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Maurice Blair Cox¹

Father	George Emmet Cox2 b. 30 Sep 1875, d. 1947
Mother	Daisy Clair Buzbee2 b. 1881, d. 1919

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Maurice, son of George Emmet Cox and Daisy Clair Buzbee, was born circa 1907 in Oklahoma.2
Census1910	Maurice appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Quanna Twp., Comanche Co., Oklahoma in the household of his parents, George Emmet Cox and Daisy Clair Buzbee, as 3 yo Maurice B Cox.3
Census1920	Maurice appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma in the household of his father, George Emmet Cox, as Maury.2
Census1930	Maurice appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma, as 23 yo grandson Maurice Blair Cox in the household of Mary Ella Blair; as 77 yo widow Mary Ella Cox.4

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William B. Cox¹

Father	George Emmet Cox1 b. 30 Sep 1875, d. 1947
Mother	Daisy Clair Buzbee1 b. 1881, d. 1919

Last Edited

11 Jun 2017

Birth*	William, son of George Emmet Cox and Daisy Clair Buzbee, was born circa 1908 in Oklahoma.1
Census1910	William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Quanna Twp., Comanche Co., Oklahoma in the household of his parents, George Emmet Cox and Daisy Clair Buzbee, as 2 yo William B Cox.2
Census1920	William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma in the household of his father, George Emmet Cox.1
Census1930	William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma, as 22 yo grandson W B Cox in the household of Mary Ella Blair; as 77 yo widow Mary Ella Cox.3

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Murray Emmet Cox^1,2

Father	George Emmet Cox2 b. 30 Sep 1875, d. 1947
Mother	Daisy Clair Buzbee2 b. 1881, d. 1919

Last Edited

8 Jul 2021

Birth*	Murray, son of George Emmet Cox and Daisy Clair Buzbee, was born on 20 April 1912 in Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma.3
Census1920	Murray appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma in the household of his father, George Emmet Cox.2
Census1930	Murray appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cache, Comanche Co., Oklahoma, as 18 yo grandson Murray Emmet Cox in the household of Mary Ella Blair; as 77 yo widow Mary Ella Cox.1
Occupation*	Murray was a employee of the U.S. State Department on 16 March 1960 at Washington, District of Columbia.3

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Elizabeth Cox¹

Father	George Emmet Cox1 b. 30 Sep 1875, d. 1947
Mother	Daisy Clair Buzbee1 b. 1881, d. 1919

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of George Emmet Cox and Daisy Clair Buzbee, was born on 10 May 1905.1
Death*	Elizabeth died on 28 April 1906.1
Burial*	She was buried at Highland Cemetery in Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Bessie Blair¹

Father	Thomas Ragsdale Blair2,1 b. 7 Apr 1858, d. 27 Jan 1936
Mother	Kate Purvis2,1 b. 17 Feb 1871, d. 28 Nov 1946

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Bessie, daughter of Thomas Ragsdale Blair and Kate Purvis, was born on 19 April 1888.3
Census1900	Bessie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Thomas Ragsdale Blair and Kate Purvis, as 12 yo daughter Bessie Blair.4
Marriage*	She married Earl Larue Stoner on 9 June 1906 in Johnson Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Wilma B Stoner (c1907- ), and Jonnie W Stoner (dau, c1913- ).5,3
Census1910	Bessie and Earl appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 5, Brazoria Co., Texas, enumerated 18 April 1910, as 24 yo water well driller Earle & 21 yo wife Bessie Stoner. Their 3 yo daughter Wilma was listed as living with them.6
Census1910	Bessie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Thomas Ragsdale Blair and Kate Purvis, as 21 yo daughter Bessie Blair.7
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 1 August 2018 re 1910 census. Bessie was enumerated twice, once with her parents, once with Earl and three chidlren. In the parental listing she's single!6
Census1920	Bessie and Earl appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Chambers Co., Texas, enumerated 2 March 1920, as 31 yo feed store merchant Earl L & 31 yo wife Bessie Stoner. Two daughters 12 yo Wilma B and 7 yo Johnnie L Stoner were living with them. Bessie's parents also livee in Chambers County, a couple census pages away.8
Census1930*	Bessie and Earl appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas, enumerated 13 April 1930, as 44 yo tire store proprietor Earl L & 43 yo wife Bessie M Stoner. Parents-in-law 71 yo Tom R. & 60 yo Kate Blair live with them. Bessie's sister John H. & family live next door.9
Death	Bessie Blair was the informant on her father Thomas Ragsdale Blair's death certificate on 27 January 1936. She's listed as Mrs. E. L. Stoner; of cardiovascular disease.10,1
Census1940	Bessie and Earl appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas, enumerated 16 April 1940, as 54 yo salesman Earl L & 51 yo wife Bessie Stoner. Earl's 51 yo single sister Helen was listed as living with them, as well as Bessie's 70 yo widowed mother Kate Blair.11
Death*	Bessie died on 1 June 1962 at residence 805 Avenue C in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas, at age 74, of acute respiratory failure due to lung cancer.12,3
Burial*	She was buried at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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Earl Larue Stoner¹

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Earl was born on 30 January 1886 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, s/o William Stoner & Rebecca Bailey.2,3
Marriage*	He married Bessie Blair, daughter of Thomas Ragsdale Blair and Kate Purvis, on 9 June 1906 in Johnson Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Wilma B Stoner (c1907- ), and Jonnie W Stoner (dau, c1913- ).4,1
Census1910	Earl and Bessie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 5, Brazoria Co., Texas, enumerated 18 April 1910, as 24 yo water well driller Earle & 21 yo wife Bessie Stoner. Their 3 yo daughter Wilma was listed as living with them.5
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 1 August 2018 re 1910 census. Bessie was enumerated twice, once with her parents, once with Earl and three chidlren. In the parental listing she's single!5
Census1920	Earl and Bessie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Chambers Co., Texas, enumerated 2 March 1920, as 31 yo feed store merchant Earl L & 31 yo wife Bessie Stoner. Two daughters 12 yo Wilma B and 7 yo Johnnie L Stoner were living with them. Bessie's parents also livee in Chambers County, a couple census pages away.6
Census1930*	Earl and Bessie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas, enumerated 13 April 1930, as 44 yo tire store proprietor Earl L & 43 yo wife Bessie M Stoner. Parents-in-law 71 yo Tom R. & 60 yo Kate Blair live with them. Bessie's sister John H. & family live next door.7
Census1940*	Earl and Bessie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas, enumerated 16 April 1940, as 54 yo salesman Earl L & 51 yo wife Bessie Stoner. Earl's 51 yo single sister Helen was listed as living with them, as well as Bessie's 70 yo widowed mother Kate Blair.8
Death	Earl Larue Stoner was the informant on his mother-in-law Kate Purvis's death certificate on 28 November 1946; of myocardial heart disease.9,10
Death*	Earl died on 21 May 1955 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas, at age 69. Earl's occupation on death certificate is retired oil operator.2,3
Burial*	He was buried at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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John Holden Blair^1,2

Father	Thomas Ragsdale Blair3 b. 7 Apr 1858, d. 27 Jan 1936
Mother	Kate Purvis3,2 b. 17 Feb 1871, d. 28 Nov 1946

Last Edited

29 Mar 2023

Birth*	John, son of Thomas Ragsdale Blair and Kate Purvis, was born on 14 March 1892 in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas.4,5,1
Census1900	John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Thomas Ragsdale Blair and Kate Purvis, as 9 yo son John Blair.6
Census1910	John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Thomas Ragsdale Blair and Kate Purvis, as 19 yo son John Blair.7
Milit-Service*	John Holden Blair served as CFR 1 CL (chauffeur 1st class) with the Air Service during World War I from 7 October 1917 to 18 January 1919.8,1
Census1920	John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Chambers Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Thomas Ragsdale Blair and Kate Purvis, as 28 yo son John Blair.2
Marriage*	He married Ina Augusta "Gussie" Estes on 15 September 1920 in Jefferson Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were John Louie (1921-1997, m. Alma Frances Farrington 1946 in TX, issue John Franklyn, Donald Aden, & David Holden Blair), Thomas Ray (1923-2005), Katie May (1929-1929), and Earl Holden Blair (1931-, m. Geraldine Andre 1951 in TX).9,10,11,12,1
Census1930*	John and Ina appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 41 yo fig plant fireman John H & 30 yo wife Gussie Blair. Their sons 9 yo John L & 6 yo Thomas R Blair were living with them. John's sister Bessie and her family live next door.13
Census1940	John and Ina appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Devers, Liberty Co., Texas, enumerated 22 April 1940, as 48 yo carpenter John H & 41 yo wife Gussie Blair. Their sons 16 yo Thomas Ray and 8 yo Earl Blair were listed as living with them.14
Employment*	He was employed by Dow Chemical in 1942 at Freeport, Brazoria Co., Texas.5
Residence	John and Ina resided in Devers, Liberty Co., Texas, in 1942.5
Residence*	John and Ina resided at 115 Virginia in South Houston, Harris Co., Texas, before 10 February 1965.10,4
Death*	John died on 10 February 1965 at Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 72, of basilar artery thrombosis.4,8,1
Burial*	He was buried at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Louis R. "Louie" Blair^1,2,3

Father	Thomas Ragsdale Blair4,2 b. 7 Apr 1858, d. 27 Jan 1936
Mother	Kate Purvis4,2 b. 17 Feb 1871, d. 28 Nov 1946

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	Louis, son of Thomas Ragsdale Blair and Kate Purvis, was born on 14 October 1894 in Lamar Co., Texas. Middle initial may be K. That's what's on his headstone and may be the initial on his death certificate.5,1
Census1900	Louis appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Thomas Ragsdale Blair and Kate Purvis, as 6 yo son Lui K Blair.3
Census1910	Louis appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Thomas Ragsdale Blair and Kate Purvis, as 16 yo son Louis Blair.2
Death*	Louis died on 28 February 1919 in Winnie, Chambers Co., Texas, at age 24. He's indexed as Louie K Blair but it reads Louie R to me. He was single, died of pneumonia, occupation mechanic. Thomas R Blair, presumably his father, was informant on the death certificate.5,1
Burial*	He was buried at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Jesse Franklin "Frank" Smith¹

Last Edited

15 Jan 2025

Birth*	Jesse was born on 25 September 1872 in Burket, Kosciusko Co., Indiana, s/o Henry Clay Smith & Esther Huffman.2,3
Marriage*	He married Rosa Lee Andereck, daughter of Isaac H. Andereck and Sophia Elizabeth Warren, on 19 December 1891. My preliminary research suggests their children were Jacob L Smith (1892-1963, res. Burket 1962, informant on father's death certificate), Royce D Smith (1894-1952, m. Freda Burger 1914), Etta M Smith (1898-1973, m. Fred Arnold bef 1920 census, res. Goshen 1962), Mollie Pearl Smith (1901-1916), Lloyd Calvin Smith (1904-1963, m. Mae Adele Ettlein 1925, res. Morrilton, AR 1962), Blanche Esther Smith (c1907-b1963, predeceased her father), Evelyn F Smith (1909-1983, m. W H Foster, res. Lima, OH 1962), Clay Andereck Smith (1911-1951), and Ora Jenrose "Jen" Smith (1914-1972, m. Henry J Kefarber, res. Goshen 1962).      The 1910 census shows married 19 years with 7 born & 7 living.3,4
Census1900*	Jesse and Rosa appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Seward Twp., Kosciusko Co., Indiana, enumerated 6 June 1900, as 27 yo saw mill worker Frank & 28 yo wife Rose Smith. Their children 7 yo Lester, 5 yo Royce, and 2 yo Etta Smith were listed as living with them.5
Census1910	Jesse and Rosa appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Burket, Kosciusko Co., Indiana, enumerated 26 April 1910, as 38 yo odd job laborer Frank & 39 yo wife Rose Smith. Their children 17 yo Jacob L, 15 yo Roice D, 12 yo Etta M, 9 yo Mary P, 6 yo Calvin L, 3 yo Blanche E, and 1 yo Evelane F Smith Smith were listed as living with them, as well as Rosa's father 63 yo widower Jsie Andrick.4
Census1920	Jesse and Rosa appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana, enumerated 14 January 1920, as 47 yo laborer Jesse F & 49 yo wife Rose Smith. Their children 25 yo Royce D, 15 yo Lloyd C, 13 yo Esther, 10 yo Evelyn, 9 yo Clay, and 5 yo Jenrose Smith were listed as living with them. Their daughter Etta and her husband Fred Arnold are a second family in the same dwelling. There were also two roomers living in the household.6
Census1930	Jesse and Rosa appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 57 yo bag factgory laborer Jesse F & 58 yo wife Rose L Smith. Their children 26 yo Lloyd C, 18 yo Clay A, and 15 yo OraJ Smith were listed as living with them, as well as one boarder.7
Census1940*	Jesse appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana, as 67 yo widower bag factory janitor father-in-law Franklin Smith in the household of his son-in-law & daughter 38 yo Henry J & 25 yo Jenrose Kefarber.8
Census1950	Jesse appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana, enumerated 5 April 1940, 77 yo widower father-in-law Jesse F Smith, his son-in-law & daughter 56 yo Henry J & 36 yo Ora Jenrose Kefarber.9
Death*	Jesse died on 16 October 1962 at Goshen General Hospital in Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 90, of cerebrovascular accident from fall down stairs at nursing home.2,10
Burial*	He was buried on 19 October 1962 at Palestine Cemetery in Palestine, Kosciusko Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides headstone & portrait photos and an uncited obit.2,3

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Norman Keen Furey^1,2

Father	William Norman Furey3,2 b. 13 May 1853, d. 28 Dec 1913
Mother	Jessie Lucy Blair3,2 b. 23 Nov 1860, d. 6 Aug 1927

Last Edited

29 Mar 2023

Birth*	Norman, son of William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, was born on 21 August 1882 in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas.1,4
Census1900	Norman appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Paris Ward 4, Lamar Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, as 17 yo son Norman K Fury.2
Marriage*	He married Cora Ilene Moore on 1 March 1908 in Bowie Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their only child was William Charles Furey (1908-1910).5,6
Census1910*	Norman and Cora appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 3, Bowie Co., Texas, enumerated 3 May 1910, as 27 yo bank cashier Norman K & 25 yo wife Cora Furey. Their 0.1 yo son William C Furey was listed as living with them. On the next page is a 73 yo nurse or neice Ellen Jackson.7
Census1920	Norman and Cora appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of De Kalb, Bowie Co., Texas, enumerated 5 January 1920, as 37 yo bank cashier Norman & 3- yo bank bookkeeper Cara Furry.8
Death*	Norman died on 14 October 1927 in De Kalb, Bowie Co., Texas, at age 45. Norman's occupation on death certificate was bookkeeper for 'bank & garage". Mrs. N K Furey was informant.1,4
Burial*	He was buried at Woodmen Cemetery in De Kalb, Bowie Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

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Willie Daniel Furey^1,2

Father	William Norman Furey2 b. 13 May 1853, d. 28 Dec 1913
Mother	Jessie Lucy Blair2,3 b. 23 Nov 1860, d. 6 Aug 1927

Last Edited

29 Mar 2023

Birth*	Willie, son of William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, was born on 12 March 1886 in Texas.2,1
Census1900	Willie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Paris Ward 4, Lamar Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, as 14 yo son Willie D Fury.2
Marriage*	He married Daisy Collins on 14 July 1909 in Lamar Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their only child was William Norman Furey (1910-1981).4,1
Census1910	Willie and Daisy appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, as 24 yo newspaper circulation manager son-in-law Will & 24 yo daughter Daisy Frerey in the household of her parents E P & Lou Collins.5
Census1930*	Willie and Daisy appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 44 yo printer William D & 44 yo wife Daisy C Furey. Their 19 yo son William was listed as living with them. There are two HOHs at this address. The other is Lou T Collins.6
Death*	Willie died on 25 August 1931 at age 45.1
Burial*	He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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John McLeod Furey^1,2

Father	William Norman Furey3,4 b. 13 May 1853, d. 28 Dec 1913
Mother	Jessie Lucy Blair3,4 b. 23 Nov 1860, d. 6 Aug 1927

Last Edited

20 Mar 2023

Birth*	John, son of William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, was born on 28 September 1888 in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas. John's WWI draft card and his death certificate both say 20 Sep 1888. The 1900 census says Sep 1889.5,1,4
Census1900	John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Paris Ward 4, Lamar Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, as 10 yo son John M Fury.4
Census1910	John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, as 21 yo son John M Fury.6
Marriage*	He married Bess Long before 1916. My preliminary research suggests their children were Bess L Jr. (c1920- ), Mary Katherine (1916-1938), and Mabel L Furey (c1920-). John listed a wife and 2 kids on his WWI draft card dated 05 Jun 1917.5,1
Census1920*	John and Bess appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, enumerated 16 January 1920, as 31 yo lino-typer John N & 31 yo wife Bess L Furey. Their daughters 8 yo daughter Bess L Jr and 3 yo Mary Katherine were listed as living with them.7
Census1930	John and Bess appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, enumerated 10 April 1930, as 41 yo newspaper printer John M & 41 yo wife Bess M Fury. Their three daughters were listed as living with them: namely, 18 yo Bess L, 13 yo Mary C and 10 yo Mabel L Fury. Bess' mother 68 yo Mary B Long was also in the home.8
Census1940	John and Bess appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, enumerated 29 April 1940, as 57 yo printer John M & 51 yo wife Bess L Furey. Their 20 yo daughter Mabel L Furey was listed as living with them.9
Death*	John died on 28 December 1953 in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, at age 65. Mrs John Furey was informant on death certificate. John's occupation was a printer.1,2
Burial*	He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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May Ella Furey^1,2

Father	William Norman Furey2 b. 13 May 1853, d. 28 Dec 1913
Mother	Jessie Lucy Blair2,3 b. 23 Nov 1860, d. 6 Aug 1927

Last Edited

29 Mar 2023

Birth*	May, daughter of William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, was born on 15 December 1892 in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas.1,2
Census1900	May appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Paris Ward 4, Lamar Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, as 7 yo daughter Mary E Fury.2
Census1910	May appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, as 17 yo daughter May E Furey.4
Marriage*	She married Leon Vernon Larsen between 1916 and 1917, date based on a 3 yo daughter in the 1920 censu. My preliminary research suggests their children were Elayne May (c1917- , perhaps m. Harold Hansen Rothbert), and Leon Vernon Larsen Jr (c1919- ).1,5
Census1920	May appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas in the household of her mother, Jessie Lucy Blair, as 27 yo daughter Mary F Larsen.5
Census1930*	May appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, enumerated 17 April 1930, as 37 yo widow light company cashier May Larsen. Her children 14 yo May E and 11 yo L Vernon Larsen were listed as living with her.6
Census1940	May appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, enumerated 27 April 1940, as 47 yo widow bookkeeper May F Larson. Her children 23 yo Elaine and 21 yo Vernon Larsen were listed as living with her.7
Death*	May died on 1 August 1984 in Madison, Jefferson Co., Indiana, at age 91.1
Burial*	She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Daisy Collins¹

Last Edited

29 Mar 2023

Birth*	Daisy was born in 1885 in Mississippi.2,1
Marriage*	She married Willie Daniel Furey, son of William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, on 14 July 1909 in Lamar Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their only child was William Norman Furey (1910-1981).3,1
Census1910	Daisy and Willie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, as 24 yo newspaper circulation manager son-in-law Will & 24 yo daughter Daisy Frerey in the household of her parents E P & Lou Collins.4
Census1930*	Daisy and Willie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 44 yo printer William D & 44 yo wife Daisy C Furey. Their 19 yo son William was listed as living with them. There are two HOHs at this address. The other is Lou T Collins.2
Death*	Daisy died in 1968.1
Burial*	She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5

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Leon Vernon Larsen¹

Last Edited

1 Oct 2022

Birth*	Leon was born on 25 September 1888 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.2
Marriage*	He married May Ella Furey, daughter of William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, between 1916 and 1917, date based on a 3 yo daughter in the 1920 censu. My preliminary research suggests their children were Elayne May (c1917- , perhaps m. Harold Hansen Rothbert), and Leon Vernon Larsen Jr (c1919- ).1,3
Death*	Leon died on 10 October 1918 in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, at age 30.2
Burial*	He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Edwin Blair¹

Father	George William Blair1 b. 1864, d. 10 Jun 1911
Mother	Laura Gertrude Pursell1 b. 15 Feb 1873, d. 23 Mar 1971

Last Edited

13 Jun 2017

Birth*	Edwin, son of George William Blair and Laura Gertrude Pursell, was born circa 1895 in Texas.1
Census1900	Edwin appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, George William Blair and Laura Gertrude Pursell, as 5 yo son Edwin.2
Census1910	Edwin appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Sherman Ward 2, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, George William Blair and Laura Gertrude Pursell, as 15 yo son Edwin Blair.1
Census1920	Edwin appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Houston Ward 3, Harris Co., Texas in the household of his mother, Laura Gertrude Pursell, as 26 yo Edwin K Blair.3

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Cpl. William Purcell Blair^1,2

Father	George William Blair2 b. 1864, d. 10 Jun 1911
Mother	Laura Gertrude Pursell2 b. 15 Feb 1873, d. 23 Mar 1971

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	William, son of George William Blair and Laura Gertrude Pursell, was born on 3 August 1896 in Texarcana, Miller Co., Arkansas.3,1
Census1900	William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, George William Blair and Laura Gertrude Pursell, as 3 yo son William.4
Census1910	William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Sherman Ward 2, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, George William Blair and Laura Gertrude Pursell, as 13 yo son William Blair.2
Milit-Service*	Cpl. William Purcell Blair served as Corporal with 58th Service Corps (possibly Signal Corps), US Army during WWI circa 1917. This info from his headstone photo at Find A Grave which is hard to read.5
Census1920	William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Houston Ward 3, Harris Co., Texas in the household of his mother, Laura Gertrude Pursell, as 23 yo son William P Blair.6
Marriage*	He married Cecilia Ruth Nicholson between 1921 and 1922. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Ellen R Blair (c1922- ).7,5
Census1930	William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California in the household of his mother, Laura Gertrude Pursell, as 33 yo son William P Blair.8
Residence*	William resided at 3001 10th Ave. in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, in 1942. On his 1942 WWII draft card he lists his brother Edwin K Blair as the person who will always know his address. It seems odd he didn't list his wife Cecilia as she didn't die until 1981.3
Death*	William died on 27 November 1963 at VA Hospital in Sepulveda (Los Angeles), Los Angeles Co., California, at age 67, of heart attack.7
Burial*	He was buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills, Los Angeles Co., California. Find A Grave provides photo of his headstone.7,5

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Lucille Blair¹

Father	George William Blair1 b. 1864, d. 10 Jun 1911
Mother	Laura Gertrude Pursell1 b. 15 Feb 1873, d. 23 Mar 1971

Last Edited

28 Aug 2024

Birth*	Lucille, daughter of George William Blair and Laura Gertrude Pursell, was born circa 1899 in Texas.1
Census1900	Lucille appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, George William Blair and Laura Gertrude Pursell, as 2 yo daughter Lucille.2
Census1910	Lucille appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Sherman Ward 2, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of her parents, George William Blair and Laura Gertrude Pursell, as 11 yo daughter Lucille Blair.1
Census1920	Lucille appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Houston Ward 3, Harris Co., Texas in the household of her mother, Laura Gertrude Pursell, as 21 yo daughter Lucile Lawrence.3
Family*	The 1920 census suggests she married Fnu Lawrence and had a daughter Anneta Lawrence (c1917-. )

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Leta May Woodward¹

Father	John Claude Woodward1 b. 25 Oct 1862, d. 24 Dec 1947
Mother	Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair1 b. 28 Apr 1868, d. 5 Nov 1942

Last Edited

22 Mar 2023

Birth*	Leta, daughter of John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, was born in 1889 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas.2
Census1900	Leta appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, as 11 yo daughter Leta M Woodward.3
Census1910	Leta appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma in the household of her parents, John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, as 20 yo daughter Leta M Woodward.4
Marriage*	She married Leburn Kelly Brown on 22 February 1911 in Lamar Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Martha Elizabeth (1911-1983, m. Robert Rand Lindsly 1933 in Muskogee), David K (), Richard Blackstone (1916-1943, m. Julia G Carson, KIA line of duty, FBI special agent), and Leta May Brown (1919-1998, m. Barton Goldwyn Treece). All but David have Find A Grave memorials.5,6,2
Marriage	Leta played the Lohengrin wedding march at Sgt. James S. Colley and Agnes I. Woodward's wedding at the home of her parents, Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, on 10 March 1918.7
Census1920*	Leta and Leburn appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 14 July 1920, as 34 yo lawyer Kelly & 30 yo wife Leta M Brown. Four children were listed as living with them: namely, 8 yo Martha E, 5 yo David, 3 yo Richard S and 0.5 yo Leta M Brown. All the kids born in Oklahoma. There's also a maid Alma Pitts.8
Census1930	Leta and Leburn appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 10 April 1930, as 44 yo lawyer Kelley & 40 yo Leta M Brown. Four children were listed as living with them: namely, 18 yo Martha, 16 yo David, 14 yo Richard and 10 yo Leta M Brown.9
Census1940	Leta and Leburn appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 30 April 1940, as 54 yo lawyer Kelly & 50 yo wife Leta M Brown. Two children were listed as living with them: namely, 26 yo David K and 20 yo Leta M Brown.10
Residence*	Leta resided in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, on 18 February 1960.11
Death*	Leta died on 18 March 1964 in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma. Headstone & portrait photos available at Find A Grave.2

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Lucy Woodward¹

Father	John Claude Woodward2,1 b. 25 Oct 1862, d. 24 Dec 1947
Mother	Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair2,1 b. 28 Apr 1868, d. 5 Nov 1942

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Lucy, daughter of John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, was born on 17 June 1895.3
Census1900	Lucy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, as 4 yo daughter Lucy Woodward.4
Census1910	Lucy appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma in the household of her parents, John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, as 14 yo daughter Lucy E Woodward.5
Marriage*	She married Fnu Burchard before 1917, date based on birthyear of only child listed by Find A Grave. One child, Elizabeth "Libby" Woodward (not Burchard, 1916-1936).3,6
Death*	Lucy died on 3 October 1918 at home of her parents in Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, at age 23, of pneumonia due to influenza. Her husband was out of the country with the Rainbow Division in France, WWI.7,8,3
Burial*	She was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Denison, Grayson Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

Child with Fnu Burchard:

Elizabeth "Libby" Burchard9 b. 1916, d. 1936

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Leburn Kelly Brown¹

Last Edited

22 Mar 2023

Birth*	Leburn was born in 1885 in Caney, Morgan Co., Kentucky.2
Marriage*	He married Leta May Woodward, daughter of John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, on 22 February 1911 in Lamar Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Martha Elizabeth (1911-1983, m. Robert Rand Lindsly 1933 in Muskogee), David K (), Richard Blackstone (1916-1943, m. Julia G Carson, KIA line of duty, FBI special agent), and Leta May Brown (1919-1998, m. Barton Goldwyn Treece). All but David have Find A Grave memorials.3,4,1
Census1920*	Leburn and Leta appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 14 July 1920, as 34 yo lawyer Kelly & 30 yo wife Leta M Brown. Four children were listed as living with them: namely, 8 yo Martha E, 5 yo David, 3 yo Richard S and 0.5 yo Leta M Brown. All the kids born in Oklahoma. There's also a maid Alma Pitts.5
Census1930	Leburn and Leta appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 10 April 1930, as 44 yo lawyer Kelley & 40 yo Leta M Brown. Four children were listed as living with them: namely, 18 yo Martha, 16 yo David, 14 yo Richard and 10 yo Leta M Brown.6
Census1940	Leburn and Leta appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 30 April 1940, as 54 yo lawyer Kelly & 50 yo wife Leta M Brown. Two children were listed as living with them: namely, 26 yo David K and 20 yo Leta M Brown.7
Death*	Leburn died on 15 April 1961 in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.2
Burial*	He was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma. Headstone & portrait photos available at Find A Grave.2

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Claude Sylvester Woodward^1,2

Father	John Claude Woodward3 b. 25 Oct 1862, d. 24 Dec 1947
Mother	Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair3 b. 28 Apr 1868, d. 5 Nov 1942

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Claude, son of John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, was born on 3 October 1884 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas.4,1,2
Census1900	Claude appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, as 15 yo son Claude Woodward.5
Census1910*	Claude appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, as 23 yo single boarder Claude Woodward in the household of John Black. Birthstates of TX, IL, TX are all correct. Claude is a bookkeeper for the telephone company.6
Marriage*	He married Jessie Lnu between 1910 and 1918.7,8
Residence*	Claude and Jessie resided at 909 Chestnut in Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, on 12 September 1918. Claude is bookkeeper for Naples Platter Grs. Co.1
Census1920*	Claude and Jessie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Denison Ward 3, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 6 January 1920, as 35 yo wholesale grocer cashier & bookkeeper Claude S & 27 yo wife Jessie Woodward.8
Census1930	Claude and Jessie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 45 yo wholesale grocer bookkeeper C S & 37 yo wife Jessie Woodward.9
Census1940	Claude and Jessie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Niles Twp., Berrien Co., Michigan, as 54 yo brother-in-law Claude & 47 yo sister-in-law Jessie Woodward in the household of Charles & Zona Paty. Everything fits except who is Zona such that Claude and/or Jessie is an in-law? Jessie & Zona both born Georgia so perhaps they're sisters.10
Death*	Claude died on 17 February 1960 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 75, of cerebral hemorrhage.4,11
Burial*	He was buried at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan.11

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Elmer Blair Woodward^1,2

Father	John Claude Woodward2 b. 25 Oct 1862, d. 24 Dec 1947
Mother	Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair2 b. 28 Apr 1868, d. 5 Nov 1942

Last Edited

29 Mar 2023

Birth*	Elmer, son of John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, was born on 7 April 1887 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas. His obit in The Daily Oklahoman gives his first name as Elmo as does his SS application.3,4,1,5
Census1900	Elmer appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, as 13 yo son Elmer Woodward.6
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Maud Weir on 15 June 1908 at Carter Co., Oklahoma. Married 2 years in 1910, first marriage for each. Carter County is across the border and one county west of Grayson, TX. Find A Grave claims married 1912.7,8,9
Census1910*	Elmer and Maud appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, as roomers 23 yo newspaper typesetter Elmer & 19 yo Maud Woodward in the household of Harvey A Waller.9
Marriage*	He married Jessie M. Martin on 16 December 1912 in Nueces Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Elmer Martin (1915-1970, m. Billie Marie Ash 1938), and Jessie Mae Woodward (1918-2002, m. Jimmie J Argiros by 1939, res. Corpus Christi in 1942).10
Occupation*	Elmer was a newspaper printer between 1917 and 1952. He started in Guthrie, Oklahoma, then worked for 27 years for the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. He then worked at Bristow and Taylor, Texas before retiring in 1952.5
Residence*	Elmer and Jessie resided at 704 Travis in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, on 5 June 1917. Elmer's occupation is linotype operator for Times Publishing Co. He's married with child. He is totally disabled due to gunshot wound.4
Census1920	Elmer and Jessie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, as boarders 32 yo newspaper printer Elmer B & 27 yo Jessie M Woodward in the household of 41 yo Eula E Hamilton. Their children 4 yo Elmer M & 1 yo Jessie M Woodward were listed as living with them. Elmer's occupation is printer for a newspaper. Jessie, the mother, died in November of this year.11
Census1940*	Elmer appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Victoria City, Victoria Co., Texas, enumerated 1 June 1940, as divorced 52 yo Elmer B Woodward. He's still a linotype operator in a newspaper.12
Residence*	Elmer resided at 1417 16th Street in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas, in 1942. Daughter Mrs. Jimmie Argiros (Jessie Mae) is his contact person on the WWII draft card. Now he's unemployed, hopefully retired.13
Move	Elmer moved his residence from Texas to Oklahoma City in 1953.5
Death*	Elmer died on 18 January 1956 at his home 2004 N. Eastern in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at age 68, of cancer.5,1
Burial*	He was buried at Seaside Memorial Park in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave. Daughter Jessie May Woodward Argiros is buried in the same cemetery. No sign of wife Jessie however.1

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Agnes I. Woodward^1,2

Father	John Claude Woodward2 b. 25 Oct 1862, d. 24 Dec 1947
Mother	Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair2 b. 28 Apr 1868, d. 5 Nov 1942

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	Agnes, daughter of John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, was born on 14 June 1898 in Texas.3,2
Census1900	Agnes appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, as 1 yo daughter Agnes Woodward.4
Census1910	Agnes appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma in the household of her parents, John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, as 11 yo daughter Agnes I Woodward.1
Marriage*	She married Sgt. James S. Colley on 10 March 1918 at the home of her parents in Denison, Grayson Co., Texas.5
Residence*	Agnes and James resided at East Houston St. in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, in 1918.5
Census1930	Agnes and James appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas, at 507 Elm St., enumerated 21 April 1930, as 35 yo assistant postmaster James S & 31 yo self-employed music teacher Agnes Colley.6
Census1940*	Agnes and James appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas, at 507 Elm St., enumerated 4 April 1940, as 46 yo postmaster James S & 41 yo Agnes W Colley. Agnes's occupation is listed as kindergarten teacher but it's been marked out.7
Occupation*	Agnes was a 'well known' piano and organ teacher as well as organist for the First Presbyterian Church and 'the Arcadia Theater when it first opened' at Kerrville.8
Residence	Agnes and James resided in Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas, on 18 February 1960.9
Death*	Agnes died on 11 February 1988 at a 'local retirement center' in Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas, at age 89.8,3
Burial*	She was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband James.3

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Fnu Burchard¹

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Marriage*	He married Lucy Woodward, daughter of John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, before 1917, date based on birthyear of only child listed by Find A Grave. One child, Elizabeth "Libby" Woodward (not Burchard, 1916-1936).1,2
Milit-Service*	Fnu Burchard served with the US Army Rainbow Division (42nd Infantry) in France during WWI in 1918.3

Child with Lucy Woodward:

Elizabeth "Libby" Burchard4 b. 1916, d. 1936

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Elizabeth "Libby" Burchard¹

Father	Fnu Burchard1
Mother	Lucy Woodward1 b. 17 Jun 1895, d. 3 Oct 1918

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Fnu Burchard and Lucy Woodward, was born in 1916 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas.1
Census1920	Elizabeth appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, as 3 yo granddaughter Elizabeth Burchard in the household of her maternal grandparents John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair; as 55 yo justice of the peace John C & 52 yo wife Caroline Woodward.2
Census1930	Elizabeth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas, as 13 yo adopted daughter Elizabeth Woodward in the household of her maternal grandparents, now adoptive parents John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair; as 66 yo sanitary department inspector John C & 61 yo wife Martha C Woodward.3
Death*	Elizabeth died in 1936 in Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas.1
Burial*	She was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Denison, Grayson Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Claude A. Smith¹

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Claude was born in 1897.1
Marriage*	He married Inez Vivian Henderson, daughter of Thomas Nelson Henderson and Charlie Ann Lee Wilson, before 1935, date based on birthyear of eldest child listed by Find A Grave. Issue: Claude Thomas Smith.1
Death*	Claude died in 1979.1

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Virginia Cardwell¹

Father	William Thomas Cardwell Jr.1 b. 17 Sep 1853, d. 1 Dec 1921
Mother	Minnie Keen Blair1 b. 22 Aug 1872, d. 13 Jan 1972

Last Edited

18 Mar 2023

Birth*	Virginia, daughter of William Thomas Cardwell Jr. and Minnie Keen Blair, was born on 17 December 1897 in Virginia.2,1
Census1900	Virginia appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, William Thomas Cardwell Jr. and Minnie Keen Blair, as 2 yo daughter Virginia Cardwell.3
Census1910	Virginia appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dan River Twp., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, William Thomas Cardwell Jr. and Minnie Keen Blair, as 12 yo daughter Virginia Cardwell.1
Marriage*	She married Robert Pinkney Blair, son of James Addison Blair and Mahalia Allowyne Elliott, circa 1918. Robert is single in his WWI draft registration of 05 Jun 1917, but has a 1.8 yo daughter Francis in the 1920 census, suggesting marriage by 1918. My preliminary research suggests their children were Francis C (c1918-a1951, m. Russell Hardy, res. Danville in 1952), William Cardwell (1923-1987, m. Dorothy Jackson, res. Danville in 1952), and Robert P Blair Jr. (c1930-a1951, with US Army in France in 1952).4,5,6,7
Census1920*	Virginia and Robert appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 17 January 1920, as 25 yo truck farmer Robert P & 22 yo wife Virginia Blair. Their 1.8 yo daughter Francis is listed as living with them.8
Census1930	Virginia and Robert appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 5 April 1930, as 36 yo farmer Robert P & 32 yo wife Virginia C Blair. Their children 11 yo Frances C, 6 yo William C and 0 yo Robert P Blair live with them, as well as Virginia's 57 yo mother Minnie K. Cardwell.9
Census1940*	Virginia and Robert appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 23 April 1940, as 46 yo farmer R R & 42 yo wife Virginia Blair. Others in the home, in enumeration order, were 16 yo son Billy, 16 (should be 10!) yo son Bobby, 67 yo widowed mother Mrs. M. B. Cardwell, 21 yo married daughter Francis and her husband 21? yo Russell Hardy.10
Death*	Virginia died on 25 November 1980 at age 82.2
Burial*	She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Larry Odell Walker^1,2

Last Edited

5 Mar 2023

Birth*	Larry was born on 25 July 1905 in Wilkes Co., North Carolina, s/o Henry & Martha Walker.1
Marriage*	He married Irma Blair, daughter of Robert Young Blair and Louisa Emma Oaks, on 1 November 1926 in Virginia.1
Census1930*	Larry and Irma appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Schoolfield Town, Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as boarders 20 yo cotton mill washer Larry & cotton mill finisher Irma B Walker in the household of Jesse & Minnie Owen.3
Census1940	Larry and Irma appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Boone Station, Alamance Co., North Carolina, enumerated 3 April 1940, as 34 yo cotton mill slasher operator Larry O & 33 yo wife Irma Walker.4
Death*	Larry died on 1 March 1995 in Danville, Virginia, at age 89.2
Burial*	He was buried at Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Irma.2

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Peter Hughes Williams^1,2

Father	John William Williams3,4,2 b. 4 Apr 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920
Mother	Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner3,4,2 b. 1 Mar 1852, d. 29 Oct 1931

Last Edited

7 Apr 2023

Birth*	Peter, son of John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, was born on 16 December 1876 in Grayson Co., Texas.5,6
Census1880	Peter appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dist. 2, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, as 3 yo son Peter H Williams.7
Census1900	Peter appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of his parents, John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, as 23 yo son Peter H Williams.6
Marriage*	He married Mattie Lucas on 16 April 1902 in Coleman, Coleman Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Jesse Long (1903-1963, res. Fort Worth 1946, perhaps m. Lorena M Lnu), John Robert (1904-1907), unnamed boy ( b. Santa Anna 10 Jun 1904), Lola Mae (1905-1962, m. Jerry J Vardeman, res. Bangs, TX 1946, issue Leta Geraldine and Bobby Dwane Vardeman), Raymond Fred (1907-1975, res. Odessa, TX 1946, perhaps m. Eula Sides), Glenn Aubrey (c1910-a1945, res. California 1946, perhaps m. L Pearl Lnu and had issue Virgie E and Glenda Sue Williams), Minnie M (1912-2005, m. George W Richardson, res. Lulling Aug 1946 as Mrs. Bill Richardson, issue Aubrey Darrel Richardson), Leta Gay (1914-1927), unnamed girl (b. near Santa Anna 04 Jan 1914), and Ruby Olivia Williams (1916-a1945, res. Abilene, TX 1946 as Mrs. Artie Barnett or Berry).8,9,10
Census1910*	Peter and Mattie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 33 yo farmer Peter H & 30 yo wife Mattie Williams. Three sons and a daughter were living with them: namely, 7 yo Jesse, 4 yo Lola, 2 yo Raymond and 1 yo Aubrey.11
Census1920	Peter and Mattie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 24 February 1920, as 43 yo farmer Peter H & 40 yo wife Mattie Williams. Seven children were living with them: namely, 16 yo Jesse L, 14 yo Lola M, 12 yo Raymond F, 10 yo Glenn A, 8 yo Minnie M, 6 yo Letagay and 4.10 yo Ruby O Williams. All the kids born TX.12
Census1930	Peter and Mattie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 22 April 1930, as 53 yo farmer P H & 50 yo wife Mattie E Williams. Two children were living with them: namely, 21 yo Glenn A and 14 yo Ruby Williams.13
Census1940	Peter and Mattie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 26 April 1940, as 63 yo Pete & 60 yo wife Mattie Williams. Their 24 yo daughter Ruby was listed as living with them. Also a boarder 74 yo widower John Ward.14
Death*	Peter died on 29 August 1946 in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, at age 69.10,5
Burial*	He was buried at Cleveland Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Obit available at Find A Grave.5

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