Joseph J. HOOKER

Father: Samuel Thomas HOOKER
Mother: Mary Scott KYLE

Family 1: Laura HULL

(1) Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records via Ancestry.com

  1. Louise Evelyn HOOKER
  2. Joseph Larston HOOKER
  3. Sydney Ganoung HOOKER
  4. James Eugene HOOKER
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Notes

Updated February 8, 2021. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1900 United States Census for Texas, Panola Co., Justice Precinct No. 1 (part of), Carthage Town (not incorporated): Supervisor's District 7; Enumeration District 64; Sheet 6A; June 6, 1900.

Joseph J. HOOKER is the son of S. Thomas HOOKER (b. Dec. 1831 in North Carolina, a landlord) and Mary S. [KYLE] HOOKER (b. Nov. 1844 in Texas). Joseph was born September 1875 in Texas, and is 24 years old. He is a hardware salesman. His siblings are H. Thomas, William and Vandorm [?] HOOKER.

(2) Wedding announcement available as a file download on Ancestry.com

"Mr. and Mrs. J.H.L HULL request your presence at the marriage of their daughter Laura to Mr. Joseph HOOKER; Sunday evening, April twelfth, nineteen hundred and three, M.E. Church, Carthage, Texas"

(3) Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records via Ancestry.com

- Name: Joe HOOKER
- Gender: Male
- Marriage Date: 12 Apr 1903
- Marriage Place: Panola, Texas, USA
- Spouse: Laura HULL
- Film Number: 001004578

(4) Obituaries Recorded in Panola County, Texas 1873-1920. Researched and compiled by Carthage High School teacher Ann Morris and United States History students (East Texas Genealogical Society, Tyler, TX, 1991).

- Synopsis from Panola Watchman (a weekly newspaper), Sep. 19, 1906
- Listed as survivor of HULL, J. H. L.
- Nickname: Joe

(5) 1910 United States Census for Texas, Panola Co., Justice Precinct 1, Carthage Town: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 120; Sheet 2B; April 18, 1910.

Joe HOOKER is head of household, married to Laura [HULL] HOOKER. Their daughter Louise is included in the household as is Laura's mother, Ella D. HULL.

- Address: Sabine Street
- Age: 37; married for 7 years
- Birthplace: Texas, as were his parents
- Occupation: Salesman, general merchandise
- Home: Renting a house

(6) WWI Civilian Draft Registrations via Ancestry.com

- Name: Joseph HOOKER
- Permanent Address: 2440 McFaddin, Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
- Age: 43; born September 8, 1875
- Occupation: Clerk and bookkeeper, L. Perl, Beaumont Packet Store, Pearl Street
- Nearest Relative: wife - Mrs. Laura HOOKER, 2440 McFaddin, Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
- Physical characteristics: Tall, slender, blue eyes, grey hair
- Date: September 12, 1918

(7) 1920 United States Census for Texas, Jefferson Co., Justice Precinct No. 1, Beaumont City: Supervisor's District 326; Enumeration District 94; Sheet 18B; January 15, 1920.

Joe HOOKER is head of household, married to Laura [HULL] HOOKER. Children in the household are Louise, Joseph and Sidney HOOKER. Laura's brother Jim H. HULL is also a resident.

- Address: 536 Lawson St.
- Home: Renting
- Age: 42 years old
- Birthplace: Texas, with his parents from the United States
- Occupation: Manager for --- [?]

(8) 1930 United States Census for Texas, Jefferson Co., Beaumont City, Ward 1 (part of); Supervisor's District 27; Enumeration District 123-15; Sheet 2A; April 2, 1930.

Joe HOOKER is head of household, married to Laurah [HULL] HOOKER. Children are Evolyn L., Joe L., Sydney G., and Janus E. HOOKER.

