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name: Thomas Jethro Adkins
death date: 06 Aug 1956
death place: Houston, Harris, Texas
gender: Male
race: White
death age: 49 years 3 months 18 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 18 Apr 1907
birthplace: San Augustine Co, Texas
marital status: Married
spouse's name:
father's name: Jesse Adkins
father's birthplace: Louisiana
mother's name: Sara Elizabeth Parker
mother's birthplace: Sabine Co, Texas
occupation: Laborer
place of residence: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
cemetery: Rosevine Cemetery
burial place: Sabine County, Texas
burial date: 06 Aug 1956
additional relatives: X
film number: 2114932
digital film number: 4032106
image number: 1736
reference number: cn 42595
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Thomas Jethro Adkins, 1956
Assumed to be his record in the SSDI. It is noted that the SSDI shows his DOB as 24 Mar 1919, as opposed to 25 Mar 1919 shown by Keith McGuire.
WAYNE ADKINS 24 Mar 1919 Jun 1995 88201 (none specified) 458-05-1894 Texas
Keith McGuire shows that he married Adel Alma DAVIDSON on 6/21/1939 in Roswell, New Mexico, and that were the parents of Judy Ann and David Wayne ADKINS. He worked as a Driller.
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name: William Reese Adkins
death date: 12 Aug 1944
death place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
gender: Male
race: White
death age: 31 years 3 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 09 Aug 1913
birthplace: San Augustine, Tx
marital status: Married
spouse's name:
father's name: Je...O M. Adkins
father's birthplace: La.
mother's name: Sallie Parker
mother's birthplace: Sabine Co, Tx
occupation: Log Hollar
place of residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
cemetery:
burial place: Rosevine, Texas
burial date: 14 Aug 1944
additional relatives: X
film number: 2137816
digital film number: 4029644
image number: 1539
reference number: cn 39992
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," William Reese Adkins, 1944
The Sabine County Reporter
April 25, 2012, Page 16
Carolyn Jean Woods, 75 died in the Lufkin Memorial Hospital, Saturday, April 21, 2012, after an illness.
She was born in Shelby County to Elvie and Brooksie Williams Atkison. Mrs. Woods was married to the late Fed Woods and had lived in Hemphill all her life. She retired as a bank teller from the First State Bank, Hemphill, TX in 2010, after 29 years of service.
Carolyn is survived by her son Terry Woods and his wife Frieda of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, daughters; Tammie Cox and her husband Brent, Trina King and her husband Troy and Tricia Jacks and her husband, Adrian all of Hemphill. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Ansley, Justin, Jordan, Kayla and Kyle, her great grandchild Viktoria, two brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 24, in the Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill. Burial followed in the Hemphill Cemetery.Online condolences may be posted at www.starfuneralhome.com.
Name: Frances Kay Adkinson Date of Birth: 22 May 1955 Gender: Female Birth County: Sabine Father's Name: Elvie Adkinson Mother's Name: Brookie Katherin Williams Roll Number: 1955_0001
The Sabine County Reporter
July 4, 2012, Page 16
Frances Kay Butler, 57, died Saturday morning in the M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, TX. Kay was born in Hemphill, TX, to Elvie and Brooksie Williams Adkison. Kay has lived in Hemphill most of her life and worked as a bank associate for Shelby Savings Bank in San Augustine.
She is survived by her husband Roy "Tot" E. Butler, Jr. of Hemphill, her sons Kevin Butler and his wife Lindsay of The Woodlands and Jason Butler and his wife Meghan of Hemphill, three grandchildren Hannah, Hailey, and Carly, her brothers James Adkison of Hemphill and Guy Adkison of Carthage and her sisters Linda Buckley of Houston, Laverne Craig of Hemphill, Kathy Little of Hemphill and Becky Smith of Pineland. Kay was preceded in death by her parents Elvie and Brooksie Adkison and her sister Carolyn Woods.
Visitation will be from 4:00pm until 9:00pm, Sunday, July 1, 2012, and from 9:00am until 9:00pm, Monday, July 2, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, TX. Funeral services will be at 10:00am, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery near Hemphill.
(Copied from the Sabine County Reporter website, and is worded slightly differently from the version later published in the print editon of this same paper)
Name: Guy Freeman Adkison Date of Birth: 20 Jul 1946 Gender: Male Birth County: Shelby Father's Name: Elvie Adkison Mother's Name: Brooksie Cathrin Williams Roll Number: 1946_0001
Obituary
Funeral services for Mr. Guy Adkison, 71, of Carthage, Texas will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dale Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Kings Cemetery in Milam, Texas under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday night at Hawthorn's. Mr. Adkison died December 5, 2017 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Mr. Guy Freeman Adkison was born July 20, 1946 in Shelby County, Texas. He was one of eight children born to the marriage of Elvie and Brooksie Williams Adkison. He was raised and schooled in Hemphill and Shelby County. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era receiving a purple heart and bronze star.
Guy married Deborah Jeanne Perry September 6, 1968 and they celebrated 49 years of marriage and raised two loving daughters. Mr. Adkison worked as a maintenance manager for Tyson Foods for 33 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, golf, gardening, college football, and old westerns. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Laverne Craig, Carolyn Woods, Kay Butler and James Adkison.
Mr. Adkison is survived by his loving wife, Debby Adkison of Carthage, daughters, Kimberly Adkison Richter and husband Phillip of Arp, and Kalisha Adkison Boyd and husband Jimmy of Tyler, sisters, Becky Smith of Pineland, Kathy Little of Hemphill, Linda Buckley of Houston, sister-in-law, Louise Adkison of Hemphill, grandchildren, Collin Boyd of Tyler and Kennedy Richter of Arp, numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and his Tyson Foods family. A guestbook may be signed at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com.
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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, December 13, 2017, Page 5
San Augustine County, Texas - Births 1941 http://files.usgwarchives.org/tx/sanaugustine/vitals/births/1941/sanaub41.txt
Obituary
James Edward Adkison, 74, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born May 3, 1941, in Shelby County to Elvie and Brooksie (Williams) Adkison. He moved with his family to Sabine County as a young child, and made his home in Hemphill. A truck driver by trade, he was owner/operator of Adkison Trucking and known to the majority of the community as Papa J, a name given to him by the numerous kids he coached in Little League Baseball. Saved at an early age, he was a member of the Baptist church which was located at Sturgis Mill. He attended Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Gravelhill.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Louise Adkison of Hemphill; his children, Stephanie Corley and husband James of Hemphill, Stacie Kean of Hemphill, and Stephen Adkison and wife Cindy of Willis; his grandchildren: Eric Corley of Hemphill, Alicia Bohannon of Zachary, LA, Ashley Corley of Austin, Kristin Adkison of Willis, and Garrett Adkison of Willis; his sisters, Laverne Craig of Hemphill, Linda Buckley and husband Butch of Houston, Becky Smith of Pineland and Kathy Little of Hemphill; and a brother, Guy Adkison and wife Debby of Carthage. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Ed Kean; and sisters, Carolyn Woods and Kay Butler.
Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 13, at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill from 5 to 8 p.m. Services will be conducted Monday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home. Bro. Floyd Wright will officiate. Burial will follow at Hemphill City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin Butler, Jason Butler, Jerry Little, Jeremy Little, Scot Gooch, and Gayle Chance. Services are under the direction of Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill. Condolences may be posted at www.starrfuneralhome.com.
Copied from the Starr Funeral Home website
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, December 16, 2015, page 12
Laverne Adkison Craig, age 83, passed away Friday morning, June 18,2017 in the Shady Shores Nursing Home, Hemphill, Texas.
