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Edgar Nye Lee^1,2

Father	Prof. William A. Lee2 b. 5 Dec 1869, d. 28 Mar 1918
Mother	Jewel Ruth Blair3,2 b. 20 Jul 1880, d. 18 Jul 1963

Last Edited

19 Jul 2022

Birth*	Edgar, son of Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, was born on 8 December 1898 in Dodd City, Fannin Co., Texas.4,2,1
Census1900	Edgar appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, as 1 yo son Edgar Lee.2
Census1910	Edgar appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, as 12 yo son Edgar N Lee.5
Residence*	Edgar resided in The Philippines from 4 January 1918 to 4 April 1918.6
Residence	Edgar resided in Hong Kong, China, from 6 April 1918 to 14 September 1920.6
BioNote*	Biography Note: Edgar's passport applications provide a wealth of interesting information about this man. There are three of them in FamilySearch, dated 1919, 1920 and 1922. There's also a ship passenger list record from 1921. 1919 passport: confirms his birth date & location. His father was William Addison Lee who died before this application. His prior passport no. 7438 was issued at Manila, Phillipines on 2 Apr 1918. His legal domicile is Hong Kong, his permanent residence is Bonham, TX. He left the US on 5 Dec 1917 arriving Hong Kong on 9 Apr 1918. His residences outside the US include, * Manila, P.I., Jan thru Apr 1918. * Foochow, China, Apr thru Sep 1918. * Hong Kong, 23 Sep 1918 to present. He needed the new passport for commercial business in China, Japan and Indochina. 1920 passport: is nearly identical to his 1919 application. He's now importing for Standard Oil. These passports are more like what we might call a visa today. On page two it says, "Applicant requests that his passport be made good for ONE YEAR as he will be stationed for at least six months at a station seven hundred miles from the nearest American consulate". 1921 passenger list: shows Edgar Nye Lee departing Hong Kong on S.S. Empress of Russia, 28 Apr 1921, scheduled to arrive Vancouver, BC on 16 May 1921. It confirms birth date, place and permanent residence in Bonham. 1922 passport: is on a new form. It again confirms birth and his father. He last left the US on 1 Oct 1921 (he'd been home less than 5 months) for Singapore. He is heading back to Singapore and expects to be home within two years.4,7,8
Occupation*	Edgar was an 'assistant' for Standard Oil Co. of NY on 29 March 1919 at Hong Kong, British Empire Colony.4
Residence	Edgar resided in Haiphong, Indochina, on 16 September 1920.6
Arrivals*	Edgar Nye Lee arrived at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on 16 May 1921, from Hong Kong aboard ship Empress of Russia, enroute to the US., The Ocean Arrivals database says he arrived at St. John, New Brunswick (now Newfoundland) on this date but that makes little sense. The Empress of Russia was a Canadian Pacific ship and the departure from Hong Kong makes Vancouver much more likely. The images attached to the two databases leave resolution of this unclear.9,10
Marriage*	He married Dr. Ambra Pauline Biggs on 1 January 1923 at The Cathedral of St. Andrew in Singapore.11,12
Arrivals	Edgar Nye Lee arrived at New York City, New York Co., New York, on 9 December 1924, from Liverpool, England, aboard ship Carmania., His address in the US was 1415 W. 69th, Los Angeles.13
Death*	Edgar died on 24 March 1927 at General Hospital in Straits Settlement, Singapore, at age 28, due to fractured skull from a fall from upper storey of Raffles Hotel.12,1
Burial*	He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave. Note also same family headstone "Lee", same material and font as his parents. No obit or other info at Find A Grave. The Singapore record says he was cremated and ashes turned over to his wife Ambra Pauline Lee. His mother Mrs. Ruth Lee was informed of his death by telegraph.1,12

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Joe Lilburn Lee^1,2

Father	Prof. William A. Lee2 b. 5 Dec 1869, d. 28 Mar 1918
Mother	Jewel Ruth Blair2 b. 20 Jul 1880, d. 18 Jul 1963

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Joe, son of Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, was born on 12 September 1899 in Texas. His WWI draft record gives date of 13 Sep.1,3,2
Census1900	Joe appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 8, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, as 0.8 yo son Joe Lee.2
Census1910	Joe appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, as 10 yo son Joe L Lee.4
Marriage*	He married Ruth Lnu before 12 September 1918. Nearest relative on Joe's WWI draft registration is 'Mrs. Ruth Lee, wife'.3
Residence*	Joe and Ruth resided at RFD 1 in Lamasco, Fannin Co., Texas, on 12 September 1918.3
Death*	Joe died on 23 April 1923 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 23, killed in an auto accident. His unnamed wife accompanied the casket back to Honey Grove for burial.1
Burial*	He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Texas. Headstone photo & obit available at Find A Grave. He is under same family stone as his parents and brother Edgar. The stone and font of his personal headstone is similar but not identical to the others.1

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Irene Lee¹

Father	Prof. William A. Lee2,1 b. 5 Dec 1869, d. 28 Mar 1918
Mother	Jewel Ruth Blair2,1 b. 20 Jul 1880, d. 18 Jul 1963

