Nell R. VANN

Father: Lazarus J. VANN
Mother: Hattie M. SHELTON

Family 1: Ralph Willey HULL

(1) Source: Newspapers.com: The Comanche Chief; Comanche, Texas; Thursday, December 02, 1971; Page 11. 
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 _Lazarus J. VANN___|
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Notes

Updated April 19, 2026. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1910 United States Census for Texas, Mills Co., Justice Precinct 3, Mullin Town: Supervisor's District 14; Enumeration District 208; Sheet 8B; April 27, 1910.

Nellie R. VANN is the daughter of Lazarus J. VANN (age 42, b. Texas, a Baptist Minister) and Hattie M. VANN (age 36, b. North Carolina). Nellie is 2 years old and born in Texas. Her siblings are Elva T. (age 15), Emly J. (age 12), and Frankie G. (age 11), all born in Texas.

(2) 1920 United States Census for Texas, Mills Co., Justice Precinct 3, Mullin Town: Supervisor's District 17; Enumeration District 170; Sheets 2A-2B; January 5-6, 1920.

Nellie R. VANN is the daughter of Lazarus J. VANN (age 51, b. Texas, a Minister of the Gospel) and Harriett M. VANN (age 45, b. North Carolina). Nellie 12 years old, born in Texas, and is attending school. Her sister Emily J. [VANN] IVY (age 22, a widow) resides in the household as does Emily's children Joe F. IVY (age 2) and Eugene R. IVY (age 6 months). The family lives on First Street

(3) Marriage via Newspapers.com: The Shreveport Times; Shreveport, Louisiana; Friday, December 10, 1926; Page 2

"HULL-VANN. Carthage, Texas, Dec. 9 (Special).-- Ralph W. HULL, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. HULL of Carthage, and Miss Nell VANN, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. L. J. VANN of Mullin, were married in Mullen with Rev. J. C. GIBBONS officiating. They will reside in Ballinger."

(4) 1930 United States Census for Texas, Bell Co., Precinct 5: Supervisor's District 17; Enumeration District 14-28; Sheet 11B; April 16, 1930.

Nell R. [VANN] HULL is married to Ralph W. HULL, head of household.

- Home ownership: yes, valued at $1,500
- Radio ownership: no
- Age: 22 years old at time of census; 19 when first married
- Birthplace: Texas, with her father born in Texas and her mother born in North Carolina

(5) 1940 United States Census for Texas, Hood Co., Tolar Town, Justice Precinct 6: Supervisor's District 12; Enumeration District 111-7; Sheet 3A; May 6, 1940.

Nell [VANN] HULL is married to Ralph W. HULL, head of household. Ralph furnished information to the census taker for this household.

- Home: Renting at $5 per month, it is not a farm
- Age: 32, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: High School - 3rd Year
- Birthplace: Texas
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Rural, Panola Co., Texas
- At Work: No, Home Housework

(6) 1950 United States Census for Texas, Comanche Co., Comanche Town: Enumeration District 47-3; Sheet 10; April 5, 1950.

Nell [VANN] HULL is married to Ralph HULL, head of household.

- Address: 706 Wright
- Farm: No; Acres: No
- Age: 42; married
- Birthplace: Texas
- Occupation Category: Keeping House
- Same House a Year Ago: Yes
- Birthplace of parents: United States
- Highest Grade of School Attended: S10 (High School)
- Finish This Grade: Yes
- Attended School Since February 1: No; 30 or over

(7) Automobile Accident via Newspapers.com: The Bonham Daily Favorite; Bonham, Texas; Monday, November 08, 1971; Page 1

"One Injured in Collision. One person was critically injured in a 2-car collision at the intersection of U. S. 69 and State 121 at Trenton Monday morning. Highway patrolman Bob RIDLEY identified Mrs. Nell HULL of Wolfe City as the most seriously injured. She was in a Greenville hospital with undetermined injuries. Patrolman RIDLEY said that Joseph WASHBURN of Whitewright, driver of the other car involved, was given first aid treatment in a Greenville hospital and released. The patrolman said WASHBURN was driving south on U. S. 69 and Mrs. HULL was on State 121. Both cars were totaled."

