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Susan Melissa Teston

Female 1854 - 1946  (92 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Susan Melissa Teston was born on 23 Apr 1854 in Alabama; died on 16 May 1946 in Newton County, Texas; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Said to be a daughter of Duncan TESTON and Lucinda HINSON. In 1930, she was living in the home of son and daughter-in-law, Sidney and Edna Cousins. At the time of the 1940 Federal census, she was living with her youngest daughter and son-in-law, Alice and G. Ott Gunter, in Newton County, Texas. She appears to have been living with them since at least 1935.

    She is shown as Edna, born in Belgrade, Texas, on the death certificate of her youngest son, Sidney Bryant Cousins. This was likely just an error, as Sidney's wifes name was Edna.

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JXBN-8VC
    name: Melissa Cousins
    death date: 16 May 1946
    death place: Burkeville, Newton, Texas
    gender: Female
    race: White
    death age: 92 years 24 days
    estimated birth date:
    birth date: 23 Apr 1854
    birthplace: Alabama
    marital status: Widowed
    spouse's name:
    father's name: Teston
    father's birthplace: Alabama
    mother's name:
    mother's birthplace: Alabama
    occupation: None
    place of residence: Burkeville, Newton, Texas
    cemetery: Tamer Cem.
    burial place: Burkeville, Texas
    burial date: 17 May 1946
    additional relatives:
    film number: 2218376
    digital film number: 4030558
    image number: 647
    reference number: cn 23831
    Collection: Melissa Cousins, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"

    Susan married John Robert Cousins on 28 Oct 1876 in Newton County, Texas. John (son of Robert L. Cousins and Sarah Jane Jordan) was born on 10 Jan 1856 in Newton County, Texas; died on 3 May 1925 in Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Robert Clark Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1877 in Newton County, Texas; died on 22 Jun 1895; was buried in Little Flock Baptist Church Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.
    2. 3. Miles Jefferson Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jul 1878 in Newton County, Texas; died on 5 Apr 1944 in Newton, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Ford Cemetery, Bon Wier, Jasper County, Texas.
    3. 4. Robert "Bob" Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1881 in Newton County, Texas; died after 1881 in Newton County, Texas.
    4. 5. Eva "Evie" Mae Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1885 in Newton County, Texas; and died.
    5. 6. Rufus Lee Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1887 in Newton County, Texas; died on 13 Feb 1943 in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Burkeville City Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.
    6. 7. Mellie Miranda Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Feb 1889 in Newton County, Texas; died on 15 May 1958 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.
    7. 8. Sidney Bryant Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1891 in Burkeville, Newton County, Texas; died on 29 Mar 1936 in Newton County, Texas.
    8. 9. Minnie Viola Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1893 in Newton County, Texas; died on 7 Jun 1969 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.
    9. 10. Elvie Alice Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1898 in Newton County, Texas; died on 1 Jul 1944 in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas; was buried in Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Clark Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born in Sep 1877 in Newton County, Texas; died on 22 Jun 1895; was buried in Little Flock Baptist Church Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.

  2. 3.  Miles Jefferson Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born on 21 Jul 1878 in Newton County, Texas; died on 5 Apr 1944 in Newton, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Ford Cemetery, Bon Wier, Jasper County, Texas.

    Notes:

    When he registered for the World War I draft, he was a resident of Newton County, Texas, and was in the Livery Business for himself. He was tall and of medium build, with gray eyes and light brown hair.


    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDP7-84D
    name: Miles J. Cousins
    death date: 05 Apr 1944
    death place: Newton, Newton, Texas
    gender: Male
    race: White
    death age: 66 years 2 months 27 days
    estimated birth date:
    birth date: 21 Jul 1878
    birthplace: Texas
    marital status: Married
    spouse's name:
    father's name: John Cousins
    father's birthplace:
    mother's name: Lizzy Teston
    mother's birthplace:
    occupation: Farmer
    place of residence: Newton, Newton, Texas
    cemetery: Ford
    burial place: Newton, Newton, Texas
    burial date: 06 Apr 1944
    additional relatives: X
    film number: 2137866
    digital film number: 4029652
    image number: 1531
    reference number: 70646
    Collection: Miles J. Cousins, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"

    (Research):

