Aubra George Jacks

Notes:

Bio written and posted by Ronald Barlow, on his Farm Road 1 - From one end to the other facebook group:

There'll never be another George Jacks.

George was one of the smartest and most reliable men I've ever worked with.

It didn't take me long to figure out that if I had a mechanical problem that I couldn't solve, whether it be on a car or truck, or a tractor, or a hay baler, just ask George to look at it.

George was not much of a team player.
He flew solo most of the time.

His mind was too focused and worked too fast to be patient enough to tolerate the foolishness of us who lacked the ability to focus only on the task at hand to see it through to completion with no distractions.

I believe that if George had survived long enough to have been under a car hood at the time of the Rapture, that he would have asked Jesus for a few more minutes to finish torqueing some bolts.

Me and George worked well together.

If something mechanical or electronic didn't do what it was designed to do, I'd tell George what I had seen or heard or felt or smelt right before something quit working, and then take maybe a few more seconds to tell him what I had ruled out as the culprit.

...and then I backed out of the way and waited on this genius to ask me for assistance...which wasn't very often.

George didn't like anybody hovering over his shoulder.

Nor, did he like taking directions from people that liked barking orders.

Tell him what you knew about the problem, then back off and let him at it.

A couple of years ago, my old Dodge pickup wouldn't crank in the high school parking lot at Pineland.It was late at night, and as usual, I was the last one leaving, because I had stood around talking too long after the meeting was over.

My battery was strong and the engine turned over just fine, and after a quick check under the hood, I ascertained that the spark plugs were firing.

There was a quarter-tank of gas in the tank...and I hadn't noticed anything unusual pulling in earlier that evening.

I called George.

Other than the time it took him to get out of his recliner, put on his overalls and his shoes, and drive the two or three miles to Pineland, he had me headed home within two or three minutes after his arrival...with a hammer tap to the bottom of the fuel pump, which was inside the gas tank, underneath the pickup bed.

A call to almost anybody other than George would have eventually involved a chain or a tow truck, lifting the bed off the truck frame, replacing the fuel pump, many hours of labor, a big bill, and me being afoot for at least a full day.

I gave George a $20 bill and we were both back in our recliners within ten or fifteen minutes.

George was hard-headed. He wouldn't waste time doing something useless just because someone else thought they knew more than him.

George didn't waste words.
When he spoke, I listened.
I knew that he wasn't going to say it twice, and it was well thought out before he said it.

It didn't matter what we were working on, George was the master and I was the assistant.
I might be the boss of the fifty other people working around us, but I was just the apprentice handing tools, or turning keys, or pushing clutches or running for parts for George.

It worked much better that way.

I know other folks that couldn't work with George.
Some called him "contrary" or "ornery."
Most never learned to leave the chit-chat or b.s. aside until the work was done.

Others besides me that knew the value of having a "George" around, included Frank Shaver, Welden Elliott and Don Tate. George helped us get to where we got.

I called him often.
?and always got the right answer.

I'll be lost for a time without George.
I know plenty of good mechanics, but none like George.
I miss you already, George. I hope the Good Lord's got a set of tools waiting for you.

Aubra George Jacks, 65, of Pineland, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his residence.

George was born December 23, 1953 in Pineland, Texas to Marvin Edward Jacks and Elease Tatom Jacks.

He was a lifetime resident of Sabine County and a graduate of West Sabine High School.
He was a Master Mechanic for West Sabine ISD.

George had also been a member of the Pineland Volunteer Fire Department for several years and had also been a member of the Bronson VFD and the FFA.

George enjoyed spending time with his family and their trips to Disney World. He also enjoyed reading and studying science, math, and history.

George is survived by his mother, Elease Tatom Barrow; son, Justin Chandler and wife, Audrey, of Leesvile, Louisiana (formerly of Fairmount); daughter, Breanne Jacks and fiance', Robbie Schauer, of Justin, Texas; brother, Benny Edward Jacks of Pineland, Texas; sisters, Marcell Jacks Gilbert and Billie Barrow Simpson, both of Pineland, Texas; and two grandchildren, Cason and Colton.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas.

