Sarah (Gilcrease) Atchison
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Sarah Frances (Gilcrease) Atchison (1871 - 1958)

Sarah Frances Atchison formerly Gilcrease aka Gilchrist, Gilcrest
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Biography

Sarah Frances (also spelled Francis) was born 04 November 1871 in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. She was the daughter of Thomas Percy Gilcrease (abt.1825-aft.1876) and Sarah Frances (Calhoun) Gilcrease (abt.1845-aft.1876). She passed away 17 August 1958 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States.[1]

When her cousin Edmond Messer Gilchrist submitted an affidavit in 1935, in a case involving a the question of the ownership of land in Texas, his statement outlined his relations. Sarah Frances was listed among them. He said, "...that Thomas P. (Tom) Gilchrist had seven children, two of which died in infancy; that two of his children, Bart Gilchrist and Mandy Gilchrist are dead; that Thomas P. Gilchrist, Jr., James Gilchrist and Frances Gilchrist are still living." A transcription of the full affidavit can be found in the profile for Edmond Messer Gilchrist.

At eight years of age, Sarah Frances was recorded in the 1880 United States Census for Mcleods, Clarke, Alabama, United States living with her older half-brother, M. B. Gilchrist aka Bartley Meredith Gilcrease , Her brother, Thomas, was also in the household.[2] Her brother, James, and sister, Amanda, were living in the household of W. M. Wood during that census.[3] It has been assumed, though not proven, that their parents had passed away and left them orphans.

She married Eli Franklin Atchison, referred to as E. F. Atchison in the marriage record, on 07 February 1889 in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. W. N. Molton, Justice of the Peace, performed the ceremony.[4]

Altogether, Sarah Frances and Eli Franklin Atchison were the parents of at least 9 children. Their first child was Bertha Nancy Atchison (Nutt) who was born 07 January 1890 in Alabama, United States and died 20 November 1973 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States.[5][6]

A second daughter, Maggie L. Atchison (Selman), was born in Texas, United States on 09 October 1893. Maggie died in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, United States on 12 November 1965, but was buried in Long Prairie Cemetery in Kerens, Navarro County, Texas, United States.[7][8]

Bertha and Maggie were enumerated with Eli and Sarah Frances in the 1900 United States Census for Justice Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas, United States, along with sister Lou A. (Lou Ann), born 01 June 1899[9]), and brother John (John Henry}, born 01 September 1897[10]), both of whom were born in Texas. It can be concluded that that the Atchisons moved to Texas sometime between 1890 and 1893. Another child, who was born and died between 1889 and 1900 was implied by the census. Eli and his neighbors were farmers.[11]

Son Joseph Thomas Atchison was born 18 September 1901 in Navarro, Navarro County, Texas, United States. He died 27 September 1952 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States.[12]

Son Curtis Atchison was born 18 January 1904 in Navarro, Navarro County, Texas, United States. He died March 28, 1922 in Freestone County, Texas, United States.[13]

On the 1910 United States Census for Justice Precinct 3, Navarro, Texas, United States, the household consisted of parents, Franklin and Frances Atchison, and children, Bertha, Magga, John, Anna, Curtis, and Lorene (Lorena Frances, born 20 May 1906[14].) One wonders why son Joseph T. is not listed in this census since he is still alive and shows up in subsequent records for the family. This record conflicted with the 1900 United States Census with regard to total number of children born to Frances and those which were still living--recording that Frances had only given birth to 7 children, all living.[15]

Son James Patterson Atchison was born 14 September 1910 in Navarro County, Texas, United States. He died 10 July 1973 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States.[16]

Eli Franklin Atchison died February 13, 1912 and is buried in Eureka Cemetery in Eureka, Waco, Navarro County, Texas, United States. His grave marker there is interesting--it is shaped like the trunk of a tree.[17]

Eight years later, Frances Atchison was widowed and listed as a boarder on the 1920 Census for Bossier, Louisiana, United States. In the same household were Josie, Curtis, Lorena, and James Atchison, all born in Texas. The children's names and approximate ages match up to other available records. It is not known why the family made this move to Louisiana nor how long they lived in Louisiana. [18]

In October of 1925, Sarah's son John was shot by a neighbor who had a dispute with him. John subsequently died on October 31st of his wounds and the neighbor was charged with his murder. The incident took place in Kerens, Navarro County, Texas, United States.[19][20][21]

At least by 1928, Sarah F. had returned to Texas and was living in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States at 1402 Peach Street, according to the Waco City Directory for that year.[22]

Sarah F Atchinson, on the 1930 Census for McLennan County, Texas, United States, was shown living in the household of her son Joe T. Atchison (misspelled Atchinson in the record.) Sarah Frances' son James P. is also in the household.[23]

In 1940, according to the United States Census for McLennan, Texas, United States, Sarah F Atchison, and her son James P. were living in the household of Joe T. Atchison, his wife Mirtie L, and their children.[24]

Sarah was living with her daughter, Bertha Nutt, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas when the 1950 United States Census was taken. Sarah's son, James, was also a member of the household.[25]

A scanned image of Sarah Frances' death certificate can be found at Ancestry.com.[26] The cause of her death on 17 August 1958 was "cerebrovascular occusion due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease" according to her attending physician Joseph H. Corbett. She was 86 years old and died at home.

