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DAVIS (DAVID) KING, son of Elizabeth and Thomas King, was born ca. 1800 in Georgia (North Carolina). He died 23 January 1861 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Cemetery on the Old Stripling Farm near Melrose in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married ca. 1821-1833 Mary Nancy "Polly" Sartin, daughter of Nancy Ann and James Sartin of Franklin County, Tennessee. Polly was born 11 February 1804 and died 18 April 1886 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the King Cemetery on Kingtown Road near Woden in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Davis, his wife and first five children arrived in Texas in 1838; arriving in Sabine County at the home of Davis's sister Mrs. ___McGowen. In 1839 they moved on to Nacogdoches County and settled in the Melrose Community. In 1842 Mary Nancy "Polly" Sartin King inherited part of her father's estate and purchase land near Carrizo Creek and built a home on the bluff overlooking the creek.
Davis was a merchant in the Melrose Community, a farmer, race horse owner. He was the owner of the race horse John Green, which was sold at his death at auction on the Court House Lawn in Nacogdoches County, Texas, as was instructed in his will.
Davis is found listed in the 1840 and 1849, Tax lists of Nacogdoches County, Texas; and on the 1846 Poll List of the same County. He is listed on the 1847 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas. He held Headright #522; and his Old Certificate #351 was issues 31 December 1839 in Sabine County, Texas. He was a devout Presbyterian.
After Davis death Mary Nancy "Polly" Sartin King, remarried to Rev. Clemmons Means, the Presbyterian minister, on 18 (19?) December 1867 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. This marriage certificate on record in Nacogdoches County gives her name as Mrs. Nancy King.
The 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas show the family as listed below.
1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 436-428
Davis King 60 M W Farmer N. C.
Polly (Sartin) 56 F W Housekeeper Ga.
Rufus P. 19 M W Farming Texas
Richard J. 16 M W Farming Texas
Houston 10 M W Texas
In the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas Davis has died and Mary Nancy "Polly" Sartin has remarried to Rev. Clemmon Means and all of her children have left home. They are listed in the Census as seen below.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 388-388
Clement Means 70 M W Clergyman N. C.
Polly (Sartin King) 66 F W (widow of Davis King) Tenn.
Children of Mary Nancy "Polly" Sartin and Davis (David) King:
1. Madison Thompson King, was born 8 January 1822 in Linclon County, Tennessee. He died 4 September 1900 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, he is buried in the King Cemetery just off the Woden Road in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Sarah Jane Haynes, daughter of Eleanor Hyder and James Patten Haynes, on 16 November 1848 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is listed in the 1845 and the 1849 Tax Lists; the 1846 Poll Lists, and the 1847 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas. Madison Thompson King held Headright # 495. His Old Certificate #353 was issued 31 December 1839 in Sabine County, Texas.
2. Anderson Augustus King, born 1825 in Franklin County, Tennessee and died ca. 1864 during the Civil War in Louisiana. He served in the Confederate States Army in Company A. 17th Regiment of the Texas Cavalry, until he was discharged on 8 June 1862 in Little Rock, Arkansas and returned home. He re-enlisted as 1st Lieutenant in Company C. of the Texas Cavalry on 26 January 1863. He married Elizabeth Polina O. Yarbrough on 24 May 1855 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Anderson is found in the 1847 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, he is also listed in the 1849 Tax List of the same County. He emigrated to Texas in the Winter of 1839 as a single man and held Headright #127.
3. Hannah "Anna" Caroline King, was born 13 May 1830 in Tennessee, died 30 October 1902, married 1st Henry S. McClure on 22 February 1849 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, 2nd. James M. Weedin, Sr. in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Mary Adaline King, born 26 June 1831 in Tennessee and died 15 June 1886 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Michael Hyder Haynes, son of Eleanor Hyder and James Patton Haynes.
4. Helen "Ellen" Emeline King, was born 14 March 1838 in South Carolina and died 31 December 1928, married Samuel William Reid, son of Mary and John Reid, on 21 December 1853 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
6. Rufus Putnam King, was born 28 October 1840 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 3 December 1904, married Amanda J. Yarbrough on 20 September 1866 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
7. Richard Jefferson King, born 30 April 1843 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 22 February 1910 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Jacob's Chapel Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Martha Perneice Alders, daughter of Lucy Jacobs and Thomas Alders, on 19 December 1867 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He served in the Confederate States Army in Company A., 17th Cavalry and in the Texas Dismounted Cavalry
8. General Houston G. King, was born 22 January 1849 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 31 December 1932 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas; married 1st. Mary Camille Jacobs; 2nd. Selma Emstrom.
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MADISON "MATT" THOMPSON KING, son of Mary "Polly" Sartin and Davis (David) King, was born 8 January 1822 in Linclon County, Tennessee. He died 4 September 1900 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, he is buried in the King Cemetery just off the Woden Road in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married Sarah Jane Haynes, daughter of Eleanor Hyder and James Patten Haynes, on 16 November 1848 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Madison had been raised a Presbyterian but, after his marriage to Sarah he joined the Methodist Church in Melrose when Sarah had gone to Church most of her life. They remained members there until the church was disbanded. At this time, 27 August 1876, they became members of the Simpson's Campground Church in Woden.
Sarah Jane Haynes King was born 23 August 1828 and died 27 April 1900 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is also buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. Her obituary in The Daily Sentinel was reprinted in "Rest in Peace, Nacogdoches Obituaries 1899-1904" by Carylon Reeves Ericson, as can be seen below.
In memory of Mrs. Sarah Jane King, born in East Tennessee in 1828, came to Texas with her parents as a little girl. At the age of 17 she was converted and joined the M. E. church of the South. On November 16, 1848 she married Mat T. King. Their union was blessed with ten children, six of whom survive her. She died April 27, 1900 and her last words to those who ministered to her were, "put all your trust in Jesus." In the cemetery near her home we laid her to rest in the presence of a large concourse of mourning friends and relatives. {Sarah Jane Haynes King, born 25 August 1828, died 27 April 1900, buried King Cemetery] "We miss thee from thy home dear,
We miss the from thy place
A shadow o'er our home is cast
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
Her pastor,
Rev. J. A. Harvey
When Matt, as he was called, married his Father, David King, gave him and his new wife 75 acres of land on what was at that time called the Driver Road; toady this County road is known as the Kingtown Road. It is located off the Woden Road in Nacogdoches County.
During the Civil War, Madison was a member of the Confederates States Army Quartermaster's Corp. He was in charge of collecting supplies for the Army stationed in Louisiana. He also served in Company B., and Company C., of the 3rd Brigade of the Texas State Troops. He received Confederate Pension # 04829.
After the war was over he evaded the Union Occupation Soldiers while taking supplies to a local man who had taken to the Angelina River Bottom in hiding after he had killed a Union Soldier. Madison continued to supply this man until after the Union Soldiers left Nacogdoches County.
Madison is listed in the 1845 and the 1849 Tax Lists; the 1846 Poll Lists, and the 1847 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas. Madison Thompson King held Headright # 495. His Old Certificate #353 was issued 31 December 1839 in Sabine County, Texas.
Sarah Jane is listed in the 1861 and 1862 Tax Lists of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
They 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas show the family listed as follows.
1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas. 231-227
Madison King 38 M W Farmer Tennessee
Sarah J. (Haynes) 31 F W Housekeeper Tennessee
Eliza J. 10 F W Texas
Thomas D. 8 M W Texas
Minerva E. 5 F W Texas
Madison H. 3 M W Texas
Anderson A. 3 M W Texas
Mary C. 6\12 F W Texas
In the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas the family is shown listed as follows.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 394-394
Madison King 47 M W Farmer Tennessee
Sary J. (Haynes) 42 F W Tennessee
Elijah J. (Eliza) 19 F W Texas
Thomas D. 18 M W Texas
Minerva E. 15 F W Texas
Anderson A. 13 M W Texas
Michael J. 8 M W Texas
James M. 6 M W Texas
In the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas the family is shown listed as follows.
1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 373-385
Madison King 57 M W Farmer Tennessee
Sarah J. (Haynes) wife 51 F W Tennessee
Michael Jeff son 19 M W Texas
James M. son 16 M W Texas
Madison T. son 9 M W Texas
1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 632-632
Mat T. King head W M Jan 1822 78 Wd Farmer Tn N.C. Tn
M. J. M. son W M Jan 1864 36 M5 TX TN TN
Lucy D-I-L W F Mar 1874 26 M5 TX TN TN
James E. G-Son W M Feb 1896 4 S TX TX TX
Walton E. G-son W M Apr 1899 1 S TX TX TX
Children of Sarah Jane Haynes and Madison "Matt" Thompson King:
1. Elizar Jane King, born 27 March 1850 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; married James M. Weedin, Jr., son of Eliza J. King and James M. Weedin, Sr., on 11 January 1871 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Thomas Davis King, born 15 December 1851 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died in September 1927 in Randolph County, Arkansas and is buried in the Shiloh Cemetery in Randolph County, Arkansas. He married Malinda Hannah L. Clark on 17 March 1875 (Nacogdoches County, Texas?). He is listed in the 1860 and 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas and on the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County.
3. Minerva Eleanor King, born 11 October 1855 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; died 10 April 1917; married James Jones Moore, son of Elizabeth B. White and Asa Moore, on 22 October 1874 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
4. Madison Henry King, (twin), was born 12 December 1856 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; died 23 August 1867 at age 8 Months; believe buried in the King Family Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
5. Anderson Augustus King, III, (twin) born 12 December 1856 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 17 March 1920 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Martha Jeffanna "Ann" Jacobs, daughter of Sarah E. Fewell and Claiborne Jacobs. Martha was born 17 July 1861 and died 15 December 1950 and is also buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
6. Mary Carolina King, was born 24 August 1859 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 12 December 1865.
7. Michael Jefferson "Jeff" King, was born 3 December 1861 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 22 May 1923 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married 3 February 1882 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Mary Elizabeth Jacobs, daughter of Sarah Elizabeth Fewell and Claiborn Jacobs, was born 23 October 1859 and died 8 October 1924 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
8. James Monroe "Mon" King, was born 2 January 1864 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 13 November 1936 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas. He married 1st. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jacobs on 25 December 1887; and 2nd. Lucy Elizabeth Alders, daughter of Elizabeth A. Skillern and William M. Alders, on 13 December 1893 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
9. Elizabeth King, born 20 October 1866 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; born 22 October 1866 and is believed buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
10. Madison Taylor King, born 11 February 1871 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 26 August 1881.
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ANDERSON AUGUSTUS KING, son of Mary "Polly" Sartin and Davis (David) King, was born ca. 1825 in Franklin County, Tennessee and died ca. 1864 during the Civil War in Louisiana.
He served in the Confederate States Army. He enlisted as a 3rd Sgt. on 1 February 1962 in Capt. Seborn M. Noble's Company A., 17th Regiment of the Texas Cavalry, until he was discharged on 8 June 1862 in Little Rock, Arkansas and returned home. He re-enlisted as 1st Lieutenant in Capt. E. N. Eubanks's Company C., of the Texas Cavalry on 26 January 1863 and served until his death in Louisiana in 1864.
Anderson married Elizabeth Polina O. Yarbrough on 24 May 1855 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Elizabeth Polina O. Yarbrough, daughter of Sarah White and Asa Yarbrough, was born 30 June 1838 in Shelby County, Texas.
Anderson is found in the 1847 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, he is also listed in the 1849 Tax List of the same County. He emigrated to Texas in the Winter of 1839 as a single man and held Headright #127.
Elizabeth Polina O. Yarbrough King remarried after Anderson's death to Stephen M. Day, son of Mary Hobbs and Stephen M. Day, Sr., on 27 February 1865 in San Augustine County, Texas. She died soon afterward; before 1870.
The 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas lists them as follows.
1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 232-227
Anderson King 36 M W Farmer Tennessee
Pelliner E. (Yarbrough 22 F W Housekeeper Texas
Josephine 2 F W Texas
Children of Elizabeth Polina O. Yarbrough and Anderson Augustus King:
1. Josephine King, born 27 May 1858-9 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 1 January 1903 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. Josephine married James C. Jacobs
2. Rufus William King, born 22 April 1863 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 3 December 1942 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Simpson's Campground in Woden, Texas. He married Nancy "Nannie" Jane Oliver, daughter of Louisiana Beaman and Merida Crumble Oliver, on 20 December 1891 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Nannie was born 26 October 1873 and died 21 February 1933, and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas.
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HANNAH "ANNA" CAROLINE KING, daughter of Mary "Polly" Sartin and Davis (David) King, was born 13 May 1830 in Franklin County, Tennessee, and died 30 October 1902 in Hollis, Oklahoma and is buried there in the Fairmont Cemetery.
She married 1st Henry Smith McClure on 16 February 1849 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. At the time of the marriage David King, father of the bride, gave the couple land on the Old Driver Road, which is now known as the Kingtown Road, in the Woden Community of Nacogdoches County, Texas. The couple built their home on the property and it was here that all of their children were born.
