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Breckenridge, TX High School 1925 Glee Club Photo

Not_A_Relative — 2013-05-18 04:34:29Z

Breckenridge, TX High School 1925 Glee Club Photo

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In the photograph: Bernice Satterwhite, Edna Box, Virginia Luker, Pearl Ray, Clara Spears, Bernice Davis, Virginia Alexander, Mrs. Vernon Marshall, Sarah Arlosoroff, Jonnie Crawford, Francis Veale, Mildred Brown, Florine Martin, Mrs. E. M. McCluney, Grace Corbette, Margaret Cox, Ruby Corley, Gladys Kirk, Ruby Mansfield, Wanda Bushager, LaVerne Baker

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Re: grandparents

yellowrose8765 — 2013-03-21 19:56:55Z

Hi M, I know it's been a long time since this post, but I wanted to say hi. I too have been searching for information on Emma McCown (or McGowan, or McCowan) for a very long time, and so far have been unable to find anything on her. Emma was my great-great grandmother (I'm descended from her daughter Rosa). My grandmother, Rosa's daughter, still remembers her Aunt Rita well, and has told me stories about her.

I have enlisted the help of a genealogist friend, who also couldn't find anything at all on Emma. Apparently family lore says her parents were named "Bud" and "Betty," but nothing else could be found on them. My friend's advice is to request Emma and Andrew Henderson Rhea's marriage record from Stephen County; since Emma was only 14 when she married, someone should have had to sign for her, which means at least one parent's name could be on the document. I am going to try that and will let you know if I find anything.

Obits April 20, 1928 Breckenridge Weekly Democrat

RedRiverTXOK — 2013-02-15 04:08:34Z

The Breckenridge Weekly Democrat
Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas
Friday, April 20, 1928

The Death Roll
Funeral services for R. B. RICHARDSON were held at the family residence at Caddo yesterday, Thursday afternoon. Mr. Richardson died Wednesday night following a long illness. He was a member of one of Stephens County's pioneer families and was well and favorably known throughout the county. The deceased was 42 years old and is survived by his father, MATT RICHARDSON; and four daughters, Mrs. T. A. DOWNING, Mrs. Z. W. SUTPHEN, and Miss OVA RICHARSON, all of Caddo, and Mrs. OPELIA OAKLEY of Galveston.

J. F. GROSS, employee of the Texas Company, died in Breckenridge early Monday morning at a local hospital, and interment took place Tuesday afternoon in Eastside cemetery. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon by Rev. E. HIGHTOWER. Mr. Gross was 33 years old and is survived by his widow; his mother, Mrs. S. A. HOWELL of San Antonio; two brothers, S. B. adn D. O. GROSS of McCamey; seven sisters, Mrs. S. W. PHILLIPS of Laneville, Mrs. O. L. SEARS of Laneville, Mrs. GUY PHILLIPS of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Mrs. B. D. MULLINS of McCamey, Mrs. C. T. POUNDS of Berger, Mrs. H. C. MCKINNEY of Dallas, Mrs. W. F. BATSON of McCamey. Mrs. Batson formerly lived in Breckenridge.

Husband and Father
The death of WILLIAM L. YATES, occurred at noon Monday at the family residence in Breckenridge, following a long illness. He was 70 years old and was critically ill for several days before death. Rev. A. H. CLARK conducted the funeral services at the Church of Christ on Tuesday morning. He was born in Mississippi in 1857 and is survived by his widow and the following sons and daughters, WILLIE YATES of Abbott, CHARLES YATES of Breckenridge, J. D. YATES of Breckenridge, Mrs. JENNIE DORMAN of Abbott, Mrs. STELLA HENRY of Breckenridge, Mrs. LYDIE TAYLOR of Dallas, Miss TEXIE YATES of Breckenridge, one brother and one sister.

Small Child Taken
WANDA JEAN, aged 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. HALFORD, residing at 203 East Second St., passed away Monday night after a short illness of diphtheria. Burial took place Tuesday afternoon.

Woodson Wife Dies
Mrs. JESSIE LAVALDA WILKES died Wednesday morning at a hospital in this ciyt and the remains were taken to Woodson for burial, which took place Thursday morning. Deceased was only 18 years old and wife of C. F. WILKES of Woodson. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. T. TAYLOR, three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church at Woodson by Rev. O. E. FOWLER of Fort Worth

Re: Doye Arnold

jenniferbanzet — 2013-02-04 03:07:14Z

Hi Lori! This post is quite old but I have found quite a bit on Doye. His mother, Hattie Annie Lee MOrgan Arnold Staggs, was the youngest sister of my great great grandfather - Joseph Choctaw MOrgan. What would you like to know?

Re: 1949 obit for Mrs. Belle Dillard of Ranger

msh590908A — 2013-01-27 17:55:00Z

...not my family...but just wanted to say thank you for posting the obits..i saw you did a few...tip of the hat to you...i know it will help someone sometime...msh..

1949 obit for Mrs. Belle Dillard of Ranger

RedRiverTXOK — 2013-01-27 15:58:58Z

Breckenridge American
Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1949
Illness Fatal to Visitor in Cozart Home Early Today
Mrs. BELLE DILLARD of Ranger died this morning at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. AUSTIN COZART of 500 N. Court. She had been a visitor in the Cozart home and was ill a short time. At time of death, she was 76. Funeral services will be held at the Morris funeral home at Ranger Wednesday with Rev. MASSAGEE of the First Baptist Church there officiating. Mrs. Dillard was born in Conway, Arkansas, Dec. 24, 1873, but moved to Texas at an early age, where she has spent most of her life. She is survived by her husband, J. E. DILLARD of Ranger; two daughters, Mrs. Cozart of Breckenridge, and Mrs. ROWENA PAYNE of Princeton, Texas; a son, GORDON WATSON of Corpus Christi, a sister Mrs. SUSIE BEAVERS of Ravia, Oklahoma; a brother, TOM PAYNE of Tishomingo, Okla., some grandchildren and great-grandchilren. Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery at Ranger.

