Teaches in the Hemphill ISD and is a member of the James Frederick Gomer Chapter of the Daughters of Republic of Texas.
The in BACK IN TIME column of the May 3, 2000 issue of the Sabine County Reporter it was noted that in 1965, "Mrs. Tommy White, Hemphill High School Teacher, was elected president of the Sabine County Chapter of the Texas State Teachers Association."
Sabine County Reporter 8 May 2002
Class of 1947 Members of the class of 1947 attending the (Hemphill High School) reunion included, from left, front; Norman Ener, Alice Procell, Elouise (Armstrong) McLemore, Nan Carol (Harvey) Kirbow, Joyce (Davidson) Winkle and Lillie Faye (Horne) Bennefield; (center): Frances (Woods) Trapp, Kathleen (Harris) White, Ann (Maund) McClain and La Vern (Halbert) Roberts; and back; Paul Beauchamp, Conald Glover, Curtis Killion, Joe Lynn Whittlesey, King Davidson, Millard Jordan, John Parker and J.C. Click. Not pictured: Bessie Lou (Coussons) Neal and Earline (Polk) Brown.
The October 8, 2008 issue of the Sabine County Reported noted that she had been the director of the Vergie Speights Memorial Jailhouse Library and Musuem for the past five years. She had taught English and Spanish for 33 years at Hemphill High School prior to her retirement.
Kathleen Edith White, 86, of the Gravelhill Community, Sabine County, Texas, passed away Saturday morning in her home. She was born in Sabine County to Judge Noble and Nettie Arthur Harris. Mrs. White held a Masters Degree from Stephen F. Austin University, and spent her life teaching. She taught in the Hemphill Independent School District for over 50 years, and held classes in several other schools and colleges. Mrs. White was a lifetime member of the Gravelhill Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, holding several offices in the Church, a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and the National Honor Society.
Mrs. White is survived by her sons: Michael A. White of Killeen, Drew N. White and wife Vicky of Hemphill, Keven White and wife Veronica of Hemphill, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, her brother Robert "Bobby" Harris and wife Laverne of Geneva. She is preceded in death by her husband Tommy White, her brother Jackie Harris, her grandson J.T. White and great grandson Ryder Griffin.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Monday, January 18, 2016, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 4:00 pm, Tuesday, January 19, 2016, in the Gravelhill Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Gravelhill Cemetery.
Copied from the Starr Funeral Home Website
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, January 20, 2016, Page 10
In her sketch about Sudie Halbert Wilson of Sabine County, Virgie Speights notes that her teachers, at a little one-room log school called Fox Hill, included Volney Vickers, Brittain Allen and Miss Lena Harris. (Speights, Old Timers of Sabine County, p. 26).
In her annotated transcription of the Myrtle Springs cemetery, Kay Parker McCary shows her as a daughter of Samuel HARRIS and Susan F. PICKARD, and wife of Joseph E. Meeks. Her headstone is inscribed "The Lord is my Shepherd-Rest Mother rest in quiet sleep whiel friends in sorro over thee weep."
(Research):The Sabine County Reporter
July 16, 1997, Page 7
Mr. and Mrs. Ozro Pratt recently enjoyed a visit from their great-great-granddaughter, Jessica Ann Harris. [Present] were Frances and Ozro Pratt, great-great-grandparents, Ann and J. C. Click, great-grandparents, Berverly and Bonnie Harris, grandparents, all of Geneva; Kathy and Michael Harris, parents, and Jessica Harris, all of Colorado Springs. CO.
(Transcrbed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2011)
1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County
Enumerated 26 April 1910
SD 2 ED 134 Sheet 134 Sheet 5B
Harris, Robert E 42 m1 20 Tx Ala Miss
Harris, Sudie L 38 M1 20 8/7 Tx Al Tx (First Wife)
Harris, Earl P 19 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Harris, Mabel V 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Harris, Wallace D 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Harris, Bena A 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Harris, Daisy L 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Harris, Marie 3 S Tx Tx Tx
Harris, Robert W 1 S Tx Tx Tx
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 21 through 26 January 1920
SD 326 ED 171 Sheet 14B
Harris, Robert E Hd 52 Wd Tx Alabama Mississippi Merchant Dry Goods
Harris, Mabel Dtr 27 S Tx Tx Tx
Harris, Wallis Son 20 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Harris, Lucille Dtr 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Harris, Marie Dtr 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Harris, Windell Son 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Harris, Elaine Dtr 2 6/12 Tx Tx Tx
Robert Noble Harris, Sr., 83, passed away in the Nacogdoches Medical Center, Friday, July 29, 2016. Robert was born to Judge and Nettie Harris on December 22, 1932 in Sabine County. A lifetime member of the Geneva area, he was teacher, farmer, and rancher. Robert served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict, and he was a member of the Sexton Masonic Lodge, a Shriner, and was active in various other organizations and committees.
Robert is survived by his wife, LaVerne Harris of Geneva; his two sons, Robert Harris Jr. and wife Stacy of Geneva, and Roy Joe Harris and wife Mary of Geneva; one daughter, Angela Marnette Harris of Geneva; six grandchildren, Holli Lynn Harris, Hannah Lean Johnson, Robert Harris III, Virginia LaVerne Harris, Sarah Elizabeth Harris, and Roy Joe Harris Jr.; and two great grandchildren, Makenna Len Harris-Wallace and Scarlett Jane Harris.
Visitation will be from 5:00P.M. until 8:00P.M., Monday, August 1, 2016 in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St. Hemphill, Texas. Funeral Services will be at 2:00PM, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in McMahon Chapel Cemetery in Geneva.
