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Sophronia ???

Female Abt 1826 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sophronia ??? was born about 1826 in Texas; and died.

    Sophronia married William Gilbert before 1854. William was born about 1825 in Alabama; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Virginia Gilbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1854; and died.
    2. 3. Thomas Gilbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1856; and died.
    3. 4. Annie Gilbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1858; and died.
    4. 5. Willie J. Gilbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1859; and died.
    5. 6. Mattie Gilbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1868 in Texas; and died.
    6. 7. Milton Gilbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1871; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Virginia Gilbert Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sophronia1) was born about 1854; and died.

  2. 3.  Thomas Gilbert Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sophronia1) was born about 1856; and died.

  3. 4.  Annie Gilbert Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sophronia1) was born about 1858; and died.

    Family/Spouse: John "Jack" Garrett. John (son of Milton Garrett and Elizabeth Hamil) was born about 1854 in Texas; died before 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Willie J. Gilbert Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sophronia1) was born about 1859; and died.

  5. 6.  Mattie Gilbert Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sophronia1) was born about 1868 in Texas; and died.

    Mattie married James Garrett on 18 Jul 1887 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. James (son of Milton Garrett and Elizabeth Hamil) was born about 1858 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Vivian Garrett  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1896 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 8 Jan 1992 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
    2. 9. Veva G. Garrett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1897 in Ratcliff, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 13 Aug 1968 in Orange County, Texas.
    3. 10. Milton Buddy Garrett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1900 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 12 Oct 1998 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried on 14 Oct 1998 in Upper Chireno Cemetery, Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
    4. 11. Anna Garrett  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1903 in San Augustine County, Texas; and died.
    5. 12. Mattie Garrett  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in San Augustine County, Texas; and died.
    6. 13. James Garrett  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1909 in San Augustine County, Texas; and died.
    7. 14. Murry Garrett  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in San Augustine County, Texas; and died.

  6. 7.  Milton Gilbert Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sophronia1) was born about 1871; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Vivian Garrett Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born about 1896 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 8 Jan 1992 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.

    Notes:

    She is a sister of Vera Garrett, and was a descendant of Jacob Garrett, who was Alcade of San Augustine in the 1830s.

    Family/Spouse: Joseph Abram Hensarling. Joseph was born on 27 Aug 1894 in Texas; died on 8 Jul 1973 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Arlis Hensarling  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1916 in San Augustine County, Texas.
    2. 16. Bernice Opal Hensarling  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jan 1918 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 23 Jan 2012 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried on 27 Jan 2012 in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas.
    3. 17. Hazel Ethel Hensarling  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1920 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 15 Aug 2008 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.

  2. 9.  Veva G. Garrett Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born on 27 Oct 1897 in Ratcliff, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 13 Aug 1968 in Orange County, Texas.

    Notes:

    She was a sister of Vivian Garrett, and a descendant of Jacob Garrett, who was Alcade of San Augustine in the 1830s.

    Veva married Eugene Bryan Rawson, Sr. on 16 Aug 1916 in Ratcliff, San Augustine County, Texas. Eugene (son of Warren Harper Rawson and Ella M. Prestridge) was born on 13 Oct 1897 in Verda, Grant Parish, Louisiana; died on 31 Mar 1968 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Velta Alnettie Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1917 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 20 Nov 2002 in Center, Shelby County, Texas; was buried on 22 Nov 2002 in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.
    2. 19. Eugene Bryan Rawson, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Apr 1919 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 12 Nov 1998 in Orange County, Texas.
    3. 20. Francis "Frank" Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1921 in Denning, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 13 Aug 2013 in Orange, Orange County, Texas.
    4. 21. Garrett Prestidge Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jun 1923 in Texas; died on 2 Aug 1978 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
    5. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 23. Daniel Neal Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1928 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 3 Nov 1929 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas.
    7. 24. Mary Elizabeth Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1932 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 1 Nov 1986 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

  3. 10.  Milton Buddy Garrett Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born on 22 Aug 1900 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 12 Oct 1998 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried on 14 Oct 1998 in Upper Chireno Cemetery, Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas.

