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History of Memphis Barbecue

History of Memphis Barbecue: "James W. Lawson started Tops Barbecue in 1952 next to a store on Macon Road. It's closed now, but the independent
chain has 11 locations across the city."

My great uncle!

SFA | Oral History | TN BBQ Project

SFA | Oral History | TN BBQ Project: "A gentleman named J.W. Lawson started Tops Bar-B-Q back in 1952."

My great uncle!

My great uncle, Charles M Nelson

My great uncle, Charles M Nelson was born Nov 1880 in Arkansas. He married ROXANNA A. She was born 1887 in Arkansas.

In the 1900 census, Joseph M. Nelson (51) of Miss was a farmer in Elpaso, White, AR father SC mother SC
Mary J wife (47) of Miss, father AL, mother AL
Charlie M son (19) of AR, father Miss, mother Miss
Emma daughter (16) of AR, father Miss, mother Miss
Ina A daughter (8) of AR, father Miss, mother Miss

In the 1910 census, Charles M Nelson (28 of AR fa MS mo MS) was a farmer in Indian Bayou, Lonoke, AR
Roxanna A wife (22 of AR fa TN mo TN)
Eunice daughter (5) of AR fa AR mo AR
Valerie daughter (2) of AR fa AR mo AR.

In the 1920 census, Charley Nelson (38 of AR fa MS mo MS) was a farmer in Indian Bayou, Lonoke, AR
Roxie wife (33 of AR fa TN mo TN)
Eunice daughter (14) of AR fa AR mo AR
Valerie daughter (12) of AR fa AR mo AR
Carl son (10) of AR fa AR mo AR
Naomi daughter (7) of AR fa AR mo AR

In the 1930 census, Charlie M Nelson (48 of AR fa MS mo MS) was a farmer in Lonoke, Lonoke, AR
Roxie A wife (43 of AR fa TN mo TN)
Valerie K daughter (22) of AR fa AR mo AR
Bernice daughter (10).
Carl M son (19 of AR fa AR no AR) and his new wife Mildred (19 of AR fa AR no AR) live nearby.

Children of CHARLES NELSON and ROXANNA A are:
i. EUNICE NELSON, b. 1906, Arkansas.
ii. VALERIE K NELSON, b. 1908, Arkansas.
iii. CARL M NELSON, b. 29 Jul 1909, Arkansas; d. Sep 1981, England, Lonoke, Arkansas, United States of America; m. MILDRED ?; b. 1911, Arkansas.
iv. NAOMI NELSON, b. 1913, Arkansas.
v. BERNICE NELSON, b. 1920, Arkansas.

I have pictures that seem to all be from the same roll and one said it was in Uncle Charlie's front yard with EAF's 1949 Mercury.
Since these were my great grandmother's (Jesse Blanche Brown Nelson) pictures, I think Uncle Charlie is her husband's brother Charles M Nelson.
I have pictures of Uncle Charlie's kids around 1950. Great Grandma's address book listed a Carl Nelson in England, Arkansas (still Lonoke Co).

My grandfather John Forrest Sanderson

My grandfather John Forrest Sanderson was born 24 May 1910 in Courtland, Lawrence, Alabama, and died 28 Jun 1946 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He married LILLIAN LAWSON 02 Sep 1930 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA, daughter of JOHN LAWSON and RUBIE CALHOUN. She was born 10 Dec 1909 in Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, USA, and died 25 Apr 1990 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
He was buried in Memphis, Shelby County, TENNESSEE and cause of Death: accidental - train

Residence: 1930, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee

Children of JOHN SANDERSON and LILLIAN LAWSON are:
i. ALICE JOY SANDERSON
ii. JEAN MARIE SANDERSON
iii. MARTHA SANDERSON, b. 25 Jan 1937, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; d. 15 Jun 1990, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
iv. JOHN FORREST SANDERSON, JR.

My great grandfather, John Joseph Lawson

My great grandfather, John Joseph Lawson, was born 11 May 1867 in Amite City, Tangipahoa, Louisiana,
and died 09 Dec 1955 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA.
He married (1) Mary Elizabeth Connolly 04 Nov 1891. She was born 1871 and died 22 Oct 1899, Amit City, Tangipahoa, Louisiana.
He married (2) Rubie Alice Calhoun 25 Dec 1906, daughter of James Albert Calhoun and Emma Jane Eades.
She was born 17 Sep 1883 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, and died 01 May 1975 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

In the 1900 census, John J Lawson was head of home alone and lived in Amite,Tangipahoa,Louisiana born Louisiana, father born Norway, mother born Alabama
with children Loretta(6), Mary E(2) and Albert(1).

