Margaret Fairchild

Family/Spouse: Hiram Y. McLemore. Hiram was born between 1817 and 1820 in Kentucky; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Colby Fugate McLemore writes that Benjamin F. McLemore, son of Hiram, was born June 16, 1845 in Lee County, Virginia, where his parents lived a few months after his birth, moving into the mountains of Kentucky. The 1850 census instead shows his place of birth as Tennesse, and later records place it in Kentucky.

He notes that he was a Civil War veteran, and received a flesh wound to the temple during a battle. When he first placed his hand on his temple after the mini-ball creased it, he thought he had received a shot through the brains.

Colby McLemore also cites a manuscript of confederate records in the Archives Division of the Virginia State Library which state: "Benjamin Franklin McLemore was a private in Co. G, Third Regiment, Kempers's Brigade--The Rough and Ready Guards (Southhampton County) - commanded by Captains Richard P. Clements, Henry S. Howard, John W. Harrison, Nathaniel T. Francis, enlisting in 1861 and served four years." It appears that this record is being cited erroneously, as it more likely pertains to the Benjamin Franklin McLemore who was a resident of Southhampton County, Virginia...the son of James McLemore and Martha Barkley and husband of Rosa Westbrook. This other Benjamin Franklin McLemore was six years older than Benjamin, the son of Hiram.

Benjamin was said to have had the nicest team of black horses and surry in the county, keeping the harness highly polished and taking great pride and care of his team. Dressed in black with a tall black hat, neighbor Marshall Walker (Wrady) Vicars, Sr. said he "cut quite a figure."

(Research):
Census Listings:

1880 Census
Virginia, Wise County, Gladeville
FHL Film 1255394 NA Film Number T9-1394
Page Number 274B

Benjamin F. McSeamore Self M Male W 35 Va Farmer Ky Va
Caroline McSeamore Wife M Female W 37 Va Keeping House Va Va
William J. McSeamore Son S Male W 10 Va Va Va
Robert L. McSeamore Son S Male W Va Va Va
Sarah Jane McSeamore Dau Female W 2 Va Va Va

1900 Census
Virginia, Wise County, Gladeville Magisterial District
Enumerated 25 June 1900
SD 9 ED 123 Sheet 16B
276-290
McLemore, Benjamin F Hd W M Jun 1865 54 M 31 Va
McLemore, Caroline D Wife W F Oct 1843 56 M 31 8/6 Va
McLemore, Robert L Son W M Feb 1876 24 S Va Va Va Farmer
McLemore, Sarah J Dtr W F May 1878 22 S Va Va Va
McLemore, Martha E Dtr W F Oct 1880 19 S Va Va Va Teacher
McLemore, James M Son W M Sept 1883 16 S Va Va Va
McLemore, Litsy S Dtr W F Oct 1888 11 S Va Va Va
HH 277-291
Floyd and Ester DALE

Benjamin married Caroline Virginia Dale on 28 Jan 1869 in Wise County, Virginia. Caroline was born in Oct 1843 in Virginia; was buried in Wise County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His date of birth per the 1860 census would be around 1856, but on the 1870 census, he was only shown as 8, not 14. This may just be an enumeration error. Or maybe their were two James McLemore born to Hiram and Margaret, and the first one died before his younger brother, named in his honor, was born?

Notes:

Colby Fugate shows his as born in Virginia, but it appears from both his marriage record and the 1900 census that he was likely born in Kentucky, possibly Perry County. His Death certificate also shows the place of birth as Kentucky.

His death certificates shows he was a Merchant, widowesd, and lists his wife as Gaylia Jessee.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1900 Census
Virginia, Wise County, Gladesville Magisterial District
Enumerated 28 and 29 June 1900
SD 9 ED 123 Sheet 19A
313-328
McLemore, William J Hd Apr 1870 30 M5 Ky Va Va Farmer
McLemore, Ava B Wf July 1872 M5 1/1 Va Va Va
McLemore, Vivian R Dtr W F May 1896 4 S Va Ky Va

(Medical):See attached sources.

