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Bennie Anderson married Irene Hazel O'Neal, daughter of Elijah L. "Lige" O'Neal and Dona Alford.

Alice Virginia "Allie" Alford was born on May 15, 1895 at AR. She was the daughter of Joseph David Alford and Martha Ann Anthony.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 2, 1900; Alice was shown at age 5 as a single white female, daughter of Joseph D., born in May 1895 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. Alice Virginia "Allie" Alford married Robert Copeland.      She was enumerated with Martha Ann Anthony on the Choctaw County, AL census dated May 20, 1910; Allis L. was shown at age 15 as a single white female, daughter of Marthy, born in Oklahoma. Her parents were born in Arkansas. Her occupation was farm laborer on a home farm. She worked for a wage. She could read and write and she spoke English.

Robert Copeland was born in 1910 at Choctaw County, OK. He married Alice Virginia "Allie" Alford, daughter of Joseph David Alford and Martha Ann Anthony.

Cornelia Ann Alford was born on November 22, 1897 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of Joseph David Alford and Martha Ann Anthony.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 2, 1900; Annie was shown at age 2 as a single white female, daughter of Joseph D., born in November 1897 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with Martha Ann Anthony on the Choctaw County, AL census dated May 20, 1910; Annie was shown at age 12 as a single white female, daughter of Marthy, born in Oklahoma. Her parents were born in Arkansas. Her occupation was farm laborer on a home farm. She worked for a wage. She could neither read nor write but she spoke English. Cornelia Ann Alford married William H. Price. Cornelia Ann Alford died on January 3, 1991 at a hospital, Hot Springs, Garland County, AR, at age 93. She was buried on January 5, 1991 at Evergreen Cemetery, Paris, Lamar County, TX. The following obituary was published after January 6, 1991:      "Annie G. Price of Paris, Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 1991 in a Hot Springs hospital.      "She was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joseph David Alford and Martha Anthony Alford.      "She was the widow of W. H. Price who preceded her in death in 1946.      "She was retired from the City Steam Laundry. She was a member of the first Baptist Church of Paris, Texas and a member of the Bethany Sunday School Class.      "She is survived by several nieces and nephews.      "Services were held on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Bright-Holland Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dwight Blankenship officiating.      "Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at Paris under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home of Paris; Texas.      "Local arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home."

1. [One source shows a nickname of Cornie Ann. Another source shows her name as Annie G.].

William H. Price married Cornelia Ann Alford, daughter of Joseph David Alford and Martha Ann Anthony. William H. Price died in 1946.

Henry Monroe Alford was born on February 16, 1900 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Joseph David Alford and Martha Ann Anthony.      He was enumerated with Joseph David Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 2, 1900; Nameless was shown at age 2 months as a single white male, son of Joseph D., born in March 1900 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with Martha Ann Anthony on the Choctaw County, OK census dated May 20, 1910; Henry M. was shown at age 10 as a single white male, son of Marthy, born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He spoke English. Henry Monroe Alford died in April, 1958 at age 58.

Nealy Viola Alford was born on September 23, 1903 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of Joseph David Alford and Martha Ann Anthony.      She was enumerated with Martha Ann Anthony on the Choctaw County, AL census dated May 20, 1910; Nelia V. was shown at age 8 as a single white female, daughter of Marthy, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. Nealy Viola Alford died on September 30, 1916 at Choctaw County, OK, at age 13.

Carl Edward Alford was born on September 6, 1912 at Nimrod, Eastland County, TX. He was the son of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman.      He was enumerated with William Madison Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 21, 1920; Carl was shown at age 7 as a single white male, son of William M., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He could neither read nor write but he spoke English. He attended school within the past year. Carl Edward Alford married Eva Bernice Logan on May 16, 1934. Carl Edward Alford died on July 3, 1989 at DeQueen, AR, at age 76.

Eva Bernice Logan was born on February 22, 1904. She married Carl Edward Alford, son of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman, on May 16, 1934. Eva Bernice Logan died on April 26, 1991 at age 87.

Bessie Alford was born in 1889 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman. Bessie Alford died in 1894 at Pike County, AR. She was buried at Murfreesboro Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR.

Beulah Jane Alford was born on March 14, 1892 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman.      She was enumerated with William Madison Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 30, 1900; Beulah J. was shown at age 8 as a single white female born in March 1892 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She attended school four months in the past year. Beulah Jane Alford married James Marion Reid, son of George Washington Reid and Nancy Lou Bell. Beulah Jane Alford appeared as head of household in the census enumerated January 14, 1920 at Ehite Township, page 288a, sheet 6a, ED 97, dwelling 79, family 79, Pike County, AR. Information was found on Page 288a, sheet 6a, ED 97, Ehite Township, dwelling 79, family 79. She died on December 1, 1969 at Pike County, AR, at age 77. She was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR.

     Children of Beulah Jane Alford and James Marion Reid:

Doyle J. Reid   b. May 27, 1910, d. May 29, 1977
Earl Reid   b. June 20, 1914, d. November 2, 1993

James Marion Reid was born on October 13, 1888 at Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR. He was the son of George Washington Reid and Nancy Lou Bell. James Marion Reid married Beulah Jane Alford, daughter of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman. James Marion Reid died on July 7, 1967 at Pike County, AR, at age 78. He was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR.

