Marlene Madison

Marlene married Gordon Lawson. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Dixon F Madison
Birth Year: 1924
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Oklahoma
State of Residence: Oklahoma
County or City: Craig

Enlistment Date: 2 Dec 1942
Enlistment State: Oklahoma
Enlistment City: Tulsa
Branch: Air Corps
Branch Code: Air Corps
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: 1 year of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor
Marital status: Single, with dependents
Height: 71 in.
Weight: 140 lbs.

Vietnam War, Awards and Decorations of Honor, 1965-1972
Name: Dixon F Madison
Date Eligible to Return from Overseas : 18 Oct 1970
Date Recommended Award Received : 18 Sep 1970
Date Award Forwarded : 19 Sep 1970
Service/Country: U.S. Army
Command/Staff: Command Group
Recommended Award: Bronze Star Medal (Service)
Approved Award: Bronze Star Medal (Service)
Location Award Presented: Award Presented in Republic of Vietnam [South Vietnam] (RVN)
Posthumous: Award presented while Living

OBITUARY

Sapulpa Daily Herald; 25 Mar 2007

Dixon Ferris (Matt) Madison, age 83, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2007. He was born in Big Cabin, Oklahoma on September 2, 1924 to Bessie Thelma Dixon Betty and Dabner Lee Madison Sr. Bit.

In December of 1942 he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and later transferred to the U.S. Army. Matt was a combat veteran from World War II, the Korean conflict, and Vietnam. In 1970, he received the Bronze Star for service in Vietnam. Matt retired in 1971 as a Master Sergeant after 20 yrs of military service.

After military retirement he owned and operated Matt's Steakhouse in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Military life led to wandering feet and Matt and his wife, Louise spent many years living in Arizona, Nevada, and California before returning to Oklahoma in 2005. Matt was a Mason and a tribal member of the Cherokee Nation.

His father Bit and his mother Betty precede him in death. Matt is survived by his wife of 61 yrs., Louise, and their children, Marlene Lawson (Gordon) of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Melinda Lambert (Dick) of Sacramento, California, Suzanne Barr of Woodbridge, Virginia, Mark Madison (Cindi) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Tena Alexander (Jim) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Julie Boland (Marty) of Herndon, Virginia, and Lisa Kuhlman (Steven) of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, his brother Dabner Lee Madison Jr. "Jerry" of Tulsa, Oklahoma half-brother Perry Madison of Santa Rosa, California and step-sister Molly Wheeler of Grand Junction, Colorado as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be at Floral Haven Funeral Home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on Wednesday, March 21st at 10 a.m. The funeral will be Friday, March 23rd at Floral Haven Funeral Home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at 10 a.m.

Graveside services with military honors and interment will be at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery following the funeral. The family requests that any donations be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Program.

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Dixon Madison
Birth Date: 2 Sep 1924
Address: 4430 Wendy Ln, Las Vegas, NV, 89115-0154

Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo, and obituary:http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=45810067
Inscription:
SFC - US ARMY - KOREA, VIETNAM


Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Dixon F. Madison
Last Residence: 74108 Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Born: 2 Sep 1924
Died: 16 Mar 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: Oklahoma (Before 1951)

Dixon married Louise Angeline ATEN. Louise (daughter of Ivan Forrest ATEN and Katherine (Kate) Saathoff) was born 16 Oct 1928, Medina Co. TX; died 17 Aug 2010, Tulsa, Tulsa Co. OK; was buried , Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Muskogee Co. OK. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Louise Aten
Age: 11
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1929
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Florence, Williamson, Texas
Street: College Street
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Medina, Texas
Residence in 1935: Rural, Medina, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Household Members:
Ivan F Aten 48
Kate Aten 50
Gertrude Joe Aten 16
F E Aten 14
Louise Aten 11

OBITUARY

Tulsa World; 25 Aug. 2010

Louise Angeline (Aten) Madison, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2010. She was born in D'Hanis, Medina County, TX, on October 16, 1928 to Katherine Saathoff and Ivan F. Aten.

