When he registered for the draft during World War I, his occupation was shown as tallying lumber for T. E. Owen in Parkersburg, Sampson County, North Carolina. His nearest relative was C.S. McLemore, his mother. He was listed as age 18, tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and light hair.
He was listed in the 1909-1910 Fayetteville NC City Directory as Ralph McLEMORE, Drive...233 Davis Street
He was listed in the 1915-1916 Fayetteville NC City Directory as Ralph McLEMORE, Carpenter, 907 Person Street Wife Donia
When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was a resident of Cumberland County, North Carolina, and working as a carpenter in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was listed as married, tall, slender, with brown eyes and light hair. It was noted that his left foot had been broken. His date of birth was showsn as May 20, 1888. Bonnie Seiler instead showed him as born in 1889.
"Served in the Eighty-ninth Division durign the Great War...(and later) engaged in merchandising in Everton, Missouri...." (Stout, Montana, Its Story and Biography, Vol. III, p. 1366).
Diana Noel shows she married Anderson Waid MOSELEY on 7 Nove 1822 in North Carolina. He was born on 10 May 1801 in Edgefield District, S.C. and died 4 Sept 1870 in Montgomery County, Alabama.
Rebecca Johnson was the daughter of James & Elizabeth Harper McLemore and widow of Samuel McQUEEN and William F. WILLINGHAM. She married T.B. Johnson before 1855.
The McLemore Burying Ground is about one mile off the Montgomery -Atlanta
Highway to the right facing east, and is about five miles from Montgomery.
It is on a knoll behind the old James McLemore home built about 1820. In
1936 Mrs. Lizzie Taylor Dickerson occupied it. A low brick wall and
iron fence surrounds the lot. Outside the main cemetery is another smaller
one, also enclosed. There are graves of slaves and faithful servants, mostly
unmarked outside all enclousures. Graves listed begin at the southwest
corner of the plot.
1860 Census
Tennessee, Knox, District 17, P. O. Mecklenburg
Page 261 Stamped 310
1979-1709
Godhilf Neikner 22 M Farmer $--- $200 Saxony
Rebecca Neikner 23 F Tenn
James Strain notes that: In the petition to sell the land of Jesse Edwards by his son and administrator, William Edwards, dated 8th Dec, 1836, his heirs are listed. It includes the following statement:
"And the children of Martha McLemore, deceased, wife of Moses McLemore, towit: Rebecca Williams wife of Pinckney Williams, who is a minor, and Martha McLemore, a minor under 14 years of age."
Apparently, Rebecca was married before reaching the age of 21, so still considered a minor, but her sister, Martha, was under 14 on this date.
Melba Gene McLemore notes that she married Signer/Signor ALLEN. Foide Williams, in a post to the McLemore Family Genealogy Forum, writes that: "The 1820 census of Lincoln Co, Tn (pg 14) shows Sterling C. McLemore and (pg 30) Signer Allen (who married Rebecca McLemore), Benjamin Wright (who married Hannah McLemore), James R. Brown (who married Martha McLemore), and Joel McLemore. These are all from Fayette Co, KY and apparently traveled together to Lincoln Co, TN."
Rebecca G. McLemore conveyed away her interest in her maternal grandfather's (Benj. HAILS') estate. She was the youngest child, born posthumously, the only child of Sylvia Hails McLemore. (James L. McLemore, III, p. 78).
Rosa's papers have Bell's husband as John Sheppard, a prosperous farmer in Bastrop County, both died in Houston, both buried in Smithville. Parents of 3 children.
The following letter was written to Rebecca Isabella (McLemore) Shepard shortly after the Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 1883 murders of her brothers, Thad and Wright McLemore, along with Felix McLemore's brothers-in-laws Az & Jack Batey, it is thought that Addie (Nancy Adaline) McLemore wrote this letter; it is also possible it was written by Amanda (McLemore) Ebner.
Austin Feb. 15 1884
Dear Isabelle,
I am a long time in writing but there has been nothing to write, and I want to see you so bad that writing seems like a farce. I wanted to see you so all before I left but knew it would do me no good. I don't like to say good-bye and I felt in leaving then I was leaving the best friends I had on earth.
Thought my mind would be in a better condition to contend with and have come to the conclusion that the shadow will never be lifted from my life. Well Isabell we are all here together yet. Mollie was intending to go on to Maggie's but Felix was in town when we got here and he said it would never do for her to keep on them, as she would be watched. Henry Green and Ty Jones came up on same train as we did, and next day Jhon (sic) Allen came up. There is no telling what Allen wanted . He acted in a suspicious manner. We saw Felix a day or two ago. He was intending to go down home, but was advised not to. I know that something is on the list regarding him, and know his life would not be worth much if he was down there. He is staying out with Marion Oliver now. He spoke about visiting to have you come up here to see him, and I wish you would. It would be better than for him to go down there.
We have had a fearful time ever since we been up here. It has been raining and misting all the while. The town is dull and gloomy and nothing doing. We have had no work yet but everybody says after a while times will be better. I guess they will, if not I will back away from this region. I will go slap crazy if I don't get something to do pretty soon.
I wish I could see you and the children. Don't let them forget me. I know baby will but the others may not. God knows when we will meet again or how we will all come out. If I had known what I know now, I would of never have left there or would of never stopped here . I only stopped here to be nearer to you all , thought from the way things were represented I could get plenty of work here and may after a while, but I will have to live on in the mean time. I want you all to write to me soon. This letter is to Grandmother and all. Give my love to Blanche and tell her to write.
My best love to you all,
Your aff' sister
A??? McLemore
Transcribed from photo copy from files of Jimmy R. Mclemore of Denver, Colorado by Melba Gene McLemore on 13 January 2003
1880 Census
John E. SHAKURD Self M M W 30 Mo Farmer In Miss
Rebecca SHAKHURD Wife M F W 29 Tx Keeping House KY MS
Vanettis E. SHAKHURD Dau S F W 3 Tx Ms Tx
Nettie Lila SHAKHURD Dau S F W 1 month -- -- --
Guadalupe Valley, Guadalupe, Texas
FHL Film # 1255308 NA Film # T9-1308
Page Number 289D
1900 Census
Texas, Bastrop, JP 2
Roll T623 1609 Page 36B
John H Shepard Hd 50 Aug 1849 Miss W Farmer
Rebecca J Shepard Wf 3/3 49 Mar 1850 La
Samuel O Shepard Son 15 Sept 1885 Tx
Named for her aunt Rebecca J. BARKLEY, or her two grandmothers Rebecca Doles BARKLEY and Rebecca Harwood McLEMORE. She apparently likewise died young, with issue. (James L. McLemore, III, p. 81).
Terri Carter Ellis is also researching family of Reddin McLemore b abt 1825 Sampson/Cumberland Co., NC. m. 1st Susan Register 24 Aug 1847 Sampson Co NC, m. 2nd Caroline Isel 1877 Cumberland Co., NC. Trying to determine proof of Redden's parents and family of origin. She suspects him to be a son of Tobias McLemore of Sampson Couty. She also notes that several of his children moved on Colquitt Co, Georgia, and that Redden may have died there.
Sampson County Deed Book Book 28, Page 64 Abstract of Deed Reddin McLEMORE to Wm D PETERSON
State of North Carolina, Sampson County
This indenture made this Twenty-fifth day of January...one thousand Eight hundred and forty five... between Redin McLEMORE ...and Wm. D. PETERSON...both of the County and State aforesaid...Redin McLEMORE for and in consideration of the Sum of Forty Seven dollars to me in hand...have sold ...unto him the Said Wm. D. PETERSON one certain tract of land on the West Side of Little Coharie and on the East side of the old negro Road bounded as follows Beginning at a Stake Rich. SMITH corner....to a Stake by Harman SMITH fence thence...by the old negro head road thence with the road....byt the side of the road Rich. SMITH corner t the beginning containing one hundred and Eleven acres ... ...I have hereunto set my hand and Seal the date above written Redin (his mark) McLEMORE ...Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Allen M. BLACKBURN and Daniel H. WASHBURN ...Sampson County Court Feby Term 1845 Thus was the foregoing Deed proven by the oath of Allen M. BLACKBURN and ordered to be registered Tho. J. FAISON, Clk ...Registered the 11th of April 1845 W. ROYAL Regr.
Abstracted from the original by Melinda McLemore Strong 22 July 2005
Sampson County Deed Book Book 28, Page 480 Abstract of Deed Reddin McLEMORE to William D. PETERSON State of North Carolina, Sampson County This indenture made this 1st of April....one thousand Eight Hundred and forty Seven between Redin McLEMORE...and Wm. D. PETERSON of the other part of the County & State aforesaid...I the Redin McLEMORE for and in consideration of the Sum of Fifty dollars to me in hand...sold....unto him the said Wm. D. PETERSON on certain tract of Land on the West Side of Little Cohara and on the East Side of the old Negro head road Bounded as follows...Beginning at a Stake Rich. SMITH corner then.....by Harman SMITH fence....thence by the Side of the old Negro head road ....containing one hundred and Eleven acres... ...In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the date above written Reddin (his mark) MACLEMORE ....Signed sealed and delivered in presence of G.W. ROBINSON and A.M. BLACKBURN ...Court of Pleas and Register...May Term 1847 Then was the foregoing deed duly proven in Open Court by the oath of A.M. BLACKBURN...Thomas J. FAISON Clk ...Registered the 17th of July 1847 W. ROYAL Regt.
Abstracted from the original by Melinda McLemore Strong 22 July 2005
Robert McLemore Butler shows that Redden McLamore of Cumberland County married Susan J REGISTER of Sampson County on 19 Aug 1847. She was the daughter of William and Susan Register.
1851-Sampson County, NC Will 26 Jul 1851 William REGISTER Wife Susan REGISTER Daughters Margaret EZZELL Sarah WALKER Susan McLEMORE and Dorcas BRATCHER
1872-Cumberland County, NC Deed Bk 60, Reddin McLEMORE to Branson McLEMORE, 25 Nov 1872, $395 South of Rockfish Creek on East side of Elizabeth Road; Joining lands of R. McLEMORE and John B. SMITH; the dividing corner on sd. R McLEMORE and wife Susan...Wit A. McPHERSON, Jr.
1873 Cumberland County NC Deed 1873 Bk 61 pg 266 Reden & Susan McLEMORE to Henry McDONALD
1877 Cumberland County NC Deed Bk 64 p 469 Reden & Susan McLEMORE to Wright BRANCH...297 1/2 acres adjacent Harrison Creek
Jim White, who also reasearched this McLemore line, stated that Redden may have been names in honor of James Redden of Virginia.
