Ida Vivian Mahaffey
1902 - 1984 (81 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Ida Vivian Mahaffey was born on 9 May 1902 in Arkansas (daughter of Jesse Mahaffey and Elizabeth Alumbaugh); died on 14 Apr 1984 in Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Finley Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Portland, Washington County, Oregon. Notes:
LKH note:
It appears from news articles and from census records that Ida was pregnant when she poisoned her children. Duke and Ida's youngest son, Peter, was born about 9 months after that event.
Ida is not with the family in the 1940 census, but has returned to the family by the time of the 1950 census.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161980349/ida-vivian-watsonIda married Duke Watson on 11 Feb 1922 in Madison County, Arkansas. Duke was born on 19 Aug 1900 in Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 7 Dec 1983 in Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Finley Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Portland, Washington County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Robert Lee Watson was born on 22 Jul 1924 in Pettigrew, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 12 Dec 2012 in Carson, Skamania County, Washington; was cremated in Kalama IOOF Cemetery, Kalama, Cowlitz County, Washington.
- David Coleman Watson was born on 21 Feb 1926 in Cushing, Payne County, Oklahoma; died on 11 May 2000 in Elk Grove, Sacramento County, California; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
- James Joseph Watson was born on 9 Jul 1929 in Cushing, Payne County, Oklahoma; died on 21 Jan 2007 in Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Jerry Watson was born in 1933 in Cushing, Payne County, Oklahoma; died on 30 May 1939 in Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Cushing, Custer County, Oklahoma.
- Peter Allen Watson was born on 18 Feb 1940 in Cushing, Payne County, Oklahoma; died on 24 May 1957 in Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried on 28 May 1957 in Finley Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Portland, Washington County, Oregon.
2. 
Jesse Mahaffey was born on 21 Apr 1862 in Jackson County, Kentucky; died on 6 Aug 1915 in Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas; was buried in Mahaffey Cemetery, Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Mill Creek, Madison County, Arkansas
- Census: 1910, Hilburn, Madison County, Arkansas
Notes:
Double Tragedy Occurs At Reunion
Man Falls Dead at St. Paul and Fatal Shots Are Fired Over Body.
Ozark, Aug. 10. – News has just been received here of a double tragedy that occurred at St. Paul During the annual reunion of the blue and the gray at St. Paul Saturday.
Tom Mahan 76, dropped dead. His body was carried into the church, and a number of men were standing about the body. Among them was Messe Mahaffy. Dr. Sutherland started to enter the church when Mahaffy said to him: “Doctor, we don’t need your services in here at all.”
Dr. Sutherland pulled a revolver and fired five shots at close range, killing Mahaffy instantly. It is said there had been ill feeling between the two for more than a year.
Dr. Sutherland surrendered at once.
The Daily Arkansas Gazette, Little Rock, Arkansas. Wednesday, 11 August 1915.
A double tragedy occurred at St. Paul when Tom Mahan, age 76 dropped dead. While a crowd was standing around the body, Dr. Sutherland joined the group, and when Jesse Mahaffey made a remark to the physician, he pulled a revolver out of his pocket and killed Mahaffey instantly.
Judsonia Weekly Advance, Judsonia, Arkansas. Wednesday, 18 August 1915.
Dr. H.R. Sutherland, who shot and killed Jesse Mahaffey a few months ago, had his trial in Huntsville last week, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. The killing was the occasion of a feud that had existed between the parties for some time. They met at a church door when the slain man forbid Dr. Sutherland to enter the church. The Dr. drew a revolver and killed Mahaffey dead on the spot. An appeal to the supreme court has been taken.
The Star Progress, Berryville, Arkansas. Friday, 24 September 1915.
File Transcript on Appeal in Supreme Court
Little Rock, Nov. 10. – Transcript on appeal has been filed in Supreme Court in the case of Dr. H.R. Sutherland, of Madison county. He was convicted of manslaughter for the killing of Jesse Mahaffey, Aug. 6, 1915, and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.
