?
She was my Great Grandmother, Harriett. My father’s David’s grandmother.
I wonder if Hannah could have been Harriett’s great grandmother.

The Mariah HELSIN was born in North Carolina in 1830. She was Williams’ daughter .
Was William HELSIN Hannah’s son?
Or if Williams’ wife was Hannah’s daughter?
Wonder if Sophiah, Harriett and Allen were siblings?

I wonder if Hannah’s surname was Buffington? Listed as Hannah B. HELSIN on the 1870 census. Harriett’s maiden name was listed as Buffington on her daughter, Lucy’s social security application in 1939.

Thanks for reading
Searched Census To Identify Harriett And Her Three Children #52Ancestors Week 8 In 2023

  #52Ancestors Week 8 In 2023

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Susan Ann Blakley on another blog site. 

Family Connections: In Remembrance:
DADE 

BARTLETT Family 

Blakey Blakley WHITE 

God bless
S.A. Blakley

Week 8 ~ Amy Johnson Crow #52Ancestors in 52 Weeks ~ Generations Café

The theme for Week 8 is “I Can Identify.” Genealogy research is about identifying the correct people to attach to our family trees. Who have you worked hard to identify? Another way to interpret the theme would be to highlight someone like my grandfather, who could spot (and correctly identify all kinds of mushrooms. (My sisters and I never got the knack of doing that!)

Benjamin And Lucy DADE Family Connections In Memory For April

 In  April of 1851
In Loving Memory of George Bennett DADE was born.
Son of Benjamin DADE Sr. and Lucy (SAMPSON) DADE. 

 In April of 1953
In Loving Memory of  Isaac TATE He passed
He was married to Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Tickle (DADE) TATE
Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Tickle (DADE) TATE

In April of 1988
  In Loving Memory of   James Otis DADE Sr. He  passed.
Branch of   Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE. 

 On April 2, 1892
  In Loving Memory of  John COTTRELL He was born.
He was the son of Woodford COTTRELL and Fanny (DADE) COTTRELL. 

 On April 2, 1928
In Loving Memory of  Lawrence Eugene HAWKINS He was born.
Son of Charles Leon HAWKINS and  Annie Elvessie (TAYLOR) HAWKINS.
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER 

 On April 5, 1930
 In Loving Memory of   Frances (NIXON) HAWKINS She was born.
She was married to Lawrence Eugene HAWKINS. 
Branch of  Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER 

 On April 7, 1996
In Loving Memory of   Smith Walter CLAY  passed
He was married to Vera Carmeleta HAWKINS CLAY. 
 Branch of  Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER 

 On April 8, 1947
 In Loving Memory of  Orville M. TASCO He was born.
He was the husband of Georgia Irene "Georgie: (HAWKINS) TASCO. 
Branch of  Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER 

On April 10, 1994
 In Loving Memory of  Louis HARRIS He passed
He was the husband of Goldie Leota (DADE) HARRIS. 
Branch of   Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE. 

 On April 11, 1972
  In Loving Memory of  Florence (DADE) FLETCHER
She was the daughter George Bennett DADE and Harriett (WATTSON) DADE.

 On April 11, 1949
 In Loving Memory of  Homer DOUGLAS He passed
He was the husband of Lottie Belle (CALSAW) DOUGLAS. 
Branch of Thomas CALSAW and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) CALSAW. 

 On April 11, 2008
  In Loving Memory of   Harry Frank CLAY He passed
He was the husband of Doris Marie TATE CLAY. 

Doris ~ Branch of   Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE.
Harry ~ Branch of Louisa Jane "Janie" (DADE)  WASHINGTON 

 On April 12, 2005
 In Loving Memory of  Circa J. (PERKINS) CLAY She passed
She was the daughter of Jesse PERKING and Leona Ella (ESTON) PERKINS
She was the wife of Roy William CLAY Sr.  

Circa ~ Branch of Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE
Roy Sr. ~ Branch of Louisa  Jane "Janie" (DADE)  WASHINGTON 

 On April 12, 1941
In Loving Memory of  Julian Edward. TATE  He was born.
He was the son of Isaac "Ike" TATE and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Tickle (DADE) TATE
  Branch of   Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE.

