Name James Hardy Powell
Event Type Death
Event Date 13 Dec 1971
Event Place Lufkin, Angelina, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 25 Dec 1886
Birthplace Sabine, Texas
Father's Name Richard Ben Powell
Mother's Name Margaret Martin
Certificate Number 93377
GS Film number 2223504
Digital Folder Number 005165855
Image Number 02227
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3FH-47M : accessed 21 Sep 2013), James Hardy Powell, 1971.
In her letter dated September 4, 1999, Carolyn Lockhart writes "Malichi Morgan served in the same Texas Cavalry as my John A. Powell did. John Powell is buried in a confederate cemetery at Camp Butler, Illinois with a rebel marker which is pointed at the top, so the Yankee's couldn't sit on it. He left a wife Lucy Thomas (who later married John Lee) and two small children, John Walter Powell & Emma Luvenia." A photo of his tombstone is shown on FindAGrave. It further indicates he served in Co. G, 24 Texas Cavalry.
A FindAGrave listing for his daughter, Emma Luvenia Powell, states, apparently in error, that her father John A. Powell died on 10 Mar 1868 in Jasper County.
1860 Census
Texas, Jasper County, PO Box Newton
Enumerated 1 Aug 1860
Page 32
202-202
William McMahon 25 Farmer $--- $300 La
Sittina McMahon 28 F La
John Powell 32 M Farmer $500 $200 Ga
Lucy Powell 21 F Ala
John Powell 3 M Tex
His Texas Death Certificate shows he was an Airman Second Class in the U.S. Air Force and married at the time of his death. He served during the Korean conflict. His residence at the time of his death was 3001 Hillcroft, #141. Informant was Joe Young Jr. Powell.
National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. shows that he served as a A1C US Air Force Korea, with a service start date of 12 Dec 1951.
In a Morgan Descendancy chart posted on the internet, the nickname "Jefferson" was shown for John Walter Powell. Carolyn Powell Lockhart indicates that her great grandfather was John Walter Powell, and that to her knowledge he was never called by that nickname. Carolyn indicated that he remarried after his wife's death and he and his second wife moved to Merryville. Ruby Burkett notes that If Martha Ann died on March 23, 1913, there is some confusing information here. Her family story was that when "Aunt Minnie Maysel Boyett was married to Andy Arrington Fuller on May 13, 1913, they moved into a two room apartment in the home of her Aunt and uncle Martha Ann and Walter Powell in Merryville. Martha Ann was known as Aunt Babe. Their home was just behind, what I supose, is the present City Hall in Merryville. Of course much has changed in Merryville. I can assume that Martha Ann was dear to my grand-mother, Henrietta Jones Boyett, because she named one of her daughters Martha Ann and she was also called Babe"
His Texas Death Certificate shows that although he was a resident of Merryville, LA at the time of his death, he died in Voth, Texas. His father was shown as John Powell, born in Arkansas, and his mother, Lucy Thomas, born in Texas.
1880 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP #1, 54th ED
Page 1 SD 1 ED 054 Stamped 523
1-1
Powell, J. Walter W M 22 Farmer Tx Ala NC
Powell, Martha W F 23 Wf Keeping Houst Ga Ga NC
Powell, Onelia W F 3 Dtr At Home Tx Tx Ga
Powell, Oliver W M 1 Son At Home Tx Tx Ga
1900 Census
Texas, Newton County, Pr. 7
Enumerated 19 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 51 Sheet 11B
181-187
Powell, John W Head W M July 1857 43 M 24 Tx Ala Ala Farmer
Powell, Martha A Wf W F Aug 1857 43 M 24 6/6 Ga Ga Nc
Powell, Oliver C Son W M Mar 1879 21 S Tx Tx Ga Farm Laborer
Powell, Frank C Son W F Apr 1882 18 S Tx Tx Ga Farm Laborer
Powell, Sarah E Dtr W F Oct 1884 16 S Tx Tx Ga Attended 3 Months of School
Powell, John R Son W M Oct 1886 14 S Tx Tx Ga Johu? Farmer Attended 3 Months of School
Powell, Lucy E Dtr W F May 1889 11 S Tx Tx Ga Farmer Attended 3 Months of School
1910 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP No 4
Enumerated 20 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 112 Sheet 7A
87-98
Household of Jess H and Georgia LEE
88-97
Powell, J. Walter Head M W 52 M 1 35 Tx Ala Ark Farmer
Powell, Marth A Wf F W 53 m1 35 6/5 Ga Ga Ga
xx-98
Powell, Franklin A Head M W 28 M1 2 Tx Tx Ga Farm Laborer
Powell, Minnie Wf F W 20 m1 La Tx La
1900 Census
Texas, Jasper County, Pr 2
Enumerated 15 June 1900
SD 8 ED 27 Sheet 7B
107-107
Powell, Joseph N Head W M Sep 1859 40 M19 Tx Va SC Farmer
Powell, Mattie A Wf W F Aug 1864 35 M 19 6/6 Tx Ga Fl
Powell, Robert W Son W M Sept 1882 17 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Powell, Lela H Dtr W F Oct 1889 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Thomas T Son W M Dc 1891 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Price Son W M Nov 1894 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Emma L Dtr W F Oct 1895 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Melba Gene McLemore shows him as a son of Seymour Powell and Martha Ursula Cowling. He was in the Third Alabama Regiment, CSA. After Julia died, he married second Mary Davidson Gilchrist, the daughter of Archibald McKay Gilchrist and Mary L. Davidson Mushat. They were married on 11 Dec 1881.
