1940 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Codorus
Enumerated 13 Apr 1940
SD 22 SD 67-5 Sheet 2B
35 O 1000
Cramer, V H Head M W 31 m No 8 Pa York Pa Farmer
Cramer, Eva E Wf F W 20 M No 8 Pa York Pa
Cramer, Harold L Son M W 2 S Pa
Cramer, Charrloet M Dtr F W 1 S Pa
Cramer, Harry L Lodger M W 15 S Md York Pa
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Name: Victor J. Cramer
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 25 Jan 1893
Event Place: Pleasant Township, Van Wert, Ohio
Registration Date:
Registration Place:
Gender: Male
Race: White
Father's Name: Rolph Cramer
Father's Titles and Terms:
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Effie A. Longsworth
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Additional Relatives:
Reference ID: p. 82
GS Film number: 1015857
Digital Folder Number: 004017431
Image Number: 00077
Collection: Victor J. Cramer, "Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003"
1940 Census
Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Ward 1
Enumerated 12 Apr 1940
SD 4 D 94-2 Sheet 11B
Lawndale
1929-248 R 60
Cramer, Victor J Head M W 47 M H-4 Oh Same Place Distributor Building Matls
Cramer, Marguerite E Wf F W 48 M C-2 Ind Same Place Exec Secy Sanatorium
Cramer, Maxine A Dtr F W 8 S Ind Same Place
Nesbitt, Anna M Servant F W 27 S H-3 Ind LaGrange Ind Maid Private Home
When he registered for the draft during the first World War, he was a resident of Irvington, Alameda County, California, where his occupation was shown as "Farming & Plumbing", and he was self employed. His nearest relative was his wife, Fannie B. Cramer. Vincent was shown as of medium heighth and build, with blue eyes and light hair.
Wedding Announcement
From the Mann, Scherer, Hoepf (Hepp) and Busam Tree on Ancestry.com
The wedding of Miss Fanny B. Cash and Vincent M. Cramer was solemnized yesterday at St. Mary's Catholic church, Rev. Father Dempsey officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ida B. Cash of Taylor Terrace, and has a host of friends in this city where she has spent her girlhood. The ceremony was witnessed by but a few friends and relatives. The wedding breakfast was served at The Hotel St. Mark, after which Mr. and Mrs. Cramer left for Oklahoma City, where the groom is established in business and where they will reside.
Obituary
From the Mann, Scherer, Hoepf (Hepp) and Busam Tree on Ancestry.com
A Requiem Mass for Vincent M. Cramer, who died Thursday at a Fremont convalescent home, will be offered at 10 a.m. today in St. Joseph's Church in Fremont. A native of Huntington, Ind., he was the husband of the late Sammie Cramer and brother of Trula Cowan of Mission San Jose. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont.
She appears to have been a daughter of John and Eva Cramer of Illinois. This family can been found on the 1910 census in Willow Branch, Platt County, Illinois. John was born in Illinois, as were both parents. He was age 49. Eva, age 45, was also born in Illinois, as were both her parents. Children in the home were Ben, 22, Reed, 17, Robert, 16, Vivian, 11, Edna, 9, Charles, 6, and Jacob, age 2.
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name: Wesley Ray Cramer
gender: Male
baptism/christening date:
baptism/christening place:
birth date: 26 Oct 1883
birthplace: Hopewell, Seneca, Ohio
death date:
name note:
race: White
father's name: Charles Cramer
father's birthplace:
father's age:
mother's name: Alice Shafner
mother's birthplace:
mother's age:
indexing project (batch) number: C03948-4
system origin: Ohio-EASy
source film number: 388651
reference number: v 3 p 30
Collection: Wesley Ray Cramer, "Ohio, Births and Christenings, 1821-1962"
William was not listed as a child of John and Catherine (Schlote) Cramer in the BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF VAN WERT COUNTY, however, he was shown as a son in SENECA COUNTY BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. It appears he is a child of John and Catherine, based both on the biography of his eldest brother, Daniel, and the fact that Daniel lived with him in 1880, and was listed as his brother.
He was a member of the Ebenezer Chapel Society, Bettsville, incorporated May 19, 1865.
1880 Census
Ohio, Seneca County, Loudon Township
Enumerated 14 Jun 1880
Page 23 SD 1 ED 197
189-194
Cramer, William W M 49 Runs Saw Mill Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Charlotte W F 42 Wf Keepign house Ohi Ohio Pa
Cramer, William A W M 20 Son Works in Saw Mill Ohio Pa Ohio
Cramer, Mary J W F 18 Dtr At Home Ohio Pa Ohio At home
Cramer, Morgan S W M 16 Son Works in Saw Mill Ohio Pa Ohio
Cramer, John J W M 12 Son At home Ohio Pa Ohio
Cramer, Nettie A W F 11 Dtr At Hoem Ohio Pa Ohio
Cramer, Anna I W F 8 Dtr Ohio Pa Ohio
Cramer, Allie S W F 4 Dtr Ohio Pa Ohio
Cramer, Irvin (??? maybe misheard Vernon) W M 7/12 Nov Son Ohio Pa Ohio
Cramer, Daniel W M 63 Brother Farmer Pa Pa Pa
1900 Census
Ohio, Seneca County, Fostoria Ward 5, Loudon Twp
Enuemrated 11 Jun 1900
SD 12 ED 113 Sheet 11B
East Crocker Street
256-252-292
Cramer, William Head W M Mch 1831 69 m43 Pa Pa Pa Dealer Lumber
Cramer, Charlotte Wf W F Dec 1837 62 M 43 10/9 Oh Oh Pa
Cramer, Allie C Dtr W F Apr 1877 23 S Oh Pa Oh Milliner
Cramer, Fredie V Son W M Nov 1879 20 S Oh Pa Oh Stationary Engineer
Cramer, Daniel Brother W M Aug 1816 83 S Pa Pa Pa
1910 Census
Ohio, Seneca County, Fostoria Ward 4, Pr. B
Enumerated 23 and 25 Day Apr 1910
SD 12 ED 163 Sheet 7B
East Crocker Street
259-169-175
Cramer, William Had m W 79 m1 51 Pa Pa Pa Own Income
Cramer, Charlott Wf F W 72 m1 53 10/9 Oh Ph Pa
Cramer, Fred Son m W 28 S Oh Pa Oh Fireman Locomotive
Pace, Ralph Lodger M W 25 S Oh Oh Oh Laborere ??? House RR
Cline, Frank Lodger M W 30 m1 3 Oh Oh Oh Fireman Switch Engine
Copied from the Ancestry.com Message Board for Huntington County, Indiana
From Biographical Memoirs of Huntington County, 1901, pages 389-390
William A. Cramer, one of the progressive farmers of Jefferson township, Huntington county, Indiana, was born in York county, Pennsylvania, July 5, 1854. The Cramers are a fighting family, the great-grandfather being a soldier in the Revolution and three uncles taking part in the late Rebellion....