 On April 12, 1941
 In Loving Memory of  Isaac E. TATE Jr. He was born
He was the son of Isaac "Ike" TATE and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Tickle (DADE) TATE
  Branch of   Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE.

 On April 12, 1940
   In Loving Memory of   Clarence TATE He was born 
He was the son of Edgar R. TATE and Juanita WASHINGTON TATE

 On April 13, 1937
  In Loving Memory of   Phillip Michael GRIGSBY He was born.
He was the son of Charles Wade GRIGSBY and Lillian Josephine LEWIS GRIGSBY. 
Branch of Richard GRIGSBY and Eliza "Lizzie" DADE CALSAW

 On April 13, 1913
 In Loving Memory of  Charles Edward DADE Jr. He was born.
He was the son of Charles DADE Sr.  and Anna 

 On April 14, 2005
In Loving Memory of   Roy William CLAY Jr. He passed
He was the son of Roy William CLAY Sr. and Circa Jean (PERKINS) CLAY.

Circa ~ Branch of Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE
Roy Sr. ~ Branch of Louisa  Jane "Janie" (DADE)  WASHINGTON 
 On April 17, 2009

In Loving Memory of   Olive Elizabeth (ALLEN) WILLIS She passed
She was the daughter of Edward E. ALLEN and Lucy Mae (CALSAW) ALLEN.
Branch of Thomas CALSAW and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) GRISGBY

 On April 18, 2021
 In Loving Memory of   Lee L. DADE He passed

 On April 19, 1997
  In Loving Memory of Roberta Virginia DADE HUMPHREYS She passed
She was the daughter of Isaac Edward DADE and Minnie (COIN) DADE,
Branch of Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE

 On April 19, 1932
 In Loving Memory of    Muzzella (CLAY) DADE She was born.
She was the wife of Walter James Cecil DADE.
Branch of  Charles DADE and Anna (ESTON) DADE

 On April 20, 1953
In Loving Memory of  Dean Maurice. HUMPHREY Sr. He was born.
He was the son of Archie Willard HUMPHREY and Robert Virginia (DADE) HUMPHREY.
Branch of Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE

 On April 23, 1981
In Loving Memory of  Alice  Marie (CLARK) HAWKINS She passed
She was the wife of Melvin Lewis HAWKINS Jr.
She was married to Clarence "Chuck" Wilbur TATE.

Melvin Jr. ~ Branch of   Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER 
Clarence ~ Branch of David WASHINGTON Sr. and Louisa Jane (DADE) WASHINGTON 

 On April 24, 1973
 In Loving Memory  Lillian Josephine "LEWIS" SCHOFIELD.  She passed.
She was the widow of Wilbur Lewis GRISBY. 
Branch of Richard GRISBY and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE CALSAW

 On April 25, 2010
 In Loving Memory of  Frances (NIXON) HAWKINS She passed
She was married to Lawrence Eugene HAWKINS.
Branch of  Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER 

 
On April 28, 1865
In Loving Memory of Edward E. ALLEN He was born.
He was married to Lucy Mae CALSAW.
Branch of Thomas CALSAW and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE CALSAW

 On April 28, 2013
  In Loving Memory of  Muzzella (CLAY) DADE She passed
She was the wife of Walter James Cecil DADE.
Branch of  Charles DADE and Anna (ESTON) DADE

 On April  29, 1940
   In Loving Memory of   Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) CALSAW  She passed
She was the daughter of Benjamin DADE Sr. and Lucy (SAMPSON) DADE.

   On April 29, 1906
  In Loving Memory of    Charles Wade GRISBY He was born
He was the son of Wilbur GRIGSBY and Lillian Josephine LEWIS GRIGSBY. 
Branch of Richard GRIGSBY and Eliza "Lizzie" DADE CALSAW

Compiled and rearranged from original list by Susan Ann Blakley
Date May of 2023

In Remembrance Of Moma Lu

Standing at my mother's graveside on April 8, 2000

Death Isn't the End.
It's a transition to the next stage.
Cemeteries are Resurrection Ground.

May the LORD comfort those who are mourning. May the Peace of God be with you.

