Alice Melina Adams1,2

Female, #15691, (18 Jul 1881 - )
Father*Reuben Jackson Adams
Mother*Alice Eugenia Ann Caroline Lifsey
Married Name Her married name was Matthews. 
Birth*18 Jul 1881 Alice was born at Pike Co., Georgia, on 18 Jul 1881. 
Marriage*20 Mar 1898 She married Hardy Tillman Matthews on 20 Mar 1898 at age 16.3 
Death* She died at Thomaston, Upson Co., Georgia. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Alice was listed as Hardy Tillman Matthews's wife on the 1900 Census at Eppinger, Pike Co., Georgia.4 
Birth of Sonafter 1 Jun 1900 Her son Roy Matthews was born after 1 Jun 1900. 
Birth of Son1903 Her son Curtis Matthews was born in 1903. 
Birth of Son1905 Her son Claude Matthews was born in 1905. 
Birth of Son1907 Her son Marvin Matthews was born in 1907. 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Alice was listed as Hardy Tillman Matthews's wife on the 1910 Census at Redbone, Upson Co., Georgia.5 
Birth of Sonafter 15 Apr 1910 Her son Hardy Tilden Matthews was born after 15 Apr 1910 at Upson Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son8 Aug 1912 Her son Jesse Bennett Matthews was born on 8 Aug 1912 at Thomaston, Upson Co., Georgia. 
Birth of SonFeb 1918 Her son Walter Matthews was born in Feb 1918. 
Birth of Soncirca 1920 Her son Jimmie Matthews was born circa 1920 at Upson Co., Georgia. 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 She was enumerated in the US Census of 1920 at Upson Co., Georgia.6 
Photographedsay 1946 She appeared as a sister in a family photograph say 1946
left to right: Anna Adams, Ophelia Serlina Adams (Aunt Lena), Julia Irene Adams, Alice Malinda Adams (who married Hardy Tilden Matthews), and Emma Louella Adams.2
Daughters of Reuben Jackson Adams

Family

Hardy Tillman Matthews
Marriage*20 Mar 1898 She married Hardy Tillman Matthews on 20 Mar 1898 at age 16.3 
Children
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited20 May 2011

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.
    has Alice Malinda.
  2. E-mail written Jun 2008 - Mar 2015 to Lew Griffin from Kay Keeshan, e-mail address.
  3. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.
  4. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Eppinger, Pike, Georgia; Roll: T623 216; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 86.
  5. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    E. D. 120, Sheet 5-B, Redbone, District 555, Page 42-B.
  6. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 183, Page 23 A, Town District 561.

Hardy Tillman Matthews1

Male, #15692, (Nov 1876 - )
Mother*Sarah E. (?)
Name Variation He was also known as Hardy Tilden Matthews. 
Birth*Nov 1876 Hardy was born at Georgia in Nov 1876. 
Marriage*20 Mar 1898 He married Alice Melina Adams on 20 Mar 1898 at age 21.1 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Hardy was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Eppinger, Pike Co., Georgia.2 
Birth of Sonafter 1 Jun 1900 His son Roy Matthews was born after 1 Jun 1900. 
Birth of Son1903 His son Curtis Matthews was born in 1903. 
Birth of Son1905 His son Claude Matthews was born in 1905. 
Birth of Son1907 His son Marvin Matthews was born in 1907. 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Hardy was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Redbone, Upson Co., Georgia.3 
Birth of Sonafter 15 Apr 1910 His son Hardy Tilden Matthews was born after 15 Apr 1910 at Upson Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son8 Aug 1912 His son Jesse Bennett Matthews was born on 8 Aug 1912 at Thomaston, Upson Co., Georgia. 
Birth of SonFeb 1918 His son Walter Matthews was born in Feb 1918. 
Birth of Soncirca 1920 His son Jimmie Matthews was born circa 1920 at Upson Co., Georgia. 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 He was enumerated in the US Census of 1920 at Upson Co., Georgia.4 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Hardy was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Upson Co., Georgia.5 

Family

Alice Melina Adams
Marriage*20 Mar 1898 He married Alice Melina Adams on 20 Mar 1898 at age 21.1 
Children
Last Edited23 Jan 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Eppinger, Pike, Georgia; Roll: T623 216; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 86.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    E. D. 120, Sheet 5-B, Redbone, District 555, Page 42-B.
  4. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 183, Page 23 A, Town District 561.
  5. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    The Rock, Upson, Georgia; Roll: 389; E.D. 147, Sheet 5-B ; District 1577.

