FORTSON FAMILY

(of Elbert Co. GA, Greene Co. AL, MS, LA & TX)

GENERATION NO. 1

1. William1 FORTSON was born 28 Feb 1774 in Orange Co., VA, Br. Colonies. He was the son of Thomas FORTSON, Jr. and Rachel WINN. William died 9 Jan 1846 in Eutaw, Greene Co., AL, and was buried Jan 1846 in Eutaw, Greene Co., AL. He married Ann HIGGINBOTHAM 7 Aug 1794 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. She was born 8 May 1772 in Amherst Co., VA, Br. Colonies, the daughter of Col. Samuel HIGGINBOTHAM and Jane SATTERWHITE. Ann died 21 Apr 1852 in Eutaw, Greene Co., AL and was buried Apr 1852 in Eutaw, Greene Co., AL.

He was in the War if 1812, GA Militia. His tombstone in the Old Mitchell Cemetery in Greene Co, AL, said that he was born in Culpepper Co, VA, but his father was in Orange Co. in the 1790 Census.

They had 12 children:

2. F i. Jane FORTSON, born 3 Feb 1796 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. She married Abraham BUFORD about 1814 in GA. He was born before 1796. Jane died before Dec 1845 in GA/AL. There are no known children from this marriage.

+ 3. F ii. Rachel Winn FORTSON, born 20 Oct 1797, died 3 Dec 1872.

+ 4. M iii. Samuel Higginbotham FORTSON, born 10 Jun 1799, died 1838.

+ 5. F iv. Elizabeth FORTSON, born 19 Mar 1801.

+ 6. M v. William Thomas FORTSON, born 19 Dec 1802, died 16 Jul 1866.

+ 7. F vi. Frances (Fannie) FORTSON, born 17 Oct 1804, died before 1846.

+ 8. M vii. Elijah Satterwhite FORTSON, born 8 Aug 1806, died 6 Jan 1892.

9. M viii. Jeptha V. FORTSON, born 20 Jul 1808 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA.

+ 10. F ix. Ann FORTSON, born 26 Feb 1810, died before 2 Dec 1845.

+ 11. M x. Roderick R. FORTSON, born 28 Oct 1811, died after 1860.

+ 12. M xi. Peter E. FORTSON, born 31 Dec 1814, died 7 Mar 1870.

+ 13. M xii. Aaron J. FORTSON, born 26 Jul 1816, died before 1880.

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GENERATION NO. 2

3. Rachel Winn2 FORTSON (1.William1) was born 20 Oct 1797 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. Rachel died 3 Dec 1872 in Grand Cane, DeSoto Par., LA, and was buried Dec 1872 in Grand Cane, DeSoto Par., LA. She married Burrell RIDGEWAY 1812 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. He was born 1 May 1794 in VA. Burrell died about 1850 in Greene Co., AL. Rachel and her family moved to Greene Co, AL in 1833-35. About 1854, she and her daughter, Rachel, moved to Caddo Par, LA, where another daughter lived. She is buried in the Old Hazelwood Cemetery near Grand Cane, DeSoto Parish, LA. They had 10 children:

14. M i. William RIDGEWAY, born 1813 in Elbert Co., GA. He married L. W. ______ about 1836/1850 in Greene Co., AL. She was born after 1813. He was in the 1850 Census of Greene Co, AL and was named in his father's will in 1850.

15. M ii. Drury T. RIDGEWAY, born 1818 in Elbert Co., GA. He married Sarah Ann RAYNES after 1836 in Greene Co., AL. She was born after 1818. He was in the 1850 Census of Greene Co, AL and was named in his father's will in 1850 and his grandfather's will in 1846.

+ 16. F iii. Elizabeth A. RIDGEWAY, born 1820, died 13 Mar 1862.

17. M iv. Eleazer C. RIDGEWAY, born 1823 in Elbert Co., GA. He married Elvira POWELL about 1851 in Greene Co., AL. She was born after 1823.

18. F v. Frances Jane RIDGEWAY, born 10 Dec 1826 in Elbert Co., GA. She married (1) Mr.________ WILSON about 1844/1846 in Greene Co., AL. He was born before 1826. Frances next married (2) James M. WILLIAMS 24 Aug 1848 in Greene Co., AL. He was born 15 Apr 1818 in Warren Co., GA. Frances died 7 Jan 1905 in Grand Cane, DeSoto Par., LA. This family was in Grand Cane, DeSoto Par, LA by 3 Dec 1872. She is buried in the Old Hazelwood Cemetery in Grand Cane.

19. M vi. Richard F(ortson) RIDGEWAY, born 1829 in Elbert Co., GA. He married Susan EVANS after 1850 in DeSoto Par., LA. She was born after 1829.

20. M vii. Early W. RIDGEWAY, (Twin), born 1831 in Elbert Co., GA.

21. M viii. Irvin RIDGEWAY, (Twin), born 1831 in Elbert Co., GA.

22. M ix. Burrell Tennyson RIDGEWAY, born 1833 in Elbert Co., GA. He married Lula COLVIN after 1853 in Greene Co., AL. She was born after 1833.

+ 23. F x. Rachel Lucy Wynn RIDGEWAY, born 26 Jun 1836, died 15 Feb 1918.

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4. Samuel Higginbotham2 FORTSON (1.William1) was born 10 Jun 1799 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. Samuel died 1838 in Greene Co., AL, and was buried 1838 in Greene Co., AL. He died Intestate in Greene Co, AL. His death and issue can be proven only by Court records in Lauderdale Co, MS in the 1850's when his sons tried to get their share of William Fortson's estate. Sam married (1) Vilate HIGGINBOTHAM 8 Dec 1819 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. She was born about 1800 in VA/GA. Vilate died before Jan 1829 in Eutaw, Greene Co., AL. Her parents are unknown, but I suspect she and Sam were 2nd or 3rd cousins. No children have yet been identified.

