Felix Harrelson McLemore

Notes:

Melba Gene McLemore writes that her great-great grandfather, Felix Harrelson McLemore "is often described as the most colorful of the McLemore brothers. His self proclaimed profession was that of a Professional Monte Dealer, although census records listed him as a farmer. Letters Felix and Clarissa exchanged show Felix was most often gone to Idaho or Montana prospecting for gold. From their letters, and the children's birth dates, we gather Felix was home long enough for Clarissa Isabella to become pregnant with one of their ten children, and then he would be off again on another mining prospect."

This is a letter he wrote his wife from Thompon Falls, Montana, as transcribed by Melba Gene McLemore:

Thompson Falls MO [Montana]
June 19th 187?
Dear Isabel, I write you a few lines in answer to yours of seven days ago and this being the first chance I have had to get a letter to the office I have had since I received your letter although I was here a week ago but did not have time to write as I was in a hurry to get on .We are still out from Thompson Falls fifteen miles prospecting land but have had bad luck that is we have not struck gold enough to pay in any quantities but are not done trying but don't know when we will give it up but not soon I have found another Lege of one I wrote to you about finding one sometime ago and was going to have an assay of it it only went $16.00 to the ton but I think it will get better as we go down on it and that is our business here today to get fuse and powder and tools to work the lege with the other one I found. I don't know now what it will go but I think it better than the other one. We went to bed rock in our placer mines but did not find gold enough to pay so gave it up but we are going down on our lege and will work a week or so and then I am going on a trip in the mountains with a man who has got horses and will furnish me to go with him and we will be gone for two months or more but you can still direct to Thompson. Hope you are all well can't say when I will be at home may not come this winter but will if I make money enough to get home on and back here in the Spring for I think I will make something here yet for the country is covered with minerals of all kinds. Tell Robert to be on his guard for he is in danger of being killed at any time I have only killed one deer since I have been here, but have not had time to hunt. I saw an awful large bear track in the sand between here and camp this morning but I have not seen one since I have been here. I got a letter from the boys and will answering them as soon as I get a little time hope they are getting out of the grass and they will have an easier time I don't intend for them to make another crop in that county if I can help it. Write soon and often and don't wait for me to write for it may be some time before I am where I can write as ever
F H McLemore

Another letter from Thompson Falls follows:

Thompson Falls
Dear Isabel,
I write you a few lines after waiting to hear from you. I have written two letters since I heard from any of you. What is the matter. Have you written or not or do you wait for me to write before you write. If so I think you owe me a dozen or more for I know that I have written a dozen more than I got from any of you. I am not doing anything of account. Hardly make my grub and sometimes don't make that. In fact couldn't do much if I had work to do for the snow is three feet or has been until a few days back. We had quite a thaw but it snowed all day yesterday and the night before. As the snow snow is over two feet deep now and will not be less until spring. I shall prospect next spring again after I do my assessment work on my claims which will take some twenty days as I own two Interests and as soon as I am done I will start for the mountains for two months and if I don't find something rich I will quit and go to work for wages and try to get back home by winter if I can. I hope you will get along without me until then which I know you can and better perhaps than if I was there but you don't know how bad I want to see you all but I can't get there now so I will try to content myself by thinking you will get along without me best. I hope the children are going to school. When you write give me all the news and don't write such short letters as this. Hope this will find all well.
As ever F H McLemore


The following letter, also transcribed by Melba Gene McLemore, is one that Felix wrote his son John Wright McLemore from the Idaho Territory in the 1880's:

Murrayville, Shoshone County Idaho Terr.
March the 22nd, 188?
John W. McLemore
Dear Son: I write you in answer to yours which came to hand a day or so ago. I haven't nothing new to write. I am working at a saw mill at two dollars a day and board and it is very hard work in heavy timber and snow but I don't think I will work long as the mill will not run only to the last of the month by the partie who is running now --- I will not stay here long for as soon as I can make a few dollars I will go to work on my claims. I wish you all was out here and I hope you will sell the place this year at some price for I can't live in that country anymore after seeing this country. What has become of Marion Oliver or do you know. I have written to him several times but got no answers. Is Tie Jones thear yet if not find out whear he is and write to me. I have written to him and Neal Campbell but have not got any answers -- I don't think Marion Oliver is in the county or he would have answered my letters -- I hope you will succeed in making a good crop, be sure and do the best you all can for I don't know when I will start home not before fall at any rate. I will try to save money enough to carry me home this summer if possible. Thear is quite a rush here now and plenty men out of work and can' get a day's work--I have just written to your mother-- I hope you boys will not let your mother do any hard work for she says she has not been well since I left home. Well I will close. Hope this will find all well. What is John Shep doing.
as ever your Affectionate Father
Felix McLemore FH McLemore

Clarissa wrote her husband in December, 1883 asking him to come home, as there had been some killings in McDade. Melba's transcription of this letter follows:

McDade Bastrop December the 10th 1883

Dear Husband In answer to yours which came in hand a few days Since and found all well and doing the the best we no how - your fruit trees has come and i went and got them and planted them out - you sayed to mark the hogs ive have marked all that didnt die the rest of them are looking very fine there is thousands of _____ yet plenty to last even till Spring-- Moley Bobs Wife is here bin here since sunday She stayed at Mr. Wards seven or eight days and 10 or 12 at Thads and is here and She dont no where bob is at left here a few days ago to hunt a place and have not herd from him since-The partys that rented the Wheat ? place have backed out wanted Thad to furnish 10 or 15 dolars to repane the houses and deduct it from the rent dont no of eny one else wanting land and will have to let it stand until you come home- well there has bin some killing in McDade Bose Heffington was kild there a few nights ago in the dark no one was present the parties met on the street near the market and both parties shot but neither party culd be found and it was a mistry for a while.what _____bose recieved the first shot through the left lung and brok and runn out g. milltons paster and went to miltons house and told about it- he lived about forty eight hours and made an afendavit and swore to it and it was against Jeff fitzpatrick and jeff has not bin seen since Walter sayes he is very proud now and going to bring him a saddle The cowes are very poor on account of eating acorns still I have rote all that is of eny interest. will close by saying I wis you would come home as soon as you can
Your Wife Isabell

(Transcriber's Note: It appears this letter was folded and an extra note added to the end of the paper as the writing appears upside down when looking at the front page of the letter. Written above Isabellas heading of "McDade Bastrop December the 10th 1883" is the following: "Bill says he has quiet crying and will give you some Eggs to make you an EGG Nog when you come home."

