Living

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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2. Priscilla Baum was born on 16 Jan 1967 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; died on 17 Jan 1967 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.
3. Living
4. Living
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Notes:

Famed wrestling promotor, long associated with the Dallas Sportatorium. Built by the Cox Fence Company on the occasion of the Texas Centennial celebration in 1936 , the original Dallas Sportatorium was constructed in the shape of an octagon and played host to weekly wrestling shows promoted initially by Burt Willoughby, and later by Ed McLemore. Beginning in 1948 , it was also the site of the Big D Jamboree , a weekly country music showcase similar in format to the Grand Ole Opry and Louisiana Hayride; portions of the Jamboree were broadcast nationally on the CBS Radio Network. The Sportatorium was destroyed by fire on May 1 , 1953 , in what was rumored to be an act of arson by a rival wrestling promoter. It was quickly rebuilt at the same location as a rectangular venue (with an octagonal seating configuration similar to the original), and reopened on September 22 of that year, billed at the time as The Million-Dollar Sportatorium. The arena also held boxing events and concerts featuring up-and-coming rock stars (including, most notably, an early performance by Bruce Springsteen in 1974 ) over the years, very much in the same manner as its Los Angeles counterpart, the Grand Olympic Auditorium , did during this time frame. In early 1966 , McLemore's promotion was taken over by wrestler Jack Adkisson, who was known in the ring as Fritz Von Erich. Adkisson's promotion, which became known in the early 1980s as World Class Championship Wrestling and featured his sons as its main stars, was the most famous and successful wrestling federation to run regularly at the Dallas Sportatorium.

Obituary
The Odessa American Statesman
Friday, January 10, 1969

Heart Attack Kills Promoter

Dallas (AP)-A second heart attack claimed the life of Ed McLemore, long time wrestling promoter Thursday. Rosary was set for tonight in the Crane Funeral Chapel here.

For 30 years, McLemore promoted wrestling in Dallas, which is believed to be the longest period for any one city in the nation.

McLemore also promoted the Saturday night "Big D Jamboree," featuring country and western music. The program originated from the Sportatorium, a wrestling areana he owned.

He booked wrestling talent all over Texas and survived several wrestling wars.

A Dallas native, McLemore suffered a heart attack last February and remained away from his office for more than six months.

Famed singing and movie star Elvis Presley once credited McLemore for providing the impetus for his fame by hiring him for the "Big D Jamboree." Presley once worked for McLemore for about $75 nightly.

Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, Rose; three daughters, Mrs. William GRIFFITH of Midland; Mrs. Jean BULLINGTON and Mrs. George BAUM of Dallas; two brothers, Robert McLemore of Dallas and Patrick McLemore of San Antonio; and 13 grandchildren.

(Courtesty of Melba Gene McLemore)

Name: Edward Eugene Mclemore, Jr.
Death Date: 09 Jan 1969
Death Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 63 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 03 Jul 1905
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Edward E. Mclemore, Sr.
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Margaret Butler
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Sports Promoter, Wrest.
Place of Residence: Highland Park, Dallas, Texas
Cemetery: Calvary Hill Cemetery
Burial Place: Dallas, Texas
Burial Date: 11 Jan 1969
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2137258
Digital Film Number: 4030478
Image Number: 1378
Reference Number: cn 1842
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):Census Information:

Texas, Dallas, Dallas City Block 1012
Enumerated 11 April 1930 by Aloysius W. Galton
ED 57-41 SD 10 Sheet 16A Stamped 41
Reiger Ave
4811-5-5
McLemore, Margaret B Hd O $10,000 F W 52 Wd 24 Texas Irelan
d Missouri None
McLemore, Pat J Son M W 22 S Tx Tx Tx Salesman Insurance
Butler, William J Brother M W 50 Brother M W Tx Tx Mo Shipping Clerk Groceries
Butler, Urline A Sister F W 51 S Tx Tx Mo Telephone Operator Hospital
Markum, Clovis Roomer F W 30 S Tx Tx Tx Secretary Chamber of Commerce
Roelscher, Clarence Roomer M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx
Time Keeper Gin Manufacturer
4811-5-6
McLemore, Edward E Head Son M W 24 M20 Tx Tx Tx Salesman Fences
McLemore, Rose L Wife F W 24 M20 Ill Ind Ill
McLemore, Rose M Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx Ill
McLemore, Robert H Son M w 20 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, John D Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx

The Texas Death Records Index shows him as Single in 1969. If this record is for the same individual, it is either in error, or he was divorced, as Rose didn't die until 1987.

Edward + Rose Ann Lawlor. Rose was born on 19 Jul 1905 in Illinois; died on 10 Dec 1987 in Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Calvary Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown as both Lawler and Lawlor on the Texas Birth Index records of her daughters. Her Find A Grave memorial pages links to the memorial pages of her parents, William Francis LAWLOR (1880-1950) and Mary Kay WHITE (1878-1974). They were also buried at the Cavalry Hills Cemetery and Masouleum in Dallas.

