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William
b. aft 1876
d. No Info		 John H
b. 1877
d.1949		 Emma
b. 1878
d.1960		 Charlie
b. 1880
d. 1945		 Myrtle
b. 1883
d. 1964		 Dora
b. 1885
d. 1969		 Eddie
b. 1888
d. 1966		 Bessie
b. 1891
d. 1956
Family Records of William & Margarit
Census Records Deeds
Tax List Records Bowie Co TX - Wm L Nettles 1874 - 1899
NETTLES CREEK REDWATER BOWIE CO TX William Nettles Parents & Siblings
A Family Story - 'The Death of William 'Billy' L Nettles'

The Family of:

Margarit Mayreth Creed
(Dau of Patrick & Susan [White] Creed)
Born: 5 May 1856 Bowie Co TX 
Died: 1 Mar 1898 Bowie Co TX

 Buried: Creed Cemetery Redwater Bowie Co TX

Married: abt 1875

  William Lafayette Nettles 
(Son of John J & Samantha [Collins] Nettles)
Born: 14 Apr 1854 AL 
Died: 1 Mar 1892 Redwater Bowie Co TX 
 Buried: Creed Cemetery Redwater Bowie Co TX

The Children of William & Margarit Nettles
William
b. aft 1876
d. No Info		 John H
b. 1877
d.1949		 Emma
b. 1878
d.1960		 Charlie
b. 1880
d. 1945		 Myrtle
b. 1883
d. 1964		 Dora
b. 1885
d. 1969		 Eddie
b. 1888
d. 1966		 Bessie
b. 1891
d. 1956

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A Family Story - 'The Death of William 'Billy' Nettles'

     William "Billy" L. Nettles was a law enforcement officer, family legend calls
him a Town Constable, in Redwater, TX . Billy died as result of a bullet wound.

     At a WHITE Family reunion in Texarkana in the mid eighties, an elderly
Collins relative related this story, as told by his father.

     "Billy Nettles was called to a disturbance in a local saloon where his friend the
postmaster, possibly named Mosher, was drunk and disorderly, firing his pistol
in the air. Billy approached him, relieved him of his weapon and told him "to go
home". The man went home and later secured another weapon. He rode by horse-
back to the home of Billy Nettles and shouted for him to come out on the porch.
Billy stepped outside and was shot and killed."

     This story is similar to the one his daughter, Emma Nettles Kelly, told her
children and grandchildren.

     This writer tried to obtain an official record of Billy Nettles' murder from Courthouse
records.  Unfortunately, the records that would have answered the questions regarding
any official action taken against the killer were destroyed by fire.

     Billy died at the young age of 38, leaving his wife Margarit with six children, age
sixteen and under.

     Margarit died four years later and the two eldest children, Johnny and Emma,
struggled to keep the family together. In 1901 when Emma married she took younger
brother, Eugene, and sister, Bessie, into her new home.

     It's easy to understand Emma Nettles Kelly's great dislike for "liker". She was at home
when her father was killed and always associated his death with the use of alcohol.

Provide by:
Mrs Pat Boone

Notes from Mike White:

From Bowie County Postmaster records, the Postmaster of Ingersoll (later Redwater),
was Giles T Moser, May 5, 1890, however, he was also the Postmaster of Redwater,
Mar 13, 1903. Thus, if the reference above to Mosher the postmaster, in 1892, is true,
It doesn't appear he was jailed for the matter, or, was released, or it was someone else.
The Bowie Co Court house was destroyed by fire in 1889, so, this case may be on file,
as the William's death came in 1892. (remember the paragraph above is from 'Family Lore')

[William's death is remembered on several web sites, honoring fallen sheriff's and police officers]

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Census Records

1880 Bowie Co Fed Census Precinct 1
NETTLES, W L - 26YRS OLD FARMER BORN AL DAD AL MOM AL
MARGARET 23 WIFE TX IRELAND SC (Susan White)
W. W.            04 SON TX
J. (John)         03 SON TX
EMMA L.      01 DAU TX
NOTE: William Nettles is living next door to his father and mom in the 1880 census, and a brother. also living with his brother D.D. (Doak) family is a John Creed, son of Patrict Creed, decd)

1900 Bowie Co Fed census Precinct 2 South of TP RR 

All of William Nettles children were living with Son, John Nettles in 1900.

Nettles,  John (Head)  male son born Jan 1877 23yrs TX  AL TX Farmer
Emma    Sister     female   dau born Dec 1879 21yrs S born TX 
Charlie   brother  male      son born Dec 1880 19yrs S born TX
Myrtle    sister     female   dau born Sep 1883 16yrs S born TX
Dora      sister     female   dau born Aug 1885 14yrs S born TX
Eugene   brother male      son bron Mar 1888 12yrs S born TX
Bessie    sister    female   dau born Jan   1891 09yrs S born TX  

1900 Bowie co census precinct 2

NETTLES, CHAS        HEAD M W 29 TX AL TX
HATTIE                       WIFE    F W 23 AL AL AL
WILLIAM C                   SON   M W  2 TX TX AL

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William L Nettles's Bowie County Poll Tax Records 1874 - 1899

Click here to veiw a complete list of Tax Records of Margarit's Grandparents, Parents, Siblings & Relatives

Go to Margarit's Parents Tax List
1874 - Tax List - J J Nettles - (John Jackson Nettles father of William L Nettles, husband of Margarit Creed Nettles)
                                             1 horse $50, 3 cows $30, state tax $1.45, county tax $1.66.

1875 - Tax List - J J Nettles - 2 horses $90, 6 cows $30, state tax $1.84, co tax $4.60.

1875 - Tax List - W L Nettles - ??

1876 - Tax List - J J Nettles - 3 horses $75, 6 cows $30, 5 hogs $10, state tax $1.70, co tax $2.55.

1876 - Tax List - Wm L Nettles - An H Hale, 50 acres $50, 4 cows $20, 5 hogs $10,
                                                  state tax $1.00, co tax $2.10.

1877 - Tax List - J J Nettles - 1 wagon $10, 3 horses $75, 10 cows $50, 13 hogs $39,
                                             state & co tax $5.62.

1877 - Tax List - W L Nettles - A H Hale HRS, 50 acres $50, 1 horse $20, 3 cows $15, 2 hogs $8,
                                               state & co tax $4.34.                                       

**Note: Susan White Harlan Creed, daughter of Elias & Anne White, departed this life.

1879 - Tax List - J J Nettles - 4 horses $40, 12 cows $60, 10 hogs $20, state & co tax $3.90.

1879 - Tax List - W L Nettles - abs 273, Anne H Hale, 50 acres $100,
                                               1 horse $30, 12 cows $60, 40 hogs $40, state & co tax $4.40.

1879 - Tax List - W L Nettles Admin - abs 273, Anne H Hale, 236 acres $300,
                          Est of Susan Creed - abs 264, Jno S Herring, 52 1/2 acres $52,
                                                        - abs 543, Blunt Stewart, 160 acres $80,
                                                        - state & co tax $6.24.

1880 - Tax List - D D Nettles - abs 264, Jno S Herring, 50 acres $80, 2 horses $70, 15 cows $75,
                                               2 hogs $3, state and co tax $4.98.

1880 - Tax List - J J Nettles - 1 wagons $15, 1 horse $50, 1 cows $5,
                                             6 hogs &18, state & co tax $2.82

1880 - Tax List - W L Nettles - abs #273, A H Hale, 50 acres $100, 1 horse $25,
                                               20 cows $100, 50 hogs $50, state & co tax $5.50.                                              
**WL Agt adm  Susan Creed - adm - abs #273, A H Hale, 236 acres $336,
                                               adm - abs #244, Blant Stewart, 160 acres $80.
                                               adm - abs #Jno S Herring, 52 1/2 acres $52. state & co tax 9.68.

1881 - Tax List - J J Nettles - 1 wagon $30, 6 horses $100, 15 cows $75,
                                             40 hogs $40, state & co tax $4.09.

1881 - Tax List - W L Nettles - A H Hale, 50 acres $125, 1 horse $35, 18 cows $90, 50 hogs $75,
                                               state and co tax $4.84.

1881 - Tax List - D D Nettles - abs 264, J S Herring HRS, 50 acres $50,
                                               2 horses $75, 15 cows $75, 15 hogs $15, state & co tax $3.95.

1886 - Tax List - J J Nettles - 1 wagon $20, 10 cows $75, state & co tax $2.53.

1886 - Tax List - W L Nettles - abs 273, An Hale, 50 acres $150, 12 cows $90,
                                               15 hogs $28, state & co tax $3.55.                                

1886 - Tax List - D D Nettles abs #264, J S Herring, 50 acres $105, 2 horses $75, 12 cows $90,
                                             Total taxes $3.88.                     

1888 - Tax List - D D Nettles - abs 264, J S Herring, 105 acres $160, 2 horses $75, 10 cows $50,
                                               state and co tax $4.45.

1888 - Tax List - J J Nettles - 2 wagons $25, 1 horse $50, 10 cows $50,
                                             6 hogs &18, state & co tax $2.82

1888 - Tax List - W L Nettles - state & co tax $3.30.

1889 - Tax List - D D Nettles - abs #264, J S Herring, 105 acres $200, total taxes $5.91.

1889 - Tax List - J J Nettles - 2 wagon's $10, 1 horse #25, 12 cows $48, 5 hogs $5, total taxes $2.58.

1889 - Tax List - W L Nettles - 1 horse $50, 20 cows $80, 20 hogs $20, total taxes $3.02.

1889 - Tax List - J W Nettles - 2 horses $40, 7 cows $28, total taxes $2.33.

**Note: 1892 - William LafFayette "Billy" Nettles, Sheriff, killed on duty, husband of Margarit Creed.

1896 - Tax List - 1897 - Tax List - Nettles J W - abs #647, N G Warnell HRS, 50 acres $100, 2 horses $50,
                                                                        5 cows $25, 6 hogs $10, all tax $3.77.

1896 - Tax List - Nettles D D - abs #273, A Hale HRS, 218 acres $220,
1896 - Tax List - Nettles D D - abs #264, J S Herring HRS, 84 acres $85, 2 horses $75, 10 cows $50,
                                               10 hogs $10, 1 wagon $35, all tax $6.06.

1897 - Tax List - Nettles J W - abs #321, D Morris HRS, 50 acres $100, 2 horses $25, 6 cows $30,
                                              6 hogs $10, all tax $3.51.

1897 - Tax List - Nettles D D - abs #273, A Hale HRS, 218 acres $220,
1897 - Tax List - Nettles D D - abs #264, J S Herring HRS, 200 acres $300, 4 horses $100, 10 cows $50,
                                               1 wagon $20, all tax $8.61.

1897 - Tax List - Nettles Mrs Margarit -  abs #264, J S Herring HRS, 12 1/2 $125, 2 horses $40, 12 cows $50,
                                                              10 hogs $15, all tax $2.25.

1897 - Tax List - Nettles J J - abs #275, R M Hamilton HRS, 120 acres $240, 2 horses $50,
                                             5 cows $30, all tax $3.64.