Graveside services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 in Jacks Cemetery on Maple Street in Pineland, Texas under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. David Ebarb officiating.

Online condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, January 30, 2019, Page 8

Notes:

His Texas Death Certificate shows he was a self employed Log Hauler. He died of a crushed chest and neck fracture after a tree feel and struck him in his back.

Marvin married Elease Tatom before 1951. Elease (daughter of Aubry Elmon Tatom and Winnie Marie McDaniel) was born on 15 Jan 1930 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; died on 17 Jan 2023 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 20 Jan 2023 in Jacks Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

Elease Barrow, 93, of Pineland, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Legacies Nursing and Rehab in Hemphill, Texas.

Elease was born in Pineland, Texas on January 15, 1930 to Elmon Tatom and Winnie Marie McDaniel Tatom. She was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and worked for many years as a dietitian with West Sabine ISD. She loved gardening and crocheting.

She is survived by her son, Benny Jacks of Pineland; daughters, Marcell Gilbert of Pineland and Billie Simpson and husband, Mark, also of Pineland; four grandchildren, Beverly, Barbara, Betsy Jo and Breanne; eight great grandsons; one great great granddaughter; and numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Andy Rogers officiating.

Burial will follow services in Jacks Cemetery, Pineland, Texas with Terry Craig, Thomas Young, Caleb Young, Drew Scott, Cameron Craig and Justin Chandler serving as pallbearers.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.

Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, January 25, 2023, page 4

Notes:

He was a pulp wood trucker. He died as a result of an auto accident.

Marion married Bessie Beatrice Wood on 19 Nov 1921. Bessie (daughter of Thomas E. "Edd" Wood, Jr. and Amelia Melvina "Vinie" Carrico) was born on 20 Nov 1902 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; died on 29 Nov 1973 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Jacks Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Name Bessie Beatrice Jacks
Event Type Death
Event Date 29 Nov 1973
Event Place Jasper, Jasper, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 20 Nov 1902
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Ed Wood
Mother's Name Melvinia Carrico
Informant Mrs. Ethel Droptini (Daughter)
Certificate Number 102911
GS Film number 2242963
Digital Folder Number 005145939
Image Number 00330

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K36T-9VP : accessed 16 Mar 2014), Bessie Beatrice Jacks, 29 Nov 1973; citing certificate number 102911, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2242963.

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Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated April 29, 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 8B
Connecting Plainview High School with Spring Hill and Pineland Road
111-115
Aubry E Tatom Head 29 M W 29 M 26 No Yes Tx Tx Tx Farm
Winnie Tatom 22 Wife F W M 19 No Yes Tx Tx La
Elease Tatom 0 Daughter 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Aubry married Winnie Marie McDaniel. Winnie (daughter of Francis Richmond McDaniel and Louvella "Ella" Impson) was born on 31 Oct 1907 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 8 Jul 1980 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His date of birth in the book Sabine County Historical Sketches and Genealogical Records is shown as 28 Mar 1868. This is also the date shown on FindAGrave, and his Texas Death Certificate. Census records indicate he may have actually been born between 1872-1874.

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Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr No 3
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 70 Sheet 4B
70-70
Jacks, Jesse H Head W M Mar 1872 28 M 4 Tx Miss Miss Farming
Jacks, Estella Wf W F Sept 1877 22 M 4 1/1 Tx Tx ---
Jacks, Clara S Dau W F Aug 1898 1 S Tx Tx Tx

