Fifth Generation

148. Minnie Ann Cox^{1,34,36,37,40,60,69,70,71,72,73} was born on 2 October 1885 in Jefferson County, Tennessee.^60,70

She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Minnia A. 14 dau f s w Oct 1885 TN TN TN.

She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Minnie 25 wife f m1-4 w TN TN TN 2 children, 2 living.

Minnie appeared in the census in 1920 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Minnie 34 wife f m w TN TN TN.

She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Minnie 44 wife f m@20 w TN TN TN.

She died on 20 October 1964 in [Jefferson County, Tennessee].^60,70 Social Security Death Index Information: Name: Minnie Slaton; Last Residence: Tennessee; Born: 25 Oct 1885; Died: Oct 1964.

Minnie was buried about 22 October 1964 in Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.⁷⁰ Tombstone: Minnie Ann Cox Slaton, 2 Oct 1885 - 20 Oct 1964, same stone as Joseph Porter Slaton.

Excerpt from "The Nichols Book" by Wyatt Nichols: Minnie Cox Slaton, oldest child of George and Loretta Cox, was born in Jefferson County, Tennessee, 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 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.

Minnie Ann Cox and Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton were married on 30 May 1906 in Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Jefferson County, Tennessee.⁷²

Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton^{1,34,36,69,70,71,72,73,74} was born on 20 May 1884 in [Jefferson County], Tennessee.^70,72 His nieces and nephews called him Uncle Port.

He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Joseph P. 16 son m s w May 1884 TN NC TN.

He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Dist. 2 (Old Dist. 16 & 18), Jefferson County, Tennessee, 21 Apr 1910; p.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.

Joseph registered for the draft in Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee on 12 September 1918.⁷²

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

He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Dist. 2, Enumeration Distict 67, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14 Jan 1920; p.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.

He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 28 Apr 1930, p.89a, family number 188, family number 197, Slaton Port 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.

⁷⁵ He was living in Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee in 1950 at the time of the death of his sister Amanda Slaton Bryan.

Joseph died on 3 December 1954 in [Jefferson County, Tennessee].⁷⁰

He was buried about 6 December 1954 in Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.⁷⁰ Tombstone: Joseph Porter Slaton, 20 May 1884 - 3 Dec 1954, same stone as Minnie Ann Cox Slaton.

The road to the house where he lived is called Port Slaton Road. Also, he once owned the old Harrison place.

Minnie Ann Cox and Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton had the following children:

