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Marilyn A. Yearby was born in 1835 at AL. She was the daughter of John Thomas Yearby Sr and Ann Gorham Hassell.      She was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated November 28, 1850; Marilyn A. was shown at age 15 as a white female born in Alabama.

John P. Yearby was born in 1828 at AL. He was the son of John Thomas Yearby Sr and Martha Baines.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated November 28, 1850; John P. was shown at age 22 as a white male born in Alabama. His occupation was farmer.

Miles W. Yearby was born in 1830 at AL. He was the son of John Thomas Yearby Sr and Ann Gorham Hassell.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated November 28, 1850; Miles W. was shown at age 20 as a white male born in Alabama.

Virginia L. Yearby was born in 1837 at AL. She was the daughter of John Thomas Yearby Sr and Ann Gorham Hassell.      She was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated November 28, 1850; Virginia L. was shown at age 13 as a white female born in Alabama.      She was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Virginia was shown at age 22 as a white female born in Alabama.

Irma M. Yearby was born in 1839 at AL. She was the daughter of John Thomas Yearby Sr and Ann Gorham Hassell.      She was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated November 28, 1850; Irma M.. was shown at age 11 as a white female born in Alabama.

Henry Clay Yearby was born in 1841 at AL. He was the son of John Thomas Yearby Sr and Ann Gorham Hassell.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated November 28, 1850; Henry Clay was shown at age 9 as a white male born in Alabama.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Henry C. was shown at age 19 as a white male born in Alabama. He attended school within the past year.

Elizabeth Yearby was born in 1843 at AL. She was the daughter of John Thomas Yearby Sr and Ann Gorham Hassell.      She was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated November 28, 1850; Elizabeth was shown at age 7 as a white female born in Alabama.      She was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Elizabeth was shown at age 17 as a white female born in Alabama. She attended school within the past year.

Emaline Yearby was born in 1845 at AL. She was the daughter of John Thomas Yearby Sr and Ann Gorham Hassell.      She was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated November 28, 1850; Emaline was shown at age 5 as a white female born in Alabama.      She was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Emma was shown at age 15 as a white female born in Alabama. She attended school within the past year.

David A. Yearby was born in 1846 at AL. He was the son of John Thomas Yearby Sr and Ann Gorham Hassell.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated November 28, 1850; David A. was shown at age 4 as a white male born in Alabama.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; David W. was shown at age 14 as a white female born in Alabama. He attended school within the past year.

Matilda P. Yearby was born in 1847 at AL. She was the daughter of John Thomas Yearby Sr and Ann Gorham Hassell.      She was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated November 28, 1850; Matilda P. was shown at age 3 as a white female born in Alabama.      She was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Matilda was shown at age 13 as a white female born in Alabama. She attended school with in the past year.

Julia Yearby was born in 1849 at AL. She was the daughter of John Thomas Yearby Sr and Ann Gorham Hassell.      She was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated November 28, 1850; Julia was shown at age 1 as a white female born in Alabama.      She was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr census dated July 19, 1860; Julia was shown at age 11 as a white female born in Alabama. She attended school with in the past year.

Harriet Yearby was born in 1851 at AL. She was the daughter of John Thomas Yearby Sr and Ann Gorham Hassell.      She was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Harriet was shown at age 9 as a white female born in Alabama.

Simon Yearby was born in 1853 at AL. He was the son of John Thomas Yearby Sr and Ann Gorham Hassell.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Simon was shown at age 7 as a white male born in Alabama.