     Children of James Marion Reid and Beulah Jane Alford:

Doyle J. Reid   b. May 27, 1910, d. May 29, 1977
Earl Reid   b. June 20, 1914, d. November 2, 1993

Burette Patterson Deal was born on January 3, 1895 at Eastland County, TX. He was the son of James Albert Deal and Nannie Ellen Sessions. Burette Patterson Deal married Minnie Lee Alford, daughter of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman, in 1911. [One source has marriage date as 8/13/1894 but that makes no sense since that was when Minnie was born.]. Burette Patterson Deal died on July 17, 1949 at Cisco, Eastland County, TX, at age 54. He was buried at Cisco Cemetery, Cisco, Eastland County, TX.

     Children of Burette Patterson Deal and Minnie Lee Alford:

Eura Velma Deal   b. October 25, 1911, d. April 21, 1916
Elise Alta Deal   b. December 18, 1916
Fred Milton Deal   b. August 29, 1917, d. June, 1984
James Alford Deal   b. January 13, 1920, d. March 29, 2000

Gracie Lovena Alford was born on January 1, 1897 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman.      She was enumerated with William Madison Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 30, 1900; Gracie was shown at age 3 as a single white female born in January 1897 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with William Madison Alford on the Eastland County, TX census dated April 20, 1910; Grace was shown at age 13 as a single white female, daughter of William, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She attended school within the past year.      She was enumerated with Thomas E. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 7, 1920; Grace was shown at age 22 as a single white female, cousin of Thomas E., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. Her occupation was accountant at a hardware store. She worked for a salary. She could read and write and she spoke English. Gracie Lovena Alford married John Rubin Ray, son of George Calvin Ray and Marquerite Clarende, on July 15, 1923 at Glenwood, Pike County, AR. Gracie Lovena Alford died on April 15, 1951 at Glenwood, Pike County, AR, at age 54.

John Rubin Ray was born on July 1, 1897. He was the son of George Calvin Ray and Marquerite Clarende. John Rubin Ray married Gracie Lovena Alford, daughter of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman, on July 15, 1923 at Glenwood, Pike County, AR. John Rubin Ray died on September 3, 1924 at Glenwood, Pike County, AR, at age 27.

John Moses Alford was born on December 28, 1899 at Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR. [The 1900 Pike County Census shows him to be 5 months old.]. He was the son of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman.      He was enumerated with William Madison Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 30, 1900; John M. was shown at age 5 months as a single white male born in December 1899 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with William Madison Alford on the Eastland County, TX census dated April 20, 1910; John was shown at age 10 as a single white male, son of William, born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He could read and write and he spoke English. He attended school within the past year. John Moses Alford married Doris Halliday Moore on June 15, 1922. John Moses Alford died on December 7, 1968 at Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR, at age 68. He was buried at Roselawn Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR.

Doris Halliday Moore was born on February 4, 1897 at Pawhuska, Indian Territory, OK. She married John Moses Alford, son of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman, on June 15, 1922. Doris Halliday Moore died on August 1, 1980 at Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR, at age 83. She was buried at Roselawn Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR.

Effie Mae Alford was born on September 6, 1902 at Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman.      She was enumerated with William Madison Alford on the Eastland County, TX census dated April 20, 1910; Effie was shown at age 7 as a single white female, daughter of William, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She attended school within the past year.      She was enumerated with William Madison Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 21, 1920; Effie M. was shown at age 17 as a single white female, daughter of William M., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She attended school within the past year. Effie Mae Alford married James Chester Mizzles on June 19, 1920. Effie Mae Alford died on January 31, 1989 at Odessa, Ector County, TX, at age 86.

James Chester Mizzles was born on October 16, 1895. He married Effie Mae Alford, daughter of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman, on June 19, 1920. James Chester Mizzles died on January 3, 1995 at Midland, Midland County, TX, at age 99.

Nellie Irene Alford was born on April 17, 1905 at Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman.      She was enumerated with William Madison Alford on the Eastland County, TX census dated April 20, 1910; Irene was shown at age 53 as a single white female, daughter of William, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She attended school within the past year.      She was enumerated with William Madison Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 21, 1920; Nellie I. was shown at age 14 as a single white female, daughter of William M., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She attended school within the past year. Nellie Irene Alford married William Otha Bell. Nellie Irene Alford married William Otha Bell. Nellie Irene Alford married Walter Davis. Nellie Irene Alford died on April 30, 1984 at Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR, at age 79. She was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR.

     Children of Nellie Irene Alford and William Otha Bell:

Deward Ray Bell+   b. 1923, d. January 3, 1996

William Otha Bell married Nellie Irene Alford, daughter of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta "Malissie" "Etta" Westerman.

