Esther Elizabeth Clinton Dysart, daughter of James Porter and Leah Orr Dysart, was born July 18, 1836 in Marshall County, Tennessee.[1]
The 1850 U.S. Federal Census records James Dysart, age 45 born in Tennessee, as a farmer living in Marshall Co., Tennessee. In his household are Leah age 44, Susan D. age 18, Ester E.C. age 13, Robert Dysart age 20 and Alfred Dysart age 18. All were born in Tennessee.[2]
Esther Elizabeth Clinton Dysart (1836-1878), known as Clinton, also finished a sampler in 1851. The two sisters probably worked their samplers together, sharing materials and motifs.[3]
The 1860 U.S. Federal Census records James P. Dysart age 55 born in TN as a farmer living in District 6, Marshall Co., Tennessee. In his household are Leah age 54, and Ester C. age 23.[4]
The 1870 U.S. Federal Census records James Dysart age 65 born in TN as a farmer living in District 6, Marshall Co., Tennessee. In his household are Leah age 64 born in TN, Clinton (a female) aged 33 born in TN, Lucy (race Black) age 55 born in AL, Simon age 38 (race Black) born in TN recorded as a farmer and a citizen of the US, Annah age 17 (race Black) born in TN, Sallie age 7 (race Black) born in TN, Mary Dysart age 18 born in TN, and Annah age 25 born in TN.[5]
Esther Elizabeth Clinton Dysart died December 6, 1878. Clinton suffered from epilepsy and Susan cared for her younger sister until Clinton's death. According to the family, Clinton had a seizure, fell into the fireplace, and later died from her injuries.[6] She was buried in Palmetto Cemetery, Marshall County, Tennessee.[7]
Birth: Jul. 18, 1836 Death: Dec. 6, 1878
Burial: Palmetto Cemetery, Belfast, Marshall County, Tennessee, USA
Created by: gordon Record added: Jun 09, 2015 Find A Grave Memorial #147656033
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