John Ray

Male, #26731, (circa 1770 - 1835)
Birth*circa 1770 John was born at Georgia circa 1770. 
Marriage*7 Aug 1828 He married Anna Richards at Henry Co., Georgia, on 7 Aug 1828. 
Birth of Son8 Nov 1831 His son James Benjamin Ray was born on 8 Nov 1831. 
Will*10 Oct 1833 He made a will at Henry Co., Georgia, on 10 Oct 1833. 
Death*1835 He died at Henry Co., Georgia, in 1835. 
Probate*Sep 1835 Probate action was taken on John's estate in Sep 1835 at Henry Co., Georgia. 

Family

Anna Richards
Child
Last Edited10 Oct 2004

Anna Richards

Female, #26732, (12 Aug 1786 - 1 May 1861)
Father*William Richards
Mother*Charity Sherrod
Birth*12 Aug 1786 Anna was born at North Carolina on 12 Aug 1786. 
Marriage*15 Sep 1806 She married Starling Carroll at Greene Co., Georgia, on 15 Sep 1806 at age 20. 
Married Name15 Sep 1806  As of 15 Sep 1806, her married name was Carroll. 
Death of Fathercirca 1825 Her father William Richards died circa 1825 at Putnam Co., Georgia. 
Marriage*7 Aug 1828 She married John Ray at Henry Co., Georgia, on 7 Aug 1828 at age 41. 
Married Name7 Aug 1828  As of 7 Aug 1828, her married name was Ray. 
Birth of Son8 Nov 1831 Her son James Benjamin Ray was born on 8 Nov 1831. 
Death of Spouse1835 Her husband John Ray died in 1835 at Henry Co., Georgia. 
Death*1 May 1861 She died at Talladega Co., Alabama, on 1 May 1861 at age 74. 

Family 1

Starling Carroll
Marriage*15 Sep 1806 She married Starling Carroll at Greene Co., Georgia, on 15 Sep 1806 at age 20. 

Family 2

John Ray
Marriage*7 Aug 1828 She married John Ray at Henry Co., Georgia, on 7 Aug 1828 at age 41. 
Child
Last Edited10 Oct 2004

William Richards

Male, #26733, (circa 1760 - circa 1825)
Birth*circa 1760 William was born circa 1760. 
Marriage* He married Charity Sherrod. 
Will*1825 He made a will at Putnam Co., Georgia, in 1825. 
Death*circa 1825 He died at Putnam Co., Georgia, circa 1825. 

Family

Charity Sherrod
Child
Last Edited10 Oct 2004

Charity Sherrod1

Female, #26734, (circa 1763 - after 1850)
Married Name Her married name was Richards. 
Marriage* She married William Richards. 
Birth*circa 1763 Charity was born at North Carolina circa 1763. 
Death*after 1850 She died at Chambers Co., Alabama, after 1850. 

Family

William Richards
Child
Last Edited10 Oct 2004

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Robert Ryan, e-mail address.

Starling Carroll

Male, #26735, (say 1784 - )
Birth*say 1784 Starling was born say 1784. 
Marriage*15 Sep 1806 He married Anna Richards at Greene Co., Georgia, on 15 Sep 1806. 

Family

Anna Richards
Last Edited4 Oct 2000

Ernest Maxon Thornton

Male, #26736, (10 Jul 1902 - 23 Jul 1978)
Father*William Jackson Thornton
Mother*Rachel Caroline Sara Ann Elizabeth Woodall
Birth*10 Jul 1902 Ernest was born at Eclectic, Elmore Co., Alabama, on 10 Jul 1902.1 
Death of Father28 Oct 1960 His father William Jackson Thornton died on 28 Oct 1960 at Bienville Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Mother13 Nov 1972 His mother Rachel Caroline Sara Ann Elizabeth Woodall died on 13 Nov 1972. 
Death*23 Jul 1978 He died at Delhi, Richland Parish, Louisiana, on 23 Jul 1978 at age 76.2 
Burial*say 25 Jul 1978 His body was interred say 25 Jul 1978 at Newton Cemetery, Delhi, Richland Parish, Louisiana.2 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited22 May 2005

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  2. E-mail written 9 May 2005 to Warren L. Culpepper from Edward Fulford, e-mail address.

