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Joseph B Musick

• Birth*: Joseph B Musick was born in 1827.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Wilson.
• Death*: Joseph B Musick died in 1900.

Mary Wilson

• Birth*: Mary Wilson was born in 1828.
• Marriage*: She married Joseph B Musick.
• Death*: Mary Wilson died in 1905.

infant Parker

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• Death*: Infant Parker died on 10 Oct 1882 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX.
• Birth*: He was born on 10 Oct 1882 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

Parents:

Joseph Chason

• Marriage*: Joseph Chason married Mary ??

Mary ??

• Marriage*: Mary ?? married Joseph Chason.

Mary Francis Chason

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• Birth*: Mary Francis Chason was born on 30 Nov 1864 at Palestine, Anderson County, TX.
• Marriage*: She married Samuel Houston Beauchamp 'Sam', son of William R. Beauchamp , Sr. and Drucilla Carter, on 14 Apr 1881 at Anderson County, TX.
• Death*: Mary Francis Chason died on 11 Jul 1942 at Flint, Smith County, TX, at age 77.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Bullard, Smith County, TX. Bullard Cemetery.

Parents:

George W. Beauchamp

• Marriage*: George W. Beauchamp married Flora Jane Chason, daughter of Joseph Benjamin Chason 'Joe' and Amelia Emma? M. Parker 'Emily', in 1876 at TX; circa.

Parents:

William R. Beauchamp , Sr.

• Marriage*: William R. Beauchamp , Sr. married Drucilla Carter at Lebannon, McNairy County, TN.

Drucilla Carter

Drucilla Beauchamp

Drucilla, wife of W.R. Beauchamp.
Born Apr 18, 1830 Died Mar 28, 1901

Mother thou hast from us flown
to the regions far above;
We to thee erect this stone,
Consecraed by our love.
BEAUCHAMP

• Birth*: Drucilla Carter was born on 18 Apr 1830 at Monroe County, TN.
• Marriage*: She married William R. Beauchamp , Sr. at Lebannon, McNairy County, TN.
• Death*: Drucilla Carter died on 28 Mar 1901 at age 70.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Bullard, Smith County, TX. Bullard Cemetery.

Samuel Houston Beauchamp 'Sam'

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• Birth*: Samuel Houston Beauchamp 'Sam' was born on 9 Oct 1859 at McLennan County, TX.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Francis Chason, daughter of Joseph Benjamin Chason 'Joe' and Amelia Emma? M. Parker 'Emily', on 14 Apr 1881 at Anderson County, TX.
• Death*: Samuel Houston Beauchamp 'Sam' died on 12 Mar 1908 at age 48.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

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Joshua Chason

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• Birth*: Joshua Chason was born on 1 Nov 1858 at Houston County, TX.
• Death*: He died on 18 Aug 1864 at Houston County, TX, at age 5.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

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DeVander Chason

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• Birth*: DeVander Chason was born on 6 Feb 1860 at Houston County, TX.
• Death*: He died on 1 Oct 1862 at Houston County, TX, at age 2.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

Parents:

James W. Beauchamp

Inscription:
Son of SH & MF
Our little boy sleeps
sweetly here.

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There are six children buried in this Beauchamp family plot. Five of them are Beauchamps; the 6th was Montie Lee Harding whose mother was a Beauchamp.

• Birth*: James W. Beauchamp was born on 23 Dec 1883.
• Death*: He died on 13 Dec 1890 at age 6.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Alto, Cherokee County, TX. Old Palestine Cemetery.

Parents:

Sammie C. Beauchamp

• Birth*: Sammie C. Beauchamp was born.

Parents:

Leona Beauchamp

• Birth*: Leona Beauchamp was born.

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Harrison Albert Beauchamp

• Birth*: Harrison Albert Beauchamp was born.

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Gerome Curby Beauchamp

• Birth*: Gerome Curby Beauchamp was born on 1 Mar 1896 at TX.
• Marriage*: He married Grace Heckendorn.
• Death*: Gerome Curby Beauchamp died on 19 Oct 1954 at El Paso, El Paso County, TX, at age 58.
• Burial*: His body was buried at El Paso, El Paso County, TX. Restlawn Memorial Park.

Parents:

Emmit Beauchamp

• Birth*: Emmit Beauchamp was born.

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Columbus W. Beauchamp

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• Birth*: Columbus W. Beauchamp was born in 1901 at Tyler, Smith County, TX.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Brown.
• Divorce*: Columbus W. Beauchamp and Mary Brown were divorced.
• Death*: Columbus W. Beauchamp died on 19 Mar 1940 at Jefferson Parish, LA.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Bullard, Smith County, TX. Bullard Cemetery.