A few weeks later, Felix's own brothers Thad and Wright, were taken out of a saloon in McDade and hung by vigilantes, George Milton, Tom Bishop, Mr. Howery and Preacher Frank Fleming. His brothers-in- law, Az and Jack Batey, were killed in a shoot out on Christmas Day, the day following the hangings. Robert Stephens and Haywood Batey were also involved in the shoot out, but not killed. A niece, Pearl Lee Batey was to be born this same day, to Walter and Elizabeth Batey.

Had Felix been home, he likely would have been killed as well. He was interviewed by the St. Louis Globe Democrat Reporter on December 29 about the tragedies in McDade. Melba Gene was unable to find a copy of this article in any of the December, 1883 St. Louis papers, however the article was reprinted in several Texas newspapers.

Melba found the following related article from the Williamson County Sun, published on January 31, 1884:
"Last Monday afternoon, Felix McLemore and Marion Beatty, kinsmen of the men who were hung and shot at McDade on Christmas, rode into Taylor armed with Winchester rifles, and stopped at Pilgrim's saloon. Milton and Bishop, whose firearms were used with fatal effect in the McDade affray, were already in town, well armed, and at Boyd's store on the opposite side of Main street. The two hostile parties were soon aware of their proximity to each other and were vigilant and guarded in their movements on the streets. For a time fears were entertained of a deadly conflict on our streets, but neither party sought a meeting with the other, and Milton and Bishop, having attended to the business which brought them to town, left for home. McLemore and Beatty remained in town till next day, when Marshal Olive got a telegram from the sheriff of Bastrop county, to arrest Beatty, on a charge of robbery, and bring him to Bastrop; in compliance with which he made the arrest and carried Beatty up to Austin that day, McLemore accompanying his friend."

Felix and Isabella had ten children, nine of whom lived into adulthood. Of the nine children, Gabe would die at 17 years and one day of age. The youngest son would live 9 days, as inscribed on Isabella's headstone, as she too would pass from the birth of this child.

In 1892, some four years after Clarissa died, Felix and his children sold their land and McDade. The following year he took out a life insurance policy with New York Life in St. Louis, Missouri. He named his children Clarissa Isabell (Lotta) and Marion Harrelson McLemore as beneficiaries, and listed his occupation as Cowboy and Saloon Keeper.

Felix remarried to "a woman named Sara, around the same time his daughter Minnie Bell married in 1904. Oral family history has this as a short lived marriage---and no records of it have been found." He had a saloon in Mineral Wells about this same time.

Felix bailed out of the saloon business in 1916, he had gone broke from selling on credit. His address in 1919 was St. Louis, Missouri, where he was staying with his daughter, Lotta, and her husband, Claude Johnstone. This is where he was living when he died.

This is a letter he wrote his daughter, Minnie, from St. Louis in 1919, transcribed by Melba.

St. Louis
6-6-19
7025 WATERMAN ST
MRS. MINNIE GAINES

DEAR DAUGHTER

WILL WRITE YOU AGAIN THIS LEAVES ME WELL-LOTTIE IS SITTING_UP THE FIRST TIME YESTERDAY THINK SHE WILL BE OUT BY SUNDAY . THE YOUNGEST GIRL FLORENCE HAS A BAD CASE OF THE MUMPS. THIS IS THE FOURTH DAY IT HAS BEEN RAINING HERE FOR THE LAST SIX WEEKS FAIR TODAY

HAVENT HEARD FROM ANY OF THE FOLKS IN SOME TIME DON'T KNOW WHAT IS THE REASON WALTER HE WROTE THAT HE EXPETED TO GO TO DALLAS SHE ? BE OPERATED ON FOR THE PYLES AND HAVE NOT HEARD OF HIM SINCE WROTE JOHN BUT HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HIM DON'T GUESS I WILL SUPPOSE HE GOT MIFFTED BECAUSE I DID NOT STOP AS I WENT HOME FROM YOUR HOUSE. I DID NOT HAVE TIME FOR I WOULD OF MISSED THE TRAIN IF I HAD STOPPED. SO IF HE GOT MAD AT THAT I CANT HELP IT.

HAVE A NICE SMALL GARDEN HAVE HAD LOTS OF RADISHES AND LETTUS BEANS ARE BLOOMING IT IS ABOUT THE SISE OF YOUR GARDEN HAVE LOTS OF FLOWERS PLANTED OUT LOT OF ROSES BUT OUT ONLY A FEW IN BLOOM CLAUDE IS QUITE A GARDNER SO BETWEEN US I THINK WE WILL SOON HAVE LOTS TO EATE FROM IT- YOU CAN GET ANY VEGETABLE IN THE MARKET YOU CAN THINK OF SO THEY HAVE PLENTY TO EAT HERE - HAS KETON COME HOME YET. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW LOTTIE SAYS SHE WILL WRITE TO YOU AS SOON AS SHE IS ABLE-WILL CLOSE HOPE THIS FINDS YOU ALL WELL WRITE SOON I REMAIN AS EVER YOUR AFFECTIONATE OLD DAD

FELIX MCLEMORE

His body was brought back to Millsap, Texas by train, with his daughter Mollie there waiting. He was buried in the Cox Cemetery, next to his wife, Isabella.

