Robert H. McLemore

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(Research):Census Information:

1880 Federal Census
Household:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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(Research):
Census Information:

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

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

Notes:

WWI Draft Registration shows him as Robert Henry McLemore, Jr. His date of birth was shown as January 22, 1880, and his occupation as salesman for a company based out of St. Louis. He was residing at Macon Street in Fort Worth with his wife Lillian B. McLemore. No other dependents were listed. He had brown hair and eyes, and the registration was dated September 12, 1918.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Texas, Tarrant County, Fort Worth Ward 4
Enumerated 14 Jan 1920 by B. W. Jones
SD 12, ED 109 Sheet 8B
912 Macon Street
119-152
Fuller, Robert E Hd M W 65 M Ark Nc Tn Lawyer S. Practice
Fuller, Lillian L Wf F W 63 M Ark NC NC
McLemore, Robert H Son In Law M W 39 M Tx La La Salesman Au
to
McLemore, Lillian B. Dtr F W 30 M Ark Ark Ark

1930 Census
Not Located

There is a Robert and Bessie McLemore family living in the City of Dallas, JP #1, at the time of the 1930 census enumeration, however this appears to be another family entirely. This conclusion was drawn due to (1) the 11 year difference in ages between the two Robert McLemore's (2) the fact the Dallas couple's son is named Robert W. McLemore, Jr. and not Robert H. McLemore, Jr. and (3) the fact that this couple appears to have been living in Palo Pinto County ten years earlier, whereas the other Robert McLemore was married and living in Fort Worth. Bessie McLemore of Dallas may have had the maiden name of CLARK, as a 15 year old Jessie Clark was living with them in 1920.

Family/Spouse: Lillian Bessie Fuller. Lillian was born about 1890 in Arkansas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

WWI Draft Registration not located.

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Said to have died young in an accident. RC Karnes supplied a photo of his tombstone, taken at the Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas County, Texas. It reads Paul J. McLemore, 1887-1928.

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WWI Draft Registration shows him as William Stirling (sic) McLemore, DOB April 17, 1889, Dallas, Texas, and working as a clerk at Wells Fargo Express, with a wife, two children, and a mother-in-law as dependents. He was tall, with brown hair and dark eyes. His address at the time was 4015 Bowser Street in Dallas. The form was dated June 15, 1917.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas Pr 26, ED 53
SD 5 ED 53 Sheet 17 A (originally marked as 16 A and late
r corrected), it is also noted that most of the individuals listed on this page were lined through, including the McLemore family)
McLemore, Wm. Sterling Hd M W 35 M Tx La Ms Laborer Manufacturing
McLemore, Nellie A Wf F W 37 M Tex Ireland/English Kentucky
McLemore, Mary E Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, W S Jr Son M W 4 0/12 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Robert King Son M W 1 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Dallas, Dallas
Enumerated April 29, 1930 By Milton Baugh
ED 57-68 SD 10 Sheet 70A Stamped 132
4233? Avondale
McLemore, William S. Hd O $6000 M W 41 M 25 Tx Ky Ky Cashier Distribution Motion Pictures
McLemore, Nell A F W 41 M 25 Tx Ky Ky
McLemore, Mary A Dtr F W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, William S Jr. M W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Robert K Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Cone, Mollie E Mother in law F W 64 Wd Ky Irish Free State Irish Free State

Family/Spouse: Nell A Cone. Nell was born on 2 Aug 1888 in Texas; died in Sep 1986; was buried in Calvary Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Obituary
The Odessa American Statesman
Friday, January 10, 1969

Heart Attack Kills Promoter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Courtesty of Melba Gene McLemore)

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

(Research):Census Information:

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

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

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

Notes:

His brother's 1969 obituary stated that Patrick was "of San Antonio."

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A scan of an article on his Find A Grave memorial page shows he died in Marshall, Texas after a boatin accident on Caddo Lake, on the Texas-Louisiana border.The article was headlined "Boat Collision Takes Life of Dallas Native, Night Tragedy ends in Drowning of One, Injuries to Three" The story note that John was riding with three companions, and died when a speed boat hit the boat he was in.


Name: John Donnelly Mclemore
Death Date: 23 Apr 1939
Death Place: Precinct No. 2, Harrison, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 25 years 3 months 20 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 03 Jul 1913
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Marital Status: Single
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Edward E. Mclemore
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Margaret Butler
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Switchman, Telephone Co.
Place of Residence: Marshall, Texas
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Dallas, Texas
Burial Date: 26 Apr 1939
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2118015
Digital Film Number: 4030440
Image Number: 1723
Reference Number: cn 18839
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Notes:

Sister Mary McLemore, OP?b?

?/b?HAZEL GREEN, Wis. -- Sister Mary McLemore, OP, (Mary Lucas), 95, of Saint Dominic Villa, died at 7:40 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Saint Dominic Villa.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at Queen of the Rosary Chapel, Dominican Motherhouse Sinsinawa, with burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery. Friends may call after 5:15 p.m. today at the Gathering Place at the Motherhouse, where there will be a wake and remembering service at 6:30 p.m. The Behr's Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., is in charge of arrangements.
Sister Mary McLemore was an intermediate grade school teacher for 44 years and tutored part time prior to retirement in 1996. Her ministry took her to Colorado, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois and New York.

She was born on Oct. 31, 1913, in Dallas, daughter of Nell Cone and William Sterling McLemore.
She made her first profession of vows on Aug. 5, 1942.

Surviving are nieces; nephews; and the Dominican sisters, with whom she shared life for 66 years.

(Research):Said to have become a Nun, and moved far away.

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WW II Enlistment Records for Robert K McLemore (Courtesy of Melba Gene McLemore)

Birth Year 1918
Race White
Native State Texas
Enlistment Date 14 Jan 1941
Enlistment Location Dallas, Texas
Branch Immaterial, Warrant Officers, USA
Grade Private
Component Selectees, Civil Life
Education 4 years of High School
Occupation Cashier or Stock Record Clerk or Bookkeeper
Marital Status, Single, no dependents
Height 6 feet 3 inches, 167 pounds

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

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]