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John Benjamin Crook "Dick" Dickerson^1,2

Last Edited

7 Nov 2022

Birth*	John was born in 1842 in Long Island, New York, s/o Nathaniel Dickerson.3,4,2
Marriage*	He married Mary Ellen Williams, daughter of William David "Billie" Williams and Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair, on 26 August 1871 in Grayson Co., Texas. Williams Genealogy's date is 26 Aug 187_. 9 born with 8 living in the 1900 census.5,6,7
Census1880*	John and Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Third Dist., Hamilton Co., Texas, enumerated 26 June 1880, as 38 yo farmer J B C & 27 yo wife Mary E Dickerson. Their children Mary Alice, Brittie Lucilla "Chuff", Maud, Charles Daniel and Peter were listed as living with them.8
Death*	John died before 23 June 1900. Wife Mary is a widow in the 1900 census of this date.9
Burial*	He was buried at Fairy Cemetery in Fairy, Hamilton Co., Texas.4

Children with Mary Ellen Williams:

Mary Alice Dickerson10,8 b. 25 Feb 1872, d. 7 Feb 1944 Brittie Lucilla "Chuff" Dickerson11,8 b. 16 Nov 1873, d. 29 May 1960 Maud Dickerson12,8 b. 11 Oct 1875, d. 3 Aug 1958 Charles Daniel Dickerson13,14 b. 10 Mar 1877, d. 4 Feb 1943 Peter Dickerson15,8 b. 14 May 1879, d. c 26 Nov 1953 Walter Scott Dickerson16,17 b. 25 Aug 1882, d. 3 Aug 1968 Sidney Fletcher Dickerson18,19,20 b. 26 May 1883, d. 17 Nov 1956 Eustice Edgar Dickerson3,9 b. 23 Mar 1885 Hugh Dickerson21 b. 19 Jul 1887, d. 8 Nov 1888

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Nancy Witcher "Nannie" Williams^1,2

Father	William David "Billie" Williams3,2 b. 12 Dec 1817, d. 11 Aug 1861
Mother	Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair3,2 b. 27 Jul 1828, d. 12 Apr 1862

Last Edited

14 Sep 2021

Birth*	Nancy, daughter of William David "Billie" Williams and Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair, was born on 25 November 1854 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,1,5
Census1860	Nancy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Warren, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William David "Billie" Williams and Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair, as 6 yo Nancy W Williams.6
Death*	Nancy died on 6 December 1871 in Fannin Co., Texas, at age 17.1,5,2
Burial*	She was buried at Blair Cemetery in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas.5,7

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William Henry "Will" Williams¹

Father	William David "Billie" Williams2,1 b. 12 Dec 1817, d. 11 Aug 1861
Mother	Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair2,1 b. 27 Jul 1828, d. 12 Apr 1862

Last Edited

20 Mar 2023

Birth*	William, son of William David "Billie" Williams and Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair, was born on 2 February 1857 in Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,4,5
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Warren, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William David "Billie" Williams and Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair, as 3 yo Wm H Williams.6
Marriage*	He married Nancy Louisa "Lou" Beaty on 6 January 1884 in Hunt Co., Texas. William's FSTrees record, ID no. K4B4-17F, claims he & Nancy had a daughter Gladys May Williams (1903- ) but provides no source citation.7,1,5
Census1900	William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of South Springs, Chaves Co., New Mexico, as 43 yo brother William Williams in the household of his brother Benjamin Franklin Williams and Laura George Hurst; as 41 yo farmer Ben & 36 yo wife Laura Williams.8
Census1930	William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Blanchard, McClain Co., Oklahoma, as 73 yo house carpenter widower father-in-law Will H Williams in the household of his son-in-law & daughter Sydney West Nichols and Mary E. Williams; as 51 yo gin manager S W & 43 yo wife Mary E Nichols.9
Census1940	William appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Cañon City, Fremont Co., Colorado, as 83 yo widower father-in-law William Williams in the household of his son-in-law & daughter Gideon Lyman Friend and Louisa Lee Williams; as 55 yo Colorado State Penitentiary guard Giddeon & 49 yo wife Louisa Friend.10
Death*	William died on 5 March 1948 in Cañon City, Fremont Co., Colorado, at age 91. Williams lists place of death as Canyon which appears on no maps or online searches.5,1
Burial*	He was buried at Lakeside Cemetery in Cañon City, Fremont Co., Colorado.5

Children with Nancy Louisa "Lou" Beaty:

Mary E. Williams9 b. 1886, d. 1971 Louisa Lee Williams b. 28 Feb 1891, d. 16 Mar 1973

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Nancy Louisa "Lou" Beaty^1,2

Last Edited

23 Sep 2022

Birth*	Nancy was born in 1867, d/o Leroy Malcomb & Mary Jane (Newell) Beaty.1
Marriage*	She married William Henry "Will" Williams, son of William David "Billie" Williams and Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair, on 6 January 1884 in Hunt Co., Texas. William's FSTrees record, ID no. K4B4-17F, claims he & Nancy had a daughter Gladys May Williams (1903- ) but provides no source citation.3,2,4
Death*	Nancy died in 1891 in Quinlan, Hunt Co., Texas.1
Burial*	She was buried at Graham Point Cemetery in Quinlan, Hunt Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with William Henry "Will" Williams:

Mary E. Williams5 b. 1886, d. 1971 Louisa Lee Williams b. 28 Feb 1891, d. 16 Mar 1973

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Benjamin Franklin Williams¹

Father	William David "Billie" Williams1 b. 12 Dec 1817, d. 11 Aug 1861
Mother	Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair1 b. 27 Jul 1828, d. 12 Apr 1862

