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John Anderson Franklin Cox
Male, born 27 Dec 1888, died 4 Jul 1961
| Father* | George Jackson Cox (born 21 September 1861, died 12 June 1938) |
| Mother* | Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols (born 27 May 1871, died 26 February 1950) |
Partner: Mary Jane Slaton (born 16 October 1886, died 17 December 1975)
| Daughter* | Mildred Frances Cox+ (born 3 January 1908, died 10 February 1983) |
| Daughter* | Hazel Loretta Cox (born 30 July 1910, died 14 November 2004) |
| Daughter* | Anna Laura Cox (born 16 September 1913, died 27 August 1923) |
| Daughter* | Dorothy Gladys (Dot) Cox+ (born 30 December 1916, died 27 June 1982) |
| Son* | George Marion (Little George) Cox (born 15 June 1919, died 21 November 1924) |
| Daughter* | Ollie Elizabeth Cox (born 18 November 1921, died 20 December 1922) |
| Daughter* | Minnie Ethel (Ethel) Cox (born 18 November 1921, died 10 December 2003) |
| Son* | William Vern (Vern) Cox (born 16 September 1926, died 11 January 2006) |
| Daughter* | Wilma Fern (Fern) Cox (born 16 September 1926, died 8 April 2003) |
| Son* | John Franklin (Johnnie) Cox, Jr. (born 15 February 1929, died 10 September 1929) |
| Name Sources | John Anderson Franklin Cox.1,2,3 |
| Photographs |  |
| Birth | 27 December 1888; Jefferson County, Tennessee.4,1,2,3 |
| Parents | George Jackson Cox and Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols.2,5 |
| 1900 Census |  Household of his father George Jackson Cox Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900 page 15b, dwelling number 28, family number 28 John F. 11, son, male, single, white, born Dec 1888, farm laborer, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.6 |
| Marriage | 9 December 1906; John Anderson Franklin Cox age 17 and Mary Jane Slaton age 20; Flat Gap, Jefferson County, Tennessee.7,5 |
| Marriage Record |  License #1837, married Dec. 9 06, John Cox to Mary Slaton, E. A. Carpenter, J. P., recorded Dec. 13 07.7 |
| Birth of Child | 3 January 1908, Mildred Frances Cox, Jefferson County or Sevier County, Tennessee, age of father: 19.8,9 |
| 1910 Census |  Head of household Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 May 1910 by W.T. Cox page 27b, dwelling number 246, family number 253 Cox John Franklin 21, head, male, m1-4 w farmer, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Mary 23, wife, female, m1-4, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, 1 child, 1 living Mildred 2, son m s s, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.10 |
| Birth of Child | 30 July 1910, Hazel Loretta Cox, Goose Creek Road, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 21.11,4,9 |
| Birth of Child | 16 September 1913, Anna Laura Cox, Jefferson County or Sevier County, Tennessee, age of father: 24.11,9 |
| Birth of Child | 30 December 1916, Dorothy Gladys (Dot) Cox, Cline Road, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 28.11,9 |
| Military Draft Registration |  Form - 151 546 No. - 151 1. Name - John Anderson F. Cox, age 28 2. Address - Dandridge, Tenn 3. Date of birth - Dec 27, 1888 4. Citizenship - natural born 5. Birth Place - Jefferson Co., Tenn, USA 7. Occupation - farming 8. Employer - self; location - near Dandridge 9. Dependents - wife & 4 children 10. Status - married; race - Caucasian 11. Previous military experience - none 12. Claim exemption - no Signed - J. F. Cox ----- Registrar's Report 41-1-19A 1. Height - medium; build - medium 2. Eyes - brown; hair - dark 3. Lost limbs? - no (signed) R. C. McAndrews, Registrar Precinct 1 Jefferson Co Tenn, June 5, 1917.1 |
| Birth of Child | 15 June 1919, George Marion (Little George) Cox, Cline Road, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 30.9 |
| 1920 Census |  Head of household Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920, enumerated by Herbert F. Bible page 11b, Goose Creek Road, dwelling number 213, family number 213 Cox John F. 31, head, male, married, white, farmer, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, can R/W Mary 33, wife, female, married, white, born TN, father born NC, mother born TN, can R/W Mildred 12, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, attended school, can R/W Hazel 9, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, attended school, can R/W Anna 6, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Dorthy 3 1/12, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Marion 7/12, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Slaton Mary 67, mother-in-law, female, widowed, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, can R/W They owned the house and it was mortgaged.12 |
| Birth of Child | 18 November 1921, Minnie Ethel (Ethel) Cox, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 32.11,9 |
| Birth of Child | 18 November 1921, Ollie Elizabeth Cox, [Jefferson County], [Tennessee], age of father: 32.9 |
| Birth of Child | 16 September 1926, Wilma Fern (Fern) Cox, Goose Creek Road, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 37.9 |
| Birth of Child | 16 September 1926, William Vern (Vern) Cox, Goose Creek Road, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 37.9 |
| Birth of Child | 15 February 1929, John Franklin (Johnnie) Cox, Jr., Goose Creek Road, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 40.9 |
| 1930 Census |  Head of household Old Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 28 Apr 1930 page 82a, Goose Creek Road, dwelling number 52, family number 53 Cox John F. 42, head, male, first married at 17, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, farmer Mary J. 43, wife, female, first married at 18, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born NC Hazel 19, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Dortha 13, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Ethel 8, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Vern 3 3/12, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Fern 3 3/12, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Rickard Samuel 18, boarder, male, single, white, farm laborer, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN. ----- The birthplaces for Mary's parents were reversed. Her father was born in North Carolina and her mother was born in Tennessee.13 |
| 1940 Census |  Head of household Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 17 Apr 1940 page 27a, Sheet 3a, dwelling number 44, owns property worth $700 Cox John 51, head, male, married, white, farmer 4 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $0 income Mary 53, wife, female, married, white, 5 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house Hazel 29, daughter, female, single, white, 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house Ethel 17, daughter, female, single, white, 2 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house Fern 13, daughter, female, single, white, 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house Vern 13, son, male, single, white, 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house Caton Dorothy 23, daughter, female, married 7 years, white, 1 year high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house Barbara J. 5 Gdaughter, female, single, white, 0 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house.14 |
| 1950 Census |  Head of household Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Green Hill Road, 20 Apr 1950 Sheet 020, dwelling number 170 Cox John 61, head, male, married, white, farmer, born TN Mary 63, wife, female, married, white, born TN Hazel 39, daughter, female, single, white, born TN Ethel 28, daughter, female, single, white, school teacher, elementary school, born TN.15 |
| Death | 4 July 1961; Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age 72.16,2,3 |
| Death Record |  1. Name - John Franklin Cox 2. Date of death - July 4, 1961 3. Color - W 4. Sex - M 5. Status - Married 6. Date of Birth - Dec. 27, 1888 7. Age - 72 8. Place of death - Jefferson County, civil district 4, Jefferson City, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, inside city limits 9. Usual residence - Tenn, Knox County, civil district _, Dandridge, inside city limits - no, Route #5, residence is a farm 10a. Occupation - farmer 13. Birthplace - Tennessee 14. Citizen - USA 15. Name of husband or wife - 16. Father's name - George J. Cox 17. Mother's maiden name - Loretta Nichols 18. Informant - Mrs. L. E. Miller, Dandridge, Tenn. 22. Medical certification - (signed) John W. Ellis, M.D., Jefferson City, 15 July 1961. 23. Buried, July 7, 1961, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jefferson City, Tennessee 19. Funeral director - Farrar's, Dandridge, Tennessee (signed) Dorothy Hankins ----- The informant was John's daughter Mildred Frances Cox, wife of Lloyd Eugene Miller.2 |
| Obituary |  Cox, John F. - 72, passed away suddenly at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Green Hill Baptist Church, a retired farmer of the Mt. Zion community, Jefferson County. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Mary Slaton Cox; daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Miller, Mrs. Lynn Blackburn, Miss Hazel Cox, all of Dandridge, Mrs. James DeLozier, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Victor Sherrod, Knoxville; son, Vern Cox, Dandridge; 20 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Minnie Slaton, Dandridge, Mrs. Ethel Harrison, Morristown. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Mr. Zion Methodist Church, Rev. Herman Helton, Rev. D.A. Swafford, Rev. Charles Whetsel officiating. Body remains at Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge, where family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Thursday, and will be moved to the church one hour before services.16 |
| Burial | 7 July 1961; Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.17,2 |
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| Narrative | The following is from The Nichols Book by Wyatt Nichols, page 70. John Cox, oldest son of George and Loretta, is quite a fellow and a real farmer. I could write a book about this fellow and still not tell half the story. Of all my male cousins he is no doubt my favorite. When I go back to Tennessee each year I usually spend much of my time with him and his family. There are so many things that I could write about him I scarcely know where to start. He has always been full of energetic know-how and was always the first of the farmers in the community to get modern machinery and other up-to-date implements for farm use. In speaking of him most reverently many times he and I would sit up until way late in the night and discuss some of the things that we did in our younger days getting much laughter out of it. I do particularly want to speak of his horse-trading back in the horse and buggy days in which he was a wizard. I think he beat everybody in that country in trading horses. ----- He probably inherited that technique from our grandfather, John Nichols, who was a fine horse trader as you no doubt have learned in my writing of him. I do want to reveal some of the trades that John and I have talked and laughed about many times. One in particular, our grandfather gave him an old mule that was probably about 20 or 25 years old. John brought him home and fattened him up real good and got on a trade with Charles Roberts for the mule, and in fact he probably skinned this man in more horse trades than any other individual in Jefferson County. They finally traded, John getting $15.00 for the mule and Charles boasting that he had got $35.00 for worse mules than that. Some time later when Charles couldn't trade the mule or hardly give him away, he was back after John to make a trade. This trade included the same mule plus another horse and after the deal was made John told Charles Roberts just to make the check out for $5.00 more and take the mule back. On another occasion John didn't admit it, but there is some evidence that he used a little brown paint brush to paint up the grey hairs around the old mule's eyes and it made a pretty good trade for him. On another occasion I recall he bought a little mule up at Morristown, Tennessee, brought him home, cleaned him up in good shape and he looked like a fine mule. This same Charles Roberts came around and wanted to trade and told John that was a fine looking mule, what would he take for it. John gave him a price and a good one and after the deal was made John told Charley how to keep him good and click and fat. ----- On another occasion which I always got a big kick out of, he had bought a sileage chopper and it was one of the first of its kind in the community. A big farmer from White Pine, Tennessee, a few miles from his home, whom he knew well, made a contract with John to chop and fill the silos with the new equipment. This man was one of the wealthy farmers and his wife of Jefferson County, was just a little upish. When John took his machinery up to their home, they asked him what time he wanted breakfast, as they were going to stay at a little hotel in White Pine. John answered about 5 a.m. The next morning at 5 a.m. they came in, sat down at the table, and the farmer's wife said to John, how would you like your eggs, Mr. Cox? John says never mind the eggs, I'll just take the gravy. Well, the lady flustered around a little and hadn't made any but she went ahead and made gravy for John. Years after that, every time I would go home, I would call John and tell him I would just take my bowl of gravy and he always got a big kick out of it. I wish I had the time and space to write much about my cousin John Cox, but I haven't. Needless to say that he is a fine man and a good Christian. |
Citations
- [S3399] Military Draft Registration: Cox, John Anderson F.., WWI, Jefferson County Tennessee, 5 June 1917, www.ancestry.com (U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918), viewed 24 October 2024.
Form 1. 151 Registration Card 546, No. 151
1. Name - John Anderson F. Cox, age 28
2. Address - Dandridge, Tenn
3. Date of birth - Dec 27, 1888
4. Citizenship - natural born
5. Birth Place - Jefferson Co., Tenn, USA
7. Occupation - farming
8. Employer - self; location - near Dandridge
9. Dependents - wife & 4 children
10. Status - married; race - Caucasian
11. Previous military experience - none
12. Claim exemption - no
Signed - J. F. Cox
-----
Registrar's Report 41-1-19A
1. Height - medium; build - medium
2. Eyes - brown; hair - dark
3. Lost limbs? - no
(signed) R. C. McAndrews, Registrar
Precinct 1
Jefferson Co
Tenn, June 5, 1917
- [S2930] Death Certificate: Cox, John Franklin; Certificate 61-17511; Jefferson City Memorial Hospital, Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1961; ancestry.com (Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958); viewed 10 November 2021.
Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1961, death certificate 61-17511.
1. Name - John Franklin Cox
2. Date of death - July 4, 1961
3. Color - W
4. Sex - M
5. Status - Married
6. Date of Birth - Dec. 27, 1888
7. Age - 72
8. Place of death - Jefferson County, civil district 4, Jefferson City, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, inside city limits
9. Usual residence - Tenn, Knox County, civil district _, Dandridge, inside city limits - no, Route #5, residence is a farm
10a. Occupation - farmer
13. Birthplace - Tennessee
14. Citizen - USA
15. Name of husband or wife -
16. Father's name - George J. Cox
17. Mother's maiden name - Loretta Nichols
18. Informant - Mrs. L. E. Miller, Dandridge, Tenn.
22. Medical certification - (signed) John W. Ellis, M.D., Jefferson City, 15 July 1961.
23. Buried, July 7, 1961, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jefferson City, Tennessee
19. Funeral director - Farrar's, Dandridge, Tennessee (signed) Dorothy Hankins
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The informant was John's daughter Mildred Frances Cox, wife of Lloyd Eugene Miller.
- [S2749] Cox, Hazel; Slaton and Cox Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 2.
Cox/Slaton Family History from Hazel Cox, page 2.
Mary Slaton Cox's brothers & sisters
(Mamas brothers & Sisters)
Aunt Rebecca Slaton, Free was born Nov. 13, 1870, died Feb 21, 1903
Aunt Amanda Slaton Bryan was born Sept 11, 172, died July 22, 1950
Aunt Sallie Slaton, Ingle was born May 3, 1874, died Jan 10, 1948
Uncle John Slaton was born Feb 7, 1876, died July 27, 1945
Uncle William Moses Slaton was born April 9,1878, died Dec. 1963
Aunt Parlee Slaton McSpadden was born April 14, 1880, died May 5, 1965
Uncle Walker Slaton was born Mar 4, 1882, died April 8, 19?
Uncle Porter Slaton was born May 20, 1884 died Dec 4, 1954
Mama) Mary Jane Slaton was born Oct 16, 1886 died Dec 17,1975
Twins were born & died same day born
Aunt Laura Slaton Feb 19, 1892? died Aug 16, 1913
(Papa's John F. Cox brothrs and sisters)
Thursa Cox died in infancy in her sleep.
Aunt Minnie Cox Slaton was born Oct 2, 1885, died Oct 20, 1964
Papa John Franklin Cox was born Dec 27, 1888, siws Jult 4, 1961
Aunt Ethel Cox born Sept 15, 1881 died May 3, 1979
Martha died when young
Wyatt died when little
Ruby Cox Bryan was born July 18, 1903 died Aug 9 or 10, 1925
Eunice Cox born Dec 3, 1906 died Nov. 1910
Robert Cox born Feb 21, 1910 died Mar 24, 1930
- [S3391] Birth Certificate: Cox, Hazel; Jefferson County, Tennessee; 1910; certificate 101043, familysearch.org, viewed 12 October 2024.
Jefferson County Vital Records, Birth Certificate 101043.
Report made by Philip Gallion
Enumerator of the First School District of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Name of Child: Hazel Cox
Date of Birth: July 30, 1010
Sex: female, Color: white
Place of Birth: Jefferson Co. Tenn.
Name of Father: J. F. Cox
Place of His Birth: Jefferson Co. Tenn.
Father's Occupation: Farmer
Name of Mother: Mary Cox
Place of Her Birth: Jefferson County.
Name of Physician: Dr. J. M. Caldwell
Date Recorded: Aug 2 1911, W. D. Hill, County Court Clerk.
- [S2743] Cox, Hazel; Slaton and Cox Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 1.
Cox/Slaton Family History from Hazel Cox, page 1.
Mary Slaton Cox's family, this is written by Hazel Cox.
Mama's grandfather was Thomas Fielden Slaton was born
Mar. 1, 1818, Died Jan. 26, 1899
her grandmother Rebecca George Slaton was born Mar. 7 1816
She died January 5, 1892
Mama's father, Francis (Frank) Marion Slaton was born Jan. 31, 1843
in Stokes County N.C. died April 10, 1919
her mother Mary Ann Moore Slaton was born was born Oct. 2, 1852
she died Dec 4, 1922.
Papa's grandfather was John Travis (sic) Cox.
Papa's grandmother was Nancy Ann Pierce Cox
Papa's father was George Jackson Cox born Sept. 21, 1861, died Jun 12, 1938
Papa's mother (Lo)Retta Nichols Cox, born May 27, 1872, died Feb 26, 1950.
Papa's grandfather on mothers side was John H. Nichols
Papa's grandmother on mothers side was Martha Reneau
Nichols, later she married greatgrandPa John Travis Cox.
Papa (John F. Cox and Mary Jane Slaton were married
at Flat Gap by Mr. Sam Carpenter Dec 9, 1906.
- [S3273] U.S. Federal Census: 1900, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, page 15b, ancestry.com (1900 U.S. Census) viewed on 30 June 2024.
Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900
page 15b, dwelling number 27, family number 27
Cox William 31 head m m9 w Jul 1868 farmer TN TN TN
Mary E. 32 wife f m9 w Nov 1867 TN VA TN 3 children, 3 living
Roy L. 6 son m s w Oct 1893 TN TN TN
Jessie P. 5 dau f s w Jan 1895 TN TN TN
Gracie A. 3 dau f w w Sep 1896 TN TN TN
Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900
page 15b, dwelling number 28, family number 28
Cox George J. 38 head m m16 w Sep 1861 farmer TN TN TN
Retta N. 29 wife f m16 w May 1871 TN TN TN 6 children, 4 living
Minnia A. 14 dau f s w Oct 1885 TN TN TN
John F. 11 son m s w Dec 1888 farm laborer TN TN TN
Ethel E. 7 dau f s w Sep 1892 TN TN TN
James W. 3/12 son m s w Feb 1900 TN TN TN
Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900
page 15b, dwelling number 30, family number 30
Shurbutt William S. 30 head m m7 w May 1870 farmer TN SC TN
Amanda 34 wife f m7 w Aug 1865 TN TN TN
Manning Robert T. 13 Sson m s w Jul 1886 farm laborer TN TN TN
- [S3392] Marriage Record: Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1906; Book Jan. 1895 - Oct. 1910, page 206, license 1837; Cox, John and Mary Slaton, www.ancestry.com, viewed 22 August 2024.
Book Jan. 1895 - Oct. 1910, page 206, license 1837
Dec.. 9, 1906, John Cox to Mary Slaton, E. A. Carpenter, J.P., recorded Dec. 13, 1907.
- [S3358] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 71.
out for $5.00 more and take the mule back. On another occasion John didn’t admit
it, but there is some evidence that he used a little brown paint brush to paint
up the grey airs around the old mule’s eyes and it made a pretty good trade for
him. On another occasion I recall be bought a little mule up at Morristown, Tenn.,
brought him home, cleaned him up in good shape and he looked like a fine mule.
This same Charles Roberts came around and wanted to trade and told John that
was a fine looking mule, what would he take for it? John gave him a price and
a good one and after the deal was made John told Charley how to keep him
good and slick and fat.
On another occasion which 1 always got a big kick out of, he had bought a
sileage chopper and it was one of the first of its kind in that community. A big
farmer from White Pine, Tenn., a few miles from his home, whom he knew well,
made a contract with John to chop and fill the silos with the new equipment.
This man was one of the wealthy farmers and his wife of Jefferson County, was
just a little uppish. When John took his machinery up to their home, they asked
him what time he wanted breakfast, as they were going to stay at a little hotel in
White Pine. John answered about 5 a.m. The next morning at 5 a.m. they came
in, sat down at the table, and the farmer’s wife said to John, how would you like
your eggs, Mr. Cox? John says never mind the eggs, I’ll just take the gravy. Well,
the lady flustered around a little and hadn’t made any but she went ahead and
made gravy for John. Years after that, every time I would go home, I would call
John and tell him I would just take my bowl of gravy and he always got a big
kick out of it. I wish I had the time and space to write much about my cousin
John Cox, but I haven’t. Needless to say that he is a fine man and a good Christian.
I do want to write a few words about John’s wife, Mary Slaton Cox, one of the
finest. She is one of the finest women I have ever known, good, conscientious,
hard working and kind. You could never go to their home without a real welcome.
Next to my mother, Mary Slaton Cox could bake the finest biscuits (I don’t mean
this self-rising stuff either) that I have ever eaten. John and Mary were married
around 1908. The now living children are as follows: Mildred, Hazel, Dorothy,
Ethel, Vern and Fern (twins).
Mildred, oldest daughter of John and Mary Slaton Cox, has a disposition much
like the Nichols. She enjoys a good hearty laugh about as well as anyone I know.
Mildred married Lloyd Miller. He is a very good man and a fine farmer, one of
his chief crops is raising tobacco. Lloyd and Mildred have five children, namely,
Mabel, Majorie, Janice and Vivian.
Lois, oldest daughter of Lloyd and Mildred Cox Miller, married John F. Brown,
He at present is the sheriff of Jefferson County. This is his second term and he
made such a good sheriff in his first term that no one ran against him in his
second term. He is a fine upstanding man. Lois and John have four children,
namely, John, Jr., Linda and the twins Sammy and Danny. John Brown had an
outstanding war record in World War II.
Mabel, second daughter of Lloyd and Mildred Cox Miller, married Edgar Kyte.
He is a fine baker and they have owned several fine bakeries through East
Tennessee. He was also in World War II. They have three children, namely, twins
Timmy and Edward, and Susan. A year or so ago the two seemed not to make it too
well and Mabel divorced him in 1957. She and her children are now living with
her parents. Mabel is now employed by a large bakery concern in Knoxville.
- [S2750] Cox, Hazel; Slaton and Cox Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 3.
Cox/Slaton Family History from Hazel Cox, page 3.
(illegible, maybe my brothers and sisters)
Mildred Frances was born Jan 31, 1908, died Feb 10, 1983, Mildred & Loyd Miller married Aug 10, 1924
Hazel Loretta Cox born July 30, 1910
Anna Laura Cox was born Sept 16, 1913, died Aug. 28, 1923
Dorothy Gladys Cox was born Dec. 30, 1916, died June 28 1982
George Marion Cox was born June 16, 1919, died Nov 21, 1924
Ollie Elizabeth & Minnie Ethel Cox born Nov.18, 1921, Ollie died Dec 20, 1922
William Vern & Wilma Fern Cox born Sept 16, 1926
John Franklin Jr (Little Johnie) born Feb 15, 1929 died Sept 10, 1929
Mildreds children
Lois Ruth Miller born Nov 18, 1925
Mabel Opal Miller was born Nov 25, 1927
Marjorie Eugenia Miller born March 16, 1932
Mildred Vivian Miller born Aug 26, 1940
Janice Carol Miller born Dec 20, 1943
Dorothys children Dot & Con Caton married Dec 26, 1933
Barbara Jean Caton born Nov. 30, 1934
Mary Lou Caton born July 3, 1940, married Odell Slover Aug 26, 1960
Little Connie Caton born Nov. 25, 1937 died Nov. 30, 1937
Dot & Lynn Blackburn married May 1, 1944
Lynn Jr. Blackburn Oct 13, 1945
John Robert Blackburn born Oct 31, 1947
- [S3383] U.S. Federal Census: 1910, Jefferson County, Tennessee, District 1, Enumeration District 65, page 27b, ancestry.com (1910 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 September 2024.
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 May 1910 by W.T. Cox
page 27b, dwelling number 246, family number 253
Cox John Franklin 21 head m m1-4 w farmer TN TN TN
Mary 23 wife f m1-4 w TN TN TN 1 child, 1 living
Mildred 2 son m s s TN TN TN
(The census listed Mildred incorrectly as a male son rather than as a female daughter.)
- [S2751] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 72.
Marjorie, third daughter of Lloyd and Mildred Cox miller, married Bobbie
Sams from White Pine, Tenn. Marjorie works as a telephone operator in Morris-
town, Tenn. Bobbie is employed in the post office at Dandridge. Marjorie and
Bobbie have no children.
Lloyd and Mildred Cox Miller's other two children, Janice and Vivian are
not married at this time.
Hazel, second daughter of John and Mary Slaton Cox, is truthfully one of the
finest girls of East Tennessee. She never married. A fine business woman and
truly you could call her the Miss Milkmaid of Tennessee, if not'the entire
United States. They, have a large dairy farm and many dairy cows and for a good
number of years since her father’s health has been bad, Hazel has managed to a
large extent the dairy farm. She is much like my oldest brother John. They both
were very, thrifty and John Cox and I might call her a little stingy. She is a fine
Christian woman and she and her father, and mother (John and Mary Cox) help
keep up some missions in Africa as well as being strong supporters of their own
church there near their home. I can only say this about Hazel, she is one of the best.
Dorothy, third daughter of John and Mary Slaton Cox, is quite a gal. She is
quite a talker, when she and I get together we really have a talk-fest. Dorothy's
first marriage was to Conley Caton. They had two children, Barbara and Mary Lou.
Barbara married Bill Clark of Chicago, Illinois, who is a career man in the United
States Navy. They have one child, but at this time I do not know what its name is.
A few years after Dorothy divorced her first husband she married Lynn Blackburn
from Knoxville, Tenn. He is a fine man. To this union two children were born,
namely Lynn Jr. and John. They now reside in Jefferson County near
Dandridge, Tenn.
