Edith May Widenhouse

F, b. 8 October 1907
Relationship
3rd cousin of Thana Kathleen White
     Edith May Widenhouse was born on 8 October 1907 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of May W. Linker.

Edward Arthur Widenhouse Jr

M, b. 27 May 1906
Relationship
3rd cousin of Thana Kathleen White
     Edward Arthur Widenhouse Jr was born on 27 May 1906 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of May W. Linker.

(?) Lowe

M, d. circa 1886
     (?) Lowe married Susan W. Barksdale circa 1882 at Trousdale County, Tennessee. (?) Lowe died circa 1886.

Children of (?) Lowe and Susan W. Barksdale

John J. Lowe

M, b. March 1883
     John J. Lowe was born in March 1883 at Tennessee. He was the son of (?) Lowe and Susan W. Barksdale. John J. Lowe appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his stepfather, Charles Morgan Hughes at Davidson County, Tennessee, as age seventeen, not attending school and enumerated as a collector. John J. Lowe appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his mother, Susan W. (Barksdale) Hughes at Davidson County, Tennessee, as John J. Hughes age 53 and a salesman of building supplies.

Philis Lowe

F, b. November 1885
     Philis Lowe was born in November 1885 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of (?) Lowe and Susan W. Barksdale. Philis Lowe appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her stepfather, Charles Morgan Hughes at Davidson County, Tennessee, as age fifteen and had attended school for 10 months of the census year.

Robert Donald Puryear

M, b. 12 November 1901, d. 5 July 1994
     Robert Donald Puryear was born on 12 November 1901 at Providence, Wilson County, Tennessee; son of Daniel Mentlow Puryear and Josephine Bell. He and Julia Virginia Hughes obtained a marriage license on 17 April 1956 at Wilson County, Tennessee; with Julia's next of kin being stated as her brother, Hubie Hughes of Lebanon, Tennessee. Robert Donald Puryear married Julia Virginia Hughes, daughter of John Walker Hughes Jr. and Louvenia Ann "Venia" Shipp, on 19 April 1956 at Wilson County, Tennessee; with the ceremony performed by minister Carter Johnston. Robert Donald Puryear was widowed with the death of his wife, Julia Virginia (Hughes) Puryear on 14 June 1983. Robert Donald Puryear died on 5 July 1994 at Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, at age 92.

Agnes I. Griffin

F, b. 11 September 1899, d. 3 January 1977
     Agnes I. Griffin was born on 11 September 1899 at Trousdale County, Tennessee. She married Herman Misher Cunningham, son of Misher Cunningham and Ophelia Alice Hughes, on 9 December 1939 at Wilson County, Tennessee. Agnes (Griffin) Cunningham was widowed with the death of her husband, Herman Misher Cunningham in January 1963. Agnes (Griffin) Cunningham died on 3 January 1977 at Donelson Hospital, Donelson, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 77. She was buried on 6 January 1977 at Wilson County Memorial Park, Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee.

Ralph Virden Haile

M, b. 16 September 1894, d. 23 May 1974
     Ralph Virden Haile was born on 16 September 1894 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. On 5 June 1917 Ralph V. Haile registered with the Selective Service for the World War I draft. He was described as of medium height and build, with brown hair and eyes. He was age 23, single and working as assistant manager for R. A. Holden & Company, 33 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. He began military service on 7 January 1918 with the Enlisted Reserve Corps. Ralph V. Haile was called to active duty on 1 May 1918 and attended the School of Military Aeronautics at Ohio State University in Columbus until 17 August 1918. He was trasferred to Cp Dick Tex Aviation Concentration Camp in Dallas, Texas, until 16 September 1918, when he was assigned to the School of Fire for Field Artillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma until 22 November 1918. Afterwhich he remained at Fort Sill and attended the AS Flying School until his discharge. He ended military service on 13 December 1918; with an honorable discharge as a Private, first class. He was a merchant in April 1921 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. He was described as being five feet, six inches tall with an oval face, fair complexion and brown hair and eyes on 16 April 1921. On 16 April 1921 Ralph V. Haile applied for a passport for himself and his wife to be Mary Neal Donoho at the U.S. District Court located in Cincinnati, Ohio. He requested that the passports be sent to him in care of the American Express Company, 65 Broadway, New York, New York. He and Mary Neal Donoho obtained a marriage license on 20 April 1921 at Trousdale County, Tennessee. Ralph Virden Haile married Mary Neal Donoho, daughter of Dr. Alfred Gallie Donoho Jr. and Leyla E. Hughes, on 21 April 1921 at Trousdale County, Tennessee. According to their passport application, Ralph and Mary Neal Haile were to travel to England, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Italy on a pleasure trip. They were to depart the port of New York City on 30 April 1921 aboard the Finland. Ralph Virden Haile was the co-owner with his father of a seed store in April 1930 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. He and Mary Neal (Donoho) Haile lived in April 1930 at 1247 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Ralph Virden Haile appeared on the census of 1930 at Hamilton County, Ohio; enumerated 8 April. Ralph Haile was enumerated as age 29 and the owner of a seed store. He owned a radio and his home valued at $45,000. Mary N Haile was enumerated as his 28 year old wife. One son, Ralph Haile, Jr. age seven was enumerated. John C. Hail age 83 was enumerated as Ralph's father and the owner of a seed store. Also enumerated in the household were two married servants, Josephine White a 22 year old cook and Azee White a 21 year old butler. He and Mary Neal (Donoho) Haile lived in 1942 at 1247 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Ralph Virden Haile was a seedsman and the owner of the Ralph V. Haile Company in April 1942 at 215 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. On 27 April 1942, Ralph Virden Haile completed a registration card during the fourth registration for World War II. Often referred to as the "old man's registration" it was for men between the ages of 45 and 64 who were not already in the military. He died on 23 May 1974 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, at age 79.

