Daniel Morgan

Notes:

MINUTES of the ANTIOCH HARDSHELL BAPTIST CHURCH BUNA, TEXAS 1862 - 1874 (Transcription courtesy of Bonnie Smith)

"at an Association at Antioch Sept. 25, 1868 Simon William joined Church by Experance also Daniel Morgan..."

June Conferance 1872, "Church met and after Divine servise set in conferance the Church taken up the subject of Brother Daniel Morgans non attendance as a Church member, it was unanimously resolved that Brothers Amos Richardson J.R. Davis visit the Brother and know the cause of his non attendance at Church and to report the same to the Church as early as convenient....."

July Conferance, 1872 "Church met and after Divine servise set in conferance. Community caled on to report the case of Defaulting Brethren D. Morgan and E. Shepherd and the Brethren being present themselves made their own excuse it was received as good..."

Nan located a copy of a deed from the Heirs of Daniel Morgan to John McLemore. The heirs were deeding the "160 acres of land granted by the state of Texas to said Daniel Morgan by Patent No. 550, Vol 41, and dated Feb 3, 1874 said 160 acres being community property of said Daniel and Mary Morgan to John McLemore." This deed was dated May 1886.

The heirs listed, "being the only surviving heirs of said decedents....(were) James Morgan, Elizabeth Jones, Owen Morgan, heirs at law....(and also) the following named persons who are the grandchildren of the said decedents, viz: J.F. McLemore and Mary Ann Horn and her husband Elma Horn, Jesse Morgan and Allie Morgan, Ebenezer B. Lee, Timothy Lee, Angelina Watson and her husband John Watson." (Vol P, Page 367)

In a letter to Melinda Strong dated September 4, 1999, Carolyn Lockhart indicated that she had heard "that all he had was 160 acres and a member of the family tried to contest the will."

(Research):Census Information:

1830 Census, Sampson County, North Carolina (p. 186)
Daniel Morgan
Males 1 under 5 (James)
[Note: No male listed between 10-15 on this census, but an older male, between 15 -20, DOES appear on the subsequent census]
1 between 30-40 (Daniel b. ca 1800)
Females
2 under 5 (Sarah, Elizabeth)
1 between 30-40 (Mary b. ca 1800)

1840 Census, Sampson County, North Carolina (p. 9)
Danl Morgan
Notes: Why isn't there a listing for a male, under the age of 5? (Daniel/David, born ca 1838)
1 male between 5-10 (Owen)
1 male between 10-15 (James)
1 male between 15-20 (Note: this is likely to have been JOHN McLEMORE, son-in-law of Daniel, who married his eldest child, Sarah. The date of their wedding is not known, so John may have either already been married to Sarah, or been living with the family as a farmhand prior to his marriage)
1 male between 40-50 (Daniel)
2 females between 5-10 (Dorcus, Elizabeth)
1 female between 10-15 (Sarah)
1 female between 40-50 (Mary)


1850 Census, Decatur County, Georgia
518/518
Morgan, D.,50,M, Farmer,50 Ga.
Morgan, Mary,50,F Ga.
Morgan, Elizabeth,21,F Ga.
Morgan,Reubin,18,M,Laborer Ga.
Morgan, Oliver (sic),16,M,Laborer Ga.
Morgan,Dorcas,14,F Ga.
Morgan,Daniel,12,M Ga.

The state of birth are listed in error as Georgia, whereas the Morgan's were actually all born in North Carolina.

Daniel and Mary's two oldest children had left home prior to the above census. Son James was already in Jasper County, Texas, listed as a laborer in the home of 74 year old Elijah ISAACS of South Carolina. Elijah ISAACS is said to be the son of Samuel ISAACS and Mary MORGAN of Lincoln Co., TN; Pendleton Co, S.C, Wilkes Co, N.C. and Lincoln Co, TN.

Daughter Sarah, along with her husband John McLemore, lived two households away (516/516) from her parents in Decatur County. Also living nearby was Daniel's nephew, Malachi Morgan.

The family moved westward, as in 1860, they could be found in Jasper County, Texas:

1860 Census Jasper County, Texas
#352-352
Daniel Morgan 61 M Farmer $160 $200 NC
Mary Morgan 61 F NC
Owen Morgan 24 M Domestic NC Can't Read or Write
David (???) Morgan 22 M Domestic NC

Ruby Boyett Burkett reports that two of Daniel and Mary's two youngest daughters, Elizabeth and Dorcus, stayed behind in Georgia. Both of them were widowed during the Civil War, and they journeyed from Georgia to Texas by boat. Daniel met the boat in Galveston, taking his daughters and grandchildren back to Jasper by wagon. Daniel himself was widowed at the time of the 1870 Federal census, and can be found living with this daughter Elizabeth Jones:

1870 Federal Census, Jasper County, Texas
Morgan, Daniel,68,Farmer, $600 $300North Carolina
Jones, Elizabeth,40, Keeping House, $--- $100 North Carolina
Jones, Newton,16,Farm Labor, Georgia
Jones, Mary Matilda,15, Georgia
Jones, Martha A.,13,Georgia
Jones, Elizabeth,11, Georgia
Jones, Sarah J.,10, Georgia
Jones, Henrietta,8, Georgia
Jones, George S,7,Georgia
Morgan,Owen,38,Farm Labor, North Carolina , Idiot

According to the FamilySearch 1880 Census, Daniel is living with another of his widowed daughters, Dorcus Lee:

Census Place:Precinct 3, Jasper, Texas
Source:FHL Film 1255313 National Archives Film T9-1313 Page 15 RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
Darcus LEE Self F W W 43 NC Occ:Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC
Ebenezer LEE Son M S W 22 GA Occ:Works On Farm Fa: GA Mo: NC
Daniel MORGAN Father M W W 79 NC Occ:Retired Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Owen MORGAN Brother M S W 45 NC Occ:Idle Fa: NC Mo: NC
Alley MORGAN Brother M S W 18 TX Occ:At Home Fa: NC Mo: GA

Daniel married Mary ??? before 1826. Mary was born about 1800 in North Carolina; died after 1860 in Roganville, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Morgan Cemetery, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

No record of John and Sarah's marriage has yet been located. However, it can be proved by a Deed to John McLemore by the Heirs of Daniel Morgan, dated the Seventh day of January, A.D. 1889, Jasper County, Texas. It was filed for record Jan'y 8th 1889 at 10 o'clock am and recorded January 16th 1889 at 5 pm by AJ Rigsby, Clk. (Vol P, Page 367). This deed indicates that the "heirs at law of DANIEL MORGAN and MARY MORGAN deceased . . . . (include) the grandchildren of the said decedents, viz: J.F. McLEMORE and Mary Ann (McLemore) HORN and her husband Elma HORN... " John Finn and Mary Ann were apparently the only two of John and Sarah's six children still surviving in 1889.

Sarah apparently died sometime before John's remarriage in 1859, Nan Kittell indicated that she might have died in Alexandria, Louisiana, on the way to Newton County. As her youngest daughter, Mary Ann, was said to be born in Newton County, it would appear Sarah probably died shortly after the family arrived in Texas.

In a letter provided to me by Kenneth Morgan, written by Carolyn Lockhart, she indicated that Sarah's parents, Daniel and Mary Morgan, were "100% Cherokee Indian." She said that Sarah's sister, Elizabeth, instructed her children not to mention their heritage. Elizabeth, however, always wore fringe on her dresses to secretly remind herself of her Cherokee forebearers.

Her paternal line were said to have emigrated to the United States from Ireland or Wales, so the Native heritage was presumed to be maternal. Jo Ann Lee Gartig suggests she might actually have been associated with the Creek tribe, not Cherokee. However, mtDNA testing shows her direct maternal line was HV, a very common European marker, and not one associated with native heritage. It is possible she did indeed have some Native American ancestry, but if she did, it was not through either her direct paternal or direct maternal lines, and she was certainly not "100%."

Sarah married John M. McLemore before 1844. John (son of Tobias McLemore, Sr. and Sarah "Sallie" ???) was born about 1822 in North Carolina; died in Jan 1891 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Zion Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James appears to have been the trailblazer in the family. In 1850, he was already in Jasper County, Texas, while his parents and siblings were still in Decatur County, Georgia. He was listed as a laborer in the home of 74 year old Elijah ISAACS, born in South Carolina. The rest of the family arrived after James, moving to Jasper sometime prior to the 1860 census. Elijah ISAACS is said to be the son of Samuel ISAACS of Lincoln Co., TN; Pendleton Co, S.C, Wilkes Co, N.C. and Lincoln Co, TN. He was a twin, his brother being Elisha ISAACS. He was married to Esther Donaho. Steve Moody, a descendant of Elijah ISAACS, wrote me that "Elija Isaacks' mother was Mary Morgan, daughter of Joseph Morgan Jr. I've never been able to figure out how James was related, I thought maybe he was a cousin."

A website with more about the ISAACS family can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/astromood/ISAACKSc.html


Tombstone Inscription courtesy of Tammie Lytle:

Morgan, James 23 Jan.1828-8 Aug.1888 "In Memory of James Morgan- Age 60 Years, 6 Mos and 16 Days. "Enter Thou Info The Joy Of The Lord. Sweetly Resting Here Secure From All Alarms. Although We Grieve Still We Believe Them Safe In Jesus Arms" Fair Condition

Floyd Boyett sent an email, dated April 2, 2006, with the following information about the Military service of James Morgan:

"The family is on the indigent list for Jasper Co., James is the only James (or J. M.) Morgan on the 1860 Jasper census and the only James (or J. M.) Morgan on the 1870 Jasper census. Also found James M. Morgan, son of Daniel and Mary, listed in "Civil War Soldiers of Jasper and Newton Counties of Texas" published by Ericson Books of Nacogdoches, Texas. Also found J. Morgan on the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System web site that was in the 13th Texas Calvary, Burnett's Regiment. I think we can safely say this is our man. He has no Confederate headstone."

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Census Listings:

1850 Census
Texas, Jasper County, No. 44
Enumerated 17 Sep 1850
Stamped 220
4-4
Elijah Isaacks 75 M Farmer 3000 SC
James Morgan 22 M Laborer NC

1880 Census
RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
James MORGAN Self M M W 52 NC Occ:Farming Fa: NC Mo: NC
Nancy MORGAN Wife F M W 45 FL Occ:Keeping House Fa: NCMo: NC
Mary MORGAN Dau F S W 24 TX Fa: NC Mo: FL
Joseph MORGAN Son M S W 22 TX Occ:Works In FirmFa: NC Mo: FL
Susan A MORGAN Dau F S W 20 TX Fa: NC Mo: FL
Olive T MORGAN Dau F S W 16 TX Fa: NC Mo: FL
Martha MORGAN Dau F S W 13 TX Occ:At School Fa: NC Mo: FL
James D MORGAN Son M S W 11 TX Occ:At School Fa: NC Mo: FL
Nancy MORGAN Dau F S W 8 TX Occ:At School Fa: NC Mo: FL
Robert S MORGAN Son M S W 6 TX Occ:At Home Fa: NC Mo: FL
Julia A MORGAN Dau F S W 4 TX Fa: NC Mo: FL
George H MORGAN Son M S W 1 TX Fa: NC Mo: FL
Olive HAROLL MotherL F W W 88 NC Fa: NC Mo: NC
Census Place:Jasper, Texas Source: FHL Film 1255313
National Archives Film T9-1313 Page 159A

James married Nancy Harrell on 6 Nov 1854 in Jasper County, Texas. Nancy was born on 6 Nov 1834 in Florida; died on 9 Mar 1897 in Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said by some to have been born in Surry County, NC, but no proof cited. This seems unlikely as the family was listed in Sampson County as of the 1830 census.

Carolyn Lockhart wrote that after the death of Sion Jones in Georgia "Elizabeth sold her land in Decatur County (ca 1868) and came to Texas. She and [her widowed sister] Dorcas Lee had about 9 children with them. Someone met them in Galveston and it was the first time she had ever seen an iron cook stove. She instructed her kids not to mention their Indian ancestry. She herself never mentioned it even though she always wore fringes on her dresses to remind her own self of her heritage. She was 61 when she died, never remarried and never filed a pension from Sion Jones CSA record."

In a letter from Carolyn Lockhart, she states that Elizabeth died in the home of her oldest son, Newton B. Jones. Like the Morgan's, the Jones family were also of Welsh ancestry. The Hawthorne family were neighbors in Georgia and also in Jasper County.

Ruby Boyett showed she died in 1897, but this can not be correct as (1) she had a daughter born in 1899 (2) she can be found on the 1900 census with her husband and children and (3) her tombstone is said to be inscribed 13 Dec 1902.

Elizabeth married Sion Jones on 3 Feb 1853 in Decatur County, Georgia. Sion (son of Matthew Jones and Elizabeth Wester) was born in 1825 in Pulaski County, Georgia; died on 14 Aug 1864 in Georgia; was buried in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rueben Morgan may have moved back to Florida after his 1857 marriage in Jasper, Texas. In an email dated April 2, 2006, Floyd Boyett passed along the following information:

"I did find a Reuben Morgan, Co. G, 3rd. Florida Infantry (Pensacola area) as a Private on the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System site. This should be Daniel's Reuben and the man we were looking for."

Based on the census listing below, it appears that Rueben Morgan died sometime between 1865 and 1870, perhaps as a result of the Civil War? It further appears that Susan remarried. Her second spouse appears to have died as well:

1870 U.S. Federal Census, Texas, Jasper, Subdivision 23 409-410
Wilson, Susan 43 F W Keeping House 100 100 Louisiana
Morgan, Eliza G 12 F W Texas
Morgan, Jessie 10 M W Texas
Morgan, Alice 9 F W Texas
Morgan, Josephine 5 F W Texas

At the time of the 1880 census, 14 year old Josephine is living in the home of John McLemore, her uncle by marriage, and listed as Josephine Wilson.

Only Jesse and Allie are listed in the Estate settlement of Daniel Morgan as "surviving grandchildren." It therefore appears that Eliza and Josephine may have died prior to the settlement of Daniel's estate in 1886.

Rueben married Susan Neal on 25 Feb 1857 in Jasper County, Texas. Susan was born before 1837 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His name was listed on the Decatur GA census EXTRACT as Oliver, in error.

Carolyn Lockhart wrote that it was her understanding that Owen had never been married. Jo Ann Lee Gartig concurred, writing that "In following Owen through all the census records from GA to TX, I do not believe that Owen ever married because he was mentally retarded in some way. Decatur Co, 1850 Owen was 16 (and it read "Owen" on that microfilm because that is how I copied it before I ever saw "Oliver" on your paper). Jasper County census of 1860 Owen is 24 and listed as "domestic." 1870 Jasper County census clearly listed Owen, 38 as "idiot." 1880 Jasper County census shows Owen, 45, single, and brother to Dorcus. Ruby Boyett Burkett wrote that Owen was able to help his father with farming, so was not likely retarded. She understood that he did suffer seizures of some sort, and never married.

Notes:

In 1870, she was living next to her brother, James Morgan.

