Elnora YOW

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Federal Census
Name: Elnora Yow
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Freestone, Texas
Street: South Side Hy 84
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kirvin, Freestone, Texas
Residence in 1935: Kirvin, Freestone, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Household Members:
L J Yow 51
Laura Yow 31
Elnora Yow 8
Lenova Yow 7
Norine Yow 4
Velma Ruth Yow 2
L J Yow 1

Birth:
Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
Name: Baby Yow
Birth Date: 29 May 1931
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Teague, Freestone, Texas, USA
Father: L J Yow
Father Birth Place: Mexia, Texas
Mother: Miss Laura Lewis
Mother Birth Place: Winkler, Texas
Mother Residence: Teague, Tex, R no 2



Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Yow&GSiman=1&GSst=46&GRid=6453663&

Elnora married James Arthur Shane. James was born 05 Oct 1925; died 27 Apr 1996; was buried , Dew Cemetery, Dew, Freestone Co. TX. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Lemuel Yow
Age: 11
Birth Date: Jan 1889
Birthplace: Texas
Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 8, Leon, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Walter Yow
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Mary Yow
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Household Members:
Walter Yow 36
Mary Yow 33
Lemuel Yow 11
Pearl Yow 4

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lemuel J Yow
Age in 1910: 21
Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Texas
Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 3, Limestone, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Walter E Yow
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Mary E Yow
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Household Members:
Walter E Yow 46
Mary E Yow 43
Lemuel J Yow 21
Ida P Yow 14

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lemuel J Yow
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1890
Birthplace: Texas
Home in 1920: Justice Precinct 6, Freestone, Texas
Street: Dew Sand Road
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Walter E Yow
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Mary E Yow
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Farming
Industry: At Home
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Walter E Yow 55
Mary E Yow 53
Lemuel J Yow 30
Pearl Yow 23

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lemuel J Yow
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Texas
Race: White
Home in 1930: Precinct 6, Freestone, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Laura Yow
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Household Members:
Lemuel J Yow 41
Laura Yow 21

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: L J Yow
Respondent: Yes
Age: 51
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1889
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Freestone, Texas
Street: South Side Hy 84
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kirvin, Freestone, Texas
Residence in 1935: Kirvin, Freestone, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Operator
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $8
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Native Language: English
Social Security Number: No
Usual Occupation: Laborer
Usual Industry: Farm
Household Members:
L J Yow 51
Laura Yow 31
Elnora Yow 8
Lenova Yow 7
Norine Yow 4
Velma Ruth Yow 2
L J Yow 1


Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Lemuel Jackson Yow
County: Freestone
State: Texas
Birthplace: Mexia, Texas [Limestone Co.]
Birth Date: 29 Jan 1889
Race: Caucasian (White)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Yow&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScnty=2600&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=6343452&df=all&
Inscription: Texas PVT Company D 172 infantry WWI

Died:
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903?1982
Name: Lemuel Jackson Yow
Birth Date: 27 Jan 1889
Birth Place: Mexia, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence: Athens, Henderson, Texas
Father: Walter Yow
Age at Death: 74
Death Date: 17 Jun 1963
Death Place: Athens, Henderson, Texas

Lemuel married Laura Velma Lewis. Laura was born 26 Oct 1908, Winkler Co. TX; died 07 Dec 1970, Dallas Co., TX; was buried , Dew Cemetery, Dew, Freestone Co. TX. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Laura Yow
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: Texas
Race: White
Home in 1930: Precinct 6, Freestone, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Lemuel J Yow
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Household Members:
Lemuel J Yow 41
Laura Yow 21

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Laura Yow
Age: 31
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1909
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Freestone, Texas
Street: South Side Hy 84
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kirvin, Freestone, Texas
Residence in 1935: Kirvin, Freestone, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
L J Yow 51
Laura Yow 31
Elnora Yow 8
Lenova Yow 7
Norine Yow 4
Velma Ruth Yow 2
L J Yow 1

Birth:
POB from daughter's birth certificate
Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
Name: Baby Yow
Birth Date: 29 May 1931
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Teague, Freestone, Texas, USA
Father: L J Yow
Father Birth Place: Mexia, Texas
Mother: Miss Laura Lewis
Mother Birth Place: Winkler, Texas
Mother Residence: Teague, Tex, R no 2

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Yow&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScnty=2600&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=6343453&df=all&