In 1946, she married Dixon F. Madison in Guadalupe County, TX, and began her life as the wife of a career military man. Together, they raised 7 children while moving throughout the nation and abroad in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Germany, Washington, Arizona, California and Nevada. Louise worked in a variety of fields for several different companies and the U.S. government. A few of those include: Mather AFB (CA), Rockwell Corp. (OK), SW Bell Telephone (OK), Ft. Huachuca (AZ), Army Depot (Germany), Marina Casino (NV) and at the Tulsa International Airport (OK). She was also a member of the Naomi Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Grand Chapter of Oklahoma. Louise, known for her good natured spirit, gentle manner and easy sense of humor was very much loved by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband after 61 years of marriage, her parents, her sister Gertrude Steele, her brother F. E. Aten. Louise is survived and will be greatly missed by her children: Marlene Lawson (Gordon)of Okmulgee, OK, Melinda Lambert (Dick) of Carmichael, CA, Suzanne Barr of Woodbridge, VA, Mark Madison (Cindi) of Tucson, AZ, Tena Alexander of Tulsa, OK, Julie Boland (Marty) of Herndon, VA, and Lisa Kuhlman (Steven) of Collegedale, TN. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 27, 2010, 10:00 AM, Floral

Haven Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will follow at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the Alzheimer Association or to the Lucky Dawg Rescue.


Birth:
Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
Name: Louise Angeline Aten
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1928
Gender: Female
Birth Place: D'Hanis, Medina, Texas, USA
Father: Ivan Aten
Father Birth Place: Texas
Mother: Kate Saathoff Aten
Mother Birth Place: Texas
Mother Residence: San Antonio Bexar, Texas

Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=57657794

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Louise A. Madison
Last Residence: 74128 Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Born: 16 Oct 1928
Last Benefit: 74108 Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Died: 17 Aug 2010
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951)

Other Events:

• _UID: 454E812CB9E94B688D3977B5CD5368BDCC75

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Ivan Aten
Age: 7
Birth Date: Jan 1893
Birthplace: Texas
Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 8, Williamson, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Frank L Aten
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Name: Josie Aten
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Ivan Aten
Age in 1910: 17
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Texas
Home in 1910: Hutto, Williamson, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Frank Aten
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ivan F Aten
Respondent: Yes
Age: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Florence, Williamson, Texas
Street: College Street
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Medina, Texas
Residence in 1935: Rural, Medina, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Bookkeeper
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $12
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 1st year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Ivan F Aten 48
Kate Aten 50
Gertrude Jos Aten 16
F E Aten 14
Louise Aten 11

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Ivan Aten
SSN: 461-22-3091
Last Residence: 78881 Sabinal, Uvalde, Texas
Born: 21 Jan 1892
Died: Apr 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951)


Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=AT&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSsr=881&GRid=10611859&

Died:
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903?1982
Name: Ivan F Aten
Birth Date: 21 Jan 1892
Birth Place: Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence: Sabinal, Uvalde, Texas
Father: Frank L Aten
Mother: Josephine McCormick
Age at Death: 86
Death Date: 22 Apr 1978
Death Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas

Ivan married Katherine (Kate) Saathoff. Katherine was born 08 Oct 1887, Medina Co. TX; died 25 Jan 1959, San Antonio, Bexar Co. TX; was buried , Hondo Cemetery, Hondo, Medina Co. TX. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Kate Aten
Respondent: Yes
Age: 50
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Florence, Williamson, Texas
Street: College Street
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Medina, Texas
Residence in 1935: Rural, Medina, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Ivan F Aten 48
Kate Aten 50
Gertrude Jos Aten 16
F E Aten 14
Louise Aten 11

Birth:
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903?1982 a
Name: Katherine Aten [Katherine Saathoff]
Birth Date: 8 Oct 1887
Birth Place: Medina, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Residence: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
Father: F E Saathoff
Mother: Gertrude Britz
Age at Death: 71
Death Date: 25 Jan 1959
Death Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10611860

Died:
Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
Name: Katherine Aten
Death Date: 25 Jan 1959
Death County: Bexar
Certificate: 616

Other Events:

• _UID: 0E5E11C382C841499B85027FF98A95562306

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank L Aten
Age in 1870: 9
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1870: Indian Point, Knox, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Abingdon
Household Members:
Austen C Aten 38
Eveline K Aten 37
Angeline E Aten 16
Thomas Q Aten 14
Clara B Aten 12
Frank L Aten 9
Ira A Aten 7
Grant C Aten 1

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank L. Aten
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1880: Precinct 2, Travis, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Austin C. Aten
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Name: Kate E. Aten
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Occupation: Works On Farm

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank L Aten
Age: 39
Birth Date: Aug 1860
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 8, Williamson, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Josie Aten
Marriage Year: 1886
Years Married: 14
Father's Name: Austin C Aten
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Household Members:
Frank L Aten 39
Josie Aten 30
Viola Aten 10
Ivan Aten 7
Lois Aten 4
Wilson Aten 1
Jas D Bell 21 [boarder]
Austin C Aten 66 [father]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank Aten
Age in 1910: 49
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1910: Hutto, Williamson, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Household Members:
Frank Aten 49
Jose Aten 40
Viola Aten 20
Ivan Aten 17
Lois Aten 14
Wilson Aten 11

