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George Williamson married Mattie L. Alford, daughter of James C. Alford M.D. and Laurah Judson Cagle.

     Children of George Williamson and Mattie L. Alford:

George Williamson II
Lula Williamson
Edgar Williamson
Richard "Dick" Williamson

William H Webb and Elizabeth Alford obtained a marriage license on July 8, 1843 at Madison County, AL. William H Webb married Elizabeth Alford, daughter of David Alford and Mary Ann "Polly" Orrick, on July 9, 1843 at Madison County, AL.

Walter E. Ray was born circa 1901 at AR. He was the son of Quincy Albert Ray and Mary Jordon.

James Christian was born circa 1878 at Pike County, AR. He married Amanda E. "Mandy" O'Neal, daughter of John Thomas "Gordon" O'Neal and Nancy Texella Holcomb, on June 26, 1896 at Pike County, AR. James Christian died circa 1899 at Pike County, AR.

     Child of James Christian and Amanda E. "Mandy" O'Neal:

Edith Christian   b. October, 1897

Pink Ann Jordon was born in July, 1872 at AR. She was the daughter of Joseph David Alford and Martha Ellen Jourdon.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1880; Pink A. was shown at age 7 as a single white female, niece of David, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Alabama. She was shown at home. She could neither read nor write. Pink Ann was shown with the last name of Jordan. She later changed it to Alford.      She was enumerated with Richard Henry Lee Hignight on the Red River County, AR census dated June 13, 1900; Ann was shown at age 27as a single white female, sister-in-law to Richard born in July 1872 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. It is not clear that this Ann is really Pink Jordan. But given that her age and that of Eliza were the same. And given that Pink is the only person in Joseph David's family that fits the birth date. And given that Joseph David was known to have had more than one woman pregnant at a time. And given that William "Gunge" Jordan changed his last name to Alford. It is likely that Ann and Pink are the same person.

Nathan Bruce Key was born on September 15, 1951 at AR. He was the son of N. B. Key and Eloise Barnes. Nathan Bruce Key married Tara ______. Nathan Bruce Key and Tara ______ were divorced; There were no children. Nathan Bruce Key died on April 8, 1990 at AR, at age 38. He was buried at Tyro Cemetery, Garret Bridge, Lincoln County, AR.

_____ Floyd married Gladys Dafford, daughter of Euke J. Dafford and Mary Ellen McMenis.

     Child of _____ Floyd and Gladys Dafford:

Martha Floyd

Martha Floyd was the daughter of _____ Floyd and Gladys Dafford. Martha Floyd married _____ Robertson.

Jewell Dafford was born in 1911 at Clark County, AR. She was the daughter of Euke J. Dafford and Mary Ellen McMenis.      She was enumerated with Euke J. Dafford on the Clark County, AR census dated January 23, 1920; Jewell was shown at age 9 as a single white female, daughter of E.J., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She attended school sometime since September 1, 1919.

Gladys Dafford was born circa 1915 at Clark County, AR. She was the daughter of Euke J. Dafford and Mary Ellen McMenis. Gladys Dafford married _____ Floyd.      She was enumerated with Euke J. Dafford on the Clark County, AR census dated January 23, 1920; Gladys was shown at age 5 as a single white female, daughter of E.J., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with Euke J. Dafford on the Clark County, AR census dated April 19, 1930; Gladys was shown at age 15 as a single white female, daughter of Euke J., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She attended school sometime since September 1, 1929.

     Child of Gladys Dafford and _____ Floyd:

Martha Floyd

Euke J. Dafford was born on November 25, 1886 at AR. [One source indicates birth year as 1866 but 1920 Clark County Census indicates he is 33 years old which makes 1886 more realistic.]. He was the son of William G. Dafford and Minerva J. ______.      He was enumerated with William G. Dafford on the Clark County, AR census dated June 28, 1900; Euke was shown at age 13 as a single white male, son of William G., born in November 1886 in Arkansas. His father was born in Georgia. His mother was born in Alabama. He could read and write and he spoke English. Euke J. Dafford married Mary Ellen McMenis, daughter of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone, circa 1908.      He was listed as a head of household on the Clark County, AR census dated April 26, 1910. He was found in Amity Township, Roll 45, Book 3, Page 36B, Sheet 15B, ED 43, Dwelling 250, Family 252; Euke was shown at age 23 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father was born in Tennessee. His mother was born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer on a home farm. He worked on his own account. He was not out of work on April 15, 1910. He owned his farm free of a mortgage. He was not a survivor of the Civil War. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married one time for two years at the time of the census.      He is listed in dwelling 92, Amity Township in the 1920 Clark County AR Census. He is shown at age 33 living with his wife Mary (age 34) and two children: Jewell (age 9) and Gladys (age 5). Also living in the household is J. A. McMenis, father of Mary.      He was listed as a head of household on the Clark County, AR census dated January 23, 1920. He was found in Amity Township, Roll 56, Book 2, Page 31B, Sheet 12B, ED 55, Dwelling 92, Family 98; E.J. was shown at age 33 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father was born in Kentucky. His mother was born in Alabama. His occupation was farmer on a general farm. He worked on his own account. He owned his farm on Bridge Road free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English.      He was listed as a head of household on the Clark County, AR census dated April 19, 1930. He was found in Amity Township, Roll 67, Book 2, Page 21A, Sheet 7A, ED 10-3, Dwelling 126, Family 126; Euke J. was shown at age 43 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father was born in Arkansas. His mother was born in the United States. His occupation was farmer on a farm. He worked on his own account. He owned his farm. He could read and write and he spoke English. He was 21 years old when he first married. He was not a veteran. Euke J. Dafford died on July 19, 1982 at AR, at age 95. He was buried at Jones Cemetery, Amity, Clark County, AR.

