Anne Cornelia Slater

F, b. 12 May 1925


  • Birth*: Anne Cornelia Slater was born on 12 May 1925 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas MacIntosh Slater.
  • Census*: Anne Cornelia Slater appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Washington D.C. . She is 5 years old and living with her mother.1
  • Marriage*: She married John Leddell Faulkner, son of John Henry Faulkner and Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe, on 20 December 1944 at Cairo, Grady Co., GA.
  • Marriage*: Anne Cornelia Slater married an unknown person on 19 February 1953 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA,
    Mrs. Anne Slater Faulkner Weds Mr. M.L. Arnold Here
    Mrs. Hester Slater announces the marriage oi her daughter, Anne Slater Faulkner to Marion Lee Arnold. The wedding took place Thursday evening at the parsonage of the First Methodist church, with Rev. Olin C. Cooper officiating in the presence of the family of the bridal couple and a few close friends. The bride's young son, Johnny Faulkner, served as Mr. Arnold's best man in the double ring ceremony.
    Mr. and Mrs. Arnold left immediately after the ceremony for a wedding trip to Florida and South Carolina. On their return to Thomasville, they will visit
    their mother Mrs. Slater and young Mr Faulkner at the Slater home in Belmont before setting up their residence in Thomaston, Ga., where the groom has charge of the Retail Credit Company office.

    Actually married in Thomasville Georgia at the Methodist Church Parsonage. The marriage certificate was issued in Dekalb County.2

Family 1: John Leddell Faulkner b. 22 Nov 1919, d. 11 Apr 1946

  • John Leddell II Faulkner

Family 2:

  • Slater Lee Arnold

Citations

  1. [S544] 1930 Washington D.C. Census, Ed 51 page 7A.
  2. [S97] Times Enterprise Thomasville, Georgia, 20 Mar 1953.

John Henry Faulkner

M, b. 16 February 1897, d. 30 January 1975

John Henry Faulkner

Family 1: Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe b. 16 Feb 1897, d. 10 Jan 1977

Family 2: Delphine Louise Ellis b. 23 Aug 1912, d. 5 Apr 1989

  • Linda Louise Faulkner
  • Nancy Elizabeth Faulkner

Citations

  1. [S20] Unknown volume, Franklin Co., N.C. Birth Register, Register of Deeds Franklin Co, NC Courthouse.
  2. [S103] 1900 Vance Co., N.C. Census.
  3. [S19] 1910 Vance Co., N.C. Census.
  4. [S138] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Marriage Register, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  5. [S638] Unknown subject, Draft Registrations World War I.
  6. [S1398] Unknown volume, North Carolina Marriages 1759 - 1979, unknown repository.
  7. [S260] Floyd D. Faulkner, "Faulkner, Floyd D., Genealogy Material", Ancestral File.
  8. [S1059] Unknown volume, Durham Co., N.C. Death Certificate, www.Ancestry.com.
  9. [S998] The Durham Moring Herald, 1 Feb 1975.

Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe

F, b. 16 February 1897, d. 10 January 1977

Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe
circa 1944

  • Divorce*: Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe and (?) Newell were divorced.
  • Birth*: Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe was born on 16 February 1897 at Washington, Beaufort Co., NC; The birth certificate for Floyd Don FAulkner states that Mary Gertrude Skittlethorpe had 5 children that were born alive and were still living in Oct 1928, 2 children that were born alive but are now dead, and 1 stillborn.
    Delayed Certificate of Birth Beaufort Co., N.C; Gertrude Skittlethorpe was born 16 Feb 1897 in Bath, Beaufort Co., dau of Jim and Olivia Woolard Skittlethorpe.1
  • She was the daughter of James Demato Skittletharpe and Susan Olivia Woolard.
  • Census: Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe appeared on the census of 30 June 1900 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC. 1900 Census for Beaufort Co. lists Mary G. as daughter of James D. and Susan Skittletharpe. Her birthdate is listed as Sept 1898. William T. is also listed as 7 yrs old and born in June 1892.2
  • Census*: She appeared on the census of 20 May 1910 at Yeatsville Precinct, Beaufort Co., NC. Mary G. is 13 years old and living with her mother.3
  • Marriage*: She married John Henry Faulkner, son of John A. Faulkner and Louisa Eliza Renn, on 15 April 1916 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC; Witnesses at marriage of Gertrude and John were: O.V. Pace, R. Raines, and C.A. Clark all of Henderson, N.C.. Note that Archie Raines and Robert Raines were pall Bearers at the funeral of John L. Faulkner. On Marriage Application dated 15 April 1916 she states her parents are both dead and unknown.4
  • (Witness) Marriage: Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe witnessed the marriage of Floyd Don Barber and Juanita "Nita" Skittletharpe on 17 December 1919 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.5
  • Census: Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 201 Scott St., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC. Gertrude is 38 years old. She is listed as married but John Henry is not recorded. She states she completed the 7th grade and is working as a Looper in a hosiery mill. B.J., Fred, Floyd and Maurice are living with her.6
  • Marriage*: She married W.H. Norman on 8 August 1953; date of marriage from Mary's pension application dated 26 Nov 1954.
  • Marriage*: Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe married (?) Newell after 1963.
  • Death*: Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe died on 10 January 1977 at High Point, Guilford Co., NC, at age 79 . Death record from funeral home in Burlington, N.C. shows mother's maiden name as Mary vs Gertrude Skittlethorpe.
    Gertrude died in High Point, N.C. of Acute Myocardial Infarction at age 79 on Jan 10, 1977. Her Certif. of Death states her birth date as 16 Feb 1897. Her parents are shown as James D. Skittlethorpe and Olivia Woolard. She was buried in Alamance Memorial Park Burlington..7
  • Burial*: She was buried on 13 January 1977 at Alamance Memorial Cemetery, Burlington, Alamance Co., NC; Mary later returned to Burlington. She is buried in Burlington in a cemetary on the Burlington-Greensboro Hwy 70. She had married a Newell and is buried under that name. Her grave marker reads Gertrude Faulkner Newell, Born in Bath, N.C., 1898 - 1977.

Family 1: John Henry Faulkner b. 16 Feb 1897, d. 30 Jan 1975

  • Marriage*: She married John Henry Faulkner, son of John A. Faulkner and Louisa Eliza Renn, on 15 April 1916 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC; Witnesses at marriage of Gertrude and John were: O.V. Pace, R. Raines, and C.A. Clark all of Henderson, N.C.. Note that Archie Raines and Robert Raines were pall Bearers at the funeral of John L. Faulkner. On Marriage Application dated 15 April 1916 she states her parents are both dead and unknown.4

Family 2: W.H. Norman

  • Marriage*: Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe married W.H. Norman on 8 August 1953; date of marriage from Mary's pension application dated 26 Nov 1954.

Family 3: (?) Newell

  • Divorce*: Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe and (?) Newell were divorced.
  • Marriage*: Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe married (?) Newell after 1963.

Citations

  1. [S104] Unknown volume, unknown short title: Beaufort Co., N.C., unknown repository.
  2. [S105] 1900 Beaufort Co., N.C. Census.
  3. [S267] 1910 Beaufort Co, N.C. Census, page 10.
  4. [S138] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Marriage Register, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  5. [S1398] Unknown volume, North Carolina Marriages 1759 - 1979, unknown repository.
  6. [S1811] 1940 Rockingham Co., N.C. Census.
  7. [S1087] Unknown volume, Guilford Co., N.C. Death Certificate, www.Ancestry.com.