Early Jackson Thornton

Male, #26737, (1 Nov 1904 - 23 Jun 1978)
Father*William Jackson Thornton
Mother*Rachel Caroline Sara Ann Elizabeth Woodall
Birth*1 Nov 1904 Early was born at Central, near, Wetumpka, Elmore Co., Alabama, on 1 Nov 1904. 
Death of Father28 Oct 1960 His father William Jackson Thornton died on 28 Oct 1960 at Bienville Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Mother13 Nov 1972 His mother Rachel Caroline Sara Ann Elizabeth Woodall died on 13 Nov 1972. 
Death*23 Jun 1978 He died at Delhi, Richland Parish, Louisiana, on 23 Jun 1978 at age 73. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Cora Jewell Thornton

Female, #26738, (20 Mar 1907 - 6 Jun 1981)
Father*William Jackson Thornton
Mother*Rachel Caroline Sara Ann Elizabeth Woodall
Married Name Her married name was Golson. 
Birth*20 Mar 1907 Cora was born at Wetumpka, Elmore Co., Alabama, on 20 Mar 1907.1 
Marriage* She married Oscar Golson. 
Death of Father28 Oct 1960 Her father William Jackson Thornton died on 28 Oct 1960 at Bienville Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Mother13 Nov 1972 Her mother Rachel Caroline Sara Ann Elizabeth Woodall died on 13 Nov 1972. 
Death of SpouseNov 1978 Her husband Oscar Golson died in Nov 1978 at Elm Grove, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.1 
Death*6 Jun 1981 She died at Elm Grove, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, on 6 Jun 1981 at age 74.1 

Family

Oscar Golson
Marriage* She married Oscar Golson. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited1 Oct 2000

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Alvin Coley Thornton

Male, #26739, (1 Mar 1911 - 2 Oct 1989)
Father*William Jackson Thornton
Mother*Rachel Caroline Sara Ann Elizabeth Woodall
Birth*1 Mar 1911 Alvin was born at Seman, near, Wetumpka, Elmore Co., Alabama, on 1 Mar 1911. 
Marriage*10 Aug 1929 He married Vertie Mae Lee on 10 Aug 1929 at age 18. 
Birth of Son23 May 1930 His son William David Thornton was born on 23 May 1930. 
Birth of Son23 Dec 1933 His son Alvin Coley Thornton Jr. was born on 23 Dec 1933. 
Death of Son23 Dec 1933 His son Alvin Coley Thornton Jr. died on 23 Dec 1933. 
Birth of Son19 Apr 1948 His son Infant Son Thornton was born on 19 Apr 1948. 
Death of Son19 Apr 1948 His son Infant Son Thornton died on 19 Apr 1948. 
Death of Father28 Oct 1960 His father William Jackson Thornton died on 28 Oct 1960 at Bienville Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Mother13 Nov 1972 His mother Rachel Caroline Sara Ann Elizabeth Woodall died on 13 Nov 1972. 
Death of Spouse10 Mar 1980 His wife Vertie Mae Lee died on 10 Mar 1980. 
Death of Son3 Apr 1989 His son William David Thornton died on 3 Apr 1989 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 
Death*2 Oct 1989 He died at Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, on 2 Oct 1989 at age 78. 

Family

Vertie Mae Lee
Marriage*10 Aug 1929 He married Vertie Mae Lee on 10 Aug 1929 at age 18. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited15 Jul 1999

Jettie Lois Thornton

Female, #26740, (31 Oct 1913 - 19 Jul 1914)
Father*William Jackson Thornton
Mother*Rachel Caroline Sara Ann Elizabeth Woodall
Birth*31 Oct 1913 Jettie was born at Wetumpka, Elmore Co., Alabama, on 31 Oct 1913. 
Death*19 Jul 1914 She died on 19 Jul 1914. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

William Penton Thornton

Male, #26741, (24 Nov 1915 - 11 May 1974)
Father*William Jackson Thornton
Mother*Rachel Caroline Sara Ann Elizabeth Woodall
Birth*24 Nov 1915 William was born at Wetumpka, Elmore Co., Alabama, on 24 Nov 1915. 
Death of Father28 Oct 1960 His father William Jackson Thornton died on 28 Oct 1960 at Bienville Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Mother13 Nov 1972 His mother Rachel Caroline Sara Ann Elizabeth Woodall died on 13 Nov 1972. 
Death*11 May 1974 He died on 11 May 1974 at age 58. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Ethel Margie Thornton

