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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during World War II, he was a resident of Tallulah LA, and a drag line operator for Looney Bros, the nature of his business was described as "dig ditches etc." His date of birth was shown as May 14, 1923, at Pioneer, Louisiana. His mailing address was c/o Mr. T. E. McGrew of Tallulah. He was married.

Death Notice, from the Lufkin Dailey Sentinel

Funeral for J.C. McGrew, 91, of Broaddus will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at Trinity Baptist Church, Broaddus with Bro. Don Lofton, Bro. Hugh Mixon and Bobby Jones Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Runnels Cemetery, San Augustine County. Mr. McGrew died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Lufkin. He was born May 14, 1923, in Pioneer, La. Wyman Funeral Home.

Full obituary, from the Wyman Roberts Website, also published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 13, 2014, page 12

Mr. J.C. "Keg" McGrew was born May 14, 1923, in Pioneer, Louisiana to the late Launa (Borders) and Thomas E. McGrew. He passed from this life on August 6, 2014, in Lufkin, Texas, attaining the age of 91 years, 2 months and 21 days.

Mr. McGrew was of the Methodist faith. During WWII he served in the U.S. Navy Seabees. He worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was working on the road constructions in Broaddus when he met and married his wife, Berniece Runnels McGrew. He had also worked as a contractor for Southwestern Bell installing concrete conduit lines which he had invented. While living in Houston, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He had a great love for fiddle music and was a member of the Texas Fiddle Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Luana McGrew; his beloved wife, Berniece McGrew; and brother, Tommy McGrew.

He is survived by his

Daughters: Lou Nell McLendon Jones & husband Bob of Pasadena

Carol Mead of Broaddus

Jane Lewis & husband Scott of Pasadena

Grandchildren: Lou Ann Rice, Bobby Jones, Travis Duncan, Brandi Pryor, Jamie Lewis, Tonya Lewis & Kayla Lewis

11 Great-Grandchildren & 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Sisters: Mary Pippin of Delhi, Louisiana

Laura Geese & husband Freddie of Tyler

Brothers: Tulley Borders & wife Joy of Kilgore

Dub Borders & wife Shirley of Gilbertsville, Pa.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 8, 2014, 2:00 P.M. at Trinity Baptist Church in Broaddus, Texas with Bro. Don Lofton, Bro. Hugh Mixon and Bobby Jones Jr. officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening, 5:00 til 8:00 p.m., at Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Runnels Cemetery in San Augustine County.

- See more at: http://www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/725/James_McGrew/obituary.html#sthash.lY8ZrcD9.v7rVzSqU.dpuf

James married Bernice "Bonnie" Loice Runnels on 16 Jan 1948. Bernice (daughter of Edgar Ellis Runnels and Beulah Carey Fullen) was born on 1 Nov 1919 in Broaddus, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 5 Aug 2013 in Broaddus, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
August 14, 2013, Page 14

Bernice "Bonnie" McGrew, (age 93) was born November 1, 1919, in Broaddus, Texas, to the late Edgar Ellis Runnels and Beulah (Fullen) Runnels. She entered into rest at her residence in Broaddus with her loving family gathered around her on Monday, August 5, 2013.

She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Broaddus Order of the Easter Star, where she served as Past Matron several times. Her life consisted of many qualities; she was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, homemaker, seamstress and beautician. She loved being around people. She always made sure that she was dressed well for the occasion. She wanted to look her best at all times.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 65 years, J.C. McGrew (whom she married on January 16, 1948) of Broaddus, Texas; daughters, Lou Nell McLendon Jones and husband Bob of Pasadena, Carol Mead of Broaddus, Jane Lewis and husband Scott of Pasadena; grandchildren, Lou Ann Rice, Bobby Jones, Travis Duncan, Brandi Pryor, Jamie Lewis, Tonya Lewis, and Kayla Lewis; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, William Ray Runnels of Livingston; Sister, Juanita Harris of Huntington; sisters-in-law, Mary Pippen of Delhi, La., Laura Geese and husband Freddie of Tyler, Jenell Runnels of Spring; brothers-in-law, Tully Borders and wife Joy of Kilgore, Dub Borders and wife Shirley of Gilbertsville, Pa.; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Beulah Runnels; daughter, Evelyn Ann "Cookie" McLendon Morris; great-grandson, Kyle Keagle; brother, Edgar "Son" Runnels; sisters, Avenel Harvey, Maurine Harvey; nephew, Jimmy Wagner.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 8, 2013, 2:00 P.M., Trinity Baptist Church, Broaddus, with Bro. Don Lofton, Bro. Hugh Mixon, and Bobby Jones officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 5 til 8 P.M. at Trinity Baptist Church, Broaddus, Texas. Pallbearers will be Charles Lynn Williams, Billy Joe Williams, Jimmy Dale Williams, Bobby Keith Williams, Randy Williams and Duane Williams.