John A. Faulkner

M, b. circa 1853, d. circa 1 September 1902
  • Birth*: John A. Faulkner was born circa 1853 at Warren Co., NC.1
  • He was the son of Edmund Faulkner and Polly (Mary) Greyard.
  • Census: John A. Faulkner appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 at Warrenton, Warren Co., NC. J.A. Falkner is 8 years old and living with J.D. Hoyle, age 41 and his wife E.H. Hoyle, age 42. The Hoyle residence is number 351 in the census. J.A.'s parents are listed in number 349.1
  • (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 in the household of John D. Hoyle at Warren Co., NC; J.D. Hoyle is 41 years old and his occupation is Overseer. He has real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $2,000. Living with John D. Hoyle and his family is J.A. Faulkner, age 8.1
  • Census*: John A. Faulkner appeared on the census of 27 June 1870 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. John is 17 years old and working as a farm laborer for Joseph Jones, age 32, who apparently is wealthy. He is listed as having $4560 in Real Estate and $1750 is Personal Property.2
  • Marriage*: He married Louisa Eliza Renn, daughter of James Henderson Renn and Jackey "Martha" Faulkner, on 14 February 1877 at Granville Co., NC; John A. Faulkner, age 23, of Franklin Co., married Eliza Renn, age 21 of Kittrell TWP on 14 Feb 1877. They were married by M.R. Pinnell at Thomas Moss's house. John listed his parents as Edmond and Polly Falkner and stated that they were both living. L.D. Faulkner and __ Biggs were witnesses. L.D. Faulkner signed an oath stating that he was acquainted with John A. Falkner and Eliza Renn of Kittrell Township and knew that they were both over eighteen years of age.
    John W. Merrit bondsman. From Eliza Renn's Marriage Certificate, she states that her father is dead. She did not list his name but she did list her mother as Jackey Renn and that she was still living.3
  • Census: John A. Faulkner appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Hayesville, Franklin Co., NC. John A. Faulkner is 26 years old. His wife Louisa is 22 and his son William J. is 2 years old. Living in the next dwellling is Jackie Renn, age 55, Louisa's mother, and Louisa's brother George, age 20.4
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. John A. Faulkner is 53 yrs old and born April 1847. This conflicts with the marriage register but I believe the birth data was recorded incorrectly. In 1900 he would have been 47 years old and born in 1853. The age number and birth year are reversed. He is renting the house that he and 6 of his children are living in. He is a widower and working as a cook.5
  • Death*: He died circa 1 September 1902 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. The date of burial account for John A. Faulkner's funeral. No place of burial was stated.6

Family: Louisa Eliza Renn b. c 1857, d. a 16 Feb 1897

  • Marriage*: He married Louisa Eliza Renn, daughter of James Henderson Renn and Jackey "Martha" Faulkner, on 14 February 1877 at Granville Co., NC; John A. Faulkner, age 23, of Franklin Co., married Eliza Renn, age 21 of Kittrell TWP on 14 Feb 1877. They were married by M.R. Pinnell at Thomas Moss's house. John listed his parents as Edmond and Polly Falkner and stated that they were both living. L.D. Faulkner and __ Biggs were witnesses. L.D. Faulkner signed an oath stating that he was acquainted with John A. Falkner and Eliza Renn of Kittrell Township and knew that they were both over eighteen years of age.
    John W. Merrit bondsman. From Eliza Renn's Marriage Certificate, she states that her father is dead. She did not list his name but she did list her mother as Jackey Renn and that she was still living.3

Citations

  1. [S5] Warren Co., N.C. 1860 Census.
  2. [S6] 1870 Warren Co., N.C. Census, pg 576b.
  3. [S1402] Granville Co., N.C. Marriage License unknown file number.
  4. [S12] Franklin Co., N.C. 1880 Census.
  5. [S103] 1900 Vance Co., N.C. Census, Vol 64, Ed 83, sheet 2, line 94.
  6. [S1372] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Louisa Eliza Renn1