Female, #26742, (24 Sep 1922 - 29 May 2013)
Father*William Jackson Thornton
Mother*Rachel Caroline Sara Ann Elizabeth Woodall
Birth*24 Sep 1922 Ethel was born at Ringgold, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, on 24 Sep 1922. 
Married Namesay 1941  As of say 1941, her married name was Lee. 
Marriage*say 1941 She married Alred Clinton Lee say 1941. 
Death of Father28 Oct 1960 Her father William Jackson Thornton died on 28 Oct 1960 at Bienville Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Mother13 Nov 1972 Her mother Rachel Caroline Sara Ann Elizabeth Woodall died on 13 Nov 1972. 
Death*29 May 2013 She died at Arcadia, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, on 29 May 2013 at age 90.1 
Obituary*say 30 May 2013 Margie T. Lee Address: Arcadia, Louisiana (LA) Born: Died: 05/29/2013 Visitation: Service: Cemetery: Funeral services will be held for Margie T. Lee, age 90, at 1:00 p.m, on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia. Bro. Alden Presley and Bro. Richard May will officiate. The interment will follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.Mrs. Lee was born September 24, 1922, in Ringgold, LA to William and Sallie Thornton. She entered into rest on Tuesday, May 29, 2013, in Minden, LA. She was a member of Jamestown Primitive Baptist Church. Margie loved fishing and gardening.She is preceded in death by her husband A.C. Lee, grandson Eric Crawford and her siblings.She is survived by her daughter Charlotte Lee Crawford, son Clinton Lee, grandchildren Alan Crawford, Janet Crawford Louis and Lori Crawford MaGee and great grandchildren Gabrielle MaGee and Emilee MaGee.The family wishes to give special thanks to the third floor and ancillary employees at Minden Medical Center, the staff at Meadowview Nursing Home for their love and care of the past few months, and a very special thanks to Dr. Michael Chandler for his many years of care and compassion.Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 or to donor's choice.2 
Burial*1 Jun 2013 Her body was interred on 1 Jun 2013 at Mount Lebanon Baptist Cemetery, Bienville Parish, Louisiana.2 

Family

Alred Clinton Lee
Marriage*say 1941 She married Alred Clinton Lee say 1941. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited31 Jul 2014

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  2. Ancestry.com. U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection [database on-line].

Wendal Pate

Male, #26743, (say 1898 - )
Birth*say 1898 Wendal was born say 1898. 
Marriage* He married Judcie Mae Thornton. 

Family

Judcie Mae Thornton
Children
Last Edited2 Sep 2000

Belva Sue Pate

Female, #26744, (15 May 1938 - 14 Jul 1939)
Father*Wendal Pate
Mother*Judcie Mae Thornton
Birth*15 May 1938 Belva was born at Verda, Grant Parish, Louisiana, on 15 May 1938. 
Death*14 Jul 1939 She died at Verda, Grant Parish, Louisiana, on 14 Jul 1939 at age 1. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Atkins Cemetery, north of, Athens, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Mary Sally Lynn Pate

Female, #26746, (circa 1940 - circa 1941)
Father*Wendal Pate
Mother*Judcie Mae Thornton
Birth*circa 1940 Mary was born at Verda, Grant Parish, Louisiana, circa 1940. 
Death*circa 1941 She died at Verda, Grant Parish, Louisiana, circa 1941. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Atkins Cemetery, north of, Athens, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Daniel Anderson Woodall

Male, #26748, (29 Mar 1838 - 4 Aug 1895)
Birth*29 Mar 1838 Daniel was born at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 29 Mar 1838. 
Marriage* He married Mary Catherine Phillips. 
Birth of Son10 Mar 1875 His son Thomas Jefferson Woodall was born on 10 Mar 1875 at Georgia. 
Death*4 Aug 1895 He died at Equality, Coosa Co., Alabama, on 4 Aug 1895 at age 57. 
Burial* His body was interred at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Coosa Co., Alabama. 