1940 obit for John T. Hamil

RedRiverTXOK — 2013-01-24 20:04:29Z

Breckenridge American
Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas
October 15, 1940

Accident Proves Fatal
Injuries received Saturday afternoon by JOHN T. HAMIL, Stephens County pioneer rancher, Monday proved fatal, the aged man dying at the Westside Hospital at 1:45. Mr. Hamil, who was 85 years old, was struck accidentally by the fender of a car driven by Miss Haley, police reported at the time. Mrs. Hamil was knocked to the pavement and his right leg broken. Mr. Hamil, whose home was five miles northeast of Caddo, had resided in Stephens County over 50 years, much of the time engaged in ranching.
Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church, Rev. Dr. CLARK of Caddo, officiating. Burial will be in the Bee Branch cemetery. Pallbearers were to be selected from 24 grandchildren.
Surviving are his widow, six daughters and four sons, ALMA GANDY of Overton, FLOY ARMSTRONG of Andrews, ZULA DAVENPORT of Caddo, VERNA KEY of Breckenridge, IVA GORRELL of Caddo, HOLLIE SPRADLING of Caddo, W. E. HAMIL, ZEKE HAMIL, and J. T. HAMIL of Caddo, WILLARD HAMIL of Crane, 24 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.

1953 obit for Asa N. Rogers

RedRiverTXOK — 2013-01-23 21:34:47Z

Breckenridge American
Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas
Tuesday, July 14, 1953
Last Rites for Pioneer of Stephens County
ASA N. ROGERS, age 64, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. IRVIN GRAY near Wayland, Saturday night. He had been seriously ill for several weeks. He lived in the Harpersville community since 1891. He was born Nov. 24, 1888 in Limestone County. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Kiker funeral home with Elder MITCHELL LYKINS of Hamtilon officiating. Interment was in the Harpersville cemetery. Rogers is survived by his wife, the former EFFIE ENGLAND; three daughters, Mrs. MELVIN HOWARD of Snyder, Mrs. IRVIN GRAY of Wayland and Mrs. BERT CHADWELL of Midland; three sons, JOLETTE ROGERS of Wichett, TEMPLE ROGERS of Proctor and WARREN G. ROGERS of Greenville; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. M. A. SCARLETTE of Breckenridge, and three brothers, L. G. ROGERS, OWEN ROGERS, and W. ROGERS, all of Breckenridge. Pallbearers: RAY ROGERS, J. N. ROGERS, EDWIN ROGERS, ALEX SIKES, J. R. ROGERS, and AROL ROGERS.

1949 obit for Warren P. Hefner

RedRiverTXOK — 2013-01-23 20:57:53Z

Breckenridge American
Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas
Monday, March 28, 1949
W.P. Hefner
Funeral services were to have been held Monday afternoon at the First Methodist Church at Eliasville for W. P. 'Uncle WARREN' HEFNER. Mr. Hefner passed away Saturday afternoon in the hosital at Roby. He was over 90 years old. Uncle WARREN HEFNER came to Stephens County in the late 1870's. He was born in Hunt County. He first settled in the Old Peach Creek community four miles south of Eliasville where he has lived since. He was an uncle of TOM HEFNER of the Crystal Falls community. Pallbearers were ERNEST KIRKLAND, ROY RAY, C. A. STEWART, T. H. ALLEN, J. E. POWERS, and JOHN STEWART. Kiker funeral home was in charge.

1937 obit for Mrs. Ila Post Alexander

RedRiverTXOK — 2013-01-19 16:14:53Z

Breckenridge American
Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas
Thursday, October 21, 1937
Local Woman Dies in Wichita Falls
Mrs. ILA POST ALEXANDER, age 30, died in a Wichita Falls hospital at 8 a.m. today. Mrs. Alexander was born in Necessity, March 26, 1907. She is survived by her husband, ANGUS ALEXANDER of Breckenridge; her father, S. H. POST of Necessity; two brothers, SAM and JIM POST of Breckenridge; four sisters, Mrs. MARY BRYANT of Breckenridge; Mrs. SELMA LOVELESS, Mrs. ARLENE WILBURN of Necessity, Miss MARGARET POST of Ruston, La. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Friday with Rev. A. J. MORGAN officiating, assisted by Rev. PHILLIP MCGAHEY. Burial will be in the Necessity cemetery.

Obit for Mrs. Mary Conner 1921

RedRiverTXOK — 2013-01-19 16:12:54Z

Breckenridge American
Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas
Monday, August 22, 1921
Mrs. Mary Conner
Mrs. MARY CONNER, age 86, died at the home of her daughter on Caddo road near Moon Camp, Saturday evening, after an illness of two days. Mrs. Conner had been living in Stephens county about two years, having come here from Hallett, Oklahoma. She is survived by three sons and two daughters. Two of her children reside in Brownwood and the others in Oklahoma and Kansas. Funeral services, directed by Barrow Undertaking Co., will he held this afternoon with Rev. L. M. ANDERSON of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be made in the Breckenridge cemetery.

