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     Charles Martin Murphy was born on 12 January 1874 at Alabama; the son of Samuel Silenus Murphy and Elizabeth Mary Steele. He married Martha "Mattie" Sanders Montgomery, daughter of David Milton Montgomery and Virginia "Jennie" Bardwell, circa 1906. Charles Martin Murphy and Martha "Mattie" Sanders (Montgomery) Murphy lived in April 1910 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama. Charles Martin Murphy appeared on the census of 1910 at Pickens County, Alabama; enumerated 19 April. Charles M. Murphy was enumerated as age 36, head of household and a physician with a general practice. Mattie M. Murphy was enumerated as his wife, age 33 and the mother of two children with both living. They had been married three years and owned their home free of mortgage. Murphy children were enumerated as Charles M. age three and Virginia B. age one year eight months. Included in the household was Charles' widowed mother, Elizabeth Murphy age 77 and his widowed mother-in-law, Jennie Montgomery age 62. He was a physician circa 1910 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama; enumerated 9 January. Charles M. Murphey was enumerated as age 45, head of household and a physician with a general practice. Mattie M. Murphey was enumerated as his wife, age 43. Included in the household were two sons, Charles M. Murphey, Jr. age twelve, Samuel E. age seven and two daughters, Virginia age eleven and Elizabeth F. age nine. Also living with the family was a cook, Martha age 41. The Murphy family was renting their home located at 724 Tenth Avenue. He and Martha "Mattie" Sanders Montgomery lived in 1928 at Aliceville, Alabama. Charles Martin Murphy appeared on the census of 1930 at Pickens County, Alabama; enumerated 2 April. Charles A. Murphy, Sr. was enumerated as age 56, head of household and a physician with a general practice. Mattie M. Murphy was enumerated as his wife age 53. Included in the household was one daughter, Elizabeth age nineteen and one son, Samuel E. age eighteen. He died on 27 January 1949 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama, at age 75. He was buried at Oak Grove Franconia Cemetery, Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama.

     Charles M. Murphy was born circa 1907 at Alabama. He was the son of Charles Martin Murphy and Martha "Mattie" Sanders Montgomery. Charles M. Murphy appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, Charles Martin Murphy at Pickens County, Alabama, as age three. Charles M. Murphy appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Charles Martin Murphy at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, as age twelve and attending school. Charles M. Murphy appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his uncle, Brainard Bardwell Montgomery at Jefferson County, Alabama, as age 23 and a bookkeeper.

     Virginia Bardwell Murphy was born on 2 August 1908 at Alabama. She was the daughter of Charles Martin Murphy and Martha "Mattie" Sanders Montgomery. Virginia Bardwell Murphy appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, Charles Martin Murphy at Pickens County, Alabama, as age one year eight months. Virginia Bardwell Murphy appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, Charles Martin Murphy at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, as age eleven and attending school. Virginia Bardwell Murphy suffered the death of her father, Charles Martin Murphy on 27 January 1949 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama. Virginia Bardwell Murphy suffered the death of her mother, Martha "Mattie" Sanders (Montgomery) Murphy on 18 October 1965 at Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama. Virginia Bardwell Murphy was a librarian for the University of Houston at Houston, Harris County, Texas. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Clanton, Alabama.

Virginia Bardwell Murphy died on 12 July 1995 at Hanover House, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 86. Visitation was held on 13 July 1995 at Aliceville from 7 to 8:30 pm at the home of her brother Samuel E Murphy. She was buried on 14 July 1995 at Oak Grove Franconia Cemetery, Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama; with graveside services at 10:30 am officiated by Rev Tom Kay Jr. Stabler-Robbins Funeral of Aliceville was in charge of arrangements.

     Elizabeth "Betty" Steele Murphy was born on 6 July 1910 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Charles Martin Murphy and Martha "Mattie" Sanders Montgomery. Elizabeth "Betty" Steele Murphy appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, Charles Martin Murphy at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, as age nine and attending school. Elizabeth "Betty" Steele Murphy appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Charles Martin Murphy at Pickens County, Alabama, as age nineteen and attending school. Elizabeth "Betty" Steele (Murphy) Mullins suffered the death of her father, Charles Martin Murphy on 27 January 1949 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama. Elizabeth "Betty" Steele Murphy married John Durwood Mullins. Elizabeth "Betty" Steele (Murphy) Mullins was widowed with the death of her husband, John Durwood Mullins on 20 November 1960 at Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama. Her Social Security Number was 416-62-0831 issued 1962 at Alabama. Elizabeth "Betty" Steele (Murphy) Mullins suffered the death of her mother, Martha "Mattie" Sanders (Montgomery) Murphy on 18 October 1965 at Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama.

Elizabeth "Betty" Steele (Murphy) Mullins died on 28 December 1991 at Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama, at age 81. She was buried at Clanton Cemetery, Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama.

