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Nannie J. Burton¹

Last Edited

18 Mar 2023

Birth*	Nannie was born on 13 October 1857.2
Marriage*	She married John Fulton Dallas, son of James Jackson Dallas and Mary Denima "Polly" Settle, between 1899 and 1900. Married 0 years with 0 born in the 1900 census.1,3
Census1900*	Nannie and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 47 yo farmer John & 42 yo wife Nannie J Dallas. Their six children were listed as living with them - 17 yho Charlie L, 14 yo Lillie L, 11 yo Mary E, 9 yo Henry G, 6 yo Aline H, 4 yo Bettie N and 2 yo James W Dallas. John's brother Thomas & his wife Mary A Dallas live next door.4
Census1910	Nannie and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 56 yo tobacco farmer John F & 50 yo wife Nannie J Dallas. Their four children listed as living with them - 22 yo Emma, 17 yo Alice H, 14 yo Bettie and 12 yo William F Dallas. One laborer was also in the household.5
Census1920	Nannie and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 31 January 1920, as 66 yo farmer John H & 62 yo wife Nannie J Dallas. Their son 21 yo William J Dallas was listed as living with them.6
Death*	Nannie died on 19 June 1935 at age 77.2
Burial*	She was buried at Bethlehem Methodist Church Cemetery in Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Rosa Belle Glass¹

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Rosa was born on 17 October 1868 in Virginia, d/o Armistead Glass & Rebecca Kelley.2,3
Marriage*	She married William Wellington Dallas, son of James Jackson Dallas and Mary Denima "Polly" Settle, on 28 January 1885 in Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina. My research concludes that their children were Edward Cecyl (1886-1910), Thomas Grady (c1890- ), Oila? Katie (c1892- ), Luna James (1893-1960, m. Howard Worth Knight), Harry F (1897-1926), Jessie S (c1899- ), Armstead William (1903-1944, m. Lillian Brande Dabbs), and Mozelle Dallas, (1909-1983, m. George Thomas Gullett).4,1
Census1900*	Rosa and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of New Bethel Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 44 yo farmer William W & 30 yo wife Rosa B Dallas. Six sons & daughters were listed as living with them: namely, 12 yo Cecyl (male), 10 yo Thomas G, 8 yo Katie, 6 yo Luna J, 2 yo Harry and 0.6 yo Jessie Dallas.5
Census1910	Rosa and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of New Bethel Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 54 yo farmer William M & 41 yo wife Rosa B Dallas. Seven sons & daughters were listed as living with them: namely, 20 yo Thomas G, 18 yo Oila K, 16 yo Luna J, 12 yo Harry F, 10 yo Jesse S, 6 yo William A and 1 yo Mosell Dallas.6
Census1920*	Rosa appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 11 February 1920, as 52 yo Rosa Dallas. Five children and a daughter-in-law were listed as living with her: namely, 30 yo son Tom G, his 27 yo wife Annie, 22 yo son Harvey, 20 yo son Jesse, 16 yo son Armstead and 11 yo daughter Mozelle Dallas.7
Death*	Rosa died on 29 November 1939 in Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 71.8,3
Burial*	She was buried at Glencoe United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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Thomas D. Robertson¹

Last Edited

22 Mar 2023

Birth*	Thomas was born on 11 September 1857.2
Marriage*	He married Henrietta Jane Dallas, daughter of James Jackson Dallas and Mary Denima "Polly" Settle, on 27 December 1899 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Tom & Henrietta apparently had no children. At least none show up in any of the 1900-1940 censuses.3,1
Census1900*	Thomas and Henrietta appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ruffin Mayfield Pct., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 29 June 1900, as 42 yo farmer Thomas & 29 yo wife Henrietta Robertson.4
Census1910	Thomas and Henrietta appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 51 yo tobacco farmer Thomas P & 39 yo wife Henrietta Roberson. Thomas is inexplicably indexed as James P Roberson.5
Census1920	Thomas and Henrietta appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 31 January 1920, as 61 yo farmer Thomas D & 50 yo wife Henrietta Robertson.6
Census1930	Thomas and Henrietta appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 8 May 1930, as 72 yo Thomas D & 60 yo wife Henrietta Robertson.7
Death*	Thomas died on 6 October 1930 at age 73.2
Burial*	He was buried at Mount Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery in Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Mary J. "Mollie" Thomas^1,2