Last Edited

20 Mar 2023

Birth*	Benjamin, son of William David "Billie" Williams and Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair, was born on 29 May 1859 in Texas.2,3
Census1860	Benjamin appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Warren, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, William David "Billie" Williams and Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair, as 1 yo Benj F Williams.4
Census1880	Benjamin appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Pct. 7, Hunt Co., Texas, as 21 yo brother Benjamin Williams in the household of James Sidney Williams and Harriet Angeline Houston; as 30 yo farmer Sidney & 24 yo wife Harriet Williams.5
Marriage*	He married Laura George Hurst on 23 November 1882 in Hunt Co., Texas. In the 1910 census they have 8 children born with 8 still living.6,1,2
Census1900*	Benjamin and Laura appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of South Springs, Chaves Co., New Mexico, enumerated 18 June 1900, as 41 yo farmer Ben & 36 yo wife Laura Williams. Their children Edna Laura, John Oliver, George Carlton, Beulah Mary, Benjamin Lindsey, Lola Belle and Nolan Clark were listed as living with them, as well as Ben's 43 yo day laborer brother William. Married 17 years with 7 born and 7 living in the 1900 census.7
Census1910	Benjamin and Laura appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Gervais Pct., Marion Co., Oregon, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 50 yo farmer B F & 45 yo wife Laura William. Their children Beulah Mary, Lola Belle, Nolan Clark and Eva G. were listed as living with them.8
Census1910	Benjamin appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Gervais Pct., Marion Co., Oregon, as a neighbor of his son-in-law & daughter Augustus Newell and Edna Laura Williams.9
Census1920	Benjamin and Laura appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Twp. 19, Kern Co., California, enumerated 12 January 1920, as 60 yo laborer Benjamin F & 56 yo wife Lora Williams. Their children Nolan Clark and Eva G. were listed as living with them, as well as boarder Mary Dodge.10
Census1930	Benjamin and Laura appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bakersfield, Kern Co., California, enumerated 9 April 1930, as 70 yo real estate broker Benjamin F & 66 yo wife Laura G Williams.11
Death*	Benjamin died on 11 August 1935 in Fresno, Fresno Co., California, at age 76. Find A Grave says he died in Bakersfield, his obit in Fresno.12,2,1
Burial*	He was buried at Union Cemetery in Bakersfield, Kern Co., California. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Laura George Hurst:

Edna Laura Williams7 b. Sep 1883, d. 4 Apr 1920 John Oliver Williams13,7 b. 19 Feb 1885, d. 25 Aug 1922 George Carlton Williams14,7 b. 11 Jul 1887, d. 7 Oct 1914 Beulah Mary Williams15,7 b. 6 Oct 1889, d. 19 Apr 1962 Benjamin Lindsey Williams16,7 b. 31 Jul 1892, d. 27 Aug 1959 Lola Belle Williams17,7 b. 26 Nov 1894, d. 18 Oct 1974 Nolan Clark Williams18,19,7 b. 23 Jul 1897, d. 28 Mar 1957 Eva G. Williams20 b. c 1902

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Laura George Hurst¹

Last Edited

20 Mar 2023

Birth*	Laura was born on 3 September 1863.2,1
Marriage*	She married Benjamin Franklin Williams, son of William David "Billie" Williams and Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair, on 23 November 1882 in Hunt Co., Texas. In the 1910 census they have 8 children born with 8 still living.3,1,4
Census1900*	Laura and Benjamin appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of South Springs, Chaves Co., New Mexico, enumerated 18 June 1900, as 41 yo farmer Ben & 36 yo wife Laura Williams. Their children Edna Laura, John Oliver, George Carlton, Beulah Mary, Benjamin Lindsey, Lola Belle and Nolan Clark were listed as living with them, as well as Ben's 43 yo day laborer brother William. Married 17 years with 7 born and 7 living in the 1900 census.5
Census1910	Laura and Benjamin appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Gervais Pct., Marion Co., Oregon, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 50 yo farmer B F & 45 yo wife Laura William. Their children Beulah Mary, Lola Belle, Nolan Clark and Eva G. were listed as living with them.6
Census1920	Laura and Benjamin appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Twp. 19, Kern Co., California, enumerated 12 January 1920, as 60 yo laborer Benjamin F & 56 yo wife Lora Williams. Their children Nolan Clark and Eva G. were listed as living with them, as well as boarder Mary Dodge.7
Census1930	Laura and Benjamin appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bakersfield, Kern Co., California, enumerated 9 April 1930, as 70 yo real estate broker Benjamin F & 66 yo wife Laura G Williams.8
Death*	Laura died on 5 May 1939 at the home of her son L B Williams in Visalia, Tulare Co., California, at age 75.2,1
Burial*	She was buried at Union Cemetery in Bakersfield, Kern Co., California. Headstone photo & obit available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Benjamin Franklin Williams:

Edna Laura Williams5 b. Sep 1883, d. 4 Apr 1920 John Oliver Williams9,5 b. 19 Feb 1885, d. 25 Aug 1922 George Carlton Williams10,5 b. 11 Jul 1887, d. 7 Oct 1914 Beulah Mary Williams11,5 b. 6 Oct 1889, d. 19 Apr 1962 Benjamin Lindsey Williams12,5 b. 31 Jul 1892, d. 27 Aug 1959 Lola Belle Williams13,5 b. 26 Nov 1894, d. 18 Oct 1974 Nolan Clark Williams14,5 b. 23 Jul 1897, d. 28 Mar 1957 Eva G. Williams15 b. c 1902

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Eliza Keen Williams¹

Father	William David "Billie" Williams1 b. 12 Dec 1817, d. 11 Aug 1861
Mother	Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair2 b. 27 Jul 1828, d. 12 Apr 1862

Last Edited

14 Sep 2021

Birth*	Eliza, daughter of William David "Billie" Williams and Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair, was born on 11 October 1861 in Grayson Co., Texas. Find A Grave claims Fannin Co.2,3
Death*	Eliza died on 13 October 1861 in Grayson Co., Texas.4,2,3
Burial*	She was buried at Blair Cemetery in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas.3

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Minnie Guthrie¹

Last Edited

29 Jan 2023

Birth*	Minnie was born in October 1869 in Mississippi. Both parents also born in Mississippi.2,3,4
Marriage*	She married Daniel Ragsdale Blair, son of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, circa 1887. Married 23 years in the 1910 census. His 2nd marriage, her 1st.5,1,2
Census1900	Minnie and Daniel appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 49 yo bookkeeper Daniel & 30 yo wife Minnie Blair. Their son Harry Hooks was listed as living with them.3
Census1910*	Minnie and Daniel appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 58 yo oil mill manager D R & 40 yo wife Minnie Blair. Their son Harry Hooks was listed as living with them.2
Census1920*	Minnie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 15 January 1920, as 50 yo widow Millie Blair.6
Death*	Minnie died on 11 August 1959 at age 89.4
Burial*	She was buried at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas.4

