John Howard Wildermuth and Katie Elizabeth Ribkee
Husband John Howard WILDERMUTH
Born: 19 Feb 1880 - , Schuylkill Co, PA Died: 25 Aug 1950 - Landingville, Schuylkill Co, PA Buried: - Saint John's Church Cemetery, Auburn, Schuylkill Co, PA Find A Grave ID: 65258871
Father: Lucien WILDERMUTH Mother: Sarah REICHERT
Marriage:
Wife Katie Elizabeth RIBKEE![]()
Born: 2 Mar 1883 - West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill Co, PA Died: 13 Mar 1943 - Landingville, Schuylkill Co, PA Buried: - Saint John's Church Cemetery, Auburn, Schuylkill Co, PA Find A Grave ID: 65258886
Children
General Notes: Husband - John Howard Wildermuth
Far-removed relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 4th cousin 4 times removed's wife's husband's son
General Notes: Wife - Katie Elizabeth Ribkee
Even though she died in Pennsylvania she does not have a Pennsylvania death certificate
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Mrs. John H. Wildermuth Landingville, March 16 - Katie E. Wildermuth. wife of John H. Wildermuth. 60, died at her home at this place. She was a daughter of the late William and Catherine Heim Ribkee. She had been in ill health for the past 15 years. She was born in West Brunswick Township. but had been a resident here for 39 years. She was a member of St John's Reformed Church, of Auburn. She is survived by her husband and three sons: Roy, of Adamsdale: Claude. at home. and Paul, the U Army. Two daughters preceded her in death. She was the last of her immediate family. Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from her home here. Interment in St. John's Reformed Cemetery, Auburn. The Rev. Lee D. Loos will officiate. D. M. Bitile, funeral director, of Schuylkill Haven, has charge.
~~~Reading Eagle - Mar 16 1943 • Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
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Alonzo Locratous Richards and Abigail R. Wood
Husband Alonzo Locratous RICHARDS
Born: 28 Apr 1849 - , Barbour Co, AL Died: 26 Aug 1929 - , Henry Co, AL Buried: - County Line Cemetery, , Henry Co, AL FamilySearch ID: 9W1G-VKD Find A Grave ID: 15146042Marriage: 15 Dec 1881 - , Barbour Co, AL
Wife Abigail R. WOOD
Born: 20 Jul 1850 - , , AL Died: 8 Jun 1938 - Eufaula, Barbour Co, AL Buried: - County Line Cemetery, , Henry Co, AL FamilySearch ID: KFS1-6CX Find A Grave ID: 15146063
Father: McKinney Quinn WOOD Mother: Frances Elizabeth LANDRUM
Children
General Notes: Wife - Abigail R. Wood
~~~possibly contributed by the FAG page maintainer, Karen Winters
In my research I have found that Alonzo and Abigail had 4 children: Name Birth Date Death Date Spouse Thomas A Richards 21 Oct 1882 2/1/1949 Miss A. Lois Lucas Frankie Richards 21 Jul 1884 9/13/1972 Robert Rogers Johns Rubie Richards 07 Jul 1890 24 Oct 1891 Benjamin L Richards 01 Jan 1895 6/5/1968
All the children are also buried within this cemetery (County Line Cemetery, Henry County, Alabama)
Far-removed relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick:half-2nd cousin's wife's half-2nd great-grandaunt's husband's half-sister
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William M. Wood and Margaret J. Richards
Husband William M. WOOD
Born: 20 Jul 1852 Died: 25 Oct 1926 Buried: - County Line Cemetery, Henry Co, AL Find A Grave ID: 15124910
Father: McKinney Quinn WOOD Mother: Frances Elizabeth LANDRUM
Marriage: 25 Dec 1881
Wife Margaret J. RICHARDS
Born: 14 Aug 1854 Died: 25 Oct 1904 Buried: - County Line Cemetery, Henry Co, AL Find A Grave ID: 15124889
Children
1 F Willie Maude WOOD
Born: 14 Jul 1889 Died: 4 Jan 1979 Buried: - County Line Cemetery, Henry Co, AL Find A Grave ID: 15124969Spouse: Clarence Jullian JONES
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Oscar Hubert Rushing and Blanche Virginia Richardson
Husband Oscar Hubert RUSHING
Born: 11 Jan 1940 - , Lincoln Co, MS Died: 20 Sep 2012 - Bogue Chitto, Lincoln Co, MS Buried: - Johnson Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, Bogue Chitto, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 97669854
Father: Clarence Washington RUSHING Mother: Zula Bell ROBERTS
Marriage:
Wife Blanche Virginia RICHARDSON
Born: 28 Feb 1942 - Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Died: 16 Mar 2020 - Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Buried: - Johnson Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, Bogue Chitto, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 208077645
Children
General Notes: Husband - Oscar Hubert Rushing
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin once removed
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Oscar H. Rushing, 72 of Bogue Chitto, MS, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at his residence in Bogue Chitto, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven, MS. Burial will be in Johnson Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, Brookhaven, MS. Brookhaven Funeral Home, 849 Natchez Drive, Brookhaven, MS is in charge of arrangements. 601-833-4439
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 21, 2012 from 5-8 PM at Brookhaven Funeral Home .
Mr.Rushing was born January 11, 1940, in Lincoln County, MS. He was a retired Carman with Illionis Central Railroad and Amtrack for 31 years. He served in the Korean War with the United States Army, and was a member of Gum Grove Baptist Church. He was a member Of the Bouge Chitto Masonic Lodge Number 0260.
He was married to his wife Virginia Richardson Rushing for 49 years.
Preceded in death by: Father: Clarence W. Rushing Mother: Zula Bell Roberts Rushing Brothers; Allen Rushing, Elwin "Punk" Rushing Father in law:Howard Richardson
Survivors Include: Wife: Virginia Richardson Rushing, Bogue Chitto, MS Daughter; Veronica Edmonds, Brookhaven, MS Son: Bryan E. Rushing, Bogue Chitto, MS Grandchildren: Justin Ryan Smith, Brandon Evan Rushing, Austin Tanner Edmonds Great Grandchild: Graelyn Isabella Rushing Sister in law: Marlene Dunn Rushing, Bogue Chitto, MS Jenette Travis, Meadville, MS Rebbecca and Tony Owens, Bakersfield, CA Brother in Law: Clyde and Peggy Richardson, Gautier, MS Mother in Law: Gladys Pepper Richardson, Brookhaven, MS Nephews: Doyle Rushing, Darell Rushing, Darren Rushing Aunt: Loney Sykes, Brookhaven, MS A host of nieces and nephews
~~~Brookhaven Funeral Home - 2012
General Notes: Wife - Blanche Virginia Richardson
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Richardson Rushing will be on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Johnson Grove Church of Christ in Brookhaven, MS, at 11:00 AM with burial to follow in the Johnson Grove Cemetery. Bro. Doug Kimble will officiate the services. Visitation will be at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Friday, March 20, 2020, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Saturday morning at Johnson Grove Church of Christ from 9:00 AM until the time of the service.
Mrs. Rushing, 78, of Brookhaven, MS, passed from this life on Monday, March 16, 2020, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 28, 1942, in Brookhaven, MS, to Howard and Gladys Pepper Richardson. She was a member of Johnson Grove Church of Christ; worked for many years as a seamstress at Stahl Urban; and enjoyed reading, gardening and hanging out with friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Oscar H. Rushing; and her daughter, Valerie Gail Rushing.
Survivors are her children, Veronica Edmonds and Bryan Rushing; and grandchildren, Justin Ryan Smith, Brandon Evan Rushing, and Austin Tanner Edmonds; great-granddaughter, Graelyn Isabella Rushing; her siblings, Jeanette Travis, Clyde Richardson and wife Peggy, and Rebecca Richardson Owens and husband Tony; and a host of family and friends.
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James William "Bill" Whittington and Caldonia A. Richardson
Husband James William "Bill" WHITTINGTON
Born: 5 Jun 1864 Died: 29 Nov 1950 Buried: - Terry Cemetery, Terry, Hinds Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 41648790Marriage:
Wife Caldonia A. RICHARDSON
Born: 1 Dec 1868 - , , MS Died: 13 May 1952 Buried: - Terry Cemetery, Terry, Hinds Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 41648829
Children
1 M Tollie William WHITTINGTON Sr
Born: 6 Feb 1890 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 2 Aug 1978 Buried: - Terry Cemetery, Terry, Hinds Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 41649158Spouse: Mattie RICHARDSON
2 F Allie WHITTINGTON
Born: 27 Mar 1896 Died: 18 Oct 1975 Buried: Find A Grave ID: 100274000
3 M James D. WHITTINGTON Sr
Born: 6 Sep 1900 Died: 30 Jul 1968 Buried: - Terry Cemetery, Terry, Hinds Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 41648714
4 M Everett WHITTINGTON
Born: 6 Aug 1905 - , , MS Died: 17 Sep 1965 - Vicksburg, Warren Co, MS Buried: - Terry Cemetery, Terry, Hinds Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 41648987Spouse: Gladys BECKNELL
5 F Agnes WHITTINGTON
Born: 26 Oct 1908 - , , MS Died: 10 Sep 1985 - Delhi, Richland Parish, LA Buried: Find A Grave ID: 222616196
General Notes: Wife - Caldonia A. Richardson
Nickname: "Doney or Donnie"
Daughter of John and Mary Ann "Polly" Stewart/Stuart Richardson
General Notes: Child - Tollie William WHITTINGTON Sr
Far-removed relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 4th cousin twice removed's wife's sister's husband's brother
General Notes: Child - Everett WHITTINGTON
CRYSTAL SPRIN6S - Everett Whittlnqton, 60, died at a Vicksburg hospital Friday morning. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hartman Chapel here with burial in Terry.
He was a retired painter.
Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Wanda Jean Jones of Florence; two brothers, Lollie Whittlngton of Crystal Springs and Damper Whittington of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. W. B. Crain of Florence, Mrs. Myrtle Keller and Mrs. Agnes Bambauer of Greenville; and one grandchild.
