Descendants
of Benjamin Franklin (Bennie) McDonald
Generation
No. 1
1. Benjamin
Franklin (Bennie)3 McDonald
(Joseph T. (Joe)2, Linville1) was born March 05,
1866 in Gillespie Co., TX, and died April 14, 1918 in Demming, Luna Co., NM.
He married Elizabeth Cordelia (Lizzie) Taylor July
17, 1885 in Gillespie Co., TX, daughter of Thurman Taylor
and Elizabeth Alexander. She
was born May 16, 1869 in Hunt Co., TX, and died November 02, 1961 in Kerrville,
Kerr Co., TX.
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About Benjamin Franklin (Bennie) McDonald:
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FACT #1 -: 1910 Census Dimmit Co TX index: shows this McDonald in Dimmit Co.,
TX.
Burial:
Hidalgo Co., NM
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About Elizabeth Cordelia (Lizzie) Taylor:
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FACT #1 -: Lizzie was a native of Gillespie Co., TX but lived Kerr Co., TX for
40 years before her death.
Burial:
Garden of Memories, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX
Children
of Benjamin McDonald and Elizabeth Taylor are:
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i. Amanda
Jane4 McDonald, born February 22, 1887 in Fredericksburg,
Gillespie Co., TX. She married F.W.
(Ted) Watkins March 03, 1907 in Gillespie Co., TX.
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ii. Samantha
Catherine McDonald, born September 12, 1888
in Harper, Gillespie Co., TX; died November 22, 1983 in Kerr Co., TX.
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iii. Lewis
Hyram McDonald, born August 08, 1890 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co.,
TX; died May 07, 1966 in Gillespie Co., TX.
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About Lewis Hyram McDonald:
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FACT #1 -: Lived Harper, TX.
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iv. Franklin
McDonald, born June 26, 1892 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX.
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v. Rose
Arbelle McDonald, born June 26, 1892 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co.,
TX. She married Eber
Spencer.
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vi. Herman
Thompson McDonald, born March 15, 1894 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co.,
TX. He married Mary
Caldwell.
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vii. Lillian
Agnes McDonald, born June 08, 1896 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX.
She married Floyd Daniels.
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About Lillian Agnes McDonald:
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FACT #1 -: Lived Artesia, NM.
Generation
No. 2
3. Samantha
Catherine4 McDonald (Benjamin
Franklin (Bennie)3, Joseph T. (Joe)2, Linville1)
was born September 12, 1888 in Harper, Gillespie Co., TX, and died November 22,
1983 in Kerr Co., TX. She married (1)
William Thomas (Tom) Nichols November 06,
1904 in Kerr Co., TX - by: Wm. Bierschwale, M.G., son of William
Nichols and Maria Day.
He was born February 28, 1879 in Rock Springs, Commanche Co., TX, and
died August 12, 1928 in - at his
home on Sidney Baker Street, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX.
She married (2) Edward Emsly 1930 in
Probably Kerr Co., TX. He was born 1880 in TX.
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About Samantha Catherine McDonald:
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FACT #1 -: Pearl Bierschwale has been previously listed as the wife of Willima
Thomas (Tom) Nichols. This is
incorrect...the correct spouse is Samantha McDonald.
The spouse for Pearl Beirschwale has the same name but born 1890 and of
the Allen Nichols line.
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FACT #2 -: 1930 Kerr Co TX census: #804-135-149: EMSLY, Edward; rent @ 12.; age
50; m. @ 50; TX US US; laborer county roads: Samantha; wife; age 41; m. @16; TX
TX TX: NICHOLS, Lewis D.; step-son; age 5; TX TX TX
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FACT #2b -: Samantha Nichols remarried after the death of Tom Nichols to Edward
Emsley.
Burial:
November 27, 1983, Garden of Memories, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX
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About William Thomas (Tom) Nichols:
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FACT #1 -: 1900 KIMBLE CO., TX Census: NICHOLS, W.R.; 44; b.TX; f/b TN m/b?;
M.A.; wife; 44; married 24 yrs b.TX; f/b SC; m/b AR; William J.; b. Feb1879;
Pascal C.; b. Dec1883; Maud; b. July1886; Hugh A.; b. Feb1890; Charles D.; b.
Sept1993; Weeky T.; b. Aug1898, TXl
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FACT #1b -: 1910 Census Dimmit Co TX: W.
