Elizabeth Morgan

Family/Spouse: John Vardeman. John (son of William Vardeman and Magdalene Peter(S)Son) was born in 1727 in Denmark; died in 1827 in Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married William MENEFEE.

Family/Spouse: William Pope. William was born before 1743; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Simon Cockrell Sr.

Notes:

She married a Mr. McCathey.

Family/Spouse: Nancy Wright. Nancy was born after 1751; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A William Vardeman is listed as being a resident of Natchez, Mississippi in 1789. (Feldman, ANGLO AMERICANS IN SPANISH ARCHIVES. p 199) It further indicates (p 216) that he was born in Kentucky.

According to Leatha Betts, William and brother (or son) John Vardeman took oath of Allegence 1 Dec. 1798 in Mississippi Territory, Southern Dist. William Vardeman and John Vardeman appear on 1810 Census Adams Co. Mississippi and William Vardiman appears on 1816 tax records, in Franklin Co. Mississippi

This appears to be the same William Vardimam (sic) listed in Franklin County, Mississippi (page 37) on the 1820 census index.

Household composition: 2 males under 10, one male 26-45 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-16, one female 26-45 no slaves

Family/Spouse: Ann Ayres. Ann was born after 1751; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Spalding. Mary was born about 1761; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Trousdale. Mary was born after 1766; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Possibly a son named Alexander who died young. No records proving this exist.

Notes:

Said to have married Rane McKINNEY.

Notes:

Per the Mississippi 1820 Census Index by Ronald Vern Jackson, Jeremiah Vardeman was listed on page 6 of the Pike County, Mississippi census.

His household composition was: one male age 16-26, one male age 26 to 45 four females under age 10, one female age 26 to 45

Leatha Betts (777 West 1000 South Woods Cross, UT 84087 (jlabetts@burgoyne.com)) emailed me that on the BLM land patents page she found "Jeremiah Vardeman purchased land in Jackson land office, 80.31 acres 1 Oct 1825 in Copiah Co. (just above Lawrence) Blck 26 Township 11 N Range 5 E.... as did...Elijah Vardeman who also purchased land 1 Oct 1825, in Jackson land office, 80.19 acres on Blk 35 11N township and 5E Range"

In the 1830 Index by Irene and Norman Gillis, a Jeremiah is shown in Madison County, Mississippi. His household composition at that time was: 2-1-0-1-0, 1-3-1-0-0

In 1840, a Jeremiah is listed in Holmes County, Mississippi, on page 26

J. Martin posted on Family Search that "Jeremiah served with a Mississippi militia company in the War of 1812 and afterward settled in the southwestern Mississippi County of Copiah, where a number of his relatives lived."

Family/Spouse: Richard Benjamin Burch. Richard was born in 1783 in Georgia; died about 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In a letter to Melinda Strong dated 31 March 2000, J.H. Vardaman, the Vardaman Family Historian, wrote "according to my records, there is no doubt that Amaziah Vardeman who married Unity Carter was a son of William and Ann (maiden name unknown but possibly Ayers) Vardeman. You asked if I had proof and the answer to that question is no. However, all information that I have states that they were father and son and there is no evidence whatsoever that would lead us to any other conclusion." It appears that Amaziah, and his brother Jeremiah, lived near each other in Pike County, Mississippi at the time of the 1820 census.

The Pike County, MS 1820 census, page 6, shows an "Am. Vardemon." (Ronald Vern Jackson's Index to this census incorrectly lists him as Am Vardemore). His household compositon is as follows: 1 male 16-26 and 1 male 26 to 45 1 female under 10, 1 female 26 to 45

IF this is the home of Amaziah and Una Vardeman, the 16 to 26 year old male could not be a son of theirs, as they were only married 5 years previously. Perhaps a brother or nephew? The female under 10 could be a daughter, name unknown, who was born before Polly. It might even be Polly, although her birthdate is supposed to have been in September, 1820.

Several lines down, Jeremiah Vardeman is also listed on the 1820 Pike County census. The composition of his household is: 1 male age 16-26, 1 male age 26 to 45 4 females under age 10, 1 female age 26 to 45

Leatha Betts (777 West 1000 South Woods Cross, UT 84087 (jlabetts@burgoyne.com)) emailed me that on the BLM land patents page "she found Amaziah Vardeman buying land 10 June 1826, at the Washington land office, 80 acres on Lawrence Co. Miss. Block 29 township 5N Range 10 E. Uney Massey is listed as purchasing land 10 Nov 1840, Block 20, Township 5N Range 10E.."

Jeremiah is again listed in the 1830 Mississippi Index, but neither Amaziah or Una could be found. The only Vardeman's listed in the 1830 Census Index (Irene & Norman Gillis) were as follows: Vardaman, Jno. Adams 00110-23110 Vardeman, Elijah Copiah 10100-10100 Vardiman, JeremiahMadison21010-13100 Vardiman, Sarah Franklin13100-01210

Leatha Betts informs me that the 1830 Pike County, Census was destroyed. This would explain why they are not listed in the index.

At the time of the 1840 Mississippi census, Una appears to be remarried to a Mr. Massey. It appears that Amaziah MAY have died sometime after 1826, when he bought land in Lawrence County, but before 1840, when Una was remarried. There is, however, an A. Vardeman in Adams County, Mississippi in 1840, on page 31. This microfilm should be examined as well. It may be a different person entirely. However, it is possible that Amaziah and Una divorced, and that he moved to Adams County without her.

Kathy Casagranda's "Sabine Parish The 1850 Census With Added Family Information" has Amaziah Vardeman's date of death as circa 3 April 1849. She informed me that this was based on a succession petition filed in Sabine Parish on this date. Leatha Betts emailed me this transcription of the petition. It is from a typewritten copy that was originally given to Lily Carter Thurman by Marie Greer in May 1966.

Succession of A. Vardeman, Eunice Carter, pet. for administration, filed 3 Apr 1849. to the Honorable James Taylor, Judge of 16th Judicial Dist. of the State of La. and Parish of Sabine: Petition of Eunice Carter, of parish aforesaid, respecti. represents that as widow of her deceased husband, Amaziah Vardeman and tutrix of her children, she prays to be appointed adm. of such property of her deceased husaband as beforesaid-etc. C. Chaplin, atty. for petitioner. Appraiser: James Campbell and Wm. I. Herring (?) Oath by Eunice Carter signed by Uney Masse, as adminstratrix. Bond Eunice Carter as principle and Redmund Carter and W. L. White as security on the 14th Apr 1849, witnessed by James Campbell and Amon T. Morris. Property sold at house of Viney or Uney Vardeman, witt. by R.W. Campbell and John Davis on Oct 7 1849, Auctioneer Nathan H. Bray. Receipt: in Succession of Amazirah Vardeman, Uney massey, Adm. to Ann I. White Receipt: Succession of Amazrah Vardeman, Uney Massey to Henry S. White

Could it be that it simply took more that 10 years to probate the Estate of Amaziah? Note he is listed as "deceased of the State of Mississipppi" and not as a resident of Louisiana. Kathy noted that "sometime folks died and their estate or property wasn't dealt with until the widow remarried or was going to remarry or the children became of age and wanted a partition of the property that belonged in part to them."

It appears that Eunice Carter Vardeman and Una Massa are the same person. When did she remarry, however, and when did Amaziah die?

Amaziah married Una (Eunice) Carter on 12 Dec 1815 in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Una (daughter of William Carter and Mary (Molly\Polly) Cotton Strickland) was born on 24 Sep 1793 in Louisiana; died on 6 Jun 1870 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Henry Jackson Powell. Henry was born on 20 Feb 1824 in Louisiana; died on 17 May 1903 in Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According the 1854 Sabine County Scholastic census, Mrs. Wallice had one daughter, Mary, enrolled in school.

Mary married Thompson "Finn" Wallace before 1845. Thompson was born about 1818 in Mississippi; died between 1851 and 1854 in Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Henry Strickland White, Sr after 1852 in Sabine County, Texas. Henry (son of Edward White and Elizabeth Strickland) was born about 1812 in Georgia; died on 10 Feb 1886 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann married Henry Strickland White, Sr before 1842 in Mississippi. Henry (son of Edward White and Elizabeth Strickland) was born about 1812 in Georgia; died on 10 Feb 1886 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jemimah married John Ragan White on 3 Aug 1843. John (son of Edward White and Elizabeth Strickland) was born on 9 Mar 1819 in Mississippi; died on 12 Jun 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Zeramia Williams Eddy Lane on 25 Dec 1873 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. Zeramia was born on 4 May 1843 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 15 Feb 1902 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Coleman Cemetery, San Augustine, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1880 census, Elizabeth and Pascal Clark were living next door to her mother, Mary (Vardeman) and step-father, Henry White.

Elizabeth married Paschal Clark in 1867 in Sabine County, Texas. Paschal (son of Elijah Clark and Jane Lagrone) was born on 7 Dec 1844 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 24 Dec 1902 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Griffin Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sophia was listed as a one year old at the time of the 1850 Lawrence County, Mississippi census.

However, she was not listed on Schluter's 1860 transcription of the Sabine County, Texas census. Nor was she listed on Toole's 1870 transcription. She was listed as part of the household in Toole & Speight's 1880 transcription however. Why was she missing from the earlier transcriptions? Perhaps the Joseph, age 12, who was listed only in 1860 actually should have been shown as Sophie. And in 1870, perhaps she was shown as Josephin

Sophie married Franklin L. Chandler on 31 Jul 1890 in Sabine County, Texas. Franklin was born in Jan 1838 in Mississippi; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A Mary Wallice (sic) was enrolled in the District 6 School in Sabine County in 1854.

At the time of the 1910 census, Josephine was shown as being the mother of 11 children, 10 still living. It therefore appears she was not the mother of three children living with she and Elias at the time of the 1780 census, John (b. 1865) and Sydney Ann (b. 1867) and Felix J. (b. 1868).

At the time of the 1920 Federal census she was living with her youngest daugher and son-in-law, Minnie and Elmer Butler, in San Augustine County.

Her headstone reads: "Come ye blessed - She lived and died a Christian - Beloved - How we miss you."

Obituary follows. Copied from FamilySearch, Public Memory:

In memory of Mrs. Elias Clark, who went away, leaving us for a better world on October 24th 1930. She was born Feb. 23rd 1851. She was married to Elias Clark in 1870. To this union was born eleven children. They are: C.B. Clark, L.T. Clark, J.E. Clark, T.F. Clark, W.E. Clark, Mrs. Agnes Cole, Mrs. Minnie Butler, all of whom are still living. Bruce Clark, Mrs. Anna McLemore, Mrs. Mattie Chandler and Mrs. Ara Anderson, who preceded her in death. There were also three step-children: John Clark, who died in early life, Mrs. J.W. Craig, who is also dead, and Felix Clark, who still survives. She left eighty grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren.
She professed faith in Christ in early life and joined the missionary Baptist Church. She was a charter member the the Antioch Church, and was a faithful and devout Christian.
Dear Mother was kind and true, meeting everyone with a smile. She always bore her trials with patience. It was so hard to give her up, but God's will must be done, not ours. We know it was a joyful hour for her when she heard the Dear Savior saying: "Enter Thou into the joy of the Lord. You have been faithful over a few things and I will make thee ruler over many things."
What more can be said? We know that a life like this can mean only a self sacrifice and loving service with heart and hands. Such a life she performed, not one day but every day, striving to help everyone she could.
Funeral service was held by Eld. E.M. Gentry at Antioch Church and her body was laid to rest in Antioch Cemetery to await the resurrection.
Committee: E.J. McGown, L.H. Chandler and Cora McLemore

Note - This obituary was written in October of 1930 in memory of Mary Josephine Wallace Clark. Antioch Church is the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Sabine County, Texas. The cemetery is Gravel Hill Cemetery adjacent to the church property. A copy of the following poem was written below the obituary.

