Spouse:
Lillie Belle Talkington Daily
Married: December 10, 1886 in Pope county, AR
Children:
Willie Daily, William Frederick Daily, Harriet Pearl (Daily) Heagerty, Ethel May Daily Morehead (1893), Hester Adline (Daily) Henry, Jessie Irene (Daily) McAllister, & Harry Glen Daily
Parents:
Ransom Selkirk Daily
Sarah Elizabeth Thorn Daily
Siblings:
Pearilee, Mary, America Chestina, Laura Aline, Sarah Louetta "Etta," Sara Elzora "Zora," E.A., Thomas Cleveland, Robert L, & Daisy Maybell
William Pleasant Daily was born in Cherokee, AL, originally located in Franklin county, but became Colbert county. It is believed that he moved from Alabama to Linker Mountain, AR around 1871; he was about 6 years old. His father, Ransom, homesteaded this farm following the Civil War. In Pope county, AR, William P. married Lillie Belle Talkington on December 10, 1885. He was twenty years old, and she was seventeen. They would have a large family of seven children.
In 1891, W. P. and Lillie bought 100 acres of land in Pope county, AR for $200. In November 1896, they bought 70 acres for $700. They farmed and also ran a grocery store with a Post Office in Terrell, AR. Around 1907-1908, they left Arkansas and moved to Abilene, TX, and then to Plainview, TX. It was in Plainview that they would build a hotel from lumber that was transported from Arkansas to Texas. This was believed to be named The Daily Hotel. At first, they lived in the hotel with six of their children. Then, they built a fourteen room house for their family. Soon the children were grown and the house became too big for them. This hotel eventually burned. While here, W.P. and Lillie ran a grocery until the hotel was built. They operated a feed, coal and wagon yard, as well. They eventually sold this house and moved to a smaller one in Lockney, TX.
In 1911, W.P. moved to Floydada, TX where he built another hotel, a bigger hotel. It was called The Commercial Hotel. It opened in January 1913 with 21 guest rooms. This hotel catered mostly to traveling salesmen; W.P. transported his guests from the railroad station in a horse-drawn buggy. He allowed them to display their wares in the hotel lobby. This hotel is still standing and is operated by a family member. In 1964, it was renamed The Lamplighter Inn. It has become a state historical marker in Texas. (Sesquicentennial Historical Marker; Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986). It is said to have many old pictures on its walls. Some of the grandchildren worked and lived with their grandparents while this hotel was in operation.
William Pleasant died with a stroke on April 10, 1941. He suffered about 18 months with a paralytic condition that gradually grew worse and caused his death.
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November 15, 1915 National Society Sons of the American Revolution under Captain Daniel Little, Jr.
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Final residence: 110 S, 5th Street in Floydada, Floyd, TX
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Religion: First Baptist in Floydada, Floyd, TX
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1870 Census: Colbert County, AL
Listed are: Ranson Dailey 26, Sarah 22, William 4, Mary 2 and Merica 2 months
1880 Census: Dover, Pope, AR
Listed are: Ransom S. 37, Sarah E 33, William P 14, America C 10, Laura A 6 & Lueeter 4
1900 Census: Russellville, Pope, AR
Listed are: William 34, Lillie 31, Fred 11, Hattie 9, Ethel 6, Addie 4, & laborer, John Petry 42
1910 Census: Plainview, Hale, TX
Listed are: William P Daily 44, Lillie B 41, Fred F 21, Ethel M 17, Addie 14, Irene 6, Harry G 4, and 2 laborers
1920 Census: Floydada, Floyd, TX
Listed are: William P Daily 54, Lillie 51, Irene 16, Bill 13 & a boarder
1930 Census: Floydada, Floyd, TX
Listed are: William P Daily 64, Lillie B 61, & 4 boarders
1940 Census: Floydada, Floyd, TX
Listed are: William P Daily & Lillie B.
