1. Michael Dewey /Smith/
Michael married Brenda Kay /Johnson/,1 daughter of Donald Dean /Johnson/ and Mary Jane /Cloer/.
Children from this marriage were:
i. David Chistopher /Smith/
ii. Robert Sean /Smith/
Second Generation 2. Marvin Eugene /Smith/,1,2 son of Edward Lester /Smith/ and Marie V. /Vandermeer/, was born on 28 Jun 1931 in Ulen, Becker, Minnesota, USA, was christened in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA, died on 9 Jul 1999 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA3 at age 68, and was buried on 12 Jul 1999 in Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA.4 The cause of his death was Heart Attack.
LDS Endowment: Submitted 16 Jan 2009 (1) #1.
Marvin married Geneva Elva Jane /Sisemore/ 5 on 1 Sep 1956 in Georgetown, Madison, Arkansas, USA. Geneva was born on 4 Apr 1931 in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA, died on 8 Sep 1991 in Jacksonville, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA6 at age 60, and was buried on 10 Sep 1991 in Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA. The cause of her death was Breast Cancer.
Children from this marriage were:
ii. Janet Marlien /Smith/ (born on 30 Jul 1958 in Fairbanks Alaksian Terrtory, Fairbanks North Star, Alaksa - died in North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA)
iii. Timothy Edward /Smith/
iv. Shelia Denese /Smith/
v. Steven Eugene /Smith/
3. Geneva Elva Jane /Sisemore/,5 daughter of Elmer Dewey /Sisemore/ and Noby Thelma /Lawson/, was born on 4 Apr 1931 in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA, died on 8 Sep 1991 in Jacksonville, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA7 at age 60, and was buried on 10 Sep 1991 in Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA. The cause of her death was Breast Cancer.
• Alt. Birth Location: 4 Apr 1931, Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
Notes;Death certificate states Huntsville; Family Bible states Prairie Grove
Geneva married Marvin Eugene /Smith/ 1,8 on 1 Sep 1956 in Georgetown, Madison, Arkansas, USA. Marvin was born on 28 Jun 1931 in Ulen, Becker, Minnesota, USA, was christened in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA, died on 9 Jul 1999 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA3 at age 68, and was buried on 12 Jul 1999 in Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA.9 The cause of his death was Heart Attack. LDS Endowment: Submitted 16 Jan 2009 (1) #1.
Third Generation 4. Edward Lester /Smith/,1 son of Unknown, was born on 19 Aug 1890 in Nebraska, died on 6 Dec 1963 in Lake Park Township, Becker, Minnesota, USA10 at age 73, and was buried on 12 Dec 1963 in Moorhead, Becker, Minnesota, USA. The cause of his death was arteriosclerosis mesenteric thrombosis.
Death Notes: Sunnyside rest home 4yr residence till death
cause:Mesenteric Thrombosis
Medical Notes:
LDS Baptism: Submitted 16 Jan 2009 (1) #1.
Edward married Marie V. /Vandermeer/ 11,1,12 on 7 Apr 1917 in Minnesota.13 Marie was born on 7 Oct 1895 in Marion, Turner, South Dakota, USA, was christened on 8 Feb 1903, died on 24 Jan 1975 in Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas, USA14,15 at age 79, and was buried on 30 Jan 1975 in Moorhead, Becker, Minnesota, USA. The cause of her death was pneumonia. LDS Baptism: Submitted 16 Jan 2009 (1) #1. Endowment: Submitted 16 Jan 2009 (1) #1.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Margaret Gladys /Smith/
ii. Evin Lester /Smith/ (born on 26 Apr 1926 in Twin Valley, Norman, Minnesota, USA - died on 28 Dec 1985 in Ulen, Becker, Minnesota, USA) LDS Baptism: Submitted 16 Jan 2009 (1) #1.
2 iii. Marvin Eugene /Smith/ (born on 28 Jun 1931 in Ulen, Becker, Minnesota, USA - died on 9 Jul 1999 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA) LDS Endowment: Submitted 16 Jan 2009 (1) #1.