+248	i.	Eula Mae Slaton1,60,69,76,77,78,79,80,81 was born on 6 November 1907 in [Jefferson County], Tennessee.60,81 She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Eula 2 dau f s w TN TN TN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Ula 12 dau f s w TN TN TN. Eula appeared in the census in 1930 in Henry County, Indiana. Eula 22 wife f m w TN TN TN. She died on 7 March 1991 in [New Castle], Henry County, Indiana.60,81 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: Burchett, Eula, race: W, sex: F, age: 83y., date: 7 Mar.1991, Book: VIII (8), p.246. 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. (Note from RGB: Dane is Dane Dennis Bolden, and the second child is Denese Ann Bolden.) 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, Kentucky. She and her husband and her two sons and families reside in or near New Castle, Indiana. ("The Nichols Book" by Wyatt Nichols.)
+249	ii.	Alma Gertrude Slaton1,69,76,77,82,83,84,85 was born on 17 November 1909 in Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee.84,85 She was baptized in Mansfield Gap Baptist Church, Jefferson County, Tennessee. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Alma 3/12 dau f s w TN TN TN. Alma appeared in the census in 1920 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Alma 10 dau f s w TN TN TN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Alma G. 20 dauL f m w TN TN TN, enumerated along with her husband in the household of her father-in-law Henry Houston Arville. She died on 11 September 1987 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.84 Social Security Death Index Information: Name: Alma G. Ailey; Last Residence: 37760 Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee; Born: 17 Nov 1909; Died: 11 Sep 1987; State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (1955). She died at St. Mary's Hospital. Alma was buried about 13 September 1987 in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee. 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. ("The Nichols Book" by Wyatt Nichols.)
+250	iii.	George Alger Francis (Alger) Slaton1,60,69,76,77,86 was born on 4 December 1911 in [Jefferson County, Tennessee].60 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Alger 8 son m s w TN TN TN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Alger 18 son m s w TN TN TN laborer, farm. George died on 10 March 1997 in [Jefferson County, Tennessee].60 Social Security Death Index Information: Name: Alger Slaton; Last Residence: 37725 Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee; Born: 3 Dec 1911; Died: 10 Mar 1997; State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951). 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. ("The Nichols Book" by Wyatt Nichols.)
+251	iv.	Eunice B Slaton1,69,77,87,88 was born on 15 December 1914.69,88 She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Ennis 5 dau f s w TN TN TN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Eunice 15 dau f s w TN TN TN. Eunice was living in 1999 in Dumplin Valley Road, Jefferson County, Tennessee. She died on 5 April 2002 in Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee.69,88 Social Security Death Index Information: Name: Eunice S. Franklin; Last Residence: 37725 Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee; Born: 15 Dec 1914; Died: 5 Apr 2002; State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951). Obituary, Knoxville News-Sentinel, 6 Apr 2002. Franklin, Eunice Slaton - age 87 of Dandridge, passed away Friday morning, April 5, 2002 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was born December 15, 1914 and was the daughter of the late Joseph Porter (Port) & Minnie Cox Slaton. A lifelong resident of Jefferson Co., she was the widow of the late Sheriff Elmer Franklin who served many years as sheriff of Jefferson County. During his tenure, Eunice was dedicated in assisting her husband with the daily operations of the Sheriff's Dept. She would cook, clean and tirelessly assist him with whatever chores needed to be done always giving faithfully of herself. She was a member of the Dandridge First United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by sisters, Eula Burchett and Alma Ailey and brother, Alger Slaton. Survivors: daughter & son in law, Gail & Jim Estes; sons & daughters in law, Kermit & Sharon Franklin, Curt & Ella Franklin; grandchildren, Brenda Franklin Shropshire, Eric & Stephanie Estes, Winona & Patrick Dubberley and Gwen Franklin; sister, Loretta Bull; brothers, Ralph Slaton, John Slaton, and Bill Slaton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Sunday 4 p.m. at the Dandridge First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Moore and Rev. Eldon Moore officiating. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 p.m. prior to services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Dandridge First Methodist Church (Choir Fund), P.O. Box 8 Dandridge, Tenn. 37725. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home Dandridge. She was buried on 7 April 2002 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee.69 She was a sheriff's wife. She was bonded and she worked at the sheriff's department. (personal interview with Eunice Franklin) 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. ("The Nichols Book" by Wyatt Nichols.)
+252	v.	Ralph Porter Slaton1,60,69,71,77,87,89,90 was born on 15 February 1917 in Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee.60,71 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Ralph 2 3/12 son m s w TN TN TN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Ralph 13 son m s w TN TN TN. Ralph enlisted in the military on on 16 January 1941 in in Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa County, Georgia.90 Name: Ralph P Slaton; Birth Year: 1917; Race: White, citizen (White); Nativity State or Country: Tennessee; State: Tennessee; County or City: Jefferson; Enlistment Date: 16 Jan 1941; Enlistment State: Georgia; Enlistment City: Fort Oglethorpe; Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Grade: Private; Grade Code: Private; Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men); Source: Civil Life; Education: 2 years of high school; Civil Occupation: Tracktor Driver* or Truck Driver, Heavy or Chauffeur or Truck Driver, Light An asterisk (*) appearing after a job title indicates that a trade test for the particular occupation will be found in the United States Employment Service Manual, Oral Trade Test; Marital Status: Married; Height: 68; Weight: 166. He died on 2 December 2005 in Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee.60,71 Obituary: Ralph P. Slaton, age 88 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday evening, December 2, 2005 at the Life Care Center of Jefferson City. Born and raised in Dandridge, TN he was the son of the late Joseph Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton. Ralph was a veteran of World War II and the U.S Army being the first serviceman drafted from Jefferson Co. where he served in England, North Africa and Italy in Operation Torch. He was a retired maintenance mechanic for Magnavox with 25 years of service and was a faithful member of the George Street United Methodist Church for over 50 years and had served the church in many areas. Survived by his faithful wife of 65 years, Nanna B. Reneau Slaton;sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Janie Slaton of Dandridge, Gary and Claudia Slaton of Lake Mary, FL; grandchildren, Eva, Deke, China, Jody and Shaun; great-grandchildren, Will, Ty, Jake, and Kate Talley; sister, Loretta S. Bull of Jefferson City; brothers, John Slaton of Rushville, Illinois, and Bill Slaton of Lancaster, CA; several nieces and nephews and many loving friends. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 4, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. from Farrar Jefferson City Chapel with Rev. Ginger Isom officiating. Interment graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN 37760 (865) 475-3892 www.farrarfuneralhome.com Social Security Death Index Information: Name: Ralph P. Slaton; Last Residence: 37760 Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee; Born: 15 Feb 1917; Died: 2 Dec 2005; State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951). He was buried on 5 December 2005 in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee.71 Ralph was named after Joseph Porter Slaton. 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. ("The Nichols Book" by Wyatt Nichols.)
+253	vi.	John Conard (Conard) Slaton (private).
+254	vii.	Mary Loretta (Loretta) Slaton (private).
+255	viii.	William Ernest (Bill) Slaton (private).