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr No 6
Enumerated 5 May 1910
SD 2 ED 3 Sheet 30B
176-176
Morris, Mollie Head F W 63 Wd Ala NC GA Farming
Woods, Nannie Sister F W 68 Wd Ala NC Ga
Jacks, Jessie Boarder m W 35 Wd Tx Tx Tx Laborer Lumber Mill
Jacks. Lizzie Boarder F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Jacks, Delma Boarder F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Carrico, Minnie Grdtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP One
Enumerated 31 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 168 Sheet 25B
Bronson Hemphill Road
496-515
Jacks, Jesse Head M W 50 M Tx La Miss Farmer
Jacks, Clara S Dtr F W 21 S Tx Tx Tx
Jacks, Marion G Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Jacks, Velma Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 29 Apr 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 9B
Lower Hemphill and Bronson Saded?? Public Road
Jacks, Jesse Head M W 60 Wd 25 Tx Ga Ga M???ties Railroad
Jacks, Velma Dtr F W 25 Wd 19 Tx Tx Tx Cook Private Family
Jacks, Franie B Grd F W 2 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Clara S Dtr F W 31 M 25 Tx Tx Tx Laundress Private Family
McClelland, Ollie V Grddtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
McClelland, Mack Grdson M W 2 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Jesse married Stella Mays about 1896. Stella (daughter of George Washington Mays and Mary Elizabeth Iles) was born in Sep 1877 in Sabine County, Texas; died in Sep 1936; was buried in Lott Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

White and Toole show that she died ca 1935. Could she have actually died before 1910? Her husband, Jesse Jacks, is listed as widowed as of the 1910 census, married in 1920 but without Stella in the home, and widowed in 1930. They may have simply seperated, as they share a double gravemarker at the Lott Cemetery, and her date of death on this is shown as Sept. 1936.

Notes:

His grave marker reads EDD WOOD, 1873-1917, Gone But Not Forgotten

Thomas married Amelia Melvina "Vinie" Carrico on 21 Dec 1897 in Sabine County, Texas. Amelia (daughter of William David "Dee" Carrico and Mary Charlotte Gary) was born in Sep 1871 in Panola County, Texas; died in 1907 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The 1900 census shows her date of birth as Sep 1876, but her tombstone shows 1871-1907.

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Married:
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Groom's Name: T. E. Wood
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Bride's Name: A. M. Carrico
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Marriage Date: 21 Dec 1897
Marriage Place: , Sabine, Texas
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M59081-1
System Origin: Texas-VR
Source Film Number: 1005072
Reference Number: 2:QZW78V
Collection: Texas Marriages, 1837-1973

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From OLD TIMERS OF SABINE COUNTY, TEXAS by Virgie Speights

WILL TATOM March 28, 1963

When Will Tatom celebrated his 89th birthday Sunday, more than 150 persons attended the annual all-day celebration. A new 50 foot long table had been built in the yard of his home near Pineland, where he has lived for the past 50 years. Fifty-four of his 70 descendants were present including all nine of his children.

Mr. Tatom was in the midst of all the hubbub, chipper as could be, greeting friends and relatives from far and near, including several sets of twins these being scattered throughout the family. The little Saver twins, exactly 85 years younger than he, perched one on each knee while he remembered about his early life.

Born in the community in which he has lived his whole life, just southwest of Hemphill, he told of his early ancestors being early Sabine County settlers. His mother, the former Ella Dent, was a native of Georgia, but his father, Samuel Plummer Tatom was born at old Sabinetown, of parents who came from Mississippi. The family claims Indian ancestry, and Mr. Tatom does seem to possess the dignified bearing of an Indian chief.

Mr. Tatom has the reputation of being a steady, enthuisiastic worker. His first job was hauling freight by wagon and mule team before the days of railroads in Hemphill. He hauled freight from Many, Louisiana and Bronson, Texas for the early Hemphill merchants, including Ed Pratt, J.O. Toole and Taylor Morris. He still remembers the day he made his biggest paycheck. From Bronson he rushed to a printing press to Hemphill and then sped back to Bronson with a gasoline motor. For this long day's work, he received the magnificant sum of $10, which was really a handsome sum in those days.

Most of his livilhood was earned on the farm and he owned quite a sizable portion of land in his community, his holdings stretching from near Hemphill to quite close to Pineland.

As each of his children married, he gave 40 acres as a wedding present. For the boys, he added a horse. All except two of his children still live in this area, in the Pinehill and Plainview communities. Mrs. Ola Kemp, a daughter lives in Beaumont, Texas, and W. C. Tatom, a son, lives in Buna, Texas.