Parents:

James E. Beauchamp

• Birth*: James E. Beauchamp was born.

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J. C. Beauchamp

• Birth*: J. C. Beauchamp was born.

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William R. Beauchamp , Sr. 'Bill'

• Birth*: William R. Beauchamp , Sr. 'Bill' was born.

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Addie Bell Beauchamp

• Birth*: Addie Bell Beauchamp was born.

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Leona Victoria Beauchamp 'Vic'

• Birth*: Leona Victoria Beauchamp 'Vic' was born.

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Alonzo Beauchamp 'Lonnie'

• Birth*: Alonzo Beauchamp 'Lonnie' was born.

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Grace Heckendorn

• Birth*: Grace Heckendorn was born on 29 Aug 1898 at OK.
• Marriage*: She married Gerome Curby Beauchamp, son of Samuel Houston Beauchamp 'Sam' and Mary Francis Chason.
• Death*: Grace Heckendorn died on 29 Jul 1963 at El Paso, El Paso County, TX, at age 64.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at El Paso, El Paso County, TX. Restlawn Memorial Park.

Mary Brown

• Marriage*: Mary Brown married Columbus W. Beauchamp, son of Samuel Houston Beauchamp 'Sam' and Mary Francis Chason.
• Divorce*: Mary Brown and Columbus W. Beauchamp were divorced.

Virginia Lilly Beauchamp

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• Birth*: Virginia Lilly Beauchamp was born on 18 Mar 1922 at Tyler, Smith County, TX.
• Marriage*: She married James A. Folding.
• Death*: Virginia Lilly Beauchamp died on 3 Jan 1988 at Franklin, Macon County, NC, at age 65.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Franklin, Monroe County, NC. Woodlawn Cemetery.

Parents:

James A. Folding

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• Birth*: James A. Folding was born on 16 Jun 1915 at PA.
• Marriage*: He married Virginia Lilly Beauchamp, daughter of Columbus W. Beauchamp and Mary Brown.
• Death*: James A. Folding died on 30 Aug 1999 at age 84.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Franklin, Monroe County, NC. Woodlawn Cemetery.

William Chason

• Birth*: William Chason was born.

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Clarah Chason

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• Birth*: Clarah Chason was born on 21 Jun 1874 at Houston County, TX.
• Death*: She died on 13 Jan 1875 at Houston County, TX.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery
  Inscription:
  d/o J. B. & E..

Parents:

Tera Chason

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• Birth*: Tera Chason was born on 18 Oct 1875 at Houston County, TX.
• Death*: She died on 18 Nov 1875 at Houston County, TX.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.
  Inscription:
  d/o J. B. & E..

Parents:

Rebecca Ann Chason

• Birth*: Rebecca Ann Chason was born in 1867.
• Death*: She died in 1936.

Parents:

Nela Corene? Corine Chason 'Jessie'

• Birth*: Nela Corene? Corine Chason 'Jessie' was born in 1876.
• Marriage*: She married John Nelson Killion.
• Death*: Nela Corene? Corine Chason 'Jessie' died in 1962.

Parents:

Leachie Lenora Chason

• Birth*: Leachie Lenora Chason was born on 25 Mar 1879 at Anderson County, TX.
• Marriage*: She married John William Broughton.
• Death*: Leachie Lenora Chason died on 10 Oct 1946 at Palestine, Anderson County, TX, at age 67.

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James R. Walling 'Jim'

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• Birth*: James R. Walling 'Jim' was born in 1855 at Little Rock, Ark.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Caroline Baxley, daughter of R. William F. Baxley and Ann Eliza Elizabeth? Parker, in 1879; Circa.
• Death*: James R. Walling 'Jim' died in 1907.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

Ira William Walling

• Birth*: Ira William Walling was born on 30 Mar 1880 at Houston County, TX.
• Marriage*: He married Luna M. Dickson, daughter of Brince Dickson and Mary Ellen Dickey, on 21 Dec 1910 at TX.
• Death*: Ira William Walling died on 22 Oct 1955 at Percilla, Houston County, TX, at age 75.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

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Ida May Walling

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• Birth*: Ida May Walling was born on 13 May 1882.
• Marriage*: She married William Joseph Kennedy 'Billy', son of Thomas Kennedy, in 1902; Circa.
• Death*: Ida May Walling died on 22 Jun 1929 at age 47.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX. Pilgrim Cemetery.

