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     Richard Lamar George was born on 20 May 1919 at Macon, Noxubee County, Mississippi. He was the son of Ernest Thornton George and Hazel Annette Scales. Richard Lamar George appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his grandfather, Noah Scales at Noxubee County, Mississippi, as age seven months. Richard Lamar George appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Ernest Thornton George at Noxubee County, Mississippi, as Richard L. George age ten and was not attending school. Richard Lamar George was graduated circa 1937 at Macon High School, Macon, Mississippi; and was the valedictorian. He attended the University of Maryland and Mississippi State University. He appeared on the census of April 1940 in the household of his father, Ernest Thornton George at Noxubee County, Mississippi, as age 20, single, attending school, and had completed 3 years of college.

Richard Lamar George was graduated circa 1941 at University of Mississippi, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; with a degree in Business and Economics. He was employed by General Motors as an office manager circa 1941 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. In 1942 he moved to Washington, DC and began work "in the executive offices of President Roosevelt as a personal technician setting up war agencies" before joining the army air corps. Assigned to Waterman General Hospital near Indianapolis, Indiana, he served as a psychiatric social worker for returning soldiers.

Richard Lamar George married Margaret "Margy" Baskerville Holman in 1943. Richard Lamar George and Margaret "Margy" Baskerville (Holman) George moved to Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, after World War II. Richard Lamar George was employed by the Veterans Administration as a counselor for a few years following the war. "He completed his medical degree at the University of Tennessee and did his internship at the John Gaston Hospital in Memphis." He and Margaret "Margy" Baskerville (Holman) George moved in 1956 to Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, "where Dr. George opened a practice in general and family medicine." Richard Lamar George and Margaret "Margy" Baskerville (Holman) George lived in 1986 at 904 2nd Avenue North, Columbus, Mississippi.

Richard Lamar George was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He held life membership in Kappa Alpha Fraternity, the Mississippi Medical Association, and was a founding member of the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians. He was an Eagle Scout and served as a troop leader. He was widowed with the death of his wife, Margaret "Margy" Baskerville (Holman) George on 22 February 2010 at Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.

Richard Lamar George died on 21 December 2012 at Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, at age 93; in his home. Memorial services were held on 23 December 2012 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Columbus, Mississippi.

     Mary Lee Owen was born circa April 1866 at Crawford, Lowndes County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of David Franklin Owen and Isabella Milling Owens. Mary Lee Owen appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of David Franklin Owen at Lowndes County, Mississippi, as age four. Mary Lee Owen appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of David Franklin Owen at Chickasaw County, Mississippi, as age thirteen and she had attended school during the year.

Mary Lee Owen married Thomas Lockard Betts on 16 June 1897 at Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Mary Lee (Owen) Betts appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her father, David Franklin Owen at Chickasaw County, Mississippi, as Mary L. Betts age 27 with her husband and son. Mary Lee (Owen) Betts suffered the death of her mother, Isabella Milling (Owens) Owen on 29 November 1900 at Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Mary Lee (Owen) Betts appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Thomas Lockard Betts at Chickasaw County, Mississippi; enumerated 20 and 21 April. Thomas L. Betts was enumerated as age 57, head of household and a salesman. Mary Owen Betts was enumerated as his wife, age 38. They owned their home with a mortgage. Included in the household were two sons, Thomas O. age ten and Julius age eight.

Mary Lee (Owen) Betts and Thomas Lockard Betts lived in August 1918 at Okolona, Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Mary Lee (Owen) Betts and Thomas Lockard Betts lived between January 1920 and April 1930 at 109 Second Street, Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama. Mary Lee (Owen) Betts appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Thomas Lockard Betts at Colbert, Alabama; enumerated 5 January. Thomas Betts was enumerated as the 57 year old head of household and a salesman. May O. Betts was enumerated as his 48 year old wife. Two sons were enumerated as Tom Owen Betts age 20 and Julian Betts age 17. Tom Owen was working as a hardware salesman and Julian was attending school. Mary Lee (Owen) Betts suffered the death of her sister, Julia (Owen) Edwards on 26 October 1929.

Mary Lee (Owen) Betts was a dressmaker working from her home in April 1930 at Tuscumbia, Alabama. She appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Thomas Lockard Betts at Colbert County, Alabama; enumerated 7 April. Thomas was listed as Thomas O. Betts and the 68 year old head of household. He was paying $25 monthly rent for the family's lodgings. His wife's name was not listed but she was enumerated as age 58. Also enumerated in the household was son Thomas O. Betts age 30 and the proprietor of an "auto filling station." Mary Lee (Owen) Betts suffered the death of her sister, Helene Owen on 10 October 1934 at Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama. Mary Lee (Owen) Betts and Thomas Lockard Betts lived between 1935 and 1940 at 407 West 6th Street, Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama.

Mary Lee (Owen) Betts appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Thomas Lockard Betts at Colbert County, Alabama; enumerated 12 April. Thomas L Betts was enumerated as the 84 year old head of household and was paying $15 monthly rent for the family's lodgings. Mary Lee Betts was enumerated as his 75 year old wife. He had completed 2 years of high school and Mary had completed one year of high school. A son and daughter-in-law were enumerated as Tom Owen Betts age 39 and Billie B Betts age 29. Tom had completed 2 years of college and Billie had completed one year of college. Billie Betts had supplied the family's information to the enumerator. Mary Lee (Owen) Betts suffered the death of her son, Thomas Owen Betts on 5 September 1942 at Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama. Mary Lee (Owen) Betts was widowed with the death of her husband, Thomas Lockard Betts on 19 November 1948 at Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama.

