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John Reuben Witcher^1,2,3

Father	William Witcher Jr.1,4,2,3 b. 1762, d. 9 Oct 1822
Mother	Mary "Mollie" Dalton1,4,2,3 b. 1765, d. 29 Sep 1852

Last Edited

8 Mar 2023

Birth*	John, son of William Witcher Jr. and Mary "Mollie" Dalton, was born on 16 July 1782 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,2
Marriage*	He married Judith Edwards on 16 June 1806 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. "Notes" claims 1808. Other possible issue are: Armistead, James, Nancy A., Coleman Edwards, Rebecca Judith, and Elizabeth Witcher.5,3
Marr-Bond	John provided surety for the marriage bond of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher on 16 February 1807 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6,7
Marriage	John a member of the party at an unknown person and Nancy Witcher's wedding at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, on 6 April 1807.8,9,7,3,10
Census1830	John Reuben appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 0111101-1210001 as 40-49 yo Reuben Witcher. All accounted for except one female 5-9 and the female 10-14.11
Census1840*	John Reuben appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Regiment 107, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 00001001-00120001 as 50-59 yo Reuben Witcher. The other female 15-19 is unknown.12
Residence*	John lived with John Reuben Witcher and Mary "Mollie" Dalton in 1850 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3
Census1850*	John and Judith appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 13 November 1850, as 65 yo Reuben & 66 yo Judith Witcher. Their children James and Judith were listed as living with them, as well as orphaned granddaughter Judith Gilbert and 85 yo mother Mary Dalton Witcher. Their son Daniel C. Witcher and family live two doors away.13
Death*	John died on 27 July 1854 in Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 72. Hubbard claims that John's mother, Molly Dalton Witcher, was living with him in Pittsylvania County in 1850.4,3
Burial*	He was buried at John Reuben Witcher Family Cemetery in Ajax, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

Children with Judith Edwards:

Lucy Witcher14 b. 1807, d. 1850 William M. Witcher15 b. 27 Nov 1808, d. 12 Sep 1864 Daniel Coleman Witcher16 b. 1814, d. Jun 1880 John Witcher17 b. 26 Nov 1815, d. Nov 1831 James Witcher13 b. c 1821 Mary Ann Ballard Witcher18 b. 15 Jun 1824, d. 16 Dec 1891 Judith Witcher13 b. c 1827

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Nancy Witcher^1,2,3,4

Father	William Witcher Jr.5,2,3,6,7,4 b. 1762, d. 9 Oct 1822
Mother	Mary "Mollie" Dalton5,2,3,6,7 b. 1765, d. 29 Sep 1852

Last Edited

27 Jan 2025

Birth*	Nancy, daughter of William Witcher Jr. and Mary "Mollie" Dalton, was born on 15 September 1786 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Clement's text of the Danville Register obit which claims Nancy was the d/o Vincent Witcher is incorrect; Clement is correct in a page 242 footnote: "William Witcher, Jr., and his wife Molly Dalton, married in 1782, and had issue: Vincent..., and Nancy who married Capt. John Keen".8,2,4,6
Marr-Bond	Nancy Witcher and Capt. John Keen posted a marriage bond on 16 February 1807 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. The actual bond only indicates Virginia - no mention of the county.9,10
Marriage*	She married Capt. John Keen, son of Capt. Elisha Keen and Elizabeth Napier, on 6 April 1807 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Clement provides year and location; Williams says they were married by the Rev. Joseph Hatchett; Swann & Hubbard give date of 1807 only.5,4,10,3,11
Census1810	Nancy is probably the female age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her husband, Capt. John Keen, in the 1810 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia.12
Census1820	Nancy is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Capt. John Keen, in the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.13
Death*	Nancy died on 15 July 1835 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 48. DAR 133 claims 1836; Swann says 1835.8,2,6,4
Burial*	She was buried at Keen-Watkins Cemetery in Stony Mill, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8

Children with Capt. John Keen:

Charles Keen14,2 b. 1807 Christian "Kitty" Keen+14,2,6 b. 1810, d. 10 Aug 1861 William Witcher Keen+14,2 b. 10 Oct 1811, d. 1880 Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen+14,2 b. 6 Feb 1816, d. 5 Aug 1854 Mary Humphrey Keen+2,15,3 b. 1817, d. 12 Jun 1892 Nancy Harriet Keen+14,2 b. 25 Jul 1818, d. 20 Feb 1906 Frances Elisha "Fanny" Keen+14,2 b. 25 Apr 1820, d. 19 Jul 1864 Emily A. Keen+14,2 b. bt 1823 - 1824 Col. Elisha Ford Keen+14,2 b. 25 Jul 1825, d. 8 Dec 1878

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Lucy Graves^1,2

Last Edited

14 Jun 2023

Birth*	Lucy was born circa 1799, d/o David & Nancy Graves.3,2
Marriage*	She married William Reuben Witcher III, son of William Witcher Jr. and Mary "Mollie" Dalton, on 9 February 1818 in Franklin Co., Virginia.4,2,1
Census1830	Lucy is probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, William Reuben Witcher III, in the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5
Death*	Lucy died in September 1849 in Franklin Co., Virginia, cause listed as sudden.3

Child with William Reuben Witcher III:

Nancy P. Witcher6 b. c 1824, d. 1858

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Fanny James^1,2

Last Edited

3 Nov 2022

Birth*	Fanny was born in 1792.1
Marriage*	She married Caleb Witcher, son of William Witcher Jr. and Mary "Mollie" Dalton, on 11 May 1816 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Issue allegedly included Almary A. (c1817-1896), Diana Jane (1817-?), Juliena F. (c1818-?, m. Fnu Aron), Rolland (1818-?), Wellington (1823-?), Emily Ann (1824-?, m. Wilson Turner), Daniel P. (1826-?) and Mary E. (1829-?) Witcher according to Descendants. Notes on Witcher claims five children, Almary (m. Josiah Turner), Juliana (m. Fnu Aron), Noland, a daughter (m. Fnu Watkins) and Emily Witcher.      No marriage record at VA Marriages 1700-1850 or at VA Land, Marriage & Probate.3,2,1
Death*	Fanny died. Year 1861 alleged without citation by Mary B Smith's Descendants of Henry Witcher at Genealogy.com.

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Nancy Swanson^1,2,3

Last Edited

23 Sep 2022

Birth*	Nancy was born circa 1802, date estimated.2
Marriage*	She married James Taylor Witcher, son of William Witcher Jr. and Mary "Mollie" Dalton, on 25 November 1822 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Misc. Marriages claims 28 Nov 1823.2,1,3,4

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Col. Elisha Ford Keen^1,2,3

Father	Capt. John Keen1,2 b. 1787, d. 22 Nov 1876
Mother	Nancy Witcher1,2 b. 15 Sep 1786, d. 15 Jul 1835