Name Laura Belle Reeder
Event Type Death
Event Date 14 Jun 1957
Event Placr Jasper, Jasper, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 19 Apr 1895
Birthplace Sabine, Texas
Father's Name Richard Benjamin Powell
Mother's Name Margaret Elizabeth Martin
Certificate Number 32453
GS Film number 2135738
Digital Folder Number 005145164
Image Number 00250
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K33C-RRB : accessed 21 Sep 2013), Laura Belle Reeder, 1957.
The Sabine County Reporter
November 23, 1994, Page 12
Laura "Maggie" Giles
Funeral services for Laura "Maggie" Giles, 59, of Farrsville were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 1994, at the Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home---Jasper Chapel in Jasper. Interment followed at Farr's Chapel Cemetery.
She died Thursday, Nov. 17, at a Beaumont hospital.
Mrs. Giles was a native of Brookeland and had lived in the Jasper/Burkeville area several years.
Survivors: husband, Clyde Giles Sr. of Farrsville; mother, Ruby Antilley of Pineland; sons, Clyde Giles Jr. of Jasper and David Giles of Farrsville; daughters, Judy Hall of Newton, Jo Ann Gill of Farrsville, and Helen Willmore of Alexandria, La.; brothers, Alvin D. Powell of Brookeland, Bob Powell of Burkeville, Lester Antilley of Houston, and Claude Antilley of Pineland; sisters, Judy Jacobs of Denton, Helen Herrington of Chireno, Lena Myers of Beaumont, and Vina Arbuckle of Elgin, and Marie Nowlin, Betty Clark, and Ruby Scott, all of Pineland; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2009)
The Sabine County Reporter
December 10, 1997. page 12
Lincoln M. Powell, 66, of Brookeland, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997, at his residence.
Powell, a native of Brookeland, had lived in Nederland several years before returning to Brookeland area eight years ago. He was a member of OCAW #4-228 in Pt. Neches and the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors: wife, Juanell Powellof Brookeland, a son, Randall Powell of Nederland, a daughter, Sandra Franks of Houston; brothers, Hollis Powell of Pineland, Wilburn Powell of Bronson, and Harvey Powell of Livingston; sisters, Madie Roberts of Browndale and Viola Ellis of Brookeland; grandchildren, Angelia Choalte and Eric Ramize; and a great-grandson, Mason Choalte.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec, 5, at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home --- Jasper Chapel. Interment followed at Brookeland Cemetery in Brookeland, Sabine County.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2011)
The Sabine County Reporter
October 23, 2002, Page 17
Madie O. Roberts
Madie O. Roberts, 85, of Brookeland died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, at Avalon Place in Kirbyville. Mrs. Roberts was a native and longtime resident of Brookeland. She formerly owned and operated M&M Grocery. Survivors: sons, William Roberts and Gene Roberts, both of Jasper; daughters Letta Tate of Jasper and Mollie Donahoe and Bulah Donahoe, both of Brookeland; brothers, Wilburn Powell of Bronson, Hollis Powell of Pineland, and Harvey Powell of Livingston; a sister, Viola Ellis of Brookeland; and 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Roberts. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Stringer & Griffine Funeral Home chapel in Jasper. Interment followed at Brookeland Cemetery in Sabine County.
The digital image of her actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows her as the daughter of Henry Powell, Mississippi, and Nancy Burch, Mississippi. The informant was Mrs. J. Kirby Hill. She was widowed at the time of her death, and her home address was 2345 Victoria, Beaumont, Texas.
During World War II, Minnie McLemore Morgan and Beulah McLemore Dougharty were over at Lee and Othalia's making cookies to send to the boys overseas. Minnie and Beulah were shelling pecans out on the back porch. Beulah asked Othalia how long a broom lasted her. Othalia, stirring the cookies in the kitchen, replied "Mine always last me a year." To which Beulah, looking at the floor, remarked, "Othalia, if you'd clean out these cracks that broom wouldn't last a week." (Submitted by Othalia McLemore on 7/14/81)
Although her given name is Mary Othalia, granddaughter Deann noted she uses only her middle name. Her family members also affectionately called her Mackie.
Deann also writes that "Othalia named her first child and when her Mama got there she changed his name and said, 'His name is Robert Lee.' Then when my Daddy was born Mackie named him 'Willy Gerald' (or something like that) and her Mama got there and said, 'No, his name is Billy Deryle' (Deryle rhymes with girl...'Dirl' and not 'Darryl'). When her third child was born, Mackie just waited until her Mama got there so she could name him."
Name Nannie E Mays
Event Type Death
Event Date 27 Mar 1937
Event Place San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 26 Sep 1886
Birthplace San Augustine, Texas
Father's Name W H Powell [born Mississippi]
Mother's Name Marry E Wright [born San Augustine]
Informant S C Mays
Certificate Number 17708
GS Film number 2117171
Digital Folder Number 005145571
Image Number 00938
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3H1-RQF : accessed 30 Jan 2014), Nannie E Mays, 27 Mar 1937; citing certificate number 17708, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2117171.
When he registered for the draft during World War I, he listed his occupation as Farmer in Bon Wier, Texas. His nearest relative was shown as J. W. Powell of Merryville, Louisiana, his father. He was described as of Medium Heighth, Slender, with blue eyes and dark hair. On his registration for the World War II draft, he was still farming in Newton County, His place of birth was shown as Lees Mill versus Bon Wier. When asked for a name and address of a person who would always know his address, his answer was W. A. Newton.
His Texas Death Certificate lists him as a retired farmer, and a Widower. He had not served in the U.S. Armed Forces. At the time of his death, he lived at 3141 Proctor Street, Port Arthur, Texas. Informant on the death certificate was Carroll Powell, his oldest half brother.