In Memory Of Delia Lewis

 I was overwhelm when I discovered this rare obituary of my Great Grandmother Delilah. There’s a lot of data presented. I’ve been sorting through the information and searching for leads. What did I get out of this obituary?

The source of obituary came be found at St. Joseph Daily Herald – Apr 24, 1887
It’s on page 4, third column near middle.




My translation of Mrs. Delilah Lewis’s obituary.

Mrs. Delila “Lillie” ( ? ) LEWIS passed at her son in law, William Washington at 1801 Mulberry Street in St. Joseph, Missouri; on Tuesday, April 19th, 1887 at 4:45 pm.

Delilah was born in Franklin, Williamson County Tennessee and was raised in Kentucky.
She was moved to Franklin, (Howard County) Missouri.
(Don’t know the time frame from which State to State.)

It was when she was moved to Liberty, Clay County, she was sold to Priestley EDWARDS
And she was with him for about 25 and 30 years. (Is this 55 years with the enslaver EDWARDS? )

Then she was hired out to William LANE for ten years.
(I assume that within the years with EDWARDS, Delilah was hired out.)

Delilah was moved with Peyton TOWNSEND to Saline County, Missouri until after the rebellion in 1861. (I’m assuming that this city in Saline was Blackwater, Missouri area.)

She moved to St. Joseph, (Buchanan County) Missouri in 1878 with William Washington.

Delilah was a member of the Baptist church and had been for fifty years
(She passed in 1887 and minus 50 would be the year 1837 with the Baptist Church.)

Delila was still in the service of the Lord ( before the time of her death)
If she was born in 1773 and passed in 1887, she would have been about 113.

I’m in the process of making time line from Delila’s paper trail.
The enslavers names do exit in the counties in Missouri.

Other Questions and Assumptions
Who was Delila’s daughter? Mrs. William Washington; Susan (Leach) Washington.
The 1880 and 1870 Missouri censuses has Susan’s birth years as 1835 and 1845 in Missouri.
She could have been born in either in Franklin , Missouri or Liberty, Missouri.
Susan was most likely born around 1835; her 1890 obituary stated that she was 54 at time of death.

There were three sources of Delila’s birth year.
On the 1870 Missouri census at about 1810 at age 60
On the 1880 Missouri census at about 1787 at age 93
On her 1887 obituary at 1773, she would have about 113

Delilah most likely born between 1790 – 1810.
If born in 1810 she would have been 25 when Susan was born.
Or if Delila was born in 1790 Delila would have been 45.

Could Delilah at age 62 give birth to Susan in 1835?
Delila was likely to have had other children.
She was a widow at the time of her death.

I’m working on another blog on “Data From Delila Lewis’ 1887 Obituary”.
It’s the paper trail from Tennessee to Missouri and the oral history that was passed down.
The enslavers’ whereabouts will lead to where Delila was.

Thanks for reading.
A Translation of Mrs. Delila Lewis’ 1887 Obituary #52Ancestors Week 10 In 2023

This blog was a repost from another blog.  And here's another blog ~ Been So Lucky In My Discoveries About Delilah Lewis .Delila, my 3rd great grandmother.

April In Remembrance The DADE Family Connections:  

April In Remembrance: Bartlett Family Connections

April In Remembrance: Blakey Blakley WHITE Family Connections

God bless

S.A. Blakley

Week 10 ~ Amy Johnson Crow #52Ancestors in 52 Weeks

The theme for Week 10 is “Translation.” Would any of your ancestors have needed someone to translate for them? Have you had to work with records in a language other than your own? No matter the language, it’s a good time to write!

Benjamin and Lucy DADE Family Connections: In Memory For March

 In March  of 1984
 In Loving Memory of  Charles Leon HAWKINS ~ He passed.
He was the son of Charles Edward HAWKINS and Melvina N. "Vina" (CARTER)  HAWKINS. 
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER 

In March  of 1912
In Loving Memory of  Harry ALEXANDER ~ He was born.
He was marred to Lucille "Lucy: (DADE) DOWNING.
Branch of Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE 

 In March of, 1964
In Loving Memory of  Harry ALEXANDER ~ He passed/
He was marred to Lucille "Lucy: (DADE) DOWNING.
Branch of Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE 

In March 1, 1969
In Loving Memory of  Ida Bell (HAZELWOOD) TATE ~ She passed.
She was was married to Isaac Edward DADE. 
Isaac ~ Branch for Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE.