Copied from www.dailynewsandmore.com website
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 3, 2016, Page 12
Jack passed away at the Silsbee Convalescent Center.
A native of Geneva he was a longtime resident of Evadale. He was a tour boss on #1 and #2 paper machines at Eastex Pulp and Paper. He was a member of Evadale Masonic Lodge and proudly served his country in the Army Air Force during WWII in Greenland.
Survivors include his wife Joyce Stewart Harris; son David Harris, daughter Lyn Terry and husband Jim; grandsons Joshua Terry and Jordan Terry; brother Bobby Harris and sister Kathleen White.
Shown in the 1963 obituary of her half sister, Abbie Thelma Nethery, as "sister....Mrs Elaine Brown, Bronson."
Elaine Brown
Funeral services for Elaine Brown, 90, of San Augustine were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church in San Augustine. Rev. Mike Hunter and Rev. Buddy Pratt officiated.
Elaine Brown was born July 30, 1917 in the Isla Community in Sabine County to Robert and Abby Ola Mason Harris. She entered into rest October 1, 2007 in Lufkin. Mrs. Brown was the youngest of 11 children and the last surviving member. She was a retired health care giver as well as beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church and had resided in San Augustine since 1964.
Mrs. Brown leaves a wonderful legacy of dedication to family, caring for everyone else, and her love of God. She enjoyed cooking, flowers, football and gospel music. Elaine was a beautiful, loving and giving person. Her radiating smile and presence will leave an irreplaceable void in our lives.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to all of Mrs. Brown's nurses and caregivers at El Camino House in San Augustine. The love and compassion shown for their mother has been beyond reproach these past three years.
She is survived by her her son, Charles Dale Brown and wife, Wanda of Longview; daughter, Ann Brown Watson of Lufkin; daughter-in-law, Nancy Brown Metteauer and husband Richard of Nacogdoches; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Hoy Brown; sons, Arlis Ray Brown and Ricky Paul Brown, and son-in-law, Dr. William E. Watson.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the San Augustine Tribune, Thursday, October 4, 2007
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)
His last residence, per the SSDI, was in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas.
US World War II Army Enlistment Records:
James R Harrison Jr
Birth Year 1917
Race White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country Texas
State of Residence Texas
County or City Harris
Enlistment Date 5 Oct 1942
Enlistment State Texas
Enlistment City Houston
Branch Air Corps
Branch Code Air Corps
Grade Private
Grade Code Private
Term of Enlistment Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil Life
Education 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation Clerks, general office
Marital Status Married
Height 67
Weight 192
At the time of the 1930 census enumeration, he was living two households away from his future wife, Bertie McClelland. They both lived on Lanier Hemphill and Bronon Public Road in the first precinct of Sabine County, Texas. She was in household 103-107, with her parents Archie and Clara McClelland. He was in household 105-109, with his parents, Robert L and Belle Harrison.
Richard Stauff supplied the following information about Judah Harrison, sometimes mistakenly shown as Judith.
Father: Joseph Lovell Harrison
Mother: Margaret "Peggy" Richardson
Husband: William B. Graves m: 29 DEC 1779 in Louisa Co., VA
Son: Joseph Harrison Graves
"Lick Creek Beckoned" by Barbara Biggers Vaughn has info on the Harrisons and others. William B. Graves and Judah Harrison's marriage date and names are shown there, with Judah's lineage.
I'm still trying to find parentage of William's daugher-in-law, Margaret Selby. If you come across anything please let me know!
Margaret (Selby) Graves and her daughter Nancy H are listed in the Nicholas Co., KY 1850 census as 38 and 15 years old, respectively. They are my GGG-Grandmother and GGGG-Grandmother. Nancy Harrison Graves married Henry Thomas Moore. All three are laid to rest in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Cass Co., MO.
Margaret: 13 SEPT 1812 - 15 DEC 1857
Nancy: 21 JAN 1835 - 17 APR 1900
Henry: 9 JULY 1829 - 4 APR 1909
More information can be found on Richard's website:
Lillian Clark Patrick, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday August 28, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Milner of Calvary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Patrick was born in Halleyville, AL to Johnny Harrison and Ethel (Pinkard) Harrison Head. She was the manager at Winfree Packing Company and also a private duty nurse. She loved to fish but more than that she loved her family.
She is preceded in death by her father, Johnny Harrison; mother, Ethel (Pinkard) Harrison Head; step-father, Walter C. Head; first husband, Ras Clark and second husband, Jessie Patrick.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy Clark McCollum and husband, Gene of Warren; four grandchildren, Renee Smith, Shandola Langham, Ras McCollum, Relinda Terrell all of Warren and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Eugene Harrison; sister, Eloise Harvey; brother, Eddie Head and wife, Barbara and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins who will all miss her dearly.
Obituary from Claybar Funeral Home, Orange, Texas; August 26, 2011
Jean White, 76, of Bronson, Texas passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at her residence.
Jean was born on January 29, 1945 in Sabine County to James H. Harrison and Bertie Mae McClelland. She was a loving mother and housewife.
She is survived by her sons, Curtis White and wife, Brenda of Bronson, and Rocky White and wife, Margaret of Bronson; sisters, Gayla McBride, Jennifer Brit, Joanna Spates and Tempie McCary; grandchildren, Dustin White and wife, Joy of Buna, Bradley White and wife, Chelsea of Hemphill, Tim Forse, and wife Denna of Pineland, LaSha White of Bronson, DeEsta Jones and husband, Tyler of Pineland, Britney Quick and husband, Joey of Pineland; sixteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby White; great grandson, Kyren Lane Mobley; parents, James and Bertie Harrison and sister, Shelia Whitton.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glen Middleton officiating.