Child with Daniel Ragsdale Blair:

Harry Hooks Blair7,2 b. 1 Dec 1887, d. 12 Mar 1973

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Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair^1,2

Father	Judge James Keen Blair3,1,2 b. 19 Jan 1830, d. 11 Feb 1911
Mother	Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale3,1 b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 12 Apr 1909

Last Edited

23 Mar 2023

Birth*	Martha, daughter of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, was born on 28 April 1868 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas. Her death certificate says 24 April. Censuses support ca. year and state only.4,5,1
Census1870	Martha appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 4 yo Martha C Blair.6
Census1880	Martha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, as 13 yo daughter Carey Blair.7
Marriage*	She married John Claude Woodward in 1884. Issue per Souvenir: Claude, Elmer, and Leta May Woodward.8,9,10,4,1
Census1900*	Martha and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 6 June 1900, as 37 yo farmer J C & 33 yo wife Carrie Woodard. Their children Claude Sylvester, Elmer Blair, Leta May, Lucy and Agnes I. were listed as living with them.11
Census1910	Martha and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at 914 W. Main St., enumerated 15 April 1910, as 46 yo newspaper solicitor J C & 42 yo wife Martha C Woodward. Their children Leta May, Lucy and Agnes I. were listed as living with them.12
Residence*	Martha resided in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, on 2 February 1911.13
Census1920	Martha and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 2 January 1920, as 55 yo justice of the peace John C & 52 yo wife Caroline Woodward. Their granddaughter 3 yo Libby Burchard was living with them, as well as a second family, Bernard & Emma Lee and their two children.14
Census1930	Martha and John appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas, enumerated 4 April 1930, as 66 yo sanitary department inspector John C & 61 yo wife Martha C Woodward. Their 13 yo granddaughter, now adopted daughter Elizabeth Woodward, neé Burchard, is living with them.15
Census1940	Martha and John appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas, enumerated 13 April 1940, as 76 yo Johh C & 71 yo wife Caroline Woodward.16
LandDeal*	They sold Lot 15, Block 16, Westland Addition in Kerrville to John H Helmann Jr. for $10 circa 25 March 1942.17
Death*	Martha died on 5 November 1942 at 507 Elm St. in Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas, at age 74, of hip cancer.5,4
Burial*	She was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Denison, Grayson Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

Children with John Claude Woodward:

Claude Sylvester Woodward18 b. 3 Oct 1884, d. 17 Feb 1960 Elmer Blair Woodward19 b. 7 Apr 1887, d. 18 Jan 1956 Leta May Woodward20 b. 1889, d. 18 Mar 1964 Lucy Woodward+21,20 b. 17 Jun 1895, d. 3 Oct 1918 Agnes I. Woodward19 b. 14 Jun 1898, d. 11 Feb 1988 Elizabeth Woodward22 b. 6 Jun 1916, d. 8 Jan 1936

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John Claude Woodward^1,2,3,4

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	John was born on 25 October 1862 in Lawrence Co., Illinois, s/o Samuel W. & Elendor J. Woodward.2,1
Marriage*	He married Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair, daughter of Judge James Keen Blair and Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale, in 1884. Issue per Souvenir: Claude, Elmer, and Leta May Woodward.5,2,3,6,4
Census1900*	John and Martha appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 6 June 1900, as 37 yo farmer J C & 33 yo wife Carrie Woodard. Their children Claude Sylvester, Elmer Blair, Leta May, Lucy and Agnes I. were listed as living with them.7
Census1910	John and Martha appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at 914 W. Main St., enumerated 15 April 1910, as 46 yo newspaper solicitor J C & 42 yo wife Martha C Woodward. Their children Leta May, Lucy and Agnes I. were listed as living with them.8
Death	John Claude Woodward was the informant on his daughter Lucy Woodward's death certificate on 3 October 1918; of pneumonia due to influenza.9,10,11
Census1920	John and Martha appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 2 January 1920, as 55 yo justice of the peace John C & 52 yo wife Caroline Woodward. Their granddaughter 3 yo Libby Burchard was living with them, as well as a second family, Bernard & Emma Lee and their two children.12
Census1930	John and Martha appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas, enumerated 4 April 1930, as 66 yo sanitary department inspector John C & 61 yo wife Martha C Woodward. Their 13 yo granddaughter, now adopted daughter Elizabeth Woodward, neé Burchard, is living with them.13
Census1940	John and Martha appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas, enumerated 13 April 1940, as 76 yo Johh C & 71 yo wife Caroline Woodward.14
LandDeal*	They sold Lot 15, Block 16, Westland Addition in Kerrville to John H Helmann Jr. for $10 circa 25 March 1942.15
Death*	John died on 24 December 1947 at Memorial Hospital in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas, at age 85, of acute heart failure.16,1
Burial*	He was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Denison, Grayson Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair:

Claude Sylvester Woodward17 b. 3 Oct 1884, d. 17 Feb 1960 Elmer Blair Woodward18 b. 7 Apr 1887, d. 18 Jan 1956 Leta May Woodward1 b. 1889, d. 18 Mar 1964 Lucy Woodward+19,1 b. 17 Jun 1895, d. 3 Oct 1918 Agnes I. Woodward18 b. 14 Jun 1898, d. 11 Feb 1988 Elizabeth Woodward20 b. 6 Jun 1916, d. 8 Jan 1936

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Peter Blair¹

Father	1st Sgt. Charles William Blair1,2 b. 1832, d. 1903
Mother	Martha Jane "Patsy" Guerrant1,3,2 b. 23 Feb 1835, d. 7 Aug 1867

Last Edited

14 Sep 2021

Birth*	Peter, son of 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair and Martha Jane "Patsy" Guerrant, was born circa 1854. Date assumed; he is typically listed first of the issue of Charles & Martha and they were married in 1853.1
Death*	Peter died in 1867 in Grayson Co., Texas. Hodge claims headstone reads 1878.1,4,5
Burial*	He was buried at Blair Cemetery in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas. Find A Grave & TXGenWeb claim death year of 1878. Lowe says 1867.6,7,4