In the 1910 census, John and Ruby Lawson lived in Greenville,Washington,Mississippi
with children Loretta(16), Mariam(12), John J Jr(9), Lillian.

In the 1920 census, James J (head 46 supt from Louisiana) lived in England, Lonoke County, Ark Father Miss, mother Miss
Ruby Lawson wife 35 Miss, father born Miss mother born Miss
Mamie daughter 21 Louisiana father Louisiana, mother Louisiana
John J Jr son 12 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Lillian daughter 10 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Eugene son 8 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Ruby Alice daughter 6 Tenn, father Louisiana, mother Miss
James son 3 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Rosemary daughter 2 mo Ark, father Louisiana, mother Miss

In the 1930 census, John J (head 55 cafe mgr from Louisiana) lived in Memphis, Shelby County, TN Father Indiana, mother Miss
Ruby A Lawson wife 45 Miss, father born Miss mother born Miss
Lillian A daughter 20 mailroom correspondent from Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Eugene R son 18 railroad clerk from Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Ruthie A daughter 16 mail order receiver from Tenn, father Louisiana, mother Miss
James W son 13 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Rosemary daughter 10 Ark, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Janet E daughter 8 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss

Children of John Joseph Lawson and Mary Elizabeth Connolly are:
i. Loretta Elizabeth Lawson, b. Abt. 1894, Louisiana.
ii. Mariam Lawson, b. 04 Nov 1897; d. 10 Mar 1984.
iii. Albert John Lawson, b. 28 Apr 1899.

Children of John Joseph Lawson and Rubie Alice Calhoun are:
iv. John Joseph Lawson, Jr. b. 13 Sep 1907, Natchez,Adams,Mississippi
v. Lillian A Lawson, b. 10 Dec 1909, Natchez,Adams,Mississippi; d. 25 Apr 1990, Memphis,Shelby,TN.
vi. Eugene Randall Lawson, b. 25 Dec 1911, Leland, , Mississippi; d. 16 Jun 1980, Memphis,Shelby,TN;
vii. Rubie Alice Lawson, b. 03 Feb 1915, Nashville, , Tennessee, USA; d. 15 Mar 1937, Memphis,Shelby,TN.
viii. James Wilson Lawson, b. 05 Jan 1917, Clarksdale, , Mississippi, USA; d. 13 Mar 1991, Memphis,Shelby,TN.
ix. Rosemary Lawson, b. 26 Nov 1919, England, ,Arkansas; d. 13 Mar 1991, Memphis,Shelby,TN.
x. Janet Elizabeth Lawson, b. 15 Feb 1922,Jackson,Hinds,Mississippi; d. 03 Dec 1983,Memphis,Shelby,TN.

My great uncle, James Wilson Lawson

My great uncle, James Wilson Lawson, was born 05 Jan 1917 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and died 13 Mar 1991 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

In the 1920 census, James J (head 46 supt from Louisiana) lived in England, Lonoke County, Ark Father Miss, mother Miss
Ruby Lawson wife 35 Miss, father born Miss mother born Miss
Mamie daughter 21 Louisiana father Louisiana, mother Louisiana
John J Jr son 12 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Lillian daughter 10 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Eugene son 8 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Ruby Alice daughter 6 Tenn, father Louisiana, mother Miss
James son 3 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Rosemary daughter 2 mo Ark, father Louisiana, mother Miss

In the 1930 census, John J (head 55 cafe mgr from Louisiana) lived in Memphis, Shelby County, TN Father Indiana, mother Miss
Ruby A Lawson wife 45 Miss, father born Miss mother born Miss
Lillian A daughter 20 mailroom correspondent from Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Eugene R son 18 railroad clerk from Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Ruthie A daughter 16 mail order receiver from Tenn, father Louisiana, mother Miss
James W son 13 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Rosemary daughter 10 Ark, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Janet E daughter 8 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss

He married GEORGIA VIRGINIA SANDERS 22 Nov 1943 in Memphis, SHELBY, TENNESSEE. She was born 01 Aug 1923 in BLYTHEVILLE, , ARKANSAS, USA, and died 25 Dec 1988 in Memphis, SHELBY, TENNESSEE.

He started Tops Bar-B-Q in 1952 next to a store on Macon Road.

