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Opal Cauthron (F)
#2752

     Opal Cauthron married Theodore Gordon Stanford, son of Neb C. Stanford and Virginia Lee Stanford.


    Paschal C. Sorrels (M)
    b. 1811, d. circa 1836, #2753
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         Paschal C. Sorrels was born in 1811 at NC. [one source has the year as 1810 and the place as Mississippi]. He was the son of George Washington Sorrels and Mary B. Chambers. Paschal C. Sorrels married Rebecca Brewer, daughter of Oliver Brewer Sr. and Mary "Polly" Henderson, on October 17, 1830 at Clark County, AR. Paschal C. Sorrels died circa 1836 at Pike County, AR.

         Child of Paschal C. Sorrels and Rebecca Brewer:
    John Wesley Sorrels+   b. 1835, d. after June 20, 1912


      John Wesley Sorrels (M)
      b. 1835, d. after June 20, 1912, #2754
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           John Wesley Sorrels was born in 1835 at Murfresboro, Pike County, AR. He was the son of Paschal C. Sorrels and Rebecca Brewer.
           He was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated December 3, 1850; J. Wesley Sorrels was shown at age 15 as a white male born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer. He attended school within the past year. John Wesley Sorrels married Angeline P.J. Langdon in 1858 at Pike County, AR. John Wesley Sorrels married Louisa Mahulda Cearly in 1885 at Pike County, AR. John Wesley Sorrels married Sarah Davis Helms, daughter of William Davis and Ann ______, in 1889 at Pike County, AR. John Wesley Sorrels died after June 20, 1912 at Bowen, Pike County, AR.

           Children of John Wesley Sorrels and Angeline P.J. Langdon:
      Emily A. Sorrells   b. 1862, d. 1902
      Machida W. Sorrells   b. circa 1864
      James Warren Sorrells   b. September 5, 1868, d. September 30, 1945
      Robert H. Sorrells   b. circa 1869
      John Wesley Sorrells II   b. August 21, 1871
      Grandison K. Sorrells   b. circa 1872
      Emma R. Sorrells   b. circa 1872
      Thomas Elmer Sorrells   b. May 2, 1874, d. December 15, 1923
      Becca A. Sorrells   b. circa 1876

           Children of John Wesley Sorrels and Louisa Mahulda Cearly:
      Elizabeth Sorrells   b. 1887, d. 1939
      Nora Dell Sorrells   b. December 18, 1889, d. August 2, 1964

           Children of John Wesley Sorrels and Sarah Davis Helms:
      Lillie Sorrells   b. 1892
      Henry Harvey Sorrells+   b. December 21, 1893, d. December 31, 1969


        James Erwin Griffin (M)
        b. 1806, d. November, 1849, #2755
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             James Erwin Griffin was born in 1806 at TN or SC. [one source has the place as Spearman, Hansford County, Texas]. He was the son of William Griffin and Delia ______. James Erwin Griffin married Elizabeth "Eliza" Williams, daughter of Isaac Williams and Nancy ______, on August 22, 1826 at Williamson County, TN. James Erwin Griffin married Rebecca Brewer, daughter of Oliver Brewer Sr. and Mary "Polly" Henderson, circa 1838 at Pike County, AR. James Erwin Griffin married Rebecca Brewer, daughter of Oliver Brewer Sr. and Mary "Polly" Henderson, in 1838 at Pike County, AR. James Erwin Griffin died in November, 1849 at Pike County, AR.

             Children of James Erwin Griffin and Elizabeth "Eliza" Williams:
        William Isaac Henry Griffin
        William Isaac Henry Griffin
        Mary Louisa Griffin   b. July 23, 1828, d. January 10, 1897
        Ann Eliza Griffin+   b. January, 1831, d. 1907
        Nancy Griffin   b. January 1, 1832, d. February 25, 1919
        Nancy Jane Griffin   b. January 1, 1833, d. February 25, 1919

             Children of James Erwin Griffin and Rebecca Brewer:
        Luvisa E. Griffin
        Mathilda E. Griffin
        Lewis Leonard Griffin
        Luvisa Elvy Griffin   b. November 30, 1840, d. January 10, 1925
        James Erwin Griffin Jr.+   b. October 31, 1841, d. October 4, 1879
        Matilda E. Griffin+   b. May 7, 1844, d. March 15, 1923
        Lewis Leonard "L.L." Griffin+   b. November 12, 1846, d. October 1, 1928
        Granderson Kurb Griffin+   b. February 12, 1849, d. April 9, 1918


          Luvisa Elvy Griffin (F)
          b. November 30, 1840, d. January 10, 1925, #2756
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               Luvisa Elvy Griffin was born on November 30, 1840 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of James Erwin Griffin and Rebecca Brewer.
               She was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated December 3, 1850; Louvisa E. Griffin was shown at age 10 as a white female born in Arkansas. She attended school within the past year. Luvisa Elvy Griffin married James Wolford McDowell at Pike County, AR. Luvisa Elvy Griffin died on January 10, 1925 at Garland County, AR, at age 84. She was buried at Garland County, AR.


            James Erwin Griffin Jr. (M)
            b. October 31, 1841, d. October 4, 1879, #2757
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                 James Erwin Griffin Jr. was born on October 31, 1841 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of James Erwin Griffin and Rebecca Brewer.
                 He was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated December 3, 1850; James E. Griffin was shown at age 8 as a white male born in Arkansas. He attended school within the past year.
                 He was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated August 9, 1860; J.E. was shown at age 18 as a single white male born in Arkansas. James Erwin Griffin Jr. married Elba "L. B." "Elva" Kelley, daughter of Elijah W. Kelley and Elizabeth McDaniel, on September 14, 1865 at Pike County, AR. James Erwin Griffin Jr. died on October 4, 1879 at Delight, Pike County, AR, at age 37. He was buried at Pike County, AR.