**Note - 1898 - Margarit M Creed Nettles wife of Wm L, dau of Chas & Susan Creed, departed this life.

1898 - Tax List - D D Nettles - abs #264, J S Herring HRS, 155 acres $200,
                                               abs #273, Ann Hale HRS, 218 acres $250, $240,
                                               3 horses $75, 17 cows $130, all taxes $9.11

1898 - Tax List - J J Nettles - abs #275, R B Hamilton HRS, 120 acres, 2 horses $50,
                                             6 cows $45,  all taxes $3.92

1898 - Tax List - Jno H Nettles - abs #264, J S Herring HRS, 121 1/4 $150, 2 horses $40,
                                                  8 cows $50, all taxes $2.35

1898 - Tax List - J W Nettles - abs #381?, D Morris HRS, 50 acres $100, 2 horses $20,
                                               4 cows $30, all taxes $3.71

1899 - Tax List - J W Nettles - abs #381, D Morris HRS, 50 acres $100, 1 wagon $12.
                                              2 horses $20, 5 cows $50, all taxes $3.91.

1899 - Tax List - D D Nettles - abs #264, J S Herring HRS, 200 acres $400, 1 wagon $15.
                                               abs #273, Ann Hale HRS, 214 acres $214,
                                               3 horses $100, 18 cows $180, all taxes $11.76

1899 - Tax List - Johnnie Nettles - abs #273, Ann Hale HRS, 121 acres $242, 1 wagon $20.
                                                     2 horses $50, 9 cows $90, all taxes $5.87.

1899 - Tax List - J J Nettles - abs #275, R H Hamilton, 120 acres $240,
                                             4 horses $40, 5 cows $50, all taxes $5.28.

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Book 6, Page 314 - Wm L Nettles to Chas Creed, John P Creed, & D D Nettles -
                             J S Herring HRS - Wm & Margaret - 4 Jun 1887.

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Deeds                       Return Main Deed Index

Deed - Book 6 - Page 314/315 - ???? acres - $20.00

W. L. Nettles & Wife
to 
John P. Creed

The State of Texas
County of Bowie

          Know all men by these
          Presents that we William L.
Nettles and Wife of the said William L. Nettles
of the County of Bowie and State of Texas for
and in Consideration of the sum of Twenty Dollars
to us in hand the Receipt whereof is hereby, acknowledged
here this day  bargain, sold, Transferred, and conveyed 
and by these Presents, do sell bargain transfer, and 
convey unto Charles Creed, John P. Creed and D. D. Nettles
of same residence, the following described tract or 
parcel of land to wit;-  all our individual undivided 
interest Claim or ???? that we have in the Ann 
Hale, and the John S. Herring surveys of Land lying
(and being) in Bowie County State of Texas, together 
with all and singular the Rights members, and appur-
tenances hereto belonging to have and to Hold the same
Unto them the said Charles Creed, John P. Creed, and D. D.
Nettles their heirs and assigns, in fee simple forever, and
We William L. Nettles and Margarit Nettles do
hereby bind ourselves Heirs Executors and Administrators
to warrant and defend all and singular the said premises
unto the Charles Creed, John P. Creed, and D. D. Nettles
their Heirs and assigns against the Lawful, Claim
or Claims of all persons Claiming or to Claim 
the same or any part thereof this the 4 day of June 
A.D. 1887.
                                       Signed:   W. L. Nettles
                                                     Margarit Nettles
The State of Texas 
County of Bowie
          Before S. P. Parker a Notary
          Public in and for Bowie 
County Texas on this day personally appeared W. L. 
Nettles known to me to be the person whose names is subscribed
to the foregoing instrument acknowledged under oath ????
be executing the same for the purposes, and Considerations
therein Stated.  Given under my hand and seal 
of office this the 4th of June A.D. 1887
                                      Signed: S. P. Parker
                                      Notary Public, B. C. T.
The State of Texas
County of Bowie
          Before me S. P. Parker a Notary
          Public in and for Bowie County
appeared Margarit Nettles wife of William Nettles
parties to the Deed or Conveyance bearing even date and
hereto attached, who having been examined by me privately
and and apart from her Husband, and Having the
same fully explained to her, acknowledged the same 
to be her act and Deed and declared she had willingly
signed and delivered the same and she wished not 
to retract it. To all of which I hereby Certify by
Setting My hand officially with the seal of my office
this 4th day of June A.D. 1887
                                         Signed: S. P. Parker
                                                     B. C. T.
Recorded Sept 8th 1891
                                        Signed: W. H. Elliott, Co Clk.
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NETTLES CREEK - Redwater Bowie Co TX

Was driving on US Hwy 67 through Redwater Bowie Co TX, and saw a bridge crossing, named "NETTLES CREEK", and wondered which Nettles this could have been named after, went directly to the Texarkana Main Library, and couldn't find anything, and neither could the Librarian. I emailed Glenn Thrapp, of Redwater, as he is very knowledgeable about the Redwater area: This is what he had to say:

"Hi Mike, 

On the subject of Nettles Creek, you went to the wrong place for information. The second road east of Nettles Creek is CR.1214, 1 mile north is where the Thrapps live. That's where information is kept. The public library is useless. Pat Boone in Houston would be your source for Nettles information. Not sure how the names were selected for the 2 creeks just east of Redwater. Nettles Creek begins in Elliott Lake & the other creek is named Elliott. 

The Whites owned land from west of Redwater High School to Cr. Rd. 1214."

Glenn Thrapp

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William John H Emma Charlie Myrtle Dora Eddie Bessie
John's Records
Son of William & Margarit (Creed) Nettles

John Howard Nettles
Born: 15 Jan 1877 Redwater Bowie Co TX 
Died: 8 Nov 1949 Texarkana Bowie Co TX

Buried: Redwater Cemetery Redwater Bowie Co TX

 Married:  19 Apr 1911 Bowie Co TX

Birdie May Kenney 
(dau of Joseph T & Mollie [Guthrie] Kenney)
 Born: 10 Feb 1891 TX 
Died: 6 Jun 1961 Bowie Co TX
Buried: Redwater Cemetery Redwater Bowie Co TX 

Known Children: 8
Children of John & Birdie
 Lena Marie Nettles
b.  22 Mar 1912 Redwater Bowie Co TX
d. 19 Apr 1995 Texarkana Bowie Co TX
 buried: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX

m. 21 Dec 1937 Miller Co AR
Tommie William "Jack" Vaughn
 (son of Thomas & & Birdie [Webb] Vaughn)
 b. 8 Nov 1915 TX
 d. 3 Sep 1938 Bowie Co TX
 buried: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX

Known Children: 1
Jacque "Jackie" Marie Vaughn b. 1938 d. 1938

  Johnnie Udell Nettles
b. 17 Jan 1914 Redwater Bowie Co TX
d. 25 Aug 1993 Texarkana Bowie Co TX
 buried: Hillcrest Cem Bowie Co TX

 m. abt 1940 Bowie Co TX
Mary Jo Vaught
 (dau of Isaac W & Rilla [Strickland] Vaught)
b. 24 Nov 1919
d. 10 Apr 1992
 buried: Hillcrest Cem Bowie Co TX
Known Children: 4
Dell Freida, Joseph "Joe" Kenney,
Johnnie Paul, Mary Ann Nettles		 Lovina Bell Nettles
b. 6 Jun 1916 Bowie Co TX
d. 3 Feb 1999 Memphis Shelby Co TN
buried: Unkn

m. abt 1934
James Ezra Brewer
b. abt 1914
d. Unkn
buried: Unkn

Known Children: 2
Barbara Ruth Moone b.  1935 TN
Betty Katherin Lorenze b. 1937 TN
 Bennie Eugene Nettles
b. 29 Oct 1918 Redwater Bowie Co TX
d. 7 Jun 1978 Texarkana Miller Co AR
Obit No. vol 1 - pg 1492
 buried: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX
Obit: NETTLES, Bennie Eugene 1 1492

m. 1st: abt 1941 TX
Nancy Florine Vaughn
(dau of Thomas & Birdie [Webb] Vaughn)
b. 2 Oct 1924 Winona Smith Co TX
d. 12 Sep 1960 Texarkana Bowie Co TX
 buried: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX
Known Children: 5
Howard Thomas, Unkn D,
Nancy Jean, Sarah Beth Nettles

2nd m. abt 1951 TX
Hazel Beatrice Knighten
 (dau of James W & Beller [?] Knighten)
 b. 24 Mar 1918 Eris LA
d. 13 Feb 1987 TX
Obit No. vol 1 - pg529
 buried: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX
Known Children: 2
Bennie Ray & Brendy Kay

Obit: NETTLES, Hazel Beatrice 1 529
 Margaret Mae Nettles
b. 27 Apr 1921 Redwater Bowie Co TX
d. 22 Feb 2002 Maud Bowie Co TX
 bu. Hillcrest Cem Bowie Co TX

m. abt 1940 TX
Henry Lee Fischer
 (son of Alonzo C "Lonnie" & Katie [Hunt] Fischer)
 b. 16 Feb 1921 Bowie Co TX
d. 7 Jul 1978 Maud Bowie Co TX
 bu. Hillcrest Cem Bowie Co TX

Known Children: 2 
Margaret Lee, & Janis (Janice) Carol

 Dorothy Jo Nettles
b. 21 May 1924 Redwater Bowie Co TX
d. 27 Oct 2004 Terrell Kaufman Co TX
 bu: Locust Grove Cem Kaufman Co TX

m. 6 Jun 1942 Miller Co AR
Ira Winford Click
 (son of James Charles & Rosie Sybil [Hewitt] Click)
(WWII Vet - US Army)
b. 10 Nov 1921 Terrell Kaufman Co TX
 d. 6 Jan 1962 Huntsville Walker Co TX
 bu: Locust Grove Cem Terrell Kaufman Co TX

Known Children: 9
Charles Winford, Linda Jean, Johnny Royce,
Dorothy Evon, Ronald Dell, Larry Dean Sr,
Peggy Sue, Bennie Lee, Jerry Glen
 Gwendolyn Jean Nettles
b. 18 May 1927 Redwater Bowie Co TX
d. 3 Jan 1984 Atlanta Cass Co TX
bu: Chapelwood Cem Bowie Co TX

m. 6 Mar 1948 Hernando DeSoto Co MS
Rev Leland Otis Maxey
(son of William M & Beulah [McMillen] Maxey)
b. 17 Jul 1928 Ecru Pontotoc Co or Union Co MS
 (Obit says Ecru - 1930 1yr old Union Co MS)
d. 11 Jan 2006 Texarkana Miller Co AR
bu: Chapelwood Cem Bowie Co TX

Known Children: 3 
Deborah Joyce "Debbie", Leland Edward "Eddy", Daniel Howard "Danny".
Leland 2nd m. abt 1986 TX
Pauline Taylor
b. Unkn  d. bef 2006 - buried: Unkn - Children: Unkn

 Mary Alice Nettles
b. 26 Feb 1929 Redwater Bowie Co TX
d. 9 May 1999 Nashville Davidson Co TN
 (SSN Residences: Bellevue, & Nashville Davidson Co TN)
bu: Unkn

m. 1st: abt 1946
Mike Howard Williams
b. 1924  d. Unkn bu: Unkn
known Children: 1 - Michael b. abt 1948 (Olive Branch MS)

m. 2nd: abt 1947
Walter Knapp
b. abt 1925 d. Unkn bu: Unkn
Known Children: 1 - Mike Knapp  (maybe from 1st marriage)
[Walter may have adopted Mike and gave him his surname?]
 Berdie "Birdia" Faye Nettles
b. 7 Feb 1933 Redwater Bowie Co TX
d. Living 2004 Redwater Bowie Co TX
buried: will be with dbl with hushand in the future...

m. abt 1846 Bowie Co TX
Charles Edwin "Sonny" Covington
(son of William Fletcher & Hester Edwina [Stuart] Covington)
b. 3 Aug 1931 Texarkana Bowie Co TX
d. 28 Oct 2004 Texarkana Bowie Co TX
buried: Hillcrest Cem Texarkana Bowie Co TX

Known Children: 1
Gary Mitchell "Mitch" Covington
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Obituary:

Charles Edwin Covington

Texarkana Gazette: News and Classifieds From Texarkana, Texas/Arkansas

Deaths - Nov. 2 Tuesday, November 2, 2004 9:07 AM CST

Charles Edwin "Sonny" Covington, 73, of Texarkana, Texas, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, in a local hospital. Mr. Covington was born Aug. 3, 1931, in Texarkana. He was a retired fire chief for Day & Zimmermann at Lone Star Ammunition Plant, charter member of Texarkana Elks Lodge 2771, a member of First United Methodist Church and an Air Force veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Birdia Nettles Covington of Texarkana; one son and daughter-in-law, Mitch and Lynn Covington of Texarkana; two grandsons, Scott and Nick Covington of Texarkana; and a number of other relatives.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Hillcrest Memorial Park with the Rev. Leland Maxey officiating. Burial will be under direction of Texarkana Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family will be at 1606 Rosewood St., Texarkana, Texas. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity.

