WALTON CEMETERY

Panola Co., Texas

Researched by

Marylee Watson Knight and Margaret Crawford

 

From Carthage, take US Hwy. 79 S.  Go 5.4 miles to County Road 227. Turn Right.  Cemetery is about 1/2 mile on left.

As of May 20, 1996, there were 51 unknown stones.

A-B    C    D-E    F-G    H-L    M   N-P    Q-R    S-Z    Others without markers

NAME Date of Birth & Location Date of Death & Location Parents Spouse Children Additional Information
Nelson, Infant Girl 1905 1905        
Nelson, Joseph Ethel  1876 1931   Leila A. Duke

m. November 6, 1898 F-451, Panola Co., TX

   
Nelson, Leila A. Duke 1879

Panola Co., TX

1958

 

M: Sarah Ella Etheredge born 1859 in AL

F: George A. Duke born 1854 in AL

Joseph E. Nelson

m. November 6, 1898 F-451, Panola Co., TX

  1880 Census p.13
Nelson, Leo Allen 1902 1903        
Nelson, Vera Lucille 1907 1915        
Nelson, Zonnie May 1900 1905        
Owens, Shirley Jean Brewster June 6,1948

Henderson, TX

March 31, 1991

Ft. Worth, TX

M: Annie Jean Chalmers born 1926 in England

F: James Turner Brewster born 1920 in TX

Danny Owens (divorced)

1.Spencer Owens

2.Tyron Owens

3.Nichole Owens

 
Parker, Mark David December 13, 1964 August 11, 1995 M: Mary Ellena Ault

F: Walter Marlin Parker 

     
Parker, Mary Ellena Ault      

M: Addie May Jones

F: James Jefferson Ault

Walter Marlin Parker 1. Marlin Scott Parker 

2. Mark David Parker (1964-1995)

 
Parker, Walter Marlin      M: Amanda Jane McLeroy

F: James Alton Parker

Mary Ellena Ault 1. Marlin Scott Parker 

2. Mark David Parker (1964-1995)

WW II
Pellham, Gussie 1896 1991       WW I
Pellham, Johnnie Maurine Brewster     M: Maggie Beatrice “Bea” Lawrence born 1906 in TX

F: Joseph Gussie Brewster born 1896 in TX

Woodrow Pellham    
Pellham, Woodrow April 29, 1919 February 13, 1985   Johnnie Maurine Brewster    
Perry, June            
Phillips, Alma 1889 1968        
Phillips, Eunice Lawrence January 11, 1917 October 24, 1997   Robert Earl Phillips    
Phillips, Herbert November 16, 1895 June 10, 1900 M: Mittie B. Hawkins

F: James Sanford Phillips

    1900 Census p.123
Phillips, J. M. 1853 1890         
Phillips, James Edgar February 4, 1889

Panola Co., TX

February 23, 1901

 

M: Nancy Estelle Etheredge born 1865 in AL

F: John Wesley Phillips born 1865 in AL

    1900 Census p.73
Phillips, James Sanford February 7, 1870

TX

September 19, 1934

 

M: Rhoda Ann May born 1844 in GA

F: Dr. Peter Sanford Phillips in GA 

Mittie B. Hawkins

m. November 4, 1894 F-040, Panola Co., TX

1.Herbert Phillips 1895 

2.Velma Phillips 1897

1870 Census p.22

1880 Census p.14

1900 Census p.123     

Phillips, James 1882 1886         
Phillips, Jessie C. 1893 ?   Maggie Belle Ritter m. December 17, 1911 I-419, Panola Co., TX   1900 Census p.34

Note: Maggie is buried in Gary Cem. She is on 1900 p.272 as the niece of  Ada C. Kern and Jeff D. Ball. And the daughter of Mary E. Ball 1853 TX and James H. Ritter 1843 TX m.C-074, 1880 p.144.