                 Children of James Erwin Griffin Jr. and Elba "L. B." "Elva" Kelley:
            Frances Arbell Griffin   b. September 17, 1866
            Rebecca Elizabeth Griffin   b. April 7, 1869
            William J. Griffin   b. September 3, 1872
            Martha Jane "Mattie" Griffin+   b. November 8, 1874, d. March 17, 1958
            Henry Griffin   b. 1876
            Elijah H. Griffin   b. August 22, 1876
            James E. "Eddie" Griffin   b. 1878


              Matilda E. Griffin (F)
              b. May 7, 1844, d. March 15, 1923, #2758
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                   Matilda E. Griffin was born on May 7, 1844 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of James Erwin Griffin and Rebecca Brewer.
                   She was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated December 3, 1850; Matilda E. Griffin was shown at age 6 as a white female born in Arkansas.
                   She was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated August 9, 1860; M.E. was shown at age 16 as a single white female born in Arkansas. Matilda E. Griffin married John T. Lavender circa 1864 at Pike County, AR.
                   She was enumerated with John T. Lavender on the Pike County, AR census dated August 11, 1870; Matilda E. was shown at age 26 as a white female born in Arkansas. Her occupation was keeping house. She could read but not write. Matilda E. Griffin died on March 15, 1923 at Garland County, AR, at age 78. She was buried at Garland County, AR.

                   Children of Matilda E. Griffin and John T. Lavender:
              James W. Lavender   b. 1867
              William F. Lavender   b. 1869


                Lewis Leonard "L.L." Griffin (M)
                b. November 12, 1846, d. October 1, 1928, #2759
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                     Lewis Leonard "L.L." Griffin was born on November 12, 1846 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of James Erwin Griffin and Rebecca Brewer.
                     He was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated December 3, 1850; Lewis L. Griffin was shown at age 3 as a white male born in Arkansas.
                     He was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated August 9, 1860; L.L. was shown at age 13 as a single white male born in Arkansas. Lewis Leonard "L.L." Griffin married Frances Arbella Lowe on October 1, 1869 at Pike County, AR. Lewis Leonard "L.L." Griffin married Sarah Elizabeth Harrison on August 20, 1901 at Pike County, AR. Lewis Leonard "L.L." Griffin died on October 1, 1928 at Brinkman, Greer County, OK, at age 81. He was buried at Jester, Greer County, OK.

                     Children of Lewis Leonard "L.L." Griffin and Frances Arbella Lowe:
                Miles Griffin   b. 1870
                Annie C. Griffin   b. 1873
                William Griffin   b. 1875
                Thomas E. Griffin   b. 1879


                  Granderson Kurb Griffin (M)
                  b. February 12, 1849, d. April 9, 1918, #2760
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                       Granderson Kurb Griffin was born on February 12, 1849 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of James Erwin Griffin and Rebecca Brewer.
                       He was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated December 3, 1850; Granderson K. Griffin was shown at age 1 as a white male born in Arkansas.
                       He was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated August 9, 1860; G.C. was shown at age 10 as a single white male born in Arkansas. Granderson Kurb Griffin married Lucinda Adaline Stell, daughter of Andrew Armstrong Stell and Emily Wingfield. Granderson Kurb Griffin died on April 9, 1918 at Madisonville, Madison County, TX, at age 69. He was buried at Oxford Cemetery Hwy 21, Madisonville, Madison County, TX.

                       Children of Granderson Kurb Griffin and Lucinda Adaline Stell:
                  Andrew E. Griffin   b. October 24, 1872
                  John H. Griffin   b. September 3, 1874
                  Mary E. Griffin   b. 1877
                  Ellie Rebecca "Bessie" Griffin   b. March 8, 1879


                    Alexander Barentine (M)
                    b. February 19, 1817, d. February 12, 1890, #2761

                         Alexander Barentine was born on February 19, 1817 at Marlboro County, SC. [one source shows the date as February 9, 1817; one source shows the place as Spearman, Hansford County, Texas]. He married Tabitha Eleanor Overton, daughter of James Overton and Rebecca Hagler, on July 24, 1837 at Henry County, GA. Alexander Barentine married Rebecca Brewer, daughter of Oliver Brewer Sr. and Mary "Polly" Henderson, on September 28, 1879 at Pike County, AR. Alexander Barentine died on February 12, 1890 at Pike County, AR, at age 72. He was buried at Bear Creek Cemetery, Kirby, Pike County, AR.

