4 Replies Latest reply on Mar 30, 2021 12:29 PM by Susannah Brooks

Seeking information about Kitty Fagin

GLORIA SMITH Mar 28, 2021 5:26 PM

I am looking to find out about my grandmother Kitty Fagin. The 1900 US Federal Census shows that she is the Step Daughter of James Henderson. Is Emma Roach or Henderson really her mother? I believe the person, Emma Roach in the 1880 US Federal Census may be the same lady. I am totally confused. Thank you.

Re: Seeking information about Kitty Fagin

Susannah Brooks Mar 29, 2021 12:18 AM (in response to GLORIA SMITH)

In 1893 James Henderson married Emma Clark.
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At the end of 1874 a person named Butler Clark married a Emma Pemberton (both black) in Wilkinson Co MS. I could not figure out if this is the right Emma. M (familysearch.org)

Kitty's maiden name was Roach according to her marriage record. But looking at the names of Emma's children in the 1900 census, Kitty is listed by age before the 2 Clark children, with the 2 Roach children born 1886 & 1892.
Mississippi, County Marriages, 1858-1979; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9BJ-X7ND?cc=3477669

Maybe if you could obtain the death certificates of Kitty and some of her siblings, you might find the names of their fathers.
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  Timothy McGoldrick Mar 29, 2021 11:01 PM (in response to Susannah Brooks)
  
  Per the 1900 U.S. Federal Census for Adams Mississippi they claim they were married in 1880 Per Question#10 - Number of years married-
  
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    Susannah Brooks Mar 30, 2021 12:29 PM (in response to Timothy McGoldrick)
    
    And in the 1910 Census they also stated that they had been married 20 years (2nd marriage for both). Ancestry.com - 1910 United States Federal Census Reason one only takes census info for the clues it might provide, not as absolute truth.
    
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Re: Seeking information about Kitty Fagin

Cara Jensen Mar 30, 2021 11:34 AM (in response to GLORIA SMITH)

Dear Ms. Smith,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

We suggest that you contact the appropriate State archives or historical society to request a search for the birth record of Kitty Fagin. Also, please review the FamilySearch Research wiki for United States Birth Records.

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!
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