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Jessie Lnu¹

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Jessie was born on 5 August 1893 in Georgia.2,1
Marriage*	She married Claude Sylvester Woodward, son of John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, between 1910 and 1918.3,1
Residence*	Jessie and Claude resided at 909 Chestnut in Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, on 12 September 1918. Claude is bookkeeper for Naples Platter Grs. Co.4
Census1920*	Jessie and Claude appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Denison Ward 3, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 6 January 1920, as 35 yo wholesale grocer cashier & bookkeeper Claude S & 27 yo wife Jessie Woodward.1
Census1930	Jessie and Claude appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 45 yo wholesale grocer bookkeeper C S & 37 yo wife Jessie Woodward.5
Census1940	Jessie and Claude appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Niles Twp., Berrien Co., Michigan, as 54 yo brother-in-law Claude & 47 yo sister-in-law Jessie Woodward in the household of Charles & Zona Paty. Everything fits except who is Zona such that Claude and/or Jessie is an in-law? Jessie & Zona both born Georgia so perhaps they're sisters.6
Death	Jessie Lnu was the informant on her husband Claude Sylvester Woodward's death certificate on 17 February 1960; of cerebral hemorrhage.7,8
Death*	Jessie died on 5 July 1969 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 75.2
Burial*	She was buried at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan.2

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Maud Weir¹

Last Edited

29 Mar 2023

Birth*	Maud was born on 14 September 1892 in Roanoke, Denton Co., Texas, d/o Oscar Martin & Annie M Cather. Parents born AL & TN according to the 1910 census.1,2
Marriage*	She married Elmer Blair Woodward, son of John Claude Woodward and Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, on 15 June 1908 in Carter Co., Oklahoma. Married 2 years in 1910, first marriage for each. Carter County is across the border and one county west of Grayson, TX. Find A Grave claims married 1912.1,2,3
Census1910*	Maud and Elmer appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, as roomers 23 yo newspaper typesetter Elmer & 19 yo Maud Woodward in the household of Harvey A Waller.3

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Jennie B. Blair¹

Father	James Allen "Jim" Blair1 b. 24 Jul 1869, d. 30 Dec 1950
Mother	Amanda Melvina "Sammie" Oliphint1 b. 22 Sep 1872, d. 6 Jun 1950

Last Edited

23 Sep 2021

Birth*	Jennie, daughter of James Allen "Jim" Blair and Amanda Melvina "Sammie" Oliphint, was born on 5 March 1895 in Texas.2,3
Census1900	Jennie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Denison, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of her parents, James Allen "Jim" Blair and Amanda Melvina "Sammie" Oliphint, as 5 yo Jennie B Blair.3
Death*	Jennie died on 31 December 1900 at age 5. Obviously the death date on headstone is a problem. She's in the 1900 census so probably not die in 1899. Did grieving parents list their dead daughter six months after the fact, did stone cutter make an error, or is this the wrong person?.2
Burial*	She was buried at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Mariah S. Watson¹

Last Edited

7 Feb 2023

Birth*	Mariah was born on 6 July 1848 in Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, d/o William B Watson & Amanda Bagby.2,1
Marriage*	She married 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, on 16 September 1897 in Danville, Virginia. Mariah was widow and Charles was widower 3x. I'd be sceptical of this source but for fact it shows Charles' parents as Jno F & Christian Blair.3,1
Census1900*	Mariah and Charles appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 68 yo farmer C W & 51 yo wife Mariah S Blair. Two of Mariah's kids from prior marriage(s) were listed as living with them: namely, 29 yo Carrie McCrary and 23 yo Olive U Johnson.4
Death*	Mariah died on 28 April 1935 in Danville, Virginia, at age 86, of myocarditis.5

