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Thomas Richard Buffington 1860 – 1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Nov 1860

Birth Location: Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 25 Sept 1935

Death Location: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Father: Thomas Buffington

Mother: Cynthia Pearson

Spouse(s): Susan Bunn

Children(s): Bertha Buffington, E Buffington, Mary Buffington, Emma Buffington, Dasie Buffington, Lilie Buffington, Docia Buffington, Lovie Buffington, Lotie Buffington, Thomas Buffington, Benny Buffington, Alfred Buffington, Viola Buffington

The story of Thomas Richard Buffington began in 1860 in Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA. In 1870, Thomas Richard Buffington resided in Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States. In 1880, Thomas Richard Buffington resided in 6th Ward, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States. Thomas Richard Buffington married Susan Louvenia Bunn, and had children including Bertha Buffington, E D Buffington, Mary Buffington, Emma Lucretia Buffington, Dasie Buffington, Lilie Buffington, Docia Lou Buffington, Lovie Dee Buffington, Lotie Buffington, Thomas Newton Buffington, Benny Buffington, Alfred J Buffington, Viola Buffington. Thomas Richard Buffington passed away in 1935 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Richard Buffington began in 1860 in Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1870, Thomas Richard Buffington resided in Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States.
  • In 1880, Thomas Richard Buffington resided in 6th Ward, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States.
  • Thomas Richard Buffington married Susan Louvenia Bunn, and had children including Bertha Buffington, E D Buffington, Mary Buffington, Emma Lucretia Buffington, Dasie Buffington, Lilie Buffington, Docia Lou Buffington, Lovie Dee Buffington, Lotie Buffington, Thomas Newton Buffington, Benny Buffington, Alfred J Buffington, Viola Buffington.
  • Thomas Richard Buffington passed away in 1935 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Buffington
1826 – 1864
Birth Location: , Lowndes, Alabama, USA
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Cynthia Pearson
1836 – 1921
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Spouses(s)

Susan Bunn
1861 – 1940
Birth Location: Georgia
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Children(s)

Bertha Buffington
1881 – 1886
Birth Location: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
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E Buffington
1881 – 1887
Birth Location: –
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Mary Buffington
1883 – 1908
Birth Location: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
MB
Emma Buffington
1886 – 1962
Birth Location: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
EB
Dasie Buffington
1889 –
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Lilie Buffington
1891 – 1961
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Docia Buffington
1891 – 1916
Birth Location: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
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Lovie Buffington
1893 – 1964
Birth Location: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
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Lotie Buffington
1894 –
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Thomas Buffington
1896 – 1969
Birth Location: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
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Benny Buffington
1897 – 1898
Birth Location: Jones, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
BB
Alfred Buffington
1900 – 1945
Birth Location: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
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Viola Buffington
1902 – 1968
Birth Location: Jones, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
VB

Thomas Buffington's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Buffington
1860 – 1935
Birth Place: Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Parents
Thomas Richard Buffington
1826 – 1864
, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Cynthia Pearson
1836 – 1921
Alabama, United States
Grandparents
Richard Buffington
1793 – 1857
, , South Carolina, USA
Sarah Scurry
1796 – 1862
, , South Carolina, USA
William (T) Pearson
1818 –
Alabama
TG Palmore
1818 –
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Peter Buffington
1753 – 1794
Sarah Mooney
1744 – 1840
Jessie Scurry
– 1826
Margaret Culbreth
1851 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Buffington
1730 – 1779
Hannah Waite
1725 – 1800
Joseph Mooney
1722 – 1774
Mary Moore
1722 – 1800