AL Tuscaloosa County 1860 Census was the son of US 1860 Census and Alabama Census.      He was listed as a head of household on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860. He was found in Fosters Division, Page 716, Reel M653-25.Dwelling 937, Family 987; John was shown at age 63 as a married white male born in South Carolina. His occupation was farmer. He owned real estate valued at $2000 and personal property valued at $6320.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Ann G. was shown at age 53 as a married white female born in North Carolina.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Virginia was shown at age 22 as a white female born in Alabama.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Henry C. was shown at age 19 as a white male born in Alabama. He attended school within the past year.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Elizabeth was shown at age 17 as a white female born in Alabama. She attended school within the past year.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Emma was shown at age 15 as a white female born in Alabama. She attended school within the past year.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; David W. was shown at age 14 as a white female born in Alabama. He attended school within the past year.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Matilda was shown at age 13 as a white female born in Alabama. She attended school with in the past year.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr census dated July 19, 1860; Julia was shown at age 11 as a white female born in Alabama. She attended school with in the past year.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Harriet was shown at age 9 as a white female born in Alabama.      He was enumerated with John Thomas Yearby Sr on the Tuscaloosa County, AL census dated July 19, 1860; Simon was shown at age 7 as a white male born in Alabama.

MS Choctaw County 1860 Census was the son of US 1860 Census and Mississippi Census.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated October 5, 1860; Sarah was shown at age 4 as a white female born in Mississippi.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated October 5, 1860; Martha was shown at age 13 as a white female born in Mississippi.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated October 5, 1860; James H. was shown at age 15 as a white male born in Mississippi. His occupation was farm laborer.      He was listed as a head of household on the Chocktaw County, MS census dated October 5, 1860. He was found in Township 20, Page 442, Sheet 232, Lodi Postoffice, Dwelling 1797, Family 1738; W.E. was shown at age 41 as a married white male farmer with real estate valued at $500 and personal property values at $400. He was born in Alabama.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated October 5, 1860; Luannah was shown at age 30 as a married white female house mistress. She was born in South Carolina.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated October 5, 1860; James H. was shown at age 16 as a white male born in Alabama. His occupation was farm laborer.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated October 5, 1860; Robert T. was shown at age 11 as a white male born in Mississippi.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated October 5, 1860; Anderson (Andrew) was shown at age 9 as a white male born in Mississippi.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated October 5, 1860; William was shown at age 6 as a white male born in Mississippi.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated October 5, 1860; Samuel was shown at age 2 as a white male born in Mississippi.

MS Choctaw County 1850 Census was the son of US 1850 Census and Mississippi Census.      He was enumerated with James C. "Jim" Parker on the Choctaw County, MS census dated November 3, 1850; Mary was shown at age 3 as a white female born in Mississippi.      He was listed as a head of household on the Choctaw County, MS census dated November 3, 1850. He was found in Choctaw Township, Roll 370, Page 80, Dwelling 553, Family 553; James C. was shown at age 28 as a white male born in South Carolina. His occupation was farmer. He owned real estate valued at $250.      He was enumerated with James C. "Jim" Parker on the Choctaw County, MS census dated November 3, 1850; Elizabeth was shown at age 22 as a white female born in South Carolina.      He was enumerated with James C. "Jim" Parker on the Choctaw County, MS census dated November 3, 1850; Wilson was shown at age 6 as a white male born in Mississippi.      He was enumerated with James C. "Jim" Parker on the Choctaw County, MS census dated November 3, 1850; Thomas was shown at age 2 as a white male born in Mississippi.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated November 12, 1850; Martha A. was shown at age 3 as a white female born in Alabama.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated November 12, 1850; John T. was shown at age 4 as a white male born in Alabama. He attended school within the past year.      He was listed as a head of household on the Chocktaw County, MS census dated November 12, 1850. He was found in Western Division, roll 370, page 16, household 212, dwelling 212; William E. was shown at age 31 as a white male, farmer, married with property valued at $300. He was born in Alabama. He apparently could read and write.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated November 12, 1850; Louanna was shown at age 23, a married white female born in South Carolina. She could not read or write.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated November 12, 1850; James H. was shown at age 6 as a white male born in Alabama. He attended school within the past year.      He was enumerated with William Edward Yearby on the Choctaw County, MS census dated November 12, 1850; Robert T. was shown at age 1 month as a white female born in Alabama.

Nancy Caroline Ray was born on November 29, 1853 at MS. She was the daughter of Thomas J. Ray and Emily Jane Pogue. Nancy Caroline Ray married Samuel D. W. Davis on February 17, 1878 at Van Buren County, AR. Nancy Caroline Ray died on November 29, 1945 at Pittsburg, Camp County, TX, at age 92. She was buried at New Mine Cemetery, Camp County, TX.

