Pawnee M. Oliver

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The San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, May 13, 1999, Page 5

Pawnee Sykes

Funeral (services) for Pawnee Sykes, 75, of Geneva, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 10 at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jim Moss officiating. Burial was at the Myrtle Springs Cemetery in Geneva.

Ms. Sykes died May 7 at her residence in Geneva. She was born Feb. 14, 1924 in Sabine County to Theodore Oliver and Pearl Horne.

Mrs. Sykes operated a farming and ranching operation in Geneva. During World War II she was employed with the Aircraft Industry in California. She was also employed as an insulator with a local insulation company and was employed with Rodney Horne Independent postal transportation contractor for several years.

She was a member of Geneva Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Johnny Ralph Sykes of Geneva.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, May 2011)

Pawnee married Johnny L. Sykes after 1944. Johnny was born on 19 Sep 1917; died on 24 Nov 1958; was buried in Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Geneva, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Johnny Ralph Sykes was born on 2 Jun 1943 in California; died on 30 Apr 2017 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Geneva, Sabine County, Texas.

Notes:

His death certificate shows him as a son of Ed Oliver and Anna Mitchell. The informant was his daughter, Mrs. Pawnee Sikes. His occupation was shown as retired farmer. In her annotated transcription of the Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary shows that his grave was marked with a concrete mount to the right of the marker for Paunee M. SYKES.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Theodore married Pearl Horne. Pearl was born after 1901; was buried in Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Geneva, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In her annotated transcription of the Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary shows that her grave was marked with a concrete mount to the right of the marker for Paunee M. SYKES.

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At the time of the 1900 Sabine County, Texas census, he lived with his Aunt Martha Oliver Meador and her husband. He was shown as age 23, and appears to have been married to a 22 year old Anna M, born in Texas. Eddie was incorrectly listed as a brother-in-law of James Meador. His parents lived next door. In 1920, he and Anna were living next door to Martha and James Meador.

Edward married Martha Joanna "Anna" Mitchell before 1900. Martha (daughter of Joe Mitchell and Susan "Sue" Priscilla Drawhorn) was born on 17 Nov 1877 in Texas; died on 27 Jul 1971 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Geneva, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Martha Joanna Oliver
Death Date: 27 Jul 1971
Death Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 96 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1875
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Joe Mitchell
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Suzan Drawhorn
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2223291
Digital Film Number: 4169333
Image Number: 273
Reference Number: 51856
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Notes:

McDaniel's transcription of the 1900 Sabine County, Texas census lists the family as follows:

Precinct 8 103/103
Oliver, George Head M W 48 M TX TN SC Farmer
Oliver, Mary E Wife F W 25? M GA GA GA (age is either in error, OR this is a second wife)
Oliver, Ida Dau F W 20 S TX TX GA
Oliver, Cassie Dau F W 18 S TX TX GA
Oliver, Mattie Dau F W 15 S TX TX GA
Oliver, Anna Dau F W 12 S TX TX GA
Oliver, Ludie Dau F W 9 S TX TX GA
Jones, Jane S(ister)-in-law F W 49 M TX TX GA

Household #21-21 in Precinct 8 is headed by 44 year old Samuel Jones from Georgia. He is married to 39 year old Texanna . Living in their home is 23 year old Vessie Oliver, listed as a nephew. It is not known how, or if, Samuel and Jane Jones (above) are related.

The Oliver's listing on the 1920 census shows the following:

Pr 8 116-116
Oliver, G.G. Head M W 68 M TX TX TX
Oliver, Mary Wife F W 71 M GA GA GA

George married Mary E. "Mollie" Jones before 1875. Mary was born about 1855 in Georgia; died after 1920; was buried in Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Geneva, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In her annotated transcription of the Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary indicates that no dates were given, but suggests dob of Oct 1848 and dod after 1920. She shows her as a daughter of J. D. and Sallie A. Jones.

Notes:

Name: Joe Mitchell
Death Date: 04 Mar 1934
Death Place: San Augustine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 83 years 2 months 1 day
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 03 Jan 1851
Birthplace: Georgia
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: J.J. Mitchell
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence:
Cemetery: City Cemetery
Burial Place:
Burial Date: 05 Mar 1934
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2115988
Digital Film Number: 4165961
Image Number: 1794
Reference Number: cn 14903
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Joe married Susan "Sue" Priscilla Drawhorn. Susan was born on 12 Aug 1856 in Texas; died on 25 May 1921 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in San Augustine City Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]