                         Children of Alexander Barentine and Tabitha Eleanor Overton:
                    William J. Barentine   b. May 16, 1838
                    James M. Barentine   b. July 12, 1839
                    Sarah Barentine   b. November 29, 1840, d. before 1850
                    John S. Barentine   b. September 19, 1842
                    George W. Barentine   b. April 21, 1844
                    Lovett Abijah Barentine+   b. May 12, 1846, d. December 24, 1928
                    Mary Elizabeth J. Barentine   b. December 10, 1847, d. August 11, 1925
                    Nancy A. E. Barentine+   b. December 31, 1848, d. before 1892
                    A.A. Barentine   b. October 18, 1850, d. before 1880
                    Benjamin Franklin Barentine   b. March 16, 1852, d. April 9, 1919
                    Isham L. Barentine   b. October 29, 1853, d. before 1920
                    Susan F. Barentine   b. March 23, 1856, d. before 1860
                    Sarah N. Barentine   b. October 10, 1858
                    Eliza L.A. Barentine+   b. October 20, 1859, d. 1930
                    Calvin Monroe Barentine+   b. July 29, 1861, d. February 17, 1908


                      Celia Ann Orrick (F)
                      b. September 22, 1851, d. March 6, 1938, #2762
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                           Celia Ann Orrick was born on September 22, 1851 at Stilltown, Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of Andrew B. "Abe" Orrick and Rebecca Brewer.
                           She was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated August 9, 1860; C.A. was shown at age 8 as a single white female born in Arkansas.
                           She was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated August 11, 1870; Cela A. was shown at age 18 as a single white female born in Arkansas. Celia Ann Orrick married Lovett Abijah Barentine, son of Alexander Barentine and Tabitha Eleanor Overton, on December 28, 1870 at Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR. Celia Ann Orrick died on March 6, 1938 at Kirby, Pike County, AR, at age 86. She died on March 6, 1938 at Kirby, Pike County, AR, at age 86. [bilious colic]. She was buried at Bear Creek Cemetery, Kirby, Pike County, AR.

                           Children of Celia Ann Orrick and Lovett Abijah Barentine:
                      Mary Ellen Barentine+   b. January 12, 1872, d. March 14, 1959
                      Nancy Rebecca Barentine+   b. November 2, 1874, d. April 24, 1933
                      William Henry Barentine+   b. January 17, 1876, d. March 26, 1950
                      John Alexander Barentine   b. October 23, 1877, d. March 15, 1930
                      Calvin Abijah Barentine+   b. September 25, 1879, d. December 2, 1920
                      Melvina Elisabeth Elmina "Mina" "Minnie" Barentine+   b. October 6, 1881, d. April 23, 1920
                      Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine+   b. October 25, 1882, d. May 25, 1967
                      Lucinda Jane Barentine+   b. October 21, 1885, d. February 3, 1971
                      Alsa Etter Barentine   b. December 30, 1887, d. April 12, 1906
                      Carrie Rado Barentine+   b. March 1, 1894, d. March 18, 1983
                      Willis Harrison Barentine   b. February 28, 1897, d. December 24, 1967


                        William Preston Orrick (M)
                        b. February 3, 1854, d. September 5, 1916, #2763
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                             William Preston Orrick was born on February 3, 1854 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Andrew B. "Abe" Orrick and Rebecca Brewer.
                             He was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated August 9, 1860; W.H.P. was shown at age 6 as a single white male born in Arkansas.
                             He was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated August 11, 1870; William H. was shown at age 16 as a single white male born in Arkansas. William Preston Orrick married Cordilia Adeline Walston, daughter of James Wheeler Walston and Mary Ann Stanley, in 1879 at Pike County, AR.
                             He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated 1880. He was found in Page 436, Missouri Township, Dwelling 36, Family 36; William F. was shown at age 26 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His mother was born in Alabama and his father was born in Alabama. William Preston Orrick died on September 5, 1916 at Auburn, Ellis County, TX, at age 62. He was buried at Auburn Cemetery - Maypearl and Grandview, Ellis County, TX.

                             Children of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston:
                        Mary Orrick   b. March 8, 1881, d. before 1900
                        Frances Orrick   b. 1883, d. before 1900
                        Sarah Orrick+   b. April, 1885, d. January 21, 1921
                        Elizabeth Orrick+   b. February 14, 1887, d. November 11, 1973
                        John Henry Orrick+   b. October 26, 1889, d. January 4, 1947
                        Emily Pearl Orrick   b. October 20, 1891, d. February 11, 1975
                        James Andrew Orrick   b. 1893, d. before 1900
                        Myrtle Alverta Orrick+   b. April 11, 1896, d. May 12, 1969
                        David Freeman Orrick   b. April, 1899
                        Lillian Orrick+   b. December 18, 1901, d. November 9, 1971
                        Reverend Edgar Eldon "Ed" Orrick+   b. March 8, 1904, d. September 8, 1984