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Irene, daughter of Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, was born on 28 February 1902 in Texas. Daughter Dorothea's SS App lists her mother as Marion I Lee and father as Jones D Richardson.3,2,4,5
Census1910	Irene appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, as 8 yo daughter Irene Lee.1
Marriage*	She married Dixie Jones Richardson on 17 September 1918 in Grayson Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Dorothy Irene Richardson (c1921- , m. John Thomas Snodgrass, had children Bonita Ann, Jerry Alan, and Chris Lee Snodgrass; res. McKinney, TX 1991).      In Irene's brother Joe's obit in the Bonham Daily Favorite of 26 Apr 1924 we find following, "Mrs. Jones Richardson is in receipt of a telegram from Los Angeles stating that the body of her brother, Joe Lee, who was killed in an auto accident there...". In the 1930 census Jones is 35 yo and first married at 24, Irene is 28 with first marriage at 18.6,2,7,8
Census1930*	Irene and Dixie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 8 April 1930, as 35 yo farmer Jones & 28 yo school teacher wife Irine Richardson. Their 9 yo daughter Dorotha Richardson was listed as living with them.7
Occupation*	Irene was a school teacher and principal, retired in 1969.2
Census1940	Irene and Dixie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 5 April 1940, as 44 yo school bus driver Jones & 38 yo grade school teacher wife Orene Richardson.9
Death	Irene Lee was the informant on her mother Jewel Ruth Blair's death certificate on 18 July 1963; of gastric hemorrhage.10,11,12
Death*	Irene died on 11 May 1991 at Pavillion Nursing Center in McKinney, Collin Co., Texas, at age 89.13,2,4
Burial*	She was buried on 15 May 1991 at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2,4

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Velma Evelyn Lee^1,2

Father	Prof. William A. Lee3,4,5 b. 5 Dec 1869, d. 28 Mar 1918
Mother	Jewel Ruth Blair3,4,5 b. 20 Jul 1880, d. 18 Jul 1963

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Velma, daughter of Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, was born on 15 December 1903 in Sash, Fannin Co., Texas. J C Magouirk, almost certainly her mother's brother-in-law, was the informant on the birth certificate.1,6
Census1910	Velma appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, as 6 yo daughter Velma Lee.2
Census1920	Velma appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her mother, Jewel Ruth Blair, as 16 yo daughter Velma Lee Lee.7
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 19 September 2021 re her surname. It's Evans in her marriage record with Bailey V Winter.      There's a 30 yo Velma E Evans in Los Angeles in the 1930 census who may be this person. Her age is off by 3-4 years but birthstate is correct with TX. She's listed single, not divorced or widowed.      In the 1930 census we find in Los Angeles a 33 yo Frank Evans, 26 yo wife Evelyn (b. TX), with daughters Pauline & Patricia. Unfortunately the same family shows up in Inglewood ten years later and ten years older. Since Velma was married to and living with Winter by this time the Frank Evans family doesn't work.
Residence*	Velma resided in Culver City, Los Angeles Co., California, on 19 July 1963, as Mrs. Velma Winters.8
Death*	Velma died on 21 September 1988 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 84. Her Find A Grave memorial says she died in Culver City.6,9
Burial*	She was buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., California.9

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Vera Mabel Lee^1,2

Father	Prof. William A. Lee3,4,5 b. 5 Dec 1869, d. 28 Mar 1918
Mother	Jewel Ruth Blair3,4,5 b. 20 Jul 1880, d. 18 Jul 1963

Last Edited

31 Mar 2023

Birth*	Vera, daughter of Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, was born on 19 April 1906 in Lamasco, Fannin Co., Texas, d/o W A Lee & J Ruth Blair. See p. 2 of the CA County Marriages record.6,1,2
Census1910	Vera appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, as 3 yo daughter Mable Lee.2
Census1920	Vera appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her mother, Jewel Ruth Blair, as 14 yo daughter Mable Lee.7
Marriage*	She married Lawrence W. McDowell on 27 August 1924 in Los Angeles Co., California. My preliminary research suggests their children were Lawrence William (c1928- , m. Caroline Grace Martinson), and Helen Lee McDowell (c1929- , m. Robert Howard Windham).1,8,9
Census1930*	Vera and Lawrence appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 25 yo radio engineer Lawrence W & 23 yo wife Vera M McDowell. Their 2 yo son Lawrence Jr and 0.3 yo daughter Helen L McDowell were listed as living with them.10
Census1940	Vera and Lawrence appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 10 April 1940, as 35 yo manager of a radio station Lawrence & 34 yo wife Vera McDowell. Their 12 yo son Lawrence and 10 yo daughter Helen McDowell were listed as living with them.11
Residence*	Vera resided in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, on 19 July 1963.12
Residence	Vera resided in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, on 14 May 1991, as Vera McDowell.13
Death*	Vera died on 9 January 1993 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 86.14

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Juanita Mary Lee^1,2,3

Father	Prof. William A. Lee4,5 b. 5 Dec 1869, d. 28 Mar 1918
Mother	Jewel Ruth Blair5,4 b. 20 Jul 1880, d. 18 Jul 1963