    Census Listings

    1900 Census
    Texas, Newton County, PR 3
    Enumerated 12 Jun 1900
    SD 8 ED 53 Sheet 5B
    78-78
    Cousins, M J Head W M Jun 1879 20 m 1 Tx Tx Farmer
    Cousins, Jeanie Wf W F Nov 1881 18 M 1 1/1 Tx La La
    Cousins, Altha P Dtr W F Apr 1900 2/10 S Tx Tx Tx

    1910 Census
    Texas, Newton County, JP 1
    Enumerated 11 May 1910
    SD 2 ED 108 Sheet 29A Stamped 29
    381-392
    Cousins, M J Head M W 30 m 11 Tx Tx Tx Mail Carrier
    Cousins, Jennie Wf F W 29 m1 11 5/4 Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Roy Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Clarence Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Alta Dtr (sic) F (sic) W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Nora Dtr F W 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx

    1920 Census
    Texas, Newton County, JP 4
    Enumerated 2, 3, 5 and 6 Jan 1920
    SD 2 ED 132 Sheet 1A
    3-3
    Cousins, M J Head M W 40 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
    Cousins, Jennie Wf F W 36 M Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Roy Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Cutting Wood
    Cousins, Clarence Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Elton Son M 13 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Viola Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Harvey Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Ivy Ester Dtr F W 5 Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Robert Son M W 2 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx

    1930 Census
    Texas, Newton County, JP #4
    Enumerated April 14, 1930
    ED 176-5 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 56
    Bon Weir and Newton Road
    57-61
    Cousins, Miles J Head M W 50 M/20 Tx Tx Tx Trucker Hauling Logs
    Cousins, Jenia Wf F W 47 M/17 Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Ray Son M W 27 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Hauling Gravel
    Cousins, Elton Son M 23 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Hauling Gravel
    Cousins, Ester Dtr F W 15 Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Robert C Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Beulah May Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Wesley Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx

    Miles married Ida Eugenia "Jennie" West on 21 Feb 1899 in Newton County, Texas. Ida was born in Nov 1881 in Texas; died on 29 Oct 1975 in Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Altha P. Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1900 in Newton County, Texas; died after 1900 in Newton County, Texas.
    2. 12. William Roy Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1902 in Newton County, Texas; died on 15 Dec 1978 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Ford Cemetery, Bon Wier, Jasper County, Texas.
    3. 13. Clarence E. Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jun 1904 in Newton County, Texas; died on 9 Jul 1949 in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas.
    4. 14. Elton Lloyd Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1906 in Newton County, Texas; died on 25 Aug 1967 in Newton County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas.
    5. 15. Nora Viola Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Feb 1910 in Newton County, Texas; and died.
    6. 16. Harvey Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1912 in Newton County, Texas; died on 18 May 1980 in Jefferson County, Texas.
    7. 17. Ivy Esther Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1914 in Newton County, Texas; and died.
    8. 18. Robert "Bob" C. Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1917 in Newton County, Texas; died on 16 Jan 2012 in Newton, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Ford Cemetery, Bon Wier, Jasper County, Texas.
    9. 19. Beulah May Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1921 in Newton County, Texas; and died.
    10. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Robert "Bob" Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born about 1881 in Newton County, Texas; died after 1881 in Newton County, Texas.

  4. 5.  Eva "Evie" Mae Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born on 2 May 1885 in Newton County, Texas; and died.

    Eva married Archie A. Miller, Sr. before 1903. Archie was born on 13 Jul 1882 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Claude Cader Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1903 in Newton County, Texas; died on 14 Feb 1969 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Burkeville City Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.
    2. 22. Ottis Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1906 in Texas; and died.
    3. 23. Clara Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Texas; and died.
    4. 24. Vena Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1909 in Newton County, Texas; and died.
    5. 25. Myrtice J. Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Nov 1913 in Newton County, Texas; died on 31 Oct 1974 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.
    6. 26. Archie A. Miller, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1922 in Newton County, Texas; died on 21 Jun 1994 in Buna, Jasper County, Texas.

  5. 6.  Rufus Lee Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born on 14 Apr 1887 in Newton County, Texas; died on 13 Feb 1943 in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Burkeville City Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.