     Samuel Elmore Murphy was born on 30 March 1912 at Alabama. He was the son of Charles Martin Murphy and Martha "Mattie" Sanders Montgomery. Samuel Elmore Murphy appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Charles Martin Murphy at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, as age seven. Samuel Elmore Murphy appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Charles Martin Murphy at Pickens County, Alabama, as age eighteen and attending school. Samuel Elmore Murphy suffered the death of his father, Charles Martin Murphy on 27 January 1949 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama. Samuel Elmore Murphy married Sara (Floyd) Millsap circa 1958. Samuel Elmore Murphy suffered the death of his daughter, Sara Louise Murphy on 6 April 1964. Samuel Elmore Murphy suffered the death of his mother, Martha "Mattie" Sanders (Montgomery) Murphy on 18 October 1965 at Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama. Samuel Elmore Murphy suffered the death of his sister, Virginia Bardwell Murphy on 12 July 1995 at Hanover House, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

Samuel Elmore Murphy died on 20 November 1997 at Alabama at age 85. He was buried at Oak Grove Franconia Cemetery, Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama.

     William Hunter Montgomery was born on 5 March 1878 at Greene County, Alabama. He was the son of David Milton Montgomery and Virginia "Jennie" Bardwell. William Hunter Montgomery died on 1 August 1879 at Greene County, Alabama, at age 1. He was buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Pleasant Ridge, Greene County, Alabama; inscription on back of marker reads "We Loved Him."

     Brainard Bardwell Montgomery was born on 24 February 1881 at Pleasant Ridge, Greene County, Alabama. He was the son of David Milton Montgomery and Virginia "Jennie" Bardwell. Brainard Bardwell Montgomery married Ida Freida Zavelo circa 1911. Brainard Bardwell Montgomery was a self employed merchant in September 1918 at Mulga, Jefferson County, Alabama. He registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 at Jefferson County, Alabama. He was described as being tall and slender with grey eyes and black hair. He lived in 1928 at Birmingham, Alabama. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Jefferson County, Alabama; enumerated 11 April. Bainard Montgomery was enumerated as age 49, head of household and a manager of a retail grocery. He owned a radio set and his home which was valued at $6000. Ida Montgomery was enumerated as his wife, age 37 and the proprietor of a retail dry goods store. Montgomery children included in the household were; William age sixteen, Virginia age eleven and Hunter age nine. Also included in the household was Bainard's nephew, Charles Murphy age 23. He and Ida Freida (Zavelo) Montgomery lived between 1 April 1935 and 1 April 1940 at 421 Valley Road, Fairfield, Jefferson County, Alabama. Brainard Bardwell Montgomery was unemployed for 31 weeks but had been the manager of a retail grocery on 2 January 1940 at Fairfield, Jefferson County, Alabama. He had worked 29 weeks during 1939, earning $1,160. He appeared on the census of 1940 at Jefferson County, Alabama; enumerated 2 April. Brainard Montgomery was enumerated as the 59 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $4,000. Ida Montgomery was enumerated as his 47 year old wife. They had both completed 4 years of high school, neither was working but both claimed other income. One daughter was enumerated as Virginia age 21 and attending college. Two sons was enumerated as William age 26, had completed high school and Hunter age 19 was attending college. All three were working. He was widowed with the death of his wife, Ida Freida (Zavelo) Montgomery on 16 January 1954.

Brainard Bardwell Montgomery died on 23 January 1960 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 78. He was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Roy Rupert Montgomery was born on 22 September 1884 at Greene County, Alabama. He was the son of David Milton Montgomery and Virginia "Jennie" Bardwell. Roy Rupert Montgomery lived with his mother, Virginia (Bardwell) Montgomery in June 1900 at Pleasant Ridge, Greene County, Alabama. Roy Rupert Montgomery appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his mother, Virginia (Bardwell) Montgomery at Greene County, Alabama, as age 16, single, and working as a salesman. Roy Rupert Montgomery married Ella Cleveland Fridelle on 3 June 1906 at Ensley, Jefferson County, Alabama. Roy Rupert Montgomery was working for wages as the manager of a general store in 1910 at Jefferson County, Alabama. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Jefferson County, Alabama; enumerated 3 May. Roy R Montgomery was enumerated as the 25 year old head of household and renting the family's lodgings. Celeva Montgomery was enumerated as his 25 year old wife and she was the mother of two children, both living. A first marriage for both, they had been married four years. Two daughters were enumerated as Elizabeth age two and Ruth age one year, nine months. A 14 year old female boarder doing housework for wages was enumerated as Evie Fisher. He was the store manager for Kaul Lumber Company in 1918 at Kaulton, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, and was described as being tall and of medium build with blue eyes and dark hair. He listed his nearest relative as his wife Ella Cleveland Montgomery. He was the manager of a grocery store working for wages in 1920 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama; enumerated 16 January. R R Montgomery was enumerated as the 36 year old head of household and he was renting the family's home. [Mrs] R R Montgomery was enumerated as his 36 year old wife. Two daughters were enumerated as Elizabeth age 12 and Ruth age 11. Both were attending school. One son was enumerated as Milton age 4 years, 11 months. He was the secretary-treasurer and manager of Montgomery and Horton Inc in 1922 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He and Ella Cleveland (Fridelle) Montgomery lived in 1922 at 1434 10th Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Roy Rupert Montgomery lived in 1928 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He and Ella Cleveland (Fridelle) Montgomery lived in April 1930 at 2113 7th Street, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Roy Rupert Montgomery was the manager of a chain grocery store in April 1930 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama; enumerated 5 April. Roy R Montgomery was enumerated as the 44 year old head of household, he owned a radio, and was paying $50 monthly rent for the family's home. Mrs Cleveland Montgomery was enumerated as his 44 year old wife. One daughter was enumerated as Ruth age 21, single, and attending school. One son was enumerated as Milton age 15, attending school, and working for wages as a helper in a chain store. One roomer was enumerated as Miss Pearl Parr, age 57 and single. He and Ella Cleveland (Fridelle) Montgomery lived on 1 April 1935 at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Roy Rupert Montgomery and Ella Cleveland (Fridelle) Montgomery lived in April 1940 at 5th Street East, Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama. Roy Rupert Montgomery was the manager of Hill Grocery Company in April 1940 at Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama. He and Ella Cleveland (Fridelle) Montgomery appeared on the census of 1940 at Cullman County, Alabama; enumerated 13 April. Roy R Montgomery was enumerated as the 55 year old head of household, paying $23 rent. Elea Montgomery was enumerated as his 55 year old wife and she supplied their information to the enumerator. Roy had completed his education at 8th grade and Elea had completed four years of college. Roy had worked 52 weeks during 1939, earning $1,300. The week before the census he had worked 72 hours. Roy Rupert Montgomery and Ella Cleveland (Fridelle) Montgomery lived in 1942 at 817 Hillviey [Hillview], Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. Roy Rupert Montgomery was a salesman for Sears in 1942 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. He and Ella Cleveland (Fridelle) Montgomery lived in 1946 at 2115 Eastwood Avenue, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

