American AcornsLaurel Clarkson
1895–1977 · Female · died at 81
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Overview
Family
Parents
- Father: William Banton Clarkson 1858-1933
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Laurel 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: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
- Mother: Alice Ann (Peaple) Clarkson 1859–1922
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Laurel 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: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
Life events
| Born | DEC 1895, Texas Unconfirmed evidence: show whyWhy: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Records attached in the tree: Review: not yet reviewed. |
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| Died | MAY 1977, Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia, USA Unconfirmed evidence: show why |
| Residence | 1900, Houston Ward 3, Harris, Texas, USA |
| Residence | 1910, San Antonio Ward 8, Bexar, Texas |
Sources
- 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… - 1910 United States Federal Census Census Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: San Antonio Ward 8, Bexar, Texas; Roll: T624_1532; Page: 5B; Enum…
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
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep 1933, p. 2: 'Retired Cotton Broker Expires' (obituary of W. B. Clarkson) Newspapers view at Newspapers.com
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