    Notes:

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDVB-C85
    name: Rufus Lee Cousins
    death date: 13 Feb 1943
    death place: Nederland, Jefferson, Texas
    gender: Male
    race: White
    death age: 55 years
    estimated birth date:
    birth date: 14 Apr 1887
    birthplace: Texas
    marital status: Married
    spouse's name:
    father's name: John Cousins
    father's birthplace: Texas
    mother's name:
    mother's birthplace:
    occupation: Auto Mechanic
    place of residence: Nederland, Jefferson, Texas
    cemetery:
    burial place: Burkeville, Texas
    burial date: 15 Feb 1943
    additional relatives: X
    film number: 2137249
    digital film number: 4030117
    image number: 3043
    reference number: cn8430
    Collection: Rufus Lee Cousins, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1920 Census
    Louisiana, Beauregard Parish, Merryville
    Enumerated 5 and 6 Feb 1920
    SD 7 ED 109 Sheet 8A
    142-146
    Cousins, Rufus L Head M W 23 M Tx Tx Tx Mechanic Garage
    Cousins, Alice A Wf W F 27 M Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Roy A Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Blanche E Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Rubylee Dtr F W 5 S La Tx Tx
    Coleman, Audrey Sister-in-law F W 19 S Tx Tx Tx
    Coleman, John L Brother-in-law M W 19 M Tx Tx Tx
    Coleman, Ophelia M Sister-in-law F W 19 M Tx Tx Ga


    1930 Census
    Texas, Jefferson County, Pr. 7, Nederland East
    Enumerated April 4, 1930
    ED 123-81 SD 27 Sheet 16A Stamped 215
    Main Street
    637-58-60
    Cousins, Lee R Head M W 41 m 23 Tx Tx Va Mechanic Kelly Garage
    Cousins, Alice Wf F W 37 M 17 Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Troy Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Tally marker Pool Hall
    Cousins, Evelyn Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx tx
    Cousins, Ruby Dtr F W 12 S La Tx Tx
    Cousins, Mildred Dtr F W 10 S La Tx Tx
    Cousins, Alice Ruth Dtr F W 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx

    (Medical):See attached sources.

    Rufus married Alice A. Campbell about 1910. Alice was born on 28 Jan 1893 in Texas; died on 22 Feb 1931 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Burkeville City Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Troy A. Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Nov 1911 in Texas; died on 20 Oct 1979 in Galveston County, Texas.
    2. 28. Blanche Evelyn Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1915 in Texas; and died.
    3. 29. Ruby Lee Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1918 in Louisiana; and died.
    4. 30. Mildred Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1920 in Louisiana; and died.
    5. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 7.  Mellie Miranda Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born on 1 Feb 1889 in Newton County, Texas; died on 15 May 1958 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.

    Notes:

    A digital image of her actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. At the time of her death she was widowed with a home address of 8132 Milredge Drive, Houston, Texas. Her father was shown as John R. COUSINS, with "no record" listed under her mother's name. The informant was W. A. Becton, presumably her eldest son. Barbara Yancey Dore shows that she was the daughter of John Robert COUSINS and Susan "Melissa" E. TESTON of Newton County, Texas.

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JXCL-LV1
    name: Mellie M. Cousins Becton
    death date: 15 May 1958
    death place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    gender: Female
    race: White
    death age: 69 years
    estimated birth date:
    birth date: 07 Feb 1889
    birthplace: Burkeville, Texas
    marital status: Widowed
    spouse's name:
    father's name: John R. Cousins
    father's birthplace:
    mother's name:
    mother's birthplace:
    occupation: Retired Housewife
    place of residence: Houston, Harris, Texas
    cemetery: Tanner Cemetery
    burial place: Burkeville, Texas
    burial date: 20 May 1958
    additional relatives:
    film number: 2115363
    digital film number: 4163853
    image number: 2150
    reference number: 27982
    Collection: Mellie M. Cousins Becton, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"

    (Medical):See attached sources.

    Mellie married William Edward Becton on 3 May 1911 in Newton County, Texas. William (son of Levi Edward Becton and Emily A. Humphreys) was born on 6 Jan 1891 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 Apr 1952 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. William Arlis Becton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1912 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 27 Dec 1988 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.
    2. 33. Artie May Becton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1914 in Texas; died on 19 Sep 1976 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
    3. 34. Raymond Edward Becton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1916 in Texas; died on 6 Feb 1992 in Victoria County, Texas.
    4. 35. Verda Melissa Becton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1918 in Newton County, Texas; died on 20 Sep 2002 in San Jacinto County, Texas.
    5. 36. Hiram Andrew Becton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1920 in Texas; died on 25 Feb 2006 in Hempstead, Waller County, Texas.
    6. 37. Winford Virgil Becton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1923 in Texas; died on 25 Jul 2006 in Wylie, Dallas County, Texas.