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1903 Bowie Co Poll TAX 14th prec.

name            age race yrs in tx yrs in co. occ.
J. H.  Nettles 26  W    26         26           Farmer
C. R. Nettles 34  W    23         23           Farmer

1904 Bowie Co Poll TAX
 
name            age race yrs in tx yrs in co. occ.
C. R. Nettles 24  W    24        24            ?
J. H.  Nettles 28  W    28        28            Farmer

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Census Records:

1880 Bowie Co Fed Census Precinct 1 

NETTLES, W L - 26YRS OLD FARMER BORN AL DAD AL MOM AL
MARGARET 23 WIFE TX IRELAND SC (Susan White)
W. W.            04 SON TX
J. (John)         03 SON TX
EMMA L.      01 DAU TX
NOTE: William Nettles is living next door to his father and mom in the 1880 census, and a brother, also living with his brother D.D. (Doak) family is a John Creed, son of Patrict Creed, decd).

1900 census pricinct 2 Bowie Co Living with as a BOARDER:
ROBINSON THOS H AND FAMILY....

JOHN H NETTLES BOARDER M W 33 S TX  AL TX

1910 Bowie Co TX Census page 220a sheet no. 9a Prec #2 

169 - 170
Living with a family of Harrisons:
Nettles, John H Boarder m w 33 TX AL TX
170 - 171
Nettles, Chas R     head m w 29 TX AL TX
Hattie                     wife f  w 23 AL AL AL
William C               son m w 02 TX TX AL

1920 Bowie Co Census - Precinct 5 - sheet 5a -  217a 
ed Jan 1920 by J L McClosley

83 - 87
NETTLES, JOHN H  HEAD M W 42 M TX AL TX FARMER
BIRDIA, MAY          WIFE  F  W 28 M TX TX TX
LENA L                      DAU F  W 07 M TX TX TX
JOHNSON ODELL     SON M W 05 S  TX TX TX 
LAVINA BELL           DAU F  W 03 S  TX TX TX 3yrs 6 mo old
BRENNEN                 SON M  W 01 S TX TX TX 1 yr 2 mo old

1930 Bowie Co Census 
Justice Precinct # 5 Sheet No #14a Stamped page 158
ED Dist 19-28 ED date May 02, 1930 by Bryan Braley 

260 - 267
Nettles, John H head M W 53 M 34 TX AL TX
Birdie M           wife  F W 39 M 20 TX TX TX
Lena                 dau   F W 18 S           same
Udell                son  M W 16 S 
Lovina              dau  F W 14 S
Bennie              son M W 11 S
Margrett           dau  F W 08 S
Dorthy Jo         dau  F W 06 S
Mary A            dau  F W 2/12 S
Gwindolan       dau  F W 3 9/12 S

1940 Census Bowie Co TX JP #5 Hwy 67 Page 566
              ED dis 19-32 sh#2B Page by Lee R Harland

35 - 35                                                (C R son of Wm L & Margarit Nettles)
Nettles, C R head m w 59 m no 6 6 TX where 1935 same place
Hattie          wife  f  w 52 m no 7 7  ?
Claude W      son m w 32  s no 7 7 TX

36 - 36
Nettles, S G  head m w 45 m no ? ? TX where 1935 same place (son of Doak Nettles)
Ummmye      wife  f  w 41 m no      AR
Anita              dau  f  w 17  s           AR
Bennie J         dau  f  w 15  s           TX
Stanley Jr        son m w 14  s           TX
Ruth               dau  f  w 13  s           TX
Wanda            dau  f  w 11  s           TX

38 - 38  John Howard Nettles Family         (JH son of Wm L & Margarit Nettles)
Nettles, J H head M W 63 M no 7 7     TX where 1935 same place
Birdie           wife  F W 49 M no 7 7      TX do
Lovina Bell   dau  F W 23  S no  h4 30  TX do
Bennie          son M W 22  S no  h1 09  TX do
Margurette   dau  F W 18  S no  h4 30  TX do
Dortha Jo     dau  F W 15  S yes h2 10 TX  do
Gwendolyn    dau F W 12  S yes 5 5     TX  do
Mary Alyse    dau F W 10  S yes 4 4     TX  do
Birdia Fay      dau F W 07  S yes 0 -     TX  do

39-39
Nettles J U head M W 26 M no no   7  7  TX where 1935 same place (son of J H Nettles)
Mary Jo      wife F  W 20 M no no h3 20 TX  do

40 - 40
Nettles, H P head M W 42? Wd no h4 30 TX do                             (son of Doak Nettles)

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1903 Bowie Co Poll TAX

name age race yrs in tx yrs in co. occ.

J. H. Nettles 26 W 26 26 Farmer

C. R. Nettles 34 W 23 23 Farmer

1904 poll tax

C. R. Nettles 24 W 24 24 ?

J. H. Nettles 28 W 28 28 Farmer

 

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William John H Emma Charlie Myrtle Dora Eddie Bessie
Records of Emma Nettles Obituary of Robert Kelly About Mr Robert Kelly
Daughter of William & Margarit (Creed) Nettles

The Family of:

Emma Lessie Nettles
Born: 12 Dec 1878 Redwater Bowie Co TX 
Died: 26 May 1960 Jonesboro Jackson Parish LA

buried: Jonesboro Cemetery Jonesboro Jackson Parish LA

Robt. Married 2nd Emma: 24 Mar 1901 Redwater Bowie Co TX

Children of Robert and Emma: (6)

 Robert Toombs Kelly 
(son of James R Kelly, CSA)
Obituary
Born: 23 Sep 1864 Monroe Walton Co GA 
Died: 21 Nov 1924 New Orleans Orleans Parish LA
 buried: Jonesboro Cemetery Jonesboro Jackson Parish LA

Robt. Married 1st: 22 Dec 1895 Union County Arkansas (Chessie)
 Chessie Kelley
(dau of William M & Anna Kelley)
Born: Unkn
Died: Unkn
Buried: Unkn 
Child of Robert & Chessie: (1)
 Children of Robert & Emma
 Myrtle Ophilla Kelly
Born: 23 Dec 1901 Minden Webster Parish LA
Died: 13 Nov 1969 Winnfield Winn Parish LA
Buried: Garden of Memories Cem Winn Parish LA
Obituary
Married: 3 Jun 1924
James Calander Long
(son of Charles F & Elizabeth M [Smith] Long)
 WWI & WWII Draft Cards

Born: 2 Oct 1897 Winnfield Winn Parish LA
Died. 24 Oct 1967 Winnfield Winn Parish LA
Buried: Garden of Memories Cem Winn Parish LA
Obituary

Known Children: 2
Jimmie Demorris Long, Elton Kelly Long

  ILa Mae Kelly
Born: 15 Feb 1904 Minden Webster Parish LA
Died: 9 Feb 1981 Mandeville St
Tammany Parish LA
Buried: Jonesboro Cem Jackson Parish LA

Married: Unkn date
Homer Franklin Rockhold
(Veteran: Sgt US Army WW I)
(son of Samuel J Sr & Hattie M Rockhold)
Born: 10 May 1898 Jonesboro Jackson Parish LA
Died: 14 Apr 1974 New Orleans NO Parish LA
Buried: Jonesboro Cem Jackson Parish LA

Known Children: 3
Dorothy Elaine, Nelda Jeannette, Sandra

  Robert Frederick Kelly
Born: 8 Mar 1907 Jonesboro Jackson Parish LA
Died: 7 Dec 1947 Booneville Logan Co AR
Buried: Jonesboro Cem Jackson Parish LA
Obituary
 


Jonesboro Cemetery
 Willis Howard Kelly
Born: 7 Dec 1909 Jonesboro Jackson Parish LA
Died: 5 Mar 1929 Jonesboro Jackson Parish LA
Buried: Jonesboro Cem Jackson Parish LA
Obituary


Jonesboro Cemetery

 Mildred Lessie Kelly 
Born: 19 Sep 1911 Jonesboro LA 
Died: 26 Jan 2002 Houston TX
Buried: Rock Garden of Forest Park Lawndale
Houston TX
Obituary

Married: 25 May 1929
 Andrew Sampson Holliday 
Born: 4 Feb 1905/2 Feb 1902? Beaumont TX 
Died: 28 Apr 1984 Jonesboro LA
Buried: Rock Garden of Forest Park Lawndale
Houston TX

Children: (1) Mrs Pat Boone
(Go to Pat's family)

 Rufus Warner Kelly
WWII Veteran
Born: 24 May 1915 Jonesboro Jackson Parish LA
Died: 7 Aug 1997 Panghum White Co AR
Buried: Unkn
McEuen Funeral Chapel Searcy White Co AR
Last Residence: Paron Saline Co AR
Obituary

Married: Unkn date
Lucille L Langston
Born: 3 Sep 1916 LA
Died: 23 Jun 2005 Lawrenceville Gwinnett Co GA
Buried: Unkn

Known Children: 5
Richard, Marguerite, Michael Langston,
Patrick Creed, Roberta Lee.
 Child of Robert and Chessie
Jimmie Kelly
Born: 14 Nov 1901
Died: 4 Feb 1985
Buried: Tidwell Landing Cem Sharp Town La Salle Parish LA

Married: 24 Feb 1918
Henry Enoch Whatley
Born: 16 Jul 1897
Died: 26 Jan 1967
Buried: Tidwell Landing Cem Sharp Town La Salle Parish LA

Known Children: 3
Robert Enoch, Minnie E, Louise M.

