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Annie Metra Sowell

F, #9176, b. 26 November 1897, d. 6 January 1981

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas ("Bud") Sowell (b. 29 January 1859, d. 21 July 1946)
MotherMary Jane ("Mollie") Findely (b. 13 October 1860, d. 7 August 1930)
  • 1897
    Birth
    26 November 1897 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 198183
    Death
    6 January 1981 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
5 May 1910Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG1
Last Edited 30 April 2024

Citations

  1. [S1853] 1910 US Federal Census, Tate County, Mississippi, population schedule,Beat 3, enumeration district 87, p. 21A, dwelling/family 321/324, John A, & Joe C Sowell William T; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed.)
    William T. Sowell 51, M1- 12 MS->; and AV30, MS TN TN; Mollie 45, M1-30 (8/6) MS NC MS; Myrtie L. 19 MS->; Hershiel 15 MS->; Metra 12 MS->; Ava N. 7 MS->.
Family Explorer

Maggie Avenell Sowell

F, #9177, b. 3 September 1902, d. 10 May 1975

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas ("Bud") Sowell (b. 29 January 1859, d. 21 July 1946)
MotherMary Jane ("Mollie") Findely (b. 13 October 1860, d. 7 August 1930)
  • 1902
    Birth
    3 September 1902 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 197572
    Death
    10 May 1975 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
5 May 1910Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG1
26 January 1920Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG2
9 April 1930Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG3
4 December 1940Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG4
Last Edited 30 April 2024

Citations

  1. [S1853] 1910 US Federal Census, Tate County, Mississippi, population schedule,Beat 3, enumeration district 87, p. 21A, dwelling/family 321/324, John A, & Joe C Sowell William T; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed.)
    William T. Sowell 51, M1- 12 MS->; and AV30, MS TN TN; Mollie 45, M1-30 (8/6) MS NC MS; Myrtie L. 19 MS->; Hershiel 15 MS->; Metra 12 MS->; Ava N. 7 MS->.
  2. [S1854] 1920 US Federal Census, Tate County, Mississippi, population schedule,Beat 3, enumeration district 94, p. 17A/197, dwelling/family 349/388, William T and Edward L Sowell; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed.)
    William T. Sowell 61, MS->; Mollie 57, MS->; Myrtie 28, MS->; Ava Nell 16, MS->; Edmun (sic) L. Sowell (Brother), 55, Wd
  3. [S1855] 1930 US Federal Census, Tate County, Mississippi, population schedule,Beat 3, enumeration district 69-8, p. 5A/181, dwelling/family 102/102, Wm T. Sowell; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 31 May 2022.)
    William T. 70, M@20, MS->; Mary J. 68, M@18, MS->; Avenell 26, MS->.
  4. [S1856] 1940 US Federal Census, Tate County, Mississippi, population schedule,Beat 3, enumeration district 69-8, p. 5A, dwelling/family 83, W. T. Sowell; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed.)
    W. T> Sowell 81, Wd., MS; Avenell 30, MS.
Family Explorer

James Taylor Sowell

M, #9178, b. 2 August 1882, d. 12 November 1950

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas ("Bud") Sowell (b. 29 January 1859, d. 21 July 1946)
MotherMary Jane ("Mollie") Findely (b. 13 October 1860, d. 7 August 1930)
  • 1882
    Birth
    2 August 1882 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 194664
    Estate Adm | Henry Herschiel Sowell
    2 August 1946 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
    James Taylor Sowell, Henry Herschiel Sowell and Joseph Clayburn Sowellwere named administrator(s) for the estate of William T. Sowell on 2 August 1946 in Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG, Letters Of Admin & Bond.
  • 195068
    Death
    12 November 1950 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
Last Edited 30 April 2024
Family Explorer

Joseph Clayburn Sowell

M, #9179, b. 10 June 1887, d. 25 October 1952

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas ("Bud") Sowell (b. 29 January 1859, d. 21 July 1946)
MotherMary Jane ("Mollie") Findely (b. 13 October 1860, d. 7 August 1930)
  • 1887
    Birth
    10 June 1887 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 194659
    Principal3 | Estate Adm | James Taylor Sowell and Henry Herschiel Sowell
    2 August 1946 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 195265
    Death
    25 October 1952 | Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, United States
Last Edited 30 April 2024
Family Explorer

Donnie E. McMaster

F, #9180, b. 15 November 1871, d. 27 April 1916

Family: Edward Lee Sowell (b. 10 April 1866, d. 27 February 1928)