Emma Louela Adams

Female, #15693, (1 May 1883 - 25 Nov 1970)
Father*Reuben Jackson Adams
Mother*Alice Eugenia Ann Caroline Lifsey
Birth*1 May 1883 Emma was born at Pike Co., Georgia, on 1 May 1883. 
Married Namecirca 1901  As of circa 1901, her married name was Coker. 
Marriage*circa 1901 She married C. Ernest Coker at Georgia circa 1901. 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Emma was listed as C. Ernest Coker's wife on the 1910 Census at Upson Co., Georgia.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1911 Her son Aubrey Coker was born circa 1911 at Upson Co., Georgia. 
Death of Mother16 Mar 1917 Her mother Alice Eugenia Ann Caroline Lifsey died on 16 Mar 1917 at Pike Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son12 Jun 1919 Her son James David Coker was born on 12 Jun 1919. 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Emma was listed as C. Ernest Coker's wife on the 1930 Census at Smiths Station, Lee Co., Alabama.2 
Death of Father19 Jan 1931 Her father Reuben Jackson Adams died on 19 Jan 1931. 
Photographedsay 1946 She appeared as a sister in a family photograph say 1946
left to right: Anna Adams, Ophelia Serlina Adams (Aunt Lena), Julia Irene Adams, Alice Malinda Adams (who married Hardy Tilden Matthews), and Emma Louella Adams.3
Daughters of Reuben Jackson Adams
Death of Spouse15 Mar 1957 Her husband C. Ernest Coker died on 15 Mar 1957 at Smiths Station, Lee Co., Alabama. 
Death*25 Nov 1970 She died at Smiths Station, Lee Co., Alabama, on 25 Nov 1970 at age 87.4 
Biography* From Barbara Dayhuff: I remember her and she was called Aunt Lou-Ella. She married C.E. Coker and they lived at Smiths Station, AL. I know she had a daughter named Cecil and Cecil married a man named Sherrod but right now I cannot remember the last name. Cecil and Sherrod lived in Columbus,Ga and my parents were close to them ...I do not think they had children.

 

Family

C. Ernest Coker
Marriage*circa 1901 She married C. Ernest Coker at Georgia circa 1901. 
Children
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited2 Oct 2014

Citations

  1. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    Year: 1910; Census Place: Redbone, Upson, Georgia; Roll: T624_218; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1374231.

    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    C E Coker     26
    Luella Coker     26
    Cecil Coker     7
    Gladis Coker     5
    M Bell Coker     4
    Louise Coker     2.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Year: 1930; Census Place: Smiths Station, Lee, Alabama; Roll: 34; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 1081.0; FHL microfilm: 2339769.

    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Ernest Coker     46
    Emma L Coker     46
    Louise Coker     21
    Aubrey Coker     19
    Ruby Coker     12
    James D Coker     10
    Gladis Finch     25
    Doris Finch     4 & 4/12.
  3. E-mail written Jun 2008 - Mar 2015 to Lew Griffin from Kay Keeshan, e-mail address.
  4. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 20281571.

C. Ernest Coker1

Male, #15694, (circa 1884 - 15 Mar 1957)
Birth*circa 1884 C. was born at Georgia circa 1884. 
Marriage*circa 1901 He married Emma Louela Adams at Georgia circa 1901. 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 C. was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Upson Co., Georgia.2 
Birth of Soncirca 1911 His son Aubrey Coker was born circa 1911 at Upson Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son12 Jun 1919 His son James David Coker was born on 12 Jun 1919. 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 C. was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Smiths Station, Lee Co., Alabama.3 
Death*15 Mar 1957 He died at Smiths Station, Lee Co., Alabama, on 15 Mar 1957. 

Family

Emma Louela Adams
Marriage*circa 1901 He married Emma Louela Adams at Georgia circa 1901. 
Children
Last Edited2 Oct 2014

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.
  2. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    Year: 1910; Census Place: Redbone, Upson, Georgia; Roll: T624_218; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1374231.

    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    C E Coker     26
    Luella Coker     26
    Cecil Coker     7
    Gladis Coker     5
    M Bell Coker     4
    Louise Coker     2.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Year: 1930; Census Place: Smiths Station, Lee, Alabama; Roll: 34; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 1081.0; FHL microfilm: 2339769.

    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Ernest Coker     46
    Emma L Coker     46
    Louise Coker     21
    Aubrey Coker     19
    Ruby Coker     12
    James D Coker     10
    Gladis Finch     25
    Doris Finch     4 & 4/12.