Jimmie m. 2nd: Unkn date
Unkn Strozier

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 Child of Andrew S & Mildred L Holiday

Mrs. Pat H (Kelly) Boone
 (dau of Andrew & Mildred [Kelly] Holiday)
Living

Married: 
Robert Lee Boone
(son of Ernest James & Viola [Byrd] Boone)
Born: 14 Jan 1931 Shreveport Caddo Parish LA
Died: 20 Apr 2001 Houston Harris Co TX
Buried: Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery Houston TX

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Burial Site of Robert T & Emma Kelly
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1920 Census Rapides Parish LA                                                      UP^
Samuel Rockhold head M 45 AR
Nettie                    wife F  38 LA
Henry J                 son M 23 LA
 Homer F                son M 21 LA
Mary                     dau  F  18
Roy E                    son M 16
Curtis                    son M 14
Manaen                son M 12
Samuel                  son M 10
William                  son M 08
Helen                     dau  F 05
Jack                       son M 03 1mo
Nathanel        brother M 38 LA

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 Homer F Rockhold head M 32 LA
Ila M                        wife F  26 LA
Dorothy                    dau  F  05 LA
Helda J                     dau  F  03 LA

1940 Census Jonesboro Ward2 Jackson Parish LA
 Homer F Rockhold head M 42 LA
Ila Mae                     wife F 36 LA
Dorothy                     dau F 15 LA
Nell                           dau  F 13 LA
 
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Robert F & Willis H Kelly buried here with Parents 
Jonesboro Cemetery Jackson Parish LA >>>
 Robert F & Willis H Kelly buried here with Parents
<<<  Jonesboro Cemetery Jackson Parish LA
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Census Records:

1900 Bowie Co Fed census Precinct 2 South of TP RR 

All of William Nettles children were living with Son, John Nettles in 1900.
440-431
Nettles,  John (Head)     male  son born Jan  1877 23yrs S born TX  AL TX Farmer
Emma    Sister             female dau born Dec 1879 21yrs S born TX     ditto down
Charlie   brother            male  son born Dec 1880 19yrs S born TX
Myrtle    sister             female  dau born Sep 1883 16yrs S born TX
Dora      sister             female dau born Aug 1885 14yrs S born TX
Eugene   brother           male  son born Mar 1888 12yrs S born TX
Bessie    sister            female dau born Jan   1891 09yrs S born TX  

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1905 - Land Transaction:  R T Kelly & Wife Emma

Bowie County Texas Deed Books

Book 43, page 186 - R T Kelly & wife Emma to Redwater Oil & Mining Co.-
$5.00 - 80 acres known as John Creed tract - 50 acres of D Morris HRS
& 30 acres of T W Walker HRS- 1 mile N of Redwater - 24 Feb 1905.

 Obituary

"R. T. Kelly, one of Jonesboro's leading business men, died Friday morning at 5 o'clock at a
sanitarium in New Orleans after an illness of several weeks. The sudden illness and taking of Mr.
Kelly was a great shock to his many friends. He was one of the best liked and highly esteemed
men in our city.

Mr. Kelly came to Jonesboro 18 years ago, and for a time held a responsible position with the
Tremont Lumber Co., and later engaging in the mercantile business. His genial spirit being
proverbial among all with whom he came in contact. As a citizen, he was ever progressive and
lert to the best interest of the community.

Mr. Kelly was taken ill about five weeks ago, and went to New Orleans where he was under the
care of specialists. A brave fight was made to restore his health, but science could not cope with
nature, and on Wednesday the attending physicians wired Mrs. Kelly, who had returned home a
few days before when seemingly Mr. Kelly was much improved, that Mr. Kelly would not survive
but a few hours. Mrs. Kelly motored to Alexandria to catch a train, so that no time would be lost in
reaching his bedside, and was with him until the end came.

Services were held at the First Baptist Church at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. A. N. Murray
officiating, after which interment was made in the Jonesboro Cemetery.

The services were largely attended, attesting the popularity of the deceased, and his grave was
covered with numerous floral offerings, the final tribute of a host of friends. In addition to his
widow, the deceased is survived by seven children: Mrs. Jimmie Whatley, Trout, LA., Mrs. Myrtle
Long, Joyce, AL., Mrs. Ila Mae Rockhold, Alexandria, and Robert, Willis, Mildred and Rufus Kelly.
One brother, R. F. Kelly, Monroe Ga., and Mrs. Sadie Queen, of Monroe, Ga.

Provide by:
Mrs Pat Boone

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 About Mr. Robert Kelley

     Mr. Kelly was fifty-eight years old, born in Monroe, Ga., where he spent his boyhood days. His
father was a Confederate soldier, and was killed in the battle of Seven Pines, Va., and his mother
joined him in the Great Beyond, a few years later.

     Everyone in the community has been touched with grief at the passing of Mr. Kelly, and every
heart goes out in sympathy to the grief stricken family."
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     R. T. Kelly was diagnosed with pernicious anemia. After his first blood transfusion he responded
but died after the second. Family members speculate that his blood type may have been A
negative. Three known children and several grandchildren and great grandchildren share this
blood type. His illness was not considered leukemia, however two of children with this rare blood
type developed leukemia.

    Regarding Robert's actual age, he was 60 years of age when he died, not 58. His father, James R.
Kelly, died in May 1864 and Robert was born in September of that year. Census records and
Confederate service data confirm that this was the year of his birth. Please note that James was
AWOL in January and February, 1864.

    Daughter Mildred Holliday said, "When Papa first met Momma he told her that he was a 34 year
old widower with a small daughter. Perhaps he thought she would think he was too old if she knew
his correct age. So I guess he had to stick with his story." Son Rufus Kelly agreed with family
members that both his father's known age and tombstone birth date were incorrect.

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Mrs Pat Boone

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Robert Kelly

"Reprint from Jackson Parish Louisiana Historical Book, published date unknown."

"R T. Kelly and wife Emma, with three children, Jimmie, Myrtle and Ila Mae settled in Jonesboro,
Louisiana in March 1906, coming to this town from Redwater, Texas.

He was employed by the Tremont Lumber Company in the Planer Mill Department. After the mill
ceased operation in 1915, Bob and Jim W. Hammett and Lynn Atkins established a general
mercantile store where is now the Key Note Cafe. Later the firm became known as Atkins, Kelly
and Poole, after J. E. Poole, brought Mr. Hammett's interest in the Store.

In 1920, the property where the Popular Price Store and the Wholesale Automotive Parts is now
located, was bought from John Templeton, and the store became know as Kelly and Atkins. At
that time the Livery Stable was located next door, where Gatlin-McDonald Chevrolet Company is
now located.

He remained in business until his death in November 1924, at which time he was survived by is
wife Emma, and seven children, Mrs. Jimmie Whatley of Trout, Louisiana, Mrs. J. C. Long of
Joyce, Louisiana, Mrs. Homer Rockhold of Alexandria, Louisiana, Robert, Willis, Mrs. Mildred
Holliday and Rufus of Jonesboro.

Robert T. Kelly was active in the Civic Affairs of this Community, having being a member of the
Police Jury for several years and at one time Acting Mayor of Jonesboro."

Provide by:
Mrs Pat Boone

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 Obituary:

Willis "Willie" H Kelly

Jonesboro, La. — Willis H. Kelley [sic Kelly], 19 years old, son of Mrs. R. T. Kelly, died at his home here Tuesday after an illness at his home here Tuesday after an illness of several months. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon.

Besides his mother he is survived by four sisters, Miss Mildred Kelly and Mrs. Homer Rockhold of Jonesboro, Mrs. Jim Long of Winnfield, and Mrs. Jim Whatley of White Sulphur Springs, and two brothers, Robert Kelly and Rufus Kelly, both of Jonesboro.

Interment was in the Jonesboro Cemetery.

Published in The Winn Parish Enterprise, March 14, 1929

 
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  Obituary:

Mildred Lessie Holiday Kelly

Holliday, Mildred Kelly "Mimi"

A memorial service for MILDRED "MIMI" KELLY HOLLIDAY, 90, of Houston, Texas, who died on January 26, 2002, will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, with Rev. Carol Bruse officiating. Mrs. Holliday was born on December 19, 1911, in Jonesboro, Louisiana, to Robert T. and Emma Nettles Kelly. She attended the University of Houston and had a successful career as an employment counselor. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling, gardening, card games with friends, and spending time with family. She was a member of the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church and the Memorial Drive Townhomes Ladies Association, and she was active in her AARP chapter, making bibs and knitting lap robes for the Veterans Hospital. Mimi was a loving and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She is survived by a daughter, Pat Holliday Boone; grandchildren: Melanie Elliott and husband, Mark; Dr. Russell Boone and wife, Mimi; Forrest Boone and wife, Tracy; six great-grandchildren: Ryan, Katie and Adam Boone; Samantha Scioneaux; and Maxwell and Olivia Boone. A private graveside service will be held at the rock garden of Forest Park Lawndale. Friends who wish to make a donation in Mimi's memory may do so to a charity of their choice.
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 Obituary:

Rufus W "Rip" Kelly

PANGBURN -- Rufus W. "Rip" Kelly, 82, died August 7, 1997. He was a veteran of WWII, member of First Baptist Church of Pangburn, VFW, and American Legion. He retired as general manager at Vickers in Searcy; after he retired he was consultant with Universal Nolin in Conway.

Mr. Kelly was instrumental in starting the Good Samaritan House in Searcy and was on the board of directors of Wilbur D. Mills Treatment Center, a volunteer at the Dept. of Human Services and Literacy Program.

Survivors: his wife, Lucille Kelly of Pangburn; son, Richard W. Kelly of Little Rock; twin sons -- Michael L. Kelly of Indianapolis, Ind., Patrick C. Kelly of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters -- Marguerite Sutterfield of Pangburn, Roberta Hotaling of Ithaca, N.Y.; sister, Mildred K. Holliday of Houston, Texas; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Services will be 11 a.m. today, August 9, at McEuen Funeral Chapel in Searcy.

Published in The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, August 9, 1997 
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 Obituary:

Robert F Kelly

Funeral services for Robert Kelly, 40, brother of Mrs. Jim Long of Winnfield, were held at the Jonesboro Baptist Church at two o'clock Monday afternoon, December 8, with the Rev. Buckner, Baptist pastor, and Rev. McKnight, Methodist minister, officiating. Burial was in the Jonesboro Cemetery under direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Mr. Kelly passed away at the State Sanitarium in Boonville, Arkansas, on Saturday, December 6, after an illness of three years.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. R. T. Kelly of Jonesboro; four sisters, Mrs. Henry Whatley of Jena, Mrs. Homer Rockhold and Mrs. Sam Holliday of Jonesboro; and Mrs. Jim Long of Winnfield; and one brother, Rufus Kelly of Jonesboro.

Those from Winnfield who attended the funeral services were Mrs. A. L. Sikes, Mrs. Harvey Rhymes, Miss Osena Noah, Clinton W. Allen, Mrs. C. W. llen, Billy Howard, Mrs. W. L. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maxey, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Long, and Elton Long.

Published in The Winn Parish Enterprise, December 18, 1947
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 Obituary:

Mytle O Kelly Long

Mrs. Myrtle O. Long, 67, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 1969 in a hospital here after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Minden and a resident of Winnfield for many years. She was the widow of the late Jim Long and a retired revenue deputy for the state.

Survivors include a son, Elton Long of Fork, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. Jimmy D. Broussard of Levelland, Texas; a brother, Rufus W. Kelly of Minden; three sisters, Mrs. Ila Rockhold of Jonesboro, Mrs. Jimmy Whatley of Jena, Mrs. Mildred Holliday of Houston, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas Cox officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Virgil Tharpe, Marvin Harrell, Woodrow Gough, Dalton Martin, Laurie Mercer, and Jack Henderson.

