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Ella M. Prestridge

Female 1867 - 1950  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ella M. Prestridge was born on 12 Oct 1867 in Louisiana; died on 3 Aug 1950 in Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas.

    Ella married Warren Harper Rawson on 6 Sep 1883 in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. Warren was born on 19 Jan 1866 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana; died on 11 Aug 1927 in Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Pearl Gertrude Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1884 in Louisiana; and died.
    2. 3. Linus Prestridge Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jan 1885 in Louisiana; died on 28 Jun 1903 in Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
    3. 4. James Fisher Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jun 1886 in Louisiana; died on 11 Jun 1917 in Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
    4. 5. Ruth Josephine Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Feb 1889 in Louisiana.
    5. 6. Warren Edward Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1891 in Louisiana; died on 22 Oct 1931 in Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
    6. 7. Eugene Bryan Rawson, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Oct 1897 in Verda, Grant Parish, Louisiana; died on 31 Mar 1968 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas.
    7. 8. Gerald Eldridge Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Oct 1900 in Louisiana; died on 16 Nov 1969.
    8. 9. Lester Freeland Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Nov 1902 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 12 Mar 1982 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas.
    9. 10. Mabel Ella Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 May 1905 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 14 Aug 1989 in Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas; was buried in Lower Chireno Cemetery, Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
    10. 11. Thomas Blackwell Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1907 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 17 May 1975 in New London, Rusk County, Texas.
    11. 12. William Randolph Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1909 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 3 Jan 1975 in Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Pearl Gertrude Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ella1) was born on 31 Jul 1884 in Louisiana; and died.

  2. 3.  Linus Prestridge Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ella1) was born on 28 Jan 1885 in Louisiana; died on 28 Jun 1903 in Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas.

  3. 4.  James Fisher Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ella1) was born on 23 Jun 1886 in Louisiana; died on 11 Jun 1917 in Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas.

    James married Ruth Madeline Moss about 1908. Ruth was born about 1893 in Texas; died on 10 Mar 1924. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Florence Ella Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1909 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 29 Mar 2002 in San Augustine County, Texas.
    2. 14. Mildred Lee Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jul 1911 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 24 Jan 2002 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.
    3. 15. Thelma Pearl Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1914 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 29 Apr 2000 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
    4. 16. Iris Gretell Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1915 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 27 Feb 2006 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.

  4. 5.  Ruth Josephine Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ella1) was born on 19 Feb 1889 in Louisiana.

  5. 6.  Warren Edward Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ella1) was born on 4 Nov 1891 in Louisiana; died on 22 Oct 1931 in Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas.

    Family/Spouse: Dora Gartman. Dora was born about 1891. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Eugene Bryan Rawson, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ella1) was born on 13 Oct 1897 in Verda, Grant Parish, Louisiana; died on 31 Mar 1968 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    (Research):Census Listings:

    1920 Census
    Texas, San Augustine County, JP #2
    Enumerated 21 Jan 1920
    SD 326 ED 177 Sheet 15B
    289-289
    Rawson, Eugene Hd M W 22 M Tx La La Farmer
    Rawson, Veva Wf F W 22 M Tx Tx
    Rawson, Velton Dtr F W 2 1/12 S Tx Tx
    Rawson, Junior Son m W 9/12 Tx Tx


    1930 Census
    Texas, San Augustine County, JP #2
    Enumerated April 19, 1930
    ED 203-4 SD 19 Sheet 7B
    4/21-30
    #118-118
    Rawson, Eugene B Hd M W 32 M@18 La La La Farmer
    Rawson, Veva Wf F W 32 M@18 Tx Tx Tx
    Rawson, Velta A Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Rawson, Eugene B. Jr Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
    Rawson, Francis Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
    Rawson, Garrett P Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
    Rawson, Doris Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx

    Eugene married Veva G. Garrett on 16 Aug 1916 in Ratcliff, San Augustine County, Texas. Veva (daughter of James Garrett and Mattie Gilbert) was born on 27 Oct 1897 in Ratcliff, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 13 Aug 1968 in Orange County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Velta Alnettie Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1917 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 20 Nov 2002 in Center, Shelby County, Texas; was buried on 22 Nov 2002 in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.
    2. 18. Eugene Bryan Rawson, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Apr 1919 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 12 Nov 1998 in Orange County, Texas.
    3. 19. Francis "Frank" Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1921 in Denning, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 13 Aug 2013 in Orange, Orange County, Texas.
    4. 20. Garrett Prestidge Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jun 1923 in Texas; died on 2 Aug 1978 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
    5. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 22. Daniel Neal Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1928 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 3 Nov 1929 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas.
    7. 23. Mary Elizabeth Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1932 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 1 Nov 1986 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

  7. 8.  Gerald Eldridge Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ella1) was born on 10 Oct 1900 in Louisiana; died on 16 Nov 1969.