(8) Recuperation via Newspapers.com: The Comanche Chief; Comanche, Texas; Thursday, November 25, 1971; Page 12

"In Collision. Mrs. Ralph (Nell) HULL of Wolfe City, formerly of Comanche, is recuperating in a Greenville Hospital from surgery following injuries in a 2-car collision. The head on collision occurred 2 weeks ago between Wolfe City and Greenville."

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

- Name: Nell R. HULL
- Place of Death: Citizens General Hospital, Greenville, Hunt Co., Texas
- Length of Stay: 20 days
- Inside City Limits: Yes
- Residence: 706 S. Preston Avenue, Wolfe City, Hunt Co., Texas
- Inside City Limits: Yes
- Farm: No
- Date of Death: November 27, 1971; 8:30 a.m.
- Marital Status: Married
- Date of Birth: October 15, 1907 (age 64)
- Birthplace: Texas
- Occupation: Housewife; Domestic
- Parents: Lazrus J. VANN and Hattie M. SHELTON
- Informant: Ralph W. HULL; husband
- Cause of Death: Fat Embolis due to ruptured colon and ilium, due to seat belt injury
- How Did Injury Occur: Automobile Accident
- Time of Injury: 8:30 a.m.; Nov 8, 1971
- Place of Injury: Intersection Hwy. 121 & 69; Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas
- Cemetery: Burial; Nov. 28, 1971; Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Wolfe City, Texas

(10) U.S., Social Security Death Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Nell HULL
- Birth Date: 15 Oct 1907
- Issue year: Before 1951
- Issue State: Texas
- Last Residence: 75496, Wolfe City, Hunt, Texas, USA
- Death Date: Nov 1971

(11) Obituary via Newspapers.com: The Comanche Chief; Comanche, Texas; Thursday, December 02, 1971; Page 11

"Mrs. HULL Dies From Auto Mishap Injuries. Mrs. Nell HULL, 64, a former resident of Comanche, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday as a result of injuries sustained several days previously in an automobile mishap. Services were at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Wolfe City. Rev. Robert RENFRO officiated. Burial was at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Mrs. Hull was born Oct. 15, 1907 in Mullin to Lazrus J. and Hattie Shelton VAN. She married Ralph W. HULL Nov. 26, 1926 in Mullin. She was a member of the Wolfe City First Baptist Church and the Garden Clubs of Texas. She served as a state judge for the garden clubs. While living in Comanche she was active in the Comanche Garden Club and community affairs. She is survived by her husband; her mother, Mrs. Hattie VAN, Goldthwaite; sister-in-law, Mrs. Clara M. GRIFFIN, Carthage, three sisters, Mrs. Totsy CASEY, Dallas, Mrs. Jewell BASKIN, Mullin, and Mrs. Frankie GOLIGHTLY of Hamilton. Attending the services from Comanche were Mr. and Mrs. Euell ARTHUR, Florence TUPIN, Kathleen MARSHALL, Selma BERRY and Clara SLACK."

(12) Find a Grave

- Name: Nell R HULL
- Birth: 15 Oct 1907
- Death: 27 Nov 1971 (aged 64)
- Burial: Mount Carmel Cemetery; Wolfe City, Hunt County, Texas, USA
- Memorial ID: 8928559

(13) U.S., Family History Books via Ancestry.com: Hull Families in the United States. Page 78.

"Ralph Willey HULL, born Nov. 2, 1905, married Nell VAN Nov. 26, 1926..."

(14) LaGrone, Leila B., editor, "A History of Panola County, Texas 1819-1978" (Panola County Historical Commission: Carthage, TX, 1979), page 363 (entry 424).