On her Find A Grave memorial there is a picture of both Sarah Frances Atchison and her grave marker. In addition, there is a short obituary, which appeared in the Waco Times Herald on 18 August 1958, which gave the names of her children and the name of one brother, James Gilcrest . She was buried at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States.[27]

Sources

  1. ↑ "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3Z2-8RK : 13 March 2018), Sarah Frances Atchison, 17 Aug 1958; citing certificate number 46654, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,115,590.
  2. ↑ "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: 00036; Digital film/folder number: 005157225; FHL microfilm: 1254007; Image number: 317; Sheet number: 346; Sheet letter: C; Indexing batch: C55018-2
    FamilySearch Record: M4J4-J6T (accessed 22 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYY6-344G
    Francis Gilchrist (8), single sister, in household of M. B. Gilchrist (25) in Election Precinct 7 McLeod, Clarke, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama, United States.
  3. ↑ "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: 00060; Digital film/folder number: 005157225; FHL microfilm: 1254007; Image number: 316; Sheet number: 345; Sheet letter: B; Indexing batch: C55018-2
    FamilySearch Record: M4J4-PTT (accessed 22 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYY6-3W56
    W M W (20), married, Farmer, head of household in Election Precinct 7 McLeod, Clarke, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama, United States.
  4. ↑ WPA Indices to Marriage Records, by County, 1814-1935. Alabama Department of Archives and History, Montgomery, Alabama. Ancestry.com. Alabama, Marriage Indexes, 1814-1935 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.Image
  5. ↑ "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K364-SST : 13 March 2018), Sarah Gilchrist in entry for Bertha Nancy Nutt, 20 Nov 1973; citing certificate number 87198, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,242,948.
  6. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 February 2019), memorial page for Bertha Nancy Nutt (7 Jan 1890–20 Nov 1973), Find A Grave: Memorial #141779203 citing Waco Memorial Park, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by couchpotato (contributor 46553367).
  7. ↑ "Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JKQF-YLW : 15 February 2018), Sarah Gilcrest in entry for Maggie L. Selman, 12 Nov 1965; citing reference cn 27779, Department of Health, Montgomery; FHL microfilm 1,909,083.
  8. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 February 2019), memorial page for Maggie L. Atchison Selman (9 Oct 1893–12 Nov 1965), Find A Grave: Memorial #36017289, citing Long Prairie Cemetery, Kerens, Navarro County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by James Williams (contributor 46865917).
  9. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 February 2019), memorial page for Lou Anne Atchison Nichols (1 Jun 1899–20 Jun 1982), Find A Grave: Memorial #60852365, citing Gerald Cemetery, Gerald, McLennan County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Andrea Berger Walston (contributor 47029130).
  10. ↑ United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. Ancestry.com. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.Image
  11. ↑ "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 34; Digital film/folder number: 004118538; FHL microfilm: 1241662; Image number: 341; Sheet number: 10; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00763-1
    FamilySearch Record: M3PR-GH9 (accessed 22 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6WM9-B15
    Francis Atchison (29), wife, in household of Eli Atchison (31) in Justice Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas, United States. Born in Alabama.
    Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Eli Atchison M 31 Married Head Farmer Alabama
    Francis Atchison F 28 Married Wife Alabama
    Bertha Atchison F 10 Single Daughter Student Alabama
    Maggie Atchison F 6 Single Daughter Texas
    John Atchison M 3 Single Son Texas
    Lou A Atchison F 1 Single Daughter Texas
  12. ↑ "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3ZH-332 : 13 March 2018), Sarah Francis Gilchrest in entry for Joseph Thomas Atchison, 27 Sep 1952; citing certificate number 45517, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,113,628.
  13. ↑ "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3C8-YZG : 13 March 2018), Sarah Frances Gilchrest in entry for Curtis Atchison, 28 Mar 1922; citing certificate number 8048, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,074,543.
  14. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 February 2019), memorial page for Lorena Francis Nichols (20 May 1906–14 Apr 1988), Find A Grave: Memorial #60852364, citing Gerald Cemetery, Gerald, McLennan County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Andrea Berger Walston (contributor 47029130).
  15. ↑ "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 005157213; FHL microfilm: 1375593; Image number: 642; Sheet number: 21; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03566-0
    FamilySearch Record: M23T-QWJ (accessed 22 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBC-V77
    Francis Atchison (37), wife, in household of Franklin Atchison (41) in Justice Precinct 3, Navarro, Texas, United States. Born in Alabama.
    Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Franklin Atchison M 41 Married Head Farmer Alabama