Child of Ralph Virden Haile and Mary Neal Donoho

Ralph Virden Haile Jr

M, b. 18 May 1922, d. 4 August 2006
Relationship
4th cousin of Thana Kathleen White
     Ralph Virden Haile Jr was born on 18 May 1922 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. He was the son of Ralph Virden Haile and Mary Neal Donoho. Ralph Virden Haile Jr lived with his parents, Ralph Virden Haile and Mary Neal (Donoho) Haile in April 1930 at 1247 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Ralph Virden Haile Jr appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Ralph Virden Haile at Hamilton County, Ohio, as age seven and attending school. Ralph Virden Haile Jr married Carol Ann Homan.

Ralph Virden Haile Jr died on 4 August 2006 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, at age 84. Funeral services were held on 9 August 2006 at Cedars of Lebanon Chapel, Memorial Mausoleum, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; at 10 a.m. with Gilligan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He was buried on 9 August 2006 at Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

Carol Ann Homan

F, b. 16 May 1923, d. 21 March 2004
     Carol Ann Homan was born on 16 May 1923. She married Ralph Virden Haile Jr, son of Ralph Virden Haile and Mary Neal Donoho.

Carol Ann (Homan) Haile died on 21 March 2004 at Surfside, Dade County, Florida, at age 80. Memorial services were held on 26 March 2004 at Norman Chapel, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; at 10 a.m. with arrangements by Gilligan Funeral Home.

Charles King Jr

M, b. circa 1918
Relationship
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Thana Kathleen White
     Charles King Jr was born circa 1918 at Tennessee. He was the son of Charles H. King and Mary K Aven. Charles King Jr appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Charles H. King at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age one.

Luvenia G (?)

F, b. 8 September 1899, d. 14 August 1993
     Luvenia G (?) was born on 8 September 1899 at Mississippi. She married James Bennett "Bennie" Cushman, son of Henry Elisha Cushman and Margaret Elizabeth Moore, circa 1920. Luvenia G (?) Cushman appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of James Bennett "Bennie" Cushman at Lincoln County, Mississippi; enumerated 21 April. J. B. Cushman was enumerated as a 32 year old farmer. Lavinia Cushman was enumerated as his 29 year old wife. Included in the household was one son, Frank E. Cushman age seven. Luvenia G (?) Cushman and James Bennett "Bennie" Cushman lived in 1940 at 426 R.R. Avenue, Brookhaven, Mississippi. Luvenia G (?) Cushman was a seamstress for the W.P.A. sewing room in April 1940 at Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi. She had worked 52 weeks during 1939, earning $430. She appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of James Bennett "Bennie" Cushman at Lincoln County, Mississippi; enumerated 25 April. James Cushman was enumerated as the 43 year old head of household, paying $4 rent for the family's lodgings. Luvenia Cushman was enumerated as his 39 year old wife and she supplied the family's information to the enumerator. James had completed his education with fifth grade and Luvenia had completed eighth grade. One son was enumerated as Frank age 17. James' cousin, Leonard Hall age 17 was enumerated as a member of the household. Her Social Security Number was 428-22-9221 issued before 1951 at Mississippi.

Luvenia G (?) Cushman died on 14 August 1993 at Chalmette, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana, at age 93.