Family

Mary Catherine Phillips
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Mary Catherine Phillips

Female, #26749, (2 Dec 1844 - 25 May 1925)
Married Name Her married name was Woodall. 
Birth*2 Dec 1844 Mary was born at Warm Springs, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 2 Dec 1844. 
Marriage* She married Daniel Anderson Woodall. 
Birth of Son10 Mar 1875 Her son Thomas Jefferson Woodall was born on 10 Mar 1875 at Georgia. 
Death of Spouse4 Aug 1895 Her husband Daniel Anderson Woodall died on 4 Aug 1895 at Equality, Coosa Co., Alabama. 
Death*25 May 1925 She died at Ringgold, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, on 25 May 1925 at age 80. 

Family

Daniel Anderson Woodall
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Emmett Presley

Male, #26750, (say 1900 - )
Marriage* He married Mary Catherine Thornton. 
Birth*say 1900 Emmett was born say 1900. 
Death* He died at Delhi, Richland Parish, Louisiana. 

Family

Mary Catherine Thornton
Last Edited1 Sep 2000

Alred Clinton Lee

Male, #26751, (say 1920 - )
Birth*say 1920 Alred was born say 1920. 
Marriage*say 1941 He married Ethel Margie Thornton say 1941. 

Family

Ethel Margie Thornton
Last Edited23 Jan 2015

Washington Monroe Parker

Male, #26753, (22 Feb 1870 - 8 Jan 1945)
Birth*22 Feb 1870 Washington was born at Laconia, Fayette Co., Tennessee, on 22 Feb 1870. 
Marriage* He married Mary Lou Cowan. 
Death*8 Jan 1945 He died at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, on 8 Jan 1945 at age 74. 

Family

Mary Lou Cowan
Child
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Mary Lou Cowan

Female, #26754, (circa 1872 - )
Married Name Her married name was Parker. 
Marriage* She married Washington Monroe Parker. 
Birth*circa 1872 Mary was born circa 1872. 

Family

Washington Monroe Parker
Child
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Francis Alexander McDonald

Male, #26755, (25 Jun 1855 - 10 Sep 1943)
Father*William McDonald1
Mother*Mary Ann Cordes Bross1
Name Variation He was also known as Frank E. McDonald. 
Birth*25 Jun 1855 Francis was born at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, on 25 Jun 1855.1 
Marriage*circa 1883 He married Louisa Catherine Thornton at Alabama circa 1883. 
Birth of Son11 Jan 1885 His son Walter Benjamin McDonald was born on 11 Jan 1885 at Elmore Co., Alabama.1 
Birth of SonSep 1887 His son William Eligha McDonald was born in Sep 1887 at Alabama. 
Birth of Son29 Jun 1888 His son John Pete McDonald was born on 29 Jun 1888 at Elmore Co., Alabama.1 
Death of Mother29 Sep 1892 His mother Mary Ann Cordes Bross died on 29 Sep 1892 at Elmore Co., Alabama.1 
Birth of SonAug 1899 His son Artemis McDonald was born in Aug 1899 at Elmore Co., Alabama. 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 He was enumerated in the US Census of 1900 at Elmore Co., Alabama.2 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Francis was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Autauga Co., Alabama.3 
Death of Father30 Jul 1911 His father William McDonald died on 30 Jul 1911 at Elmore Co., Alabama.1 
Photographed*say 1930 He was photographed say 1930.1
Francis A. & Louisa C. (Thornton) McDonald
Death*10 Sep 1943 He died at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on 10 Sep 1943 at age 88.1 

Family

Louisa Catherine Thornton
Marriage*circa 1883 He married Louisa Catherine Thornton at Alabama circa 1883. 
Children
Last Edited12 Jan 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2008 to Lew Griffin from Billie Jean (Welch) Dashnaw, e-mail address.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Roll 15 Book 1, Page 131-B; Good Hope, Precinct 13, E. D. 66, Sheet 5-B.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    T624 Roll: 1 Part: 1 Page: 185B, Precinct 10.

