Dick Horner Ancestry

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William Andrew Clevenger, Sr

M, #12776, b. Mar 1807, d. 5 Jun 1901

Parents

Family 1: Dorcas Norris ("Darks") Garner (b. 28 Jan 1808, d. 28 May 1837)

Family 2: Nancy A. McCorkle (b. 3 Jan 1816, d. 31 Jan 1890)

Person SourceWilliam Andrew Clevenger, Sr, had person sources.1
BirthMar 1807He was born in Mar 1807 in Cocke, Tennessee, United States+.1,2
Marriage28 Jan 1829He and Dorcas Norris ("Darks") Garner were married on 28 Jan 1829.3,4
Marriage10 Nov 1838He and Nancy A. McCorkle were married on 10 Nov 1838 in Ray, Missouri, United States.5,6
Occupation1 Jun 1860On 1 Jun 1860 William Andrew Clevenger, Sr, was a farmer in Fishing River Township, Ray, Missouri, United States.2
Census1 Jun 1860He with Nancy A. McCorkle, John Clevenger, Isaac Clevenger, George Clevenger, Franklin Clevenger, Samuel Clevenger, Martha Clevenger, Lorten Clevenger, Jasper Clevenger, and Nancy Crane appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1860 in Fishing River Township, Ray, Missouri, United States.2
Death5 Jun 1901William Andrew Clevenger, Sr, died on 5 Jun 1901 at age 94 in Wood Heights, Ray, Missouri, United States.1
BurialHe was buried at Old New Garden Primitive Baptist CemeteryG, in Wood Heights, Ray, Missouri, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2118] William Andrew Clevenger, Sr Ray, 25 Sep 2015.
  2. [S2340] 1860, Ray County, Missouri, population schedule, Fishing River Township, p. 92, 660, William Clevenger family; digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 4 Mar 2016); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  3. [S2119] Dorcas Norris Garner Clevenger Ray, 25 Sep 2015.
  4. [S2341] "Missouri Marriages, 1750-1920", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 4 Mar 2016), William Clevenger and Dacus Garner, 28 Jan 1829
  5. [S2120] Nancy McCorkle Clevenger Ray, 25 Sep 2015.
  6. [S2341] FamilySearch, William Clevenger and Nancy Mc Corrle, 10 Nov 1838

Dorcas Norris ("Darks") Garner

F, #12777, b. 28 Jan 1808, d. 28 May 1837

Family: William Andrew Clevenger, Sr, (b. Mar 1807, d. 5 Jun 1901)

NameDorcas Norris ("Darks") Garner was also known as Dacus Garner.1
NameShe was also known as Dorcas Norris ("Darks") Clevenger.
Person SourceShe had person sources.2
Birth28 Jan 1808She was born on 28 Jan 1808 in Northumberland, Virginia, United States.2
Marriage28 Jan 1829William Andrew Clevenger, Sr, and she were married on 28 Jan 1829.2,1
Death28 May 1837She died on 28 May 1837 at age 29 in Fishing River Township, Ray, Missouri, United States.2
Death CausCause of death was murder.2
BurialShe was buried at Old New Garden Primitive Baptist CemeteryG, in Wood Heights, Ray, Missouri, United States.2

Citations

  1. [S2341] "Missouri Marriages, 1750-1920", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 4 Mar 2016), William Clevenger and Dacus Garner, 28 Jan 1829
  2. [S2119] Dorcas Norris Garner Clevenger Ray, 25 Sep 2015.

Nancy A. McCorkle

F, #12778, b. 3 Jan 1816, d. 31 Jan 1890

Family: William Andrew Clevenger, Sr, (b. Mar 1807, d. 5 Jun 1901)

NameNancy A. McCorkle was also known as Nancy A. Clevenger.1
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
BirthBet 1814 and 1815She was born bet 1814 and 1815 in Tennessee, United States.2
Birth3 Jan 1816She was born on 3 Jan 1816 in Kentucky, United States.1
Marriage10 Nov 1838William Andrew Clevenger, Sr, and she were married on 10 Nov 1838 in Ray, Missouri, United States.1,3
Census1 Jun 1860She appeared in the household of William Andrew Clevenger, Sr, in the 1860 census in Fishing River Township, Ray, Missouri, United States.2
Death31 Jan 1890She died on 31 Jan 1890 at age 74 in Wood Heights, Ray, Missouri, United States.1
BurialShe was buried at Old New Garden Primitive Baptist CemeteryG, in Wood Heights, Ray, Missouri, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2120] Nancy McCorkle Clevenger Ray, 25 Sep 2015.
  2. [S2340] 1860, Ray County, Missouri, population schedule, Fishing River Township, p. 92, 660, William Clevenger family; digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 4 Mar 2016); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  3. [S2341] "Missouri Marriages, 1750-1920", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 4 Mar 2016), William Clevenger and Nancy Mc Corrle, 10 Nov 1838