1945 obit for Mrs. Adeline Shaw, wife of C. H. Shaw

RedRiverTXOK — 2013-01-10 22:12:35Z

Breckenridge American
Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas
Sunday, June 17, 1945

Mrs. C. H. SHAW
Mrs. ADELINE SHAW, age 79, wife of C. H. Shaw, died Saturday morning at the family residence in Eolian following illness dating from October 1944. Of her eight children living, all were at her bedside except one son, BAILEY SHAW, who lives in California. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Eolian Methodist Church, with Rev. H. D. BLAIR officiating, assisted by Rev. TRUMAN ALDREDGE of Breckenridge. Interment will be in the Breckenridge cemetery. Mrs. Shaw was born in Arkansas, May 5, 1866, and the family moved to Coryell County, Texas, when she was two years old. They then moved to Erath County. She joined in Baptist Church in 1885 and married on Aug. 20, 1884 to Mr. Shaw. She and Mr. Shaw moved to Eolian 28 years ago. It was said today she will be long remembered for the smile she always wore. Ten children were born to the couple, two girls dying in infancy. Three sons are CASS SHAW of Amarillo, F. E. SHAW of Breckenridge and BAILEY SHAW of California. Five daughters are Mrs. K. J. WRIGHT, of Rochester, Texas; Mrs. SAM HUGHES of Austin; Mrs. JOE BRANS of Dallas, BARBARA and VIRGIE SHAW of the home.

Re: James Allen Bryant b-1861 TN d-abt 1900 TX

terryw007 — 2012-11-15 23:47:26Z

As requested, sent my email address.

Re: James Allen Bryant b-1861 TN d-abt 1900 TX

RedRiverTXOK — 2012-11-05 21:03:08Z

Terry, if you will send your regular mailing address to missouriborn at hotmail.com, I have some information to send you about this group of names.

Breckenridge, TX High School 1925 Senior Boys Basketball Group Photo

Not_A_Relative — 2012-10-28 06:19:15Z

Breckenridge, TX High School 1925 Senior Boys Basketball Group Photo

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In the photograph: Roy Fuller, Willie Schoolcraft, Chester Oglesby, Clarence Mathews, Arthur Jackson, Alva Harrell, Vilbert Kile, Ralph Williams, Carlton Andrews, Ernest Wesner, Coach B. E. Coan, Joe Hinson, Arch Kinchen, Leland Foster, Wayne Fitzgerald, Lowell Cook, Wyndell Cox, John Vail, Weldon Hefner, Mr. E. E. Key

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Re: G.B. Morphis - Texas Ranger 1874

RonDeLord — 2012-10-14 13:32:26Z

Thanks for the assistance.

Re: G.B. Morphis - Texas Ranger 1874

PaSain — 2012-10-14 00:47:57Z

I think he was "Green Berry" / Greenbury Morphis

groom's name: Stephen F. Morphus
groom's birth date:
groom's birthplace:
groom's age:
bride's name: Permelea Mccracin
bride's birth date:
bride's birthplace:
bride's age:
marriage date: 07 Feb 1844
marriage place: Stokes, North Carolina
"North Carolina, Marriages, 1759-1979," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/

1850 Hollow Springs, Surry NC
Stephen S Morphus M 29 North Carolina
Pamelia Morphus F 23 North Carolina
Greenbury Morphus M 2 North Carolina

1860 Rockingham, NC
Stephen Morphis 1820 NC
Pamelia Morphis 1826 NC
Green Morphis 1848 says born VA
Thomas Morphis 1851 VA
Virginia Morphis 1859 NC

name: G B Morphis
event: Military Service
year: 1865
age:
military unit (film note): Thirteenth Infantry Co H
nara publication title: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of North Carolina
nara publication number: M270
nara roll number: 217
"North Carolina, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XK63-KK9 : accessed 13 Oct 2012), G B Morphis, 1865

Name: Stephen F. Morphis
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: North Carolina
Regiment Name: 13 North Carolina Infantry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 13th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Company: H
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M230 roll 28

groom's name: Green B. Morphis
groom's birth date:
groom's birthplace:
groom's age:
bride's name: Sarah M. Witt
bride's birth date:
bride's birthplace:
bride's age:
marriage date: 19 Oct 1865
marriage place: Rockingham, North Carolina

1870 Wentworth, Rockingham, NC
Stephen Morphis M 50y North Carolina carpenter & wheelwright
Permelia Morphis F 45y North Carolina
Thomas E Morphis M 18y North Carolina married Dicenie Haislip 24 Dec 1874 in Wentworth she was 18
Virginia Benton Morphis F 12y North Carolina married Wm Thomas Oakley 17 Dec 1872 in Wentworth she was 15 he was 23
Robert W Morphis M 7y North Carolina

1870 Graham, Alamance NC
Sarah Morphis F 25y Virginia "mausion maker"
Mollie Morphis F 3y North Carolina
Jane Cammenn F 45y North Carolina

groom's name: Andrew Lovett
groom's birth date:
groom's birthplace:
groom's age:
bride's name: Sarah Morphis
bride's birth date:
bride's birthplace:
bride's age:
marriage date: 30 Oct 1870
marriage place: Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina
groom's father's name: Moses M Lovet
groom's mother's name: Mary R. Lovet
bride's father's name: Reuben Witt
bride's mother's name: Sarah Witt