William Cramer was the second child and only son, and remained on the farm with his father until the death of the latter, in fact has always been a resident of this farm. He had been taught in his childhood to save his money and not spend it foolishly, and he still has two hundred cents which he had thus saved up to his tenth year. When he began to do for himself his supply of clothing was very meager, and his early training kept him from indulging in extravagant purchases or unwise investments. He secured employment by the month, receiving from twenty to twenty-six dollars for his work, and by the time he was twenty-three years of age he had saved one thousand dollars.
About this time, in 1877, he led to the altar Miss Catherine Cross, invested his thousand dollars in land, settled down to farming and stock raising, and has now two hundred and forty-four acres, all under cultivation. Mrs. Cramer is a lady of much kindness of heart and many excellent characteristics. Her parents were of German descent and came to Huntington county, Indiana, at an early day, moving from Fairfield county, Ohio.
Mr. Cramer continued to buy land, going in debt for it, but always paying his notes before they fell due and keeping his credit at the highest point. He was also largely interested in stock raising, his especial hobby being hogs. He is much interested in sheep and raises the famous Shropshire breed. He has also raised some cattle, but his interest centers principally in hogs as it is from them he received the greater part of his income. Fully two-thirds of the money and land saved by him represents the price he has received from the sale of hogs. He clears from four hundred to five hundred dollars per year on them. He has cleared over fifty acres of land and is considered one of the finest and most capable farmers in Jefferson township. He has leased one hundred and ten acres of his land to the Fearless Oil Company, at an annual rental of one hundred and twenty dollars, has three wells in operation, and his royalty from these is ten dollars a month. The company is anxious to lease the balance of his land. The children of Mr. Cramer are three in number, viz.: Clinton, who was born June 6, 1881; Joseph L., born August 23, 1882; and Alverdie, born April 3, 1884.
Mr. Cramer is not member of any religious organization, but leans toward the German Reformed church and is upright and honorable in all walks of life. He has been an enthusiastic Republican up to the late presidential election (1900), when he gave his vote to the Democratic nominee. He is fond of hunting and fishing and usually makes two or three trips each year to Webster lake and other places, where the fishing is superb, bringing back a nice string of the finny tribe as a trophy of his success. He is also a good shot and considered a very successful nimrod.
His mother, Maria (Brenaman) Cramer, was born in York county, Pennsylvania, where she was reared to womanhood and also married. Her people coming direct from Germany and locating in York county, Pennsylvania, where her father died, the mother passing away in Indiana.
Mrs. Cramer, since the death of her husband, sold out her interests and has since loaned her money, realizing several hundred dollars therefrom. She still remains a widow, refusing many proposals of marriage since her husband's demise.
1900 Census
Indiana, Huntington County, Jefferson Twp
Enumerated 25 Jun 1900
SD 11 ED 83 Sheet 14B
296-307
Hanna, Wallace H Head W M March 1856 44 M 22 Oh Oh Oh Farmer
Hanna, Anna M Wf W F March 1857 43 M 22 1/1 Ind Pa Pa
Hanna, Noah Son W M March 1879 21 S Ind Oh Ind Farmer
Cramer, Maria Mother-in-law W F Jun 1855 65 Wd 3/3 Pa Pa Pa
297-308
Cramer, William Head W M July 1854 45 m 22 Pa Pa Pa Farmer
Cramer, Catharine Wf W F Feb 1853 47 M 22 6/3 Oh Va Oh
Cramer, Clinton A Son W M Jun 1881 19 S Ind Pa Oh Farm Laborer
Cramer, Joseph L Son W M Aug 1882 17 S Ind Pa Oh Farm Laborer
Cramer, Alverda m Dtr W F Apr 1854 16 S Ind Pa Ohio
1910 Census
Indiana, Huntington County, Jefferson
Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
SD ED 100 Sheet 5B
133-134
Cramer W A Head M W 55 M1 32 Pa Pa Pa Farmer
Cramer, Cathern Wf F W 57 m1 32 6/3 Oh Va Oh
Cramer, Joseph L. Son M W 21 S Ind Pa Oh Laborer Odd Jobs
135-136
Cramer, Clinton Head M W 28 m1 6 Ind Pa Oh Farmer
Cramer, Lizzie Wf F W 26 m1 6 3/3 Ind Oh Oh
Cramer, Edna Dtr F W 5 S Ind Ind Ind
Cramer, William Son M W 3 S Ind Ind Ind
Cramer, Ruth Dtr F W 2 S Ind Ind Ind
1920 Census
Indiana, Huntington County, Jefferson
Enumerated 5 and 6 Jan 1920
SD 11 ED 122 Sheet 21B
21-22
Cramer, William Head M W 65 M Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Catherine Wf F W 66 M Oh Va Oh