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Juanita, daughter of Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, was born on 13 September 1908 in Texas.6,7
Census1910	Juanita appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, as 1.7 yo daughter Juanita Lee.3
Census1920	Juanita appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her mother, Jewel Ruth Blair, as 11 yo daughter Juanita Lee.8
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to George Woodson Flanders on 14 February 1929 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California. My preliminary research suggests their children were George Woodson Flanders Jr. (c1929- , m. Patsy Ann Johnson 1955 in Los Angeles), Janet Lee (c1933- ), and Gerald E Flanders (1936-1969).2,9
Census1930*	Juanita and George appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 8 April 1930, as 23 yo truck driver George W & 21 yo wife Mary J Flanders.10
Residence*	Juanita and George resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, in 1938. George's occupation is chauffeur.11
Census1940	Juanita and George appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., Missouri, at 484 W. Avenue 46, enumerated 11 April 1940, as 33 yo truck driver George W & 31 yo wife Juanita Flaners. Their children 10 yo George W Jr, 6 yo daughter Janet Lee and 3 yo son Gerald Lee Flanders were listed as living with them.12
Marr-Divorce*	Juanita was divorced from George Woodson Flanders at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, before 8 August 1940. The divorce was reported in the LA Times this date.13
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Fnu Carr from 7 August 1940 to 19 July 1963. My preliminary research suggests they may have had a son William Lawrence (Laurence) Carr (1947-2003). His mother's surname on his 1947 birth record is Lee and that's the only link I've found.      He enlisted in the US Navy in 1948. He divorced Shirley J Scholl in 1967 in LA. He probably married Maureen M Moore in 1982. He resided in Upland, CA in 1988 & 1993. His SSN was 568-68-9155.      See ResearchNote on Juanita's page for marriage date analysis.14,13,15
Residence*	Juanita resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, on 19 July 1963, as Mrs. Juanita Carr.14
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 20 September 2021 re marriage date to Carr. Earliest likely date: divorce from Flanders granted on or before 07 Aug 1940. Latest likely date: She's Mrs. Juanita Carr of Los Angeles in her mother's obit of 19 July 1963.14,12
ResearchNote	Research Note of 21 September 2021. See her husband Carr for analysis of his first names.16,17,15,18
Residence	Juanita resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, on 14 May 1991, as Juanita Carr.19
Death*	Juanita died on 2 August 1995 at age 86. Last residence per SSDI was Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, 90065.6,15,7
Burial*	She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Covina, Los Angeles Co., California. Find A Grave provides photo of her headstone.7

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Ruth Lnu¹

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Marriage*	She married Joe Lilburn Lee, son of Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, before 12 September 1918. Nearest relative on Joe's WWI draft registration is 'Mrs. Ruth Lee, wife'.1
Residence*	Ruth and Joe resided at RFD 1 in Lamasco, Fannin Co., Texas, on 12 September 1918.1

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Guy Ellis¹

Last Edited

6 Mar 2023

Birth*	Guy was born circa 1888 in Arkansas.1
Marriage*	He married Verda A. Keeton before 5 April 1930.1
Census1930*	Guy and Verda appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of 302 E. 3rd St., Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, as roomers 42 yo furniture retailer Guy & 27 yo wife Verda A Ellis in the household of Jeff & Minnie Hardin. Guy's 7 yo daughter Katherine Ellis and Verda's 2 yo son Bobby Magouirk were listed as living with them as daughter and step-son.1

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Fnu Hamlin¹

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4 Oct 2022

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Dixie Jones Richardson^1,2

Last Edited

31 Mar 2023

Birth*	Dixie was born on 11 November 1895 in Monkstown, Fannin Co., Texas, s/o James M Richardson & Lula Jones. The sources are about half & half for Jones Dixie and Dixie Jones.3,4,5,6,2
Milit-Service*	Dixie Jones Richardson served with the US Army during WWI circa 1917.7
Marriage*	He married Irene Lee, daughter of Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, on 17 September 1918 in Grayson Co., Texas. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Dorothy Irene Richardson (c1921- , m. John Thomas Snodgrass, had children Bonita Ann, Jerry Alan, and Chris Lee Snodgrass; res. McKinney, TX 1991).      In Irene's brother Joe's obit in the Bonham Daily Favorite of 26 Apr 1924 we find following, "Mrs. Jones Richardson is in receipt of a telegram from Los Angeles stating that the body of her brother, Joe Lee, who was killed in an auto accident there...". In the 1930 census Jones is 35 yo and first married at 24, Irene is 28 with first marriage at 18.8,9,10,11
Census1930*	Dixie and Irene appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 8 April 1930, as 35 yo farmer Jones & 28 yo school teacher wife Irine Richardson. Their 9 yo daughter Dorotha Richardson was listed as living with them.10
Census1940	Dixie and Irene appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 5 April 1940, as 44 yo school bus driver Jones & 38 yo grade school teacher wife Orene Richardson.12
Death*	Dixie died on 28 July 1971 at McCuistion Hospital in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, at age 75, of a heart attack.5,6,2,9
Burial*	He was buried at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Lawrence W. McDowell¹

Last Edited

31 Mar 2023

Birth*	Lawrence was born on 2 January 1905 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, s/o Charles C McDowell & Emma Goldmeyer. Ref. p. 2 of the CA County Marriages record.2,1
Marriage*	He married Vera Mabel Lee, daughter of Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, on 27 August 1924 in Los Angeles Co., California. My preliminary research suggests their children were Lawrence William (c1928- , m. Caroline Grace Martinson), and Helen Lee McDowell (c1929- , m. Robert Howard Windham).1,3,4
Census1930*	Lawrence and Vera appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 25 yo radio engineer Lawrence W & 23 yo wife Vera M McDowell. Their 2 yo son Lawrence Jr and 0.3 yo daughter Helen L McDowell were listed as living with them.5
Census1940	Lawrence and Vera appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 10 April 1940, as 35 yo manager of a radio station Lawrence & 34 yo wife Vera McDowell. Their 12 yo son Lawrence and 10 yo daughter Helen McDowell were listed as living with them.6
Death*	Lawrence died on 30 October 1997 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 92.7