1880 Wentworth, Rockingham, NC
self Stephen Morphis M 60 North Carolina, United States
wife Permelia Morphis F 56 North Carolina, United States
son Robert Morphis M 17 North Carolina, United States

groom's name: Robert W. Morphis
groom's birth date: 1863
groom's birthplace:
groom's age: 28
bride's name: Neva Mobley
bride's birth date: 1873
bride's birthplace:
bride's age: 18
marriage date: 23 Sep 1891
marriage place: Wentworth Twp., North Carolina
groom's father's name: Stephen F. Morphis
groom's mother's name: Omelia Morphis
bride's father's name: Robert Mobley
bride's mother's name: Ellen Mobley
groom's race:
groom's marital status:
groom's previous wife's name:
bride's race:
bride's marital status:
bride's previous husband's name:
indexing project (batch) number: M75225-0
system origin: North Carolina-EASy
source film number: 518423
reference number:
Citing this Record
"North Carolina, Marriages, 1759-1979," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org

name: R.W. Morphis
titles & terms (original):
titles & terms (standardized):
death date: 27 Feb 1920
death place: Wenthworth Twp., Rockingham, N.C.
gender: Male
race (original): White
race (expanded): White
age at death: 56y 7m 14d
estimated birth year:
birth date: 14 Jul 1863
birthplace: Leakiville, N.C.
marital status: Married
spouse: Neva Morphis
spouse's titles & terms (original):
spouse's titles & terms (standardized):
father: Stephen Morphis
father's titles & terms (original):
father's titles & terms (standardized):
father's birthplace:
mother: Amelia Mccracken
mother's titles & terms (original):
mother titles & terms (standardized):
mother's birthplace: N.C.
occupation: Traveling Cert
residence:
cemetery: Mobley B. Ground
burial place:
burial date: 28 Feb 1920
funeral home:
informant:
additional relatives:
gsu film number: 1892503
digital gs number: 4215639
image number: 2360
volume/page/certificate number: fn 526 cn 351
Citing this Record
"North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org

Name: Cornelius A. Morphis of Rowan Co NC
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Louisiana
Regiment Name: 8 Louisiana Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 8th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry
Company: F
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M378 roll 21

1860 Clark Co MS
C A Morphis 1830 NC
M A Morphis 1833 NC

1870 Carroll Co MS
C A Morphis 1830 NC
Margaret Morphis 1832 NC
John Morphis 1854 NC
Jonas Morphis 1850 NC
. . .find no previous or post history on John and Jonas

G.B. Morphis - Texas Ranger 1874

cleat1977 — 2012-10-13 18:16:59Z

Ranger Corporal G. MORPHIS enlisted in Stephens County on 25 May 1874 and was discharged on 15 October 1874. He was reportedly sick with malarial type fever and sent to Stephenville. I am trying to determine his date of birth, place of burial and where he died from fever. The 1880 Stephens County census reports Cornelius A. and Margaret A. MORPHIS.

Re: James Allen Bryant b-1861 TN d-abt 1900 TX

terryw007 — 2012-08-01 20:58:51Z

I updated my prior post which may answer some of your questions.

Re: James Allen Bryant b-1861 TN d-abt 1900 TX

terryw007 — 2012-08-01 20:53:46Z

If WWI Vet Hubert Allen Bryant married Johnson at a military facility (base, VA hospital, etc.)... it is possible the military facility did NOT submit their 1942 marriage paperwork to the county. (This almost happened to me).

I was more than very close to my grandmother Ila Eulalah (Ricks) Bryant until 1965. My grandmother and her 3-Bryant children... all lived near each other as well as 3 of her other 6-children from prior marriages. (The 3-daughter that lived out of state, often visited grandma Bryant as well as her Bryant-Johnson relatives).

I do NOT think my grandmother attended an out-of-state funeral in the 60's. If I recall correctly, grandma had medical problems with her heart during that time period.By early 1966 she had died from heart failure. I know my father John Jr. did not attend his uncle Hubert Bryant's funeral.

Note: My father (John Jr b-1924 CA) looks like his Uncle Hubert Allen Bryant (b-1894 TX online picture). They look EXACTLY alike AFTER my father became OLDER than the picture I posted online. There is absolutely NO doubt the two are related.

I am aware my grandmother DID stay in contact with her brother-in-law Hubert Allen and other Bryant family members. The Bryant-Johnson line may remember more details on the subject than I do. Grandmother also maintained a family Bible that I have not seen since childhood.

Ila Eulalah's 2nd and 3rd Bryant children (Hubert Allen and Ila Ellan) plus her 6-children from prior marriages...may or may not have attended their uncle Hubert's funeral. Her son Hubert always made an extra effort to stay very close to ALL his rslatives and bring them together for various occassions.

Our 3-family units NEVER use the terms... half siblings, step children, etc. (I would assume the Bryant-Johnson line had done the same... which may answer some of your questions as to who neices and nephews were at Hubert's funeral).

As for Martha E (Lindsey) Bryant, it would be possible she lived with other relatives after her son John Sr relocated to California (around 1922). I will keep an open mind on the subject matter.

But I do recall... hearing family members speak about their 2-Bryant grandparents plus their father John Sr... dying young... and/or younger than they should have. The Bryant children assumed they too would be doomed to an early death (which did not take place).

Re: Joseph William Morrow

rhondarichardson491 — 2012-08-01 01:16:44Z

Yes, please send photos to me at rhondarichardson49@yahoo.com.

THANK YOU!!

Re: Joseph William Morrow

rhondarichardson491 — 2012-08-01 00:52:57Z

Yes. I just checked my notes and Blankenship was there too. We were not close to my Mother's side of the family and he died when I was 8 yrs. old so I never knew him. My mother, Jo Ann Curtis, was his granddaughter and she talked about him all the time. She and her siblings lived with him in Breckenridge for a while. They always called them, Big Daddy and Big Mother.