Last Edited

13 Mar 2023

Birth*	Mary was born on 20 August 1872, d/o James Hamilton Thomas & Mary E Alcorn.1,2
Marriage*	She married Francis Smith "Frank" Dallas, son of James Jackson Dallas and Mary Denima "Polly" Settle, on 6 November 1894 in Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina. My research concludes that their children were Russell Womble (1896-1944, m. Mary Bettini, of Columbia, SC in 1944), Mary Lilly (1897-1974), Annie Blanche (1899-1937, m. Clarence Carter), James Sutter (1900-1973, m. Mollie E Alcorn, of Leaksville, NC in 1944), Robert Wilson (1902-1975, m1. Clara Wickman, m2 Lucille Hunter, m3 Kathleen Harrington, of West Point, GA in 1944), Herbert Emerson (1913-1973, m. Charlotte Thomas, of Bethlem, NC in 1944). Find A Grave has memorials for these children, Russell Womble, Mary Lillie, Annie Blanche, James Sutter, Robert Wilson, and Herbert Emerson Thomas.2,3
Census1900*	Mary and Francis appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 6 June 1900, as 29 yo farmer Frank S & 25 yo wife Mollie J Dallas. Their children 4 yo Russell W, 2 yo Mary L and 1 yo Blanche Dallas were listed as living with them.4
Census1910	Mary and Francis appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 39 yo tobacco farmer Frank S & 37 yo wife Polly Dallas. Their children 14 yo Russell P, 12 yo Mary A, 10 yo Blanche, 9 yo James J and 7 yo Robert Dallas were listed as living with them.5
Census1920	Mary and Francis appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 31 January 1920, as 49 yo farmer Frank S & 47 yo wife Mollie J Dallas. Their children 14 yo Russell P, 21 yo Mary L, 19 yo James S, 17 yo Robert W and 6 yo Herbert E Dallas were listed as living with them.6
Census1930	Mary and Francis appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 4 April 1930, as 59 yo farmer Frank S & 56 yo wife Mollie J Dallar (Dallas). Their children 30 yo Mary L and 16 yo Herbert E Dallas were listed as living with them.7
Death*	Mary died on 10 September 1958 at age 86.1
Burial*	She was buried at Bethlehem Methodist Church Cemetery in Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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John James Thomas¹

Last Edited

16 Mar 2023

Birth*	John was born on 3 March 1870, s/o J H & Mary Thomas.2,3
Marriage*	He married Winifred Lou Dallas, daughter of James Jackson Dallas and Mary Denima "Polly" Settle, on 13 March 1895 in Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina. My research concludes that their children were James Oscar (1896-1964, m. Margaret Hylton), Mary Ethel (1898-1973, m. Snaford M Roberts), Edgar Price (1901-1982, m. Mildred A Stokes), Kathleen Johns (1904-1978, m. Earl Walker), Andrew Walker (1907-1993, m. Bessie Roberts), John Lewis (1909-1969, m. Leona Roberts), Cecil Dallas (1912-1972, m. Martha F Thompson), Charlotte (1914-2001, m. Herbert E Dallas), and Samuel Bickett Thomas (1917-1992).2,4,1
Census1900*	John and Winifred appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 16 June 1900, as 30 yo farmer John J & 26 yo wife Winnie L Thomas. Their children 4 yo James O and 2 yo Mary E Thomas were listed as living with them.5
Census1910	John and Winifred appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 39 yo tobacco farmer John J & 38 yo wife Winnie L Thamas (Thomas). Their children 14 yo Oscar J, 12 yo Ethel Ma, 9 yo Edgar P, 5 yo Cathleen J, 3 yo Andrew W and 0.6 yo John L Thomas were listed as living with them.6
Census1920	John and Winifred appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 12 March 1920, as 50 yo farmer John J & 45 yo wife Winnie Thomas. Their children 18 yo Edgar, 15 yo Kathleen, 13 yo Andrew, 10 yo Lewis, 8 yo Cecil, 5 yo Charlotte and 2.9 yo Sam B Thomas were listed as living with them.7
Census1930	John and Winifred appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 16 April 1930, as 60 yo farmer John J & 56 yo wife Winnie L Thomas. Their children 20 yo J Lewis, 18 yo Cecil D, 15 yo Charlotte W and 13 Sam B Thomas were listed as living with them.8
Death*	John died on 4 November 1939 at age 69.3
Burial*	He was buried at Mount Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery in Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Headstone photo, census info & obit available at Find A Grave.3

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Fnu James¹

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Marriage*

He married Anna B. "Annie" Blair, daughter of Stokely Carter and America M. Blair, before 4 March 1915. Anna is named Annie B James in her marriage record with James A Beattie Jr, implying a prior marriage.1

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James A. Beattie Jr.¹

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	James was born between 1862 and 1865 in Washington, District of Columbia, s/o J A & Mary D Beattie.2,1
Marriage*	He married Anna B. "Annie" Blair, daughter of Stokely Carter and America M. Blair, on 4 March 1915 in Gilmer, Guilford Co., North Carolina.3
Census1920*	James and Anna appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Washington, District of Columbia, as roomers 54 yo house painter James A & 53 yo Annie B Beattie in the household of Samuel Chepurer.2
Census1930	James and Anna appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 64 yo James A & 64 yo wife Annie B Beattie.4

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Alma R. Lnu^1,2

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Alma was born in 1896 in Texas. Likely her maiden surname begins with R rather than that being her middle initial.1,2
Marriage*	She married Julian Fletcher Williams, son of John Fletcher Williams and Mary Frances "Mollie" Simmons, circa 1921, date based on both parties married 9 years prior in the 1930 census. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Julian F. Williams Jr. (1922-2001, Find A Grave memorial no. 107538387).2
Census1930*	Alma and Julian appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at 610 Glascow Drive, enumerated 8 April 1930, as 35 yo dairy superintendent Julian F Sr & 34 yo wife Alma Williams. Their 7 yo son Julian Jr. was listed as living with them, as well as Julian's 26 yo sister Julia Williams.2
Census1940	Alma and Julian appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of University Park, Dallas Co., Texas, enumerated 22 April 1940, as 46 yo asst. manager (of what?) Julian F & 42 yo wife Alma Williams. Their 17 yo son Julian was listed as living with them.3
Death	Alma R. Lnu was the informant on her husband Julian Fletcher Williams's death certificate on 4 September 1958; of aneurysm of abdominal aorta due to arteriosclerosis.4,5
Death*	Alma died in 1989.1
Burial*	She was buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband Julian.1