 On March 1, 1978
 In Loving Memory of  Lucy (HANN) DADE ~ She passed.
She was the wife of Bandy / Benjamin DADE.

 In March of 1873
In Loving Memory of  Charles DADE ~  He was born.
He was the son of Benjamin DADE Sr. and Lucy (SAMPSON) DADE. 

On March 1, 1896
 In Loving Memory of  Lizzie Mae (DADE) FOSTER  ~ She was born.
She was the daughter of Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE.

 On March 1, 1907
 In Loving Memory of  Smith Walter CLAY ~ He was born,
He was the husband of Vera Carmelta HAWKINS. 
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER 

 On March 2, 1936
In Loving Memory of  Patricia Doris "Pasty" (CLAY) CARTER ~ She was born.
She was the daughter of Jewell CLAY and Melissa (HAWKINS) CLAY,
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER

On March 3, 1931
In Loving Memory of  Ruthie Mae (SAXSON) DADE ~ She was born.
She was the widow of Willie DADE. 
Branch of  Charles DADE and Anna (ESTON) DADE

 On March 2, 1869
 In Loving Memory of Charles Edward HAWKINS ~ He was born
He was the husband of Melvina N. "Vina" (CARTER) HAWKINS. 
Branch of Lewis CARTER and  Martha (DADE) CARTER 

On March 5, 2021
 In Loving Memory of  Cleo Lee (LEWIS) ROBINSON ~ She passed.
She was the daughter of Lenvil Van Cleve LEWIS and Emilie / Emmalee (CALSAW) LEWIS.
Branch of Thomas CALSAW and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE)  CALSAW

 On March 5, 1943
   In Loving Memory of  Edward Eugene HUMPHREY Sr. ~ He passed.
He was the son of Archie Willard HUMPHREY and Roberta Virginia (DADE) HUMPREY.
Branch of Isaac Edward DADE and Minnie (COIN) DADE

 On March 6, 1935
In Loving Memory of  Mary Lu / Louise (TATE) CLAY  ~ She was born
She was the daughter of Isaac J.  "Ike" TATE and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Tickle" (DADE.) TATE. 
Branch of Isaac Edward DADE and Isa Belle (HAZELWOOD) TATE. 

 On March 7, 2013
In Loving Memory of    Melvin Lewis HAWKINS Jr. ~ He passed.
He was the son of Melvin Lewis HAWKINS Sr. and George Ellen (CLAY) HAWKINS. 
She was the daughter of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER

 On March 9, 2019
 In Loving Memory of  Martha Jane  (HAWKINS) BROWN   She passed.
She was the daughter of Stanley Elester HAWKINS and Julia Almeta (TAYLOR) HAWKINS. 
Branch of  Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER

 On March 9, 1919
In Loving Memory of  Thomas Lane CALSAW ~ He passed,
He was the son of Thomas CALSAW and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) GRISGBY.

 On March 9, 1921
 In Loving Memory of  Gladys Doris (BANNARN) GRISGBY ~ She passed.
She was the wife of Wilbert Joseph, GRISGBY.
Branch of Richard GRISGBY and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) CALSAW

On March 14, 1990
In Loving Memory of  Patricia Doris "Pasty" (CLAY) CARTER ~ She passed.
She was the daughter of Jewell CLAY and Melissa (HAWKINS) CLAY
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER. 

 On March 17, 1938
   In Loving Memory of  Freda Pauline LEWIS ~ She passed,
She was the daughter of  Lenvil Van Cleve LEWIS and Emilie / Emmaliee (CALSAW)LEWIS.
He was the son of Thomas CALSAW and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) GRISGBY.

 On March 17, 2004
In Loving Memory of  Isaac Edward. TATE Jr. ~ He passed.
 He was the son of Isaac J.  "Ike" TATE and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Tickle" (DADE) TATE. 