Ophelia Selina Adams

Female, #15695, (22 Sep 1885 - 15 Jan 1965)
Father*Reuben Jackson Adams
Mother*Alice Eugenia Ann Caroline Lifsey
Birth*22 Sep 1885 Ophelia was born at Pike Co., Georgia, on 22 Sep 1885. 
Marriage*14 Dec 1904 She married Charles Simon Slade on 14 Dec 1904 at age 19. 
Married Name14 Dec 1904  As of 14 Dec 1904, her married name was Slade. 
Birth of Son7 Nov 1907 Her son Reuben Samuel Slade was born on 7 Nov 1907. 
Death of Son31 Dec 1911 Her son Reuben Samuel Slade died on 31 Dec 1911. 
Birth of Son22 Aug 1915 Her son Charles Gordon Slade was born on 22 Aug 1915 at Midland, Harris Co., Georgia.1 
Death of Mother16 Mar 1917 Her mother Alice Eugenia Ann Caroline Lifsey died on 16 Mar 1917 at Pike Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son20 Sep 1918 Her son Julian Hoyt Slade was born on 20 Sep 1918. 
Death of Father19 Jan 1931 Her father Reuben Jackson Adams died on 19 Jan 1931. 
PhotographedJan 1939 She appeared as a sister in a family photograph in Jan 1939 at Georgia at age 60
Left to right: Julia Irene Adams McDaniel, Thomas Alvie Adams (Alvie), Ophelia Selina Adams (Lena), Louis David Adams (Louie.)2
Children of Reuben Jackson Adams
Photographedsay 1946 She appeared as a sister in a family photograph say 1946
left to right: Anna Adams, Ophelia Serlina Adams (Aunt Lena), Julia Irene Adams, Alice Malinda Adams (who married Hardy Tilden Matthews), and Emma Louella Adams.2
Daughters of Reuben Jackson Adams
Death*15 Jan 1965 She died at Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia, on 15 Jan 1965 at age 79. 

Family

Charles Simon Slade
Marriage*14 Dec 1904 She married Charles Simon Slade on 14 Dec 1904 at age 19. 
Children
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited16 Jun 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.
  2. E-mail written Jun 2008 - Mar 2015 to Lew Griffin from Kay Keeshan, e-mail address.

Charles Simon Slade

Male, #15696, (27 Jun 1883 - 12 Feb 1968)
Birth*27 Jun 1883 Charles was born on 27 Jun 1883. 
Marriage*14 Dec 1904 He married Ophelia Selina Adams on 14 Dec 1904 at age 21. 
Birth of Son7 Nov 1907 His son Reuben Samuel Slade was born on 7 Nov 1907. 
Death of Son31 Dec 1911 His son Reuben Samuel Slade died on 31 Dec 1911. 
Birth of Son22 Aug 1915 His son Charles Gordon Slade was born on 22 Aug 1915 at Midland, Harris Co., Georgia.1 
Birth of Son20 Sep 1918 His son Julian Hoyt Slade was born on 20 Sep 1918. 
Death of Spouse15 Jan 1965 His wife Ophelia Selina Adams died on 15 Jan 1965 at Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia. 
Death*12 Feb 1968 He died at Roberta, Crawford Co., Georgia, on 12 Feb 1968 at age 84. 

Family

Ophelia Selina Adams
Marriage*14 Dec 1904 He married Ophelia Selina Adams on 14 Dec 1904 at age 21. 
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.

Louis David Adams

Male, #15697, (22 Jul 1887 - 18 Nov 1973)
Father*Reuben Jackson Adams
Mother*Alice Eugenia Ann Caroline Lifsey
Birth*22 Jul 1887 Louis was born at Pike Co., Georgia, on 22 Jul 1887. 
Marriage*1 Sep 1907 He married Sadie Lee Grissom at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas, on 1 Sep 1907 at age 20. 
Marriage*circa 1914 He married Clyde Pierson circa 1914. 
Marriage* He married Louise Haskins. 
Death of Mother16 Mar 1917 His mother Alice Eugenia Ann Caroline Lifsey died on 16 Mar 1917 at Pike Co., Georgia. 
Death of Father19 Jan 1931 His father Reuben Jackson Adams died on 19 Jan 1931. 
Divorce*circa 1938 He and Clyde Pierson were divorced circa 1938. 
PhotographedJan 1939 He appeared as a brother in a family photograph in Jan 1939 at Georgia at age 60
Left to right: Julia Irene Adams McDaniel, Thomas Alvie Adams (Alvie), Ophelia Selina Adams (Lena), Louis David Adams (Louie.)1
Children of Reuben Jackson Adams
Divorce*circa 1949 He and Louise Haskins were divorced circa 1949. 
Residence* Louis resided at Texas.2 
Death*18 Nov 1973 He died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 18 Nov 1973 at age 86. 
Burial*say 20 Nov 1973 His body was interred say 20 Nov 1973 at Fincher Methodist Cemetery, Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia. 

Family 1

Sadie Lee Grissom
Marriage*1 Sep 1907 He married Sadie Lee Grissom at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas, on 1 Sep 1907 at age 20. 
Child

Family 2

Clyde Pierson
Marriage*circa 1914 He married Clyde Pierson circa 1914. 
Divorce*circa 1938 He and Clyde Pierson were divorced circa 1938. 

Family 3

Louise Haskins
Marriage* He married Louise Haskins. 
Divorce*circa 1949 He and Louise Haskins were divorced circa 1949. 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited17 Oct 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jun 2008 - Mar 2015 to Lew Griffin from Kay Keeshan, e-mail address.
  2. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.

