In the 1900 census Ernest (age 14), Farm Hand, was the son of Lou Armstead in Justice Precinct 1, Hays, Texas.[1]
In the 1910 census Ernest (age 24), Laborer, was the married head of household in San Marcos Ward 2, Hays, Texas, United States. He was living with wife Lottie and an infant daughter.[2]
Earnest married Alberta Dobbins on 2 December 1916 in Hays, Texas, United States.[3]
In the 1920 census Earnest (age 30), Labor, was the married head of household in San Marcos, Hays, Texas. He was living with wife Alberta and two daughters from his previous marriage.[4]
In the 1930 census E (age 43), Stock Keeper, was the married head of household at 316 Center St, San Marcos, Hays, Texas, United States. He was living with wife Alberta, two daughter and a son.[5]
In the 1940 census Ernest (age 50), Porter, was the married head of household in San Marcos, Hays, Texas. He was living with wife Alberta and one son.[6]
Ernest, son of Sandy Arnstead & Lou Franklin, died (age 75) on 15 August 1964 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States.[7] According to his death certificate he was buried in the San Marcos Colored Cemetery.
Sources
↑1900 Census:
"1900 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hays, Texas; Roll: 1643; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0073 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #43606006 (accessed 29 December 2023)
Ernest Armstead (14), single son, Farm Hand, in household of Lou Armstead (55) in Justice Precinct 1, Hays, Texas. Born in Texas, USA.
↑1910 Census:
"1910 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1910; Census Place: San Marcos Ward 2, Hays, Texas; Roll: T624_1563; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1375576 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #28186265 (accessed 29 December 2023)
Ernest Armstead (24), married, Laborer, head of household in San Marcos Ward 2, Hays, Texas, USA. Born in Texas.
↑Marriage:
"Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1817-1965"
Original data: Marriage Records. Texas Marriages. Texas State Library and Archives Commission and various county clerk offices, Texas Ancestry Record 61383 #775467 (accessed 29 December 2023)
Earnest Armstead marriage to Alberta Dobbins on 2 Dec 1916 in Hays, Texas, USA.
↑1920 Census:
"1920 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1920; Census Place: San Marcos, Hays, Texas; Roll: T625_1816; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 67 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #43425347 (accessed 29 December 2023)
Earnest Armstard (30), married, Labor, head of household in San Marcos, Hays, Texas. Born in Texas.
↑1930 Census:
"1930 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1930; Census Place: San Marcos, Hays, Texas; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342074 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #63033721 (accessed 29 December 2023)
E W Armstead (43), married, Stock Keeper, head of household at 316 Center St, San Marcos, Hays, Texas, USA. Born in Texas.
↑1940 Census:
"1940 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1940; Census Place: San Marcos, Hays, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04060; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 105-2 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #155944699 (accessed 29 December 2023)
Ernest Armstead (50), married, Porter, head of household in San Marcos, Hays, Texas. Born in Texas.
↑Death:
"Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982"
Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982; Certificate Number: 47592 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2272 #561267 (accessed 29 December 2023)
Ernest William Arnstead death 15 Aug 1964 (born 25 Apr 1889), son of Sandy Arnstead & Lou Franklin, in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.
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