                          Patrick Henry Orrick (M)
                          b. August 22, 1856, d. February 29, 1940, #2764
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                               Patrick Henry Orrick was born on August 22, 1856 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Andrew B. "Abe" Orrick and Rebecca Brewer.
                               He was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated August 9, 1860; P.H. was shown at age 3 as a single white male born in Arkansas.
                               He was enumerated with Rebecca Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated August 11, 1870; Patrick K. was shown at age 13 as a single white male born in Arkansas. Patrick Henry Orrick married Lucinda Rebecca Stokes, daughter of G.W. Stokes and Clara Pullen, on September 24, 1876 at Clark County, AR. [The service was performed by Reverend John Crouch. One source indicates marriage is recorded in Clark County Book G-266. Another indicates the marriage was recorded in Pike County.].
                               He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 11, 1880. He was found in Missouri Township, Roll 53, Book 1, Page 436A, Sheet 5, Dwelling 41, Family 41; Patrick H. was shown at age 23 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His mother was born in Arkansas and his father was born in Alabama.
                               He was listed as a head of household on the Madison County, TX census dated June 13, 1900. He was found in North Half Justice Precinct No. 1, Page 21A, Sheet 10, ED 28, Dwelling 172, Family 172; Patrick H. was shown at age 43 as a married white male born in August 1856 in Arkansas. His parents were 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 24 years at the time of the census.
                               He was listed as a head of household on the McLennan County, TX census dated April 16, 1910. He was found in Justice Precinct 1, Roll 1575, Book 1, Page 236a, Sheet 124A, ED 89, Dwelling 56, Family 57; Patrick H. was shown at age 53 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father's birth place was unknown. His mother was born in Arkansas. His occupation was carpenter. He worked for a wage. He had not been unemployed on April 10, 1915. He was out of work 12 weeks during 1909. He owned his house at 1805 River Street. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married 33 years at the time of the census.
                               Also shown:
                               George W. Cook at age 26 as a single white male, boarder, born in Texas. His father was born in England. His mother's birth was unknown. His occupation was ministerial student. He worked for a wage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He attended school since September 1, 1909.
                               He was listed as a head of household on the Madison County, TX census dated January 22, 1920. He was found in Precinct 1, Roll 1832, Book 1, Page 38A, Sheet 9A, ED 102, Dwelling 190, Family 193; Pat H. was shown at age 62 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father was born in Mississippi. His mother was born in Texas. His occupation was farmer on his own farm. He worked on his own account. He owned his farm om the Madisonville and Calhouns Ferry Road free of a mortgage. He could read nad write and he spoke English.
                               He was listed as a head of household on the Madison County, TX census dated April 16, 1930. He was found in Justice Precinct 1, Roll 2375, Book 1, Page 24A, Sheet 11A, ED 157-2; Patrick was shown at age 73 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 owned the farm on which the family lived. He could read and write and he spoke English. He was not a veteran of any war. He was 21 years old when he first married. Patrick Henry Orrick died on February 29, 1940 at Madisonville, Madison County, TX, at age 83.
                               He was the subject of the following sketch at a letter to David Kelley from Truett Wilson Orrick.,:
                                    Patrick was born to Andrew and Rebecca (Brewer) Orrick in Pike County, Arkansas on August 22, 1856. In Pike County he met Rebecca Stokes daughter of George Washington Stokes and Clara (Pullen) Stokes. Rebecca was born on August 1, 1858. On September 24, 1876 in Clark County, Arkansas Patrick and Rebecca were married. Their oldest son, Andrew Washington "Andy" was born in Clark County on August 23, 1878. Their other four children, two more sons and two daughters, were born in Pike County, Arkansas. They were Charles Walter "Charlie" born on October 28, 1880, Ann Marie "Annie" born on September 4, 1882, Cornelia Rosetta born on November 2, 1884 and Bailis William born on October 24, 1887.
                                    In December 1891, Patrick went alone to White Settlement, Tarrant County, Texas near Fort Worth where his cousins James and Bill Orrick were living. In February 1892 Rebecca and the five children traveled by train from Preston, Faulkner County, Arkansas to Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas. After getting off the train and traveling a short distance by rented wagon they were met by Patrick in another wagon. They lived and worked on a farm as sharecroppers in Ellis County, Texas until sometime in 1893, when they moved to Madison County, Texas. [William] Preston Orrick, Patrick's brother; [Granderson] Kurb Griffin and Lewis [Leonard] Griffin, his half-brothers; were already living and farming in Madison County. They first settled in the Hollis Community where they farmed as sharecroppers on the Payne property. They later lived in Greenbrier Community and later still Patrick bought property on the eastern outskirts of Madisonville. At least some of the children attended school in Madisonville.
                                    [Between 1900 and 1910] the family moved to Waco, McLennan County, Texas so that the three sons might attend school at Baylor University. All three graduated from Baylor and became Baptist ministers. When they were attending Baylor together they were known as the "ABC" brothers (Andy, Bailis and Charlie).
                                    On November 24, 1901 Charlie married Nannie R. Massey who lived in Madison County. They had two daughters, Florence and Hattie Bell.
                                    On May 30, 1917 Andy married Emma Fulgham who also lived in Madison County. They had two sons, Truett Wilson and Brooks Wood.
                                    On May 25, 1919 Bailis married [in Nespelem, Okanogan County, Washington] Vera [Juanita] Humphries who was from Montana and whom he had met while attending Baylor. They became missionaries to Uruguay South America and served there for 37 years. Bailis was still living at age 96 [he died on February 17, 1988 at age 100] and Vera was still living at age 92.[she died on January 14, 1989 at age 97]. The retired and lived in Waco until their death.
                                    [Ann Marie] Annie married John M. Gibbs on July 23, 1903 [in Madisonville, Madison County, Texas]. They had six children, four sons and two daughters. They were named Fred [Corbin], Osmond, R.V. Vera [Sybil], Rebecca and J.M. [John M.].
                                    [Cornelia] Rosetta married [John N.] Johnny Singletary on December 24, 1905 [in Madisonville, Madison County, Texas]. They had six children, five boys and one girl. [Herman Wright, who died at age 5], [William P.] Willie, Elmer [Franklin], [Johnnie] Earl, Annabelle, and Cleo [Harley].
                                    [Between 1910 and 1920] Patrick and Rebecca moved from Waco back to Madison County where they bought a small farm about two miles north of Madisonville. They lived there for the rest of their lives. Patrick died February 29, 1940 at the age of 84. Rebecca died July 11, 1943 at the age of 85.
                                    All of their children except one (Bailis) are now dead [in May 1984]. Andrew died December 17, 1962 [in Navasota, Grimes County, Texas] at the age of 84. His wife, Emma died in 1977 at the age of 84.
                                    Charlie died May 2, 1965 [in Waco, McLennan County, Texas] at the age of 84. His wife, Nannie died ______ at the age of ______. Charlie married a second time to a woman named Susie ______. Susie Orrick is still living [in May 1984] in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.
                                    Annie Gibbs died September 30, 1965 [in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas] at the age of 83. Her husband, John Gibbs, died in 1956 at the age of 87.
                                    Rosetta Singletary died September 29, 1974 [in Madisonville, Madison County, Texas] at the age of 89. Her husband Johnny Singletary died ______ at the age of ______.