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Walter Scott Dickerson¹

Father	John Benjamin Crook "Dick" Dickerson2,3 b. 1842, d. b 23 Jun 1900
Mother	Mary Ellen Williams2,3 b. 9 Sep 1852, d. 15 Feb 1935

Last Edited

16 Mar 2023

Birth*	Walter, son of John Benjamin Crook "Dick" Dickerson and Mary Ellen Williams, was born on 25 August 1882 in Texas. Everyone agrees on 25 Aug. The year varies - the 1900 census says 1881, TX Deaths says 1882, Find A Grave & his headstone say 1883.4,1,5
Census1900	Walter appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 2, Hamilton Co., Texas in the household of his mother, Mary Ellen Williams, as 18 yo son Walter S Dickinson.6
Marriage*	He married Mittie Belle Berry circa 1906. Married 4 years with 0 born & 0 living in the 1910 census. Issue per Find A Grave was Maurine Dickerson (1911-1983). She was the informant on her father's death certificate.7,5
Census1910*	Walter and Mittie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 1, Hamilton Co., Texas, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 28 yo mail carrier Walter & 24 yo wife Minta Dickerson.7
Census1920	Walter and Mittie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas, enumerated 12 January 1920, as 38 yo traveling salesman Walter S & 31 yo wife Mittie Dickerson. Their 8 yo daughter Maurine Dickerson was listed as living with them.8
Census1930	Walter and Mittie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Munday, Knox Co., Texas, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 48 yo power company superintendent Walter S & 42 yo wife Mattie B Dickerson. Their 19 yo daughter Maurine H Dickerson was listed as living with them.9
Census1940	Walter and Mittie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas, enumerated 3 April 1940, as 57 yo proprietor Walter & 51 yo wife Mamie Dickerson. Their 28 yo daughter Maurine Dickerson was listed as living with them.10
Death*	Walter died on 3 August 1968 at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 85, of post-op pneumonia due to ruptured appendix.4,1,5
Burial*	He was buried at Cleburne Memorial Cemetery in Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas. Joint headstone (Walter, Mittie & Maurine) and portrait photos available at Find A Grave.5,4

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Hugh Dickerson¹

Father	John Benjamin Crook "Dick" Dickerson1 b. 1842, d. b 23 Jun 1900
Mother	Mary Ellen Williams1 b. 9 Sep 1852, d. 15 Feb 1935

Last Edited

23 Sep 2021

Birth*	Hugh, son of John Benjamin Crook "Dick" Dickerson and Mary Ellen Williams, was born on 19 July 1887.2
Death*	Hugh died on 8 November 1888 at age 1.2
Burial*	He was buried at Fairy Cemetery in Fairy, Hamilton Co., Texas. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with his mother M E Dickerson.2

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Eustice Edgar Dickerson¹

Father	John Benjamin Crook "Dick" Dickerson2,3 b. 1842, d. b 23 Jun 1900
Mother	Mary Ellen Williams3 b. 9 Sep 1852, d. 15 Feb 1935

Last Edited

31 Mar 2023

Birth*	Eustice, son of John Benjamin Crook "Dick" Dickerson and Mary Ellen Williams, was born on 23 March 1885 in Fairy, Hamilton Co., Texas. Spelling of his first name per WWI draft card & passport application of 1921. Middle name per his WWI draft card.2,4,5
Census1900	Eustice appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 2, Hamilton Co., Texas in the household of his mother, Mary Ellen Williams, as 15 yo son Eustace E Dickinson.3
Census1910*	Eustice and Charles appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 1, Johnson Co., Texas, as single boarders 33 yo Charles & 25 yo Edgar E Dickerson in the household of 56 yo hotel proprietor Robert & 52 yo wife Marry Chaney.6
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Ruby Lea Foster on 11 March 1912 at Hill Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their only child was James Gordon Dickerson (1912- ).7,8,9
Residence	Eustice resided at 1210 5th Ave in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, in 1916. Ruby is not listed in the 1916 directory.10
Residence*	Eustice and Ruby resided at 1628 W. 7th in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, before 12 September 1918. In the 1920 Ft. Worth city directory Eustice's occupation is stock dealer, Ruby's is Queen Theater organist. This is also his address on his WWI draft card.4,11
Census1920*	Eustice and Ruby appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at 1628 W. Seventh, enumerated 14 January 1920, as 34 yo livestock dealer E E & 25 yo wife Ruby Dickison. Their 7 yo son Jim was listed as living with them.9
Residence*	Eustice resided in East Saint Louis, St. Clair Co., Illinois, in 1921, occupation cattle buyer.12,5
Arrivals*	Eustice Edgar Dickerson arrived at Key West, Monroe Co., Florida, on 30 April 1921, aboard the SS Governor Cobb from Havana, Cuba.5
Marr-Separate*	Eustice was apparently separated from his wife, Ruby Lea Foster in 1923. Ruby is in the 1923 Ft. Worth directory but Eustice is not.13
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Mildred Webber between 1921 and 1940. No primary sources found. Marriage inferred from the 1940 census.14
Census1940*	Eustice and Mildred appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of East Saint Louis, Saint Clair Co., Illinois, enumerated 9 April 1940, as 54 yo stock yard order buyer E E & 34 yo wife Mildred Dickerson. Mildred's 57 yo mother Ida was living with them.14
Residence	Eustice resided in East St. Louis, Saint Clair Co., Illinois, in 1942. EE's occupation is order buyer for National Stockyards of Illinois.15