    Family/Spouse: Della Mae Watson. Della was born after 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  Lester Freeland Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ella1) was born on 23 Nov 1902 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 12 Mar 1982 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas.

    Family/Spouse: Rosine Sanders. Rosine was born on 15 Jun 1909 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 8 Oct 1999 in Austin, Travis County, Texas; was buried in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  Mabel Ella Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ella1) was born on 29 May 1905 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 14 Aug 1989 in Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas; was buried in Lower Chireno Cemetery, Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas.

    Family/Spouse: Herman Earl Mathews, Sr.. Herman (son of Francis Newton "Newt" Mathews and Margaret "Maggie" Horn) was born on 6 Sep 1906 in Melrose, Nacogdoches County, Texas; died on 13 Feb 1985 in Nueces County, Texas; was buried in Lower Chireno Cemetery, Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Herman Earl Mathews, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1929 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 23 Dec 1995 in Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado.
    2. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 11.  Thomas Blackwell Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ella1) was born on 11 Mar 1907 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 17 May 1975 in New London, Rusk County, Texas.

    Notes:

    He married an Audrey S.


  11. 12.  William Randolph Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ella1) was born on 15 Sep 1909 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 3 Jan 1975 in Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas.

    Family/Spouse: Ermol Sanders. Ermol was born on 16 Sep 1911 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 5 Apr 1997 in White Oak, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried on 8 Apr 1997 in Lower Chireno Cemetery, Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Florence Ella Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Ella1) was born on 4 Aug 1909 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 29 Mar 2002 in San Augustine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    THE SABINE COUNTY REPORTER
    3 April 2002 page 13

    Florence Ella Smith

    Florence Ella Rawson Smith, 92, of San Augustine died Friday, March 29, 2002 in San Augustine.

    Mrs. Smith was born Aug. 4, 1909, in Denning as a daughter of the late Ruth Madeline (Moss) and Fisher Rawson. She was a homemaker and a member of the San Augustine Church of Christ.

    Survivors: husband, Kirby Smith of San Augustine; sons and daughters-in-law Larry and Doniece Smith of San Augustine and Phillip and Chris Smith of Tyler; grandchildren, Steve and Sherry Smith of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Glenn Smith and Krista and Jay Everett, all of Houston, Ryan and Amy Smith of Nacogdoches, Lisa and Cecil Shillings of Huntington, and Sharon and Bobby Barbee of Shelbyville; two sisters, Iris Mathews of San Augustine and Billie Krause of Freeport; and nine great-grandchildren.

    Funeral services were held at 2 pm Monday at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Alton Shaw and Joe Hunnicutt officiating. Interment followed at Thomas Cemetery, west of San Augustine.

    Wyman Roberts Funeral Chapel, San Augustine, directors.

    Family/Spouse: Kirby Smith. Kirby (son of Henry Clayton Smith and Alice Hines) was born on 12 Feb 1908 in Willis, Montgomery County, Texas; died on 17 May 2002 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 14.  Mildred Lee Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Ella1) was born on 25 Jul 1911 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 24 Jan 2002 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    San Augustine Tribune 7 February 2002

    Mildred Mathews

    Funeral services for Mildred Lee Rawson Mathews were held Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 2:30 pm at the San Augustine Church of Christ with Mr. Glen Walton officiating. Mrs. Mathews was born July 25, 1911 in Denning, San Augustine County, Texas to James Fisher and Ruth Madeline Moss Rawson and died January 24, 2002 in San Augustine.

    Mildred Rawson Mathews was the wife of the late J.P. (Pete) Mathews, president and founding partner of J.P. Mathews Department Store in San Augustine and five Mathews-Miller Department Stores throughout East Texas. J.P. Mathews Co. in San Augustine, established in 1933 was operated for many years by Pete and Mildred Mathews and Iris and Woodrow Mathews.