Died:
Texas Death Certificates, 1903?1982
Name: Laura Velma Yow [Laura Velma Lewis]
Birth Date: 26 Oct 1908
Birth Place: Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Residence: Precinct 1, Henderson, Texas
Father: Eugene Lewis
Mother: Jessie Ward
Age at Death: 62
Death Date: 7 Dec 1970
Death Place: Seagoville, Dallas, Texas

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Federal Census
Name: Walter Yaw [Walter Yow]
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Leon, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Spencer Yaw
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: M.L. Yaw
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Occupation: Works In Farm
Household Members:
Spencer Yow 47
M.L. Yow 38
Walter Yow 16
Travis Yow 14
Adelle Yow 12
Lou Yow 10
Belle Yow 4

1900 Federal Census
Name: Walter Yow
Age: 36
Birth Date: Mar 1864
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 8, Leon, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Yow
Marriage Year: 1887
Years Married: 13
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Members:
Walter Yow 36
Mary Yow 33
Lemuel Yow 11
Pearl Yow 4

1910 Federal Census
Name: Walter E Yow
Age in 1910: 46
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 3, Limestone, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E Yow
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Members:
Walter E Yow 46
Mary E Yow 43
Lemuel J Yow 21
Ida P Yow 14

1920 Federal Census
Name: Walter E Yow
Age: 55
Birth Year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1920: Justice Precinct 6, Freestone, Texas
Street: Dew Sand Road
House Number: Farm
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E Yow
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Occupation: Minister Farmer
Industry: Farm
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Walter E Yow 55
Mary E Yow 53
Lemuel J Yow 30
Pearl Yow 23

1930 Federal Census
Name: Walter E Yow
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Alabama
Race: White
Home in 1930: Precinct 6, Freestone, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Mary E Yow
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Members:
Walter E Yow 66
Mary E Yow 63

1940 Federal Census
Name: W E Yow
Respondent: Yes
Age: 76
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1864
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Freestone, Texas
Street: East Teague Outskirts
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Freestone, Texas
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Farmer Gospel Minister
Industry: Farming Preaching
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1000
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 28
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $200
Income Other Sources: 0
Household Members:
W E Yow 76
Mary E Yow 74


Died:
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
Name: Walter Edward Yow
Birth Date: 14 Mar 1864
Birth Place: Yellow Bluff, Alabama
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence: Teague, Freestone, Texas
Father: Spencer Yow
Mother: Minervia Yow
Age at Death: 79
Death Date: 31 Oct 1943
Death Place: Teague, Freestone, Texas
Cause: Carcinoma of the Bladder

Walter married Mary Eliza Walker. Mary was born 13 Jul 1866, Texas; died 22 Nov 1944, Freestone Co. TX; was buried , Driver Cemetery, Teague, Freestone Co. TX. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Federal Census
Name: Mary Yow
Age: 33
Birth Date: Jul 1866
Birthplace: Texas
Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 8, Leon, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Walter Yow
Marriage Year: 1887
Years Married: 13
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother: number of living children: 2
Mother: How many children: 3
Household Members:
Walter Yow 36
Mary Yow 33
Lemuel Yow 11
Pearl Yow 4

1910 Federal Census
Name: Mary E Yow
Age in 1910: 43
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Texas
Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 3, Limestone, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Walter E Yow
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
Walter E Yow 46
Mary E Yow 43
Lemuel J Yow 21
Ida P Yow 14

1920 Federal Census
Name: Mary E Yow
Age: 53
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Texas
Home in 1920: Justice Precinct 6, Freestone, Texas
Street: Dew Sand Road
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Walter E Yow
Father's Birthplace: United States
Mother's Birthplace: United States
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Walter E Yow 55
Mary E Yow 53
Lemuel J Yow 30
Pearl Yow 23

1930 Federal Census
Name: Mary E Yow
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Texas
Race: White
Home in 1930: Precinct 6, Freestone, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Walter E Yow
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
Walter E Yow 66
Mary E Yow 63

1940 Federal Census
Name: Mary E Yow
Age: 74
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Freestone, Texas
Street: East Teague Outskirts
Inferred Residence in 1935: Freestone, Texas
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
W E Yow 76
Mary E Yow 74

Name:
Her last name is given on the death certificate of her daughter, Ida Pearl Yow Perry.

