Mary Jane Cole was married twice. She first married JB Stubbs in 1883...born 1861 and died 1889 at age 28. Of this union, three children were born....Ella born 1885, Henry born 1886 and Maggie born 1888.

After his death, Mary Jane Cole Stubbs married Daniel William Dean in Jefferson County Alabama 12/16/1893...... image 81 of 657. He was born 1857 in Alabama and died 02/26/1907 Jefferson County Alabama. Daniel had also been married before...previously to KJ Williams 01/16/1882... Jefferson County Alabama.... image 396 of 972.

1900 Census... Precinct 16...Morris town, Jefferson County Alabama.... image 14 of 33....beat 16... dwelling 108 head of household Daniel W Dean lists the following:
* Daniel W...age 42...born 6/1857....married 6 years
* Mary J....age 38...born 3/1862...married 6 yrs....6 children and 6 living
* Arthur...son...17 born 10/1882
* Not clear spelling.. Del (f or l ) ayette.....son...16 born 1883
* Charles...son...14 born 1885
* Eligah...son...13 born 1887
* Gertrude... daughter...age 11 born 1888
***It appears above are children born from Daniel's 1st marriage with KJ Williams**
The record continues listing more children:
* Laura... daughter...5 yrs born 1894....(review, probable child Daniel and Mary Jane)
* Stella... dght...4 yrs born 1896...( review, probable child of Daniel and Mary Jane)
* Katie... dght...born 1899...(review, probable child of Daniel and Mary Jane)
*****Appears above children born to Daniel Dean and Mary Jane Dean*********

***Also listed in household, probable children of JB Stubbs and Mary Jane Stubbs**
* Stubbs, Ella... stepdaughter...age 15 yrs born 1885
* Stubbs, Henry... stepson...14 yrs born 1886 Alabama
* Stubbs, Maggie... stepdaughter...12 yrs born 1888.

Both of husbands of Mary Jane Cole Stubbs Dean are buried in the same cemetery, Pinson, Jefferson County Alabama as are her parents and two brothers. Review of available information, it is postulated after the death of Daniel Dean, Mary Jane moved with children still living with her to Merkel Texas area about 1907.
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