Alice Ann (Peaple) Clarkson

1859–1922 · Female · died at 62

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Eleanor Lester1836–1888Mother John Peaple1834–1863Father

Alice Ann (Peaple) Clarkson1859–1922William Banton Clarkson1858-1933Husband

Phyllis Clarkson1897–1990Daughter Florence Alice Clarkson1886–1964Daughter Alice Clarkson1889–1960Daughter Herbert Slayden Clarkson (Brigadier General)1891–1974Son Dora Clarkson1887–1973Daughter Laurel Clarkson1895–1977Daughter and 1 more

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Mother: Eleanor Lester 1836–1888
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Father: John Peaple 1834–1863
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Why: Only the surname Peaple is supported; the given names recorded for her father ('John Peal', 'Thomas People') are untested.
Records:
- FreeBMD indexes: Peaple births (Swindon and Highworth districts) and the marriage of Alice Ann Peaple, Prestwich, Dec quarter 1883 (view at freebmd.org.uk)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: index or transcription, as reported in the saved research.
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Husband: William Banton Clarkson 1858-1933
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Why: Marriage index: Alice Ann Peaple, Prestwich, Dec quarter 1883; the 1909 newspaper names W. B. Clarkson and wife Alice.
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FreeBMD indexes: Peaple births (Swindon and Highworth districts) and the marriage of Alice Ann Peaple, Prestwich, Dec quarter 1883 (view at freebmd.org.uk)
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 (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America)
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Daughter: Phyllis Clarkson 1897–1990
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Why: Phyllis 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)
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Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
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Daughter: Florence Alice Clarkson 1886–1964
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Why: Florence 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.
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Daughter: Alice Clarkson 1889–1960
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Why: Alice 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.
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Son: Herbert Slayden Clarkson (Brigadier General) 1891–1974
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Why: Herbert 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.
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Daughter: Dora Clarkson 1887–1973
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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.
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Daughter: Laurel Clarkson 1895–1977
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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.
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Son: Percy W. Clarkson (Major General) 1893–1962
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Why: Percy 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.
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Life events

Name	Alice Ann (Peaple) Clarkson Likely evidence: show why Why: FreeBMD indexes spell the surname Peaple, and she married W. B. Clarkson as Alice Ann Peaple, Prestwich, Dec quarter 1883. Records: FreeBMD indexes: Peaple births (Swindon and Highworth districts) and the marriage of Alice Ann Peaple, Prestwich, Dec quarter 1883 (view at freebmd.org.uk) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: index or transcription, as reported in the saved research. What the labels mean (the family tree records Alice A Clarkson)
Born	7 Jun 1859, England Likely evidence: show why Why: Her Texas death certificate gives 7 Jun 1859 and an English birthplace, and names her father only by the surname 'Peoples'; it is not a birth record. Records: Texas death certificate of Alice Clarkson (Mrs. W. B. Clarkson), San Antonio, 25 Apr 1922 (registered no. 10428) 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. What the labels mean (the family tree records Jun 7th 1859, Swindon, Wiltshire, England)
Died	25 Apr 1922, San Antonio, Texas Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Her Texas death certificate (image read in the R1 research). Records: Texas death certificate of Alice Clarkson (Mrs. W. B. Clarkson), San Antonio, 25 Apr 1922 (registered no. 10428) Find a Grave memorial 219023274: Alice Ann Peoples Clarkson (1859-1922), Mission Burial Park South, San Antonio (view at findagrave.com) (context) 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. What the labels mean (the family tree records 25 APR 1922, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA)
Marriage	Oct-Dec 1883, Prestwich, Lancashire, with William Banton Clarkson 1858-1933 Likely evidence: show why Why: Index only. Records: FreeBMD indexes: Peaple births (Swindon and Highworth districts) and the marriage of Alice Ann Peaple, Prestwich, Dec quarter 1883 (view at freebmd.org.uk) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: index or transcription, as reported in the saved research. What the labels mean (the family tree records 1883, England)
Marriage	1883
Arrival	1885
Residence	1900, Houston Ward 3, Harris, Texas, USA
Residence	1910, San Antonio Ward 8, Bexar, Texas
Residence	1920, San Antonio Ward 8, Bexar, Texas
Memorial	View memorial on Find a Grave

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The English indexes spell the family name PEAPLE; 'Peal', 'People' and 'Peoples' are later respellings.

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1900 United States Federal Census Census Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Event, Marriage, 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…
1920 United States Federal Census Census Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Event, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: San Antonio Ward 8, Bexar, Texas; Roll: T625_1780; Page: 4A; Enum…

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