1910 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP No. 4
Enumerated 19 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 112 Sheet 12A
85-94
Powell, Oliver C Head M W 31 M1 5 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Powell, Trudie Wf F W 28 M1 5 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Carrall Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Hollis Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Hargis Son M W 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx
1920 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP No. 4
Enumerated 17 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 142 Sheet 5A
88-91
Powell, Oliver Head M W 40 Wd Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Powell, Corroll Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, B. Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Walter Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Victor Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Jack Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Gertrude Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP No. 4
Enumerated 18 Apr 1930
ED 176-5 SD 19 Sheet 10A
88-91
Powell, Oliver Head M W 52 Married at 27 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Powell, Pearl Wf F W 32 Married at 15 Tx Ala Tx
Powell, Carrol Son M W 24 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Victor Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, O. C. Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Gladys Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Jessie Mae Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Glenway Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, James F Son M W 1/6 [2 months old] S Tx Tx Tx
1940 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP #4
Enumerated April 13, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 176-5
136-O-100 Yes
Powell, O. C. Head M W 61 M Highest Grade attended 3 Texas Same Place Farmer
Powell, Pearl Wife F W 42 M Highest Grade attended 5 Tx Same Place
Powell, O.C. Jr Son M W 18 S Highest Grade attended 8 Tx Same Place Farm Laborer
Powell, Gladys Dtr F W 16 S Highest Grade attended 8 Tx Same Place
Powell, Jessie M Dtr F W 14 S In School, Grade 6 Tx Same Place
Powell, Glenn R Son M W 12 S In School, Grade 3 Tx Same Place
Powell, Fred Son M W 10 S In School, Grade 3 Tx Same Place
Powell, Frank Son M W 8 S In School, Grade 0 Tx Same Place
Powell, John Son M W 6 S Not in School Texas Same Place
Powell, Charles Son M W 4 S Not in School Texas
Powell, Thomas Son M W 2 S Not in School Texas
Ancestry.com. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012 shows that his brother, Glen R. Powell of Blanding, Utah applied for a veteran's headstone for Oliver C. Powell Jr.
He enlisted in the military in June 1942, and again on 25 Jun 1952. He was discharged due to his death on 9 July 1954. His miliatry branch of service was listed as RA-18 082 145 Co L 39th Inf Reg APO 696 US Army.
On FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, his actual death certificate can be viewed. He is shown as a son of Ben Powell and Mary Elizabeth Martin.
Name Preston Powell
Event Type Death
Event Date 23 Feb 1947
Event Place Browndell, Jasper, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 02 Sep 1883
Birthplace Jasper, Texas
Father's Name Ben Powell
Mother's Name Mary Elizabeth Martin
Certificate Number 7626
GS Film number 2218566
Digital Folder Number 005145066
Image Number 00866
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3S3-Q8B : accessed 21 Sep 2013), Preston Powell, 1947.
His tombstone shows that he was a Mason, and was inscribed "Gone by not Forgotten." Kay Parker McCary shows him as a son of H. J. Powell and Nancy Ann Burch. However, CR Burkhead, on the FindAGrave memorial page he created, lists his parents as Richard Ealie Powell and Mary Ann Gay, and spouse of Margarette Elizabeth Martin.
1880 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, Texas
Enumerated 17 Jun 1880
Page 11 SD 1 ED 83
88-88
Powell, R B W M 25 Farmer Miss Miss Miss
Powell, M E W F 17 Wf Keep House Tx
Powell, N. L W F 2 Dau At Home Tx Miss Tx
1900 Census
Texas, Jasper County, JP 1
Enumerated 15 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 26 Sheet 8A Stamped 197
115-115
Powell, Richard B Head W M July 1854 45 m 23 Miss Miss Miss Farmer
Powell, Marget E Wf W F Nov 1862 37 M 23 11/5 Tex Miss La Housekeeper
Powell, Preston Son W M Sept 1884 16 S Tx Miss Tx Farm laborer
Powell, Hardy J Son W M Dec 1886 14 S Tx Miss Tx Farm laborer
Powell, Benjamin F Son M W Nov 1893 7 S Tx Miss Tx
Powell, Laura B Dtr W F Apr 1895 5 S Tx Miss Tx
Powell, Evie O Dtr W F Nov 1898 2 S Tx Miss Tx
Powell, David L Son W M Apr 1900 11/12 S Tx Miss Tx
1910 Census
Texas, Jasper County, JP No. 6
Enumerated 22 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 65 Shweet 6A
Jasper and Hemphill Road
101-112
Powell, Richard B Head M W 54 m1 33 Miss Miss La Farmer
Powell, Marguriete E Wf F W 45 m1 33 12/8 Tx Miss La
Powell, Benjamin F Son M W 16 S Tx Miss Tx Farm Laborer
Powell, Laura B Dtr F W 14 S Tx Miss Tx
Powell, Evie O Dtr F W 12 S Tx Miss Tx
Powell, David L Son M W 9 S Tx Miss Tx Farm Laborer
Powell, Daniel E Son M W 7 S Tx Miss Tx Farm Laborer
Powell, Charlie P Son M W 5 S Tx Miss Tx
Obituary below was copied from his FindAGrave memorial page, created by Dennis Alan Deal:
MRC US NAVY
VIETNAM
Richard Powell, 68, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Weatherford. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday in White's Chapel of Memories, 130 Houston Avenue, Weatherford. Reverend Allen Sizemore and Reverend John Tunnel will officiate. Interment: 3 p.m. Thursday in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.
Memorials: In lieu of usual remembrances, the Powell family suggests consideration of contributions in Richard's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601.
Richard Lee Powell was born Jan. 4, 1943, in Elk City, Okla., son of the late William Donald and Dorothy Strong Powell.
He had a distinguished career in the United States Navy and retired after 23 years of honorable service.
Richard also retired as a LVN from the Middleton Unit of TDCJ.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; and step-father, Herschel Hickman.
