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Melvina (Toby) Amos (1862 - 1943)

Melvina "Viney" Amos formerly Toby aka Tobey
Born in Oakalla, Burnet, Texas, United Statesmap
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Wife of — married 13 Dec 1877 in Lampasas, Texas, United Statesmap
[children unknown]
Died at age 80 in Alice, Jim Wells, Texas, United Statesmap
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Biography

This person was in a record in 1862.[1]

In the 1870 census Malvina (age 7) was in Justice Precinct 2, Burnet, Texas, United States.[2]

Melvina married A C J Dragoo on 13 December 1877 in Lampasas, Texas, United States.[3]

Melvina married A. C. J. Dragoo on 13 December 1877 in Lampasas, Texas, United States.[4]

Melvina's daughter Winnie Laura Dragoo was born on 8 October 1878 in Burnet, Texas, United States.[5]

In the 1880 census Viney (age 19) was the daughter of Nathaniel Toby in Burnet, Texas, United States.[6]

Melvina's son Andrew Nathaniel Dragoo was born on 22 October 1880 in Burnet, Texas, United States.[7]

Melvina's daughter Lily Myrtle Amos was born on 5 December 1891 in Oakalla, Burnet, Texas, United States.[8]

Melvina's daughter Willie Maud Amos was born on 10 May 1894 in Bell, Texas, United States.[9]

Melvina's son James Euel Amos was born on 4 July 1896 in Milam, Texas, United States.[10]

In the 1900 census M (age 38) was the wife of J P Amos in Justice Precinct 5, Lavaca, Texas, United States.[11]

In the 1910 census Melvina (age 48) was the wife of James P Amos in Justice Precinct 3, Nueces, Texas, United States.[12]

Vina's daughter Lula Lowe died on 10 July 1914 in Ganado, Jackson, Texas, United States.[13]

In the 1920 census Melvina (age 57) was the wife of J P Amos in Jim Wells, Texas, United States.[14]

In the 1940 census Melvina (age 77) was the widowed mother-in-law of Harry Lindeman in Justice Precinct 1, Jim Wells, Texas, United States.[15]

This person was in a record in 1943.[16]

This person was in a record in 1943.[17]

This person was in a record in 1943.[18]

Melvina, daughter of Avery Tobey & Winnie Edde, died (age 80) on 16 February 1943 in Alice, Jim Wells, Texas, United States.[19]

Melvina died on 16 February 1943 and was buried in Sinton, San Patricio, Texas, United States.[20]

Melvina's son Andrew Nathaniel Dragoo died on 28 November 1953 in Sinton, San Patricio, Texas, United States.[21]

Melvina's son James E Amos died in 1957 in Election Precinct 11 Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, United States.[22]

Melvina's son Johnnie William Newton Amos died on 13 July 1962 in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, United States.[23]

Laura's daughter Laura Winnie Hollon Lane died on 19 December 1964 in Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, United States.[24]

Melvina's daughter Ima Murl Cooper died on 23 December 1972 in Alice, Jim Wells, Texas, United States.[25]

Melvina's daughter Winnie Laura Dragoo was baptized in Burnet, Texas, United States.[26]

Melvina's son Andrew Nathaniel Dragoo was baptized in Burnet, Texas, United States.[27]


Sources

  1. ↑ Legacy NFS Source: Melvina Tobey - Government record: Death record or certificate: birth: 8 September 1862; Oakalla, Burnet, Texas, United States
    Paper, Death Certificate or Record, Government office, Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics, Jim Wells County Office, 503 Cameron Street, Alice, TX, USA, Page number: None provided on record
    Government record: Death record or certificate: birth: 8 September 1862; Oakalla, Burnet, Texas, United States