     Children of Euke J. Dafford and Mary Ellen McMenis:

Jewell Dafford   b. 1911
Gladys Dafford+   b. circa 1915

Francis Inez Turley was born in 1905. She was the daughter of Walter Frank Turley and Viola Mae Bradley. Francis Inez Turley married Ernest Alfred Dennis, son of Jasper Ellison Dennis and Evelyn Hollenbeck. Francis Inez Turley died in 1970.

Ernest Alfred Dennis was born in 1905. He was the son of Jasper Ellison Dennis and Evelyn Hollenbeck. Ernest Alfred Dennis married Francis Inez Turley, daughter of Walter Frank Turley and Viola Mae Bradley. Ernest Alfred Dennis died in 1998.

Eloise Barnes was born on July 9, 1922 at Warrington, Lincoln County, AR. She was the daughter of William Wirter Barnes and Mosela Estalee "Maud" Ray. Eloise Barnes married N. B. Key, son of Napolean Bonaparte "Pole" Key and Mattie C. Windham, on May 21, 1942 at Booneville, Logan County, AR. [Reverend Luis L Cloud officiated]. Eloise Barnes died on August 8, 1987 at Crossett, Ashley County, AR, at age 65. She was buried on August 10, 1987 at Tyro Cemetery, Garret Bridge, Lincoln County, AR.

     Children of Eloise Barnes and N. B. Key:

Nathan Bruce Key   b. September 15, 1951, d. April 8, 1990

N. B. Key was born on December 29, 1922 at Beirne or Wheelen Springs, Clark County, AR. He was the son of Napolean Bonaparte "Pole" Key and Mattie C. Windham.      He was enumerated with Napolean Bonaparte "Pole" Key on the Clark County, AR census dated April 15, 1930; N.B. was shown at age 7 as a single white male, son of Napoleon B., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He attended school during the period since September 1, 1929. N. B. Key married Eloise Barnes, daughter of William Wirter Barnes and Mosela Estalee "Maud" Ray, on May 21, 1942 at Booneville, Logan County, AR. [Reverend Luis L Cloud officiated]. N. B. Key died on April 8, 2002 at at home, Crossett, Ashley County, AR, at age 79. [lung cancer]. He was buried on April 11, 2002 at Tyro Cemetery, Garret Bridge, Lincoln County, AR. [Services were held at Jones Funeral Home in Crossett. Burial was done by Griffin Funeral Home of Star City.].

     Children of N. B. Key and Eloise Barnes:

Nathan Bruce Key   b. September 15, 1951, d. April 8, 1990

Jimmie ______ married Carl Richardson.

Carl Richardson married Jimmie ______.

Bertha Sarah Jones was born on March 19, 1887 at Venedocia, Van Wert County, OH. She was the daughter of Thomas J Jones and Emma R Hartsook. Bertha Sarah Jones married David John Hughes, son of David T. Hughes and Margaret Jones. Bertha Sarah Jones died on May 27, 1947 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, 4:14 a.m., Tuesday, Saint Louis, MO, at age 60.      From her death announcement: "Christian Science services will be held at the Long Memorial Hall, Farmington, Missouri, Friday afternoon, May 30, 1947 at 2:00 p.m. Body will lie in state at the Cozean Funeral Parlors. Interment at Parkview Cemetery, Eastern Star Rites." She was buried on May 30, 1947 at Parkview Cemetery, Section 2, Farmington, Saint Francois County, MO.

     Children of Bertha Sarah Jones and David John Hughes:

Charles Evans Hughes   b. January 9, 1909, d. August 18, 1939
David Thomas Hughes+   b. July 23, 1912, d. December, 1985
Edna Louise Hughes+   b. February 21, 1914, d. September 7, 1984
Clarence Herbert "Curly" Hughes+   b. March 24, 1918, d. February 17, 2002

David John Hughes was born on January 9, 1883 at Venedocia, Van Wert County, OH. He was the son of David T. Hughes and Margaret Jones.      He was enumerated with David T. Hughes on the Van Wert County, OH census dated June 26, 1900; David J. was shown at age 16 as a single white male, son of David T., born in January 1884 in Ohio. His occupation was shown as "at school". His parents were born in Wales. He attended school five months in the past year. He could read and write and he spoke English. David John Hughes married Bertha Sarah Jones, daughter of Thomas J Jones and Emma R Hartsook. David John Hughes died on February 7, 1947 at Farmington, Saint Francois County, MO, at age 64.

     Children of David John Hughes and Bertha Sarah Jones:

Charles Evans Hughes   b. January 9, 1909, d. August 18, 1939
David Thomas Hughes+   b. July 23, 1912, d. December, 1985
Edna Louise Hughes+   b. February 21, 1914, d. September 7, 1984
Clarence Herbert "Curly" Hughes+   b. March 24, 1918, d. February 17, 2002

Wallace Lyle "Watt" Myers was born on August 23, 1937. He was the son of Fred Newton Myers and Ruth Daniels. Wallace Lyle "Watt" Myers died on August 23, 1994 at Hampstead, Pender County, NC, at age 57. [One source has the day as 20.].

Charles Newton Myers was the son of Fred Newton Myers and Ruth Daniels. Charles Newton Myers married Charlene Freeland.