(Research):
Census Information:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Oc
cupation Father's
Birthplace
Mother's Birthplace

F. H. MCLEMORE Self M Male W 37 LA Laborer TN MS
S. I. MCLEMORE Wife M Female W 33 GA Keeping House SC GA
Walter K. MCLEMORE Son S Male W 12 TX Works On Farm LA GA
Molly MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 10 TX At Home LA GA
John W. MCLEMORE Son S Male W 8 TX LA GA
Thomas A. MCLEMORE Son S Male W 7 TX LA GA (Actually Thaddeus Asbury)
Minnie B. MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 5 TX LA GA
Eliza MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 3 TX LA GA
Felix H. MCLEMORE Son S Male W 1 TX LA GA


Source Information:
Census Place Precinct 8, Bastrop, Texas
Family History Library Film 1255290
NA Film Number T9-1290
Page Number 209C - http://www.familysearch.org v.2.5.0


1900 Federal Census
Texas, Parker County, JP 5, ED 75
Enumerated 12 June 1900 by Sam P. Newbery
SD 3, ED 75, Sheet 5
86-86
McLemore, Felix Hd W M Mar 1843 57 Wd LA TN Miss Farmer
McLemore, Minnie B Dtr W F Mar 1878 21 S Tx La Ga
McLemore, Felix H Son W M Jun 1879 20 S Tx La Ga
McLemore, Clarisy I Dtr W F Apr 1882 18 S Tx La Ga
McLemore, Marion H Son W M Jun 1884 14 S Tx La Ga
McLemore, Nancy J Stepmother W F Mar 1835 65 Wd 8/6 Tenn Tenn NC

1910 Federal Census
Oklahoma, Jackson County, Bacum Township (part of)
Enumerated 29 April 1910 by D.C. Oliver
SD 5 ED 134 Sheet 7B
118-124
Littlefield, J.D. Hd M W 43 M1 20 Tx Tn Tx Farming
Littlefield, Mallie Wife F W 40 M1 20 4/4 Tx La Ga
Littlefield, Deland Dtr F w 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Littlefield, Cedcle Son M W 17 Tx Tx Tx
Littlefield, Keton Son M W 14 Ok Tx Tx
Littlefield, Ona B Dtr F W 8/12 Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, F.H.Father-in-law M W 67 Widow La Tn Miss Laborer Odd Jobs

Felix married Clarisa Isabell "Isabella" Batey on 13 Oct 1866 in Bastrop County, Texas. Clarisa (daughter of Walter Warsham Batey and Eliza Evaline Gober) was born on 21 Jan 1849 in Franklin, Dekalb County, Georgia; died on 24 Aug 1888 in Millsap, Parker County, Texas; was buried in Cox Cemetery, Millsap, Parker County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was Sheriff of Wheeler County, Texas.

(Research):Census Information:

1910 Census
Oklahoma, Jackson County, Martha
Enumerated 12-13 May 1910 by Jack Fletcher
SD 5 ED 143 Sheet 17B
304-304
McLemore, Walter K Hd M W 43 m1 19 Tx Unk Unk Farmer
McLemore, Bertie Wife F W 36 M1 19 5/5 Tx Mo Mo
McLemore, Eugene Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Jessie Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Russell Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Pauline Dtr F W 11 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Ruth Dtr F W 8 S Ok Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Collingsworth, JP 4
Enumerated 17-18 Jan 1920 by C.H. Coperton
SD 18, ED 34, Sheet 6B
87-102
McLemore, Russell Hd M w 24 M Tx US US Farmer
McLemore, Ida B Wife F w 22 M Ok Ga Ok
McLemore, Jess Son M W 1 4/12 S Tx Tx Ok
88-103
McLemore, Walter A Hd M W 52 M Tx Tn Tx Farmer
McLemore, Roberta Wf F W 47 M Tx Mo Mo
McLemore, Ruth Dtr F W 17 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Walter H Son M W 9 S Ok Tx Tx
Bullock, Luther Boarder M W 16 S Ky US US Laborer Farm
89----
McLemore, Eugene Hd M W 27 M Tx Tx Tx Laboer
McLemore, Winona Wf F W 21 M Ok US US
McLemore, Lorene L Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Ok
McLemore, Walter F Son M W 4 1/12 S Tx Tx Ok

1930 Census
Texas, Wheeler, Shamrock, ED 7
Enumerated April 3, 1930 By Virginia Anderson
ED 242-7 SD 1 Sheet 3A
204-45-58
McLemore, Walter K Hd M W 61 M 22 Tx Tx Tx Sheriff County
McLemore, Roberta Hd Wife 57 M 18 Tx Tn Tx
McLemore, Walter H Son M W 19 S Tx Tx Tx

Immediately following their listing were those for the Beach Hospital and Shamrock General Hospital.

Walter married Roberta "Bertie" Carter on 25 Feb 1891 in Parker County, Texas. Roberta was born on 4 Nov 1872 in Missouri; died on 25 May 1954 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas; was buried in Shamrock Cemetery, Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings

1900 Federal Census
Oklahoma Territory, Greer County, Altus Township
Enumerated 16th July 1900 by Benjamin F. Flowers
SD 219 ED 2079
Littlefield, John Hd W M Jan 1868 32 M 10 Tx Tn Tn Farmer
Littlefield, Mattie Wife W F Sept 1869 30 M 10 3/3 Tx Ga Ga
Littlefield, Delana Dtr W F Sept 1890 9 S Tx Tx Tx at school
Littlefield, Ceisal Son W M May 1883 (sic) 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Littlefield, Keton Son W M Oct 1895 4 S Ok Tx Tx

1910 Federal Census
Oklahoma, Jackson County, Bacum Township (part of)
Enumerated 29 April 1910 by D.C. Oliver
SD 5 ED 134 Sheet 7B
118-124
Littlefield, J.D. Hd M W 43 M1 20 Tx Tn Tx Farming
Littlefield, Mallie Wife F W 40 M1 20 4/4 Tx La Ga
Littlefield, Deland Dtr F w 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Littlefield, Cedcle Son M W 17 Tx Tx Tx
Littlefield, Keton Son M W 14 Ok Tx Tx
Littlefield, Ona B Dtr F W 8/12 Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, F.H.Father-in-law M W 67 Widow La Tn Miss Labore
r Odd Jobs

1920 Federal Census
Oklahoma, Jackson County, Baucum, ED 100
Enumerated 31 Jany 1920 by Al Lock
SD 7 ED 100 Sheet 6
#108-108
Littlefield, John Husband M W 53 TN Ky TN Farmer
Littlefield, Mallie Wife F W 50 M Tx AL Tn
Littlefield, Keton Son M W 24 S Ok TN TN
Littlefield, Anna Dtr F W 18 S Ok Tn Tn
Littlefield, Delva Dtr F W 16 S Ok Tn Tn ???
Why not on 1910 Census? Not listed as a child of theirs by Melba McLemore, but is shown by Lisa Lach
Littlefield, Sylvester M W 10 S Ok Tn Tn ???
Not listed as a child of theirs by Melba McLemore, but is shown by Lisa Lach