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Maude J. Lnu^1,2

Last Edited

20 Mar 2023

Birth*	Maude was born in 1882 in Texas.3,2
Marriage*	She married Walter T. Williams, son of James Sidney Williams and Harriet Angeline Houston, circa 1908. My preliminary research suggests their children were Sidney M (daughter, c1910- ), Marjorie (c1912- ), Evelyn (c1914- ), and Walter T Williams Jr (c1918- ). Married 2 years with 1 born & 1 living in the 1910 census.2
Census1910*	Maude and Walter appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, enumerated 18 April 1910, as 30 yo city light bookkeeper Walter T & 27 yo wife Maude Williams. Their 0.9 yo daughter Sidney M Williams was listed as living with them.2
Census1920	Maude and Walter appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 21 January 1920, as 39 yo oil mill company cashier Walter T & 37 yo wife Maude J Williams. Three daughters and a son were listed as living with them: namely, 10 yo Sidney M, 8 yo Marjore, 6 yo Evelyn and 2 yo Walter T Williams Jr.1
Census1930	Maude and Walter appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 55 yo hardware clerk W T & 47 yo wife Maud Williams. Three daughters and a son were listed as living with them: namely, 20 yo Sidney M, 18 yo Marjory, 16 yo Evelyn and 12 yo Walter T Williams Jr.4
Death*	Maude died in 1932.3
Burial*	She was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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Loyd Gaines Strawn¹

Last Edited

16 Mar 2023

Birth*	Loyd was born on 24 December 1869 in Tennessee.2,3
Marriage*	He married Maud Dickerson, daughter of John Benjamin Crook "Dick" Dickerson and Mary Ellen Williams, circa 1905. My preliminary research suggests their children were Daniel Loyd (1907-1959, unnamed in his birth record), Iris (c1909- , m. Alfred A Bader in Medina), Frank Durant (c1911-1983, m. Irene Carlton 1935 and perhaps Gladys/Alice Koger), Myra (1912-2000, m. Anton Philip Weiss, was informant on her mother's death certificate), Lyla (c1915- , perhaps m. Everett W Richardson and/or Anton P Weiss), Jean (1916- , m. Raymond C Miller), and Ben G Strawn (1919-1921), Ruth (1922-1972, m. Witcher, Johnson and/or Truelock and/or Gibbons). Married 5 years in the 1910 census. Loyd apparently m1 Annie Smith and had Lois Ann Strawn (1903-1982). Loyd then m2 Maud.4,5,1,3
Census1910*	Loyd and Maud appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 2, Runnels Co., Texas, enumerated 29 April 1910, as 40 yo retail merchant Loyd D & 35 yo wife Maude Strawn. Five of their children were listed as living with them: namely, 10 yo John S, 9 yo Richard T, 7 yo Viola L, 3 yo Daniel and 1.4 yo Iris Strawn. Loyd and Maude have been married 5 years with 2 born and 2 living, meaning John, Richard and Viola are from a prior marriage of Loyd's.3
Census1920	Loyd and Maud appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 1, Medina Co., Texas, enumerated 28 January 1920, as 50 yo farmer Loyd & 44 yo wife Maud Strawn. Seven of their children were listed as living with them: namely, 12 yo Dan, 11 yo Iris, 9 yo Frank, 7 yo Myra, 5 yo Lyla, 3.4 yo Jean and 0.1 yo Ben Strawn. All the kids were born in Texas.6
Census1930	Loyd and Maud appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Sabinal, Uvalde Co., Texas, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 60 sewing maching agent Loyd G & 54 yo wife Maude Strawn. Four of their daughters were listed as living with them: namely, 17 yo Myra, 15 yo Lyla, 13 yo Jean and 7 yo Ruth Strawn.7
Census1940	Loyd and Maud appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 4, Medina Co., Texas, enumerated 23 April 1940, as 70 yo L G & 64 yo wife Maude D Strawn. One daughter 16 yo Ruth Strawn was listed as living with them.8
Death*	Loyd died on 25 January 1945 at age 75.2
Burial*	He was buried at Hondo Cemetery in Hondo, Medina Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Mittie Belle Berry¹

