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Silas K. P. Langston 1844–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1844

Birth Location: Mattoon, Coles Co. Illinois

Death Date: 11 Mar 1904

Death Location: Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, USA

Father: Hiram Langston

Mother: Mary Curry

Spouse(s): Tennessee Nipp

Children(s): Marion Langston, Amanda Langston, George Langston, Pleasant Langston, Jennie Langston, Sarah Langston, James Langston, Marion Langston, Louella Langston, Thomas Langston, Willis Langston, William Langston, Ruben Langston

Silas K. P. Langston was born in 1844 in Mattoon, Coles Co. Illinois, the child of Hiram Langston And Mary Curry. In 1850, Silas K. P. Langston resided in Wabash, Coles, Illinois. In 1867, Silas K. P. Langston resided in Anderson, Texas. Silas K. P. Langston married Tennessee Nipp, and had children including Amanda Langston, George R Langston, James Langston, Jennie Langston, Louella Langston, Marion Kary Langston, Marion Mary Langston, Pleasant Carey Langston, Ruben Walter Langston, Sarah Langston, Thomas Franklin Langston, William H Langston, Willis Barton Bart Langston. Silas K. P. Langston passed away in 1904 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • Silas K. P. Langston was born in 1844 in Mattoon, Coles Co. Illinois, the child of Hiram Langston And Mary Curry.
  • In 1850, Silas K. P. Langston resided in Wabash, Coles, Illinois.
  • In 1867, Silas K. P. Langston resided in Anderson, Texas.
  • Silas K. P. Langston married Tennessee Nipp, and had children including Amanda Langston, George R Langston, James Langston, Jennie Langston, Louella Langston, Marion Kary Langston, Marion Mary Langston, Pleasant Carey Langston, Ruben Walter Langston, Sarah Langston, Thomas Franklin Langston, William H Langston, Willis Barton Bart Langston.
  • Silas K. P. Langston passed away in 1904 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hiram Langston
1807–1878
Birth Location: SC
HL
Mary Curry
1807–1878
Birth Location: TN
MC

Spouses(s)

Tennessee Nipp
1844–1924
Birth Location: Arkansas
TN

Children(s)

Marion Langston
1876–
Birth Location: Texas, United States
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Amanda Langston
1890–1891
Birth Location: Texas
AL
George Langston
1887–1904
Birth Location: Texas
GL
Pleasant Langston
1885–1947
Birth Location: Illinois
PL
Jennie Langston
1881–1897
Birth Location: Texas, United States
JL
Sarah Langston
1880–1881
Birth Location: Texas
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James Langston
1878–1879
Birth Location: Texas
JL
Marion Langston
1876–1877
Birth Location: Texas
ML
Louella Langston
1874–1876
Birth Location: Texas
LL
Thomas Langston
1874–1903
Birth Location: Texas
TL
Willis Langston
1869–1954
Birth Location: Texas
WL
William Langston
1866–1931
Birth Location: Texas
WL
Ruben Langston
1882–1945
Birth Location: Texas
RL

Silas Langston's Ancestors

Self
Silas Langston
1844–1904
Birth Place: Mattoon, Coles Co. Illinois
Parents
Hiram Langston
1807–1878
SC
Mary Curry
1807–1878
TN
Grandparents
William (Langston) II
1787–1859
Union Co., SC
Mary Yarbrough
1787–1831
SC
John Curry
1785–1861
Pittsylvania Co., VA (?)
Elizabeth Elliott
1786–1873
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Langston
1762–1834
Catharine Smith
1747–1839
Ambrose Yarbrough
1737–1788
MARY HUMPHREY
1740–1833
Isaac Curry
1762–1846
Rhoda Gresham
1744–1790
James Elliott
1735–1789
Sarha
1744–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Absolom Langston
1730–1783
Christian Bennett
1733–1803
James Curry
1719–1809
Margaret
1745–
Phillip Elliott
1695–1776
Sarah
1702–1735

