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Sophia Waller Pridgeon

1798–1880 Proven 0.960 confidence Female

Lifespan and key events confirmed via petitions, land grants, marriage records, tax rolls, POA, and county filings.

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Record key: P00003

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57 events
ca. 1798

Birth Of Sophia Waller Pridgeon

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PlacesNorth Carolina, USA
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Subject North Carolina, USA

Sophia Waller Pridgeon is born to the Pridgeon family in North Carolina.

birth North Carolina
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ca. 1815

Marriage Of Sophia Waller Pridgeon To Lemon Doles

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PlacesGeorgia or Mississippi Territory, USA
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Spouse Georgia or Mississippi Territory, USA

Sophia marries Lemon Doles, likely in Georgia or Mississippi Territory, by about 1815.

marriage Doles
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10 Aug 1831

Death Of Edmond Dean In Vicksburg

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PlacesVicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, USA
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Spouse Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, USA

Edmond Deen was killed in Vicksburg, Mississippi on 10 Aug 1831. Evidence from a Warren County inquest (11 Aug 1831) establishes that he was stabbed with a dirk knife by Seth R. Sumpter in a sudden affray. Jury finding: manslaughter.

death Vicksburg manslaughter
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5 Dec 1834

Sophia Petition At Nacogdoches (Jorge Antonio Nixon)

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PlacesNacogdoches, Coahuila y Tejas
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Petitioner Nacogdoches, Coahuila y Tejas

Petition at Nacogdoches by Sophia Dean (head of family with two children) requesting one sitio of land under Mexican colonization procedures (petition dated 5 Dec 1834).

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3 Dec 1834

Mx—Nacogdoches—Character Certificate For Sophia Dean (Morality/Loyalty)

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PlacesNacogdoches, Coahuila y Tejas
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Subject Nacogdoches, Coahuila y Tejas

Character certificate issued by Cristal Torres (Alcalde Constitucional) describing Sophia Dean as of good morality/honest conduct, loyal to constitution/laws, and affirming Christian religion.

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19 Feb 1835

Sophia Land Grant (One Sitio/League)

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PlacesEstado de Coahuila y Tejas (grant titled; location described as Jefferson County)
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Grantee Estado de Coahuila y Tejas (grant titled; location described as Jefferson County)

Mexican title ('Titulo de Posesion') issued 19 Feb 1835 by Jorge Antonio Nixon (Comisionado especial) granting one sitio/league to Sophia Dean, with conditions clause present.

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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).

census Bevil District Jasper Texas territorial
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4 Dec 1836

Marriage Of Sophia Waller Dean To Samuel Ralph

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PlacesJasper County, Texas
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Spouse Jasper County, Texas

Marriage of Samuel Ralph and Sophia W. Deen, recited as occurring 4 Dec 1836 (supported by later Jasper County affidavits by Thomas B. Huling dated 3 Apr 1849 and George W. Glasscock dated 6 Jun 1850; clerk certification 30 Dec 1855).

marriage Ralph Jasper County
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11 Jan 1838

Birth Of Henry Smith Ralph

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PlacesJasper County, Texas, USA
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Mother Jasper County, Texas, USA

Birth of Henry Smith Ralph, son of Sophia and Samuel Ralph, in Jasper County, Texas.

birth Ralph Jasper County
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4 Mar 1841

Tx—Polk Co—Sophia W. Ralph Title Bond To Joseph Criswell (983.9 Acres; $6000)

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PlacesPolk County, Texas
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Obligor Polk County, Texas

Bond for title: Sophia W. Ralph bound to execute general warranty deed upon patent issuance for 983.9 acres (SW corner of 1/2 league John Dickerson survey); bond amount $6000; attesting witnesses include W.B. Hardin, O. Holshouser, and Samuel Ralp(h).