Sadie Lee Grissom

Female, #15698, (1 Jan 1885 - )
Birth*1 Jan 1885 Sadie was born at Lavaca Co., Texas, on 1 Jan 1885. 
Marriage*1 Sep 1907 She married Louis David Adams at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas, on 1 Sep 1907 at age 22. 
Married Name1 Sep 1907  As of 1 Sep 1907, her married name was Adams. 

Family

Louis David Adams
Child
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Clyde Pierson

Female, #15699, (circa 1890 - )
Birth*circa 1890 Clyde was born circa 1890. 
Marriage*circa 1914 She married Louis David Adams circa 1914. 
Married Namecirca 1914  As of circa 1914, her married name was Adams. 
Divorce*circa 1938 She and Louis David Adams were divorced circa 1938. 

Family

Louis David Adams
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Louise Haskins

Female, #15700, (circa 1890 - )
Married Name Her married name was Adams. 
Birth*circa 1890 Louise was born circa 1890. 
Marriage* She married Louis David Adams. 
Divorce*circa 1949 She and Louis David Adams were divorced circa 1949. 

Family

Louis David Adams
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Julia Irene Adams

Female, #15701, (10 Aug 1889 - 6 Feb 1975)
Father*Reuben Jackson Adams
Mother*Alice Eugenia Ann Caroline Lifsey
Birth*10 Aug 1889 Julia was born at Pike Co., Georgia, on 10 Aug 1889.1 
Married Namesay 1910  As of say 1910, her married name was McDaniel. 
Marriage*say 1910 She married Clem McDaniel say 1910. 
Death of Mother16 Mar 1917 Her mother Alice Eugenia Ann Caroline Lifsey died on 16 Mar 1917 at Pike Co., Georgia. 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Julia was listed as a daughter-in-law in Samuel Jacob McDaniel's household on the 1920 Census at Albany, Dougherty Co., Georgia.2 
Death of Father19 Jan 1931 Her father Reuben Jackson Adams died on 19 Jan 1931. 
PhotographedJan 1939 She appeared as a sister in a family photograph in Jan 1939 at Georgia at age 60
Left to right: Julia Irene Adams McDaniel, Thomas Alvie Adams (Alvie), Ophelia Selina Adams (Lena), Louis David Adams (Louie.)1
Children of Reuben Jackson Adams
Photographedsay 1946 She appeared as a sister in a family photograph say 1946
left to right: Anna Adams, Ophelia Serlina Adams (Aunt Lena), Julia Irene Adams, Alice Malinda Adams (who married Hardy Tilden Matthews), and Emma Louella Adams.1
Daughters of Reuben Jackson Adams
Death of Spouse3 Nov 1961 Her husband Clem McDaniel died on 3 Nov 1961 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.1 
Death*6 Feb 1975 She died at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, on 6 Feb 1975 at age 85.3 
Burial*say 8 Feb 1975 Her body was interred say 8 Feb 1975 at Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Clem McDaniel
Marriage*say 1910 She married Clem McDaniel say 1910. 
Children
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited2 Jul 2011

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jun 2008 - Mar 2015 to Lew Griffin from Kay Keeshan, e-mail address.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Year: 1920;Census Place: Albany, Dougherty, Georgia; Roll: T625_254; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 257.

    Name Age
    Samuel J Mc Daniel 65
    Eugenia F Mc Daniel 60
    Clem Mc Daniel 29
    Julia I Mc Daniel 29
    Sarah C Mc Daniel 2 9/12
    Irene L Mc Daniel 1/12.
  3. E-mail written Jun 2008 - Mar 2015 to Lew Griffin from Kay Keeshan, e-mail address.
    from tombstone inscription provided by Kay Keeshan.
  4. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.

Clem McDaniel

Male, #15702, (12 Apr 1890 - 3 Nov 1961)
Father*Samuel Jacob McDaniel
Mother*Sarah Hawkins
Birth*12 Apr 1890 Clem was born at Georgia on 12 Apr 1890.1 
Marriage*say 1910 He married Julia Irene Adams say 1910. 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Clem was listed as a son in Samuel Jacob McDaniel's household on the 1920 Census at Albany, Dougherty Co., Georgia.2 
Death*3 Nov 1961 He died at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, on 3 Nov 1961 at age 71.1 
Burial*say 5 Nov 1961 His body was interred say 5 Nov 1961 at Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Julia Irene Adams
Children
Last Edited2 Jul 2011

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jun 2008 - Mar 2015 to Lew Griffin from Kay Keeshan, e-mail address.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Year: 1920;Census Place: Albany, Dougherty, Georgia; Roll: T625_254; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 257.

    Name Age
    Samuel J Mc Daniel 65
    Eugenia F Mc Daniel 60
    Clem Mc Daniel 29
    Julia I Mc Daniel 29
    Sarah C Mc Daniel 2 9/12
    Irene L Mc Daniel 1/12.
  3. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.