Child of Luvenia G (?) and James Bennett "Bennie" Cushman

Richard Stratton Hobson Jr

M, b. circa August 1928, d. 5 April 2013
Relationship
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Thana Kathleen White
     Richard Stratton Hobson Jr was born circa August 1928 at Mississippi. He was the son of Richard Stratton Hobson and Robbie A Aven. Richard Stratton Hobson Jr lived with his parents, Richard Stratton Hobson and Robbie (Aven) Hobson in April 1930 at 1852 Union Avenue, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Richard Stratton Hobson Jr appeared on the census of 1930 living with his parents, Richard Stratton Hobson and Robbie (Aven) Hobson at Shelby County, Tennessee, in his grandfather Milner Hobson's household. Richard Jr. was enumerated as age one year and eight months.

Richard Stratton Hobson Jr died on 5 April 2013 at Washington County, Mississippi.

Florence A. Verdolyack

F, b. circa 1875, d. 4 December 1950
     Florence A. Verdolyack was born circa 1875 at Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama; the daughter of Stephen Verdolyack and Mary Hawkshead. She married David Milton Montgomery Jr., son of David Milton Montgomery and Martha "Mattie" Cornelia Sanders, on 5 July 1900 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana; with the ceremony officiated by Rev H H Waters. Florence A (Verdolyack) Montgomery appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of David Milton Montgomery Jr. at Orleans Parish, Louisiana; enumerated 23 April. David Montgomery was enumerated as a 38 year old sales agent of plumbing supplies. He owned his home free of mortgage. Florence A. Montgomery was enumerated as his 36 year old wife. Dorothy Montgomery age six was enumerated as his daughter. Included in the household was David's mother-in-law, Mary Verddjack, a 59 year old widow. Also included in the household were a 61 year old female boarder, a 40 year old Black male butler, a 32 year old Black house girl and a 9 year old Black errand girl. Florence A (Verdolyack) Montgomery appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of David Milton Montgomery Jr. at Orleans Parish, Louisiana; enumerated 8 January. David Montgomery was enumerated as 47 year old sales manager of steel. Florence Montgomery was enumerated as his 47 year old wife. Sixteen year old Dorothy was enumerated as his daughter. Included in the household was his 69 year old widowed mother-in-law, Mary Verdoljack. The family was renting their lodgings. Florence A (Verdolyack) Montgomery and David Milton Montgomery Jr. lived in January 1920 at 1032 Broadway, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Florence A (Verdolyack) Montgomery and David Milton Montgomery Jr. lived in April 1930 at 1586 Calhoun Street, New Orleans. Florence A (Verdolyack) Montgomery appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of David Milton Montgomery Jr. at Orleans Parish, Louisiana; enumerated 2 April. David Montgomery was enumerated as age 50 and the manager of the steel works. Florence Montgomer was enumerated as his 48 year old wife. They owned a radio and their home valued at $20,000. Living with them was their married daughter Dorothy Walker, her husband Harold Walker and their children Harold and Jane Walker. Florence A (Verdolyack) Montgomery and her husband David lived with their son-in-law, Harold Boylston Walker and daughter, Dorothy (Montgomery) Walker in April 1940 at 1586 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Florence A (Verdolyack) Montgomery appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of her son-in-law, Harold Boylston Walker at Orleans Parish, Louisiana, as age 66 with a four year high school education; enumerated 2 April. Harold B Walker was enumerated as the 39 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $12,000. He had worked 52 weeks during 1939, earning $5,000+. Dorothy M Walker was enumerated as his 36 year old wife and she provided the information to the enumerator. Harold had completed his education at 8th grade and Dorothy had completed one year of college. One son was enumerated as Harold B, Jr age 15 and one daughter was enumerated as Jane M age 13. Also enumerated in the household were Dorothy's parents David M Montgomery age 68 and Florence Montgomery age 66.

Florence A (Verdolyack) Montgomery died on 4 December 1950 at 1586 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana; at 9:45 a.m. Funeral services were held on 5 December 1950 at House of Buttman, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana; at 11 a.m. Her remains were placed at Hope Mausoleum, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.

Child of Florence A. Verdolyack and David Milton Montgomery Jr.

