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Elizabeth Williams

Female Abt 1814 - Bef 1867  (~ 52 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth Williams was born about 1814 in Georgia; died before 1867 in Tyler County, Texas.

    Family/Spouse: Rev. Joseph Downing Phelps. Joseph was born on 1 Jan 1814 in Edgefield County, South Carolina; died on 10 Dec 1889 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas; was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, Spurger, Tyler, Smith County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sarah A. "Sallie" Phelps  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1837 in Newton County, Mississippi; died on 23 Jun 1905 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Mount Sinai Cemetery, Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sarah A. "Sallie" Phelps Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in Sep 1837 in Newton County, Mississippi; died on 23 Jun 1905 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Mount Sinai Cemetery, Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Last name instead shown as EAVES on the Texas Death Certificate of son, Edward Calvin McDaniel.

    Sarah married Levi McDaniel, Sr. after 1853. Levi (son of William McDaniel and Douvica "Dosha" Couch) was born on 24 Sep 1808 in South Carolina; died about 1896 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Mill Creek, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Amanda McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1855 in Texas; and died.
    2. 4. James Pickens McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1857 and 1859 in Texas; died about 1923 in Otis, Rapides Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Hemphill Star Cemetery, Boyce, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
    3. 5. Henry L. McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1860 in Texas; and died.
    4. 6. Mary E. McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1867 in Texas; and died.
    5. 7. Tilman Stanmore McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1869 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 27 Aug 1918 in Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Mount Sinai Cemetery, Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas.
    6. 8. Edward Calvin McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1872 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 13 Aug 1948 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Beulah Springs, Jasper County, Texas.
    7. 9. Floyd McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1873 in Sabine County, Texas; and died.
    8. 10. Ellen McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1878 in Sabine County, Texas; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Amanda McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1855 in Texas; and died.

  2. 4.  James Pickens McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born between 1857 and 1859 in Texas; died about 1923 in Otis, Rapides Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Hemphill Star Cemetery, Boyce, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    His memorial page at FindAGrave, maintained by Kay Parker McCary, shows that he married Lucinda Texada Ward about 1880. Some show that he married second Docia PULLIAM.


  3. 5.  Henry L. McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1860 in Texas; and died.

  4. 6.  Mary E. McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1867 in Texas; and died.

    Notes:

    Shown by some to have married twice, to William Wallace MEADOW and to Mort SELF>


  5. 7.  Tilman Stanmore McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 27 Nov 1869 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 27 Aug 1918 in Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Mount Sinai Cemetery, Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Name T S Mcdaniel
    Event Type Death
    Event Date:
    Event Place Fairdale, Sabine, Texas, United States
    Gender Male
    Marital Status Married
    Birth Date 27 Nov 1869
    Birthplace Sabine, Texas
    Father's Name: Not listed
    Mother's Name:Not listed
    Certificate Number 35195
    GS Film number 2073324
    Digital Folder Number 005145078
    Image Number 03084



    Citing this Record:
    "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3S4-R22 : accessed 15 Apr 2014), T S Mcdaniel, ; citing certificate number 35195, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2073324.

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1900 Census
    Texas, Sabine County, JP 2
    Enumerated 4 Jun 1900
    SD 8 ED 69 Sheet 2A Stamped 108
    20-20
    McDaniel, T Head W M Nov 1869 30 M * Tx Sc La farmer
    McDaniel, Florence Wf W F Nov 1873 26 M 8 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
    McDaniel, Lewis I Son W M Nov 1893 6 S Tx Tx Tx
    McDaniel, Vera E Dtr W F Jan 1896 4 S Tx Tx Tx
    McDaniel, Alie Dtr W F Feb 1899 1 S Tx Tx STx
    McDaniel, Sarah A Mother W F Sept 1837 62 Wd 11/7 Miss NC Ga
    21-21
    McDaniel, F Head W M May 1873 27 M 1 Tx Sc La farmer
    McDaniel, Eliza J Wf W July 1873 26 M 1 0/0 La Unk Unk
    22-22
    Robert J B Head W M Jun 1875 25 S Tx Ala Tx Log Driver
    23-23
    McDaniel, W F Head W M Feb 1866 34 M 10 Tx Miss Tx Farmer
    McDaniel, Pinkie S Wf W F Aug 1875 24 M 10 3/3 Tx Miss Tx
    McDaniel, Tera A Dtr W F Sept 1895 4 S Tx Tx Tx
    McDaniel, Mamie B Dtr W F July 1897 2 S Tx Tx Tx
    McDaniel, Virgie M Dtr W F Aug 1899 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Larurence G E Boarder W M Jun 1869 30 S Tx Va Miss Teacher at School

