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ELIZABETH BEATRICE KING, daughter of Elizabeth and Thomas King, was born 29 December 1811 in Tennessee and died 26 August 1889 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Elizabeth married ca. 1833 in Tennessee to Mr. David Burrows, son of Elizabeth and Anthony Burrows, who was born 27 October 1810 in Grundy County, Tennessee and died 5 October 1810 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried beside his wife in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
They are listed in the 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as seen below.
1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 101-97
David Burrows 49 M W Farmer Tennessee
Elizabeth (King) 48 F W Housekeeper Tennessee
John 19 M W Farming Tennessee
Elisha M. 18 M W Farming Tennessee
Henderson 17 M W Farming Tennessee
Seley 12 F W Tennessee
Thomas H. 10 M W Tennessee
David M. 8 M W Texas
James L. 6 M W Texas
David and his family are also listed in the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as can be seen below.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 334-334
David Burress 60 M W Farmer Tennessee
Elizabeth (King) 58 F W Tennessee
Celia 22 F W Tennessee
Thomas A. 20 M W Tennessee
David M. 18 M W Texas
James L. 15 M W Texas
Children of Elizabeth Beatrice King and David Burrows:
1. William Muckleroy Burrows, born 16 August 1835 in Grundy County, Tennessee and died 8 October 1907 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. William is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married 1st 18 December 1856 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Lydia Elizabeth Coats, daughter of Nancy Neal and Daniel Polignac Coats, who was born 14 October 1841 in Alabama. He married 2nd. on 25 August 1872 to Fanny M. Spinks in Nacogdoches County, Texas. William married 3rd. 7 January 1875 to Susan A. Grace. Susan was born 20 October 1855 and died 22 October 1893 and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Lavinia Burrows, born 24 December 1836 in Grundy County, Tennessee and died 1837 in Grundy County, Tennessee.
3. Harriet Burrows, born 6 August 1838 in Grundy County, Tennessee, and died 25 July 1881 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Harriet married Daniel F. "Dan" Coats on 11 May 1854 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. The marriage Records give his name as David F. Coats. Dan was born 11 September 1832 and died 25 June 1881 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Dan served in the Confederate States Army.
4. Mary Ann Burrows, born 2 May 1840 in Grundy County, Tennessee and
died 6 November 1921 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Mary married 1st 20 December 1855 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Thomas Newton Caddell, son of Rhoda Doughty and Andrew Caddell, who was born 1834 in Alabama and died in 1856 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Mary married 2nd 16 January 1858 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Holloway Bunyon Power, son of Elizabeth Meals and Holloway Lee Power, who was born 4 May 1834 and died 29 October 1923 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
5. John "Doc" Burrows, born 13 February 1842 in Grundy County, Tennessee and died 24 October 1931 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He served in the Confederate States Army in Company H, 4th Regiment of the Texas Cavalry. Doc married Martha Ann Richardson on 18 September 1866 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Martha Ann was born 16 December 1845 and died 9 January 1914 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the Old North Church in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
6. Elijah "Lige" Burrows, born 15 January 1844 in Grundy County Tennessee, died 21 October 1893 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married 22 August 1867 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Mary "Mollie" Joanna Millard, daughter of Massie C. "Chick" Tower Waldington Sparks and Robert F. Millard. She was born 1848 and died 2 December 1901 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
7. Henderson "Hince" Virgal Burrows, born 27 October 1845 in Grundy County, Tennessee and died 17 June 1922 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married 8 September 1869 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Etna "Etta" A. Christopher, daughter of Parmelia Coats and W. Robert T. Christopher. Etta was born 13 August 1851 and died 1 May 1921 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and she is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
8. Cela "Sela" Burrows, born 17 July 1847 in Grundy County, Tennessee and died 5 November 1923 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married 16 March 1871 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Joshua J. "Josh" Millard. Josh was born 1843 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 30 May 1906 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He was the son of Massie C. "Chick" Tower Waldington Sparks and Robert F. Millard.
9. Thomas A. Burrows, born 3 November 1849 in Grundy County, Tennessee and died 8 November 1917 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Mrs. Laura C. Green Lee, daughter of Lucinda E. Green and Larkin G. Lee, on 19 December 1872 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Laura was born 26 March 1853 and died 29 July 1922, and is buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
10. David Muckleroy Burrows, born 1 February 1852 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 2 February 1888 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married 19 December 1872 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Miss William Adelaide Box. Adalaide was the daughter of Laura L. Winningham and Goodwin Box. She was born 4 April 1857 and died 20 September 1937 in Galveston, Texas; and, she is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
11. James Lynn Burrows, was born 23 August 1855 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 25 September 1916. He married 1st. Mary Reed and 2nd Sallie Pike.
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WILLIAM MUCKLEROY BURROWS, son of Elizabeth Beatrice King and David Burrows, was born 16 August 1835 in Grundy County, Tennessee and died 8 October 1907 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. William is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married 1st 18 December 1856 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Lydia Elizabeth Coats, daughter of Nancy Neal and Daniel Polignac Coats, who was born 14 October 1841 in Alabama.
