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Daniel Franklin Fortson II 1873–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Nov 1873

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 17 Jun 1955

Death Location: Leon County, Texas, USA

Father: Daniel I

Mother:

Spouse(s): Thula Austin, Aslena Simms

Children(s): Elliott Fortson, Caldwell Fortson, Daniel Fortson, Gary Fortson, Murray Fortson, Floyd Fortson, Maxine Fortson, Virginia Fortson, Lincoln Fortson, Jessie Fortson

Daniel Franklin Fortson II was born in 1873 in Texas, the child of Daniel Franklin Fortson I And Amanda Williams. In 1880, Daniel Franklin Fortson II resided in Springfield and Tehuacana, Limestone, Texas, USA. In 1900, Daniel Franklin Fortson II resided in Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas, USA. Daniel Franklin Fortson II married Aslena S Simms, Thula Austin, and had children including Caldwell Fortson, Daniel Fortson, Elliott Harmen Fortson, Floyd Fortson, Gary Fortson, George Fortson, Jessie Bell Fortson, Lincoln Fortson, Maxine Fortson, Murray Fortson, Virginia Fortson. Daniel Franklin Fortson II passed away in 1955 in Leon County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • Daniel Franklin Fortson II was born in 1873 in Texas, the child of Daniel Franklin Fortson I And Amanda Williams.
  • In 1880, Daniel Franklin Fortson II resided in Springfield and Tehuacana, Limestone, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Daniel Franklin Fortson II resided in Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas, USA.
  • Daniel Franklin Fortson II married Aslena S Simms, Thula Austin, and had children including Caldwell Fortson, Daniel Fortson, Elliott Harmen Fortson, Floyd Fortson, Gary Fortson, George Fortson, Jessie Bell Fortson, Lincoln Fortson, Maxine Fortson, Murray Fortson, Virginia Fortson.
  • Daniel Franklin Fortson II passed away in 1955 in Leon County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

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Daniel II's Ancestors

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Daniel II
1873–1955
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Daniel Franklin Fortson I
1873–1955
Limestone Co TX, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Daniel II's Descendants

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Daniel (Franklin Fortson) II (25 Nov 1873–17 Jun 1955) m. Thula Austin (Aug 1873–31 Oct 1913) m. Aslena (S.) Simms (27 Dec 1888–3 Feb 1976)
  1. 1. Elliott (Harmen) Fortson 1895–1947
  2. 2. Caldwell Fortson 1896–
  3. 3. Daniel Fortson 1897–
  4. 4. Gary Fortson 1899–
  5. 5. Murray Fortson 1903–1947
  6. 6. Floyd Fortson 1905–
  7. 7. Maxine Fortson 1906–1972
  8. 8. Virginia Fortson 1922–2013
  9. 9. Lincoln Fortson 1919–1925
  10. 10. Jessie (Bell) Fortson 1918–

Daniel II's Timeline

8 Records

1873
25 Nov 1873
Birth of Daniel Franklin Fortson II in Texas
Texas
1880
1880
Age 7
Daniel Franklin Fortson II resided here in Springfield and Tehuacana, Limestone, Texas, USA
Springfield and Tehuacana, Limestone, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
Daniel Franklin Fortson II resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Daniel Franklin Fortson II resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Daniel Franklin Fortson II resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
Daniel Franklin Fortson II resided here in Sh, Leon, Texas
Sh, Leon, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 67
Daniel Franklin Fortson II resided here in Leon, Texas, USA
Leon, Texas, USA
1955
17 Jun 1955
Age 82
Death of Daniel Franklin Fortson II in Leon, Texas
Leon, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1873
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leon, Texas; Roll: T627_4093; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 145-3
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas; Roll: T625_1828; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 633
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Springfield and Tehuacana, Limestone, Texas; Roll: 1317; Family History Film: 1255317; Page: 383D; Enumeration District: 095
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas; Roll: 1654; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1241654
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas; Roll: T624_1571; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1375584
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Springfield and Tehuacana, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Springfield and Tehuacana, Limestone, Texas; Roll: 1317; Family History Film: 1255317; Page: 383D; Enumeration District: 095

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas; Roll: 1654; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1241654

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas; Roll: T624_1571; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1375584

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Leon, Texas; Roll: T625_1828; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 633

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Leon, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leon, Texas; Roll: T627_4093; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 145-3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Leon, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leon, Texas; Roll: T627_4093; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 145-3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Centerville, Leon, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1955
    Event Place: Leon, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Leon County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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