5. Marie V. /Vandermeer/,12,1,16 daughter of Theadore Tjeed /Vandermeer/ and Gertude Gjeese /Deboer/, was born on 7 Oct 1895 in Marion, Turner, South Dakota, USA, was christened on 8 Feb 1903, died on 24 Jan 1975 in Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas, USA17,18 at age 79, and was buried on 30 Jan 1975 in Moorhead, Becker, Minnesota, USA. The cause of her death was pneumonia.
Death Notes: My Grandmother passed away while my Auntie Margaret and her were visiting.
That is why you my be unable to find a Death Certificate of her in Minnesota.
She had Funeral Service in Arkansas at Brashears Funeral Home then Flown
back to Minnesota for burial.
Following obit. Northwest Arkansas Times Jan. 27 1975
Mrs Marie Smith
Huntsville -Mrs. Marie Z. Smith,79, of Route 2 Ulen, Minn., died friday in the Madison County Hospital. She was born Oct. 7 1895 in Marion, S.D., the daughter of Theodore and Grace Vandermeer.
She is Survived by two sons, Evin of Ulen, Minn.,Marvin of Huntsville; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Hatledale of Hawley, Minn.: seven grandchildren and one Great grandchild.
Funeral service was conducted today at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Brashears Funeral Home. The body will be return to Moorhead, Minn., for burial in Riverside Cemetery at Hawley, Minn.
LDS Baptism: Submitted 16 Jan 2009 (1) #1. Endowment: Submitted 16 Jan 2009 (1) #1.
Marie married Edward Lester /Smith/ 1 on 7 Apr 1917 in Minnesota.13 Edward was born on 19 Aug 1890 in Nebraska, died on 6 Dec 1963 in Lake Park Township, Becker, Minnesota, USA19 at age 73, and was buried on 12 Dec 1963 in Moorhead, Becker, Minnesota, USA. The cause of his death was arteriosclerosis mesenteric thrombosis. LDS Baptism: Submitted 16 Jan 2009 (1) #1.
6. Elmer Dewey /Sisemore/,20 son of William Walter /Sisemore/ and Rebecca Jane /Tennison/, was born on 25 Mar 1906 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA, died on 23 Nov 1982 in West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA21 at age 76, and was buried on 29 Nov 1982 in West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA. The cause of his death was Heart Attack.
General Notes:
Elmer Dewey Sismore
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1906 Death Date: Nov 1982 Social Security Number: 432-05-3329 State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Arkansas Death Residence Localities ZIP Code: 72774 Localities: West Fork, Washington, Arkansas Death Benefit Localities Zip Code: 72774 Localities: West Fork, Washington, Arkansas
• Alt. Birth Location: From Obit, Ball Creek, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
Elmer married Noby Thelma /Lawson/ on 11 Aug 1924 in Panther Creek, Madison, Arkansas, USA. Noby was born on 19 Jan 1910 in Ball Creek, Madison, Arkansas, USA, died on 12 Jun 1997 in West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA22,23 at age 87, and was buried on 14 Jun 1997 in West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA.24 The cause of her death was Natural.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Chrystal Ester /Sisemore/
ii. Roy Lee /Sisemore/ (born on 8 Apr 1928 in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA - died on 25 May 1989 in Springdale, Washington, Arkansa, USA)
3 iii. Geneva Elva Jane /Sisemore/ (born on 4 Apr 1931 in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA - died on 8 Sep 1991 in Jacksonville, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA)
iv. Bonita /Sisemore/
v. Ray /Sisemore/ (born on 14 Jul 1936 in Springdale, Washington, Arkansa, USA - died on 4 Dec 2001 in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA)
vi. Glenda /Sisemore/
vii. Charles /Sisemore/
viii. Rita Mae /Sisemore/
ix. Jerry Dean /Sisemore/ (born on 23 Jul 1945 in Arkansas - died on 24 Apr 2005 in West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA)
x. Kathy /Sisemore/
xi. Norman /Sisemore/
7. Noby Thelma /Lawson/, daughter of Lewis /Lawson/ and Eva /Powell/, was born on 19 Jan 1910 in Ball Creek, Madison, Arkansas, USA, died on 12 Jun 1997 in West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA22,25 at age 87, and was buried on 14 Jun 1997 in West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA.24 The cause of her death was Natural.