He married 2nd. on 25 August 1872 to Fanny M. Spinks in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
William married 3rd. 7 January 1875 to Susan A. Grace. Susan was born 20 October 1855 and died 22 October 1893 and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
William is found in the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas living next door to his Father, as can be seen below.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 335-335
William Burress 35 M W Farmer Tennessee
Elizabeth (Coats) 29 F W Alabama
Florence 8 F W Texas
Polignac 5 M W Texas
Children of Lydia Elizabeth Coats and William Muckleroy Burrows:
1. Florence Burrows, born ca. 1862 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Polignac Burrows, born ca. 1865 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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HARRIET BURROWS, daughter of Elizabeth Beatrice King and David Burrows, was born 6 August 1838 in Grundy County, Tennessee, and died 25 July 1881 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Harriet married Daniel Franklin "Dan" Coats, son of Nancy Neal and Daniel Polignac Coats, on 11 May 1854 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. The marriage Records give his name as David F. Coats.
Dan was born 11 September 1832 in Alabama, and died 25 June 1881 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Dan served in the Confederate States Army, and is found on the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County, Texas. He can be found on the 1861 and 1862 Tax List of Nacogdoches County.
In the 1867 Voters Registration of Nacogdoches County, Texas he stated that he had been a resident of the County for the past 18 years. He is also listed in the 1860, 1870 and the 1880 Census of the County.
Children of Harriet Burrows and Daniel F. "Dan" Coats:
1. Eudora Coats, born ca. 1857.
2. Elizabeth A. Coats, born ca. 1859 in Texas.
3. Ida Olivia Coats, was born 20 November 1860 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married on 19 February 1880 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to James R. Buchanan, son of Amanda and Gabriel M. Buchanan. James was born ca. 1856 in Texas and died in 1921. He is buried in the Oak Grove Cemtery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
4. Addie Coats, born 21 July 1864 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Walter B. Clark, who was born 1 November 1853 in Angelina County, Texas and died 19 December 1988 and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
5. Charles Coats, born ca. 1869 (twin) in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
6. Daniel Coats, born ca. 1869 (twin), in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
7. Richard "Dick" Coats, born ca. 1870 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
8. Minnie Coats, born 23 August 1874 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
9. Elmer O. Coats, born 3 September 1878 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
10. Mattie L. Coats, born 2 November 1881 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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MARY ANN BURROWS, daughter of Elizabeth Beatrice King and David Burrows, was born 2 May 1840 in Tennessee and died 6 November 1921 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Mary married 1st on 20 December 1855 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Thomas Newton Caddell, son of Rhoda Doughty and Andrew Caddell.
Thomas Newton Caddell was born 1834 in Alabama, and died in 1856 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Mary married 2nd on 16 January 1858 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Holloway Bunyon Power, son of Elizabeth Meals and Holloway Lee Power.
Holloway Bunyon Power was born 4 May 1834 in Madison County, Alabama, and died 29 October 1923 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Holloway served in the Confederate States Army in Company H., 4th Regiment of the Texas Cavalry. He was wounded in the arm during the Civil War. Holloway is also found listed on the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County; and he is found listed in the 1857, 1861 and 1862 Tax Lists of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
In the 1867 Voters Registration of Nacogdoches County he stated that he had been a resident of the county for 16 years.
Children of Mary Ann Burrows and Holloway Bunyon Power:
1. Susannah L. Power, born 12 August 1859 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 30 June 1863.
2. Sela Elizabeth Power, born 25 November 1861 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and married 26 December 1875 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Mr. Alex G. Grigsby.
3. David Holloway Power, born 27 January 1863 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married 1 September 1884 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Miss Tera Christopher.
4. James Franklin Power, born 20 March 1866 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, died 24 November 1938 and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. James married Millie Sisco on 4 January 1893 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
1. Jessie Power, born ca. 1894.
2. James William Holloway Power, born ca. 1895.
3. Jewel Power, born ca. 1898.
4. Robert Clinton Power, born ca. 1903.
5. Lois Power, born ca. 1907.
6. Woodrow Wilson Power, born ca. 1914.
7. Infant daughter, born ca. 1900, died young.
5. Martha Ann "Mattie Power, born 17 December 1867 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Marion Wilson.
6. Thomas Goodwin Power, born 20 February 1870 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; and died 28 October 1930 and is buried in the Old North Chruch Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Thomas married Tmintie "Mittie" Christopher, daughter of Parmelia Coats and W. Robert T. Christopher. He is found in the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
1. Linnie Elizabeth Power, born April 1891.
2. Lester Thomas Power, born 20 November 1893.
3. Vieta Catherine Power.
7. John Bunyon Power, born 17 December 1871 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Elizabeth Davis of San Augustine, Texas.
8. Hugh Lawrence Power, born 25 December 1873 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 6 January 1902; and, is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He never married.
9. Mary Ann "Mollie" Power, born 21 February 1876 in Nacogdoches
County, Texas. She married 26 December 1895 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Robert T. Fain, son of Mattie A. Hemphill and Thomas J. Fain. Robert was born 29 August 1871 in Dale County, Alabama.
