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William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson 1812 – 1889 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1812

Birth Location: Spartansburg, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 6 Sep 1889

Death Location: Lower Cane Creek Primitive Church, Cleburne, Alabama, USA

Father: William Tolleson

Mother: Mary Hittson

Spouse(s): Mary Easterling, Sarah Easterling

Children(s): James Tolleson, Augustus Tolleson, John Tolleson, Jesse Tolleson, Elizabeth Tollison, William Tolleson, Catherine Tolleson, Green Tolleson, Darcus Tolleson, Sarah Tolleson, Hulda Tolleson, Sarah Tolleson, Hulda Tolleson

In 1812, William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson entered the world in Spartansburg, South Carolina, USA, born to William " Grandsire" Tolleson and Mary Patsy Hittson. In 1850, William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson resided in District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA. William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson married Mary Ann Easterling, Sarah A. Easterling, and had children including James H. Tolleson, Augustus Y. Tolleson, John Andrew Tolleson, Jesse Tolleson, Elizabeth B Tollison, William McMillian Tolleson, Catherine Young Kattie Tolleson, Green Berry Tolleson, Darcus Ann Prudient Tolleson, Sarah Frances Tolleson, Hulda Tolleson, Sarah Frances Tolleson, Hulda Tolleson. William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson passed away in 1889 in Lower Cane Creek Primitive Church, Cleburne, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1812, William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson entered the world in Spartansburg, South Carolina, USA, born to William " Grandsire" Tolleson and Mary Patsy Hittson.
  • In 1850, William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson resided in District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA.
  • William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson married Mary Ann Easterling, Sarah A. Easterling, and had children including James H. Tolleson, Augustus Y. Tolleson, John Andrew Tolleson, Jesse Tolleson, Elizabeth B Tollison, William McMillian Tolleson, Catherine Young Kattie Tolleson, Green Berry Tolleson, Darcus Ann Prudient Tolleson, Sarah Frances Tolleson, Hulda Tolleson, Sarah Frances Tolleson, Hulda Tolleson.
  • William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson passed away in 1889 in Lower Cane Creek Primitive Church, Cleburne, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Tolleson
1787 – 1860
Birth Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
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Mary Hittson
1796 – 1859
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Mary Easterling
1816 – 1865
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Sarah Easterling
1829 – 1893
Birth Location: Coweta, Georgia, United States
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Children(s)

James Tolleson
1837 – 1912
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Augustus Tolleson
1838 – 1863
Birth Location: , , Ga
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John Tolleson
1839 – 1914
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Jesse Tolleson
1841 – 1862
Birth Location: Cleburne, Alabama, United States
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Elizabeth Tollison
1844 – 1923
Birth Location: Benton, Alabama, United States
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William Tolleson
1846 – 1923
Birth Location: Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
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Catherine Tolleson
1848 – 1891
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Green Tolleson
1850 – 1895
Birth Location: Cleburne, Alabama, United States
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Darcus Tolleson
1852 – 1937
Birth Location: Cleburne, Alabama, United States
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Sarah Tolleson
1855 – 1939
Birth Location: Calhoun, Alabama, United States
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Hulda Tolleson
1861 – 1870
Birth Location: Alabama
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Sarah Tolleson
1855 – 1939
Birth Location: Calhoun, Alabama, United States
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Hulda Tolleson
1861 – 1870
Birth Location: Alabama
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William Tolleson's Ancestors

