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ELIJAH Lige MASON 1821–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 August 1821

Birth Location: Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 26 November 1897

Death Location: Sulligent, Lamar County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Edmond Mason

Mother: Rebecca Woods

Spouse(s): Louisa Hollis, Mandy Culpepper

Children(s): John Ridge, George Mason, Elizabeth Mason, Edward Mason, Sallie Mason, Thomas Mason, Matilda Mason, Susie Mason, William Mason, Robert Mason, Louisa Mason, Mary Mason, Charity Mason, Hannah Mason, Nancy Mason, David Mason, Lee Mason, Angie Mason, Edmond Mason

ELIJAH Lige MASON was born in 1821 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA, the child of Edmond Mason And Rebecca Elizabeth Woods. In 1850, ELIJAH Lige MASON resided in Beat 4, Marion, Alabama, USA. In 1860, ELIJAH Lige MASON resided in Western District, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama, USA. ELIJAH Lige MASON married Louisa O Hollis, Mandy Margaret Culpepper, and had children including Angie R Mason, Charity Elvira Mason, David Hamilton Mason, Edmond Mason, Edward D Mason, Elizabeth Betty Mason, George Washington Mason, Hannah Mason, John Henery Ridge, Lee Mason, Louisa E Vicy Mason, Mary Jane Mason, Matilda Tildy Mason, Nancy Jane Mason, Robert Franklin Mason, Sallie A Mason, Susie Elizabeth Mason, Thomas Burton Mason, William Coruthers Mason. ELIJAH Lige MASON passed away in 1897 in Sulligent, Lamar County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • ELIJAH Lige MASON was born in 1821 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA, the child of Edmond Mason And Rebecca Elizabeth Woods.
  • In 1850, ELIJAH Lige MASON resided in Beat 4, Marion, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, ELIJAH Lige MASON resided in Western District, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama, USA.
  • ELIJAH Lige MASON married Louisa O Hollis, Mandy Margaret Culpepper, and had children including Angie R Mason, Charity Elvira Mason, David Hamilton Mason, Edmond Mason, Edward D Mason, Elizabeth Betty Mason, George Washington Mason, Hannah Mason, John Henery Ridge, Lee Mason, Louisa E Vicy Mason, Mary Jane Mason, Matilda Tildy Mason, Nancy Jane Mason, Robert Franklin Mason, Sallie A Mason, Susie Elizabeth Mason, Thomas Burton Mason, William Coruthers Mason.
  • ELIJAH Lige MASON passed away in 1897 in Sulligent, Lamar County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edmond Mason
1790–1873
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Rebecca Woods
1800–1871
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Spouses(s)

Louisa Hollis
1847–1920
Birth Location: Marion, Alabama, United States
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Mandy Culpepper
1827–1867
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

John Ridge
1867–1919
Birth Location: Tennessee
JR
George Mason
1870–1935
Birth Location: Lamar County, Alabama, USA
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Elizabeth Mason
1854–1885
Birth Location: Hardins Chapel, Itawamba, Mississippi
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Edward Mason
1844–1904
Birth Location: Marion County, Alabama, USA
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Sallie Mason
1862–1927
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Thomas Mason
1879–1914
Birth Location: Lamar County, Alabama, USA
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Matilda Mason
1874–1913
Birth Location: Alabama
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Susie Mason
1872–1908
Birth Location: Alabama
SM
William Mason
1868–1954
Birth Location: Sanford, Covington, Alabama, United States
WM
Robert Mason
1877–1941
Birth Location: Suligent Town, Alabama, United States
RM
Louisa Mason
1889–1924
Birth Location: Lamar Co., Alabama, United States
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Mary Mason
1855–1884
Birth Location: Alabama
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Charity Mason
1865–1901
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Hannah Mason
1848–1849
Birth Location: Sulligent, Lamar, Alabama, USA
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Nancy Mason
1858–1931
Birth Location: Alabama
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David Mason
1851–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Lee Mason
1886–
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Angie Mason
1869–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Edmond Mason
1846–1847
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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ELIJAH MASON's Ancestors

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ELIJAH MASON
1821–1897
Birth Place: Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Edmond Mason
1790–1873
North Carolina
Rebecca (Elizabeth) Woods
1800–1871
Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