~~~Clarion-Ledger, 19 Sep 1965, Sun, Page 7
General Notes: Child - Agnes WHITTINGTON
Services for Mrs. Agnes Bambaur [sic Bambauer], 77, of Delhi, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Waverly Baptist Church, Waverly, with the Revs. Don Thornton, Everett Geis and Jack Johnson officiating.
Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
She died Tuesday in a Delhi hospital after a long illness.
Survivors include one son, Billy Smith; one daughter, Mrs. Ruthie Fulford of Delhi; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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Gary Lee Richardson and Brenda Joyce Taylor
Husband Gary Lee RICHARDSON
Born: 25 Sep 1945 - Batesville, Independence Co, AR Died: 22 Dec 2017 Buried:
Father: William Burkley RICHARDSON Mother: Wilma Marie SIDES
Marriage: 1 Oct 1965 - Concord, Cleburne Co, AR
Wife Brenda Joyce TAYLOR
Born: 24 Feb 1949 - , , AR Died: Buried:
Children
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Julius Richardson and Cornie Roberts
Husband Julius RICHARDSON
Born: 24 Jun 1909 - Bogue Chitto, Lincoln Co, MS Died: 1 Dec 1975 Buried: - Easthaven Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 55108380Marriage:
Wife Cornie ROBERTS
Born: 9 Jan 1912 Died: 3 Feb 1992 Buried: - Easthaven Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 55108401
Father: Jessie ROBERTS Mother: Amanda "Mandy" BAREFOOT
Children
General Notes: Wife - Cornie Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd cousin twice removed
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Tollie William Whittington Sr and Mattie Richardson
Husband Tollie William WHITTINGTON Sr![]()
Born: 6 Feb 1890 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 2 Aug 1978 Buried: - Terry Cemetery, Terry, Hinds Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 41649158
Father: James William "Bill" WHITTINGTON Mother: Caldonia A. RICHARDSON
Marriage:
Wife Mattie RICHARDSON
Born: 14 Jul 1907 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 3 Dec 1978 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Terry Cemetery, Terry, Hinds Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 41649113
Children
1 M Roy WHITTINGTON
Born: 11 Jun 1926 - Terry, Hinds Co, MS Died: 8 Aug 1997 - Jackson, Hinds Co, MS Buried: - Crystal Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MSSpouse: Sarah Lou WRIGHT
2 M Tollie William “T W” WHITTINGTON Jr
Born: 26 Jul 1936 - Terry, Hinds Co, MS Died: 18 Feb 2023 - Wiggins, Stone Co, MS Buried: Find A Grave ID: 249749858
General Notes: Husband - Tollie William Whittington Sr
Far-removed relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 4th cousin twice removed's wife's sister's husband's brother
General Notes: Wife - Mattie Richardson
Mrs. T.W. Whittington
CRYSTAL SPRINGS - Services for Mrs. Mattie R. Whittington, 72, widow of Tollie W. Whittington, were held Tuesday at Highland Baptist Church. Burial was in Terry Cemetery under the direction of Stringer's Funeral Home.
Her survivors are four sons, Roy Whittington of Crystal Springs, T.W. Whittington of Perkinston, Willie Whittington and Gordon Whittington, both of Petal; seven daughters, Mrs. Pauline Whittington and Mrs. Alreda Robinson, both of Jackson, Mrs. Ruth Tucker and Mrs. Betty Lou Whittington, both of Terry, Mrs. Ann Gibson of Vicksburg, Mrs. Mary Ann Alford of Brandon, and Mrs. Delores Ferguson of Petal; 28 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
~~~Clarion-Ledger, 06 Dec 1978, Wed, Page 12
General Notes: Child - Roy WHITTINGTON
Far-removed relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 4th cousin twice removed's wife's sister's husband's nephew
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Roy Whittington, 71 , retired timber buyer, died of heart failure Friday at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Services are at 3 p.m. today at Highland Baptist Church in Crystal Springs with burial in Crystal Springs Cemetery.
Whittington was a Sunflower County native. He was a deacon of Highland Baptist Church.
Survivors include: wife, Sarah Lou; sons, Kenneth Whittington of Terry and William Whittington, James Whittington and Gerald Whittington, all of Crystal Springs; brothers, Willie Whittington of Crystal Springs, T.W. Whittington of Wiggins and Gordan Whittington of Walnut Grove; sisters, Pauline Whittington of Jackson, Ruth Tucker of Florence, Mary Ann Alford of Crystal Springs, Ann Gibson of Vicksburg, Delores Ferguson of Winona and Freda Robinson of Missouri; and 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
General Notes: Child - Tollie William “T W” WHITTINGTON Jr
Body Donated to Medical Science
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Tollie William Whittington, Jr., 86 of Perkinston passed away Saturday in Wiggins. Now you very likely do not recognize that name, so let's say it this way: T. W. Whittington went home to heaven February 18th, 2023, from Stone County Nursing & Rehab, with his wife Liz by his side.
He was born July 26, 1936, in Terry, MS, the sixth of twelve children to Tollie William, Sr. and Mattie Nancy (Richardson) Whittington. T.W. grew up in and around the Terry and Byram area, where his family did farm work, and boy did they work. They were usually up before sunrise every morning, and ready for some rest by sundown. They grew and picked corn, cotton and more, plus had a few animals to tend and care for as well. He was always outside, plowing with mules at first, but later with a tractor too. He seemed to like plowing more than anything else, and that may very well be where he gained the nickname "Plowboy". T.W. worked at a local service station while attending Terry schools, and joined the US Army where serving as a cook. That fit him pretty good, since his mother made sure the girls knew all the boy's chores, and the boys knew all the girl's stuff as well. After his honorable discharge, T.W. drove trucks for a while before going to work for Deviney Construction. He made a career there, leading his own crew for many years.
Somewhere along the way, Elizabeth Holiday caught his eye and stole his heart. They dated and were married for the past fifty-some-odd years.
After his retirement from Deviney, T.W. was not one to sit still, so he went to work for Stone County Road Dept. for a few years. On top of that, he kept his goats, chickens, and turkeys, plus started growing greens. He became well-known as the "Turnip Man", sitting out by Hwy 49 in Perk selling bunches of greens. Of course you might trade him for a bunch or two as well, since he was always looking for a good deal. He is remembered as a loving, devoted, hard-working family man, a Christian by faith and member at Berean Baptist Church. T.W. had a great sense of humor and absolutely loved to laugh. He enjoyed working since that's how he was brought up, and to relax...well he worked then too. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed coon hunting, which he did for several years. Without any doubt though, he loved and enjoyed his family, especially all his grandchildren, of which him and Jager spent lots of time together. Probably most everyone has some fond memories of T.W., and there's plenty more than the few mentioned here, like his daily glass of cornbread and milk. Cherish those and as you reflect on them, it won't be long until you find yourself smiling...which is exactly what T.W. would have wanted! He will be forever missed by all whose life he touched.
T.W. was preceded by his parents, Tollie, Sr. and Mattie Whittington; his daughter Jackie Nye, and nine of his eleven siblings: sisters Pauline and Betty Lou Whittington, Fredia Robinson, Jackie Thornton, Ruth Tucker, Deloris Ferguson, and Mary Ann Alford, with brothers Roy and Pete Whittington.
Left to cherish his memories are: his loving wife of 55 years, Elizabeth; one son, Don of Kiln, and his remaining siblings, a sister Ann (Everett) Gipson of Vicksburg and his brother Gordon (Alice) Whittington of Walnut Grove. T.W. leaves a legacy of two grandchildren: Austin (Laura) Nye of Saucier, and Ashtin (Matt) Parker of Wiggins, with ten great-grands: Jayden, Jonathon, Chase, Mackenzie, Raelynn, Harlow, Trent, Jager, Bo, and Karstin, along with numerous extended family, friends, and co-workers far and wide.
T.W. had his final wishes established, donating himself to science. His family is honoring those wishes, and set a celebration of his life for Saturday, February 25 at Berean Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, followed by the service at 2:00 PM, with Bro. Lance Pearson and T.W.'s nephew, Bro. Gerald Whittington, officiating. Everyone who knew him are encouraged to come reminisce and share memories with the family, and if you're lucky, there may even be cornbread and milk to enjoy in T.W.'s honor.
Trinity Funeral Services is honored to serve the Whittington family in there time of need and asks that you rememeber Ms. Liz and the rest of your family in your thoughts and prayers over the coming days.
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McKinley Richardson and Ruby Roberts
Husband McKinley RICHARDSON
Born: 27 Sep 1904 - , Lincoln Co, MS Died: 5 Feb 1980 - Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Buried: - Easthaven Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 52424379Marriage:
Wife Ruby ROBERTS
Born: 6 Jun 1908 - , Lincoln Co, MS Died: 11 Feb 2002 - Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Buried: - Easthaven Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 52424349
Father: Jessie ROBERTS Mother: Amanda "Mandy" BAREFOOT
Children
General Notes: Wife - Ruby Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd cousin twice removed
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Services for Ruby Roberts Richardson of Brookhaven are 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Brookhaven Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Easthaven Cemetery.
Visitation is today from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Richardson, 92, died Feb. 11, 2002, at Silver Cross Nursing Home. She was born in Lincoln County on Sept. 6, 1909, to Jessie Roberts and Amanda Barefoot Roberts.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of Central Church of Christ.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, McKinley Richardson; her granddaughter, Susan Elizabeth Segers; and 12 brothers and sisters.
