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Mary Lena Boyett

Female 1906 - 1987  (80 years)


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  • Name Mary Lena Boyett  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Born 6 Sep 1906  Sabine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 4, 5
    Gender Female 
    Died 4 Aug 1987  San Augustine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 5
    Buried Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Notes 
    • (Research):She married a HALL and was widowed at a young age. At the time of the 1930 census, she and her three year old son, Melva, were living with her parents in Sabine County.
    Person ID I36157  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Father John Oliver Boyett,   b. 22 May 1862, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Jan 1934, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Martha "Mattie" Ann Emerentha Conn,   b. 29 Mar 1870, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Aug 1939, Sabine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Married 22 Dec 1887  [5
    • In her annotated transcription of the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary shows that Wyatt BOYETT (1905-1906) was a son of Robert Edgar Boyett and Clarissa Conn. He is more likely a son of John Oliver Boyett and Mattie Conn. Robert Edgar and Clarissa had only one chidl that died prior to 1910, his name was Robert Goodrich. However, the 1910 census showed that Mattie Conn Boyett had two children that died prior to that date. Zenas, 1898-1900, and UNKNOWN. It is very likely that this second child was Wyatt.
    Family ID F9688  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Burl S. Hall,   b. 25 Mar 1902,   d. 9 Jan 1928  (Age 25 years) 
    Married 27 Aug 1925  [6
    Children 
     1. Melville Morris Hall,   b. 14 Jul 1926, Sabine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Dec 1948, McKinney, Collin County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 22 years)
    Last Modified 9 Jun 2013 
    Family ID F804  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 William "Willie" Joseph Bolt,   b. 17 Jul 1908, Anderson County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jan 1994, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 27 Sep 1930  [7
    • Martha White has the xeros of an article about Willie and Lena Bolt from an unreferenced newspaper, possibley the Sabine County Reporter. Their was a handwritten date on this article, Sept. '83.

      Willie and Lena Bolt are happiest when they are spending time with their friends and neighbors in Rosevine. The Bolts have an abiding love for Sabine County. "Although our bodies were away for awhile, our hearts were in Sabine County," related Lena. After living in larger cities, Willie and Lena returned to Rosevine where they enjoy the golden years of their lives.

      Willie was born in Anderson County. "Dad was always lookign for something better and we moved quite a bit when I was young, recalled Willie. After living in Lovelady for awhile, he attended school at Lonesome Pine and Timpson. Willied moved to Sabine County when he was 17 years old and graduated from the Pinehill School.

      Lena was born and reared in Rosevine, approximately 400 yards from her present home. She was the daughter of J. O and Mattie Boyett. She attended the Rosevine School while Dr. Denton Kerr was superintendent.

      Willie and Lena were united in marriage on September 27, 1930 in Sabine County. Lena was the mother of one son, Melville Morris Hall, who served in World War II and died in 1948.

      After their marriage, Willie left the farm and worked as a logger for five years. The Bolts later moved to Beaumont, where he was employed by Trailways as a bus driver, a position he held elven years. Leaving their beloved Texas, Willie and Lena mvoed to Shreveport where he worked for 16 years for Sears. He retired in 1969 and the Bolts returned to Sabine County.

      Lena and Willie attend the Rosevine Baptist Church, where she had been a member more than sixty years. Willie serves as church clerk and treasurer.

      Lena enjoys piecing quilts and quilting. She is a regular participant in the Quilting Bee which meets at the Rosevine Church every Tuesday afternoon. Lena also likes to cook and is a member of the Gravelhill Home Extension Club.

      When Willie was younger, he enjoyed fishing and squirrel hunting. "Now, I enjoy gardening and doing a little truck farming. I always plant enough vegetables to share with my friends and neighbors, related Willie. He presently serves as secretary of the Bronson Masonic Lodge.

      Being friends and having friends are very important to the Bolts. "You can't live without friends and you sure can't afford to die without them, said Lena.

      Helping others and sharing with friends make Willie and Lena Bolt beloved Rosevine neighbors.

      (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, June 2013)
    Last Modified 9 Jun 2013 
    Family ID F6793  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Sep 1906 - Sabine County, Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 4 Aug 1987 - San Augustine County, Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S481] 1910 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls. This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more.), Texas, Sabine County, JP 1 Enumerated 3 May 1910 SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 14B 238-240 (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S564] 1930 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002., (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls. Containing records for approximately 123 million Americans, the 1930 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and is the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household?s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census.), Texas, Sabine County, JP 6 Enumerated April 11, 1930 ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 96 88-91 (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S513] Ancestry.com - Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 [database online].

    4. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 81514819 (Reliability: 3).

    5. [S607] McCary, Kay P. "Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas" Cemetery Index ; http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txsabine/burials/.

    6. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 70373306 (Reliability: 3).

    7. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 81514824 (Reliability: 3).