    Notes:

    The San Augustine Tribune
    October 15, 1998, Page 13

    Mr. Milton Buddy Garrett

    Funeral services for Milton Buddy Garrett, 98, or Nacogdoches were held at the graveside at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, 1998 at Chireno Upper Cemetery with Bro. Hershel Murray, officiating.

    Mr. Garrett died Monday, October 12, 1998 in Nacogdoches.

    Mr. Garrett was born in San Augustine August 22, 1900 and was the son of Mattie Gilbert and James Garrett. He was a farmer all of his life.

    He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

    Laird-McGill Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

    (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)


  4. 11.  Anna Garrett Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born about 1903 in San Augustine County, Texas; and died.

  5. 12.  Mattie Garrett Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born about 1907 in San Augustine County, Texas; and died.

  6. 13.  James Garrett Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born about 1909 in San Augustine County, Texas; and died.

  7. 14.  Murry Garrett Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born about 1912 in San Augustine County, Texas; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 15.  Arlis Hensarling Descendancy chart to this point (8.Vivian3, 6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born about 1916 in San Augustine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    One of these listings on the SSDI and Texas Death Indexes at rootsweb might be for him, assuming he was named Joseph after his father, but went by his middle name of Arlis:

    JOSEPH HENSARLING 15 Nov 1917 Aug 1987 76133 (Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX ) (none specified) 426-22-1364 Mississippi

    Hensarling Joseph A 05-16-1970 TARRANT M WIDOWED


    JOSEPH HENSARLING 25 Dec 1912 Sep 1977 75972 (San Augustine, San Augustine, TX ) (none specified) 452-14-4278 Texas

    Hensarling Joseph R 09-22-1977 NACOGDOCHES M


  2. 16.  Bernice Opal Hensarling Descendancy chart to this point (8.Vivian3, 6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born on 10 Jan 1918 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 23 Jan 2012 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried on 27 Jan 2012 in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Opal trained and worked as a beautican. Her first priority was always as a wife and mother. Opal is an artist. She has given many of her oil paintings to relatives, who display them with great pride. Opal and her sister-in-law Velta Rawson McLemore were cousins.

    Her obituary from the Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors website:

    Funeral Services for Mrs. Opal Hensarling McLemore 94, of Nacogdoches, Texas will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2012, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas followed by internment at Liberty Hill Memorial Gardens. Mrs. McLemore was born January 10, 1918, in Denning Community, San Augustine County, to the late Abram Hensarling and Vivian Garrett Hensarling. She passed away Monday, January 23, 2012, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Opal had an active interest in gardening, painting and cooking. First and foremost, she was a Christian woman with deeply embedded Christian values. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed tremendously by her family and friends. Opal was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Ira "Ray" McLemore in 1991. She was also preceded in death by their daughter Linda Ann McLemore Jackson in 1985. Opal is survived by her son Vernon Earl McLemore and wife Brenda McLemore of Nacogdoches, Texas. Grandchildren Larry Jackson and wife Fannie of San Augustine, Texas; Varron McLemore and wife Rae Janette of Nacogdoches, Texas; Sarah McLemore Hudgins and husband Todd of Olive Branch, Mississippi. Angela Strong and husband Curtis of Bryan, Texas; Michelle Strong and husband Barry of Flower Mound, Texas; and Melissa Crabtree of Bryan, Texas; 15 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.

    Having resided in Nacogdoches for the past 36 years, visitation will be held from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, with services Friday at 10am in her hometown of San Augustine. Opal's Nephew, Dr. Henry McLemore will be officiating.

    Bernice married Ira Ray McLemore on 9 May 1937 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Ira (son of Vessie Eugene McLemore and Nina Ophelia Fuller) was born on 1 Dec 1918 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 Feb 1991 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried on 16 Feb 1991 in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Vernon Earl McLemore  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1938 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 19 May 2018 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas.
    2. 26. Linda Ann McLemore  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1941 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 1 Jul 1985 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas.