Survivors are her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Zelma Richardson and Roy and JoAnn Richardson, all of Brookhaven, and Ralph and Linda Richardson of Waynesboro; her daughters and sons-in-law, Helen Segers of Leesburg, Va., and Eva and Raymond Rodriguez and Ayleen and Roscoe Boyett, all of Brookhaven; and 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
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Lance Cansas Shiers Sr and Ollie Mae Richardson
Husband Lance Cansas SHIERS Sr
Born: 13 May 1902 Died: 28 Jun 1979 Buried: - Gwin Memorial Cemetery, Mangham, Richland Parish, LA Find A Grave ID: 32678468Marriage:
Wife Ollie Mae RICHARDSON
Born: 14 Jul 1903 Died: 6 Nov 1992 Buried: - Gwin Memorial Cemetery, Mangham, Richland Parish, LA Find A Grave ID: 32678460
Children
1 M Lance Cansas SHIERS Jr
Born: 5 Mar 1931 Died: 21 Nov 2008 Buried: - Gwin Memorial Cemetery, Mangham, Richland Parish, LA Find A Grave ID: 31715919Spouse: Erie Bell TRAXLER
2 M J. D. SHIERS
Born: 23 Aug 1933 Died: 5 Jan 1976 Buried: - Gwin Memorial Cemetery, Mangham, Richland Parish, LA Find A Grave ID: 192473553Spouse: Audrey PHILLIPS
3 M David Tillman SHIERS
Born: 6 May 1942 - Franklin, St. Mary Parish, LA Died: 10 Oct 2017 - Greenwood, Itawamba Co, MS Buried: - Gwin Memorial Cemetery, Mangham, Richland Parish, LA Find A Grave ID: 192473522Spouse: Gloria WEEMS Marr: 1964
General Notes: Child - Lance Cansas SHIERS Jr
Rayville, LA
Funeral services for L.C. Shiers, Jr., 77, of Archibald will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 24, 2008 at Archibald Church of Christ with Bro. Roger Banks, Bro. Wilfred Burgess, and Bro. Travis Arrant officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.
L.C. Shiers was born March 5, 1931 and passed away Friday, November 21, 2008 after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Shiers was a member of Archibald Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Erie Bell Shiers; parents, Ollie and Lance Shiers; sister and brother-in-law, Lovelle and Percy Keene; brother and sister-in-law, J.D. Shiers and Audrey Shiers McGlothlin; great grandchild, Sydney Nicole Hales.
Survivors include his 2 daughters, Brenda Duchesne and husband, Sambo of Hebert, Theressa Hales and husband, Waymond of Archibald; 3 sons, Jesse Shiers and wife, Ramona of Rayville, W.O. Shiers and wife, Kay of Snake Ridge, and Dennis Shiers of Archibald; brother, David Shiers and wife, Gloria of Saulsbury, TN; 8 grandchildren, Brian and Mindi Shiers, Jay Dee and Amber Shiers, Kaycie and Brian Mizell, Christian and Scott Almond, Carrie Duchesne, Little Jesse Shiers, Laura Lacy Hales, Todd Duchesne; step-grandchildren, Tim and Martha Hales, Missy and Robert Emory, Tim Berry, John and Amy Berry, Waymond and Monica Hales, Cindy and Glen Russell, Tabbatha Hales; 8 great grandchildren; 11 step great grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Louise Traxler.
Pallbearers will be Terry Gray, Jason Wright, Randy George, Brax Williams, David Wilkes, and Jerry Huff.
Honorary Pallbearers are Scott Senseney, Terry Ware, Karl Huff, Jerry Lee, and Larry White.
~~~Originally published November 23, 2008 in the Monroe Newstar
General Notes: Child - David Tillman SHIERS
David Tillman Shiers, 75, of Greenwood, MS, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Golden Age Nursing Home. Services will be held at the Archibald Church of Christ in Archibald, Louisiana, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 14, 2017.
David was born May 6, 1942 in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, the son of the late Lance and Ollie Shiers. He graduated from Mangham High School in 1960. He entered the workforce for a while before marrying Gloria Weems in 1964 and joining the Army Reserves. After his service to the Army, he began working for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, where he worked for 33 years before retiring in 2000 as a bridge inspection team leader. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family.
David was also a minister in the Lord's church for 35 years. He served congregations in Louisiana at Goodwill, Oak Grove, Newellton, Delhi, Bastrop, and Haile, as well as the congregation in Grand Junction, Tennessee. He was currently a member of the West President Church of Christ in Greenwood, Mississippi.
David is survived by Gloria Weems Shiers, his loving wife of 53 years; his son, Mark Shiers and wife Sheila of Greenwood, Mississippi; daughter, Michelle Cape and husband Jonathon of Hollywood, Maryland; grandchildren, JJ Cape, Alexis Cape, and Tristin Cape of Hollywood, Maryland, and Mary Grace Shiers and Sadie Shiers of Greenwood, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his siblings J.D. Shiers, Lovelle Keene, and L.C. Shiers.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wilson and Knight Funeral Home in Greenwood, Mississippi. On Saturday, October 14, 2017, a service will be held at the Archibald Church of Christ in Archibald, Louisiana, at 1:00 PM, with visitation from 11:00 AM until the time of the service. Larry White and Don DeLukie will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be W.O. Shiers, Jaydee Shiers, Brian Shiers, Jerry Keene, Jessie Shiers, and Jason Huff. Honorary pallbearers will be JJ Cape, Trisitin Cape, Dennis Ray Shiers, and Little Jessie Shiers.
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William Burkley Richardson and Wilma Marie Sides
Husband William Burkley RICHARDSON
Born: 29 Aug 1922 Died: 24 Apr 1975 Buried: - Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Independence Co, AR Find A Grave ID: 125507577Marriage: 7 Apr 1945Marr. Status: Divorced on 22 Sep 1969
Wife Wilma Marie SIDES
Born: 19 May 1928 - Parkin, Cross Co, AR Died: 25 Jun 2007 - Wynne, Cross Co, AR Buried: - Harris Chapel Cemetery, Wynne, Cross Co, AR Find A Grave ID: 42854213
Father: Ed SIDES Mother: Ethel KELLY
Other Spouse: Jimmie Green MEEKS
Children
1 M Gary Lee RICHARDSON
Born: 25 Sep 1945 - Batesville, Independence Co, AR Died: 22 Dec 2017 Buried:Spouse: Brenda Joyce TAYLOR Marr: 1 Oct 1965 - Concord, Cleburne Co, AR
2 M Vance RICHARDSON
Born: Abt 1949 Died: Buried:
3 M Billy RICHARDSON
Born: Died: Buried:
General Notes: Husband - William Burkley Richardson
Name Miss Wilma Marie SIde Race White Marriage Age 18 Record Type Marriage Birth Date abt 1927 Marriage Date 7 Apr 1945 Marriage Place Wynne, Cross Co, AR Spouse William Burkley Richardson Certificate Number 036469
General Notes: Child - Billy RICHARDSON
William Luther Richardson Sr and Winnie Lois Smith
Husband William Luther RICHARDSON Sr
Born: 7 Dec 1914 - , Scott Co, MO Died: 1 Apr 1996 - , Scott Co, MO Buried: - Piney Grove Cemetery, Polkville, Smith Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 25730866
Father: Jettie Arthur RICHARDSON Mother: Arlena PHILLIPS
Marriage:
Wife Winnie Lois SMITH
Born: 3 Jun 1920 - White Oak, Smith Co, MS Died: 20 Jan 2002 - Pelahatchie, Rankin Co, MS Buried: - Piney Grove Cemetery, Polkville, Smith Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 25730877
Children
1 M William Luther RICHARDSON Jr
Born: 29 Jun 1937 Died: 30 Jun 1937 Buried: - Piney Grove Cemetery, Polkville, Smith Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 25730882
General Notes: Husband - William Luther Richardson Sr
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd cousin once removed
General Notes: Child - William Luther RICHARDSON Jr
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin
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William Monroe "Doad" Richardson Jr and Mary Roberts
Husband William Monroe "Doad" RICHARDSON Jr
Born: 4 Jun 1897 - , Lincoln Co, MS Died: 19 Apr 1984 - Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, LA Buried: - Chase Cemetery, Chase, Franklin Parish, LA Find A Grave ID: 30818382Marriage:
Wife Mary ROBERTS
Born: 10 Feb 1908 - , Lincoln Co, MS Died: 31 Dec 1995 - Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, LA Buried: - Chase Cemetery, Chase, Franklin Parish, LA Find A Grave ID: 66363797
Father: Jessie ROBERTS Mother: Amanda "Mandy" BAREFOOT
Children
General Notes: Wife - Mary Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd cousin twice removed
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Wylie Addison Richardson and Julia Ann Thorne
Husband Wylie Addison RICHARDSON
Born: 10 May 1856 - Polkville, Smith Co, MS Died: 20 Feb 1897 - Polkville, Smith Co, MS Buried: - Piney Grove Cemetery, Polkville, Smith Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 100890583Marriage:
Wife Julia Ann THORNE
Born: 5 Jun 1857 - Polkville, Smith Co, MS Died: 1909 - Polkville, Smith Co, MS Buried: - Piney Grove Cemetery, Polkville, Smith Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 100890770
Children
1 M Ransom Sylvester RICHARDSON
Born: 29 Sep 1884 Died: 27 Sep 1972 Buried: - Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery, Polkville, Smith Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 49272063Spouse: Catherine BAUGH
2 M Jettie Arthur RICHARDSON
Born: 26 Jun 1888 - , Smith Co, MS Died: 8 Feb 1976 - Morton, Scott Co, MS Buried: - Piney Grove Cemetery, Polkville, Smith Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 25730783Spouse: Arlena PHILLIPS
General Notes: Husband - Wylie Addison Richardson
ancestors continued on Find A Grave
unmarked grave
son of James W. Richardson Jr and Elizabeth Jackson
General Notes: Wife - Julia Ann Thorne
(unmarked grave) (dates are not exact)
daughter of John and Margaret Thorne
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Spurgeon Eldredge Richerson and Lena Josephine Seale
Husband Spurgeon Eldredge RICHERSON
Born: 5 Sep 1903 - Cranfills Gap, Bosque Co, TX Died: 28 Sep 1988 - Lubbock, Lubbock, TX Buried: - Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, TX Find A Grave ID: 117517685Marriage: 25 Apr 1948 - Lubbock, Lubbock Co, TX
Wife Lena Josephine SEALE
Born: 30 Jun 1908 - Hugo, Choctaw Co, OK Died: 2 Nov 2012 - Lubbock, Lubbock Co, TX Buried: - Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, TX Find A Grave ID: 100126308
Father: Joseph “Joe” SEALE Mother: Nancy Elizabeth FOUST
Other Spouse: James Oliver MURPHY - 21 Sep 1928 - Lubbock, Lubbock Co, TX
Children
General Notes: Wife - Lena Josephine Seale
Far-removed relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: great-grandaunt's husband's grandniece
Married first to James O. Murphy on 21 September 1928 in Lubbock County, Texas
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Obituary:
Lena Josephine Richerson of Lubbock, 104, passed away on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Lena was born in Hugo, Okla., on June 30, 1908. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Seale; sisters, Zora, Ora and Ruby; and husband, Spurgeon Eldridge Richerson.