     Children of Nancy Caroline Ray and Samuel D. W. Davis:

Mary Della Davis   b. March 10, 1879, d. August 22, 1954
Thomas Jefferson Davis+   b. May 13, 1880, d. May 30, 1970
James Braxton Davis   b. May 13, 1881, d. October, 1889
Fulton Buckner Davis+   b. January 6, 1883, d. May 15, 1955
Grover Cleveland Davis   b. November 9, 1884, d. May 3, 1903
Lola Jane Davis+   b. July 5, 1886, d. April 14, 1974
Alice Cade Davis+   b. March 17, 1896, d. December 25, 1998

Samuel D. W. Davis was born on September 3, 1843 at Barbour County, AL. He married Nancy Caroline Ray, daughter of Thomas J. Ray and Emily Jane Pogue, on February 17, 1878 at Van Buren County, AR. Samuel D. W. Davis died on December 11, 1910 at age 67.

     Children of Samuel D. W. Davis and Nancy Caroline Ray:

Mary Della Davis   b. March 10, 1879, d. August 22, 1954
Thomas Jefferson Davis+   b. May 13, 1880, d. May 30, 1970
James Braxton Davis   b. May 13, 1881, d. October, 1889
Fulton Buckner Davis+   b. January 6, 1883, d. May 15, 1955
Grover Cleveland Davis   b. November 9, 1884, d. May 3, 1903
Lola Jane Davis+   b. July 5, 1886, d. April 14, 1974
Alice Cade Davis+   b. March 17, 1896, d. December 25, 1998

Thomas Cowen Ray was born on October 13, 1859 at MS. He was the son of Thomas J. Ray and Emily Jane Pogue.      He was enumerated with Thomas J. Ray on the Lee County, MS census dated September, 1870; Thomas was shown at age 12 as a white male born in Mississippi. He could neither read nor write. Thomas Cowen Ray married Sarah Elizabeth Ray in June, 1882 at Redland, Chickashaw County, MS.      He was listed as a head of household on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 16, 1900. He was found in Meridian Precinct 1, Roll 1613, Book 1, Page 162B, Sheet 7B, ED 2, Dwelling 105, Family 105; Thomas C. was shown at age 40 as a married white male born in October 1859 in Mississippi. His parents were born in Alabama. His occupation was farmer. He rented his farm. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married seventeen years at the time of the census. Thomas Cowen Ray died in 1925 at Burkburnett, Wichita County, TX. He was buried at Wichita County, TX.

     Children of Thomas Cowen Ray and Sarah Elizabeth Ray:

Barney D. Ray   b. January 17, 1884, d. July 12, 1921
Thomas Edgar Ray+   b. May 21, 1886, d. November 19, 1965
Bunyon Hoyt Ray+   b. September 21, 1890, d. July, 1981
Rodolphus Ray   b. May 17, 1893, d. 1934

Humphrey Criddle married Mildred King.

     Child of Humphrey Criddle and Mildred King:

Elizabeth Criddle+

Mildred King married Humphrey Criddle.

     Child of Mildred King and Humphrey Criddle:

Elizabeth Criddle+

1. [Is King the correct last name?].

Katherine "Kitty" Lucas was the daughter of James Lucas and Mildred "Milly" Key.

Eliza Louisa "Luisa" Lucas was the daughter of James Lucas and Mildred "Milly" Key. Eliza Louisa "Luisa" Lucas married William H. Russell at Bedford County, TN.

     Child of Eliza Louisa "Luisa" Lucas and William H. Russell:

John L. Russell

Thomas Lucas was the son of James Lucas and Mildred "Milly" Key.

John Hix Jr. married Mildred "Milly" Key, daughter of Jacob Key and Elizabeth Criddle, in 1808. John Hix Jr. died in 1818 at Bedford County, TN.

William H. Russell married Eliza Louisa "Luisa" Lucas, daughter of James Lucas and Mildred "Milly" Key, at Bedford County, TN.

     Child of William H. Russell and Eliza Louisa "Luisa" Lucas:

John L. Russell

John L. Russell was the son of William H. Russell and Eliza Louisa "Luisa" Lucas.      He is the great-great-grandfather of Pamela Ingle.