To that beautiful land we call heaven,
The place where we all want to be
Is a road that leads onward and upward,
And a lone weary traveler we see.
An angel is hastening to open
The pearly gates far and wide,
Bidding this pilgrim welcome,
To the joy on the other side.
Who is the traveler fair angel?
Someone's sister or brother?
Oh, no far greater than these,
'Tis someone's precious mother.
She is a mother old and gray,
And bent with the passing years,
As she toils through sunshine and shadows
And up through the vale of tears.
It has been her lot to be happy.
And then came her saddest hours.
Many a bitter weed she has plucked,
That grew in her lovely flowers.
Oh, dear tired, weary mother,
If we friends and loved ones knew
How thy loving hands have guided us,
And steered us safely through.
author unknown

Mary married Elias Clark about 1870. Elias (son of Elijah Clark and Jane Lagrone) was born on 4 Jan 1843 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 24 Jul 1910 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann married John Alford about 1894 in Texas. John was born in Dec 1858 in Alabama; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Census
Enumerated 29 and 30 June 1880
Page 18B SD 1 ED 85
179-182
White, Henry S Jr W M 23 Farmer Tx Ga Miss
White, Mary W F 22 Wf Keeping House Tx Ala Miss
White, William C W M 1 Son Texas
180-183
Buckley, William N W M 50 Farmer Ala Ga Ga
Buckley, Ruthy M W F 43 Wf Keeping House Miss Miss Miss
Buckley, Frances E W F 23 Dtr At Home Tx
Buckley, Nancy E W F 19 Dtr At Home Tx
Buckley, William A W M 17 Son Farm Laborer Tx
Buckley, Young E W M 14 Son Farm Laborer Tx
Buckley, Laura E W F 11 Dtr W F 11 Dtr Farm Laborer Tx
Buckley, Ruthy O W F 8 Dtr Tx
Buckley, John C W M 6 Son Tx
Buckley, Jefferson B W 1 Son Tx

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 1
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 68 Sheet 2A Stamped 93
23-24
White, Henry Head W M Apr 1857 43 M 22 Tx Ga Miss Farmer
White, Mary C Wf W F Dec 1858 41 M 22 8/8 Tx Ala Miss
White, Earnest H Son W M Jan 1882 18 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer
White, Rutha B Dtr W F Apr 1884 16 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Mary Dtr W F Oct 1887 12 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Archie B Son W M Jun 1890 10 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Minina E Dtr W F May 1893 8 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Jessie A Son W M Jan 1896 4 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Ophilia Dtr W F Jan 1900 5/12 Tx Tx Tx
White, John H Bro W M Apr 1850 50 D La Ga Miss Farm Laborer

Henry married Mary Cordelia "Delia" Buckley on 22 Dec 1877 in Sabine County, Texas. Mary (daughter of William N. Buckley and Ruth Mary Ann "Ruthie" Land) was born on 10 Dec 1858 in Texas; died on 18 Feb 1930 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to her obituary, Ruth White McLemore "slipped in her home in Hemphill, and fractured her left thigh on June 2nd. She was carried to . . . hospital in Jasper (and then) transferred here to the home of her son, Mr. V.E. McLemore of San Augustine, where she passed away on June 11, 1939. She was born December 27, 1859 at Hemphill. She joined the Baptist church when a young girl and was a faithful Christian worker all of her life. She married to J.F. McLemore on December 13, 1883 and was the mother of eight children, four boys and four girls. Six children survive: namely V. E. McLemore, San Augustine; Earnest and Ira McLemore, Miss Mellie McLemore, and Mrs. Herman Commack of Gravel Hill, and Mrs. Mermon Speights of Hemphill. She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In addition to relatives, local people attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Read, Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Jacks, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Clark, Mr and Mrs W.F. Stephenson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burkhalter, Mrs. Rosalie Polly, W.L. Polly, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Horn, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Mitchell, Mrs. E.M. Boyett, Theo Boyett and others."

Melinda McLemore Strong has a maroon and white quilt made by Ruth circa 1880. At Ruth's death, the quilt was passed on to her daughter Millie. Millie added a calico border to the quilt edges which had apparently frayed. At Millie's death, the quilt was passed to her older brother, Vessie McLemore. After Vessie and Nina died, Evon McLemore Tisdale used the quilt. She later gave it to her niece, Melinda McLemore Strong.

(Research):Triphene is a "pseudo-classical" name, often whimsically given to the third child in a family.

Rutha married John F. "Finn" McLemore on 11 Dec 1883 in Sabine County, Texas. John (son of John M. McLemore and Sarah Morgan) was born on 28 Dec 1853 in Decatur County, Georgia; died on 12 Feb 1924 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to Robert Cecil McDaniel's book "Citizen Soldiers of Sabine County, Texas, he was a member of Captain Cotton's Company, Sabine County Volunteers, during the Civil War. No record of him in Sabine County after the war. Did he die? Settle elsewhere?

(Research):

Census Listings:

1860 Census
Louisiana, Sabine Parish, P. O. Many
Enumerated 27 Jun 1860
Pages 35 and 36
247-247
R. A. C. Campbell 28 f $2000 350 La
P. L. Campbell 11 F La
Joseph M. Campbell 8 M La
Wallie L. Campbell 6 M La
William Campbell 4 M La
W. T. White 22 M Teacher Common School La
J. Saller 17 M ---

Notes:

Enrolled in the District 6 School in Sabine County in 1854.

Civil War Veteren. Company F, 11th Texas Regiment, CSA.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1880 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Justice Prect No. 1
Page 23 SD 1 ED 84 Stamped 219
5 and 6 July 1880
202-211 Henry and Laura Carlton
203-212 Wm and Nancy Strickland
204-213
White, Vardeman W M 36 Farmer (La-Crossed thru) Miss Ala Ala
Whie, Atna W F 32 Wf Ala Tenn Va
White, Thomas J W M 6 Son Tx Tx Tx
White, Attalia W F 4 Dtr Tx Tx Tx
White, Martha W F 3 Dt Tx Tx Tx
White, Nora A W F (sic) 4/12 Jan Dau (sic) Tx Tx Tx

Family/Spouse: Ary Adney "Addy" Davidson. Ary (daughter of William Madison Davidson and Martha Claiborne Goodrich) was born on 17 Aug 1847 in Alabama; died on 24 Nov 1910 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Enrolled in the District 6 School in Sabine County in 1854.

Blanche Finley Toole wroted Melinda Strong, in September 2000, that Edward "ran away and joined to Civil War at age 14. He was a Bugle Boy." Mackie and Kay McCary's transcription of the Meador Cemetery shows that his gravesite was marked with "Co. G. Col. Bradford's Inf Brig. - CSA"



(Research):

1880 Census
Texas, Sabine County
Enumerated 24 Jun 1880
Page 12D SD 1 ED 85
117-118
White, Edward J W M 33 Farmer La Ga Miss
White, Mary W F 27 Wf Keeping House Tx Va Ky
White, Edna E W F i Dtr Tx
White, Fannie R W F 6 Dtr Tx
White, Ben M W M 3 Son Tx
White, Pattie M W F 1/12 May Dtr Tx

Edward married Mary Benena Meador in 1870 in Sabine County, Texas. Mary (daughter of Richard Meador and Mary Ann Tucker) was born about 1853 in Texas; died in 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to the 1870 census, John H. White could not read or write, and suffered an "impairment." Charlie White notes that on the 1880 census, he is listed as married to a woman named Elizabeth, born circa 1857 in Arkansas. Five year old Lizzie Davis is shown as John's stepdaughter. On the 1900 census, it was also indicated that he could not read or write. He was living in the home of his younger half-brother, Henry Strickland White, Jr. It was also shown that he was divorced.

(Research):

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 1
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 68 Sheet 2A Stamped 93
23-24
White, Henry Head W M Apr 1857 43 M 22 Tx Ga Miss Farmer
White, Mary C Wf W F Dec 1858 41 M 22 8/8 Tx Ala Miss
White, Earnest H Son W M Jan 1882 18 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer
White, Rutha B Dtr W F Apr 1884 16 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Mary Dtr W F Oct 1887 12 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Archie B Son W M Jun 1890 10 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Minina E Dtr W F May 1893 8 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Jessie A Son W M Jan 1896 4 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Ophilia Dtr W F Jan 1900 5/12 Tx Tx Tx
White, John H Bro W M Apr 1850 50 D La Ga Miss Farm Laborer

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth ???. Elizabeth was born about 1857 in Arkansas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On the 1920 Sabine County census, she was living in the household of her son, John B. Walker in Precinct #1 of Sabine County, household #579/601. She was listed as a 67 year old widow.

Eunice married John Bailey Walker on 6 Mar 1883 in Sabine County, Texas. John was born in Dec 1839 in Bibb County, Alabama; died on 25 Jun 1917 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On the 1850 Sabine Parish Louisiana federal census, he is shown simply as Will. Sometimes shown instead as R. William White.

Enrolled in the District 6 School in Sabine County in 1854.

Notes:

Member of the Antioch Baptist Church?

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 1
Enumerated 6 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 68 Sheet 3A
39-40
White, Cade Head W M Jan 1851 49 m 25 Tx Miss Miss Farmer
White. Mary S Wf W F Nov 1855 44 M 25 8/7 Ark Tenn Ark
White, Cade D Son W M Sept 1883 16 S Tx Tx Ark Farm Laborer
White. Wm P Son W M Nov 1885 14 S Tx Tx Ark Farm Laborer
White, Lola M Dtr W F Jan 1890 10 S Tx Tx Ark
White, Thos A. Son W M Nov 1891 8 S Tx Tx Ark
White, Elbert Son W M July 1894 5 S Tx Tx Ark


Could Cade be a nickname for Cajabeth? Jack White emailed, in August, 2013, that he is descended from Cajabeth White, who was living in Bute Co, NC with his brother, William, as early as 1766. He had two sons, John and Robert. John White inherited land from a man named John Seagrove, whose will names John White as his nephew. It seems likely that Cajabeth's wife, Frances, was a Seagrove, but this is not proven.

The 1771 tax list for Bute Co shows that Young McLemore, who is part of your family tree, had an overseer named John Seagrove, who appears on a number of documents with members of the McLemore family before they migrated out of Bute (later Warren) Co. I have been trying for a couple of years to piece together precisely how the Seagrove, McLemore and White families may have interacted with one another, but the Seagrove family history is as complicated as that of the Whites.