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April 1941: TX Death Certificate No. 17696
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Findagrave Memorials for other children:
Lillie Belle Talkington Daily
Married: December 10, 1886 in Pope county, AR
Children:
Willie Daily, William Frederick Daily, Harriet Pearl (Daily) Heagerty, Ethel May Daily Morehead (1893), Hester Adline (Daily) Henry, Jessie Irene (Daily) McAllister, & Harry Glen Daily
Parents:
Ransom Selkirk Daily
Sarah Elizabeth Thorn Daily
Siblings:
Pearilee, Mary, America Chestina, Laura Aline, Sarah Louetta "Etta," Sara Elzora "Zora," E.A., Thomas Cleveland, Robert L, & Daisy Maybell
William Pleasant Daily was born in Cherokee, AL, originally located in Franklin county, but became Colbert county. It is believed that he moved from Alabama to Linker Mountain, AR around 1871; he was about 6 years old. His father, Ransom, homesteaded this farm following the Civil War. In Pope county, AR, William P. married Lillie Belle Talkington on December 10, 1885. He was twenty years old, and she was seventeen. They would have a large family of seven children.
In 1891, W. P. and Lillie bought 100 acres of land in Pope county, AR for $200. In November 1896, they bought 70 acres for $700. They farmed and also ran a grocery store with a Post Office in Terrell, AR. Around 1907-1908, they left Arkansas and moved to Abilene, TX, and then to Plainview, TX. It was in Plainview that they would build a hotel from lumber that was transported from Arkansas to Texas. This was believed to be named The Daily Hotel. At first, they lived in the hotel with six of their children. Then, they built a fourteen room house for their family. Soon the children were grown and the house became too big for them. This hotel eventually burned. While here, W.P. and Lillie ran a grocery until the hotel was built. They operated a feed, coal and wagon yard, as well. They eventually sold this house and moved to a smaller one in Lockney, TX.
In 1911, W.P. moved to Floydada, TX where he built another hotel, a bigger hotel. It was called The Commercial Hotel. It opened in January 1913 with 21 guest rooms. This hotel catered mostly to traveling salesmen; W.P. transported his guests from the railroad station in a horse-drawn buggy. He allowed them to display their wares in the hotel lobby. This hotel is still standing and is operated by a family member. In 1964, it was renamed The Lamplighter Inn. It has become a state historical marker in Texas. (Sesquicentennial Historical Marker; Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986). It is said to have many old pictures on its walls. Some of the grandchildren worked and lived with their grandparents while this hotel was in operation.
William Pleasant died with a stroke on April 10, 1941. He suffered about 18 months with a paralytic condition that gradually grew worse and caused his death.
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November 15, 1915 National Society Sons of the American Revolution under Captain Daniel Little, Jr.
***
Final residence: 110 S, 5th Street in Floydada, Floyd, TX
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Religion: First Baptist in Floydada, Floyd, TX
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1870 Census: Colbert County, AL
Listed are: Ranson Dailey 26, Sarah 22, William 4, Mary 2 and Merica 2 months
1880 Census: Dover, Pope, AR
Listed are: Ransom S. 37, Sarah E 33, William P 14, America C 10, Laura A 6 & Lueeter 4
1900 Census: Russellville, Pope, AR
Listed are: William 34, Lillie 31, Fred 11, Hattie 9, Ethel 6, Addie 4, & laborer, John Petry 42
1910 Census: Plainview, Hale, TX
Listed are: William P Daily 44, Lillie B 41, Fred F 21, Ethel M 17, Addie 14, Irene 6, Harry G 4, and 2 laborers
1920 Census: Floydada, Floyd, TX
Listed are: William P Daily 54, Lillie 51, Irene 16, Bill 13 & a boarder
1930 Census: Floydada, Floyd, TX
Listed are: William P Daily 64, Lillie B 61, & 4 boarders
1940 Census: Floydada, Floyd, TX
Listed are: William P Daily & Lillie B.
