Living

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter 8 May 2002

Class of 1947 Members of the class of 1947 attending the (Hemphill High School) reunion included, from left, front; Norman Ener, Alice Procell, Elouise (Armstrong) McLemore, Nan Carol (Harvey) Kirbow, Joyce (Davidson) Winkle and Lillie Faye (Horne) Bennefield; (center): Frances (Woods) Trapp, Kathleen (Harris) White, Ann (Maund) McClain and La Vern (Halbert) Roberts; and back; Paul Beauchamp, Conald Glover, Curtis Killion, Joe Lynn Whittlesey, King Davidson, Millard Jordan, John Parker and J.C. Click. Not pictured: Bessie Lou (Coussons) Neal and Earline (Polk) Brown.

In business with Hilery Smith in Hemphill. (White and Toole, p 49).

San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, October 26, 2006

John Robert Parker
Funeral services for John Robert Baker (sic), 76, of Hemphill were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Hemphill with a Masonic service. Burial followed at Hemphill cemetery. Rev. Aaron Pardee and O.D. Hamilton officiated. He died October 22nd at Hemphill Care Center in Hemphill. John Robert Parker was born in Rosevine on April 10, 1930 to Alton B. Parker and and Esta Lynn CURRIE Parker. He was the owner and operator for Hilary's Auto and Marine, a member of the First Baptist Church in Hemphill and Masonic Littleton Fowler Lodge 305 and Shriners. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Parker of Hemphill; step-sons Bryan WINDHAM of Mauriceville; daughters, Paula Lynn JOHNSON of Riverside and Kay McCARY of Milam; step-daughters, Edna RACH of Hemphill and Amy MALISH of Austin; brothers, Charles HUFF of Silsbee and J.D. HUFF of Houston; sisters, Merilynn CRAIG of Jasper and Doris MATHIS of New Waverly; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill was in charge of arrangements.

A similar obituary was published in the November 1, 2006 Sabine County Reporter.

John married Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Smith on 3 Sep 1948. Mary (daughter of Hilery Windom Smith and Lula Pauline Coats) was born on 3 Nov 1931 in Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas; died on 8 Feb 2000 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Beth is a charter member of the JFG Chapter of the DRT. (White and Toole, p 49).

Hilery married Lula Pauline Coats on 1 Apr 1926. Lula (daughter of William Pollock Coats and Lula Virginia Boswell) was born on 25 May 1906 in Perry County, Mississippi; died on 15 Mar 1993 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She taught school for many years in Hemphill. (White and Toole, p 49).

Notes:

Name William Edward Smith
Event Type Draft Registration
Event Date 1942
Event Place Fairdale, Sabine, Texas
Gender Male
Birth Date 23 Apr 1879
Affiliate Publication Title World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas
Affiliate Publication Number:
Affiliate ARC Identifier 576252
GS Film number 4186327
Digital Folder Number 004186327
Image Number 02374


Citing this Record:
"United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XPRF-G6K : accessed 11 Apr 2014), William Edward Smith, 1942; citing ARC identifier 576252, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 4186327.

Obituary

William H. Smith Succumbs at 84


Bronson, Tex., Aug. 30 (Special)

William H. Smith, 84, died today at this home here after a lengthy illness. He was a retired farmer.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Starr Funeral Home with the Rev. Clarence Howell officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Sinia Cemetery.

Survivors are this widow: four sons, Hilrey Smith of Trinity, Noble Smith of Leesville, La., Will Smith of Hemphill, and S. Furrell Smith of Kirbyville; two daughters, Mrs. Vera Perkins of DeRidder, La., and Mrs. Sybil Smith of Hemphill; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Ellis Savell of Bronson, Mrs. Cordelia Worrell and Mrs. Susie O'Banion of Hemphill; four step-sons, Bob Cunningham of Hemphill, Tom and Henry Cunningham of Idaho, and Fate Cunningham of Bronson; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

From Newspapers.com, The Times Shreveport, Louisiana, Fri. Aug 31, 1962, Page 4


(Research):


Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 2
Enumerated 2 and 4 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 69 Sheets 1B and 2A Stamped 108
19-19
McDaniel, L L Head W M Oct 1860 39 M Tx Miss Tx Farmer
McDaniel, Lydia Wf W F Nov 1857 42 M 6/5 Tx MIss Miss
McDaniel, Richard F Son W M Aug 1879 20 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
McDaneil, Genie M Dtr W F Apr 1884 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
McDaniel, Lena E Dtr W F Aug 1887 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
McDaniel, Ila M Dtr W F Aug 1890 9 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
McDaniel, Minnie O Dtr W F March 1893 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Mrs. Minnie Sister W F Nov 1879 20 M o Tx Miss Tx Farm Laborer
Smith, William Brother-in-law W M Apr 1879 21 M O Tx Tx Tx
Phelps, Fred Boarder W M Aug 1851 48 Wd La NC GA Farmer

William married Minnie Mozelle McDaniel on 14 Jan 1900 in Sabine County, Texas. Minnie (daughter of Samuel William McDaniel and Martha Ann Martin) was born on 24 Nov 1879 in Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas; died on 10 Apr 1946 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Mount Sinai Cemetery, Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Minnie Mozell Smith
Event Type Death
Event Date 10 Apr 1946
Event Place Jasper, Jasper, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 24 Nov 1879
Birthplace Sabine, Texas
Father's Name S W Mcdaniel
Mother's Name Martha Ann Martin
Certificate Number 18467
GS Film number 2218356
Digital Folder Number 005145012
Image Number 02151



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K39D-22J : accessed 11 Apr 2014), Minnie Mozell Smith, 10 Apr 1946; citing certificate number 18467, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2218356.