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Mattie Lucas^1,2

Last Edited

16 Mar 2023

Marriage*	She married Peter Hughes Williams, son of John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, on 16 April 1902 in Coleman, Coleman Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Jesse Long (1903-1963, res. Fort Worth 1946, perhaps m. Lorena M Lnu), John Robert (1904-1907), unnamed boy ( b. Santa Anna 10 Jun 1904), Lola Mae (1905-1962, m. Jerry J Vardeman, res. Bangs, TX 1946, issue Leta Geraldine and Bobby Dwane Vardeman), Raymond Fred (1907-1975, res. Odessa, TX 1946, perhaps m. Eula Sides), Glenn Aubrey (c1910-a1945, res. California 1946, perhaps m. L Pearl Lnu and had issue Virgie E and Glenda Sue Williams), Minnie M (1912-2005, m. George W Richardson, res. Lulling Aug 1946 as Mrs. Bill Richardson, issue Aubrey Darrel Richardson), Leta Gay (1914-1927), unnamed girl (b. near Santa Anna 04 Jan 1914), and Ruby Olivia Williams (1916-a1945, res. Abilene, TX 1946 as Mrs. Artie Barnett or Berry).3,1,2
Census1910*	Mattie and Peter appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 33 yo farmer Peter H & 30 yo wife Mattie Williams. Three sons and a daughter were living with them: namely, 7 yo Jesse, 4 yo Lola, 2 yo Raymond and 1 yo Aubrey.4
Census1920	Mattie and Peter appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 24 February 1920, as 43 yo farmer Peter H & 40 yo wife Mattie Williams. Seven children were living with them: namely, 16 yo Jesse L, 14 yo Lola M, 12 yo Raymond F, 10 yo Glenn A, 8 yo Minnie M, 6 yo Letagay and 4.10 yo Ruby O Williams. All the kids born TX.5
Census1930	Mattie and Peter appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 22 April 1930, as 53 yo farmer P H & 50 yo wife Mattie E Williams. Two children were living with them: namely, 21 yo Glenn A and 14 yo Ruby Williams.6
Census1940	Mattie and Peter appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 26 April 1940, as 63 yo Pete & 60 yo wife Mattie Williams. Their 24 yo daughter Ruby was listed as living with them. Also a boarder 74 yo widower John Ward.7
Death*	Mattie died after 29 August 1946. Peter is listed as married, not widowed, in his TX Deaths record. His Find A Grave obit says she survived him and was under medical treatment in an Abilene hospital due to a stroke.2,8

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William Franklin Holt¹

Last Edited

16 Mar 2023

Birth*	William was born on 24 August 1879 in Boone Co., Arkansas.2
Marriage*	He married Jessie Lee Williams, daughter of John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, 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).3,4,1
Census1910*	William and Jessie 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.4
Census1920	William and Jessie 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.5
Census1930	William and Jessie 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.6
Census1940	William and Jessie 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.7
Death*	William died on 29 April 1954 in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, at age 74.2
Burial*	He was buried at Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Maud Bell Lofton¹

Last Edited

16 Mar 2023

Birth*	Maud was born on 30 January 1887 in Bell Co., Texas, d/o James K. Lofton & Julia Elizabeth Smith.2
Marriage*	She married Henry Albert Williams, son of John William Williams and Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner, 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).3,4,1
Census1910*	Maud and Henry 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.5
Census1920	Maud and Henry 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.6
Census1930	Maud and Henry 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.7
Census1940	Maud and Henry 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.8
Death*	Maud died on 15 October 1967 in Cleveland, Coleman Co., Texas, at age 80.2
Burial*	She was buried at Cleveland Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Helen Irene Johnson^1,2

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Helen was born circa 1893 in New York.3,4
Marriage*	She married Peter Henry Turner, son of William Oliver Turner and Mary Dustin "Mollie" Allen, 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.5,3,2
Residence*	Helen and Peter 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.2
Census1920*	Helen and Peter 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.6
Census1930	Helen and Peter 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.3
Census1940	Helen and Peter 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.4