 On March 17, 1921
 In Loving Memory of  Thelma Mae (DADE) BERRY ~ She was born.
She was the daughter of Charles DADE and Anna (ESTON) DADE.

 On March 17, 2020
In Loving Memory of    Orville M. TASCO ~ He passed.
He was the husband of Georgia Irene "Georgie" (HAWKINS) TASCO.
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER.

 On March 18, 1956
  In Loving Memory of   Melvina  N. "Vina" (CARTER) HAWKINS ~ She passed
She was the daughter of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER. 

On March 19,  1999
 In Loving Memory of    Loretta (Ann CLAY) BUCKNER ~ She passed.
She was the daughter of Smith Walter CLAY and Vera Carmeleta (HAWKINS) CLAY
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER.

 On March 21. 1919
In Loving Memory of    Donald Elgin ROBINSON ~ He was born.
He was the husband of Cleo Lee (LEWIS) ROBINSON.
Branch of Thomas CALSAW and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE)  CALSAW

 On March 25, 1926
  In Loving Memory of   Eleanor Mae Eckesteine (HAMPTON) GALBREATH ~ She was born.
She was the daughter of  Aljournal / Albert  McGruder and Georgia Lavena (DADE) McGRUDER
Branch of George Bennett DADE and Harriett (WATTSON) DADE 

 On March 25, 1962
 In Loving Memory of  Lisa Denise GRIGSBY ~ She was born.
She was the daughter of Phillip Michael GRIGSBY and Eddie Myrtle ( GREEN)  HAMMER

 On March 26, 1969
In Loving Memory of     Charles Edward HAWKINS ~ He passed
He was the son of Charles Leon HAWKINS and Annie Elvessie (TAYLOR) HAWKINS. 
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER.

 On March 26, 1911
 In Loving Memory of    Vera Carmeleta  (HAWKIN) CLAY ~ She was born.
Charles Edward HAWKINS and Melvina N. "Vina" (CARTER) HAWKINS.
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER. 

 On March 26, 1920
In Loving Memory of    Everett POSEY ~ He passed.
He was the husband of  Nora (COTTRELL) POSEY.
Branch of Woodford COTTRELL and Fannie (DADE) COTTRELL

 On March 28, 1995
In Loving Memory of    Wardell Thomas ALLEN ~ He passed
Branch of Thomas CALSAW and   and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) CALSAW. 

 On March 29, 2009
In Loving Memory of    Norma (HENDERSON) HAMILTON ~ She passed .
She was the wife of Walter A. HAMILTON. 
Branch of  Richard GRIGSBY and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) CALSAW. 

 On March 30, 1911
 In Loving Memory of   Idella  (HOWELTON) GRIGSBY ~ She was born.
She was the wife of Charles Wade GRIGSBY.
Branch of  Richard GRIGSBY and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) CALSAW. 

Compiled and rearranged from original list by Susan Ann Blakley
Date May of 2023

Living In The Shadow Of William Washington

 In the beginning, I knew very little about my Washington Family Connections. I made some discoveries from what my mother told me and what material she had on her family. And through years of searching, I came across more on the family through the name of William Washington in the city of St. Joseph, Missouri. William was well, know during his time.

William Washington married his first wife, Miss Susan Leach on September 20, 1866 in St Joseph, Missouri. They were my 2nd great grandparents. They had 5 daughters and a son.

Living In The Shadow Of William Washington And the address of 1801 Mulberry Street

Susan was the daughter of Delilah Lewis. Susan’s name was never mentioned in any of the city directories She was hard to trace. Susan and her family were living in the shadow of William Washington.

When Susan’s mother, Delilah Lewis passed in April of 1887, William was mentioned. Susan’s was not. When William’s and Susan’s son, James drowned at the 102 River in July of 1889. William’s name was mentioned. Susan’s was not.

When Susan passed in January of 1890, she was listed Mrs. William Washington. When Virginia “Jennie” Washington passed in February of 1897, she was listed as the daughter of William Washington.