Last Edited

9 Mar 2023

Birth*	Elisha, son of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, was born on 25 July 1825 in Danville, Virginia.4,5,2
Marriage*	He married Mary Anne Perkins on 25 October 1844 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6,4,1,3
Census1850	Elisha and Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 8 October 1850, as 25 yo farmer Elisha F. & 23 yo Mary Keen. Their children Elizabeth "Betty" Frances, Nannie Witcher "Nanaire" and Mary Emma were listed as living with them. In addition to their children we find three with Perkins surname, likely Mary Anne's mother and three siblings: Elizabeth, William, Emily, and Huldy Perkins. There's also one laborer.7
Census1860*	Elisha and Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bachelor's Hall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated November 1860, as 35 yo tobacconist Elisha F & 36 yo Mary A Keen. Their children Elizabeth "Betty" Frances, Nannie Witcher "Nanaire" and Mary Emma were listed as living with them, along with 12 yo nephew Elisha Jones, 32 yo husband of Elisha's niece, William J. Blair, and an overseer. Real estate valued at $14k, personal at $23k.8
Milit-Service*	Col. Elisha Ford Keen served as Major, then Colonel of Companies C & S of the 57th Virginia Infantry Regiment during the Civil War from September 1861 to June 1862. The regiment was formed on 25 Sep 1861 when five companies were added to the five extant companies of Major Elisha Keen's battalion. The new regiment was designated 57th Infantry Regiment, CSA, per S.O. #285, Adjutant and Inspector General's Office. NPS cites film M382 roll 31.9,10,11
Occupation*	Elisha was a Virginia State Senator from 1863 to 1867 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1
Death*	Elisha died on 8 December 1878 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 53. Elisha's wife Mary A. Perkins Keen, is enumerated as head of household in the 1870 census living with a person probably her mother. No indication of why Elisha is missing.12,4
Burial*	He was buried at Cottage Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia.4

Children with Mary Anne Perkins:

Elizabeth "Betty" Frances Keen+13 b. 25 Nov 1846, d. 7 Apr 1896 Nannie Witcher "Nanaire" Keen+13 b. 30 Aug 1848, d. 7 Oct 1903 Mary Emma Keen13 b. 20 Jun 1850, d. 15 Jun 1872

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William Witcher Keen^1,2,3

Father	Capt. John Keen1,2 b. 1787, d. 22 Nov 1876
Mother	Nancy Witcher1,2 b. 15 Sep 1786, d. 15 Jul 1835

Last Edited

2 Apr 2023

Birth*	William, son of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, was born on 10 October 1811 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,5,2
Census1820	William is probably the male under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Capt. John Keen, in the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Ballard Fontaine on 15 May 1837 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, date estimated.7,1,4
Census1850	William and Elizabeth appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 9 October 1850, as 38 yo farmer William W & 38 yo Elizabeth B Keen. Their children Nannie Witcher, Mary Ann, John Thomas, Charles Ballard, William Witcher and Fontaine P. were listed as living with them, along with 30 yo laborer William Epperson, and 15 yo John R Keen.8
Census1860*	William and Elizabeth appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Ringold, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 22 September 1860, as 48 yo farmer Wm W & 47 yo Elizabeth Keen. Their children Mary Ann, John Thomas, Charles Ballard, William Witcher, Fontaine P. and Elisha were listed as living with them, as well as two nephews, 18 yo Witcher & 6 yo Thos Jones.9
Death*	William died in 1880 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4
Burial*	He was buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

Children with Elizabeth Ballard Fontaine:

Nannie Witcher Keen+8 b. 1840, d. 1873 Mary Ann Keen+10 b. 1 Jan 1842, d. 30 Aug 1881 John Thomas Keen+10 b. 22 Dec 1843, d. 1 Nov 1880 Charles Ballard Keen+10,11 b. 3 Feb 1846, d. 9 Feb 1883 William Witcher Keen Jr.10,12 b. 1848, d. 1880 Fontaine P. Keen10 b. 27 Mar 1850, d. 24 Feb 1874 Elisha Keen10 b. 1852, d. 1881

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Charles Keen^1,2,3

Father	Capt. John Keen1,2 b. 1787, d. 22 Nov 1876
Mother	Nancy Witcher1,2 b. 15 Sep 1786, d. 15 Jul 1835

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Charles, son of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, was born in 1807 in Virginia.2
Census1810	Charles is probably the male under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Capt. John Keen, in the 1810 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia.4
Census1820	Charles is probably the male age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, Capt. John Keen, in the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5
Marr-Bond	Charles provided surety for the marriage bond of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen on 8 September 1827 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6,7
Marriage*	He married Mary R. "Polly" Millner on 8 April 1831 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8,3

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Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen^1,2,3,4

Father	Capt. John Keen1,2 b. 1787, d. 22 Nov 1876
Mother	Nancy Witcher1,2 b. 15 Sep 1786, d. 15 Jul 1835

Last Edited

25 Jan 2025

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, was born on 6 February 1816 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Find A Grave's date is 16 Feb.2,4
Census1820	Elizabeth is probably one of the four females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Capt. John Keen, in the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5
Marriage*	She married Bartlett W. Jones on 16 January 1837 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6,4
Census1840	Elizabeth is probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Bartlett W. Jones, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7
Census1850*	Elizabeth and Bartlett appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 30 August 1850, as 37 yo tobacconist Bartlett & 34 yo Elizabeth A Jones. Their children Adolphus, Gustavus, Keen, Witcher, Bartlett W. and Elisha Keen were listed as living with them, as well as unknowns James R Reaves, Madison M Billings and three slaves.8
Death*	Elizabeth died on 5 August 1854 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 38.4
Burial*	She was buried at Keen-Watkins Cemetery in Stony Mill, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4

Children with Bartlett W. Jones:

Adolphus Jones8 b. c 1838 Gustavus Jones8 b. c 1838 Keen Jones+8 b. bt 1840 - 1843 Witcher Jones+8 b. 3 Jun 1842, d. 31 Jan 1903 Bartlett W. Jones8 b. c 1847 Elisha Keen Jones Sr.+8 b. 18 Jan 1849, d. 4 Apr 1922 Thomas Jones9 b. 1854, d. 1907 Ann Maria Jones+10 b. Mar 1855, d. 1931

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Emily A. Keen^1,2,3

Father	Capt. John Keen4,2 b. 1787, d. 22 Nov 1876
Mother	Nancy Witcher2,3 b. 15 Sep 1786, d. 15 Jul 1835

Last Edited

16 Mar 2024

Birth*	Emily, daughter of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, was born between 1823 and 1824 in Virginia. 1870 & '60 censuses support birthyear and state; the 1880 says ca. 1829.5,6,7,8,3
Marriage*	She married Amaziah Alvis Smith on 19 September 1842.9,3
Census1850*	Emily and Amaziah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 31 October 1850, as 30 yo tanner Amaziah A & 27 yo Emily A Smith. Their children Charles K. and Mary W. were listed as living with them.8
Census1860	Emily and Amaziah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 14 August 1860, as 39 yo farmer Amaziah A & 36 yo Emily A Smith. Their children Charles K., Mary W., Alvis, Elizabeth Ann "Betty Ann" and Elisha F. were listed as living with them, as well as 12 yo unknown male James A Withing. Real estate valued at $15770 and personal at $31300.10
Census1870*	Emily A. Keen and her daughter Elizabeth Ann "Betty Ann" Smith appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 47 yo Emily A. Keen and 15 yo Betty Ann Smith in the household of 22 yo Mary W Jones. It is unclear whether Mary is a relative. This entry is just below Emily's father John Keen.11
Census1880	Emily appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 51 yo widowed mother Emily Smith in the household of her son & daughter-in-law Charles K. Smith and Mary Lnu; as 31 yo farmer Charles K & 26 yo wife Mary Smith.12

Children with Amaziah Alvis Smith:

Charles K. Smith1 b. bt 1845 - 1846 Mary W. Smith1 b. bt 1847 - 1848 Alvis Smith1 b. c 1851 Elizabeth Ann "Betty Ann" Smith13,1 b. c 1856 Elisha F. Smith1 b. c Jul 1860

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Nancy Harriet Keen^1,2,3

Father	Capt. John Keen4,1 b. 1787, d. 22 Nov 1876
Mother	Nancy Witcher1,2 b. 15 Sep 1786, d. 15 Jul 1835

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Nancy, daughter of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, was born on 25 July 1818 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. The 1870 census suggests closer to 1817.5,6,7,2
Census1820	Nancy is probably one of the four females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Capt. John Keen, in the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8
Marriage*	She married Decatur Jones on 25 January 1836 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Williams & census give the groom's name as Decatur Jones. Reed says Nancy's sister Elizabeth Ann married Decatur and that Nancy married Bartlett Jones.9,2
Census1840	Nancy is probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Decatur Jones, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.10
Census1850	Nancy and Decatur appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 11 October 1850, as 34 yo tobacconist Decatur & 32 yo Nancy H. Jones. Their children Araminta, Maria Louisa, William Henry, Elizabeth Anne "Bettie", Nancy Witcher, Emily and John Keen were listed as living with them, as well as three field hands.11
Census1860	Nancy and Decatur appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated July 1860, as 44 yo tobacconist Decatur & 41 yo Nannie H Jones. Their children William Henry, Maria Louisa, Elizabeth Anne "Bettie", Nancy Witcher, John Keen, Emily, Thomas Decatur, Mary Christian "Kate", Charles Bixler and D'Orsay were listed as living with them. In addition to their children we find nieces/nephews: 21 yo Adolphus, 13 up Bartlett W, and 8 yo Ann M Jones. There's an unknown 31 yo Martha E Jones, as well as two black factory hands and apparently their three children. Real estate valued at $8080, personal at $20k.12
Census1870*	Nancy and Decatur appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 20 July 1870, as 55 yo tobacconist Decatur & 53 yo Nancy H Jones. Their children Emily, Thomas Decatur, Mary Christian "Kate", Charles Bixler and D'Orsay were listed as living with them. Real estate valued at $11000 and personal at $1200.13
Census1880	Nancy and Decatur appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 3 June 1880, as 64 yo farmer Decatur & 61 yo wife Nancy H Jones. Their children Emily and Mary Christian "Kate" were listed as living with them.14
Census1900*	Nancy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Tunstall Twp., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 5 June 1900, as 81 yo farmer Harriet Jones. Her children Emily and William Henry were listed as living with her, as well as 60 yo sister-in-law Martha E Jones.15
Death*	Nancy died on 20 February 1906 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 87.5
Burial*	She was buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5

Children with Decatur Jones:

Araminta Jones+5 b. 27 Oct 1838, d. 12 Jun 1904 Maria Louisa Jones16,5 b. 1840, d. 9 Jun 1914 William Henry Jones+16,5 b. 1842, d. 1920 Elizabeth Anne "Bettie" Jones+16,5 b. 25 Sep 1844, d. 27 Jan 1930 Nancy Witcher Jones+17,16,5 b. 23 Aug 1846, d. 17 May 1929 Emily Jones18,16,5 b. 1848, d. 16 Dec 1930 John Keen Jones16,5 b. 1850, d. 4 Apr 1917 Thomas Decatur Jones18,16,5 b. 19 Oct 1852, d. 30 Oct 1889 Mary Christian "Kate" Jones+18,16,5 b. 26 Mar 1854, d. 15 Jun 1935 Charles Bixler Jones18,16,5 b. 24 Feb 1856, d. 26 Dec 1890 D'Orsay Jones5,19 b. 1859, d. 4 Apr 1932

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Frances Elisha "Fanny" Keen^1,2,3,4

Father	Capt. John Keen2,4 b. 1787, d. 22 Nov 1876
Mother	Nancy Witcher2,4 b. 15 Sep 1786, d. 15 Jul 1835

Last Edited

20 Jan 2025

Birth*	Frances, daughter of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, was born on 25 April 1820 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,5
Census1820	Frances is probably one of the four females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Capt. John Keen, in the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6
Marriage*	She married Stokely Carter on 16 September 1839 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7,8,2
Census1850	Frances and Stokely appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 16 October 1850, as 35 yo tanner Stokely & 25 yo Francis E. Carter. Their children Charles Keen, Nancy Hutchings, John Thomas, Elisha K., James W. and Lucy Parks were listed as living with them, as well as a laborer and one other unknown person.9
Census1860*	Frances and Stokely appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bachelor's Hall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 20 July 1860, as 45 yo miller Stokely & 40 yo Frances E Carter. Their children Nancy Hutchings, John Thomas, Elisha K., James W., Lucy Parks, Mary Frances, Stokely and Rufus were listed as living with them.10
Death*	Frances died on 19 July 1864 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 44.1
Burial*	She was buried at Keen-Watkins Cemetery in Stony Mill, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1
BioNote*	Biography Note: From Stokeley's Find A Grave entry: His dates of birth and death are from a written statement by his granddaughter Laura Fulton dated 22 Jan 1936. The granddaughter cites a Family Bible that we have lost track of (it may have burned when the granddaughter’s house burned in 1949). Stokeley's great-granddaughter Laura Emerson, my mother, recorded the names of people buried in this cemetery. Several had no markers, including Stokeley and his wife, Frances Elisha Keen Carter.8

Children with Stokely Carter:

Charles Keen Carter11 b. 1840, d. 1876 Nancy Hutchings Carter+12,13 b. 14 Jan 1842, d. 1 Jul 1910 John Thomas Carter+14,13 b. c 1844, d. 16 Sep 1920 Elisha K. Carter+13 b. c 1846 James W. Carter13 b. c 1848 Lucy Parks Carter+13 b. Jul 1850, d. 14 Feb 1918 Mary Frances Carter+13 b. 21 Oct 1855, d. 8 Feb 1934 Stokely Carter13 b. 4 Mar 1858 Rufus Carter+13 b. Jun 1860, d. 11 Dec 1932

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Mary Anne Perkins^1,2,3,4

Last Edited

9 Mar 2023

Birth*	Mary was born on 24 June 1827 in Virginia.5,6,7
Marriage*	She married Col. Elisha Ford Keen, son of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, on 25 October 1844 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8,9,1,4
Census1850	Mary and Elisha appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 8 October 1850, as 25 yo farmer Elisha F. & 23 yo Mary Keen. Their children Elizabeth "Betty" Frances, Nannie Witcher "Nanaire" and Mary Emma were listed as living with them. In addition to their children we find three with Perkins surname, likely Mary Anne's mother and three siblings: Elizabeth, William, Emily, and Huldy Perkins. There's also one laborer.10
Census1860*	Mary and Elisha appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bachelor's Hall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated November 1860, as 35 yo tobacconist Elisha F & 36 yo Mary A Keen. Their children Elizabeth "Betty" Frances, Nannie Witcher "Nanaire" and Mary Emma were listed as living with them, along with 12 yo nephew Elisha Jones, 32 yo husband of Elisha's niece, William J. Blair, and an overseer. Real estate valued at $14k, personal at $23k.11
Census1870*	Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 12 August 1870, as 43 yo Mary A Keen. Elizabeth Perkins, 74 yo, possibly her mother, was living with her along with three black Perkins, presumably former slaves.12
Death*	Mary died on 8 July 1885 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 58.5
Burial*	She was buried at Cottage Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5