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Re: Joseph William Morrow

@@scottwhitfield@yahoo.com — 2012-08-01 00:31:14Z

Rhonda, I'm glad you found my post and took the time to reply. I've found more information about this man in the last five years. I'm wondering if we're talking about the same person. Was your great-grandfather Judge J.W. Morrow? His dates are 1890-1965. That puts his death several years after your own birth. His wife was Maude Blankenship Morrow, whose dates are 1889-1951. If this is the same person, please e-mail me at scottwhitfield@yahoo.com. I have some photos I could e-mail you.

Re: Joseph William Morrow

rhondarichardson491 — 2012-07-31 23:21:57Z

He was known as Big Daddy to me and was my great-grandfather. I never knew him. His daughter, Ruth Morrow was my grandmother, I didn't know her either. I wasn't born until 1957.

Re: James Allen Bryant b-1861 TN d-abt 1900 TX

RedRiverTXOK — 2012-07-16 22:17:45Z

I have some land and probate records for Stephens Co., copied some years ago. Among the 'proof of heirship' documents for Odar Harris Bryant (from the Levi Current line) who married Banks S. Bryant, uncle of James Allen's sons, there is one document that has a E. Lindsay stating that he knew Odar was a granddaughter of Levi Current--just another connection with the Bryant group.

The Lindsay-Boggs group left Cooke/Montague Co. area about 1863 according to articles in the Stephens Co. history book and moved to Stephens Co. when the settlers were forted up against Indian raid. Interesting--they moved from one area that had Indian raids to another area with Indian raid, also when the Confederates were also hanging 'traitors' in the Cooke Co. area. In the Cooke/Montague area, another Bryant line settled.

A descendant of Banks and Odar had the information (Bible??) about the other children who did not survive between the 1870 and 1880 census records-hoping one of that family could add more information about James Allen's family, but so far, no success.

That obit for Hubert Allen mentioned that he and Mary Johnson were married in Sulphur, Oklahoma, but there is no marriage license there or surround counties. The obit mentioned nieces and nephews, but no names--were they his brother's children or his wife's nieces and nephews???

Since John W. had his mother with him during that time, could she have later lived with Hubert Allen when John W. went west??

Re: James Allen Bryant b-1861 TN d-abt 1900 TX

terryw007 — 2012-07-16 19:58:09Z

The 1920 Bryant death in Dimmit County Texas, can NOT be my James Allen Byant. His 2-sons were NOT adults when he died. Thank you for trying to help.

I do NOT know when the James Allen Bryant family relocated to Catarina, Dimmit, Texas (other than it was after his 2-sons were born). My best GUESS for the family relocation would be between 1894-1901... minus time to build a house and fence plus establish his farm/ranch).

James' 2-sons were abt 5/6 & 9/10 yrs old, when their father died from the raid around 1900-1901. Many unmarked graves exist in the old Catarina Texas cemetery (including some MARKED Bryant graves). It is also possible James was burried on his farm/ranch. Their mother (Martha) relocated and is widowed on the 1910 Fisher TX census. When she relocated with her 2-sons, I do not know.

In 1900, 1,106 people lived in Dimmit County and the population was growing. (The county line is QUESTIONABLE during this time period).

If I recall READING Catarina Texas history correctly... there was a land boom caused by natural springs feeding farm lands plus the potential of a railroad being built to service sheep and cattle ranchers. The State of Texas was selling or giving away land to settlers (under the condition it would be developed), that I did NOT fully understand. By 1920 or so, the land boom was followed by a depression after the natural springs dried up plus lack of rain for several years. Undeveloped and/or abandon land was reclaimed. (After I recover from major surgery, I will seriously consider YOUR advice on hiring an expert to research Dimmit county records. The subject matter is above my research level even though I know where, when and how James died).

James' son (John William Bryant Sr b-21 March 1890 TX) often told his family stories to his 3-children (John Jr., Hubert Allen and Ila Ellen) plus his wife (Ila Eulalah). John Sr. had extremely strong feelings AGAINST the Catarina (land) TRUSTEE. The trustee WRONGLY stoled the land sometime between James' death date... and before John Sr. became an adult. (John Sr. using the term stoled in his story would imply, land records must exist that he strongly believed his children should have been entitled too). From Catarina history, their were alot of reasons the land would have been unethically stolen. What's done, can not be undone. However the truth can be found.

Another clue to James Allen Bryant's Catarina farm/ranch location: It is in an area that has blinding wind storms. James built a fence (from his open-field) leading directly back to his house. He and other farmers/ranchers used his fence to prevent becoming lost in wind storms.

John Sr's youngest child was 10 and his oldest was 17, when he died from an extended illness. Family history was important to a dying man. He spoke about being born in Texas and that his father came from Tennessee. His birth information was confirmed via his death certificate, medical records, and other official documents. His death informant was his married step daughter. (Ila Eulalah's child from a prior marriage).

John Sr.'s first and only marriage took place when he was 33-yrs old.

The story of James Allen Bryant and Martha E Lindsey Bryant should be viewed as clues VERSES factual (even though the town, county and state are solid leads). Details were previously with-held while researching for source documentation. Due to personal health issues, the story needed to become public. James' death date most likely explains the reason no 1900 family census record exist, etc. Other family stories have proven correct with only minor differances.

As for Martha E Lindsey Bryant, I believe she may have died in Texas before her son (John) relocated to California (without her). No family story exist on the subject matter other than... she died sooner than she should have. John's TX WWI draft reg card plus his CA medical records and his CA voter reg. indicate Martha died somewhere in Texas after 1917 and before 1922. This is based upon an educated assumption of the 3-records and should NOT be viewed as factual.

