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Generation: 1

Alfred LeRoy NELSON was born on 8 Mar 1933 in Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA (son of Samuel Dewey NELSON and Ophelia Mildred TUMLINSON); died on 13 Mar 2016; was buried on 17 Mar 2016 in Restland Memory Park, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Religion: United Methodist
Education: Schreiner Institute
Education: Texas A&I University
Occupation: Business Manager
Residence: 1 Apr 1935, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA
Census: 4 Apr 1940, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA
Residence: 19 Feb 1996, Portland, San Patricio, Texas, USA
Residence: 2 Mar 2001, Portland, San Patricio, Texas, USA
Residence: 15 Apr 2015, Portland, San Patricio, Texas, USA

Notes:

Al “attended Schreiner Institute and graduated from Bishop High School and Texas A&I. He was a veteran of the United States Army. After serving in the Army, Al was employed by Southern Minerals. He served as business manager for Sinton ISD and later retired as business manager of Gregory-Portland ISD. He also worked at First Community Bank of Corpus Christi. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Portland as well as the Masons, Texas Association of School Business Officials, and the Portland Kiwanis Club. He was on the Board of Directors of the San Patricio Municipal Water District for thirty years. Besides spending time with friends and family, Al enjoyed hunting and ‘talking cattle’.”

Residence:
East Fifth St.

Census:
East Fifth St.

Alfred married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Samuel Conley NELSON was born on 24 Aug 1955 in Kingsville, Kleberg, Texas, USA; died on 15 Apr 2015.
NELSON was born on 22 Feb 1959; died on 22 Feb 1959; was buried in Restland Memory Park, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA.

Generation: 2

Samuel Dewey NELSON was born on 12 May 1898 in Grandview, Johnson, Texas, USA (son of John Amos NELSON and Hattie BERRY); died on 30 Apr 1953 in Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA; was buried on 1 May 1953 in Restland Memory Park, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Occupation: Owner - Wholesale Oil & Gas
Occupation: Texaco Consignee
Military: World War I veteran
Cause of death: Coronary Occlusion
Census: 8 Jun 1900, Johnson County, Texas, USA
Census: 23 Apr 1910, Grandview, Johnson, Texas, USA
Census: 5 Feb 1920, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA
Census: 4 Apr 1930, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA
Residence: 1 Apr 1935, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA
Census: 4 Apr 1940, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA

Notes:

Census:
Justice Precinct 5

Census:
Auburn Road

Census:
3rd St.

Census:
East Fifth St.

Residence:
East Fifth St.

Census:
East Fifth St.

Died:
at 8:30 a.m. at his residence, 601 E. Joyce

Samuel married Ophelia Mildred TUMLINSON on 16 Jun 1926 in Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA. Ophelia (daughter of Benjamin Thomas TUMLINSON and Lavenia VIVIAN) was born on 7 Nov 1905 in Minera, Webb, Texas, USA; died on 2 Mar 2001 in Kingsville, Kleberg, Texas, USA; was buried on 5 Mar 2001 in Restland Memory Park, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ophelia Mildred TUMLINSON was born on 7 Nov 1905 in Minera, Webb, Texas, USA (daughter of Benjamin Thomas TUMLINSON and Lavenia VIVIAN); died on 2 Mar 2001 in Kingsville, Kleberg, Texas, USA; was buried on 5 Mar 2001 in Restland Memory Park, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Religion: United Methodist
Education: Texas A&I University
Occupation: Housewife
Occupation: Teacher
Census: 26 Apr 1910, San Patricio County, Texas, USA
Census: 7 Jan 1920, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA
Census: 4 Apr 1930, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA
Residence: 1 Apr 1935, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA
Residence: 19 May 1939, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA
Census: 4 Apr 1940, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA
Residence: 19 Feb 1996, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA
Residence: 2 Mar 2001, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA

Notes:

“[Ophelia] moved to Bishop, Texas in 1913, and graduated from Robstown High School in 1923. She attended Southwest Texas State University and received her degree from Texas A & I University. She was a teacher in the Bishop school district and retired in 1971. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bishop, a fifty year member of Bishop History Club, and a life member of Kingsville Order of Eastern Star. She was also a member of Tri-City Retired Teachers Association.”

Census:
Justice Precinct 1

Census:
Eagle Pass Road, with her grandparents, Henry and Annie Vivian

Census:
East Fifth St.

Residence:
East Fifth St.

Census:
East Fifth St.