10. Charles D. Power, born 24 April 1878 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, he died 17 February 1972. He is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is listed in the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas. Charles married Julia Lewis.
1. Winston Power, born 7 September 1910.
2. Harry Cooper Power, born 11 November 1912.
11. Katherine "Kate" Power, born 7 December 1880 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Thomas Muckleroy.
12. Nettie Powers, born 6 August 1883 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married 25 February 1901 to M. Gaston Crosby.
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JOHN "DOC" BURROWS, son of Elizabeth Beatrice King and David Burrows, was born 13 February 1842 in Grundy County, Tennessee and died 24 October 1931 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
John served in the Confederate States Army in Company H, 4th Regiment of the Texas Cavalry.
Doc married Martha Ann Richardson on 18 September 1866 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Martha Ann was born 16 December 1845 and died 9 January 1914 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the Old North Church in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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ELIJAH "LIGE" BURROWS, son of Elizabeth Beatrice King and David Burrows, was born 15 January 1844 in Tennessee, and died 21 October 1893 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Elijah served in the Confederate States Army in Company D., 17th Texas Cavalry.
He married 22 August 1867 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Mary "Mollie" Joanna Millard, daughter of Massie C. "Chick" Tower Waldington Sparks and Robert F. Millard.
Mollie born 1848 and died 2 December 1901 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Children of Mary Joanna Millard and Elijah "Lige" Burrows:
1. R. D. Burrows, married Lena Weaver.
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4. George Van Burrows, was born 20 November 1906 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 17 March 1980 and is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. He married 14 August 1938 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Miss Adarene Muckleroy.
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HENDERSON "HINCE" VIRGAL BURROWS, son of Elizabeth Beatrice King and David Burrows, was born 27 October 1845 in Grundy County, Tennessee and died 17 June 1922 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married 8 September 1869 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Etna "Etta" A. Christopher, daughter of Parmelia Coats and W. Robert T. Christopher.
Etta was born 13 August 1851 and died 1 May 1921 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and she is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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CELA "SELA" BURROWS, daughter of Elizabeth Beatrice King and David Burrows, was born 17 July 1847 in Grundy County, Tennessee and died 5 November 1923 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married 16 March 1871 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Joshua J. "Josh" Millard, son of Massie C. "Chick" Tower Waldington Sparks (widow of James Sparks) and Robert F. Millard.
Joshua J. "Josh" Millard, was born 1843 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 30 May 1906 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Josh is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Josh enlisted in the Confederate States Army in Company H., 4th Regimanet Texas Cavalry, on 29 September 1861. He is also on the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County, Texas; and the 1867 Voters Registration.
Sela Burrows Millard received Confederate Pension # 37077 and Confederate Mortuary Warrant # 6723.
Children of Sela Burrows and Joshua J. "Josh" Millard:
1. Jesse Waldington Millard, born 12 December 1871 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 16 July 1954 and is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. He married Anne Donel Watkins, daughter of Martha Louise Burk and John Hayter Watkins, on 6 January 1886 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is listed in the 1880 Censu of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
1. Lera Millard, born 3 August 1900
2. Jesse Waldington Millard, Jr., born 23 February 1914.
2. Henry Millard, born 16 May 1875 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 27 February 1952 and is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. He married Myrtie Baker, daughter of Amanda Wade and Will Baker. He is listed in the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
1. George Henry Millard, born 21 November 1900
2. Maurene Millard, born 9 June 1903
3. Doris Millard (twin), born 5 March 1909
4. Twin Girl, born 5 March 1909
5. Mildred Millard, born 8 June 1912.
3. John Millard, born 12 February 1877 in Nacogdoches County, Texas
4. Robert David Millard, born 2 June 1879 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 5 January 1903 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
5. Oscar Millard, born 20 August 1882 in Nacogdoches County, Texas
6. Mary Josephine Millard, born 12 September 1884 in Nacogdoches County, Texas
7. Arch Francis Millard, born 28 June 1887 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 6 September 1970. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. He married Pauline Powell, daughter of Margaret Benina Childers and Frank C. Powell. Pauline was born 30 July 1888 in San Augustine County, Texas and died 16 May 1977.
8. Robert Taylor Millard, born 16 August 1892 in Nacogdoches County, Texas
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THOMAS A. BURROWS, son of Elizabeth Beatrice King and David Burrows, was born 3 November 1849 in Grundy County, Tennessee and died 8 November 1917 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married Mrs. Laura C. Green Lee, daughter of Lucinda E. Green and Larkin G. Lee, on 19 December 1872 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Laura was born 26 March 1853 and died 29 July 1922, and is buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Larkin G. Lee, son of Mary Groce and Isaac Lee, was born 16 May 1824 in Arkansas and died 30 April 1862 during the Civil War. He is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas in an unmarked grave. Larkin married Lucinda E. Green on 13 January 1852 in Cherokee County, Texas. He served in the Confederate States Army in Company G., 8th Texas Regiment; and is listed in the 1857, 1861 and 1862 Tax Lists of Nacogdoches COunty, Texas and in the 1850 Censu of the County. Lucinda and Larkin also had a son named Isaac Edward Lee, who was born 3 February 1856.