Samuel next married (2) Mary ALFORD 15 Jan 1829 in Eutaw, Greene Co., AL, USA. She was born about 1807 in Franklin Co., NC, the daughter of Jacob ALFORD and Milbre GRAY. Mary died about 1858 in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS, and was buried about 1858 in Lauderdale Co., MS. They had 4 children:

+ 24. F i. Nancy Jane FORTSON, born 1829 Greene Co. AL.

+ 25. M ii. William George FORTSON, born 1834, died 24 May 1918.

+ 26. M iii. Joseph Gail FORTSON, born 12 Feb 1836, died 6 Apr 1907.

+ 27. F iv. Sara Alford FORTSON, born about 1837, died after 1880.

Mary also married William MCLEMORE 12 Jul 1840 in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS. He was born about 1804 in NC, the son of Amos MCLEMORE and Equilla.

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5. Elizabeth2 FORTSON (1.William1) was born 19 Mar 1801 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. She married (1) Simeon MAXWELL. They had 1 child:

+ 28. F i. Amanda MAXWELL, born 1822.

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6. William Thomas2 FORTSON (1.William1) was born 19 Dec 1802 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. William died 16 Jul 1866 in DeSoto Par., LA, and was buried Jul 1866 in DeSoto Par., LA. He married (1) Sarah H. SHACKELFORD 22 Nov 1821 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. She was born after 1802. Sarah died about 1847 in Caddo Par., LA. The family moved to DeSoto Parish, LA in the 1850's. They had 9 children:

+ 29. F i. Sarah Ann FORTSON, born about 1823 in GA/AL, died before Aug 1844.

30. F ii. ________ (Girl) FORTSON, born about 1823/1825 in Greene Co., AL. This may be Addie Fortson .

31. M iii. William H. FORTSON, born about 1828 in Greene Co., AL, died Apr 1850 in LA. Died of Typhoid; Single?; No known Children.

32. F iv. ________ (Girl) FORTSON, born about 1825/1830 in Greene Co., AL. Source 1840 Census

33. F v. ________ (Girl) FORTSON, born about 1825/1830 in Greene Co., AL. Source 1840 Census

34. M vi. Andrew Jackson FORTSON, born 8 Feb 1830 in Greene Co., AL. See Boyd pg. 319.

35. M vii. (Son) FORTSON, born about 1832/1835 in Greene Co., AL, died before 1850 in AL/LA. Source: 1840 Census.

36. M viii. Thomas Jefferson (Jeff) FORTSON, born about 1834 in Greene Co., AL. See Boyd pg. 319.

37. M ix. Richard FORTSON, born about 1836/1845 in Caddo Par., LA. See Boyd pg. 319.

William next married (2) Nancy JOHNSON 16 Dec 1847 in Caddo Par., LA. She was born after 1802. Nancy died before 1860 in LA. They had 1 child:

38. F x. Elizabeth (Betty) FORTSON, born about 1848 in Caddo Par., LA. She married J. H. JOHNSON 25 Nov 1868 in DeSoto Par., LA.

Nancy also married Mr. ________ EVANS before 1846 in LA. No known children by this marriage.

William next married (3) Elizabeth HALL about 1851/1860 in LA. She was born after 1802. Elizabeth died before 1851 in LA. No children have yet been identified.

Elizabeth also married Mr. ________ MCGOWAN before 1848 in LA. He was born before 1802.

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7. Frances (Fannie)2 FORTSON (1.William1) was born 17 Oct 1804 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. Frances died before 1846 in AL. She married Henry? HARRIS about 1821 in Greene Co., AL. He was born before 1805. Henry? died before 1806. They had 1 child:

+ 39. M i. William Fortson HARRIS, born about 1822.

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8. Elijah Satterwhite2 FORTSON (1.William1) was born 8 Aug 1806 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. Elijah died as a result of a fall 6 Jan 1892 in Keachi, Caddo Par., LA, and was buried in Fortson Cem., Caddo Par., LA. They lived in Leake Co, MS ca. 1841 and in Panola Co, TX ca. 1848-58. He married (1) Mary Ann Elizabeth RICHARDSON 4 Feb 1827 in Greene Co., AL. She was born 1810 in NC, the daughter of William RICHARDSON and Betsy Harrison. Mary died 4 Dec 1870 in Caddo Par., LA, and was buried in Fortson Cem., Caddo Par., LA.
They had 12 children:

+ 40. M i. Francis Marion FORTSON, born about 1828, died 25 Oct 1902.

+ 41. M ii. James A. FORTSON, born 21 Nov 1829, died 1899.

+ 42. M iii. Elijah Richardson FORTSON, born 8 Aug 1831, died 30 Jan 1905.

+ 43. M iv. Jeptha Lafayette (J.L.) FORTSON, born 6 Sep 1833, died 28 Mar 1888.

44. M v. William Green FORTSON, born about 1835 in Greene Co., AL, died Aug 1881. Lived in Panola Co, TX 1860.

45. M vi. Washington Pegram FORTSON, born about 1837 in Greene Co., AL, died 1889.

+ 46. F vii. Martha E. FORTSON, born about 1839, died 7 Oct 1878.

47. M viii. Willey A. FORTSON, born 19 Dec 1840 in Greene Co., AL, died 17 Jan 1856 in Caddo Par., LA, and was buried in Fortson Cem..

48. M ix. Newton Jasper FORTSON, born 21 Aug 1842 in Greene Co., AL, died 1 Dec 1843 in Clinton, Greene Co., AL, and was buried in Hicks Cem., Greene Co., AL.

