James Payton Colvard1

M, #41504, b. 29 Jun 1885, d. 1 Feb 1963
Birth*29 Jun 1885 James was born at Ashe Co, NC, on 29 Jun 1885.2,1,3,4 
Marriage*1914 He married Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson in 1914.5 
EmploymentSep 1918 Occupation: coal miner in Sep 1918. Mead Toliver Coal Co, Killoway (Galloway?), WV.1 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 James Payton Colvard registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Ashe Co, NC.1 
Residence12 Sep 1918 James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson resided at Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC, on 12 Sep 1918.1 
Employment*Jan 1920 James's occupation: Orchardist at Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VA, in Jan 1920.4 
Census*8 Jan 1920 He and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson appeared on the census as head of household at Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VA, on 8 Jan 1920.4 
EmploymentApr 1930 James's occupation: Patrolman, State Road at Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC, in Apr 1930.4 
Census4 Apr 1930 He and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson appeared on the census as head of household at Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC, on 4 Apr 1930.4 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson resided at Loudoun Co, VA, on 1 Apr 1935.4 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: farm laborer in Apr 1940 at Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC.4 
Census11 Apr 1940 James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson appeared on the census as head of household at Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC, on 11 Apr 1940.4 
(informant) Death8 Feb 1958 James was informant for the death of Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson at Ashe Hosp, Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC, on 8 Feb 1958.2 
Death*1 Feb 1963 James died on 1 Feb 1963 at Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC, at age 77.2 
Burial*3 Feb 1963 His body was interred on 3 Feb 1963 at Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC, at Jefferson Cem.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 Jan 1920Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VAJames Payton Colvard, Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson, Mary Louise Colvard and Rosalee Colvard4
4 Apr 1930Jefferson, Ashe Co, NCJames Payton Colvard, Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson, Mary Louise Colvard, Rosalee Colvard and Carrie Virginia Colvard4
11 Apr 1940Jefferson, Ashe Co, NCJames Payton Colvard, Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson and Carrie Virginia Colvard4

Partners and Children

Marriage*1914 He married Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson in 1914.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S211] Email Diana Powell, e-mail address, 5 June 2013.

Mary Louise Colvard1,2

F, #41505, b. 31 Jul 1915
FatherJames Payton Colvard1 b. 29 Jun 1885, d. 1 Feb 1963
MotherElizabeth Kathrine Edmondson1 b. 4 Aug 1896, d. 8 Feb 1958
Birth*31 Jul 1915 Mary was born at Clayton, Union Co, NM, on 31 Jul 1915. 1920 census age 4 6/12, b. NM.2,1 
 She was the daughter of James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson.1 
(Witness) Census8 Jan 1920 Mary Louise Colvard appeared on the census of 8 Jan 1920 in the household of James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson at Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census4 Apr 1930 Mary Louise Colvard appeared on the census of 4 Apr 1930 in the household of James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson at Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC.1 
Marriage* Mary Louise Colvard married Millard Douglas Fetzer at West Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 Jan 1920Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VAJames Payton Colvard, Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson, Mary Louise Colvard and Rosalee Colvard1
4 Apr 1930Jefferson, Ashe Co, NCJames Payton Colvard, Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson, Mary Louise Colvard, Rosalee Colvard and Carrie Virginia Colvard1

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.colvard/40.3/mb.ashx, accessed 7 June 2013.

Rosalee Colvard1,2

F, #41506, b. 14 Feb 1917, d. 24 May 1983
FatherJames Payton Colvard1 b. 29 Jun 1885, d. 1 Feb 1963
MotherElizabeth Kathrine Edmondson1 b. 4 Aug 1896, d. 8 Feb 1958
Birth*14 Feb 1917 Rosalee was born at VA on 14 Feb 1917.3,1 
 She was the daughter of James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson.1 
(Witness) Census8 Jan 1920 Rosalee Colvard appeared on the census of 8 Jan 1920 in the household of James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson at Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census4 Apr 1930 Rosalee Colvard appeared on the census of 4 Apr 1930 in the household of James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson at Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC.1 
Marriage* Rosalee Colvard married William Thomas McEwen.4 
(informant) Death1 Feb 1963 Rosalee was informant for the death of James Payton Colvard at Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC, on 1 Feb 1963.5 
Residence*1 Feb 1963 Rosalee Colvard resided at West Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC, on 1 Feb 1963.6 
Death*24 May 1983 Rosalee died on 24 May 1983 at Elkin, Surry Co, NC, at age 66.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 Jan 1920Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VAJames Payton Colvard, Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson, Mary Louise Colvard and Rosalee Colvard1
4 Apr 1930Jefferson, Ashe Co, NCJames Payton Colvard, Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson, Mary Louise Colvard, Rosalee Colvard and Carrie Virginia Colvard1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Rosalee Colvard married William Thomas McEwen.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records "North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FPRW-62Z : accessed 13 Jun 2013), Rosalee Colvard Mc Ewen, 24 May 1983.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.colvard/40.3/mb.ashx, accessed 7 June 2013.
  5. [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  6. [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, James Payton Colvard.

Carrie Virginia Colvard1

F, #41507, b. circa 1923
FatherJames Payton Colvard1 b. 29 Jun 1885, d. 1 Feb 1963
MotherElizabeth Kathrine Edmondson1 b. 4 Aug 1896, d. 8 Feb 1958
Birth*circa 1923 Carrie Virginia Colvard was born circa 1923 at NC.1 
 She was the daughter of James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson.1 
(Witness) Census4 Apr 1930 Carrie Virginia Colvard appeared on the census of 4 Apr 1930 in the household of James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson at Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC.1 
(Witness) Residence1 Apr 1935 Carrie Virginia Colvard lived with James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson on 1 Apr 1935 at Loudoun Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census11 Apr 1940 Carrie Virginia Colvard appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1940 in the household of James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson at Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC.1 
Marriage* Carrie Virginia Colvard married Frank Olson.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
4 Apr 1930Jefferson, Ashe Co, NCJames Payton Colvard, Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson, Mary Louise Colvard, Rosalee Colvard and Carrie Virginia Colvard1
11 Apr 1940Jefferson, Ashe Co, NCJames Payton Colvard, Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson and Carrie Virginia Colvard1

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.colvard/40.3/mb.ashx, accessed 7 June 2013.