Visitation will begin one hour prior to service.
Burial will follow services in Plainview Cemetery in Pineland, Texas with Bradley White, Dustin White, Tim Forse, John Nelson, Joey Quick, Tyler Jones, Brandon White and Tommy Jenkins serving as pallbearers.
You are invited to share condolences, memories and sign guest book online at starrfuneralhome.com.
Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, May 19, 2021, page 4
Patsy Bennett Miller shared the following undated clipping from the Brownsville Herald relating to Mary Harrison Bennett's final illness "Judge D. C. Bennett and Mrs. W. E. McCorquodale, son and daughter of Mrs. W. H. Bennett, formerly of Orange county but now of East Bernard, are at the bedside of their aged mother, whose condition remained critical, according to reports here. Judge Bennett and family left Sunday morning for East Bernard.
Name Mary Elizabeth Bennett
Event Type Death
Event Date 25 Jul 1934
Event Place East Bernard, Wharton, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 18 Jul 1852
Birthplace Macon, Georgia
Father's Name Harrison
Mother's Name:
Certificate Number 34734
GS Film number 2116194
Digital Folder Number 005145491
Image Number 00996
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K34G-KF9 : accessed 14 Aug 2014), Mary Elizabeth Bennett, 25 Jul 1934; citing certificate number 34734, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2116194.
"GENEALOGIES OF KENTUCKY FAMILIES" from the Registrer of the Ky Hist Society Vol O-Y, (Baltimore Gen. Publ.-1981) states she was the sister of Governor Benjamin Harrison, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Sabine County Reporter
Obituaries
February 27, 2008
Polly Ann Harrison Karnes
Polly Ann Harrison Karnes, 65, of Silsbee died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
She was born Oct. 20, 1942, in Pineland as a daughter of the late Harlis H. and Leila A. Harrison and was a longtime resident of the Silsbee-Beaumont area. She worked for DuPont in Nederland for almost 40 years before retiring.
Survivors: her sister, Mary A. GRIMES of LaPorte; brothers, Howard L. HARRISON and Robert H. HARRISON, both of Silsbee; uncle, Pete Sanford of Buna; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as a by a sister, Alice B. EDDINGS.
It was Polly's wish that donations be made to the Southeast Texas Family Service Center, 990 IH 10 North, Suite 140, Beaumont, TX 77702, in lieu of flowers, cards and services.
Arrangements were handled by R.S. Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2008)
Her death certificated, viewbable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, showed that she was the daughter of Robert E. Harrison and Belle Oliver, and wife of T. C. Bennett. At the time of her death, the resided at 1185 Skipwith in Beaumont.
Shelia Marie Whitton, 52, of Pineland died Monday night, in the Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Texas. Shelia was born in Hemphill to James and Bertie Mae McClelland Harrison. Shelia worked as office manager for the Texas Department of Transportation in San Augustine, TX. She was a member of the Bethel Chapel Baptist Church in Pineland.
Shelia is survived by her husband Jim D. Whitton of Pineland, her son Joshua Thomas Whitton and his wife Catrina of Pineland, her daughter Rachel Hestran Bennett and her husband Chris of Pineland, her grandchildren Jacob, RaLea, James, and Justus. She is also survived by her mother Bertie Mae Harrison of Plainview and her sisters Gayla McBride of Bronson, Jean White of Bronson, Jennifer Britt of Center, JoAnn Speight of Lufkin and Tempie McCary of Bronson.
Visitation will be from 4:00PM until 9:00PM, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11:00AM, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Whitton Family Cemetery near Pineland.
Courtesy of Starr Funeral Home
Also published in the Sabine County Reporter, October 3, 2012, page 9
1880 Census
William J. Harrison Self M M W 30 Al Farmer GA GA
Sarah J. Harrison W M F W 32 Tcx Keeps House La La
Florence Harrison Dau S F W 6 Tx Al La
Martha J. Harrison Dau S F W 4 Tx Al La
Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 5
FHL Film 1255325 NA Film #T9-1325
Page 250C
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 5
Enumerated 14 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 72 Sheet 15A Stamped 155
200-200
Harrison, William H Head W M Mar 1850 M 27 Ala Ga Ga Farmer
Harrison, Sarah J. Wf W F Oct 1848 51 M 27 3/3 Tx La NC
Harrison, Florence V Dtr W F Sep 1876 23 S Tx Ala Tx
Harrison, Mary A Dtr W F Aug 1884 15 S Tx Ala Tx Attending (school?)
201-201
Bennett, Roger and Phoebe
BonnieMargaret Benkelman Jacob's only knew of her first name, and date of marriage to Adam. However, on FamilySearch, she is shown as Maria HARSCH, daughter of Augustinus HARSCH and Maria ULMER, both of Aalen, based on their "Deutschland Heiraten, 1558-1929", database.
Name Julia Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 20 Jan 1923
Event Place Blanconia, Refugio, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date:
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Timothy Hart, b. Ireland
Mother's Name Mary St John, b. Ireland
Informant Mrs. Joe McGuill, Blanconia
Certificate Number 2801
GS Film number 2074698
Digital Folder Number 005145618
Image Number 03258
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3CP-45X : accessed 08 Jul 2014), Julia Mcgrew, 20 Jan 1923; citing certificate number 2801, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2074698.