She was born May 31, 1934 to Elvie and Brooksie Williams Adkison and was a lift time resident of Sabine County, Texas.
Laverne is survived by her son Randy Craig and wife Tammy of Midlothian, Texas, her daughter Lisa Smith and husband Danny of North Carolina, her brother Guy Adkison and wife Debby of Carthage, Texas, her sisters, Linda Buckley of Houston, Becky Smith of Pineland and Kathy Little of Hemphill, her grandchildren; Kristen Smith, Lauren Smith, Kylie Phillips and Ashlyn Craig.
Laverne is preceded in death by her husband Cecil Craig and her son Michael Craig.
Visitation will be from 5~8pm Sunday, June 18, 2017, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street in Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will be at 10am Monday, June 19, 2017 in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Hemphill Cemetery, Hemphill, Texas
Obituary from Starr Funeral Home Website
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, June 21, Page 5
Id#: 0408376 Name: Adler, George F. Date: Jun 25 1962 Source: Plain Dealer; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #089. Notes: Adler. George F. Adler, beloved husband of Louise (nee Jirousek), father of Mrs. Viola Wester and the late Elsie Dinsey, grandfather and great-grandfather, residence, 17322 Scottsdale Blvd. Friends may call at Thomas Funeral Home, 12512 Miles Ave. Services Monday, June 25, at 11 a. m.
Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, November 20, 1996
Page Eleven
Obituaries
Roy Agar
Roy B. Agar, 84, of Marlette, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 1996, at Saginaw General Hospital.
He was born June 20, 1912, in Ionia to David and Eva (Bowman) Agar. He married Louise Klinkman Jan. 1, 1942, in Marlette. They celebrated their 50?sup?th?/sup? wedding anniversary 4 years ago.
A lifelong farmer in the Marlette area, he was a member of Michigan Milk Association, Sanilac Farm Bureau and Marlette Co-op. The graduated from Marlette High School in 1931.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Agar of Marlette; a son, Keith Agar of Marlette; a daughter, Marilyn (Leon) Trainor of Snover, and grandsons, David Trainor of Mt. Pleasant and Steven Trainor of Snover. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Iva Mae, and brother, Aden.
Funeral services were to be held Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 11:00 a.m. in the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette, with the Rev. Jay Sheats officiating.
Interment will be in the Marlette Cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, August 2008)
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Name: Frank Wallace Agee
Event: Birth
Event Date: 25 Apr 1914
Event Place: Anson, Jones, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Father: William H Agee
Mother: Dee Davis
Certificate Number: 46446
Digital Folder Number: 004221715
Image Number: 00851
Collection: Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935
His FindAGrsve memorial page, created by Barton Williams, shows him as a son of William Hercules AGEE (FAG#57589813) and Parrie Dee DAVIS (FAG#57589889).
Obituary, as copied from her FindAGrave memorial page, created by Kenneth D. Bogard:
Magdalena Aguilar Ashe, 80, of Albuquerque, passed away Feb. 26, 2011. Magdalena was born April 1, 1930 in Brilliant. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Clarita Aguilar. She was also preceded in death by her husband Albert M. Ashe.
She is survived by her children: Arthur and wife Joann Ashe of Albuquerque, Robert and wife Debbi Ashe of Albuquerque, Alberta McLemore of Fort Worth, Texas; Clara and husband Cid Mesillas of Albuquerque, Adeline Vigil of Pueblo, Colo., Simon and wife Marie Ashe of Albuquerque, and Gerald Ashe and Elizabeth Salais of Westminster, Colo. She has 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will take place Saturday, March 5, at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick-St. Joseph's Catholic Church on 105 Buena Vista St. in Raton. Rite of committal and interment will follow at the Fairmont Cemetery on 500 Sugarite Ave., Raton.
Active pallbearers are Filbert "Sonny" Trujillo, Frankie Lovato, Greg Hanoumis, Robert Ashe, Jr., Ernie Perea, and Chris Perea. Honorary pallbearers are Henry Sena, Charles Aguilar, Joe Garcia, Phill Sedillo, Joseph Mesillas, and Simon Ashe, Jr.
Funeral arrangements for Magdalena Aguilar Ashe are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home.
Grand Island (Nebraska) Independent Saturday, May 13, 1967
Mrs. Rosalio (Maria) Briseno, 67, of 221 North Vine died Thursday at her home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Cathedral with a requiem mass. Burial will be in the Grand Island Cemetery. (Further funeral arrangements omitted here)
Mrs. Briseno was born Oct 7, 1899, at Silao, Qot (Gto?), Mexico. When she was 19, the family moved to El Paso, Texas, and came to Grand Island a year later. Mr. and Mrs. Briseno married in 1921 in Grand Island and have made their only home here. She belonged to St. Mary's Cathedral Parish and was affiliated with its Altar Society.
She is survived by her husband; four sons, Rudolph of Wayne, Mich., and Tom, John and Robert of Grand Island; five daughters, Juanita and Mary Ellen of Omaha, Basiliza of Washington, D.C., and Frances and Mrs. Tom Jensen of Grand Island; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Sgt. Rosalio Briseno, Jr., who was killed in World War II; three infant children and three sisters.
Eunice V. Janda, 81, Lincoln, died (7-25-06) in Lincoln. Born, Chicago (10/7/24) to Frank W. and Ruth E. (Hockert) Ahlquist. Member and former treasurer of Havelock United Methodist Church; former Girl Scout leader and volunteer for 17 years; Havelock Matronettes and Havelock Handmaids; AARP. Served as secretary of Cotner Center Board and "Chatter" editor. Former square dancer and member, Single Promenaders. Former math teacher at Valparaiso Public Schools.
Survivors include: son, Mark Janda, Omaha; daughters, sons-in-law, Sharon Nemeth, Lincoln, Barbara Janda, El Paso, Texas, Carolyn Stontz and special friend Paul Lampert, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Marilyn and Michael Kortum, Arlington, Texas; grandsons, spouses, Scott Nemeth, Shawnee, Kan., Dean and Shannon Moyer, Denver, Brian Nemeth, Lincoln, James Ott, Fort Bliss, Texas, Adam Stontz, San Luis Obispo, Calif., Duncan Stontz, San Clemente, Calif.; granddaughters, spouses, Nancy Nemeth, Lincoln, Natalie Kortum and Austin Mills, Richardson, Texas, Karen (Kortum) and Lewis Cauffman, Houston, Janelle Kortum, Richardson, Texas, Christine Stontz, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; great-grandson, Mathew Moyer, Denver; great- granddaughter, Alyssa Moyer, Denver; stepgreat-granddaughter, Lorelei Cauffman, Crystal Springs, Texas; brother-in-law, spouse, David and Martha Janda, Livingston, Texas; sisters-in-law, Viola Lackey, Phoenix, Pearl Linde, Aurora, Colo., Elaine Bates, Strasburg, Colo. Preceded in death by husband, Dale; parents; infant sister.
Services pending at Havelock United Methodist Church.
He was listed as Frederich R. Ahlschwede in the 1959 Lincoln, Nebraska City Directory (p. 103) as a salesman for Yax Pontiac-Cadillac, and a resident of Crete, Nebraska.
(Research):..Daniel Merrill Ahr filled out Registration Card A on 05 Jun 1917 in BenewahCnty ID.