Dorothy Saunders Montgomery

F, b. circa 1904
Relationship
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Thana Kathleen White
     Dorothy Saunders Montgomery was born circa 1904 at Louisiana. She was the daughter of David Milton Montgomery Jr. and Florence A. Verdolyack. Dorothy Saunders Montgomery appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of David Milton Montgomery Jr. at Orleans Parish, Louisiana, as age six and attending school. Dorothy Saunders Montgomery appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, David Milton Montgomery Jr. at Orleans Parish, Louisiana, as age sixteen and attending school. Dorothy Saunders Montgomery lived with her parents, David Milton Montgomery Jr. and Florence A (Verdolyack) Montgomery in January 1920 at 1032 Broadway, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Dorothy Saunders Montgomery married Harold Boylston Walker on 29 July 1922 at Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Dorothy (Montgomery) Walker and Harold Boylston Walker lived in 1930 at 1586 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, with their son Harold, daughter Jane and Dorothy's parents. Dorothy (Montgomery) Walker appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, David Milton Montgomery Jr. at Orleans Parish, Louisiana, with her husband, Harold Walker and their children Harold and Jane. Dorothy (Montgomery) Walker and Harold Boylston Walker lived in April 1940 at 1586 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, with their children Harold Jr and Jane. Dorothy's parents David M and Florence Montgomery also lived in the home. Dorothy (Montgomery) Walker appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Harold Boylston Walker at Orleans Parish, Louisiana; enumerated 2 April. Harold B Walker was enumerated as the 39 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $12,000. He had worked 52 weeks during 1939, earning $5,000+. Dorothy M Walker was enumerated as his 36 year old wife and she provided the information to the enumerator. Harold had completed his education at 8th grade and Dorothy had completed one year of college. One son was enumerated as Harold B, Jr age 15 and one daughter was enumerated as Jane M age 13. Also enumerated in the household were Dorothy's parents David M Montgomery age 68 and Florence Montgomery age 66. Dorothy (Montgomery) Walker suffered the death of her mother, Florence A (Verdolyack) Montgomery on 4 December 1950 at 1586 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.

Harold Boylston Walker

M, b. circa 1901
     Harold Boylston Walker was born circa 1901 at Louisiana; the son of Edward B Walker and Rosalia Fayers. He married Dorothy Saunders Montgomery, daughter of David Milton Montgomery Jr. and Florence A. Verdolyack, on 29 July 1922 at Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Harold Boylston Walker and Dorothy (Montgomery) Walker lived in 1930 at 1586 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, with their son Harold, daughter Jane and Dorothy's parents. Harold Boylston Walker appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father-in-law, David Milton Montgomery Jr. at Orleans Parish, Louisiana, with his wife Dorothy and their children Harold and Jane. Harold Boylston Walker appeared on the census of 1930 at Orleans Parish, Louisiana; enumerated 2 April. Harold B. Walker was enumerated as a 29 year old bond salesman. Dorothy M. Walker was enumerated as his 26 year old wife. Also enumerated with them were a five year old son Harold and a three year old daughter Jane. The family was living in the home of Dorothy's parents David and Florence Montgomery. He and Dorothy (Montgomery) Walker lived in April 1940 at 1586 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, with their children Harold Jr and Jane. Dorothy's parents David M and Florence Montgomery also lived in the home. Harold Boylston Walker was a real estate salesman in April 1940 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. He appeared on the census of 1940 at Orleans Parish, Louisiana; enumerated 2 April. Harold B Walker was enumerated as the 39 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $12,000. He had worked 52 weeks during 1939, earning $5,000+. Dorothy M Walker was enumerated as his 36 year old wife and she provided the information to the enumerator. Harold had completed his education at 8th grade and Dorothy had completed one year of college. One son was enumerated as Harold B, Jr age 15 and one daughter was enumerated as Jane M age 13. Also enumerated in the household were Dorothy's parents David M Montgomery age 68 and Florence Montgomery age 66.

James Shirley Hazen

M, b. 19 December 1889, d. 13 February 1957
     James Shirley Hazen and Ida Persis (Edwards) Hazen lived at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. James Shirley Hazen was born on 19 December 1889 at Hamilton, Hancock County, Illinois. He was a mining engineer for United Verde Extension in 1917 at Jerome, Yavapai County, Arizona. United Verde Extension was a large copper mine also known as U.V.X. In 1916 it had a profit in excess of $7,000,000. It was one of several large mines in the area near the notorious town of Jerome which was proclaimed "the wickedest town in the West" by the New York Sun in 1903. He registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 at Jerome, Yavapai County, Arizona, and stated his temporary address as Jerome and his home address as Hamilton, Illinois. He was described as being of medium height and medium build with black eyes and dark brown hair.

On 31 December 1917 James Hazen applied for a U.S. passport at the immigration service office in Cochise County, Arizona. He listed his birth date as 19 December 1888 and stated he was born in Hamilton, Illinois. He stated he was a mining engineer and would be operating the La Crus Mine. The mine was located at Trinidad, Sonora, Mexico, and produced copper and tungsten. He stated he intended to return to live in the United States within six months. James planned to leave the U.S. on 1 January 1918 aboard the N.R.R. departing from the port at Douglas, Arizona. His application included several letters one of which was from an R.R. Wallace of Hancock County, Illinois. Mr. Wallace stated he was fifty years old and he had known James, his father and his mother "personally and intimately" since his own boyhood. He further stated that James was born 19 December 1888 in Hamilton, Illinois. He was described as on his application as 29 years old and five feet seven inches tall with brown eyes and dark brown hair. His complexion was described as ruddy and he had a full face and chin with a pointed nose and a firm mouth.