1850 Census
North Carolina, Robeson County, Upper Division
Enumerated 5 Sept 1850
Stamped 343
438-438
Reddin Maclimore 24 m Farmer 53 Location of birth not listed, presumably N.C.
Susan 21 F Location of birth not listed, presumably N.C.
William 2 M Location of birth not listed, presumably N.C.
Branson 4/12 M Location of birth not listed, presumably N.C.
1860 Census
North Carolina, Cumberland County, Cumberland East, P.O. Fayetteville
Enumerated 28 July 1860
Stamped 174
636-642
Reden McLemore 45 (sic) M Farmer 140 N.C.
Susan McLemore 24/5 F NC
William McLemore 13 M NC
Branson McLemore 11 F (sic) NC
McNoby McLemore 5 M NC
Ammy McLemore 1 M NC
1870 Census
North Carolina, Cumberland County, Rock Fish Township, P.O. Box Fayetteville
South Side Plank Stage Road
Page 65, Stamped 71
Enumerated 12 and 13 September 1870
494-501
MacLamore, Redding 50 M W Farmer $1200 $400 NC
MacLamore, Susan 40 F W Keeping House NC
MacLamore, William 23 M W Farm Hand NC
MacLamore, Branson 19 M W Farm Hand NC
MacLamore, Macnobue 13 M W Farm Hand NC
MacLamore, Any 11 F (sic) W At Home NC
MacLamore, Susan 8 F W At Home NC
MacLamroe, Charles 6 M W At Home NC
MacLamore, Wiley 2 M W At Home NC
MacLamore, Hector 2/12 M W at Home NC
1880 Census
North Carolina, Cumberland County, Grays Creek Township
Enumerated 24 Jun 1880
Page 29, SD 3, ED 61
249-249
McLemore, Branson and Sarah
(and Branson's 17 year old sister, Susannah)
250-250
Maclomor, Reden W M 55 Farmer NC NC NC
Maclomor, Caroline W F 52 Wife Keeping House NC NC NC
Maclomor, Charles W M 16 Son Laborer NC NC NC
Maclomor, Wiley Alen W M 12 Son NC NC NC
Maclomor, Hector W M 10 Son NC NC NC
Maclomor, Elizabeth W F 8 Dtr NC NC NC
251-251
Maclomor, Ammi W M 23 Single Farmer NC NC NC
Maclomor, McNob W M 24 Married Farmer NC NC NC
Maclmore, Lokay Ann W F 18 Married Wife Keeping House NC NC NC
Maclemore, Reden W M 6/12 Son NC NC NC
Shown by Ann and Eldon McLemore of Kansas as a son of John McLemore and Winnie Baltice, and sibling to Wesley, Matthew, Dorcas, John and Robert. He is shown on several internet trees, unsourced, as a son of Winnie BATTICE, however no father is listed. One tree lists him as a son of Moses McLemore and Winnie Battice. Merritt Mullen, who is a descendant of Moses McLemore and Vinnie Batiste, says this is incorrect. There was no son named Reuben born to Moses McLemore or his wife Vinnie.
Ann and Eldon further note that Reuben organized a Masonic Lodge in Copiah County, MS. Filed a bond for $16,000 in Copiah. Named on the bond were Elizabeth McLemore, Virginia Marsh, Mathew McLemore and Uriah Millsap, dated 5 Dec 1860. Signed by all except Virginia. They also state that guardianship for Mary Ann Whitehead, a daughter of Dorcus, was probated for Mary Ann to Reuben McLemore, brother of her mother, on 22 Mar 1867.
They say he died when a tree fell on him.
Z 0792.000
MCLEMORE (REUBEN) PAPERS
1840 - 1859
One bill of sale, dated September 21, 1840, for three slaves belonging to Reuben McLemore and sold to Elizabeth Corley for $2,500; one deed of gift for three slaves, dated September 18, 1844, from Elizabeth Corley to her daughter, Elizabeth Corley McLemore, and one land grant, dated March 1, 1859, to Reuben McLemore and signed by President James Buchanan.
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
http://mdah.state.ms.us/manuscripts/z0792.html
Remembering the Slaves of Reuben McLemore
Extracted by Linda Durr Rudd
LRudd@aol.com
negro man WILLIAM and woman CAROLINE -- $200
negro woman NANCY and three children, JACOB, CAROLINE and HENRETTA -- $3000
negro boy PETER -- $1300
three negro girls MARIAH JANE, MARIAH FRANCES and child AMANDA -- $1800
negro woman ROSE -- $600
Note: According to the 1860 Copiah County Slave Schedule, McLemore owned 5 slaves. Caroline was named and listed as being 100 years of age.
SOURCE
Copiah County Probate Records
Microfilm Number: 8227
1860 Copiah County Slave Schedule
Microfilm found at Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Nicole Martin posted the following to the Genforum McLemore Surname board:
I have Reuben as son of John McLemore. Siblings, if correct, are Robert, Wesley,Reuben, Matthew, John, and Dorcus. There may be more sisters. I find John McLemore in Hinds County in 1830 and Rankin County in 1840. I believe he is the John McLemore listed in the 1810 and 1820 census in Barnwell District, SC. I also do not believe this is the son of Major John McLemore. I believe that his brothers (at least) were Howell and Matthew (see 1810 Barnwell Census). One of Matthew's grandsons, Howell W came to Hinds County to marry and then later returned to Barnwell. Later, Matthew's daughter Sarah Page moves to Copiah County. I believe Howell is the one that ended up in Emanuel County, GA.
1850 Census
Mississippi, Copiah County
Enumerated 14 Aug 1850
150-150
Reuben McLemore 45 M Farmer 900 SC
Elizabeth McLemore 31 F Miss
Virginia McLemore 12 F Miss
Leonidas McLemore 8 M Mis
Elizabeth Corley 64 F SC
James McLemore, III narrows the range of his birth to between 1716-1720
Richard MACKLEMORE, Wright's brother, may have also begun his adult life in Virginia, as his relationship in subsequent years to Virginia McLemores in South Carolina was close. However, his first appearance in the records was with his brother Wright and latter's sons in Edgecombe County, North Carolina in 1750. He probably married there (to Agnes FRISBY), then moved by about 1758 to Craven County, South Carolina, where he is associated with members of the family of his uncle, John MACKLEMORE, and where he died about 1771. (James L. McLemore, III, p 51).
1830 Census
Mississippi, Warren County
Richard McElmore
1 Free White Male < 5 (Son that died before 1850, OR Preston?)
2 Free White Males Bet 10-14 (Thomas and Preston, OR Thomas and H. M. McLemore, who was a head of household in 1840 born ca 1811-1820???)
1 Free White Male Bet 40-49 (Richard, HOH)
1 Free White Female <5 (Deborah)
2 Free White Females Bet. 5-9 (Olivia, Polly)
1 Free White Female Bet. 30-39 (Sally, Mother)
Total People 8
1840 Census
Mississippi, Warren County
1 Free White Male Bet 5-9 (Son that died < 1850?
2 Free White Males Bet 20-29 (Thomas and Preston)
1 Free White Male Bet 50-59 (Richard, HOH)
2 Free White Females < 5 (Artimissa)
2 Free White Females Bet. 5-9 (Rowena and Evelina)
2 Free White Females Bet 10-14 (Deborah, Olivia)
1 Free White Female Bet 15-19 (Polly)
1 Free White Female Bet 40-49 (Sally, Mother)
Total People 12
Total People Involved in Agriculture 3
Also in 1840, Warren County, MS, in Vicksburg
H. M. McLemore
1 Free White Male < 5
1 Free White Male Bet. 20 -29
1 Free White Female Bet. 20-29
1850 Census
Mississippi, Warren County
Enumerated 1 and 2 Nov 1850
Stamped 242
1210-1242
Richd McLemore 66 M Farmer $300 SC
Sally McLemore 54 F Tenn
Preston McLemore 31 M Farmer Tenn
Polly McLemore 26 F Ala
Deborah McLemore 21 F Ill
Rowena McLemore 16 F Miss
Evelina McLemore 14 F Miss
Artimissa McLemore 12 F Miss
1211-1243
Thomas McLemore 34 M Farmer 150 Tenn
Nancy A. McLemore 42 F Tenn
Catherine V. McLemore 16 F Miss
Matilda McLemore 7 F Miss
Meridian, the capital of Lauderdale county, is situated 140 miles east of the Mississippi river, from Vicksburg, and 15 miles west of the State of Alabama; being on the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, 135 miles above Mobile. It claims a population of 25,000 and is growing rapidly. The Alabama Great Southern, New Orleans & Northeastern and Alabama & Vicksburg railroads have their terminals at this point. Its location, about 1854, was the result of the proposed crossing of the Mobile & Ohio by the Alabama & Vicksburg, then known as the Vicksburg & Montgomery railroad.
Cotton and corn fields occupied its present site, surrounded by oak and pine forests over clay hills and bottom lands of the head waters of the Chickasawhay. Richard McLemore possessed most of the lands and his plantation home was the only notable residence in the vicinity. So little did the M.& O. regard the point for a while, that it was with difficulty persuaded to put in even a switch for a flag station; and when it did, called the place "Sowashee Station," from a creek near by.
L.A. Ragsdale, meanwhile, had brought out R.McLemore, and John T. Ball had purchased a tract of 80 acres, and both parties immediately began to lay off town lots. They were the pioneers. Mr. Ragsdale's plat was for "Ragsdale City;" Mr. Ball's for "Meridian," he having first secured a postoffice by that name.
Source: Rowland, Dunbar, LL.D. MISSISSIPPI; COMPRISING SKETCHES OF COUNTIES, TOWNS, EVENTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND PERSONS, ARRANGED IN CYCLOPEDIC FORM, V. 2. Atlanta, Southern Historical Publishing Association, c1907.
1850 Census
Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Southern District
Enumerated 17 Oct 1850
315-324
Richard McLemore 52 Farmer South Carolina
Nancy McLemore 48 NC
Martha McLemore 23 Miss
Caleb McLemore 21 Miss
Sarah McLemore 17 Miss
Charity McLemore 15 Miss
Moriah [Juriah?} McLemore 13 Miss
Joshua McLemore 10 Miss
Equilla T/Siner? 90 North Carolina
1860 Census
Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Beat 1. PO Marion
Enumerated 27 June 1860 by W. V. White
Page 24
149-148
Richard McLemore 63 M Farmer $36,000 $60,000 Tenn
Catherine E. McLemore 40 F Dom Bus Miss
J.W. Wiggins 35 M Farmer Ala
Charity Wiggins 26 F Dom Bus Miss
William Wiggins 6 M Miss
Louis Wiggins 4 M Miss
1870 Census
Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Township 6, P.O. Meridian
Enumerated 28 July 1870
Page 31, Stamped 36
244-245
McLamore, Richard 71 M W Farmer $10,000 $1,000 SC
McLamore, Catherine 58 F W Keeping House Miss
David William 19 M W Attending School Miss
McLamore, John 65 M B Domestic Servant Miss
McLamore, Jane 50 F B Domestic Servant Miss
1880 Census
Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Beat 1
Enumerated 5 Jun 1880 by E.J. Martin
Page 2, SD 2, ED 91
14-18
McLemore, Richard W M 80 Farmer SC SC SC
McLemore, Isabella W F 52 Wife Keeping House Ala Ky Ga
He applied for a Indigent Soldier Confederate Pension while a resident of Franklin County, Mississippi, at the age of 75. He stated that he enlisted in Copiah County, Mississippi in May 1861. He served in the 38th Mississippi Regiment under Col Bernet and Capt Graves for four years. He was living with a son when he made the application, dated 30 August 1911. He also noted that he had two sisters.
