Joe Ellis Vanscoy

Van married Virginia Mable Payne. Virginia (daughter of Joseph Ray Payne and Mabel Lyles) was born on 5 Aug 1917 in Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma; died on 29 Sep 1947 in Pauls Valley, Garvin County, Oklahoma; was buried on 1 Oct 1947 in Marlow Cemetery, Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died young, in her twenties, from cancer. Not listed in the Will of Hattie Payne, who died in 1956.

VanScoy Funeral On Wednesday (Virginia Mable (Payne) VanScoy

Duncan Banner Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1947 Pg. 8 Transcribed by C. R. Strong 11-29-2003

Marlow. - The funeral service for Mrs. Virginia Payne VanScoy, 30, who died yesterday in a Pauls Valley hospital of a three months illness, will be at 2.30 p. m. tomorrow in the First Methodist Church here with the Rev. J. Paul Grooms officiating, assisted by the Rev. Oscar Fontaine, pastor of the Pennsylvania Avenue Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. Burial will be in the Marlow Cemetery with the Callaway-Smith Funeral Home in charge.
Born August 5, 1917, in Marlow, Mrs. VanScoy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Payne, pioneer residents. She graduated from Marlow High School.
Survivors include the widower, Van VanScoy of the home at 2244 Northwest 14th, Oklahoma City, and two children, Joe Ellis and Phil; her parents, two brothers. Jodie (Joe D,) and Bill (William T.) Payne. Marlow; one sister, Mrs. Mary Lyn Wade, Oklahoma City; and her grandmother, Mrs. Hattie Payne, Marlow.

NOTE Headstone in Marlow Cemetery, Sect 11 Blk 59 (Lot 7), states b. 8-15-1917, d. 9-29-47

Notes:

A Military Discharge of a Joseph Ray Payne is recorded in Stephens County Courthouse Book 3, page 544. Not viewed.

In the petition of probate of his Will, filed in Stephens County Court, it is stated that Joseph Ray Payne died testate in Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma, on the 18th day of August, 1965, and that at the time of his death he was an actual bona fide resident of Marlow, and that he left surviving him the following:

Mabel Payne, wife, Marlow, OK Joseph Ray Payne, Jr, son, Marlow, OK Mary G. Purdum, daughter, c/o Woods, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK William T. Payne, son, 105 Washington Street, #2-A, Broken Arrow, OK Joseph Ellis Van Scoy, grandson, 2341 NW 31st Street, Oklahoma City, OK Philip Dale Van Scoy, grandson, 2341 NW 31st Street, Oklahoma City, OK

Joe (Ray) Payne, Sr. Local Prominent Resident Is Dead

Obit provided by Mary Gweliolyn (Marylyn) [Payne] Wade. Was a Xerox copy, apparently from the Marlow newspaper. Could not find one in the Duncan Banner. Transcribed by C. R. Strong 11-29-2003

Joseph Ray Payne, Sr. lifetime Marlow resident active many years in farming and ranching, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 12:30 a.m., in the local hospital. He had suffered ill health for some time. Born in Marlow on July 16, 1892, Payne was 73 years old. He lived here all his life and attended local schools. His marriage was in Marlow on July 28, 1911, to Mable(sic) Lyle.
Prominent in the farming and ranching fields for many years, in more recent years he had been retired. He was a member of the local First Methodist church. The family home is located at 511 N. Broadway.
Survivors include his wife of the home, two sons, Joseph R. Payne, Jr., Marlow, and William T.(Thomas) Payne, Tulsa, and one daugher, Mrs. Mary Lynn Purdum, Oklahoma City. Also there are seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral will be held Friday, August 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the First Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Clarence Ball, pastor. Burial will be in Marlow Cemetery with Callaway-Smith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Bearers will be John M. Briscoe, Jr., Jim Thompson, Ralph Abney, Jack Thompson, Seth Thompson, Ira Green, Hugh Gatlin, and Tip Graham.

NOTE Headstone in Marlow Cemetery, Sect 11 Blk 59, (Lot 4), states -- b. 7-16-1892 d. 8-18-1965

Joseph married Mabel Lyles on 5 Apr 1943 in Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma. Mabel was born about 1893; died about 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The daughter of T.B. and Mary Lyles. In her Will she declared "I am a widow, that I have three children, namely, Joseph Ray Payne, Jr., son, Mary G. Purdum, daughter; and William T. Payne, son; and that I have two grandsons, namely: Joseph Ellis Vanscoy and Phillip Dale Vanscoy, who are the sons of Virginia Vanscoy, my deceased daughter." Her Will was executed on September 20, 1972 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. The witnesses were Henry C. Bonney and Lucile L. Ray. It was filed in the District Court of Stephens County in October, 1977.

