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Mahala L East 1847–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Feb 1847

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 1 Jun 1916

Death Location: Cleburne County, Alabama, USA

Father: James East

Mother: Lucinda Duke

Spouse(s): Samuel Watson

Children(s): Nancy Watson, Thursa Watsan, George Watson, Dora Watson, Laura Watson, Joseph Watson, Izora Watson, James Watson

The story of Mahala L East began in 1847 in Alabama, USA. In 1850, Mahala L East resided in Beat 8, Randolph, Alabama, USA. In 1860, Mahala L East resided in Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama, USA. Mahala L East married Samuel Watson, and had children including Dora Watson, George Washington Watson, Izora Watson, James M Watson, Joseph W Watson, Laura Etta Watson, Nancy Leola Watson, Thursa Watsan. Mahala L East passed away in 1916 in Cleburne County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Mahala L East began in 1847 in Alabama, USA.
  • In 1850, Mahala L East resided in Beat 8, Randolph, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Mahala L East resided in Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama, USA.
  • Mahala L East married Samuel Watson, and had children including Dora Watson, George Washington Watson, Izora Watson, James M Watson, Joseph W Watson, Laura Etta Watson, Nancy Leola Watson, Thursa Watsan.
  • Mahala L East passed away in 1916 in Cleburne County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James East
1824–1860
Birth Location: Georgia
JE
Lucinda Duke
1828–1880
Birth Location: LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia, USA
LD

Spouses(s)

Samuel Watson
1845–1929
Birth Location: Weadkey, Randolph County, Alabama, USA
SW

Children(s)

Nancy Watson
1869–
Birth Location: Alabama
NW
Thursa Watsan
1872–
Birth Location: Alabama
TW
George Watson
1874–
Birth Location: Alabama
GW
Dora Watson
1877–
Birth Location: Alabama
DW
Laura Watson
1879–1968
Birth Location: Alabama
LW
Joseph Watson
1881–
Birth Location: Alabama
JW
Izora Watson
1885–
Birth Location: Alabama
IW
James Watson
1888–
Birth Location: Alabama
JW

Mahala East's Ancestors

Self
Mahala East
1847–1916
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
James Madison East
1824–1860
Georgia
Lucinda (A) Duke
1828–1880
LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Stephen East
1780–1850
Virginia
John (Monroe) Duke
1791–1868
Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America
Mahala
1803–1878
Troup County, Georgia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Ufau* Lady.*
1760–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Chief Carpenter"
1708–1777
Nione Alianiwaya
1720–1800

Mahala East's Descendants

1.
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Mahala (L) East (26 Feb 1847–1 Jun 1916) m. Samuel Watson (22 Nov 1845–19 Jan 1929)
  1. 1. Nancy (Leola) Watson 1869–
  2. 2. Thursa Watsan 1872–
  3. 3. George (Washington) Watson 1874–
  4. 4. Dora Watson 1877–
  5. 5. Laura (Etta) Watson 1879–1968 m. Joseph (Abner) Mathis 1881–1951
    1. 1. Ennis Mathis 1916–1997
    2. 2. Mary (Ester) Mathis 1906–1996 m. John (Henry) Shannon 1900–
      1. 1. Mary (Annette) Shannon 1924–2000 m. Robison 1922–2006
      2. 2. John (Earl) Shannon 1935–2018
      3. 3. Laura (Jo) Shannon 1938–2008
    3. 3. Eula (B) Mathis 1919–1979
    4. 4. Owen (Samuel) Mathis 1903–1954
    5. 5. William (Altus) Mathis 1909–1997
  6. 6. Joseph (W) Watson 1881–
  7. 7. Izora Watson 1885–
  8. 8. James (M) Watson 1888–

Mahala East's Timeline

9 Records

1847
26 Feb 1847
Birth of Mahala L East in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 3
Mahala L East resided here in Beat 8, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Beat 8, Randolph, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
Mahala L East resided here in Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama, USA
Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
Mahala L East resided here in Township 21, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Township 21, Randolph, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Mahala L East resided here in Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1890
1890?
Age 43
Mahala L East resided here in USA
USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Mahala L East resided here in Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
Mahala L East resided here in Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1916
1 Jun 1916
Age 69
Death of Mahala L East
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1847
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Native American Enrollment Cards for the Five Civilized Tribes
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: 8; Page: 243B; Enumeration District: 047
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 21, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: M593_37; Page: 546A; Family History Library Film: 545536
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1240009
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama; Page: 837; Family History Library Film: 803004
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: T624_7; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1374020
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Beat 8, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: 14; Page: 338A
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Beat 8, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Beat 8, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: 14; Page: 338A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama; Page: 837; Family History Library Film: 803004

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 21, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 21, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: M593_37; Page: 546A; Family History Library Film: 545536

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: 8; Page: 243B; Enumeration District: 047

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890?
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S., Native American Enrollment Cards for the Five Civilized Tribes

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1240009

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Arbacoochee, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: T624_7; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1374020

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1916
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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