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Samuel Columbus Douglass¹

Last Edited

16 Mar 2023

Birth*	Samuel was born on 8 March 1877 in Searcy, White Co., Arkansas. Sam's WWI draft card gives date of 09 March. Find A Grave says Sharp County but I'm going with his death certificate.2,3,4
Marriage*	He married Emma Laura "Mimmie" Lowe, daughter of William Albert Lowe and Frances Harriet "Fannie" Turner, circa December 1909. My preliminary research suggests their children were William Edward (1910-1984), Victor Hearon (1911-2009, m. Elizabeth Wayman Robinson 1937), Roberta Barbara (1913-2009, m. Clarence Stanley Ten Eyke 1936), Virginia (1916-1990, m. Jerre Leslie Riordan 1941), Samuel Columbus Jr (1919-2004), Mary Carol (1923-2018, m. Norman Lindsey Casner Jr), and James Gordon Douglass (1929-1929).      Secondary sources for this marriage are abundant. Birth records for their children Roberta, Virginia, Samuel and James all mention Sam & Emma by name. Emma's death certificate shows her surname as Douglass. Finally Sam's WWI draft card shows Emmy Lara Douglass as his nearest relative. Find A Grave has memorials for the following children, all of whom I've found in one or more censuses: namely, William Edward, Victor Hearon, Roberta Barbara, Virginia, Samuel Thomas, Mary Carol and James Gordon Douglass. They'd been married 0.4 years in the 1910 census.5,1,6
Census1910*	Samuel and Emma appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 3, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 33 yo merchant Samuel C & 21 yo school teacher wife Emma L Douglas.6
Residence*	Samuel and Emma resided in Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., Texas, on 12 September 1918.4
Census1920	Samuel and Emma appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 1, Pecos Co., Texas, enumerated 7 February 1920, as 42 yo lumber yard salesman Samuel C & 31 yo wife Emma L Douglas. Their children 9 yo Edward, 8 yo Victor, 6 yo Roberta, 4 yo Virginia and 0.10 yo Jessie W Douglas were listed as living with them.7
Census1930	Samuel and Emma appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., Texas, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 53 yo lumber company manager Sam C & 41 yo wfie Emma Douglas. Six of their children were listed as living with them: namely, 19 yo Edward, 18 yo Victor, 17 yo Roberta, 14 yo Virginia, 11 yo Samuel and 7 yo Mary C Douglas.8
Census1940	Samuel and Emma appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, enumerated 3 April 1940, as 63 yo bookkeeper Sam C Sr & 51 yo wife Emma Douglass. Their children Sam Jr and Mary Carol Douglass were listed as living with them.9
Death*	Samuel died on 31 May 1946 in El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 69.2,3
Burial*	He was buried at Restlawn Memorial Park in El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas. Headstone & portrait photos available at Find A Grave.3

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Olean Mabel Ward^1,2

Last Edited

10 Feb 2023

Birth*	Olean was born on 18 June 1892 in Sidney, Comanche Co., Texas.2
Marriage*	She married Elvin Crockett Lowe, son of William Albert Lowe and Frances Harriet "Fannie" Turner, on 4 December 1915 in Blanket, Brown Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Elvin Ward (1916-1972, m. Joyce Ann Wadley), and Charles William Lowe (1932-1992, m. Francis Ann Perkins 1954). Find A Grave lists another child, Mary Etta Fox Beach, not daughter of Elvin. Whether Olean was married before or after Elvin is unclear.3,2,1
Census1920*	Olean and Elvin appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Italy, Ellis Co., Texas, enumerated 19 January 1920, as 28 yo printer Elvin C & 28 yo wife Oline Lowe. Their 3.2 yo son Ward was listed as living with them.4
Census1930	Olean and Elvin appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bangs, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 39 yo newspaper printer Elvin C & 38 yo wife Olean M Lowe. Their 13 yo son Alvin (Elvin) was listed as living with them.5
Census1940	Olean and Elvin appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Lometa, Lampasas Co., Texas, enumerated 10 April 1940, as 48 yo newspaper editor Elvin C & 48 yo wife Olean Lowe. Their sons 23 yo Ward and 7 yo Charles were listed as living with them.6
Death*	Olean died on 27 September 1989 in Lometa, Lampasas Co., Texas, at age 97.2
Burial*	She was buried at Lometa Cemetery in Lometa, Lampasas Co., Texas.2
BioNote*	Biography Note of 1989: Following copied from obit included in Olean's Find A Grave memorial, LAMPASAS DISPATCH RECORD Monday, October 30, 1989 Graveside services for Olean M. Lowe, 97, a former co-owner of THE LOMETA REPORTER and THE LAMPASAS DISPATCH, were held Sunday afternoon at Lometa City Cemetery. Mrs. Lowe died Friday at Rollins-Brook Hospital. The widow of the late E.C. Lowe, longtime owner, publisher and editor of THE LOMETA REPORTER, Mrs. Lowe was the mother of the late Ward Lowe, one of the founders of THE LAMPASAS DISPATCH and later longtime editor and publisher of THE LAMPASAS DISPATCH and THE LAMPASAS RECORD, which merged in recent years into the LAMPASAS DISPATCH RECORD. Born June 18, 1892, in Sidney, Texas, Mrs. Lowe married E.C. Lowe Dec. 4, 1915, in Blanket, Texas. Mrs. Lowe had been a Lampasas County resident since 1934.2

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Lewis Jenkins Duke¹

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Marriage*

He married Mary Frances "Fannie" Lowe, daughter of William Albert Lowe and Frances Harriet "Fannie" Turner, in 1937 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas. They divorced about a year later.1

