"Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon

1862–1934 · Female

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P. P. Faustborn 1830Father Margaret Jane (Longmire) Faust1836–1900Mother

"Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon1862–1934William Orlando Ligon Sr1846–1929Husband

Robert O Ligon1884–1941Son Percy Edward Ligonborn 1886Son Charles Ray Ligon1882–1957Son William Orlando Ligon Jr1880–1928Son Emmons Nathaniel 'E. Nat' Ligon1888–1922Son

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Father: P. P. Faust born 1830
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Jennie ('J. D.', aged 8) is in P. P. Faust's 1870 household, married W. O. Ligon as J. D. Faust in 1879, and her son's 1928 death certificate names his mother Jennie Davis Faust, born near Liberty. No single record names her father.
Records:
- 1870 U.S. census, Town of Liberty, Amite County, Mississippi, p. 507A, dwelling 1936 (indexed as 'Paust')
- Mississippi compiled marriage index: J. D. Faust to W. O. Ligon, Amite County, 31 Jul 1879
- Arkansas death certificate of William Orlando Ligon Jr., Eureka Springs, 7 Oct 1928. Ancestry collection 61777, record 75242151 (indexed under 'Jennie Davis Ligon') (view at Ancestry)
- 1860 U.S. census, Liberty, Amite County, Mississippi, p. 253, dwelling 733
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research; index or transcription, as reported in the saved research.
Earlier: Likely (09-23-2026, prior research): Earlier research note: probable.
What the labels mean
Mother: Margaret Jane (Longmire) Faust 1836–1900
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Mrs. Jane Faust's obituary names 'Mrs. J. D. Ligon' among her four daughters (image inspected in the saved research); the 1870 household agrees.
Records:
- Obituary of Mrs. Jane Faust, Southern Herald (Liberty, Miss.), 2 Feb 1900, p. 3, reprinting the Alexandria Town Talk
- 1870 U.S. census, Town of Liberty, Amite County, Mississippi, p. 507A, dwelling 1936 (indexed as 'Paust')
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research.
Earlier: Likely (09-23-2026, prior research): Earlier research note: probable. · Confirmed (09-24-2026, prior research): Later research note: documented by the 1900 obituary.
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Husband: William Orlando Ligon Sr 1846–1929
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Marriage index: J. D. Faust to W. O. Ligon, 31 Jul 1879; husband and wife in the 1900 census.
Records:
Mississippi compiled marriage index: J. D. Faust to W. O. Ligon, Amite County, 31 Jul 1879
1900 U.S. census, Beat 3, Amite County, Mississippi, W. O. Ligon household
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Son: Robert O Ligon 1884–1941
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Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
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Son: Percy Edward Ligon born 1886
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Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
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Son: Charles Ray Ligon 1882–1957
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Son: William Orlando Ligon Jr 1880–1928
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: His 1928 death certificate names his mother as Jennie Davis Faust, born near Liberty (image inspected in the saved research).
Records:
- Arkansas death certificate of William Orlando Ligon Jr., Eureka Springs, 7 Oct 1928. Ancestry collection 61777, record 75242151 (indexed under 'Jennie Davis Ligon') (view at Ancestry)
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Son: Emmons Nathaniel 'E. Nat' Ligon 1888–1922
Likely evidence: show why
Why: The 1900 household lists Emmons, 11, among Jennie D. Ligon's five sons; the census states the relationships.
Records:
- 1900 U.S. census, Beat 3, Amite County, Mississippi, W. O. Ligon household
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: index or transcription, as reported in the saved research.
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Life events