Mary Lee (Owen) Betts died on 18 July 1949 at Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama. She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama.

     Thomas Lockard Betts was born in May 1862 at Mississippi; the son of Hillary Betts. He married Mary Lee Owen, daughter of David Franklin Owen and Isabella Milling Owens, on 16 June 1897 at Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Thomas Lockard Betts appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father-in-law, David Franklin Owen at Chickasaw County, Mississippi, as age 38 and a grocery clerk. Thomas Lockard Betts appeared on the census of 1910 at Chickasaw County, Mississippi; enumerated 20 and 21 April. Thomas L. Betts was enumerated as age 57, head of household and a salesman. Mary Owen Betts was enumerated as his wife, age 38. They owned their home with a mortgage. Included in the household were two sons, Thomas O. age ten and Julius age eight. He and Mary Lee (Owen) Betts lived in August 1918 at Okolona, Chickasaw County, Mississippi.

Thomas Lockard Betts and Mary Lee (Owen) Betts lived between January 1920 and April 1930 at 109 Second Street, Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama. Thomas Lockard Betts appeared on the census of 1920 at Colbert, Alabama; enumerated 5 January. Thomas Betts was enumerated as the 57 year old head of household and a salesman. May O. Betts was enumerated as his 48 year old wife. Two sons were enumerated as Tom Owen Betts age 20 and Julian Betts age 17. Tom Owen was working as a hardware salesman and Julian was attending school.

Thomas Lockard Betts was working as a clerk in a hotel in April 1930 at Tuscumbia, Alabama. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Colbert County, Alabama; enumerated 7 April. Thomas was listed as Thomas O. Betts and the 68 year old head of household. He was paying $25 monthly rent for the family's lodgings. His wife's name was not listed but she was enumerated as age 58. Also enumerated in the household was son Thomas O. Betts age 30 and the proprietor of an "auto filling station." He and Mary Lee (Owen) Betts lived between 1935 and 1940 at 407 West 6th Street, Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama.

Thomas Lockard Betts appeared on the census of 1940 at Colbert County, Alabama; enumerated 12 April. Thomas L Betts was enumerated as the 84 year old head of household and was paying $15 monthly rent for the family's lodgings. Mary Lee Betts was enumerated as his 75 year old wife. He had completed 2 years of high school and Mary had completed one year of high school. A son and daughter-in-law were enumerated as Tom Owen Betts age 39 and Billie B Betts age 29. Tom had completed 2 years of college and Billie had completed one year of college. Billie Betts had supplied the family's information to the enumerator. He suffered the death of his son, Thomas Owen Betts on 5 September 1942 at Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama.

Thomas Lockard Betts died on 19 November 1948 at Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, at age 86. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama.

     Thomas Owen Betts was born on 29 October 1899 at Chickasaw County, Mississippi. He was the son of Thomas Lockard Betts and Mary Lee Owen. Thomas Owen Betts appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his grandfather, David Franklin Owen at Chickasaw County, Mississippi, as Tom Owen Betts age seven months. Thomas Owen Betts appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, Thomas Lockard Betts at Chickasaw County, Mississippi, as age ten and attending school. Thomas Owen Betts was a student at Mississippi A & M College (now Mississippi State University) in August 1918 at Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. He registered for the World War I draft on 12 August 1918 at Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. He was described as being tall and of medium build with light hair and blue eyes on his draft card. He lived between January 1920 and April 1930 at 109 Second Street, Tuscumbia, Alabama; with his parents. He appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Thomas Lockard Betts at Colbert, Alabama, as Tom Owen age 20 and he was working as a hardware salesman. Thomas Owen Betts was the proprietor of an "auto filling station" in April 1930 at Tuscumbia, Alabama. He appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Thomas Lockard Betts at Colbert County, Alabama, as age thirty. Thomas Owen Betts married Billie Irene Blackwood after 1935. Thomas Owen Betts lived on 1 April 1935 at 407 West 6th Street, Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama; with his parents. He and Billie Irene (Blackwood) Betts lived in April 1940 at 407 West 6th Street, Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama; with his parents. Thomas Owen Betts was working on his own account as the owner of an "Electric Shop" in April 1940 at Tuscumbia, Alabama. His wife Billie was working with him in the shop as a clerk. He appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of his father, Thomas Lockard Betts at Colbert County, Alabama, as Tom Owen age 39 with two years of college. Included in the household was his wife, Billie B Betts age 29. Thomas Owen Betts died on 5 September 1942 at Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama, at age 42.

     Julian E Betts was born on 3 March 1902 at Chickasaw County, Mississippi. He was the son of Thomas Lockard Betts and Mary Lee Owen. Julian E Betts appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, Thomas Lockard Betts at Chickasaw County, Mississippi, as age eight and attending school. Julian E Betts lived in January 1920 at 109 Second Street, Tuscumbia, Alabama. He appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Thomas Lockard Betts at Colbert, Alabama, as age 17 and attending school.

Julian E Betts and Jane B Buck obtained a marriage license on 19 November 1934 at Mississippi County, Arkansas. Julian E Betts married Jane B Buck in November 1934 at Mississippi County, Arkansas. Julian E Betts and Jane B (Buck) Betts lived on 1 April 1935 at Memphis, Tennessee. Julian E Betts and Jane B (Buck) Betts lived in April 1940 at 404 N. Van Buren Street, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. Julian E Betts was doing goverment work as a civil engineer for the U.S. Engineers in April 1940 at Little Rock, Arkansas. He and Jane B (Buck) Betts appeared on the census of 1940 at Pulaski County, Arkansas; enumerated 8 April. Julian E Betts was enumerated as the 38 year old head of household and he was paying $20 monthly rent for his home. Jane Betts was enumerated as his 26 year old wife. Julian had completed 4 years of college and Jane had completed 4 years of high school. Julian had worked 30 weeks during 1939, earning $1,600.