William Thomas McEwen1,2

M, #41508
Marriage* William Thomas McEwen married Rosalee Colvard, daughter of James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson.2 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records "North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FPRW-62Z : accessed 13 Jun 2013), Rosalee Colvard Mc Ewen, 24 May 1983.
  2. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.colvard/40.3/mb.ashx, accessed 7 June 2013.

Frank Olson1

M, #41509
Marriage* Frank Olson married Carrie Virginia Colvard, daughter of James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.colvard/40.3/mb.ashx, accessed 7 June 2013.

Millard Douglas Fetzer1

M, #41510
Marriage* Millard Douglas Fetzer married Mary Louise Colvard, daughter of James Payton Colvard and Elizabeth Kathrine Edmondson, at West Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.colvard/40.3/mb.ashx, accessed 7 June 2013.

Edna K. Tilson1

F, #41511, b. 5 Mar 1885, d. 8 Aug 1885
FatherThomas Jefferson Tilson1 b. 16 Nov 1847, d. 27 Oct 1942
MotherAnna Leah Alderson1 b. 25 Nov 1849, d. 16 Jul 1934
Birth*5 Mar 1885 Edna K. Tilson was born on 5 Mar 1885.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Tilson and Anna Leah Alderson.1 
Death*8 Aug 1885 Edna K. Tilson died on 8 Aug 1885..1,2 
Burial* Her body was interred at Greenville, Hunt Co, TX, at McWright Cem.1 

Citations

  1. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
  2. [S2801] Mercer Vernon Tilson, The Tilson Genealogy, from Edmond Tilson at Plymouth, New England, 1638 to 1911 (Plymouth: The Memorial Press, 1911), p. 201.

Emma Matilda Dennis1

F, #41512, b. 7 Oct 1882, d. 2 Jan 1964
Birth*7 Oct 1882 Emma was born at Montague Co, TX, on 7 Oct 1882. Daughter of William A. & Molley (Shipley) Dennis.1,2 
Marriage*12 Oct 1902 She married Hugh Hawthorne Tilson at Hunt Co, TX, on 12 Oct 1902.3,4 
Census*20 Apr 1910 Emma Matilda Dennis and Hugh Hawthorne Tilson appeared on the census as head of household at Precinct 2, Hale Co, TX, on 20 Apr 1910.4 
Num Child*20 Apr 1910 Emma Matilda Dennis and Hugh Hawthorne Tilson had 2 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1910.4 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 Hugh Hawthorne Tilson and Emma Matilda Dennis resided at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 12 Sep 1918.5 
Census19 Jan 1920 She and Hugh Hawthorne Tilson appeared on the census as head of household at Precinct 2, Hale Co, TX, on 19 Jan 1920. Also enumerated in this household were Mary A. Dennis, mother-in-law, age 62, widowed, b. MO, par. b. TN; and Robert Dennis, brother-in-law, age 21, single, b. TX, father b. AL, mother b. MO.4 
Census10 Apr 1930 Emma Matilda Dennis and Hugh Hawthorne Tilson appeared on the census as head of household at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 10 Apr 1930.4 
(informant) Death5 Dec 1959 Emma was informant for the death of Hugh Hawthorne Tilson at Plainview Hosp, Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 5 Dec 1959.1 
Death*2 Jan 1964 Emma died on 2 Jan 1964 at Plainview Hosp, Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at age 81.1 
Burial*3 Jan 1964 Her body was interred on 3 Jan 1964 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at Plainview Cem.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
20 Apr 1910Precinct 2, Hale Co, TXHugh Hawthorne Tilson, Emma Matilda Dennis and Hugh Arval Tilson4
19 Jan 1920Precinct 2, Hale Co, TXHugh Hawthorne Tilson, Emma Matilda Dennis, Hugh Arval Tilson and Dennis Jefferson Tilson4
10 Apr 1930Plainview, Hale Co, TXHugh Hawthorne Tilson, Emma Matilda Dennis and Dennis Jefferson Tilson4

Partners and Children

Marriage*12 Oct 1902 She married Hugh Hawthorne Tilson at Hunt Co, TX, on 12 Oct 1902.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org),.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-10, 1926-29 , fold3.com.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records "Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FX9D-42Z : accessed 13 Jun 2013), Hugh H Tilson and Emma Dennis, 12 Oct 1902.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.

Mary Ann Monts1,2

F, #41513, b. 5 Feb 1889, d. 10 Nov 1953
Birth*5 Feb 1889 Mary was born at MS on 5 Feb 1889. John & Effie Jane (Coppege) Monts.3,1 
Marriage*circa 1910 She married John Milton Tilson circa 1910.1 
Census*28 Feb 1920 Mary Ann Monts and John Milton Tilson appeared on the census as head of household at Justice Precinct 1, Castro Co, TX, on 28 Feb 1920.1 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: secretary in Apr 1930 at Dallas, Dallas Co, TX. Physician's office.1 
Census12 Apr 1930 Mary Ann Monts and John Milton Tilson appeared on the census as head of household at Dallas, Dallas Co, TX, on 12 Apr 1930.1 
Divorce*before 1940 Mary was divorced from John Milton Tilson before 1940. John Tilson was listed as divorced in the 1940 census.1 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: secretary in Apr 1940 at Dallas, Dallas Co, TX. Doctor's office.1 
Census*4 Apr 1940 Mary Ann Monts appeared on the census as head of household at Dallas, Dallas Co, TX, on 4 Apr 1940.1 
Death*10 Nov 1953 Mary died on 10 Nov 1953 at Ragland Hosp, Gilmer, Upshur Co, TX, at age 64.3 
Burial*11 Nov 1953 Her body was interred on 11 Nov 1953 at Ore City, Upshur Co, TX, at Ore City Cem.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Feb 1920Justice Precinct 1, Castro Co, TXJohn Milton Tilson, Mary Ann Monts, Milton Duane Tilson, William Berwin Tilson and Beryl Ann Tilson1
12 Apr 1930Dallas, Dallas Co, TXJohn Milton Tilson, Mary Ann Monts, Milton Duane Tilson, William Berwin Tilson and Beryl Ann Tilson1
4 Apr 1940Dallas, Dallas Co, TXMary Ann Monts, Milton Duane Tilson and Dena D. (?)1

Partners and Children

Marriage*circa 1910 She married John Milton Tilson circa 1910.1 
Divorce*before 1940 Mary was divorced from John Milton Tilson before 1940. John Tilson was listed as divorced in the 1940 census.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, William Berwin Tilson, newspaper unknown, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2013.
  3. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org),.

