Living

Notes:

The son of Mason Stark and Flaney Neely. Likely a descendant of William Hawley Stark, who settled in Newton County in 1832.

Leonard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From HISTORY OF BEAUREGARD PARISH LOUISIANA

Fuller-Boyett (F165)

On May 13, 1913 Andy Arrington Fuller Tex. b. 06-11-1882 d 09-21-1950 and Minnie Maysel Boyett Tex. b. 03-28-1893 d. 09-25-1975 were united in marriage at Merryville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. The groom had been a resident of Merryville since the early 1900s and at that time was partners with Walter Smith in a small cafe. He had worked in a mercantile store since coming to Merryville and had worked on the construction of the railroad bridge over Sabine River. Having saved his money to finance his own business he sent for the young Kirbyville, Texas girl who had promised to be his bride. She arrive on the Santa Fe at Hall City on the day they were wed. Arrie and Minnie, as they were known to their friends, started housekeeping in a couple of rooms rented from the bride's aunt, Mrs. Babe (Walter) Powell, situated just behind the present City Hall in Merryville.

Both were born in Newton County, Texas. The Fuller family were early settlers in Texas, having come there by wagon in the mid 1850s from Alabama. They were merchants and farmers by trade and one brother was an innkeeper. George Washington Fuller (Ala. 09-28-1855) and Ursula Catherine P. Hardy (Tx. 05-05-1860) were Arrie's parents.

The Boyetts came to Texas in the early 1860s from Alabama. Mr. Boyett was a blacksmith by trade, but also logged down the Sabine River to Orange, Texas. John Wesley Boyett (Ala. 02-12-1856) and Henrietta Jones (Ga. 07-13-1863) were Minnie's parents.

Both families were large in number and hard workers. They were talented musicians and home parties with playing, singing, and dancing were their ideas of good times.

Through the years, Arrie and Minnie were known for their generosity and hospitality. They worked hard for the betterment of Merryville, the school and their church. Both were talented musicians and music was one of the highlights of their home life.

He owned and operated an electrical power station, ice house, two farms and was co-owner and operator of the Merryville Cotton Gin. He acquired much land, several rent houses and was co-owner of Fuller Construction Company with a cousin Leaky Mays of Jasper, Texas. He served as Mayor of Merryville and at the time of his death on Saturday 21, 1950 he was Sales Tax Collector for the state.

Minnie carried on his tradition to the best of her ability for many years. She joined him in death on September 25, 1975. Both were members of the Methodist Church. He was a W.O.W. and a charter member of the Lions Club of Merryville. She was a charter member the Delphian Club, Merryville Chapter, and a honorary member of the Future Farmers of America, Merryville High School Chapter. She was also active in the WMS of the Methodist Church.

To this couple two children were born, Cahterine Henrietta (Feb 4, 1917) and Elizabeth Lucille (Nov 23, 1921). Both girls were born in Merryville, attended Merryville schools and graduated in the years 1933 and 1939 respectively. Catherine was married to Leonard Hawley Stark (born in Merryville Dec 15, 1911) and to this union were born Andy Leonard Stark (La., Sept 25, 1938); Catherine Joanne Stark (La, May 18, 1943) and Mance Mason Stark (La., June 10, 1944).

Lucille was married to James Ingia Humble (born Caldwell Parish, LA October 30, 1915) and to this union were born Amanda Lucille Humble (La, May 24, 1947); Jordan Fuller Humble (La, June 24, 1946); Merry Catherine Humble (La, Aug 14, 1947); Ingia Anne Humble (Tex, Aug 8, 1950) and Debra Renee Humble (Tex., July 23, 1954).

At this writing, September 1985, both girls and their families are living.

By Catherine F. Stark

According to the 1900 census, Arrie was a Mail Rider. On the 1910 census, he was listed as a checker at a mill. In 1910, he was a boarder with the Jesse H. Lee family and still single.

Andy married Minnie Maysel Boyett on 13 May 1913 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. Minnie (daughter of John Wesley Boyett and Henrietta Jones) was born on 28 Mar 1893 in Newton County, Texas; died on 25 Sep 1975 in Newton County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Arsula "Sulie" Catherine Persinger Hardy on 19 Oct 1876 in Newton County, Texas. Arsula was born on 5 May 1860 in Newton County, Texas; died on 13 Jan 1934 in Newton, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her listing on FindAGrave indicates she "was a daughter of Gotch Jackson Persinger Hardy and Louisa V. Gillespie. Arsula, or Sulie, married George Washington Fuller on 19 Oct 1876 in Newton County, Texas."

Name Arsulla Fuller
Event Date 13 Jan 1934
Event Place Newton, Newton, Texas
Gender Female
Race (Original) white
Age (Formatted) 71 years 8 months 8 days
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date 05 May 1862
Birthplace Newton Co, Tex
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name G J P Hardy
Father's Birthplace Unknown
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace Unknown
Occupation Housewife
Residence Place:
Cemetery (Original):
Burial Place Newton
Burial Date 15 Jan 1934
Informant's Name (Original) X
GS Film number 2115985
Digital Folder Number 4165965
Image Number 560
Reference ID cn 4024

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JFQK-JS4 : accessed 18 Aug 2013), Arsulla Fuller, 13 Jan 1934.

Notes:

Ruby Boyett Burkett wrote that like his father, John was an experienced carpenter. He built each of his three daughters-in-law folding ironing boards, and there were not many of those in those days.



(Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Federal Census:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John BOYETT Self M Male W 24 TX Works In Saw Mill --- ---
Henretta BOYETT Wife M Female W 17 GA Keeping House --- ---
Elizabeth BOYETT Dau S Female W 1 TX At Home
Wm. J. BOYETT Brother M Male W 26 TX Works In Saw Mill --- --- Source Information:
Census Place Precinct 1, Newton, Texas
Family History Library Film 1255321
NA Film Number T9-1321
Page Number 535D


(Medical):GROUP II - The Sons of Thomas Boyt/Boyet/Boyett (b ca 1665) (Kits #4-38: Haplogroup F)

SEE KIT # 27145 Below

Thomas Boyt (Boyte, Boyet, Boyett) of Nansemond Co., VA, born ca 1665, married Rebecca:
? THOMAS (b ca 1690)
? WILLIAM (b ca 1700)
? EDWARD (b 1715)
? GEORGE (b 1715)

The Boyett(e) DNA Project has demonstrated that the ancestors of the following project members descend from the sons of Thomas and Rebecca:

Kit 123583 - Joseph Boyette (b 1745 NC) > George Boyette (b 1770) > James Boyette (b 1800)
Kit 121977 - Joseph Josiah Boyett (b 1795) > James Jackson Boyett (b 1835, GA) > Robert Triggs Boyett ( b 1866, GA)
Kit 109316 - John Boyett (b 1815 GA) > Jasper Greene Boyett (b 1850) > Lemuel Greene Boyett (b 1891 AL)
Kit 106119 - John Boyett (b 1815 GA) >Jasper Greene Boyett (b 1850) >Julius Newton Boyett (b 1886)
Kit 103311 - Elisha Marion Boyett (b 1861 MS)
Kit 102538 - Joseph Josiah Boyett (b 1795). These results confirm the descent of the Clay Co., GA line of Boyetts.
Kit 101684 - Joseph Josiah Boyett (b 1795) > Leroy Triggs Boyett (b 1823 GA) > Leroy Caroline Boyett (b 1856 GA)
Kit 95377 - Edward Boyett (b 1715)> James Boyett (b ca 1745)
Kit 89555 - Thomas James Boyett, Sr (1783)> Thomas James Boyett, Jr (b 1830)
Kit 86549 - William H. Boyte (b ca 1821 NC) > James Henry Boyte (b 1853 AR)> Henry Ward Boyte (b 1900 AR)
Kit 81573 - John D. (J.D.) Boyette (b ca 1873 in Copiah Co. MS - this line later moved to East Carroll Parish, LA)
Kit 81217 -Jesse Boyett (b 1824, NC)> James A. Boyett (b 1856)> William Boyett (b 1878 AR)
Kit 74903 - Isaac Boyett (b 1773, NC)> Robert T. Boyett (b 1807, NC)> William T Boyett (b 1852, MS)
Kit 69045 - Etheldred Boyett (b 1744/45)> Jehu Boyett (b 1785) > John F. Boyett (b 1807)
Kit 67488 - Noah Boyett (b 1830 AL) >James Noah Boyett (b 1873)> Harry Boyett (b 1910 TX)
Kit 59028 - Arthur Boyett (b 1790, GA) > Daniel David Boyett (b 1816 GA) > John William Boyett (b 1843)
Kit 56330 - Henry Boyett (b 1815 NC) > Hiram Monroe Boyett (b 1861 AL) > Otis Jasper Boyett (b 1899)
Kit 45559 - Shadrick Boyte (b 1765) > Shadrick Boyte (b ca 1790) > Hugh Boyte (b 1827 MS)
Kit 40348- Franklin E. Boyett (b 1817, NC) > John Floyd Boyett (b 1858) > Elzie Lee Boyett (b 1879)
Kit 30548 - Jordan Boyat (b ca 1765) > Thomas Boyat (b 1806 KY) > Elisha Boyatt (b 1839 KY)
Kit 30389 - Jordan Boyett (b 1802)
Kit 30164 - Harry Lee Boyett (b TX) > Harry Lee Boyett (b 1929 )
Kit 27978 - Joseph Josiah Boyett (b 1795 NC) >George Love Harrison Boyett (1843) >Charles Isaac Boyett (b 1867 GA)
Kit 27902 - William Boyett (b 1830) > William Madison Boyett (b 1858 MS) > Enoch Jefferson Boyett (b 1890 TX)
Kit 27145 - Noah Boyett (b 1830 AL) > John Wesley Boyett (b 1856 TX) > George Peavy Boyett (b 1884 TX)
Kit 26248 - Samuel Boyett (b 1842) > Lee Boyette (b 1867) > Samuel Boyette (b 1892)
Kit 25431 - Chatham Boyett, (b 1795) > Greenberry Boyett (b 1832 AL) >James Jackson Boyett (b 1886 TX)
Kit 26893 - Ephrahim Boyett (b 1755) > Moses Boyett ( b 1735)?
Kit 25086 - John Boyett (b 1895).>Thomas Ashley Boyett (b 1842)>James Monroe Boyett (b 1881)>William Cullen Boyette (b 1909)
Kit 24676 - Thomas Boyatt (b 1806) > Henderson Boyatt (b 1832 TN) > James Granville Boyd (b 1861 TN)

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John married Henrietta Jones on 24 Oct 1877 in Jasper County, Texas. Henrietta (daughter of Sion Jones and Elizabeth Morgan) was born on 13 Jul 1861 in Georgia; died on 21 Nov 1903 in Newton County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]