    Mrs. Mathews attended Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College and taught at Norwood, Texas before her marriage to J.P. (Pete) Mathews in 1931. Mr. Mathews preceded her in death in 1989. She was a member of the Church of Christ and taught Bible classes in the area for many years.

    She is survived by daughters Rosemary Mathews Blackstock and husband Bernice Blackstock of Lufkin, Texas; Cheryl Mathews Burnett and husband, Dick Burnett of College Station, Texas. Also surviving are grandchildren Beth Blackstock Brown and husband Bob Brown of Houston, Ann Blackstock of Arlington, Laura Lee Burnett of Frisco, Texas; Leslie Burnett Moritz and husband, John Moritz of Arlington, and Richard Pearson Burnett of Arlington. Great grandchildren are Pearson Mathews Brown and Keaton Boyd Brown of Houston, Bryan Richard Burnett, Margaret Cherry Moritz and Anna Laura Moritz of Arlington. Sisters are Florence Rawson Smith and Iris Rawson Mathews of San Augustine and Billie McBride Krause of Freeport, Texas. Her sister, Thelma Rawson Harkrider preceded her in death in 2000.

    Pallbearers were nephews, John Mathews, Mark Mathews, Brad Mathews, J.L. Mathews, Taylor Martin, Larry Smith, and Phillip Smith.

    Mildred married Jewel Pearson "Pete" Mathews in 1931. Jewel (son of Inlow Lee Mathews and Amanda "Mandy" Elizabeth Robinson) was born on 18 Sep 1910 in Texas; died on 22 Sep 1989 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 15.  Thelma Pearl Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Ella1) was born about 1914 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 29 Apr 2000 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.

    Notes:

    San Augustine Tribune 4 May 2000

    Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Rawson Harkrider of Nacogdoches were held at 2 pm Monday, May 1, 2000 in the Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel. Officiating was James W. Adams, Randy Harshbarger, Dean Bullock, George Jones and Mark White, Church of Christ ministers.

    Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park in Nacogdoches under direction of Cason-Monk Metcalf. Mrs. Harkrider died Saturday, April 29 at Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches after an extended illness. Mrs. Harkrider was a teacher, bookkeeper and homemaker. She lived in San Augustine for a number of years in the 1930s; and taught in the San Augustine County schools. She was born in Denning in San Augustine County, a daughter of James Fisher Rawson and Madeline Ruth Moss.

    She attended Baylor Teachers College and taught for a number of years. She was married to J.D. Harkrider in Beaumont May 26, 1934. She had been a resident of Nacogdoches since 1944. She was a member of the Mound and Starr Church of Christ, and was a Bible Class teacher and worked with her husband in their family business. She was a talented artist.

    Survivors include her husband, J. D. Harkrider of Nacogdoches; two sons David Harkrider of Englewood, Colorado and Robert Harkrider of Orlando, Florida; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by four sisters, Florence (Mrs. Kirby) Smith, Mildred (Mrs. Pete) Mathews, Iris (Mrs. Woodrow) Mathews all of San Augustine and Bill (Mrs. Richard) Krause of Freeport.

    Thelma married James David "J. D." Harkrider on 26 May 1934 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. James was born on 24 Oct 1911 in Center, Shelby County, Texas; died on 28 Aug 2017. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. David Rawson Harkrider  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Aug 1935 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; died on 3 Feb 2009 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

  4. 16.  Iris Gretell Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Ella1) was born on 1 Oct 1915 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 27 Feb 2006 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    San Augustine Tribune
    Thursday, March 2, 2006

    Iris Rawson Mathews

    Funeral services for Iris Rawson Mathews will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at San Augustine Church of Christ with burial to follow at the Thomas Cemetery.

    Iris Rawson Mathews was born October 1, 1915 in Denning, San Augustine County to James Fisher and Ruth Madeline Moss Rawson and died Monday, February 27, 2006 at home in San Augustine, Texas.

    Iris Rawson Mathews was the wife of the late Woodrow W. Mathews. For many years Iris worked beside her husband Woodrow in the dry good business. J P Mathews Company, the family business, was established in 1933 and was operated for many years by Pete and Mildred Mathews and Woodrow and Iris Mathews. She was a faithful member of the San Augustine Church of Christ.

    She is survived by one daughter, Martha Mathews Butts and husband, John Harvey, of San Augustine; sons, John Richard Mathews and wife, Sharon of San Augustine, William Mark Mathews of Dallas, and Robert Bradley Mathews and wife, Kaye of San Augustine.