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(Research):
Census Information:

1910 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas Ward 6, ED 50
Justice Precinct 1
Enumerated 23 Apr 1910 by Stephen Benson
SD 5 ED 50 Sheet 13A Stamped 248
Reiger Ave
223-242-262
McLemore, Edward E Hd M W 35 M7 Tx Miss La Bookeeper Cotton Gin Machinery
McLemore, Margaret B Wife F W 31 M7 3/3 Tx Ireland-English Mo
McLemore, Edward E Son M w 4 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Patrick J Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Robert H Son M W 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Zweig, Mary Boarder/Servant F W 22 S Ind Germany Indiana Stenographer Insurance

Edward + Margaret Butler. Margaret was born on 16 Jul 1876 in Texas; died on 2 Jan 1961; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Information:

1920 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas JP 11
Enumerated 10 Jan 1920
SD 5, ED 33 Sheet 11A
McLemore, Margaret Hd F W 43 Wd Tx Ireland English Mo None
McLemore, Edward E Son M W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Patrick J Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Robert H Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, John D Son W W 6 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas City Block 1012
Enumerated 11 April 1930 by Aloysius W. Galton
ED 57-41 SD 10 Sheet 16A Stamped 41
Reiger Ave
4811-5-5
McLemore, Margaret B Hd O $10,000 F W 52 Wd 24 Texas Ireland Missouri None
McLemore, Pat J Son M W 22 S Tx Tx Tx Salesman Insurance
Butler, William J Brother M W 50 Brother M W Tx Tx Mo Shipping Clerk Groceries
Butler, Urline A Sister F W 51 S Tx Tx Mo Telephone Operator Hospital
Markum, Clovis Roomer F W 30 S Tx Tx Tx Secretary Chamber of Commerce
Roelscher, Clarence Roomer M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx
Time Keeper Gin Manufacturer
4811-5-6
McLemore, Edward E Head Son M W 24 M20 Tx Tx Tx Salesman Fences
McLemore, Rose L Wife F W 24 M20 Ill Ind Ill
McLemore, Rose M Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx Ill
McLemore, Robert H Son M w 20 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, John D Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx

Notes:

(Research):Census Information:

1880 Federal Census
Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Oc
cupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Rob't H. MCLEMORE Self M Male W 33 MS Sewing Machine Agt. TN TN
Caroline MCLEMORE Wife M Female W 39 LA Keeps House PRUSSIA FRANCE
Edward MCLEMORE Son S Male W 5 TX MS LA
Mary A. MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 3 TX MS LA ?u?
?/u?Nicholus MCLEMORE Son S Male W 5M TX MS LA
Laura SULLIVAN Sister M Female W 36 TN At Home TN TN ?u?
?/u?Eliza J. BEAUMONT Niece S Female W 10 LA At School NY TN
Source Information:
Census Place Terrell, Kaufman, Texas
Family History Library Film 1255315?u?
?/u?NA Film Number T9-1315
Page Number 96C

1900 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas Ward 9
Enumerated 4 Jun 1900 by George L Wasty
SD 6, ED 118 Sheet B 3
213 Leonard
65-69
McLemore, Robert Hd W M Sep 1844 53 M 27 Miss Tn Tn Contractor & Builder
McLemore, Caroline Wif W F Jun 1850 50 W M 27 6/6 La Germany Germany
McLemore, Edward E Son W M Sept 1874 25 S Tx Miss La Bookkeeper
McLemore, Mary A Dtr W F May 1877 23 S Tx Miss La
McLemore, Robert H Jr. So W M Jan 1880 20 S Tx Miss La Clerk (Shipping)
McLemore, Nicholas A Son W M Nov 1882 17 S Tx Miss La Clerk (Shipping)
McLemore, Paul So W M July 1886 12 S Tx Miss La School
McLemore, William S Son W M Apr 1887 11 Tx Miss La School
Richardson, Will House Boy B M Dec 1882 17 S Ken Unk Ga Laborer

1910 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas Ward 3
Enumerated 30 APr 1910 by R. C. Hickey
SD 5 ED 34 Sheet 5B
McLemore, Robert H Hd W M 63 M1 37 6/6 US La Tn Contractor House
McLemore, Caroline Wife F W 59 m1 37 6/6 La Prussia Germany Ger German
McLemore, Mary Alice Dtr F W 33 S Tx US La
McLemore, Nicholas A Son M W 26 S Tx US La Salesman Implement
McLemore, Paul Son M W 22 S Tx Us La Commerical Salesman Clothing
McLemore, William S Son M W 20 S Tx US La Clerk Express Co

1920 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas Pr 8
Enumerated 12 Jan 1920 by Mrs. Ellis Cole
SD 5, ED 15 Sheet 7A
4201-115-134
McLemore, Robert H Hd M W 73 M Miss Tn Tn None
McLemore, Carrie Wife F W 69 M La Germany Germany None
McLemore, Mamie Dtr F W 42 S Tx Miss La None
McLemore, Nicholas A Son M W 37 S Tx Miss La Act Manager Plow Co

1930 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas
Enumerated April 10, 1930 by Mrs. Lucile Geany
ED 57-15 SD 10 Sheet 22B
4101-349-587
McLemore, Nicholas A Hd M W 47 S Tx Miss La Investment Public
McLemore, Mary A Sister H F W 52 S Tx Miss La

Robert + Caroline Steve. Caroline was born in Jun 1850 in Louisiana; died about 1923; was buried in Calvary Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]