Ada Mae McDonald

Female, #26756, (10 Feb 1890 - 1 Dec 1973)
Father*Francis Alexander McDonald
Mother*Louisa Catherine Thornton
Birth*10 Feb 1890 Ada was born at Elmore Co., Alabama, on 10 Feb 1890.1 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Ada, Mary, Docia, Lula and Eleanor was listed as a daughter in an unknown person 's household on the 1900 Census at Elmore Co., Alabama.2 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Ada, Mary, Docia, Lula, Eleanor, Lela and Gertrude was listed as a daughter in Francis Alexander McDonald's household on the 1910 Census at Autauga Co., Alabama.3 
Death of Father10 Sep 1943 Her father Francis Alexander McDonald died on 10 Sep 1943 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.1 
Death of Mother2 Feb 1948 Her mother Louisa Catherine Thornton died on 2 Feb 1948 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.1 
Death*1 Dec 1973 She died at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on 1 Dec 1973 at age 83.1 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited13 Jan 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2008 to Lew Griffin from Billie Jean (Welch) Dashnaw, e-mail address.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Roll 15 Book 1, Page 131-B; Good Hope, Precinct 13, E. D. 66, Sheet 5-B.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    T624 Roll: 1 Part: 1 Page: 185B, Precinct 10.

Walter Benjamin McDonald

Male, #26757, (11 Jan 1885 - 5 May 1974)
Father*Francis Alexander McDonald
Mother*Louisa Catherine Thornton
Nickname  Walter Benjamin McDonald also went by the name of Watt McDonald. 
Birth*11 Jan 1885 Walter was born at Elmore Co., Alabama, on 11 Jan 1885.1 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Walter, William, John and Artemis was listed as a son in an unknown person 's household on the 1900 Census at Elmore Co., Alabama.2 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Walter, William and John was listed as a son in Francis Alexander McDonald's household on the 1910 Census at Autauga Co., Alabama.3 
Death of Father10 Sep 1943 His father Francis Alexander McDonald died on 10 Sep 1943 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.1 
Death of Mother2 Feb 1948 His mother Louisa Catherine Thornton died on 2 Feb 1948 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.1 
Death*5 May 1974 He died at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on 5 May 1974 at age 89.1 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited13 Jan 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2008 to Lew Griffin from Billie Jean (Welch) Dashnaw, e-mail address.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Roll 15 Book 1, Page 131-B; Good Hope, Precinct 13, E. D. 66, Sheet 5-B.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    T624 Roll: 1 Part: 1 Page: 185B, Precinct 10.

John Pete McDonald1

Male, #26758, (29 Jun 1888 - 23 Oct 1970)
Father*Francis Alexander McDonald
Mother*Louisa Catherine Thornton
Birth*29 Jun 1888 John was born at Elmore Co., Alabama, on 29 Jun 1888.1 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Walter, William, John and Artemis was listed as a son in an unknown person 's household on the 1900 Census at Elmore Co., Alabama.2 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Walter, William and John was listed as a son in Francis Alexander McDonald's household on the 1910 Census at Autauga Co., Alabama.3 
Marriage*26 Jun 1911 He married Alma Mae Oats at Alabama on 26 Jun 1911 at age 22.1 
Birth of Son12 Sep 1912 His son Forest Frank McDonald was born on 12 Sep 1912 at Chilton Co., Alabama.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1914 His son Charles Eugene McDonald was born circa 1914 at Alabama.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1916 His son John Peter McDonald was born circa 1916 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.1 
Marriage*29 Feb 1932 He married Willie Bell Smith on 29 Feb 1932 at age 43.1 
Birth of Son13 Aug 1937 His son Dudley Bender McDonald was born on 13 Aug 1937 at Crossett, Ashley Co., Arkansas.1 
Death of Father10 Sep 1943 His father Francis Alexander McDonald died on 10 Sep 1943 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.1 
Death of Mother2 Feb 1948 His mother Louisa Catherine Thornton died on 2 Feb 1948 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.1 
Death*23 Oct 1970 He died at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on 23 Oct 1970 at age 82.1 

Family 1

Alma Mae Oats
Marriage*26 Jun 1911 He married Alma Mae Oats at Alabama on 26 Jun 1911 at age 22.1 
Children

Family 2

Willie Bell Smith
Marriage*29 Feb 1932 He married Willie Bell Smith on 29 Feb 1932 at age 43.1 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited14 Jan 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2008 to Lew Griffin from Billie Jean (Welch) Dashnaw, e-mail address.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Roll 15 Book 1, Page 131-B; Good Hope, Precinct 13, E. D. 66, Sheet 5-B.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    T624 Roll: 1 Part: 1 Page: 185B, Precinct 10.

