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     Cora McDowell Nason was born on 29 July 1876 at Grenada County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams. Cora McDowell Nason appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Robert Milling Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Cora M. Nason age four. Cora McDowell Nason appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Robert Milling Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Cora age 23 and a school teacher. Cora McDowell Nason married Andrew Jackson Scruggs on 28 December 1910 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Cora (Nason) Scruggs appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Andrew Jackson Scruggs at Carroll County, Mississippi; enumerated 4 February. A. J. Scruggs was enumerated as a 52 year old farmer. Cora Scruggs was enumerated as his 41 year old wife. Included in the household was a 19 year old daughter, Ethel Scruggs. Cora (Nason) Scruggs appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Andrew Jackson Scruggs at Carroll County, Mississippi; enumerated 12 April. A. J. Scruggs was enumerated as a 64 year old farmer. Cora Scruggs was enumerated as his 53 year old wife. Included in the household was a 50 year old servant, Mary Jackson. Cora (Nason) Scruggs was widowed with the death of Andrew Jackson Scruggs on 15 March 1947. Cora McDowell Nason was a Methodist and a member of the Holcomb Methodist Church. Cora Nason Scruggs was survived by four stepdaughters; Mrs. Ethel Lee, Mrs. Kathleen Williams both of Grenada, Mrs. Stella Weaver of Texas and Mrs. M. Taylor of Sunflower.

Cora (Nason) Scruggs died on 23 July 1974 at North Mississippi Retirement Home, Mississippi, at age 97. Funeral services were held on 24 July 1974 at Garner Funeral Home Chapel, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 11 o'clock, officiated by the Rev. B. F. Lee. She was buried on 24 July 1974 at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Andrew Jackson Scruggs was born on 27 December 1865 at Mississippi. He married Cora McDowell Nason, daughter of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams, on 28 December 1910 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Andrew Jackson Scruggs appeared on the census of 1920 at Carroll County, Mississippi; enumerated 4 February. A. J. Scruggs was enumerated as a 52 year old farmer. Cora Scruggs was enumerated as his 41 year old wife. Included in the household was a 19 year old daughter, Ethel Scruggs. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Carroll County, Mississippi; enumerated 12 April. A. J. Scruggs was enumerated as a 64 year old farmer. Cora Scruggs was enumerated as his 53 year old wife. Included in the household was a 50 year old servant, Mary Jackson. He died on 15 March 1947 at age 81. He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Blanche Williams Nason was born on 12 June 1878 at Mississippi. She was the daughter of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams. Blanche Williams Nason appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Robert Milling Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Blanch W. Nason age two. Blanche Williams Nason appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Robert Milling Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Blanche age 21 and a school teacher. Blanche Williams Nason married Graham Clark on 23 February 1905 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Blanche Williams (Nason) Clark appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Graham Clark at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 9 April. Graham Clark was enumerated as age 54, head of household and a gardener on private estates. Blanche Clark was enumerated as his wife, age 51. They owned their home on Popular Street, which was valued at $2400. Included in the household were their son Malcolm age 21, and boarders Fred Nason age 35, the Sheriff and Mary Nason age 30. Blanche Williams (Nason) Clark was widowed with the death of Graham Clark on 29 January 1953. Blanche Williams Nason was a member of the Vardaman Methodist Church. Researcher's Note: Blanche Clark's obituary states that she had two step-daughters, Mrs. Suzie Mullen and Mrs. C. B. Johnson of Holcomb. Paxton Mullen and George Mullen were listed as pallbearers.

Blanche Williams (Nason) Clark died on 18 October 1963 at Holcomb, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 85; at the home of her sister, Mrs. Cora Scruggs. Funeral services were held on 19 October 1963 at Garner Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 2 o'clock, officiated by Rev. Sims of Vardaman. She was buried on 19 October 1963 at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Graham Clark was born on 17 May 1875 at Mississippi. He married Blanche Williams Nason, daughter of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams, on 23 February 1905 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Graham Clark appeared on the census of 1930 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 9 April. Graham Clark was enumerated as age 54, head of household and a gardener on private estates. Blanche Clark was enumerated as his wife, age 51. They owned their home on Popular Street, which was valued at $2400. Included in the household were their son Malcolm age 21, and boarders Fred Nason age 35, the Sheriff and Mary Nason age 30. He died on 29 January 1953 at age 77. He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Sadie Lee Clark was born on 29 March 1906. She was the daughter of Graham Clark and Blanche Williams Nason. Sadie Lee Clark married Johnny Rufus Van Horn on 28 March 1931. At the time of her mother's death on 18 October 1963, Sadie was living in Vardaman. Sadie Lee (Clark) Van Horn was widowed with the death of her husband, Johnny Rufus Van Horn on 15 November 1967 at Vardaman, Calhoun County, Mississippi. Sadie Lee (Clark) Van Horn died on 15 September 1991 at Vardaman, Calhoun County, Mississippi, at age 85.