Josephine ______ was born in 1845 at AR.      She was enumerated with Richard Henry Lee Hignight on the Red River County, AR census dated June 13, 1900; Josephine was shown at age 55 as a widowed white female, mother of Richard born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She was shown as having one child who was still living at the time of the census. Her birth date information was not shown.

     Child of Josephine ______:

Richard Henry Lee Hignight+   b. August, 1862

TX Red River County 1900 Census was the son of US 1900 Census and Texas Census.      He was enumerated with Richard Henry Lee Hignight on the Red River County, TX census dated June 13, 1900; Eliza was shown at age 27 as a married white female born in February 1873 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could neither read nor write but she spoke English. She has five children and four were still living at the time of the census.      He was listed as a head of household on the Red River County, TX census dated June 13, 1900. He was found in Precinct 3, west of Downing and Sulphur Bluff road, page 121b, ED 105, Dwelling 157, Family 158; Richard was shown at age 32 as a married white male born in August 1862 in Louisiana. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was hucaster(?). He could read and write and he spoke English. He rented the house where he lived. He was married eleven years at the time of the census.      He 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.      He was enumerated with Richard Henry Lee Hignight on the Red River County, TX census dated June 13, 1900; Thomas was shown at age 9 as a single white male, son of Richard, born in November 1891 in Arkansas. His father was born in Louisiana. His mother was born in Arkansas..      He was enumerated with Richard Henry Lee Hignight on the Red River County, TX census dated June 13, 1900; Alexander was shown at age 7 as a single white male, son of Richard, born in July 1892 in Arkansas. His father was born in Louisiana. His mother was born in Arkansas..      He was enumerated with Richard Henry Lee Hignight on the Red River County, TX census dated June 13, 1900; Oscar was shown at age 6 as a single white male, son of Richard, born in January 1894 in Arkansas. His father was born in Louisiana. His mother was born in Arkansas..      He was enumerated with Richard Henry Lee Hignight on the Red River County, TX census dated June 13, 1900; Pearl was shown at age 2 as a single white female, daughter of Richard, born in September 1897 in Texas Her father was born in Louisiana. Her mother was born in Arkansas..      He was enumerated with Richard Henry Lee Hignight on the Red River County, AR census dated June 13, 1900; Josephine was shown at age 55 as a widowed white female, mother of Richard born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She was shown as having one child who was still living at the time of the census. Her birth date information was not shown.

Benjamin H. Ladd was born in September, 1890 at TX. He was the son of Hezekiah Ladd and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Elam.      He was enumerated with Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Elam on the Lamar County, KY census dated June 15, 1900; Ben was shown at age 9 as a single white male, son of Sallie, born in September 1890 in Texas. His parents were born in Kentucky. He spoke English. Benjamin H. Ladd married Ada Pearl Hignight, daughter of Richard Henry Lee Hignight and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Alford, on August 29, 1912 at Red River County, TX. Benjamin H. Ladd died in November, 1918 at age 28. [of influenza].

     Children of Benjamin H. Ladd and Ada Pearl Hignight:

Zona Mae Ladd+   b. June 30, 1914, d. July 23, 1984
Mary Lee Ladd+   b. November 30, 1918, d. October 6, 1986

Mary Lee Ladd married Arly Martin Stevens. Mary Lee Ladd was born on November 30, 1918 at TX. She was the daughter of Benjamin H. Ladd and Ada Pearl Hignight. Mary Lee Ladd married Charlie Martin Jackson. Mary Lee Ladd married Cecil McMinn in June, 1946 at Childress, Childress County, TX. Mary Lee Ladd died on October 6, 1986 at Childress, Childress County, TX, at age 67.

     Child of Mary Lee Ladd and Arly Martin Stevens:

John Henry Ladd   d. February 1, 1998

Cecil McMinn married Mary Lee Ladd, daughter of Benjamin H. Ladd and Ada Pearl Hignight, in June, 1946 at Childress, Childress County, TX.

