John was a coal miner. His parents were both born in Germany. They may have been Charles and Wilamina Ackmann, both of whom lived near him at the time of the 1900 Allegheny census, in the 2nd district of Baldwin. They immigrated to the United States in 1854. Charles was born in May 1833, and Wilamina in March 1832.
1910 Census
Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Baldwin Twp
Enumerated 25 Apr 1910
SD 23 ED 6 Ward 1 and 2
Sheet 6A Stamped 191
66-64
Ackmann, John Hd M W 46 m1 25 8/8 Pa Germany Germany Englis
h Miner Coal
Ackmann, Arabell Wf F W 43 M 25 8/8 Pa Pa Germany None
Ackmann, Carrie Dtr F W 22 S Pa Pa Pa Cashier Dry Goods
Ackmann, Wilbert Son M W 20 S Pa Pa Pa Miner Coal
Ackmann, Emma Dtr F W 18 S Pa Pa Pa
Ackmann, Helen Dtr F W 15 S Pa Pa Pa
Ackmann, Lewis Son M W 11 S Pa Pa Pa
Ackmann, Theodore Son M W 8 S Pa Pa Pa
Ackmann, Gretta Dtr F W 2 S Pa Pa Pa
Per the 1948 Everett Directory, Theo Ackmann (Audrey L) was assistant service manager of Rucker Avenue Motors on Carson Rd. Audrey was the office manager of the same establishment.
The 1956 Directory shows, Theo Ackmann (Audrey) as a mechanic for Everett Truck Co on Xavier Way. In the same directory, a Ted E. Ackmann is also listed under "Ted Ackmann Realty: Real Estate, Financing, All Types of Insurance" on Hewitt Avenue. His wife was shown as Courlyne E. Ackmann.
Per the 1966 and 1968 city directories, Theodore was a salesman at "Al's Auto Supply" on Xavier Way, with Audrey listed as his wife.
In the 1973 Everett Directory, he was listed without a wife, and still shown as a salesman for "Al's Auto Supply."
His obituary was published in the 2 April 1976 edition of the Everett Herald:
Theodore E. Ackmann Sr.
Theodore Ackmann, Sr., 75, of 8120 Xavier Way died March 31.
Mr. Ackmann was born March 25, 1901 in Mt. Oliver, Pa. and had resided in the Everett area for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey L. Ackmann in 1969.
He leaves a son, Ted Ackmann, of Pennsylvania; a daughter Mrs. Wanda Miller of Pennsylvania; a step-daughter, Mrs. Nancy Lucas of Everett; also six grand-children and several great grandchildren.
Services, Saturday, 2:00 pm Chapel of Cassidy Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Warren of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Mount Vernon.
Arrangements under direction of Cassidy Funeral Home.
The following post-it was on the Rootsweb SSDI for Theodore Ackmann
Theodore ACKMANN m.ELLA META STEINFORTH b. 19 Apr 1895 d. May 1976 and AUDREY LEONE SCHOPF b. 7 Apr 1907 d. June 1969. Pamela Hudson, redbirdacres@yahoo.com
Source
Name:Terre Haute Tribune
Repository:Vigo County Public Library
Name:Terre Haute Tribune
Author:Publisher
Vigo County Public Library One Library Square Terre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 232-1113
Microfilm year 1938
Date:Monday, Dec. 19, 1938 Pg. 1
Shooting Victim Dies;Hold Woman
Mrs. Iva Waugh, 38 years old, 642 N. First St., was arrested at noon Monday by Detectives W. & R. Thompson, and sent to jail on a charge of vagrancy and to be held for the grand jury in connection with the shooting on Sept. 28 of James Acree, 68 years old. Acree died at St. Anthony's hospital monday morning. At the time of the shooting Acree was a roomer at 630 S. First St. According to the report made to the police at that time, Mrs. Waugh said they heard a noise in front of their home and that her husband Earl Waugh, upon going to investigate found Acree in his automobile. An argument ensued, she told the police, and at that time Acree drew a gum upon her husband. In the tussle that followed Acree was shot in the arm and Earl Waugh in the stomach. Waugh recovered but Acree died at the hospital monday morning.
Obituary on James Acree
Name:Terre Haute Tribune
Repository:Vigo County Public Library
Author: Publisher
Repository:Vigo County Public Library One Library Square Terre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 232-1113
Microfilm year 1938
Date:20 Dec 1938
James Acree, 68 years old, died at St. Anthony's hospital monday morning at 2 o'clock. He was injured in a shooting from last Sept. 28 and death came from infection. Surviving Acree are 5 daughters, Mrs. Mattie Almo and Mrs. Vada Schell, both of Terre Haute; Mrs. Minnie Eberhart of Newcomers Town, Ohio, Mrs. Dora Tedrow of Shoals, and Mrs. Laura McLemore of Princeton, Ind.; a son George Acree of this city; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren The body was taken to Gillis funeral home and later to the residence of Mrs. Vada Schell 1624 Second Ave. where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in Grandview cemetery.
1910 Census
Indiana, Martin County, Halbert Township
Enumerated 20 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 116 Sheet 5A
Shoal and Lost? River Road
76-78
Acree, James M Hd M W 40 M1 20 Ky Ky NC Miner Coal
Acree, Angeline Wf F W 35 M1 20 9/6 Ky Ky Ky
Acree, Benjamin L Son M W 14 S Ind Ky Ky
Acree, Vada A Dtr F W 11 S Ind Ky Ky
Acree, George W Son M W 8 S Ind Ky Ky
Acree, Mattie B Dtr F W 4 S Ind Ky Ky
Acree, Minnie E Dtr F W 9/12 S Ind Ky Ky
1920
not located
1930
Indiana, Vigo County, Terre Haute City, Harrison Twp, Seven
th Ward
Enumerated 11 April 1930
ED 84-40 SD 4 Sheet 15B
1458-353-371
Acree, James Hd M W 60 M@19 Ky Ky NC Laborer Street Car
Acree, Angeline Wf F W 55 M@15 Ky KY Ky
Acree, George Son m W 27 S Ind Ky Ky Section Hand Street Car
Craig, Betty Dtr F W 24 D Ind Ky Ky Canner Canning Factory
Craig, Edward G Grandson M W 5 S Ind Ky Ind
Bagenz, Zepporah Roomer F W 64 Wd Ill Md Oh Sewing Home
1930
Indiana, Vigo County, Terre Haute City, Harrison Twp, Seventh Ward
Enumerated 11 April 1930
ED 84-40 SD 4 Sheet 15B
1458-353-371
Acree, James Hd M W 60 M@19 Ky Ky NC Laborer Street Car
Acree, Angeline Wf F W 55 M@15 Ky KY Ky
Acree, George Son m W 27 S Ind Ky Ky Section Hand Street Car
Craig, Betty Dtr F W 24 D Ind Ky Ky Canner Canning Factory
Craig, Edward G Grandson M W 5 S Ind Ky Ind
Bagenz, Zepporah Roomer F W 64 Wd Ill Md Oh Sewing Home
She would be the only daughter that was the correct age to be Betty Craig.
She was listed as Mattie Almo/Allman in the obituary of her parents, however.
In 1860, there was a listing for a 24 year old Albert Adair, who was single and living on his own in Winston County, Alabama. Winston is in the proximity of Lawrence County. He was shown as born in Alabama. Jeanine, a third great-granddaughter, states that this is her ancestor, and that he also purchased land at the Huntsville Office on September 1, 1860. She further notes that there is a record for Albert Adair serving as a private for the Confederacy.