The Prescott Daily News, Prescott, Arkansas. Wednesday, 10 November 1915, page 1.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71884985/jesse-mahaffeyJesse married Elizabeth Alumbaugh. Elizabeth (daughter of William Alumbaugh and Julia Ann Phipps) was born on 6 Apr 1865 in Owsley County, Kentucky; died on 3 Jun 1947 in Fayetteville, Prairie County, Arkansas; was buried on 6 Jun 1947 in Mahaffey Cemetery, Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Elizabeth Alumbaugh was born on 6 Apr 1865 in Owsley County, Kentucky (daughter of William Alumbaugh and Julia Ann Phipps); died on 3 Jun 1947 in Fayetteville, Prairie County, Arkansas; was buried on 6 Jun 1947 in Mahaffey Cemetery, Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Cobb Township, Franklin County, Arkansas
- Census: 1930, Saline Township, Delaware County, Oklahoma
Notes:
In the 1930 census, Elizabeth, widow, is in the household of her youngest daughter Inez and Inez's husband Claude Foreman.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mahaffey
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Mahaffey, 82, who died Tuesday, will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the church of Christ by Allen Harper of Rogers and Joe Spaulding of Fayetteville. Burial will be in the Mahaffey Cemetery at St. Paul under direction of Moore’s Funeral Chapel.
Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Thursday, 5 June 1947.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71884864/elizabeth-mahaffeyChildren:
- Addie Jane Mahaffey was born on 22 Jul 1882 in Arkansas; died on 7 Dec 1970; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas.
- Chester Arthur Mahaffey was born in 1884 in Arkansas; died in 1907; was buried in Mahaffey Cemetery, Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas.
- Anna Laura Mahaffey was born on 13 Aug 1886 in Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 25 Jun 1971 in Odessa, Ector County, Texas; was buried in Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas.
- Bertha Mahaffey was born on 22 Apr 1887 in Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 15 Jan 1971 in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho; was buried in Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho.
- John H. Mahaffey was born on 27 Feb 1888 in Madison County, Arkansas; died on 1 Apr 1888 in Madison County, Arkansas; was buried in Mahaffey Cemetery, Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas.
- Rachel Mahaffey was born on 25 Feb 1891 in Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 27 Aug 1945 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried on 30 Aug 1945 in Glendale Memorial Park, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.
- George Almond Mahaffey was born on 11 Feb 1893 in Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 22 Jul 1972 in Pasco, Franklin County, Washington; was buried in Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Kennewick, Benton County, Washington.
- Margaret Mahaffey was born in 1895 in Arkansas; died on 24 Aug 1923 in Red Fork, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; was buried in Mahaffey Cemetery, Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas.
- Edward Everette Mahaffey was born on 11 Jul 1898 in Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 18 Feb 1972 in Clarkston, Asotin County, Washington; was buried in Pine Crest Cemetery, Deary, Latah County, Idaho.
- Cleo Patra Mahaffey was born on 4 Jun 1900 in Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas; died in 1961; was buried in Blue Mountain Memorial Gardens, College Place, Walla Walla County, Washington.
- Minnie Mahaffey was born about 1901 in Arkansas.
- 1. Ida Vivian Mahaffey was born on 9 May 1902 in Arkansas; died on 14 Apr 1984 in Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Finley Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Portland, Washington County, Oregon.
- Etta Mahaffey was born on 23 Sep 1905 in Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 24 Aug 1968 in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas; was buried on 27 Aug 1968 in Oakland Memorial Cemetery, Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas.
- Irma Dean Mahaffey was born on 24 Feb 1908 in Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 1 Oct 1961 in Cabot, Lonoke County, Arkansas; was buried on 2 Oct 1961 in Sylvania Cemetery, Sylvania, Lonoke County, Arkansas.