Mary Holland Slade

Female, #15703, (6 Nov 1905 - 14 Jan 1908)
Father*Charles Simon Slade
Mother*Ophelia Selina Adams
Birth*6 Nov 1905 Mary was born on 6 Nov 1905. 
Death*14 Jan 1908 She died on 14 Jan 1908 at age 2. 
Burial*say 16 Jan 1908 Her body was interred say 16 Jan 1908 at Fincher Methodist Cemetery, Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia.1 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited28 Aug 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.

Reuben Samuel Slade

Male, #15704, (7 Nov 1907 - 31 Dec 1911)
Father*Charles Simon Slade
Mother*Ophelia Selina Adams
Birth*7 Nov 1907 Reuben was born on 7 Nov 1907. 
Death*31 Dec 1911 He died on 31 Dec 1911 at age 4. 
Burial*say 1 Jan 1912 His body was interred say 1 Jan 1912 at Fincher Methodist Cemetery, Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia.1 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited28 Aug 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.

Edith Myrtine Slade

Female, #15705, (25 Sep 1911 - 22 Jan 1998)
Father*Charles Simon Slade
Mother*Ophelia Selina Adams
Birth*25 Sep 1911 Edith was born at Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia, on 25 Sep 1911.1 
Marriage*5 Nov 1936 She married Rev. Lewis Shannon Holloway at Lee Street Methodist Church, Americus, Sumter Co., Georgia, on 5 Nov 1936 at age 25.1 
Married Name5 Nov 1936  As of 5 Nov 1936, her married name was Holloway. 
Death of Mother15 Jan 1965 Her mother Ophelia Selina Adams died on 15 Jan 1965 at Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia. 
Death of Father12 Feb 1968 Her father Charles Simon Slade died on 12 Feb 1968 at Roberta, Crawford Co., Georgia. 
Death of Spouse25 Nov 1981 Her husband Rev. Lewis Shannon Holloway died on 25 Nov 1981.1 
Death*22 Jan 1998 She died at Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, on 22 Jan 1998 at age 86. 
Burial*say 25 Jan 1998 Her body was interred say 25 Jan 1998 at Fincher Methodist Cemetery, Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia.1 

Family

Rev. Lewis Shannon Holloway
Marriage*5 Nov 1936 She married Rev. Lewis Shannon Holloway at Lee Street Methodist Church, Americus, Sumter Co., Georgia, on 5 Nov 1936 at age 25.1 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited28 Aug 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.

Charles Gordon Slade

Male, #15706, (22 Aug 1915 - 25 Dec 1978)
Father*Charles Simon Slade
Mother*Ophelia Selina Adams
Birth*22 Aug 1915 Charles was born at Midland, Harris Co., Georgia, on 22 Aug 1915.1 
Marriage*16 Jan 1937 He married Martha Elizabeth Crawford on 16 Jan 1937 at age 21. 
Death of Mother15 Jan 1965 His mother Ophelia Selina Adams died on 15 Jan 1965 at Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia. 
Death of Father12 Feb 1968 His father Charles Simon Slade died on 12 Feb 1968 at Roberta, Crawford Co., Georgia. 
Death*25 Dec 1978 He died at Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia, on 25 Dec 1978 at age 63. 
Burial*say 27 Dec 1978 His body was interred say 27 Dec 1978 at Fincher Methodist Cemetery, Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia.1 

Family

Martha Elizabeth Crawford
Child
  • Barbara Angeline Slade
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited28 Aug 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.

Martha Elizabeth Crawford

Female, #15707, (16 Jan 1919 - 30 Jan 1987)
Father*Robert Clark Crawford1
Mother*Lilla Inez Chappell1
Birth*16 Jan 1919 Martha was born at Concord, Pike Co., Georgia, on 16 Jan 1919.1 
Marriage*16 Jan 1937 She married Charles Gordon Slade on 16 Jan 1937 at age 18. 
Married Name16 Jan 1937  As of 16 Jan 1937, her married name was Slade. 
Death of Father17 Aug 1944 Her father Robert Clark Crawford died on 17 Aug 1944. 
Death of Spouse25 Dec 1978 Her husband Charles Gordon Slade died on 25 Dec 1978 at Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia. 
Death*30 Jan 1987 She died at Albany, Dougherty Co., Georgia, on 30 Jan 1987 at age 68.1 
Burial*say 2 Feb 1987 Her body was interred say 2 Feb 1987 at Fincher Methodist Cemetery, Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia.1 

Family

Charles Gordon Slade
Marriage*16 Jan 1937 She married Charles Gordon Slade on 16 Jan 1937 at age 18. 
Child
  • Barbara Angeline Slade
Last Edited13 Jul 2014

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.

