Descendants of Manson Farrar
Generation No. 1
1. MANSON2 FARRAR (SULLIVAN1) was born September 14, 1809 in Homer, NY, and died August 18, 1891 in Lenox, MI. He married SYBIL SMITH October 20, 1835 in Tully, Onondaga, Ny, at the bride's father's, daughter of DEACON SMITH and SIBBEL WHATSERNAME. She was born April 05, 1816 in Tully, Onondaga, , Ny, and died August 18, 1891 in Lenox, MI.
More About MANSON FARRAR:
Burial: Richmond Cemetery
More About SYBIL SMITH:
Burial: Richmond Cem., Richmond, Mi
More About MANSON FARRAR and SYBIL SMITH:
Marriage: October 20, 1835, Tully, Onondaga, Ny, at the bride's father's
Marriage license: October 20, 1835, Ceremony conducted by Rev. Brownlow E. Evarth
Witnesses: October 20, 1835, Uriel Smith, Delia Smith
Children of MANSON FARRAR and SYBIL SMITH are:
2. i. COL. JUDSON SMITH3 FARRAR, b. August 1836, Mt. Clemons, MI; d. March 11, 1916.
ii. DEWITT CLINTON FARRAR, b. February 14, 1838; d. December 14, 1862, Fredericksburg, VA died from battlefield wounds.
More About DEWITT CLINTON FARRAR:
Burial: Richmond Cemetery
iii. CAPT. URIEL SULLIVAN FARRAR, b. February 14, 1840, Mt Clemons, MI; d. California; m. ALICE M. CHAPMAN, September 04, 1869, Columbus, MI.
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Marriage: September 04, 1869, Columbus, MI
iv. STEDMAN BRUCE FARRAR, b. March 22, 1842, Mt Clemons, , Macomb, Michigan; d. March 19, 1884, Milwaukee, WI; m. MINNIE NOTT, June 11, 1876, Dubuque, Iowa.
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Marriage: June 11, 1876, Dubuque, Iowa
3. v. HELEN AUGUSTA FARRAR, b. January 22, 1844, Mt Clemens, Macomb, Mi; d. October 27, 1913, Richmond, Macomb, Mi.
vi. DELIA TERESA FARRAR, b. June 14, 1846; m. ROLAND D. CRANDALL, July 03, 1870, Armada, Michigan.
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Marriage: July 03, 1870, Armada, Michigan
4. vii. SYBIL ELIZA LILAN FARRAR, b. August 12, 1854; d. May 20, 1877, At her father's Leno, Macomb Co. MI.
Generation No. 2
2. COL. JUDSON SMITH3 FARRAR (MANSON2, SULLIVAN1) was born August 1836 in Mt. Clemens, MI, and died March 11, 1916. He married CARRIE C. ELDREDGE August 09, 1864 in Geneva, NY, daughter of ROBERT ELDREDGE and LOUISE CRITTENDEN. She died 1916.
More About COL. JUDSON SMITH FARRAR:
Burial: Clinton Grove Cemetery, Macomb Co. MI
More About JUDSON FARRAR and CARRIE ELDREDGE:
Marriage: August 09, 1864, Geneva, NY
Child of JUDSON FARRAR and CARRIE ELDREDGE is:
i. GRACE4 FARRAR, m. FRED PROPER.
3. HELEN AUGUSTA3 FARRAR (MANSON2, SULLIVAN1) was born January 22, 1844 in Mt Clemens, Macomb, Mi, and died October 27, 1913 in Richmond, Macomb, Mi. She married JOHN SANFORD PARKER March 01, 1863 in Columbus, MI, son of JOHN PARKER and DELIA PALMER. He was born August 31, 1834 in Homer, Cortland, NY, and died March 11, 1926 in Richmond, Michigan.