Children of JAMES LAWSON and GEORGIA SANDERS are:
i. DIANNE VIRGINIA2 LAWSON m. (1) BASHINSKY; m. (2) OMER BAKER.
ii. JAMES WILSON LAWSON, JR.m. LESLIE NOEL.
iii. LINDA ALICE LAWSON m. THOMAS JAMES MAUSOLF, 28 Aug 1976, NEW KNOXVILLE, , OH
iv. JOHN JOSEPH LAWSON III m. LISA.
v. JEANNE SANDERS LAWSON, m. CRAIG MCDONALD, HONOLULU, , HAWAII.

Mighty Mouth Storytelling Theory 101: Sustainability Story Will Be Written By Technologists

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My great grandfather, William A. Nelson Sr

My great grandfather, William A. Nelson Sr. was born about 1880 in Mississippi, and died Bef. 1920.
He married Jessie Blanche Brown 29 Mar 1908 in Lonoke, AR, daughter of William Brown.
She was born Abt. 1891 in Missouri, and died about 1974 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

In the 1910 census England, Lonoke County, MO (census date Apr 19-1910)
William A Nelson head age 31 born Ark Father born Miss Mother born Miss Ice Plant
Blanche Nelson wife age 19 Born Mo Father born Ky Mother born MO Clerk Dry Goods store
William A. Nelson Jr son age 6 mo Born AR Father born Ark Mother-Mo

Postcard from W. A. Nelson to Inez Nelson on 1-26-12 to Jebb, Ark (She married 18 Feb 1912)
Dear sister,
I am leaving L.R. for St. Louis tonight.
Will write from St. Louis.
Your brother,
W. A. Nelson

In the 1920 census, Blanche Nelson (29) lived in Oregon City, Holt County, Mo (census date 1-6-1920)
Blanche Nelson age 29 Born Mo Father born Mo Mother born Ky. Clerk Dry Goods store
Wm. A. Nelson (prob Jr) age 10 Born Ark Fa born Miss.
Vivian Nelson age 8 Born Ark Fa-Miss Mother-Mo
Joseph G age 6 Born Ark same for parents above

In the 1930 census, St Joseph, Buchanan County, Mo (census date 15 Apr 1930) Lodgers
Blanche Nelson age 39 Born Mo Father born KY Mother born MO. Waitress at Cafe
Wm. A. Nelson (prob Jr) age 20 Born AR Fa born AR Mother born MO Printer at Print Shop
Joseph G age 16 Born AR Fa born AR Mother born MO Messenger at Drug Store

Death Notice
Mrs. Jessie Blanche Nelson, 83, of 1807 Faxon, widow of William A. Nelson, died Friday at Bright Glade Convalescent Center.
She was a Christadelphian.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Forest Hill East Mausoleum chapel with burial in Forest Hill East Cemetary. Forest Hill Funeral Midtown has charge.
She leaves a sister, Mrs. Mable Wahlquist of Prescott, Ark.; two sons, William A. Nelson and Joe G. Nelson, both of Chicago; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Children of WILLIAM NELSON and JESSIE BROWN are:
i. JOSEPH G NELSON, b. Abt. 1914, Arkansas.
ii. WILLIAM A. JR. NELSON, b. Abt. 1910, Arkansas.
iii. VIVIEN NELSON, b. 01 Jun 1911, Arkansas; d. Feb 1974, Memphis, Shelby, TN.

My great uncle, Will Eagle Daughtry

My great uncle, Will Eagle Daughtry was born 20 Aug 1883 in Arkansas. He married INEZ A NELSON 18 Feb 1912 in Lonoke, AR,
daughter of JOSEPH NELSON and MARY BREWER. She was born Jun 1891 in AR.

Postcard from W. A. Nelson to Inas Nelson on 1-26-12 to Jebb, Ark She married 18 Feb 1912.
Dear sister,
I am leaving L.R. for St. Louis tonight.
Will write from St. Louis.
Your brother,
W. A. Nelson

In the May 6, 1910 census WE Daughtry (27 of AR) lived in Pettus, Lonoke, AR with parents RS(49 of TN) & MM(46 of TX) Daughtry.

On September 12, 1918 Will Eagle Daughtry(35) registered for the draft in England, Lonoke, AR.

In the Feb 16, 1920 census Will Daughtry (36 of AR) lived in Indian Bayou, Lonoke, AR with wife Inez (27 of AR).