General Notes:
Noby Thelma Sisemore-Lawson
Birth Date: 19 Jan 1910 Death Date: 12 Jun 1997 Social Security Number: 429-28-7343 State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Arkansas Death Residence Localities ZIP Code: 72773 Localities: Wesley, Madison, Arkansas Death Benefit Localities Zip Code: 72774 Localities: West Fork, Washington, Arkansas
Noby married Elmer Dewey /Sisemore/ 26 on 11 Aug 1924 in Panther Creek, Madison, Arkansas, USA. Elmer was born on 25 Mar 1906 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA, died on 23 Nov 1982 in West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA27 at age 76, and was buried on 29 Nov 1982 in West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA. The cause of his death was Heart Attack.
Fourth Generation 10. Theadore Tjeed /Vandermeer/,28 son of Tjalke Tjeerds /Vandermeer/ and Jeltje Roelofs /Bylsma/, was born on 14 May 1857 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands, died on 2 Jun 1918 in Georgetown, Clay , Minnesota, USA at age 61, and was buried on 6 Jun 1918 in Georgetown, Clay , Minnesota, USA.
Theadore married Gertude Gjeese /Deboer/ 29 on 2 Jul 1883 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands. Gertude was born on 15 Mar 1864 in Maple, Holland, died on 22 Jan 1916 in Georgetown, Clay , Minnesota, USA at age 51, and was buried on 26 Jan 1916 in Georgetown, Clay , Minnesota, USA.
• Marriage Settlement: They met on ship from Holland coming to the USA. They raised a family on a farm near Georgetown,Minnesota then part of the Dakota Territories.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Julia /Vandermeer/ (born on 13 Jun 1884 in Marion, Turner, South Dakota, USA - died on 3 Mar 1967 in Ada, Norman , Minnesota, USA)
ii. Levit Leonard /Vandermeer/ (born on 21 Mar 1886 in Marion, Turner, South Dakota, USA - died on 13 Mar 1965 in Minneapolis, Hennepin , Minnesota, USA)
iii. Charles /Vandermeer/ (born on 17 Apr 1888 in Marion, Turner, South Dakota, USA - died on 17 Oct 1972 in Moorhead, Becker, Minnesota, USA)
iv. Elsie /Vandermeer/ (born on 28 Feb 1891 in Marion, Turner, South Dakota, USA - died on 16 Mar 1968 in Detroit Lakes, Becker , Minnesota, USA)
v. Rollin /Vandermeer/ (born on 15 Mar 1893 in Marion, Turner, South Dakota, USA - died on 27 Nov 1952 in Unkown, Becker , Minnesota, USA)
5 vi. Marie V. /Vandermeer/ (born on 7 Oct 1895 in Marion, Turner, South Dakota, USA - died on 24 Jan 1975 in Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas, USA) LDS Baptism: Submitted 16 Jan 2009 (1) #1. Endowment: Submitted 16 Jan 2009 (1) #1.
vii. William /Vandermeer/ (born on 10 Jun 1898 in Hurley, Turner, South Dakota, USA - died on 10 Sep 1967 in Fargo, Cass , North Dakota, USA)
viii. Catherine /Vandermeer/
ix. Gertrude /Vandermeer/ (born on 8 May 1906 in Marion, Turner, South Dakota, USA - died on 16 Sep 1906 in Marion, Turner, South Dakota, USA)
11. Gertude Gjeese /Deboer/ 29 was born on 15 Mar 1864 in Maple, Holland, died on 22 Jan 1916 in Georgetown, Clay , Minnesota, USA at age 51, and was buried on 26 Jan 1916 in Georgetown, Clay , Minnesota, USA.
