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I found a death notice for the above in 1894 in the newspaper of his home town. He died in Shackeltford, Texas. He apparently was a volunteer in the American Civil War.

I’m looking to find his marriage and maiden name of his wife. I would also like to work forward from his children.

His parents were Thomas Masterton and Elizabeth Nevay (daughter of John, the Forfar Poet). I have all the information on the Scottish side of his family. Until I stumbled across his death notice in the British Newspaper Archives, I had (wrongly) assumed he had died before statutory registration began in Scotland in 1855.

This is his wife and children from the census. Any help would be appreciated. I have looked on FindMyPast without much success. Thanks in advance for your time.

Mrs. Rootie

Transcription:
US Census 1900

First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place

Lizzie E Masterton Self Widowed Female 48 1852 Alabama
William W Masterton Son Single Male 27 1873 Texas
Mary W Masterton Daughter Single Female 24 1876 Texas


Record Transcription:
US Census 1880

First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place

Jno. Masterton Self Married Male 43 1837 Scotland
Elizabeth Masterton Wife Married Female 27 1853 Alabama
William Masterton Son Single Male 6 1874 Texas
Mary Masterton Daughter Single Female 4 1876 Texas
Martha Anderson Other Single Female 11 1869 Texas

Have you tried familysearch?

Thank you ErikaH. Yes I had a look on there but only seeing his army pension details.

I don’t see his daughter after that 1900 census. I see his wife and son still in Texas in 1910 then zilch.

Thank you for your time.

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Elizabeth Masterton
in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Masterton
Age: 66
Birth Year: abt 1854
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1920: Justice Precinct 1, Tom Green, Texas
Street: Adjoining City of San Angelo
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Able to Speak English: Yes
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members Age Relationship
Elizabeth Wright 73 Boarder
Elizabeth Masterton 66 Boarder
Elizabeth Hale 60 Wife
Jefferson D Hale 52 Head

???

John N. Masterton
in the Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2014
Name: John N. Masterton
Marriage Date: 18 Oct 1872
Marriage Place: Jack, Texas, USA
Spouse: Lizzie E. Whatley

???

Lydia E Whatley
in the 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Lydia E Whatley
Age in 1870: 17
Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Alabama
Dwelling Number: 72
Home in 1870: Precinct 1, Jack, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Jacksboro
Occupation: Seamstress
Attended School: Y
Inferred Mother: Rebecca A Whatley
Household Members:
Name Age
Francis Whatley 19
Lydia E Whatley 17
Josephine M Whatley 13
Rebecca A Whatley 44

Sister Josephine's marriage:

Josie Whatley
in the Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1817-1965
Name: Josie Whatley
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 27 Jan 1876
Marriage Place: Shackelford, Texas, USA
Spouse: Henry C Jacobs
Film Number: 002398934

Bydia Elizabeth Masterton
in the Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982
Name: Bydia Elizabeth Masterton [Bydia Elizabeth Whatley]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 90
Birth Date: 25 Nov 1852
Birth Place: Alabama
Residence: Kerrville, Kerr, Texas, USA
Death Date: 2 May 1943
Death Place: Kerrville, Kerr, Texas, USA
Father: Willis Whatley
Mother: Mandy Sellers


Lydia Elizabeth Masterton
in the U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current
Name: Lydia Elizabeth Masterton
Gender: Female
Death Age: 90
Birth Date: 1852
Birth Place: Alabama
Residence Place: Kerrville
Death Date: Abt 1943
Death Place: 417 Lytle Street
Obituary Date: 6 May 1943
Obituary Place: Kerrville, Texas, United States of America

I don't have a sub to Newspapers.com, so can't see the original obituary.

Oh, well found ArgyllGran. That ties up that wee loose end. Thank you very much.

Was that information from Ancestry please?

Thank you.

Yes, that's from Ancestry.

Do you have this?

John Masterton
in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name: John Masterton
Enlistment Date: 1 May 1861
Enlistment Rank: Private
Muster Date: 1 May 1861
Muster Place: Texas
Muster Company: C
Muster Regiment: 7th Cavalry
Muster Regiment Type: Cavalry
Muster Information: Enlisted
Side of War: Confederacy
Title: Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records


John Masterton
in the U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: John Masterton
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Texas
Regiment: 7th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (7th Mounted Volunteers)
Company: C
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Private
Film Number: M227 roll 23


John Masterton
in the U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865
View Original Image on Fold3.
Name: John Masterton
Enlistment Date: 1864
Military Unit: Seventh Cavalry (Seventh Mounted Volunteers; Third Regiment, Sibley's Brigade)




You said you found a death notice dated 1894. Perhaps it took a while for the news to reach Scotland???:

J. N. Masterton
in the U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Name: J. N. Masterton
Death Date: 23 Aug 1880 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Death Place: Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, United States of America
Cemetery: Rucker Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y

The first Shackelford county clerk.
The record of his death states:

It appearing to the court that the office of County Clerk, Shackelford County is vacant, caused by the death of J. N. Mastertonb, a clerk pro-tem was appointed. BURIED IN THE SMALL POX CEMETERY

Death of daughter Mary:

Mary W Masterson
in the Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982
Name: Mary W Masterson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 31
Birth Date: 14 Jul 1877
Birth Place: Texas
Residence: Sanangrlo [ San Angelo, Texas ]
Death Date: 15 Jul 1908
Death Place: Barstow, Ward, Texas, USA
Father:
T N Masterson [ birthplace Scotland]
Mother:
Lizzie Whathy [ birthplace Alabama ]

Cause of death: Cardiac Dyspnoeia and Chronic Brights Disease.

Thanks AG. The military records (only transcripts) are on FMP but not the marriage or the deaths.

My mistake regarding his death. The notice was published on 16 September 1880 and give the date of death as 23 August.

Thanks again for your help. Very much appreciated.