    Francis Atchison F 37 Married Wife Alabama
    Bertha Atchison F 20 Single Daughter Farm Laborer Alabama
    Magga Atchison F 17 Single Daughter Farm Laborer Texas
    John Atchison M 13 Single Son Farm Laborer Texas
    Anna Atchison M 10 Single Daughter Texas
    Curtiss Atchison M 6 Single Son Texas
    Lorene Atchison F 4 Single Daughter Texas
  16. ↑ "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K38K-LJW : 13 March 2018), Sarah Frances Gilchrist in entry for James Patterson Atchison, 10 Jul 1973; citing certificate number 55082, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,242,846.
  17. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 February 2019), memorial page for Eli F. Atchison (15 Apr 1869–13 Feb 1912), Find A Grave: Memorial #32656068, citing Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Navarro County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Beth Ivie-Allen (contributor 24114498).
  18. ↑ "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 43; Digital film/folder number: 004965985; FHL microfilm: 1820607; Image number: 435; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01949-0
    FamilySearch Record: MVQD-735 (accessed 22 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RF9-R78
    Frances Atchison (52), widowed boarder, in household of Frances Atchison (52) in Police Jury Ward 6, Bossier, Louisiana, United States. Born in Alabama.
    Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Sebron S Rounsavall M 72 Widowed Head Farmer Louisiana
    Frances Atchison F 52 Widowed Boarder None Alabama
    Josie Atchison M 17 Single Boarder Farm Laborer Texas
    Curtis Atchison M 16 Single Boarder Farm Laborer Texas
    Lorena Atchison F 13 Single Boarder None Texas
    James Atchison M 8 Single Boarder None Texas
  19. ↑ Corsicana Daily Sun, 31 Oct 1925, Sat, Page 1 [Newspapers.com]
  20. ↑ Corsicana Daily Sun, 02 Nov 1925, Mon, Page 5 [Newspapers.com]
  21. ↑ Corsicana Daily Sun, 05 Nov 1925, Thu, Page 6 [Newspapers.com]
  22. ↑ Waco, Texas, City Directory, 1928. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.Image
  23. ↑ "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 33; Digital film/folder number: 004955230; FHL microfilm: 2342108; Image number: 78; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03713-7
    FamilySearch Record: HXJZ-C2M (accessed 22 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R8H-9GJK
    Sarah F Atchinson (58), widowed mother, in household of Joe T Atchinson (28) in Precinct 1, McLennan, Texas, United States. Born in Alabama.
    Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Joe T Atchinson M 28 Married Head Clerk - Caller Texas
    Mirtie L Atchinson F 22 Married Wife Texas
    Francies Atchinson F 4 Single Daughter Texas
    Joe L Atchinson M 2 Single Son Texas
    Sarah F Atchinson F 58 Widowed Mother Alabama
    James P Atchinson M 19 Single Brother Texas
  24. ↑ "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 45; Digital film/folder number: 005457450; Image number: 765; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: K4S3-BPL (accessed 22 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MY-8H2Z
    Sarah F Atchison (68), widowed mother, in household of Mirtie L Atchison (32) in Justice Precinct 1, McLennan, Texas, United States. Born in Alabama.
    Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Joe T Atchison M 38 Married Head Farmer Texas
    Mirtie L Atchison F 32 Married Wife Seamstress Texas
    Francis C Atchison F 14 Single Daughter Texas
    Joe Lee Atchison M 12 Single Son Texas
    Louie J Atchison M 9 Single Son Texas
    Sarah F Atchison F 68 Widowed Mother Alabama
    James P Atchison M 28 Single Brother Farmer Texas
    Welton W Atchison M 17 Single Nephew Texas
  25. ↑ "United States 1950 Census"
    citing Page: 79; Line: 1; Digital film/folder number: 108865748; Image number: 28
    FamilySearch Record: 6XP4-VGDK (accessed 22 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-GQHW-Q19X
    Sara F Atchison (79), widowed mother, in household of Bertha N Nutt (60 years) in Waco, McLennan, Texas, United States. Born in Alabama.
    Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Bertha N Nutt F 60 Widowed Head Baly Filter Alabama
    Sara F Atchison F 79 Widowed Mother Alabama
    James P Atchison M 39 Never married Brother Presser Texas
  26. ↑ Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982. Austin, Texas, USA. Ancestry.com. Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.Image
  27. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (accessed 10 February 2019), memorial page for Mrs Sarah Frances Gilcrest Atchison (4 Nov 1871–17 Aug 1958), Find A Grave: Memorial #120067926, citing Rosemound Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Slick (contributor 47388071).




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Gilchrist-1197 Nelda (Gilchrist) Spires
Unknown-313186 and Gilcrease-91 appear to represent the same person because: Same person--please compare dates, husband, children, etc.
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Gilchrist-1197 Nelda (Gilchrist) Spires
Hey David, Your Francis Atchison and my Sarah Frances Gilcrease Atchison are the same person. I'm going to propose a merge for them. I've also got a dupe on Eli Atchison, so I'll propose a merge on him, too. I just did a bio of her in the last week but basically just added him as husband. She was my Grandpa Jim's sister--my 2nd great-aunt. So, we must be blood-related distant cousins. Cool! Take care!
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