On 13 May 1861, Henry enlisted in the Confederate States Army in the 17th Regiment Company A of the Texas Cavalry. He was discharged in Little Rock Arkansas, "because of age" on 17 July 1862. He re-enlisted and also served in James R. Arnold's Company B., 3rd Brigade of the Texas States Troops; he died in the service.
Henry Smith McClure, son of Amy Ann Ogilvie and Houston McClure, was born 14 December 1826 in Williamson County, Tennessee. He died on 9 February 1865 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, during the Civil War, while in the Confederate States Army. He is buried in the King Family Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
And, she married 2nd. James M. Weedin, Sr., on 15 March 1871 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He took Hannah and all but the oldest child and moved to Hollis, Oklahoma to live. James M. Weedin, Sr. was born ca. 1826 in Tennessee. He served in the Confederate States Army in Company A., 17th Texas Cavalry.
James M. Weedin can be located in the 1867 Voters Registration of Nacogdoches County, Texas were he stated her had been a resident of the County for 21 years. He is also listed in the 1846 Poll List; the 1854 and 1857 School Census; and the 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
They 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas shows the family of Henry McClure as seen below.
1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 229-225
Henry McClure 33 M W Farmer Tennessee
Anna (Caroline King) 30 F W Housekeeper Tennessee
James M. 10 M W Texas
Harriet A. 8 F W Texas
Mary A. 6 F W Texas
William A. 4 M W Texas
Davis H. 2 M W Texas
Hannah is listed in the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas, and is a widow, she is listed as seen below.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 390-390
Hannah C. McClure 41 F W Housekeeper Mississippi
Mary 16 F W Texas
William 14 M W Texas
Houston D. 11 M W Texas
John H. 9 M W Texas
Richard J. 7 M W Texas
In the 1850 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas James M. Weedin, Sr. is seen listed as below.
1850 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 163-163
J. M. Weedin 24 M W Farmer Tennessee
Eliza (King) 24 F W Tennessee
William 4 M W Texas
James 3 M W Texas
Malisa 1 F W Texas
James M. Weedin, Sr. is listed in the 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as seen below.
1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 192-188
James M. Weedin 33 M W Farmer Tennessee
Eliza J. 34 F W Housekeeper Tennessee
William R. 14 M W Texas
James M. 12 M W Texas
Malissa 11 F W Texas
Mary M. 9 F W Texas
Emily J. 6 F W Texas
John A. King 14 M W Texas
In the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas James M. Weedin, Sr. and his family are seen listed as follows.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 117-117
James M. Wedon (Weedin) 45 M W Farmer Tennessee
Eliza J. (King) 45 F W Tennessee
Mary M. 18 F W Texas
Elizabeth 10 F W Texas
Children of Hannah "Anna" Caroline King and Henry McClure:
1. James Madison McClure, born 4 June 1850 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 6 November 1934 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Sarah Frances Yarbrough, daughter of Frances and Asa Yarbrough. When his Mother and family went to Oklahoma, he stayed on the home-place and lived there all his life.
2. Harriet A. McClure, born 19 February 1852 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 20 March 1939 in Oklahoma and is buried in Hollis, Oklahoma. She and married James Henry Hobbs, son of Caroline Brown and Eli Holley Hobbs, on 9 December 1868 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. Mary A. McClure, born 17 December 1856 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She died and was buried in Hollis, Oklahoma. She married Jim Carter.
4. William A. McClure, born ca. 1856 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
5. Houston Davis McClure, born 12 November 1858 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died in February 1907 and he died and was buried in Hollis, Oklahoma. He married Willow Frances Gresham.
6. John Henry McClure, born 22 May 1861 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 3 May 1928 in Hollis, Oklahoma and was buried in the Fairmont Cemetery in Hollis, Oklahoma. John married 1st Ollie Mae Cash, 2nd Ruth ______.
7. Richard McClure, born 29 May 1863 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, he died 12 February 1938 and is buried in Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas. He married Indiana Anderson.
Children of Eliza J. King and James M. Weedin, Sr.:
1. William R. Weedin, born ca. 1846 in Texas
2. M. C. Weedin.
3. John A. King Weedin, born ca. 1847 in Texas.
4. James M. Weedin, Jr, was born in 1847; married Elizar J. King, daughter of Sarah Jane Haynes and Madison "Matt" Thompson King, on 11 January 1871 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Elizar was born 27 March 1850 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
4. Malissa M. Weedin, born ca. 1849 in Texas
5. Mary M. Weedin, born ca. 1851 in Texas
6. Emily J. Weedin, born ca. 1854 in Texas
7. Sarah Elizabeth Weedin, born ca. 1860 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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MARY ADALINE KING, daughter of Mary "Polly" Sartin and Davis (David) King, was 26 June 1831 in Tennessee and died 15 June 1886 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married Michael Hyder Haynes, son of Eleanor Hyder and James Patton Haynes, on 9 (13?) September 1848 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Michael Hyder Haynes, was born 25 July 1821 in Carter County, Tennessee and died 1864 during the Civil War. His place of burial is no known.
Michael enlisted in the Confederate States Army in Palestine, Texas on 25 August 1863 in Company E., 37th Texas Cavalry and was last reported as "ill February 21, 1864".
They are found listed in the 1850 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as seen below.
1850 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 129-129
M. H. Haynes 28 M Farmer Tennessee
Mary A. (King) 17 F Tennessee
James 8\12 M Texas
This family does not appear in the 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Children of Mary Adaline King and Michael Hyder Haynes:
1. James Davis Haynes, born 30 September 1849 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 16 June 1922 in Arkansas and is buried in the Shiloh Cemetery in Randolph County, Arkansas. He married Frances Angeline Culberhouse on 17 June 1872.
2. Emmaline Haynes, born 12 August 1851.
3. Martha A. Haynes, born 15 November 1856.
4. George Madison Haynes, born 20 June 1862 in Texas, died 16 June 1936 and is buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Randolph County, Arkansas. He married Ruth B. Daughtery on 23 November 1886.
5. Robert Lee Haynes, born 21 June 1863 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 7 January 1929 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. He is buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Randolph County, Arkansas. Robert married Margaret Sloan Hufstedler on 6 June 1880.
6. Landon Christopher Haynes, born 26 December 1865 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 9 November 1956 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. He is buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Randolph County, Arkansas. Landon married Elmyra Virgina Knotts on 9 January 1895.
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HELEN "ELLEN" EMELINE KING, daughter of Mary "Polly" Sartin and Davis (David) King, was born 14 March 1838 in South Carolina died 31 December 1928.
She married Samuel William Reid, son of Mary and John Reid, on 21 (30) December 1853 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Samuel William Reid was born 12 July 1827 in Georgia and died 29 December 1923 and is buried in the Shady Grove Cemetery in Shady Grove, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He came to Texas in 1836 and is listed on the 1857 Tax List; the 1863 Relief List; and, the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
They are found in the 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as can be seen below.
1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 847-831
Samuel W. Reid 32 M W Farmer Ga.
Ellen E. (King) 23 F W Housekeeper S. C.
George W. 5 M W Texas
Mary A. 3 F W Texas
William P. 1 M W Texas
Wiley 36 M W Ga.
In the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Samuel and Helen are found as follows.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 195-200
Samuel Reid 43 M W Farmer Georgia
Hellen A. (King) 33 F W Tennessee
George W. 15 M W Texas
Mary H. 12 F W Texas
William 11 M W Texas
Ann E. 9 F W Texas
In the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Samuel and Helen are found as follows. Notice the place of birth for Helen King as being Prussia. This is a mistake; she was born in Tennessee.
1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 245-245
Samuel William Reed 53 M W Farmer Georgia
Hellen (King) wife 44 F W Prussia???????
George son 24 M W Texas
William son 21 M W Texas
Children of Helen "Ellen" Emeline King and Samuel W. Reid:
1. George W. Reid, born ca. 1855 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Mary A. Reid, born 26 January 1857 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. William Penn Reid, born ca. 1859 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; died 9 May 1921 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; buried Shady Grove Cemetery in Shady Grove, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Mollie Thrash on 18 August 1884 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is listed on the 1860 Census of the County.
4. Ann E. Reid, born 1861 in Texas.
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RUFUS PUTNAM KING, son of Mary "Polly" Sartin and Davis (David) King, was born 28 October 1840 in Melrose, Nacogdoches County, Texas and according to his tombstone, he died 3 December 1904 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Another date is also give for his death as 15 May 1917. He is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas. (His death Certificate gives his date of death as 7 December 1904.)
He married Amanda J. Yarbrough, daughter of Sarah White and Asa Yarbrough, on 20 September 1866 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Amanda was born 22 October 1847 in the Pisgah Community, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She died 16 December 1904 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and is buried in Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He served in the Confederate States Army enlisting 1 February 1862 in Capt. Seborn M. Nobel's Company A., 17th Regiment of the Texas Cavalry and later on during the war in the 17th Consolidated Regiment Dismounted Cavalry; and the 4th Brigade Texas Militia. He served until the end of the Civil War. Rufus was also listed on the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County, Texas. He received Confederate Pension # 11258.
Rufus is located in the 1867 Voters Registration of Nacogdoches County, Texas in which he stated that he had been in Nacogdoches County for 26 years. And, he is listed in the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County.
In the 1860 Census Rufus was still living with his parents as seen below.
1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 436-428
Davis King 60 M W Farmer N. C.
Polly (Sartin) 56 F W Housekeeper Ga.
Rufus P. 19 M W Farming Texas
Richard J. 16 M W Farming Texas
Houston 10 M W Texas
But, in the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas Rufus has married has children. Josephine King and Rufus William King, children of Elizabeth Polina O. Yarbrough and Anderson Augustus King, and Rufus's niece and nephew are living with him. Anderson was Rufus's brother who was died during the Civil War in the Confederate Army. Their Mother remarried to Stephen M. Day, son of Mary Hobbs and Stephen M. Day, Sr., but she died soon afterward.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 395-395
Rufus P. King 29 M W Farmer Texas
Amanda (Yarbrough) 24 F W Texas
Mary F. 2 F W Texas
Josephine King 12 F W Texas
William R. 8 M W Texas
Sam Jacobs 15 M B Texas
1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 562-582
Rufus P. King 39 M W Farmer Texas
Amanda J. (Yarbrough) wife 33 F W Housekeeper Texas
Mary F. daughter 11 F W Texas
Sarah daughter 9 F W Texas
Allice C. daughter 7 F W Texas
Davis H. son 4 M W Texas
Zenna son 2 M W Texas
Wm. Rufus nephew 16 M W Texas
1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 165-167
Rufus King head W M Oct 1840 59 M33 Farmer TX TX TX
Amanda wife W F Oct 1846 53 M33 9-6 TX TX TX
William H. son W M Oct 1884 15 S At School TX TX TX
Era dgt W F Sep 1888 11 S At School TX TX TX
Children of Amanda J. Yarbrough and Rufus Putnam King:
1. Mary "Molly" F. King, born ca. 1868 in Texas; buried King Family Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Sarah "Sallie" Helen King, born 16 December 1871 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Sallie died 26 November 1938 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas. She married 31 December 1890 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Thomas Eli Chisum, son of Laura Farrell and Andrew Jackson Chisum. Thomas Eli Chisum, was born 20 November 1869 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 4 February 1944 and is buried in Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. Alice Carrie King, born 22 January 1873 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 13 July 1964 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married William Henry Chisum, son of Laura Ferrell and Andrew Jackson Chisum, on 24 December 1891 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Henry was born 19 February 1871 and died 22 December 1923 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas.
4. David Houston King, "High Pockets", was born 10 August 1875 in Woden Community, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 1 February 1960, and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Ethel Chisum on 19 December 1900 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Ethel was the daughter of Laura Ferrel Little and Andrew Jackson Chisum.
5. Zenus King, born ca. 1878 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
6. Eugenia Mae King, born 1 May 1881 in Nacogdoches County, Texas,
died 1950 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the Simpson's Campground in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married Emanuel Holley Hobbs, son of Eliza Strahan and John Redmond Hobbs. Emanuel Holley Hobbs was born 24 January 1874 and died 14 November 1940 and is also buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery.
7. William Henry King, born 21 October 1883 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
8. Era King, born 17 September 1888 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died
14 January 1956, and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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RICHARD JEFFERSON "RICH" KING, son of Mary "Polly" Sartin and Davis (David) King, was born 30 April 1843 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 22 February 1910 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Jacob's Chapel Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He was a Methodist.
He married Martha Perneice Alders, daughter of Lucy Jacobs and Thomas Alders, on 19 December 1867 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Richard enlisted in the Confederate States Army on 1 February 1982 into Company A., 17th Texas Cavalry, and served until the end of the War. It was said that when he came home at the end of the war that he was in such a state that his own Mother did not recognize him.
Richard also served in the Texas Dismounted Cavalry, and was in the Battle of Arkansas on 11 January 1863.
Perneice was born 16 March 1843 and died 15 May 1917 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and is buried in the Jacob's Chapel Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She received Confederate Pension # 19159 and Confederate Mortuary Warrant #112.
Martha and Richard had no children.
