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Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder 1837–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1837

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 17 Jan 1912

Death Location: Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Asa Crowder

Mother: Nancy Crowder

Spouse(s): James Bankston

Children(s): Louisana Bankston, Shelton Bankston, Missouri Bankston, Texas Bankston, Malinda Bankston, William Bankston

Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder was born in 1837 in South Carolina, USA, the child of Asa Wright Crowder And Nancy Theresa Hawkins Crowder. In 1850, Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder resided in Broom Town Valley, Chattooga, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder resided in Upper Cove, Walker, Georgia, USA. Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder married James Merrell Bankston, and had children including Louisana Bankston, Malinda Bankston, Missouri Elizabeth Bankston, Shelton Bankston, Texas Bankston, William J Bankston. Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder passed away in 1912 in Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder was born in 1837 in South Carolina, USA, the child of Asa Wright Crowder And Nancy Theresa Hawkins Crowder.
  • In 1850, Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder resided in Broom Town Valley, Chattooga, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder resided in Upper Cove, Walker, Georgia, USA.
  • Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder married James Merrell Bankston, and had children including Louisana Bankston, Malinda Bankston, Missouri Elizabeth Bankston, Shelton Bankston, Texas Bankston, William J Bankston.
  • Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder passed away in 1912 in Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Asa Crowder
1791–1842
Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
AC
Nancy Crowder
1800–1880
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
NC

Spouses(s)

James Bankston
1846–1864
Birth Location: Georgia
JB

Children(s)

Louisana Bankston
1851–1933
Birth Location: Arkansas
LB
Shelton Bankston
1857–
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
SB
Missouri Bankston
1862–1933
Birth Location: Meriwether, Georgia, United States
MB
Texas Bankston
1865–
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
TB
Malinda Bankston
1867–1899
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
MB
William Bankston
1855–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
WB

Mary Crowder's Ancestors

Self
Mary Crowder
1837–1912
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
Asa Wright Crowder
1791–1842
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Nancy (Theresa Hawkins) Crowder
1800–1880
South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Robert (A) Crowder
1755–1841
Buncombe, North Carolina
Eleanor ("Nellie") Robertson
1765–1826
Caswell Co, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ulrich Crowder
1725–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Crowder
1700–1793
Mary Hood
1710–1786