Re: James Allen Bryant b-1861 TN d-abt 1900 TX

RedRiverTXOK — 2012-07-15 14:06:47Z

The Dimmit Co TX genweb archives has the index for the county probate and the index for the land owners. There is a Bryant, but one who died after 1920.

Re: James Allen Bryant b-1861 TN d-abt 1900 TX

RedRiverTXOK — 2012-07-14 14:42:20Z

Have you requested or hired a researcher to examine the land records and probate records for Dimmit County?

The sons were born in Stephens Co. according to the WWI registration forms in the 1890's. When did they move to Dimmit County?

There were renegades who raided on both sides of the border in those days, made up of Mexican, Anglos, and Indian mixes--folks who would not work, just preyed on the working folks.

Re: James Allen Bryant b-1861 TN d-abt 1900 TX

terryw007 — 2012-07-14 05:30:35Z

John William Bryant, Sr (b-21 March 1890 TX).... told my father... John William Bryant, Jr (b-1924 CA)... the following family story:

His parents (James Allen Bryant and Martha E Lindsey Bryant) owned a farm/ranch in Catarina Texas (Dimmit County). James died around 1900 from an Indian or Mexican raid. (My own search dates for this indian/mexican raid is extended to include years 1893-1909). After James' death, his land was put into trusteeship for his 2-sons. The trustee stoled the land from James' 2-sons before they became adults.

Todate, I have been UNABLE to find supporting source documentation online. Texas history indicates indian raids ended prior to 1893, but mexican raids continued for several years after 1893.

Due to upcoming major life events, I thought this family story should be told. Without source documentation, the family story should be viewed as a clue to where, when and how James Allen Bryant may have died.

1940 obit for W. Nelson Clark at Wayland

RedRiverTXOK — 2012-07-02 21:40:25Z

Not related.

Stephens County Sun
Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas
February 1, 1940
Front page

Retired Wayland Minister Dies
W. NELSON CLARK, age 83, died Wednesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. B. SMITH of Wayland. Mr. Clark, a retired Baptist minister, had been ill since December. He had made his home in Wayland the past 10/19 years. Funeral services were scheduled to be held 3:00 Friday afternoon at the Smith home in Wayland with Rev. A. J. MORGAN and Rev, KIRKPATRICK of Oldam officiating. Burial will be in the Wayland cemetery. Satterwhite funeral home is in charge. Survivors include his widow and two daughters, Mrs. C. B. SMITH of Wayland and Mrs. E. C. ROBINSON of Happy, Texas, one son, WILLIAM R. CLARK of Happy, one brother, M. R. CLARK of Orrick, Missouri.

Re: Amanda Lindsey Rhodes

terryw007 — 2012-05-15 14:14:31Z

I can not say when Martha E Lindsey or James Allen Bryant died. But there are STRONG CLUES to their death dates and locations via their son John William Bryant Sr records (b-21 March 1890 TX d-8 March 1942 CA). And, isn't that what researching is all about? Following the clues and then proving it with source documentation. Their son John William Bryant 1917 WWI draft card shows he is supporting his widow mother (Martha) in Texas. According to John's death & medical records, he moved from Texas into California around 1922. As to the reason John and his mother Martha are not living together, I can not say with hard proff. This one clue may STRONGLY indicate, Martha has died (which would agree with family stories that John and his parents died younger than they should have). John's 1924 voter reg confirms he living in Huntington CA and working in the oil fields. Later, John is married to Ila Eulalah Ricks. According to his 1930 Imperial CA census record, this is John's first and only marriage at age 33. His first child is born in Huntington, CA (Dec 1924). By 1928, John & his family have relocated to Imperial County CA because of his lung illness. His 3rd child is born in Imperial County (1931). By 1940, John and his family have relocated to Santa Ana CA for better medical care. (John is now working as a pipefitter according to his death and medical records. He and his wife buy a house on 3rd Street). By 1942 John has died from his lung illness. (His birth info, parents names plus their birth locations are listed on John's death and medical records which confirmed he is the son of Martha E Lindsey TX and James Allen Bryant TN). From all this, I have choosen to search for Martha E Lindsey's death record (or grave) between 1920-1922 in Texas (via family stories). As for James Allen Bryant, he had to have died after his last son was born in 1894 Texas (minus 1 year) and before his wife Martha becomes a widow in 1910 Texas. (From family stories, I know his sons were very young which narrows his death timeline for my search). Again I have choosen to search Texas for James Allen Bryant's death record or grave. I am also trying to search Texas land deeds (which is more than difficult for the type of infor I am seeking). There is a family story on Texas land that was put into a trust and taken away from the boys (by the trustee) prior to them becoming adults. Which sons I can not say. James Allen Bryant or poss his father John Summers Bryant. (Family stories have been found to be true with only minor differances for other related lines. This was a family that strongly believed in passing down family history verbally and correctly). I have NOT found any promising land deed or trust leads for James Allen Bryant. I am still searching. There is a 1875 land deed in Jack County Texas for a (farmer) John Bryant that I am currently researching. If confirmed, it would also narrow the timeline of John Summers Bryant death and location. But that is a BIG IF, and it is POSS that it is the WRONG John. (The 1885 Lamar Co TX land deed is DEFINTLY NOT the right farmer John S Bryant because of Callie's m-status in 1880 TX). Bottom line: The EVIDENCE shows Martha E Lindsey Bryant died 1917-1942 most likely in TX. James Allen Bryant died between 1893-1910 most likely in TX. A range of death dates for John Summers Bryant is between 1873-1880. Location is questionable WITHOUT a death record. grave, orbit or some other form of documentation. The Bryant-Johnson lines I have NOT researched as I should and that will be resolved in the future. What I find most interesting is, Hubert Allen Bryant married Faye Johnson the SAME YEAR his brother John Willliam Bryant Sr. died. Hum... Hubert's marriage sorta sounds like John and his mother Martha NOT living together after 1922 followed by John's marriage to Ila Eulalah Ricks. Anyway, John's grave is now available on Find A Grave website. Husband and father is written on his 1942 headstone, NOT the word son. Therefore, Martha Ellen Lindsey is NOT alive in 1942. (On the records I have, Martha E Lindsey's middle name looks like Ellen... but it is really difficult to read it via the handwritting). "My" John William Bryant Sr b-1890 TX named his children John Willian Jr, Hubert Allen and Ila Ellen. Do the names sound familur for this family line? And the names continue into the next generation just like prior generations. It is what it is.