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Porter "Portie" Blair^1,2,3

Father	1st Sgt. Charles William Blair2,1,4 b. 1832, d. 1903
Mother	Martha Jane "Patsy" Guerrant2,5,4 b. 23 Feb 1835, d. 7 Aug 1867

Last Edited

14 Sep 2021

Birth*	Porter, daughter of 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair and Martha Jane "Patsy" Guerrant, was born circa 1855. Date estimated from birthorder in Williams. Hodge seems to call Porte a son. Williams says a daughter.2,4
Death*	Porter died in 1870 in Texas.3
Burial*	She was buried at Blair Cemetery in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas.3,6

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Emma C Blair^1,2

Father	1st Sgt. Charles William Blair3,2 b. 1832, d. 1903
Mother	Martha Jane "Patsy" Guerrant3,2 b. 23 Feb 1835, d. 7 Aug 1867

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Emma, daughter of 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair and Martha Jane "Patsy" Guerrant, was born in August 1856 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. VA Deaths says 1857.2,1
Death*	Emma died on 22 July 1857 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2

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Fannie Blair^1,2

Father	1st Sgt. Charles William Blair1,2 b. 1832, d. 1903
Mother	Fredora Eubanks "Dora" de Graffenreid1,2 b. c 1849

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*	Fannie, daughter of 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair and Fredora Eubanks "Dora" de Graffenreid, was born circa 1875 in Texas. Williams says Tennessee but the census clearly shows Texas.1,2
Census1880	Fannie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair and Fredora Eubanks "Dora" de Graffenreid, as 5 yo daughter Fannie Blair.3

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Thomas Blair¹

Father	1st Sgt. Charles William Blair1 b. 1832, d. 1903
Mother	Fredora Eubanks "Dora" de Graffenreid1 b. c 1849

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*	Thomas, son of 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair and Fredora Eubanks "Dora" de Graffenreid, was born in 1875. If Williams is correct then William must have been a twin with Fannie.1
Death*	Thomas died before 14 June 1880. This conclusion based on fact he is missing in the 1880 census.2

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Lyle Johnson Blair¹

Father	1st Sgt. Charles William Blair1 b. 1832, d. 1903
Mother	Lyla Watson Johnson1

Last Edited

3 Aug 2021

Birth*

Lyle, son of 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair and Lyla Watson Johnson, was born between 1880 and 1897, date estimated.1

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Henry Taylor "Tot" Blair^1,2

Father	George Whitfield Blair3,4,1 b. 25 May 1843, d. 11 Jan 1932
Mother	Frances C. Shortridge3,4,1 b. 6 Oct 1856, d. 12 Mar 1932

Last Edited

14 Sep 2021

Birth*	Henry, son of George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, was born on 6 October 1874 in Fannin Co., Texas. The 1880 census supports year and state; the 1900 has year off by ten, but age correct.3,4,1
Name Variation	- Henry Taylor "Tot" Blair was also known as Tot Blair.1
Census1880	Henry appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 5 yo son Henry Blair.5
Census1900	Henry appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas in the household of his parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 25 yo department store clerk & son Henry T Blair.6
Death*	Henry died on 30 July 1900 at Exall Lake in Dallas Co., Texas, at age 25. Find A Grave writes, "TODD BLAIR DROWNED. Met His Death While Bathing in Exall's Lake. H. T. Blair, son of Geo. W. Blair, clerk of the court of civil appeals, was drowned while bathing in Exall's lake yesterday afternoon. Mr. Blair was unmarried and about 23 years of age, living with his father at 341 Routh street. His body was taken to Bonham for interment, over the Santa Fe, at 8:25 this morning. Judge Anson Rainey and other friends accompanied the body, which was taken to the train by the local lodge of the Order of Eagles, of which the deceased was secretary. His untimely death has proven a shock to all his numerous friends. He was well known and deservedly popular. - July 31, 1900, Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 3".7,1
Burial*	He was buried at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas.7

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Kitty Belle Blair¹

Father	George Whitfield Blair2,1 b. 25 May 1843, d. 11 Jan 1932
Mother	Frances C. Shortridge2,1 b. 6 Oct 1856, d. 12 Mar 1932

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Kitty, daughter of George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, was born on 13 November 1876 in Texas. The 1880 census suggests ca. 1877.3,1,4,5
Census1880	Kitty appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 2 yo daughter Kittie Blair.6
Census1900	Kitty appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas in the household of her parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 23 yo daughter Kittie B Blair.7
Census1910	Kitty appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas in the household of her parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 33 yo daughter Kitty Bell Blair.8
Census1920	Kitty appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas in the household of her parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 44 yo public schoolteacher daughter Kitty Belle Blair.9
Census1930	Kitty appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas in the household of her parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 52 yo public school teacher daughter Kitty B Blair.10
Death	Kitty Belle Blair was the informant on her father George Whitfield Blair's death certificate on 11 January 1932; of pulmonary edema due to being hit by a street car.11,12
Death	Kitty was mentioned in the obituary of Frances C. Shortridge, dated 12 March 1932.13,14,1
Census1940*	Kitty appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at 2521 Howell, enumerated 2 April 1940, as 63 yo public school teacher Kitty Belle Blair. Her 47(!) yo sister Juanita Price was living with her.15
Move	Kitty moved her residence from Dallas to Austin in 1946.16
Death*	Kitty died on 3 November 1958 at a local hospital in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, at age 81.16,17,3
Burial*	She was buried on 5 November 1958 at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin, Travis Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.18,3

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John Bryon Blair^1,2

Father	George Whitfield Blair3,4,1 b. 25 May 1843, d. 11 Jan 1932
Mother	Frances C. Shortridge3,4,1 b. 6 Oct 1856, d. 12 Mar 1932

Last Edited

14 Sep 2021

Birth*	John, son of George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, was born on 10 October 1879 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas. The 1880 census suggests ca. 1879. Not entirely clear that his middle name is Bryon. It may be Byron. Scatterlings calls him 'J.B.'.5,1
Census1880	John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 1 yo son J B Blair.6
Census1900	John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas in the household of his parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 21 yo cigar salesman & son J B Blair.7
Census1910	John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas in the household of his parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 30 yo bank clerk son J B Blair.8
Death*	John died on 26 November 1912 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 33.5,1
Burial*	He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5,1

