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Betsy Walker 1812–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1812

Birth Location: Lumpkin City, GA, USA

Death Date: 1896

Death Location: Mesquite City Cemetery, Mesquite, Texas

Father: Jesse WALKER

Mother: Mary SELMAN

Spouse(s): John Wadsworth

Children(s): Elias Wadsworth, Susan Wadsworth, William Wadsworth, Thomas Wadsworth, Jesse Wadsworth

In 1812, Betsy Walker entered the world in Lumpkin City, GA, USA, born to Jesse Walker And Mary Polly Selman. In 1850, Betsy Walker was recorded in the census in Subdivision 30, Benton (Calhoun as of 1858) Co., A. Betsy Walker married John Wadsworth, and had children including Elias Wadsworth, Jesse Wadsworth, Susan Wadsworth, Thomas Hogan Wadsworth, William M Wadsworth. Betsy Walker passed away in 1896 in Mesquite City Cemetery, Mesquite, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1812, Betsy Walker entered the world in Lumpkin City, GA, USA, born to Jesse Walker And Mary Polly Selman.
  • In 1850, Betsy Walker was recorded in the census in Subdivision 30, Benton (Calhoun as of 1858) Co., A.
  • Betsy Walker married John Wadsworth, and had children including Elias Wadsworth, Jesse Wadsworth, Susan Wadsworth, Thomas Hogan Wadsworth, William M Wadsworth.
  • Betsy Walker passed away in 1896 in Mesquite City Cemetery, Mesquite, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse WALKER
1807–1866
Birth Location: Lumpkin City, GA, USA
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Mary SELMAN
1794–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

John Wadsworth
1804–1870
Birth Location: Georgia
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Children(s)

Elias Wadsworth
1860–
Birth Location: –
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Susan Wadsworth
1843–1870
Birth Location: Age of 6 on 12/25/1850 when census was performed, and 16 on 7/20/1860 census
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William Wadsworth
1842–1864
Birth Location: Alabama
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Thomas Wadsworth
1851–1925
Birth Location: Alabama
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Jesse Wadsworth
1852–1860
Birth Location: Alabama
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Betsy Walker's Ancestors

Self
Betsy Walker
1812–1896
Birth Place: Lumpkin City, GA, USA
Parents
Jesse WALKER
1807–1866
Lumpkin City, GA, USA
Mary (Polly) SELMAN
1794–
South Carolina
Grandparents
James Selman
1770–1847
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Martha Foster
1778–1803
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Selman
1745–1817
Robert FOSTER
1750–1819
Sallie James
1755–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Selman
1710–1774
Anne Powell
1718–1787
Thomas FOSTER
1724–1786
Thomas JAMES
1720–1780
Martha BUTLER
1712–1784