  3. 17.  Hazel Ethel Hensarling Descendancy chart to this point (8.Vivian3, 6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born on 9 Mar 1920 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 15 Aug 2008 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.

    Notes:

    The San Augustine Tribune
    Thursday, August 14, 2008

    Hazel E. Murray

    Services for Mrs. Hazel E. Murray, 88, of Nacogdoches, will be held on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Jeremiah Moss and Bro. Waylon Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Chireno Lower Cemetery. She died on August 11, 2008 in Nacogdoches.

    Hazel was born in Denning on March 9, 1920, the daughter of the late Abram and Vivian (Garrette) Hensarling. She was a member of Calvart Baptist Church and a homemaker.

    Hazel is survived by three daughters, Noreita GARTMAN and husband William of Chireno, Sue WISENER and husband Larry Wayne of Nacogdoches and Betty L. FULTS and husband Jerry Don of Nacogdoches; three sons, Hershell F. MURRAY and wife Barbara of Henderson, Gary L. MURRAY and wife Kathy of Chireno and Bradford D. Murray and wife Karen of Nacogdoches. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews; one sister, Opal McLEMORE of Nacogdoches and several step-grandchildren.

    Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3623 Buckingham, Nacogdoches TX 75965 or to Calvary Baptist Church, 3732 NE Stallings Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75965.

    Laird Funeral Home in Nacogdoches is in charge of arrangements.

    (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, August 2008)

    Hazel married Haskell "Dutch" Murray before 1939. Haskell was born on 17 Sep 1916; died on 31 Dec 1996 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 18.  Velta Alnettie Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Veva3, 6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born on 20 Sep 1917 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 20 Nov 2002 in Center, Shelby County, Texas; was buried on 22 Nov 2002 in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Sabine County Reporter
    November 27, 2002. page 15

    Velta Alnettie McLemore, age 85, passed away at the Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center, Texas, on November 20, 2002. She was born to Eugene Bryan & Veva Garret McLemore on September 20, 1917, in Denning, Texas. Her husband, Vessie Earl McLemore preceded her in death, along with one daughter, Wanda Kay McLemore. She is survived by: Sons: Donald Earl McLemore & Wife, Torah Lea, of North Zulch, Texas; Edward Bruce McLemore of San Augustine, Texas. Daughter: Nina Ross Weimmer of Spring, Texas Brother: Frank Rawson of Orange, Texas Grandchildren: Keith McLemore, Curtis McLemore, Sandy Moulds, Samantha Bell & Brandy McLemore. Four Great-Grandchildren. Funeral services were under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas, and were held on Friday, November 22, 2002, 10:00 A.M. at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with burial following at the Thomas Cemetery.

    (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, November 2002)

    Velta married Vessie Earl McLemore on 27 Aug 1938 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. Vessie (son of Vessie Eugene McLemore and Nina Ophelia Fuller) was born on 12 Sep 1916 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; died on 30 Apr 1997 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried on 2 May 1997 in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Donald Earl McLemore  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jan 1940 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 7 Sep 2016 in North Zulch, Madison County, Texas; was buried in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
    2. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 35. Wanda Kaye McLemore  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jun 1955 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 28 Mar 1974 in Lamarque, Galveston County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.
    4. 36. Edward Bruce McLemore  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Nov 1956 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 16 Mar 2011 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried on 19 Mar 2011 in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.

  5. 19.  Eugene Bryan Rawson, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Veva3, 6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born on 11 Apr 1919 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 12 Nov 1998 in Orange County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Obituary
    San Augustine Tribune
    November 19, 1998

    Eugene B. Rawson Jr., 79, of Orange died November 12 at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

    Funeral services were held at 10 am Monday, November 16, 1998 at Claybart Funeral Home in Orange with burial at 2:30 pm at Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine. Services were conducted by Rev. Jerry McElhinny.

    A native of San Augustine, he had lived in Orange 54 years and was the retired manager of Dupont Credit Union. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Redland Lodge No. 3, AF&AM, the Shrine and was Golden K Kiwanian.