James Shirley Hazen appeared on the census of 1920 at Plumas County, California; enumerated 16 January. James was enumerated as age 21 and the superintendent of a copper mine. The household consisted of eight males, six of which were working in the mining business. James Shirley Hazen arrived at the Port of New York aboard the Eastern Prince on 27 November 1929. He had boarded the ship 21 November 1929 in Trinidad, Cuba.

James Shirley Hazen married Ida Persis Edwards, daughter of Arthur John Edwards and Julia Owen, between 20 December 1929 and 1 April 1930 at Alameda County, California. James Shirley Hazen and Ida Persis (Edwards) Hazen lived in April 1930 at 5142 Bond Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California; in the same apartment building as Persis' sister Mayowen Peel and her husband John Peel. James Shirley Hazen appeared on the census of 1930 at Alameda County, California; enumerated 2 April. James S. was enumerated as age 40 and a mining engineer for a mining machine installation company. Ida P. was enumerated as his 30 year old wife. They were paying $80 a month rent and did not own a radio. On 7 July 1934 James and Persis Hazen departed Buenos Aires, Argentina aboard the ship Northern Prince and arrived in New York City on 25 July 1934. They had listed their address as Hamilton, Illinois. He and Ida Persis (Edwards) Hazen moved circa 1951 to Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. James Shirley Hazen was a farmer in 1957 at Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He and Ida Persis (Edwards) Hazen lived in 1957 at 1004 Cherry Street, Tarboro. James Shirley Hazen died on 13 February 1957 at 1004 Cherry Street, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, at age 67; at 3 pm in his home. He was buried at Hamilton, Hancock County, Illinois.

Sue Neil Jones

F, b. circa September 1909
Relationship
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Thana Kathleen White
     Sue Neil Jones was born circa September 1909 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of William Ward Jones and Frances "Fannie" Gilmer Chambers. Sue Neil Jones appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of William Ward Jones and Frances (Chambers) Jones at Smith County, Tennessee; enumerated 22 April. They were living in the Marie B. Chambers household on Carthage Pike. Will Jones was enumerated as Marie's son-in-law and a 39 year old miller in a roller mill. Frances Jones was enumerated as Marie's 30 year old daughter and the mother of one child with that child still living. Sue N. Jones was enumerated as Marie's eight month old granddaughter. Also enumerated in the household were Marie's son Will Chambers age 28, her daughter Dee Herod a 34 year old widow and her 10 year old grandson John Herod. Sue Neil Jones appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, William Ward Jones at Smith County, Tennessee, as Sueneil age ten and attending school.

Frances Nelree Hester

F, b. 8 September 1925, d. 23 July 2007
     Frances Nelree Hester was born on 8 September 1925 at McKenzie, Butler County, Alabama; the daughter of Mack Ellis Hester and Carrie Lottie (Taylor) Hester of McKenzie and Mobile, Alabama. She was graduated "from Hayneville High School, the University of Alabama with a BS in Political Science and the University of Tennessee with a BA in Education." She and Hunter Milton Montgomery obtained a marriage license on 13 August 1949 at Jefferson County, Alabama.

Frances Nelree Hester married Hunter Milton Montgomery, son of Brainard Bardwell Montgomery and Ida Freida Zavelo, on 25 August 1949 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. On 28 March 1953, Frances Montgomery left Germany to return to the U.S. with her two children, Bardwell age two and a half and Angela age nineteen months. They sailed aboard the USNS Geiger from the port of Bremerhaven, Germany. Frances, Bardwell and Angela Montgomery arrived at the port of New York on 6 April 1953. Frances had stated their destination as 421 Valley Road, Fairfield, Alabama.

