| Floyd Edwin Jameson, born April 9, 1891, died August 1, 1975, the son
of James Allen and Mattie Jane (Smith) Jameson, married Elsie Nichols,
March 22, 1924 at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Strickland, east of Coleman
(see James Allen and
Mattie Jane (Smith) Jameson). Elsie, was born June 21, 1899 at
Hale Center, died in Coleman, August 21, 1979. Both Floyd Edwin and
Elsie Jameson were buried at Coleman. She was the daughter of M.
B. and Mary Ann (Bean) Nichols. Elsie lived most of her early days,
before marriage, in Coleman County. Floyd volunteered and served
in WWI in 1917 and 1918. He was in France 21 months and in England.
Floyd rented for a few years before buying a 160-acre farm located 7
miles north of Coleman to Baird road in the Indian Creek community.
In 1936, he and Elsie built a new six-room home of lumber. He practiced
soil conservation and built a large tank for conservation purposes and
as a water supply, though he had some water. They always had a good
garden and shared it with neighbors and family. He did as most farmers
did of his age, started farming with horse power and later to tractor power.
He also had a herd of whiteface Herefords. He had his church membership
in Coleman First Baptist Church after he purchased land in the community.
They sold this land in 1973, reserving the right to live in the house as
long as they were able. Soon after Floyd’s death, Elsie became an
amputee and felt the need to move to Coleman. She was also a member
of the First Baptist Church of Coleman. Floyd and Elsie were interested
and participated in Farm Bureau, Rodeo Association, Feeder-Breeder Association
and the Home Economics program of work. |