49. F x. Mary Frances FORTSON, born about 1845 in Greene Co., AL, died 2 Oct 1873 in LA.

50. F xi. Theodosia A. FORTSON, born 18 Apr 1847 in Caddo Par., LA, died 22 May 1851 in Caddo Par., LA, and was buried in Fortson Cem..

51. F xii. Nancy FORTSON, born 28 Nov 1849 in Caddo Par., LA, died 23 Mar 1851 in Caddo Par., LA, and was buried in Fortson Cem..

Elijah next married (2) Elizabeth DOLLAHITE 2 Jan 1872 in Rusk Co., TX. She was born about 1810 in NC. Elizabeth died of breast Cancer, 4 Oct 1880 in Caddo Par., LA. No children have yet been identified.

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10. Ann2 FORTSON (1.William1) was born 26 Feb 1810 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. Ann died before 2 Dec 1845 in Greene Co., AL. She married Mr. ________ WILSON about 1829 in Greene Co., AL. He was born before 1810. They had 1 child:

52. M i. William Fortson WILSON, born about 1830/1839 in Greene Co., AL. He was living when his grandfather's will was written in Jan 1846.

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11. Roderick R.2 FORTSON (1.William1) was born 28 Oct 1811 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. Roderick died after 1860 in DeSoto Par., LA. He was a Baptist minister by vocation and a farmer to feed his family. He married (1) Harriet RICKS 4 Jul 1831 in Greene Co., AL. She was born after 1810, the daughter of Josiah RICKS. Harriet died about 1845/1846 in Leake Co., MS. (Source of children- Census) They had 6 children:

+ 53. M i. Josiah Ricks FORTSON, born about 1832, died after 1880.

+ 54. F ii. Sarah A(nn) FORTSON, born about 1835, died 1854.

+ 55. M iii. Roderick S. FORTSON, born Jan 1838, died after 1910.

56. F iv. Virginia H. FORTSON, born about 1839 in Leake Co., MS.

57. F v. Amanda G. FORTSON, born about 1840 in Leake Co., MS, died 3 Nov 1923 in LA.

58. M vi. William P. FORTSON, born about 1845 in Leake Co., MS. He was in the CSA.

Roderick next married (2) Catherine E. WILLIAMS 17 Dec 1846 in DeSoto Par., LA. She was born about 1821 in MS. Catherine died after 1860 in LA. They had 3 children:

59. M vii. Samuel P. FORTSON, born about 1847 in DeSoto Par., LA. He was in the CSA.

60. M viii. Thomas P. FORTSON, born about 1849 in DeSoto Par., LA, died before 1860 in LA.

61. F ix. Kate FORTSON, born about 1850 in DeSoto Par., LA.

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12. Peter E.2 FORTSON (1.William1) was born 31 Dec 1814 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. Peter died 7 Mar 1870 in DeSoto Par., LA, and was buried Mar 1870 in DeSoto Par., LA. The name of his wife is not known. There was no record of his marriage in Greene Co, AL, but he was there in 1850 with his widowed mother, Ann, and his (?) son. It is possible that this "son" is a nephew, an illegitimate son or just adopted. In 1840, Peter was 25, living with his parents, but with no small child. Later in life, Peter was a minister. He was in the CSA, a Pvt. in the 2nd LA Inf. and 19th LA Inf. They had 1 child:

62. M i. Elijah H. FORTSON, born about 1835 in Greene Co., AL. He was in the CSA, a Private in the 2nd LA Infantry and the 19th LA Infantry.

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13. Aaron J.2 FORTSON (1.William1) was born 26 Jul 1816 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA. Aaron died before 1880 in Van Zandt Co., TX. He lived in Leake Co, MS about 1836-40, near his brother Roderick. He moved to Caddo Parish, LA about 1845-47, but was in DeSoto Parish by 1860. He moved to Van Zandt Co, TX before 1880. He was in the CSA, a Corporal in the 2nd LA Cavalry. He married Pamelia WILLBANKS 10 Oct 1835 in Greene Co., AL. She was born 1818 in Scotland. Pamelia died after 1880 in Van Zandt Co., TX. They had 5 children:

63. F i. Nancy FORTSON, born about 1836 in Greene Co., AL.

64. F ii. Martha Jane FORTSON, born about 1838 in Leake Co., MS. She married Volsey ROMBY 6 Jan 1858 in Caddo Par., LA. He was born before 1838.

65. F iii. Victoria E. FORTSON, born about 1840 in Leake Co., MS.

+ 66. M iv. Jeptha M. FORTSON, born about 1845, died after 1910.

67. F v. Pamelia FORTSON, born about 1847 in Caddo Par., LA.

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GENERATION NO. 3

16. Elizabeth A.3 RIDGEWAY (3.Rachel2, 1.William1) was born 1820 in Elbert Co., GA. Elizabeth died 13 Mar 1862 in Greene Co., AL. She married Ransom PENDERGRASS 17 Jan 1837 in Greene Co., AL. He was born 1800 in NC. Ransom died 1863 in Greene Co., AL. They had 12 children:

68. F i. Martha J. PENDERGRASS, born 1838 in Greene Co., AL.

69. F ii. Julia A. PENDERGRASS, born 1840 in Greene Co., AL.

70. F iii. Dicia A. PENDERGRASS, born 1842 in Greene Co., AL.

71. F iv. Mary J. PENDERGRASS, born 1844 in Greene Co., AL.

72. M v. Thomas T. H. PENDERGRASS, born 1845 in Greene Co., AL.

73. F vi. Ida PENDERGRASS, born about 1846/1847 in Greene Co., AL. She married Robert UPCHURCH about 1864/1866 in Greene Co., AL. He was born before 1846.

74. F vii. Bell PENDERGRASS, born about 1847/1848 in Greene Co., AL. She married A. QUARLES. He was born before 1847.

75. F viii. Dee PENDERGRASS, born about 1848/1849 in Greene Co., AL. She married ________ KELLY, Mr.. He was born before 1848.