- Irene Mahaffey was born on 10 Jun 1910 in Madison County, Arkansas; died on 10 Jun 1910 in Madison County, Arkansas; was buried in Mahaffey Cemetery, Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas.
- Emily Inez Mahaffey was born on 31 Dec 1911 in Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 2 Mar 2001 in California; was buried in Mahaffey Cemetery, Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas.
Generation: 3
6. William Alumbaugh was born in 1812 in Estill County, Kentucky; died on 1 Sep 1878 in Owsley County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1870, Booneville, Owsley County, Kentucky
Notes:
From Kentucky Death Records. Parents: Peter and Sarah Alumbaugh.
Name:
son of Peter and Sarah Alumbaugh
Died:
Died of fever.William married Julia Ann Phipps on 21 Apr 1862 in Clay County, Kentucky. Julia (daughter of Samuel Phipps and Mary Hash) was born in Dec 1828 in Virginia; died on 8 Jul 1910 in Arkansas; was buried in Mahaffey Cemetery, Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Julia Ann Phipps was born in Dec 1828 in Virginia (daughter of Samuel Phipps and Mary Hash); died on 8 Jul 1910 in Arkansas; was buried in Mahaffey Cemetery, Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1860, Clay County, Kentucky
- Census: 1880, Sturgeon, Owsley County, Kentucky
- Census: 1900, Mill Creek, Madison County, Arkansas
- Census: 1910, Boston Township, Franklin County, Arkansas
Notes:
Census:
In 1860, Julia (Phipps) Morris, age 31, and two young daughters, are in the household of her parents, Samuel and Mary Phipps.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71831188/juliana-alumbaughChildren:
- 3. Elizabeth Alumbaugh was born on 6 Apr 1865 in Owsley County, Kentucky; died on 3 Jun 1947 in Fayetteville, Prairie County, Arkansas; was buried on 6 Jun 1947 in Mahaffey Cemetery, Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas.
Generation: 4
14. Samuel Phipps was born about 1801 in Grayson County, Virginia (son of Isaiah Phipps and Sarah Ann Howell); died in in Kentucky; was buried in Isaiah Phipps Cemetery, Grayson County, Virginia. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1830, Grayson County, Virginia
- Census: 1840, Grayson County, Virginia
- Census: 1850, Clay County, Kentucky
- Census: 1860, Clay County, Kentucky
- Census: 1870, Booneville, Owsley County, Kentucky
Notes:
Text from Find a Grave
CENOTAPH FOR
Samuel aka Sam Phipps
Born: ca 1801 in Grayson Cty, Va
Parents: Isaiah Phipps Sarah Howell
Spouse
Mary Hash
Born: ABT 1810 in Grayson, Va
Parents: died before 1860
HASH researchers have said that Josephat Hash and wife Margaret Halsey had a daughter Mary married to Sam Phipps thru family tradition.
Moved to Ky ca 1840 with married siblings Isaiah Phipps Jr and wife Rachel Hash
Lived in Clay Cty, Ky ca 1850/1860
Moved to Owsley Cty, Ky ca 1870
Death and burial unknown
Believed to be buried on Ky farm in now lost cemetery and with no stone
Children
Isaiah "Izeah in 1860 census)
Rachel
Rebecca
NOTES:
INFO FROM:
PHIPPS BOOK by Mullins states "No record"
CENSUS
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 August 2019), memorial page for Samuel "Sam" Phipps (1801-unknown), Find A Grave Memorial no. 130025764, citing Isaiah Phipps Cemetery, Grayson County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Carole Conrad (contributor 46532185) .
1830 census. Grayson County, Virginia.
Samuel Phips.
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 4
This would be consistent with
Samuel, b.1804
Mary, b.1809
and their oldest daughter
Lolona, b.1827
all three of whom are named in the 1850 census.
This also indicates another daughter who is not named in the 1850 census.
1840 census. Grayson County, Virginia.
Samuel Phipps.
