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Note: 1880 Census Place: Galena, Jasper County, Missouri Source: FHL Film 1254695 National Archives Film T9-0695 Page 573C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace J. K. MEADOR Self M M W 48 MO Occ: Farmer Fa: KY Mo: KY Mary MEADOR Wife F M W 38 KY Occ: Keeps House Fa: MO Mo: KY Lonnie MEADOR Son M S W 7 MO Occ: Attends School Fa: MO Mo: KY Charlie MEADOR Son M S W 5 MO Occ: Attends School Fa: MO Mo: KY Irvin ALDERSON Other M S W 33 KY Occ: Farmer Fa: KY Mo: KY ALDERSON LAND PATENTS Patentee Residence Date County of Patent State of Patent Acres Notes Doc. # Acces. # Alderson, Irvin 17 Jun 1895 Benton Arkansas 160 10207 AR2620__.295 Here is some information written by Irvin's son Howard: "ALDERSON---I was not interested when information was available. So I know little about them. They lived near Scottsville, Ky. (my father was born there), moved to Belton, MO before the Civil War. I believe all were farmers. My father lived at Belton and Joplin, MO until he moved to Sulphur Springs, Ark in 1885. " BENTON CO., ARK., FEDERAL LAND RECORDS This file was compiled from the Bureau of Land Management land records and includes Homestead and Cash Entry Patents before 1908 for what is now Benton Co, AR L Name F Name MI Sec No T R Acres Date ALDERSON IRVIN 24 21N 33W 160 1895/06/17 MARRIAGES OF BENTON COUNTY ARKANSAS...BOOK E....December 1895 -- June 1900 Irvin Alderson, 50....Mollie Woolsey, 36....20 Jun 99 Arkansas Marriages, 1837-1944 Groom's Name Irvin Alderson Groom's Birth Date 1849 Groom's Birthplace Groom's Age 50 Bride's Name Mollie Woolsey Bride's Birth Date 1863 Bride's Birthplace Bride's Age 36 Marriage Date 20 Jun 1899 Marriage Place , Benton, Arkansas Indexing Project (Batch) Number M58665-3 System Origin Arkansas-EASy Source Film Number 1034662 Reference Number 1900 Census, Sulphur Springs Village, Benton County, Arkansas enumerated June 1, 1900 Dwelling #47, Family #47 ALDERSON, Irvin, Head, w/m, born Aug. 1847, age 52, KY KY KY, Drayman _________, Mary, Wife, w/f, born May 1864, age 36, AR AR AR, married 1 year, mother of no children _________, Mary, Daughter, w/f, born Jan. 1895, age 5, AR MO AR Note: I am puzzled as to who Mary listed as daughter is. Irvin and Mary had been married one year and Irvin's wife says she is the mother of no children. It lists Mary as Irvin's daughter but with the gap of 20 years between census, I have not determined that Irvin was married before he married Mary Woolsey. Family I have received information from have no knowledge of her. I believe this Mary to be the daughter of Alonzo B. & Alice (Phillips) Meador but I can't confirm it. Alice died Feb 12, 1896 and Alonzo died in 1900. While working for Wells Fargo & Company, he slipped as he was getting into the waggon, fell and caught the hammer of his gun on the waggon and it shot hom through the heart. Louise Benton County Democrat, June 9, 1904 I. Alderson and wife and Mrs. Harriett Woolsey returned home to Sulphur Springs Monday morning. They were here attending the funeral services of the late G.O. Morgan. 1910 Census, Sulphur Springs Village, Benton County, Arkansas enumerated April 19, 1910 Dwelling #88, Family #89 (117 Black Ave.) ALDERSON, Irvin, head, m/w, 6?, KY US US, Drayman _________, Mary, wife, f/w, 4?, AR AR AR, married 11 years, mother of 2, 1 living _________, Howard, son, m/w, 9, AR KY AR Sulphur Springs Record, March 30, 1911 Dice Alderson, wife and son have been in Bentonville this week to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Black. Mrs. Black was a relative of Mrs. Alderson. 1920 Census, Sulphur Springs, Benton County, Arkansas Dwelling #98 Family #109 ALDERSON, Irvin, Head, m/w, 73, KY KY KY _________, Mary H., Wife, f/w, 45, AR KY AR WOOLSEY, Sadie M., Sister-in-law, f/w, 28, Single, AR KY AR CURTIS, Sarah F., Aunt, f/w, 85, Wd, NC NC NC 1930 Census, Sulphur Springs, Benton County, Arkansas enumerated April 4, 1930 Dwelling #47, Family #50 ALDERSON, Ervin, head, m/w, 82, KY KY KY _________, Mary H., wife, f/w, 65, AR AR AR August 1934 87 YEARS OLD YESTERDAY About 100 friends of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Alderson came to congratulate Mr. Alderson on reaching 87th birthday anniversary yesterday, when Mrs. Alderson and Mrs. R. B. Grieg gave a reception in his honor at the Alderson home. OBITUARY--Benton County Democrat, Thursday, July 16, 1936 FUNERAL OF DICE