He is listed on the 1861 and 1862 Tax Lists of Nacogdoches County, Texas. In the 1867 Voters Registration of Nacogdoches County, Texas he stated that he had been in the County for 24 years.
In the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas Richard and Perneice had just been married a short time and had no children, as can be seen below.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 58-60
Richard J. King 25 M W Farmer Texas
Martha P. (Alders) 23 F W Texas
1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 79-79
Richard Jefferson King 37 M W Farmer Texas
Martha Perneice (Alders) wife 36 F W Housekeeper Texas
C. E. Alders 27 F W Housekeeper Texas
1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 169-171
Richard King head W M Apr 1843 32 Farmer Tx Tn Tn
Pernice wife W F Mar 1844 32 0-0 Tx Tn Tn
Catherine Alders S-I-L W F Oct 1840 Tx Tn Tn
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GENERAL HOUSTON G. KING, son of Mary "Polly" Sartin and Davis (David) King, was born 22 January 1849 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 31 December 1932 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
First he married 1st. Mary Camille Jacobs on 29 April 1869 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Mary Camilla Jacobs, daughter of Mary Chisum and James Jacobs, was born 18 February 1948 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
His second marriage was on 24 February 1906 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Selma Enstrom.
Selma was born 20 May 1852 and died 4 March 1964 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried beside General Houston King in Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Mrs. Selma Enstrom King Holcomb received Confederate Pension # 52038 and Confederate Mortuary Warrant # 770644. And, Selma entered the Confederate Veterans and Widows Home in Austin, Texas on 20 January 1960.
Selma Enstrom remarried after General Houston King's death to A. B. Holcomb, who died March 1948.
He is found in the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas. General Houston King was a Methodist and the Postmaster at Thors from 1886 to 1890.
General Houston King served in the Confederate States Army in Company A., 17th Dismounted Cavalry for 4 month; and, in Terry's Texas Rangers the 8th Texas Cavalry. He was discharged on 18 April 1865 in Richmond, Texas. He is also listed on the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
General received Confederate Pension # 50669. In his later years he lived in the Confederate Home for Veterans and Widows in Austin, Texas.
In the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas they are listed as follows:
1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas: Prect. # 3 80-80
General Houston King 30 M W Farmer Texas
Commelas Mary wife 30 F W Housekeeper Texas
Lizzie Jacobs cousin 18 F W Texas
1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 20-20
General King head W M Jan 1850 50 Wd Salesman TX TN TN
Mary E. neice W F Mar 1866 34 Wd Boarding House TX TX TX
Willie cousin W M Jan M1 Day Loborer TX TN TX
Lena cousin W F Mar 1883 17 M1 0-0 TX TX GA
Hoke Woster boarder W M Mar 1868 32 S Lawyer MA MA ENG
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ELIZAR JANE KING, daughter of Sarah Jane Haynes and Madison "Matt" Thompson King, was born 27 March 1850 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married James M. Weedin, Jr, son of Eliza Jane King and James M. Weedin, Sr., on 11 January 1871 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
James M. Weedin, Jr. is seen listed in the home of his parents as a child in the 1850 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as seen below.
1850 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 163-163
J. M. Weedin 24 M W Farmer Tennessee
Eliza (King) 24 F W Tennessee
William 4 M W Texas
James 3 M W Texas
Malisa 1 F W Texas
James M. Weedin is listed in the 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas, still living at home with his parents, as seen below.
1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 192-188
James M. Weedin 33 M W Farmer Tennessee
Eliza J. 34 F W Housekeeper Tennessee
William R. 14 M W Texas
James M. 12 M W Texas
Malissa 11 F W Texas
Mary M. 9 F W Texas
Emily J. 6 F W Texas
John A. King 14 M W Texas
In the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas James M. Weedin Jr. is now married and has a family as seen below.
1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 565-585
James M. Weedin, Jr. 33 M W Farmer Texas
Eliza (King) wife 30 F W Texas
Lee daughter 8 F W Texas
Ellis son 4 M W Texas
Nettie daughter 2 F W Texas
Children of Elizar Jane King and James M. Weedin, Jr.:
1. Lee Weedin, (a daughter) born ca. 1872 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Ellis Weedin, born ca. 1876 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. Nettie Weedin, Born ca. 1878 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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THOMAS DAVIS KING, son of Sarah Jane Haynes and Madison "Matt" Thompson King, was born 15 December 1851 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died in September 1927 in Randolph County, Arkansas and is buried in the Shiloh Cemetery in Randolph County, Arkansas.
He married Malinda Hannah L. Clark on 17 March 1875 (Nacogdoches County, Texas?).
He is listed on the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County.
In the 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas Thomas is still living at home with his parents.
1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas. 231-227
Madison King 38 M W Farmer Tennessee
Sarah J. (Haynes) 31 F W Housekeeper Tennessee
Eliza J. 10 F W Texas
Thomas D. 8 M W Texas
Minerva E. 5 F W Texas
Madison H. 3 M W Texas
Anderson A. 3 M W Texas
Mary C. 6\12 F W Texas
In the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas Thomas is still living at home with his parents and family as shown listed as follows.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 394-394
Madison King 47 M W Farmer Tennessee
Sary J. (Haynes) 42 F W Tennessee
Elijah J. (Eliza) 19 F W Texas
Thomas D. 18 M W Texas
Minerva E. 15 F W Texas
Anderson A. 13 M W Texas
Michael J. 8 M W Texas
James M. 6 M W Texas
Children of Malinda Hanna L. Clark and Thomas Davis King:
1. Mary King.
2. Belle King.
3. Ella King.
4. Madison King.
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MINERVER ELEANOR KING, daughter of Sarah Jane Haynes and Madison "Matt" Thompson King, born 11 October 1855 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and she died 10 April 1917.
She married James Jones Moore, son of Elizabeth B. White and Asa Moore, on 22 October 1874 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
They appear in the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as seen as follows.
1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 95-98
John J. Moore 26 M W Farmer Texas
Minerva (King) wife 24 F W Texas
Madison Asa son 5 M W Texas
Ruchard Taylor son M W Texas
Lilly Jane daughter 1 F W Texas
Children of Minerva Eleanor King and James Jones Moore:
1. Madison Asa Moore, born 7 August 1875 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Richard Taylor Moore, born 24 April 1877 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. Lilly Jane Moore, born 19 January 1879 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
4. Mattie Moore
5. Bessie Moore
6. Mary Moore
7. Sally Moore
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ANDERSON AUGUSTUS KING, III, son of Sarah Jane Haynes and Madison "Matt" Thompson King, was born 12 December 1856 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 17 March 1920 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. Anderson was a twin to Madison Henry King, who died at about 8 months of age.
He married Martha Jeffanna "Ann" Jacobs, daughter of Sarah E. Fewell and Claiborne Jacobs, on 23 July 1882 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Martha was the sister of Mary Elizabeth Jacobs, who had married Andy's brother, Michael Jefferson "Jeff" King, just a few months before. This made the children of these two couples their own double first cousins.
Martha Jeffanna Jacobs, daughter of Sarah E. Fewell and Claiborne Jacobs, was born 17 July 1861 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 15 December 1950 and is buried in King Cemetery in the Woden Area of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Anderson is located in the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas living with his cousin, Ida Olivia Coats (daughter of Harriet Burrows and Daniel H. Coast) and James Buchanan as seen below.
In the 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas he is still living at home with his parents as follows.
1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas. 231-227
Madison King 38 M W Farmer Tennessee
Sarah J. (Haynes) 31 F W Housekeeper Tennessee
Eliza J. 10 F W Texas
Thomas D. 8 M W Texas
Minerva E. 5 F W Texas
Madison H. 3 M W Texas
Anderson A. 3 M W Texas
Mary C. 6\12 F W Texas
In the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas he is agian found still living at home with his parents as follows.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 394-394
Madison King 47 M W Farmer Tennessee
Sary J. (Haynes) 42 F W Tennessee
Elijah J. (Eliza) 19 F W Texas
Thomas D. 18 M W Texas
Minerva E. 15 F W Texas
Anderson A. 13 M W Texas
Michael J. 8 M W Texas
James M. 6 M W Texas
1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 96-99
Anderson King 22 M W Farmer Texas
James Buchanan 23 M W Farmer Texas
Ida wife 17 F W Housekeeper Texas
1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 633-633
Anderson King head W M Dec 1856 43 M18 TX TN TN
Anna wife W F Jul 1861 38 M18 8-8 TX AT SEA TN
Ellie dgt W F Oct 1883 16 S TX TX TX
Jesse son W M Dec 1885 14 S TX TX TX
Deda dgt. W F Sep 1887 2 S TX TX TX
Cleo son W M Dec 1889 10 S TX TX TX
Clide son W M Aug 1891 8 S TX TX TX
Ivey dgt. W F May 1894 6 S TX TX TX
Vertis son W M Oct 1896 3 S TX TX TX
Burford son W M Oct 1898 1 S TX TX TX
Children of Martha Jeffana Jacobs and Anderson Augustus King, III:
1. Ellie Elizabeth King, born 17 October 1883 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; and married Robert "Bob" Hugh Pike, son of Gracie Stallings and Jim Pike. Bob was born 1 November 1879 and died 19 February 1958 and is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. T. Jesse King, born 10 December 1885 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 12 February 1907 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He never married. He is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. Deda Mae King, born 21 September 1887 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Frank A. Hill.
4. William Cleo King, born 19 December 1889 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 13 June 1952 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. He married 17 August 1913 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Lena Louise Strahan, daughter of Louisa Newman and Benson Mott Strahan. Lena was born 25 July 1893 and died 22 January 1969; and, is buried in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery beside her husband.
5. Marvin Clyde "Jack" King, was born 31 August 1891 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 9 April 1935 and is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He never married.
6. Iva King, was born ca. 1893 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Ben Sargent, son of Anna and Mayfield Sargent. Ben was born September 1892 in Texas.
1. Infant Child Sargent, buried in King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Infant Child Sargent, buried in King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
7. Vertis Charles King, was born 4 October 1896 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He never married.
8. Lewis Buford King, was born 28 October 1898 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Ruth Barclay.
9. Emory T. "Runt" King, a twin, was born 10 October 1901 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Ima Mae Alders, daughter of Romilda Parrish and Arthur C. Alders.
1. Infant Daughter King, born and died 14 December 1927; buried King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
10. Emma Velma King, a twin, was born 10 October 1901 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Ollie Dupree.
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MICHAEL JEFFERSON "JEFF" KING, son of Sarah Jane Haynes and Madison "Matt" Thompson King, was born 3 December 1861 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 22 May 1923 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Jeff was born club footed in both feet but continued on in life becoming a traveling merchant. He went to the outlying communities in Nacogdoches County caring goods and supplies, until her bought the store in Woden from his Uncle Richard Jefferson King.
He married 3 February 1882 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Mary Elizabeth Jacobs, daughter of Sarah Elizabeth Fewell and Claiborn Jacobs.
Mary, was the sister of Martha Jeffana "Ann" Jacobs, who had married Jeff's brother, Anderson Augustus "Andy" King, just a few months after their marriage. This made the children of these two couples their own double first cousins.
Mary Elizabeth Jacobs, daughter of Sarah E. Fewell and Claiborne Jacobs, was born 23 October 1859 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 8 October 1924, she is buried in King Family Cemetery just outside of Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Jeff was a member of Woodmen of the World and helped build a Woodmen Hall in the Woden Community.
He and his wife are both buried in the King Cemetery on the Kingtown Road in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 168-170
M. Jeff King head W M Dec 1861 38 M19 Farmer TX TN TN
Mary wife W F Oct 1859 40 M19 9-8 TX TX TX
Augustine son W M Feb 1883 17 S At School TX TX TX
Eddie son W M Apr 1886 14 S At School TX TX TX
Wm. Monroe son W M Sep 1887 12 S At School TX TX TX
Thomas son W M May 1889 11 S At School TX TX TX
Bessie dgt W F Feb 1891 9 S TX TX TX
Hal son W M Apr 1893 7 S TX TX TX
Carrie dgt W F Jan 1896 4 S TX TX TX
Nelson son W M Dec 1898 1 S TX TX TX
Children of Mary Elizabeth Jacobs and Michael Jefferson "Jeff" King:
1. James Augustus King, born 21 February 1883 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 11 November 1952 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Minnie Z. Crecelius, who was born 24 June 1895 and died 20 December 1963 and is also buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery beside her husband.
2. John Edgar "Ed" King, born 8 April 1886 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; died 17 November 1944 and is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Flossie Belle "Mae" Morton, daughter of Lera Abel Lee Dixon and J. Hugh Jehu Morton.
3. William Monroe "Rho" King, born 19 September 1887 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died in 1968; married Beulah Belle Edwards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Edwards.
4. Thomas Jefferson King, born 22 May 1889 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 24 July 1924 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Fannie Bell Hill.
5. Addie Ann King, born 10 January 1890 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 7 March 1891 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
6. Bessie Lou King, born 17 February 1891 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 11 October 1915 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
7. Hal Hardeman King, born 5 April 1893 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 7 May 1969; married 1st Thursia Parish, daughter of Julia Carter and David Jefferson Parrish, who was born 28 July 1895 and died 23 May 1925 and is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; 2nd. Bertie V. Faucett.
