Eleanor Forgy

Eleanor married William Tyree, Sr. about 1859. William was born on 4 Aug 1839 in Estillville, Scott County, Virginia; died on 4 Nov 1911 in Sterling Township, Crawford County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Tyree Dies at Burnside
Prominent Citizen of the County Passes Away on May 16th

Burnside, KY., May 22--Thursday morning, May 16, Mr. John Freeman Tyree suffered a heart attack and passed away at his home. Mr. Tyree was 74 years old and had been a resident of Burnside for more than 50 years. He was a charter member of the Baptist Church and for many years a deacon. he was a highly respected citizen and merchant and served on the City Council for several years. he leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Mrs. Mary Tyree; four daughters, Mrs. Allie Applegate of Cincinnati; Mrs. Britt Cruse of Somerset; Mrs. Nora Cope, of Waynesboro, Indiana, and Mrs. Wagie Singleton of Burnside; three sons, Frank Tyree of Cincinnati; Clarence Tyree, Wheeling, W. Va., and J.R. Tyree, of Burnside. Also several sisters and brothers, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. All of the children attended the funeral except Mrs. Cope, who was ill. One sister, Mrs. Dorcas Smith, of Burnside, and one brother, Mr. James Tyree, of Waynesburg, were present at the funeral, the other being prevented by illness. Some of the out-of-town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Mr. Britt Cruse, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cruse, Miss Ruth Cruse, Eugene and Ralph Cruse, of Somerset; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar DeBord and Mr. Luther DeBord of Princeton, Ind,; Miss Elizabeth Beatty, Cincinnati; Mrs. Lucille B. Smith and daughter, Christine, of Stearns; Mrs. Jess Bates, Monticello; Mrs. Kate Singleton, Eubank; Mr. and Mrs. Randall, Mr. and Mrs. Hargis, Miss Georgia Hargis, Mrs. James Isaacs, Mrs. W.W. McAlpin, Miss Fayrine McAlpin, of Somerset; Mrs. Roy Gover, of Bronston. The funeral was conducted at the Baptist Church by Rev. W.W. McAlpin, assisted by Rev. Andrew Taylor. Burial was at the Burnside Cemetery. The many friends of Mr. Tyree and his family deepley sympathized with the bereaved.

(Clipping courtesy of Paul Williams)

(Research):Census Listings:

1900 Census
Kentucy, Pulaski County, Point Precinct, Burnside
Enumerated 6 June 1900
SD 11 ED 118 Sheet 5A Stamped 279
103-103 (crossed through)
99-101
Tyree, Freeman Hd W M Aug 1860 39 M17 Va Va Va Lumberman
Tyree, Mary M W F Jany 1860 40 M 17 9/9 Ky Ky Ky
Tyree, Nora L Dtr W F Aug 1884 15 S Ky Va Ky
Tyree, Virgie M Dtr W F Jun 1886 13 S Ky Va Ky
Tyree, Edna A Dtr W F Aug 1888 11 S Ky Va Ky
Tyree, Allie V. Dtr W F Feb 1890 10 S Ky Va Ky
Tyree, Frank L. Son W M July 1891 8 S Ky Va Ky
Tyree, Owsley W M Son W M Apr 1892 7 S Ky Va Ky
Tyree, Wagie Dtr W F Oct 1895 4 S Ky Va Ky
Tyree, Vessaline Dtr W F Oct 1897 2 S Ky Va Ky

1910 Census
Kentucky, Pulaski County, Science Hill
Enumerated 3 May 1910
SD 11 ED 193 Sheet 12B
200-203
Tyree, John F Hd M W 49 m1 29 Va Va Va Grader Lumber
Tyree, Mary M Wf F W 50 m1 29 11/8 Ky Ky Ky
Tryee, Nora L Dtr F W 25 S Ky Va Ky
Tryee, Frank L Son M W 19 S Ky Va Ky Farm Laborer Home Farm
Tyree, Owsley Son M W 17 S Ky Va Ky Farm Laborer Home Farm
Tyree, Wagie Dtr F W 14 S Ky va Ky
Tyree, Clarence Son M W 9 S Ky Va Ky
Tyree, John R Son M W 5 S Ky Va Ky

John married Mary B. Bryant on 23 Feb 1882 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Mary was born on 9 Jan 1860 in Pulaski County, Kentucky; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Paul Williams writes that she was the half sister to William Tyree, who married Amanda's sister-in-law, Sarah Jane McLemore.