Milton Duane Tilson1

M, #41514, b. 1 Jun 1911, d. 8 Mar 1996
FatherJohn Milton Tilson1 b. 16 Aug 1886, d. 26 Nov 1971
MotherMary Ann Monts1 b. 5 Feb 1889, d. 10 Nov 1953
Birth*1 Jun 1911 Milton was born at TX on 1 Jun 1911.2,1 
 He was the son of John Milton Tilson and Mary Ann Monts.1 
(Witness) Census28 Feb 1920 Milton Duane Tilson appeared on the census of 28 Feb 1920 in the household of John Milton Tilson and Mary Ann Monts at Justice Precinct 1, Castro Co, TX.1 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1930 Milton Duane Tilson appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of John Milton Tilson and Mary Ann Monts at Dallas, Dallas Co, TX.1 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 Milton Duane Tilson resided at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 1 Apr 1935.1 
Marriage* He married Dena D. (?)1 
Employment*Apr 1940 Milton's occupation: Chemistry, geologic at Dallas, Dallas Co, TX, in Apr 1940.1 
(Witness) Census4 Apr 1940 He appeared on the census of 4 Apr 1940 in the household of Mary Ann Monts at Dallas, Dallas Co, TX.1 
Death*8 Mar 1996 Milton died on 8 Mar 1996 at Lubbock Co, TX, at age 84.3,2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Feb 1920Justice Precinct 1, Castro Co, TXJohn Milton Tilson, Mary Ann Monts, Milton Duane Tilson, William Berwin Tilson and Beryl Ann Tilson1
12 Apr 1930Dallas, Dallas Co, TXJohn Milton Tilson, Mary Ann Monts, Milton Duane Tilson, William Berwin Tilson and Beryl Ann Tilson1
4 Apr 1940Dallas, Dallas Co, TXMary Ann Monts, Milton Duane Tilson and Dena D. (?)1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Milton Duane Tilson married Dena D. (?)1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

William Berwin Tilson1,2

M, #41515, b. 8 Aug 1912, d. 18 Dec 2009
FatherJohn Milton Tilson2 b. 16 Aug 1886, d. 26 Nov 1971
MotherMary Ann Monts2 b. 5 Feb 1889, d. 10 Nov 1953
Birth*8 Aug 1912 William was born at Hale Co, TX, on 8 Aug 1912.1,2 
 He was the son of John Milton Tilson and Mary Ann Monts.2 
(Witness) Census28 Feb 1920 William Berwin Tilson appeared on the census of 28 Feb 1920 in the household of John Milton Tilson and Mary Ann Monts at Justice Precinct 1, Castro Co, TX.2 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1930 William Berwin Tilson appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of John Milton Tilson and Mary Ann Monts at Dallas, Dallas Co, TX.2 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 William Berwin Tilson resided at Hale Co, TX, on 1 Apr 1935.2 
Marriage*27 Nov 1935 He married Cleo Young at Aiken, Floyd Co, TX, on 27 Nov 1935.1,2 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1940 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX.2 
Census*16 Apr 1940 William Berwin Tilson and Cleo Young appeared on the census as head of household at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 16 Apr 1940.2 
(informant) Death26 Nov 1971 William was informant for the death of John Milton Tilson at High Plains Hosp, Hale Center, Hale Co, TX, on 26 Nov 1971.3 
Death*18 Dec 2009 William died on 18 Dec 2009 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at age 97.
William Berwin Tilson, 97, of Plainview died Friday, December 18, 2009 in Plainview. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 21, 2009 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Moore officiating and Dr. Max Browning assisting. Private burial funeral arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.

Mr. Tilson was born August 8, 1912 in Hale County, Texas to Milton and Mary Monts Tilson. They later moved to the open range in Castro County and he attended Mulkey School. He graduated from North Dallas High School in 1930. He married Cleo Young on November 27, 1935 at the parsonage in Aiken, Texas. They spent all of their married life in the Bellview Community, southeast of Plainview.

Berwin was active in leadership roles in the First United Methodist Church and was instrumental in planning the site and facilities on 7th Street. Realizing there was not a 4H Club in Plainview he helped establish one. He was committed to serving his community and served on many boards.

In his chosen profession he has won many awards and honors and has promoted farming and farm products around the world.

In addition he helped organize the Texas Soybean Association where he served as president. He was president and chairman of the American Soybean Association and a member of the Foreign Agriculture Service team in Eastern Europe and chaired the first World Soy Oil Conference in Munich, Germany

He is survived by his wife of 74 years: Cleo Tilson of Plainview; one daughter: Kaylene Ramsey of Plainview; granddaughters: Marla Howard of Plainview, Rhonda Pierce and husband Tony of Amarillo and Lori Lovell Waller and husband Gary of San Angelo; great grandchildren: David Howard of Lubbock, Deidre Howard of Plainview and Britini Peoples of Lubbock; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a twin sister: Beryl Tilson; a brother: Duane Tilson; a baby son: Larry Kent Tilson; a daughter: Karen Haydon; a granddaughter: Holly Haydon and a nephew: Shannon Tilson.

A visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home.1 
Burial*21 Dec 2009 His body was interred on 21 Dec 2009 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at Plainview Mem Park.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Feb 1920Justice Precinct 1, Castro Co, TXJohn Milton Tilson, Mary Ann Monts, Milton Duane Tilson, William Berwin Tilson and Beryl Ann Tilson2
12 Apr 1930Dallas, Dallas Co, TXJohn Milton Tilson, Mary Ann Monts, Milton Duane Tilson, William Berwin Tilson and Beryl Ann Tilson2
16 Apr 1940Plainview, Hale Co, TXWilliam Berwin Tilson and Cleo Young2

Partners and Children

Marriage*27 Nov 1935 He married Cleo Young at Aiken, Floyd Co, TX, on 27 Nov 1935.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, William Berwin Tilson, newspaper unknown, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2013.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org),.