    1910 Census
    Texas, Sabine County, JP 2
    Enumerated 25 and 26 Apr 1910
    SD 2 ED 132 Sheet 6B
    97-97
    McDaniel, Tilman S Head MW 39 m1 19 Tx Ga Ala Farmer
    McDaniel, Florence F W 36 M1 19 4/4 Tx Tx Tx
    McDaniel, Lewis Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer Home Farm
    McDaniel, Effie Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer Home Farm
    McDaniel, Alta Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
    McDaniel, Eula Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx

    Tilman married Florence Caldonia Love in Dec 1891 in Sabine County, Texas. Florence was born on 26 Nov 1873 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 27 Jul 1968 in Buna, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Mount Sinai Cemetery, Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Lewis A. McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1893 in Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas; died on 11 Jun 1963 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Mount Sinai Cemetery, Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas.
    2. 12. Effie Vera McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Feb 1897 in Texas; died on 20 Feb 1999 in Texas; was buried in Yellowpine Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.
    3. 13. Alta Julian McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1898 in Texas; died on 23 May 1978 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
    4. 14. Eula R. McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Oct 1900 in Texas; and died.
    5. 15. Kermit P. McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1915 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Aug 1988 in Jefferson County, Texas.

  6. 8.  Edward Calvin McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 3 Feb 1872 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 13 Aug 1948 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Beulah Springs, Jasper County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Name Edward Calvin McDaniel
    Birth Date 16 Feb 1874 (sic)
    Birth Place Texas
    Gender Male
    Race White
    Residence Kirbyville, Jasper, Texas
    Father Levi McDaniel
    Mother Sallie Earns (sic)
    Age at Death 74
    Death Date 13 Aug 1948
    Death Place Kirbyville, Jasper, Texas, USA

    Ancestry.com, Transcription of Texas Death Certificate

    Name Edward Calvin Mcdaniel
    Event Type Death
    Event Date 13 Aug 1948
    Event Place Kirbyville, Jasper, Texas, United States
    Gender Male
    Marital Status Married
    Birth Date 16 Feb 1874
    Birthplace , Texas
    Father's Name Levi Mcdaniel
    Mother's Name Sallie Eaves
    Certificate Number 35506
    GS Film number 2218964
    Digital Folder Number 005145044
    Image Number 02386

    Citing this Record:
    "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K395-1HB : accessed 24 Mar 2014), Edward Calvin Mcdaniel, 13 Aug 1948; citing certificate number 35506, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2218964.

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1910 Census
    Texas, Sabine County, JP 2
    Enumerated 22 Apr 1910
    SD 2 ED 132 Sheet 5A
    82-82
    McDaniel, Calvin Head M W 32 m1 15 Tx US US Farmer
    McDaniel, Lida Wf F W 32 M1 15 3/3 Tx La Ala Farm Laborer
    McDaniel, Pearl Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
    McDaniel, Harlon Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
    McDaniel, Wilmer Dr F W 1 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx

    1920 Census
    Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
    Enumerated 30 and 31 Jan 1920
    SD 326 ED 173 Shet 1B
    Bronson and Pineland Road
    418-418
    McDaniel, Elvin A Head M W 45 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
    McDaniel, Elia J Wf F W 45 M tx Tx Ala Farm Laborer
    McDaniel, Harlon E Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
    McDaniel, Wilmer L Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer

    Family/Spouse: Lida Jane Dainwood. Lida was born on 10 Dec 1871 in Texas; died on 13 Jan 1958 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Beulah Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Pearl McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1896 in Texas; died on 27 Aug 1987 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas; was buried on 29 Aug 1987 in Davis Cemetery, Beulah Springs, Jasper County, Texas.
    2. 17. Rev. Harlon Edward McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1903 in Newton County, Texas; died on 28 Apr 1978 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Beulah Springs, Jasper County, Texas.
    3. 18. Wilma McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Texas; and died.

  7. 9.  Floyd McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in May 1873 in Sabine County, Texas; and died.

    Notes:

    Said by some to have married second Ella Howard, on 27 May 1908 Sabine County.