Last Edited

16 Mar 2023

Birth*	Mittie was born on 22 June 1888 in Texas, d/o Henry Stanford Berry & Kitty Elizabeth Pelt.2
Marriage*	She married Walter Scott Dickerson, son of John Benjamin Crook "Dick" Dickerson and Mary Ellen Williams, circa 1906. Married 4 years with 0 born & 0 living in the 1910 census. Issue per Find A Grave was Maurine Dickerson (1911-1983). She was the informant on her father's death certificate.3,1
Census1910*	Mittie and Walter appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 1, Hamilton Co., Texas, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 28 yo mail carrier Walter & 24 yo wife Minta Dickerson.3
Census1920	Mittie and Walter appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas, enumerated 12 January 1920, as 38 yo traveling salesman Walter S & 31 yo wife Mittie Dickerson. Their 8 yo daughter Maurine Dickerson was listed as living with them.4
Census1930	Mittie and Walter appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Munday, Knox Co., Texas, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 48 yo power company superintendent Walter S & 42 yo wife Mattie B Dickerson. Their 19 yo daughter Maurine H Dickerson was listed as living with them.5
Census1940	Mittie and Walter appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas, enumerated 3 April 1940, as 57 yo proprietor Walter & 51 yo wife Mamie Dickerson. Their 28 yo daughter Maurine Dickerson was listed as living with them.6
Death*	Mittie died on 21 April 1967 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 78.2
Burial*	She was buried at Cleburne Memorial Cemetery in Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas. Joint headstone (Walter, Mittie & Maurine) available at Find A Grave.2

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Ruby Lea Foster^1,2,3

Last Edited

31 Mar 2023

Birth*	Ruby was born circa 1894 in Texas. Her middle name Lea from Eustice's WWI draft card. No explanation for why it's the letter G in their marriage records.1,3
Marriage*	She married Eustice Edgar Dickerson, son of John Benjamin Crook "Dick" Dickerson and Mary Ellen Williams, on 11 March 1912 in Hill Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their only child was James Gordon Dickerson (1912- ).4,2,3
Residence*	Ruby and Eustice resided at 1628 W. 7th in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, before 12 September 1918. In the 1920 Ft. Worth city directory Eustice's occupation is stock dealer, Ruby's is Queen Theater organist. This is also his address on his WWI draft card.1,5
Census1920*	Ruby and Eustice appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at 1628 W. Seventh, enumerated 14 January 1920, as 34 yo livestock dealer E E & 25 yo wife Ruby Dickison. Their 7 yo son Jim was listed as living with them.3
Marr-Separate*	Eustice was apparently separated from her wife, Ruby Lea Foster in 1923. Ruby is in the 1923 Ft. Worth directory but Eustice is not.6
Census1930*	Ruby appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, enumerated 22 April 1930, as 34 widowed radio musician Ruby L Dickerson. Her 17 yo son James G Dickerson was listed as living with her.7

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Mildred Webber¹

Last Edited

31 Mar 2023

Birth*	Mildred was born circa 1906 in Illinois, d/o Fnu & Ida Webber.1
Marriage*	She married Eustice Edgar Dickerson, son of John Benjamin Crook "Dick" Dickerson and Mary Ellen Williams, between 1921 and 1940. No primary sources found. Marriage inferred from the 1940 census.1
Census1940*	Mildred and Eustice appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of East Saint Louis, Saint Clair Co., Illinois, enumerated 9 April 1940, as 54 yo stock yard order buyer E E & 34 yo wife Mildred Dickerson. Mildred's 57 yo mother Ida was living with them.1

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Stella Blanch Blain^1,2

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Stella was born in 1882 in Kansas, d/o C B Blain & F B Keenan.3,2,4
Marriage*	She married John Oliver Williams, son of Benjamin Franklin Williams and Laura George Hurst, on 15 June 1909 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California. My preliminary research suggests their children were Laura May (1911-1991, m. Frank Evans Terrell 1935 in CA), Doris Marie (1913-1986, m. Arthur Charles Quiggle 1936 in CA), and John Oliver Williams Jr. (1915-1917). The May 1910 census confirms married 0 years.2,5
Census1910*	Stella and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 12 May 1910, as 25 yo grocer John O & 27 yo wife Stella B Williams.6
Residence*	Stella and John resided at Box 361 in Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., California, on 12 September 1918.1
Census1920	Stella and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Duarte, Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated January 1920, as 34 yo deciduous fruit farmer John O & 37 yo wife Stella B Williams. Their daughters 8 yo Laura M and 6 yo Doris M Williams were listed as living with them.7
Census1930*	Stella appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., California, as 48 yo daughter Stella B Williams in the household of her parents Chester B & Florence B Blain. Stella's two daughters 18 yo Laura M and 17 yo Doris M Williams were listed as living with them.3
Census1940	Stella appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Monrovia Twp., Los Angeles Co., California, at Duarte PO, enumerated 10 April 1940, as 58 yo widowed citrus rancher Stella B Williams. Her 27 yo daughter Doris M Quiggle was listed as living with her, as well as Doris's husband Arthur and children Donnie M & Gary A Quiggle.8
Death*	Stella died in 1966.4
Burial*	She was buried at Live Oak Memorial Park in Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., California. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

