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| Oklahoma Indian Territory 1889 |
Willie Mae and Ludy married on 18 June 1947 in Atoka, Oklahoma by H C Kilgore, Ordained Elder of the CME Church at the home of Mrs. Louis Jackson. Witnesses were Mrs Pinny, Mr Louis Jackson and Mrs Ruth Jackson. Louis and Ruth were Willie Mae's grandparents.
On 15 April 1950 they were in Colorado and counted in the US Census.
1950 Census Julesburg, Sedgwick, CO
Dwelling 357 all BLK
Crooms, Thomas 41 bOK Cleaner, Dry Cleaning
Helen 38 bOK Housework for others This is Ludy's sister
Anderson, Clinton 22 son in law bOK Section Hand RR
Betty Jean 21 dau bOK
Albert 3 bOK
Dwelling 358 all BLK
Clayton, Ludy 20 bOK Presser, Dry Cleaning
Willie Mae 21 bOK
By May 1950 Willie Mae had filed for divorce from Ludy. And on 21 Nov 1962 Willie Mae married Douglas Penny in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Parents of Willie Mae Tennison:
Carrie Bell Jackson, mother of Willie Mae Tennison, was born 22 Feb 1904 in Oklahoma and died 24 Aug 1995 in Atoka County, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Lewis Jackson and Palina Ruth James. Carrie married Julius Tennison in 1924 and they had two children: Willie Mae and Geneva Janet (1927-1977.)
Carrie was a member of the Choctaw Nation. In 1906 she was enrolled as a Minor on the Choctaw Freedmen Roll. Eligible as a child of Lewis Jackson, a non Citizen of the Choctaw Nation, and her mother Palina Ruth who was a member: Choctaw Freedman Roll Card #832. Carrie's number: 374. Her application was received 25 July 1906. Enrollment was approved by the US Secretary of the Interior on 28 Feb 1907.
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| Choctaw Nation Freedmen Roll Card for Carrie Jackson |
1920 Census Bennington, Bryan OK
Dwelling 217 about 25-30 miles S of Atoka
Jackson, Lewis S 60 bTX ParentsTX Farmer
Ruthie 41 bOK ParentsOK This is Palina "Ruth" James
Laura 18 bOK
Carrie 16 bOK in school
Dovie 13 bOK
Lucinda 11 bOK [Lucanie]
Roy 10 bOK
Willie M 7 daughter bOK
Leola 11mos bOK b1919
Littrell, B C 12bOK nephew
Esther 4 bOK niece
1924 Marriage of Carrie Bell Jackson and Julius Tennison
1927 Birth of Geneva Janet Tennison
1928 Birth of Willie Mae Tennison
1930 Census Tulsa, Tulsa OK
Dwelling 357 357 Kenosha Ave Renting
Tennison, Julius 23 bOK 16 at 1st marriage Father bAL Mother bTX Janitor at Hotel
Cassie B 22 bOK 15 at 1st marriage. Father bTX Mother bOK
Geniva 6 bOK
[Willie Mae is not listed. She was probably living with her grandparents and it should be noted her grandparents, Lewis and Ruth Jackson were witnesses at her wedding to Ludy Clayton and the wedding was in their home.]
1933 City Directory Tulsa OK
Julius Tennison (wife Carrie B) dish washer at Mayo Hotel. Living at 1121 N Greenwood Ave.
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| Mayo Hotel 115 W 5th St, Tulsa OK built in 1925 |
1941 Canadian County, OK Marriage License
Carrie Bell Jackson, 35, married Casey Laverne Thomas on 12 Nov 1941 by R H Curtis, Minister, Methodist Church of El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma. Witnesses: E Edwards of El Reno and Winnie Anderson of El Reno.
1950 Census Atoka, Atoka OK
Dwelling 145 Living South along Indian Street
Thomas, Casey L 40 bOK Shoe Shiner at Barber shop
Carrie B 43
Sims, Patricia R 6 grand dau bOK
Carrie Bell Jackson Tennison Thomas died 24 Aug 1995 and is buried in Green Hill Cemetery in Atoka, Oklahoma.