1930 Federal Census
Oklahoma, Jackson, Bacum Township (part of)
Enumerated April 2, 1930 by James E. Harris
ED 33-8, SD 8, Sheet 1A, Stamped 101
8-8
Littlefield, John D Head M W 64 M 21 Tx Tn Tn Farmer
Littlefield, Mallie Wf F W 63 M 21 Tx Mo Miss
Littlefield, Ona Bell Dtr F W 20 S Ok Tx Tx
Ninnell, Sylvester Grandson M W 11 S Ok Tx Tx

Mollie married John Dolphus Littlefield on 25 Dec 1889 in Parker County, Texas. John was born on 27 Jan 1867 in Parker County, Texas; died on 27 Jun 1949 in Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In an undated letter to his niece, Irene McLemore Yates, Pleasant McLemore writes that her father, John Wright McLemore "had no bad habits, didn't drink and or gamble----he stood beside me when I was playing a game of chance, and he said to me, 'I never make a bet, I am afraid I will acquire my fathers habit' I complimented him on his judgement...." Lisa Lach shows his middle name, incorrectly it appears, as Wisdom instead of Wright.

(Research):
Census Information

1910 US Census
Oklahoma, Jackson County, Altus Ward 1, ED 132
Enumerated 19 April 1910 by Walter Merchant
SD Five, ED 132 Sheet 5B and 6 A
105-107
McLemore, John W Hd M W 28 M1 14 Tx US US English Agent Real Estate
McLemore, Mattie E Wife F W 33 M 14 6/4 Tx Miss Tx
McLemore, Felix D. Son M W 8 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Ernestinea R Dtr F W 5 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Irene Dtr F W 3 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Lincoln J Son M 6/12 Ok Tx Tx
106-108
Gaines, Albert C Hd M W 32 M1 5 Tx Ok Ark Jeweler Jewelry Store
Gaines, Minnie B Wife F W 32 M1 5 3/3 Tx Ark Ark
Gaines, Katie M Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Gaines, Charlotte Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Gaines, Clara B Dtr F W 2/12 S Ok Tx Tx

1920 Federal Census
Oklahoma, Jackson County, Altus, ED 17, Ward One
Enumerated 10 Jan 1920 by Mary L. Bristol
SD 7, ED 97, Sheet 81
McLemore, John W O M W 48 M Tx Ga Tx Real Estate Own Office
McLemore, Mattie B F W 42 M Tx Miss Tx
McLemore, David M W 18 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Ernestine F W 15 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Irene F W 12 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Jeff M W 9 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Lorine F W 2 5/12 S Ok Tx Tx

1930
Oklahoma, Jackson County, Altus, Baucum Twp
Enumerated April 8, 1930 by Mary Lucille Fox
ED 33-1 SD 8 Sheet 8A
139-179
McLemore, John Hd O $5,000 R M W 56 M@24 Tx Ga Tx Realtor Real Estate
McLemore, Mattie Wife F W 53 M@19 Tx Miss Tx
McLemore, Ernestine Dtr F W 25 Ok Tx Tx Secretary
Wholesale Sporting Goods
McLemore, Lorine Dtr F W 12 S Ok Tx Tx

John married Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Gibson on 22 Dec 1895 in Parker County, Texas. Martha was born on 14 Jan 1877 in Millsap, Parker County, Texas; died on 24 Jan 1958 in Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSDI listing:
Thaddeus A McLemore
18 Mar 1873
15 Apr 1972 (Last residence Overton, Rusk Co, TX)

Melba Gene McLemore notes that he died in the home of Ted and Julia McLemore in Jasper, Texas.

(Research):Census Information:

1900 Census
Indian Territory, Chickasaw Nation, Twp 5
Enumeratd 23 Jun 1900 by Wm J. Clowdens
SD Ind Ter Ed 176 Stamped 263
226-229
McLemore, Thad Hd W M Mar 1875 25 M 6 Tx -- -- Farmer
McLemore, Laura R Wife W F Sep 1877 22 M 6 3/2 Ga Vir Ala
McLemore, Morien, Dtr W F Jan 1896 4 S Tx Tx Ga
McLemore, Virgil Son W M Feb 1900 2/12 S Indian Territory T
x Ga


1910 Census
Oklahoma, Grady County, Amber
Enumerated 10 May 1910 David Angell
204-208
SD 5, ED 90 Sheet 15 B
Thaddeus McLemore Hd M W 37 M1 14 Tx Al Ga Farmer
Ocia McLemore Wf F W 31 M1 14 6/4 Ga Vir Ala
Virgil McLemore Son M W 10 S Ok Tx Ga
Theodore McLemore Son M W 7 S Ok Tx Ga
Flemmie McLemore Son M W 4 S Ok Tx Ga
Jenkins McLemore Son M W 1 4/12 Ok Tx Ga

1920 Census
Texas, Wichita County, JP 2, ED 128
Enumerated 13 February 1920 by Louise Lyday
SD 12 ED 128 Sheet 13A
279-280
McLemore, Thad Hd M W 45 M Tx Tx Tx Teamster Oilfield
McLemore, Oda Wife F W 40 M Tx Ga Ga
McLemore, Virgil Son M W 19 S Ok Tx Ga Teamster Oilfield
McLemore, Theodore Son M W 17 S Ok Tx Ga Teamster Oilfield
McLemore, Clemmons Son M W 14 S Ok Tx Ga
McLemore, J.D. Son M W 10 S Ok Tx Ga
McLemore, Cleo Dtr F W 8 S Ok Tx Ga
McLemore, Woodrow Son M W 4 S Ok Tx Ga

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Pottawatomie County, Earlsboro
Enumerated 14 Apr 1930 by James D. Horst
ED 63-23 SD 10 Sheet 7B
147-147
Thad McLemore Hd O 100 M W 57 Wd 22 Tx Ala Ga Retail Salesman Grocery Store
Theodore McLemore Son M W 27 M 24 Ok Tx Ga Day Labor Oil Field
J.A. McLemore Son M W 21 S Ok Tx Ga Retail Salesman Grocery Store
Clas (sic) McLemore Daugh F W 18 S Ok Tx Ga None
Woodrow McLemore Son M W 14 S Ok Tx Ga

Thaddeus married Osha Laura King on 10 Jul 1894 in Parker County, Texas. Osha was born on 12 Sep 1879 in Gordon County, Georgia; died on 15 Feb 1923 in Texas; was buried in Cox Cemetery, Millsap, Parker County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her name was missing from the 1880 census enumeration.