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ca. 1842

Sophia Executes Power Of Attorney For Jasper Headright Claim

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PlacesJasper County, Texas, USA
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Principal Jasper County, Texas, USA

Power of Attorney related to Jasper headright claim, per Sophia dossier.

legal POA Texas land original_event_type:legal/power_of_attorney
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9 Mar 1843

Land_Contract

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PlacesJasper County, Texas
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Obligee Jasper County, Texas

30 Jun 1846

Land_Acquisition

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PlacesJasper County, Texas
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Grantee Jasper County, Texas

25 Sep 1846

Land_Contract

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PlacesJasper County, Texas
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Assignor Jasper County, Texas

13 Nov 1847

Tx—Polk Co—Sophia W. Ralph Conveys 177 Acres To Mckine (Confirmatory Acquittance)

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PlacesPolk County, Texas
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Grantor Polk County, Texas

Deed: Sophia W. Ralph conveys 177 acres (part of land granted in her name; surveyed in Liberty and now Polk) as acquittance/confirmatory conveyance; grantor states consideration received about four years prior; tract adjoins Thomas B. Huling assignee of John Dickerson and Samuel Ralph claim; occupancy statement notes McKine resides on tract for last four years.

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13 Nov 1847

Tx—Polk Co—Sophia W. Ralph Conveys 320 Acres To Eliza Murdock

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PlacesPolk County, Texas
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Grantor Polk County, Texas

Deed: Sophia W. Ralph conveys 320 acres on the Neches River in Polk County; references Dickerson headright survey and surveys of Criswell and Samuel Ralph; bearing trees marked with initials; acknowledged 15 Nov 1847 before Robert Hooker, Notary Public, Polk County.

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24 Aug 1847

Tx—Polk Co—T. B. Huling & Wife Deed 2302 Acres (Dickerson) To Mrs. S. W. Ralph

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PlacesPolk County, Texas
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Grantee Polk County, Texas

Warranty deed: Thomas B. Huling and Elizabeth Huling (his wife) convey to Sophia Walker Ralph all their right, title, and interest in a league and labor (2,302.5 acres) patented 15 Dec 1845 (No. 12, Vol. 5) in the name of Thomas B. Huling as assignee of John Dickerson, situated in Liberty (now Polk) County, Texas; metes and bounds reference Dunkin’s Ferry on the Trinity River and Dickerson’s Creek. Deed signed 24 Aug 1847; witnesses Josiah Bradshaw and F. Prather; acknowledged 27 Aug 1847 before John Hamilton, Notary Public (Jasper County, Texas); filed 11 Oct 1848; recorded 20 Oct 1848 (Polk County).

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ca. 1848

Newspaper Report: Sophia W. Ralph V. Criswell (Fraud/Land Swap Dispute)

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PlacesTexas (court venue not yet identified; reported in newspaper)
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Plaintiff Texas (court venue not yet identified; reported in newspaper)

Newspaper editorial/report summarizes a suit by Sophia W. Ralph against (Thomas/ Joseph) Criswell regarding a land swap; report states Sophia alleged she was misled as to the quality/portion of land received and that deed language allowed defendant to select the third conveyed; report states the court rejected relief; report notes Samuel Ralph was present at the time of the transaction and had deserted Sophia by the time the case was heard.

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10 Oct 1849

Tx—Polk Co—Decree: Sophia W. Ralph V Joseph Criswell (Separate Property Finding)

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PlacesPolk County District Court, Texas
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Plaintiff Polk County District Court, Texas

District Court decree recorded in deed book: finds lands described were the separate property of the plaintiff and notes plaintiff permitted to sue in her own name; orders plaintiff to execute warranty deed within 10 days, and provides decree operates as deed vesting title if she fails/neglects.

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ca. 1849

Tx—Polk Co—Joseph Criswell Conveys Undivided 1/3 League Interest In Addison Headright To Sophia W. Ralph (Filed 1854)

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PlacesPolk County, Texas
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Grantee Polk County, Texas

Deed (dated Oct 1849; filed 1854): Joseph Criswell conveys to Sophia W. Ralph an undivided one-third league interest (~1476 acres) in Nathaniel Addison headright (2/3 league + 1 labor), as consideration linked to prior conveyance by Sophia to Criswell of 983.9 acres.