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William Tolleson
1812 – 1889
Birth Place: Spartansburg, South Carolina, USA
Parents
William " Grandsire" Tolleson
1787 – 1860
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Mary (Patsy) Hittson
1796 – 1859
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Daniel Tolleson
1765 – 1830
South Carolina, United States
Mary (Polly) Smith
1771 – 1877
South Carolina
Alexander Hittson
1754 – 1823
Prince William, Virginia, British Colonial America
Rhoda Dodson
1767 – 1814
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Tolleson
1740 – 1821
Sarah Wilson
1741 – 1871
Capt. Smith
1742 – 1821
"Lurana", Phelps
1745 – 1826
Boyce Eidson
1725 – 1776
Frances Shelton
1730 – 1778
Thomas Dodson
1728 – 1816
Mary Neville
1730 – 1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Tolleson
1720 – 1821
Elizabeth Smith
1681 – 1745
John Wilson
1735 – 1794
Dinah Cook
1737 – 1821
Captain Smith
1720 – 1776
Elizabeth Carraway
1726 – 1776
Rachel McElroy
1713 – 1765
Edward Eidson
1680 – 1732
Penelope Kelly
1683 – 1732
Edward Eidson
1680 – 1732
Penelope Kelly
1683 – 1732
Thomas Dodson
1707 – 1783
Elizabeth Rose
1706 – 1766
Joseph Neville
1707 – 1790
Martha Bohannon
1710 – 1762

