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John and Elizabeth (Myers) Pierce
Descendants of John PIERCE
First Generation
1. John PIERCE was born before 1776.
South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert (Houma Ct.
Hse.: Mar. Bk. 1, #332)
CENSUS: 1800 Delaware County, Pa Page 190
John married (1) Elizabeth MYERS, daughter of MYERS. Elizabeth
was born before 1780.
South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert (Houma Ct.
Hse.: Mar. Bk. 1, #332)
John and Elizabeth had the following children:
+ 2 M i. John PIERCE Doctor was born 1797 and
died 7 Oct 1845.
Second Generation
2. John PIERCE, Doctor was born 1797 in Delaware, PA. He died 7
Oct 1845 in Houma, Terrebonne, LA and was buried 1845 in Magnolia
Cem., Terrebonne, LA.
!south Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert
(Houma Ct. Hse. : Mar. Bk. 1, #332)
!South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert
(Houma Ct. House.: Succ. #132)
Memoranda written by Mary Jane Worrall Pierce
!Cemeteries of Houma, LA. (Terrebonne Parish) Terrebonne Gen.
Society William L. Woods 1799 1839
Phebe Olds Fuqua 1802 1889 wife of (1) William L.
Woods; (2) Dr. John Peirce.
Susanna C. Woods 1825 1896
Turald F. Woods 1826 1826
James O. Woods 1827 1842
Ann Eliza Woods 1829 1857
Dr. Andrew Van Woods 1830 1886
Thomas Albert Woods 1833 1889
Adeline Thomas Woods 1833 1865 (wife of Thomas Albert
Woods) Dr. John Pierce 1797 1845
Mary Elizabeth Pierce 1842 1901 "Lizzie" wife of Rev.
William A. Hall John Pierce Jr. 1844 1864
Mary Elizabeth Hall 1869 1902 "Bessie"
Rodney V. Hall 1875 1912
Katie Woods Hall 1869 1952 wife of Floyd Farrar
CENSUS: 1800 Delaware County, Pennsylvania page 190
John married (1) Mary Sermon WORRELL, daughter of George WORRELL
and Jane SERMON about 1821. Mary was born about 1800 in PA. She
died about 1833 in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD.
South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert 23 Mar 1841
(Houma Ct. House.: Succ. #132)
Document written by Mary Jane Worrall Pierce
John and Mary had the following children:
3 M i. George W PIERCE was born about 1823.
!South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert
(Houma Ct. House.: Succ. #132)
+ 4 F ii. Mary Jane Worrell PIERCE was born Aug
1825 and died 26 Mar 1903.
5 M iii. David Beardsley PIERCE was born 31 Mar
1827.
!South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert
(Houma Ct. House.: Succ. #132)
CENSUS: 1860 Ascension Parish, Louisiana p 37
John also married (2) Pheobe Olds FUQUA on 23 Mar 1841 in
Terrebone, LA. Pheobe was born 1802 in SC. She died 1889 in
Houma, Terrebonne, LA.
!South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert
Widow of William L. Woods (Houma Ct. House.: Mar. Bk. 1, #332)
!South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert Pierce, Mrs.
Phebe Received in Prsbyt. Ch. : 1 Sep. 1850.
(Thib. Ch.: First Presbyt. Ch. V. 1 p 6)
!CENSUS: 1860 Index Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana P384 Houma P.O.
Annotated Census of Terrebonne Parish La 1860
daughter of William Fuqua & Nancy Covington
m/1st William (L.) Woods (born 1799 d 1839, buried
Magnolia Cem.) Children: Susana C. (female) Woods b 1828;
Richard Covington Woods (male) b 1836;
Rodney S. Woods (male) b 1838.
!Terrebonne Life Line Vol 2 #2 Spring 1983
LaFourche Parish Assessment Roll 1867
No. 668 Mrs. Phebe Pierce (non resident) $2.80 #1030 William
(Price or Pierce) 1 poll 3.10 #1086 Franklin Pierce
1 poll 1.45
!Terrebonne Life Line Vol 2 #3 Fall 1983
1860 Terrebonne Parish Slave Schedule
Pierce, Mrs. Pierce number of slaves: 65
!Terrebonne Life Line Vol 5 #4 1986
Terrebonne Parish Will book 1-A P 19
Woods,Adelina 20 Sep 1865; States that she is the wife of T. A.
Woods of Terrebonne Parish. Exec: Mrs. Phebe Pierce. To Miss
Susanna C. Woods, 2/3 of the interest in the succession of her
Grand Uncle Antoine Bertrant of St. Mary Parish. The other 1/3
to Miss Lizzie Pierce. Filed 12 Dec 1865.
!Terrebonne Life Line Vol 6 No. 3 Fall 1987
page 60 - The Movers and Shakers 1850-1870
The Second group are those persons worth $100.000 to $200,000 in
1860.