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 7
If I count back from those named in the 1850 census:
Samuel, b.1804, would have been 36
Mary, b.1809, would have been 31
their daughters
Lolena, b.1827, would have been 13
Julia, b.1832, would have been 8
Almeda, b.1822, would have been 7
Antha, b.1836, would have been 4
Rebecca, b.1838, would have been 2
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130025764/samuel-phippsSamuel married Mary Hash. Mary (daughter of Joseph "Josephat" Hash and Margaret Halsey) was born about 1810 in Grayson County, Virginia; died before 1870 in Kentucky; was buried in Isaiah Phipps Cemetery, Grayson County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Mary Hash was born about 1810 in Grayson County, Virginia (daughter of Joseph "Josephat" Hash and Margaret Halsey); died before 1870 in Kentucky; was buried in Isaiah Phipps Cemetery, Grayson County, Virginia. Notes:
Notes on Find a Grave about Mary Hash Phipps
BIRTH 1810. Grayson County, Virginia, USA
DEATH unknown, Kentucky, USA
BURIAL Isaiah Phipps Cemetery. Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Mary Hash
Born: ABT 1810 in Grayson, Va
Parents:
Joseph Hash (1785 - 1850)
Margaret Halsey Hash (1785 - unknown)
Spouse
Samuel Phipps
Born: ABT 1801 in Grayson, Va
Parents: Isaiah Phipps Sarah Howell
Parents: died before 1860
NOTES
HASH researchers have said that Josephat Hash and wife Margaret Halsey had a daughter Mary married to Sam Phipps thru family tradition.
Moved to Ky ca 1840 with married siblings Isaiah Phipps Jr and wife Rachel Hash
Lived in Clay Cty, Ky ca 1850/1860
Moved to Owsley Cty, Ky ca 1870
BURIAL
Death and burial unknown
Believed to be buried on Ky farm in now lost cemetery and with no stone
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 August 2019), memorial page for Mary Hash Phipps (1810-unknown), Find A Grave Memorial no. 167224754, citing Isaiah Phipps Cemetery, Grayson County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Carole Conrad (contributor 46532185) .
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167224754/mary-phippsChildren:
- Lolena Phipps was born about 1827 in Virginia.
- 7. Julia Ann Phipps was born in Dec 1828 in Virginia; died on 8 Jul 1910 in Arkansas; was buried in Mahaffey Cemetery, Saint Paul, Madison County, Arkansas.
- Almeda Phipps was born about 1833 in Virginia.
- Cynthia Phipps was born on 18 Apr 1836 in Virginia; died on 27 May 1907; was buried in Bales Cemetery, Livingston, Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
- Rebecca Jane Phipps was born on 1 Apr 1840 in Virginia; died on 18 March 1925 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky; was buried in Ward Cemetery, Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
- Rachael Lucinda Phipps was born on 6 Nov 1844 in Virginia; died on 6 Apr 1914 in Clay County, Kentucky; was buried on 8 Apr 1914 in Macedonia Church Cemetery, Burning Springs, Clay County, Kentucky.
- Isaiah "Nach" Phipps was born on 16 Jan 1844 in Kentucky; died on 21 Oct 1931 in Hilburn, Madison County, Arkansas; was buried on 22 Oct 1931 in Phipps Cemetery, Franklin County, Arkansas.
- Margaret Alabama "Mazy" Phipps was born in 1847 in Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky; died in 1894 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky; was buried in Red Hill Community Cemetery, Livingston, Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
- Mary Tennessee "Tennie" Phipps was born in 1850 in Clay County, Kentucky; died in 1897 in Kentucky; was buried in Macedonia Church Cemetery, Burning Springs, Clay County, Kentucky.
- Josephine Phipps was born on 6 Jul 1852 in Clay County, Kentucky; died on 15 Sep 1936 in Combs, Madison County, Arkansas; was buried in Cragar Cemetery, Madison County, Arkansas.