Phillips, Joe Mary February 9, 1899

TX

November 3, 1905

 

M: Nancy Estelle Etheredge

F: John Wesley Phillips

    1900 Census p.73
Phillips, John Wesley April 1, 1865

Monroe Co., AL

January 7, 1925

Panola Co., TX

M: Rhoda Ann May

F: Dr. Peter Sanford Phillips

Nancy Estelle Etheredge

m. January 12, 1888 E-029

1.James Edgar Phillips 1889

2.Olive Phillips 1892

3. Mary Viva Phillips 1893

4. Joe Mary Phillips 1899

1870 Census p.22

1880 Census p.14

1900 Census p.73

Phillips, Linus 1888 1888        
Phillips, Lowell T. 1901 1961   Ona B.

m. May 13, 1926

   
Phillips, Martha 1861 1900        
Phillips, Mittie Beatrice Hawkins October 1, 1876 November 19, 1955 M: Mary F. A. Bellamy

F: John T. Hawkins

James Sanford Phillips

m. November 4, 1894 F-040

1.Herbert Phillips 1895 

2.Velma Phillips 1897

1880 Census p.139

1900 Census p.123   

Phillips, Nancy Estelle Etheredge April 5, 1865

Garland, Butler Co., AL

May 6, 1946

Panola Co., TX

M: Mary Caroline Ross born 1826 in SC

F: Edmund Etheredge born 1808 in GA

John Wesley Phillips

m. January 12, 1888 E-029 Panola Co., TX

1.James Edgar Phillips 1889

2.Olive Phillips 1892

3. Mary Viva Phillips 1893

4. Joe Mary Phillips 1899

1870 Census p.30
Phillips, Robert Earl December 26, 1908 December 25, 1988   Eunice Lawrence    
Phillips, Samuel 1875 1882        
Phillips, Zillah 1881 ?        
Pickron, Margie Faye Mangham Hanks Fite December 13, 1918

Panola Co., TX

2000

 

M: Dovie Panetta Tuttle born c1889

F: L. D. Mangham born 1887 in Panola Co., TX

Spouse #1: Morris Clifton Hanks

Spouse #2: Joe Ben Fite

Spouse #3: Woodrow Wilson Pickron
By Spouse #1:

1. Judy Hanks married Charlie Ray Newman

 
Pierce, A. C. April 9, 1912

Panola Co., TX

January 7, 1953

Panola Co., TX

M: Fannie Bell McNeese born 1873 in TX 

F: Will Austin Pierce born 1875 in TX

Levenia English   Veteran of WW II
Pierce, Adeline T. Dukes December 1852

AL

1906

Panola Co., TX

Mary Elizabeth __ Dukes b.1831 (was a widow in 1870 in Adeline’s home) John Lemuel Pierce, Sr.

m. January 30, 1867 B-275, Panola Co., TX

1.Arrie Della Pierce (1870-1956) married James Edward Bruster (1864- 1947) 

2.William Austin Pierce (1875-1951) married Fannie Belle McNeese (1873- 1918)

3. Laura Annie B. Pierce (1876-1937)  married Robert A. Thompson (1875- 1902)

4. Mary Elizabeth Pierce (1880-1952)  married Thomas F. “Tom” Tidwell (1883-1929)

5.Alvin Carey “Alvy” Pierce (1885-1931) married Maggie Naomi Cockrell (1887-1943)

6.Clara Adelle Pierce (1886-1897)

7.Thomas Edward Pierce (1890-1967)

8.John Lemuel Pierce, Jr. (1891- 1971) married Gertie Lois Lawrence (1900-1985)

9.Royal Herman Pierce (1893-1957) married Katie Lee Briggs (1897-1976) 

10.Hoyt Pierce (1894-1915) Versie Futch [Pierce Austin] (1895-1991)
1870 Census p.37

1880 Census p.143

1900 Census p.79

Note: 1900 Census said Adeline had 12 children with 9 living.

Pierce, Albert Lee  September 5, 1885

Panola Co., TX

April 1, 1940

Panola Co., TX

M: Matilda F. Dukes Davis born 1845 in AL

F: Alfred G. Pierce born 1845 in TN

Betty B. Clark

1.Walter Lee Pierce married Ouida Faye Morris

2.Frances Laverne Pierce married Buck Rushing

3.Betty Joe Pierce married J. W. Collins

4.James Alfred Pierce married Ouida Pearl Cammorn

5.Lessie Vivian Pierce married John Daniel Nix

1900 Census p.284
Pierce, Alfred G. 1845

TN

July 10, 1885

Panola Co., TX

M: Tabitha Herrin born 1815 in TN

F: Benjamin Pierce

Mrs. Matilda F. Dukes Davis

m. January 17, 1867 B-269, Panola Co., TX

1.Stepdaughter Alice Davis 1861-before 1900

2.Amanda D. “Nettie” Pierce (1867-1946) married Joseph W. “Joe” Brewster (1857-1940)

3.Minnie Arra Pierce (1869-1954) married Pleasant Grey Conner (1866-1940)