76. M ix. Wid PENDERGRASS, born about 1849/1851 in Greene Co., AL.

+ 77. F x. Amanda Rachel PENDERGRASS, born 3 Jan 1852, died 8 Sep 1914.

78. M xi. Steve PENDERGRASS, born after 1853 in Greene Co., AL. He married Mattie HENDERSON. She was born after 1853.

79. F xii. Josephine PENDERGRASS, born after 1854 in Greene Co., AL.

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23. Rachel Lucy Wynn3 RIDGEWAY (3.Rachel2, 1.William1) was born 26 Jun 1836 in Greene Co., AL. Rachel died 15 Feb 1918 in Mansfield, DeSoto Par., LA. She married John Berry HILL 25 Apr 1857 in Shreveport, DeSoto Par., LA. He was born 1833 in Greene Co., AL, the son of Berry HILL and Elizabeth REACH. John died 1862, and was buried 1862 in Caddo Par., LA. He may have been in the CSA. They had 2 children:

+ 80. M i. William Berry HILL, born 25 Mar 1858, died 27 Jan 1939.

+ 81. F ii. Mary Jane HILL, born 30 Sep 1860, died after 1958.

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24. Nancy Jane3 FORTSON (4.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born 1829 in Eutaw, Greene Co., AL. She married James Eli DAWSON 6 Feb 1845 in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS, USA. He was born about 1822 in SC, the son of Benjamin H. DAWSON. Eli died after 1857 in AL/MS. They had 3 children:

+ 82. M i. William Gray DAWSON, born 26 Jan 1849, died 1 Jan 1887.

83. M ii. Samuel DAWSON, born about 1852 in MS/AL, USA. He married Clarrisa JACKSON 1874 in Lauderdale Co., MS, USA. She was born before 1856.

+ 84. M iii. James Eli DAWSON, born 31 Oct 1854, died 14 Sep 1909.

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25. William George3 FORTSON (4.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born 1834 in Eutaw, Greene Co., AL, USA. William died 24 May 1918 in Montrose, Jasper Co., MS, and was buried 1918 in Randall Hill Cm., Jasper Co., MS. He married (1) Elizabeth J. HUNT 2 Jun 1858 in Clarke Co., MS. She was born before 1838, the daughter of Lucy ____ Hunt. He was a Pvt. in the CSA Co. A, 7th Battalion MS Volunteers from 5/14/1862 to 7/10/1863. He was captured at Vicksburg and was a POW until 1865. He was in DeSoto Par, LA in 1860. He lived in Garlanville, Jasper Co, MS with 2 grandchildren in the 1900 Census. A W.G.Fortson was in Pike Co, AL 1883 Tax Roll. They had 1 child:

85. M i. Samuel H. FORTSON, born 24 Dec 1859 in MS, died 9 Feb 1935 in Montrose, Jasper Co., MS, and was buried in Randall Hill Cem., Jasper Co., MS. He never married. He lived in Harrison Co, MS 1900.

William next married (2) Julia Kitchens or Brady before Jun 1860 in LA. They had 3 children:

86. M ii. William J. FORTSON, born about 1861 in DeSoto Par., LA, died before 1870 in MS. See 1860 Census DeSoto Par, LA.

+ 87. F iii. Lena Alford FORTSON, born 1863.

88. F iv. Josephine FORTSON, born 14 May 1864 in MS, died 27 Sep 1867 in Montrose, Jasper Co., MS, and was buried in Randall Hill Cem., Jasper Co., MS.

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26. Joseph Gail3 FORTSON (4.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born 12 Feb 1836 in Eutaw, Greene Co., AL. Joseph died 6 Apr 1907 in Collinsville, Lauderdale Co., MS, and was buried Apr 1907 in Martin, Lauderdale Co., MS. He married Sarah Ann Eliza RADFORD 10 Apr 1858 in Collinsville, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi. She was born 16 Jul 1839 in Radfordsville, Perry Co., AL, the daughter of Elisha RADFORD and Mary ROSS. Sarah died 9 Dec 1895 in Collinsville, Lauderdale Co., MS, and was buried Dec 1895 in Martin, Lauderdale Co., MS. Joseph was in the Civil War and was with General Lee in the Battle of Meridian, MS in February, 1864 against General Sherman's troops. He went to war with two neighbors, but was the only one to return. They had 13 children:

+ 89. F i. Mary Ann Eliza FORTSON, born about 1858, died after Oct 1915.

+ 90. F ii. Susan Christian FORTSON, born 12 Jun 1859.

+ 91. F iii. Frances Jane FORTSON, born 2 Aug 1860, died 6 Oct 1925.

92. F iv. Rowena L. (Reenie) FORTSON, born about 1863 in Daleville, Lauderdale Co., MS. She married B. F. RICHIE 20 Dec 1885 in Lauderdale Co., MS. He was born before 1863. Rowena died 1910 in Lauderdale Co., MS. They had no children.

93. M v. Joseph William FORTSON, born Mar 1863 in Daleville, Lauderdale Co., MS. He married Edna HALL about 1891 in MS. She was born Jan 1862 in TN. He married Edna_______. No children. Lived in Brownwood, TX.

+ 94. M vi. Samuel Elijah FORTSON, born 28 Feb 1866, died 21 Feb 1939.

+ 95. F vii. Virginia Bell (Jennie) FORTSON, born Apr 1869, died about 1960.

+ 96. F viii. Mittie FORTSON, born 8 Nov 1870, died 24 Jan 1897.

97. M ix. Hardy Clinton FORTSON, born 11 Apr 1872 in Daleville, Lauderdale Co., MS, died 20 Apr 1872 in Daleville, Lauderdale Co., MS, and was buried Apr 1872 in Collinsville, Lauderdale Co., MS.