Published in The Winn Parish Enterprise News-American, November 20, 1969 

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 Obituary:

James Calander Long hunband of Myrtle Kelly

Published in The Winn Parish Enterprise News-American,
October 26, 1967 

Funeral services for James C. "Jim" Long, 70 year old Winnfield retired barber, died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, October 24, 1967, in a local hospital, were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.

Rev. Robert Gage assisted by William H. Luck, officiated at the services. Burial was in Garden of  Memories Cemetery.

Mr. Long was a member of a prominent Winn Parish family, a cousin of the late Govs. Huey P. Long and Earl K. Long and an uncle of Congressman Speedy O. Long. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle K. Long, one son, Elton Long of Baltimore, Maryland, one daughter, Mrs. Jimmy D. Broussard of Levelland, Texas; three brothers, Parker and Oscar Long of Winnfield and FelixLong of Tullos; one sister, Mrs. David Nugent of Pineville; and three grandchildren.

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William John H Emma Charlie Myrtle Dora Eddie Bessie
Charlie & Hattie's Records
Son of William & Margarit (Creed) Nettles

Charlie Ross Nettles
Born: 12 Dec 1880 Bowie Co TX 
Died: 1 Mar 1945 Redwater Bowie Co TX

 buried: Hillcrest Cemetery Texarkana Bowie Co TX

  Married:  16 Dec 1906 Bowie Co TX
Hattie (Ethel) Estelle Fischer 
Born: 1 Dec 1886 AL
Died: 7 May 1974 Redwater Bowie Co TX

 buried: Hillcrest Cemetery Texarkana Bowie Co TX

Known Children 1 - Claude W Nettles

Claude William Nettles 
(US AAF WWII)
Born: 22 Sep 1907 Bowie Co TX
 Died: 9 Apr 1974
buried: Hillcrest Cemetery Texarkana Bowie Co TX

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 Census Records:

1900 Bowie Co Fed census Precinct 2 South of TP RR 

All of William Nettles children were living with Son, John Nettles in 1900.
440-431
Nettles,  John (Head)     male  son born Jan  1877 23yrs S born TX  AL TX Farmer
Emma    Sister             female dau born Dec 1879 21yrs S born TX     ditto down
Charlie   brother            male  son born Dec 1880 19yrs S born TX
Myrtle    sister             female dau born Sep 1883 16yrs S born TX
Dora      sister             female dau born Aug 1885 14yrs S born TX
Eugene   brother           male  son born Mar 1888 12yrs S born TX
Bessie    sister            female dau born Jan   1891 09yrs S born TX  

1910  Bowie Co TX Census page 220a sheet no. 9a Prec #2

169 - 170
NETTLES, CHAS        HEAD   M W 29 TX AL TX
HATTIE                       WIFE     F W 23 AL AL AL
WILLIAM C                   SON   M W 02 TX TX AL

1920 Bowie Co Census - Precinct 5 - sheet 5a -Page 217a 
ED 6/7 Jan 1920 by J L McCloskey

81 - 85
NETTLES, CHARLEY ROSS HEAD M W 39 M TX AL TX
HATTIE E                               WIFE  F W 33 M AL GA GA
WILLIAM CLAUD                   SON M W 12  S TX TX AL

1930 Bowie Co Census Justice Precinct # 5 - Page 158 
ED Dist 19-28 ED date May 02, 1930 by Bryan Braley 

261 - 268
Nettles, Charlie R. head M W 49 M 26 TX AL TX
Hattie                    wife  F W 43 M 20 TX AL AL 
Claud                    son  M W 22 S      TX TX TX

1940 Census Bowie Co TX JP #5 Hwy 67 Page 566
              ED dis 19-32 sh#2B Page by Lee R Harland

35 - 35                      (C R son of Wm L & Margarit Nettles)
Nettles, C R head m w 59 m no 6 6 TX where 1935 same place
Hattie          wife  f  w 52 m no 7 7  ?
Claude W      son m w 32  s no 7 7 TX

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1903 Bowie Co Poll TAX 14th prec.

name            age race yrs in tx yrs in co. occ.
J. H.  Nettles 26  W    26         26           Farmer
C. R. Nettles 34  W    23         23           Farmer

1904 Bowie Co Poll TAX
 
name            age race yrs in tx yrs in co. occ.
C. R. Nettles 24  W    24        24            ?
J. H.  Nettles 28  W    28        28            Farmer

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William John H Emma Charlie Myrtle Dora Eddie Bessie
Daughter of William & Margarit (Creed) Nettles

Myrtle (Eva - Effie) Nettles
Born: 8 Sep 1884 Redwater  Bowie Co TX 
Died: 29 Jan 1964 Redwater Bowie Co TX

Buried: Redwater Cemetery Bowie Co TX

 

 Married:  28 Jul 1901 Bowie Co TX
James (Jim) Spencer 
Born: 19 Jun 1871 AL
Died: 8 Aug 1948 Redwater Bowie Co TX

 Buried: Redwater Cemetery Bowie Co TX
Known Children: 6
 Children of James & Myrtle
Ethel Lee "Annie" Spencer
b. 13 Jul 1903 Bowie Co TX
d. 16 Sep 1996 Marshall Harrison Co TX
bu: Eylau Cem Texarkana Bowie Co TX
m. 1st William H "Bill Presley - no children

m. 2nd 7 Jun 1920 Bowie Co TX
Lon "Lonnie" Dick Goodwin
b. 23 Apr 1892 TX
d. 3 Mar 1949 TX
bu: Eylau Cem Texarkana Bowie Co TX
Known Children: 2 - Perry, Myrllis		 John Murray "J" Spencer
b. 30 Sep 1907 Bowie Co TX
d. 6 Oct 1990 Redwater Bowie Co TX
bu: Unkn

m. abt 1923 Bowie Co TX
Opal Irene Cole
b. 16 Nov 1909 TX
d. 11 Jan 1988
bu: Chapelwood Cem Bowie Co TX

Known Children: 3 - Carrol, Winfred Morris, Melba

 Worth Manley Spencer
b. 23 Aug 1908 Bowie Co TX
d. 1 Nov 1977 Maud Bowie Co TX
buried: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX

m. 20 Aug 1937 Bowie Co TX
Gurlie Elizabeth Fowler
b. 16 May 1919 Bowie Co TX
d. Living
to be buried: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX
name and dob only - living

Known Children: 1 - Pamel Kay [Spencer] Rogers

 William Howard "Bill" Spencer
b. 19 Jun 1913 Bowie Co TX
d. 1 Feb 1971 Carthage Panola Co TX
bu: Chapelwood Cem Bowie Co TX

m. 14 Oct 1937
Hugh Lea Satterfield
b. 7 Jul 1919 Maud Bowie Co TX
d. 24 Sep 1990 Texarkana Miller Co AR
bu: Chapelwood Cem Bowie Co TX

Known Children: 3 - Wm, Jo, James

  Harold Wade Spencer
b. 30 Oct 1916 Bowie Co TX
d. 28 Sep 2004 Maud Bowie Co TX
bu: Chapelwood Cem Bowie Co TX

m. 1st: 11 Aug 1939 Miller Co AR
Dorothy Bernice Green
b. abt 1917  d. Unkn  bu: Unkn
Known Children: 4
Carolyn, Marilyn, Richard
m. 2nd: Unkn date
Syble "Silba" Laverne Hillis
Known Children: 2 - Glen, Sherry, Amanda

 Kenneth Spencer
 (of Sumter SC) 
 b. 1 Aug 1919 Redwater Bowie Co TX
d. 28 Jan 2007 Sumter SC
bu: Evergreen Memorial Park Cem Sumter SC

m. Unkn date
Doris Louise Cotham
b. 30 May 1919 Ratone Colfax Co NM
d. 27 May 2010 Sumter Co SC
bu: Evergreen Memorial Park Cem Sumter SC

Known Children: 2 - Unkn, Kenneth
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 Worth & Gurlie     UP^
Eylau Cemetery - Bowie County Texas
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Texarkana Gazette:
News and Classifieds From Texarkana, Texas/Arkansas

Obituaries

Deaths - Sept 30

Thursday, September 30, 2004 9:33 AM CDT

HAROLD SPENCER

Harold Wade Spencer, 87, of Maud, Texas, died Tuesday,
Sept. 28, 2004, at his home. Arrangements are pending with
Chapelwood Funeral Home.

Harold Wade Spencer, age 87 died Tuesday, September 28,2004 at home in Maud, Texas. The fifth of six children, Harold was born October 30,1916 in the Minton community in Bowie County to James and Myrtle Nettles Spencer. Harold served with the Civilian Conservation Corps as a young man and was later employed by the Cotton Belt Railroad,Texas Liqour Control Board, Texas Travel Information Bureau, the Bowie County Sheriff's Office, Red River Arsenal, Day and Zimmermann and Lone Star Steel. Harold was actively involved in the local timber industry until his retirement. As a civic leader in Maud, Harold served as City Secretary, Trustee of the Maud Independent School District, and as president of  the Lions Club. He recieved the Maud FFA President's Gravel in 2001 in recognition of his community service. Harold was a member of the Hella Temple Shrine, Scottish Rite, a 32nd degree Mason of Maud Lodge 859, and recieved the Golden Trowel Award in 2001. Harold was a member and
faithful supporter of Maud United Methodist Church and belonged to the Maud Gun Club. Harold was preceaded in death by his brothers, Worth, Bill, and John Spencer; and his sister, Ethel Presley. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Spencer of Sumter, SC; his sister-in-law, Gurlie Spencer of Maud, Texas; and his loyal and compassionate brother-in-law, Dorman Green and wife Nancy of Texarkana. Harold was a loving father to his children, Carolyn Evans, Marilyn Blackman, Richard Spencer and Amanda Spencer; step-
children, Glen Obenoskey and Sherry Surratt; grandfather to Trey Evans, Jeremy Evans, and Kali Sommer and step-grandfather to Dillion and Deven Surratt and Fallon and Collin Obenoskey. He will be greatly missed by many other family members and friends. Harold spent his life putting others before himself and helping those in need. He will be remembered for his kindness, gentleness, generosity, and optimistic spirit. Even during the worst times, many will remember his claim that he was "never better". Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2,2004 at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens with the Revs. John Coleman and John Whisenant officiating. Burial will be under direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to Maud United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 599, Maud, Texas 75567.
Family Records

Census Records:

1900  Bowie Census 07-24b Prec #2 South of T&P RR

440-431
Nettles John head w m Jan 1877 23 TX AL TX same down
Emma          sister w f  Dec 1879 21
Charlie     brother w m Dec 1880 19
Myrtle         sister w f   Sep 1883 16
Dora           sister w f  Aug  1885 14
Eugene    brother w m Mar 1888 12
Bessie        sister w  f  Jan   1891 09

1920  Bowie Census TX Justice Prec #5 
                ED Dist #19 ED 28 Jun 1920 Page 12a
                by J L McCloskey
217 - 225
Spencer, Jim  head M W 48 M     AL AL AL Farming
Myrtle            wife   F W 36 M      TX AL TX 
Ethel               dau   F W  17  S       same down  
Many              son  M W 12  S
Worth             son  M W 10  S
William           son  M W 08  S
Harold            son  M W 2 2/12 S
Baby               son  M W 3/12    S   (Kenneth)
Ira           Nephew  M W 11?     S