    Also surviving are grandchildren, Sylvia Thomason Bay and husband, Scott of Houston, Mary Paige Martin of College Station, Courtney Mathews Saxton and husband, Jimmy of Austin, Emily Jane Mathews of Forth Worth, Shane Rawson Mathews of San Augustine, Luke Ladner Mathews of San Augustine, Jacob Bradley Mathews of San Augustine, William Lee Mathews of San Augustine and Molly Elizabeth Mathews of San Augustine. Great-grandchildren are William Taylor Martin, Mary Kathryn Martin, Wilson Richard Martin, all of College Station, William Anderson Bay, Suzanne Elizabeth Bay, both of Houston, John Saxton and Samuel Saxton, both of Austin.

    She is also survived by one sister, Billie McBride Krause of Nacogdoches and one brother-in-law, J.D. Harkrider of Nacogdoches.

    Arrangements were by Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.

    A similiar obituary also published in the
    Sabine County Reporter
    March 8, 2006

    Family/Spouse: Woodrow Wilson Mathews. Woodrow (son of Inlow Lee Mathews and Amanda "Mandy" Elizabeth Robinson) was born on 4 May 1915 in Texas; died on 15 Mar 1998 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 36. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 17.  Velta Alnettie Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eugene2, 1.Ella1) was born on 20 Sep 1917 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 20 Nov 2002 in Center, Shelby County, Texas; was buried on 22 Nov 2002 in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Sabine County Reporter
    November 27, 2002. page 15

    Velta Alnettie McLemore, age 85, passed away at the Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center, Texas, on November 20, 2002. She was born to Eugene Bryan & Veva Garret McLemore on September 20, 1917, in Denning, Texas. Her husband, Vessie Earl McLemore preceded her in death, along with one daughter, Wanda Kay McLemore. She is survived by: Sons: Donald Earl McLemore & Wife, Torah Lea, of North Zulch, Texas; Edward Bruce McLemore of San Augustine, Texas. Daughter: Nina Ross Weimmer of Spring, Texas Brother: Frank Rawson of Orange, Texas Grandchildren: Keith McLemore, Curtis McLemore, Sandy Moulds, Samantha Bell & Brandy McLemore. Four Great-Grandchildren. Funeral services were under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas, and were held on Friday, November 22, 2002, 10:00 A.M. at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with burial following at the Thomas Cemetery.

    (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, November 2002)

    Velta married Vessie Earl McLemore on 27 Aug 1938 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. Vessie (son of Vessie Eugene McLemore and Nina Ophelia Fuller) was born on 12 Sep 1916 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; died on 30 Apr 1997 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried on 2 May 1997 in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Donald Earl McLemore  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jan 1940 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 7 Sep 2016 in North Zulch, Madison County, Texas; was buried in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
    2. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 40. Wanda Kaye McLemore  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jun 1955 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 28 Mar 1974 in Lamarque, Galveston County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.
    4. 41. Edward Bruce McLemore  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Nov 1956 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 16 Mar 2011 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried on 19 Mar 2011 in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.

  6. 18.  Eugene Bryan Rawson, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eugene2, 1.Ella1) was born on 11 Apr 1919 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 12 Nov 1998 in Orange County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Obituary
    San Augustine Tribune
    November 19, 1998

    Eugene B. Rawson Jr., 79, of Orange died November 12 at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

    Funeral services were held at 10 am Monday, November 16, 1998 at Claybart Funeral Home in Orange with burial at 2:30 pm at Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine. Services were conducted by Rev. Jerry McElhinny.

    A native of San Augustine, he had lived in Orange 54 years and was the retired manager of Dupont Credit Union. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Redland Lodge No. 3, AF&AM, the Shrine and was Golden K Kiwanian.

    He was born in San Augustine April 11, 1919, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eugene B. Rawson.

    Survivors include his wife, Ruth Mitchell Rawson of Orange; brother, Frank Rawson of Orange; sisters Velta McLemore of San Augustine and Doris Mills of Pleasanton.

    Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 902 Green Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630.

    (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

    Family/Spouse: Ruth Mitchell. Ruth (daughter of Joe Lon Mitchell and Mary "Mae" Hines) was born on 3 Mar 1917 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 30 Sep 2008 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried on 2 Oct 2008 in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bland Lake, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 19.  Francis "Frank" Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eugene2, 1.Ella1) was born on 20 Jul 1921 in Denning, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 13 Aug 2013 in Orange, Orange County, Texas.