Beryl Ann Tilson1

F, #41516, b. circa 1912
FatherJohn Milton Tilson1 b. 16 Aug 1886, d. 26 Nov 1971
MotherMary Ann Monts1 b. 5 Feb 1889, d. 10 Nov 1953
Birth*circa 1912 Beryl Ann Tilson was born circa 1912 at TX.1 
 She was the daughter of John Milton Tilson and Mary Ann Monts.1 
(Witness) Census28 Feb 1920 Beryl Ann Tilson appeared on the census of 28 Feb 1920 in the household of John Milton Tilson and Mary Ann Monts at Justice Precinct 1, Castro Co, TX.1 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1930 Beryl Ann Tilson appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of John Milton Tilson and Mary Ann Monts at Dallas, Dallas Co, TX.1 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1940 Beryl Ann Tilson appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1940 in the household of John Milton Tilson at Precinct 2, Hale Co, TX.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Feb 1920Justice Precinct 1, Castro Co, TXJohn Milton Tilson, Mary Ann Monts, Milton Duane Tilson, William Berwin Tilson and Beryl Ann Tilson1
12 Apr 1930Dallas, Dallas Co, TXJohn Milton Tilson, Mary Ann Monts, Milton Duane Tilson, William Berwin Tilson and Beryl Ann Tilson1
8 Apr 1940Precinct 2, Hale Co, TXJohn Milton Tilson and Beryl Ann Tilson1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Dena D. (?)1

F, #41517, b. circa 1920
Birth*circa 1920 Dena D. (?) was born circa 1920 at TX.1 
Marriage* She married Milton Duane Tilson, son of John Milton Tilson and Mary Ann Monts.1 
(Witness) Census4 Apr 1940 Dena D. (?) appeared on the census of 4 Apr 1940 in the household of Mary Ann Monts at Dallas, Dallas Co, TX.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
4 Apr 1940Dallas, Dallas Co, TXMary Ann Monts, Milton Duane Tilson and Dena D. (?)1

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Cleo Young1,2

F, #41518, b. circa 1918
Birth*circa 1918 Cleo Young was born circa 1918 at TX.1 
Marriage*27 Nov 1935 She married William Berwin Tilson at Aiken, Floyd Co, TX, on 27 Nov 1935.2,1 
Census*16 Apr 1940 Cleo Young and William Berwin Tilson appeared on the census as head of household at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 16 Apr 1940.1 
Residence20 Jan 1997 Cleo Young resided at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 20 Jan 1997.3 
Residence*18 Dec 2009 She resided at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 18 Dec 2009.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Apr 1940Plainview, Hale Co, TXWilliam Berwin Tilson and Cleo Young1

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, William Berwin Tilson, newspaper unknown, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2013.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Willora Nadine Young Terrell, newspaper not noted, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2013.

Kaylene Tilson1

F, #41519
FatherWilliam Berwin Tilson1 b. 8 Aug 1912, d. 18 Dec 2009
MotherCleo Young1 b. circa 1918
 Kaylene Tilson is the daughter of William Berwin Tilson and Cleo Young.1 
Marriage* Kaylene Tilson married (?) Ramsey.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, William Berwin Tilson, newspaper unknown, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2013.

Larry Kent Tilson1

M, #41520, b. 7 Sep 1937, d. 7 Sep 1937
FatherWilliam Berwin Tilson1 b. 8 Aug 1912, d. 18 Dec 2009
MotherCleo Young1 b. circa 1918
Death*7 Sep 1937 Larry died on 7 Sep 1937.2 
Birth*7 Sep 1937 Larry was born on 7 Sep 1937.2 
 He was the son of William Berwin Tilson and Cleo Young.1 
Burial* His body was interred at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at Plainview Mem Park.2 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, William Berwin Tilson, newspaper unknown, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2013.
  2. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.

Karen Tilson1

F, #41521, b. 16 Oct 1944, d. 25 Feb 2001
FatherWilliam Berwin Tilson1 b. 8 Aug 1912, d. 18 Dec 2009
MotherCleo Young1 b. circa 1918
Birth*16 Oct 1944 Karen was born at Dallas, Dallas Co, TX, on 16 Oct 1944.2 
 She was the daughter of William Berwin Tilson and Cleo Young.1 
Marriage* Karen Tilson married Larry Haydon.1 
Death*25 Feb 2001 Karen died on 25 Feb 2001 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at age 56.
Karen was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. and Cleo Tilson and sister of Kaylene Ramsey. She is survived by a daughter, Lori Lovell of San Angelo. Another daughter, Holly Davene Haydon preceded her in death. She was in 4-H growing up. She loved books and music. She also loved to play golf.2,3 

Partners and Children

Child

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, William Berwin Tilson, newspaper unknown, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2013.
  2. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Karen Davene Haydon, newspaper unknown, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2013.

Larry Haydon1,2

M, #41522
Marriage* Larry Haydon married Karen Tilson, daughter of William Berwin Tilson and Cleo Young.1 

Partners and Children

Child

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, William Berwin Tilson, newspaper unknown, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2013.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Holly Davene Haydon, newspaper unknown, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2013.
  3. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.