Survivors: Wife of 48 years, YuWana Jean Powell of Abilene; daughters, Kelly Powell of Abilene and Lisa Bunch and husband, Craig, of Santo; grandchildren, Alyssa Pugh, Dustin Powell, Tyler Bunch and Owen Bunch; great-granddaughter, Olivya Pugh; brother, Don Powell; nephews, Michael Sizemore, John Paul Noel and wife, Roni, and Eric Powell; great-nephew, Joshua Noel; great-niece, Suzette Noel; and a host of loving family and friends.
R. J. "Bob" Powell, 87, of Burkeville died Wednesday, July 5, 1995, at the Mary E. Dickerson Memorial Hospital in Jasper.
Powell was a native of Sabine County and a longtime resident of the Burkeville area. he was a farmer/rancher and had retired as an ironworker with Local #125 in Beaumont.
Survivors: wife, Mildred Powell of Burkeville; a son, J. E. Powell of Mauriceville; three daughters, Bobbie Tilley of Jasper, and Frances Jarrell and Linda Sue Hobbs, both of Burkeville; a brother, Alvin "Shorty" Powell of Brookeland; sisters, Evalene Meyers of Beaumont, Vina Arbuckle of Elgin; half-sisters, Judy Jacobs of Tyler and Marie of Pineland; 16 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday at the Spears Chapel Congregational Methodist Church near Burkeville. Services were handled by Stringer & Griffin. Funeral Home-Burkeville Chapel.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, May 2009)
Ruby Burkett notes that she married Ira HOWELL, and that they raised Oliver's daughter, Gertrude, after her mother died. (Might this have actually been Lucy that married Ira Howell?)
Name: Sudie Mae Hale
Death Date: 28 Jun 1963
Death Place: Jasper, Jasper, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 78 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 02 Feb 1885
Birthplace: Jasper Co., Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Joe Powell
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Martha Ann Bishop
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Homemaker
Place of Residence: Prec. #2, Jasper, Jasper, Texas
Cemetery: Old Magnolia
Burial Place: Jasper Co., Texas Feb 1885
Burial Date: 29 Jun 1963
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2117290
Digital Film Number: 4028577
Image Number: 744
Reference Number: cn45392
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Name: Talmage Dewitt Powell
Death Date: 31 Oct 1967
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 76 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 22 Feb 1891
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Joseph Newton Powell
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Martha Bishop
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2138742
Digital Film Number: 4120492
Image Number: 00893
Reference Number: 66005
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Funeral services for Viola Powell Ellis, 90 of Brookeland, will be 10:00am Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper, with burial to follow at Brookeland Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00pm Monday, August 13th, at the funeral home.
Viola passed away August 11th at her residence. A native & lifelong resident of Brookeland, she enjoyed sewing, gardening and growing flowers. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Travis M. Ellis, Jr. of Brookeland; daughter Nora Ellis Parsons of Pineland; brother Hollis Powell of Brookeland; two grandchildren, Stacy & husband Steven, and Amanda & husband Jerry; and five great-grandchildren, Kyle, Tara, Hannah, Brodey & Brantley. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin & Molly Lowe Powell; four brothers, Elbert, Wilburn, Harvey & Lincoln; and one sister, Maddie Roberts. Services are under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Jasper.
http://www.stringerandgriffin.com
A nearly identical obituary was published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 22, 2012, page 14
Appears to have been called Hargis, age 5 months, on the 1910 census. His Texas Death Certificate lists him as Walter Hargis Powell, a resident of 402 Neil Pickett, Diboll. His occupation was shown as a retired mechanic in the poultry packing business. He was not a vetaran. His parents were shown as Otto (sic) and Trudy Powell, mother's maiden name not known. Information was his wife, Mrs. Treaburn Powell.
The Texas Marriage index shows that Walter Powell and Treaburn Perkins were married on 24 Aug 1966 in Angelina County, Texas.
His FindAGrave memorial page has a photo of his tombstone, which shows a photo of him as well.
Wilbern B. Powell, 80, of Bronson died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, at a Jasper Hospital.
Powell was born March 14, 1924, and had been a longtime Bronson area resident. He was retired from the Texas Department of Transportation. Survivors: Wife, Margie Powell of Bronson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Herbert and Linda Powell of Krum and Bobby and Peggy Powell of Channelview; two brothers, Hollis Powell of Pineland and Harvey Powell of Livingston; a sister, Viola ELLIS of Brookeland; three grandchildren Patti WATSON and husband Eric of Highland Village, Chad Powell of Krum, and Rae Ann FOWLER and husband Joe of Houston; and four great-grandchildren, Madeline WATSON, Benjamin WATSON, Ty FOWLER and Peyton FOWLER. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home chapel in Jasper with Bro. H.T. Davison officiating.
His FindAGrave memorial page links him to his parents, William Thomas Powell and VIda Lee Gibson, both of whom are interred at the Poarch Cemetery in Carter, OK.
The Sabine County Reporter
October 18, 1995, Page 9
Marie Nowlin
Marie Nowlin, 56, of Pineland died Sunday, Oct. 15, 1995, at a Lufkin hospital.
She was a native of Brookeland and had lived in Pineland the past five years.
Survivors: a daughter, Tami Leigh Nowlin of Pineland, sons, Edgar Eugene Nowlin of Louisville, Kentucky, Kenny Nowlin of Jasper, and Kevin Joe Nowlin of Pineland; sisters, Judy Jacobs of Kilgore, Betty Clark of Hemphill, Ruby Scott of Pineland, Helen Herrington of Chireno, Lena Meyers of Beaumont, and Vina Arbuckle of Elgin; and brothers, Lester Eugene Antilley of San Angelo, Claude William Antilley of Pineland, and Alvin Powell of Brookeland.