Daniel: 26, was born in Decatur IN on 20 Aug 1890. He was a single student at the State College of Washington, Living in Ferrell ID; with no one depending upon him for support. He had served in the Navy for 2.5 years as a musician. He was short; medium build; with blue eyes & brown hair. Signed---Daniel Merrill Ahr
1900 Census
Michigan, Huron County, Sebewaing Twp, Sebewaing Village
Enumerated 2 through 5 of June 1900
SD 7 ED 21 Sheet 2A
25-25
Gamble, Harrison S Head W M Mar 1853 47 m 22 Canada Eng PA Cananda Eng 1865 35 Day Laborer
Gamble, Emma R Wf W F Sept 1859 40 M 22 6/6 Ct Germany Germany Laundry Work
Gamble, Ida Dtr W Jan 1880 20 S Mich Canada.Eng Ct School Teacher
Gamble, Ester L Dtr W F Sept 1882 17 S Mich Canada/Eng Ct Tailoring
Gamble, Floyd W Son M W Feb 1884 16 S Mich Canada/Eng Ct Day Laborer
Gamble, Roy C Son W M Dec 1886 14 S Mich Canada/Eng Ct At School
Gamble, Lucille Dtr W F Feb 1889 11 S Mich Canada/Eng Ct At School
Gamble, Belle Dtr W F Sept 1891 8 S Mich Canada/Eng Ct At School
1900 Census
Missouri, Webster County, Grant Twp
Enumerated 19 Jun 1900
SD [Eighth] 149 ED 185 Sheet 11B
217-217
Royer, Darius Head W M Jan 1833 67 M 14 Pa Pa Pa School Teacher
Royer, Flora L Wf W F Nov 1865 34 m 14 2/2 Mich Germany Germany
Royer, Hester E Dtr W F Sept 1893 6 S Mic Pa Mich
Royer, ARcher E Son W M Aug 1898 1 S Mo Pa Mich
1910 Census
Missouri, Webster County, Grant Twp, Northview Village
Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
SD 14 ED 119 Sheet 1B
18-18
Royer, Darius F/R Head M W 75 m2 24 Pa Pa Pa
Royer, Lydia Wf F W 44 m1 24 2/2 Mic Germany Germany
Royer, Hester E Dtr F W 16 S Mic Pa Mich
Royer, Archer E Son M W 11 S Mo Pa Mich
In 1863 With Other Germans Founded a Colony Near Bay Port
Gottlieb Ahr, for 42 years a resident of Cass City, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.O. Lenzner, on Tuesday morning, Jan. 31, the day preceding the 87th anniversary of his birth. Mr. Ahr has been an invalid since May, 1903, but his illness did not reach the serious stage until last Friday when lagrippe combined with heart trouble caused his death in the last five days.
Gottlieb Ahr was born in Graefenhausen, Wuertenberg, Germany, on Feb. 1, 1824. He came to the United States Apr. 23, 1847, and ten years later on July 8 was married to Friedericke Stoll in Philadelphia. Leaving that city after a short residence there, they lived in Bridgeport, Conn., and Hazel Green, Wis., coming to Michigan in 1863 and seeking their fortune with other German acquantinces in a German colony near Bay Port.
Mr. Ahr and his family moved to Cass City in 1868 when the town was in its infancy. Here he erected a residence and fitted up one room for a shoe repair shope and followed his occupation as a cobbler until June 19, 1901, when his companion passed away. He had since made his home with his daughter, Mrs. C.O. Lenzner.
Mr. Ahr embraced the Christian life with in Bridgeport and there joined the M.E. church, later uniting with the Evangelical society when he moved to Cass City. He was an industrious and hard working man, and as a citizen respected honesty as one of the best possessions of life.
He was the father of seven children, five of whom survive him: Mrs. H.S Gamble of Sebewaing, Mrs. S.W. Striffler of Argyle, T.H. Ahr of Ferrell, Idaho, Mrs. D.F. Royer of Northview, Mo., and Mrs. C.O. Lenzner of this city.
The funeral service will be held in the Evangelical church this (Friday) afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in the family lot in Elkland cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)
The July/August 2011 issue of the Cass City Area Historical and Genealogy Society, Volume 16, Number 4, featured an article about the Ahr family, and noted that the name of the Religious society where the Ahr's worked and lived prior to moving to Cass City was called Ora Labora, which means pray and work, and which was an offshot of Harmony, a religious commune located at Economy, PA. It was also reported that Ora Labora met with many problems, one of which was the constant sickness caused by malaria, which was common in the whole area for many years. They were other setbacks in the commune, and by 1871 the colony was completely abandoned.
Another interesting fact in the article was that Gottlieb at one time teamed up with P. T. Barnum, repairing and making shoes for the circus people, including a pair of shoes for the tiny "Tom Thumb."
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, P.O. Elkland
Enumerated 26 July 1870
99-99
Ahr, Gottlieb 46 Shoemaker $650 $250 Germany Wurt.
Ahr, Fredericke 49 Keeping Hous Germany Wurt.
Ahr, Sophia 13 At School Pa
Ahr, Emma 10 At School Ct
Ahr, Pauline R 9 Ct
Ahr, Theopholus 7 Wisc
Ahr, Lydia 4 Mich
1880 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Cass City
FHL Film 1254607 NA #T9-0607 Pg 98D
Gottlieb Ahr 56 Wertenburg Shoemaker Wertenburg Wertenburg
Joan F. Ahr 59 Wertenburg Keeping House Wertenburg Wertenburg
Paulina Ahr 19 Conn Without Occupation Wertenburg Wertenburg
Theopolus Ahr 17 Wisc At School Wertenburg Wertenburg
Lydia Ahr 13 Mich At School Wertenburg Wertenburg
The Funeral of Mrs. Samuel W. Striffler was held Monday afternoon
Mrs. Samuel W. Striffler, for many years an invalid, passed away at her home on South Seeger St., Cass City, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 4, at the age of 60 years.
Pauline Ahr was born Oct. 2, 1860, in Bridgeport, Conn. At the age of eight years, she came to Cass City with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. Ahr. The family was among the first settlers in Elkland township, saw it pass through the ravages of two forest fires in '71 and '81 and witnessed the transformation from virgin forests to a rich agricultural section. Miss Ahr resided in Cass City until 1882 when on May 9 she was united in marriage with Samuel W. Striffler. They lived on a farm near Cass City, where their children were born, until December 1891 when the family moved to Argyle chiefly because of Mrs. Striffler's failing health. Here Mr. Striffler was engaged in the mercantile business for 28 years.
Mrs. Striffler was brought to Pleasant Home Hospital at Cass City last February where she remained several months. When Mr. and Mrs. Striffler purchased a home on South Seeger St. recently, she was moved there where her death occured last Thursday.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Evangelical church where Mrs. Striffler was a member previous to her residence at Argyle. Rev. J.A. Yeomans of Midland, a former pastor of the M.E. church at Argyle where Mrs. Striffler was a faithful member, officiated at the service, assisted by Rev. Wm. Richards, pastor of the local M.E. church, and Rev. Bowman, past of the Argyle church. Songs were touchingly rendered by Mrs. Grace Wilder Harris of Caro and floral offerings were many and of a rare beauty. A large number of friends of the family came from Argyle and Hay Creek and the church never had a larger audience at a similar service.
Rev. Yeomans spoke appreciatively of Mrs. Striffler's helpfulness and encouragement in the church work at Argyle where she served the congregation in several official capacities. Among a host of friends, she ranked always as a woman of refinement and sympathy, a kind neighbor, devoted mother and a true friend, and withal a woman of heroic mould in bravely meeting the disappointments of life incident to prolonged illness. Flowers not thorns, sunshine not shadow, did she scatter everywhere.
Besides her husband, she leaves five children, Mrs. J.A. Sandham and Mrs. Angus McPhail, both of Cass City, Mrs. Wm. Moreton of Detroit, Fred C. Striffler of Caro and Dr. Harry Striffler of Pontiac; three sisters, Mrs. C.O. Lenzner of Cass City; Mrs. Emma Gamble of Flind and Mrs. Lydia Royer of New York City; and one brother, T.H. Ahr of Ferrell, Idaho. One son, Edward H., preceded Mrs. Striffler in death in 1903.