Julian E Betts suffered the death of his brother, Thomas Owen Betts on 5 September 1942 at Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama. Julian E Betts began military service on 15 December 1942. He ended military service on 11 April 1946. He suffered the death of his father, Thomas Lockard Betts on 19 November 1948 at Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama. Julian E Betts suffered the death of his mother, Mary Lee (Owen) Betts on 18 July 1949 at Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama. His Social Security Number was 226-58-2774 issued 1961 at Virginia.

Julian E Betts died on 10 January 1985 at Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, at age 82.

     Mary Kate Oliver was born on 4 September 1889 at Macon, Noxubee County, Mississippi. She married Howard Noah Scales, son of Noah Scales and Florence Annette Owen, circa 1906 at Macon, Noxubee County, Mississippi. Mary Kate (Oliver) Scales and Howard Noah Scales lived in April 1910 at Washington Street, Macon, Noxubee County, Mississippi. Mary Kate (Oliver) Scales appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Howard Noah Scales at Noxubee County, Mississippi; enumerated 21 April. Howard N Scales was enumerated as the 26 year old head of household and he owned his home. He had been married three years. Mary K. Scales was enumerated as his 19 year old wife and the mother of one child, that child living. One son was enumerated as two year old Howard N Scales Jr.

Mary Kate (Oliver) Scales appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Howard Noah Scales at Washington, District of Columbia; enumerated 14 January. Howard was enumerated as age 37, head of household and a major in the army. Mary K was enumerated as his wife, age 30. Included in the household were two sons, Howard N., Jr age twelve and Lewellyn age nine. Mary Kate (Oliver) Scales and Howard Noah Scales lived in 1929 at 128 E. Library, Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Mary Kate (Oliver) Scales appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Howard Noah Scales at Muscogee County, Georgia; enumerated 11 April. Howard N. Scales was enumerated as age 47, head of household and a captain in the army. Mary K. Scales was enumerated as his wife, age 39. Included in the household were two sons, Howard N. Scales, Jr age 22 and Oliver Scales age 19. The family was paying $65 a month rent. Mary Kate Oliver and Howard Noah Scales lived at Wildwood Court Apartments on Wildwood Avenue, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia; when they were enumerated for the 1930 census on 11 April.

Mary Kate (Oliver) Scales and Howard Noah Scales lived on 1 April 1935 at Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Mary Kate (Oliver) Scales and Howard Noah Scales lived in 1937 at 1014 Weschler Avenue, Erie, Pennsylvania. Mary Kate (Oliver) Scales and Howard Noah Scales lived in April 1940 at Brooklyn Borough, New York City, Kings County, New York. Mary Kate (Oliver) Scales appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Howard Noah Scales at Kings County, New York; enumerated 10 April. Howard N Scales was enumerated as the 57 year old head of household and he was paying $60 monthly rent for the family's lodgings. Mary K. Scales was enumerated as his 50 year old wife. Howard had completed four years of college and Mary K. had completed one year of college. Howard was enumerated as an army officer working for the U.S. Army. He had worked 52 weeks during 1939, earning $5,000.

Mary Kate (Oliver) Scales died on 12 December 1966 at Bayshore Nursing Home, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, at age 77; at 6:30 p.m. She was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia; section 1, site 1635.

     Etheldra Scales was born on 28 January 1904 at Noxubee County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Erie Carr Scales and Etheldra Bush. Etheldra Scales died on 11 July 1904 at Noxubee County, Mississippi.

     Julia Lillian Castanera was born on 17 May 1907 at Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. She married Erie Owen Scales, son of Erie Carr Scales and Etheldra Bush, on 27 January 1932 at Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi. Julia (Castanera) Scales and Erie Owen Scales lived in December 1948 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. Julia (Castanera) Scales was widowed with the death of Erie Owen Scales on 30 October 1982 at St. Dominics-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. Julia Lillian Castanera lived in 1994 at 5035 Riverwood Circle, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi.

Julia (Castanera) Scales died on 16 June 1999 at Signal Mountain, Hamilton County, Tennessee, at age 92. She was buried at Lakewood Memorial Park, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi.

     Howard Noah Scales Jr was born on 5 August 1907 at Mississippi. He was the son of Howard Noah Scales and Mary Kate Oliver. Howard Noah Scales Jr appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, Howard Noah Scales at Noxubee County, Mississippi, as age two and born in Mississippi. Howard Noah Scales Jr appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Howard Noah Scales at Washington, District of Columbia, as age twelve and attending school. Howard Noah Scales Jr began military service on 11 February 1924. He appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Howard Noah Scales at Muscogee County, Georgia, as age 22 and serving in the army air service. Howard Noah Scales Jr lived with Howard Noah Scales and Mary Kate Oliver at Wildwood Court Apartments on Wildwood Avenue, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia; when they were enumerated for the 1930 census on 11 April. Howard Noah Scales Jr married Olga Bertha Eilers. Howard Noah Scales Jr and Olga Bertha (Eilers) Scales lived in 1954 at 339 E. Hutchins Place, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. His Social Security Number was 460-64-0548 issued 1956 at Texas. Howard Noah Scales Jr ended military service on 30 April 1957 at which time he was serving in the US Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel. He and Olga Bertha (Eilers) Scales lived in June 1978 at 339 E. Hutchins Place, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

