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Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer 1858–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 07, 1858

Birth Location: Gabriel Creek, Williamson, Texas

Death Date: May 18, 1946

Death Location: Sinton, San Patricio County, Texas, USA

Father: William Sawyer

Mother: Catherine Thayr

Spouse(s): John Piper

Children(s): Virginia Piper, John Piper, Nancy Piper, Mary Piper, Abe Piper, Alva Piper, Anne Piper, Susan Piper, Samuel Piper

The story of Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer began in 1858 in Gabriel Creek, Williamson, Texas. In 1870, Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer resided in Williamson, Texas, United States. In 1880, Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer resided in Williamson, Texas, United States. Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer married John Samuel Piper, and had children including Abe B Piper, Alva Edison Alvie Piper, Anne Bell Annie Piper, John H Piper, Mary Anderson Piper, Nancy Elizabeth Piper, Samuel Sam Piper, Susan M Piper, Virginia Catherine Jennie Piper. Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer passed away in 1946 in Sinton, San Patricio County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer began in 1858 in Gabriel Creek, Williamson, Texas.
  • In 1870, Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer resided in Williamson, Texas, United States.
  • In 1880, Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer resided in Williamson, Texas, United States.
  • Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer married John Samuel Piper, and had children including Abe B Piper, Alva Edison Alvie Piper, Anne Bell Annie Piper, John H Piper, Mary Anderson Piper, Nancy Elizabeth Piper, Samuel Sam Piper, Susan M Piper, Virginia Catherine Jennie Piper.
  • Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer passed away in 1946 in Sinton, San Patricio County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sawyer
1834–1863
Birth Location: Carroll, Tennessee, United States
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Catherine Thayr
1836–1918
Birth Location: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
CT

Spouses(s)

John Piper
1856–1945
Birth Location: Carroll County, Tennessee
JP

Children(s)

Virginia Piper
1880–1965
Birth Location: Georgetown, Williamson, Texas, United States
VP
John Piper
1882–1950
Birth Location: Georgetown, Williamson, Texas, United States
JP
Nancy Piper
1884–1916
Birth Location: Texas
NP
Mary Piper
1888–
Birth Location: Georgetown, Williamson, Texas
MP
Abe Piper
1891–1965
Birth Location: Texas
AP
Alva Piper
1893–1965
Birth Location: Georgetown, Williamson, Texas
AP
Anne Piper
1879–1960
Birth Location: Georgetown, Williamson, Texas
AP
Susan Piper
1898–1899
Birth Location: Georgetown, Williamson, Texas, United States
SP
Samuel Piper
1891–1965
Birth Location: Georgetown, Williamson, Texas
SP

Ellen Sawyer's Ancestors

Self
Ellen Sawyer
1858–1946
Birth Place: Gabriel Creek, Williamson, Texas
Parents
William Martin Sawyer
1834–1863
Carroll, Tennessee, United States
Catherine (Frances 'Kate') Thayr
1836–1918
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
Grandparents
William (Becks) Sawyer
1805–1887
Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States
Charlotte Williams
1805–1838
North Carolina, USA
Joseph Thayre
1779–1838
Mansfield, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Abigail Hamilton
1810–1846
Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joel Sawyer
1775–1840
Rebecca Becks
1790–
John Jr.
1783–1836
Anne Wilson
1784–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Sawyer
1735–1802
Susannah Hollowell
1750–1828
Jonathon Becks
1687–1791
Ruth Richardson
–1826
John Hamilton
1749–1822
Mary Alexander
1754–1835
Alexander Wilson
1766–1806
Rosetta Fields
1762–