William Tolleson's Descendants

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William ((Billy) Thomas) Tolleson (28 May 1812 – 6 Sep 1889) m. Mary (Ann) Easterling (1816 – 1865) m. Sarah (A.) Easterling (1829 – 28 Mar 1893)
  1. 1. James (H.) Tolleson (4 Jun 1837 – 28 Sep 1912) m. Mary (Ann Elizabeth) Lowery (1843 – 13 Dec 1913)
    1. 1. Alonzo (E. J.) Tolleson (Abt 1874 – )
    2. 2. Lawson (G.) Tolleson (Abt 1878 – )
  2. 2. Augustus (Y.) Tolleson (22 Oct 1838 – 20 Mar 1863)
  3. 3. John (Andrew) Tolleson (21 Dec 1839 – 19 May 1914) m. Amanda (M. Elizabeth) Edwards (9 Apr 1842 – 29 Jun 1930) m. Amanda Tolleson (9 April 1842 – 29 June 1930)
    1. 1. Mary (F) Tolleson (Oct – )
    2. 2. William (Elias) Tolleson (15 April 1861 – 1 July 1942) m. Rebecca Howle
      1. 1. Frances (Tolleson) Parks (30 May 1890 – Mar 1981)
    3. 3. Augustus (W) Tolison (abt 1864 – )
    4. 4. Jesse (R) Tolleson (8 February 1876 – 20 January 1962)
  4. 4. Jesse Tolleson (18 Dec 1841 – 6 Jul 1862) m. Mary (Susan) Pesnell (27 Mar 1841 – 5 Jun 1894)
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Hurst (8 September 1861 – 3 May 1951)
    2. 2. Jesse (James) Tolleson (1862 – 1928) m. Martha (Jane) Tolleson (abt 1862 – Abt 1942)
      1. 1. Effie (J) Tollison (1887 – )
      2. 2. Sarah (E) Tollison (1890 – )
      3. 3. Charles (Cleveland) Tolleson (18 December 1893 – 27 April 1932)
        1. 1. Cleve (R.) Tolleson (24 August 1921 – 23 October 1987)
      4. 4. Esta (E) Tollison (1896 – )
      5. 5. Jessie (W) Tollison (1899 – )
      6. 6. Susan (Carolyn) Tolleson (9 May 1901 – 20 August 1960) m. Harry (Weaver) Long (5 November 1892 – 18 March 1972)
        1. 1. Harry (Weaver) Long (28 January 1923 – 4 February 2007) m. Juanita (Lenora) Long (18 June 1926 – 25 December 1983)
        2. 2. William (E) Long (abt 1927 – )
      7. 7. Mary Tollison (1906 – )
  5. 5. Elizabeth (B) Tollison (8 Jan 1844 – 24 Dec 1923) m. William (R.) Barker (30 Jan 1843 – 4 Aug 1908)
  6. 6. William (McMillian) Tolleson (17 Oct 1846 – 8 Feb 1923) m. Sarah (Margaret) Edwards (31 Aug 1847 – 13 Feb 1907) m. Janie (Adeline) Barfield (5 Nov 1849 – 5 Mar 1939)
    1. 1. Mary (Frances) Tolleson (21 Oct 1865 – 22 Jun 1950)
    2. 2. Laura (N) Tolleson (18 May 1870 – 21 May 1870)
    3. 3. Lemmie (E) Tolleson (09 Jul 1871 – 13 Dec 1875)
    4. 4. William (Lazarus) Tolleson (25 Apr 1874 – 05 Jun 1939)
    5. 5. Elijah (Augustus) Tolleson (09 Aug 1876 – 16 Jun 1950) m. Melissa (Jane "Janie" Howle) (Tolleson) (20 May 1872 – 8 Nov 1942)
      1. 1. Samuel Tolleson (abt 1913 – ) m. Liliy (M) Tolleson (abt 1920 – )
        1. 1. Sara (F) Tolleson (abt 1940 – )
        2. 2. John (Shell) Tolleson (abt 1942 – 5 Mar 2014) m. Dera (Marie) Threet
        3. 3. Billy (J) Tolleson (abt 1945 – )
    6. 6. Elisha ("Jack" Jackson) Tolleson (26 Sep 1878 – 01 Jul 1954)
    7. 7. Silas (Eafus) Tolleson (Nov 1880 – Jul 1932) m. Lola Tolleson (21 June 1889 – 3 April 1964)
      1. 1. Albert (Vernon) Tolleson (30 December 1912 – 6 September 1997) m. Mildred Tolleson
    8. 8. Enoch (Robinson) Tolleson (07 Feb 1883 – 29 Oct 1964)
    9. 9. Lillie (Celestial) Tolleson (25 Oct 1885 – 23 Apr 1976)
    10. 10. Aaron (Titus) Tolleson (09 Nov 1887 – 24 Jul 1964)
    11. 11. B (A) Tolleson (13 Apr 1892 – 20 Apr 1892)
    12. 12. Elizabeth Johnson (abt 1886 – )
    13. 13. Belle Johnson (abt 1889 – )
    14. 14. Ruth (M) Johnson (abt 1891 – )
  7. 7. Catherine (Young Kattie) Tolleson (8 May 1848 – 9 Jan 1891) m. William (Henry) Edwards (20 Aug 1847 – 13 Jan 1920)
  8. 8. Green (Berry) Tolleson (1 Aug 1850 – 3 Dec 1895) m. Louisa (Minerva (Tolleson)) Edwards (17 May 1854 – 19 Nov 1923)