Eleanor Matilda McDonald1

Female, #26759, (21 Feb 1897 - 23 Jan 1986)
Father*Francis Alexander McDonald
Mother*Louisa Catherine Thornton
Birth*21 Feb 1897 Eleanor was born at Alabama on 21 Feb 1897.2 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Ada, Mary, Docia, Lula and Eleanor was listed as a daughter in an unknown person 's household on the 1900 Census at Elmore Co., Alabama.3 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Ada, Mary, Docia, Lula, Eleanor, Lela and Gertrude was listed as a daughter in Francis Alexander McDonald's household on the 1910 Census at Autauga Co., Alabama.4 
Married Namecirca 1919  As of circa 1919, her married name was Sheffield. 
Marriage*circa 1919 She married John Henry Sheffield circa 1919. 
Death of Father10 Sep 1943 Her father Francis Alexander McDonald died on 10 Sep 1943 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.1 
Death of Mother2 Feb 1948 Her mother Louisa Catherine Thornton died on 2 Feb 1948 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.1 
Death of Spouse12 Aug 1949 Her husband John Henry Sheffield died on 12 Aug 1949 at Louisiana.5 
Death*23 Jan 1986 She died at West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on 23 Jan 1986 at age 88.1,2,6 

Family

John Henry Sheffield
Marriage*circa 1919 She married John Henry Sheffield circa 1919. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited31 Jan 2020

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2008 to Lew Griffin from Billie Jean (Welch) Dashnaw, e-mail address.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  3. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Roll 15 Book 1, Page 131-B; Good Hope, Precinct 13, E. D. 66, Sheet 5-B.
  4. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    T624 Roll: 1 Part: 1 Page: 185B, Precinct 10.
  5. https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/100462780/person/320010544788/facts
  6. https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/100462780/person/320010455275/facts

William Eligha McDonald1

Male, #26760, (Sep 1887 - 17 Mar 1975)
Father*Francis Alexander McDonald
Mother*Louisa Catherine Thornton
Birth*Sep 1887 William was born at Alabama in Sep 1887. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Walter, William, John and Artemis was listed as a son in an unknown person 's household on the 1900 Census at Elmore Co., Alabama.2 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Walter, William and John was listed as a son in Francis Alexander McDonald's household on the 1910 Census at Autauga Co., Alabama.3 
Marriage*say 1911 He married Eula Mae Gandy say 1911. 
Birth of Soncirca 1915 His son Willie McDonald was born circa 1915 at Alabama. 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Webster Parish, Louisiana.4 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Bienville Parish, Louisiana.5 
Death of Father10 Sep 1943 His father Francis Alexander McDonald died on 10 Sep 1943 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.6 
Death of Mother2 Feb 1948 His mother Louisa Catherine Thornton died on 2 Feb 1948 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.6 
Death*17 Mar 1975 He died at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on 17 Mar 1975 at age 87.1 

Family

Eula Mae Gandy
Marriage*say 1911 He married Eula Mae Gandy say 1911. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited31 Jan 2020

Citations

  1. https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/100462780/person/320023023837/facts
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Roll 15 Book 1, Page 131-B; Good Hope, Precinct 13, E. D. 66, Sheet 5-B.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    T624 Roll: 1 Part: 1 Page: 185B, Precinct 10.
  4. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Police Jury Ward 5, Webster, Louisiana; Roll: T625_635; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 140; Image: 1026.

    Name Age
    W E McDonald 33
    Ula McDonald 25
    Pauline McDonald 7
    Willie McDonald 4
    Louise McDonald 1/12.
  5. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Police Jury Ward 1, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: 785; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 63.0

    Name Age
    William E McDonald 44
    Eula Mae McDonald 36
    Pauline McDonald 17
    Norah McDonald 11
    James A McDonald 8
    Kenneth McDonald 6
    Callie Mae McDonald 5 1/12
    Oneal McDonald 3 3/12.
  6. E-mail written Jan 2008 to Lew Griffin from Billie Jean (Welch) Dashnaw, e-mail address.
  7. E-mail written Sep 2008 to Lew Grifffin from Clint McDonald, Clint McDonald e-mail.