The crop postcard photo is of what I believe to be, a photo some of the Washington Family.
From left to right: seated are Susan, her husband William and the elderly lady was Delilah, Susan’s mother. The oldest daughter, Anna (behind William,) was my Great Grandmother, Anna Laura. (Photo colorized and repaired via My Heritage.)



There is little known of the other daughters of William and Susan. However, through searching, I discovered more about their daughter, Anna Laura (Washington) Allen Walters. As for Anna’s first husband William Allen, his life is a mystery. Perhaps he was living in someone’s shadow.

Now, I’m wondering about Susan’s siblings. I believe that she wasn’t the only child of Delilah. Delilah lived to be at least 100. Delilah’s 1887 obituary stated that she was about 113.

I continue searching for the Tivis Family Connections. I’m finding shadows there as well. Women were hidden behind their husband’s names. It’s hard to trace women.

Thanks for reading
Living In The Shadow Of William Washington: Week 44 In 2022

I posted this blog on  November 4, 2022 by Susan Ann Blakley
I added the In Remembrance For March

In Remembrance Dade Family Connections

In Remembrance Bartlett Family Connections

In Remembrance Blakey Blakley WHITE Family Connections. 

God Bless
S.A. Blakley

Week 44 ~ Amy Johnson Crow ~ Generations Café #52Ancestors 52 Weeks ~ facebook group.
This week’s theme is “Shadows.” There are some ancestors who seem to hide in darkness, whose stories are hard to tease out. There are also people who “live in the shadow” of someone else. This week, shine some light on one of those ancestors

Benjamin and Lucy DADE Family Connections: In Memory February

 On Feb 1, 1975
In Loving Memory of Frank R. O. Briant ESTON He  passed.
He was married to Lucille "Lucy" (DADE) DOWNING. 
Branch of Bandy DADE and Mary Etta (RANGE) DADE.  

On Feb 1, 1968 
In Loving Memory of Nathaniel Morse BROWN He passed. 
He was the husband of  Zonia "Zona" B. (DADE)  BROWN
Branch of Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE

On Feb 2, 1893
 In Loving Memory of  Thomas Lance CALSAW He was born.
He was the son of Thomas CALSAW and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) CALSAW.

On Feb 3, 1923
In Loving Memory of   Anderson CLAY Sr. He was born
He was the son of Jewell CLAY and Melissa A. HAWKINS CLAY. 
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER

On Feb 5, 1892
 In Loving Memory of  Angie ( LEWIS) COTTRELL  She was born
She was the wife of John COTTRELL.
Branch of Woodford COTTRELL and Fannie (DADE) COTTRELL

On Feb 7, 1951
In Loving Memory of  Loretta Ann LEWIS  She was born
She was the daughter of Leo Larry LEWIS and Eleanora Juanita Mae (DADE) LEWIS. 
Branch of Bandy DADE and Mary (RANGE) DADE

On Feb 8, 2005
 In Loving Memory of  Nancy (LEWIS) THOMPSON She  passed
She was the daughter of Richard "Buck" Wade LEWIS. and Mamie Nancy (GARR) LEWIS
Branch of Lenvil Cleve LEWIS and Emelie / Emmalee CALSAW LEWIS

On Feb 9, 1965
 In Loving Memory of  Gloria Dean (TAYLOR) HAWKINS She passed,
She was the wife of Charles Edward HAWKINS. 
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER

On Feb 10, 1926
 In Loving Memory of  Charles Edward HAWKINS. He was born
He was the son of Charles Leon HAWKINS and Annie Elvessie (TAYLOR) HAWKINS.
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER

On Feb 11, 1864
In Loving Memory of  Eliza "Lizzie"(DADE) CALSAW She was born
She was the daughter of Benjamin DADE and Lucy (SAMPSON) DADE.

On Feb 11, 1911
In Loving Memory of   Adolphus Nathaniel "Pete" BATSELL He was born
 He was the husband of Roma Lottie (ALLEN) BATSELL.
Branch of Thomas CALSAW and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) CALSAW. 

On Feb 11, 1886
In Loving Memory of  Dale Dorise WILLIS He was born
He was the son of  Adolphus Nathaniel "Pete" BATSELL and Roma Lottie (ALLEN) BATSELL.
Branch of Thomas CALSAW and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) CALSAW. 