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24 Dec 1851

Land_Sale

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PlacesJasper County, Texas
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Grantor Jasper County, Texas

6 Jul 1852

Land_Conveyance

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PlacesJasper County, Texas
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Purchaser Jasper County, Texas

20 Dec 1855

Land_Acquisition

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Grantee Jasper County, Texas

8 Dec 1857

Tx—Jasper Co—Walters Deed Conveys 300 Acres (Mathius Walker Headright) To S.W. Ralph

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PlacesJasper County, Texas
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Grantee Jasper County, Texas

Deed: L.S. Walters and Delila Walters convey to S.W. Ralph 300 acres out of Mathius Walker headright (Patent No. 618 Vol. 4 dated 25 Jun 1848), located on Trout Creek in Jasper County; consideration $788 stated; recorded later (filed 18 Dec 1871; recorded 26 Feb 1872).

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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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Principal 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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27 Apr 1872

Land_Transfer

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PlacesJasper County, Texas
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Grantor Jasper County, Texas

ca. 1879

Sophia Applies For Texas Veteran Donation Land Warrant (Samuel Ralph)

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PlacesTexas, USA
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Applicant Texas, USA

Application for Texas Veteran Donation Land Warrant based on Samuel Ralph; noted as never issued.

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ca. 1880

Death Of Sophia Waller Pridgeon Doles Dean Ralph

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PlacesEbenezer, Jasper County, Texas, USA
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Decedent Ebenezer, Jasper County, Texas, USA

Sophia dies in Ebenezer, Jasper County, Texas, around 1880.

death Ebenezer Jasper County
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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

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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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Decedent_Subject 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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15 Oct 1900

Affidavit Re Zachariah Doles (Son Of Sophia Dean) — Joseph I. B. Kirk (Bossier Parish, La)

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

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    Affidavit concerns Zachariah Doles; affiant knew him 1873–c1884; states he died in Bossier Parish about 1884.

  • Sophia Waller Pridgeon

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    Affidavit calls Zachariah Doles a son of Sophia Dean (formerly of Jasper County, Texas).

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Mother_Named Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA

Affidavit sworn by Joseph I. B. Kirk (Bossier Parish, Louisiana) stating he knew Zachariah Doles (identified as a son of Sophia Dean formerly of Jasper County, Texas) from about 1873 until Doles's death about 1884; that Doles died in Bossier Parish without leaving any child or descendants; and that he left surviving his wife Laura A. Doles residing in Bossier Parish.

land heirship Sophia Dean League Doles
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15 Oct 1900

Affidavit Re Zachariah Doles (Son Of Sophia Dean) — L. P. Larkin (Bossier Parish, La)

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

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    Affidavit concerns Zachariah Doles; affiant knew him 1845–c1884; states he died in Bossier Parish about 1884.

  • Sophia Waller Pridgeon

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    Affidavit calls Zachariah Doles a son of Sophia Dean (formerly of Jasper County, Texas).

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Mother_Named Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA

Affidavit sworn by L. P. Larkin (Bossier Parish, Louisiana) stating he knew Zachariah Doles (identified as a son of Sophia Dean formerly of Jasper County, Texas) from about 1845 until Doles's death about 1884; that Doles died in Bossier Parish without leaving any child or descendants; and that he left surviving his wife Laura A. Doles of Bossier Parish.

land heirship Sophia Dean League Doles
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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

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

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

  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

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

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

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Mother_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.

land heirship Sophia Dean League Doles
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4 Dec 1836

Marriage Of Sophia Waller Dean To Samuel Ralph

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PlacesJasper County, Texas
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Spouse Jasper County, Texas

Marriage of Samuel Ralph and Sophia W. Deen, recited as occurring 4 Dec 1836 (supported by later Jasper County affidavits by Thomas B. Huling dated 3 Apr 1849 and George W. Glasscock dated 6 Jun 1850; clerk certification 30 Dec 1855).

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5 Dec 1834

Sophia Petition At Nacogdoches (Jorge Antonio Nixon)

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PlacesNacogdoches, Coahuila y Tejas
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Petitioner Nacogdoches, Coahuila y Tejas

Petition at Nacogdoches by Sophia Dean (head of family with two children) requesting one sitio of land under Mexican colonization procedures (petition dated 5 Dec 1834).