Relatives and fireds from a distance in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moreton of Detroit, Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler of Pontiac, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Striffler, Mr. and Mrs. Howell and W.H. Cooper of Caro, Mrs. Lydia Royer of New York City, Mrs. Emma Gamble of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Muellerweiss and daughter, Claudia, of Sebewaing, Mrs. Ida Held, Mrs. Henry Schust, Mrs. Sophia Housner and Mrs. Jos. Ackerman, all of Saginaw, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lagden of Bay City and Mr. and Mrs. F.H Muck of Colwood.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)
A copy of her actual Michigan Death Certificate can be seen online here:
http://seekingmichigan.org/
Indexed as Pauline Striffler. The The July/August 2011 issue of the Cass City Area Historical and Genealogy Society, Volume 16, Number 4, featured an article about the Ahr family, and referred to her as Perlinas instead of Pauline.
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 22, 1942
Page one and four
Mrs. C.O. Lenzner, Pioneer Resident, Died Here May 15
Mrs. C.O. Lenzner, a resident of Cass City for over 70 years, passed away Friday morning, May 15, at the home of her son, H.F. Lenzner, here after a two weeks' illness. Funeral services were conducted at the McPhail and Keehn Funeral home on Sunday afternoon by Rev. Stanley P. Kirn, pastor of Salem Evangelical Church. Burial was made in Elkland Cemetery.
Sophia Ahr was born in Philadelphia, Pa.,on April 12, 1857, and came to Michigan in the early sixties. Her parents, the late Gottlieb and Fredericka Ahr, were members of a cooperative colony by the name of Ora Labora, near Bay Port, where Mr. Ahr was the colony's shoemaker. Following six years residence at Ora Labora the family left there in 1868 to become residents of the pioneer settlement with later developed into the village of Cass City. Sophia Ahr attended school here with other children of the early settlers of this community.
On March 1, 1879, she was united in marriage with Christian Oscar Lenzner, Jr, and she has resided here continuously with the exception of two winters spent with her sister, Mrs. George MAST, in Sebewaing, and the past 17 months when she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. H. Lee POCKLINGTON, of Algonac.
On April 26, Mrs. Lenzner came to Cass City to spend several weeks at her son's home. After a delightful week spent visiting old friends here, she became suddenly ill and passed away Friday, Mar 15, after two weeks's sickness. Her husband died on June 2, 1927.
Mrs. Lenzner was a member of the Evangelical Church in Cass City for more than 60 years.
Besides her two children, she leaves seven grandchildren and seven great granchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. George MAST of Sebewaing and Mrs. Lydia ROYER of Waynesville, Missouri.
Relatives and friends who came from a distance to attend the funeral include Mrs. Wesley Moody and Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Pocklington, Algonac; Miss Shirley Anne Lenzner, Wayne; Mrs. William Moreton, Mrs. Tyler Wood and Mrs. George Bortz, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. A. Muellerweiss, Sebewaing; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Striffler, Mr. and Mrs. Burnell Holden and Mr. and Mrs. O.K. Janes, Caro; Dr. and Mrs. G.F. Lenzner, Bad Axe; Mrs. F. Klump, Mrs. K.M. Morris, Mrs. Clyde Fox and Mrs. A.B. Haist, Saginaw.
Because she was ill, Mr. H. Lee Pocklington was unable to attend the funeral of her mother.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
BonnieMargaret Jacob's indicates, on page 18 of her 1981 unpublished manuscript THE FAMILY BENKELMAN, that the origin of the name ACKERMANN was occupational, meaning "Farmer" in German.
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 3, 1941
Page One
Funeral William J. Akerman Was Held Here On Sunday
Funeral services for William J. Akerman were held at the MacPhail & Keehn Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon at two-thirty o'clock and were conducted by the Rev. Stanley P. Kirn, pastor of the Evangelical Church. Interment was made in Elkland Cemetery.
Mr. Akerman passed away at Pleasant Home Hospital, where he had been a patient nine days, on Friday, Sept. 26. The cause of death was uremia.
William J. Akerman was born in Stuttgart, Wurttemberg, Germany, on May 6, 1858, and came to the United States at the age of 15 years. He first resided near Forestville in Sanilac County, and on October 27, 1884, he was united in marriage with Marie Wittwer. Mr. and Mrs. Akerman left their farm near Forestville and came to Cass City in 1905. Mrs. Akerman passed away August 17, 1929 (sic).
The deceased was employed as a painter and decorator in Cass City for many years until ill health compelled him to retire. He was a member of the Evangelical Church and served the congregation for many years as class leader and as a member of the board of trustees.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. H.F. Lenzner and Mrs. Joseph Benkelman, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Herbert Blodgett of Hartford City, Indiana; three granddaughters, Miss Andrene Blodgett of Marion, Indiana, Mrs. Gordon L. Thomas of Coral Gables, Florida, and Miss Shirley Anne Lenzner, of Wayne, and a step-sister, Mrs. William Miller, of Birmingham.
Friends and relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Blodgett and daughter, Andrene, of Hartford City, Indiana; Miss Shirley Anne Lenzner of Wayne; Mrs. William Miller, Mr. and Mrs. William A. DaLee and Mrs. Merton Weaver, all of Birmingham; Mr. and Mrs. John Wagester of Pigeon; Dr. and Mrs. E.A. Wittwer and daughter, Henrietta of Bay City; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Wahl, Mr. and Mrs. William Wahl, Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Yeitter, Dr. and Mrs. G.F. Lenzner all of Bad Axe; Frank Yeitter of Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Yeitter, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, all of Harbor Beach; Mrs. H. Lee Pocklington of Algonac; Mrs. Otto Erdman and son of Forestville.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)
1900 Census
Michigan, Sanilac County, Delaware Township West Precinct
Enumerated 1 and 2 June 1900
SD 7 ED 119 Sheet 1B
10-10
Akerman, William Hd W M May 1857 43 M 15 Germany Germany Ge
rmany 1874 Na Farmer
Akerman, Mary Wf W F Dec 1861 39 M 15 3/3 Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland
Akerman, Mollie Dtr W F Sept 1885 14 S Mich Germany Switzerland
Akerman, Ester Dtr W F Feb 1889 12 2 Mich Germany Switzerland
Akerman, Mary Dtr W F July 1889 10 S Mich Germany Switzerland
1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Township, Cass City Village
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 8 ED 113 Sheet 4A Stamped 135
93-93
Akerman, William J Hd M W 51 m1 25 Germany/German x three 1895 Na Labourer Farm
Akerman, Maria S Wf F W 49 m1 25 3/3 Switzerland/German x three 1857
Akerman, Maria C Dtr F W 2? S Mich Germany/German Switzerland/German Teacher School
Akerman, Ester S Drt F W 20 S Mich Germany/Germany Switzerland/German
His Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as a son of John Akins and Mattie White, and that he was a retired laborer.