They were: Mrs. Phebe Pierce 1850 -$35,000; 1860 -172,000; 1870
-no value
John and Pheobe had the following children:
+ 6 F iv. Mary Elizabeth PIERCE was born 1842 and
died 1901.
7 M v. John PIERCE was born 1844 in Terrebone,
LA. He died 1864 in Houma, Terrebonne, LA and was buried 1864 in
Magnolia Cem., Terrebonne, LA.
South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert (Houma Ct.
Hse.: Succ. #132)
Cemeteries of Houma, Louisiana (Terrebonne Parish) Terre. Genea.
Soc.
Third Generation
4. Mary Jane Worrell PIERCE was born Aug 1825 in Baltimore,
Baltimore, MD. She died 26 Mar 1903 in TX.
South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert 20 Oct 1845
(Houma Ct. House.: Succ. #132)
!South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1859 By Herbert
22 Apr 1844 (Houma Ct. Hse.: Mar. Bk 2 #103)
Document written by Mary Jane Worrall Pierce
CENSUS: 1850 Victoria County, Texas P 244A D 222
CENSUS: 1870 Victoria County, Texas P 13 D 98 Married Age 45
CENSUS: 1880 Ellis County, Texas V 10/48 28 13 married age 54
12 Mar 1883 Deed to Mr. Jane W. Edgar, Ellis County, Texas
5 Dec 1890, Deed Vol 60 P 472 Mrs. J. W. Edgar to Ellen Bandy, 3
acres, Jas. Jackson Survey.
13 May 1891, Release Vol 63 P 29 Mrs. J. W. Edgar to Ellen
Bandy. 3 accres, Jas Jackson Survey
!Enumerated 1900 Census with C. A. Dysart, Collingsworth Co
Pct 1 V22 E19 S5 L46 widowed age 74
Mary married (1) James M EDGAR, son of Nicholas EDGAR, Cabinet
Maker and Ann ANDREWS on 11 Apr 1844 in Terrebonne, LA. James was
born 17 Jan 1815 in St. Mary, LA. He died 1 Oct 1880 in Ennis,
Ellis, TX.
!South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert 11 Apr 1844
(Houma Ct.
Hse.: Mar. Bk 2 #103)
!South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert 20 Oct 1845
(Houma Ct.
Hse.: Succ. #132)
!Victor Rose's History of Victoria, edited by J. W. Petty, Jr.,
Book Mart Victoria, Texas, 1961 "Settlement of Victoria, Texas by
Victor M. Rose" p22"--Col. John A. Emison 'When I came to Mission
Valley (1852), I found here Capt. Dick Powers; J. D. Gabler;
Quincey Davidson; A. J. Hamilton; D. M.
Stapp; Hugh Stapp; Oliver Stapp; Nat Stucks; Maj. Andrews; E.
Parkinson; J. M. Edgar; Santiago De Leon; and Patricio De Leon.'
11 November 1848 Purchased land on the south west bank of the
Guadalupe River about 11 miles above the town of Victoria near
the old Mission. $1500 down and 10% interest on the remaining
$1500.00. Vol 3 P 758
7 Mar 1850 Cattle Brand recorded in Victoria County, Texas
1850 Census Victoria Co Tx P 244a D 222
221 James M. Edgar 35 M Farmer 500 LA
Jane W. 28 F á á MD
Florence A. 4 F ááTX
Ada B. 1 F ááTX
10 December 1851 a parcel of land lying on the north east Margin
or bank of Coletto Creek. Vol 5 P 101
18 June 1859 James M. Edgar & Wife deed to George W. Barnes for
the consideration of Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars one third
of a league of land.
1 September 1859 John A. Emison Deed to Jas. M. Edgar for the
consideration of Nine Hundred Dollars for land lying in Mission
Valley.
1870 Census Victoria Co Tx Mission Valley P 13 D 98 Age 56
!13 Dec 1871 Bond as Justice Peace Prect. 3, State of Texas,
County of Victoria
Vo l 10 P 399
1 April 1874 $500 Bond as Justice Peace Prect. 3, State of Texas,
County of Victoria Vol 10 P 607
!Victoria Advocate Jul 1877 "From Mission Valley- The office of
Justice of the Peace having become vacant through the resignation
of Mr. Q. Davidson, we are glad to learn that Mr. J. M. Edgar has
been appointed to fill the same. Victoria Advocate August 18
1877 "From Mission Valley- Mr. Edgar, Justice of the Peace for
this Precinct, has been in a low state of health for more than
two months past. For some time his condition was such as to
cause his family and friends much anxiety. A change for the
better seems to have taken place, although he is still confined
to his bed much debilitated and not yet out of danger.
