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He was enumerated with William David Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated May, 1910; Oscar was shown at age 15 as a single white male hired hand born in Arkansas. His father was born in Arkansas and his mother was born in Tennessee.

Rebecka Parker was born circa 1824 at SC.      She was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated July 4, 1880. She was found in Antoine Township, Red Land Post Office Page 463 Dwelling 238 Family 238; Rebecka was shown at age 56 as a white female born in South Carolina. He father was born in Alabama. Her mother's birth place is not known.

     Children of Rebecka Parker:

Lucy E. Parker   b. circa 1856
William F. Parker   b. circa 1859

Lucy E. Parker was born circa 1856 at AL. She was the daughter of Rebecka Parker.      She was enumerated with Rebecka Parker on the Pike County, AL census dated July, 1880; Lucy E. was shown at age 24 as a single white female, daughter of Rebecka born in Alabama. Her father was born in Alabama and her mother was born in South Carolina.

William F. Parker was born circa 1859 at AL. He was the son of Rebecka Parker.      He was enumerated with Rebecka Parker on the Pike County, AL census dated July, 1880; William F. was shown at age 21 as a single white male, son of Rebecka born in Alabama. His father was born in Alabama and his mother was born in South Carolina.

He was enumerated with Rebecka Parker on the Pike County, AL census dated July, 1880; William was shown at age 60 as a white male widower born in South Carolina. His father and his mother were both born in South Carolina.      He was the subject of the following sketch at The Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Southern Arkansas, pp 339-340,:      "William S. Stroope, farmer, Murfreesboro, Ark. Mr. Stroope is recognized as a careful, energetic agriculturist of this community, and by his advanced ideas and progressive habits had done not a little for the farming elements hereabouts. He is a native of this State, born in Clark County, in 1820, and is the fourth in a family of nine children born to Jacob and Mary (Kidwell) Stroope, natives of Kentucky and South Carolina, respectively. The father was a mechanic and moved from his native State to Louisiana, and afterward settled in Arkansas, seven miles west of Arkadelphia, in Clark County. He then resided in different localities after the death of his wife, which occurred in December 1849, at the age of fifty-three years, and then went to Texas, where his death occurred in 1853, at the age of seventy-one years. During his residence in Clark County he became well known and universally respected. Both parents were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which they were active workers. He was with Gen. Jackson in the War of 1812, and was discharged at New Orleans. The paternal grandfather died in Clark County, at the age of eighty-four years; he was an agriculturist and owned a good farm in Clark County. William S. Stroope was early taught the duties of farm life, but had very poor educational advantages, and later in life attended school with his own children. He was married January 20, 1841, to Miss Arritta Pippin, a native of Tennessee, who bore him the following children: Frances (wife of J.J. Banks, resides on the old homestead in Clark County), Jacob (died at Lauderdale Springs, Miss., in 1863, while a soldier), John P. (married and resides in Pike County), Rebecca (wife of O.S. Johnson, who lives near Murfreesboro), William T. (married and resides in Clark County), Tinnie M. (wife of John Carroll, resides in Clark County), Nancy (died at the age of thirteen years). After his marriage Mr. Stroope purchased a good farm four and a half miles southwest of Arkadelphia, consisting of 220 acres, and at one time owned 1,120 acres, but divided all but 220 acres among his children. He has cleared 130 acres, and has about that many under cultivation. In 1878 he came to Pike County, located in the northern part, and there purchased a farm of 240 acres, on which he resided for five years, opening fifty acres, and making other improvements. He removed to Murfreesboro in 1883, and at that time bought seventy-five acres, but is now the owner of about 1,000 acres in the bottom of the Little Missouri. He is also the owner of a good part of land in the limits of the town, and has 200 acres under cultivation, the principal part of which he has done himself. In 1884 he engaged in business in Murfreesboro, and in 1886 took Mr. C.E. Stelle as a partner, the partnership being dissolved in 1890. He has also a half interest in the gin and mill in town, and is a live business man. He had the misfortune to lose his wife in 1886. On July 15, 1861, Mr. Stroope enlisted in Weatherspoon's company, and was in the battles of Oak Hill and Elkhorn. He was taken sick after the latter battle and was unable to go with his company across the Mississippi River. After recovering he joined Reed's company and served wholly in Arkansas, until the close of the war."      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AL census dated June 2, 1900. He was found in Thompson Township, Page 90A, ED 92, Dwelling 1 Family 1.      William sold some land to Lorinda Alford on July 13, 1901.      Know all men by these presents:      That I, W.S. Stroope of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, for and in consideration of the sum of Five Hundred Dollars, $500.00, to me paid by Lorinda Alford, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant, bargain, sell and convey to the said Lorinda Alford and unto her heirs and assigns forever, the following lands lying in the County of Pike, and State of Arkansas, to wit: The Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section Twenty (20), in Township eight (8), South in range twenty-five (25) west.      The Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter and the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section Twenty (20) in Township eight (8) South in range twenty-five (25) west.      The North half of the Southeast quarter of Section Thirty (30), eighty (80) acres; the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section Thirty-one (31), forty (40) acres; Lot One, Two and Five of the Northwest quarter of Section Thirty-one (31), one hundred and seventeen and 10/100 acres; Lot One, Two and Five of the Southwest quarter Section Thirty-one (31), one hundred and twenty acres; the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section Thirty-two (32), forty acres, all in Township Seven (7) South in range twenty-five (25) west.      To have and to hold the same unto the said Lorinda Alford and unto her heirs and assigns forever with all appurtenances thereunto belonging and I hereby covenant with the said Lorinda Alford that I will forever warrant and defend the title to said lands against all lawful claims whatever.      Witness my hand and seal this the 13th day of July 1901.           William S. Stroope      Acknowledgment      State of Arkansas      County of Arkansas      Be it remembered that on this day came before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, within and for the County of Pike, State of Arkansas, duly commissioned and acting, W.S. Stroope, to me well known, as the grantor in the foregoing deed and acknowledged that he had executed the same for the consideration and purposes therein mentioned and set forth, I do hereby so certify.      Witness my hand and seal as such Notary Public, this 13th day of July 1901.           J.C. Pennix, Notary Public      Certificate of Record      State of Arkansas      County of Pike      I, C.A. Kizzia, Clerk of the Circuit Court and exofficio Recorder for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that the annexed and foregoing instrument of writing was filed for record in my office on the 13th day of July A.D. 1901, at 1 ½ o'clock p.m. and the same is now duly recorded with the acknowledgment and certificate thereon in Record Book E, Pages 210 & 11.      In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this the 18th day of July A.D. 1901.           C.A. Kizzia, Clerk           By David A. Stell, D.C.