4.Ola T. Pierce (1871- 1899) married Joseph W. “Joe” Brewster (1857-1940)

5.Sarah L. “Sallie” Pierce (1873-1963) married Jabus Dawson Brassell (1879-1964) (Buried in Oddfellow Cem)

6.Sophronia “Tronnie” Pierce (1875-aft 1910) married William R. Bonner (m. Feb 24, 1910)

7.John T. Pierce (1878-bef. 1900) (on 1880 Census)

8.Bertha Pierce (1883-aft. 1906) married J. A. Wilson (m.Nov 16, 1906)

9.Albert Lee Pierce (1885-1940) married Betty B. Clark (1895-1992)
1850 Census #246

1860 Census

1870 Census p.17

1880 Census p.137

Other: Veteran of the Civil War

Note: 1900 census states wife had 10 children
Pierce, Alvin Carey “Alvie” August 6, 1885

Panola Co., TX

March 11, 1931

Panola Co., TX

M: Adaline T. Dukes born 1852 in AL

F: John L. Pierce born 1838 in TN

Maggie Naomi Cockrell

m November 17, 1912 I-541, Panola Co., TX

1.Willie Ennis Pierce 1913-1964 married Laverne Haynes 1900 Census p.79
Pierce, Betty B. Clark October 22, 1895

Panola Co., TX

May 27, 1992

Panola Co., TX

M: Bettie McLemore born 1858 in MS

F: Joseph Clark born 1855 in NC

Albert Lee Pierce

1.Walter Lee Pierce married Ouida Faye Morris

2.Frances Laverne Pierce married Buck Rushing

3.Betty Joe Pierce married J. W. Collins

4.James Alfred Pierce married Ouida Pearl Cammorn

5.Lessie Vivian Pierce married John Daniel Nix

1900 Census p.1

Other: Neice of Cornelia A. Clark c1849  NC and O. Frank Ramsey 1829 TN

Pierce, Clara Adelle December 6, 1883

Panola Co., TX

 

December 6, 1897

Panola Co., TX

age 12

M: Adeline T. Duke born 1852 in AL

F: John L. Pierce born 1838 in TN

     
Pierce, Claude March 5, 1916

Panola Co., TX

April 8, 1980

 

M: Versie Futch Pierce Austin (1895-1991)

F: Hoyt Pierce (1994-1915) in TX 

    Other: Twin of Clyde Pierce
Pierce, Clyde March 5, 1916

Panola Co., TX

February 26, 1935

age 19

M: Versie Futch Pierce Austin (1895-1991)

F: Hoyt Pierce (1994-1915) in TX

Other: Twin of Claude Pierce
Pierce, Fannie Bell McNeese August 22, 1873

Panola Co., TX

March 14, 1918

Panola Co., TX

M: Sarah J. Bruster born 1853 in TN

F: Jackson J. McNeese born 1852 in TX

Will Austin Pierce

m. November 13, 1898 F-458, Panola Co., TX

1.Lillian V. Pierce (1899-1905)

2.Bessie Mae Pierce (1902-1994) married Hyson Cathey (1899- 1965)

3.Euel Pierce, Sr. (1905-1972) married Johnnie Elizabeth Biggs (1914-1995) (Buried in Rehobeth Cem.)

4.Austin Pierce (1908-1964) married Lois Marie Cain (1914-1984) (Buried in Rehobeth Cem.)

5.Opal Pierce (1908-1909)

6.A. C. Pierce (1912-1953) married Levenia English (1925-1995)

7.Marvin Pierce (1914-1998) married Ruth Virginia Roper (1916-1989)

8.Monnie Pierce married Edward Harell “Jack” Salter (1912-1963)

1880 Census p.12

1900 Census p.79

Pierce, Gertie Lois Lawrence March 22, 1900

Panola Co., TX

July 15, 1985

Panola Co., TX

M: Mary Lou Cockrell born 1876 in LA

F: Joseph Alonzo Lawrence born 1868 in GA

John Lemuel Pierce, Jr.

1.Gwendolyn Fern Pierce (1920-1986) married Geral Stone “Peck” Edens (1913-1966)

 2.June Ellen Pierce married __Holland

1900 Census p.226
Pierce, Hoyt September 22, 1894

Panola Co., TX

 

October 24, 1915

Panola Co., TX

age 21

M: Adeline T. Duke born 1852 in AL

F: John L. Pierce born 1838 in TN

Versie Futch [Pierce Austin*]

m. c1914 probably in LA

1.twin Claude Pierce (1916-1980)

2.twin Clyde Pierce (1916-1935)
1900 Census p.79

Note: Hoyt died about 5 months before his twins were born.

