Bettie Walker Atkinson

Other Events:

• Parents:

  Bettie's 1930 death certificate names her parents as "Tom Adkinson" and "Mary Adams," both born in Arkansas.

• Census: 28 Jul 1870, Red Land township, Bradley County, Arkansas, USA;

  1. Ledbeter [Ledbetter], John, 36, male, white, farmer, real estate $200, personal $350, tennessee 2. _____, Mary, 32, female, white, keeping house, Tennessee 3. _____, Charles, 3, male, white, Arkansas 4. Atkinson, Bettie, 13, female, white, Arkansas, cannot write 5. _____, Henry, 10, male, white, Arkansas

• Census: 4 Jun 1880, Prairie township, Dorsey County, Arkansas, USA;

  1. Wright, Thos Y., white, male, 33, married, farmer, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia 2. _____, Bettie, white, female, 22, wife, married, keeping house, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee 3. _____, Mary W, white, female, 7, daughter, single, Arkansas, Georgia, Arkansas 4. _____, William F., white, male, 5, son, Arkansas, Georgia, Arkansas 5. _____, Martha A, white, female, 7 months, Arkansas, Georgia, Arkansas

• Census: 22 Jun 1900, Pennington township, Bradley County, Arkansas, USA;

  1. Wright, William, head, white, male, March 1846, 53, married 27 years, Alabama, Alabama, Alabama, teamster, can read and write, renting house 2. _____, Bettie, wife, white, female, January 1857, 43, married 27 years, 5 children 4 living, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, can read and write 3. _____, Rithia, daughter, white, female, June 1882, 18, single, Arkansas, Alabama, Arkansas, cannot read or write 4. _____, Jewell, daughter, white, female, April 1886, 14, Arkansas, Alabama, Arkansas, at school, attended 8 months, can read and write 5. _____, [Panis?], daughter, white, female, March 1890, 10, Arkansas, Alabama, Arkansas, at school, attended 8 months, can read and writ 6. Robison [possible cross-through], Edward, boarder, white, male, March 1880, 20, single, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas, teamster, can read and write

• Census: 27 Apr 1910, Alexandria Rd., Ward 1, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA;

  1. Gravier, Felix, head, male, white, 35, first marriage, married 7 years, Arkansas, Ireland, Arkansas. engineer, can read and write, renting house 2. _____, Ritha, wife, female, white, 28, first marriage, married 7 years, Arkansas, Georgia, Arkansas, can read and write 3. _____, Harry, son, male, white, 6, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arkansas 4. _____, Felix, Jr., son, male, white, 2, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arkansas 5. Wright, Betty, mother in law, female, white, 53, widowed, 6 children 4 living, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee 6. _____, Jewell, sister in law, female, white, 24, single, Arkansas, Georgia, Arkansas, can read and write

• Census: 12 Jan 1920, 3316 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA;

  1. O'Rourke, A. L. head, renting, female, white, 28, widowed, can read and write, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas, keeper, boarding house, own account 2. Wright, Bettie, mother, female, white, 62, widowed, can read and write, Arkansas, Alabama, Arkansas, no occupation 3-19. [Boarders with no apparent relationship] [It is not clear why Hallie (Wright) O'Rourke is listed as A. L. O'Rourke?her deceased husband's name. Possibly her name was given as "Mrs. A. L. O'Rourke" and incorrectly transcribed later]

• Obituary: Feb 1930, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA;

  "WRIGHT--At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Grady Goodwin, at 1530 Fourth street, Sunday, February 9, 1930, at 8 o'clock p. m., Mrs. Betty Wright, aged 73 years. She was a descendant of John Quincy Adams, her mother being a cousin of the former president of the United States. She is survived by three of her children. Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Ray Jacobs, of San Francisco, Cal., and Mr. Tom Wright of McKay, Arizona. She also leaves two brothers, Mr. Hal Atkinson, of Fordyce, Ark., and Mr. C. E. Ledbetter of Kingland, Ark. Funeral services will take place next Thursday, pending the arrival of Mrs. Jacobs from California. Interment will be made under the direction of Hixson Brothers, local undertakers."

Notes:

Obituary:

Obituary clipping (digital) provided by Wesley Saunders, reference librarian, Rapides Parish Library. No publication data.

Bettie married William Y. Wright on 6 Nov 1872 in Bradley County, Arkansas, USA. William was born in Mar 1846 in Georgia, USA; died between 1900-1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children: 2. Mary W. Wright   was born about 1873 in Arkansas, USA; died in 1880. 3. William Thomas Wright   was born on December 1875 in Arkansas, USA; died on 26 Dec 1930 in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, USA. 4. Martha A. Wright   was born about 1879 in Arkansas, USA. 5. Ritha Wright   was born in Jun 1882 in Arkansas, USA; died on 5 May 1920 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA. 6. Jewell Wright   was born in Apr 1886 in Arkansas, USA; died on 17 Aug 1951 in Caddo County, Louisiana, USA. 7. Hallie Wright   was born on 11 Mar 1890 in Arkansas, USA; died on 4 May 1942 in San Francisco County, California, USA.

Notes:

Birth:

Died as a child, possibly in 1880.

Other Events:

• Census: 4 Jun 1880, Prairie township, Dorsey County, Arkansas, USA;

  1. Wright, Thos Y., white, male, 33, married, farmer, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia 2. _____, Bettie, white, female, 22, wife, married, keeping house, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee 3. _____, Mary W, white, female, 7, daughter, single, Arkansas, Georgia, Arkansas 4. _____, William F., white, male, 5, son, Arkansas, Georgia, Arkansas 5. _____, Martha A, white, female, 7 months, Arkansas, Georgia, Arkansas

• Census: 22 Jun 1900, Pennington township, Bradley County, Arkansas, USA;

  1. Wright, Tom, head, white, male, December 1875, 24, married 2 years, Arkansas, Georgia, Arkansas, logging, can read and write, renting house 2. _____, Eliza, wife, white, female,Mary 1881, 19, married 2 years, 1 child 1 living, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas, can read and write 3. _____, Earl, son, white, male, September 1899, 8 months, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas [Same page, just two households before Tom's parents]

• Census: 21 Apr 1910, Kingsland township, Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA;

  1. Wright, William T., head, male, white, 34, first marriage, married 11 years, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas, engineer, locomotive, can read and write, renting house 2. _____, Eliza, wife, female, white, 29, first marriage, married 11 years, 5 children 4 living, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas, can read and write 3. _____, Gladys, daughter, female, white, 9, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas, attending school 4. _____, Neal, son, male, white, 6, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas, attending school 5. _____, Ophia, daughter, female, white, 4, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas 6. _____, Evalin [Evelyn?], daughter, female, white, 2, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas

• Census: 7 Jan 1920, Police Jury Ward 1, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA;

  1. Wright, W. T., head, male, white, 42, married, can read and write, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas, engineering, train 2. _____, Eliza, wife, female, white, 39, married, can read and write, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas 3. _____, Gladys, daughter, female, white, 18, single, can read and write, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas 4. _____, Neal, son, male, white, 16, attending school, can read and write, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas, laborer 5. _____, Ophie, daughter, female, white, 14, attending school, can read and write, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas 6. _____, Evelyn, daughter, female, white, 11, attending school, can read and write, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas 7. _____, Claud, son, male, white, 9, attending school, can read and write, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas 8. _____, Maureen, daughter, female, white, 4, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas 9. _____, Dorthy [Dorothy?], daughter, female, white, 2, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas

• Residence: Feb 1930, Arizona, USA;

  Tom's mother's obituary states that he lived in "McKay" Arizona. No such town has been located.

• Census: 12 Apr 1930, Logansport, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, USA;

  1. Wright, William T., head, renting, $14, not a farm, male, white, 54, married, first married age 21, can read and write, Arkansas, Georgia, unknown, engineer, railroad, not a veteran 2. _____, Eliza F., wife, female, white, 49, married, first married age 18, can read and write, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas, can read and write, home 3. _____, Gladys M., daughter, female, white, 29, single, can read and write, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas 4. _____, Marline, daughter, female, white, 14, attending school, can read and write, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arkansas 5. _____, Dorthy [Dorothy], daughter, female, white, 11, attending school, can read and write, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arkansas 6. _____, Peggy, daughter, female, white, 8, attending school, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arkansas 7. _____, Hiram, son, male, white, 5 9/12, attending school, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arkansas

William married Eliza Watson on 13 Nov 1898 in Calhoun County, Arkansas, USA. Eliza was born in May 1881 in Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 27 Apr 1910, Alexandria Rd., Ward 1, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA;

  1. Gravier, Felix, head, male, white, 35, first marriage, married 7 years, Arkansas, Ireland, Arkansas. engineer, can read and write, renting house 2. _____, Ritha, wife, female, white, 28, first marriage, married 7 years, Arkansas, Georgia, Arkansas, can read and write 3. _____, Harry, son, male, white, 6, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arkansas 4. _____, Felix, Jr., son, male, white, 2, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arkansas 5. Wright, Betty, mother in law, female, white, 53, widowed, 6 children 4 living, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee 6. _____, Jewell, sister in law, female, white, 24, single, Arkansas, Georgia, Arkansas, can read and write

• Census: 5 Jan 1920, 71 Shamrock Ave., Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA;

  1. Gravier, Felix, head, renting, male, white, 43, married, can read and write, Arkansas, Ireland, Arkansas, engineer, [Hearse?] RR 2. _____, Reetha [Retha], wife,female, white, 38, married, can read and write, Arkansas, Georgia, Arkansas 3. _____, Harry, son, male, white, 16, single, attending school, can read and write, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arkansas, carpenter apprentice, house 4. _____, Felix, son, male, white, 11, attending school, can read and write, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arkansas 5. _____, Eva, daughter, female, white, 6, attending school, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arkansas 6. _____, Bettie, daughter, female, white, 3 6/12, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arkansas

• Obituary: 16 Mar 1961, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA; Obituary of husband John Felix Gravier, The Town Talk, Alexandria:

  \"John F. Gravier Succumbs at 86 John F. Gravier, 86, of Alexandria, died at 6:07 a.m. today in an Alexandria hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Gravier; three daughters, Mrs. Eva LaCroix of Prineville, Mrs. Betty Bassinger of Fort Worth, Texas, and Mrs. Zudie Hammers of Me\'airie; two sons, F. M. Gravier of Atlanta, Ga., and Harry Gravier of Alexandria; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the chapel of John Kramer and Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Methodist Cemetery in Prineville.\"

Ritha married John Felix Gravier on 17 Jan 1903 in Bradley County, Arkansas, USA. John was born on 16 Dec 1874 in Arkansas, USA; died on 16 Mar 1961; was buried in Methodist Cemetery, Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 12 Apr 1940, 702 Howell, Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana, USA;

  1. Goodwin, Jewel, head, female, white, 48, [marital status ambiguous], completed grade 5, Arkansas, Alexandria, Rapides Parish in 1935 2._____, Grady, Jr., son, male, white, 16, attending school, completed 2 years high school, Louisiana

• Obituary: 18 Aug 1951, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA; The Town Talk, Alexandria:

  \"Mrs. Jewel Goodwin Mrs. Jewel Goodwin, 62, of Shreveport, a former resident of Alexandria, died at 3 p.m. Friday, August 17, 1951 in Shreveport. She is survived by her husband, Grady Goodwin of Shreveport, one son, Grady Goodwin, Jr., of St. Louis, Mo., and three grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 19, 1951 in the Kramer Funeral home chapel. Interment will be in the Methodist cemetery.\"

Family/Spouse: William Grady Goodwin. William was born on 29 Jun 1890 in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA; died on 27 Apr 1957 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, Rapides Parish, Lousiana, USAi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Parents:

  Hallie's death index (from death cert) names her father as "Wright" and her mother as "Ledbetter." The latter is an understandable error, as her mother was born Bettie Atkinson, but Bettie's mother Mary Jane Adams was first married to an Atkinson (Bettie's father) and second to a Ledbetter.

• Census: 12 Jan 1920, 3316 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA;

  1. O'Rourke, A. L. head, renting, female, white, 28, widowed, can read and write, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas, keeper, boarding house, own account 2. Wright, Bettie, mother, female, white, 62, widowed, can read and write, Arkansas, Alabama, Arkansas, no occupation 3-19. [Boarders with no apparent relationship] [It is not clear why Hallie (Wright) O'Rourke is listed as A. L. O'Rourke?her deceased husband's name. Possibly her name was given as "Mrs. A. L. O'Rourke" and incorrectly transcribed later]

• Residence: Feb 1930, San Francisco County, California, USA;

  Her mother's obituary places "Mrs. Ray Jacobs" in San Francisco.

• Census: 8 Apr 1930, 1000 Holloway St., San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA;

  1. Jacobs, Ray G., head, owns, value $16,000, has radio set, not a farm, male, white, 45, married, first married age 36, can read and write, California, Germany, Germany, manager, machinery 2. _____, Hattie W., wife, female, white, 39, married, first married age 30, can read and write, Arkansas, Arkansas, Arkansas 3. Tinney, Johana, servant, female, negro, [age unknown], can read and write, Tennessee, Virginia, Tennessee, servant, private family

• Voter's Registration: 1932, 1000 Holloway Ave., San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA;

  "Jacobs, Mrs. Hallie W., 1000 Holloway Ave., Dem" and "Jacobs, Ray G., 1000 Holloway Ave., Dem."

• Voter's Registration: 1934, 208 Rose Avenue, Mill Valley, Marin County, California, USA;

  "Mrs. Hallie W. Jacobs" (housewife) and "Mr. Ray G. Jacobs" (manufacturers agent), both of 208 Rose Ave.

Notes:

Name:

In the 1900 census her name appears to be "Panis."
In the 1920 census, it seems likely that she is the "A. L. O'Rourke" listed as head of household for a boarding house in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, as Bettie Wright is listed as "mother."
Bettie Wright's 1930 obituary names among her children "Mrs. Ray Jacobs, of San Francisco." A search of 1930 census for San Francisco County reveals a Ray G. Jacobs married to Hattie--born about 1890 in Arkansas.
However, voter's registration and her death registration name her as "Hallie W."

Birth:

Hallie's age is 10 in the 1900 census, but 28 in the 1920 census, calculating to a birth year of 1890-1892. Her death certificate, however, gave her birthdate as 11 March 1893.

It is likely that the day was 11 March (agreeing with the 1900 census which gave her birth month as March), but she was probably born in 1890.

Hallie married Albert Louis O'Rourke in 1914 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA. Albert was born about 1890 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA; died on 27 Oct 1918. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hallie married Ray G. Jacobs about 1921. Ray was born about 1885 in California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:

Earl appears in the 1900 census with his parents but is missing in 1910. Additionally, his mother's 1910 census data indicates that she has had 5 children of whom 4 are living.

Other Events:

• Census: 22 Apr 1930, Ward 2 Police Jury, Webster County, Louisiana, USA; 1. Spears, E. D., head, renting, [$77.?], not a farm, male, white, 30, married, first married age 24, can read and write, Louisiana, Texas, Louisiana, foreman, oil production, not a veteran 2. _____, Ophie, wife, female, white, 24, married, first married age 18, can read and write, Arkansas, Georgia, Arkansas 3. _____, Margery A., daughter, female, white, 3, Arkansas, Louisiana, Arkansas 4. _____, Edward, son, male, white, 1 6/12, Louisiana, Louisiana, Arkansas

Notes:

Name:

"Ophia" in 1910 census

Ophie married E. D. Spears about 1924. E. was born about 1900 in Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children: 21. Marjorie Ann Spears   was born in 1926; died in 2002. 22. Edward Spears, DNA   was born about 1928 in Louisiana, USA.

Other Events:

• Parents:

  Harry's 1967 death certificate named his parents as J. F. Gravier and Ritha Wright.

• Census: 3 Apr 1930, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA; 1. Gravier, Harry K, head, renting, [unknown $], radio, not a farm, male, white, 26, married, first married age 19, can read and write, Arkansas, Louisiana, Arkansas, contractor, public road, employed, not a veteran 2. _____, Hilda, wife, female, white, 24, married, first married age 17, can read and write, Louisiana, Louisiana, Florida 3. _____, Eva, sister, female, white, 17, single, not attending school, can read and write, Louisiana, Louisiana, Arkansas
• Residence: Mar 1961, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA; His father\'s obit names him as a resident of Alexandria.

Other Events:

• Residence: Mar 1961, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA; Named in his father\'s obit with place of residence

Notes:

Died:
Living at the time of his father's obit.

Other Events:

• Obituary: Obit of son John Peyton LaCroix, The Town Talk, Alexandria, La.:

  \"John Peyton LaCroix Memorial and Celebration of Life services for Mr. John Peyton Lacroix were held at Quest Community Church, Lexington, Ky. on Friday, May 31, 2013. A Memorial and Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Palestine United Methodist Church with the Reverends Jerry Crise and Lewis Morris officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. John Peyton Lacroix entered eternal rest with his Lord and Savior May 23 in his residence in Wilmore, Kentucky. He was a member and very active in Quest Community Church, Lexington, Ky Prior to that he was a member of First United Methodist, Prineville and was active in the choir and youth groups there. he grew up in Palestine United Methodist Church of Prineville and was a member of the choir. he was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners. John was born on September 26, 1950 in New Roads, La. to Peton C. LCrois and Eva Gravier Lacroix and baptized at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Rosedale, La. Shortly after his birth they moved back to the Tioga area. Those left to mourn his death are one son Peyton Lee Lacroix of Lexington, Ky.; one sister Eva J. Worsham, of Prineville, two nieces, one great niece, one great nephew and one great great nephew, numerous cousins and many friends. He touched many lives and his bright smile and winning personality will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his parents Peyton and Eva Gravier Lacroix, one nephew and one great niece, Paternal grandparents James Peyton Lacroix and Laura Alice Baron LaCroix and maternal grandparents John and Ritha Gravier. [Three more paragraphs about education and accomplishment.]\"

• Census: 3 Apr 1930, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA; 1. Gravier, Harry K, head, renting, [unknown $], radio, not a farm, male, white, 26, married, first married age 19, can read and write, Arkansas, Louisiana, Arkansas, contractor, public road, employed, not a veteran 2. _____, Hilda, wife, female, white, 24, married, first married age 17, can read and write, Louisiana, Louisiana, Florida 3. _____, Eva, sister, female, white, 17, single, not attending school, can read and write, Louisiana, Louisiana, Arkansas
• Obituary: 7 Dec 1985, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA; Obituary of Eva Gravier LaCroix, The Town Talk, Alexandria, LA.:

  \"Eva G. LaCroix Services for Eva Gravier Lacroix will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in St. Michael\'s Episcopal Church, Prineville, with the Rev. Kenneth J. Asel officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Prineville, under direction of Hinson Bros. Mrs. LaCroix, 72, of Prineville died at 1:20 p.m. Friday in Rapides General Hospital. She was a retired office manager formerly employed by Kingsley Orthopaedic Clinic. She was a native of Selma and the widow of Payton C. Lacroix. Survivors include one son, John P. Lacroix of Deville; one daughter Eva J. Worsham of Prineville; one sister, Betty Bassinger of Fort Worth, Texas; her stepmother, Annie Gravier of Laurel, Miss.\' two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of services Sunday in the church. memorials may be made to Shriners Children\'s Hospital in Shreveport or another charity.\"

Family/Spouse: Peyton C. Lacroix. Peyton was born about 1912 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA; died on 20 Aug 1959 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Mar 1961, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; Her father\'s obituary names offers name \"Betty Bassinger of Fort Worth.\"

Bettie married Lee Bassinger on 17 Oct 1937 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. Lee was born about 1909; died in Sep 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Aug 1951, St Louis, Missouri, USA; His mother\'s obit.
• Death Notice: 2 Dec 2007, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA;

  Death notice, William Grady Goodwin, Jr., Star Tribune (Minneapolis):

  "Goodwin, William Grady, age 83, of Hopkins. Born January 22, 1924. Entered into the presence of his Lord on August 31, 2007. He was preceded in death by wife, Lucille of 61 years. Survived by sons, Jim (Eulala), Tom (Sue); and daughter, Jane (Gary) Burke; grandchildren, Amy, Angela and Patrick. Bill served in WWII with the US Army Air Corps European Theater. Graveside service Wednesday, 11:15 AM, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 9 AM, at: Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins 952 938-9020."

Family/Spouse: Lucille. Lucille died before 2007. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bailey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eulala. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sue. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gary Burke. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]