John Wallace married Lucinda ______.

     Child of John Wallace and Lucinda ______:

Georgia Anna Wallace+   b. circa 1853, d. 1884

Lucinda ______ married John Wallace.

     Child of Lucinda ______ and John Wallace:

Georgia Anna Wallace+   b. circa 1853, d. 1884

Ema Viola Myers was born in March, 1881 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of William M. Myers and Georgia Anna Wallace. Ema Viola Myers married John Benjamin Bryant, son of George Washington Bryant and Mary Elizabeth Chadwick, on November 20, 1898 at Nashville, Howard County, AR.      She was enumerated with John Benjamin Bryant on the Pike County, AR census dated June 12, 1900; Ema V. was shown at age 19 as a married white female born in March 1881 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. The couple was married one year and their only child was still living at the time of the census.      She was enumerated with John Benjamin Bryant on the Pike County, AR census dated April 28, 1910; Viola was shown at age 28 as a married white female, wife of John B., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married once for twelve years. She had six children, five of whom were still living at the time of the census.      She was listed as a head of household on the Bryan County, OK census dated February 4, 1920. She was found in Bennington Township, page 6a, ED 31, Dwelling 57, Family 58; Viola was shown at age 37 as a widowed white female, born in Arkansas. Her parents was born in Tennessee. Her Occupation was farmer on a general farm. She could read and write and she spoke English. Ema Viola Myers married Sam Noland circa 1923. Ema Viola Myers married A.I. Bledsoe in October, 1929 at Chickasha, Grady County, OK. Ema Viola Myers married James M. Lovett after 1949. Ema Viola Myers died in 1964 at Corona, Riverside County, CA.