Notes:

FindAGrave shows him as a son of William Washington COATS (1841-???) and Amanda Elizabeth Coats (nee Bustin) Eason (1845-1888).

Name: William Pollack Coats
Death Date: 12 Feb 1934
Death Place: Broaden, San Augustine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: W
Death Age:
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1868
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Anlenie Coats
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence: Broodden, San Augustine County, Texas
Cemetery: Pineland Cemetery
Burial Place:
Burial Date: 13 Feb 1934
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2115986
Digital Film Number: 4165968
Image Number: 2785
Reference Number: CN9534
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Hurricane Creek, Beat 5
Enumerated 22 Jun 1900
SD 5 ED 28 Sheet 16A Stampted 315
224-224
Coats, William Head W M Feb 1862 38 M 3 Ala Ala Miss Teamster
Coats, Lula Wf W F Nov 1870 29 M 13 4/4 Ala Miss Miss
Coats, Fred Son W M July 1894 7 S Miss Ala Miss
Coats, Willie Son W M Feb 1896 4 S Miss Ala Miss
Coats, Walter Son W M Feb 1897 3 S Miss Ala Miss
Coats, Susia Dtr W F Aug 1899 9/12 S Miss Ala Miss
Yeager, Mary Border W F Feb 1847 53 S Ala Va Ala Cook

1910 Census
Texas, Jackson County, JP 3
Enumerated 19 and 20 Apr 1910
SD 9 ED 135 Sheet 4A
55-55
Coats, William Head M W 41 m 22 Ala Ala Miss Farm Labor
Coats, Lula V Wf F W 38 m 22 12/6 Miss Miss SC
Coats, Frank L Son M W 18 S Miss Ala Miss Laborer Odd Jobs
Coats, William Jr Son M W 14 S Ala Ala Miss Helper Farming
Coats, Walter Son M W 12 S Miss Ala Miss
Coats, Susie Dtr F W 10 S Miss Ala Miss
Coats, Pauline Dtr F W 3 S Miss Ala Miss

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 2
Enumerated 21 and 22 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 17A
329-327
Coats, Wm P Head m W 52 M Ala Ala Miss Farmer
Coats, Lula V Wf F W 49 M Miss Miss Miss
Coats, Susie Dtr F W 20 S Miss Ala Miss
Coats, Ella May F W 16 S Miss Ala Miss
Coats, Pauline Dtr F W 12 S Miss Ala Miss
Coats, James D Son m W7 S Tx Ala Miss

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 3
Enumerated June 10. 1930
ED 202-6 SD 19 Sheet 11B\\
36
Coat, William P Head M W 61 m 19 Ala Ala Miss Watchman RR Co
Coat, Lula V Wf F W 59 M 16 Miss Miss SC
Coat, James D Son M W 17 S Tx Miss Miss Laborer Odd Jobs

William married Lula Virginia Boswell about 1887. Lula was born on 3 Nov 1870 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi; died on 30 Jul 1952 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Pineland Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

White and Toole show her first name as Virginia, but other sources indicate she was known by Lula. FindAGrave shows her as Lula Virginia Boswell, a daughter of James Boswell (1831-1884) and Mary Elizabeth Page (1839-1890).

Texas Death Record
Name: Lula Coats
Death Date: 30 Jul 1952
Death Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: W
Death Age: 81 years 8 months 27 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 03 Nov 1870
Birthplace: ...Ewanee, Mississippi
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: no record
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: no record
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Cemetery: Pineland Jackson
Burial Place: Hemphill, Texas
Burial Date: 31 Jul 1952
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2075088
Digital Film Number: 4167316
Image Number: 1443
Reference Number: cn 34519
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976



(Research):
Census Listings:

COULD this be Lula with her family in 1870? This would be possible ONLY if the date of birth shown on her Texas Death Certificate, 3 Nov 1870, is incorrect. The Elalia Boswell below was born in February 1870.

1870 Federal Census
Mississippi, Lauderdals County, P.O. Meridan
Enumeratd 30 July 1870
Page 97 Stamped 69
460-460
Boswell, Samuel M 45 M W Farmer $750 Ala
Boswell, Hannah 38 F W Keeping Hopuse Ala
Boswell, Horace 17 M W Farm Laborer Miss
Boswell, Kinsey A 15 A W Farm Laborer Miss
Boswell, Buena A 13 F W Miss
Boswell, Leonora J 11 F W Miss
Boswell, Ida J 9 F W Miss
Boswell, Rufus M 6 M W Miss
Boswell, Lorenzo 4 M W Miss
Boswell. Alonso A 3 F W Miss
Boswell, Ulalia 4/12 F W Miss Feb





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