1870 Census
Mississippi, Copiah County, Twp 9-10 West of RR, Post Office Hazelhurst
Enumerated 30 July 1870 by O.H. Johnston
Page 112
810-796
McLemore, Richard 33 M W Farmer $100 $300 Miss
McLemore, Lucy H 24 F W Keeping House NC
McLemore, Agnes 6 F W Miss
McLemore, Leatha 4 F W Miss
McLemore, John 3 M W Miss
McLemore, Rosetta 2 F W Miss
McLemore, Infant 4/12 M W Miss Born in Feb.
811-797 McLemore Moses and Eliza
812-798 Carter, Carroll Johnson and Juriah (McLemore)
813-799 Freeman, John & Kesiah
1880 Census
Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Richard MCLEMORE Self M Male W 42 MS Farmer MS MS
L. A. MCLEMORE Wife M Female W 36 NC Keeping House NC NC
A. J. MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 15 MS MS NC Ephriam MCLEMORE Son S Male W 13 MS MS NC
John MCLEMORE Son S Male W 12 MS At School MS NC
Rosa MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 11 MS At School MS NC
Tilman MCLEMORE Son S Male W 10 MS At School MS NC
H. G. D. B. MCLEMORE Son S Male W 8 MS At School MS NC
Source Information:
Census Place District 1, Franklin, Mississippi
Family History Library Film 1254647
NA Film Number T9-0647
Page Number 3A
Not listed his family in Louisiana on the 1850 census, but listed as an 11 year old in 1860, born in Tennessee. This should be resolved. Perhaps he is a nephew, and not a son? Or may one of both census records were in error. He may have simply been accidentally omitted in 1850, or born late in 1850 in Louisiana, and shown in error as born earlier in Tennesse in 1860.
1900 Census
Mississippi, Clarke County, Energy, Beat 4
Enumerated 1 Jun 1900 by Hezie K. McLemore
SD 6th ED 8th Sheet 1A Stamped 139
1-1
McLemore, Richard Hd W M Oct 1855 44 M 27 Miss Miss Miss Farmer
McLemore, Sarah L Wf W F May 1853 47 N 27 13/12 Miss Ga Ala
McLemore, Hezia K Son W M Aug 1874 25 S Miss Miss Miss School Teacher
McLemore, Richard E. Son W M Apr 1876 24 S Miss Miss Miss Farm Laborer
McLemore, John E. Son W M Jul 1877 22 S Miss Miss Miss Farm Laborer
McLemore, William A Son W M Nov 1880 19 S Miss Miss Miss Farm Laborer
McLemore, Ira J. Son W M Aug 1882 17 S Miss Miss Miss Farm Laborer
McLemore, Doctor M. Son W M Jan 1884 16 S Miss Miss Miss Farm Laborer
McLemore, Sarah C. Dtr W F Nov 1885 14 S Miss Miss Miss At School
McLemore, Jim S Son W M Sept 1887 12 S Miss Miss Miss Farm Laborer
McLemore, Daniel S Son W M May 1889 11 S Miss Miss Miss Farm Laborer
McLemore, Washington Son W M Sept 1891 8 S Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Samuel D Son W M Aug 1896 3 S Miss Miss Miss
1910 Census
Mississippi, Forrest County, Beat 3
Enumerated 15 April 1910 by Heziek. McLemore
SD 6 ED 16 Sheet 1A Stamped 178
1-1
McLemore, Heziek. Hd M W 35 M1 8 Miss Miss Miss Bookkeeper Dept Store
McLemore, Tabitha S Wf F W 35 M1 8 2/2 Miss Miss Miss Teacher Public School
McLemore, Aubrey R Son M W 6 S Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Dalma H Son M W 5 S Miss Miss Miss
3-3
McLemore, Richard A Hd M W 55 m1 37 Miss Miss Miss Farmer
McLemore, Sarah L Wf F W 58 m1 37 12/11 Miss Ga Ala
McLemore, Doctor M Son M W 26 S Miss Miss Miss Teacher
McLemore, Sarah C. Dtr F W 24 S Miss Miss Miss Teacher
McLemore, James S. Son M W 22 S Miss Miss Miss Teacher
McLemore, Dan S Son M W 20 S Miss Miss Miss Farm Laborer
McLemore, Washington Son Miss Miss Miss Farm Laborer
McLemore, Sam D Son M W 12 S Miss Miss Miss Farm Laborer
4-4
McLemore, John E Hd M W 22 M1 1 Mis Miss Miss Carpenter
McLemore, Rose L Wf F W 21 m1 1 1/1 La Ala La
McLemore, Albert D Son M W 3/12 S Miss Miss La
5-5
Draughn, Griffin S Hd M W 69 m1 42 Miss SC Miss Farm Laborer
Draughn, Flora A Wf F W 59 M1 42 9/9 Miss NC Miss
Draughn, Duncan W Son M W 27 S Miss Miss Miss Teacher
Draughn, Sarah A Dtr F W 22 S Miss Miss Miss Teacher
1920 Census
Mississippi, Forrest County, Part Beat 3
Enumerated 5 January 1920
SD 6 ED 16 Sheet 4A Stamped 171
73-73
Draughn, Duncan W Hd M W 37 M Miss Miss Miss Farming General
Draughn, Carrie Wf F W 34 M Miss Miss Miss Instructor Public School
McLemore, Richard A Father-in-law M W 64 Wd Miss Miss Miss
Richard Aubrey McLemore was born June 6, 1903 in Perry County, Mississippi, the son of Hezekiah McLemore. Very early, Richard excelled in the field of education and rose to the rank of administrator in several schools. He married Nannie Pitts in 1927 and they had one son, Harry Kimbrell. In 1937, Mr. McLemore accepted a position with Judson College in Marion, Alabama. One year later, he was elected head of the Department of History at Mississipi State Teacher's College. In 1956, he was named curator of the History Department at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. In 1957 Dr. Richard Aubrey McLemore left a position as professor of history and Dean of the University of Mississippi Southern to become President of Mississippi College. Dr. McLemore undertook a decentralization of top administration by setting up the positions of Dean of the College, Business Manager, and Dean of Students. Many libraries contain the definitive History of Mississippi written by Dr. McLemore. He died August 31, 1976 and is buried in Clinton, Mississippi (sic).
If Richard was 12 to 14 (when his mother apprenticed him out in 1823), the oldest possible age at which he might logically be apprenticed, his birth date would have been, at the latest, 1810. (James L. McLemore, III, p 52).
Richard....bought 110 acres in the western part of Sussex County, near the Dinwiddie County line, from Littleton H. BROWDER by deed dated December 31, 1856, and recorded April 1, 1858 (Sussex Deed Book V, p. 645). He sold this property years later, after the Civil War, to Richard WINFIELD of Dinwiddie County, by deed (in which his wife, Mary F. McLEMORE joined) dated March 15, 1870, and recorded May 15, 1873 (Sussex Deed Book Z, p. 478). His signature was acknowledged before a Petersburg notary public indicating he may have moved there. (James L. McLemore, III, p. 53).
1900 Census
Tennessee, Lincoln County, District No. 18
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900 by David Byers
SD 254 ED 72 Sheet 2A
20-20
McLemore, Richard Hd W M Jun 1857 42 M 9 Ala Ala Ala Farmer
McLemore, Eliza M. Wife W F May 1870 30 M 9 7/3 Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Joe C. Son W M Nov 1892 7 S Tn Ala Tn
McLemore, John B Dtr W F Feb 1897 3 S Tn Ala Tn
McLemore, Suella T Dtr W F July 1899 11/12 S Tn Ala Tn
McLemore, Mack B Father W M Jan 1834 66 M 45 Ala Va Ala
McLemore, Iris B Mother W F Nov 1828 71 M 45 1/1 (sic) Al
a NC Va
1910 Census
Tennessee, Lincoln County, Civil District 18
Enumerated 26 Apr 1910
SD 5, ED 84 Sheet 9A
173-173
McLemore, Richard H Hd M W 52 m1 18 Ala Ala Ala Farmer
McLemore, Ellie Wife F W 40 M1 18 6/5 Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Cleveland Son M W 17 S Tn Ala Tn
Laborer Home Farm
McLemore, Briggs Son M W 13 S Tn Ala Tn
McLemore, Stella Dtr F W 11 S Tn Ala Tn
McLemore, Darla Dtr F W 8 S Tn Ala Tn
McLemore, Oma Dtr F W 4 S Tn Ala Tn
McLemore, Mack B Father M W 74 m1 55 Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Isis B Mother F W 71 m1 55 5/3 Ala Ala Ala
1920 Census
Tennessee, Lincoln County, 18th Civil District
Enumerated 10 Jan 1920 by Ferrell Turtty
SD 5 ED 85 Sheet 8A
154-161
McLemore, Richard Hd M W 60 M Ala Ala Ala Farmer
McLemore, Elen E. Wife F W 49 M Tn Tn TN
McLemore, Briggs J. Son M W 22 S Tn Ala Tn Farmer
McLemore, Tula V. Dtr F W 16 S Tb Aka Tb
McLemore, Oma O. Dtr F W 13 S Tn Ala Tn
McLemore, Jessie L Son M W 6 S Tn Ala Tn
HH 156-163 Joe and N.A. McLemore
1930 Census
Tennessee, Lincoln County, 18 Civil District
Enumerated April 17, 1930 by G.S. McReynolds
ED 57-22 SD 11 Sheet 9A Stamped 207
186-198
McLemore, Ella Hd F W 58 Wd Tn Tn Tn Farmer
McLemore, Oma Dtr F W 23 S Tn Tn Tn Teacher Public School
McLemore, J. Lee Son M W 17 S Tn Tn Tn Farm Laborere
1920 Census
Mississippi, Forrest County, Beat 2
Enumerated 20 and 21 January 1920 by Eugene V. Ford
SD 6 ED 14 Sheet 10B
185-185
Barlow, Wyatt C H M W 61 M Miss Miss Miss Farmer
Barlow, Catherine L Wf F W 54 M Miss Miss Miss
Barlow, Rufus B Son M W 31 S Miss Miss Miss
Barlow, Mary D Dtr F W 19 S Miss Miss Miss
Barlow, Hattie G Dtr F W 13 S Miss Miss Miss
Barlow, George D W 11 S Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Richard J Bro-in-Law M W 56 D Miss Miss Miss Labo
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https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F3MZ-568
name: Richard Leon Mclemore
death date: 03 Jun 1947
death place: Wisner, , Franklin, Louisiana
gender: Male
race (original): White
race (standardized): White
age: 48
estimated birth year: 1899
birth place: Franklin County, Mississippi
marital status: Married
spouse's name: Hattie
father's name: T R Mclemore
mother's name: Zula Mclemore
film number: 1391814
image number: 00236
certificate number: 213
digital folder number: 4215536
Collection: Richard Leon Mclemore, "Louisiana, Deaths Index, 1850-1875, 1894-1956"
Said to have married (1) Edna Elivia WILLIAMS and (2) Hattie Roena CORBAN. Hattie celebrated her 103rd birthday in January 2005.
