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Arthur Lemoyne "Al" Gentry

Arthur Lemoyne "Al" Gentry

Male 1892 - 1961  (68 years)

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  • Name Arthur Lemoyne "Al" Gentry  [1, 2
    Nickname Al 
    Birth 3 Aug 1892  Alma, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Death 2 Jan 1961  Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • Arthur was called "Al" by a lot of people in Duncan because of his initials A.L. Lyn Cordell writes that on his World War I Draft registration, his middle name is listed as Lemoyne. Arthur lived at 305 South 7th. in Duncan for years. He taught at the Arthur School, east of Duncan and then started work at the Duncan Post Office. He became Assistant Postmaster by his retirement. He didn't live for too long after his retirement and died just after they moved to a new house.

      World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
      Name: Arthur Lemoyne Gentry
      City: Duncan
      County: Stephens
      State: Oklahoma
      Birthplace: Oklahoma;United States of America
      Birth Date: 03 Aug 1892
      Race: Caucasian
      Roll: 1852128
      Occupation: Postal Clerk, Duncan Post Office
      Nearest Relative: wife and one child
      Height/Build: Tall/Slender
      Color of Eyes/Hair: Brown/brown
      World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
      Name: Delbert Gentry
      City: Arthur, OK
      County: Stephens
      State: Oklahoma
      Birthplace: Alma, Oklahoma; United States of America
      Birth Date: 05 Oct 1893
      Race: Caucasian
      Roll: 1852128
      Occupation: Farming
      Married or Single: Single
      Height/Build: Tall/Slender
      Color of Eyes/Hair: Gray/light
      World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
      Name: Jess Newton Gentry
      City: Arthur
      County: Stephens
      State: Oklahoma
      Birthplace: Alma, Oklahoma; United States of America
      Birth Date: 07 Sep 1896
      Roll: 1852128
      Next of Kin: James Edwin Gentry, father. Arthur, OK
      Height/Build: Tall/Medium
      Color of Eyes/Hair: Brown/Brown




      The Duncan Eagle-Jan. 5, 1961 Al Gentry Dies Here Monday

      A familiar face will be missing from the scene at the Duncan Post Office following the death of assistant Postmaster Arthur L. (Al) Gentry, 305 South 7th, early Monday morning in a local hospital. Death came following two heart attacks last week. He suffered his first attack early Saturday morning after reporting to work on his 46th anniversary of employment with the Post Office Department. His condition became critical after a second attack Saturday afternoon. The service was held Wednesday at the First Christian Church. Burial was in the Duncan Cemetery by the Brooks Funeral Home. Gentry was born in Alma, August 3, 1892 and later taught school there. He served as assistant postmaster since January 12, 1957.Gentry held every office in the local Independent Order of Oddfellows Lodge and several appointive offices in the grand lodge. He also was an elder in the First Christian Church. Survivors are the widow, Myrtis Burch Gentry of the home, who he married April 15, 1913 at Velma. Also a son, James E. Gentry of Wichita Falls, Tex.; three daughters, Mrs. Robert P. Sanders of Pasadena, Tex.; Mrs Roy L. Winters of Ada and Mrs. James Eldridge of Ruston, La. Also four brothers, Loyd R. Gentry of Oklahoma City, Delbert Gentry, 516 Pine; Jess Gentry, 802 Sycamore, and Elmer Gentry, who lives on West Main in Duncan. Also two sisters, Mrs. Richard Meeks, 704 North 2nd, and Mrs. T. N. Goodwin of Belle, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
    • (Research):
      Census Information:

      1930 census
      Stephens Co. OK 305 So. 7th
      187/210
      Gentry, A.L., MW 37 M 20 OK TX TN
      Myrtis, wife FW 34 M 17 TX AR MS
      James, son MW 14 S OK OK TX
      Marie, dau. FW 12 S OK OK TX
      Mary H., dau. FW 10 S OK OK TX
      Dorothy, dau. FW 6 OK OK TX
    Person ID I6243  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Father James Edwin Gentry,   b. 25 Mar 1869, Johnson County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jan 1950, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Elzada Trawick,   b. 6 Jan 1871, Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Jan 1951, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1891 
    • Lynell Gentry Cordell writes that "Zada Trawick's family was also in Wise Co., Texas in 1880. I wonder if John M. and Pamelia could have moved there after the 1880 census and Zada and Ed met and married there in 1890/91. Preacher William, possibly in need of care, his wife having probably died, could have been there around that time also." It is also possible that they married in Oklahoma, her obituary saying she had been a resident of Alma and Duncan since 1889.
    Family ID F1081  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Myrtis Burch,   b. 19 Jul 1895, Garland, Dallas County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Apr 1998, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 102 years) 
    Marriage 15 Apr 1913  Velma, Stephens County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
     1. James Edwin Gentry,   b. 3 Jun 1915, Stephens County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jan 2006, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years)
     2. Myrtis Marie Gentry,   b. 8 Dec 1917, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Apr 2008, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years)
     3. Mary Helen Gentry,   b. 3 Jul 1920, Stephens County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Apr 2014, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years)
     4. Dorothy"Dot" Jeanne Gentry,   b. 1 Oct 1923, Stephens County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 May 2014, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years)
    Family ID F3139  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 9 Dec 2006 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 3 Aug 1892 - Alma, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 15 Apr 1913 - Velma, Stephens County, Oklahoma Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 2 Jan 1961 - Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
    Gentry, James Edwin Farm House, Stephens County, Oklahoma
    Gentry, James Edwin Farm House, Stephens County, Oklahoma
    Taken at the Ed and Zada Gentry farm house sometime before 1940. Top row, left to right, Zada and Ed Gentry, Eva and Bud Gentry, Arthur Gentry, Jess Gentry. Bottom row (l to r), Ruth Gentry, Gracie (Gentry) Payne (ASSUMED), Harold Gentry, Myrtis (Burch) Gentry, Robert "Bobby" Perry Sanders III, Betty Jean Gentry, and Bessie (Gentry) Payne.

    PLEASE HELPS US CLARIFY THE UNKNOWN OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ABOVE.
    Gentry, Arthur ca 1945
    Gentry, Arthur ca 1945
    Arthur "Al" Gentry was born in Alma, Indian Territory in 1892, later teaching school there. He worked for the post office for 47 years, being promoted to Assistant Postmaster of Duncan in 1957. He died in 1962.
    Gentry, Arthur ca 1950 with wife Myrtis
    Gentry, Arthur ca 1950 with wife Myrtis
    Arthur Gentry and Myrtis Burch were married in Velma, Oklahoma in 1913. Arthur died about two years prior to their 50th wedding anniversary, with Myrtis surviving him by 37 additional years.
    Gentry Reunion ca 1953
    Gentry Reunion ca 1953
    L-R Delbert & Eva Gentry, Arthur & Myrtis Gentry, Hazel Truitt Gentry , and Esther & Lloyd Gentry

    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    _Gentry, Arthur
    _Gentry, Arthur
    Husband of Myrtis Burch
    B. 1892 Indian Territory D. 1961 Oklahoma

    Headstones
    Gentry, Arthur
    Gentry, Arthur

  • Sources 
    1. [S124] Harvey, Kenneth C--Family Member; Gedcom, Printed Descendants Reports of Payne and Gentry Families, Correspondence.

    2. [S564] 1930 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002., (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls. Containing records for approximately 123 million Americans, the 1930 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and is the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household?s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census.), Stephens Co. OK 305 So. 7th 187/210 (Reliability: 3).