Edna Louise Hughes was born on February 21, 1914 at Farmington, Saint Francois County, MO. She was the daughter of David John Hughes and Bertha Sarah Jones. Edna Louise Hughes married George Morris "Tootie" Myers Sr, son of George Newton Myers and Catherine Isabel McMenis, on October 14, 1945 at Farmington, Saint Francois County, MO. Edna Louise Hughes and George Morris "Tootie" Myers Sr were divorced in 1965 at Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR. Edna Louise Hughes died on September 7, 1984 at Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR, at age 70. The following obituary was published in Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR, on September 9, 1984:      "Mrs. Edna L. Myers, aged 70, of 100 Broadway, Apt. 1005, died Wednesday. She was born in St. Louis, and was a retired Baldwin Electronics bookkeeper. She was a Presbyterian and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors are two sons, Bert L. Myers of Little Rock and George M. Myers, Jr. of Saugerties, N. Y; two brothers, David J. Hughes of Osceola, Mo., and Clarence H. Hughes of Jefferson City, Mo., and two grandchildren. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Griffin Leggett Healy and Roth by Rev. Willis Dearman. Burial will be in Pine Crest Memorial Park." She was buried on September 11, 1984 at Pine Crest Floral Gardens, Alexander, Saline County, AR.

Loyce Lorraine Wheatley was born on June 2, 1916 at Ursery, AR. She was the daughter of Henry Ervin Wheatley and Dollie Belle Arman. Loyce Lorraine Wheatley married Wilmer Walace "Jimmie" Myers, son of George Newton Myers and Catherine Isabel McMenis, on July 29, 1939 at Malvern, Hot Spring County, AR. Loyce Lorraine Wheatley died on July 1, 2003 at her home, Hot Springs, Garland County, AR, at age 87. [heart attack]. The following obituary was published in Sentinel-Record, page 4B, Hot Springs, Garland County, AR, on July 3, 2003:      Loyce Lorraine Myers, 87, loving mother and wife, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at her home in Hot Springs.      Born June 2, 1916, at Ursery, Ark., she was a member of Oaklawn First Church of God, Youth Sunday School teacher for many years, past president of South Hot Springs Business Professional Women's Association and BPW Women of the Year. She was a charter member of Hot Springs Lioness Club, Lioness of the Year, awarded a lifetime achievement award and a Girl Scout Leader. She was predeceased by her parents, H. Ervin and Dolly (Arman) Wheatley, and one brother, Bobby Dean Wheatley.      Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, W.W. Jimmy Myers of Hot Springs; three sons and daughters-in law, Jim and Connie Myers and Texas and Judy Myers, all of Hot Springs, and Robert and Donna Myers of Irving, Texas; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Joyce D. Graham and Carolyn and Gipson Garrett, all of Bonnerdale; nine grandchildren and spouses, Cathy and Jere Rasmussen, Carri and Cris Long and Douglas Myers, all of Hot Springs, Ryan and Meagan Myers of Bryant, Jeanne and John Loggie of Sudbury, Mass., Melissa and Dave Osborn of Rogers, and Angela and Ben Lippens, Jonathan Myers and Matthew Myers, all of Irving, Texas; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.      The services will be 2 p.m. today in Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Charles Wright officiating.      Pallbearers will be Ryan Myers, Douglas Myers, Jonathan Myers, Matthew Myers, Jere Rasmussen, John Loggie and Dave Osborn.      Honorary pallbearers are Hot Springs Lioness Club, Employees of Myers Supply and Gardner School Birthday Club.      Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.      Visitation will begin at noon today at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.      Memorials may be made to Lions World Service for the Blind, 2811 Fair Park Blvd., Little Rock, AR 72204.      Guest register is a http://www.caruth-hale.com. She was buried on July 3, 2003 at Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland County, AR.

Ruth Daniels was born on October 21, 1908. She married Fred Newton Myers, son of George Newton Myers and Catherine Isabel McMenis, on July 10, 1931. Ruth Daniels died on May 21, 1980 at Arkadelphia, Clark County, AR, at age 71. She was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Hollywood, Clark County, AR.

     Children of Ruth Daniels and Fred Newton Myers:

Charles Newton Myers
Wallace Lyle "Watt" Myers+   b. August 23, 1937, d. August 23, 1994

James Warren "Abe" Myers was born on October 27, 1921 at Kirby, Pike County, AR. He was the son of George Newton Myers and Catherine Isabel McMenis. James Warren "Abe" Myers died on July 5, 2000 at Hot Springs, Garland County, AR, at age 78. The following obituary was published in The Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs, Garland County, AR, on July 7, 2000:      "James Warren "Tootie" Myers, 78, of Hot Springs died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, in a local hospital.      "Born Oct. 27, 1921, at Kirby to George Newton and Catherine Elizabeth McMinnes [Catherine Isabel McMenis] Myers, he was a U.S. Army veteran, former deacon, Sunday School teacher and finance chairman of Rector Heights Baptist Church, member of Second Baptist Church, president of Hot Springs Chapter of the National Paralyzed Foundation, city leader for access for the disabled and initiated Spinal Cord Support Distribution Funds to need spinal cord injury victims.      "Survivors include his wife, Margarita Myers of Hot Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Terry W. and Rhoda Myers of Dyersburg, Tenn; three brothers, W.W. "Jimmy" Myers of Hot Springs, the Rev. J.C. Myers of North Little Rock and Bill Myers of Little Rock; and three grandchildren, Julie Hartsell, James Wesley Myers and Jeff Myers.      "Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Terry Thompson officiating.      "Pallbearers will be Terry Myers, Bert Lee Myers, Texas Myers, Jimmy Myers, Bob Myers and Morris Myers.      "Honorary pallbearers are Bud Randall, Floyd Bailey, Betty Tapp, Dr. Elton Stecker and St. Joseph's Regional Health Center ICU, fifth floor and Advanced Care staffs.      "Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.      "Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today.      "Memorials may be made to Paralyzed Veterans Association.      "The family will be at the home of Texas Myers, 332 Mount Carmel." He was buried on July 8, 2000 at Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland County, AR.