Children:

Living
Robert Glynn NELSON was born on 4 Dec 1929 in Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA; died on 19 Feb 1996 in Nueces County, Texas, USA; was buried on 21 Feb 1996 in Restland Memory Park, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA.
1. Alfred LeRoy NELSON was born on 8 Mar 1933 in Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA; died on 13 Mar 2016; was buried on 17 Mar 2016 in Restland Memory Park, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA.

Generation: 3

John Amos NELSON was born on 9 Apr 1858 in Georgia, USA; died on 9 Aug 1944 in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA; was buried on 11 Aug 1944 in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Occupation: Farmer
Occupation: Garage Proprietor
Cause of death: Hypertensive Heart Disease
Census: 8 Jun 1900, Johnson County, Texas, USA
Census: 23 Apr 1910, Grandview, Johnson, Texas, USA
Census: 5 Feb 1920, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA

Notes:

Census:
Justice Precinct 5

Census:
Auburn Road

Census:
3rd St.

Died:
at his residence, 1001 Staples St.

John married Hattie BERRY about 1885. Hattie was born on 4 Jan 1864 in Alabama, USA; died on 4 May 1943 in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA; was buried on 5 May 1943 in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hattie BERRY was born on 4 Jan 1864 in Alabama, USA; died on 4 May 1943 in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA; was buried on 5 May 1943 in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Occupation: Housewife
Cause of death: Cerebral Hemorrhage
Census: 8 Jun 1900, Johnson County, Texas, USA
Census: 23 Apr 1910, Grandview, Johnson, Texas, USA
Census: 5 Feb 1920, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA

Notes:

Census:
Justice Precinct 5

Census:
Auburn Road

Census:
3rd St.

Died:
at 4:00 p.m. at his residence, 1103 Hancock

Children:

2. Samuel Dewey NELSON was born on 12 May 1898 in Grandview, Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 30 Apr 1953 in Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA; was buried on 1 May 1953 in Restland Memory Park, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA.

Benjamin Thomas TUMLINSON was born on 11 Apr 1869 in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA (son of Joseph TUMLINSON and Morelda J. ENGLISH); died on 19 May 1939 in Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA; was buried on 20 May 1939 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Occupation: Customs Service
Occupation: Farm Manager
Occupation: Rancher
Census: 23 Aug 1870, Frio County, Texas, USA
Census: 9 Jun 1880, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA
Census: 27 Jun 1900, Dimmit County, Texas, USA
Census: 26 Apr 1910, San Patricio County, Texas, USA

Notes:

Benjamin T. Tumlinson is said to be the first Anglo child born in Dimmit County, Texas. He was born at his parent's residence at 107 W. Nopal in Carrizo Springs.

He was a member of the Alzafar Temple of San Antonio and of the Carrizo Springs Masonic Lodge. Benjamin was a well known rancher and was a former member of the United States Customs Service.

Census:
Precinct 5, P. O. San Antonio

Census:
Justice Precinct 2

Census:
Justice Precinct 1

Died:
at 4:45 p.m. at the home of his daugther, Ophelia Nelson

Benjamin married Lavenia VIVIAN on 2 Jan 1888 in Dimmit County, Texas, USA. Lavenia (daughter of Henry Calvin VIVIAN and Annie O'MEARA) was born on 1 Sep 1869 in Goliad, Goliad, Texas, USA; died on 14 Sep 1917 in San Diego, Duval, Texas, USA; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lavenia VIVIAN was born on 1 Sep 1869 in Goliad, Goliad, Texas, USA (daughter of Henry Calvin VIVIAN and Annie O'MEARA); died on 14 Sep 1917 in San Diego, Duval, Texas, USA; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: 27 Jun 1900, Dimmit County, Texas, USA
Census: 26 Apr 1910, San Patricio County, Texas, USA

Notes:

Census:
Justice Precinct 2

Census:
Justice Precinct 1

Notes:

Married:
by J. T. Longino, County Judge

Children:

Mable TUMLINSON was born on 30 Mar 1889 in Dimmit County, Texas, USA; died on 15 Aug 1983 in Kleberg County, Texas, USA; was buried in Restland Memory Park, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA.
Alfred Wiley TUMLINSON was born on 20 Jul 1891 in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA; died on 28 Jul 1961 in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA; was buried on 30 Jul 1961 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA.
Benjamin Thomas TUMLINSON, Jr. was born on 17 Nov 1894 in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA; died on 10 Jun 1923 in near Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 Jun 1923 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA.
Jodie TUMLINSON was born on 2 Nov 1897 in Texas, USA; died on 25 May 1902; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA.
3. Ophelia Mildred TUMLINSON was born on 7 Nov 1905 in Minera, Webb, Texas, USA; died on 2 Mar 2001 in Kingsville, Kleberg, Texas, USA; was buried on 5 Mar 2001 in Restland Memory Park, Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA.