                               Children of Patrick Henry Orrick and Lucinda Rebecca Stokes:
                          Andrew Washington Orrick+   b. August 23, 1878, d. December 17, 1962
                          Charles Walter Orrick+   b. October 28, 1880, d. May 2, 1965
                          Ann Marie Orrick+   b. September 4, 1882, d. September 30, 1965
                          Cornelia Rosetta Orrick+   b. November 2, 1884, d. September 29, 1974
                          Bailis William Orrick   b. October 24, 1887, d. February 17, 1988


                            Lovett Abijah Barentine1 (M)
                            b. May 12, 1846, d. December 24, 1928, #2765
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                                 Lovett Abijah Barentine was born on May 12, 1846 at Marion County, AL. He was the son of Alexander Barentine and Tabitha Eleanor Overton. Lovett Abijah Barentine married Celia Ann Orrick, daughter of Andrew B. "Abe" Orrick and Rebecca Brewer, on December 28, 1870 at Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR.
                                 Proof of Marriage as recorded in the Pike County, Arkansas Deed Book B, pages 335-336.
                                 State of Arkansas,
                                 ss.
                                 County of Garland,
                                 Personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the County of Garland and State of Arkansas, duly appointed, commissioned, qualified, and acting and fully authorized to administer oaths, John T. Lavender aged 54 years, and Matilda Lavender aged 52 years, both of whom are residents of the County of Garland in the State of Arkansas, but whose Post Office address is Chrystal Springs in the County of Montgomery and State of Arkansas, both of whom being by me duly sworn according to law, deposeth and sayeth: that they were present at the residence of Rebecca Orrick at Pike County, Arkansas on the 28 day of December A.D. 1870 and witnessed the Marriage Ceremony performed by Parson Ewing Alford, M.G., between Abijah Barentine and Celia Ann Orrick; and they further state that they have had personal knowledge of the said Abijah Barentine and Celia Ann Barentine nee Orrick each and every year from the said 28th day of December 1870 up to the present time this 21 day of October 1896 and that they have personal knowledge and do know that they have lived peaceably, continually, and uninterruptedly together as husband and wife ever since their said marriage and they further state that they have no interest in this matter either direct or indirect, present or prospective; and that their Post Office address is Chrystal Springs, Montgomery County, State of Arkansas.       John T. Lavender
                                 Matilda E. Lavender
                                 Attest:
                                 May Brown

                                 Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 21 day of October 1896 A.D. and I hereby certify that affiants are to me well known as respectable and credible persons whose statements are entitled to full faith and credit and that their reputation for truth and veracity is good and without question and that they are so regar(d)ed and reputed by the community in which they reside or where every they are known; and I further certify that I carefully read over said affidavit to said affiants and acquainted them with the nature and purposes of said affidavit at and before the execution hereof and I am satisfied from an examination of the witnesses or affiants herein, that they fully understood the same and I further certify that I am in no wise interested in this matter and that my commission expires on the 31st day of January 1898 and that my Post Office address is Arkansas.
                                 R.D. Suddeth
                                 Notary Public

                                 State of Arkansas,
                                 County of Pike,
                                 I, M.M. Mauney, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex Officio Recorder within and for said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing and annexed instrument of writing was filed in my office for record on the 22nd day of February A.D. 1897 at 1 o'clock P.M. and that the same is now duly recorded with the acknowledgment and certificate thereon, in record Book B, Pages 335 and 336.
                                 In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal this the 23rd day of February A.D. 1897.
                                 (Seal)     M.M. Mauney, Clerk. Lovett Abijah Barentine was buried at Bear Creek Cemetery, Pike County, AR. He left a will at will,      State of Arkansas,
                                      County of Pike,
                                 I, Abijah Barentine, of Kirby, Arkansas make this as my last Will and Testament.
                                 I give, bequeth, devise my estate and Property both Real and personal, as follows:
                                      To Mary Ellen Campbell (borned Barentine) the sum of $ 1.10
                                      To Rebecca Fox (borned Barentine) the sum of 1.10
                                      William Barentine the sum of 1.10
                                      John A. Barentine the sum of 1.10
                                      Abija (sp) Barentine, now dead but leaves three living heirs 1.10
                                      Elmina Orrick (borned Barentine) now dead to her heirs 1.10
                                      Adaline Alford (borned Barentine) 1.10
                                      Lucinda Hill (borned Barentine) 1.10
                                      Willis H. Barentine 1.10
                                      Rado White (borned Barentine) 1.10
                                 The balance of all my property both real and personal after all just deb(t)s and funeral expenses, I want given to my beloved wife, Celia Barentine, to hold as hers as long as she lives, and at her death I want my property all sold and the money equally divided among the above named Heirs.
                                 I hereby appoint John A. Barentine, my son, as my executor to serve With-out bond.
                                 In witness, where of, I have signed and sealed, and published, and declared, this instrument as my last Will at Kirby, Arkansas.
                                      Abijah (his x mark) Barentine
                                 The said Abijah Barentine, of Kirby, Arkansas, in sound Mind and Memory, Signed and sealed this instrument, and published and declared, as, and for his last Will in our presence, and we at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto Written our names as subscribing Witnesses.
                                  Witness, To Will and Mark
                                       W.R. Williams
                                      J.E. McMenis
                                      Buena Tolleson. He died on December 24, 1928 at Kirby, Pike County, AR, at age 82. He was buried at Bear Creek Cemetery, Kirby, Pike County, AR.