Pitmon Cleavinger

M, #12779, b. abt 1809, d. 18 Jul 1862

Parents

Family: Elizabeth McCray (b. 9 Jan 1810, d. 9 Mar 1881)

Person SourcePitmon Cleavinger had person sources.1
BirthAbt 1809He was born abt 1809.1
MarriageHe and Elizabeth McCray were married.2
Death18 Jul 1862He died on 18 Jul 1862.1
BurialHe was buried at Old New Garden Primitive Baptist CemeteryG, in Wood Heights, Ray, Missouri, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2121] Pitmon Cleavinger Ray, 25 Sep 2015.
  2. [S2122] Elizabeth McCray Cleavinger Ray, 25 Sep 2015.

Elizabeth McCray

F, #12780, b. 9 Jan 1810, d. 9 Mar 1881

Family: Pitmon Cleavinger (b. abt 1809, d. 18 Jul 1862)

NameElizabeth McCray was also known as Elizabeth Cleavinger.1
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
Birth9 Jan 1810She was born on 9 Jan 1810 in Cocke, Tennessee, United States+.1
MarriagePitmon Cleavinger and she were married.1
Death9 Mar 1881She died on 9 Mar 1881 at age 71 in Wood Heights, Ray, Missouri, United States.1
BurialShe was buried at Old New Garden Primitive Baptist CemeteryG, in Wood Heights, Ray, Missouri, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2122] Elizabeth McCray Cleavinger Ray, 25 Sep 2015.

John Wood

M, #12781, b. 11 Apr 1785, d. 9 Nov 1874

Parents

Family 1: Fanny Grigsby (b. 20 Mar 1791, d. 7 Mar 1826)

Family 2: Elizabeth Sisk (b. 5 Dec 1787, d. 14 Apr 1847)

Person SourceJohn Wood had person sources.1
Birth11 Apr 1785He was born on 11 Apr 1785 in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States.1
MarriageHe and Fanny Grigsby were married.2
MarriageHe and Elizabeth Sisk were married.3
Death9 Nov 1874He died on 9 Nov 1874 at age 89.1
BurialHe was buried at Wood CemeteryG, in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2123] John Wood Cocke, 25 Sep 2015.
  2. [S2124] Fanny Grigsby Wood Cocke, 25 Sep 2015.
  3. [S2125] Elizabeth Sisk Wood Cocke, 25 Sep 2015.

Fanny Grigsby

F, #12782, b. 20 Mar 1791, d. 7 Mar 1826

Family: John Wood (b. 11 Apr 1785, d. 9 Nov 1874)

NameFanny Grigsby was also known as Fanny Wood.1
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
Birth20 Mar 1791She was born on 20 Mar 1791.1
MarriageJohn Wood and she were married.1
Death7 Mar 1826She died on 7 Mar 1826 at age 34.1
BurialShe was buried at Wood CemeteryG, in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2124] Fanny Grigsby Wood Cocke, 25 Sep 2015.

Elizabeth Sisk

F, #12783, b. 5 Dec 1787, d. 14 Apr 1847

Family: John Wood (b. 11 Apr 1785, d. 9 Nov 1874)

NameElizabeth Sisk was also known as Elizabeth Wood.1
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
Birth5 Dec 1787She was born on 5 Dec 1787 in Culpeper, Virginia, United States.1
MarriageJohn Wood and she were married.1
Death14 Apr 1847She died on 14 Apr 1847 at age 59 in Cocke, Tennessee, United States+.1
BurialShe was buried at Wood CemeteryG, in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2125] Elizabeth Sisk Wood Cocke, 25 Sep 2015.