Mary Crowder's Descendants

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Mary (Jane "Polly") Crowder (1837–17 Jan 1912) m. James (Merrell) Bankston (abt 1846–30 September 1864)
  1. 1. Louisana Bankston 1851–1933 m. Albert (B) Bankston 1834–1945 m. Joseph Brown 1844–1932
    1. 1. Alford (Bankston) Sr 1879–1954 m. Ireana Hicks 1881–1963 m. Sally (B) Thorne 1878–1967 m. Dilcy (Ann) Grisson 1890–1939 m. Kitty Bankston 1898–1939
      1. 1. Joseph Bankston 1924–1996 m. Izola Pitman 1923–1973
        1. 1. Bobby (Lewis Bankston) I 1943–2008
      2. 2. Jessie (Cornelus) Bankston 1920–1998 m. Minnie (Lou “Baby Sister”) Branch 1923–1983
        1. 1. Lenore (M.) Lane 1941–2016
        2. 2. Shirley Bankston 1942–1997
        3. 3. Jesse (Cornelius Bankston) Jr. 1944–2008
      3. 3. Elijah Bankston 1905–1959
      4. 4. William (Henery) Bankston 1899–1950 m. Martha (Elizabeth) Simmons 1903–1961 m. Mazrie Bankston 1912– m. Ella Noah 1893–1925
        1. 1. Irena Bankston 1920–2018 m. Elijah Debose 1913–1964 m. Roosevelt Davenport 1915–1938
        2. 2. Pauletta Bankston 1919–2003 m. Daniel (W) Brown 1909– m. Theo Seaphus 1912–1973
        3. 3. Juanita Bankston 1913–1929 m. Elmer Jackson 1908–
        4. 4. Robert (Lee) Bankston 1914–2003
        5. 5. Walter (R) Bankston 1917–
        6. 6. Ruby (G) BANKSTON 1915–
      5. 5. Walter (M) Parker 1895–1960
      6. 6. Benjamin (Franklin) Bankston 1916–1977
      7. 7. Samuel (Allen Bankston) Sr 1927–1982 m. Dorothy Bannkston 1928–1982 m. Loachelle Beasley 1938–1985
      8. 8. Harold Bankston 1916–1977 m. Gracie (M) Fisher 1910–
        1. 1. Mildred (B) Bankston 1941–2006
        2. 2. Harold Bankston 1943–2014
      9. 9. Elmer Bankston 1906–1963 m. Winnie Robinson 1904–2005
        1. 1. Othea (Emily) Bankston 1931–2005 m. Melvin (M) Weathers 1905–
        2. 2. Bernice Bankston 1933–1983
        3. 3. Elmer (Bankston) Jr 1936–2001
        4. 4. Willie (Chester Bankston) Sr 1941–1998
        5. 5. Dorothia Bankston 1922–2005
        6. 6. Hazel Bankston 1924–1983 m. Charlie Ventrees 1921–
        7. 7. Clara (Mae) Bankston 1928–2010 m. Arnett (Johnathan) Hall 1925–2002 m. Edmond (A) Hall 1924–1993
        8. 8. Walter (Alvin) Bankston 1940–1995
      10. 10. Arthur (Devert) Bankston 1919–2005 m. Mary (Frances) Branch 1921–2009
        1. 1. Dilcy (Ann) Bankston 1945–2015
      11. 11. Reaner (Otealiar) Bankston 1912–2010 m. James (Edward) Hill 1911–
        1. 1. Georgia (Mae) Hill 1929–2015 m. Cedric Goines 1912–1996
      12. 12. Alfred (Cols) Bankston 1901–1985 m. Alberta Austin 1903–1960 m. Elizabeth (Bankston Gallaspie Stevens) Briley 1911–1955 m. Mary Bankston 1916–
        1. 1. Precious (Lee) Thomas 1944–2005
        2. 2. Mable (Lee Miles) Bankston 1951–2010
        3. 3. Johnny (Lee Bankston) Jr 1951–1999 m. Ella (Marie) Mehlum 1951–1994
      13. 13. Bertha (Mattie Lee) Bankston 1925–1989 m. Wallace (Wilbert) Lee 1906–1977
      14. 14. Mary Overs 1902–1980 m. John Tayler 1894–
        1. 1. John Overs 1919–
      15. 15. Mary (E) Bankston 1908–1980
      16. 16. Emmet Bankston 1918–1918
    2. 2. William (J.) Bankston 1871–1955 m. Mattie (Lee Lu) Gabe 1881–1965
      1. 1. Elsie (Bankston) Handy 1899–1993
      2. 2. William (Bankston) Jr 1902– m. Eloise Bankston 1910–
      3. 3. Lillie (Elise) Bankston 1900–
      4. 4. Zenohio Bankston 1899–
    3. 3. Virginia (C.) Bankston 1873– m. Dock Perkins 1867–
      1. 1. Cornelius Perkins 1886–
      2. 2. Amanda Perkins 1890–
      3. 3. Lustena Perkins 1892–
    4. 4. Isaac (Curtis) Bankston 1874–1956 m. Cora Bankston 1891–1976 m. Cora Pounds 1879–
      1. 1. Earl (Edmond Bankston) Sr 1904–1982 m. Margaret (J) Miller 1920–1960
        1. 1. Earl (Edmond Bankston) Jr 1948–2019
      2. 2. Albert (B) Bankston 1927–1951
      3. 3. Hariet Bankston 1900–
      4. 4. Mary Bankston 1909–
      5. 5. Isac (Bankston) Jr 1907–2001
      6. 6. Bessie (B) Bankston 1898–1969
      7. 7. Elnora (Mozell) Bankston 1921–1986
      8. 8. James (Earl) Bankston 1924–1987
    5. 5. Ezekial Bankston 1880–1950 m. Cynthia Ford 1884–1918 m. Rich* (D) Bankston 1899–
      1. 1. William (R.) Bankston 1908–1988 m. Dorothy (M) Powers 1913– m. Queen (Victoria) Gaul 1910–1970
        1. 1. William (H Bankston) Jr 1939–1998
        2. 2. Marva (A) Bankston 1941–1954
        3. 3. James (Albert) Bankston 1941–1995
        4. 4. Tommie (T) Bankston 1946–1966
        5. 5. Eddie (Lee) Bankston 1949–2001
      2. 2. Ellie Bankston 1904–1962
      3. 3. James (Earl) Bankston 1929–1982
      4. 4. Othal Bankston 1927–1990
      5. 5. Lawerence Bankston 1921–1981
      6. 6. Odell Bankston 1924–1980 m. Eula (Virginia) Tharp 1927–2018
        1. 1. Pearlie Robinson 1951–2011
        2. 2. James (Earl) Bankston 1946–1997
      7. 7. Berneice Bankston 1927–1983
      8. 8. Theo Bankston 1930–1977
      9. 9. Victor (Morris) Bankston 1933–2005
      10. 10. William (A) Bankston 1918–2003
      11. 11. Carlee Bankston 1911–1997
      12. 12. Otten Bankston 1886–
    6. 6. Albert (X.) Bankston 1878–
    7. 7. Bettie Brown 1870–
      1. 1. Sam Brown 1903–
      2. 2. Jennie Brown 1909–
    8. 8. Esther Sitman 1871–
    9. 9. Celie Brown 1873–1923
  2. 2. Shelton Bankston 1857–
  3. 3. Missouri (Elizabeth) Bankston 1862–1933
  4. 4. Texas Bankston 1865–
  5. 5. Malinda Bankston 1867–1899
  6. 6. William (J) Bankston 1855– m. Margaret (Isabelle) Shaw 1866–
    1. 1. Stella (May) Bankston 1899–