According to the FamilySearch 1880 Census:

Census Place:Precinct 3, Jasper, Texas Source:FHL Film 1255313 National Archives Film T9-1313 Page 15 RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace Darcus LEESelfFWW43NC Occ:Keeping HouseFa: NCMo: NC Ebenezer LEESonMSW22GA Occ:Works On FarmFa: GAMo: NC Daniel MORGANFatherMWW79NC Occ:Retired FarmerFa: NCMo: NC Owen MORGANBrotherMSW45NC Occ:IdleFa: NCMo: NC Alley MORGANBrotherMSW18TX Occ:At HomeFa: NCMo: GA

Dorcus married Elias M.C. Lee on 23 Nov 1854 in Decatur County, Georgia. Elias was born before 1834; died on 14 Nov 1862 in Virginia; was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

No one of this age was enumerated in the home of Daniel Morgan at the time of the 1840 census.

Listed as Daniel, age 12 in 1850.

Listed as David, age 22, a Domestic, in 1860.

Can not locate on the 1870 or subsequent census reports.

Not listed as an heir of Daniel Morgan in 1886. Did he die before 1886?

At the time of the 1860 census, Duncan Morgan (Daniel's brother) had two young men with the last name of Morgan listed as "Domestics" in his home. Nan McCoy Kittell says these two family members were actually slaves, and not family members Could the same be true for this Daniel/David Morgan? Maybe this is why he is not listed with the family after the Civil War, and also why he is not listed as a heir.

Notes:

In the 1850 Decatur County, Georgia census, he is listed as born in Georgia. On the 1860 census, his birthplace is instead shown as North Carolina.

Nan Kittell could find no further record of William McLemore after 1860, and presumed he did not survive the Civil War.

In the Fall 1998 issue of the Red River County Texas Genealogical Society, a list is included of "the John C. Burkes Camp # 656 of the United Confederate Veterans was established in Red River County, Texas in the summer of 1890. This organization met yearly, usually in August, on campgrounds that were located about one mile northeast of Clarksville. It eventually became a four or five day affair with dancing, ball games, food, music, carnival attractions and patriotic speeches. It disbanded after the last Confederate Veteran member died and the campground was sold June 23, 1942. The actual list was found in the RRCTGS files and was transcribed from original records that were in poor condition. The listing includes a W.H. McLemore

There is a William H. McLemore, parents unknown born, on a WorldConnect Tree on RootsWeb that is connected to Red River county. If the tree is accurate, he was actually born in Red River County versus Georgia, so he would not be the same William McLemore as our son of John and Sarah.

He is listed as William H. McLemore, head of household, in the 1870 census for Jasper Co., MO, age 27, born TX.

He is listed as W. H. McLemore, head of household, in the 1880 census for Red River Co., TX, age 37, born TX, father born VA, mother born AL.

He is listed as W. H. Mclemore, head of household, in the 1900 census for Red River Co., TX, age 57, born June 1843, married 33? year, born TX, father born VA, mother born AL.
I have found a Mrs. A. A. Mclemore who was married to W. H. McLemore.he died
2 nov. 1912. Mrs. A. A. was born in Lamar County, Tx and applied for a widows of soldiers
pension in Red River Co. Tx. March 1913. She states they were married 13 Nov. 1866 in Jasper Co. Missouri-----a copy of the marriage license for the old William Henry McLemore, born 14 Jan 1843, died 2 Nov 1912 and Artha Ann Hall , born 18 Mar 1846, died 16 Jan 1930, from Jasper County, Missouri dated 8 Nov 186
Children

Deed Bk 2 O pg 231: State of Texas, Red River Co.: W. H. and A. A. McLemore husband and wife sell to C. M Faulkner of Lamar Co., one hundred and five acres of land for the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars. Said land being a part of the Wiley Weatherspoon survey in Lamar Co., Tx on the waters of Lower Pine Creek. April 1st, 1882

WOODLAND GRAVEYARD -- located about 17 1/2 miles N of Clarksville. At Detroit take FM 410 North to FM 195 turn east and the graveyard is on the north side of the road.

McLEMORE, W.H.
b. 14 Jan 1843, d. 2 Nov 1912
SSW Artha A.
(next to A.H. & Daisey)

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=boballen1948&id=I38526

There is at least one other William McLemore was was a veteran of the Civil War, as he is buried in Austin and not in the Woodland Graveyard in Norht Texas. Tom McLemore emailed Melinda Strong on June 9, 2003 that "Last week Bonnie and I were in Austin....(and) we stopped at the Texas State Cemetery which is on 7th Street, near downtown. There is a veteran of the Civil War by the name of William McLemore buried there in a section reserved for veterans of that war. I wonder if it might be the McLemore that Nan Kittrel mentioned to you. I don't remember any other details like date of death."

However, this William buried in Austin could be yet another William McLemore of around the same age as the William McLemore who was a son of John and Sarah (Morgan) McLemore.

Notes:

Nan Kittell speculates she died in Alexandria, Louisiana, in transit to Texas.

Notes:

Finn's middle name could have been Fenton (based on a poll tax receipt from Jasper) or Finerel (based on the middle name of his son, Rufus) or Finn, as he was commonly called.

At the time of the 1880 census, he was widowed, and living in the home of his in-laws with his young daughter.

He was a farmer. On the 1900 Sabine County census, he is shown in household 22, next to the Henry S. White family, his wife's brother. Household 36 is that of Thomas E. McLemore, his half brother.

Finn died in at the home of his son, Vessie McLemore. Vessie and Nina had been caring for him. Granddaughter Evon remembers she and some cousins going out into the woods to gather wildflowers for him while her father built a coffin. Her father and his brothers took the coffin by cart to the Gravel Hill cemetery a few days later.

(Research):Census information:

1880 Census
Census Place:Precinct 3, Jasper, Texas
Source:FHL Film 1255313 National Archives Film T9-1313
Page 14 Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
J.F. MCLEMORE Self M W W 25 Texas Occ: Laborer Fa: AR Mo: GA
Vilona MCLEMORE Dau F S W 7 M Texas Fa: Texas Mo: MS
Frances WIGLEY Self M M W 69 GA Occ: FarmerFa: VA Mo: VA
Sarah WIGLEY Wife F M W 67 SC Occ: Keeping House Fa: SC Mo: SC
Martha WIGLEY Dau F S W 31 MS Occ: At HomeFa: GAMo: SC
Alexander WIGLEY Son M S W 25 Texas Occ: Printer Fa: GA Mo: SC

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 1
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 68 Sheet 2A Stamped 93
22-23
McLemore, John Head W M Dec 1853 46 M 17 Ga NC NC Farmer
McLemore, Ruth T Wf W F Dec 1859 40 M 17 7/6 Tx Miss Miss
McLemore, Vessie E Son W M Feb 1885 15 S Tx Ga Tx Farm Laborer
McLemore, Rufus F Son W M July 1886 13 S Tx Ga Tx Farm Laborer
McLemore, Earnest Son W M May 1887 13 S Tx Ga Tx Farm Laborer
McLemore, Mellie Dtr W F Feb 1891 9 S Tx Ga Tx
McLemore, Ira Son W M Jan 1896 4 S Tx Ga Tx

1910 Federal Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 16 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 1B
Milam Road
12-13
McLemore, John F. Head M W 51 M2 26 Ga Ga Ga Farmer
McLemore, Ruth T Wf F W 50 m1 26 8/7 Tx Ala Miss
McLemore, Ernest E Son M W 20 S Tx Ga Tx Farmer
McLemore, Mellie M Dtr F W 19 S Tx Ga Tx
McLemore, Elvie R Dtr F W 16 S Tx Ga Tx
McLemore, Ira W Son M W 14 S Tx Ga Tx Laborer Farm
McLemore, Emma L Dtr F W 9 S Tx Ga Tx

John married Lucinda Wigley on 20 Dec 1878 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas. Lucinda (daughter of Francis Wigley and Sarah Ann Felder) was born on 16 Oct 1852 in Amite County, Mississippi; died on 21 Oct 1879 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Annie Irene Boyett on 23 Dec 1880 in Sabine County, Texas. Annie (daughter of James Thomas Boyett and Mary Sallier) was born about 1865 in Arkansas; died about 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Rutha Triphene White on 11 Dec 1883 in Sabine County, Texas. Rutha (daughter of Henry Strickland White, Sr and Mary Etta "Polly" Vardeman) was born on 27 Dec 1859 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 11 Jun 1939 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edythe McLemore McCoy indicates he "died young." He can be found living with his parents at the time of the 1860 through 1880 census enumerations, but not thereafter.

Mary married Elmer Augustus Horn on 2 Nov 1880 in Jasper County, Texas. Elmer (son of Aurin Goodgame Horn and Eleanor Deckle) was born on 7 Apr 1842 in Georgia; died on 5 Aug 1920 in Magnolia Springs, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

It appears she never married, living with her younger siblings after her parents died.

Notes:

Unable to locate in census indexes subsequent to 1880. He may have died relatively young.

Notes:

Susan Amanda "Mandy" Morgan married William Claud when she was approximately 39 years old, and was stepmother to his three grown children from a prior marriage. The 1910 census indicates that she herself was the mother of 1 child, but the space indicating whether or not this child was still living was left blank. As no child under the age of 11 was listed on the census, it appears likely to have died young.

At the 1920 census, they were still in Jasper, but now in JP 3, ED 75. Only William's oldest daughter was still at home, but she was listed as Maggie, age 42, instead of as Sarah.

Mandy was widowed prior to the 1930 census. At that time, she is living in Jasper, along with her older sister, Mary Morgan, who appears to have been a lifelong spinster.



(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Jasper County, Precinct 3, ED 8
Claud, Mandy Hd O 150 F W 69 Wd 30 Tx Ga Fl
Morgan, Mary Sister F W 73 S Tx Ga Fl

Susan married William H. Claud on 25 Sep 1898 in Jasper County, Texas. William was born on 20 Sep 1846 in Mississippi; died on 13 Jul 1930 in Manning, Angelina County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Olive married Joseph Burrel Freeman on 4 Mar 1883 in Jasper County, Texas. Joseph was born on 10 Jan 1858 in Texas; died in Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Information:

1900 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP 5
Morgan, James Hd W M Apr 1869 31 M7 Tx Ga Ga
Morgan, Ellen M Wife W F Aug 1873 26 M7 4/3 Tx Al Al
Morgan, Eddie Son W M May 1896 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Morgan, Charles Son W M Sept 1897 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Morgan, Archie Son W M Jun 1899 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Ward 11
Enumerated 8 Jan 1920
SD 12 ED 14 Sheet 7A
Morgan, J D Hd 50 Tx Ga Ga Engineer City
Morgan, Ellen M Wife 47 Tx Al Carl
Morgan, Charles Son 22 Tx Tx Tx Clerk Grocery
Morgan, Archie Son 20 Laborer Garage
Morgan, Ida 17 Tx Tx Tx
Hornsby, Dan Brother-in-law 50 Al Al Carl Laborer
Hornsby, ??? Sister-in-law 52 Tx Al Carl
McKnight, George Son-in-law 20 Ok Il Tx Brakeman
McKnight, Anna Daughter 18 Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Ward 11E Block 1621
Enumerated April 5, 1930
ED 220-44 SD 9 Sheets 9B and 10A Stamped 114
1314 Commerce Street
Morgan, James D Head Own 2500 61 M25 Tx NC Fl
Morgan, Elender M Wife 56 M 20 Tx Al AL
Morgan, Charles H Son 32 S Tx Tx Tx Manager, Hamburger Stand
Morgan, Ida O Dtr 26 S Tx Tx Tx
McKnight, Ida A Granddaughter 9 S Tx Ok Tx
McKnight, George N Grandson 6 S Tx Ok Tx
Hornsby, James D Brother in law 60 Al Al AL Retired

James married Elender "Ella" M. Hornsby about 1893 in Jasper County, Texas. Elender was born in Aug 1873 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

It appears she may have never married, living with her older sister Mary and younger brother Robert for some twenty years after her parents died. She was not listed with either of them after 1920, however, so she may have either married late in life, or died sometime prior to 1930.

Notes:

Robert also appears to never have married. On the 1900 through 1920 census, he could be located in Jasper, listed as the head of a household consisting of himself and two of his older sisters, both also unmarried.

1900 Census, Texas, Jasper, JP 4 Morgan, Robert Head W M Feb 1874 26 S Tx Ga Ga Farmer Morgan, Mary Sister W F Aug 1859 40 S Tx Ga Ga Morgan, Nancy Sister W F Feb 1871 29 S Tx Ga Ga

1910 Census, Texas, Jasper, JP 3, ED 62 Morgan, Bob Head M W 36 S TX TX TX Labor Sawmill Morgan, Mary sister f W 39 S Tx Tx Tx Morgan, Nancy sister F W 37 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census, Texas, Jasper JP 3 Morgan, Robert Head M 45 S Tx NC Fl Morgan, Mary Sister F 64 S Tx NC Fl Morgan, Nancy Sister F 48 S Tx NC Fl

Julia married Archie John "Jack" Norsworthy on 16 Feb 1898 in Newton County, Texas. Archie was born in Jul 1877 in Louisiana; died on 2 Jul 1930 in Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1900 census, he was a boarder in the home of his sister and brother in law, Julia and John Norsworthy. His occupation was listed as Laborer, Log Farm.

Family/Spouse: Lela M. Miller. Lela was born on 13 Jan 1890; died on 5 Sep 1965 in Jackson County, Florida; was buried in Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Carolyn Lockhart writes that "there was an older Newton B. Jones who was a lawyer in Thomas County, Georgia. He was born in Connecticut.



(Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Census
Census Place:Jasper, Texas
Source:FHL Film 1255313 National Archives Film T9-1313
Page 16
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Kenton B JONES Self M M W 26 GA Occ:Works In Black Smith Shop Fa: GA Mo: NC Beadah JONES Wife F M W 29 TX Occ:Keeping House Fa: GA Mo: GA
George JONES Son M S W 1 TX Fa: GA Mo: GA
Levi KELLY Bro L M S W 2 0TX Occ:Grading Fa: GA Mo: GA
Timothy LEE Other M S W 17 GA Occ:Teamster Fa: GA Mo: NC

Newton married Ruby Beatrice "Bedah" Kelley on 25 Oct 1877 in Jasper County, Texas. Ruby (daughter of Daniel Kelley and Malinda Davis) was born on 5 Jan 1850 in Texas; died on 20 Aug 1891 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Newton married Annie Bell Creamer on 15 Nov 1893 in Jasper County, Texas. Annie was born about 1870 in Louisiana; died on 21 Feb 1957 in Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Mrs. Mary M. Hawthorne 80 Will be Buried at 3 Today Near Home in Roganville. 14 Children Survive Pioneer Resident in East Texas"

Jasper, Texas (March 21, 1936)

Mrs. Mary Matilda Hawthorne, 80, of Roganville died at her home Friday evening following a brief illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Hawhorne was a pioneer settler of Jasper County, coming here from Decatur, Georgia with her family when a small girl. She married J.T. Hawthorne here in 1871 and survived him by about a year.