She lived a number of years in Frederick, Okla., before moving to Lubbock on Feb. 14, 1927, where she lived most of the rest of her life. She graduated from Lubbock High School in 1927 and married James Oliver Murphy in 1928. They had one daughter, Betty Jim Heald. She was born to them July 16, 1933. After her husband passed away in 1939, Lena attended a business college and afterwards attended and graduated from a beauty school. She later owned and operated a beauty salon in Lubbock. She later sold her beauty salon and married Spurgeon Richerson April 25, 1948. They lived in Lubbock most of their 40 years of marriage. Lena is a member of Lake Ridge Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Betty and husband Austin Heald; stepson, Bruce Richerson; five grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
~~~Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on November 4, 2012
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John Rickenbacker and Elizabeth Till
Husband John RICKENBACKER
Born: 21 Feb 1808 - , Orangeburg Co, SC Died: 30 Oct 1871 - , Orangeburg Co, SC Buried:Marriage: Abt 1829 - , Orangeburg Co, SC
Wife Elizabeth TILL
Born: 1808 - , Orangeburg Co, SC Died: 1 Apr 1871 - , Orangeburg Co, SC Buried:
Children
1 F Margaret G. RICKENBACKER
Born: 8 Oct 1849 - , Orangeburg Co, SC Died: 23 Mar 1936 - , Orangeburg Co, SC Buried: - Four Holes Baptist Church Cemetery, Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co, SC Find A Grave ID: 40280939Spouse: Simeon Broadway BAIR Marr: Abt 1872 - Four Holes, Orangeburg Co, SC
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Emmette Edwin Wharton and Mattie Bea RIckman
Husband Emmette Edwin WHARTON
Born: 26 Dec 1888 - , Pickens Co, AL Died: 4 Jun 1937 - , Pickens Co, AL Buried: - Andrews Chapel Cemetery, Liberty, Lamar Co, AL Find A Grave ID: 37274572Marriage:
Wife Mattie Bea RICKMAN
Born: 4 Jun 1886 - , Pickens Co, AL Died: 30 Dec 1979 - Columbus, Lowndes Co, MS Buried: - Antioch Cemetery, Reform, Pickens Co, AL FamilySearch ID: MCHY-739 Find A Grave ID: 90265753
Other Spouse: Marion Grover HYDRICK - 7 Feb 1964 - Montgomery Co, AL Other Spouse: Osa O. PATTON
Children
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Terry O. Rickoff and Mary Lee Tyson
Husband Terry O. RICKOFF
Born: - Dallas, Dallas Co, TX Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Mary Lee TYSON
Born: 26 Jun 1952 Died: Buried:
Father: Severn "Rusty" TYSON Mother: Mary Cornelia HYDRICK
Children
1 F Renee RICKOFF
Born: 25 May 1973 Died: Buried:
General Notes: Wife - Mary Lee Tyson
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 4th cousin twice removed
Second (?) husband was a Mr. Acres
General Notes: Child - Renee RICKOFF
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 5th cousin once removed
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Franklin Riegel and Matilda Schaeffer
Husband Franklin RIEGEL
Born: 1824 Died: 10 Apr 1891 Buried: - Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co, PA Find A Grave ID: 159864445Marriage:
Wife Matilda SCHAEFFER
Born: 13 Oct 1838 - , , PA Died: 9 Sep 1928 - Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co, PA Buried: - Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co, PA Find A Grave ID: 159864635
Father: Japheth SCHAEFFER Mother: Sarah LUTZ
Other Spouse: Daniel Franklin McCOY
Children
1 F Sarah Louisa RIEGEL
Born: 26 Jan 1850 - Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co, PA Died: 15 Nov 1923 - Lebanon, Lebanon Co, PA Buried: - Covenant Greenwood Cemetery, Ebenezer, Lebanon Co, PA Find A Grave ID: 220954861
2 F Mary Sophia RIEGEL
Born: 5 Aug 1852 - Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co, PA Died: 11 Jun 1935 - Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co, PA Buried: - Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co, PA Find A Grave ID: 116891071Spouse: Charles William DEIBERT
3 F Anna Louise RIEGEL
Born: 15 Aug 1869 - Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co, PA Died: 4 Dec 1954 - Pottsville, Schuylkill Co, PA Buried: - Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co, PA Find A Grave ID: 80292610
4 M William H. RIEGEL
Born: 20 Jun 1874 - Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co, PA Died: 1 Dec 1946 - Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co, PA Buried: - Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co, PA Find A Grave ID: 71966458
General Notes: Husband - Franklin Riegel
Civil War veteran. Private, Company I, 48th Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry. Served from Sep 18, 1861 to July 17, 1865. At the time of his enlistment he was described as: Height: 5'11; Complexion: Dark; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Black; Occupation: Farmer. In the 1890 Special veterans census he said he had been struck by lightning.
General Notes: Wife - Matilda Schaeffer
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin 5 times removed
General Notes: Child - Sarah Louisa RIEGEL
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 4th cousin 4 times removed
Daughter of Franklin and Sophia (Hobart) Riegel
General Notes: Child - Mary Sophia RIEGEL
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 4th cousin 4 times removed
General Notes: Child - Anna Louise RIEGEL
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 4th cousin 4 times removed
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James Preston Walsh and Almira Rachel Riley
Husband James Preston WALSH
Born: 24 Dec 1858 - , Orangeburg Co, SC Died: 14 Dec 1914 - Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co, SC Buried: - Limestone United Methodist Church Cemetery, Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co, SC FamilySearch ID: K69Z-7MK Find A Grave ID: 57416111Marriage: 1 Oct 1874 - Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co, SC
Wife Almira Rachel RILEY
Born: 9 Jul 1850 - Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co, SC 1 Died: 3 Jul 1914 - Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co, SC Buried: - Limestone United Methodist Church Cemetery, Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co, SC FamilySearch ID: K1NJ-BWK Find A Grave ID: 57416112
Father: Jacob RILEY Mother: Anne HOUSER
Children
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CPT Washington Hayne Zeigler and Caroline Riley
Husband CPT Washington Hayne ZEIGLER
Born: 11 Oct 1834 - , Orangeburg Co, SC 1 Died: 20 Aug 1894 - Greenville, Butler Co, AL Buried: - Springhill Methodist Cemetery, , Butler Co, AL Find A Grave ID: 115708973Marriage:
Wife Caroline RILEY
Born: 1838 - Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co, SC 1 Died: 1913 - , , AL Buried: - Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co, AL Find A Grave ID: 175645144
Father: Jacob RILEY Mother: Anne HOUSER
Children
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Dr Daniel Richard Sturkie and Effie Olivia Riley
Husband Dr Daniel Richard STURKIE![]()
Born: 12 Jul 1875 - , Lexington Co, SC Died: 19 Jul 1958 - RFD 1, North, Calhoun Co, SC Buried: - Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Swansea, Calhoun Co, SC FamilySearch ID: MRZ5-NJH Find A Grave ID: 30788035
From a 1897 family photo. Daniel is on the right.
On his right is his father Calvin Richard, then his mother Josephine, his little sister Lula and his brother Oscar.Marriage: 1905
Wife Effie Olivia RILEY![]()
Born: 27 Oct 1883 - , Calhoun Co, SC Died: 4 Feb 1920 - Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co, SC Buried: - Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Swansea, Calhoun Co, SC FamilySearch ID: LKM3-T9J Find A Grave ID: 30788034Wedding article in The State (Columbia, SC), Monday, Nov.6, 1905
Father: Onan Beverly RILEY Sr Mother: Octavia Olivia INABINET
Children
1 F Octavia Grace STURKIE
Born: 3 Aug 1905 - Caw Caw Twnsp, Calhoun Co, SC Died: 7 Sep 1996 - Thomasville, Thomas Co, GA Buried: - Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, Richland Co, SC FamilySearch ID: L5RB-Q6W Find A Grave ID: 179701311
2 F Effie Marguerite STURKIE
Born: 27 Jul 1907 - Caw Caw Twnsp, Calhoun Co, SC Died: 20 Feb 1992 - North, Orangeburg Co, SC Buried: - Riverside Cemetery, North, Orangeburg Co, SC FamilySearch ID: LKMR-X4J Find A Grave ID: 49005270
3 F Louise Riley STURKIE
Born: 8 Mar 1909 - North, Orangeburg Co, SC Died: 24 Mar 1999 - , , SC Buried: - Riverside Cemetery, North, Orangeburg Co, SC FamilySearch ID: LKM3-T9J Find A Grave ID: 32975491
4 M Richard Beverly STURKIE
Born: 3 Jun 1911 - , , SC Died: 18 Jun 1994 - Columbia, Richland Co, SC Buried: - Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, Richland Co, SC FamilySearch ID: LKMR-XCD Find A Grave ID: 64559012
5 M Daniel Onan STURKIE
Born: 24 Jan 1920 - Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co, SC Died: 3 Oct 2001 - , , SC Buried: - Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Swansea, Calhoun Co, SC FamilySearch ID: L5RB-DMQ Find A Grave ID: 179104868
General Notes: Husband - Dr Daniel Richard Sturkie
Married Effie Olivia of Caw Caw Township, Calhoun Co, SC in 1905
Married Tiney Mae Staley about 1925 in Calhoun Co, SC
Lived with Annie Mae Keitt (Keith) (no dates given). FamilySearch lists him as the family of Annie Mae's daughter, Eartha Mae Keitt, who later became the singer, Eartha Kitt
General Notes: Wife - Effie Olivia Riley![]()
Far-removed relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd cousin 4 times removed's wife's niece
Obituary pubished in The State (Columbia, SC) - 5 Feb 1920
General Notes: Child - Daniel Onan STURKIE
NORTH, S.C. - Mr. Daniel Onan Sturkie, age 81, died Wednesday, October 3, 2001.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Saturday, October 6, 2001, at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Jack Poole officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Sturkie was born in Orangeburg, a son of the late Dr. Daniel Richard and Effie Olivia Riley Sturkie. He was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II; retired owner of Dan-Rich Furniture in West Columbia; retired farmer; member of Masonic Lodge #119; Omar Shriner; American Legion Post #12, and was a member of Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marshall Aiken Sturkie of North; daughters, Gwendolyn Olivia Sturkie of Atlanta, Ga., and Madeline Rose Sturkie of Mt. Pleasant; sons, Daniel Richard Sturkie, II, of Alaska and James Aiken Sturkie of Waynesboro, Ga.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Arrangements at CULLER-MCALHANY FUNERAL HOME IN NORTH.