    He was born in San Augustine April 11, 1919, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eugene B. Rawson.

    Survivors include his wife, Ruth Mitchell Rawson of Orange; brother, Frank Rawson of Orange; sisters Velta McLemore of San Augustine and Doris Mills of Pleasanton.

    Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 902 Green Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630.

    (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

    Family/Spouse: Ruth Mitchell. Ruth (daughter of Joe Lon Mitchell and Mary "Mae" Hines) was born on 3 Mar 1917 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 30 Sep 2008 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried on 2 Oct 2008 in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bland Lake, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 20.  Francis "Frank" Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Veva3, 6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born on 20 Jul 1921 in Denning, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 13 Aug 2013 in Orange, Orange County, Texas.

    Notes:

    The Sabine County Reporter
    August 21, 2013, page 16

    Francis Rawson
    Francis Rawson, 92, of Orange, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at his home.

    Born on July 20, 1921, Frank was a native of Denning, Texas. He was the son of Veva Garrett Rawson and Eugene Bryan Rawson, Sr.

    After serving in the South Pacific during WWII, Mr. Rawson became an educator. He spent the majority of his career in the Little Cypress ? Mauriceville CISD, serving as a teacher, coach and principal. Before joining Little Cypress, Mr. Rawson worked for several years in the West Orange schools. After leaving Little Cypress, he served as a junior high school principal in Buna until his retirement.

    Following his retirement, he spent many years as a security guard at Delta Downs. Mr. Rawson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to many. Affectionately known as "Faw Frank" or "Uncle Frank", he will be greatly missed.

    He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jane Pate Rawson; his parents; and his siblings, Velta Mclemore, Eugene B. Rawson, Jr., Doris Mills, Mary Wickersham, Garrett Rawson and Neal Rawson.

    Mr. Rawson is survived by his daughter, Fran Hulsey and husband, Larry of Hemphill; and son, Warren Rawson and wife, Patty DeLaney of Houston.

    Memories will be cherished by his five grandchildren, Oscar DeLaney Rawson of Houston, David Hulsey and wife, Tammy of Orange, Darrin Hulsey and partner, Hillary Herndon of Knoxville, Tennessee, Daniel Hulsey of Orange, Karen Hulsey Fisher and husband, Kyle of Mauriceville. "Faw Frank" will also be remembered by his great-grandchildren, Brynne Hulsey of Bridge City, Dayla and Taylor Hulsey of Orange, Seaman Trevor Lawrence Hulsey of Panama City, Florida; and Airman 1st Class Theron David Hulsey of Lakenheath, England.

    The family would like to give a special thanks to Kendra, Pat, Laura, Doll, Carlene and Professional Home Health and Hospice and others who graciously and lovingly cared for Dad.

    Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A Graveside Service, with military honors, will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Isaac Low Cemetery in Hemphill. Officiating will be Reverend Karen Jones, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Hemphill.

    Serving as Pallbearers will be Daniel Hulsey, Dr. Darrin Hulsey, David Hulsey, Larry Hulsey, Bill Skinner and Dr. Warren Rawson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Oscar DeLaney Rawson, Seaman Trevor Lawrence Hulsey, Airman 1st Class Theron David Hulsey, Kyle Fisher and Taylor Ray Hulsey.

    Family/Spouse: Jane Pate. Jane (daughter of Oscar Perry Pate and Vera J. Bennett) was born on 26 Oct 1924 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 28 Jan 2012 in Orange, Orange County, Texas; was buried in Low Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 21.  Garrett Prestidge Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Veva3, 6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born on 11 Jun 1923 in Texas; died on 2 Aug 1978 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

  8. 22.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Veva3, 6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1)

  9. 23.  Daniel Neal Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Veva3, 6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born on 5 Jun 1928 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 3 Nov 1929 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas.

  10. 24.  Mary Elizabeth Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Veva3, 6.Mattie2, 1.Sophronia1) was born on 16 Aug 1932 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 1 Nov 1986 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

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

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



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