More About JOHN SANFORD PARKER:
Burial: Richmond Cemetery
Marriage Notes for HELEN FARRAR and JOHN PARKER:
Children of JOHN PARKER and HELEN FARRAR are:
2. i. JESSIE ESTELLA5 PARKER, b. August 21, 1864, Columbus Twp, St Clair Co, MI; d. October 17, 1960, Richmond, Macomb Co, MI.
ii. SANFORD PARKER, b. November 10, 1865, Columbus, St. Clair, MI; d. November 15, 1880.
Notes for SANFORD PARKER:
BIRTH: DEATH: Per Jessie Lowell Shattuck, Sanford was the Brother of Jessie E. Parker, or Grant Seth Allison's grand uncle. Sanford died of Consumption.
More About SANFORD PARKER:
Burial: Richmond Cem, MI
Cause of Death: Consumption
Medical Information: Per Jessie Lowell (Niece of Sanford)
3. iii. MANSON PARKER, b. February 28, 1870, Columbus, St. Clair, MI; d. January 13, 1945, New Haven, MI.
iv. JOHN UPTON PARKER, b. September 16, 1874, Columbus, St. Clair, MI; d. April 05, 1929; m. BERTHA HALL, May 29, 1906, Michigan; d. 1928.
Notes for JOHN UPTON PARKER:
BIOGRAPHY: from Grant Seth Allison's grand mother Jessie E. Parker (Manson's sister). John & Bertha had no children.
DEATH: John died at his sister Jessie E. Parker Lowell's home in Richmond,MI age 55. Told to Grant Seth Allison by his grand mother Jessie E. Parker Lowell, verified by Grants mother,Mary Lowell.
DRAFT REGISTRATION: NAT'L ARCHIVES MICROFILM OF WW1 FOR MACOMB COUNTY, MI, M-1509 -- REELS 113 & 114. Also in the Mt. Clemens library.
John born 16 Sept. 1874 Born in Richmond, MI nearest relative - Bertha L.
There was also a "Harold Edmund Parker" born 2 April 1898 in Richmond, Mi nearest relative - John Parker. Could this be a son?
JOHN UPTON PARKER (Source: (1) Past and Present of Macomb County, Michigan by Robert P. Eldredge, Page 60., (2) Selective Service Draft Registration Index For World War l, DOB, Sept. 16, 1874, Resident, Richmond, Michigan., (3) 1880 United States Census, New Haven, Macomb County, Michigan.), b. 16 September 1874, New Haven, Macomb County, Michigan; d. 05 April 1929, Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan; m. BERTHA L. HALL (Source: Selective Service Draft Registration Index For World War l, List on John Parker's Registration.); b. 1878; d. 1928, Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan.
More About JOHN UPTON PARKER:
Burial: Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan (Source: Cemeteries of Macomb County, Michigan, Volume V.)
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: 1905, Lived in New Haven, MI
More About JOHN UPTON PARKER:
Burial: Chicago, IL
Notes for BERTHA HALL:
BURIAL: Tombstone inscription shows date of birth & death. Born 1878, Died 1928.
ACTION: This is confusing as her mother Sarah was born 30 April 1809 & died 12 April 1886. This means that when Bertha was born her mother would have been 69 years old.
BIOGRAPHY:from Grant Seth Allison's aunt, Jessie Lowell Shattuck: Bertha & John Parker had no children. Bertha Hall's brother Elmer F. Hall married Delia S. Parker, Bertha's husband's (John Upton Parker) sister.
BURIAL: Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Michigan (Source: Cemeteries of Macomb County, Michigan, Volume V.)
More About BERTHA HALL:
Burial: Richmond Cem, MI
4. v. ALFRED JUDSON PARKER, b. January 11, 1878, Columbus, St. Clair, MI.
5. vi. DELIA SYBIL PARKER, b. September 13, 1881, New Haven, MI.