1. Nina Lucie King, born 5 March 1923 and died 3 June 1924, daughter of Thursia Parish King; buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
8. Carrie Lou King, born 15 January 1896 in Woden, Nacogdoches; married Charles "Charlie" Lafayette Bousman.
9. Nelson Madison King, born 12 December 1898 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 12 September 1971, buried Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Ora Dell Wagstaff (his foster-sister) on 20 November 1923.
Foster-Daughter:
1. Ora Dell Wagstaff, who married Nelson Madison King (her foster- brother) on 20 November 1923.
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JAMES MONROE "MON" KING, son of Sarah Jane Haynes and Madison "Matt" Thompson King, was born 2 January 1864 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 13 November 1936 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas.
He married 1st. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jacobs on 25 December 1887 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married 2nd. Lucy Elizabeth Alders, daughter of Elizabeth A. Skillern and William A. Alders, on 13 December 1893 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Lucy was born 30 March 1873 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 26 April 1957 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and is also buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas.
1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 632-632
Mat T. King head W M Jan 1822 78 Wd Farmer Tn N.C. Tn
M. J. M. son W M Jan 1864 36 M5 TX TN TN
Lucy D-I-L W F Mar 1874 26 M5 TX TN TN
James E. G-Son W M Feb 1896 4 S TX TX TX
Walton E. G-son W M Apr 1899 1 S TX TX TX
Children of Lucy Elizabeth Alders and James Monroe King:
1. James Earnest King, born 10 February 1896 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Walton E. King, born ca. April 1896 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. William Oren King, born 23 May 1902 and died 9 January 1903, buried in Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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RUFUS WILLIAM KING, son of Elizabeth Polina O. Yarbrough and Anderson Augustus King, was born 22 April 1863 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 3 December 1942 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Simpson's Campground in Woden, Texas.
He married Nancy "Nannie" Jane Oliver, daughter of Louisiana Beaman and Merida Crumble Oliver, on 20 December 1891 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Nancy Jane "Nannie" Oliver was born 26 October 1873 and died 21 February 1933. She is also buried in the Simpson's Campground in Woden, Texas.
Merida Crumble Oliver was born ca. 1852 in Franklin County, Georgia. He married Louisiana Beaman, daughter of Sarah and Miles Beaman, on 10 December 1872 and had the following children: Nancy Jane "Nannie" Oliver; Sarah A. Oliver, born 3 October 1875; Alice Oliver, born 23 January 1878; Rosa L. Oliver, born 11 July 1880; James Burton Oliver, born 16 January 1883; Etta Oliver, born 12 October 1886; and, Benjamin Merdith Oliver, born 12 January 1889.
1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 629-629
Rufus W. King head W M Apr 1863 M8yrs Tx Tn Tn
Nannie wife W F Oct 1873 M8yrs 3-3 Tx Ga Tx
Bailey son W M Dec 1892 S Tx Tx Tx
Forest son W M Apr 1894 S Tx Tx Tx
Palina dgt. W S Dec 1896 S Tx Tx Xt
Children of Nannie J. Oliver and Rufus William King:
1. Bailey J. King, born 18 December 1892 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 1 January 1954; buried in Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. Pvt. Company M., 328 Infantry; 82 Division; World War I.
2. Frost E. King, born 29 April 1894 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 5 April 1905 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. Earl King, (twin), born 7 July 1901 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 30 March 1987 in Nacogdoches, Texas and was buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery. He married Rosie Lee Knox, daughter of Mattie C. Manning and Robert Lee Knox, on 22 November 1924.
4. Pearl King, (Twin), born 7 July 1901 in Nacogdoches County, Texas
5. Polena King, born 23 December (1896) 1933 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 5 December 1976.
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JOSEPHINE KING, daughter of Elizabeth Polina O. Yarbrough and Anderson Augustus King, was born 27 May 1859 and died 1 January 1903 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the King Family Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Josephine married on 6 March 1877 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to James Claiborne Jacobs, son of Sarah Elizabeth Fewell and Claiborne Jacobs.
James was born 19 November 1857 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 28 October 1916 and is buried in King Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married 1st. Josephine King on 6 March 1877 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; 2nd. Viola Miley Partin, on 26 September 1907 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
M. Viola B. Miley Partin, daughter of Roxy and ____Miley was born in July 1851 in Mississippi and married 1st. John Thomas Partin, son of Martha A. Judkins and Henry Washington Partin. John T. Partin was born 26 February 1864 and died 25 November 1904 and was buried in Blue Springs Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
In the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas they are found listed as follows:
1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas: Prect. #1 563-583
James C. Jacobs 22 M W Farmer Texas
Josephine wife 20 F W Texas
Minna dgt. 2 F W Texas
1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 634-634
James C. Jacobs head W M Nov 1857 42 M23 Farmer TX TX TN
Josephine wife W F May 1858 42 M23 11-9 TX TN TN
Minnie dgt W F Jun 1879 20 S TX TX TX
Lulu dgt W F Jun 1881 18 S TX TX TX
Rilla dgt W F Jan 1884 16 S TX TX TX
Troy son W M Dec 1885 14 S TX TX TX
L. C. son W M Feb 1888 16 S TX TX TX
Blanche dgt W F Dec 1890 9 S TX TX TX
Girtie dgt W F Jun 1893 6 S TX TX TX
James son W M Aug 1894 5 S TX TX TX
Clarence son W M Nov 1896 3 S TX TX TX
Children of Josephine King and James Claiborne Jacobs:
1. Minerva "Minnie" Jacobs, born 1878 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; her date of death is unknown and she is buried unmarked in King Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Lula Jacobs, born June 1881 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; and is buried in King Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married John T. Nagel who was born 10 December 1868; died 21 April 1935, buried in King Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. Arila "Rilla" Jacobs, born 3 January 1884 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
4. Troy Jacobs, born December 1885, buried unmarked in King Family Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
5. Logue C. Jacobs, born 13 February 1888 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
6. Blanche Jacobs, born December 1890; believed to be buried in King Family Cemetery, unmarked.
7. Gertie Jacobs, born June 1893 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
8. Jimmy E. Jacobs, born 5 August 1895 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 20 January 1936 and is buried in King Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Mary Chapman.
9. Clarence H. Jacobs, born 16 November 1896 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 28 October 1933 and is buried in King Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
10. Child born and died before 1900
11. Child born and died before 1900
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JAMES MADISON "JIM" McCLURE, son of Hannah "Anna" Caroline King and Henry McClure, was born 4 June 1850 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. James died 6 November 1934 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married Sarah Frances Yarbrough, daughter of Sarah White and Asa Yarbrough, on 14 December 1869 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Sarah was born 8 January 1851 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 11 May 1928 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried beside her husband in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas.
When his Mother and family went to Oklahoma, he stayed on the home-place and lived there all his life. He is listed in the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
James and Sarah Frances as found listed in the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as can been seen below.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 391-391
James McClure 20 M W Farmer Texas
Frances (Yarbrough) 19 F W Texas
In the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas James and his family are found listed as seen below.
1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 149-154
J. M. McClure MW Farmer Texas
Sarah F. (Yarbrough) wife F W Texas
Polly Ann daughter F W Texas
Edny Arlene daughter F W Texas
Harriet daughter F W Texas
James Fanny daughter F W Texas
Miranda daughter F W Texas
1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 630-630
James McClure head W M Jun 1850 49 M30yrs TX TN TN
Sarah F. wife W F Jan 1851 49 M30yrs 6-6 TX TN TN
James F. dgt. W F Jul 1877 22 S TX TX TX
Amanda T. dgt. W F Jan 1879 21 S TX TX TX
H. Jennie dgt. W F May 1882 18 S TX TX TX
Children of Sarah Frances Yarbrough and James M. "Jim" McClure:
1. Infant Son, who died at birth in ca. 1870.
2. Polly Ann McClure, born 22 July 1871 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 16 March 1944. She married Henry Lee, son of Mary Ann Petty and Alonzo Lee, on 2 February 1890 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. (6 sons, 1 daughter) Henry Lee was born 11 March 1865 and died 18 September 1902 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. Polly remarried John Pundt. (no issue)
3. Edna Orlina "Ollie" McClure, was born 25 March 1873 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 25 February 1901. She married Orron Delonia Ammons in 4 January 1891. (4 sons, 1 daughter). O. D. Ammons remarried after Ollie's death to Martha Asilee ____, who was born 23 October 1879 and died 1 October 1937 and is buried in Rock Springs Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Orren Delonia Ammons was born 8 September 1865 and died 31 October 1950 and is also buried in the Rock Springs Cemetery.
1. Millard F. Ammons, born 9 December 1898 and died 23 March 1967; Texas Pvt. Medical Department World War I. He is buried in the Rock Springs Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Mary Corley.
4. Pernicie Harriet McClure, born 10 December 1874 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 8 January 1962; and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married William Henry Parrish on 19 November 1893 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Henry was born 1 October 1866 and died 13 November 1943; he was a member of Woodmen of the World, and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas. (8 sons, 2 daughters)
5. James Frances "Fanny" McClure, was born 19 July 1876 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 15 May 1966 in Oklahoma. She married Mr. T. D. Fewell on 29 August 1900 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. (1 son, 3 daughters) Moved to Oklahoma in 1905.
6. Amanda (Aranda) Tulia Elizabeth "Ran" McClure, born 21 April 1879 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died ___ April 1937. She married J. Pittman Hill on 24 September 1903 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Her husband died in 1920. (2 sons 3 daughters)
7. Jennie Hannah McClure, born 1 May 1882 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 10 September 1900 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She was engaged to be married but died before the marriage.
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HARRIET A. McCLURE, daughter of Hannah "Anna" Caroline King and Henry McClure, was born 19 February 1852 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 20 March 1939 Hollis, Oklahoma, and is buried in the Fairmont Cemetery in Hollis, Oklahoma.
She and married James Henry Hobbs, son of Caroline Brown and Eli Holley Hobbs, on 9 December 1868 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
James Henry Hobbs was born 17 April 1848 and died 15 April 1928 in Hollis, Oklahoma. He is buried in the Independence Cemetery in Hollis, Oklahoma.
They are found located in the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as seen below.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 392-392
James H. Hobbs 22 M W Farmer Texas
Harriett (McClure) 18 F W Texas
Mary E. 6/12 F W Texas
Children of Harriet McClure and James Henry Hobbs:
1. Mary Elizabeth Hobbs, born 22 February 1870 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Ely H. Hobbs, born 10 September 1871.
3. James Henry Hobbs, Jr., born 31 October 1873.
4. Anna P. Hobbs, born 10 January 1876.
5. Thomas Elmore Hobbs, born 6 March 1878, and died 8 November 1953 in Portales, New Mexico. He is buried in Portles, New Mexico. Thomas married 1st Mary Josephine League on 25 January 1901 and 2nd. Lottie ________.
6. J. Oran Hobbs, born 12 February 1880.
7. Maurice R. Hobbs, born 24 March 1882.
8. Lulu Irene Hobbs, born 23 December 1883.
9. Hattie R. Hobbs, born 20 October 1886.
10. Tennie E. Hobbs, born 24 October 1888.
11. Susan C. Hobbs, born 23 July 1890.
12. Jessie L. Hobbs, born 22 March 1893.
13. Emma Brown Hobbs, born 13 August 1895.
14. Raymond Earl Hobbs, born 29 June 1889.
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MARY A. McCLURE, daughter of Hannah "Anna" Caroline King and Henry McClure, was born 17 December 1856 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She died and was buried in Hollis, Oklahoma.
She married Jim Carter.
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HOUSTON DAVIS McCLURE, son of Hannah "Anna" Caroline King and Henry McClure, was born 12 November 1858 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died in February 1907 in Hollis, Oklahoma and is buried in the Fairmont Cemetery in Hollis, Oklahoma.
He married Willow Frances Gresham.
He is listed in the 1860 and 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas and the 1862 Tax List.
Children of Willow Frances Gresham and Houston Davis McClure:
1. Dillard McClure, born 6 November 1885 in Montague, Texas.
2. Lela McClure, born 19 November 1888
3. Alta McClure, born 19 November 1894
4. Ruby McClure, born 31 October 1896
5. Jessie McClure, born 15 November 1898
6. Velma McClure, born 23 November 1900 in Hollis, Oklahoma.
7. Chester McClure, born 19 July 1903 in Hollis, Oklahoma.
8. Emmet McClure.
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JOHN HENRY McCLURE, son of Hannah "Anna" Caroline King and Henry McClure, was born 22 May 1861 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 3 May 1928 in Hollis, Oklahoma and was buried in the Fairmont Cemetery in Hollis, Oklahoma.
John married 1st Ollie Mae Cash, 2nd Ruth ______.