1880 Census
Texas, Refugio county
Enumerated Jun 1880
Page 5 SD 6 ED 128 Stamped 347
35-39
McGrew, Juila W F 33 Housekeepign Tx Ireland Ireland
McGrew, Massenia W F 11 Dtr Going to School Tx Miss Tx
McGrew, William W M 9 Son Tx Miss Tx
McGrew, Catherine W F 8 Dtr Tx Miss Tx
McGrew, John W M 6 Son Tx Miss Tx
McGrew, Agnes 2 F 4 Dtr Tx
1900 Census
Texas, Refugio County, JP 3
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 13 ED 71 Sheet 2B
26-26
McGrew, Julia Head W F May 1848 52 Wd 5/4 Tx Ireland Ireland Farmer
McGrew, William Son W M feb 1872 28 S Tx Miss Tx farm laborer
McGrew, Agnes Dtr W F Dec 1877 22 S Tx Miss Tx
Cowan, Edward Nephew W M Aug 1893 16 S Tx Tx Tx At School
Cowan, Joseph B Nephew W M Mar 1893 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Westin, Lewis Servant B M May 1832 68 S Ky Ky Ky Farm Laborer
Her Texas Death Certificate shows her as a daughter of Clayburn Hart and Susan Holmes. The informant was Bonnie Wilson of Kirbyville. She was shown as the widow of Alexander McDonald, and under her trade or profession it was written "invalid for years."
Mrs. G.H. Heldenfels of Beeville recalls "Timothy Hart, my grandfather, set out for his sheep ranch in McMullen County. He rode off with the money bags tied to the back of his saddle. With it he was to pay his sheep herders and a Tilden merchant who supplied them with provisions. On the way he stopped at the house of a Mexican friend who asked him to spend the night rather than to continue his journey. He thanked him but declined, saying he must push on as the sheep herders expected him. But his amigo urged him to spend the night, saying that there were two very bad hombres in the area, and he did not think it safe. Again Tim refused to stay. (When) he did not return to Papalote ... the alarm went out. A search was made to no avail. The only clue they had was what the Mexican man had told them. And this led to nowhere."
According to "Refugio" by H. Huson, Timothy Hart was among the signers of the Goliad Declaration of Independence.
The Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. shows that she was named Sylvia May Hartgraves/Sylvia Hartgraves Roe/Sylvia Roe. Her parents were Jesse M. Hartgraves and Cora F. Murrell.
(Research):LaVern "Vern" Hartman, 89, of Davenport, formerly Hastings, passed away April 19th in Hebron.
Survivors: wife, Irene (Becwar) Hartman of Davenport; sons, Tim, Jeff and Mike Hartman of Arizona; step-children: Joyce Chleboun of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Gayle Becwar of Lincoln, Janene Harris of Lincoln, Janis Pierce of Omaha; 18 grandchildren; many relatives and friends.
Memorial services: 2 p.m., Saturday May 14th at First St. Paul Lutheran Church, 501 North Burlington Ave., in Hastings. Cremation, no viewing. Memorials to wife and family's choice. Arrangements by Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home, Hastings.
[Editor: The following Harvey family is perhaps related to the family of James Hervey/Harvey of New York ca. early 1800's, (see Vol. 2 No. 2, p. 54 and Vol. 1 No. 2, p. 9). Prior articles of the Bulletin have indicated that Virgil Temple Hervey, descendant of said James Hervey of NY, visited relatives in Texas and was pressed into service in the Confederate Army on one of his trips (ca. 1861-1865). Interestingly, the name Virgil Temple Harvey was given to a child born ca. 1873 to Stephen Prather Harvey of the following family. It seems likely that Virgil T. of New York and Stephen P. of Texas visited and knew, or thought, they were related to each other and that Stephen P. named his young son after his New York "cousin".]
Texas of the 1820's was a region undergoing drastic change. It was a land occupied by Indians, a handful of Spaniards, and growing numbers of American "squatters," with a few Spanish forts and Catholic missions. Texas became part of Mexico when Mexico won independence from Spain in 1821. Being so large and far removed from Mexico's seat of government, and with little manpower, Texas could not be protected from illegal intrusion by American settlers in their push towards the West. Mexico, realizing its problem of protecting Texas from illegal immigration, agreed to allow some colonization of Texas by the Americans, and in 1821 authorized Moses Austin to establish a colony of 300 families in Texas. Much to the Mexican's dismay, this opened a floodgate, which they could not again close to American immigration into Texas. Between 1821 and 1836, 25,000 to 30,000 Americans moved into Texas.
One of these early Texas immigrants was Blassingame W. Harvey, who came to Texas by 1824 and made application for a Mexican land grant.
Who was Blassingame W. Harvey of San Augustine County and where did he come from?
The name "Blassingame" entered the Harvey family as a given name in Charlotte (formerly Lunenburg) County, Virginia when Thomas Harvey (b. ca. 1705, d. 1782) married Elizabeth Blassingame (b. ca. 1709) and they named one of their sons Blassingame Harvey (b. ca. 1736).
From Virginia, the name was carried South by descendants and relatives of this couple. Several persons named Blassingame Harvey lived in Georgia: in Burke Co. in 1790-95, 1820, 1824 ; Jefferson Co.; and Washington Co., ca. 1790.
Blassingame W. Harvey of Texas was born in South Carolina ca. 1792- 1794 and died in San Augustine Co., TX on 20 July 1867. (Your editors have not researched South Carolina records to try to locate him there.) He is said to have arrived in Catahoula Parish, LA in 1802, with his brother John J. Harvey and perhaps other relatives. A Thomas and a Charles B. Harvey are listed on many records of that parish.