The thing that interests me about your website is that Cajabeth White was frequently referred to in court documents as Cade, and I see in your website that two sons of Edward White (b. 1781 in Mecklenburg Co, VA) each had sons they named Cade.

Cade married Mary Susan Click on 9 Nov 1875. Mary (daughter of William M. Click and Elizabeth Merchant) was born on 14 Dec 1856 in Arkansas; died on 23 Jan 1909 in Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Marcus Thompson on 20 Feb 1878 in Sabine County, Texas. Marcus was born about 1856 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thessolonia married Benjamin Franklin West before 1879. Benjamin was born on 3 Oct 1856 in Louisiana; died on 25 May 1931 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emily married James Monroe Griffin on 5 Jun 1890 in Sabine County, Texas. James (son of Thomas J. Griffin and Rebecca Clark) was born about 1869 in Sabine County, Texas; died about 1935. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married Levi G. Fetner before 1893. Levi was born about 1869 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married Howell M. McElroy on 24 Dec 1903 in Sabine County, Texas. Howell was born on 29 Apr 1882 in Texas; died on 21 Aug 1943 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in McRae Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Thomas Jefferson Humpreys on 22 Sep 1890 in Sabine County, Texas. Thomas (son of Uriah Humpreys and Elizabeth Hughes) was born on 18 Sep 1854 in Mississippi; died on 14 May 1938 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in May 1938 in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD25-HBF
Name: Ruth Aurelia Clark
Death Date: 06 Mar 1965
Death Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 94 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 09 Sep 1870
Birthplace: Hemphill, Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Pascal Clark
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Betty Wallace
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Centerveiw Cemetery
Burial Place: Bronson, Texas
Burial Date: 07 Mar 1965
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2117753
Digital Film Number: 4028298
Image Number: 2128
Reference Number: cn 24558
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

Ruth married James Seborn "Cebe" "Sebe" Clark on 14 Apr 1907 in Sabine County, Texas. James (son of Franklin Joel Clark and Martha Callahan) was born on 9 Jun 1860 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 15 Dec 1937 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Centerview Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J6JW-4JN
Name: Jane Ida Burkhalter
Death Date: 1967
Death Place: Newton, Newton, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 94 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 09 Jan 1872
Birthplace: Sabine Co, Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Pascal Clark
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Betty Wallace
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Home Maker
Place of Residence: Newton, Newton, Texas
Cemetery: Newton City Cemetery
Burial Place: Newton , Texas
Burial Date: 1967
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2138240
Digital Film Number: 4027223
Image Number: 2792
Reference Number: Cn04869
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

Jane married Jefferson Lee Burkhalter on 16 Dec 1893 in Sabine County, Texas. Jefferson (son of James Daniel Burkhalter and Frances Elizabeth Deloach) was born on 5 Oct 1870 in Texas; died on 22 Dec 1948 in Texas; was buried in McMahan's Chapel Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 4 May 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 13B
Hemphill and San Augustine Road
224-226
Clark, Elias E Head M W 31 S Tx Tx Ms Farmer
Clark, Elizabeth l Mothr F W 63 Wd 11/7 Miss Miss Miss
Clark, Allen J Brother m W 28 S Tx Tx Miss Laborer
225-227
Henry P and Frances Conn
226-228
Clark, James S Hd M W 49 m2 3 Tx Tx Ga Farmer
Clark, Ruth C Wf F W 33 m1 3 2/2 Tx Tx Miss
Clark, John W Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Auresia Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Minneloa Dtr F W 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Elias married Emma Jacks on 29 Sep 1910 in Sabine County, Texas. Emma (daughter of Bradford Kemp Jacks and Martha Ann "Puss" Davidson) was born in Jul 1887 in Sabine County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J6PX-P8K
Name: Allen J. Clark
Death Date: 11 Nov 1957
Death Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: W
Death Age: 76 years 6 months 19 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1881
Birthplace: Cravel Hill, Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Paschal Clark
Father's Birthplace: Sabine County, Texas
Mother's Name: Betty Wallace
Mother's Birthplace: Sabine County, Texas
Occupation: Farmer Retired
Place of Residence: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Pineland (sic), Texas Cemetery
Burial Place: Pineland, Texas
Burial Date: 12 Nov 1957
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2135923
Digital Film Number: 4163661
Image Number: 3316
Reference Number: 62345
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):
Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 4 May 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 13B
Hemphill and San Augustine Road
224-226
Clark, Elias E Head M W 31 S Tx Tx Ms Farmer
Clark, Elizabeth l Mothr F W 63 Wd 11/7 Miss Miss Miss
Clark, Allen J Brother m W 28 S Tx Tx Miss Laborer
225-227
Henry P and Frances Conn
226-228
Clark, James S Hd M W 49 m2 3 Tx Tx Ga Farmer
Clark, Ruth C Wf F W 33 m1 3 2/2 Tx Tx Miss
Clark, John W Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Auresia Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Minneloa Dtr F W 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 2
Enumerated 29 Jan 1920
SD 327 ED 169 Shee 24B
505-505
Clark, Allen Head m W 38 M Tx Ga Ala Farmer
Clark, Cora Wf F W 25 M Tx La Tx
Clark, Velma Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Maudie Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Ora Dtr F W 4 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Evaline Dtr F W 2 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 2
Enumerated April 18, 1930
ED 202-4 SD 19 Sheet 5A
83-95
Zeagler, Robert L Hd M W 27 M 26 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Zeagler, Maudie L Wf F W 16 M 16 Tx Tx La
84-96
Clark, Allen J Head M W 48 Tx Tx Miss Farmer
Clark, Cora A Wife F W 35 La La La
Clark, Ora Dtr F W 14 Tx Tx La
Clark, Evelyn M Dtr F W 12 Tx Tx La

Family/Spouse: Cora L. Bloodsworth. Cora (daughter of William Jefferson "Jeff" Bloodsworth and Ellen Jane Dainwood) was born on 2 Aug 1894 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 Nov 1941 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J6HB-XSX
Name: Annie Elizabeth Sunderland
Death Date: 26 Dec 1969
Death Place: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 88 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1881
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Pascal Clark
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Betty Wallace
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2218604
Digital Film Number: 4168894
Image Number: 277
Reference Number: 90561
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

Family/Spouse: Albert E. Sunderland. Albert was born on 1 May 1863; died on 14 Sep 1929; was buried in Tebo Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during the first World War, he was a resident of Hemphill, Texas and employed as a laborer at a Saw Mill in Hemphill, Mr. H. M. Maund being shown as his employer. He indicated he was married, tall, slender, with blue eyes and sandy hair.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 1, Hemphill City
West Street
Enumerated 17 Apr 1930
ED 202-2 SD 19 Sheet 8A Stamped 22
Clark, Daniel W Head M W 39 M@23 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Sawmill
Clark, Ara F Wife F W 33 M@18 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Jesse L Son M W 12 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Corbitt Son M W 10 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Geraldine Dtr F W 6 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Basil Son M W 3 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, James Son M W 11/12 Tx Tx Tx

Daniel married Arie Frances Alford on 18 Jul 1914 in Sabine County, Texas. Arie (daughter of Jesse Powell Alford and Emma Elizabeth Rice) was born on 1 Jul 1895 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 Jul 1968 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ellen married James Seborn "Cebe" "Sebe" Clark on 23 Mar 1902 in Sabine County, Texas. James (son of Franklin Joel Clark and Martha Callahan) was born on 9 Jun 1860 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 15 Dec 1937 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Centerview Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDR3-TXT
Name: Colistis Bryant Clark
Death Date: 04 Feb 1947
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 76 years 7 months 16 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 19 Jun 1870
Birthplace: Sabine Co.
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: E. Clark
Father's Birthplace: Sabine Co.
Mother's Name: Josephen Wallace
Mother's Birthplace: Sabine Co.
Occupation: Law Inforcement
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Hemphill
Burial Place: Hemphill, Texas
Burial Date: 05 Feb 1947
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2218566
Digital Film Number: 4031921
Image Number: 1777
Reference Number: cn8510
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr. No. 6
Enumerated 9 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 70 Sheet 6A
91-91
Clark, Bryant Head W M Jun 1870 29 M 9 Tx Tx Miss Farmer
Clark, Abi Wf W F Sept 1873 26 M 9 2/2 Tx La Miss
Clark, Emma Dau W F Oct 1892 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Curtis Son W M Aug 1895 4 S Tx Tx Tx

Colistis married Anna Abigail "Abi" Anderson on 20 Nov 1890 in Sabine County, Texas. Anna (daughter of John Simon Anderson and Martha Ann "Mattie" Conn) was born on 28 Sep 1873 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 18 Apr 1924 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown as a son of Elias Clark and Mary Josephine Wallace by Kay Parker McCary on her transcription and annotation of the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Kathie Duty, a granddaughter, notes that he was a foundry worker in Lufkin, not a barber as shown on the record below.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J6GL-JG9
Name: Levi Thompson Clark
Death Date: 18 Apr 1956
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine Co., Texas
Gender: Male
Race: W
Death Age: 84 years 5 months 5 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 13 Nov 1871
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Elias Clark
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Josephine Wallace
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Retired Barber [SIC]
Place of Residence: Rosevine, Sabine Co., Texas
Cemetery: Gravel Hill
Burial Place: Sabine Co., Texas
Burial Date: 20 Apr 1956
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2114669
Digital Film Number: 4165422
Image Number: 1043
Reference Number: cn 21783
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Angelina county, JP 1
Enunerated 26 and 27 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 2 Sheet 8B
Lufkin and Alto Road
149-149
Clark, Lee T. Head m W 48 M Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Adell E Wf F W 43 M Tx Tx Ark
Clark, Sanford H Son M W 21 S Tx Tx Tx Labor Box Factory
Clark, Alton O Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Ivie O Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Mary C Dtr F W 2 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Johnie SoninLaw m W 35 M Tx La Tx Agent Insurance
Lawrence, Arlie A Dtr F W 26 M Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Selma L Grddtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Jay S Jr Grdson M W 3 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Elaine Grdtr F W 1 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx
150-150
Head of home was Missouri Lawrence, Female, 56, Widowed

1930 Census
Texas, Angelina, JP #1
Enumerated April 5 and 6, 1930
ED 3-9 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 140
93-98
Lawrence, J. S. Head M W 46 M 26 Tx Tx Tx Proprietor Nursery
Lawrence, Arley H Wf F W 36 M 16 Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Selma Louise Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, J.S. Jr. Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Arley E Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, James Lee Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Carolyn Dtr F W 1 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx
94-99
Clark, Thompson head M W 58 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Machine Factory
Clark, Emma A Wf F W 53 M 16 Tx Tx Ark
Clark, Aldon Son m W 25 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Machine Factory
Clark, Mary Katherine Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx

Levi married Emma Adell Cartwright on 15 Nov 1892. Emma (daughter of Sanford Holman Cartwright and Sarah "Sallie" Catherine Click) was born on 10 Sep 1876 in Texas; died on 24 Jan 1939 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levi married Henrietta Fuller after 1939. Henrietta was born on 20 Sep 1881 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Jul 1966 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sophia married Thomas Eugene McLemore on 5 Jan 1891 in Sabine County, Texas. Thomas (son of John M. McLemore and Sarah Ann E. Boyett) was born on 15 Jan 1861 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 17 Dec 1923 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mattie married Hollis Lawson Chandler on 20 Dec 1894. Hollis (son of Franklin L. Chandler and Louisa "Lou" Phillips) was born on 9 Nov 1874 in Tennessee; died on 2 Feb 1949 in Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDB1-P3P
Name: Jefferson E. Clark
Death Date: 18 Sep 1948
Death Place: Silsbee, Hardin Co., Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 69 years 7 months 24 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 18 Jan 1879
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Elias Clark
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Name: Josephine Wallace
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Occupation: Carpenter
Place of Residence: Bronson, Sabine Co., Texas
Cemetery: Gravel Hill Cemetery
Burial Place: Near Bronson, Texas
Burial Date: 19 Sep 1948
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2218965
Digital Film Number: 4031448
Image Number: 2636
Reference Number: cn 39155
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):


Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 68 Sheets 2B and 3A
34-35
Clark, Elias Head m W Jan 1845 57 M 30 Tx Miss Ala Farmer
Clark, Mary Wf W F Feb 1851 49 M 30 11/10 Tx Miss Miss
Clark, Thos F Son W M July 1881 18 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Elijah W Son W M Oct 1884 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Ara J Dtr W F Nov 1887 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Agnes E Dtr W F Nov 1887 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Minnie S Dtr W F May 1894 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Edward Nephew W M Jan 1879 21 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
35-36
Clark, Jeff E Head W M Jan 1879 21 S Tx Tx La Farm Laborer
Clark, Allice Wf W F Mar 1879 21 M 1 1/1 Tx --- ---
Clark, Jefferson H Son W M Dec 1899 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx
36-37
McLemore, Thos Head W M Jan 1863 37 M 9 Tx Nc Nc Farmer
McLemore, Sopha Wf W F Mar 1876 24 M 9 4/4 Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, John E Son W M aug 1892 9 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Myrtie Dtr W F May 1894 6 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Fannie B Dtr W F Jan 1896 4 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Maggie Dtr W F Nov 1897 2 S Tx Tx Tx

1910 Census
not located

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JU 6
Enumerated 21 and 22 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 173 Sheets 17B and 18A
351-351
Clark, Jefferson E Head M W 40 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer General
Clark, Alice L Wf F W 40 M Tx Tx Ill None
Clark, Harmon J Son M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Clark, Levy H Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Hollis B Son m W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Winnie Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Bouron E Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Ruby M Dtr F W 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated April 5 and 6, 1930
ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 1B
21-22
Clark, Jeff Head O 1500 M W 51 M 19 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Clark, Allie Wf F W 47 m 18 Tx Tx Tx (Second wife)
Clark, Jack Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Bennett, Evon Stepdau F W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Bennett, Orvard Stepdon M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx

Jefferson married Alice Leona Chandler before 1900. Alice (daughter of Franklin L. Chandler and Louisa "Lou" Phillips) was born on 13 Mar 1879 in Tennessee; died on 23 Apr 1924 in Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jefferson married Allie Carrie Wiggins about 1928. Allie was born on 27 Jul 1882 in Texas; died on 16 Sep 1950 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Lott Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kay Parker McCary writes that he 1st Married 30 Dec 1900 Mary May Conn, 2nd Married Ara Frances "Arie" Alford buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, SCT.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD6P-5DX
Name: T. Frank Clark
Death Date: 01 Apr 1962
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 80 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 18 Jul 1881
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Elias Clark
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Josephine Wallace
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Ice & Cafe Bus.-Retd.
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Gravehill Cemetery
Burial Place: Sabine County, Texas
Burial Date: 02 Apr 1962
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2116969
Digital Film Number: 4028438
Image Number: 892
Reference Number: v X cn 25572
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 4 May 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 14A
Hemphill and San Augustine Road
231-233
Conn George F. Head M W 53 M2 24 La Miss Miss Farmer
Conn, Fanny M Wf F W 54 m1 24 1/1 Ala Ala Ala
Conn, John A Son m W 23 S Tx La Ala Laborer Home Farm
Isom Robert L Uncle m W 74 S Ala SC SC Laborer Home Farm
Humphreys, Ara E Lodger F W 13 S Tx Miss Tx
232-234
Nathan and Mimie Boyett
233-235
Jefferson and Jemie I Burkhalter
234-236
Clark, Thomas F Hd M W 28 m1 9 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Clark, Maggie m Wf F W 26 m1 9 5/3 Tx La Tx
Clark, Lula J Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Elma F Son M W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Virgie M Dtr F W 1 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Ssbine County, JP 1, East Mayfield Town
Enumerated 3 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 2B
Hemphill and Bronson Road
15-34-37
Clark, Thomas F Head M W 38 M Tx Tx Tx Dariyman Private Estate
Clark, Maggie M Wf F W 36 M Tx La Tx
Clark, Lula J Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Elmer F Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Virgie M Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Anderson, Simon E Nephew M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1, East Mayfield Town
Enumerated 4 Apr 1930
ED 242-1 SD 19 Sheet 2A
262-26-29
Clark, Thomas F. Head M W 47 m 19 Tx Tx Tx Deliveryman Ice Factory
Clark, Maggie M Wf F W 46 m 19 Tx Miss Tx
Clark, Elmer F Son M W 23 S Tx Tx Tx Operator Filling Station
Clark, Virgie M. Dtr F W 21 S Tx Tx Tx Laundress at home
Anderson, Simon E Nephew M W 21 S Tx Tx Tx Delivery man General Store

Thomas married Mary May "Maggie" Conn on 30 Dec 1900 in Sabine County, Texas. Mary (daughter of George Franklin "Frank" Conn and Lucinda "Lula" C. Watson) was born on 19 Sep 1883 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 Nov 1931 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Arie Frances Alford about 1936 in Newton County, Texas. Arie (daughter of Jesse Powell Alford and Emma Elizabeth Rice) was born on 1 Jul 1895 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 Jul 1968 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during the First World War, he was a farmer working for himself in Hemphill, Texas, and he listed his nearest relatives as his wife, Delia Clark. He was medium in heighth, slender, and had blue eyes and brown hair.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDFG-5N5
Name: E. Wallace Clark
Death Date: 10 Sep 1962
Death Place: Pasadena, Harris, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 78 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 31 Oct 1883
Birthplace: Sabine County, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Elijah Clark
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Josephine
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Retired
Place of Residence: South Houston, Harris, Texas
Cemetery: Brookside Mem. Park
Burial Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
Burial Date: 12 Sep 1962
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2117116
Digital Film Number: 4028546
Image Number: 0875
Reference Number: 56248
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 1A Stamped 85
San Augustine and Hemphill Road
1-1
Thomas E and Sophia A (Clark) McLemore
2-2
Cole, Walter P M W 22 m1 1 La Ark La Farmer
Cole, Agnes E Wf F W 20 m1 1 1/1 Tx Tx Tx
Cole, Ralph E Son M W 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
3-3
Clark, Elias W Head M W 26 m1 6 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Clark, Cordelia Wf F W 26 m1 6 4/4 Tx Ark Tn
Clark, Myrtle I Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Ellis M Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Benina J Dtr F W 5/12 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Anna B Dtr F W 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx
4-4
Clark, Elias Head M W 67 m2 41 Tx Miss Ala Farmer
Clark, Mary J Wf F W 59 m1 41 11/10 Tx Miss Miss
Clark, Minnie S Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Humphreys, Thos L Nephew m W 15 S Tx Ark Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 15 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 168 Sheet 16B
Milam and Hemphill Road
330-348
Clark, Elias W Head M W 36 M Tx Tx Tx Retail Merchant Groceries
Clark, Delia Wf F W 36 M Tx Tx Tn
Clark, Myrtle I Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Ellis Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Beatrice Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Benina Dtr F W 9 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Lucille Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Bertie Dtr F W 4 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1, East Mayfield Town
Enumerated 4 Apr 1930
ED 242-1 SD 19 Sheet 2A
261-25-28
Clark, Elias W Head M W 46 M 20 Tx Tx Tx Delivery Ice Lumber Mill
Clark, Delia Wf F W 47 M 20 Tx Tx Tn
Clark, Beatrice A Dtr F W 20 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Benina J Dtr F W 20 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Thelma L. Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Bertie L. Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx

Elijah married Cordelia "Delia" Chandler on 20 Dec 1903 in Harris County, Texas. Cordelia (daughter of Franklin L. Chandler and Louisa "Lou" Phillips) was born on 16 Feb 1883 in Sabine County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Could she and Agnes Elizabeth be twins? The 1910 census shows both of them as age 12, born in November 1887. However, the Texas Death Certificate for Agnes instead lists Agnes as being born in November 1890.

Her tombstone was inscribed "Wife of E.L. Anderson-She was too good too gentle and fair to dwell in this cold world of care."

Ara married Ernest Lafitte Anderson on 29 Dec 1907 in Sabine County, Texas. Ernest (son of John Simon Anderson and Martha Ann "Mattie" Conn) was born on 3 Sep 1887 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 Jul 1963 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Could she and Ara Josephine be twins? The 1910 census shows both of them as age 12, born in November 1887.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDFS-243
Name: Agnes Elizabeth Cole
Death Date: 17 Aug 1966
Death Place: Buna, Jasper, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: W
Death Age: 75 years 8 months 22 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 25 Nov 1890
Birthplace: Sabine Co, Tx
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Elias Clark
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Josephine Wallace
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2118373
Digital Film Number: 4030074
Image Number: 768
Reference Number: cn 53606
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

Agnes married Providence Walter Cole on 20 Dec 1908 in Sabine County, Texas. Providence (son of Providence W. Cole and Eliza J. Ellis) was born about 1888 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Minnie S. Butler
Death Date: 23 Nov 1951
Death Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 57 years 6 months
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 23 May 1894
Birthplace: Sabine County, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Elias Clark
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Mary Wallace
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
Cemetery: Little Flack
Burial Place: San Augustine, Texas
Burial Date: 24 Nov 1951
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2074927
Digital Film Number: 4167284
Image Number: 2523
Reference Number: cn66906
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Minnie married William Elmer Butler on 25 Dec 1913. William (son of Robert Curry Butler and Frances "Fannie Mae" Ellen Andrews) was born on 17 May 1892 in Texas; died on 30 Aug 1963 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Little Flock Baptist Church Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Eula Burkhalter
Death Date: 15 Jul 1970
Death Place: Crockett, Houston, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 72 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1898
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Alford
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Ann White
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2218906
Digital Film Number: 4169090
Image Number: 2521
Reference Number: 65348
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Family/Spouse: Lonzie Lewis Burkhalter. Lonzie (son of John H. Burkhalter and Anna L. Huffman) was born on 9 Dec 1899 in Texas; died on 18 Feb 1965 in Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Martha May Davidson on 11 Dec 1899 in Sabine County, Texas. Martha (daughter of William Richard Davidson and Sarah Josephine Drawhorn) was born about 1880 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1920, he was living in the home of his widowed mother and younger brother.

His Texas Death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, indicates that he was a retired merchant.

Name: Henry Ernest White
Death Date: 05 Feb 1960
Death Place: Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: white
Death Age: 78 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 02 Jan 1882
Birthplace: Hemphill, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Henry Strickland White
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Cordelia Delia Buckley
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Merchant
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Hemphill Cemetery
Burial Place: Hemphill, Texas
Burial Date: 06 Feb 1960
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2116165
Digital Film Number: 4135999
Image Number: 1053
Reference Number: cn 11826
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated April 28, 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 6A Stamped 28
63-66
White, Henry E Head M W 48 M 23 Tx Tx Tx Grader Man State Highway
White, Sarah E Wf F W 42 M 18 Tx Tx Tx
White. Lillian A Dtr F W 24 S Tx Tx Tx Stenographer Chevrolet Co
White, Sibyl E. Dtr F W 21 S Tx Tx Tx Teacher Public School
White, Buna E Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx

(Medical):See attached sources.

Henry married Sarah Evelyn "Evie" Boyd on 30 Nov 1904. Sarah (daughter of William Henry Boyd, Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" McGown) was born on 31 Aug 1887 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 17 Dec 1967 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Nina White Davidson
Death Date: 06 Nov 1960
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: W
Death Age: 76 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 15 Apr 1884
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Henry S. White
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Cordelia Buckley
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife & Mother
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Hemphill
Burial Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Burial Date: 08 Nov 1960
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2116618
Digital Film Number: 4166556
Image Number: 41
Reference Number: 68134
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Rutha married Richard Franklin Davidson on 28 Dec 1902 in Sabine County, Texas. Richard (son of William Richard Davidson and Sarah Josephine Drawhorn) was born in Apr 1882 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Mary Ella White
Death Date: 17 Sep 1969
Death Place: Hemphill, Precinct #1, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 81 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1888
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Henry White
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Cordelia Buckley
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2218188
Digital Film Number: 4168796
Image Number: 85
Reference Number: 67375
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Kay Parker McCary, in her transcription of the Hemphill City Cemetery, indicates she shares a double marker with her sister, Olive.


(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Hemphill Town, Pr. #1
ED 202-2 SD 19 Sheet 4B
85-101
White, Ella Head F W 42 S Tx Tx Tx Seamstress Tailor Shop
White, Olive O Sister F W 30 S Tx Tx Tx None
85-102
White, Archie B Head M W 40 M 36 Tx Tx Tx Concrete worker Brickyard
White, Maude M Wf F W 27 m 23 Ind Ind Ind
White, Arlis J Brother M W 34 D/S Tx Tx Tx Concrete worker Brickyard

Notes:

In 1920, twenty-nine year old Archie was a farmer and the head of household of a family of nine, including his widowed mother, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, a sister-in-law and three nieces. By 1930, he was listed as married for 4 years, and his brother Arlis was living with him.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Hemphill Town, Pr. #1
ED 202-2 SD 19 Sheet 4B
85-101
White, Ella Head F W 42 S Tx Tx Tx Seamstress Tailor Shop
White, Olive O Sister F W 30 S Tx Tx Tx None
85-102
White, Archie B Head M W 40 M 36 Tx Tx Tx Concrete worker Brickyard
White, Maude M Wf F W 27 m 23 Ind Ind Ind
White, Arlis J Brother M W 34 D/S Tx Tx Tx Concrete worker Brickyard

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Hemphill Town, Pr. #1
ED 202-2 SD 19 Sheet 4B
85-101
White, Ella Head F W 42 S Tx Tx Tx Seamstress Tailor Shop
White, Olive O Sister F W 30 S Tx Tx Tx None
85-102
White, Archie B Head M W 40 M 36 Tx Tx Tx Concrete worker Brickyard
White, Maude M Wf F W 27 m 23 Ind Ind Ind
White, Arlis J Brother M W 34 D/S Tx Tx Tx Concrete worker Brickyard

Arlis married Susie Hortense Casparis before 1936. Susie was born about 1911 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Olyve Ophelia White
Death Date: 16 Jul 1975
Death Place: Jasper, Jasper, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 75 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1900
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Henry White
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Cordelia Buckley
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243828
Digital Film Number: 4167851
Image Number: 95
Reference Number: 61174
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Kay Parker McCary, in her transcription of the Hemphill City Cemetery, indicates she shares a double marker with her sister, Ella.

Notes:

Vessie McLemore grew up on his parent's farm in the first precinct of Sabine County. The adjoining farm was owned by his Uncle, Henry Strickland White, Jr. The 1900 census indicates that Vessie, who was 15, could read and write, and that he has attended three months of school that year, as had his brothers Rufus and Earnest. His daughter Evon has a class picture of Vessie from around this period. Evon said that Vessie didn't have much of a formal education, and probably stopped attending school altogether around this time. Vessie's wife, Nina, told her granddaughter Melinda that he even taught school for a time, however Evon doubts that this was so. The 1940 Federal Census indicates he had graduated from the Seventh Grade. His wife, Nina, had made it through only Six years of schooling.

When Vessie was 22, he married Nina Fuller,who was 16. On the 1910 Sabine County census they were shown living on a home farm in precinct six, near both Joe Fuller (Nina's father) and John and Jane Fullen (her mother's parents). Nina was shown as being the mother of two children, neither of them living. Nina's first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and her next three babies died shortly after they were born. Her first child lived only 10 weeks. Evon said that Nina and Vessie's baby slept in their bed with them, as was the custom of the time. One morning when they woke up, the baby was dead. Tera Fuller, Nina's sister, reported that Nina always worried that she had somehow accidentally caused the babies death, maybe by rolling over it. Evon conjectured that the baby probably died of SIDS, which her mother had never heard of. The second baby lived only a day. In 1911, they had a third baby which also lived only one day. The three babies are buried side by side.

In 1913, Nina and Vessie's son Percy was born. Over the next six years, the McLemore's had three more children, daughter Evon and sons' Earl and Ray. Vessie owned a store in Steep Creek, a sawmill village eight miles south of San Augustine. He also raised cattle. He regularly published a small advertisement in the 1918 Sabine County newspaper, offering a reward for any stray cattle returned to him. His brand was VM on the hip. He later adopted the "Running M" as his brand. Evon remembers her father buying a Brahma Bull, in an effort to improve his herd. Most of the ranchers in Sabine County didn't fence in their cattle, they allowed them to freely roam about to forage for food. Evon remembers people being afraid of the "Brimmer." He wasn't a particularly mean bull, he was just so different from the east texas scrub cattle that everyone raised. Tom McLemore, Evon Tisdale and Melinda Strong had a conversation in November, 2002 with Vance Hargrove that came around to the subject of Vessie's missing cattle. Vance was a neighbor of the McLemore's when they lived in Bronson, and a good friend of Percy's. He said that Vessie asked he and Percy one day to go looking for several cattle that were missing. They found evidence that some of the laborers in the nearby saw mills had been poaching from Vessie's herd. They told Vessie they had found cattle bones in the yards of some of the workers, workers who looked to be half-starved. Vessie said they probably were half-starved, and told the boys not to report their findings to the sheriff.

A son of Enlow Birdwell relayed a similar story to Tom McLemore in September, 2007, at the funeral of Lynn McLemore. He recalled that Enlow had killed one of Vessie's cows and was taking it home to feed his family. He was caught in the act by Vessie. He confessed to what he had done, and said that he was only doing so because his family had done without for a long time, and were starving. Vessie told him to take the beef home and use it as he intended, but added, "let this be the last one of my cows that you steal." It was. When times became more prosperous, Enlow began raising a small herd of cattle of his own. He went to Vessie to borrow some money to get a start. Vessie gave him one of his checkbooks, and told him to simply use it as he needed, he trusted Enlow and knew together they could keep an accurate accounting of what he borrowed. Enlow often told his family that Vessie was the one who helped him get a start in life, and that he especially valued the trust he showed in him.

Vessie's older children attended their primary grades in Sabine County, but had to commute to San Augustine for High School. Evon says that during the winter, she and her brothers boarded with the family of Dr. Davis, who lived nearby the school. In the late 1920s, the family moved to San Augustine. Evon remembers that her mother suffered another devasting miscarriage, which nearly killed her. A few years later, Nina's youngest children were born, son Tommy in 1931 and son Lynn in 1933. They lived in a house Vessie renovated just off Main Street, and had a small home farm. Evon remembers her father first built a garage, and they slept and cooked in this until he had finished with the house. Their home was still standing in 1997. Even the roof is the same one Vessie laid. It is now the second house on the left, on present day Whitton street. It is a block away from the local elementary school. Tom remembers an indigent Civil War veteran, in his late eighties, who his father took into their home. Tom vividly recalls the stories he told about the war each night at dinner.

In the December 21, 1939 issue of the San Augustine Tribune, V.E. McLemore offered a $5.00 reward to anyone who found his dun muley cow branded "M" on the left loin. Around 1940, Vessie sold their house in the city, and bought some ranch land several miles outside of town.

Vessie's brothers and sisters used to say, admiringly, that "Vessie could stand on the corner and make money." He was an industrious man, with a strong enterpreneurial bent. His first job was working in the sawmills, with his brother, Rufus. But Vessie hated working for others, and saved up enough money to buy a general store in Steep Creek. This was around the time of World War I. It was a rough part of town, and he had both black and white laborers from the sawmills as customers.

The sheriff was a frequent visitor to the store. Evon remembers him always having a kind word and a piece of candy for her. He had a reputation for brutality however, and she recalls that he and a brother were eventually sent to jail after being convicted of murder. One day, the sheriff came to the store asking about a particular Negro laborer. Vessie said he hadn't seen him in days. The sheriff asked Vessie to call him the next time this man came in, telling Vessie he intended to kill him. Vessie went home and discussed the sheriff's threat with Nina, worrying about what he should do. In the middle of the night he got dressed, and tracked the man down in his home. He warned him of the sheriff's threat. The man pawned his pocket watch to Vessie, then and there, and used the money to flee town. He succesfully escaped the sheriff and was never heard of again. Vessie later gave the pocket watch to his son Earl. After Earl's death, his children gave this watch to their Uncle Tom, and Tom eventually passed this keepsake down to his eldest daughter, Melinda. It was a brass plated Studebaker watch from the South Bend Watch Company, and widely sold by mail order in the 1920's. These watches were sold on credit, and could be purchased with a down payment of $1. With the onset of the Depression, the company found itself with many delinquent accounts and was forced to close. (http://www.pocketwatchrepair.com/histories/southbend.html)

After the mill near Steep Creek closed, Vessie was also forced to close his store. His family feared that they'd soon be in the poorhouse. But Vessie continued to prosper. He worked as a rancher primarily, leasing and operating land in Pearsall, Garwood and in various sites throughout South and East Texas. He operated up to 20,000 acres at any given time. He also owned and operated a cotton gin and a meat processing plant. He involved his children in all these ventures. He was well known in the community for his willingness to extend credit or make loans to poor families, black or white. Tom McLemore recalls from looking at a lot of the notes he had drawn up that he charged from 6% to 10% compound interest. He was good fried to Will Wade, proprietor of the City Cafe, and W.J. (Wade) McClanahan, Deputy Sherriff of San Augustine.

Vessie felt a strong committment to provide for his family. Before he died, he built a home for each of his eldest four children, as well as giving them each 50 acres of land. He left his homestead and 400 acre ranch, jointly, to his two youngest sons.

When Vessie was in his forties, he was gored by a bull on the ranch. The wound was just under his left eye. He suffered from nearly incapacitating headaches for the rest of his life. In 1950, he had several massive strokes, and was unable to function normally after that. His wife nursed him at home until he died from a brain aneurysm in 1952.

Although Vessie didn't have much formal education, he was an extremely intelligent man. Tom and Evon remember that he read widely. Vessie's daughter, Evon, was the first of the family to graduate from college. She attended Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, where she received a degree in education. She remembers coming home one weekend from college, and her father asked her to check something he had prepared. He had calculated the compound interest that was due on a loan he had made. She told him she didn't know how to do this. "What am I sending you to college for" he grumbled, "if they can't even teach you to calculate compound interest."

His obituary was published in the local papers, as well as in the January 23, 1952 issue of the Houston Post.

Written by Melinda McLemore Strong, granddaughter, circa 1995 and revised periodically

(Research):
Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 6
Enumerated 11 May 1910
SD 2 ED 133 Sheet 32A
209-209
McLemore, Vessie Head M W 24 M1 2 Tx US US Farming Home Farm
McLemore, Nina Wf F W 18 M1 2 2/0 Tx Ga Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 2 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 173 Sheet 1A
Bronson Road
2-2
McLemore, Vessie E Head M W 34 M Tx Ga Tx Farmer
McLemore, Nina O Wf F W 28 M Tx Ark Tx
McLemore, Percy L Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Evaughan V Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Earl Son M W 3 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Ira Son M W 1 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx

(Medical):artherio sclerosis, hypertension

Vessie married Nina Ophelia Fuller on 7 Nov 1907 in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Nina (daughter of Joseph Thomas Fuller and Viola "Ola" Fullen) was born on 15 Sep 1891 in Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas; died on 8 Jul 1980 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rufus worked in the lumber yards, and in 1910, he was living in the Wilson Boarding house.

He was killed accidentally by a cousin of when he was 26. They and some friends had been drinking, and it was said that they were chasing each other on horseback with guns. Grover Eddings, a brother-in-law of Vessie McLemore, lived nearby the scene of the tragedy, and remembers tending to Rufus's body while the crowd waited for his parents to arrive.

Rufus's mother, Ruth White McLemore, was so overcome with bereavement that she kept her head bowed down for well over a year after his death. A picture of the unveiling of his tomb exists. The marker indicated he was a member of the Woodsmen of the World. His tombstone is inscribed "Asleep In Jesus - A loving son awaiting in Heaven for Mama to come."

Notes:

From the SABINE COUNTY REPORTER, HEMPHILL, TEXAS Thursday 17 October 1963 (Courtesy of Kay Parker McCary)

Services held for Ernest McLemore

Funeral services were held for Earnest E. McLemore, 74 of Hemphill at 4 pm Tuesday, Oct 8, at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. E. E. Adams, pastor of Bulah Baptist Church near Pendleton in Louisiana. Assisting was the Rev. A.E. Armstrong, pastor of Gravehill church.

Mr. McLemore, a native and lifelong resident of Sabine County, died at 8:20 am Oct. 7 in the East Texas Convalescent Home, San Augustine, where he had been for seven weeks. He was a retired farmer.

Burial was in Gravel Hill cemetery under direction of Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill. Pallbearers were nephews, Max Cammack, Gayle Wyatt, Rufus McLemore, Earl McLemore, Marton Conn and Elroy Boyd.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Florence Boyd McLemore of Hemphill; two sons Hugh McLemore of Beaumont and Paul McLemore of Houston; one brother Ira McLemore of Hemphill, three sisters Miss Mollie (sic) McLemore and Mrs. Jack Cammack of Hemphilll and Mrs. Elvie Speights of Beaumont; and five grandchildren.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 4
Enumerated 18 Apr 1930
ED 203-7 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 234
704-727
McLemore, Ernest E Head M W 30 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
McLemore, Mary F Wf F W 26 M Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Rufus H Son M W 1 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1940 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated April 27, 1930
SD 43-2 ED 202-3 Sheet 18A
McLemore, Ernest E Head M W 50 Tx Same House Farmer
McLemore, Florence Wf F W 46 M Tx Sam House
McLemore, Hugh R Son M W 21 S Tx R Sabine Tx ?? Stewart Reforestation
McLemore, Paul B Son M W 8 S Tx Same House

Ernest married Mary Florence Boyd on 21 Dec 1913. Mary (daughter of William Henry Boyd, Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" McGown) was born on 15 Sep 1893 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 7 Jan 1977 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The following obituary was excerpted from the 24 September 1970 SABINE COUNTY REPORTER HEMPHILL, TEXAS

LOCAL WOMAN's FUNERAL HELD

Funeral services for Mrs. Mellie Mary McLemore of Hemphill were held Thursday in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill.

The Rev. Jim Turner, pastor of Hemphill First Baptist Church officiated. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Sabine County.

Pallbearers included nephews Earl McLemore, Donald McLemore, Paul McLemore, Guy Hughes, Max Cammack and Jerry Van Valkenburg.

Mrs. McLemore died Wednesday at the ??? Manor Nursing Home of Hemphill.

Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. H.B. Cammack of Hemphill and Mrs. Elvie Speights.

(Courtesy of Kay Parker McCary)

Notes:

The following obituary appeared in the 27 March 1980 issue of the SABINE COUNTY REPORTER HEMPHILL, TEXAS (Courtesy of Kay Parker McCary)

Ruth Speights

Funeral services for Ruth Elvie Speights, 86, of Pineland were at 2 pm March 20 in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Hemphill Cemetery.

Mrs. Speights died at 12:45 am March 19 in Hines Nursing Home in Pineland.

She was a lifelong resident of Sabine County.

Survivors include three daughters Mrs. Dorine Robinson of Pineland; Mrs. Laverne Gellatly of Beaumont and Mrs. Johnnie Hughes of Shreveport, La; one sister Mrs. Emma Cammack of Hemphill, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Rutha married Mermond Leon Speights on 22 Dec 1913. Mermond (son of John William "Doc" Speights, M. D. and Sallie Wilson) was born on 22 Dec 1891 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 3 Jul 1939 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Excerpted from an undated, unreferenced obituary:

Lifelong resident of Sabine County. Justice of the Peace, Precinct One, for eight years.

Services at First Baptist Church of Hemphill. Rev. Jim Turner, officiated. Buried at Gravel Hill. Graveside Masonic rites conducted by Littleton Fowler Lodge.

Ira married Alma Clara Bragg on 26 Nov 1922. Alma (daughter of Henry Malcom "Mack" Bragg and Lorena Lord) was born on 11 Mar 1906 in Time, Sabine County, Texas; died on 5 May 1985 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Herman Bailey "Jack" Cammack on 29 Mar 1930. Herman (son of Thomas Forrest Cammack and Sarah Elizabeth Karcher) was born on 8 Jun 1903 in Paxton, Shelby County, Texas; died on 26 Jan 1969 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Did he die young? Not listed with the family at the time of the 1880 census.

Notes:

(Research):
Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 1
Enumerated 30 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 11B
Hemphill and Homer Road
184-186
White, Robert W Head m W 27 m1 7 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
White, Florence B Wf F W 27 m1 7 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
White, A. V. Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
White, William C Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Lafayette Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
185-187
White, Thomas J Head M W 37 m2 7 Tx La Ala Farmer
White, Nettie H Wf F W 39 m1 7 2/2 Ala Ala Ala
White, Francis V Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Ala
White, George F Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Ala
186-188
White, John M Head M W 27 m1 2 Tx La Ala Farmer
White, Kate Wf F W 23 m1 2 1/1 Tx Tx Tx
White, Corra Son M W 1 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Aary A Mother F W 62 Ed 11/7 Ala Ala Tenn
Davidson, Jefferson O Uncle M W 64 Wd Ala Ala Tenn

1920 Census
Texas, Nacogdoches County, JP 8, ED 135
Enumerated 10-12 Jan 1920 by John Weatherly
SD 326 ED 135 Sheet 5A
89-91
White, T.J. Hd M 46 M Tx Miss Al
White, Nettie Wife F 48 M Miss Miss Miss
White, Velma Dtr F 17 S Tx Tx Miss
White, Foster Son M 12 S Tx Tx Miss
Case, Herman Nephew M 12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Nacogdoches County, JP 8
Enumerated 11 Apr 1930
ED 174-21 SD 12 Sheet 9B
Abbly and Maytown Road
182-188
White, Tom J Head M W 56 m 29 Tx Miss Ala Farmer
White, Nettie Wf F W 57 M 30 Miss Miss Ala
White, Velma Dtr F W 26 S Tx Tx Miss Stenographer Bank
---/189
White, Foster Head M W 21 M 20 Tx Tx Miss Telegraph Operator Railroad Office
White, Estill Wf F W 18 M 17 Tx La Tx

Thomas married Mollie Tatom on 24 Dec 1895 in Sabine County, Texas. Mollie was born before 1877; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Nettie Jenkins after 1900. Nettie was born on 27 May 1872 in Mississippi; died on 16 Dec 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Medical):See attached sources.

Harriet married Samuel Willie Tatom on 7 Jan 1896 in Sabine County, Texas. Samuel (son of Samuel Plummer Tatom and Elizabeth Ella Dent) was born on 20 Mar 1874 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Mar 1967 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 2 Mar 1967 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her Uncle, Thomas B. Davidson, was living with her family at the time of the 1900 Federal census.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 27 and 28 January 1920
SD 226 ED 168 Sheet 22A Stamped 115
424-446
Carlton, Martha A Head F W 43 Wd Tx La Ala Farmer
Carlton, Eugene Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Carlton, Ary E Dt F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Carlton, Ethel B Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Davidson, Jefferson O Uncle M W 74 Wd Ala Miss Miss

Martha married William Quitman Carlton about 1896. William (son of Henry Harrison Carlton and Laura E. Bolton) was born on 22 Jun 1871 in Texas; died on 28 Jan 1917 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1920, his cousin Sarah E. White was living with his family.

Name Nary Austin White
Event Type Death
Event Date 27 Apr 1937
Event Place Bronson, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Wife Lizzie White
Birth Date 15 Jan 1880
Birthplace Sabine, Texas
Father's Name W Vard White
Mother's Name Adney Davidson
Informant Harriet Delia Tatom, Pineland, TX
Certificate Number 23060
GS Film number 2117172
Digital Folder Number 005145560
Image Number 02997



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3HR-SZ4 : accessed 22 Jun 2014), Nary Austin White, 27 Apr 1937; citing certificate number 23060, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2117172.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Milam Pr 4
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 71 Sheet 4A
61-61
Buckley, Young Head W M Feb 1866 34 m3 Tx Miss Miss Farmer
Buckley, Mary Wf W F Jan 1871 29 m3 2/1 Tx Ala Miss
Buckley, Pearl Dtr W F Sept 1899 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Nary Boarder W M Jan 1880 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Johnson, E Servant W M May 1854 46 S Tx Ind Ind Farm Laborer

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 30 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 11A Stamped 96
Hemphill and Homer Road
179-181
White, Nary A Head M W 29 m1 8 Tx La Ala Farmer
White, Mary E Wf F W 31 m1 8 1/1 Tx Tx Ark
White, John A Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 22 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 173 Sheet 18A
Bronson and Hemphill Road
354-354
White, Norrie A Hd M W 40 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
White, Mary E Wf F W 41 M Tx Tx Tx
White. John A Son F W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
White, Mollie A Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Sarah E Cousin F W 31 S Tx Tx Tx

Nary married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" McGown on 22 Sep 1902 in Sabine County, Texas. Mary (daughter of Samuel Houston "House" McGown and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Conn) was born on 17 Jan 1879 in Texas; died on 25 Nov 1960 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per OLDTIMERS OF SABINE COUNTY, TEXAS "he was known as the Daniel Boone of his day, never tiring of being in the woods. He hunted wild game at every opportunity, and never was his larder empty of venison, turkey and squirrel. A nephew, A.V. White recalls seeing John and his brother-in-law, George Morris, coming home with two large turkey gobblers, with their feet tied together and a pole between their legs and their heads dragging.

He loves to tell tall tales and was known as somewhat of a joker. He tells of the time his uncle, Jack White, shot a deer and thinking it was dead, ran up and grabbed it by the horns. The deer came up stomping and kicking Jack with its sharp hoofs. "Jacks feet were in pretty bad condition" chuckled John "but he was always getting in trouble. Once he caught a fawn and tied it to a tree with his shirt. When Jack got ready to go home home, it had broken loose and fled, taking Jack's shirt along." A dead pan joker, John White had such a reputation for tall tales that Andrew Lott told a newcomer Tom Pulliam, who started to repeat something John said, "anyone repeating anything John White says has to shell a a half a bushel of peanuts. Once when someone was bragging about his corn harvest, Johh said "Oh that's nothing. I had to haul half of mine into have room to windrow the rest."

The Whites have lived all their married life on their farm in the Pinehill community where they raised their children and where they now have retired in their pleasant little house surrounded by tall pines and beautiful scenery.

There are 23 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren (circa 1964).

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDBJ-C8Q
Name: John Madison White
Death Date: 28 Dec 1964
Death Place: Buna, Jasper, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 84 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 15 Nov 1880
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: A.V. Vardenon White
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Era Edna Davidson
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Springhill Cemetery
Burial Place: Sabine County, Texas
Burial Date: 29 Dec 1964
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2117697
Digital Film Number: 4028381
Image Number: 1099
Reference Number: cn 83352
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 1
Enumerated 30 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 11B
Hemphill and Homer Road
184-186
White, Robert W Head m W 27 m1 7 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
White, Florence B Wf F W 27 m1 7 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
White, A. V. Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
White, William C Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Lafayette Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
185-187
White, Thomas J Head M W 37 m2 7 Tx La Ala Farmer
White, Nettie H Wf F W 39 m1 7 2/2 Ala Ala Ala
White, Francis V Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Ala
White, George F Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Ala
186-188
White, John M Head M W 27 m1 2 Tx La Ala Farmer
White, Kate Wf F W 23 m1 2 1/1 Tx Tx Tx
White, Corra Son M W 1 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Aary A Mother F W 62 Ed 11/7 Ala Ala Tenn
Davidson, Jefferson O Uncle M W 64 Wd Ala Ala Tenn

John married Katie Morris on 24 Oct 1907 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Katie (daughter of Benjamin Franklin Morris and Sarah Virginia Howard) was born on 2 Feb 1885 in Texas; died on 20 Jun 1969 in Buna, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Also living with his family in 1920 was his niece, 11 year old Bessie Wood.

Name: Robert Warren White
Death Date: 22 Aug 1962
Death Place: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 80 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1882
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Vardaman White
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Ada Davidson
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Sabine County, Texas
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2117025
Digital Film Number: 4028544
Image Number: 3276
Reference Number: cn 51800
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 1
Enumerated 30 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 11B
Hemphill and Homer Road
184-186
White, Robert W Head m W 27 m1 7 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
White, Florence B Wf F W 27 m1 7 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
White, A. V. Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
White, William C Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Lafayette Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
185-187
White, Thomas J Head M W 37 m2 7 Tx La Ala Farmer
White, Nettie H Wf F W 39 m1 7 2/2 Ala Ala Ala
White, Francis V Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Ala
White, George F Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Ala
186-188
White, John M Head M W 27 m1 2 Tx La Ala Farmer
White, Kate Wf F W 23 m1 2 1/1 Tx Tx Tx
White, Corra Son M W 1 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Aary A Mother F W 62 Ed 11/7 Ala Ala Tenn
Davidson, Jefferson O Uncle M W 64 Wd Ala Ala Tenn

Robert married Florence Beatrice Carrico on 30 Nov 1902 in Sabine County, Texas. Florence (daughter of William David "Dee" Carrico and Mary Charlotte Gary) was born on 20 Jul 1882 in Panola County, Texas; died on 22 Jun 1970 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listing:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 2 May 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 12A Stamped 177
192-194
Bennett, Adam J Hd M W 53 m1 34 Tx La La Farmer
Bennett, Nancy E Wf F W 54 m1 34 9/7 Ga Ga Ga
Bennett, Charley D Son m W 30 S Tx Tx Ga Laborer Home Farm
Bennett, Jude W Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Ga Laborer Home Farm
White, Benjamin H Boarder M W 20 s La Tx Tx Hewing Ties Railroad
Morris, George Boarder M W 57 Wd Tx La La Driver Hauling Ties


1920 Census
Texas, Sabine,
360-360
White, Benjamin Hd M W 31 M Tx La Tn Sawyer Lumbermill
White, Cora N Wf F W 27 M Tx Tx Tx
White, Lillie A Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Eldredge Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx

Benjamin married Cora Nevada Griffin on 1 Sep 1910. Cora (daughter of Wiley Griffin and Mary Elizabeth "Lillie" Cartwright) was born on 6 Oct 1892 in Texas; died on 27 Nov 1936; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married James N.B. Draughn on 27 Apr 1895 in Sabine County, Texas. James was born about 1850 in Louisiana; died after 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married A. B. Russell after 1920. A. was born on 9 Jun 1869 in Snow Hill, Wilcox County, Alabama; died on 18 Apr 1961 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Halbert Cemetery (Joel Halbert Cemetery / Fox Hill Cemetery), Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Fannie Buckley
Death Date: 23 Sep 1953
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: white
Death Age: 79 years 4 months 24 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 29 Apr 1874
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Ed White
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Benena Meador
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Hemphill Cemetery
Burial Place: Hemphill, Texas
Burial Date: 24 Sep 1953
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2113985
Digital Film Number: 4165744
Image Number: 289
Reference Number: 53102
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Fannie married William Archer Buckley on 16 Sep 1891 in Sabine County, Texas. William (son of William N. Buckley and Ruth Mary Ann "Ruthie" Land) was born on 3 Jul 1861 in Texas; died on 10 Mar 1929 in Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Alabama Williams on 12 Jan 1898 in Sabine County, Texas. Alabama (daughter of Lewis Sullivan "L. S." Williams and Frances Williams) was born after 1877; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Milam Pr. No. 4
Enumerated 1 June 1900
SD 8 ED 71 Sheet 1A Stamped 129
8-8
Patterson, Walter Hd W M Sept 1865 34 M 2 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Patterson, May Wf W F May 1880 20 M 2 1/1 Tx Tx Tx
Patterson, Eva I Dtr W F May 1899 1 S Tx Tx Tx


1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP4
Enumerated 30 April 1910
SD 2 ED 134 Sheet 9A Stamped 159
130-134
Patterson, Walter G Hd M W 41 M1 11 Tx --- Tx Farmer
Patterson, May Wf F W 29 M1 11 6/5 Tx ___ Tx
Patterson, Era I Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Patterson, Marie Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Patterson, Onie M Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Patterson, Dorie Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
Patterson, Sybil Dtr F W 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Pattie married Walter G. Patterson about 1898 in Texas. Walter was born in Sep 1865 in Texas; died about 1943; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mattie Estelle McGown. Mattie (daughter of John Thomas McGown and Margaret Jane Tallulah "Lula" Smith) was born on 2 Jul 1891 in Geneva, Sabine County, Texas; died on 9 Jan 1971 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Presumed to be the second wife of William E. Campbell from 1) Sabine County Marriage Records and 2) proximity of families. They lived nearby in Precinct 1 of Sabine County in 1910 and 1920. The marriage occured after the 1900 census, and Anna died before the 1910 census, so this can not be verified through census records.

Anna married William Edwin Campbell on 5 Apr 1903 in Sabine County, Texas. William (son of Edwin A. Campbell and Rebecca Ann Catherine Montgomery) was born on 16 Jun 1853 in Texas; died on 2 Jun 1933 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charlie White instead has her as Eoline born ca 1886.

Evaline married Bencil Nay Ener on 6 Mar 1910 in Sabine County, Texas. Bencil (son of Martin "Mart" Ener, Sr. and Ada Landers Garlington) was born on 18 Feb 1889 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 9 Oct 1975 in Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eli Tatom. Eli was born before 1887; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sometimes shown as Lee Ella Walker. Shown as May Ella Walker McDaniel on the Texas Birth certificate of son Clement. Most often shown simply as "Ella."

Name Ella Walker Mcdaniel
Event Type Death
Event Date 20 Apr 1955
Event Place Yellowpine, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 24 Feb 1889
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John Walker
Mother's Name Eunice White
Informant Mrs Zuda Tinsley
Certificate Number 19994
GS Film number 2114388
Digital Folder Number 005145312
Image Number 03449



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K378-JH9 : accessed 13 Apr 2014), Ella Walker Mcdaniel, 20 Apr 1955; citing certificate number 19994, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2114388.

Ella married Nolan Ernest "Mack" McDaniel on 6 Aug 1910 in Sabine County, Texas. Nolan (son of William W. McDaniel and Zeroine Joan "Jo Ann" Smith) was born on 19 Dec 1887 in Bayou Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 2 Nov 1963 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His widowed mother, Eunice (White) Walker, lived with he and his wife in 1920.

Family/Spouse: Edna Dickey. Edna was born in Feb 1898 in Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles White instead lists him as Era Walker.

Erie married Exie Duanna Ener on 4 Apr 1915 in Sabine County, Texas. Exie (daughter of Martin "Mart" Ener, Sr. and Harriett Duanna Smith) was born on 12 Feb 1897 in Texas; died on 19 Dec 1968 in Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Information:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 6
Enumerated 6 May 1910
SD 2 ED 133 Sheet 313
204-204
Cade White
205-205
Roberts, Will I M W 40 M1 15 La La La Family
Roberts, Cora F W 33 M1 15 3/2 Tx Tx Ark
Roberts, Eugene M W Tx La Tx
Roberts, Ora Lee F W Tx La Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 20 and 21 January 1920
SD 326 ED 173 Sheet 17A
340-340
Roberts, Isaac Hd 49 M La Miss Miss Farmer
Roberts, Cora W 42 M Tx Tx Ark
Roberts, Ora L Dtr 11 Tx La Tx
Roberts, L.C. Son 7 Tx La Tx

Cora married Isaac Will "I.W." Roberts on 14 Nov 1894 in Sabine County, Texas. Isaac was born about 1867 in Louisiana; died about 1925 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married a Hargrove.