     Children of William Otha Bell and Nellie Irene Alford:

Deward Ray Bell+   b. 1923, d. January 3, 1996

Charles L. Alford was born in 1858 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of David Winston Alford and Mary Ann McMenis.      He was enumerated with David Winston Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated August 18, 1860; C.L. was shown at age 2 as a male born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with Mary Ann McMenis on the Pike County, AR census dated June 25, 1870; Charles L. was shown at age 11 as a white male born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm laborer. He attended school within the past year.      On September 16, 1916 he lived in Sawyer, Choctaw County, OK.

Margaret E. Alford was born in 1860 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of David Winston Alford and Mary Ann McMenis.      She was enumerated with David Winston Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated August 18, 1860; M.E. was shown at age three months as a female born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with Mary Ann McMenis on the Pike County, AR census dated June 25, 1870; Margaret E. was shown at age 10 as a white female born in Arkansas. She was shown at home. She attended school within the past year.

James M. Alford was born in 1863 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of David Winston Alford and Mary Ann McMenis.      He was enumerated with Mary Ann McMenis on the Pike County, AR census dated June 25, 1870; James A. was shown at age 7 as a white male born in Arkansas. He was shown at home.      He was enumerated with Mary Ann McMenis on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1880; James A. was shown at age 17 as a single white male, son of Mary, born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Tennessee. His occupation was farm laborer.

1. [The name appears as James A. in the 1870 and 188 Pike County AR Census. However, in several depositions taken in conjunction with the Civil War Pension application of Joseph David and Martha Ann he signs his name Jim M. Alford. It is assumed he knows his own middle initial.].

Elizabeth Alford was born in 1829. She was the daughter of David Alford and Mary Ann "Polly" Orrick.      She was enumerated with David Alford on the Morgan County, AL census dated 1840; Elizabeth was shown at age 11 as a white female. Elizabeth Alford and William H Webb obtained a marriage license on July 8, 1843 at Madison County, AL. Elizabeth Alford married William H Webb on July 9, 1843 at Madison County, AL.      There is no indication that Elizabeth and William moved to Arkansas with the rest of the family. Elizabeth Alford married David Henderson.

David Henderson was born in 1825 at AL. He was the son of Abner Newton Henderson Sr.      He was enumerated with Abner Newton Henderson Sr on the Morgan County, AL census dated 1840; David was shown at age 15 as a white male. David Henderson married Elizabeth Kizzia circa 1849 at Pike County, AR.      David is listed in the 1850 Pike County AR Census living in dwelling 174, Thompson Township. He is listed with his wife Elizabeth (age 21) and his son Martin (age 5 months). There is no mention of the family in the 1860, 1870 or 1880 Pike County AR Census.

     Child of David Henderson and Elizabeth Kizzia:

Martin Henderson   b. circa 1850

Lucinda Jane Alford was born on March 27, 1856 at AR. [One source shows the birth year as 1859.]. She was the daughter of James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford and Tenisee Emaline Griffin.      She was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 26, 1860; L.J. was shown at age 3 as a white female born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 25, 1870; Lucinda J. was shown at age 13 as a white female born in Arkansas. She was shown at home. Lucinda Jane Alford died on June 21, 1945 at Pike County, AR, at age 89. [from a family Bible that was in the possession of Dale Holder.]. She was buried at Bear Creek Cemetery, Pike County, AR.      Who is the husband of Lucinda Jane Alford?      It appears from the two e-mails shown below that Samuel Ward was not married to Lucinda Jane Alford. However, for now we'll leave everything as it is so as not to loose information. But clearly more research needs to be done to find her real husband.      From an e-mail sent to me by Ruth Culpepper.      "I see from Lee Ann Turner's ancestor list has Loucindia Jane Yeargan b. Mar. 22, 1859, Sevier. County, AR died 6-21-1945 Pike County, AR married Samuel Jack Ward b. May 16, 1855, Sevier County, AR d. Mar 31, 1936. his parents were William H. Ward and Nancy Cagle. My mother always said our L. Jane married an Osborne. She also said we were kin to the Wards, at least Tenisee E. Griffen was kin to the Wards. Did not know how. I believe if her aunt had been married to a Ward she would have known it. They were always interested in kin folks. We need to do some research on this." From an e-mail sent to me by Lee Ann Turner:      "Don't know if I can help or not. I can't place a Lucinda Jane ALFORD, daughter of James Matthew Alford. Our Lucinda Jane was a YEARGAN, (daughter of William W. Yeargan and Mary E. Herndon.) The Herndon line has been researched rather extensively by Exie Green. I have a book she compiled but I think I let Walter have it to take home and copy some lineages .      The Ward information (some of it ) is from a family Bible that was in the possession of Dale Holder when I copied it. Dale was the husband of Cordie Ward Holder. Entries in the Bible show that Loucindia Jane Ware was borned March 22, 1859 and Samuel Jack Ward was borned May 16, 1855. A letter in the Bible says "Papa" died March 31, 1936 and "Mama" died June 21, 1945.      Both are buried at Bear Creek Cemetery, Pike Co. AR. Lucinda's stone says "wife of Sam" and Samuel's stone says "husband of Cinda". II haven't traced many Alfords except trying to sort out all of old Dave's progeny. I'll ask Dorothy is she has any ideas. But for now, I'm convinced that our Lucinda Jane Yeargan Ward is not the same as Ruth's Lucinda Jane Alford."