He is listed in the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Children of Ollie Mae Cash and John Henry McClure:
1. Daudes McClure, born 12 December 1890.
2. Cordee McClure, born 22 May 1893.
3. Stella McClure, born 9 September 1896.
4. Cornelia McClure, born 26 May 1893.
5. Johnnie McClure, born 18 May 1902.
Children of Ruth ___ and John Henry McClure:
1. James "Jim" McClure.
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RICHARD McCLURE, son of Hannah "Anna" Caroline King and Henry McClure, was born 29 May 1863 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 12 February 1938 and is buried in Wellington, Collinsworth County, Texas.
He married Indiana Anderson.
Children of Indiana Anderson and Richard McClure:
1. Beulah McClure, born 16 September 1887 in Bonita, Texas.
2. Henry McClure, born 19 August 1890 in Bonita, Texas.
3. Ethel McClure, born 5 August 1893 in Bonita, Texas.
4. Lona McClure, born 12 June 1896 in Bonita, Texas.
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JAMES DAVIS HAYNES, son of Mary Adaline King and Michael Hyder Haynes, was born 30 September 1849 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 16 June 1922 in Arkansas and is buried in the Shiloh Cemetery in Randolph County, Arkansas.
James married Frances Angeline Culberhouse on 17 June 1872.
He can be located in the 1850 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as seen below, as an infant living in the home of his parents.
1850 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas129-129
M. H. Haynes 28 M Farmer Tennessee
Mary A. (King) 17 F Tennessee
James 8\12 M Texas
Children of Frances Angeline Culberhouse and James Davis Haynes:
1. Mary Etta Haynes, born 9 April 1873.
2. Thomas Christopher Haynes, born 21 December 1874.
3. Jessie Dennis Haynes, born 4 December 1876.
4. Parthena Haynes, born 2 November 1878.
5. James Anderson Haynes, born 27 May 1881.
6. George Wiley Haynes, born 26 August 1883.
7. Robert Monroe Haynes, born 19 February 1886.
8. William Franklin Haynes, born 6 April 1888.
9. Wallace Duke Haynes, born 11 October 1890.
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GEORGE MADISON HAYNES, son of Mary Adaline King and Michael Hyder Haynes, was born 20 June 1862 in Texas. He died 16 June 1936 and is buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Randolph County, Arkansas.
He married Ruth B. Daughtery on 23 November 1886.
Children of Ruth B. Daughtery and George Madison Haynes:
1. William Lee Haynes, born 27 December 1886.
2. Mazie Delma Haynes, born 27 June 1890.
3. Albert Erman Haynes, born 15 September 1892.
4. Charlcie Charlotte Haynes, born 1 December 1894.
5. Burleigh Haynes, born 3 October 1899.
6. Mary Lena Haynes, born 4 October 1904.
7. Rufus Duel Haynes, born 24 March 1907.
8. Edythe Larell Haynes, born 13 January 1911.
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ROBERT LEE HAYNES, son of Mary Adaline King and Michael Hyder Haynes, was born 21 June 1863 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 7 January 1929 in Pochontas, Arkansas. He is buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Randolph County, Arkansas.
Robert married Margaret Sloan Hufstedler on 6 June 1880.
Children of Margaret Sloan Hufstedler and Robert Lee Haynes:
1. Milton Durell Haynes, born 21 June 1881.
2. Henderson Lee Haynes, born 7 February 1883.
3. Mary Delula Haynes, born 13 November 1884.
4. John Christopher Haynes, born 20 December 1886.
5. William Walter Haynes, born 10 May 1889.
6. Hattie Ethel Haynes, born 15 September 1891.
7. James Edward Haynes, born 12 April 1894.
8. Minnie Grace Haynes, born 21 August 1896.
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WILLIAM PENN REID, son of Helen "Ellen" Emeline King and Samuel W. Reid, was born ca. 1859 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 9 May 1921 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, he is buried Shady Grove Cemetery in Shady Grove, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married Mollie Thrash on 18 August 1884 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is listed on the 1860 Census of the County.
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SARAH "SALLIE" HELEN KING, daughter of Amanda J. Yarbrough and Rufus Putnam King, was born 16 December 1871 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Sallie died 26 November 1938 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas.
She married 31 December 1890 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Mr. Thomas Eli Chisum, son of Laura Farrell and Andrew Jackson Chisum.
Thomas Eli Chisum, was born 20 November 1869 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 4 February 1944 and is buried in Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Children of Sarah "Sallie" Helen King and Thomas Eli Chisum:
1. Mollie Chisum, born 3 January 1893 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Elmer Jesse Chisum, born 24 June 1896 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 29 September 1938, buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Jewel Jacobs.
3. Effie Chisum, born 19 September 1898 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
4. Willie Chisum, born 23 March 1901 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
5. Clyde Chisum, born 2 December 1907 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
6. Claude Chisum, born 21 November 1909 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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ALICE CARRIE KING, daughter of Amanda Yarbrough and Rufus Putnam King, was born 22 January 1873 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 13 July 1964. She is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married William Henry Chisum, son of Laura Ferrell and Andrew Jackson Chisum, on 24 December 1891 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Henry was born 19 February 1871 and died 22 December 1923 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas.
This family is found listed in the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Children of Allice Carrie King and W. Henry Chisum:
1. Mae Chisum.
2. Johnny Chisum.
3. Bertha Chisum.
4. Clifton Chisum.
5. Virgil Chisum.
6. Vera Chisum.
7. Alice B. Chisum.
8. Roger Lee Chisum, born 3 April 1911 and died 3 February 1918 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas.
9. Jimmie Chisum, born 22 July 1894 and died 28 February 1902 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas.
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DAVIS HOUSTON KING, "High Pockets", son of Amanda Yarbrough and Rufus Putnam King, was born 10 August 1875 in Woden Community, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 1 February 1960 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas.
He married Ethel Chisum on 19 December 1900 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Ethel was the daughter of Laura Ferrel Little and Andrew Jackson Chisum. She was born 2 December 1881 and died 27 January 1967 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He is listed in the Early Birth Records of Nacogdoches County, and in the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County.
Ethel had a unmarried sister, Martha Ida Chisum who lived with them until her death in 27 November 1950.
After Davis' death Ethel went to live with her son Willie Ford King until her death on 27 January 1967 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Both Davis and Ethel are buried side by side in the Simpson Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Children of Ethel Chisum and Davis Houston King:
1. Tennie Ethel King, was born 2 January 1905 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 17 October 1908 of diphtheria in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Winnie Edra King, was born 31 July 1909 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married Artis Scott on 5 November 1924, and died 6 August 1981.
3. Willie Ford King, Sr., was born 22 September 1912 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 8 October 1972, and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Gladys Ola Parish on 28 December 1935 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Gladys was born 10 August 1911 and died 20 November 1956 and is buried beside her husband in Simpson's Campground Cemetery.
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EUGENIA MAE KING, daughter of Amanda Yarbrough and Rufus Putnam King, was born 1 May 1881 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She died 31 October 1950 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and is buried in the Simpson's Campground in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married Emanuel Holley Hobbs, son of Eliza Strahan and John Redmond Hobbs, on 1 January 1899 in Melrose, Nacogdoches County, Texas by Lynn T. Barrett.
Emanuel Holley Hobbs was born 24 January 1874 and died 14 November 1940 in Nacogdoches, Texas; and, is also buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery.
1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 172-174
Holly Hobbs head W M Jan 1874 26 M1 Farmer Tx Tx Tx
Eugenia wife W F May 1881 19 M1 0-0 Tx Tn Tn
Children of Eugenia Mae King and Emanuel Holley Hobbs:
1. Raymond Hobbs, born 3 November 1900 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 19 January 1901 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Robert Lee Hobbs, born 4 March 1905 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 22 November 1907 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. Ola Hobbs, born 20 October 1906 and died 19 January 1925 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She was teaching school at her death.
4. Willow Hobbs, born 31 January 1903 and died 15 September 1976. She married John Simmons.
5. Lennie Marie Hobbs, born 19 May 1910 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, she died ________, and is buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She was a school teacher and taught in Woden, Oak Ridge, Etoile and Nacogdoches Public Schools. She married 22 March 1930 at the home of Rev. A. T. Garrard in Nacogdoches County, Texas to George Jefferson "Jeff" Grimes, son of Susan Adeline Sowell and John Newton Grimes.
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ELLIE ELIZABETH KING, daughter of Martha Jeffana Jacobs and Anderson Augustus King, III, was born 17 October 1883 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married Robert "Bob" Hugh Pike, son of Gracie Stallings and James M. "Jim" Pike, on 2 September 1903 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Bob was born 1 November 1879 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 19 February 1958 and is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
James M. "Jim" Pike, was born ca. 1847 and died 5 September 1919 an is probably buried in the Melrose Methodist Cemetery in Melrose, Nacogdoches County, Texas. Gracie Stalling and James M. Pike had children Julia Pike, born ca. 1878; Robert Hugh Pike; Jim Pike; and Mae Pike.
Children Ellie Elizabeth King and Robert "Bob" Hugh Pike:
1. Evie Pike, born 26 June 1904 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Ola Mae Pike, born 12 April 1906 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. Johnny Pike, born 18 October 1908 and died 17 October 1909 and is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
4. Rayford Lee Pike, born 8 December 1908?? (1909?) in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
5. Byford Pike, born 7 November 19___
6. Raymond Pike, born 10 September 1913 and died 21 March 1915 and is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
7. Ledie Pike, born 27 October 1916 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
8. Mozelle Pike born 31 January 1919 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
9. Clifford Pike, born 10 November 1924 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
10. Bobby Winford Pike, born 18 May 1928 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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WILLIAM CLEO KING, son of Martha Jeffana "Ann" Jacobs and Anderson Augustus King, III, was born 19 December 1889 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 13 June 1952 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
He married 17 August 1913 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Lena Louise Strahan, daughter of Louisa Newman and Benson Mott Strahan. Lena was born 25 July 1893 and died 22 January 1969; and, is buried in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery beside her husband.
Children of Lena Louisa Strahan and William Cleo King:
1. Lillian Lucille King, born 22 November 1914 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Woodrow Wilson Parmer, who was County Commissioner for Nacogdoches County for 15 years.
2. Cullis Lee King, born 6 December 1917 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 11 April 1967 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Bethel Cemetery in Appleby, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married 12 December 1941 to Doris Evelyn Bass. He was the County Engineer for Sterling County, Texas for 12 years prior to his death.
3. Eunice Cleo King, born 21 February 1925 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; married James Augustus Chancellor.
4. Elsie Raye King, born 5 March 1927 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; married 8 November 1947 to Floyd Arthur Tillis, Sr. Elsie retired in 1983 after 33 years of working in the Nacogdoches City Tax Office.
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EMORY T. "RUNT" KING, son of Martha Jeffana "Ann" Jacobs and Anderson Augustus King, III, a twin, was born 10 October 1901 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 28 February 1991 in Nacogdoches, Texas and was buried in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
He married on 1 January 1927 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Miss Ima Mae Alders, daughter of Romilda Parrish and Arthur C. Alders.
Ima Mae Alders King was born 20 September 1909 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and she died 21 December 1985 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was buried in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. He obituary appeared in The Daily Sentinel as appears below.
Mrs. Ima Mae King
Funeral for Mrs. Ima Mae King, 76, of 6232 East Main was held Monday at 1 p.m. in Cason monk Chapel with internment in Sunset Memorial Park.
Officiatin were Rev. Ennis Fuller, pastor of Eastside Pentecostal Church, and Rev. Richard McLain.
Mrs. King died Saturday, December 21, in Memorial Hospital.
Born September 20, 1909, in Nacogdoches County, she was the daughter of Arthur C. and Romilda Parrish Alders. She was retired from The Candy House, lived her lifetime in the county, and foe several years was a member of Eastside Pentostal Church.
Mrs. King and Emory T. King were married January 1, 1927, and he survuves her.
Also surviving are two sons, Arnold King and Glynn King of Nacogdoches; one grandchild; and three great grandchildren.
A brother, Weldon Joe Alders, preceded her in death.
Pallbearers were Gean Sargent, Richard Waggoner, Nolan Alders Sr., Weldon Alders Jr., Floyd Tillis Jr., Gilbert Garrett, E. W. Roark Sr., and Nathan Alders Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Byford Pike, Pete Smith, Donald Alexander, Marcus Hairgrove, and Bobby Jack King.
Cason Monk Funeral Directors directed arrangements.
Emory's obituaries appeared in The Daily Sentinel as seen below.
Emory King
Funeral for Emory King of Nacogdoches was pending Friday morning with arrangements available from Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home Directors
King died Thursday, Febraury 28, 1991, in Memorial Hospital.
Emory King
Funeral for Emory King, 89, of 6232 East Main wil be held Saturday at 4 p.m. in Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with internment in Sunset Memorial Park.
Officiating will be the Rev. Dick McLain, Baptist minister, and Chaplin Richard Harris of Memorial Hospital.
King died Thursday, Febraury 28, 1991, in Memorial Hospital.
Born October 10, 1901, in Woden, he was the son of Anderson A. and Anna Jacobs King. He was retired logging contractor and service station owner, a lifetine resident of Nacogdoches County and a Methodist.
He and Ima Alders were married, and she died in 1895.