On Feb 11, 1920
In Loving Memory of  Pearl "Annie" Anna May ESTON. She passed
She was the daughter of Frank R. O. Briant ESTON and Lucille "Lucy" (DADE) DOWNING. 
Branch of Bandy DADE and Mary Etta (RANGE) DADE.  

On Feb 12, 1925
In Loving Memory of  Mamie (GARR) LEWIS She was born 
She was the wife off Richard "Buck" Wade LEWIS
Branch of Lenvil Cleve LEWIS and Emelie / Emmalee CALSAW LEWIS

On Feb 12, 1928
 In Loving Memory of  Freda Pauline LEWIS.  She was born
She was the daughter of Lenvil Van Cleve LEWIS and Emelie / Emmalee (CALSAW) LEWIS.
Branch of Thomas CALSAW and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) CALSAW.

On Feb 12, 1962
 In Loving Memory of  Cheryl  Ann (TATE) COLLINS She was born. 
She was the daughter of Julian Edward TATE.
Branch of  Isaac "Ike" TATE and Mary Elixabeth "Lizzie" "Tickle" (DADE) TATE

On Feb 13, 1917
 In Loving Memory of  Olive Elizabeth (ALLEN) WILLIS She was born.
She was the daughter of Edward E. ALLEN and Lucy Mae (CALSAW) ALLEN. 
Branch of Thomas CALSAW and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) CALSAW.

On Feb 15, 1901
 In Loving Memory of  Melissa (HAWKINS) CLAY She was born.
She was the daughter of Charles Leon HAWKINS and Melvina "Vina" (CARTER) HAWKINS.
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER

On Feb 18, 1990  Lee "Ladarius" TATE He was born
He was the son of Cheryl Ann (TATE)COLLINS.
Branch of  Isaac "Ike" TATE and Mary Elixabeth "Lizzie" "Tickle" (DADE) TATE

On Feb 20, 1953
 In Loving Memory of  Charles Edward HAWKINS He passed.
He was the husband of Melvina "Vina" (CARTER) HAWKINS.
Branch of Lewis CARTER and Martha (DADE) CARTER

On Feb 21, 1881
 In Loving Memory of  Nora (COTTRELL) POSEY She was born
She was the daughter of Woodford COTTRELL and Fannie (DADE) COTTRELL

On Feb 22, 1900
 In Loving Memory of  Mattie (SMITH) DADE She was born
She was the wife of Bennie DADE. 
Branch of Charles DADE and Alice (TAYLOR) DADE

On Feb 23, 2001
In Loving Memory of  Lottie Elizabeth  (LEWIS) HUMPHREY. She passed,
She was the daughter of   Lenvil Cleve LEWIS and Emelie / Emmalee (CALSAW) LEWIS.
Branch of Thomas CALSAW and Eliza "Lizzie" (DADE) CALSAW.

On Feb 25, 1996
 In Loving Memory of  Mary Beatrice( TATE) DADE She passed. 
She was married to Charles Edward DADE Jr.
Branch of Charles DADE and Anna (ESTON) DADE 

Compiled and rearranged from the original list by Susan Ann Blakley 
Date in May of 2023. 

Updating Family Connections: Gathering The Generations

 I have been on a pause on searching on the Family Connections: Gathering The Generations. I continue to do my weekly challenge of #52Ancestors in 52 weeks.  This is where I journal about my parents' ancestors and relatives and post weekly. 

Also, I've been going back over the In Remembrance for the month. I've been updating them. I'm in the process of re arranging what I have been doing for years. I'm going by days of birth and death dates. It's a task in doing. But, I see this as a good thing to do.  

Here's are some examples: In Remembrance: 

February In Remembrance Dade Family Connections. 

February In Remembrance: Bartlett Family Connections

February In Remembrance Blakey Blakley WHITE Family Connections

I will start back up on my search. I continue to check my DNA matches and obituaries. I'm still looking for clues. I hope to connect the dots in the years to come. 

Thanks for reading.
Family Connections: Gathering The Generations: 

Blessings, 
S.A. Blakley