22-23
Cramer, Clinton Head M W 38 M Ind Pa Oh Farmer
Cramer, Elizabeth Wf F W 36 M Ind Oh Oh
Cramer, Edna Dtr F W 15 S Ind Ind Ind
Cramer, William Son M W 13 S Ind Ind Ind
Cramer, Ruth Dtr F W 12 S Ind Ind Ind
Cramer, Jessie Son M W 8 S Ind Ind Ind
1930 Census
Indiana, Huntington County, Jefferson Twp
Enumerated 24 Apr 1930
ED 35-15 SD 4 Sheet 7B
201-201
Cramer, Clinton Head M W 48 m 21 Ind Ind Oh Farmer
Cramer, Elizabeth Wf F W46 M 20 Ind Oh OH
Cramer, William A Son M W 23 S Ind Ind Ind Laborer Farm
Cramer, Jessie L Dtr F W 19 S Ind Ind Ind
202-202
Cramer, William A Head M W 75 Wd 23 Pa Pa Pa Farmer
1930 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Codorus
Enumerated April 4-7. 1930
SD 67-5 SD 25 Sheets 1B and 2A
27-27
Cramer, William Head M W 47 m 32 Pa Pa Pa Farmer
Cramer, Austie L Wf F W 45 m 14 Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Carrol W Son M W 10 S Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Helen Dtr F W 8 S Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Beulah Dtr F W 6 S Pa Pa Pa
Cooper, Hewey StepSon M W 14 S Pa Pa Pa
Name: Wm. Henry Cramer
Death date: 02 Apr 1919
Death place: Bloomdale, Wood, Ohio
CoD Cancer of face
Birth date: 11 Apr 1856
Birthplace: Ohio
Age at death: 63 years
Gender: Male
Marital status: Married
Race or color: Caucasian
Street address:
Occupation: Engineer And Fireman
Residence:
Burial date: 04 Apr 1919
Burial place: Fostoria, O.
Cemetery name:
Spouse's name: (Ada Elizabeth Dailey m. ca. 1878)
Father's name: Wm. Henry Cramer
Father's birthplace: Pa.
Mother's name: Jane Richard(s)
Mother's birthplace: Ohio
Inf Mrs Ada Cramer
GSU film number: 1984694
Digital GS number: 4021938
Image number: 1430
Reference number: fn 30491
Collection: Ohio Deaths 1908-1953
1880 Census
Michigan, Ionia County, Odessa Twp
Enumerated 4 Jun 1880
Page 13 SD 2 ED 103 Stamped 317A
112-116
Bushnell, Delas W M 39 Farmer Mich Con Con
---/117
Cramer, Henry W M 23 Husband M Laborer Oh Pa Oh
Cramer, Ada W F 20 Wf M Keeping House Mich Oh Oh
Cramer, Eugene W M 2/12 March Son Mihc Oh Oh
1900 Censusu
Ohio, Wood County, Bloom Twp, Bloomville
Enumerated 1 Jun 1900
SD 208 ED 136 Sheet 14A
Mapel Street
292-302 (16-16 was written first, and crossed through)
Cramer, William H Hd W M Apr 1856 44 M 21 Oh Oh Oh Engineer (gristmill)
Creamer, Ada E Wf W F Feb 1860 40 m 21 4/3 Mich Oh Oh
Cramer, Eugene O Son M W Mar 1880 20 S Mich Oh Mich Day Laborer
Cramer, Earl R Son W M July 1883 16 S Mich Oh Mich At School
Cramer, Ruth M Dtr W F Sept 1895 4 S Oh Oh Mich
1910 Census
Ohio, Wood County, Bloom Twp, Bloomville
Enumerated 26 and 28 Apr 1910
SD 8 ED 179 Sheet 17A
Maple Street
150
Cramer William H Hd M W 54 M1 31 Oh Pa Oh Engineer Electric Light Fact?
Cramer, Ada E Wf F W 50 m1 31 5/4 Mich Oh Oh
Cramer, Ruth M Dtr F W 14 S Oh Oh Mich
Cramer, Olaf C Son M W 8 S O Oh Mich
Graham, William Boarder M W 21 S Oh US US Ditching Farm
John A. Cramer emailed, in October 2012, that William worked for Perfect Circle Piston Rings; my father (John W. Cramer, son of Ralph Cramer) indicates that he was at one time Vice President of Engineering.
The son of Melvin Elbert CRAVEN and Julia Ann JOHNSON. Teri Stuart has a photo of him that appears to have been taken while he served in the U.S. Navy.
1930 Census
Texas, Briscoe County, JP 4
Enumerated April 4, 1930
ED 23-6 SD 2 Shset 2B
36-41
Craven, Melvin E Head M W 55 m21 Mo Ind Iowa Farmer
Craven, Julia A Wf F W 43 m 18 Ark Tenn La
Dodson, Ola G Dtr F W 23 D Ok Mo Ark
Craven, Millie E Dtr F W 19 S Ok Mo Ark
Craven, Rosa E Dtr F W 15 S Ok Mo Ark
Craven, Roy E Son M W 11 S Ok Mo Ark
Craven, Mabel U Dtr F W 8 S Tx Mo Ark
Craven, James C Son M W 5 S Tx Mo Ark
Craven, Elvin E Son M W 3 5/12 S Tx Mo Ark
Dodson, Adrian E Grandson M W 5 S Tx Ok Ok
1940 Census
Texas, Swisher County, JP 4, Vigo Park Village
Enumerated April 17, 1940
ED 219-18 Sheet 3B
O 5000
Cramer, Melvin E Head M W 65 M Mo Vigo Park Swisher Tx Farmer
Cramer, Julia A Wf F W 52 M Ark Vigo Park Swisher Tx
Cramer, James C Son M W 15 S Tx Vigo Park Swisher Tx
Cramer, Elvin E Son M W 13 S Tx Vigo Park Swisher Tx
1880 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Almer
Enumerated 9 Jun 1880
Page 12 SD 3 ED 395
105-109
Craw, Adjet W M 23 Farmer Mich NY NY
Craw, Elizabeth F 20 Wf Keeping House Wisc
There is an Alton E. Crawford (28 Jan 1914-14 Dec 1986) listed on FindAGrave as buried in Fresno Memorial Gardens, Fresno, CA. The California Death index shows he was born in Texas, but that his mother's maiden name was BONDS. As the year of birth is also off by about 2 years, more research should be done to determine if these records are for the same Alton Crawford.