Moses Wood

M, #12784, b. abt 1790, d. 15 May 1861

Parents

Family: Catherine Anderson (b. abt 1800, d. 26 Nov 1866)

Person SourceMoses Wood had person sources.1
BirthAbt 1790He was born abt 1790.1
Marriage28 Aug 1834He and Catherine Anderson were married on 28 Aug 1834 in Page, Virginia, United States.2,1
Death15 May 1861He died on 15 May 1861.1
BurialHe was buried at Rileyville CemeteryG, in Rileyville, Page, Virginia, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2126] Moses Wood Page, 25 Sep 2015.
  2. [S2127] Catherine Anderson Wood Page, 25 Sep 2015.

Catherine Anderson

F, #12785, b. abt 1800, d. 26 Nov 1866

Family: Moses Wood (b. abt 1790, d. 15 May 1861)

NameCatherine Anderson was also known as Catherine Wood.1
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
BirthAbt 1800She was born abt 1800 in Virginia, United States.1
Marriage28 Aug 1834Moses Wood and she were married on 28 Aug 1834 in Page, Virginia, United States.1,2
Death26 Nov 1866She died on 26 Nov 1866 in Virginia, United States.1
BurialShe was buried at Rileyville CemeteryG, in Rileyville, Page, Virginia, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2127] Catherine Anderson Wood Page, 25 Sep 2015.
  2. [S2126] Moses Wood Page, 25 Sep 2015.

Hannah Horner

F, #12786

Parents

Family: George Laird

NameHannah Horner was also known as Hannah Laycor.1
NameShe was also known as Hannah Laird.
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
Marriage21 Jun 1791George Laird and she were married on 21 Jun 1791 in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States.2

Citations

  1. [S2131] Hannah Horner and George Laycor Marriage Record. Hereinafter cited as Hannah Horner and George Laycor Marriage Record.
  2. [S2529] Shenandoah County Virginia, Marriage Register 1781-1850: 33, George Laird and Hana Hornor; Shenandoah County Courthouse, Woodstock, Virginia

George Laird

M, #12787
NameGeorge Laird was also known as George Laycor.
NameHe was also known as George Layer.
Person SourceHe had person sources.1
Marriage21 Jun 1791He and Hannah Horner were married on 21 Jun 1791 in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2529] Shenandoah County Virginia, Marriage Register 1781-1850: 33, George Laird and Hana Hornor; Shenandoah County Courthouse, Woodstock, Virginia

Ella Rose Horner

F, #12788, b. 14 Apr 1933
NameElla Rose Horner was also known as Ella Rose Lee.1
NoteShe. I have been informed by the son-in-law of Ella Rose Horner this information:

"To date Mary Belle and I have found NO positive connection to anyone with the surname"Horner".  Ella did use the surname Horner during her early years.  Ella was born to an unmarried Viola Ruby-Lee Shrader 14 April 1933 in hospital, Charleston, West Virginia.  Ten days after her birth Ella came under the care of a woman, Ethel Belle Ward (Married 5 times).  A salesman, Horner lived in the "boarding house" run by Ethel in Tioga, WV.  Ella attended school in Richwood, WV where she graduated from High School.  Ella NEVER claimed to have known her father and was extremely sensitive about her birth.  Ella Lee died 7 August 2008 in Richmond, VA."
Person SourceShe had person sources.2
Birth14 Apr 1933She was born on 14 Apr 1933 in Tioga, Nicholas, West Virginia, United States.3
Census1 Apr 1940She appeared as the daughter of Ethel Belle Ward in the 1940 census, at 127 West Pike Street in Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, United States.2
Residence8 May 1951Ella Rose Horner lived in Tioga, Nicholas, West Virginia, United States, on 8 May 1951.1
Occupation22 May 1970On 22 May 1970 Ella Rose Horner was a bookeeper.3
Residence22 May 1970She lived at 4314 Fourth Street in Richmond City, Virginia, United States, on 22 May 1970.3

Citations

  1. [S2137] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org, (Webster County, WV), downloaded 9 Oct 2015.
  2. [S2135] Ethel Horner, 5 Apr 1940 US Census, ED 17-10, sheet 3A.
  3. [S2730] "Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014", digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 24 Oct 2017), Daniel Ogram Lee

William O. Gray

M, #12789, b. abt 1897

Family: Ethel Belle Ward (b. 29 May 1895, d. 8 Nov 1949)

Person SourceWilliam O. Gray had person sources.1
BirthAbt 1897He was born abt 1897 in Kentucky, United States.1
Marriage12 Feb 1943He and Ethel Belle Ward were married on 12 Feb 1943 in Camden-On-Gauley, Webster, West Virginia, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2136] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org, (Webster County, WV), downloaded 9 Oct 2015.