Holly Davene Haydon1

F, #41523, b. 3 Sep 1970, d. 8 Jul 1995
FatherLarry Haydon1
MotherKaren Tilson1 b. 16 Oct 1944, d. 25 Feb 2001
Birth*3 Sep 1970 Holly Davene Haydon was born on 3 Sep 1970 at Hale Center, Hale Co, TX.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Larry Haydon and Karen Tilson.1 
Death*8 Jul 1995 Holly died on 8 Jul 1995 at age 24.
Holly was born to Larry Haydon and Karen Haydon in Hale Center, TX on Sept. 3, 1970. At 4 years old her family moved to San Angelo, TX where Holly spent the rest of her life. She was born while her older sister Lori and her Daddy anxiously awaited her arrival in the halls of the hospital. Holly excelled in school and graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1989 and Howard Jr. College in San Angelo, TX in 1991. She had plans to go on to earn her degree in elementary education before her untimely death at only 24 years old. Holly enjoyed spending time with her best friend Mandy and other friends of Ballinger, TX during her school years. Holly loved her family and loved animals..2,1 
Burial* Her body was interred at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at Plainview Mem Park.1 

Citations

  1. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Holly Davene Haydon, newspaper unknown, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2013.

(?) Ramsey1

M, #41524
Marriage* (?) Ramsey married Kaylene Tilson, daughter of William Berwin Tilson and Cleo Young.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, William Berwin Tilson, newspaper unknown, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2013.

Winnie Davis1,2

F, #41525, b. 2 Dec 1890, d. 12 May 1983
Birth*2 Dec 1890 Winnie was born at Panola Co, TX, on 2 Dec 1890.3,2,1 
Marriage*circa 1928 She married William Henderson Tilson, son of Thomas Jefferson Tilson and Anna Leah Alderson, circa 1928.1 
Census*7 Apr 1930 Winnie Davis and William Henderson Tilson appeared on the census as head of household at Justice Precinct 1, Hale Co, TX, on 7 Apr 1930.1 
Census19 Apr 1940 Winnie Davis and William Henderson Tilson appeared on the census as head of household at Justice Precinct 1, Hale Co, TX, on 19 Apr 1940.1 
Death*12 May 1983 Winnie died on 12 May 1983 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at age 92.4,3 
Burial* Her body was interred at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at Plainview Cem.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Apr 1930Justice Precinct 1, Hale Co, TXWilliam Henderson Tilson and Winnie Davis1
19 Apr 1940Justice Precinct 1, Hale Co, TXWilliam Henderson Tilson and Winnie Davis1

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

Annie A. Tilson1

F, #41526
FatherWilliam Henderson Tilson1 b. 18 Jan 1882, d. 3 Sep 1973
MotherWinnie Davis1 b. 2 Dec 1890, d. 12 May 1983
 Annie A. Tilson is the daughter of William Henderson Tilson and Winnie Davis.1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Bettie Opal Kurfees1

F, #41527, b. 17 Mar 1909, d. 2 Mar 1955
FatherWade William Kurfees1 b. 19 Apr 1882, d. 25 Nov 1977
MotherAnnie Elizabeth Tilson1 b. 10 Apr 1880, d. 13 Oct 1971
Birth*17 Mar 1909 Bettie was born at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 17 Mar 1909. 1910 census age 1 1/12.2,1 
 She was the daughter of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson.1 
(Witness) Census15 Apr 1910 Bettie Opal Kurfees appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1910 in the household of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson at Justice Precinct 2, Hale Co, TX.1 
(Witness) Census14 Jan 1920 Bettie Opal Kurfees appeared on the census of 14 Jan 1920 in the household of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson at Justice Precinct 2, Hale Co, TX.1 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Bettie Opal Kurfees appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson at Justice Precinct 1, Hale Co, TX.1 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: secretary in Apr 1940 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX. Office work.1 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1940 Bettie Opal Kurfees appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1940 in the household of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson at Plainview, Hale Co, TX.1 
Marriage* Bettie Opal Kurfees married (?) Fetzer.3 
Death*2 Mar 1955 Bettie died on 2 Mar 1955 at Plainview Hosp, Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at age 45.2 
Burial*3 Mar 1955 Her body was interred on 3 Mar 1955 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at Plainview Mem Park.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Apr 1910Justice Precinct 2, Hale Co, TXWade William Kurfees, Annie Elizabeth Tilson and Bettie Opal Kurfees1
14 Jan 1920Justice Precinct 2, Hale Co, TXWade William Kurfees, Annie Elizabeth Tilson, Bettie Opal Kurfees, Wilburn Marshall Kurfees and Mary Elizabeth Kurfees1
7 Apr 1930Justice Precinct 1, Hale Co, TXWade William Kurfees, Annie Elizabeth Tilson, Bettie Opal Kurfees, Wilburn Marshall Kurfees and Mary Elizabeth Kurfees1
18 Apr 1940Plainview, Hale Co, TXWade William Kurfees, Annie Elizabeth Tilson, Bettie Opal Kurfees, Wilburn Marshall Kurfees and Mary Elizabeth Kurfees1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Bettie Opal Kurfees married (?) Fetzer.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org),.
  3. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org), Betty Opal Fetzer.

Wilburn Marshall Kurfees1,2

M, #41528, b. 26 Nov 1912, d. 24 Jul 1970
FatherWade William Kurfees2 b. 19 Apr 1882, d. 25 Nov 1977
MotherAnnie Elizabeth Tilson2 b. 10 Apr 1880, d. 13 Oct 1971
Birth*26 Nov 1912 Wilburn was born at TX on 26 Nov 1912.1,2 
 He was the son of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson.2 
(Witness) Census14 Jan 1920 Wilburn Marshall Kurfees appeared on the census of 14 Jan 1920 in the household of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson at Justice Precinct 2, Hale Co, TX.2 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Wilburn Marshall Kurfees appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson at Justice Precinct 1, Hale Co, TX.2 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: accountant in Apr 1940 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX. Farm office work.2 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1940 Wilburn Marshall Kurfees appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1940 in the household of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson at Plainview, Hale Co, TX.2 
Death*24 Jul 1970 Wilburn died on 24 Jul 1970 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at age 57.1 
Burial*25 Jul 1970 His body was interred on 25 Jul 1970 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at Plainview Mem Park.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 Jan 1920Justice Precinct 2, Hale Co, TXWade William Kurfees, Annie Elizabeth Tilson, Bettie Opal Kurfees, Wilburn Marshall Kurfees and Mary Elizabeth Kurfees2
7 Apr 1930Justice Precinct 1, Hale Co, TXWade William Kurfees, Annie Elizabeth Tilson, Bettie Opal Kurfees, Wilburn Marshall Kurfees and Mary Elizabeth Kurfees2
18 Apr 1940Plainview, Hale Co, TXWade William Kurfees, Annie Elizabeth Tilson, Bettie Opal Kurfees, Wilburn Marshall Kurfees and Mary Elizabeth Kurfees2