Parents of Carrie Bell Jackson:
Lewis Jackson was born 14 Jan 1853 in Texas and died 19 Feb 1948 in Atoka, Oklahoma. He married Palina "Ruth" James on 10 Dec 1893 in Atoka. Ruth was born 10 Oct 1880 in Boswell, Choctaw County, Oklahoma. Ruth was the daughter of Jackson James and Hannah Alberty.
In 1920 Lewis and Ruth were living in Bennington, Bryan County, Oklahoma. See 1920 Census above.
1930 Census Atoka, Atoka, OK
Dwelling 313 Rented all BLK
Jackson, Ruth 50 bOK Parents bTX Laundress
Esther 26 bOK Laundress
Henry 24 bOK Laborer - odd jobs
Rob/Roy 21 bOK Laborer - odd jobs
1950 Census Atoka, Atoka, OK
Dwelling 168 Living on Ralls Addition all BLK
Jackson, Ruth 69 b IndTerr OK Unable to work Widow
Roy A 34 bOK Divorced Truckdriver for Feed& See Co
Quinate 13 bOK Granddaughter
Brown, Charley 7 bOK Great Nephew
James, T Denit 67 b Ind Terr Brother Widowed Brother of Ruth
Lewis Jackson died 19 Feb 1948 and Ruth James Jackson died 28 Nov 1962. They are both buried in Green Hill Cemetery in Atoka, Oklahoma.
Children of Lewis Jackson and Palina/Ruth James
All enrolled in Chocktaw Nation Freedmen:
- Earnest Jackson was born 4 Feb 1898 Choctaw Nation
- Laura Jackson was born 10 Jul 1901 Carter County OK and died 5 Apr 1990 in Tulsa, OK. She married Monroe Ford. they had at least three children: Wilma 1921-2004, Versie Sr 1923-1997, and Ruth Ella 1925-2016.
- Carrie Bell Jackson was born 22 Feb 1904 and died 24 Aug 1995 in Atoka County, OK. She married 12st Julius Tennison and had two children: Geneva Janet 1927-2014 and Willie Mae 1928-1976. Carried married 2nd Casey Thomas. Carrie is buried in Green Hill Cemetery in Atoka, OK.
- Dovie Jackson was born 14 Nov 1907 in Boswell, OK and died 14 Jan 1989 in Tulsa County, OK. She married Booker T Randolph and had two children: Eddie 1925-2003 and George 1930. Dovie married 2nd Albert Thompson. Dovie is buried in Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, OK.
- Lucinda Jackson was born about 1909. She married James Vinson
- Roy Franklin Jackson was born 14 Mar1910 and died 4 May 1991 in Atoka, OK. He married Billy Ann Myles.., They had at least 4 children: Elnolra 1953--1998, Helen 1855-2014, Janie 1958-2015, and Willie 1961-1994
- Willie May Jackson was born about 1913 OK. She married Henry Croom
- Leola Jackson was born about 1920 in OK
Parents of Palina Ruth James:
Jackson James was born 1843 enslaved by Catherine James. His father S Fields, born 1820, was enslaved by Billy Fields. His mother Lucy James was enslaved by Ben James.
Hannah Alberty was born 1844 enslaved by Dr. T J Bond. Her father Frank McCoy was enslaved by Daniel McCoy. Her mother Silva was enslaved by John Alberty.