1850 Census
Alabama, Lawrence County, District 8
Enumerated 20 December 1850
862-863
Hiram Adair 40 M Farming 400 Ten
Elizabeth Adair 36 F Ten
James Adair 17 M Labourer Ala
Albert Adair 14 M Ala
Mary Adair 10 F Ala
George Adair 7 M Ala
Hiram Adair 4 M Ala
Margaret Adair 3/12 F Ala
1860 Census
Alabama, Winston County, Half Township 10 Range 7, Post Off
ice Houston
Enumerated 11 June 1860
Page No. 5
38-38
Albert Adair 24 M Farmer $250 $--- Alabama
1870 Census
Alabama, Lawrence County, Township 7 Range 6
Enumerated 15 August 1870
Page No. 3, Stamped 33
20-21
Levi (age 50) and Mary (age 46) Adair and family
23-24
Adair, Albt 30 M W Farmer $--- $75 Ala
Adair, Margaret 28 F W Keep House Ala
Adair, Mary 5/12 F W Alabama
1880 Census
Alabama, Lawrence County, Pen Hook
Enumerated 8 June 1880
Page 12 SD 1 ED 172
76-82
Adair, Ab. W M 44 Farming Ala Ala Tenn
Adair, M.M. W F 33 Wife Keeping House Ala Tenn Tenn
Adair, L.P. W F 7 Dtr Ala Ala Ala
Adair, J.G. W M 5 Son Ala Ala Ala
Adair, B. R. W M 3 Son Ala Ala Ala
Adair, George W M 1/12 April Son Ala Ala Ala
[Note: Indexed on Ancestry.com, in error, as ADAMS]
78-84
McLemore, J.A. W M 58 Farmer Tenn NC Va
McLemore, Car C. W F (42) Wife Keeping House NC NC NC
McLemore, G.W. W M 23 Son Farmer Alabama Tenn Tenn
McLemore, America W F 21 Dtr Ala Tenn Tenn
Hubbard, ------- W F (70) Boarder Dependent Ala ---- ----
Cotton, Mary W F (13) Ward Alabama
Cotton, Geo W M 9 Alabama
Bert, Mandy B F 8 Alabama
1920 Census
Texas, Rains County, JP #1
SD Fourth ED 150 Sheet 6A Stamped 201
Enumerated 8 Jan 1920
96-102
Adair, Boice Hd M W 42 M Miss Miss Miss Farmer
Adair, Savonnah Wf F W 33 M Tx Mo US
Adair, Jesse Son M W 5 S Tx Miss Tx
Adair, B. R. Son M W 3/12 S Tx Miss Tx
Adams, Sam Boarder M W 69 Wd Tx US US Salesman
Adams, Tom Boarder M W 45 Wd Tx Tx Tx Salesman
1930 Census
Texas, Taylor County, Abilene City, Pr. 1
Enumerated April 5, 1930
ED 221-11 SD 8 Sheet 5A Stamped 118
717 Rose
Adair, Boyce R Hd M W 51 M@27 Miss Miss Ala Farmer Truck Fa
rm
Adair, Savannah L Wf F W 43 M@18 Tx US Mo
Adair, Jesse A Son M W 15 S Tx Miss Tx Caddy Country Club
Adair, B.R. Son M W 10 S Tx Miss Tx
Adair, Willie D Son m W 7 S Tx Miss Tx
Adair, Dorothy J Dtr F W 6 S Tx Miss Tx
Kelley, Giles T. Father-in-law M 79 Wd Ky Ky Ky
The Texas Birth Index shows an Elsie Adair and Frank Leslie Duty as the parents of Eugene Duty, born 30 Aug 1930 in Taylor County, Texas.
The same index also shows that Elsie Adair and Elisia Axkion Earl were the parent os Linda Kay Earl, born 11 Jan 1946 in Taylor County, Texas.
Additionally, a Elsie Adair was the mother of Dora Walker, born in 1938 in Henderson County, Texas.
It is not known if the records above are for the same Elsie Adair, and even if so, it is not known if it is the same Elsie Adair who was a daughter of Boyce and Savannah Adair.
His listing in "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he was born 5 Apr 1879 in Alabama, and that he died on 3 Dec 1960 on Denison, Grayson County, Texas. He was shown as the son of Ab Adair and Margaret McLemore, and it was indicated that he was a retired farmer.
1910 Census
Oklahoma, Jackson County, Altus Ward 3
Enumerated 28 Apr 1910
SD 5 Ed 132 Sheet 20B
132-136
Norwood, George A Hd M W 56 M1 28 NC SC SC Scavenger City
Norwood, Georgia A Wf W W 47 M1 28 6/6 NC NC NC
Norwood, Marvin Son M W 21 S Tx NC NC Clerk Grocery Store
Norwood, Nora Dtr Dtr F W 24 S Tx NC NC
Norwood, Floyd Son M W 15 S Tx NC NC
Norwood, Blaine Son M W 14 S Tx NC NC
Norwood, Claudie Nephew M W 20 S Ark Ga Ark Lister? Oil Well
133-137
Adair, George C Hd M W 31 M1 8 Ala Ala Ala Farmer
Adair, Cora Wf F W 24 m1 8 5/4 Tx NC NC
Adair, Lona Dtr F W 6 S Tx Ala Tx
Adair, Lillian Dtr F W 5 S Tx Ala Tx
Adair, William Son M W 3 S Tx Ala Tx
Adair, Carrie Dtr F W 2/12 S Ok Ala Tx
1920 Census
Texas, Grayson County, J.P. #2
Enumerated 3 and 4 of February 1920
SD 4 ED 81 Sheet 20A
392-418
Adair, George C Hd M W 40 M Ala Miss Ala Farmer
Adair, Cora Wf W W 33 M Tx NC NC
Adair, William Son M W 12 S Tx Ala Tx
Adair, Mary Dtr F W 9 S Tx Ala Tx
Adair, Homer Lee Son M W 6 S Tx Ala Tx
Adair, Pearl Dtr F W 3 10/12 S Tx Ala Tx
Adair, G. C. Son M W 1 9/12 S Tx Ala Tx
----419
Jerngan, Tom Hd M W 19 M Tx Tn Tn
Jerngan, Lillian Wf F W 15 M Tx Ala Tx
1930 Census
Texas, Grayson County, Pt. J.P. 3
Enumerated April 4, 1930
ED 91-36 SD 4 Sheet 2A Stamped 234
Whitewright-Savoy
27-32
Adair, George C. Hd M W 50 M 22 Ala Miss Ala Farmer
Adair, Cora Wf F W 44 M 15 Tx NC NC
Adair, William Son M W 22 S Tx Ala Tx Farm Laborer
Adair, Homer Son M W 17 S Ok Al Tx Farm Laborer
Adair, Pearl Dtr F W 14 S Tx Ala Tx
Adair, G. C. Son M W 12 S Tx Ala Tx
1910 Census
Texas, Grayson County, JP #2
Enumerated 20 April 1910
SD 4 ED 75 Sheet 5A Stamped 5
72-74
Hickman, William G Hd M W 49 M2 11 Mo Tn Ala Farmer
Hickman, Lony Wf F W 36 M2 11 5/3 Ala Ala Ala
Hickman Georgia M Dtr F W 6 S Tx Mo Ala
Hickman, Flocie R Dtr 2 S Tx Mo Ala
Adair, Margaruite Mother-in-law F W 61 M2 14 4/3 Ala Ala Ala
1920 Census
Texas, Jones County, JP 3
Enumerated 12 March 1920
SD 17 ED 130 Sheet 9B
164-173
Hickman, Lonie Hd F W 47 Wd Ala Ala Ala Laborer Farm
(Indexed by Ancestry.com at Tonie)
Hickman, Floyd A Son M W 24 S Tx Ala Ala Laborer Farm
Hickman, Flocy Dtr F W 12 S Tx Mo Ala
Hickman, Mary Dtr F W 9 S Tx Mo Ala
1930 Census
Texas, Gray county, Pr. 2
Enumerated May 14, 1930
ED 90-9 SD 1 Sheet 19B
462-495
Day, Dwight L Hd M W 21 M@20 Tx Tx Tx Trucking Oil Field
Day, Marry W Wf F W 19 M@18 Tx Miss Ala Housew
Hickman, Louia P Mother-in-law F W 55 Wd Ala Ala Ala Housekeeper
According to the California Death Index, Herbert F. Adami was born on September 18, 1912 in Texas. His mother's maiden name was SPILL. He died in Los Angeles County, California, on September 11, 1992, at the age of 79. This corresponds with the SSDI, which shows his last place of residence as San Marino, Los Angeles County, California.
He was said to be the son of Frank and Rosa ADAMI. He is a veteran of World War II.
The photo of his Military Marker on Find A Grave shows he was a "M. Sgt. US Army, WW II"
1900 Census
Iowa, Union, New Hope Twp
Enumerated 9 June 1900
SD 8 ED 140 Sheet 7B
161-161
Adams, Albert A Hd W M Jun 1867 32 M 7 Illinois Kentucky In
diana Farmer
Adams, Jennie J Wf W F Dec 1865 34 M 7 2/2 Illinois Vermont Ohio
Adams, Grace A Dtr W F Feb 1894 Illinois Illinois Illinois
Adams, Ward Son W M May 1900 0/12 S Iowa Illinois Illinois
A son of Martin F. ADAMS, and a Corporal in Co. D, Fourth Texas Infantry, Spanish American War, his engraved military marker can be seen on FindAGrave.
1910 Census
Texas, Wood County, Texas, JP 6
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 1 ED 133 Sheet 5B
76-72
Adams, A. J. Head M W 36 M 9 Tx Miss Miss Foreman Hardwood Mill
Adams, Bertha Wf F W 29 m1 9 5/4 Ala Ala Ala
Adams, Jimmie Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Ala
Adams, Mattie A Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Ala
Adams, Alton C Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Ala
Adams, Albert M. Son M W 3 S Tx Tx Ala
1920 Census
Texas, Collin County, Texas, JP 2
Enumerated 27 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 14 Sheet 11B
207-223
Adams, A. J. Head M W 46 M Tx Miss Miss Farmer
Adams, Bertha Wf F W 42 M Ala Ala Ala
Adams, Agnes Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Ala
Adams, Alton Son M W15 S Tx Tx Ala
Adams, Martin Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Ala
Adams, Theodoere K. Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Ala
Adams, Oran Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Ala
Adams, Jessie Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Ala
According to Bonnie Seiler, Carlton also had a daughter prior to his marriage to Jeanette Culbertson. As he and his daughters birth mother were young and unmarried, their daughter was placed for adoption. When his daughter, Sue, was an adult with children of her own, she searched for and found her father, and a few years later found her birth mother, Faye KNIGHT.