     Children of Ema Viola Myers and John Benjamin Bryant:

William Washington Bryant+   b. October 19, 1899, d. May 23, 1977
Bertha Bryant   b. 1901, d. 1904
Charles Hester Bryant+   b. May 19, 1903, d. January 12, 1983
James Odus Bryant+   b. May 6, 1905, d. October 22, 1983
John Henry Bryant+   b. February 17, 1907, d. February 27, 1969
Lee Oma Bryant   b. May 15, 1909, d. August 5, 1927
Attis Bryant   b. 1911, d. 1912
Tina Ester Bryant+   b. October 2, 1913
Opal Margie Bryant+   b. August 4, 1915, d. February 12, 1974
Coy Leonard Bryant+   b. September 10, 1917, d. January 27, 1985

Etta Blaine Myers was born on November 21, 1882 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of William M. Myers and Georgia Anna Wallace. Etta Blaine Myers appeared as head of household in the census enumerated June 3, 1900 at Pike County, AR. Information was found on Page 1A, Antoine Township, Dwelling 4, Family 4. Etta was listed as a boarder in the John R. Risner household. She was shown at age 17 born in November 1882 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. Her occupation was servant. She married Ralph Burton "Burt" McMurrain, son of Seaborn S. McMurrain and Rachel E. Dykes, on November 18, 1900 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. Etta Blaine Myers died in July, 1971 at Long Beach, Harrison County, MS, at age 88. She was buried at Allen Cemetery, Long Beach, Harrison County, MS.

     Children of Etta Blaine Myers and Ralph Burton "Burt" McMurrain:

Leonard Cecil McMurrain+   b. September 16, 1906, d. March 7, 1970
Georgia Nadean McMurrain   b. 1909

Etta Hendricks was born in September, 1874 at AR. She married William M. Myers, son of William P. Myers and Sarah Prince, on November 13, 1892 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with William M. Myers on the Pike County, AR census dated June 11, 1900; Etta was shown at age 25 as a married white female born in September 1874 in Arkansas. The birth place of her father is not known. Her mother was born in Alabama.

     Children of Etta Hendricks and William M. Myers:

Obie Myers   b. September, 1893
Clarence Myers   b. September, 1895

John Benjamin Bryant was born on September 15, 1877 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. He was the son of George Washington Bryant and Mary Elizabeth Chadwick. John Benjamin Bryant married Ema Viola Myers, daughter of William M. Myers and Georgia Anna Wallace, on November 20, 1898 at Nashville, Howard County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 12, 1900. He was found in Mountain Township, Page 67A, Dwelling 89, Family 89; John B. was shown at age 22 as a married white male born in September 1877 in Arkansas. His father was born in Tennessee. His mother was born in Mississippi. His occupation was farmer. He owned his farm free and clear of a mortgage.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated April 28, 1910. He was found in Mountain Township, page 314b, ED 93, Dwelling 140, Family 146; John B. was shown at age 33 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father was born in Tennessee. His mother was born in Mississippi. His occupation was farmer. He did general farm work as an employee. He owned his farm free and clear of a mortgage. He was not out of work during the past year. He could read and write and he spoke English. He was married once for twelve years at the time of the census.      John owned a farm free and clear in Arkansas before he left in 1913. John went to Bridgeport, TX in 1911 then back to Arkansas before he moved to Oklahoma in 1914. John and family were enumerated in the 1900 and 1910 AR census, Pike County, Mountain Twp. John was killed in Bryan County, OK in 1918 when a tree he was cutting down kicked back. Ema Viola and family were enumerated in 1920 OK census, Bryan County. John Benjamin Bryant died on April 3, 1918 at Bokchito, Bryan County, OK, at age 40.

     Children of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers:

William Washington Bryant+   b. October 19, 1899, d. May 23, 1977
Bertha Bryant   b. 1901, d. 1904
Charles Hester Bryant+   b. May 19, 1903, d. January 12, 1983
James Odus Bryant+   b. May 6, 1905, d. October 22, 1983
John Henry Bryant+   b. February 17, 1907, d. February 27, 1969
Lee Oma Bryant   b. May 15, 1909, d. August 5, 1927
Attis Bryant   b. 1911, d. 1912
Tina Ester Bryant+   b. October 2, 1913
Opal Margie Bryant+   b. August 4, 1915, d. February 12, 1974
Coy Leonard Bryant+   b. September 10, 1917, d. January 27, 1985

Lethy Hill was the daughter of William J. Hill and Samantha L. "Mattie" Myers.