    Father incorrectly declared by Harry Lindeman to be Avery Tobey (BP-Missouri). Mother incorrectly listed as Winnie Edde (BP-Missouri).
  2. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
    citing Page: 33; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 33; Digital film/folder number: 004275547_004_M9CN-Z7T; FHL microfilm: 000553076; Image number: 33; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01552-3
    FamilySearch Record: MXG2-6DK (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-X47S-94D
    Malvina Tobey (7) in Justice Precinct 2, Burnet, Texas, United States. Born in Texas.
  3. ↑ Marriage: "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965"
    citing Marriage, citing Lampasas, Texas, United States, Texas State Library, Archives Division, and various Texas county clerks; FHL microfilm 1,433,156
    FamilySearch Record: Q2ZB-FNK7 (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BB-VSQ8-6 Image number 01175
    Melvina Toby marriage to A C J Dragoo on 13 Dec 1877 in Lampasas, Texas, United States.
  4. ↑ Marriage: "Texas Marriages, 1837-1973"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007377922; FHL microfilm: 1433156
    FamilySearch Record: V2M6-333 (accessed 20 March 2024)
    Melvina Toby marriage to A. C. J. Dragoo on 13 Dec 1877 in Lampasas, Texas, United States.
  5. ↑ Birth of daughter Winnie Laura Dragoo: "Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007625352; FHL microfilm: 1672710
    FamilySearch Record: VR3M-2Z5 (accessed 20 March 2024)
    Winnie Laura Dragoo born to Melvina Tobey on 8 Oct 1878 in Burnet, Texas, United States.
  6. ↑ 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: 00045; Digital film/folder number: 005162527; FHL microfilm: 1255293; Image number: 271; Sheet number: 133; Sheet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: MFF5-VS4 (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB6-SP7D
    Viney Toby (19) daughter in household of Nathaniel Toby (73) in Burnet, Texas, United States. Born in Texas, United States.
  7. ↑ Birth of son Andrew Nathaniel Dragoo: "Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007625352; FHL microfilm: 1672710; Record number: 2; Packet letter: G
    FamilySearch Record: 4LVJ-R3PZ (accessed 20 March 2024)
    Andrew Nathaniel Dragoo born to Melvina Tobey on 22 Oct 1880 in Burnet, Texas, United States.
  8. ↑ Birth of daughter Lily Myrtle Amos: "Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007625350; FHL microfilm: 1672712
    FamilySearch Record: VR39-MYV (accessed 20 March 2024)
    Lily Myrtle Amos born to Melvina Toby on 5 Dec 1891 in Oakalla, Burnet, Texas, United States.
  9. ↑ Birth of daughter Willie Maud Amos: "Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007620916; FHL microfilm: 1638501; Record number: 1369; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: 4LGY-YJMM (accessed 20 March 2024)
    Willie Maud Amos born to Melvina Tobey on 10 May 1894 in Bell, Texas, United States.
  10. ↑ Birth of son James Euel Amos: "Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007614603; FHL microfilm: 1481528; Record number: 9958932
    FamilySearch Record: 4LHN-2YW2 (accessed 20 March 2024)
    James Euel Amos born to Melvina Tobey on 4 Jul 1896 in Milam, Texas, United States.
  11. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 52; Digital film/folder number: 004118528; FHL microfilm: 1241653; Image number: 783; Sheet number: 17; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00760-6
    FamilySearch Record: M3PC-YYQ (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6GBZ-B5L
    M V Amos (38), wife, in household of J P Amos (47) in Justice Precinct 5, Lavaca, Texas, United States. Born in Texas.
  12. ↑ 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: 005157215; FHL microfilm: 1375595; Image number: 480; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03565-4
    FamilySearch Record: XMBQ-N9Y (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB7-9CPB
    Melvina Amos (48), wife, in household of James P Amos (57) in Justice Precinct 3, Nueces, Texas, United States. Born in Texas.
  13. ↑ Death of daughter Lula Lowe: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005145350; FHL microfilm: 2051128; Image number: 1360
    FamilySearch Record: K37R-YJL (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GY1V-86R
    Vina Tobey in death record for daughter Lula Lowe 10 Jul 1914 in Ganado, Jackson, Texas, United States.
  14. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 82; Digital film/folder number: 004968875; FHL microfilm: 1821821; Image number: 391; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03129-5
    FamilySearch Record: MCSW-M7Y (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RV8-TMP
    Melvina A Amos (57), wife, in household of J P Amos (66) in Jim Wells, Texas, United States. Born in Texas.
  15. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 45; Digital film/folder number: 005457001; Image number: 269; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: KW2W-73Z (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MY-DHDY
    Melvina Amos (77), widowed mother-in-law, in household of Harry Lindeman (52) in Justice Precinct 1, Jim Wells, Texas, United States. Born in Texas.
  16. ↑ Legacy NFS Source: Melvina Tobey - death: 16 February 1943; Alice, Jim Wells, Texas, United States
    Family History letter (Dragoo/Tobey), Elba Hollon Hunter
    death: 16 February 1943; Alice, Jim Wells, Texas, United States