    1. 1. Asa (Columbus) Tolleson (10 Jul 1872 – 16 Jul 1964) m. Ollie (Ann) Austin (3 February 1878 – 11 August 1956)
      1. 1. Hattie Tolleson (30 Nov 1897 – 1979)
      2. 2. William (Hoyt) Tolleson (20 Aug 1899 – 12 Apr 1956)
      3. 3. Herschel (Greenberry) Tolleson (8 January 1904 – 30 December 1995) m. Marjorie (Merle) Tolleson (16 Sept 1912 – 17 Jun 1991)
        1. 1. Marian (Rose) Tolleson (21 Apr 1931 – 2 Nov 1997)
        2. 2. Margaret (Merle) Tolleson (19 Dec 1932 – 14 Dec 1994)
      4. 4. Hessie (L) Tolleson (4 Dec 1906 – Mar 1977)
      5. 5. Addie (Idella) Tolleson (22 January 1910 – 9 September 1993)
      6. 6. Atha (Leona) Tolleson (22 January 1910 – 19 September 2011)
      7. 7. Hugh (Dorsey) Tolleson (10 July 1916 – 2 April 2001) m. Elizabeth (Ann) Tolleson (9 March 1915 – 7 March 1999)
        1. 1. Thomas (Hugh Hugh) Tolleson (5/22/1945 – 13 Mar 2013)
        2. 2. Mary (K) Talleson (abt 1949 – )
    2. 2. Ozanna (Lumpkin) Tolleson (28 Dec 1873 – 3 Jun 1943) m. Ora (Alma) Lockwood (20 Feb 1878 – 27 Dec 1949)
      1. 1. Floyd (Jackson) Tolleson (6 November 1900 – 4 March 1910)
      2. 2. Marvin (Dolphus) Tolleson (05 Feb 1903 – 25 Jun 1993) m. Dora (Mae) Holtzclaw (10 July 1908 – Jun 1996)
        1. 1. Charles (E) Tolleson (abt 1931 – )
      3. 3. Nettie (Leona) Tolleson (26 Sep 1905 – 21 April 1998)
      4. 4. Alvin (Roy) Tolleson (Feb 13, 1908 – 16 Jan 1968) m. Lessie (Sue) Avery (Feb 29, 1904 – 21 August 1975)
        1. 1. Sherwell (Klawyn) Tolleson (19 March 1935 – 13 August 2018) m. Barbara (Ann) Roberts
      5. 5. Grace (Elizabeth) Tolleson (7 May 1912 – 3 October 2002)
      6. 6. Grethel (Maude) Tolleson (10 January 1914 – 26 November 1995)
    3. 3. William (Andrew) Tolleson (25 Dec 1875 – 9 Jul 1952) m. Mollie (Isabelle) Owen (1876 – 11 Feb 1964)
      1. 1. Tolleson (1897 – 1897)
      2. 2. Rufus Tolleson (16 Jul 1897 – 25 Jul 1897)
      3. 3. Ruth (Leona) Tolleson (13 Jun 1898 – 11 Jan 1976) m. Otis Bennett (13 Jul 1893 – 2 Oct 1982)
      4. 4. William (Rufus) Tolleson (18 Jan 1900 – 7 Sep 1968) m. Mildred (Loretta) Kitchens (22 Mar 1910 – )
        1. 1. Sarah (M) Tolleson (abt 1930 – Abt 2002) m. James (C.) Johnson
        2. 2. Billie (W) Talleson (abt 1937 – )
      5. 5. Paul (Jackson) Tolleson (11 Nov 1901 – 22 Oct 1965) m. Cleo Cole (20 Apr 1904 – 13 Aug 1989)
        1. 1. Martha (Ann) Tolleson (29 Jul 1933 – 29 Jul 1933)
        2. 2. Paul (Jackson) Tolleson (20 Apr 1950 – 31 Jul 2014) m. Judy Jones (Oct 1950 – ) m. Sue (Ellen) Crenshaw (10 Jul 1953 – 3 Mar 2023)
      6. 6. Earl (L) TOLLESON (1902 – )
      7. 7. Minnie (L) Tollorson (29 Aug 1903 – 22 Feb 1953) m. Jesse (Robert) Hall (23 Nov 1901 – 22 Sep 1975)
      8. 8. Nellie (J.) Tolleson (28 Jul 1906 – 10 Mar 1997) m. Thomas (Cook) Allum (27 December 1906 – July 1989)
        1. 1. Phillip (D) Allums (11 June 1934 – 31 December 2020) m. Peggy (A) Allum
      9. 9. Tolleson (1915 – 1915)
      10. 10. Owen (Alphus) Tolleson (26 Sep 1917 – 25 Aug 2003) m. Gladys (Ruby) Tolleson (7 December 1925 – 2 November 2008)
        1. 1. Judith Ayers (24 September 1942 – 29 September 2010)
        2. 2. William (Owen) Tolleson (2 December 1944 – 13 June 2005)
        3. 3. David (Leslie) Tolleson (6 February 1950 – 2 June 2020)
        4. 4. Scottie Boozer
        5. 5. Rita Boozer
    4. 4. Miley (Elizabeth) Tolleson (10 February 1878 – 20 February 1955) m. William (Eligh Eli) Barker (18 Apr 1876 – 28 Jan 1968)
    5. 5. Gus Tolleson (Abt Jul 1880 – 12 Dec 1946)
    6. 6. Jessie (Oduston) Tolleson (4 Jul 1880 – 12 Sep 1946) m. Rosalie Evans (1883 – 14 October 1985)