Generation No. 2
2. JESSIE ESTELLA5 PARKER (JOHN SANFORD4, JOHN SANFORD3, JOHN UPTON2, JOSHUA1) was born August 21, 1864 in Columbus Twp, St Clair Co, MI, and died October 17, 1960 in Richmond, Macomb Co, MI. She married WALTER SMITH LOWELL February 22, 1894 in New Haven, Macomb county, Michigan, son of WILLIAM LOWELL and SARAH WARWICK. He was born October 03, 1865 in New Haven, Macomb Co, MI, and died December 21, 1960 in Richmond, Macomb Co, MI.
Notes for JESSIE ESTELLA PARKER:
BIOGRAPHY: BIRTH: DEATH: Personally known to Grant Seth Allison, as told to him by his mother Mary Lowell, Daughter of Jessie Parker. Grant Also, has in his possession papers on Jessie and her family that were written by Jessie.
BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DEATH: LDS ANCESTRAL FILE NUMBER,G74M-15
From a copy of a letter dated March 15, 1888 Jessie went to a business college in Sandusky, Ohio.
Her resident address was: 418 Madison Street Sandusky, Ohio. Where she studied "Graham's style of shorthand. She studied on Mondays and Thursdays evenings at 7pm. She was required to practice three hours a day. She also learned how to use the typewriter.
Jessie taught school for 2 years before she married. It was a common law at that time that married ladies could not teach school. Her hobby was her flower garden.
More About JESSIE ESTELLA PARKER:
Burial: October 20, 1960, New Baltimore, Oak Wood Cem, MI
Cause of Death: Breast cancer
Medical Information: Jessie was bed ridden the last 3 years of her life. Her daughter, Mary took care of her until her death
Notes for WALTER SMITH LOWELL:
BIOGRAPHY, DATA FROM WALTER HIMSELF & HIS DAUGHTER MARY: Walter had Rumatic fever in 1888/1889 when he was 23/24 years old. went west for his health. First he went to Portland,OR then took a boat to San Francisco, CA where he did gardening. Then he went to Fresno, CA for one year as a rancher. He then hopped a freight train back to MI. his health fully regained.
As an adult, Walter did inlay work as a hobby and often refinished furniture for others
RESIDENCES: Walter and his wife lived at 70550 N. Main St. Richmond, Mi in 1952. Address from an envelope in possession of Grant Seth Allison (Grandson)
BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DEATH: LDS ANCESTRAL FILE NUMBER,G74M-OO
OBITUARY: LOWELL 1960 Richmond newspaper
Walter, Age 95, of 7055 Main Street, Richmond, Dec. 20. Survived by 2 daughters. Mrs. Carl Shattuck of Mount Clemens, Mrs. Mary Harrington at home; A son, Smith E. Lowell of Utica. Funeral Friday 2 P.M. at the Howard H. Bauer Funeral Home, Richmond. Burial Oakwood Cemetery, new Baltimore
More About WALTER SMITH LOWELL:
Burial: December 23, 1960, New Baltimore, Oakwood cem, MI
Cause of Death: Old age
Medical Information: During the last years of Walter's life he was nearly blind and very hard of hearing. His only thought was to outlive his wife, whom he promised to watch over until death.
Children of JESSIE PARKER and WALTER LOWELL are:
6. i. JESSIE6 LOWELL, b. June 10, 1895, Columbus Twp, St Clair, MI; d. May 13, 1989, Mt Clemens, MI.
7. ii. MARY LOWELL, b. April 04, 1897, Columbus Twp., St. Clair County, MI; d. January 04, 1988, Vanoss, Pontotoe County, OK.
8. iii. SMITH EGBERT LOWELL, b. March 23, 1899, Columbus Twp, St Clair, MI; d. February 11, 1998, GA.
9. iv. MANSON PARKER LOWELL, b. February 28, 1901, Columbus Twp, St Clair, MI; d. March 10, 1937, MI.
v. WILLIAM LOWELL, b. 1906, Columbus Twp, St. Clair, MI; d. Abt. 1906.