When Blassingame W. Harvey left Louisiana, he probably headed toward San Augustine, TX because it was on the only convenient road to the interior of Texas from the landward side. When he reached the Ayish Bayou near San Augustine, where he settled, he found cleared fields, evidence of prior habitation by persons who had moved on. He found some old-timers who had "squatted" their land and established farms. Cotton farms worked by Negro slaves sprang up as the population of the area increased. The rolling hills and valleys covered with hardwood trees, the clear cold streams of water, the fertile soil, abundant wild life and game birds all no doubt helped convince him to put down some roots.
A colonization law passed by Mexico ca. 1823-1824 allowed a married man to be granted by the Mexican government a "league and a labor" of land in Texas, the league (4428 acres) for pastureland and the labor (177 acres) for cultivation. The law required that the colonist be a citizen of Mexico, obey the laws of Mexico, belong to the Roman Catholic Church, and live on the land he was granted. However, there was no provision made for conveyance of titles to the land until about 1834. Meanwhile, the settlers had no claim to their land except their occupancy of it or "squatters rights." Nevertheless, Blassingame W. Harvey received title to his "league" of land on 20 Feb. 1835 and his "labor" of land in Jan. 1838
May not be the same Blassingame Harvey:
Historical Collections of Ga. Vol.3
Page 11-William Wooldrige to wife Sarah, 100 acres where we did live and five slaves Jack, Jenny,Rachel, Lucy and Isby, all stock, furniture for life. To son Richard slaves Cate, Ceasar,and Pheby in his possession.To son William, slaves Frank, Sam and Nelly. To son Thomas slaves Chas, Abel,and Nancy. To son Gibson slaves James, Cain, and Sucky. To son Edward slaves Winny, Sarah and a wagon. To daughter Sally Hidspeth, slaves Ceasar, Joan, and Nancy for her life and then at her death to her children. To daughter Patty Davis slaves Isaac and Peg for her life and then to her children. Mentions debts owed by Phillip Ryon and BLASSINGAME HARVEY. Exors: sons Thomas and Gibson and wife Sarah. Signed Dec.6, 1797 recorded July 25, 1798 Elbert Co.Ga.
(Collections of Dubie Hudspeth: http://www.geocities.com/blsa44/Ralphhudspethjr.html)
On the 1860, 1870 census, his name is shown as Edwin. In 1880, it is shown as Edward.
Mentioned in the Thursday, March 4, 2004 Harry Noble weekly column in the San Augustine Tribune, titled "HARD TIMES: Ayish Bayou at Chinquapin." Edward was a witness in the San Augustine District court case "the State of Texas vs. Ben Albritton" in which Ben Albritton was alleged to have shot three hogs belonging to the widow Mary Harvey
(Research):1920 Census, Texas, San Augustine County, JP 3, ED 178
SD 32 ED 178
Enumerated 12-13 January 1920 by Hugh Fox
118-118
Harvey, Edward P Hd M W 31 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Harvey, Dorotha Wife F W 26 M Tx Tx Tx
Harvey, Gladys Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Harvey, Travis Son W W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Families following this listing,
Harvey, Edward age 68
Parker, Floid and Emily ages 28 and 20
Elizabeth Ann Harvey was born March 25th 1855 in Texas.She died February 4th 1948 and is buried in Texas at "Little Flock Cemetary" along side her husband Joseph"Joe" N. Erwin.
In 1860, she was living with her father, and shown as age 18. At the time of the 1870 census, she was living with her sister and brother-in-law, Rowena and James Ware.
Name: Erma Evelyn Cozart
Death date: 13 Dec 1965
Death place: Santa Anna, Coleman, Texas
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document): White
Age at death: 56 years
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 14 Mar 1909
Birthplace: Time, Texas
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name:
Father's name: Ed T Harvey
Father's birthplace:
Mother's name: Minnie Fuller
Mother's birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife
Residence: San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas
Cemetery name: Trickham
Burial place:
Burial date: 14 Dec 1965
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2117868
Digital GS number: 4028293
Image number: 2008
Reference number: 75560
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
(Courtesy of Annette Ditto)
An actual copy of his Texas Death Certificate can be viewed online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. He was listed as single, a son of Horace Harvey and Ara Fuller, and his usual occupation was shown as Telegraph Operator in the Oil industry. The informant was J. C. Fuller, relationship not indicated. He had been a resident of Alpine for 6 years and 8 months.
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KS1T-NKC : accessed 02 Sep 2013), Everett A Harvey, 1928.
Shown on Ronald Laure Harvey's "Harvey" tree at RootsWeb's WorldConnect to have married Sarah Burton WOOD, the daughter of Elias O. H. Wood and Sarah Townsend.
Gladys Price, 92, of San Augustine died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002 at a San Augustine nursing home. Mrs. Price was born Aug. 30, 1910, in the Macune Community as a daughter of the late Edward Prather and Deotha (Parker) Harvey and was a longtime resident of San Augustine County. She was the retired owner/operator of Gladys Cafe and also worked several years for Stripling Drug in San Augustine. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church. Survivors: cousins, Shirley LEWIS and Virginia DICKERSON, both of San Augustine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Holman PRICE. Graveside rites were held Nov. 26 at Parker Cemetery in San Augustine County with Bro. Rick RUSSELL officiating. Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel of San Augustine officiating.