Children with Col. Elisha Ford Keen:

Elizabeth "Betty" Frances Keen+3 b. 25 Nov 1846, d. 7 Apr 1896 Nannie Witcher "Nanaire" Keen+3 b. 30 Aug 1848, d. 7 Oct 1903 Mary Emma Keen3 b. 20 Jun 1850, d. 15 Jun 1872

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Elizabeth Ballard Fontaine^1,2

Last Edited

2 Apr 2023

Birth*	Elizabeth was born in 1813 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,4,2
Marriage*	She married William Witcher Keen, son of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, on 15 May 1837 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, date estimated.5,1,6
Census1850	Elizabeth and William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 9 October 1850, as 38 yo farmer William W & 38 yo Elizabeth B Keen. Their children Nannie Witcher, Mary Ann, John Thomas, Charles Ballard, William Witcher and Fontaine P. were listed as living with them, along with 30 yo laborer William Epperson, and 15 yo John R Keen.7
Census1860*	Elizabeth and William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Ringold, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 22 September 1860, as 48 yo farmer Wm W & 47 yo Elizabeth Keen. Their children Mary Ann, John Thomas, Charles Ballard, William Witcher, Fontaine P. and Elisha were listed as living with them, as well as two nephews, 18 yo Witcher & 6 yo Thos Jones.8
Death*	Elizabeth died in 1888 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3
Burial*	She was buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

Children with William Witcher Keen:

Nannie Witcher Keen+7 b. 1840, d. 1873 Mary Ann Keen+9 b. 1 Jan 1842, d. 30 Aug 1881 John Thomas Keen+9 b. 22 Dec 1843, d. 1 Nov 1880 Charles Ballard Keen+9,10 b. 3 Feb 1846, d. 9 Feb 1883 William Witcher Keen Jr.9,11 b. 1848, d. 1880 Fontaine P. Keen9 b. 27 Mar 1850, d. 24 Feb 1874 Elisha Keen9 b. 1852, d. 1881

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Stokely Carter^1,2,3

Last Edited

20 Jan 2025

Birth*	Stokely was born on 23 April 1815 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, s/o Thomas & Nancy Carter.4,5,2
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Frances Elisha "Fanny" Keen, daughter of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, on 16 September 1839 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6,4,2
Census1850	Stokely and Frances appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 16 October 1850, as 35 yo tanner Stokely & 25 yo Francis E. Carter. Their children Charles Keen, Nancy Hutchings, John Thomas, Elisha K., James W. and Lucy Parks were listed as living with them, as well as a laborer and one other unknown person.7
Census1860*	Stokely and Frances appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bachelor's Hall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 20 July 1860, as 45 yo miller Stokely & 40 yo Frances E Carter. Their children Nancy Hutchings, John Thomas, Elisha K., James W., Lucy Parks, Mary Frances, Stokely and Rufus were listed as living with them.8
Marriage*	Their second marriage was to America M. Blair, daughter of Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, on 16 May 1867 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.9,1
Census1870*	Stokely and America appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 1 July 1870, as 55 yo miller & grist mill owner Stokeley & 35 yo America M Carter. Their children Elisha K., Stokely, Rufus, Anna B. "Annie", Mary V. and Nancy James "Nannie" were listed as living with them. Real estate valued at $1200, personal at $260.10
Death*	Stokely died on 28 September 1873 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 58.4
Burial*	He was buried at Keen-Watkins Cemetery in Stony Mill, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4
BioNote*	Biography Note: From Stokeley's Find A Grave entry: His dates of birth and death are from a written statement by his granddaughter Laura Fulton dated 22 Jan 1936. The granddaughter cites a Family Bible that we have lost track of (it may have burned when the granddaughter’s house burned in 1949). Stokeley's great-granddaughter Laura Emerson, my mother, recorded the names of people buried in this cemetery. Several had no markers, including Stokeley and his wife, Frances Elisha Keen Carter.4

Children with Frances Elisha "Fanny" Keen:

Charles Keen Carter11 b. 1840, d. 1876 Nancy Hutchings Carter+12,13 b. 14 Jan 1842, d. 1 Jul 1910 John Thomas Carter+14,13 b. c 1844, d. 16 Sep 1920 Elisha K. Carter+13 b. c 1846 James W. Carter13 b. c 1848 Lucy Parks Carter+13 b. Jul 1850, d. 14 Feb 1918 Mary Frances Carter+13 b. 21 Oct 1855, d. 8 Feb 1934 Stokely Carter13 b. 4 Mar 1858 Rufus Carter+13 b. Jun 1860, d. 11 Dec 1932

Children with America M. Blair:

Elizabeth Carter15 b. 14 Dec 1867 Anna B. "Annie" Blair16,17 b. c 1869

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Mary Ella Blair^1,2,3,4

Father	Judge James Keen Blair5,2,4 b. 19 Jan 1830, d. 11 Feb 1911
Mother	Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale5,2 b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 12 Apr 1909

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, was born on 13 March 1853 in Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Censuses support ca. year and state.6,2,4
Census1860	Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman P.O., Grayson Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 7 yo daughter Mary E Blair.7
Move	Daniel, Mary, John, Charles, Thomas and Jessie joined the move of their parents from Grayson County to Bonham, Fannin County in 1864.1
Census1870	Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 17 yo Ella Blair.8
Marriage*	She married William Bennet Cox on 19 December 1872 in Fannin Co., Texas.9,10
Census1880	Mary and William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 31 yo butcher Bennett & 27 yo Ella Cox. Their children Lucy Mildred, George Emmet and Jessie Mae were listed as living with them, along with William's 27 yo brother Emmet.11
Census1900	Mary and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cache Creek Mission, Apache, Kiowa & Comanche Reservation (now Kiowa, Comanche, and Caddo Cos.), Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), enumerated 5 June 1900, as 52 yo bookkeeper William B & 57 yo wife Mary E Cox. Their daughter Jessie Mae was listed as living with them.12
Census1910*	Mary and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Lawton Twp., Comanche Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 9 April 1910, as 62 yo Indian store merchant William B & 57 yo wife Mary E Blair. Their daughter Jessie Mae was listed as living with them, as well as 24 yo boarder LeRoy Lawson.13
Residence*	Mary and William resided in Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma, circa 1915.14
Census1920	Mary appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma, as as 66 yo mother Mary Ella Cox in the household of her son George Emmet Cox; as 43 yo widower George E Cox.15
Census1930*	Mary appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 25 April 1930, as 77 yo widow Mary Ella Cox. Her children George Emmet and Jessie Mae were listed as living with her, along with three of George's children (as grandchildren): namely, Maurice Blair, W. B., and Murray Emmet Cox.16
Death*	Mary died on 18 October 1935 in Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma, at age 82, date shown per Swann. Williams gives year only. Find A Grave claims 18 Dec in Lawton.17,3,2
Burial*	She was buried at Highland Cemetery in Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.17

Children with William Bennet Cox:

Lucy Mildred Cox+10,3 b. 6 Nov 1873, d. 25 Oct 1958 George Emmet Cox+18 b. 30 Sep 1875, d. 1947 Jessie Mae Cox17 b. 13 Mar 1880, d. 20 Jun 1957

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Daniel Ragsdale Blair^1,2

Father	Judge James Keen Blair3,1 b. 19 Jan 1830, d. 11 Feb 1911
Mother	Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale3,1 b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 12 Apr 1909