Citations

  1. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Mary Elizabeth Kurfees1

F, #41529, b. 21 May 1917, d. 9 Dec 2011
FatherWade William Kurfees1 b. 19 Apr 1882, d. 25 Nov 1977
MotherAnnie Elizabeth Tilson1 b. 10 Apr 1880, d. 13 Oct 1971
Birth*21 May 1917 Mary was born at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 21 May 1917.2,1 
 She was the daughter of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson.1 
(Witness) Census14 Jan 1920 Mary Elizabeth Kurfees appeared on the census of 14 Jan 1920 in the household of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson at Justice Precinct 2, Hale Co, TX.1 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Mary Elizabeth Kurfees appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson at Justice Precinct 1, Hale Co, TX.1 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: teacher in Apr 1940 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX. Public school.1 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1940 Mary Elizabeth Kurfees appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1940 in the household of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson at Plainview, Hale Co, TX.1 
Marriage* Mary Elizabeth Kurfees married Clyde Wilburn Dollar.3 
(informant) Death13 Oct 1971 Mary was informant for the death of Annie Elizabeth Tilson at Central Plains Genl Hosp, Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 13 Oct 1971.4 
Death*9 Dec 2011 Mary died on 9 Dec 2011 at TX at age 94.
Elizabeth Dollar, 94, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 13, 2011 in Plainview Memorial Park with James Mock officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. A visitation will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Elizabeth was born on May 21, 1917 in Plainview to Wade William and Annie Elizabeth Kurfees. She married Clyde Wilburn "Red" Dollar. He preceded her in death on February 26, 1976. She graduated from Texas Women's University and taught school until retiring in 1982. Mrs. Dollar was the last charter member of the Pink Ladies Hospital Auxilary. She was a member of several Bridge Clubs, Canasta Clubs, Delta Kappa Gamma and St. Mark's Episcopal Church.

Mrs. Dollar is survived by one daughter: Annice Duvall of San Benito; three sons: Forrest Dollar of Bandera, William "Bill" Dollar of Plainview and Kenny Dollar of Waco; daughter-in-law: Elaine Dollar of Amarillo; seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, one sister and one grandson.

The family requests memorials be made to a favorite charity.2 
Burial*13 Dec 2011 Her body was interred on 13 Dec 2011 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at Plainview Mem Park.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 Jan 1920Justice Precinct 2, Hale Co, TXWade William Kurfees, Annie Elizabeth Tilson, Bettie Opal Kurfees, Wilburn Marshall Kurfees and Mary Elizabeth Kurfees1
7 Apr 1930Justice Precinct 1, Hale Co, TXWade William Kurfees, Annie Elizabeth Tilson, Bettie Opal Kurfees, Wilburn Marshall Kurfees and Mary Elizabeth Kurfees1
18 Apr 1940Plainview, Hale Co, TXWade William Kurfees, Annie Elizabeth Tilson, Bettie Opal Kurfees, Wilburn Marshall Kurfees and Mary Elizabeth Kurfees1

Partners and Children

Marriage* She married Clyde Wilburn Dollar.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Mary Elizabeth Kurfees Dollar, newspaper not noted, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2013.
  3. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org), Annie Elizabeth Tilson Kurfees.
  4. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org),.

Robert Lee Tilson1

M, #41530
FatherWilliam Henderson Tilson1 b. 18 Jan 1882, d. 3 Sep 1973
MotherWinnie Davis1 b. 2 Dec 1890, d. 12 May 1983
 Robert Lee Tilson is the son of William Henderson Tilson and Winnie Davis.1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Juanita Tilson1

F, #41531, b. 14 May 1904, d. 20 Dec 1905
FatherHugh Hawthorne Tilson1 b. 13 Jan 1877, d. 5 Dec 1959
MotherEmma Matilda Dennis1 b. 7 Oct 1882, d. 2 Jan 1964
Birth*14 May 1904 Juanita Tilson was born on 14 May 1904.1 
 She was the daughter of Hugh Hawthorne Tilson and Emma Matilda Dennis.1 
Death*20 Dec 1905 Juanita Tilson died on 20 Dec 1905 at age 1..1 
Burial* Her body was interred at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at Plainview Cem.1 

Citations

  1. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.

Hugh Arval Tilson1

M, #41532, b. 8 Dec 1906, d. Oct 1982
FatherHugh Hawthorne Tilson1 b. 13 Jan 1877, d. 5 Dec 1959
MotherEmma Matilda Dennis1 b. 7 Oct 1882, d. 2 Jan 1964
Birth*8 Dec 1906 Hugh was born at Hale Co, TX, on 8 Dec 1906.2,1 
 He was the son of Hugh Hawthorne Tilson and Emma Matilda Dennis.1 
(Witness) Census20 Apr 1910 Hugh Arval Tilson appeared on the census of 20 Apr 1910 in the household of Hugh Hawthorne Tilson and Emma Matilda Dennis at Precinct 2, Hale Co, TX.1 
(Witness) Census19 Jan 1920 Hugh Arval Tilson appeared on the census of 19 Jan 1920 in the household of Hugh Hawthorne Tilson and Emma Matilda Dennis at Precinct 2, Hale Co, TX.1 
Marriage*circa 1925 He married Jimmie Madge Graham circa 1925.1 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: bookkeeper in Apr 1930 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX. Farm machinery company.1 
Census*16 Apr 1930 Hugh Arval Tilson and Jimmie Madge Graham appeared on the census as head of household at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 16 Apr 1930.1 
(informant) Death5 Jan 1937 Hugh was informant for the death of Jimmie Madge Graham at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 5 Jan 1937.3 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: bookkeeper in Apr 1940 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX. Farm machinery company.1 
Census*18 Apr 1940 Hugh Arval Tilson appeared on the census as head of household at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 18 Apr 1940.1 
(informant) Death2 Jan 1964 Hugh was informant for the death of Emma Matilda Dennis at Plainview Hosp, Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 2 Jan 1964.3 
Death*Oct 1982 Hugh died in Oct 1982 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at age 75.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
20 Apr 1910Precinct 2, Hale Co, TXHugh Hawthorne Tilson, Emma Matilda Dennis and Hugh Arval Tilson1
19 Jan 1920Precinct 2, Hale Co, TXHugh Hawthorne Tilson, Emma Matilda Dennis, Hugh Arval Tilson and Dennis Jefferson Tilson1
16 Apr 1930Plainview, Hale Co, TXHugh Arval Tilson, Jimmie Madge Graham and Marjorie Nell Tilson1
18 Apr 1940Plainview, Hale Co, TXHugh Arval Tilson and Marjorie Nell Tilson1