Mrs. Montgomery's husband Hunter was a career army officer and they lived many places including Virginia, Tennessee, Illinois, Germany and Chile before his retirement in 1968. Frances Nelvee (Hester) Montgomery and Hunter Milton Montgomery lived in 1992 at 3720 Briar Oak Circle, Birmingham. Frances Nelvee (Hester) Montgomery suffered the death of her son, Bardwell E. Montgomery on 12 June 1996 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Frances Nelvee (Hester) Montgomery was widowed with the death of her husband, Hunter Milton Montgomery on 21 January 2007 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

Frances Nelvee (Hester) Montgomery died on 23 July 2007 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 81. Visitation was held on 25 July 2007 at Ridout's Valley Chapel, Birmingham, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services were held on 26 July 2007 at Ridout's Valley Chapel; at 12:00 noon. She was buried on 26 July 2007 at Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

Child of Frances Nelree Hester and Hunter Milton Montgomery

Bardwell E. Montgomery

M, b. 9 July 1950, d. 12 June 1996
Relationship
4th cousin of Thana Kathleen White
     Bardwell E. Montgomery was born on 9 July 1950 at Frankfurter Stadtkreis, Hesse, Germany. He was the son of Hunter Milton Montgomery and Frances Nelree Hester. On 28 March 1953, two and a half year old Bardwell Montgomery left Germany for the U.S. with his mother Frances Montgomery and his sister Angela age nineteen months. They sailed aboard the USNS Geiger from the port of Bremerhaven, Germany.
Frances, Bardwell and Angela Montgomery arrived at the port of New York on 6 April 1953. Frances had stated their destination as 421 Valley Road, Fairfield, Alabama. His Social Security Number was 352-44-5123 issued 1966 at Illinois. Bardwell "graduated high school a National Merit Scholar." Bardwell E. Montgomery was educated at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was the Chief Apiarist for the State of West Virginia. He left his job in West Virginia to work as a volunteer with Witness for Peace in Nicaragua. He lived circa 1989 at 949 E. Edison, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. He was a certified court interpreter in the Spanish language and a paralegal circa 1990 at Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. He lived in 1990 at 430 E. Lee Street, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. He lived in 1991 at 341 E. Monte Vista, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. He lived in 1991 at Los Angeles County, California; were he had a mailing address of PO Box 507, Los Angeles, CA 90053-0501. He was an Asylum Officer for the Immigration and Naturalization Service circa 1992 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He lived in 1992 at 7425 9th Street #109, Buena Park, Orange County, California. He lived in 1996 at 200 N. Wilshire Avenue, Anaheim, Orange County, California.

Bardwell E. Montgomery died on 12 June 1996 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 45; in a local hospital. Visitation was held on 14 June 1996 at Ridout's Valley Chapel, Birmingham, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services were held on 14 June 1996 at Ridout's Valley Chapel, Birmingham, Alabama; at 2:00 p.m. He was buried on 14 June 1996 at Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

Henry L. Pennington

M, b. circa 1834
Relationship
3rd great-granduncle of Thana Kathleen White
     Henry L. Pennington was born circa 1834 at Illinois. He was the son of William Pennington and Grace "Gracy" Akin Houston. Henry L. Pennington appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Pennington at McDonough County, Illinois, as Henry L. Penington age sixteen, a farmer and attending school.

Margaret Jane Pennington

F, b. 23 February 1835, d. 16 May 1898
Relationship
3rd great-grandaunt of Thana Kathleen White
     Margaret Jane Pennington was born on 23 February 1835 at Illinois. She was the daughter of William Pennington and Grace "Gracy" Akin Houston. Margaret Jane Pennington appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Pennington at McDonough County, Illinois, as Margaret Penington age fifteen and attending school. Margaret Jane Pennington married Tinsley Carrel Emerson on 5 August 1852 at McDonough County, Illinois. Margaret Jane (Pennington) Emerson appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Tinsley Carrel Emerson at Henry County, Illinois; enumerated 19 June. Tansley Emmerson was enumerated as the 35 year old head of household. He claimed real estate valued at $1,000 and personal estate valued at $1,030. Margaret J Emmerson was enumerated as age 24. Emmerson children were enumerated as Frances age 7, Elissis age 5, Gracey age 3, Harriet age 1 and John age 13.

Margaret Jane (Pennington) Emerson died on 16 May 1898 at age 63. She was buried at Queen City Cemetery, Queen City, Schuyler County, Missouri.

Children of Margaret Jane Pennington and Tinsley Carrel Emerson

Oliver Pennington

M, b. circa 1837
Relationship
3rd great-granduncle of Thana Kathleen White
     Oliver Pennington was born circa 1837 at Illinois. He was the son of William Pennington and Grace "Gracy" Akin Houston. Oliver Pennington appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Pennington at McDonough County, Illinois, as Oliver Penington age thirteen and attending school.

Joshua Walter Pennington

M, b. circa 1839
Relationship
3rd great-granduncle of Thana Kathleen White
     Joshua Walter Pennington was born circa 1839 at Illinois. He was the son of William Pennington and Grace "Gracy" Akin Houston. Joshua Walter Pennington appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Pennington at McDonough County, Illinois, as Waters Penington age eleven and attending school. Joshua Walter Pennington appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Pennington at Henry County, Missouri, as J.W. age twenty.