At the time of the 1940 Federal census, Charlene, her husband, and their daughter Vadena were living with her parents, Charles and Mismis? Crawford in Chambersburg, PA.
From FindAGrave:
OBITUARY :
CHARLENE DENA RICHARDS, 98, of Chambersburg died Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in the Village of Laurel Run, Fayetteville.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the William F. Sellers Funeral Home, Chambersburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services Wednesday in the funeral home.
Burial will be in Norland Cemetery, Chambersburg.
Source : The Record Herald Newspaper - Waynesboro, Franklin Co. Pennsylvania - Monday, November 26, 2012
When he registered for the draft during the first World War, he was listed as a traveling salesman for Bristol-Myers, and was a resident of Dallad, Texas. He was described as Tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and brown hair. When he died in 1946, his death certificate showed him as the Branch Manager for Bristol-Myers in Dallas. His residence address was 4668 Livingston, Highland Park.
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Name: Claude Marcelle Crawford Sr.
Event Date: 03 Jan 1946
Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Gender: Male
Race (Original):
Age (Formatted): 62 years 4 months 22 days
Birth Year (Estimated): 1884
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: L.M. Crawford
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Residence Place:
Cemetery (Original):
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Informant's Name (Original):
GS Film number: 2218229
Digital Folder Number: 4030525
Image Number: 1633
Reference ID: 1249
Collection: Claude Marcelle Crawford Sr., "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
1910 Census
Texas, Nueces County, Corpus Christi, Ward 1
SD 15 ED 97 Sheet 4B
Water Street
1213-87-93
Crawford, Claude M Head M W 30 m1 4 Tx Tx Tx Druggist Unemployed now
Crawford, Maude B. Wf F W 28 m1 4 1/1 Miss Miss Miss
Crawford, Claude M Jr. Son M W 0/12 S Tx Tx Miss
When he registered for the draft during the First World War, he was a resident of Houston, Texas, and working as a shipping clerk at Gerlack Dabeng Co at 509 Dallas Street in Houstone, he was married, and was of medium heighth, slender, and had light blue eyes and light brown hair.
She shows he died in Shelby County, Texas. The SSDI shows his last residence as Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi. It is possible he died in Mississippi, but was interred in Shelby County, Texas.
1920 Census
Texas, Harris County, Houston JP 1
Enumerated 14 and 15 Jan 1920
SD 8 ED 67 Sheet 8A
Smith St
1108-81-133
Crawford, Earl Head M W 26 M Tx Tx Tx City Salesman Baking Co
Crawford, Atlas Wf F W 23 M Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Edna Earl Dtr F W 1 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Helen Odell Dtr F W 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Louisiana, Bossier Parish, Police Jury 1, Elm Grove Village
Enumerated April 23, 1930
ED 8-2 SD 174 Sheet 16B
427-427
Crawford, Earl Head M W 36 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Pumper Oil Field
Crawford, Atlas Wf F W 42 M 17 Tx Tx Tx
Crawford Edna E Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Helen Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Earl Jr. Son m W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Fred B Son M W 2 S La Tx Tx
When he registered for the draft during the First World War, he was a resident of Allen, Louisiana, and employed as a Mechanic. He was of medium heigth and build, brown eyes and black hair.
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Name: Eula Crawford Windham
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 25 Dec 1978
Event Place: Center, Shelby, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 87
Birth Year (Estimated): 1891
Father's Name: Joseph Leroy Crawford
Father's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Name: Ida Elizabeth Cannon
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Informant Dr. F. L Crawford (nephew)
Certificate Number: 102811
Digital Folder Number: 005007802
Image Number: 00324
Collection: Eula Crawford Windham, "Texas, Deaths, 1977-1986"
1930 Census
Louisiana, DeSoto Parish, Ward 5
Enumerated Apr 4, 1930
ED 16-15 SD 1 Sheet 3A Stamped 196
Goss Community, Route 1, Mansville, La
53-53
Bandy, Fred J Head M W 42 m 27 La Ala Ala Engineer Oil Field
Bandk, Averil Wf F W 34 M 19 Tx Tx Tx
Bandy, Margaret Dtr F W 7 S la La Tx
Crawford, Lewis Ftr-in-law M W 76 Wd Tx Tenn SC
54-54
Crawford, Herbert Head M W 43 M 21 Tx Tx SC Engineer Station Oil Field
Crawford, Maggie Wf F W 42 m 20 Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Norman-ab Son M W 21 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Bernard-ab Son M W 19 S Tx Tx Tx
A memorial service to honor Jacob "Jake" and Huldath (Luten) Crawford will be held Saturday, April 24 at the Old Milam Cemetery. The service will begin at 10 a.m. Jacob was a soldier of the Republic of Texas and a citizen of the Republic of Texas. Direct descendants will participate in the service. A history will be read by Jeffery Williams while the unveiling will be by Derrick Grant and Albert Williams. Jacob "Jake" Crawford was born March 15, 1792 in Onslow, NC, as the son of James Crawford and Sally Cotten. The Crawfords came to America from Scotland and were of Scotch-Irish descent. It is thought that the family originated somewhere around Kilburny. The family was said to have left their homeland to come to America in search of religious freedom, as was the case of many families during this time. (The exact dates of the family's arrival in America is still being researched, but it is suspected to be during the late 1600s to early-mid 1700s).
Jacob Crawford married Huldath Luten, also of North Carolina. Huldath was born August 30, 1794. There is not much information on Huldath in family records.