Gertude married Theadore Tjeed /Vandermeer/ 28 on 2 Jul 1883 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands. Theadore was born on 14 May 1857 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands, died on 2 Jun 1918 in Georgetown, Clay , Minnesota, USA at age 61, and was buried on 6 Jun 1918 in Georgetown, Clay , Minnesota, USA.
12. William Walter /Sisemore/,30 son of James Coleman /Sisemore/ and Louisa /McCoy/, was born on 15 Apr 1882 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA, died on 24 Nov 1962 in Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas, USA at age 80, and was buried on 26 Nov 1962 in Japton, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
William married Rebecca Jane /Tennison/ on 8 Dec 1901 in Unkown, Crawford, Arkansas, USA. Rebecca was born on 5 May 1883 in Unkonwn, Newton, Arkansas, USA, died on 28 Jan 1970 in Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas, USA31 at age 86, and was buried on 29 Jan 1970 in Japton, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Fannie E. /Sisemore/ (born about 1904 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA)
6 ii. Elmer Dewey /Sisemore/ (born on 25 Mar 1906 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA - died on 23 Nov 1982 in West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA)
iii. Louis B. /Sisemore/ (born about 1910 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA)
iv. Harvey Otis /Sisemore/ (born about 1913)
13. Rebecca Jane /Tennison/, daughter of Jim /Tennison/ and Melvinie /Woods/, was born on 5 May 1883 in Unkonwn, Newton, Arkansas, USA, died on 28 Jan 1970 in Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas, USA32 at age 86, and was buried on 29 Jan 1970 in Japton, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
Death Notes: My Mother's Grandmother obit.
Northwest Arkansas Times Jan. 29 1970
Huntsville- Mrs. Rebecca Jane Sisemore, 84 , of Wesley died Jan. 28 in Madison County Hospital. She was born May 5 1885 in Newton County the Daughter of Jim and Melvinie Woods Dennison.
Survivors are two sons, Bill of Huntsville and Otis of Prairie Grove: One daughter, Mrs. Fannie Williams of Combs; 27 Grandchildren 45 Great Grandchildren and Three Great -Great Grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Drake's Creek Baptist Church with burial in Ledbetter Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home.
Note: Bill is my grandfather Elmer Dewey.
General Notes:
Rebbeca SISEMORE Birth Date: 5 May 1883 Death Date: Jan 1970 Social Security Number: 429-28-7342 State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Arkansas Death Residence Localities ZIP Code: 72740 Localities: Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas
Research Notes:
My Mother's Grandmother obit.
Northwest Arkansas Times Jan. 29 1970
Huntsville- Mrs. Rebecca Jane Sisemore, 84 , of Wesley died Jan. 28 in Madison County Hospital. She was born May 5 1885 in Newton County the Daughter of Jim and Melvinie Woods Dennison.
Survivors are two sons, Bill of Huntsville and Otis of Prairie Grove: One daughter, Mrs. Fannie Williams of Combs; 27 Grandchildren 45 Great Grandchildren and Three Great -Great Grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Drake's Creek Baptist Church with burial in Ledbetter Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home.
Note: Bill is my grandfather Elmer Dewey.
Rebecca married William Walter /Sisemore/ 30 on 8 Dec 1901 in Unkown, Crawford, Arkansas, USA. William was born on 15 Apr 1882 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA, died on 24 Nov 1962 in Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas, USA at age 80, and was buried on 26 Nov 1962 in Japton, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
14. Lewis /Lawson/
Lewis married Eva /Powell/.