Mable Lyle was on the DAWES ORIGINAL CHOCTAW ROLLS. She is roll # 797, field # 797, Oct. 18, 1898. It states she is 5 years old at the time. Marylyn has copy of this framed, it can be found on microfilm in the Ft. Worth Fed Archives. There were several children, along with her parents, listed.

A number of her children and grandchildren are members of the Choctaw Nation. Some of Marllyn's grandchildren have received substantial scolorships from the Choctaw Nation.

Notes:

Married:
STEPHENS COUNTY MARRIAGES - 1907 - 1912 PAYNE, JOE 21 LYLES, MABEL 18 28 OCT 1911 MARLOW ST-2-364

He would have been born in approximately 1890 versus the year 1892 as derived from census records

Notes:

Kenneth Harvey states his full name was William Henry Harrison Payne, being named after the President. Throughout his life, however, he used the intials W.H., although Brooke Payne does record them as W.H.H.

Charles R. Strong found this short biography below in the Duncan, Oklahoma Genealogy Library in early November 1999.

HISTORY OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, Vol. 2, pp. 250-25l

By Luther B. Hill, A.B., The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago & New York, 1908

William H. Payne. One of the strong personal factors in the upbuilding of the town of Marlow, has been William H. Payne, whose career has been closely connected with this section of the old Chickasaw Nation and Oklahoma for a quarter of a century. In the town itself, since it was started, he has shown ample confidence and has invested his capital in enterprises that further the welfare of the place. He was the first president of the Bank of Marlow, and is the principal factor in the recently organized Payne Lumber Company. He has also erected a business house and two dwellings in the town.

Mr. Payne's career has not been monotonous nor without interesting change from boyhood to the present. Born in Shelby county, Missouri, April 1, 1851, he grew up through boyhood with educational advantages that resulted from the primitive surroundings of that time and locality. After his sixteenth year he began hiring out for farm work, and turned most of his wages over to his parents, as was the old custom. He lived at home until he was about twenty-five, and then, with team and wagon, pioneered his way to Texas, crossing Red river at Delaware Bend and making his first stop at Loren's ranch in Cooke county. He rented some land of Loren and made a corn and cotton crop, but from 1879 on for several years he followed the cattle trail as a cowboy, and in this occupation first went over the ground in the vicinity of the present town of Duncan. After his marriage he located on a farm in Montague county, Texas, and began housekeeping with an extremely limited equipment. From Montague county he moved into the Chickasaw Nation, and at Velma built up his interests both as farmer and stockman. Five years later he brought his home and business to the vicinity of Marlow, where he has since remained. At this writing he still has a lease and runs some five hundred head of cattle, but it is his intention to close this part of his career and continue along quieter lines of activity. With the opening of the Comanche country Mr. Payne got a claim in what is now Tillman county, and while his family lived there to prove it up, he continued his stock business in the Indian Territory, and without neglecting business finally secured a patent to his land. In addition he has purchased some six hundred acres in the same vicinity, and eight or ten tenants are engaged in the improvement and labor of production on his large farm.

Mr. Payne's personal history connects him with the south. Though he was born in Missouri, his grandfather, William C. Payne, was a native of Loudoun county, Virginia, and had lived a time in Kentucky before moving the family to Missouri. The Paynes were established in Shelby county as early as 1833, and there the grandfather finished his life, passing away in 1865, at seventy-six. His wife was Sarah Hamilton, who also died in Missouri, and their children were: William, who died in Shelby county; Thomas H., father of the Marlow citizen above mentioned; Levi N., who died at Shelbyville, Missouri. Thomas H. Payne, living in a new country and without much assistance from home, gained his schooling in a log cabin and had only a small amount of the world's culture. He became a plain, honest citizen, and a man of worth wherever he lived. During the war he served with the militia in defense of the Union. The last years of his life were spent in Texas, where he died in 1882. He was an active man in the Democratic party. He married Martha Marshall, whose father, Sam M. Marshall, was a Virginian who had first moved to Kentucky and then to Missouri. Martha Payne died at Marlow, Oklahoma, in 1904, having reared a family of ten children, namely: Elizabeth, wife of John O'Neil, of Duncan; Kate, wife of Thomas Joyner, of Oklahoma; Samuel M., of Stephens county; William H., whose career has been sketched; Winfield, near Red Moon, Oklahoma; Levi N., of Wewoka, Oklahoma; Josephine, wife of L. F. McClannahan, of Duncan; Lula, wife of Allison Scott, of Duncan; Thomas B., who died at Duncan, leaving four children; and Walter W., of Duncan.