He also registered for WWII at 58 in England, Lonoke, AR.

My great great grandfather, Nelson Hawkins Wahlquist

My great great grandfather, Nelson Hawkins Wahlquist was born 15 Feb 1827 in Bjorsater, of Ostergotland, Sweden,
and died 08 Aug 1894 in Bois City, Arkansas, at home of son William H. V. Wahlquist.
He married (1) CATHERINE A. SHELTON 11 Nov 1866 in M.E. Church, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri,
daughter of HENRY SHELTON and PRECIOUS SHELTON. She was born 10 May 1849 in Arkansas,
and died Abt. 1872 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri.
He married (2) RUTH O. HARP 13 Sep 1873 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri, daughter of THOMAS HARP and ABIGAIL HARP.
She was born Abt. 1833 in Bohannon Mt., AR, and died Abt. 1908.

In the 1870 Census, Pettis County, Sedalia, MO, Nils H. Wahlquist, age 42, Catherine, age 21, Annie, age 2, William, age 1.,

After Catherine Shelton died, Nelson had four children to raise and advertised for a wife to help care for the children.
The next year he married Ruth O. Harp. The story goes that a friend introduced them.
Ruth was working in Springfield, Missouri, at the time.

In the 1880 Census, Carroll County, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, N.H. Wahlquist, age 52, Ruth, wife, age 47, William H., age 13, George W, age 10, Charles N., age 8.
A border, Minnie Bohannon, age 74, widow with "sore eyes." Nelson is said to have had rheumatism.,

Nelson was an invalid for fifteen years before his death at his son's home (William HV) where he had been living for two years.
Nelson was the younger of two sons and was trained to be a tailor.
Early records in the US indicate his name as Nils Walquist.

OBITUARY -- N. H. WAHLQUIST DEAD. He passed away at exactly 4:45 last Sunday morning, father of the junior editor of the paper.
N.H. Wahlquist, aged 67 years 5 months and 24 days, died last Sunday morning at the residence of his oldest son, W. H. V. Wahlquist in Boice City.
The cause of his death was general debility, he having been an invalid for over 15 years.
Mr. Wahlquist was born in Sweden in 1827, came to America in 1862 and settled at Rolla, Mo. where he married shortly afterwards Miss Catherine Shelton.
Five years afterwards she died leaving four children all of whom are still living.
Mrs. G. W. Cannaday, Huntsville, Ark., Charlie at Decatur, Ill. and George at Stoltz Texas county, Mo.
After the death of his wife Mr. Wahlquist left Rolla and went to Huntsville, Ark., from thence to Eureka Springs
and finally to St. Louis where he remained until two years ago when his son, H. H. V. Wahlquist induced him to come here
where he might administer to his father's wants during his declining years.
For forty years he was a consistent member of the Lutheran church and a good man and despite his feebled condition
made many friends here who deeply regret his loss. -- END OF OBIT.

More About NELSON HAWKINS WAHLQUIST:
Burial: Bois City, Arkansas (near Mammoth Spring, now called Old Town)
Census: Early records indicate name as Nils Walquist
Emigration: Abt. 1862, Into USA from Sweden
Medical Information: Afflicted with Rheumatism.

Notes for CATHERINE A. SHELTON:
Henrietta Marianna was five when her mother died. This would make it late in 1872.
Burial: Rolla, MO, Cemetery not found at this time
Cause of Death: Hemorrhage from lifting a heavy pot shortly after the birth of Charles Washburn.

More About NELSON WAHLQUIST and CATHERINE SHELTON:
Marriage: 11 Nov 1866, M.E. Church, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri

Notes for RUTH O. HARP:
From Obituary of Ruth Harp -- Aged 75, made home in Huntsville, AR, with Mr. & Mrs William Geron Cannaday (Henrietta Marianna)
for the past 12 years, died Monday after a brief illness.

OBITUARY -- Mrs. Ruth Wahlquist, age 75 years, who has made her home in this city with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Cannaday
the past twelve years, died Monday after a brief illness and her remains were interred in the Huntsville cemetery, Tuesday,
Rev. A. N. Wylie conducting the funeral services. The deceased, whose maiden name was Harp, was the stepmother of Mrs. Cannaday.
Mr. Cannaday and family request the Democrat to express their thanks to the friends who assisted them during the sickness
and death of the old lady. -- END OF OBIT.