1930 Federal Census, Texas, Jasper, Pr 5, ED 12
Enumerated 19 April 1930 Wm. A. Wigley
ED 121-12 SD 19 Sheete No. 8A stamped 234
160-161
Akins, Rad R. Head M W 40 M@29 Tx Tx Tx Tx Laborer SawMill
Akins, Grace Wife F W 30 M@17 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Akins, Howard Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Akins, Estelina Daughter F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Akins, Branson M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
1860 Census
Maryland, Carroll County, Westminister District, P.O. Warfieldburg
Enumerated 26 September 1860
Page No. 189
#1397-1413
W.A. Albaugh 31 M Physician $1300 $700 Maryland
Harriet Albaugh 31 F Md
Mary Albaugh 9 F Md
Josephine Albaugh 7 F Md
Eugene Albaugh 6 M Md
George 5 M Md
Henry 3 M Md
Abraham 6/12 M Md
1870 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, P.O. Codorus
Enumerated 9 Sept 1870
Page 24
176-176
Albaugh, Wm. 41 M Doctor $3000 $1599 Penna
Albaugh, Harriet 40 F Wife Penna
Albaugh, Joseph (sic) 17 M (sic) Penna
Albaugh, Eugene 16 M Penna
Albaugh, Capitola 7 F Penna
Albaugh, Morris 4 M Penna
Albaugh, Gertrude 1 F Penna
1880 Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Wm. A. ALBAUGH Self M Male W 50 PA Physician PA PA
Harriet ALBAUGH Wife M Female W 50 PA Keeping House PA PA
Eugene ALBAUGH Son S Male W 26 PA Physician --- ---
Capitola ALBAUGH Dau S Female W 18 MD --- ---
Clinton ALBAUGH Son S Male W 15 PA --- ---
Gertrude ALBAUGH Dau S Female W 11 PA --- ---
Source Information:
Census Place Codorus, York, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255206 NA Film Number T9-1206
Page Number 101A
1870 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Mangeim Twp, P.O. Xenia
Enumerated 20 August 1870
Pages 20 and 21, Stamped 81
155-155
Albright, Amos 46 Farmer $4000 $300 Penna
Albright, Mary Ann 38 F Wife Penna
Albright, Jacob 17 M Penna
Albright, Mandilla 16 F Penna
Albright, Mary Ann 14 F Penna
Albright, Sarah Ann 9 F W Penna
Albright, Sophia 7 F W Penna
Albright, Adaline 6 F W Penna
Albright, Amos 3 M W Penna
Albright, Emeline 12 F
Melba Allen, on her DANIEL ALDERMAN website, writes that "Daniel was the son of Thomas Alderman and wife Mary Seagrave. He was born 1711 in MA. Daniel the proven son by his father's will. At the time of Thomas's death in 1715, in Cohansey, N. J., he owned an estate in Simsbury, Conn. By his will he gave that New England property to his youngest son, Daniel, who continued to reside at Cohansey. This Daniel was born in 1711 and it is through him that the name and blood came down to the southern branch of the family.
In 1745 Daniel Alderman was called in to assist in the settlement of the estate of Isaac Harris of Cohansey (Book Q, page 594, Trenton). The deceased, Isaac, was a first cousin of Daniel's wife.
Daniel and Abigail moved from Deerfields, New Jersey, Cohansey Precinct of Salem County, in the year 1755 to the state of North Carolina with their seven children. They came by water to Wilmington where they remained a short time. Along with many others who came about the same time they made their way forty miles inland to the newly established Duplin County. They selected a small tract of land on the west side of Doctor's Creek where they made their home."
Melba Allen writes that "Daniel was of normal physical proportions, always cheerful and ready to meet conditions boldly and make the most of difficulties. He was the soul of Christian manhood and while he did not connect himself with any church, he was a Presbyterian in faith and true to his family and friends. His spirit lives in his descendants. Daniel was a Revolutionary Soldier and served from the state of North Carolina. Much of his family history was taken from the Rev. soldier records."
Melba also shows his year of birth as 1748 versus 1747, in Cohansey, Salem County, NJ. The Graves Family Association website shows him as born in Deerfield, New Jersey.
Melba Allen, on her Daniel Alderman website, writes that: "He was lean and tall, somewhat negative in manner, honorable in all respects, but not demonstrative. He loved his people, his home and his farm life. He did not unite with any church until advanced in years. In 1815 he moved with some of his children to Bulloch County, Ga.; there he joined a Baptist church. He died in 1831; he and his wife, Jemima, were buried in the Brannen cemetery near Statesboro, Georgia"
Melba Allen writes that "John was of medium height and stout; he was of a serious mind, shrinking from public notice and filled with an intense religious zeal. From early life he was a faithful member of Wells Chapel Baptist Church; he lived quietly on his farm and was recognized as an outstanding wheel-wright and cabinet-maker. He read a great deal, especially the Bible and religious books. The end of life came to him suddenly while reading his Bible in his eightieth year. His wife, Mary Cashwell, was a native of Duplin County, North Carolina."
Thomas Alderman was born 11 Jun 1683 or 9 Jan 1683 (record not legible) in Simsbury Connecticut. He was the son of William Alderman and Mary Case. On 27 Apr 1702 he married Mary Seagrave in East Hampton, Long Island, New York. Nothing is known of Mary Seagrave's ancestors. The children of Thomas Alderman and Mary Seagrave: infant b. 1704 died 31 Mar 1704, Mary b. 1705, Thomas b. 1707, William b. 1709 married Abigailhe died 1759, Daniel b. 1711 married Abigail Harris in 1740 he died Oct 1785. Thomas Alderman was a weaver by trade and a Presbyterian by faith. He established the Fairfield Presbyterian Church on 19 May 1708. He died 15 Aug 1715 in Cohansey Precinct, Salem County, New Jersey leaving widow and children. At his death Thomas Alderman owned property in Simsbury Connecticut. By his will he bequeathed this land to his youngest son Daniel who is also the ancestor of the southern branch of the Alderman family (Huxford Genealogical Society, Inc. Magazine, Leola Settle, Editor, Volume XXI, Number 1, page 41).
Tommy Bargeron
721 West 12th Street
Tifton, Georgia 31794
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT August 13, 1715
Will of Thomas Alderman of Cohansey, Salem County, New Jersey, weaver; Wife Mary; children - Thomas, Daniel, Mary, William. Home farm in Cohansey, land at Simbury, New England, personal estate. Executors - the wife and Levi Preston. Witnesses - David Shepherd, Ephraim Dater, John Ware, Henry Buck. Proved September 28, 1715. Lib 2, p 37
Aug 20, 1715 Inventory of the personal estate, ?55.5, made by Richard Whitacar and John Fithian.
New Jersey State Archives 225 West State Street-Level 2 P.O. Box 307 Trenton, NJ 08625-0307
Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Vol. I. 1670-1730; Salem County, NJ Contributed to the USGenWeb Archives by Cyndie Enfinger
http://files.usgwarchives.org/nj/salem/wills/wills01.txt
Ancestry.com suggests that this might be the same person as Annie Aldridge. The obituary of daughter, Christine, confirms that Annie's maiden name was Annie Maude Aldridge.
William is shown married to a Charity on the 1860 census, a Lucinda on the 1870 census, and a Jeminah on the 1880 census. Each of the census enumerations were in Lawrence County, Alabama. However, transcriptions for only his marriages to Charity and Gemima were found, Perhaps Charity was simply a nickname Lucinda went by.
Not listed in Paddock's 1906 "History and Biographical Record of North and West Texas" with his siblings. Did he die prior to the publication date? Or could he have instead been called Sydney Alexander in Paddock's book? It is also possible that he was not a son of James and Elizabeth (McLemore) Alexander, but was simply liiving with them at the time of the 1870 census.