Surviving are sons, Arnold King and Glynn King of Nacogdoches; sister Mrs. Emma Dupree of West Monroe, La.; one grandchild; and three great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Glenn Allen Sargent, Floyd Tills Jr., Nathan Alders, Nolan Alders, Bobby King, Gilbert Garrett, W. W. (Buddy) Alders and Paul H. (Pete) Smith.
Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home Directors will be in charge of arrangements.
Children of Ima Mae Alders and Emory T. King:
1. Infant Daughter King, born and died 14 December 1927; buried King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Glynn King.
3. Arnold King
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JAMES AUGUSTUS KING, son of Mary Elizabeth Jacobs and Michael Jefferson "Jeff" King, was born 21 February 1883 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 11 November 1952 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married Minnie Z. Crecelius, daughter of Nancy Caroline Adams and Lloyd Dee Crecelius, on 7 August 1910 in Melrose, Nacogdoches County, Texas, by Rev. John W. Wilson.
Minnie was born 24 June 1895 in Polk County, Texas; and, she died 20 December 1963 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She was buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery beside her husband.
Minnie's brothers and sisters consisted of; a brother Albert Jesse Crecelius, who died at age 11; a sister Vida Dee Crecelius; and a sister Bessie Mae Crecelius.
Children of Minnie Z. Crecelius and James Augustus King:
1. Mabel Louise King, born 17 December 1911 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married on 17 December 1932 to Seymour Curtis. They live in Lufkin, Texas.
2. Elsie Irene King, born 15 March 1913 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married 10 February 1935 to Herbert Neese, who died in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. She presently lives in Grass Valley, California.
3. Jessie Mae "Boe" King, born 3 June 1915 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 23 November 1974 in California. She is buried in Comptonville, California. Jessie Mae married 13 November 1938 to John David "J.D." Park, Jr. Jessie married 2nd. Thomas Waracka.
4. Gussie "Dee" King, born 8 June 1917 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 19 April 1971 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married Lawrence "Larry" R. Smallwood on 22 December 1937.
5. Dorothy King, born 29 December 1925 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married Billy Wayne Jacobs on 10 March 1945 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
6. James Augustus King, Jr., born 9 July 1928 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Graduates from Woden High School. He married Gladys ____. James retired from the U.S. Marines after 23 years of service and presently lives in Hanford, California.
7. Lloyd Jeff King, born 24 December 1930 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Lloyd married 3 June 1951 to Mary Lou Holt.
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JOHN EDGAR "ED" KING, son of Mary Elizabeth Jacobs and Michael Jefferson "Jeff" King, was born 8 April 1886 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 17 November 1944 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, he is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Ed married Flossie Belle "Mae" Morton, daughter of Lera "Lee" Abel Dixon and Jehu Hugh Morton, on 9 October 1916 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas by Judge J. F. Perritte.
Mae was born 28 August 1897 in Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 12 November 1981 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried beside her husband in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Children of Flossie Belle "Mae" Morton and John Edgar "Ed" King:
1. Mary Lee King, born 7 August 1921 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married 12 September 1962 to Eugene Edward Schott. No children.
2. Eddie Mae King, born 25 May 1924 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She died 8 March 1988 in Nacogdoches, Texas and was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She never married and was the librian at Nacogdoches High School for many years.
3. Jacqueline King, born 16 June 1926 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married 24 February 1945 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Paul Harold "Pete" Smith.
4. John Edgar "Ed" King, Jr., born 21 July 1929 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Marilyn Williams on 2 June 1956.
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WILLIAM MONROE "RHO" KING, son of Mary Elizabeth Jacobs and Michael Jefferson "Jeff" King, was born 19 September 1887 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died in 1968 an is buried in Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
He married Beulah Belle Edwards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Edwards.
Beulah Bell Edwards was born 18 September 1894 in Ruston, Lousiana and died 15 April 1984 in Pasadena, Texas. She is buried in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Her obituary appeared in The Daily Sentinel as seen belwo:
Mrs. Beulah Belle King
The Daily Sentinel
April 1984
Funeral for Mrs. Beulah Belle King, of Pasadena will be held at 2 p.m. in the Cason Monk Chapel with internment in the Sunset Memorial Park.
Mrs. King died Friday, April 15, in Southmore Hospital in Pasadena.
Born September 18, 1894, in Ruston, La., she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Edwards. She was the widow of Rho King to whom she married in 1901. She was a Methodist and a member of the Woodmen of the World Circle, and she had lived in Pasadena four years.
Surviving are two sons, C. C. King of Conroe and H. L. King of Odessa; a daughter Mrs. Helen Tillison of Pasadena; a brother, H. L. Edwards of Nacogdoches; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Arnold King, Tommie King, E. T. Culp, Ed King Jr., Pete Smith, Ed King, and L. J. King.
Cason Monk Funeral Home will direct arrangements.
Children of Beulah Belle Edwards and William Monroe "Rho" King"
1. C. C. King
2. H. L. King
3. Helen King, married ____Tillison
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THOMAS JEFFERSON KING, son of Mary Elizabeth Jacobs and Michael Jefferson "Jeff" King, was born 22 May 1889 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 24 July 1924 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Fannie Bell Hill.
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HAL HARDEMAN KING, son of Mary Elizabeth Jacobs and Michael Jefferson "Jeff" King, was born 5 April 1893 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and, died 7 May 1969.
Hal married 1st Thursia Parish, daughter of Julia Carter and David Jefferson Parrish, who was born 28 July 1895 and died 23 May 1925 and is buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married 2nd. Bertie V. Faucett.
Children of Thursia Parrish and Hal Hardeman King:
1. Nina Lucie King, born 5 March 1923 and died 3 June 1924, buried in the King Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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CARRIE LOU KING, daughter of Mary Elizabeth Jacobs and Michael Jefferson "Jeff" King, was born 15 January 1896 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She died 23 March 1977 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
She married Charles "Charlie" Lafayette Bousman on 22 February 1914 in Melrose, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Charlie was the son of Cyrena Jane Kimmel and John Calvin Bousman. He was born 23 June 1891 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas and died 12 January 1926. He was buried in Burkburnett, Texas. Charlie was a member of the Swift Masonic Lodge and the Swift Church of Christ.
Children of Carrie Lou King and Charles Lafayette Bousman:
1. Linden Calvin "Lindy" Bousman, born 2 May 1915 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 5 May 1983; buried in the Jacobs Chapel Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; married 20 April 1947 to Floy Hooker.
2. Selma Maxine Bousman, born 5 October 1917 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married 17 December 1936 to William H. "Bill" Roper, who died 7 August 1983 and is buried in the Sunset Memorial Park in Nacogdoches, Texas.
3. Kurth Pennington Bousman, born 20 September 1920 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 21 February 1984; married 5 March 1948 to Peggy White of Gustine, Texas. He was a Lt. in the Air Transport Command in the European Theater during World War II.
1. Kurth Pennington Bousman, Jr., born 1 September 1949.
2. Charles Britt Bousman, born 7 April 1951; he is an archaeologist in Africa.
4. Charlice Lamerle Bousman, born 14 April 1925 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas; married 20 June 1943 to E. T. Culp.
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NELSON MADISON KING, son Mary Elizabeth Jacobs and Michael Jefferson "Jeff" King, was born 12 December 1898 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 12 September 1971, buried Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married Ora Dell Wagstaff (his foster-sister), foster-daughter of Mary Elizabeth Jacobs and Michael Jefferson "Jeff" King, on 20 November 1923.
Ora Dell Wagstaff was born ca. 1897 and she died 8 May 1990 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. She had a brother Houston J. Wagstaff.
Her obituary appeared in The Daily Sentinel as seen below.
Mrs. Ora Dell King
The Daily Sentinel
May 1990
Funeral for Ora Dell King, 83, of Dallas will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in First United Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Thomas L. Foster and the Rev. Pate officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 5 p.m. in Woden Cemetery in Nacogdoches County with the Rev. Glen Morton officiating and interment following.
Mrs. King died Tuesday, May 8, 1900, in Dallas.
Surviving are two sons, James J. and Tommy A. King; tow daughters, Joyce and Sue Garner; a brother, Houston J. Wagstaff; 12 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Hughes Funeral Homes, Jefferson Chapel, 400 East Jefferson Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75203, will direct arrangements.
Children of Ora Dell Wagstaff and Nelson Madison King:
1. James J. "Jim" King
2. Tommy A. King
3. Joyce King; married ____Garner.
4. Sue King, married _____ Garner.
5. Nelson Madison King, Jr., born 8 June 1924 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 31 Ocotber 1986 in Pasadena, Texas. He is buried in the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Nelson married Sybil _______.
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EARL KING, twin son of Nannie J. Oliver and Rufus William King, was born 7 July 1901 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 30 March 1987 in Nacogdoches, Texas and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married Rosie Lee Knox, daughter of Mattie C. Manning and Robert Lee Knox, on 22 November 1924 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Rosie was born
Obituary for Earl King appeared in The Daily Sentinel, the Nacogdoches daily newspaper as seen below.
Earl King
The Daily Sentinel
March 31, 1987
Funeral for Earl King, 85, of Route 2, Box 2070, will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Cason Monk Chapel, Mound Street, with interment in Simpson's Campground cemetery.
Officiating will be Rev. Steve Scott, pastor of Simpson's Campground Methodist Church, and Rev. Billie Thomas, pastor of Bonit Methodist Church.
Mr. King died Monday, March 30, in Medical Ceneter Hospital,
Born July 7 1901 in Nacogdoches County, he was the son of Rufus W. and Nanny J. Oliver. He was a farmer, a Methodist, and a lifetime resident of the county.
Surviving are his wife, Rosie Knox King of Nacogdoches; two sons Dwight King of Dallas and Rayburn King of Nacogdoches; a sister Pearl Jacobs of Woden; ten grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Mancil Wallace, Glenn Hill, Homer Perkins, Tim Skillern, Bobby J. Anderson, and Merdith Oliver.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Mound Street, will be in charge of arrangements.
Children of Rosie Lee Knox and Earl King:
1. Elvin King, born 7 July 1926 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 1 January 1985. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 28 years. He owned a store near the Kingtown Road. He married 1st. LaRue ___________ 2nd___________.
2. E. D. King, born 24 October 1928 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, married Charlene Tindle on 20 April 1951.
3. Raybon Earl King, born 30 October 1932 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, married Carol Ann Jones on 16 April 1955.
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POLLY ANN McCLURE, daughter of Sarah Frances Yarbrough and James M. "Jim" McClure, was born 22 July 1871 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 16 March 1944.
She married Henry Lee, son of Mary Ann Petty and Alonzo Lee, on 2 February 1890 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. (6 sons, 1 daughter)
Henry Lee was born 11 March 1865 and died 18 September 1902 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; and he is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Polly remarried John Pundt. (no issue)
Children of Polly Ann McClure and Henry Lee:
1. Otis Lee, born 23 December 1890 in Texas.
2. Robert H. Lee, born 15 June 1892 in Texas.
3. Frank Alonzo Lee, born 23 May 1894.
4. John Madison Lee (John McClure Lee on his headstone), born 3 August 1896, died 7 December 1937, and buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
5. Randolph Lee, born 28 August 1898.
6. Mary Emma Lee, born 8 April 1901.
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EDNA ORLINA McCLURE, daughter of Sarah Frances Yarbrough and James M. "Jim" McClure, was born 25 March 1873 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 25 February 1901.
She married O. D. Ammons in 4 January 1891. (4 sons, 1 daughter). O. D. Ammons remarried after Ollie's death to ____________.
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PERNICIE HARRIET McCLURE, daughter of Sarah Frances Yarbrough and James M. "Jim" McClure, was born 10 December 1874 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She died 8 January 1962 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married William Henry Parrish on 19 November 1893 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Henry was born 1 October 1866 and died 13 November 1943; he was a member of Woodmen of the World, and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Texas.
Children of Pernicie Harriet McClure and William Henry Parrish: (8 sons, 2 daughters)
1. Collos M. Parrish, born 3 May 1897 and died 10 November 1921; buried in the Simpson's Campground in Woden, Texas.
2. Taylor Parrish, born and died 1 August 1904 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground in Woden, Texas.
3. Lellon H. Parrish, born 27 February 1906 and died 14 April 1963 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground in Woden, Texas.
4. Mary Parrish, born 12 March 1896 and died 20 July 1896 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground in Woden, Texas.
5. Nollan W. Parrish, born 5 November 1908 and died 19 July 1967 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground in Woden, Texas.
6. A son
7. A Son
8. A Son
9. A Son
10. A Daughter
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JAMES FRANCES "FANNY" McCLURE, daughter of Sarah Frances Yarbrough and James M. "Jim" McClure, was born 19 July 1876 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 15 May 1966 in Oklahoma. She married Mr. T. D. Fewell on 29 August 1900 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. (1 son, 3 daughters) Moved to Oklahoma in 1905.
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ARANDA TULIA ELIZABETH "RAN" McCLURE, daughter of Sarah Frances Yarbrough and James M. "Jim" McClure, was born 21 April 1879 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died ___ April 1937.