ELIJAH MASON's Descendants

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ELIJAH (Lige) MASON (17 August 1821–26 November 1897) m. Louisa (O) Hollis (Feb 1847–1920) m. Mandy ("Margaret") Culpepper (1827–1867)
  1. 1. John (Henery) Ridge 1867–1919 m. Ella (Caldonia mason) Ridge 1868–1948 m. Sarah (A) Palmer 1864–1900
    1. 1. Ernest (R) Ridge 1892–1941 m. Sarah (Irene) BALL 1895–1977
      1. 1. Kenneth (Don) Ridge 1935–2007 m. Barbara (Ann) Damron 1940–2023
      2. 2. Alene Ridge 1924–2013
      3. 3. Sarah (Earnestine) Ridge 1916–1982
      4. 4. Audery (May) Ridge 1919–1989
      5. 5. Clyde Ridge 1921–1950
      6. 6. Ernest (R) Ridge 1920–1969 m. Marie Chawell 1923–2011
      7. 7. Elbert Ridge 1925–1979
      8. 8. Harry Ridge 1927–1991
      9. 9. Juanita (Ann) Ridge 1929–2002 m. James (Orville) Hammonds 1924–2011 m. Lee (Roy) Stoneking 1933–2013
        1. 1. James (Ernest) Hammonds 1947–1997
    2. 2. Floyd (Elbert Mason) Sr 1897–1961
      1. 1. Alvin (Morris) Mason 1923–1993
    3. 3. Alzie (Mae) Mason 1907–2002
    4. 4. Addie (Oevia) Mason 1906–1979
      1. 1. Howard (Eugene) Gromer 1923–1993
      2. 2. Virgie (Mae) Allen 1926–2008
      3. 3. Annie (Ella) Pruett 1929–2014
    5. 5. Eliza Clark 1908–
    6. 6. Earl (C.) Ridge 1889–1969 m. Theilan 1889– m. Docia (E) Stroup 1888–1950
      1. 1. Raymond (Earl) Ridge 1914–2000 m. Mary (Margaret) TICKLE 1912–1980
      2. 2. Pauline Ridge 1913–2004
      3. 3. Edith (Eulala) Ridge 1917–2003 m. Lennie (Edward) Wells 1916–1984
        1. 1. John (D Jerry) Wells 1937–2017
      4. 4. Edith (E) Ridge 1918–
      5. 5. R. (E.) Ridge 1914–
    7. 7. Loyd (E) Mason 1895– m. Clara (Elvira) LEONARD 1895–1986
      1. 1. Albert (Harrell) Mason 1917–
      2. 2. Albert (Harrell) Mason 1917–
    8. 8. Illa (Belle) Mason 1897–1982 m. Charles ("Charlie" Thomas) Bouland 1899–1953
      1. 1. Grace (Jewel) Bouland 1916–1940
        1. 1. Mary (Belle) Weaver 1932–2014
      2. 2. Elmer Bouland 1925–1966
      3. 3. Cleo (Le Roy) Bouland 1921–1992
      4. 4. James (Leslie) Bouland 1919–2000
      5. 5. Marvin (Leon) Bouland 1923–1998
    9. 9. Daniel (T) Mason 1898–
    10. 10. Mudinia Ridge 1888–1980 m. John (William Woolbright) Jr 1878–1912 m. Alexander (“Ellec”) Woolbright 1883–1938
      1. 1. Buck Woolbright 1916–1975
      2. 2. Vater (Marie) Woolbright 1915–1966
        1. 1. Albert (Troy) Carter 1931–1989
      3. 3. Eather Woolbright 1917–2000
        1. 1. Donald (Wayne) Woolbright 1941–1990
      4. 4. Daten Woolbright 1910–
      5. 5. David Woolbright 1908–
      6. 6. Douglas (Clyde) Woolbright 1911–
      7. 7. Dallas (John ("Dal")) Woolbright 1913–1981
    11. 11. Loyd (E) Mason 1895–
    12. 12. Floyd (Elbert) Mason 1895–1961
    13. 13. Ila (B) Mason 1897–
    14. 14. Daniel (T) Mason 1898–
    15. 15. Albert Mason 1900–
    16. 16. James (Walter) Mason 1887–1923 m. Icie (Mylinda Joy) Johnson 1894–1975
      1. 1. Henry (Thom) Mason 1917–1989
      2. 2. Gurlie (Quinton) Mason 1914–1949
      3. 3. Jessie (Ralph Mason) Sr 1911–1970
    17. 17. Mamie Mason 1886–1902
  2. 2. George (Washington) Mason 1870–1935 m. Charity (Louise Ann) Pennington 1867–1914 m. EMMA (ELIZABETH) HOLLEY 1902–1989
    1. 1. George (Elbert) Mason 1889–1957
    2. 2. Virginia ("Jinnie") Mason 1899–
    3. 3. Ather (Lee) Mason 1898–1959
    4. 4. Mattie (Louise) Mason 1895–1981
    5. 5. Veto (W) Mason 1892–1897
    6. 6. Effie (Mason Davis) Bernard 1908–1988
    7. 7. Edgar (Bailey) Mason 1904–1983
    8. 8. William (Walter (George) Mason) Sr. 1920–1998
    9. 9. Gladys (Emma) Mason 1922–2008
    10. 10. Alton (Roy) Mason 1933–1942
    11. 11. Robert (Lee) Mason 1927–2022
    12. 12. Mable Mason 1925–2008
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Betty) Mason 1854–1885 m. Thomas (Franklin) Hankins 1848–1924
    1. 1. Ed Hankins 1874–
    2. 2. Almus Hankins 1883–1886
    3. 3. Doshie Hankins 1885–1885
    4. 4. James (Edward) Hankins 1878–
  4. 4. Edward (D) Mason 1844–1904 m. Martha (Elvira) Mason 1839–1913
    1. 1. Christopher (Columbus) Mason 1881–1952
    2. 2. L. (Daniel) Mason 1867–1955
    3. 3. Maryetta (Margaret) Wise 1878–1964
    4. 4. Sarah (Frances) Boyer 1869–1931
    5. 5. Monroe (E.) Mason 1886–1922
    6. 6. John (H.) Mason 1883–1912
    7. 7. George (F.) Mason 1870–1936
    8. 8. C (B) Mason 1877–1888
    9. 9. J (W) Mason 1874–1882
    10. 10. William (A) Mason 1872–1883
    11. 11. Elija (M) Mason 1868–
    12. 12. Nancy (J) Mason 1870–
    13. 13. Francis Mason 1860–
    14. 14. Benjamin ("Ben") Mason 1868–1929
    15. 15. Eugenia (B.) Mason 1869–
    16. 16. Marthy (C.) Mason 1865–
    17. 17. Sam Mason 1882–
    18. 18. Louiser Mason 1879–1939
    19. 19. George (Washington) Mason 1863–1940
  5. 5. Sallie (A) Mason 1862–1927
  6. 6. Thomas (Burton) Mason 1879–1914
  7. 7. Matilda ((Tildy)) Mason 1874–1913
  8. 8. Susie (Elizabeth) Mason 1872–1908 m. William (Madison) Pennington 1861–1944
    1. 1. Virgie Pennington 1889–1980
    2. 2. Minnie Pennington 1892–1948
    3. 3. Jack Pennington 1894–1962
    4. 4. Shelton Pennington 1900–
  9. 9. William (Coruthers) Mason 1868–1954 m. L. (Emma) Henderson 1864–1927 m. Ludie (Agnes) Galloway 1898–1965
    1. 1. Infant Mason 1913–1913
    2. 2. Mandy Mason 1899–1925
    3. 3. Lucy (B.) Mason 1909–1996
    4. 4. William (Alexander) Mason 1891–1981
    5. 5. Mellie (Ester) Mason 1895–1971
    6. 6. Charlie (M) Mason 1893–1895
    7. 7. Thomas (Wesley) Mason 1897–1967
    8. 8. Hattie (Mae) Mason 1901–1981
    9. 9. W (C) Mason 1939–1974
    10. 10. Velma Mason 1932–2006
    11. 11. Lavell Mason 1930–2007
  10. 10. Robert (Franklin) Mason 1877–1941
  11. 11. Louisa (E. Vicy) Mason 1889–1924
  12. 12. Mary (Jane) Mason 1855–1884
  13. 13. Charity (Elvira) Mason 1865–1901 m. Nathaniel Terry 1863–1925
    1. 1. Mellie ("May" Josephine) Terry 1897–1966
    2. 2. John (Thomas) Terry 1887–1975
    3. 3. Eliza (W (Elijah William or William Elijah)) Terry 1886–
    4. 4. William (Elija) Terry 1879–1951
  14. 14. Hannah Mason 1848–1849
  15. 15. Nancy (Jane) Mason 1858–1931 m. D. (Hubert) Hollis 1857–1930
    1. 1. Sarina Hollis 1877–1946
    2. 2. Bob (W.) Hollis 1875–
    3. 3. William Hollis 1879–1944
    4. 4. Annabell Hollis 1896–1928
  16. 16. David (Hamilton) Mason 1851– m. Siretta Mason 1853–
    1. 1. David Mason 1874–
    2. 2. Benton Mason 1876–
    3. 3. Arra (A.) Mason 1878–
    4. 4. Mary Mason 1879–
  17. 17. Lee Mason 1886–
  18. 18. Angie (R) Mason 1869–
  19. 19. Edmond Mason 1846–1847

