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William Pridgeon Marion Dean

1830–1908 Proven 0.950 confidence Male

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1 May 1835

1835 Territorial Census: Bevil District (Jasper), Mexican Texas — Dean/Ralph/Pridgeon

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PlacesMunicipality of Bevil (later Jasper County), Texas
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  • 1835 Jasper County Texas.txt (Bevil enumeration extract)
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Enumerated Municipality of Bevil (later Jasper County), Texas

1835 Bevil District / Municipality of Bevil enumeration (1 May 1835): Sophia W. PRIDGON listed as widow, age 36, with William P. M. DEAN age 5; Samuel RALPH listed separately (married, age 42, watchmaker) with an intervening household (John A. VEATCH).

census Bevil District Jasper Texas territorial
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ca. 1852

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1852)

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PlacesJasper County, Texas, USA
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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1853

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1853)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1854

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1854)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1857

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1857)

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PlacesJasper County, Texas, USA
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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1859

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1859)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1860

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1860)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1861

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1861)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1862

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1862)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1864

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1864)

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PlacesJasper County, Texas, USA
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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1865

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1865)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1866

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1866)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1867

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1867)

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PlacesJasper County, Texas, USA
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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1868

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1868)

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PlacesJasper County, Texas, USA
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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1869

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1869)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1871

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1871)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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7 Nov 1871

Poa: Sophia W. Ralph Appoints Henry Ralph Re Addison Tract (1476 Acres)

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PlacesJasper County, Texas (instrument); recorded in Henderson County deed records
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  • Sophia Ralph Deed Henderson County 1476 acres Henry as POA.txt (Henderson Co Deed Book Q pp.305-307)
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Witness Jasper County, Texas (instrument); recorded in Henderson County deed records

Power of attorney executed by S.W. Ralph (Sophia) appointing her son Henry Ralph as attorney-in-fact concerning 1476 acres tied to the Nathaniel Addison headright; witnesses include W.W. Womack and 'Marion Dean' (likely W.P.M. Dean).

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ca. 1872

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1872)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1873

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1873)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1874

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1874)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1875

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1875)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1876

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1876)

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PlacesJasper County, Texas, USA (Beat No. 2)
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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA (Beat No. 2)

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ca. 1877

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1877)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1878

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1878)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1879

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1879)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1880

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1880)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1881

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1881)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1882

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1882)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1882

Allen V. Dean & Ralph — District Court Judgment Re Sophia Dean League (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA (District Court)
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  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

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    Named defendant as 'William Dean' (heir of Sophia Dean alias Sophia Ralph).

  • Henry Smith Ralph

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    Named defendant as 'Henry Ralph' (heir of Sophia Dean alias Sophia Ralph).

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; District Court Civil Cases, Book F, pp. 665–667, 679, 689 (Allen v. Dean/Ralph), May Term 1882
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Defendant_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA (District Court)

May Term 1882 judgment in John T. Allen & Geraldine C. Osborne v. William Dean, Henry Ralph, H. H. Merritt, Angelina Jones, John Hall, concerning competing claims within the Sophia Dean League (grant 19 Feb 1835). Judgment: plaintiffs recover the portion not in conflict with the McKinney survey referenced in an 8 Jul 1845 deed to Thomas B. Huling; defendants William Dean and Henry Ralph (heirs of Sophia Dean alias Sophia Ralph) recover the portion in conflict with said McKinney survey (reserved in the 8 Jul 1845 deed). Writs of possession ordered; motion for new trial overruled; notice of appeal given.

land litigation Sophia Dean League
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ca. 1883

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1883)

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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1884

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1884)

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PlacesJasper County, Texas, USA
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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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ca. 1885

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1885)

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PlacesJasper County, Texas, USA
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Taxpayer Jasper County, Texas, USA

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17 Oct 1885

Power Of Attorney — Dean & Ralph To G. W. O’Brien Re Sophia Dean Headright League (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book X, pp. 531–532 (Power of Attorney, 17 Oct 1885; Dean & Ralph to G. W. O’Brien)
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Principal_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Power of attorney executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (described as sole heirs of Sophia Dean deceased) appointing G. W. O’Brien attorney-in-fact with broad authority to enter, possess, sell, and convey (with warranty) and to receive funds concerning their entire interest in the Sophia Dean Headright League in Jefferson County, Texas.

