Phyllis Clarkson

1897–1990 · Female · died at 92 or 93

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

Phyllis Clarkson1897–1990

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Parents

Father: William Banton Clarkson 1858-1933
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Why: Phyllis is listed as a child of William Clarkson in the 1900 census household in Houston.
Records:
- 1900 U.S. census, Houston Ward 3, Harris County, Texas (ED 76, sheet 19B, lines 72-80): William Clarkson, cotton buyer, his wife Alice and seven children (record page · view at Ancestry)
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep 1933, p. 2: 'Retired Cotton Broker Expires' (obituary of W. B. Clarkson) (record page · view at Newspapers.com)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined.
Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
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Mother: Alice Ann (Peaple) Clarkson 1859–1922
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Why: Phyllis is listed as a child in William and Alice Clarkson's 1900 household; Alice is recorded as the mother of seven children, all living.
Records:
- 1900 U.S. census, Houston Ward 3, Harris County, Texas (ED 76, sheet 19B, lines 72-80): William Clarkson, cotton buyer, his wife Alice and seven children (record page · view at Ancestry)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined.
Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
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Life events

Born	APR 1897, England Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Records attached in the tree: 1900 United States Federal Census Review: not yet reviewed. What the labels mean Image: 1900 U.S. Census, Houston Ward 3, Harris County, Texas: Percy Clarkson, with his parents and six siblings.
Died	18 APR 1990, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Review: not yet reviewed. What the labels mean
Residence	1900, Houston Ward 3, Harris, Texas, USA

Newspapers

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas), Saturday 9 September 1933, p. 2 (Obituary Index entry naming Florence Alice Clarkson and William Banton Clarkson). Full newspaper page as saved.9 Sep 1933 · p. 2

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Newspaper clipping 14 Dec 1920 (Laurel McCue wedding): "The bridesmaid will be Miss Phyllis Clarkson, sister of the bride"; San Antonio Light 25 Apr 1922: daughter "Mrs. S. M. Lepturch" [Leftwich]; San Antonio Light 8 Sep 1933 and Fort Worth Star-Telegram 9 Sep 1933: "Mrs. S. M. Leftwich of Dallas"; Express and News 1 Nov 1960. No URL recorded; repository/film/page as above Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.

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1900 U.S. Census, Houston Ward 3, Harris County, Texas: Percy Clarkson, with his parents and six siblings.

Sources

1900 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Houston Ward 3, Harris, Texas; Roll: 1642; Page: 19B; Enumeration…
Newspaper clipping 14 Dec 1920 (Laurel McCue wedding): "The bridesmaid will be Miss Phyllis Clarkson, sister of the bride"; San Antonio Light 25 Apr 1922: daughter "Mrs. S. M. Lepturch" [Leftwich]; San Antonio Light 8 Sep 1933 and Fort Worth Star-Telegram 9 Sep 1933: "Mrs. S. M. Leftwich of Dallas"; Express and News 1 Nov 1960. No URL recorded; repository/film/page as above Newspapers Citation only Marriage

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