This couple were the parents of 14 children all now living. Thirteen of the children were at her bedside when death came. A daughter, Mrs. Martha Norburg, of Ashland, Oregon, failed to arrive in time.

Mrs. Hawthorne was a devoted mother and a sincere neighbor in the community where she spent her life. She was active in church work, having been a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for the past 45 years. She took an interest in civic and educational affairs.

She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Lula West of Kirbyville, Mrs. Ola Jones of Roganville, Mrs. Hattie Martin of Vidor, Mrs. Lizzie Hooks of Bleakwood, Mrs. Leachie Day of Newton, and Mrs. Norburg; eight sons, F.P., J.C., J.T., and Walter all of Kirbyville; Sion, Polk, Tommy and Zora all of Roganville, 96 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Friendship cemetery near Roganville at 3 pm Saturday, with the Rev. S.D. Newton of Orange, the Rev. A.J. Dubois of Jasper, and the Rev. Leonard Richardson and Rev. Audrey Richardson of Buna officiating. Burial will be under the direction of the Stringer funeral home of Jasper.

(Source of Obituary, United States Gen Web Page, Jasper County, Texas courtesy of Yolanda Pepper Miller)

Mary married Joshua Timothy "Tim" Hawthorne, Jr. on 2 Dec 1871 in Jasper County, Texas. Joshua (son of Joshua Timothy Hawthorne and Martha Kelley) was born on 2 Feb 1849 in Decatur County, Georgia; died on 3 Nov 1934 in Roganville, Jasper County, Texas; was buried on 4 Nov 1934 in Friendship Cemetery, Roganville, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married John Walter Powell on 1 Dec 1875 in Jasper County, Texas. John (son of John A. Powell and Lucy Thomas) was born on 8 Jul 1857 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 31 Dec 1926 in Voth, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Ford Cemetery, Bon Wier, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ellis Miller. Ellis was born before 1858; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Frank Goetzman on 8 Apr 1880 in Jasper County, Texas. Frank was born on 21 Jun 1857 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; died on 31 Dec 1952 in Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ruby Burkett writes that at her request, Sarah was bured beside her mother, Elizabeth Morgan Jones in the Magnolia Springs Cemetery. Bonnie Jones Smith placed markers on their graves.

Sarah married Henry Cochran Jones on 8 Feb 1882 in Newton County, Texas. Henry was born on 8 Nov 1858 in Newton County, Texas; died on 15 Sep 1931 in Newton County, Texas; was buried in Bleakwood Cemetery, Bleakwood, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henrietta married John Wesley Boyett on 24 Oct 1877 in Jasper County, Texas. John (son of Noah Boyett and Susan Putnell) was born on 12 Feb 1856 in Erin, Jasper County, Texas; died on 21 Mar 1914 in Newton County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sandra Meier shows that he married Sallie SMITH.

Notes:

As of the 1880 census, it appears that Jesse was living as a boarder in Jasper, and working for the Railroad. It appears his future wife, Mary Walters, was living in the same home.



(Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
George N ...IS Self M Male W 29 OH Tie Maker FR
Lucinda J. "" Wife M Female W 23 LA Keeping House --- AL
Mary E "" Dau S Female W 4 TX OH LA
Arthur W "" Son S Male W 1 TX OH LA
Mary A WALTERS SisterL S Female W 19 LA --- LA
Jesse MORGAN Other S Male W 20 TX Railroad Hand NC --- Source Information:
Census Place Jasper, Texas
Family History Library Film 1255313
NA Film Number T9-1313
Page Number 159B

Jesse married Mary A. P. Walters on 9 Jun 1880 in Jasper County, Texas. Mary was born about 1861 in Louisiana; died after 1893 in Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Julia Ann McLemore after 1893. Julia (daughter of John M. McLemore and Sarah Ann E. Boyett) was born on 20 Apr 1869 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 19 Sep 1936; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed as Alice, female, age 9, at the time of the 1870 census. Not located in 1880, unless she was listed in the home of Dorcus (Morgan) LEE in error as:

Alley MORGANBrotherMSW18TX Occ:At HomeFa: NCMo: GA

An "Allie" Morgan was an heir Daniel Morgan in 1886. Additionally, an Alice A MORGAN married J.W. Foster on 8 Dec 1886 in Newton county, Texas (Ancestry.com-Texas Marriages, 1851-1900). It is not known if this is the same person.

Notes:

At the time of the 1880 census, Josephine was living with John McLemore, the husband of her deceased Aunt, Sarah Morgan. She was listed as 14 year old Josephine Wilson, presumably having been adopted by her mother's second husband.

Angelina married John Calvin Watson on 10 Jan 1876. John was born before 1855; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ebenezer married Martha Elizabeth Kelley on 16 Mar 1887 in Jasper County, Texas. Martha (daughter of Daniel Kelley and Malinda Davis) was born on 13 Dec 1867 in Texas; died on 20 Aug 1937; was buried in Magnolia Springs Cemetery, Magnolia Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In her letter of 12 September 1999 to Melinda Strong, Jo Ann Lee Gartig wrote:

"Tim began his working life as a teamster, age 17 (where on the Jasper County 1880 Federal census he was boarding with Newton B. Jones) in the logging camps of Jasper County, along the Neches River between Kirbyville and Buna. A few years later he was engineer of the Texas Tram, a logging train which ran through the Neches River "bottom" near Buna and Ten Acre Lake. He went to San Antonio to earn $50 so that he could marry. At age 27, on October 6, 1886, Tim married Emily Ann Westbrook. The marriage took place at Tram Town, Jasper County. Two sons were born in Tram Town and both died in infancy. The couple took each infant in turn to be buried at Farr's Chapel, Farrsville, Newton County, Texas. Emily Ann's family lived at Farrsville.

On October 10, 1896, (at) age 37, Tim Lee was ordained by the Council of the South East Texas Free Will Baptist Association as a Free Will Baptist Minister. He was Minister of Erin Free Will Baptist Church, Erin Community, Jasper County. Throughout the years of his ministry, he was a circuit minister and one of the several churches that he traveled to preach in was Farr's Chapel.

At age 38, the family moved to Kirbyville, Jasper County and built their "dog-trot" home. This was one of the first homes built in Kirbyville when Mr. Kirby was marking off lots for homesites. The seventh child, Lela Lanine was the first born in the new house...(and) the remaining children were all born in this home.

Tim went to work for Mr. Kirby, owner of Kirby Lumber Company, as a timber evaluator. He was called a "log scaler" and measured amount of timber with a log scaling stick. For a while he was engineer for a log train and worked at night reparing engines in the engine shop. Tim worked for Kirby for many years until the lumber company burned in 1917. Then he went to work for Trout Creek Lumber Company as a night watchman at age 58. This lumber mill was located behind the old Kirbyville school building and near Tim's house. In October, 1927, age 67, Tim attended the 38th annual session of South East Texas Free Will Baptist Association at the Friendship Church near Roganville. He also attended the 39th annual session at Cairo Springs and in 1930 he attended the session at North Zulch, Madison County, Texas.

In 1931, Tim was 71 years old and still employed as a night watchman at the Trout Creek Lumber Mill in Kirbyville. He died of pneumonia, April 16, 1931 at home. Services were held at the family home and Tim was buried in Kirbyville Cemetery.

Chester Lee recounted to his daughter that "The old pendulum clock the family owned was won by Tim. A Kirbyville store owner offered the clock as a prize to the man who paid up his bill. Poppa owed 50 cents and paid up."

Joshua married Emily Ann Westbrook on 6 Oct 1886 in Tram Town, Jasper County, Texas. Emily (daughter of William Westbrook and Emily Huffman) was born on 11 Feb 1865 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 18 Jan 1933 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elias cut his foot and bled to death when he was young. It is suspected that he is buried in an unmarked grave near his grandparents Daniel and Mary Morgan.

Notes:

She died in childbirth, as had her mother. Middle name also shown by some as Valuna or Luna?

Sarah married Tobe L. Robbins on 10 Sep 1896 in Sabine County, Texas. Tobe was born on 25 May 1870 in Verdi, Winn Parish, Louisiana; died before 1930 in Louisiana; was buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Provencal, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vessie McLemore grew up on his parent's farm in the first precinct of Sabine County. The adjoining farm was owned by his Uncle, Henry Strickland White, Jr. The 1900 census indicates that Vessie, who was 15, could read and write, and that he has attended three months of school that year, as had his brothers Rufus and Earnest. His daughter Evon has a class picture of Vessie from around this period. Evon said that Vessie didn't have much of a formal education, and probably stopped attending school altogether around this time. Vessie's wife, Nina, told her granddaughter Melinda that he even taught school for a time, however Evon doubts that this was so. The 1940 Federal Census indicates he had graduated from the Seventh Grade. His wife, Nina, had made it through only Six years of schooling.

When Vessie was 22, he married Nina Fuller,who was 16. On the 1910 Sabine County census they were shown living on a home farm in precinct six, near both Joe Fuller (Nina's father) and John and Jane Fullen (her mother's parents). Nina was shown as being the mother of two children, neither of them living. Nina's first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and her next three babies died shortly after they were born. Her first child lived only 10 weeks. Evon said that Nina and Vessie's baby slept in their bed with them, as was the custom of the time. One morning when they woke up, the baby was dead. Tera Fuller, Nina's sister, reported that Nina always worried that she had somehow accidentally caused the babies death, maybe by rolling over it. Evon conjectured that the baby probably died of SIDS, which her mother had never heard of. The second baby lived only a day. In 1911, they had a third baby which also lived only one day. The three babies are buried side by side.

In 1913, Nina and Vessie's son Percy was born. Over the next six years, the McLemore's had three more children, daughter Evon and sons' Earl and Ray. Vessie owned a store in Steep Creek, a sawmill village eight miles south of San Augustine. He also raised cattle. He regularly published a small advertisement in the 1918 Sabine County newspaper, offering a reward for any stray cattle returned to him. His brand was VM on the hip. He later adopted the "Running M" as his brand. Evon remembers her father buying a Brahma Bull, in an effort to improve his herd. Most of the ranchers in Sabine County didn't fence in their cattle, they allowed them to freely roam about to forage for food. Evon remembers people being afraid of the "Brimmer." He wasn't a particularly mean bull, he was just so different from the east texas scrub cattle that everyone raised. Tom McLemore, Evon Tisdale and Melinda Strong had a conversation in November, 2002 with Vance Hargrove that came around to the subject of Vessie's missing cattle. Vance was a neighbor of the McLemore's when they lived in Bronson, and a good friend of Percy's. He said that Vessie asked he and Percy one day to go looking for several cattle that were missing. They found evidence that some of the laborers in the nearby saw mills had been poaching from Vessie's herd. They told Vessie they had found cattle bones in the yards of some of the workers, workers who looked to be half-starved. Vessie said they probably were half-starved, and told the boys not to report their findings to the sheriff.

A son of Enlow Birdwell relayed a similar story to Tom McLemore in September, 2007, at the funeral of Lynn McLemore. He recalled that Enlow had killed one of Vessie's cows and was taking it home to feed his family. He was caught in the act by Vessie. He confessed to what he had done, and said that he was only doing so because his family had done without for a long time, and were starving. Vessie told him to take the beef home and use it as he intended, but added, "let this be the last one of my cows that you steal." It was. When times became more prosperous, Enlow began raising a small herd of cattle of his own. He went to Vessie to borrow some money to get a start. Vessie gave him one of his checkbooks, and told him to simply use it as he needed, he trusted Enlow and knew together they could keep an accurate accounting of what he borrowed. Enlow often told his family that Vessie was the one who helped him get a start in life, and that he especially valued the trust he showed in him.

Vessie's older children attended their primary grades in Sabine County, but had to commute to San Augustine for High School. Evon says that during the winter, she and her brothers boarded with the family of Dr. Davis, who lived nearby the school. In the late 1920s, the family moved to San Augustine. Evon remembers that her mother suffered another devasting miscarriage, which nearly killed her. A few years later, Nina's youngest children were born, son Tommy in 1931 and son Lynn in 1933. They lived in a house Vessie renovated just off Main Street, and had a small home farm. Evon remembers her father first built a garage, and they slept and cooked in this until he had finished with the house. Their home was still standing in 1997. Even the roof is the same one Vessie laid. It is now the second house on the left, on present day Whitton street. It is a block away from the local elementary school. Tom remembers an indigent Civil War veteran, in his late eighties, who his father took into their home. Tom vividly recalls the stories he told about the war each night at dinner.

In the December 21, 1939 issue of the San Augustine Tribune, V.E. McLemore offered a $5.00 reward to anyone who found his dun muley cow branded "M" on the left loin. Around 1940, Vessie sold their house in the city, and bought some ranch land several miles outside of town.

Vessie's brothers and sisters used to say, admiringly, that "Vessie could stand on the corner and make money." He was an industrious man, with a strong enterpreneurial bent. His first job was working in the sawmills, with his brother, Rufus. But Vessie hated working for others, and saved up enough money to buy a general store in Steep Creek. This was around the time of World War I. It was a rough part of town, and he had both black and white laborers from the sawmills as customers.

The sheriff was a frequent visitor to the store. Evon remembers him always having a kind word and a piece of candy for her. He had a reputation for brutality however, and she recalls that he and a brother were eventually sent to jail after being convicted of murder. One day, the sheriff came to the store asking about a particular Negro laborer. Vessie said he hadn't seen him in days. The sheriff asked Vessie to call him the next time this man came in, telling Vessie he intended to kill him. Vessie went home and discussed the sheriff's threat with Nina, worrying about what he should do. In the middle of the night he got dressed, and tracked the man down in his home. He warned him of the sheriff's threat. The man pawned his pocket watch to Vessie, then and there, and used the money to flee town. He succesfully escaped the sheriff and was never heard of again. Vessie later gave the pocket watch to his son Earl. After Earl's death, his children gave this watch to their Uncle Tom, and Tom eventually passed this keepsake down to his eldest daughter, Melinda. It was a brass plated Studebaker watch from the South Bend Watch Company, and widely sold by mail order in the 1920's. These watches were sold on credit, and could be purchased with a down payment of $1. With the onset of the Depression, the company found itself with many delinquent accounts and was forced to close. (http://www.pocketwatchrepair.com/histories/southbend.html)

After the mill near Steep Creek closed, Vessie was also forced to close his store. His family feared that they'd soon be in the poorhouse. But Vessie continued to prosper. He worked as a rancher primarily, leasing and operating land in Pearsall, Garwood and in various sites throughout South and East Texas. He operated up to 20,000 acres at any given time. He also owned and operated a cotton gin and a meat processing plant. He involved his children in all these ventures. He was well known in the community for his willingness to extend credit or make loans to poor families, black or white. Tom McLemore recalls from looking at a lot of the notes he had drawn up that he charged from 6% to 10% compound interest. He was good fried to Will Wade, proprietor of the City Cafe, and W.J. (Wade) McClanahan, Deputy Sherriff of San Augustine.

Vessie felt a strong committment to provide for his family. Before he died, he built a home for each of his eldest four children, as well as giving them each 50 acres of land. He left his homestead and 400 acre ranch, jointly, to his two youngest sons.