Generation: 4

12.

Joseph TUMLINSON was born on 26 May 1840 in Texas, USA (son of Peter Frank TUMLINSON and Harriett Jane WEST); died on 29 Jan 1893 in La Salle County, Texas, USA; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Occupation: Stock Raiser, Farmer
Census: 7 Nov 1850, Grimes County, Texas, USA
Census: 30 Jul 1860, Atascosa County, Texas, USA
Census: 23 Aug 1870, Frio County, Texas, USA
Census: 9 Jun 1880, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA

Notes:

Joseph was elected the first sheriff of Dimmit County, Texas on 6 Dec 1880. He served in that capacity until 1890. He was elected sheriff of La Salle County, Texas in 1892, also serving a brief term as judge in that county.

He and his wife, Auine, were found dead near an old railroad bridge south of Cotulla, Texas on 30 Jan 1893.

Census:
P. O. Pleasanton

Census:
Precinct 5, P. O. San Antonio

Joseph married Morelda J. ENGLISH on 28 Jun 1860 in Atascosa County, Texas, USA. Morelda (daughter of Levi ENGLISH and Matilda Jane BURLESON) was born on 11 Feb 1845 in Texas, USA; died on 1 Jun 1890 in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

13.

Morelda J. ENGLISH was born on 11 Feb 1845 in Texas, USA (daughter of Levi ENGLISH and Matilda Jane BURLESON); died on 1 Jun 1890 in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Occupation: Keeping House
Census: 23 Aug 1870, Frio County, Texas, USA
Census: 9 Jun 1880, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA

Notes:

Census:
Precinct 5, P. O. San Antonio

Notes:

Married:
by Augustus C. Fairman, Deacon of M. E. Church South

Children:

Peter C. TUMLINSON was born in Sep 1861 in Texas, USA; died on 26 Apr 1913 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA; was buried on 27 Apr 1913 in Mission Burial Park South, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.
John A. TUMLINSON was born in Apr 1864 in Texas, USA; died before 19 May 1939.
6. Benjamin Thomas TUMLINSON was born on 11 Apr 1869 in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA; died on 19 May 1939 in Bishop, Nueces, Texas, USA; was buried on 20 May 1939 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA.
Joseph B. TUMLINSON was born on 6 Apr 1876 in Pleasanton, Atascosa, Texas, USA; died on 16 Sep 1925 in Taft, San Patricio, Texas, USA; was buried on 18 Sep 1925 in Taft, San Patricio, Texas, USA.
Bell TUMLINSON was born on 17 Jun 1879 in Texas, USA; died on 3 May 1959 in Mendocino County, California, USA.
Lott TUMLINSON was born in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA; died in La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras.
Alta Isola TUMLINSON was born on 18 Sep 1884 in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA; died on 19 Sep 1977 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California, USA; was buried on 21 Sep 1977 in Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Calimesa, Riverside, California, USA.

14.

Henry Calvin VIVIAN was born on 10 Sep 1839 in Missouri, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Also Known As: Dick
Occupation: Farmer, Rancher
Census: 18 Sep 1850, Monroe County, Missouri, USA
Census: 24 Sep 1860, Goliad County, Texas, USA
Census: 22 Apr 1910, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA
Census: 7 Jan 1920, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA

Notes:

Census:
District 59 in the Reese Davis household

Census:
P.O. Goliad

Census:
Eagle Pass Road

Henry married Annie O'MEARA about 1867. Annie was born about 1849 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

15.

Annie O'MEARA was born about 1849 in Ireland.

Other Events and Attributes:

Occupation: Lodging House Keeper
Immigration: 1859
Census: 9 Jul 1860, Goliad, Goliad, Texas, USA
Census: 22 Apr 1910, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA
Census: 7 Jan 1920, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA

Notes:

Census:
Eagle Pass Road

Children:

Lloyd Edward VIVIAN was born on 22 May 1867 in Texas, USA.
7. Lavenia VIVIAN was born on 1 Sep 1869 in Goliad, Goliad, Texas, USA; died on 14 Sep 1917 in San Diego, Duval, Texas, USA; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit, Texas, USA.