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DAVID MUCKLEROY BURROWS, son of Elizabeth Beatrice King and David Burrows, was born 1 February 1852 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 2 February 1888 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married 19 December 1872 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Miss William Adelaide Box.
Adalaide was the daughter of Laura L. Winningham and Goodwin Box. She was born 4 April 1857 and died 20 September 1937 in Galveston, Texas; and, she is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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JAMES LYNN BURROWS, son of Elizabeth Beatrice King and David Burrows, was born 23 August 1855 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 25 September 1916. He married 1st. Mary Reed and 2nd Sallie Pike.
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MARY ANN "MOLLIE" POWER, daughter of Mary Ann Burrows and Holloway Bunyon Power, was born 21 February 1876 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married 26 December 1895 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Robert T. Fain, son of Mattie A. Hemphill and Thomas J. Fain. Robert was born 29 August 1871 in Dale County, Alabama.
Robert's Father, Thomas J. Fain, was the son of Sarah Ann Culver and Thomas Madison Fain; and, he was born 27 February 1842 in Marion County, Alabama and died 23 January 1929 in Ozark, Alabama. Thomas Madison Fain was the son of Clarissa Bowen and Jason Fain.
Children of Mary Ann "Mollie" Power and Robert T. Fain:
1. Thelma Fain, born 3 February 1899; married 1st. ____Pye; 2nd Olan Reed.
2. Holloway L. Fain, born 15 January 1908.
3. Susie Bell Fain, born 31 August 1915, died 28 November 1933.
4. Ruth Fain, married _______Ellington
5. Earl Fain.
6. Aubrey Fain.
7. Truman Fain.
8. Victor B. Fain, married Lucille Hammack.
1. Nathan Fain
2. Luellen Fain.
3. Ferris Fain, married Jamie Griffith.
1. Jeff Fain.
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R. D. BURROWS, son of Mary Joanna Millard and Elijah "Lige" Burrows, married Lena Weaver.
Children of Lena Weaver and R. D. Burrows:
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4. George Van Burrows, was born 20 November 1906 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 17 March 1980 and is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. He married 14 August 1938 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Miss Adarene Muckleroy.
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GEORGE VAN BURROWS, son of Lena Weaver and R. D. Burrows, was born 20 November 1906 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 17 March 1980 and is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
He married 14 August 1938 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Miss Adarene Muckleroy.
Children of Adarene Muckleroy and George Van Burrows:
1. Patty Lynn Burrows, was born 6 June 1945 and married Herman E. Bate on 6 July 1967.
1. John Edward Bates, born 7 July 1976.
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IDA OLIVIA COATS, daughter of Harriet Burrows and Daniel F. "Dan" Coats, was born 20 November 1860 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married on 19 February 1880 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to James R. Buchanan, son of Amanda and Gabriel M. Buchanan.
James was born ca. 1856 in Texas and died in 1921. He is buried in the Oak Grove Cemtery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
In the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas, they are living with Anderson Augustus King, III, son of Sarah Jane Haynes and Madison "Matt" Thompson King, as seen below.
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
Children of Ida Olivia Coats and James R. Buchanan:
1. Darwin W. Buchanan, born 20 November 1880 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 31 January 1949 and is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. He married Fannie Campbell.
1. Mildred Coats
2. Tom J. Buchanan, born 10 November 1893.
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WILLIAM A. "JOHN BILLY" KING, was born 16 April 1840 in Tennessee and died 24 March 1913. He is buried in the Maroney Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He was a nephew of Davis King.
He married Mary J. Maroney, daughter of Ester Sterrett Rusk and Nolen L. Maroney, on 25 November 1866 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
In the taking of the 1867 Voters Registration, William stated that he had been in the County for 10 years, which places his arrival in Nacogdoches at 1857.
He is listed on the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County, Texas; and is also listed in the 1870 and 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
In the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas they can be found as listed below.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 342-342
William A. King 30 M W Farmer Tennessee
Mary J. (Maroney) 32 F W Georgia
Nolan 2 M W Texas
James W. 6/12 M W Texas
E. S. Marona 58 F W South Carolina
Aaron Muckleroy 14 M M Farmer Texas
In the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas they can be found as listed below.
1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 353-365
William A. King 40 M W Farmer Tn
Mary Jane (Maroney wife 42 F W Ga
Nolan Lewis son 12 M W Tx
James B. son 10 M W Tx
Martha J. daughter 8 F W Tx
Laura F. daughter 6 F W Tx
William A. son 4 M W Tx
Martin Luther son 2 M W Tx
Ester (Sterrett) Maroney (widow of Noland) mother-in-law 69 F W S. C.