F, b. circa 1857, d. after 16 February 1897
  • Birth*: Louisa Eliza Renn was born circa 1857 at Kittrell, Granville Co., NC.1
  • She was the daughter of James Henderson Renn and Jackey "Martha" Faulkner.
  • Census*: Louisa Eliza Renn appeared on the census of 1870 at Sandy Creek, Franklin Co., NC. Louisa is 13 and living with her mother Jackey Renn, age 42. and brother George, age 9.2
  • Marriage*: She married John A. Faulkner, son of Edmund Faulkner and Polly (Mary) Greyard, on 14 February 1877 at Granville Co., NC; John A. Faulkner, age 23, of Franklin Co., married Eliza Renn, age 21 of Kittrell TWP on 14 Feb 1877. They were married by M.R. Pinnell at Thomas Moss's house. John listed his parents as Edmond and Polly Falkner and stated that they were both living. L.D. Faulkner and __ Biggs were witnesses. L.D. Faulkner signed an oath stating that he was acquainted with John A. Falkner and Eliza Renn of Kittrell Township and knew that they were both over eighteen years of age.
    John W. Merrit bondsman. From Eliza Renn's Marriage Certificate, she states that her father is dead. She did not list his name but she did list her mother as Jackey Renn and that she was still living.3
  • Death*: Louisa Eliza Renn died after 16 February 1897 at NC .4

Family: John A. Faulkner b. c 1853, d. c 1 Sep 1902

Citations

  1. [S5] Warren Co., N.C. 1860 Census.
  2. [S11] Franklin Co., N.C. 1870 Census.
  3. [S1402] Granville Co., N.C. Marriage License unknown file number.
  4. [S260] Floyd D. Faulkner, "Faulkner, Floyd D., Genealogy Material", Ancestral File.

Thomas MacIntosh Slater

M, b. 4 April 1888, d. 23 August 1949

Thomas MacIntosh Slater

  • Birth*: Thomas MacIntosh Slater was born on 4 April 1888 at Thomas Co., GA.
  • He was the son of John Beale Jr. Slater.
  • Census: Thomas MacIntosh Slater appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at 63rd District, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. He is 11 years old and was born Apr 1888. He is living with his parents.1
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Metcalf District, Thomas Co., GA. Thomas is living with his father on the farm near Metcalf. He is 20 years old.2
  • DraftWWI*: He registered for the World War I draft. In June 1917 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA, He is a self employed Farmer. He is single and is described as being of medium height, medium build with grey eyes and light brown hair.3
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at District 1282, Thomas Co., GA. Tom is 29 years old and living with his father and sister Eddie.4
  • Marriage*: He married an unknown person on 15 July 1924 at Pavo, Thomas Co., GA.5
  • Census*: He appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Metcalf, Thomas Co., GA. Living with Thomas is his sister Eddie V. Linson, age 47.6
  • Deed*: He recorded a deed on 10 May 1935 at Thomas Co., GA. This Agreement, made and entered into this the 10th day of May, 1935, between Mary S. Krech, of the First Part(NOTE: Mary S. Krech may be Mary Stevens Chapin, daughter of Charles M. Chapin, and who married Dr. Shepard Krech) and Tom M. Slater, of the Second Part, WITNESSETH That whereas party of the first part has this day purchased from Mrs. H.S. Leete, Mrs. K.L. Forrester, Mrs. J.N. Pfister, Mrs. W.P. Slater, Eddie Virginia Linson and Tom M. Slater, the following described property; "All those tracts or parcels of land situate, lying and being in the 18th District of Thomas County, Georgia, known as lots numbers 323, 358, 363, and 398, containing in the aggregate 1,000 acres of land, more or less." Whereas Tom M. Slater and Eddie Virginia Linson are occupying this property as their home and desire a reasonable time in which to move their personal belongings; Now, Therefore, party of the first part agrees that party of the Second Part shall have the privilege of occupying said home and the use of said land until the 10th day of June 1935, after which time party of second part hereby agrees to surrender possession of all of said property and remove all of his personal belongings from same. Further, party of first part agrees that party of second part shall have the privilege of removing the wire around the garden which consists of approximately 1-1/2 acres of land; that he shall have the privilege of removing 40 rods of wire on the east side of the Spring Hill Road extending down the lane; also, the pump attached to the well in the yard.
  • Divorce*: He and an unknown person were divorced on 17 July 1939 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA; A second verdict was granted 21 Jan 1941. This verdict granted Hester W. Slater support for her daughter Anne C. Slater in the amount of $15.00 per month effective 2 Feb 1941 for a period of 12 months and then $10.00 per month until she is married. No alimony was granted.7
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at 207 East Monroe, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. He is 50 years old and is employed as the salesman of farm products. He stated he has no income from wages. His business bought and sold produce. He owns his home which is valued at $2,500. His wife Hester and daughter Anne are living with him.8
  • Death*: He died on 23 August 1949 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA, at age 61 .
  • Burial*: He was buried circa 25 August 1949 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA.