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Juanita Blair^1,2

Father	George Whitfield Blair3,1 b. 25 May 1843, d. 11 Jan 1932
Mother	Frances C. Shortridge3,1 b. 6 Oct 1856, d. 12 Mar 1932

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Juanita, daughter of George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, was born in February 1882 in Texas.4,1
Census1900	Juanita appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas in the household of her parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 18 yo daughter Juanita Blair.5
Marriage*	She married George Foster Price on 10 March 1910 at Trinity Methodist Church in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. She is enumerated as Juanita, although married, in 1910, as Juanita Price in 1920.6
Census1910	Juanita appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas in the household of her parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 28 yo daughter Juanita Blair.7
Marriage	Juanita accompanied the singer at Alfred Thomas Knies Sr. and Norine Blair's wedding at 2803 N. Routh St., Palestine, Anderson Co., Texas, on 20 June 1913.8,9,10
Marr-Divorce*	Juanita was divorced from George Foster Price before 10 January 1920. Both 1920 & '30 censuses confirm divorce.2,11
Census1920	Juanita appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas in the household of her parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 37 yo divorced professional singer daughter Juanita Price.12
Census1930	Juanita appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas in the household of her parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 43 yo divorced voice teacher daughter Juanita Price.13
Death	Juanita was mentioned in the obituary of Frances C. Shortridge, dated 12 March 1932.14,15,16
Census1940	Juanita appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of 2521 Howell, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, as 47 yo divorced sister Juanita Price in the household of Kitty Belle Blair; as 63 yo public school teacher Kitty Belle Blair.17
Death	Juanita was mentioned in the obituary of Kitty Belle Blair, dated 3 November 1958.18,19,20
Death*	Juanita died on 4 March 1975 at age 93.21,22
Burial*	She was buried at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin, Travis Co., Texas.22

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Norine Blair¹

Father	George Whitfield Blair2,3,1 b. 25 May 1843, d. 11 Jan 1932
Mother	Frances C. Shortridge2,3,1 b. 6 Oct 1856, d. 12 Mar 1932

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Norine, daughter of George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, was born in November 1885 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas.4,1,5,6
Census1900	Norine appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas in the household of her parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 14 yo daughter Norine Blair.7
Census1910	Norine appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas in the household of her parents, George Whitfield Blair and Frances C. Shortridge, as 24 yo daughter Norine Blair.8
Marriage*	She married Alfred Thomas Knies Sr. on 20 June 1913 at 2803 N. Routh St. in Palestine, Anderson Co., Texas.9,3,6
Census1920	Norine and Alfred appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Austin, Travis Co., Texas, enumerated 3 January 1920, as 44 yo gas company v.p. Alfred & 36 yo wife Norine Knies (indexed Knils). Their daughter Edith Norene "Ditty" was listed as living with them.10
Census1930*	Norine and Alfred appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Austin, Travis Co., Texas, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 56 yo Texas Public Services v.p. A T & 44 yo wife Norine B Knies. Their children Edith Norene "Ditty" and Alfred Thomas "Ted" were listed as living with them.11
Death	Norine was mentioned in the obituary of Frances C. Shortridge, dated 12 March 1932.12,13,14
Census1940	Norine and Alfred appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Austin, Travis Co., Texas, enumerated 6 May 1940, as 65 yo Alfred Thomas & 54 yo wife Norine B Knies. Their son Alfred Thomas "Ted" was listed as living with them.15
Death	Norine was mentioned in the obituary of Kitty Belle Blair, dated 3 November 1958.16,17,18
Death*	Norine died on 18 August 1970 at Francis Retirement Home in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, at age 84, of diabetes complications.19,6
Burial*	She was buried at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin, Travis Co., Texas.6

Children with Alfred Thomas Knies Sr.:

George Blair Knies20,21 b. 31 Mar 1914, d. 3 Jul 1918 Edith Norene "Ditty" Knies11 b. 1 Apr 1917, d. 13 Oct 2007 Rev. Alfred Thomas "Ted" Knies Jr.11 b. 14 Feb 1924, d. 23 Oct 2006

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Wesley Witcher Blair Jr.¹

Father	Wesley Witcher Blair1 b. 1844, d. 2 Nov 1868
Mother	Sally Evans1 b. c 1842, d. 21 May 1870

Last Edited

10 Oct 2022

Birth*

Wesley, son of Wesley Witcher Blair and Sally Evans, was born circa 1865, date estimated.1

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Nora Blair^1,2

Father	Wesley Witcher Blair2,1 b. 1844, d. 2 Nov 1868
Mother	Sally Evans2,1 b. c 1842, d. 21 May 1870

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Nora, daughter of Wesley Witcher Blair and Sally Evans, was born circa 1866, date estimated.2
Census1870	Nora appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Sherman P.O., Grayson Co., Texas, as 4 yo granddaughter Nora Lee Blair in the household of B. J. Evans; as 71 yo farmer B J Evans.3
Death*	Nora died between 1872 and 1873 in Grayson Co., Texas. Hodge says 1873, Williams says between 1872 and '73, citing family Bible records, Find A Grave claims 1872.4,5,1
Burial*	She was buried at Blair Cemetery in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas.6,1

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Edgar Elisha Blair^1,2

Father	Elisha Edgar Blair3,4,1 b. 1849, d. 1895
Mother	Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner3,1 b. Jun 1856, d. 5 Jul 1922