George D. Pennington

M, b. circa 1840
Relationship
3rd great-granduncle of Thana Kathleen White
     George D. Pennington was born circa 1840 at Illinois. He was the son of William Pennington and Grace "Gracy" Akin Houston. George D. Pennington appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Pennington at McDonough County, Illinois, as George D. Penington age ten and attending school.

Amanda Melvina Pennington

F, b. 3 August 1844, d. 29 May 1915
Relationship
3rd great-grandaunt of Thana Kathleen White
     Amanda Melvina Pennington was born on 3 August 1844 at Illinois. She was the daughter of William Pennington and Grace "Gracy" Akin Houston. Amanda Melvina Pennington appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Pennington at McDonough County, Illinois, as Amanda Penington age seven and attending school. Amanda Melvina Pennington appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Pennington at Henry County, Missouri, as age fifteen. Amanda Melvina Pennington married Abner Thomas Simerl on 4 July 1865 at Schuyler County, Missouri; with rites performed by J.M. Smith, Justice of the Peace.

Amanda (Pennington) Simerl appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Abner Thomas Simerl at Schuyler County, Missouri; enumerated 11 August. Abner Simerl was enumerated as a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $800 and personal estate valued at $500. Amanda Simerl was enumerated as age 25 and keeping house. Simerl children enumerated in the household were; Louisa age four, Docia age three and Argerette age one. Amanda (Pennington) Simerl suffered the death of her daughter, Effie Enolia Simerl on 5 December 1871 at Schuyler County, Missouri, she was one month, fourteen days old. Amanda (Pennington) Simerl suffered the death of her mother, Grace "Gracy" Akin (Houston) Pennington on 6 October 1872 at Greentop, Schuyler County, Missouri. Amanda (Pennington) Simerl appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Abner Thomas Simerl at Schuyler County, Missouri; enumerated 4 June. Abner T. Simerl was enumerated as a 37 year old farmer. Amanda M. Simerl was enumerated as his 35 year old wife and she was keeping house. Four daughters were enumerated; Luisa age fourteen, Docia age thirteen, Argarette age eleven and Allie V. age six. Two sons were enumerated as Abner W. age three and Samuel W. age one. Amanda (Pennington) Simerl and Abner Thomas Simerl lived in April 1887 at Kansas; when their daughter Jennie was born. Amanda (Pennington) Simerl suffered the death of her father, William Pennington on 30 October 1888 at Queen City, Schuyler County, Missouri.

Amanda (Pennington) Simerl appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Abner Thomas Simerl at Dewey County, Oklahoma; enumerated 2 June. Abner Simerl was enumerated as the 63 year old head of household. He was a farmer and owned his farm free of mortgage. Amanda M. Simerl was enumerated as his 54 year old wife and the mother of ten children with seven living. Daughter Jennie J. Simerl was enumerated as age thirteen and had attended school for five months of the year. Amanda (Pennington) Simerl and Abner Thomas Simerl lived in 1907 at 847 Cypress, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. Amanda (Pennington) Simerl appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Abner Thomas Simerl at Blaine County, Oklahoma; enumerated 26 April. Abner Simmeral was enumerated as age 73. Amanda Simmeral was enumerated as his 65 year old wife and the mother of ten children with seven living. Granddaughter Ransie Simmeral was enumerated as age six. Also enumerated in the same dwelling were Lester W. Moat age 28 and his wife Jennie age 23. The Simmerals had been married 43 years and the Moats less than a year. Lester was farming the rented farm where they all lived. Amanda (Pennington) Simerl and Abner Thomas Simerl moved in April 1915 to Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. Amanda (Pennington) Simerl and Abner Thomas Simerl lived in April 1915 at 4611 E. 10th Street, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.

Amanda (Pennington) Simerl died on 29 May 1915 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 70; in her home at 1:45 p.m. She was buried on 1 June 1915 at Elmwood Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.

Children of Amanda Melvina Pennington and Abner Thomas Simerl

Archable Pennington

M, b. circa 1844
Relationship
3rd great-granduncle of Thana Kathleen White
     Archable Pennington was born circa 1844 at Illinois. He was the son of William Pennington and Grace "Gracy" Akin Houston. Archable Pennington appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Pennington at McDonough County, Illinois, as Archibal Penington age six and attending school. Archable Pennington appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Pennington at Henry County, Missouri, as Archable Pennington age fifteen.

Joel P. Pennington

M, b. circa 1848
Relationship
3rd great-granduncle of Thana Kathleen White
     Joel P. Pennington was born circa 1848 at Illinois. He was the son of William Pennington and Grace "Gracy" Akin Houston. Joel P. Pennington appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Pennington at McDonough County, Illinois, as Joel P. Penington age two.