Roy Rupert Montgomery died on 25 May 1946 at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, at age 61. He was buried at Jacksonville City Cemetery, Jacksonville, Calhoun County, Alabama.

     William B. Somerville was born in November 1847 at Alabama. He married Mary A. "Mollie" Archibald, daughter of Thomas P. Archibald and Sarah Isabella Nason, circa 1875. William B. Somerville appeared on the census of 1880 at Pickens County, Alabama; enumerated 5 June. W. B. Somerville was enumerated as age 32, head of household and a merchant. Mary A. Somerville was enumerated as age 25 and keeping house. Somerville children were enumerated as C. Maude age three and Thomas H. age one. Also included in the household were; M. A. Archibald, an 82 year old widow and Jno. A. Somerville, a 22 year old clerk and bookeeper. He was a farmer between 1900 and 1920 at Pickens County, Alabama. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Pickens County, Alabama; enumerated 29 June. Wm. B. Somerville was enumerated as age 52, head of household and a farmer. He owned his farm free of mortgage, which was listed as number 364 on the farm schedule. Mary A. Somerville was enumerated as his wife, age 45 and the mother of seven children with five living. Somerville children enumerated in the household were; Maud C. age 23, Thos. N. age 21, William N. age 18, Mary E. age 13 and Sara Glenn age nine. Also living in the household was William's sister-in-law, Margaret E. Archibald. Interestingly, William B. Somerville was the enumerator. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Pickens County, Alabama; enumerated 21 April. William B. Somerville was enumerated as head of household and a farmer. He owned his farm, listed as number 426 on the farm schedule, free of mortgage. Mollie Somerville was enumerated as his wife, age 55 and the mother of seven children with five living. Daughters living in the household were Maud age 33, Ellie age 23 and Sarah age 19. Sons living in the household were Thomas H. age 30 and Wiillie age 28. Also included in the household was William's sister-in-law, Elizabeth Archibald age 50. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Pickens County, Alabama; enumerated 27 January. William B Sommerville was enumerated as the 71 year old head of household and he owned his farm free of mortgage. Mary A Sommerville was enumerated as his 65 year old wife. Three daughters were enumerated as Maud age 40, Mary E age 31 and Sarah G age 25. Three were single and working as public school teachers. Also enumerated in the household was William's sister-in-law, Bettie Archibald, age 60 and widowed. He died in 1927.

     Clara Maude Somerville was born on 17 September 1876 at Pickens County, Alabama. She was the daughter of William B. Somerville and Mary A. "Mollie" Archibald. Clara Maude Somerville appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of William B. Somerville at Pickens County, Alabama, as C. Maude age three. Clara Maude Somerville appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her father, William B. Somerville at Pickens County, Alabama, as Maud C. age 23 and a teacher. Clara Maude Somerville appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, William B. Somerville at Pickens County, Alabama, as Maud age 33 and a public school teacher. Clara Maude Somerville was a public school teacher in 1920 at Franconia, Pickens County, Alabama. She appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, William B. Somerville at Pickens County, Alabama, as Maud Sommerville, age 40, single, and a teacher.