Pleasant McLemore wrote to his grandniece Irene that Minnie's father, Felix, "sent her to me to break up a romance with a young man who he didn't approve of, I don't know if his plan proved a succes of not...." in a later letter he added that "my wife and I became fond of her when she was visiting us in San Antonio."

Her daughter Maurine reported that Minnie Bell was never referred to as Mrs. Gaines, but always "Minnie Bell." She was five feet tall, weighed only 89 pounds, and had a 25 inch waist, being "prissey as she could be."

She was a life long Methodist and very religious, not approving of her father owning a saloon, refering to it only as "father's business."

She died after a fall when she was 92, hurting her ribs and never recovering fully.

(Research):Census Information

1910 US Census
Oklahoma, Jackson County, Altus Ward 1, ED 132
Enumerated 19 April 1910 by Walter Merchant
SD Five, ED 132 Sheet 5B and 6 A
105-107
McLemore, John W Hd M W 28 M1 14 Tx US US English Agent Rea
l Estate
McLemore, Mattie E Wife F W 33 M 14 6/4 Tx Miss Tx
McLemore, Felix D. Son M W 8 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Ernestinea R Dtr F W 5 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Irene Dtr F W 3 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Lincoln J Son M 6/12 Ok Tx Tx
106-108
Gaines, Albert C Hd M W 32 M1 5 Tx Ok Ark Jeweler Jewelry Store
Gaines, Minnie B Wife F W 32 M1 5 3/3 Tx Ark Ark
Gaines, Katie M Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Gaines, Charlotte Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Gaines, Clara B Dtr F W 2/12 S Ok Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Foard County, Crowell, ED 87
Enumerated 19 Jan 1920 by Mrs. Pearl Carter
SD 18, ED 87, Sheet 1A
1/1
Gaines Albert C Hd O F W 40 M Tx Ark Ala Jeweler Jewelry Store
Gaines, Minnie B Wife F W 44 M Tx La Ga
Gaines, Katie May Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Gaines, Charlotte Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Gaines, Clara belle Dtr F W 9 S Ok Tx Tx
Gaines, Murrine Dtr F W 1 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Travis County, Austin, JP 2
Enumerated April 7, 1930 by Mrs. Alberta Gillespie
ED 227-9, SD 24, Sheet 9A
Albert C. Gaines Hd O $5000 M W 52 M Tx Ark Al Jeweler Jewelry Store
Minnie B. Gaines Wf F W 53 M Tx La Tx
Katie M. Gaines Dtr F W 23 S Tx Tx Tx Teacher Public School
Charlotte N Gaines Dtr F W 22 S Tx Tx Tx Saleslady Dry Goods
Clara B. HEDRICK Dtr F W 20 D Ok Tx Tx
Maurine E. Gaines Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Charleen HEDRICK Granddtr F W 2 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Minnie married Albert Coats Gaines on 11 Dec 1904 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas. Albert was born on 16 Mar 1878 in Palo Pinto County, Texas; died on 25 Jun 1935 in Austin, Travis County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Information:

1900 Census
Texas, Parker County, JP 5, Ed 75
Enumerated 8 Jun 1900 Sam P. Newbery
SD 3, ED 75, Sheet 4B
68-68
Byrd, William B. Hd W M Oct 1875 24 M 2 Tx Tenn Tenn (no occupation listed)
Byrd, Eliza A Wife W F Jan 1877 23 M 2 1/1 Tx Ga Ga
Byrd, Leonard W Son W M Feb 1899 1 S Tx Tx Tx
Byrd, Elizabeth A Mother W F Jan 1861 55 Wd 7/3 Tn Missouri Missouri

1910 Census
Texas, Hood County, JP 2
Enumerated 7 and 9 May, 1910 by Claude M. Wilmoth
SD 12, ED 38
214-217
Byrd, William B. Hd M W 34 M1 12 Tx Ark Ark Druggist Drug Store
Byrd, Lisa A Wife F W 22 N1 12 5/3 Tx Unk Unk
Byrd, Leonard Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Bryd, Vivian L Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Byrd, Lottie C Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Hood County, JP 2
Enumerated 5 January 1920 by Marie Sears
SD 12 ED 25 Sheet 1A
Byrd, William B Hd M W 44 M Tx Mo Mo Pharmacist Drug Store
Byrd, Eliza A Wf F W 42 M Tx Mo MO
Byrd, Virene E Dtr F W 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Byrd, Chrystine L Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Byrd, Margrete R Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Byrd, Pleasant W Son M W 2 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Hood County, JP 2
Enumerated April 24, 1930 by Arly Y Taylor
ED 111-3 SD 15 Sheet 8A
174-173
Byrd, William B Hd O $800 M W 54 M22 Tx Tn Tn Postmaster Post Office
Byrd, Eliza A Wif F W 53 M20 Tx La La
Byrd, Virlan E. Dtr F W 28 S Tx Tx Tx Postal Clerk Post Office
Byrd, Margaret R Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Byrd, Pleasant W Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Bryd, Walter H Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx

Elizabeth married William Buck Byrd on 4 Nov 1897 in Parker County, Texas. William was born on 5 Oct 1875 in Parker County, Texas; died on 26 Jun 1959 in Lipan, Hood County, Texas; was buried in Lipan, Hood County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Why not listed with his parents on the 1880 census?

Name: Feliz Haywood Mclemore
Death Date: 10 Oct 1936
Death Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
Gender: Male
Race (Displayed on Form):
Age at Death: 57 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1879
Birth Date:
Birth Place:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jessie Mclemore
Father's Name: F.H. Mclemore
Father's Birth Place:
Mother's Name: Unknown
Mother's Birth Place:
Occupation:
Street Address:
Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2023363
Digital GS Number: 4218408
Image Number: 839
Volume/Page/Certificate Number:
Collection: Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960


(Research):
Census Information:

1910 Census
Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma
Enumerated April 1910
SD 3 ED 238
A 31 year old Haywood McLemon is listed as a boarder in the home of Elias and Mary COUCH. He was shown as born in Texas, as was his son, 5 year old Stillman, also born in Texas. Wife Chessie is not present.

Felix married Chessie Olivia Cole on 16 Feb 1902 in Parker County, Texas. Chessie was born on 30 Jan 1887 in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas; died in Apr 1970 in Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona; was buried in Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The IGI on the LDS website has the location of her marriage as Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas instead of in Parker county. The date of marriage is the same.