    Copy in my possession
    birth: 8 September 1862; Oakalla, Burnet, Texas, United States

    Copy in my possession
  17. ↑ Legacy NFS Source: Melvina Tobey - death: 16 February 1943; Alice, Jim Wells, Texas, United States
    Death Certificate or Record, Page number: Jim Wells County Death Records, Book 1-C, pg. 316
    death: 16 February 1943; Alice, Jim Wells, Texas, United States

    Primary cause of death: Apolexy. Contributory causes of death: Certerio sclerosis hypertension.
  18. ↑ Legacy NFS Source: Melvina Tobey - death: 16 February 1943; Alice, Jim Wells, Texas, United States
    Diary (January 1940-July 1943), Winnie Laura Dragoo Hollon Lane, Jacqueline J. Hancock, 1335 W. 1st Place, Mesa, AZ 85201, 480-668-6761, Page number: Inside front cover (in pencil)
    death: 16 February 1943; Alice, Jim Wells, Texas, United States
    birth: 8 September 1862; Oakalla, Burnet, Texas, United States
  19. ↑ Death: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005144899; FHL microfilm: 2137249; Image number: 3079
    FamilySearch Record: KS1P-GK5 (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9B9N-SP1T
    Melvina Amos death 16 Feb 1943 (born 8 Sep 1862), daughter of Avery Tobey & Winnie Edde, in Alice, Jim Wells, Texas, United States.
  20. ↑ Burial: "Find a Grave Index"
    citing record ID 63067314, Find a Grave
    FamilySearch Record: QV2Z-64S7 (accessed 20 March 2024)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #63067314
    Melvina Tobey Amos burial (died on 16 Feb 1943) in Sinton, San Patricio, Texas, United States of America. Born on 8 Sep 1862.
  21. ↑ Death of son Andrew Nathaniel Dragoo: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005145361; FHL microfilm: 2113986; Image number: 2131
    FamilySearch Record: K3WM-3MS (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GY14-Z1MM
    Melvina Toby in death record for son Andrew Nathaniel Dragoo 28 Nov 1953 in Sinton, San Patricio, Texas, United States.
  22. ↑ Death of son James E Amos: "Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004339007; FHL microfilm: 1908918; Image number: 711; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: I10019-2
    FamilySearch Record: JKQR-LTT (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-XHGQ-2MP
    Melvina Toby in death record for son James E Amos 1957 in Election Precinct 11 Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, United States.
  23. ↑ Death of son Johnnie William Newton Amos: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005144775; FHL microfilm: 2117023; Image number: 2905
    FamilySearch Record: KSBZ-T3M (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBB-Q9WG
    Melvina Tobey in death record for son Johnnie William Newton Amos 13 Jul 1962 in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, United States.
  24. ↑ Death of daughter Laura Winnie Hollon Lane: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005165849; FHL microfilm: 2117654; Image number: 1792
    FamilySearch Record: K3F7-HRJ (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GY19-7732
    Laura Hollon in death record for daughter Laura Winnie Hollon Lane 19 Dec 1964 in Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, United States.
  25. ↑ Death of daughter Ima Murl Cooper: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005145687_003_M996-5RM; FHL microfilm: 2242245; Image number: 321
    FamilySearch Record: K3ZR-47J (accessed 20 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GY19-933N
    Melvina Toby in death record for daughter Ima Murl Cooper 23 Dec 1972 in Alice, Jim Wells, Texas, United States.
  26. ↑ Baptism of daughter Winnie Laura Dragoo: "Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007625352; FHL microfilm: 1672710; Record number: 15222174
    FamilySearch Record: 4L4C-LT3Z (accessed 20 March 2024)
    Melvina Tobey's daughter Winnie Laura Dragoo baptism in Burnet, Texas, United States.
  27. ↑ Baptism of son Andrew Nathaniel Dragoo: "Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007625352; FHL microfilm: 1672710; Record number: 15221889
    FamilySearch Record: 4L4Z-Y8MM (accessed 20 March 2024)
    Melvina Tobey's son Andrew Nathaniel Dragoo baptism in Burnet, Texas, United States.


See also:

  • Stogner, Dixie M., comp. Genealogical Research. July 1999. Family group sheets, notes and other miscellaneous items. Lubbock, Texas, United States.



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