Pierce, James “Jimmy” March 13, 1950 June 1, 1974        
Pierce, John Lemuel, Sr. 1838

TN

1894

Panola Co., TX

M: Tabitha Herrin born ca1815 in TN

F: Benjamin Pierce born ca1813

Adeline T. Duke

m. January 30, 1867 B-275, Panola Co., TX

1.Arrie Della Pierce (1870-1956) married James Edward Bruster (1864- 1947) 

2.William Austin Pierce (1875-1951) married Fannie Belle McNeese (1873- 1918)

3. Laura Annie B. Pierce (1876-1937)  married Robert A. Thompson (1875- 1902)

4. Mary Elizabeth Pierce (1880-1952)  married Thomas F. “Tom” Tidwell (1883-1929)

5.Alvin Carey “Alvy” Pierce (1885-1931) married Maggie Naomi Cockrell (1887-1943)

6.Clara Adelle Pierce (1886-1897)

7.Thomas Edward Pierce (1890-1967)

8.John Lemuel Pierce, Jr. (1891- 1971) married Gertie Lois Lawrence (1900-1985)

9.Royal Herman Pierce (1893-1957) married Katie Lee Briggs (1897-1976) 

10.Hoyt Pierce (1894-1915) Versie Futch [Pierce Austin] (1895-1991)
1860 Census #33-8

1870 Census p.37

1880 Census p143

Note: Grandma or Aunt: Agness Unknown Pierce (she was b.1800 AL and a widow in 1860)

Pierce, John Lemuel, Jr. November 22, 1891

Panola Co., TX

April 15, 1971

 

M: Adeline T. Duke born 1852 in AL

F: John L. Pierce born 1838 in TN

Gertie Lois Lawrence

m. c1919

1.Gwendolyn Fern Pierce (1920-1986) married Geral Stone “Peck” Edens (1913-1966) (Buried in Youngblood Cem.)

2.June Ellen Pierce  married __Holland

1900 Census p.79
Pierce, Katie Lee Briggs October 19, 1897

August 12, 1976

age 79

  Royal Herman Pierce

1.Addie Marie Pierce married Albert Floyd Jack Mann

2.Irma Irene Pierce (1919-1973) married #1: Henry Clay Hanson (1912-1944) then married #2: Henry Lay (1903-1982)

3.Madie Mozelle Pierce married J. C. Pace (1914-1985)

4.Josie Ernestine Pierce (1927-1989) married Thomas Byron Chamness (1921-1986)

5.Myra Owaisa Pierce  married Perry Vernon “Bill” Ware (1922-1968)

Pierce, Lillian V. October 5, 1899

Panola Co., TX

March 22, 1905

Panola Co., TX

M: Fannie Bell McNeese born 1873 in TX

F: Will Austin Pierce born 1875 in TX

    1900 Census p.79
Pierce, Maggie Naomi Cockrell May 9, 1887

Panola Co., TX

January 25, 1943

Panola Co., TX

M: Victoria Lorane Morgan born 1844 in SC

F: Peter Cockrell born 1852 in SC

Alvin C. “Alvy” Pierce

m. November 17, 1912 I-541, Panola Co., TX

Willie Ennis Pierce (1913-1964) married Laverne Haynes 1900 Census p.194
Pierce, Matilda Frances Dukes Davis May 15, 1845

AL

November 23, 1919

Panola Co., TX

M: Cashasma __ born in AL

F: Adam Dukes born in AL

Spouse #1: Thomas G. Davis c1839 MS-c1866 m. February 9, 1860 B-088, Panola Co., TX

Spouse #2: Alfred G. Pierce m. January 17, 1867 B-269, Panola Co., TX

 

1.Alice Davis (1861- bef. 1900) (on 1870 and1880 Census)

2.Amanda D. “Nettie” Pierce (1867-1946) married Joseph W. “Joe” Brewster (1857- 1940)

3.Minnie Arra Pierce (1869-1954) married Pleasant Grey Conner (1866-1940)

4.Ola T. Pierce (1871-1899) married Joseph W. “Joe” Brewster (1857-1940)

5.Sarah L. “Sallie” Pierce (1873-1963) married Jabus Dawson Brassell (1879- 1964)(Buried in Oddfellow Cem)