ALDERSON HERE MONDAY Funeral and burial services were held at 12:30 o'clock p.m., yesterday at the Bentonville cemetery for Dice Alderson, well known citizen of Sulphur Springs, who died at his home there Monday after a long illness. Interment was in the Alderson-Woolsey family lot with services conducted by a minister from Sulphur Springs. Mr. Alderson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Molly Woolsey Alderson, member of a pioneer Northwest Arkansas family. Her father was a Confederate soldier. Mr. and Mrs. Alderson were married here at Bentonville at the old Woolsey home on June 20th, 1899. He also is survived by one son, Howard Alderson of Stuttgart, who with his wife and their son, Howard Jr., were with Mr. Alderson, Sr. and wife when the end came. Other survivors include Mrs. Alderson's sister, Mrs. Era Gregg of Bentonville and Sulphur Springs. NEWSPAPER OBITUARY---IRVIN ALDERSON Irvin Alderson, son of John Alderson and Mary Thompson Alderson, was born August 2, 1846, died July 13, 1936 at his home in Sulphur Springs, at the age of 89 years, 11 months and 11 days. He moved to Belton, MO., at an early age; lived there and at Joplin, MO., until 1889 when he moved to Sulphur Springs. He was married to Mary Woolsey, June 20, 1898. To this union was born one son, Howard, of Stuttgart. Mr. Alderson was a member of the Christian Church until late years when he became a member of the Presbyterian Church. The quartet, composed of Anna Buckley, Sabia Frye, Rev. J. W. Waites and Lloyd Nobel, sang "Going Down the Valley One by One", which was the inspiration for the beautiful sermon delivered at the home. Pallbearers were: C. M. Newman, Carl Maddox, George Whaley, Curt Seiler, Clate Forristal and Dr. Beard. Interment was in the Bentonville Cemetery Thursday, July 16. A number of old friends gathered to pay their last respects. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE---TRIBUTE TO MR. ALDERSON In the death of Mr. Alderson, this community lost one of its best beloved citizens. Everybody liked him and the whole town was his friend. Affectionately, he was "Dice" to every one. Death found him ripe and full of years, but old age did not rest upon his brow like a crown of thorns, but rather like the laurel wreath of victory. Few men lived a more complete or better rounded life. It was full of zest and interest in the moment of his death. While the body lost its vigor, his clear and active mind triumphed over his weakness and lit his countenance like a flame. In his younger days he was a handsome man, virile, genial and popular. He had a kind heart, good judgment and the poise of a thinking man. His character is best shown in the warm friendships he made and these held until the last day. As the years crept on he was confined to his home but he was seldom without some friend who came to chat with him as he sat on the lawn. His wisdom and insight lent charm to all he said. His family life was ideal and his last years were brightened by the love and solicitude of his wife and only son. They cherished him in his weakness and supplied all that love could devise. Our memory of Mr. Alderson is that of a distinctive man; one who was helpful, kind and warm hearted. He met life face to face; he trod his appointed path with honor and retained a bright and moving spirit until the light faded. When death closed the book of his life it was full and complete. No page was blank and many were the kindly deeds recorded there. His work was finished and his quietly slipping away was a fitting end to a perfect life. He has entered the veil; he knows the mystery now, and we can best remember him as a happy pilgrim gone to rest. DICE ALDERSON "GOES WEST". "Down the valley towards the setting sun." A "setting sun" which is but the sunrise of a new day "out west". This was Rev. Waites theme. For over forty years a resident of Sulphur Springs, taking active part in its affairs. A kindly sympathetic heart with an abundance of good humor. Dice Alderson, Storm Whaley, J. N. Houck, Joe Jones; we cannot say that these long residents who have so indolibably left the imprint of their influence on this community have really gone but that they will be with us as long as they have place in memories chambers. Instead of expressing regret at the passing - may we not say- "Sulphur Springs will be remembering you, will be remembering you, Dice."
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