Partners and Children

Marriage*circa 1925 He married Jimmie Madge Graham circa 1925.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-10, 1926-29 , fold3.com.
  3. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org),.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Dennis Jefferson Tilson1,2

M, #41533, b. 8 Mar 1912, d. 27 Feb 1966
FatherHugh Hawthorne Tilson2 b. 13 Jan 1877, d. 5 Dec 1959
MotherEmma Matilda Dennis2 b. 7 Oct 1882, d. 2 Jan 1964
Birth*8 Mar 1912 Dennis was born at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 8 Mar 1912.1,3,2 
 He was the son of Hugh Hawthorne Tilson and Emma Matilda Dennis.2 
(Witness) Census19 Jan 1920 Dennis Jefferson Tilson appeared on the census of 19 Jan 1920 in the household of Hugh Hawthorne Tilson and Emma Matilda Dennis at Precinct 2, Hale Co, TX.2 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: truck driver in Apr 1930 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX.2 
(Witness) Census10 Apr 1930 Dennis Jefferson Tilson appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1930 in the household of Hugh Hawthorne Tilson and Emma Matilda Dennis at Plainview, Hale Co, TX.2 
Marriage* Dennis Jefferson Tilson married Ruth Teague.2 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: mechanic in Apr 1940 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX. Machinery.2 
Census*8 Apr 1940 Dennis Jefferson Tilson and Ruth Teague appeared on the census as head of household at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 8 Apr 1940.2 
Residence*Feb 1966 Dennis Jefferson Tilson resided at 1516 Carolina St, Amarillo, Potter Co, TX, in Feb 1966.1 
Death*27 Feb 1966 Dennis died on 27 Feb 1966 at St Anthony's Hosp, Amarillo, Potter Co, TX, at age 53.1,4 
Burial*3 Mar 1966 His body was interred on 3 Mar 1966 at Amarillo, Randall Co, TX, at Llano Cem.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Jan 1920Precinct 2, Hale Co, TXHugh Hawthorne Tilson, Emma Matilda Dennis, Hugh Arval Tilson and Dennis Jefferson Tilson2
10 Apr 1930Plainview, Hale Co, TXHugh Hawthorne Tilson, Emma Matilda Dennis and Dennis Jefferson Tilson2
8 Apr 1940Plainview, Hale Co, TXDennis Jefferson Tilson and Ruth Teague2

Partners and Children

Marriage* Dennis Jefferson Tilson married Ruth Teague.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

Ruth Teague1,2

F, #41534, b. 26 Dec 1913, d. 3 Feb 1987
Birth*26 Dec 1913 Ruth was born at TX on 26 Dec 1913.3,1 
Marriage* She married Dennis Jefferson Tilson, son of Hugh Hawthorne Tilson and Emma Matilda Dennis.1 
Census*8 Apr 1940 Ruth Teague and Dennis Jefferson Tilson appeared on the census as head of household at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 8 Apr 1940.1 
Death*3 Feb 1987 Ruth died on 3 Feb 1987 at Bexar Co, TX, at age 73.4 
Burial* Her body was interred at Amarillo, Randall Co, TX, at Llano Cem.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 Apr 1940Plainview, Hale Co, TXDennis Jefferson Tilson and Ruth Teague1

Partners and Children

Child

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records "Texas, Birth Index, 1903-1997," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VDMP-HZV : accessed 14 Jun 2013), Hugh Bob Tilson, 1937.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
  5. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.

Hugh Bob Tilson1

M, #41535
FatherDennis Jefferson Tilson1 b. 8 Mar 1912, d. 27 Feb 1966
MotherRuth Teague1 b. 26 Dec 1913, d. 3 Feb 1987
 Hugh Bob Tilson is the son of Dennis Jefferson Tilson and Ruth Teague.1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Jimmie Madge Graham1

F, #41536, b. 21 Mar 1904, d. 5 Jan 1937
Birth*21 Mar 1904 Jimmie Madge Graham was born on 21 Mar 1904 at Merit, Hunt Co, TX.1 
Marriage*circa 1925 She married Hugh Arval Tilson circa 1925.2 
Census*16 Apr 1930 Jimmie Madge Graham and Hugh Arval Tilson appeared on the census as head of household at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, on 16 Apr 1930.2 
Death*5 Jan 1937 Jimmie Madge Graham died on 5 Jan 1937 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at age 32..1 
Burial*6 Jan 1937 Her body was interred on 6 Jan 1937 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at Plainview Cem.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Apr 1930Plainview, Hale Co, TXHugh Arval Tilson, Jimmie Madge Graham and Marjorie Nell Tilson2

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Jimmie Arval Tilson1,2

M, #41537
FatherHugh Arval Tilson2 b. 8 Dec 1906, d. Oct 1982
MotherJimmie Madge Graham2 b. 21 Mar 1904, d. 5 Jan 1937
 Jimmie Arval Tilson is the son of Hugh Arval Tilson and Jimmie Madge Graham.2 
Marriage*1 Feb 1945 Jimmie Arval Tilson married Dorothy Watts Durning on 1 Feb 1945 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX.3 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S235] Births, Civil Records Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-10, 1926-29 , fold3.com.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "Descendants of Dempsey Graham," online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~morgan325/…, accessed June 2013.