SonChester Lee Sowell (b. 22 April 1900, d. 27 April 1916)
  • 1871
    Birth
    15 November 1871 | Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 189624
    Marriage | Edward Lee Sowell
    22 January 1896 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
    Edward Lee Sowell
    Age 29
    Birth on 10 April 1866 | Desoto County, Mississippi, United StatesG
    Death: on 27 February 1928 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 191644
    Death
    27 April 1916 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • Burial
    Independence, Tate, Mississippi, United StatesG

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
13 June 1900Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG1
19 April 1910Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG2
Last Edited 26 April 2024

Citations

  1. [S1852] 1900 US Federal Census, Tate County, Mississippi, population schedule,Paogville, enumeration district 94, p. 101, dwelling/family 94/95, Ed Sowell; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 26 April 2024.)
    Ed Sowell, APR 1866, 34, MS, TN, MS; Donnie, APR 1872, 28, MS, KY, MO; Chester, May 1900, 0/12, MS->.
  2. [S1853] 1910 US Federal Census, Tate County, Mississippi, population schedule,Beat 3, enumeration district 87, p. 3A, dwelling/family 29/29, Ed Sowell; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed.)
    Edd Sowell 44, M1-14, MS, TN, TN; Donnie E. 40, M!-14, MS->; Chester L. 10, MS->, Carrie H. Nation 17, Ward
Family Explorer

Lillian Pounders

F, #9181
  • 1920
    Marriage | Edward Lee Sowell
    13 April 1920 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
    Edward Lee Sowell
    Age 54
    Birth on 10 April 1866 | Desoto County, Mississippi, United StatesG
    Death: on 27 February 1928 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
Last Edited 26 April 2024
Family Explorer

Chester Lee Sowell

M, #9182, b. 22 April 1900, d. 27 April 1916

Parents

FatherEdward Lee Sowell (b. 10 April 1866, d. 27 February 1928)
MotherDonnie E. McMaster (b. 15 November 1871, d. 27 April 1916)
  • 1900
    Birth
    22 April 1900 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 191616
    Death
    27 April 1916 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • Burial
    Independence, Tate, Mississippi, United StatesG

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
13 June 1900Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG1
19 April 1910Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG2
Last Edited 26 April 2024

Citations

  1. [S1852] 1900 US Federal Census, Tate County, Mississippi, population schedule,Paogville, enumeration district 94, p. 101, dwelling/family 94/95, Ed Sowell; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 26 April 2024.)
    Ed Sowell, APR 1866, 34, MS, TN, MS; Donnie, APR 1872, 28, MS, KY, MO; Chester, May 1900, 0/12, MS->.
  2. [S1853] 1910 US Federal Census, Tate County, Mississippi, population schedule,Beat 3, enumeration district 87, p. 3A, dwelling/family 29/29, Ed Sowell; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed.)
    Edd Sowell 44, M1-14, MS, TN, TN; Donnie E. 40, M!-14, MS->; Chester L. 10, MS->, Carrie H. Nation 17, Ward
Family Explorer

Ella May Sowell

F, #9183, b. 12 November 1880, d. 30 June 1899

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas ("Bud") Sowell (b. 29 January 1859, d. 21 July 1946)
MotherMary Jane ("Mollie") Findely (b. 13 October 1860, d. 7 August 1930)
Ella May Sowell
  • 1880
    Birth
    12 November 1880 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 189918
    Death
    30 June 1899 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • Burial
    Antioch, Tate, Mississippi, United States
Last Edited 30 April 2024
Family Explorer

Mary Virginia ("Mollie") Clark

F, #9184, b. 31 January 1868, d. 16 January 1943

Family: John William Sowell (b. 13 April 1859, d. 2 November 1940)

SonJohn Cleveland Sowell (b. 21 June 1885, d. 16 May 1972)
SonRobert Leonard Sowell (b. 10 March 1887, d. 10 March 1965)
SonThomas Sheaus Sowell (b. 3 February 1889, d. 29 June 1965)
SonJames Joseph Sowell (b. 13 August 1891, d. 6 October 1966)
SonJulius Payne Sowell (b. 25 December 1895, d. 30 July 1962)
SonAlonzo Brooks Sowell (b. 22 January 1896, d. 30 June 1956)
SonDewey Sowell (b. 18 May 1899, d. 8 February 1920)
DaughterLydia Sowell (b. 27 September 1900, d. 6 January 1942)
DaughterLucille M. Sowell (b. 2 July 1904, d. January 1976)
DaughterEvelyn B. Sowell (b. 14 April 1907, d. November 1969)
SonLouis Hammil Sowell (b. 30 October 1910, d. 22 February 1972)
  • 1868
    Birth
    31 January 1868 | Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 188214
    Marriage | John William Sowell
    9 October 1882 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
    John William Sowell
    Age 23
    Birth on 13 April 1859 | Desoto County, Mississippi, United StatesG
    Death: on 2 November 1940 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
    Citation: 1
  • 194374
    Death
    16 January 1943 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
  • Burial
    Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
Last Edited 3 May 2024