Tom Nichols; 30; TX: Samantha; wife; 21; TX:
Lyle; son; 5 TX: Elvis; son;
3 TX: Earl; son; 0 TX ... Pct 4 SD15, ED38, Sheet 15A... frame
T624-1547-665
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FACT #1c -: 1920 LaSalle Co., TX Pct#5: NICHOLS, William T., 40, TX TX TX,
labor-farm; (could not read, looks like it would be Samantha), wife, 31, TX TX
TX; Lyle, son, 14, TX; Carl, son, 15, TX; Elvis, son, 11, TX; Willie B, son, 8,
TX.
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FACT #2 -: William Thomas Nichols had been in Blanco Co., and Gillespie Co.'s,
TX but had resided in Kerrville for many years before his death.
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FACT #3 -: Was in Encinal, La Salle County, TX Aug. 9, 1923.
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FACT #4 -: Mr. Nichols had been engaged in road construction work on the
Rocksprings Highway and returned to the city Saturday to spend the week end with
his family. He apparently was in good health until stricken with a heart
attack.
Burial:
Glen Rest Cem., Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX
Children
of Samantha McDonald and William Nichols are:
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i. Lyle
Leslie5 Nichols,Sr., born July 25, 1905 in - On a Ranch 7 mi.
north of Harper, Gillespie Co., TX; died January 23, 1973 in Peterson Hospital,
Kerr Co., TX. He married Mamie
Lou Chamberlain Abt. 1928; born Abt. 1907.
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About Lyle Leslie Nichols,Sr.:
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FACT #1 -: 1930 Kerr Co TX census: shows him living next to Hugh Allen Nichols:
328 Nichols, Lyle L.; 24; m at 22; TX TX TX; lineman telephone co.: Mamie
L.; wife; 19; 17; TX TX TX.
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FACT #2 -: Texas Death Records show him to be separated/divorced at the time of
his death.
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FACT #3 -: Lyle Nichols had resided in Kerr Co., TX for 44 years before his
death. He was a native of Gillespie
Co., TX. He died Peterson Hospital.
Burial:
Garden of Memories, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX
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ii. Carl
Thomas Nichols, born November 12, 1906; died April 30, 1968 in Probably
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.
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About Carl Thomas Nichols:
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FACT #1 -: Carl Nichols was not listed as a survivor of his brother, Lyle, in
1973.
Burial:
Garden of Memories Cem., Kerr Co., TX
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iii. Elvis
Nichols, born May 15, 1909 in Junction, TX; died January 14, 1956 in
LEGION Br. S.A.TBC Hosp.,
Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX.
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About Elvis Nichols:
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FACT #1 -: Elvis Nichols was a native of Gillespie Co., TX, but lived Legion,
Kerr Co., TX most of his life. He
died in the Legion State Hospital after an extended illness.
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FACT #2 -: 1930 Kerr Co TX census - Kerr County Jail : Elvis Nichols; Prisoner;
age 19; single; no; yes; TX TX TX
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FACT #3 -: Died of far advanced tuberculosis (pulmonary) 13 years.
Burial:
January 15, 1956, Glen Rest Cem., Legion, Kerr Co., TX
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iv. Willie
B. (Bill) Nichols, born September 09, 1911 in Rocksprings, TX; died
February 28, 2005 in Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX.
He married Martha Line April 15, 1972 in
Mexico.
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About Willie B. (Bill) Nichols:
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FACT #1 -: In 1956 W.B. Nichols was in Punjab, India.
His brother, Lyle's obituary in 1973 says Willis B. is living at Ingram,
Kerr Co., TX. His Mother's obituary
in 1983 states he was living at Center Point, TX at that time.
Burial:
Garden of Memories, Kerr Co., TX
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v. Louis
Delbert (Dutch) Nichols, born 1924; died November 20, 2002 in Kerrville,
Kerr Co., TX.
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About Louis Delbert (Dutch) Nichols:
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FACT #1 -: According to obit info on Mother...Dutch Nichols was living at Center
Point, TX in 1983. In 1973 he was
living at San Antonio, TX. In 1956
he was living Kerrville, TX.
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FACT #2 -: OBIT: KERRVILLE -- L.D. "Dutch" Nichols, 78, of Kerrville,
passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at a local care center. No services will
be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Grimes Funeral Chapels of
Kerrville.
Burial:
Cremated... no burial