Biographies on this page:

Dobbs, George Lee
Ensey, Ezekiel
Ensey, Rodom Ambrose
Ensey, William H.
Ethridge, Joseph Garrett

Dobbs, George Lee
Born: May 3, 1825, Bradley County, East Tennessee.
Married: November 8, 1857.
Spouse: Jane McGhee.
Married: July 1865.
Spouse: Mrs. Cynthia Brown.
Date of Death: January 18, 1924
Burial: unknown,

Biography - George L. Dobbs, Sr. made his home on the Clear Fork, near Bethel church, where he had lived for more than forty years. He was born in East Tennessee, Bradley County, May 3, 1825 and was married to Jane McGhee on November 8, 1847.The family moved to Parker County, Texas in September, 1858, when George was 33. He made a crop on uncle Sam Woody's farm in the year 1859. He bought the homestead in 1859. In 1864, George L. Dobbs served for a short time as a Pvt. under Capt. Joseph Ward; Company C, Parker County, 1st Frontier District. Maj. Wm. Quayle, Commander, Texas State Troops. George served 18 days and was 39 years old. In 1865, his first wife died, leaving him with seven children, four boys and three girls, all of whom survived him, except one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Lynch.

In July of 1865, he was married to Mrs. Cynthia Brown, she being a sister to Rev. Henry Roark, a pioneer Baptist preacher. There was born to this marriage ten children, all of whom survived their father. His last wife died September 19, 1902. George brought 108 head of the finest racing horses with him to Texas. In 1866, he was raided by Comanche Indians and all his horses except for one thoroughbred stud were killed or stolen. George L. Dobbs professed religion in about the year 1868, and he joined the Missionary Baptist Church at old Clear Fork, being baptized by Rev. J.C. Powers. Shortly afterwards he was ordained a deacon and at his death he was a member and also a deacon of the Bethel Church near his home. He was 80 years, 8 months and 28 days old at his death on February 1, 1906. Rev. Fronaberger and Rev. Jesse McCord conducted the funeral services, and he was laid to rest about fifty yards from his old home, where his two wives were buried. There is a photograph of George Lee Dobbs on my website at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~tamara/genie1.html

Submitted by: Tamara Steven
Email: Tamara@bearsandhares.com

Ensey, Ezekiel
Born: June 20, 1841 in Coffee County Tennessee.
Married: August 15, 1861 in Texas (probably Parker County).
Spouse: Mary Ann Tadlock.
Date of Death: January 18, 1924
Burial: unknown,

Biography - Age 24 upon enlistment with Co. E, 10th Texas Infantry, at Parker County, Texas, on March 25, 1862; but for some reason, Ezekiel joined Co. F, 19th Texas Cavalry on April 19th. Because the 10th Texas Infantry expected him to report as promised in his enlistment, Ezekiel was listed on the regimental rolls as "Deserted May 1, 1862 having failed to report at the time appointed."

Ensey descendant, Debbie Ensey White of Bakersfield, California, contributed the following on February 16, 1998:

"My name is Debbie Charline Ensey White. Ezekiel Louis Alexander Ensey was my great, great grandfather. He was born March 19, 1838 in Coffee County, Tennessee. His family moved to Kentucky on December 24, 1851. They left Kentucky on May 12, 1852 and arrived in Texas July 3, 1853 settling in Grayson County, Texas. His father, William Ensey, died July 27, 1854. His mother, Sarah Asbury Duncan Ensey then moved the family (13 children) to Collin County Texas, October 24, 1854. They then moved to Walnut Creek, Texas (now Parker County).

Ezekiel had two brothers that joined Co. E, 10th Texas Infantry, Pvts. Rodom A. and William H. Ensey.

On August 15, 1861 in Texas (probably Parker County). Ezekiel married Mary Ann Tadlock. On April 18, 1862 in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. Ezekiel enlisted in the Confederate Army as a Private. He was assigned to Co. F, 19th Regiment of the Texas Cavalry where he was first detailed to watch the Indians on the frontier. He served under Captain Pat Sanders; Lieu. Frank Ball, and Col. Beuford. He was Honorably discharged February __, 1863 at DeValls Bluff, Arkansas due to an injured leg. He went back home to Texas, but he suffered with his leg the rest of his life.

Sometime between 1863 and 1880 he moved his family to Wise County Texas. All of their children (13) were born in either Springtown or Paradise Texas. He and his wife and some of their children moved to Oklahoma in 1911. In June 16, 1915 they were living in Simpson, Marshall, Oklahoma (we can assume that is probably where they had lived since arriving in Ok.) They owned a home worth $400.00, and 2 cows worth $50.00. Between May 1919 and May 1921, they sold 60 acres of land for $1,500.00, but only received $500.00 of it the rest was lost in litigation. In May 1921 they were living with their son, Ambrose Richard Ensey (called A. R.) in Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma.

By 1924 they had all moved to Foss, Washita County, Oklahoma where Ezekiel L. A. Ensey died on January 18, 1924 at the age of 86."

Submitted by: Scott McKay
Email: smckay1234@aol.com

Ensey, Rodom Ambrose
Born: June 20, 1841 in Coffee County Tennessee.
Married: 1879
Spouse: P. E. Briscoe
Date of Death: October 17, 1907
Burial: unknown,

Biography - Age 20 upon enlistment with Co. E, 10th Texas Infantry, at Houston, Harris County, Texas, on October 23, 1861. Pvt. Ensey was detailed as "Hospital Nurse" on August 29, 1862; then was returned to duty on September 28th.

