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Jesse Tolleson 1841 – 1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Dec 1841

Birth Location: Cleburne, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 6 Jul 1862

Death Location: Edwardsville, Cleburne, Ala.

Father: William Tolleson

Mother: Mary Easterling

Spouse(s): Mary Pesnell

Children(s): Mary Hurst, Jesse Tolleson

In 1841, Jesse Tolleson entered the world in Cleburne, Alabama, United States, born to William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson and Mary Ann Easterling. In 1850, Jesse Tolleson resided in District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA. Jesse Tolleson married Mary Susan Pesnell, and had children including Mary Ann Hurst, Jesse James Tolleson. Jesse Tolleson passed away in 1862 in Edwardsville, Cleburne, Ala..

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Biography

  • In 1841, Jesse Tolleson entered the world in Cleburne, Alabama, United States, born to William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson and Mary Ann Easterling.
  • In 1850, Jesse Tolleson resided in District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA.
  • Jesse Tolleson married Mary Susan Pesnell, and had children including Mary Ann Hurst, Jesse James Tolleson.
  • Jesse Tolleson passed away in 1862 in Edwardsville, Cleburne, Ala..

Immediate Family

Parents

William Tolleson
1812 – 1889
Birth Location: Spartansburg, South Carolina, USA
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Mary Easterling
1816 – 1865
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Mary Pesnell
1841 – 1894
Birth Location: Cleburne, Alabama, United States
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Children(s)

Mary Hurst
1861 – 1951
Birth Location: –
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Jesse Tolleson
1862 – 1928
Birth Location: –
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Jesse Tolleson's Ancestors

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Jesse Tolleson
1841 – 1862
Birth Place: Cleburne, Alabama, United States
Parents
William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson
1812 – 1889
Spartansburg, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann) Easterling
1816 – 1865
South Carolina
Grandparents
William (" Grandsire") Tolleson
1787 – 1860
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Mary (Patsy) Hittson
1796 – 1859
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States of America
Henry Easterling
1786 – 1839
Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Clara Baggot
1790 – 1896
Wharton Creek, Madison, Arkansas, United States
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Tolleson
1765 – 1830
Mary Smith
1771 – 1877
Alexander Hittson
1754 – 1823
Rhoda Dodson
1767 – 1814
James Easterling
1760 – 1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Tolleson
1740 – 1821
Sarah Wilson
1741 – 1871
Capt. Smith
1742 – 1821
"Lurana", Phelps
1745 – 1826
Boyce Eidson
1725 – 1776
Frances Shelton
1730 – 1778
Thomas Dodson
1728 – 1816
Mary Neville
1730 – 1816

Jesse Tolleson's Descendants

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Jesse Tolleson (18 Dec 1841 – 6 Jul 1862) m. Mary (Susan) Pesnell (27 Mar 1841 – 5 Jun 1894)
  1. 1. Mary (Ann) Hurst (8 September 1861 – 3 May 1951)
  2. 2. Jesse (James) Tolleson (1862 – 1928) m. Martha (Jane) Tolleson (abt 1862 – Abt 1942)
    1. 1. Effie (J) Tollison (1887 – )
    2. 2. Sarah (E) Tollison (1890 – )
    3. 3. Charles (Cleveland) Tolleson (18 December 1893 – 27 April 1932)
      1. 1. Cleve (R.) Tolleson (24 August 1921 – 23 October 1987)
    4. 4. Esta (E) Tollison (1896 – )
    5. 5. Jessie (W) Tollison (1899 – )
    6. 6. Susan (Carolyn) Tolleson (9 May 1901 – 20 August 1960) m. Harry (Weaver) Long (5 November 1892 – 18 March 1972)
      1. 1. Harry (Weaver) Long (28 January 1923 – 4 February 2007) m. Juanita (Lenora) Long (18 June 1926 – 25 December 1983)
        1. 1. Ronnie (Lee) Long (27 May 1945 – 10 June 2000)
        2. 2. Mark (Allen) Long (14 November 1952 – 15 August 1954)
      2. 2. William (E) Long (abt 1927 – )
    7. 7. Mary Tollison (1906 – )

Jesse Tolleson's Timeline

4 Records

1841
18 Dec 1841
Birth of Jesse Tolleson in Cleburne, Alabama, United States
Cleburne, Alabama, United States
1850
1850
Age 9
Jesse Tolleson resided here in District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA
District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA
1862
6 Jul 1862
Age 21
Death of Jesse Tolleson in Edwardsville, Cleburne, Ala.
Edwardsville, Cleburne, Ala.
1862
1862
Age 21
Burial of Jesse Tolleson in Lower Cane Creek Cemetery, Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, United States
Lower Cane Creek Cemetery, Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1841
    Event Place: Cleburne, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 28, Benton, Alabama; Roll: 1; Page: 280a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1862
    Event Place: Edwardsville, Cleburne, Ala.
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Lower Cane Creek Cemetery, Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1753-1999, Wills, 1867-1937; Minutes, 1869-1944; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Cleburne County); Probate Place: Cleburne, Alabama
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