Family:

Citations

  1. [S120] 1900 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  2. [S559] 1910 Thomas Co., Ga. Census, page 217.
  3. [S638] Unknown subject, Draft Registrations World War I.
  4. [S121] 1920 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  5. [S1230] Unknown volume, Thomas Co., Ga. Marriage License, unknown repository.
  6. [S533] 1930 Thomas Co., Ga. Census, page 99.
  7. [S1229] Thomas Co., Ga. Superior Court Minutes unknown file number.
  8. [S1747] 1940 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.

John Beale Jr. Slater

M, b. 24 February 1848, d. 24 January 1920

John B. Slater rear left with family members. His wife Annie Davis Slater is on bottom row third from the left. John's brother Jesse D. Slater is sitting next to him and the lady next to Jesse may be Jesse's wife. The girl with the hat is believed to be Jesse's daughter.
  • Birth*: John Beale Jr. Slater was born on 24 February 1848 at Thomas Co., GA.
  • He was the son of Virginia Henderson Everitt.
  • Census: John Beale Jr. Slater appeared on the census of 21 September 1850 at District 81, Thomas Co., GA. John is 3 years old and living with his parents.1
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 22 June 1860 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. He is 14 years old, born in Ga. and living with his parents.2
  • Milit-Beg: He began military service on 28 October 1864 at Columbus, FL, John B. Slater enlisted in Kilcrease's Florida Light Artillery unit as a Private. He was 17 years old.3
  • Milit-End*: He ended military service on 11 May 1865 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. He was paroled after signing oath of allegiance to United States. He was described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall with light hair, brown eyes and fair complexion.4
  • Census*: He appeared on the census of 29 November 1870 at Thomas Co., GA. He was the merchant of a country store at age 22.5
  • Marriage*: He married an unknown person on 5 January 1875 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA, Married by Rev. James M. Austin at the residence of Willis Parnell, Esq. James M. Austin was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Willis J. Parnell was a brickmason of some means. In 1870 he had real estate valued at $12,000.6,7
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. J.B. Slater is 31 years old. His occupation is farmer. Living with him are his wife A.D. Slater, age 21 and children E. Slater, a dau age 4, W.P. Slater, a son age 3, E. Slater, a dau age 2.8
  • Deed*: He recorded a deed on 8 December 1880 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. R.B. Mardre, Administrator of the Estate of John Slater conveyed to John B. Slater in consideration of $2,550.00 the following tracts of land in the 18th District of Thomas County - Lots number 323, 358, 363 and 398.9
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 30 June 1885 at Leon Co., FL. On the 1885 Leon Co., Fla Agriculture Schedule, John B. Slater is shown as renting land for a share of the products. He rents 280 acres and the value of the Fall farm production is $1,100.10
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at 63rd District, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. John is 52 years old and was born in Feb 1848. He is employed as a Farmer.11
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Metcalf District, Thomas Co., GA. John B. is 63 years old. Living with him are his son Thomas, age 20, daughter Eddie Linson, age 24 and Eddie's daughter Virginia, age 5. John's wife, Annie, is not living with him and has moved to 209 Monroe Street in Thomasville.12
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Militia District 1282, Thomas Co., GA. John B. Slater is 73 yrs old and head of Household. He is a widower, owns is home that is free of mortgage. Living with him are Eddie Linson, daughter, age 33 and Tom Slater, son, age 29. Tom's occupation is listed as farmer.13
  • Death*: He died on 24 January 1920 at Dothan, Houston Co., AL, at age 71 . Cause of death was Interstitial Nephritis, a kidney disorder.14
  • Burial*: He was buried on 25 January 1920 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA.