    Notes:

    The Sabine County Reporter
    August 21, 2013, page 16

    Francis Rawson
    Francis Rawson, 92, of Orange, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at his home.

    Born on July 20, 1921, Frank was a native of Denning, Texas. He was the son of Veva Garrett Rawson and Eugene Bryan Rawson, Sr.

    After serving in the South Pacific during WWII, Mr. Rawson became an educator. He spent the majority of his career in the Little Cypress ? Mauriceville CISD, serving as a teacher, coach and principal. Before joining Little Cypress, Mr. Rawson worked for several years in the West Orange schools. After leaving Little Cypress, he served as a junior high school principal in Buna until his retirement.

    Following his retirement, he spent many years as a security guard at Delta Downs. Mr. Rawson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to many. Affectionately known as "Faw Frank" or "Uncle Frank", he will be greatly missed.

    He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jane Pate Rawson; his parents; and his siblings, Velta Mclemore, Eugene B. Rawson, Jr., Doris Mills, Mary Wickersham, Garrett Rawson and Neal Rawson.

    Mr. Rawson is survived by his daughter, Fran Hulsey and husband, Larry of Hemphill; and son, Warren Rawson and wife, Patty DeLaney of Houston.

    Memories will be cherished by his five grandchildren, Oscar DeLaney Rawson of Houston, David Hulsey and wife, Tammy of Orange, Darrin Hulsey and partner, Hillary Herndon of Knoxville, Tennessee, Daniel Hulsey of Orange, Karen Hulsey Fisher and husband, Kyle of Mauriceville. "Faw Frank" will also be remembered by his great-grandchildren, Brynne Hulsey of Bridge City, Dayla and Taylor Hulsey of Orange, Seaman Trevor Lawrence Hulsey of Panama City, Florida; and Airman 1st Class Theron David Hulsey of Lakenheath, England.

    The family would like to give a special thanks to Kendra, Pat, Laura, Doll, Carlene and Professional Home Health and Hospice and others who graciously and lovingly cared for Dad.

    Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A Graveside Service, with military honors, will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Isaac Low Cemetery in Hemphill. Officiating will be Reverend Karen Jones, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Hemphill.

    Serving as Pallbearers will be Daniel Hulsey, Dr. Darrin Hulsey, David Hulsey, Larry Hulsey, Bill Skinner and Dr. Warren Rawson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Oscar DeLaney Rawson, Seaman Trevor Lawrence Hulsey, Airman 1st Class Theron David Hulsey, Kyle Fisher and Taylor Ray Hulsey.

    Family/Spouse: Jane Pate. Jane (daughter of Oscar Perry Pate and Vera J. Bennett) was born on 26 Oct 1924 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 28 Jan 2012 in Orange, Orange County, Texas; was buried in Low Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 20.  Garrett Prestidge Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eugene2, 1.Ella1) was born on 11 Jun 1923 in Texas; died on 2 Aug 1978 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

  9. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eugene2, 1.Ella1)

  10. 22.  Daniel Neal Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eugene2, 1.Ella1) was born on 5 Jun 1928 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 3 Nov 1929 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas.

  11. 23.  Mary Elizabeth Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eugene2, 1.Ella1) was born on 16 Aug 1932 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 1 Nov 1986 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 24.  Herman Earl Mathews, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mabel2, 1.Ella1) was born on 2 Mar 1929 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 23 Dec 1995 in Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado.

  13. 25.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mabel2, 1.Ella1)

  14. 26.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mabel2, 1.Ella1)

  15. 27.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.William2, 1.Ella1)

  16. 28.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.William2, 1.Ella1)


Generation: 4

  1. 29.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Florence3, 4.James2, 1.Ella1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 45. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 47. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 30.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Florence3, 4.James2, 1.Ella1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 48. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 49. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Mildred3, 4.James2, 1.Ella1)

  4. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Mildred3, 4.James2, 1.Ella1)

  5. 33.  David Rawson Harkrider Descendancy chart to this point (15.Thelma3, 4.James2, 1.Ella1) was born on 11 Aug 1935 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; died on 3 Feb 2009 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

    Notes:

    Memorial services are planned for David Rawson Harkrider, 73, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2009, at the Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 5303 E. County Line Road, Centennial, Colo. 80122. David Harkrider was born on August 11, 1935, in Beaumont, Texas. He died Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at his home in Denver, Colo.