Victoria Advocate January 12, 1878 "From Mission Valley-We are
glad to notice that Mr. Edgar, our respected Justice of the
Peace, has so far recovered from a severe and protracted sickness
as to be able to be out of doors occasionally for a little exercise.
1880 Census Ellis Co TX Vol 10 /48 28 13 age 66
1900 Census Collingsworth Co Tx Dysart Children v22 e19 s5 L46
!2 Apr 1849 Victoria Co Tx Deed Book V 4 P 49
James & Charlotte Ann Lansing $1800.00 paid by Wm Edgar
and D. D. Edgar, land sit. in Vict. Co, being on West Side
of the Guadaloupe River, 5 miles above Victoria, 3/4 of Lot
#1, of Survey made by Arthur Swift on 30 Mar 1845, League of
Land granted to Escalera as a colonist, then to Lansing.
James and Mary had the following children:
+ 8 F i. Florence A EDGAR was born about 1846.
9 F ii. Ada B EDGAR was born about 1849 in
Mission Valley, Victoria, TX. She died 10 Feb 1923.
CENSUS: 1850 Victoria County, Texas P 244a D 222 Single age 1
CENSUS: 1870 Victoria County, Texas P 15 D 101 married age 21
Ada married (1) James T CORNWELL, son of James CORNWELL and
Amanda on 27 Mar 1870 in Victoria, TX. James was born about 1848
in KY.
Marriage Records Victoria Co Tx
1870 Census Victoria Co Tx Pct 2 Mission Vly P 15 D101
+ 10 F iii. Ella J EDGAR was born about 1852 and
died 9 May 1899.
+ 11 F iv. Mamie PIERCE EDGAR was born 29 Dec 1859
and died 19 Sep 1948.
+ 12 F v. Aletha G EDGAR was born about 1861 and
died 27 Feb 1932.
13 M vi. Hubert Worrell EDGAR was born about 1865
in Mission Valley, Victoria, TX. was buried 31 Aug 1913.
CENSUS: 1870 Census Victoria County, Texas P 13 D 98 single age 5
CENSUS: 1880 Ellis Co Tx p 15 f 149 d 149 single age 15
6. Mary Elizabeth PIERCE was born 1842 in Terrebone, LA. She
died 1901 in Houma, Terrebonne, LA and was buried 1901 in
Magnolia Cem., Terrebonne, LA.
South Louisiana Records Vol 2 1841-1850 by Hebert (Houma Ct.
Hse.: Succ. #132)
!Terrebonne Life Line Vol 5 #4
Terrebonne Parish Will book 1-A P 19
Woods,Adelina 20 Sep 1865; States that she is the wife of T. A.
Woods of Terrebonne Parish. Exec: Mrs. Phebe Pierce. To Miss
Susanna C. Woods, 2/3 of the interest in the succession of her
Grand Uncle Antoine Bertrant of St. Mary Parish. The other 1/3
to Miss Lizzie Pierce. Filed 12 Dec 1865.
Cemeteries of Houma, Louisiana (Terrebonne Parish) Terrebonne
Genea. Soc.
!A Dictionary of Lousiana Biography Vol I Louisiana Historical
Assoc.
William Covington Hall, Radical journalist and organizer,
proponent of "Industrial Democracy." son of Rev. William Addison
Hall. a Presbyterian minister, and Mary Elizabeth Pierce of
Terrebonne Parish, La. After parents separated was raised on the
plantation of a half-uncle in Terrebonne Parish.
Mary married (1) William Addison HALL Reverand.
!A Dictionary of Lousiana Biography Vol I Louisiana Historical
Assoc.
William Covington Hall, Radical journalist and organizer,
proponent of "Industrial Democracy." son of Rev. William Addison
Hall. a Presbyterian minister, and Mary Elizabeth Pierce of
Terrebonne Parish, La. After parents separated was raised on the
plantation of a half-uncle in Terrebonne Parish.
William and Mary had the following children:
14 F i. "Katie" Woods HALL was born 1867. She
died 1952 in Houma, Terrebonne, LA and was buried 1952 in
Magnolia Cem., Terrebonne, LA.
!Cemeteries of Houma, Louisiana (Terrebonne Parish) Terrebonne
Genea. Soc.
wife of Floyd Farrar
15 F ii. Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" HALL was born
1869 in Terrebonne, LA. She died 1902 in Houma, Terrebonne, LA
and was buried 1902 in Magnolia Cem., Terrebonne, LA.
Cemeteries of Houma, Louisiana (Terrebonne Parish) Terrebonne
Genea. Soc.
16 M iii. William Covington "Covami" HALL was born
1871 in Woodville, MS. He died 21 Feb 1952 in New Orleans, LA.
!A Dictionary of Lousiana Biography Vol I Louisiana Historical
Assoc.