Lena married Joseph Bell Hargrove on 17 Dec 1899 in Sabine County, Texas. Joseph (son of Joseph Floyd Hargrove and Elizabeth Bell Drawhorn) was born on 17 Oct 1878 in Texas; died on 26 May 1938 in La Feria, Cameron County, Texas; was buried in Restlawn Memorial Park, La Feria, Cameron County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In an article about Jack Causey from OLDTIMERS OF SABINE COUNTY, TEXAS, it is noted that he "attended a one-room school which was called Hickory Hill and was located a bit north of the J.B. Bohannon place. Teachers he remembers are Miss Lillie Speights, Miss Anna Watson (later Mrs. John Dent), Drew White, who married Miss Dora Speights, and Miss Nora Goodrich."

Charlie White reports he had spinal meningitis.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JX7W-BM9
Name: C.D. White
Death Date: 09 Jan 1913
Death Place: Sabine Co., Texas
Gender: Male
Race: white
Death Age: 29 years 3 months
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 1883
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Cade White
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Mary Click
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence: Sabine Co.
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2050885
Digital Film Number: 4165765
Image Number: 685
Reference Number: v 5 cn 2166
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

Cade married Dora E. Speights on 22 Jan 1905 in Sabine County, Texas. Dora (daughter of John William "Doc" Speights, M. D. and Sallie Wilson) was born on 7 Feb 1886 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 11 Sep 1964 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried on 13 Sep 1964 in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lola married William Durard McGown on 1 Mar 1906 in Sabine County, Texas. William (son of Andrew Jackson McGown and Mattie Edna Browning) was born on 15 Feb 1879 in Texas; died on 5 Nov 1970 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Cecil McDaniel wrote that although Albert White "had little formal education, as was common with men of his generation, he was extremely shrewd, a good conversationalist, witty, and very much at home in all types of society. He farmed some, but for hte most part, he raised and traded in livestock. I doubt if there was a man in Sabine County who loved outdoors activities more than Albert."

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine, JP 6, Bronson
Enumerated 15 Apr 1930
ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 7B
153-157
White, Albert Hd M W 38 M 18 Tx Tx Ark Farmer
White, Ollie Wf F W 37 M 17 Tx Miss Miss
White, Arlene Dtr F W 19 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Evalee Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Loy Dtr M (sic) W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
White, Tomie S Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

Thomas married Ollie Lee Conn on 7 Jan 1910 in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Ollie (daughter of Henry Patrick "Jiggs" Conn and Frances Mae "Fannie" Barrett) was born on 19 Mar 1893 in Texas; died on 2 Jan 1971 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William H. Baker on 22 Jun 1908 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. William was born on 21 Feb 1876 in Texas; died on 17 Sep 1952 in Texas; was buried in Hebron Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Clara Jenkins on 4 Jan 1903 in San Augustine County, Texas. Clara was born in Oct 1884 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Ferdinand Partin on 28 Dec 1902. Ferdinand (son of Alexander C. Partin and Drucilla Cordelia White) was born on 25 Oct 1884 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 5 Mar 1939 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Horace married Lettie Broaddus on 24 Mar 1917 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. Lettie was born on 29 Aug 1900; died on 18 Sep 1985 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Hebron Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Eugene Ellison. James was born on 17 Feb 1878 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 12 Dec 1961 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Virgie Eddings. Virgie (daughter of Sterling W. Eddings and Lyda E. Hutto) was born on 12 Oct 1902 in Texas; died on 14 Jan 1990 in Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Benjamin Boseman. Benjamin was born on 14 Janaury 1896 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 29 Aug 1969 in Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Onie Viola Boyd
Death Date: 06 Dec 1968
Death Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 76 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 17 Feb 1892
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Imboden Boyd
Father's Name: James Griffin
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Emily White
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife & Mother
Place of Residence: Precinct #3, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Gravelhill
Burial Place: , Sabine, Texas
Burial Date: 08 Dec 1968
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2137256
Digital Film Number: 4030475
Image Number: 1384
Reference Number: cn 89465
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Onie married Bradford Imboden Boyd on 17 Sep 1916 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Bradford (son of William Henry Boyd, Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" McGown) was born on 7 Dec 1895 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 10 Sep 1970 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kay Parker McCary notes he was buried with a double headstone that he shared with Robbie Griffin, 1909-1993. They were married 12 June 1925. He had a Military Marker noting that he was Texas Pfc Army WW I.

Notes:

Her tombstone reads Arlie Griffin BOYD.

Arlie married William Henry Boyd, Jr. about 1921 in Texas. William (son of William Henry Boyd, Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" McGown) was born about 1882 in Sabine County, Texas; died about 1944 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ora married William Nelson Boyett about 1922. William (son of John Oliver Boyett and Martha "Mattie" Ann Emerentha Conn) was born on 6 May 1895 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 9 Mar 1926 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ora married Earnest Walker Beard in Mar 1929. Earnest (son of Benjamin Walker Beard, Sr. and Jo Anna "Annie" Farr) was born on 2 Dec 1894 in Huntington, Angelina County, Texas; died on 21 May 1977 in Hudson, Angelina County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Ella McGown. Mary (daughter of Ernest Jackson "Pat" McGown and Abbie Ella Conn) was born on 16 Jul 1912 in Texas; died in May 1986 in Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Vallie Mae Nichols on 30 Nov 1946 in San Augustine County, Texas. Vallie was born on 28 Jul 1914 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 5 Feb 1990 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Denning, San Augustine, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Dewey Watson. James was born on 27 Mar 1901 in Texas; died on 28 Aug 1972 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Center, Shelby County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Delma E. McCauley. Delma was born on 12 Nov 1909 in Texas; died on 22 Jan 1986; was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Center, Shelby County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Melba Nell Mitchell about 1940 in San Augustine, Texas. Melba was born on 11 Jul 1920 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 23 Feb 1997 in San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Murry Thomas Garrett. Murry (son of James Garrett and Mattie Gilbert) was born on 4 Nov 1910 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 24 Nov 1972 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Upper Chireno Cemetery, Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles A. McElroy

Charles A. McElroy, age 79, of Route 3, San Augustine, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 1995, at the Nacogdoches County Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches.

Born Sept. 28, 1916, in San Augustine County, he had been a longtime area resident and a member of the Church of Christ. McElroy was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a farmer.

Survivors: wife, Wilma McElroy of San Augustine; a daughter, Betty Carolyn Byley of Bronson; sons, Billy Donice McElroy of Nacogdoches and Justin Howell McElroy of San Augustine; one sister, Madline Garrett of Nacogdoches; one brother Robert McElroy of San Augustine; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Chapel in San Augustine with Don Skipper officiating. Interment was at Saunders Cemetery.

Pallbearers: James Nichols, Thomas Thacker, Nathan Tindall, Jerry Fountain, Terry Jessup and Burl Smith.

Published in The Sabine County Reporter, November 15, 1995, Page 13

Family/Spouse: Iva Katherine Mitchell. Iva was born on 21 Mar 1922 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 29 Jun 1998 in Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J6S2-T2Z
name: Allie Elnora Conn
death date: 03 Jan 1975
death place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
gender: Female
race:
death age: 81 years
estimated birth date: 1894
birth date:
birthplace:
marital status:
spouse's name:
father's name: Jeff Humphery
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Mary Clark
mother's birthplace:
occupation:
place of residence:
cemetery:
burial place:
burial date:
additional relatives:
film number: 2243875
digital film number: 4167930
image number: 1540
reference number: Frame Number 1582
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Allie Elnora Conn, 1975

(Research):
Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 4 May 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 14A
Hemphill and San Augustine Road
232-234
Boyett, Nathan D Head M W 33 m2 9 Tx Ark Ark Farmer
Boyett, Minnie L Wf F W 28 M1 9 4/2 Tx La Tx
Boyett, Nathan H Son m W 7 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Home Farm
Boyett, Lily B Dtr F W 1 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Humphreys, Allie E Lodger F W 17 S Tx Miss Tx

(Medical):See attached sources.

Family/Spouse: John Aliance "Johnnie" Conn. John (son of George Franklin "Frank" Conn and Frances "Fannie" Malenda Isom) was born on 11 Jan 1887 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 10 Feb 1961 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The 1910 census shows Auresia as Male, and a Son. However, Barbara Yancey Dore show that Auresia was actually female. As Auresia is not listed on the 1920 census with the rest of his or her siblings, it is likely that he/she died or otherwise left home prior to this time.

Notes:

She married a CAGLE, and is buried under a triple marker with her parents, Ruth Aurelia CLARK and James Seborn CLARK at Centerview Cemetery.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDYS-4J1
Name: Minnie Ola Barnette
Death Date: 25 Sep 1945
Death Place: Rusk, Cherokee, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: white
Death Age: 35 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 19 Oct 1909
Birthplace: Jasper County
Marital Status: Divorced
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: James Sebern Clark
Father's Birthplace: Fairmount, Tx
Mother's Name: Ruth Aurilia Clark
Mother's Birthplace: Sabine County
Occupation: Maid
Place of Residence: Bronson, Jasper, TX
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Center View, Tx
Burial Date: 27 Sep 1945
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2137964
Digital Film Number: 4029643
Image Number: 363
Reference Number: cn38452
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Genevive married Willie C. Cagle on 15 Nov 1925. Willie was born before 1911; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Genevive married Elisha Ward on 30 Jul 1930 in Jasper County, Texas. Elisha was born about 1885 in Vernon Parish, Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John W. Clark shows that she married Fennis F. TAYLOR.

Marie married Finis Franklin Taylor before 1937. Finis was born before 1913; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ras married Lillian Harrison on 6 Mar 1943 in Orange, Orange County, Texas. Lillian was born on 19 Nov 1926 in Haleyville, Winston County, Alabama; died on 26 Aug 2011 in Texas; was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens (Claybar Hillcrest), Orange, Orange County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ralph married Hazel Thelma Allen before 1945. Hazel (daughter of Ruben Brinson Allen and Violet Estelle Coleman) was born on 5 Apr 1925 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 5 Nov 2001 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JF68-C4C
Name: Adrian Burkhalter
Death Date: 22 Nov 1975
Death Place: Newton, Newton, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 76 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1899
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Bessie
Father's Name: Jeff Burkhalter
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Jane Ida Clark
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243842
Digital Film Number: 4167927
Image Number: 1672
Reference Number: cn 100104
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Family/Spouse: Bessie Dickerson. Bessie was born on 30 May 1903; died on 7 Feb 1983; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD5X-85R
Name: Ward A. Burkhalter
Death Date: 15 Aug 1969
Death Place: Kerrville, Kerr, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: W
Death Age: 65 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 20 Jun 1904
Birthplace: Bronson, Texas
Marital Status: Divorced
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Jeff Lee Burkhalter
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Jane Clark
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Lumber Grader
Place of Residence: Bronson, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: VA Cemetery
Burial Place: Houston, Texas
Burial Date: 15 Aug 1969
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2218108
Digital Film Number: 4030538
Image Number: 1393
Reference Number: CN 58563
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976