The surname Fielder is derived from the ancient Saxon word "fidulaere" meaning "fiddle player." However, another reference claims the name was derived from the expression "atte felde" which meant
"one who lives in the fields".First found in Sussex where the first recordings of the name indicate that Geoffrey le Felder held estates in the southern county of Sussex, listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327.
"one who lives in the fields".First found in Sussex where the first recordings of the name indicate that Geoffrey le Felder held estates in the southern county of Sussex, listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327.
Leamon Donegan married Gladys Marie Allen and they had the following children: Judy, 'Peggy' & Darlene.
Leamon's father, Leonard Donegan (Grace Lankford), was the son of Arizona Fielder (1)(Simion Donegan). This page will start with her.
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Arizona 'Zonie' Ann Fielder - Mother of Leonard Donegan
G Grandmother of Peggy Donegan Snipes
March 9, 1879 Dickson County, TN - September 29, 1946 Old Hickory, Davidson County, TN
On the 1880 United States Federal Census Arizona is and living with her family in Dickson County, Tennessee.
Leamon's father, Leonard Donegan (Grace Lankford), was the son of Arizona Fielder (1)(Simion Donegan). This page will start with her.
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Arizona 'Zonie' Ann Fielder - Mother of Leonard Donegan
G Grandmother of Peggy Donegan Snipes
March 9, 1879 Dickson County, TN - September 29, 1946 Old Hickory, Davidson County, TN
On the 1880 United States Federal Census Arizona is and living with her family in Dickson County, Tennessee.
She married Simion Donegan on December 30, 1896 in Dickson County, TN.
Sim and Zonie had the following children: Leonard Clinton Donegan, Iva Mae Donegan , Russell Donegan, Naomi Ruth Donegan , Geneva D. Donegan , Valley L. Donegan , Lola E. Donegan , Alberta Lou Donegan , Bennie Malloy Donegan , James Marshall Donegan , William Leslie Donegan The 1880 United States Federal Census shows Sim with his wife, Martha, and their children (Simion and Callie) living in Dickson County, Tennessee.Martha’s niece, Josie Woody, is living with them. Sim is a farmer and Martha is keeping house. Donegan is spelled Dunnagan on this census. The 1900 United States Federal Census shows Sim, his wife, Zonie and two of their children: Leonard C & Iva M. living in District 5 of Dickson County, Tennessee. Sim is listed as a farmer. Martha Fielder lives next door, as does James Donegan. The 1910 United States Federal Census shows Sim & Zonie living in the same location with the same vocation. Listed on the census are: Sim & Zonie, their children: Leonard C., Iva, Russell, Neoma, Geneva, Valley & Lola. The 1940 United States Federal Census shows Sim and Zonie living in Dickson County, on a country road off Cedar Hill.
The household included the following: Sim (61); Arizona (61); Mildred Brown, granddaughter (15); and Ralph Donegan, grandson (7). It states that Sim was a farmer who owned his land and that he and Zonie both had an 8th grade education. |
The 1920 United States Federal Census shows that Simion has taken his family and moved to Smith Springs Road in Williamson County, Tennessee. His son, Leonard, has taken his family and also moved next door. Sim is working as a farmer on his own farm with his sons listed as farm laborers.
The 1930 United States Census shows Sim & Zonie (both 51) living in District 1 of Dickson County, Tennessee. Also living with them are their children: Alberta, Marshall J., Alma, and Geneva (Brown). Also listed living in this area on this census are: Dickson Donegan, Robert C. Fielder, James H. Donegan, Henry Donegan, and Doss Donegan. The death certificate states that Zonie died on September 29, 1946 with the immediate cause of death being from carcinoma (cancer) of the mouth, which she had for 18 months. It also states that her father was James Marshall Fielder and her mother was Lou Smith Fielder.
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James Marshall Fielder - Father of Zonie Fielder Donegan
2G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
September 26, 1851 in Hickman County, Tennessee - May 14, 1937
He married Louida Davidella Smith on July 18, 1870 in Dickson County, Tennessee according to the Tennessee Marriage Records.
Louida was born on March 26, 1862 and died on March 20, 1931.
James and Louida had the following children: Emma Daily Fielder, Susan Ida Fielder, Lou Alice Fielder, James Dallas Fielder, Arizona Ann Fielder, Viola V. Fielder, Boyd S. Fielder, Jettie O. Fielder, Robert W. Fielder, Albert L. Fielder, John Fielder
James Marshall Fielder - Father of Zonie Fielder Donegan
2G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
September 26, 1851 in Hickman County, Tennessee - May 14, 1937
He married Louida Davidella Smith on July 18, 1870 in Dickson County, Tennessee according to the Tennessee Marriage Records.
Louida was born on March 26, 1862 and died on March 20, 1931.
James and Louida had the following children: Emma Daily Fielder, Susan Ida Fielder, Lou Alice Fielder, James Dallas Fielder, Arizona Ann Fielder, Viola V. Fielder, Boyd S. Fielder, Jettie O. Fielder, Robert W. Fielder, Albert L. Fielder, John Fielder
The 1880 United States Federal Census shows Marshall, his wife and 5 of their children living in Dickson County, Tennessee. He is listed as a farmer with Luida keeping house. His father, Stephen, lives next door.