Last Edited

29 Jan 2023

Birth*	Daniel, son of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, was born on 1 June 1851 in Virginia. Censuses support ca. year and state.4,5,1
Census1860	Daniel appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman P.O., Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 9 yo son Daniel R Blair.6
Move	Daniel, Mary, John, Charles, Thomas and Jessie joined the move of their parents from Grayson County to Bonham, Fannin County in 1864.2
Census1870	Daniel appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 19 yo worker in clerk's office Dannie Blair.7
Marriage*	Their first marriage was to Julia E. Austin on 15 April 1875 at Fannin Co., Texas.8,1
Marr-Divorce*	Daniel was divorced from Julia E. Austin before 1 June 1880. Julia 1880 census entry has a check in the widowed/divorced column.9,10
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Minnie Guthrie circa 1887. Married 23 years in the 1910 census. His 2nd marriage, her 1st.5,1,11
Census1900	Daniel and Minnie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 49 yo bookkeeper Daniel & 30 yo wife Minnie Blair. Their son Harry Hooks was listed as living with them.12
Census1910*	Daniel and Minnie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 58 yo oil mill manager D R & 40 yo wife Minnie Blair. Their son Harry Hooks was listed as living with them.11
Residence*	Daniel resided in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas, on 2 February 1911.13
Death*	Daniel died on 2 February 1918 in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas, at age 66, of epithelioma.4,5
Burial*	He was buried at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas.5

Child with Julia E. Austin:

Walter Dan Blair10 b. 23 Jan 1876, d. 12 May 1950

Child with Minnie Guthrie:

Harry Hooks Blair11 b. 1 Dec 1887, d. 12 Mar 1973

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John Keen Blair^1,2,3

Father	Judge James Keen Blair4,1,3 b. 19 Jan 1830, d. 11 Feb 1911
Mother	Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale4,1 b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 12 Apr 1909

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

Birth*	John, son of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, was born on 21 January 1854 in Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Find A Grave, presumably based on headstone, shows 20 Jun 1847. See ResearchNote.5,1,3,6
Census1860	John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman P.O., Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 6 yo son John K Blair.7
Move	Daniel, Mary, John, Charles, Thomas and Jessie joined the move of their parents from Grayson County to Bonham, Fannin County in 1864.2
Census1870	John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 15 yo John K Blair.8
Marriage*	He married Emma Atkinson on 24 March 1880 in Walker Co., Texas. Emma's parents are shown but unfortunately not John's.9,1,2
Census1880*	John and Emma appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Walker Co., Texas, as 26 yo son-in-law J K & 19 yo Emma Blair in the household of Emma's parents S L & Neoma (Naomi?) Atkinson.10
Census1900	John and Emma appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grandview, Johnson Co., Texas, enumerated 5 June 1900, as 46 yo farmer J K & 39 yo wife E Blair. Their children William Everett and Anna Ethel were listed as living with them.11
Census1910	John and Emma appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Montgomery Co., Texas, enumerated 7 May 1910, as 55 yo saw mill laborer J K & 48 yo wife Emma Blair. Their children William Everett and Anna Ethel were listed as living with them.12
Census1920	John and Emma appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Montgomery Co., Texas, enumerated 3 February 1920, as 65 yo saw mill laborer John K & 59 yo wife Emma Blair. Their son William Everett was listed as living with them.13
Death*	John died on 13 April 1925 in Montgomery Co., Texas, at age 71.14
Burial*	He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Conroe, Montgomery Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.6
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 30 July 2018 re Find A Grave. John's Find A Grave entry is puzzling. The memorial and headstone show 20 Jun 1847 as birthdate. Yet we have primary evidence and censuses from 1860 through 1920 confirming the year 1854 ±1. Did someone give bad info to the stone carver? There's an Emma Atkinson Blair buried in the same cemetery with same type stone & font, so I've no doubt this is the correct couple. The cemetery is in Montgomery Co., TX and we have three censuses in a row when the couple is living there.6

Children with Emma Atkinson:

William Everett Blair11 b. 5 Feb 1885, d. 6 Oct 1935 Anna Ethel Blair15,11 b. 14 Aug 1887, d. 24 May 1951

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Charles Edward Blair^1,2,3

Father	Judge James Keen Blair4,5,1,2,3 b. 19 Jan 1830, d. 11 Feb 1911
Mother	Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale4,5,2 b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 12 Apr 1909

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Charles, son of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, was born in March 1856 in Virginia. Censuses support ca. year and state.4,5,2,3
Census1860	Charles appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman P.O., Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 4 yo son Cha E Blair.6
Move	Daniel, Mary, John, Charles, Thomas and Jessie joined the move of their parents from Grayson County to Bonham, Fannin County in 1864.1
Census1870	Charles appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 14 yo Charles E Blair.7
Census1880*	Charles appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Pct. 2, Palo Pinto Co., Texas, as 24 yo boarder Charles E Blair in the household of Charles W Slack. Blair is a farm laborer, born VA, both parents born VA. This seems a very good fit.8
Marriage*	He married Laura L. McFarland on 14 February 1883 in Wichita Co., Texas. The 1910 census confirms married 26 years with 2 born and 2 living.9,3,1,2
Move*	Charles and Laura moved their residence from Texas to Seattle from 14 February 1883 to 25 April 1910.3,10
Census1910	Charles and Laura appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Seattle, King Co., Washington, at 4040 37th Ave S, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 59 yo house carpenter Charles E & 47 yo wife Laura Blair. Their children Thomas Wagner and Jesse Allwyn were listed as living with them.10
Census1920	Charles and Laura appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Seattle, King Co., Washington, at 7623 8th Ave NW, enumerated 2 January 1920, as 63 yo C E & 58 yo wife Laura Blair. Their children Thomas Wagner and Jesse Allwyn were listed as living with them. The enumeration correctly shows Charles and both parents born in Virginia.11
Occupation*	Charles was a watchman at Seattle Cedar before his death in 1929. This is plausible as Seattle Cedar was on the south side of the ship canal about 3.3 miles from his home on 8th NW.12
Death*	Charles died on 28 March 1929 in Seattle, King Co., Washington, of cardio renal disease. This death certificate has two major errors concerning his parents. It shows Charles' father as Daniel Blair, born Ireland and his mother as 'unknown' born Ireland. The informant, J A Blair, is presumably their son Jesse Allwyn Blair. It correctly shows Charles as a widower.12
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 9 July 2021 re Find A Grave. In 2018 Find A Grave had memorials for a Charles Edward Blair (1856-1941, no. 122769966) and Laura M Blair (1865-1951, no. 122770139), buried at East Lawn Cemetery, Augusta, Eau Claire, WI. Same stone materials, same font, though they're not shown as married. There are three other Blairs in this cemetery - Hiram (1830-1883) who has a different style headstone, Harry F (1885-1907) and Pearl Blair (1886-1889). A group photo shows Harry & Pearl's headstones between Charles' and Laura's. The lifespans and headstone placements suggest that Harry & Pearl might be children of Charles & Larua. No idea who Hiram might be. Hiram, Harry and Pearl are not names we see in our Blair families.      The Find A Grave memorial links James Keen & Lucy Ragsdale Blair as Charle's parents. Wrong, wrong, wrong. This is a different couple. Our Charles died in 1929 in Seattle, Laura in 1925 in Seattle.      F C Hodge in A History of Fannin County (1966) states in the Blair section on p. 152, "Charles E. (b. 1856), who was married to Laura McFarland and moved to Seattle, Wash". While not always reliable I'm inclined to believe Hodge as she wrote it before the internet flooded us with garbage genealogy.      In Washington, U.S., Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960 there's a record for Laura L Blair [McFarland, d/o Samuel McFarland & Fnu Kerr], died 1925 in Seattle. The McFarland surname suggests we're on the right track.      There's another record in Washington Death Certificates for Charles E Blair who died in Seattle in 1929 whose father was Daniel Blair. Charles had a brother Daniel but his father was James Keen Blair.A simple mistake or is this the wrong Charles?      In the 1910 & 1920 censuses we find a Charles & Laura Blair in Seattle.      By July 2021 Laura's name on her Find A Grave memorial has changed to Laura May Horel Blair. No explanation why the change was made.13