Howard Noah Scales Jr died on 6 June 1978 at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Bexar County, Texas, at age 70; at 1:50 p.m. of cardiopulmonary arrest after being hospitalized for 34 days. He was buried on 9 June 1978 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; section 3, site 931, with Brookehill Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

     Lewellyn Oliver Scales was born on 12 October 1910 at Georgia. He was the son of Howard Noah Scales and Mary Kate Oliver. Lewellyn Oliver Scales appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Howard Noah Scales at Washington, District of Columbia, as age nine and attending school. Lewellyn Oliver Scales appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Howard Noah Scales at Muscogee County, Georgia, as age 19 and attending school. Lewellyn Oliver Scales lived with Howard Noah Scales and Mary Kate Oliver at Wildwood Court Apartments on Wildwood Avenue, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia; when they were enumerated for the 1930 census on 11 April. Researcher's Note: He was divorced. Lewellyn Oliver Scales lived in 1974 at 1700 NW 10 Avenue, Miami, Dade County, Florida. He was a handyman doing general labor in 1974.

Lewellyn Oliver Scales died on 31 December 1974 at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Dade County, Florida, at age 64; at 5:55 p.m. He was cremated in January 1975 at Lithgow Crematory, Miami, Dade County, Florida.

     Loui Lowrence Wright was born on 27 November 1882 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of Buckner Lanier Hill Wright Jr and Oreanna "Ora" J. Cushman. Loui Lowrence Wright appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father, Buckner Lanier Hill Wright Jr at Wake County, North Carolina, as age seventeen and had attended school for nine months. Loui Lowrence Wright suffered the death of his brother, Ray G Wright on 17 August 1903 at Tarrant County, Texas. Loui Lowrence Wright suffered the death of his mother, Ora (Cushman) Wright in 1907 at Dallas County, Texas. Loui Lowrence Wright married Gertrude Randolph circa 1908. Loui Lowrence Wright appeared on the census of 1910 at Dallas County, Texas; enumerated 18 April. Louis L. was enumerated as a 27 year old bookkeeper for a hardware company. He owned his house with a mortgage. Gertrude was enumerated as his 21 year old wife and the mother of one child, that child still living. One daughter, Etoile L. age eleven months was enumerated. Included in the household were a Black couple, Jennie and Jack Harris. He was doing odd jobs and she was the Wright family cook. She was enumerated as twice married and the mother of three living children. The three Black children named Carr were likely her children. He was a clerk for E.C. Atkins in September 1918 at Memphis, Tennessee. He and Gertrude (Randolph) Wright lived between September 1918 and January 1920 at 27 South Barksdale Street, Memphis, Tennessee. Loui Lowrence Wright registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He was described as being tall and slender with brown hair and eyes when he registered for the draft. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Shelby County, Tennessee; enumerated 9 January. Loui L. was enumerated as a 36 year old shipping clerk for a mill supple company. Gertrude was enumerated as his 31 year old wife. They owned their home with a mortgage. Also enumerated in the household were one son, Randolph age nine and three daughters, Etoile age ten, Katherine age seven and Ora Winniel age five. He and Gertrude (Randolph) Wright were divorced between January 1920 and April 1930 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; as 1930 census enumerated Gertrude Wright as divorced. This researcher has so far been unable to location Louis Wright on the 1930 census. Loui Lowrence Wright lived in March 1935 at Shreveport, Louisiana; at the time of his father's death. He suffered the death of his father, Buckner Lanier Hill Wright Jr on 13 March 1935 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Loui Lowrence Wright lived on 29 December 1937 at Shreveport, Louisiana; at the time of his brother, Noble's death.

Loui Lowrence Wright died on 5 January 1961 at Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, at age 78. He was buried at Lakewood Memorial Park, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi.

     Ray G Wright was born in June 1884 at Mississippi. He was the son of Buckner Lanier Hill Wright Jr and Oreanna "Ora" J. Cushman. Ray G Wright appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father, Buckner Lanier Hill Wright Jr at Wake County, North Carolina, as age fifteen and had attended school for eight months.

Ray G Wright died on 17 August 1903 at Tarrant County, Texas, at age 19. He was buried at Oak Cliff Cemetery, Oak Cliff, Dallas County, Texas; in new addition section 2, lot 106.

     Noble Cushman Wright was born on 2 January 1888 at Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. He was the son of Buckner Lanier Hill Wright Jr and Oreanna "Ora" J. Cushman. Noble Cushman Wright appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father, Buckner Lanier Hill Wright Jr at Wake County, North Carolina, as age twelve and had attended school for eight months. Noble Cushman Wright suffered the death of his brother, Ray G Wright on 17 August 1903 at Tarrant County, Texas. Noble Cushman Wright suffered the death of his mother, Ora (Cushman) Wright in 1907 at Dallas County, Texas. Noble Cushman Wright appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, Buckner Lanier Hill Wright Jr at Dallas County, Texas, as age 22 and a clerk for the telephone company. Researcher's Note: According to WW I draft card at Ancestry.com his name was Noble Cushman Wright, born 2 Jan 1888 in Starkville, Mississippi. He listed himself as married and age 29 as of 5 June 1917. He was working as a book keeper for Southern Methodist University. He described himself as being tall, of medium build, with grey eyes and brown hair. Noble Cushman Wright married Lena Person circa 1911. Noble Cushman Wright appeared on the census of 1930 at Dallas County, Texas; enumerated 26 April. Cushman Wright was enumerated as age 42, head of household and a book keeper at a motor company. Lena Wright was enumerated as his wife, age 40. They owned a radio and their home which was valued at $15,000. He and Lena (Person) Wright lived in April 1930 at 3931 Hawthorne, Dallas, Texas. Noble Cushman Wright was an auditor for an automobile business in 1934 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. He suffered the death of his father, Buckner Lanier Hill Wright Jr on 13 March 1935 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Noble Cushman Wright and Lena (Person) Wright lived in December 1937 at 2711 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