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8 Dec 1885

Warranty Deed — Dean & Ralph (By O’Brien) To Benjamin F. Woodward, 1,292.85 Acres Sophia Dean League (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book X, pp. 529–531 (Warranty Deed, 8 Dec 1885; Dean & Ralph by O’Brien to Benjamin F. Woodward; 1,292.85 acres, Sophia Dean League)
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Grantor_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Warranty deed conveying 1,292.85 acres (part of the Sophia Dean League, Jefferson County, Texas) from Henry Ralph and W. P. M. Dean (acting by their attorney-in-fact G. W. O’Brien) to Benjamin F. Woodward. Consideration: $430.95 cash plus two notes of $430.95 each; vendor’s lien retained. Deed recites the land was recovered in Allen v. Ralph (District Court, Jefferson County).

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ca. 1886

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1886)

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  • Jasper County Tax Digest 1886
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ca. 1887

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1887)

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ca. 1888

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1888)

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ca. 1889

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1889)

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ca. 1890

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1890)

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ca. 1891

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1891)

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ca. 1892

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1892)

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29 Dec 1892

Release Of Vendor’S Lien — Dean & Ralph (By O’Brien) Re Woodward Purchase Notes (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

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    Releasor/lienholder (acting by G. W. O’Brien) releasing vendor’s lien after payment in full.

  • Henry Smith Ralph

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    Releasor/lienholder (acting by G. W. O’Brien) releasing vendor’s lien after payment in full.

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 6, pp. 184–185 (Release of Vendor’s Lien, 29 Dec 1892; Dean & Ralph by O’Brien; references 8 Dec 1885 deed to Benjamin F. Woodward)
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Lienholder_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Release of vendor’s lien by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (by G. W. O’Brien) stating that the notes totaling $861.90 given in the 8 Dec 1885 deed to Benjamin F. Woodward (1,292.85 acres, part of the Sophia Dean League) were paid in full with interest; vendor’s lien released.

land vendor_lien lien_release Sophia Dean League title_chain
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ca. 1893

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1893)

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ca. 1894

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1894)

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ca. 1895

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1895)

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ca. 1896

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1896)

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ca. 1897

Tax Digest: William P. M. Dean In Jasper County, Texas (1897)

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ca. 1900

Affidavit Of Heirship Re Sophia W. Ralph (Née Pridgion), A/K/A Sophia Dean — By W. P. M. Dean (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

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    Affiant: William P. M. Dean.

  • Sophia Waller Pridgeon

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    Subject: Sophia W. Ralph (née Pridgion), also known as Sophia Dean; affidavit states she died 3 Feb 1880, age 83.

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    Affidavit identifies Henry Ralph as an heir (via marriage of Sophia to Samuel Ralph).

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    Affidavit states Joe Doles was son of Zachariah Doles; also claims Zachariah Doles died without surviving issue.

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 44, pp. 527–528 (Affidavit of Heirship by William P. M. Dean), 1900
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Affidavit of heirship by William P. M. Dean asserting identity and marital history of Sophia W. Ralph (née Pridgion), also known as Sophia Dean (headright league). Claims: Sophia married (1) Joe Doles (son of Zachariah Doles), (2) Edmond Dean (mother of affiant), (3) Samuel Ralph (father of Henry Ralph); Sophia died 3 Feb 1880 aged 83; Zachariah Doles died without surviving issue; Samuel Ralph deceased; Sophia did not remarry after Ralph.

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15 Oct 1900

Affidavit Of Laura A. Doles (Widow Of Zachariah Doles) Re Heirship And Marriage (Bossier Parish, La)

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  • Zachariah "Zack" S. Doles

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    Affidavit states Zachariah Doles died intestate 1 Oct 1884 and left no surviving child or descendants.