When Vessie was in his forties, he was gored by a bull on the ranch. The wound was just under his left eye. He suffered from nearly incapacitating headaches for the rest of his life. In 1950, he had several massive strokes, and was unable to function normally after that. His wife nursed him at home until he died from a brain aneurysm in 1952.

Although Vessie didn't have much formal education, he was an extremely intelligent man. Tom and Evon remember that he read widely. Vessie's daughter, Evon, was the first of the family to graduate from college. She attended Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, where she received a degree in education. She remembers coming home one weekend from college, and her father asked her to check something he had prepared. He had calculated the compound interest that was due on a loan he had made. She told him she didn't know how to do this. "What am I sending you to college for" he grumbled, "if they can't even teach you to calculate compound interest."

His obituary was published in the local papers, as well as in the January 23, 1952 issue of the Houston Post.

Written by Melinda McLemore Strong, granddaughter, circa 1995 and revised periodically

(Research):
Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 6
Enumerated 11 May 1910
SD 2 ED 133 Sheet 32A
209-209
McLemore, Vessie Head M W 24 M1 2 Tx US US Farming Home Farm
McLemore, Nina Wf F W 18 M1 2 2/0 Tx Ga Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 2 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 173 Sheet 1A
Bronson Road
2-2
McLemore, Vessie E Head M W 34 M Tx Ga Tx Farmer
McLemore, Nina O Wf F W 28 M Tx Ark Tx
McLemore, Percy L Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Evaughan V Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Earl Son M W 3 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Ira Son M W 1 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx

(Medical):artherio sclerosis, hypertension

Vessie married Nina Ophelia Fuller on 7 Nov 1907 in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Nina (daughter of Joseph Thomas Fuller and Viola "Ola" Fullen) was born on 15 Sep 1891 in Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas; died on 8 Jul 1980 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rufus worked in the lumber yards, and in 1910, he was living in the Wilson Boarding house.

He was killed accidentally by a cousin of when he was 26. They and some friends had been drinking, and it was said that they were chasing each other on horseback with guns. Grover Eddings, a brother-in-law of Vessie McLemore, lived nearby the scene of the tragedy, and remembers tending to Rufus's body while the crowd waited for his parents to arrive.

Rufus's mother, Ruth White McLemore, was so overcome with bereavement that she kept her head bowed down for well over a year after his death. A picture of the unveiling of his tomb exists. The marker indicated he was a member of the Woodsmen of the World. His tombstone is inscribed "Asleep In Jesus - A loving son awaiting in Heaven for Mama to come."

Notes:

From the SABINE COUNTY REPORTER, HEMPHILL, TEXAS Thursday 17 October 1963 (Courtesy of Kay Parker McCary)

Services held for Ernest McLemore

Funeral services were held for Earnest E. McLemore, 74 of Hemphill at 4 pm Tuesday, Oct 8, at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. E. E. Adams, pastor of Bulah Baptist Church near Pendleton in Louisiana. Assisting was the Rev. A.E. Armstrong, pastor of Gravehill church.

Mr. McLemore, a native and lifelong resident of Sabine County, died at 8:20 am Oct. 7 in the East Texas Convalescent Home, San Augustine, where he had been for seven weeks. He was a retired farmer.

Burial was in Gravel Hill cemetery under direction of Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill. Pallbearers were nephews, Max Cammack, Gayle Wyatt, Rufus McLemore, Earl McLemore, Marton Conn and Elroy Boyd.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Florence Boyd McLemore of Hemphill; two sons Hugh McLemore of Beaumont and Paul McLemore of Houston; one brother Ira McLemore of Hemphill, three sisters Miss Mollie (sic) McLemore and Mrs. Jack Cammack of Hemphilll and Mrs. Elvie Speights of Beaumont; and five grandchildren.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 4
Enumerated 18 Apr 1930
ED 203-7 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 234
704-727
McLemore, Ernest E Head M W 30 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
McLemore, Mary F Wf F W 26 M Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Rufus H Son M W 1 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1940 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated April 27, 1930
SD 43-2 ED 202-3 Sheet 18A
McLemore, Ernest E Head M W 50 Tx Same House Farmer
McLemore, Florence Wf F W 46 M Tx Sam House
McLemore, Hugh R Son M W 21 S Tx R Sabine Tx ?? Stewart Reforestation
McLemore, Paul B Son M W 8 S Tx Same House

Ernest married Mary Florence Boyd on 21 Dec 1913. Mary (daughter of William Henry Boyd, Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" McGown) was born on 15 Sep 1893 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 7 Jan 1977 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The following obituary was excerpted from the 24 September 1970 SABINE COUNTY REPORTER HEMPHILL, TEXAS

LOCAL WOMAN's FUNERAL HELD

Funeral services for Mrs. Mellie Mary McLemore of Hemphill were held Thursday in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill.

The Rev. Jim Turner, pastor of Hemphill First Baptist Church officiated. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Sabine County.

Pallbearers included nephews Earl McLemore, Donald McLemore, Paul McLemore, Guy Hughes, Max Cammack and Jerry Van Valkenburg.

Mrs. McLemore died Wednesday at the ??? Manor Nursing Home of Hemphill.

Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. H.B. Cammack of Hemphill and Mrs. Elvie Speights.

(Courtesy of Kay Parker McCary)

Notes:

The following obituary appeared in the 27 March 1980 issue of the SABINE COUNTY REPORTER HEMPHILL, TEXAS (Courtesy of Kay Parker McCary)

Ruth Speights

Funeral services for Ruth Elvie Speights, 86, of Pineland were at 2 pm March 20 in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Hemphill Cemetery.

Mrs. Speights died at 12:45 am March 19 in Hines Nursing Home in Pineland.

She was a lifelong resident of Sabine County.

Survivors include three daughters Mrs. Dorine Robinson of Pineland; Mrs. Laverne Gellatly of Beaumont and Mrs. Johnnie Hughes of Shreveport, La; one sister Mrs. Emma Cammack of Hemphill, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Rutha married Mermond Leon Speights on 22 Dec 1913. Mermond (son of John William "Doc" Speights, M. D. and Sallie Wilson) was born on 22 Dec 1891 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 3 Jul 1939 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Excerpted from an undated, unreferenced obituary:

Lifelong resident of Sabine County. Justice of the Peace, Precinct One, for eight years.

Services at First Baptist Church of Hemphill. Rev. Jim Turner, officiated. Buried at Gravel Hill. Graveside Masonic rites conducted by Littleton Fowler Lodge.

Ira married Alma Clara Bragg on 26 Nov 1922. Alma (daughter of Henry Malcom "Mack" Bragg and Lorena Lord) was born on 11 Mar 1906 in Time, Sabine County, Texas; died on 5 May 1985 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Herman Bailey "Jack" Cammack on 29 Mar 1930. Herman (son of Thomas Forrest Cammack and Sarah Elizabeth Karcher) was born on 8 Jun 1903 in Paxton, Shelby County, Texas; died on 26 Jan 1969 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown as Andy C. on several WorldConnect trees, in error I believe. His name was very faint and hard to read at the time of the 1910 census.

It appears this is him at the time of the 1920 Census. Named after his grandfather?

Jasper, JP 8, ED 80 Horn, Arren C. Head M W 38 M Tx Ga Tx Horn, Stella Wife F W 21 M Tx Tx Tx Horn, Eunice Dtr F W 1 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx Horn, Laura E Dtr F W 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Stella, listed as a widow, was living with her five children in Hardin County at the time of the 1930 census.

Arren married Stella May Hooks on 25 Feb 1917 in Jasper County, Texas. Stella was born on 6 Oct 1898 in Tyler County, Texas; died on 14 Jun 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Source: Death Certificate Harris County, Texas.
Spouse: John W Smith (his 2nd wife)also buried at this cemetery.
Parents: Elmer A Horn and Mary Ann McLemore
In the 1910 Tyler Co Tx census she is shown to have 4 children by 1910 all 4 were living. By 1921 there are 9 known children.
Children: Wesley, Susan, Raymond, Evie, John, Mary, Elvie, Rolen and Herbert Smith. (children born 1906 to 1922)

Copied from her Find A Grave Memorial page, 149319563

Sarah married John Wesley Smith on 24 Aug 1904 in Jasper County, Texas. John was born on 23 Oct 1872 in South Carolina; died on 31 Oct 1952 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Beech Creek Baptist Cemetery, Spurger, Tyler County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Louisa Adeline "Addie" Wright on 12 Oct 1919 in Newton County, Texas. Louisa was born on 8 Feb 1900 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 5 Nov 1936 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Springs Cemetery, Magnolia Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

First name unclear, might also be Orpha or Laura.

Henrietta married Horace Greely Abbott on 26 Mar 1914 in Newton County, Texas. Horace was born on 20 Dec 1884 in Tyler County, Texas; died on 19 Nov 1958 in Tyler County, Texas; was buried on 21 Nov 1958 in Beech Creek Cemetery, Spurger, Tyler, Smith County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married a Mr. Story. It APPEARS to me that this would be James Storey, who at the time of the 1920 Federal Census was a 35 year old, born in Texas, who was married to a 27 year old Vonie, born in Texas. Living with them were 19 year old Robert Storey, who was shown as the brother of James, and Robert's wife, 26 year old Eula Storey from Tennessee. James and Robert indicated their parents were both born in Alabama.

Family/Spouse: James Storey. James was born about 1875 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Georgia married Ernest Lee on 6 Nov 1916 in Jasper County, Texas. Ernest (son of Ebenezer Buchanan "Bunk" Lee and Martha Elizabeth Kelley) was born on 23 Oct 1894 in Texas; died on 26 Mar 1962; was buried in Magnolia Springs Cemetery, Magnolia Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was the only child still at home at the time of the 1920 census.

Arrilla married Starkey Hargrove on 24 Nov 1901 in Buna, Jasper County, Texas. Starkey was born on 25 Jan 1873 in Buna, Jasper County, Texas; died on 13 Nov 1960 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1930 Census Newton County, Pr 7, ED 8
Freeman, John Hd 45 M@21 Tx Tx Tx Scaler Lumber Mill
Freeman, Milinda Wf 46 M@22 Tx Tx Tx
Freeman, Merlin Son 17 S Tx Tx Tx Teamster Lumber Mill
Freeman, Delia Dtr 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Freeman, J. Edward Son 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Freeman, Alice L. Dtr 9 S Tx Tx Tx

John married Melinda ??? about 1906. Melinda was born about 1884 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Henry Preston Haynes. Henry was born on 3 Nov 1884; died on 13 Aug 1972 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Antioch Cemetery, Buna, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Anna Mcknight
Event Type Death
Event Date 29 Aug 1924
Event Place Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 07 Apr 1901
Birthplace Newton, Texas
Father's Name J D Morgan
Mother's Name Ella M Hornsby
Certificate Number 27885
GS Film number 2113703
Digital Folder Number 005145655
Image Number 03295

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3ZZ-MV2 : accessed 11 Aug 2014), Anna Mcknight, 29 Aug 1924; citing certificate number 27885, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2113703.

Family/Spouse: George Newton McKnight, Sr.. George was born on 6 Jul 1900 in Oklahoma; died on 15 Jan 1943 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Jasper County, Kirbyville, ED 7
55-61
Bevil, Dave Hd 45 M@19 Tx Tx Tx Carpenter Odd Jobs
Bevil, Pearl Wife 43 M@17 Tx Tx Tx Bevil, D.P. Son 21 S Tx Tx Tx Gravel Loader, Highway
Bevil, Adrian Son 17 S Tx Tx Tx Waiter
Bevil, Aubrey Son 6 S Tx Tx Tx
56-63
Norsworthy, Henry Hd 31 M@28 Tx Tx Tx Carpenter Oil Refinery
Norsworthy, Gertrude Wife 24 M@21 Tx Tx Tx
Norsworthy, Charles H Son 2 6/12 New Mexico Tx Tx
Norsworthy, Billie David Son 7/12 Tx Tx Tx
Bevil, Mary Mother 78 Tx Tx La

Charles married Gertrude Bevil about 1927. Gertrude was born on 7 Aug 1905 in Jasper County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Boyett, Spicey Norsworthy
Dec. 28, 1984
Funeral for Spicey Norsworthy Boyett, 79, of Vidor was held at 2 p.m. December 30 at Causey's E.E. Stringer Funeral Home Chapel in Kirbyville with burial in Magnolia Springs Cemetery. She died Wednesday at her home after an illness. A native of Kirbyville, she lived in Vidor one year. Survivors include three daughters, Martha Webb of Dallas, Lorraine Adams of Crossett, Arkansas, and Cora Page of Vidor; two sons, Rev. Archie Boyett of Houston and Donald E. Boyett of Florida; a sister, Gertrude Tomme of Waco; a brother, Archie Norsworthy of Lufkin; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

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Spicy married Oregon Champion Boyett on 28 Feb 1925 in Jasper County, Texas. Oregon (son of Charles "Charley" Henderson Boyett and Nancy Gertrude "Trudie" Smith) was born on 9 Mar 1905 in Louisiana; died on 12 Jun 1952 in Orange, Orange County, Texas; was buried on 14 Jun 1952 in Magnolia Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her name was nearly illegible on the 1920 census, and might be something other than Jennie.

Notes:

This is PROBABLY his SSDI listing:

ARCHIE NORSWORTHY 05 Dec 1907 14 Jul 1990 (V) 75901 (Lufkin, Angelina, TX ) (none specified) 433-03-3405 Louisiana

Archie married Jewell Odelia Thomas before 1931. Jewell was born before 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Dona "Donie" Boyett on 21 Dec 1904 in Jasper County, Texas. Dona (daughter of William Jasper Boyett and Martha Ann Davis) was born on 8 Sep 1887 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 28 Aug 1947 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Beulah Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Listings:


1910 Census
Texas, Jasper County, Justice Precinct No. 4
Enumerated 10 May 1910
SD 2 ED 63 Sheet 18A
Stamped 248
56-294-296
Jones, Elias L. Head M W 28 M1 11 Tx Ga Tx Fireman Log Skidder
Jones, Julia Wf F W 26 M1 11 4/4 Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Archie N. Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Edward I Son M W 7 S La Tx Tx
Jones, J. D. Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Levi B. Son M W 1 S Tx Tx Tx
Bailey, Roland M Brother-in-law M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Log Skidder
(Roland is indexed, in error, under the last name of Briley on Ancestry.com)

Elias married Julia Bailey on 3 Feb 1901 in Jasper County, Texas. Julia was born on 7 Mar 1884 in Texas; died on 13 Dec 1978 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Jasper County, JP 4
Enumerated 10 May 1910
SD 2 ED 63 Sheet 18A
4-295-297
Jones, Daniel N. m W 22 M1 ) Tx Ga Tx Loader Log Slidder
Jones, Irene D Wf F W 18 M1 0 0/0 Tx Miss Tx

1920 Census
not located

1930 Census
not located

1940 Census
Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston City, East Boston
Enumerated April 9, 1940
SD 11 SD 15-19 Sheet 9A
Marion Street
181 R $18 No
Jones, Daniel N Head M W 52 M No 8 Tx Same Place
Jones, Anna G Wif F W 38 M No H-4 Mass Same Place Timekeeper Candy Factory

Daniel married Delia Irene Sargent on 20 Feb 1910 in Jasper County, Texas. Delia was born on 2 Aug 1891 in Angelina County, Texas; died on 29 Feb 1976 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Anna "Annie" Gertrude McArthur before 1940. Anna was born on 8 Sep 1901 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Aug 1984 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hawthorne, Frances Putnam Hawthorne Sr.
KIRBYVILLE (Spl) ? Graveside services for F. Putt Hawthorne Sr., 95, of the Hawthorne community near Roganville will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Wilkerson Cemetery in Newton County. Elmo Withers, an elder in the Primitive Baptist Church, will officiate. The Causey-Stringer Funeral Home of Kirbyville is in charge of arrangements. The body will remain at the family home until time for the services. Hawthorne died about 2 p.m. Wednesday in his home after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a Baptist. He was a farmer, a stockman and a member of a pioneer family of the Kirbyville area. Surviving are five sons, Harry, Austin, Johnny and Frank Hawthorne, all of Kountze, and Madison Hawthorne of Pasadena; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Keates of Jasper; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.