Marjorie Nell Tilson1,2

F, #41538, b. 26 Feb 1928, d. 24 Dec 1998
FatherHugh Arval Tilson1 b. 8 Dec 1906, d. Oct 1982
MotherJimmie Madge Graham1 b. 21 Mar 1904, d. 5 Jan 1937
Birth*26 Feb 1928 Marjorie was born at TX on 26 Feb 1928. 1930 census age 2 1/12.3,1 
 She was the daughter of Hugh Arval Tilson and Jimmie Madge Graham.1 
(Witness) Census16 Apr 1930 Marjorie Nell Tilson appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1930 in the household of Hugh Arval Tilson and Jimmie Madge Graham at Plainview, Hale Co, TX.1 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1940 Marjorie Nell Tilson appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1940 in the household of Hugh Arval Tilson at Plainview, Hale Co, TX.1 
Marriage* Marjorie Nell Tilson married John Curtis Wimberly.2 
Death*24 Dec 1998 Marjorie died on 24 Dec 1998 at Humble, Harris Co, TX, at age 70.3 
Burial* Her body was interred at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at Plainview Cem.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Apr 1930Plainview, Hale Co, TXHugh Arval Tilson, Jimmie Madge Graham and Marjorie Nell Tilson1
18 Apr 1940Plainview, Hale Co, TXHugh Arval Tilson and Marjorie Nell Tilson1

Partners and Children

Marriage* She married John Curtis Wimberly.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "Descendants of Dempsey Graham," online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~morgan325/…, accessed June 2013.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.

John Curtis Wimberly1

M, #41539
Marriage* John Curtis Wimberly married Marjorie Nell Tilson, daughter of Hugh Arval Tilson and Jimmie Madge Graham.1 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "Descendants of Dempsey Graham," online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~morgan325/…, accessed June 2013.

Richard Grady Wimberly1

M, #41540
FatherJohn Curtis Wimberly1
MotherMarjorie Nell Tilson1 b. 26 Feb 1928, d. 24 Dec 1998
 Richard Grady Wimberly is the son of John Curtis Wimberly and Marjorie Nell Tilson.1 

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "Descendants of Dempsey Graham," online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~morgan325/…, accessed June 2013.

Stephen Mark Wimberly1

M, #41541
FatherJohn Curtis Wimberly1
MotherMarjorie Nell Tilson1 b. 26 Feb 1928, d. 24 Dec 1998
 Stephen Mark Wimberly is the son of John Curtis Wimberly and Marjorie Nell Tilson.1 

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "Descendants of Dempsey Graham," online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~morgan325/…, accessed June 2013.

John Curtis Wimberly II1

M, #41542
FatherJohn Curtis Wimberly1
MotherMarjorie Nell Tilson1 b. 26 Feb 1928, d. 24 Dec 1998
 John Curtis Wimberly II is the son of John Curtis Wimberly and Marjorie Nell Tilson.1 

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "Descendants of Dempsey Graham," online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~morgan325/…, accessed June 2013.

Dorothy Watts Durning1

F, #41543
Marriage*1 Feb 1945 Dorothy Watts Durning married Jimmie Arval Tilson, son of Hugh Arval Tilson and Jimmie Madge Graham, on 1 Feb 1945 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX.1 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "Descendants of Dempsey Graham," online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~morgan325/…, accessed June 2013.

Cynthia Susan Tilson1

F, #41544
FatherJimmie Arval Tilson1
MotherDorothy Watts Durning1
 Cynthia Susan Tilson is the daughter of Jimmie Arval Tilson and Dorothy Watts Durning.1 
Marriage*10 Feb 1995 Cynthia Susan Tilson married Richard A. Hunter on 10 Feb 1995 at Odessa, Ector Co, TX.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "Descendants of Dempsey Graham," online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~morgan325/…, accessed June 2013.

Janice Lynn Tilson1

F, #41545
FatherJimmie Arval Tilson1
MotherDorothy Watts Durning1
 Janice Lynn Tilson is the daughter of Jimmie Arval Tilson and Dorothy Watts Durning.1 
Marriage*15 May 1975 Janice Lynn Tilson married Jimmy C. Jones on 15 May 1975.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "Descendants of Dempsey Graham," online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~morgan325/…, accessed June 2013.

Jimmy C. Jones1

M, #41546
Marriage*15 May 1975 Jimmy C. Jones married Janice Lynn Tilson, daughter of Jimmie Arval Tilson and Dorothy Watts Durning, on 15 May 1975.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "Descendants of Dempsey Graham," online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~morgan325/…, accessed June 2013.

Richard A. Hunter1

M, #41547
Marriage*10 Feb 1995 Richard A. Hunter married Cynthia Susan Tilson, daughter of Jimmie Arval Tilson and Dorothy Watts Durning, on 10 Feb 1995 at Odessa, Ector Co, TX.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "Descendants of Dempsey Graham," online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~morgan325/…, accessed June 2013.

Clyde Wilburn Dollar1

M, #41548, b. 9 Aug 1900, d. 26 Feb 1976
Birth*9 Aug 1900 Clyde was born at Hereford, Deaf Smith Co, TX, on 9 Aug 1900. Son of James Forrest & Jennie Lola (Hubbard) Dollar.1 
Marriage* He married Mary Elizabeth Kurfees, daughter of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson.2 
Residence*Feb 1976 Clyde Wilburn Dollar resided at 715 Nassau, Plainview, Hale Co, TX, in Feb 1976.1 
Death*26 Feb 1976 Clyde died on 26 Feb 1976 at VA Hospital, Amarillo, Potter Co, TX, at age 75.1 
Burial*27 Feb 1976 His body was interred on 27 Feb 1976 at Plainview, Hale Co, TX, at Plainview Mem Park.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org),.
  2. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org), Annie Elizabeth Tilson Kurfees.

(?) Fetzer1

M, #41549
Marriage* (?) Fetzer married Bettie Opal Kurfees, daughter of Wade William Kurfees and Annie Elizabeth Tilson.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2741] FamilySearch., Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (online at familysearch.org), Betty Opal Fetzer.