William Orlando Ligon Sr

1846–1929 · Male

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Robert B. Ligon1820–1874Father Angeline E Bearden1826–1860Mother

William Orlando Ligon Sr1846–1929Jennie D. Faust1862–1934Wife Cathella Elizabeth "Bessie" Davis1856–1878Wife

Robert O Ligon1884–1941Son Percy Edward Ligonborn 1886Son William O Ligon Jr1880–1966Son Lattimore Bryant Ligon1877–1957Son Charles Ray Ligon1882–1957Son William Orlando Ligon Jr1880–1928Son and 1 more

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Parents

Father: Robert B. Ligon 1820–1874
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Mother: Angeline E Bearden 1826–1860
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Wife: Jennie D. Faust 1862–1934
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Why: Marriage index: J. D. Faust to W. O. Ligon, 31 Jul 1879; husband and wife in the 1900 census.
Records:
Mississippi compiled marriage index: J. D. Faust to W. O. Ligon, Amite County, 31 Jul 1879
1900 U.S. census, Beat 3, Amite County, Mississippi, W. O. Ligon household
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Son: Robert O Ligon 1884–1941
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Son: Percy Edward Ligon born 1886
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Son: Charles Ray Ligon 1882–1957
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Son: William Orlando Ligon Jr 1880–1928
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Why: His 1928 death certificate names his father as William Orlando Ligon (image inspected in the saved research).
Records:
- Arkansas death certificate of William Orlando Ligon Jr., Eureka Springs, 7 Oct 1928. Ancestry collection 61777, record 75242151 (indexed under 'Jennie Davis Ligon') (view at Ancestry)
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Son: Emmons Nathaniel 'E. Nat' Ligon 1888–1922
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Wife: Cathella Elizabeth "Bessie" Davis 1856–1878
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Why: The saved research records W. O. Ligon Sr.'s first marriage, to Bessie Davis, in 1875; the record itself is summarized, not cited, there.
Records:
Research notes on the Ligon family, Sept 23-24, 2026 (headstone, census and probate indexes)
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Son: Lattimore Bryant Ligon 1877–1957
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Why: The research notes record him as the son of W. O. Ligon Sr. and his first wife.
Records:
- Research notes on the Ligon family, Sept 23-24, 2026 (headstone, census and probate indexes)
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Other children

Son: William O Ligon Jr 1880–1966
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Life events

Born	1846, Magnolia, Pike, Mississippi Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: Conflicting records: headstone 1840, tree 1846, 1900 census age 50; birthplace near Baton Rouge per his son's certificate. Records: Find a Grave memorial 110278825: William Orlando Ligon Sr. (1840-1929), Roseland Cemetery, Gloster (record page · view at findagrave.com) 1900 U.S. census, Beat 3, Amite County, Mississippi, W. O. Ligon household Arkansas death certificate of William Orlando Ligon Jr., Eureka Springs, 7 Oct 1928. Ancestry collection 61777, record 75242151 (indexed under 'Jennie Davis Ligon') (view at Ancestry) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Find a Grave memorial; volunteer-contributed; Index or transcription examined; Image examined. What the labels mean Image: U.S. passport application no. 175700 of Nat Ligon, sworn at Tulsa 18 February 1920 (right-hand page only): attorney at law, born Gloster, Mississippi (Amite County), 1 September 1888, father W. O. Ligon, Senior; permanent residence Tulsa. · Image: 1920 United States Federal Census · Image: 1900 United States Federal Census
Died	6 Nov 1929, Gloster, Amite County, Mississippi Likely evidence: show why Why: Headstone and Find a Grave memorial give 6 Nov 1929, Gloster. Records: Find a Grave memorial 110278825: William Orlando Ligon Sr. (1840-1929), Roseland Cemetery, Gloster (record page · view at findagrave.com) Research notes on the Ligon family, Sept 23-24, 2026 (headstone, census and probate indexes) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Find a Grave memorial; volunteer-contributed; Index or transcription examined. What the labels mean (the family tree records 6 NOV 1929, Gloster, Amite County, Mississippi, USA)
Marriage	1875, with Cathella Elizabeth "Bessie" Davis 1856–1878 Likely evidence: show why Why: Research notes. Records: Research notes on the Ligon family, Sept 23-24, 2026 (headstone, census and probate indexes) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. What the labels mean (the family tree records 7 JAN 1875, Amite County, Mississippi, USA)
Marriage	31 Jul 1879, Amite County, Mississippi, with Jennie D. Faust 1862–1934 Likely evidence: show why Why: Compiled marriage index, not the courthouse page. Records: Mississippi compiled marriage index: J. D. Faust to W. O. Ligon, Amite County, 31 Jul 1879 Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. What the labels mean (the family tree records 31 JUL 1879, Amite County, Mississippi, USA)
Marriage	1880, Amite, Mississippi
Occupation	Census enumerator, 1890 and 1900, Amite County, Mississippi Likely evidence: show why Why: Southern Herald local items (text read). Records: Southern Herald, 1899-1912: local items on W. O. Ligon (text read) (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. What the labels mean
Occupation	Deputy U.S. marshal, Dec 1899, Mississippi Likely evidence: show why Why: Southern Herald, 22 Dec 1899 (text read). Records: Southern Herald, 1899-1912: local items on W. O. Ligon (text read) (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. What the labels mean
Residence	Occupation: Deputy Us Machine; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, 1900, Beat 3, Amite, Mississippi, USA
Occupation	Temporarily appointed U.S. marshal, 1912, Mississippi Likely evidence: show why Why: Southern Herald, 1912 (text read). Records: Southern Herald, 1899-1912: local items on W. O. Ligon (text read) (view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. What the labels mean
Residence	Occupation: Agricultural Statistical; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, 1920, Gloster, Amite, Mississippi, USA
Residence	Gloster, Amite County, Mississippi, USA
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Southern Herald, 1899-1912: local items on W. O. Ligon (text read) Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.