Citations

  1. [S296] Tate County Genealogical and Historical Society, I Tate County, Mississippi White Marriages, P.O. Box 974, Senatobia, Mississippi 38668: TCG&HS,1990, Book 4-15 February 1882 - 31 October 1889. Hereinafter cited as Tate Marriages I.
    Book 4, p. 42.
Family Explorer

John Sowell

M, #9185, b. about 1860

Parents

FatherJohn Anderson Sowell (b. 18 February 1823, d. 5 February 1908)
MotherMargaret Jane May (b. about 1833, d. 18 October 1884)
  • 1860
    Birth
    About 1860 | Mississippi, United StatesG
Last Edited 3 May 2024
Family Explorer

John Cleveland Sowell

M, #9186, b. 21 June 1885, d. 16 May 1972

Parents

FatherJohn William Sowell (b. 13 April 1859, d. 2 November 1940)
MotherMary Virginia ("Mollie") Clark (b. 31 January 1868, d. 16 January 1943)
  • 1885
    Birth
    21 June 1885 | Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 197286
    Death
    16 May 1972 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
Last Edited 5 May 2024
Family Explorer

Robert Leonard Sowell

M, #9187, b. 10 March 1887, d. 10 March 1965

Parents

FatherJohn William Sowell (b. 13 April 1859, d. 2 November 1940)
MotherMary Virginia ("Mollie") Clark (b. 31 January 1868, d. 16 January 1943)
  • 1887
    Birth
    10 March 1887 | Tennessee, United StatesG
  • 196578
    Death
    10 March 1965 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
Last Edited 5 May 2024
Family Explorer

Thomas Sheaus Sowell

M, #9188, b. 3 February 1889, d. 29 June 1965

Parents

FatherJohn William Sowell (b. 13 April 1859, d. 2 November 1940)
MotherMary Virginia ("Mollie") Clark (b. 31 January 1868, d. 16 January 1943)
  • 1889
    Birth
    3 February 1889 | Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 196576
    Death
    29 June 1965 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
Last Edited 5 May 2024
Family Explorer

James Joseph Sowell

M, #9189, b. 13 August 1891, d. 6 October 1966

Parents

FatherJohn William Sowell (b. 13 April 1859, d. 2 November 1940)
MotherMary Virginia ("Mollie") Clark (b. 31 January 1868, d. 16 January 1943)
  • 1891
    Birth
    13 August 1891 | Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 196675
    Death
    6 October 1966 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
Last Edited 5 May 2024
Family Explorer

Julius Payne Sowell

M, #9190, b. 25 December 1895, d. 30 July 1962

Parents

FatherJohn William Sowell (b. 13 April 1859, d. 2 November 1940)
MotherMary Virginia ("Mollie") Clark (b. 31 January 1868, d. 16 January 1943)
  • 1895
    Birth
    25 December 1895 | Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 196266
    Death
    30 July 1962 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
Last Edited 5 May 2024
Family Explorer

Alonzo Brooks Sowell

M, #9191, b. 22 January 1896, d. 30 June 1956

Parents

FatherJohn William Sowell (b. 13 April 1859, d. 2 November 1940)
MotherMary Virginia ("Mollie") Clark (b. 31 January 1868, d. 16 January 1943)
  • 1896
    Birth
    22 January 1896 | Tennessee, United StatesG
  • 195660
    Death
    30 June 1956 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
Last Edited 5 May 2024
Family Explorer

Dewey Sowell

M, #9192, b. 18 May 1899, d. 8 February 1920

Parents

FatherJohn William Sowell (b. 13 April 1859, d. 2 November 1940)
MotherMary Virginia ("Mollie") Clark (b. 31 January 1868, d. 16 January 1943)
  • 1899
    Birth
    18 May 1899 | Tennessee, United StatesG
  • 192020
    Death
    8 February 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
Last Edited 5 May 2024
Family Explorer

Lydia Sowell

F, #9193, b. 27 September 1900, d. 6 January 1942

Parents

FatherJohn William Sowell (b. 13 April 1859, d. 2 November 1940)
MotherMary Virginia ("Mollie") Clark (b. 31 January 1868, d. 16 January 1943)
  • 1900
    Birth
    27 September 1900 | Tennessee, United StatesG
  • 194241
    Death
    6 January 1942 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
Last Edited 5 May 2024
Family Explorer