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April 1941: TX Death Certificate No. 17696
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Findagrave Memorials for other children:
Spouse:
Lillie Belle Talkington Daily
Married: December 10, 1886 in Pope county, AR
Children:
Willie Daily, William Frederick Daily, Harriet Pearl (Daily) Heagerty, Ethel May Daily Morehead (1893), Hester Adline (Daily) Henry, Jessie Irene (Daily) McAllister, & Harry Glen Daily
Parents:
Ransom Selkirk Daily
Sarah Elizabeth Thorn Daily
Siblings:
Pearilee, Mary, America Chestina, Laura Aline, Sarah Louetta "Etta," Sara Elzora "Zora," E.A., Thomas Cleveland, Robert L, & Daisy Maybell
William Pleasant Daily was born in Cherokee, AL, originally located in Franklin county, but became Colbert county. It is believed that he moved from Alabama to Linker Mountain, AR around 1871; he was about 6 years old. His father, Ransom, homesteaded this farm following the Civil War. In Pope county, AR, William P. married Lillie Belle Talkington on December 10, 1885. He was twenty years old, and she was seventeen. They would have a large family of seven children.
In 1891, W. P. and Lillie bought 100 acres of land in Pope county, AR for $200. In November 1896, they bought 70 acres for $700. They farmed and also ran a grocery store with a Post Office in Terrell, AR. Around 1907-1908, they left Arkansas and moved to Abilene, TX, and then to Plainview, TX. It was in Plainview that they would build a hotel from lumber that was transported from Arkansas to Texas. This was believed to be named The Daily Hotel. At first, they lived in the hotel with six of their children. Then, they built a fourteen room house for their family. Soon the children were grown and the house became too big for them. This hotel eventually burned. While here, W.P. and Lillie ran a grocery until the hotel was built. They operated a feed, coal and wagon yard, as well. They eventually sold this house and moved to a smaller one in Lockney, TX.
In 1911, W.P. moved to Floydada, TX where he built another hotel, a bigger hotel. It was called The Commercial Hotel. It opened in January 1913 with 21 guest rooms. This hotel catered mostly to traveling salesmen; W.P. transported his guests from the railroad station in a horse-drawn buggy. He allowed them to display their wares in the hotel lobby. This hotel is still standing and is operated by a family member. In 1964, it was renamed The Lamplighter Inn. It has become a state historical marker in Texas. (Sesquicentennial Historical Marker; Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986). It is said to have many old pictures on its walls. Some of the grandchildren worked and lived with their grandparents while this hotel was in operation.
William Pleasant died with a stroke on April 10, 1941. He suffered about 18 months with a paralytic condition that gradually grew worse and caused his death.
***
November 15, 1915 National Society Sons of the American Revolution under Captain Daniel Little, Jr.
***
Final residence: 110 S, 5th Street in Floydada, Floyd, TX
***
Religion: First Baptist in Floydada, Floyd, TX
***
1870 Census: Colbert County, AL
Listed are: Ranson Dailey 26, Sarah 22, William 4, Mary 2 and Merica 2 months
1880 Census: Dover, Pope, AR
Listed are: Ransom S. 37, Sarah E 33, William P 14, America C 10, Laura A 6 & Lueeter 4
1900 Census: Russellville, Pope, AR
Listed are: William 34, Lillie 31, Fred 11, Hattie 9, Ethel 6, Addie 4, & laborer, John Petry 42
1910 Census: Plainview, Hale, TX
Listed are: William P Daily 44, Lillie B 41, Fred F 21, Ethel M 17, Addie 14, Irene 6, Harry G 4, and 2 laborers
1920 Census: Floydada, Floyd, TX
Listed are: William P Daily 54, Lillie 51, Irene 16, Bill 13 & a boarder
1930 Census: Floydada, Floyd, TX
Listed are: William P Daily 64, Lillie B 61, & 4 boarders
1940 Census: Floydada, Floyd, TX
Listed are: William P Daily & Lillie B.