Julian Hoyt Slade

Male, #15708, (20 Sep 1918 - 10 Jun 1982)
Father*Charles Simon Slade
Mother*Ophelia Selina Adams
Birth*20 Sep 1918 Julian was born on 20 Sep 1918. 
Marriage*2 Feb 1943 He married Virginia Rachel Evans on 2 Feb 1943 at age 24.1 
Death of Mother15 Jan 1965 His mother Ophelia Selina Adams died on 15 Jan 1965 at Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia. 
Death of Father12 Feb 1968 His father Charles Simon Slade died on 12 Feb 1968 at Roberta, Crawford Co., Georgia. 
Death*10 Jun 1982 He died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 10 Jun 1982 at age 63.2,1 

Family

Virginia Rachel Evans
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited28 Aug 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Virginia Rachel Evans

Female, #15709, (12 Jan 1922 - 21 Dec 1984)
Birth*12 Jan 1922 Virginia was born on 12 Jan 1922.1 
Marriage*2 Feb 1943 She married Julian Hoyt Slade on 2 Feb 1943 at age 21.2 
Married Name2 Feb 1943  As of 2 Feb 1943, her married name was Slade. 
Death of Spouse10 Jun 1982 Her husband Julian Hoyt Slade died on 10 Jun 1982 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia.1,2 
Death*21 Dec 1984 She died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 21 Dec 1984 at age 62.2 

Family

Julian Hoyt Slade
Last Edited28 Aug 2003

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  2. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.

Rev. Lewis Shannon Holloway

Male, #15710, (10 Oct 1909 - 25 Nov 1981)
Birth*10 Oct 1909 Lewis was born on 10 Oct 1909.1 
Marriage*5 Nov 1936 He married Edith Myrtine Slade at Lee Street Methodist Church, Americus, Sumter Co., Georgia, on 5 Nov 1936 at age 27.1 
Death*25 Nov 1981 He died on 25 Nov 1981 at age 72.1 
Burial*say 27 Nov 1981 His body was interred say 27 Nov 1981 at Fincher Methodist Cemetery, Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia.1 

Family

Edith Myrtine Slade
Last Edited27 Dec 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 -2014 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Angeline Slade Dayhuff, e-mail address.

Sadie Lou Adams

Female, #15711, (12 Aug 1909 - 12 Feb 1992)
Father*Louis David Adams
Mother*Sadie Lee Grissom
Birth*12 Aug 1909 Sadie was born at Taylor, Williamson Co., Texas, on 12 Aug 1909. 
Marriage*24 May 1930 She married Douglas B. Ware at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas, on 24 May 1930 at age 20. 
Married Name24 May 1930  As of 24 May 1930, her married name was Ware. 
Death of Father18 Nov 1973 Her father Louis David Adams died on 18 Nov 1973 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia. 
Divorce*12 Nov 1976 She and Douglas B. Ware were divorced on 12 Nov 1976. 
Death*12 Feb 1992 She died at Austin, Travis Co., Texas, on 12 Feb 1992 at age 82. 

Family

Douglas B. Ware
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited21 Mar 2002

Douglas B. Ware

Male, #15712, (circa 1906 - )
Birth*circa 1906 Douglas was born circa 1906. 
Marriage*24 May 1930 He married Sadie Lou Adams at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas, on 24 May 1930. 
Divorce*12 Nov 1976 He and Sadie Lou Adams were divorced on 12 Nov 1976. 

Family

Sadie Lou Adams
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Jeremiah Adams

Male, #15713, (14 Feb 1822 - 19 Nov 1868)
Birth*14 Feb 1822 Jeremiah was born at Warren Co., Georgia, on 14 Feb 1822. 
Marriage*21 Dec 1843 He married Julia Ann Verdin at Upson Co., Georgia, on 21 Dec 1843 at age 21. 
Birth of Son4 Jun 1849 His son Reuben Jackson Adams was born on 4 Jun 1849. 
Death*19 Nov 1868 He died on 19 Nov 1868 at age 46. 

Family

Julia Ann Verdin
Child
Last Edited25 Jun 2008

Julia Ann Verdin

Female, #15714, (circa 1823 - )
Birth*circa 1823 Julia was born circa 1823. 
Marriage*21 Dec 1843 She married Jeremiah Adams at Upson Co., Georgia, on 21 Dec 1843. 
Married Name21 Dec 1843  As of 21 Dec 1843, her married name was Adams. 
Birth of Son4 Jun 1849 Her son Reuben Jackson Adams was born on 4 Jun 1849. 