1880 Census
Texas, Sabine County, 4th Precinct
Enumerated 15 Jun 1880
Page 4 SD 1 ED 86
39-39
Causey, Harriet L W F 52 Farming La NC NC
Causey, George W M 20 Son Works on Farm Tx Miss La
Causey, Margret W F 14 Dtr At Home Tx Miss La
Causey, Alfred D W M 10 Son Works on Farm Tx Miss La
Her FindAGrave memorial page, created by R. T. Brandon, links her to parents Jessie Perkins HARVEY (FAG## 82455969) and Dochia HARVILL (FAG## 82456211)/
Living with them at the time of the 1870 San Augustine County census were Jane and John Barnes, ages 18 and 19, born in TX and LA
1880 Census San Augustine County, Texas
29-30 Harvey, J.A. W M 35 M Farmer TX -- -- Harvey, L.D. W F 41 Wife M Keeps home MS IL GA Harvey, T.M. W M 9 Son S At home TX TX MS Harvey, J.C. W F 3 Daughter S At home TX TX MS Harvey, E.J. W F 3 Daughter S At home TX TX MS Dickerson, E.S. W F 18 Stepdaughter S At home TX TX GA Cooper, A.A. W F 17 Niece S At home TX -- -- Cooper, F.M. W F 15 Niece S At home TX -- --
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Name: John Crouch Crocker
Event Date: 27 Oct 1949
Event Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race (Original): White
Age (Formatted): 78 years 5 months 3 days
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 24 May 1871
Birthplace: San Augustine, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: George Crocker
Father's Birthplace: Tenn.
Mother's Name: Areza Bullock
Mother's Birthplace: Tenn.
Occupation: Farmer
Residence Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
Cemetery (Original): Liberty Hill Cemetery
Burial Place: San Augustine, Texas
Burial Date: 28 Oct 1949
Informant's Name (Original):
GS Film number: 2223524
Digital Folder Number: 4031960
Image Number: 02221
Reference ID: cn50137
Collection: John Crouch Crocker, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
1910 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 4, ED 141
147-156
Crocker, John L Hd M W 37 M1 16 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Crocker, Julia A Wf F W 31 M1 16 7/7 Tx Tx North Carolina
Crocker, Maggie M Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer Home Farm
Crocker, Mayona Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer Home Farm
Crocker, Leona Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer Home Farm
Crocker, Walter S Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Crocker, Annie D Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Crocker, Lila Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Crocker, Lizie Dtr F W 11/12 -- Tx Tx
1920 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 4, District 179
Crooke, John L Hd M W 49 M Tx Tn Tx General Farm
Crooke, Julia Wf F W 41 M Tx Tx NC
Crooke, Leona Dtr F W 21 S Tx Tx Tx
Crooke, Walter Son W M 19 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Labor
Crooke, Debyie Son (sic) F W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Crooke, Lila Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Crooke, Lizie Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Crooke, Carmon Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Texas, San Augustine, Pr 4, ED 7
121-121
Crocker, John O Hd M W 58 M 22 Tx Tn Tx Farmer
Crocker, Julia A Wf F W 51 M 15 Tx Tx Nc
Spangler, John J Boarder M W 56 Wd Tx Miss Ga Farmer
Bettye Bragg Wagstaff cites "Sabine County cemetery Records to 1964" to show the birthdate of Margaret Ann Harvey Smith Allen Reeves as 9 February 1839. Per Blance Toole, it was 9 February 1829, which corresponds more closely with her age per census records.
Kay Parker McCary, in the transcription of the tombstone, writes that she was Born in Pitt Co., North Carolina, Moved to Texas Dec 1842 (Mary Jane Elizabeth Harvey - Daughter of Seth Harvey & Zelotus Margaret Ann Boyd - Married 1 Aug 1839 h Adam Jackson Bennett, Sr.) The 1880 census shows her state of birth as South Carolina, and early census records instead show her as being born in Louisiana.
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 5
Enumerated 14 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 72 Sheet 15B
205-205
Bennett, Burtis Head W M Apr 1845 55 Wd Tx La La Farmer
Bennett, Mary J Mother W F Jan 1823 77 Wd La --- NC
The Texas Birth Index shows him as a son of Columbia HARVEY and Lennie MORRIS.
Edited) Obituary of Paul W. Harvey, copied from FindAGrave
Paul W. Harvey, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, in Hemphill. He was born June 27, 1940, in Hemphill, to Columbia Harvey and Lennie Morris Harvey. He was a member of Bronson Masonic Lodge #893, Sharon Shrine in Tyler and Grapevine Missionary Baptist Church.
Graveside service will be held July 1, 2017, at Little Flock Cemetery in San Augustine County.
He is survived by:
- Daughter: Sandy Sparks/husband, Shad
- 2 Grandchildren: Caleigh & Cayden
- Numerous cousins and other relatives
Preceded in death by:
- Parents: Columbia & Lennie (Morris) Harvey
- Sister: Winnie Ruth Harvey
- One Infant Sister
Full obit published by Watson & Sons Funeral Home, 1554 Texas 7, Center, Texas - June 29, 2017.
1850 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Sabine District
Enumerated 25 and 26 Oct 1850
Stamped 319
128-128
Robert S. Harvey 24 m Farmer North Carolina
Arabella Harvey 24 F Tennessee
Mary Ann Z. Harvey 2 F Texas
Robert J. Harvey 1 M Texas
It is POSSIBLE that she is the mother of J.W. Dickerson, born 2 February 1916, in San Augustine County to James Franklin DICKERSON and Sarah HARVEY. She would have been the correct age to have had J.W. in 1916. His obituary was in the December 12, 2002 edition of the SAN AUGUSTINE TRIBUNE. It is also POSSIBLE she was instead/also the mother of Bernard E. "Bud" Greer, born January 25, 1920 in San Augustine to the late James Fred Greer and Sarah Jane Harvey. His obituary was in the March 18, 2008 issue of the Sabine County Reporter.