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19 Feb 1835

Sophia Land Grant (One Sitio/League)

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PlacesEstado de Coahuila y Tejas (grant titled; location described as Jefferson County)
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Mexican title ('Titulo de Posesion') issued 19 Feb 1835 by Jorge Antonio Nixon (Comisionado especial) granting one sitio/league to Sophia Dean, with conditions clause present.

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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).

census Bevil District Jasper Texas territorial
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3 Dec 1834

Mx—Nacogdoches—Character Certificate For Sophia Dean (Morality/Loyalty)

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Subject Nacogdoches, Coahuila y Tejas

Character certificate issued by Cristal Torres (Alcalde Constitucional) describing Sophia Dean as of good morality/honest conduct, loyal to constitution/laws, and affirming Christian religion.

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4 Mar 1841

Tx—Polk Co—Sophia W. Ralph Title Bond To Joseph Criswell (983.9 Acres; $6000)

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PlacesPolk County, Texas
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Obligor Polk County, Texas

Bond for title: Sophia W. Ralph bound to execute general warranty deed upon patent issuance for 983.9 acres (SW corner of 1/2 league John Dickerson survey); bond amount $6000; attesting witnesses include W.B. Hardin, O. Holshouser, and Samuel Ralp(h).

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13 Nov 1847

Tx—Polk Co—Sophia W. Ralph Conveys 177 Acres To Mckine (Confirmatory Acquittance)

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PlacesPolk County, Texas
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Grantor Polk County, Texas

Deed: Sophia W. Ralph conveys 177 acres (part of land granted in her name; surveyed in Liberty and now Polk) as acquittance/confirmatory conveyance; grantor states consideration received about four years prior; tract adjoins Thomas B. Huling assignee of John Dickerson and Samuel Ralph claim; occupancy statement notes McKine resides on tract for last four years.

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13 Nov 1847

Tx—Polk Co—Sophia W. Ralph Conveys 320 Acres To Eliza Murdock

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PlacesPolk County, Texas
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Grantor Polk County, Texas

Deed: Sophia W. Ralph conveys 320 acres on the Neches River in Polk County; references Dickerson headright survey and surveys of Criswell and Samuel Ralph; bearing trees marked with initials; acknowledged 15 Nov 1847 before Robert Hooker, Notary Public, Polk County.

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10 Oct 1849

Tx—Polk Co—Decree: Sophia W. Ralph V Joseph Criswell (Separate Property Finding)

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PlacesPolk County District Court, Texas
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Plaintiff Polk County District Court, Texas

District Court decree recorded in deed book: finds lands described were the separate property of the plaintiff and notes plaintiff permitted to sue in her own name; orders plaintiff to execute warranty deed within 10 days, and provides decree operates as deed vesting title if she fails/neglects.

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ca. 1849

Tx—Polk Co—Joseph Criswell Conveys Undivided 1/3 League Interest In Addison Headright To Sophia W. Ralph (Filed 1854)

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Grantee Polk County, Texas

Deed (dated Oct 1849; filed 1854): Joseph Criswell conveys to Sophia W. Ralph an undivided one-third league interest (~1476 acres) in Nathaniel Addison headright (2/3 league + 1 labor), as consideration linked to prior conveyance by Sophia to Criswell of 983.9 acres.

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8 Dec 1857

Tx—Jasper Co—Walters Deed Conveys 300 Acres (Mathius Walker Headright) To S.W. Ralph

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Grantee Jasper County, Texas

Deed: L.S. Walters and Delila Walters convey to S.W. Ralph 300 acres out of Mathius Walker headright (Patent No. 618 Vol. 4 dated 25 Jun 1848), located on Trout Creek in Jasper County; consideration $788 stated; recorded later (filed 18 Dec 1871; recorded 26 Feb 1872).

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ca. 1848

Newspaper Report: Sophia W. Ralph V. Criswell (Fraud/Land Swap Dispute)

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Plaintiff Texas (court venue not yet identified; reported in newspaper)

Newspaper editorial/report summarizes a suit by Sophia W. Ralph against (Thomas/ Joseph) Criswell regarding a land swap; report states Sophia alleged she was misled as to the quality/portion of land received and that deed language allowed defendant to select the third conveyed; report states the court rejected relief; report notes Samuel Ralph was present at the time of the transaction and had deserted Sophia by the time the case was heard.