     Johnny Rufus Van Horn was born on 7 December 1903. He married Sadie Lee Clark, daughter of Graham Clark and Blanche Williams Nason, on 28 March 1931. Johnny Rufus Van Horn died on 15 November 1967 at Vardaman, Calhoun County, Mississippi, at age 63. He was buried at Vardaman, Calhoun County, Mississippi.

     Robert Malcolm Clark was born on 2 January 1909 at Holcomb, Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of Graham Clark and Blanche Williams Nason. Robert Malcolm Clark was graduated at Grenada, Mississippi; from Grenada High School. He appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Graham Clark at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Malcolm age 21 doing odd jobs at a filling station. Robert Malcolm Clark married Annie Pauline Webb on 1 November 1930. At the time of his mother's death on 18 October 1963, Malcolm lived in Biloxi. Robert Malcolm Clark was a technician with Taranto Amusement Company at Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was widowed with the death of Annie Pauline (Webb) Clark on 23 June 1999 at Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. Robert Malcolm Clark died on 1 July 1999 at Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, at age 90. He was buried on 3 July 1999 at Southern Memorial Park, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi; with graveside services at 4 p.m. Riemann Memorial Funeral Home of Biloxi was in charge of arrangements.

     Annie Pauline Webb was born on 19 November 1913 at Hickory Flat, Benton County, Mississippi. She was graduated at Duck Hill, Montgomery County, Mississippi; from Duck Hill High School. She married Robert Malcolm Clark, son of Graham Clark and Blanche Williams Nason, on 1 November 1930. Annie Pauline Webb held membership in "the DAR, Magna Carta Dames and the United Daughters of the Confederacy." She was a Methodist. She died on 23 June 1999 at Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, at age 85. She was buried on 25 June 1999 at Southern Memorial Park, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi; with graveside services at 4 p.m. Riemann Memorial Funeral Home of Biloxi was in charge of arrangements.

     Martha Marie Van Horn was born on 4 June 1971. She died on 1 July 1977 at age 6.

     Theresa Lyle Curd was born on 17 August 1919. She was the daughter of Emma Floy McRee. Theresa Lyle Curd died on 8 January 1920.

     John Franklin Curd was born on 9 July 1921. He was the son of Emma Floy McRee. John Franklin Curd served in the Navy during World War II. John Franklin Curd was a vice president of Lilly Company at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. John F. Curd served "on the board of the Parent Guardian Association with Arlington Developmental Center. He was also on the national board of Voice of the Retarded and the board of local chapter 2364 of American Association of Retired Persons." He was a charter member of St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church and served on the vestry.

John Franklin Curd died on 15 June 1996 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 74; of cancer. Funeral services were held on 19 June 1996 at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; at 10 a.m. He was buried on 19 June 1996 at Memory Hill Gardens, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; with arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home.

     Joel Harmon Curd Jr. was born on 3 August 1923. He was the son of Emma Floy McRee. Joel Harmon Curd Jr. died on 10 November 1924 at age 1.

     Floy Marshall Nason was born on 13 June 1880. She was the daughter of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams. Floy Marshall Nason died on 16 October 1881 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 1. She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Joseph Richard Nason was born on 26 May 1883 at Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams. Joseph Richard Nason appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Robert Milling Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Joe age 14, a farm laborer and had attended school for four months of the year. Joseph Richard Nason married Fannie Handon on 9 July 1905 at Indianola, Sunflower County, Mississippi. Joseph Richard Nason was a member of the Methodist church for several years before his death.

Joseph Richard Nason died on 2 September 1909 at near Dubard, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 26; at the home of his mother, Mrs. Robert Nason. He had "been in feeble health for several years." Funeral services were held on 3 September 1909 at Spring Hill Methodist Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; conducted by the Rev. W. G. Burks. He was buried on 3 September 1909 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; sharing a marker with Robert H. Nason who died 8 April 1909.