Notes for WILLIAM LOWELL:
!DEATH: William was stillborn according to his mother, Jessie Parker (Lowell)
PLACE BURIED: LDS ANCESTRAL FILE NUMBER: G74M-5T
More About WILLIAM LOWELL:
Burial: Abt. 1906, Oakwood Cem., New Baltimore, MI
3. MANSON5 PARKER (JOHN SANFORD4, JOHN SANFORD3, JOHN UPTON2, JOSHUA1) was born February 28, 1870 in Columbus, St. Clair, MI, and died January 13, 1945 in New Haven, MI. He married (1) CATHERINE SORENSON February 28, 1899. She died February 17, 1915 in Chicago, IL. He married (2) ALICE LAMONT February 28, 1899. He married (3) HELEN DUDLEY March 12, 1906.
Notes for MANSON PARKER:
BIOGRAPHY: from Grant Seth Allison's grand mother Jessie E. Parker (Manson's sister). Manson was married 3 times. The 1st on 12 Mar 1890 to Helen Dudley, they divorced. 2nd on 28 Feb 1899 Catherine Sorenson, Catherine died 17 Feb 1915. 3rd wife was Alice Lamont and they were divorced. Manson & Alice had one son "Manson" who died at age one. Manson & Helen were married in Kearney,NB.
Notes for CATHERINE SORENSON:
!MARRIAGE:-DEATH: Verbal from Jessie E. Parker Lowell, (Manson's sister).
Catherine was Manson Parker's 2nd wife. Manson & Catherine married 28 Feb 1899.
Catherine died 17 Feb 1915 in Chicago, IL.
Notes for ALICE LAMONT:
!BIOGRAPHY: Manson Parker's third wife was Alice Lamont. This marriage ended in
divorce. Manson & Alice had one son "Manson" who died at age 1.
Notes for HELEN DUDLEY:
Helen was Manson Parker's 1st wife.
Child of MANSON PARKER and ALICE LAMONT is:
i. MANSON6 PARKER, b. Abt. 1900; d. Abt. 1900.
Notes for MANSON PARKER:
Manson Parker & Alice Lamont's son who died at age 1.
4. ALFRED JUDSON5 PARKER (JOHN SANFORD4, JOHN SANFORD3, JOHN UPTON2, JOSHUA1) was born January 11, 1878 in Columbus, St. Clair, MI. He married EDNA A. BERNARD December 27, 1899 in Richmond, MI, daughter of FRANK BERNARD and ADELIZA HATHAWAY. She was born Abt. 1879 in MI.
Notes for ALFRED JUDSON PARKER:
BIOGRAPHY: Jessie Lowell Shattuck (Niece of Alfred) told Grant Seth Allison in 1988. Alfred & Edna had 4 children: Sanford Welding, James Frank, Helen Edna, & Mildred. From a newspaper clipping in 1926. showed Alfred living in Chicago, IL
1899 NEWSPAPER announcing the wedding: "BERNARD-PARKER" One of the pleasantness events of the season occurred on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 27, at the home of Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Hathaway when their granddaughter, Miss Edna A. Bernard was united in marriage to Alfred J. Parker, of Mt. Clemens, in the presence of a company of relatives and friends. A rigid rule of simplicity was carried out, which made the wedding plain and pretty. Mr. & Mrs.Parker are well known to our citizens and are among the most poplar young people of the community. Mrs. Parker will not only be missed in our social circles, but by the hosts of friends she has made in the four years she was efficient clerk in the Post Office. Mr. Parker is a rising young lawyer of Mt. Clemens. The happy pair left on the evening train for their new home which they recently purchased in Mt. Clemens.
HISTORY OF THE RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES 1883-1897 shows the following: Alfred J. graduated in the class of 1895, age 17 Born in Columbus. 1895-1896 studying law in MT. Clemens. 1899, graduated from Detroit College of law. 1899, married Dec. 27th to Edna A. Bernard. 1900-1904, Practicing Law in Mt. Clemens, MI. 1907 Practicing law in Chicago, IL.