  7. 8.  Sidney Bryant Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born on 23 Apr 1891 in Burkeville, Newton County, Texas; died on 29 Mar 1936 in Newton County, Texas.

    Notes:

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD68-65C
    name: Sidney Bryant Cousins
    death date: 29 Mar 1936
    death place: Newton Co., Texas
    gender: Male
    race: White
    death age: 44 years 11 months 25 days
    estimated birth date:
    birth date: 23 Apr 1891
    birthplace: Burkville, Texas
    marital status: Married
    spouse's name: Edna Cousins
    father's name: Sidney Bryant Cousins
    father's birthplace: Newton County
    mother's name: Edna Cousins
    mother's birthplace: Belgrade, Texas
    occupation: Farming
    place of residence: Newton, Texas
    cemetery:
    burial place: Newton
    burial date: 30 Mar 1936
    additional relatives: X
    film number: 2116862
    digital film number: 4166723
    image number: 2242
    reference number: v X cn 16645
    Collection: Sidney Bryant Cousins, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1930 Census
    Texas, Newton County, JP 1, Newton Town
    Enumerated April 8, 1930
    ED 176-1 SD 19 Sheet 2A Stamped 2
    Bon Wier Road
    33-35
    Cousins, Sidney B Head M W 37 m 22 Tx Tx US Farmer Truck Farm
    Cousins, Edna E Wf F W 33 m 19 Tx Tx Tx Stacker Box Factory
    Cousins, Mary O Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Irene B Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Fay O Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Mattie C. Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Nina P Dtr F W 7 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Cousins, Malissa Mother F W 76 Wd Ala US US

    Sidney married Edna Eugenia Wilson about 1915. Edna was born about 1897 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Mary O. Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1916 in Texas; and died.
    2. 39. Irene B. Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1919 in Texas; and died.
    3. 40. Sidney Lee Cousins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1920 in Texas; died on 31 Mar 1936 in Newton, Newton County, Texas.
    4. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 9.  Minnie Viola Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born on 10 Dec 1893 in Newton County, Texas; died on 7 Jun 1969 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.

    Notes:

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDVL-MR4
    name: Minnie Viola Miller
    death date: 07 Jun 1969
    death place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
    gender: Female
    race: White
    death age: 75 years
    estimated birth date:
    birth date: 10 Dec 1893
    birthplace: Newton County, Texas
    marital status: Widowed
    spouse's name:
    father's name: John Cousins
    father's birthplace:
    mother's name: Unknown
    mother's birthplace:
    occupation: Homemaker
    place of residence: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
    cemetery: Tanner Cemetery
    burial place: Burkville, Newton, Texas
    burial date: 07 Jun 1969
    Informant A L Miller (son)
    additional relatives: X
    film number: 2137445
    digital film number: 4029609
    image number: 2644
    reference number: cn 43066
    Collection: Minnie Viola Miller, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"

    Minnie married Joshua Floyd Miller on 28 Jun 1913. Joshua was born on 20 Nov 1888 in Texas; died on 11 Apr 1968; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Mary L. Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1920 in Newton County, Texas; and died.
    2. 45. Alfred L. Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1921 in Newton County, Texas; and died.

  9. 10.  Elvie Alice Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born on 14 Sep 1898 in Newton County, Texas; died on 1 Jul 1944 in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas; was buried in Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas.

    Notes:

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDYF-CQR
    name: Elvie Alice Gunter
    death date: 01 Jul 1944
    death place: Rusk, Cherokee, Texas
    gender: Female
    race: white
    death age: 45 years
    estimated birth date: 1899
    birth date:
    birthplace: Texas
    marital status: Married
    spouse's name:
    father's name: John Robert Cousins
    father's birthplace: Unknown
    mother's name: Susan Melissa Teston
    mother's birthplace: Unknown
    occupation: Housewife
    place of residence: Burkeville, Newton, Texas
    cemetery:
    burial place: Kirbyville, Texas
    burial date: 01 Jul 1944
    additional relatives:
    film number: 2137795
    digital film number: 4029638
    image number: 211
    reference number: CN 31901
    Collection: Elvie Alice Gunter, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"

    Family/Spouse: General Ottis Gunter. General was born on 1 Nov 1899 in Texas; died on 24 Jun 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 47. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 48. Eva Ruth Gunter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Feb 1929 in Burkeville, Newton County, Texas; died on 1 Feb 1929 in Burkeville, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.
    4. 49. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 50. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Altha P. Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Miles2, 1.Susan1) was born in Apr 1900 in Newton County, Texas; died after 1900 in Newton County, Texas.

