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Mary Elizabeth Bridges 1856–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Mar 1856

Birth Location: Titus County, Texas

Death Date: 20 Jun 1941

Death Location: Mount Pleasant (Titus County), Titus County, Texas, USA

Father: Jasper Bridges

Mother: Martha Hefner

Spouse(s): John Hays

Children(s): Isaac Hays, Leah Hays, Albert Sr, Essie Hays, Sarah Hays, James Hays, Willie Hays, Mahalia Hays

In 1856, Mary Elizabeth Bridges entered the world in Titus County, Texas, born to Jasper Newton Bridges And Martha Caroline Bridges Hefner. In 1880, Mary Elizabeth Bridges resided in Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA. In 1900, Mary Elizabeth Bridges resided in Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA. Mary Elizabeth Bridges married John Jack Lafayett Hays, and had children including Albert Zadock Hays Sr, Essie Mae Hays, Isaac Lee Hays, James A Hays, Leah Hays, Mahalia Caroline Carrie Hays, Sarah L Hays, Willie L Hays. Mary Elizabeth Bridges passed away in 1941 in Mount Pleasant (Titus County), Titus County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1856, Mary Elizabeth Bridges entered the world in Titus County, Texas, born to Jasper Newton Bridges And Martha Caroline Bridges Hefner.
  • In 1880, Mary Elizabeth Bridges resided in Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Mary Elizabeth Bridges resided in Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA.
  • Mary Elizabeth Bridges married John Jack Lafayett Hays, and had children including Albert Zadock Hays Sr, Essie Mae Hays, Isaac Lee Hays, James A Hays, Leah Hays, Mahalia Caroline Carrie Hays, Sarah L Hays, Willie L Hays.
  • Mary Elizabeth Bridges passed away in 1941 in Mount Pleasant (Titus County), Titus County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jasper Bridges
1835–1863
Birth Location: Alabama
JB
Martha Hefner
1839–1916
Birth Location: Cherokee, Alabama
MH

Spouses(s)

John Hays
1845–1911
Birth Location: Alabama
JH

Children(s)

Isaac Hays
1881–1944
Birth Location: Texas
IH
Leah Hays
1892–1940
Birth Location: Texas
LH
Albert Sr
1877–1963
Birth Location: Mount Pleasant, Texas
AS
Essie Hays
1887–1967
Birth Location: Titus, Texas
EH
Sarah Hays
1875–
Birth Location: Texas
SH
James Hays
1880–1880
Birth Location: Titus County Texas
JH
Willie Hays
1878–1879
Birth Location: Titus County Texas
WH
Mahalia Hays
1884–1918
Birth Location: Texas
MH

Mary Bridges's Ancestors

Self
Mary Bridges
1856–1941
Birth Place: Titus County, Texas
Parents
Jasper Newton Bridges
1835–1863
Alabama
Martha (Caroline (Bridges)) Hefner
1839–1916
Cherokee, Alabama
Grandparents
Epharim Bridges
1781–
North Carolina
Sally Dobbins
1794–
Alfred (Hefner) Rev.
1806–1872
Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Mary
1810–1860
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Hefner
1778–1835
Elizabeth Mackey
1786–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Fredrick Hefner
1750–1808
Barbara Whisenhunt
1760–
Joel Sr.
1747–1829
Sarah Joyce
1750–1835

Mary Bridges's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Elizabeth) Bridges (10 Mar 1856–20 Jun 1941) m. John ((Jack) Lafayett) Hays (Dec 1845–2 June 1911)
  1. 1. Isaac (Lee) Hays 1881–1944 m. Maggie (Belle) Denton 1887–1975
    1. 1. Doris Hays 1913–1979
    2. 2. Edward (Lee) Hays 1917–1983 m. Helen (F) Dowdle 1917–2005
      1. 1. Eddye (Marilyn) Hays 1942–2000
  2. 2. Leah Hays 1892–1940
  3. 3. Albert (Zadock Hays) Sr 1877–1963 m. Sarah (Florence) Gingles 1885–1944
    1. 1. John (Kendal) Hays 1910–1992 m. Mittie 1914–1978
      1. 1. Kay (Donna) Hays 1938–1996
    2. 2. Thomas (S) Hays 1929–1929
    3. 3. Charles (Stinson) Hays 1906–1998
    4. 4. Albert (Zadock Hays) Jr 1908–2000
    5. 5. Jackson (Harry) Hays 1913–1989 m. Sallie 1918–
    6. 6. Mary Hays 1917–
    7. 7. Wille (M) Hays 1920–1993
  4. 4. Essie (Mae) Hays 1887–1967 m. Robert (Denson) Eubanks 1885–1963
    1. 1. Francis Eubanks 1910–2004 m. Harold (A) Davis 1907–
    2. 2. Mary (B) Eubanks 1913–1976 m. R (L) Moss 1906–
  5. 5. Sarah (L.) Hays 1875– m. William (T.) Cameron 1877–1941
  6. 6. James (A.) Hays 1880–1880
  7. 7. Willie (L.) Hays 1878–1879
  8. 8. Mahalia (Caroline "Carrie") Hays 1884–1918 m. James (Sylvester) Duncan 1875–1943
    1. 1. Jimmie (Maurine) Duncan 1904–1941 m. Charlie (Culberson) Johnson 1894–1982
      1. 1. Shirley (Jean) Johnson 1927–1994
      2. 2. Martha (Ann) Johnson 1937–2005
      3. 3. Charles (Culberson Johnson) Jr 1918–1964
      4. 4. Myrtle (O) Johnson 1921–
      5. 5. Infant (Son) Johnson 1929–1929
    2. 2. Paul (Dean) Duncan 1907–1910
    3. 3. Olive Duncan 1911–
    4. 4. Kathleen Duncan 1913–
    5. 5. George Duncan 1916–
    6. 6. Jamie Duncan 1918–

Mary Bridges's Timeline

9 Records

1856
10 Mar 1856
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Bridges in Titus County, Texas
Titus County, Texas
1880
1880
Age 24
Mary Elizabeth Bridges resided here in Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
Mary Elizabeth Bridges resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
Mary Elizabeth Bridges resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 74
Mary Elizabeth Bridges resided here in Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 79
Mary Elizabeth Bridges resided here in Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas
Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas
1938
2 Aug 1938
Age 82
Mary Elizabeth Bridges resided here in Titus, Texas, United States
Titus, Texas, United States
1940
1940
Age 84
Mary Elizabeth Bridges resided here in Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
1941
20 Jun 1941
Age 85
Death of Mary Elizabeth Bridges in Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1856
    Event Place: Titus County, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04146; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 225-1
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas; Roll: 2399; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 284.0; FHL microfilm: 2342133
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1328; Family History Film: 1255328; Page: 326D; Enumeration District: 107
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1672; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241672
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: T624_1594; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1375607
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1328; Family History Film: 1255328; Page: 326D; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1672; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241672

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: T624_1594; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1375607

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas; Roll: 2399; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 284.0; FHL microfilm: 2342133

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04146; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 225-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1938
    Event Place: Titus, Texas, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA16526; Roll #: 290; Roll Description: Pension File Nos. 42338 to 8250-, Application Years 1917 to 1939

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04146; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 225-1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1941
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant (Titus County), Titus County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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