More About RUTH O. HARP:
Burial: HSV Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas

More About NELSON WAHLQUIST and RUTH HARP:
Marriage: 13 Sep 1873, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri

Children of NELSON WAHLQUIST and CATHERINE SHELTON are:
2. i. HENRIETTA MARIANNA2 WAHLQUIST, b. 27 Aug 1867, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri; d. 30 Apr 1951, Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas.
3. ii. WILLIAM HENRY VALENTINE WAHLQUIST, b. 15 Feb 1869, Sedalia, Missouri; d. 12 Sep 1955, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas.
4. iii. GEORGE WASHINGTON WAHLQUIST, b. 14 Nov 1870, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri; d. 14 Apr 1956, Mountain View, Arkansas.
5. iv. CHARLES WASHBURN WAHLQUIST, b. 1872, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri; d. Texas.

My grandmother, Lillian Lawson

My grandmother, Lillian Lawson, was born 10 Dec 1909 in Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, and died 25 Apr 1990 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

In the 1920 census, James J (head 46 supt from Louisiana) lived in England, Lonoke County, Ark Father Miss, mother Miss
Ruby Lawson wife 35 Miss, father born Miss mother born Miss
Mamie daughter 21 Louisiana father Louisiana, mother Louisiana
John J Jr son 12 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Lillian daughter 10 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Eugene son 8 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Ruby Alice daughter 6 Tenn, father Louisiana, mother Miss
James son 3 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Rosemary daughter 2 mo Ark, father Louisiana, mother Miss

In the 1930 census, John J (head 55 cafe mgr from Louisiana) lived in Memphis, Shelby County, TN Father Indiana, mother Miss
Ruby A Lawson wife 45 Miss, father born Miss mother born Miss
Lillian A daughter 20 mailroom correspondent from Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Eugene R son 18 railroad clerk from Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Ruthie A daughter 16 mail order receiver from Tenn, father Louisiana, mother Miss
James W son 13 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Rosemary daughter 10 Ark, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Janet E daughter 8 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss

She married JOHN FORREST SANDERSON 02 Sep 1930 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, son of LUTHER SANDERSON and SARAH GARNETT.
He was born 24 May 1910 in Courtland, Lawrence, Alabama, and died 28 Jun 1946 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
She married JOHN GILBERT HOOTON OR HUTTON (Grandpa Gil) 06 Sep 1954 in Memphis, SHELBY, TENNESSEE.
He was born 14 Oct 1908 in Petrie, Jackson, OHIO, and died 12 Feb 1961 in Saltillo, , Mississippi.
She married CHARLES KAUFMAN.

Children of LILLIAN LAWSON and JOHN SANDERSON are:
i. ALICE JOY SANDERSON
ii. JEAN MARIE SANDERSON
iii. MARTHA SANDERSON, b. 25 Jan 1937, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; d. 15 Jun 1990, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
iv. JOHN FORREST SANDERSON, JR.

From Ancestors

My grandmother, Vivien Nelson Wahlquist

My grandmother, Vivien Nelson Wahlquist was born 01 Jun 1911 in Arkansas, and died Feb 1974 in Memphis, Shelby, TN.
She married PAUL WASHINGTON WAHLQUIST, SR. 1930 in Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas, son of WILLIAM HV WAHLQUIST and ANNIE MELTON.
He was born 07 Apr 1912 in Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas, and died 18 Jul 1989 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma.

More About VIVIEN NELSON:
Residence: 1920, Oregon, Holt, Missouri

Marriage Notes for VIVIEN NELSON and PAUL WAHLQUIST:
June 27, 1930 Mammoth Spring Democrat
Paul Wahlquist, 19, and Miss Vivian Nelson, 19, were married last Saturday afternoon at 8:30 o'clock at the home of John W. Baldwin,
2 miles west of town on national highway #68 in the presence of two car loads of witnesses.
The groom is our youngest son and the last of our children to be maried.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Blanch Nelson of St. Joseph, Mo.
She is the niece of Clyde O. Wahlquist, brother of the groom and it was at his home in Wynne, where she was visiting her aunt ,that the two first met.
She came home with us on Monday of last week and the wedding took place five days later.
So Paul's brother is now his uncle and his sister-in-law if now his aunt. He was Clyde's brother.
Now he is his nephew. We call that keeping it in the family.

Children of VIVIEN NELSON and PAUL WAHLQUIST are:
i. DONALD PAUL WAHLQUIST, b. Abt. 1932, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas; d. 23 Jul 1932, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas.
ii. DANNY JOE WAHLQUIST, SR., b. 15 Feb 1934, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; d. 22 Jul 2005, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
iii. SAMMY LEROY WAHLQUIST, b. 18 Jun 1935.