She married J. Pittman Hill on 24 September 1903 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Her husband died in 1920. (2 sons 3 daughters)
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THOMAS ELMORE HOBBS, son of Harriet McClure and James Henry Hobbs, was born 6 March 1878, and died 8 November 1953 in Portales, New Mexico. He is buried in Portles, New Mexico.
Thomas married 1st Mary Josephine League on 25 January 1901 and 2nd. Lottie ________.
Children of Mary Josephine League and Thomas Elmore Hobbs:
1. Millard Hobbs, born 12 September 1903 in Oklahoma.
2. Buford Hobbs, born 24 October 1906 in Oklahoma.
3. Audrie Hobbs, born 2 November 1912 in Oklahoma.
4. Tennie Frances Hobbs, born 15 March 1918 in Brownsville, Texas.
Children of Lottie _____ and Thomas Elmore Hobbs:
5. Ruth Hobbs, born 29 December 1929 in Texline, Texas.
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WILLIE FORD KING, SR., son of Ethel Chisum and Davis Houston King, was born 22 September 1912 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 8 October 1972, and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married Gladys Ola Parish, daughter of Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Alders and Edwin Colquit Parish, on 28 December 1935 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Gladys was born 10 August 1911 and died 20 November 1956 and is buried beside her husband in Simpson's Campground Cemetery.
Children of Gladys Ola Parish and Willie Ford King, Sr.:
1. Willie Ford King, Jr., born 26 July 1940; married Patsy______. Superintendent of Woden Independent School District.
1. Michael Ford King.
2. David Wayne King.
2. Sherry Edwinia King, born 6 September 1945; married _____O'Brien.
1. Jack O'Brien.
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LENNIE MARIE HOBBS, daughter of Eugenia Mae King and Emanuel Holley Hobbs, was born 19 May 1910 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, she died ___________________, and is buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She was a school teacher and taught in Woden, Oak Ridge, Etoile and Nacogdoches Public Schools.
She married 22 March 1930 at the home of Rev. A. T. Garrard in Nacogdoches County, Texas George Jefferson "Jeff" Grimes, son of Susan Adeline Sowell and John Newton Grimes.
George was born 23 October 1903 in Smyrna, Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 18 July 1981 of Leukemia in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches County.
George was a soloist and a member of the "Scrap Iron Quartet".
Children of Lennie Marie Hobbs and George Jefferson "Jeff" Grimes:
1. George Everett Grimes, born 29 November 1932 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 20 April 1988 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He is buried in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. He married Geri Long.
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LILLIAN LUCILLE KING, daughter of Lena Louisa Strahan and William Cleo King, was born 22 November 1914 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Lillian married Woodrow Wilson Parmer, who was County Commissioner for Nacogdoches County for 15 years.
Children of Lillian Lucille King and Woodrow Wilson Parmer:
1. Donald Bruce Parmer, born 8 August 1948; married Jamie Kathy Wheeler on 30 January 1969.
1. Clay Cristian Parmer, born 7 July 1971.
2. Chance Christopher Parmer, born 18 May 1975.
3. Cole Cameron Parmer, born 11 September 1977.
4. Sky Savannah Parmer, born 20 April 1979.
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CULLIS LEE KING, son of Lena Louisa Strahan and William Cleo King, was born 6 December 1917 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 11 April 1967 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Bethel Cemetery in Appleby, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married 12 December 1941 to Doris Evelyn Bass. He was the County Engineer for Sterling County, Texas for 12 years prior to his death.
Children of Doria Evelyn Bass and Cullis Lee King:
1. Cullis Lee King, Jr., born 30 January 1944; married Louise Boles.
1. Cullis Lee King, III, born 24 November 1967.
2. Jennifer Wyn King, born 12 December 1971.
2. Nelwyn Sue King, born 8 March 1947; married Barry Todd Churchill on 2 August 1968.
1. Tana Kay Churchill, born 22 June 1973.
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EUNICE CLEO KING, daughter of Lena Louisa Strahan and William Cleo King, was born 21 February 1925 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married James Augustus Chancellor.
Children of Eunice Cleo King and James Augustus Chancellor:
1. Marcia Ann Chancellor, born 20 October 1944; married 5 April 1969 to Paul David Edge.
1. Samuel Cory Edge, born 2 September 1971.
2. Kinsey Harrison Edge, born 24 February 1975.
2. James Alan "Jimmy" Chancellor, born 3 October 1949; married 12 September 1970 to Luane Avon Slaughter; no children.
3. Carolyn Chancellor, born 14 July 1960; not married and she live in Dallas, Texas.
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ELSIE RAYE KING, daughter of Lena Louisa Strahan and William Cleo King, was born 5 March 1927 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married 8 November 1947 to Floyd Arthur Tillis, Sr.
Elsie retired in 1983 after 33 years of working in the Nacogdoches City Tax Office.
Children of Elsie Raye King and Floyd Arthur Tillis, Sr.:
1. Floyd Arthur Tillis, Jr., born 19 July 1948; married Billie Jean Smith on 29 August 1970.
1. Sandra Jean Tillis, born 13 December 1971.
2. Cody Alan Tillis, born 24 October 1977.
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MABEL LOUISE KING, daughter of Minnie Z. Crecelius and James Augustus King, was born 17 December 1911 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married on 17 December 1932 to Seymour Curtis. They live in Lufkin, Texas.
Children of Mabel Louise King and Seymour Curtis:
1. Richard Curtis, born 28 October 1935.
2. Betty Jo Curtis, born 12 February 1942 and died in October 1967.
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ELSIE IRENE KING, daughter of Minnie Z. Crecelius and James Augustus King, was born 15 March 1913 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married 10 February 1935 to Herbert Neese, who died in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. She presently lives in Grass Valley, California.
Children of Elsie Irene King and Herbert Neese:
1. Mary Judith Neece, born 23 June 1938.
2. James Herbert Neece, born 23 July 1944.
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JESSIE MAE "BOE" KING, daughter of Minnie Z. Crecelius and James Augustus King, was born 3 June 1915 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 23 November 1974 in California. She is buried in Comptonville, California.
Jessie Mae married 13 November 1938 to John David "J.D." Park, Jr. Jessie married 2nd. Thomas Waracka, who had one son from a former marriage.
Children of Jessie Mae King and John David "J.D." Park, Jr.:
1. John David Park, III, born 8 January 1940.
1. Stephen Park.
Children of Tommy Waracka:
2. Tommy Waracka
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GUSSIE "DEE" KING, daughter of Minnie Z. Crecelius and James Augustus King, was born 8 June 1917 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 19 April 1971 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married Lawrence "Larry" R. Smallwood on 22 December 1937.
Children of Gussie Dee King and Lawrence "Larry" R. Smallwood:
1. Betty Louise Smallwood, born 4 December 1938.
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DOROHTY KING, daughter of Minnie Z. Crecelius and James Augustus King, was born 29 December 1925 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married Billy Wayne Jacobs on 10 March 1945 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Children of Dorothy King and Billy Wayne Jacobs:
1. Sherry Lynn Jacobs, born 26 January 1948; married 22 November1967 to John D. Rulfs, Jr.
1. Sara Ann Rulfs, born Pennsylvania.
2. Jason Wayne Rulfs, born Pennsylvania.
2. Shela Ann Jacobs, born 6 May 1950; married William Edward Higley on 6 November 1975.
1. David Higley, born and died 9 October 1976.
2. Amber Ann Higley.
3. Alecia Kay Higley.
3. Susan Kay Jacobs, born 4 January 1953; married Rickey Elece Nelson on 10 June 1972 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; divorced.
1. Blake Elece Nelson.
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LLOYD JEFF KING, son of Minnie Z. Crecelius and James Augustus King, was born 24 December 1930 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He served in the U.S. Air Force.
Lloyd married 3 June 1951 to Mary Lou Holt.
Children of Mary Lou Holt and Lloyd Jeff King:
1. Lloyd Jeff King, Jr., born 2 April 1954; married Gayla Pitts.
1. Amy Katherine King.
2. Larry Gene King, born 23 August 1958; married Melinda Lunsford.
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EDDIE MAE KING, daughter of Flossie Belle "Mae" Morton and John Edgar "Ed" King, was born 25 May 1924 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She died 8 March 1988 in Nacogdoches, Texas and was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She never married and was the librian at Nacogdoches High School for many years.
Her obituary in The Daily Sentinel appears in the March 10, 1988 edition of the paper as follows.
Miss Eddie Mae King
The Daily Sentinel
March 1988
Funeral for Miss Eddie Mae King, 63, of 110 Nottingham will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Officiating will be Rev. Raymond Robbins, pastor of New Hope Congretional Methodist Church.
Miss King died Tuesday March 8, in Medical Center Hospital.
Born May 25, 1924, in Woden, she was the daughter of Ed King Sr. and Mae Morton King. She was a school teacher for 42 years, retiring in May, 1987, after 20 years a librarian at Nacogdoches High School. She lived he lifetime in the county and was a member of New Hope Congretional Methodist Church where she taught the Young Married Adult Class. She was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the Retired Teachers Associanation, the Nagocdoches Genealogical Society, and Delta Kappa Gamma.
Surviving are a brother, Ed King of New Caney, and two sisters, Mrs. E. E. (Marylee) Schoot and Mrs. Pete (Jacqueline) Smith of Nacogdoches.
Pallbearers, will be Arnie Olsen, Buck Smelley, Sam Cain, Bernard Livingston, Jimmy Lee, Gary Muckleroy, Glen McVay, and Dwight Phillips.
Memorial may be gifts to a favorite charity.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Cason Monk-Metcalf funeral Directors will be in charge of arrangements.
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JACQUELINE KING, daughter of Flossie Belle "Mae" Morton and John Edgar "Ed" King, was born 16 June 1926 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married 24 February 1945 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Paul Harold "Pete" Smith.
Children of Jacqueline King and Paul Harold "Pete" Smith:
1. David Paul Smith, born 1 November 1949; married LaWanna Easle on 8 August 1970.
1. Geoffery David Smith, born 5 September 1973.
2. Audra Rebecca Smith, born 2 July 1975.
3. Madison Paul Bush Smith, born 26 October 1983.
2. Vicki Smith (twin), born and died 1 February 1951 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. Leeann Smith (twin), born and died 1 February 1951 and is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
4. Damon Paul Smith, born 10 June 1954.
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JOHN EDGAR "ED" KING, JR., son of Flossie Belle "Mae" Morton and John Edgar "Ed" King, was born 21 July 1929 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married Marilyn Williams on 2 June 1956.
Children of Marylin Williams and John Edgar "Ed" King, Jr.:
1. Mary Lynn King, born 18 June 1957; married Charles Roberts.
2. Patricia King, born 20 June 1959.
1. Patricia DeLeece Smith
3. Karen Dianne Smith, born 17 December 1964.
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LINDEN CALVIN "LINDY" BOUSMAN, son of Carrie Lou King and Charles Lafayette Bousman, was born 2 May 1915 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 5 May 1983 and is buried in the Jacobs Chapel Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married 20 April 1947 to Floy Hooker.
Children of Floy Hooker and Linden Calvin Bousman:
1. Carrie Lolette "Letty" Bousman, born 14 July 1948; married 22 December 1969 to William Murry Bass, Sr.
1. William Murry Bass, Jr. born 20 October 1975.
2. Laurence Linden Bass, born 6 May 1978.
3. Carrie Elizabeth Bass, born 27 April 1979.
2. Helen Lynn Bousman, born 13 January 1950; married 21 December 1974 to Dana Gareth Kirk.
1. Kristin Elizabeth Kirk, born 1 June 1978.
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SELMA MAXINE BOUSMAN, daughter of Carrie Lou King and Charles Lafayette Bousman, was born 5 October 1917 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married 17 December 1936 to William H. "Bill" Roper, who died 7 August 1983 and is buried in the Sunset Memorial Park in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Children of Selma Maxine Bousman and William H. Roper:
1. Ouida Sue Roper, born 29 April 1939; married 1st Tommy Fortenberry in February 1955; married 2nd Jean Roper on 29 March 1963, who adopted the children form her first marriage.
1. Debroah Ann Fortenberry Roper, born 22 November 1955; married 2 September 1978 to William E. Johnson.
1. Jennifer Lynn Johnson, born 18 June 1980.
2. Sarah Elizabeth Johnson, born 1 November 1984
2. Rebecca Sue Fortenberry Ryan, born 2 May 1957; married 10 August 1976 to Bobby Lee Smithey.
1. Carrie Lee Smithey, born 8 February 1978.
3. Joseph Stephen Fortenberry Ryan, born 31 March 1959.
2. Jo Ann Roper, born 1 May 1944; married 1st Donald Hass in April 1963; married 2nd Travis Malone on 24 November 1978.
1. Kenneth Alan Hass, born 11 September 1965.
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KURTH PENNINGTON BOUSMAN, son of Carrie Lou King and Charles Lafayette Bousman, was born 20 September 1920 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 21 February 1984.
He married 5 March 1948 to Peggy White of Gustine, Texas.
He was a Lt. in the Air Transport Command in the European Theater during World War II.