Noble Cushman Wright died on 29 December 1937 at Baylor Hospital, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 49; at 2 a.m. Funeral services were held on 30 December 1937 at George A. Brewer Funeral Chapel, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; at 11 a.m. with Dr. W. Marshall Steele officiating. He was buried on 30 December 1937 at Oak Cliff Cemetery, Oak Cliff, Dallas County, Texas; in new addition section 2, lot 106.

     Winniel S Wright was born in March 1886 at Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Buckner Lanier Hill Wright Jr and Oreanna "Ora" J. Cushman. Winniel S Wright appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her father, Buckner Lanier Hill Wright Jr at Wake County, North Carolina, as age fourteen and had attended school for eight months. Winniel S Wright suffered the death of her brother, Ray G Wright on 17 August 1903 at Tarrant County, Texas. Winniel S Wright was graduated at Texas Baptist College; during the early 1900's. She suffered the death of her mother, Ora (Cushman) Wright in 1907 at Dallas County, Texas.

The engagement of Winniel Wright to Charles Bannister Cochran was announced in the social column of The Dallas Morning News on 26 April 1908. Miss Nell Chiles hosted a china shower for Winniel Wright on 7 May. The guest were; Mrs. Lawrence Diamond, Mrs. Arthur Skillern, Mrs. James Wright, Mrs. W.W. Williams, Miss Edna Skillern, Miss Marion Clarke, Miss Mary Preston, Miss Lucile Crow, Miss Patsy Owens and Miss Lillian Carlton. Capt. and Mrs. J.A. Randolph hosted a pre nuptial dinner party for Charles Cochran and Winniel Wright on Sunday evening the 10th of May 1908. Additional guest were; Mr. and Mrs B.L.H. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wright, Mrs. Noble Wright and Mrs. Valcour McDonald. Winniel S Wright married Charles Banister Cochran on 12 May 1908 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The wedding was held at 3 o'clock at the bride's home on Jefferson Street in Oak Cliff. The ceremony was performed by Chaplain J. A. Randolph. Palms, ferns, cut roses and candles were used as bridal decorations. "The bride wore a traveling suit of champagne Panama with hat and shoes to match." The couple left that evening for Durant, Oklahoma. Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran and Charles Banister Cochran lived in May 1910 at 3 Avenue, Durant, Oklahoma.

Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Charles Banister Cochran at Bryan County, Oklahoma, enumerated 2 May. Chles Cochran was enumerated as the 23 year old head of household and employed as the assistant county attorney. Winey was enumerated as his 24 year old wife and the mother of one child with one child living. Also enumerated in the household was one daughter Virgil age one year. Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran and Charles Banister Cochran lived between June 1917 and January 1920 at 718 W Price Street, Durant, Oklahoma. Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Charles Banister Cochran at Bryan County, Oklahoma; enumerated 9 January. Charles B. Cochran was enumerated as the 32 year old head of household and owned his home free of mortgage. Winnel Cochran was enumerated as his 32 year old wife. Cochran children enumerated were a ten year old daughter, Virginia and a six year old son, James. Also enumerated in the household was one Black servant, Maggie Moore, a 50 year old widow. Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran and Charles Banister Cochran moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Nannie W Cochran and Charles Banister Cochran lived between 1923 and 1927 at 1226 W 19th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran and Charles Banister Cochran lived in April 1930 at 1226 9th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Charles Banister Cochran at Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; enumerated 16 April. Chas. B. Cochran was enumerated as the 41 year old head of household and an independent lawyer working on his own account. He owned a radio and his home valued at $10,000. Winniel Cochran was enumerated as his 40 year old wife.Included in the household were daughter Virginia age 20 and son James W. age 16. Both children were attending school.

Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran suffered the death of her father, Buckner Lanier Hill Wright Jr on 13 March 1935 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran and Charles Banister Cochran lived on 13 March 1935 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; at the time of her father's death. Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran and Charles Banister Cochran lived between 1 April 1935 and 1951 at 1605 Drury Lane, Oklahoma City (Nichols Hills), Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran suffered the death of her brother, Noble Cushman Wright on 29 December 1937 at Baylor Hospital, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran and Charles Banister Cochran appeared on the census of 1940 at Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; enumerated 18 May. Charles Cochran was enumerated as the 52 year old head of household, an attorney, and he owned his home valued at $30,000. Winniel Cochran was enumerated as his 51 year old wife. Both Charles and Winniel had completed four years of college. Winniel S Wright suffered the death of her son, James Wright Cochran in 1945. Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran suffered the death of her daughter, Virginia (Cochran) Campbell on 13 May 1961 at Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran was widowed with the death of her husband, Judge Charles Banister Cochran on 13 July 1963 at Wesley Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran was a member of St Luke's United Methodist Church. She held membership in Oklahoma Camera Club, Photographic Society of America, and the Wednesday Review Club. She lived in June 1971 at 1619 Randel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran died on 24 June 1971 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 85; at home. Funeral services were held on 28 June 1971 at St Luke's United Methodist Church Chapel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; at 2 p.m.