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Freeman Riley
Husband Freeman RILEY
Born: Died: Buried: - Trinity United Methodist Church
Father: Jacob RILEY Mother: Frances Lavenia HOOKER
Marriage:
Wife
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Jake RILEY
Born: Died: Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Freeman Riley
Freeman Riley killed when he accidently fell into cotton gin at age 14, both parents were dead. Apparently raised by stepmom Olivia Inabinet Riley, Jacob's 3rdwife.
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Melvin Eldridge Wagnon and Alice Mae Roberts
Husband Melvin Eldridge WAGNON
Born: 21 May 1915 - Deridder, Beauregard Parish, LA Died: 7 Apr 2000 - Deridder, Beauregard Parish, LA Buried: - Hill-Mathis Cemetery, , Vernon Parish, LA FamilySearch ID: MP7X-81Q Find A Grave ID: 21573346Marriage:
Wife Alice Mae ROBERTS
Born: 23 Feb 1926 - Forest, West Carroll Parish, LA Died: 15 Feb 1979 - Epps, West Carroll Parish, LA Buried: Old Midway Baptist Church Cemetery, , Richland Parish, LA FamilySearch ID: GK7G-6V2 Find A Grave ID:23283114
Father: Charlie ROBERTS Mother: Blanche DAVIDSON
Children
1 F Mary Elaine WAGNON
Born: 2 Jul 1947 - Delhi, Richland Parish, LA Died: 17 Mar 2023 - Pass Christian, Harrison Co, MS Buried: Wolf River Cemetery, Gulfport, Harrison Co, MSSpouse: Paul SUMMERS
General Notes: Husband - Melvin Eldridge Wagnon
Malvin Eldridge WAGNON, Sr. was a son of Alfred N. WAGNON and Mollie E. (HARPER) WAGNON.
He was the widower of Elizabeth (SHEPHARD) WAGNON.
General Notes: Wife - Alice Mae Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd cousin twice removed
General Notes: Child - Mary Elaine WAGNON
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin once removed
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Mary Elaine Summers, age 75, passed away on March 17, 2023 in Pass Christian, MS. She was born in Delhi, Louisiana to parents, Melvin E. Wagnon and Alice M. Roberts Wagnon, and was a long time resident of Gulfport.
She previously worked as a legal secretary, and enjoyed going to church and the beach, reading, and word searches.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Paul Summers; daughter, Kimberly Hancock; brother, Melvin Wagnon; and her parents.
Left behind to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Tina Dawes and Alicia Hopkins; brothers, James Wagnon and Steve Wagnon; eight grandchildren, Sarah Gagnon, Ashley Dawes, David Dawes, Kayla Liner, Alyssa Hopkins, Harry Hopkins; and three great-grandchildren, Jasmine Gagnon, Andrew Gagnon and JoAnn Gagnon.
Visitation will be 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport. Interment is at Wolf River Cemetery.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
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Robert Lewis Shepherd and Amanda Elizabeth Roberts
Husband Robert Lewis SHEPHERD
Born: 6 Mar 1860 - , , MS Died: 1927 - Forrest City, St. Francis Co, AR Buried:Marriage:
Wife Amanda Elizabeth ROBERTS
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Garlin Matthews SHEPHERD
Born: 16 Jan 1890 - , Tate Co, MS Died: 27 Sep 1963 - Forrest City, St. Francis Co, AR Buried: - Hughes Cemetery, Forrest City, St. Francis Co, AR Find A Grave ID: 18465503Spouse: Maude M. DENNIS
2 M Joseph Dick SHEPHERD
Born: 8 Feb 1893 - , , MS Died: 19 Nov 1966 - , , AR Buried: - Harris Chapel Cemetery, Wynne, Cross Co, AR Find A Grave ID: 10353314Spouse: Lillie Belle DENNIS Marr: 5 Feb 1912
General Notes: Child - Garlin Matthews SHEPHERD
has two additional daughters but marked as "Private" on Ancestry as of 27 Jan 2022
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William "Billy" Sykes and Anna Jane Roberts
Husband William "Billy" SYKES
Born: 1867 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 1947 - Springs, Gauteng, South Africa Buried: - Poplar Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS FamilySearch ID: K2JR-FCY Find A Grave ID: 22345811
Father: Wyatt Link SYKES Mother: Sibbie Jane CROW
Marriage: 1885Events
1. Alt. Death: 1941.
Wife Anna Jane ROBERTS![]()
Born: 1848 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 1928 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 137874192
Father: William Fayette "Billy" ROBERTS Mother: Jamima SIRMAN
Children
1 M Phillip S. "Pink" SYKES
Born: 7 Feb 1887 - , Copiah Co, MS Died: 28 Apr 1971 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 80512137Spouse: Willie Ethel GREER
2 M Jack C. SYKES Sr
Born: 2 Jun 1892 Died: 1 Jul 1972 Buried: - Gallman Cemetery, Gallman, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 26487246Spouse: Annie Mae KEENE
General Notes: Wife - Anna Jane Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd great-grandaunt
General Notes: Child - Phillip S. "Pink" SYKES
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3 times removed
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Raymond Roberts and Cinith Senith Roberts
Husband Raymond ROBERTS
Born: Feb 1825 - , Copiah Co, MS Died: 17 Oct 1904 Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, West Lincoln, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 15206580
Father: William Fayette "Billy" ROBERTS Mother: Jamima SIRMAN
Marriage: Abt 1850
Wife Cinith Senith ROBERTS
Born: Jan 1840 - , Copiah Co, MS Died: 15 Dec 1896 - , Lincoln Co, MS Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, West Lincoln, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 211055559
Children
1 F Pricilla "Sula" ROBERTS
Born: 15 Jan 1863 Died: 9 Apr 1953 Buried: - Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 28011757Spouse: William J. JOHNSTON Marr: Abt 1886
2 M Jessie ROBERTS
Born: 10 Jan 1866 Died: 9 Jul 1942 Buried: - Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 28012565Spouse: Amanda "Mandy" BAREFOOTSpouse: Annie Bell RAWLS
3 M Ira ROBERTS
Born: 10 May 1869 Died: Apr 1947 - Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Buried: - Adams-Roberts Cemetery, West Lincoln, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 16998546Spouse: Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" ADAMS
4 F Elanor "Nora" ROBERTS
Born: 27 Jan 1873 - Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Died: 21 Jun 1952 - Prescott, Yavapai Co, AZ Buried: - Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai Co, AZ Find A Grave ID: 113687702Spouse: James Melton THORNHIL
General Notes: Husband - Raymond Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd great-granduncle
General Notes: Wife - Cinith Senith Roberts
daughter of Henry Roberts and Mary Elizabeth Jones Roberts
Cinth married abt 1850, Copiah Co, Miss, Raymond Roberts.
General Notes: Child - Pricilla "Sula" ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3 times removed
General Notes: Child - Jessie ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3 times removed
General Notes: Child - Ira ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3 times removed
General Notes: Child - Elanor "Nora" ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3 times removed
Arizona Certificate of Death:
Elanor Thornhill, female, White was born January 27, 1873 in Mississippi. Her father was Raymond Roberts, born Mississippi, and her mother was Senith Roberts (cousins), born Mississippi. She was married and resided at 402 North Virginia Street, Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona. She lived in Arizona 27 years, and in the Prescott community 7 years. Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage 2 weeks duration, due to arterial hypertension 5 years duration, associated with thrombosis senile. The Informant for the Certificate was J. M. Thornhill, 402 North Virginia, Prescott. Burial in Mt. View Cemetery June 24, 1952.
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Edward Johnson “Eddie” Roberts and Mary Mae Wilson
Husband Edward Johnson “Eddie” ROBERTS![]()
Born: 24 Jul 1901 - Mountain Home, Baxter Co, AR Died: 23 Apr 1977 - Tulsa, Tulsa Co, OK Buried: - Elmwood Cemetery, Wagoner, Wagoner Co, OK Find A Grave ID: 24306752Marriage:
Wife Mary Mae WILSON![]()
Born: 28 Apr 1904 - Wagoner, Wagoner Co, OK Died: 19 Mar 1987 - Tulsa, Tulsa Co, OK Buried: - Elmwood Cemetery, Wagoner, Wagoner Co, OK Find A Grave ID: 24306839
Father: George Washington WILSON Mother: Sarah Isabell SHAVER
Children
1 F Evie Elvira ROBERTS
Born: 3 Feb 1930 - Wagoner, Wagoner Co, OK Died: 16 Feb 2001 - Bonham, Fannin Co, TX Buried: - Lamasco Cemetery, Lamasco, Fannin Co, TX Find A Grave ID: 30627597Spouse: T.C. Lester "Tex" WOMACK
General Notes: Wife - Mary Mae Wilson
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin 3 times removed
General Notes: Child - Evie Elvira ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 4th cousin twice removed
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James Melton Thornhil and Elanor "Nora" Roberts
Husband James Melton THORNHIL
Born: 8 Oct 1876 - Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Died: 14 Feb 1969 - El Cajon, San Diego Co, CA Buried: - Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co, CA Find A Grave ID: 196044614Marriage:
Wife Elanor "Nora" ROBERTS
Born: 27 Jan 1873 - Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Died: 21 Jun 1952 - Prescott, Yavapai Co, AZ Buried: - Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai Co, AZ Find A Grave ID: 113687702
Father: Raymond ROBERTS Mother: Cinith Senith ROBERTS
Children
General Notes: Husband - James Melton Thornhil
son of Willis Thornhill and Mary Ann Weatherly Dunsell Thornhill
General Notes: Wife - Elanor "Nora" Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3 times removed
Arizona Certificate of Death:
Elanor Thornhill, female, White was born January 27, 1873 in Mississippi. Her father was Raymond Roberts, born Mississippi, and her mother was Senith Roberts (cousins), born Mississippi. She was married and resided at 402 North Virginia Street, Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona. She lived in Arizona 27 years, and in the Prescott community 7 years. Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage 2 weeks duration, due to arterial hypertension 5 years duration, associated with thrombosis senile. The Informant for the Certificate was J. M. Thornhill, 402 North Virginia, Prescott. Burial in Mt. View Cemetery June 24, 1952.
