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George Morgan Claxton 1872–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Nov 1872

Birth Location: Branchville, Bedford, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 10 Sep 1951

Death Location: Ellis, Texas, United States

Father: John Claxton

Mother: Sarrah Smith

Spouse(s): Mattie Couch, Addie Thomas

Children(s): Wesley Claxton, Lillie Claxton, Luther Claxton, Annie Claxton, Daisy Claxton, Florence Claxton, Daisy Claxton

George Morgan Claxton was born in 1872 in Branchville, Bedford, Tennessee, United States, the child of John Wesley Claxton And Sarrah Frances Fannie Smith. In 1880, George Morgan Claxton resided in District 10, Franklin, Tennessee, United States. In 1900, George Morgan Claxton resided in Civil Districts 5, 8, Bedford, Tennessee. George Morgan Claxton married Addie Lee Thomas, Mattie E Couch, and had children including Annie Lou Claxton, Daisy Jewel Claxton, Daisy Lee Claxton, Florence Catherine Claxton, Lillie Mae Claxton, Luther Vaughn Claxton, Wesley Claxton. George Morgan Claxton passed away in 1951 in Ellis, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • George Morgan Claxton was born in 1872 in Branchville, Bedford, Tennessee, United States, the child of John Wesley Claxton And Sarrah Frances Fannie Smith.
  • In 1880, George Morgan Claxton resided in District 10, Franklin, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1900, George Morgan Claxton resided in Civil Districts 5, 8, Bedford, Tennessee.
  • George Morgan Claxton married Addie Lee Thomas, Mattie E Couch, and had children including Annie Lou Claxton, Daisy Jewel Claxton, Daisy Lee Claxton, Florence Catherine Claxton, Lillie Mae Claxton, Luther Vaughn Claxton, Wesley Claxton.
  • George Morgan Claxton passed away in 1951 in Ellis, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Claxton
1849–1913
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
JC
Sarrah Smith
1850–1925
Birth Location: Middelton Dist, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
SS

Spouses(s)

Mattie Couch
1885–1935
Birth Location: Alabama
MC
Addie Thomas
1879–1909
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
AT

Children(s)

Wesley Claxton
1921–2006
Birth Location: Ellis, Texas
WC
Lillie Claxton
1895–1981
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
LC
Luther Claxton
1897–1984
Birth Location: Bedford, Tennessee, USA
LC
Annie Claxton
1900–1986
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
AC
Daisy Claxton
1902–1987
Birth Location: Gossburg, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
DC
Florence Claxton
1905–1992
Birth Location: Gossburg, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
FC
Daisy Claxton
1907–1997
Birth Location: Texas
DC

George Claxton's Ancestors

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George Claxton
1872–1951
Birth Place: Branchville, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Parents
John Wesley Claxton
1849–1913
Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Sarrah (Frances "Fannie") Smith
1850–1925
Middelton Dist, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Avery (Henry) Claxton
1815–1858
Tennessee, United States
Leatha Nichols
1825–1859
Tennessee, United States
Morgan Smith
1827–1851
Tennessee
Malinda Statham
1818–1897
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Lawrence Nichols
1807–1865
Sarah Gallaher
1812–1866
Morgan Smith
1797–1875
Tabitha Moore
1800–1882
Thomas STATHAM
1775–1853
Susanna Phillips
1774–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Arthur DNA
1780–1860
Winnifred Ford
1785–1850
Rev. PHILLIPS
1750–1790
Nancy Goolsby
1750–1837

George Claxton's Descendants

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George (Morgan) Claxton (30 Nov 1872–10 Sep 1951) m. Mattie (E) Couch (abt 1885–20 Jan 1935) m. Addie (Lee) Thomas (12 May 1879–24 Aug 1909)
  1. 1. Wesley Claxton 1921–2006
  2. 2. Lillie (Mae) Claxton 1895–1981 m. Coy (Bateman) Couch 1897–1971
    1. 1. Cleo (Everett) Couch 1919–2004
    2. 2. Stanley (Wayne) Couch 1925–1960
    3. 3. Lillie Couch 1921–
    4. 4. Cecil Couch 1923–
    5. 5. Harold Couch 1926–
  3. 3. Luther (Vaughn) Claxton 1897–1984 m. Ida (Lee) Jones 1901–1982
    1. 1. Cammie (Geraldine) Claxton 1926–
    2. 2. Mildred (K) Claxton 1924–
  4. 4. Annie (Lou) Claxton 1900–1986
  5. 5. Daisy (Lee) Claxton 1902–1987 m. William (Franklin) Magures 1904–1979
    1. 1. Richard (Dwayne) Magures 1931–2014
  6. 6. Florence (Catherine) Claxton 1905–1992 m. Fred (Collier) Phillips 1902–1992
    1. 1. La (Verne) Phillips 1924–1981
    2. 2. Thomas (V) Phillips 1925–2002
  7. 7. Daisy (Jewel) Claxton 1907–1997 m. George (W Rackley) Sr 1903–1994
    1. 1. George (Albert) Rackley 1925–1926
    2. 2. Lucille Rackley 1927–2014 m. Charles Cottongame 1926–1993
    3. 3. Eugene Rackley 1929–1961
    4. 4. Betty (Sue) Rackley 1936–1998

George Claxton's Timeline

8 Records

1872
30 Nov 1872
Birth of George Morgan Claxton in Branchville, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Branchville, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 8
George Morgan Claxton resided here in District 10, Franklin, Tennessee, United States
District 10, Franklin, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 28
George Morgan Claxton resided here in Civil Districts 5, 8, Bedford, Tennessee
Civil Districts 5, 8, Bedford, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 38
George Morgan Claxton resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas
Justice Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas
1920
1920
Age 48
George Morgan Claxton resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Ellis, Texas
Justice Precinct 8, Ellis, Texas
1930
1930
Age 58
George Morgan Claxton resided here in Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas
Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 68
George Morgan Claxton resided here in Ellis, Texas, United States
Ellis, Texas, United States
1951
10 Sep 1951
Age 79
Death of George Morgan Claxton in Ellis, Texas, United States
Ellis, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1872
    Event Place: Branchville, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Ellis, Texas; Roll: T627_4026; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 70-10.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T625_1800; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 539.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas; Roll: 2326; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 785.0; FHL microfilm: 2342060.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Ellis County, Texas; Roll: ; Draft Board: .
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 10, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: 1254; Family History Film: 1255254; Page: 139B; Enumeration District: 094; Image: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Bedford, Tennessee; Roll: T623_31077_4118945; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1241558.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T624_1549; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0116; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1375562.
    [9] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 10, Franklin, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 10, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: 1254; Family History Film: 1255254; Page: 139B; Enumeration District: 094; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil Districts 5, 8, Bedford, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Bedford, Tennessee; Roll: T623_31077_4118945; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1241558.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T624_1549; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0116; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1375562.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Ellis, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T625_1800; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 539.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas; Roll: 2326; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 785.0; FHL microfilm: 2342060.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Ellis, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Ellis, Texas; Roll: T627_4026; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 70-10.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ellis, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Ellis County, Texas; Roll: ; Draft Board: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ennis, Ellis, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1951
    Event Place: Ellis, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] Texas, Find a Grave Index
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