Bryant/Maddox Genealogy: From Edward Maddox to Ruby Bell Maddox

5th Generation: William Marion Maddox

• William was born on January 5, 1837, in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
• He married Elizabeth Leanna Nelson on February 15, 1860, in Grayson, Texas. They had 7 children together: Ebb, William L. (Willie), James Thomas (Jim), Margaret Ellen (Maggie), Elisa Lee Anna, George William, and John Lawson.
• William served in Company C , 31st Regiment of Texas Calvary of Cano’s Brigade in the Civil War.
• He died on April 4, 1905, (68 years old) in Marlow, Oklahoma.

5th Generation: Elizabeth Leanna Nelson

• Elizabeth was born on April 12, 1847, in Illinois.
• She married William on February 15, 1860, in Grayson, Texas. They had 7 children together:
  • Ebb
  • William L. (Willie) (1863-1954) (91 years old)
  • James Thomas (Jim) (1865-1959) (94 years old) Born in TX, died in Oklahoma.
  • Margaret Ellen (Maggie) (1870-1946) (76 years old)
  • Elisa Lee Anna (Liza) Leverett (1873-1961) (88 years old) Born in Tx, died in Oklahoma
  • George William (1878-1954) (76 years old)
  • John Lawson (who we are descended from) (1875-1957) (82 years old)
• Elizabeth died on January 18, 1930 (83 years old) in Marlow, Oklahoma.