Children from this marriage were:
7 i. Noby Thelma /Lawson/ (born on 19 Jan 1910 in Ball Creek, Madison, Arkansas, USA - died on 12 Jun 1997 in West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA)
ii. Remel /Lawson/
15. Eva /Powell/
Eva married Lewis /Lawson/.
Eva married someone /Carter/.
Fifth Generation 20. Tjalke Tjeerds /Vandermeer/, son of Tjeerd Tjalkes /Vandermeer/ and Pietertjen Hantjes /Walda/, was born on 27 Jul 1834 in Oosthem, Friesland, Netherlands and died on 15 Mar 1896 in Sioux Center, Sioux, Iowa, USA at age 61.
General Notes: NAMD
• Emigration: Apr 1885.
Tjalke married Jeltje Roelofs /Bylsma/ on 3 May 1856 in Wymbritseradeel, Friesland, Netherlands. Jeltje was born on 19 Oct 1838 in Ferwoude, Friesland, , Netherlands and died on 7 Dec 1895 in Sioux Center, Sioux, Iowa, USA at age 57.
Children from this marriage were:
10 i. Theadore Tjeed /Vandermeer/ (born on 14 May 1857 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands - died on 2 Jun 1918 in Georgetown, Clay , Minnesota, USA)
ii. Trena /Vandermeer/ (born on 29 Apr 1860 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands - died as an infant in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands)
iii. Nellie /Vandermeer/ (born on 29 Apr 1860 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands - died as an infant in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands)
iv. Tryntje /Vandermeer/ (born on 20 Dec 1862 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands - died on 14 Sep 1948)
v. Pieterje /Vandermeer/ (born on 22 Apr 1864 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands - died on 29 Jun 1946 in Unkown, Nobles , Minnesota, USA)
vi. Daniel Charles /Vandermeer/ (born in 1865 in Amsterdam, Holland - died in 1865 in Amsterdam, Holland)
vii. Roelof /Vandermeer/ (born on 26 Sep 1866 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands - died on 10 Feb 1944)
viii. Jantje /Vandermeer/ (born on 26 May 1870 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands - died on 14 Apr 1947)
ix. Douwe Tjakes /Vandermeer/ (born on 19 Nov 1872 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands - died on 30 Aug 1953 in Washington)
x. Eeuwke /Vandermeer/ (born on 2 Feb 1875 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands - died on 21 Aug 1953 in Canton, Washington)
xi. Sietze /Vandermeer/ (born on 25 Mar 1877 in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands - died on 26 May 1956)
xii. Willie /Vandermeer/ (born in 1879 in Holland)
21. Jeltje Roelofs /Bylsma/, daughter of Roelof Eeuwkes /Bylsma/ and Tryntje Sjerps /Hiemstra/, was born on 19 Oct 1838 in Ferwoude, Friesland, , Netherlands and died on 7 Dec 1895 in Sioux Center, Sioux, Iowa, USA at age 57.
General Notes: NAMD
• Emigration: Apr 1885.
Jeltje married Tjalke Tjeerds /Vandermeer/ on 3 May 1856 in Wymbritseradeel, Friesland, Netherlands. Tjalke was born on 27 Jul 1834 in Oosthem, Friesland, Netherlands and died on 15 Mar 1896 in Sioux Center, Sioux, Iowa, USA at age 61.
24. James Coleman /Sisemore/, son of James /Sisemore/ Sr. and Mary Elizabeth /Ball/, was born on 9 Jan 1856 in Unkown, Mills, Iowa, USA and died on 28 Aug 1952 in Johnson, Washington, Arkansas, USA at age 96.
General Notes:
Most census records indicated James was born in Iowa. His brothers and sisters were all born in Madison County,Arkansas. The reason James was born in Iowa is about 1854 "Old James" and Mary "Polly" Moved North to Iowa Because, some of Mary's kin settled in the Missouri River Valley, wrote them about the farm land there. After James "BUD" birth the Sioux uprising started so they moved back to Arkansas were there wasn't hostile Indian.