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Commodore D. Walling 'Com'

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Death cert

• Birth*: Commodore D. Walling 'Com' was born on 17 Sep 1884 at Houston County, TX.
• Marriage*: He married Georgia B. Dickson, daughter of Brince Dickson and Mary Ellen Dickey, on 4 Jan 1908 at Houston County, TX.
• Death*: Commodore D. Walling 'Com' died on 27 Apr 1956 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX, at age 71.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

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Lillean Mae Walling

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• Birth*: Lillean Mae Walling was born in 1886.
• Marriage*: She married Robert Lee Kennedy 'Bob', son of Thomas Kennedy.
• Death*: Lillean Mae Walling died in 1966.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX. Pilgrim Cemetery.

Parents:

Ethel Walling

• Birth*: Ethel Walling was born on 29 Sep 1888.
• Marriage*: She married Daniel Webb Brooks on 2 Feb 1908 at Houston County, TX.
• Death*: Ethel Walling died on 15 Apr 1979 at age 90.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Guiceland Cemetery.

Parents:

Ura Walling

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• Birth*: Ura Walling was born on 9 Nov 1890.
• Marriage*: She married Lewis Herod on 6 Nov 1910 at Houston County, TX.
• Death*: Ura Walling died on 9 Jul 1958 at age 67.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

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Katie Walling

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• Birth*: Katie Walling was born on 18 May 1893.
• Marriage*: She married Durall Jones.
• Death*: Katie Walling died on 25 Sep 1952 at age 59.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX.

Parents:

Roxanna Walling 'Roxie'

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Death cert

• Birth*: Roxanna Walling 'Roxie' was born on 3 Apr 1895.
• Marriage*: She married Isaac Haltom on 3 Aug 1912 at Anderson County, TX.
• Death*: Roxanna Walling 'Roxie' died on 1 Dec 1953 at age 58.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Guiceland Cemetery.

Parents:

Cora Irene Walling

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• Birth*: Cora Irene Walling was born on 15 Dec 1898.
• Marriage*: She married Gilbert William Cherry.
• Death*: Cora Irene Walling died on 27 Jan 1983 at age 84.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

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Luna M. Dickson

• Birth*: Luna M. Dickson was born on 28 Dec 1893 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX.
• Marriage*: She married Ira William Walling, son of James R. Walling 'Jim' and Mary Caroline Baxley, on 21 Dec 1910 at TX.
• Death*: Luna M. Dickson died on 3 Nov 1969 at Pasadena, Harris County, TX, at age 75.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

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Alva Lee Walling

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• Birth*: Alva Lee Walling was born on 26 Sep 1911 at TX.
• Death*: He died on 14 Jun 1916 at TX at age 4.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

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Odessa Leah Walling

• Biography*: Obituary:
  Odessa Leah Hudson, 88, of Madisonville, passed away Oct. 29, 2004 in Madisonville. She was born April 15, 1916 in Grapeland, Texas. Funeral Services are will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Huntsville Church of Christ under the direction of Huntsville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Trinity, Texas, and services will be officiated by John Spencer, Dr. Larry Wells and Mark Waldron. Pallbearers are Kasey Hagaman, Korey Hagaman, Brandon Reynolds, Curtis Walling, Clint Walling, Bob Spain, Kasyn Hagaman and Joe Spain.
  
  Mrs. Hudson is survived by daughter Kay Hagaman and husband Whitt; daughter Gaylynn Reynolds; grandson Kasey Hagaman and wife Caryn; grandson Korey Hagaman and wife Lori; grandson Brandon Reynolds and wife Tracy; granddaughter Holly Hagaman; great grandson Kasyn Hagaman; great granddaughter Kaleah Hagaman; great granddaughter Katie Hagaman; great grandson Aidon Reynolds; sister Sybil Spain; brother Ray Walling; sister Sue Knowlden and husband Kim; very special nephew Curtis Walling; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband Joe Hudson, brother Alva Lee Walling and sister Mae Delle Miller.
• Birth*: Odessa Leah Walling was born on 14 Apr 1916 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX.
• Marriage*: She married Joe Bailey Hudson.
• Death*: Odessa Leah Walling died on 29 Oct 2004 at Madisonville, Madison County, TX, at age 88.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Trinity, Trinity County, TX. Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Parents:

Joe Bailey Hudson

• Birth*: Joe Bailey Hudson was born in 1914.
• Marriage*: He married Odessa Leah Walling, daughter of Ira William Walling and Luna M. Dickson.
• Death*: Joe Bailey Hudson died in 1987.