Ellen Sawyer's Descendants

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Ellen (Elizabeth) Sawyer (April 07, 1858–May 18, 1946) m. John (Samuel) Piper (January 27, 1856–February 26, 1945)
  1. 1. Virginia (Catherine Jennie) Piper 1880–1965 m. Earl Jenkins 1883–1952
    1. 1. Myrtle (Ethel) Jenkins 1907–1989 m. Dewey (Henry) Bone 1899–1990 m. Charles (Jackson) Stalsby 1903–1968
      1. 1. Sharon (Kay) Bone 1946–2019 m. Jerry (Ray) Bennett 1937–2016
      2. 2. Dewey (Douglas "Bugsy") Bone 1942–1988
      3. 3. Virginia (Etta Mae) Bone 1935–2025 m. Jesse (Gabino) Ulloa 1936–2005
      4. 4. Ruby (Irene) Bone 1938–1989 m. Herbert (L) Dunn 1928–1989 m. August (Hubert) Evard 1913–1973
      5. 5. Opal (Josephine) Stalsby 1928–1985 m. Joe (Bailey Frank) Sr 1927–1993 m. Vollie (M Hocut) Jr 1926–1992 m. Edward Wells 1922–
        1. 1. Edward (Earl Hocut) Frank 1947–1976
        2. 2. Charles (Warren) Frank 1949–2018
      6. 6. Eyeless (W) Stalsby 1926–1984 m. Murdeen (Birch) Knapik 1932–1998 m. Barbara (Jean) Gragg 1936–2006 m. Hazel (Opal) McDaniel 1930–1989 m. Norma (Greta) Lee 1928–2011 m. Madeline (Ata) Presnall 1922–2003
      7. 7. Donald (Earl) Bone 1932–2007 m. June (Claudia) Knight 1934–2020
      8. 8. Edgar (Lee) Bone 1933–2016 m. June (Carole) Wade 1935–2023
    2. 2. Edgar (Leigh Jenkins) Sr 1905–1978 m. Myrtle (Fay) Chumney 1910–1982
      1. 1. Edgar (Leigh Jenkins) Jr 1930–1970
      2. 2. James (Charles "Jimmy" Jenkins) Sr 1932–2014 m. Cordilia McClendon 1928–2003
      3. 3. Anna (Catherine) Jenkins 1946–2021 m. Leslie (Clifton) Perkins 1935–2004
    3. 3. Henry (Lloyd) Jenkins 1909–1963 m. Leeola ("Ola") Smart 1907–1992
      1. 1. Glenia (Ann) Jenkins 1935–2010 m. Howard (Thomas) Knox 1923–
      2. 2. Lloyd (Alfred Jenkins) Sr. 1937–2004 m. Dorothy (Lee) Freeman 1934–2011
      3. 3. Billy (Roy) Jenkins 1940–1988
      4. 4. Henry (Lloyd Jenkins) Jr 1944–1993
      5. 5. Edwin (Earl Jenkins) Sr. 1938–2004
    4. 4. Ola (Maude) Jenkins 1911–1985 m. Euwell Pearson 1910–1987
      1. 1. Eurrel (Lloyd) Pearson 1931–2005
    5. 5. Lindsey ("Lenzie" Earl) Jenkins 1912–1971 m. Mary (Edna) Dean 1914–1981
    6. 6. Walter (Samuel) Jenkins 1914–1978 m. Elwanda (Maxine) Dean 1922–1975 m. Edith (Marguerite) Rice 1920–1958 m. Jeanette Clay 1937–2003
      1. 1. Walter (King) Jenkins 1950–1997
    7. 7. Francis (Warren 'Buddy') Jenkins 1919–1953 m. Ethel (Mae) Moody 1924–1993 m. Maxine (Daniels) Hawthorne 1924–1953
      1. 1. Francis (Warren Jenkins) Jr 1942–2016 m. Janet (Mae) Giveen 1944–2013
    8. 8. Virginia (Opal) Jenkins 1921–2005 m. Charles (Anderson) Bradford 1913–2001
  2. 2. John (H) Piper 1882–1950 m. Emma 1891–1966
    1. 1. Jack (S) Piper 1915–1977
    2. 2. Henry (Lee) Piper 1924–1982
  3. 3. Nancy (Elizabeth) Piper 1884–1916 m. Carl (Earl) Vickers 1880–1956
    1. 1. Carl (Earl Vickers) Sr 1903–1963 m. Lillie (Ollie) Cole 1909–1990
      1. 1. Jimmie (Lee) Vickers 1933–2007
      2. 2. Carl (Earl) Vickers 1925–2016 m. Emma (Lou) Kossuth 1928–1973 m. Thelma (Darlene) Young 1927–1988
    2. 2. Lloyd Vickers 1906–
    3. 3. Calla (Jewel) Vickers 1908–
    4. 4. Eldridge Vickers 1909–
    5. 5. Leslie (B) Vickers 1913–1993 m. Mary (Etta) Ray 1920–1985
  4. 4. Mary (Anderson) Piper 1888– m. Thomas (C) Cunningham 1883– m. Clarence (J) Bower 1888–
    1. 1. Homer (B) Cunningham 1918–1985
    2. 2. Shaw (Ehel) Cunningham 1909–
    3. 3. Howard (Franklin) Cunningham 1911–1997
  5. 5. Abe (B) Piper 1891–1965
  6. 6. Alva (Edison 'Alvie') Piper 1893–1965
  7. 7. Anne (Bell 'Annie') Piper 1879–1960 m. Jas (D) Millegan 1875–1931 m. Anderson (Hazie) Bradshaw 1885–
    1. 1. Elmer Millagan 1909–1963 m. Sallie (Verona) Eaton 1907–2003
      1. 1. Jim (Keathley) Milligan 1944–2017 m. Linda (Mae) McClurg 1942–2006
    2. 2. Ellen (Louise) Millegan 1911–1999
  8. 8. Susan (M) Piper 1898–1899
  9. 9. Samuel ('Sam') Piper 1891–1965 m. Betty Howell 1894–