Ethel, fourth living daughter of John and Mary Slaton Cox, is one of the most
beautiful and fine girls that has ever been my privilege to know. She is a typical
Nichols in stature. She is a graduate of Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City,
Tenn. She taught school two or three years in Washington, D. C. She married
Dr. James De Lozier, a fine physician from- Sevier County, Tennessee. To this
union four children were born, namely, Marie, Andrea, Cynthia and James, Jr.
They now reside in California.
Vern, the only living son of John and Mary Slaton Cox, was a twin to Fern.
He has always been more or less a businesslike man instead of a farmer. He never
cared too much for the farm and was in the trucking business. Also, for quite a
few years he would go into Indiana and Illinois and buy up used farm machinery
and bring it into Tennessee and sell it. He married Effie Walker who at the
time of their marriage her father was the Sheriff of Jefferson. County. They have
two children, namely, Mary Louise, and David.
Fern, twin of Vern, daughter of John and Mary Slaton Cox, is a very fine
girl and in disposition much like her mother. She married Victor Sherrod who is
one of the nicest young men that I know in that area. They have four children
namely, Dale, the twins Jane and Jean, and Paul. Victor works at the Atomic Bomb
Plant in Oakridge, Tenn., and they live in that area near Knoxville, Tennessee.
Before leaving the family of John and Mary Slaton Cox, their third child whose
name was Ann, died when she was four or five years old. I remember her so
vividly, her beautiful face and the most beautiful eyes on any child that I have
ever seen and as I remember her, she had such a fine and sweet disposition. As
long as I live, it will always be a fond memory to remember little Ann.
- [S3384] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, page 11b, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 1 June 2015.
Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee 13 & 14 Jan 1920, Herbert F. Bible, enumerator
page 11a, Goose Creek Road, dwelling number 204, family number 205
Miller John 52 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Margaret 48 wife f m w TN TN TN
Loyd 14 son m s w TN TN TN
Lucile 11 dau f s w TN TN TN
Frank D. 7 son m s w TN TN TN
Hugh 5 son m s w TN TN TN
Moses 75 father m w w TN TN TN
Sam 65 lodger m w w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920, enumerated by Herbert F. Bible
page 11b, Goose Creek Road, dwelling number 208, family number 209
Shrader Samuel 75 head m m w farmer MO TN TN
Mary 62 wife f m w GA TN TN
Eugene 23 son m s w TN GA MO
Benson Abbie 47 dau f w w TN GA MO
(Parents birthplaces for both Eugene and Abbie are reversed, and should be TN MO GA.)
Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920, enumerated by Herbert F. Bible
page 11b, Goose Creek Road, dwelling number 209, family number 210
Shrader Henry 26 head m m w farm laborer TN GA MO
Gracie 24 wife f m w TN GA MO
Lorine 4 4/12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Vern 2 6/12 son m s w TN TN TN
(Henry's places of birth are reversed for his parents, and should be TN MO GA. Gracie's places of birth were copied from her husband's, and they should be TN TN TN.)
Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920, enumerated by Herbert F. Bible
page 11b, Goose Creek Road, dwelling number 213, family number 213
Cox John F. 31 head m m w farmer TN TN TN can R/W
Mary 33 wife f m w TN NC TN can R/W
Mildred 12 dau f s w TN TN TN attended school, can R/W
Hazel 9 dau f s w TN TN TN attended school, can R/W
Anna 6 dau f s w TN TN TN
Dorthy 3 1/12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Marion 7/12 son m s w TN TN TN
Slaton Mary 67 motherL f w w TN TN TN can R/W
They owned the house and it was mortgaged.
Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920, enumerated by Herbert F. Bible
page 11b, Goose Creek Road, dwelling number 215, family number 216
Ingle Wiley 44 head m m w farmer, general NC NC NC
Francis 45 wife f m w TN TN TN
Treunlyaw 8 son m s w FL NC TN
Wiley P. 5 son m s w FL NC TN
Ray 1 son m s w TN NC TN
- [S3396] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Old Dist. 1, Enumeration District 45-3, page 82a, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 18 October 2024.
Enumeration District 45-3, Old Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Apr 1930
page 82a, Goose Creek Road, dwelling number 44, family number 45
Cox James H. 58 head m w w farmer TN TN TN
Harold A. 18 son m s w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 45-3, Old Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Apr 1930
page 82a, Goose Creek Road, dwelling number 50, family number 51
Shrader William A. 39 head m m@27 w farmer TN TN TN
Jessie P. 34 wife f m@22 w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 45-3, Old Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Apr 1930
page 82a, Goose Creek Road, dwelling number 51, family number 52
Miller Lloyd E. 24 head m m@19 w farmer TN TN TN
Mildred F. 22 wife f m@16 w TN TN TN
Loras R. 4 4/12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Mable 2 3/10 dau f s w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 45-3, Old Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Apr 1930
page 82a, Goose Creek Road, dwelling number 52, family number 53
Cox John F. 42 head m m@17 w farmer TN TN TN
Mary J. 43 wife f m@18 w TN TN NC
Hazel 19 dau f s w TN TN TN
Dortha 13 dau f s w TN TN TN
Ethel 8 dau f s w TN TN TN
Vern 3 3/12 son m s w TN TN TN
Fern 3 3/12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Rickard Samuel 18 boarder m s w farm laborer TN TN TN
- [S3004] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Dist. 1, Enumeration District 45-3, page 27a, Sheet 3a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 31 January 2022.
Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 17 Apr 1940
page 27a, Sheet 3a, dwelling number 45, owns property worth $600
Miller Lloyd 33 head m m w farmer 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $0 income
Mildred 31 wife f m w 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Lois R. 14 dau f s w 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Mabel 12 dau f s w 5 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Marjorie 7 dau f s w 1 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 17 Apr 1940
page 27a, Sheet 3a, dwelling number 44, owns property worth $700
Cox John 51 head m m w farmer 4 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $0 income
Mary 53 wife f m w 5 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Hazel 29 dau f s w 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Ethel 17 dau f s w 2 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Fern 13 dau f s w 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Vern 13 son m s w 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Caton Dorothy 23 dau f m7 w 1 year high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Barbara J. 5 Gdau f s w 0 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
- [S3385] U.S. Federal Census: 1950, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 45-3, sheet 020, ancestry.com (1950 U.S. Census) viewed on 22 September 2024.
Head of household
Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Green Hill Road, 20 Apr 1950
Sheet 020, dwelling number 170
Cox John 61 head m m w farmer TN
Mary 63 wife f m w TN
Hazel 39 dau f s w TN
Ethel 28 dau f s w school teacher, elementary school TN
- [S3400] Obituary: Cox, John F.; Knoxville Journal [Knoxville, Tennessee], 6 July 1961, page 12, viewed at newspapers.com on 24 October 2024.
Knoxville Journal [Knoxville, Tennessee], 6 Jul 1961, page 12.
Cox, John F. - 72, passed away suddenly at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Green Hill Baptist Church, a retired farmer of the Mt. Zion community, Jefferson County. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Mary Slaton Cox; daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Miller, Mrs. Lynn Blackburn, Miss Hazel Cox, all of Dandridge, Mrs. James DeLozier, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Victor Sherrod, Knoxville; son, Vern Cox, Dandridge; 20 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Minnie Slaton, Dandridge, Mrs. Ethel Harrison, Morristown. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Mr. Zion Methodist Church, Rev. Herman Helton, Rev. D.A. Swafford, Rev. Charles Whetsel officiating. Body remains at Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge, where family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Thursday, and will be moved to the church one hour before services.
- [S3401] Grave marker: John F. Cox; Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee; photographed 25 September 2024 by Jerry Bryan.
John F. Cox, Dec. 27. 1888 - July 4, 1961, same marker as Mary S. Cox, Into Thy Hands I Command My Spirit, Luke XXIII - 46.
- [S3398] GPS for Cox, Mary S. and John F. grave: 36.018957, -83.450378, recorded 14 September 2024 by Jerry Bryan.
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Minnie Ann Cox
Female, born 2 Oct 1885, died 20 Oct 1964
| Father* | George Jackson Cox (born 21 September 1861, died 12 June 1938) |
| Mother* | Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols (born 27 May 1871, died 26 February 1950) |
Partner: Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton (born 20 May 1884, died 3 December 1954)
| Daughter* | Eula Mae Slaton+ (born 6 November 1907, died 7 March 1991) |
| Daughter* | Alma Gertrude Slaton+ (born 17 November 1909, died 11 September 1987) |
| Son* | George Alger Francis (Alger) Slaton (born 4 December 1911, died 10 March 1997) |
| Daughter* | Eunice Bessie Slaton (born 15 December 1914, died 5 April 2002) |
| Son* | Ralph Porter Slaton (born 15 February 1917, died 2 December 2005) |
| Son* | John Conard (Conard) Slaton+ (born 29 April 1922, died 8 April 2022) |
| Daughter* | Mary Loretta (Loretta) Slaton (born 12 May 1924, died 6 November 2017) |
| Name Sources | Minnie Ann Cox.1,2,3 |
| Birth | 2 October 1885; Jefferson County, Tennessee.3,4,5 |
| Parents | George Jackson Cox and Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols.4,5 |
| 1900 Census | Household of her father George Jackson Cox Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900 page 15b, dwelling number 28, family number 28 Minnia A. 14, daughter, female, single, white, born Oct 1885, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.6 |
| Marriage | 30 May 1906; Minnie Ann Cox age 20 and Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton age 22; Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Jefferson County, Tennessee.4,7,8 |
| Birth of Child | 6 November 1907, Eula Mae Slaton, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 22.4 |
| Birth of Child | 17 November 1909, Alma Gertrude Slaton, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 24.2,4 |
| 1910 Census |  Household of her husband Joseph Porter (Porter) Slaton Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2 (Old Dist. 16 & 18), Jefferson County, Tennessee, 21 Apr 1910 page 39a, dwelling number 28, family number 28 Minnie 25, wife, female, married 1 time for 4 years, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, 2 children, 2 living.9 |
| Birth of Child | 4 December 1911, George Alger Francis (Alger) Slaton, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 26.4 |
| Birth of Child | 15 December 1914, Eunice Bessie Slaton, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 29.4 |
| Birth of Child | 15 February 1917, Ralph Porter Slaton, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 31. |
| 1920 Census |  Household of her husband Joseph Porter (Porter) Slaton Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920 page 40b, dwelling number 84, family number 85 Minnie 34, wife, female, married, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.10 |
| Birth of Child | 29 April 1922, John Conard (Conard) Slaton, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 36.4 |
| Birth of Child | 12 May 1924, Mary Loretta (Loretta) Slaton, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 38.4 |
| 1930 Census |  Household of her husband Joseph Porter (Porter) Slaton Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 28 Apr 1930 page 89a, family number 188, family number 197 Minnie 44, wife, female, first married at age 20, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.11 |
| 1940 Census |  Household of her husband Joseph Porter (Porter) Slaton Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 16 Apr 1940 page 26b, Sheet 2b, dwelling number 38, owns property worth $800 Minnie 54, wife, female, married, white, 1 year high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house.12 |
| 1950 Census |  Household of her husband Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Green Hill Road, 20 Apr 1950 Sheet 021, dwelling number 174 Minnie 64, wife, female, married, white, TN.13 |
| Death | 20 October 1964; Jefferson County, Tennessee, age 79.3,14,5 |
| Death Record |  1. Name - Minnie Ann Slaton 2. Died - Oct 20, 1964 3. Color or race - W 4. Sex - F 5. Status - Widowed 6. Born - Oct 2, 1885 7. Age - 79 8. Place of death - Jefferson County, Dist. 4, Jefferson City, Jefferson Memorial Hospital 9. Residence - Tennessee, Jefferson County, Dandridge, Tenn., Rt. 5 10 .Occupation - Housewife 10b. Business or industry - 13. Birthplace - Tenn. 14. Citizen of what country? 15. Husband or wife - 16. Father - George J. Cox 17. Mother - Loretta Nichols 18. Informant - Alger Slaton, address - Rt. 5, Dandridge, Tenn. 22. Signature - S.C. Fain M.D., Address: Jefferson City, Date: 11/3/64 23A. Buried Oct. 23, 1964, Mt. Zion, Jefferson Co. Tenn. 24. Funeral Director address -Farrar's Dandridge, Tenn. 25. Registration Dist. no. - 24701 26. Signed - 11-6-64 27. Resgistrar's Signature - Dorothy Hoskins, Dep. ----- The informant was her son George Alger Francis (Alger) Slaton.3 |
| Obituary |  Mrs. Minnie Cox Slaton - 79. widow of the late J. P. Slaton Route 3, Dandridge, died at 6L45 Tuesday. She was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Eula Burchett, New Castle, Ind., Mrs. Alma Ailey. Jefferson City, Mrs. Eunice Franklin, Dandrklge. Mrs. Loretta Bull, New Market; sons, Alger, Dandridge, Ralph, Jefferson City, Connard, Toledo, Ill. Ernest, Lancaster, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Ethel Harrison, Morristown. Funeral 3 p.m. Friday, Mt. Zion Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Farrar’s, Dandridge, In charge.14 |
| Burial | 23 October 1964; Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee. Grave marker: Minnie Ann Cox Slaton, 2 Oct 1885 - 20 Oct 1964.3,14 |
| Burial Inscription |    |
| Burial GPS |  |
| Narrative |  Minnie Cox Slaton, oldest child of George and Loretta Cox, was born in Jefferson County, Tenn., in 1888. She like many other children on the farm, went to school and did the chores, and as the oldest child, usually had to look after the young ones. She is a typical Nichols in stature and character, small and petite, red hair and beautiful eyes, and a beautiful singer. She is perhaps one of the few living today in that area that can still sing old Harp Music, which was almost a lost art, even when I was a child. I can remember in my young days it was always so nice to visit them and spend a week or so hearing her beautiful voice in song along with my aunt, especially in the early morning when the aroma of the coffee and the frying of ham meat was so pleasant I always get a kick out of Minnie saying just about every time she sees me. "Oh, yes, I used to carry you around on my hip when you were a baby and spank you good for crying.” She is a wonderful woman, always ready for a good talk, or a good laugh, and one of the most entertaining and friendly people you would ever meet. She married Porter Slaton, who resided in Jefferson County. Minnie and Porter had eight children, namely, Eula Mae, Alma G., Alger F., Eunice B., Ralph P., Conard, Loretta and William E.4 |
Citations
- [S3259] Bryan, William Jackson; Cox History 1607 on; unpublished manuscript; page 5.
III John Tivis Cox, married Nancy Ann Pierce, 23 Sept 1860, do not have
any data on her.
Children
IV. George Jackeon Cox, born 21 Sept 1861, Died 12 June 1938
married Clarica Loretta Nichols in 1883.
Do not know it for afact but hare heard they were married
on horse back. Possible due to oirouit riding preachers.
Children
Minnie Ann Cox, born 2 Oct 1885, died 20 Oct 1964
married Joseph Porter Slaton, born 20 May 1885
died 3 Doc 1954
Thersie Cox, born 24 Nov 1887, died 8 Jan 1888
John Franklin Cox, born 27 Dec 1888, died 4 July 1961
married Mary Slaton, born 16 Oct 1886, died 17 Deo 1975
Mary Emily Ethel Cox, born 15 Sept 1892, died 3 May 1979
married Daniel Harrison, born 1 Mov 1881
Martha Cox, born 23 April 1896, died 8 Dec 1898
Wyatt Cox, born 2 Feb 1900, died 22 Sept 1901
Ruby Pricilla Cox, born 18 July 1903, died 9 Aug 1925.
Married 4 April 1921, Emmert Oral Bryan
Eunice Cox, born 3 Deo 1906, died 3 Nov 1910
Robert M. Cox, born 21 Feb 1910, died 24 Mar 1930
IV. William Nelson Cox, born 31 July 1868, died 10 Jan 1939.
married 31 July 1891, Ella Cline, born 30 Nov 1867, died
10 Jan. 1942.
V. Children
Roy Lee Cox, born 17 Oct 1893, married Lillian Howell
no data.
VI. Child
Ermyntrude, married John Neff, no data
V. Jessie Pearl Cox, born 9 Jan 1895, married
Will Schrader, born no data, no children.
V. Grace Cox, born 18 Sept 1896, married H. C. Schrader
9 Aug 1914.
VI. Children
Lorene Schrader, ao data; married Taft White
Verne T. Schrader, no data.
V. John Harvey Cline Cox, no data, married Daisy Miller
no data.
VI. Children
Helen Cox, narried a Swann, no other data.
Leatrlae Cox, married a Parker, no othes data.
John HarveyCline Cox, Jr., born 2 Deo 1902
died Jan 1975
Peggy Cox, married a Yan Matre, no other data.
IV. Nancy Cox, no data, married to Joel Walts in Jefferson Oounty
had six children, moved to Plano, Texas while children were
small.
IV. James Harmon Cox, born 8 Oot 1870, died 28 Jan 1953, married
Ola Cline, born 19 Jan 1878, died 15 8ept 1915.
V. Children
Flora Cox, born 2T Oct 1694, died 15 Jan 1921
Ersie Cox, born 25 Sept 1898, died 29 April 1922
Elmer Cox, born 14 Mar 1901, died 12 Nov 1981
Neva Cox, born 23 Aug 1903
Lelia Cox, born 2 May 1906
Faye Cox, born 16 June 1909» died 28 June 1911
Vaughn Oox, born 2 Aug 1912, died 2 Mar 1913
Harold Cox, born 26 Aug 1914
[S3138] Birth Certificate: Slaton, Alma Gertrude; Jefferson County, Tennessee; 1909; certificate D-556627.
page 1
State of Tennessee, Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Statistics
Delayed Certificate of Birth, D-556627
1. Name at birth - Alma Gertrude Slaton
2. Date of birth - Nov. 17, 1909
3. Birthplace - Jefferson Co. Rt. 3 Dandridge
4. Color - White
5. Sex - Female
6. Father - Joseph Porter Slaton
7. Father born - Jefferson Co. Tenn.
8. Mother - Minnie Ann Cox
9. Mother born - Jefferson Co. Tenn.
10. Signature of registrant - Alma Gertrude Ailey, Rt. 1 Jefferson City, Tenn.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on August 30, 1962. C. F. Hardy, Notary Public.
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Abstract of supporting evidence
1. Affidavit of Mother - Reverse side 3-11-64
2. Old Family Bible Record Very old
Information concerning registrant as stated in document of corresponding number above
Birth Date or Age Birthplace Name of father Full name of mother
1. Nov. 17, 1909 Jefferson County Joseph Porter Slaton Minnie Ann Cox
2. Nov. 17, 1909 Jefferson County Joseph Porter Slaton Minnie Ann Cox
-----
I hereby certify that I have examined the true documents abstracted above and find them valid and that
the information contained therein is as noted above and recommend that this delayed Certificate of Birth
be accepted from filing by the Division of Vital Statistics, Tennessee Department of Public Health.
(signed) C. F. Hardy, County Court Clerk
Address - Box 37, Dandridge, Tennesseee Date - Mar. 11, 1964
Approved - Mary L. Baird Date - Mar 20 1964 By - SS
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page 2
First Supporting Affidavit
State of Tennessee, Jefferson City, Tennessee
Couty of Jefferson
I hereby certify, on oath, that I am at present 78 years of age: that I am related to the person
represented by this certificate as Mother, and that I had actual knowledge of the acts
as stated in this certificate at the time the birth occurred, and know this to be true because
I am the mother of Alma Gertrude Slaton, and was present
at the time of her birth.
(signed) Minnie A. Slaton
I hereby certify that the affiant personally appeared before me, that I read the above state-
ments to her and that she made oath that said statemeents are true to the best
of her knowledge and belief.
This the 11th day o March 1964
C. F. Hardy, CCC
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Second Supporting Affidavit (all blanks)
- [S3380] Death Certificate: Slaton, Minnie Ann; Certificate 64-28047; Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1964; www.familysearch.com; viewed 18 September 2024.
Knox County, Tennessee, 1964, death certificate 64-28047.
1. Name - Minnie Ann Slaton
2. Died - Oct 20, 1964
3. Color or race - W
4. Sex - F
5. Status - Widowed
6. Born - Oct 2, 1885
7. Age - 79
8. Place of death - Jefferson County, Dist. 4, Jefferson City, Jefferson Memorial Hospital
9. Residence - Tennessee, Jefferson County, Dandridge, Tenn., Rt. 5
10 .Occupation - Housewife
10b. Business or industry -
13. Birthplace - Tenn.
14. Citizen of what country?
15. Husband or wife -
16. Father - George J. Cox
17. Mother - Loretta Nichols
18. Informant - Alger Slaton, address - Rt. 5, Dandridge, Tenn.
22. Signature - S.C. Fain M.D., Address: Jefferson City, Date: 11/3/64
23A. Buried Oct. 23, 1964, Mt. Zion, Jefferson Co. Tenn.
24. Funeral Director address -Farrar's Dandridge, Tenn.
25. Registration Dist. no. - 24701
26. Signed - 11-6-64
27. Resgistrar's Signature - Dorothy Hoskins, Dep.
-----
The informant was her son George Alger Francis (Alger) Slaton.
- [S2150] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 69.
Minnie Cox Slaton, oldest child of George and Loretta Cox, was born in
Jefferson County, Tenn., in 1888. She like many other children on the farm,
went to school and did the chores, and as the oldest child, usually had to look after
the young ones. She is a typical Nichols in stature and character, small and petite,
red hair and beautiful eyes, and a beautiful singer. She is perhaps one of the
few living today in that area that can still sing old Harp Music, which was almost
a lost art, even when I was a child. I can remember in my young days it was
always so nice to visit them and spend a week or so hearing her beautiful voice
in song along with my aunt, especially in the early morning when the aroma
of the coffee and the frying of ham meat was so pleasant I always get a kick out of
Minnie saying just about every time she sees me. "Oh, yes, I used to carry you
around on my hip when you were a baby and spank you good for crying.” She is
a wonderful woman, always ready for a good talk, or a good laugh, and one of
the most entertaining and friendly people you would ever meet. She married
Porter Slaton, who resided in Jefferson County. His father was in the Union Army of
the Civil War. Porter who was a fine man and loved farming, especially liked to
grow wheat. He, about ever since I can remember, had threshing machine outfits
and also had a saw mill and a good farm. He was a fine Christian man, a solid
Republican and loved to talk politics with his friends. He died in 1954 and is
buried in the old cemetery, Mount Zion. This cemetery is just about two miles
west of Dandridge on the Knoxville Road, setting just off the new road. Ask any
of the old settlers at Dandridge just where it is. Minnie and Porter had eight
children, namely, Eula Mae, Alma G., Alger F., Eunice B., Ralph P., Conard,
Loretta and William E.
Eula the oldest daughter of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Haskel
Bolden. They had two boys, Dennis and Kenneth. Eula and her husband went to
New Castle, Indiana shortly after they were married. Their two sons were born in
Indiana. Dennis, the oldest son is married and has two children named Dane
and Dennis. Dennis married Isabelle Sarrell of North Carolina. Eula and her
husband Haskel were divorced and several years after her divorce she married
James Burchett from Albany, Ky. She and her husband and her two sons and
families reside in or near New Castle, Indiana.
Alma, second child of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Orville Ailey
from over around the Muddy Creek Valley. He is a great guy and I like him.
It was amusing when I told about the incident at one of our reunions what
happened to my brother Ralph. He was teaching school in this area, and a group
of folks were going to scalp him because he had whipped one of their daughters.
I have told of this incident in comments on my brother and will just say here that
Orville Ailey is a close relative of those that were about to scalp my brother. I
laughingly say I want no part of him because he belongs to the scalping group and
he gets a big kick out of it. Alma and Orville's two children's names are Robert
Earl and Denver E. The oldest boy, Robert, married Polly Ann Seals of Rocky
Valley, Tenn. They have one child. His name is Joseph Michael. Denver E.
married Christine Richards from North Carolina. They have no children at
this writing.
Alger, third son of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, is a fine farmer and good
businessman. He has followed in his father's footsteps remarkably well. He is one
of the fine sons of Minnie and Porter and perhaps a little bit my favorite from the
standpoint I have been around him more than the other children and also
- [S2749] Cox, Hazel; Slaton and Cox Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 2.
Cox/Slaton Family History from Hazel Cox, page 2.
Mary Slaton Cox's brothers & sisters
(Mamas brothers & Sisters)
Aunt Rebecca Slaton, Free was born Nov. 13, 1870, died Feb 21, 1903
Aunt Amanda Slaton Bryan was born Sept 11, 172, died July 22, 1950
Aunt Sallie Slaton, Ingle was born May 3, 1874, died Jan 10, 1948
Uncle John Slaton was born Feb 7, 1876, died July 27, 1945
Uncle William Moses Slaton was born April 9,1878, died Dec. 1963
Aunt Parlee Slaton McSpadden was born April 14, 1880, died May 5, 1965
Uncle Walker Slaton was born Mar 4, 1882, died April 8, 19?
Uncle Porter Slaton was born May 20, 1884 died Dec 4, 1954
Mama) Mary Jane Slaton was born Oct 16, 1886 died Dec 17,1975
Twins were born & died same day born
Aunt Laura Slaton Feb 19, 1892? died Aug 16, 1913
(Papa's John F. Cox brothrs and sisters)
Thursa Cox died in infancy in her sleep.
Aunt Minnie Cox Slaton was born Oct 2, 1885, died Oct 20, 1964
Papa John Franklin Cox was born Dec 27, 1888, siws Jult 4, 1961
Aunt Ethel Cox born Sept 15, 1881 died May 3, 1979
Martha died when young
Wyatt died when little
Ruby Cox Bryan was born July 18, 1903 died Aug 9 or 10, 1925
Eunice Cox born Dec 3, 1906 died Nov. 1910
Robert Cox born Feb 21, 1910 died Mar 24, 1930
- [S3273] U.S. Federal Census: 1900, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, page 15b, ancestry.com (1900 U.S. Census) viewed on 30 June 2024.
Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900
page 15b, dwelling number 27, family number 27
Cox William 31 head m m9 w Jul 1868 farmer TN TN TN
Mary E. 32 wife f m9 w Nov 1867 TN VA TN 3 children, 3 living
Roy L. 6 son m s w Oct 1893 TN TN TN
Jessie P. 5 dau f s w Jan 1895 TN TN TN
Gracie A. 3 dau f w w Sep 1896 TN TN TN
Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900
page 15b, dwelling number 28, family number 28
Cox George J. 38 head m m16 w Sep 1861 farmer TN TN TN
Retta N. 29 wife f m16 w May 1871 TN TN TN 6 children, 4 living
Minnia A. 14 dau f s w Oct 1885 TN TN TN
John F. 11 son m s w Dec 1888 farm laborer TN TN TN
Ethel E. 7 dau f s w Sep 1892 TN TN TN
James W. 3/12 son m s w Feb 1900 TN TN TN
Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900
page 15b, dwelling number 30, family number 30
Shurbutt William S. 30 head m m7 w May 1870 farmer TN SC TN
Amanda 34 wife f m7 w Aug 1865 TN TN TN
Manning Robert T. 13 Sson m s w Jul 1886 farm laborer TN TN TN
- [S1434] Obituary: Bryan, Ruby P.; Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 August 1925, page 3.
Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 Aug 1925, page 3.
Mrs. Ruby P. Bryan, aged 22 years, died at the Morristown General Hospital Sunday morning at 1:30 a.m. She was taken to the Harry Stetzer Funeral Home, and prepared for burial, and then taken to her home on West Fifth North street. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. from Wesley's Chapel in Jefferson County, conducted by Rev. Tarwater. Interment will be in the church yard. She is survived by her husband E. O. Bryan, and the following children: Jack, Robert, and Lena Maud Bryan; also by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Cox of Dandridge; two brothers, Messrs John and Robert Cox of Dandridge; two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Slaton of Dandridge and Mrs. Dan Harrison of this city. The following acted as pall-bearers; S. K. McAfee, Dr. Jno. Zedler, Gilbert Morrison, J. D. Walker, Jno. G. Hays, O. H. Newman.
- [S749] WWI Draft Registration Cards, Joseph Porter Slaton
- [S3363] U.S. Federal Census: 1900, Jefferson County, Tennessee, District 2, Enumeration District 67, page 39a, ancestry.com (1900 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 February 2023.
Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2 (Old Dist. 16 & 18), Jefferson County, Tennessee, 21 Apr 1910
page 39a, dwelling number 28, family number 28
Slaton Porter J. 26 head m m1-4 w farmer TN NC TN
Minnie 25 wife f m1-4 w TN TN TN 2 children, 2 living
Eula 2 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alma 3/12 dau f s w TN TN TN
- [S3142] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2, page 40b, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 February 2023.
Enumeration District 67, Dist 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920
page 40b, dwelling number 84, family number 85
Slaton Porter J. 35 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Minnie 34 wife f m w TN TN TN
Ula 12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alma 10 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alger 8 son m s w TN TN TN
Ennis 5 dau f s w TN TN TN
Ralph 2 3/12 son m s w TN TN TN
-----
There is an error in Porter's census entry in that his father Frank Slaton was born in North Carolina rather than in Tennessee. This census entry includes some interesting and creative spelling. The 12 year old daughter was Eula Mae Slaton. The 5 year old daughter was Eunice B. Slaton.
Enumeration District 67, Dist 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920
page 40b, dwelling number 88, family number 89
Jones Horace 23 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Eva 22 wife f m w TN TN TN
Earl 2 3/12 son m s w TN TN TN
Free Ollie 20 sisL f s w TN TN TN
- [S3364] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Dist. 1, Enumeration District 45-3, page 89a, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 9 September 2024.
Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 28 Apr 1930
page 89a, dwelling number 188, family number 197
Slaton Porter 45 head m m@22 w TN VA TN farmer, general farming
Minnie 44 wife f m@20 w TN TN TN
Alger 18 son m s w TN TN TN laborer, farm
Eunice 15 dau f s w TN TN TN
Ralph 13 son m s w TN TN TN
Conard 7 son m s w TN TN TN
Loretta 5 dau f s w TN TN TN
Earnest 4 son m s w TN TN TN
- [S3365] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Dist. 1, Enumeration District 45-3, page 26b, sheet 2b, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 10 September 2024.
Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 16 Apr 1940
page 26b, Sheet 2b, dwelling number 38, owns property worth $800
Slaton Porter 55 head m m w farmer 4 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Minnie 54 wife f m w 1 year high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Ralph 22 son m s w farmer 2 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Conard 17 son m s w 2 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Loretta 15 dau f s w 1 year high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Ernest 14 son m s w 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
- [S3368] U.S. Federal Census: 1950, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 45-3, sheet 021, ancestry.com (1950 U.S. Census) viewed on 11 September 2024.
Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Green Hill Road, 20 Apr 1950
Sheet 021, dwelling number 174
Slaton J. P. 66 head m m w farmer TN
Minnie 64 wife f m w TN
- [S3388] Obituary: Slaton, Mrs. Minnie Cox; Standard Banner [Jefferson City, Tennessee], 22 October 1964, page 8, viewed at newspapers.com on 2 February 2022.
The Standard Banner [Jefferson City, Tennessee], 22 Oct 1964, page 8.
Mrs. Minnie Cox Slaton - 79. widow of the late J. P. Slaton Route 3, Dandridge, died at 6L45 Tuesday. She was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Eula Burchett, New Castle, Ind., Mrs. Alma Ailey. Jefferson City, Mrs. Eunice Franklin, Dandrklge. Mrs. Loretta Bull, New Market; sons, Alger, Dandridge, Ralph, Jefferson City, Connard, Toledo, Ill. Ernest, Lancaster, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Ethel Harrison, Morristown. Funeral 3 p.m. Friday, Mt. Zion Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Farrar’s, Dandridge, In charge.
- [S3381] Grave marker: Minnie Ann Cox Slaton; Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee; photographed 14 September 2024 by Jerry Bryan.
Minnie Ann Cox Slaton, 2 Oct 1885 - 20 Oct 1964, common family plot headstone with the inscription Slaton.
- [S3382] GPS for Slaton, Minnie Ann Cox: 36.019001, -83.450326, recorded 14 September 2024 by Jerry Bryan.
<wpt lat="36.019001" lon="-83.450326">
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<time>2024-09-14T19:19:14Z</time>
<name>Minnie Ann Cox Slaton</name>
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Mary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox
Female, born 15 Sep 1892, died 3 May 1979
| Father* | George Jackson Cox (born 21 September 1861, died 12 June 1938) |
| Mother* | Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols (born 27 May 1871, died 26 February 1950) |
Partner: Daniel (Dan) Harrison (born 1 November 1881, died 30 July 1947)
| Son* | Amos Rudolph Harrison, Sr. (born 28 March 1909, died 8 February 1983) |
| Son* | George Thomas Harrison (born 7 January 1911, died 29 October 2001) |
| Son* | Joseph Turner (Turner) Harrison+ (born 7 October 1913, died 16 June 1992) |
| Daughter* | Clarissa Lucille (Lucille) Harrison (born 14 March 1915, died 27 July 1993) |
| Son* | John Franklin (Frank) Harrison+ (born 24 October 1917, died 18 July 1994) |
| Daughter* | Cora Lee Harrison (born 24 October 1917, died 3 November 1992) |
| Daughter* | Ruby Helen (Helen) Harrison (born 12 September 1920, died 10 June 2002) |
| Daughter* | Margaret Claudine Harrison (born 5 April 1925, died 8 November 2022) |
| Name Sources | Mary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
| Birth | 15 September 1892; Jefferson County, Tennessee.9,3 |
| Parents | George Jackson Cox and Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols.3 |
| 1900 Census | Household of her father George Jackson Cox Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900 page 15b, dwelling number 28, family number 28 Ethel E. 7, daughter, female, single, white, born Sep 1892, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.10 |
| Marriage | 24 August 1906; Mary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox age 13 and Daniel (Dan) Harrison age 24; Jefferson County, Tennessee.11,2 |
| Marriage Record |  Sept. 2, 1906, Dan Harrison to Ethel Cox, J. Porter Corbett, J.P., recorded Dec. 12, 1907.11 |
| Birth of Child | 28 March 1909, Amos Rudolph Harrison, Sr., Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 16.2 |
| 1910 Census |  Household of her husband Daniel (Dan) Harrison Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 21 Apr 1910 page 3b, dwelling number 51, family number 52 Ethel 16, wife, female, first marriage, married 3 years, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, 1 child, 1 living.12 |
| Birth of Child | 7 January 1911, George Thomas Harrison, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 18.2 |
| Birth of Child | 7 October 1913, Joseph Turner (Turner) Harrison, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 21.2 |
| Birth of Child | 14 March 1915, Clarissa Lucille (Lucille) Harrison, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 22.2 |
| Birth of Child | 24 October 1917, Cora Lee Harrison, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 25.2 |
| Birth of Child | 24 October 1917, John Franklin (Frank) Harrison, age of mother: 25.2 |
| 1920 Census |  Household of her husband Daniel (Dan) Harrison Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920, Benj. F. Franklin, enumerator page 23b, dwelling number 101, family number 105 Ethel 28, wife, female, married, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.13 |
| Birth of Child | 12 September 1920, Ruby Helen (Helen) Harrison, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 27.2 |
| Birth of Child | 5 April 1925, Margaret Claudine Harrison, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 32.2 |
| 1930 Census |  Household of her husband Daniel (Dan) Harrison Enumeration District 32-1, Ward 1, Dist. 1, Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, 15 Apr 1930 page 133a, 524 W. South Ave, dwelling number 350, family number 359 Ethel 37, wife, female, first married at age 15, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN ----- Ethel was actually married at age 13.14 |
| 1940 Census |  Household of her husband Daniel Harrison Enumeration District 32-2, Ward 1, Dist. 1, Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, 8-9 Apr 1940 page 23b, sheet 6b, 519 Sixth Ave, dwelling number 350, family number 128 Ethel 46, wife, female, married, white, 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house.15 |
| Death | 3 May 1979; [Morristown], Hamblen County, Tennessee, age 86.3,7 |
| Death Record | Social Security Death Index Information. Name: Ethel Harrison Last Residence: 37814 Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee Born: 15 Sep 1892 Died: May 1979 State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (1966). |
| Burial | Emma Jarnagin Cemetery, Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee.9 |
| Burial Inscription |  |
| Burial GPS |  |
| Narrative |  Ethel Cox Harrison, third child of George and Loretta Nichols Cox. Ethel is a little different dispositioned than her sister Minnie. She is very mild mannered with one of the nicest dispositions of any one I have ever known. She is very much like her father Uncle George Cox, taking things as they came in stride and smiling along with the bad as well as the good. She is a lovely alto singer and one of my fondest memories of her and her sister Minnie singing duets when I would be visiting them as a small boy. She married Daniel Harrison Aug. 24, 1908, he was a local boy of Jefferson County and managed our grandfather's store that was located near her home. Dan was a fine man, he farmed in Jefferson County for a few years after they were married, then moved to Morristown, Tennessee. There they raised quite a large family. Several years ago Dan's health became impaired and he had a stroke and was a semi-invalid for a good many years but with all of this neither he nor Ethel would complain. I remember very well the last time I saw Dan. I visited their home and he had a fine garden of flowers and vegetables. Even though handicapped he kept smiling. He died a few years ago and is buried in the Morristown Cemetery. ----- Ethel and Dan had eight children, namely, Amos, George, Turner, Lucille, Frank and Cora (twins), Helen and Margaret.2 |
Citations
- [S3259] Bryan, William Jackson; Cox History 1607 on; unpublished manuscript; page 5.
III John Tivis Cox, married Nancy Ann Pierce, 23 Sept 1860, do not have
any data on her.
Children
IV. George Jackeon Cox, born 21 Sept 1861, Died 12 June 1938
married Clarica Loretta Nichols in 1883.
Do not know it for afact but hare heard they were married
on horse back. Possible due to oirouit riding preachers.
Children
Minnie Ann Cox, born 2 Oct 1885, died 20 Oct 1964
married Joseph Porter Slaton, born 20 May 1885
died 3 Doc 1954
Thersie Cox, born 24 Nov 1887, died 8 Jan 1888
John Franklin Cox, born 27 Dec 1888, died 4 July 1961
married Mary Slaton, born 16 Oct 1886, died 17 Deo 1975
Mary Emily Ethel Cox, born 15 Sept 1892, died 3 May 1979
married Daniel Harrison, born 1 Mov 1881
Martha Cox, born 23 April 1896, died 8 Dec 1898
Wyatt Cox, born 2 Feb 1900, died 22 Sept 1901
Ruby Pricilla Cox, born 18 July 1903, died 9 Aug 1925.
Married 4 April 1921, Emmert Oral Bryan
Eunice Cox, born 3 Deo 1906, died 3 Nov 1910
Robert M. Cox, born 21 Feb 1910, died 24 Mar 1930
IV. William Nelson Cox, born 31 July 1868, died 10 Jan 1939.
married 31 July 1891, Ella Cline, born 30 Nov 1867, died
10 Jan. 1942.
V. Children
Roy Lee Cox, born 17 Oct 1893, married Lillian Howell
no data.
VI. Child
Ermyntrude, married John Neff, no data
V. Jessie Pearl Cox, born 9 Jan 1895, married
Will Schrader, born no data, no children.
V. Grace Cox, born 18 Sept 1896, married H. C. Schrader
9 Aug 1914.
VI. Children
Lorene Schrader, ao data; married Taft White
Verne T. Schrader, no data.
V. John Harvey Cline Cox, no data, married Daisy Miller
no data.
VI. Children
Helen Cox, narried a Swann, no other data.
Leatrlae Cox, married a Parker, no othes data.
John HarveyCline Cox, Jr., born 2 Deo 1902
died Jan 1975
Peggy Cox, married a Yan Matre, no other data.
IV. Nancy Cox, no data, married to Joel Walts in Jefferson Oounty
had six children, moved to Plano, Texas while children were
small.
IV. James Harmon Cox, born 8 Oot 1870, died 28 Jan 1953, married
Ola Cline, born 19 Jan 1878, died 15 8ept 1915.
V. Children
Flora Cox, born 2T Oct 1694, died 15 Jan 1921
Ersie Cox, born 25 Sept 1898, died 29 April 1922
Elmer Cox, born 14 Mar 1901, died 12 Nov 1981
Neva Cox, born 23 Aug 1903
Lelia Cox, born 2 May 1906
Faye Cox, born 16 June 1909» died 28 June 1911
Vaughn Oox, born 2 Aug 1912, died 2 Mar 1913
Harold Cox, born 26 Aug 1914
- [S1943] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 73.
Ethel Cox Harrison, third child of George and Loretta Nichols Cox. Ethel is a little different dispositioned than her sister Minnie. She is very mild mannered with one of the nicest dispositions of any one I have ever known. She is very much like her father Uncle George Cox, taking things as they came in stride and smiling along with the bad as well as the good. She is a lovely alto singe rand one of my fondest memories of her and her sister Minnie singing duets when I would be visiting them as a small boy She married Daniel Harrison Aug 24, 1908, he was a local boy of Jefferson County and managed our grandfather's store that was located near her home. Dan was a fine man, he farmed in Jefferson County for a few years after they were married, then moved to Morristown, Tenn. There they raised quite a large family. Several years ago Dan’s health became impaired and he had a stroke and was a semi-invalid for a good many years but with all of this neither he nor Ethel would complain. I remember very well the last time I saw Dan. I visited their home and he had a fine garden of flowers and vegetables. Even though handicapped he kept smiling. He died a few years ago; and is buried in the Morristown Cemetery.
Ethel and Dan had eight children, namely, Amos, George, Turner, Lucille, Frank and Cora (twins), Helen and Margaret.
Amos I believe is in the freight business. He married Lucille Jones. They have four children, namely, Robert, Daniel, William and Amos, Jr.
Daniel, second son of Amos, married Ann Bryan. They have one child, Michael Bryan. William, the third son of Amos and Lucille Jones Harrison, is married to Ann Bales. No children at this writing. Amos’ other children are not married at this time.
George, second son of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married Viola Cameron. They have five children, namely, Rochelle, Porter, Jane, Richard and John. None of these children are married at this writing.
Turner, third son of Dan and Ethel Cox, Harrison married Reba Pots. They have one child, namely, Wanda.
Lucille, oldest daughter of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married Mack Biddle of Morristown, Tenn. They have one child, namely, Charles Eugene.
Frank, twin to Cora, son of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married Mary Hazelwood. They have three children, namely, Deanie, Phyllis and Sandra. Cora the other twin, married John Williams of Knoxville. They have two children, John Jr. and Frank H.
Helen, seventh child of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married George B. Johnson. They have one son, Stanley.
Margaret, eighth child of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, is not married at this time. She isis credit manager of Sears and Roebuck in Morristown, Tenn., and lives at home with her mother.
RUBY COX BRYAN
Ruby, fourth child of George and Loretta Nichols Cox was about one year younger than myself. She was a fine pianist and as I remember her when visiting there especially when her brother and sisters, John, Minnie and Ethel had married. In the evening she played the piano and the guitat and we would sing, especially
- [S2749] Cox, Hazel; Slaton and Cox Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 2.
Cox/Slaton Family History from Hazel Cox, page 2.
Mary Slaton Cox's brothers & sisters
(Mamas brothers & Sisters)
Aunt Rebecca Slaton, Free was born Nov. 13, 1870, died Feb 21, 1903
Aunt Amanda Slaton Bryan was born Sept 11, 172, died July 22, 1950
Aunt Sallie Slaton, Ingle was born May 3, 1874, died Jan 10, 1948
Uncle John Slaton was born Feb 7, 1876, died July 27, 1945
Uncle William Moses Slaton was born April 9,1878, died Dec. 1963
Aunt Parlee Slaton McSpadden was born April 14, 1880, died May 5, 1965
Uncle Walker Slaton was born Mar 4, 1882, died April 8, 19?
Uncle Porter Slaton was born May 20, 1884 died Dec 4, 1954
Mama) Mary Jane Slaton was born Oct 16, 1886 died Dec 17,1975
Twins were born & died same day born
Aunt Laura Slaton Feb 19, 1892? died Aug 16, 1913
(Papa's John F. Cox brothrs and sisters)
Thursa Cox died in infancy in her sleep.
Aunt Minnie Cox Slaton was born Oct 2, 1885, died Oct 20, 1964
Papa John Franklin Cox was born Dec 27, 1888, siws Jult 4, 1961
Aunt Ethel Cox born Sept 15, 1881 died May 3, 1979
Martha died when young
Wyatt died when little
Ruby Cox Bryan was born July 18, 1903 died Aug 9 or 10, 1925
Eunice Cox born Dec 3, 1906 died Nov. 1910
Robert Cox born Feb 21, 1910 died Mar 24, 1930
- [S1434] Obituary: Bryan, Ruby P.; Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 August 1925, page 3.
Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 Aug 1925, page 3.
Mrs. Ruby P. Bryan, aged 22 years, died at the Morristown General Hospital Sunday morning at 1:30 a.m. She was taken to the Harry Stetzer Funeral Home, and prepared for burial, and then taken to her home on West Fifth North street. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. from Wesley's Chapel in Jefferson County, conducted by Rev. Tarwater. Interment will be in the church yard. She is survived by her husband E. O. Bryan, and the following children: Jack, Robert, and Lena Maud Bryan; also by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Cox of Dandridge; two brothers, Messrs John and Robert Cox of Dandridge; two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Slaton of Dandridge and Mrs. Dan Harrison of this city. The following acted as pall-bearers; S. K. McAfee, Dr. Jno. Zedler, Gilbert Morrison, J. D. Walker, Jno. G. Hays, O. H. Newman.
- [S68] Obituary, Helen Harrison Johnson
- [S68] Obituary, Cox, John F.
- [S161] Social Security Death Index (ancestry.com)
- [S2] William Jackson Bryan
- [S3373] Grave marker: Ethel Harrison; Emma Jarnagin Cemetery, Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee; photographed 12 September 2024 by Jerry Bryan.
Ethel Harrison, Sept. 15, 1892 - May 3, 1979, common family plot headstone with the inscription Harrison.
- [S3273] U.S. Federal Census: 1900, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, page 15b, ancestry.com (1900 U.S. Census) viewed on 30 June 2024.
Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900
page 15b, dwelling number 27, family number 27
Cox William 31 head m m9 w Jul 1868 farmer TN TN TN
Mary E. 32 wife f m9 w Nov 1867 TN VA TN 3 children, 3 living
Roy L. 6 son m s w Oct 1893 TN TN TN
Jessie P. 5 dau f s w Jan 1895 TN TN TN
Gracie A. 3 dau f w w Sep 1896 TN TN TN
Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900
page 15b, dwelling number 28, family number 28
Cox George J. 38 head m m16 w Sep 1861 farmer TN TN TN
Retta N. 29 wife f m16 w May 1871 TN TN TN 6 children, 4 living
Minnia A. 14 dau f s w Oct 1885 TN TN TN
John F. 11 son m s w Dec 1888 farm laborer TN TN TN
Ethel E. 7 dau f s w Sep 1892 TN TN TN
James W. 3/12 son m s w Feb 1900 TN TN TN
Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900
page 15b, dwelling number 30, family number 30
Shurbutt William S. 30 head m m7 w May 1870 farmer TN SC TN
Amanda 34 wife f m7 w Aug 1865 TN TN TN
Manning Robert T. 13 Sson m s w Jul 1886 farm laborer TN TN TN
- [S3336] Marriage Record: Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1906; Book Jan. 1895 - Oct. 1910, page 203, license 1806; Harrison, Dan and Ethel Cox, www.ancestry.com, viewed 22 August 2024.
Book Jan. 1895 - Oct. 1910, page 203, license 1806
Sept. 2, 1906, Dan Harrison to Ethel Cox, J. Porter Corbett, J.P., recorded Dec. 12, 1907.
- [S3337] U.S. Federal Census: 1910, Jefferson County, Tennessee, District 1, Enumeration District 64, page 3b, ancestry.com (1910 U.S. Census) viewed on 21 August 2024.
Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 21 Apr 1910
page 3b, dwelling number 51, family number 52
Harrison Daniel 28 head m m1-3 w miller TN VA NC
Ethel 16 wife f m1-3 w TN TN TN 1 child, 1 living
Amos 1 son m s w TN TN TN
- [S3338] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, page 23b, sheet 23b, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 21 August 2024.
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920, Benj. F. Franklin, enumerator
page 23b, dwelling number 101, family number 105
Harrison Daniel 37 head m m w farmer TN VA NC
Ethel 28 wife f m w TN TN TN
Amos 10 son m s w TN TN TN
George 8 son m s w TN TN TN
Turner 6 son m s w TN TN TN
Lucile 4 9/12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Frank 2 2/12 son m s w TN TN TN
Cora 2 2/12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920, Benj. F. Franklin, enumerator
page 23b, dwelling number 109, family number 113
Hughes Frank 70 head m m w agent, nursery TN TN TN
Georgie 38 wife f m w TN TN TN
Jim 46 son m s w TN TN TN
Gilbert 20 Sson m s w laborer, working out TN TN TN
Rhue 10 Sson m s w TN TN TN
Breeden Martha 66 motherL f w w TN NC TN
- [S3339] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Hamblen County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 32-1, Ward 1, Dist. 1, page 133a, sheet 16a, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 22 August 2024.
Enumeration District 32-1, Ward 1, Dist. 1, Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, 15 Apr 1930
page 133a, 524 W. South Ave, dwelling number 350, family number 359
Harrison Daniel 46 head m m@23 w truck driver, wholesale grocery TN TN TN
Ethel 37 wife f m@15 w TN TN TN
Amos 21 son m s w truck driver, transfer TN TN TN
George 19 son m s w shipping clerk, wholesale grocery TN TN TN
Turner 16 son m s w knitter, hosiery mill TN TN TN
Lucile 15 dau f s w TN TN TN
Cora 12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Frank 12 son f s w TN TN TN
Helen 9 dau f s w TN TN TN
Margaret 5 dau f s w TN TN TN
Dunsmore Minnie 54 boarder f wd w TN TN TN.
-----
Dan's birthplace information is incorrect and should read as follows: born TN, father born VA, mother born NC. Dan was actually married at age 24 and Ethel was actually married at age 13.
- [S3006] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Hamblen County, Tennessee, Ward 1, Dist. 1, Morristown, Enumeration Distrit 32-2, page 23b, sheet 6b, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 2 February 2022.
Enumeration District 32-2, Ward 1, Dist. 1, Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, 8-9 Apr 1940
page 133a, 519 Sixth Ave, dwelling number 350, family number 128
Harrison Daniel 58 head m m w 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Ethel 46 wife f m w 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Turner 26 son m s w 5 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $676 income
Lucille 25 dau f s w ribber runner, hosiery mill 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $650 income
Cora 22 dau f s w looper, hosiery mill 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $650 income
Helen 19 dau f s w order girl, hosiery mill 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $650 income
Margaret 15 dau f s w ticket girl, hosiery mill 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Cox Retta C. 68 motherL f w w 5 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
-----
Dan's birthplace information is incorrect and should read as follows: born TN, father born VA, mother born NC.
Dan was actually married at age 24 and Ethel was actually married at age 13.
- [S3374] GPS for Daniel Harrison: 36.195431, -83.306237, recorded 12 September 2024 by Jerry Bryan.
