Robert McCall1

b. 22 September 1852, d. 9 January 1938
Robert McCall circa 1907 (cropped)
photo courtesy Randy Todd
FatherJames McCall1,2 b. 14 Aug 1819, d. 11 Apr 1891
MotherJane Larimer1 b. 6 Jan 1819, d. 5 Jun 1855
Birth22 Sep 1852 Robert McCall was probably born on 22 Sep 1852 in Washington County, Virginia, although various sources offer conflicting information. His headstone uses 22 Sept. 1852, while the 1900 census uses Sept. 1853 but that conflicts with the birthdate of his younger sister Nancy. Robert's sister wrote a letter many years after his death in which she stated Robert was born in September 1855, but that was several months after their mother's death.3,4,5,6,1 
Moth-Death5 Jun 1855  Robert's mother died a few months before his 3rd birthday. 
Childhood His childhood was spent on his father's farm in Washington County where he was part of a large family consisting of at least 14 siblings and half-siblings (his father married for a second time in 1855).2 
Marriage20 Dec 1881 He married Rosanna Edmondson, daughter of John Lowry Glenn Edmondson and Margaret Jane Beaty Buchanan, on 20 Dec 1881 in Washington County.1 
  Robert was a resident of Hunt County, Texas at the time of the couple's marriage. 
Residence They appear to have returned to Texas shortly after their marriage as all of their children list that state as their place of birth on later census records. 
  In 1888 Robert's brother Thomas moved his family to Hunt County from Virginia as well. About 1890 both families moved further southwest in search of better farmland. They settled in Medina County, Texas. Thomas remained in Medina Co. however after a few years Robert moved his family north to McLennan County.7 
Widowed11 Oct 1897  Rosanna died in McClennan County at the age of 45 leaving Robert to care for 6 children who ranged in age from 14 to 1. 
Cens-190015 Jun 1900 Three years later the 1900 census recorded the family living in in Justice Precinct 3, McLennan County, Texas. Robert's 51 year old sister, Sallie McCall, was enumerated with Robert and his children.4 
  She remained with the family and was influential in raising the children.7 
Cens-19102 May 1910  By 1910 Robert's 4 older daughters had married and left home. Robert continued to farm; the 1910 census listed his 2 children still at home, 17 year old Robert and 13 year old Virgie, as "farm laborers". However, it was also noted that both children attended school during the year. Sally McCall was again enumerated as a member of her brother's household.8 
Death9 Jan 1938 Robert died on 9 Jan 1938 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, at age 85.9,6,10,11 
Burial He was buried at White Rock Cemetery in McLennan County.6 

Related Links and Images:

Robert with his children (and his sister Sally) circa 1907. Also see second photo on which Randy Todd, Robert's great grandson, has identified each individual in the photo12
Robert's page on findagrave.com
Robert and Rosanna began their married life in Hunt County but later lived in Medina County and McLennan County, all of which can be located on the Texas map (also accessible via the Misc. Locations link in the menu bar at the top of any page).

Family

Rosanna Edmondson b. 5 May 1852, d. 11 Oct 1897
Children
Last Edited10 Dec 2013

Citations

  1. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, pp. 31, 69. "Robert McCall, 26, sgl, b. WCV, resid Hunt Co., TX, farmer, s/o James and Jane McCall AND Rosa Edmondson, 25, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o John L. G. & M. J. Edmondson; 20 Dec. 1881."
  2. [S234] James McCall household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 175 (original script), dwelling 1303, family 1250, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 177 of 361. Household includes: James McCall, 40, farmer, owns real estate valued at $3,000 and personal prop of $500, b. VA; Charlotte, 28, b. NC; John, 18, farmer; William, 16; Samuel, 13; Mathew, 12; Sarah, 11; Thomas, 10; Robert, 8; Nancy, 5; Elisa, 3; Andrew, 1; all children b. VA.
  3. [S1777] Find A Grave Website (http://www.findagrave.com/index.html : viewed July 2007). Photo of stone shows 22 Sept. 1852 as date of birth.
  4. [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.
  5. [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 used 22 Sept. 1855 for her father's date of birth.
  6. [S1777] Find A Grave Website (http://www.findagrave.com/index.html : viewed July 2007). Data and photo submitted by Nancy Todd.
  7. [S2544] George Graham McCall, "Memories of Days Gone By."
  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. [S1564] "Texas Death Index 1903-2000", Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com). Robert McCall entry: d. 9 Jan. 1938 in McClennan Co., TX; cert #3892.
  10. [S1766] Randy Todd Jr., "Rosa (Edmondson) McCall," e-mail to D. Powell, 4 Jul 2007. Randy is the great grandson of Rosanna Edmondson and Robert McCall (yr and location only).
  11. [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 used 19 Jan 1938 for her father's date of death.
  12. [S1376] Image courtesy of Randy Todd.
  13. [S1766] Randy Todd Jr., "Rosa (Edmondson) McCall," e-mail to D. Powell, 4 Jul 2007. Randy is the great grandson of Rosanna Edmondson and Robert McCall.
  14. [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].