From Ancestors

My great grandmother, Rubie Alice Calhoun Lawson

My great grandmother, Rubie Alice Calhoun was born 17 Sep 1883 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi,
and died 01 May 1975 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
She married John Joseph Lawson, son of SAMUEL LAWSON and REBECCA KELLY on 25 Dec 1906, Natchez, Adams, MS.
He was born 11 May 1867 in Amite City, Tangipahoa, Louisiana,
and died 09 Dec 1955 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee.

In the 1900 census, Emma Calhoun was head of home in Jackson,Hinds,MS
with daughters Rubie (16), Lillie (14) and son Walter (19).

In the 1910 census, John J Lawson (35) was head of home in Greenville,Washington,MS
with wife Ruby (24) and kids Loretta (16), Mariam (12), John J Jr (2) and Lillian (3 mo).

In the 1920 census, James J (head 46 supt from Louisiana) lived in England, Lonoke County, Ark Father Miss, mother Miss
Ruby Lawson wife 35 Miss, father born Miss mother born Miss
Mamie daughter 21 Louisiana father Louisiana, mother Louisiana
John J Jr son 12 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Lillian daughter 10 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Eugene son 8 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Ruby Alice daughter 6 Tenn, father Louisiana, mother Miss
James son 3 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Rosemary daughter 2 mo Ark, father Louisiana, mother Miss

In the 1930 census, John J (head 55 cafe mgr from Louisiana) lived in Memphis, Shelby County, TN Father Indiana, mother Miss
Ruby A Lawson wife 45 Miss, father born Miss mother born Miss
Lillian A daughter 20 mailroom correspondent from Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Eugene R son 18 railroad clerk from Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Ruthie A daughter 16 mail order receiver from Tenn, father Louisiana, mother Miss
James W son 13 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Rosemary daughter 10 Ark, father Louisiana, mother Miss
Janet E daughter 8 Miss, father Louisiana, mother Miss

Children of Rubie Alice Calhoun and John Joseph Lawson are:
i. John Joseph Lawson, Jr. , b. 13 Sep 1907, Natchez, Adams, Mississippi; d. 05 Aug 1952 .
ii. Lillian Lawson, b. 10 Dec 1909, Natchez, Adams, Mississippi; d. 25 Apr 1990, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
iii. Eugene Randall Lawson , b. 25 Dec 1911, Leland, , Mississippi; d. 16 Jun 1980, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; m. DORA CAROLYN TALBOT , Abt. 03 Oct 1936 ; b. 10 Aug 1911, ASHLAND, , Mississippi; d. 03 Nov 1975, Memphis, SHELBY, TENNESSEE.
iv. Rubie Alice Lawson , b. 03 Feb 1915, Nashville, , Tennessee; d. 15 Mar 1937, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
v. James Wilson Lawson, b. 05 Jan 1917, Clarksdale, , Mississippi; d. 13 Mar 1991, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
vi. Rosemary Lawson , b. 26 Nov 1919, England, , ARKANSAS; d. 13 Mar 1991, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
vii. Janet Elizabeth Lawson , b. 15 Feb 1922, Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi; d. 03 Dec 1983, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

From Ancestors

My great grandmother, Annie Jane Melton Wahlquist

My great grandmother, Annie Jane Melton Wahlquist was born 13 Jan 1875 in Missouri,
and died 04 Sep 1935 in Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas.
She married William Henry Valentine Wahlquist 06 Jul 1890 in Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas, son of Nelson Wahlquist and Catherine Shelton.
He was born 15 Feb 1869 in Sedalia, Missouri, and died 12 Sep 1955 in Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas.

In the 1900 Census, Fulton County, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, William H., age 31, Annie, wife, age 25, Clyde, age 6, Kate, age 4, Bryan, age 2, Flora, infant.
Census indicates six births (two deceased). Also living with them is Emily Melton, age 58. (Annie's mother).

In the 1910 Census, Fulton County, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, William H., age 44, Annie J., age 35, Clyde O., age 16, Kate, age 13, Bryan, age 12, Gladys, age 8.
A total of 10 children with 4 living. Also, a boarder, Elvina Garrigan, age 57, widow.