Charles E. Adams was employed at the Mobil Chemical Plant for 20 years before being promoted to Superintendent of Operations at Mississippi Chemical in Pascagoula, MS. He was a former Marine serving in WWII and was a member of the First Baptist Church. He retired from Arco Chemical in Baton Rouge, LA and resided in Baton Rouge until his death in 2000. His son Drake Adams and daughter Laura Adams Millisor reside in Georgia.
Copied from Find A Grave, Memorial ID 16329570
His military marker, which can also be seen on Find A Grave is embossed with a cross, and reads: Charles Earl Adams US Marine Corps World War II Feb 10, 1922 May 1 2000
He is also linked to his parents, William Earl Adams (1885-1966) and Anna May Davis Adams (1887-1933), 11 siblings, first wife Doris and 8 year old son Charles, both of whom died in 1967.
Fred McMinn told Lynell Cordell that David lived in Mineral Wells, TX. Shirley Holder, on his FindAGrave memorial page, stated that he died 1887 in Greenwood, Wise County, TX, but that there was no cemetery record.
1880 census, Wise Co. TX
pg. 229 B
267/267
Adams, David A., 30 MS Farmer MS MS
Adams, Frances J, 29 IL Keeping House KY IN
Adams, Joseph P., 1 TX At Home MS IL
Edwin was the security for brother Collin's marriage. Edwin had two girls, one died early and later the other went to Vicksburg, MS, then to Louisiana. Edwin Adams was listed on the 16 Apr 1789 Personal Tax List (B) for Greensville Co., VA, the only male over age 21 in the household. He is listed next on the 10 Mar 1798 Personal Tax List for Greensville Co., VA, with only 1 male age 16 - 20 in his household. His brother was listed, instead, on the 1790 and 1798 tax lists for nearby Southampton Co., VA.
Note:
Beverly Bishop "Descendants of Collin (I)", Aug. 2003. Greensville Co., VA, Personal property Tax List 1789 & 1798. Sherrel McMillian LDS Library Research per e-mail June 2006.
Note:
Greensville Co., VA, Census 1810 per Carolyn Anderson Adams GenForum #17846.
Abbrev: Dorothy Hedges Goodwyn transcr. of Greensville Co., VA, 1781-1808 marr. bonds.
Note:
Dorothy Hedges Goodwyn transcr. of Greensville Co., VA, 1781-1808 marr. bonds. Darla Meng RootsWeb World Connect ":1973335". Jordan R. Dodd "Early American Marriages Collection", Precision Indexing Publ.
Note:
Jordan R. Dodd, Early American Marriages Collection.
The 1860 Van Buren, Arkansas census shows W.V. and Nancy Adam's first child as Lucinda, age 14 born in MS. On the 1880 census, she is listed as L.E., age 34 born in MS. From then on she is called Lizzie, and her grave shows her as Elizebeth (sic) L. Trawick.
Ada Sunday News-Feb. 9, 1933 BURNS FATAL TO MRS. E. TRAWICK Mother of Mrs. W.R. Threlkeld Succumbs at Advanced Age. Mrs. Elizabeth Trawick, 88, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.R. Threlkeld, 600 W. Sixteenth, Tuesday evening at 6:40 o'clock from the effects of burns sustained earlier in the day when her dress caught fire from a stove. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the chapel of the Hudson-Keith Funeral Home, Rev. W.M. Speck officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs Trawick is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mary Rennels of Canute, Okla., Mrs. J.E. Gentry of Arthur, Mrs J.O. McMinn of Trent, Texas, and Mrs. W.R. Threlkeld, of Ada; two sons, Henry Trawick of Hammond and George A. Trawick of Ada; 32 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. (Courtesy of Lynell Cordell)
Essie and Johnnie were twins. As neither is listed as a child on the Family Group Sheet prepared by Carol Beauchamp, it is presumed that both died young.
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 28 Apr 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 6B
72-75
Adams, Ben L. Head M W 44 M 19 Tx Tx Tx Graderman State Highway
Adams, Mary P Wf F W 39 M 16 Tx Ga Tx
Adams, George J Son M W 20 Wd 18 Tx Tx Tx Farm
Adams, Wilma K Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Adams, Ben L Jr Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Imogene was born June 23, 1911 at Mattie, Texas the 5th child of Nora Gholston Adams and John Quincy Adams. She was raised in West Texas and spent 2 years in Colorado where she started school. Imogene married Lee Roy Reaves in 1926. They had four children. Imogene lived 96 years, 6 months and 21 days. She was a member of the Church of Christ for seventy plus years. She spent her earlier married life raising her four daughters. She moved to Austin, Texas in 1947 and attended University Avenue Church of Christ for 40 years. At that time she moved into a home with her sister and started attending Cameron Road Church of Christ. She participated in Bible classes and Thursday Morning Ladies Class and donated to central Texas Children's Home for Christmas gifts and other needs. Her other donations were to the Cameron Road Church of Christ Missionaries, Salvation Army, and Doctors Without Borders. She worked at Scarborough's Department Store for many years. She started work in 1971 for the State of Texas Rehabilitation Department and retired at age 75. She had many good friends. Her descendants all enjoyed her many tales of the "old days" and the changes she saw in the world during her lifetime. She was dearly love by her daughters, their husbands and the members of their families, because she, herself, was so loving. It was not in her nature to speak unkindly of anyone. Imogene is survived by one sister, Marie Grace, and her four daughters, Irma Jean Manuel and her husband, Joe Manuel, Jerry R. Read, Wanda Nell Ferrill and her husband, Jack Ferrill and Patsy Marie Mclemore and her husband, S. Dale Mclemore; eight grandchildren: Sharon Read Joiner and her husband Bennett A. Joiner, Robert William Read and his wife Tucker, Dianna Ferrill Evatt and her husband Mark, Beverly Ferrill Burke, Donald Ferrill and his wife Denise, Cathy Wornell Barnett and her husband, Robert, Jeannie Mclemore Flores and her husband, Paulo and Scott David Mclemore; seventeen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. A time of gathering will be held at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2008 in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will follow at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Austin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Central Texas Children's Home, 1925 Crane Rd, Buda TX 78610; Cameron Road Church of Christ, 6014 Cameron Rd, Austin TX 78723 or Heart to Heart Hospice, 4029 Capitol of Texas Hwy, Suite 120, Austin TX 78704
ROGERS ? Iris Jean Brewer, 84, of Rogers, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. A native and lifelong resident of Rogers, she was born on March 21, 1927.
She was a 1945 graduate of Rogers High School and worked as a telephone operator prior to her marriage to Loy Brewer on June 24, 1950.
She was a member of First Christian Church of Rogers and sang in the church choir for most of her adult life. Active in Democratic politics, she was an avid supporter of the Nature Conservancy and the Sierra Club.
Survivors include her children, Teresa Mallette and husband, Allen, of DeQueen, Jim Brewer and wife, Susan, of Monticello, John Brewer and wife, Kellie, of Rogers; grandchildren, Kirk Mallette and wife, Natasha, of Bozeman, Mont., Lance Mallette and wife, Jenn, of Fayetteville, Doug Brewer and wife, Brittany, of Fayetteville, Lauren Brewer of Fayetteville; and one great-granddaughter, Navah Mallette of Bozeman, Mont.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Loy Brewer; her parents, Samuel and Carrie Elizabeth (Bush) Adams; sisters, Maurine Clark and Ruby Russell; and a brother, Warren Adams.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at Callison-Lough Funeral Home, Rogers.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at First Christian Church, 13th and Oak Streets in Rogers, officiated by the Rev. Shawn Wallace.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the First Christian Church to benefit their music department, 905 S. 13th St., Rogers, AR, 72756.
Arrangements are by Callison-Lough Funeral Home in downtown Rogers; www.callisonlough.com.
