American AcornsEmmons Nathaniel 'E. Nat' Ligon
1888–1922 · Male · died at 33
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Overview
Family
Parents
- Mother: Jennie D. Faust 1862–1934
Likely evidence: show why
Why: The 1900 household lists Emmons, 11, among Jennie D. Ligon's five sons; the census states the relationships.
Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined.
- Father: William Orlando Ligon Sr 1846–1929
Unconfirmed evidence: show why
Wife: Zula Nash c. 1889–1979 Unconfirmed evidence: show why
Why: Probable duplicate of his wife Zula Lee Nash-Moss-Ligon, entered twice in the imported tree (both die 15 July 1979 at Houston; birth years 1885 and about 1889). Not a second wife and not merged: compare the two entries before combining.
Records:
Review: assessed 10-04-2026.
Unconfirmed evidence: show why
Why: Probable duplicate of his wife Zula Lee Nash-Moss-Ligon, entered twice in the imported tree (both die 15 July 1979 at Houston; birth years 1885 and about 1889). Not a second wife and not merged: compare the two entries before combining.
Records:
Review: assessed 10-04-2026.
- Daughter: Margery 'Jodgie' Lee Ligon-Beery-Thompson 1917–2001
Unconfirmed evidence: show why
Wife: Zula Lee Nash-Moss-Ligon 1885–1979 Unconfirmed evidence: show why
Why: Probable duplicate of her husband Emmons Nathaniel 'E. Nat' Ligon, entered twice in the imported tree (the same birth and death dates, the same Tulsa household). Not a second husband and not merged: compare the two entries before combining.
Records:
Review: assessed 10-04-2026.
Unconfirmed evidence: show why
Why: Probable duplicate of her husband Emmons Nathaniel 'E. Nat' Ligon, entered twice in the imported tree (the same birth and death dates, the same Tulsa household). Not a second husband and not merged: compare the two entries before combining.
Records:
Review: assessed 10-04-2026.
- Daughter: Natalee Cissie Ligon (Chambliss) Clarkson 1919–1984
Unconfirmed evidence: show why
Life events
| Name | Emmons Nathaniel 'E. Nat' Ligon Likely evidence: show whyWhy: The 1900 census has 'Emmons (11)', which fits his 1888 birth; the research identifies him as Emmons Nathaniel 'E. Nat' Ligon. A Tulsa Daily World society item of 2 Feb 1916 contains the name form 'Nat Emmons Ligon', in a married woman's style (page read in the R6-C02 research); it fits the identification but does not prove it. Records:
Review: assessed 09-25-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined; Image examined. |
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| Born | 1 SEP 1888, Gloster, Amite, Mississippi Likely evidence: show whyWhy: His 1917 draft card and his 1920 passport application, both his own later statements, agree on 1 September 1888 at Gloster, Mississippi. No birth record has been seen. Records: Review: assessed 11-02-2026; evidence: Image examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (10-03-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. · Confirmed (10-26-2026, research): His 1917 draft card and his 1920 passport application agree on 1 September 1888, at Gloster, Mississippi (both his own statements). |
| Died | 1 MAR 1922, Vinita, Craig, Oklahoma Likely evidence: show whyWhy: Only a Find a Grave index entry supports 1 March 1922 at Vinita, Oklahoma; a death certificate or obituary is still needed. Records: Review: assessed 10-26-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (10-03-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. |
| Buried | Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tulsa, Oklahoma Likely evidence: show whyWhy: Find a Grave memorial (saved page). Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Find a Grave memorial; volunteer-contributed. |
| Also recorded as | Emmons Ligon; Nat Emmons Ligon |
| Residence | Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son, 1900, Beat 3, Amite, Mississippi, USA Image: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 · Image: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959 · Image: World War I draft registration card of Nat E. Ligon, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 5 June 1917 (precinct 16, card 91): born Gloster, Mississippi, 1 September 1888; 'Corporation Lawyer' employed by Mid-Co Petroleum Co., Tulsa. Front of the card only. |
| Residence | 1 JUL 1905, Gloster, Mississippi, USA Image: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016 |