Graveside rites are set for 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Homer Cemetery, Jasper County, with Bro. Clyde Giles Jr. officiating. Services are being handled by Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home--Jasper Chapel.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, June 2009)
Obituary
(Copied from her FindAGrave memorial page)
Lucille Williamson age 94 of Denton surrounded by loved ones went home to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 4, 2019.
Lucille (Powers) Williamson was born on November 20, 1924 in McRae Arkansas to Arthur and Sudie (Barnett) Powers.
She married James T. Williamson on July 26, 1944 in Edinburg, Texas. The love of her life left to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 14th, 1997.
The ones left to carry on her memory are: Her children, son, Victor Lynn Williamson and wife Abby of South Carolina and daughter, Darla Mayes of Denton. She has seven grandchildren who knew her as, Memu, 18 great grandchildren who knew her as, GiGi or Memu and two great great grandchildren.
Helen J. Kolar, 85, of Lincoln, died 2-24-14. Born 6-11-28 in Crete to Joseph M. and Matilda (Papik) Pracheil. Retired lab tech at Beatrice Foods.
Family members include niece, Margie Schneider, Ulysses; great nephew, Gene Schneider, Ulysses; great niece, Sharon Elwin, Corpus Christi, Texas. Preceded in death by husband, Alvin; parents; one brother, one sister, one nephew.
Funeral service: 10 am Thursday (2/27) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 'O' Street. Burial: 1 pm at Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: 2-7 pm Wednesday at Roper and Sons. Memorials to the family for future designation. Condolences online at roperandsons.com.
(Lincoln Journal Star, 26 Feb 2014, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)
US World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Joe D Prado
Birth Year 1916
Race White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country Texas
State of Residence Texas
County or City Nacogdoches
Enlistment Date 15 May 1942
Enlistment State Texas
Enlistment City Tyler
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
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 Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Civil Life
Education 4 years of college
Civil Occupation Teachers (secondary school) and principals
Marital Status Single, without dependents
Height 67
Weight 129
The Sabine County Reporter
Back in Time, 1968 Thirty Years Ago
Published on February 4, 1998, Page 4
Dan Prado, executive vice president of First State Bank in Hemphill, was elected president at a director's meeting.
Her Texas death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that she was a housewife and the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Prado and Cahterine Montes. She died in after an automobile accident which caused multiple rib fractures and other internal injuries. She was married to Mr. Rom Rogers.
The Sabine County Reporter
November 4, 2009, Page 13
Mary Muzycka
Mary Prado Muzycka, 95, of Nacogdoches died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.
Mrs. Muzycka was born July 17, 1914, in Nacogdoches as a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Kathleen Prado.
She was a sister of the late Dan Prado, a longtime Hemphill resident and businessman.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 31, at Cason Monk-Metcalf's Sunset Chapel in Nacogdoches. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Park.
Services were under the direction of Cason Mon-Metcalf Funeral Directors in Nacogdoches. Online guestbook at their website.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, November 2009)
More complete obituary from FindAGrave:
Funeral service for Mary Prado Muzyczka, aged 95, of Nacogdoches will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Cason Monk-Metcalft Sunset Chapel with Monsignor James Young officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Muzyczka passed away Thursday, October 29, 2009 at the Stallings Court Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born July 17, 1914, in Nacogdoches. She was the daughter of Tom and Kathaleen Montes Prado and was married to George Muzyczka, who predeceased her in Jan 1973. They were married in June 1948 in South Plains, NJ. They had no children. She is survived by one sister Frances Prado and numerous nieces and nephews. With one special great nephew Danny Mora who cared for Mary during her final years. Mary's mother died giving birth to her eleventh child in 1919 when Mary was 5 years old and Mary's father raised the children on his own. Her siblings were
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, with rosary at 7 p.m. Cason Monk-Metcalft Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
His Texas death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, show him as a retired farmer and merchant. It further indicates that their is "no record" of the name or birthplace of either of his parents.
1900 Census
Texas, Nacogdoches County, Nacogdoches Pr, NE & W of Nacogdoches City
Enumerated 11 July 1900
SD 8 ED 39 Sheet 35A Stamped 35
626-626
Montes, Lizzie Head W F Aug 1825 74 Wd La Mexico La Farmer
Montes, Nancy Dtr W F oct 1858 49 S Tx Mexioc La
Montes, Robert Grandson m W Nov 1885 15 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
627-627
Prado, Tom Head W M Nov 1867 32 M 3 Tx Tx La Farmer
Prado, Lena Wf W F Feb 1882 18 M 3 2/2 Tx Tx Tx
Prado, Mattie Dtr W F July 1898 1 S Tx Tx Tx
Prado, Eugene Son W M Dec 1899 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx
1910 Census
Texas, Nacogdoches County, Nacogdoches Pr #1
Enumerated 11 Apr 1910
District 92 Sheet 1B
9-9
Prado, Tom Head M W 40 m1 13 Tx La La English Farmer
Prado, Lena Wf F W 26 m1 13 7/7 Tx Tx Tx English
Prado, Mattie Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Prado, Eugene Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Prado, Thedon Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Prado, Lulu Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Prado, Hardy Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Prado, Margueriete F W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
Prado, Ardie May Dtr F W 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
M ercer County, Kentucky was at that time Kentucky Parish, Lincoln County, Virginia.
In SABINE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL RECORDS, p 42, there are several paragraphs about the Prather lineage in England and Colonial America. Stephen Prather was listed as a Colonel, and said to have served in the War of 1812, under Gen. Andrew Jackson, and in the Fredonian Rebellion of 1826 at Nacogdoches, Texas.