Clara Maude Somerville suffered the death of her father, William B. Somerville in 1927. Clara Maude Somerville appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her mother, Mary (Archibald) Somerville at Pickens County, Alabama, as Maud A Sommerville age 50, single, and a teacher. Clara Maude Somerville suffered the death of her mother, Mary (Archibald) Somerville on 28 July 1937 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama. Clara Maude Somerville appeared on the census of 1940 at Pickens County, Alabama; enumerated 2 May. Maude Somerville was enumerated as the 63 year old head of household and she owned her home valued at $2,000. She had completed her education with 4 years of college. Enumerated as members of the household were her sister Sarah, a 49 year old school teacher and her aunt, 83 year old Margaret Elizabeth Archibald. Thomas Somerville and his wife Margaret were enumerated on lines 47 and 48 of the 1940 census. Thomas' sisters Maude and Sarah Somerville and his aunt Margaret Elizabeth Archibald were enumerated on lines 49, 50, and 51. It appears the two households were living next to each other.
She suffered the death of her brother, Thomas Henry Somerville on 23 February 1943 at Henalle, Pickens County, Alabama.

Clara Maude Somerville died on 3 August 1958 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama, at age 81. She was buried at Oak Grove Franconia Cemetery, Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama.

     Thomas Henry Somerville was born on 10 May 1879 at Pickens County, Alabama. He was the son of William B. Somerville and Mary A. "Mollie" Archibald. Thomas Henry Somerville appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of William B. Somerville at Pickens County, Alabama, as Thomas H. age one. Thomas Henry Somerville appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father, William B. Somerville at Pickens County, Alabama, as Thos. N. age 21 and had attended school for nine months of the year. Thomas Henry Somerville appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, William B. Somerville at Pickens County, Alabama, as age 30 and the proprietor of a furniture store. Thomas Henry Somerville married Margaret Lee circa 1914 at Alabama. Thomas Henry Somerville registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 at Carrollton, Pickens County, Alabama, and was described as being short, of medium build with blue eyes and auburn hair. He stated his occupation as bookkeeper for "Aliceville Oil & Mfy Co." He was a bookkeeper in a cotton oil mill between 1920 and 1930 at Pickens County, Alabama. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Pickens County, Alabama; enumerated 27 January. Thoma H Sommerville was enumerated as the 37 year old head of household and he owned his home, free of mortgage. Margrat Sommerville was enumerated as his 28 year old wife. One son was enumerated as Robt C Sommerville age one year, six months. He suffered the death of his father, William B. Somerville in 1927. Thomas Henry Somerville suffered the death of his son, Robert Calhoun Somerville on 1 January 1928 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama. Thomas Henry Somerville and Margaret (Lee) Somerville appeared on the census of 1930 at Pickens County, Alabama; enumerated 29 April. Thomas H Sommerville was enumerated as the 46 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $3,600. Margaret Sommerville was enumerated as his 41 year old wife. Thomas Henry Somerville suffered the death of his mother, Mary (Archibald) Somerville on 28 July 1937 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama. Thomas Henry Somerville was a farmer in May 1940 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama. He and Margaret (Lee) Somerville appeared on the census of 1940 at Pickens County, Alabama; enumerated 2 May. Thomas H Somerville was enumerated as the 56 year old head of household with a four year high school education. Margaret Somerville was enumerated as his 50 year old wife with a four year college education. They owned their home valued at $500. Thomas Somerville and his wife Margaret were enumerated on lines 47 and 48 of the 1940 census. Thomas' sisters Maude and Sarah Somerville and his aunt Margaret Elizabeth Archibald were enumerated on lines 49, 50, and 51. It appears the two households were living next to each other.


Thomas Henry Somerville died on 23 February 1943 at Henalle, Pickens County, Alabama, at age 63. He was buried at Oak Grove Franconia Cemetery, Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama.

     William Hood Somerville was born on 13 July 1881 at Alabama. He was the son of William B. Somerville and Mary A. "Mollie" Archibald. William Hood Somerville appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father, William B. Somerville at Pickens County, Alabama, as William N. age 18 and had attended school for eight months of the year. William Hood Somerville appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, William B. Somerville at Pickens County, Alabama, as Willie age 28 and a bookkeeper for a hardware store. William Hood Somerville and Lucy Willie Grover obtained a marriage license on 12 June 1911 at Catham County, North Carolina. William Hood Somerville married Lucy Willie Grover on 14 June 1911 at Gulf Township, Catham County, North Carolina, with the ceremony performed by minister A.E. Grover and witnessed by Sadie L Grover and Mary A Grover. William Hood Somerville was a bookkeeper for Murphy, Stringfellow & Cunningham in September 1918 at Aliceville, Alabama. He registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 at Carrollton, Pickens County, Alabama, and was described as being tall and slender with gray eyes and dark hair. He was a bookkeeper for a department store in 1920 at Aliceville, North Carolina. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Pickens County, Alabama; enumerated 13 January. William H Sommerville was enumerated as the 38 year old head of household and he owned his home free of mortgage. Lucy W Sommerville was enumerated as his 34 year old wife. Two sons were enumerated as William L age seven and Dwight G age five. Two daughters were enumerated as Sadie L age three years, three months and Mary A age nine months. He and Lucy W (Grover) Somerville lived in 1930 at East Enid Road, Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama. William Hood Somerville was a bookkeeper for a retail hardware store between 1930 and 1940 at Aliceville, Alabama. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Pickens County, Alabama; enumerated 2 April. William H Summerville was enumerated as the 48 year old head of household. He owned a radio and his home valued at $5,500. Lucy G. Summerville was enumerated as his 44 year old wife. Three sons were enumerated as William E age 18, Dwight G age 16, and Richard V age 9. Four daughters were enumerated as Sadie L age 13, Mary A age 11, Lucy M age 6 and Margaret L age 1 year, 6 months. He appeared on the census of 1940 at Pickens County, Alabama; enumerated 27 April. William H Somerville was enumerated as the 59 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $2,000. He had worked 52 weeks during 1939, earning $1,200. Lucy G Somerville was enumerated as his 55 year old wife and she supplied the family's information to the enumerator. William had completed his education with 4 years of high school and Lucy had completed 4 years of college. One son was enumerated as Richard age 18 with four years of high school. Three daughters were enumerated as Mary age 21, Lucy age 15 and Margaret age 11. He was widowed with the death of his wife, Lucy W (Grover) Somerville on 24 November 1960 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama.