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T.C. Lester "Tex" Womack and Evie Elvira Roberts
Husband T.C. Lester "Tex" WOMACK
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Evie Elvira ROBERTS
Born: 3 Feb 1930 - Wagoner, Wagoner Co, OK Died: 16 Feb 2001 - Bonham, Fannin Co, TX Buried: - Lamasco Cemetery, Lamasco, Fannin Co, TX Find A Grave ID: 30627597
Father: Edward Johnson “Eddie” ROBERTS Mother: Mary Mae WILSON
Children
General Notes: Wife - Evie Elvira Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 4th cousin twice removed
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Ira T. Roberts and Olivette C. Strong
Husband Ira T. ROBERTS
Born: 5 Apr 1909 Died: 14 Nov 1987 Buried: - Old Crystal Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 80129504
Father: Marion ROBERTS Mother: Barbara Alice FARMER
Marriage:
Wife Olivette C. STRONG
Born: 2 Mar 1917 Died: 6 Oct 2010 Buried: - Old Crystal Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 80129521
Children
General Notes: Husband - Ira T. Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin twice removed
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Isaiah "Zay" Roberts and Mary Emma Sykes
Husband Isaiah "Zay" ROBERTS
Born: 1845 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 12 Oct 1914 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS FamilySearch ID: L292-FC9 Find A Grave ID: 260065427
Father: William Fayette "Billy" ROBERTS Mother: Jamima SIRMAN
Marriage: 1897
Wife Mary Emma SYKES![]()
Born: Cir 1873 - , Copiah Co, MS Died: 26 May 1920 - Swartz, Ouachita Parish, LA Buried: - Old Midway Baptist Church Cemetery, , Richland Parish, LA FamilySearch ID: K2JR-FZM Find A Grave ID:289097243
Father: Wyatt Link SYKES Mother: Sibbie Jane CROW
Children
1 F Lillie ROBERTS
Born: 16 Oct 1897 - , Copiah Co, MS Died: 29 Jan 1976 - Delhi, Richland Parish, LA Buried: - Old Midway Baptist Church Cemetery, , Richland Parish, LA FamilySearch ID: L292-NT4 Find A Grave ID: 23272104
2 F Cora ROBERTS![]()
Born: 10 Jan 1900 - , Copiah Co, MS Died: 13 Mar 1964 - Delhi, Richland Parish, LA Buried: - Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, Richland Parish, LA FamilySearch ID: L292-FLR Find A Grave ID: 19363523Published in The Delhi Dispatch (LA), Thursday, March 19, 1964
3 F Georgia Ann ROBERTS
Born: 22 Oct 1901 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 8 Jul 1977 - Dunn, Richland Parish, LA Buried: - Sunflower Cemetery, Baskin, Franklin Parish, LA FamilySearch ID: LDPZ-BWY Find A Grave ID: 34544931Spouse: Richard HARTLEY
4 M Charlie ROBERTS
Born: 2 Oct 1905 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 17 Apr 1960 - Epps, West Carroll Parish, LA Buried: - Old Midway Baptist Church Cemetery, , Richland Parish, LA FamilySearch ID: L292-F13 Find A Grave ID: 23283078Spouse: Blanche DAVIDSON
5 F Vinnie ROBERTS![]()
AKA: Viney Born: 27 Jan 1910 - , Copiah Co, MS Died: 2 Oct 1975 - Delhi, Richland Parish, LA Buried: - Epps Cemetery, , West Carroll Parish, LA FamilySearch ID: G8F9-F3R Find A Grave ID: 19364119
General Notes: Child - Lillie ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3 times removed
General Notes: Child - Cora ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3 times removed
General Notes: Child - Georgia Ann ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3 times removed
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DELHI - Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Hartley, 75, of Delhi were held at 11 a.m. today in Dunn Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Best and the Rev. Timer Hartley officiating.
Burial was in Sunflower Cemetery under direction of Kidder-Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Mrs. Hartley died Friday at her residence in Dunn after a brief illness.
Survivors include three sons, Joseph B. Hartley of Delhi, Jack Hartley of Stuttgart, Ark. and Bennie Ray Hartley of Holly Ridge; six daughters, Mrs. Lela Laird of Pioneer, Mrs. Irene Laird of Tallulah, Mrs. Emma Lee Thompson of Shreveport, Mrs. Divicie McPherson of Delhi, Mrs. Lula Faye Massey of Monroe and Mrs. Dorothy Avery of Bossier City; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Corlien of Crystal Springs, Miss.; 38 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
Grandsons served as pallbearers.
~~~Published in The Monroe News-Star (LA), Monday, July 11, 1977
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Thanks Ron Manley for providing the obit!
General Notes: Child - Charlie ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3x removed
General Notes: Child - Vinnie ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3 times removed
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Isaiah "Zay" Roberts and Mary Jane Sykes
Husband Isaiah "Zay" ROBERTS
Born: 1845 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 12 Oct 1914 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS FamilySearch ID: L292-FC9 Find A Grave ID: 260065427
Father: William Fayette "Billy" ROBERTS Mother: Jamima SIRMAN
Marriage: 29 Jul 1869 - , Copiah Co, MS
Wife Mary Jane SYKES
Born: 1841 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 12 Dec 1896 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS FamilySearch ID: K2JR-FZM Find A Grave ID: 21640996
Children
1 F Louisa "Lou" ROBERTS
Born: 21 Sep 1871 - , , MS Died: 3 Jun 1926 - Delhi, Richland Parish, LA Buried: - Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, Richland Parish, LA Find A Grave ID: 19363886Spouse: Sterling Calvin "Buddy" SYKES
2 M William Henry ROBERTS
Born: 1873 - , Copiah Co, MS Died: 11 Mar 1936 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Harmony Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 95072145Spouse: Mary Ann Elizabeth "Lizzie" JOHNSON
3 F Infant Daughter ROBERTS
Born: 10 Feb 1882 Died: 19 Feb 1882 Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 21640946
General Notes: Wife - Mary Jane Sykes
Inscription
Age 55 years; As a wife devoted. As a Mother affectionate. As a friend ever kind and true. In Memory. Wife of Isaiah Roberts.
1st wife of Isaiah Roberts
General Notes: Child - Louisa "Lou" ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3 times removed
General Notes: Child - William Henry ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3 times removed
General Notes: Child - Infant Daughter ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin 3 times removed
Inscription
Infant daughter of Isaiah & M.J. Roberts
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James Oscar "Jim" Roberts and Velma Mae Smith
Husband James Oscar "Jim" ROBERTS
Born: 25 Dec 1893 Died: 23 Feb 1945 Buried: - Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 28012573
Father: Jessie ROBERTS Mother: Amanda "Mandy" BAREFOOT
Marriage:
Wife Velma Mae SMITH
Born: 30 Apr 1901 Died: 14 Nov 1969 Buried: - Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 28012599
Children
General Notes: Husband - James Oscar "Jim" Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd cousin twice removed
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Sterling Calvin "Buddy" Sykes and Louisa "Lou" Roberts
Husband Sterling Calvin "Buddy" SYKES
Born: 15 Feb 1871 - Sikes Lane, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 12 Dec 1926 - Delhi, Richland Parish, LA Buried: - Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, Richland Parish, LA FamilySearch ID: LC39-6WN Find A Grave ID: 19363870
Father: Wyatt Link SYKES Mother: Sibbie Jane CROW
Marriage:
Wife Louisa "Lou" ROBERTS
Born: 21 Sep 1871 - , , MS Died: 3 Jun 1926 - Delhi, Richland Parish, LA Buried: - Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, Richland Parish, LA Find A Grave ID: 19363886
Father: Isaiah "Zay" ROBERTS Mother: Mary Jane SYKES
Children
1 M Jeff SYKES
Born: 21 Jul 1886 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 22 Sep 1958 - Jackson, Hinds Co, MS Buried: - Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, Richland Parish, LA Find A Grave ID: 23260390
2 M Oscar SYKES
Born: 18 Dec 1890 Died: 20 Jun 1974 - Hinds General Hospital, Jackson, Hinds Co, MS Buried: - Antioch Cemetery, Pearl, Simpson Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 5764554
3 F Sophronia SYKES
Born: 15 Apr 1893 - , , MS Died: 6 Jan 1968 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - County Line Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS FamilySearch ID: LVFD-CXC Find A Grave ID: 78245142Spouse: Marvin Otha Burbon PHILLIPS Marr: 27 Nov 1910 - , Copiah Co, MS
4 F Ola SYKES
Born: 23 Dec 1898 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 13 Apr 1968 - , Hinds Co, MS Buried: - Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 80515443
5 M Alex S. SYKES
Born: 9 Apr 1901 Died: 17 Jan 1966 Buried: - Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA Find A Grave ID: 24833089
6 F Earle SYKES
Born: 9 Oct 1902 Died: 21 May 1989 Buried: - Newton Church Cemetery, , Richland Parish, LA Find A Grave ID: 82208355
7 F Ollie Mae SYKES
Born: 9 May 1907 Died: 31 Oct 1935 Buried: - Old Byram Community Cemetery, Byram, Hinds Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 21301462
8 F Carrie Lee SYKES
Born: 6 Sep 1909 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 17 Aug 1971 - Jackson, Hinds Co, MS Buried: - Lakewood South Memorial Park, Jackson, Hinds Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 44250680
9 M Elbert SYKES
Born: 26 Jun 1911 Died: 12 Dec 1995 Buried: - Newton Church Cemetery, , Richland Parish, LA Find A Grave ID: 33557205
General Notes: Child - Jeff SYKES
Surmane mispelled on tombstone and in obituary
wives and children listed on Find A Grave record
General Notes: Child - Oscar SYKES
Wife and children listed on his Find A Grave record
General Notes: Child - Ola SYKES
Husbands and children listed in her Find A Grave record
General Notes: Child - Alex S. SYKES
Wife and children listed in his Find A Grave record
General Notes: Child - Earle SYKES
Husband and children listed on his Find A Grave record
General Notes: Child - Ollie Mae SYKES
Husband and children listed on her Find A Grave record
General Notes: Child - Carrie Lee SYKES
Carrie Lee Sykes married Oliver Graham Windham (1906-1937) on February 4, 1924. They had at least 6 children. Oliver Windham died in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi on December 10, 1937 at the age of 31.