Born	FEB 1862, Liberty, Amite, Mississippi Likely evidence: show why Why: The 1900 census index gives Feb 1862, Mississippi; the 1870 census has her as 'J. D.', aged 8, at Liberty. Records: 1900 U.S. census, Beat 3, Amite County, Mississippi, W. O. Ligon household 1870 U.S. census, Town of Liberty, Amite County, Mississippi, p. 507A, dwelling 1936 (indexed as 'Paust') Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: index or transcription, as reported in the saved research; image inspected in the saved research. What the labels mean
Died	27 AUG 1934, Amite County, Mississippi, USA Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: The tree gives 27 Aug 1934; the research did not find her death record (she was alive, widowed, in 1930). The R8 research (25 Sep 2026) found no certificate, obituary or memorial online; Find a Grave lists only W. O. Ligon Sr. and Jr. at Roseland Cemetery, Gloster. A Mississippi death certificate would settle it. Records: Find a Grave: memorial search for Ligon, Roseland Cemetery, Gloster (run 25 Sep 2026) (view at Find a Grave) (context) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; no supporting record yet. Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, prior research): The tree gives 27 Aug 1934; the research did not find her death record. What the labels mean
Marriage	31 Jul 1879, Amite County, Mississippi, with William Orlando Ligon Sr 1846–1929 Likely evidence: show why Why: Compiled marriage index, not the courthouse page. Records: Mississippi compiled marriage index: J. D. Faust to W. O. Ligon, Amite County, 31 Jul 1879 Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: index or transcription, as reported in the saved research. What the labels mean (the family tree records 1880)
Marriage	31 JUL 1879, Amite, Mississippi
Residence	Occupation: Housekeeper; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife, 1880, Liberty, Amite, Mississippi, USA
Business	Opened the Ladies Bazar, selling ladies' hats and bonnets, children's hats, dress goods, fancy goods and trimmings, in the new Ligon store, Mar 1883, Liberty, Mississippi Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Southern Herald, 3 Mar 1883 (page image read in the R8 research). Records: Southern Herald (Liberty, Miss.), 3 Mar 1883, p. 3: the Ladies Bazar to open in the new Ligon store (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research. What the labels mean
Business	Advertised the Bazaar with a dressmaking department 'under the management of Mrs. M. J. Faust', wedding trousseaux a specialty, and 'a large and comfortable private room for ladies', Mar 1883, Liberty, Mississippi Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Her weekly advertisement, signed 'Mrs. Jennie D. Ligon, Liberty, March 10, 1883' (Southern Herald, 24 Mar 1883). Business copy under her name, not proven to be her own writing. The dressmaker was probably her mother (Likely). Records: Southern Herald, 24 Mar 1883, p. 3: advertisement of Mrs. Jennie D. Ligon's Ladies Bazaar (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) Southern Herald (Liberty, Miss.), 3 Mar 1883, p. 3: the Ladies Bazar to open in the new Ligon store (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research. What the labels mean
Business	Went with her husband to buy a full stock of dry goods, notions and millinery for the Bazaar, Sep 1883, New Orleans Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Southern Herald, 8 Sep 1883 (page image read in the R8 research). Records: Southern Herald, 8 Sep 1883, p. 3: buying trip to New Orleans (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research. What the labels mean
Business	The new Ladies Bazaar trading at Gloster City: millinery, dress trimmings and dry goods 'at a small profit on cash', Feb 1884, Gloster City, Mississippi Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Southern Herald, 23 Feb 1884 (page image read in the R8 research). Records: Southern Herald, 23 Feb 1884, p. 3: the new Ladies Bazaar at Gloster City (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research. What the labels mean
Business	Advertised as 'Mrs. Jennie D. Ligon, Proprietress' of the Ladies Bazaar, and opened a Ladies' Parlor at the store, where visitors were shown the goods 'whether you wish to buy or not', 1886, Gloster City, Mississippi Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Southern Herald, 1 May and 13 Nov 1886 (page images read in the R8 research). Records: Southern Herald, 1 May 1886, p. 3: the Ladies' Parlor, and the 'Proprietress' advertisement (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) Southern Herald, 13 Nov 1886, p. 3: the Ladies' Parlor welcomes visitors (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research. What the labels mean
Business	Advertisements for 'J. D. Ligon, Dealer in General Merchandise', with dress goods and ladies' hats a specialty, 1887-1888, Gloster City, Mississippi Likely evidence: show why Why: Southern Herald advertisements (text read). Probably hers, but local items of the same years call the Gloster merchant Ligon 'he', so who ran which Ligon business then is not settled. Records: Southern Herald, 1887-1888: advertisements of 'J. D. Ligon, Dealer in General Merchandise, Gloster City' (text read) (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: index or transcription, as reported in the saved research. What the labels mean
Postmaster	Appointed postmaster, succeeding Holloway H. Ratcliff, 8 Mar 1898, Gloster, Mississippi Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Record of Appointment of Postmasters (image read in the R8 research); the Southern Herald of 18 Mar 1898 reported the appointment. Records: Record of Appointment of Postmasters, Amite County, Mississippi, pp. 10-11, Gloster (U.S. Post Office Department) Southern Herald, 18 Mar 1898, p. 3: Mrs. Jennie Ligon appointed postmistress at Gloster (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research. What the labels mean
Occupation	Postmaster; mother of five sons, all living, 1900, Beat 3, Amite County, Mississippi Likely evidence: show why Why: 1900 census index: Jennie D. Ligon, 38, born Feb 1862 in Mississippi, postmaster. Records: 1900 U.S. census, Beat 3, Amite County, Mississippi, W. O. Ligon household Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: index or transcription, as reported in the saved research. What the labels mean
Residence	Occupation: Postmaster; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife, 1900, Beat 3, Amite, Mississippi, USA
Postmaster	The Gloster post office became a presidential office, 1 Jan 1901, Gloster, Mississippi Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Marginal note in the Record of Appointment of Postmasters. Records: Record of Appointment of Postmasters, Amite County, Mississippi, pp. 10-11, Gloster (U.S. Post Office Department) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research. What the labels mean
Postmaster	Confirmed by the Senate as postmaster at Gloster, 31 Jan 1901, Washington Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Birmingham Age-Herald, 1 Feb 1901, 'Nominations Confirmed', and the register's '(P&S) 31 Jan 1901' (images read in the R8 research). Records: Birmingham Age-Herald, 1 Feb 1901, p. 2, 'Nominations Confirmed' (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) Record of Appointment of Postmasters, Amite County, Mississippi, pp. 10-11, Gloster (U.S. Post Office Department) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research. What the labels mean
Postmaster	Reappointed by the President with the consent of the Senate, 1 Feb 1905, Gloster, Mississippi Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Record of Appointment of Postmasters. Records: Record of Appointment of Postmasters, Amite County, Mississippi, pp. 10-11, Gloster (U.S. Post Office Department) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research. What the labels mean
Postmaster	Postmaster at $1,500 a year, with a staff listed as Emmons Ligon, assistant postmaster, Robt Ligon, clerk, and a rural carrier, 1907, Gloster, Mississippi Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Official Register, 1907 (page image read in the R8 research). Her pay rose from $1,000 in 1901 to $1,500 by 1907. Emmons and Robert were probably her sons (Likely): the register does not state relationships. Records: Official Register of the United States, 1907, vol. 2, Postal Service, Mississippi, p. 261: Gloster office staff (view at Internet Archive) Official Register of the United States, 1 Jul 1901, vol. 2, Post-Offices and Postmasters, Mississippi: Gloster (view at Internet Archive) Official Register of the United States, 1903, vol. 2, Post-Offices and Postmasters, Mississippi, p. 195: Gloster Official Register of the United States, 1 Jul 1905, vol. 2, Post-Offices and Postmasters, Mississippi: Gloster (view at Internet Archive) 1900 U.S. census, Beat 3, Amite County, Mississippi, W. O. Ligon household Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research; index or transcription, as reported in the saved research. What the labels mean
Postmaster	Renominated 'in place of Jennie D. Ligon' when her commission expired, and reappointed, 1 Mar 1909, Gloster, Mississippi Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Congressional Record, 5 Feb 1909, p. 1911, and the register (images read in the R8 research). Records: Congressional Record, 60th Cong., 2nd sess., vol. 43, pt. 2, p. 1911 (5 Feb 1909): nominations of postmasters (view at Congress.gov) Record of Appointment of Postmasters, Amite County, Mississippi, pp. 10-11, Gloster (U.S. Post Office Department) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research. What the labels mean
Residence	Occupation: Post Mistress; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife, 1910, Beat 3, Amite, Mississippi, USA
Postmaster	Her last commission expired. On 1 May 1913 a successor, Ollie O. Conerly, was nominated 'in place of Jennie D. Ligon', and he was appointed on 16 May 1913, 1 Mar 1913, Gloster, Mississippi Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Congressional Record, 1 May 1913, pp. 880-881, and the register. When she actually handed over the office is not known, and no source examined says why she was not reappointed. Records: Congressional Record, 63rd Cong., 1st sess., vol. 50, pt. 1, pp. 880-881 (1 May 1913): executive nominations received (view at GovInfo) Record of Appointment of Postmasters, Amite County, Mississippi, pp. 10-11, Gloster (U.S. Post Office Department) Southern Herald, weekly issues 28 Feb - 4 Jul 1913 (text searched for the Gloster post-office change) (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) (context) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research. What the labels mean
Residence	Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife, 1920, Gloster, Amite, Mississippi, USA
Residence	Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Boarder, 1930, Gloster, Gloster, Amite, Mississippi, USA