Betsy Walker's Descendants

1.
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Betsy Walker (1812–1896) m. John Wadsworth (1804–1870)
  1. 1. Elias Wadsworth 1860–
  2. 2. Susan Wadsworth 1843–1870 m. Lee WELLS –1860
    1. 1. Mary WELLS 1862–
  3. 3. William (M) Wadsworth 1842–1864
  4. 4. Thomas (Hogan) Wadsworth 1851–1925 m. Julia (Ann) Vickers 1830– m. Eliza Naylor 1845–1917
    1. 1. Mary (L) Wadsworth 1894–
    2. 2. Mattie (Martha) Wadsworth 1870–1897
      1. 1. Mary (L) FULMER 1894–
    3. 3. Beulah Wadsworth 1882–1968
    4. 4. Indiana Wadsworth 1888–1922 m. Luther (T) Gilbert 1886–
      1. 1. Vera (R) Gilbert 1915–
      2. 2. Perry Gilbert 1912–
      3. 3. Herman (L) Gilbert 1911–
    5. 5. Pickins Wadsworth 1874–1935 m. Hattie James 1877–1966 m. Minnie (Maude) Wood 1884–1922
      1. 1. Florie Wadsworth 1921–
      2. 2. Dorothy Wadsworth 1918–
      3. 3. Joseph (L.) Wadsworth 1930–1996
      4. 4. Howard Wadsworth 1911–1983
      5. 5. Eulus Wadsworth 1913–1960
      6. 6. Lewis Wadsworth 1916–1984
      7. 7. Frank Wadsworth 1908–1984
      8. 8. Charles (Cornelus) Wadsworth 1905–1967
      9. 9. Baylis Wadsworth 1903–1995 m. Minnie Sullivan 1908–
      10. 10. Floyd (James) Wadsworth 1900–1983
    6. 6. John (A) Wadsworth 1876–1908 m. Dicy (L) Wadsworth 1870–1959
      1. 1. Vertis Wadsworth 1903–1920 m. Truman (O) Craft 1894–
      2. 2. Addie (Bea) Wadsworth 1907–2006 m. Onie (Lee) Hall 1902–1963
        1. 1. Betty (Hazel) Hall 1927–2009
      3. 3. Lena (Mae) Wadsworth 1901–1971 m. John Law 1893–1962
        1. 1. Nobie Ledbetter 1930–2020 m. Clifford Ledbetter 1930–1999 m. John (Byron) Williams 1923–1982
        2. 2. Frank Law 1918–2011 m. Mary (Alice) Lee 1930–2018
      4. 4. Jesse (E) Wadsworth 1898–1902
    7. 7. Hallie (Benjamin) Wadsworth 1883–1942 m. Mary (Caroline) Greenwood 1889–1969
      1. 1. Clifford (Ralph) Wadsworth 1920–
      2. 2. Dot Wadsworth 1919–2003
      3. 3. Fannie Wadsworth 1917–1976
      4. 4. Walt Wadsworth 1915–1996 m. Marion (Juanita) Walters 1921–
        1. 1. Ronald (Carlton) Wadsworth 1947–1979
      5. 5. Jewel (Madeline) Wadsworth 1912–2005
      6. 6. Edward (Richard) Wadsworth 1910–1970
      7. 7. William (Thomas) Wadsworth 1909–1909
      8. 8. Lil Wadsworth 1906–1993
      9. 9. James (Clifton) Wadsworth 1904–1905
    8. 8. William Wadsworth 1872–1935 m. Mattie Elkins 1882–1961
      1. 1. Frances (Elizabeth) Wadsworth 1918–
      2. 2. Helen (Lavice) Wadsworth 1916–
      3. 3. Bertie (Mae) Wadsworth 1911–
      4. 4. Lula (Evelyn) Wadsworth 1906–
      5. 5. Jessie (Wilson) Wadsworth 1902–
      6. 6. Hazel (Lorraine) Wadsworth 1908–1964
      7. 7. Thomas (Samuel) Wadsworth 1899–1961
      8. 8. Willie (Mae) Wadsworth 1897–
      9. 9. Grover (Cleveland) Wadsworth 1903–
    9. 9. Mary (Beulah) Wadsworth 1882–1968
  5. 5. Jesse Wadsworth 1852–1860