                                 Children of Lovett Abijah Barentine and Celia Ann Orrick:
                            Mary Ellen Barentine+   b. January 12, 1872, d. March 14, 1959
                            Nancy Rebecca Barentine+   b. November 2, 1874, d. April 24, 1933
                            William Henry Barentine+   b. January 17, 1876, d. March 26, 1950
                            John Alexander Barentine   b. October 23, 1877, d. March 15, 1930
                            Calvin Abijah Barentine+   b. September 25, 1879, d. December 2, 1920
                            Melvina Elisabeth Elmina "Mina" "Minnie" Barentine+   b. October 6, 1881, d. April 23, 1920
                            Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine+   b. October 25, 1882, d. May 25, 1967
                            Lucinda Jane Barentine+   b. October 21, 1885, d. February 3, 1971
                            Alsa Etter Barentine   b. December 30, 1887, d. April 12, 1906
                            Carrie Rado Barentine+   b. March 1, 1894, d. March 18, 1983
                            Willis Harrison Barentine   b. February 28, 1897, d. December 24, 1967

                            1. [Information on this family comes from several Pike County sources, including online records and information from the Pike County database.].

                            Cordilia Adeline Walston (F)
                            b. December 5, 1860, d. December 2, 1930, #2766
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                                 Cordilia Adeline Walston was born on December 5, 1860 at Coosa County, AL. [one source has the day as 25]. She was the daughter of James Wheeler Walston and Mary Ann Stanley.
                                 She was enumerated with James Wheeler Walston on the Coosa County, AL census dated August 8, 1870; C.A. was shown at age 9 as a white female born in Alabama. She attended school within the past year. Cordilia Adeline Walston married William Preston Orrick, son of Andrew B. "Abe" Orrick and Rebecca Brewer, in 1879 at Pike County, AR.
                                 She was enumerated with William Preston Orrick on the Pike County, AR census dated 1880; Cordelia was shown at age 19 as a married white female born in Alabama. her mother was born in Georgia and her father was born in Georgia. Cordilia Adeline Walston died on December 2, 1930 at Temple, Bell County, TX, at age 69. [her death certificate number is 56273 and indicates her death as December 22, 1930].

                                 Children of Cordilia Adeline Walston and William Preston Orrick:
                            Mary Orrick   b. March 8, 1881, d. before 1900
                            Frances Orrick   b. 1883, d. before 1900
                            Sarah Orrick+   b. April, 1885, d. January 21, 1921
                            Elizabeth Orrick+   b. February 14, 1887, d. November 11, 1973
                            John Henry Orrick+   b. October 26, 1889, d. January 4, 1947
                            Emily Pearl Orrick   b. October 20, 1891, d. February 11, 1975
                            James Andrew Orrick   b. 1893, d. before 1900
                            Myrtle Alverta Orrick+   b. April 11, 1896, d. May 12, 1969
                            David Freeman Orrick   b. April, 1899
                            Lillian Orrick+   b. December 18, 1901, d. November 9, 1971
                            Reverend Edgar Eldon "Ed" Orrick+   b. March 8, 1904, d. September 8, 1984


                              Mary Orrick (F)
                              b. March 8, 1881, d. before 1900, #2767
                              Pop-up Pedigree

                                   Mary Orrick was born on March 8, 1881 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston. Mary Orrick died before 1900.


                                Frances Orrick (F)
                                b. 1883, d. before 1900, #2768
                                Pop-up Pedigree

                                     Frances Orrick was born in 1883 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston. Frances Orrick died before 1900.


                                  James Andrew Orrick (M)
                                  b. 1893, d. before 1900, #2769
                                  Pop-up Pedigree

                                       James Andrew Orrick was born in 1893 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston. James Andrew Orrick died before 1900.


                                    Sarah Orrick (F)
                                    b. April, 1885, d. January 21, 1921, #2770
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                                         Sarah Orrick was born in April, 1885 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston. Sarah Orrick married Gus Maynard in 1909 at Hill County, TX. Sarah Orrick died on January 21, 1921 at Cleburne, Johnson County, TX, at age 35.

                                         Children of Sarah Orrick and Gus Maynard:
                                    Euvice Maynard
                                    Loneita Maynard


                                      Elizabeth Orrick (F)
                                      b. February 14, 1887, d. November 11, 1973, #2771
                                      Pop-up Pedigree

                                           Elizabeth Orrick was born on February 14, 1887 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston. Elizabeth Orrick married James Wilson Brown in 1906 at Madisonville, Madison County, TX. Elizabeth Orrick died on November 11, 1973 at Temple, Bell County, TX, at age 86.

                                           Children of Elizabeth Orrick and James Wilson Brown:
                                      William Otis Brown
                                      James Grover Brown
                                      Mary Beth Brown


                                        John Henry Orrick (M)
                                        b. October 26, 1889, d. January 4, 1947, #2772
                                        Pop-up Pedigree

                                             John Henry Orrick was born on October 26, 1889 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston. John Henry Orrick married Era Dixie Maynard in 1909 at Hill County, TX. John Henry Orrick died on January 4, 1947 at Belton, Bell County, TX, at age 57.