Tobe Gray servant 24 M W Tx
William son 3 M W Tx
Susan daughter 2 F W Tx
Children of Mary J. Maroney and William A. "John Billy" King:
1. Nolan Lewis King, born 15 June 1868 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. James B. King, born 22 March 1870 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. Martha J. King, born 28 January 1872 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
4. Laura Frances King, born 5 January 1874 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
5. William A. King, Jr., born 8 January 1876 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 16 December 1944 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. William married Lucy Bryan. Found in the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
6. Martin Luther King, Sr., born 14 March 1878 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 11 September 1962 and is buried beside his wife in the Maroney Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Mary Etta Muckleroy. Their married took place sometime after 1900. In the 1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas Martin L. King is 22 and still living with his parents. Mary Etta Muckleroy, daughter of Mary Ellen Meeks and John Muckleroy, was born 29 March 1882 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She died 15 October 1967 and is buried in the Maroney Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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WILLIAM A. KING, JR., son of Mary Jane Maroney and William A. "John Billy" King, was born 8 January 1876 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, died 16 December 1944 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. William married Lucy Bryan. Found in the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, SR., son of Mary Jane Maroney and William A. (John Billy) King, was born 4 March 1878 and died 11 September 1962 and is buried beside his wife in the Maroney Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married Mary Etta Muckleroy. Their married took place sometime after 1900. In the 1900 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas Martin L. King is 22 and still living with his parents.
Mary Etta Muckleroy, daughter of Mary Ellen Meeks and John Muckleroy, was born 29 March 1882 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She died 15 October 1967 and is buried in the Maroney Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Children of Mary Etta Muckleroy and Martin L. King, Sr.:
1. George Milton King, born 24 September 1902 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. "Jake" J. B. King, born 23 March 1912; died 29 December 1912; buried Maroney Cemetery; Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. James Clayton King, married Joy Lynda Crossland on 12 October 1940 in Nacogdoches County, Texas
1. Clayton Wayne King
4. Martin Luther King, Jr., born 3 April 1905 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 20 April 1990 in Nacogdoches, Texas and was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. He married Nona Muckleroy in 1929.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. , son of Mary Etta Muckleroy and Martin Luther King, Sr., was born 3 April 1905 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 20 April 1990 in Nacogdoches, Texas and was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
He married Nona Muckleroy in 1929.
His obituaries appeared in The Daily Sentinel of Nacogdoches, Texas as seen below:
Funeral Pending for M. L. King
Funeral is pending for Martin L. King, Jr., 85, of 5449 Center Highway with services to be announced by Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.
King died April 20, 1990 at Nacogoches Memorial Hospital.
Martin L. King Jr.
Funeral for Martin L. King, Jr., 85, of 5449 Center Highway will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. James E. Young, pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
King died April 20, 1990 at Nacogoches Memorial Hospital.
Born, April 3, 1905 in Nacogdoches County, he was the son of Martin L. and Mary Etta Muckleroy King. He was a retired foreman at Texas Farm Products, after retirement worked at Commercial Nationa Bank, was a lifetime resident of the county and a member of Knights of Colomubus.
He and Nona Muckleroy were married in 1929, and she survives him.
Also surviving are two sons, Myrth King and Willia Richard King of Nacogdoches; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Faye Garcia of Laredo; a brother Clayton King of Nacogdoches; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday at Cason-Monk-Metcalf Chapel, and visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors will be in charge of arrangements.
Children of Nona Muckleroy and Martin Luther King, Jr.:
1. Myrth King.
2. William Richard King.
3. Wanda Faye King, married _____Garcia.
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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ON THE KING FAMILY
MARVIN KING, was born 12 January 1909 and died 17 November 1952 and is buried in the McKinght Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He married Opel _________.
LUTHER M. KING, was born 16 April 1881 and died 31 March 1942 and is buried in the McKnight Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
JOHN HOMER KING, born 14 December 1905 and died 25 November 1973; buried Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
WILLIAM L. KING, born 30 November 1907 died 17 June 1972; Mst. Sgt. U.S. Air Force, World War II, Korea; buried Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
JEWEL KING, born 9 November 1909 died 4 August 1935; buried Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
GLENDEN KING, born 12 May 1932 died 15 May 1933; buried Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
INFANT DAUGHTERS OF MR. & MRS. Q. F. KING, died 9 October 1926; buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
AMOS N. KING, Entrance Certificate dated 1835. He is listed in the Board of Land Commissioners Minutes of Nacogdoches County, Texas in 1838. He had an Unfinished Title and had emigrated to Texas in 1830 as a single man and a native of the U.S.A.
C. F. KING, listed on the 1846 Poll Lists of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
EDLEY KING, listed in the 1847 Census and in the 1849 Tax Lists of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
EDWARD KING, Entrance Certificate dated 1835. It stated he was married with a family.
GRAY B. KING, listed in the 1846 Poll List of Henderson County, Texas. He has deed dated 26 September 1835. He is said to have had unfinished business in Vehlein's Colony as of 7 October 1835; and that he was a native of the U.S.A with a wife and three children.
JOHATHAN KING, had Charter Certificate in 1835; and, was married with a family.
JOSEPH KING, is found on the 1846 Poll Lists and the 1847 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
JOSIAH KING, said to have had unfinished business in Burnet's Colony as of the 22 August 1835. He was a native of the U.S.A. with a wife and children.
L.B. KING, listed in the 1847 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, is also listed on the 1849 Tax list of the same County.