Winniel S. (Wright) Cochran was entombed on 28 June 1971 at Rose Hill Burial Park, Abbey Mausoleum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; under the direction of Hahn-Cook, Street & Draper Funeral Home.

     Edith Elizabeth Mann was born on 28 March 1847 at Stanly County, North Carolina. She married Jacob Monroe McCurdy circa 1871 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Edith Elizabeth (Mann) McCurdy appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Jacob Monroe McCurdy at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 11 June. J. M. McCurdy was enumerated as age 50, head of household and a farmer. C. E. McCurdy was enumerated as his wife, age 32. Included in the household were five daughters; Clarinda age 25, E. A. age 20, Sarah age eight, Francis age three, Hettie age one and three sons; John R. age seventeen, W. J. age five and W. A. age five. Edith Elizabeth (Mann) McCurdy was widowed with the death of her husband, Jacob Monroe McCurdy on 5 June 1888. Edith Elizabeth (Mann) McCurdy died on 8 April 1932 at Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 85. She was buried at Howells Baptist Church Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Sarah McCurdy was born circa 1872 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Jacob Monroe McCurdy and Edith Elizabeth Mann. Sarah McCurdy appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her father, Jacob Monroe McCurdy at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age eight.

     W. J. McCurdy was born circa 1875 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of Jacob Monroe McCurdy and Edith Elizabeth Mann. W. J. McCurdy appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of his father, Jacob Monroe McCurdy at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as W. J. age five.

     W. A. McCurdy was born circa 1875 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of Jacob Monroe McCurdy and Edith Elizabeth Mann. W. A. McCurdy appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of his father, Jacob Monroe McCurdy at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as W. A. age five.

     Francis McCurdy was born circa 1877 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Jacob Monroe McCurdy and Edith Elizabeth Mann. Francis McCurdy appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her father, Jacob Monroe McCurdy at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age three.

     Hettie McCurdy was born circa 1878 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Jacob Monroe McCurdy and Edith Elizabeth Mann. Hettie McCurdy appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her father, Jacob Monroe McCurdy at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age one.

     Arthur John Edwards was born on 1 June 1871 at Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He married Julia Owen, daughter of David Franklin Owen and Isabella Milling Owens, on 30 December 1891 at Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Arthur John Edwards and Julia (Owen) Edwards lived in 1900 at 475 North 5th Avenue, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. Arthur John Edwards was a lawyer in 1900 at Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Maricopa County, Arizona Territory; enumerated 9 June. A. J. Edwards was enumerated as age 28, head of household and a lawyer. Julia O. Edwards was enumerated as his wife, age 28 and the mother of two children, both living. They were living in a rented house with their two daughters, May O. age six and Persia age two. At one time he served as district attorney in Phoenix, Arizona Territory. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Maricopa County, Arizona Territory; enumerated 21 April. H. A. Edwards was enumerated as age 35, head of household and a lawyer with his own office. Julia Edwards was enumerated as his wife, age 35 and the mother of three children, all three living. They owned their home at 339 5th Avenue, with a mortgage. Included in the household were two daughters, May Owen Edwards age sixteen, Persis Edwards age twelve and a son, Julian Edwards age six. Living with the family was a sister-in-law, Helene Owen. He and Julia (Owen) Edwards moved circa 1911 to Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California. Arthur John Edwards was a lawyer between 1911 and 1951 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Arthur John Edwards died on 11 January 1952 at 1784 Sea View Trail, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, at age 80; at 6:15 p.m. at home, following an illness of three months. Masonic services were held on 21 January 1952 at Edwards' Brothers' Colonial Mortuary, Los Angeles County, California; at 2 p.m. He was buried on 21 January 1952 at Forest Lawn Cemetery (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles County, California; with Edwards Brothers' Colonial Mortuary in charge of arrangements. His grave is located in Sheltering Hills, Map C 27, Lot 3416, Space 1.

     Jones E. Allison was born on 11 August 1918. A rehearsal party for the Allison/Penn wedding was held the evening of 29 February 1944 at the home of Mr and Mrs. E. E. Penn, Jr. Approximately 50 guests viewed the display of wedding gifts and were served sandwiches, punch and wedding cake. He married Edith Gillon Penn, daughter of Ernest Eugene Penn and Cecil Condrey, on 1 March 1944 at First Methodist Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 6:30 p.m. with a double ring ceremony preformed by Rev. C. A. Pharr, a local Presbyterian minister. His Social Security Number was 428-03-6057. Jones E. Allison was an employee of American Railway Express Company, McQuay, Inc. and a long time farmer at Grenada County, Mississippi. He was a Methodist.

