Dickson Dudley SpearsBorn: December 16, 1826 in Bedford County, TN
Died: June 16, 1909 in Newton County, AR Buried: Sandhill Cemetery, Newton County, AR Parents: John Thomas Spears and Agness White Notes:Dickson Dudley Spears was born on 16 December 1826 at Bedford County, Tennessee. He married Kanzada Duncan circa 1866 at Arkansas. Dickson Dudley Spears married Silva 'Sally Ann' Newman on 7 October 1877 at Newton County, Arkansas. Dickson Dudley Spears died on 16 June 1909 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas, at age 82; of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was buried after 16 June 1909 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas.
Dickson Dudley Spears appeared on the census of 16 October 1850 at Dwelling 656, Jefferson Township, Carroll County, Arkansas; is age 23, living with his parents and he is farming. He appeared on the census of 13 June 1860 at Dwelling 140; Page 22, Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 32, still living with his parents and he is farming. He appeared on the census of 27 June 1870 at Dwelling 6; Page 1, Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is listed as Richard D. Spears, age 42, married to "Canzada" and he is farming. Three children are with them. He appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at S.D.2; E.D. 115; Page 38, Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 53, married to Sylva, and he is farming. Four of Dickson's children are with them and James, Webster and Bell, listed as step children. Since Dickson and Silva married in 1877, the census is in error listing Bell as a step daughter. During the Civil War served as 1st Lieutenant in the 14th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry. M376 roll 22 |
(1) Kanzada DuncanBorn: February 2, 1840
Died: September 18, 1876 Married: Circa 1866 in Arkansas Parents: Unknown (2) Silva "Sally Ann" NewmanBorn: 1853
Died: Unknown Married: October 7, 1877 in Newton County, AR Parents: ? |
Children of Dickson and Kanzada:
Francis E. Spears |
Susan C. Spears |
Clara S. Spears |
Felix A. Spears |
Laura A. Spears |
Daniel W. Spears |
Charles W. Spears |
Children of Dickson and Silva:
Nora B. Spears |
Gilley A. Spears |