1940 Census
Louisiana, Franklin County, Wisner Village War 1
Enumerated April 12, 1940
SD 5 ED 21-1 Sheet 6A
HH #137
McLemore, Richard L Head M W 41 M Mississippi
McLemore, Hattie R Wf F W 38 M Mississippi
McLemore, Mildred Dtr F W 17 S Miss
McLemore, Lucy E Dtr F W 13 S Mississippi
McLemore, Edith Dtr F W 5 S Mississippi
McLemore, Adonia Aunt F W 69 Wd Mississippi
Name: Mclemore
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place: Van Zandt, Texas
Birth Date: 19 Jul 1909
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race: White
Father's Name: J.M. Mclemore
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Mclemore
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C00365-7
System Origin: Texas-VR
Source Film Number: 1561622
Reference Number: 2:3MN6SSD
Collection: Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981
Paul McLemore shows that his middle name is variously shown as Lumon, Looman, Laroman, and that he served as a Merchant Marine, and that he married Sophia Cortesko.
This may be him on the SSDI, however the date of birth does not match:
RICHARD MCLEMORE 31 Jan 1909 Dec 1971 (not specified) (none specified) 447-12-4887 Oklahoma
1910 Census
Texas, Van Zandt County JP 2
Enumerated 28 Apr 1910
SD 3 ED 105 Sheet 10B
182-182
McLemore, James M Hd M W 48 m1 13 La NC Miss Farmer
McLemore, Kate Wf F W 36 M1 13 6/6 Ill Ill Ill
McLemore, Bertha Dtr F W 12 S Tx La Ill
McLemore, Tommie Dtr F W 11 S Tx La Ill
McLemore, Winnie Dtr F W 8 S Tx La Ill
McLemore, Gertie Dtr F W 6 S Tx La Ill
McLemore, Gordon Son M W 3 S Tx La Ill
McLemore, Lemorgan (Richard Lumon???) Son M W 9/12 S Tx La Ill
1920 Census
Texas, Van Zandt County, JP 2
Enumerated 14 Jan 1920
SD 3 ED 126 Sheet 15B
Fm 33-33
McClemore, Kate Hd F W 44 Wd Ill Ill Ill
McClemore, Winnie Dtr F W 18 S Tx La Ill Farm Laborer
McClemore, Gertie Dtr F W 16 S Tx La Ill Farm Laborer
McClemore, Gordan Son M W 13 S Tx La Ill Farm Laborer
McClemore, Lumon Son M W 10 S Tx La Ill Farm Laborer
McClemore, George Son M W 8 S Tx La Ill
1930 Census
Texas, Harris County, JP 19 Precinct One, Houston City
Enumerated 6 April 1930
ED 101-143 SD 26 Sheet 6A Stamped 212
Shotwell Street
437-134-146
Luce, Earnest L Hd M W 29 M 24 Tx Tx Tx Collector Loan Sharks
Luce, Winnie A Wf F W 28 M 23 Tx La Ill
Luce, Lester D Son M W 1 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Luce, Adolph F Son M W 2 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Richard L Brother-in-law M W 20 S Tx La Ill Ice Cream Makers Lone Star Creamery
He married (1) Mary LANDMAN ca 1858, (2) Rebecca Ann York LENTZ ca 1865 and (3) Laura B. GRIDER on 28 July 1888 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
He was living with his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and George THOMAS, at the time of the 1880 Lincoln County, Tennessee census, along with his son, 20 year old John McLemore.
1860 Census
Alabama, Lauderdale County, District 1
Enumerated 27 June 1860 by E.R. Kennedy
Page 49
HH 310-310 M. and Iris McLemore
HH 311
Richard McLemore 34 M Farmer Ala
Mary McLemore 20 F Ala
John W. McLemore 1 M Ala
(See Notes for Rebecca York for his second wife's listing as of 1860)
1870 Census
Alabama, Limestone, Twp 2 Range 6, Post Office Athens
Page 32
HH 266-266
McLemore, Richard 35 M Farmer $300 $300 Ala
McLemore, Rebecca 37 F Keeping House Tn
McLemore, Sarah 15 F At Home Ala (not shown in 1860, stepdaughter?)
McLemore, Susan 12 F At Home Ala (not shown in 1860, stepdaughter?)
McLemore, Alonzo 5 M At Home Ala
McLemore, Matthew 2 M At Home Ala
McLemore, John 12 M Farm Labor Ala
HH 267-267
McLemore, Burwell & Martha 28
HH 269-269
McLemore, William & Nancy 46
1880 Census
Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupationFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
George THOMAS Self M Male W 35 NJ Farm Laborer NJ NJ
Nancy A. THOMAS Wife M Female W 34 AL Keeping House AL AL
Mary H. THOMAS Dau S Female W 10 TN At Home NJ AL
Martha A. THOMAS Dau S Female W 4 AL At Home NJ AL
John L. THOMAS Son S Male W 3 TN At Home NJ AL
Briggs J. THOMAS Son S Male W 5M TN At Home NJ AL
John MCLEMORE Nephew S Male W 20 AL Farm Laborer AL AL
Richard MCLEMORE BroL W Male W 45 AL Farm Laborer AL AL
Source Information:
Census PlaceDistrict 1, Lincoln, Tennessee
Family History Library Film 1255267 NA Film Number T9-1267
Obituary, copied from his FindAGrave memorial page, created by SFC Frank Irons Sr, Retired:
REST IN PEACE..
Funeral for Richard Orville McLemore Sr. of Decatur will be Saturday, December 26, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. McLemore, who died Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Parkway Medical Center, was born December 18, 1950, in Detroit, Mich., to Orville and Ella Ree McLemore. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by father, Orville E. McLemore.
Survivors include his mother, Ella Ree McLemore; three sons, Richard Orville McLemore Jr., Matthew Curtis McLemore and Kevin Leon McLemore; three sisters, Carolyn Hudgins and husband, Jimmy, Glenda Troyer and Gary Burnett and Deborah Roberts and husband, Donald; and six grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Hudgins, Gary Burnett, Donald Roberts, Scott Hanks, Mike Paseur and Larry Ellis.
Riley H. McLemore contributed by Ron Henson Hugo Daily News, Hugo, Choctaw Co., Oklahoma, 31 Aug 1998 "Riley H. McLemore, 65, resident of Ft. Towson, passed away August 28, 1998 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paris, TX. He was a heavy equipment operator/construction worker, a member of the Operating Engineers Assoc. and U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. McLemore was born June 17, 1933 in Sobol, OK to Charles Riley & Elizabeth (Boles) McLemore and had lived all his life in the Ft. Towson area. He was preceded in death by a sister, Naomi Allen, and a brother Edward McLemore. Riley had a dry sense of humor and loved "pulling your leg" and delighted in making you squirm. He would be given away by the twinkle in his eye. He loved a mess of venison, biscuits, and gravy - just good food; country music would get his toe tapping, especially waltz's. What really made him happy was fishing with James, Charles, and Alan. Many enjoyable memories were connected by a fish story. Surviving relatives include his former wife, Patricia McLemore of Hugo; one son, Ray H. McLemore of Valliant; one daughter, Jami M. McLemore of Hillsboro, Oregon; one brother, Harold McLemore and his wife, Doris, of Paris, TX; one sister, Siddie Stewart of Lubbock, TX; five grandchildren, Garrett McFadden of Phoenix, Amanda McFadden of Hillsboro, Oregon, Alison Rae Lee of Idaho, Lindsey Kay McLemore of Valliant, Chelsey Ann McLemore, also of Valliant; two great grandchildren, Lane Joseph Lee and Alvin Oliver Lee, both of Idaho; numerous nieces and nephews including Carolyn, Al "Bud", Elizabeth, Hugh, Wayne, Terry, and Lisa. Uncle Riley, as he was known by not only his nieces & nephews, is also survived by Marie McLemore, combination Mother, sister-in-law, friend. He also had a very special relationship with Charles, more brother than nephew. Riley felt an extra closeness with Alan, who shared many parts of his life. Services for Mr. McLemore were held Monday, August 31, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. in Ft. Towson Corinth Baptist Church. Reverend Bob Thornburgh, assisted by Reverend Bennie Hammons officiated. Interment was in Ft. Towson Cemetery, under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home of Hugo.
Mark Freeman shows that Robert was born ca 1801 and died ca 1821.
There is, however, a "Robert McLemore" who was born ca 1810 in Tennesse, and who can be found in Carroll County, Mississippi at the time of the 1870 census. He is living in the same proximity of John Dabney McLemore, the younger half-brother to this Robert McLemore. Therefore, it is POSSIBLE that they are one in the same.
A transcription of the census listing follows:
1870 Federal Census
Mississippi, Carroll County, Twp 18 Range 2
P.O. Bright Corner
Enumerated 29 July 1870
75-75
McLamore, Robt 60 M W Farmer $500 $1000 TN
McLamore, Nancy E 26 F W Keeping House Miss
McLamore, Bettie O 19 M? W Miss
McLamore, John 18 M W Miss
McLamore, Tennessee 14 F W Miss
McLamore, Robert L 5 M W Miss
James, ??? 19 M W Farm Laborer Miss
Rosa McLemore Dunkerly recalls that Bob was a "cowboy in his younger days, rode the Chisolm trail--knew all old timers, Ben Thompson, King Fisher and others. Was very good with a gun, wore two. Returned to McDade and killed Tom Bishop and all the members of the gang that were to be found."