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George Woodson Flanders^1,2

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	George was born on 1 May 1906 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, s/o Jerome E Flanders & Marie Childers.3,4,5,6
Marriage*	He married Juanita Mary Lee, daughter of Prof. William A. Lee and Jewel Ruth Blair, on 14 February 1929 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California. My preliminary research suggests their children were George Woodson Flanders Jr. (c1929- , m. Patsy Ann Johnson 1955 in Los Angeles), Janet Lee (c1933- ), and Gerald E Flanders (1936-1969).1,7
Census1930*	George and Juanita appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 8 April 1930, as 23 yo truck driver George W & 21 yo wife Mary J Flanders.8
Residence*	George and Juanita resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, in 1938. George's occupation is chauffeur.9
Census1940	George and Juanita appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., Missouri, at 484 W. Avenue 46, enumerated 11 April 1940, as 33 yo truck driver George W & 31 yo wife Juanita Flaners. Their children 10 yo George W Jr, 6 yo daughter Janet Lee and 3 yo son Gerald Lee Flanders were listed as living with them.10
Marr-Divorce*	George was divorced from Juanita Mary Lee at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, before 8 August 1940. The divorce was reported in the LA Times this date.11
Death*	George died on 16 May 1977 in possibly Bonsall, San Diego Co., California, at age 71. Last residence per SSDI was Bonsall, San Diego, California 92003.12,4,6
Burial*	He was buried at Masonic Cemetery in Fallbrook, San Diego Co., California. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with presumbed m2 Louise [Lnu].6

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Sgt. Bernis Edmund "Bernie" Freeman^1,2,3

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Birth*	Bernis was born on 30 March 1908 in Seymour, Baylor Co., Texas, s/o Mrs. Jimmie Beatrice Freeman.4,5
Marriage*	He married Loraine Emma Magouirk, daughter of Jesse Coleman Magouirk and Fannie Thomas Blair, on 26 September 1928. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Fnu Freeman (son) (1929-1929, stillborn, of hydrocephalus spina bifida, bur. Willow Wild, name perhaps Donald Charles). Their marriage license was dated 13 September at Denton. Location of marriage currently unknown. They were presumably divorced sometime before Bernie's m2 of 1941. Bernie m2 Leona Marie Scott (née Clawson) in 1941 at Sterling, TX, then m3 Mentora Juanice Nowlin in 1958.6,7
Residence*	Bernis and Loraine resided in Greenville, Hunt Co., Texas, on 1 April 1935.8
Census1940*	Bernis and Loraine appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas, at 506 Nolan St., enumerated 12 April 1940, as 32 yo deputy county tax collector Bernie E & 29 yo wife E Loraine Freeman.8
Milit-Service*	Sgt. Bernis Edmund "Bernie" Freeman served as Sergeant with Co. E, 34th Battalion, Texas State Guard during WWII, activated 12 January 1942. It is unclear whether he ever served overseas.1
Death*	Bernis died on 30 July 2001 at a care center in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 93.9,10,3
Burial*	He was buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Mentora Juanice Nowlin who he m. in 1958 according to Find A Grave.3
Estate-Probate	Bernis's will was probated at Tarrant Co., Texas, on 5 September 2001.10

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Herbert A. "Hub" Lee^1,2,3

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Herbert was born on 22 November 1905 in Texas.4,5,6
Marriage*	He married Pansy P. Magouirk, daughter of Jesse Coleman Magouirk and Fannie Thomas Blair, before 10 April 1930. Pansy's surname is Lee and marital status divorced in her death certificate. His given name Hub implied by headstone "Hub & Pansy Lee". She is on her father's WWI draft card of 1942 as Mrs. Pansy Lee.3,1,7
Census1930*	Herbert and Pansy appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, at 2003 26th St., enumerated 10 April 1930, as 23 yo taxi driverHerbert A & 23 yo wife Pansy H Lee.6
Census1940	Herbert and Pansy appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, at 2003 26th St., enumerated 12 April 1940, as 32 yo tire & service station proprietor Herbert A & 33 yo wife Pansy L Lee.8
Residence*	Herbert and Pansy resided in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, in 1948.9
Marr-Divorce*	Herbert was divorced from Pansy P. Magouirk between 1948 and 1972.3,9
Death*	Herbert died on 17 April 1983 in Harris Co., Texas, at age 77. Last residence per SSDI was Houston.10,5
Burial*	He was buried at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas. Find A Grave provides photo of a single unmarked headstone and a flat joint headstone reading 'Hub and Pansy Lee'.2

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William Spottswood Martin Sr.¹

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	William was born on 22 February 1868 in Henry Co., Virginia, s/o Patrick Henry Martin & Mary Jane Gravely. His middle name generally spelled with a double-t.2,3,4
Marr-Register*	The marriage of William and Annie Craye Blair was registered at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, on 22 January 1908. My preliminary research suggests their children were * Patrick Henry (1909-, m1 Sarah Louise Younger (1907- , d/o John R Younger & Martha J Midkiff) 1932 in Halifax, VA; m2 Louise Anderson Younger (1908- , d/o John Meads Anderson & Neva Covington) 1982 in Halifax, VA), * Mary Ethel (1910-2007, or Ethel Mary), * William Spotswood Jr (1915-1975, m1 Lottie P Yeatts 1935 in Pittsylvania, m. Helen Mills Lang), and * James Addison Martin (1920-, m. Thelma Mildred Matney Dellinger (1924- )).3,5,1
Census1910*	William and Annie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 42 yo farmer W S & 23 yo wife Annie Martin. Their 1 yo son Patrick Martin was listed as living with them, as well as 72 yo widow Mary Martin with three daughters and two sons. These people are William's mother and siblings, all of whom have Find A Grave memorials.6
Census1920	William and Annie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 19 January 1920, as 51 yo farmer William S & 34 yo wife Annie C Martin. Their children 10 yo Patrick H, 9 yo Mary E and 4.3 yo William S Martin Jr were listed as living with them, as well as one boarder. 34 yo Harvey Martin lives to one side. 47 yo widower Frank G Martin, his daughters, mother and sister live to the other side. Harvey is unknown but all the others are kin to William.7
Census1930	William and Annie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 62 yo farmer William S & 42 yo dry goods store seamstress Annie C Morten (it might read Martin). Their children 21 yo son Patrick H, 19 yo Mary E, and 14 yo William S Morten Jr. were listed as living with them.8
Census1940	William and Annie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 24 April 1940, as 72 yo farmer William S & 54 yo wife Annie C Martin. Their children 29 yo Ethel M, 24 yo William S Jr and 19 yo James A Martin were listed as living with them, as well as William Jr's wife Lottie P Martin.9
Death*	William died on 22 October 1962 at Memorial Hospital in Danville, Virginia, at age 94, of fractured left hip due to cardio vascular renal sclerosis.2,4
Burial*	He was buried at Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