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<ele>434.340576</ele>
<time>2024-09-12T15:50:20Z</time>
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Thursa (Thursie) Cox
Female, born 24 Nov 1887, died 8 Jan 1888
| Father* | George Jackson Cox (born 21 September 1861, died 12 June 1938) |
| Mother* | Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols (born 27 May 1871, died 26 February 1950) |
| Name Sources | Thursa (Thursie) Cox.1,2 |
| Birth | 24 November 1887; Jefferson County, Tennessee.3,1,2 |
| Parents | George Jackson Cox and Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols.1,3,2 |
| Death | 8 January 1888; Jefferson County, Tennessee, age 0. She died in infancy in her sleep.3,1,4,2 |
| Burial | Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.5,4 |
| Burial Inscription |  |
| Burial GPS | 35.961367,-83.420896 (approximate), now under water, location based on 1939 USGS sectional map, Shady Grove Quadrangle. |
| Reinterment | 1942, Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church, Jefferson County, Tennessee. She was buried originally at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee. The Pleasant Hill Cemetery was sometimes referred to as the New Hill Cemetery. She was reinterred by TVA in 1942 at Wesley's Chapel when the Pleasant Hill Cemetery was flooded by the construction of Douglas Dam.3 |
| Burial Inscription |  TVA records indicate that the inscription was Thersia Cox, 1886, age 2 month. It therefore appears that the original stone has been replaced, either at the time of TVA's reinterment, or at some time since then. It further appears that the date on the replacement stone is slightly different than the date on the original stone. The replacement stone currently is not legible, but its approximate location is known. The inscription on the replacement stone is known only from its transcription in Stories in Stone.3 |
| Burial GPS | 36.034683,-83.498197 (approximate). |
| Narrative |  Nine children were born to this union, namely, Minnie, Thursa, John, Martha, Ethel, Wyatt, Ruby, Eunice and Robert. I wish to comment briefly on some of the children that died when they were small. Thursa died when a baby and is buried at the New Hill Cemetery located about one-half way between Dandridge and Chestnut Hill. [The cemetery referred to as the New Hill Cemetery by Wyatt Nichols was more commonly called the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Thursa was later reinterred at Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church because the building of Douglas Dam flooded the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.].4 |
Citations
- [S3259] Bryan, William Jackson; Cox History 1607 on; unpublished manuscript; page 5.
III John Tivis Cox, married Nancy Ann Pierce, 23 Sept 1860, do not have
any data on her.
Children
IV. George Jackeon Cox, born 21 Sept 1861, Died 12 June 1938
married Clarica Loretta Nichols in 1883.
Do not know it for afact but hare heard they were married
on horse back. Possible due to oirouit riding preachers.
Children
Minnie Ann Cox, born 2 Oct 1885, died 20 Oct 1964
married Joseph Porter Slaton, born 20 May 1885
died 3 Doc 1954
Thersie Cox, born 24 Nov 1887, died 8 Jan 1888
John Franklin Cox, born 27 Dec 1888, died 4 July 1961
married Mary Slaton, born 16 Oct 1886, died 17 Deo 1975
Mary Emily Ethel Cox, born 15 Sept 1892, died 3 May 1979
married Daniel Harrison, born 1 Mov 1881
Martha Cox, born 23 April 1896, died 8 Dec 1898
Wyatt Cox, born 2 Feb 1900, died 22 Sept 1901
Ruby Pricilla Cox, born 18 July 1903, died 9 Aug 1925.
Married 4 April 1921, Emmert Oral Bryan
Eunice Cox, born 3 Deo 1906, died 3 Nov 1910
Robert M. Cox, born 21 Feb 1910, died 24 Mar 1930
IV. William Nelson Cox, born 31 July 1868, died 10 Jan 1939.
married 31 July 1891, Ella Cline, born 30 Nov 1867, died
10 Jan. 1942.
V. Children
Roy Lee Cox, born 17 Oct 1893, married Lillian Howell
no data.
VI. Child
Ermyntrude, married John Neff, no data
V. Jessie Pearl Cox, born 9 Jan 1895, married
Will Schrader, born no data, no children.
V. Grace Cox, born 18 Sept 1896, married H. C. Schrader
9 Aug 1914.
VI. Children
Lorene Schrader, ao data; married Taft White
Verne T. Schrader, no data.
V. John Harvey Cline Cox, no data, married Daisy Miller
no data.
VI. Children
Helen Cox, narried a Swann, no other data.
Leatrlae Cox, married a Parker, no othes data.
John HarveyCline Cox, Jr., born 2 Deo 1902
died Jan 1975
Peggy Cox, married a Yan Matre, no other data.
IV. Nancy Cox, no data, married to Joel Walts in Jefferson Oounty
had six children, moved to Plano, Texas while children were
small.
IV. James Harmon Cox, born 8 Oot 1870, died 28 Jan 1953, married
Ola Cline, born 19 Jan 1878, died 15 8ept 1915.
V. Children
Flora Cox, born 2T Oct 1694, died 15 Jan 1921
Ersie Cox, born 25 Sept 1898, died 29 April 1922
Elmer Cox, born 14 Mar 1901, died 12 Nov 1981
Neva Cox, born 23 Aug 1903
Lelia Cox, born 2 May 1906
Faye Cox, born 16 June 1909» died 28 June 1911
Vaughn Oox, born 2 Aug 1912, died 2 Mar 1913
Harold Cox, born 26 Aug 1914
- [S2749] Cox, Hazel; Slaton and Cox Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 2.
Cox/Slaton Family History from Hazel Cox, page 2.
Mary Slaton Cox's brothers & sisters
(Mamas brothers & Sisters)
Aunt Rebecca Slaton, Free was born Nov. 13, 1870, died Feb 21, 1903
Aunt Amanda Slaton Bryan was born Sept 11, 172, died July 22, 1950
Aunt Sallie Slaton, Ingle was born May 3, 1874, died Jan 10, 1948
Uncle John Slaton was born Feb 7, 1876, died July 27, 1945
Uncle William Moses Slaton was born April 9,1878, died Dec. 1963
Aunt Parlee Slaton McSpadden was born April 14, 1880, died May 5, 1965
Uncle Walker Slaton was born Mar 4, 1882, died April 8, 19?
Uncle Porter Slaton was born May 20, 1884 died Dec 4, 1954
Mama) Mary Jane Slaton was born Oct 16, 1886 died Dec 17,1975
Twins were born & died same day born
Aunt Laura Slaton Feb 19, 1892? died Aug 16, 1913
(Papa's John F. Cox brothrs and sisters)
Thursa Cox died in infancy in her sleep.
Aunt Minnie Cox Slaton was born Oct 2, 1885, died Oct 20, 1964
Papa John Franklin Cox was born Dec 27, 1888, siws Jult 4, 1961
Aunt Ethel Cox born Sept 15, 1881 died May 3, 1979
Martha died when young
Wyatt died when little
Ruby Cox Bryan was born July 18, 1903 died Aug 9 or 10, 1925
Eunice Cox born Dec 3, 1906 died Nov. 1910
Robert Cox born Feb 21, 1910 died Mar 24, 1930
- [S3360] David H. Templin and Cherel Bolin Henderson; Stories in Stone, Jefferson County Cemeteries Volume I: South of the French Broad River and Dumplin Valley Sections; Knoxville, Tenn.; published by the authors, 1986–1999; page 184.
184
WESLEY'S CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY
BULL - Elizabeth 7 Dec 1826 31 Dec 1903 d/p V. G. & Lydia
Emma M. 30 Apr 1919 11 Jun 1921 d/o Rev. & Mrs. Buford M.
Lydia 1804 13 Apr 1892
Mahala 15 Mar 1837 14 Dec 1911
Maud L. 30 Jan 1917 1 Jul 1925 d/o Rev & rs. Buford M.
Paul Born & Died (in concrete) s/o E. M. & H. A.
Samuel Born & Died 23 Jan 1894 s/o E. M. & H. A.
W. G. 4 Aug 1850 16 Jul 1925
CARMICHAEL - Clara A. 21 Apr 1881 10 Aug 1881
Clement B. 14 Feb 1883 2 Feb 1909 s/o W. W. & Susan
Minnie B. 1 Apr 1871 8 Jan 1907 d/o W. W. & Susan
W. W. ) 19 Jul 1839 16 Oct 1918
Susanna ) 7 Oct 1839 17 Feb 1905
CARTER-A. J. 20 Jun 1848 13 Sep 1921
Sarah E. M. Newman 1 Aug 1847 3 Jan 1901 w/o J. A.
Cornelius A. ) 26 Feb 1875 30 Jul 1947
Clara B. Pate) 2 Jun 1880 14 Dec 1954
Dora 25 Nov 1833 29 Nov 1924
G. M. ) 20 Feb 1859 28 Mar 1933
Sarah Newman) 14 Dec 1858 26 Sep 1956 w/o G. M.
Jessie M. 20 Sep 1902 10 Oct 1917 d/o G. M. & Catherine
John W. ) 23 Dec 1842 15 Jun 1916 Corp Co D 9 Tenn Cav
Elizabeth Curry) 6 Oct 1841 13 Feb 1906 w/o J. W.
Mack E. 2 Oct 1893 25 Jul 1956 Pvt Co G 3rd Dept Brig
CASE - Cyrus F. 1891 1916
Decator 1889 1929
H. H. 18 Apr 1848 27 Sep 1893
Rachel Presley 15 Jul 1850 23 Feb 1926 w/o H. H.
J. R. Died 17 Jun 1900 72 y
Nancy Died 3 Nov 1899 66y
Cate - Willie H. 24 May 1882 22 Aug 1883 s/o S. F & F. E.
CHANEY - Rhuby L. 24 May 1892 10 Oct 1894
CLARKSTON - Billy H. 28 Jun 1934 10 Jul 1984
COX - Amy Katherine 7 Aug 1914 4 Sep 1914 d/o Felix O. & Jennie F.
Clyde Vestal ) 12 Aug 1904 14 Sep 1905 s/o Lawson A. & Mary C.
Lesley Curtis) 26 Feb 1902 16 Sep 1905 s/o Lawson A. & Mary C.
Eunice 3 Dec 1906 3 Nov 1910 d/o M/M Geo. J.
George Jackson ) 21 Sep 1861 12 Jun 1938
Clarica Loretta N.) 27 May 1871 26 Feb 1950
Harmon 3 Oct 1821 26 Jun 1892 70y 8 m 23d
Sallie Bull 27 Mar 1829 10 Apr 1910 w/o Harmon
Rev. John ) 1 Mar 1829 26 Feb 1892
Louisa W. ) 16 Sep 1816 23 Dec 1885 w/o Rev. John
Martha 23 Apr 1896 8 Dec 1898 d/o M/M Geo. J.
Mel 1 Sep 1870 19 Feb 1945 Uncle Mel
Robert M. 21 Feb 1910 24 Mar 1930
Sallie about 1796 (in concrete) w/o Benjamin
Thersie 24 Nov 1887 8 Jan 1888 d/o M/M Geo. J.
Wyatt 2 Feb 1900 22 Sep 1901 s/o M/M Geo. J .
CURRY - Addie 19 Jun 1874 4 Jul 1904
Bessie K. 4 Apr 1901 2 Aug 1902 d/o J. C. & Z. M.
Charley 2 Mar 1882 14 Nov 1882
Claud L. 13 Dec 1882 19 Dec 1914
James 25 Jun 1816 6 Jul 1897
E---ine Chaney 13 Feb 1818 12 Oct 1888 w/o James
Margaret C. 1862 1819
- [S3278] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 68.
was built across the French Broad River all of the bodies had to be moved from that cemetery because water covered it and the Federal Government made a new cemetery at a place called Hills Chapel. This cemetery is on the Dandridge-Chestnut Hill highway about half way between the places. Her second husband, John Cox, is also buried there.
LORETTA NICHOLS COX
Loretta Nichols, oldest child of John and Martha Reneau Nichols, was born in Sevierville, Tenn., 1871. She like many other Nichols women folk was small, petite and very beautiful.
When she was two or three years old her mother took her and the rest of the family to Missouri where, John, her father was employed. It seems as though the climate proved very unhealthy for the family particularly Loretta and her mother, as they became seriously ill while there. Martha, her mother, later brought Loretta and my father Wyatt who was just a baby back to Tennessee. John, her father, stayed on in Missouri at his work. Loretta grew up and attended school in Jefferson County, Tennessee in what is known as Muddy Creek Valley. She marrieed George Cox of Green (sic) County, Tennessee and they later moved back to Jefferson County, Tenn.
Nine children were born to this union, namely, Minnie, Thursa, John, Martha, Ethel, Wyatt, Ruby, Eunice and Robert. I wish to comment briefly on some of the children that died when they were small. Thursa died when a baby and is buried at the New Hill Cemetery located about one-half way between Dandridge and Chestnut Hill. [The cemetery referred to as the New Hill Cemetery by Wyatt Nichols was more commonly called the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Thursa was later reinterred at Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church because the building of Douglas Dam flooded the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.] Martha and Wyatt both died when they were small and are buried at Wesleys Chapel. This cemetery is located near Piedmont, Tenn on the old Knoxville-Dandridge Highway. Eunice died when she was eight or nine years old. I just want to say something about this sweet little thing as I remember her so well. She had the nicest disposition of any child I have ever known, and I like to remember her sandy reddish hair, laughing and jabbering with me when I would visit their home. She is also buried at Wesleys Chapel. As to the rest of the children, you will find them farther along in this book.
Just one last word about my Aunt Loretta. I loved to visit her and Uncle George and spent many a happy hour at their home when I was a child. Loretta died several years ago and is buried at Wesleys Chapel.
George Cox, husband of Loretta Nichols Cox, born in Green (sic) County, Tenn., in the 1860’s. He spent all of his life farming in either Green County or Jefferson County, Tenn.
In writing about my Uncle George Cox, I must say he was my favorite Uncle. He was a very mild natured and fine dispositioned and loved to tell a sly joke for the benefit of those around him. One of bis greatest sports was squirrel hunting. I can remember well seeing him tamper his shot and powder in his muzzle loading shotgun with a ramrod. He used to kid his neighbors about their modern guns as shooting a squirrel out of the highest tree. He usually won. This old muzzle loading gun was a prize possession of his as it had belonged to his uncle who was killed fighting in the Union Army during the Civil War.
He was a fine singer, especially old harp songs. He died several year ago and is buried at Wesleys Chapel in the plot with his wife and some of his children.
68
- [S3390] David H. Templin and Cherel Bolin Henderson; Stories in Stone, Jefferson County Cemeteries Volume I: South of the French Broad River and Dumplin Valley Sections; Knoxville, Tenn.; published by the authors, 1986–1999; page 100.
page 100 PLEASANT HILL CEMETERY (TVA)
BURCHFIELD-J. L. 1915 1
Rev. John 1901 70
John W. 1895 20 (Hillcrest)
Joe D. 1929 42 (Mt. Olive()
J. R. 1931 72
Louise 1916 88
Margaret Carey 1890 23
Mary 1895 66 (Hillcrest)
Mary E. 1892 11
M. W. 1926 76
Nancy 1910 30
Nancy M. Alley 1928 66 (Woodlawn)
Nellie 1890 0
Paralee 1907 15
R. E. 1928 59
Robert 1935 79 (Woodlawn)
Robert 1881 72 (Hillcrest)
S. J. 1873 42
Thomas D. A. 1869 2 d (Hillcrest)
T. J. 1905 1
Victor 1941 24
William 1912 20
William W. 1903 31
Willie Unknown Unknown
Willie 1890 12
CHAMBERS-Elizabeth 1892 41
Martha J. 1907 73
Thomas 1892 60
CHRISMAN-Amos 1918 24 (Nazerine Church)
COOK-Robert Unknown Unknown
COUGHRON-Eliza A. 1917 45
COX-Baby 1940 5 d
Infant John T. 1940 1 d
Martha P. 1913 62
Thersia 1886 2 m
DENTON-Beauford 1931 10 d
Elizabeth 1922 75 (New Market Presbyterian)
Gertie R. Nellie 1901 3 m (Hillcrest)
J. C. 1922 52 (Hillcrest)
Margaret 1933 53
S. R. Brimer 1905 39 (Hillcrest)
Verle 1910 4 w
Walter 1905 4 m (Hillcrest)
William A. 1913 66 (New Market Presbyterian)
DOCKERY-Benjamin W. 1941 75
C. C. 1922 24
J. E. 1923 15
Martha 1940 73
W. P. 1907 1
DOCKINS-Catherine 1897 0
Charlie 1884 1
Cordelia 1905 0
Dell 1938 55
Eva Jane 1888 1
Infant 1892 0
Infant 1891 0
Martha Cox
Female, born 23 Apr 1896, died 8 Dec 1898
| Father* | George Jackson Cox (born 21 September 1861, died 12 June 1938) |
| Mother* | Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols (born 27 May 1871, died 26 February 1950) |
| Name Sources | Martha Cox.1,2,3 |
| Birth | 23 April 1896; Jefferson County, Tennessee.4,1 |
| Parents | George Jackson Cox and Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols.1 |
| Death | 8 December 1898, age 2.4,1 |
| Burial | Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church, Jefferson County, Tennessee.4 |
| Burial Inscription | |
| Burial GPS | 36.034683,-83.498197 (approximate). |
| Narrative | Nine children were born to this union, namely, Minnie, Thursa, John, Martha, Ethel, Wyatt, Ruby, Eunice and Robert. I wish to comment briefly on some of the children that died when they were small. Martha and Wyatt both died when they were small and are buried at Wesleys Chapel. This cemetery is located near Piedmont, Tenn on the old Knoxville-Dandridge Highway.5 |
Citations
- [S2749] Cox, Hazel; Slaton and Cox Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 2.
Cox/Slaton Family History from Hazel Cox, page 2.
Mary Slaton Cox's brothers & sisters
(Mamas brothers & Sisters)
Aunt Rebecca Slaton, Free was born Nov. 13, 1870, died Feb 21, 1903
Aunt Amanda Slaton Bryan was born Sept 11, 172, died July 22, 1950
Aunt Sallie Slaton, Ingle was born May 3, 1874, died Jan 10, 1948
Uncle John Slaton was born Feb 7, 1876, died July 27, 1945
Uncle William Moses Slaton was born April 9,1878, died Dec. 1963
Aunt Parlee Slaton McSpadden was born April 14, 1880, died May 5, 1965
Uncle Walker Slaton was born Mar 4, 1882, died April 8, 19?
Uncle Porter Slaton was born May 20, 1884 died Dec 4, 1954
Mama) Mary Jane Slaton was born Oct 16, 1886 died Dec 17,1975
Twins were born & died same day born
Aunt Laura Slaton Feb 19, 1892? died Aug 16, 1913
(Papa's John F. Cox brothrs and sisters)
Thursa Cox died in infancy in her sleep.
Aunt Minnie Cox Slaton was born Oct 2, 1885, died Oct 20, 1964
Papa John Franklin Cox was born Dec 27, 1888, siws Jult 4, 1961
Aunt Ethel Cox born Sept 15, 1881 died May 3, 1979
Martha died when young
Wyatt died when little
Ruby Cox Bryan was born July 18, 1903 died Aug 9 or 10, 1925
Eunice Cox born Dec 3, 1906 died Nov. 1910
Robert Cox born Feb 21, 1910 died Mar 24, 1930
- [S39] Wyatt M Nichols, Sr., The Nichols Book, Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories (First Edition, 1962, To Be Copyrighted, Bloch Printing Company, Cleveland 5, Ohio)
- [S2] William Jackson Bryan
- [S3360] David H. Templin and Cherel Bolin Henderson; Stories in Stone, Jefferson County Cemeteries Volume I: South of the French Broad River and Dumplin Valley Sections; Knoxville, Tenn.; published by the authors, 1986–1999; page 184.
184
WESLEY'S CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY
BULL - Elizabeth 7 Dec 1826 31 Dec 1903 d/p V. G. & Lydia
Emma M. 30 Apr 1919 11 Jun 1921 d/o Rev. & Mrs. Buford M.
Lydia 1804 13 Apr 1892
Mahala 15 Mar 1837 14 Dec 1911
Maud L. 30 Jan 1917 1 Jul 1925 d/o Rev & rs. Buford M.
Paul Born & Died (in concrete) s/o E. M. & H. A.
Samuel Born & Died 23 Jan 1894 s/o E. M. & H. A.
W. G. 4 Aug 1850 16 Jul 1925
CARMICHAEL - Clara A. 21 Apr 1881 10 Aug 1881
Clement B. 14 Feb 1883 2 Feb 1909 s/o W. W. & Susan
Minnie B. 1 Apr 1871 8 Jan 1907 d/o W. W. & Susan
W. W. ) 19 Jul 1839 16 Oct 1918
Susanna ) 7 Oct 1839 17 Feb 1905
CARTER-A. J. 20 Jun 1848 13 Sep 1921
Sarah E. M. Newman 1 Aug 1847 3 Jan 1901 w/o J. A.
Cornelius A. ) 26 Feb 1875 30 Jul 1947
Clara B. Pate) 2 Jun 1880 14 Dec 1954
Dora 25 Nov 1833 29 Nov 1924
G. M. ) 20 Feb 1859 28 Mar 1933
Sarah Newman) 14 Dec 1858 26 Sep 1956 w/o G. M.
Jessie M. 20 Sep 1902 10 Oct 1917 d/o G. M. & Catherine
John W. ) 23 Dec 1842 15 Jun 1916 Corp Co D 9 Tenn Cav
Elizabeth Curry) 6 Oct 1841 13 Feb 1906 w/o J. W.
Mack E. 2 Oct 1893 25 Jul 1956 Pvt Co G 3rd Dept Brig
CASE - Cyrus F. 1891 1916
Decator 1889 1929
H. H. 18 Apr 1848 27 Sep 1893
Rachel Presley 15 Jul 1850 23 Feb 1926 w/o H. H.
J. R. Died 17 Jun 1900 72 y
Nancy Died 3 Nov 1899 66y
Cate - Willie H. 24 May 1882 22 Aug 1883 s/o S. F & F. E.
CHANEY - Rhuby L. 24 May 1892 10 Oct 1894
CLARKSTON - Billy H. 28 Jun 1934 10 Jul 1984
COX - Amy Katherine 7 Aug 1914 4 Sep 1914 d/o Felix O. & Jennie F.
Clyde Vestal ) 12 Aug 1904 14 Sep 1905 s/o Lawson A. & Mary C.
Lesley Curtis) 26 Feb 1902 16 Sep 1905 s/o Lawson A. & Mary C.
Eunice 3 Dec 1906 3 Nov 1910 d/o M/M Geo. J.
George Jackson ) 21 Sep 1861 12 Jun 1938
Clarica Loretta N.) 27 May 1871 26 Feb 1950
Harmon 3 Oct 1821 26 Jun 1892 70y 8 m 23d
Sallie Bull 27 Mar 1829 10 Apr 1910 w/o Harmon
Rev. John ) 1 Mar 1829 26 Feb 1892
Louisa W. ) 16 Sep 1816 23 Dec 1885 w/o Rev. John
Martha 23 Apr 1896 8 Dec 1898 d/o M/M Geo. J.
Mel 1 Sep 1870 19 Feb 1945 Uncle Mel
Robert M. 21 Feb 1910 24 Mar 1930
Sallie about 1796 (in concrete) w/o Benjamin
Thersie 24 Nov 1887 8 Jan 1888 d/o M/M Geo. J.
Wyatt 2 Feb 1900 22 Sep 1901 s/o M/M Geo. J .
CURRY - Addie 19 Jun 1874 4 Jul 1904
Bessie K. 4 Apr 1901 2 Aug 1902 d/o J. C. & Z. M.
Charley 2 Mar 1882 14 Nov 1882
Claud L. 13 Dec 1882 19 Dec 1914
James 25 Jun 1816 6 Jul 1897
E---ine Chaney 13 Feb 1818 12 Oct 1888 w/o James
Margaret C. 1862 1819
- [S3278] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 68.
was built across the French Broad River all of the bodies had to be moved from that cemetery because water covered it and the Federal Government made a new cemetery at a place called Hills Chapel. This cemetery is on the Dandridge-Chestnut Hill highway about half way between the places. Her second husband, John Cox, is also buried there.
LORETTA NICHOLS COX
Loretta Nichols, oldest child of John and Martha Reneau Nichols, was born in Sevierville, Tenn., 1871. She like many other Nichols women folk was small, petite and very beautiful.
When she was two or three years old her mother took her and the rest of the family to Missouri where, John, her father was employed. It seems as though the climate proved very unhealthy for the family particularly Loretta and her mother, as they became seriously ill while there. Martha, her mother, later brought Loretta and my father Wyatt who was just a baby back to Tennessee. John, her father, stayed on in Missouri at his work. Loretta grew up and attended school in Jefferson County, Tennessee in what is known as Muddy Creek Valley. She marrieed George Cox of Green (sic) County, Tennessee and they later moved back to Jefferson County, Tenn.
Nine children were born to this union, namely, Minnie, Thursa, John, Martha, Ethel, Wyatt, Ruby, Eunice and Robert. I wish to comment briefly on some of the children that died when they were small. Thursa died when a baby and is buried at the New Hill Cemetery located about one-half way between Dandridge and Chestnut Hill. [The cemetery referred to as the New Hill Cemetery by Wyatt Nichols was more commonly called the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Thursa was later reinterred at Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church because the building of Douglas Dam flooded the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.] Martha and Wyatt both died when they were small and are buried at Wesleys Chapel. This cemetery is located near Piedmont, Tenn on the old Knoxville-Dandridge Highway. Eunice died when she was eight or nine years old. I just want to say something about this sweet little thing as I remember her so well. She had the nicest disposition of any child I have ever known, and I like to remember her sandy reddish hair, laughing and jabbering with me when I would visit their home. She is also buried at Wesleys Chapel. As to the rest of the children, you will find them farther along in this book.