Abner Thomas Simerl

M, b. 21 March 1838, d. 3 March 1927
     Abner Thomas Simerl was born on 21 March 1838 at Morgan County, Ohio; the son of Samuel Simerl and Luliza Kent. Abner was in the Signal Corps, U.S. Volunteers during the Civil War. He married Amanda Melvina Pennington, daughter of William Pennington and Grace "Gracy" Akin Houston, on 4 July 1865 at Schuyler County, Missouri; with rites performed by J.M. Smith, Justice of the Peace. On 23 Apr 1868, Abner T. Simerl, Justice of the Peace performed the wedding ceremony for James A. Brassfield and Ellen J. Ruddell, his niece by marriage. Isaac Burch Stine and Francis Emerson were married by Justice of the Peace Abner Thomas Simerl on 3 February 1869 at Schuyler County, Missouri; with the ceremony preformed by Justice of the Peace Abner T Simerl.

Abner Thomas Simerl appeared on the census of 1870 at Schuyler County, Missouri; enumerated 11 August. Abner Simerl was enumerated as a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $800 and personal estate valued at $500. Amanda Simerl was enumerated as age 25 and keeping house. Simerl children enumerated in the household were; Louisa age four, Docia age three and Argerette age one. The Abner Simeral household was enumerated on the 1870 U.S. census following the enumeration of the household of his father-in-law, William Pennington. He suffered the death of his daughter, Effie Enolia Simerl on 5 December 1871 at Schuyler County, Missouri, she was one month, fourteen days old. Abner Thomas Simerl appeared on the census of 1880 at Schuyler County, Missouri; enumerated 4 June. Abner T. Simerl was enumerated as a 37 year old farmer. Amanda M. Simerl was enumerated as his 35 year old wife and she was keeping house. Four daughters were enumerated; Luisa age fourteen, Docia age thirteen, Argarette age eleven and Allie V. age six. Two sons were enumerated as Abner W. age three and Samuel W. age one. He and Amanda (Pennington) Simerl lived in April 1887 at Kansas; when their daughter Jennie was born.

Abner Thomas Simerl appeared on the census of 1900 at Dewey County, Oklahoma; enumerated 2 June. Abner Simerl was enumerated as the 63 year old head of household. He was a farmer and owned his farm free of mortgage. Amanda M. Simerl was enumerated as his 54 year old wife and the mother of ten children with seven living. Daughter Jennie J. Simerl was enumerated as age thirteen and had attended school for five months of the year. He and Amanda (Pennington) Simerl lived in 1907 at 847 Cypress, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. Abner Thomas Simerl appeared on the census of 1910 at Blaine County, Oklahoma; enumerated 26 April. Abner Simmeral was enumerated as age 73. Amanda Simmeral was enumerated as his 65 year old wife and the mother of ten children with seven living. Granddaughter Ransie Simmeral was enumerated as age six. Also enumerated in the same dwelling were Lester W. Moat age 28 and his wife Jennie age 23. The Simmerals had been married 43 years and the Moats less than a year. Lester was farming the rented farm where they all lived.

Abner Thomas Simerl and Amanda (Pennington) Simerl moved in April 1915 to Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. Abner Thomas Simerl and Amanda (Pennington) Simerl lived in April 1915 at 4611 E. 10th Street, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. Abner Thomas Simerl was widowed with the death of his wife, Amanda (Pennington) Simerl on 29 May 1915 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. Abner Simeral served as the informant for the personal information on his wife Amanda's death certificate. Abner Thomas Simerl lived with Lester William Moat and Jennie Josephine (Simerl) Moat in March 1927 at 6212 E. 13th Street, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.

Abner Thomas Simerl died on 3 March 1927 at 6212 E. 13th Street, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 88; at 4 p.m. He was buried on 9 March 1927 at Elmwood Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.

Children of Abner Thomas Simerl and Amanda Melvina Pennington

Louisa Simerl

F, b. circa 1866
Relationship
1st cousin 4 times removed of Thana Kathleen White
     Louisa Simerl was born circa 1866 at Missouri. She was the daughter of Abner Thomas Simerl and Amanda Melvina Pennington. Louisa Simerl appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Abner Thomas Simerl at Schuyler County, Missouri, as age four. Louisa Simerl suffered the death of her sister, Effie Enolia Simerl on 5 December 1871 at Schuyler County, Missouri. Louisa Simerl appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her father, Abner Thomas Simerl at Schuyler County, Missouri, as Luisa age fourteen.