Thomas Buffington's Descendants

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Thomas (Richard) Buffington (28 Nov 1860 – 25 Sept 1935) m. Susan (Louvenia) Bunn (Dec 1861 – 4 Jan 1940)
  1. 1. Bertha Buffington (1881 – 1886)
  2. 2. E (D) Buffington (1881 – 1887)
  3. 3. Mary Buffington (Jan 1883 – 1908)
  4. 4. Emma (Lucretia) Buffington (15 Oct 1886 – 5 Oct 1962) m. Joseph (Hardie) Johnson (24 Sep 1880 – 1 Mar 1937)
    1. 1. Susie (Myrtle) Johnson (abt 1907 – )
    2. 2. Bertie (Elizabeth) Johnson (26 Aug 1908 – ) m. William (Dalton) Kilcrease
      1. 1. Barbara (Ann) Kilcrease (31 Dec 1940 – ) m. Jimmie (Dale) Chesney (27 Dec 1931 – 21 Mar 2006) m. Robert (Nelson) Alford
        1. 1. Sharon (Ann) Chesney (24 Mar 1969 – 25 Mar 1969)
        2. 2. Stanley (Lane) Kilcrease (6 June 1962 – January 26, 2013) m. Susan (Michelle) Truett (16 Mar 1961 – )
        3. 3. Keith (Allen) Kilcrease (18 June 1961 – )
      2. 2. Geraldine Kilcrease m. Creenshaw
        1. 1. Gerald Creenshaw
        2. 2. Sheila Creenshaw
        3. 3. Terry Creenshaw
        4. 4. Monica Creenshaw
        5. 5. Evelyn Creenshaw
        6. 6. Christopher Creenshaw
    3. 3. Leon (J) Johnson (9 Oct 1910 – Feb 6,1983) m. Lena (Mae) Adams (Feb 16, 1915 – Dec 22, 1977)
      1. 1. Clifton (Leo) Johnson (24 Jan 1932 – Jan 2017) m. Dororthy (Mae) Porter (08/28/1934 – )
        1. 1. Cynthia (Ann) Johnson (06/14/1953 – ) m. Bill Stewart (11/13/1955 – )
        2. 2. Clifton (Leo Jr.) Johnson (12/17/1956 – 2/1/2008) m. unknown
        3. 3. Michael (Lane) Johnson (05/16/1962 – ) m. Lori Small (20 March 1962 – )
        4. 4. Donald (Jay) Johnson (06/18/1964 – ) m. Toni Ruybal (04/28/1964 – )
      2. 2. Dorothy (L) Johnson (10-28-1934 – 5 Nov 1934)
      3. 3. Hazel (Marie) Johnson (Jan 13, 1935 – Aug 27, 1979) m. Henry Dewitt (abt 1931 – 26 Mar 2010)
        1. 1. Paulette Dewitt (1969 – )
        2. 2. Jennifer Dewitt
      4. 4. LC Johnson (1937 – 08 December 1938)
      5. 5. Lonnie (J) Johnson (19 Feb 1939 – 23 Sep 2000) m. Sheila (Gail) Ford (abt 1953 – )
        1. 1. Lonnie (J) Johnson (21 Feb1970 – )
      6. 6. Marion Johnson (November 15, 1940 – ) m. Shirley (Ann) Johnson (17 April 1943 – 13 May 2020)
        1. 1. Donna (Lynn) Johnson (1 Jul 1968 – 17 December 2018) m. Mark (Lee) Fleming (December 11, 1967 – )
        2. 2. Kenneth (Todd) Johnson (August 20, 1972 – ) m. Wendy (Michelle) Butler (12 Dec 1973 – ) m. Nikki
      7. 7. Lula (Belle) Johnson (26 Sep 1942 – ) m. Uland Suire (12 Feb 1939 – )
        1. 1. Gregg (Scott) Suire (Nov 18, 1969 – Jan 25, 1985)
        2. 2. Kathy Suire m. Daniel McLaughlin
        3. 3. Sue Suire m. Michael Green (July 6, 1964 – ) m. Ray Johnfroe (January 26,1962 – )
      8. 8. David (Leon) Johnson (25 Oct 1945 – 3/25/2014)
        1. 1. Johnny Johnson ( – 19 Jul 2011)
        2. 2. Mylinda Johnson
      9. 9. Charles (Herburt) Johnson (13 Feb 1947 – 1 Jul 2005) m. Sandra (Kay) Ford (6 Jan 1951 – 24 Apr 2006)
        1. 1. Kelly Johnson
        2. 2. Nicky Johnson
        3. 3. Tracey Johnson
        4. 4. Christy Johnson
      10. 10. Mildred (Elouise) Johnson (June 14, 1949 – ) m. Ronny (Lee) Hayes (28 Oct 1948 – 25 Nov 1992) m. Eddie (Leon) Burchell
        1. 1. Ronny (Lee Hayes) Jr. (04/02/1966 – )
        2. 2. Amy (Lynn) Hayes (08/01/1968 – ) m. Clifford (Wayne) Causey (8 Aug 1966 – ) m. Geoffrey (Marc) Jenkins (3 Jul 1971 – ) m. Richard (David) Gates (14 Sept 1963 – ) m. Scott (John) Lepore (20 Feb 1966 – )
        3. 3. Eddie (Bradford) Burchell (June 11, 1972 – )
      11. 11. Irma (Jean) Johnson (13 Nov – ) m. Butch Porter m. Homer Hostetter (November w,1932 – April 16, 2014)
        1. 1. Leslie Porter (1974 – ) m. George (Perry Book) jr (06-02-1972 – )
        2. 2. Jammy Porter m. Jody Struthers m. Amy
      12. 12. Earnestine Johnson (7 May 1953 – ) m. Freddy Bryan
        1. 1. Gia Bryan
        2. 2. Teresa Bryan
      13. 13. Billy (Ray) Johnson (2 Dec 1954 – ) m. Betty (Jean) Porter
        1. 1. Tiffiny (Kate) Johnson (30 July 1975 – )
        2. 2. April (Leigh) Johnson (17 November 1981 – ) m. Larry (Dean Wells) Jr
        3. 3. Alex (Cole) Johnson (9 Nov 1982 – ) m. Rebecca (Lynn) Thomisee
      14. 14. Jerry (Wayne) Johnson (15 May 1956 – Dec 22, 1986) m. Karen J
    4. 4. Roy (Lee) Johnson (abt 1915 – )
      1. 1. Lori Johnson
      2. 2. Cheryl Johnson
      3. 3. Robin Johnson
    5. 5. Elmer (Lou) Johnson (abt 1916 – )
    6. 6. Audra (May) Johnson (abt 1919 – )
    7. 7. Edward (Lee) Johnson (abt 1923 – )
    8. 8. RL Johnson (abt 1926 – )
  5. 5. Dasie Buffington (Feb 1889 – )
  6. 6. Lilie Buffington (Mar 1891 – 3 Aug 1961)
  7. 7. Docia (Lou) Buffington (17 Mar 1891 – 1916)
  8. 8. Lovie (Dee) Buffington (1 Feb 1893 – 9 Oct 1964)
  9. 9. Lotie Buffington (Feb 1894 – )
  10. 10. Thomas (Newton) Buffington (10 Aug 1896 – 18 Jan 1969)
  11. 11. Benny Buffington (Aug 1897 – 1898)
  12. 12. Alfred (J) Buffington (28 Mar 1900 – 11 Mar 1945) m. Gracy (Jefferson) Nugent (1905 – )
  13. 13. Viola Buffington (7 Aug 1902 – 31 Dec 1968) m. Harvey (W.) Watson (13 Mar 1901 – 17 Nov 1960)
    1. 1. L. (Elleen) Watson (11 SEP 1924 – 17 AUG 1988)
    2. 2. Harvey (Junior) Watson (17 JUL 1927 – 23 NOV 1995)
    3. 3. Herman Watson (25 Jan 1936 – 2013)
    4. 4. Thomas (Jack) Watson (December 26, 1942 – 12 Feb 2012)