William Covington Hall, Radical journalist and organizer,
proponent of "Industrial Democracy." son of Rev. William Addison
Hall. a Presbyterian minister, and Mary Elizabeth Pierce of
Terrebonne Parish, La. After parents separated was raised on the
plantation of a half-uncle in Terrebonne Parish.
17 M iv. Rodney V HALL was born 1875. He died
1912 in Houma, Terrebonne, LA and was buried 1912 in Magnolia
Cem., Terrebonne, LA.
Cemeteries of Houma, Louisiana (Terrebonne Parish) Terrebonne
Genea. Soc.
Fourth Generation
8. Florence A EDGAR was born about 1846 in Mission Valley,
Victoria, TX.
CENSUS: 1850 Victoria County, Texas P 244a D 222 Single age 4
CENSUS: 1880 Ellis County, Texas P 28 D 223 married age 31
Florence married (1) P A JORDAN about 1866. P A JORDAN was born
about 1840 in TN.
1880 Census Ellis Co Tx P 28 D223 F 216
P A JORDAN and Florence had the following children:
18 M i. Sam A JORDAN was born about 1867 in TX.
CENSUS: 1880 Ellis County, Texas P 28 D 223 single age 13
19 M ii. Tom E JORDAN was born about 1874 in TX.
was buried in Grove Hill Cem, Dallas, TX.
CENSUS: 1880 Ellis County, Texas P 28 D 223 single age 6
10. Ella J EDGAR was born about 1852 in Mission Valley,
Victoria, TX. She died 9 May 1899 in Collingsworth, TX.
CENSUS: 1870 Victoria County, Texas P 13 D 98 single age 18
!Collingsworth County, Texas 1890-1984 by Collingsworth Co. Hist.
Book Comm.
died of Measles
Ella married (1) Robert Allen DYSART about 1878. Robert was born
about 1848 in MS. He died 10 Dec 1898 in Collingsworth, TX.
1880 Census Ellis Co Tx P 28 d 221 f224
C. A. Dysart, Sr b abt 1812 Tn his F NC M NC
!Collingsworth County, Texas 1890-1984 by Collingsworth Co. Hist.
Book Comm.
died of Pneumonia
Robert and Ella had the following children:
20 F i. Gertrude J DYSART was born about 1879 in Tx.
Collingsworth County, Texas 1890-1984 by Collingsworth Co. Hist.
Book Comm. Gertrude took youngest child Jennie to raise after the
death of parents.
21 M ii. Carey A DYSART was born 1881 in TX.
1900 Census Collingworth Co Tx V22 Sh 5 ED 19 P5 L46 single age 19
Collingsworth County, Texas 1890-1984 by Collingsworth Co. Hist.
Book Comm.
22 M iii. Clyde R DYSART was born Jan 1883 in TX.
1900 Census Collingworth Co Tx V22 Sh 5 ED 19 P5 L46 single age 17
Collingsworth County, Texas 1890-1984 by Collingsworth Co. Hist.
Book Comm.
23 M iv. Charles O DYSART was born Jul 1885 in TX.
1900 Census Collingworth Co Tx V22 Sh 5 ED 19 P5 L46 single age 14
Collingsworth County, Texas 1890-1984 by Collingsworth Co. Hist.
Book Comm.
24 M v. Herbert DYSART was born Oct 1888 in TX.
1900 Census Collingworth Co Tx V22 Sh 5 ED 19 P5 L46 single age 11
Collingsworth County, Texas 1890-1984 by Collingsworth Co. Hist.
Book Comm.
+ 25 F vi. Jennie DYSART was born Nov 1892.
11. Mamie PIERCE EDGAR was born 29 Dec 1859 in Mission Valley,
Victoria, TX. She died 19 Sep 1948 in Henderson, TX and was
buried in Payne Springs, Henderson, TX.
Mamie Pierce Edgar m/2 J. C. Hicks m/3 Dr. Edwards m 17 Aug 1902
Henderso County, Texas
CENSUS: 1870 Victoria County, Texas P 282 98/92 single age 11
CENSUS: 1880 Ellis County, Texas Vol 10/48 L28/13 single age 20
CENSUS: 1900 Henderson County, Texas Pct 3 SD 57 Ed 57 P 1
married age 42
Mamie married (1) Collins Caleb BONSAL, son of John BONSAL and
Elizabeth D. SKINNER on 9 Feb 1885 in Ellis, TX. Collins was born
Jul 1845/1854 in VA. He died 7 Jul 1900 in Mabank, Kaufman, TX.
!CENSUS: 1870 Baltimore City, ward 20, Baltimore Co., MD M593,
reel 580, p289 d1888.
Bonsal, Collins 18 m w Painter Va
Baltimore City Dir: 1877, Collin Bonsal, bricklayer, 298 Franklin
st.