Re: Amanda Lindsey Rhodes

RedRiverTXOK — 2012-04-30 15:18:40Z

Interesting situation: time and location for the deaths of Martha Ellen Lindsay Bryant and James Allen Bryant--when and where?

In Hubert Allen Bryant's obit, it was stated that he married his wife 1942 at Sulphur, Oklahoma. They were not married in Murray County, Ok. where Sulphur is located, although his wife had a brother living nearby and Hubert had some first cousins on his father's side also living nearby in this part of Oklahoma. So where did they marry? His wife's maiden name was Johnson and she had relatives around Breckenridge; Hubert's first cousin, George S. Emberlin, married a Johnson in Nevada who was from Texas... interesting, another Johnson?

Re: Amanda Lindsey Rhodes

terryw007 — 2012-04-29 02:58:42Z

Martha (Lindsey) Bryant was being supported by her son John W Bryant via his Stephens County Texas WWI Draft Card. By year 1922, John had relocated to Huntington CA without his mother and was working in the CA oil fields. This would indicate, something major had taken place with his mother Martha. What it was, I can not say. But it might be a clue as to the time period that Martha (Lindsey) Bryant died. As for John W Bryant, he married Ila Eulalah Ricks abt 1924, had 3-children and died at Orange County Hospital CA March 1942. I have John's certified death certificate and hospital records plus other source docs. They describe when he relocated to CA, his birth info, parent names and their location, work history, voter history and much more.

Re: 5 generations in 1927

HL2604 — 2012-04-26 00:29:16Z

Fantastic history! The article does require a correction in the age of Mrs. E. H. Currry. Per census records, she was 94 vs 84. Born about 1833, she married Elijah H. Curry, 6 Nov 1850, in Lewis, TN. I'm also not related!

5 generations in 1927

RedRiverTXOK — 2012-04-25 23:48:02Z

Not related.

The Breckenridge Daily American
Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas
Tuesday, October 18, 1927
Five Generations Are Present
Little Miss ARCHIE LOU KINCHEN, whose arrival was chronicled in the Daily American seveal days ago, has perhaps the distinction of being the only little lady in Breckenridge who can claim that she can show four generations, she being the representative of the fifth. First there is tiny, ARCHIE LOU, then ARCH KINCHEN, the father; Mrs. E. C. KINCHEN of Breckenridge, the grandmother; JOHN CURRY of Weatherford, the great-grandfather, and Mrs. E. H. CURRY of Altus, Oklahoma, the great-great-grandmother. Mrs. Curry is 84 years old and, despite her age, made the trip to Breckenridge to welcome her little great-great-granddaughter.

1928 obit for Mrs. Linnie Dodds

RedRiverTXOK — 2012-04-25 23:36:35Z

Not related.

The Breckenridge American
Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas
Monday, September 10, 1928
Mrs. LINNIE DODD
Mrs. LINNIE DODDS, wife of C. S. DODDS, farmer living on the Albany road north of town, passed away at the Westside hospital this morning after a short illness. Mrs. Dodds was 49 years old and had lived in Stephens County for 30 years. She will be buried Tuesday afternoon at the Black cemetery about ten miles north of town. Mrs. Dodds is survived by her husband and nine living children. They are: Mrs. ELLIE DIXON, Mrs. LIRIA MCKEE, LELAND DODDS, Mrs. EMMA DIXON, Miss ALTA INEZ and ERNEST DODDS, all of Breckenridge, and JOHN DODDS of Coleman.

Re: Possible family ties Bussell

AKNOX68 — 2012-04-02 23:43:24Z

My grandmother was Rosa Belle Bussell, daughter of Celia
Bussell. If you get this would you respons at my email ag_knox@msn.com. Would like to compare family information.

Re: Benjamin Franklin White

RedRiverTXOK — 2012-03-28 15:47:38Z

Try this site. It might have something for you since the Breckenridge newspaper microfilm archives are available on it, try the advanced search part, using full name or possible initials with White.

http://texashistory.unt.edu/search/advanced_search/

Benjamin Franklin White

tremorsabq — 2012-03-22 22:00:26Z

Family lore has that Benjamin Franklin White dying in Stephens County, Texas in May 1924. I cannot locate a death certificate on FamilySearch.com but was hoping someone could check the courthouse for me on their next visit, or lookup if there are cemetery books.

Any and all help is GREATLY appreciated!

