Families

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• DEMOSS, Plain/Rocky Mount area - contact Jim Lavin jll31552@gmail.com
• HEIFNER, Plain/Rocky Mount area - contact Jim Lavin jll31552@gmail.com
• STINSON Family

STINSON Family

1. Thomas STINSON was probably born about 1790 in South Carolina. [In 1957, according to Mrs. R. C. (STINSON) Jackson, the known children of Thomas STINSON were Robert Tidwell, Joseph, Howard L., Richard, John Allen, and William Thor W STINSON. William left Bossier Parish in the 1850's for CA, during the gold rush. --"Our Stinson's" by Ulery and Edna Stinson, page 400]

Thomas and __ had at least 6 children:
1-1. William Thor W. STINSON, born about 1811 in York County, SC; left Bossier Parish in the 1850s for CA, during the gold rush.
1-2. Elizabeth STINSON, born about 1816 in NC; died 18 Mar 1903 in Bossier Parish LA
1-3. Joseph "Jack" STINSON, born about 1820 in York County, SC. Joseph possibly married Nancy, who was born about 1821 in SC. Possibly died before 1860.

Joseph and Nancy STINSON possibly had children:
1-3-1. John STINSON, born about 1842 in SC
1-3-2. Martha STINSON, born about 1844 in MS
1-3-3. Nancy STINSON, born about 1848 in LA

1-4. Robert Tidwell STINSON was born 1822 in York County, SC. He moved to Benton, Bossier Parish, LA, in the 1840s. He married Teresa Jane HAMILTON in 11 Nov 1852. Teresa was born about 1833, a daughter of Thomas HAMILTON, who was born about 1802 in TN. Teresa died between 1856-1862. Robert married second Harriet Jane MORGAN [or HILTON] of Mississippi. Robert T. STINSON served in the Confederate Army from Louisiana in 1862. He died 16 Nov 1878, at home in Bossier Parish, LA.

Robert Tidwell and Theresa (HAMILTON) STINSON had at least one child:

1-4-1. Thomas William "Willie" Washington STINSON, born 12 Mar 1856 in Benton, Bossier Parish, LA; first married 18 Oct 1880 in Benton, Bossier Parish, LA, to Cornelia Annette WOODRUFF (born January 15, 1862, in St. Landry Parish, LA; died Nov. 23, 1904). STINSON was a planter in Bossier Parish. He married second 4 Mar 1908, to Ms. Emmett TIDWELL [living 1924 in Benton], who had a son, William Emmett [living 1924 in Benton]. T. W. W. died Jan. 31, 1924, in Benton, LA, age 68y; buried in Red River Church Cemetery, near Linton.

Thomas William Washington and Cornelia Annette (WOODRUFF) STINSON had nine children:
1-4-1-1. daughter STINSON married W. W. CARTER; living 1924 in Benton
1-4-1-2. W. G. STINSON; living 1924 in Benton
1-4-1-3. T. W.; living 1924 in Benton
1-4-1-4. W. A.; living 1924 in Benton
1-4-1-5. H. D.; living 1924 in Benton
1-4-1-6. daughter STINSON married B. A. KELLY, Jr.; living 1924 in Benton
Thomas William Washington and Ms. Emmett (TIDWELL) had no children?

Robert Tidwell and Harriet Jane MORGAN [or HILTON] STINSON had three children?
1-4-2. Teresa STINSON was born 26 Feb 1868 in Bossier Parish, LA; married 1st __ ARNOLD, and had one daughter, Marion ARNOLD, who was born Dec 1892 in LA and married Robert Harwell LEE and died in 1979; Teresa married 2nd in 1901 to William Alexander Ogilvie (1848-1913); died 22 Nov 1936 in Benton, Bossier Parish, LA, widow, age 68y8m26d.
1-4-3. John Hilton STINSON, born 1871 in Bossier Parish, LA, married 17 Jun 1896 Ruby MARTIN (1874–1969); living 1924 in Dixie, Caddo Parish, LA; died 01 Sep 1947, in Dixie, Caddo Parrish, LA, age 77y3m20d, buried in Mooringsport Cemetery, Caddo Parish, LA
1-4-4. Grey STINSON, born 1875 in Bossier Parish, LA; married 1918 to Mrs. Mary (ARNOLD) VANCE (1881-1955); living 1924 on North Riverside Plantation, three miles south of Benton; died 2 Apr 1943 in Benton, Bossier Parish, age 68y2m9d

1-5. Martha L. STINSON, born Jun 1825, in SC; married 16 Sep 1848 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to David Buck WORTHAM (1825-1879); widow in Red River TX per 1880 Census; 1900 Census Potter TX; died after 1900.
1-6. John Allen STINSON, born about 1827 in SC, married 28 Dec 1848 in Bossier Parish to Sarah DAVIS.
1-7. Howard L. STINSON
1-8. Richard STINSON

Notes:

• 1850 Census, Bossier Parish, LA
  John Stinson, born about 1827 in SC, married within year
  Sarah Stinson, born about 1831 in AL
• 1850 Census, Union Parish, LA
  H. F. Stinson, born about 1819 in GA
  Ann Stinson, born about 1820 in AL
  Sarah Stinson, born about 1844 in AL
• 1860 Census, Union Parish, LA
  H. F. Stinson, born about 1821 in GA
  A. E. Stinson, born about 1823 in AL
  Jacob Stinson, born about 1841 in AL
  S. B. Stinson, born about 1832 in AL
• 1850 Census, Bossier City, Bossier Parish
  Robert STINSON, born about 1822 in SC
  Joseph STINSON, born about 1820 in SC
  Nancy, STINSON born about 1821 in SC
  John STINSON, born about 1842 in SC
  Martha STINSON, born about 1844 in MS
  Nancy STINSON, born about 1848 in LA
  Thomas STINSON, born about 1790 in SC
• 1850 Slave Schedule
  Robt. STINSON, Bossier City
  Female, 28y, B
  Female, 10y, Me
  Male, 3y, B
• 1860 Census, Bossier City, Bossier Parish
  R. T. STINSON, M, born about 1825 in SC [Robert Tidwell STINSON]
  H. J. STINSON, F, born about 1836 in SC [Harriet Jane (MORGAN or HILTON) STINSON]
  Thos. W. STINSON, M, born about 1856 in LA [Thomas William "Willie" Washington STINSON]
  R. M. STINSON, M, born about 1860 in LA
  M. R. STINSON, F, born about 1846 in MS (boarding with family)
• 1870 Census, Bossier Parish
  P. J. STINSON, M, born about 1817 in SC
  M. J. STINSON, F, born about 1834 in SC
  J. W. STINSON, M, born about 1856 in LA
  R. L. STINSON, M, born about 1859 in LA
  E. J. STINSON, F, born about 1863 in LA
  Gilmer M. STINSON, M, born about 1866 in LA
  H. T. STINSON, F, born about 1867 in LA
  John H. STINSON, M, born about 1870 in LA
• 1880 Census, Bossier Parish
  Willie STINSON, M, born about 1856 LA, head of household, Single
  Harriett STINSON, F, born about 1840 MS, mother, widow
  Robert STINSON, M, born about 1860 in LA, brother
  Gilmer STINSON, M, born about 1865 in LA, brother
  Teresia STINSON, F, born about 1869 in LA, sister
  John STINSON, M, born about 1871 in LA, brother
  Grey STINSON, M, born about 1874, in LA, brother
  [and nearby was Rudolph STINSON, age 8, living with Valintine BACKER]
• 1900 Census, Bossier Parish
  Harriet STINSON, born Nov 1832, in MS, head of household, widow
  Theresa ARNOLD, born Feb 1868, in LA, daughter, widow
  Grey STINSON, born Jan 1875, in LA, son
  Marion ARNOLD, F, born Dec 1892, in LA, granddaughter
• 1924 Obituary - T. W. W. STINSON Passes Away
  A grievous duty that confronts us this week is to chronicle the passing of an old friend and camping companion. Thomas William Washington STINSON, aged sixty-eight years, died at his home in this place about three o'clock this morning, his death being directly attributable to an attack of penumonia which developed Sunday, though he had for some years suffered from a heart trouble and was thus failing in health and vitality.
  Mr. STINSON was born in Bossier Parish March 12, 1856, and was the eldest son of R. T. and Theresa (Hamilton) STINSON, both deceased. His father, a Confederate veteran, was twice married, the maiden name of his second wife
  being Harriet Hilton. She passed away some years ago. October 18, 1880, Mr. STINSON was united in marriage ot Miss Annette Woodruff, a native of South Louisiana. To this union was born nine children; six of whom are living, residing in Benton and near by. They are: Mrs. W. W. Carter, Messrs. W. G., T. W., W. A. and D. H. STINSON and Mrs. B. A. Kelly, Jr. Some years ago being left a widow, on March 4, 1908, Mr. STINSON was united in marriage to Miss Emmett Tidwell, and she and her one son, William Emmett, survive him. Also, he is survived by one half-sister and two half-brothers, who are: Mrs. Theresa Ogilvie, of Benton; Mr. John H. STINSON of Dixie, Caddo Parish and Mr. Gray STINSON, residing on North Riverside Plantation, three miles to the south of Benton.
  The parents of the deceased were united in marriage in Bossier Parish November 11, 1852 and his birth (during 1856) occurred during a pivotal period in the history of the South. With an unusual burden to bear while still a boy, and that during the Confederate struggle, his hardships and responsibilities were greatly added to following the war. But by brunt of hard work and perseverance he achieved his purposes, providing well for those dependent upon him while yet in his teens and, while he was yet a young man accumulated considerable property, later added to, and finally became independent through agricultural pursuits alone.
  Such record as he made is worthy of emulation. And more may be said of him. He was charitable and kindly, and during his long residence in this section many less fortunate profited through his benevolence. As head of his household Mr. STINSON was a good provider; as a parent he was kindly and indulgent. As a friend he was constant and ever worthy of confidence and esteem. Many aside from his relatives keenly deplore his death.
  The remains will be laid to rest in the old Red River Church Cemetery, near Linton at eleven o'clock tomorrow (Friday) forenoon, and the funeral services will be conducted at the grave-side by Rev. A. J. Bonnette, of Plain Dealing, pastor of the Benton Methodist Church, and Rev. J. B. Williams, Presiding Elder of the Lake Charles District of the Louisiana Conference, M. E. Church, South who was conducting a series of meetings here when the deceased united with the church. No active pall bearers will be named because of so many of his old friends being sick or indisposed at this time.
  

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