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Edith Rebecca Lockwood^1,2

Last Edited

9 Mar 2023

Birth*	Edith was born on 5 October 1910 in Virginia, d/o Eugene Albert & Margaret L Lockwood.1,2
Marriage*	She married James Addison Blair (Jr.), son of James Addison Blair and Mahalia Allowyne Elliott, on 16 April 1927 in Danville, Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children were Ann Marie (1929-, m. Marvin Shelly Fowley 1948), and Eugene Addison Blair (1933-2009, m. Carolyn Joyce McFarling Moore 1965). Married 4 years in the 1930 census.3,4,2
Census1930	Edith appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 20 yo daughter-in-law Edith R Blair in the household of James Addison Blair and Mahalia Allowyne Elliott; as 70 yo farmer James A & 71 yo wife Haley A Blair.2
Census1940*	Edith and James appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 23 April 1940, as 37 yo salesman Addison & 29 yo wife Edith Blair. Their children 10 yo Anne Marie and 6 yo Eugene Blair were listed as living with them, as well as James' mother 81 yo widow Mrs J A Blair.5
Residence*	Edith and James resided in 1947. Addison was still a salesman for Belk-Leggett.6
Death*	Edith died on 21 December 2001 at age 91.1
Burial*	She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Harry Rivers Smith^1,2

Last Edited

22 Mar 2023

Birth*	Harry was born on 11 October 1885 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. His obit says 11 Oct 1886.2,3
Marriage*	He married Katherine Blanche "Kate" Blair, daughter of James Addison Blair and Mahalia Allowyne Elliott, before 1918, date based on eldest child listed by Find A Grave. My preliminary research suggests their children were Virginia (1918-1985, m. Fnu Saturno, m. James B Breazeale, m. Fnu Bowdre; res Danville 1954 as Mrs. Virginia Bowdre), and Mary Blair Smith (1920-1997, m. Noel Willie Compton; res. Danville 1954 as Mrs. Noel W Compton).1,2
Census1920*	Harry and Katherine appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 15 January 1920, as 33 yo grocery clerk Harry R (indexed A) & 27 yo wife Katherine B Smith. Their 1.9 yo daughter Virginia Smith was listed as living with them.4
Census1930	Harry and Katherine appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 3 April 1930, as 44 yo (occupation unreadable) Harry R & 38 yo wife Katherine Smith. Their daughters 11 yo Virginia and 9 yo Mary B Smith were listed as living with them.5
Census1940	Harry and Katherine appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 22 April 1940, as 53 yo salesman Hary R & 48 yo wife Catherine B Smith. Their 19 yo daughter Mary B Smith was listed as living with them.6
Death*	Harry died on 20 May 1954 at Memorial Hospital in Danville, Virginia, at age 68.3,7,2
Burial*	He was buried on 21 May 1954 at Mountain View Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3,2

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Anna Meter Farmer^1,2,3

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28 Mar 2023

Birth*	Anna was born on 6 May 1892 in Halifax Co., Virginia, d/o Mark Anthony Farmer & Betty Hunt. Her parents and eight siblings have Find A Grave memorials.4,5,2
Marriage*	She married Samuel Young Blair, son of James Addison Blair and Mahalia Allowyne Elliott, on 12 December 1912 in Danville, Virginia.1,3,6
Residence*	Anna and Samuel resided at 1114 Wyllie Ave. in Danville, Virginia, on 5 June 1917. Young is a laundryman for Danville Laundry Co.7
Census1920*	Anna and Samuel appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Danville Ward 3, Virginia, enumerated 10 January 1920, as 31 yo railroad car inspector Samuel Young & 27 yo wife Anna Blair.8
Census1930	Anna and Samuel appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 3 April 1930, as 40 yo foreman Samuel Y & 38 yo wife Anna M Blair. Anna's 30 yo sister Susie A Farmer was listed as living with them.9
Census1940	Anna and Samuel appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 25 April 1940, as 50 yo section boss (of illegible industry) Samuel Y & 48 yo clerk (again illegible industry) wife Annie Blair. Two in-laws were listed as living with them, 39 yo Susan(?) and 20 yo Everett Farmer. This enumeration takes the cake for all-time worst handwriting.10
Death*	Anna died on 29 March 1972 at Memorial Hospital in Danville, Virginia, at age 79, of ulcerative colitis.4,5,2,3
Burial*	She was buried on 31 March 1972 at Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5,2

