Tomasina Edmondson1

b. 8 July 1864, d. 25 August 1954
Tomasina (Edmondson) Rootes (cropped)
photo courtesy Cindi Gilman
FatherWilliam Beattie Edmondson2,3 b. 7 Feb 1838, d. 10 Dec 1874
MotherFannie C. Dolin1,3 b. 14 May 1837, d. Nov 1913
Birth8 Jul 1864 Tomasina Edmondson was born on 8 Jul 1864 in Glade Spring, Washington County, Virginia.3,4 
Name Other  Tomasina's full name (and correct spelling) is not clear. Most records, including her death record, list her as "Tommie". The death record also lists her middle initial as "B". Her headstone uses Blanche E, suggesting her name may have been Tomasina Blanche. The "E" was probably for her maiden name. 
Marriagecirca 1895 She married Charles J. Rootes circa 1895.5 
Cens-19001 Jun 1900  Charles and "Tommie" lived in Grandview, Texas (Johnson Co.) where Charles was employed as a bookkeeper for a grocery store. The 1900 census noted that Tommie was the mother of two children, both of whom were living. They were enumerated as Virginia (4) and Helen (3).5 
Cens-191015 Apr 1910  In 1910 Charles was employed as a furniture merchant while Tommie taught school. The family lived on Criner St. in Grandview.6 
Widowed28 Apr 1915  Charles died in 1915.7 
Cens-192015 Jan 1920  Tommie retired from teaching but both of her daughters were recorded as teachers in 1920. The 3 women lived next to Ed. W. Rootes, a furniture merchant.8 [relative of Charles?] 
Death25 Aug 1954 Tomasina died on 25 Aug 1954 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 90.3,4 
Burial She was buried at Grandview Cemetery in Grandview, Texas.3,4 

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Tommie with her sister Nannie and brother Robert9
Click here for more information (and pictures) of the home in which "Tommie" grew up10
Tomasina moved to Texas from Virginia, settling in Johnson County which is identified on the Texas map (also accessible via the Misc. Locations link in the menu bar at the top of any page).

Family

Charles J. Rootes b. 24 May 1862, d. 28 Apr 1915
Children
  • Virginia Rootes5 (Dec 1895 - )
  • Helen Rootes5 (Jan 1897 - )
Last Edited10 Dec 2013

Citations

  1. [S165] Fannie Edmondson household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 94, page 52 (78A stamped), dwelling 438, family 441, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Aug 2005, image 51 of 54. Enumeration includes: Fannie Edmondson, 43, teacher; Tomsina, 15, dau; Nancy M., 14, dau; Robert B., 12, son; William B., 11, son; Mary J., 9, dau; Eugene, 6, son; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  2. [S635] W.B. Edmondson household, 1870 U.S. cens, Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., 1st Division, p. 187 (stamped), dwelling 62, family 62, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug. 2005, image 9 of 44. Enumeration includes: W.B. Edmondson, 32, farmer, owns real estate of $2,700 and pers. prop of $500; Fanny, 31; Thomas 5; Nannie 4; Buchanan 3, Willie 2; Nancy D., 63, retired house keeper; all b. VA.
  3. [S2250] "Texas State Death Certificates", database with digital images, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed Feb. 2011). Tommie B. Rootes certificate #38190 (digital image); family information provided by Mrs. Helen Horn.
  4. [S1812] "Grandview Cemetery", database, USGenWeb: Texas, Johnson County (http://txjohnson.eppygen.org/Cemeteries/… : May 2011), stone reported to read: Blanche E. Rootes, July 8, 1864-Aug. 25, 1954.
  5. [S2653] Charles J. Rootes household, 1900 U.S. cens., Johnson Co., Texas, pop. sched., Grand View, ED 63, sheet 2B, dwelling 38, family 39, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2011. Household includes: Charles J. Rootes, 38, b. May 1862, marr 5 yrs, b. Mississippi, bookkeeper for groc; Tommie E., wife, b. Jul 1866, 33, marr 5 yrs, mother of 2 children, both living, b. VA; Virginia, dau, b. Dec. 1895, 4, b. TX; Helen, dau, b. Jan. 1897, 3, b. TX; Alice L. Byars, lodger, 17, b. April 1883 VA/VA/NC.
  6. [S2654] C. J. Rootes household, 1910 U.S. cens., Johnson Co., Texas, pop. sched., Grand View, ED 58, sheet 1B, dwelling 18, family 18, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2011. Household includes: C.J. Roots, 42, marr #1, marr 15 yrs, b. Mississippi, furniture merchant, owns home; Tommie, wife, 39, marr #1, marr 15 yrs, mother of 2 children, both living, b. VA, teacher; Virginia, dau, 14, b. TX; Helen, dau, 13, b. TX; resid on Criner St.
  7. [S1812] "Grandview Cemetery", database, USGenWeb: Texas, Johnson County (http://txjohnson.eppygen.org/Cemeteries/… : May 2011), stone reported to read: Charles J. Rootes, May 24, 1862-Apr. 28, 1915.
  8. [S2655] Mrs. C. J. Rootes household, 1920 U.S. cens., Johnson Co., Texas, pop. sched., Grand View, ED 51, sheet 9B, family 243, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2011. Household includes: Mrs. C.J. Roots, 52, wid, b. VA, retired teacher; Virginia, dau, 24, b. TX, teacher; Helen, dau, 22, b. TX, teacher.
  9. [S1376] Photo courtesy of Cindy Gilman.
  10. [S1376] Photo courtesy of Carolyn Ryburn.