This is according to Walter Sizemore of Tahlequah,OK 5-30-1999.
James had a habit of starting all his sentences with "say I " ( source:Walter Sizemore of Tahlequah,OK.)
Research Notes:
Madison County Musings-Gen. Newsletter-lists James Coleman Sisemore's birth date as January 9,1856 ;1900 census says it was 1857,. His tombstone and bible say 1856.
Medical Notes: James died at the home of his daughter Sarah Elizabeth Teague in Johnson,Washington County,Arkansas. He is buried at Ledbetter Cemetery,Madison County,Arkansas.
James married Louisa /McCoy/ 33 about 1873. Louisa was born in Jan 1859.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Mary Abigail /Sisemore/ (born on 9 Aug 1874 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA - died on 13 Mar 1926 in Japton, Madison, Arkansas, USA)
ii. James H. /Sisemore/ (born on 1 Nov 1876 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA - died on 27 Mar 1955 in Goshen, Washington, Arkansas, USA)
iii. Martha Alice /Sisemore/ (born on 15 Jun 1878 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA - died on 21 Mar 1952 in Johnson, Washington, Arkansas, USA)
12 iv. William Walter /Sisemore/ (born on 15 Apr 1882 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA - died on 24 Nov 1962 in Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas, USA)
v. Matilda Ann /Sisemore/ (born on 13 Aug 1884 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA - died on 19 Feb 1981 in Stilwell, Adair, Oklahoma, USA)
vi. Sarah Elizabeth /Sisemore/ (born on 4 Nov 1887 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA - died on 3 Feb 1971 in Springdale, Washington, Arkansa, USA)
vii. Robert C. /Sisemore/ (born on 18 Dec 1889 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA - died on 16 Apr 1980 in Springdale, Washington, Arkansa, USA)
viii. Cordilia Jane /Sisemore/ (born on 28 Dec 1891 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA - died on 23 Aug 1971 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA)
ix. Albert Edgar /Sisemore/ (born on 14 May 1894 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA - died on 16 Aug 1966 in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA)
x. George Eliza /Sisemore/ (born on 26 Nov 1896 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA - died on 16 Feb 1965 in Placerville, El Dorado, California, USA)
xi. Bertha Mae /Sisemore/ (born on 18 Aug 1899 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA - died on 28 Nov 1981 in Salinas, Monterey, California, USA)
25. Louisa /McCoy/ 34 was born in Jan 1859.
General Notes:
Louisa died in the flu epidemic of 1918. The family had gone to Sebastain County,Arkansas for work. Louisa was not felling well in the evening and the next Morning she fell over dead. (This information from Walter Sizemore of Tahlequah,OK., a descendent of John N. ) Louisa is buried in Sebastian County at the Yoestown Cemetery:Alma,Sebastian,Arkansas.
Walter also said the headstone was made by hand by her sons
Louisa married James Coleman /Sisemore/ about 1873. James was born on 9 Jan 1856 in Unkown, Mills, Iowa, USA and died on 28 Aug 1952 in Johnson, Washington, Arkansas, USA at age 96.
26. Jim /Tennison/
Jim married Melvinie /Woods/.
The child from this marriage was:
13 i. Rebecca Jane /Tennison/ (born on 5 May 1883 in Unkonwn, Newton, Arkansas, USA - died on 28 Jan 1970 in Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas, USA)
27. Melvinie /Woods/
Melvinie married Jim /Tennison/.
Sixth Generation 40. Tjeerd Tjalkes /Vandermeer/
Tjeerd married Pietertjen Hantjes /Walda/.
The child from this marriage was:
20 i. Tjalke Tjeerds /Vandermeer/ (born on 27 Jul 1834 in Oosthem, Friesland, Netherlands - died on 15 Mar 1896 in Sioux Center, Sioux, Iowa, USA)
41. Pietertjen Hantjes /Walda/
Pietertjen married Tjeerd Tjalkes /Vandermeer/.