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Name: Francis Puttnam Hawthorna Sr.
Death Date: 20 Mar 1968
Death Place: Jasper Co., Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 95 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 26 Dec 1872
Birthplace: Zerath, Jasper, Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Timothy Hawthorne
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Jones
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence: Jasper Co., Texas
Cemetery: Wilkerson
Burial Place: Newton Co.
Burial Date: 21 Mar 1968
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2137026
Digital Film Number: 4029708
Image Number: 1835
Reference Number: 28650
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Jasper County, Temple Township Precinct 3
Enumerated April 10, 1930
ED 121-8 SD 19 Sheet 2B
25-25
Hawthorne, Walter and Ola
26-26
Hawthorne, Johnie C and Mary
27-27
Hawthorne, Tim and Mandy
28-28
Hawthorne, Putt F Head M w 56 M 22 Tx Ga Ga Farmer
Hawthorne, Delia Wf F W 57 M 23 Tx Tx Ms
Hawthorne, Harry Son M W 34 M 31 Tx Tx Tx Snipes [Track section hand] Railroad Santa Fe
Hawthorne, Lula DtrlawF W 20 M 17 Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Frank Son M W 22 M 22 Tx Tx Tx Snipes [Track section hand] Railroad Santa Fe
Hawthorne, Hazel B Dtrlaw F W 16 M 16 Tx Tx La
Hawthorne, Madison Son M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Doris M Granddtr F W 9 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx




(Medical):See attached sources.

Francis married Delia E. Wilkinson on 7 Feb 1895 in Newton County, Texas. Delia was born about 1872 in Texas; died about 1968; was buried in Wilkinson Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Lula Hawthorne West
Death Date: 16 Jan 1962
Death Place: Jasper, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 87 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1875
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Timothy Hawthorne
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Jones
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Informantt: Mitchell West
Place of Residence: Temple Springs community, Jasper County, Texas
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Zion Hill
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2116934
Digital Film Number: 4028434
Image Number: 3096
Reference Number: cn 17366
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Medical):See attached sources.

Lula married Henry Calvin "Buddy" West on 13 Jan 1892 in Jasper County, Texas. Henry (son of Alfred West and Angelina Cochran) was born on 26 Oct 1860 in Newton County, Texas; died on 8 Mar 1936 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Zion Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Jasper County, JP 5
Enumerated 22 Jan 1920
SD 2 ED 78 Sheet 8B
150-152
Jones, David A Head M WQ 57 M Tx Miss Ind Farmer Own Farm
Jones, Ola Wf F W 43 M Tx Ga Ga
Jones, David M Son M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer At Home
Jones, Vivian Dtr F W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Jessie L Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, H. V. Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, George W Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Henrietta Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, John D. Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Earle Son M W 2 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Mary V Dtr F W 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Jasper County, JP 5, Roganville Town
ED 121-12 SD 19 Sheet 9A Stamped 295
177-178
Jones, Ola Head F W 54 Wd 19 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Jones, A??? T Son M W 30 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Mack D Son M W 28 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, John H Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Earl Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Verbelee Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Virgil Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx

Iola married David Andrew Jones, II on 28 Feb 1895 in Jasper County, Texas. David was born on 9 Jun 1862 in Texas; died on 12 Nov 1927. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

1930 Census
Texas, Jasper County, Temple Township Precinct 3
Enumerated April 10, 1930
ED 121-8 SD 19 Sheet 2B
25-25
Hawthorne, Walter and Ola
26-26
Hawthorne, Johnie C Head J W 51 M 26 Tx Ga Ga Farmer
Hawthorne, Mary E f F W 45 M 20 Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Willie Son M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Farm
Hawthorne, J. C. Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Farm
Hawthorne, Roy Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Rosie Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Lester Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
27-27
Hawthorne, Tim and Mandy
28-28
Hawthorne, Putt and Delia

John married Mary Ella Wilkinson on 20 Jun 1905 in Newton County, Texas. Mary was born on 5 Jul 1885 in Newton County, Texas; died on 3 Oct 1970 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Wilkinson Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bonnie Smith shows that she was married to John FEEZOR (1876-1906), on 17 May 1900. Said to be married to J.N. MARTIN by Ruby Burkett, which is the name she is listed by in her father's obituary.

Notes:

Name: Elizabeth Hooks
Death Date: 21 Oct 1975
Death Place: Jasper, Jasper, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 92 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1883
Birth Date: 30 Nov 1882
Birthplace: Zwarth, Jasper Co, Texas
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Joshua Timothy Hawthorne
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Jones
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Informant: Finetta Cochran
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243842
Digital Film Number: 4167927
Image Number: 1569
Reference Number: cn 100003
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Medical):See attached sources.

Elizabeth married U. Mitchell Hooks on 31 Dec 1902 in Jasper County, Texas. U. was born about 1882; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hawthorne, J.T.
Taken by Death
Prominent Roganville Pioneer Survived by 350 Descendants
Jasper, Texas.
Nov. 3, 1934
Joshua Timothy Hawthorn, 85, one of east Texas' most prominent pioneers, died at his home at Roganville, following a month's illness. "Uncle Tim," as he was known to his friends, was born in Decatur, Ga., February 2, 1849, but moved to Texas at the age of 8 years and has been a Jasper county resident ever since. This is the first death to occur in his immediate family despite the fact that he was the father of 14 children and now has about approximately 350 descendants. He has been a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for the last 45 years. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Friendship near Roganville. Elder S.D. Newton of the Primitive Baptist Church at Orange will officiate. Burial will follow there under the direction of the Stringer Undertaking Company of Jasper. He is survived by his wife, Mary; eight sons, F.P., J.C., J.T., Sion and Walter of Kirbyville. Polk, Tommie, and Zora of Roganville. six daughters. Mrs. H.C. West of Kirbyville, Mrs. D.A. Jones and Mrs. J.N. Martin of Roganville. Mrs. U.M. Hooks of Bleakwood, Mrs. C.S. Day of Newton and Mrs. Earl Norberg of Ashland Ore; 184 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren.

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Name: James Timothy Hawthorne
Death Date: 22 Sep 1956
Death Place: Rural 3, Jasper, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 72 years 8 months 20 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 02 Jan 1884
Birthplace: Jasper County, Texas, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: J. T. Hawthorne
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Jones
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Farming, Truck Farm
Informant: Mrs. Amanda Hawthorne
Place of Residence: Rural # 3, Jasper, Texas
Cemetery: Friendship Cemetery
Burial Place: Roganville, Jasper, Texas
Burial Date: 24 Sep 1956
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2114934
Digital Film Number: 4032108
Image Number: 1184
Reference Number: 48913
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Jasper County, JP 3
Enumerated 15 and 16 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 75 Sheets 14B and 15A
279-301
Hawthorne, Walter and Ola
280-302
Hawthorne, Timmie Head M W 36 M Tx Ga Ga Farmer
Hawthorne, Amanda Wf F W 31 M Tx Ms Ms
Hawthorne, Estille Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Sybil Dtr F W 10 Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, J. T. Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Chelie Dtr F W 2 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Mickey Dtr F W 1 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Jasper County, Temple Township Precinct 3
Enumerated April 10, 1930
ED 121-8 SD 19 Sheet 2B
25-25
Hawthorne, Walter and Ola
26-26
Hawthorne, Johnie C and Mary
27-27
Hawthorne, Tim J Head m W 46 M 22 Tx Ga Ga Farmer
Hawthorne, Mandy J Wf F W 40 M 18 La Ms Mis
Hawthorne, J. T. Son M W 17 S Tx Tx La
Hawthorne, Chelie Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx La
Hawthorne, Micky Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx La
Hawthorne, Versieroy Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx La
Hawthorne, Jamie Son M W 3 4/12 S Tx Tx La
28-28
Hawthorne, Putt and Delia



(Medical):See attached sources.

Joshua married Amanda "Mandy" Jane Bridges on 12 Sep 1906. Amanda was born on 10 Sep 1888 in Louisiana; died on 31 Jul 1984 in Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary (Source: United States GenWeb Page, Jasper County, Texas)

Funeral services were held for Sion Hawthorne, 52, at the Zion Hill Cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The Rev. Leonard Richardson of Buna officiating. Arrangements were by the Stringer Funeral Home, Jasper.

Mr. Hawthorne died suddenly in his home in Roganville about 7 o'clock Monday night. A native of Jasper County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tim Hawthorne of Roganville.

Surviving are his widow, Mittie Ge. Hawthorne of Roganville; four daughters, Mrs. Alice Spillers of Sour Lake, Mrs. Olinie Beaver of Beaumont, Mrs. Zelma Morgan of Kirbyville and Elsie Hawthorne of Roganville; eight sons Edward Hawthorne, S.C. Hawthorne, Eston Hawthorne, Arthur Hawthorne and Jack Hawthorne of Roganville, Elliott Hawthorne and Harvey Hawthorne of Beaumont, Guy Hawthorne of Segarville; six sisters Mrs. Lulu West and Mrs. Ola Jone of Kirbyville, Mrs. Lizzie Hooks of Bleakwood, Mrs. Hattie Martin of Houston, Mrs. Leachie Day of Newton and Mrs. Martha Norberg of Ashland, Ore; seven brothers, F.P Hawthorne, J.C. Hawthorne, J.T. Hawthorne, Tommie Hawthorne, and Walter Hawthorne of Kirbyville, Polk Hawthorne of Roganville and Zora Hawthorne of Buna, and two grandchildren.

His headstone was inscribed "Thy Life was Beauty, Truth, Goodness, and Love."

(Research):
Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Jasper County, JP 5
Enumerated 22 Jan 1920
SD 2 ED 78 Sheet 8B
152-154
Hawthorn, S Head M W 35 M Tx Ga Ga Farmer Own Farm
Hawthorn, Mittie Wf F W 28 M Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorn, Elliott Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorn, Guy Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorn, Alice Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorn, Olinie Dtr F W 3 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorn, Harvie Son M W 1 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Jasper County, JP 5, Roganville Town
ED 121-12 SD 19 Sheet 9A Stamped 295
179-180
Hawthorn, Sioli? Head M W 43 M 24 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Hawthorn, Mittie G Wf F W 39 M 19 Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorn, Eddie Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Gen Farm
Hawthorn, Guy Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Gen Farm
Hawthorn, Alice Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorn, Olinie Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorn, Harvey H Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorn, Velma (sic) L Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorn, Edward Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorn, Elcie Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorn, Sion C Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorn, Eston Son M W 3 S Tx Tx Tx

Sion married Mittie Gertrude Turner on 30 Oct 1910 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas. Mittie (daughter of Isaac Campbell Turner and Rebecca "Becky" Elizabeth Bean) was born on 28 Mar 1891 in Texas; died on 5 Aug 1970 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Zion Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Malachia married Samuel Sims Day on 7 Nov 1909. Samuel was born on 7 Dec 1876 in Newton County, Texas; died on 8 Jun 1945; was buried in Friendship Cemetery, Roganville, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Jasper County, JP 3
Enumerated 15 and 16 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 75 Sheet14B
279-301
Hawthorne, Walter Head M W 29 M Tx Ga Ga Farmer
Hawthorne, Ola Wf F W 26 M Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Celwin Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Selma Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Winona Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Valton Son M W 1 6/12 s Tx Tx Tx
280-302
Timmy and Amanda Hawthorne

1930 Census
Texas, Jasper County, Temple Township Precinct 3
Enumerated April 10, 1930
ED 121-8 SD 19 Sheet 2B
25-25
Hawthorne, Walter 39 M 19 Tx Ga Ga Farmer
Hawthorne, Ola M Wf F W 37 M 17 Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Frank S Son M W 19 S Tx Tx Tx Toolman Shipyard
Hawthorne, Selma Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Winona Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Walter V Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Hawthorne, Lenox Son M w 4 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx

26-26
Hawthorne, Johnie C and Mary
27-27
Hawthorne, Tim and Mandy
28-28
Hawthorne, Putt and Delia

Walter married Minnie Ola Turner on 29 May 1910. Minnie (daughter of Isaac Campbell Turner and Rebecca "Becky" Elizabeth Bean) was born on 11 Jun 1893 in Texas; died in Sep 1965 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Zion Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hawthorne, Polk Sr.
July 23, 1976
ROGANVILLE ? Funeral for Polk Hawthorne Sr., 84, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Central Baptist Church in Kirbyville with burial in Zion Hill Cemetery under direction of Causey's E.E. Stringer Funeral Home of Kirbyville. Hawthorne died at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Schlesinger Geriatric Center in Beaumont. He was a lifelong resident of Roganville and a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Ludie Turner Hawthorne; four sons, Carrol Hawthorne of Fort Worth, Amos Hawthorne of Lufkin, Polk Hawthorne Jr., of Kirbyville and Hollis Hawthorne of Tyler; three daughters, Aline Kelley of Beaumont and Violet Morgan and Marcelle Conlin, both of Orange, and two brothers, Tommy Hawthorne of Roganville and Zora Hawthorne of Port Arthur.


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Name: Polk Hawthorne
Death Date: 23 Jul 1976
Death Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 84 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1892
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Joshua Timothy Hawthorne
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Jones
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Zion Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Texas
Burial Date: 25 Jul 1976
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243939
Digital Film Number: 4168244
Image Number: 1873
Reference Number: 54207
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Polk married Ludie Turner on 31 May 1913 in Jasper County, Texas. Ludie (daughter of Isaac Campbell Turner and Rebecca "Becky" Elizabeth Bean) was born on 17 Feb 1896 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 21 Nov 1980 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Zion Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Earl Norberg on 19 Jan 1919 in Jasper County, Texas. Earl was born in Oct 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Hawthorne Will Celebrate a Century" San Augustine Tribune, July 29, 1999 p 13

Zora Hawthorne will be honored for his 100th birthday at a reunion Saturday, July 31, at the Hen House Ridge Pavillion at Martin Dies Jr State Park near Dam B.

Hawthorne was born July 30, 1899, to Tim and Mary Hawthorne of Roganville, a small sawmill town 11 miles south of Jasper. Hawthorne was the youngest of 14 children.