6.Sophronia “Tronnie” Pierce (1875-aft 1910) married William R. Bonner on Feb 24, 1910

7.John T. Pierce (1878-bef. 1900) (on 1880 Census)

8.Bertha Pierce (1883-aft. 1906) married J. A. Wilson  on Nov 16, 1906

9.Albert Lee Pierce (1885-1940) married Betty B. Clark (1895-1992)
1860 Census #32-9 with Davis

1870 Census  p.17

1880 Census p.137

1900 Census p.284

Note: 1900 census said 10 children 6 living

Pierce, Opal December 2, 1908

Panola Co., TX

July 2, 1909

Panola Co., TX

M: Fannie B. McNeese born 1873 in TX

F: Will Austin Pierce born 1875 in TX

    Note: Twin of  Austin Pierce. He is buried at Rehobeth Cemetery
Pierce, Royal Herman March 9, 1893

Panola Co., TX

June 25, 1957

 

M: Adaline T. Duke born 1852 in AL

F: John L. Pierce born 1838 in TN

Katie Lee Briggs

1.Alice Davis (1861- bef. 1900) (on 1870 and1880 Census)

2.Amanda D. “Nettie” Pierce (1867-1946) married Joseph W. “Joe” Brewster (1857- 1940)

3.Minnie Arra Pierce (1869-1954) married Pleasant Grey Conner (1866-1940)

4.Ola T. Pierce (1871-1899) married Joseph W. “Joe” Brewster (1857-1940)

5.Sarah L. “Sallie” Pierce (1873-1963) married Jabus Dawson Brassell (1879- 1964)(Buried in Oddfellow Cem)

6.Sophronia “Tronnie” Pierce (1875-aft 1910) married William R. Bonner on Feb 24, 1910

7.John T. Pierce (1878-bef. 1900) (on 1880 Census)

8.Bertha Pierce (1883-aft. 1906) married J. A. Wilson  on Nov 16, 1906

9.Albert Lee Pierce (1885-1940) married Betty B. Clark (1895-1992)
1900 Census p.79
Pierce, Thomas Edward August 4, 1890

Panola Co., TX

February 13, 1967

 

M: Adaline T. Duke born 1852 in AL

F: John L. Pierce born 1838 in TN

    1900 Census p.79
Pierce, Will Austin October 4, 1875

Panola Co., TX

October 17, 1951

Panola Co., TX

M: Adaline T. Duke born 1852 in AL

F: John L. Pierce born 1838 in TN

Fannie Bell McNeese

m. November 13, 1898 F-458, Panola Co., TX

1.Lillian V. Pierce (1899-1905)

2.Bessie Mae Pierce (1902-1994) married Hyson Cathey (1899- 1965)

3.Euel Pierce, Sr. (1905-1972) married Johnnie Elizabeth Biggs (1914-1995) (Buried in Rehobeth Cem.)

4.Austin Pierce (1908-1964) married Lois Marie Cain (1914-1984) (Buried in Rehobeth Cem.)

5.Opal Pierce (1908-1909)

6.A. C. Pierce (1912-1953) married Levenia English (1925-1995)

7.Marvin Pierce (1914-1998) married Ruth Virginia Roper (1916-1989)

8.Monnie Pierce married Edward Harell “Jack” Salter (1912-1963)

1880 Census p.143

1900 Census p.79

Pierce, William 1899 1905        
Pierce, Willie Ennis 1913

Panola Co., TX

1964

 

M: Maggie Naomi Crockell born 1887 in

F: Alvin Carey “Alvie” Pierce born 1885 in TX

Laverne Haynes

1.Richard Alvin Pierce married Lisa Sue Dueker

2.Mary Victoria Pierce married Michael Steven Stroeher

Veteran of WW II
Posey Angelina Zuma March 17, 1916 October 20, 1996   James R. Posey

m. May 29, 1935

   
Posey James Robert April 27, 1917 May 28, 1985   Angelina Zuma

m. May 29, 1935

   
Posey Sandra Lee November 21, 1945 November 3, 1989 M: Angelina Zuma

F: James R. Posey

     
Powdrill, Ouida Faye Steger   August 19, 1915 ? M: Minnie Pearl Ross

F: James Vernon Steger

William E. Powdrill   Note: Only date on stone
Powdrill, William E., Jr. October 31, 1922 October 29, 1998   Ouida Faye Steger    
Pride, Bryan R. 1912 1980   Oredian W.   Veteran of WW II
Pride, Oredian W.       Bryan R. Pride