Melissa (Holloway) Gracey (1871 - 1938)

Born 25 Oct 1871 in Illinois, United States

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Died 27 Dec 1938 at age 67 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Biography

Melissa "Dora" Holloway, daughter of James A. Holloway and Sidney Mandy (Whiteside) Holloway, was born on 25 Oct. 1871 in Illinois.^[1][2] She appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the home of her parents at Graham, Graham County, Kansas.^[3]

She married William Albert Young. son of James Davenport Young and Leona Adeline (Bookout) Young, about 1890.

She and William appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 White Rock, McDonald County, Missouri.^[4] She and William appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Justice Precinct 1, Wise County, Texas.^[5]

She married William B. Gracey^[6][1] She was identified as Mrs. Dora Gracey, Fort Worth, Texas in the obituary of her mother on 19 March 1925.^[7]

Dora died on 27 Dec. 1938 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas and was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery #01, Decatur, Wise County, Texas.^[1] Her obituary lists the names of her sons, daughter, and sister Mrs. Clara McAdams, Centerton, Benton County, Arkansas.^[2] Her memorial has a photo of her headstone and links to those of family members.^[8]

Census

17 June 1880

Graham, Graham County, Kansas

• James Holloway 33 Self (Head) b. TN clergyman.
• Sidney Holloway 33 Wife b. IL.
• John Holloway 11 Son b. IL.
• Mary Holloway 9 Daughter b. IL.
• Mellissa Holloway 7 Daughter b. IL.
• Flora Holloway 5 Daughter b. MO.
• Clarissa Holloway 2 Daughter b. KS.^[3]

19 June 1900

White Rock, McDonald County, Missouri.

• Wm Young 26 Head b. May 1884 MO m. 10 yrs. farmer.
• Dora Young 26 Wife b. Oct. 1883 IL m. 10 yrs. 5 children 4 living.
• Hazel Young 7 Daughter b. July 1892 AR.
• Herchel Young 5 Son b. Jan. 1895 MO.
• Hobart Young 2 Son b. Aug. 1897 MO.
• Hurley Young 3/12 Son b. Feb. 1900 MO.
• Molly Bookout 66 Grandmother b. Dec. 1833 TN widow 2 children 1 living.^[4]

9 May 1910

Justice Precinct 1, Wise County, Texas

• William A Young 36 Head m. 1. m. 21 yrs. b. MO farmer.
• Melissa E Young 36 Wife m.1. m. 21 yrs. b. IL 8 children 7 living.
• Hazel N Young 18 Daughter b. MO.
• Herschel I Young 15 Son b. MO farm laborer.
• Hugh H Young 12 Son b. MO.
• Hurley Young 10 Son b. MO farm laborer.
• Hestel V Young 8 Daughter b. TX.
• Harley Young 5 Son b. TX.
• Hadert L Young 1 Son b. TX.
• Burley Dixon 27 Brother-in-law m. 1. m. 5 yrs. b. MO farm laborer..^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Mrs Dora Gracey Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Dora Gracey Obituary Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, USA, 28 Dec. 1938, Wed. Page 15. Copy in images.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} James Holloway 1880 United States Federal Census
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Wm Young 1900 United States Federal Census
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} William A Young 1910 United States Federal Census
6. ↑ Dora Gracey U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
7. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #34338759 Sidney Mandy Holloway
8. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #43727597 Dora Holloway Gracey