| Residence | 1909, Oxford, Mississippi, USA |
| Residence | Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son, 1910, Beat 3, Amite, Mississippi, USA |
| Education | LL.B. (law degree), 1911, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Lafayette, Mississippi, USA |
| Education | LL.B.; attorney, 1911, University of Mississippi Likely evidence: show whyWhy: Research notes (University of Mississippi law degree, 1911). Records: Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. |
| Marriage | 20 JAN 1916, Baptist Church, Oklahoma, with Zula Nash c. 1889–1979 |
| Marriage | 20 JAN 1916, Sapulpa, Creek County, Oklahoma, USA, with Zula Lee Nash-Moss-Ligon 1885–1979 |
| Marriage | 20 JAN 1916, Baptist Church, Oklahoma, with Zula Lee Nash-Moss-Ligon 1885–1979 |
| Marriage | 20 JAN 1916 |
| Residence | Occupation: Assistant Attorney, ABT 1916, No 632 West Seventh Street |
| Draft registration | Registered for the World War I draft at Precinct 16, aged 28, giving his address on W. 7th Street, Tulsa, 5 Jun 1917, Tulsa, Oklahoma Confirmed evidence: show whyWhy: His signed World War I draft registration card, fields 1-2, with the registrar's report for the precinct and date. Records: Review: assessed 09-25-2026; evidence: Image examined. |
| Occupation | Corporation lawyer for the Mid-Co. Petroleum Co., 5 Jun 1917, Tulsa, Oklahoma Confirmed evidence: show whyWhy: His signed World War I draft registration card. Records: Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined. |
| Residence | Marital Status: Married, BET 1917 AND 1918, Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA |
| Residence | Occupation: None; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, 1920, Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA |
| Travel | Applied for a passport as an attorney at law, to travel to Mexico for a short time on commercial business, 18 Feb 1920, Tulsa, Oklahoma Confirmed evidence: show whyWhy: His signed passport application. Records: Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined. |
| Residence | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA |
Newspapers
4 newspaper clippings to view here. View them larger, one at a time.
The Tulsa Democrat, 21 January 1916, p. 5: society item reporting that Mr. Nat Emmons Ligon and his bride, formerly Miss Zula Nash of Sapulpa, arrived in Tulsa, with the wedding held at the First Baptist church of Sapulpa.21 Jan 1916 · p. 5
Tulsa Daily World (Tulsa, Okla.), 2 Feb 1916, p. 5: society column on Mrs. Nat Emmons Ligon, a bride of a fortnight (formerly Miss Zula Nash of Sapulpa).2 Feb 1916 · p. 5
Tulsa Daily World, 2 Feb 1916: society item 'Bride Presented at Auction Party', which names Mrs. Nat Emmons Ligon as a bride of a fortnight; the item says nothing about his legal work.2 Feb 1916 · p. 5
Tulsa World, 3 Mar 1922: private services for E. Nat Ligon, 34, former assistant county attorney, at the home on South Rockford and at Rose Hill.3 Mar 1922 · p. 2
Also cited, with no image here
- Oklahoma, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
- Oklahoma, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
- U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Record images
14 record images to view here. View them larger, one at a time.
1900 census, Gloster, Amite Co., Miss. W. O. Ligon household (sons including Emmons).1900
1920 census, Tulsa, Okla. Nat E. Ligon household.1920
1920 U.S. census, Tulsa, Oklahoma, ED 231, sheet 3B, lines 52-55: Nat E. and Zula Ligon with Marjorie L. and infant Cissie, enumerated 15 January 1920.15 January 1920 · ED 231, sheet 3B, lines 52-55- Findagrave Nat E Ligon1 Mar 1922
1900 United States Federal Census
1910 United States Federal Census
Grave marker of Nat E. Ligon, 1888 - 1922.photograph undated
Nat Ligon photo
Oklahoma and Indian Territory, U.S., Land Allotment Jackets for Five Civilized Tribes, 1884-1934
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
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.
U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959
U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
World War I draft registration card of Nat E. Ligon, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 5 June 1917 (precinct 16, card 91): born Gloster, Mississippi, 1 September 1888; 'Corporation Lawyer' employed by Mid-Co Petroleum Co., Tulsa. Front of the card only.