Children of Peggy White and Kurth Pennington Bousman:
1. Kurth Pennington Bousman, Jr., born 1 September 1949.
2. Charles Britt Bousman, born 7 April 1951; he is an archaeologist in Africa.
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CHARLICE LAMERLE BOUSMAN, son of Carrie Lou King and Charles Lafayette Bousman, was born 14 April 1925 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married 20 June 1943 to E. T. Culp.
Children of Charlice Lamerle Bousman and E. T. Culp:
1. Charles Linden "Lindy" Culp, born 7 May 1944; married Barbara June Clark on 27 August 1966.
1. John David Clup, born 12 November 1969.
2. Brian Clark Clup, born 22 June 1976.
2. David King Clup, born 22 October 1945 and married Jerry Lucille 3 on 3 June 1967.
1. Charles David Clup, born 21 June 1968.
2. Michael Wade Clup, born 18 August 1975.
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NELSON MADISON KING, Jr., son of Ora Dell Wagstaff and Nelson Madison King, was born 8 June 1924 in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 31 Ocotber 1986 in Pasadena, Texas. He is buried in the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Nelson married Sybil _______.
The Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel printed his obituary on November 2, 1986 as seen below.
Nelson M. King, Jr.
The Daily Sentinel
November 1986
Funeral for Nelson M. King, Jr., 62, of Pasadena will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in Pasadena Funeral Chapel with internment in Forest Park Lawndale, Houston.
Officiating will be Rev. Roland Hill, pastor First Baptist Church in Pasadena.
Mr. King died Friday, October 31, at his home.
Born June 8, 1924 in Woden, he was retired as operations supervisor for Shell Oil Company in Deer Park, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member of First Baptist Church of Pasadena.
Surviving are his wife, Sybil King of Pasadena; a son Mark King of Lake Jackson and Tommy King of Nacogdoches; two sisters, Sue Garner and Joyce Garner of Dallas; and his mother Ora Dell King of woden.
Graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Post No. 521 Memorial Team.
Pasadena Funeral Chapel will be in charge of arrangements.
Children of Sybil ____ and Nelson M. King, Jr.:
1. Mark King
2. Tommy King
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ELVIN KING, son of Rosie Lee Knox and Earl King, was born 7 July 1926 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 1 January 1985 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He is buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 28 years as a engeineer. He owned a store near the Kingtown Road.
He married 1st LaRue ___________. She married 2nd ____Davis, 3rd. ____Turner.
Elvin married 2nd.__________, divorced.
His obituaries appeared in Nacogdoches Paper, The Daily Sentinel as seen below.
Elvin King
The Daily Sentinel
January 1985
Funeral for Elvin King, 58, of Route 2, Box 2040, will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Cason Monk Chapel with internment in Simpson's Campground Cemetery.
Officiating will be the Rev. Emmitt UpChurch, Baptist minister of Woden, and the Rev. Home Polk, pastor of the Cushing Methodist Church.
Mr. King die Tuesday, January 1, (1985) in Memorial Hospital.
Born July 7, 1926 in Nacogdoches County, he was the son of Earl and Rosie Knox King. He was a retired engineet with Southern Pacific Railroad, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a Baptist.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl King of Nacogdoches; a son Richard Elvin King of Houston; two daughters, Carol Anne Favro and Kaye King Buford; two brothers, E. D. King of Dallas and Raybon Earl King of Woden; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be F. M. Hughes, Glenn Hill, Tim Skillern, Charlie Matlock, Giles Lowery, and Robert Arriola.
Cason Monk Funeral Directors will be in charge of arrangements.
Elvin King
Funeral for Elvin King, 58, of Route 2, Box 2040, was held Thursday in the Cason Monk Chapel followed by burial in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery.
Children of LaRue ________ and Elvin King:
1. Richard E. King, born 1 August 1946 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Married ______________, divorced. Richard became distraught over his father leaving everything to his sister Sheryl Kay King Scott and her husband, Billy Mason Scott. He broke into his sisters house and killed her and her husband in their sleep and then drove to Lufkin where he killed his girlfriend, Denise Rae Fencl, 24, on 14 February 1989.
2. Carole Ann King, born 12 October 1948 in Liberty, Texas. She married Terry Favro on 26 May 1967.
3. Sheryl Kay King, born 30 March 1951 in Liberty, Texas. She and her husband Billy Mason Scott were murdered by her brother Richard E. King on 14 February 1889 at their home on the Woden Road in Nacogdoches County, Texas. They both were buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married Billy Mason Scott, son of Rhoda Dove and William Thomas Scott.
Children of Larue _____ King and ________ Davis
1. Glen Davis
2. Russell Davis
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E. D. KING, son of Rosie Lee Knox and Earl King, was born 24 October 1928 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married Charlene Tindle on 20 April 1951.
Children of Charlene Tindle and E. D. King:
1. Kathy Joan King, born 28 December 1955, married Lynn Shippey on 9 August 1974.
1. Kristi Lynn Shippey, born 22 July 1981.
2. Edward D. King, born 19 August 1960., married B. Teresa Porter on 12 February 1983.
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RAYBON EARL KING, son of Rosie Lee Knox and Earl King, was born 30 October 1932 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married Carol Ann Jones on 16 April 1955.
Children of Carol Ann Jones and Raybon Earl King:
1. Debra June King, born 4 June 1956, married K. Neil Grace on 3 April 1972.
1. Mack Dillon Grace, born 26 April 1976.
2. Linda Gale King, born 29 May 1958, married Fred R. Noel, on 10 October 1975.
1. Shanna Rae Noel, born 25 October 1980.
2. Laura Leigh Noel, born 22 December 1981.
3. Stephen Ray King, born 7 February 1962, married _______.
1. David Ray King, born 22 April 1980.
2. Michelle Rae King, born 31 May 1981.
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GEORGE EVERETT GRIMES, son of Lennie Marie Hobbs and George Jefferson "Jeff" Grimes, was born 29 November 1932 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 20 April 1988 in North Place Nursing Home in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Geri Long on 19 December 1953.
His obituary in The Daily Sentinel appears below:
George Everette Grimes
The Daily Sentinel
April 1988
Funeral for George Everette Grimes, 55 of Route 2, Box 2760, will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. in Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with interment in Sunset Memorial Park.
Officiating will be Rev. Steve Scott, pastor of Simpson Campground Methodist Church.
Mr. Grimes died Wednesday, April 20, in North Place Nursing Center at 227 Russell Boulevard.
Born November 29, 1932, in Nacogdoches County, he was the son of Jeff and Lennie Hobbs Grimes. He was a rancher, and for more than 15 years was pressman for the Daily Sentinel, assisting in Photography and other departments for the newspaper. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1954 to 1957. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and a Gospel soloist.
Mr. Grimes and Geri Long were married December 19, 1953, and she survives him.
Also Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Lennie Grimes of Nacogdoches; a mother-in-law, Mrs. Lola Long of Lufkin; a son George Perry Grimes, a daughter-in-law, Kim Grimes, of Nacogdoches; a daughter Holly Beall, and a son-in-law, James Beall, of Longview; and four grandchildren, Lauren Grimes, Levi Grimes, Amanda Beall, and Lindsey Beall.
Pallbearers will be Floyd Long, Johnny Long, Ford King, James Johnston, Steve Lee, Dale Haines, Dan Simmons, Kelly Simmons, Tom Franks, Carl Franks, and Bud Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Kyle Simmons, Coleman Simmons, McNeil Grimes, Mancel Wallace, Cletus Harvey, and Clarence English.
Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors will be in charge of arrangements.
Children of Geri Long and George Everett Grimes:
1. George Perry Grimes, married Kim Perkins.
1. Lauren Michelle Grimes.
2. Levi Grimes.
2. Holly Grimes, married James F. Beall IV.
1. Amanda Beall.
2. Lindsey Beall.
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RICHARD E. KING, son of LaRue ________ and Elvin King, was born 1 August 1946 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Married ______________, divorced.
Richard became distraught over his father leaving everything to his sister Sheryl Kay King Scott and her husband, Billy Mason Scott, then he broke into his sisters house and killed her and her husband in their sleep and then drove to Lufkin where he killed his girlfriend, Denise Rae Fencl, 24, on 14 February 1989, after which he shot himself.
Richard recovered from the self-inflicted gunshot wound and pleaded "not guilty by reason of insanity"; he was sent to Rusk State Mental Hospital for observation.
A picture, followed by a caption, appeared in the Daily Sentinel on the same day as the obituary; it read as seen below.
MURDER WEAPON--A shotgun believed to have been used in the Tuesday slayings of a Lufkin woman ans a Nacogdoches County couple was recovered from the Lufkin Police Department Wednesday by the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Department. Pictured is sheriff's deputy Dwight Lively, an investigator on the case. Richard King, 42, Wednesday was charged with murder in connection with the shooting death in Lufkin of his former girlfriend, Denise Rae Fencl, 24, following the shooting that also claimed the lives of his sister, Kay Buford Scott, 38, and her husband, Bill Scott, 42, of Woden. Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Department officers were hoping to interview the murder suspect today, Thursday, at a Lufkin hospital where he remains in critical condition. After allegedly shooting Ms. Fencl early Tuesday morning, Mr. King shot himself in the stomach with the gun. The bodies of the Woden couple were discovered Tuesday night in their home.
Children of Richard E. King:
1. Ronald E. King, twin born 8 April 1968
2. Roger E. King, twin born 8 April 1968
3. Nichole King, born 3 March 1974.
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CAROLE ANN KING, daughter of LaRue ________ and Elvin King, was born 12 October 1948 in Liberty, Texas.
She married Terry Favro on 26 May 1967.
Children of Carole Ann King and Terry Favo:
1. Tara Favro, born 14 July 1971.
2. Travis Favro, born 3 September 1974.
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SHERYL KAY KING, daughter of LaRue ________ and Elvin King, was born 30 March 1951 in Liberty, Texas.
She and her husband Billy Mason Scott were murdered by her brother Richard E. King on 14 February 1889 at their home on the Woden Road in Nacogdoches County, Texas. They both were buried in the Simpson's Campground Cemetery in Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married 1st ______Buford.
She married Billy Mason Scott, son of Rhoda Dove and William Thomas Scott, who was born 14 February 1946 in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Richard E. King, also shot and killed his girlfriend, Denise Rae Fencl, 24, of Lufkin and then shot himself in the stomach. He recovered from the self-inflicted gunshot wound and pleaded "not guilty by reason of insanity"; he was sent to Rusk State Mental Hospital for observation.
The Scott's Obituary in The Daily Sentinel appears as follows.
Mrs. Sheryl Kay Scott
Billy Mason Scott
February 1989
Funeral for Mrs. Sheryl Kay Buford Scott, 37, and Billy Mason Scott, 43, of Route 2, Box 2040, was held Thursday at 3 p.m. in Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with interment in Simpson's Campground Cemetery.
Officiating was Rev. Steve Scott, pastor of Simpson Campground Methodist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott died Tuesday, February 14, 1989, at their home.
They were poultry farmers and attended Simpson's Campground Methodist Church.
Born 30 March, 1951, in Liberty, Mrs. Scott had lived in Nacogdoches County the last four years, previously living in Houston.
She is survived by her Mother Mrs. LaRue Turner of Elking Lake; grandmother, Mrs. Rosie King of Woden; three brothers, Richard King of Woden, Glen Davis of Austin, and Russell Davis of Lake Charles, La.; and a sister Mrs. Carole Favro of Tomball.
Born February 14, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Mr. Scott was the son of William Thomas and Rhoda Dove Scott. He was a Vietnam veteran and lived in Nacogdoches County the last nine years, previously living in Houston.
He is survived by his mother Mrs. Rhoda Scott of Humble; two sons, Will Scott and Cody Scott of Huntington; and two sisters, Mrs. Sue Wood of Kingwood and Ms. Kay Lewis of Humble.
Memorials may be gifts to the Nacogdoches Public Library or a charity of choice.
Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
A picture, followed by a caption, appeared in the Daily Sentinel on the same day as the obituary; it read as seen below.
MURDER WEAPON--A shotgun believed to have been used in the Tuesday slayings of a Lufkin woman ans a Nacogdoches County couple was recovered from the Lufkin Police Department Wednesday by the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Department. Pictured is sheriff's deputy Dwight Lively, an investigator on the case. Richard King, 42, Wednesday was charged with murder in connection with the shooting death in Lufkin of his former girlfriend, Denise Rae Fencl, 24, following the shooting that also claimed the lives of his sister, Kay Buford Scott, 38, and her husband, Bill Scott, 42, of Woden. Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Department officers were hoping to interview the murder suspect today, Thursday, at a Lufkin hospital where he remains in critical condition. After allegedly shooting Ms. Fencl early Tuesday morning, Mr. King shot himself in the stomach with the gun. The bodies of the Woden couple were discovered Tuesday night in their home.
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JOHN A. KING, born ca. 1847 in Texas; listed in the home of Eliza Jane and James M. Weedin Sr. in the 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 252-266
John A. King W M 1854 46 M21 Barber MS TN TN
Virginia wife W F Oct 1858 42 M21 MS AL SC
Harttie dgt W F Feb 1891 9 S AR GA GA
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