      1. 1. Alton Tolleson (abt 1906 – )
      2. 2. Robert (Edwin) Tolleson (3 Dec 1909 – Dec 1975) m. Mary (Eileen) Huster (1911 – 2001)
        1. 1. Robert (H) Tolleson (abt 1938 – )
        2. 2. Gerald (P) Tolleson (abt 1943 – )
        3. 3. Stephen (P) Tolleson (abt 1947 – 2022)
        4. 4. James (Richard) Tolleson (11 December 1950 – 28 October 1992)
      3. 3. Harold Tolleson (abt 1914 – )
      4. 4. Carl Tolleson (abt 1916 – ) m. Lois (F) Tolleson (abt 1918 – )
        1. 1. Carl Tolleson (abt 1941 – )
        2. 2. Thomas (A) Tolleson (abt 1943 – )
        3. 3. Carolyn (J) Tolleson (abt 1946 – )
      5. 5. John (Wesley) Tolleson (13 September 1917 – 24 October 2008) m. Rose (Marie) McClure (abt 1922 – 11 March 2017)
        1. 1. Olivia (Rose) Tolleson
      6. 6. Posey Tolleson (abt 1919 – )
      7. 7. Dus Tolleson (abt 1924 – )
      8. 8. Hobart Tolleson (abt 1927 – )
      9. 9. George Tolleson (abt 1928 – )
    7. 7. Mary (A Mollie) Tolleson (Oct 1883 – 1941) m. Harvey (Washington) Liner (Aug 1873 – 1952)
    8. 8. Mary (Ada) Tolleson (Oct 1883 – Nov 1888)
    9. 9. Mary (Ada) Tolleson (Oct 1883 – Nov 1888)
    10. 10. Mary (A Mollie) Tolleson (1885 – 22 May 1941) m. S (J) Hicks
    11. 11. Stephen (Luther) Tolleson (26 Nov 1886 – 2 Jul 1963) m. Essie (Frances) Austin (Dec 1890 – 16 Dec 1966)
      1. 1. Stephen (Luther) Tolleson (abt 1927 – )
    12. 12. Katie (Leona) Tolleson (18 Jun 1888 – 23 May 1966) m. William (Bartlett) Owen (abt 1881 – Abt 1941)
    13. 13. Lemuel (Arthur) Tolleson (September 15, 1891 – 12 August 1967) m. Lula (Ellen) Vaughn (2 Feb 1897 – 6 April 2000)
      1. 1. Grace (Ellen) Lockhart (16 July 1920 – 26 June 2007)
      2. 2. Lemuel (Arthur) Tolleson (7 December 1926 – 25 May 2003)
      3. 3. Mary (Lou) Duncan (21 July 1929 – 25 August 2009)
      4. 4. John (Franklin) Tolleson (1 January 1933 – 6 December 2015)
      5. 5. Vaughan (Earl) Tolleson (2 October 1934 – 15 July 2008)
      6. 6. Lula (Ethel) Tolleson (6 February 1937 – 21 July 2017)
      7. 7. Shirley (June) Mozley (1 December 1938 – 23 September 2005)
    14. 14. Neal (Hampton) Tolleson (25 Feb 1894 – 1 Nov 1973) m. Zera (Ann) Webb (Dec 1902 – 20 Dec 1992)
      1. 1. Mary (Eunice) Little (15 April 1922 – 22 July 1976)
      2. 2. Neal (Leon) Tolleson (18 October 1923 – 27 March 1945)
      3. 3. Wilbur (Mitchell) Tolleson (1 November 1924 – 30 September 2008) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Bunn (04 May 1930 – 11 May 2001)
        1. 1. Michael (Leon) Tolleson (abt 1947 – ) m. Wilda (Sue) Winn (abt 1948 – )
        2. 2. Suzan (Kay) Tolleson (15 Aug 1954 – 22 Nov 1999) m. Jerry (Crain) Stubbs
        3. 3. Wilda (W.) Tolleson
        4. 4. Zera (Webb) Tolleson
        5. 5. Neal (H.) Tolleson
        6. 6. George Barr
        7. 7. Gail (Tolleson) Todt
        8. 8. Angela (Tolleson) Barr
      4. 4. Lera (Eloise) Edwards (27 April 1926 – 11 April 2000)
      5. 5. Reba (Louise) Bethea (24 August 1927 – 10 April 2008)
      6. 6. Eddie (Lee) Tolleson (22 April 1929 – 23 April 1929)
      7. 7. Betty (Sue) Tolleson (27 May 1930 – 31 May 1966) m. William (Ray) Smith (abt 1931 – )
      8. 8. Floy (Jo) Hammett (20 November 1931 – 23 June 2000)
  9. 9. Darcus (Ann Prudient) Tolleson (18 May 1852 – 6 Jun 1937) m. John (Thomas) Hale (20 May 1851 – 29 Oct 1904)
  10. 10. Sarah (Frances) Tolleson (7 Jan 1855 – 7 Mar 1939) m. James Reid (11 Sep 1848 – 22 Jul 1932)
    1. 1. Nancy (Elzora) Barker (21 June 1873 – 27 March 1939)
    2. 2. William (Asa) Reid (4 July 1877 – 10 December 1959)
    3. 3. Thomas (Gus) Reid (18 October 1879 – 13 January 1968)
  11. 11. Hulda Tolleson (1861 – 1870)