ELIJAH MASON's Timeline

5 Records

1821
17 August 1821
Birth of ELIJAH Lige MASON in Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA
Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 29
ELIJAH Lige MASON resided here in Beat 4, Marion, Alabama, USA
Beat 4, Marion, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 39
ELIJAH Lige MASON resided here in Western District, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama, USA
Western District, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama, USA
1897
26 November 1897
Age 76
Death of ELIJAH Lige MASON in Moscow, Lamar County, Alabama, United States of America
Moscow, Lamar County, Alabama, United States of America
1898
10 Mar 1898
Age 77
ELIJAH Lige MASON - Probate in Lamar, Alabama, USA
Lamar, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 August 1821
    Event Place: Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Western District, Marion, Alabama; Roll: M653_16; Page: 544; Family History Libra
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Beat 4, Marion, Alabama; Roll: 10; Page: 105a
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Beat 4, Marion, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Beat 4, Marion, Alabama; Roll: 10; Page: 105a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western District, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Western District, Marion, Alabama; Roll: M653_16; Page: 544; Family History Libra

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lamar, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1878-1961; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Lamar County)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 November 1897
    Event Place: Moscow, Lamar County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1878-1961; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Lamar County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sulligent, Lamar County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1898
    Event Place: Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1878-1961; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Lamar County)
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