1930  Bowie Census TX Justice Prec #5 
                ED Dist #29 ED 18 Apr 1930 Page 11a
                'Spencer Farm Road' by John L Carter
203 - 208
Spencer, Jim  head M W 58 M 31  AL AL AL
Myrtle             wife  F W 47 M 20   TX AL TX
Worth              son  M W 20  S        same down
William            son  M W 17  S
Harold             son  M W 13  S
Kenneth          son  M W 11  S

204 - 209
Spencer, Murray head M W 23 M 18 TX AL TX
Opal                      wife  F  W 20 M 15 TX TX TX
Murray                 son  M W 03  S       TX TX TX
Morris?                son  M W 01  S       TX TX TX

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William John H Emma Charlie Myrtle Dora Eddie Bessie
Dora's Records
Daughter of William & Margarit (Creed) Nettles

Dora Ophelia Nettles

Born: 21 Aug 1885 Redwater Bowie Co TX 
Died: 15 Nov 1969 Maud Bowie Co TX

buried: Hillcrest Cemetery Bowie Co TX

Known Children: Unkn

 Married:  10 Dec 1906 Bowie Co TX

James "Jim" Elliott 
(son of Samuel D & Nancy J [Woods] Elliiott)
(1910 Jim's parents living with Jim & Dora)
(Samuel living with Lupton family in 1850 Bowie Co)
 Born: 16 Feb 1875/77 Bowie Co TX
Died: 4 Aug 1945 Wamba Bowie Co TX

 buried: Hillcrest Cemetery Bowie Co TX

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Census Records:

1900 Bowie Co Fed census Precinct 2 South of TP RR 

All of William Nettles children were living with Son, John Nettles in 1900.
440-431
Nettles,  John (Head)     male  son born Jan  1877 23yrs S born TX  AL TX Farmer
Emma    Sister             female dau born Dec 1879 21yrs S born TX     ditto down
Charlie   brother            male  son born Dec 1880 19yrs S born TX
Myrtle    sister             female  dau born Sep 1883 16yrs S born TX
 Dora      sister             female dau born Aug 1885 14yrs S born TX
Eugene   brother           male  son born Mar 1888 12yrs S born TX
Bessie    sister            female dau born Jan   1891 09yrs S born TX  

1910  Bowie Co census Precinct 2 Redwater Village page 213
21-21
 Elliott, Jim head  M W 35 M 3   TX TN TN
Dora          wife  F  W 24 M 3   TX TX TX
Living with them are parents of Jim
Soin? B    father  M W 83 M 54 TN TN TN
Nancy J  mother  F  W 74 M 54 TN TN TN
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Marriage License & Certificate
of Dora & James Elliot

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William John H Emma Charlie Myrtle Dora Eddie Bessie
 Son of William & Margarit (Creed) Nettles

Eddie Eugene Nettles Sr
Born: 1 Mar 1888 Redwater Bowie Co TX 
Died: 28 Nov 1966 Temple Bell Co TX

buried: Hillcrest Cem Temple Bell Co TX
 

Married:  16 Jun 1912 Maud Bowie Co TX

Ludella (Ludie) Fischer 
(dau of William K & Lanora [Fomby] Fischer)
Born: 28 Aug 1889 Anniston Calhoun Co AL
 Died: 17 Mar 1973 Tyler Smith Co TX
 buried: Hillcrest Cem Temple Bell Co TX

Known Children: 6

Notes for Eddie Eugene Nettles:
E.E. Nettles was a ticket agent for the Cotton Belt Railroad and later president of the Kerens
National Bank, Kerens, TX from 1919-1935. After a move to Temple, TX, he was a land developer
and real estate agent. He and his family were members of the First Baptist Church of Temple.
Provide by:
Mrs Pat Boone
 Children of Eddie & Ludie
Eddie Eugene Nettles Jr
b. 26 Oct 1913 Kerens Navarro Co TX
d. 21 Oct 1970 Temple Bell Co TX
buried: Hillcrest Cem Temple Bell Co TX (Plot Sect#4)

m. 2 Jun 1933 Bell Co TX
Roy Lee Jones
(dau of Ellis Roy & Roxie Myrtle [Kyser] Jones)
b. 12 Oct 1915 Kerens Navarro Co TX
d. 19 Apr 1990 Bell Co TX
buried: Unkn

Known Children: 1 - Eddie H Nettles b. 1934

 Howard Ross Nettles
(Veteran WWII Army Airforce)
b. 6 Nov 1917 Kerens Navarro Co TX
d. 9 Aug 1962 Temple Bell Co TX
buried: Hillcrest Cem Temple Bell Co TX (Plot Sect#4)

m. 18 Dec 1936 Coriscana Navarro Co TX
Jo Lamone Coker
(Joe Leonare & Robbye Leola [Rutherford] Coker)
b. 10 Dec 1917 Navarro Bell Co TX
d. Unkn
buried: Unkn

Known Children: Unkn
 Nora Ruth Nettles
(dau of Eddie & Ludella [Fischer] Nettles)
b. 21 Aug 1920 Kerens Navarro Co TX
d. 26 Aug 1998 Temple Bell Co TX
buried: Killeen Memorial Park Cem Killeen Bell Co TX

m. 29 May 1938 Temple Bell Co TX
 Thomas Euel Wesson
(Veteran WWII, Korea, Vietnam)
 (son of Thomas Doyle & Fannie Fay [Sparks] Wesson)
b. 7 Dec 1918 Bell Co TX
d. 19 Feb 1997 Temple Bell Co TX
buried: Killeen Memorial Park Cem Killeen Bell Co TX		  Martha Janell (Nell) Nettles
b. 15 Aug 1926 Kerens Navarro Co TX
d. 6 Oct 1981 TX
buried: Hillcrest Cem Temple Bell Co TX (Plot Sect#4)

m. 31 Aug 1948 First Baptist Church Temple Bell Co TX
J D Reed
(son of Lala Reed)
b. 25 Aug 1929 Navarro Bell Co TX
d. Unkn
buried: Unkn

Known Children: Unkn
Anna Lou Nettles
b. 27 Jan 1929 Kerens Navarro Co TX
d. Unkn
buried: Unkn
(1998 - was living in Dallas TX)

m. 31 Aug 1948 First Baptist Church Temple Navarro Co TX
William Fred Walker
(son of Cecil Fred & Lelabelle Walker)?
b. abt 1925 AR? (15 Jul 1924)?
d. Unkn (20 Feb 1988)?
buried: Unkn (Houston Natl Cem Harris Co TX)?
AETM3C U S NAVY, Plot: J 288, bur. 02/25/1988?

Known Children: 2 - Wm David Walker & Martha Lou Walker

 Eula Nettles
b. Unkn
d. Unkn
bu: Unkn

m. Unkn Date
??  Wesson
b. Unkn
d. Unkn
bu: Unkn

Known Children: Unkn

Eula is listed as the Informent on
her Mothers Death Certificate, as "Daughter"
"Investigating"
Hill Crest Cemetery Temple Bell County Texas
 Eddie Nettles Sr h/o Ludella  >>       UP^
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UP^      Edward Eugene Nettles - Death Certificate     UP^

UP^     Ludella "Ludie" Fischer Nettles w/o Eddie - Death Certificate     UP^
 UP^     Eddie Nettles Jr     UP^
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UP^     Eddie Eugene Nettles Jr son  of  Eddie Sr & Ludie - Death Certificate     UP^


UP^     Howard Ross Nettles son of Eddie Sr & Ludie - Death Certificate     UP^
 Thomas Wesson h/o Nora  >>     UP^
 Thomas & Nora Nettles
 <<  Nora Nettles Wesson w/o Thomas   UP^
  Martha Nettles Reed     UP^
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William John H Emma Charlie Myrtle Dora Eddie Bessie
Bessie's Records
Daughter of William & Margarit (Creed) Nettles

Bessie Mae Nettles
Born: 13 Jan 1891 Redwater Bowie Co TX 
Died: 10 Jan 1956 New Orleans New Orleans Parish LA
  
buried: Greenlawn Memorial Park Natchez
Adams Co MS  Plot: Garden of Sharon

 

Married:  1 Apr 1907 Bowie Co TX
(31 Mar 1907 on Bowie Co Marriages)
 John Martin Taylor Sr
(son of Henry & Mary [Hornsby] Taylor)
 WWI Draft Card
 Born: 23 Aug 1880 Taylor Columbia Co AR 
Died: 19 Jul 1963 San Angelo Tom Green Co TX

buried: Greenlawn Memorial Park Natchez
Adams Co MS  Plot: Garden of Sharon

Known Children: 7
Children of John & Bessie
 Cleo Vail Taylor
Born: 27 May 1908 Taylor Columbia Co AR
Died: 28 Jan 1984 Houston Harris Co TX
bu: Greenlawn Memorial Park Natchez 
Adams Co MS Plot: Garden of Sharon

m. 2 Jun 1931 Natchez MS
William Wharton Condray
Born: 12 Nov 1907 Starksville MS
Died: 26 Feb 1981 Lubbock Co TX
bu: Resthaven Mem Pk Lubbock Co TX

Known Children: 2
Margaret Louise Condray b. 1938
Elizabeth Eugenie Condray Galloway b. 1944

 Opal Emma Taylor
Born: 8 Sep 1909 Taylor Columbia Co AR
Died: 2 Sep 1971 Lubbock Co TX
(Residence was Vidalia Winn Parish LA)
bu: Greenlawn Memorial Park Natchez 
 Adams Co MS Plot: Garden of Sharon

m. Unkn date
Hefley Haywood "Hank" Stovall
(son of Logan J & Tommie Marilla [Hagler] Stovall)
 b. 19 Jul 1906 Dodson Winn Parish LA
d. 29 Jun 1971 Vidalia Winn Parish LA
bu: Greenlawn Memorial Park Natchez 
 Adams Co MS Plot: Garden of Sharon

Known Children: Unkn

 Eugene Edward Taylor
 Born: 27 Jul 1911 Taylor Columbia Co AR
Died: 16 Sep 2000 Concordia Parish LA
bu: Greenlawn Memorial Park Natchez 
Adams Co MS Plot: Garden of Sharon

m. Unkn date
Christine R Roberts
b. 26 Dec 1913 LA
d. 19 Jan 2005 Concordia Parish LA
 bu: Greenlawn Memorial Park Natchez 
Adams Co MS Plot: Garden of Sharon

Known Children: 2
Eugene b. abt 1937 William Roberts b. abt 1938
 Marguerite Taylor  
Born: 16 Aug 1913 Taylor Columbia Co AR 
Died: 8 Sep 1997 Dallas Co TX
bu: Nachez City Cem Adams Co MS

Married:  9 Nov 1935 Wilkinson Co MS
 Dalton Williamson 
Born: 22 Dec 1907 Goss Marion Co MS 
Died: 22 Oct 1995 Dallas Co TX
bu: Nachez City Cem Adams Co MS
Known Children: Unkn

  Floyce Taylor
b. 2 Jan 1916 Taylor Columbia Co AR
Died: 20 Jun 1999 Natchez Adams Co MS
bu: Truscott Cem Knox Co TX