Family

Jeremiah Adams
Child
Last Edited25 Jun 2008

Sam Houston Amsler

Male, #15715, (11 Oct 1879 - 9 Dec 1966)
Father*Samuel Amsler
Mother*Martha Jane Culpepper
Birth*11 Oct 1879 Sam was born at Plantersville, Montgomery Co., Texas, on 11 Oct 1879. 
Employment* Sam's occupation: postmaster. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Sam, Walter and Arthur was listed as a son in Samuel Amsler's household on the 1900 Census at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas.1 
Marriage*Jun 1905 He married Lucy Puckett in Jun 1905 at age 25. 
Birth of Son6 Feb 1907 His son Sam Houston Amsler Jr. was born on 6 Feb 1907 at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas. 
Death of Mother26 Mar 1926 His mother Martha Jane Culpepper died on 26 Mar 1926 at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas. 
Death of Spouse21 Dec 1932 His wife Lucy Puckett died on 21 Dec 1932 at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas. 
Death of Father4 Mar 1934 His father Samuel Amsler died on 4 Mar 1934 at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas.2 
Marriage*Jul 1938 He married Dora Ethel Brooks in Jul 1938 at age 58. 
Death*9 Dec 1966 He died at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas, on 9 Dec 1966 at age 87. 
Burial*11 Dec 1966 His body was interred on 11 Dec 1966 at McGregor City Cemetery, McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas. 
Biography* Lena Amsler wrote in a 25 July 1978 letter that her brother, Sam, first went to work in his father's bank and then in his father's lumber business. Sam then went into business for himself in Waco, TX but later returned to McGregor as postmaster. Lena added that Sam "was very happy with that job and kept it until his retirement. Lena wrote in an 11 May 1950 letter that "Sam reaches retirement age and has to leave his job as postmaster. He is the youngest looking one of us." In a 29 Jun 1978 letter, Lena wrote: My brother Sam had a massive stroke. He never talked again and was an invalid for 10 years (almost) - His second wife who was Ethel Cumbie - did a beautiful and loving job taking care of him.
According to the funeral notice, "Mr. Sam H. Amsler Sr. ...age 87, died at his home in McGregor 5:30 p.m. Friday, December 9, 1966." Services were held at the First Methodist Church. 

Family 1

Lucy Puckett
Marriage*Jun 1905 He married Lucy Puckett in Jun 1905 at age 25. 
Children

Family 2

Dora Ethel Brooks
Marriage*Jul 1938 He married Dora Ethel Brooks in Jul 1938 at age 58. 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
John Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited22 Dec 2002

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 87, Sheet 4B, Pg 168A, Pct 5, Gen, com Img 8, McGregor, McLennan Co., TX
    Samuel Amsler, Head, M, Oct-1840, md-21 yrs, TX Switz Switz, Lumberman
    Martha J. (Culpepper) Amsler, Wife, F, Jul-1846, 53, md-21 yrs, Ch 4/4, GA SC SC
    Samuel H. Amsler, Son, M, Oct-1879, 20, S, TX TX GA, Bkkppr
    Walter Amsler, Son, M, Mar-1881, 18, S, TX TX GA
    Cleaveland Amsler, Son, M, Aug-1884, 15, S, TX TX GA
    Lena Amsler, Daughter, F, May-1886, 14, S, TX TX GA
    Anna Culpepper, Sister-in-Law, F, May-1842, 58, S, GA SC SC.
  2. Monyene Stearns and Pat Fehler, Deaths in Central Texas 1925-1934, .
    p. 126.

Lucy Puckett

Female, #15716, (1882 - 21 Dec 1932)
Birth*1882 Lucy was born in 1882. 
Marriage*Jun 1905 She married Sam Houston Amsler in Jun 1905. 
Married NameJun 1905  As of Jun 1905, her married name was Amsler. 
Birth of Son6 Feb 1907 Her son Sam Houston Amsler Jr. was born on 6 Feb 1907 at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas. 
Death*21 Dec 1932 She died at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas, on 21 Dec 1932. 
Burial* Her body was interred at McGregor City Cemetery, McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas. 

Family

Sam Houston Amsler
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Dora Ethel Brooks1

Female, #15717, (5 May 1901 - 4 Nov 1993)
Birth*5 May 1901 Dora was born at Texas on 5 May 1901. Daughter of James R. and Dora Brooks. 
Married Name26 Jul 1918  As of 26 Jul 1918, her married name was Cumbie.2 
Marriage*26 Jul 1918 She married Samuel Allen Cumbie on 26 Jul 1918 at age 17.2 
Marriage*Jul 1938 She married Sam Houston Amsler in Jul 1938 at age 37. 
Married NameJul 1938  As of Jul 1938, her married name was Amsler. 
Death of Spouse30 Jun 1958 Her husband Samuel Allen Cumbie died on 30 Jun 1958 at Henderson Co., Texas.2 
Death of Spouse9 Dec 1966 Her husband Sam Houston Amsler died on 9 Dec 1966 at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas. 
Death*4 Nov 1993 She died at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas, on 4 Nov 1993 at age 92.1 
Biography* Lena Amsler wrote in a 29 Jun 1978 letter that Ethel "has two children, but I don't know them - the son is in Washington State." 