Just one last word about my Aunt Loretta. I loved to visit her and Uncle George and spent many a happy hour at their home when I was a child. Loretta died several years ago and is buried at Wesleys Chapel.
George Cox, husband of Loretta Nichols Cox, born in Green (sic) County, Tenn., in the 1860’s. He spent all of his life farming in either Green County or Jefferson County, Tenn.
In writing about my Uncle George Cox, I must say he was my favorite Uncle. He was a very mild natured and fine dispositioned and loved to tell a sly joke for the benefit of those around him. One of bis greatest sports was squirrel hunting. I can remember well seeing him tamper his shot and powder in his muzzle loading shotgun with a ramrod. He used to kid his neighbors about their modern guns as shooting a squirrel out of the highest tree. He usually won. This old muzzle loading gun was a prize possession of his as it had belonged to his uncle who was killed fighting in the Union Army during the Civil War.
He was a fine singer, especially old harp songs. He died several year ago and is buried at Wesleys Chapel in the plot with his wife and some of his children.
68
James Wyatt (Wyatt) Cox
Male, born 2 Feb 1900, died 22 Sep 1901
| Father* | George Jackson Cox (born 21 September 1861, died 12 June 1938) |
| Mother* | Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols (born 27 May 1871, died 26 February 1950) |
| Name Sources | James Wyatt (Wyatt) Cox.1,2,3 |
| Birth | 2 February 1900; Jefferson County, Tennessee.4,1 |
| Parents | George Jackson Cox and Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols.1 |
| 1900 Census | Household of his father George Jackson Cox Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900 page 15b, dwelling number 28, family number 28 James W. 3/12, son, male, single, white, born Feb 1900, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.5 |
| Death | 22 September 1901, age 1.4,1 |
| Burial | Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church, Jefferson County, Tennessee.4 |
| Burial Inscription | |
| Burial GPS | 36.034683,-83.498197 (approximate). |
| Narrative | Nine children were born to this union, namely, Minnie, Thursa, John, Martha, Ethel, Wyatt, Ruby, Eunice and Robert. I wish to comment briefly on some of the children that died when they were small. Martha and Wyatt both died when they were small and are buried at Wesleys Chapel. This cemetery is located near Piedmont, Tenn on the old Knoxville-Dandridge Highway.6 |
Citations
- [S2749] Cox, Hazel; Slaton and Cox Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 2.
Cox/Slaton Family History from Hazel Cox, page 2.
Mary Slaton Cox's brothers & sisters
(Mamas brothers & Sisters)
Aunt Rebecca Slaton, Free was born Nov. 13, 1870, died Feb 21, 1903
Aunt Amanda Slaton Bryan was born Sept 11, 172, died July 22, 1950
Aunt Sallie Slaton, Ingle was born May 3, 1874, died Jan 10, 1948
Uncle John Slaton was born Feb 7, 1876, died July 27, 1945
Uncle William Moses Slaton was born April 9,1878, died Dec. 1963
Aunt Parlee Slaton McSpadden was born April 14, 1880, died May 5, 1965
Uncle Walker Slaton was born Mar 4, 1882, died April 8, 19?
Uncle Porter Slaton was born May 20, 1884 died Dec 4, 1954
Mama) Mary Jane Slaton was born Oct 16, 1886 died Dec 17,1975
Twins were born & died same day born
Aunt Laura Slaton Feb 19, 1892? died Aug 16, 1913
(Papa's John F. Cox brothrs and sisters)
Thursa Cox died in infancy in her sleep.
Aunt Minnie Cox Slaton was born Oct 2, 1885, died Oct 20, 1964
Papa John Franklin Cox was born Dec 27, 1888, siws Jult 4, 1961
Aunt Ethel Cox born Sept 15, 1881 died May 3, 1979
Martha died when young
Wyatt died when little
Ruby Cox Bryan was born July 18, 1903 died Aug 9 or 10, 1925
Eunice Cox born Dec 3, 1906 died Nov. 1910
Robert Cox born Feb 21, 1910 died Mar 24, 1930
- [S39] Wyatt M Nichols, Sr., The Nichols Book, Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories (First Edition, 1962, To Be Copyrighted, Bloch Printing Company, Cleveland 5, Ohio)
- [S2] William Jackson Bryan
- [S3360] David H. Templin and Cherel Bolin Henderson; Stories in Stone, Jefferson County Cemeteries Volume I: South of the French Broad River and Dumplin Valley Sections; Knoxville, Tenn.; published by the authors, 1986–1999; page 184.
184
WESLEY'S CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY
BULL - Elizabeth 7 Dec 1826 31 Dec 1903 d/p V. G. & Lydia
Emma M. 30 Apr 1919 11 Jun 1921 d/o Rev. & Mrs. Buford M.
Lydia 1804 13 Apr 1892
Mahala 15 Mar 1837 14 Dec 1911
Maud L. 30 Jan 1917 1 Jul 1925 d/o Rev & rs. Buford M.
Paul Born & Died (in concrete) s/o E. M. & H. A.
Samuel Born & Died 23 Jan 1894 s/o E. M. & H. A.
W. G. 4 Aug 1850 16 Jul 1925
CARMICHAEL - Clara A. 21 Apr 1881 10 Aug 1881
Clement B. 14 Feb 1883 2 Feb 1909 s/o W. W. & Susan
Minnie B. 1 Apr 1871 8 Jan 1907 d/o W. W. & Susan
W. W. ) 19 Jul 1839 16 Oct 1918
Susanna ) 7 Oct 1839 17 Feb 1905
CARTER-A. J. 20 Jun 1848 13 Sep 1921
Sarah E. M. Newman 1 Aug 1847 3 Jan 1901 w/o J. A.
Cornelius A. ) 26 Feb 1875 30 Jul 1947
Clara B. Pate) 2 Jun 1880 14 Dec 1954
Dora 25 Nov 1833 29 Nov 1924
G. M. ) 20 Feb 1859 28 Mar 1933
Sarah Newman) 14 Dec 1858 26 Sep 1956 w/o G. M.
Jessie M. 20 Sep 1902 10 Oct 1917 d/o G. M. & Catherine
John W. ) 23 Dec 1842 15 Jun 1916 Corp Co D 9 Tenn Cav
Elizabeth Curry) 6 Oct 1841 13 Feb 1906 w/o J. W.
Mack E. 2 Oct 1893 25 Jul 1956 Pvt Co G 3rd Dept Brig
CASE - Cyrus F. 1891 1916
Decator 1889 1929
H. H. 18 Apr 1848 27 Sep 1893
Rachel Presley 15 Jul 1850 23 Feb 1926 w/o H. H.
J. R. Died 17 Jun 1900 72 y
Nancy Died 3 Nov 1899 66y
Cate - Willie H. 24 May 1882 22 Aug 1883 s/o S. F & F. E.
CHANEY - Rhuby L. 24 May 1892 10 Oct 1894
CLARKSTON - Billy H. 28 Jun 1934 10 Jul 1984
COX - Amy Katherine 7 Aug 1914 4 Sep 1914 d/o Felix O. & Jennie F.
Clyde Vestal ) 12 Aug 1904 14 Sep 1905 s/o Lawson A. & Mary C.
Lesley Curtis) 26 Feb 1902 16 Sep 1905 s/o Lawson A. & Mary C.
Eunice 3 Dec 1906 3 Nov 1910 d/o M/M Geo. J.
George Jackson ) 21 Sep 1861 12 Jun 1938
Clarica Loretta N.) 27 May 1871 26 Feb 1950
Harmon 3 Oct 1821 26 Jun 1892 70y 8 m 23d
Sallie Bull 27 Mar 1829 10 Apr 1910 w/o Harmon
Rev. John ) 1 Mar 1829 26 Feb 1892
Louisa W. ) 16 Sep 1816 23 Dec 1885 w/o Rev. John
Martha 23 Apr 1896 8 Dec 1898 d/o M/M Geo. J.
Mel 1 Sep 1870 19 Feb 1945 Uncle Mel
Robert M. 21 Feb 1910 24 Mar 1930
Sallie about 1796 (in concrete) w/o Benjamin
Thersie 24 Nov 1887 8 Jan 1888 d/o M/M Geo. J.
Wyatt 2 Feb 1900 22 Sep 1901 s/o M/M Geo. J .
CURRY - Addie 19 Jun 1874 4 Jul 1904
Bessie K. 4 Apr 1901 2 Aug 1902 d/o J. C. & Z. M.
Charley 2 Mar 1882 14 Nov 1882
Claud L. 13 Dec 1882 19 Dec 1914
James 25 Jun 1816 6 Jul 1897
E---ine Chaney 13 Feb 1818 12 Oct 1888 w/o James
Margaret C. 1862 1819
- [S3273] U.S. Federal Census: 1900, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, page 15b, ancestry.com (1900 U.S. Census) viewed on 30 June 2024.
Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900
page 15b, dwelling number 27, family number 27
Cox William 31 head m m9 w Jul 1868 farmer TN TN TN
Mary E. 32 wife f m9 w Nov 1867 TN VA TN 3 children, 3 living
Roy L. 6 son m s w Oct 1893 TN TN TN
Jessie P. 5 dau f s w Jan 1895 TN TN TN
Gracie A. 3 dau f w w Sep 1896 TN TN TN
Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900
page 15b, dwelling number 28, family number 28
Cox George J. 38 head m m16 w Sep 1861 farmer TN TN TN
Retta N. 29 wife f m16 w May 1871 TN TN TN 6 children, 4 living
Minnia A. 14 dau f s w Oct 1885 TN TN TN
John F. 11 son m s w Dec 1888 farm laborer TN TN TN
Ethel E. 7 dau f s w Sep 1892 TN TN TN
James W. 3/12 son m s w Feb 1900 TN TN TN
Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 4 & 5 Jun 1900
page 15b, dwelling number 30, family number 30
Shurbutt William S. 30 head m m7 w May 1870 farmer TN SC TN
Amanda 34 wife f m7 w Aug 1865 TN TN TN
Manning Robert T. 13 Sson m s w Jul 1886 farm laborer TN TN TN
- [S3278] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 68.
was built across the French Broad River all of the bodies had to be moved from that cemetery because water covered it and the Federal Government made a new cemetery at a place called Hills Chapel. This cemetery is on the Dandridge-Chestnut Hill highway about half way between the places. Her second husband, John Cox, is also buried there.
LORETTA NICHOLS COX
Loretta Nichols, oldest child of John and Martha Reneau Nichols, was born in Sevierville, Tenn., 1871. She like many other Nichols women folk was small, petite and very beautiful.
When she was two or three years old her mother took her and the rest of the family to Missouri where, John, her father was employed. It seems as though the climate proved very unhealthy for the family particularly Loretta and her mother, as they became seriously ill while there. Martha, her mother, later brought Loretta and my father Wyatt who was just a baby back to Tennessee. John, her father, stayed on in Missouri at his work. Loretta grew up and attended school in Jefferson County, Tennessee in what is known as Muddy Creek Valley. She marrieed George Cox of Green (sic) County, Tennessee and they later moved back to Jefferson County, Tenn.
Nine children were born to this union, namely, Minnie, Thursa, John, Martha, Ethel, Wyatt, Ruby, Eunice and Robert. I wish to comment briefly on some of the children that died when they were small. Thursa died when a baby and is buried at the New Hill Cemetery located about one-half way between Dandridge and Chestnut Hill. [The cemetery referred to as the New Hill Cemetery by Wyatt Nichols was more commonly called the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Thursa was later reinterred at Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church because the building of Douglas Dam flooded the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.] Martha and Wyatt both died when they were small and are buried at Wesleys Chapel. This cemetery is located near Piedmont, Tenn on the old Knoxville-Dandridge Highway. Eunice died when she was eight or nine years old. I just want to say something about this sweet little thing as I remember her so well. She had the nicest disposition of any child I have ever known, and I like to remember her sandy reddish hair, laughing and jabbering with me when I would visit their home. She is also buried at Wesleys Chapel. As to the rest of the children, you will find them farther along in this book.
Just one last word about my Aunt Loretta. I loved to visit her and Uncle George and spent many a happy hour at their home when I was a child. Loretta died several years ago and is buried at Wesleys Chapel.
George Cox, husband of Loretta Nichols Cox, born in Green (sic) County, Tenn., in the 1860’s. He spent all of his life farming in either Green County or Jefferson County, Tenn.
In writing about my Uncle George Cox, I must say he was my favorite Uncle. He was a very mild natured and fine dispositioned and loved to tell a sly joke for the benefit of those around him. One of bis greatest sports was squirrel hunting. I can remember well seeing him tamper his shot and powder in his muzzle loading shotgun with a ramrod. He used to kid his neighbors about their modern guns as shooting a squirrel out of the highest tree. He usually won. This old muzzle loading gun was a prize possession of his as it had belonged to his uncle who was killed fighting in the Union Army during the Civil War.
He was a fine singer, especially old harp songs. He died several year ago and is buried at Wesleys Chapel in the plot with his wife and some of his children.
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Eunice Cora Cox
Female, born 3 Dec 1906, died 3 Nov 1910
| Father* | George Jackson Cox (born 21 September 1861, died 12 June 1938) |
| Mother* | Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols (born 27 May 1871, died 26 February 1950) |
| Name Sources | Eunice Cora Cox.1,2,3 |
| Birth | 3 December 1906; Jefferson County, Tennessee.4,1 |
| Parents | George Jackson Cox and Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols.1 |
| Death | 3 November 1910; Jefferson County, Tennessee, age 3.4,1 |
| Burial | Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church, Jefferson County, Tennessee.4 |
| Burial Inscription | |
| Burial GPS | 36.034683,-83.498197 (approximate). |
| Narrative | Nine children were born to this union, namely, Minnie, Thursa, John, Martha, Ethel, Wyatt, Ruby, Eunice and Robert. I wish to comment briefly on some of the children that died when they were small. Eunice died when she was eight or nine years old. I just want to say something about this sweet little thing as I remember her so well. She had the nicest disposition of any child I have ever known, and I like to remember her sandy reddish hair, laughing and jabbering with me when I would visit their home. (Note from Jerry Bryan: Eunice appears to have been born 3 Dec 1906 and to have died 3 Nov 1910 at age 3. There is something inconsistent between these birth and death dates and the recollections of Wyatt Nichols.)5 |
Citations
- [S2749] Cox, Hazel; Slaton and Cox Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 2.
Cox/Slaton Family History from Hazel Cox, page 2.
Mary Slaton Cox's brothers & sisters
(Mamas brothers & Sisters)
Aunt Rebecca Slaton, Free was born Nov. 13, 1870, died Feb 21, 1903
Aunt Amanda Slaton Bryan was born Sept 11, 172, died July 22, 1950
Aunt Sallie Slaton, Ingle was born May 3, 1874, died Jan 10, 1948
Uncle John Slaton was born Feb 7, 1876, died July 27, 1945
Uncle William Moses Slaton was born April 9,1878, died Dec. 1963
Aunt Parlee Slaton McSpadden was born April 14, 1880, died May 5, 1965
Uncle Walker Slaton was born Mar 4, 1882, died April 8, 19?
Uncle Porter Slaton was born May 20, 1884 died Dec 4, 1954
Mama) Mary Jane Slaton was born Oct 16, 1886 died Dec 17,1975
Twins were born & died same day born
Aunt Laura Slaton Feb 19, 1892? died Aug 16, 1913
(Papa's John F. Cox brothrs and sisters)
Thursa Cox died in infancy in her sleep.
Aunt Minnie Cox Slaton was born Oct 2, 1885, died Oct 20, 1964
Papa John Franklin Cox was born Dec 27, 1888, siws Jult 4, 1961
Aunt Ethel Cox born Sept 15, 1881 died May 3, 1979
Martha died when young
Wyatt died when little
Ruby Cox Bryan was born July 18, 1903 died Aug 9 or 10, 1925
Eunice Cox born Dec 3, 1906 died Nov. 1910
Robert Cox born Feb 21, 1910 died Mar 24, 1930
- [S39] Wyatt M Nichols, Sr., The Nichols Book, Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories (First Edition, 1962, To Be Copyrighted, Bloch Printing Company, Cleveland 5, Ohio)
- [S2] William Jackson Bryan
- [S3360] David H. Templin and Cherel Bolin Henderson; Stories in Stone, Jefferson County Cemeteries Volume I: South of the French Broad River and Dumplin Valley Sections; Knoxville, Tenn.; published by the authors, 1986–1999; page 184.
184
WESLEY'S CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY
BULL - Elizabeth 7 Dec 1826 31 Dec 1903 d/p V. G. & Lydia
Emma M. 30 Apr 1919 11 Jun 1921 d/o Rev. & Mrs. Buford M.
Lydia 1804 13 Apr 1892
Mahala 15 Mar 1837 14 Dec 1911
Maud L. 30 Jan 1917 1 Jul 1925 d/o Rev & rs. Buford M.
Paul Born & Died (in concrete) s/o E. M. & H. A.
Samuel Born & Died 23 Jan 1894 s/o E. M. & H. A.
W. G. 4 Aug 1850 16 Jul 1925
CARMICHAEL - Clara A. 21 Apr 1881 10 Aug 1881
Clement B. 14 Feb 1883 2 Feb 1909 s/o W. W. & Susan
Minnie B. 1 Apr 1871 8 Jan 1907 d/o W. W. & Susan
W. W. ) 19 Jul 1839 16 Oct 1918
Susanna ) 7 Oct 1839 17 Feb 1905
CARTER-A. J. 20 Jun 1848 13 Sep 1921
Sarah E. M. Newman 1 Aug 1847 3 Jan 1901 w/o J. A.
Cornelius A. ) 26 Feb 1875 30 Jul 1947
Clara B. Pate) 2 Jun 1880 14 Dec 1954
Dora 25 Nov 1833 29 Nov 1924
G. M. ) 20 Feb 1859 28 Mar 1933
Sarah Newman) 14 Dec 1858 26 Sep 1956 w/o G. M.
Jessie M. 20 Sep 1902 10 Oct 1917 d/o G. M. & Catherine
John W. ) 23 Dec 1842 15 Jun 1916 Corp Co D 9 Tenn Cav
Elizabeth Curry) 6 Oct 1841 13 Feb 1906 w/o J. W.
Mack E. 2 Oct 1893 25 Jul 1956 Pvt Co G 3rd Dept Brig
CASE - Cyrus F. 1891 1916
Decator 1889 1929
H. H. 18 Apr 1848 27 Sep 1893
Rachel Presley 15 Jul 1850 23 Feb 1926 w/o H. H.
J. R. Died 17 Jun 1900 72 y
Nancy Died 3 Nov 1899 66y
Cate - Willie H. 24 May 1882 22 Aug 1883 s/o S. F & F. E.
CHANEY - Rhuby L. 24 May 1892 10 Oct 1894
CLARKSTON - Billy H. 28 Jun 1934 10 Jul 1984
COX - Amy Katherine 7 Aug 1914 4 Sep 1914 d/o Felix O. & Jennie F.
Clyde Vestal ) 12 Aug 1904 14 Sep 1905 s/o Lawson A. & Mary C.
Lesley Curtis) 26 Feb 1902 16 Sep 1905 s/o Lawson A. & Mary C.
Eunice 3 Dec 1906 3 Nov 1910 d/o M/M Geo. J.
George Jackson ) 21 Sep 1861 12 Jun 1938
Clarica Loretta N.) 27 May 1871 26 Feb 1950
Harmon 3 Oct 1821 26 Jun 1892 70y 8 m 23d
Sallie Bull 27 Mar 1829 10 Apr 1910 w/o Harmon
Rev. John ) 1 Mar 1829 26 Feb 1892
Louisa W. ) 16 Sep 1816 23 Dec 1885 w/o Rev. John
Martha 23 Apr 1896 8 Dec 1898 d/o M/M Geo. J.
Mel 1 Sep 1870 19 Feb 1945 Uncle Mel
Robert M. 21 Feb 1910 24 Mar 1930
Sallie about 1796 (in concrete) w/o Benjamin
Thersie 24 Nov 1887 8 Jan 1888 d/o M/M Geo. J.
Wyatt 2 Feb 1900 22 Sep 1901 s/o M/M Geo. J .
CURRY - Addie 19 Jun 1874 4 Jul 1904
Bessie K. 4 Apr 1901 2 Aug 1902 d/o J. C. & Z. M.
Charley 2 Mar 1882 14 Nov 1882
Claud L. 13 Dec 1882 19 Dec 1914
James 25 Jun 1816 6 Jul 1897
E---ine Chaney 13 Feb 1818 12 Oct 1888 w/o James
Margaret C. 1862 1819
- [S3278] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 68.
was built across the French Broad River all of the bodies had to be moved from that cemetery because water covered it and the Federal Government made a new cemetery at a place called Hills Chapel. This cemetery is on the Dandridge-Chestnut Hill highway about half way between the places. Her second husband, John Cox, is also buried there.
LORETTA NICHOLS COX
Loretta Nichols, oldest child of John and Martha Reneau Nichols, was born in Sevierville, Tenn., 1871. She like many other Nichols women folk was small, petite and very beautiful.
When she was two or three years old her mother took her and the rest of the family to Missouri where, John, her father was employed. It seems as though the climate proved very unhealthy for the family particularly Loretta and her mother, as they became seriously ill while there. Martha, her mother, later brought Loretta and my father Wyatt who was just a baby back to Tennessee. John, her father, stayed on in Missouri at his work. Loretta grew up and attended school in Jefferson County, Tennessee in what is known as Muddy Creek Valley. She marrieed George Cox of Green (sic) County, Tennessee and they later moved back to Jefferson County, Tenn.
Nine children were born to this union, namely, Minnie, Thursa, John, Martha, Ethel, Wyatt, Ruby, Eunice and Robert. I wish to comment briefly on some of the children that died when they were small. Thursa died when a baby and is buried at the New Hill Cemetery located about one-half way between Dandridge and Chestnut Hill. [The cemetery referred to as the New Hill Cemetery by Wyatt Nichols was more commonly called the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Thursa was later reinterred at Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church because the building of Douglas Dam flooded the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.] Martha and Wyatt both died when they were small and are buried at Wesleys Chapel. This cemetery is located near Piedmont, Tenn on the old Knoxville-Dandridge Highway. Eunice died when she was eight or nine years old. I just want to say something about this sweet little thing as I remember her so well. She had the nicest disposition of any child I have ever known, and I like to remember her sandy reddish hair, laughing and jabbering with me when I would visit their home. She is also buried at Wesleys Chapel. As to the rest of the children, you will find them farther along in this book.
Just one last word about my Aunt Loretta. I loved to visit her and Uncle George and spent many a happy hour at their home when I was a child. Loretta died several years ago and is buried at Wesleys Chapel.
George Cox, husband of Loretta Nichols Cox, born in Green (sic) County, Tenn., in the 1860’s. He spent all of his life farming in either Green County or Jefferson County, Tenn.
In writing about my Uncle George Cox, I must say he was my favorite Uncle. He was a very mild natured and fine dispositioned and loved to tell a sly joke for the benefit of those around him. One of bis greatest sports was squirrel hunting. I can remember well seeing him tamper his shot and powder in his muzzle loading shotgun with a ramrod. He used to kid his neighbors about their modern guns as shooting a squirrel out of the highest tree. He usually won. This old muzzle loading gun was a prize possession of his as it had belonged to his uncle who was killed fighting in the Union Army during the Civil War.
He was a fine singer, especially old harp songs. He died several year ago and is buried at Wesleys Chapel in the plot with his wife and some of his children.
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Robert McKinley Cox
Male, born 21 Feb 1910, died 24 Mar 1930
| Father* | George Jackson Cox (born 21 September 1861, died 12 June 1938) |
| Mother* | Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols (born 27 May 1871, died 26 February 1950) |
| Name Sources | Robert McKinley Cox.1,2,3,4 |
| Birth | 21 February 1910; Jefferson County, Tennessee.5,2 |
| Parents | George Jackson Cox and Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols.1,2 |
| 1920 Census |  Household of his father George Jackson Cox Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920 page 5a, dwelling number 88, family number 92 Robert 9, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, attended school.6 |
| Namesake of |  |
| Death | 24 March 1930; Knoxville General Hospital, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age 20.5,2 |
| Burial | 25 March 1930; Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church, Jefferson County, Tennessee.5 |
| Death Record | Knox County, Tennessee, 1930, death certificate 6153. 1. Place of death - Knox County, Knoxville, Knoxville Gen. Hosp. 2. Name - Robert Cox 3. Sex - male 4. Color - white 5. Status - single 6. Born - Feb. 21, 1910 7. Age - 20 years, 1 month, 3 days 8. Occupation - farmer 9. Born in - Tennessee 10. Father - George W. Cox (sic, really George Jackson Cox) 11. Father born - Tennessee 12. Mother - Retta Nichols 13. Mother born - Tennessee 14. Informant - J.F. Cox 15. Filed - April 30, M. P. Cochrane 16. Died - March 24, 1930 19. Buried - Wesley Chapel, Mch. 25, 1930 20. Undertaker - J.W. Vance Co., Dandridge, Tenn. The informant was his brother, John Anderson Franklin Cox. |
| Burial Inscription |   |
| Narrative | Robert McKinley Cox, youngest son of George and Loretta Nichols Cox. I do not know too much about Robert as I left Tennessee and was in the north all during his childhood and young manhood. I would see him along with the others when I visited there. My son Wyatt McKinley Nichols, Jr. and Robert resembled each other very much in looks as they were both fair and carried their baby faces even after they were young men. Robert farmed with his folks and was very quiet and never had too much to say. His untimely death as a young man was a shock to all of us and he is buried at Wesley's Chapel where the rest of his immediate family is buried.9 |
Citations
- [S1784] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 74.
hymns. Her father, my Uncle George, always was delighted in hearing her and I
sing and play. She taught school for a few years, then married a young man from
Jefferson County by the name of Emmert Bryan. When World War I came along
he and Ruby went to Virginia where he worked as a ship builder until the war
was over. He later returned to Morrison, Tennessee where he worked as a cabinet
maker. Ruby died in 1925 and is buried at Wesley’s Chapel in Jefferson County.
