Laurel Ellen Clarkson

1895–1977 · Female · died at 81

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

Laurel Ellen Clarkson1895–1977

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Parents

Father: William Banton Clarkson 1858-1933
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Laurel 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
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Laurel 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	DEC 1895, Texas Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Records attached in the tree: 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 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. · Image: 1910 U.S. Census, San Antonio Ward 8, Bexar County, Texas: Percy, still in his parents' household.
Died	MAY 1977, Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia, USA Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Review: not yet reviewed. What the labels mean
Also recorded as	Laurel Clarkson
Residence	1900, Houston Ward 3, Harris, Texas, USA
Residence	1910, San Antonio Ward 8, Bexar, Texas

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 ("will be married this evening ... at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Blackhurst, Bateman avenue, Windsor Hills. Rev. B. Duval Chambers, of Millwood, Va., will officiate"); clipping 15 Dec 1920 ("McCue--Clarkson ... were married yesterday"). Media m23a083e607d8 and m4a6d146a1059. No URL recorded Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Newspaper clipping 14 Dec 1920, "To Wed This Evening / Miss Clarkson To Be Married To Dr. McCue At Windsor Hills": "Miss Laurel Ellen Clarkson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Clarkson, of San Antonio, Texas ... Dr. Alonzo McCue, of Bluefield, W. Va."; clipping 15 Dec 1920, "McCue--Clarkson" (media m23a083e607d8, m4a6d146a1059; newspaper not named on the clippings). No URL recorded; reposit Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.

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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…
1910 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: San Antonio Ward 8, Bexar, Texas; Roll: T624_1532; Page: 5B; Enum…
Newspaper clipping 14 Dec 1920 ("will be married this evening ... at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Blackhurst, Bateman avenue, Windsor Hills. Rev. B. Duval Chambers, of Millwood, Va., will officiate"); clipping 15 Dec 1920 ("McCue--Clarkson ... were married yesterday"). Media m23a083e607d8 and m4a6d146a1059. No URL recorded Newspapers Citation only Marriage
Newspaper clipping 14 Dec 1920, "To Wed This Evening / Miss Clarkson To Be Married To Dr. McCue At Windsor Hills": "Miss Laurel Ellen Clarkson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Clarkson, of San Antonio, Texas ... Dr. Alonzo McCue, of Bluefield, W. Va."; clipping 15 Dec 1920, "McCue--Clarkson" (media m23a083e607d8, m4a6d146a1059; newspaper not named on the clippings). No URL recorded; reposit Newspapers Citation only

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