Annie Jane Melton was named Anna Amanda Caladona Magdelena Evalena Jane Melton Wahlquist (named after all her Aunts).
She was buried 05 Sep 1935, Riverside Cemetery, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Cause of Death was complications from diabetes.

In the 1920 Census, West Helena, Phillips, Arkansas, William HV., age 50, Annie J., age 44, Wiliam Bryan, age 21, Gladys N, age 17, Paul W, age 7.
Also Charley Sharks, orphan boy, age 9.

In the 1930 Census, Fulton County, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, William H., age 61, Annie J., age 55, Paul W, age 17,
Conrad Leichner (son-in-law, age 28, Gladys Leichner (daughter), age 28, William C, age 5, Charles M, age 3.

Children of ANNIE MELTON and WILLIAM WAHLQUIST are:
i. HUBERT WAHLQUIST, b. 1891; d. 1898.
ii. BERTHA WAHLQUIST, b. 1892; d. 1898.
iii. CLYDE OSCAR WAHLQUIST, b. 08 Jan 1894, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas - house on AR/MO Line; d. Aug 1981, Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas
iv. SULA CATHERINE WAHLQUIST, b. 10 May 1896, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas; d. 17 Jun 1978.
v. WILLIAM BRYAN WAHLQUIST, b. 05 Mar 1898, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas; d. 09 May 1976, Heber Springs, Cleburne County, Arkansas.
vi. FLORA WAHLQUIST, b. Jan 1900; d. Bef. 1910.
vii. NATHAN WAHLQUIST, b. 1901; d. Bef. 1910.
viii. GLADYS NAOMI WAHLQUIST, b. 22 Feb 1902, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas; d. 09 Oct 1979.
ix. TBD BABY WAHLQUIST, b. Abt. 1903; d. Bef. 1910.
x. LITTLE CHARLEY WAHLQUIST, b. 1904; d. Bet. 1904 - 1905.
xi. CHARLES EDWARD WAHLQUIST, b. 18 Apr 1910; d. 23 Dec 1994, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas; Adopted child.
xii. PAUL WASHINGTON WAHLQUIST, SR., b. 07 Apr 1912, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas; d. 18 Jul 1989, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma

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My great grandmother Jessie Blanche Brown Nelson

My great grandmother Jessie Blanche Brown Nelson was born Aug 1890 in Missouri,
and died Abt. 1974 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
She married WILLIAM A. NELSON, Sr. 29 Mar 1908 in Lonoke, AR, son of JOSEPH NELSON and MARY BREWER.
He was born about 1880 in Mississippi, and died Bef. 1920.

In the 1900 census Union township, Daviess County, MO )censys date June 11, 1900)
Jessie B Brown, niece age 9 Born Aug 1890 born MO Father born Ky mother born MO
Samuel A Heaston head age 37 born Nov 1862 MO was farm laborer
Mary Heaston wife age 31 born Feb 1869
Samuel R Heaston son age 11 born Apr 1889
Alice M Heaston daughter age 6 born May 1894

In the 1910 census England, Lonoke County, MO (census date Apr 19-1910)
William A Nelson head age 31 born Ark Father born Miss Mother born Miss Ice Plant
Blanche Nelson wife age 19 Born Mo Father born Ky Mother born MO Clerk Dry Goods store
William A. Nelson Jr son age 6 mo Born AR Father born Ark Mother-Mo

Postcard from W. A. Nelson to Inez Nelson on 1-26-12 to Jebb, Ark (She married on 18 Feb 1912)
Dear sister,
I am leaving L.R. for St. Louis tonight.
Will write from St. Louis.
Your brother,
W. A. Nelson

In the 1920 census Oregon City, Holt County, MO (census date 1-6-1920)
Blanche Nelson age 29 Born Mo Father born Mo Mother born Ky. Clerk Dry Goods store
Wm. A. Nelson (prob Jr) age 10 Born AR Father born MS Mother-Mo
Vivian Nelson age 8 Born AR Father born MS Mother-Mo
Joseph G age 6 Born AR Father born MS Mother-Mo

In the 1930 census
Blanche B Nelson age 39 Born MO Father KY Mother MO
William A Nelson (prob Jr) age 20 Born AR Fa AR Mother MO
Joseph G age 16 Born AR Fa AR Mother MO

Children of JESSIE BROWN and WILLIAM NELSON are:
i. WILLIAM A. JR. NELSON, b. Abt. 1910, Arkansas.
ii. VIVIEN NELSON, b. 01 Jun 1911, Arkansas; d. Feb 1974, Memphis, Shelby, TN.
iii. JOSEPH G NELSON, b. Abt. 1914, Arkansas.

