Virgie Sivilla McCall1

b. September 1895, d. 15 February 1931
Virgie (McCall) Todd circa 1907 (cropped)
FatherRobert McCall1 b. 22 Sep 1852, d. 9 Jan 1938
MotherRosanna Edmondson2 b. 5 May 1852, d. 11 Oct 1897
BirthSep 1895 Virgie Sivilla McCall was probably born in Sep 1895 although records differ as to the exact date, and even the year of her birth is not entirely clear. Virgie's sister recorded her date of birth as 2 Sept. 1898 and spelled her name "Virgie Savilia". However since the sisters' mother died in 1897 that cannot be correct. Virgie's death certificate (information provided by her husband) uses 29 Sept. 1895. However, the 1900 census enumeration lists her birth data as Sept. 1896 and her age as 3 (enumeration occured in June). And the 1910 census (enumeration in May) recorded her as a 13 year old. A notation in her grandparent's Bible uses 11 Sept. 1895. Her headstone simply says 1895.3,4,5,6,7 
Moth-Death11 Oct 1897  Virgie's mother died on 11 Oct 1897 leaving Virgie and 5 older siblings in the care of their father and maiden aunt. 
Cens-190015 Jun 1900  They were enumerated living in Justice Precinct 3, McLennan County, Texas, when the 1900 census was recorded. The family included Robert McCall (46), his older sister Sallie (51) and Virgie's siblings: Blanche (17), Nannie (16), Rosa (14), Sallie (12) and Robert (8).7 
Cens-19102 May 1910  Ten years later only Virgie and her brother Robert were still at home with their father and aunt. Virgie's father was farming and Robert was also working on the farm. In addition he and Virgie both attended school.8 
Marriage She married William Todd.2 
Cens-19309 Apr 1930  Virgie and William remained in McLennan County following their marriage but lived in Waco where "Willie" worked as a salesman in a grocery store. The census [recorded less than a year before Virgie's death] also enumerated their children: Randall (15), Raymond (13), Douglas (11), Marie (9), Alvin (6), Billy (3 11/12) and Mary (8/12). The couple owned their home on Cole Avenue, which in 1930 was valued at $3,500. Willie also reported that he owned a radio, one of the questions unique to the 1930 census. In addition to the children, Virgie's father, Robert McCall (79) made his home with the cuple.9 
  Family records indicate that another daughter, Rosa Marie, had been born to the couple in 1916, but had not survived. In addition, family records do not indicate a son named "Billy" (per the 1930 census) but do indicate a son named Samuel born in the same time frame.2 
Death15 Feb 1931 Virgie died from an obstruction of the duodenum (intestines) on 15 Feb 1931 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, at age 35.1 
Burial She was buried at White Rock Cemetery in Ross, Texas.1 

Related Links and Images:

Virgie with her father, aunt and siblings circa 190710
See Virgie's entry at findagrave.com

Family

William Todd b. 1892, d. 1963
Child
  • Randall Woodrow Todd11 (1914 - 1967)
ChartsDescendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn
Last Edited23 Nov 2010

Citations

  1. [S1766] Randy Todd Jr., "Rosa (Edmondson) McCall," e-mail to D. Powell, 8 Jul 2007. Randy is the grandson of Virgie McCall and William Todd. His email included a scanned image of Virgie's death certificate (#9338) from the state of Texas. Personal data on the certificate was provided by Will Todd [Virgie's husband].
  2. [S1766] Randy Todd Jr., "Rosa (Edmondson) McCall," e-mail to D. Powell, 4 Jul 2007. Randy is the grandson of Virgie McCall and William Todd.
  3. [S1778] Nancy Todd, "Rosa Edmondson McCall," e-mail to D. Powell, 26 Jul 2007. Nancy cites a family Bible which appear to have belonged to her grandparent's Virgie and William Todd. Virgie's date of birth was recorded as 11 Sept. 1895.
  4. [S1766] Randy Todd Jr., "Rosa (Edmondson) McCall," e-mail to D. Powell, 8 Jul 2007. Randy is the grandson of Virgie McCall and William Todd. His email included a scanned image of Virgie's death certificate (#9338) from the state of Texas. Personal data on the certificate was provided by Will Todd [Virgie's husband]. It uses 29 Sept. 1895 for her date of birth.
  5. [S1766] Randy Todd Jr., "Rosa (Edmondson) McCall," e-mail to D. Powell, 28 Jul 2007. Randy included a photo of Virgie's cemetery marker which provides this information: Vergie S. Todd, 1895-1931.
  6. [S1778] Nancy Todd, "Rosa Edmondson McCall," e-mail to D. Powell, 17 Jul 2007. Nancy cites a handwritten letter written by Murtie McCall on 9 Jan. 1977, in which she provided names and dates for various family members. She entered 02 Sep 1898 Ross Mclennan Co for Virgie and spelled her name "Virgie Savilia."
  7. [S1760] Robert McCall household, 1900 U.S. cens., McLennan Co., Texas, pop. sched., Justice Precinct 3, ED 84, sheet 12B, dwelling 216, family 200, viewed online at Ancestry.com, JMar 2007, image 24 of 58. Household includes: Robert McCall, 46, marr, b. Sept. 1853, marr 19 years, farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA; cont. next page: Blanche, dau, 17, b. Dec. 1882; Nannie K., dau, 16, b. May 1884; Rosa M., 14, b. Dec. 1885; Sallie R., 12, b. Oct. 1887; Robert E., 8, b. Jul 1891; Virgie S., dau, 3, b. Sept. 1896; all children b. TX, all parents b. VA; also: Sallie M. McCall, sister, 51, sgl, b. March 1849 VA, parents b. VA.
  8. [S1769] Robert McCall household, 1910 U.S. cens., McLennan Co., Texas, pop. sched., Justice Precinct 3, ED 98, sheet 8A (p. 234 stamped), dwelling 151, family 159, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 14 of 24. Household includes: Robert McCall, 58, wid, farmer, b. VA; Robert, son, 17, farm laborer, b. TX; Virgie, dau, 13, farm laborer, b. TX; both children also attending school; Sally McCall, sister, 62, sgl, b. VA.
  9. [S1651] Willie T. Todd household, 1930 U.S. cens., McLennan Co., Texas, pop. sched., Waco, ED 155-15, sheet 11B, dwelling 261, family 273, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 22 of 30. Household includes: Willie T. Todd, 39, marr at 21, owns home valued at $3,500, owns radio, salesman in grocery store, b. Arkansas, parents b. Ark; Virgie, wife, 35, marr at 18, b. TX, parents b. VA; Randall, son, 15, salesman in groc. store; Raymond, son, 13; Douglas, son, 11; Marie, dau, 9; Alvin, son, 6; Billy, son, 3 11/12; Mary, dau, 8/12; all children b. TX; Robert McCall, father-in-law, 79, wid, b. VA.
  10. [S1376] Image courtesy of Randy Todd.
  11. [S1766] Randy Todd Jr., "Rosa (Edmondson) McCall," e-mail to D. Powell, 4 Jul 2007. Randy is the son of Randall Todd and Edna Dodge.