On the 1920 United States Federal Census, James and Lou are living with their son, Johnnie, 24, and his wife, Honor, 19. James is 68 and Lou is 67. Johnnie is listed as doing general farming. |
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Stephen Grady Fielder - Father of James Fielder
3G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
January 29, 1820 Bedford County, Tennessee -
He married Anna Elizabeth Springer.
Anna was December 12, 1827 in Maury County, Tennessee. She died on April 1, 1895 in Dickson County, Tennessee.
On the 1850 United States Federal Census, Stephen is living in Hickman County, Tennessee with his wife, Anna, and their two children, Elvira and William. Stephen is listed as a farmer with a real estate value of $150.
On the 1860 United States Federal Census Stephen, 40, and Anna are living in the Danielsville Community of Dickson County, Tennessee with 6 of their children. He is a farmer and his real estate is now valued at $2,000 and his personal property is valued at $1,000.
On the 1880 United States Federal Census Stephen is living next door to Marshall and Nathan. He is listed as a farmer.
Stephen Grady Fielder - Father of James Fielder
3G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
January 29, 1820 Bedford County, Tennessee -
He married Anna Elizabeth Springer.
Anna was December 12, 1827 in Maury County, Tennessee. She died on April 1, 1895 in Dickson County, Tennessee.
On the 1850 United States Federal Census, Stephen is living in Hickman County, Tennessee with his wife, Anna, and their two children, Elvira and William. Stephen is listed as a farmer with a real estate value of $150.
On the 1860 United States Federal Census Stephen, 40, and Anna are living in the Danielsville Community of Dickson County, Tennessee with 6 of their children. He is a farmer and his real estate is now valued at $2,000 and his personal property is valued at $1,000.
On the 1880 United States Federal Census Stephen is living next door to Marshall and Nathan. He is listed as a farmer.
He died on November 7, 1904 in Dickson County, Tennessee and is buried in the Fielder Cemetery.
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David ANDREW Fielder
Father of Stephen G. Fielder
4G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
He married Nancy Ann Larrimore in 1819 in Bedford County, Tennessee. Nancy was born in 1798 in North Carolina. She died in 1885 in Hickman County, Tennessee.
Andrew and Nancy had the following children: Stephen Grady Fielder, Silas Larrimore Fielder, Newton Cannon Fielder, Jane Fielder Sarah Fielder, William Fielder, Thomas Wilson Fielder & Ceburn Fielder
On the 1840 United States Federal Census he is living in Bedford County, Tennessee and there are a total of 9 free, white persons living in Andrew’s household. He also employs an additional white male for farm labor.
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Andrew living with his family in Hickman County, Tennessee, next to Stephen. He is listed as a farmer.
The 1860 United States Federal Census shows Andrew living in Hickman County, Tennessee and farming. His real estate value was $600 and his personal property at $400.
He is shown on the 1862 IRS Tax Assessment List as owning 175 acres in Hickman County, TN. The property was valued at $400 and he was taxed $1.40.
The 1870 United States Federal Census shows Andrew, 61, his wife, Nancy, 53 and their daughter, Sarah, 30, living in Hickman County, Tennessee.
The 1880 United States Federal Census shows Andrew at 81, Nancy at 66. Their son, Cebern, is living with them in Hickman County, Tennessee. Andrew is still farming, with Cebern helping out on the farm. None of them can read or write.
He died in 1885 in Hickman County, Tennessee.
David ANDREW Fielder
Father of Stephen G. Fielder
4G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
He married Nancy Ann Larrimore in 1819 in Bedford County, Tennessee. Nancy was born in 1798 in North Carolina. She died in 1885 in Hickman County, Tennessee.
Andrew and Nancy had the following children: Stephen Grady Fielder, Silas Larrimore Fielder, Newton Cannon Fielder, Jane Fielder Sarah Fielder, William Fielder, Thomas Wilson Fielder & Ceburn Fielder
On the 1840 United States Federal Census he is living in Bedford County, Tennessee and there are a total of 9 free, white persons living in Andrew’s household. He also employs an additional white male for farm labor.
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Andrew living with his family in Hickman County, Tennessee, next to Stephen. He is listed as a farmer.
The 1860 United States Federal Census shows Andrew living in Hickman County, Tennessee and farming. His real estate value was $600 and his personal property at $400.
He is shown on the 1862 IRS Tax Assessment List as owning 175 acres in Hickman County, TN. The property was valued at $400 and he was taxed $1.40.
The 1870 United States Federal Census shows Andrew, 61, his wife, Nancy, 53 and their daughter, Sarah, 30, living in Hickman County, Tennessee.
The 1880 United States Federal Census shows Andrew at 81, Nancy at 66. Their son, Cebern, is living with them in Hickman County, Tennessee. Andrew is still farming, with Cebern helping out on the farm. None of them can read or write.
He died in 1885 in Hickman County, Tennessee.