American AcornsDora Clarkson
1887–1973 · Female · died at 85
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Overview
Family
Parents
- Father: William Banton Clarkson 1858-1933
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Dora 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: Likely (09-24-2026, newspapers): Named as W. B. Clarkson's children in Texas newspapers and memorials. · Likely (09-24-2026, research): Named as W. B. Clarkson's children in Texas newspapers and memorials.
- Mother: Alice Ann (Peaple) Clarkson 1859–1922
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Dora 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: Likely (09-24-2026, newspapers): Named as W. B. Clarkson's children in Texas newspapers and memorials. · Likely (09-24-2026, research): Named as children of W. B. and Alice Clarkson in Texas newspapers and memorials.
Husband: Hilmar Gustav Guenther Unconfirmed evidence: show why
Unconfirmed evidence: show why
Life events
| Born | 19 Jun 1887 Confirmed evidence: show whyWhy: Her death certificate gives 19 Jun 1887 and names her parents William B. Clarkson and Alice; the 1900 census gives June 1887. Her stone's 1877 does not fit. Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, memorial): Conflicting records: about 1887 (newspapers, tree) and 1877 (her stone). |
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| Died | 2 MAR 1973, Kerrville, Kerr, Texas, USA Unconfirmed evidence: show why |
| Residence | 1900, Houston Ward 3, Harris, Texas, USA |
| Marriage | Married Hilmer G. Guenther at her parents' home, 16 Jun 1909, San Antonio, Texas Confirmed evidence: show whyWhy: San Antonio Light and Gazette, 17 Jun 1909 ('celebrated last evening'). Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Saved text examined. |
| Marriage | 16 JUN 1909, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA, with Hilmar Gustav Guenther |
| Burial | 5 MAR 1973, City Cemetery No. 1, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA View memorial on Find a Grave |
Newspapers
3 newspaper clippings to view here. View them larger, one at a time.
San Antonio Daily Light, 21 Jun 1889: Little Miss Dora Clarkson, of Marshall street, celebrated her second birthday with a party of little friends.21 Jun 1889 · p. 5
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- Dora's obituary8 Mar 1973
Record images
3 record images to view here. View them larger, one at a time.
Photos & documents
Sources
- View memorial on Find a Grave Memorial 43012524
A volunteer-contributed memorial page. Its dates and family links are the contributor's; the labels on this page say which ones the records support. - 1900 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Event, Marriage, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Houston Ward 3, Harris, Texas; Roll: 1642; Page: 19B; Enumeration… - 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… - San Antonio Light and Gazette, 17 June 1909: home wedding of Miss Dora Clarkson and Hilmer G. Guenther at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Clarkson (https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86090238/1909-06-17/ed-1/); Fort Worth Star-Telegram 9 Sep 1933 ("Mrs. Hilmar Guenther of Sugarland"); Find a Grave memorial 43012524 names husband Hilmar Gustav Guenther Burials and memorials Citation only Marriage
- Texas Certificate of Death, State File No. 22225 (held image mbfd7f0acf75d): burial by removal 5 Mar 1973, City Cemetery #1, San Antonio, Plummer-Fair Funeral Home; Find a Grave memorial 43012524 Burials and memorials Citation only Burial
Research sources
- 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 Census view at Ancestry
- Find a Grave memorial 43012524: Dora Clarkson Guenther, City Cemetery #1, San Antonio (stone gives 1877) Burials and memorials view at findagrave.com
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep 1933, p. 2: 'Retired Cotton Broker Expires' (obituary of W. B. Clarkson) Newspapers view at Newspapers.com
- San Antonio Light and Gazette, 17 Jun 1909: home wedding of Miss Dora Clarkson and Hilmer G. Guenther at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Clarkson Newspapers view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America
- Texas death certificate of Dora Clarkson Guenther, 1973 Birth, marriage and death records
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