Until grown, Hawthorne worked on the family farm which was by the Santa Fe railroad tracks and could tell which train was coming through just by the whistle.

Growing up listening to those whistles gave him the desire to work on the railroad. At age 21, he went to work on a switch engine in Roganville during the winter and continued to work on the farm during the summer months.

In 1928, Hawthrone went to work for Kirby Lumber Company at Camp 11 near Silsbee.

During the Depression, he farmed until 1937 when he went back to work for Kirby until 1941.

World War II began while he worked for Livingston shipyard in Orange where he was employed until 1942 when his dream of riding the rails was realized as he went to work for Kansas City Southern (K.C.S.) where he remained employed for 30 years until retirement at age 70.

In 1996, Hawthorne lost his wife of 73 years, Mae Fairchild Hawthorne.

He now shares his life with the remainder of his family which includes daughter Mary Lou King and husband Larry of Broaddus and daughter Doris Jean Ostraner of The Woodlands.

Hawthorne is grandfather to six, great grandfather to 17 and great-great grandfather to three.

OBITUARY
Sabine County Reporter
19 July 2000

Zora "Zeke" Hawthorne, 100, of Broaddus died Monday, July 10, 2000, at Colonial Pines Health Care Center in San Augustine. Hawthorne was a native of Roganville and had formerly lived in Pt. Arthur 59 years.He was a retired engineer with Kansas City Southern. Survivors: daughters, Mary Lou H. King of Broaddus and Doris Ostrander of The Woodlands; six grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 12 at Friendship Church near Roganville, interment followed at Friendship Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; 2990 Richmond Ave, Ste 118; Houston, TX 77098-3196. Levingston Funeral Home of Groves, directors.

Zora married Lillie Mae Fairchild on 20 Dec 1923. Lillie was born about 1904 in Diboll, Angelina County, Texas; died on 16 Dec 1996 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Friendship Cemetery, Roganville, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Onelia married Thomas Britton Meadows on 25 Aug 1897 in Newton County, Texas. Thomas was born on 22 Dec 1876 in Louisiana; died on 25 Oct 1959; was buried in Ford Chapel Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during World War I, he listed his occupation as Farmer in Bon Wier, Texas. His nearest relative was shown as J. W. Powell of Merryville, Louisiana, his father. He was described as of Medium Heighth, Slender, with blue eyes and dark hair. On his registration for the World War II draft, he was still farming in Newton County, His place of birth was shown as Lees Mill versus Bon Wier. When asked for a name and address of a person who would always know his address, his answer was W. A. Newton.

His Texas Death Certificate lists him as a retired farmer, and a Widower. He had not served in the U.S. Armed Forces. At the time of his death, he lived at 3141 Proctor Street, Port Arthur, Texas. Informant on the death certificate was Carroll Powell, his oldest half brother.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP No. 4
Enumerated 19 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 112 Sheet 12A
85-94
Powell, Oliver C Head M W 31 M1 5 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Powell, Trudie Wf F W 28 M1 5 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Carrall Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Hollis Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Hargis Son M W 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP No. 4
Enumerated 17 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 142 Sheet 5A
88-91
Powell, Oliver Head M W 40 Wd Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Powell, Corroll Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, B. Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Walter Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Victor Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Jack Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Gertrude Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP No. 4
Enumerated 18 Apr 1930
ED 176-5 SD 19 Sheet 10A
88-91
Powell, Oliver Head M W 52 Married at 27 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Powell, Pearl Wf F W 32 Married at 15 Tx Ala Tx
Powell, Carrol Son M W 24 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Victor Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, O. C. Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Gladys Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Jessie Mae Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Glenway Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, James F Son M W 1/6 [2 months old] S Tx Tx Tx

1940 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP #4
Enumerated April 13, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 176-5
136-O-100 Yes
Powell, O. C. Head M W 61 M Highest Grade attended 3 Texas Same Place Farmer
Powell, Pearl Wife F W 42 M Highest Grade attended 5 Tx Same Place
Powell, O.C. Jr Son M W 18 S Highest Grade attended 8 Tx Same Place Farm Laborer
Powell, Gladys Dtr F W 16 S Highest Grade attended 8 Tx Same Place
Powell, Jessie M Dtr F W 14 S In School, Grade 6 Tx Same Place
Powell, Glenn R Son M W 12 S In School, Grade 3 Tx Same Place
Powell, Fred Son M W 10 S In School, Grade 3 Tx Same Place
Powell, Frank Son M W 8 S In School, Grade 0 Tx Same Place
Powell, John Son M W 6 S Not in School Texas Same Place
Powell, Charles Son M W 4 S Not in School Texas
Powell, Thomas Son M W 2 S Not in School Texas

Oliver married Avis Gertrude "Trudie" Windham on 16 Feb 1905 in Newton County, Texas. Avis was born on 20 Nov 1880 in Burkeville, Newton County, Texas; died on 16 May 1916 in Bon Wier, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Ford Chapel Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliver married Pearl Mae Foshee after 1920. Pearl was born on 19 Aug 1897 in Rockland, Tyler County, Texas; died on 18 Apr 1942 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Ford Chapel Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ruby Burkett writes that he married a woman by the name of Minnie.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP No 4
Enumerated 20 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 112 Sheet 7A
87-98
Household of Jess H and Georgia LEE
88-97
Powell, J. Walter Head M W 52 M 1 35 Tx Ala Ark Farmer
Powell, Marth A Wf F W 53 m1 35 6/5 Ga Ga Ga
xx-98
Powell, Franklin A Head M W 28 M1 2 Tx Tx Ga Farm Laborer
Powell, Minnie Wf F W 20 m1 La Tx La

Notes:

Ruby Burkett notes that she married Ira HOWELL, and that they raised Oliver's daughter, Gertrude, after her mother died. (Might this have actually been Lucy that married Ira Howell?)

John married Mary Emma Simmons on 14 Feb 1909 in Newton County, Texas. Mary was born in Jun 1891 in Texas; was buried in West Bethlehem Baptist Church, Quicksand Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Donnie Pangburn. William was born on 3 Sep 1885 in Bosque County, Texas; died on 21 Jul 1974 in Gillespie County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Bessie Mae Husbands on 2 Jul 1911 in Newton County, Texas. Bessie (daughter of Joseph Husbands and California Windham) was born on 7 Jun 1896 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 7 Jun 1988 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Woodlawn Garden Of Memories, Houston, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Bessie Boyett on 11 Jul 1912 in Newton County, Texas. Bessie (daughter of Henry Jackson Boyett and Margaret Courtney Ann Dougharty) was born on 17 Sep 1897 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas; died on 11 May 1964 in Newton County, Texas; was buried in Bleakwood Cemetery, Bleakwood, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J6QM-SXR
Name: Jesse James Jones
Death Date: 15 Sep 1975
Death Place: Newton, Newton, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 84 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1891
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Henry C. Jones
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Sally Jones
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243842
Digital Film Number: 4167927
Image Number: 241
Reference Number: 98731
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Jesse married Katie Elizabeth Davis on 5 Jun 1910 in Fawil, Newton County, Texas. Katie (daughter of Francis Marion Davis and Amelia Singletary) was born on 30 Nov 1891 in Old Salem, Newton County, Texas; died on 4 Nov 1990 in Newton, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry married Ida I. Dougharty on 19 Jan 1913 in Newton County, Texas. Ida was born before 1897; was buried in Sam Herrin Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A daughter of a daughter a Ida Jones, who would be a direct female descendant of Mary, the wife of Daniel Morgan, served as an mtDNA donor to determine if Mary was indeed native american, as had been widely rumored. The mtDNA proved to be HV, or Helena, a primarily European haplogroup, most prevalent in Western Europe. The single difference from the Cambridge Reference Sequence was CRS 16311 C. The HV results preclude Native American ancestry on the matrilineal track -- the haplogroup would have to be A, B, C, D or a variety of X to show matrilineal ancestry as Native American. Therefore it appears that Mary Morgan's mother WAS NOT a full blooded Native American. It is still possible, however, she had native american ancestors, but if so it was not through her direct maternal line.

Ida married Charles "Charlie" Gibson on 6 Jul 1913. Charles was born about 1888 in Texas; died on 18 Oct 1940 in Newton County, Texas; was buried in Bleakwood, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Meadours. James was born about 1879; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried in old cemetery in Newton, next to his parents.

Notes:

According to Ruby Burkett, called "None" or "Noan".

Name: N. J. Boyett
Death Date: 18 Nov 1933
Death Place: Kirbyville, Jasper, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: W
Death Age: 51 years 7 months 29 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 19 May 1882
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lula Boyett
Father's Name: J. W. Boyett
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Henrietta James
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Occupation: Road Worker
Informant: Lula Boyett, Kirbyville
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Kirbyville
Burial Date: 22 Nov 1933
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2115871
Digital Film Number: 4166784
Image Number: 1557
Reference Number: 51231
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Jasper County, JP 2
Enumerated 14 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 73 Sheets 16A and 16B
53-301-316
Boyett, Noah J M W 37 M Tx Tx Tx Scaler Logging Camp
Boyett, Lulu Wife F W 32 M Tx Tx Tx
Boyett, George Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Boyett, Bernard Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Jasper, JP No 1
Enumerated April 24, 1930
ED 121-2 SD 19 Sheet 8A Stamped 133
130-135
Boyett, Noah Head M W 48 M 23 Tx Tx Tx Propritor Hotel
Boyett, Lula Wf F W 43 M 17 Tx Tx Tx
Boyett, George Son ab M W 23 S Tx Tx Tx Truck Driver State Highway
Boyett, Bernard Son M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Chauffeur Taxi
plus 13 male boarders, mainly laborers at a lumber mill or railroad





(Medical):See attached sources.

Noah married Lula Amanda Love on 6 Apr 1905 in Newton County, Texas. Lula was born on 1 Sep 1887 in Texas; died in Nov 1980 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ruby Boyett Burkett's website has the following story about her father: "He was born in Newton County and remained there for most of his life. At some point in his life, his brother Johnny who lived in Elizabeth, Louisiana helped him to get a job there. After a short time George told his brother, "well, I'm going back to Texas---the sun don't rise and set in Louisiana".

(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)

http://www.familytreedna.com/public/boyette/default.aspx?section=results

George married Arcadia Imelda Dougharty on 7 Jul 1912 in Fawil, Newton County, Texas. Arcadia (daughter of George Bowman Dougharty and Maude Lewis) was born in Nov 1894 in Fawil, Newton County, Texas; died on 27 Dec 1946 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fawil, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married first Joseph M. COCHRAN, second Francis Marshall CASEY (of Canada), and third a Mr. Davis.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JXNC-ZRP
name: Heneritta B. Davis
death date: 01 Nov 1953
death place: Liberty, Liberty, Texas
gender: Female
race: White
death age: 66 years 7 months 22 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 09 Mar 1887
birthplace: Texas
marital status: Married
spouse's name:
father's name:
father's birthplace: Unknown
mother's name:
mother's birthplace: Unknown
occupation: Housewife
place of residence: Liberty, Liberty, Texas
cemetery: Kirbyville Cemetery
burial place: Kirbyville, Texas
burial date: 02 Nov 1953
Informant Joe Cochran
additional relatives:
film number: 2113986
digital film number: 4165745
image number: 1380
reference number: cn 57510
Collection: Heneritta B. Davis, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"

Henrietta married Joseph M. Cochran about 1905. Joseph was born about 1877 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mattie R. Lou Rogers about 1911 in Texas. Mattie was born on 15 Nov 1895 in Texas; died on 17 Jan 1983; was buried in Hampton Memorial Cemetery, Elizabeth, Allen Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Martha Ann Stegall
Death Date: 20 Aug 1964
Death Place: Junction, Kimble, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: white
Death Age: 73 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 22 Oct 1890
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Boyett
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Unknown
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Junction, Kimble, Texas
Cemetery: Junction Cemetery
Burial Place: Junction, Texas
Burial Date: 23 Aug 1964
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2117596
Digital Film Number: 4028435
Image Number: 2846
Reference Number: cn 51751
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Ruby Boyett Burkett instead shows that she was buried in the Newton Cemetery in Newton County, Texas.


(Medical):See attached sources.

Martha married Grover Cleveland Stegall on 13 Feb 1911 in Newton County, Texas. Grover was born on 29 Apr 1887 in Magnolia Springs, Jasper County, Texas; died on 11 Oct 1936 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Andy Arrington "Arrie" Fuller on 13 May 1913 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. Andy (son of George Washington Fuller and Arsula "Sulie" Catherine Persinger Hardy) was born on 11 Jun 1882 in Newton County, Texas; died on 21 Sep 1950 in Newton County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Ennice Bell Brown
Death Date: 25 Oct 1965
Death Place: Baytown, Harris, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 66 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 12 May 1899
Birthplace: Lees Mill, Texas
Marital Status: Divorced
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Wesley Boyette
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Henry Etta Jones
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Mont Belvieu, Chambers, Texas
Cemetery: Forest Park Cemetery East
Burial Place: Texas
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2117865
Digital Film Number: 4028281
Image Number: 1417
Reference Number: certificate # 64771
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Medical):See attached sources.

Family/Spouse: Dill Marson Brown. Dill was born about 1896 in Texas; died on 11 Mar 1970 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1910, he was living in Sabine County in the home of the Sarah C BOYETT, age 59, the widow of Philip BOYETT. He was not located on either the 1920 or 1930 census.

Notes:

At the time of the 1920 Sabine County census, his occupation was listed as Driver, Garbage Wagon. He was listed as a son of Jesse Morgan. He was not located, however, on either the 1900 or 1910 census, or in 1930. Might this actually be George Morgan, who is listed as a son of Jesse's in 1900 or 1910, but can not be found in 1920?

Notes:

At the time of the 1930 census, he was married to a Martha A and living next to his step brother John T. Carruth and near his parents, Jesse and Julia Morgan. Everett and Martha had two daughters, Wyveta and Claudia (ages 12 and 7).

Sarah married William Thomas Wood, Sr. about 1922. William (son of Charles Ayers "Jack" Wood and Larrissa Cordelia "Delia" Wright) was born on 31 Aug 1902 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Jan 1957 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1920 Sabine County Census, his occupation was listed as Driver, Garbage Wagon. In 1930, he was living with his parents still, and listed as a laborer in a saw mill.

Name: Alvin Arthur Morgan
Death Date: 10 Mar 1976
Death Place: Jasper, Jasper, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 74 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 13 Dec 1901
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Jesse Morgan
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Julie Mclemore
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243934
Digital Film Number: 4168203
Image Number: 2891
Reference Number: 2926
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Family/Spouse: Nellie Chirsteen Turner. Nellie was born before 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Winnie Ora Davidson on 26 Sep 1925. Winnie (daughter of Richard Franklin Davidson and Rutha Benina "Nina" White) was born on 21 Dec 1904; died on 15 May 1971. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1930, he was living with his parents still, and listed as a laborer in a saw mill.

Notes:

Never married.