William Washington Bryant was born on October 19, 1899 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. He was the son of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers.      He was enumerated with John Benjamin Bryant on the Pike County, AR census dated June 12, 1900; William W. was shown at age 7 months as a single white male born in October 1899 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with John Benjamin Bryant on the Pike County, AR census dated April 28, 1910; William was shown at age 10 as a single white male, son of John B., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm laborer and he worked on the home farm. He could read and write and he spoke English. He attended school since September 1, 1909.      He was enumerated with Ema Viola Myers on the Pike County, AR census dated February 4, 1920; William was shown at age 20 as a single white male, son of Viola, born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He could read and write and he spoke English. William Washington Bryant married Effie Ethel Mae Draper, daughter of James Draper, on August 29, 1925 at Durant, Bryan County, OK. William Washington Bryant died on May 23, 1977 at Corona, Riverside County, CA, at age 77.

Bertha Bryant was born in 1901 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers. Bertha Bryant died in 1904 at Newhope, Pike County, AR.

Charles Hester Bryant was born on May 19, 1903 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. He was the son of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers.      He was enumerated with John Benjamin Bryant on the Pike County, AR census dated April 28, 1910; Hester was shown at age 7 as a single white male, son of John B., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He attended school since September 1, 1909.      He was enumerated with Ema Viola Myers on the Pike County, AR census dated February 4, 1920; Hester was shown at age 16 as a single white male, son of Viola, born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He could read and write and he spoke English. Charles Hester Bryant married Ola Malone on November 26, 1930 at Chickasha, Grady County, OK. Charles Hester Bryant married Nora Smith. Charles Hester Bryant died on January 12, 1983 at Pomona, Los Angeles County, CA, at age 79.

Ola Malone was born in 1905 at TX. She married Charles Hester Bryant, son of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers, on November 26, 1930 at Chickasha, Grady County, OK. Ola Malone died in 1942 at Pomona, Los Angeles County, CA.

Nora Smith was born in July, 1901. She married Charles Hester Bryant, son of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers.

James Odus Bryant was born on May 6, 1905 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. He was the son of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers.      He was enumerated with John Benjamin Bryant on the Pike County, AR census dated April 28, 1910; Odus was shown at age 5 as a single white male, son of John B., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with Ema Viola Myers on the Pike County, AR census dated February 4, 1920; Otis was shown at age 14 as a single white male, son of Viola, born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He could read and write and he spoke English. James Odus Bryant married Eva Minnie Mae Draper, daughter of James Draper, on July 7, 1925 at Durant, Bryan County, OK. James Odus Bryant died on October 22, 1983 at Corona, Riverside County, CA, at age 78.

Eva Minnie Mae Draper was born on January 15, 1906 at Bennington, Bryan County, OK. She was the daughter of James Draper. Eva Minnie Mae Draper married James Odus Bryant, son of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers, on July 7, 1925 at Durant, Bryan County, OK.

John Henry Bryant was born on February 17, 1907 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. He was the son of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers.      He was enumerated with John Benjamin Bryant on the Pike County, AR census dated April 28, 1910; Henry was shown at age 3 as a single white male, son of John B., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with Ema Viola Myers on the Pike County, AR census dated February 4, 1920; Henry was shown at age 12 as a single white male, son of Viola, born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He could read and write and he spoke English. John Henry Bryant married Lillian Lee on June 22, 1929 at Chickasha, Grady County, OK. John Henry Bryant died on February 27, 1969 at Corona, Riverside County, CA, at age 62.

     Children of John Henry Bryant and Lillian Lee:

Lee Oma Joyce Bryant   b. May 7, 1933, d. January 30, 1936
Robert Lee Bryant   b. August 10, 1944, d. January 20, 1953

Lillian Lee was born on June 20, 1913 at Newcastle, Grady County, OK. She married John Henry Bryant, son of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers, on June 22, 1929 at Chickasha, Grady County, OK.

     Children of Lillian Lee and John Henry Bryant:

Lee Oma Joyce Bryant   b. May 7, 1933, d. January 30, 1936
Robert Lee Bryant   b. August 10, 1944, d. January 20, 1953

Lee Oma Bryant was born on May 15, 1909 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers.      She was enumerated with John Benjamin Bryant on the Pike County, AR census dated April 28, 1910; Oma was shown at age 1 as a single white female, daughter of John B., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with Ema Viola Myers on the Pike County, AR census dated February 4, 1920; Oma was shown at age 10 as a single white female, daughter of Viola, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She spoke English. Lee Oma Bryant died on August 5, 1927 at Wynnewood, Garvin County, OK, at age 18.

Attis Bryant was born in 1911 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. He was the son of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers. Attis Bryant died in 1912 at Langley, Pike County, AR.

Tina Ester Bryant was born on October 2, 1913 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers.      She was enumerated with Ema Viola Myers on the Pike County, AR census dated February 4, 1920; Tena was shown at age 6 as a single white female, daughter of Viola, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She spoke English. Tina Ester Bryant married Arthur N. Lee on December 28, 1929 at Chickasha, Grady County, OK. Tina Ester Bryant died at Corona, Riverside County, CA.

Arthur N. Lee was born on May 30, 1910 at Newcastle, Grady County, OK. He married Tina Ester Bryant, daughter of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers, on December 28, 1929 at Chickasha, Grady County, OK. Arthur N. Lee died at Corona, Riverside County, CA.

Opal Margie Bryant was born on August 4, 1915 at Bennington, Bryan County, OK. She was the daughter of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers.      She was enumerated with Ema Viola Myers on the Pike County, AR census dated February 4, 1920; Opal was shown at age 4 as a single white female, daughter of Viola, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She spoke English. Opal Margie Bryant married James W. Baker, son of Henry Baker and Ora Robinson, on October 14, 1933 at Chickasha, Grady County, OK. Opal Margie Bryant married Paul Clark Tinsley on August 3, 1936 at Chickasha, Grady County, OK. Opal Margie Bryant died on February 12, 1974 at Corona, Riverside County, CA, at age 58.

James W. Baker was born in 1913 at Amber, Grady County, OK. He was the son of Henry Baker and Ora Robinson. James W. Baker married Opal Margie Bryant, daughter of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers, on October 14, 1933 at Chickasha, Grady County, OK. James W. Baker died on September 9, 1934 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, OK.

Paul Clark Tinsley was born on July 26, 1913 at Lark, Marshall County, OK. He married Opal Margie Bryant, daughter of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers, on August 3, 1936 at Chickasha, Grady County, OK. Paul Clark Tinsley died on January 6, 1981 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, OK, at age 67.

Coy Leonard Bryant was born on September 10, 1917 at Bennington, Bryan County, OK. He was the son of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers.      He was enumerated with Ema Viola Myers on the Pike County, AR census dated February 4, 1920; Leonard was shown at age 2 as a single white male, son of Viola, born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. Coy Leonard Bryant married Florence Holland in June, 1939 at Yuma, AZ. Coy Leonard Bryant died on January 27, 1985 at Loma Linda, Riverside County, CA, at age 67.

Florence Holland married Coy Leonard Bryant, son of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers, in June, 1939 at Yuma, AZ.

Hewall Hill was the son of William J. Hill and Samantha L. "Mattie" Myers.

Benny Hill was the son of William J. Hill and Samantha L. "Mattie" Myers.

Millard Hill was the son of William J. Hill and Samantha L. "Mattie" Myers.

Willie Hill was the son of William J. Hill and Samantha L. "Mattie" Myers.

A.I. Bledsoe was born on November 10, 1886 at Collins County, TX.      A.I. (widowed) and family were enumerated in the 1920 OK census, Cleveland County, ED 10, page 3. Buford was enumerated in the home of William N. Bledsoe, his uncle, in Pototoc County, ED 184, page 5. He married Ema Viola Myers, daughter of William M. Myers and Georgia Anna Wallace, in October, 1929 at Chickasha, Grady County, OK. A.I. Bledsoe died on June 17, 1949 at Riverside County, CA, at age 62.

Ralph Burton "Burt" McMurrain was born in 1866 at Allen Cemetery, Long Beach, Harrison County, MS. He was the son of Seaborn S. McMurrain and Rachel E. Dykes. Ralph Burton "Burt" McMurrain married Etta Blaine Myers, daughter of William M. Myers and Georgia Anna Wallace, on November 18, 1900 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. Ralph Burton "Burt" McMurrain married Rachel ______. Ralph Burton "Burt" McMurrain died in 1924 at Long Beach, Harrison County, MS.

     Children of Ralph Burton "Burt" McMurrain and Rachel ______:

Carrie McMurrain
Brown McMurrain
Clinton McMurrain
Era McMurrain

     Children of Ralph Burton "Burt" McMurrain and Etta Blaine Myers:

Leonard Cecil McMurrain+   b. September 16, 1906, d. March 7, 1970
Georgia Nadean McMurrain   b. 1909

Georgia Nadean McMurrain was born in 1909. She was the daughter of Ralph Burton "Burt" McMurrain and Etta Blaine Myers.

Leonard Cecil McMurrain was born on September 16, 1906. He was the son of Ralph Burton "Burt" McMurrain and Etta Blaine Myers. Leonard Cecil McMurrain married Rhoda ______ on February 26, 1932. Leonard Cecil McMurrain died on March 7, 1970 at Biloxi, Harrison County, MS, at age 63. He was buried at Allen Cemetery 28th Street, Long Beach, Harrison County, MS.

     Child of Leonard Cecil McMurrain and Rhoda ______:

Shirley L. McMurrain   b. September 7, 1933, d. March 31, 1994

Verdi Hill was the daughter of William J. Hill and Samantha L. "Mattie" Myers.

Jewell Hill was the son of William J. Hill and Samantha L. "Mattie" Myers.

James Henry Coffman was born on November 20, 1866 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. He was the son of Daniel Wesley Coffman and Christiana Elizabeth Hill.      He was enumerated with Daniel Wesley Coffman on the Pike County, AR census dated July 20, 1870; James H. was shown at age 4 as a white male born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with Daniel Wesley Coffman on the Pike County, AR census dated June 17, 1880; James H. was shown at age 13 as a single white male, son of Daniel W., born in Arkansas. His father was born in Alabama. His mother was born in Georgia. He was shown at home. He attended school within the past year. He could read and write. James Henry Coffman married Sophronia Ellen Myers, daughter of William M. Myers and Frances A. Davis, on April 11, 1886 at Newhope, Pike County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 11, 1900. He was found in White Township, Page 110A, Dwelling 76, Family 76; J.H. was shown at age 33 as a married white male born in November 1866 in Arkansas. His father was born in Illinois. His mother was born in Georgia. His occupation was farmer. He owned his farm free and clear of a mortgage.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated April 21, 1910. He was found in White Township, Page 366A, sheet 7A, ED 97, Dwelling 65, Family 65; James H. was shown at age 45 as a married white male born in Arkansas. 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 once for 24 years at the time of the census.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated January 28, 1920. He was found in Mountain Township, Page 7A, Sheet 7A, ED 92, Dwelling 122, Family 123; James H. was shown at age 52 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 general farm. He worked on his own account. He could read and write and he spoke English. James Henry Coffman died on January 20, 1940 at Antlers, Pushmataha County, OK, at age 73.

     Children of James Henry Coffman and Sophronia Ellen Myers:

Oscar Dallas Coffman+   b. February 19, 1887, d. 1951
Christina Frances "Tina" Coffman+   b. December 25, 1889, d. 1971
Mary Leatha Coffman+   b. March 9, 1891, d. 1977
Idume Ellen Coffman+   b. February, 1893, d. May, 1964
James Ansley Coffman+   b. January 23, 1895, d. 1968
Vira Della Coffman   b. July 19, 1897, d. 1990
Naomi Esther Coffman+   b. July 18, 1900, d. 1973
Ina Coffman+   b. July 12, 1902, d. 1996
Carl Jethro Coffman   b. October 3, 1904, d. 1975
Ethyl Ferriby "Tet" Coffman+   b. December 29, 1906, d. April, 1981
Arthur Alva "Dutch" Coffman+   b. February 4, 1908, d. 1979
Ruby Rilla Coffman+   b. January 18, 1912, d. 1932

Rhoda ______ was born on January 3, 1914. She married Leonard Cecil McMurrain, son of Ralph Burton "Burt" McMurrain and Etta Blaine Myers, on February 26, 1932. Rhoda ______ died on March 24, 1976 at Long Beach, Harrison County, MS, at age 62. She was buried at Allen Cemetery 28th Street, Long Beach, Harrison County, MS.

     Child of Rhoda ______ and Leonard Cecil McMurrain:

Shirley L. McMurrain   b. September 7, 1933, d. March 31, 1994

Sam Noland married Ema Viola Myers, daughter of William M. Myers and Georgia Anna Wallace, circa 1923.