Obituary

m. 1938
Thomas Bennett Masterson
(son of Thomas Sr & Nora Myrtle [Guinn] Masterson)
 b. 20 May 1913 Knox Co TX
d. 27 Dec 1953 TX
bu: Truscott Cem Knox Co TX

Known Children: Unkn

  John Martin Taylor Jr
b. 19 Jun 1923 Taylor Columbia Co AR
d. 15 Sep 2001 Adams Co MS
bu: Nachez City Cem Adams Co MS

m. Unkn date
Billie Minx
b. 6 Jan 1930 Horatio?
d. 14 May 2006 Adams Co MS
bu: Nachez City Cem Adams Co MS

Known Children: 1
 Thomas Michael Taylor b. 1950 d. 1975
(John Jr on 1930 & 1940 Census
with parents at Concordia Parish LA)
Joseph A Taylor
b. 4 Dec 1944 LA
d. 7 Mar 1955
 bu: Greenlawn Memorial Park Natchez 
Adams Co MS Plot: Garden of Sharon
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UP^     John Martin Taylor - WWI Draft Card     UP^
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Cleo w/o William Contray
 
  Opal w/o Hefley  >>
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UP^     Opal Emma Taylor Stovall w/o Hefley d/o John & Bessie - Death Certificate     UP^
 Eugene h/o Christine  >>
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UP^      Natchez City Cemetery - Adams Co MS     UP^
Burial site of Dalton & Marguerite Williamson
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Obituary
Amarillo Globe News

http://amarillo.com/stories/062399/obi_062399.html

     Floyce T. Masterson LUBBOCK - Floyce T. Masterson, 83, of Natchez, Miss., died Sunday, June 20, 1999.Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Truscott Cemetery in Truscott with the Rev. Chris McCauley officiating. Arrangements are by Rix Funeral Directors.

     Mrs. Masterson was born in Taylor County, Ark., and graduated from Texas Tech University. For many years, she owned and operated the F Cross Ranch near Paducah prior to selling it to the 6666 ranch. She was involved in obtaining water lines for rural Cottle, Knox and King counties.Mrs. Masterson was a member of Ranching Heritage Association and donated a bunkhouse to the center.

     She managed investments in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Lubbock and Natchez. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the First Families of Mississippi, the Natchez Historical Society, the Pilgrimage Garden Club and the Museum Association of Texas Tech University.

     She married Thomas B. Masterson Jr. in 1938. He died in 1953.

     Survivors include two brothers, Dr. John M. Taylor of Natchez and E.E. Taylor Sr. of Ferriday, La.; three nieces; and five nephews.

     Viewing will be from 6:30 until 8 p.m. today at Rix Funeral Chapel.The family suggests memorials be to Ranching Heritage Center, P.O. Box 43200, Lubbock, TX 79409-3200.

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Burial Site of Dr John Martin Jr & Billie Faye [Minx] Taylor - son of Sr.
UP^     Dr John Martin Taylor Jr s/o Sr h/o Billie     UP^
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Census Records

1900 Bowie Co Fed census Precinct 2 South of TP RR 

All of William Nettles children were living with Son, John Nettles in 1900.
440-431
Nettles,  John (Head)     male  son born Jan  1877 23yrs S born TX  AL TX Farmer
Emma    Sister             female dau born Dec 1879 21yrs S born TX     ditto down
Charlie   brother            male  son born Dec 1880 19yrs S born TX
Myrtle    sister             female  dau born Sep 1883 16yrs S born TX
Dora      sister             female dau born Aug 1885 14yrs S born TX
Eugene   brother           male  son born Mar 1888 12yrs S born TX
Bessie    sister            female dau born Jan   1891 09yrs S born TX 

1920 Census Columbia Co AR sh#13

John M Taylor head W M 39  AR
Bessie                wife W   F 29  TX
Cleo                   son  W M 12  AR
Opal                  dau  W  F 10  AR
Eugene               son W M  08  AR
Margratt            dau W  F  06  AR
Floyce                dau  W F  04  AR

1930 Census Concordia Parish LA Ward #5
              family-20, sh#1B line#87
John M Taylor head W M 49 AR
Bessie                wife W  F  38 TX
Opal                  dau W  F  20 AR
Eugene E           son  W M 18 AR
Marguerite E     dau  W  F 16 AR
Floyce               dau  W  F 14 AR
John M             son  W M 06 AR
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A Conner and Hartfield families  (1930)
are listed in same place, boarding house?

1940 Census Concordia Parish LA Ward #8
              ED dist 15-11 family 375, sh#17A line#12
John Martin Taylor head M 59 AR Lived in 1935 Feriday Concordia LA
Bessie May               wife  F  48 TX
John Martin Jr         son  M 16 AR

 

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Parents & Siblings of William Lafayette Nettles

Civil War Service of John J Nettles

 Obituary of Samantha Journey to Texas the Collins Family

The Family of:

John Jackson Nettles (CSA)
 (Son of Zacheriah & Mandy [Anderson] Nettles)
 (CSA - Co. D, 44th Regiment Alabama Infantry)
(Pension File: Nettles, Samantha -- 10846 -- Bowie  Nettles, John J.)

 Civil War Service Records
Born: 7 Sep 1834 AL
Died: 25 Jul 1902 Bowie Co TX
Buried: Redwater Cemetery Bowie Co TX

Married: 17 Jul 1853 Shelby Co AL
 Samantha Lorena Ann Collins
 (Daughter of  Thomas S & Rebecca [McGee] Collins)
Born: 17 Mar 1837 GA
Died: 17 May 1935 Bowie Co TX
Buried: Redwater Cemetery Redwater Bowie Co TX
Known Children: 12

John and Sammantha [Collins] Nettles
Children of John & Samantha
 William LaFayette Nettles
b. 14 Apr 1854 AL
d. 1 Mar 1892 Redwater Bowie Co TX
bu: Creed Cem Redwater TX

m.. abt 1875
Margarit M Creed
b. 5 May 1856 Bowie Co TX
d. 1 Mar 1898 Bowie Co TX
bu: Creed Cem Redwater TX

Known  Children: 8

 Henry Jefferson Nettles
b. 21 Jan 1856 AL
d. Unkn
bu: Unkn		 James Doke Nettles
(Also - Dactar - Doctor - Doak)
b. 19 Feb 1859 AL
d. 26 Dec 1925 Bowie Co TX
bu: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX

m. 1st: abt 1877 Bowie Co TX
Ophelia Creed
b. 1862 Bowie Co TX
d. Jul 1885 Bowie Co tX
bu: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX
known Children: 2
m. 2nd: Amanda V Robinson
Known Children: 8
 Geneva (S) Elizabeth Nettles
b. 4 Apr 1861 AL
d. 2 Jan 1945 Roswell New Mexico
bu: So. Park Cem Chaves Co NM

2nd m. 1 Nov 1882 Bowie Co TX
William Milas Atwood (CSA)
(Pension App 'missing')
b. 18 Jul 1845 Bartow Co GA
d. 28 Mar 1918 Tyler Smith Co TX
bu: Rose Hill Cem Tyler Smith Co TX
1st m. Rebecca Lupton Bowie Co TX

Known Children: Unkn

 James Wilburn Nettles
b. 9 Aug 1863 Brierfield Bibb Co AL
d. 5 May 1920 Arlington Snohomish Co WA
bu: Unkn

m. 28 Oct 1884 TX
Mary Wiseman "Mollie" Parker
(dau of Stephen Pope & Sally E [Holmes] Parker)
b. 11 Feb 1866 Ashby Bibb Co AL
d. 24 Dec 1950 Yakima Yakima Co WA
bu: Unkn

Known Children: Unkn

 

  Mary Ida Nettles
b. 1 Aug 1865 AL
d. 5 Aug 1900 Redwater Bowie Co TX
bu: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX

m. abt 1883 TX
John C Ing
(son of Joseph H & Sarah J [?] Ing)
b. 16 Oct 1858 TX
d. 17 Dec 1924 Redwater Bowie Co TX
bu: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX

Known children: Unkn

 
 Laura Lela Nettles
b. 22 Jan 1868 Bibb Co AL
d. 22 Sep 1887/85? Redwater Bowie Co TX
bu: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX

m. Unkn date
William Thomas Park
b. 1846 Pickens Co AL
d. 27 Jan 1904 Maud Bowie Co TX
bu: Unkn

Known Children: Unkn

 

  Sallie Beulah Nettles
b. 23 Feb 1870 AL
d. Unkn Arlington Tarrent Co TX Masonic Home
bu: Unkn

1st m. 2 Jan 1891 Bowie Co TX
Edward Pugh Schlesinger MD
b. 19 Dec 1860 England
d. 2 Feb 1902 Redwater Bowie Co TX
bu: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX

2nd m. aft 1902 bef 1910
James Nance
 b. 1858 Canada
living in Fort Worth TX 1910 Census
Sallie with her 2 children Harry, Clifford

Known Children: 3

  Della Lee Nettles
b. 4 Jan 1873 AL
d. 1879 Bowie Co TX
bu: Creed Cem Redwater TX

 

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Lula Octavia Nettles
b. 13 Jun 1875 Bowie Co TX
d. Unkn
bu: Unkn

m. 9 May 1894 Bowie Co TX
Archie W Goodwin
b. abt 1871 TX
d. Unkn
bu: Unkn

Known Children: Unkn		  Minnie Ola Nettles
b. 17 May 1878 Bowie Co TX
d. 11 Nov 1965 Redwater Bowie Co
bu: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX

m. 9 May 1894 Bowie Co TX
Thomas Howard Robinson
(son of George Howard & stepsonof
Mary Francis [McWhirter] Robinson)
b. 5 Feb 1865 Redwater Bowie Co
d. 25 Jul 1944 Redwater Bowie Co TX
bu: Redwater Cem Bowie Co TX

Known Children: Unkn

  Margaret Mae "Maggie" Nettles
b. 30 Sep 1880 Redwater Bowie Co TX
d. 16 Jun 1954 Maud Bowie Co TX
bu: Hillcrest Cem Texarkana Bowie Co TX

m. 26 Oct 1898 Bowie Co TX
Adam Josiah Shelton
(Zebedee & Sarah A [Montgomery] Shelton)
b. 20 Jan 1874 Homer Claiborn Parish LA
d. 2 Feb 1951 Maud Bowie Co TX
bu: Hillcrest Cem Texarkana Bowie Co TX

Known Children: 8
 

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UP^      Laura Lela Nettles Park w/o Wm Park
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 Obituary - no date nor name of newspaper - Mrs. S. A. Nettles

Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. Saturday at the Redwater Methodist
church for Mrs. S. A. Nettles, 97, who died at 12 a.m. Friday at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Shelton, 524 Wilson street.

Rev. M. T. Andrews, paster of the First Baptist church, Texarkana, will
conduct the services. Burial will be in Redwater cemetery.

Mrs. Nettles is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Geneva Atwood, Roswell, N.
M., Mrs. Sallie Schlesinger, Houston, Mrs. Roy Goodwin, Hornersville, Mo.,
Mrs. Tom Robinson, Redwater, and Mrs. Shelton, Texarkana; a number of
grandchildren children and great grandchildren and several great great
grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be R. W. Hanks, J. S. Jones, Roy Harland of Redwater, Rex
White of Maud, Dr. W. E. Womack, Dr. J. K. Smith, Roy Crawford and R. J.
Wilson of Texarkana.