Texas, Death Certificates, 1903?1982
Name: Ida Pearl Perry [Ida Pearl Yow]
Birth Date: 26 Jun 1981
Birth Place: Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Residence: Teague, Freestone, Texas
Father: Walter E. Yow
Mother: Mary Eliza Walker
Age at Death: 85
Death Date: 26 Jun 1981
Death Place: Fairfield, Freestone, Texas, USA

Died:
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903?1982
Name: Mary E Yow
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1866
Birth Place: Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Residence: Teague, Freestone, Texas
Age at Death: 78
Death Date: 22 Nov 1944
Death Place: Teague, Freestone, Texas
Cause of Death: Cerebral embolism
[Note: the informant, Mrs. P Perry, did not give the names of her parents]

Other Events:

• _UID: 8979FCCC87A84EBEB283B9875CBC838DA266

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Spencer Yow
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1850: Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Male
Family Number: 426
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 44
Nancy 52
Louisa 23
Spencer 18
Winney 18
Eli 16

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Spencer Yow
Age in 1860: 27
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1860: Western Division, Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Male
Post Office: Prairie Bluff
Value of real estate: $200
Household Members:
Spencer Yow 27

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Spencer Yaw [Spencer Yow]
Age: 47
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Leon, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: M.L. Yaw [Yow]
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Spencer Yow 47
M.L. Yow 38
Walter Yow 16
Travis Yow 14
Adelle Yow 12
Lou Yow 10
Belle Yow 4

Information on Spencer Yow's family was received from Mrs. J. M. Hall Jr. (Leila) of Houston TX (Bible records, family history, wills, McCord family history), with some supporting data from Mrs. Manuel Yow of Lawton,OK.
Spencer is burried at Buffalo,Leon,TX. The monument reads:
Spencer Yow
PVT Co. B - Regt. 38
Alabama Infantry
Confederate States Army
Jan. 6, 1833 - Feb. 21, 1881

Unsure of his Civil War Service. Records for 38th AL Co. B read "Yow, Spencer - 39 - Furnished a substitute"
Source: http://www.38thalabama.com/company-b.html

1866 Wilcox Co. AL census sheet 16
Spencer Yow Males: 2 <10 1 30-40 Females: 1 20-30
Eli Yow Males: 1 20-30 Females: 1 20-30

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=YOW&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSsr=41&GRid=16043311&

Died:
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
Name: Spencer Yow
Birth Date: 6 Jan 1833
Death Date: 21 Feb 1881
Cemetery: Buffalo Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Buffalo, Texas
Enlistment Date: 29 Mar 1862
Discharge Date: Unknown
Applicant: Ms. Pearl Perry
[Note: Records from the 38th Ala CSA indicate that Spencer paid for a substitute to go in his place.]

Spencer married Minverva Lucia MCCORD 28 Apr 1863, Camden, Wilcox Co, AL. Minverva was born 12 May 1842; died 25 Nov 1884, Leon Co. TX; was buried , Buffalo Cemetery Buffalo Leon Co. TX. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 32864CC36CF24C879EA0965AD1AAF9F18BF1

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Manervy McCord [Minerva McCord]
Age: 8
Birth Year: abt 1842
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1850: District 8, Lawrence, Alabama
Gender: Female
Family Number: 629
Household Members:
Robert C McCord 48
Benjamin C McCord 19
Martha McCord 18
William McCord 16
Mary McCord 14
John C McCord 12
Darcus McCord 16
Loucinda McCord 8
Manervy McCord 8
Eliza McCord 6
Robert McCord 3
John McAfee 20

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Minerva L McCord
Age in 1860: 18
Birth Year: abt 1842
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1860: Western Division, Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female
Post Office: Prairie Bluff
Household Members:
John C Wear 52
Hannah L Wear 47
Salina C Wear 18
Ann E Wear 17
Harriet S Wear 13
William T Wear 11
Kate A Wear 10
John C Wear 7
Minerva L McCord 18

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: M.L. Yaw [M.L. Yow] [Minerva Yow]
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1842
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Leon, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Spencer Yaw
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Occupation: House Keeper
Household Members:
Spencer Yow 47
M.L. Yow 38
Walter Yow 16
Travis Yow 14
Adelle Yow 12
Lou Yow 10
Belle Yow 4

Notes:

Married:
Alabama, Select Marriages, 1816-1957
Name: Spencer Yow
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 28 Apr 1863
Marriage Place: Wilcox, Alabama
Spouse: Minerva L. Mccord
FHL Film Number: 1290214