Family Group Sheet
NameWilliam Spencer Donathan
Birthabt 1849, Kentucky
Marriage28 Aug 1870, Menifee Co., Kentucky
SpouseMinerva Ann Dixon
Birth16 May 1852, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death2 Nov 1937, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio
FatherJohn Milt Gose (1825-1865)
MotherSallie Ann Dixon (or Dickson) (1823-1913)
Other spousesRichard French Sexton, 2C5R
Notes for Minerva Ann Dixon
Minerva was born out of wedlock, and raised by her father’s parents.
Her death certificate records Mrs. Ann Ward, age 89 years 5 months 16 days, born 16 May 1848 in Morgan Co., Ky, died 2 Nov 1937 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, widow, father John M. Gose, mother’s maiden name Sallie Ann Dickson, both born in Ky, cause of death bronchopneumonia, informant Thomas N. Sexton, burial in Memorial Cem.
Her death certificate records Mrs. Ann Ward, age 89 years 5 months 16 days, born 16 May 1848 in Morgan Co., Ky, died 2 Nov 1937 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, widow, father John M. Gose, mother’s maiden name Sallie Ann Dickson, both born in Ky, cause of death bronchopneumonia, informant Thomas N. Sexton, burial in Memorial Cem.
Census
1860 census of Morgan Co., Ky, division 2, West Liberty P.O., enumerated 8 June, lists on p. 2 as family #9:
James Gose, 55, farmer; Jane, 54; Henry, 21; Julian, 19 (f); Pheba J., 14; Frank Boling, 9; Manerva Dixon, 7. All born in Kentucky.
1870 census of Menifee Co., Ky, Beaver precinct, enumerated 11 July, lists on p. 1 as family #2:
Ingraim, Isaac, 75, farmer; Elizabeth, 60; William, 22; Elizabeth, 15; Dickson, Manerva, 14.
I do not know of any relationship between Isaac Ingram and Manerva Dixon; perhaps she was a live in servant.
James Gose, 55, farmer; Jane, 54; Henry, 21; Julian, 19 (f); Pheba J., 14; Frank Boling, 9; Manerva Dixon, 7. All born in Kentucky.
1870 census of Menifee Co., Ky, Beaver precinct, enumerated 11 July, lists on p. 1 as family #2:
Ingraim, Isaac, 75, farmer; Elizabeth, 60; William, 22; Elizabeth, 15; Dickson, Manerva, 14.
I do not know of any relationship between Isaac Ingram and Manerva Dixon; perhaps she was a live in servant.
Notes for William Spencer & Minerva Ann (Family)
Menifee Co., Ky marriage book 1, p. 43, records the marriage on 28 Aug 1870 of William Spencer Donathan, age 21, farmer, to Minerva Ann Dixon, age 18, first marriage for both, both born in Kentucky, at the home of Jack Busforder, bond surety by John Sorrell.