John D. Lee

M, #12791

Family: Mary O.

Person SourceJohn D. Lee had person sources.1
MarriageHe and Mary O. were married.1

Citations

  1. [S2137] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org, (Webster County, WV), downloaded 9 Oct 2015.

Mary O.

F, #12792

Family: John D. Lee

NameMary O. was also known as Mary O. Lee.1
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
MarriageJohn D. Lee and she were married.1

Citations

  1. [S2137] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org, (Webster County, WV), downloaded 9 Oct 2015.

Rose Tyx

F, #12793

Family: Fred Preuss

NameRose Tyx was also known as Rose Preuss.1
MarriageFred Preuss and she were married.1
Person SourceShe had person sources.1

Citations

  1. [S2189] , (: FamilySearch.)

William Denton Townson

M, #12794, b. 2 Feb 1873, d. 10 Apr 1973

Parents

Family: Cora J. Canaday (b. 30 Oct 1872, d. 20 Jul 1963)

Person SourceWilliam Denton Townson had person sources.1,2
Birth2 Feb 1873He was born on 2 Feb 1873 in Metcalf, Edgar, Illinois, United States.3,2,4
Marriage27 Dec 1894He and Cora J. Canaday were married on 27 Dec 1894 in Indianola, Vermilion, Illinois, United States.1,5
Occupation15 Apr 1910On 15 Apr 1910 William Denton Townson was a house carpenter in Indianola, Vermilion, Illinois, United States.5
Census15 Apr 1910He with Cora J. Canaday and Harley Raymond Townson appeared in the census on 15 Apr 1910 in Indianola, Vermilion, Illinois, United States.5
Occupation5 Jun 1918On 5 Jun 1918 William Denton Townson was a farmer in La Moille, Winona, Minnesota, United States.2
Residence (fam)5 Jun 1918He and Cora J. Canaday lived at Rural Route #2 in La Moille, Winona, Minnesota, United States, on 5 Jun 1918.2
Residence10 Apr 1973He lived at Route 1 in Bronaugh, Vernon, Missouri, United States, on 10 Apr 1973.4
Death10 Apr 1973He died on 10 Apr 1973 at age 100 at Fanning Nursing Home in Nevada, Vernon, Missouri, United States.6,4
Burial14 Apr 1973He was buried on 14 Apr 1973 at Sheldon CemeteryG, in Sheldon, Vernon, Missouri, United States.6,4

Citations

  1. [S2190] Certificate of Death: Cora Canaday Townson, by Missouri Secretary of State. Online https://s1.sos.mo.gov; Printout dated 20 Oct 2015.
  2. [S2198] Harley Raymond Townson, United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org) :Winona County, MN : accessed 21 Oct 2015, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration). Hereinafter cited as United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  3. [S2192] William D Townson Vernon, 20 Oct 2015, Find A Grave shows that he was born in Vermilion County, but other documentation shows that he was born in Metcalf which is in Edgar County. Metcalf is around 6 miles from the Vermilion County line so it is possible that rural Metcalf could extend into Vermilion County. However if he was born in Vermilion County, I think that there are other towns that would have been listed as his birthplace such as Sidell or Ridge Farm.
  4. [S3179] "Deaths: William Townson", The Nevada Daily Mail (Nevada, Missouri), William Denton Townson Obituary; MyHeritage (https://www.myheritage.com : accessed 1 Oct 2019)
  5. [S2193] William D Townson, 15 Apr 1910 US Census, ED 126, sheet 2B.
  6. [S2192] William D Townson Vernon.

Ephraim Townson

M, #12795

Family: Martha Ann Hawkins

Person SourceEphraim Townson had person sources.1
MarriageHe and Martha Ann Hawkins were married.1

Citations

  1. [S2192] William D Townson Vernon, 20 Oct 2015.

Martha Ann Hawkins

F, #12796

Family: Ephraim Townson

NameMartha Ann Hawkins was also known as Martha Ann Townson.1
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
MarriageEphraim Townson and she were married.1

Citations

  1. [S2192] William D Townson Vernon, 20 Oct 2015.