Ernest married Georgia Ann Horn on 6 Nov 1916 in Jasper County, Texas. Georgia (daughter of Elmer Augustus Horn and Mary Ann McLemore) was born on 7 Jan 1897 in Texas; died on 9 Dec 1961; was buried in Magnolia Springs Cemetery, Magnolia Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Oscar Siau. Oscar was born before 1896. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mamie Willett. Mamie was born after 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Albert Musselwhite. James was born before 1902 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Adrin R. Waller. Adrin was born before 1904. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Grissom. John was born about 1907. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From FindAGrave: Husband of Grace Mattox, father of Martha Jane Lee. Long Leaf Lumber Co., Weirgate, TX Served in WWI with Co.V, 315th Engineers, Pvt. 1st Class, Memorial created by Jo Ann Lee Gartig



(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP 7, Wiergate Town
Enumerated ______________ 1930
ED 176-8 SD 19 Sheets 15B and 16A
309-330
Lee, Emmett C Head M W 39 M 32 Tx Ga Tx Mill Superintendent Lumber Co
Lee, Grace E Wf F W 27 M 20 Tx Tx Tx
Lee, Martha J Dtr F W 1 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Emmet married Grace Elizabeth Mattox on 19 May 1923. Grace was born on 18 Jan 1903 in Texas; died in Oct 2001 in Galveston County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lee Edward Harris. Lee was born on 7 Apr 1891; died on 11 Apr 1963; was buried in Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Never married.

Family/Spouse: Eva Gates. Eva was born before 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Jefferson County, Port Arthur, JP 2
Enumerated 11 Apr 1930
ED 123-46 SD 27 Sheet 13A Stamped 13
279-295
Lee, Herbert Head M W 31 M 24 Tx Ga Tx Machinist Oil Refinery
Lee, Gladys Wife F W 25 M 18 La La La
Lee, Virginia Dtr F W 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Lee, Chester Thomas Brother M W 25 S Tx Ga Tx Stenographer Oil Refinery

Herbert married Gladys Bodin on 30 Jun 1923. Gladys was born about 1905 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie married Leslie Robert Messer on 29 Jul 1925. Leslie was born before 1901; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marlin married Inez Salter before 1923 in Jasper County, Texas. Inez was born before 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marlin married Gervase Conlee after 1924. Gervase was born on 4 Oct 1902 in Texas; died on 16 Sep 1982 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In Jo Ann's letter dated 12 September 1999, she wrote that "My father Chester T. Lee and my mother Susie opened a Western Auto Association Store in Jasper about 1940. He was the president of the Jasper Chamber of Commerce in the 40s. He was on the Jasper School Board from 1946 till 1959, serving as president during the last 3 years of his term. He also served on the Jasper City Council for many years, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Both Chester and Susie are buried in the Jasper Memorial Cemetery. Also my brother Tom is buried there."

Family/Spouse: Susie Louise Reynolds. Susie was born before 1921; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilmer married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lou married R.Q. Horn on 21 Dec 1914. R.Q. was born about 1897. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lou married Tom F. Ivy on 4 Jun 1920. Tom was born on 10 Mar 1882; died on 17 Apr 1964. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nellie died in childbirth, as had her mother and grandmother before her. Her daughter, Virgie was born on 24 July 1917.

Nellie married Tom F. Ivy before 1916. Tom was born on 10 Mar 1882; died on 17 Apr 1964. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vessie McLemore didn't see the importance of naming his children immediately after they were born. He was content to simply call them "baby" until a name seemed to fit. Percy remained Baby for several years, until his parents began to call him "Baby Percy" after a bottle of Patent Medicine popular at the time. His middle initial was shown as "C" on the 1920 census.

Percy started helping his father on the ranch at a very young age. Evon remembers him going on a freight train with cattle to Kansas City, by himself, when he was only 14. He also became a rancher, as well as operating a cotton gin that had been his fathers. He also kept bees as a hobby.

Percy married Elma Callie Smith on 19 Apr 1936 in San Augustine County, Texas. Elma (daughter of Henry Clayton Smith and Alice Hines) was born on 14 Mar 1914 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 23 Oct 2001 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bland Lake, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Evon was a tiny baby, weighing only 2 and 1/2 pounds a few days after birth. Considering she was born and cared for at home, and not in an incubator, it is a tribute both the Evon's spirit and her mother's loving care that she not only survived but flourished. In describing her infant daughter's size, Nina used to relate that "her face was smaller than a half dollar, and I could have put her in a coffee pot, and still closed the lid." Evon picked out her own name when she was old enough. She liked the sound of Yvonne, but wasn't sure of the spelling. She was listed as Eva V. on the 1920 census.

When Evon started school, she arrived everyday atop a pony led by her brother Percy. Evon's father also thought it important that his daughter be exposed to culture. When she was a young girl, she weekly took the train 10 miles from Steep Creek to Bronson in order to take piano lessons. Most weekends were spent "visiting." Evon has close relations with her many cousins still today.

She attended her primary years of school in rural Sabine County, but attended High School in San Augustine County. Her father paid for her to board at the home of Dr. Davis in the winter, so she could to this. Evon was active in school, perfoming in piano recitals and playing the lead character in the 1932 Senior Class play, "Oh, Kay!"

News clipping
(dated 3-28-1929, newspaper not referenced)

Steep Creek Club
The Steep Creek 4-H girls met on March 26. Seven girls were present.

The following officers were elected:

Evon McLemore, President; Rosa Henley, Vice President; Lois Powell, Sec'y; Bonnie Wilson, Reporter. An apron was cut out.

Bonnie Wilson, reporter.

San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, May 26, 1932, Vol. XXIV, Number 9

School Term Brought to Successful Close

Thursday night at the high school auditorium the commencement exercises were attended by a large crowd....A piano solo was skillfully rendered by Evon McLemore, class musician....diplomas were presented by R. V. Greer, superintendent of the local schools to the following candidates:
Randolph Hankla, Charles S. McMillan, Willys G. Blount, Sam Henry Williams, Lois Marie Thompson, A. C. Everett, Evon McLemore, Willie Mae Stevenphson, Geneva Stallings. Earl McEachern, Hoyt J. Alford, Sidney Westbrook, Allene Stewart, Ruby Mitchill, Mildred Whitton, Clifford Childers, Bonnie Partin, Zelma Soward, Alran Hays, James Bridges, Helen Alford and Early Needham.

After Evon graduated from San Augustine High School, she went on to Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches. She became a teacher, majoring in Home Economics and minoring in English. The college classmate that was her best friend was Merlene McLemore, a cousin.

Vessie was able to help his daughter get a job teaching in Chinquapin through a friend of his who was school trustee. She later taught in nearby Broaddus.

Soon after Evon started teaching in Broaddus, Dale Tisdale's mother called her son, who was working in Lawrenceville, Indiana, to tell him that "there were some attractive new teachers in town, and he ought to come home soon for a visit." He did, and fell promptly in love with Evon.

Evon continued to teach after her marriage, while Dale managed his parents store. During World War II, Evon moved to Fort Worth while Dale was in the service. She taught a small school district just outside of the city. They also briefly lived in San Antonio. The Tisdale's returned to East Texas, and Dale opened a small general store in Zavalla.

She returned to Stephen F. Austin and received her Master's in Education in 1951. After the Tisdale's moved to Lufkin, Evon obtained a teaching position at Hudson High School. She remained there until she retired in 1972. Her daughter, Jan, began teaching Spanish at the Hudson in 1971, the year before her mother retired.

She loved music, art and the natural world. She had a beautiful soprano voice and was a member of the Angelina County Choir for a number of years. She was good at creative arts, and especially loved China painting. She participated in this after her retirement, as well as traveling with Dale and Bob with the AirStream Travel Trailer club. She was an active member of the Timberland Drive Church of Christ.

Both Evon and Dale were instrumental in the formation of the Angelina County Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) and supporters of the Lufkin Workshop and Opportunity Center.

Obituary

Evon McLemore Tisdale, 93, of Lufkin, was born November 6, 1914, in Bronson, Texas, the daughter of the late Nina (Fuller) and V.E. McLemore. She passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008, in a local nursing facility. Mrs. Tisdale graduated from San Augustine High School and Stephen F. Austin State University. She married Dale Tisdale, the love of her life, on January 8, 1938. She taught at Hudson Elementary School until 1972. She supported the Lufkin Workshop & Opportunity Center and the Burke Center. She was a member of Timberland Drive Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and A. E. "Pete" Peterson of Lufkin; son, Bob Tisdale of Lufkin; granddaughter, Sheryl Falk and her husband Richard Retz of Houston; grandson, Lee J. Rawcliffe of Houston; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Bonnie McLemore of Houston; sisters-in-law, Opal McLemore of Nacogdoches and Bobbie McLemore of San Augustine; and numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Mrs. Tisdale was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years, Dale Tisdale; brothers, Percy McLemore, Earl McLemore and Lynn McLemore, all of San Augustine, and Ray McLemore of Nacogdoches. Expressions of sympathy in Mrs. Tisdale's memory may be made to the Burke Center, 4101 S. Medford, Lufkin, Texas 75904; or to Hospice in the Pines, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, Texas 75904. Services for Mrs. Tisdale will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Mr. Harold Hancock officiating. Graveside services will follow at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Broaddus Cemetery. Gipson Funeral Home; Duane Hills, director.

Source:
http://legacy.com/LufkinDailyNews/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=119099748

Nearly identical notices were published in the October 23, 2008 issue of the San Augustine Tribune, on Page 11, and in the October 29 issue of The Sabine County Reporter, page 15.

Viola married Memmon Dale Tisdale on 8 Jan 1938 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Memmon (son of Isaac Memmon Tisdale and Dora Beard) was born on 27 Jul 1911 in Manning, Angelina County, Texas; died on 30 Jul 1990 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Broaddus Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As a young man, Earl and his brother Ray helped manage their father's ranch in Pearsall. Evon recalls a terrible drought at that ranch one summer. Her brothers told her that they had to use a blowtorch on cactuses to get enough water for the cattle.

He has a military marker at his gravesite "PFC, US Army WW II"

When he was shipped oversees during the war, he and Evon worked out a code so his family would know where he was stationed, because all correspondence was heavily censored. The first letter he sent to Evon was addressed to Mrs. R.O. Tisdale. The next letter, to Mrs. M.E. Tisdale. She knew he must therefore be in Rome. He was later moved elsewhere in Italy, but Evon said she never was able to figure out where because some of the letters came out of sequence, and others never made it home at all.

The Sabine County Reporter
May 21, 1997, page 12

Earl McLemore

Earl McLemore, 80, of San Augustine County died Wednesday, April 30, 1997, at Memorial Medical Center of East Texas in Lufkin

McLemore was born Sept. 12, 1916, in Sabine County as a son of the late Nina (Fuller) and Vessie Eugene McLemore. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II, a farmer/rancher, and a member of the Rosevine Church of God.

Survivors: wife, Velta McLemore of San Augustine County, sons, Donald McLemore of Woodland and Bruce McLemore of Tarkington Prairie; a daughter, Nina Weimer of Spring; two brothers, Lynn McLemore of San Augustine and Tommy McLemore of Houston; a sister, Evon McLemore of Lufkin; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held May 2 at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Chapel in San Augustine. Interment followed at Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine.

Earl's oldest son Donald wrote the following article about his father for his company newsletter shortly after his father's funeral:

In Memory of My Dad

I remember the lessons well because they were taught without compromise, a deep sense of right and wrong and what was best for his family. Those lessons were sometimes harsh and hard for us kids to understand so we sometimes did the exact opposite from what Dad wanted. Now as I look back, I can see that may of those lessons took root regardless of what we did then.

Dad was born September 17, 1916 into a family of five boys and one girl. His mom and dad were farmers/ranchers, not poor but certainly not rich. I was born in 1940 just after the Great Depression and I know the defining effect that period of time had on everyone. People that endured the depression were so afraid of not having enough that they saved every penny and did without things that we would not think twice about buying today. Due to that experience and the intense drive to be successful, the McLemores developed the reputation of being extremely tight with money and that lesson was passed on to their kids as independence. "With money you can be independent and not have to depend on your family or the government for support." I always said money would not be important to me. However, I see that same independent driven trait in every one of the McLemores today to some extent.

MBM has been in existence for almost twenty seven years. In all those years, I have come in contact with thousands of people, both rich and poor who did not have parents like we were lucky enough to have. They taught us the values that made this country great. I remember Dad's mom (Nina Fuller) saying in front of me one day when Dad was perplexed and seeking advice on how to handle a difficult situation "Earl, regardless of what he does or says it doesn't give you the right to do what is wrong." That phrase along with many others gave our lives direction, focus and nutured the development of character. What is amazing to me now is that it took me until I was in my mid thirties to begin to realize how fortunate my siblings and I were for having learned those lessons.

Dad had four major heart attacks over a three and a half year period. Someone like myself would not have survived the first one. Less than ten percent of his heart still functioned when it finally quit working forever and yet he still did what he loved to do the most and that was to work. "An idle mind is the devils workshop" he used to tell mom when she thought he was working too hard.

When word got out that Dad had gone on to meet his Maker, people from everywhere responded with cards, flowers, phone calls, donations, food and words of comfort to the family. My goal will be to try to pass on those I come into contact with a little part of my Dad.

Vessie married Velta Alnettie Rawson on 27 Aug 1938 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. Velta (daughter of Eugene Bryan Rawson, Sr. and Veva G. Garrett) was born on 20 Sep 1917 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 20 Nov 2002 in Center, Shelby County, Texas; was buried on 22 Nov 2002 in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As with his older brother, Ray was simply called Baby after he was born. Eventually, his siblings began calling him "Baby Ray" after their primers, and the name stuck.


San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, May 26, 1932, Vol. XXIV, Number 9

School Term Brought to Successful Close

May, 1932: The San Augustine Grammar School had 36 students graduate: Johnny Alford, Jesse Gene Fussell, Carmen Fussell, Billy Partin, Kenneth Woods, Vernon Mills, Cade Downs, Ray McLEMORE, Clifton Mathews, Charles Allredge, R.E. Epps, J.B. Miler, Carl Fussell, Charles Haley, Thomas Ramsey, Herman Bates, Phil Greer, Raymond McEachern, Allen Coon, Nina Sheffield, Catherine Childers, Frances Stripling, Bernice Stevenson, Odelle Moore, Vera Helen Westbrook, Louise Miller, Dorothy Adams, Ruby Taylor, Maxine Cox, Virginia Greer, Fay Renfroe, Elouise Sossaman, Helen Harris, Alice Joy Ellington, Nell Greer and Maxine Hays (San Augustine Tribune, Thursday, April 27, 2006 "Decade of the Great Depression 1932" by Harry P. Noble)

Ray served in the Phillipines during World War II. His gravesite has a military marker, embossed with a cross and with the inscription Pvt US Army World War II

He made his living as a rancher, and he also owned and operated laundrymats in and around Sabine and San Augustine Counties. He retired to Nacogdoches.

His obituary, dated February 21, 1991 from an unreferenced newspaper reads as follows:

SERVICES FOR RAY McLEMORE

Ira Ray McLemore, 72, of Nacogdoches died Thursday at Memorial Medical Center in Lufkin.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at San Augustine Church of Christ with burial at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden in San Augustine under the direction of Wyman Robert Funeral Home in San Augustine.