    David was the son of J.D. and Thelma Harkrider. His mother, Thelma, preceded David in death. He is survived by his father, J.D. Harkrider of Nacogdoches; his wife, Elaine, of Denver, Colo.; daughter, Wendy; two sons, Paul and wife, Jana, John and wife, Jenell; and six grandchildren, Ross, J.D., Conrad, Colin, Jordan and Sydney. He is also survived by one brother, Robert, and wife, Arline, of Florida and their children, Beth, John, Amy and Anne. David moved to Nacogdoches in 1944 with his parents.

    He graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1953 and then attended Abilene Christian College on a football scholarship. While there, he met and later married Elaine Schultz December 14, 1954. David decided while still in high school that he wanted to prepare his life to preach the gospel of Christ. He was gifted with a clear analytical mind that enabled him to become an exceptional scholar and teacher of the Bible and a great debater. After David graduated from Abilene Christian College, he worked with churches in East Texas, California and Alabama. He moved to Denver in 1965 and spent most of his life preaching in Denver. For many years, he conducted a live, call-in radio program that was open to any Bible questions. David loved his family, he loved his church, and he loved young people and sports. He coached youth football and baseball for over forty years. Some of his teams not only won league championships, but also state and national championships.

    Four of his former players went on to play professional football, and two played major league baseball. David will be missed by a loving family and a host of friends. Memorial donations, may be made to the David Harkrider Memorial Scholarship Fund, Nacogdoches High School Alumni Association, P.O. Box 632152, Nacogdoches, Texas 75963.

    Published by Journal-News on Feb. 7, 2009.

    David married Elaine Jean Schulze on 14 Dec 1954. Elaine was born on 24 Mar 1936 in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa; died on 3 Dec 2016 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 34.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (16.Iris3, 4.James2, 1.Ella1)

  7. 35.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (16.Iris3, 4.James2, 1.Ella1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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  8. 36.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (16.Iris3, 4.James2, 1.Ella1)

  9. 37.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (16.Iris3, 4.James2, 1.Ella1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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    2. 52. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 53. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 54. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 38.  Donald Earl McLemoreDonald Earl McLemore Descendancy chart to this point (17.Velta3, 7.Eugene2, 1.Ella1) was born on 26 Jan 1940 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 7 Sep 2016 in North Zulch, Madison County, Texas; was buried in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.

    Notes:

    The following is excerpted from a cover story in "Services: The Magazine for the Building Service Contracting Industry" Volume XIV, Number 1, January 1999.

    PROFILE: BSCAI's New President Donald McLemore, CBSE McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc.

    Donald McLemore, CBSE, heads a major Southwest building service company. This year, he will lead the Building Service Contractors Association International. In this interview, McLemore describes his company, his philosophy, and his vision for BSCAI and the industry.

    How did McLemore Building Maintenance get started? I first arrived in Houston in 1964 with $35 in my pocket and no automobile. After several types of jobs, sometimes three at the same time, I settled down to the pick up and delivery of laundry and dry cleaning for almost five years. However, I had been raised in an entrepreneurial family, and was continually looking around for something I could do on my own. We looked at a washeteria, a fast food restaurant, a bar, a laundry, and a fishing marina. I told Torah Lee---I got married in 1966--that I could be the fishing guide and she could run the store and take care of the bait. She didn't seem to like that idea or the one about owning a bar. She said I would drink up all the profits. Early one morning I was picking up Dr. Walker's office laundry, and he was complaining about his cleaning service. I told him that I could do what he needed done if he would let me try. He gave me the job and a week later I had bought several other small accounts from another contractor. That was September 1, 1970. The first month's total billing was $513.50 but we did all the work so it was a pretty good profit. Married, two very young children, a brand new home, and on July 3, 1971, I gave up the laundry business and went into the janitorial industry full time. It was one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make but one that I have never regretted.