  • Sophia Waller Pridgeon

    Mother_Named

    Affidavit identifies Zachariah Doles as a son of Sophia Dean late of Jasper County, Texas.

  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

    Heir_Named

    Affidavit states Sophia Dean was also the mother of W. P. M. Dean of Jasper County, Texas.

  • Henry Smith Ralph

    Heir_Named

    Affidavit states Sophia Dean was also the mother of Henry Ralph of Jasper County, Texas.

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 37, pp. 344–347 (affidavits and deed re Laura A. Doles interest), executed 15 Oct 1900; recorded 5 Mar 1901
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Heir_Named Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA

Affidavit sworn by Laura A. Doles (Bossier Parish, Louisiana) stating she is the surviving wife of Zachariah Doles (identified as a son of Sophia Dean late of Jasper County, Texas); that Sophia Dean was also mother of W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph; that Zachariah Doles died intestate 1 Oct 1884 leaving no surviving child or descendants; and that Laura and Zachariah married in Bossier Parish on 25 Aug 1880 and lived together until his death.

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22 Nov 1901

Power Of Attorney With Interest — Heirs W. P. M. Dean & Henry Ralph To Richard H. Barrow (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 54, pp. 306–308 (Power of Attorney with Interest to Richard H. Barrow), 22 Nov 1901
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Principal_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Power of attorney with interest executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (stated heirs of Sophia Dean later Sophia Ralph) appointing Richard H. Barrow to locate, identify, and recover lands belonging to Sophia Dean, including authority to institute suits. Instrument includes a compensation clause conveying one-half of all property or value recovered to Barrow.

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10 May 1902

Quitclaim Deed (Cloud Removal) — W. P. M. Dean & Henry Ralph To I. N. Jackson (60 Acres, Sophia Dean League, Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 65, pp. 38–39 (Quitclaim deed to I. N. Jackson; cloud removal), 10 May 1902
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Quitclaim deed executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph to I. N. Jackson for 60 acres out of the Sophia Dean League (Abstract No. 16), described by field notes and identified as the Orlando Johns tract. Purpose stated as removal of an apparent cloud from title. Instrument states 'Sophia Ralph formerly Sophia Dean' and that 'S. W. Ralph and Sophia Ralph are one and the same person.'

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23 Aug 1903

Tx—Jasper Co—W.P.M. Dean Ratifies Sophia's 1857 Walker Tract As Separate Property; Heirs Identified

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Heir ratification deed: W.P.M. Dean ratifies conveyance to Henry Ralph concerning 300-acre Walker tract originally acquired by Sophia W. Ralph in 1857; asserts Sophia and her husband had separated prior to acquisition; purchased with Sophia’s individual funds; identifies heirs as W.P.M. Dean and Henry Ralph.

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23 Aug 1903

Tx—Jasper Co—W.P.M. Dean Ratifies Sophia's 1857 Walker Tract As Separate Property; Heirs Identified

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Heir ratification deed: W.P.M. Dean ratifies conveyance to Henry Ralph concerning 300-acre Walker tract originally acquired by Sophia W. Ralph in 1857; asserts Sophia and her husband had separated prior to acquisition; purchased with Sophia’s individual funds; identifies heirs as W.P.M. Dean and Henry Ralph.

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Enlisted 23 Oct 1847; mustered out 20 Sep 1848 (variant: 13 Sep 1848).

Mexican War Service — William P. M. Dean (Alias William A. Dean)

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DatesEnlisted 23 Oct 1847; mustered out 20 Sep 1848 (variant: 13 Sep 1848).

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PlacesTyler County, Texas (enlistment); Rio Grande frontier / Presidio on the Rio Grande / Eagle Pass (service); San Antonio, Texas (San Pedro Springs) (muster out)
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Soldier Tyler County, Texas (enlistment); Rio Grande frontier / Presidio on the Rio Grande / Eagle Pass (service); San Antonio, Texas (San Pedro Springs) (muster out)

Military service record bundle indicates service as a private in Capt. John A. Veatch’s Company, Bell’s Regiment, Texas Mounted Volunteers, for a 12-month term. Service locations listed include the Rio Grande frontier, Presidio on the Rio Grande, and Eagle Pass. Name appears in service records as William A. Dean / Wm A. Dean; claimant asserts true name William P. M. Dean.