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Bertha Ellen Shobe¹

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Bertha was born on 24 February 1893 in California, d/o William M Shobe & Marietta Virginia Morgan.2,1
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to George Carlton Williams, son of Benjamin Franklin Williams and Laura George Hurst, on 9 October 1909. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Merle Carl Williams (1910-1993, m. Juanita Jeanette Keating, res. Modesto in 1980).1
Census1910*	Bertha and George appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Duarte Pct., Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 28 April 1910, as 22 yo grocery salesman Carl G & 17 yo wife Bertha Williams.3
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Clarence E. Keller on 12 August 1918 at San Joaquin Co., California. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Jack Clifford Keller (1920-2017, m. Opal Beatrice Smith, res. Modesto in 1980). Both Clarence & Bertha were widowed when they married in 1918.4
Census1920*	Bertha and Clarence appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Newman, Stanislaus Co., California, enumerated 8 January 1920, as 37 yo Clarence & 26 yo wife Bertha E Keller. Bertha's 9 yo son Merle Williams was listed as living with them, as step-son, as well as one roomer.5
Census1930	Bertha appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California, at 301 Maple St., enumerated 15 April 1930, as 37 yo confectionary salesperson Bertha E Keller. Her sons 19 yo Merle W Keller (should be Williams), and 9 yo Jack C Keller were listed as living with her.6
Census1940*	Bertha appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California, enumerated April 1940, as 47 yo widowed women's apparel salesperson Bertha Keller. Her sons 19 yo Jack Keller & 29 yo Merle W Keller (should be Williams) were listed as living with her.7
Marriage*	Her third marriage was to Walter A. Shideler after April 1940, date based on Bertha being solo head of household in the 1940 census of this date.8
Death*	Bertha died on 2 December 1980 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 87.9,10,2
Burial*	She was buried at Acacia Memorial Park in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with her m3 husband Walter Shideler.2

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Mary E. Hargis¹

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20 Mar 2023

Birth*	Mary was born circa 1896 in Louisiana, d/o A J Hargis & Ella M Fitz.1,2
Marriage*	She married Benjamin Lindsey Williams, son of Benjamin Franklin Williams and Laura George Hurst, on 16 May 1919 in Los Angeles Co., California. There's another marriage record which may be this couple. See DC Marriages 1811-1950, entry for Benj Lindsey Williams and Mary E Hargis, 15 Feb 1919; citing p. 130, Records Office, Washington D.C; FHL microfilm 2,129,769. Why they'd get married in DC in February then again in Los Angeles in May is unknown. The DC record does not list parents so it's possible this is a different couple.1
Census1920*	Mary and Benjamin appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of 12th Twp., Kern Co., California, enumerated 23 January 1920, as 27 yo farmer Benjamin (indexed Buyrrin) & 23 yo wife Mary Williams.2

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Lulu Victoria Griffith¹

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6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Lulu was born on 21 December 1894 in Missouri, d/o Edmon Davis Griffith and Margaret Vandonia Zumwalt.2
Marriage*	She married Nolan Clark Williams, son of Benjamin Franklin Williams and Laura George Hurst, in 1920. Ancestry's Griffith Family Tree claims they had three children but provides no evidence in support. They were Margaret Ellen (1921-1921), Richard Nolan (1922-1923), and Robert Clark Williams (1925-1926). Lulu had m1 Burr Porter Baldwin in 1915. Burr died 1918. They had at least two children: namely, Harold and Eudora LaVerne Baldwin (m1 Audry Burris, m2 Frank Ross Judd). Lulu was living in Bakersfield in the 1920 census as HOH with the children.2
Residence*	Lulu and Nolan resided at 1028 K St. in Bakersfield, Kern Co., California, in 1927. Nolan's occupation was oil worker.3
Census1930*	Lulu appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Twp. 3, Kern Co., California, enumerated 24 May 1930, as 35 yo Lulu G Williams. Her children from her m1, Eudora and Harold Baldwin were listed as living with her. Husband Nolan is MIA.4
Census1940*	Lulu and Nolan appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Twp. 3, Kern Co., California, enumerated 10 April 1940, as 42 yo 'seamstress' Clark & 47 yo wife Lulu Williams. Step-children 23 yo Eudora and 21 yo Harold Baldwin from Lulu's first marriage are listed as living with them.5
Death*	Lulu died on 21 November 1974 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., California, at age 79.2
Burial*	She was buried at Union Cemetery in Bakersfield, Kern Co., California. Obit available at Find A Grave.2

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Shirley L. Lnu¹

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20 Mar 2023

Birth*	Shirley was born circa 1907 in California.1
Marriage*	She married Benjamin Lindsey Williams, son of Benjamin Franklin Williams and Laura George Hurst, circa 1929. In the 1930 census Shirley is 23 yo with first marriage at age 22. This is where I get ca 1929 for a date. Lindsey is 37 with first marriage at age 27. That works out to 1919 which matches other info for his m1 to Mary. Another point in favor of this marriage is that Lindsey is referred to as 'L B Williams of Visalia' in his mother's obit of 1939.1
Census1930*	Shirley and Benjamin appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Visalia, Tulare Co., California, enumerated 23 April 1930, as 37 yo farm laborer Lindsey & 23 yo wife Shirley L Williams. No kids.1
Census1940	Shirley and Benjamin appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Visalia, Tulare Co., California, enumerated 17 June 1940, as 47 yo rental industry retiree Lindsey & 33 yo wife Shirley L Williams.2

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Vivian L. Lnu^1,2

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29 Mar 2023

Birth*	Vivian was born circa 1894.2
Marriage*	She married Harry Hooks Blair, son of Daniel Ragsdale Blair and Minnie Guthrie, before 16 January 1920.2
Census1920	Vivian and Harry appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, enumerated 16 January 1920, as 32 yo oil supply accountant Harry & 36 yo wife Vivian Blair.2
Census1930*	Vivian and Harry appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 42 yo salesman Harry H & 37 yo wife Vivian L Blair.1