John Harvey, b ca 1700, was living in Va. in 1742, but moved his sons, John Jr., Michael, and THOMAS to S.C. in 1756. THOMAS HARVEY and his four sons, John, Evan, James, and MICHAEL (Sr.), are listed in the DAR Records. They were all in Gen. Eliza Clark's co. in the American Revolution. MICHAEL HARVEY (Sr.) d in Ga in 1810, m REBECCA HAWKINS, (dau of PINKETHMAN HAWKINS). Issue: MICHAEL JR. m POLLY CLOWER in Warren County, Ga in 1796. Issue: SARAH MILLER HARVEY, b Ju 10, 1801. The family moved to Pike County, Miss, in 1810. (White and Toole, p 81).
His Texas Death Certificate shows he was a retired farmer, and married at the time of his death. Parents shown as S.P. Harvey, born Tennessee and Frances Hill, born Texas. He was buried in Palacios, where he resided at the time of his death.
His FindAGrave memorial page links him to his parents, his two wife Augusta NORWOOD of San Augustine (1874-1896) and Catherine Amanda MULLINS, and to seven children, as well as to his siblings.
The Sabine County Reporter
October 20, 1999, Page 14
Wiley Benton Harvey
Wiley Benton Harvey, 84, of Newton died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper.
Born June 19, 1915, in Sabine County as a son of the late Lonnie and Wavie (Quinn) Harvey, he was a former longtime resident of Bronson and Pineland before moving to Newton in 1993. He was a retired truck driver for Temple-Inland and a member of Newton Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors; wife, LaVerne Harvey of Newton; a son and daughter-in-law, Benton and Willie Harvey of Newton; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. I. W. Ferguson officiating. Interment followed at Little Flock Cemetery west of Bronson.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, June 2011)
The Sabine County Reporter
March 15, 1995, Page 10
Abbie Harvey
Abbie Harvill Harvey, 80, of Lufkin died Sunday, March 12, 1995, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 2, 1914, in Sabine County as a daughter of the late Lawrence and Lorena (Cooper) Harvill and had lived in Angelina County several years. She was a member of the Denman Avenue Baptist Church in Lufkin.
Survivors: husband, Martin Harvey of Lufkin; two daughters, Juanell Beckham of Hemphill and Helen Williams of Pineland; sons and daughters-in-law, Wyman and Louise Tompkins and Jerry and Ruby Tompkins, all of San Augustine, Jimmy and Mary Ann Tompkins of Marietta, Georgia, Tommy and Barbara Tompkins of Longview, and Larry and Annette Tompkins of Lufkin; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc in Hemphill with Bro. Vance R. Purtell Sr. and Bro. Don R. Falke officiatin. Interment followed at Cooper Cemetery in Geneva.
Grandsons were pallbearers.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2009)
Joseph came to America with his parents, Thomas and Katherine HASS, his sister, Barbara, and brother, Thomas. They joined his two brothers, John and James. (Milligan, p 289). Dennis Belohlavy shows his mother's maiden name as KASL. and that the family was from Prestice, Bohemia.
Reyne was born on the same farm north of Milligan where Anna was born. He attended District School #6 with his cousin, Al, who lived with them. After graduating from Exeter High School, Renye attended business college in Lincoln, after which he worked in Alliance, Nebraska and the Lincoln Air Base. He spent two years in the Navy, and then attended the University of Nebraska. He left school early to help his father after he became ill. (Milligan, p 289).
Renye J. Hass
Renye J. Hass 83, Friend, formerly of Exeter, died Tuesday (8/5/08). Born September 21, 1924 at Milligan to Joseph & Anna (Brt) Hass. Survivors: wife, Lenora, Friend; son & daughter-in-law, Bob & Jackie, York; daughters & sons-in-law, Maribeth & David Stone, St. Peters, Mo.; Marsha & David Swanstrom, Hastings; sisters-in-law & brother-in-law, Dorothy Rejcha, Beatrice; Leon & Ed Jirak, Boise, Idaho; granddaughters, Michelle Stone, Indianapolis, Ind.; Angela Hass, Salina, Kan. Funeral Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday (8/9/08) at the United Methodist Church, Exeter. Rev. Jeff Adams Officiating. Visitation beginning Friday (8/8/08) 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter. Military Graveside Services: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Memorials to the family. Farmer Funeral Home is handling arrangements. (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy).
1880 Louisiana
Louisiana, Sabine Parish, San Patrice, 6th Ward
Enumerated 13 October 1880
Page 78 SD 2 ED 45
Stamped 221A
236-247
Hatcher, John J W M 31 Farmer Ala Ga Ala
Hatcher, Elizabeth W F 31 Wife Keepign House La La La
Hatcher, Anna W F 10 Dtr At Home La Ala La
Hatcher, Lucy W F 8 Dtr La Ala La
Hatcher, James W M 6 Son La Ala La
Hatcher, Margaret W F 4 Dtr La Ala La
Hatcher, George R W M 2 Son La Ala La
The Minnesota Birth Index shows that his Mother's Maiden Name was SEEMAN. In 1940, Clarence and his wife, Coma Pearl were living in Trenton, Tennessee with her parents, Perry and Thurzer McLemore. His residence five years prior was listed as Fairbold, Minnesota. His occupation was "truck driver" which was the same occupation reported by his father-in-law and one of this brother-in-laws, James.
Obituary, as copied from his FindAGrave memorial page, created by Carolyn Andrews:
Clarence was the son of Henry John Haugh and Caroline (Seemann) Haugh of Minneapolis, Minn. His mother died in 1928 and Clarence left home at the age of 16 shortly after his father died in 1934.