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Lessie Ruth Clarke^1,2

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18 Mar 2023

Birth*	Lessie was born on 26 November 1883 in Person Co., North Carolina, d/o Robert (J?) Clark and Alice Oliver (Helan?). Her maiden name is Clarke on her headstone, Clark on her death certificate.2,3,4
Marriage*	She married Charlie Irvin Blair Sr., son of James Addison Blair and Mahalia Allowyne Elliott, on 22 December 1907 in Caswell Co., North Carolina. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Charlie Irvin Blair Jr. (1910-1939, m. Evelyn Bosworth Brown 1934 in Danville). Charlie Jr's marriage record confirms he was son of C I Blair Sr & Lessie Clark. Lessie's headstone reads 'wife of Charlie I Blair Sr'.5,4,1
Census1910*	Lessie and Charlie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 28 yo grocer Charles I & 25 yo wife Lessie R Blair. Their 4 yo daughter Louise was listed as living with them, as well as Lessie's 14 yo sister Blanche L Clarke.6
Residence*	Lessie and Charlie resided at 680 Shelton in Danville, Virginia, on 12 September 1918. Charlie was a shipping clerk for Cobb-Crews Co.7
Census1920	Lessie and Charlie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 16 February 1920, as 37 yo wholesale shipping clerk Charles & 36 yo wife Lessie Blair. Their 16 yo daughter Louise and 10 yo son Charles Jr were listed as living with them, as well as five roomers.8
Residence	Lessie and Charlie resided at 245 S. Jefferson in Danville, Virginia, in 1929. Charlie was a clerk for Jas J Pritchett & Son. His son Charlie Jr. was at the same address as an employee of Southern Railroad.9
Census1930	Lessie and Charlie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 3 April 1930, as 47 yo feed store salesman Charles I & 46 yo wife Lessie R Blair. Their 19 yo son Charles I Blair was listed as living with them.10
Census1940	Lessie and Charlie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, at 609 Patton St., enumerated 12 April 1940, as 47 yo wholesale food house manager Charlie I & 46 yo wife Lessie Blair. Their 4 yo granddaughter Sibyl Blair was listed as living with them. Impressive! Neither Charlie nor Lessie aged at all since the 1930 census.11
Residence	Lessie and Charlie resided at 240 Jefferson Ave. in Danville, Virginia, in 1942.12
Death*	Lessie died on 22 January 1950 at Memorial Hospital in Danville, Virginia, at age 66, of arteriosclerotic heart disease and congestive heart failure.2,3
Burial*	She was buried on 23 January 1950 at Mountain View Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2,3

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Rebecca Bernice Adams^1,2,3

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26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Rebecca was born on 11 October 1898, d/o Jippy Lee Adams & Dora A Russell.4,5,1
Marriage*	She married Emmet Lee Blair Sr., son of James Addison Blair and Mahalia Allowyne Elliott, on 28 December 1918 in Caswell Co., North Carolina. My preliminary research suggests their children were Emmett Lee Jr (c1922-, m. Clellie Louise Smith 1946 at Elizabeth City; Emmett Jr was a soldier in the US Army at the time), and Dora Allowyne Blair (c1929-, m. Nathaniel Merrill Smith 1949 at Newport News; middle name perhaps Allowine).2,6,3
Census1920*	Rebecca and Emmet appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 10 January 1920, as 21 yo plumber Emmette & 21 yo wife Bernice Blair. Emmett's brother Sam & his wife are about five doors above.6
Census1930	Rebecca and Emmet appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 31 yo city collector Emmett Lee & 31 yo wife Bernice Blair. Their children 7 yo Emmett Jr and 0.10 yo Alloween Blair were listed as living with them, as well as brother- and sister-in-law Eugene & Sallie Sawyers.7
Census1940	Rebecca and Emmet appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 8 April 1940, as 40 yo government clerk Emmett L & 41 yo wife Bernice R Blais (Blair). Their children 17 yo Emmett L Jr and 10 yo D Alloween Blair were listed as living with them, as well as sister-in-law Marjorie A Adams.8
Residence	Rebecca and Emmet resided at 340 52nd in Newport News, Virginia, in 1946. Emmett was an electrician in the shipyards.9
Residence*	Rebecca and Emmet resided at 952 16th in Newport News, Virginia, in 1949. Emmett was an electrician in the shipyards.10
Death*	Rebecca died on 15 October 1985 at Memorial Hospital in Danville, Virginia, at age 87, of cardio respiratory arrest.4,5
Burial*	She was buried at Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5

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Ocie Brumfeald^1,2

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13 Oct 2022

Birth*	Ocie was born on 20 September 1918 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, d/o William Christopher Brumfeald & Lelia White Giles.1,3
Marriage*	She married James Liscomb Blair, son of Robert Young Blair and Louisa Emma Oaks, on 17 November 1945 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,5,6
Death*	Ocie died on 17 April 1997 in Danville, Virginia, at age 78.1
Burial*	She was buried at Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Lucy Kate Murphy¹

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13 Oct 2022

Birth*	Lucy was born on 11 September 1890.2
Marriage*	She married James Liscomb Blair, son of Robert Young Blair and Louisa Emma Oaks, on 27 December 1914 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children were Nannie Alease (1916-1998, m. Ralph Halfred Carter 1935, res. Whitmell 1971 as Mrs. Ralph Carter), Nellie Lee (1918-1997, m1 John Addison Wood 1936, m2 George Coleman, res. 1971 Eden, NC as Mrs. George Coleman), Pattie Witcher (1920-1993, res. Martinsville 1971 as Miss Pattie Blair), Ernestine (1923-2002, m1 Fnu Winn, m2 Claude Albert Mize 1968, res. Vance 1971 as Mrs. Albert Mize), and Norman Young Blair (1925-1968, m. Christine Noonkester 1952 in Danville).1,3,4,5
Census1920*	Lucy and James appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 19 January 1920, as 25 yo farmer James L & 29 yo wife Lucy K Blair. Two daughters were listed as living with them: namely, 3 yo Nannie Aley and 0.6 yo Annie Blair. James' sister Lillie and her family live next door above. His parents and four silbings live several doors above.6
Census1930	Lucy and James appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 5 April 1930, as 35 yo farmer Liscomb & 40 yo wife Lucy Blair. Five of their children were listed as living with them: namely, 13 yo daughter Elsie, 11 yo daugher Nellie, 9 yo daugher Pattie, 6.9 yo daughter Ernestine and 4.7 yo son Norman Y Blair. James' sister Lillie and her family live next door.7
Census1940	Lucy and James appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 30 April 1940, as 45 yo farmer Liscomb & 50 yo wife Lucy Blair. Their children 18 yo Pattie, 17 yo Ernestine and 14 yo Norman Blair were listed as living with them. Several of James' siblings and his mother are on the same census page.8
Death*	Lucy died on 6 November 1942 at age 52.1
Burial*	She was buried at Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Rovenna Dodd¹