1. [One source has her name as L. Jane.].

Sarah A. Alford was born in 1859 at AR. She was the daughter of James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford and Tenisee Emaline Griffin.      She was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 26, 1860; S.A. was shown at age 1 as a white female born in Arkansas. Sarah A. Alford died in 1865 at Pike County, AR.

James Wade Alford was born in 1861 at AR. He was the son of James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford and Tenisee Emaline Griffin.      He was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 25, 1870; James W. was shown at age 9 as a white male born in Arkansas. He was shown at home.      He was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1880; James W. was shown at age 19 as a single white male, son of James, born in Arkansas. His father was born in Alabama. His mother was born in Tennessee. His occupation was farm laborer. He had been unemployed for 12 months at the time of the census. He attended school within the past year. James Wade Alford married Janeshia Alabama "Bama" Sanford after June 22, 1880 at Pike County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Sevier County, AR census dated June 12, 1900. He was found in Saline Township, Page 165A, Sheet 30, ED 149, Dwelling 569, Family 584; Wade was shown at age 39 as a married white male born in May 1861 in Arkansas. His father was born in Alabama. His mother was born in Tennessee. His occupation was farmer. He owned his farm free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married for 20 years at the time of the census.      He was granted a 160 acre homestead in Pike County Arkansas by the United States General Land Office on 12/17/1900.      He was listed as a head of household on the Sevier County, AR census dated April 28, 1910. He was found in Saline Township, Roll 66, Book 1, Page 160B, Sheet 6B, ED 80, Dwelling 109, Family 110; James W. was shown at age 49 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father was born in Tennessee. His mother was born in Alabama. His occupation was farmer on a general farm. He worked on his own account. He owned his farm free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married once for 29 years at the time of the census. James Wade Alford died before January 1, 1920 at Sevier County, AR.

     Children of James Wade Alford and Janeshia Alabama "Bama" Sanford:

Jane Alford   b. June, 1881
James Alexander Alford+   b. October, 1882
Alice Alford   b. March, 1887
Naomi Alford   b. November, 1890
Andrew Alford+   b. August, 1892
Georgia Alford   b. May, 1894
Ruth Alford   b. July, 1896
Mary Alford+   b. November, 1899
Melissa Alford   b. after June 12, 1900
Jonnie Alford   b. 1902

Andrew G. Alford was born on November 3, 1865 at AR. He was the son of James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford and Tenisee Emaline Griffin.      He was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 25, 1870; Andrew G. was shown at age 4 as a white male born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1880; Andy G. was shown at age 14 as a single white male, son of James, born in Arkansas. His father was born in Alabama. His mother was born in Tennessee. His occupation was farm laborer. He had been unemployed for 12 months at the time of the census. He could not write. He attended school within the past year. Andrew G. Alford married Melinda A. "Annie" or "Linda" Self in 1893 at Pike County, AR. [The Pike County AR Reconstructed Marriages 1834-1895 book has the wedding date as about 1874. That date however would mean that Andrew G. was married when he was 9 years old. The 1900 Pike County AR Census indicates the couple had been married 7 years which seems to substantiate the 1893 wedding date. The 1910 census also supports the 1893 date.].      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 21, 1900. He was found in Self Creek Township, page 9a, ED 86, dwelling 152, family 152; Andr. G. was shown at age 33 as a married white male, born in November 1866 in Arkansas. His father was born in Alabama. His mother was born in Tennessee. His occupation was farmer. He owned his farm free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married seven years at the time of the census.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated May 12, 1910. He was found in Antoine Township, page 258a, sheet 17a, ED 89, dwelling 306, family 313; Andrew G. was shown at age 44 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father was born in Alabama. His mother was born in Tennessee. His occupation was teamster on a peddling wagon. He was an employee. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married one time for 14 years at the time of the census.      He was listed as a head of household on the Garland County, AR census dated January 15, 1920. He was found in Hot Springs Township, Roll 63, Book 62, Page 71B, Sheet 10B, ED 73, Dwelling 241, Family 247; Andrew was shown at age 54 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father was born in Alabama. His mother was born in Tennessee. His occupation was farmer on a truck farm. He owned his house on James Street free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English.      He was enumerated with Thomas E. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 9, 1930; Andy was shown at age 64 as a widowed white male, brother of Tom E., born in Arkansas. His father was born in Alabama. His mother was born in Tennessee. His occupation was clerk at a hardware store. He worked for a wage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He was 27 at the time of his first marriage. Andrew G. Alford married Marian Shutz. Andrew G. Alford died on March 19, 1942 at Pike County, AR, at age 76. He was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Pike County, AR.

     Children of Andrew G. Alford and Melinda A. "Annie" or "Linda" Self:

Charlie Alford   b. December, 1893
Arley Alford   b. September, 1898, d. August 7, 1928

Melinda A. "Annie" or "Linda" Self was born on April 14, 1872 at Pike County, AR. [One source has the birth date as September 1874.]. She married Andrew G. Alford, son of James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford and Tenisee Emaline Griffin, in 1893 at Pike County, AR. [The Pike County AR Reconstructed Marriages 1834-1895 book has the wedding date as about 1874. That date however would mean that Andrew G. was married when he was 9 years old. The 1900 Pike County AR Census indicates the couple had been married 7 years which seems to substantiate the 1893 wedding date. The 1910 census also supports the 1893 date.].      She was enumerated with Andrew G. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 21, 1900; Malinda A. was shown at age 25 as a married white female, wife of Andr. G., born in September 1874 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married seven years. She had two children, both of whom were still living at the time of the census.      She was enumerated with Andrew G. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated May 12, 1910; Malinda was shown at age 36 as a married white female, wife of Andrew G., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married one time for 14 years. She had two children, both of whom were still living at the time of the census.      She was enumerated with Andrew G. Alford on the Garland County, AR census dated January 15, 1920; Malinda A. was shown at age 43 as a married white female, wife of Andrew, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. Melinda A. "Annie" or "Linda" Self died on April 2, 1927 at Pike County, AR, at age 54. She was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Pike County, AR.

     Children of Melinda A. "Annie" or "Linda" Self and Andrew G. Alford:

Charlie Alford   b. December, 1893
Arley Alford   b. September, 1898, d. August 7, 1928

Charlie Alford was born in December, 1893 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Andrew G. Alford and Melinda A. "Annie" or "Linda" Self.      He was enumerated with Andrew G. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 21, 1900; Charlie. was shown at age 6 as a single white male, son of Andr. G., born in December 1893 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with Andrew G. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated May 12, 1910; Charley was shown at age 16 as a single white male, son of Andrew G., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm laborer on a home farm. He worked for a wage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He attended school within the past year.

Arley Alford was born in September, 1898 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Andrew G. Alford and Melinda A. "Annie" or "Linda" Self.      He was enumerated with Andrew G. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 21, 1900; Arlie. was shown at age 2 as a single white male, son of Andr. G., born in September 1898 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with Andrew G. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated May 12, 1910; Arley was shown at age 11 as a single white male, son of Andrew G., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm laborer on a home farm. He worked for a wage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He attended school within the past year. Arley Alford died on August 7, 1928 at Glenwood, Pike County, AR, at age 29. He was buried on August 8, 1928 at Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland County, AR. The following obituary was published in The Glenwood Herald, Glenwood, Pike County, AR, on September 13, 1928:      "Mr. Arley Alford, aged 31, son of A.G. Alford, died at his home here Friday afternoon, Aug. 7th following a lingering illness. Besides his father, he is survived by two children, a boy and a girl, aged 5 and 7 years and by one uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Alford. Arley was born and raised in Pike County but had spent most of his life in Hot Springs. Funeral services were held Saturday in charge of Gross Undertakers and he was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, where a host of friends came to pay a last tribute to this departed friend, and the many beautiful flowers bespoke the love and high esteem in which he was held by them.      "The Herald joins the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved, especially to the father, who by the passing of this son, loses the last member of the family circle."

Amanda E. "Mandy" Alford was born in 1868 at Pike County, AR. [One source has birth year as 1858.]. She was the daughter of James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford and Tenisee Emaline Griffin.      She was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 25, 1870; Amanda E. was shown at age 2 as a white female born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1880; Mandy E. was shown at age 12 as a single white female, daughter of James, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in Tennessee. She was shown at home. She could neither read nor write. She attended school within the past year. Amanda E. "Mandy" Alford died circa 1883.

Thomas E. Alford was born on November 7, 1870 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford and Tenisee Emaline Griffin.      He was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1880; Thomas E. was shown at age 9 as a single white male, son of James, born in Arkansas. His father was born in Alabama. His mother was born in Tennessee. He was shown at home. He could neither read nor write. He attended school within the past year. Thomas E. Alford married Victoria Anne "Annie" Williford, daughter of Charlie C. Williford and Rebecca K. ______, in 1891 at Pike County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 14, 1900. He was found in Antoine Township, page 7a, sheet 7, ED 86, dwelling 123, family 123; Thomas E. was shown at age 29 as a married white male born in November 1870 in Arkansas. His father was born in Alabama. His mother was born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer. He owned his farm free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married for nine years. Also living in the household was Tiffe G. Franks shown at age 8 as a single white female, cousin of Thomas E., born in April 1892 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She attend school three months in the past year.      He was granted a homestead of 160 acres in Pike County Arkansas by the United States General Land Office on 3/7/1909.      In 1905 he owned and operated a general merchandise store in Kirby AR. He later sold that store to the Tollesons and opened a store across the street. Apparently he sold that store too and opened yet another store in Glenwood, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated April 16, 1910. He was found in Clark Township, page 288B, sheet 4b, ED 92, dwelling 38, family 39; T.E. was shown at age 38 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father was born in Georgia. His mother was born in Alabama. His occupation was hardware merchant. He worked on his own account. He owned the farm where he lived free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married once for 19 years at the time of the census. Also living in the household was Buler Coats shown at age 20 as a married white female, boarder of T.E., born in Louisiana. Her parents were born in Louisiana. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married one time for three years. She had one child and that child was still living at the time of the census. Her child, N.M. Coats was shown at age 1 as a single white female, boarder of T.E., born in Louisiana. Her parents were born in Louisiana.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated January 7, 1920. He was found in Clark Township, page 271b, sheet 15b, ED 91, dwelling 54, family 56; Thomas E. was shown at age 49 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was merchant at a hardware store. He was an employer. He owned his house free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated April 9, 1930. He was found in Clark Township, Page 169B, Sheet 5B, ED 55-4, Dwelling 101, Family 110; Tom E. was shown at age 58 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father was born in Alabama. His mother was born in Tennessee. His occupation was owner and proprietor of a hardware store. He worked on his own account. He owned his house on Harper Street. It was valued at $200. He owned a radio. He could read and write and he spoke English. He was 21 at the time of his first marriage.      Also living with the family:      Jesse L. Ray shown at age 33 as a widowed white male, cousin of Tom E., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was bookkeeper at a hardware store. He worked for a wage. He could read and write and he spoke English.      Margaret E. Ray shown at age 5 as a single white female, cousin to Tom E., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. Thomas E. Alford died on November 1, 1952 at Pike County, AR, at age 81. [He died as the result of a car accident.]. He was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Pike County, AR.

Victoria Anne "Annie" Williford was born on October 9, 1873 at Mena, Polk County, AR. She was the daughter of Charlie C. Williford and Rebecca K. ______. Victoria Anne "Annie" Williford married Thomas E. Alford, son of James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford and Tenisee Emaline Griffin, in 1891 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with Thomas E. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 14, 1900; Annie V. was shown at age 26 as a married white female, wife of Thomas E., born in October 1873 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Tennessee. She could read and write and she spoke English. she had been married for nine years. She had no children.      She was enumerated with Thomas E. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 16, 1910; V.A. was shown at age 37 as a married white female, wife of T.E., born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Virginia. Her mother was born in Tennessee. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married one time for 19 years. She had no children at the time of the census.      She was enumerated with Thomas E. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 7, 1920; Victoria A. was shown at age 46 as a married white female, wife of Thomas E., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English.      She was enumerated with Thomas E. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 9, 1930; Annie was shown at age 53 as a married white female, wife of Tom E., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She was 17 at the time of her first marriage. Victoria Anne "Annie" Williford died on November 27, 1942 at Glenwood, Pike County, AR, at age 69. She was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Pike County, AR.

Mary Isabelle Alford was born on August 15, 1873 at Pike County, AR. [One source has 1874 as the birth year.]. She was the daughter of James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford and Tenisee Emaline Griffin.      She was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1880; Mary I. was shown at age 6 as a single white female, daughter of James, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in Tennessee. She was shown at home. She could neither read nor write. Mary Isabelle Alford married James Marion "Jim" Reid, son of George Reid III and Margaret Adeline Whisenhunt, in 1888 at AR.      She was enumerated with James Marion "Jim" Reid on the Pike County, AR census dated June 21, 1900; Mary I. was shown at age 27 as a married white female, wife of J.M., born in August 1872 in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Tennessee. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married one time for twelve years. She had six children all of whom were still living at the time of the census.      She was enumerated with James Marion "Jim" Reid on the Pike County, AR census dated April 17, 1910; Mary E. was shown at age 36 as a married white female, wife of James M., born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in Tennessee. She could read and write and she spoke English. She was married one time for 21 years. She had 11 children all of whom were still living at the time of the census.

     Children of Mary Isabelle Alford and James Marion "Jim" Reid:

Robert J. Reid   b. July, 1889
Jasper R. Reid   b. October, 1890
Henry Wade Reid+   b. November 29, 1892
G. Matthew Reid   b. November, 1894
Laura K. Reid   b. March, 1897
Thomas W. Reid   b. March, 1898
Delphia O. Reid   b. 1901
Delia L. Reid   b. 1902
Theodore Reid   b. 1906
Dovie Reid+   b. 1908
Ruby Reid   b. after June, 1910

Laura Arbor Alford was born in 1876 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford and Tenisee Emaline Griffin.      She was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1880; Laura was shown at age 4 as a single white female, daughter of James, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in Tennessee. She was shown at home. She could neither read nor write. Laura Arbor Alford married William Edward Wilson, son of John William Theodore Wilson and Lucy J. Morris, on October 12, 1892 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with William Edward Wilson on the Pike County, AR census dated before June 21, 1900; Laura A. was shown at age 24 as a married white female, wife of William E., born in March 1876 in Arkansas. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in Tennessee. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married six years. She had three children, two of whom were still living at the time of the census.      She was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 27, 1910; Laura Wilson was shown at age 34 as a married white female, daughter of James, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married one time for 16 years. She had seven children, six of whom were still living at the time of the census.      She was enumerated with William Edward Wilson on the Pike County, AR census dated January 21, 1920; Laura A. was shown at age 43 as a married white female, wife of William E., born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in Tennessee. She could read and write and she spoke English. Laura Arbor Alford died on May 6, 1926 at Newhope, Pike County, AR.

     Children of Laura Arbor Alford and William Edward Wilson:

Lula Wilson   b. October 12, 1893, d. before June 21, 1900
Chester T. Wilson+   b. January 29, 1895, d. December 20, 1955
Pearl Del Wilson+   b. December 4, 1898, d. December, 1994
Florida Wilson+   b. November 30, 1899, d. between 1927 and 1928
Lucy Tenisee "Lude" Wilson+   b. November 12, 1902, d. 1929
Annie Mae Wilson+   b. November 9, 1906, d. July 14, 1976
Charles Holt "Charley" Wilson+   b. February 17, 1909, d. September 16, 1998
Woodrow Wilson   b. December 28, 1912, d. 1914

William Edward Wilson was born on March 3, 1869 at Broadcamp, Polk County, AR. He was the son of John William Theodore Wilson and Lucy J. Morris. William Edward Wilson married Laura Arbor Alford, daughter of James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford and Tenisee Emaline Griffin, on October 12, 1892 at Pike County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 21, 1900. He was found in Self Creek Township, page 9a, ED 86, dwelling 148, family 148; William E. was shown at age 31 as a married white male born in March 1863 in Arkansas. His father was born in North Carolina. His mother was born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married six years at the time of the census.      He was enumerated with James Matthew "Black Jim" Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 27, 1910; William E. Wilson was shown at age 41 as a married white male, son-in-law of James, born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was merchant at a general store. He worked on his on account. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married one time for 16 years at the time of the census.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated January 21, 1920. He was found in White Township, ED 97, page 289a, sheet 7a, Dwelling 96, Family 96; William E. was shown at age 50 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father was born in South Carolina. His mother was born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer on a general farm. He worked on his own account. He owned his farm with a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English.      He worked as a farmer and served as a Justice of the Peace and Postmaster. He and Laura lived in Daisy and Glenwood before moving to New Hope. William Edward Wilson died on March 12, 1942 at Dequeen, Sevier County, AR, at age 73.

     Children of William Edward Wilson and Laura Arbor Alford:

Lula Wilson   b. October 12, 1893, d. before June 21, 1900
Chester T. Wilson+   b. January 29, 1895, d. December 20, 1955
Pearl Del Wilson+   b. December 4, 1898, d. December, 1994
Florida Wilson+   b. November 30, 1899, d. between 1927 and 1928
Lucy Tenisee "Lude" Wilson+   b. November 12, 1902, d. 1929
Annie Mae Wilson+   b. November 9, 1906, d. July 14, 1976
Charles Holt "Charley" Wilson+   b. February 17, 1909, d. September 16, 1998
Woodrow Wilson   b. December 28, 1912, d. 1914

James C. Alford M.D. was born circa 1844 at AL. He was the son of Calvin H. Alford and Mary A. Snow.      He was enumerated with Calvin H. Alford on the Choctaw County, OK census dated September 30, 1850; James C. was shown as a male age 6, born in Alabama.      He was enumerated with Calvin H. Alford on the Polk County, AR census dated June 1, 1860; J.C. was shown at age 15 as a white male born in Alabama. His occupation was merchant clerk. He was shown as attending school. James C. Alford M.D. married Laurah Judson Cagle, daughter of Joseph Cagle and Elizabeth S. Jinks, circa January 1, 1869.      He was listed as a head of household on the Polk County, AR census dated June 14, 1870. He was found in Center Township, Dallas Post Office, film M-593#61, page 1, dwelling 5, family 5; James C. was shown at age 26 as a white male born in Alabama. His occupation was farmer. He owned personal property values at $300. He could read and write.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 25, 1880. He was found in White Township, page 473b, ED 126, Dwelling 37, Family 37; James C. was shown at age 36 as a married white male born in Alabama. His father was born in North Carolina. His mother was born in Alabama. His occupation was farmer. James C. Alford M.D. died circa 1898 at Gillham, Sevier County, AR.

     Children of James C. Alford M.D. and Laurah Judson Cagle:

Mattie L. Alford+   b. October, 1869
Clay Alford   b. 1877
Horace Homer Alford   b. August, 1878
Maude Alford+   b. April, 1880
Harvey Lee Alford+   b. May 13, 1882, d. November 21, 1956
Alice Audna Alford+   b. September 13, 1884, d. March 21, 1959
Robert Alford   b. 1891, d. 1932/33

Martha A. Alford was born circa 1846 at AL. She was the daughter of Calvin H. Alford and Mary A. Snow.      She was enumerated with Calvin H. Alford on the Choctaw County, OK census dated September 30, 1850; Martha A. was shown as a female age 4, born in Alabama.      She was enumerated with Calvin H. Alford on the Polk County, AR census dated June 1, 1860; Martha was shown at age 14 as a white female born in Alabama. She was shown attending school.