Children with Laura L. McFarland:

Thomas Wagner Blair14,10 b. 27 May 1886, d. 25 Jan 1931 Jesse Allwyn Blair10 b. 16 Apr 1887, d. 31 Oct 1964

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Thomas Ragsdale Blair^1,2,3

Father	Judge James Keen Blair4,5,1,2,3 b. 19 Jan 1830, d. 11 Feb 1911
Mother	Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale4,5,2 b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 12 Apr 1909

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Thomas, son of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, was born on 7 April 1858 in Virginia. 1860 census supports ca. year and state.6,2,3
Census1860	Thomas appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman P.O., Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 2 yo son Tho R Blair.7
Move	Daniel, Mary, John, Charles, Thomas and Jessie joined the move of their parents from Grayson County to Bonham, Fannin County in 1864.1
Census1870	Thomas appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 12 yo Thomas R Blair.8
Census1880*	Thomas appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, as 22 yo boarder Thos R Blair in the household of 31 yo farmer Travis W Jr & 28 yo wife Nannie Ragsdaler. Their children 5 yo daughter Frankie M, 3 yo daughter Eppie and 0.2 yo daughter Ervie L Ragsdale were living with them. If Thomas & Travis are related I don't yet know how.9
Marriage*	He married Kate Purvis on 13 October 1885 in Polk Co., Texas. Married 15 years in the 1900 census.10,11
Census1900	Thomas and Kate appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 6 June 1900, as 42 yo Thomas R & 30 yo wife Kate Blair. Their children Bessie, John Holden and Louis R. "Louie" were listed as living with them.12
Census1910	Thomas and Kate appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 51 yo carpenter Thomas & 42 yo wife Katy Blair. Their children Bessie, John Holden and Louis R. "Louie" were listed as living with them.13
Residence*	Thomas resided in Alvin, Brazoria Co., Texas, on 2 February 1911.14
Census1920*	Thomas and Kate appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Chambers Co., Texas, enumerated 6 March 1920, as 51 yo garage clerk Thomas R & 51 yo wife Kate Blair. Their son John Holden was listed as living with them.15
Census1930	Thomas appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas, as 71 yo night watchmnan father-in-law Tom R Blair in the household of his son-in-law & daughter Earl Larue Stoner and Bessie Blair; as 44 yo tire store proprietor Earl L & 43 yo wife Bessie M Stoner.16
Death*	Thomas died on 27 January 1936 at residence 805 Avenue C in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas, at age 77, of cardiovascular disease.6,17
Burial*	He was buried on 28 January 1936 at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.17,6

Children with Kate Purvis:

Bessie Blair11,17 b. 19 Apr 1888, d. 1 Jun 1962 John Holden Blair18 b. 14 Mar 1892, d. 10 Feb 1965 Louis R. "Louie" Blair19,13 b. 14 Oct 1894, d. 28 Feb 1919

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Jessie Lucy Blair^1,2,3

Father	Judge James Keen Blair4,2,3,1 b. 19 Jan 1830, d. 11 Feb 1911
Mother	Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale4,2,1 b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 12 Apr 1909

Last Edited

29 Mar 2023

Birth*	Jessie, daughter of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, was born on 23 November 1860 in Warren, Red River (now Fannin) Co., Texas. She is Lucy D. Blair in her marriage record. She was not enumerated with her family in the 1860 census; Williams claims 1860; she is 9 yo on 26 Sep 1870. Find A Grave claims birthplace is Bonham.4,5,6,1
Move	Daniel, Mary, John, Charles, Thomas and Jessie joined the move of their parents from Grayson County to Bonham, Fannin County in 1864.1
Census1870	Jessie appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 9 yo Lucy J Blair.7
Marriage*	She married William Norman Furey on 21 November 1877 in Fannin Co., Texas.5,1,2,3
Census1900*	Jessie and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Paris Ward 4, Lamar Co., Texas, at 613 N. High Street, enumerated 6 June 1900, as 47 yo city newspaper editor William & 39 yo wife Jessie L Fury. Their children Norman Keen, Willie Daniel, John McLeod and May Ella were listed as living with them.8
Census1910	Jessie and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, at 1011 Pine Bluff St, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 57 yo newspaper publisher William N & 47 yo wife Jessie S (as indexed) Furey. Their children John McLeod and May Ella were listed as living with them, as well as a foster son Herbert C. Cheschire.9
Residence*	Jessie resided in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, on 2 February 1911.10
Census1920*	Jessie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, at 339 Pine Bluff, enumerated 5 January 1920, as 59 yo widow Jessie L Furey. Her daughter May Ella was listed as living with her, as well as May's two children 3 yo May E and 1 yo Vernon Larson. May's husband had died in 1918.11
Death*	Jessie died on 6 August 1927 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, at age 66.6
Burial*	She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.6

Children with William Norman Furey:

Norman Keen Furey12,8 b. 21 Aug 1882, d. 14 Oct 1927 Willie Daniel Furey8,6 b. 12 Mar 1886, d. 25 Aug 1931 John McLeod Furey13,8 b. 28 Sep 1888, d. 28 Dec 1953 May Ella Furey8,6 b. 15 Dec 1892, d. 1 Aug 1984

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Grace Blair^1,2,3

Father	Judge James Keen Blair4,2 b. 19 Jan 1830, d. 11 Feb 1911
Mother	Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale4,5 b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 12 Apr 1909

Last Edited

5 Feb 2023

Birth*	Grace, daughter of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, was born on 26 November 1871 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas.6,2
Census1880	Grace appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 8 yo daughter Gracey Blair.7
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Joe W. Carter on 20 February 1895 at Fannin Co., Texas. This the first marriage for Grace. 2 born with 1 living in 1900 census. In 1910 she shows 1 born with 0 living.8,2,1
Census1900	Grace appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 28 yodaughter Gracie Carter.9
Census1910	Grace appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her father, Judge James Keen Blair, as 38 yo widowed daughter Grace Carter.10
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Eugene A. Frost on 12 October 1911 at Lamar Co., Texas. This the second marriage for Grace; she is Mrs. Grace Carter in her father's obituary. Eugene's obit in Times Record News (08 May 1937) says he was survived by his wife Grace and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Daugherty of Denison and Mrs. G H McAdams of Wichita Falls.11,2
Census1920	Grace and Eugene appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, enumerated 21 January 1920, as 55 yo policeman Eugene & 45 yo wife Grace Frost. A lodger, F M Brown of Illinois, was lviing with them.12
Census1930*	Grace and Eugene appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 1, Wichita Co., Texas, enumerated 21 April 1930, as 66 yo railroad station master Eugene A & 59 yo Grace Frost.13
Death*	Grace died on 5 May 1942 at Harlan Lane in Wichita Co., Texas, at age 70, of coronary occlusion.6,14
Burial*	She was buried at Rosemont Cemetery in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas.14

Child with Joe W. Carter:

Josie Carter15 b. Mar 1900, d. b 19 Apr 1910

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George William Blair^1,2,3

Father	Judge James Keen Blair4,5,1,2,3 b. 19 Jan 1830, d. 11 Feb 1911
Mother	Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale4,5,2 b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 12 Apr 1909

Last Edited

4 Feb 2023

Birth*	George, son of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, was born in 1864 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas. Censuses support ca. year and state.6,2,7
Census1870	George appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 6 yo George W Blair.8
Census1880	George appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 16 yo son William Blair.9
Marriage*	He married Laura Gertrude Pursell on 8 January 1893 in Lamar Co., Texas.10,1
Census1900	George and Laura appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 4 June 1900, as 37 yo compositor Will G & 27 yo wife Laura Blain. Their children Edwin, William Purcell and Lucille were listed as living with them.11
Census1910*	George and Laura appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Sherman Ward 2, Grayson Co., Texas, at 246 Houston St, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 48 yo printer Will T & 37 yo wife Lara Blair. Their children Edwin, William Purcell and Lucille were listed as living with them, as well as one servant and six boarders.12
Residence*	George resided in Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas, on 2 February 1911.13
Death*	George died on 10 June 1911 at 1607 San Jacinto St. in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, of brain hemorrhage.14,6,7
Burial*	He was buried at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, Section H 237 SE.7,6

Children with Laura Gertrude Pursell:

Edwin Blair12 b. c 1895 Cpl. William Purcell Blair12 b. 3 Aug 1896, d. 27 Nov 1963 Lucille Blair12 b. c 1899

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James Allen "Jim" Blair^1,2

Father	Judge James Keen Blair3,1 b. 19 Jan 1830, d. 11 Feb 1911
Mother	Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale4,5,1 b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 12 Apr 1909

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	James, son of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, was born on 24 July 1869 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas. Censuses support ca. year and state.6,1,7
Census1870	James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 1 yo James A Blair.8
Census1880	James appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 10 yo son James Blair.9
Marriage*	He married Amanda Melvina "Sammie" Oliphint on 3 January 1894 in Fannin Co., Texas. Two born with 1 living in 1910.10,11,2
Census1900*	James and Amanda appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, at 1009 Bond St., enumerated 4 June 1900, as 30 yo tinner Jas A & 25 yo wife Sammie Blair. Their daughter Jennie B. was listed as living with them.12
Census1910	James and Amanda appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 40 yo hardware stave ironer James A & 37 yo wife Sammie O Blair. Their daughter Jessie Furey was listed as living with them, as well as 61 yo mother-in-law Anna Oliphint.13
Census1920	James and Amanda appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, at 535 S. Beach St., enumerated 14 January 1920, as 50 yo plumbing shop manager J A & 47 yo wife Sam Blair. Their daughter Jessie Furey was listed as living with them.14
Census1930	James and Amanda appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 60 yo sheet metal worker Jim A & 57 yo wife Amanda Blair. Their daughter Jessie Furey was listed as living with them.15
Census1940	James and Amanda appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at 924 W. Main, enumerated 3 April 1940, as 70 yo sheet metal worker James A & 67 yo wife Sammie Blair.16
Death*	James died on 30 December 1950 in Greenville, Hunt Co., Texas, at age 81, of left cerebral thrombosis due to coronary occlusion. Find A Grave claims death in Bonham but provides no source citation.17,7,1
Burial*	He was buried at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, Section E57 3NE. Joint headstone with wife Amanda.7,6

Children with Amanda Melvina "Sammie" Oliphint:

Jennie B. Blair13 b. 5 Mar 1895, d. 31 Dec 1900 Jessie Furey Blair18,11 b. 25 Nov 1904, d. 10 Nov 1990

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William Bennet Cox^1,2,3

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

Birth*	William was born on 1 February 1848 in Osceola, St. Clair Co., Missouri. Swann, among others, call him Warren but censuses are pretty clear it's William. His middle name has only one 't' on his headstone.4,2
Marriage*	He married Mary Ella Blair, daughter of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, on 19 December 1872 in Fannin Co., Texas.5,6
Census1880	William and Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 31 yo butcher Bennett & 27 yo Ella Cox. Their children Lucy Mildred, George Emmet and Jessie Mae were listed as living with them, along with William's 27 yo brother Emmet.7
Census1900	William and Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cache Creek Mission, Apache, Kiowa & Comanche Reservation (now Kiowa, Comanche, and Caddo Cos.), Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), enumerated 5 June 1900, as 52 yo bookkeeper William B & 57 yo wife Mary E Cox. Their daughter Jessie Mae was listed as living with them.8
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 12 June 2017 re 1900 census. There's a Bennet Cox Jr. living next door to Wm & Mary Ellas in the 1900 census, as HOH with one boarder. Is this George Emmet Cox? The birthyear of 1875 is correct. I'm still iffy about whether William's name is really Warren. And Bennett might be Emmet. This needs more work.8
Census1910*	William and Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Lawton Twp., Comanche Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 9 April 1910, as 62 yo Indian store merchant William B & 57 yo wife Mary E Blair. Their daughter Jessie Mae was listed as living with them, as well as 24 yo boarder LeRoy Lawson.9
Residence*	William and Mary resided in Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma, circa 1915.10
Death*	William died on 12 July 1916 in Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma, at age 68. Find A Grave claims Canton, Blaine Co., OK for place of death.2,11
Burial*	He was buried at Highland Cemetery in Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.11

Children with Mary Ella Blair:

Lucy Mildred Cox+6,2 b. 6 Nov 1873, d. 25 Oct 1958 George Emmet Cox+2 b. 30 Sep 1875, d. 1947 Jessie Mae Cox4 b. 13 Mar 1880, d. 20 Jun 1957

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Julia E. Austin^1,2

Last Edited

15 Oct 2022

Birth*	Julia was born in April 1859 in Georgia.3,2
Marriage*	Their first marriage was to Daniel Ragsdale Blair, son of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, on 15 April 1875 at Fannin Co., Texas.4,2
Marr-Divorce*	Julia was divorced from Daniel Ragsdale Blair before 1 June 1880. Julia 1880 census entry has a check in the widowed/divorced column.1,5
Census1880*	Julia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Orange, Orange Co., Texas, as 23 yo Julia Blair in the household of her mother 41 yo Martha Burk. Her 4 yo son Walter Blair was living with them.5
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to William L. "Willie" Holmes on 9 November 1881 at Orange Co., Texas. Julia shows 4 born & 3 living in the 1900 census. One of the two currently for whom I have no name may be Amelia Holmes (1887-unk). FSTrees says she d 1945 but that seems to conflict w/ census record when she is missing in the 1900 census and would have been only 13 yo.1,6
Census1900*	Julia and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 4, Harris Co., Texas, enumerated 4 June 1900, as 50 yo locomotive engineer William L & 41 yo wife Julia E Holmes. Their children Lulu M. and Susan A. were listed as living with them. Their children () were listed as living with them.6
Death*	Julia died in 1901 in Humble, Harris Co., Texas.3
Burial*	She was buried at Humble Cemetery in Humble, Harris Co., Texas. Find A Grave provides photo of her headstone.3

Child with Daniel Ragsdale Blair:

Walter Dan Blair5 b. 23 Jan 1876, d. 12 May 1950

Children with William L. "Willie" Holmes:

Lulu M. Holmes6 b. Jun 1884 Susan A. Holmes6 b. Dec 1886

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Emma Atkinson^1,2,3,4

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

Birth*	Emma was born on 17 November 1860 in Alabama, alleged d/o S L & N W Atkinson. Surname also spelled Adkinson.1,5,3
Marriage*	She married John Keen Blair, son of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, on 24 March 1880 in Walker Co., Texas. Emma's parents are shown but unfortunately not John's.6,3,2
Census1880*	Emma and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Walker Co., Texas, as 26 yo son-in-law J K & 19 yo Emma Blair in the household of Emma's parents S L & Neoma (Naomi?) Atkinson.5
Census1900	Emma and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grandview, Johnson Co., Texas, enumerated 5 June 1900, as 46 yo farmer J K & 39 yo wife E Blair. Their children William Everett and Anna Ethel were listed as living with them.7
Census1910	Emma and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Montgomery Co., Texas, enumerated 7 May 1910, as 55 yo saw mill laborer J K & 48 yo wife Emma Blair. Their children William Everett and Anna Ethel were listed as living with them.8
Census1920	Emma and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Montgomery Co., Texas, enumerated 3 February 1920, as 65 yo saw mill laborer John K & 59 yo wife Emma Blair. Their son William Everett was listed as living with them.9
Census1930	Emma appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Conroe, Montgomery Co., Texas, as 69 yo widowed mother-in-law Emma Blair in the household of her son-in-law & daughter Luther William Allen and Anna Ethel Blair; as 47 yo meat & grocery proprietor Luther (indexed Lutha) W & 42 yo wife Anna E Allen.10
Death*	Emma died on 26 January 1932 at age 71.1
Burial*	She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Conroe, Montgomery Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 30 July 2018 re Find A Grave. John's Find A Grave entry is puzzling. The memorial and headstone show 20 Jun 1847 as birthdate. Yet we have primary evidence and censuses from 1860 through 1920 confirming the year 1854 ±1. Did someone give bad info to the stone carver? There's an Emma Atkinson Blair buried in the same cemetery with same type stone & font, so I've no doubt this is the correct couple. The cemetery is in Montgomery Co., TX and we have three censuses in a row when the couple is living there.11

Children with John Keen Blair:

William Everett Blair7 b. 5 Feb 1885, d. 6 Oct 1935 Anna Ethel Blair12,7 b. 14 Aug 1887, d. 24 May 1951

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Laura L. McFarland^1,2,3

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Laura was born in October 1863 in Texas.2
Marriage*	She married Charles Edward Blair, son of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, on 14 February 1883 in Wichita Co., Texas. The 1910 census confirms married 26 years with 2 born and 2 living.4,3,1,2
Move*	Laura and Charles moved their residence from Texas to Seattle from 14 February 1883 to 25 April 1910.3,5
Census1910	Laura and Charles appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Seattle, King Co., Washington, at 4040 37th Ave S, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 59 yo house carpenter Charles E & 47 yo wife Laura Blair. Their children Thomas Wagner and Jesse Allwyn were listed as living with them.5
Census1920	Laura and Charles appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Seattle, King Co., Washington, at 7623 8th Ave NW, enumerated 2 January 1920, as 63 yo C E & 58 yo wife Laura Blair. Their children Thomas Wagner and Jesse Allwyn were listed as living with them. The enumeration correctly shows Charles and both parents born in Virginia.6
Death*	Laura died on 30 May 1925 in Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 61.7
ResearchNote	Research Note of 9 July 2021. See Laura's husband Charles Edward Blair (1856-1929).8

Children with Charles Edward Blair:

Thomas Wagner Blair9,5 b. 27 May 1886, d. 25 Jan 1931 Jesse Allwyn Blair5 b. 16 Apr 1887, d. 31 Oct 1964

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Kate Purvis^1,2,3,4

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Kate was born on 17 February 1871 in San Jacinto Co., Texas, d/o William J Purvis & Susana Hooker. Williams says Feb 1870. Son Louie's death certificate has her birthstate as Colorado. Husband Tom was the informant so this contradiction is odd.5,1
Marriage*	She married Thomas Ragsdale Blair, son of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, on 13 October 1885 in Polk Co., Texas. Married 15 years in the 1900 census.6,7
Census1900	Kate and Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 6 June 1900, as 42 yo Thomas R & 30 yo wife Kate Blair. Their children Bessie, John Holden and Louis R. "Louie" were listed as living with them.8
Census1910	Kate and Thomas appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 51 yo carpenter Thomas & 42 yo wife Katy Blair. Their children Bessie, John Holden and Louis R. "Louie" were listed as living with them.9
Census1920*	Kate and Thomas appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Chambers Co., Texas, enumerated 6 March 1920, as 51 yo garage clerk Thomas R & 51 yo wife Kate Blair. Their son John Holden was listed as living with them.10
Census1930	Kate appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas, as 60 yo mother-in-law Kate Blair in the household of her son-in-law & daughter Earl Larue Stoner and Bessie Blair; as 44 yo tire store proprietor Earl L & 43 yo wife Bessie M Stoner.11
Census1940	Kate appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas, as 70 yo widowed mother-in-law Kate Blair in the household of her son-in-law & daughter Earl Larue Stoner and Bessie Blair; as 54 yo salesman Earl L & 51 yo wife Bessie Stoner.12
Death*	Kate died on 28 November 1946 at residence 805 Avenue C in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas, at age 75, of myocardial heart disease.5,1
Burial*	She was buried at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Thomas Ragsdale Blair:

Bessie Blair7,13 b. 19 Apr 1888, d. 1 Jun 1962 John Holden Blair14,10 b. 14 Mar 1892, d. 10 Feb 1965 Louis R. "Louie" Blair15,9 b. 14 Oct 1894, d. 28 Feb 1919

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William Norman Furey^1,2,3

Last Edited

29 Mar 2023

Birth*	William was born on 13 May 1853 in Alabama.4,5
Marriage*	He married Jessie Lucy Blair, daughter of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, on 21 November 1877 in Fannin Co., Texas.6,1,2,3
Census1900*	William and Jessie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Paris Ward 4, Lamar Co., Texas, at 613 N. High Street, enumerated 6 June 1900, as 47 yo city newspaper editor William & 39 yo wife Jessie L Fury. Their children Norman Keen, Willie Daniel, John McLeod and May Ella were listed as living with them.7
Census1910	William and Jessie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, at 1011 Pine Bluff St, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 57 yo newspaper publisher William N & 47 yo wife Jessie S (as indexed) Furey. Their children John McLeod and May Ella were listed as living with them, as well as a foster son Herbert C. Cheschire.8
Death*	William died on 28 December 1913 in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, at age 60. William's occupation on death certificate was publisher.4,5
Burial*	He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo & obit available at Find A Grave.5

Children with Jessie Lucy Blair:

Norman Keen Furey9,7 b. 21 Aug 1882, d. 14 Oct 1927 Willie Daniel Furey7 b. 12 Mar 1886, d. 25 Aug 1931 John McLeod Furey10,7 b. 28 Sep 1888, d. 28 Dec 1953 May Ella Furey7 b. 15 Dec 1892, d. 1 Aug 1984

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