Family:

Citations

  1. [S80] 1850 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  2. [S95] 1860 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  3. [S968] Unknown author, National Park Service Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System.
  4. [S1189] Unknown subject, Civil War Service Records - Florida.
  5. [S96] 1870 Thomas Co., Ga. Census, pg 2.
  6. [S255] Tad Evans, Thomas Co., Georgia, Newspaper Clippings 1857-1875, pg 340.
  7. [S96] 1870 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  8. [S122] 1880 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  9. [S313] Thomas Co., Ga. Deed Books unknown file number, Book Q, page 524.
  10. [S415] Leon Co., Fla. 1885 Agriculture Schedule.
  11. [S120] 1900 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  12. [S559] 1910 Thomas Co., Ga. Census, page 217.
  13. [S121] 1920 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  14. [S2370] Unknown volume, Houston Co., Ala. Death Certificate, unknown repository.

Annie Eleanor Slater

F, b. November 1875, d. 20 January 1968
  • Birth*: Annie Eleanor Slater was born in November 1875 at GA.
  • She was the daughter of John Beale Jr. Slater.
  • Marriage*: Annie Eleanor Slater married an unknown person on 14 May 1902 at Thomas Co., GA; A quiet wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. J. Wardlow officiating, on Thursday. The high contracting parties were Miss Ellie Slater, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Slater, of this city and Mr. John Pfeister, of Florida. The couple will make their home in Florida.1
  • Census*: She appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Baker Co., FL. Ellen is 34 years old. She has been married 7 years and has had 3 children but only two are still alive. Husband John M. is 38 years old. He is employed as the Overseer of a Nursury.2
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX. Eleanor is 44 years old and was born in Georgia. Her husband John is 48 years old and is employed as a farm laborer.
    Eleanor is 15 and Elwood is 14 years old.3
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 10 May 1930 at Jefferson Co., Texas. Ellie is 54 years old and was born in Georgia. Her husband John N. is 54 years old and is employed as the forman of a nursury.
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 30 April 1940 at 4670 Steelton St., Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX. Elenor is 64 years old and John is 68. Elenor completed the 5th grade and John the 7th. John is empoyed as a Plant and Tree grafter in a nursery.4
  • Death*: She died on 20 January 1968 at 703 McGowen St., Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 92 . Her name is spelled Anna Elanor Pfister on the death certificate. She died from Hypertensive Cardiovascular disease.5,6

Family:

Citations

  1. [S1739] Daily Times Enterprise, 18 May 1902.
  2. [S752] 1910 Baker Co., Fla. Census, Pg 30.
  3. [S753] 1920 Jefferson Co., Tx. Census.
  4. [S1858] 1940 Jefferson Co., Tx. Census.
  5. [S1276] Unknown volume, Harris Co., Texas Death Certificate, unknown repository.
  6. [S1405] Unknown volume, Texas Deaths 1890 - 1976, unknown repository.