    Notes:

    She must have died young, Not on the 1910 census with her parents four younger siblings. Additionally, her mother reported on that same census that she was the mother of five children, only four still living.


  2. 12.  William Roy Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Miles2, 1.Susan1) was born on 21 Mar 1902 in Newton County, Texas; died on 15 Dec 1978 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Ford Cemetery, Bon Wier, Jasper County, Texas.

    Notes:

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KH3F-9GD
    name: William Roy Cousins
    titles & terms:
    event: Death
    event date: 15 Dec 1978
    event place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, United States
    residence Rural Livingston Rt 4 box 616
    gender: Male
    age: 76
    estimated birth year: 1902
    DOB 21 Mar 1902
    Maritial Status widowed
    father: Miles Cousins
    father's titles & terms:
    mother: Jeannie West
    mother's titles & terms:
    occupation Labor Mobil Oil
    Informant Ms. Royce Ann Hopkins
    certificate number: 94926
    digital folder number: 004991361
    image number: 00445
    Collection: William Roy Cousins, "Texas, Deaths, 1977-1986"


  3. 13.  Clarence E. Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Miles2, 1.Susan1) was born on 11 Jun 1904 in Newton County, Texas; died on 9 Jul 1949 in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas.

    Notes:

    At the time of the 1930 Federal Census, a 25 year old Clarence Cousins, born in Texas and Single, can be found at the Wm. Beaumont General Hospital, Fort Bliss Military Reservation, El Paso County, Texas. He was listed as a Private, and his occupation was shown as Soldier. This may be the same Clarence Cousins, as he is no longer listed in his parents home in Newton County, Texas.

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JFH2-28V
    name: C.E. Cousins
    death date: 09 Jul 1949
    death place: Rusk, Cherokee, Texas
    gender: Male
    race: white
    death age: 45 years 28 days
    estimated birth date:
    birth date: 11 Jun 1904
    birthplace: Texas
    marital status: Single
    spouse's name:
    father's name: M. J. Cousins
    father's birthplace: Texas
    mother's name: Jeanie West
    mother's birthplace: Texas
    occupation: Laborer
    place of residence: Newton, Newton, Texas
    cemetery:
    burial place: Newton, Newton, Texas
    burial date: 09 Jul 1949
    additional relatives:
    film number: 2223343
    digital film number: 4031774
    image number: 230
    reference number: cn 32409
    Collection: C.E. Cousins, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"


  4. 14.  Elton Lloyd Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Miles2, 1.Susan1) was born on 25 Oct 1906 in Newton County, Texas; died on 25 Aug 1967 in Newton County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas.

    Notes:

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JN8P-5HN
    name: Elton Lloyd Cousins
    death date: 25 Aug 1967
    death place: Newton, Newton, Texas, United States
    gender: Male
    race: White
    death age: 60 years
    estimated birth date:
    birth date: 25 Oct 1906
    birthplace: Newton County
    marital status:
    spouse's name:
    father's name: Miles Cousins
    father's birthplace:
    mother's name: Genie West
    mother's birthplace:
    occupation:retired salesman
    place of residence: Newton
    cemetery: Newton City Cemetery
    burial place:
    burial date:
    additional relatives:
    informant Bernell Kerr
    film number: 2138740
    digital film number: 4137710
    image number: 02451
    reference number: 60637
    Collection: Elton Lloyd Cousins, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"


    (Medical):See attached sources.


  5. 15.  Nora Viola Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Miles2, 1.Susan1) was born about Feb 1910 in Newton County, Texas; and died.

  6. 16.  Harvey Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Miles2, 1.Susan1) was born on 27 Apr 1912 in Newton County, Texas; died on 18 May 1980 in Jefferson County, Texas.

  7. 17.  Ivy Esther Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Miles2, 1.Susan1) was born on 31 Oct 1914 in Newton County, Texas; and died.

    Notes:

    She was referenced as Esther DAVIS in the 2012 obituary of her brother, Bob.