1. [He was also known as "Tootie" and "Little Tootie".].

Velmer William Myers was born on September 13, 1911 at Kirby, Pike County, AR. He was the son of George Newton Myers and Catherine Isabel McMenis. Velmer William Myers died on February 12, 1930 at AR, at age 18. [of pneumonia.]. He was buried at Jones Cemetery, Amity, Clark County, AR. [His tombstone reads: "Just in the morning of his day in youth and love he died"].

George Morris "Tootie" Myers Sr was born on June 1, 1919 at Kirby, Pike County, AR. He was the son of George Newton Myers and Catherine Isabel McMenis.      He joined the Arkansas National Guard around October 25, 1939 and was called to active duty by the Army of the United States on December 23, 1940 at Hot Springs, Garland County AR. He was assigned to the Asiatic Pacific Theatre on April 15, 1942 and stationed in Attu, Aleutian islands, Alaska. He was reassigned to Weingarten Missouri on May 16, 1944. He was a Clerk General and entitled to wear a Medical Badge. He was awarded a Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal. He achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant during his time of service. He was mustered out of the service with an honorable discharge on October 3, 1945 at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri with 4 years, 10 months and 2 days of active service. He was given $300 mustering out pay. George Morris "Tootie" Myers Sr married Edna Louise Hughes, daughter of David John Hughes and Bertha Sarah Jones, on October 14, 1945 at Farmington, Saint Francois County, MO. George Morris "Tootie" Myers Sr and Edna Louise Hughes were divorced in 1965 at Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR. George Morris "Tootie" Myers Sr died on October 31, 1972 at Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR, at age 53. He was buried at Jones Cemetery, Amity, Clark County, AR.

1. [He was also known as "Big Tootie".].

Opal Myers was born on April 1, 1909 at Kirby, Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of George Newton Myers and Catherine Isabel McMenis. Opal Myers married Julius W. Garner. Opal Myers died on May 11, 1936 at AR, at age 27. She was buried at Jones Cemetery, Amity, Clark County, AR. [Her tombstone reads: "Beloved one farewell"].

Wilmer Walace "Jimmie" Myers was born on September 2, 1914 at Kemp, Ouachita County, AR. He was the son of George Newton Myers and Catherine Isabel McMenis. Wilmer Walace "Jimmie" Myers married Loyce Lorraine Wheatley, daughter of Henry Ervin Wheatley and Dollie Belle Arman, on July 29, 1939 at Malvern, Hot Spring County, AR. Wilmer Walace "Jimmie" Myers died on February 5, 2004 at a local hospital, Hot Springs, Garland County, AR, at age 89. He was buried on February 7, 2004 at Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland County, AR.

Fred Newton Myers was born on September 9, 1906 at Amity, Clark County, AR. [One source indicate he was born in Oklahoma. Another source shows the birth date as 10/11/1909.]. He was the son of George Newton Myers and Catherine Isabel McMenis. Fred Newton Myers married Ruth Daniels on July 10, 1931. Fred Newton Myers died on January 8, 1990 at Hollywood, Clark County, AR, at age 83. He was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Hollywood, Clark County, AR.

     Children of Fred Newton Myers and Ruth Daniels:

Charles Newton Myers
Wallace Lyle "Watt" Myers+   b. August 23, 1937, d. August 23, 1994

Nancy Jane Wall was born in December, 1856 at AR. She was born in 1858 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of Isaac Berry Hillman Walls and Martha Elmira Brown. Nancy Jane Wall married Elijah Daniel Myers, son of William P. Myers and Sarah Prince, in 1878 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with Elijah Daniel Myers on the Pike County, AR census dated June 12, 1880; Nancy J. was shown at age 22 as a married white female, wife of Elijah, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in Tennessee. Her occupation was keeping house.      She was enumerated with Elijah Daniel Myers on the Clark County, AR census dated June 11, 1900; Nancy J. was shown at age 43 as a married white female born in December 1856 in Arkansas. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in Arkansas.

     Children of Nancy Jane Wall and Elijah Daniel Myers:

George Newton Myers+   b. June 19, 1878, d. April 25, 1968
Joe C. Myers+   b. April 4, 1881, d. December 19, 1934
Dee Rosa Myers   b. December, 1882
Charles Claude Myers+   b. July 1, 1886, d. December 23, 1969
Ola Adelle Myers   b. April, 1894

Elijah Daniel Myers was born in January, 1855 at Morgan County, GA. Elijah Daniel Myers was also known as Edmond D. Myers. He was the son of William P. Myers and Sarah Prince.      He was enumerated with William P. Myers on the Morgan County, GA census dated July 17, 1860; Elijah was shown at age 5 as a white male, son of W.P. born in Georgia.      He was enumerated with William P. Myers on the Pike County, AR census dated July 25, 1870; Elijah was shown at age 15 as a single white male, son of William P., born in Georgia. His occupation was farm laborer. He could read and write. He attended school within the past year. Elijah Daniel Myers married Nancy Jane Wall, daughter of Isaac Berry Hillman Walls and Martha Elmira Brown, in 1878 at Pike County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 12, 1880. He was found in Missouri Township, page 436, ED 124, dwelling 49, family 49; Elijah was shown at age 24 as a married white male born in Georgia. His parents were born in Georgia. His occupation was farmer. (It is interesting to note that Elijah is living two houses away from the parents of the woman who would become his second wife.).      He was listed as a head of household on the Clark County, AR census dated June 11, 1900. He was found in Terre Noire Township, Page 379B, Dwelling 102, Family 102; Elijah D. was shown at age 45 as a married white male born in born in Georgia in January 1855. His parents were also born in Georgia. His occupation was farmer. He was shown as out of work for one month within the past year. He owned his farm free and clear of a mortgage. He had been married 25 years. All five of his children were still living at the time of the census. Elijah Daniel Myers married Susannah Jane Woods, daughter of Granbury Woods and Mary Savannah Lamb, on September 1, 1918 at Pike County, AR. [He was 60 year old. She was 39 years old. He lived in Clark County, AR and she lived in Pike County, AR before the wedding.].

     Children of Elijah Daniel Myers and Nancy Jane Wall:

George Newton Myers+   b. June 19, 1878, d. April 25, 1968
Joe C. Myers+   b. April 4, 1881, d. December 19, 1934
Dee Rosa Myers   b. December, 1882
Charles Claude Myers+   b. July 1, 1886, d. December 23, 1969
Ola Adelle Myers   b. April, 1894

1. [Originally I had his middle name as McDaniel but after finding him listed in the 1900 Clark County, Arkansas census as Elijah D. I changed to middle name to Daniel.].

Roy Elmer Flowers was born on July 11, 1910 at AR. He was the son of Ed Flowers and Lula McMenis. Roy Elmer Flowers died on September 10, 1992 at AR, at age 82.

William Claude Hart was born in December, 1899 at AR. He was the son of C. N. Hart and Mary Ellen McMenis.      He was enumerated with James Abner McMenis on the Clark County, AR census dated June 1, 1900; C. Hart was shown at age 0 months as a single white male, grandson of J.A., born in December 1899 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with Euke J. Dafford on the Clark County, AR census dated April 26, 1910; Claude was shown at age 10 as a single white male, stepson of Euke, born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He could read and write and he spoke English. He attended school sometime since September 1, 1909. William Claude Hart married Alice L. ______ at Clark County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Clark County, AR census dated January 23, 1920. He was found in Amity Township, Roll 56, Book 2, Page 31B, Sheet 12B, ED 55, Dwelling 93, Family 99; Claud was shown at age 20 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer on a general farm. He worked on his own account. He rented his farm on Bridge Road. He could read and write and he spoke English.      He was listed as a head of household on the Clark County, AR census dated April 19, 1930. He was found in Amity Township, Roll 67, Book 2, Page 21A, Sheet 7A, ED 10-3, Dwelling 128, Family 128; William C. was shown at age 30 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer on a farm. He worked on his own account. He rented his farm. He could read and write and he spoke English. He was 19 when he first married. He was not a veteran.

Fannie Watson was born in 1870. She was the daughter of Henry Clay Watson and Luvinia Nelson. Fannie Watson married William Joseph Dunlap, son of William Dunlap and Melvinia Kerry. Fannie Watson died in 1897.

     Child of Fannie Watson and William Joseph Dunlap:

Elizabeth Gertrude Dunlap+   b. 1895, d. May 28, 1981

William Joseph Dunlap was born in 1851 at VA. He was the son of William Dunlap and Melvinia Kerry. William Joseph Dunlap married Mary Elizabeth Highsmith. William Joseph Dunlap married Fannie Watson, daughter of Henry Clay Watson and Luvinia Nelson. William Joseph Dunlap died in 1926. He was buried at Powers Chapel Cemetery, Pike County, AR.

     Child of William Joseph Dunlap and Mary Elizabeth Highsmith:

Charlie R. Dunlap+   b. September, 1878

     Child of William Joseph Dunlap and Fannie Watson:

Elizabeth Gertrude Dunlap+   b. 1895, d. May 28, 1981

Garner Roosevelt McMenis was born on November 14, 1932 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of James Ezra McMenis and Elizabeth Gertrude Dunlap. Garner Roosevelt McMenis died on October 12, 1933 at age 0. He was buried at Kirby Cemetery, Kirby, Pike County, AR.

James Herman McMenis was born on November 6, 1923 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of James Ezra McMenis and Elizabeth Gertrude Dunlap. James Herman McMenis died on March 5, 1924 at age 0. He was buried at Kirby, Pike County, AR.

Reverend James Freeman McMenis was born on November 24, 1924 at Kirby, Pike County, AR. He was the son of James Ezra McMenis and Elizabeth Gertrude Dunlap. Reverend James Freeman McMenis died on May 4, 1990 at El Dorado, Union County, AR, at age 65. He was buried at Smackover, Ouachita County, AR.

1. [Information on the family was provided by Jerry McMenis and Linda Francis.].

Mariah Nancy Evans was born in June, 1842 at AR. She was the daughter of William Grandberry Evans and Elizabeth ______. Mariah Nancy Evans married William Presley Key, son of Joseph Lawrence Key and Elizabeth Dawson Delamar, on May 31, 1857.      She was enumerated with William Presley Key on the Dallas County, AR census dated June 1, 1860; Marrah was shown at age 18 as a white female born in Mississippi. She was married within the year prior to the census.      She was enumerated with William Presley Key on the Dallas County, AR census dated July 18, 1870; Maria N. was shown at age 27 as a white female born in Arkansas. She could not read nor write. Mariah Nancy Evans married William Presley Key, son of Joseph Lawrence Key and Elizabeth Dawson Delamar.      She was enumerated with William Presley Key on the Dallas County, AR census dated June 1, 1880; Nancy was shown at age 37 as a married white female, wife of William P., born in Arkansas. Her father was born in South Carolina. Her mother was born in North Carolina. Her occupation was keeping house.      She was enumerated with William Presley Key on the Dallas County, AR census dated June 25, 1900; Mariah N. was shown at age 57 as a married white female, wife of William P., born in June 1842 in Arkansas. Her father was born in Tennessee. Her mother was born in Mississippi. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married 43 years. She had ten children, six of whom were still living at the time of the census.      She was enumerated with William Presley Key on the Dallas County, AR census dated May 11, 1910; Mariah N. was shown at age 68 as a married white female, wife of William P., born 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 52 years. She had ten children, five of whom were still living at the time of the census. Mariah Nancy Evans died in 1916.

     Children of Mariah Nancy Evans and William Presley Key:

William Grandberry L. Key+   b. June 24, 1864, d. December 22, 1932
Thomas Ben Key   b. January 17, 1867, d. before July 18, 1870
James Caleb Key   b. August 3, 1868
Mary Elizabeth E. D. Key   b. May 15, 1870
John Alex S. Key   b. September 2, 1873, d. before June 1, 1880
Frances Indiana Adeline "Fannie" Key+   b. October 26, 1875, d. June 16, 1905
Joseph Lawrence Key II+   b. February 24, 1878, d. November 3, 1938
Tandy F. Key   b. March 31, 1880
Nancy Louise Key   b. May 8, 1883, d. June 15, 1885
Sarah Jane Tennessee Key+   b. March 8, 1885, d. December 1, 1957

William Presley Key was born on July 27, 1834 at Butts County, GA. He was the son of Joseph Lawrence Key and Elizabeth Dawson Delamar.      He was enumerated with Joseph Lawrence Key on the Butts County, GA census dated August 30, 1850; W.P. was shown at age 16 as a white male born in Georgia. William Presley Key married Mariah Nancy Evans, daughter of William Grandberry Evans and Elizabeth ______, on May 31, 1857.      He was listed as a head of household on the Dallas County, AR census dated June 1, 1860. He was found in Holly Springs Township, Holly Springs Post Office, page 1017, sheet 74, dwelling 448, family 448; Presley was shown at age 25 as a white male born in Georgia. His occupation was farmer. The value of his personal estate was $100. He was married within the year prior to the census.      William Presley Key enlisted in Co. D 12th Arkansas Infantry Regiment July 28, 1861 at Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas. He enlisted as a private but was soon promoted to the rank of corporal. He participated in battles at Fort Donelson, Tennessee; New Madrid, Missouri; Island #10, Kentucky, and Port Hudson, Louisiana. He also fought in several skirmishes. He was captured at Island #10 but was able to escape and rejoin his unit. He was also captured at the siege of Port Hudson but was paroled three days later. He was mustered out of the Confederate Service at Marshall, Texas in May of 1865 with the rank of Corporal. He returned to his home in Holly Springs, Dallas County, Arkansas.      He was listed as a head of household on the Dallas County, AR census dated July 18, 1870. He was found in Holly Springs Township, Holly Springs Post Office, Page 106, Sheet 1, Dwelling 1, Family 1; William P. was shown at age 35 as a white male born in Georgia. His occupation was miller. He owned real estate valued at $50. His personal estate was valued at $250. He could not read nor write. He was a US Citizen over 21 years old. William Presley Key married Mariah Nancy Evans, daughter of William Grandberry Evans and Elizabeth ______.      He was listed as a head of household on the Dallas County, AR census dated June 1, 1880. He was found in Holly Springs Township, page 209A, sheet 15A, ED 69, Dwelling 127, Family 127; William P. was shown at age 45 as a married white male born in Georgia. His father was born in Georgia. His mother was born in North Carolina. His occupation was farmer. He could neither read nor write.      He was listed as a head of household on the Dallas County, AR census dated June 25, 1900. He was found in Holly Springs Township, page 69A, sheet 15A, ED 17, Dwelling 224, Family 225; William P. was shown at age 66 as a married white male born in July 1833 in Georgia. His father was born in Georgia. His mother was born in North Carolina. 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 43 years at the time of the census.      He was listed as a head of household on the Dallas County, AR census dated May 11, 1910. He was found in Holly Springs Township, Page 232A, Sheet 15A, ED 25, Dwelling 241, Family 244; William P. was shown at age 78 as a married white male born in Georgia. His father was born in Kentucky. His mother was born in Georgia. His occupation was farmer on a general farm. He was an employer. He owned his farm free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married one time for 52 years at the time of the census. William Presley Key died on February 7, 1913 at Holly Springs, Dallas County, AR, at age 78. He was buried at Holly Springs Cemetery, Holly Springs, Dallas County, AR.

     Children of William Presley Key and Mariah Nancy Evans:

William Grandberry L. Key+   b. June 24, 1864, d. December 22, 1932
Thomas Ben Key   b. January 17, 1867, d. before July 18, 1870
James Caleb Key   b. August 3, 1868
Mary Elizabeth E. D. Key   b. May 15, 1870
John Alex S. Key   b. September 2, 1873, d. before June 1, 1880
Frances Indiana Adeline "Fannie" Key+   b. October 26, 1875, d. June 16, 1905
Joseph Lawrence Key II+   b. February 24, 1878, d. November 3, 1938
Tandy F. Key   b. March 31, 1880
Nancy Louise Key   b. May 8, 1883, d. June 15, 1885
Sarah Jane Tennessee Key+   b. March 8, 1885, d. December 1, 1957

Elizabeth Gertrude Dunlap was born in 1895. She was the daughter of William Joseph Dunlap and Fannie Watson. Elizabeth Gertrude Dunlap married James Ezra McMenis, son of James Henry McMenis and Frances Indiana Adeline "Fannie" Key, on February 5, 1922 at Pike County, AR. [He was 24. She was 26.]. Elizabeth Gertrude Dunlap died on May 28, 1981 at a hospital, Greenville, Washington County, MS. She was buried on May 30, 1981 at Kirby Cemetery, Kirby, Pike County, AR. [Normally when you look down at a couple's gravesite, the husband is on your left and the wife is on your right. When Gertrude's husband Ezra died, she had him buried one space to the left of "her babies" so she could be buried next to her babies when she died. When Gertrude died, she was buried in the rocky hillside of Kirby Cemetery. As with all graves in that area, hers had to be dug with the help of dynamite. So an expert had to carefully blow out Gertrude's grave without blowing up the babies (to Gertrude's right) and Ezra (on Gertrude's left).]. The following obituary was published in The Murfreesboro Diamond, Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR, on June 4, 1981:      "Mrs. Gertrude Dunlap McMenis      "MURFREESBORO - Funeral services for Gertrude McMenis, age 85, of Murfreesboro were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, may 30, in the First Baptist Church at Murfreesboro. Mrs. McMenis died Thursday, May 28, at a Greenville, Mississippi, hospital.      "Mrs. McMenis was born November 27, 1895, at Kirby, and was a lifetime resident of Pike County. She was a member of First Baptist Church at Murfreesboro, and the widow of J. Ezra McMenis.      "Survivors include: three sons, Bro. Freeman McMenis of Eudora, Arkansas, Joseph C. McMenis and J. Altus McMenis both of Shreveport, Louisiana; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a number of nephews and nieces.      "Burial was in Kirby Cemetery by the Latimer Funeral Home. The officiating minister was Bro. Freeman Henderson, assisted by Bro. Leroy Wagner."

     Children of Elizabeth Gertrude Dunlap and James Ezra McMenis:

James Herman McMenis   b. November 6, 1923, d. March 5, 1924
Reverend James Freeman McMenis+   b. November 24, 1924, d. May 4, 1990
Jessup Altus "Al" McMenis+   b. December 28, 1930, d. May 6, 1999
Garner Roosevelt McMenis   b. November 14, 1932, d. October 12, 1933

Floy Jane Mariah McMenis was born in 1903 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of James Henry McMenis and Frances Indiana Adeline "Fannie" Key.      She was enumerated with William Presley Key on the Dallas County, AR census dated May 11, 1910; Floy McMenis was shown at age 7 as a single white female, granddaughter of William P., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She attended school within the year prior to the census. Floy Jane Mariah McMenis married John Walston. Floy Jane Mariah McMenis died in 1979. She was buried at Murfreesboro Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR.

Myrtle McMenis was born on June 28, 1900. She was the daughter of James Henry McMenis and Frances Indiana Adeline "Fannie" Key. Myrtle McMenis died on May 29, 1902 at age 1. [She died when she was sitting in a buckboard wagon. The horse(s) got spooked and took off running. Myrtle fell from the wagon.]. She was buried at Holly Springs Cemetery, Dallas County, AR.

Mattie Bertha McMenis was born in June, 1899 at Dallas County, AR. She was the daughter of James Henry McMenis and Frances Indiana Adeline "Fannie" Key.      She was enumerated with James Henry McMenis on the Dallas County, AR census dated June 25, 1900; Bertha was shown at age 11 months as a single white female, daughter of Henry, born in June 1899 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with William Presley Key on the Dallas County, AR census dated May 11, 1910; Bertha McMenis was shown at age 11 as a single white female, granddaughter of William P., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She attended school within the year prior to the census. Mattie Bertha McMenis married Matthew Cummings on October 17, 1920. [He was 26. She was 21.]. Mattie Bertha McMenis died in 1981. She was buried at Murfreesboro Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR.

     Children of Mattie Bertha McMenis and Matthew Cummings:

Robert Herald Cummings   b. October 21, 1923, d. December 6, 2001
James Herbert Cummings   b. October 21, 1923, d. December 24, 1959

James Ezra McMenis was born in August, 1897 at Dallas County, AR. He was the son of James Henry McMenis and Frances Indiana Adeline "Fannie" Key.      He was enumerated with James Henry McMenis on the Dallas County, AR census dated June 25, 1900; James E. was shown at age 3 as a single white male, son of Henry, born in August 1897 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with William Presley Key on the Dallas County, AR census dated May 11, 1910; James E. McMenis was shown at age 12 as a single white male, grandson of William P., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm worker on a general farm. He worked for a wage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He attended school within the year prior to the census. James Ezra McMenis married Elizabeth Gertrude Dunlap, daughter of William Joseph Dunlap and Fannie Watson, on February 5, 1922 at Pike County, AR. [He was 24. She was 26.]. James Ezra McMenis died in 1961 at Pike County, AR. He was buried at Kirby, Pike County, AR.