+ 98. M x. James Euell FORTSON, born 8 Dec 1871, died 17 Dec 1951.

+ 99. M xi. Warren FORTSON, born Jan 1873, died about 1950/1959.

+ 100. M xii. Benjamin R. FORTSON, born 12 Feb 1874, died 19 Aug 1962.

+ 101. M xiii. Amos Leon FORTSON, born 11 Mar 1878, died 12 Apr 1968.

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27. Sara Alford3 FORTSON (4.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born about 1837 in Greene Co., AL, USA. Sara died after 1880 in Lauderdale Co., MS. She married William MCLEMORE, Jr. about 1849 in Lauderdale Co., MS. He was born about 1836 in MS, the son of William MCLEMORE and Martha JOINER. William, Jr. died about 1858/1860 in Lauderdale Co., MS. In 1880 she lived with her brother-in-law, Amos McLemore, in Lauderdale Co. MS. They had 5 children:

102. M i. William MCLEMORE, born about 1850 in Lauderdale Co., MS.

103. M ii. Joseph G. MCLEMORE, born about 1852 in Lauderdale Co., MS.

104. F iii. Martha A. MCLEMORE, born about 1854 in Lauderdale Co., MS.

105. F iv. Mary E. MCLEMORE, born about 1855 in Lauderdale Co., MS.

106. M v. George H. W. MCLEMORE, born about 1858 in Lauderdale Co., MS.

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28. Amanda3 MAXWELL (5.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born 1822. She married Patrick C. WILLIAMS 11 Aug 1844 in Caddo Par., LA. He was born 1808 in LA. They had 1 child:

+ 107. F i. Mary Elizabeth WILLIAMS, born 24 Jul 1848, died 11 Sep 1906.

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29. Sarah Ann3 FORTSON (6.William2, 1.William1) was born about 1823 in Greene Co., AL. Sarah died before Aug 1844 in Caddo Par., LA. She married Patrick C. WILLIAMS 27 Jul 1837 in Natchitoches Par, LA. He was born 1808 in LA. Data from Edwin Kuykendall, 7428 Wentwood Dr, Dallas, TX 75225. They had 1 child:

108. M i. William A. WILLIAMS, born 1841 in Caddo Par., LA.

Patrick also married Amanda MAXWELL (See number 28) 11 Aug 1844 in Caddo Par., LA. She was born 1822, the daughter of Simeon MAXWELL and Elizabeth FORTSON.

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39. William Fortson3 HARRIS (7.Frances2, 1.William1) was born about 1822 in Greene Co., AL. He married Elizabeth about 1844 in Greene Co., AL. She was born about 1816 in GA. They had 4 children:

109. F i. Elizabeth HARRIS, born 1845 in AL. She married Thomas ALONE 6 Aug 1888 in Caddo Par., LA. Source: Caddo Par. Census & marriage data.

110. M ii. Henry J. HARRIS, born 1847 in Caddo Par., LA. He married (1) Rosetta HARRIS 16 Dec 1871 in Caddo Par., LA. Henry next married (2) Clara COLEMAN 17 Sep 1875 in Caddo Par., LA. Henry next married (3) Harriet WALPOLE 30 Jan 1879 in Caddo Par., LA. Henry died before Jan 1879 in Caddo Par., LA. Source: Caddo Par. Census & marriage data.

111. F iii. Susan HARRIS, born Jan 1849 in Caddo Par., LA. She married Aleck JENKINS 13 Oct 1874 in Caddo Par., LA. Source: Caddo Par. Census & marriage data.

112. F iv. Emma HARRIS, born Jun 1850 in Caddo Par., LA. She married Ben POLLARD 5 May 1877 in Caddo Par., LA. Source: Caddo Par. Census & marriage data.

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40. Francis Marion3 FORTSON (8.Elijah2, 1.William1) was born about 1828 in Greene Co., AL. Francis died 25 Oct 1902 in LA. He married (1) Frances Ann SPENCER 19 Dec 1848 in Harrison Co., TX. She was born 24 Feb 1829, the daughter of James Thomas SPENCER and Elizabeth PLEASANT. Frances died 1854 in Caddo Par., LA. Source of marriage date: 88,000 TX Marriages Vol I, 1824-50. See Hightower Genealogy by Hazel Smith, pg. 12. He was a Captain in the Civil War. They had 2 children:

113. F i. Isadora E. A. FORTSON, born 3 Jan 1850 in LA, died Aug 1852 in LA.

+ 114. F ii. Alice Marion FORTSON, born 18 Feb 1852, died 13 Sep 1934.

Francis next married (2) Mrs. Virginia A. E. RESPESS, about 1859 in Caddo Par., LA. She was born 8 Dec 1832 in NC, the daughter of Armand RESPESS and Judith WHITLEY. Virginia died 2 Jul 1875 in DeSoto Par., LA. They had 5 children:

+ 115. M iii. Elijah Marion FORTSON, born 15 Mar 1859.

116. F iv. Elizabeth A. FORTSON, born Nov 1862 in Caddo Par., LA. She married J. T. BATEMAN.

117. F v. Mary Frances (Fannie) FORTSON, born about 1868 in Bethany, DeSoto Par., LA. She married James Calhoun WILLIAMS 21 Nov 1890 in Shreveport, Caddo Par., LA. He was born before 1868.

+ 118. M vi. Francis Marion Jr. FORTSON, born 26 Dec 1869, died 1 Feb 1947.