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Al Johnson¹

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

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Fnu Lnu¹

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

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August Wilhelm Baker¹

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

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Harmon Albert Perry¹

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

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Bess Owens¹

Last Edited

20 Mar 2023

Birth*	Bess was born in 1893.2
Marriage*	She married Eugene Turner Simpson, son of James Davis Simpson and Lula Etta Turner, on 5 November 1913 in Anson, Jones Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their children were James Eugene (1914- , res. Nacogdoches, TX 1977), Dale Owens (1916-2006, m. Betty Ellen Harter, res. Rockwall, TX 1977), Jackson M "Jack" (c1917- , res. Tulsa, OK 1977), and Henry D Simpson (c1920- , res. Perry, OK 1977).3,4,1
Census1920*	Bess and Eugene appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Stamford, Jones Co., Texas, enumerated 10 January 1920, as 29 yo cashier Eugene T & 26 yo wife Bess Simpson. Three sons were listed as living with them: namely, 5 yo James E, 3 yo Dale O and 2 yo Jackson M Simpson. Bess's sister 23 yo Jane(?) Irene Owens was also living with them.5
Census1930	Bess and Eugene appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of McKinney, Collin Co., Texas, enumerated 4 April 1930, as 40 yo cotton mill ginner Eugene T & 35 yo wife Bessie Simpson. Four sons were listed as living with them: namely, 15 yo James E, 14 yo Dale O and 12 yo Jack M and 10 yo Henry D Simpson.6
Census1940	Bess and Eugene appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of McKinney, Collin Co., Texas, enumerated 4 April 1940, as 49 yo cashier Eugene T & 46 yo wife Bess Simpson. Their 20 yo son Henry was listed as living with them.7
Death*	Bess died in 1975.2
Burial*	She was buried at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Ethel Ima Bible¹

Last Edited

29 Mar 2023

Birth*	Ethel was born on 7 October 1913.2
Marriage*	She married James F. Simpson Jr., son of James Davis Simpson and Lula Etta Turner, circa 1929. My preliminary research suggests their children were Sybil (1929- ), and James Thomas Simpson (1931-1956). They had been married one year in the 1930 census based on ages at first marriage.1
Census1930*	Ethel and James appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Melvin, McCulloch Co., Texas, enumerated 5 April 1930, as 20 yo telephone operator James F & 16 yo wife Ima Simpson. Their 0.11 yo daughter Sybil Simpson was listed as living with them. Second family in same household was Raleigh & Myrtle Bible and their three kids. Raleigh is 28 yo and has a daughter named Ima so is perhaps a brother to our Ethel Ima.3
Census1940	Ethel and James appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 25 April 1940, as 30 yo cotton ginner James & 26 yo wife Ina Simpson. Their 10 yo daughter Sybil and 9 yo son James Lou Simpson were listed as living with them.4
Death*	Ethel died on 13 June 1984 at age 70.2
Burial*	She was buried at Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave. Note the material and font match her husband's though they are not currently linked.2

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Ernest Carl "Ernie" Blair^1,2

Father	Edgar Elisha Blair2 b. 2 Jul 1874, d. 17 Dec 1949
Mother	Ola Matilda Edwards2 b. 4 Oct 1885, d. 30 Oct 1934