"Marking Them That So Walk:" In Honor Of James W. Adams
Randy Harshbarger Mt. Pleasant, Texas
Brethren, by ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample" (Phil. 3:17). Taking to "heart Paul's divine injunction to "mark" ("behold, watch, contemplate," Vine, Vol. 3, p. 43), those faithful men who provide examples worthy of imitation, we use this opportunity to call attention to the life and work of James W. Adams. For fifty plus years, brother Adams has devoted his life and energies to the proclamation and defense of the Truth. His concern has ever been for the spiritual health and prosperity of God's family. Such an example needs to be noted. Such I believe, will help encourage those who have lived during the same time and under some of the same circumstances as brother Adams; it will also help inspire younger preachers and younger Christians everywhere to press on faithfully in the Lord's cause. Several years ago, Cecil Willis wrote an article, "Putting Old Preachers on the Shelf" (Truth Magazine, Vol. XVII, No. 5, pp. 3-6). Among other things, brother Willis pointed out the tendency of some brethren to reject certain preachers solely upon the basis of age. This in my judgment is a mistake. It is sad and alarming to hear some second and third generation preachers (and other Christians) deride and criticize those of the past. Faithful men who fought many battles for truth are rejected and their preaching is criticized as being out of date. With this attitude present in too many, I am afraid we are headed in the wrong direction. In brother Adams' own words:
What churches of the Lord need is not technical experts to streamline their activities and oil the wheels of complicated organizational activity, but men thoroughly schooled in the gospel of Christ and dedicated to the salvation of the souls of eternity-bound men and women ... Instead, give us more John the Baptists, schooled in the rude wilderness of study, prayer, and meditation, clothed in camel's hair and eating locusts and wild honey, but animated by holy fire from off the altar of purity and truth (from Timberland Drive church of Christ bulletin, November 2, 1985).
Early Life
James Wallace Adams was born August 27, 1914, in Brawley, California. His parents were Felix A. and Mary Roberta (Mittie) Adams. In 1920 the family moved to Texas. Some of brother Adams' ancestors were early settlers of Texas. His grandfather, R.L. Bates was a pioneer preacher of the gospel. Brother Adams graduated from high school at La Pryor, Texas (1931), and later attended Freed-Hardeman College, Henderson, Tennessee. Brother Adams obeyed the gospel in 1926. Being encouraged to preach by Walter Leamons, he preached his first sermon on December 31st, 1933. Dedicating himself to the Lord's cause, he has never looked back. For over fifty years, James W. Adams has been preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ. When brother Adams started his life's work, he preached for several churches in the Hill country of Texas (Menard, Brady), but he considers Vivian, Louisiana, as his first located work.
James W. Adams was married to Gertrude Leamons of Grapeland, Texas, on July 30th, 1936. Brother and sister Adams have three children', two daughters and a son. Jimmie Nell McLemore and her family live in San Augustine, Texas. Patricia Spivey resides in Lufkin, and Robert L. Adams lives in Humble, Texas. With great pride (but pardonable!), brother and sister Adams speak of their children and grandchildren often (especially the grandchildren!).
Brother Adams has done local work in the following places: Temple, Longview, Beaumont (twice), San Antonio, Baytown, Nacogdoches (twice), Huntington, Center, Henderson, Terrell (all in Texas); Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Paducah, Kentucky; Selmer, Tennessee; and Senatobia, Mississippi. As you can see, brother Adams has been primarily a "Texas" preacher. Meeting work has carried him into some twenty-five states. In 1975, he and Foy Vinson made a preaching trip to Italy. For many years the Pruett and Lobit church in Baytown, where brother Adams preached in the early 1970s, has supported preachers in Italy and Sicily. Brother Adams continues his interest in the work in Italy.
Retiring from local work in 1983, brother and sister Adams moved back to Lufkin. They are members of the Timberland Drive church of Christ. Of course, brother Adams hasn't really retired. He continues to teach a Bible class at Timberland Drive and preaches when needed. At the present time he is driving every Sunday to Broaddus, Texas, to preach for the church there. Timberland Drive has had a two-preacher arrangement for some years, in which a younger man can work with an older, mature preacher, thus gaining much needed experience and instruction. Brother Adams helps with this program. What a great benefit to those who can learn from him!
As A Preacher and Writer Gospel Guardian
Others will look at the preaching and writing of James W. Adams in this special issue, but permit these few observations. Believing the printed page to be an effective medium for teaching vital truths of God's word, brother Adams began writing for papers published by brethren in the mid 1930s. However, it was not until the mid 1940s that he stepped up his writing efforts. In fact it was at the insistence of Foy E. Wallace, Jr., that brother Adams began writing regularly for the Bible Banner, being being made an associate editor in 1947. While brother Adams has never sought controversy for its sake alone, neither has he ever turned away from any issue, when truth was at stake. Controversy has often been thrust upon him. Due to his keen intellect and diligent preparation he has addressed himself time and again, to live issues that have sought to destroy and harm the Lord's church. Hence, his writings in The Bible Banner were of a controversial nature, dealing mainly with efforts of some to get the college into the budgets of churches, and premillennialism. Clear and precise in his writing (as in his preaching), brother Adams can get to the heart of a matter, and bring pertinent passages to bear on whatever subject he might be discussing.
Even now, brother Adams is working on a book dealing with hermeneutics. After many years of study, he is certainly able to write such a book. It will be a welcome addition to those who love the truth and desire to understand and apply it properly. Too, he is working on a devotional type book, that will contain short articles of an inspirational, reflective nature.
I have had the privilege of hearing brother Adams preach many times. I have many of his sermons on tape. After hearing him preach, you know you have heard a Bible-filled, true-to-life sermon. With little sympathy for watered down, soft-soap "sermonettes," brother Adams is first and last a preacher of the gospel! His sermons are filled with Scripture after Scripture, properly used and applied. What an example to this generation of preachers!
A Personal Note
My friendship with brother Adams goes back some seventeen years. He performed the wedding ceremony when Marilyn and I got married. Since that time we have been in contact often. When I first started preaching (in Alto, Texas), brother Adams was living in Beaumont, but soon moved to Lufkin, and was editing The Gospel Guardian. I sought his advice and counsel many times. He was always willing to instruct, study with, and guide me in some decisions that had to be made, or some problems that often faced younger preachers. Bother Adam has always been willing to help younger men, just staring out as preachers, in spite of the immaturity displayed by some. For this I will ever be grateful.
James Adams is sometimes depicted as cold and aloof. Nothing could be further from the truth. He is a serious man, who carries himself with assurance and dignity. However, he appreciates the lighter side and good human as much as anyone. Of course, his humor is never coarse or out of place. And no, he doesn't always wear a tie (but it would be alright if he did)! One day we went out fishing for catfish on Sam Rayburn Reservoir. It was time for lunch, I inquired about some soap to get the "stink bait" off my hands. Brother Adams replay was, "Go ahead and eat, and ask no question for conscience's sake." A man of the Book, even on the lake. I have heard brother Adams preach with great emotion, concerning the death of our Savior. With great tenderness I have heard him speak of days gone by, of former friends who have departed from the faith, and of fellow soldiers of the cross, who hand in hand fought valiantly in the Lord's army. A few years ago, I listened for some three hours as he detailed the institutional controversy from beginning to present. It brings great pain to his heart to remember once faithful preachers who have turned away from the truth. All of this is my way of saying, that there is another side to James W. Adams that many perhaps have not seen. This is a shame.
I have been in brother and sister Adams' home many times. I have always felt "at home" and have appreciated the warm hospitality extended to me. Sister Adams has ever been a source of strength and encouragement to brother Adams. This past July 30th, they celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. Their love for each other is strong and unspoken, but seen by all. Sister Adams has always encouraged me in my efforts to preach and I am thankful for her friendship and counsel.
When not in meetings or preaching elsewhere brother and sister Adams are at home at 1402 Robinwood Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901. My prayer is for their continued good health and well being. While inadequate, I say thank you for your friendship, your life, your example.
Guardian of Truth XXXI: 23, pp. 712-713 December 3, 1987
SAN AUGUSTINE TRIBUNE 14 March 1996 (page 1 w/photo)
LIONS CLUB - Jimmie Nell McLemore, Teacher, Sculptor, Painter, Artist, Exotic Cook-etc, presented a program to the Lions Club Thursday at Doodles Restaurant on wood carving in which she displayed a number of her carvings to the Club. Dr. C. R. Haley, right was program chairman for the month of March.
Obituary
Jimmie Nell Adams McLemore, a longtime resident of San Augustine, Texas, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. She was born on February 7, 1938, to the late James Wallace and Gertrude (Leamons) Adams in Grapeland, Texas. She was a Christian and a member of the Ratcliff church of Christ.
"Miss Jimmie," as many knew her, is survived by her husband of 64 years, Dr. Henry E. "Doc" McLemore of San Augustine, Texas; three sons, Clay (Kathy) of Hallsville, Texas, Michael (Gwyneth) of Huntsville, Alabama, and Marty (Karen) of San Augustine, grandchildren, Amanda (Jared) Jimison, Jonathan (Crystal) McLemore, Jennie (Bryan) Garlock, Timmy Black, Cynthia (Chris) Draper, Emily (Trenton) Barksdale, along with ten great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Adams of Houston; and a sister, Patricia Adams Spivey of Georgetown.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Gertrude Adams, and her son, Kristopher.
A visitation will be held at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home (316 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas) on Thursday, October 20, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and a funeral service Friday, October 21, at 1:00 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Chapel followed by interment at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, Hwy 147 N. San Augustine, Texas.