After the death of Oliver, Carrie married William Trawick Rogers (1908-1955). He died November 14, 1955 in Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi at the age of 47.
W.T. was her last husband.
General Notes: Child - Elbert SYKES
wife and children listed on his Find A Grave record
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Roy Columbus Strong and Lucille Roberts
Husband Roy Columbus STRONG
Born: 20 Jun 1906 - Jack, Copiah Co, MS Died: 29 Aug 1965 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Old Crystal Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS FamilySearch ID: K89C-DDH Find A Grave ID: 80132388Marriage:
Wife Lucille ROBERTS
Born: 17 Jun 1905 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 22 Feb 1991 Buried: - Old Crystal Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS FamilySearch ID: MQQ3-KL9 Find A Grave ID: 80132355
Father: Marion ROBERTS Mother: Barbara Alice FARMER
Children
General Notes: Wife - Lucille Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 1st cousin twice removed
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Alvie Columbus Smith and Ollie Leano Roberts
Husband Alvie Columbus SMITH
Born: 27 Dec 1907 - , Lincoln Co, MS Died: 21 Dec 1968 - Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Buried: - Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 28013071Marriage:
Wife Ollie Leano ROBERTS
Born: 6 Oct 1906 Died: 2 Aug 1969 Buried: - Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 28013272
Father: Jessie ROBERTS Mother: Amanda "Mandy" BAREFOOT
Children
General Notes: Husband - Alvie Columbus Smith
son of Alvah Smith and Virginia Johnson Smith
A. Columbus Smith, 65, of Rt. 5, Brookhaven, was buried Sunday in Gum Grove Cemetery following final rites held at Gum Grove Baptist Church with the Reverends Barney Padgett, M. R. Bradley and Happy White officiating. Mr. Smith died Saturday in King's Daughters Hospital. He was a native Lincoln Countian and a farmer. He was Baptist.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife; two sons, Charles M. and J. C. Smith, both of Rt. 5; two daughters, Mrs. Hubert Russell, Rt. 4 and Mrs. John Hugh Mathis, Rt. 5; a brother, Louis E. Smith, Bogue Chitto; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Ratcliff, Rt. 5, Mrs. Steve Magee, McCall Creek, Mrs. Lillie Smith, Brookhaven; five grandchildren.
~~~Lincoln County Mississippi Library Obituary Collection, 12/23/1968
General Notes: Wife - Ollie Leano Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd cousin twice removed
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Sherman A. Roberts and Myrtis Rushing
Husband Sherman A. ROBERTS![]()
Born: 9 Oct 1915 Died: 22 Aug 1978 Buried: - Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 13531286
Father: Jessie ROBERTS Mother: Amanda "Mandy" BAREFOOT
Marriage:
Wife Myrtis RUSHING
Born: 17 Apr 1916 Died: Feb 2006 Buried: - Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 13531301
Children
General Notes: Husband - Sherman A. Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd cousin twice removed
Husband of Myrtis Roberts, dad to Leonard, Roger, Dennis, and Barney
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Thomas Roberts and Rebecca Wroten
Husband Thomas ROBERTS![]()
Born: 1826 - , Copiah Co, MS Died: 23 Jun 1901 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS FamilySearch ID: K2JT-F4Q Find A Grave ID: 21641123
Father: William Fayette "Billy" ROBERTS Mother: Jamima SIRMAN
Marriage: 2 Mar 1848
Wife Rebecca WROTEN
Born: Jan 1824 - , , MS Died: 8 Nov 1896 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS FamilySearch ID: KNDB-KNR Find A Grave ID: 21641143
Children
1 M William ROBERTS
Born: 1849 Died: Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 21641300
2 F Mary ROBERTS
Born: Abt 1852 Died: Buried:
3 F Sarah ROBERTS
Born: 11 Sep 1853 Died: 12 Mar 1905 Buried: - Johnson Cemetery, , Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 26619147Spouse: James Alvaraphus Eugene "J. A." JOHNSON Marr: 1885
4 F Demarius ROBERTS
Born: 18 Feb 1856 Died: 27 Apr 1924 Buried: - Johnson Cemetery, , Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 26619177
5 F Delia ROBERTS
Born: Abt 1857 Died: Buried:
6 F Huldy ROBERTS
Born: 16 May 1859 Died: 22 Dec 1903 Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 21641110
7 F Rachel F. ROBERTS
Born: 23 Mar 1862 Died: 13 Nov 1947 Buried: - Old Crystal Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 55724376
8 F Minerva ROBERTS
Born: 17 Sep 1864 - MS Died: 7 Sep 1945 Buried: - Harmony Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS FamilySearch ID: KNDT-DJR Find A Grave ID: 104661550Spouse: John M. MORGAN
9 M Marion ROBERTS
Born: 1 Sep 1869 - , Copiah Co, MS Died: 16 Dec 1935 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Old Crystal Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS FamilySearch ID: KNDT-DKP Find A Grave ID: 55724259Spouse: Barbara Alice FARMER Marr: 1896 - , , MS
10 F Eliza ROBERTS
Born: 23 May 1871 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 23 Mar 1947 - , Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Old Crystal Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 80005511Spouse: James S. "Jim' GREER
General Notes: Husband - Thomas Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd great-grandfather
General Notes: Wife - Rebecca Wroten
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd great-grandmother
General Notes: Child - William ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: Great-granduncle
date of death unknown
Gravesite Details
Unmarked; son of Thomas & Rebecca Roberts
General Notes: Child - Mary ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: Great-grandaunt
General Notes: Child - Sarah ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: Great-grandaunt
General Notes: Child - Demarius ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: Great-grandaunt
General Notes: Child - Delia ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: Great-grandaunt
General Notes: Child - Huldy ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: Great-grandaunt
General Notes: Child - Rachel F. ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: Great-grandaunt
General Notes: Child - Minerva ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: Great-grandmother
General Notes: Child - Marion ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: Great-granduncle
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Funeral services for Mr. Marion "Bud" Roberts, age 64, was held at his home in the Harmony neighborhood Tuesday with the Rev. T.W. Talkington, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating. Burial was made in the Old Crystal Springs Cemetery.
Mr. Roberts, who had been a [unreadable] farmer, had not been well, but his condition had not been considered serious. The end came unexpectantly, his son finding him dead in a chair early Monday morning.
Surviving are nine children: Mrs. Roy Strong, Ira Roberts, Utica; Mrs. Nixon, Byram; Mrs. Ables, McComb; Mrs. M.A. Courtney, Cecil, Linnie, George, and Hansell(?) of Crystal Springs; and fifteen grandchildren.
~~~transcribed from the [hard to read] Copiah County News, December 19, 1935
General Notes: Child - Eliza ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: Great-grandaunt
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William Fayette "Billy" Roberts and Jamima Sirman
Husband William Fayette "Billy" ROBERTS
Born: 1800 - Barnwell, Barnwell Co, SC Died: 1880 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 21641345Marriage:
Wife Jamima SIRMAN
Born: 1813 - Barnwell, Barnwell Co, SC Died: 1860 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 21641377
Father: Jonathan SIRMAN Mother: Martha ROUSE
Children
1 M Raymond ROBERTS
Born: Feb 1825 - , Copiah Co, MS Died: 17 Oct 1904 Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, West Lincoln, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 15206580Spouse: Cinith Senith ROBERTS Marr: Abt 1850
2 M Thomas ROBERTS
Born: 1826 - , Copiah Co, MS Died: 23 Jun 1901 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS FamilySearch ID: K2JT-F4Q Find A Grave ID: 21641123Spouse: Rebecca WROTEN Marr: 2 Mar 1848
3 M Isaiah "Zay" ROBERTS
Born: 1845 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 12 Oct 1914 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS FamilySearch ID: L292-FC9 Find A Grave ID: 260065427Spouse: Mary Emma SYKESSpouse: Mary Jane SYKES Marr: 29 Jul 1869 - , Copiah Co, MS
4 F Mary Elizabeth ROBERTS
Born: 1846 - , Copiah Co, MS Died: 1907 Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 21641402Spouse: Hugh McMANUS
5 F Anna Jane ROBERTS
Born: 1848 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 1928 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Buried: - Roberts Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 137874192Spouse: William "Billy" SYKES Marr: 1885
6 M George Washington ROBERTS
Born: 22 Mar 1841 - Crystal Springs, Copiah Co, MS Died: 1914 - , , MS Buried:Spouse: Mary Elizabeth GOULD Marr: 22 Aug 1876 - Lake, Scott Co, MS
General Notes: Husband - William Fayette "Billy" Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd great-grandfather
General Notes: Wife - Jamima Sirman
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd great-grandmother
General Notes: Child - Raymond ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd great-granduncle
General Notes: Child - Thomas ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd great-grandfather
General Notes: Child - Mary Elizabeth ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd great-grandaunt
General Notes: Child - Anna Jane ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd great-grandaunt
General Notes: Child - George Washington ROBERTS
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd great-granduncle
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Clarence Washington Rushing and Zula Bell Roberts
Husband Clarence Washington RUSHING
Born: 14 Jun 1912 Died: 20 Oct 1991 Buried: - Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 28012693Marriage:
Wife Zula Bell ROBERTS
Born: 30 Jan 1921 - , Lincoln Co, MS Died: 31 Aug 1999 Buried: - Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 28012736
Father: Jessie ROBERTS Mother: Amanda "Mandy" BAREFOOT
Children
1 M Allen Odem RUSHING
Born: 29 Jul 1935 Died: 15 Jun 2010 - Bogue Chitto, Lincoln Co, MS Buried: - Johnson Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, Bogue Chitto, Lincoln Co, MSSpouse: Thelma Jane MOAK
2 M Oscar Hubert RUSHING
Born: 11 Jan 1940 - , Lincoln Co, MS Died: 20 Sep 2012 - Bogue Chitto, Lincoln Co, MS Buried: - Johnson Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, Bogue Chitto, Lincoln Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 97669854Spouse: Blanche Virginia RICHARDSON
General Notes: Wife - Zula Bell Roberts
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd cousin twice removed
General Notes: Child - Allen Odem RUSHING
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin once removed
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Funeral services for Allen Odem Rushing, of Bogue Chitto, are 11 a.m. on Friday, June 18, at Johnson Grove Church of Christ in Brookhaven, with burial in the church cemetery. Riverwood Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation is Thursday from 5 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Rushing, 74, died June 15, 2010, at his residence. He was born on July 29, 1935, to Clarence W. Rushing and Zula Roberts Rushing.
