Individual Details

John H. Poindexter

(31 Mar 1851 - 1882)



He was living with his oldest half-brother in 1870. His father had married for the 5th time and had young children.
1870 Census. P.O. Kentucky Town, Prec. 4, Grayson, TX, Hh 255
B. S. Poindexter, 35, Farmer, b. KY
Amanda, 20, b. TN
Mary J., age 1, b. TX
Jane Collins, 10, Black, servant, b. TX
J. H. Poindexter, 18, b. KY

John H. and William Anders Poindexter were twins. Why their births are indicated a day apart, I'm not sure.
John and his wife Metta V. Murphy are buried White Mound Cemetery, Grayson Co TX. Metta was born 1859, died 1898; they were married 29 Nov 1880 in Grayson Co.
Three children: Isaac Quintin, Johnny Anna Laura, and William Anders Poindexter.

Events

Birth31 Mar 1851Monroe County, Kentucky
Death1882Grayson County, Texas

Families

FatherWilliam Micajah "Cage" Poindexter (1811 - 1870)
MotherMary P. Glidewell (1814 - )
SiblingRobert M. Poindexter (1839 - )
SiblingNarcissa E. Poindexter (1841 - 1868)
SiblingJames W. Poindexter (1843 - )
SiblingGeorge Poindexter (1845 - )
SiblingGideon A. Poindexter (1845 - )
SiblingJoseph Poindexter (1848 - )
SiblingAbraham Poindexter (1850 - )
SiblingWilliam Anders Poindexter (1851 - 1929)