Jimmie Nell was born in rural Houston County in the home of her maternal grandparents, Mattie Ann and William Duke Leamon. Her father was a burgeoning young evangelist widely used in the region by local churches of Christ. She quickly became accustomed to moving from place to place as required by her father's work. Jimmie McLemore was an outstanding student achieving many academic honors. She graduated from Beaumont High School in 1956. She attended San Antonio College before transferring to Stephen F. Austin State University, where she met her future husband and lifelong companion, Henry E. McLemore, at Mound and Starr church of Christ. The two wed in 1958 in Idaho, then honeymooned for the summer above the timberline in Oregon. They lived in a lookout house spotting for the U.S. Forest Service while Henry studied for his entrance exams to medical school.
Miss Jimmie completed her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Stephen F. Austin and East Texas State University, certifying her to teach Art, English, and History. She began her career in education at the Houston ISD, working to support her husband until he completed Dental School at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. She taught her first love, Art, and Latin at Lanier Junior High School. The McLemores returned to Henry's native home of San Augustine in the summer of 1963, where they established his dental practice on Maple Street, serving the community for more than fifty-six years. Jimmie worked as a reading specialist for San Augustine ISD for three years until she was forced to take an eleven-year hiatus from her beloved profession because of a severe medical condition. During that time, she continued her graduate courses in education. Mrs. McLemore returned to teaching in 1977 as the eighth-grade history teacher at San Augustine Middle School. Later she moved to San Augustine High School, where she taught in the GT program, then taught Senior English until her retirement. In retirement, Miss Jimmie returned to the high school to teach Art and Graphic Design in SAISD's technical program for another ten years. She touched thousands of young lives and positively impacted hundreds of colleagues.
Many in our community knew Miss Jimmie from behind the counter at the dental office. She operated a lab where she used her artistic talents to aid Dr. McLemore in making many dental devices enjoyed by thousands of people from all parts of this region and the country. Her abilities were admired and appreciated by those who sought repairs to their dentures at the most inopportune times. She was always happy to oblige and quickly help.
"Miss Mac," as some lovingly referred to her, was also a master chef. Her Texas Bar-B-Que and Mexican food, especially her Hot Tamales, are famous throughout the area. Jimmie McLemore was a treasure to this community, beloved by all. Wife, Mother, Mamaw, Teacher, Artist, Chef, and Friend all are descriptive of our sweet Miss Jimmie. She will be missed by all.
Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.
Essie and Johnnie were twins. As neither is listed as a child on the Family Group Sheet prepared by Carol Beauchamp, it is presumed that both died young.
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Perry Adams
City: Not Stated
County: Roosevelt
State: New Mexico
Birth Date: 18 Jul 1878
Race: White
Roll: 1711806
DraftBoard: 0
Age: 40
Occupation: Stock farming for self
Nearest Relative: Mrs. Stella Holder, Star Rt., Elida, Roosevelt Co. NM
Height/Build: Tall (6'3")/Slender
Color of Eyes/Hair: Blue/Brown
Tatum Pioneer Passes Away at Home Monday
Perry T. Adams, 85, uncle of A.C. Holder of Lovington died at 9:45 a.m. Monday at his home in Tatum. Born July 18, 1878, Mr. Adams had been an early day cowboy and rancher.
In 1913 he along with his sister and brother-in-law drove a herd of cattle from Texas to what was then known as Redlands, New Mexico near Elida, moving into Elida in 1914.
In 1921 he left New Mexico for Arizona where he worked as a cowhand and miner.
Moving back to New Mexico in 1934, he took over a ranch east of Tatum which he worked until he retired in 1958.
Surviving are four nephews, three great nieces, three great nephews, four great great nieces and three great great nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Methodist Church of Tatum with the Reverand Louis Crenshaw officiating.
Burial will be in the Tatum cemetery. Smity Yarbo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pall bearers will be four nephews, A.C. Holder of Lovington, Tom A. Holder and Phil Holder, both of Pecos, Texas, and O.J. Holder of Santa Fee, Allen Church and Frank Whitley of Tatum.
(New clipping, probably from a Lovington New Mexico paper, with 5-19-1964 hand written on the top margin, Courtesy of David Minton via Lynell Cordell)
Shown as Joseph T. on early census records but was called Thomas or Tom or J.T. on land records in Knox Co. TX. His grave stone gives the name Uncle Tom and under that, Thomas Adams. There was an African American in Knox Co., also named Tom Adams, who died there in 1949.
Email from Teresa McMinn- "Fred McMinn says that Uncle Tom died in 35/36 in, he thinks, Knox County....he left Susie $66.00 after all was settled with the nephew, Glenn Martin. Fred remembers that Uncle Tom wrote Susie ('Trawick' McMinn) and asked her to come to see him a couple of years before he died and they went up to Knox to see him."
"Knox Co. History" Early Cattle Drives by Oran W. Driver Last paragraph of this article states; "In the late eighties Tom Adams left Jack County with a herd of cattle and started to Arizona with them. When he got west of Benjamin, about where the Ross and Moorhouse ranches are now, the grass and water were never better, so he just turned his cattle loose and said, "This is Arizona enough for me," so that part of the country went by the name of "Little Arizona" in the early days.
There are dozens of land records in Knox Co. naming Tom, W.A. Oscar and Perry Adams and some mention King Co. also.
1900 census
Knox Co. TX ED 43 pg. 173A
74/74
Adams, Thomas, head, Oct. 1858, 41, single, AR TN AL
Adams, Perry, nephew, Aug. 1878, 21 TX MS IL
Brannin, Robert S., boarder, Mar. 1875, 25, single, TX MO KY
Brannin, Charley S., boarder, Feb. 1879, 21, single, TX MO KY
1910 census
Knox Co. TX pg. 13A
186/196
Adams, Perry, 31, single, TX - -
Adams, Thomas, 51, single, AR TN AL
Smallin, Claude M., hired man, ?, single, AR TN AR
(Research):The Richmond Dispatch
Saturday, November 8, 1902
Mrs. B. F. McLemore Dead
Courtland, VA. November 7. -- (Special) Mrs. Leila G. McLemore, wife of County-Court-Clerk B. F. McLemore, died last night at the residence of her husband at Courtland, and was buried this afternoon in Riverside Cemetery in this place. Mrs. McLemore had been in failing health for some time, and her death was not unexpected. She was about 23 years of age and was a most estimable Christian lady.
Lea County Pioneer, Oscar A. Adams
By David L. Minton
11/17/06
An early day stockman of northern Lea County was Oscar Augustus Adams. He and his parents homesteaded parts of five sections east of Tatum that grew into a pretty good size place over the years. Unfortunately that is where the trouble started a few years later.
Before I get into the trouble part, let me fill you in on Oscar a little. Oscar was born August 30, 1880 at Knox County, Texas to Willie A. and Mary Ellie Adams. He first tried his hand at copper mining over at Bisbee, Arizona around 1910, but I think he found that being a miner wasn't what he was cut out to be. He soon found himself homesteading east of Tatum near Scott and that is where he settled and made his home. He proved up on his two filings, one in November of 1915 and the other in December of 1916.
As like many folks in those days, he had an adobe home and he built his pens and erected his windmill west of the house. Oscar was a tall man of medium build with grey eyes and brown hair and seemed to be respected in the community.
As time passed and fences were built, a feud over fence lines and accusations of sheep rustling festered between Oscar and his neighbor James H. Simpson. This bad blood between the two men continued until one day in front of the Gentry Hotel on Broadway Street in Tatum, it boiled over, shots were fired and when the smoke cleared, Oscar Adams lay bleeding in the dirt. Oscar was carried into the lobby of the hotel where he died about twenty minutes later.
Here's how it played out on Monday morning, June 26, 1933 at about ten thirty o'clock. For an unknown reason, Oscar Adams and an employee of Simpson's by the name of Mr. Doris Hart, age 20, were engaged in a fist fight. Well, sort of a fist fight, Hart had punched Oscar a couple of times and in return Oscar kicked Hart a few times ( I would say the kicking was justified, Adams was almost 33 years Hart's senior). Simpson was about a hundred yards away in Ray Sawyer's store and when Simpson saw the fight he hurried in direction of the combatants and when about fifty feet from the fight, he yelled for Hart to whip Adams and was using some rather descriptive terms including casting a reflection upon Adam's ancestry. This got Adam's attention and he advanced on Simpson and when about thirty feet separated the two men, Simpson yelled, (with more expletives') "don't you come at me with a knife" and fired three shots at the advancing Adams, hitting him twice. One bullet found its way through the fleshy part of Adam's left arm, but the one that killed him entered his chest just below the right nipple and exited about the same position on the other side. The third shot missed completely. The only knife found on Adams was his folding pocket knife which was found in his pocket????..
Deputy Sheriff Tom Bingham was in town and helped carry Adams into the Gentry Hotel, and then he arrested both Simpson and Hart, then took them to Lovington and deposited them in the county jail.