Death Notice
Mrs. Jessie Blanche Nelson, 83, of 1807 Faxon, widow of William A. Nelson, died Friday at Bright Glade Convalescent Center.
She was a Christadelphian.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Forest Hill East Mausoleum chapel with burial in Forest Hill East Cemetary. Forest Hill Funeral Midtown has charge.
She leaves a sister, Mrs. Mable Wahlquist of Prescott, Ark.; two sons, William A. Nelson and Joe G. Nelson, both of Chicago; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

From Ancestors

My great grandfather William Henry Valentine Wahlquist

My great grandfather William Henry Valentine Wahlquist was born 15 Feb 1869 in Sedalia, Missouri, and died 12 Sep 1955 in Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas. He married ANNIE JANE MELTON 06 Jul 1890 in Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas, daughter of NATHAN MELTON and FRANCIS REISNER. She was born 13 Jan 1874 in Ironton, Iron, MO, USA, and died 04 Sep 1935 in Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas.

William HV began his career in the publishing business at the age of 13 when he served as an apprentice in Eureka Springs in the shop of H.A. Nickell. When his father (Nelson) left Eureka Springs the three brothers, Wm. HV, George and Charles went with a family to Texas where they learned the printing trade. Charles stayed in Texas. Wm. HV and George returned after three years and settled in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
William HV and George bought the Mammoth Spring Democrat in June 1890. Wm. Hv was Jr. Editor and George was editor. Wm. HV discontinued the paper in 1914 when it was consolidated under the name of the Mammoth Spring Progress with one of the three owners being his son, Clyde O. Wahlquist. During this time, Wm. HV started the Phillips County Democrat in Helena, Arkansas, which was sold to Hosea Keeling in 1920, when the name was changed to West Helena Times. In 1920 he revived the Democrat in Mammoth Spring. Wm. HV was owner/editor/publisher of the Democrat until after the death of his wife in 1935.
He became associated with the Philliips County Harold in 1938 in Helena, Arkansas, and was Associate Editor for 6 years. His brother George was editor and son Bryan was also associated with the newspaper. In 1945 he moved to Huntsville, Arkansas, and was on the staff of the Huntsville Record when he celebrated his 80th birthday there.
Wm. HV served in the Arkansas Legislature for 8 years (1925-1932) representing Fulton County Arkansas while living in Mammoth Spring. He served 4 years in the House of Representatives and 4 years in the Senate.

Notes for ANNIE JANE MELTON:
Anna Amanda Caladona Magdelena Evalena Jane Melton Wahlquist (named after all her Aunts)
Burial: 05 Sep 1935, Riverside Cemetery, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
Cause of Death: Complications from diabetes

Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
Residence: 1930, Mammoth Spring, Fulton, Arkansas

Children of WILLIAM WAHLQUIST and ANNIE MELTON are:
i. HUBERT2 WAHLQUIST, b. 1891; d. 1898.
ii. BERTHA WAHLQUIST, b. 1892; d. 1898.
iii. CLYDE OSCAR WAHLQUIST, b. 08 Jan 1894, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas - house on AR/MO Line; d. Aug 1981, Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas, United States of America.
iv. SULA CATHERINE WAHLQUIST, b. 10 May 1896, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas; d. 17 Jun 1978.
v. WILLIAM BRYAN WAHLQUIST, b. 05 Mar 1898, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas; d. 09 May 1976, Heber Springs, Cleburne County, Arkansas.
vi. FLORA WAHLQUIST, b. Jan 1900; d. Bef. 1910.
vii. NATHAN WAHLQUIST, b. 1901; d. Bef. 1910. We know Nathan died in infancy. Not listed on 1910 census.
viii. GLADYS NAOMI WAHLQUIST, b. 22 Feb 1902, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas; d. 09 Oct 1979.
ix. TBD BABY WAHLQUIST, b. Abt. 1903; d. Bef. 1910.
x. LITTLE CHARLEY WAHLQUIST, b. 1904; d. Bet. 1904 - 1905.
xi. CHARLES EDWARD WAHLQUIST, b. 18 Apr 1910; d. 23 Dec 1994, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas; Adopted child.
xii. PAUL WASHINGTON WAHLQUIST, SR., b. 07 Apr 1912, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas; d. 18 Jul 1989, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States of America.

From Ancestors

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