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Southern Herald (Liberty, Miss.), 3 Mar 1883, p. 3: the Ladies Bazar to open in the new Ligon store Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Southern Herald, 24 Mar 1883, p. 3: advertisement of Mrs. Jennie D. Ligon's Ladies Bazaar Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Southern Herald, 8 Sep 1883, p. 3: buying trip to New Orleans Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Southern Herald, 23 Feb 1884, p. 3: the new Ladies Bazaar at Gloster City Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Southern Herald, 1 May 1886, p. 3: the Ladies' Parlor, and the 'Proprietress' advertisement Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Southern Herald, 13 Nov 1886, p. 3: the Ladies' Parlor welcomes visitors Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Southern Herald, 1887-1888: advertisements of 'J. D. Ligon, Dealer in General Merchandise, Gloster City' (text read) Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Southern Herald, 18 Mar 1898, p. 3: Mrs. Jennie Ligon appointed postmistress at Gloster Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Obituary of Mrs. Jane Faust, Southern Herald (Liberty, Miss.), 2 Feb 1900, p. 3, reprinting the Alexandria Town Talk Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Birmingham Age-Herald, 1 Feb 1901, p. 2, 'Nominations Confirmed' Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Mississippi, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Southern Herald, weekly issues 28 Feb - 4 Jul 1913 (text searched for the Gloster post-office change) Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.