Thomas Buffington's Timeline

8 Records

1860
28 Nov 1860
Birth of Thomas Richard Buffington in Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 10
Thomas Richard Buffington resided here in Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States
Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States
1880
1880
Age 20
Thomas Richard Buffington resided here in 6th Ward, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States
6th Ward, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 40
Thomas Richard Buffington resided here in Ward 10, Bonita Precinct, Morehouse, Louisiana
Ward 10, Bonita Precinct, Morehouse, Louisiana
1910
1910
Age 50
Thomas Richard Buffington resided here in Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
1920
1920
Age 60
Thomas Richard Buffington resided here in Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 70
Thomas Richard Buffington resided here in Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
1935
25 Sept 1935
Age 75
Death of Thomas Richard Buffington in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1860
    Event Place: Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: T625_617; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 81; Image: 894.
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] New Orleans, Louisiana Death Records Index, 1804-1949
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 6th Ward, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: T9_457; Family History Film: 1254457; Page: 440.4000; Enumeration District: 56; Image: 0121.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: M593_517; Page: 261A; Image: 525; Family History Library Film: 552016
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: T624_518; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 924.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: M593_517; Page: 261A; Image: 525; Family History Library Film: 552016

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 6th Ward, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 6th Ward, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: T9_457; Family History Film: 1254457; Page: 440.4000; Enumeration District: 56; Image: 0121.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ward 10, Bonita Precinct, Morehouse, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: T624_518; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 924.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: T625_617; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 81; Image: 894.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Sept 1935
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: New Orleans, Louisiana Death Records Index, 1804-1949
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