William Hood Somerville died on 29 April 1961 at Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama, at age 79. He was buried at Oak Grove Franconia Cemetery, Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama.

     Minnie E Lamb married Adrian C. Thomas, son of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Nason, on 29 November 1898 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Minnie (Lamb) Thomas and Adrian C. Thomas lived before May 1908 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Minnie (Lamb) Thomas was widowed with the death of Adrian C. Thomas on 12 May 1908 at Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Catherine Thomas was born circa 1900. She was the daughter of Adrian C. Thomas and Minnie E Lamb. Catherine Thomas lived with Adrian C. Thomas and Minnie (Lamb) Thomas before May 1908 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Catherine Thomas married (?) Pomroy.

     (?) Pomroy married Catherine Thomas, daughter of Adrian C. Thomas and Minnie E Lamb.

     Willie Hall Williams was born on 31 August 1876 at Mississippi. He was the son of John Joseph Williams and Martha Ann Elizabeth "Lit" Owens. Willie Hall Williams appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of John Joseph Williams at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Willie age two. Willie Hall Williams married Mattie Whitten on 5 March 1899 at Charleston, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. Willie Hall Williams appeared on the census of 1900 at Tallahatchie County, Mississippi; enumerated 2 June. Willie Williams was enumerated as age 22, head of household and a farmer. Mattie Williams was enumerated as his wife, age 23. They owned their farm, listed as number 378 on the farm schedule, free of mortgage. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 15 April. W. H. Williams was enumerated as age 32, head of household and a farmer. He owned his farm which was listed as number 11 on the farm schedule. Mattie Williams was enumerated as his wife, age 33 and the mother of four children with one living. Included in the household were one son, Vernon age seven and a 66 year old, Black farm laborer, Will Beal. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 14 January. W. H. Williams was enumerated as age 42, head of household and a carpenter. Mattie Williams was enumerated as his wife, age 43. They owned their home free of mortgage. Williams children included in the household were; Vernon age seventeen, William age nine and Virginia age six. Also living with the family was a nephew, John Whitten age twelve and a boarder, Kate Sadler. He and Mattie (Whitten) Williams lived in January 1920 at 147 Poplar Street, Grenada, Mississippi. Willie Hall Williams appeared on the census of 1930 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 8 April. Will H. Williams was enumerated as age 50, head of household and a farmer. Mattie O. Williams was enumerated as his wife, age 51. Included in the household was a son, William age nineteen and a daughter, Virginia age sixteen. Also living in the same dwelling and paying $12 monthly rent was Vernon Williams age 27, his wife, Gola age 24 and his daughters, Jane age two years six months and Betty S. age one year two months. He and Mattie (Whitten) Williams lived in April 1940 at Highway 7, Grenada County, Mississippi; on their farm. Willie Hall Williams appeared on the census of 1940 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 19 April. Willie H Williams was enumerated as the 59 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $1,500. Mattie M Williams was enumerated as his 60 year old wife and she supplied the family's information to the enumerator. Willie had completed eighth grade and Mattie had completed two years of high school. One son was enumerated as William O age 29. Josephine Williams was enumerated as age 28 and the daughter-in-law of the head of household. Two grandsons were enumerated as W Owens Williams age nine and Jack M Williams age one. One granddaughter was enumerated as Joe Ellen Williams age five. W. H. Williams lost his eyesight about 1946. He and Mattie (Whitten) Williams moved in 1947 to 918 Breedlove, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; to live with their daughter. Willie Hall Williams was widowed with the death of Mattie (Whitten) Williams on 1 October 1949 at 918 Breedlove, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Willie Hall Williams was a Methodist. He died on 19 December 1959 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 83; at the home of his daughter, "after a prolonged illness of blindness and inability to walk." He was buried on 20 December 1959 at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; officiated by Rev. Roy Honeycutt of Kansas City and with local arrangements by Garner Brothers Funeral Home.