Jacob and Huldath had 11 children and adopted one granddaughter after their eldest son, John F. died in 1840.
Jacob and Huldath Crawford's family moved to the Republic of Texas in 1837. The family resided in or near Milam. Jacob had received land grants for his service in the Texas Revolution. The land grant states that he was a citizen prior to the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Jacob and Huldath Luten Crawford died in Milam. Records indicate that both died from influenza on September 15, 1859. They were buried in the same grave. Huldath and Jacob are buried in the Milam Cemetery located in Milam. The public is cordially invited to attend this special ceremony on April 24.
Nancy (Mayo) Bishop writes that he was the son of James CRAWFORD and Sally COTTEN of Onslow County, North Carolina. He was the grandson of William (Jr.) CRAWFORD and Catherine HOBBS and Samuel and Lydia COTTEN. For additional information on Jacob's ancestors, contact Nancy directly at:
1850 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Sabine District
Enumerated 3 and 4 Oct 1850
Page 312
21-21
Jacob Crawford 58 M Farmer 10,0000 NC
Huldah Crawford 55 F North Carolina
Joseph M. Crawford 22 M Tenn
Elizabeth Crawford 17 F SC (wife of Joseph)
Mary Crawford 17 F Tenn
Mary Ann Crawford 10 F Tx
24-24
Solomon Davidson 38 M Farmer 500 Va
Christina Davidson 28 F NC
Predous Philip Davidson 6 M Tx
Joseph Thomas Davidson 3 M Tx
Willam B. Davidson 11/12 M Tx
Mary E Davidson 10/12 Tx
Nancy (Mayo) Bishop writes that he married (1) Adella Sarah RAGLAND and (2) Ida Elizabeth CANNON.
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Name: Joseph Lee Crawford
Event Date: 14 May 1934
Event Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Texas
Gender: Male
Race (Original): White
Age (Formatted): 78 years 5 months 21 days
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 23 Dec 1855
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Elizabeth Crawford
Father's Name: Joseph Crawford
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Mcwilliams
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Merchant
Residence Place:
Cemetery (Original):
Burial Place: Shelbyville
Burial Date: 15 May 1934
Informant's Name (Original): X
GS Film number: 2116052
Digital Folder Number: 4166205
Image Number: 1102
Reference ID: cn24541
Collection: Joseph Lee Crawford, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
1900 Census
Texas, Shelby County, Precinct No. 2
Enumerated 21 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 82 Sheets 16B and 17A Stamped 116
292-292
Crawford, Lee Head W M Dec 1855 44 m 18 Tx NC Tx Farmer
Crawford, Ida Wife W F July 1864 35 M 19 7/7 Tx Miss Tx
Crawford, Burtie Str W F Nov 1880 19 S Tx Tx Tx School Teacher
Crawford, Bland Son M W Oct 1882 17 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Crawford, Bessie Dtr W F Dec 1885 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Maud Dtr W F Feb 1886 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Eula Dtr W F May 1890 10 Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Ina Dtr W F Feb 1892 8 Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Elwyn Son W M Marc 1900 2/12 Tx Tx Tx
Nancy (Mayo) Bishop writes that he was a minister of the M. E. Church, and buried at the M. E. Church in Center, Texas. He married second, after Elizabeth died, Martha Brittle on 23 Dec 1875 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Martha is also buried at Shelbyville, with her dates shown as 1840-1888. The 1880 census shows that they also had three sons.
1870 Census
Louisiana, Sabine Parish, Ward Number 7. PO Pleasant Hill, De Soto. Parish
Enumerated 15 Aug 1870
Page 11 Stamped 370
Crawford, Joseph 43 M W Farmer 1000 400 Tenn
Crawford, Elizabeth 38 F W Keeping house SC
Crawford, Lewis M 17 M W Works on Farm Tx
Crawford, Joseph 15 M W At School Tx
Crawford, Robert W 12 M W At School Tx
Crawford, Eddy B 4 M W Tx
Springer, Thos J 17 M W Works on Farm La
Fenster, Hezikiah 15 F W At Home Tx
Robeson, James 23 M M Farm Laborer Tx
Bland, Boooker 20 M M Farm Laborer Tx
McWilliams, Hugh 17 M B Farm Laborer Tx
Crawford, Charles 11 M B Works on Farm Tx
Jones, Silva 2m f B At Home Va
1880 Census
Texas, Sabine County,
Enumerated 19 and 21 Jun 1880
Page 7 SD 1 ED 85
71-72
Crawford, Joseph M W M 52 Farmer and Millman Tn Tn Tn
Crawford, Marth W W F 40 Wf Keeping House England England England
Becom, Frederick W M 14 Son Farm Laborer La La England
" (sic), Eddie B W M 14 Son Farm Laborer Tx
", George M W M 3 Son La
", John C W M 2 Son Tx
", Samuel B W M 2/12 April Son Tx
Crawford, Joseph L W M 24 Farmer Tx Tn Tn
The name, birth date and location, and death date and location match Nancy Mayo Bishop's information, although census records show that Leonard was white versus african american. The certificate may be in error, or Nancy may have conflated the two Leonard Crawfords.
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Name: Leonard Crawford Jr
Event Date: 16 Mar 1965
Event Place: Timpson, Shelby, Texas
Gender: Male
Race (Original): Negro [???]