She died on Long Island in New York. Not found on the SSDI.

(Research):Census Information:
1910 Census
Illinois, Cook County, Chicago Ward 25, ED 1035
Enumerated 15 April 1910 by Luke F. Cunniff
SD 1, ED 1035 Sheet 4B
#6305-79-87
Johnstone, Claude Hd M W 23 M1 3 Tn Tn Tn Chemist Soda Water
Johnstone, Charlotte Wf F W 25 M1 3 2/2 Tx Ga Ga
Johnstone, Virginia Dtr F W 1 8/12 Tx Tn Tx
Johnstone, Baby F W 0/12 Il Tn Tx
1920 Census
Missouri, St. Louis University, ED 134, Central Twp
Enumerated 30 Jan 1920 by Francis C McMath
SD 11, ED 134, Sheet 60B
7025 Waterman Avenue
#1201-1466
Johnston, Claude Hd M W 33 M Tn Tn Tn Chemist Soft Drink
Johnston, Lottie Wf F W 37 M Tx Ga Ga
Johnston, Virginia Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tn Tx
Johnston, Lucille Dtr F W 10 S Il Tn Tx
Johnston, Florence Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tn Tx
Johnston, Paul Son M W 4 2/12 S Mo Tn Tx

1930 Census
Missouri, St. Louis, Central Township, Webster Groves
Enumerated April 7, 1930 by Mrs. Laura M. Taylor
ED 95-72 SD 8 Sheet 6A
760 Greeley Avenue
#131-139
Johnstone, Claude Hd R $85 M W 43 m@21 Va Tn Tn Chemist Syrup Manufacturer
Johnstone, Lotta Wf F W 46 M@24 Tx Ga Ga
Johnstone, Virginia Dtr F W 21 Tx Va Tx Stenographer Automobile
Johnstone, Lucille Dtr F W 20 Il Va Tx Saleslady Electrical Power
Johnstone, Florence Dtr F W 17 Tx Va Tx
Johnstone, Paul Son M W 14 Mo Va Tx

Charlotta married Claude Johnstone on 21 Jul 1907 in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. Claude was born on 29 Jan 1886 in Tazewell, Claiborne County, Tennessee; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Killed by a train at the age one day after his seventeenth birthday.

Notes:

Melba Gene notes that, as inscribed on Clarissa Batey McLemore's headstone, Clarissa died along with her infant son who lived only 9 days.

Notes:

Location of birth is alternately shown as Marrietta, Love County, Oklahoma. This contradicts census information.

Melba Gene McLemore writes that he was killed in an auto accident, and his father raised his three children, as their mother was financially unable to do so.

He is buried at the Shamrock Cemetery, Block A, Lot 53, Space 5.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Texas, Collingsworth, JP 4
Enumerated 17-18 Jan 1920 by C.H. Coperton
SD 18, ED 34, Sheet 6B
87-102
McLemore, Russell Hd M w 24 M Tx US US Farmer
McLemore, Ida B Wife F w 22 M Ok Ga Ok
McLemore, Jess Son M W 1 4/12 S Tx Tx Ok
88-103
McLemore, Walter A Hd M W 52 M Tx Tn Tx Farmer
McLemore, Roberta Wf F W 47 M Tx Mo Mo
McLemore, Ruth Dtr F W 17 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Walter H Son M W 9 S Ok Tx Tx
Bullock, Luther Boarder M W 16 S Ky US US Laborer Farm
89----
McLemore, Eugene Hd M W 27 M Tx Tx Tx Laboer
McLemore, Winona Wf F W 21 M Ok US US
McLemore, Lorene L Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Ok
McLemore, Walter F Son M W 4 1/12 S Tx Tx Ok

Eugene married Winona Lovia (Loveta) Terrill on 13 Aug 1913. Winona was born on 14 Dec 1896 in Nocona, Montague County, Texas; died on 16 Dec 1960 in Jimtown, Love County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):He married a Viola between 1918 and 1919.

Notes:

Melba Gene McLemore states that Draft records show his location of birth as Millsap, Parker County, Texas.

(Research):Census Information

1920 Census
Texas, Collingsworth, JP 4
Enumerated 17-18 Jan 1920 by C.H. Coperton
SD 18, ED 34, Sheet 6B
87-102
McLemore, Russell Hd M w 24 M Tx US US Farmer
McLemore, Ida B Wife F w 22 M Ok Ga Ok
McLemore, Jess Son M W 1 4/12 S Tx Tx Ok
88-103
McLemore, Walter A Hd M W 52 M Tx Tn Tx Farmer
McLemore, Roberta Wf F W 47 M Tx Mo Mo
McLemore, Ruth Dtr F W 17 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Walter H Son M W 9 S Ok Tx Tx
Bullock, Luther Boarder M W 16 S Ky US US Laborer Farm
89----
McLemore, Eugene Hd M W 27 M Tx Tx Tx Laboer
McLemore, Winona Wf F W 21 M Ok US US
McLemore, Lorene L Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Ok
McLemore, Walter F Son M W 4 1/12 S Tx Tx Ok

Russell married Ida B. Harrington about 1917. Ida was born about 1898 in Oklahoma; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Federal Census
Texas, Hartley County, JP3
Enumerated 10 to 13th March 1920
SD 18 ED 127 Sheet 2B
22-23
Simons, Sterling Hd M W 22 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer Home Farm
Simons, Pauline Wif F W 20 M Ok Tx Tx
Simons, Amie Pauline Dtr F W 8/12 S Tx Tx Ok
Simons, Foster Bro M W 21 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Labor

1930 Federal Census
Texas, Hartley, JP 4
Enumerated 15 Apr 1930 by Ollie M Cullender
ED 103-5 SD ? Sheet 3B
Simmons, Sterling E Hd R 40 M W 32 M 20 Tx Tx Tx Farmer Sto
ck Farm
Simmons, Pauline WifeHd F W 31 M 18 Ok US Tx
Simmons, Annie P Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Ok
Larimore, Nellie J Servant F W 20 S Mo Ky Mo Servent Private Family
Simmons, Foster C Bro M W 31 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer Stock Farm
Simmons, William H Bro M W 23 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer Stock Farm
Simmons, Byron Bro M W 23 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer Stock Farm
Simmons, Richard E Bro M W 21 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer Stock Farm

Lillie married Sterling Eugene Simmons before 1920. Sterling was born before 1899; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Melba Gene McLemore shows that she married L. A. BYRD.