Eddie Virginia Slater

F, b. 17 February 1883, d. 18 February 1966
  • Birth*: Eddie Virginia Slater was born on 17 February 1883 at Thomas Co., GA.
  • She was the daughter of John Beale Jr. Slater.
  • Marriage*: Eddie Virginia Slater married an unknown person on 11 August 1901 at Moultrie, GA; Mr. L.M. Linson and Miss Eddie Slater, both of this city, were married in Moultrie Sunday last, the Rev. J.O.A. Cook performing the ceremony. They came to Thomasville on the afternoon train and will make this city their home.1
  • Census*: She appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Metcalf District, Thomas Co., GA. Eddie LInson is 24 years old. She and her daughter Virginia, age 5 are living with Eddie's father.2
  • Divorce*: She and an unknown person were divorced on 17 October 1910 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA.3
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Thomas Co., GA. Eddie is 33 years old and living with her father and brother Tom Slater.4
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Metcalf, Thomas Co., GA. Eddie V. is 47 years old. She is a widow and is living with her brother Thomas.5
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 11 June 1940 at Dothan, Houston Co., AL. Eddie is 57 and living with her sister Mae Bess Forrester.6
  • Death*: She died on 18 February 1966 at Dothan, Houston Co., AL, at age 83 . Cause of death was a cerebral hemorage. Contributing cause was generalized arterioclerosis.7
  • Burial*: She was buried on 19 February 1966 at Dothan City Cemetery, Dothan, Houston Co., AL.7

Family:

Citations

  1. [S1739] Daily Times Enterprise, 15 Aug 1901.
  2. [S559] 1910 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  3. [S97] Times Enterprise Thomasville, Georgia, 18 Oct 1910.
  4. [S121] 1920 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  5. [S533] 1930 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  6. [S1863] 1940 Houston Co., Al. Census.
  7. [S2370] Unknown volume, Houston Co., Ala. Death Certificate, unknown repository.

May Bess Slater

F, b. 20 May 1885, d. 15 December 1965

May Bess Slater with husband Kess Lawson Forrester, Sr.
and son Kess Lawson Forrester, Jr.
  • Birth*: May Bess Slater was born on 20 May 1885 at Thomas Co., GA.
  • She was the daughter of John Beale Jr. Slater.
  • Census*: May Bess Slater appeared on the census of 10 April 1910 at 209 Monroe St., Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. May Bess is 24 years old and living with her mother. She is not employed.1
  • Marriage*: She married an unknown person on 13 June 1912 at Philadelphia, PA; News has been received here of the marriage in Philadelphia, on Thursday June thirteenth, of Miss May Bess Slater to Mr. Lawson Forrester, of Dothan, Ala. The ceremony was performed at the residence of Mrs. H.S. Leete, a sister of the bride, whom she had been visiting for some weeks.
    Mr. and Mrs. Forrester left after the ceremony for a short bridal trip to Canada, after which they will go to Dothan to make their home.
    The bride is a charming Thomasville girl and has numbers of friends here who will be interested in the announcement of her marriage. The groom is one of Dothan's prominent and popular young business men.2
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 27 February 1920 at Dothan, Houston, AL.3
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Dothan, Houston Co., AL. Mebess is 42 years old.4
  • (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 in the household of Virginia Elizabeth Linson at Dothan, Houston Co., AL; Virginia is 23 years old. She is living with Mae Bess and Kess Forrester. She is employed as a Teacher in a High School.4
  • Census: May Bess Slater appeared on the census of 11 June 1940 at Dothan, Houston Co., AL. Mae Bess is 54 and her husband K.L. is 57. Kess is the Operator of an Undertaking Company. Living with them are Mae Bess' sister Eddie Linson and her daughter Virginia.5
  • Death*: She died on 15 December 1965 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, at age 80 .6

Family:

Citations

  1. [S559] 1910 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  2. [S1739] Daily Times Enterprise, 18 June 1912.
  3. [S600] 1920 Houston Co., Al. Census.
  4. [S601] 1930 Houston Co., Ala. Census.
  5. [S1863] 1940 Houston Co., Al. Census.
  6. [S1392] Unknown volume, Alabama Deaths 1908 - 1974, unknown repository.

John Beale Slater III

M, b. 4 October 1886, d. 16 September 1916

Citations

  1. [S559] 1910 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  2. [S97] Times Enterprise Thomasville, Georgia.