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was farming in Floyd, West Carroll Parish, LA, and supporting his wife and parents. He was Tall, medium build, with brown hair and eyes.

Wynema McGrew shows he was married three time, to Laura Bullock, Nettie Williams and Margaret Ann Baer.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Census
Louisiana, West Carroll Parish, Ward Two
Enumerated 3 Apr 1930
ED 62-2 SD 3 Sheet 2A Stamped 140
25-26
McGrew, Irving Head M W 34 M 23 La La La Salesman Cattle
McGrew, Leura Wf F W28 M 15 La Ga La
McGrew, T. E. Jr. Son M W 11 S La La La
McGrew, James Carroll Son M W 6 S La La La
McGrew, Mary E Dtr F W 3 5/12 S La La La
26-27
McGrew, G C Head M W 73 M La Tn Tn
McGrew, Elizabeth Wf F W 63 M La Miss Tx

Thomas married Launa Bullock on 15 Apr 1917 in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. Launa was born on 22 Feb 1902 in Louisiana; died on 8 Jan 1986 in Rusk County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew show her as a daughter of John and Minnie Bullock of Pioneer LA. The obituary of her son, James Carroll McGrew, instead shows his mother as Launa Borders. It appears this may be her name at her death, as James Carroll also had listed as surving him a brothers [step?] Tulley Borders and Dub Borders. It is therefore assumed that Bullock is her maiden name.

Notes:

EDGAR RUNNELS 23 Sep 1894 May 1976 75929 (Broaddus, San Augustine, TX) (none specified) 461-20-1581 Texas

Edgar + Beulah Carey Fullen. Beulah (daughter of James Jackson "Jack" Fullen and Willie Genettis "Nettie" Ruth Cooper) was born on 26 May 1899 in Texas; died on 30 Aug 1993 in Shelby County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BEULAH RUNNELS 26 May 1899 30 Aug 1993 75929 (Broaddus, San Augustine, TX) (none specified) 459-17-4236 Texas

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that he was named for his grandfather, and called "Lum." He filed for a homestead grant and was given 160 acres just south of his brother, James Calvin, on Lapine Road. In Dec. 1910, he deeded this property to John McGrew, a son of William L. McGrew, who was a son of George Washington McGrew. As of the 1910 census, Columbus G. and Lisabeth J. had been married 28 years and had three children, two of whom were living. [The number and status of their children agrees to the 1900 census.] Only Thomas E. was still at home. Columbus was a farmer and owned his farm free of mortgage and Thomas was listed as a farm laborer.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1900 Census
Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Ward 9
Enumerated 20 Jun 1900
SD 5 ED 95 Sheet 14A Stamped 197
236-238
McGrew, Columbus Head W M Nov 1856 43 M 19 La Miss Ala Farmer
McGrew, Elizabeth Wf W F May 1866 34 M 19 3/2 La Miss Miss
McGrew, Sarah A Dtr W F Aug 1884 15 S La La La
McGrew, Ervin Son M W Apr 1894 6 S La La La

1930 Census
Louisiana, West Carroll Parish, Ward Two
Enumerated 3 Apr 1930
ED 62-2 SD 3 Sheet 2A Stamped 140
25-26
McGrew, Irving Head M W 34 M 23 La La La Salesman Cattle
McGrew, Leura Wf F W28 M 15 La Ga La
McGrew, T. E. Jr. Son M W 11 S La La La
McGrew, James Carroll Son M W 6 S La La La
McGrew, Mary E Dtr F W 3 5/12 S La La La
26-27
McGrew, G C Head M W 73 M La Tn Tn
McGrew, Elizabeth Wf F W 63 M La Miss Tx

Giles married Elizabeth Jane Campbell on 11 Jul 1881 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Elizabeth was born on 3 May 1866 in Louisiana; died on 28 Jun 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that she was a daughter of Albert Russell Sr. and Matilda Jane (Gilcrease) CAMPBELL.

