Abt 1805 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
5. | John Riley Finley (1.Ruth1) was born about 1836 in Georgia; died in 1907; was buried in Milam Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
"Civil War Veteran, and is buried in the Old Milam Cemetery." (White and Toole)
(Research):
Census Listings:
1880 Census
Texas, Panola County, Precinct No. 8
Enumerated 22 Jun 1880
SD 1, ED 67, Stamped 311 C.
182-190
John R.Finley W M 44 Father Farmer Ga Unk Unk
Mary J. Finley W F 38 Wf Keeping House SC SC SC
James G. Finley W M 17 Son Laborer Ga Ga SC
William N. Finley W M 15 Son Laborer Ga Ga SC
Nancy J. Finley W F 12 Dau Laborer Ga Ga SC
Mary F. Finley W F 10 Dau Laborer Ga Ga SC
Julia A. Finley W F 8 Dau Laborer Ga Ga SC
Samuel A. Finley W M 6 Son Laborer Ga Ga SC
John R. Finley W M 2 Son At Home Ga Ga SC
Family/Spouse: Mary Jane "Polly" Briley. Mary (daughter of Nehemiah Briley and Nancy Garris) was born about 1842 in South Carolina; died in 1886. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. James G. Finley was born about 1863 in Georgia; and died.
- 11. William Needham Finley was born about 1866 in Raleigh, Meriwether County, Georgia; died in 1931 in Rusk County, Texas.
- 12. Nancy J. Finley was born about 1868 in Georgia; and died.
- 13. Mary F. Finley was born about 1870 in Georgia; and died.
- 14. Julia A. Finley was born about 1872 in Georgia; and died.
- 15. Samuel A. Finley was born on 16 Feb 1874 in Georgia; died on 18 Jan 1962 in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas.
- 16. John R. Finley was born about 1878 in Georgia; and died.
- 17. Sudie Finley was born on 7 Nov 1880 in Texas; died on 12 Oct 1975 in Cushing, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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Generation: 3
11. | William Needham Finley (5.John2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1866 in Raleigh, Meriwether County, Georgia; died in 1931 in Rusk County, Texas. William married Mary Louise Gardner on 12 Sep 1886. Mary (daughter of William M. Gardner and Mary Rutha Whitney) was born on 1 May 1858; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Mary Alcora Finley was born on 5 Jul 1887 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 May 1964 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Mesquite City Cemetery, Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas.
- 19. John William Finley was born on 4 Apr 1889; died on 19 May 1964; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
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15. | Samuel A. Finley (5.John2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 16 Feb 1874 in Georgia; died on 18 Jan 1962 in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas. Notes:
Name: Samuel A. Finley
Death Date: 18 Jan 1962
Death Place: Henderson, Rusk, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: white
Death Age: 87 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 16 Feb 1874
Birthplace: Ga.
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Finley
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Jane Bryley
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Grocer
Informan: Mrs. Sudie Finley Youngblood
Place of Residence: 103 Montgomery, Henderson, Rusk, Texas
Cemetery: Bethel
Burial Place: Rusk Co., Texas
Burial Date: 20 Jan 1962
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2116931
Digital Film Number: 4028429
Image Number: 974
Reference Number: cn5256
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
(Medical):See attached sources.
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17. | Sudie Finley (5.John2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 7 Nov 1880 in Texas; died on 12 Oct 1975 in Cushing, Nacogdoches County, Texas. Notes:
Name: Sudie Youngblood
Death Date: 12 Oct 1975
Death Place: Cushing, Nacogdoches, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 94 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1881
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1880
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John R. Finley
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Jane Briley
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife
Informant: Mrs. W Delafield (Daughter)
Place of Residence:
Cemetery: Glenfawn Cemetery
Burial Place: Rusk County, Texas
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243834
Digital Film Number: 4167898
Image Number: 3281
Reference Number: 84689
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
(Medical):See attached sources.
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Generation: 4
18. | Mary Alcora Finley (11.William3, 5.John2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 5 Jul 1887 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 May 1964 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Mesquite City Cemetery, Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas. Notes:
Her Texas Death Certificate shows that her last name at death was McGOWN. She was a widow, and the informant was Need McGown.