Baltimore City Dir: 1878, Collin Bonsal, Painter, 48 Rock Street.
Baltimore City Dir: 1879, no Collin or Mary Bonsal
Dallas, Tx City Dir: 1888-1889, C.C. Bonsal, bricklayer, boarding
at the Bullock Hotel.
Dallas, Tx City Dir: 1890, Collins C. Bonsal, bricklayer, r ws
Keating Ave, between Oliver, Frank Aves, Cockell Fairland add.,
There is also a listing for Cockell Fairland Addition, Eugene
Sweeney president, vice president, P.D. Boisen, secretary and
treasurer.
Dallas, Tx City Dir: 1893-1894, Collins C. Bonsal, bricklayer, r
was Keating ave between Oliver, Frank aves Fairland.
Dallas, Tx City Dir: 1894-1895, Collins C. Bonsal, bricklayer
Contractor, r was Keating Ave between Oliver, Franks aves,
Fairland. Under contractor listings in this director it shows
C.C.Bonsal, ws Kating ave Fairland.
Dallas, Tx City Dir: 1896, Collin C. Bonsal, bricklayer, r was
McKinney Ave between Oliveer, Frank Aves. Fairland.
!Dallas, Tx City Dir: 1897, Collin C. Bonsal, contractor-builder,
at r nw cor Carlisle, Snead
No Bonsalls listed after 1897.
!CENSUS: 1900 Henderson County, Texas Pct 3 SD 57 Ed 57 P 1
married age 54
C.C. Bonsal was a brick mason in Ennis, building the old
Roundhouse for
the railroad. He was building the old gin Boiler in Mabank
when he died.
His father born in Va mother b in NC
Collins and Mamie had the following children:
26 M i. Collins Clarence BONSAL was born 29 Feb
1886 in Ennis, Ellis, TX. He died 15 Dec 1971 in Henderson, TX
and was buried Dec 1971 in Payne Sprgs Cem, Henderson, TX.
CENSUS: 1900 Henderson County, Texas Pct 3 SD 57 Ed 57 P 1
Single age 14
SS DEATH BENEFIT RECORDS, Screen 12137 of 22193 SS#451-58-7702
Collins married (1) Dora Mc Kinney BOSTIR on 5 Apr 1958 in
Henderson, TX. Dora was born 24 Sep 1893 in High, TX.
Collins also married (2) Eula ELLEN REYNOLDS on 25 Dec 1938 in
Henderson, TX. Eula was born 28 Mar 1893 in Alba, WOOD, TX. She
died 17 Apr 1956.
+ 27 M ii. Hubert Edgar BONSAL was born 5 Mar 1888
and died 7 Jan 1960.
+ 28 F iii. Mamie Elizabeth BONSAL was born 6 Feb
1892.
+ 29 M iv. Willie PIERCE BONSAL was born 14 Dec
1893 and died 4 Mar 1957.
30 F v. Ella Mae BONSAL was born 12 Feb 1899 in
EUSTACE, Henderson, TX. She died 26 Feb 1987 in Kaufman, Kaufman,
TX and was buried in Payne Springs, Henderson, TX.
CENSUS: 1900 Henderson County, Texas Pct 3 SD 57 Ed 57 P 1
Single age 1
Ella & Delma Hickok lived in the old Bonsal house near
Eustace/Payne Springs
Ella married (1) J W RINEY on 15 Oct 1927.
Ella also married (2) William Delmar HICKOK on 23 Oct 1948 in
Kaufman, TX. William was born 17 Jul 1893 in Reeves, O'Brien, TN.
He died 1982 in Payne Springs, Payne Springs, TX.
m/1 Helen Brooks, he son of Hiram Hickok d 1951 Memphis and Lucy
Roberson d 16 Jul 1912 Tenn
12. Aletha G EDGAR was born about 1861 in Mission Valley,
Victoria, TX. She died 27 Feb 1932 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia,
PA.
Alethia G. Edgar Hurley was cremated in Phila Pa
CENSUS: 1870 Census Victoria County, Texas P 13 D 98 single age 9
CENSUS: 1880 Ellis Co Tx p 15 f 149 d 149 single age 19
enu/w Henry Beauchamp family as Boarder
Aletha married (1) M William HURLEY. M William HURLEY was born
1894 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
They had the following children:
31 F i. M Frances J HURLEY was born 25 Sep 1889
in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. She died 9 Dec 1978 in Dallas,
Dallas, TX and was buried in Payne Springs, Henderson, TX.
Source: Hughla Fay Beets
Fifth Generation
25. Jennie DYSART was born Nov 1892 in Collingsworth, TX.
1900 Census Collingworth Co Tx V22 Sh 5 ED 19 P5 L46 single age 7
Collingsworth County, Texas 1890-1984 by Collingsworth Co. Hist.