He was a retired milk salesman. He served in the United States Army from 1958 until 1960 and was stationed Germany. He was a member of Johnson Grove Church of Christ. He was a member of the Bogue Chitto Masonic Lodge No. 0260.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Elvin (Punk) Rushing; and one grandson, Scott Johnson Jr.
Survivors are his wife, Marlene Rushing; his sons, Doyle Rushing, Darrell Rushing and wife Janis, Darrin Rushing and wife Joanie, and Scotty Johnston and wife Sondra; his daughters, Sherry Jordan and husband Carlos, and Kathi Easley and husband Roger; his brother, Oscar Rushing and wife Virginia; his grandchildren, Chad and Dustin Jordan, Amber Haralson, Rod, Corey and Keri Easley, Brett and Erin Rushing, and Josh, Blake, Karlee and Kayla Beth Rushing; his nephew, Bryan Rushing; his niece, Veronica Edmonds; a special aunt, Loney Sykes; and a special friend whom he loved like a son, Pete Wright.
General Notes: Child - Oscar Hubert RUSHING
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin once removed
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Oscar H. Rushing, 72 of Bogue Chitto, MS, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at his residence in Bogue Chitto, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven, MS. Burial will be in Johnson Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, Brookhaven, MS. Brookhaven Funeral Home, 849 Natchez Drive, Brookhaven, MS is in charge of arrangements. 601-833-4439
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 21, 2012 from 5-8 PM at Brookhaven Funeral Home .
Mr.Rushing was born January 11, 1940, in Lincoln County, MS. He was a retired Carman with Illionis Central Railroad and Amtrack for 31 years. He served in the Korean War with the United States Army, and was a member of Gum Grove Baptist Church. He was a member Of the Bouge Chitto Masonic Lodge Number 0260.
He was married to his wife Virginia Richardson Rushing for 49 years.
Preceded in death by: Father: Clarence W. Rushing Mother: Zula Bell Roberts Rushing Brothers; Allen Rushing, Elwin "Punk" Rushing Father in law:Howard Richardson
Survivors Include: Wife: Virginia Richardson Rushing, Bogue Chitto, MS Daughter; Veronica Edmonds, Brookhaven, MS Son: Bryan E. Rushing, Bogue Chitto, MS Grandchildren: Justin Ryan Smith, Brandon Evan Rushing, Austin Tanner Edmonds Great Grandchild: Graelyn Isabella Rushing Sister in law: Marlene Dunn Rushing, Bogue Chitto, MS Jenette Travis, Meadville, MS Rebbecca and Tony Owens, Bakersfield, CA Brother in Law: Clyde and Peggy Richardson, Gautier, MS Mother in Law: Gladys Pepper Richardson, Brookhaven, MS Nephews: Doyle Rushing, Darell Rushing, Darren Rushing Aunt: Loney Sykes, Brookhaven, MS A host of nieces and nephews
~~~Brookhaven Funeral Home - 2012
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Unknown Robins and Mattie Unknown
Husband Unknown ROBINS
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Mattie UNKNOWN
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Lillie Mae ROBINS
Born: 2 Oct 1913 Died: 22 Jul 1991 Buried: - Gatesville Cemetery, Gatesville, Copiah Co, MS Find A Grave ID: 67791939Spouse: Vollie Alexander MORGAN Marr: 16 Dec 1929
General Notes: Child - Lillie Mae ROBINS
Find A Grave says maiden name was Robins
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John Tom Robinson and Hettie Louise Scoggins
Husband John Tom ROBINSON
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Hettie Louise SCOGGINS
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: Oscar Lonzo SCOGGINS Mother: Fannie Estell WYNN
Children
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William Lee "Billy" Swindle and Verna Mae Robinson
Husband William Lee "Billy" SWINDLE
Born: 3 Aug 1924 - Wynne, Cross Co, AR Died: 10 Apr 2003 - Jefferson, Marion Co, OR Buried: - Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Marion Co, OR Find A Grave ID: 36399829
Father: James Thomas SWINDLE Sr Mother: Augusta DENNIS
Marriage: 1943
Wife Verna Mae ROBINSON
Born: 16 Aug 1926 - Booneville, Prentiss Co, MS Died: 4 Nov 1999 - Jefferson, Marion Co, OR Buried: - Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Marion Co, OR Find A Grave ID: 10445096
Children
1 M Grover SWINDLE
Born: Died: Buried:
2 M James SWINDLE
Born: Died: Buried:
3 M William SWINDLE
Born: Died: Buried:
4 M Billy SWINDLE
Born: Died: Buried:
5 M Dan SWINDLE
Born: Died: Buried:
6 M Marcus SWINDLE
Born: Died: Buried:
7 F Verna SWINDLE
Born: Died: Buried:
8 F Virginia SWINDLE
Born: Died: Buried:
9 F Marjorie SWINDLE
Born: Died: Buried:
10 F Margaret SWINDLE
Born: Died: Buried:
11 F Rose SWINDLE
Born: Died: Buried:
General Notes: Husband - William Lee "Billy" Swindle
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd cousin once removed
General Notes: Wife - Verna Mae Robinson
Moved to Jefferson in 1962. She enjoyed cooking and volunteering at the Jefferson Food Bank. She was a member of the Turner Church of God.
Survivors include her husband, Billy, whom she married in 1943; sons, Grover of Alberta, AL, James of Lebanon, William of Maryland, Billy of Dallas, Dan of Summerdale, AL, and Marcus of Jefferson; daughters, Verna Ryan of Albany, Virginia Crocker of Brownsville, Majorie Pruitt of Chubbuck, ID, Margaret Baxter of Stockton, CA, and Rose Smith of Willamina; brothers, J.C. Robinson of Alberta, AL, and J.W. Robinson of Orange Beach, AL; sister, Lorene Osborne of Sublimity; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
General Notes: Child - Grover SWINDLE
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin
General Notes: Child - James SWINDLE
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin
General Notes: Child - William SWINDLE
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin
General Notes: Child - Billy SWINDLE
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin
General Notes: Child - Dan SWINDLE
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin
General Notes: Child - Marcus SWINDLE
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin
General Notes: Child - Verna SWINDLE
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin
Husband was a Ryan
General Notes: Child - Virginia SWINDLE
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin
Husband was a Crocker
General Notes: Child - Marjorie SWINDLE
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin
Husband was a Pruitt
General Notes: Child - Margaret SWINDLE
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin
Husband was a Baxter
General Notes: Child - Rose SWINDLE
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 3rd cousin
Husband was a Smith
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William Francis Robinson and Mary E. Shaver
Husband William Francis ROBINSON
Born: 1849 Died: 1931 Buried: - Spraggins Cemetery, Wynne, Cross Co, AR Find A Grave ID: 12307816Marriage:
Wife Mary E. SHAVER![]()
Born: 4 Nov 1846 Died: 17 Mar 1881 Buried: - Copeland Cemetery, Wynne, Cross Co, AR Find A Grave ID: 43142359
Father: George W. SHAVER Mother: Hester M. HAMILTON
Children
General Notes: Husband - William Francis Robinson
Spraggins Cemetery
William Francis Robinson who was Married to E M Baker and his mother in law was Fannie Rebecca Boone Baker.
He was also a Judge in Cross County Arkansas in the late 1800's.
William's parents were:
John P (Roberson)Robinson b. 1819 NC d. abt 1905 Haywood, NC
Jane M Clark b. 1827 NC d. 1885 Haywood, NC
Children of William & Edwin Marion(Baker) Robinson
Mary Robinson m Luke Zachery
Fannie Elizabeth Robinson m. Stephen Oscar Akins
James Ollie Robinson m. Rosa Lena Barnes
John Marion Robinson m Helen Irene Proctor
Virginia Robinson m. Otis Talley
General Notes: Wife - Mary E. Shaver
Relationship to Dennis Morgan Hydrick: 2nd cousin 4 times removed
She was born Mary E Shaver, dau of George W Shaver d.abt 1847 & Hester M Hamilton. Her Mother Hester remarried to S Stanley d. abt 1859, 3rd husband William Hamilton Copeland d abt 1930
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