Zona Mae Ladd was born on June 30, 1914 at TX. She was the daughter of Benjamin H. Ladd and Ada Pearl Hignight. Zona Mae Ladd married Charlie Martin Jackson circa 1930 at Childress County, TX. Zona Mae Ladd died on July 23, 1984 at Haskell, Wheeler County, TX, at age 70. She was buried at City Cemetery, Haskell, Wheeler County, TX.

     Children of Zona Mae Ladd and Charlie Martin Jackson:

Jimmy Lee Jackson+   b. April 2, 1933, d. December 29, 1989

William Zachariah "Zack" Griffin was born in March, 1878 at TX. He was the son of James Steven Griffin and Emily Diane ______.      He was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; William Z. was shown at age 22 as a widowed white male, step-son of James H., born in March 1878 in Texas. His father was born in Louisiana. His mother was born in Mississippi. His occupation was farmer. He rented his farm. He could read and write and he spoke English. William Zachariah "Zack" Griffin married Bertha Hanes. William Zachariah "Zack" Griffin married Ada Pearl Hignight, daughter of Richard Henry Lee Hignight and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Alford, on July 4, 1927 at Memphis, Lamar County, TX. William Zachariah "Zack" Griffin died in July, 1951 at Childress, Childress County, TX, at age 73. He was buried at City Cemetery, Childress, Childress County, TX.

     Children of William Zachariah "Zack" Griffin and Ada Pearl Hignight:

William Zachariah "Monk" Griffin Jr.   b. August 12, 1923, d. April 19, 1987
Elsie Jane Griffin   b. March 30, 1927, d. 1968
Orville Dean Griffin   b. July 28, 1928, d. October, 1989

James Steven Griffin married Emily Diane ______.

     Children of James Steven Griffin and Emily Diane ______:

William Zachariah "Zack" Griffin+   b. March, 1878, d. July, 1951
Fred Griffin   b. February, 1883
Eddie Griffin   b. September, 1887
Ernest Griffin   b. September, 1887
Lillie M. Griffin   b. March, 1890

Emily Diane ______ was born in November, 1857 at MS. She married James Steven Griffin. Emily Diane ______ married James H. Norvell circa 1892.      She was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Emma D. was shown at age 42 as a married white female, wife of James H., born in November 1857 in Mississippi. Her parents were born in Georgia. She could read and write and she spoke English.

     Children of Emily Diane ______ and James Steven Griffin:

William Zachariah "Zack" Griffin+   b. March, 1878, d. July, 1951
Fred Griffin   b. February, 1883
Eddie Griffin   b. September, 1887
Ernest Griffin   b. September, 1887
Lillie M. Griffin   b. March, 1890

     Children of Emily Diane ______ and James H. Norvell:

Maggie Norvell   b. August, 1892
Georgie Norvell   b. July, 1895
Olympia E. Norvell   b. August, 1898

Bertha Hanes married William Zachariah "Zack" Griffin, son of James Steven Griffin and Emily Diane ______. Bertha Hanes died in February, 1916.

Hezekiah Ladd married Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Elam. Hezekiah Ladd died before June 15, 1900.

     Children of Hezekiah Ladd and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Elam:

Frank Ladd   b. March, 1885
Zena Ladd   b. February, 1888
Benjamin H. Ladd+   b. September, 1890, d. November, 1918

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Elam was born in June, 1854 at KY. She married Hezekiah Ladd.      She was listed as a head of household on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 15, 1900. She was found in Justice Precint Number 4, Roll 1652, Book2, page 44a, ED 80, Dwelling 160, Family 161; Sallie E. was shown at age 45 as a widowed white female born in June 1854 in Kentucky. Her parents were born in Kentucky. Her occupation was farm laborer. She had been unemployed for six months in the past year. She could read and write and she spoke English. The census showed that she had been married for 29 years but that value was crossed through. FIve of her eight children were still living at the time of the census.

     Children of Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Elam and Hezekiah Ladd:

Frank Ladd   b. March, 1885
Zena Ladd   b. February, 1888
Benjamin H. Ladd+   b. September, 1890, d. November, 1918

Frank Ladd was born in March, 1885 at TX. He was the son of Hezekiah Ladd and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Elam.      He was enumerated with Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Elam on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 15, 1900; Frank was shown at age 15 as a single white male, son of Sallie, born in March 1885 in Texas. His parents were born in Kentucky. His occupation was farm laborer. He had been unemployed four months in the past year. He could read but not write. He spoke English.