1900 US Census
Texas, Taylor County, Abilene Ward 3
Enumerated 4 June 1900
SD 4, ED 150, Sheet 3B
53-56
Alexander, Jim Jr Head W M Sept 1868 31 M3 Tn Tn Tn Physici
an
Alexander, Madge Wife W F Oct 1876 23 M 3 0/0 Ark Miss Tenn
Alexander, Jim Sr Father W M Oct 1833 66 Wd Tn NC NC Physician
Ward, Jim Uncle W M Sept 1851 69 S Miss Tn Tn Physician
Sharp, Ella Servant B F Mar 1873 27 Wd 2/1 Tx NC NC Servant
Sharp, John Son B M July 1889 10 S Tx Tx Tx At School
55-59
Lawler, James Head W M Feb 1853 47 M 12 Tn NC Tn Real Estate Trade
Lawler, Bethenia Wife W F Dec 1870 29 M 12 2/2 Tn Tn Tn
Lawler, Minor Dtr W F Nov 1888 14 S Tn Tn Tn At School
Lawler, Frank Son W M Nov 1893 6 S Tx Tn Tn
1910 Census
Not Located
1920 Census
Texas, Taylor County, Abilene City, Justice Precint 1
Enumerated 7, 13 January 1920 by Mrs. Burkle Wheeler
SD 17, ED 259 Sheet 6B
406 106 130
Lawler, James A Head M W 66 M Tn Tn Tn None
Lawler, Bethenia J Wife F W 50 M Tn Tn Tn None
Lawler, Jefferson F Son M W 26 S Tx Tn Tn Commericial Traveler Arating Agency
Ness, Grace Boarder F W 22 S Tx Tn Tn Stenographer Wholesale Agency
1930 Census
Texas, Taylor, Abilene, ED 7
Enumerated April 16, 1930 by Mrs. Chlor E. Fenell
ED 221-7. SD 8, Sheet 14A Stamped 76
1220 North Third
290-351
Lawler, Bethenia J Head O $15,000 F W 60 Wd Tx Tn Tn None
1222 North Third
291-352
Lawler, J. Frank Head R $40 M W 36 M 33 Tx Tx Tx Operator Dry Cleaning Plant
Lawler, Yvonne Wife F W 31 M 28 Tx La Tx
Lawler, James E Son M W 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Hazel Martha Payne, born Dec. 31, 1924 in the Hope community to E.L. and Minnie Alexander, died March 11 1999 in Oklahoma City. She married Harry Carl Payne on Aug. 20 1948 in Wichita Falls, TX. She was a retired food service provider and a member of the Missionary Council for Church, and a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include a son Larry C. Payne of Comanche, a daughter, Marilyn Wetmore of Oklahoma City, a sister Pauline Middleton of Waurika, grandchildren, Miki Dawn Barton of Clarksville, KY, Bethany Wetmore of Oklahoma, Jon Edgar, Melvin Bullard, Larry Payne, Bill Wetmore, Preston Byford, Charles Hayes and Sammy Dunn,great-grandchildren McKayla Barton and Jessica Barton. She was preceded in death by her husband. Funeral services were held in the Morehead-Goetz Funeral Home Chapel in Comanche with David Hughes officiating. Burial was in the Hope Cemetery.
JAMES FRANKLIN ALEXANDER, now enjoying in well earned case an honorable retirement from labor at his pleasant home in Abilene, was born in Maury county, Tennessee, October 31, 1833. His father, James Minor Alexander, removed from Camden, South Carolina, to Tennessee in the year 1810. His mother was Margaret Carter prior to her marriage into the Alexander family. Having arrived at years of maturity James M. Alexander married a Miss Aiken, also a native of South Carolina, whose father removed to Tennessee about the same time the Alexander family was established there. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Alexander became the parents of six children, two sons and four daughters, of whom James Franklin is the only one now living. He was reared on the farm up to the time of his father's death in 1857, after which he went to Spring Hill, Tennessee, and there engaged in the dry goods business with which he was connected for three years. At that time the country was involved in the throes of the Civil war and Mr. Alexander espoused the cause of the south, offering his services in its defense, enlisting on the 21st of May, 1861, as a member of Company F, Third Regiment of Volunteer Infantry, the company being known as Brown's rifles, for the regiment was commanded by Colonel John C. Brown. He was afterward promoted to the rank of general and commanded a division. Dr. Alexander was with his command and brigade up to the time they left Bowling Green, Kentucky, and there he was detached on special duty for service in the pay master's and quartermaster's department. He remained with the army throughout the war and was with General Joe Johnston's command at the time of the surrender at Greenville, North Carolina.After being paroled he returned to Nashville, where he arrived on the 21st of May, 1865, just exactly four years from the time of his enlistment. The next important event in his life was his marriage, which was celebrated on the 28th of September, 1865, at which time Miss Elizabeth McLemore became his wife. She is a native of Maury county, Tennessee, and a daughter of Jefferson McLemore, of a representative family of that section of the country. Unto them have been born three children: James M., who is mentioned elsewhere in this volume; Bethenia J.; and R. Sydney McLemore Alexander [Note: Unable to verify through census records], also a practicing physician at Abilene. The wife and mother departed this life in August, 1891. Following his marriage Mr. Alexander turned his attention to farming near Spring Hill, where he remained until 1890. At that time he sold his farm and removed to Abilene, Texas, where he engaged in the drug business, having purchased the stock of P. H. Carter. This store he conducted for eight years with good success and then sold out to L. H. Bradfield, since which time he has lived retired save for the supervision of his invested interests, for he owns considerable property in this part of the state. He is a member of Abilene lodge, No. 562, B. P. O. E., and is a man of genuine worth, enjoying in high measure the esteem and confidence of those with whom he has been associated.
B. B. Paddock, History and Biographical Record of North and West Texas (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1906), Vol. II, pp. 417-418.
From "Confederate Military History" page 481: "J.P. Durden . . . Company A, Forty-fifth regiment Alabama infantry . . . In the fight at Spring Hill, just before the Battle of Franklin, while driving the enemy from their breastworks, his left leg was shattered by a shot, the wound resulting in amputation. He remained at Spring Hill five months, as a prisoner, after the Confederate retreat, and was most kindly cared for at the home of Miss Lizzie M. McLemore and her brother."
1870 Census
Tennessee, Maury County, 22nd Civil District, Columbia Township
July 1870
Page 55, Stamped 645
356-369
Alexander, Joseph F 36 M W Farmer $4000 $2000 Tenn
Alexander, Eliza M 31 F W Housekeeper Tenn
Alexander, James M 2 M W At Home Tenn
Alexander, Benjamin T 7/12 M W At Home Tenn Born Nov
Peters, Eliza A 9 F W At Home Tenn
Aldridge, Kate 9 F W At Home Tenn
McLemore, Leamul P 25 M W At Home $--- $6000 Tenn
1900 US Census
Texas, Taylor County, Abilene Ward 3
Enumerated 4 June 1900
SD 4, ED 150, Sheet 3B
53-56
Alexander, Jim Jr Head W M Sept 1868 31 M3 Tn Tn Tn Physician
Alexander, Madge Wife W F Oct 1876 23 M 3 0/0 Ark Miss Tenn
Alexander, Jim Sr Father W M Oct 1833 66 Wd Tn NC NC Physician
Ward, Jim Uncle W M Sept 1851 69 S Miss Tn Tn Physician
Sharp, Ella Servant B F Mar 1873 27 Wd 2/1 Tx NC NC Servant
Sharp, John Son B M July 1889 10 S Tx Tx Tx At School
1910 Census
Texas, Taylor County, Abilene Ward 4, District 267
Enumerated 9 May 1910
SD 16, ED 267 Sheet 21B
J.F. Alexander, age 76, born in Tennessee, Widowed
was a roomer in the home of M.A. Langley. His occupation was shown as "Own Income" and his parents were both listed as born in South Carolina.
Found in: B. B. Paddock, History and Biographical Record of North and West Texas (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1906), Vol. II, p. 417.