     Mattie Whitten was born on 1 November 1876 at Cascilla, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi; the daughter of John Whitten and Fannie Taylor. She was educated at Grenada College, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. She married Willie Hall Williams, son of John Joseph Williams and Martha Ann Elizabeth "Lit" Owens, on 5 March 1899 at Charleston, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. Mattie (Whitten) Williams appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Willie Hall Williams at Tallahatchie County, Mississippi; enumerated 2 June. Willie Williams was enumerated as age 22, head of household and a farmer. Mattie Williams was enumerated as his wife, age 23. They owned their farm, listed as number 378 on the farm schedule, free of mortgage. Mattie (Whitten) Williams appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Willie Hall Williams at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 15 April. W. H. Williams was enumerated as age 32, head of household and a farmer. He owned his farm which was listed as number 11 on the farm schedule. Mattie Williams was enumerated as his wife, age 33 and the mother of four children with one living. Included in the household were one son, Vernon age seven and a 66 year old, Black farm laborer, Will Beal. Mattie (Whitten) Williams appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Willie Hall Williams at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 14 January. W. H. Williams was enumerated as age 42, head of household and a carpenter. Mattie Williams was enumerated as his wife, age 43. They owned their home free of mortgage. Williams children included in the household were; Vernon age seventeen, William age nine and Virginia age six. Also living with the family was a nephew, John Whitten age twelve and a boarder, Kate Sadler. Mattie (Whitten) Williams and Willie Hall Williams lived in January 1920 at 147 Poplar Street, Grenada, Mississippi. Mattie (Whitten) Williams appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Willie Hall Williams at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 8 April. Will H. Williams was enumerated as age 50, head of household and a farmer. Mattie O. Williams was enumerated as his wife, age 51. Included in the household was a son, William age nineteen and a daughter, Virginia age sixteen. Also living in the same dwelling and paying $12 monthly rent was Vernon Williams age 27, his wife, Gola age 24 and his daughters, Jane age two years six months and Betty S. age one year two months. Mattie (Whitten) Williams and Willie Hall Williams lived in April 1940 at Highway 7, Grenada County, Mississippi; on their farm. Mattie (Whitten) Williams appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Willie Hall Williams at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 19 April. Willie H Williams was enumerated as the 59 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $1,500. Mattie M Williams was enumerated as his 60 year old wife and she supplied the family's information to the enumerator. Willie had completed eighth grade and Mattie had completed two years of high school. One son was enumerated as William O age 29. Josephine Williams was enumerated as age 28 and the daughter-in-law of the head of household. Two grandsons were enumerated as W Owens Williams age nine and Jack M Williams age one. One granddaughter was enumerated as Joe Ellen Williams age five. Mattie (Whitten) Williams and Willie Hall Williams moved in 1947 to 918 Breedlove, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; to live with their daughter. Mattie (Whitten) Williams was a Methodist from childhood. She died on 1 October 1949 at 918 Breedlove, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 72; of cerebral apoplexy, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lee Tune. Funeral services were held at Garner Brothers Funeral Home, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; officiated by Rev. W. L. Pearson, pastor of the Methodist Church. She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     David Vernon Williams was born on 11 August 1902 at Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of Willie Hall Williams and Mattie Whitten. David Vernon Williams appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, Willie Hall Williams at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Vernon, age seven and attending school. David Vernon Williams appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Willie Hall Williams at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age seventeen and attending school. David Vernon Williams married Gola M (?) circa 1926. David Vernon Williams appeared on the census of 1930 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 8 April. Vernon Williams was enumerated as age 27, head of household and an account manager for a compress. Gola Williams was enumerated as his wife, age 24 and an out of work book keeper for a compress. Included in the household were two daughters, Jane age two years six months and Betty S. age one year two months. The family was paying $12 monthly rent for their lodging with the family of his father, Will H. Williams.

David Vernon Williams and Gola M (?) Williams lived in April 1940 at 122 College Boulevard, Grenada, Mississippi. David Vernon Williams was the manager of a cotton compress in 1940 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1940 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 12 April. D Vernon Williams was enumerated as the 37 year old head of household and he owned his home valued at $5,000. He had worked 52 weeks during 1939, earning $2,400. Glonia Williams was enumerated as his 33 year old wife and she supplied the family's information to the enumerator. D Vernon had completed one year of college and Glonia had completed 4 years of high school. Two daughters were enumerated as Jane age 12 and Betty Sue age 11. His Social Security Number was 425-01-5439 issued before 1951 at Mississippi. He was retired circa 1962; from Federal Compress after 42 years of employment. He was a Mason and a Shriner. He was a Methodist.

David Vernon Williams died on 4 May 1967 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 64; at his home after an extended illness. Researcher's Note: David Vernon Williams' daughters are listed in his obituary as Mrs. Roy Honeycutt of Kansas City, MO and Mrs. Jimmy Mitchell of Memphis. Funeral services were held on 6 May 1967 at Garner Brothers Funeral Home, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 3 p.m., officiated by Rev. Bob Leavell. He was buried on 6 May 1967 at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     William Owens Williams was born on 23 August 1910 at Mississippi. He was the son of Willie Hall Williams and Mattie Whitten. William Owens Williams appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Willie Hall Williams at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age nine and attending school. William Owens Williams appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Willie Hall Williams at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age nineteen. William Owens Williams married Josephine Ellen Whitehead on 20 April 1930 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. William Owens Williams appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of his father, Willie Hall Williams at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age 29, with three years of high school and working on the family farm. His mother Mattie, wife Josephine, sons W Owens and Jack M and daughter Joe Ellen were also enumerated as members of the household. William Owens Williams was a member of the Tie Plant Methodist Church. He was "employed in the maintenance department of Lyon, Inc at Grenada County, Mississippi.