     Fannie Handon married Joseph Richard Nason, son of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams, on 9 July 1905 at Indianola, Sunflower County, Mississippi. Fannie (Handon) Nason died on 11 September 1965 at Indianola, Sunflower County, Mississippi.

     Fredrick Stuart Nason was born on 10 May 1894 at Mississippi. He was the son of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams. Fredrick Stuart Nason appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Robert Milling Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Fred age six and had attended school for four months of the year. Fredrick Stuart Nason appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Mary Ida (Williams) Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Fredick age fifteen and had attended school. Fredrick Stuart Nason appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Mary Ida (Williams) Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Fred age 25 and working in a plant. Fredrick Stuart Nason appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Graham Clark at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Fred Nason age 35 and the Sheriff of Grenada County. Fred Nason was a veteran of W W I. Fredrick Stuart Nason died on 12 September 1931 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 37; killed while Sheriff of Grenada County. He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Mary Robbie Nason was born on 25 December 1898 at Grenada County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams. Mary Robbie Nason appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Robert Milling Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Mary age one year. Mary Robbie Nason appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Mary Ida (Williams) Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Mary R. and had attended school. Mary Robbie Nason appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Mary Ida (Williams) Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Mary age twenty-one. Mary Robbie Nason appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Graham Clark at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Mary Nason age 30. Mary Robbie Nason was sheriff in September 1931 at Grenada County, Mississippi, appointed by the board of supervisors after the death of the former sheriff, her brother Fred Nason. Mary Nason was the first woman to serve as a sheriff in Mississippi. She married Charles Howard Abbott on 19 October 1938. Mary Robbie (Nason) Abbott was widowed with the death of Charles Howard Abbott on 19 August 1954 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Mary Robbie (Nason) Abbott lived on 23 July 1974 at Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida; at the time of her sister Cora's death. She lived on 17 September 1976 at San Antonio, Texas; at the time of her sister Jessie's death. She died on 20 April 1987 at Hertiage Health Care Center, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, at age 88. She was buried on 23 April 1987 at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with 10 a.m. graveside services officiated by Rev. Don McCain. Garner-Harper Funeral Home of Grenada was in charge of arrangements.

     Lucy Clementine Nason was born on 22 June 1890 at Grenada County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams. Lucy Clementine Nason appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Robert Milling Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Lucy age nine and had attended school for four months of the year. Lucy Clementine Nason appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Mary Ida (Williams) Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Lucy age nineteen and had attended school. Lucy Clementine Nason married James Gordon Warwick on 14 June 1916 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Lucy (Nason) Warwick appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of James Gordon Warwick at Kemper County, Mississippi; enumerated 5 and 6 January. James G. Warwick was enumerated as age 29, head of household and a high school principal. Lucy N. Warwick was enumerated as his wife, age 29 and a high school teacher. Lucy (Nason) Warwick was widowed with the death of James Gordon Warwick on 26 April 1971 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. Lucy (Nason) Warwick lived on 23 July 1974 at Donelson, Tennessee; at the time of her sister Cora's death. She lived on 17 September 1976 at Donelson, Tennessee; at the time of her sister Jessie's death. She died on 18 January 1979 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 88. She was buried on 20 January 1979 at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 11 a.m., with graveside services officiated by Dr. Roy McAlilly and with arrangements by Garner-Harper Funeral Home.

     Charles Howard Abbott was born on 16 January 1880 at Lincoln, Nebraska. He lived in 1918 at 3203 Hall Street, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; with his first wife, Mrs. Sela Hunt Abbott. He registered for the World War I draft on 11 September 1918 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, during the third registration. He entered the word "nothing" under present occupation. He was described as being of medium height and build with brown eyes and black hair. He married Mary Robbie Nason, daughter of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams, on 19 October 1938. Charles Abbott "was a charter member of Rotary in Dallas, and was induced to become a member in Grenada." Charles Abbott was described as "highly educated and devoted a lot of his life to newspaper and research work." He authored many articles about "South America with which he was extremely conversant."

Charles Howard Abbott died on 19 August 1954 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 74; at "the Abbott home on Poplar Street." He was buried on 21 August 1954 at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with Rev. Felix Sutphin in charge.