Family/Spouse: Leroy Alfred "L. A." Byrd. Leroy was born on 7 May 1891 in Indian Territory; died on 8 Jan 1970 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Texas Death certificate listed his occupation as Cattle-Ranching. The cause of death was shown as gunshot wound into head, self inflicted. He was listed as divorced, and his burial was at the Shamrock Cemetery in Shamrock, Texas.

Notes:

Barbara Cunningham, in her "Farris and Cunningham Family Ancestors" tree, posted at WorldConnect at Rootsweb, shows that Delana married Earnest PINNELL and second Sam BARTON. She also has a date of death as ca. 1930.

Melba McLemore shows the same two marriages, on 23 Sept 1917 to Earnest Clyde Pinnell, and on 26 May 1927 in Texas to Sammy Gilespy Barton. Melba has a much later date of death listed, however, that of March 1986.

I was not able to locate either Delana or Earnest Pinnell at the time of the 1920 census.

In 1930 Delana is shown with her second husband, S. Glispie BURTON, in Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma (ED 33-2, SD 8, Sheet 1B, 720-17-17). He was listed as age 43, born in Texas to a father born in Missouri, and working as a carpenter. Delana is shown with the first initial E, age 39, and born in Texas. Children in the household are H. Lowell (son) age 17, Lenys (dtr) age 14, Davis (dtr?) age 12, and Margarett (dtr) age 2. The three oldest children were all born in Texas, perhaps by a prior marriage of Gillispie Burton's? Only daughter Margarett (age 2) was born in Oklahoma. Based on the date of marriage, only Margarett could have been a child of Delana's.

Delana married Earnest Clyde Pinnell on 23 Sep 1917. Earnest was born before 1890; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Delana married Sammy Gilespy Barton on 26 May 1927. Sammy was born about 1887 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Information:

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Jackson, Martha
Enumerated May 7, 1930 by Sherman M. Harper
ED 33-24 SD 8 Sheet 13A Stamped 250
Cecele Littlefield Head M W 36 M 23 Tx Tx Tx Farmer General
Willie Littlefield Wife F W 32 M 18 Tx Al Al
Art Littlefield Son M W 14 Ok Tx Tx
Haywood Littlefield Son M W 13 Ok Tx Tx
Mauleda Littlefield Dtr F W 10 Ok Tx Tx
Alla Ruth Littlefield Dtr F W 8 Ok Tx Tx
W.C. Littlefield Son M W 6 Ok Tx Tx

Cecil married Willie Brawley on 26 Jul 1914. Willie was born on 3 Jun 1897 in Texas; died on 28 Mar 1963 in Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Keton married Leta Mae Thrush on 3 Jun 1922. Leta was born before 1900; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ona married Bernard Nathan Thomas on 31 Oct 1933 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Bernard was born before 1909; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He died in an accident at the age of 7 years and 17 days, according to Melba Gene McLemore.

Notes:

David was a member of the Britton Masonic Lodge No. 434 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, being intitiated April 12, 1924. He received the degreees of Masonry in Davenport, OK #260.

(Research):

Census Information:

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Britton Town, ED 3
Enumerated April 19 & 20, 1930 by J.R. Thomas
ED 55-3, SD 5, Sheet 17A, Stamped 56
339-390
McLemore, David F. Hd R 25 M W 28 M 21 Ok Tx Tx Druggist General Drug (Store)
McLemore, Ivah E Wife F W M 19 Ok Switzerland Tx
McLemore, Jacqueline B Dtr F W 6 S Ok Ok Ok
McLemore, David F Jr. Son M W 4 2/12 Ok Ok Ok

David married Ivah Elgia Bessire on 3 Mar 1923 in Mangum, Greer County, Oklahoma. Ivah was born on 27 Dec 1904 in Oklahoma Territory; died on 14 Nov 1954 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Louis Hiram Killbourne on 8 Dec 1932 in Purcell, Mcclain County, Oklahoma. Louis was born about 1906; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She and her grand-uncle, Pleasant McLemore, corresponded about family history in the mid 1950's. Pleasant and her grandfather, Felix McLemore, were half-brothers.

Agnes married Lonnie Benton Yates on 20 Nov 1926 in Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma. Lonnie was born on 1 Sep 1900 in Indian Territory; died on 30 Jan 1973 in San Bernadino County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Melba Gene McLemore instead shows him as Jefferson Lincoln McLemore. She shows that he was married twice, on 26 Sept 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri, he married Thelma POTTER. In August, 1946, in Minneapolis, he married Marie Woliver WATSON.

Virginia married Weldon McCord on 1 Aug 1937 in Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma. Weldon was born about 1914 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Melba Gene McLemore also cites his location of birth as Ardmore, in present day Carter County, Oklahoma.

Notes:

He married Clara Audrey GAGE, apparently after 1930 as he was still living with his parents as of that date.

Texas Birth Records show that they had at least one son, name not known:

------- 16 Feb 1934 Male Gregg Ted McLemore Audry Gage

Family/Spouse: Clara Audrey Gage. Clara was born before 1904; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Julia Emily Williamson. Julia was born on 14 Jul 1907 in Silverton, Briscoe County, Texas; died on 11 Mar 1996 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Homer Cemetery, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Middle name shown both as HARRISON and HARVEY by various researchers. On birth certificate of his eldest daughter, Martha Ozelia, he was shown as an oil field worker, and his place of birth was listed as Oklahoma.

Flemons married Martha Cordelia Walder on 14 Oct 1926 in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas. Martha was born on 22 Feb 1911 in Sour Lake, Hardin County, Texas; died on 16 Nov 1964 in Harris County, Texas; was buried in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Flemons married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married a Lera ???.

Cleo married Ralph Lorin Batrum on 10 Dec 1944. Ralph was born on 6 Jul 1908 in Latham, Butler County, Kansas; died on 25 Nov 1979 in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, Butler County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Woodrow married Mildred Lucene Shelton about 1940 in Oklahoma. Mildred was born on 7 Sep 1922 in Eakly, Caddo County, Oklahoma; died on 23 Feb 2013 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The SSDI shows that her last place of residence was in Flower Mound, Denton County, Texas.