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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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Principal 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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24 Aug 1847

Tx—Polk Co—T. B. Huling & Wife Deed 2302 Acres (Dickerson) To Mrs. S. W. Ralph

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Grantee Polk County, Texas

Warranty deed: Thomas B. Huling and Elizabeth Huling (his wife) convey to Sophia Walker Ralph all their right, title, and interest in a league and labor (2,302.5 acres) patented 15 Dec 1845 (No. 12, Vol. 5) in the name of Thomas B. Huling as assignee of John Dickerson, situated in Liberty (now Polk) County, Texas; metes and bounds reference Dunkin’s Ferry on the Trinity River and Dickerson’s Creek. Deed signed 24 Aug 1847; witnesses Josiah Bradshaw and F. Prather; acknowledged 27 Aug 1847 before John Hamilton, Notary Public (Jasper County, Texas); filed 11 Oct 1848; recorded 20 Oct 1848 (Polk County).

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30 Jun 1846

Land_Acquisition

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Grantee Jasper County, Texas

20 Dec 1855

Land_Acquisition

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Grantee Jasper County, Texas

27 Apr 1872

Land_Transfer

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Grantor Jasper County, Texas

9 Mar 1843

Land_Contract

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Obligee Jasper County, Texas

25 Sep 1846

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Assignor Jasper County, Texas

24 Dec 1851

Land_Sale

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Grantor Jasper County, Texas

6 Jul 1852

Land_Conveyance

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Purchaser Jasper County, Texas

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

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    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

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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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Decedent_Subject 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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15 Oct 1900

Affidavit Re Zachariah Doles (Son Of Sophia Dean) — Joseph I. B. Kirk (Bossier Parish, La)

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

    Subject_Named

    Affidavit concerns Zachariah Doles; affiant knew him 1873–c1884; states he died in Bossier Parish about 1884.

  • Sophia Waller Pridgeon

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    Affidavit calls Zachariah Doles a son of Sophia Dean (formerly of Jasper County, Texas).

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Mother_Named Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA

Affidavit sworn by Joseph I. B. Kirk (Bossier Parish, Louisiana) stating he knew Zachariah Doles (identified as a son of Sophia Dean formerly of Jasper County, Texas) from about 1873 until Doles's death about 1884; that Doles died in Bossier Parish without leaving any child or descendants; and that he left surviving his wife Laura A. Doles residing in Bossier Parish.

land heirship Sophia Dean League Doles
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15 Oct 1900

Affidavit Re Zachariah Doles (Son Of Sophia Dean) — L. P. Larkin (Bossier Parish, La)

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

    Subject_Named

    Affidavit concerns Zachariah Doles; affiant knew him 1845–c1884; states he died in Bossier Parish about 1884.

  • Sophia Waller Pridgeon

    Mother_Named

    Affidavit calls Zachariah Doles a son of Sophia Dean (formerly of Jasper County, Texas).

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Mother_Named Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA

Affidavit sworn by L. P. Larkin (Bossier Parish, Louisiana) stating he knew Zachariah Doles (identified as a son of Sophia Dean formerly of Jasper County, Texas) from about 1845 until Doles's death about 1884; that Doles died in Bossier Parish without leaving any child or descendants; and that he left surviving his wife Laura A. Doles of Bossier Parish.

land heirship Sophia Dean League Doles
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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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Mother_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.

land heirship Sophia Dean League Doles
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  • Spouse Lemon Doles
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  • Spouse Samuel Ralph
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Sources & research files

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  • Sophia Waller Pridgeon Doles Dean Ralph Research dossier Person-level link Citation cleanup needed

    Batch 2 collateral expansion; petitions, grants, POA, warrant application.

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Notes

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  • Batch 2 hardening: adds 1834 Nacogdoches petition (Jorge Antonio Nixon), 1835-02-19 one-sitio grant in Jefferson Co., Coahuila y Texas; 1842 POA; 1879 Veteran Donation Land Warrant application (not issued).

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  • Restored relationships.spouses link to P00002 from legacy dict in TREE_Master_v043 (status: None).

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  • Restored relationships.spouses link to P00004 from legacy dict in TREE_Master_v043 (status: None).

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