Book Comm.
Jennie married (1) HOLCOMB.
Lived in Wellington Texas 1982
HOLCOMB and Jennie had the following children:
32 F i. Lena HOLCOMB.
lived in Abilene 1982
Lena married (1) A Z HAYS on Nov.
1982 lived in Abilene Tx
27. Hubert Edgar BONSAL was born 5 Mar 1888 in Dallas, Dallas,
TX. He died 7 Jan 1960 in EUSTACE, Henderson, TX and was buried 9
Jan 1960 in Payne Springs, Henderson, TX.
CENSUS: 1910 Henderson County Tx p132 Mallard Prairie & Eustace
Rd Pct 3
CENSUS: 1900 Henderson County, Texas Pct 3 SD 57 Ed 57 P 1
Single age 11
Hubert married (1) Dora BELL HUDDLESTON, daughter of James Monroe
HUDDLESTON and Mary Jane OVERSTREET on 9 Jan 1909 in Henderson,
TX. Dora was born 30 Dec 1890 in EUSTACE, Henderson, TX. She died
22 May 1921 in EUSTACE, Henderson, TX.
They had the following children:
33 M i. Clarence Monroe BONSAL was born 10 Apr
1910 in EUSTACE, Henderson, TX. He died 28 Aug 1986 in Athens,
Henderson, TX and was buried 30 Aug 1986 in Payne Sprgs Cem,
Henderson, TX.
!County Commissioner Prec. 2, Henderson Co. Texas
13th Jan 1967 - 1975 by order of Gov. John Connally
SS DEATH BENEFIT RECORDS, Screen 12137 of 22193 SS#459-24-3458
Clarence married (1) Jimmie Minervia ASHTON, daughter of Elick
ASHTON and Hattie Vicie ROLLISON on 22 Sep 1928 in Henderson, TX.
Jimmie was born 2 May 1912 in EUSTACE, Henderson, TX.
34 M ii. Robert Lee BONSAL was born 17 Apr 1911
in Eustace, Henderson, TX. He died 30 Mar 1987 in Columbus,
Colorado, TX and was buried in Columbus, Colorado, TX.
BURIED: Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery, Columbus, Texas
Robert & Nina met 18 Nov 1929 at Crowell, Texas. Robert had come
from Eustace to pick cotton with Logan Simmons.
SSDeath Benefit Records, Screen 12137 of 22193 SS#458-03-7967
Robert married (1) Nina Irene TAYLOR, daughter of Julius Carlton
TAYLOR and Inos Angelina MINYARD on 28 Dec 1929 in Crowell,
Foard, TX, USA. Nina was born 24 May 1912 in Margaret, Foard, TX.
She died 29 Aug 1994 in Eagle Lake, Colorado, TX.
35 F iii. Lela May BONSAL was born 29 Nov 1913 in
EUSTACE, Henderson, TX.
Lela married (1) William Frank OLDHAM on 20 Jul 1929 in Athens,
Henderson, TX. William was born 1 May 1905 in Waco, Mc Clendon,
TX.
36 F iv. Mary Lucille BONSAL was born 23 Mar 1917
in EUSTACE, Henderson, TX. She died 7 Oct 1977 in Mabank,
Kaufman, TX.
Mary married (1) Roland WHATLEY on 27 Jun 1932 in Henderson, TX.
The marriage ended in divorce. Roland was born 19 May 1904.
Mary also married (2) James WARREN PERKINS on 13 Nov 1959 in TX.
James was born 23 Apr 1915 in EUSTACE, Henderson, TX.
Son of Enick Perkins & Lily Gatlin
m/2 Mary Lucille Bonsal Whatley
Hubert also married (2) Beatrice Roark BROWNLOW on 12 Aug 1923 in
Henderson, TX. Beatrice was born 25 Nov 1898 in Kaufman, Kaufman,
TX. She died 19 Jan 1981 in Henderson, TX.
!Dau of F. P. Roark b 24 Oct 1868 d 5 Feb 1931
and Artie E. b 7 Mar 1870 d 30 Mar 1932
m1 Edward Brownlow children: Alvin Brownlow b 3 Nov 1919 m
Robert Beck
SS DEATH BENEFIT RECORDS, Screen 12137 of 22193 SS#457-38-5736
Hubert and Beatrice had the following children:
37 F v. Hughla Faye BONSAL was born 1 Aug 1929
in Henderson, TX.
Hughla married (1) Annell Randolph BEETS on 14 Sep 1946. Annell
was born 24 Sep 1918. No Children.
38 M vi. Darrell Ray BONSAL was born 1 Nov 1935
in Henderson, TX.
Darrell married (1) Catherine M ELLEDGE on 26 Jan 1968.
