Malinda Throckmorton Wilson Canaday

Malinda Canaday (46745091)

Malinda Clement Throckmorton Wilson Canaday
Born - Missouri 8/22/1823
Died - Grayson County TX 9/27/1882 age 59
Buried at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, TX in the Wilson family plot
Daughter of Mehalley (Aley or Ailcy) and Mannan C. Clement

Married 1st - Dr. William Edward Throckmorton
Married on January 24, 1841 in Fayetteville, AR.
In 1841 Dr. Throckmorton settled near what is now the town of Melissa. This became known as “Throckmorton’s Settlement”. Included in Throckmorton’s party of settlers was M. C. Clement (Malinda’s father - and mother) and his sons Wesley and Bluford (Malinda’s brothers and their families).
“The Clement family subsequently decided to settle closer to Fort Inglish in Fannin County, which left the rest of the party to establish the first permanent settlement in Collin County, which became known as Throckmorton’s Settlement.” Collin County Historical Society’s “Grave Adventures - A Self Guided Tour of Historic Cemeteries” pages 19-20.
Malinda’s brother, Wesley Clements, was killed by Indians on Christmas day 1842 near their homestead on Honey Creek. This is known as the Clements-Whistler massacre.

Married 2nd - John Harvey Wilson
Married 28 October 1845 according to Texas Marriages 1814-1909 in Fannin County
Unsure if Malinda and John divorced or if Malinda was widowed.

Married 3rd - Joseph E. Canaday in Grayson County.
Married 11 February 1874.
According to 1880 US Census records M Canaday (Malinda?) is listed as living in Denison, TX as a widow.
Contributor: Susan (48271469)

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Mar 15 2024, 18:25:33 UTC

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