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Disability onset stated May 1883 (eye injury) and 5 Jan 1893 (total disability); pension received $8/month (later $96/year); reimbursement application references death 1 May 1908.

Mexican War Pension Interaction — William P. M. Dean

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PlacesJasper County, Texas; Tyler County, Texas; Sabine County, Texas; United States
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Claimant Jasper County, Texas; Tyler County, Texas; Sabine County, Texas; United States

Phase-2 pension bundle includes claimant statements about disability, residence, pension amount, and end-of-life reimbursement application. Includes conflict flags regarding spouse survival status and name variants.

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1 May 1835

1835 Territorial Census: Bevil District (Jasper), Mexican Texas — Dean/Ralph/Pridgeon

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PlacesMunicipality of Bevil (later Jasper County), Texas
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Enumerated Municipality of Bevil (later Jasper County), Texas

1835 Bevil District / Municipality of Bevil enumeration (1 May 1835): Sophia W. PRIDGON listed as widow, age 36, with William P. M. DEAN age 5; Samuel RALPH listed separately (married, age 42, watchmaker) with an intervening household (John A. VEATCH).

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Enlisted 3 Aug 1861; transitioned to Confederate service 1 Feb 1862.

Civil War Service — Texas State Troops (Jasper Greys) — William P. M. Dean

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  • The Quarterly, Local History and Genealogical Society, Vol. 12, No. 1, March 1966, p. 51
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Soldier Jasper County, Texas

Local service in Texas State Troops (Jasper Greys), Jasper County, Texas; later transitioned into Confederate service.

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Mustered Confederate 1 Feb 1862; discharged for disability 30 Jul 1862.; Discharged for disability: July 30, 1862.

Civil War Service — Confederate States Army (Company G, 13th Texas Cavalry) — William P. M. Dean

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DatesMustered Confederate 1 Feb 1862; discharged for disability 30 Jul 1862.; Discharged for disability: July 30, 1862.

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Confederate service in Company G, 13th Texas Cavalry; discharge explicitly recorded as 30 Jul 1862 for disability.

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23 Aug 1903

Tx—Jasper Co—W.P.M. Dean Ratifies Sophia's 1857 Walker Tract As Separate Property; Heirs Identified

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Grantor Jasper County, Texas

Heir ratification deed: W.P.M. Dean ratifies conveyance to Henry Ralph concerning 300-acre Walker tract originally acquired by Sophia W. Ralph in 1857; asserts Sophia and her husband had separated prior to acquisition; purchased with Sophia’s individual funds; identifies heirs as W.P.M. Dean and Henry Ralph.

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23 Aug 1903

Tx—Jasper Co—W.P.M. Dean Ratifies Sophia's 1857 Walker Tract As Separate Property; Heirs Identified

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  • 1903 heir ratification deed (Walker tract) — referenced in Phase-2 packet
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Grantor Jasper County, Texas

Heir ratification deed: W.P.M. Dean ratifies conveyance to Henry Ralph concerning 300-acre Walker tract originally acquired by Sophia W. Ralph in 1857; asserts Sophia and her husband had separated prior to acquisition; purchased with Sophia’s individual funds; identifies heirs as W.P.M. Dean and Henry Ralph.

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7 Nov 1871

Poa: Sophia W. Ralph Appoints Henry Ralph Re Addison Tract (1476 Acres)

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PlacesJasper County, Texas (instrument); recorded in Henderson County deed records
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  • Sophia Ralph Deed Henderson County 1476 acres Henry as POA.txt (Henderson Co Deed Book Q pp.305-307)
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Witness Jasper County, Texas (instrument); recorded in Henderson County deed records

Power of attorney executed by S.W. Ralph (Sophia) appointing her son Henry Ralph as attorney-in-fact concerning 1476 acres tied to the Nathaniel Addison headright; witnesses include W.W. Womack and 'Marion Dean' (likely W.P.M. Dean).