Melba Gene McLemore notes, however, that Tom Bishop actually outlived Bob McLemore. She states that there were news articles about several attempts made on Bishop's life over the years. None of the news accounts, however, gave any indication that Bob might have been involved in these attempts. In Bob's family, a sketchy story was also passed down through the years, indicating that "Robert and two other family members from East Texas rode to Round Rock, Tx to get revenge for the hangings."
Both the 1900 census and daughter Margie Bell's delayed birth certificate list his occupation as a Physician. His grandson, Sam McLemore, Jr. clarifies that Bob was actually a "medicine man, healer, Indian Doctor." The 1910 Arkansas census, in fact, lists the family as "Indian." The prior Texas census showed them as white.
Pleasant McLemore wrote that "Bro. Bob and I were opposit characters. I was more like Felix, Bob didn't place much imphisis on justice, but Felix and I did. I roasted Bob many times while visiting him in regard to this. He brought Mollie [his wife] to be with mother before her twins were born, when she went back, I went with her to assist her, I was 16 years of age, I stayed there 5 or 6 months." (From a March 1, 1955 letter to his niece).
Bob McLemore's life was cut short by violence. When his youngest son, Sam McLemore, had not yet reached his tenth birthday he was in the fields with his father and a hired hand. Rosa reports that "the friend corrected Bob's boy Sam in a very rough manner." Bob and the hired hand shot at each other. Bob was shot in the jaw, but didn't visit a doctor. He developed gangrene from the wound and soon died. Bob was around 54 at the time, and left behind his wife and six children. Pleasant McLemore later wrote to a niece that is was a few miles from Vivian, Louisiana where his brother Bob was buried, in a "saw mill town named Mytis, Louisiana." He presumably is refering to Myrtis, a small town in Caddo Parish, near Vivian.
1900 Census
Texas, Cass County, JP 3, ED 22
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900 by C.R Cartright
SD 1, ED 22, Sheet B 6
99-99
McLemore, Robert Hd W M ?? 1852 48 M 15 Tx Ga Ga Physician
McLemore, Mollie Wife W F ??? 1854 46 M 15 8/6 Al Ga Ga
McLemore, Maude Dtr W F Sept 1883 16 S Al Ga Ga Farm Laborer
McLemore, Margie Dtr W F Dec 1884 11 S Al Ga Ga Farm Laborer
McLemore, Maggie Dtr W F July 1888 11 S Tx Ga Ga Farm Laborer
McLemore, Keton Son W M Oct 1891 8 S Tx Ga Ga
McLemore, Robert Son W M Oct 1893 6 S Tx Ga Ga
McLemore, Nellie Dtr W F Oct 1897 2 S Tx Ga Ga
Childs, Anthony Boarder B M Jan 1886 20 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
1910 Census
Arkansas, Miller County, Sulphur, ED 75
Enumerated 9th & 10th of May 1910 by Wm. L Duckett
SD 4, ED 75, Sheet 9A
124-140
McLemire, R. Johen Hd M In 42 M1 24 Tx Ga Mo Farmer
McLemire, Mary M Wife F In 41 m1 24 9/6 Al Tx Al
McLemire, Keton Son M In 17 S Ark Tx Al Gen Farm
McLemire, Robt Son M In 15 S Tx Tx Al Home Farm
McLemire, Sam Son M In 8 S Tx Tx Al
Robert A. McLemore M.D., 88, of Springfield, Ohio died Thursday, February 14, 2008 in the Forum at Knightsbridge, Columbus, Ohio.
He was born August 6, 1919 in Johnston County, North Carolina the son of Dr. George A. and Nellie (Johnson) McLemore and moved to the town of Smithfield as a small boy.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of North Carolina in 1944, graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa. with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1944 and served his Internship there. Dr. McLemore served in the United States Navy as a Medical Officer, Lieutenant j.g. from 1944-46 with combat duty in the Pacific Theatre. He served his residency at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Pa., from 1947-50 and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master's of Medical Science degree in Surgery in 1950. He became a Diplomat (1951) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (1952).
Robert married Marjorie Lee Harcourt, August 12, 1944 and moved to Springfield, Ohio in 1950 to begin his 35 year practice in General Surgery, with full surgical privileges at Mercy Medical Center and Community Hospital , Springfield, Champaign County Hospital and Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana, Ohio. In 1963 he formed a partnership with William P. Montanus, M.D. to create Surgical Associates of Springfield. He retired from surgical practice in 1985. He was a member and Deacon of Covenant Presbyterian Church, and was a member of Springfield Country Club, University Club and GODA Club. Among his many associations, Dr. McLemore was a member of County, State and American Medical and Surgical Asociations; served as Chief of Staff and Director of Department of Surgery at Mercy Hospital; served as President of Clark County Education Foundation and Tri-County Council of Continuing Education; served as Vice-president of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce; served on the Board of Directors of Planned Parenthood, Ridgewood School, First National Bank (National City), Springfield Credit Bureau, Mercy Medical Center, Friends of Mercy, Friends of Oakwood Village and Mercy Foundation; had Faculty appointments at The Ohio State University and Wright State University Medical Colleges;
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law Stephen Harcourt and Karen McLemore, William Estes and Julia McLemore, all of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter Nancy Lee McLemore of Wilmington, North Carolina; one sister Eloise Grady of Smithfield, North Carolina; three grandchildren Anne Harcourt Heath of Raleigh, North Carolina, Kelly (McLemore) and Kenneth Fields II of Cincinnati, Ohio and Scott Robert McLemore of Columbus, Ohio; numerous niece and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie on July 14, 2006; two sisters Margaret Lee and Lucile Austin; one brother George A. McLemore.
Dr. McLemore donated his body to The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family with inurnment in Ferncliff Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME . Memorial contributions may be made to The Community Mercy Foundation.
MaryLynn Santa lists him with a much earlier date of death, June 1849. However, he appears to have still been living with his mother, listed as Andrew?, at the time of the 1850 US Census (Andrew McLemore, 27, M Farmer, Tennessee)
Betty Pritchett notes that:
ccording to 1860 census records, Robert Anderson McLemore had real estate valued at $20,000 and a personal wealth of $14,000. By 1870, His real estate was valued at $8,000 and his personal wealth was $800.
If a person's wealth was $25,000 in 1860, it would equal $1.9 million in 2008 currency. As a general rule to convert antebellum money into 2008 currency, multiply by 75. (This multiplier was derived at by comparing a skilled laborer's wages of roughly $500 in the 1840s to an average family income in 2008 of around $37,500.) In 1850, a single field hand was worth $1100 to $1800. This amount converts roughly to $75,000 to $135,000 in 2008 currency.
Copy of the will recorded in Maury County, Tennessee. I, R. A. McLemore, now a citizen of Maury Co. Tenn. Make will . . . . I request that my just debts be paid out of the first monies that come into the hands of my executors. I owe $130.00 to dau. Sallie R. McLemore, and $200 to dau. Dora Kesterton. I desire these to be paid. To by beloved wife Rebecca - the rents of my farm in Williamson County for the present year 1891. I request that my funeral expenses be first paid out of said rent money. To daus. Sallie R. McLemore, Dora Kesterton, wife of John T. Kesterton, Narcissus Cornelius, wife of George Cornelius, the sum of $50 each and to my son Jeff McLemore $5. All the residue of property to my son Claiborne Kinnard McLemore, which consists of my Williamson farm, which was purchased with the means of his mother, my second wife. Mar. 17, 1903
Claiborne Kinnard McLemore rec'd from his father's will an additional $346. He chose to pay the monies owed to his sisters himself rather than rely on the estate. He wanted to avoid the need to sell the properties he inherited.
I wrote this so my children and grandchildren would have a clue about their background. My father told many stories about his ancestors. He said that R.A. McLemore had a red beard and you could hear him calling hogs over a wide area. My grandfather became a professional gambler on the riverboats up and down the Mississippi. He married twice. When he made enough money gambling, he retired and married. Patti deGraffenreid who bore him one child. She died about a month after giving birth. I have the dates somewhere. After a while he married my grandmother Nellie Theresda Green. She had four children; only one lived to adulthood (my father).
1860 Federal Census
Tennessee, Maury County, District 22, PO Spring Hill
Page 105
741-730
RA McLamore 38 N Farner 20,000 14, 000 Tenn
M H McLamore 30 F Tenn
S R McLamore 7 F Tenn
S D McLamore 5 F Tenn
A J McLamore 3 M Tenn
N M McLamore 1 F Tenn
L P McLamore 19 M Farmer $--- $300 Tebb
1870 Federal Census
Tennessee, Maury County, District 22, Post Office Columbia
Enumerated July 1870 by J.B. Alderman
Page 13, Stamped 624
79-88
McLemore, Robert 47 M W Farmer $8000 $800 Tennessee
McLemore, Annie 34 F W Housekeeper Tennessee
McLemore, Sallie 17 F W At School Tennessee
McLemore, Maggie 17 F W At School Tennessee
McLemore, Dora 15 F W At School Tennessee
McLemore, Jefferson 13 M W At School Tennessee
McLemore, Narcissa 11 F W At School Tennessee
McLemore, Mary 1/12 F W At Home Tennessee
1880 Federal Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Andrew MCLEMORE Self M Male W 57 TN Farmer TN TN
Ann MCLEMORE Wife M Female W 45 TN Keeping House TN TN
Maggie MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 26 TN At Home TN TN
Sallie MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 26 TN At Home TN TN
Dora MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 24 TN At Home TN TN
Narcisse MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 20 TN School Teacher TN TN
Claiborne MCLEMORE Son S Male W 8 TN TN TN
Virgin CORE Other S Female B 25 TN Cook TN TN
Johnnie CORE Other S Male B 1 TN TN TN
Source Information:
Census Place District 10, Williamson, Tennessee
Family History Library Film 1255286 NA Film Number T9-1286
Page Number 148D
1920 Census
Texas, Montgomery County, JP 1, ED 104
Enumerated 17 March 1920 by E. C. Chisholm
SD 7, ED 104, Sheet 7B
Ellis (sic), Charles M W 43 M Tx Al Al Farming
, Susa F W 33 M Tx Ga Al
, Ella F W 19 M Tx Tx Tx
, Lee M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Labor
, Ada F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
, Soulia F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
, Ethel F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
, Fern F W 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, David M W 27 M Tx Tx Tx Drilling Oilfield
Boykin, Charles M W 3 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Note: This same family was listed as ELLISOR at the time of the 1910 Montgomery County Census, which is consistent Melba Gene McLemore's notes on the maiden name of David McLemore's wife, Ella Cordelia Ellisor.