Source Name: Princeton Clarion Democrat
Repository: Princeton Public Library - Genealogy
Author: Publisher:
Repository: Princeton Public Library - Genealogy 130 S. Hart Street Princeton, IN - 47670 (812) 385-4464
Citation Detail: Micro film year 1960
Date: Monday, June 27, 1960 - Pg 8

Notes: Amanda was really 98 years and six months of age - error on newspaper

Actual text:
Mrs. Amanda McLemore

Mrs. Amanda Jane McLemore, age 99 years and six months, died Sunday at 7:30 a.m. at Church Nursing Home in Princeton following a lingering illness. Mrs. McLemore was born on Dec. 25, 1860 in Virginia. She had resided in Baldwin Heights and Princeton most of her lifetime, moving here from English, Ind. She was a charter member of Bethel Memorial Church. Her husband, William McLemore, preceded her in death. He passed away in 1940. Survivors include 3 sons, John of Evansville Lee and James of Oakland City; 4 daughters Mrs. Mary Clark of Princeton, Mrs. Cynthia Daugherty of Valley Station, Ky., Mrs. Susie Cockram of Palm Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Louise Boswell, of Bensonville, Ill. - one half brother William Tyree of Princeton; one half sister Mrs. Carolyn Coomer of Princeton several nieces and nephews; 21 grandchildren 36 great grandchildren, 40 great great gandchildren and 20 great great great grandchildren, leaving a total of 125 living descendants. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wright & Kendall Funeral Home with the Rev. John E. Whitten and the Rev. Armand Calvert officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Mrs. McLemore is now at Wright & Kendall Funeral Home where friends may call after 2 p.m. today.

Amanda married William F. McLemore on 9 Jul 1879 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. William (son of John D. McLemore and Nancy Ann Kirby) was born on 23 Dec 1855 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky; died in Feb 1940 in Gibson County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name:Princeton Daily Democrat

Repository:Princeton Public Library - Genealogy

Name:Princeton Daily Democrat 130 S. Hart Street Princeton, IN - 47670 (812) 385-4464

Detail:Micro film year 1952

Date:Sunday, December 14, 1952

Notes:Obit mentions Dave Tyree aka George Strong

Actual text: Mrs. Mary Ann DeBord, 88, died about 6:25 A.M. Saturday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Frank Perlow of Francisco. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Perlow are 2 other daughters, Mrs. James Hix and Mrs. Ida Curless of Princeton; 6 sons Frank, Luther, and Harvey, all of Francisco and Oscar and Fred of Francisco and Jess of Terre Haute. 4 sisters, Mrs. Will McLemore of Louisville, KY; Mrs. J. Souders of Princeton, Mrs. Dorcus Smith of Burnside, KY, and Mrs. Other Coomer of Princeton; 4 brothers, James Tyree of Pulaski, KY, Jess Tyree of Oakland City, William of Princeton, and DAVE of Long Beach, CA; 35 grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. DeBord has lived in Princeton and Francisco most of her life time and attended the General Baptist Church of Francisco. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2P.M. at the General Baptist Church in Francisco with Rev. John L. Magness and Rev. Bennie Hodge officiating. Burial will be in the Francisco IOOF cemetery. Mrs. DeBord is at the Colvin & Son funeral home where friends may call after 3 P. M. Sunday.

(Courtesy of Paul Williams)

Notes:

Commonwealth Journal 110-112 E. Mt. Vernon St. Somerset, KY 42501 (606) 678-8191

Citation Detail: Obituary Collection Date: 30 Mar 1954

Notes: Possible discrepancy in date of birth. Surname of mother misspelled in obituary.

Actual text: James Tyree, 85, retired Pulaski County farmer, died at his home in Pulaski March 30 following an illness of 4 years. The son of William and Ellen Fugus (sic), he was born in Rockcastle County Sept. 26, 1868. He married Miss Jessie Bishop who died a few years later. He later married Miss Amanda DeBord who survives him. Mr. Tyree made his home in this county 55 years ago and lived here the remainder of his life. He was a devout member of the Pulaski Church of Christ for many years. A devoted hsband and father , he dedicated his life to the welfare and happiness of his family. His many friends are saddened by his death. Mr. Tyree is survived by his wife;3 daughters Mrs. Nell Younger, Mrs. Mae Todd, and Mrs. Blossie Dobbs;3 sons Joe, Charles and Walter Tyree;3 sisters, Mrs. Darcus Smith, Burnside Mrs. Manda McMoore (sic and Mrs. Lou Sowders both of Princeton, Ind.; and 7 half-brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Pulaski Church of Christ, the Rev. Harold Savely officiating. Burial was in the Etna cemetery (Courtesy of Paul Williams)

Notes:

Charles Sterling Owens shows differing parents, in error, for Louise Tyree. He instead shows her as the daughter of William R. Tyree and Rhonda Ann Henderson.