Ruby left three small children, namely, Jack, Lena Maud and Robert. Emmert,
after trying to keep his little family together, in a few years after Ruby’s death
married a lady by the name of Kate Nottingham, re-establishing his little home
again. Emmett and Kate have one daughter of their own. Her name is Bonnie Joe.
Jack, the oldest child of Emmett and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a great fellow and I
could write much about him. I will put this incident in. His grandmother, my
Aunt Loretta Nichols Cox, came to visit me in Cleveland, Ohio, about 1939,
Jack slipped away from home and -hitch-hiked to Cleveland from Tennessee, about
three weèks after his grandmother came to visit us. He found employment here in
Cleveland, Ohio, and worked until the beginning of World War II. He immedi-
ately enlisted in the United States Navy and spent five years serving his country
with a fine record. I personally am very proud of Jack. He married a girl by
the name of Florence Brown. They have four children, namely, Joseph W., James,
Phillip T. and Jackie S.
Lena Maud, second child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is typical in stature
of the Nichols women folk, small and petite and eyes which are so typical of the
Nichols women folk. She married L. C. Truan, Jr. They have three children,
namely, Nancy, Charles and Martha.
Robert, third child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a fine young man. He
served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II with a fine record.
He is now employed as an accountant by a firm located in Knoxville, Tenn. He
married Ruth Peters from Oakridge, Tenn. They have three children, namely
Jerry, Darrel and Priscilla.
Robert McKinley Cox, youngest son of George and Loretta Nichols Cox. I do
not know too much about Robert as I left Tennessee and was in the north all
during his childhood and young manhood. I would see him along with the others
when I visited there. My son Wyatt McKinley Nichols, Jr. and Robert resembled
each other very much in looks as they were both fair and carried their baby faces
even after they were young men. Robert farmed with his folks and was very
quiet and never had too much to say. His untimely death as a young man was a
shock to all of us and he is buried at Wesley’s Chapel where the rest of his
immediate family is buried.
ROBERT RUSSELL WYATT NICHOLS
(MY FATHER)
Robert Russell Wyatt Nichols was born in Sevierville, Term., Oct. 12, l872,
second child of John and Martha (Reneau) Nichols. When just a babe in arms
his mother took him and his older sister Loretta to Missouri where their father
had gone to work, a short time previously. There were other Nichols’ in that
Missouri Area. However, the climate and the chills affected his mother and older
sister so badly they had to return to Tennessee, when my father was still very small.
My father attended the local schools in and around the Sandy Ridge and
Muddy Creek Area and while attending the school that was taught by one of my
- [S2749] Cox, Hazel; Slaton and Cox Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 2.
Cox/Slaton Family History from Hazel Cox, page 2.
Mary Slaton Cox's brothers & sisters
(Mamas brothers & Sisters)
Aunt Rebecca Slaton, Free was born Nov. 13, 1870, died Feb 21, 1903
Aunt Amanda Slaton Bryan was born Sept 11, 172, died July 22, 1950
Aunt Sallie Slaton, Ingle was born May 3, 1874, died Jan 10, 1948
Uncle John Slaton was born Feb 7, 1876, died July 27, 1945
Uncle William Moses Slaton was born April 9,1878, died Dec. 1963
Aunt Parlee Slaton McSpadden was born April 14, 1880, died May 5, 1965
Uncle Walker Slaton was born Mar 4, 1882, died April 8, 19?
Uncle Porter Slaton was born May 20, 1884 died Dec 4, 1954
Mama) Mary Jane Slaton was born Oct 16, 1886 died Dec 17,1975
Twins were born & died same day born
Aunt Laura Slaton Feb 19, 1892? died Aug 16, 1913
(Papa's John F. Cox brothrs and sisters)
Thursa Cox died in infancy in her sleep.
Aunt Minnie Cox Slaton was born Oct 2, 1885, died Oct 20, 1964
Papa John Franklin Cox was born Dec 27, 1888, siws Jult 4, 1961
Aunt Ethel Cox born Sept 15, 1881 died May 3, 1979
Martha died when young
Wyatt died when little
Ruby Cox Bryan was born July 18, 1903 died Aug 9 or 10, 1925
Eunice Cox born Dec 3, 1906 died Nov. 1910
Robert Cox born Feb 21, 1910 died Mar 24, 1930
- [S1434] Obituary: Bryan, Ruby P.; Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 August 1925, page 3.
Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 Aug 1925, page 3.
Mrs. Ruby P. Bryan, aged 22 years, died at the Morristown General Hospital Sunday morning at 1:30 a.m. She was taken to the Harry Stetzer Funeral Home, and prepared for burial, and then taken to her home on West Fifth North street. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. from Wesley's Chapel in Jefferson County, conducted by Rev. Tarwater. Interment will be in the church yard. She is survived by her husband E. O. Bryan, and the following children: Jack, Robert, and Lena Maud Bryan; also by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Cox of Dandridge; two brothers, Messrs John and Robert Cox of Dandridge; two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Slaton of Dandridge and Mrs. Dan Harrison of this city. The following acted as pall-bearers; S. K. McAfee, Dr. Jno. Zedler, Gilbert Morrison, J. D. Walker, Jno. G. Hays, O. H. Newman.
- [S2] William Jackson Bryan
- [S2052] Death Certificate: Cox, Robert; Certificate 6153; Knox County, Tennessee, 1930; www.ancestry.com (Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958); viewed 4 January 2016.
Knox County, Tennessee, 1930, death certificate: 6153.
1. Place of death - Knox County, Knoxville, Knoxville Gen. Hosp.
2. Name - Robert Cox
3. Sex - male
4. Color - white
5. Status - single
6. Born - Feb. 21, 1910
7. Age - 20 years, 1 month, 3 days
8. Occupation - farmer
9. Born in - Tennessee
10. Father - George W. Cox (sic, really George Jackson Cox)
11. Father born - Tennessee
12. Mother - Retta Nichols
13. Mother born - Tennessee
14. Informant - J.F. Cox
15. Filed - April 30, M. P. Cochrane
16. Died - March 24, 1930
19. Buried - Wesley Chapel, Mch. 25, 1930
20. Undertaker - J.W. Vance Co., Dandridge, Tenn.
The informant was his brother, John Anderson Franklin Cox.
- [S1984] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, page 22a, sheet 5a, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 26 November 2015.
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920, Benj. F. Franklin, enumerator
page 22a, dwelling number 81, family number 85
Williams Harrison head 78 m w m farmer TN TN TN
Mahalia wife 58 f w m TN NC TN
Sessa Gdau 10 f w s TN TN TN
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920, Benj. F. Franklin, enumerator
page 22a, dwelling number 86, family number 90
Cox Roy 26 head m m w farmer TN TN TN can R/W
Lillie 17 wife f m w house TN TN TN can R/W
Erymtrude 11/12 dau f m w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920
page 22a, dwelling number 87, family number 91
Cox William 51 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Ella 52 wife f m w TN TN TN
Cline 17 son m m w laborer TN TN TN
Daisy 16 dauL f m w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920
page 22a, dwelling number 88, family number 92
Cox George 58 head m m w farmer TN TN TN can R/W
Retta 48 wife f m w TN TN TN can R/W
Ruby 16 dau f s w TN TN TN can R/W, attended school
Robert 9 son m s w TN TN TN attended school
- [S2261] Bryan, Jerry: research notes, 7 January 2017 (Robert Elmer Bryan).
Robert Elmer Bryan was born at the Morristown General Hospital in Morristown, Hamblen County, tennessee on 07/23/1925. He was known as Bobby as a boy and as Bob as an adult.
Robert Elmer Bryan was named for his mother's younger brother, Robert McKinley Cox. Uncle Robert was always known as Robert and was never known as Bob.
Robert Elmer Bryan was named for his grandfather's brother, Elmer Otto Bryan. Elmer Otto Bryan was alway known as "Uncle Elmer Bryan", not just as as "Uncle Elmer", to distinguish him from "Uncle Elmer Cox".
research notes by Jerry Bryan, 01/07/2017.
- [S2798] Grave marker: Ruby Cox; Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee; photographed 29 August 2016 by Jerry Bryan.
Headstone: Robert M. Cox, Feb.21, 1910 - Mar. 24, 1930. Foot stone: Robert M. Cox, Feb.21, 1910 - Mar. 24, 1930, Christ Is My Hope.
- [S3358] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 71.
out for $5.00 more and take the mule back. On another occasion John didn’t admit
it, but there is some evidence that he used a little brown paint brush to paint
up the grey airs around the old mule’s eyes and it made a pretty good trade for
him. On another occasion I recall be bought a little mule up at Morristown, Tenn.,
brought him home, cleaned him up in good shape and he looked like a fine mule.
This same Charles Roberts came around and wanted to trade and told John that
was a fine looking mule, what would he take for it? John gave him a price and
a good one and after the deal was made John told Charley how to keep him
good and slick and fat.
On another occasion which 1 always got a big kick out of, he had bought a
sileage chopper and it was one of the first of its kind in that community. A big
farmer from White Pine, Tenn., a few miles from his home, whom he knew well,
made a contract with John to chop and fill the silos with the new equipment.
This man was one of the wealthy farmers and his wife of Jefferson County, was
just a little uppish. When John took his machinery up to their home, they asked
him what time he wanted breakfast, as they were going to stay at a little hotel in
White Pine. John answered about 5 a.m. The next morning at 5 a.m. they came
in, sat down at the table, and the farmer’s wife said to John, how would you like
your eggs, Mr. Cox? John says never mind the eggs, I’ll just take the gravy. Well,
the lady flustered around a little and hadn’t made any but she went ahead and
made gravy for John. Years after that, every time I would go home, I would call
John and tell him I would just take my bowl of gravy and he always got a big
kick out of it. I wish I had the time and space to write much about my cousin
John Cox, but I haven’t. Needless to say that he is a fine man and a good Christian.
I do want to write a few words about John’s wife, Mary Slaton Cox, one of the
finest. She is one of the finest women I have ever known, good, conscientious,
hard working and kind. You could never go to their home without a real welcome.
Next to my mother, Mary Slaton Cox could bake the finest biscuits (I don’t mean
this self-rising stuff either) that I have ever eaten. John and Mary were married
around 1908. The now living children are as follows: Mildred, Hazel, Dorothy,
Ethel, Vern and Fern (twins).
Mildred, oldest daughter of John and Mary Slaton Cox, has a disposition much
like the Nichols. She enjoys a good hearty laugh about as well as anyone I know.
Mildred married Lloyd Miller. He is a very good man and a fine farmer, one of
his chief crops is raising tobacco. Lloyd and Mildred have five children, namely,
Mabel, Majorie, Janice and Vivian.
Lois, oldest daughter of Lloyd and Mildred Cox Miller, married John F. Brown,
He at present is the sheriff of Jefferson County. This is his second term and he
made such a good sheriff in his first term that no one ran against him in his
second term. He is a fine upstanding man. Lois and John have four children,
namely, John, Jr., Linda and the twins Sammy and Danny. John Brown had an
outstanding war record in World War II.
Mabel, second daughter of Lloyd and Mildred Cox Miller, married Edgar Kyte.
He is a fine baker and they have owned several fine bakeries through East
Tennessee. He was also in World War II. They have three children, namely, twins
Timmy and Edward, and Susan. A year or so ago the two seemed not to make it too
well and Mabel divorced him in 1957. She and her children are now living with
her parents. Mabel is now employed by a large bakery concern in Knoxville.
Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton
Male, born 20 May 1884, died 3 Dec 1954
Partner: Minnie Ann Cox (born 2 October 1885, died 20 October 1964)
| Daughter* | Eula Mae Slaton+ (born 6 November 1907, died 7 March 1991) |
| Daughter* | Alma Gertrude Slaton+ (born 17 November 1909, died 11 September 1987) |
| Son* | George Alger Francis (Alger) Slaton (born 4 December 1911, died 10 March 1997) |
| Daughter* | Eunice Bessie Slaton (born 15 December 1914, died 5 April 2002) |
| Son* | Ralph Porter Slaton (born 15 February 1917, died 2 December 2005) |
| Son* | John Conard (Conard) Slaton+ (born 29 April 1922, died 8 April 2022) |
| Daughter* | Mary Loretta (Loretta) Slaton (born 12 May 1924, died 6 November 2017) |
| Name Sources | Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton.1,2,3,4 |
| Birth | 20 May 1884; Jefferson County, Tennessee. His nieces and nephews called him Uncle Port.2,5 |
| Parents | Francis Marion (Frank) Slaton and Mary Anne Moore.3,6,5 |
| 1900 Census |  Household of his father Francis Marion (Frank) Slaton Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 8 & 9 Jun 1900 page 18b, dwelling number 91, family number 91 Joseph P. 16, son, male, single, white, born May 1884, born TN, father born NC, mother born TN.6 |
| Marriage | 30 May 1906; Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton age 22 and Minnie Ann Cox age 20; Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Jefferson County, Tennessee.7,8,9 |
| Birth of Child | 6 November 1907, Eula Mae Slaton, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 23.7 |
| Birth of Child | 17 November 1909, Alma Gertrude Slaton, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 25.4,7 |
| 1910 Census | Head of household Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2 (Old Dist. 16 & 18), Jefferson County, Tennessee, 21 Apr 1910 page 39a, dwelling number 28, family number 28 Slaton Porter J. 26, head, male, married 1 time for 4 years, white, farmer born TN, father born NC, mother born TN Minnie 25, wife, female, married 1 time for 4 years, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, 2 children, 2 living Eula 2, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Alma 3/12, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.10 |
| Birth of Child | 4 December 1911, George Alger Francis (Alger) Slaton, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 27.7 |
| Birth of Child | 15 December 1914, Eunice Bessie Slaton, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 30.7 |
| Namesake of | Ralph Porter Slaton.7 |
| Birth of Child | 15 February 1917, Ralph Porter Slaton, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 32. |
| Military Draft Registration |  1. Name - Joseph Porter Slaton 2. Address - RFD 3, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee 3. Age - 34 4. Born - May 20 1884 5. Race - white 10. Citizenship - native born 16. Occupation - farmer 17. Employer - self 18. Employer address - RFD 3, Dandridge, Jeff. County, Tenn. 19. Nearest relative - Minnie Slaton 20. Relative address - RFD 3, Dandridge, Jeff. County, Tenn. signed - Joseph Porter Slaton 22. Height - medium 25. Build - medium 27. Eyes - blue 28. Hair - dark Registrar - Harry C. Lichlyter, Sept-12-1918, Jefferson City, Tennessee.2 |
| 1920 Census | Head of household Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920 page 40b, dwelling number 84, family number 85 Slaton Porter J. 35, head, male, married, white, farmer, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Minnie 34, wife, female, married, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Ula 12, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Alma 10, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Alger 8, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Ennis 5, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Ralph 2 3/12, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN. ----- There is an error in Porter's census entry in that his father Frank Slaton was born in North Carolina rather than in Tennessee. This census entry includes some interesting and creative spelling. The 12 year old daughter was Eula Mae Slaton. The 5 year old daughter was Eunice B. Slaton.11 |
| Birth of Child | 29 April 1922, John Conard (Conard) Slaton, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 37.7 |
| Birth of Child | 12 May 1924, Mary Loretta (Loretta) Slaton, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 39.7 |
| 1930 Census | Head of household Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 28 Apr 1930 page 89a, family number 188, family number 197 Slaton Porter 45, head, male, first married at age 22, white, born TN, father born VA, mother born TN, farmer, general farming Minnie 44, wife, female, first married at age 20, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Alger 18, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, laborer, farm Eunice 15, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Ralph 13, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Conard 7, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Loretta 5, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Earnest 4, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.12 |
| 1940 Census | Head of household Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 16 Apr 1940 page 26b, Sheet 2b, dwelling number 38, owns property worth $800 Slaton Porter 55, head, male, married, white, farmer, 4 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house Minnie 54, wife, female, married, white, 1 year high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house Ralph 22, son, male, single, white, farmer, 2 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house Conard 17, son, male, single, white, 2 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house Loretta 15, daughter, female, single, white, 1 year high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house Ernest 14, son, male, single, white, 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house.13 |
| 1950 Census | Head of household Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Green Hill Road, 20 Apr 1950 Sheet 021, dwelling number 174 Slaton J. P. 66, head, male, married, white, farmer, born TN Minnie 64, wife, female, married, white, TN.14 |
| Death | 3 December 1954; Milligan Clinic, Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age 70.7,5 |
| Death Record |  1. Name - Joseph Porter Slaton 2. Date of death - Dec 3, 1954 3. Color - W 4. Sex - M 5. Status - Married 6. Date of Birth - 5-20-1884 7. Age - 70 years, 6 months, 13 days 8. Place of death - Jefferson County, civil district 4th , Jefferson City, Milligan Clinic 9. Usual residence - Tenn, Jefferson County, civil district 1st, rural, R#3, Dandridge, Tenn 10. Occupation - farmer 13. Birthplace - Tenn 14. Citizen - 15. Father's name - Francis M. Slaton 16. Mother's maiden name - Mary Moore 17. Informant - Mrs. J.P. Slaton, Dandridge, Tenn. 23. Buried, 12-5-1954, Mt. Zion, Knoxville, Tenn. 24. Funeral director - Farrar, Dandridge, Tenn. The informant was Minnie Ann Cox, wife of Joseph Porter Slaton.3 |
| Obituary |  Slaton, J. P., age 70, passed away 11 p.m. Friday at Milligan Clinic, Jefferson City, after a short illness. He was a prominent farmer in Jefferson County. Survived by wife, Mrs, Minnie Cox Slaton; four daughters, Mrs. Eula Birchett, New Castle, Ind.; Mrs. Orville Ailey, Jefferson City, Mrs. Elmer Franklin, Dandridge; Mrs. Reed Bull Jr., Kodak, Tenn.; four sons, Alger, Dandridge; Ralph, Jefferson City. Conard of Cane-Inn Rock, Ill.; Ernest of Air Force, New Smyrna, Tenn.; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. John Cox of Dandridge, Mrs. Claude McSpadden, of Athens, Tenn.; brother, W. N. Slaton, Lexington, Ohio. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. W. M. Bull, Rev. Sam Paschal, Rev. Wendell Shepherd, and Rev. R. W. Aytes officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Body will be removed from the home to the church one hour before services. Farrar’s, Dandridge, in charge.15 |
| Burial | 5 December 1954; Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.16,7 |
| Burial Inscription |  |
| Burial GPS |  |
| Narrative | Minnie Cox married Porter Slaton, who resided in Jefferson County. His father was in the Union Army of the Civil War. Porter who was a fine man and loved farming, especially liked to grow wheat. He, about ever since I can remember, had threshing machine outfits and also had a saw mill and a good farm. He was a fine Christian man, a solid Republican and loved to talk politics with his friends. He died in 1954 and is buried in the old cemetery, Mount Zion. This cemetery is just about two miles west of Dandridge on the Knoxville Road, setting just off the new road. Ask any of the old settlers at Dandridge just where it is. Minnie and Porter had eight children, namely, Eula Mae, Alma G., Alger F., Eunice B., Ralph P., Conard, Loretta and William E.7 |
Citations
- [S3259] Bryan, William Jackson; Cox History 1607 on; unpublished manuscript; page 5.
III John Tivis Cox, married Nancy Ann Pierce, 23 Sept 1860, do not have
any data on her.
Children
IV. George Jackeon Cox, born 21 Sept 1861, Died 12 June 1938
married Clarica Loretta Nichols in 1883.
Do not know it for afact but hare heard they were married
on horse back. Possible due to oirouit riding preachers.
Children
Minnie Ann Cox, born 2 Oct 1885, died 20 Oct 1964
married Joseph Porter Slaton, born 20 May 1885
died 3 Doc 1954
Thersie Cox, born 24 Nov 1887, died 8 Jan 1888
John Franklin Cox, born 27 Dec 1888, died 4 July 1961
married Mary Slaton, born 16 Oct 1886, died 17 Deo 1975
Mary Emily Ethel Cox, born 15 Sept 1892, died 3 May 1979
married Daniel Harrison, born 1 Mov 1881
Martha Cox, born 23 April 1896, died 8 Dec 1898
Wyatt Cox, born 2 Feb 1900, died 22 Sept 1901
Ruby Pricilla Cox, born 18 July 1903, died 9 Aug 1925.
Married 4 April 1921, Emmert Oral Bryan
Eunice Cox, born 3 Deo 1906, died 3 Nov 1910
Robert M. Cox, born 21 Feb 1910, died 24 Mar 1930
IV. William Nelson Cox, born 31 July 1868, died 10 Jan 1939.
married 31 July 1891, Ella Cline, born 30 Nov 1867, died
10 Jan. 1942.
V. Children
Roy Lee Cox, born 17 Oct 1893, married Lillian Howell
no data.
VI. Child
Ermyntrude, married John Neff, no data
V. Jessie Pearl Cox, born 9 Jan 1895, married
Will Schrader, born no data, no children.
V. Grace Cox, born 18 Sept 1896, married H. C. Schrader
9 Aug 1914.
VI. Children
Lorene Schrader, ao data; married Taft White
Verne T. Schrader, no data.
V. John Harvey Cline Cox, no data, married Daisy Miller
no data.
VI. Children
Helen Cox, narried a Swann, no other data.
Leatrlae Cox, married a Parker, no othes data.
John HarveyCline Cox, Jr., born 2 Deo 1902
died Jan 1975
Peggy Cox, married a Yan Matre, no other data.
IV. Nancy Cox, no data, married to Joel Walts in Jefferson Oounty
had six children, moved to Plano, Texas while children were
small.
IV. James Harmon Cox, born 8 Oot 1870, died 28 Jan 1953, married
Ola Cline, born 19 Jan 1878, died 15 8ept 1915.
V. Children
Flora Cox, born 2T Oct 1694, died 15 Jan 1921
Ersie Cox, born 25 Sept 1898, died 29 April 1922
Elmer Cox, born 14 Mar 1901, died 12 Nov 1981
Neva Cox, born 23 Aug 1903
Lelia Cox, born 2 May 1906
Faye Cox, born 16 June 1909» died 28 June 1911
Vaughn Oox, born 2 Aug 1912, died 2 Mar 1913
Harold Cox, born 26 Aug 1914
- [S3362] Military Draft Registration: Slaton, Joseph Porter, WWI, RFD3, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 12 September 1918, www.ancestry.com (U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947), viewed 9 September 2024.
Serial Number: 598, Order Number: 931
1. Name - Joseph Porter Slaton
2. Address - RFD 3, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tenn
3. Age - 34
4. Born - May 20 1884
5. Race - white
10. Citizenship - native born
16. Occupation - farmer
17. Employer - self
18. Employer address - RFD 3, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tenn
19. Nearest relative - Minnie Slaton
20. Relative address - RFD 3, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tenn
(signed) Joseph Porter Slaton
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22. Height - medium
25. Build - medium
27. Eyes - blue
28. Hair - dark
29. Disability - no
30. Registrar - Harry C. Lillyten, Sept. 12, 1918, Loudon County, Tennessee
Local Board for Jefferson County, Jefferson City, Tenn.
- [S3370] Death Certificate: Slaton, Joseph Porter; Certificate 54-26990; Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1954; www.familysearch.com; viewed 12 September 2024.
Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1954, death certificate 54-26990.
1. Name - Joseph Porter Slaton
2. Date of death - Dec 3, 1954
3. Color - W
4. Sex - M
5. Status - Married
6. Date of Birth - 5-20-1884
7. Age - 70 years, 6 months, 13 days
8. Place of death - Jefferson County, civil district 4th , Jefferson City, Milligan Clinic
9. Usual residence - Tenn, Jefferson County, civil district 1st, rural, R#3, Dandridge, Tenn
10. Occupation - farmer
13. Birthplace - Tenn
14. Citizen -
15. Father's name - Francis M. Slaton
16. Mother's maiden name - Mary Moore
17. Informant - Mrs. J.P. Slaton, Dandridge, Tenn.
23. Buried, 12-5-1954, Mt. Zion, Knoxville, Tenn.
24. Funeral director - Farrar, Dandridge, Tenn.
The informant was Minnie Ann Cox, wife of Joseph Porter Slaton.
- [S3138] Birth Certificate: Slaton, Alma Gertrude; Jefferson County, Tennessee; 1909; certificate D-556627.
page 1
State of Tennessee, Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Statistics
Delayed Certificate of Birth, D-556627
1. Name at birth - Alma Gertrude Slaton
2. Date of birth - Nov. 17, 1909
3. Birthplace - Jefferson Co. Rt. 3 Dandridge
4. Color - White
5. Sex - Female
6. Father - Joseph Porter Slaton
7. Father born - Jefferson Co. Tenn.
8. Mother - Minnie Ann Cox
9. Mother born - Jefferson Co. Tenn.
10. Signature of registrant - Alma Gertrude Ailey, Rt. 1 Jefferson City, Tenn.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on August 30, 1962. C. F. Hardy, Notary Public.