39 F vii. Reba Nell BONSAL was born 3 May 1937.
lived in Eustace in 1987
Reba married (1) Glen MERIDITH on 5 Feb 1953 in Henderson, TX.
Glen was born 15 Nov 1935 in Henderson, TX.
Reba also married (2) HINES.
40 M viii. Levon PIERCE BONSAL was born 7 Sep
1939. Serving time in Huntsville Prison, Huntsville, Texas
Levon married (1) Mary Ethel GOODMAN on 10 Jul 1960. The marriage
ended in divorce.
m/2 Lee Silvey
Levon also married (2) Barbara J WADDLE on 12 Jun 1968.
28. Mamie Elizabeth BONSAL was born 6 Feb 1892 in Dallas,
Dallas, TX. She died in Vicksburg, MS and was buried in
Vicksburg, MS.
CENSUS: 1900 Henderson County, Texas Pct 3 SD 57 Ed 57 P 1
Single age 8
Mamie married (1) Andrew J SANDERFORD on 1 Nov 1908 in Henderson,
TX. Andrew was born 22 Apr 1889 in TX. He died 8 Nov 1966 in
Rolling Ford, MS.
They had the following children:
41 F i. Etta Mae SANDERFORD was born Mar 1909 in
Henderson, TX. She died 8 Oct 1970 in Anguilla, Sharkey, MS.
Etta married (1) Willie E FLOWERS on 3 Feb 1926.
42 F ii. Lonnie Lee SANDERFORD was born 29 May
1911. She died 14 Oct 1931 in Greenville, Washington, MS.
43 F iii. Bertha Gertrude SANDERFORD was born 15
Oct 1913 in Henderson, TX. She died before 1981.
Bertha married (1) Joseph HANNA on 8 Mar 1930.
44 F iv. Leona Cozette SANDERFORD was born 9 Jul
1916 in Henderson, TX.
RESIDES: In Vicksburg, Mississippi
Leona married (1) P L LAMBERT.
Leona also married (2) Ralph MOORE.
45 M v. Leroy Franklin SANDERFORD was born 28
Sep 1918 in Henderson, TX.
RESIDED: in Shanton, Mississippi 1971
Leroy married (1) Elouise PITTS on 9 Nov 1945.
46 M vi. Vernon "Shorty" Odesa SANDERFORD was
born 27 Jan 1921 in Carey, MS.
Lives in Carey Mississippi
Vernon married (1) Mary ELLEN WALKER.
47 M vii. Cecil Arvon SANDERFORD was born 30 Aug
1924 in Hollandale, MS.
LIVES IN CAREY, MISS
Cecil married (1) Susie Mae LOWRY.
Cecil also married (2) LEE.
Cecil also married (3) Betty SILBEY.
48 M viii. Johnny SANDERFORD was born 15 May
1927.
RESIDED: In Rolling Fork, Mississippi
Johnny married (1) Francis RENFRO on 27 May.
29. Willie PIERCE BONSAL was born 14 Dec 1893 in Dallas, Dallas,
TX. He died 4 Mar 1957 and was buried in Payne Springs,
Henderson, TX.
CENSUS: 1900 Henderson County, Texas Pct 3 SD 57 Ed 57 P 1
Single age 6
Willie married (1) Cora Ella REYNOLDS, daughter of Joseph
REYNOLDS and Martha GRIFFITH on 8 Feb 1914 in Henderson, TX. Cora
was born 28 Mar 1896. She died 4 Mar 1957.
They had the following children:
49 M i. Herbert James BONSAL was born 14 Feb
1918 in Eustace, Henderson, TX. He died 6 Mar 1931 and was buried
in Payne Springs, Henderson, TX.
50 M ii. Irvin E. BONSAL was born 18 Oct 1915 in
TX. He died Jun 1983 in CA 93305.
RESIDED: Lived in Taft, California
SS DEATH BENEFIT RECORDS, Screen 12137 of 22193 SS#466-40-9469
51 F iii. Mattie Opal BONSAL was born 6 Mar 1920
in Eustace, Henderson, TX.
Mattie married (1) Madison David TRAMMEL on 15 Oct 1937 in
Henderson, TX. Madison was born 16 Aug 1915. He died 3 Apr 1962.
52 F iv. Lessie Elander BONSAL was born 9 Jan
1924 in Eustace, Henderson, TX.
Lessie married (1) Jack SMITH on 15 Oct 1937 in Henderson, TX.
53 F v. Maggie Lee BONSAL.
LIVED IN ODESSA, TEXAS CA 1980
Maggie married (1) Jesse Joyce WEAVER on 15 Jul 1939.
54 F vi. Martha Ann BONSAL was born 19 May 1931.
She died 25 Jun 1931 and was buried in Payne Springs, Henderson,
TX.