Mrs. Vernon Dubose, her husband and two children, live with her father in the old home. The others, who live near are Dewey, Elmon, Clyde, Claude, Grady, and Mrs. Edna King.

Mr. Tatom married Miss Delia White, also a native of Pinehill, in 1896. She died in 955, after 59 years of marriage.

(Medical):Senelity, Diabetes Mellitus

Samuel married Harriet Adelia "Delia" White on 7 Jan 1896 in Sabine County, Texas. Harriet (daughter of Amazia Vardeman "A. V." White and Ary Adney "Addy" Davidson) was born on 19 Dec 1874 in Pine Hill, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; died on 6 Mar 1955 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 7 Mar 1955 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Medical):See attached sources.

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Known as Mr. Mack. Was a logger, who recalls the days when rafting logs down the Sabine River to Orange was an annual trip. A log drive was an exciting adventure, full of surprises, but it was no place for any man or boy who could not swim well or who was afraide of a cold plunge into the deep waters, often full of timber for miles on end, which could be dangerous. Parents of one son and daughters Mrs. Edna White, Mrs. Bessie Kelly of Beaumont; Mrs. Essie Hamm and Mrs. Maida Harper of Dallas; Mrs. Cleo Hill of Tyler and Mrs. Winnie Tatom of Pineland.

At the time of the 1930 census, they were living in Jasper County, Texas.

Name: Francis Richmond Mcdaniel
Death Date: 09 Apr 1967
Death Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 87 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1879
Birthplace: Sabine Co., Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Levi Mcdaniel
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Lydia Smith
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence: Rural, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Pine Hill Cemetery
Burial Place: Sabine Co., Texas
Burial Date: 09 Apr 1967
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2138607
Digital Film Number: 4027152
Image Number: 663
Reference Number: cn 25415
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


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Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 2
Enumerated 22 April 1910
SD 2 ED 132 Sheet 5A Stamped 111
80-80
McDaniel, Richmond Head M W 30 M1 7 Tx Tx Tx
McDaniel, Ella Wf F W 24 M1 7 3/3 La La La
McDaniel, Edna Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx La
McDaniel, Winnie Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx La
McDaniel, Ella Dtr F W 6/12 S Tx Tx La

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 6 and 7 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 4A
65-65
McDaniel, F. Rich Head M W 41 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
McDaniel, Ellie Wf F W 37 M Ark La La
McDaniel, Edna L Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Ark
McDaniel, Winnie M Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Ark
McDaniel, Bessie M Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Ark
McDaniel, Velma Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Ark
McDaniel, Essie Dtr F W 2 11/12 S Tx Tx Ark
McDaniel, Richard L Son M W 7/12 S Tx Tx Ark

1930 Census
Texas, Jasper County, Precinct 2
Enumerated April 9, 1930
ED 121-6 SD 19 Sheet 2A Stamped 136
29-30
McDaniel, F. R. Head M W 50 M 27 Tx Tx Tx Salesman Raleigh Products
McDaniel, Ella Wf F W 39 M 15 Ark La La
McDaniel, Velma Dtr F W 17 S Tx La Ark
McDaniel, Essie Dtr F W 13 S Tx La Ark
McDaniel, R. L. Son M W 10 S Tx La Ark
McDaniel, Cleo Dtr F W 7 S Tx La Ark
McDaniel, Maidie Dtr F W 6 S Tx La Ark
McDaniel, Bessie Dtr F W 21 S Tx La Ark

Francis married Louvella "Ella" Impson on 4 Aug 1904. Louvella (daughter of Elias George Impson and Parthenia Carter) was born on 21 Jan 1885 in Arkansas; died on 12 Oct 1970 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Her family came to Texas from Monroe, LA at the turn of the century. They died soon after coming here."

Name: Ella Mcdaniel
Death Date: 12 Oct 1970
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 85 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1885
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Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: George E. Impson
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Mother's Name: Parthenia Carter
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Film Number: 2218909
Digital Film Number: 4169111
Image Number: 2242
Reference Number: 75279
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976