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Joseph Bennet Lowrey¹

Father	Joseph Meeks Lowrey2,1 b. 26 Jan 1868, d. 29 Mar 1950
Mother	Lucy Mildred Cox2,1 b. 6 Nov 1873, d. 25 Oct 1958

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8 Jul 2021

Birth*	Joseph, son of Joseph Meeks Lowrey and Lucy Mildred Cox, was born in March 1897 in Texas.1
Census1900	Joseph appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Joseph Meeks Lowrey and Lucy Mildred Cox, as 3 yo son Jos B Lowrey.1
Census1910	Joseph appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Joseph Meeks Lowrey and Lucy Mildred Cox, as 13 yo son Joe B Lowery.3
Census1920	Joseph appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Joseph Meeks Lowrey and Lucy Mildred Cox, as 22 yo son Joe B Lowrey.4
Death*	Joseph died on 6 January 1931 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, at age 33.5

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Mildred C. Lowrey¹

Father	Joseph Meeks Lowrey1 b. 26 Jan 1868, d. 29 Mar 1950
Mother	Lucy Mildred Cox1 b. 6 Nov 1873, d. 25 Oct 1958

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23 Sep 2021

Birth*	Mildred, daughter of Joseph Meeks Lowrey and Lucy Mildred Cox, was born on 23 May 1900 in Texas.1,2
Census1900	Mildred appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Joseph Meeks Lowrey and Lucy Mildred Cox, as 0.0 yo daughter Mildred C Lowrey.1
Census1910	Mildred appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Joseph Meeks Lowrey and Lucy Mildred Cox, as 9 yo daughter Mildred C Lowrey.3
Census1920	Mildred appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Joseph Meeks Lowrey and Lucy Mildred Cox, as 19 yo daughter Mildred Lowrey.4
Death*	Mildred died on 20 June 1927 at age 27.2
Burial*	She was buried at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas.2

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William Everett Blair^1,2

Father	John Keen Blair2 b. 21 Jan 1854, d. 13 Apr 1925
Mother	Emma Atkinson2 b. 17 Nov 1860, d. 26 Jan 1932

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5 Mar 2023

Birth*	William, son of John Keen Blair and Emma Atkinson, was born on 5 February 1885 in Texas.1,2
Census1900	William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grandview, Johnson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, John Keen Blair and Emma Atkinson, as 15 yo son Willie Blair.2
Census1910	William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Montgomery Co., Texas in the household of his parents, John Keen Blair and Emma Atkinson, as 25 yo son Will Blair.3
Census1920	William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Montgomery Co., Texas in the household of his parents, John Keen Blair and Emma Atkinson, as 34 yo son Will E Blair.4
Census1930*	William Everett Blair appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Rusk State Hospital for the Insane, Rusk, Cherokee Co., Texas, as 45 yo single patient Will E Blair.5
Death*	William died on 6 October 1935 at Rusk State Hospital in Rusk, Cherokee Co., Texas, at age 50, of chronic myocarditis & myocardial degeneration.6
BioNote*	Biography Note of 8 July 2021: Information from Will's death certificate: He was single. His job was laborer. His parents' names & birthstates are all 'DK' (don't know). I've found no evidence that he ever married. On 10 Sep 1918 his WWI draft card records he was completely disabled due to paralysis and that his nearest relative was Mrs. J. K. Blair of Fostoria, Texas. Fostoria was aka Clinesburg and was in Montgomery County. This jives with his parents' 1910 & 1920 censuses.6,1

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Anna Ethel Blair¹

Father	John Keen Blair2,1 b. 21 Jan 1854, d. 13 Apr 1925
Mother	Emma Atkinson2,1 b. 17 Nov 1860, d. 26 Jan 1932

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6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Anna, daughter of John Keen Blair and Emma Atkinson, was born on 14 August 1887 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas.3,4,5
Census1900	Anna appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grandview, Johnson Co., Texas in the household of her parents, John Keen Blair and Emma Atkinson, as 12 yo daughter Anna Blair.1
Marriage*	She married Luther William Allen on 7 November 1903 in San Augustine Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Irene Ethel (c1906-, m. Glenn Rose), Emma Mae (c1907-, m. Robert O Smith II), Willie Lee (dau, 1909-1930, m. E A Beeler), Luther Blair (1910-1967), Reba M (1912-2004, m. Comer Alexander Wall), Truett D (son, c1914- ), Johnie H (dau, c1917- ), Lester Eugene (1920-1921), Luther William Jr (1922-1951), and Joanna "Jody" Allen (1926-2015). Married 6 years with 3 born and 3 living (Irene, Emma and Willie L) in the 1910 census.6,7
Census1910	Anna appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Montgomery Co., Texas in the household of her parents, John Keen Blair and Emma Atkinson, as 23 yo daughter Anna Blair.8
Census1910*	Anna and Luther appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Montgomery Co., Texas, enumerated 10 May 1910, as 28 yo butcher L W & 22 yo wife Anna Allen. Three daughters were listed as living with them: namely, 5 yo Irene, 3 yo Emma and 1 yo Willie L Allen.7
Census1920	Anna and Luther appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Conroe, Montgomery Co., Texas, enumerated 30 January 1920, as 37 yo retail grocer Luther W & 32 yo wife Anna E Allen. Seven sons and daughters were listed as living with them: namely, 14 yo Irene E, 13 yo Emma, 11 yo Willie L, 9 yo Luther B, 7 yo Reba M, 5 yo Pruitt D and 3.4 John H (Joanna) Allen.9
Census1930	Anna and Luther appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Conroe, Montgomery Co., Texas, enumerated 28 April 1930, as 47 yo meat & grocery proprietor Luther (indexed Lutha) W & 42 yo wife Anna E Allen. Six of their children were living with them: 19 yo son Luther B, 17 yo Reba, 16 yo Truitt (Pruitt) D, 8 yo L W Jr and 3.11 yo Joe A Allen. Anna's 69 yo widowed mother Emma Blair was also listed as living with them.10
Census1940*	Anna appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Conroe, Montgomery Co., Texas, enumerated 5 April 1940, as 52 yo widow Anna Allen. Her 18 yo son L W and 13 yo daughter Joe Anna Allen were listed as living with her, as well as roomer Ophelia Parker.11
Death*	Anna died on 24 May 1951 at Montgomery County Hospital in Conroe, Montgomery Co., Texas, at age 63, of hypostatic pneumonia.3,5
Burial*	She was buried on 26 May 1951 at Oakwood Cemetery in Conroe, Montgomery Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave. The stone material and font match husband Luther's.2,5