PAST & PRESENT OF MACOMB COUNTY, PAGE 60: Alfred studied law with Canfield & Spier in Mount Clemens from Sept. 9, 1894 to March 16, 1895, then worked with O. C. Lungerhausen in Mt. Clemens until 1900. Starting in 1900 Alfred practiced law alone.
Alfred was a Democrat and a member of the Knights of Pythias
ALFRED JUDSON PARKER (Source: (1) Past and Present of Macomb County, Michigan by Robert P. Eldredge, Page 59, 60., (2) 1880 United States Census, New Haven, Macomb County, Michigan.), b. 11 January 1878, Columbus, St. Clair County, Michigan; m. EDNA BERNARD (Source: Past and Present of Macomb County, Michigan by Robert P. Eldredge, Page 60.), 27 December 1900; Education: 1899, Graduated, Detroit College of Law Elected: 1902, Justice of the Peace Occupation: 1902, Treasurer of the Democratic County Committee
Notes for EDNA A. BERNARD:
BIOGRAPHY: ACTION: Unknown newspaper stated Alfred Parker married Edna Bernard 27 Dec 1899 in Richmond,MI. Clipping also stated Edna died in Chicago, IL . Alfred & Edna had 4 children: sons, Sanford, James & daughters, Helen & Mildred.
HISTORY OF THE RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES 1883-1897 shows the following: Class of 1896: Bernard, Edna A. Age 17, Born in Richmond, MI, Height 5'-3/4", Weight 102 pounds.
1896 - Acting as clerk in the Post Office in Richmond, 1899 married Dec. 27th to Alfred J. Parker, 1900 Sanford P. born Sept. 26th., 1902 James born June 21st.
Marriage Notes for ALFRED PARKER and EDNA BERNARD:
From a 1899 newspaper clipping: Bernard-parker
"One of the pleasantness events of the season occurred on Wednesday afternoon Dec. 27, at the home of Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Hathaway, when their granddaughter, Miss Edna A. Bernard, was united in marriage to Alfred J. Parker, of Mount Clemens, in the presence of a company of relatives and friends. A rigid rule of simplicity was carried out, which made the wedding very plain and pretty. Mr. and Mrs. Parker are well known to our citizens and are among the most popular young people of the community. Mrs. Parker will not only be missed in our social circles, but by the hosts of friends she has made in the four years she was efficient clerk in the Post Office. Mr. Parker is a rising young lawyer of Mt. Clemens. The happy pair left on the evening train for their new home which they have recently purchased in Mt. Clemens.
MARRIAGE: BOOK, PAST & PRESENT OF MACOMB COUNTY, PAGE 60 gave date of marriage.
Children of ALFRED PARKER and EDNA BERNARD are:
i. MILDRED6 PARKER.
Notes for MILDRED PARKER:
ACTION:-Alfred Parker & Edna Bernard's 4th child. Find birth date etc.
ii. SANFORD WELDING PARKER, b. September 26, 1900, Mt Clemons, MI.
Notes for SANFORD WELDING PARKER:
Alfred Parker & Edna Bernard's 1st child.
iii. JAMES FRANCIS PARKER, b. July 21, 1902, Mt Clemons, MI; m. BERNICE HOSKINS.
Notes for JAMES FRANCIS PARKER:
Alfred Parker & Edna Bernard's 2nd child.
iv. HELEN EDNA PARKER, b. March 21, 1908, Chicago, IL; m. MR. WRAY.
Notes for HELEN EDNA PARKER:
Alfred Parker & Edna Bernard's 3rd child.