Zena Ladd was born in February, 1888 at TX. She was the daughter of Hezekiah Ladd and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Elam.      She was enumerated with Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Elam on the Lamar County, KY census dated June 15, 1900; Zena was shown at age 12 as a single white female, daughter of Sallie, born in February 1888 in Texas. Her parents were born in Kentucky. Her occupation was farm laborer. She had been unemployed four months in the past year. She could neither read nor write. She spoke English.

TX Lamar County 1900 Census was the son of US 1900 Census and Texas Census.      He was listed as a head of household on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 1, 1900. He was found in Justice Precinct Number 3, Roll 1652, Book 1, page 269a, sheet 1, ED 76, Dwelling 9, Family 9; J.D. was shown at age 27 as a married white male, born in July 1872 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer. He rented his farm. He could neither read nor write but he spoke English. He had been married once for three years.      He was enumerated with Joseph David Alford on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 1, 1900; Ema J. was shown at age 23 as a married white female, wife of J.D., born in October 1876 in Georgia. Her parents were born in Alabama. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married once for three years. She had one child and he was still living at the time of the census.      He was enumerated with Joseph David Alford on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 1, 1900; Tomy E. was shown at age 2 as a single white male, son of J.D., born in September 1897 in Arkansas. His father was born in Arkansas. His mother was born in Georgia.      He was enumerated with Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Elam on the Lamar County, KY census dated June 15, 1900; Ben was shown at age 9 as a single white male, son of Sallie, born in September 1890 in Texas. His parents were born in Kentucky. He spoke English.      He was listed as a head of household on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 15, 1900. He was found in Justice Precint Number 4, Roll 1652, Book2, page 44a, ED 80, Dwelling 160, Family 161; Sallie E. was shown at age 45 as a widowed white female born in June 1854 in Kentucky. Her parents were born in Kentucky. Her occupation was farm laborer. She had been unemployed for six months in the past year. She could read and write and she spoke English. The census showed that she had been married for 29 years but that value was crossed through. FIve of her eight children were still living at the time of the census.      He was enumerated with Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Elam on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 15, 1900; Frank was shown at age 15 as a single white male, son of Sallie, born in March 1885 in Texas. His parents were born in Kentucky. His occupation was farm laborer. He had been unemployed four months in the past year. He could read but not write. He spoke English.      He was enumerated with Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Elam on the Lamar County, KY census dated June 15, 1900; Zena was shown at age 12 as a single white female, daughter of Sallie, born in February 1888 in Texas. Her parents were born in Kentucky. Her occupation was farm laborer. She had been unemployed four months in the past year. She could neither read nor write. She spoke English.      He was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; William Z. was shown at age 22 as a widowed white male, step-son of James H., born in March 1878 in Texas. His father was born in Louisiana. His mother was born in Mississippi. His occupation was farmer. He rented his farm. He could read and write and he spoke English.      He was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Emma D. was shown at age 42 as a married white female, wife of James H., born in November 1857 in Mississippi. Her parents were born in Georgia. She could read and write and she spoke English.      He was listed as a head of household on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900. He was found in Precinct Number 5, Roll 1652, Book2, Page 64a, ED 81, Dwelling 270, Family 272; James H. was shown at age 56 as a married white male born in January 1844 in Tennessee. His parents were born in Tennessee. His occupation was farmer. He owned his farm free and clear of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married eight years at the time of the census.      He was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Fred was shown at age 17 as a single white male, step-son of James H., born in February 1883 in Texas. His father was born in Louisiana. His mother was born in Mississippi. His occupation was farmer laborer. He was unemployed for two months in the past year. He could read and write and he spoke English.      He was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Eddie was shown at age 12 as a single white male, step-son of James H., born in September 1887 in Texas. His father was born in Louisiana. His mother was born in Mississippi. His occupation was farmer laborer. He was unemployed for four months in the past year. He attended school four months in the past year. He could read and write and he spoke English.      He was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Ernest was shown at age 12 as a single white male, step-son of James H., born in September 1887 in Texas. His father was born in Louisiana. His mother was born in Mississippi. His occupation was farmer laborer. He was unemployed for four months in the past year. He attended school four months in the past year. He could read and write and he spoke English.      He was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Lillie M. was shown at age 10 as a single white female, step-daughter of James H., born in March 1890 in Texas. Her father was born in Louisiana. Her mother was born in Mississippi. She attended school four months in the past year. She could read and write and she spoke English.      He was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Maggie was shown at age 7 as a single white female, daughter of James H., born in August 1892 in Texas. Her father was born in Tennessee. Her mother was born in Mississippi.      He was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Georgia was shown at age 4 as a single white female, daughter of James H., born in July 1895 in Texas. Her father was born in Tennessee. Her mother was born in Mississippi.      He was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Olympia E. was shown at age 2 as a single white female, daughter of James H., born in August 1898 in Texas. Her father was born in Tennessee. Her mother was born in Mississippi.

