Eliza (Gaskins) Tolson (abt. 1863 - 1944)

Born about 7 Dec 1863 in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States

Died 8 Aug 1944 at about age 80 in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

Eliza Gaskins was born about 7 December 1863 in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States.

In 1870, Eliza Garkins (7) in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. ^[1]

In 1880, Eliza (17), was a single daughter, At Home, in the household of Benjamin Gaskins (61) in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. ^[2]

In 1900, Eliza Tolson (39), was a wife, in the household of Benj H Tolson (48) in Hatteras, Dare, North Carolina, United States. ^[3]

In 1910, Eliza Tolson (45), widowed head of household in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. ^[4]

In 1930, Eliza M Tolson (65), widowed was a mother-in-law, in the household of Thomas Ballance (41) in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. ^[5]

In 1940, Eliza was living in household of Thomas Ballance (51) in Ocracoke Township, Hyde. ^[6]

Eliza died on 8 August 1944 in Ocracoke, aged about 80. She was buried in Elijah Styron, Sr. Cemetery, Ocracoke, Hyde County, North Carolina.^{[7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]}

Research Notes

FamilySearch has Eliza married to two different "Benjamin Henry Tolson"s. I suspect there is some unverified information on these profiles. Not adding spouse until I can pull these two profiles apart. --Christensen-8328 03:51, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

Sources

1. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
   citing Page: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 11; Digital film/folder number: 004277195; FHL microfilm: 000552642; Image number: 587; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01582-3
   FamilySearch Record: MW83-L6P (accessed 15 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-62B9-SL8
   Eliza Garkins (7) in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
2. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00024; Digital film/folder number: 005161768; FHL microfilm: 1254968; Image number: 300; Sheet number: 532; Sheet letter: A; Indexing batch: C57243-2
   FamilySearch Record: MCXS-NS7 (accessed 15 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBF-L8F
   Eliza Gaskins (17), single daughter, At Home, in household of Benjamin Gaskins (61) in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina, United States.
3. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 67; Digital film/folder number: 004117816; FHL microfilm: 1241191; Image number: 777; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00750-3
   FamilySearch Record: MSY4-WBC (accessed 15 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-D1NJ-24
   Eliza Tolson (39), wife, in household of Benj H Tolson (48) in Hatteras, Dare, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
4. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004973123; FHL microfilm: 1375130; Image number: 774; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03551-6
   FamilySearch Record: MLS4-3NF (accessed 15 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJY-K3V
   Eliza Tolson (45), widowed head of household in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
5. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 61; Digital film/folder number: 004952301; FHL microfilm: 2341433; Image number: 1121; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03840-8
   FamilySearch Record: X33K-HLJ (accessed 15 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRZ6-Q4Z
   Eliza M Tolson (65), widowed mother-in-law, in household of Thomas Ballance (41) in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
6. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 10; Digital film/folder number: 005460313; Image number: 180; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: KW7V-TTP (accessed 15 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9M1-M37T
   Elya Tolson (75), widowed mother-in-law, in household of Thomas Ballance (51) in Ocracoke Township, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
7. ↑ Death of child Jennie Ballance: "North Carolina, Department of Archives and History, Index to Vital Records, 1800-2000"
   citing Page: 1; Digital film/folder number: 102339705; Image number: 431
   FamilySearch Record: 7NYN-9LT2 (accessed 15 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-49DL-P
   E Gaskins in death record for child Jennie Ballance 26 Jul 1928 in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
8. ↑ Death of child Jennie Ballance: "North Carolina, Department of Archives and History, Index to Vital Records, 1800-2000"
   citing Page: 1; Digital film/folder number: 102339705; Image number: 434
   FamilySearch Record: 7NY6-WWN2 (accessed 15 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-49DL-S
   E Gaskins in death record for child Jennie Ballance 26 Jul 1928 in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
9. ↑ Death of daughter Jennie Ballance: "North Carolina Deaths, 1906-1930"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004217901; FHL microfilm: 1907457; Image number: 2231; Packet letter: F; Indexing batch: B03460-6
   FamilySearch Record: F3D1-C8F (accessed 15 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6PZ7-5NJ
   Eliza Gaskins in death record for daughter Jennie Ballance 26 Jul 1928 in Ocracoke Township, Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
10. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67922507/eliza-tolson: accessed), memorial page for Eliza Gaskins Tolson (7 Dec 1863–8 Aug 1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 67922507, citing Elijah Styron, Sr. Cemetery, Ocracoke, Hyde County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Josh Myers (contributor 46840089).
11. ↑ Death: "North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004220307; FHL microfilm: 1943246; Record number: 3; Packet letter: C
    FamilySearch Record: FP5C-KZQ (accessed 15 March 2024)
    Eliza Howard Tolson death 1944 (age 80), daughter of Benjamin Gaskins & Eliza Howard, wife of Benjamin Hanks Tolson, in Ocracoke Township, Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
12. ↑ Death: "North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004220307; FHL microfilm: 1943246; Record number: 3; Packet letter: C
    FamilySearch Record: H48Z-LYN2 (accessed 15 March 2024)
    Eliza Howard Tolson death 8 Aug 1944 (age 80), daughter of Benjamin Gaskins & Eliza Howard, wife of Benjamin Hanks Tolson, in Ocracoke Township, Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
13. ↑ Death: "North Carolina, Department of Archives and History, Index to Vital Records, 1800-2000"
    citing Page: 3; Digital film/folder number: 102339705; Image number: 598
    FamilySearch Record: 7J83-N6MM (accessed 15 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-49XX-Y
    Eliza Howard Tolson death 8 Aug 1944 in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
14. ↑ Death of son Robert D Tolson: "North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004213152; FHL microfilm: 1953248; Record number: 94; Packet letter: C
    FamilySearch Record: FGYX-VVQ (accessed 15 March 2024)
    Eliza Gaskins in death record for son Robert D Tolson 1961 in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
15. ↑ Death of child Robert D Tolson: "North Carolina, Department of Archives and History, Index to Vital Records, 1800-2000"
    citing Page: 56; Digital film/folder number: 102339705; Image number: 598
    FamilySearch Record: 7J83-NFW2 (accessed 15 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-49XX-Y
    E Gaskins in death record for child Robert D Tolson 30 Nov 1961 in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
16. ↑ Death of daughter Sabra Gaskill Howard: "North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004215103; FHL microfilm: 1983484; Record number: 250; Packet letter: O
    FamilySearch Record: FPQV-DLR (accessed 15 March 2024)
    Eliza Gaskins in death record for daughter Sabra Gaskill Howard 1970 in Sea Level Township, Carteret, North Carolina, United States.
17. ↑ Death of daughter Sabra Gaskill Howard: "North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004215103; FHL microfilm: 1983484; Record number: 250; Packet letter: O
    FamilySearch Record: HH3G-79MM (accessed 15 March 2024)
    Eliza Gaskins in death record for daughter Sabra Gaskill Howard 24 Oct 1970 in Sea Level Township, Carteret, North Carolina, United States.
18. ↑ Death of child Sabra Gaskill Howard: "North Carolina, Department of Archives and History, Index to Vital Records, 1800-2000"
    citing Page: 153; Digital film/folder number: 102199422; Image number: 296
    FamilySearch Record: QPT3-GXD8 (accessed 15 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4T-539Z
    Eliza Gaskins in death record for child Sabra Gaskill Howard 24 Oct 1970 in Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
19. ↑ Death of child Sabra Gaskill Howard: "North Carolina, Department of Archives and History, Index to Vital Records, 1800-2000"
    citing Page: 457; Digital film/folder number: 102339705; Image number: 513
    FamilySearch Record: 7NXR-963Z (accessed 15 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-49DH-7
    Eliz Gaskins in death record for child Sabra Gaskill Howard 24 Oct 1970 in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States.