DR. JAMES MINOR ALEXANDER
DR. JAMES MINOR ALEXANDER, a leading physician of Abilene, was born in Maury county, Tennessee, September 18, 1867. His father, James Franklin Alexander, is represented elsewhere in this work. In his youth Dr. Alexander remained upon his father's farm and attended the common schools of the home locality, therein mastering the common branches of English learning. After putting aside his text-books he became connected with the drug trade and while thus engaged acquired a good knowledge of chemistry and prescription work. He was thus employed for two years in Hillsboro, Texas, and this led to his desire to become a member of the medical fraternity so that ultimately he matriculated in the Louisville Medical College, at Louisville, Kentucky, from which institution he was graduated in the class of 1889. He then returned to this state for the practice of medicine, opening an office in Victoria, whence he came to Abilene in November, 1889. Here he has since resided, ever seeking for the latest discoveries and modern theories of medicine and surgery. He has at different time pursued post graduate work in the Post Graduate Hospital of New York, and has thus kept in touch with the onward march of his profession. Since locating in Abilene Dr. Alexander has built up a large and lucrative practice and is regarded as an excellent physician and skillful surgeon, having comprehensive knowledge of the principles of medical science which he applies accurately and correctly to the needs of his patients. Recognizing the need of a suitable place where the sick of the western country could receive proper attention he erected in 1904 a sanitarium at the west end of North Fifth street, in Abilene. This is a spacious two-story structure, containing about seventeen rooms and is fitted up with all modern appliances and apparatus, including the X-ray and other electrical equipments. The building is well furnished, lighted throughout with electricity and heated by steam and in fact has every comfort and convenience for its patrons in harmony with the lines of health and sanitation. Dr. Alexander is a member of both the State and Taylor County Medical Associations and his fraternal relations connect him with the Elks, the Woodmen of the World and other societies.
On the 19th of November, 1896, Dr. Alexander wedded Miss Madge Quarles, a daughter of William Quarles, and a native of Charleston, Mississippi. They have one son, James Word Alexander.
Found in the Handbook of Texas Online:
ALEXANDER, JAMES MINOR (1867-1954). James Minor Alexander, builder and physician, was born on September 18, 1867, in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to James Franklin and Elizabeth (Minor) (sic) Alexander. He attended the Kentucky School of Medicine and graduated with honors in 1889 from Louisville Medical College. Later he did postgraduate work in New York, at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and in 1913 in hospitals in London, Paris, Rome, Naples, and Berlin. In 1889 he moved to Victoria, Texas, then to Abilene, where he started a practice.
He opened Alexander Sanitarium, a hospital with eighteen beds, on June 1, 1904, in a two-story frame building. In 1918 he converted the structure into a school for nurses and moved his hospital into an adjacent three-story brick building with forty beds. He was joined in his Abilene practice by his brother, Dr. Sydney McLemore Alexander. Jim Alexander was credited with many medical firsts in West Texas, including the first Caesarean operation and the first two complete hysterectomies. He installed Abilene's first X-ray equipment. He closed his sanitarium in 1934 to join the staff of Hendrick Medical Center,where he later became chief of staff. He was a member of the Taylor-Jones County Medical Society, the Texas Medical Association,the Southern Medical Association, and the American Medical Association.
In 1925 he constructed the Alexander Building, then the tallest building in Abilene. That same year he established the Alexander Trust Estate, which placed most of his holdings in the names of his children. After his medical career was established, he acquired ranchland in Jones, Stonewall, King, Knox, and Shackelford counties. His ranching operations continued through his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was married twice, first to Madge Quarles, then to Anna Lee Burnes. He retired from medical practice in 1949 and died on November 10, 1954. He was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Abilene.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Abilene Reporter-News, November 27, 1950, November 11, 1954, April 8, 1956. Hugh E. Cosby, The History of Abilene (Abilene, Texas, 1955). Katharyn Duff and Betty Kay Seibt, Catclaw Country: An Informal History of Abilene in West Texas (Burnet, Texas: Eakin Press, 1980).
Katharyn Duff
Article about his estate, from The Abilene Reporter News, Wednesday Evening, November 17, 1954, page 11-B
Doctor Wills Big Estate to Grandchildren
Dr. James Minor (Jim) Alexander, pioneer Abilene area physician, willed all of his property---"in excess of $20,000"---to his grandchildren.
This was revealed Wednesday morning when the will was filed in the Taylor County clerk's office.
He died Nov. 10 in Abilene at the age of 87.
Dr. Alexander's son, Minor Alexander, was named as executor. The grandchildren are to share and share alike. The will was signed June 7, 1951, and was witnessed by L. S. Perry and E. T. Brooks.
Named as beneficiaries were the grandchildren, James Randall Alexander and Sydney McLemore Alexander, sons of Syndey McLemore Alexander; grandson Sydney Elmon Niblo, son of Lurline Elizabeth Niblo; grandchildren Martha Jane Alexander, James Minor Alexander, and Frances Marian Alexander, children of Minor Alexander.
An application to probate the will said Dr. Alexander possessed real and personal property of a probable value in excess of $20,000.
The Abilene law firm of Brooks, Fergus and Brooks is handling the matter.
Much of his estate has been divided before his death.
1900 US Census
Texas, Taylor County, Abilene Ward 3
Enumerated 4 June 1900
SD 4, ED 150, Sheet 3B
53-56
Alexander, Jim Jr Head W M Sept 1868 31 M3 Tn Tn Tn Physician
Alexander, Madge Wife W F Oct 1876 23 M 3 0/0 Ark Miss Tenn
Alexander, Jim Sr Father W M Oct 1833 66 Wd Tn NC NC Physician
Ward, Jim Uncle W M Sept 1851 69 S Miss Tn Tn Physician
Sharp, Ella Servant B F Mar 1873 27 Wd 2/1 Tx NC NC Servant
Sharp, John Son B M July 1889 10 S Tx Tx Tx At School
55-59
Lawler, James Head W M Feb 1853 47 M 12 Tn NC Tn Real Estate Trade
Lawler, Bethenia Wife W F Dec 1870 29 M 12 2/2 Tn Tn Tn
Lawler, Minor Dtr W F Nov 1888 14 S Tn Tn Tn At School
Lawler, Frank Son W M Nov 1893 6 S Tx Tn Tn
1910 Census
Not located
1920 Census
Texas, Taylor County, Abilene, Justice Precinct 1
Enumerated 27 January 1920 Mrs. Bessie Lee Piguet
SD 17, ED 261 Sheet 15 A
Alexander Sanitarium
Alexander, James M Head M W 51 D Tn Tn Tn Doctor Surgical
Burns, Anna L Nurse F W 25 S Tx Tx Tx Head Nurse Sanitarium
Gilliam, Ora Belle F W 22 S Tx Tn Tn Nurse Sanitarium
Shomber, Ruby J F W 21 S Kansas Ohio Mo Nurse Sanitarium
Marr, Johnie F W 19 S Tx Mo Tx Nurse Sanitarium
Davis, Mamie F W 22 S Tx Ark Tx Nurse Sanitarium
Galiespane, Abbie F W 33 Wd Tx Al Tx Nurse Sanitarium
Cayle, Minnie M F S 17 S Tx Tx Tx Nurse Sanitarium
Ford, Dick M B 24 S Tx Tx Tx Servant Sanitarium
Bennett, Howard M B 25 S Colo Colo Colo Cook Sanitarium
Bennett, Rosey F B 28 M Tx Tx Tx Servant Sanitarium
1930 Census
Texas, Taylor Abilene City
Enumerated April 10, 1930 by Mrs. Gertrude L. Sands
ED 221-10 SD 8 Sheet 12A Stamped 108
602 Victoria
251-293
Alexander, James M Hd O $10,000 M W 61 M 53 Tn Tn Tn Surgeon Hospital
Alexander, Anna L Wife F W 39 M 31 Tx Tx Tx None
Alexander, Lurline Adopted Dtr F W 16 S ??? Tn Tx [Married a NIBLO]
Alexander, Sydney M Son M W 6 S Tx Tn Tx
Name: Lora Flossie Mclemore
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Film Number: 2051650
Reference Number: 9546
Collection: Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974
Rozella Payne Coggin emailed that: "Lora Flossie Alexander was my grandmother. Her birthdate was March 17, 1898. She always added two years to the present to get her age. She died on April 1, 1971. My Grandparents had six children. I am not sure of their birth/death dates or the exact birth order but they were
(1) John Curtis (J.C.) McLemore
Teresa McLemore and Jeanene McLemore
(2) Chatterson ____ McLemore
Doris Jean McLemore & Ronald Wayne McLemore
(3) Hadassah Florissia McLemore Payne
Rozella, Patricia Ann, Glenda Gail, Donald Ray, &
Janet Sue Payne
(4) Obidiah Nephiah McLemore No Children
(5) Dillard Edison (D.E.) McLemore
McLin Able McLemore, III, John Paul, Lora Sueanne
McLemore Hobbs, Dillard, & Lance McLemore
(6) Ola Myrle McLemore Hill (Only surviving child)
Howard Lee Hill & Virginia Lynn Hill Dohrman
My mother (Hadassah) married Hershel Nolan Payne on August 14, 1943 at Fort Rucker, Alabama. He died on December 16, 1959.