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13 Oct 2022

Birth*	Rovenna was born between 1887 and 1895 in Virginia, d/o John David Dodd & Patti Thomas. Rovenna and Viola were sisters. They are both enumerated with their widowed mother in the 1910 census.2,3,4
Marriage*	She married Chester Edward Blair, son of Robert Young Blair and Louisa Emma Oaks, on 17 January 1943 at home of bride's sister Mrs. Charles Harvey in Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5,1,6
Death*	Rovenna died on 7 September 1972 at Taylor Heights Rest Home in Yanceyville, Caswell Co., North Carolina.7,4

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Silas Jones Dodd¹

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7 Apr 2023

Birth*	Silas was born on 16 June 1890 in Virginia.2,3
Marr-Register*	The marriage of Silas and Lillie Price Blair was registered at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, on 16 October 1910. My preliminary research suggests their children were Janie Elizabeth (1911-2002, m. Cephas Harrison Raines 1939 in Chatham), Paul Douglas (1913-2001, m. Virginia Payne 1937 in VA), Clara D (1915-1979, m. L Clyde Collins 1934 in VA), Frances (1917-2006, surname Raines in sister's obit), Anna D (1919-1982, m. Aaron Richard Raines 1940 in VA), Arlene (1921-2007, m. Campbell Mills 1943 in Richmond), Reginald (1923-1955, m. Lillian Louise Soyars 1949 in VA), Silas Masten (1924-1990, m. Lois Frances Scarce in 1946 in VA), Robert (c1926- ), and Pattie Lou Dodd (1928-2015, m1 William Jennings Paxton, m2 James Kellam Walton 1978 in Richmond).4,1,2
Census1920*	Silas and Lillie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 19 January 1920, as 29 yo farmer Silas Jr & 39 yo wife Lillie P (indexed Lulie R) Dodd (indexed Davel). Their children 8 yo daughter Jamie, 6 yo son Paul, 4 yo daughter Clara, 2 yo daughter Frances and 0.6 yo daughter Annie Dodd were listed as living with them. Also in the home was Lillie's brother George Dewey Blair. Lillie's brother James Liscomb, wife Lucy and two daughter live next door below. Lillie's parents and four siblings live several doors above.3
Census1930	Silas and Lillie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 5 April 1930, as 40 yo farmer Silas J & 42 yo wife Lillie Jane Dodd. Their ten children were listed as living with them: namely, 18 yo daughter Jamie, 17 yo son Paul, 16 yo daughter Clarice, 15 yo daughter Frances, 13 yo daughter Anna, 8 yo daughter Aileen, 6 yo son Silas J, 4.6 yo son Reginald, 3.5 yo son Bob and 1.7 yo daughter Pattie Dodd. Lillie's brother Liscomb and family live next door above.5
Census1940	Silas and Lillie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 29 April 1940, as 49 yo farmer Silas Jones & 51 yo wife Lily Dodd. Five of their children were listed as living with them: namely, 18 yo daughter Arlene, 16 yo son Silas, 12 yo son Robert, 11 yo daughter Pattie Lou and 14 yo son Reginald Dodd. Lillie's brother Dewey and his family live next door.6
Death*	Silas died on 12 March 1950 at age 59. Lillie being a widow at her death supports this date.2,1
Burial*	He was buried at Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Annie Laurie Giles¹

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26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Annie was born on 4 February 1902 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, d/o James Leftwich Giles & Laura Price Dixon. The Murray Family tree at Ancestry claims her middle name is Lorraine but all seven sources cited say Laurie!.2
Marriage*	She married Luke Blair, son of Robert Young Blair and Louisa Emma Oaks, on 28 June 1935 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,4,5
Census1940*	Annie and Luke appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 19 April 1940, as 44 yo son-in-law Luke & 38 yo daughter Annie Blair in the home of Annie's mother Mrs. Laurine Giles. Their son Nelson Blair was listed as living with them.6
Death*	Annie died on 14 October 1964 at Memorial Hospital in Danville, Virginia, at age 62, of carcinomatosis due to adenoacanthoma of uterus.7,4,2
Burial*	She was buried at Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Mamie Kate Astin¹

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13 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mamie was born on 21 August 1898 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, d/o Albert Astin (perhaps Albert Sidney Astin Sr & Nannie F McKinney).2,3
Marriage*	She married Luke Blair, son of Robert Young Blair and Louisa Emma Oaks, on 14 April 1923 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Lt Cdr. Nelson Astin Blair (1925-2009, res. Kailua, HI 1971 with the US Navy).4,1,5
Census1930*	Mamie and Luke appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 12 April 1930, as Luke & Mary K Blair. Their 4.4 yo son Nelson A Blair was listed as living with them.6
Death*	Mamie died on 5 October 1931 at age 33.3
Burial*	She was buried at Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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Elsie Ruth Martin^1,2