Provide by:
Mrs Pat Boone
 

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 Civil War Service of

John Jackson Nettles (CSA)
 (Pension No. # 10846 - enlisted age 21)

Co. D - 44th Alabama Infantry Regiment


"The Southern Cross of Honor"
                           

CIVIL WAR

Fourth Alabama
Infantry Regiment

     This regiment was organized at Dalton, Georgia, May 2, 1861, and proceeded at once to Virginia. Mustered into service for twelve months at Lynchburg, May 7, it proceeded to Harper's Ferry. It soon after fell back to Winchester, where it became part of Gen. B. E. Bee's Brigade - of which the 2nd and 11th Mississippi, 1st Tennessee, and 6th North Carolina were the other regiments. Moved to Manassas Junction, the regiment took a prominent part in that conflict, losing 38 killed and 208 wounded out of a total of about 750 engaged. Gen. Bee, killed at Manassas, was succeeded by Gen. W.H.C. Whiting.

     The Fourth wintered at Dumfries, re-enlisted for three years in January 1862, re-organized in April, and about that time moved over to the vicinity of Norfolk. It was engaged both days at Seven Pines, losing 8 killed and 19 wounded. A fortnight later, the brigade was sent to the Valley, but came back with Jackson's corps a few days after. It was hotly engaged at Cold Harbor, losing 22 killed and 108 wounded out of 500 present; and lost slightly at Malvern Hill. Moving northward with the army, the Fourth participated at the second Manassas, losing 20 killed, and 43 wounded.

     At Boonsboro the loss was slight, and at Sharpsburg 8 were killed, and 36 wounded. After this campaign Gen. Law was assigned to the permanent command of the brigade which was shortly after organized with the Fourth, Fifteenth, Forty-fourth, Forty-seventh, and Forty-eight Alabama regiments as its complement. The Fourth was engaged at Fredericksburg, losing 5 killed, and 17 wounded.

     It lost slightly in the brilliant fight at Suffolk, and soon after took up the line of march for Maryland. It passed into Pennsylvania, and was engaged in the assault at Gettysburg, with a loss of 15 killed, and 72 wounded and missing. In the fall the Fourth moved with Longstreet's corps, and took part at Chicamauga, with a loss of 14 killed, and 54 wounded out of about 3000 engaged. It moved with the corps into east Tennessee, and in the attack on Knoxville lost 5 killed, and 24 wounded. Rejoining the army in Virginia, the Fourth was hotly engaged, and lost 15 killed, and 58 wounded at the battle of the Wilderness out of about 250 engaged, and 4 killed and 11 wounded at Spottsylvania.

     It took part in all the operations to the second Cold Harbor, where its loss was slight. Then, for nearly ten months, it lay behind the defences of Petersbrug, taking part in the various movements and assaults, losing 10 killed, and 30 wounded during the time. It surrendered 202 men at Appomattox, Gen. Perry of Macon having been in command of the brigade for nearly a year.

     Of 1422 men on its rolls, about 240 perished in battle, nearly 100 died of disease, and 408 were discharged or transferred.
 
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Officers:

KING, William T., Capt. (enlisted, aged 30; resigned, 30 Aug 62 || Boyd, [or KIA, 2nd Manassas || Oates], Yeary)
MORROW, Thomas L., 1st Lt., Capt. (enlisted, aged 32; resigned, 12 July 64 || Boyd; Brewer; Oates)
NABORS, James, 2nd Lt. (enlisted, aged 33; dropped from roll, 4 Nov 62)
OAKES, John H. [James?], 2nd Lt., Capt. (enlisted, aged 31; a druggist || Boyd, Brewer; Oates)
 

MORGAN, William H., 3rd Sgt. (enlisted, aged 32; a shoemaker || Boyd)
PERRY, Sion J., 4th Sgt. (enlisted, aged 25 || Boyd)
ARMSTRONG, Woodson Y., 5th Sgt. (enlisted, aged 32 || Boyd)
 

EVANS, Robert W., 1st Cpl. (enlisted, aged 22 || Boyd)
COOK, Zach H., 2nd Cpl. ( || Boyd)
JONES, George W. [1834-1918], 3rd Cpl. (enlisted, aged 36; Trenton, GA; reported missing, 5 July 64; paroled, 3 May 65 || Ben Roberts, Boyd)
ROGERS, George W., 3rd Cpl.(|| Boyd)
CLARKE, James, 4th Cpl. ( || Boyd)
 

Privates:

ACKER, Joseph A. (enlisted, aged 40 || Boyd)
ALEXANDER, ? ? ( || Boyd)
ARMSTRONG, Jackson (enlisted, aged 19 || Boyd)
ARMSTRONG, James H. H. (enlisted, aged 25 || Boyd)
ARNETT, Wesley W. (enlisted, aged 40 || Boyd)
BAXLEY, Andrew J. (enlisted, aged 35 || Boyd)
BOLTON, George W. (enlisted, aged 34 || Boyd)
BRASHER, John G. (enlisted, aged 35 || Boyd)
BUSBY, Samuel E. (enlisted, aged 30 || Boyd)
BUTLER, Richmond (enlisted, aged 34; died of disease, 24 June 63 || Boyd)
CAMPBELL, Jasper N. (enlisted, aged 25 || Boyd)
CASDEN, Leander (enlisted, aged 23 || Boyd)
CATO, George W. L. (enlisted, aged 37 || Boyd)
COKER, Russell (enlisted, aged 38; an overseer || Boyd)
COLLINS, Henry D. [1841-] (enlisted, aged 29; wounded, 3 Jan 63; captured,
                                    Lookout Mountain, and imprisoned at Indianapolis, then Ft. Delaware, until June 64 || Boyd; Yeary)
COSHATT, Shelby (enlisted, aged 23 || Boyd)
CRAWFORD, Robert (enlisted, aged 35 || Boyd)
CRIM, Francis M (enlisted, aged 22 || Boyd)
CRIM, George N. (enlisted, aged 38 || Boyd)
CRIM, Peter J. (a shoemaker || Boyd)
CRIM, Robert H. (enlisted, aged 25 || Boyd)
CRIM, Thomas C. (enlisted, aged 21 || Boyd)
CRIM, William H. (enlisted, aged 43 || Boyd)
CROSS, William L. (enlisted, aged 26 || Boyd)
CURLEE, Allen (|| Boyd)
DARDEN, Jacob T. ( || Boyd)
DISON, William A. (enlisted, aged 25 || Boyd)
DODD, William (enlisted, aged 22; a miner || Boyd)
DUKES, Joshua C. (enlisted, aged 26 || Boyd)
ELLIOTT, ? ? (enlisted, aged 28 || Boyd)
GILBERT, William C. (enlisted, aged 35 || Boyd)
GLASSCOCK, Samuel Perry (enlisted, 7 April 1862, Limekilns, aged 34; mortally wounded, The Wilderness || Ben Roberts)
GLASSCOCK, William Anderson (enlisted, 29 March 62, Columbiana, aged 39; wounded, Sharpsburg || Ben Roberts)
GLASSCOCK, William M. (enlisted, 18 Jan 63, Vicksburg, aged 20; discharged, 3 July 63, Vicksburg || Ben Roberts)
GOGGINS, William (enlisted, aged 22 || Boyd)
GRAY, Bartley (enlisted, aged 21 || Boyd)
GREEN, John A. (enlisted, aged 22 || Boyd)
GUIN, Jonathan M. ( || Boyd)
HARVEY, Patrick H. (enlisted, 24 March 62, Lime Kiln, AL, aged 58; captured, Knoxville, 3 Dec 63 and sent as POW to Rock Island, then Camp Chase, OH || Ben Roberts, Boyd)
HILL, William T. (enlisted, aged 32 || Boyd)
HINTON, John M. (enlisted, aged 30; an overseer || Boyd)
HORTON, Michael (enlisted, aged 26; a physicia || Boyd)
HORTON, Minor (enlisted, aged 33 || Boyd)
HORTON, Wylie H. (enlisted, aged 32 || Boyd)
JONES, Jackson (substituted for J. H. CRIM, aged 51; discharged for disability, 9 March 63 || Boyd)
KILLINGSWORTH, William C. [William L.?] (enlisted, aged 40 || Boyd)
KING, William (|| Boyd)
LARGE, Wylie L. (|| Boyd)
McGOUHEY, Samuel (enlisted, aged 34 || Boyd)
McQUEEN, John M. (|| Boyd)
MANSFIELD, Charles H. (|| Boyd)
MARTIN, Henry (|| Boyd)
MILLER, Daniel (|| Boyd)
MILLER, Benjamin F. L. (enlisted, aged 26 || Boyd)
MITCHELL, Henry (|| Boyd)
MOCK, Peter (enlisted, aged 36 || Boyd)
MORGAN, ? ? (a river pilot || Boyd)
OAKES, John H. [James?] 2nd Lt., Capt. (enlisted, aged 31; a druggist || Boyd, Brewer; Oates)
MORRIS, John (enlisted, aged 35 || Boyd)
MORROW, George (enlisted, aged 26 || Boyd)
NETTLES, Jackson (enlisted, aged 21 || Boyd)
O'NEILL, James (|| Boyd)
PERRY, William C. (enlisted, aged 31; a minister; elected regimental chaplain, 1 Oct 62 || Boyd)
PILGREEN, William (|| Boyd)
PITTS, Aaron R. (|| Boyd)
RANDOLPH, William (colorbearer; KIA, Gettysburg || Boyd)
RICE, John (enlisted, aged 35 || Boyd)
ROBERTS, William (enlisted, aged 32; missing, 10 Dec 64 || Boyd)
ROBBINS, Joseph A. (enlisted, aged 38 || Boyd)
ROBBINS, William (enlisted, aged 42; discharged for disability, 9 Jan 63 || Boyd)
ROSS, James M. (enlisted, aged 34; mortally wounded, Gettysburg || Boyd)
RUSSELL, Joseph P. (enlisted, aged 26; a farmer; wounded, Knoxville || Boyd; CSR)
SMITH, George (sent to hospital, Winchester, VA; missing since then || Boyd)
SMITH, Jackson (|| Boyd)
SMITH, James M. (enlisted, aged 26; wounded by accident, 29 Nov 63; missing since then || Boyd)
SMITH, Michael (enlisted, aged 22; captured, Lookout Valley || Boyd)
SMITH, Moses (|| Boyd)
SMITH, Thomas (enlisted, aged 37; died of disease, 3 Sept 62 || Boyd)
SMITH, William (transferred in from 8th GA, June 62 || Boyd)
STANDIFER, ? ? (|| Boyd)
STANDIFER, Hubbard (mortally wounded, 3 Sept 63 || Boyd)
TRASH, George A. (missing, 6 Sept 62 || Boyd)
WALLACE, John C. (enlisted, aged 18;KIA, Spotsylvania || Boyd)
WELCH, Michael (enlisted, aged 39; mortally wounded, 2 July 64 || Boyd)
WHITFIELD, William (enlisted, aged 37; a miner; died of disease, 7 May 62 || Boyd)
WILKINSON, James (enlisted, aged 19; KIA, Spotsylvania || Boyd)
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