Adam's body was taken to Lovington for autopsy and the next day was taken to Hobbs for an X-ray Examination.
An inquest was held over the body of Adams with Justice of the Peace Frank Wycoft presiding and hearing the statements of about 20 witnesses. None of the witnesses ever saw a knife and one witness stated that Adam's hands were open and raised. Almost all of the witnesses testified that Simpson was cussing Adams pretty good as he yelled for Hart to whip Adams. It was ruled that Oscar Adams came to his death at the hands of James H. Simpson.
The former Pastor of the Methodist church at Tatum, the Reverend Robert O. Tomlinson conducted the service for Oscar Adam's funeral at the reverend's old church. The large crowd made it very apparent that Oscar was a very popular man in the area. His widowed mother who Oscar had been living with and taking care of for many years was naturally heartbroken at the death of her son. Oscar is buried in the Tatum cemetery beside his Mother and Father; they all share one large white attractive stone.
Oh, did I mention that James H. Simpson was the chairman of the Lea County Commission at the time he killed Oscar Adams? Yes, that he was, and had been elected his second term in November of the previous year. He went to jail for the murder, and bond was denied. (It gets better) Now, since he could not bond out, it was decided that the county commission meeting of July 5, 1933 would be held in the jail so that Simpson could preside over the meeting, and that is was. Simpson sent a letter of resignation to the governor about October 28, 1933; it is said because he wanted to wait until Governor Seligman was out of office and couldn't appoint who he wanted to replace Simpson. At the commission meeting of November 21, 1933 the commission accepted Simpson's resignation and E.N. Evans was appointed to replace him and serve with Commissioners R.L. Robinson and W.M. Snyder.
James H. Simpson was convicted of manslaughter in an Eddy county court on October 12, 1933 and sentenced to six to ten years in the state penitentiary. He did appeal, but the state supreme court affirmed the conviction. However, he did manage to get released from prison about 4 years into his sentence and live out his days on his ranch at Santa Rosa, New Mexico until his death on October 9, 1955.
1880 Census
Myron G. Baker Self M M W 40 NY Lumberman NY NY
Hettie A. Baker Wf M F W 32 NY Keeping House NY NY
Harry G. Baker Son S M W 5 NY At School NY NY
Olive Teboue Other S F W 24 NY Servant Can Can
Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
FHL Film 125820 NA Film T9-0820
Page 420C
1900 Census
New York, Clinton County, Plattsburgh Village
Enumerated 1 Jun 1900
SD 5 ED 22 Sheet 1A
Brunthoff Road
42-6-7
Baker, M.J.. Mrs. Hd W F Dec 1848 52 Wd 2/2 New York New Yo
rk New York
Baker, Harry G Son W M Dec 1874 25 S New York New York New York Bank Teller
Baker, Clifford M Son W M Jun 1883 16 S New York New York New York At School
Adams, Elisha Father W M Aug 1815 Wd New York New York New York
1930 Census
Texas, Jasper County, J.P. 5
Enumerated April 25, 1930
ED 121-12 SD 19 Sheets 11A and 11 B Stamped 297
233-235
Adams Quincy Hd O 900 M W 34 M 30 Tx Tx Tx Farmer Gen Farm
Adams, Dorthy M Wf F W 26 M 21 Tx Tx Tx
Adams, Amanda Mother F W 63 Wd Tx Ala Ala
Shelby, Cleve Lodger M Negro 16 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Farm
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Samuel Saloma Adams
City: Rt. 2, Rogers, AR
County: Benton
State: Arkansas
Birthplace: Copeland, North Carolina; United States of America
Birth Date: 1 Nov 1889
Race: Caucasian
Roll: 1522778
DraftBoard: 0
Age: 27
Occupation: Farming for self
Nearest Relative: Wife and two children
Height/Build: Medium/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: Blue/Dark
Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950
Name: Samuel S Adams
Estimated Birth Year: 1890
Age: 59
Death Day: 22
Death Month: Jun
Death Year: 1949
County: Benton
Volume Number: 38
Roll Number: 1949
Certificate Number: 7586
1920 census Benton Co. AR ED 19 Pg. 114A
Esculapia twp.
Fm/214/217
Adams, Samuel A., head, MW, 30, M, NC NC NC
Carrie E., wife, FW, 37, M, TX KY MO
Murine M., dau., FW, 7, AR NC AR
Ruby E., dau., FW, 5, AR NC AR
1930 Federal Census
Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers Town, Ward 2, Esculapia Township
Enumerated 9 April 1930 Mrs. Fern F. Kilgo
ED 4-16, SD 1, Sheet 7B
North 4rth Street
726-188-206
Adams, Sammes S. Hd R16 M W 40 M 22 NC NC NC Mechanic Vinegar Plant
Adams, Carrie E Wife F W 47 N 28 Tx Ky Tn
Adams, Maurine M Dtr F W 17 S Ark NC Tx
Adams, Ruben E. Dtr F W 15 S Ark NC Tx
Adams, Samuel W. Son M W 9 S Ark NC Tx
Adams, Iris J Dtr F W 3 SS Ark NC Tx
Death certificate #22581 for Mrs. J. M. Martin and gives both birth and death dates as 10-15-1915 but then gives her age as 49 years old. She was a housewife. Her father was listed as W. A. Adams. and her birth place was Jack Co. TX. Cause of death was Cancer and burial was at Benjamin.
1900 census
Knox Co. TX
ED 43 Pg. 171A 24/24
Martin, Sarah A., head, Oct. 1866, 33, Wd. Married 8 yrs. 4/4 children.
Martin, Glenn T., son, Oct. 1892, 7, TX TN AR
Martin, James C., son, March 1894, 6, TX TN AR
Martin, Willis A., son, Sept. 1895, 4, TX TN AR
Martin, Ruth E., daughter, Jan. 1897, 3, TX TN AR
Adams, Nancy, mother, Feb. 1827, 73, Wd., Married 40 yrs. 11/5 children, AL NC NC
1910 census Jack Co. TX ED 142 Pg. 30A
Prect. 1
155/157 Martin, James M., head, MW, 43, M1, 18yrs., Proprietor of Livery Stable, TN US US
Sallie, wife, FW, 43, M1, 18 yrs., 6/4 children, AR TN AL
James C., son, MW, 16, TX TN AR
Willy D., son, MW, 14, TX TN AR
Ruth E., dau., FW, 13, TX TN AR
On her FindAGrave memorial page, created by Mel and maintained by BATexan, she is shown as a daughter of Benjamin Franklin Adams and Brazila Holt (FAG#20076141), both born in South Carolina as per the 1850 Shelby County, Texas census, and buried at the Adams Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas. Her brother, John Franklin Adams, served during the Civil War in the CSA, Company A, 28th Regiment, Texas Cavalry, First Texas Lancers.
Lovington NM newspaper
May 12, 1950
Final Rites Held Wednesday For Stella Holder
Funeral services were held at the Chapel of the Smith Yarbro Funeral Home for Mrs. Stella Adams Holder Wednesday, May 10, at 1:30 p.m. Claude A. Lortz, minister of the First Christian Church of Clovis, was in charge of the services. Mrs. Holder was born in Wise County, Texas, August 6, 1881. She passed away Tuesday, May 9, at 1 a.m. at her home in Lovington after a long illness. Her father was J. Davis Adams and her mother's maiden name was Jane Reynolds. She is survived by one brother Perry Adams of Tatum. She married T. E. Holder, who preceded her in death in June, 1949. Four sons were born to this union, all of whom are living. A. C. Holder of Lovington, Tom Holder, Pecos, Texas, O. J. Holder of Santa Fe and Bill Holder of Illinois. She is survived by six grandchildren. Mrs. Holder was a member of the First Christian Church and a member of the Eastern Star and the Rebekah Lodge. Active pallbearers were John Campbell, Charles Campbell, Wesley Allen, Jake Crow, Jake Lister and Woodrow Woods. Mrs. Lillie Campbell was in charge of the music for the services. The Rebekah Lodge members were flower girls, and the Eastern Star was in charge of a graveside service. Interment was in the Lovington Cemetery.