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3 Oct 2021

Birth*	Elsie was born on 29 September 1899 in Henry Co., Virginia, d/o S H & Sallie Martin.3,4
Marriage*	She married Wade Thomas Blair Sr., son of Robert Young Blair and Louisa Emma Oaks, on 9 October 1915 in Henry Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children were Noley Inez (1917-2001, m. Bailey W Anderson in Martinsville Sept. 1940), Alma R (c1919-a1979, m. Martin Hugh Hardy 1940 in Pasquotank, NC; res. Newport News 1980 as Mrs. Martin Hardy), Doris Arlene (1922-a1979, m. Joseph Milton Walters Jr. in Danville 1943), and Wade Thomas Blair Jr (c1927-a1979, m. Hilda Marie Hylton 1948 in Lunenburg ).3,5,2
Residence*	Elsie and Wade resided at RFD 1 near in Danville, Virginia, on 5 June 1917. His draft card notes wife to support but no children.6
Census1920*	Elsie and Wade appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 12 January 1920, as 27 yo farmer Wade T & 20 yo wife Elsie R Blair. Their daughters 2 yo Nolie I (indexed as Kyle I) and 0.6 yo Alma R Blair were listed as living with them.7
Census1930	Elsie and Wade appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 12 April 1930, as 36 yo farmer Wade T & 28 yo wife Elsie R Blair. Their chldren 11 yo Nolie I, 10 yo Alma R, 8 yo Arlene and 2.8 yo Wade T Blair Jr were listed as living with them. Wade's brother Dewey is four houses below.8
Census1940	Elsie and Wade appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 29 April 1940, as 47 yo farmer Wade T (indexed S) and 39 yo wfie Elsie R Blair. Their children 21 yo Lucy W and 13 yo W T Blair were listed as living with them.9
Residence	Elsie and Wade resided in near Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, in 1942.10
Death*	Elsie died on 3 February 1977 in Danville, Virginia, at age 77. Her obit in Daily Press says she died 04 Feb.4,11
Burial*	She was buried on 5 February 1977 at Mountain View Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.11,4

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Jesse Leftwich Green¹

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21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Jesse was born on 20 January 1888 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, s/o John S Green & Monterey Giles.1,2
Marriage*	He married Viola J. "Ola" Blair, daughter of Robert Young Blair and Louisa Emma Oaks, before 23 July 1911, date based on birthyear of son Lester who was born 23 Jul 1911 and assumes Jess & Ola were married at the time. My preliminary research suggests their children were Lester (1911-1912), Irvin B (1914-2004, m. Helen Astin in 1934 in Pittsylvania Co.), Vera Ware (1918-2015, m. Ashby Wright Arnn in 1936 in Chatham), and Pleasant Daniel Green (1923-2014, m. Annie Frances Pritchett in 1942 in Pittsylvania Co.)3,4,5,6
Census1920*	Jesse and Viola appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 20 January 1920, as 32 yo farmer Jessie L & 30 yo wife Viola J Green. Their children 5 yo Irvin (as Even B) and 1 yo Vera W Green were listed as living with them.7
Census1930	Jesse and Viola appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 41 yo farmer Jessie L & 39 yo wife Viola B Green. Three children were listed as living with them: namely, 15 yo son Irvin B, 11 yo daughter Vera and 6 yo son Pleasant D Green. Viola's brother Ernest and his wife live next door above. Her parents and brother Joe live two doors above. Her brother Robert O and wife live three doors below.8
Census1940	Jesse and Viola appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 30 April 1940, as 52 yo farmer Jessie & 50 wife yo Viola Green. Their 16 yo son R D Green lives with them. Viola's brother Joseph, his wife, and their mother live next door above. Viola's brother Ernest and his wife live two doors above. Her brother Liscomb and family live four doors above. Finally their daughter Vera and her family live next door below. Quite a cluster!9
Death*	Jesse died on 28 July 1950 at his residence in Danville, Virginia, at age 62.1,2
Burial*	He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2,1

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Sgt. Thomas Page Hylton Sr.^1,2

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8 Oct 2022

Birth*	Thomas was born on 21 July 1889 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, s/o Willie A Hylton & Ida Dove Tatum. His VA Marriage record says he was born in Pittyslvania County. His Find A Grave memorial says Virginia Beach.3,2,4
Marriage*	He married Essie Kate Blair, daughter of Robert Young Blair and Louisa Emma Oaks, on 30 March 1956 in Danville, Virginia. According to FSTrees's entry ID LRYL-4MX, this was Thomas's fourth marriage, the previous wives being Helena Marie Lawson (1908), Mary Louise Jones (1913), and Lucille Agnes Faulkner (1938).3
Marr-Divorce*	Thomas was divorced from Essie Kate Blair at Southampton Co., Virginia, on 2 October 1961. The claim was 'cruelty amounting to desertion'. The charge was contested. Alimony was granted to Essie.4
Death*	Thomas died on 19 April 1973 at age 83. Find A Grave claims a death location of Pittyslvania County but there's also a Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 entry for Thomas P Hylton, d. 19 Apr 1973, in Duval Co, FL.5,2
Burial*	He was buried at Hyler-Hylton Cemetery in Brosville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Earl Edward Arrington¹

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26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Earl was born on 11 November 1901, s/o Fred Arrington & Fannie Wade.2,3
Marriage*	He married Essie Kate Blair, daughter of Robert Young Blair and Louisa Emma Oaks, on 17 November 1961 in Danville, Virginia. Find A Grave does not have a marriage link between Earl & Essie. However Agnes Motley (1906-1946) is linked to Earl. She was his first according to his FSTrees entry ID LVXT-KYS.2,1,3
Death	Earl Edward Arrington was the informant on his wife Essie Kate Blair's death certificate on 12 March 1964; of hypertensive arteriorsclerotic heart disease.4,5
Death*	Earl died on 22 April 1988 at age 86.3
Burial*	He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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