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Sources

View memorial on Find a Grave Memorial 110278825
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Ancestry Family Trees Family histories and trees Citation only Birth, Death, Marriage
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U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925 Passenger lists and passports Viewable scan Birth, Residence
The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March…
Find a Grave memorial 38078268, Cathella Elizabeth 'Bessie' Ligon (7 Sep 1856 Amite County - 24 Oct 1878, aged 22), Liberty Cemetery, Liberty; the memorial quotes a marriage record: 'Cathella E. Davis & Spouse William Legon; Marriage Date 7 Jan 1875; County Amite Mississippi.' Parents listed: Elijah McCoy Davis and Sarah Ann Wiley Lattimore Davis Burials and memorials Citation only Birth, Burial, Death, Marriage
1900 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Marriage, Residence
Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Amite, Mississippi; Roll: 799; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0023
1920 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Residence
Year: 1920; Census Place: Gloster, Amite, Mississippi; Roll: T625_868; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 28
Find a Grave memorial 110278825: William Orlando Ligon Sr. (1840-1929), Roseland Cemetery, Gloster. Research notes on the Ligon family, Sept 23-24, 2026 (headstone, census and probate indexes). URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110278825 Burials and memorials Citation only Death
Arkansas death certificate of William Orlando Ligon Jr., Eureka Springs, died 7 Oct 1928 (Ancestry, Arkansas Death Certificates 1914-1969, collection 61777, record 75242151; indexed under 'Jennie Davis Ligon'): father William Orlando Ligon, born near Baton Rouge, Louisiana; mother Jennie Davis Faust, born near Liberty, Mississippi; informant brother Robert Ligon of Tulsa Birth, marriage and death records Citation only Birth, Burial

Research sources

1900 U.S. census, Beat 3, Amite County, Mississippi, W. O. Ligon household Census
Arkansas death certificate of William Orlando Ligon Jr., Eureka Springs, 7 Oct 1928 Birth, marriage and death records view at Ancestry
Find a Grave memorial 110278825: William Orlando Ligon Sr. (1840-1929), Roseland Cemetery, Gloster Burials and memorials view at findagrave.com
Mississippi compiled marriage index: J. D. Faust to W. O. Ligon, Amite County, 31 Jul 1879 Birth, marriage and death records
Research notes on the Ligon family, Sept 23-24, 2026 (headstone, census and probate indexes) Family histories and trees
Southern Herald, 1899-1912: local items on W. O. Ligon (text read) Newspapers view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America

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