In her annotated transcription of the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary shows her as a daughter of George Adams and Mary Ellen McGown, and further indicates she was the first wife of J. P. Conn.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VH8Z-CPN
name: Wanda Hellen Adams
event: Birth
event date: 04 Mar 1928
event place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, United States
gender: Female
father: George J Adams
mother: Mary Ella Mcgown
certificate number: 22822
digital folder number: 004687393
image number: 01833
Collection: "Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," Wanda Hellen Adams, 1928
1940 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated April 21, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 202-3 Sheet 18A Stamped 39
McGown, Abbie Head F W 60 Wd Tx Same House
McGown, Thelma Dtr F W 21 S Tx Same House
Adams, Wanda Grddtr F W 12 Tx Same House
1900 Census
Alabama, Pike County, Pr. 3 China Grove
Enumerated 11 Jun 1900
SD 3 ED 125 Sheet 8A
142-146
McLemore, J. W. Head M W July 1855 44 M 17 Ala NC Ga Fasrmer
McLemore, O. C. Wf W F Sept 1863 36 M 17 10/6 Ala Ala Alal
McLemore, Homer Son W M Feb 1885 15 S Ala Ala Ala At School
McLemore, Gussie Dtr W F Sept 1886 13 S Ala Ala Ala At School
McLemore, Clyde Dtr W F July 1888 11 S Ala Ala Ala At School
McLemore, Claude Dtr W F Dec 1889 10 S Ala Ala Ala At School
McLemore, Myra Dtr W F Apr 1891 9 S Ala Ala Ala At School
McLemore, Grady Son W M Jun 1892 8 S Ala Ala Ala At School
143-147
Albert and Orrie Giles/Siles
144-148
Adams, Will Head W M July 1866 33 M 6 Ala Ala Ala Farmer
Adams, Addie Wf W F Oct 1868 31 M 6 1/1 Ala Ala Ala
Adams, Will T Son W M Mch 1897 3 S Ala Ala Ala
His military marker, photo shown on FindAGrave, is embossed with a cross and "William Teddy Adams, Texas, Co X, US Navy, World War II, May 29 1911-May 27, 1963."
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDF9-4FZ
Name: William Ted Adams
Death Date: 27 May 1963
Death Place: Plano, Collin, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 51 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 29 May 1911
Birthplace: Wood Co., Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: A. J. Adams
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Bertha Mclemore
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Digger Operator
Place of Residence: Denton, Denton, Texas
Cemetery: Snow Hill Cemetery
Burial Place: Collin Co., Texas
Burial Date: 29 May 1963
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2117273
Digital Film Number: 4028588
Image Number: 1871
Reference Number: cn 29506
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976
Land Record Certificate #17.928 E 269 To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting: Whereas, William Valentine Adams of Tishomingo County, Mississippi has deposited in the GENERAL LAND OFFICE of the United States, a certificate of the REGISTER OF THE LAND OFFICE, at Pontotoc whereby it appears that full payment has been made by the said William Valentine Adams according to the provisions of........................etc. South West quarter of Section Seven in Township Six, of Range Ten, East, in the District of lands subject to sale at Pontotoc, Mississippi, containing one hundred and fifty nine acres and seventy eight hundredths of an acre.......... Dated 4 Jan. 1845 signed by President of the United States, John Tyler, by John Tyler, Jr. Sec'y.
Email from Lynell Cordell:
I've been working on the Adams family lately. Lizzie 'Adams' Trawick's family was in Van Buren Co. Ar in 1860 & 1870 and then disappeared. I found two marriages in Van Buren Co. that I thought could be their daughters, Mary Jane married Alfred Bost and Martha E. married George Parnell. So I traced both of them to Jack Co. Texas and today I came across the 1880 Jack Co. census online and couldn't believe it when I saw William V. and Nancy Adams there! How about that?
1850 Census
Mississippi, Tishomingo County, Southern Division
Enumerated 22 Oct 1850
469-469
Alfred M Carrol 49 M Farmer 200 NC
Elizabeth Carrol 43 F Ala
Catherine Carrol 19 F Tenn
Joseph D. Carrol 14 F Tenn
Lydia Carrol 7 F Mi
George W Carrol 1 M Miss
470-470
Wm V. Adams 27 M Farmer 150 Miss
Nancy Adams 23 F Miss
Mary J Adams 9 F Miss
David A Adams 6/12 M Miss
1880 Census
Texas, Jack County, Precinct 5
Enumerated 17 and 18 of June 1880
Page 24D, SD 3, ED 161
206-206
Bost, Alfred W M 32 Farmer NC NC NC
Bost, Mary J W F 32 Wf Keeping House Miss Miss Miss
Bost, Thomas W M 8 Son Ark NC Miss
Bost, Nancy A W F 6 Dtr Ark NC Miss
Bost, John D W M 4 Son Tx NC Miss
Bost, Jams L W M 2 Son Miss SC Tx
207-207
Adams, Wm V W N 58 Farmer Miss SC Tx
Adams, Nancy W F 53 Wife Keeping House Ala NC NC
Adams, Joseph T W M 21 S Farm Hand Ark Miss Ala
Adams, Sarah A W F 14 Dtr At Home Ark Miss Ala
1880 Census
Jack Co. TX ED 158
Adams, Willis, 24, MS MS AL
Adams, Ella, 17, TX OH IN
1900 census
Knox Co. TX ED 43 pg. 172A
53/53
Adams, Willis A., Jan 1856, 44, Married 21 yrs., MS TN TN
Adams, Ella M., wife, Feb. 1863, 37, 1/1 children, TX TX TX
Adams, Oscar A., son, Aug. 1880, 19, TX
Anderson, Carrie, adopted daughter, Nov. 1878, 21, TX TX TX
1910 Census
Knox Co. TX pg. 12B
180/184
Adams, Willis, 54, married 32 yrs, ? TN AL
Adams, M. E., 47, 1/1 children, TX TN AL
McDonald, Archibald, father-in-law, 83, Wd., TN - -
1870 Census
Louisiana, Sabine Parish, Ward 3, P.O. Many
Enumerated 24 Aug 1870
Page No. 4
27-27
Addison, A.K. age 54
28-28
Parmer, Jesse age 30
29-29
Addison, Wm. H. 31 M W Retail Merchant La
Addison, Elizabeth 21 F W K.H. La
Addison, Oscar Otura 1 M W La
McFarland, Stephen 13 M B Dom. Servant La
The Texas Birth Index lists his parents as William Richard Aden and Gertrude Caswell.
Jimmy Wayne Aden, 70, of Bronson, Texas passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Memorial Herman Hospital in Humble, Texas.
Jimmy was born in Freeport, Texas on April 30, 1948 to William Richard Aden and Gertrue Caswell Aden. He served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Marine Corp. After serving in the Marine's, he worked as a carpenter. He had lived in Sabine County for 46 years and was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church in Bronson, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Dollie McClelland Aden of Bronson, Texas; daughters, Terinka Kay McIntyre and husband, Bobby, of Bronson, Jennifer Coulter and husband, Johnny Coulter, Jr., and Jessica Hawkins and husband, James, of Bridge City, Texas; brothers, Robert Charles Aden and wife, Darlene, of Angleton, Texas, William Norman Aden and wife, Yvonne, of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Richard Dean Aden of Atlanta, Texas; sister, Charla Kay Chance and husband, Monte, of Brazoria, Texas; grandchildren, Ariel, Tyler, Matthew, James, and Jayden; and great grandchildren, C. J. and Kaitlyn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, B. F. Aden; and sister, Lou Nell Gresham.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2019 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jeff Cooper and Bro. Robert Byley officiating.
Burial will follow services in Lott Cemetery, Pineland, Texas.
Online condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.
Sunday, March 3, has been designated as "Leon Adickes Day" in Hemphill in recognition of his dedication of many years of dedication and service to the community, Mayor Robert Hamilton states in making the proclamation. Hamilton adds that Adickes has been an integral part of the growth and development of the City of Hemphill as a businessman and leader in the community. A reception honoring Adickes on this special day will be held Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church in Hemphill. Adickes is seated at left besides Mayor Hamilton as he signed the proclamation this week. Standing and looking on from the left include Jerry Cowgill, a friend and fellow Hemphill Lions Club member; Stephen Crowell, grandson; and Lee M. Dutton Jr., the city's mayor pro-tem. (The Sabine County Reporter Wednesday, February 27, 2002)
Obituary
Leon Herman Adickes, 87, of Hemphill, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005. He was born Aug. 12, 1916 in Mission Valley, a son of the late Frederick and Antonette ADICKES. He grew up on a farm where they raised cattle. His father was a butcher and young Leon learned to drive and sell beef in the local community. He discovered that his hands did not fit a hoe very well and (that he) would rather pursue a diffferent career. He left the farm to attned high school in Victoria and graduated in 1933. Leon attended Victoria Junior College, where he graduated as the top ranking male student. He lacked the money to attend the University of Texas, therefore he taught school for three years in a one room country school. He (then was able to) attend U.T. and graduated in June 1939 with a major in Mathematics and Physics. He earned a Phi Beta Kappa key. After graduation he accepted a job managing a seismic field crew from 1939-1943. He loved his job, which allowed him to travel...which he continued throughout his life....(including) Europe, South America, Hawaii and Alaska and 46 other states.
He married a local Sabine County girl, Pansy FULLER in 1941. They traveled for several years with the seismic job (until) Pansy's father, Jim FULLER became ill and needed their help running the family business, Hemphill Drug. The couple moved to Hemphill in 1943, where they owned and operated the business until 1976. (Civic work includes) 15 terms on the Hemphill City Council, volunteer fireman for 25 years, Sabine County Hospital board which intially did not have enough money to buy a postage stamps but eventually achieved the goald of a first class hospital for Sabine County, and Hemphill Lions Club (charter member-officer-Texas Lions Hall of Fame). He also built two nursing homes, a radio station, Twitty's restaurant, Toledo Self Storage, and a hotel.