Family 1

Samuel Allen Cumbie
Marriage*26 Jul 1918 She married Samuel Allen Cumbie on 26 Jul 1918 at age 17.2 

Family 2

Sam Houston Amsler
Marriage*Jul 1938 She married Sam Houston Amsler in Jul 1938 at age 37. 
Last Edited17 Jul 2005

Citations

  1. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
  2. E-mail written Jul 2005 to Lew Griffin from William Cumbie, e-mail address.

Walter Scott Amsler

Male, #15718, (17 Mar 1881 - 1 Jul 1967)
Father*Samuel Amsler
Mother*Martha Jane Culpepper
Birth*17 Mar 1881 Walter was born at Plantersville, Montgomery Co., Texas, on 17 Mar 1881. 
Employment* Walter's occupation: lumber/hardware. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Sam, Walter and Arthur was listed as a son in Samuel Amsler's household on the 1900 Census at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas.1 
Marriage*Sep 1909 He married Alta Harper in Sep 1909 at age 28. 
Marriage* He married Mozelle Blow. 
Birth of Son28 Nov 1921 His son Walter Scott Amsler Jr. was born on 28 Nov 1921. 
Death of Mother26 Mar 1926 His mother Martha Jane Culpepper died on 26 Mar 1926 at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas. 
Death of Father4 Mar 1934 His father Samuel Amsler died on 4 Mar 1934 at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas.2 
Death of Son4 Mar 1945 His son Walter Scott Amsler Jr. died on 4 Mar 1945 at Ledo, India. 
Death of Spouse1950 His wife Alta Harper died in 1950 at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas. 
Death*1 Jul 1967 He died at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas, on 1 Jul 1967 at age 86. 
Burial*circa 3 Jul 1967 His body was interred circa 3 Jul 1967 at McGregor City Cemetery, McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas. 
Biography* Lena Amsler wrote in a 17 Sep 1978 letter that "Walt played the guitar, mandolin and also trombone on the town band." In a 25 Jul 1978 letter, Lena wrote: Walt should have been a journalist or anything else but the manager of a business which branched out into construction work and later acquired a funeral business. But Cleve's decision to come back to McGregor helped Walt out with the lumber and general hardware and construction end of the business.... Walt went to Europe as recreation director with the Salvation Army in the leave area around Mt. [Saint?] Michel - He really enjoyed that year.
      Lena corrected herself in a 25 Apr 1979 letter: "I think I told you Walt was with the Salvation Army in France - It was the Red Cross." Mrs. Travis (Jacqueline Lorenz) McClinton recorded Walter S. Amsler's tombstone in the McGregor City Cemetery in a 29 Aug 1988 letter: Walter S. Amsler 1881 - 1967. 

Family 1

Alta Harper
Marriage*Sep 1909 He married Alta Harper in Sep 1909 at age 28. 
Child

Family 2

Mozelle Blow
Marriage* He married Mozelle Blow. 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
John Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited25 Jan 2004

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 87, Sheet 4B, Pg 168A, Pct 5, Gen, com Img 8, McGregor, McLennan Co., TX
    Samuel Amsler, Head, M, Oct-1840, md-21 yrs, TX Switz Switz, Lumberman
    Martha J. (Culpepper) Amsler, Wife, F, Jul-1846, 53, md-21 yrs, Ch 4/4, GA SC SC
    Samuel H. Amsler, Son, M, Oct-1879, 20, S, TX TX GA, Bkkppr
    Walter Amsler, Son, M, Mar-1881, 18, S, TX TX GA
    Cleaveland Amsler, Son, M, Aug-1884, 15, S, TX TX GA
    Lena Amsler, Daughter, F, May-1886, 14, S, TX TX GA
    Anna Culpepper, Sister-in-Law, F, May-1842, 58, S, GA SC SC.
  2. Monyene Stearns and Pat Fehler, Deaths in Central Texas 1925-1934, .
    p. 126.

Alta Harper

Female, #15719, (1881 - 1950)
Birth*1881 Alta was born in 1881. 
Marriage*Sep 1909 She married Walter Scott Amsler in Sep 1909. 
Married NameSep 1909  As of Sep 1909, her married name was Amsler. 
Birth of Son28 Nov 1921 Her son Walter Scott Amsler Jr. was born on 28 Nov 1921. 
Death of Son4 Mar 1945 Her son Walter Scott Amsler Jr. died on 4 Mar 1945 at Ledo, India. 
Death*1950 She died at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas, in 1950. 
Burial*1950 Her body was interred in 1950 at McGregor City Cemetery, McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas. 

Family

Walter Scott Amsler
Marriage*Sep 1909 She married Walter Scott Amsler in Sep 1909. 
Child
Last Edited20 Jan 2005

Mozelle Blow

Female, #15720, (1890 - 1971)
Married Name Her married name was Amsler. 
Birth*1890 Mozelle was born in 1890. 
Marriage* She married Walter Scott Amsler. 
Death*1971 She died at McGregor, McLennan Co., Texas, in 1971. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. 

Family

Walter Scott Amsler
Last Edited9 Jul 1999