William H. Payne married, in 1882, Mrs. Hattie A. Long. Her parents were John B. Brown and Adaline Trowbridge, Vermont people, whose other children were: John B., of California; Irene, wife of H. M. Case; Hiram, who died at Velma, Oklahoma; Hale J., of Los Angeles, California; and Joseph R., of Montrose, Colorado. Mrs. Payne was born at Quincy, Illinois, July 28, 1859, and by her first marriage has a son, Ed. H. Long, of Fort Worth, who married Myrtle Payne and has a son, Willie Virgil. Mr. And Mrs. Payne have two children, Joseph R. and Lee B.

From the notes of Ken Harvey:

1910 - Living in Wall Township (Marlow area) of Stephens Co., Oklahoma in 1910. They had a house servant, Pearl Ice (20).

William H. Payne donated a plot of land for the Marlow cemetery. One section was reserved for the Paynes. This Payne section was not large enough and is now full.

Charles Strong found the following obituary at the Oklahoma State Archives:

14 December 1917 DUNCAN BANNER

"Died

News of the death of Uncle Bill Payne, which occurred at home in Marlow Tuesday, came as a shock to numerous friends in Duncan. Death came suddenly and unexpectedly, he being in comparatively good health up to the time of his death.

Mr. Payne was one of the pioneer citizens of this country. He was a man well liked by all, a successful ranchman and business man, and his death has occasioned universal sorrow. He was a brother of W.W. Payne of this city, besides has many other relatives throughout this section.

Funeral services were held Marlow Wednesday, many friends paying a last mark of respect to deceased."

An obituary, found by Lynell Gentry Cordell, was also published in the Marlow Review on Thursday, December 13, 1917.

W.H. Payne Passed Away Monday Even'g

In the passing of William H. Payne, Marlow loses one of her pioneer citizens, a man of sterling worth and unblemished character. Mr. Payne was identified with the financial and executive interest of Marlow for many years. He was regarded with high esteem by all who knew him, and most by those who knew him best. Large in body, mind and heart, he lived daily the life of clean morals and justice. He was remarkably free from the petty quarrels and smallness that mar so many lives. Born in Shelbyville, Shelby county, Missouri, April 1, 1851, he grew to early manhood in the atmosphere of Kentucky hospitality and courtesy that makes northwest Missouri famous. At the age of 21 years he was identified with the Christian church of that place and never discarded the great moral principle of that faith. In the early days he moved to the country at a time when law and life were matters of little concern. In spite of thse enviroments he lived the hardy life of the pioneers and reared his family and built his home that is a credit to the community and worth of his service.

After some illness, he passed away on the 10th day of December, 1917, at his home surrounded by his loved ones whos knew him best and realized the full measure of his loss to them. He lived to the ripe age of 66 years, 8 months, and 9 days and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Marlow, Oklahoma.

His wife and children receive the unstinted sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sorrow, and his presence is missed by all. He died like he lived, free from emnity and bitterness.

The funeral service was held in his home at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 1917, conducted by Elder E. L. Kirtley and his lifelong friends Dr. P. L. Montgomery, T. L. Rose (?), C. Smyth....(remaining names illegible).

In a biography of his brother-in-law, John O'Neill, he was referenced as "William, a farmer at Marlow."

William married Harriet "Hattie" Adaline Brown on 11 Aug 1883 in Montague, Montague County, Texas. Harriet (daughter of John Burns Brown and Adeline Regina Trowbridge) was born on 28 Jul 1859 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois; died on 12 Jun 1956 in Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried on 14 Jun 1956 in Marlow Cemetery, Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Payne, Marlow, Dies

Duncan Banner Wed. June 13, 1956 Pg. 14 Transcribed by C. R. Strong 11-29-2003

(Special to the Duncan Banner)

Marlow. - Last rites for Mrs. Hattie Adaline Payne, 86[sic], of 514 West Gilkey, Marlow, will be held at 10:30 a. m. Thursday in the Callaway - Smith Funeral Chapel.
She died about 4:15 p. m. Tuesday after a 14-hour illness. She was born July 28, 1859, in Quincy, Ill. Mrs. Payne had been a member of the Baptist Church since the age of 14.
She was married to Edwin Long, November 29, 1877, in Galesburg. Ill. He died in 1880.
She was then married to William H. Payne in Montague, Tex., August 11, 1883.
They came to Velma, then Indian Terirtory (sic), in 1884 and three years later moved to Marlow where she has lived since. Payne, well known throughout the county was a cattleman. He died December 10, 1917.
Mrs. Payne is survived by two sons, Joseph R. of Marlow, and Lee of Oklahoma City, 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Bearers will be Bill Lawler, Alfred Pearce, Guy Taylor, Jess Adkins, Roy Scott, and Horace Wood.
Honorary bearers are Fred Gilbert, Brooks Hervey. Harris Gatlin, John Kent, 0. C. Sparks, Ollie Hcdgecoxe, 0. L. Tapp, Joe McArthur, John M. Briscoe Jr., D. L. Lindsay, Ira Green, P. B. Rabb, C. L. Briscoe, J. C. (Buck) Graham, J. Ad Wylie, Dr C. M Talley, John Talla, J. W Taylor, J. F. Callaway, and Ervin Lowe.
Burial will be in Marlow Cemetery.

Lynell Gentry Cordell supplied the following obituary, also for Mrs. Hattie Payne, from the Thursday, June 14, 1956 issue of The Marlow Review.

Local Pioneer, Mrs. H. Payne, Died Tuesday

Mrs. Hattie Adaline Payne, 95, well known pioneer resident, died Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in a local hospital following a brief illness of only about 12 hours. She had lived here 69 years.

She moved to Oklahoma in 1884 from Texas. She lived at Velma, Indian Territory, for three years and in 1867 moved to Marlow which had been her home since that time. Her home address was 514 West Jarboe.

Mrs. Payne was born in Quincy, Ill., on July 28, 1859. Her first marriage was to Edward Long at Galesburg, Ill. on November 29, 1877. He died in 1881. On August 11, 1883, she married William H. Payne at Montague, Tex., and he died on December 10, 1917. He was a pioneer rancher and cattle owner. She was a member of the Baptist church.

She is survived by her two sons, Joe R. Payne, Sr. Marlow and Lee B. Payne, Oklahoma City. Also there are eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and three great-great granchildren.

Funeral was held today, June 14, at 10:30 a.m. int he Callaway Smith Chapel conducted by Rev. Murphy Duncan, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Burial was in the Marlow Cemetery with Callaway-Smith Funeral HOme in charge of arrangements.

Bearers were W. F. Lawler, Alfred T. Pearce, J. W. Taylor, Jesse Adkins, Roy Scott and Horace Wood.

Honorary bearers were Joe R. McArthur, John Briscoe Jr., D. L. Lindsey, Ira Green, P V. Rabb, C. L. Briscoe, J. C. Graham, J A. Wylie, Dr. C. N. Talley, Fred Gilbert, Brooks Hervey, Harris Gatlin, John Kent, O. C. Sparks, Ollie Hedgcoxe, Guy Taylor, O. L. Tapp and John W. Talla.

NOTE Headstone in Marlow Cemetery, Sect 10 Blk 9 (Lot 1), states b. 7-28-1859 d. 6-12-1956

Charles Strong has a copy of the probated Will of Hattie A. (Brown) Payne from Stephens County, Oklahoma No. 3925.

The petition for probate stated that Hattie had departed this life at Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma on or about 12 June 1956, and that she left a total estate of approximately $6,000.

The names and places of residence of her heirs were as follows:

Lee B. Payne, Son, 514 W. Gilkey, Marlow, Oklahoma Joe Payne, Son, 511 Broadway, Marlow, Oklahoma/2408 Lincoln, Fort Worth, Texas Bill Long, Grandson, 2408 Lincoln, Fort Worth, Texas Idell Pafford, Granddaughter, 1708 Oakland, Fort Worth, Texas Hattie Mildred Shaw, Granddaughter, 514 W. Gilkey, Marlow, Oklahoma Kay Denice Shaw, Greatgranddaughter, 514 W. Gilkey, Marlow, Oklahoma

All heirs were of legal age.

Jesse Adkins of Marlow was executor.

Hattie had executed her will on 1 April 1952 in the presence of P.V. Rabb, Caroline S. Payne, and H.C. Payne.

Hattie left each of the above listed heirs the sum of $10, and Lee B. Payne was to receive the residue of all money; furthermore, she left her China Closet and all the contents to Mildred Shaw, and her Piano to Kay Denice Shaw, leaving the remainder of her property, including furniture, jewelry, and all other money to her son Lee B. Payne, "with full knowledge of the help and peace of mind which his love, care and affection has provided for me during my life time."

At the time of her death, Hattie was living at 514 West Gilkey, Marlow, Oklahoma. This was also the residence of one of her son's, Lee B. Payne. As the Will of Hattie Payne does not dispose of the home, it is not known if she was living with her son in his home, or if it was her home but had been transferred to Lee prior to her death. Also living in the home on West Gilkey with Hattie and Lee were Hattie Mildred Shaw, granddaughter, and Kay Denice Shaw, Great Granddaughter.

Notes:

Married:
1887 - Montague County Marriage Book A, page 59 states that the ceremony was conducted by W. J. Jackson, Ordained Minister of the Gospel.