However, according to Paul Williams, The Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana death record for Louisa Tyree Sowder (Bk H48, Pg 121) shows her father as William Tyree and her mother as Ellen Forgy. Paul Williams also supplied the following copy of Louise's obituary:

Name: Princeton Daily Democrat
Repository: Princeton Public Library - Genealogy
130 S. Hart Street Princeton, IN - 47670 (812) 385-4464
Detail:Micro film year 1967
Date:Thursday, June 6, 1967

Notes:Possible discrepancy year of birth
Note: Obit mentions stepbrothers BUT does not mention stepsister Caroline Coomer

Actual text: Mrs. Lelu Sowder, 88, died at 3:15 P.M. Wednesday at the home of a daughter Mrs. Fannie Wallace of Princeton. She had been ill for the past 3 months. Other survivors include 2 sons, Thomas of Princeton and Samuel J. of Indianapolis, 3 other daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth McLemore of Oakland City, Mrs. Pearl Cox and Mrs. Thelma Lemmons both of Princeton; a sister Mrs. Amanda McLemore of Princeton; 2 step- bothers, Jesse and William Tyree of Princeton 22 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Saturday in the Wright & Kendall Funeral Home by the Rev. Allan Vine. Burial will be in the Maple Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 P.M. Thursday.

Louise married Jahilo H. "Jay" Sowder on 8 Sep 1887 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. Jahilo was born on 8 Feb 1869 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky; died on 18 May 1936 in Gibson County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Princeton Clarion News
Repository: Princeton Public Library - Genealogy 130 S. Hart Street Princeton, IN - 47670 (812) 385-4464
Citation Detail: Micro film year 1949
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 1949 Notes:

Actual text: *Deaths-Funerals* Mack Tyree

Mack Tyree, 82, retired employee of the Southern Railway, died about 8:40 a.m. Tuesday at his home in Francisco after an illness of some 6 months. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Francsico General Baptist church with Rev. Loren Shafer and Rev. Ned Sutton officiating. Burial will be in the Francisco I.O.O.F. cemetery. Surviving are 4 sisters, Mrs. Mattie McLemore and Mrs. Lula Sanders, both of Princeton and Mrs. Mary Debord of Francisco and Mrs. Darcus Smith of Burnside, KY; a half-sister, Caroline Coomer, of Princeton; 3 brothers, Jesse of Francisco, and William & David of Princeton. Mr. Tyree was born at Rockcastle, KY, but had lived in Gibson county for the past 34 years. Mr. Tyree is at the Colvin & Son funeral home where friends may call

(Courtesy of Paul Williams)

(Research):Census Listings:

1910 Census
Indiana, Crawford County, Sterling Township
Enumerated 23 and 25 day of April 1910
SD 3 ED 35 Sheet 4B
82-83
McLemore, Wright and Sarah
83-84
Tyre, Mack Hd M W 40 M1 Ind Ky Ky
Tyre, Jose Wife F W 36 m1 1 7/4 Ind Ind Ind
Tyre, Clyde F Son M W 1 x/12 S Ind Ind Ind
Curless, Raymond R Stepson m W 15 S Ind Ind Ind
Curless, Elma O Stepdtr F W 13 S Ind Ind Ind
Curless, Stella V Stepdtr F W 9 S Ind Ind Ind

Mack married Sarahanna "Anna" Josie Jenkins on 27 Jun 1908 in Crawford County, Indiana. Sarahanna was born on 30 Jun 1871 in Crawford County, Indiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Commonwealth Journal 110-112 E. Mt. Vernon St. Somerset, KY 42501 (606) 678-8191

Detail:Obituary Collection Date:6 Apr 1956

Actual text:Mrs. Dorcus Smith, 82, of Burnside, died last Friday at the Somerset City Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born Aug. 14, 1873 in Rockcastle County but spent most of her life in this county. At an early age she united with the Nazarene Church and remained a faithful member of that church until her death. Mrs. Smith is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Mattie Smith, Mrs. Mae Beatty, and Mrs. Iva Maude Richardson, all of Burnside; 2 sons Marshall Smith, Burnside and Captain Al Smith, Florida. She is also survived by 3 brothers, Bill Tyree, Jess Tyree, and David Tyree; 3 sisters Mrs. Lou Sowders, Mrs. Mandy McLemore, and Mrs. Caroline Coomer; 11 grandchildren, 14 gret-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grand- children. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Burnside Methodist Church, the Rev. Bruce James officiating. Burial was in the Burnside cemetery.

(Courtesy of Paul Williams)

Notes:

Lawrence Boyd notes that he married Della Gray, and they had one child.