William married Ava Barrett on 19 Jun 1895 in Russell County, Virginia. Ava was born in Jul 1872 in Virginia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Death certificate shows he was married to Mollie at the time of his death, a Merchant, and a resident of Big Stone Gap. Informant was Mrs. Art SMITH.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Family/Spouse: Mollie Moore. Mollie was born about 1876; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Medical):See attached sources.

Sarah married Benjamin F. Hopkins on 13 May 1908 in Hurricane, Wise County, Virginia. Benjamin was born about 1880 in Kentucky; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Medical):See attached sources.

Family/Spouse: William Milburn Gilliam. William was born about 1876 in Virginia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during World War I, his address was Appalachia, Wise County, VA. He was a Lawyer, and was described as tall and slender, with brown eyes and dark hair. He checked that he was White, and also that he was an an Indian and a Citizen.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Virginia, Wise County, Gladeville District, Wise Town
Enumerated April 7, 1930
ED 98-5 SD 7 Sheet 9A Stamped 44
Norton Road
170-186
McLemore, J. Monroe Head R 25 R M W 46 M 39 Not in School, Can Read/Write Va Ky Va
McLemore, Mary F Wf F W 29 M 22 Not in School, Can Read/Wright Yes Tenn Tenn Va
McLemore, Bettie H Dtr F W 5 S Va Va Tn
McLemore, Barbara A Dtr F W 3 11/12 S Va Va Tn
McLemore, Ben D Son M W 1 8/12 S Va Va Tn


1940 Census
Virginia, Wise County, Wise Town
Enumerated April 12, 1940
SD 9 ED 98-4 Sheet 5A
Beginning Sprint Street
69-0-2000-No
McLemore, J. M. Head M W No C5 Va Same house Lawyer Private Practice
McLemore, Mary E Wf F W 39 M No C1 Tenn Same house
McLemore, Betty Helen Dtr F W 15 S Yes H-1 Va Same house
McLemore, Barbara Ann Dtr F W 13 S Va Yes 7 Same house
McLemore, Ben Dale Son M W 11 S Yes 4 Same House
McLemore, John J Son M W 9 S Yes 2 Va Same House
McLemore, Colby F Son M W 4 S Va

James married Mary Elizabeth Fugate on 21 Nov 1921 in Claiborne County, Tennessee. Mary was born on 16 Feb 1901 in Claiborne County, Tennessee; died on 11 Nov 1946 in Wise, Wise County, Virginia; was buried in Glencoe Cemetery (Big Stone Gap Cemetery), Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charles Henry "C. H." Holyfield. Charles was born on 13 Feb 1883; died on 29 Apr 1962; was buried in Beverly Cemetery, Wise, Wise County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Betty Helen Roberts (McLemore), 96, of Wise, left this Earth on Friday, January 1, 2021, while residing in Fair Oaks, California.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 plus years, Wade H. Roberts, also from Wise. She was the last survivor of five siblings being pre-deceased by three brothers, John, Ben Dale and Colby; and her sister, Dolly.

Survived by her three loving children; Wade, Theresa and James Gary; six grandchildren, Kimberly, Kean, Wade III, Wesley, Cassidy and Helen; four great-grandchildren, Alexis, Sydney, James and Quinn, she always had time for each of them. In fact, among her many loves were long periods of time spent watching her children perform. She also doted on her rose garden.

It would not be an exaggeration to call her a "world traveler." At every opportunity, she was prepared to gallivant throughout the country and to many international destinations (e,g. Paris, London, Newfoundland, etc.) Born in Big Stone Gap and graduated from Wise High School, Betty proceeded to live in the states of Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Colorado, California and Kansas (her husband was in the Air Force). Upon her husband's retirement from the military, they returned to Wise, bought the home of her childhood and resided there for over 25 years. She then crossed the country to live in Fair Oaks to be close to her daughter where she passed peacefully earlier this year.