William Owens Williams died on 1 January 1964 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 53; in an auto wreck three miles west of Holcomb. Funeral services were held on 3 January 1964 at Garner Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 10 o'clock, officiated by the Rev. O. H. Scott. He was buried on 3 January 1964 at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Virginia Rivers Williams was born on 11 August 1913 at Grenada County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Willie Hall Williams and Mattie Whitten. Virginia Rivers Williams appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, Willie Hall Williams at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age six and attending school. Virginia Rivers Williams appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Willie Hall Williams at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age sixteen and attending school. Virginia Rivers Williams married Elbert Lee Tune between 1940 and 1947. Her Social Security Number was 425-05-7721 issued before 1951 at Mississippi. Virginia Rivers (Williams) Tune was widowed with the death of her husband, Elbert Lee Tune in August 1982 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Virginia Rivers (Williams) Tune died in December 1995 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 82. She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; Interior East Aisle.

     Joseph Whitten Williams was born after 1900. He was the son of Willie Hall Williams and Mattie Whitten. Joseph Whitten Williams died before 1910.

     Rue Harold Williams died before 1900. He was born before 1900. He was the son of Willie Hall Williams and Mattie Whitten.

     Grace F Martin was born circa 1895 at Virginia. She was a registered nurse. She married Percy Elisha Duggins, son of Joseph S. Duggins and Leah Hugh Ella Owens, on 30 August 1917 at District of Columbia. Grace F (Martin) Duggins and Percy Elisha Duggins lived in April 1930 at 3538 Pierce Sreet, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Grace F (Martin) Duggins appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Percy Elisha Duggins at San Francisco County, California; enumerated 3 April. Major Percy Duggin was enumerated as age 39, head of household and a military surgeon. Grace Duggin was enumerated as his wife, age 35. Included in the household was a daughter, Virginia A. Duggin age nine. The Duggins family was paying $70 a month rent for their quarters at 3538 Pierce Street. Grace F (Martin) Duggins and Percy Elisha Duggins lived in June 1961 at 2354 North Quincy Street, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.

Grace F (Martin) Duggins died on 28 June 1961 at Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia; at her home. Funeral services were held on 30 June 1961 at Walter Reed Chapel, Washington, District of Columbia; at 11 a.m. She was buried at Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia; with a private service.

     Virginia Anna Duggins was born circa 1921 at Washington, D. C.. She was the daughter of Percy Elisha Duggins and Grace F Martin. Virginia Anna Duggins lived with her parents, Percy Elisha Duggins and Grace F (Martin) Duggins in April 1930 at 3538 Pierce Sreet, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Virginia Anna Duggins appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Percy Elisha Duggins at San Francisco County, California, as age nine and attending school. Virginia Anna Duggins suffered the death of her mother, Grace F (Martin) Duggins on 28 June 1961 at Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia. Virginia Anna Duggins suffered the death of her father, Percy Elisha Duggins on 18 June 1965 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia.

Virginia Anna Duggins died on 8 September 2012 at Albemarle County, Virginia.

     Carrie Hill married Hugh Edward Duggins, son of Joseph S. Duggins and Leah Hugh Ella Owens, on 22 March 1914 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Carrie (Hill) Duggins appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Hugh Edward Duggins at Shelby County, Tennessee; enumerated 11 April. Hugh E. Duggins was enumerated as age 38, head of household and a pharmacist. Carrie M. Duggins was enumerated as his wife, age 38 and a pharmacist. They owned a radio set and their home at 541 Highland, valued at $8500, free of mortgage.

     Blanche Hurley married Hugh Edward Duggins, son of Joseph S. Duggins and Leah Hugh Ella Owens.