1885 Choctaw Census Ind Terr OK
949 Jackson James - Enslaver: Catherine James
950 Hannah James - Enslaver: Dr T J Bond
951 Louisie James
2 M children, 5 F children, 4 children under 10, 3 children 10-18, 2 persons 18-50
Parents nationality: Black
5 acres, 3 cattle, 2 horses/mules, 12 hogs,
1896 Choctaw Census -Oklahoma and Indian Terr Censuses Jackson County
James, Jackson 53
Hannah 51
Silvie 23 1873
*Selina/Palina 18 1878 This is Ruth, Carrie Jackson's mother
Lucinda 14 1882
Tolliphas 16 1880
Joe Anna 12 1884
Daniel 8 1888
Guy 6 1890
Willy 4 1892
Jimmie 2 1894
1899 29 Aug Enrollment Application - Choctaw Freedmen - Muskogee, Indian Territory
Census Card 989 Atoka, OK. Jackson James says "I am 55 years old and belonged to Catherine James, a Choctaw. My wife used to belong to Mrs. Robb (Dr T J Bond)
1902 Native American Enrollment Card - Choctaw Freedmen
25 Sep 1902
Jackson James was b about 1844 and 58 at enrollment.
Census Card #989 (Whole family on this card #)
James, Jackson 58
Hannah 57
Telephus 22
Lucinda 20
Luanna 18
Daniel 17
Guy 14
Willie 12
Jimmie 8
Sylva 29
Note: Palina "Ruth" has already married Lewis Jackson and is not living in her parent's home. She is on her own card with her husband and children.
1903 8 Apr Native American and Freedmen Census - Choctaw Oklahoma
2088 Jackson James age 58 b1845
2089 Hannah 57
2090 Telephus 22
2091 Lucinda 20
2092 Luanna 18
2093 Daniel 17
2094 Guy 14
2095 Willie 12
2096 Jimmie 8
2097 Sylva 29
Children of Jackson James and Hannah Alberty - All born in Indian Territory and all enrolled in Chocktaw Nation on Freedmen Roll
- Sylva "Sylvia" James was born 1873
- Telephus Davit James was born 25 Mar 1879 and married Annie [born 1876. Father born MS; mother born TX]
- Palina Ruth James was born 10 Oct 1880 and died 28 Nov 1962 Atoka County, OK. She married Lewis Jackson.
- Lucinda James was born 1882
- Luanna James was born 1884
- Daniel James was born1887.
- Guy James was born 1889
- William "Willy" James was born 1891
- James "Jimmie" James was born1893
Silvy Alberty was born about 1820 and died before 1905 in Indian Territory, Oklahoma. She married Frank McCoy. Silvy was the daughter of Dollie McCoy. She was enslaved by John Alberty, Cherokee. Her husband Frank McCoy was enslaved by Daniel McCoy.
Known Children of Silvy Alberty and Frank McCoy:
Hannah Alberty born 1844. She married Jackson James and was enslaved by Dr Thomas J Bond.
Julia "Judy" Alberty was born about 1851 in the Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, OK. She married Samuel "Sam" Webber. Judy was enslaved by John Alberty and she is on the Choctaw Freedmen Roll. Sam is the son of Betsy Webber and his (and his mother's) enslaver Robert Webber. Sam is on the Cherokee Freedmen Roll. Judy and Sam's known children: Mary Jane 1877-1909, Rosella 1878, Frank 1880, Johnson 1885. George 1890 and Alice born 1896.
Johnson "John" McCoy was born about 1861 and died after 1905. He was enslaved by John Alberty and is on the Cherokee Freedmen Roll.
The Enslavers:
Dr Thomas J Bond - Enslaver of Hannah Alberty James
Dr Thomas J Bond was born 16 June 1829 Marengo County, AL and died 31 Mar 1878 Atoka, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory. He married Czarina Folsom 1833-1906 Choctaw by Blood
1840 Census Mobile, AL
2 Slaves
1860 Slave Schedule Choctaw Nation Indian Territory
2 Slaves: M 18, M 16 Note: other of his enslaved may be with his wife.
William "Billy" Fields - Enslaver of S Fields, father of Jackson James
1860 Slave Schedule Choctaw Nation, Ind Lands
William Fields 2 Slaves: M 45, F 40
John Alberty - Enslaver of Silva Alberty, mother of Hannah Alberty
John Alberty, Cherokee, was born 18 July 1793 in Surry County, North Carolina and died 4 Apr 1873 in Goingsnake District, Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma On 11 Oct 1829 enslaver John Alberty and 5 family members and five enslaved left Hightower, Georgia to move West. In July of that year Moses Alberty s/o John d 1872 and 9 persons and 25 enslaved enrolled from Hightower. Settled in the Piney area.