119. M vii. Willie FORTSON, born 6 Feb 1872 in DeSoto Par., LA, died 13 Jul 1872 in DeSoto Par., LA.

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41. James A.3 FORTSON (8.Elijah2, 1.William1) was born 21 Nov 1829 in Greene Co., AL. James died 1899 in Arkadelphia, Clark Co., AR. He was in the Civil War Co E, 2nd Regt, AR Mounted Riflemen and Co H, Bell's Regt, AR Inf. He was wounded and captured. He married (1) Martha E. SPENCER about 1847 in Clark Co., AR. She was born after 1829. Martha died about 1854 in Clark Co., AR. Source of family data: Clark Co. AR, Arkadelphia & Environs- A Journal by James A. Fortson (Recorded 1875-1897.) by Linda Shaddock Rogers.
No children have yet been identified from this marriage.

James next married (2) Sarah D. ROGERS about 1854 in Clark Co., AR. She was born after 1829. Sarah died about 1856 in Clark Co., AR. She was a cousin of her husband's 3rd wife , Leurena Rogers and granddaughter of Wiley Rogers who came to Arkadelphia in 1836. They had 1 child:

120. M i. ___________ FORTSON, born 1855 in Arkedelphia, Clark Co., AR, died before 1875. Possibly this was James Fortson age 31 (b. 1849) AR of 1880 Census Pulakski Co, AR. Both his parents were born in AL.

James next married (3) Leurena Jane ROGERS 1856 in LA. She was born about 1841 in AR. Leurena died after 1898 in AR. She was a cousin of wife #2. From 1880 C. her father b. AR, Mother b. GA. They had 6 children:

121. M ii. William E(lijah) (Billy) FORTSON, born about 1857, died 30 Mar 1888.

122. M iii. Washington S. FORTSON, born about 1859 in Clark Co., AR. He married Dora WILLIAMS 28 Nov 1880 in DeSoto Par., LA. She was born after 1858. He left home for TX by 1875 and had an infant son by Dora Williams 10 Oct 1880 in DeSoto Par, LA. Son d. 17 Oct 1880. He broke a leg in Gladwater, Upshur Co, TX, 8 Jan 1875.

123. iv. ________ FORTSON, born about 1862 in Clark Co., AR, died, left home or married by 1880.

124. v. ________ FORTSON, born about 1865 in Clark Co., AR, died, left home or married by 1880.

125. F vi. Marian FORTSON, born about 1869 in LA. She married Columbus BAKER 7 Mar 1889 in Bethany, LA. He was born before 1869. m. 7 Mar 1889, Bethey, LA, Columbus Baker. Not living at home in 1880 Census.

126. F vii. Lorena FORTSON, born about 1871 in AR. Source: 1880 Census, Clark Co, Caddo Twp, AR.

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42. Elijah Richardson3 FORTSON (8.Elijah2, 1.William1) was born 8 Aug 1831 in Greene Co., AL. Elijah died 30 Jan 1905 in Grand Cane, DeSoto Par., LA. He moved to LA in 1846 with his parents and moved to TX by 1860. He was a minister. He married (1) Arilla HILL 29 Nov 1855 in Caddo Par., LA. She was born 22 Aug 1831 in Greene Co., AL, the daughter of Berry HILL and Elizabeth REACH. Arilla died 6 Aug 1873 in TX, and was buried in Caddo Par., LA. They had 5 children:

127. F i. Mary A. E. FORTSON, born about 1856/1857 in TX. She married Henry E. JETER 1 Dec 1874. He was born before 1856.

128. F ii. Marianna J. FORTSON, born about 1858/1859 in TX.

129. F iii. Ada A. FORTSON, born about 1863 in Caddo Par., LA.

+ 130. M iv. William P. FORTSON, born Oct 1864.

131. v. (Baby) FORTSON, born about Jan 1870 in Caddo Par., LA, died before 1880 in Caddo Par., LA.

Elijah next married (2) Martha Jane HILL after 6 Aug 1873 in LA. She was born after 1831 in AL, another daughter of Berry HILL and Elizabeth REACH. Martha died after 1920 in TX. They had 1 child:

  • 132. M vi. David E. FORTSON, born 3 Oct 1875 in Caddo Par., LA, died 30 Jun 1904 in Caddo Par., LA.

    • Martha also married H. S. HICKS. He was born before 1836.

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    43. Jeptha Lafayette (J.L.)3 FORTSON (8.Elijah2, 1.William1) was born 6 Sep 1833 in Greene Co., AL. Jeptha died of Stomach Cancer 28 Mar 1888 in Caddo Par., LA. He married Rebecca E. LAKE 31 Dec 1865 in LA. She was born about 1832 in SC. They had 5 children:

    133. F i. Margaret R. FORTSON, born about 1867 in TX.

    134. F ii. Eleanor H. FORTSON, born about Jan 1870 in Caddo Par., LA.

    135. F iii. H. E. FORTSON, born about 1872 in Caddo Par., LA.

    136. F iv. Mary FORTSON, born about 1874 in Caddo Par., LA. She married Loceneau FONTENEAU 9 Jan 1890 in Caddo Par., LA. He was born before 1874.

    + 137. M v. John Lake FORTSON, born about 1876/1878, died Jul 1942.

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    46. Martha E.3 FORTSON (8.Elijah2, 1.William1) was born about 1839 in Greene Co., AL. Martha died 7 Oct 1878 in DeSoto Par., LA. She married (1) Richard Levesly HIGHTOWER. He was born 24 May 1836 in Fayette Co., TN. Richard died 5 Apr 1890 in Harrison Co., TX. Source: Hightower Genealogy. They had 4 children:

    + 138. F i. Mary HIGHTOWER, born 4 Oct 1873, died 10 Oct 1968.

    139. F ii. Richard L. HIGHTOWER, born 25 Sep 1875 in Harrison Co., TX, died 5 Sep 1967. Unmarried. No known children.

    140. M iii. Lee HIGHTOWER, born about 1876/1877 in Harrison Co., TX. Unmarried. No known children.

    + 141. F iv. Cora HIGHTOWER, born 7 Oct 1878, died Jun 1949.