***
April 1941: TX Death Certificate No. 17696
***
Findagrave Memorials for other children:
Lillie Belle Talkington Daily
Married: December 10, 1886 in Pope county, AR
Children:
Willie Daily, William Frederick Daily, Harriet Pearl (Daily) Heagerty, Ethel May Daily Morehead (1893), Hester Adline (Daily) Henry, Jessie Irene (Daily) McAllister, & Harry Glen Daily
Parents:
Ransom Selkirk Daily
Sarah Elizabeth Thorn Daily
Siblings:
Pearilee, Mary, America Chestina, Laura Aline, Sarah Louetta "Etta," Sara Elzora "Zora," E.A., Thomas Cleveland, Robert L, & Daisy Maybell
William Pleasant Daily was born in Cherokee, AL, originally located in Franklin county, but became Colbert county. It is believed that he moved from Alabama to Linker Mountain, AR around 1871; he was about 6 years old. His father, Ransom, homesteaded this farm following the Civil War. In Pope county, AR, William P. married Lillie Belle Talkington on December 10, 1885. He was twenty years old, and she was seventeen. They would have a large family of seven children.
In 1891, W. P. and Lillie bought 100 acres of land in Pope county, AR for $200. In November 1896, they bought 70 acres for $700. They farmed and also ran a grocery store with a Post Office in Terrell, AR. Around 1907-1908, they left Arkansas and moved to Abilene, TX, and then to Plainview, TX. It was in Plainview that they would build a hotel from lumber that was transported from Arkansas to Texas. This was believed to be named The Daily Hotel. At first, they lived in the hotel with six of their children. Then, they built a fourteen room house for their family. Soon the children were grown and the house became too big for them. This hotel eventually burned. While here, W.P. and Lillie ran a grocery until the hotel was built. They operated a feed, coal and wagon yard, as well. They eventually sold this house and moved to a smaller one in Lockney, TX.
In 1911, W.P. moved to Floydada, TX where he built another hotel, a bigger hotel. It was called The Commercial Hotel. It opened in January 1913 with 21 guest rooms. This hotel catered mostly to traveling salesmen; W.P. transported his guests from the railroad station in a horse-drawn buggy. He allowed them to display their wares in the hotel lobby. This hotel is still standing and is operated by a family member. In 1964, it was renamed The Lamplighter Inn. It has become a state historical marker in Texas. (Sesquicentennial Historical Marker; Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986). It is said to have many old pictures on its walls. Some of the grandchildren worked and lived with their grandparents while this hotel was in operation.
William Pleasant died with a stroke on April 10, 1941. He suffered about 18 months with a paralytic condition that gradually grew worse and caused his death.
***
November 15, 1915 National Society Sons of the American Revolution under Captain Daniel Little, Jr.
***
Final residence: 110 S, 5th Street in Floydada, Floyd, TX
***
Religion: First Baptist in Floydada, Floyd, TX
***
1870 Census: Colbert County, AL
Listed are: Ranson Dailey 26, Sarah 22, William 4, Mary 2 and Merica 2 months
1880 Census: Dover, Pope, AR
Listed are: Ransom S. 37, Sarah E 33, William P 14, America C 10, Laura A 6 & Lueeter 4
1900 Census: Russellville, Pope, AR
Listed are: William 34, Lillie 31, Fred 11, Hattie 9, Ethel 6, Addie 4, & laborer, John Petry 42
1910 Census: Plainview, Hale, TX
Listed are: William P Daily 44, Lillie B 41, Fred F 21, Ethel M 17, Addie 14, Irene 6, Harry G 4, and 2 laborers
1920 Census: Floydada, Floyd, TX
Listed are: William P Daily 54, Lillie 51, Irene 16, Bill 13 & a boarder
1930 Census: Floydada, Floyd, TX
Listed are: William P Daily 64, Lillie B 61, & 4 boarders
1940 Census: Floydada, Floyd, TX
Listed are: William P Daily & Lillie B.
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April 1941: TX Death Certificate No. 17696
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