Harry Noble wrote that "Stephen Prather had heard about the Fredonians, their proclamation, the fifteen day compliance edict, and the camp of soldiers near John Sprowl's place east of the Ayish Bayou. Because of his influence with the Indians, he was able to raise a small force under his command, all painted and dressed for war. Along the way he gathered nine white men, counting himself. The others were his two sons, Stephen and Freeman PRATHER, Ross BRIDGERS, James BRIDGERS, Sr., James BRIDGERS, Jr., Joe McGINNIS, Peter GALLOWAY, and Alexander HORTON. He marched his motley crew that night to within a hundred yards of the Fredonian's fort (two double log houses), dismounted, tied the horses, and waited for daylight. At dawn, after admonishing his men not to fire until fired upon, Prather marched his men in battle formation to the fort. At fifty yards he gave the command to charge, which they did. At the same time, the sixty Indians raised a resounding war whoop, according to the memoirs of Alexander HORTON, "a most dreadful yell."
Caught completely by surprise, and so throughly unnerved by the painted, screaming Indians, the Fredonians threw down their arms and begged for quarters. Without firing a shot, Stephen Prather and his little band had captured the entire encampment of Fredonians---about a hundred men. He set up an ambush for the Fredonian reinforcements that were on the way from Nacogdoches near William GARRET's place. He captured another hundred prisoners this way. They started a march for Nacogdoches to confront Hayden EDWARDS and the few troops loyal to him, but got word that Colonel EDWARDS had learned of the defeat and fled to the United States at Haley's Ferry, near present day Logansport. Stephen PRATHER, along with his band of eight white men and sixty painted Indians, had put an end to the Fredonian Rebellion without firing a shot. (San Augustine Tribune, Thursday, February 12, 2004, p 10 "CHICHESTER CHAPLIN: BIRTH OF A TOWN")
Name Audrey Grimm Pratt
Death Date 14 Feb 1949
Death Place Sabine, Hemphill, Texas
Gender Female
Race
Death Age 52 years 5 months 13 days
Estimated Birth Date 1897
Birth Date
Birthplace
Marital Status
Spouse's Name
Father's Name George E. Pratt
Father's Birthplace
Mother's Name Sallie Gellity
Mother's Birthplace
Informant Mrs. Fay Pratt
Occupation Farmer
Place of Residence Old Pratt House, Hemphill
Cemetery Hemphill Cemetery
Burial Place
Burial Date
Additional Relatives
Film Number 2223120
Digital Film Number 4031764
Image Number 3028
Reference Number cn 8502
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr. 1, Hemphill Town
Enumerated 8 Apr 1930
ED 202-2 SD 17 Sheet 2B
46-52
Pratt, Drayton Head M W 30 M 27 Tx Tx Tx Manager Retail Store
Pratt, Kathleen Wf F W 21 m 18 Tx Tx Tx Teacher Public School
Pratt, Lulu B Dtr F W 1 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KS85-VVB
Name: Emma Gene Birdwell
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 20 Sep 1978
Event Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 72
Birth Year (Estimated): 1906
Father's Name: Hampton Lee Pratt
Father's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Name: Mary Elizabeth Cooper
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Certificate Number: 72378
Digital Folder Number: 004962407
Image Number: 00401
Collection: Emma Gene Birdwell, "Texas, Deaths, 1977-1986"
(Research):Sabine County Reporter
April 9, 2008
Page 11
"Buddy" George T. Pratt
"Buddy" George T. Pratt, 73, of Port Neches died Friday, April 4, 2008 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.
Buddy was born September 4, 1934 in Hemphill to Henry Pratt and Bertie Tatom Pratt. He was a 50 year resident of Port Neches and retired from B.F. Goodrich/Ameripol Synpol as a Quality Assurance Supervisor. He was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church, Port Neches V.F.W. Post #4820, and a U.S. Army veteran.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with Rev. Dustin Guidry officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park.
He his survived by his wife, Henrijo F. Pratt of Port Neches, daughter, Becky Schmidt and husband, Mike of Crystal Beach, sons, Todd Gentry and wife, Cossette of Port Arthur, Gregory Pratt and wife, Kelli of Lumberton; Arthur Gentry and wife, Maryanne of Nederland, Ron Pratt and wife, Becky of Cottage Grove, MN, Chris Gentry of Groves, Mark Genty and wife, Kim of Montgomery, sister, Yvonne Grant of Lexington, MA., brother, Robert Frederick of Nacogdoches, 17 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2008)
He moved to Hemphill after the Civil War, and he and J.H. Speights were in business together. Hampton operated a store and a saloon. His two-story home was located where Perry Brothers store now is. He owned the east half of the square. He came to Hemphill with all his wordly goods tied to a kerchief at the end of a stick across his shoulder, and died a wealthy man (White and Toole, p 80).
The first family member to settle in Saing County, (he) was one of the earliest volunteers in "Cotton's Southrons' First Unit, Hood's Brigade. This brigade was one of the hardest fighting, most famous units in the Civil War. (Sabine County Reporter, October 22, 2003, Page 1 article titled "Civil War reenactment set on November Event planned at Pratt House in Hemphill.")
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Justice Precinct 1
Enumerated April 26, 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19th Sheet 5A Stamped 27
53-55
Pratt, Henry C. Hd M W 44 M 23 Ala Ala Ala Carpenter Publi
c Bldg
Pratt, Roberta Wf F W 40 M 19 Tex Tex Ga
Pratt, Harp Son M W 20 S Tx ALa Tx Carpenter Public Bldg
Pratt, James R Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Pratt, LouElla Dtr F W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Pratt, Marvin D Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Pratt, Woodroe W Son M w 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Pratt, Bessie E Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Pratt, Robert H. Dtr F (sic) W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Pratt, Mary R Dtr F W 1 10/12 S Tx Tx Tx
"(Horace and Bertie m in 1948) and they live on their small ranch, near Lowe's Marina, and raise some fine cattle. He was General Overseer of R.R. construction for the Knoxes. Horace and Bertie are members of the Baptist Church. She was formerly a School Teacher, and has always been interested in working with children. Her other interests are varied, wild life, gardening, painting, and raising poultry." (White and Toole)
James A. Pratt Jr. passed away March 1, 2009, at Nacogdoches Medical Center. He was born November 6, 1932, in Lufkin, Texas, to James Pratt Sr. and Abbie Pratt.