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Abstract of supporting evidence
1. Affidavit of Mother - Reverse side 3-11-64
2. Old Family Bible Record Very old
Information concerning registrant as stated in document of corresponding number above
Birth Date or Age Birthplace Name of father Full name of mother
1. Nov. 17, 1909 Jefferson County Joseph Porter Slaton Minnie Ann Cox
2. Nov. 17, 1909 Jefferson County Joseph Porter Slaton Minnie Ann Cox
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I hereby certify that I have examined the true documents abstracted above and find them valid and that
the information contained therein is as noted above and recommend that this delayed Certificate of Birth
be accepted from filing by the Division of Vital Statistics, Tennessee Department of Public Health.
(signed) C. F. Hardy, County Court Clerk
Address - Box 37, Dandridge, Tennesseee Date - Mar. 11, 1964
Approved - Mary L. Baird Date - Mar 20 1964 By - SS
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page 2
First Supporting Affidavit
State of Tennessee, Jefferson City, Tennessee
Couty of Jefferson
I hereby certify, on oath, that I am at present 78 years of age: that I am related to the person
represented by this certificate as Mother, and that I had actual knowledge of the acts
as stated in this certificate at the time the birth occurred, and know this to be true because
I am the mother of Alma Gertrude Slaton, and was present
at the time of her birth.
(signed) Minnie A. Slaton
I hereby certify that the affiant personally appeared before me, that I read the above state-
ments to her and that she made oath that said statemeents are true to the best
of her knowledge and belief.
This the 11th day o March 1964
C. F. Hardy, CCC
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Second Supporting Affidavit (all blanks)
- [S2749] Cox, Hazel; Slaton and Cox Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 2.
Cox/Slaton Family History from Hazel Cox, page 2.
Mary Slaton Cox's brothers & sisters
(Mamas brothers & Sisters)
Aunt Rebecca Slaton, Free was born Nov. 13, 1870, died Feb 21, 1903
Aunt Amanda Slaton Bryan was born Sept 11, 172, died July 22, 1950
Aunt Sallie Slaton, Ingle was born May 3, 1874, died Jan 10, 1948
Uncle John Slaton was born Feb 7, 1876, died July 27, 1945
Uncle William Moses Slaton was born April 9,1878, died Dec. 1963
Aunt Parlee Slaton McSpadden was born April 14, 1880, died May 5, 1965
Uncle Walker Slaton was born Mar 4, 1882, died April 8, 19?
Uncle Porter Slaton was born May 20, 1884 died Dec 4, 1954
Mama) Mary Jane Slaton was born Oct 16, 1886 died Dec 17,1975
Twins were born & died same day born
Aunt Laura Slaton Feb 19, 1892? died Aug 16, 1913
(Papa's John F. Cox brothrs and sisters)
Thursa Cox died in infancy in her sleep.
Aunt Minnie Cox Slaton was born Oct 2, 1885, died Oct 20, 1964
Papa John Franklin Cox was born Dec 27, 1888, siws Jult 4, 1961
Aunt Ethel Cox born Sept 15, 1881 died May 3, 1979
Martha died when young
Wyatt died when little
Ruby Cox Bryan was born July 18, 1903 died Aug 9 or 10, 1925
Eunice Cox born Dec 3, 1906 died Nov. 1910
Robert Cox born Feb 21, 1910 died Mar 24, 1930
- [S3361] U.S. Federal Census: 1900, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, page 18b, ancestry.com (1900 U.S. Census) viewed on 9 September 2024.
Enumeration District 42, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 8 & 9 Jun 1900
page 18b, dwelling number 91, family number 91
Slaton Francis M. 57 head w m30 w Jan 1843 farmer NC VA NC
Mary A. 47 wife f m30 w Oct 1852 TN TN TN 12 children, 10 living
Sarah F. 26 dau f s w May 1875 TN NC TN
John T. 24 son m s w Feb 1976 TN NC TN
Martha P. 20 dau f s w Apr 1880 TN NC TN
Walker P. 18 son m s w Mar 1882 TN NC TN
Joseph P. 16 son m s w May 1884 TN NC TN
Mary J. 13 dau f s w Oct 1886 TN NC TN
Ann L. 8 dau f s w Feb 1892 TN NC TN
- [S2150] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 69.
Minnie Cox Slaton, oldest child of George and Loretta Cox, was born in
Jefferson County, Tenn., in 1888. She like many other children on the farm,
went to school and did the chores, and as the oldest child, usually had to look after
the young ones. She is a typical Nichols in stature and character, small and petite,
red hair and beautiful eyes, and a beautiful singer. She is perhaps one of the
few living today in that area that can still sing old Harp Music, which was almost
a lost art, even when I was a child. I can remember in my young days it was
always so nice to visit them and spend a week or so hearing her beautiful voice
in song along with my aunt, especially in the early morning when the aroma
of the coffee and the frying of ham meat was so pleasant I always get a kick out of
Minnie saying just about every time she sees me. "Oh, yes, I used to carry you
around on my hip when you were a baby and spank you good for crying.” She is
a wonderful woman, always ready for a good talk, or a good laugh, and one of
the most entertaining and friendly people you would ever meet. She married
Porter Slaton, who resided in Jefferson County. His father was in the Union Army of
the Civil War. Porter who was a fine man and loved farming, especially liked to
grow wheat. He, about ever since I can remember, had threshing machine outfits
and also had a saw mill and a good farm. He was a fine Christian man, a solid
Republican and loved to talk politics with his friends. He died in 1954 and is
buried in the old cemetery, Mount Zion. This cemetery is just about two miles
west of Dandridge on the Knoxville Road, setting just off the new road. Ask any
of the old settlers at Dandridge just where it is. Minnie and Porter had eight
children, namely, Eula Mae, Alma G., Alger F., Eunice B., Ralph P., Conard,
Loretta and William E.
Eula the oldest daughter of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Haskel
Bolden. They had two boys, Dennis and Kenneth. Eula and her husband went to
New Castle, Indiana shortly after they were married. Their two sons were born in
Indiana. Dennis, the oldest son is married and has two children named Dane
and Dennis. Dennis married Isabelle Sarrell of North Carolina. Eula and her
husband Haskel were divorced and several years after her divorce she married
James Burchett from Albany, Ky. She and her husband and her two sons and
families reside in or near New Castle, Indiana.
Alma, second child of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Orville Ailey
from over around the Muddy Creek Valley. He is a great guy and I like him.
It was amusing when I told about the incident at one of our reunions what
happened to my brother Ralph. He was teaching school in this area, and a group
of folks were going to scalp him because he had whipped one of their daughters.
I have told of this incident in comments on my brother and will just say here that
Orville Ailey is a close relative of those that were about to scalp my brother. I
laughingly say I want no part of him because he belongs to the scalping group and
he gets a big kick out of it. Alma and Orville's two children's names are Robert
Earl and Denver E. The oldest boy, Robert, married Polly Ann Seals of Rocky
Valley, Tenn. They have one child. His name is Joseph Michael. Denver E.
married Christine Richards from North Carolina. They have no children at
this writing.
Alger, third son of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, is a fine farmer and good
businessman. He has followed in his father's footsteps remarkably well. He is one
of the fine sons of Minnie and Porter and perhaps a little bit my favorite from the
standpoint I have been around him more than the other children and also
- [S1434] Obituary: Bryan, Ruby P.; Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 August 1925, page 3.
Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 Aug 1925, page 3.
Mrs. Ruby P. Bryan, aged 22 years, died at the Morristown General Hospital Sunday morning at 1:30 a.m. She was taken to the Harry Stetzer Funeral Home, and prepared for burial, and then taken to her home on West Fifth North street. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. from Wesley's Chapel in Jefferson County, conducted by Rev. Tarwater. Interment will be in the church yard. She is survived by her husband E. O. Bryan, and the following children: Jack, Robert, and Lena Maud Bryan; also by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Cox of Dandridge; two brothers, Messrs John and Robert Cox of Dandridge; two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Slaton of Dandridge and Mrs. Dan Harrison of this city. The following acted as pall-bearers; S. K. McAfee, Dr. Jno. Zedler, Gilbert Morrison, J. D. Walker, Jno. G. Hays, O. H. Newman.
- [S749] WWI Draft Registration Cards, Joseph Porter Slaton
- [S3363] U.S. Federal Census: 1900, Jefferson County, Tennessee, District 2, Enumeration District 67, page 39a, ancestry.com (1900 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 February 2023.
Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2 (Old Dist. 16 & 18), Jefferson County, Tennessee, 21 Apr 1910
page 39a, dwelling number 28, family number 28
Slaton Porter J. 26 head m m1-4 w farmer TN NC TN
Minnie 25 wife f m1-4 w TN TN TN 2 children, 2 living
Eula 2 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alma 3/12 dau f s w TN TN TN
- [S3142] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2, page 40b, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 February 2023.
Enumeration District 67, Dist 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920
page 40b, dwelling number 84, family number 85
Slaton Porter J. 35 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Minnie 34 wife f m w TN TN TN
Ula 12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alma 10 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alger 8 son m s w TN TN TN
Ennis 5 dau f s w TN TN TN
Ralph 2 3/12 son m s w TN TN TN
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There is an error in Porter's census entry in that his father Frank Slaton was born in North Carolina rather than in Tennessee. This census entry includes some interesting and creative spelling. The 12 year old daughter was Eula Mae Slaton. The 5 year old daughter was Eunice B. Slaton.
Enumeration District 67, Dist 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920
page 40b, dwelling number 88, family number 89
Jones Horace 23 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Eva 22 wife f m w TN TN TN
Earl 2 3/12 son m s w TN TN TN
Free Ollie 20 sisL f s w TN TN TN
- [S3364] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Dist. 1, Enumeration District 45-3, page 89a, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 9 September 2024.
Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 28 Apr 1930
page 89a, dwelling number 188, family number 197
Slaton Porter 45 head m m@22 w TN VA TN farmer, general farming
Minnie 44 wife f m@20 w TN TN TN
Alger 18 son m s w TN TN TN laborer, farm
Eunice 15 dau f s w TN TN TN
Ralph 13 son m s w TN TN TN
Conard 7 son m s w TN TN TN
Loretta 5 dau f s w TN TN TN
Earnest 4 son m s w TN TN TN
- [S3365] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Dist. 1, Enumeration District 45-3, page 26b, sheet 2b, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 10 September 2024.
Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 16 Apr 1940
page 26b, Sheet 2b, dwelling number 38, owns property worth $800
Slaton Porter 55 head m m w farmer 4 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Minnie 54 wife f m w 1 year high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Ralph 22 son m s w farmer 2 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Conard 17 son m s w 2 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Loretta 15 dau f s w 1 year high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Ernest 14 son m s w 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
- [S3368] U.S. Federal Census: 1950, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 45-3, sheet 021, ancestry.com (1950 U.S. Census) viewed on 11 September 2024.
Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Green Hill Road, 20 Apr 1950
Sheet 021, dwelling number 174
Slaton J. P. 66 head m m w farmer TN
Minnie 64 wife f m w TN
- [S3369] Obituary: Slaton, J. P.; Knoxville Journal [Knoxville, Tennessee], 5 December 1954, page 13-B, viewed at newspapers.com on 12 September 2024.
Knoxville Journal [Knoxville, Tennessee], 5 Dec 1954, page 13-B.
Slaton, J. P., age 70, passed away 11 p.m. Friday at Milligan Clinic, Jefferson City, after a short illness. He was a prominent farmer in Jefferson County. Survived by wife, Mrs, Minnie Cox Slaton; four daughters, Mrs. Eula Birchett, New Castle, Ind.; Mrs. Orville Ailey, Jefferson City, Mrs. Elmer Franklin, Dandridge; Mrs. Reed Bull Jr., Kodak, Tenn.; four sons, Alger, Dandridge; Ralph, Jefferson City. Conard of Cane-Inn Rock, Ill.; Ernest of Air Force, New Smyrna, Tenn.; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. John Cox of Dandridge, Mrs. Claude McSpadden, of Athens, Tenn.; brother, W. N. Slaton, Lexington, Ohio. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. W. M. Bull, Rev. Sam Paschal, Rev. Wendell Shepherd, and Rev. R. W. Aytes officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Body will be removed from the home to the church one hour before services. Farrar’s, Dandridge, in charge.
- [S3378] Grave marker: Joseph Porter Slaton; Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee; photographed 14 September 2024 by Jerry Bryan.
Joseph Porter Slaton, 20 May 1884 - 3 Dec 1954, common family plot headstone with the inscription Slaton.
- [S3379] GPS for Slaton, Joseph Porter grave: 36.019017, -83.450335, recorded 14 September 2024 by Jerry Bryan.
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Eula Mae Slaton
Female, born 6 Nov 1907, died 7 Mar 1991
| Father* | Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton (born 20 May 1884, died 3 December 1954) |
| Mother* | Minnie Ann Cox (born 2 October 1885, died 20 October 1964) |
Partner: Haskel Ray Bolden (born 16 July 1905, died 3 June 1961)
| Son* | Dennis Paul Bolden (born 6 January 1927, died 12 December 1999) |
| Son* | Kenneth Harold Bolden (born 5 June 1928, died 19 February 2008) |
Partner: James W. Burchett (born 29 December 1913, died 11 June 1996)
| Name Sources | Eula Mae Slaton.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 |
| Birth | 6 November 1907; Jefferson County, Tennessee.5,7 |
| Parents | Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton and Minnie Ann Cox.1 |
| 1910 Census | Household of her father Joseph Porter (Porter) Slaton Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2 (Old Dist. 16 & 18), Jefferson County, Tennessee, 21 Apr 1910 page 39a, dwelling number 28, family number 28 Eula 2, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.11 |
| 1920 Census | Household of her father Joseph Porter (Porter) Slaton Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920 page 40b, dwelling number 84, family number 85 Ula 12, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN. ------ The census includes a creative and incorrect spelling of Eula's name.12 |
| Marriage | 16 November 1925; Eula Mae Slaton age 18 and Haskel Ray Bolden age 20; Hamblen County, Tennessee. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Know all Men, That we, Haskel Bolden, of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally by these presents. The Condition of the above Obligation is Such: That whereas, Haskel Bolden, age 21, hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Eula Slayton; Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Haskel Bolden and Eula Slaton should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals, the 7th day of March, 1925. (signed) Haskell Bolden, Sam Walker (his mark). State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Personally appeared before me, C. S. Rainwater, Clerk of the County Court of said County, Haskel Bolden, who made oath in due form that Haskel Bolden and Eula Slaton are known to him, and that they are each over eighteen years of age. (signed) Haskell Bolden. Sworn and subscribed before me this 7th day of March, 1925, C. S. Rainwater, County Court Clerk. There was no return. Apparently the Jefferson County license was not executed because the couple was married later in the same year in Hamblen County. State of Tennessee & Hamblen County, Marriage license no. 15-204. Haskell Bolden to Eula Mae Slayton, Issued Nov. 16, 1925, J. G. Templin, Clerk. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the within-named parties on the 16th day of November 1925, Frank Holmes, J.P. Returned 16 day of Nov 1925, J. G. Templin, Clerk. Recorded in Marriage Record, Book 15, Page 204.1,8,9 |
| Birth of Child | 6 January 1927, Dennis Paul Bolden, [Henry County], Indiana, age of mother: 19.1 |
| Birth of Child | 5 June 1928, Kenneth Harold Bolden, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana, age of mother: 20.1 |
| 1930 Census | 1930, Henry County, Indiana. Eula 22, wife, female, married, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN. |
| Divorce | About 1950; Haskel Ray Bolden.1 |
| Marriage | 8 August 1953; Eula Mae Slaton age 45 and James W. Burchett age 39.1 |
| Death | 7 March 1991; [New Castle], Henry County, Indiana, age 83.5,7 |
| Death Record | Social Security Death Index Information. Name: Eula M. Burchett Born: 6 Nov 1907 Died: Mar 1991 State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951). Indiana Death Index Information, Book: VIII (8), page 246. Burchett, Eula, race: W, sex: F, age: 83y, date: 7 Mar.1991. |
| Narrative | Eula the oldest daughter of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Haskel Bolden. They had two boys, Dennis and Kenneth. Eula and her husband went to New Castle, Indiana shortly after they were married. Their two sons were born in Indiana. Dennis, the oldest son is married and has two children named Dane and Dennis. Dennis married Isabelle Sarrell of North Carolina. Eula and her husband Haskel were divorced and several years after her divorce she married James Burchett from Albany, Ky. She and her husband and her two sons and families reside in or near New Castle, Indiana.1 |
Citations
- [S2150] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 69.
Minnie Cox Slaton, oldest child of George and Loretta Cox, was born in
Jefferson County, Tenn., in 1888. She like many other children on the farm,
went to school and did the chores, and as the oldest child, usually had to look after
the young ones. She is a typical Nichols in stature and character, small and petite,
red hair and beautiful eyes, and a beautiful singer. She is perhaps one of the
few living today in that area that can still sing old Harp Music, which was almost
a lost art, even when I was a child. I can remember in my young days it was
always so nice to visit them and spend a week or so hearing her beautiful voice
in song along with my aunt, especially in the early morning when the aroma
of the coffee and the frying of ham meat was so pleasant I always get a kick out of
Minnie saying just about every time she sees me. "Oh, yes, I used to carry you
around on my hip when you were a baby and spank you good for crying.” She is
a wonderful woman, always ready for a good talk, or a good laugh, and one of
the most entertaining and friendly people you would ever meet. She married
Porter Slaton, who resided in Jefferson County. His father was in the Union Army of
the Civil War. Porter who was a fine man and loved farming, especially liked to
grow wheat. He, about ever since I can remember, had threshing machine outfits
and also had a saw mill and a good farm. He was a fine Christian man, a solid
Republican and loved to talk politics with his friends. He died in 1954 and is
buried in the old cemetery, Mount Zion. This cemetery is just about two miles
west of Dandridge on the Knoxville Road, setting just off the new road. Ask any
of the old settlers at Dandridge just where it is. Minnie and Porter had eight
children, namely, Eula Mae, Alma G., Alger F., Eunice B., Ralph P., Conard,
Loretta and William E.
Eula the oldest daughter of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Haskel
Bolden. They had two boys, Dennis and Kenneth. Eula and her husband went to
New Castle, Indiana shortly after they were married. Their two sons were born in
Indiana. Dennis, the oldest son is married and has two children named Dane
and Dennis. Dennis married Isabelle Sarrell of North Carolina. Eula and her
husband Haskel were divorced and several years after her divorce she married
James Burchett from Albany, Ky. She and her husband and her two sons and
families reside in or near New Castle, Indiana.
Alma, second child of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Orville Ailey
from over around the Muddy Creek Valley. He is a great guy and I like him.
It was amusing when I told about the incident at one of our reunions what
happened to my brother Ralph. He was teaching school in this area, and a group
of folks were going to scalp him because he had whipped one of their daughters.
I have told of this incident in comments on my brother and will just say here that
Orville Ailey is a close relative of those that were about to scalp my brother. I
laughingly say I want no part of him because he belongs to the scalping group and
he gets a big kick out of it. Alma and Orville's two children's names are Robert
Earl and Denver E. The oldest boy, Robert, married Polly Ann Seals of Rocky
Valley, Tenn. They have one child. His name is Joseph Michael. Denver E.
married Christine Richards from North Carolina. They have no children at
this writing.
Alger, third son of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, is a fine farmer and good
businessman. He has followed in his father's footsteps remarkably well. He is one
of the fine sons of Minnie and Porter and perhaps a little bit my favorite from the
standpoint I have been around him more than the other children and also
- [S2144] Obituary: Bolden, Kenneth H.; unknown newspaper, viewed at www.findagrave.com on 9 July 2016.
The Courier-Times.
Kenneth H. Bolden age 79 of New Castle passed away Tuesday February 19, 2008 at the Waters of New Castle. He was born June 5, 1928 in New Castle the son of the late Haskell and Eula Mae Slaton Bolden. He was in the U.S Army during WWII and 3 years in the National Guard. Worked at Detroit Steel in Mooristown and Trainor Springs in New Castle. Was a member of the Methodist Church in Greensboro. A good neighbor who helped with others farms, small engines and lawn mowers. Survivors include his wife of 57 years the former Eleanor Marie Feaster. 6 children: Elizabeth (Jim) Schunamen of Indianapolis, Debra (George) King of Greensboro, Kenneth (Anna) Bolden of New Castle, Teresa Bolden of New Castle, Patricia (Bill) Hill of Charlottesville, Michael Bolden of Greensboro. 7 Grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Dennis Bolden. Services will be 10AM Saturday at Marcum Community Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Powell will be officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memory Garden. Friends may call 3-6PM Friday at the funeral home. There will be military rites given by the VFW and American Legion. Friends and family may give online condolences at www.marcumfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be given to Joshua A. Bolden.
[S1599] Obituary: Slaton, Alger F.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 11 March 1997, page A7.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 11 Mar 1997, page A7.
Slaton, Alger F. - age 85 of Port Slaton Road, Dandridge, passed away Monday, March 10, 1997, at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was a member of the Witt Baptist Church and was a retired farmer and school bus drive for Jefferson County schools. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Ellen Frye Slaton, sisters Eula Burchett and Alma Ailey. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Norma Slaton of Dandridge, Merle and Carolyn Slaton of Columbia, S. C.; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Eunice Franklin of Dandridge, Loretta Bull of Morristown; brothers, Ralph Slaton of Jefferson City, John Slaton of Rushville, Ill., William (Bill) Slaton of Morristown. Funeral services Wednesday, 8 p.m. at the Dandridge First United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert McCray officiating. Interment graveside services Thursday, 10:30 a.m. and Dandridge Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening 6 to 8 p.m. at the church prior to services. The family suggest that memorials be made to the Gideons, c/o Charles Briggs, 712 Briggs Road, Dandridge, Tenn. 37725. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge.
- [S54] Eunice Slaton Franklin
- [S1231] Henry Co., IN Death Records 1880 - 2000 (B)-As recorded in The Henry County, IN Health Department, Henry County Genealogical Services online [http://www.hcgs.net/], accessed, Eula Burchett
- [S68] Obituary, Eunice Slaton Franklin
- [S161] Social Security Death Index (ancestry.com)
- [S1186] Tennessee State Marriages, 1765-2002 (ancestry.com), Haskel Bolden and Eula Slaton
Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 43.
Issued December 4th 1865. William Cole to Vestey England.
Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 44.
Solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above named parties on the 5 day of December 1865. John Gambel J.P.
- [S1186] Tennessee State Marriages, 1765-2002 (ancestry.com), Haskell Bolden to Eula Mae Slayton
Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 43.
Issued December 4th 1865. William Cole to Vestey England.
Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 44.
Solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above named parties on the 5 day of December 1865. John Gambel J.P.
- [S2] William Jackson Bryan
- [S3363] U.S. Federal Census: 1900, Jefferson County, Tennessee, District 2, Enumeration District 67, page 39a, ancestry.com (1900 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 February 2023.
Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2 (Old Dist. 16 & 18), Jefferson County, Tennessee, 21 Apr 1910
page 39a, dwelling number 28, family number 28
Slaton Porter J. 26 head m m1-4 w farmer TN NC TN
Minnie 25 wife f m1-4 w TN TN TN 2 children, 2 living
Eula 2 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alma 3/12 dau f s w TN TN TN
- [S3142] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2, page 40b, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 February 2023.
Enumeration District 67, Dist 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920
page 40b, dwelling number 84, family number 85
Slaton Porter J. 35 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Minnie 34 wife f m w TN TN TN
Ula 12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alma 10 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alger 8 son m s w TN TN TN
Ennis 5 dau f s w TN TN TN
Ralph 2 3/12 son m s w TN TN TN
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There is an error in Porter's census entry in that his father Frank Slaton was born in North Carolina rather than in Tennessee. This census entry includes some interesting and creative spelling. The 12 year old daughter was Eula Mae Slaton. The 5 year old daughter was Eunice B. Slaton.