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Luther William Allen¹

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6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Luther was born on 6 July 1882 in Alabama.2,3
Marriage*	He married Anna Ethel Blair, daughter of John Keen Blair and Emma Atkinson, on 7 November 1903 in San Augustine Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Irene Ethel (c1906-, m. Glenn Rose), Emma Mae (c1907-, m. Robert O Smith II), Willie Lee (dau, 1909-1930, m. E A Beeler), Luther Blair (1910-1967), Reba M (1912-2004, m. Comer Alexander Wall), Truett D (son, c1914- ), Johnie H (dau, c1917- ), Lester Eugene (1920-1921), Luther William Jr (1922-1951), and Joanna "Jody" Allen (1926-2015). Married 6 years with 3 born and 3 living (Irene, Emma and Willie L) in the 1910 census.4,5
Census1910*	Luther and Anna appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Montgomery Co., Texas, enumerated 10 May 1910, as 28 yo butcher L W & 22 yo wife Anna Allen. Three daughters were listed as living with them: namely, 5 yo Irene, 3 yo Emma and 1 yo Willie L Allen.5
Census1920	Luther and Anna appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Conroe, Montgomery Co., Texas, enumerated 30 January 1920, as 37 yo retail grocer Luther W & 32 yo wife Anna E Allen. Seven sons and daughters were listed as living with them: namely, 14 yo Irene E, 13 yo Emma, 11 yo Willie L, 9 yo Luther B, 7 yo Reba M, 5 yo Pruitt D and 3.4 John H (Joanna) Allen.6
Census1930	Luther and Anna appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Conroe, Montgomery Co., Texas, enumerated 28 April 1930, as 47 yo meat & grocery proprietor Luther (indexed Lutha) W & 42 yo wife Anna E Allen. Six of their children were living with them: 19 yo son Luther B, 17 yo Reba, 16 yo Truitt (Pruitt) D, 8 yo L W Jr and 3.11 yo Joe A Allen. Anna's 69 yo widowed mother Emma Blair was also listed as living with them.7
Death*	Luther died on 10 May 1934 at age 51.2
Burial*	He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Conroe, Montgomery Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave. The stone material and font match wife Anna's.2

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Ina Augusta "Gussie" Estes^1,2

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29 Mar 2023

Birth*	Ina was born in 1899 in Anahuac, Chambers Co., Texas, d/o William Anderson Estes & Mary Elizabeth Blume.3
Marriage*	She married John Holden Blair, son of Thomas Ragsdale Blair and Kate Purvis, 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).4,1,5,6,2
Census1930*	Ina and John 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.7
Census1940	Ina and John 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.8
Residence	Ina and John resided in Devers, Liberty Co., Texas, in 1942.9
Residence*	Ina and John resided at 115 Virginia in South Houston, Harris Co., Texas, before 10 February 1965.1,10
Death*	Ina died on 13 August 1976 in Pasadena, Harris Co., Texas.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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Cora Ilene Moore^1,2,3

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29 Mar 2023

Birth*	Cora was born on 11 June 1885.2
Marriage*	She married Norman Keen Furey, son of William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, on 1 March 1908 in Bowie Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their only child was William Charles Furey (1908-1910).1,4
Census1910*	Cora and Norman 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.5
Census1920	Cora and Norman 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.6
Death*	Cora died on 1 March 1967 at age 81.2
Burial*	She was buried at Woodmen Cemetery in De Kalb, Bowie Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Bess Long^1,2

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20 Mar 2023

Birth*	Bess was born on 14 June 1888, d/o Ambrose Bramlette Long & Mary Bassano.1
Marriage*	She married John McLeod Furey, son of William Norman Furey and Jessie Lucy Blair, 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 1917.3,2
Census1920*	Bess and John 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.4
Census1930	Bess and John 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.5
Census1940	Bess and John 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.6
Death*	Bess died on 20 February 1970 at age 81.1
Burial*	She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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