Last Edited

23 Jan 2025

Birth*	Edgar, son of Elisha Edgar Blair and Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner, was born on 2 July 1874 in Denison, Grayson Co., Texas.5,6
Census1880	Edgar appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of 2nd Pct., Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Elisha Edgar Blair and Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner, as 6 yo son Edie Blair.7
Census1900*	Edgar and Annie 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.8
ResearchNote	Research Note of 2 September 2021 re Edgar's m1: I believe he did not m1 Annie Mae Hurst as follows,      1900 census: We find a 25 yo Edward Blair in Fannin County, wife Annie M, daughters 2 yo Edna M & 0.3 yo Gracie. Edward's parents' birthstates are VA and AR, which are close but should be VA and MO. Married 3 years (i.e. ca 1897) with 2 born and 2 living.      1910 census: I find no Edward/Edgar & Annie Blair. Instead I find a 'widowed' 36 yo Annie Blair in Bryan Co, OK with daughters12 yo Edna M, 10 yo Minnie B, 8 yo Addie M, 5 yo Grace, and 1 yo Iva Blair. Edna is a good fit with the 1900 record, but Grace should be 10-11 yo, not 5 yo. Iva's age of 1 yo suggests Annie was 'widowed' ca 1909.      Clearly Annie was not widowed, at least not by Edgar Elisha Blair, since he lived until 1949. That leaves two possibilities - the Edward Blair she married is not Edgar Elisha Blair or she was hiding a divorce under cover of widowhood. Edgar married Ola Matilda Edwards ca. 1907-1908 so Iva wouldn't have been his daughter.      By the 1920 census Annie has married Silas Dossen/Dawson, is still living in Bryan, OK, with daughters 14 yo Grace and 11 yo Iva.      In the 1930 census Annie is in Smith, TX with daughter Addie & her husband Lee Roy Ham.      In the 1940 census Annie is still with Addie & Lee Roy Ham, but now in Dallas.      Meanwhile Edgar & Ola have a complete census record 1910-1940. There's never a child from Edgar's purported 1st marriage living with him and Ola in later censuses. Bottom line our Edgar Elisha Blair did not marry Annie Mae Hurst. I do not yet know the identity of the Edward Blair who did marry her ca. 1897 and likely died before the 1900 census.      The following sources are in error regarding this marriage according to my research and analysis:      FSTrees, ID no. LQRP-6XW.      Ancestry, Gayle McDowell tree.      Geneanet.org, (https://gw.geneanet.org/justinlsmith?n=blair&oc=&p=edgar+elisha) shows Edgar Elisha Blair, b. 1874 in Grayson County, d. 1949 in Wichita County, TX, correct parents, wives Ola Matilda Edwards & Annie Mae Hurst, but with Ola first and Annie second.8,9
Marriage*	He married Ola Matilda Edwards between 1907 and 1908. Married 2 years with 1 born and 1 living in the 1910 census. A defunct Ancestry database, Web: RootsWeb Marriage Records Index", says they were married in 1907 in Roosevelt, NM. I have not found any primary source for this marriage.10,11,1
Census1910*	Edgar and Ola appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, enumerated 22 April 1910, as 35 yo transfer team owner Earnest E & 24 yo wife Ola M Blair. Their son Ernest Carl "Ernie" was listed as living with them, as well as one servant.12
Residence*	Edgar resided in Creek Co., Oklahoma, on 12 September 1918. His WWI draft card shows his occupation as pumper for Oklahoma Pipeline Co., and nearest relative as Sarah Thomas Blair of Lamasco, TX.5
Census1920	Edgar and Ola appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wellton, Yuma Co., Arizona, enumerated 29 January 1920, as 45 yo steam railroad laborer Ernest E & 34 yo wife Ola Blair. Their children Ernest Carl "Ernie", Frank Kenneth, Ola Jane and Thomas Walton "Buck" were listed as living with them.13
Census1930	Edgar and Ola appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 2, Eastland Co., Texas, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 56 yo laborer Edgar & 44 yo wife Olba M Blair. Their children Thomas Walton "Buck", Edgar Elisha "Ed" and William A. "Billie Joe" were listed as living with them.14
Census1940*	Edgar appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 2, Eastland Co., Texas, enumerated 8 April 1940, as 65 yo WPA road construction laborer Edgar E Blair. His son William A. "Billie Joe" was listed as living with him.15
Death*	Edgar died on 17 December 1949 at Wichita Falls State Hospital in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, at age 75, of cerebral hemorrhage. Find A Grave claims he died in Ranger, Eastland, TX, but his death certificate says otherwise.16,17
Burial*	He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger, Eastland Co., Texas. Headstone & portrait photos available at Find A Grave. Find A Grave shows six Blairs buried in this cemetery.17
ResearchNote	Research Note of 1 September 2021 re given name(s). Scatterlings. Julian F "Rusty" Williams in Scatterlings: Blair, Williams & Turner To Texas 1858-1873, a generally very well researched and reliable source, names him Edgar Elisha Blair.      FSTrees, ID no. LQRP-6XW, calls him Edward Elisha Blair and lists fifteen name sources.      Four sources support Edward: an 1896 marriage, the 1900 census, his WWI draft card, and his Find A Grave entry. The first two are in my opinion not this man. The WWI draft card is pretty compelling and lists his mother correctly as Sarah Thomas Blair. Find A Grave's claim is worthless since his headstone just says Ed.      One source supports Edgar: a 1911 birth record for daughter Ola. This one record is in three times so accounts for 1/5 of the 15 source total.      Eight are inconclusive since he's recorded as E. E., Ed, or Edie.      Ancestry, the Gayle McDowell tree adds a few sources for Edgar, none for Edward.      Edgar is supported by the 1930 census, the 1940 census, and his SSA application.      Analysis & conclusion      In the absence of compelling evidence one way or the other I'm going with the most reliable source overall - Scatterlings - and listing him as Edgar Elisha Blair. But clearly he switched back and forth between Edgar and Edward seemingly at will. It's interesting that none of the primary sources mention his purported middle name of Elisha. Of course it's a well established name in the family so is fully believable. Perhaps his name was really Edgar Edward Blair with no Elisha at all. Bottom line - inconclusive.1,17

Children with Ola Matilda Edwards:

Ernest Carl "Ernie" Blair12 b. 4 Dec 1908, d. 22 Dec 1972 Frank Kenneth Blair10,13 b. 10 May 1910, d. 6 Aug 1928 Ola Jane Blair18,19 b. 27 Nov 1911, d. 25 May 1997 Sgt. Thomas Walton "Buck" Blair11,13 b. 10 May 1913, d. 28 Mar 1952 GySgt. Edgar Elisha "Ed" Blair Jr.14 b. 28 Nov 1921, d. 15 Apr 2003 Eula Pauline "Polly" Blair20 William A. "Billie Joe" Blair21,14 b. 10 Nov 1927, d. 30 Jan 2003