42. Roelof Eeuwkes /Bylsma/
Roelof married Tryntje Sjerps /Hiemstra/.35
The child from this marriage was:
21 i. Jeltje Roelofs /Bylsma/ (born on 19 Oct 1838 in Ferwoude, Friesland, , Netherlands - died on 7 Dec 1895 in Sioux Center, Sioux, Iowa, USA)
43. Tryntje Sjerps /Hiemstra/
Tryntje married Roelof Eeuwkes /Bylsma/.35
48. James /Sisemore/ Sr. was born about 1816 in Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee, died about 1896 in Unkown, Madison, Arkansas, USA about age 80, and was buried about 1896 in Japton, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
Burial Notes:
James Sr. died prior to 1900 census and Mary is living with her son James C and Louisa.
James Sr. is buried in the Ledbetter Cemetery and his grave has a fieldstone marker
Medical Notes:
James Sr. and Polly moved to Richland Township,Madison County,Arkansas from Harlan County,Kentucky in 1837, with Mary's "Polly" parents Bennett and Nancy Ball. By 1839 he bought property in Madison County. He is on the 1839 Madison County Tax List. They were the first Sisemore family in Madison County.
Civil War Veteran: According to a Union Pension Application, James Sr. served in a "home and property protection" unit of the Union Army known as Independent Mounted Rangers Arkansas Cavalry under a Capt. John W. Bivens. However, his application was refused on the grounds they could not find evidence of the Company or of his having served. He claimed to have been disabled by being vaccinated with a "spurious" vaccine that later caused him pain and his hands to shake so badly that he was unable to do his farming in his older age.
( source..Walter Sizemore of Tahlequah,OK. )
James married Mary Elizabeth /Ball/ on 4 Mar 1835 in Unkown, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. Mary was born in Mar 1819 in Unkown, Harlan, Kentucky, USA, died about 1904 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA about age 85, and was buried about 1904 in Japton, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Elizabeth /Sisemore/ (born in 1836 in Arkansas)
ii. John /Sisemore/ (born in 1838 in Arkansas)
iii. Rebecca /Sisemore/ (born in 1841 in Arkansas)
iv. Sarah /Sisemore/ (born in 1843 in Arkansas)
v. Nancy /Sisemore/ (born about 1846 in Arkansas)
vi. Mary /Sisemore/ (born about 1848 in Arkansas)
vii. Joanna /Sisemore/ (born about 1851 in Arkansas)
24 viii. James Coleman /Sisemore/ (born on 9 Jan 1856 in Unkown, Mills, Iowa, USA - died on 28 Aug 1952 in Johnson, Washington, Arkansas, USA)
ix. Abigal /Sisemore/ (born about 1858 in Arkansas)
x. Foster James T. /Sisemore/ (born about 1863 in Arkansas)
49. Mary Elizabeth /Ball/, daughter of Bennett /Ball/ and Nancy /Bailey/, was born in Mar 1819 in Unkown, Harlan, Kentucky, USA, died about 1904 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA about age 85, and was buried about 1904 in Japton, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
General Notes:
1900 Arkansas census has her living with James C. and Louisa and says she was born in Kentucky. Mary "Polly" Sisemore is buried in the Ledbetter Cemetery next to "James Sr.". Her grave has a fieldstone marker.
Mary married James /Sisemore/ Sr. on 4 Mar 1835 in Unkown, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. James was born about 1816 in Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee, died about 1896 in Unkown, Madison, Arkansas, USA about age 80, and was buried about 1896 in Japton, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
Seventh Generation98. Bennett /Ball/
Bennett married Nancy /Bailey/.36
The child from this marriage was:
49 i. Mary Elizabeth /Ball/ (born in Mar 1819 in Unkown, Harlan, Kentucky, USA - died about 1904 in Union Township, Madison, Arkansas, USA)
99. Nancy /Bailey/
Nancy married Bennett /Ball/.36
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