Age (Formatted): 42 years 5 months 19 days
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 27 Sep 1922
Birthplace: Louisiana
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Leonard Crawford Sr
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Merchant
Residence Place: Tenaha, Shelby, Texas
Cemetery (Original): Friendship
Burial Place: Tenaha, Texas
Burial Date: 21 Mar 1965
Informant's Name (Original):
GS Film number: 2117752
Digital Folder Number: 4028296
Image Number: 140
Reference ID: it1 v39 cn19138
Collection: Leonard Crawford Jr, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
1930 Census
Louisiana, DeSoto Parish, Logansport Town
Enumerated Apr 7, 1930
ED 16-21 SD 1 Sheet 4B
97-104
Crawford, L. N. Jr Head M W 45 m 28 Tx Tx Tx Salesman Oil
Crawford, Ruby E Wf F W 36 M 16 La La La
Crawford, Mattie M Dtr F W 8 S La Tx La
Crawford, Leonard M Son M W 2 2/12 S La Tx La
Lewis was married prior to his 1879 married to Mattie. The name of his previous wife is not currently known.
Obituary, from FindAGrave:
States the L. N. (Poley) Crawford, on of the most beloved of the pioneer settlers of this section, died at 12:00 Friday at the home of his son L.N. Crawford Jr., several miles east of Logansport.
He would have celebrated his 87'th birthday on Sunday, Feb. 2.
On Jan. 10, Mr. Crawford received serious burns when the cushion in his chair caught fire as he lighted his pipe. He attempted to smother the flames before he called for aid and was burned so severely that he never recovered.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. F.E. Bandy of Mooringsport; four sons, L.N. Crawford of Logansport, H.V. of Cayuga Texas Earl of Grand Bayou Louisiana, and C.M. of Dallas Texas 22 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren, four brothers, Sam, Charlie, George, and Edd Crawford, all of Joaquin Texas. Mrs. H.H. Nelson of Shreveport is a neice and Dr. J.E. Crawford of Ruston is a nephew.
The remains are at the Caraway funeral home in Logansport and will be conveyed to Shelbyville Texas at 3 pm Saturday, where funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church, with Dr. W.C. Windham, a lifelong associate, affiliating. Rev. W.O. Lynch, pastor of the Logansport Methodist Church, will assist.
Interment will be made in the family plot in the Shelbyville Cemetary.
1880 Census
Texas, Shelby County
Enumerated 8 July 1880
Page 38B SD 1 ED 88
236-239
Crawford, Napolean W M 36 Farmer Tx Ten SC
Crawford, Martha W F 21 Wf Keeping House Tx NC Ga
Crawford, Loyd W M 2/12 Mar Son Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Robert W W M 22 Brother Farming Tx Tenn SC
1900 Census
Texas, Shelby County, JP 2
Enumerated 15 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 87 Sheet 11B
203-203
Crawford, Louis Head W M Feb 1854 46 W Tx Tn SC Farmer
Crawford, Loyd Son W M Mar 1880 20 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Crawford, Maggie Dtr W F Sep 1881 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Claud Son W M Sept 1883 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Crawford, Norman Son W M Jun 1885 14 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Crawford, Hubbard Son W M Nov 1887 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Crawford, Earl Son W M July 1892 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Avril Dtr W F Aug 1895 4 S Tx Tx Tx
1940 Census
Texas, Shelby County, Center
Enumerated April 13, 1940
SD 62-2 ED 210-2 Sheet 9A
R 8
Crawford, L D Head M W 28 M Tx San Augustine City Shoe Repair Shoe Shop
Crawford, Reffal Wf F W 22 M Tx San Augustine City
Crawford, Doniece Dtr F W 5 S Tx San Augustine City
Crawford, Waona Dtr F W 3 S Tx
Crawford, Ednam Myrle Dtr F W 7/12 S Tx
Minton, Mrs. Mildred Mother-in-law F M 45 Tx R San Augustine
Minton, J. D. Bro-in-law M W 18 S Tx R San Augustine Laborer Farm
Minton, Marie Sister-in-law F W 9 S Tx R San Augustine
Billingsley, Elma Boarder M W 22 S Tx Donald Liberty Tx Shoe Repair in Training
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Name: Norman Eugene Crawford
Event Date: 02 May 1969
Event Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Gender: Male
Race (Original): White
Age (Formatted): 60 years
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 24 Oct 1908
Birthplace: Center, Texas
Marital Status: Single, never married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Herbert Vance Crawford
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Maggie Lee Sinclair
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Machinist Bethlehem Steel
Veteran? WW II Army
Residence Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Cemetery (Original): Forest Park Cemetery
Burial Place: Houston, Texas
Burial Date: 03 May 1969
Informant's Name (Original): R V Crawford Brother
GS Film number: 2137443
Digital Folder Number: 4030479
Image Number: 1594
Reference ID: cn 35156
Collection: Norman Eugene Crawford, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
The remains of Lloyd Crawford buried at Shelbyville Sunday afternoon. Being brought from Haynesville, La., the day before where he died in a hospital.
Mr. Crawford was working in the Smackover oil field and was injured in an accident and was carried to the hospital for treatment. It is said that he sustained a fall and a pipe penetrated the thigh from which blood poison set up and which caused his death.
He was reared in the Shelbyville community being a son of Poly Crawford. He is survived by his wife and seven children, and many other relatives.
The family moved to some point near the oil fields last fall. Mr. Crawford was a splendid citizen and his death will be regretted by his many friends and relatives.
The following is funished by a friend.
"Mr. Lloyd Crawford was born in Shelby county, the 23'd of March 1880. He was con verted and united with the church in young manhood, thus heeding the admonition of the Wiseman when he said, "Remember now the days of thy creator in the days of thy youth." He was an honest and hard working man. He looked well to his household while adverse circumstances prohibited the accumulation of very much of this world's goods, yet he is to be praised for honesty, and for the tenderness with which he cared for his family, then let us think like Lazarus of old, he has been transported to Abraham's bosom.
He was married December 21, 1902 to Miss Sallie Willey. To this union was born seven children, all living and working in the oil fields.
After being hurt he was taken to a sanitarium where he stayed for about nine days. The death coming on the 17'th of March, 1923.
It seems that his death was untimely, but we know that god works all things to the best to those who love Him. So dear friends rely on the strong arm of Christ our Saviour and trust in Him and He will bring it to pass.