- Address: 2562 Broadway
- Home: Owner, valued at $11,000
- Age: 55 years old at time of census; 28 when first married
- Birthplace: Texas, with his father from South Carolina and his mother from Texas
- Occupation: Painter (code 28X1 = for a construction company)

(9) 1940 United States Census for Texas, Jefferson Co., Beaumont City, Justice Precinct 1, Ward 3, Block 505: Supervisor's District 42-2; Enumeration District 123-50; Sheet 1A; April 2, 1940.

Joe HOOKER is head of household, married to Laura [HULL] HOOKER. Children in the household are Louise, Sidney and Gene. Joe furnished the information to the census taker for this household.

- Address: 445 Washington Blvd.
- Home: Renter, at $45 per month
- Age: 64, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: High School - 4th year
- Birthplace: Texas
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same Place
- At Work: Yes
- Number of hours worked previous week: 0
- Occupation: Watchman, Petrolium Oil Refinery
- Occupation Code: 602-18-1
- Number of Weeks Worked in 1939: 50
- Salary: $1,500
- Income Other Than Salary: No

(10) U.S., City Directories via Ancestry.com; Beaumont, Texas

- 1920: HOOKER Joseph (Laura) slsmn George W Weller r 526 Lawson
- 1921: HOOKER Joseph (Laura) clk Beaumont Racket Store r n end 11th
- 1923: HOOKER Jos (Laura) clk Beaumont Racket Store r ws G C + S F Ry 1/2 mi nw Pekin Cooperage Co
- 1925: HOOKER Jos (Laura) car repr Mag Pet Co r es 11th st rd 1 n of T + N O Ry
- 1927: HOOKER Jos (Laura) car repr Mag Pet Co h 2565 Broadway
- 1931: HOOKER Jos (Laura) emp Mag Pet Co h2565 Broadway
- 1933: HOOKER Jos (Laura) h1440 McFaddin av
- 1935: HOOKER Jos (Laura) emp Mag Pet Co h1296 North
- 1938: HOOKER Jos (Laura) emp MagPetCo h2140 Hazel av
- 1940: HOOKER Jos (Laura) hlpr Mag Pet Co r445 Washington blvd
- 1941: HOOKER Jos (Laura) hlpr MagPetCo h2210 Broadway
- 1945: HOOKER Jos (Laura) eng Mag Pet Co h2210 Broadway

(11) Texas, U.S., Death Certificates via Ancestry.com

- Name: Joe HOOKER
- Place of Death: Jefferson Co., Beaumont City, 2210 Broadway
- Length of Residence: 31 years
- Social Security Number: 456-01-8347
- Residence: 2210 Broadway, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas
- Marital Status: Married
- Date of Birth: 9/8/75
- Age: 69 years; 3 months; 12 days
- Trade: Stillman at Magnolia Refinery
- Birthplace: Carthage, Texas
- Father: Samuel Thomas HOOKER (b. North Carolina)
- Mother: Mary KYLE (b. North Carolina)
- Informant: Mrs. Laura HOOKER; 2211 Bdwy., Beaumont, Texas
- Date of Death: 12/20/44; 5:00 pm
- Primary Cause of Death: Carcinoma of throat (duration 2y. 8m)
- Place of Burial or Removal: Carthage, Texas; Dec. 21, 1944; Pipkin + Brulin Co.

(12) U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Joe HOOKER
- Birth Date: 8 Sep 1875
- Birth Place: Carthage, Texas
- Death Date: 21 Dec 1944
- Claim Date: 29 Dec 1944
- SSN: 456018347
- Notes: 25 Nov 1977: Name listed as JOE HOOKER

(13) Find a Grave

- Name: Joseph J “Joe” HOOKER
- Birth: 1875
- Death: 1944 (aged 69)
- Burial: Odd Fellows Cemetery; Carthage, Panola County, Texas, USA
- Memorial ID: 22355312

(14) LaGrone, Leila B., editor, "A History of Panola County, Texas 1819-1978" (Panola County Historical Commission: Carthage, TX, 1979), page 218 (entry 120) page 222 (entry 130).

- Son of Samuel Thomas and Mary Scott (KYLE) HOOKER
- More information about the HOOKER family can be found in Entry 120