     Children of James Ezra McMenis and Elizabeth Gertrude Dunlap:

James Herman McMenis   b. November 6, 1923, d. March 5, 1924
Reverend James Freeman McMenis+   b. November 24, 1924, d. May 4, 1990
Jessup Altus "Al" McMenis+   b. December 28, 1930, d. May 6, 1999
Garner Roosevelt McMenis   b. November 14, 1932, d. October 12, 1933

Permelia A. Brown was born in 1823 at KY. She was the daughter of Edward Brown and Jane ______. Permelia A. Brown married Chesley Stone, son of Dudley Lewis Stone and Mary "Polly" Epperson.      She was enumerated with Chesley Stone on the Muhlenburg County, KY census dated September 20, 1850; Permelia A. was shown at age 27 as a white female born in Kentucky.      She was enumerated with Chesley Stone on the Muhlenberg County, KY census dated July 30, 1860; Parmelia A. was shown at age 37 as a white female born in Kentucky. Her occupation was domestic. Permelia A. Brown died in 1887.

     Children of Permelia A. Brown and Chesley Stone:

James Lewis Stone   b. 1847, d. 1905
Trifinia Jane Stone+   b. April 25, 1848, d. July 6, 1904
Columbus Reno Stone+   b. 1849, d. 1899
Caleb T. Stone   b. 1854
Henry Clay Stone+   b. 1856
Mary A.C. Stone   b. 1858
Sarah Annie Stone   b. December, 1859
Forrest Stone   b. 1862

Chesley Stone was born in 1813 at Madison County, KY. He was the son of Dudley Lewis Stone and Mary "Polly" Epperson. Chesley Stone married Permelia A. Brown, daughter of Edward Brown and Jane ______.      He was listed as a head of household on the Muhlenburg County, KY census dated September 20, 1850. He was found in Subdivision 2, Roll 214, Page 256A, Dwelling 439, Family 439; Chesley was shown at age 37 as a white male born in Kentucky. His occupation was farmer.      He was listed as a head of household on the Muhlenberg County, KY census dated July 30, 1860. He was found in District 1, Greenville PO, Roll 388, Book 1, Page 672B, Dwelling 184, Family 784; C. was shown at age 47 as a white male born in Kentucky. His occupation was farmer. His personal estate was valued at $400.      Jupiter Weir was shown at age 68 as a black male born in Virginia. His occupation was Farmer. He owned real estate valued at $1000. His personal estate was valued at $500.      He purchased 157.35 acres of land in Clark County in Section 5 Township 9S on February 28, 1890. This land later was included in the right of way for the Cairo and Fulton Railroad. Chesley Stone died in 1897.

     Children of Chesley Stone and Permelia A. Brown:

James Lewis Stone   b. 1847, d. 1905
Trifinia Jane Stone+   b. April 25, 1848, d. July 6, 1904
Columbus Reno Stone+   b. 1849, d. 1899
Caleb T. Stone   b. 1854
Henry Clay Stone+   b. 1856
Mary A.C. Stone   b. 1858
Sarah Annie Stone   b. December, 1859
Forrest Stone   b. 1862

George Newton Myers was born on June 19, 1878 at Kirby, Pike County, AR. He was the son of Elijah Daniel Myers and Nancy Jane Wall.      He was enumerated with Elijah Daniel Myers on the Pike County, AR census dated June 12, 1880; George N. was shown at age 1 as a single white male, son of Elijah, born in Arkansas. His father was born in Georgia. His mother was born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with Elijah Daniel Myers on the Clark County, AR census dated June 11, 1900; George N. was shown at age 21 as a single white male born in June 1878 in Arkansas. His father was born in Georgia. His mother was born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm laborer. He was out of work one month in the last year. George Newton Myers married Catherine Isabel McMenis, daughter of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone, at Kirby, Pike County, AR. George Newton Myers died on April 25, 1968 at Hot Springs, Garland County, AR, at age 89. [One source has month as October.]. He was buried at Jones Cemetery, Amity, Clark County, AR.

     Children of George Newton Myers and Catherine Isabel McMenis:

Fred Newton Myers+   b. September 9, 1906, d. January 8, 1990
Opal Myers   b. April 1, 1909, d. May 11, 1936
Velmer William Myers   b. September 13, 1911, d. February 12, 1930
Wilmer Walace "Jimmie" Myers+   b. September 2, 1914, d. February 5, 2004
George Morris "Tootie" Myers Sr+   b. June 1, 1919, d. October 31, 1972
James Warren "Abe" Myers+   b. October 27, 1921, d. July 5, 2000

Ed Flowers was born on January 30, 1881 at AR. He married Lula McMenis, daughter of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone. Ed Flowers died on November 29, 1958 at AR, at age 77. He was buried at Jones Cemetery, Amity, Clark County, AR.

     Children of Ed Flowers and Lula McMenis:

Ivy Flowers   b. October 18, 1901, d. December 26, 1991
Viola May "Ola" Flowers   b. August 15, 1904, d. September 18, 1964
Ethel Virginia Flowers   b. August 15, 1907, d. October 6, 1985
Roy Elmer Flowers   b. July 11, 1910, d. September 10, 1992
Cecil Albert Flowers   b. June 22, 1912, d. October 28, 1976
Mabel Flowers   b. March 16, 1915, d. March 28, 1992
Thomas Clifton Flowers+   b. September 8, 1919, d. June 6, 1996