His Death certificate shows he was married to Mollie at the time of his death, a Merchant, and a resident of Big Stone Gap. Informant was Mrs. Art SMITH.
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Oc
cupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Rob't H. MCLEMORE Self M Male W 33 MS Sewing Machine Agt. TN TN
Caroline MCLEMORE Wife M Female W 39 LA Keeps House PRUSSIA FRANCE
Edward MCLEMORE Son S Male W 5 TX MS LA
Mary A. MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 3 TX MS LA ?u?
?/u?Nicholus MCLEMORE Son S Male W 5M TX MS LA
Laura SULLIVAN Sister M Female W 36 TN At Home TN TN ?u?
?/u?Eliza J. BEAUMONT Niece S Female W 10 LA At School NY TN
Source Information:
Census Place Terrell, Kaufman, Texas
Family History Library Film 1255315?u?
?/u?NA Film Number T9-1315
Page Number 96C
1900 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas Ward 9
Enumerated 4 Jun 1900 by George L Wasty
SD 6, ED 118 Sheet B 3
213 Leonard
65-69
McLemore, Robert Hd W M Sep 1844 53 M 27 Miss Tn Tn Contractor & Builder
McLemore, Caroline Wif W F Jun 1850 50 W M 27 6/6 La Germany Germany
McLemore, Edward E Son W M Sept 1874 25 S Tx Miss La Bookkeeper
McLemore, Mary A Dtr W F May 1877 23 S Tx Miss La
McLemore, Robert H Jr. So W M Jan 1880 20 S Tx Miss La Clerk (Shipping)
McLemore, Nicholas A Son W M Nov 1882 17 S Tx Miss La Clerk (Shipping)
McLemore, Paul So W M July 1886 12 S Tx Miss La School
McLemore, William S Son W M Apr 1887 11 Tx Miss La School
Richardson, Will House Boy B M Dec 1882 17 S Ken Unk Ga Laborer
1910 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas Ward 3
Enumerated 30 APr 1910 by R. C. Hickey
SD 5 ED 34 Sheet 5B
McLemore, Robert H Hd W M 63 M1 37 6/6 US La Tn Contractor House
McLemore, Caroline Wife F W 59 m1 37 6/6 La Prussia Germany Ger German
McLemore, Mary Alice Dtr F W 33 S Tx US La
McLemore, Nicholas A Son M W 26 S Tx US La Salesman Implement
McLemore, Paul Son M W 22 S Tx Us La Commerical Salesman Clothing
McLemore, William S Son M W 20 S Tx US La Clerk Express Co
1920 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas Pr 8
Enumerated 12 Jan 1920 by Mrs. Ellis Cole
SD 5, ED 15 Sheet 7A
4201-115-134
McLemore, Robert H Hd M W 73 M Miss Tn Tn None
McLemore, Carrie Wife F W 69 M La Germany Germany None
McLemore, Mamie Dtr F W 42 S Tx Miss La None
McLemore, Nicholas A Son M W 37 S Tx Miss La Act Manager Plow Co
1930 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas
Enumerated April 10, 1930 by Mrs. Lucile Geany
ED 57-15 SD 10 Sheet 22B
4101-349-587
McLemore, Nicholas A Hd M W 47 S Tx Miss La Investment Public
McLemore, Mary A Sister H F W 52 S Tx Miss La
WWI Draft Registration shows him as Robert Henry McLemore, Jr. His date of birth was shown as January 22, 1880, and his occupation as salesman for a company based out of St. Louis. He was residing at Macon Street in Fort Worth with his wife Lillian B. McLemore. No other dependents were listed. He had brown hair and eyes, and the registration was dated September 12, 1918.
1920 Census
Texas, Tarrant County, Fort Worth Ward 4
Enumerated 14 Jan 1920 by B. W. Jones
SD 12, ED 109 Sheet 8B
912 Macon Street
119-152
Fuller, Robert E Hd M W 65 M Ark Nc Tn Lawyer S. Practice
Fuller, Lillian L Wf F W 63 M Ark NC NC
McLemore, Robert H Son In Law M W 39 M Tx La La Salesman Au
to
McLemore, Lillian B. Dtr F W 30 M Ark Ark Ark
1930 Census
Not Located
There is a Robert and Bessie McLemore family living in the City of Dallas, JP #1, at the time of the 1930 census enumeration, however this appears to be another family entirely. This conclusion was drawn due to (1) the 11 year difference in ages between the two Robert McLemore's (2) the fact the Dallas couple's son is named Robert W. McLemore, Jr. and not Robert H. McLemore, Jr. and (3) the fact that this couple appears to have been living in Palo Pinto County ten years earlier, whereas the other Robert McLemore was married and living in Fort Worth. Bessie McLemore of Dallas may have had the maiden name of CLARK, as a 15 year old Jessie Clark was living with them in 1920.
(Research):
Census Information
1850 Census
Alabama, Lauderdale County, Division 2 East of Military Road
Enumerated 12 and 13 November 1850 by Hiram Kennedy
HH #506 was that of Briggs and Mary McLemore and HH #521 was that of Burwell Jr and Nancy McLemore
512-512
Robert McLamour 55 M Farmer $1,000 Ohio
Ruthia McLamour 33 F Ala
Mary McLamour 18 F Ala
Ellender McLamour 16 F Ala
Joseph McLamour 14 M Ala
Benjamin McLamour 13 M Ala
Milly McLamour 11 F Ala
Sousiannah McLamour 9 F Ala
Lafayette McLamour 7 M Ala
Nancy McLamour 2 F Ala
1860 Census
Tennessee, Hardin County, ED 1, Post Office Clifton
Enumerated 23 Jun 1860
Page 12
77-80
Robert McLimore 63 M Farmer $1500 $800 Virginia
Ruth McLemore 42 F Ala
Elvira McLemore 25 F Ala
Benj McLemore 22 M Farmer Ala
Milly 20 F ALa
Susan 17 F Ala
Napolean L 15 M Ala
Nancy 10 F Ala
1870 Census
Tennessee, Hardin, District 1
Stamped 341 (and next page)
HH 61-61 Samuel and Susan BERRY
62-62
McLemore, Robt j 73 M W Farmer Va
McLemore, Rutha 52 F W Keeping House Ala
McLemore, Nancy 21 F W Unemployed Ala
Downing, Robert 14 M W Farm Hand Tenn
Downning, Laura 8 F W At Home Tenn
WW II Enlistment Records for Robert K McLemore (Courtesy of Melba Gene McLemore)
Birth Year 1918
Race White
Native State Texas
Enlistment Date 14 Jan 1941
Enlistment Location Dallas, Texas
Branch Immaterial, Warrant Officers, USA
Grade Private
Component Selectees, Civil Life
Education 4 years of High School
Occupation Cashier or Stock Record Clerk or Bookkeeper
Marital Status, Single, no dependents
Height 6 feet 3 inches, 167 pounds
Sometimes shown as born in Warrren County versus Bute County.
Kevin McLemore mclemorek@charter.net descends from this line and shared information on Robert's descendants with Mark Freeman in March 2005, some of which is copied below.
1790 NC Census Halifax District, Franklin County lists Robert McLemore, 1 free white male 16 years and up and 4 slaves.
1799 Franklin County Tax List has McLemore, Rob. 2wp, 3bp, 450 ac (this is the parcel he inherited from his father)
1800 NC Census Franklin County lists Robert McLemore 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 16-26, 9 slaves.
Franklin Co. NC Loose Estates Papers Vol. I has Robert McLemore buyer part of the estate of Benjamin Williams in 1804.
Equity Bond Docket, 1789-1817, Hillborough District and Orange County, N.C. number 264 lists Robert McLemore place of abode on 19 Apr 1803 as Tennessee.
Williamson County Deed Abstracts 1799-1811 Deed Book A2 page 91 "Page 378 Indenture 18 Oct 1806 John Spencer and Robert McLemore, $2750 paid, 1 tract on water of Harpeth, 220 acres, tr adj N T Perkins corner"
1807 Williamson County Tax Book lists McLemore, Robt. 220 acres W. Harp. 1 white 5 blacks.
"The Reconstructed 1810 Census of Tennessee, 33,000 Long-Lost Records" by Charles A. Sherrill lists:
McLemore, Robert Williamson County, 1810 Tax List
From "Maury County Tennessee Newspaper Abstracts 1810-1844" by Jill Knight Jarrett 1965: The Western Chronicle Sat 28 Mar 1812 "Whiskey - The High Bred Stallion will stand the ensuing season. Signed P.R. Booker. Affadavit of R.P. Curras and Robert McLemore of Williamson County".
Williamson County Deed Book E page 174 Thomas Shute conveyed to Robert McLemore 39 acres of land between Big & West Harpeth Rivers Registered 27th August 1817.
1820 Tennessee Census: Robert McLemore Williamson County: 2 males under 10, 2 males 10 to 16, 2 males 18 to 26, 1 male 45 and up. 1 female under 10, 1 female 10 to 16, 1 female 26 to 45. 24 slaves.
There were a couple challenges to Robert's will. One by his widow and her second husband wanting 1/3 of the estate, another by his son John D. McLemore for 1/4 of the slaves.
Will probated April 1823 Williamson County Will Book 3 page 625.
Williamson County, Tennessee County Court Minutes, May 1806-April 1812, by Carol Wells, Heritage Books, Inc., p. 176: [Book1, p. 577] "Monday 13th January 1812. Order Nicholas Perkins Senr Daniel Perkins Edward Warren & Robert McLemore any three settle with Hendley Stone gdn of Peter Pryor & Green Pryor orphans of John Pryor decd & report thereof to our ensuing County Court." [Book 1, p. 608] "Tuesday 14th April 1812.Settlement with Hendley Stone guardian of Peter & Green Pryor orphans of John Pryor decd returned."
Jane A. "Xan" Alexander emailed, in November 2011, that Robert McLemore wrote his will 14 Apr 1822. In his will and the probate file in Williamson County, Tennessee, we find: "beloved wife Peggy and our four children John Dabney McLemore, Polly Minor McLemore, Robert Weakly McLemore, and Peggy Smith McLemore"; "son Atkins J McLemore", "my daughter Bethenia Anne Greene McLemore" In the will he also says "I desire that my worthy friend Daniel Perkins should be guardian to my daughter Bethenia (who is also his granddaughter)". Thus we see that Atkins Jefferson McLemore and Bethenia Anne Greene McLemore were not children of Robert McLemore's last wife Peggy. Jane added that the current wife at the time of his death was Margaret "Peggy" S Dabney, daughter of John Dabney and Peggy Smith and sister to Bethenia Dabney who later married Atkins Jefferson McLemore.