James H. Norvell was born in January, 1844 at TN. He married Emily Diane ______ circa 1892.      He was listed as a head of household on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900. He was found in Precinct Number 5, Roll 1652, Book2, Page 64a, ED 81, Dwelling 270, Family 272; James H. was shown at age 56 as a married white male born in January 1844 in Tennessee. His parents were born in Tennessee. His occupation was farmer. He owned his farm free and clear of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married eight years at the time of the census.

     Children of James H. Norvell and Emily Diane ______:

Maggie Norvell   b. August, 1892
Georgie Norvell   b. July, 1895
Olympia E. Norvell   b. August, 1898

Fred Griffin was born in February, 1883 at TX. He was the son of James Steven Griffin and Emily Diane ______.      He was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Fred was shown at age 17 as a single white male, step-son of James H., born in February 1883 in Texas. His father was born in Louisiana. His mother was born in Mississippi. His occupation was farmer laborer. He was unemployed for two months in the past year. He could read and write and he spoke English.

Eddie Griffin was born in September, 1887 at TX. He was the son of James Steven Griffin and Emily Diane ______.      He was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Eddie was shown at age 12 as a single white male, step-son of James H., born in September 1887 in Texas. His father was born in Louisiana. His mother was born in Mississippi. His occupation was farmer laborer. He was unemployed for four months in the past year. He attended school four months in the past year. He could read and write and he spoke English.

Ernest Griffin was born in September, 1887 at TX. He was the son of James Steven Griffin and Emily Diane ______.      He was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Ernest was shown at age 12 as a single white male, step-son of James H., born in September 1887 in Texas. His father was born in Louisiana. His mother was born in Mississippi. His occupation was farmer laborer. He was unemployed for four months in the past year. He attended school four months in the past year. He could read and write and he spoke English.

Lillie M. Griffin was born in March, 1890 at TX. She was the daughter of James Steven Griffin and Emily Diane ______.      She was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Lillie M. was shown at age 10 as a single white female, step-daughter of James H., born in March 1890 in Texas. Her father was born in Louisiana. Her mother was born in Mississippi. She attended school four months in the past year. She could read and write and she spoke English.

Maggie Norvell was born in August, 1892 at TX. She was the daughter of James H. Norvell and Emily Diane ______.      She was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Maggie was shown at age 7 as a single white female, daughter of James H., born in August 1892 in Texas. Her father was born in Tennessee. Her mother was born in Mississippi.

Georgie Norvell was born in July, 1895 at TX. She was the daughter of James H. Norvell and Emily Diane ______.      She was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Georgia was shown at age 4 as a single white female, daughter of James H., born in July 1895 in Texas. Her father was born in Tennessee. Her mother was born in Mississippi.

Olympia E. Norvell was born in August, 1898. She was the daughter of James H. Norvell and Emily Diane ______.      She was enumerated with James H. Norvell on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 19, 1900; Olympia E. was shown at age 2 as a single white female, daughter of James H., born in August 1898 in Texas. Her father was born in Tennessee. Her mother was born in Mississippi.