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Ernest, son of Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, was born on 4 December 1908 in Carrizozo, Lincoln Co., New Mexico. The 1910 census suggests born Dec '09 to Jan '10 in NM.3,1,2
Move*	Ernest moved his residence from New Mexico to Arizona in 1909.4
Census1910	Ernest appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona in the household of his parents, Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, as 1.4 yo Earnest C Blair.2
Census1920	Ernest appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wellton, Yuma Co., Arizona in the household of his parents, Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, as 11 yo son Ernest C Blair.5
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Mamie Gladys Davis between 1927 and 1928. My preliminary research suggests their children were Ethel Royce (1928-2013, b. Eastland Co, TX, m. Rae Rear, res. Bellflower, CA in 1972), Ernest Carl Jr. (1930- , b. Eastland Co, TX, res Rialto, CA in 1972), Donnie Ray (1932-2005, b. Eastland Co, TX, res. San Francisco in 1972), and Jimmy Donald Blair (1934-1935, b. Ranger, Eastland Co, TX). Married 2 years in the 1930 census. Ernie Jr may have married Betty Jane Fay, later divorcing her in San Bernardino, CA. Mamie m2 Blanton Crabb in 1935. I've found no divorce record for Ernest & Mamie.6,7,8
Census1930*	Ernest and Mamie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Ranger, Eastland Co., Texas, enumerated 10 April 1930, as 21 yo tank car painter Ernest C & 20 yo wife Gladis M Blair. Their 2 yo daughter Ethel R Blair was listed as living with them.9
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Gertrude M. McKenna before 2 April 1940.10
Census1940*	Ernest and Gertrude appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Huntington Park, Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 2 April 1940, as 31 yo painting contractor Ernest & 36 yo wife Gertrude Blair. Their children 9 yo Ernest and 8 yo Donnie Ray Blair were listed as living with them, as well as step-children 12 yo John, 11 yo Dorothy, 9 yo Mickey, and 5 yo Norman Mugleston.10
Marriage*	His third marriage was to Laura E. Lnu on 31 October 1950 at Maricopa Co., Arizona. Both parties claimed not to have been divorced in Arizona in the past 12 months on their marriage affadavit.11,12,13,4
Residence*	Ernest and Laura resided in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, in 1956, Ernest was a yardman for the Southern Pacific Railroad.13
Occupation*	Ernest was a retired switchman for the Southern Pacific Railroad according to his obit in 1972.4
Death*	Ernest died on 22 December 1972 at Carl Hayden Hospital in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 64, of injuries from an auto accident.4,1
Burial*	He was buried on 26 December 1972 at Glendale Memorial Park in Glendale, Maricopa Co., Arizona. Portrait but no headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1,4

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Frank Kenneth Blair^1,2

Father	Edgar Elisha Blair3,2 b. 2 Jul 1874, d. 17 Dec 1949
Mother	Ola Matilda Edwards3,2 b. 4 Oct 1885, d. 30 Oct 1934

Last Edited

19 Jul 2022

Birth*	Frank, son of Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, was born on 10 May 1910 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona. His Find A Grave entry says 11 May but the headstone only says 1910 so no idea where that came from. We'll stick with the TX Deaths record for now.1,4
Census1920	Frank appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wellton, Yuma Co., Arizona in the household of his parents, Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, as 9 yo son Frank Blair.2
Marriage*	He married Viola Mae Blackwell on 21 July 1928 in Stephens Co., Texas.5
Death*	Frank died on 6 August 1928 in Ranger, Eastland Co., Texas, at age 18, of appendicitis.6,1,4
Burial*	He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger, Eastland Co., Texas. Headstone & portrait photos available at Find A Grave. Frank's father, brother Tom Walton, nephew Jimmie Donald Blair, and probably step-mother Annie Mae Morrow Blair are also buried in this cemetery.4

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Ola Jane Blair^1,2

Father	Edgar Elisha Blair3,4 b. 2 Jul 1874, d. 17 Dec 1949
Mother	Ola Matilda Edwards3,4 b. 4 Oct 1885, d. 30 Oct 1934

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Ola, daughter of Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, was born on 27 November 1911 in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona Territory. Her obit calls it Arizona Indian Territory. Her middle name typically spelled Jane but Find A Grave & her obit spell it Jayne even though her headstone says only Ola.5,1
Census1920	Ola appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wellton, Yuma Co., Arizona in the household of her parents, Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, as 8 yo daughter Ola Blair.2
Marriage*	She married J. Wright "Guy" Robinson on 9 September 1929 in Walters, Cotton Co., Oklahoma. My preliminary research suggests their children were Bobbie Nell (1931-1931), Robbie Dean (1933-1933), Guyrene Norma (1933-1994, m. Fnu Rogers), and Bettie Joyce Robinson (?-a1996, m. Jesse Mitchell Miner 1956, res. White Settlement, TX in 1997).6,1,7
Residence*	Ola and J. resided in Eastland, Eastland Co., Texas, between 1929 and 1987.1
Census1930*	Ola and J. appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Eastland, Eastland Co., Texas, at 611 S. Dixie, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 21 yo state highway truck driver Guy & 18 yo wife Ola Robertson.8
Census1940	Ola and J. appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Eastland, Eastland Co., Texas, at 1310 S. Green St., enumerated 24 April 1940, as 30 yo commercial truck driver Guy & 28 yo wife Ola Jane Robinson. Their daughters 6 yo Norma and 4 yo Betty Joyce Robinson were listed as living with them, as well as Ola's 15 yo sister Eula Blair.9
Death	Ola Jane Blair was the informant on her brother Sgt. Thomas Walton "Buck" Blair's death certificate on 28 March 1952.10,11,12
Move*	Ola moved her residence from Eastland to Fort Worth in 1987.1
Death*	Ola died on 25 May 1997 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 85.1
Burial*	She was buried on 28 May 1997 at Eastland City Cemetery in Eastland, Eastland Co., Texas. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband Guy.13,1