Alberty Cemetery located on John's homestead. Westville, OK. The area used to be called Bethel.
Note: It is possible Silva and other members of her family were among those who left Georgia with the Albertys to go to Oklahoma. This would be in the early days of the Trail of Tears.
1860 Slave Schedule Indian Lands
Alberty, John 8 Slaves, 2 Slave Dwellings: M 40 Mulatto, F 33, F 17, F 14, F 10, M 9, F 7.Mulatto, F 1mo Mulatto
Living with Albertys on both sides:
Moses Alberty,
9 Slaves; 2 Slave Dwellings: F 28, M 25, M 13, M 13, M 10, F 10, M 8, F 6, F 1
Jack Alberty,
3 Slaves; 1 Slave Dwelling: F 17, m 12, m 1 Mulatto.
Neal Alberty,
1 Slave; 1 Slave Dwelling: F 27
And now back to the Tennisons.
Maudie Hill, mother of Julius Tennison who married Carrie Bell Jackson, was born 1 Jan 1892 in Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma and died 13 Oct 1953 in Tulare, California. She is the daughter of Richard Hill and Ida Moffet. And the mother-in-law of Carrie Jackson, mother of Willie Mae Tennison.
In May 1940 Maudie applied for Social Security and stated her father was Richard Hill and her mother was Ida. In 1953 when Maudie died, the California Death Index states her father's surname was Hill and her mother's maiden name was Moffett.
Maudie Hill's parents:
Richard Hill was born 1857 in Texas. He is the son of Anna/Annie Hill who was born 1833 in Tennessee. Annie had another son, John Hill who was born 1858 also in Texas. Their father is still unknown. In 1880 Annie married Green White in Collin County, Texas. Green White was born March 1834 in Tennessee.
1880 Census Precinct 6 Hunt County TX - 14 & 15 July 1880 Supplemental List
Dwelling 375 all BLK
White, Green 46 bTN Parents bTN Farmer
Anna 47 wife bTN Parents bTN Richard's mother
Henry 8 son bTX 1872
Ripley 6 son bTX 1874
Miles 5 son bTX 1875
Hill, Richard 23 stepson b1857 TX bTN Laborer Parents bTN
Violet 17 stepdau bTX Laborer Parents bTN
John 22 stepson bTX Laborer Parents bTN
Note: I have not figured out Richard's father. There are several men named Richard Hill in this area. One possibility was a member of the Creek Nation and on the Freedmen Roll. As I discover more I'll update this post.
Maudie married three times. First to unknown Tennison, second to Willie Kimble and third to Dave Freeman. Note: So far I have no found no trace of _?_Tennison, the husband of Maudie and father of Julius.
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| Maudie Hill and Willie Kimble Marriage License |
13 Jan 1909 Maudie married William "Willie" Kimble. They were married by Rev Reuben Reader, Gospel Christian minister of Atoka, Oklahoma. Witnesses were Robinson of Atoka and Mattise Pitchly of Atoka.
Willie Kimble was born 11 Feb 1891 in Davis, Oklahoma. He is the son of Richard Kimble and Minnie Lamey. Richard and Minnie were married 18 Nov 1890 by Isaac Daniel, ordained minister. Witnesses: Douglas Colbert, William Lamey, Dave Franklin. Minnie died 8 Feb 1901.
1898 Application to Chickasaw Nation - Information given
Minnie Lamey is the daughter of Rose Lamey who was enslaved by Thompson Pickens.
She was approved as a member of the Chickasaw Nation and is on the Freedmen Roll.