Survived by his wife, Pansy, sister Alice HAGEN of Boulder City, Nevada; daughters Ann USSERY of Henderson and Sharon CROWELL of Hemphill; grandchildren, Stephen CROWELL, Darren CROWELL, Shannon CROWELL; Karen HAIRSTON, and Melissa GILLIS; and great-grandchildren, Jeffrey CROWELL, Madison CROWELL, Alanna CROWELL, Jacob CROWELL, Nickolas HAIRSTON, and Tyler and Tanner GILLIS. Starr Funeral Home with interment in Hemphill Cemetery on March 26, 2005. Pastor Sherry CRENSHAW and Pastor Farrar BENTLEY.
(The Sabine County Reporter, Wednesday, March 30, 2005, page 12, transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)
Also in the same newspaper, In his May 17, 2006 "All Things Historical" column, Bob Bowman also fondly remembers Leon, saying he first met him as a second grade student at Hemphill in 1943. Leon was running the Hemphill Drug Store at the time. When Bob walked home from school in Hemphill to the sawmill community of East Mayfield, he would detour through the drugstore to read the comic books on display, buying a few occasionally but mostly reading without charge or rebuke. One Saturday afternoon a bully swiped his hat outside of the Hemphill movie theatre. Leon, who observed the crime, took Bob to the store, where he outfitted him with a replacement, again at no charge. Bob supposed he realized that he came from a poor sawmill family. He also speculated that he gave his family medicine from time to time when they ran out of funds. As an adult, Bob and Leon renewed their acquaintanceship, at which time Leon shared unique morsels of East Texas, such as ghost towns, outlaw crimes, good ol' boy expressions, home remedies and other stories.
Francis Pratt, 86, of Geneva died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine. Mrs. Pratt was born Nov. 29, 1916, in San Augustine County as a daughter of the late Sarah PARKER and Jesse ADKINS and was a retired sales clerk. She was a longtime member of Geneva Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Orzo PRATT of Geneva; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and J.C. CLICK of Geneva and Gloria and Robert McELROY of Elkhart; seven grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Eddis SMITH and Bro. Buddy PRATT officiating. Interment followed at Rosevine Cemetery in Rosevine.
1920 Census Texas, Fannin County, JP 6, ED 58
Adkins, Granbille Hd R M W 22 M Kntcky Kntcky Kntcky Driller Oil Well
Adkins, Ollie Wife F W 22 M Kansas Illinois Kansas
Adkins, Wayne O Son M W 9/12 S Oklahoma Kentucky Kansas
Adkins, Charles B Father M W 75 Wd Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky
The following SSDI listing appears to be his: GRANT ADKINS 31 Oct 1924 Sep 1974 (not specified) (none specified) 525-36-8317 New Mexico
Keith McGuire shows him as an attorney, and notes that he and Marcella were the parents of four children. His Texas Death certificate shows he was a Landman in the Oil Industry, and the informant was his son, Grant Steven Adkins.
He was a son of Tilman Jr. and Molly Adkins. His grandparents, Tilman Sr. and Mandy Spangler Adkins, came to Louisiana from Macon, Georgia and Mississippi. They all moved to Texas in 1896 to the Rosevine community where he attended Goat Hill school with the late John Minton as teacher.
He registered for the draft in San Augustine County, and indicated he was a tenant on the F. D. Lewis place, supporting a wife and 5 children. He was tall, slender, with gray eyes and light hair.
1920 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 1
Enumerated 5 and 6 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 194 Sheets 2A and 2B
26-26
Adkins, Jessie Head M W 32 M La La Tx Farmer
Adkins, Sallie Wf F W 31 M Tx Tx Tx
Adkins, Jethro Son M W 12 S Tx La Tx
Adkins, Bertha Dtr F W 10 S Tx La Tx
Adkins, Johnson Son M w 8 S Tx La Tx
Adkins, Reese Son M W 6 S Tx La Tx
Adkins, Francis Dtr F W 3 S Tx La Tx
Adkins, Lewis Son M W 2/12 S Tx La Tx
Parker, Ether Sister-in-law F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine, JP 8
Enumerated April 26, 1920
ED 202-11 SD 19 Sheet 7A
Highway Hemphill to San Augustine
144-152
Adkins, Jessie Head M W 42 M17 La La LaFarmer
Adkins, Sallie Wf F W 42 M17 Tx Ga La
Adkins, Reese W Son M W 16 S Tx La Tx Farm Labor
Adkins, Francis Dtr F W 13 S Tx La Tx
Adkins, Louis Son M W 10 S Tx La Tx
Adkins, Edward T Son m W 8 S Tx La Tx
Adkins, Willie M Dtr F W 6 S Tx La Tx
Adkins, Wenford Son M W 4 S Tx La Tx
Adkins, Cordell A Son M W 1 5/12 S Tx La Tx
Parker, Ether Sister-in-law F W 26 S Tx Tx Tx
Mrs. Eloise Adkins Bennett, 91, was born December 23, 1917, in Harris Community, Homer, Louisiana to John Critt Adkins and Inez McKenzie Adkins. She entered into rest at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine on December 22, 2009. She had been cared for by her devoted friend of 42 years, Doris Jean Swindle, and daily caregivers Ethlene Hughes, Jearline Sigler, and Doris Malone.
Mrs. Bennett joined the San Augustine community in 1957 after she married Dr. Bennett. She along with Dr. Bennett, served the community for over 30 years, providing medical care and support to numerous friends and members of the San Augustine area. She was a devoted Christian and member of the First United Methodist Church of San Augustine, Texas.
Mrs, Bennett was a devoted nurse, administrator, and loving mother. Mrs. Bennett received her registered nursing (RN) certificate from Charity Hospital School of Nursing in Shreveport, LA. in 1939. She worked in a nursing program for obstetrics at Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital, a part of Columbia University, in Jersey City, NJ. Upon completion of the assignment, she returned to Shreveport and became a supervisor of Obstetrics at the CHARITY Hospital in Shreveport for several years. She continued her education by attending Northwestern State University and Centenary College to work toward her Bachelor of Sciences. Upon acceptance to the Frances P. Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Bennett received her Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing degree in 1952 and her Masters Degree in Nursing in 1953. After receiving her degrees at Case Western Reserve, she returned to Louisiana and joined the faculty of Northwestern State University as an Assistant Professor and served as Director of Clinical Nursing, Shreveport Division. She served as an officer and member of a number of national, state, and local nursing professional organizations.
Mrs. Bennett, along with Dr. Bennett, served the community for over 30 years, providing medical care and support to numerous friends and members of the San Augustine area. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Dr. John Oglesbee and the Twin Lakes Care Center for their care and devotion during the last years of her life.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Dr. Noel Thomas Bennett; her parents, John and Inez Adkins; brothers J.B. Adkins and Vernon Adkins; her sister Modena Adkins Lowery; and devoted friend, Willie Ed Sigler.
Those left to cherish her memory are: Sister: Maxine Adkins Mayo of Shreveport, LA. Sisters-in-law: Helen Frye Adkins of Bossier City, LA., Christine Eversull Adkins of Monroe, LA. and Maxine Bennett Lynch of Little Rock, AR. Children: Dr. Kenneth R. Bennett and wife Lucette of Jackson, MS.; Gaar Bennett of Bossier City, LA; George G. Bennett of Beaumont, TX; Joseph M. Bennett of San Augustine, TX; Noel T. Bennett, Jr and wife Vickie of Grapevine, TX; Annella Bennett Nelson and husband Brad of Bossier City, LA, and Dr. Schultz J. Bennett of Mesa AZ. Grandchildren: Lydia Bennett Bonner, Anna Bennett Liddell, Dr. Freeman Bennett, Brendan Bennett, John Smollen, Susan Smollen Dale, Brett Smollen, Joel Smollen, Emily Smollen Maher, Luke Smollen, Kristen Bennett Naber, John Bennett, Lea Bennett, David Bennett, Stephen Bennett, Meredith Nelson and Bradley Nelson. A host of great-grandchildren, neices and nephews.
Services will be Monday, December 28, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Cliff Durham officiating and burial following in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden. Pallbearers will be Brendan Bennett, David Bennett, Freeman Bennett, Stephen Bennett, Wayne Earp, Brad Mayo, Cody Mayo, Bradley Nelson, Brett Smollen, Joel Smollen, John Smollen and Luke Smollen. Honorary Pallbearers are all whose lives were touched by Mrs. Bennett and Dr. Bennett.
In Lieu of flowers, it was Mrs. Bennett's wish that donations be made to the charity of your choice, the First United Methodist Church of San Augustine, TX. or to the Twin Lakes Care Center Activity Group.