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Sgt. Thomas Walton "Buck" Blair^1,2

Father	Edgar Elisha Blair3,4 b. 2 Jul 1874, d. 17 Dec 1949
Mother	Ola Matilda Edwards3,4 b. 4 Oct 1885, d. 30 Oct 1934

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Thomas, son of Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, was born on 10 May 1913 in Rillito, Pima Co., Arizona. His WWII draft card gives his middle name as Waldron, but all other primary sources show it as Walton. His sister Ola was informant on his death record and said he was born in Ranger, TX (where he was buried) but his military headstone app and two censuses say AZ.5,1,2
Census1920	Thomas appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wellton, Yuma Co., Arizona in the household of his parents, Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, as 6 yo son Thomas W Blair.4
Census1930	Thomas appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 2, Eastland Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, as 16 yo son Thomas (unreadable initial) Blair.6
Milit-BegE*	Sgt. Thomas Walton "Buck" Blair entered into the military at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, on 28 February 1941, as a private. His civilian occupation was painter. He was single without dependents heading for the Phillipines.7
Family*	Thomas's family Following per Ancestry's Lyn Blair Tree without citation: Buck m. Roberta Fay Prievo in 1942 in San Antonio. FamilySearch (ID no. K8TW-5BZ) says the same thing, also without citation. Buck was single in his WWII enlistment record of 1941, but divorced in his 1952 death record. Roberta, if this is the same woman, was married in her 1943 WWII enlistment record as Roberta F Blair. She has a divorce record showing she married Glen M Welch in 1957 and divorced him in 1973 so any marrige to Buck should have happened between 1941 when he enlisted and 1943 when she enlisted. Their divorce would have been sometime before his death in 1952. Roberta's SS Apps entry lists five surnames - Prievo, Blair, Hooten, Throneberry, and Welch - so apparently she did marry a Mr. Blair at some point, but whether he was this Blair is unclear. Roberta's Find A Grave memorial is may be no. 140733482. I've been unable to find any marriage or divorce record for Buck and Roberta.
Milit-Service*	Sgt. Thomas Walton "Buck" Blair served as Sergeant with the 521st Army Signal Corps during WWII between 1941 and 1945.5
Death*	Thomas died on 28 March 1952 at Dublin Hospital in Dublin, Erath Co., Texas, at age 38. He died of a gunshot wound to the head. His death certificate says he was a painter, and divorced.2,1,5
Burial*	He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger, Eastland Co., Texas. Headstone & portrait photos available at Find A Grave.1

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GySgt. Edgar Elisha "Ed" Blair Jr.^1,2

Father	Edgar Elisha Blair3 b. 2 Jul 1874, d. 17 Dec 1949
Mother	Ola Matilda Edwards3 b. 4 Oct 1885, d. 30 Oct 1934

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6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Edgar, son of Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, was born on 28 November 1921 in Texas. He's Edgar Jr. at Ancestry, Edgar III at FamilySearch.1,3
Census1930	Edgar appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 2, Eastland Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, as 8 yo son Edgar E Blair.3
Milit-Service*	GySgt. Edgar Elisha "Ed" Blair Jr. served as a Corporal with the US Marine Corps during WWII and the Korean War between 1939 and 1947. He enlisted 01 Mar 1939 and was discharged 07 Mar 1947. His headstone inscription first lists him as Corporal USMC, then as Gunnery Sergeant USMC.4,1
Census1940*	Edgar appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Pearl Harbor, Honolulu Co., Hawaii, at the Marine Barracks, enumerated 1 April 1940, as 19 yo Edgar E Blair Jr.5
Milit-Service	GySgt. Edgar Elisha "Ed" Blair Jr. served again with the US Marines Corps between 1956 and 1959. He enlisted 08 Mar 1956 and was discharged 31 May 1959.4
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Dorothy P. Paulding on 8 November 1968 at Carson City, Nevada.6,7
Marr-Divorce*	Edgar was divorced from Dorothy P. Paulding at California in September 1969.7
Residence*	Edgar resided in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California, on 28 May 1997.2
Death*	Edgar died on 15 April 2003 at age 81.1
Burial*	He was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, San Mateo Co., California, in Section L Site 5638. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Eula Pauline "Polly" Blair^1,2

