American AcornsDora Clarkson
1887–1973 · Female · died at 85
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Overview
Family
Parents
- Father: William Banton Clarkson 1858-1933
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Dora is listed as a child of William Clarkson in the 1900 census household in Houston (image read in the R1 research).
Records:
- 1900 U.S. census, Houston Ward 3, Harris County, Texas (ED 76, sheet 19B, lines 72-80): William Clarkson, cotton buyer, his wife Alice and seven children (record page · view at Ancestry)
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep 1933, p. 2: 'Retired Cotton Broker Expires' (obituary of W. B. Clarkson) (view at Newspapers.com)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research.
Earlier: Likely (09-24-2026, newspapers): Named as W. B. Clarkson's children in Texas newspapers and memorials. · Likely (09-24-2026, research): Named as W. B. Clarkson's children in Texas newspapers and memorials.
- Mother: Alice Ann (Peaple) Clarkson 1859–1922
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Dora is listed as a child in William and Alice Clarkson's 1900 household; Alice is recorded as the mother of seven children, all living.
Records:
- 1900 U.S. census, Houston Ward 3, Harris County, Texas (ED 76, sheet 19B, lines 72-80): William Clarkson, cotton buyer, his wife Alice and seven children (record page · view at Ancestry)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research.
Earlier: Likely (09-24-2026, newspapers): Named as W. B. Clarkson's children in Texas newspapers and memorials. · Likely (09-24-2026, research): Named as children of W. B. and Alice Clarkson in Texas newspapers and memorials.
Life events
| Born | 19 Jun 1887 Confirmed evidence: show whyWhy: Her death certificate gives 19 Jun 1887 and names her parents William B. Clarkson and Alice (images read in the R1 research); the 1900 census gives June 1887. Her stone's 1877 does not fit. Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research. Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, memorial): Conflicting records: about 1887 (newspapers, tree) and 1877 (her stone). · Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, research): Conflicting records: about 1887 (newspapers, tree) and 1877 (her stone). |
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| Died | 2 MAR 1973, Kerrville, Kerr, Texas, USA Unconfirmed evidence: show why |
| Residence | 1900, Houston Ward 3, Harris, Texas, USA |
| Marriage | Married Hilmer G. Guenther at her parents' home, 16 Jun 1909, San Antonio, Texas Confirmed evidence: show whyWhy: San Antonio Light and Gazette, 17 Jun 1909 ('celebrated last evening'); the engineer read the saved page text. Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: saved copy of the text read when the research was incorporated. |
| Memorial | View memorial on Find a Grave |
Research notes
Her stone gives 1877; her death certificate and the 1900 census give 1887, which is preferred.
Sources
- View memorial on Find a Grave Memorial 43012524
A volunteer-contributed memorial page. Its dates and family links are the contributor's; the labels on this page say which ones the records support. - 1900 United States Federal Census Census Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Houston Ward 3, Harris, Texas; Roll: 1642; Page: 19B; Enumeration…
Research sources
- 1900 U.S. census, Houston Ward 3, Harris County, Texas (ED 76, sheet 19B, lines 72-80): William Clarkson, cotton buyer, his wife Alice and seven children Census view at Ancestry
- Find a Grave memorial 43012524: Dora Clarkson Guenther, City Cemetery #1, San Antonio (stone gives 1877) Burials and memorials view at findagrave.com
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep 1933, p. 2: 'Retired Cotton Broker Expires' (obituary of W. B. Clarkson) Newspapers view at Newspapers.com
- San Antonio Light and Gazette, 17 Jun 1909: home wedding of Miss Dora Clarkson and Hilmer G. Guenther at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Clarkson Newspapers view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America
- Texas death certificate of Dora Clarkson Guenther, 1973 Birth, marriage and death records
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