     Louis Harvey Harris was born on 22 October 1884 at Cascilla, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. He was educated at Grenada College, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. He married Annie Laura Owens, daughter of Richard Nason Owens and Eliza Bascom Lake, on 20 July 1907 at Charleston, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi; at the home of the Baptist minister, Rev. Rocket. Louis Harvey Harris appeared on the census of 1910 at Tallahatchie County, Mississippi; enumerated 4 May. Harvey Harris was enumerated as age 25, head of household and a retail merchant. Annie L. Harris was enumerated as his wife, age 26 and the mother of two children, both living. They owned their home with a mortgage. Included in the household were a son, Lewis age two and a daughter, Margaret age five months. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Tallahatchie County, Mississippi; enumerated 17 May. L. H. Harris was enumerated as age 37, head of household and a farmer. His farm was listed as number 270 on the farm schedule. Annie Laura Harris was enumerated as his wife, age 37. Harris children included in the household were; Margaret L. age ten, [son name unreadable] age seven, Harvey R. age six, Thomas age three. He and Annie Laura (Owens) Harris moved in 1928 to Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi; from Charleston. Louis Harvey Harris was the owner of a grocery store between 1928 and 1939 at Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi. He and Annie Laura (Owens) Harris lived on 28 August 1933 at Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi; at the time of their daughter, Margaret's death. Louis Harvey Harris and Thomas Lloyd "Dooley" Harris "operated a Western Auto Store" between 1939 and 1959 at Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi. Louis Harvey Harris and Thomas Lloyd "Dooley" Harris "opened the Harris Supply Store" in 1959 at Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi. L. H. Harris was "a Mason. He was a sportsman and a gardener. He was a former Justice of the Peace and had served a number of years on the local School Board. He was a colonel on the staff of former Governor Coleman." Louis Harvey Harris was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Louis Harvey Harris died on 15 October 1966 at Batesville Hospital, Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi, at age 81; at 6:30 a.m. Funeral services were held on 16 October 1966 at Dickins Funeral Home, Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi; at 3:30 p.m., officiated by Rev. J. R. Davis. He was buried on 16 October 1966 at Magnolia Cemetery, Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi.

     Ida May Fitzpatrick married David William Owens, son of Richard Nason Owens and Eliza Bascom Lake, on 3 December 1916 at Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi; with the ceremony performed by the Rev. H. M. King in the home of the bride's mother.

     Richard Nason Jones was born on 16 July 1922. She was the daughter of Joseph Collins Jones and Margaret Judson Owens. Richard Nason Jones also went by the name of Dick Yates. Her father, Joseph Collins Jones died on 24 November 1934. She and Margaret Judson Owens moved in 1936 to Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; to live "in the old Owens home" with Margaret's sister Lida Lake Owens. Richard Nason Jones married Jack Addison Yates on 2 November 1942 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Her Social Security Number was 427-44-7751 issued before 1951.
The Owens family must have been having problems with trespassers on their land as on 25 October 1956, The Grenada County Weekly published two notices. The first read: "All our land in beat one, west of Grenada on Holcomb road posted against all forms of trespassing, No shooting, cutting trees or throwing bottles allowed on above land." This notice was signed by Mrs. Jack Yates, Mrs. L. H. Harris and Miss Lida Owens. The second notice signed by "The children of J. H. Owens" read: "The 500 acres of land in Beat One known as the J. H. and D. T. Owens places are hereby posted against hunting and all forms of trespass. No one in Grenada County has the authority to give you permission to hunt on this land." Richard "Dick" Nason (Jones) Yates held membership in 20th Century Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She worked with the Children of the American Revolution on the state level at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. She was a member of the Lakewood Independent Methodist Church. She was widowed with the death of Jack Addison Yates on 29 January 1976 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

Richard "Dick" Nason (Jones) Yates died on 3 March 1976 at Grenada County Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 53; after an extended illness. Funeral services were held on 4 March 1976 at Garner Funeral Home Chapel, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Sam Stanley officiating. She was buried on 4 March 1976 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with Garner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Morris hubbard, H. E. Carty, Dr. Bernard Hunt, Charles Leflora, John Ed Murray and Jack McClure.

     Robert Milling Nason was born on 12 June 1852 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; eight miles west of Grenada. He was the son of Richard Jabez Nason and Jane McDowell. Robert Milling Nason appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Richard Jabez Nason at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as Robert age eight and had attended school within the year. Robert Milling Nason appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Richard Jabez Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age sixteen and being at school. Researcher's Note: This researcher believes that the ages of Richard and Robert were switched on the 1870 census. Other information found to date has Robert's birth year as 1852, which would have made him 18 on the 1870 census. Robert Milling Nason was a Presbyterian, having joined the old Hope Presbyterian Church at about age twenty. When that church was closed, he joined the Spring Hill Methodist Church. He married Mary Ida Williams on 5 November 1873 at Grenada County, Mississippi; in her parent's home, Bellevue. Robert Milling Nason appeared on the census of 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 4 June. R. M. Nason was enumerated as head of household, age 27 and a farmer. Ida Nason, was enumerated as his wife, age 26. Include in the household were three daughters; Nora R. age six, Cora M. age four and Blanch W. age two. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 21 June. Robert M. Nason was enumerated as age 47, head of household and a farmer. Ida Nason was enumerated as his wife, age 46 and the mother of nine children with eight living. They were living on the farm they owned free of mortgage. Included in the household were two sons and five daughters. The sons were enumerated as Joe age 14, a farm laborer and Fred age 6. Both had attended school for four months. The daughters were enumerated as; Cora age 23, a school teacher; Blanche age 21, a school teacher; Jesse age 12; Lucy age 9 and Mary age one. Jesse and Lucy had attended school for four months. He was a farmer at Grenada County, Mississippi.

Robert Milling Nason died on 8 April 1909 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 56; at his home near Dubard. Funeral services were held on 9 April 1909 at Spring Hill Methodist Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; conducted by Rev. W. G. Burks. He was buried on 9 April 1909 at Spring Hill Church Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.