A direct male descendant of Robert McLEMORE is an exact 12 marker Y DNA match to descendants of both John McLEMORE, born 1822 in North Carolina and Keton Jones McLEMORE, born 1809 in Kentucky. This means there is an 80% probability that they share a common ancestor within the last 16 generations, and over a 90% probability that this ancestor occurred within 24 generations.
For more information see:
http://www.geneticousins.com/morrison/
Look for Group O. More about John McLemore and Keton Jones McLemore can be found in the index of this file.
The members of R1b are believed to be the descendants of the first modern humans who entered Europe about 35,000-40,000 years ago. Those R1b forebearers were the people who painted the beautiful art in the caves in Spain and France. They were the contemporaries (and perhaps exterminators) of the European Neanderthals. R1b is the most common Y haplogroup in Europe - more than half of men of European descent belong to R1b. Fourteen of the 30 most common haplotypes in the YSTR.org database are typical of R1b.
A transcription of "The McLemore Family Bible, 1822-1859 owned by Hillis Fry McLemore of Jackson, MS and contributed by Fairy B. McLemore Edwards of Canyon Lake, Texas, shows on page 2:
Robert Nicholson McLemore, son of Sugars McLemore
and Bethenia A. G., his wife, was born on the 28th or
29th day of March 1824
(The New Testament of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ translated
out of the original Greek and with the former translations dilligently
compared and revised, and Canne's Marginal References. Stereotyped
by James Conner New York. By J. Emory and R. Waugh for
the Methodist Episcopal Church at the Conference Office, 14 Crosby
Street. J. Collord, Printer. 1829 )
http://www.tngs.org/ansearchin/pdf/1996-2.pdf
Originally published in The Tennessee Genealogical Magazine, "ANSEARCHIN' " News (The Tennesse Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 111249, Memphis, TN 38111-1249, Vol. 42, No. 2, Summer, 1996), p. 38.
1860 Census
Tennessee, Madison County, ED 9, Post Office Masons Grove
Enumerated 5 August 1860
Page 164
1157-1168
Robt McLemore 36 M Farmer $3200 $14000 Tenn
Ann E McLemore 23 F Tenn
Magnus McLemore 4 M Tenn
Leah McLemore 2 F Tenn
Mary McLemore 8/12 F Tenn
Pleasant McLemore recalls, in a 1944 letter to John Wright McLemore in Altus, Oklahoma that "Bob had a son named after him....(who) became a driller for oil co. shortly after World War, was sent to South America...until last year...owns a farm in Muleshoe, TX."
(Research):Melba Gene McLemore notes that he married Thelma Norine HAWTHORNE.
This appears to be the couple at the time of the 1920 census:
1920 Census
Texas, Wichita County, JP 2
Enumerated 21 & 22 Jan 1920 by Brockston B. Craft
SD 13 ED 190 Sheet 19B
297-298
McLemore, Robert P Hd M W 25 M Tx Tx Ala Laborer Oil Fields
McLemore, Lena Wife W 17 M Tx Tx Tx
Rikes, G.D. Ladoger M W 28 S La La La Laborer Oil Fields
Rush, W F Lodge M W 27 S Tx Al Tx Laborer Oil Fields
Genealogical Abstracts form Reported Deaths, The Nashville Christian Advocate, 1897-1899 by Jonathan Kennon Thompson Smith, http://www.tngenweb.org/records/tn_wide/obits/nca/nca9-06.htm
ROBERT WEAKLY McLEMORE born Williamson Co., Tenn., April 7, 1819; died Pulaski, Tenn., Nov. 6, 1897; married Harriet Susan Figuers, Sept. 16, 1840; 7 children. [Published December 23, 1897].
A scan of letter written by John R. Kemp, of Clinton KY, in memory of Robert Weakley McLemore is posted on his FindAGrave memorial page. This was said to have been published on December 10. 1897 in the Columbia Herald. Excerpts of this letter are transcribed below:
"......Robert W. McLemore, the loving husband, indulgent father, true christian, chivalric southern gentleman, and best of friends, after a long and useful life "has passed over the river and is now resting under the shade of the trees." As one who knew and loved him well, I would that I had the power to express the feelings of heart.....And as I think of his dear wife and children, and what he was to them, I feel that I could have died for him. I think of the dear, grand old home at "Everbright" and what a home it was-father, mother, sisters and brothers, not a link broken with no cares updon them their their suffering Southland, the scene of war and carnage. The home of wounded Confederate soldiers, and where the writer almost unto death was nursed back to life by this dear family. "A Confederate Soldier" was the password with threw open wide his doors and brought lvoing hears and unwearied attention......Farewell to thee, much loved and truest of friends. May the sod of beautiful Rose Hill rest above the nobel form, and at last may there be a happy reunion of all you loved here in the paridise of God."
1850 Federal Census
Tennessee, Maury County, ED 23
130-131
Robt. McLemore 31 M Farmer $10,000 Tenn
Harriet McLemore 25 F N.C.
Adelade McLemore 9 F Tenn
Ann McLemore 7 F Tenn
Robt McLemore 3 M Tenn
Henry McLemore 1 M
Albert Bailey 33 M None Va
Louisa Bailey 29 F N.C.
Patrick Bailey 3 M Tenn
Robt. A. Bailey 1 M Tenn
1870 Federal Census
Tennessee, Maury County, District 222, Post Office Columbia
Page 32
212-223
McLemore, Robert W 51 M W Farmer $18,000 $2,500 Tennessee
McLemore, Harriet 48 F W House Keeper Tennessee
McLemore, Henry 21 M W Running Steam Mill Tenn
McLemore, Thomas 18 M W Farming Tenn
McLemore, Mary D 14 F W At School Tenn
McLemore, Sally 12 F W At Home Tenn
McLemore, Clarence 8 M W At Home Tenn
McLemore, Earnest 2 M W At Home Tenn
McLemore, Sarah 50 F B Domestic Servent Tenn
McLemore, Ada 45 F B Domestic Servent Tenn
Walker, Sarah 8 F B At home
McLemore, Bill 6 M B At Home
McLemore, Dick 4 M B At Home
They lived next to a family headed by 52 year old Easton McLemore, who was a farmer and was black.
1880 Federal Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
R. W. MC LEMORE Self M Male W 62 TN Farm VA VA
M. D. MC LEMORE Dau S Female W 24 TN TN TN
Harriet MC LEMORE Wife M Female W 57 TN Keep House VA VA
Sallie MC LEMORE Dau S Female W 18 TN TN TN
Clarance MC LEMORE Son S Male W 17 TN TN TN
N. HAMILTON Other W Female MU 38 TN Servant - Cook TN TN
H. HAMILTON Other S Female MU 14 TN Servant TN TN
A. HAMILTON Other S Female MU 18 TN Servant TN TN
Source Information:
Census Place District 22, Maury, TennesseeFamily History Library Film 1255271 NA Film Number T9-1271Page Number 61A
Living next door to them was the family of S. McLemore, a 55 year old Black female, and her two sons, Bill and Ben.
From the files of Rev. William P. McLemore:
On 7 November 2006, the Rev. William McLemore wrote:
"I have the following typed on Robert Weakley's card:
Williamson County Bible Records,
(Lynch) Huntsville Library:
"Robert Weakley, son of Robert and Margarette O. Dabney, married Harriet Firgures of Franklin County, TN, sibs. John D., Mary Merior, and Margaret Smith."
Unfortunately, not dated.
His card has this data on it:
Robert Weakley b. 19 April 1821
p. North Carolina
Fr: Robert 1769-1823
d. 6 November 1897
c. Rose Hill Cemetery, Colunbia, TN
Md. Harriet S. Figures, 17 September 1840, Williamson County, TN
Brothers: Atkins J., John Dabney
Sons: Robert Weakley, Pleasant N. (???), Charles A.(???), Clarence N.
Said to have married Ellie BUSH, and had seven chidlren.
Might this be his widow, at the time of the 1900 US Census for Maury County, Tennesee?
Tennessee, Maury County, Civil District 22
Enumerated 6 and 7 Jun 1900
SD 256 ED 91 Sheet 4B
68-80
McLemore, Ellie Head W F July 1849 50 Wd (child born/surviving not listed) Louisiana Massachusetts Louisiana
McLemore, W.T. Son W M Jun 1873 26 M 3 Tn Tn La
McLemore, Annie Dtr-in-law W F Mar 1873 23 M 3 0/0 Tn Tn Miss
McLemore, Guy Son W M Mar 1879 21 S Miss Tenn Tenn (sic)
McLemore, Ellie Dtr W F Feb 1888 12 s Miss Tenn La
McLemore, Elizabeth Niece W F Jan 1879 21 S Kentucky Tenn Kentucky
Baugh, Alice Servant B F Jun 1884 15 S Tenn Tenn Unk
Diane McLemore Kennedy emailed, in May 2012, that " If I remember my granddaddy's stories correctly, he had 16 or 18 siblings. Robert left home at age 12 or 13 because he didn't like working on the farm in Mississippi. He traveled (on foot) from Mississippi to Texas. He was a carpenter by trade. I know Robert was in the military during WWI. The McLemore name did not go past my dad's generation. My dad had 4 daughters and his brother had one son that died without any offspring." Diane instead shows his year of birth as 1892.
Melba Gene McLemore notes that his registration for the Draft During WWI shows him as a carpenter for Shaw Construction Company in Sweetwater, Texas.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J6SP-379
Name: Robert William Mclemore
Death Date: 12 Jul 1974
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 82 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1892
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mrs R. W. Mclemore
Father's Name: Moses Mclemore
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Rotch
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243325
Digital Film Number: 4167681
Image Number: 330
Reference Number: 59015
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976
1920 Census
Texas, Palo Pinto, Strawn, ED 209
Enumerated 11 Feb 1920 by Thomas Peeves
SD ?2 ED 209 Sheet 2A
125-130
McLemore, Robert W Hd M W 28 M Miss Miss Miss Carpenter
McLemore Bessie Wife F W 17 M Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Jessie Sister in law F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas City JP 1, Block 1761
Enumerated Apr 8-9, 1930 by Mrs., Cam Brady
ED 57-65 SD 10 Sheet 13 A Stamped 189
120-180
McLemore, Robert Hd R $20 M W 38 M 24 Miss Miss Miss Carpenter
McLemore, Bessie Wife F W 27 M 16 Tx Tn Tn
McLemore, Ida B Dtr F W 9 S Tx Miss Tx
McLemore, Thomas E Son M W 3 S Tx Miss Tx
McLemore, Robert W Jr Son M W 3/12 S Tx Miss Tx
There was a Robina McLamore who was born in Tennessee, and was a lodger at a home in Dallas at the time of the 1910 census. However, she was listed as born ca 1884, so this may not be the same person. Her occupation was that of Secretary and Treasurer at a Telegraph office. The same Robina McLemore, now listed as a private secretary at a Telegraph office, was still boarding in a home in Dallas in 1920. The 1920 census puts her year of birth as ca. 1880. She again was listed as born in Tennessee.
