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William Franklin Pearson (1847 - 1920)

William Franklin Pearson
Born in Reidville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, United Statesmap
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Son of and
Brother of , and
Husband of — married 15 Apr 1865 in North Carolinamap
Husband of — married 15 May 1884 in Fayette, Howard Co., MOmap
Father of , and
Died at age 73 in Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, United Statesmap
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Biography

This profile is part of the Pearson Name Study.

William Franklin Pearson was born on June 30, 1847 in Reidville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, United States, son of Thomas William Pearson (1817–1892) and Ronzilla Elana Gregory (1826–1899).

In 1850, William (3) was living in Eastern District, Rockingham with his brother, Thomas (12); and T W Peerson (32), R S Peerson (24), and T F Peerson (0). [1]

In 1860, William (13) was living in Southern Division, Rockingham with his mother, Ronzilla E (38); his siblings, Thomas W (42), Thomas F G (11), James H (undefined), and Jacob (1); and William F Pearson (13), John M Pearson (8), and Pinckny W Pearson (6). [2]

William (17) married Martha Ann Terrell (23) (born in 1841 in North Carolina) on April 15, 1865 in North Carolina.[3] [4]

William (36) married Martha Ann Robinson (19) (born on August 19, 1864 in New Franklin, Howard Co., Missouri; daughter of [father] and [mother]) on May 15, 1884 in Fayette, Howard Co., MO.[3] [4]

In 1900, William (53) was living in Dry Creek, Howell with his wife, Martha A (49); and Wm T Pearson (50), Mamie Pearson (12), Adis B Pearson (5), Vernie Pearson (1/12), and Allie Caldwell (19). [5]

In 1910, William (63) was living in Springfield Ward 8, Greene with his wife, Martha A (45); and William F Pearson (61), Odis B Pearson (15), and Verno R Pearson (10). [6]

In 1920, William (73) was living in Springfield Ward 5, Greene with his wife, Martha (55); and William Pearson (72), Ottis Pearson (24), and Bernie Pearson (19). [7]

William died on October 19, 1920 in Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, aged 73. He was buried in Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.[8]

Research Notes

  • William was a confederate soldier in the Civil War. See Find-A-Grave Memorial. He was buried in the Confederate National Cemetery in Springfield, MO.
  • Children by his first wife Martha Terrell Pearson were born in Greene Co., IN, and children by his second wife Martha Robinson were born in Missouri.

Sources

  1. ↑ 1850 Census: "1850 United States Federal Census"
    The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Eastern District, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: 643; Page: 27a; Line Number: 7
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8054 #12967333 (accessed 3 March 2024)
    Wm F Peerson (2) in Eastern District, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA. Born in North Carolina.
    Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
    T W Peerson M 32 Farmer North Carolina
    R S Peerson F 24 North Carolina
    Wm F Peerson M 2 North Carolina
    T F Peerson M 0 North Carolina
    Thomas Peerson M 12 North Carolina
  2. ↑ 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census"
    The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Southern Division, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: M653_912; Page: 48; Family History Library Film: 803912
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #38978128 (accessed 3 March 2024)
    William F Pearson (13) in Southern Division, Rockingham, North Carolina. Born in North Carolina.
    Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
    Thomas W Pearson M 42 Farmer North Carolina
    Ronzilla E Pearson F 38 North Carolina
    William F Pearson M 13 North Carolina
    Thomas F G Pearson M 11 North Carolina
    John M Pearson M 8 North Carolina
    Pinckny W Pearson M 6 North Carolina
    James H Pearson M North Carolina
    Jacob Pearson M 1 North Carolina
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Marriage: "Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002"
    Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1171 #5162060 (accessed 3 March 2024)
    William T Pearson marriage to Martha A Robinson on 18 May 1884 in Franklin Township, Howard, Missouri, USA.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Marriage: "North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011"
    Original data: North Carolina County Registers of Deeds. Microfilm. Record Group 048. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, NC
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60548 #3658357 (accessed 3 March 2024)
    William F Pearson marriage to Martha Ann Terrell on 15 Apr 1865 in Rockingham, North Carolina, USA.
  5. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1900; Census Place: Dry Creek, Howell, Missouri; Roll: 860; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0053
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #29582110 (accessed 3 March 2024)
    Wm T Pearson, married, Farmer, head of household in Dry Creek, Howell, Missouri. Born in North Carolina, USA.
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Wm T Pearson M White 50 Married Head Farmer North Carolina, USA
    Martha A Pearson F White 49 Married Wife Missouri, USA
    Mamie Pearson F White 12 Single Daughter Missouri, USA
    Adis B Pearson M White 5 Single Son Missouri, USA
    Vernie Pearson M White 1/12 Single Son Missouri, USA
    Allie Caldwell F White 19 Single Servant Housekeeper Missouri, USA
  6. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T624_782; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374795
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #14358357 (accessed 3 March 2024)
    William F Pearson (61), married, Carpenter, head of household in Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri, USA. Born in North Carolina.
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    William F Pearson M White 61 Married Head Carpenter North Carolina
    Martha A Pearson F White 45 Married Wife Missouri
    Odis B Pearson M White 15 Single Son Missouri
    Verno R Pearson M White 10 Single Son Missouri
  7. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1920; Census Place: Springfield Ward 5, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T625_915; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 38
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #78355824 (accessed 3 March 2024)
    William Pearson (72), married, Carpenter, head of household in Springfield Ward 5, Greene, Missouri. Born in North Carolina.
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    William Pearson M White 72 Married Head Carpenter North Carolina
    Martha Pearson F White 55 Married Wife Missouri
    Ottis Pearson M White 24 Single Son Machine Opr Missouri
    Bernie Pearson M White 19 Single Son Machine Opr Missouri
  8. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3279600/william_franklin-pearson: accessed), memorial page for William Franklin Pearson (30 Jun 1847–19 Oct 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 3279600, citing Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Governor Gordon Browning Museum (contributor 50169716).




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