Celebration of Betty's Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22 at the Sturgill Funeral Home chapel in Wise. Burial will follow in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Big Stone Gap. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. till time of services at 2 p.m.

Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to leave online condolences for the family.

Sturgill Funeral Home, in Wise is in charge of arrangements.

Betty married Wade Hampton Roberts, Sr. on 21 Nov 1944 in Washington, District Of Columbia, and was divorced in Dec 1969 in Broward, Florida. Wade was born on 19 Jan 1924 in Wise County, Virginia; died on 9 Jun 1988 in Norton County, Virginia; was buried in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ben McLemore, age 86, of Cedar Hill, Texas, passed away September 16, 2014. He was born August 25, 1928 in Rose Hill, Virginia.

Ben was a vibrant man who adored his family. All his efforts were focused on the absolute success of his five elegant daughters who he was infatuated with on a daily basis. He was the ultimate role model for his 10 grandsons. His 6 granddaughters were amazed in his stature as a man of integrity.

His most impressive virtue was the love of his wife of 57 years. Ben dedicated his every thought and was driven to the ultimate quest of his dear wife's every desire. It was a wonderful love story played out in front of his family daily.

The only regret is 9 great-grandchildren will never understand as I do the contribution Ben made to the McLemore dynasty.

May his legacy live on!

Ben is survived by his wife Delfina; 5 daughters, Mary Sharp & husband Dr. Thomas Sharp, Delfina McLemore, Lois McLemore, Patricia Richardson & husband Gary D. Richardson, Theresa McLemore Everett; 16 grandchildren, Steven Cowsert & wife Halley, Kevin Cowsert & wife Sari, Kristi Cowsert, Mandi Hargrove & husband Kenneth, Michael Buckner, Joshua Brown, Marissa Brown, Robert Smith, Ashley McLemore-Simons & husband Collin, Jordan Goss, Gary D. Richardson II & wife Bayly, Lauren Richardson, Scott Everett & wife Jessica, Marc Everett, Jared Everett, & Ryan Everett; great-grandchildren, Colten, Arslan, Caden, Rayelle, Raley, Striker, Easton, Macklie, & Hudson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1111 W. Danieldale in Duncanville.

Interment will follow at Holy Redeemer Cemetery in DeSoto.

Visitation with family and friends will be 6-8 pm Friday, September 19, with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm at Jaynes.

Ben married Delfina Allen on 17 Oct 1956 in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Delfina was born on 1 Oct 1933 in Monterey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; died on 22 Dec 2021 in Texas; was buried in Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery (DeSoto), DeSoto, Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service. He later moved to Austin, and was employed by the State of Texas.

Major John McLemore, USAF, Retired, passed peacefully in his Austin home Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Major McLemore was born February 8, 1931 in Wise, Virginia.

John was married to Thelma Roberts for 60 1/2 years. John is survived by his and Thelma's four children, Gregory Scott McLemore (wife Matilde), Deborah Lynn McLemore, Karen Beth McLemore Craig (husband David) and Jennifer Lea McLemore Ready (husband Frank). John is also survived by his sisters Barbara Stevenson of Lexington, KY and Betty Roberts of Wise, VA as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

John and Thelma have 10 grandchildren, Justin McLemore, Megan McLemore, Logan McLemore, Colton Craig, Cosette Craig, Scarlet Craig, Cullen Perry, Staton Perry, Haylee Adams and Ella Ready.

Known to the family as "Pop", Pop was a gracious gentleman and loved his family deeply.

A private burial will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2015, for family, at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Highway 195, Killeen, Texas 76542, 254-616-1770.

Public Church Memorial Services for a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Round Rock Texas, 306 Round Rock Avenue, Round Rock, Texas, 78664, 512-255-3454.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your charity of choice.

Maj. married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Ancestry.com "U. S. Veterans Gravesites" database shows he was a Major in the U.S. Air Force.

Colby married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]