55 M vii. Billy Gene BONSAL was born 24 Apr 1934
in Eustace, Henderson, TX. He died 3 May 1982 in TX and was
buried May 1982 in Payne Sprgs Cem, Henderson, TX.
Lived in Minola, Tx ?? 1980
SS DEATH BENEFIT RECORDS,Screen 1213 of 22193 SS#466-40-8712
Billy married (1) Theresa Joan on 8 Dec 1952. Theresa was born 16
May 1936.
Index
Name ID Generation
, Theresa Joan 55S 6
ASHTON, Jimmie Minervia 33S 6
BEETS, Annell Randolph 37S 6
BONSAL, Billy Gene 55 6
BONSAL, Clarence Monroe 33 6
BONSAL, Collins Caleb 11S 4
BONSAL, Collins Clarence 26 5
BONSAL, Darrell Ray 38 6
BONSAL, Ella Mae 30 5
BONSAL, Herbert James 49 6
BONSAL, Hubert Edgar 27 5
BONSAL, Hughla Faye 37 6
BONSAL, Irvin E. 50 6
BONSAL, Lela May 35 6
BONSAL, Lessie Elander 52 6
BONSAL, Levon PIERCE 40 6
BONSAL, Maggie Lee 53 6
BONSAL, Mamie Elizabeth 28 5
BONSAL, Martha Ann 54 6
BONSAL, Mary Lucille 36 6
BONSAL, Mattie Opal 51 6
BONSAL, Reba Nell 39 6
BONSAL, Robert Lee 34 6
BONSAL, Willie PIERCE 29 5
BOSTIR, Dora Mc Kinney 26S 5
BROWNLOW, Beatrice Roark 27S 5
CORNWELL, James T 9S 4
DYSART, Carey A 21 5
DYSART, Charles O 23 5
DYSART, Clyde R 22 5
DYSART, Gertrude J 20 5
DYSART, Herbert 24 5
DYSART, Jennie 25 5
DYSART, Robert Allen 10S 4
EDGAR, Ada B 9 4
EDGAR, Aletha G 12 4
EDGAR, Ella J 10 4
EDGAR, Florence A 8 4
EDGAR, Hubert Worrell 13 4
EDGAR, James M 4S 3
EDGAR, Mamie PIERCE 11 4
ELLEDGE, Catherine M 38S 6
FLOWERS, Willie E 41S 6
FUQUA, Pheobe Olds 2S 2
GOODMAN, Mary Ethel 40S 6
HALL, "Katie" Woods 14 4
HALL, Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" 15 4
HALL, Rodney V 17 4
HALL, William Addison Reverand 6S 3
HALL, William Covington "Covami" 16 4
HANNA, Joseph 43S 6
HAYS, A Z 32S 6
HICKOK, William Delmar 30S 5
HINES, 39S 6
HOLCOMB, 25S 5
HOLCOMB, Lena 32 6
HUDDLESTON, Dora BELL 27S 5
HURLEY, M Frances J 31 5
HURLEY, M William 12S 4
JORDAN, P A 8S 4
JORDAN, Sam A 18 5
JORDAN, Tom E 19 5
LAMBERT, P L 44S 6
LEE, 47S 6
LOWRY, Susie Mae 47S 6
MERIDITH, Glen 39S 6
MOORE, Ralph 44S 6
MYERS, Elizabeth 1S 1
OLDHAM, William Frank 35S 6
PERKINS, James WARREN 36S 6
PIERCE, David Beardsley 5 3
PIERCE, George W 3 3
PIERCE, John Doctor 2 2
PIERCE, John 1 1
PIERCE, John 7 3
PIERCE, Mary Elizabeth 6 3
PIERCE, Mary Jane Worrell 4 3
PITTS, Elouise 45S 6
RENFRO, Francis 48S 6
REYNOLDS, Cora Ella 29S 5
REYNOLDS, Eula ELLEN 26S 5
RINEY, J W 30S 5
SANDERFORD, Andrew J 28S 5
SANDERFORD, Bertha Gertrude 43 6
SANDERFORD, Cecil Arvon 47 6
SANDERFORD, Etta Mae 41 6
SANDERFORD, Johnny 48 6
SANDERFORD, Leona Cozette 44 6
SANDERFORD, Leroy Franklin 45 6
SANDERFORD, Lonnie Lee 42 6
SANDERFORD, Vernon "Shorty" Odesa 46 6
SILBEY, Betty 47S 6
SMITH, Jack 52S 6
TAYLOR, Nina Irene 34S 6
TRAMMEL, Madison David 51S 6
WADDLE, Barbara J 40S 6
WALKER, Mary ELLEN 46S 6
WEAVER, Jesse Joyce 53S 6
WHATLEY, Roland 36S 6
WORRELL, Mary Sermon 2S 2
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