Frances (Yeargin) Baldwin (1816 - 1902)

Born 31 Oct 1816 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States [uncertain]

Wife of James Hiram Baldwin — married about 1833 in South Carolina, United States [uncertain]

Died 20 Oct 1902 at age 85 in Texas, United States

Biography

This profile is part of the Baldwin Name Study.

Frances Yeargin was born on October 31, 1816, in Greenville, South Carolina, United States, the daughter of Devereaux Yeargain.

Early Life

More research is needed.

Marriage

Frances (14) married Hiram Baldwin (20) (born about 1810 in South Carolina) in 1831 in South Carolina. No marriage record has yet been found.

In 1850, Frances (33) was living in Cherokee, Alabama with her husband, Hiram (40); their children, Eli (17), Eliza (13), John (15), Susan (11), Margaret (9), Martha (6), Mary (6), William (4), Sarah (2), and Charles (4 months). ^[1]

Frances's husband died between 1850 and 1860, but no death or burial record has been found.

In 1860, Frances (43) was living with her children Eli C (25), Jane (19), Mary (16), Martha (15), Wm (14), Sarah (12), Rufus (10), and Amanda Baldwin (6). ^[2]

Frances's son Eli died at the Battle of Shiloh on April 6, 1862.

In 1880, Frances (63) was living in household of her son-in-law Balus Allen (27) in Greenwood, Etowah County, Alabama, with her daughter, Catherine Allen (22); and her grandchildren James Allen (4), and Genery Allen (2). ^[3]

In 1900, Frances (83) was still living in the household of her son-in-law and daughter Ralos E and Catherine Allen, but the family had moved westward and lived in Justice Precinct 3, Grayson County, Texas. Also in the household were Montgomery Allen (22), and Mary C Allen (17). ^[4]

Death / Burial

Frances died on October 20, 1902, in Texas, aged 85. She was buried in Highland Cemetery, Melissa, Collin County, Texas.^[5]

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• John Baldwin
• Susan Baldwin
• Margaret Baldwin
• Martha Baldwin
• Mary Baldwin
• William Baldwin
• Charles Baldwin
• Sarah Baldwin
• Jane Baldwin
• Wm Baldwin
• Rufus Baldwin
• Amanda Baldwin
• James Allen
• Genery Allen
• Montgomery Allen
• Mary C Allen

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: MHPY-4R2 : accessed 29 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6QKS-WR
   Frances Baldwin (37) in Cherokee, Alabama, United States. Born in South Carolina
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 35; Digital film/folder number: 004187293; FHL microfilm: 2345; Image number: 208; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01174-6.
2. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: MHD5-T96 : accessed 29 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBF-9CB8
   Francis Baldwin (47) at 1st Division, Cherokee, Alabama, United States. Born in S C
   citing Page: 59; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005165576; FHL microfilm: 803005; Image number: 257; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01684-4.
3. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: M4JN-165 : accessed 29 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYYY-N2K
   Francis Baldwin (68), widowed mother-in-law, At Home, in household of Balus Allen (27) in Greenwood, Etowah, Alabama, United States. Born in South Carolina, United States
   citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00009; Digital film/folder number: 005157231; FHL microfilm: 1254013; Image number: 315; Sheet number: 403; Sheet letter: A; Indexing batch: C55033-3.
4. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: M3G6-61V : accessed 29 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-67S9-Z4W
   Francis Baldwin (84), widowed mother-in-law, in household of Ralos E Allen (53) in Justice Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, United States. Born in South Carolina
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 53; Digital film/folder number: 004118494; FHL microfilm: 1241640; Image number: 177; Sheet number: 15; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00754-5.
5. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6647417/frances-baldwin: accessed), memorial page for Frances Baldwin (31 Oct 1816–20 Oct 1902), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6647417, citing Highland Cemetery, Melissa, Collin County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Richard Hollis (contributor 46868975).

See also:

• Burial:

"BillionGraves Index," database
(FamilySearch Record: QVTQ-WXNJ : accessed 29 February 2024)
http://billiongraves.com/pages/record/person/12121422
FRANCIS BALDWIN burial (died on 20 Oct 1902) in Melissa, Collin, Texas, United States. Born on 31 Oct 1816
citing BillionGraves (http://www.billiongraves.com : 2012), Burial at Highland Cemetery, Melissa, Collin, Texas, United States.