Jones E. Allison died on 4 June 1992 at Grenada Lake Medical Center, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 73. Funeral services were held on 6 June 1992 at Garner-Harper Funeral Home Chapel, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 2 p.m. He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Katherine Lawrence was born on 25 January 1885 at Indiana; the daughter of George Franklin Lawrence (1851-1915) and Sarah Catherine Ayers (1857-1946.) Katherine Lawrence married John Allison Akin about 1906. They had two children, John Lawrence Akin born 1908 and Dorothy Akin born 1914. She married Eugene Augustus "Gene" Penn, son of William Gaston Penn and Laura C. Beck, in 1920 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Katherine (Lawrence) Penn appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Eugene Augustus "Gene" Penn at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 20 January. E. A. Penn was enumerated as age 49, a store keeper, with his wife, Katherine age 34, living as boarders in the C. F. Woodson household. Katherine (Lawrence) Penn appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Eugene Augustus "Gene" Penn at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 10 April. Eugene A. Penn was enumerated as age 59, head of household and a hardware merchant. He owned his home on Third Street valued at $6000 and had a radio. Included in the household were his wife, Kathryn L. age 45, daughter Dorothy age sixteen and renters James A. Jarvis and his wife Netti. Katherine (Lawrence) Penn and Eugene Augustus "Gene" Penn lived between 1 April 1935 and 1 April 1940 at 619 Third Street, Grenada, Mississippi. Katherine (Lawrence) Penn appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Eugene Augustus "Gene" Penn at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 9 April. Eugene A Penn was enumerated as the 70 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $1,000. Katherine Penn was enumerated as his 55 year old wife. They had both completed four years of high school. Katherine (Lawrence) Penn was widowed with the death of Eugene Augustus "Gene" Penn on 11 June 1945 at Baptist Hospital, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. About October 1945, Katherine Penn made a trip to Nashville, Tennessee to visit family. While there she had an accident "which caused her to remain" longer than she had planned. She visited with her son and his wife Mr and Mrs J L Akin and her daughter Mrs Con Newsom. The Akin family had welcomed their third child Richard Lawrence Akin born on 28 September. Katherine Penn had returned to Grenada by 29 November 1945. Researcher's Note: Her son's name was John Lawrence Akin (1908-1994) and her daughter Dorothy (1914-1999) was married twice. First to a Con Newsom and second to a Mr Snider. Her first huband was John Allison Akin (1878-1955). She listed herself as widowed on the 1920 census, but he listed himself as divorced.

Katherine (Lawrence) Penn died on 10 September 1974 at age 89. She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     William N Harris was born on 4 October 1910 at Tennessee. He was the son of William Bright Harris and Sallie Dora Dubard. William N Harris suffered the death of his brother, John Nason Harris on 30 October 1917 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. William N Harris appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, William Bright Harris at Shelby County, Tennessee, as William N. age nine and attending school. William N Harris appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, William Bright Harris at Shelby County, Tennessee, as William S. age nineteen, single and attending school. William N Harris lived in April 1936 at Lucy, Shelby County, Tennessee. He married Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Berryman on 22 April 1936 at Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri. His Social Security Number was 415-24-0948 issued before 1951 at Tennessee. William N Harris suffered the death of his father, William Bright Harris on 28 August 1955 at St. Joseph Hospital, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. William N Harris suffered the death of his mother, Sallie Dora (Dubard) Harris in 1962. William N Harris was widowed with the death of his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Berryman on 26 January 1988.

William N Harris died on 20 January 1990 at age 79. He was buried at Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri.

     Morgan Sidney Harris was born on 9 February 1917 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He was the son of William Bright Harris and Sallie Dora Dubard. Morgan Sidney Harris suffered the death of his brother, John Nason Harris on 30 October 1917 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Morgan Sidney Harris appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, William Bright Harris at Shelby County, Tennessee, as Sydney M. age two years ten months. Morgan Sidney Harris appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, William Bright Harris at Shelby County, Tennessee, as Morgan S. age thirteen and attending school. Morgan Sidney Harris married Josephine Hammontree circa 1940. Morgan Sidney Harris suffered the death of his father, William Bright Harris on 28 August 1955 at St. Joseph Hospital, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Morgan Sidney Harris suffered the death of his mother, Sallie Dora (Dubard) Harris in 1962. Morgan Sidney Harris was a salesman for General Foods for 32 years.

Morgan Sidney Harris died on 1 March 1994 at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, at age 77; at 11:04 p.m. Researcher's Note: Morgan Harris' obituary stated that he was a winter resident of Melbourne, FL, coming from Atlanta, and a long time resident of the Land Yacht Harbor and a former president of its residents' association. He was a member of the Masonic Order and Scottish Rite in Memphis and a member of Embry Methodist Church in Atlanta. His ham radio operator call letters were WW4G and he enjoyed square dancing and home computers. Funeral services were held on 5 March 1994 at Northridge Woodhaven Chapel, Millington, Shelby County, Tennessee; at 10 a.m. He was buried on 5 March 1994 at Northridge Woodhaven Chapel and Cemetery, Millington, Shelby County, Tennessee.

     Marcellus DuBard Harris was born on 1 July 1920 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He was the son of William Bright Harris and Sallie Dora Dubard. Marcellus DuBard Harris appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, William Bright Harris at Shelby County, Tennessee, as Marcellus D. age nine and attending school. Marcellus DuBard Harris married Myrtle Gibson. His Social Security Number was not listed but issued before 1951 at Tennessee. Marcellus DuBard Harris suffered the death of his father, William Bright Harris on 28 August 1955 at St. Joseph Hospital, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Marcellus DuBard Harris suffered the death of his mother, Sallie Dora (Dubard) Harris in 1962. Marcellus DuBard Harris lived in 1994 at Titusville, Brevard County, Florida. He suffered the death of his brother, Morgan Sidney Harris on 1 March 1994 at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

Marcellus DuBard Harris died on 24 April 2011 at age 90.

     Daniel Clyde Hughes Sr was born on 24 September 1915. He married Mabel Owen Klaus, daughter of Julius Leo Klaus and Mabel Annette Scales. Daniel Clyde Hughes Sr died on 21 May 1991 at age 75. He was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Macon, Noxubee County, Mississippi.