WILLIAM P. KING, has deed dated 28 September 1840.
A. KING, listed on the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County, Texas as aged 18 years and 11 months.
A. KING, listed on the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County, Texas as age 18 years and 9 months.
D. KING, listed in the 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as a laborer. He was born ca. 1838 in Alabama.
EDMOND KING, was born ca. 1861 and married Anna ______. He is found in the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
THOMAS KING, is listed on the 1862 Tax List of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
THOMAS H. KING, listed in the 1857 Tax List of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
JOHN KING, listed on the 1862 Tax Lists of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
WILLIAM KING, born ca. 1854 in Texas, is listed in the home of Robert Patterson in the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
THOMAS L. KING, who was born ca. 1830; served in the Confederate States Army in Company H., 17th Regiment of the Texas Cavalry.
J.B. KING, listed in the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County, Texas as age 19 years 9 months.
J.G. KING, listed in the 1890 Census of Linn Flatt in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
J.M. KING, listed on the 1857 Tax List of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 760-747
James King 25 M W Farmer N. C.
Sarah (Barnes?) 25 F W Miss.
Sarah 6 F W Texas
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DOSHIE MAE KING, born 10 April 1943 and died 11 April 1943 and is buried in the Alazan Cemetery in the Alazan Community of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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THOMAS L. KING, born ca. 1830, served in the Confederate States Army in Company H., 17th Reg. Texas Cavalry and is listed on the 1864 Relief List of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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MELISSA ANN KING, was born 14 July 1884, and died 21 December 1952. She is buried in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married Anderson "Andy" Jackson Jordan, son of Rebecca J. Parmley and Andrew Jackson Jordan. He was born 25 February 1876 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; and, he died 23 February 1955. He is buried in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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FOREST KING, was born ca. 1894 and died 5 April 1905 at age 11. He is buried in the Douglass Cemetery in Douglass, Nacogdoches County, Texas. His grave is unmarked.
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FORREST ELAM KING, was born 1889 and died 9 February 1910 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is buried in the Douglass Cemetery in Douglass, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Forrest married Mattie Florence Davis, daughter of Mary Catherine Rogers and James Duncan Davis. Mattie was born 12 December 1888 and died 22 February 1962 and is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Mattie married 2nd. Dr. George Perry Campbell, son of Virginia "Jennie Perry and William Jefferson Campbell. He was born 16 July 1888 and died 27 September 1934 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Children of Mattie Florence Davis and Forrest King:
1. Forrest Elam King, born 22 September 1910 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; died 7 March 1975 and is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. He married Sarah McLeroy of Timpson, Texas.
1. Forrest Elam King, Jr. born 8 September 1953, married Lisa Butler.
1. Bradley Forrest King, born 28 December 1984 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Children of Mattie Florence Davis King and Dr. George Perry Campbell:
1. William Perry Campbell, was born 24 September 1914 in Douglass, Nacogdoches County, Texas; married 9 January 1938 to Francis Jones, who was born 27 July 1917 in Kerens, Texas.
1. George Perry Campbell, born 7 January 1942 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Mary Lillian Fletcher of Scott, Arkansas.
2. Frances Diane Campbell, born 8 April 1943 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Jack C. Hicks, of Frankston, Texas.
1. Catherine Frances Hicks, born 24 May 1969 in Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
2. David Jackson Hicks, born 19 June 1972 in Temple, Texas.
3. Jennifer Diane Hicks, born 4 September 1979 in Temple, Texas.
3. William David Campbell, born 30 July 1947 in Nacogdoches
County, Texas; married Marylin Ruth Mann.
1. Brian Perry Campbell, born 17 September 1980 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
2. Jeffery William Campbell, born 6 January 1982 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
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JACK ANDERSON KING, was born 4 March 1845 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 12 (19?) August 1925 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Jack served in the Confederate States Army, enlisting 21 August 1861 in Company H., Alex Work's Company Terry's Texas Ranger. He was wounded in the Battle of Shiloh, and furloughed. He received Confederate Pension # 18174 and Confederate Mortuary Warrant #9062.
He married 1st. _______.
His second marriage was to Belle Zora Page on 20 October 1880 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Belle Zora Page, was born 10 February 1862 and died 15 December 1950, and she is buried in the Old North Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She received Confederate Pension # 118598
1900 Cnesus of Nacogdoches County, Texas 201-211
Jack J. King head W M Mar 1846 54 M19 Tennant TX TX TX
Belle wife W F Feb 1866 34 M19 7-7 TX TX TX
Marion son W M Aug 1882 17 S TX TX TX
Malessie dgt W F Jul 1884 15 S TX TX TX
Arsie dgt W F Nov 1887 12 S TX TX TX
Sam H. son W M Jul 1888 11 S TX TX TX
Odus son W M Jul 1893 6 S TX TX TX
Arry son W M Dec 1895 4 S TX TX TX
Dewey son W M Apr 1897 2 S TX TX TX
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WILLIAM D. KING, son of ______ and Nancy King, was born ca. 1839 in Mississippi.