Photos & documents
Sources
- View memorial on Find a Grave Memorial 77168533
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. - Ancestry Family Trees Family histories and trees Citation only Birth, Death, Marriage
Ancestry Family Tree - 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… - U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current Burials and memorials Citation only Birth, Burial, Death
- 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… - U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959 Military Viewable scan Birth
- U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Military Viewable scan Birth, Residence
Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Tulsa - 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 - 1900 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Residence
Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Amite, Mississippi; Roll: 799; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0023 - U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959 Military Viewable scan Residence
- U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016 Yearbooks Viewable scan Residence
- U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016 Yearbooks Viewable scan Birth, Residence
"U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: University of Mississippi; Year: 1909 - 1910 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Residence
Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 3, Amite, Mississippi; Roll: T624_732; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0024;… - Research notes on the Ligon family, 23-24 Sep 2026 (University of Mississippi law degree, 1911); Standard History of Oklahoma 1916, vol. 5, p. 2092: attended the University of Mississippi; to Tulsa 8 March 1911. Ole Miss yearbook page held in the research folder Yearbooks Citation only Education, Marriage
- Oklahoma, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Citation only Residence
The Tulsa Democrat; Publication Date: 23 Mar 1916; Publication Place: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; URL: https://www… - Oklahoma, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Citation only Residence
Tulsa daily world; Publication Date: 2 Feb 1916; Publication Place: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; URL: https://www.n… - U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Citation only Marriage, Residence
The Tulsa Democrat; Publication Date: 21/ Jan/ 1916; Publication Place: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; URL: https://w… - U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 Directories and public records Viewable scan Residence
- 1920 United States Federal Census Census Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Year: 1920; Census Place: Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1487; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 231 - 1920 United States Federal Census Census Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Year: 1920; Census Place: Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1487; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 231 - Oklahoma and Indian Territory, U.S., Land Allotment Jackets for Five Civilized Tribes, 1884-1934 Deeds and land Viewable scan
- Tulsa Daily World (Tulsa, Oklahoma), 3 March 1922, p. 2, 'Ligon to Be Buried Friday': E. Nat Ligon 'who died Wednesday' ... interment at Rose Hill; 34 years old; formerly practicing attorney in Tulsa, assistant county attorney and probate attorney for the Creek Indians, then attorney for the Mid-Co Petroleum Company. Library of Congress, Chronicling America, LCCN sn85042345 Burials and memorials Citation only Occupation
- Tulsa Daily World (Tulsa, Oklahoma), 3 March 1922, p. 2, 'Ligon to Be Buried Friday': E. Nat Ligon 'who died Wednesday' ... interment at Rose Hill; 34 years old; formerly practicing attorney in Tulsa, assistant county attorney and probate attorney for the Creek Indians, then attorney for the Mid-Co Petroleum Company. Library of Congress, Chronicling America, LCCN sn85042345. Find a Grave memori Burials and memorials Citation only Burial
- U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 Directories and public records Viewable scan
- U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959 Military Viewable scan
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only
Research sources
- 1900 U.S. census, Beat 3, Amite County, Mississippi, W. O. Ligon household Census
- 1920 U.S. census, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, ED 231, sheet 3B: the household of Nat E. Ligon with his wife Zula and their small daughters (one household) Census
- Find a Grave memorial 77168533: Nat E Ligon (1888-1922), Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tulsa Burials and memorials view at findagrave.com
- Research notes on the Ligon family, Sept 23-24, 2026 (headstone, census and probate indexes) Family histories and trees
- Tulsa Daily World (Tulsa, Okla.), 2 Feb 1916, p. 5: society column Newspapers view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America
- U.S. passport application of Nat E. Ligon, sworn at Tulsa 18 Feb 1920 (application 175700) Passenger lists and passports
- U.S., Find a Grave Index entry: E. Nat Ligon, died 1 Mar 1922 (no stone photograph or death record seen) Other documents
- World War I draft registration card of Nat E. Ligon, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 5 Jun 1917 (precinct 16, card 91) Military
- WWI draft registration card, Nat E. Ligon, born Sept 1st 1888, Gloster, Miss.; 1920 passport application, Nat Ligon, born at Gloster, Amite County, Mississippi, 1st September 1888, father W. O. Ligon Sr. Other documents
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