The funeral services was held at Shelbyville, interment in Shelbyville cemetary.
The pallbearers were W.B. Beck, W.County. Windham, Eugene Caldwell, R.B. Smith, Bert Morrison, and J.M. Green.
1920 Census
Texas, Shelby County, JP 2
Enumerated 22 and 23 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 187 Sheet 19B
372-372
Crawford, Loyd Head m W 39 M Tx Tx Tx Fireman Oil Well
Crawford, Sallie Wf F W 38 M Tx England/English Tx
Crawford, Muriel Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Rupert Son m W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Mildred Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Ranson Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Alton Son M W 4 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Joe Son M W 2 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Louisiana, DeSoto Parish, Logansport Town
Enumerated 9 Apr 1930
ED 16-21 SD 1 Sheet 5A Stamped 261
Seventh Street
110-119
Crawford, Sallie Head F W 48 Wd 21 Tx England Tx None
Crawford, Ransome H Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Alton Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawfore, Joe R Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Crawford, Glenn Gordon Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was listed as a Merchant. His nearest relative was Rosa Crawford, and they were residents of Joaquin, Texas. He was described as short and slender, with blue eyes and brown hair.
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Name: Samuel Brittle Crawford
Event Date: 14 Feb 1969
Event Place: Carthage, Panola, Texas
Gender: Male
Race (Original): White
Age (Formatted): 88 years
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 17 Apr 1880
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Grace Crawford
Father's Name: Joseph L. Crawford
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Brittle
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Ret. Merchant
Residence Place: Joaquin, Shelby, Texas
Cemetery (Original): Joaquin Cemetery
Burial Place: Joaquin, Shelby, Texas
Burial Date: 15 Feb 1969
Informant's Name (Original):
GS Film number: 2137324
Digital Folder Number: 4029798
Image Number: 2661
Reference ID: Certificate # 12658
Collection: Samuel Brittle Crawford, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
Nancy Mayo Bishop writes that he was also a M.E. Minister, and buried at the M. E. Church in Center. He married first Margaret Jane McWILLIAMS, and second Eugenia ANDERSON.
At the time of the 1860 census, a W H and M J Crawford were residents of Shelbyville, Texas, and enumerated with J H 11 year old male, Joel 10 year old male, M A 7 year old female, J S 5 year old male, M J 2 year old female and W H 1 year old male.
In 1870, also in Shelbyville, Wm H Crawford, age 44, is enumberated with an Elizabeth E Crawford, age 31. Children in their home were John H age 21, Josep L age 19, Martha, age 16, Mary age 12, W H age 10 and T E female age 8. Also living in the household were R Thomas 6 year old male, a 1 year old boy, Jessee M Thomas and 14 year old Lucinda Thomas. William was listed as a Merchant.
In 1880, also in Shelby County, William H Crawford, age 54 and his wife Eugenia E, age 40, were enumerated with children Trypena, age 18, Thomas R, age 16, and Mark, age 10, along with Susan C Anderson, age 69, and Sindy Porter, age 54. Although Thomas R and Mark were shown with the last name Craswford, they were likely the same young men who were enumerated as R. Thomas and Jesse M. Crawford in 1870. Susan Anderson was described as "mother-in-law," while Sindy Porter, Mulatto, was listed as a servant.
Nancy (Mayo) Bishop writes that he married Emmie TOMER. At the time of the 1880 census, he was living with brother Lewis Napolean in Shelby county, and still single.
He was the son of John and Mary Jane Tosh Crays. He purchased his father's farm in Tobias in 1898 and moved there in 1905 when his father retired. He later sold the farm to his son Donald. (Milligan, p 254).
1920 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Precinct
Enumerated 15 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 124 Sheet 5B
92 -93
Crays, Charlie W Head M W 51 M Ill Ind Ill Farmer
Crays, Minnie Wf F W 47 M Ill England/English Iowa
Crays, Faye Dtr F W 18 S Neb Ill Ill
Crays, Mabel M Dtr F W 13 S Neb Ill Ill
Crays, Donald Son M W 5 S Neb Ill Ill
He was a 1953 graduate of Tobias High School, and since that date has farmed in the area of Milligan and Tobais. Don and Shelia purchased the Joe and Anna Herynk farmer, and in 2008 received the Nebraska Pioneer Farm award for having a farm within the family for 100 years or more. They farm and raise registered polled Hereford cattle.
Don Roger Crays was born to Donald and Anna (Herynk) Crays on October 1, 1935 on a farm southwest of Tobias, NE. He passed away September 23, 2023 in Grand Island, NE at the age of 87. He was the oldest of five children.
He attended Atlanta Center Country School through 8th grade and graduated from Tobias High School in 1953. Before becoming a full time farmer, he worked for the railroad in Lincoln, appraised land in Custer County, constructed concrete elevators around the Milligan area, and worked at the ammunition depot in Hasting.
Don began farming at the age of 15 with his grandfather Joe Herynk on the farm that eventually became his lifelong home. He was proud to be the owner of three farms that have been in the family for over 100 years that all received the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Family award.
Don was married to Sheila Elznic in Exeter, NE on November 6, 1965. To this union, three daughters were born; Stephanie, Linda and Clara.
His love for cattle started at a young age when he began showing in 4-H, this led to over 40 years as a 4-H leader mentoring many youth including his sisters and daughters. His passion for Polled Hereford cattle began in 1976 with the purchase of four heifers from his brother, Roland. Little did he know this endeavor would be the beginning of many friendships and "family vacations" to cattle shows and events across the nation. Don & Sheila served as Nebraska Junior Polled Hereford Advisors for three years and were awarded the Nebraska Hereford Association Outstanding Breeder and Pioneer Breeder Awards.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, serving on the parish council, the Tobias Volunteer Fire Department and EMTs, serving as the Fire Chief, the Nebraska Hereford Association, and the American Hereford Association.