    (Research):

    Census Information:

    1900 Census
    Texas, Sabine County, JP 2
    Enumerated 4 Jun 1900
    SD 8 ED 69 Sheet 2A Stamped 108
    20-20
    McDaniel, T Head W M Nov 1869 30 M * Tx Sc La farmer
    McDaniel, Florence Wf W F Nov 1873 26 M 8 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
    McDaniel, Lewis I Son W M Nov 1893 6 S Tx Tx Tx
    McDaniel, Vera E Dtr W F Jan 1896 4 S Tx Tx Tx
    McDaniel, Alie Dtr W F Feb 1899 1 S Tx Tx STx
    McDaniel, Sarah A Mother W F Sept 1837 62 Wd 11/7 Miss NC Ga
    21-21
    McDaniel, F Head W M May 1873 27 M 1 Tx Sc La farmer
    McDaniel, Eliza J Wf W July 1873 26 M 1 0/0 La Unk Unk
    22-22
    Robert J B Head W M Jun 1875 25 S Tx Ala Tx Log Driver
    23-23
    McDaniel, W F Head W M Feb 1866 34 M 10 Tx Miss Tx Farmer
    McDaniel, Pinkie S Wf W F Aug 1875 24 M 10 3/3 Tx Miss Tx
    McDaniel, Tera A Dtr W F Sept 1895 4 S Tx Tx Tx
    McDaniel, Mamie B Dtr W F July 1897 2 S Tx Tx Tx
    McDaniel, Virgie M Dtr W F Aug 1899 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Larurence G E Boarder W M Jun 1869 30 S Tx Va Miss Teacher at School

    1910 Census
    not located

    1920 Federal Census
    Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
    Enumerated 13 Jan 1920 Thos. R. Smith
    SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 7B
    102-142
    McDaniel, Floyd M W 46 Tx SC Farmer
    McDaniel, Etta F W 33 Tx Tx Tx [Second wife?]
    McDaniel, Charles M W 19 Tx Tx Tx Laborer
    McDaniel, Waldon M W 3 ?/12 Tx Tx Tx

    Floyd married Eliza J. Tison about 1899. Eliza was born in Jul 1873 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Charles P. McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1900 in Texas; died on 12 Dec 1967 in Kountze, Hardin County, Texas; was buried in Resthaven Cemetery, Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas.

    Floyd married Etta ??? before 1917. Etta was born about 1887 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Waldon McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1917 in Texas; and died.

  8. 10.  Ellen McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1878 in Sabine County, Texas; and died.

    Notes:

    Shown by some to have married Dean SMITH.



Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Lewis A. McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Tilman3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 10 Nov 1893 in Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas; died on 11 Jun 1963 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Mount Sinai Cemetery, Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Ray & Peggy Holbrooks Pace, shows that he has a miltiary marker. It was engraved with a cross, the inscribed "Lewis A. McDaniel, Texas, AS, US Navy, World War I, November 10, 1893 July 11, 1963."

    Name Lewis A Mcdaniel
    Event Type Death
    Event Date 11 Jul 1963
    Event Place Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, United States
    Gender Male
    Marital Status Married
    Birth Date 10 Nov 1893
    Birthplace Fairdale, Texas
    Occupation Mail Carrier
    Veteran Yes WW I
    Father's Name Tillman Mcdaniel
    Mother's Name No Record
    Informant Jerry McDaniel
    Certificate Number 45410
    GS Film number 2117290
    Digital Folder Number 005144795
    Image Number 00771



    Citing this Record:
    "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KSBF-YBM : accessed 06 Apr 2014), Lewis A Mcdaniel, 11 Jul 1963; citing certificate number 45410, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2117290.

    Family/Spouse: Gladys Frances Wilkerson. Gladys was born on 28 Feb 1910 in Texas; died on 28 Feb 1964 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. Patsy Gail McDaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Nov 1936 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 21 Jul 2000 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Centerview Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas.

  2. 12.  Effie Vera McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Tilman3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 27 Feb 1897 in Texas; died on 20 Feb 1999 in Texas; was buried in Yellowpine Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.

    Effie married Andrew Alvin Berryman on 23 Sep 1915. Andrew (son of James Charles "Charlie" "J. C." Berryman and Helen Ada Veatch) was born on 11 Jan 1887 in Sabine County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Muriel R. Berryman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1920 in Sabine County, Texas; and died.

  3. 13.  Alta Julian McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Tilman3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 7 Dec 1898 in Texas; died on 23 May 1978 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Her Texas Death certificates shows her as a retired teacher. Middle name shown as Julia, however most family researchers show it as Julian. Informant was H. F. Sikes (husband?) Said to have married Henry Frank SIKES.


  4. 14.  Eula R. McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Tilman3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 9 Oct 1900 in Texas; and died.