                                             Children of John Henry Orrick and Era Dixie Maynard:
                                        Ruth C. Orrick   b. circa 1913, d. February, 1980
                                        Lloyd James Orrick I+   b. circa 1916
                                        Cordie B. Orrick   b. circa 1918


                                          Emily Pearl Orrick (F)
                                          b. October 20, 1891, d. February 11, 1975, #2773
                                          Pop-up Pedigree

                                               Emily Pearl Orrick was born on October 20, 1891. She was the daughter of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston. Emily Pearl Orrick married Newton Poteet in 1908 at Madison County, TX. Emily Pearl Orrick married _____ Blassingame. Emily Pearl Orrick died on February 11, 1975 at Scottsdale, Maricopa County, AZ, at age 83.


                                            Myrtle Alverta Orrick (F)
                                            b. April 11, 1896, d. May 12, 1969, #2774
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                                                 Myrtle Alverta Orrick was born on April 11, 1896 at Madisonville, Ellis County, TX. [one source has the month as May]. She was the daughter of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston. Myrtle Alverta Orrick married Benjamin Cliburn Rust, son of Captain Thomas Benedict Rust and Adeline Faulkner, on October 17, 1918 at Stamford, Jones County, TX. Myrtle Alverta Orrick died on May 12, 1969 at Portland, Multnomah County, OR, at age 73. [one source has the date as 5/20/1969 and the place as Newburg, oregon.].


                                              David Freeman Orrick (M)
                                              b. April, 1899, #2775
                                              Pop-up Pedigree

                                                   David Freeman Orrick was born in April, 1899. He was the son of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston.


                                                Lillian Orrick (F)
                                                b. December 18, 1901, d. November 9, 1971, #2776
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                                                     Lillian Orrick was born on December 18, 1901 at Madison County, TX. She was the daughter of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston. Lillian Orrick married A. C. Sanders in 1919. Lillian Orrick died on November 9, 1971 at Searcy, White County, AR, at age 69.

                                                     Children of Lillian Orrick and A. C. Sanders:
                                                Jasper Sanders
                                                Vance Sanders
                                                Millie Sanders


                                                  Reverend Edgar Eldon "Ed" Orrick (M)
                                                  b. March 8, 1904, d. September 8, 1984, #2777
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                                                       Reverend Edgar Eldon "Ed" Orrick was born on March 8, 1904 at North Zulch, Madison County, TX. He was the son of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston. Reverend Edgar Eldon "Ed" Orrick married Era Olene Franks on June 13, 1926. Reverend Edgar Eldon "Ed" Orrick married Olga Bartek Waggoner on November 9, 1946. Reverend Edgar Eldon "Ed" Orrick married Nadine Baldree Lowack. Reverend Edgar Eldon "Ed" Orrick died on September 8, 1984 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX, at age 80. The following obituary was published in Fort Worth Sun Times, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX, on September 9, 1984:
                                                       Edgar Eldon Orrick, 80, passed away Saturday. Survivors: Wife, Nadine Orrick, Fort Worth; sons, Ray and Harrold Orrick, both of Fort Worth; step-daughters, Eddie Lowack, Benita Hicks, both of Fort Worth; three grandchildren; one great grandson; three step-grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Olivet Chapel. Rev. Coy Latimer officiating. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements Mount Olivet Funeral Home, 2301 N. Sylvania at N.E. 28th St. 831-0511. He was buried on September 10, 1984 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX.

                                                       Children of Reverend Edgar Eldon "Ed" Orrick and Era Olene Franks:
                                                  Harold D. Orrick+
                                                  Eldon Ray Orrick   b. 1927
                                                  Kenneth H. Orrick   b. October 1, 1929, d. August 18, 1949
                                                  Carolyn Orrick   b. December 27, 1939, d. January 30, 1940


                                                    Gus Maynard (M)
                                                    #2778

                                                         Gus Maynard married Sarah Orrick, daughter of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston, in 1909 at Hill County, TX.

                                                         Children of Gus Maynard and Sarah Orrick:
                                                    Euvice Maynard
                                                    Loneita Maynard


                                                      Euvice Maynard (F)
                                                      #2779
                                                      Pop-up Pedigree

                                                           Euvice Maynard was the daughter of Gus Maynard and Sarah Orrick.


                                                        Loneita Maynard (F)
                                                        #2780
                                                        Pop-up Pedigree

                                                             Loneita Maynard was the daughter of Gus Maynard and Sarah Orrick.


                                                          James Wilson Brown (M)
                                                          #2781

                                                               James Wilson Brown married Elizabeth Orrick, daughter of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston, in 1906 at Madisonville, Madison County, TX.

                                                               Children of James Wilson Brown and Elizabeth Orrick:
                                                          William Otis Brown
                                                          James Grover Brown
                                                          Mary Beth Brown


                                                            William Otis Brown (M)
                                                            #2782
                                                            Pop-up Pedigree

                                                                 William Otis Brown was the son of James Wilson Brown and Elizabeth Orrick.


                                                              James Grover Brown (M)
                                                              #2783
                                                              Pop-up Pedigree

                                                                   James Grover Brown was the son of James Wilson Brown and Elizabeth Orrick.


                                                                Mary Beth Brown (F)
                                                                #2784
                                                                Pop-up Pedigree

                                                                     Mary Beth Brown was the daughter of James Wilson Brown and Elizabeth Orrick.