James M. Lovett was born on November 6, 1880 at Sherman, TX. He married Ema Viola Myers, daughter of William M. Myers and Georgia Anna Wallace, after 1949. James M. Lovett died on January 4, 1968 at Huntington Beach, CA, at age 87.

Joe C. Myers was born on April 4, 1881. He was the son of Elijah Daniel Myers and Nancy Jane Wall.      He was enumerated with Elijah Daniel Myers on the Clark County, AR census dated June 11, 1900; Joe C. was shown at age 19 as a single white male born in April 1881 in Arkansas. His father was born in Georgia. His mother was born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm laborer. Joe C. Myers married Luda "Ludie" ______.      He was listed as a head of household on the Clark County, AR census dated April 15, 1910. He was found in Terre Noire Township, Page 5B, Dwelling 95, Family 95; J.C. was shown at age 29 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer and his type of business was general farm. he rented his farm and was paid a wage. He was married once for seven years. The couple had four children and two of them were still living at the time of the census.      He was listed as a head of household on the Clark County, AR census dated January 13, 1920. He was found in Terre Noire Township, Page 5B, ED 71, Dwelling 91, Family 91; Joe was shown as a married white male, head of household at age 37 born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer. He rented the farm where he worked on his own account. Joe C. Myers died on December 19, 1934 at age 53.

     Children of Joe C. Myers and Luda "Ludie" ______:

Dovie May Myers   b. 1906
William Ransom Myers   b. November 22, 1907, d. April 3, 1962
Pauline Myers   b. 1914
William Edward "Buster Brown" Myers   b. July 22, 1919, d. February 9, 1985

Effie Ethel Mae Draper was born at Bennington, Bryan County, OK. She was the daughter of James Draper. Effie Ethel Mae Draper married William Washington Bryant, son of John Benjamin Bryant and Ema Viola Myers, on August 29, 1925 at Durant, Bryan County, OK.

Susannah Jane Woods was born on November 11, 1881 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of Granbury Woods and Mary Savannah Lamb. Susannah Jane Woods married Elijah Daniel Myers, son of William P. Myers and Sarah Prince, 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.]. Susannah Jane Woods died on March 21, 1953 at Clark County, OK, at age 71. She was buried at Delight Cemetery, Delight, Pike County, AR.

     Children of Susannah Jane Woods:

Ted Wood
Edmond Woods

George Washington Bryant was born on August 8, 1849 at Bledsoe County, TN. He was the son of Benjamin Bryant and Rebecca Millard.      George was enumerated at age 21 in the 1870 AR census at the home of his brother Owen R. Bryant. He is then enumerated with family in the 1880 AR census, Howard County, ED 113, page 27 and in the 1900 AR census, Pike County, Mountain Twp. Both George and Mary Elizabeth are buried at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. George Washington Bryant married Mary Elizabeth Chadwick on June 27, 1871 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. George Washington Bryant died in 1918 at Boswell, Choctaw County, OK. He was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR.

     Children of George Washington Bryant and Mary Elizabeth Chadwick:

Sarah Rebecca Bryant+   b. April 23, 1872, d. 1939
Susan Alabama Bryant+   b. August 10, 1874, d. January 3, 1967
John Benjamin Bryant+   b. September 15, 1877, d. April 3, 1918
Lydia Ann Bryant+   b. August 24, 1879, d. July 30, 1975
William Lee Bryant+   b. July 8, 1882, d. January 2, 1920
Charley Franklin Bryant+   b. March 11, 1886, d. March 4, 1935

Mary Elizabeth Chadwick was born on July 1, 1849 at Carroll County, MS. She married George Washington Bryant, son of Benjamin Bryant and Rebecca Millard, on June 27, 1871 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. Mary Elizabeth Chadwick died on June 4, 1908 at Langley, Pike County, AR, at age 58. She was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR.

     Children of Mary Elizabeth Chadwick and George Washington Bryant:

Sarah Rebecca Bryant+   b. April 23, 1872, d. 1939
Susan Alabama Bryant+   b. August 10, 1874, d. January 3, 1967
John Benjamin Bryant+   b. September 15, 1877, d. April 3, 1918
Lydia Ann Bryant+   b. August 24, 1879, d. July 30, 1975
William Lee Bryant+   b. July 8, 1882, d. January 2, 1920
Charley Franklin Bryant+   b. March 11, 1886, d. March 4, 1935