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ca. 1900

Affidavit Of Heirship Re Sophia W. Ralph (Née Pridgion), A/K/A Sophia Dean — By W. P. M. Dean (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

    Affiant

    Affiant: William P. M. Dean.

  • Sophia Waller Pridgeon

    Decedent_Subject

    Subject: Sophia W. Ralph (née Pridgion), also known as Sophia Dean; affidavit states she died 3 Feb 1880, age 83.

  • Henry Smith Ralph

    Heir_Named

    Affidavit identifies Henry Ralph as an heir (via marriage of Sophia to Samuel Ralph).

  • Zachariah "Zack" S. Doles

    Person_Named

    Affidavit states Joe Doles was son of Zachariah Doles; also claims Zachariah Doles died without surviving issue.

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 44, pp. 527–528 (Affidavit of Heirship by William P. M. Dean), 1900
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Affiant Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Affidavit of heirship by William P. M. Dean asserting identity and marital history of Sophia W. Ralph (née Pridgion), also known as Sophia Dean (headright league). Claims: Sophia married (1) Joe Doles (son of Zachariah Doles), (2) Edmond Dean (mother of affiant), (3) Samuel Ralph (father of Henry Ralph); Sophia died 3 Feb 1880 aged 83; Zachariah Doles died without surviving issue; Samuel Ralph deceased; Sophia did not remarry after Ralph.

land heirship Sophia Dean League
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22 Nov 1901

Power Of Attorney With Interest — Heirs W. P. M. Dean & Henry Ralph To Richard H. Barrow (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 54, pp. 306–308 (Power of Attorney with Interest to Richard H. Barrow), 22 Nov 1901
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Principal_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Power of attorney with interest executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (stated heirs of Sophia Dean later Sophia Ralph) appointing Richard H. Barrow to locate, identify, and recover lands belonging to Sophia Dean, including authority to institute suits. Instrument includes a compensation clause conveying one-half of all property or value recovered to Barrow.

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10 May 1902

Quitclaim Deed (Cloud Removal) — W. P. M. Dean & Henry Ralph To I. N. Jackson (60 Acres, Sophia Dean League, Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 65, pp. 38–39 (Quitclaim deed to I. N. Jackson; cloud removal), 10 May 1902
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Grantor_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Quitclaim deed executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph to I. N. Jackson for 60 acres out of the Sophia Dean League (Abstract No. 16), described by field notes and identified as the Orlando Johns tract. Purpose stated as removal of an apparent cloud from title. Instrument states 'Sophia Ralph formerly Sophia Dean' and that 'S. W. Ralph and Sophia Ralph are one and the same person.'

land title cloud_removal Sophia Dean League
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17 Oct 1885

Power Of Attorney — Dean & Ralph To G. W. O’Brien Re Sophia Dean Headright League (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book X, pp. 531–532 (Power of Attorney, 17 Oct 1885; Dean & Ralph to G. W. O’Brien)
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Principal_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Power of attorney executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (described as sole heirs of Sophia Dean deceased) appointing G. W. O’Brien attorney-in-fact with broad authority to enter, possess, sell, and convey (with warranty) and to receive funds concerning their entire interest in the Sophia Dean Headright League in Jefferson County, Texas.

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8 Dec 1885

Warranty Deed — Dean & Ralph (By O’Brien) To Benjamin F. Woodward, 1,292.85 Acres Sophia Dean League (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book X, pp. 529–531 (Warranty Deed, 8 Dec 1885; Dean & Ralph by O’Brien to Benjamin F. Woodward; 1,292.85 acres, Sophia Dean League)
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Grantor_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Warranty deed conveying 1,292.85 acres (part of the Sophia Dean League, Jefferson County, Texas) from Henry Ralph and W. P. M. Dean (acting by their attorney-in-fact G. W. O’Brien) to Benjamin F. Woodward. Consideration: $430.95 cash plus two notes of $430.95 each; vendor’s lien retained. Deed recites the land was recovered in Allen v. Ralph (District Court, Jefferson County).