Assumed to be named in honor of his Uncle, R. Sydney McLemore Alexander (I).
Sydney Alexander II died on the Alexander Ranch near Truscott, Texas, in Knox County, some 100 miles north of Abilene. (Note from Sydney M. Alexander III, April 2019)
1900 Census
Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City Twp
Enumerated 16 June 1900
SD 77 ED 29 Sheet 16B
U. Washington (Anderson Hotel)
100-346-372
Alexander, Thomas A Hd Dec 1860 39 M M8 Iowa Ohio Ohio Hot
el Keeper
Alexander, Nellie P Wf Apr 1868 32 M M8 3/3 Illinios Ohio Ohio
Alexander, Maurice A Son Aug 1896 3 S Minnesota Iowa Illinois
Alexander, Katherine M Dtr Dec 1897 2 S Minnesota Iowa Illinois
Alexander, Francis P Son June 1899 11/12 S Minnesota Iowa Illinois
Hotel Employees and guest too numerous to list
SABINE COUNTY REPORTER 15 January 1997 "Back In Time--1982 Fifteen Years Ago" Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Alford of the Fairmount community marked their 50th wedding anniversary.
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP One
Enumerated 6 Feb 1920
SD 226 ED 168 Sheet 29A
Bayou Road
570-592
Alford, Adrian C Head M W 26 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Alford, Ada A Wf F W 30 M Tx Ga Tx
Alford, Elma A Son M W 3 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Alford, Thelma A Dtr F W 3 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated April 25, 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 15A Stamped 37
27-27
Alford, Adron C Head M W 36 M19jTx Tx Tx Farmer
Alford, Ada A Wf F W 40 M 23 Tx Tx Tx
Alford, Elmer A Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Alford, Thelma A Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Barbara Yancey Dore shows her as a daughter of Britton ALFORD and Arlethia "Lethia" HARRIS.
The daughter of William Theodore Alford and Margaret Maximillian of Sabine Parish, by this same name, would have been too young to be his wife, as her date of birth was around 1876.
Per "Shelby County, Texas in the Civil War" compiled by Kathryn Hooper Davis and Carolyn Reeves Ericson, Civil War Veteran, Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Shelby County. Private, Company F, 11th Texas Infantry. Enlisted 14 July 1862 at Camp Clough. Pension #16522. Parents Isham and Sylvia Ann (Hodges) Alford. In Texas since 1854. Left the service on 31 October 1862 "sick at home on furlo."
1880 Census
Texas, Sabine County,
Enumerated 22 Jun 1880
Page 8 D., SD 1, ED 85
76-77
Alford, Allen J. W M 35 Farmer Ala Geo Ala
Alford, Nancy A. W F 24 Wf Keeping House Miss Geo Geo
Alford, Lee E W M 8 Son Tx
Alford, Ovada W F 7 Dtr Tx
Alford, Benjamin W M 2 Son Tx
Alford, Laura W F 9/12 Born Sept Dtr Tx
Alford, Amanda W F 18 Servant Farm Laborer Tx
1900 Census
Texas, Shelby County, JP 3
Enumerated 13 June 1900
SD 8 ED 88 Sheet 12A
180-184
Alford, Allen Hd W M Feb 1845 55 M 30 Ala Ga Ala Farmer
Alford, Nancy Wf W F Aug 1852 48 M 30 11/8 Miss Miss Miss
Janice Smith shows that her married Bessie Mae SMITH. Virgie Speights wrote, in her June 11, 1964 "Old Timers of Sabine County" column, that B. A. Alford had been a member of the Hemphill City Council.
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Name: Benjamin Allen Alford
Death Date: 08 Apr 1972
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 55 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 12 Oct 1916
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: George Alford
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Clara Chambers
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2223768
Digital Film Number: 4005476
Image Number: 03114
Reference Number: 30926
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Janice Smith shows that he married first Addie Bell CANNON on 20 Feb 1897 in Shelby County and second Clara BAKER on 1 Jun 1920, in Center, Shelby County. He had 12 children by Addie Bell, and two more by Clara.
1880 Federal Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Oc
cupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Burtis ALFORD Self M Male W 31 TX Farmer AL AL
Lizzie ALFORD Wife M Female W 26 MS Keeps House MS MS
Carrie ALFORD Dau S Female W 10 TX At Home TX MS
Isam ALFORD Son S Male W 9 TX TX MS
Preston ALFORD Son S Male W 7 TX TX MS
Geo. W. ALFORD Son S Male W 1 TX TX MS
Robert ALFORD Other S Male B 16 TX Wks On Farm TX TX
Source Information:
Census Place Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas
Family History Library Film 1255325 NA Film Number T9-1325
Page Number 240D
Janice Smith shows that he descends from Thomas>Isham>Baldy>Isham.
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name: Clarence V. Alford
death date: 24 Oct 1930
death place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
gender: Male
race: White
death age: 42 years 11 months 10 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 14 Nov 1887
birthplace: Sabine Co., Tex
marital status: Married
spouse's name:
father's name: Thomas R. Alford
father's birthplace: Miss
mother's name: Sallie Collier
mother's birthplace: Miss
occupation: Laborer
place of residence: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
cemetery: Jeneva
burial place:
burial date: 25 Oct 1930
additional relatives:
film number: 2135427
digital film number: 4141698
image number: 1889
reference number: 50334
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Clarence V. Alford, 1930
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name: Daniel Alexander Alford
death date: 28 Jun 1970
death place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
gender: Male
race:
death age: 76 years
estimated birth date: 1894
birth date:
birthplace:
marital status:
spouse's name:
father's name: Thomas Alford
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Sally Collier
mother's birthplace:
occupation:
place of residence:
cemetery:
burial place:
burial date:
additional relatives:
film number: 2218857
digital film number: 4169069
image number: 2851
reference number: 51977
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Daniel Alexander Alford, 1970
1930 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, San Augustine Precinct, San Augustine Town
Enumerated April 21, 1930
ED 203-1 SD 19 Sheet 8B
210-220
Alford, Daniel Head M W 36 M 19 Tx Tx Miss Manager Oil Co
Alford, Vera Wf F W 33 M 16 Tx Tx Tx
Alford, Virgil Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Alford, Foy Son M W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Alford, Dorette Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx