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Jessie Lee Williams¹

Father	John William Williams2,3 b. 4 Apr 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920
Mother	Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner2,3 b. 1 Mar 1852, d. 29 Oct 1931

Last Edited

16 Mar 2023

Birth*	Jessie, daughter of John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, was born on 22 May 1881 in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas. Her death certificate says she was born in Sherman.4,3,5
Census1900	Jessie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of her parents, John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, as 19 yo daughter Jessie L Williams.5
Marriage*	She married William Franklin Holt before 1905, date based on birthyear of eldest child listed in the 1910 census. My preliminary research suggests their children were Bonnie Juanita (1904-1973, m. James Whitefield Leigh, widow at death), Harry Welton (1907-1973, perhaps Henry), William Roger (1910-1990), Frankie Willene (c1914-, m. Samuel B Swafford), Virginia Mary (1917-1989, m. Fnu Austin), Barney Ford (1922-2016), and Duane Carroll Holt (1926-1986).6,7,3
Census1910*	Jessie and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 6 May 1910, as 33 yo farmer Will F & 28 yo wife Jessie Holt. Their children 5 yo Juanita and 3 yo Welton were listed as living with them.7
Census1920	Jessie and William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 27 February 1920, as 40 yo farmer William F & 37 yo wife Jessie Holt. Five children were listed as living with them: namely, 16 yo Juanita, 12 yo Welton, 9 yo Roger, 6 yo daughter Frankie W and 3.1 yo Virginia Holt.8
Census1930	Jessie and William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 9 April 1930, as 51 yo farmer Will F & 48 yo wife Jessie L Holt. Five children were listed as living with them: namely, 19 yo Roger, 15 yo Frankie W, 13 yo Virginia M, 7 yo Ford B and 4.2 yo Coral D (Duane Carroll) Holt.9
Census1940	Jessie and William appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 26 April 1940, as 61 yo farm operator Will F & 59 yo wife Jessie Holt. Four of their children were listed as living with them: namely, 23 yo Frankie, 21 yo Virginia, 17 yo Ford B and 14 yo Carroll Holt. A sister Lizzie Connor was also in the home.10
Death*	Jessie died on 5 November 1966 at Overall-Morris Memorial Hospital in Coleman, Coleman Co., Texas, at age 85, of volvulus terminal ileum (small bowel obstruction). Son Welton was informant on her death certificate.4,3
Burial*	She was buried at Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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Henry Albert Williams¹

Father	John William Williams2,1 b. 4 Apr 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920
Mother	Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner2,1 b. 1 Mar 1852, d. 29 Oct 1931

Last Edited

16 Mar 2023

Birth*	Henry, son of John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, was born on 15 June 1884 in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas.3,4
Census1900	Henry 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 15 yo son Henry A Williams.4
Marriage*	He married Maud Bell Lofton on 9 July 1904 in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were James Henry (c1905-b2001), Jesse Eugene (c1907-b2001), infant (1910-1910), and Dovie Omega Williams (1912-2001, m. Earl Childress w/ issue Rev. Mark & Betty Childress).5,6,3
Census1910*	Henry and Maud appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 25 yo farmer Henry A & 23 yo wife Maude Williams. Two sons were listed as living with them: namely, 5 yo James and 3 yo Eugene Williams. Henry's sister Lora and her family live next door.7
Census1920	Henry and Maud appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 25 February 1920, as 35 yo farmer Henry A & 32 yo wife Maud Williams. Three children were listed as living with them: namely, 14 yo son James, 13 yo son Jesse and 7 yo daughter Dovie Williams. Henry's parents live next door.8
Census1930	Henry and Maud appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, enumerated 5 April 1930, as 45 yo laborer Henry A & 43 yo wife Maude Williams. Three children were listed as living with them: namely, 24 yo son Jim, 23 yo son Eugene and 17 yo daughter Dorie Williams. One boarder Sam Davis is also in the home.9
Census1940	Henry and Maud appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 5, Coke Co., Texas, enumerated 18 April 1940, as 55 yo farmer Henry A & 53 yo wife Maude Williams. The kids have all moved out but daughter Dorie and her husband Earl Childress are also in Coke County.10
Death*	Henry died on 21 January 1947 in Cleveland, Coleman Co., Texas, at age 62, of heart attack.11,3
Burial*	He was buried at Cleveland Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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Lora Edna Williams¹

Father	John William Williams1 b. 4 Apr 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920
Mother	Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner1 b. 1 Mar 1852, d. 29 Oct 1931

Last Edited

15 Mar 2023

Birth*	Lora, daughter of John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, was born on 12 December 1886 in Texas.2,3
Census1900	Lora appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of her parents, John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, as 13 yo daughter Lora E Williams.3
Marriage*	She married James Turner Oakes on 13 January 1907 in Coleman Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Vera (1908-1990, m. Jasper Williamson McClellan 1926), Era (c1910-, m1 David Robinson McClellan 1929, m2 A Norman Walters), Charlotte (c1911- , m. Otto C Wojtek 1937), Osborne Lenton (c1913- , m1 Cora Lucille Lancaster, m2 Coszett Burnett), James Turner Jr (c1917- , m1 Lenora Goldston 1936, m2 Donna Vieve Jones 1948), Faye Louise (1920-2009, m. Charles Franklin Konze 1942), Vernon (c1922- ), and Fred Byron Oakes (1927-2018). Married 3 years with 2 born and 2 living in the 1910 census.4,5,6
Census1910	Lora and James appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 33 yo farmer James T & 23 yo wife Lora Oakes. Their daughters 1.2 yo Vera and 0.2 yo Eva Oakes were listed as living with them. They're in same household, different family, with Lora's parents.7
Census1920	Lora and James appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 20 March 1920, as 43 yo farmer Turner & 33 yo wife Lora (indexed Sara) Oakes. Four sons and a daughter were listed as living with them: namely, 11 yo daughter Vera, 10 yo son Esa, 8 yo son Shoret (dau Charlotte), 6 yo son Lendon and 2 yo son J T Oakes.8
Census1930*	Lora and James appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 23 April 1930, as 53 yo farmer Turner J & 43 yo wife Lora Oakes. Their children 18 yo Charlotte, 17 yo Linton, 12 yo JT, 9 yo Louise, 7 yo Vernon and 2 yo Fred Oakes were living with them, as well as Lora's 78 yo mother Mollie Williams.9
Census1940	Lora and James appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 25 April 1940, as 63 yo farmer J T & 53 yo wife Lora Oakes. Three sons and a daughter were listed as living with them: namely, 26 yo Lenton, 18 yo Louise, 17 yo Vernon and 12 yo Fred Williams.10
Death*	Lora died on 16 November 1958 at Overall Memorial Hospital in Coleman, Coleman Co., Texas, at age 71, of a heart attack. Find A Grave's date is 06 Oct 1956 but there's no headstone for confirmation. Her death certificate is clearly 16 Nov 1958 and that's the date I'm using.11,2
Burial*	She was buried on 17 November 1958 at Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Son J T Oakes was the informant on her death certificatate.11,2

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John Kelly Williams¹

Father	John William Williams1 b. 4 Apr 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920
Mother	Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner1 b. 1 Mar 1852, d. 29 Oct 1931

Last Edited

5 Aug 2021

Birth*	John, son of John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, was born circa 1874 in Texas.1
Census1880	John 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 6 yo son J Kelly Williams.2
Death*	John died before 1900, date based on fact he's missing in the 1900 census and mother claims 8 born with 5 living at that time. The five siblings still living were Mary Emma, Peter Hughes, Jesse Lee, Henry Albert, and Lora Edna Williams.1

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Mary Emma Williams¹

Father	John William Williams1 b. 4 Apr 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920
Mother	Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner1 b. 1 Mar 1852, d. 29 Oct 1931

Last Edited

5 Dec 2021

Birth*	Mary, daughter of John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, was born on 2 April 1875 in Texas.2,3
Census1880	Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dist. 2, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of her parents, John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, as 5 yo Mary E Williams.4
Marriage*	She married Luther Lee Simpson circa 1898. My preliminary research suggests their children were Fnu (c1899-b1901, based on 2 born w/ 1 living in 1900 census), Mary Susan (1900-1980, m. Caryl Knight, res. San Antonio 1969), James Lee Sr. (1901-1978, m. Carrie E Todd, res. Mirando City, TX 1969), Velma Norine (1904-1962, m. Sylvester Davenport, res. San Antonio 1940), William Miron "Jack" (1907-1979, m. Selena Leah Appling 1935, res. Falfurrias, TX 1969), and Merton Eric "Cooter" Simpson (1913-2002, m. Jo Lee Moore, res. Kingsbury, TX 1969). Married 2 years in the 1900 census.5,6,7,8,9
Census1900*	Mary and Luther appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Comanche Co., Texas, enumerated 23 June 1900, as 26 yo farmer Luther & 25 yo wife Emma Simpson. Their 0.4 yo daughter Mary S Simpson was listed as living with them.8
Census1910	Mary and Luther appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 4, Dimmit Co., Texas, enumerated 6 May 1910, as 35 yo self-employed machinist Luther & 35 yo wife Emma Simpson. Their children 10 yo Susie, 8 yo Lee, 5 yo Velma, and 2 yo Miron Simpson were listed as living with them, as well as Luther's parents James S & Amanda Simpson.10
Census1920	Mary and Luther appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 4, Dimmit Co., Texas, enumerated 22 January 1920, as 45 yo well driller Luther & 44 yo wife Emma Simpson. Their children 19 yo Susie, 18 yo Lee, 15 yo Velma, 12 yo Miron, and 6 yo Merton Simpson were listed as living with them, as well as Luther's parents James S & Amanda Simpson.11
Census1930	Mary and Luther appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Del Rio, Val Verde Co., Texas, enumerated 10 April 1930, as 55 yo water well driller Luther L & 55 yo wife Mary E Simpson. Their 22 yo son William Simpson was listed as living with them.12
Census1940	Mary and Luther appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, as 65 yo father-in-law Luther & 65 yo mother-in-law Mary E Simpson in the household of their son-in-law & daughter 46 yo Sylvester & 35 yo Velma Davenport.13
Death*	Mary died on 2 September 1969 in Seguin, Guadalupe Co., Texas, at age 94, due to arteriosclerotic heart disease. Her son M. E. (Merton Eric) Simpson was informant on her death certificate.2,14,3,15
Burial*	She was buried on 4 September 1969 at Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband Luther.3,15

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Mittie V. Williams¹

Father	John William Williams1 b. 4 Apr 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920
Mother	Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner1 b. 1 Mar 1852, d. 29 Oct 1931

Last Edited

8 Aug 2021

Birth*	Mittie, daughter of John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, was born circa February 1880 in Texas. FSTrees claims her middle name was Virginia w/o source citation.1
Census1880	Mittie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dist. 2, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of her parents, John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, as 0.4 yo daughter Mittie V Williams.2
Death*	Mittie died before 1900, date based on fact she's missing in the 1900 census and mother claims 8 born with 5 living at that time.1

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James Turner Oakes¹

Last Edited

15 Mar 2023

Birth*	James was born on 1 July 1876 in Kossuth, Alcorn Co., Mississippi.2
Marriage*	He married Lora Edna Williams, daughter of John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, on 13 January 1907 in Coleman Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Vera (1908-1990, m. Jasper Williamson McClellan 1926), Era (c1910-, m1 David Robinson McClellan 1929, m2 A Norman Walters), Charlotte (c1911- , m. Otto C Wojtek 1937), Osborne Lenton (c1913- , m1 Cora Lucille Lancaster, m2 Coszett Burnett), James Turner Jr (c1917- , m1 Lenora Goldston 1936, m2 Donna Vieve Jones 1948), Faye Louise (1920-2009, m. Charles Franklin Konze 1942), Vernon (c1922- ), and Fred Byron Oakes (1927-2018). Married 3 years with 2 born and 2 living in the 1910 census.3,4,1
Census1910	James and Lora appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 33 yo farmer James T & 23 yo wife Lora Oakes. Their daughters 1.2 yo Vera and 0.2 yo Eva Oakes were listed as living with them. They're in same household, different family, with Lora's parents.5
Census1920	James and Lora appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 20 March 1920, as 43 yo farmer Turner & 33 yo wife Lora (indexed Sara) Oakes. Four sons and a daughter were listed as living with them: namely, 11 yo daughter Vera, 10 yo son Esa, 8 yo son Shoret (dau Charlotte), 6 yo son Lendon and 2 yo son J T Oakes.6
Census1930*	James and Lora appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 23 April 1930, as 53 yo farmer Turner J & 43 yo wife Lora Oakes. Their children 18 yo Charlotte, 17 yo Linton, 12 yo JT, 9 yo Louise, 7 yo Vernon and 2 yo Fred Oakes were living with them, as well as Lora's 78 yo mother Mollie Williams.7
Census1940	James and Lora appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 25 April 1940, as 63 yo farmer J T & 53 yo wife Lora Oakes. Three sons and a daughter were listed as living with them: namely, 26 yo Lenton, 18 yo Louise, 17 yo Vernon and 12 yo Fred Williams.8
Death*	James died on 17 February 1967 in Coleman, Coleman Co., Texas, at age 90. TX Death Index says 17 Feb, Find A Grave says 15 Feb.9,2
Burial*	He was buried at Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas.2

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Fannie Lou Richardson¹

Father	William J. Richardson2,3 b. c 1854
Mother	Emma Christian "Kitty" Turner2,3 b. 1854, d. Sep 1881

Last Edited

6 Aug 2018

Birth*	Fannie, daughter of William J. Richardson and Emma Christian "Kitty" Turner, was born circa October 1879 in Texas.1
Census1880	Fannie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dist. 7, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William J. Richardson and Emma Christian "Kitty" Turner, as 7/12 yo daughter Fannie Lou Richardson.2
Death*	Fannie died in 1883. Find A Grave's death date is 1880.3,4
Burial*	She was buried at Blair Cemetery in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas.4

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Nora Willie Turner¹

Father	William Oliver Turner2,1 b. 17 Jun 1855, d. 27 Jan 1953
Mother	Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen2,1 b. 23 Sep 1857, d. 12 May 1935

Last Edited

15 Mar 2023

Birth*	Nora, daughter of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, was born on 14 September 1880 in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas.3,4
Marriage*	She married Orel Eugene Adams on 27 September 1896 in Brown Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were William Franklin (1901-1970, m. Odessa Chastain), Claude Leroy (1905-1964, m. Ina Louise McAlister), Raymond Eugene (1907-1972, m. Ruth Evelyn Williams), Lois Beulah (c1911- , m. Brewster E Dillard 1933), Cleo Ruth (1914-1980, m. Thad B Bailey), and Theo Carl Adams (1916- ).5,6
Census1900*	Nora and Orel appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 25 June 1900, as 22 yo farmer Orel E & 19 yo wife Nora W Adams. Nora's parents and seven siblings are enumerated two doors below, on next census page.7
Census1910	Nora and Orel appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 4, Terry Co., Texas, enumerated 5 May 1910, as 37 yo miller Orel E & 29 yo wife Nora W Adams. Three sons and a boarder were listed as living with them: namely, 8 yo Willie F, 5 yo Leroy C and 2 yo Ramon U Adams. The boarder was 23 yo Shade Poore, or something close.8
Census1920	Nora and Orel appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, enumerated 3 January 1920, as 47 yo stockman Oral E & 39 yo wife Nora W Adams. Three sons, two daughters and one contradiction were listed as living with them: namely, 18 yo son Willie, 14 yo son Leroy, 12 yo son Raymond, 9 yo daughter Beulah, 5 yo daughter Ruth and 3 yo female son Theo. All the kids born Texas.9
Census1930	Nora and Orel appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 1, Terry Co., Texas, enumerated 1 May 1930, as 57 yo real estate agent Orel E & 49 yo wife Nora Adams. Two daughters and a son were listed as living with them: namely, 19 yo Lois, 16 yo Ruth and 13 yo Theo Adams.10
Residence*	Nora resided in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas, on 27 January 1953.11,6
Death	Nora was mentioned in the obituary of John Wesley Turner Sr., dated 12 September 1954, as a surviving sibling.12,13,14
Death*	Nora died on 16 May 1972 at Brookhaven Hospital in Farmers Branch, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 91, of a heart attack. Her son Theo was informant on her death certificate.3,4,1
Burial*	She was buried at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas. Headstone & portrait photos available at Find A Grave.4

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Paralee Turner¹

Father	William Oliver Turner1 b. 17 Jun 1855, d. 27 Jan 1953
Mother	Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen1 b. 23 Sep 1857, d. 12 May 1935

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Paralee, daughter of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, was born in February 1882 in Texas.2
Census1900	Paralee appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 18 yo daughter Parseles Turner.2
Marriage*	She married Sam Oscar "Red Oscar" Curry on 1 January 1904 in Brown Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Rita Ruth Curry (1905-1965, m1 Samuel Claude Curry and had issue Claude Allen & Sue Curry. Paralee m2 Magnus Hansen, Sam m2 Vera L Graham.3
Census1910*	Paralee and Sam appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 35 yo hardware salesman Samuel O & 27 yo wife Paralee Curry. Their 6 yo daughter Rita was listed as living with them, as well as Paralee's 19 yo sister Ella M Turner. Ella is enumerated twice, here and again with her parents on 21 April in Brown County. Perhaps she really did move across the county line during that 4-day window.4
Census1920	Paralee and Sam appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, enumerated 3 January 1920, as 44 yo bakery agent Sam A & 36 yo wife Puralee Curry. Their 14 yo daughter Rita was listed as living with them. Rita is marked as family 82 and HOH but obviously that is incorrect.5
Census1930	Paralee and Sam appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, enumerated 8 April 1930, as 56 yo filling station proprietor Samuel O & 48 yo wife Paralee Curry.6
Marr-Separate*	Paralee was separated from her husband, Sam Oscar "Red Oscar" Curry between 1930 and 1940. Separation inferred by, a) in the 1930 census they're married and together, b) in 1940 she's married but alone with two grandchildren and he's 'single', both living in Fort Worth.6,7
Census1940*	Paralee appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, enumerated 9 April 1940, as 58 yo Paralee Curry. Two grandchildren were listed as living with her: namely, 17 yo Claude Allen and 15 yo Sue Curry. If they are in fact grandchildren then they must be daughter Rita's children by her first marriage to Samuel Claude Curry. These kids were with their mother and her second husband Magnus Hansen in Yreka, CA in 1930.7
Residence*	Paralee resided in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, on 27 January 1953.8,9
Death*	Paralee died on 10 September 1954 at her home in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 72. She also married Fnu Curry. Is it same person who m. her sister Mary Ella?.10,1,11
Death	Paralee was mentioned in the obituary of John Wesley Turner Sr., dated 12 September 1954, as a deceased sibling.10,12,13
Burial*	She was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.11

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Mary Ella Turner¹

Father	William Oliver Turner2,1 b. 17 Jun 1855, d. 27 Jan 1953
Mother	Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen2,1 b. 23 Sep 1857, d. 12 May 1935

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mary, daughter of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, was born on 15 November 1890 in Bangs, Brown Co., Texas.3,4,5
Census1900	Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 9 yo daughter Mary E Turner.5
Census1910	Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, as 19 yo sister-in-law Ella M Turner in the household of Sam Oscar "Red Oscar" Curry and Paralee Turner; as 35 yo hardware salesman Samuel O & 27 yo wife Paralee Curry.6
Census1910	Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 3, Brown Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 19 yo daughter Ella Turner.7
Marriage*	She married S. T. Curry on 1 May 1910 in Brown Co., Texas.8,1
Census1920	Mary appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Waco, McLennan Co., Texas, as 26 yo widowed sister Ella L Curry in the household of Peter Henry Turner and Helen Irene Johnson; as 35 yo druggist Pete H & 25 yo wife Helen I Turner.9
Census1930	Mary appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 29 yo widowed daughter Mary E Curry.10
Census1940*	Mary appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 9 April 1940, as 49 yo divorcée Ella Curry. Her father William is living with her. Puzzling that in 1930 she's widowed but in 1940 divorced. The 1940 entry appears to have originally been 'W" but someone has overwritted a 'D.11'
Residence	Mary resided in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas, on 27 January 1953.12,13
Death	Mary was mentioned in the obituary of John Wesley Turner Sr., dated 12 September 1954, as a surviving sibling.14,15,16
Residence*	Mary resided in Eldorado, Schleicher Co., Texas, in November 1984.1
Death*	Mary died on 18 January 1987 at age 96.4
Burial*	She was buried at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

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Lela Ruth Turner^1,2,3

Father	William Oliver Turner3 b. 17 Jun 1855, d. 27 Jan 1953
Mother	Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen3 b. 23 Sep 1857, d. 12 May 1935

Last Edited

20 Mar 2023

Birth*	Lela, daughter of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, was born on 20 July 1898 in Texas.1,2
Census1900	Lela appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 1 yo daughter Lela R Turner.2
Census1910	Lela appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 3, Brown Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 11 yo daughter Ruth Turner.4
Marriage*	She married Robert Benjamin Hext on 30 July 1915 in Brown Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Joe Turner (1916-2002, m1 Norma Hallard Guy ca. 1940, m2 Mary Blanche Hooks 1992), and Jack Newman Hext (1919-1972, m. Hazel Ernestine Finnigan 1941). Their wedding date is carved on their joint tombstone.5,6,3
Residence*	Lela and Robert resided in Eldorado, Schleicher Co., Texas, on 31 May 1917. Robert was a farmer on his own account.7
Census1920*	Lela and Robert appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 1, Schleicher Co., Texas, enumerated 9 January 1920, as 24 yo confectioner Robert B & 21 yo wife Ruth Hext. Their sons 3 yo Joe T and 0.11 yo Jack N Hext were listed as living with them.8
Census1930	Lela and Robert appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 4, Burnet Co., Texas, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 34 yo stock rancher Ben & 31 yo wife Ruth Hext. Their sons 13 yo Joe T and 11 yo Jack N Hext were listed as living with them, as well as Ben's 70 yo widowed father J R Hext.9
Census1940	Lela and Robert appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 1, Schleicher Co., Texas, enumerated 5 April 1940, as 44 yo Shell Oil pipeliner Ben L & 41 yo wife Ruth Hext. Their 21 yo son Jack N Hext was listed as living with them, as well as Ben's 80 yo widower father Joseph R Hext.10
Residence	Lela resided in Eldorado, Schleicher Co., Texas, on 27 January 1953.11
Residence*	Lela resided in Eldorado, Schleicher Co., Texas, in November 1984.3
Death*	Lela died on 11 September 1990 in Harris Co., Texas, at age 92.1
Burial*	She was buried at Eldorado Cemetery in Eldorado, Schleicher Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Peter Henry Turner^1,2

Father	William Oliver Turner3,2 b. 17 Jun 1855, d. 27 Jan 1953
Mother	Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen3,2 b. 23 Sep 1857, d. 12 May 1935

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Peter, son of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, was born on 17 January 1884 in Grayson Co., Texas. His middle name may be Henry or Harry.4,5
Census1900	Peter appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 16 yo son Peter H Turner.5
Marriage*	He married Helen Irene Johnson circa 1908. My preliminary research suggests their children were Capt. Russell Knight (1917-1993) and Joyce K Turner (c1922- ). Married 22 years in the 1930 census.6,7,8
Census1910*	Peter appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, as 26 yo drug store stalesman boarder Peter H Turner in the household of Charles K & Belle E Hunter. His age is good with parents' birthstates correct as VA & OH.9
Residence*	Peter and Helen resided at 528 N. 10th in Waco, McLennan Co., Texas, on 12 September 1918. His birthdate is right on. Occupation is drug clerk for W B Morrison Drug Co.8
Census1920*	Peter and Helen appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Waco, McLennan Co., Texas, enumerated 12 January 1920, as 35 yo druggist Pete H & 25 yo wife Helen I Turner. Their 2.4 yo son Russell K Turner was listed as living with them, as well as Peter's 28 yo widowed sister Ella L (sic) Curry.10
Census1930	Peter and Helen appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas, enumerated 16 April 1930, as 42 yo drug store manager Pete H & 37 yo wife Helen I Turner. Their 12 yo son Russell K and 8 yo daughter Joyce K Turner were listed as living with them.7
Census1940	Peter and Helen appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, enumerated 19 April 1940, as 56 yo drug store clerk P H & 47 yo wife Alice Turner. I've found no evidence that Peter's m1 Helen died between 1930 and 1940, nor that he remarried, so the reason Helen is enumerated as Alice in this enumeration is unknown.11
Residence	Peter resided at 2102 Sayles Blvd. in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, in 1942. Mrs. P H Turner, same address, was listed as next of kin.4
Residence*	Peter resided in Santa Rosa, Guadalupe Co., New Mexico, on 27 January 1953.12,13
Death	Peter was mentioned in the obituary of John Wesley Turner Sr., dated 12 September 1954, as a surviving sibling.14,15,16
Death*	Peter died on 24 October 1968 in Coleman Co., Texas, at age 84. Reed says he died in San Angelo but TX Deaths claims Coleman County. I feel TX Deaths is almost certainly his record as it shows parents W O Turner & Mary Allen so I'm going with Coleman. Informant on his death certificate was his brother Rev. Frank Turner Sr.1,2
Burial*	He was buried at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.17,1

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Emma F. Turner^1,2

Father	William Oliver Turner2 b. 17 Jun 1855, d. 27 Jan 1953
Mother	Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen2 b. 23 Sep 1857, d. 12 May 1935

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20 Mar 2023

Birth*	Emma, daughter of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, was born on 5 March 1888 in Texas.3,1
Census1900	Emma appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 12 yo daughter Emma F Turner.1
Census1910	Emma appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 3, Brown Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 22 yo daughter Emma Turner.4
Marriage*	She married Hugh Lawrence Williams on 30 July 1910 in Brown Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Lucille Anderson (1911-1970, m. Fnu Adcock), Wilmot Lane (1919-1995), and Joseph Eugene Williams (1925-2015).5,2,6
Census1920*	Emma and Hugh appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Deming, Luna Co., New Mexico, enumerated 17 February 1920, as 34 yo express wagon driver Hugh L & 31 yo wife Emma F Williams. Their 8 yo daughter Lucille A and 4 yo son Wilmot L Williams were listed as living with them.7
Census1930	Emma and Hugh appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 45 yo tax office bookkeeper Hugh & 42 yo wife Emma Williams. Three children were listed as living with them: namely, 18 yo daughter Lucille, 14 yo son Wilmot and 5.2 yo son Eugene Williams.8
Census1940	Emma and Hugh appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Blanket, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 3 April 1940, as 55 yo farmer Hugh & 52 yo Emma Williams. Their 15 yo son Eugene Williams was listed as living with them, as well as Hugh's 74 yo widowed mother Sarah Williams.9
Residence*	Emma resided in Blanket, Brown Co., Texas, on 27 January 1953.10
Death	Emma was mentioned in the obituary of John Wesley Turner Sr., dated 12 September 1954, as a surviving sibling.11,12,13
Death*	Emma died on 6 October 1982 at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, at age 94, of a heart attack. Her son J E Williams was informant on her death certificate.3,14,2
Burial*	She was buried on 8 October 1982 at Tyler Memorial Park and Cemetery in Tyler, Smith Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3,14

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John Wesley Turner Sr.¹

Father	William Oliver Turner2,1 b. 17 Jun 1855, d. 27 Jan 1953
Mother	Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen2,1 b. 23 Sep 1857, d. 12 May 1935

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29 Mar 2023

Birth*	John, son of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, was born on 27 December 1895 in Bangs, Brown Co., Texas. John's WWI draft card says 27 Dec 1896, his WWII says 27 Dec 1895.3,4,5
Census1900	John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 4 yo son John W Turner.6
Census1910	John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 3, Brown Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 14 yo son Wesley Turner.7
Census1920	John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 3, Brown Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 24 yo son Wesley J Turner.8
Marriage*	He married Mellie May Wilkins between 1921 and 1922, date based on 8 yo son in the 1930 census. My preliminary research suggests their children were John Wesley Jr (1921-2014, res. Chicago 1954), and Jeanne Turner (1924-2003, m. Fnu Johnson, res. Tacoma, WA 1954).      I was unable to find a primary marriage record at Ancestry, FS or Newspapers.com. His FS entry (ID no LHHW-925) claims the marraige took place 12 May 1920 in Brownwood, TX, but provides no source citation.5
Census1930*	John and Mellie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, enumerated 30 April 1930, as 34 yo real estate salesman J W & 32 yo wife May W Turner. Their 8 yo son J W Jr and 5 yo daughter Jeanne Turner were listed as living with them.9
Census1940	John and Mellie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, enumerated 10 April 1940, as 44 yo industrial insurance sales supervisor ohn W & 42 yo wife May Turner. Their 18 yo son John W Jr and 15 yo daughter Jeanne were listed as living with them.10
Residence*	John resided in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, on 27 January 1953.11,12
Occupation*	John was a lumber company salesman in 1954 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.13
Death*	John died on 12 September 1954 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 58, of 'an attack' (presumably heart).13,3,5
Burial*	He was buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5

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CDC Thomas Bowden Turner^1,2

Father	William Oliver Turner2 b. 17 Jun 1855, d. 27 Jan 1953
Mother	Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen2 b. 23 Sep 1857, d. 12 May 1935

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29 Mar 2023

Birth*	Thomas, son of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, was born on 26 August 1901.1
Census1910	Thomas appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 3, Brown Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 8 yo son Thomas Turner.3
Milit-Service*	CDC Thomas Bowden Turner served as DKC (Chief Dispersing Clerk) with the US Navy during WWI, WWII, and Korea between 1917 and 1953. Date range is approximate.4
Census1920	Thomas appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 3, Brown Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 18 yo son Thom Turner.5
Marriage*	He married Sgt. Alta Mae Purcell between 1920 and 1930. My preliminary research suggests their children were Peggy Iris (1930-2015, m. Fnu Tewalt, res. San José, CA in 1995), Mary Joann "Mollie" (1932-a1994, m. Fnu Escano, res. San José, CA in 1995), and Sarah Turner ( -a1994, m. Fnu Stanley, res. Ramona, CA in 1995).6,1
Census1930*	Thomas and Alta appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, enumerated 17 April 1930, as 28 yo oil company bookeeper Thomas B & 24 yo wife Alta M Turner.7
Census1940	Thomas and Alta appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, enumerated 4 May 1940, as 38 yo bookkeeper Thomas B & 37 yo wife Alta Mae Turner. Their children 9 yo Peggy and 7 yo Mollie Turner were listed as living with them.8
Residence*	Thomas resided in Mountain View, Santa Clara Co., California, on 27 January 1953.9
Death*	Thomas died on 3 September 1955 in Santa Clara Co., CaliforniaG, at age 54.10,1,2
Burial*	He was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, San Mateo Co., California, Plot Q 1531. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Samuel Oliver "Sam" Turner Sr.^1,2

Father	William Oliver Turner3,2 b. 17 Jun 1855, d. 27 Jan 1953
Mother	Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen3,2 b. 23 Sep 1857, d. 12 May 1935

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22 Mar 2023

Birth*	Samuel, son of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, was born on 4 February 1886 in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Find A Grave shows Washington Co., Texas as birthplace on his main entry page, but Santa Anna on the included death certificate. His son Sam Jr. was informant. This TX Deaths record shows 14 Feb 1885, same location. His WWI & WWII draft registrations confirm this date.1,4,5,6
Census1900	Samuel appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 14 yo son Sam O Turner.7
Census1910*	Samuel appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Comanche, Comanche Co., Texas, as 24 yo boarder Sam Turner in the household of Mrs. J. W. Ruse. His age is good. Parental birthstates of VA and OH are correct. Sam is a tailor in his own shop.8
Marriage*	He married Marie Harris on 11 June 1914 in Williamson Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Samuel Oliver "Sambo" Jr (c1915- ) and Marie Frances Turner (c1919- ). Find A Grave and the Lyn Blair tree at Ancestry show another child named Lillie Mae Cornell (1907-1996). She's not in the 1910 or 1920 census with her parents and I've found no other evidence for this relationship.9,1
Residence*	Samuel and Marie resided in Bruceville, McLennan Co., Texas, on 12 September 1918.4
Census1920*	Samuel and Marie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Hamilton Co., Texas, enumerated 18 February 1920, as 33 yo farmer Sam O & 24 yo wife Marie H Turner. Their 5 yo son Sam O Jr and 0.9 yo daughter Marie F Turner were listed as living with them. Sam is a farmer.10
Census1930	Samuel and Marie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Carlton, Hamilton Co., Texas, enumerated 15 April 1930, as 44 yo insurance agent Samuel O & 34 yo wife Marie H Turner. Their 15 yo son Sam O Jr and 11 yo daughter Frances Turner were listed as living with them.11
Census1940	Samuel and Marie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Hamilton Co., Texas, enumerated 10 April 1940, as 55 yo farmer Sam O & 45 yo wife Marie Turner. Their 25 yo son Sambo was listed as living with them.12
Residence	Samuel and Marie resided in Hico, Hamilton Co., Texas, in 1942.5
Death*	Samuel died on 26 April 1952 in Waco, McLennan Co., Texas, at age 66. Reed claims death in Carlton, Hamilton Co., Texas as does Sam's father's obit. His death certificate shows that place as his usual residence. There's a second record at FamilySearch for a Sam Oliver Turner, son of Will Turner, showing birthdate of 4 Feb 1886 in Salem, TX (there are four), and death matching what I have here.6,1,2,13
Burial*	He was buried at Carlton Cemetery in Carlton, Hamilton Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo & death certificate available at Find A Grave.1

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Rev. Frank L. Turner Sr.^1,2

Father	William Oliver Turner3,2 b. 17 Jun 1855, d. 27 Jan 1953
Mother	Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen3,2 b. 23 Sep 1857, d. 12 May 1935

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20 Mar 2023

Birth*	Frank, son of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, was born on 27 January 1893 in Bangs, Brown Co., Texas. His TX Births & Christenings record gives his middle name as Leonard, confirming parents were William Oliver Turner & Mary Dustin Allen. Find A Grave claims Lowell though that name is not supported by any evidence give in the memorial.4,5,1
Census1900	Frank appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 7 yo son Frank L Turner.6
Census1910	Frank appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 3, Brown Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, as 17 yo son Frank L Turner.7
Milit-Service*	Rev. Frank L. Turner Sr. served as PFC, later Corporal with the US Army Battery D 345th Field Artillery during WWI from 19 September 1917 to 23 June 1919. He served overseas from Jun 1918 to Jun 1919.8
Marriage*	He married Eula Ruth Howard before 1920, based on birthyear of eldest child listed by Find A Grave. My preliminary research suggests their children were Rev. Frank L Jr. (c1921-a1973, res. Comanche, TX 1974), and Betty June Turner (1931-a1973, m. James E Shuler, res. Arlington, TX 1974).9,1
Census1920*	Frank and Eula appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Coleman, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 3 January 1920, as 26 yo dry goods salesman Frank L & 21 yo wife Eula Turner.10
Census1930	Frank and Eula appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Hamilton, Hamilton Co., Texas, enumerated 3 April 1930, as 37 yo Methodist minister Frank L & 31 yo wife Ruth H Turner. Their 9 yo son Frank L Jr was listed as living with them.11
Occupation*	Frank was president of McMurray College (1938-1942) and Methodist evangelist (1942-1959) between 1938 and 1959 at Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.12,2
Census1940	Frank and Eula appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, enumerated 2 April 1940, as 47 yo college president Frank L & 41 yo wife Ruth H Turner. Their 19 yo son Frank L Jr and 9 yo daughter Betty J Turner were listed as living with them.13
Residence*	Frank resided in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, on 27 January 1953.14,15
Death	Frank was mentioned in the obituary of John Wesley Turner Sr., dated 12 September 1954, as a surviving sibling.16,17,18
Death*	Frank died on 5 February 1974 in Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 81.5,12,1
Burial*	He was buried at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Hugh Lawrence Williams^1,2

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20 Mar 2023

Birth*	Hugh was born in 1885.3
Marriage*	He married Emma F. Turner, daughter of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, on 30 July 1910 in Brown Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Lucille Anderson (1911-1970, m. Fnu Adcock), Wilmot Lane (1919-1995), and Joseph Eugene Williams (1925-2015).4,1,3
Census1920*	Hugh and Emma appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Deming, Luna Co., New Mexico, enumerated 17 February 1920, as 34 yo express wagon driver Hugh L & 31 yo wife Emma F Williams. Their 8 yo daughter Lucille A and 4 yo son Wilmot L Williams were listed as living with them.5
Census1930	Hugh and Emma appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 45 yo tax office bookkeeper Hugh & 42 yo wife Emma Williams. Three children were listed as living with them: namely, 18 yo daughter Lucille, 14 yo son Wilmot and 5.2 yo son Eugene Williams.6
Census1940	Hugh and Emma appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Blanket, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 3 April 1940, as 55 yo farmer Hugh & 52 yo Emma Williams. Their 15 yo son Eugene Williams was listed as living with them, as well as Hugh's 74 yo widowed mother Sarah Williams.7
Death*	Hugh died in 1972.3
Burial*	He was buried at Tyler Memorial Park and Cemetery in Tyler, Smith Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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Robert Benjamin Hext^1,2

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20 Mar 2023

Birth*	Robert was born on 23 August 1895 in Texas.1
Marriage*	He married Lela Ruth Turner, daughter of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, on 30 July 1915 in Brown Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Joe Turner (1916-2002, m1 Norma Hallard Guy ca. 1940, m2 Mary Blanche Hooks 1992), and Jack Newman Hext (1919-1972, m. Hazel Ernestine Finnigan 1941). Their wedding date is carved on their joint tombstone.3,1,2
Residence*	Robert and Lela resided in Eldorado, Schleicher Co., Texas, on 31 May 1917. Robert was a farmer on his own account.4
Census1920*	Robert and Lela appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 1, Schleicher Co., Texas, enumerated 9 January 1920, as 24 yo confectioner Robert B & 21 yo wife Ruth Hext. Their sons 3 yo Joe T and 0.11 yo Jack N Hext were listed as living with them.5
Census1930	Robert and Lela appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 4, Burnet Co., Texas, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 34 yo stock rancher Ben & 31 yo wife Ruth Hext. Their sons 13 yo Joe T and 11 yo Jack N Hext were listed as living with them, as well as Ben's 70 yo widowed father J R Hext.6
Census1940	Robert and Lela appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 1, Schleicher Co., Texas, enumerated 5 April 1940, as 44 yo Shell Oil pipeliner Ben L & 41 yo wife Ruth Hext. Their 21 yo son Jack N Hext was listed as living with them, as well as Ben's 80 yo widower father Joseph R Hext.7
Death*	Robert died on 20 April 1984 in Concho Co., Texas, at age 88.8,1
Burial*	He was buried at Eldorado Cemetery in Eldorado, Schleicher Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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S. T. Curry^1,2

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28 Oct 2022

Marriage*	He married Mary Ella Turner, daughter of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, on 1 May 1910 in Brown Co., Texas.1,2
Death*	S. died before 12 January 1920, date based on Mary being widowed in the 1920 census of this date.3

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Orel Eugene Adams^1,2

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15 Mar 2023

Birth*	Orel was born on 3 September 1872 in Texas.3,4
Marriage*	He married Nora Willie Turner, daughter of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, on 27 September 1896 in Brown Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were William Franklin (1901-1970, m. Odessa Chastain), Claude Leroy (1905-1964, m. Ina Louise McAlister), Raymond Eugene (1907-1972, m. Ruth Evelyn Williams), Lois Beulah (c1911- , m. Brewster E Dillard 1933), Cleo Ruth (1914-1980, m. Thad B Bailey), and Theo Carl Adams (1916- ).5,2
Census1900*	Orel and Nora appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 25 June 1900, as 22 yo farmer Orel E & 19 yo wife Nora W Adams. Nora's parents and seven siblings are enumerated two doors below, on next census page.4
Census1910	Orel and Nora appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 4, Terry Co., Texas, enumerated 5 May 1910, as 37 yo miller Orel E & 29 yo wife Nora W Adams. Three sons and a boarder were listed as living with them: namely, 8 yo Willie F, 5 yo Leroy C and 2 yo Ramon U Adams. The boarder was 23 yo Shade Poore, or something close.6
Census1920	Orel and Nora appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, enumerated 3 January 1920, as 47 yo stockman Oral E & 39 yo wife Nora W Adams. Three sons, two daughters and one contradiction were listed as living with them: namely, 18 yo son Willie, 14 yo son Leroy, 12 yo son Raymond, 9 yo daughter Beulah, 5 yo daughter Ruth and 3 yo female son Theo. All the kids born Texas.7
Census1930	Orel and Nora appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 1, Terry Co., Texas, enumerated 1 May 1930, as 57 yo real estate agent Orel E & 49 yo wife Nora Adams. Two daughters and a son were listed as living with them: namely, 19 yo Lois, 16 yo Ruth and 13 yo Theo Adams.8
Death*	Orel died on 2 December 1936 at age 64.3
Burial*	He was buried at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas. Headstone & portrait photos available at Find A Grave.3

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Marie Harris¹

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22 Mar 2023

Birth*	Marie was born on 4 July 1896.2
Marriage*	She married Samuel Oliver "Sam" Turner Sr., son of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, on 11 June 1914 in Williamson Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Samuel Oliver "Sambo" Jr (c1915- ) and Marie Frances Turner (c1919- ). Find A Grave and the Lyn Blair tree at Ancestry show another child named Lillie Mae Cornell (1907-1996). She's not in the 1910 or 1920 census with her parents and I've found no other evidence for this relationship.3,1
Residence*	Marie and Samuel resided in Bruceville, McLennan Co., Texas, on 12 September 1918.4
Census1920*	Marie and Samuel appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Hamilton Co., Texas, enumerated 18 February 1920, as 33 yo farmer Sam O & 24 yo wife Marie H Turner. Their 5 yo son Sam O Jr and 0.9 yo daughter Marie F Turner were listed as living with them. Sam is a farmer.5
Census1930	Marie and Samuel appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Carlton, Hamilton Co., Texas, enumerated 15 April 1930, as 44 yo insurance agent Samuel O & 34 yo wife Marie H Turner. Their 15 yo son Sam O Jr and 11 yo daughter Frances Turner were listed as living with them.6
Census1940	Marie and Samuel appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Hamilton Co., Texas, enumerated 10 April 1940, as 55 yo farmer Sam O & 45 yo wife Marie Turner. Their 25 yo son Sambo was listed as living with them.7
Residence	Marie and Samuel resided in Hico, Hamilton Co., Texas, in 1942.8
Death*	Marie died on 2 February 1984 at age 87.2
Burial*	She was buried at Carlton Cemetery in Carlton, Hamilton Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Eula Ruth Howard¹

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20 Mar 2023

Birth*	Eula was born on 19 September 1898 in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas.2
Marriage*	She married Rev. Frank L. Turner Sr., son of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, before 1920, based on birthyear of eldest child listed by Find A Grave. My preliminary research suggests their children were Rev. Frank L Jr. (c1921-a1973, res. Comanche, TX 1974), and Betty June Turner (1931-a1973, m. James E Shuler, res. Arlington, TX 1974).3,1
Census1920*	Eula and Frank appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Coleman, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 3 January 1920, as 26 yo dry goods salesman Frank L & 21 yo wife Eula Turner.4
Census1930	Eula and Frank appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Hamilton, Hamilton Co., Texas, enumerated 3 April 1930, as 37 yo Methodist minister Frank L & 31 yo wife Ruth H Turner. Their 9 yo son Frank L Jr was listed as living with them.5
Census1940	Eula and Frank appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, enumerated 2 April 1940, as 47 yo college president Frank L & 41 yo wife Ruth H Turner. Their 19 yo son Frank L Jr and 9 yo daughter Betty J Turner were listed as living with them.6
Death*	Eula died on 16 January 1973 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 74.2
Burial*	She was buried at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Sgt. Alta Mae Purcell^1,2

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29 Mar 2023

Birth*	Alta was born on 14 August 1905 in Texas.3,4
Marriage*	She married CDC Thomas Bowden Turner, son of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, between 1920 and 1930. My preliminary research suggests their children were Peggy Iris (1930-2015, m. Fnu Tewalt, res. San José, CA in 1995), Mary Joann "Mollie" (1932-a1994, m. Fnu Escano, res. San José, CA in 1995), and Sarah Turner ( -a1994, m. Fnu Stanley, res. Ramona, CA in 1995).1,5
Census1930*	Alta and Thomas appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, enumerated 17 April 1930, as 28 yo oil company bookeeper Thomas B & 24 yo wife Alta M Turner.6
Census1940	Alta and Thomas appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, enumerated 4 May 1940, as 38 yo bookkeeper Thomas B & 37 yo wife Alta Mae Turner. Their children 9 yo Peggy and 7 yo Mollie Turner were listed as living with them.7
Milit-Service*	Sgt. Alta Mae Purcell served as a Sergeant with the US Army.4
Death*	Alta died on 13 August 1995 at Villa Rancho Bernardo in San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 89.3,4
Burial*	She was buried on 26 August 1995 at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, San Mateo Co., California. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2,3

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Sam Oscar "Red Oscar" Curry^1,2

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8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Sam was born on 18 January 1875 in Ellis Co., Texas.1
Marriage*	He married Paralee Turner, daughter of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, on 1 January 1904 in Brown Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Rita Ruth Curry (1905-1965, m1 Samuel Claude Curry and had issue Claude Allen & Sue Curry. Paralee m2 Magnus Hansen, Sam m2 Vera L Graham.2
Census1910*	Sam and Paralee appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 35 yo hardware salesman Samuel O & 27 yo wife Paralee Curry. Their 6 yo daughter Rita was listed as living with them, as well as Paralee's 19 yo sister Ella M Turner. Ella is enumerated twice, here and again with her parents on 21 April in Brown County. Perhaps she really did move across the county line during that 4-day window.3
Census1920	Sam and Paralee appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, enumerated 3 January 1920, as 44 yo bakery agent Sam A & 36 yo wife Puralee Curry. Their 14 yo daughter Rita was listed as living with them. Rita is marked as family 82 and HOH but obviously that is incorrect.4
Census1930	Sam and Paralee appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, enumerated 8 April 1930, as 56 yo filling station proprietor Samuel O & 48 yo wife Paralee Curry.5
Marr-Separate*	Sam was separated from his wife, Paralee Turner between 1930 and 1940. Separation inferred by, a) in the 1930 census they're married and together, b) in 1940 she's married but alone with two grandchildren and he's 'single', both living in Fort Worth.5,6
Death*	Sam died on 26 November 1949 in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas, at age 74.1
Burial*	He was buried at Salem Cemetery in Bangs, Brown Co., Texas. Headstone photo & death certificate available at Find A Grave. One child shown is Rita Ruth Curry Hatchell.1

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Mellie May Wilkins¹

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29 Mar 2023

Birth*	Mellie was born on 26 January 1898 in Brown Co., Texas, d/o Charles Compton & Mary Ella (Walling) Wilkins.2
Marriage*	She married John Wesley Turner Sr., son of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, between 1921 and 1922, date based on 8 yo son in the 1930 census. My preliminary research suggests their children were John Wesley Jr (1921-2014, res. Chicago 1954), and Jeanne Turner (1924-2003, m. Fnu Johnson, res. Tacoma, WA 1954).      I was unable to find a primary marriage record at Ancestry, FS or Newspapers.com. His FS entry (ID no LHHW-925) claims the marraige took place 12 May 1920 in Brownwood, TX, but provides no source citation.1
Census1930*	Mellie and John appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, enumerated 30 April 1930, as 34 yo real estate salesman J W & 32 yo wife May W Turner. Their 8 yo son J W Jr and 5 yo daughter Jeanne Turner were listed as living with them.3
Census1940	Mellie and John appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, enumerated 10 April 1940, as 44 yo industrial insurance sales supervisor ohn W & 42 yo wife May Turner. Their 18 yo son John W Jr and 15 yo daughter Jeanne were listed as living with them.4
Death*	Mellie died on 3 September 1985 in Kingsland, Llano Co., Texas, at age 87.2
Burial*	She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Travis Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Fay Etta Simpson¹

Father	James Davis Simpson1 b. 23 Jul 1861, d. 7 Feb 1933
Mother	Lula Etta Turner1 b. 23 Oct 1872, d. 2 Jul 1936

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10 Feb 2023

Birth*	Fay, daughter of James Davis Simpson and Lula Etta Turner, was born on 6 April 1891.2
Census1900	Fay appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of her parents, James Davis Simpson and Lula Etta Turner, as 9 yo daughter Fay E Simpson.3
Death*	Fay died on 9 October 1902 at age 11.2
Burial*	She was buried at Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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French B. Simpson¹

Father	James Davis Simpson1 b. 23 Jul 1861, d. 7 Feb 1933
Mother	Lula Etta Turner1 b. 23 Oct 1872, d. 2 Jul 1936

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20 Sep 2021

Birth*	French, son of James Davis Simpson and Lula Etta Turner, was born on 4 July 1893.2
Census1900	French appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of his parents, James Davis Simpson and Lula Etta Turner, as 6 yo son French B Simpson.3
Death*	French died on 31 May 1905 at age 11.2
Burial*	He was buried at Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Kittye Keene Simpson¹

Father	James Davis Simpson2,3 b. 23 Jul 1861, d. 7 Feb 1933
Mother	Lula Etta Turner2,3 b. 23 Oct 1872, d. 2 Jul 1936

Last Edited

4 Apr 2023

Birth*	Kittye, daughter of James Davis Simpson and Lula Etta Turner, was born on 27 November 1895 in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas.2,4
Census1900	Kittye appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of her parents, James Davis Simpson and Lula Etta Turner, as 4 yo daughter Kittie K Simpson.5
Census1910	Kittye appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of her parents, James Davis Simpson and Lula Etta Turner, as 14 yo daughter Kattie Simpson.6
Marriage*	She married Richard Vernon Adams Sr. on 21 November 1914 in Coleman Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Nancy June (1915-1967), Richard Vernon Adams Jr. (1918-1921), and Dr. Frank Davis Adams (1922-1980, res. Marshall 1980).7,8,1
Census1920*	Kittye and Richard appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Comanche, Comanche Co., Texas, enumerated 13 January 1920, as 26 yo garage owner Vernon R & 24 yo wife Kitty K Adams. Their 4.2 yo daughter Nancy J and 1.10 yo son R V Adams Jr were listed as living with them.9
Census1930	Kittye and Richard appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Coleman, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 21 April 1930, as 39 yo wholesale gasoline supplier Vernon & 35 yo wife Katheline Adams. Their 14 yo daughter Nancy and 8 yo son Frank Adams were listed as living with them.10
Residence*	Kittye resided in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, in 1933.11
Marr-Divorce*	Kittye was divorced from Richard Vernon Adams Sr. between 1930 and 1940. Kittye is marked divorced in the 1940 census. Richard lived another 33 years.12
Census1940*	Kittye appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 20 April 1940, as 44 yo divorcée Kitty Keene Adams. Her 24 yo daughter Nancy and 18 yo son (Bill) Frank Davis Adams were listed as living with her. Where the parenthetical (Bill) came from is unclear since the man's name was Dr. Frank Davis Adams.12
Residence	Kittye resided in Marshall, Harrison Co., Texas, on 20 July 1977.13
Death*	Kittye died on 4 June 1980 at Merritt Plaza Nursing Home in Marshall, Harrison Co., Texas, at age 84.2,1
Burial*	She was buried on 6 June 1980 at Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Headstone photo & uncited obit available at Find A Grave.2,1

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