The Texas Death index has a record for a Robina McLemore, married, dying on February 3, 1964 in Taylor County, Texas.
The image of her actual Texas Death certificate can be viewed online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. She was shown as Robina McLemore, born in SpringHill, Texas to John Dobney McLemore and Lesly Anne Pope. The informant was Mrs. J. Caro Russell. Her residence prior to death was 2310 South 7th in Abilene. Her occupation was shown as Secretery, retired, for Western Union, and she was listed as never married. She was buried at the Masonic cemetery in Abilene.
Tom McLemore recalls that Roland served both in the Civilian Conservation Corps, and as a Marine. He died of Meningitis, most probably while serving as a Marine.
One internet tree, unsourced, shows that he died in Colorado.
Shown as Romie "Buster" in the obituary of his brother Carl, married to a Lois.
His Texas Death Certificate showed his usual occupation as Dragline Operator in Construction. He had lived in Houston for 10 years prior to his death. He was listed as married, and not a veteran. The informant was Romie Ira McLEmore.
Rosa was interviewed by a grandson in 1941, and her detailed description of the family makeup was the starting point for much of the subsequent genealogical research done regarding the Keeton Jones McLemore family. She loved to fish, a trait she passed on to her granddaughter, Barbara Nixon.
In 1944, a few years after her husband's death, Rosa was living at 8005 Grafton Street in Houston.
In a November, 1954 letter to his niece, Pleasant informs her that his sister Rosa had recently been diagnosed with "cancer on (her) lower intestine", a fact that her sons knew but did not want their mother informed of.
1910 Census
Texas, Harris County, Houston, Ward 5
Enumerated April 1910 by Jas. H. Thomas
SD 8 ED 69 Sheet &a
(Note the scan of this microfilm at Ancestry.com was very faded and difficult to read). Walter was indexed as Marvin Dunkerly by them, with a manual correction to Walter.
Dunkerley, Walter 41 M 21 England England England Printer Newspaper
Dunkerley, Rosa 39 M 21 4/3 Tx Tn Tn
Dunkerley, Russell 23 Tx Eng Tx Apprentice Factory
Dunkerley, Ines 18 Tx Eng Tx
Dunkerley, Allin 10 Tx Eng Tx
Simmons, Bekie 71 Es Servant Al Al Al
1920 Census
Texas, Harris County, Houston W 5, ED 92
Enumerated 10 Jan 1920 by Robert A. Allen
SD 8, ED 92 Sheet 6A
218 Worms Street
143-163
Dunkerly, Walter Hd M W 54 M Emig 1891 England England England Printer Newspaper
Dunkerly, Rosa Wife F 50 M Tx TN TN
Dunkerly, Allen Son M 18 S Mass Eng Tx
1930 Census
Texas, Harris County, Houston, ED 134
Enumerated Apr 3, 1930 by Mrs. Mary T Weems
ED 101-134 Sd 26 Sheet 6A
8005 Grafton
49-51
Dunkerley, Walter Hd O $6,000 M W 64 M@24 England England England 1887 Printer Newspaper
Dunkerley, Rosa v Wf F W 60 M@20 Tx Va TN
Dunkerley, Allen K Son M W 29 Mass Eng Tx Doctor Medicine
Dunkerley, Gertrude DIL F W 23 Tx Tx Tx
Dennis, Azalee Servent F W 16 Tx Tx Tx Servant Private Home
When her husband was killed in 1863, Rosa was left with five children, all under the age of 12. She never remarried and remained focused on her family's survival during the desperate times of the Reconstruction. After the war she moved her family to Copiah County, MS and engaged in land speculation with her brother, John Thomas McLemore. By 1878 she had moved her family back to Perry County. The 1880 US Census lists Rosa with all her children living in the same household except daughter Sebelle R who had married Abraham L. FAIRCHILD. Here in Perry (now Forrest) County, Rosa lived out her life until she died believed to be after 1900 on the old John McLemore property and was buried in the family cemetery. (Hammond, "MAJOR AMOS McLEMORE", p. 2).
1850 Census
Mississippi, Jones County
Enumerated 20 August 1850 by G. B. Harvey
62-62
Amos McLemore 23 M School Teacher Miss
Rosie McLemore 21 F Miss
1860 Census
Mississippi, Jones County, Page 21 P.O. Ellisville
Amos McLemore 34 M Miss Merchant
R.V. McLemore 25 F Miss
S.R. McLemore 9 F Miss
John C.C. McLemore 7 M Miss
Jane McLemore 4 F Miss
R. McLemore 3 F Miss
Bud McLemore 6/12 M Miss
1870 Census
Mississippi, Copiah County, Page 181 & 181B-P.O. Hazelhurst
Luvenia McLemore 42 Miss Keeping House
Sebel McLemore 18 M (sic) Miss Works on Farm
John C. McLemore 16 M Miss Works on Farm
Anna McLemore 15 M (sic) Miss Works on Farm
Walter McLemore 9 M Miss
(NOTE: She was living next door to Joseph (65) and Sarah (7
0) McLemore; Perhaps her Parents? with Josiah incorrectly transcribed as Joseph?)
1880 Census
Mississippi, Perry County, Page 327B
Rosa V. McLemore Self F Wd W 48 Miss SC Miss
John McLemore Son M S W 26 Miss Miss Miss
Anna J. McLemore Dau F S W 24 Miss Miss Miss
Rosa V. McLemore Dau F S W 22 Miss Miss Miss
Walter McLemroe Son M S W 19 Miss Miss Miss
Also shown by Merritt Mullen as Roseland Lavinia. She married Lofton Fairchild PITTMAN.
Her tombstone reads: R.V. McLemore Pittman Apr 2, 1861 Mar 11, 1811 Wife of L F Pittman. We loved you, yes we loved you, but Jesus loved you more, and has sweetly called you to yonder shining shore.
1860 Census
Mississippi, Yazoo County, Yazoo City
Page 1
5-2
S. H. Sanders 24 M Overseer Tenn
Roena Sanders 27 F Miss
U. R. Sanders 4 M Miss
N. N. Sanders 2 M Miss
1900 Census
Missouri, Dade County, Washington Twp
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900
SD 6 ED 71 Sheet 5B
108-108
Ragsdale Family
109-109
McLemore, C. D. Hd W M May 1837 63 m32 Tn Tn Tn Farmer
McLemore, Sarah A Wf W F Nov 1842 57 M32 8/7 Mo NC SC
McLemore, Bailey Son W M Dec 1868 31 S Mo Tn Mo Farm Laborer
McLemore, Ella Dtr W F Apr 1870 30 S Mo Tn Mo
McLemore, Clark Son W M Jun 1883 16 S MO Tn Mo At School
McLemore, Chris Son W M May 1888 12 S Mo Tn Mo At School
110-110
McLemore, Roy Hd W M Oct 1876 23 M0 Mo Tn Mo Farmer
McLemore, Lulu Wf W F Jun 1877 22 M0 0/0 Mo Ark Ala
McLemore Family-Birth, Marriage and Death Records
Compiled by Robert McLemore Butler (22 pages compiled 3 Nov 1997)
1957-Cumberland County, NC..Died ... 14 June 1957...Roy Benjamin McLemore [b. 22 Aug 1900...F. Dallas O McLEMORE M. Emma CARTER Bk 57 pg 162 Wife Meta McLEMORE
Cemetery Records instead show his DOB as 22 Aug 1899 and DOD as 16 Jun 1957, and his registration for the draft during World War I also has the year of birth as in 1899. He was shown as a Farmer, and his nearest relative was Meta McLemore. He was described as short, of medium build, with gray eyes and light hair.
Old Bluff Presbyterian Church (Cemetery Records?)
Section VIII
2. McLemore, Roy B. 22 Aug 1899-16 Jun 1957
Name: Roy Benjamin Mclemore
Gender: Male
Burial Date: 16 Jun 1957
Burial Place: Cumberland, N. C.
Death Date: 14 Jun 1957
Death Place: Wade, Cumberland, North Carolina
Age: 57
Birth Date: 22 Aug 1900
Birthplace: N.C., U.S.A.
Occupation: Farming
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Meta Mclemore
Father's Name: Dallas O. Mclemore
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Emma Carter
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B02470-2
System Origin: North Carolina-EASy
Source Film Number: 1952416
Reference Number: v 14B cn
Collection: North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994
1920 Federal Census
North Carolina, Cumberland County, Black River Twp
Enumerated 14 Feb 1920 by W. M. Pope
SD 239 ED 48 Sheet 20A
292-307
McLemore, Roy Hd M W 20 M NC NC NC Farmer
McLemore, Meta Wife F W 18 M NC NC NC
McLemore, Louise Dtr F W 1 7/12 S NC NC NC
HH #293-308 McLemore, D(allas) O and Minnie
1930 Federal Census
North Carolina, Harnett County, Dunn Town
Enumerated April 8-9, 1930 by Mrs. Roy J. Brown
ED 43-3 SD 9 Sheet 12-A Stamped 95
218-240
McLemore, Roy Hd R $15 M W 30 M 18 NC NC NC Salesman Grocery Store
McLemore, Meta Wf F W 28 M 16 NC NC NC
McLemore, Louisa Dtr F W 11 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Ethel Dtr F W 5/12 NC NC NC
Rufus worked in the lumber yards, and in 1910, he was living in the Wilson Boarding house.
He was killed accidentally by a cousin of when he was 26. They and some friends had been drinking, and it was said that they were chasing each other on horseback with guns. Grover Eddings, a brother-in-law of Vessie McLemore, lived nearby the scene of the tragedy, and remembers tending to Rufus's body while the crowd waited for his parents to arrive.
Rufus's mother, Ruth White McLemore, was so overcome with bereavement that she kept her head bowed down for well over a year after his death. A picture of the unveiling of his tomb exists. The marker indicated he was a member of the Woodsmen of the World. His tombstone is inscribed "Asleep In Jesus - A loving son awaiting in Heaven for Mama to come."
Melba Gene McLemore notes that Rufus entered into several land transactions recorded at the Little Rock land office in 1856.
Melba Gene McLemore shows that he enlisted in the confederate forces as a Private as part of the 26th Arkansas Infantry, Company C, at Pine Bluff, Arkansas on 12 May 1862. He died in a hospital in Little Rock Arkansas on July 18, 1862. His brother, Sterling Columbus, died in the same hospital just a few days later. His older brother, John, had also died in a hospital in Little Rock three months previously.