    MBM is a family-owned and run business. What roles or positions do your family members fill? Torah Lea retired after 26 years in January 1997 but still comes in whenever we are short-handed. Keith, our oldest son, started sweeping floors in our warehouse 12 years ago, and has been the Houston Operations Manager for the past five years. Curtis, our youngest son, came on board five years ago in Special Services and is Director of Marketing and Sales today. Stephanie, Curtis's wife, is the MBM Office Manager. Evita, Keith's new wife, started as an assistant to the Human Resources Manager. Then there is Nina, my sister. She is the Executive Secretary and has been with us for 13 years. Of course, there are many others who are just like my kids whom have been here for years.....Last year's BOMA Building of the Year in Houston was cleaned by MBM for Trammel Crow. We clean and cut the yards on several hundred phone company buildings in three states. A chemical plant that is spread out over six thousand acres with 124 buildings...

    Obituary

    Graveside services for Donald McLemore, 76 of North Zulch, Texas, will be held at 10:45 A.M., Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. A visitation will take place from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M., Friday, September 9th at the Madisonville Funeral Home in Madisonville, Texas. Immediately following the services on Monday, a reception will be held at 110 Fargo, Houston, Texas 77006.

    Donald Earl McLemore was born on January 26, 1940 in San Augustine, Texas to Vessie Earl & Velta (Rawson) McLemore. He was the owner of McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc. from 1970 to 2003 and a past president of Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI). Although Donald was retired, he continued raising cattle and working on his ranch, the Lazy M Ranch, which looked very much like a state park because of its pristine condition. Donald loved nature and feeding the deer and squirrels that made their home on the ranch. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandson and granddaughter. They each had their very own lake to fish in when they came to visit. Donald had lived in North Zulch for the past fifteen years, coming from The Woodlands, and he was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

    Donald passed away on September 7, 2016 at his home in North Zulch, Texas. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; brother, Edward Bruce McLemore; sister, Wanda Kay McLemore and daughter-in-law, Elvira McLemore. Surviving family members include wife, Torah Lea McLemore of North Zulch; sons, Keith Alan McLemore of The Woodlands and Curtis Eugene (Stephanie) McLemore of The Woodlands; sister, Nina Weimmer of Spring and grandchildren, Jake Ryan McLemore and Sarah Corinne McLemore.

    Madisonville Funeral Home in Madisonville, Texas is in charge of all arrangements.

    Copied from www.waltersfuneralhome.com

    Donald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
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  11. 39.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Velta3, 7.Eugene2, 1.Ella1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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  12. 40.  Wanda Kaye McLemore Descendancy chart to this point (17.Velta3, 7.Eugene2, 1.Ella1) was born on 17 Jun 1955 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 28 Mar 1974 in Lamarque, Galveston County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    After graduating from High School in San Augustine, Wanda enrolled in a dental hygiene program at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Galveston. She was killed in an auto accident by a drunk driver one weekend when she was traveling home.


  13. 41.  Edward Bruce McLemore Descendancy chart to this point (17.Velta3, 7.Eugene2, 1.Ella1) was born on 28 Nov 1956 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 16 Mar 2011 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried on 19 Mar 2011 in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Known as Bruce. He was a welder, and also loved to hunt and fish. He killed feral hogs to supplement his income.

    Obituary

    Mr. Edward Bruce McLemore, 54, of San Augustine entered into rest Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at his residence in San Augustine County.
    Edward Bruce was born to Velta (Rawson) McLemore and Earl McLemore on November 28, 1956, in San Augustine County, Texas. He was a welder for Brown and Root, and was a operator Advanced Aeronautics. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

    He is survived by: Daughter: Brandy and her husband, Craig Hutchins of Baytown, Grandchildren: Kendall and Cooper Hutchins of Baytown; Brother: Donald Earl McLemore and his wife, Tora Lea of Madisonville; and Sister: Nina Weimer of Houston.

    Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011, 10:00 A.M., Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Randy Mills officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening, 5:00 til 8:00 P.M. in Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County.

    He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Velta McLemore; Sister: Wanda Kay McLemore

    Pallbearers will be Brad Stewart, Tim Sowell, Ken Lee, William Whitton and Robert Cartwright

    Wyman Roberts Funeral Home
    San Augustine, Texas
    www.timeformemory.com

    A nearly identical obituary was in the March 23, 2011 issue of the Sabine County Reporter, Page 14.




    Edward married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 59. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Edward married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Edward married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 42.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (19.Francis3, 7.Eugene2, 1.Ella1)

  15. 43.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (19.Francis3, 7.Eugene2, 1.Ella1)