William Tolleson's Timeline

11 Records

1812
28 May 1812
Birth of William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson in Spartansburg, , South Carolina, USA
Spartansburg, , South Carolina, USA
1812
28 May 1812
Birth of William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson in Spartansburg, South Carolina, USA
Spartansburg, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 38
William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson resided here in District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA
District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA
1866
1866
Age 54
William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson resided here in Calhoun, Alabama
Calhoun, Alabama
1867
1867
Age 55
William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson resided here in Franklin, Alabama, USA
Franklin, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 58
William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson resided here in Township 15 Range 11, Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Township 15 Range 11, Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1880
11 Jun 1880
Age 68
William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson resided here in Township 15, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Township 15, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1881
16 Jul 1881
Age 69
William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson - Probate in Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1889
6 Sep 1889
Age 77
Death of William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson in Lower Cane Creek, Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Lower Cane Creek, Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1889
6 Sep 1889
Age 77
Death of William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson in Lower Cane Creek Primitive Church, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Lower Cane Creek Primitive Church, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1889
Sep 1889
Age 77
Burial of William (Billy) Thomas Tolleson in Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, United States
Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1812
    Event Place: Spartansburg, , South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15 Range 11, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: M593_9; Page: 365B
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1812
    Event Place: Spartansburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 28, Benton, Alabama; Roll: 1; Page: 280a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Calhoun, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., State Census, 1820-1866

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Franklin, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Voter Registration, 1867

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 15 Range 11, Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15 Range 11, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: M593_9; Page: 365B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Township 15, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Township 15, Cleburne, Alabama; Archive Collection Number: M279; Roll: 27; Page: 8; Line: 5; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cleburne, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1753-1999, Wills, 1867-1937; Minutes, 1869-1944; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Cleburne County); Probate Place: Cleburne, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1889
    Event Place: Lower Cane Creek, Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1889
    Event Place: Lower Cane Creek Primitive Church, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Sep 1889
    Event Place: Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1881
    Event Place: Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1753-1999, Wills, 1867-1937; Minutes, 1869-1944; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Cleburne County); Probate Place: Cleburne, Alabama
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