Mr. Pratt was retired from the U.S. Air Force having served during the Vietnam War. He loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Holl and husband, Mark, of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Gale Harrington and husband, Will, of Rapid City, South Dakota; a son, James A. Pratt III of Palestine, Texas; granddaughters, Allison Holl, Michelle Holl, Jennifer Holl and Christine Harrington; and a grandson, Steven Harrington.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Eveline Bowsher Pratt; and his parents, James A. Pratt Sr. and Abbie Lee Pratt. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors -- Wade Alexander, director.
FindAGrave shows he was married first to Sadye Smith Nelson, in 1927. She was born in 1904 and died in 2000.
When he registered for the World War II Draft, he was shown as born in Hemphill, Texas, and a resident of Nacogdoches. He was employed by Pennsylvania Shipyards, was 5'8 inches and weighed 130 pounds, had a ruddy complexin and black hair. Next of kin was listed as I Pereto.
In his 2002 book, THE MYSTERY OF LADY BOUNTIFUL, Bob Bowman writes that a $5,000 bond was posted for Lillian Knox, accuses of murdering her husband, timber magnate Hiram Knox. The bond was singed by five Hemphill men, including Dr. Tom ARNOLD, a witness for the prosecution. The other four were E. P PADGETT, a lawyer; J.P. (sic) FULLER, who owned a drug store; L.E. PRATT, a merchant; and John W. MINTON, attorney for the Know family. Another press report listed S.R. Williams as surety. (Bowman, p. 105).
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr. 1, Hemphill Town
Enumerated 8 Apr 1930
ED 202-2 SD 17 Sheet 2B
34-45
Pratt, Eldon Head M W 31 M 26 Tx Tx Tx Dealer Timber
Pratt, Pauline L f F W 25 M 20 Miss Ala Tnn
Pratt, Loyd E Son M W 1 9/12 S Tx Tx Miss
1860 Census
Alabama, Bibb County, E.Side of Cahaba River, PO Centreville
Enumerated 1 Aug 1860
Page 142
960-944
Marshall Pratt 29 M Farmer 2000 814 Alabama
Eliza Pratt 22 F Domestic Alabama
George Anna Pratt 4 F Alabama
William Pratt 3 M Alabama
Mary Pratt 9/12 F Alabama
1870 Census
not located
1880 Census
Alabama, Bibb County, Beat 5, Centreville
Page 21 SD 2 ED 3
Enumerated 12 Jun 1880
309A
171-171
Pratt, Marshall W M 50 Farmer Ala Tenn Tenn
Pratt, Liza W F 42 Wf Keeping House Ala Va Tenn
Pratt, Lula W F 13 Dtr At home Ala Ala Ala
Pratt, Mancy W F 11 Dt At Home Ala Ala Ala
Pratt, Hampton W M 8 Son At Home Ala Ala Ala
Pratt, Reace W M 6 Son At Home Ala Ala Ala
Pratyt, Nathan W M 3 Son At Home Ala Ala Ala
Pratt, Lily W F ?1? Dtr At home Ala Ala Ala
Funeral services for Mrs. Olivia Pratt Hubley, 72, of Hemphill, who died Thursday at 7:15 a.m. in her home after a long illness, was held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. She was a native of Alabama, moving to Sabine county with her parents in 1890. She and her husband returned to Hemphill about three months ago from Jacksonville, Texas, where they had resided for several years. The Rev. Clarence Howell, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hemphill, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Lovis Dunn, pastor of the East Mayfield Baptist Church of Hemphill, and the Rev. Louis W. Pratt, of Garland. Burial was under the direction of Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill. Survivors include her husband, L. F. Hubley of Hemphill; one daughter, Mrs. Jeannie Barnes of Pasadena, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Harper, Mrs. W. E. Coussons and Mrs. Giles Smith, all of Hemphill; three brothers, Horace Pratt, Lewis Pratt and Henry Pratt, all of Hemphill, and one grandchild. Out-of-town people who attended the funeral for Mrs. Olivia Pratt Hubley held Friday were: Sam Jones, Virgie Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Tell Simpson, all of Jacksonville; Mr. and Mrs. Arch Redding of Garrison, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Hubley and Mrs. H. W. Hubley, Jr. of Shreveport, La., Mrs. Nannie Pratt of Tyler, Mrs. and Mrs. Bill Pratt and daughters of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Coussons, and sons of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. James Barns and son of Pasadena, Rev. Lewis D. Pratt of Garland, and Buddy and Woodrow Pratt of Port Neches.
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Sabine County Reporter, Hemphill, Texas, with handwritten note says Sept 1960. >From Esta Lynn Currie Parker Huff scrapbook.
Olivia E. "Livie" Pratt was the daughter of William Henry Pratt & Virginia A. Hayes. She married Lawrence F. Hubley.
Ozro Lee Pratt, 90, of Geneva died at 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at Memorial Medical Center in San Augustine. He was born December 29, 1912, in Sabine County as a son of the late Mary Elizabeth (Cooper) and Hampton Lee Pratt and was a lifelong resident of Sabine County. Pratt was a retired truck driver for Holly Farms and a member of Geneva Baptist Church. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and J.C. CLICK of Geneva and Gloria and Robert McELROY of Elkhart; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Francis Pratt, who died November 23, 2003. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2003 at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home, Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Eddis SMITH and Bro. Buddy PRATT officiating. Interment followed at Rosevine Cemetery.