He worked in a carnival where he met his wife, Coma McLemore in Texarkana, Ark. They were married within 24 hours of meeting and he moved to her hometown in Trenton, Tenn. They moved to Chicago in the mid 1940's where Clarence went to work for the Illinois Central Railroad. He worked there until his death in 1957.
He is survived by his wife, Coma, his daughters Carolyn and Polly, 4 brothers (Fritz, George, Floyd and Arnold) and 2 sisters (Katherine and Loretta).
Bonnie Lea Ann Havel was born to Willard and Arlene Slepicka Havel on October 12, 1953, in York, Nebraska. She received the sacraments of baptism and confirmation on May 7, 2016. Bonnie passed away at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln on May 10, 2016, at the age of 62 years.
Bonnie grew up on the family farm near Milligan. Willard and Arlene loved to listen to Czech polka music and this love of music was passed on to Bonnie. She had her own collection of favorite polka albums.
In her early years, Bonnie attended the Pleasant Day School for handicapped children in Geneva. For many years she has lived in a group home with her special friends and attended a daily workshop through Community Alternatives. At the Workshop, Bonnie had jobs and participated in other activities. In the past, she enjoyed bowling in the Special Olympic Games.
The challenge of Down Syndrome did not keep Bonnie from enjoying the activities of Friendship Club. She liked going to the movies, holiday parties, hayrack rides, arts and crafts. She enjoyed dancing especially the polka. This past Christmas she had fun dancing with her great nieces and nephews during the Molly B TV polka show. She also loved pets and going to the pet store.
Bonnie had a teasing sense of humor. Sometimes she would walk by and untie your shoe, tap you on the head or nose and then give you a hug. It was always good to see her give you a thumbs up or her little hand wave. And, we will all remember how much she loved her coffee and pop.
Bonnie touched many lives during her lifetime. She will be sadly missed by not only the Havel Family, but by her special family of dear housemates, friends and care givers.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Willard and Arlene.
She is survived by her brother Sherm and wife Joann, nephews Paul (Amy), Dean, Jeff, Steve (Ashley) four great nieces Zoey, Chloe, Kora and Laney, one great nephew Hayden Havel, aunts Dorothy Stych and Evalyn Slepicka and cousins.
Private Family Funeral service for Bonnie will be 2:00 pm Friday, May 13, 2016 at St. Patrick Catholic in Lincoln, Nebraska with Fr. Kenneth Borowiak officiating.
No Visitaton
Private Family committal will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan, Nebraska with Fr. Thomas Walsh
Donald graduated from Milligan Public School in 1938, after which he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (1940-1942). He was drafted into the U.S. Army, and was stationed overseas in the European Theatres of Ardennes, Normandy and Rhineland. He was a special vehicle operator. After returning from the service, he operated a filling station in Milligan. He later was employed at Barstow Elevator. In 1958, Don and Helen moved to Exeter where he was employed as a bookkeeper for Co-op Elevators. His final position was as an employee of Jacobsens' Trucking in Fairmont. (Milligan, p 290).
Obituary, Lincoln Star Journal dated 20 Apr 2000
Havel -- Donald R. "Mick," 78, Milligan, died Thursday (4/27/00) in Lincoln. Born, Milligan. Veteran, WWII.
Survivors: wife, Helen; daughter, Norene Fitzgerald, Exeter; sisters, Sister M. Frances Ann Havel, Grand Island, Virgie Smith, Lincoln; four step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews.
Cremation, no services. Burial of ashes at a later date. No visitation. Memorials to Milligan Rescue Unit.
Emil was a trucker for several years, owned and operated a restaurant, and did carpenter work for many people. He and his brother Bill built various dwellings around the community. He was one of the first volunteer firemen and served the town of Milligan for 68 years. He was a charter member of the Knight of Pythias and a member of the ZCBJ Lodge. His nickname was "Skelly." (Milligan, p 292).
Emil graduated from Milligan High School in 1935. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on March 2, 1936. While in the service, he married Blanche Herynk in Long Beach, California. He was discharged in March, 1940 and worked in the shipyards until being recalled into the Navy during World War II. After the war, Emil resumed employment in the shipyards. He later worked as a purchasing agent of the Long Beach Hospital. His final employer was the Shell Oil Company in Wilmington, California. Emil retired from Shell in June, 1979. Blanche and Emil enjoy their sons and daughter-in-law and also their three granddaughters: Gary's daughter Cherise who is twelve and Richard and Kathy's daughters: Lindsey, seven and Kelly, four (all as of 1988). (Milligan, p 291).
A 1901 graduate of Milligan High School, Frank helped his father with his carpentry work, and took up farming in 1903. (Milligan, p 292). He also worked as a Millman.
Frank was born on the farm west of Milligan now occupied by Emil TUREK. He graduated from Milligan Public School in 1928 and entered farming with this father. In 1937, he went to work for the Farmers' Coop. Other employment includes working as a mechanic at BORS & BULIN Garage in Milligan and then at Bruning Air Base. He entered the service on May 29, 1943. He served in the European Theater in France and Germany with the 30th Medical Depot. He was in the battles of Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland. After his discharge, he and his brother-in-law, Donal VAVRA worked part time as trappers. In 1947, they received over $1,000 for mink pelts. He worked full-time for Fillmore County as a road maintenance operator and volunteer firefighter (Milligan, p 293).
Dennis Belohlavy pointed out that his date of birth on the SSDI was instead 14 Dec 1914. It is not known whether this date, or the date of 24 Dec 1910 cited in Milligan Nebraska book, is accurate.