Mary married James Peyton McGown about 1905. James (son of Jefferson H. McGown and Hattie Williams) was born on 12 Apr 1885 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 19 Jul 1979 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Roy Lee McGown was born on 27 Dec 1906 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 3 Dec 1980 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Mesquite City Cemetery, Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas.
- 21. Need Henderson McGown was born on 7 Dec 1909 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Jun 1982 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Rosemound Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.
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19. | John William Finley (11.William3, 5.John2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 4 Apr 1889; died on 19 May 1964; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. John married Effie Beatrice Williams on 24 Jan 1910. Effie (daughter of Lewis Sullivan "L. S." Williams and Frances Williams) was born on 16 Sep 1892; died on 5 Oct 1979; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Beadie Louise Finley was born on 13 Dec 1910 in Sabine County, Texas; and died.
- 23. Frances Blanche Finley was born on 17 Jan 1913 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 31 Jan 2008 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
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Generation: 5
20. | Roy Lee McGown (18.Mary4, 11.William3, 5.John2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 27 Dec 1906 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 3 Dec 1980 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Mesquite City Cemetery, Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas. Notes:
His Texas Death Certificate shows he was a retired warehouse man for a drug company. His surviving spouse was shown as Willie Whitley.
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21. | Need Henderson McGown (18.Mary4, 11.William3, 5.John2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 7 Dec 1909 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Jun 1982 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Rosemound Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Notes:
His Texas Death Certificates shows that he was a Pharmacist, and his surviving spouse was Peggy Tyree.
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22. | Beadie Louise Finley (19.John4, 11.William3, 5.John2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 13 Dec 1910 in Sabine County, Texas; and died. Notes:
She married Joseph Preston McDonald, and had two daughters: Shirley Jo and Dianna.
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23. | Frances Blanche Finley (19.John4, 11.William3, 5.John2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 17 Jan 1913 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 31 Jan 2008 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
Charter Member of the JFG Chapter of the DRT. Avid genealogist and historian, with many publications regarding Sabine County history and genealogy.
Back in Time
January 7, 1998, Page 4
1988 Ten Years Ago
Sabine County Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of several awards which would be presented at the annual banquet. The Citizen of the Year award went to Blanche Toole.
Sabine County Reporter
April 16, 1997, Page 4
Back in Time
1996 One Year Ago
Blanche Toole of Hemphill received the DRT Star Award. The award was presented to her by Martha Vickers at the James Frederick Gomer Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas meeting. The award honors individuals who have put forth great efforts for the DRT cause and preservation of Texas history.
Sabine County Reporter
February 6, 2008
Blanche Toole
Blanche Toole, 95, of Hemphill died January 31, 2008 at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine.
She and her husband, Comet Toole, were long time residents of Hemphill and were owners of the old Plymouth Dealership in Hemphill for many years.
She is survived by three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and one son-in-law,
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill.
Interment will follow in Meador Cemetery in Milam.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)
Frances married Comet Donald Toole on 30 Jun 1934. Comet (son of Adrian Reese Toole and Anna Mariah Whitehead) was born on 19 May 1910 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 30 May 1971 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Donna Ruth Toole was born on 7 Sep 1937 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 3 Mar 2005 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
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Generation: 6
24. | Donna Ruth Toole (23.Frances5, 19.John4, 11.William3, 5.John2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 7 Sep 1937 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 3 Mar 2005 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
Sabine County Reporter
March 9, 2005
Donna Ruth Toole Hunter
Donna Ruth Toole Hunter, 67, of Milam died at 12:05 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005, at Nacogdoches County Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches. Mrs. Hunter was born Sept. 7, 1937, in Hemphill as a daughter of Blanche Finley Toole and the late Comet TOOLE. She was a member of the Methodist Church and Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Survivors: husband, Thomas H. HUNTER, Jr. of Milam; mother, Blanche TOOLE of Hemphill; sons, Stephen OWENS of Bossier City, Louisiana, Jonathan HUNTER of Bellingham, Washington, and Thomas HUNTER III of San Clemente, California; daughters, Lisa OWENS of Hammond, Washington, Susan RICHARDSON of Somerset, Washington, and Sarah HANDY of Terre Haute, Indiana; eight grandchildren; and one great-granchild. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill, with Reba Barnett officiating. Interment followed at Meador Cemetery near Milam. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 833 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607. Services were under the direction of Starr Funeral Home Inc in Hemphill.
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 7
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