     Willard West Odom was born on 5 December 1903 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of Willard Allen Odom and Ida West Penn. Willard West Odom appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, Willard Allen Odom at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age six. Willard West Odom suffered the death of his father, Willard Allen Odom on 22 January 1918 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Willard West Odom appeared on the census of 1920 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 3 January. Willard W. was enumerated as age sixteen, head of household and a farmer. He was listed as owning free of mortgage, his farm which was #23 on the farm schedule. Included in the household were his widowed mother Ida W. and Clifton P. a fourteen year old farmer, Ellen L. age ten, Louise age nine, Ada E. age eight and Eugene age three years and three months. Clifton, Ellen and Louise were attending school. He married Mary Crystal Bryant on 1 December 1923 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Willard West Odom appeared on the census of 1930 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 14 April. Willard Odom was enumerated as age 26, head of household and a carpenter working on houses. He paid $35 monthly rent for his home on Second Street. Included in the household were his wife Crystal B age 25 and daughter Mary I age 5. Living with the family were three roomer, Ellis Koonce a 36 year old automobile salesman, A. M. Odom a 31 year old house carpenter and Kate Sadler a 70 year old rest room hostess. On 2 October 1931, The Grenada Sentinel announced that Willard Odom was placing his name on the ballot for city marshal. He lived in November 1949 at Grenada, Mississippi. He suffered the death of his brother, John Lewis Odom on 14 November 1949 at Grenada Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Willard West Odom suffered the death of his mother, Ida West (Penn) Odom on 15 September 1952 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Willard West Odom lived on 15 September 1952 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at the time of his mother's death. He lived on 15 June 1975 at Grenada; at the time of his brother, Ausphrey's death. He lived on 12 November 1995 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at the time of his sister Louise's death. He lived on 4 March 1996 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at the time of his brother Eugene's death.

Willard West Odom died on 31 January 2006 at Grenada Lake Medical Center, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 102. He was buried on 2 February 2006 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; following graveside services. Garner-Harper Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

     Eugene Elder Odom was born on 5 September 1916 at Mississippi; according to his marker in Woodlawn -- Grenada. He was the son of Willard Allen Odom and Ida West Penn. Eugene Elder Odom suffered the death of his father, Willard Allen Odom on 22 January 1918 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Eugene Elder Odom appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Willard West Odom at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age three years and three months. Eugene Elder Odom appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Ida West (Penn) Odom at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age twelve and attending school. Eugene Elder Odom lived in November 1949 at Tie Plant, Grenada County, Mississippi. He suffered the death of his brother, John Lewis Odom on 14 November 1949 at Grenada Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. His Social Security Number was 425-07-3902 issued before 1951. Eugene Elder Odom suffered the death of his mother, Ida West (Penn) Odom on 15 September 1952 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Eugene Elder Odom lived on 15 September 1952 at Grenada; at the time of his mother's death. He lived on 15 June 1975 at Grenada; at the time of his brother, Ausphrey's death. He was a plant manager for U.S. Industries at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. He lived on 12 November 1995 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at the time of his sister Louise's death. He was a member of First Methodist Church.

Eugene Elder Odom died on 3 March 1996 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, at age 79; of heart failure. Funeral services were held on 6 March 1996 at Garner-Harper Funeral Home Chapel, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 10:30 a.m., officiated by Rev. Jack Smith and Rev. Johnny Dinas. He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Ausphrey Miller Odom was born on 19 March 1895 at Mississippi. The likely mother of brothers Ralph, Miller and John Lewis Odom was Eleanor Miller. She died 9 May 1898 and is buried at Spring Hil Cemetery in Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of Willard Allen Odom and Eleanor Miller. Ausphrey Miller Odom suffered the death of his mother, Eleanor (Miller) Odom on 9 May 1898 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Ausphrey Miller Odom appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 9 June. Miller Odom was enumerated as age five and the grandson of the head of household Philip Miller. Also enumerated in the household were Miller's two brothers, six year old Ralph and three year old Lewis. He appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, Willard Allen Odom at Grenada County, Mississippi, as (unreadable) M. age fourteen and attending school. Ausphrey Miller Odom suffered the death of his father, Willard Allen Odom on 22 January 1918 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Ausphrey Miller Odom appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Willard West Odom at Grenada County, Mississippi, as A. M. Odom a 31 year old house carpenter. Ausphrey Miller Odom married Bettie Middleton after 1930. Ausphrey Miller Odom lived in November 1949 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He suffered the death of his brother, John Lewis Odom on 14 November 1949 at Grenada Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. His Social Security Number was 408-16-6497 issued before 1951. At the time of his step-mother's death in September 1952, Miller Odom was living in Memphis. Ausphrey Miller Odom was a building contractor. He lived in May 1966 at Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi; at the time of his sister Ada Elizabeth's death. He was a Methodist and a member of the Lakewood Independent Methodist Church. He held membership in the American Legion. Researcher's Note: According to the Grenada County rootsweb page for Odd Fellows Cemetery there is a marker with the following information: Bettie Middleton Odom 2-19-1898 - 1-8-1974 Wife of A. Miller Odom. He and Bettie (Middleton) Odom lived in January 1974 at 2223 Gum Street, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Ausphrey Miller Odom was widowed with the death of Bettie (Middleton) Odom on 8 January 1974 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Ausphrey Miller Odom died on 15 June 1975 at Grenada County Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 80. He was buried on 16 June 1975 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with 10 a.m. graveside services officiated by Rev. Sam Stanley and arrangements by Garner Funeral Home.