Mary Crowder's Timeline

10 Records

1837
1837
Birth of Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 13
Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder resided here in Broom Town Valley, Chattooga, Georgia, USA
Broom Town Valley, Chattooga, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder resided here in Upper Cove, Walker, Georgia, USA
Upper Cove, Walker, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder resided here in District 10, Rocky Mount, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
District 10, Rocky Mount, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder resided here in Teloga, Chattooga, Georgia, USA
Teloga, Chattooga, Georgia, USA
1905
1905
Age 68
Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder resided here in Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 73
Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder resided here in Winnsboro Ward 3, Wood, Texas, USA
Winnsboro Ward 3, Wood, Texas, USA
1912
Abt 1912
Age 75
Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder resided here in Fulton, Georgia
Fulton, Georgia
1912
17 Jan 1912
Age 75
Death of Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder in Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas
Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas
1912
27 Nov 1912
Age 75
Mary Jane "Polly" Crowder - Probate in Fulton, Georgia, USA
Fulton, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10, Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: M593_165; Page: 362A
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Broom Town Valley, Chattooga, Georgia; Roll: 64; Page: 354b
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Broom Town Valley, Chattooga, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Broom Town Valley, Chattooga, Georgia; Roll: 64; Page: 354b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Upper Cove, Walker, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 10, Rocky Mount, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10, Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: M593_165; Page: 362A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Teloga, Chattooga, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Winnsboro Ward 3, Wood, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1912
    Event Place: Fulton, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Records of Campbell Co., 1833-1931; Milton Co., 1865-1932; 1936; Fulton Co., 1854-1924; and Index, 1833-1948; Probate Place: Fulton, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1912
    Event Place: Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Records of Campbell Co., 1833-1931; Milton Co., 1865-1932; 1936; Fulton Co., 1854-1924; and Index, 1833-1948; Probate Place: Fulton, Georgia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1912
    Event Place: Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Records of Campbell Co., 1833-1931; Milton Co., 1865-1932; 1936; Fulton Co., 1854-1924; and Index, 1833-1948; Probate Place: Fulton, Georgia
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