Helen Edna Parker had 3 children in 1939. Per M.P. Allison in 1999
5. DELIA SYBIL5 PARKER (JOHN SANFORD4, JOHN SANFORD3, JOHN UPTON2, JOSHUA1) was born September 13, 1881 in New Haven, MI. She married ELMER F. HALL July 12, 1901 in Lenox, Macomb, MI, son of DANIEL HALL and SARAH UNKNOWN.
Notes for DELIA SYBIL PARKER:
In Jun 1988 Jessie Lowell Shattuck told Grant Seth Allison that Elmer & Bertha Hall were brother and sister. Delia & John Parker were brother & sister.
Unknown newspaper clipping stated Delia lived in Texas.
DELIA SYBIL PARKER (Source: Past and Present of Macomb County, Michigan by Robert P. Eldredge, Page 60.), b. 13 September 1881; d. Texas; m. ELMER HALL.
Notes for ELMER F. HALL:
MARRIAGE: Photocopy of handwritten letter in possession of Mary P. Allison.
ACTION: need additional info. On Elmer. Elmer was supposed to have died in
Oregon?
BIOGRAPHY:- Delia & Elmer had 2 children: Parker Elmer B 1903, & Mildred Sybil
B-1909. Mildred married a druggist named Williams. Information from Jessie
Lowell Shattuck (Delia's niece) verbally on 14 Jun 1988 with Grant Seth
Allison.
Children of DELIA PARKER and ELMER HALL are:
i. PARKER ELMER6 HALL, b. July 18, 1903, Richmond, MI.
Notes for PARKER ELMER HALL:
Son of Elmer Hall & Delia Parker, Nephew of Grant Set Allison's grandmother,
Jessie Estella parker.
March 1999, M.P. Allison wrote that Mildred's address in 1949 was:P.O. Box126 - St. Helens, OR
ii. MILDRED SYBIL HALL, b. October 27, 1909, Richmond, MI; m. AULTON WILLIAMS.
Notes for MILDRED SYBIL HALL:
Dau of Elmer Hall & Delia Parker, Nephew of Grant Seth Allison's grandmother,
Jessie Estella parker. Also it was stated that Mildred married a druggist
named "Williams".
March 1999, M.P. Allison wrote that Mildred's address in 1949 was: 4312 Beverly Dr. Waco, TX
More About JOHN PARKER and HELEN FARRAR:
Marriage: March 01, 1863, Columbus, MI
Pastor: March 01, 1863, Rev. Wm. P Russell
Children of HELEN FARRAR and JOHN PARKER are:
5. i. DELIA SYBIL4 PARKER, b. September 13, 1881, New Haven, Macomb Co, MI; d. January 30, 1969, Portland, Columbia County, OR.
ii. ALFRED JUDSON PARKER, b. January 11, 1878.
iii. MANSON MADISON PARKER, b. 1870.
iv. JOHN UPTON PARKER, b. September 16, 1874; d. April 05, 1929.
v. JESSIE ESTELLA PARKER, b. 1864.
vi. SANFORD PARKER, b. November 15, 1880; d. November 15, 1880.
4. SYBIL ELIZA LILAN3 FARRAR (MANSON2, SULLIVAN1) was born August 12, 1854, and died May 20, 1877 in At her father's Leno, Macomb Co. MI. She married JOHN W. WESTCOTT March 04, 1873 in Lenox, MI.
More About JOHN WESTCOTT and SYBIL FARRAR:
Marriage: March 04, 1873, Lenox, MI
Child of SYBIL FARRAR and JOHN WESTCOTT is:
i. GEORGE C.4 WESTCOTT, b. April 24, 1874, At his grandfathers, m. Farrar; d. May 17, 1880, drowned in St. Clair River.
Generation No. 3
5. DELIA SYBIL4 PARKER (HELEN AUGUSTA3 FARRAR, MANSON2, SULLIVAN1) was born September 13, 1881 in New Haven, Macomb Co, MI, and died January 30, 1969 in Portland, Columbia County, OR. She married ELMER FLOYD HALL 1901 in Lenox, Macomb Co. Michigan., son of RINELDO HALL and CARRIE HAND. He was born October 04, 1880 in Richmond, Michigan, and died June 03, 1939 in Douglas County, Oregon.