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings:

1920 Census
Indiana, Gibson County, Patoka Twp
Enumerated 10 through 12 January 1920
SD 77 ED 15 Sheet 3B
64-64
McLemore, John Hd M W 39 M Ky KY Ky Farmer General Farm
McLemore, Hettie Wf F W 39 M Ind Tn Ind
McLemore, Freman Son M W 16 S Ind Ky Ind
McLemore, May Dtr F W 9 S Ind Ky Ind

1930 Census
Indiana, Gibson County, Patoka
Enumerated April 17, 1930
ED 12 SD 26-22 Sheet 10B
McLemore, John F Hd M W 50 M28 Ky KY KY Farmer Own Farm
McLemore, Hettie Wf F W 50 M28 Ind Tn Ind
McLemore, May Dtr F W 20 S Ind Ky Ind

John married Hettie F. Anderson about 1903 in Indiana. Hettie was born between 1880 and 1882 in Indiana; died on 14 Nov 1960 in Indiana; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The 1900 census instead shows his date of birth as December, 1885. It also indicates his middle initial was "W."

Lawrence Boyd instead shows a middle initial of "E" and writes the Lee married a woman named Lora.

Notes:

The 1900 census indicates her month of birth was July instead of June.

Mary married William A. Clark about 1911. William was born on 10 Apr 1890 in Indiana; died on 28 Dec 1952 in Gibson County, Indiana; was buried in Francisco I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Gibson County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The 1900 census indicates she was born in April 1892 instead of April 1890, as shown by Lawrence Boyd.

Family/Spouse: Elmer Cleveland Daugherty. Elmer was born about 1885 in Kentucky; died in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings:

1920 Census
Indiana, Gibson County, White River Twp
Enumerated 13 of January 1920
SD 77 ED 27 Sheets 11A

232-233
Sowder, Jahue H and Louise family

233-234
McLemore, James Hd M W 27 Ky Ky Ky Farming
McLemore, Lizzie Wf F W 22 M Ky Ky Ky
McLemore, Alvis Son M W 11/12 S Ind Ky Ky


1930 Census
Indiana, Gibson County, Columbia Twp
ED 26-11 SD 12 Sheet 2A Stamped 70
McCullough Sprig Road
25-25
McLemore, James Hd M W 37 M 24 Ky Ky KY Farmer
McLemore, Lissie Wf F W 32 m19 Ky Ky KY
McLemore, Alvin Son M W 11 S Ind Ky Ky
McLemore, Luella Dtr F W 9 S Ind KY KY
McLemore, Louis Dtr F W 7 S Ind Ky Ky

James married Elizabeth Ellen "Lissie" Sowder before 1917. Elizabeth (daughter of Jahilo H. "Jay" Sowder and Louise Tyree) was born in Jun 1898 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky; died about 1971 in Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Martin McFaddin.

Notes:

Lawrence Boyd shows her place of birth as Ellis, Harrsion County, Virginia, unlike her siblings, who all were shown as born in Kentucky. Census records also seem to indicate she was actually born in Kentucky. He shows that she married three times. Her first husband was Ollie Clarence MEEK, and their date of marriage was 24 Jan 1914 in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana. They were the parents of Ruth Olive Meek. She married second Thomas COOMER, on 25 Oct 1919. They were the parents of five children. She married third, sometime after the death of Thomas Coomer in 1934, Alonzo COCHRAN.

Notes:

Lawrence Boyd writes that she married twice, to Carl CUNNINGHAM and later Oral BOSWELL. She and Oral Boswell had one child. Paul Williams confirms her marriage to Oral BOSWELL.

Notes:

Charles Sterling Owens shows that William married Edna TUTTLE, and that he died in April, 1970.

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings:

1920 Census
Indiana, Gibson County, Montgomery Twp
February 1920
SD 77 ED 13 Sheet 7B
163-163
Ahlemann, Alva Hd M W 25 M Ind Germany/German Indiana Labor
er Farm
Ahlemann, Nannie Wf F W 25 M Ky Ky Ky

Nannie married John Alva Ahlemann on 20 Aug 1919 in Gibson County, Indiana. John was born between 1893 and 1895 in Indiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Sterling Owens shows that he married Aline CROUCH.

Elizabeth married James Logan McLemore before 1917. James (son of William F. McLemore and Amanda "Manda" "Mandy" Jane Tyree) was born on 10 Mar 1894 in Kentucky; died on 7 Mar 1979 in Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fannie married Haskell Wallace on 17 Feb 1921 in Gibson County, Indiana. Haskell was born before 1900; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Sterling Owens shows that he married Ruthanna ALLETT around 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky, and that he died in March 1988.