Betsy Walker's Timeline

8 Records

1812
1812
Birth of Betsy Walker in Lumpkin City, GA, USA
Lumpkin City, GA, USA
1815
1815
Age 3
Birth of Betsy Walker in Georgia
Georgia
1850
25 DEC 1850
Age 38
Betsy Walker appeared in census in Subdivision 30, Benton (Calhoun as of 1858) Co., Alabama
Subdivision 30, Benton (Calhoun as of 1858) Co., Alabama
1860
20 JUL 1860
Age 48
Betsy Walker appeared in census in Coosa Valley, St. Clair County, Alabama
Coosa Valley, St. Clair County, Alabama
1869
22 MAR 1869
Age 57
Betsy Walker resided here in Cleburn County, Alabama
Cleburn County, Alabama
1870
1870
Age 58
Betsy Walker appeared in census in Precinct 12, St Clair, Alabama
Precinct 12, St Clair, Alabama
1880
JUN 1880
Age 68
Betsy Walker appeared in census in Precinct 3, Dallas Co., Texas
Precinct 3, Dallas Co., Texas
1896
1896
Age 84
Death of Betsy Walker in Mesquite, Texas
Mesquite, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Georgia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Lumpkin City, GA, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 25 DEC 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 30, Benton (Calhoun as of 1858) Co., Alabama
    Record Source: 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 30, Benton (Calhoun as of 1858) Co., Alabama; Roll: M432_1; Page: 401; Image: 909. 25 December 1850 by R H Wilson, William Wadsworth, 50, male, farmer, value 750, GA
    Nancy, 30, wife, GA
    Walker, 9, AL
    Amanda, 7, AL
    Marthy, 6, female, AL
    Mary, 3, AL
    Elizabeth 2, AL
    Jane 2, AL
    NEXT HOUSE
    Thomas Wadsworth, 53, male, Farerm, value 7590, GA
    Patsy, 50, female, wife, NC
    William 17, son, farmer, GA
    Vanburen, son, 13, GA
    Jane, 10, daughteer, AL
    NEXTHOUSE
    John Wadsworth, 46, male, farmer, GA
    Elizabeth, wife, 40, GA
    William, 9, son, AL
    Susan, 6, daughter, AL
    Thomas, 1, son, AL
    .
    1850 U.S. Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 30, Benton (Calhoun as of 1858) Co., Alabama; Roll: M432_1; Page: 401; Image: 909. 25 December 1850 by R H Wilson, William Wadsworth, 50, male, farmer, value 750, GA
    Nancy, 30, wife, GA
    Walker, 9, AL
    Amanda, 7, AL
    Marthy, 6, female, AL
    Mary, 3, AL
    Elizabeth 2, AL
    Jane 2, AL
    NEXT HOUSE
    Thomas Wadsworth, 53, male, Farerm, value 7590, GA
    Patsy, 50, female, wife, NC
    William 17, son, farmer, GA
    Vanburen, son, 13, GA
    Jane, 10, daughteer, AL
    NEXTHOUSE
    John Wadsworth, 46, male, farmer, GA
    Elizabeth, wife, 40, GA
    William, 9, son, AL
    Susan, 6, daughter, AL
    Thomas, 1, son, AL
    .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 20 JUL 1860
    Event Place: Coosa Valley, St. Clair County, Alabama
    Record Source: 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, Year: 1860; Census Place: Townships 16, 17, and 18, St Clair, Alabama; Roll: M653_23; Page: 216; Image: 217. 20 July 1860 by Hubbard H Strange; Year: 1860; Census Place: Townships 16, 17, and 18, St Clair, Alabama; Roll: M653_23; Page: 216; Image: 217. 2, 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Townships 16, 17, and 18, St Clair, Alabama; Roll: M653_23; Page: 216; Image: 217., Name: Martha Wadsworth
    Age in 1860: 55
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: Townships 16, 17, and 18, St Clair, Alabama
    Gender: Female
    Head of Household: Thomas Wadsworth
    Post Office: Cropwell
    Thomas Wadsworth, 63, farmer, 500190, GA
    Jane, 19, female, domestic, AL

    next to to
    Elizabeth Wadsworth, 51, female, GA
    James Wadsworth, 4, male, AL
    NEXT HOUSE
    Elizabeth Wadsworth, 45, female, farmer, GA
    William, 18, male, farmer, AL
    Susan, 16, female, domestic, AL
    Thomas, 12, male, AL
    Jefee, 10, male, AL
    On other side of Thomas household is
    (previous page)
    William Wadsdworth, 58, male, farmer, 500390, GA
    Walker 18, male farmer, AL
    Amanda, 16, female domestic,AL
    Martha 14 female, AL
    Mary 12 female, AL
    Elizabeth 10 female, AL
    (next page with the other families)
    Jane, 8, female,AL
    John, 6, male,AL
    Amy, 4, female, AL.
    1860 U.S. Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Townships 16, 17, and 18, St Clair, Alabama; Roll: M653_23; Page: 216; Image: 217., Name: Martha Wadsworth
    Age in 1860: 55
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: Townships 16, 17, and 18, St Clair, Alabama
    Gender: Female
    Head of Household: Thomas Wadsworth
    Post Office: Cropwell
    Thomas Wadsworth, 63, farmer, 500190, GA
    Jane, 19, female, domestic, AL

    next to to
    Elizabeth Wadsworth, 51, female, GA
    James Wadsworth, 4, male, AL
    NEXT HOUSE
    Elizabeth Wadsworth, 45, female, farmer, GA
    William, 18, male, farmer, AL
    Susan, 16, female, domestic, AL
    Thomas, 12, male, AL
    Jefee, 10, male, AL
    On other side of Thomas household is
    (previous page)
    William Wadsdworth, 58, male, farmer, 500390, GA
    Walker 18, male farmer, AL
    Amanda, 16, female domestic,AL
    Martha 14 female, AL
    Mary 12 female, AL
    Elizabeth 10 female, AL
    (next page with the other families)
    Jane, 8, female,AL
    John, 6, male,AL
    Amy, 4, female, AL.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 MAR 1869
    Event Place: Cleburn County, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 12, St Clair, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: JUN 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Dallas Co., Texas

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1896
    Event Place: Mesquite, Texas

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mesquite City Cemetery, Mesquite, Texas
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