See also:

• Marriage:

"North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007613663; FHL microfilm: 579660; Record number: 224; Packet letter: B
FamilySearch Record: F86K-X24 (accessed 15 March 2024)
Eliza Gaskins (22) marriage to B.h. Tolson (37) on 8 Sep 1891 in Hatteras, Dare, North Carolina, United States.

• Marriage:

"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102241017; Image number: 118
FamilySearch Record: QP9B-97GJ (accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSH4-4VRR
Eliza Gaskins marriage to B H Tolson on 8 Sep 1891 in Dare, North Carolina, United States.

• Marriage:

"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102241017; Image number: 23
FamilySearch Record: QP9B-ZGCD (accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSH4-4KM8
Eliza Gaskins (22) marriage to B H Tolson (37) on 8 Sep 1891 in Dare, North Carolina, United States.

• Marriage:

"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004639097; FHL microfilm: 001574375; Image number: 579; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01654-3
FamilySearch Record: VXTD-9Q3 (accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 939N-ZDTC-4
Eliza Gaskins (22) marriage to Benjamin H Tolson (37) on 8 Sep 1891 in Dare, North Carolina, United States.

• Marriage:

"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004639097; FHL microfilm: 001574375; Image number: 580; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01654-3
FamilySearch Record: VXTD-9Q4 (accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 939N-ZDTQ-7
Eliza Gaskins marriage to B H Tolson on 12 Sep 1891 in Dare, North Carolina, United States.

• Marriage of daughter Sabra Tolson:

"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102339738; Image number: 772
FamilySearch Record: QP9P-9XKS (accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-4S3K-V
Eliza Tolson's daughter Sabra Tolson marriage to John Gaskill on 24 Feb 1915 in Hyde, North Carolina, United States.

• Marriage of daughter Jennie Tolson:

"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102339736; Image number: 253
FamilySearch Record: QP9G-RYSF (accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-4RPC
Eliza Tolson's daughter Jennie Tolson marriage to Thomas Balance on 30 Jul 1921 in Hyde, North Carolina, United States.

• Marriage of daughter Jennie Tolson:

"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102339736; Image number: 255
FamilySearch Record: QP9P-4YCV (accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-4BH1
Eliza Tolson's daughter Jennie Tolson marriage to Thomas Balance on 30 Jul 1921 in Hyde, North Carolina, United States.

• Marriage of daughter Sabra Gaskins:

"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102339739; Image number: 373
FamilySearch Record: QP9P-WTVF (accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-4SNR-P
Elisa Tolson's daughter Sabra Gaskins marriage to Napolean Howard on 11 Mar 1923 in Hyde, North Carolina, United States.

• Marriage of daughter Sabra Gaskins:

"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102339739; Image number: 375
FamilySearch Record: QP9P-4YKX (accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-4SNN-N
Elisa Tolson's daughter Sabra Gaskins marriage to Napolean Howard on 11 Mar 1923 in Hyde, North Carolina, United States.

• Burial of son Robert D Tolson:

"North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004213152; FHL microfilm: 1953248; Record number: 94; Packet letter: C
FamilySearch Record: H4NM-GM6Z (accessed 15 March 2024)
Eliza Gaskins's son Robert D Tolson burial on 1 Dec 1961 in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States.

• Birth of daughter Sabra A Howard:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6K3F-RNVD (accessed 15 March 2024)
Sabra A Howard born to Eliza.

• Birth of son Robert Dosier Tolson:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KSF-HBVF (accessed 15 March 2024)
Robert Dosier Tolson born to Eliza Gaskins.