Thank you,
Martha Caswell
Tremorsnewmexico@aol.com

Re: William Baker, Rainey Belle Baker, Joe Pinkney Bell

mslela73 — 2011-12-30 03:25:06Z

Hi, I'm trying to see if you are part of my family. I have a William Baker in my family as well. Thanks!

Re: Hanlon Oil Plant

highkamp — 2011-10-18 03:33:51Z

Thank you very much for responding. However, since then I realized that the location of the Hanlon Gasoline plant #2 would have been somewhere along county road 169 in northern Stephens COunty, south of Eliasville. I know that there were several (3 that I know of) Hanlon plants and so possibly there was another closer to Brekenridege that you mentioned. I know the plant itself is long gone, and I remember my dad taking me to the site back in the early 70's and it was gone then as well. But I would like to try to find the location to help me on my next visit to that area.

Thanks

Information about Harpersville from 1909

stacileann — 2011-10-12 18:38:47Z

I am wanting to find information about a accident that took place in Harpersville around 1909.

Does anyone know if there was a newspaper back then and if so, would it still be in operation today.

I hope to travel there this weekend to the cemetery and would like to find out in advance where we could go to find out more information about the death of our grandfather. I have had no luck finding the death certificate on familysearch.org and he isn't listed in any cemetery listing I have found online for the Harpersville cemetery. I have a picture of his headstone but the picture has been blown up and it distorted the clarity of the picture, so the writing on the headstone are barely legible.

Thank you in advance for any suggestions/information that one may have! Staci

Re: Squyres Chapel

BillBateman32 — 2011-09-19 02:57:17Z

Tony, I just now stumbled onto this post. I did some research on the shootout at Squyres Chapel several years ago, and I would appreciate getting a copy of your written material if it is still available. Will be happy to reimburse you for copying and postage. Thanks!

Bill Bateman
3613 Jordan Avenue
Midland, TX 79707

Re: Obit request for George Samuel Sanders

khadley2040 — 2011-09-12 19:38:23Z

Thank you so much.

Kristen

Re: Obit request for George Samuel Sanders

RedRiverTXOK — 2011-09-12 14:48:03Z

There is an obit for George S. Sanders in the Abilene Reporter-News for November 11, 1968 which is available on the paid site, newspaperarchive.ocm site. If you send an email to missouriborn at hotmail.com , then I can send you a copy from the site.

Obit request for George Samuel Sanders

khadley2040 — 2011-09-07 22:14:41Z

Hello,

I am trying to locate an obit for:

George Samuel Sanders
b. 31 Jul 1887
d. 6 Nov 1968

Obit, name of newspaper, date and page number would be great.

Thanks a bunch,

Kristen Hadley
khadley88@hotmail.com

1933 obit for Mrs. Ellen Frances Christesson Ledbetter

RedRiverTXOK — 2011-08-26 00:21:33Z

Breckenridge American
Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas
Sunday, September 7, 1933

Mrs. Ledbetter Will Be Buried This Afternoon
Mrs. ELLEN FRANCES LEDBETTER, age 32, died at her home, 1406 West Elm, at 5:30 Saturday morning after a long illness. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the Church of Christ with Rev. COLE JACKSON of Mroan officiating. Pallbearers are: JAMES BRYANT, BAILEY BRYANT, RUD STOKER, ROY STOKER, RAYMON STOKER and CLAUDE GREENLEE. Vautrain is in charge of arrangements. A native of Stephens County, Mrs. Ledbetter is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. CHRISTESSON of Wayland who are among the earliest residents of the county. She is survived by her husband, O. C. LEDBETTER and two sons, ORVILLE Jr., age 13, and JERALD DALE, age 9. Other survivors are her parents; four sisters, Mrs. T. G. GILBERT of Wayland, Mrs. A. L. GREENLEE of Wayland, Mrs. A. C. MCBRIDE of Big Lake and Mrs. C. D. KILLION of Kennedy; and five brothers, J. A. CHRISTESSON of El Dorado, Arkansas; CLEM CHRISTESSON of Best; J. D. CHRISTESSON of Wayland, T. W. CHRISTESSON of Pampa, and B. R. CHRISTESSON of Melrose, New Mexico. All were expected to be here for the funeral.

Note: Ellen Frances Christesson Ledbetter was the daughter of ELISHA LEVI 'LISH' CHRISTESSON and HARRIET ELIZABETH 'BETTIE' BRYANT CHRISTESSON.

FLENNIKEN & DICKINSON Marriage Record

rwebb300 — 2011-07-16 07:41:32Z

We are looking for a marriage record for Herbert Marvin FLENNIKEN and Mary Ellen DICKINSON dated on or about 1 Jun 1920. They were both recorded in the 1920 census, single and living in Breckenridge, Stephens County, TX. We are thinking their marriage record is either in Stephens county or in one of the adjacent counties.

Orlando Seth Currier

lindacurrier70 — 2011-07-11 13:44:33Z

Seeking info on Orlando Seth Currier b:1850 d:1898 in Texas...Son of Orlando Currier b:1822 Maine/d:1906 Maine...Orlando Seth was born at a time that O.Currier was shown in Tuolumne County, Calif.(info shows him to be there from abt. 1849-1853)...trying to find where Orlando Seth was born and who his mother was.It is like we have hit a brick wall & any ideas as to how & where we begin this search will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Evalin Hulse ancestors

48jhulse — 2011-06-18 00:12:40Z

Their are multiple Hulse Immigrants. At least two lines come from England. The Hulsaert, Holsaert lines came from the Netherlands. Some of the lines are contested as to which immigrant they descended from. See www.Hulsenet.net for more information.
Albert Hulse