Research notes

Her middle name 'Davis' rests only on her son's 1928 death certificate; Davis was also the surname of W. O. Ligon's first wife. The research found her alive at Gloster in 1930 but did not find her death record, so the tree's 1934 death date is not yet checked.

The family tree records 'Residence, 8 MAR 1898, Gloster, Amite, Mississippi'. That is the date of her appointment as postmaster at Gloster, now shown as its own event; the record is not evidence of a residence.

The family tree records 'Residence, 1 FEB 1901, Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA'. The source is a Vicksburg newspaper's report of her Senate confirmation; Vicksburg is where it was published, not where she lived.

The family tree records 'Residence, 1 JUL 1903, Amite, Mississippi, USA'. The source is the 1903 Official Register's entry for her as Gloster postmaster ($1,200), not evidence of a residence.

Sources

Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1776-1935 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only Marriage
1880 United States Federal Census Census Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Amite, Mississippi; Roll: 640; Page: 395c; Enumeration District: 043
U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971 Other documents Scan: family sign-in Residence
The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30…
1900 United States Federal Census Census Scan: family sign-in Birth, Marriage, Residence
Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Amite, Mississippi; Roll: 799; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0023
Mississippi, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Citation only Residence
The Vicksburg Herald; Publication Date: 1 Feb 1901; Publication Place: Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA; URL: htt…
U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959 Military Scan: family sign-in Residence
1910 United States Federal Census Census Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 3, Amite, Mississippi; Roll: T624_732; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0024;…
1920 United States Federal Census Census Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Year: 1920; Census Place: Gloster, Amite, Mississippi; Roll: T625_868; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 28
Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969 Birth, marriage and death records Scan: family sign-in Birth
Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1928; Roll: 5
1930 United States Federal Census Census Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Year: 1930; Census Place: Gloster, Amite, Mississippi; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm:…
Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1776-1935 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only
U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959 Military Scan: family sign-in

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