Lucille M. Sowell

F, #9194, b. 2 July 1904, d. January 1976

Parents

FatherJohn William Sowell (b. 13 April 1859, d. 2 November 1940)
MotherMary Virginia ("Mollie") Clark (b. 31 January 1868, d. 16 January 1943)
  • 1904
    Birth
    2 July 1904 | Tennessee, United StatesG
  • 197671
    Death
    January 1976 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
Last Edited 5 May 2024
Family Explorer

Evelyn B. Sowell

F, #9195, b. 14 April 1907, d. November 1969

Parents

FatherJohn William Sowell (b. 13 April 1859, d. 2 November 1940)
MotherMary Virginia ("Mollie") Clark (b. 31 January 1868, d. 16 January 1943)
  • 1907
    Birth
    14 April 1907 | Tennessee, United StatesG
  • 196962
    Death
    November 1969 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
Last Edited 5 May 2024
Family Explorer

Louis Hammil Sowell

M, #9196, b. 30 October 1910, d. 22 February 1972

Parents

FatherJohn William Sowell (b. 13 April 1859, d. 2 November 1940)
MotherMary Virginia ("Mollie") Clark (b. 31 January 1868, d. 16 January 1943)
  • 1910
    Birth
    30 October 1910 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
  • 197261
    Death
    22 February 1972 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United StatesG+
Last Edited 5 May 2024
Family Explorer

B. Wright Sowell

M, #9197, b. 1 January 1870, d. 13 January 1897

Parents

FatherMarion Carroll ("Cebe") Sowell (b. 22 December 1842, d. 14 August 1901)
MotherSarah Evaline ("Sallie") Ruby (b. about 1845, d. 13 March 1923)
  • 1870
    Birth
    1 January 1870 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 189727
    Death
    13 January 1897 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
Last Edited 6 May 2024
Family Explorer

Bettie Sowell

F, #9198, b. 8 January 1874, d. 2 December 1918

Parents

FatherMarion Carroll ("Cebe") Sowell (b. 22 December 1842, d. 14 August 1901)
MotherSarah Evaline ("Sallie") Ruby (b. about 1845, d. 13 March 1923)
  • 1874
    Birth
    8 January 1874 | Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 191844
    Death
    2 December 1918 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
20 June 1900Desoto County, Mississippi, United StatesG1
Last Edited 6 May 2024

Citations

  1. [S1852] 1900 US Federal Census, DeSoto County, Mississippi, population schedule,Beat 1, enumeration district 22, p. 16A, dwelling/family 272/272, Marion C. Sowell; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed.)
    M.C. 57 (Dec 1842) TN->; Sallie E. 54 (June 1845) TN AL AL; Bettie 26 (Jan 1874) MS TN TN; Will 21 (Jan 1879) MS TN TN; Jennie 18 (Sept 1881) MS TN TN; Lillian 14 (Jan 1886) MS TN TN; Homer H. (adopted son) 11 (Apr 1889).
Family Explorer

William C. Sowell

M, #9199, b. January 1879, d. 1937

Parents

FatherMarion Carroll ("Cebe") Sowell (b. 22 December 1842, d. 14 August 1901)
MotherSarah Evaline ("Sallie") Ruby (b. about 1845, d. 13 March 1923)
  • 1879
    Birth
    January 1879 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 1937~58
    Death
    1937 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
Last Edited 6 May 2024
Family Explorer

Jennie B. Sowell

F, #9200, b. September 1881, d. 1910

Parents

FatherMarion Carroll ("Cebe") Sowell (b. 22 December 1842, d. 14 August 1901)
MotherSarah Evaline ("Sallie") Ruby (b. about 1845, d. 13 March 1923)
  • 1881
    Birth
    September 1881 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG
  • 1910~29
    Death
    1910 | Tate County, Mississippi, United StatesG

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
20 June 1900Desoto County, Mississippi, United StatesG1
Last Edited 6 May 2024

Citations

  1. [S1852] 1900 US Federal Census, DeSoto County, Mississippi, population schedule,Beat 1, enumeration district 22, p. 16A, dwelling/family 272/272, Marion C. Sowell; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed.)
    M.C. 57 (Dec 1842) TN->; Sallie E. 54 (June 1845) TN AL AL; Bettie 26 (Jan 1874) MS TN TN; Will 21 (Jan 1879) MS TN TN; Jennie 18 (Sept 1881) MS TN TN; Lillian 14 (Jan 1886) MS TN TN; Homer H. (adopted son) 11 (Apr 1889).

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