Mary B. Alford was born circa 1848 at MS. She was the daughter of Calvin H. Alford and Mary A. Snow.      She was enumerated with Calvin H. Alford on the Choctaw County, OK census dated September 30, 1850; Mary B. was shown as a female age 2, born in Mississippi.      She was enumerated with Calvin H. Alford on the Polk County, AR census dated June 1, 1860; M.B. was shown at age 11 as a white female born in Mississippi. She was shown as attending school.

Laurah Judson Cagle was born in June, 1848 at GA. She was the daughter of Joseph Cagle and Elizabeth S. Jinks. Laurah Judson Cagle married James C. Alford M.D., son of Calvin H. Alford and Mary A. Snow, circa January 1, 1869.      She was enumerated with James C. Alford M.D. on the Polk County, AR census dated June 14, 1870; Laurah was shown at age 27 as a white female born in Georgia. her occupation was keeping house.      She was enumerated with James C. Alford M.D. on the Pike County, AR census dated June 25, 1880; Laura J. was shown at age 31 as a married white female, wife of James C., born in Georgia. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in Georgia. Her occupation was keeping house.      Laurah was listed in Mineral Township in dwelling 427 as family 428 in the 1900 Sevier County, Arkansas Census. She was shown at age 51 as a widowed white female head of household. She was born in Arkansas. Her father was born in North Carolina. Her mother was born in Georgia. She was listed with the occupation of farmer. She owns the property on which she lives free and clear. She was shown as having 10 children, six of whom were still living. Living with her are five of her children: son, Horace (age 21); daughter, Maude (age 20); son, Harvey (age 18); daughter, Alice (age 15); and son, Bobby (age 9). Horace and Harvey were listed as farm laborers. The birth dates listed were: Laurah, November 1848; Horace, August 1878; Maude, May 1880; Harvey, May 1882; Alice, September 1884; and Bobby, July 1890.      She was granted a homestead of 80 acres in Sevier County Arkansas by the United States General Land Office on 8/4/1904.      She was enumerated with John Larkin "Bob" Copelin on the Choctaw County, OK census dated May 20, 1910; Laurah J. was shown at age 61 as a widowed white female, mother-in-law to Robert, born in Georgia. Her father was born in North Carolina. Her mother was born in Mississippi. She could read and write and she spoke English. Shed has ten children, six of whom were still living at the time of the census. Laurah Judson Cagle died in 1914 at Sherman, Grayson County, TX.

     Children of Laurah Judson Cagle and James C. Alford M.D.:

Mattie L. Alford+   b. October, 1869
Clay Alford   b. 1877
Horace Homer Alford   b. August, 1878
Maude Alford+   b. April, 1880
Harvey Lee Alford+   b. May 13, 1882, d. November 21, 1956
Alice Audna Alford+   b. September 13, 1884, d. March 21, 1959
Robert Alford   b. 1891, d. 1932/33

1. [Laurah signed her name with the "h" in a post card she sent to Alice Audna.].

Alice Audna Alford was born on September 13, 1884 at Old Dallas Township, Polk County, AR. [Now known as Mena.]. She was the daughter of James C. Alford M.D. and Laurah Judson Cagle. Alice Audna Alford married John Larkin "Bob" Copelin, son of Thomas Baily Copelin I and Mary Wakefield, on March 6, 1902 at Sevier County, AR.      She was enumerated with John Larkin "Bob" Copelin on the Choctaw County, OK census dated May 20, 1910; Alice was shown at age 29 as a married white female, born in Texas. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in Georgia. She could read and write and he spoke English. She was married once for nine years. She had four children and they were all living at the time of the census. Alice Audna Alford died on March 21, 1959 at 2504 Grand Avenue, Texarkana, Miller County, AR, at age 74. She was buried at Redlick United Methodist Cemetery, Bowie County, TX. [beside her husband.].

     Children of Alice Audna Alford and John Larkin "Bob" Copelin:

Thomas Bailey Copelin II+   b. August 31, 1903, d. October 1, 1995
Orville Copelin   b. 1905, d. 1917
Mary Norma Copelin   b. May 22, 1908, d. September 11, 1986
Robert Ward Copelin   b. 1910, d. August, 1976
Audna Alawees Copelin   b. February 19, 1912
Curtis Copelin   b. February 19, 1914, d. October 5, 1972
James Paul Copelin   b. September 21, 1920, d. November, 1990

1. [One source has the name as Aunda.].

Joseph Cagle married Elizabeth S. Jinks.

     Child of Joseph Cagle and Elizabeth S. Jinks:

Laurah Judson Cagle+   b. June, 1848, d. 1914

Elizabeth S. Jinks married Joseph Cagle.

     Child of Elizabeth S. Jinks and Joseph Cagle:

Laurah Judson Cagle+   b. June, 1848, d. 1914

Thomas Baily Copelin I married Mary Wakefield.

     Child of Thomas Baily Copelin I and Mary Wakefield:

John Larkin "Bob" Copelin+   b. March 27, 1867, d. 1955