Father	Edgar Elisha Blair3 b. 2 Jul 1874, d. 17 Dec 1949
Mother	Ola Matilda Edwards3 b. 4 Oct 1885, d. 30 Oct 1934

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13 Dec 2024

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William A. "Billie Joe" Blair^1,2

Father	Edgar Elisha Blair3,2 b. 2 Jul 1874, d. 17 Dec 1949
Mother	Ola Matilda Edwards3,2 b. 4 Oct 1885, d. 30 Oct 1934

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14 Oct 2022

Birth*	William, son of Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, was born on 10 November 1927 in Ranger, Eastland Co., Texas.4,5
Census1930	William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 2, Eastland Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, as 2 yo son Willie A Blair.2
Census1940	William appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 2, Eastland Co., Texas in the household of his father, Edgar Elisha Blair, as 12 yo son Billie Joe Blair.1
Milit-Service*	William A. "Billie Joe" Blair served with the US Navy during WWII between 1941 and 1945. Service based on his military headstone at Find A Grave.5
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Mary Jeanette Collins on 6 September 1947 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California. My preliminary research suggests their children were William Joseph (1947-2019), James Jonathan (1949-1997), Meredith ( -a2018, m. Conrad Rond, res. St. George, UT in 2019), Dorian ( -a2018, m. Dennis McBride, res. Oregon City, OR in 2019), and Frank Blair ( -a2018, res. Catalina Island, CA in 2019). Mary Jeanette had m1 A. L. Eugene Brown in 1942 in Clark Co., Washington.6,7,8
Residence*	William and Mary resided at 219 Cottonwood Dr. in Vallejo, Solano Co., California, in 1959.9
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Lavetta Mae Duncan on 9 July 1971 at Carson City, Nevada. Billie Joe's Find A Grave entry says he was predeceased by his wife Lavetta and a son James Blair.10,5
Residence*	William resided in Murfreesboro, Pike Co., Arkansas, on 28 May 1997.11
Death*	William died on 30 January 2003 in Murfreesboro, Pike Co., Arkansas, at age 75.5
Burial*	He was buried at Murfreesboro Cemetery in Murfreesboro, Pike Co., Arkansas. Headstone & joint headstone photos available at Find A Grave.5

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Lavetta Mae Duncan¹

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14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Lavetta was born in 1924, d/o Thomas N & Viola Duncan. Her middle name is given in the 1940 census with her parents in Kimberley, Pike, Arkansas.2
Marriage*	She married William A. "Billie Joe" Blair, son of Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, on 9 July 1971 in Carson City, Nevada. Billie Joe's Find A Grave entry says he was predeceased by his wife Lavetta and a son James Blair.3,1
Death*	Lavetta died on 8 August 1998.2
Burial*	She was buried at Murfreesboro Cemetery in Murfreesboro, Pike Co., Arkansas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Annie Mae Hurst

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11 Mar 2024

Birth*	Annie was born on 22 March 1877 in Houston Co., Texas.1
Census1900*	Annie and Edgar appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 5 June 1900, as 25 yo farmer Edward & 25 yo wife Annie M Blair. Their children Edna M. and Gracie were listed as living with them.2
Death*	Annie died on 28 September 1953 in Ranger, Eastland Co., Texas, at age 76.1
BioNote*	Biography Note: [Annie Mae's Find A Grave bio reads, Daughter of Allen E. Morrow and Nancy Mahala Hallmark. Married 1st Alex Walter "Bud" Paulson. Their children were Nellie Mae, Robert Lee "Dick", Zula Belle and William Bud. After death of her husband Alex Walter, she married 2nd Hallmark Crowson. After his death she married Jim Arnold. She later married a Mr. Davenport and last a Mr. Blair. Her death certificate states she was a widow. See my ResearchNote attached to husband EE Blair for explanation of how I arrived at this marriage.1

Children with an unknown spouse:

Edna M. Blair2 b. Jun 1897 Gracie Blair2 b. Feb 1900

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Mamie Gladys Davis¹

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6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mamie was born on 26 February 1910 in Goldthwaite, Mills Co., Texas, d/o James M Davis & Ana P Venable.2,3
Marriage*	She married Ernest Carl "Ernie" Blair, son of Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, between 1927 and 1928. My preliminary research suggests their children were Ethel Royce (1928-2013, b. Eastland Co, TX, m. Rae Rear, res. Bellflower, CA in 1972), Ernest Carl Jr. (1930- , b. Eastland Co, TX, res Rialto, CA in 1972), Donnie Ray (1932-2005, b. Eastland Co, TX, res. San Francisco in 1972), and Jimmy Donald Blair (1934-1935, b. Ranger, Eastland Co, TX). Married 2 years in the 1930 census. Ernie Jr may have married Betty Jane Fay, later divorcing her in San Bernardino, CA. Mamie m2 Blanton Crabb in 1935. I've found no divorce record for Ernest & Mamie.1,4,5
Census1930*	Mamie and Ernest appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Ranger, Eastland Co., Texas, enumerated 10 April 1930, as 21 yo tank car painter Ernest C & 20 yo wife Gladis M Blair. Their 2 yo daughter Ethel R Blair was listed as living with them.6
Death*	Mamie died on 18 May 1977 in San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 67.7

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Carles William Richardson^1,2

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8 Oct 2022

Birth*	Carles was born on 13 February 1902 in Tennessee, s/o Robert Harrison Richardson & Mary Helen Hogan. Aka Charles, Carlos.3
Marriage*	He married Nancy "Billie Jo" Irick, daughter of Ulysses S. Grant "Gree" Irick and Emma Blair, before 1927, date based on birthyear of eldest child in the 1940 census. My preliminary research suggests their children were Jack Charles (1925-1946), Joe Billy (1927-1993), and Helen I Richardson (c1940- ).1,2
Census1940*	Carles and Nancy appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Colbert Twp., McClain Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 24 April 1940, as 38 yo farmer William C & 33 yo wife Billie Joe Richardson. Their children 14 yo Jack C, 13 yo Joe B, and 0.5 yo Helen I Richardson were listed as living with them.2
Death*	Carles died on 12 March 1949 in Oklahoma at age 47. He 'was killed instantly when he lost control of his car and it ran into an embankment'.4,3
Burial*	He was buried on 13 March 1949 at Green Hill Cemetery, McClain Co., Oklahoma. Find A Grave provides photo of his headstone.3

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William Jefferson "Billy" Argo¹

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8 Oct 2022

Birth*	William was born on 8 May 1902 in Durant, Bryan Co., Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), s/o Thomas Argo & Ruth Nance. His age of 24 in his 1928 marriage to Lillian suggests ca. 1904. His headstone reads 1902.2,3,1,4
Marriage*	He married Nancy "Billie Jo" Irick, daughter of Ulysses S. Grant "Gree" Irick and Emma Blair, on 31 October 1953 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California. Billy had m1 Lillian Margueritte Landrum in 1928.1
Residence*	William and Nancy resided at 1501 Pollard Ave. in Santa Ana, Orange Co., California, in 1956.5
Death*	William died on 19 October 1975 in Orange Co., California, at age 73.3,4
Burial*	He was buried at El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest, Orange Co., California. Find A Grave provides photo of his headstone. Find A Grave shows no other Argos in this cemetery as of 13 Sep 2021.4

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Mabel Bell Gillis¹

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10 Sep 2021

Birth*	Mabel was born circa 1911 in California, d/o M Gillis.1,2
Marriage*	She married Gree Irick Jr., son of Ulysses S. Grant "Gree" Irick and Emma Blair, on 15 January 1928 at the bride's home in Grady Co., Oklahoma. My preliminary research suggests their children were Daisy J (1929-1931), Larry Wayne (1931-1993), Bert Edward (1935-2017, m. Yvonne Darlene Olson 1955 in Los Angeles), and Barbara Irick (1936-1996).1
Census1930	Mabel and Gree appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Lindsay Twp., Garvin Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 17 April 1930, as 26 yo farm laborer Grady Boide & 19 yo wife Mabel Irick. Their 0.10 yo daughter Daisy J Irick was listed as living with them. The name Grady is struck out with Boide added after it.2
Census1940*	Mabel and Gree appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Glendora, Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 11 April 1940, as 35 yo owner/operator of a gas station Gree & 29 yo wife Mabel B Irick. Their children 8 yo L Wayne, 4 yo Bert, and 4 yo Barbara Irick were listed as living with them, as well as 31 yo sister-in-law Anna E Isbell Atkins and her four children as nieces and nephews.3
Residence*	Mabel and Gree resided at 5148 N. Bleecker in Baldwin Park, Los Angeles Co., California, in 1955. Gree is a plumber. There are two separate addresses listed, the one shown here under Gree's entry, which may be his plumbing shop, and 3578 N. Baldwin Pk under Mabel's entry. Both have the 'h' indicting home. Perhaps they were living apart.4

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