    Martha next married (2) Douglas John ROGERS 26 Jul 1855 in Caddo Par., LA. He was born before 1840. Douglas died before Jun 1870. They had 3 children:

    142. M v. Joe ROGERS, born about 1856/1858 in LA/TX. He married Hannah HIGHTOWER 24 Dec 1878. She was born after 1856/1858.

    143. M vi. Willie ROGERS, born about 1857/1859 in LA/TX. He married Pink M. HOLLAND 1 Mar 1877. She was born after 1857/1859.

    144. M vii. John ROGERS, born about 1860/1869 in LA/TX. He married Mattie LACY. She was born after 1860/1869.

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    53. Josiah Ricks3 FORTSON (11.Roderick2, 1.William1) was born about 1832 in Greene Co., AL. Josiah died after 1880 in TX. He was in the CSA, 4 TX Inf, pvt. He married (1) O. M. TAMPLIN 21 Sep 1851 in DeSoto Par., LA. She was born after 1832. O. M. died about 1858/1859 in TX. They had 4 children:

    145. i. (Child 1) FORTSON, born about 1852/1853 in DeSoto Par., LA, died before 1860 in TX.

    146. ii. (Child 2) FORTSON, born about 1854/1855 in DeSoto Par., LA, died before 1860 in TX.

    147. F iii. Sallie FORTSON, born about 1857 in TX. Source: Census data.

    148. M iv. Roderick FORTSON, born about 1858 in TX. Source: Census data.

    Josiah next married (2) _______ about 1858/1859 in TX. She was born after 1832 and died about 1877/1880 in TX. They had 2 children:

    149. v. (Child 3) FORTSON, born about 1860/1862 in TX.

    + 150. M vi. William T. FORTSON, born Aug 1864 in TX.

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    54. Sarah A(nn)3 FORTSON (11.Roderick2, 1.William1) was born about 1835 in Greene Co., AL. Sarah died 1854 in DeSoto Par., LA, and was buried in DeSoto Par., LA. She married Henry Pareston Cook DULANY 21 Sep 1851 in Grand Cane, DeSoto Par., LA. He was born 1827. Henry died 1875. The family moved to Panola Co, TX. They had 1 child:

    151. F i. Amanda DULANY, born 1852 in LA, died 1852 in LA.

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    55. Roderick S.3 FORTSON (11.Roderick2, 1.William1) was born Jan 1838 in Leake Co., MS. Roderick died after 1910 in Val Verde Co., TX. He was in the CSA. He married Mary Jane __________ about 1863 in TX. She was born Dec 1841 in MS. Mary died after 1910 in Val Verde Co., TX.(Census data). Family lived in San Marcos, Hays Co, TX in 1880 and 1900. They had 7 children:

    152. F i. Jennie Travis FORTSON, born Dec 1864 in TX.

    + 153. M ii. William S. FORTSON, born Nov 1866 in TX.

    154. M iii. John R. FORTSON, born 1868 in Hays Co., TX.

    155. M iv. Edward E. FORTSON, born Aug 1873 in DeSoto Par., LA. He married Billie E.. She was born 1880.

    156. F v. Hattie E. FORTSON, born Mar 1875 in Hays Co., TX.

    157. F vi. Mary Anna FORTSON, born Oct 1877 in Hays Co., TX. She married ________ GROSS, Mr. about 1898 in Val Verde Co., TX. He was born before 1878.

    158. F vii. Nettie FORTSON, born Mar 1881 in Hays Co., TX.

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    66. Jeptha M.3 FORTSON (13.Aaron2, 1.William1) was born about 1845 in Leake Co., MS. Jeptha died after 1910 in Gregg Co., TX. He married (1) Margaret E. about 1870 in Van Zandt Co., TX. She was born Jul 1850 in AL. Her mother was born in FL. Margaret died after 1910 in Gregg Co., TX. They had 5 children:

    + 159. M i. John W. FORTSON, born about 1873, died about 1898.

    160. M ii. Thomas M. FORTSON, born about 1875 in Van Zandt Co., TX.

    161. M iii. William H. FORTSON, born Nov 1877 in Van Zandt Co., TX. He was still single in 1910.

    162. F iv. Hattie FORTSON, born Mar 1880 in Van Zandt Co., TX.

    163. v. (Child) FORTSON, born about 1880/1881 in Van Zandt Co., TX, died about 1880/1881 in Van Zandt Co., TX. Source: In 1910 Census, Margaret listed 5 children, 2 living.

    Jeptha next married (2) Miss ________ before 1870. She bore a child before 1870. She and the child were dead by 1870.

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    GENERATION NO. 4

    77. Amanda Rachel4 PENDERGRASS (16.Elizabeth3, 3.Rachel2, 1.William1) was born 3 Jan 1852 in Greene Co., AL. Amanda died 8 Sep 1914 in Yalobusha Co., MS. She married James Isaiah VAUGHN 6 Jul 1873 in Greene Co., AL. He was born 19 Dec 1842. James died 2 Oct 1927 in Yalobusha Co., MS. In 1880, this family moved to Yalobusha Co, MS, where her sister, Ida and family lived. In 1881, they purchased the old Bibby place about 7 miles southwest of Water Valley, MS, where they raised their children. They later moved to Water Valley, where they both died and are buried. They had 9 children:

    + 164. M i. James Ransom VAUGHN, born 1 Jul 1874, died 13 Aug 1921.

    + 165. M ii. William Clay VAUGHN, born 24 Aug 1875, died 1934.

    166. F iii. Martha Elizabeth VAUGHN, born 2 Apr 1877 in Greene Co., AL, died 27 Nov 1880 in Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., MS.

    + 167. M iv. Charlie Coleman VAUGHN, born 14 Nov 1878.

    + 168. F v. Winnifred Virginia VAUGHN, born 12 Sep 1880.