    Notes:

    She was married to an Essex B. S??? at the time of the 1920 census, and they were living with her widowed mother.


  5. 15.  Kermit P. McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Tilman3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 7 Sep 1915 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Aug 1988 in Jefferson County, Texas.

    Notes:

    As of the 1940 census, he was married to a Margarete and working in Port Arthur as a pipefitter at a Petroleum refinery.


    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1940 Census
    Texas, Jefferson County, Port Arthur, JP 2
    Enumerated April 13, 1940
    SD 42-2 ED 123-89 Sheet 10B
    Eleventh
    1748-217 R 16
    McDaniel, Kermin Head M W 24 N H-4 Tx R Sabine Texas Pipefitter Petroleum refinery
    McDaniel, Margarete Wf F W 21 M No H4 Tx Sameplace Operator Telephone Co


  6. 16.  Pearl McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (8.Edward3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 16 Sep 1896 in Texas; died on 27 Aug 1987 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas; was buried on 29 Aug 1987 in Davis Cemetery, Beulah Springs, Jasper County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Obituary, copied from the FindAGrave memorial page created by "EastTexan"

    Funeral for Pearl McDaniel Pulliam, 90, of Kirbyville was held August 29 at Causey's E. E. Stringer Funeral Home. Burial was in Davis Cemetery in Beulah Springs.

    She died Thursday at Avalon Place Nursing Home.

    Survivors include a son, Virgil Pulliam of Kirbyville; a daughter, Bernice Howell of Channelview; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

    Family/Spouse: Lum Nelson Pulliam. Lum was born on 20 Nov 1892 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 10 Nov 1981 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Beulah Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 17.  Rev. Harlon Edward McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (8.Edward3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 3 Jan 1903 in Newton County, Texas; died on 28 Apr 1978 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Beulah Springs, Jasper County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Name Harlon Edward Mcdaniel
    Titles and Terms:
    Event Type Death
    Event Date 28 Apr 1978
    Event Place , Jasper, Texas, United States
    Gender Male
    Age 75
    Birth Year (Estimated) 1903
    Occupation Postal Carrier
    Father's Name: E C Mcdaniel
    Father's Titles and Terms:
    Mother's Name Lydie Dainwood
    Mother's Titles and Terms:
    Certificate Number 38312
    Digital Folder Number 004905441
    Image Number 00354

    Citing this Record:
    "Texas, Deaths, 1977-1986," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KH3D-Q48 : accessed 24 Mar 2014), Harlon Edward Mcdaniel, 28 Apr 1978; citing , Jasper, Texas, United States, 38312, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Austin; .

    Obituary, from the FindAGrave memorial page created by "EastTexan"

    KIRBYVILLE? Funeral for the Rev. Harlon Edward McDaniel, 75, of Kirbyville will be at 3 p.m. today at Causey's E. E. Stringer Funeral Home with burial in Davis Cemetery at Beulah Springs.

    McDaniel died at 7:30 a.m. Friday at his home.

    A native of Newton County, he lived in Kirbyville 45 years. He was a retired Baptist minister and mail carrier.

    Survivors include his wife, Dessie Worsham McDaniel of Kirbyville; a daughter, Mary Frances Kelley of Fort Worth; a son, Lester McDaniel of Jasper; a sister, Pearl Pulliam of Kirbyville; and four grandchildren.

    Family/Spouse: Dessie Worsham. Dessie was born on 22 Nov 1901 in Texas; died on 2 Dec 1990 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Beulah Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 18.  Wilma McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (8.Edward3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1908 in Texas; and died.

  9. 19.  Charles P. McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (9.Floyd3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 5 Oct 1900 in Texas; died on 12 Dec 1967 in Kountze, Hardin County, Texas; was buried in Resthaven Cemetery, Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas.

    Notes:

    His Texas Death Certificate shows him as a son of Floyd McDANIEL and Liza TISON. Informant was Mrs. Lucille McDaniel. He was a retired operator of a Water Plant. Although he died in Kountze, he was a resident of Silsbee.


  10. 20.  Waldon McDaniel Descendancy chart to this point (9.Floyd3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1917 in Texas; and died.

    Notes:

    Could this be the same person as John Waldon McDaniel, who according to his Texas Death Certificate was born in Kirbyville, TX on 26 Dec 1916 and died in Kingsville, Texas? That death certificate, with his widow Mary McDaniel being the informant, indicated John Waldon McDaniel worked for Exxon and was a veteran of World War II. His parents, however, were listed as "unknown."