Don will long be remembered for his orneriness, his signature cowboy hat and cigar, his passion for cattle and horses but most of all his dedication to his family and friends.
Don was preceded in death by his parents Don & Anne Crays, in-laws Clarence & Evelyn Elznic, grandson Seth McKay, brother-in-law Leo Etter, and sister-in-law Norma Crays.
Don is survived by his wife Shelia of Tobias; daughters, Stephanie (Kirk) Jensen, Courtland, KS, Linda (Grant) McKay Marysville, KS, Clara (Tim) Grace, Humboldt, SD; grandchildren, Cody, Casey (Rileigh), Jessica Jensen, Bailey McKay, Kane, Weston, Xavier, & Blaze Grace; Great-Granddaughter Blair Jensen; Siblings, Roland Crays, Barry (Jean) Crays, Sharon (Jerry) Kroese, and Karen Etter; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Don will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tobias, Nebraska with Father Robert Barnhill presiding.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 1:00 p,.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.
Visitation will cease at 6:00 p.m. for the Praying of the Rosary but will continue following the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Praying of the Rosary will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska with Father Robert Barnhill leading the Rosary.
Graveside Services will be conducted following the funeral service at the Atlanta Cemetery in rural Milligan, Nebraska.
In Lieu of Flowers - Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, From Farmer & Son Funeral Home)
1940 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Twp
Enumerated 13 Apr 1940
SD 8 ED 76-1 Sheet 2B
33-R-10
Crays, Donald C Head M W 25 m H-3 Neb R Saline Neb Farmer
Crays, Anna A Wf F W 26 M H-4 Neb R Saline Neb
Crays, Don Roger Son M W 4 S Neb
Crays, Rollin David Son M W 2 S Neb
1860 Census
Illinois, Macoupin County, Town 11 Range 6
Enumerated 21 July 1860
PO Nilwood, Page 101
705-685
John Crays 31 M Farmer 200 @00 Ind
Mary J Crays 22 F Ill
Mary J Crays 5 F Ill
Melvina A Crays 2 F Ill
1870 Census
Illinois, Macoupin County, Twp 11 Range 7
Enumerated 17 Jun 1870
PO Carlinville Page 4
27-28
Crase John 41 M W Farmer 1000 200 Ind
Crase, Mary 22 F W Keeping House Ill
Crase, Isabel 14 F W Ill
Crase, Malvina 11 F W Ill
Crase, Angelina 10 F W Ill
Crase, Alice 8 F W Ill
Crase, Rie 6 F W Ill
Crase, Mauba 4 F W Ill
Crase, Charles 1 M W Ill
1880 Census
Illinois, Macoupin County, South Otter Twp
Enumerated 10 Jun 1880
Page 15 SD 6 ED 126 Stamped 327
138-138
Crays, John W M 52 Farming Ind Tenn Tenn
Crays, Mary W F 42 Wf Keeping Ill Tenn Tenn
Crays, Anna W F 22 Dtr At Home Ill Ind Ill
Crays, Alice W F 19 Dtr At Home Ill Ind Ill
Crays, Maria W F 15 Dtr Ill Ind Ill
Crays, Manyy W F 11 Dtr Ill Ind Ill
Crays, Charles W M 11 Son Ill Ind Ill
Crays, Laura W F 7 Str Ill Ind Ill
Crays, Wilburn W M 10/12 Aug Son Ill Ind Ill
1920 Census
Nebraska, Thayer County, Bruning Precinct, Bruning Village
Enumerated 5 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 193 Sheet 7B
Carroll Street
23-24
Crays, Wilbern Head M W 40 M Ill Ind Ind Agent Real Estate
Crays, Bessie K Wf F W 38 M Mo Oh Oh
Crays, Roy W Son M W 15 S Ne Ill Mo
Crays, Vivian L Dtr F W 9 S Ne Ill Mo
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Name: Mark Lee Crays
Event Date: 08 Apr 1965
Event Place: Stockdale, Wilson, Texas
Gender: Male
Race (Original): White
Age (Formatted): 80 years
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 21 Oct 1884
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Crays
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Jane Tosh
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Retired (Show Business)
Residence Place: Pandora, Wilson, Texas
Cemetery (Original): Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Burial Place: Wilson County, Texas
Burial Date: 10 Apr 1965
Informant's Name (Original): X
GS Film number: 2117826
Digital Folder Number: 4028302
Image Number: 1266
Reference ID: cn 34034
Collection: Mark Lee Crays, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
FindAGrave shows that he was buried with Marjorie H. CRAYS (1909-1956). Their tombstone has engravings of the Masonic symbol, as well as the Order of the Eastern Star.
At the time of the 1920 census, 5 year old Maxine Creager was listed in Wayne County, Indiana, in the home of Leslie and Stella Creager. Other children in the home were Loraine, age 7 years 10 months, and Norman, 9 months old. The father was born in Ohio and the mother in Indiana. He worked as a clerk at a grocery store.
Kay Parker McCary shows her as a daughter of Bonnie CREEK and Eunice HARRIS.
The Sabine County Reporter
October 5, 1994, Page 12
Verma Ruth Roberts
Graveside rites for Verma Ruth Roberts, 77, of Orange were held at 3 p.m. Monday, October 3, 1994, at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Sabine County following 10 a.m. services at Claybar Funeral Home's chapel in Orange.
She died Friday, Sept. 30.
Mrs. Robers was a native of Sabine County and had lived in Orange since 1943. She was a member of Cove Baptist Church and was retired from the mail/print room of Levingston Shipbuilding.
Survivors: daughters, Cora Sue Burch, Bobbie Welch, and Beverly Hanes, all of Orange, and Peggy Carroll and Brenda Coker, both of Lufkin; brothers, Eldredge Creech of Colmesneil and Paul Creech of Mesquite; sister, Pauline LaRocca of Beaumont; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cover Baptist Church; 1005 DuPont Drive; Orange, TX 77630.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2009)