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XLQZ-7H8
    name: Ivy Esther Cousins
    event: Birth
    event date: 31 Oct 1914
    event place: Newton, Newton, Texas, United States
    gender: Female
    father: Miles Jefferson Cousins
    mother: Ida Eugenia Jenie West
    certificate number: 35591
    digital folder number: 004184639
    image number: 00031
    Collection: Ivy Esther Cousins, "Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935"

    Ivy married Marvin Wallace Davis before 1933. Marvin was born before 1914; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 52. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 53. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 54. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 18.  Robert "Bob" C. Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Miles2, 1.Susan1) was born on 27 Apr 1917 in Newton County, Texas; died on 16 Jan 2012 in Newton, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Ford Cemetery, Bon Wier, Jasper County, Texas.

    Notes:

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X2VW-8ZB
    name: Cousins
    event: Birth
    event date: 27 Apr 1917
    event place: Newton, Newton, Texas, United States
    gender: Male
    father: M. J Cousins
    mother: Jennie West
    certificate number: 15835
    digital folder number: 004490981
    image number: 00656
    Collection: Cousins, "Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935"

    Robert Bob Cousins, 94, of Newton, went home to be with his heavenly Father, on Monday, January 16, 2012, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on April 27, 1917, in Newton, Texas, and was a lifelong resident of Newton and was a member of the Bon Wier Baptist Church. After retiring, he enjoyed tending to his cows and creating memories with his many grandchildren and great grandchildren, of which they will never forget. He is survived by his wife, Margie Cousins of Newton; daughters, Sue Dougharty and husband, Truman of Newton, Kay Spinn and husband, Will of Holland, Tx; sons, Barney Cogswell and wife, Cathy of Newton and Robert Cousins and wife, Glenda of Walker, La.; brother, Dick Cousins of Hull-Daisetta, Tx; 16 grand children; 44 great grandchildren; and 12 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miles and Jeanie Cousins; brothers, Roy Cousins, Clarence Cousins, Elton Cousins, and Harvey Cousins; sisters, Alta Cousins, Nora Cousins, Ester Davis and Beulah Brooks; daughter, Margie Nichols; grandsons, Jeff Dougharty, Shawn Cousins, Tommy Hardy, and Larry Hardy; granddaughter, Courtney Trent; and great grandchildren, Alex and Olivia Trent. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Smith Funeral Home in Newton. Funeral services will be on Thursday, January 18, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at Smith Funeral Home in Newton with burial to follow at Ford Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jeff Dougharty Scholarship Fund, 242 CR 4025, Newton, Tx 75966.

    Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on January 18, 2012

    Listed as R C Cousins on the SSDI.

    Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 56. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 57. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 19.  Beulah May Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Miles2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1921 in Newton County, Texas; and died.

    Notes:

    She was referred to as Beulah BROOKS in the 2012 obituary of her brother, Bob.


  10. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Miles2, 1.Susan1)

  11. 21.  Claude Cader Miller Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eva2, 1.Susan1) was born on 20 Aug 1903 in Newton County, Texas; died on 14 Feb 1969 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Burkeville City Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.

    Notes:

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDR9-SGH
    name: Claude E. Miller
    death date: 14 Feb 1969
    death place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas
    gender: Male
    race: White
    death age: 65 years
    estimated birth date:
    birth date: 20 Aug 1903
    birthplace: Newton County, Texas
    marital status: Married
    spouse's name:
    father's name: A. A. Miller
    father's birthplace:
    mother's name: Evie Cousins
    mother's birthplace:
    occupation: Retired Barber
    place of residence: Burkeville, Newton, Texas
    cemetery: Burkeville
    burial place: Newton County, Texas
    burial date: 14 Feb 1969
    additional relatives: X
    film number: 2137323
    digital film number: 4029824
    image number: 1522
    reference number: cn 8570
    Collection: Claude E. Miller, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"


  12. 22.  Ottis Miller Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eva2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1906 in Texas; and died.

  13. 23.  Clara Miller Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eva2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1908 in Texas; and died.

  14. 24.  Vena Miller Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eva2, 1.Susan1) was born in Dec 1909 in Newton County, Texas; and died.

  15. 25.  Myrtice J. Miller Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eva2, 1.Susan1) was born on 2 Nov 1913 in Newton County, Texas; died on 31 Oct 1974 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.

    Notes:

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K38Q-RBC
    name: Myrtice Boswell
    event: Death
    event date: 31 Oct 1974
    event place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
    gender: Female
    marital status: Divorced
    birth date: 02 Nov 1913
    birthplace: , Texas
    father's name: Archie A Miller
    mother's name: Evie Cousins
    informant Bonnie Moser, Daughter
    certificate number: 81191
    film number: 2243403
    digital folder number: 005145709
    image number: 02778
    Collection: Myrtice Boswell, "Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976"


  16. 26.  Archie A. Miller, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eva2, 1.Susan1) was born on 9 Sep 1922 in Newton County, Texas; died on 21 Jun 1994 in Buna, Jasper County, Texas.

  17. 27.  Troy A. Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (6.Rufus2, 1.Susan1) was born on 19 Nov 1911 in Texas; died on 20 Oct 1979 in Galveston County, Texas.

    Notes:

    The SSDI shows his last benefits were paid in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas. He died, however, in Galveston County.


  18. 28.  Blanche Evelyn Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (6.Rufus2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1915 in Texas; and died.

  19. 29.  Ruby Lee Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (6.Rufus2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1918 in Louisiana; and died.

  20. 30.  Mildred Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (6.Rufus2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1920 in Louisiana; and died.

  21. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Rufus2, 1.Susan1)

  22. 32.  William Arlis Becton Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mellie2, 1.Susan1) was born on 16 Feb 1912 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 27 Dec 1988 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Barbara Yancey Dore shows that he married Lucille M. MAYES on 8 Jan 1946 in Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, LA. She also died in Harris County, on 16 Nov 1983.

    WILLIAM A BECTON 16 Feb 1912 27 Dec 1988 71301 (Alexandria, Rapides, LA ) (none specified) 450-16-1753 Texas


    (Research):
    Census Listings:

    1930 Census
    Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
    Enumerated 8 and 9 Apr 1930
    ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 2B
    38-40
    Horn, C P Head M W 35 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
    Horn, Dollie Wf F W 35 M Tx NC Tx
    Horn, Carene Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
    Horn, Enlow Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
    Horn, Oscar Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
    Horn, Glenn Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
    Becton, Arlis Brother-in-law* m W 17 S Tx NC Tx Laborer Farm

    *He is probably not actually a brother of Dollie's, based on his age. It is more likely this is William Arlis Becton, a nephew of Dollie's, who was born ca 1912-1913 to William Becton and Mellie Cousins.

    William married Lucille A. "Lucey" Mayes on 8 Jan 1946 in Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. Lucille was born on 27 Sep 1924 in Louisiana; died on 16 Nov 1983 in Harris County, Texas; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 33.  Artie May Becton Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mellie2, 1.Susan1) was born on 27 Oct 1914 in Texas; died on 19 Sep 1976 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.

    Notes:

    The digital image of her actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows her as the daughter of William Edward BECTON and Mellie Miranda COUSINS. The informant was Patricia Galeener, relationship not known. Her residence at the time of her death was at 301 West 21 Steet, Houston, and she was described as a homemaker. She died on Ben Taub Hospital in Houston.

    (Medical):See attached sources.

    Family/Spouse: Marion B "Mannie" "Bee" Pointer. Marion (son of William Granville Pointer and Alice Josie Holland) was born on 12 Apr 1911 in Brownwood, Brown County, Texas; died on 20 Sep 1970 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried on 23 Sep 1970 in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Marlon Pointer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Dec 1929; died in Nov 1982 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
    2. 59. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 60. Granville Bob Pointer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1938; died on 11 Apr 2002 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

  24. 34.  Raymond Edward Becton Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mellie2, 1.Susan1) was born on 27 Mar 1916 in Texas; died on 6 Feb 1992 in Victoria County, Texas.

  25. 35.  Verda Melissa Becton Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mellie2, 1.Susan1) was born on 6 Jun 1918 in Newton County, Texas; died on 20 Sep 2002 in San Jacinto County, Texas.

    Notes:

    The daughter of William Becton and Mellie Cousins.

    Verda married Grady Ernest Anderson on 6 Jun 1935 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. Grady (son of Ernest Lafitte Anderson and Ara Josephine Clark) was born on 29 Sep 1912 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; died on 11 Apr 1997 in San Jacinto County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 62. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  26. 36.  Hiram Andrew Becton Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mellie2, 1.Susan1) was born on 12 Feb 1920 in Texas; died on 25 Feb 2006 in Hempstead, Waller County, Texas.

  27. 37.  Winford Virgil Becton Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mellie2, 1.Susan1) was born on 19 Mar 1923 in Texas; died on 25 Jul 2006 in Wylie, Dallas County, Texas.

  28. 38.  Mary O. Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sidney2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1916 in Texas; and died.

  29. 39.  Irene B. Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sidney2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1919 in Texas; and died.

  30. 40.  Sidney Lee Cousins Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sidney2, 1.Susan1) was born on 20 Sep 1920 in Texas; died on 31 Mar 1936 in Newton, Newton County, Texas.

    Notes:

    He died of the flu, just a few days after the death of his father from the same illness.

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD68-65W
    name: Sidney Lee Cousins
    death date: 31 Mar 1936
    death place: Newton, Newton, Texas
    gender: Male
    race: White
    death age: 15 years 6 months 11 days
    estimated birth date:
    birth date: 20 Sep 1920
    birthplace: Newton Co., Texas
    marital status: Single
    spouse's name:
    father's name: Sidney Lee Cousins
    father's birthplace: Burkville Co., Texas
    mother's name: Edna Cousins
    mother's birthplace: Newton Co, Texas
    occupation: Farming
    place of residence: Newton, Texas
    cemetery:
    burial place: Newton
    burial date: 01 Apr 1936
    additional relatives: X
    film number: 2116862
    digital film number: 4166723
    image number: 2241
    reference number: v X cn 16644
    Collection: Sidney Lee Cousins, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"


  31. 41.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sidney2, 1.Susan1)

  32. 42.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sidney2, 1.Susan1)

  33. 43.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sidney2, 1.Susan1)

  34. 44.  Mary L. Miller Descendancy chart to this point (9.Minnie2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1920 in Newton County, Texas; and died.

  35. 45.  Alfred L. Miller Descendancy chart to this point (9.Minnie2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1921 in Newton County, Texas; and died.

  36. 46.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Elvie2, 1.Susan1)

  37. 47.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Elvie2, 1.Susan1)

  38. 48.  Eva Ruth Gunter Descendancy chart to this point (10.Elvie2, 1.Susan1) was born on 1 Feb 1929 in Burkeville, Newton County, Texas; died on 1 Feb 1929 in Burkeville, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Newton County, Texas.

    Notes:

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J6RZ-Q48
    name: Eva Ruth Gunter
    death date: 01 Feb 1929
    death place: Burkeville, Newton, Texas
    gender: Female
    race: white
    death age:
    estimated birth date:
    birth date: 01 Feb 1929
    birthplace: , Newton,
    marital status: Single
    spouse's name:
    father's name: General Ottis Gunter
    father's birthplace: Newton County
    mother's name: Alice Evely Gunter
    mother's birthplace: Newton County
    occupation:
    place of residence:
    cemetery: Tanner Grave Yard
    burial place: Burkeville, Tex
    burial date: 02 Feb 1929
    additional relatives: X
    film number: 2114762
    digital film number: 4165147
    image number: 3194
    reference number: 12095
    Collection: General Ottis Gunter in entry for Eva Ruth Gunter, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"


  39. 49.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Elvie2, 1.Susan1)

  40. 50.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Elvie2, 1.Susan1)


Generation: 4

  1. 51.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Ivy3, 3.Miles2, 1.Susan1)

  2. 52.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Ivy3, 3.Miles2, 1.Susan1)

  3. 53.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Ivy3, 3.Miles2, 1.Susan1)

  4. 54.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Ivy3, 3.Miles2, 1.Susan1)

  5. 55.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Robert3, 3.Miles2, 1.Susan1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 56.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Robert3, 3.Miles2, 1.Susan1)

  7. 57.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Robert3, 3.Miles2, 1.Susan1)

  8. 58.  Marlon Pointer Descendancy chart to this point (33.Artie3, 7.Mellie2, 1.Susan1) was born on 1 Dec 1929; died in Nov 1982 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.

  9. 59.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (33.Artie3, 7.Mellie2, 1.Susan1)

  10. 60.  Granville Bob Pointer Descendancy chart to this point (33.Artie3, 7.Mellie2, 1.Susan1) was born on 25 Feb 1938; died on 11 Apr 2002 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

  11. 61.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (35.Verda3, 7.Mellie2, 1.Susan1)

  12. 62.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (35.Verda3, 7.Mellie2, 1.Susan1)