     James Gordon Warwick was born on 16 April 1890 at Carthage, Mississippi. He married Lucy Clementine Nason, daughter of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams, on 14 June 1916 at Grenada County, Mississippi. James Gordon Warwick appeared on the census of 1920 at Kemper County, Mississippi; enumerated 5 and 6 January. James G. Warwick was enumerated as age 29, head of household and a high school principal. Lucy N. Warwick was enumerated as his wife, age 29 and a high school teacher. He died on 26 April 1971 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 81. He was buried on 28 April 1971 at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with graveside services at 4 p.m. arranged by Garner Funeral Home.

     Marjorie May Warwick was born on 6 May 1920 at Mississippi. She was the daughter of James Gordon Warwick and Lucy Clementine Nason. Marjorie May Warwick died on 9 February 1962 at Arizona at age 41. She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     James Gordon Warwick Jr. was born on 1 August 1922. He was the son of James Gordon Warwick and Lucy Clementine Nason. James Gordon Warwick Jr. died on 22 March 1983 at Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia, at age 60. He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with Garner-Harper Fueral Home in charge of arrangements. His cemetery marker states, "Aviation Cadet, US Army, W W II. "

     Richard Nason Warwick was born on 19 August 1924. He was the son of James Gordon Warwick and Lucy Clementine Nason. Researcher's Note: At the time of his brother's death Richard was living in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Richard Nason Warwick died on 27 April 2001 at Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, at age 76.

     Jessie Lee Nason was born on 17 January 1888 at Grenada County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams. Jessie Lee Nason appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Robert Milling Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Jesse age 12 and had attended school for four months of the year. Jessie Lee Nason married Groce Carver on 12 February 1908 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Jessie Lee (Nason) Carver was widowed with the death of Groce Carver on 5 February 1970 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Jessie Lee (Nason) Carver lived on 23 July 1974 at Holcomb, Grenada County, Mississippi; at the time of her sister Cora's death. She was a Methodist.

Jessie Lee (Nason) Carver died on 17 September 1976 at Grenada County Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 88. Funeral services were held on 18 September 1976 at Garner Funeral Home Chapel, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 2 o'clock. She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Groce Carver was born on 17 October 1885. He married Jessie Lee Nason, daughter of Robert Milling Nason and Mary Ida Williams, on 12 February 1908 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Groce Carver died on 5 February 1970 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 84. He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Mary Olive Carver was born on 13 August 1910 at Grenada County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Groce Carver and Jessie Lee Nason. Mary Olive Carver married John Madison Brewer on 28 October 1928 at Holcomb, Grenada County, Mississippi; officiated by Rev. Mr. Wood. The 9:30 a.m. ceremony was held at the home of the bride's parents. "The bridal pair left immediately after the ceremony in their automobile for Jackson and the Mississippi coast." Mary Olive (Carver) Brewer and John Madison Brewer lived in November 1928 at Coffeeville, Yalobusha County, Mississippi.

Mary Olive (Carver) Brewer died on 11 March 1990 at age 79. She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Robert Hammons Carver was born on 5 March 1913. He was the son of Groce Carver and Jessie Lee Nason. Robert Hammons Carver died on 23 July 1968 at age 55. He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; marker states, "MS Sgt., Btry. B, 671 FA Btn., W W II. "

     Richard Nason Carver was born on 16 January 1916. He was the son of Groce Carver and Jessie Lee Nason. Richard Nason Carver married Bessie Louise Sink on 3 July 1943. Richard Nason Carver died on 31 March 1988 at age 72. He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Bessie Louise Sink was born on 3 September 1915 at North Carolina. She married Richard Nason Carver, son of Groce Carver and Jessie Lee Nason, on 3 July 1943. Bessie Louise (Sink) Carver died on 26 July 2004 at age 88. She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Margaret Stuart Carver was born on 13 August 1918. She was the daughter of Groce Carver and Jessie Lee Nason. Margaret Stuart Carver married Rufus Livington Varner on 13 August 1937. Margaret Stuart (Carver) Varner and Rufus Livington Varner lived on 17 September 1976 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; at the time of Margaret's mother's death. Margaret Stuart (Carver) Varner was widowed with the death of Rufus Livington Varner on 11 February 1983. Margaret Stuart (Carver) Varner died on 31 December 1993 at age 75.