Notes:

Married:
Louisiana, Marriages, 1718-1925
C. McGrew to E. J. Campbell 11 July 1881 Ouachita

Notes:

His birth information, as shown in the scan of BIRTHS recorded in the Fullen bible, was as follows:

Jack 1876

The information on his draft registration for World War I shows that his full name was Jack John Fullen, and that his date of birth was February 22, 1874. He registered on September 12, 1918, and was shown as being married to Mrs. Nettie Fullen, and as a farmer in Freestone, Navarro County, Texas. His death certificate showed his DOB as February 22, 1875, and indicated his parents were Jim Fullen and Elizabeth Parker. He was listed a Farmer. The informant was Mrs. Gladys Atteberry, presumably his daughter.

Ameth Carmichael shows that Jack FULLEN married (1) Nettie COOPER and that he married (2) Mary WATKINS.

(Research):
Census Information:

1910 Federal Census Texas, San Augustine, 5 J-Pct, District 142
183-184
FULLEN, Jack J. Head M w 35 M1 14 Texas US US Farmer
FULLEN, Nettie Wife F W 29 M1 14 6/6 Tx Tx Tx
FULLEN, Cora Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
FULLEN, Bula Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
FULLEN, Allen Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
FULLEN, Opal Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
FULLEN, Norman Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
FULLEN, Hoyt Son M W 1 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Federal Census Texas, Navarro, JP 6, ED 166
267-272
FULLEN, J J Hd M W 44 M TX TX Mississippi Farmer
FULLEN, Willie J Wife F W 38 M TX TX TX
FULLEN, Allen Son M W 18 S TX TX TX Farm Laborer
FULLEN, Opal Son* F W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
FULLEN, Norman Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
FULLEN, Hoyt Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
FULLEN, Gladys Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
FULLEN, Arlis Dillon Son M W 4 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx
LUCAS, Curtis Grandson M W 3/12 Tx Tx Tx

*Daughter was written first, and then SON was written over the top of daughter

1930 Federal Census Texas, Harris County, Houston, District 6 3302 North Main
#318-318
FULLEN, Jack J Head R $3000 M W 55 M 21 Tx Tx Tx
FULLEN, Nettie Wife F W 49 M 16 Tx Tx Tx
FULLEN, Norman Son M W 24 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Sawmill
FULLEN, Hoyt Son M W 21 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Lumbermill
FULLEN, Gladys Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
FULLEN, Dillion Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
FULLEN, Tommy Son M W 10 Tx Tx Tx

Ameth Carmicheal (Amy Fullen) notes that he married second a Mary WATKINS. I don't think this is correct. The Jack Fullen listed below was born circa 1859. The Jack Fullen listed in the census extracts above was born ca 1876. This is a significant age difference. Other sources show that the Jack Fullen below was actually Harrom Jackson Fullen, born in Comanche County (according to his family), or Tarrant County (according to his death certificate). Harrom Jackson Fullen and Mary Watkins were married ca 1874 or 1875 in Comanche or Coleman County, Texas.


J. M. WATKINS Self M Male W 25 MO Laborer KY IN
Mahala WATKINS Wife M Female W 18 TX Keeping House SC SC
Jack FULLEN BroL M Male W 21 TX Laborer AR MO
Mary L. FULLEN Sister M Female W 23 MO Keeping Hosue KY IN
Lizzie FULLEN Niece S Female W 4 TX --- -
J. T. MCINNIS Other S Male W 26 MS Farmer MS MS Source Information:
Census Place Precinct 4, Llano, Texas
Family History Library Film 1255317
NA Film Number T9-1317
Page Number 498B

(Medical):See attached sources.

James married Willie Genettis "Nettie" Ruth Cooper about 1896. Willie (daughter of John M. Cooper and Anna M. Pounds) was born about 1881 in Texas; died on 10 Oct 1933 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Runnels Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Marriage Information, as shown in the scan of the UNIONS page of the Fullen's Family Bible, was shown as follows:

Jack and Nettie 1899