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Ola Matilda Edwards¹

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Ola was born on 4 October 1885 in Owensboro, Daviess Co., Kentucky. Her parents born LA & KY according to the 1910 & 1920 censuses.2,3
Marriage*	She married Edgar Elisha Blair, son of Elisha Edgar Blair and Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner, between 1907 and 1908. Married 2 years with 1 born and 1 living in the 1910 census. A defunct Ancestry database, Web: RootsWeb Marriage Records Index", says they were married in 1907 in Roosevelt, NM. I have not found any primary source for this marriage.4,5,1
Census1910*	Ola and Edgar appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, enumerated 22 April 1910, as 35 yo transfer team owner Earnest E & 24 yo wife Ola M Blair. Their son Ernest Carl "Ernie" was listed as living with them, as well as one servant.3
Census1920	Ola and Edgar appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wellton, Yuma Co., Arizona, enumerated 29 January 1920, as 45 yo steam railroad laborer Ernest E & 34 yo wife Ola Blair. Their children Ernest Carl "Ernie", Frank Kenneth, Ola Jane and Thomas Walton "Buck" were listed as living with them.6
Census1930	Ola and Edgar appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 2, Eastland Co., Texas, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 56 yo laborer Edgar & 44 yo wife Olba M Blair. Their children Thomas Walton "Buck", Edgar Elisha "Ed" and William A. "Billie Joe" were listed as living with them.7
Death*	Ola died on 30 October 1934 in Fort Sumner, DeBaca Co., New Mexico, at age 49.2
Burial*	She was buried at Fort Sumner Cemetery in Fort Sumner, DeBaca Co., New Mexico. Headstone & portrait photos available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Edgar Elisha Blair:

Ernest Carl "Ernie" Blair3 b. 4 Dec 1908, d. 22 Dec 1972 Frank Kenneth Blair4,6 b. 10 May 1910, d. 6 Aug 1928 Ola Jane Blair8,9 b. 27 Nov 1911, d. 25 May 1997 Sgt. Thomas Walton "Buck" Blair5,6 b. 10 May 1913, d. 28 Mar 1952 GySgt. Edgar Elisha "Ed" Blair Jr.7 b. 28 Nov 1921, d. 15 Apr 2003 Eula Pauline "Polly" Blair10 William A. "Billie Joe" Blair11,7 b. 10 Nov 1927, d. 30 Jan 2003

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Laura E. Lnu¹

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Laura was born circa 1910. She claimed to be 40 yo on her marriage affadavit of 1950.2
Marriage*	She married Ernest Carl "Ernie" Blair, son of Edgar Elisha Blair and Ola Matilda Edwards, on 31 October 1950 in Maricopa Co., Arizona. Both parties claimed not to have been divorced in Arizona in the past 12 months on their marriage affadavit.2,3,1,4
Residence*	Laura and Ernest resided in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, in 1956, Ernest was a yardman for the Southern Pacific Railroad.1

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Emma Blair^1,2

Father	Elisha Edgar Blair1,2 b. 1849, d. 1895
Mother	Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner1,2 b. Jun 1856, d. 5 Jul 1922

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Emma, daughter of Elisha Edgar Blair and Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner, was born on 30 May 1876 in Texas.3,1,2
Census1880	Emma appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of 2nd Pct., Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Elisha Edgar Blair and Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner, as 4 yo daughter Emma Blair.4
Marriage*	She married Ulysses S. Grant "Gree" Irick on 30 December 1893 in Fannin Co., Texas. The 1910 census shows married 16 years with 7 born and 5 living.5,6,2
Census1910*	Emma and Ulysses appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of El Yeso Pct., Chaves Co., New Mexico, enumerated 27 April 1910, as 39 yo farmer Ulysis S Drick (Ulysis S Irick) & 33 yo wife Emma E Irick. Their children Allie Thomas, Gree, Emma Estell, Nancy "Billie Jo" and Malcolm Norene were listed as living with them.7
Census1920	Emma and Ulysses appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Lindsay Twp., Garvin Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 9 January 1920, as 47 yo garage mechanic Gree & 44 yo wife Emma Irick. Their children Gree, Emma Estell, Nancy "Billie Jo", Malcolm Norene and Leona Ruth were listed as living with them.8
Death*	Emma died on 21 September 1927 at age 51.3
Burial*	She was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, McClain Co., Oklahoma. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

Children with Ulysses S. Grant "Gree" Irick:

Allie Thomas Irick3 b. 19 Oct 1894, d. 16 Aug 1972 William B. Irick3 b. 28 Dec 1900, d. 26 Oct 1903 Gree Irick Jr.3 b. 9 Dec 1901, d. 8 Jan 1971 Emma Estell Irick3 b. 23 Jul 1903, d. 2 Apr 1990 Nancy "Billie Jo" Irick9,7 b. 26 Sep 1905, d. 12 Sep 2003 Malcolm Norene Irick7 b. 5 Feb 1910, d. 25 Nov 2001 Leona Ruth Irick10,3 b. 11 Jan 1914, d. 26 Dec 2003

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Ulysses S. Grant "Gree" Irick^1,2

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Ulysses was born on 24 November 1871 in Texas.1,3
Marriage*	He married Emma Blair, daughter of Elisha Edgar Blair and Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner, on 30 December 1893 in Fannin Co., Texas. The 1910 census shows married 16 years with 7 born and 5 living.4,1,2
Census1910*	Ulysses and Emma appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of El Yeso Pct., Chaves Co., New Mexico, enumerated 27 April 1910, as 39 yo farmer Ulysis S Drick (Ulysis S Irick) & 33 yo wife Emma E Irick. Their children Allie Thomas, Gree, Emma Estell, Nancy "Billie Jo" and Malcolm Norene were listed as living with them.3
Census1920	Ulysses and Emma appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Lindsay Twp., Garvin Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 9 January 1920, as 47 yo garage mechanic Gree & 44 yo wife Emma Irick. Their children Gree, Emma Estell, Nancy "Billie Jo", Malcolm Norene and Leona Ruth were listed as living with them.5
Census1930*	Ulysses appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Turnbull Twp., McClain Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 16 April 1930, as 58 yo farmer Ulyses S Irick. His daughter Leona Ruth was listed as living with him.6
Death*	Ulysses died on 22 June 1934 at age 62.1
Burial*	He was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, McClain Co., Oklahoma. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Emma Blair:

Allie Thomas Irick7 b. 19 Oct 1894, d. 16 Aug 1972 William B. Irick7 b. 28 Dec 1900, d. 26 Oct 1903 Gree Irick Jr.7 b. 9 Dec 1901, d. 8 Jan 1971 Emma Estell Irick8,7 b. 23 Jul 1903, d. 2 Apr 1990 Nancy "Billie Jo" Irick9,10,3 b. 26 Sep 1905, d. 12 Sep 2003 Malcolm Norene Irick11,12,3 b. 5 Feb 1910, d. 25 Nov 2001 Leona Ruth Irick13,14,7 b. 11 Jan 1914, d. 26 Dec 2003

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Leona "Lee" Blair^1,2,3

Father	Elisha Edgar Blair4,3 b. 1849, d. 1895
Mother	Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner4,3 b. Jun 1856, d. 5 Jul 1922

Last Edited

13 May 2024

Birth*	Leona, daughter of Elisha Edgar Blair and Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner, was born on 3 February 1878 in Fannin Co., Texas.1,2,3
Census1880	Leona appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of 2nd Pct., Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Elisha Edgar Blair and Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner, as 2 yo daughter Leonia Blair.5
Marriage*	She married Robert Evan "Bob" Hemphill on 24 December 1897 in Fannin Co., Texas. Married 2 years with 2 born & 1 living in 1900, 12 years with 6 born and 5 living in the 1910 census.6,7,8,1
Census1900	Leona and Robert appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 13 June 1900, as 25 yo farmer Robert E & 22 yo Lela Humphill (Hemphill). Their son Willie Cathryn "Kate" was listed as living with them.9
Census1910*	Leona and Robert appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 36 yo farmer Robert E & 33 yo wife Lee Hemphill. Their children Willie Cathryn "Kate", Pearl Emma, Tommie Evelyn, Ruth Mae and Sidney Earl were listed as living with them.10
Census1920	Leona and Robert appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 27 January 1920, as 43 yo farmer Robert & 41 yo wife Lea Hemphill. Their children Willie Cathryn "Kate", Tommie Evelyn, Ruth Mae and Sidney Earl were listed as living with them. A challenging person in the household is 20 yo widowed daughter Kate Spencer. This could be Willie or Pearl, more likely Willie.11
Census1930	Leona and Robert appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Telephone, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 4 April 1930, as 56 yo farmer Robert E & 52 yo wife Lella Hemphill. Leona's 78 yo widowed uncle Frank Blair was living with them.12
Census1940	Leona and Robert appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 18 April 1940, as 66 yo farmer R E & 62 yo wife Lela Hemphill.13
Death*	Leona died on 9 June 1942 at 2615 25th St. in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 64, of liver cancer.14,15,1
Burial*	She was buried at Gum Springs Cemetery in Carson, Fannin Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Robert Evan "Bob" Hemphill:

Willie Cathryn "Kate" Hemphill16,10 b. 29 Sep 1899, d. 10 Oct 1964 Pearl Emma Hemphill17 b. 14 Sep 1901, d. 13 Aug 1990 Tommie Evelyn Hemphill10 b. 29 Jun 1904, d. 3 May 1982 Ruth Mae Hemphill18,10 b. 14 Jan 1908, d. 23 Dec 1977 Sidney Earl Hemphill10 b. 4 Feb 1910, d. 27 Sep 1973

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Robert Evan "Bob" Hemphill^1,2

Last Edited

13 May 2024

Birth*	Robert was born on 25 February 1874 in Mississippi, s/o Robert Levi Hemphill & Margaret H Earnheart. The middle name Evan is iiffy, it may have been Earl, as in daughter Ruth's death certificate.3,1,4,5
Marriage*	He married Leona "Lee" Blair, daughter of Elisha Edgar Blair and Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner, on 24 December 1897 in Fannin Co., Texas. Married 2 years with 2 born & 1 living in 1900, 12 years with 6 born and 5 living in the 1910 census.6,7,8,9
Census1900	Robert and Leona appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 13 June 1900, as 25 yo farmer Robert E & 22 yo Lela Humphill (Hemphill). Their son Willie Cathryn "Kate" was listed as living with them.10
Census1910	Robert and Leona appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 36 yo farmer Robert E & 33 yo wife Lee Hemphill. Their children Willie Cathryn "Kate", Pearl Emma, Tommie Evelyn, Ruth Mae and Sidney Earl were listed as living with them.11
Census1920	Robert and Leona appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 27 January 1920, as 43 yo farmer Robert & 41 yo wife Lea Hemphill. Their children Willie Cathryn "Kate", Tommie Evelyn, Ruth Mae and Sidney Earl were listed as living with them. A challenging person in the household is 20 yo widowed daughter Kate Spencer. This could be Willie or Pearl, more likely Willie.12
Census1930*	Robert and Leona appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Telephone, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 4 April 1930, as 56 yo farmer Robert E & 52 yo wife Lella Hemphill. Leona's 78 yo widowed uncle Frank Blair was living with them.13
Census1940	Robert and Leona appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 18 April 1940, as 66 yo farmer R E & 62 yo wife Lela Hemphill.14
Death*	Robert died on 10 March 1945 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, at age 71, of senile dementia.3,4
Burial*	He was buried at Gum Springs Cemetery in Carson, Fannin Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

Children with Leona "Lee" Blair:

Willie Cathryn "Kate" Hemphill15,11 b. 29 Sep 1899, d. 10 Oct 1964 Pearl Emma Hemphill4 b. 14 Sep 1901, d. 13 Aug 1990 Tommie Evelyn Hemphill11 b. 29 Jun 1904, d. 3 May 1982 Ruth Mae Hemphill5,11 b. 14 Jan 1908, d. 23 Dec 1977 Sidney Earl Hemphill11 b. 4 Feb 1910, d. 27 Sep 1973

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