A nearly identical obituary was published in the December 10, 2003 Sabine County Reporter. The only added fact was that Orzo and Francis also had four great-great grandchildren.
Wilma Pratt Logan, 101, of Hemphill died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, at Hemphill Care Center. She was born April 30, 1905, as a daughter of the late Sally (Collier) and George Edward PRATT. She is survived by a niece and nephew. Graveside rites were held Saturday at Hemphill City Cemetery with Bro. Gary Leinhart officiating. Services were under the direction of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill.
Buna J. (Presley) Budukiewicz, of Braintree, formerly of South Boston and Denton TX, May 18, 2010 at the age of 87. Loving mother of Francis Stephen Budukiewicz of Braintree, Lorraine R. Sutherland and her husband Mark of Braintree, Michael K. Budukiewicz of Palm City, FL and Dennis L. Budukiewicz of Dorchester. Dear grandmother of Michelle Budukiewicz and James Budukiewicz, both of Quincy. Reposing at the Cartwright-Venuti Funeral Home, 845 Washington Street, Braintree. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a visitation period Friday from 9:00|11:00 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to Old Colony Hospice 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368 or Alzheimer's Association , 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. For additional information, directions or to leave a sympathy message visit our website www.cartwrightfuneral.com
Name Presly
Event Type Birth
Event Date 08 May 1910
Event Place Denton, Denton, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Father's Name C Presly
Mother's Name Lesly Smith
Certificate Number 48146
Digital Folder Number 004112501
Image Number 01036
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VHZJ-RMJ : accessed 24 Nov 2013), Presly, 1910.
The History of Sabine Parish, Louisiana (author John Belisle, The Sabien Banner Press, 1912) states that "in 1860 the white population of Sabine Parish numbers about four thousant, and there were less than two thousand slaves. There were few really wealthy people in the parish, and many owned not more than one of two slaves. the owners of six or more in 1861 included John Presley.
Name Presley
Event Type Birth
Event Date 27 Apr 1919
Event Place Denton, Denton, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Father's Name Walker Cleveland Presley
Mother's Name Leslie Burr Smith
Certificate Number 16546
Digital Folder Number 004517877
Image Number 00282
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X2KV-PH7 : accessed 24 Nov 2013), Presley, 1919.
His Mother's maiden name was shown as JONES on the California Death Index. He was a resident of Denton, Texas when he registered for the draft during the First World War. He was working as a lineman for South Western Telephone, and his nearest relative was Leslie Presley, his wife. He was a medium heighth and slender, with blue eyes and dark gray hair.
1920 Census
Texas, Denton County, Pr 1, Denton City
Enumerated 7 Feb 1920
SD 13 ED 53 Sheet 12A
McKinney
34
Presley, W. C Head M W 34 M Ga Ga Ga Laborer Telephone Co
Presley, Leslie Wf F W 30 M Ky Ky Ky
Presley, Ray Son M W 13 S Tx Ga Ky
Presley, Bland Son m W 7 S Tx Ga Ky
Presley, Noel Son M W 4 6/12 S Tx Ga Ky
Presley, J L M W 9/12 S Tx Ga Ky
Presley, B B Mrs. Mother F W 63 M Ga Ga Ga
1930 Census
Texas, Tarrant County, Pr. 3, Fort Worth City, Ward 18, Block 3194
Enumerated April 4, 1930
ED 220-72 SD 9 Sheet 14A Stamped 281
Peak Street
2556-86-99
Pressley, Walter C Head M W 45 M 20 Ga Ga Ga Laborer Cotton Mills
Pressley, Leslie Wf F W 41 M 18 Ky Ky Ky
Pressley, Bland Son M W 17 S Tx Ga Ky Nail Machine Box Factory
Pressley, Noial Son M W 15 S Tx Ga Ky
Pressley, J. L Son M W 11 S Tx Ga Ky
Pressley, Buna Dtr F W 7 S Tx ga Ky
Pressley, Caroline Dtr F W 5 S Tx Ga Ky
Pressley, Katie Dtr f W 4 S Tx Ga Ky
Pressley, Buna V Relative F W 72 Wd Ga SC NC
He graduated from Castleton Normal School in 1885 and studied music at the New England Conservatory of Music at Boston, Massachusetts. He was musical director for a number of theatrical companies, and in 1904 became pianist in the Strong theatre orchestra in Burlington, Vermont. He was a member of Sherman's Military Band. He worked as a jeweler and engraver.
1880, Castleton, Rutland County, Vermont, p. 58A.
Frankie J. Preston, son of L. W. Preston, age 12, born in Vermont, father born in New Hampshire, mother born in Vermont; occupation: at school.
1900 Census
New York, Clintonville County, Town Ausable
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 5 ED 3 Sheet 4A
74-74
Richard and Emma Mace family
75-75
Walter and Mary Mace family
76-76
Preston, Frank J head M W Dec 1867 32 m 9 Vermont New Hampshire NY Farmer
Preston, Linnie M Wf W F Mar 1872 28 M 9 2/2 NY NY NY
Preston, Layfette W Son W M Oct 1893 6 S NY NY NY At School
Preston, Willis S Son W M Jun 1894 5 S NY NY NY
Census
1880, Castleton, Rutland County, Vermont, p. 58A. George L. Preston, son of L. W. Preston, age 26, born in Vermont, father born in New Hampshire, mother born in Vermont; occupation: jeweler & watch maker.
Census:
1880, Castleton, Rutland County, Vermont, p. 58A. L. W. Preston, age 57, born in New Hampshire, parents born in New Hampshire; occupation: jeweler & watchmaker. Head of a household that includes wife Clarissa and sons George and Frankie.