Ellen Sawyer's Timeline

10 Records

1858
April 07, 1858
Birth of Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer in Gabriel Creek, Williamson, Texas
Gabriel Creek, Williamson, Texas
1870
1870
Age 12
Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer resided here in Williamson, Texas, United States
Williamson, Texas, United States
1880
1880
Age 22
Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer resided here in Williamson, Texas, United States
Williamson, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 42
Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer resided here in Justice Precinct 1 (All South of N. Fork of San Gabriel River), Williamson, Texas
Justice Precinct 1 (All South of N. Fork of San Gabriel River), Williamson, Texas
1910
1910
Age 52
Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer resided here in Justice Precinct 1, San Patricio, Texas
Justice Precinct 1, San Patricio, Texas
1920
1920
Age 62
Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer resided here in Sinton, San Patricio, Texas
Sinton, San Patricio, Texas
1930
1930
Age 72
Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer resided here in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California
1935
1935
Age 77
Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer resided here in Tilden, Mcmullen, Texas
Tilden, Mcmullen, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 82
Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer resided here in Mason, Texas, United States
Mason, Texas, United States
1946
May 18, 1946
Age 88
Death of Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer in Georgetown, Williamson, Texas
Georgetown, Williamson, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 07, 1858
    Event Place: Gabriel Creek, Williamson, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mason, Texas; Roll: T627_4103; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 160-6
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sinton, San Patricio, Texas; Roll: T625_1843; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 186; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California; Roll: 215; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 690.0; FHL microfilm: 2339950
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Williamson, Texas; Roll: 1332; Family History Film: 1255332; Page: 467A; Enumeration District: 157; Image: .
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , Williamson, Texas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T623_1679; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 122.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, San Patricio, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Sentinel; Publication Date: 19 May 1946; Publication Place: Grand Junction, Colorado, USA; ,0.048242223,0.3718793,0.20531933&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Williamson, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , Williamson, Texas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williamson, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Williamson, Texas; Roll: 1332; Family History Film: 1255332; Page: 467A; Enumeration District: 157; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1 (All South of N. Fork of San Gabriel River), Williamson, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T623_1679; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 122.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, San Patricio, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, San Patricio, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sinton, San Patricio, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sinton, San Patricio, Texas; Roll: T625_1843; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 186; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California; Roll: 215; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 690.0; FHL microfilm: 2339950

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tilden, Mcmullen, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mason, Texas; Roll: T627_4103; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 160-6

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Mason, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mason, Texas; Roll: T627_4103; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 160-6

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1946-05-19
    Event Place: Grand Junction, Colorado
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Daily Sentinel - 1946-05-19 - Page 3, Obituary for Ellen E. Piper (Aged 86) 1946-05-19

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clifton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Sentinel; Publication Date: 19 May 1946; Publication Place: Grand Junction, Colorado, USA; ,0.048242223,0.3718793,0.20531933&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 18, 1946
    Event Place: Georgetown, Williamson, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Sentinel; Publication Date: 19 May 1946; Publication Place: Grand Junction, Colorado, USA; ,0.048242223,0.3718793,0.20531933&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sinton, San Patricio County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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