Her children William Kimble and Letha Kimble are also members.
1900 Census Township 1, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory
Dwelling 254 Fam 526 all BLK
Kimble, Richard 45 [illegible] married 9 yrs
Minnie 33 b Ind Terr Parents b Ind Terr
William 8 b Feb Indian Terr OK This is Willie who married Maudie Hill
Letha 1 b June 1898 Ind Terr
Lamey, Albert 12 bro in law b Ind Terr
Leadlard, Jeff 14 grandson
Binnie 18 grand dau
Marrey, Joseph 45 nephew bMS Father bTN Mother b New Orleans, LA
Smith, Lindsey 27 Lodger bMS Parents bTN
1910 Census Allen, Murray Co OK
Dwelling 101 all BLK
Kimbell (Kimble), William 19 b1891 OK Laborer Married 2yrs Parents bOK
Maud 19 bOK Parents bTX 1child born/1 living
Julius 2 bOK Parents bOK
Dwelling 105 is the Green White family [with Annie mother of Richard Hill]
By 1920 Maudie and William have divorced and William has remarried.
1920 Census Muskogee Ward 4, Muskogee OK
Dwelling 59 Altamont St all BLK
Kimble, William 29 b1891 OK Public Laborer
Durell 21 wife bTX Parents bTX
1920 Census Everidge, Choctaw, OK
Dwelling 341 all BLK
Freeman, James 49 Parents bOK Farmer James is brother of Dave Freeman, Maudie's next husband
Lula 32 bOK ParentsOK
Oretha 3 Niece bOK Mulatto, Father OK Mother TX
Hill Maud 26 Boarder Single bOK ParentsTX
By 1930 Maudie and Dave were married and living in Kansas City. David L "Dave" Freeman was born 1 Apr 1877 in Dokesville, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory and died 8 June 1947 in Los Angeles County, California. He is the son of Edward "Ned" Freeman and Cynthia Hendricks. Ned was born about 1840 in the Choctaw Nation and is on the Choctaw Freedmen Roll. Cynthia was born about 1836 in Alabama or Kentucky and died 13 Nov 1932 in Dallas, Texas. She is the daughter of Alex Simmons a Choctaw Non Cit and Patsy Simmons who is on the Choctaw Freedmen Roll.
Ned Freeman was enslaved by Henry Folsum. Cynthia Hendricks was enslaved by Michael Le Flor. In the 1960 Slave Schedule for the Choctaw Lands in Indian Territory Henry Folsom, with 50 enslaved, is living next door to M LeFlor. Ned and Cynthia had five known children: Ed 1867, Jim 1869-1913, Will 1874-1959, George 1876-1959 and Dave 1877-1947. All of the children on are members of the Choctaw Nation and on the Freedmen Roll. At least two of them were granted land in Atoka Indian Territory in 1904.
1930 Census Kansas City, Jackson, MO
Dwelling 116 renting 3624 Oakley Ave all BLK
Freeman, Dave 44 bOK 20 at 1st marriage Did not attend school Laborer doing odd jobs
Maudie 36 bOK 18 at 1st marriage. Did not attend school. Parents bTX Laundress for private family
Della 19 bOK Maid for private family Dave's daughter
Curtis 17 bOK Dave's son
William 15 bOK Dave's son
Dwelling 200 renting 5416 E 35th St all BLK
Freeman, James 54 21 at 1st marriage bOK Dave's brother
Lula 38 wife 29 at 1st marriage bOK
Oretha 13 Adopted Daughter bOK father bOK
1930 City Directory Kansas City, MO
Maudie Freeman 3624 Oakley Ave. Spouse: David Freeman who is a driver. Dave's daughter Della Freeman living here, too, and working as a maid
1933 City Directory Kansas City, MO
Maudie Freeman 3624 Oakley. Spouse David L Freeman. Dave us a taxi driver
1934 City Directory Kansas City, MO
Maudie Freeman 3634 Oakley. Spouse David L Freeman
1935 City Directory Kansas City, MO
Maudie Freeman 3624 Oakley Ave. Spouse: David L Freeman. Dave is a Laborer. His son Curtis is living here and working as Helper at Baltimore Ave Tavern
Maudie's son, Julius Tennison, married 2nd Katherine Cheadle about 1937. She was born 18 July 1920 at Tishomingo, Oklahoma and died 28 Oct 2003 in Fresno, California. She was the daughter of William "Bill" Cheadle (b 1882) and Maggie "Otie" Lewis (b 1881.) Bill was the son of Hence Cheadle and Mary Kemp. Hence was enslaved by Jim Cheadle. Mary is the daughter of John and Frances Kemp and is a member of the Chickasaw Nation, on their Freedmen Roll and was enslaved by Jimmie Kemp. Her parents were enslaved by Jackson Kemp.