                                                                  Era Dixie Maynard (F)
                                                                  b. circa 1891, #2785

                                                                       Era Dixie Maynard was born circa 1891. She married John Henry Orrick, son of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston, in 1909 at Hill County, TX.

                                                                       Children of Era Dixie Maynard and John Henry Orrick:
                                                                  Ruth C. Orrick   b. circa 1913, d. February, 1980
                                                                  Lloyd James Orrick I+   b. circa 1916
                                                                  Cordie B. Orrick   b. circa 1918


                                                                    Ruth C. Orrick (F)
                                                                    b. circa 1913, d. February, 1980, #2786
                                                                    Pop-up Pedigree

                                                                         Ruth C. Orrick was born circa 1913 at TX. She was the daughter of John Henry Orrick and Era Dixie Maynard. Ruth C. Orrick married _____ Biers. Ruth C. Orrick died in February, 1980.


                                                                      _____ Biers (M)
                                                                      #2787

                                                                           _____ Biers married Ruth C. Orrick, daughter of John Henry Orrick and Era Dixie Maynard.


                                                                        Cordie B. Orrick (F)
                                                                        b. circa 1918, #2788
                                                                        Pop-up Pedigree

                                                                             Cordie B. Orrick was born circa 1918 at TX. She was the daughter of John Henry Orrick and Era Dixie Maynard. Cordie B. Orrick married _____ Craig.


                                                                          _____ Craig (M)
                                                                          #2789

                                                                               _____ Craig married Cordie B. Orrick, daughter of John Henry Orrick and Era Dixie Maynard.


                                                                            Lloyd James Orrick I (M)
                                                                            b. circa 1916, #2790
                                                                            Pop-up Pedigree

                                                                                 Lloyd James Orrick I was born circa 1916 at TX. He was the son of John Henry Orrick and Era Dixie Maynard.


                                                                              Newton Poteet (M)
                                                                              #2794

                                                                                   Newton Poteet married Emily Pearl Orrick, daughter of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston, in 1908 at Madison County, TX.


                                                                                _____ Blassingame (M)
                                                                                #2795

                                                                                     _____ Blassingame married Emily Pearl Orrick, daughter of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston.


                                                                                  Benjamin Cliburn Rust (M)
                                                                                  b. February 5, 1875, d. January 19, 1954, #2796
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                                                                                       Benjamin Cliburn Rust was born on February 5, 1875 at McMinnville, Warren County, TN. He was the son of Captain Thomas Benedict Rust and Adeline Faulkner. Benjamin Cliburn Rust married Myrtle Alverta Orrick, daughter of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston, on October 17, 1918 at Stamford, Jones County, TX. Benjamin Cliburn Rust died on January 19, 1954 at Selma, Fresno County, CA, at age 78. He was buried at Turlock, Stanislaus County, CA.


                                                                                    A. C. Sanders (M)
                                                                                    #2797

                                                                                         A. C. Sanders married Lillian Orrick, daughter of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston, in 1919.

                                                                                         Children of A. C. Sanders and Lillian Orrick:
                                                                                    Jasper Sanders
                                                                                    Vance Sanders
                                                                                    Millie Sanders


                                                                                      Jasper Sanders (M)
                                                                                      #2798
                                                                                      Pop-up Pedigree

                                                                                           Jasper Sanders was the son of A. C. Sanders and Lillian Orrick.


                                                                                        Vance Sanders (M)
                                                                                        #2799
                                                                                        Pop-up Pedigree

                                                                                             Vance Sanders was the son of A. C. Sanders and Lillian Orrick.


                                                                                          Millie Sanders (F)
                                                                                          #2800
                                                                                          Pop-up Pedigree

                                                                                               Millie Sanders was the daughter of A. C. Sanders and Lillian Orrick. Millie Sanders married Floyd Lyon.


                                                                                            Floyd Lyon (M)
                                                                                            #2801

                                                                                                 Floyd Lyon married Millie Sanders, daughter of A. C. Sanders and Lillian Orrick.


                                                                                              Era Olene Franks (F)
                                                                                              #2802

                                                                                                   Era Olene Franks married Reverend Edgar Eldon "Ed" Orrick, son of William Preston Orrick and Cordilia Adeline Walston, on June 13, 1926.

                                                                                                   Children of Era Olene Franks and Reverend Edgar Eldon "Ed" Orrick:
                                                                                              Harold D. Orrick+
                                                                                              Eldon Ray Orrick   b. 1927
                                                                                              Kenneth H. Orrick   b. October 1, 1929, d. August 18, 1949
                                                                                              Carolyn Orrick   b. December 27, 1939, d. January 30, 1940


                                                                                                Eldon Ray Orrick (M)
                                                                                                b. 1927, #2803
                                                                                                Pop-up Pedigree

                                                                                                     Eldon Ray Orrick was born in 1927 at Bell County, TX. He was the son of Reverend Edgar Eldon "Ed" Orrick and Era Olene Franks.


                                                                                                  Kenneth H. Orrick (M)
                                                                                                  b. October 1, 1929, d. August 18, 1949, #2804
                                                                                                  Pop-up Pedigree

                                                                                                       Kenneth H. Orrick was born on October 1, 1929 at Temple, Bell County, TX. He was the son of Reverend Edgar Eldon "Ed" Orrick and Era Olene Franks. Kenneth H. Orrick died on August 18, 1949 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX, at age 19.



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