He married Mary C. Ferrell on 25 March 1865 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
In the 1867 Voters Registration of Nacogdoches County, Texas he stated he had been in the County for 15 years, placing his arrival in Texas as 1835.
William served in the Confederate States Army in Company k., Texas Volunteer Infantry. He is also listed in the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He is listed in the 1850 Census as seen below and can also be found in the 1860, and 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
1850 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 488-488
Nancy King 52 F N. C.
John 19 M Tennessee
Nancy 17 F Tennessee
Thomas 14 M Tennessee
William 11 M Mississippi
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County Texas 241-241
William D. King 24 M W Farmer Mississippi
Mary (Ferrell) 26 F W Texas
Martha 5 F W Texas
James T 3 M W Texas
Mary E. 1 F W Texas
Children of Mary C. Ferrell and William D. King:
1. Martha King, born ca. 1865 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. James T. King, born ca. 1867 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. Mary E. King, born ca. 1869 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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WILLIAM KING, was born ca. 1823 in South Carolina and married Mary E. _______. Mary was born ca. 1839 in Alabama.
He was a farmer who is listed in the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
They are found listed in the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as seen below.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 601-601
William King 47 M W Farmer S.C.
Mary E. 31 F W Alabama
Sary A. 10 F W Alabama
William J. 8 M W Arkansas
Katherine M. 5 F W Arkansas
John W. 4 M W Texas
Monroe 9/12 M W Texas
Children of Mary E. and William King:
1. Sara A. King, born ca. 1860 in Alabama.
2. William J. King, born ca. 1862 in Arkansas.
3. Katherine M. King, born ca. 1865 in Arkansas.
4. John W. King, born ca. 1866 in Texas.
5. Monroe King, born ca. 1870 in Texas.
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EUNA C. KING, daughter of Mary F. ____ and Ben Lawson King, married Joseph Levi Ballard, who was born 8 September 1885 in Cherokee County, Alabama and died 24 April 1957 and is buried in the McKnight Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He was the son of Mary Frances Hancock and John Levi Ballard.
Children of Euna C. King and Joseph Levi Ballard:
1. Vertis Ballard.
2. Cary Ballard.
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ALLEN D. KING, married Ann Oats.
Children of Ann Oats and Allen D. King:
1. Mollie Irene King married John William Strode on 18 December 1890 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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MOLLIE IRENE KING, daughter of Ann Oats and Allen D. King, was born 12 March 1872 in Shelby County, Texas.
She married John William Strode on 18 December 1890 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
John William Strode, son of Elizabeth Clarkson and James William Strode, was born 19 November 1859 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and died 10 February 1910 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and is buried in the Bethel Cemetery in Appleby, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He was known as a Singer and a Musician, with a fine singing voice and a marvelous fiddle player. He was also known as the "Cowboy Preacher".
Children of Mollie Irene King and John William Strode:
1. Ivy Lou Strode, born 15 December 1891 in Appleby, Nacogdoches County, Texas; married 21 December 1912 in Ft. Bend County, Texas to John August Rusche. She had been teaching in Ft. Bend County when she met Mr. Rusche. He was born 17 September 1884 and died 7 April 1963.
2. John W. Strode, Jr. born in 1893 and died 1895.
3. Zella Dell Strode, born 13 December 1895 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; died 17 March 1933; married Bennett Blake.
4. Alma Mae Strode, born 22 September 1897 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Gaylon Wendell Troutnam on 2 October 1920.
5. Charles Wilmeth "Buck" Strode, born 1 October 1900 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; married Alma Muckleroy.
6. James Allen "Jim" Strode, born 1 August 1903 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; died at age 26 in an Auto accident. He never married.
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IVY LOU STRODE, daughter of Mollie Irene King and John William Strode, was born 15 December 1891 in Appleby, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married 21 December 1912 in Ft. Bend County, Texas to John August Rusche. She had been teaching in Ft. Bend County when she met Mr. Rusche.
John August Rusche was born 17 September 1884 and died 7 April 1963.
Children of Ivy Lou Strode and John August Rusche:
1. Edna Florine Rusche, born 1 February 1914 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; married Lindal B. Burrows on 27 January 1938.
1. John Lindal Burrows, married Bevelyn Collins.
1. John Micah Burrows.
2. Llana Bevelyn Burrows.
2. John August Rusche, Jr. born 16 June 1922, died 22 February 1983; married Hilda Laughlin on 6 May 1955 in Port Arthur, Texas.
1. Paula Kay Rusche.
2. Lewis John Rusche.
3. Howard Lee Rusche.
3. Albert Nelson Rusche, born 9 December 1924 in Appleby, Nacogdoches County, Texas, married Billy Jo Long, on 13 April 1947 in Nacogdoches, Texas. WWII Veteran.
1. Stephen Nelson Rusche.
2. Suzanne Rusche, married Willis Jeffery.
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ZELLA DELL STRODE, daughter of Mollie Irene King and John William Strode, was born 13 December 1895 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, and died 17 March 1933.
Zella married Bennett Blake.