Julius and Katherine had seven children: Edward Lenard 1939-1994, Katie 1940-2014, Julius 1942, Pearlen 1945, Cynthia 1948 and Lonnie 1950.
1940 Census Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Dwelling 2103 E 114th
Freeman, Dave L 61 BOK He was the respondent for the census.
Mandie 44 bOK
Allen, Oreather 23 Daughter Married bOK Daughter of Dave
Wilder 7 grandson of Dave bKCMO
Otha 5 grandson bKCMO
Evelyn 3 grandau bKCMO
Tennyson, Julius 32 adopted son of Dave bOK The Census says "adopted son"
Katherine 22 Daughter in Law bOK parents bOK Maiden name Cheadle
Maude E 2 grand dau bMO
Edward 8mos grandson bCA
Freeman, James 70 brother bOK Married Brother of Dave
Lula 50 James' wife bOK
1940 Census Compton, Los Angeles, CA
Dwelling 11817 Parmalee Ave
Allen, Oretha 22 bOK Married Maid at Motel Daughter of Dave
Wilder Jr 6 bOK
Otha R 5 bMO
Evelyn J 3 bMO
Freeman, James 71 bOK Uncle Brother of Dave
Lula 65 bOK Aunt
16 Oct 1940 Los Angeles, CA
Draft Reg Card for Julius Tennison
Living at 11821 Parmele Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Born 14 Oct 1907 at Atoka, OK. 33 yrs old in 1942.
5'5" 148 lbs Brown eyes, black hair, dark brown complexion. No scars.
Self employed: Hauling and Gardening
Contact person: Mrs Mollie Freeman, mother, same address.
26 Apr 1942 Los Angeles CA
Draft Registration Card for Dave Lee Freemon
Living at 11817 Parmelee, LA CA
Born 1 Apr 1877 at Fort Towson, OK. 65 yrs old in 1942.
Self employed 5'5" 185 lbs Brown eyes, gray hair, dark brown complexion. Burn scar on chin
Contact person Maudie Freemon
1942 Voter Reg Los Angeles CA
Julius Tennison at 11817 Parmelee Ave LACA
Republican. Occupation: Laborer
1948 Tulare County, CA Jail Register
Julius Tennison was arrested 6 May 1948 for Public Intoxication. Arresting officer: Bruning.
1950 Census Alila, Tulare, CA
Dwelling 204 E of 99 Hwy between Rd 10-11
Tennison, Julius 42 bOK Unable to work First husband of Carrie Jackson, father of Willie Mae
Katherine 30 bOK Maiden name Cheadle Died 2003
Edward 11 bCA Died 1994
Katie 9 bCA Died 2014
Julius 8 bCA
Pearline 5 bCA
Cynthia 2 bCA Died 2010
Lonnie bCA Mar 1850 Died 1954
Freeman, Maudie 57 bOK Widow Mother of Julius
Maudie Hill Tennison Kimble Freeman died 13 Oct 1953 in Tulare County, California.
Julius Tennison died 2 Nov 1977 in Kern County, California
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| Obituary of Julius Tennison, Sr |