Virginia Henderson Everitt

F, b. 1822, d. 31 March 1881
  • Birth*: Virginia Henderson Everitt was born in 1822 at Bulloch Co., GA.
  • She was the daughter of Aaron Everitt.
  • Marriage*: Virginia Henderson Everitt married an unknown person on 1 May 1839 at Thomas Co., GA.
  • Deed*: She recorded a deed on 2 March 1846 at Thomas Co., GA. John Slater and Virginia H. Slater his wife have this day received the Legacy under the Will of Jesse Slater late of said County (Thomas) in full to wit the following named negroes to wit: George, Penny, Peter, Clarissy, Sally, Eliza, Buck.
    Also, nine hundred and eighty seven 48/100 dollars in money as the Legacy coming to the said Virginia H. Slater and her children by virtue of said Will and under directions of a decree of the Superior Court of said County sitting as a Court of Equity at November Term eighteen hundred and fory five received the same of Michael Young and John Slater, the Executors of said WIll this 2nd day of March 1846.1
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 21 September 1850 at District 81, Thomas Co., GA. Virginia is 28 years old and was born in Ga.2
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 22 June 1860 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. V.H. is 38 years old.3
  • Census*: She appeared on the census of 29 November 1870 at Thomas Co., GA. She is 48 years old and living with her family.4
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Thomas Co., GA. Virginia is listed as V.H. Slator, age 58, farmer. She is widowd. Living with her are her son Jim and his 3 children.5
  • Death*: She died on 31 March 1881 at Fletcherville, Thomas Co., GA. From Thomas Co. Record of Oaths Vol U; R.B. Mardin swears that Virginia H. Slater died Testate and will execute the will. 8 June 1881.

Family:

Citations

  1. [S313] Thomas Co., Ga. Deed Books unknown file number, Book E, page 194.
  2. [S80] 1850 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  3. [S95] 1860 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  4. [S96] 1870 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  5. [S122] 1880 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.

James Lenore Slater

M, b. 1844, d. before 1895
  • Birth*: James Lenore Slater was born in 1844 at Thomas Co., GA.
  • He was the son of Virginia Henderson Everitt.
  • Census: James Lenore Slater appeared on the census of 21 September 1850 at Thomas Co., GA. James is 7 years old.1
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 22 June 1860 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. 1860 Thomas Co., Ga. Census shows James as 18 years old, born in Ga. and living with his parents.2
  • Milit-Beg*: He began military service on 14 August 1862 at Lake City, FL, He stated he was 19 years old when he enlisted as a private in Capt. Stewart's Company of the Florida Partisan Rangers. He was born in Thomas Co., Georgia. He was described as being 5 feet 8 inches in height with fair complexion, hazel eyes and auburn hair.3
  • Milit-End*: He ended military service on 20 January 1863 at Camp Finegan, FL; he was given a medical discharge due to "Epilepsy of long standing which has resisted all efforts _____ made for its _________ and will probably continue to render him unfit for duty."3
  • Census*: He appeared on the census of 28 November 1870 at Thomas Co., GA. 1870 Thomas Co. Ga. census shows James occupation as farmer and that he was single and still living with parents.4
  • Marriage*: He married an unknown person on 28 February 1874 at Thomas Co., GA.5
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Thomas Co., GA. Jim is 30 years old and living with his mother Virginia, age 58. Living with them are Jim's three children Ida, Bennie and Ellen. Jim's wife isn't listed.6
  • Death*: He died before 1895 at GA .

Family:

Citations

  1. [S80] 1850 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  2. [S95] 1860 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  3. [S1189] Unknown subject, Civil War Service Records - Florida.
  4. [S96] 1870 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.
  5. [S307] Joe E. III Craigmiles, Thomas County, Georgia Marriages (1826-1925).
  6. [S122] 1880 Thomas Co., Ga. Census.