    + 169. M vi. Robert David VAUGHN, born 10 Nov 1883.

    + 170. M vii. Grover Cleveland VAUGHN, born 11 Mar 1885.

    + 171. F viii. Lovie D'Looloo VAUGHN, born 22 Dec 1887.

    + 172. F ix. Maude Irene VAUGHN, born 8 Sep 1888.

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    80. William Berry4 HILL (23.Rachel3, 3.Rachel2, 1.William1) was born 25 Mar 1858 in Caddo Par., LA. William died 27 Jan 1939 in Sabine Par., LA. He married Lucy BILLINGSLY 1881 in Mansfield, DeSoto Par., LA. She was born 2 Jan 1860 in Mansfield, DeSoto Par., LA. Lucy died 20 Nov 1912 in Mansfield, DeSoto Par., LA. They had 5 children:

    + 173. M i. Jim HILL, born 28 Sep 1882, died 4 Dec 1935.

    + 174. F ii. Alice HILL, born 3 Dec 1883, died 26 May 1949.

    + 175. M iii. Thomas Elmo HILL, born 4 Oct 1885, died after 1950.

    + 176. M iv. John Berry HILL, born 31 Aug 1887, died 30 Jan 1943.

    + 177. F v. Lucille HILL, born 6 Apr 1890.

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    81. Mary Jane4 HILL (23.Rachel3, 3.Rachel2, 1.William1) was born 30 Sep 1860 in Greenwood, Caddo Par., LA. Mary died after 1958 in Mansfield, DeSoto Par., LA. She married Douglas Fair ROACH 6 Sep 1881 in DeSoto Par., LA. He was born 27 Jul 1851 in Mansfield, DeSoto Par., LA, the son of Dr. Douglas Randolph ROACH and Margaret Alice ROBERTS. Douglas died 24 Oct 1917 in Mansfield, DeSoto Par., LA. They had 3 children:

    178. F i. Marielou ROACH, born 26 Feb 1883 in DeSoto Par., LA. She married Percy Caldwell FAIR 9 May 1902 in DeSoto Par., LA. He was born 20 Jan 1879 in DeSoto Par., LA, the son of Archibald Alfred FAIR and Missouri Murphy (Minnie) ROACH. Marielou died after 1970 in Mansfield, DeSoto Par., LA. For more details on this family, see ROACH, ROBERTS, RIDGEWAY AND ALLIED FAMILIES by Marielou Roach Fair, 1951. She had no children.

    + 179. M ii. William Arthur ROACH, born 17 Feb 1885.

    180. M iii. Douglas Randolph ROACH, born 8 Oct 1888 in DeSoto Par., LA. He married Ethel GUY 4 Jun 1913 in Mansfield, DeSoto Par., LA. She was born 3 Nov 1892 in Mansfield, DeSoto Par., LA. Lived in Mansfield, LA in 1951.

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    82. William Gray4 DAWSON (24.Nancy3, 4.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born 26 Jan 1849 in Lauderdale Co., MS. William died 1 Jan 1887 in Scott Co., MS. He married Mrs. Kelly Caldonia FINLEY 10 Sep 1875 in Scott Co., MS. She was born 14 Aug 1858. Kelly died 18 Nov 1941. They had 5 children:

    181. M i. William Henry DAWSON, born 4 Aug 1876 in Scott Co., MS, died 19 Aug 1909 in MS.

    + 182. M ii. Luther Davis DAWSON, born 12 Jan 1879, died 26 Jun 1967.

    183. M iii. Brownie Floyd DAWSON, born about 1882 in Scott Co., MS.

    184. M iv. Jack DAWSON, born Sep 1884 in Scott Co., MS, died 6 May 1958 in Leake Co., MS, USA.

    185. M v. Alexander Carlton DAWSON, born 12 Dec 1886 in Scott Co., MS, died 6 May 1958 in Leake Co., MS.

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    84. James Eli4 DAWSON (24.Nancy3, 4.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born 31 Oct 1854 in MS. James died 14 Sep 1909 in MS. He married Marola Nancy ALLEN 27 Dec 1882 in Sumter Co., AL. She was born Aug 1868 in MS, the daughter of Robert Isiah ALLEN and Sarah Baskin PONDS. They had 8 children:

    186. M i. John Harvey DAWSON, born 24 Dec 1883 in MS. He never married.

    187. M ii. Tallee DAWSON, born 31 Mar 1886 in MS, died 22 Aug 1910 in MS.

    188. M iii. Lamar DAWSON, born 8 Dec 1887 in MS, died 26 Dec 1889 in MS.

    189. F iv. Nellie DAWSON, born 7 Jul 1889 in MS.

    190. M v. Joseph Ponds DAWSON, born 22 Dec 1891 in MS, died about 1950. He was unmarried and disabled in WWI.

    + 191. M vi. James Nevill DAWSON, born 5 Aug 1895.

    192. F vii. Laura DAWSON, born 22 Jan 1897 in MS, died 21 Jul 1898 in MS.

    193. F viii. Mary Bell DAWSON, born 26 Feb 1900 in MS, USA, died 6 Jun 1971 in MS.

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    87. Lena Alford4 FORTSON (25.William3, 4.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born 1863 in MS. She married ________ WOODMAN about 1880/1882 in MS. He was born before 1863 and died before 1900 in MS. (Surname possibly Woodham.) They had 2 children:

    194. M i. Hugh A. WOODMAN, born Nov 1882 in Jasper Co., MS. (Surname possibly Woodham.) He lived with his grandfather, William G. Fortson in 1900 Census.

    195. F ii. Minnie WOODMAN, born May 1884 in Jasper Co., MS. (Surname possibly Woodham.) She lived with her grandfather, William G. Fortson in 1900 Census.

    This data was compiled by Rod Bush from 1977 to 1994.

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