Services were conducted by Bro. Don Skipper and Bro. Mark White.

A native of Sabine County, he lived in Nacogdoches a number of years. He lived in San Augustine until a few years ago. He was retired owner of McLemore Laundries in San Augustine and Nacogdoches and was a U.S. Army veteren.

Survivors include his wife, Opal McLemore of Nacogdoches; a son Vernon McLemore of Nacogdoches, as sister, Evon Tisdale of Lufkin, brothers Percy McLemore and Earl McLemore, both of San Augustine, Tommy McLemore of Houston and Lynn McLemore of San Augustine; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Dr. Henry McLemore, Dutch Murray, James Roland Fuller, Gilbert Garrett, Arley Hensarling, and Tom Smith.

Honorary Pallbearers were Charles Bryan, Travis Price, Dr. Sam Gandy and Jessie Millard.

Ira married Bernice Opal Hensarling on 9 May 1937 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Bernice (daughter of Joseph Abram Hensarling and Vivian Garrett) was born on 10 Jan 1918 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 23 Jan 2012 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried on 27 Jan 2012 in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His original Texas Birth Certificate listed him as Dalton McLemore. He was not known by this name as he was growing up, and was dismayed to discover this years later. He told his niece, Melinda, that he legally changed his name to John Lynn. Perhaps he was initially named in honor of his mother's brother-in-law, Dalton Cousins.

The Texas Birth Certificate in the name Dalton showed that he was the sixth living of nine children in total born to his mother.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K6GV-FHK
Name: Dalton Mclemore
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 26 Dec 1932
Event Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Father's Name: Vessie Eugine Mclemore
Mother's Name: Nina Ophelia Fuller
Certificate Number: 98874
Digital Folder Number: 005035230
Image Number: 01691
Collection: Vessie Eugine Mclemore in entry for Dalton Mclemore, "Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935"

Lynn served in the U.S. Army from January 24, 1955 to January 25, 1957, and was stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington State.

He spent most of his working life as a welder in Texas and Oklahoma. He and his wife Bobbie retired to the family homestead in San Augustine in the mid 1980's, where he raised cattle, and was overseer of the timber and wildlife on McLemore farmstead.

Sabine County Reporter
September 19, 2007
Page 11

John Lynn McLemore

John Lynn McLemore, 74, of San Augustine died Sept. 13, 2007 in Lufkin.

He was born Dec. 26, 1932 in San Augustine to Vessie Eugene McLemore and Nina Ophelia Fuller McLemore. He was a rancher and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also a member of the Rosevine Church of God.

Survivors: wife, Bobbie McLemore of San Augustine; daughters, Lynda Sue Michaelski and husband Patrick of Clear Lake, Debbie McAdams of Lufkin, Dayna Martin and husband Nathaniel of Nacogdoches; sons, Steven Nash, and wife, Lori of Marble Falls, David Nash and wife, Jerri of Texas City, Charles Henry McLemore of Broaddus, Kenneth Edward McLemore of San Augustine, Ray Lyn Frederick and wife, Alicia of Wells; brother, Tom McLemore and wife Bonnie of Houston; sister, Evon Tisdale of Lufkin; 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 16 at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Rev. Floyd Wright officiating. Interment followed at Rosevine Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007; note that the original obituary showed Lynn's daughter as Linda Sue McMichaelski, in error)

A similar obituary appeared in the September 20, 2007 issue of the San Augustine Tribune, page 10.

(Medical):Prostate Cancer

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Selma June Sparks before 1960. Selma (daughter of Henry Jewel Sparks and Ednie E. Murray) was born on 2 Jun 1929 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 11 Sep 2002 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Bobbie Joyce Denton on 2 Jan 1981 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. Bobbie (daughter of George Washington Denton and George Ann Furra) was born on 17 Jul 1946 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; died on 13 Aug 2020 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per "Citizen Soldiers of Sabine County, Texas" by Robert Cecil McDaniel Texian Press (Waco), 1992: World War II veteran, serving from Oct 4, 1940 through September 10, 1945.


Sabine County Reporter
December 29, 1999, Page 14

"Hugh 'Mr. Mack' McLemore, 81, of Beaumont died Saturday, December 25, 1999, at a Beaumont hospital. McLemore, a native of Hemphill, had lived in Beaumont 54 years and was a retired postman. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: Bell McLemore of Beaumont; daughter Carolyn McCormick of Plano; three grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. Funeral services were held December 27 at Cathedral in the Pines, Beaumont. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Beaumont. Kelley & Watkins Funeral Home of Beaumont, directors.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Hugh married Leva Isabelle "Belle" Russell on 3 Mar 1940. Leva (daughter of Creed Thomas Russell and Lora Lee Warner) was born on 29 Jul 1925 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; died on 5 Sep 2008 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Dorothy Fay "Dot" Smith about 1960. Dorothy (daughter of Dalton "Shine" Smith and Lemmie Beulah Coussons) was born on 17 Oct 1936 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 May 2008; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter
December 19, 2007

Dorine Speights Robinson

Ruth Dorine Speights Robinson, 93, of Spring died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Brenham.

Mrs. Robinson was born Nov. 26, 1914, in Hemphill as a daughter of the late Mermond Leon Speights and Ruth Elvie McLemore Speights. She devoted over 40 years to the nursing profession in the Texas City/Galveston area.

Survivors: a sister, Ruby Laverne GELLATLY, formerly of Beaumont; two nieces, Dorine GORDY and husband Craig of Spring, and Guyanne KEENE and husband, Gayle of Shreveport, LA; and a nephew, Mark HUGHES and wife Cindy of Ponchatoula, LA.

She was preceded in dehat by her husband, John Albert (J.A) Robinson, and a sister, Johnnie Mae HUGHES.

Graveside rites were held Wednesday, Dec. 12 at Hemphill City Cemetery in Hemphill.

Services were under the direction of Adams/E.E. Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, December 2007)

Ruth married John Albert "J.A." Robinson, Jr on 18 Apr 1936. John (son of John Albert Robinson and Willifred Griesenbeck) was born on 19 Apr 1913 in Galveston County, Texas; died on 12 Nov 1963 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter 29 May 2002

Class of 1938

Hemphill High School's graduating class of 1938 held a reunion Saturday, April 27. Attending were, from left: Dalton Boyd, Harold Smith, LaVerne Speights Gellately, Edele Manual Arnold and Vernell Conner Thomas.

Obituary

Ruby Laverne Speights Gellatly was born May 3, 1919 in Hemphill, Texas and went to be with her heavenly Father on June 20, 2014, at the age of 95.

She is survived by her daughter, Dorine Gellatly Gordy of Houston; four grandchildren, Cheryl R. Gordy of Spring, Chrystie M. Gordy Vickery and husband, Jason of Richmond, Cheri E. Gordy Turney and husband, Justin of Spring, Bryan C. Gordy and wife, Heather of Porter; eleven great grandchildren; Caleb, Breanna, Andrew, Jacob, Bailey, Virginia, Griffin, Leslie Jo, Daniel, Robert and Julian; one nephew, Mark Hughes and wife, Cindy of Louisiana.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Robert Earl Gellatly; father, Mermond L. Speights; mother, Ruth Elvie Mclemore Speights; and two sisters, Ruth Dorine Speights Robinson and Johnnie Mae Speights Hughes.

Laverne lived and worked in Beaumont and Bevil Oaks for over 55 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bevil Oaks. She worked and retired from Jefferson County Health and Welfare in 1989 after 23 years.

Laverne always loved gardening and spending as much time with family and friends as she could. Her loving smile and open heart never met a stranger and she was always willing to help in any way she could.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hemphill Cemetery in Hemphill, Texas.

A gathering of friends and family will be held Monday, June 23, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.

Copied from www.claybarfuneralhome.com

Family/Spouse: Robert Earl Gellatly. Robert (son of Don Claude "D. C." Gellatly and Bena Norine Harris) was born on 27 Sep 1919; died in Jan 1987 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
February 14, 2007, Page 9

Johnnie M. Speights Hughes

Johnnie M. Speights Hughes died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 in Bossier City. Mrs. Hughes was a beautician for 35 years and a graduate of Guy's Beauty School. Survivors: a daughter, Sharon "Guyann" and husband Wilbur Gayle KEENE; son Mark Mermond HUGHES and wife Cindy FERRAN; grandchildren, Robin KEENE and husband Chuck WILLIAMSON, Brady KEENE and wife Stacy, Benjamin Mark HUGHES, William Maxwell HUGHES, and Andrew Phillip HUGHES; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ruth Dorine ROBINSON and Ruby Laverne GELLATLY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy M. HUGHES; and parents, Ruth Elvie McLEMORE and Mermond Leon SPEIGHTS. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. at Boone Funeral Home with Pastor Al Eden officiating. Interment followed at Forest Park West Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Boone Funeral Home Chapel in Shreveport.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2007)

Johnnie married Guy Marcus Hughes on 5 Sep 1941. Guy was born on 16 Feb 1920 in Joaquin, Shelby County, Texas; died on 4 Nov 1995 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per "Citizen Soldiers of Sabine County, Texas" by Robert Cecil McDaniel Texian Press (Waco), 1992 and Book Three "A Pictorial History of Sabine County, Texas" also by Robert Cecil McDaniel Texian Press (Waco), 1998:

Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant Sixth Marine Division December 14, 1941 through October 13, 1945 Served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Bouganville, Northern Solomons, Guam, Okinawa Offensive Seriously wounded at Okinawa and medically evacuated to the United States Purple Heart.

Obituary

Rufus Maxie McLemore, 87, died Wednesday in the VA Hospital, Houston, TX. Rufus was born in Hemphill to Ira and Alma Bragg McLemore and was a lifetime resident of Hemphill. Rufus left school at an early age to join the CC's. When old enough he joined the Marine Corps and served in WW II. When he returned home he owned and operated McLemore's Garage until retirement.

Rufus is survived by his son Maxie and wife Maryanne McLemore of Victoria, TX, his daughter Charlotte and husband Gene Peters of Cypress, TX, eight grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Clovis.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in the Starr Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Military Honors. Burial will follow in the Hemphill Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill Texas. The guest book can be signed or condolences expressed to the family at www.starrfuneralhome.com

(From www.toledochronicle.com)
Also published in the San Augustine Tribune, September 23, 2010, page 10

Rufus married Clovis Lavern Hogan on 25 May 1946. Clovis was born on 9 Apr 1927 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 12 Mar 2010 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tom McLemore recalls that Roland served both in the Civilian Conservation Corps, and as a Marine. He died of Meningitis, most probably while serving as a Marine.

One internet tree, unsourced, shows that he died in Colorado.

Notes:

Per "Citizen Soldiers of Sabine County" by Robert Cecil McDaniel:

World War II veteren. Navy. April 23, 1945 through July 30, 1946,


THE SABINE COUNTY REPORTER, October 11, 2000, Page 13, Obituaries

E.D. "DeFord" McLemore

E.D. "DeFord" McLemore, 72, of Hemphill died Thursday, October 5, 2000, at Hemphill Care and Rehabilitation Center in Hemphill.

McLemore, born Jan. 17, 1928, in Bronson as a son of the late Ira and Alma (Bragg) McLemore, had lived in Hemphill several years and was the owner of an asphalt paving company. He was a member of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Shriners. He also served in the U.S. Navy as a World War II veteran.

Survivors: wife, Elouise McLemore of Hemphill; son and daughter-in-law Randy and Terre McLemore of Nacogdoches;a brother, Rufus McLemore of Hemphill; and two granchildren, Hillary McLemore and Sara McLemore of Nacogdoches.

Funeral services were held Oct. 8 at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc in Hemphill with Bro. I.W. Ferguson, pastor of Johnson Missionary Baptish Church, officiating. Interment followed at Hemphill City Cemetery.

Ernest married Elouise Elizabeth Armstrong on 31 Dec 1947. Elouise (daughter of William Rudolph Armstrong and Lottie Lee Dickerson) was born on 25 Jan 1929 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 11 Jan 2012 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charlcye Barrett was born Charlcye Joy Cammack in Sabine County, Texas on October 8, 1932. Her parents were Herman and Emma Cammack. She was the eldest of 3 (Charlcye, Max, and Gay). Their family attended Gravel Hill Baptist church in Hemphill, Tx.

After graduating from Hemphill High School, Charlcye married the love of her life, Billy Barrett. They moved to El Paso where Billy was in the service, but eventually landed in Pasadena, Tx where they would start their family. They had two boys, Doug and Don. Charlcye was a faithful Christian mother who raised the boys in church at Thomas Avenue Baptist Church (later renamed Monument Baptist Church). She remained an active member of the church until her passing.

After retiring from State Farm Insurance, she and Billy traveled the country in their motorhome. They managed to see all of the states multiple times and they relished the thought of long trips together. When they were home, she devoted her time to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Charlcye will be remembered for her sweet nature, quiet strength, and a heart of gold.

Charlcye was proceeded in death by her husband, Billy Barrett; father and mother, Herman and Emma Cammack; and her sister, Gay Cammack VanValkenburg. She is survived by her sons Doug Barrett and wife, Donnis, and Don Barrett and wife, Debbie; her grandchildren, Jason Barrett, Charlsa Barrett, Brandon Barrett, and Brooke Barrett; two great grandchildren, Barrett Crow and Zoie Chesser. Charlcye also leaves behind her brother, Max Cammack; and many nieces and nephews.

The Sabine County Reporter, June 23, 2021, Page 4

Charlcye married Billy Henry Barrett on 6 Dec 1951. Billy (son of Willie Geneva Barrett and Ruby Beamus Williams) was born on 1 Mar 1932 in Homer, Angelina County, Texas; died on 7 Jun 2014 in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Grand View Memorial Park, Pasedena, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
July 13, 2011, Page 12

Gay Nell Cammack Van Valkenburg

Gay Nell Cammack Van Valkenburg of Livingston, TX was born March 9, 1939 to Herman and Emma McLemore Cammack near Hemphill, TX. She passed away July 3, 2011 at Paramount Health Care in Pasadena.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Gerald "Jerry" Van Valkenburg, and daughter Teresa Chimene.

She is survived by her beloved son Bruce Van Valkenburge and wife Melissa of Houston; grandchildren Sara Van Valkenburg, Brian Van Valkenburg, Casey Copeland, and Cory Copeland. She is also survived by her brother Max Cammack and wife Bobbie of Pasadena, and sister Charlcye Barrett and husband Billy of Pasadena; brother ? in-laws Jimmy Van Valkenburg and wife Pat, and Ronnie Van Valkenburg; niece Retta Cammack Cook, and two nephews Doug Barrett and Don Barrett.

Funeral services were held Wednesday July 6, at Pasadena Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in Woodlawn cemetery in Houston, TX.

Gay married Gerald "Jerry" Arthur Van Valkenburg on 16 Jul 1960. Gerald was born on 2 Jul 1935 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Aug 2008 in Livingston, Polk County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]