Silas Langston's Descendants

1.
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Silas (K. P.) Langston (1844–11 Mar 1904) m. Tennessee Nipp (24 Jan 1844–08 Oct 1924)
  1. 1. Marion (Kary) Langston 1876–
  2. 2. Amanda Langston 1890–1891
  3. 3. George (R.) Langston 1887–1904 m. Lela ? 1883–1904
  4. 4. Pleasant (Carey) Langston 1885–1947 m. Jewel (Oma) Starkey 1888–1986
    1. 1. Iramay Langston 1916–
    2. 2. Lucille Langston 1918–
    3. 3. Attice Langston 1920–
    4. 4. Ruby (Pearl) Langston 1922–
    5. 5. J (W) Langston 1926–
    6. 6. J.W. Langston 1926–
    7. 7. Ottice Langston 1920–
    8. 8. Oma (Lee) Langston 1924–1994
      1. 1. Pat (Steven) Bobbitt 1942–1982
  5. 5. Jennie Langston 1881–1897 m. Barry LaFayitte 1848–1896
  6. 6. Sarah Langston 1880–1881
  7. 7. James Langston 1878–1879
  8. 8. Marion (Mary) Langston 1876–1877
  9. 9. Louella Langston 1874–1876
  10. 10. Thomas (Franklin) Langston 1874–1903 m. Annie Knox 1859–1901 m. Annie Knox 1859–1901
  11. 11. Willis (Barton "Bart") Langston 1869–1954 m. Mary (Lona) Leopard 1872–1947
    1. 1. Jerry (Lloyd) Langston 1912–1982
    2. 2. Elsie (Opal) Langston 1910–1986
    3. 3. Lela (Mae) Langston 1907–1985 m. Chester (W.) Odom 1904–1982
    4. 4. Elberta Langston 1902–1981 m. Sidney Coker 1901–1981
      1. 1. Carmon (Derward) Coker 1930–1930
    5. 5. Mary (Lee) Langston 1900–1978 m. Alvin Huggins 1898–1973
      1. 1. Katie (Lorease) Hugghins 1919–2005
      2. 2. Alvin (Raymond) Hugghins 1921–2001
      3. 3. Onnie (E) Hugghins 1923–2011
      4. 4. Jesse (Barton) Huggins 1945–1977
    6. 6. Floyd (Wilson) Langston 1898–1993
    7. 7. Katie (Bea) Langston 1896–1977 m. Earl (B.) Sword 1893–1985
    8. 8. Minnie (Ola) Langston 1893–1984 m. George (William) Andrews 1893–1981
      1. 1. Eleanor (Joyce) Andrews 1932–1932
      2. 2. Milford (Elvin) Andrews 1917–1944
    9. 9. Boyd (Barton) Langston 1892–1974 m. Alha (Beaulah) Thompson 1889–1974
  12. 12. William (H.) Langston 1866–1931 m. Louisa (Elizabeth "Lulu") Patterson 1870–1895
    1. 1. Ethel Langston 1897–1898
    2. 2. Edna Langston 1893–1894
    3. 3. Henry Langston 1895–1896
    4. 4. Mary (Emma) Langston 1890–1924 m. Guy Talcott 1870–1922
    5. 5. Oscar Langston 1888–1889
    6. 6. Sammy Langston 1888–1889
    7. 7. Edgar Langston 1903–
    8. 8. Edna Langston 1893–1894
    9. 9. William (Ruben) Langston 1892–1961 m. Minnie (Lou) Kite 1894–1940
      1. 1. Ruben (Merle) Langston –1989 m. Dorthey (Oneta) Langston 1935–2002 m. Dorothy (Oneta) Langston 1935–2002
      2. 2. Dora (Bea) Langston 1922–2007 m. J. (H. "Bill") Lusk 1922–2002
      3. 3. Callie (Mae) Langston 1924–2006 m. John (Elvin "Johnnie") Fletcher 1919–2015
      4. 4. Claudie (Francis) Langston 1930–2003 m. June ? 1934–2018
      5. 5. William (Oscar) Langston 1926–1988
      6. 6. Allie (Florence) Langston 1925–
      7. 7. Earl (Ray) Langston 1920–1927
      8. 8. Lois Langston 1919– m. Andrew (Jackson) Fletcher 1893–1943
      9. 9. Leroy Langston 1918–
  13. 13. Ruben (Walter) Langston 1882–1945 m. Marry (Lelar) Dotson 1889–1954
    1. 1. Halcyum (Alco) Langston 1929–2010 m. Dewey (Alvin) Beard 1921–1996 m. Dewey (Alvin) Beard 1921–1996
    2. 2. Dorothy (Adell) Langston 1920–2007 m. Clifford (James) Surginer 1910–1971
      1. 1. Margaret (Elizabeth) Surginer 1933–2001
      2. 2. Mary (Frances) Surginer 1939–2001
    3. 3. Walter Langston 1907–1975
    4. 4. Mose (Walter) Langston 1907–1975 m. Oweda ROSS 1909–1997
    5. 5. Mary Langston 1908–2007
    6. 6. Adell Surginer 1913–1969
    7. 7. Masie Langston 1908–
    8. 8. Doyle Langston 1919–1972
    9. 9. Altha (Mae) Langston 1914–2007 m. Corry (Newton) Phillips 1911–1993
      1. 1. Lela (Mae) Phillips 1933–2014 m. Curtis (W) Mainer 1930–2015
    10. 10. Dorothy (Oneta) Langston 1935–2002 m. Ruben (Merle) Langston –1989
    11. 11. Granvil (Earl) Langston 1911–1926
    12. 12. Mose Langston 1908–1975 m. Oweda ROSS 1909–1997
    13. 13. Jesse Langston 1905–1982 m. Edna (Elizabeth) BEARD 1909–1987
      1. 1. Helen (Faye) Langston 1932–1986
      2. 2. Thelma Langston 1926–
    14. 14. Frank (Datson) Langston 1927–1943
    15. 15. Calvin (R.) Langston 1916–1968
    16. 16. Thomas (Robert) Langston 1925–2006 m. Stella (Mozelle) Higgins 1926–2014
      1. 1. Harold (Ray) Langston 1951–2013
      2. 2. Jannine (Lavern) Langston 1948–2009
    17. 17. Opal (Lelar) Langston 1918–1994 m. George (Lee) Sadler 1943–2011 m. Bill 1915–1979
      1. 1. Margaret (Lucille) Higgins 1937–2020 m. Roy (Donald) Adams 1928–2004 m. Glenn (Samuel) Webb 1925–1981 m. Joseph (Oliver) Fletcher 1923–1999
      2. 2. RV Higgins 1939–1999 m. Lynda (Kay) Coleson 1942–2018