Charlotte married Roland Oscar Bloomquist on 14 Nov 1936 in Austin, Travis County, Texas. Roland was born on 2 Mar 1909 in Texas; died on 21 Apr 1993 in Denton County, Texas; was buried in Oak Forest Cemetery, Austin, Travis County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1930 census, 20 year old Clara was listed as divorced, and she and her daughter Charleen were living with her parents in Austin.

After divorcing Clara Gaines, it is possible that Jewel Hedrick remarried, and was living in Kiowa, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, listed as being age 22. His wife, also age 22, was named Effie, and they had a 2 month old son, Junior. Also living with Jewel and his second wife were his parents, Frank and Mary Hedrick of Tennessee. At the time of the 1920 census, Frank and Mollie Hedrick can be found in Damon Twp, Latimer County, Oklahoma, along with three children, Larante, Olie and Jewel. That census listing, however, shows Jewel as born ca 1908 instead of 1898. This may have been simply an error in the transcription, but should be resolved. It is possible there were two Jewel Hedrick's.

Her second marriage was to Chapell CRUMLEY, and they had no issue.

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Texas, Travis County, Austin, JP 2
Enumerated April 7, 1930 by Mrs. Alberta Gillespie
ED 227-9, SD 24, Sheet 9A
Albert C. Gaines Hd O $5000 M W 52 M Tx Ark Al Jeweler Jewe
lry Store
Minnie B. Gaines Wf F W 53 M Tx La Tx
Katie M. Gaines Dtr F W 23 S Tx Tx Tx Teacher Public School
Charlotte N Gaines Dtr F W 22 S Tx Tx Tx Saleslady Dry Goods
Clara B. HEDRICK Dtr F W 20 D Ok Tx Tx
Maurine E. Gaines Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Charleen HEDRICK Granddtr F W 2 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Clara married Jewel Thomas Hedrick before 1927. Jewel was born between 1898 and 1908 in Oklahoma; died on 22 Nov 1970 in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Maurine Brydson passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 28. She was 88. Born in Crowell, Texas on January 5, 1918, she was the youngest and last surviving of the five daughters of Albert and Minnie Bell Gaines. Her family moved to Austin when she was a young girl and she resided in the Austin area until her death. Her first husband, Lee Robertson, passed away in 1969. In 1984 she married Johnnie Brydson who died in 1995. She never bore children but her niece, Charlene Ingram; step daughter, Amy Bonds and nephew's wife, Judy Bloomquist were her "daughters". Her nephew, Marvin Bloomquist, was her "son". Their families were her "grandchildren".

Maurine and Johnnie married late in life after both losing spouses to cancer. They made up for lost time with a very full life. They especially enjoyed traveling, taking numerous trips to Europe, Hawaii, and all over the US. While Johnnie's unexpected death was a crushing blow, Maurine did not let it get her down. She continued an active social life and made trips to Italy, Ireland and New York City when she was well into her 80's. In August of 2004 she walked the Golden Gate Bridge in both directions. She lived alone at her home in Oak Hill, taking care of a beautiful yard, her cats, and a vegetable garden. She was active in her church, Abiding Love Lutheran, other social organizations, played bridge and dominoes, drove her own car, and throughly enjoyed life right to the end. She never met a stranger - she made everyone feel special and after talking to her a few minutes it was like she had been your life long friend. She was an inspiration to all of us as a way to stay young at heart when the body grows old. She had a zest for life but did not fear death. She saw it as the time she would be reunited with her beloved Johnnie and all of her friends who had gone before her. Her passing leaves a big gap in the lives of many but we were all blessed by her time on this earth.

Her friends are invited to join her family in a celebration of her life at Weed-Corley-Fish funeral home, 3125 North Lamar, at 11 AM Thursday June 1. Internment will be at Forest Oaks Memorial Park. A reception will follow at Abiding Love Lutheran Church, 7210 Brush Country Road. There will be a visitation Wednesday, May 31 at the funeral home from 6:30 to 8 PM. The family suggests donations to the Seton Heart Transplant Fund or a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.

Maurine married Lee Allen Robertson on 11 Apr 1936 in Austin, Travis County, Texas. Lee was born on 4 Nov 1913 in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas; died on 5 Dec 1969 in Austin, Travis County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maurine married John C. Brydson on 11 Nov 1984. John was born on 27 Oct 1923; died on 6 Nov 1995 in Austin, Travis County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Virean married Claude D. Stewart on 27 Dec 1942. Claude was born about 1901; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Their third son was stillborn, and never named.

Christeen married Dwight William Gaines on 15 Nov 1924. Dwight was born on 30 Jun 1903; died on 23 Aug 1980 in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Their fifth child, a son, lived only five days and was never named.

Margaret married Woodrow Wilson Williams on 20 Jun 1936. Woodrow was born on 11 May 1913 in Hood County, Texas; died on 27 Oct 1997 in San Clemente, Orange County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pleasant married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Walter Harrison Byrd
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date: 06 Aug 1921
Birthplace: Lipan, Hood, Texas
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: William Buck Byrd
Father's Birthplace: Parker Co.
Father's Age: 45y
Mother's Name: Eliza Ann Mclemore
Mother's Birthplace: Bastrap County
Mother's Age: 44y
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C00024-1
System Origin: Texas-EASy
Source Film Number: 1034524
Reference Number: vol 4 p 34
Collection: Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981?b?
?/b?

The SSDI shows his last residence as (VA) as 28 Jun 2001, with his card being issued in Texas. Melba Gene McLemore instead notes his Date of Death as 27 Jun 2001, in San Diego, California.

Walter married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As of January 2003, she was living in Salt Lake City.

Virginia married Forest Thomas on 13 Aug 1950 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Forest was born about 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As of January, 2003, she was living in Kansas City.

Caroline married William Henry Heggarty on 17 Oct 1936 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. William was born about 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married John Marvin Gray on 6 Sep 1933 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri. John was born about 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Other spouses were John Haskell and Johnnie Johnson.

Melba Gene McLemore emailed that she was cremated at the Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home Chapel.

Family/Spouse: Arthur James "Buddy" Duhon. Arthur was born on 18 Mar 1913 in Louisiana; died on 28 Mar 1949 in Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Ada Lee Whitfield on 12 Oct 1946. Ada was born on 7 Jan 1917 in Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma; died on 16 Feb 2002 in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emory married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]