Pvt. Ensey was captured at Arkansas Post, Arkansas, on January 11, 1863; arriving at Camp Douglas Prison near Chicago, Illinois, on January 29th; and was paroled there for exchange on April 1, 1863, then was exchanged at City Point, Virginia, on April 7th. According to his parole certificate, he was a resident of Parker County, Texas, that stood 5'10" tall with blue eyes, light hair and a fair complexion. Pvt. Ensey was admitted to 2nd North Carolina Hospital, Petersburg, Virginia, on April 20, 1863; he received clothing there on May 8th.

Pvt. Ensey was slightly wounded in the side at Chickamauga, Georgia, on September 20, 1863 (According to the October 7, 1863 issue of the Memphis Daily Appeal). His last available record listed him present for the Muster Rolls for April 1864.

Ensey descendant, Debbie Ensey White of Bakersfield, California, contributed the following on February 16, 1998:

"My name is Debbie Charline Ensey White. Rodom Ambrose Ensey was my great, great grand uncle. He was born June 20, 1841 in Coffee County Tennessee. His family moved to Kentucky on December 24, 1851. They left Kentucky on May 12, 1852 and arrived in Texas July 3, 1853 settling in Grayson County Texas. His father, William Ensey, died July 27, 1854. His mother, Sarah Asbury Duncan Ensey then moved the family (13 children) to Collin County Texas, October 24, 1854. They then moved to Walnut Creek Texas (now Parker County). Rodom had two brothers that joined Co. E, 10th Texas Infantry, Pvts. Ezekiel (my Great Great Grandfather) and William H. Ensey. Rodom married P. E. Briscoe in 1879. He died on October 17, 1907."

Submitted by: Scott McKay
Email: smckay1234@aol.com

Ensey, William H.
Born: 1840 in Coffee County Tennessee.
Married: 1866
Spouse: M. C. Caldwell
Date of Death: unknown
Burial: unknown,

Biography - Age 22 upon enlistment with Co. E, 10th Texas Infantry, at Houston, Harris County,Texas, on October 23, 1863; he had been recruited at Parker County, Texas, on October 12th.

Pvt. Ensey was captured at Arkansas Post on January 11, 1863; arriving at Camp Douglas Prison near Chicago, Illinois, on January 29th. He was paroled there for exchange on April 1, 1863, then was exchanged at City Point, Virginia, on April 7th. Pvt. Ensey was slightly wounded in the left thigh at Chickamauga, Georgia on September 20, 1863 (According to the October 7, 1863 issue of the Memphis Daily Appeal); he was returned to duty a short time afterward. He was wounded slightly in the head at Tunnel Hill, Tennessee, on November 25, 1863. Pvt. Ensey was captured "Near Atlanta" on July 22, 1864; arriving at Camp Chase Prison, Columbus, Ohio, on July 30th. Pvt. Ensey was released "by order of the President" on June 6, 1865. According to his parole certificate, Pvt. Ensey was a resident of Parker County, Texas, that stood 5'7" tall with blue eyes, light hair and a fair complexion.

Ensey descendant, Debbie Ensey White of Bakersfield, California, contributed the following on February 16, 1998:

"My name is Debbie Charline Ensey White. William Henry Ensey was my great, great grand uncle. He was born in 1840 in Coffee County Tennessee. His family moved to Kentucky on December 24, 1851. They left Kentucky on May 12, 1852 and arrived in Texas July 3, 1853 settling in Grayson County Texas. His father, William Ensey, died July 27, 1854. His mother, Sarah Asbury Duncan Ensey then moved the family (13 children) to Collin County Texas, October 24, 1854. They then moved to Walnut Creek Texas (now Parker County). William had two brothers that joined Co. E, 10th Texas Infantry, Pvts. Ezekiel (my Great Great Grandfather) and Rodom A. Ensey. William married M. C. Caldwell in 1866; the date of his death is not known."

Submitted by: Scott McKay
Email: smckay1234@aol.com

Ethridge, Joseph Garrett
Born: September 16, 1864, Tennessee
Married: bef 1889, Texas
Spouse: Martha Ann Perdue
Date of Death: February 25, 1940, Annetta, Parker Co., Texas
Burial: February 27, 1940, Annetta Cemetery, Annetta, Parker Co., Texas

Biography:   Joseph Garrett Ethridge and Martha Ann Perdue were born born in Tennessee but came to Texas before 1889. He worked as a farmer in Aledo located in the area of where Deer Creek development is now. Joseph and Martha had 11 children: Etta Lela Ethridge 1889-1956, Charles Wyatt Ethridge 1890-1954, Jessie Walker Ethridge 1892-1964, Denman Harmon Ethridge 1894-1967, William James Ethridge 1896-1969, Maudie Beatrice Ethridge 1898-1934, Theo T Ethridge 1900-1989, Mary Catherine Ethridge 1902-1966, Eugene Milam Ethridge 1904-1989, Ivadell Lydia Ethridge 1905-1975, Grace Ann Ethridge 1908-1992. Joe Byron Ethridge 1912-1984, and Mack Willard Ethridge 1915-1998.

Submitted by: Glenda,
Email: hcp97@earthlink.net

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