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank L Alan [Aten]
Age: 59
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1920: Round Rock, Williamson, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Josie J Alan [Aten]
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Frank L Aten 59
Josie J Aten 50
Lois Aten 22
Clarence Aten 18
Oren Aten 16

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank L Aten
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Illinois
Race: White
Home in 1930: Round Rock, Williamson, Texas
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Josie Aten
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Household Members:
Frank L Aten 69
Josie Aten 60
Oren Aten 25

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: F L Aten
Age: 79
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1861
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Round Rock, Williamson, Texas
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Round Rock, Williamson, Texas
Residence in 1935: Same House
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1800
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
F L Aten 79
Josie Aten 70

Birth:
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903?1982
Name: Frank Lincoln Aten
Birth Date: 26 May 1860
Birth Place: Peoria, Illinois
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence: Round Rock, Williamson, Texas
Father: Austin Cunningham Aten
Mother: Kate Eveline Dunlap
Age at Death: 99
Death Date: 20 Mar 1960
Death Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, USA

[Note: 1900 Census has his DOB as Aug. 1860]

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=15713487

Died:
Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
Name: Frank Lincoln Aten
Death Date: 20 Mar 1960
Death County: Travis
Certificate: 20382

Frank married Josephine Jakes (Josie) MCCORMICK 6/7 Oct 1886, Austin, TX. Josephine (daughter of Samuel Wilson MCCORMICK and Elizabeth AYRES) was born 01 Jun 1869, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; died 24 May 1951, Round Rock, Williamson Co TX; was buried , Round Rock Cemetery, Round Rock, Williamson Co. TX. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 3C82CE1A9E3F421AAA8A1E7F59BBED530496

Notes:

Burial: Round Rock Cemetery, Round Rock, Williamson, Texas

Josie lived to celebrate her sixtieth wedding anniversary. Her descendants talk about her going back to Virginia on train to visit about 1905/6.

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Josephine McCormick
Age in 1870: 2
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Division 1, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Abingdon
Household Members:
S W McCcormick 45
Bettie McCormick 33
Mary McCormick 15
Thomas McCormick 7
Charles McCormick 6
Hellen McCormick 4
Josephine McCormick 2
Victor McCormick 1

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Josie McCormick
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Denton, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Samuel McCormick
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bettie McCormick
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: At Home

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Josie Aten
Age: 30
Birth Date: Jun 1867
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 8, Williamson, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Frank L Aten
Marriage Year: 1886
Years Married: 14
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 4
Mother: How many children: 4
Household Members:
Frank L Aten 39
Josie Aten 30
Viola Aten 10
Ivan Aten 7
Lois Aten 4
Wilson Aten 1
Jas D Bell 21 [boarder]
Austin C Aten 66 [father-in-law]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Jose Aten [Josie]
Age in 1910: 40
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Hutto, Williamson, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Father's Name: Frank Aten
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Frank Aten 49
Josie Aten 40
Viola Aten 20
Ivan Aten 17
Lois Aten 14
Wilson Aten 11

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Josie J Alan [Aten]
Age: 56 [50]
Birth Year: abt 1864 [abt 1870]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Round Rock, Williamson, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Frank L Alan [Aten]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Frank L Aten 59
Josie J Aten 56 [50]
Lois Aten 22
Clarence Aten 18
Oren Aten 16 [10]

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Josie Aten
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Round Rock, Williamson, Texas
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Frank L Aten
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Frank L Aten 69
Josie Aten 60
Oren Aten 25

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Josie Aten
Respondent: Yes
Age: 70
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1870
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Round Rock, Williamson, Texas
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Inferred Residence in 1935: Round Rock, Williamson, Texas
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
F L Aten 79
Josie Aten 70

Birth:
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903?1982
Name: Josie Aten
Birth Date: 1 Jun 1869
Birth Place: Virginia
Gender: Female
Race: White
Residence: Round Rock, Williamson, Texas
Father: Samuel Wilson [McCormick]
Mother: Betty Aires
Age at Death: 81
Death Date: 24 May 1951
Death Place: Round Rock, Williamson, Texas, USA

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=AT&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSsr=881&GRid=15713460&

Died:
Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
Name: Josie Aten
Death Date: 24 May 1951
Death County: Williamson
Certificate: 27334