Harley Raymond Townson

M, #12797, b. 21 Feb 1897, d. 6 Aug 1984

Parents

Family 1: Leona (b. 1900)

Family 2: Goldie E. (b. 22 Jan 1906, d. 12 Jan 1980)

Person SourceHarley Raymond Townson had person sources.1,2
Birth21 Feb 1897He was born on 21 Feb 1897 in Ridge Farm, Vermilion, Illinois, United States.1,3,4,5
Census15 Apr 1910He appeared as the son of William Denton Townson in the 1910 census in Indianola, Vermilion, Illinois, United States.1
MarriageAbt 1918Harley Raymond Townson and Leona were married abt 1918.3,6
Residence (fam)5 Jun 1918He witnessed the residence of William Denton Townson and Cora J. Canaday on 5 Jun 1918 in La Moille, Winona, Minnesota, United States.5
Occupation1 Jan 1920On 1 Jan 1920 Harley Raymond Townson was a farmer in Vernon, Missouri, United States.3
Census1 Jan 1920He with Leona appeared in the census on 1 Jan 1920 in Vernon, Missouri, United States.3
Occupation1 Apr 1930On 1 Apr 1930 Harley Raymond Townson was a farmer in Vernon, Missouri, United States.6
Census1 Apr 1930He with Leona appeared in the census on 1 Apr 1930 in Moundville Township, Vernon, Missouri, United States.6
DivorceHe and Leona were divorced.7
Residence16 Nov 1939He lived in Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, United States, on 16 Nov 1939.8
Marriage16 Nov 1939He and Goldie E. were married on 16 Nov 1939 in Carroll, Arkansas, United States.4,8
Residence10 Apr 1973He lived in Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, United States, on 10 Apr 1973.9
Death6 Aug 1984He died on 6 Aug 1984 at age 87.4
BurialHe was buried at Oak Hill CemeteryG, in Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, United States.4

Citations

  1. [S2193] William D Townson, 15 Apr 1910 US Census, ED 126, sheet 2B.
  2. [S2192] William D Townson Vernon, 20 Oct 2015, Find A Grave shows that he was born in Vermilion County, but other documentation shows that he was born in Metcalf which is in Edgar County. Metcalf is around 6 miles from the Vermilion County line so it is possible that rural Metcalf could extend into Vermilion County. However if he was born in Vermilion County, I think that there are other towns that would have been listed as his birthplace such as Sidell or Ridge Farm.
  3. [S2194] Harley R Townson, 1 Jan 1910 US Census, ED 176, sheet 8B.
  4. [S2197] Harley and Goldie Townson Jasper, 21 Oct 2015.
  5. [S2198] Harley Raymond Townson, United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org) :Winona County, MN : accessed 21 Oct 2015, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration). Hereinafter cited as United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  6. [S2195] Harley R Townson, 1 Apr 1930 US Census, ED 109-33 Sheet 4B.
  7. [S2196] Violet Kortsch, 4 Apr 1940 US Census, ED 85-39, sheets 4A, 4B.
  8. [S2199] , (: FamilySearch.)
  9. [S3179] "Deaths: William Townson", The Nevada Daily Mail (Nevada, Missouri), William Denton Townson Obituary; MyHeritage (https://www.myheritage.com : accessed 1 Oct 2019)

Leona

F, #12798, b. 1900

Family: Harley Raymond Townson (b. 21 Feb 1897, d. 6 Aug 1984)

NameLeona was also known as Leona Townson.1
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
Birth1900She was born in 1900 in Minnesota, United States.1
MarriageAbt 1918Harley Raymond Townson and she were married abt 1918.1,2
Census1 Jan 1920She appeared as the wife of Harley Raymond Townson in the 1920 census in Vernon, Missouri, United States.1
Census1 Apr 1930She appeared as the wife of Harley Raymond Townson in the 1930 census in Moundville Township, Vernon, Missouri, United States.2
DivorceHarley Raymond Townson and she were divorced.3
Census1 Apr 1940She appeared in the census on 1 Apr 1940 at 317 East Wabasha in Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. Leona is living with her sister Violet and others but only Leona and her son, Lee, are entered here.3

Citations

  1. [S2194] Harley R Townson, 1 Jan 1910 US Census, ED 176, sheet 8B.
  2. [S2195] Harley R Townson, 1 Apr 1930 US Census, ED 109-33 Sheet 4B.
  3. [S2196] Violet Kortsch, 4 Apr 1940 US Census, ED 85-39, sheets 4A, 4B.