Silas Langston's Timeline

10 Records

1844
1844
Birth of Silas K. P. Langston in Mattoon, Coles Co. Illinois
Mattoon, Coles Co. Illinois
1850
1850
Age 6
Silas K. P. Langston resided here in Wabash, Coles, Illinois
Wabash, Coles, Illinois
1867
29 Aug 1867
Age 23
Silas K. P. Langston resided here in Anderson, Texas
Anderson, Texas
1870
1870
Age 26
Silas K. P. Langston resided here in Anderson, Texas, United States
Anderson, Texas, United States
1880
1880
Age 36
Silas K. P. Langston appeared in census in Rockwall, Tx.
Rockwall, Tx.
1880
1880
Age 36
Silas K. P. Langston was employed in Rockwall, Tx.
Rockwall, Tx.
1880
1880
Age 36
Silas K. P. Langston resided here in Rockwall, Texas, United States
Rockwall, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 56
Silas K. P. Langston resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Anderson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Anderson, Texas, USA
1904
11 Mar 1904
Age 60
Death of Silas K. P. Langston in Alder Branch, Anderson Co., TX
Alder Branch, Anderson Co., TX
1905
15 Feb 1905
Age 61
Silas K. P. Langston resided here in Anderson, Texas
Anderson, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: Mattoon, Coles Co. Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Voter Registration Lists
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rockwall, Texas; Roll: 1324; Family History Film: 1255324; Page: 607A; Enumeration District: 031
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Anderson, Texas; Roll: M593_1573; Page: 36A; Image: 75; Family History Library Film: 553072
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Anderson, Texas; Roll: 1607; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1241607
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Wabash, Coles, Illinois; Roll: M432_101; Page: 46B; Image: 99
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
    [8] World Family Tree Vol. 8, Ed. 1, Tree #3854

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Wabash, Coles, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Wabash, Coles, Illinois; Roll: M432_101; Page: 46B; Image: 99

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1867
    Event Place: Anderson, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Voter Registration Lists

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Anderson, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Anderson, Texas; Roll: M593_1573; Page: 36A; Image: 75; Family History Library Film: 553072

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rockwall, Tx.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rockwall, Tx.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rockwall, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rockwall, Texas; Roll: 1324; Family History Film: 1255324; Page: 607A; Enumeration District: 031

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Anderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Anderson, Texas; Roll: 1607; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1241607

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1905
    Event Place: Anderson, Texas
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA11150; Roll #: 8; Roll Description: Pension File Nos 11150 to 11189, Application Years 1899 to 1905

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1904
    Event Place: Alder Branch, Anderson Co., TX
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA11150; Roll #: 8; Roll Description: Pension File Nos 11150 to 11189, Application Years 1899 to 1905
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
    [4] World Family Tree Vol. 8, Ed. 1, Tree #3854

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fields Chapel Cemetary, Anderson CO. Tx.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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