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29 Dec 1892

Release Of Vendor’S Lien — Dean & Ralph (By O’Brien) Re Woodward Purchase Notes (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

    Lienholder_Heir

    Releasor/lienholder (acting by G. W. O’Brien) releasing vendor’s lien after payment in full.

  • Henry Smith Ralph

    Lienholder_Heir

    Releasor/lienholder (acting by G. W. O’Brien) releasing vendor’s lien after payment in full.

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 6, pp. 184–185 (Release of Vendor’s Lien, 29 Dec 1892; Dean & Ralph by O’Brien; references 8 Dec 1885 deed to Benjamin F. Woodward)
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Lienholder_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Release of vendor’s lien by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (by G. W. O’Brien) stating that the notes totaling $861.90 given in the 8 Dec 1885 deed to Benjamin F. Woodward (1,292.85 acres, part of the Sophia Dean League) were paid in full with interest; vendor’s lien released.

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ca. 1882

Allen V. Dean & Ralph — District Court Judgment Re Sophia Dean League (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA (District Court)
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  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

    Defendant_Heir

    Named defendant as 'William Dean' (heir of Sophia Dean alias Sophia Ralph).

  • Henry Smith Ralph

    Defendant_Heir

    Named defendant as 'Henry Ralph' (heir of Sophia Dean alias Sophia Ralph).

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; District Court Civil Cases, Book F, pp. 665–667, 679, 689 (Allen v. Dean/Ralph), May Term 1882
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Defendant_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA (District Court)

May Term 1882 judgment in John T. Allen & Geraldine C. Osborne v. William Dean, Henry Ralph, H. H. Merritt, Angelina Jones, John Hall, concerning competing claims within the Sophia Dean League (grant 19 Feb 1835). Judgment: plaintiffs recover the portion not in conflict with the McKinney survey referenced in an 8 Jul 1845 deed to Thomas B. Huling; defendants William Dean and Henry Ralph (heirs of Sophia Dean alias Sophia Ralph) recover the portion in conflict with said McKinney survey (reserved in the 8 Jul 1845 deed). Writs of possession ordered; motion for new trial overruled; notice of appeal given.

land litigation Sophia Dean League
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15 Oct 1900

Affidavit Of Laura A. Doles (Widow Of Zachariah Doles) Re Heirship And Marriage (Bossier Parish, La)

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PlacesBossier Parish, Louisiana, USA
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  • Zachariah "Zack" S. Doles

    Decedent_Subject

    Affidavit states Zachariah Doles died intestate 1 Oct 1884 and left no surviving child or descendants.

  • Sophia Waller Pridgeon

    Mother_Named

    Affidavit identifies Zachariah Doles as a son of Sophia Dean late of Jasper County, Texas.

  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

    Heir_Named

    Affidavit states Sophia Dean was also the mother of W. P. M. Dean of Jasper County, Texas.

  • Henry Smith Ralph

    Heir_Named

    Affidavit states Sophia Dean was also the mother of Henry Ralph of Jasper County, Texas.

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 37, pp. 344–347 (affidavits and deed re Laura A. Doles interest), executed 15 Oct 1900; recorded 5 Mar 1901
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Heir_Named Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA

Affidavit sworn by Laura A. Doles (Bossier Parish, Louisiana) stating she is the surviving wife of Zachariah Doles (identified as a son of Sophia Dean late of Jasper County, Texas); that Sophia Dean was also mother of W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph; that Zachariah Doles died intestate 1 Oct 1884 leaving no surviving child or descendants; and that Laura and Zachariah married in Bossier Parish on 25 Aug 1880 and lived together until his death.

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  • Parent Edmond Dean Sr.
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  • Children of Edmond Sr Dossier Research dossier Person-level link Citation cleanup needed

    Confirms as child of Edmond Sr and Sophia; child dossier.

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