Enumeration District 67, Dist 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920
page 40b, dwelling number 88, family number 89
Jones Horace 23 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Eva 22 wife f m w TN TN TN
Earl 2 3/12 son m s w TN TN TN
Free Ollie 20 sisL f s w TN TN TN
Alma Gertrude Slaton
Female, born 17 Nov 1909, died 11 Sep 1987
| Father* | Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton (born 20 May 1884, died 3 December 1954) |
| Mother* | Minnie Ann Cox (born 2 October 1885, died 20 October 1964) |
Partner: Arville Randolph Ailey (born 10 January 1911, died 1 May 1990)
| Son* | Robert Earl (Bob) Ailey (born 26 November 1929, died 2 October 2021) |
| Name Sources | Alma Gertrude Slaton.1,2 |
| Birth | 17 November 1909; Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee.1,3 |
| Parents | Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton and Minnie Ann Cox.1,2 |
| Birth Record | |
| 1910 Census | Household of her father Joseph Porter (Porter) Slaton Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2 (Old Dist. 16 & 18), Jefferson County, Tennessee, 21 Apr 1910 page 39a, dwelling number 28, family number 28 Alma 3/12, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.4 |
| 1920 Census | Household of her father Joseph Porter (Porter) Slaton Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920 page 40b, dwelling number 84, family number 85 Alma 10, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.5 |
| Marriage | 17 February 1929; Alma Gertrude Slaton age 19 and Arville Randolph Ailey age 18; Jefferson County, Tennessee.2,6,7,8 |
| Marriage Record |  Know all Men, That we, Arville Ailey, of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally by these presents. The Condition of the above Obligation is Such: That whereas, Arville Ailey, age 18, hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Alma Slaton, age 19; Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Arville Ailey and Alma Slaton should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals, this 17 day of Feby, 1929. (signed) Arville Ailey, Frank M. Swann. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the within parties on the 17 day of Feby, 1929. R. H. Thames.6 |
| Birth of Child | 26 November 1929, Robert Earl (Bob) Ailey, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 20.2,9 |
| 1930 Census |  Household of her father-in-law Henry Houston Ailey, along with her husband and son Enumeration District 45-3, Old Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 26 Apr 1930 page 88a Alma G. 20, daughter-in-law, female, married, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.9 |
| 1940 Census |  Household of her husband Arville Randolph Ailey Enumeration District 45-17, Talbott, Dist. 9, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 10 Apr 1940 page 243b, Sheet 6b, dwelling number 103, Chuckey Pine Alma G. 30, wife, female, married, white, school not listed, born TN, lived 1935 same place.10 |
| 1950 Census |  Household of her husband Arville Randolph Ailey Enumeration District 45-22, Dist. 9, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 26 Apr 1950 Sheet 073, dwelling number 299 Alma G. 40, wife, female, married, white, born TN.11 |
| Death | 11 September 1987; St. Mary's Hospital, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age 77.8,3 |
| Death Record |  In U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Name: Alma G. Ailey Birth Date: 17 Nov 1909 Issue Year: 1955 Issue State: Tennessee Last Residence: 37760, Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA Death Date: 11 Sep 1987.3 |
| Obituary |  Ailey, Mrs. Arville (Alma) - age 78, of Jefferson City, passed away 11:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 1987, at Knoxville Convalescent Center after an extended illness. Member of Mansfield Gap Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Arville Alley; sons. Robert E. and Denver Ailey, all of Jefferson City; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Eula Burchett of Indiana. Mrs. Unice (sic) Franklin and Mrs. Loretta Bull, both of Dandridge; brothers, Alger Slaton, Dandridge, Ralph Slaton, Jefferson City, John Slaton of Illinois, William Slaton of California; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, Farrar Chapel, Rev. Chester Cochran and Rev. William Bradley officiating. Interment Jefferson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City.8 |
| Burial | 14 September 1987; Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee.12,8 |
| Burial Inscription |   |
| Burial GPS |  |
| Narrative | Alma, second child of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Orville Ailey from over around the Muddy Creek Valley. He is a great guy and I like him. It was amusing when I told about the incident at one of our reunions what happened to my brother Ralph. He was teaching school in this area, and a group of folks were going to scalp him because he had whipped one of their daughters. I have told of this incident in comments on my brother and will just say here that Orville Ailey is a close relative of those that were about to scalp my brother. I laughingly say I want of part of him because he belongs to the scalping group and he gets a big kick out of it. Alma and Orville's two children's names are Robert Earl and Denver E. The oldest boy, Robert, married Polly Ann Seals of Rocky Valley, Tennessee. They have one child. His name is Joseph Michael. Denver E. married Christine Richards from North Carolina. They have no children at this writing.2 |
Citations
- [S3138] Birth Certificate: Slaton, Alma Gertrude; Jefferson County, Tennessee; 1909; certificate D-556627.
page 1
State of Tennessee, Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Statistics
Delayed Certificate of Birth, D-556627
1. Name at birth - Alma Gertrude Slaton
2. Date of birth - Nov. 17, 1909
3. Birthplace - Jefferson Co. Rt. 3 Dandridge
4. Color - White
5. Sex - Female
6. Father - Joseph Porter Slaton
7. Father born - Jefferson Co. Tenn.
8. Mother - Minnie Ann Cox
9. Mother born - Jefferson Co. Tenn.
10. Signature of registrant - Alma Gertrude Ailey, Rt. 1 Jefferson City, Tenn.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on August 30, 1962. C. F. Hardy, Notary Public.
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Abstract of supporting evidence
1. Affidavit of Mother - Reverse side 3-11-64
2. Old Family Bible Record Very old
Information concerning registrant as stated in document of corresponding number above
Birth Date or Age Birthplace Name of father Full name of mother
1. Nov. 17, 1909 Jefferson County Joseph Porter Slaton Minnie Ann Cox
2. Nov. 17, 1909 Jefferson County Joseph Porter Slaton Minnie Ann Cox
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I hereby certify that I have examined the true documents abstracted above and find them valid and that
the information contained therein is as noted above and recommend that this delayed Certificate of Birth
be accepted from filing by the Division of Vital Statistics, Tennessee Department of Public Health.
(signed) C. F. Hardy, County Court Clerk
Address - Box 37, Dandridge, Tennesseee Date - Mar. 11, 1964
Approved - Mary L. Baird Date - Mar 20 1964 By - SS
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page 2
First Supporting Affidavit
State of Tennessee, Jefferson City, Tennessee
Couty of Jefferson
I hereby certify, on oath, that I am at present 78 years of age: that I am related to the person
represented by this certificate as Mother, and that I had actual knowledge of the acts
as stated in this certificate at the time the birth occurred, and know this to be true because
I am the mother of Alma Gertrude Slaton, and was present
at the time of her birth.
(signed) Minnie A. Slaton
I hereby certify that the affiant personally appeared before me, that I read the above state-
ments to her and that she made oath that said statemeents are true to the best
of her knowledge and belief.
This the 11th day o March 1964
C. F. Hardy, CCC
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Second Supporting Affidavit (all blanks)
- [S2150] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 69.
Minnie Cox Slaton, oldest child of George and Loretta Cox, was born in
Jefferson County, Tenn., in 1888. She like many other children on the farm,
went to school and did the chores, and as the oldest child, usually had to look after
the young ones. She is a typical Nichols in stature and character, small and petite,
red hair and beautiful eyes, and a beautiful singer. She is perhaps one of the
few living today in that area that can still sing old Harp Music, which was almost
a lost art, even when I was a child. I can remember in my young days it was
always so nice to visit them and spend a week or so hearing her beautiful voice
in song along with my aunt, especially in the early morning when the aroma
of the coffee and the frying of ham meat was so pleasant I always get a kick out of
Minnie saying just about every time she sees me. "Oh, yes, I used to carry you
around on my hip when you were a baby and spank you good for crying.” She is
a wonderful woman, always ready for a good talk, or a good laugh, and one of
the most entertaining and friendly people you would ever meet. She married
Porter Slaton, who resided in Jefferson County. His father was in the Union Army of
the Civil War. Porter who was a fine man and loved farming, especially liked to
grow wheat. He, about ever since I can remember, had threshing machine outfits
and also had a saw mill and a good farm. He was a fine Christian man, a solid
Republican and loved to talk politics with his friends. He died in 1954 and is
buried in the old cemetery, Mount Zion. This cemetery is just about two miles
west of Dandridge on the Knoxville Road, setting just off the new road. Ask any
of the old settlers at Dandridge just where it is. Minnie and Porter had eight
children, namely, Eula Mae, Alma G., Alger F., Eunice B., Ralph P., Conard,
Loretta and William E.
Eula the oldest daughter of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Haskel
Bolden. They had two boys, Dennis and Kenneth. Eula and her husband went to
New Castle, Indiana shortly after they were married. Their two sons were born in
Indiana. Dennis, the oldest son is married and has two children named Dane
and Dennis. Dennis married Isabelle Sarrell of North Carolina. Eula and her
husband Haskel were divorced and several years after her divorce she married
James Burchett from Albany, Ky. She and her husband and her two sons and
families reside in or near New Castle, Indiana.
Alma, second child of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Orville Ailey
from over around the Muddy Creek Valley. He is a great guy and I like him.
It was amusing when I told about the incident at one of our reunions what
happened to my brother Ralph. He was teaching school in this area, and a group
of folks were going to scalp him because he had whipped one of their daughters.
I have told of this incident in comments on my brother and will just say here that
Orville Ailey is a close relative of those that were about to scalp my brother. I
laughingly say I want no part of him because he belongs to the scalping group and
he gets a big kick out of it. Alma and Orville's two children's names are Robert
Earl and Denver E. The oldest boy, Robert, married Polly Ann Seals of Rocky
Valley, Tenn. They have one child. His name is Joseph Michael. Denver E.
married Christine Richards from North Carolina. They have no children at
this writing.
Alger, third son of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, is a fine farmer and good
businessman. He has followed in his father's footsteps remarkably well. He is one
of the fine sons of Minnie and Porter and perhaps a little bit my favorite from the
standpoint I have been around him more than the other children and also
- [S3137] U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI): Ailey, Alma G.; viewed at www.ancestry.com on 16 February 2023.
In U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Name: Alma G. Ailey
Birth Date: 17 Nov 1909
Issue Year: 1955
Issue State: Tennessee
Last Residence: 37760, Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Death Date: 11 Sep 1987
- [S3363] U.S. Federal Census: 1900, Jefferson County, Tennessee, District 2, Enumeration District 67, page 39a, ancestry.com (1900 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 February 2023.
Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2 (Old Dist. 16 & 18), Jefferson County, Tennessee, 21 Apr 1910
page 39a, dwelling number 28, family number 28
Slaton Porter J. 26 head m m1-4 w farmer TN NC TN
Minnie 25 wife f m1-4 w TN TN TN 2 children, 2 living
Eula 2 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alma 3/12 dau f s w TN TN TN
- [S3142] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2, page 40b, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 February 2023.
Enumeration District 67, Dist 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920
page 40b, dwelling number 84, family number 85
Slaton Porter J. 35 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Minnie 34 wife f m w TN TN TN
Ula 12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alma 10 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alger 8 son m s w TN TN TN
Ennis 5 dau f s w TN TN TN
Ralph 2 3/12 son m s w TN TN TN
-----
There is an error in Porter's census entry in that his father Frank Slaton was born in North Carolina rather than in Tennessee. This census entry includes some interesting and creative spelling. The 12 year old daughter was Eula Mae Slaton. The 5 year old daughter was Eunice B. Slaton.
Enumeration District 67, Dist 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920
page 40b, dwelling number 88, family number 89
Jones Horace 23 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Eva 22 wife f m w TN TN TN
Earl 2 3/12 son m s w TN TN TN
Free Ollie 20 sisL f s w TN TN TN
- [S2810] Marriage Record: Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1929; Book 9, page 248; Ailey, Arville and Alma Slaton, ancestry.com, viewed 30 July 2020.
Marriage book Vol. 9 (1927-1930), page 248. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County.
Know all Men, That we, Arville Ailey, of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally by these presents. The Condition of the above Obligation is Such: That whereas, Arville Ailey, age 18, hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Alma Slaton, age 19; Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Arville Ailey and Alma Slaton should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals, this 17 day of Feby, 1929. (signed) Arville Ailey, Frank M. Swann. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the within parties on the 17 day of Feby, 1929. R. H. Thames.
[S3150] Military Draft Registration: Ailey, Arville Randolph, WWII, Strawberry Plains, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 16 October 1940, www.ancestry.com (U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947), viewed 22 February 2023.
Serial Number: 1263, Order Number: 1546
1. Name - Arville Randolph Ailey
2. Address - R.F.D. #1 Jefferson City (Jefferson) Tennessee
3. Telephone - Tom Wallace
4. Age - 29
5. Place of birth - Jefferson County
6. Country of Citizenship - U.S.A.
7. Person who knows your address - Mrs. Alma Slaton Ailey
8. Relationship of that person - wife
9. Address of that person - R.F.D. #1 Jefferson City (Jefferson) Tenn.
10. Employer - T.V.A. Cherokee Dam
11. Place of employment - Jeffeson City (Jefferson), Tenn.
(signed) Arville R. Ailey
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Race - White
Height - 5' 9.5"
Weight - 140 lb.
Eyes - brown
Hair - brown
Complexion - Dark
(signed) Gladys Crawfod, Resistar.
Date of registration - October 16, 1940
Selective Service Board, Jefferson County, Strawberry Plains, Tennessee
- [S3149] Obituary: Ailey, Mrs. Arville "Alma"; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 13 September 1987, page B2, viewed at newspapers.com on 21 February 2023.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 13 Sep 1987, page B2.
Ailey, Mrs. Arville (Alma) - age 78, of Jefferson City, passed away 11:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 1987, at Knoxville Convalescent Center after an extended illness. Member of Mansfield Gap Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Arville Alley; sons. Robert E. and Denver Ailey, all of Jefferson City; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Eula Burchett of Indiana. Mrs. Unice (sic) Franklin and Mrs. Loretta Bull, both of Dandridge; brothers, Alger Slaton, Dandridge, Ralph Slaton, Jefferson City, John Slaton of Illinois, William Slaton of California; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, Farrar Chapel, Rev. Chester Cochran and Rev. William Bradley officiating. Interment Jefferson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City.
- [S2795] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 45-3, Old Dist. 1, page 88a, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 24 April 2020.
Enumeration District 45-3, Old Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 26 Apr 1930
page 88a, Nichols Ferry Pike, dwelling number 168, family number 173
Ailey Henry H. 48 head m m@19 w farmer TN TN TN
Mellva M. 42 wife f m@14 w TN TN TN
William H. 21 son m s w farm laborer TN TN TN
Vinson J. 17 son m s w TN TN TN
Charles R. 13 son m s w TN TN TN
Rachel A. 8 dau f s w TN TN TN
Arvil R. 19 son m m w farm laborer TN TN TN
Alma G. 20 dauL f m w TN TN TN
Robert E. 4/12 Gson m s w TN TN TN
- [S2794] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Dist. 9,Enumeration District 45-17, page 243b, sheet 6b, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 22 April 2020.
Enumeration District 45-17, Talbott, Dist. 9, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 10 Apr 1940
page 243b, Sheet 6b, dwelling number 103, Chuckey Pine, owns property worth $1000
Ailey Arvel 29 head m m w farmer 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same place, $0 income
Alma G. 30 wife f m w school not listed, born TN, lived 1935 same place
Robert 10 son m s w 5 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same place
Denver 5 don m s w 0 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same place
- [S3144] U.S. Federal Census: 1950, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 45-22, sheet 073, ancestry.com (1950 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 February 2023.
Enumeration District 45-14, Dist. 9, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 26 Apr 1950
Sheet 073, dwelling number 299
Ailey Arville R. 39 head m m w farmer TN worked 60 hours
Alma G. 40 wife f m w TN
Robert E. 20 son m s w farmer TN worked 60 hours
Everett D. 15 son m s w TN
- [S3148] Grave marker: Alma G. Ailey; Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee; photographed 13 February 2023 by Jerry Bryan.
Alma G. Ailey, 1909-1987, same marker as Arville R. Ailey.
- [S3135] GPS for Ailey, Arville: 36.137248, -83.455454, recorded 13 February 2023 by Jerry Bryan.
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George Alger Francis (Alger) Slaton
Male, born 4 Dec 1911, died 10 Mar 1997
| Father* | Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton (born 20 May 1884, died 3 December 1954) |
| Mother* | Minnie Ann Cox (born 2 October 1885, died 20 October 1964) |
Partner: Mary Ellen Frye (born 28 April 1913, died 16 July 1983)
| Name Sources | George Alger Francis (Alger) Slaton.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Birth | 4 December 1911; Jefferson County, Tennessee.2,6 |
| Parents | Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton and Minnie Ann Cox.1 |
| 1920 Census | Household of his father Joseph Porter (Porter) Slaton Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920 page 40b, dwelling number 84, family number 85 Alger 8, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.8 |
| 1930 Census | Household of his father Joseph Porter (Porter) Slaton Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 28 Apr 1930 page 89a, family number 188, family number 197 Alger 18, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, laborer, farm.9 |
| Marriage | 25 April 1936; George Alger Francis (Alger) Slaton age 24 and Mary Ellen Frye age 22; Jefferson County, Tennessee.10,2,11 |
| Death | 10 March 1997; Jefferson County Nursing Home, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age 85.2,6 |
| Obituary | Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee]. 11 Mar 1997, page A7. Slaton, Alger F. - age 85 of Port Slaton Road, Dandridge, passed away Monday, March 10, 1997, at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was a member of the Witt Baptist Church and was a retired farmer and school bus drive for Jefferson County schools. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Ellen Frye Slaton, sisters Eula Burchett and Alma Ailey. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Norma Slaton of Dandridge, Merle and Carolyn Slaton of Columbia, S. C.; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Eunice Franklin of Dandridge, Loretta Bull of Morristown; brothers, Ralph Slaton of Jefferson City, John Slaton of Rushville, Ill., William (Bill) Slaton of Morristown. Funeral services Wednesday, 8 p.m. at the Dandridge First United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert McCray officiating. Interment graveside services Thursday, 10:30 a.m. and Dandridge Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening 6 to 8 p.m. at the church prior to services. The family suggest that memorials be made to the Gideons, c/o Charles Briggs, 712 Briggs Road, Dandridge, Tenn. 37725. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge. |
| Burial | 13 March 1997; Dandridge Memorial Gardens, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee.2 |
| Narrative |  Alger, third son of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, is a fine farmer and good businessman. He has followed in his father's footsteps remarkably well. He is one of the fine sons of Minnie and Porter and perhaps a little bit my favorite from the standpoint that I have been around him more than the other children and also his wife, Mary Ellen. She is related to me on the Fox side. Alger married Mary Ellen Fry, a fine young lady, in 1936. They live on the home farm near his mother and have two sons, Merle, the oldest and Lynn the younger. Merle, while serving in the air corps met a young lady from Iowa and was married in 1938. Lynn is not married at this writing, and I am not sure whether he is serving in the armed services or not.1,10 |
Citations
- [S2150] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 69.
Minnie Cox Slaton, oldest child of George and Loretta Cox, was born in
Jefferson County, Tenn., in 1888. She like many other children on the farm,
went to school and did the chores, and as the oldest child, usually had to look after
the young ones. She is a typical Nichols in stature and character, small and petite,
red hair and beautiful eyes, and a beautiful singer. She is perhaps one of the
few living today in that area that can still sing old Harp Music, which was almost
a lost art, even when I was a child. I can remember in my young days it was
always so nice to visit them and spend a week or so hearing her beautiful voice
in song along with my aunt, especially in the early morning when the aroma
of the coffee and the frying of ham meat was so pleasant I always get a kick out of
Minnie saying just about every time she sees me. "Oh, yes, I used to carry you
around on my hip when you were a baby and spank you good for crying.” She is
a wonderful woman, always ready for a good talk, or a good laugh, and one of
the most entertaining and friendly people you would ever meet. She married
Porter Slaton, who resided in Jefferson County. His father was in the Union Army of
the Civil War. Porter who was a fine man and loved farming, especially liked to
grow wheat. He, about ever since I can remember, had threshing machine outfits
and also had a saw mill and a good farm. He was a fine Christian man, a solid
Republican and loved to talk politics with his friends. He died in 1954 and is
buried in the old cemetery, Mount Zion. This cemetery is just about two miles
west of Dandridge on the Knoxville Road, setting just off the new road. Ask any
of the old settlers at Dandridge just where it is. Minnie and Porter had eight
children, namely, Eula Mae, Alma G., Alger F., Eunice B., Ralph P., Conard,
Loretta and William E.
Eula the oldest daughter of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Haskel
Bolden. They had two boys, Dennis and Kenneth. Eula and her husband went to
New Castle, Indiana shortly after they were married. Their two sons were born in
Indiana. Dennis, the oldest son is married and has two children named Dane
and Dennis. Dennis married Isabelle Sarrell of North Carolina. Eula and her
husband Haskel were divorced and several years after her divorce she married
James Burchett from Albany, Ky. She and her husband and her two sons and
families reside in or near New Castle, Indiana.
Alma, second child of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Orville Ailey
from over around the Muddy Creek Valley. He is a great guy and I like him.
It was amusing when I told about the incident at one of our reunions what
happened to my brother Ralph. He was teaching school in this area, and a group
of folks were going to scalp him because he had whipped one of their daughters.
I have told of this incident in comments on my brother and will just say here that
Orville Ailey is a close relative of those that were about to scalp my brother. I
laughingly say I want no part of him because he belongs to the scalping group and
he gets a big kick out of it. Alma and Orville's two children's names are Robert
Earl and Denver E. The oldest boy, Robert, married Polly Ann Seals of Rocky
Valley, Tenn. They have one child. His name is Joseph Michael. Denver E.
married Christine Richards from North Carolina. They have no children at
this writing.
Alger, third son of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, is a fine farmer and good
businessman. He has followed in his father's footsteps remarkably well. He is one
of the fine sons of Minnie and Porter and perhaps a little bit my favorite from the
standpoint I have been around him more than the other children and also
- [S1599] Obituary: Slaton, Alger F.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 11 March 1997, page A7.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 11 Mar 1997, page A7.
Slaton, Alger F. - age 85 of Port Slaton Road, Dandridge, passed away Monday, March 10, 1997, at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was a member of the Witt Baptist Church and was a retired farmer and school bus drive for Jefferson County schools. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Ellen Frye Slaton, sisters Eula Burchett and Alma Ailey. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Norma Slaton of Dandridge, Merle and Carolyn Slaton of Columbia, S. C.; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Eunice Franklin of Dandridge, Loretta Bull of Morristown; brothers, Ralph Slaton of Jefferson City, John Slaton of Rushville, Ill., William (Bill) Slaton of Morristown. Funeral services Wednesday, 8 p.m. at the Dandridge First United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert McCray officiating. Interment graveside services Thursday, 10:30 a.m. and Dandridge Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening 6 to 8 p.m. at the church prior to services. The family suggest that memorials be made to the Gideons, c/o Charles Briggs, 712 Briggs Road, Dandridge, Tenn. 37725. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge.
- [S54] Eunice Slaton Franklin
- [S68] Obituary, Mrs. Mary Ellen Fyre Slaton, 18 Jul 1983, Knoxville, Tennessee
- [S68] Obituary, Eunice Slaton Franklin
- [S161] Social Security Death Index (ancestry.com)
- [S2] William Jackson Bryan
- [S3142] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 67, Dist. 2, page 40b, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 February 2023.
Enumeration District 67, Dist 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920
page 40b, dwelling number 84, family number 85
Slaton Porter J. 35 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Minnie 34 wife f m w TN TN TN
Ula 12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alma 10 dau f s w TN TN TN
Alger 8 son m s w TN TN TN
Ennis 5 dau f s w TN TN TN
Ralph 2 3/12 son m s w TN TN TN
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There is an error in Porter's census entry in that his father Frank Slaton was born in North Carolina rather than in Tennessee. This census entry includes some interesting and creative spelling. The 12 year old daughter was Eula Mae Slaton. The 5 year old daughter was Eunice B. Slaton.
Enumeration District 67, Dist 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920
page 40b, dwelling number 88, family number 89
Jones Horace 23 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Eva 22 wife f m w TN TN TN
Earl 2 3/12 son m s w TN TN TN
Free Ollie 20 sisL f s w TN TN TN
- [S3364] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Dist. 1, Enumeration District 45-3, page 89a, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 9 September 2024.
Enumeration District 45-3, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 28 Apr 1930
page 89a, dwelling number 188, family number 197
Slaton Porter 45 head m m@22 w TN VA TN farmer, general farming
Minnie 44 wife f m@20 w TN TN TN
Alger 18 son m s w TN TN TN laborer, farm
Eunice 15 dau f s w TN TN TN
Ralph 13 son m s w TN TN TN
Conard 7 son m s w TN TN TN
Loretta 5 dau f s w TN TN TN
Earnest 4 son m s w TN TN TN
- [S3359] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 70.
his wife, Mary Ellen. She is related to me on the Fox side. Alger married Mary
Ellen Fry, a fine young lady, in 1936. They live on the home farm near his
mother and have two sons, Merle, the oldest and Lynn the younger. Merle, while
serving in the air corps met a young lady from Iowa and was married in 1958.
Lynn is not married at this writing, and I am not sure whether he is serving in
the armed services or not.
Eunice, fourth child of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Elmer Franklin
of Jefferson County. He is a fine farmer and a fine man. They have three
children, namely, Kermit, Gail and!Curtis.
Ralph, fifth child of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Norma Belle
Reneau in 1940. They have two children, Everett and Gary. Ralph had a great
war record in World War II.
Conard, sixth child of Porter arid Minnie Cox Slaton, married Barbara J.
Cowles from Connecticut. Conard was well educated and served during World
War II. After returning from war, he was teaching in or near New Haven,
Connecticut. He met and married Miss Barbara Cowles. They have four children,
namely, Phillip, Pamela, Smart and Norma Dean.
Loretta, seventh child of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Reed Bull, Jr.
They have two children, namely, Linda and Brenda.
William, eighth child of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Dorothy Hart
from Morristown, Tenn. He is making a career in the Air Corps, and at this
writing is stationed in Iceland. This is 1959. They have two children, namely,
Dianne and Steven.
John Cox, oldest son of George and Loretta, is quite a fellow and a real farmer.
I could write a book about this fellow and still not tell half of the story. Of all
my male cousins he is no doubt my favorite. When I go back to Tennessee each
year I usually spend much of my time with him and his family. There are so
many things that I could write about him I scarcely know where to start. He has
always been full of energetic know-how and was always the first of the farmers
in the community to get modern machinery and other up-to-date implements
for farm use. In speaking of him most reverently many times he and I would
sit up until way late in the night and discuss some of the things that we did in
our younger days getting much laughter out of it. I do particularly want to speak
of his horse-trading back in the horse and buggy days in which he was a wizzard.
I think he beat everybody in that country in trading horses.
He probably inherited that technique from our grandfather, John Nichols,
who was a fine horse trader as you no doubt have learned in my writing of him.
I do want to reveal some of the trades that John and I have talked and laughed
about many times. One in particular, our grandfather gave him an old mule that
was probably about 20 or 25 years old. John brought him home and fattened him
up real good and got on a trade with Charles Roberts for the mule, and in fact he
probably skinned this man in more horse trades than any other individual in
Jefferson County. They finally traded, John getting $15.00 for the mule and
Charles boasting that he had got $35.00 for worse mules than that. Some time
later when Charles couldn’t trade the mule or hardly give him away, he was back
after John to make a trade. This trade included that same mule plus another horse
and the deal was made John told Charles Roberts just to make the check
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- [S221] Jefferson County Marriages