More About ELMER HALL and DELIA PARKER:
Marriage: 1901, Lenox, Macomb Co. Michigan.
Children of DELIA PARKER and ELMER HALL are:
i. PARKER ELMER5 HALL, d. February 22, 1991, Multnomah County, OR.
ii. MILDRED SYBIL HALL, b. October 27, 1909, Flint, Michigan; d. July 13, 2000, Waco, Texas; m. (1) CHARLES RUSSO; m. (2) AULTON LEO WILLIAMS, December 29, 1925, Littlefield, TX; b. June 26, 1908, Frederick, Ok; d. November 07, 1969, Temple, Texas.
More About MILDRED SYBIL HALL:
Baptism: January 23, 1949, Beverly Hills Baptist, Waco, TX
Marriage Notes for MILDRED HALL and AULTON WILLIAMS:
Aulton Leo Williams of Amherst, Texas and Mildred Sybil Hall of Amherst, Texas were united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony at Littlefield,TX on the 29th day of Dec. in the year of our Lord 1925. In the presence of Mis Violet Wood, Roy White
Signed W. B. Phipps, Mministr of the Gospel. from Family Bible, written by Mildred Williams. Bible in posession of granddaughter, Rev. Linda Pope, Alex, OK 73002.
LITTLEFIELD, TEXAS. Littlefield, the county seat of Lamb County, is on U.S. Highway 84, Farm Road 54, and the Santa Fe line in the south central part of the county. It was named for George W. Littlefield,qv who divided his Yellow House Ranchqv and formed a land company when surveys showed that the new Santa Fe line from Coleman to Texico, New Mexico, would pass through his land. Arthur P. Duggan,qv husband of Littlefield's niece, helped to lay out land tracts and became sales manager. In 1913 the site became a station on the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway, and a school, supported for several years by the Littlefield Land Company, was established. The developing community's population reached 250 in 1915, when the town also had a bank, several other businesses, and a library. Two years later the Lamb County News began publication there. Littlefield was incorporated in 1924, and by 1930 it had a population of 3,500, grain elevators, gins, a compress, and cottonseed oil mills (see COTTONSEED INDUSTRY). A hospital and a clinic were built in 1935. Littlefield was elected the county seat in 1946. Its population was 3,817 in 1940 and 6,558 in 1950. Littlefield was surrounded by irrigated farms that produced cotton, grain sorghums, and vegetables. The town became the retail and commercial center for Lamb County and parts of Hockley and Bailey counties. Fertilizer products and irrigation equipment manufacturing contributed to its economy. The population of Littlefield was 7,236 in 1960, 6,738 in 1970, and 7,409 in 1980. The number of businesses reported there declined from 240 in 1969 to 170 in 1973 and 147 in 1983. In the 1980s a textile mill became an important industry in the community. In 1991 Littlefield reported a population of 6,587 and 201 businesses.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: David B. Gracy II, "Arthur P. Duggan and the Early Development of Littlefield," West Texas Historical Association Year Book 64 (October 1968). Vincent Matthew Peterman, Pioneer Days: A Half-Century of Life in Lamb County and Adjacent Communities (Lubbock: Texas Tech Press, 1979). Kathleen E. and Clifton R. St. Clair, eds., Little Towns of Texas (Jacksonville, Texas: Jayroe Graphic Arts, 1982). Evalyn Parrott Scott, A History of Lamb County (Sudan, Texas: Lamb County Historical Commission, 1968).
William R. Hunt
More About AULTON WILLIAMS and MILDRED HALL:
Marriage: December 29, 1925, Littlefield, TX
For information regarding the descendants of Mildred and Aulton, please contact Linda Pope at LindaCPope@aol.com