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George was the son of Levi Noble and Jane Steen. Born 1832 in Mississippi, he came to Texas in 1840 with his family and settled in Nacogdoches County.
In 1850 he is enumerated in his father's household in Henderson County (that portion that became Kaufman County, where Kemp is located).
He married 19 Oct 1854 in Rusk Co to Mary Isabella "Mollie" Lacey, daughter of Donald Ross Lacey & Jane Bailey. She was born 8 Nov 1835 in Madison Co TN and died 6 May 1921 in Cooke Co TX. **See more about Mollie here.
George and Mollie had the following children
| Jane "Jennie" | 1855 | 1936 | Married William Archibald Watkins
19 Oct 1876 - Kaufman Co TX |
| Malvina Katherine "Kate" | 1857 | Before 1870 | |
| George W Jr "Little George" | 1859 | 16 May 1860 | |
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Kemp Tx Aug 15th 1859
Dear Brother,
As it is but a short time to the regular mail hour, I will of necessity be brief. Should however have in answer to yours and hereby ask forgiveness without stopping to give the reasons.
The first event I will mention, being the farthest back and perhaps the most important is the birth unto us a "Fine Son". The idea of the birth of a son is good, but when coupled with a "Fine Son" is of course better. The term "Fine Son" or "Fine Daughter" is so often abused that it does not convey the idea I wish it, therefore I will add by way of better description that Mary says tell Seb that he is the finest Nephew he has. I omited stating in the proper place that he was born on the 27th June.
James Rayel was elected Dist Clerk to fill the unexpired term G W Seitz, over (illegible) Ellis, former Clk of Smith Co. Rayel secured his election by giving pledge to the people that he would quit drink.
I presume it is a fact that Houston is elected. I voted against him in voting with the democracy. The Democracy of Texas is gone without better organization. Houston is a brave man, a good Gen'l, a wise states man.
Monroe is making his arrangements to move to Kemp-bild down about the Old Store house.
Dock talk of manageing Father's business next year. He & Children are staying at John's & Malvina's. John & Richard started to Synod this morning to be holden in Henderson , Rusk Co.
Come up to Camp meeting, embracing 2nd Sunday in September.
All's Well G. W. Noble
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Explanation of persons mentioned in above letter:
| Dear Brother | Sebron Miles Noble - brother of G W Noble
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| "Fine Son" | Little George Noble - son of G W & wife |
| Mary | Mary Isabella Lacey - G W Noble's wife |
| James Rayel | A man who lived in Kaufman County |
| G W Seitz | A man who lived near the Noble family |
| Houston | Sam Houston |
| Monroe | Jefferson Monroe Noble - brother to G W & Sebron |
| Dock | Simeon E Noble - another brother to GW & Sebron |
| Father | Levi Noble |
| John | John Marr Watkins - brother-in-law to GW & Sebron |
| Malvina | Malvina K Noble Watkins - sister to GW & Sebron |
| John & Richard | John Marr Watkins & his brother, Richard O Watkins, who was an early Kaufman County minister |
George died 20 Dec 1859. It is believed he and Mollie were not living in Kaufman Co at the time, as he is not listed on the 1860 Kaufman Co Mortality Schedule.
He was buried at Kemp Cemetery, the first marked burial of that place.
After George's death Mollie went to live with her parents in New Salem, Rusk Co TX. On the 1860 Census she is enumerated in her father's household with her two daughters, Jane - 5 & Kate - 2. Her son, Little George, had died the previous month, and by 1870 Kate was also dead.
The only surviving child of George W Noble - Jennie - married Dr. W A Watkins (1849-1920 - son of R O Watkins) a physician, and they lived in the Kemp area most their lives. They had several children and are both buried at Kemp Cemetery.
This page was created on February 20, 2005.
Copyright © 2005-2010 by Abby Balderama
Coordinator of the Kaufman County, TXGenWeb Project site
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