Children of Zella Sell Strode and Bennett Blake:
1. Bennett Blake, Jr. born 7 April 1915; married Audrey Cunningham on 20 August 1942 in California.
2. John Strode Blake, born 20 January 1919; married Clara Fitchie of Houston.
1. Charles Allen Blake.
3. King Thompson Blake, born 15 October 1923; married Audrey Johnston in California.
1. Bennett Blake, IV.
2. Norman Johnston Blake.
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ALMA MAE STRODE, daughter of Mollie Irene King and John William Strode, was born 22 September 1897 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
She married Gaylon Wendell Troutnam on 2 October 1920.
Children of Alma Mae Strode and Gaylon Wendell Troutman:
1. Gaylon Wendell Troutman, Jr. born 20 September 1921; married Joyce E. McQuaid on 27 February 1953 in Michigan.
1. Gaylon Wendell Troutman, III.
1. Jaret Troutman.
2. Mary Jo Troutman; married Patrick W. Hall.
1. Kristi Leigh Hall.
2. Michael Wayne Hall.
3. Marc Thompson Troutman; married Ofelia Saldivar of Mexico City, Mexico.
2. Mary Doris Troutman, married Edgar Weaver on 15 November 1944.
1. Judith Marie Weaver, married Frank Hughes of Yoakum, Texas.
1. Steven Hughes
2. Scott Hughes
2. Peter Lynn Weaver
3. Bernetta Jo Troutman, born 31 May 1925, married John Anderson of Nyak, New York.
1. Gaylene Anderson, married David Current.
1. David Carl Current
2. Tracy Current
2. John Carl Anderson, married Jeanie Roghenac of Houston.
1. Theressa Dawn Anderson
2. Shannon Marie Anderson
4. Elizabeth Jane Troutman, died 29 December 1934.
5. Velma Louise Troutman, died 2 November 1947.
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CHARLES WILMETH "BUCK" STRODE, son of Mollie Irene King and John William Strode, was born 1 October 1900 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He married Alma Muckleroy.
Children of Alma Muckleroy and Charles Wilmeth "Buck" Strode:
1. Margaret Ann Strode, born 10 July 1923 in Appleby, Nacogdoches County, Texas, married Donald Beall on 11 September 1954.
2. James Wilmeth "J. W." Strode, born 31 March 1926, died 5 June 1976 of heart attack; married Betty Jo Wiggins, on 27 June 1952.
1. Evelyn Karen Strode, married Phil Sparks
1. Brandon Sparks
2. Darrell Sparks
2. Donna Kay Strode, married John Gambino
1. Laurin Gambino
2. John David Strode Gambino
3. James Daniel Dennis Gambino
3. Jerry Wayne Strode, married Kathelyn Banning
1. James Robert "Jay" Strode
4. Regina Lynn Strode
3. Molly Jeannie Strode, born 19 December 1930; married Richard Jones Ferguson on 31 May 1952.
1. Sue Ann Ferguson, married James Surber
1. James Suber
2. Angela Jeannie Suber
2. Richard Scott Ferguson
3. James William "Jimmy" Ferguson
4. Jeannie Ferguson, married Darwin Drake.
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EDNA F. KING, was born ca. 1839 in Tennessee and died before March 1875 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She married 10 November 1859 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
David Lee, son of John Lee, was born 3 May 1828 in Alabama and died 16 August 1916 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
David served in the Confederate States Army in 4th Texas Cavalry; and, he is listed on the 1870 Muster Roll of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
He was a Carpenter and a Wagon Maker. He is found in the 1857, 1861 and 1862 Tax Lists of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
They are seen below as listed in the 1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas.
1860 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 70-60
David Lee 32 M W Carpenter Alabama
Edney (F. King) 21 F W Housekeeper Tennessee
David Lee and Edna F. King Lee are found listed in the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as seen as follows.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 43-43
David Lee 42 M W Wagon Maker Alabama
Edny (F. King) 32 F W Texas
Mary 9 F W Texas
Laura 6 F W Texas
Fanny 4 F W Texas
David 2 M W Texas
Edny 4/12 F W Texas
After Edna's death, David Lee remarried to Cora E. Wells on 9 March 1875 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
David Lee is found listed in the 1880 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as seen as follows.
Children of Edna F. King and David Lee:
1. Mary Lee born ca. 1861 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
2. Laura Louisa O. Lee, born 9 March 1864 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
3. Fanny Lee, born 26 October 1866 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
4. David Lee, born ca. 1868 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
5. Edny Lee, born ca. 1870 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
6. Jesse Clifton Lee, born 15 July 1878 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
7. Emily Lee, born 18 February 1883 in Nacogdoches COunty, TExas.
8. William Lee, born 9 June 1862 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
9. John Lee, born 8 January 1876 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
10. Robert Edmund Lee, born 4 October 1880 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
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JOHN E. KING, was born ca. 1858 in Texas and is listed in the home of Middleton Patterson in the 1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas as can be seen below.
1870 Census of Nacogdoches County, Texas 249-254
Middleton Patterson 32 M W Farmer Alabama
Elizabeth (Inman) 19 F W Texas
Ann M. 61 F W S. C.
John E. King 12 M W Texas