Sybil Ellen Walling

Sybil Spain

• Biography*: Sybil Ellen Spain, 92, of Humble Texas peacefully entered heavens gates on May 5, 2011. Sybil was born on June 13, 1918 in Grapeland Texas to Ira William Walling and Luna Mae Dixon. She was the widow of Charles Virgil Spain. Sybil and Virgil were married for 55 years and spent most of those years in Pasadena Texas. Sybil worked for the Pasadena Independent School District for 18 years. She loved driving her school bus and interacting with the children. She was an active member of Waters Road Church of Christ for over 30 years. After widowed Sybil moved to Humble, Texas and became a member of Lake Houston Church of Christ. She truly loved the pastors, elders, and congregations at both churches.
  Sybil loved spending time with family and looked forward to reunions and family gatherings. She also treasured being with her church family and friends. After church and family Sybil's other love was following the Astros and Rockets on TV or the radio. She was an avid fan of both teams and rarely missed watching or listening to the games.
  Survivors are sons, Bob C. Spain and wife Christine of Humble, Texas and Joe N. Spain and wife Stephanie of Lake Charles, Louisiana; grandchildren, Susan Gaze, Steven Spain, Shirley Spain, Delette Struhs and David Spain; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Sue Knowlden; and many beloved great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by siblings, Mae Dell Johnson, Dessa Hudson and Ray Walling; granddaughter, Sharon Spain Truitt; great grandchildren, Donnie Wayne Truitt and Amber Lynn Truitt.
  Visitation will be Sunday, May 8, 2011 from 5pm to 8 pm at Grand View Funeral Home and Memorial Park at 8501 Spencer Highway Pasadena Texas. Funeral Services will be Monday, May 9, 2011 at 11 am at Grand View Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park.
  The family would like to send a heartfelt thanks to Christine Spain and Barbara Jimenez for being such faithful caregivers, and to Richard Jimenez for his tireless efforts in providing for Sybil.
  Online memorial tributes may be placed at www.grandviewfunerals.com.
• Birth*: Sybil Ellen Walling was born on 13 Jun 1918 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX.
• Marriage*: She married Charles Virgil Spain.
• Death*: Sybil Ellen Walling died on 5 Mar 2011 at Humble, Harris County, TX, at age 92.

Parents:

Charles Virgil Spain

• Birth*: Charles Virgil Spain was born in 1914.
• Marriage*: He married Sybil Ellen Walling, daughter of Ira William Walling and Luna M. Dickson.
• Death*: Charles Virgil Spain died in 1991.

Lloyd Ray Walling 'Ray'

• Birth*: Lloyd Ray Walling 'Ray' was born on 27 Nov 1927 at TX.
• Death*: He died on 29 Jun 2006 at TX at age 78.

Parents:

Mae Delle Walling

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• Birth*: Mae Delle Walling was born on 5 Jul 1914 at Trinity, TX.
• Marriage*: She married Clyde Hartly Johnson.
• Marriage*: Mae Delle Walling married ?? Miller.
• Death*: Mae Delle Walling died on 12 Dec 1986 at TX at age 72.

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William Joseph Kennedy 'Billy'

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• Birth*: William Joseph Kennedy 'Billy' was born on 11 Jun 1870 at TX.
• Marriage*: He married Iciphenia PArker in 1890; Circa.
• Marriage*: William Joseph Kennedy 'Billy' married Ida May Walling, daughter of James R. Walling 'Jim' and Mary Caroline Baxley, in 1902; Circa.
• Death*: William Joseph Kennedy 'Billy' died on 26 Nov 1924 at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX, at age 54.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX. Pilgrim Cemetery.

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Iciphenia PArker

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• Birth*: Iciphenia PArker was born on 5 Dec 1869 at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX.
• Marriage*: She married William Joseph Kennedy 'Billy', son of Thomas Kennedy, in 1890; Circa.
• Death*: Iciphenia PArker died on 10 Nov 1900 at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX, at age 30.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX. Pilgrim Cemetery.

Ava Kennedy

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• Biography*: Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ava K. Ragland, 76, of Norman, Arkansas, formerly of Elkhart, who died Tuesday, are incomplete and wll be announced later by Hassell & Foster Funeral Home.
  
  Mrs. Ragland, the former Miss Ava Kennedy, was born in Elkhart on August 29, 1891, and was a daughter of the late William Joseph "Billy" Kennedy and Mrs. Phenia (Iciphenia) Parker Kennedy. She died Tuesday in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Most of her life had been spent in Elkhart.
  
  Survivors include her husband, Claude E. Ragland of Norman, Arkansas; a son, David Wright of Houston; a daughter, Mrs. Eudora Moore of Houston; two brothers, W.T. Kennedy of Dallas, and Edwin Kennedy of Groves; four sisters, Mrs. J.A. Gunnels of Elkhart, Mrs. Lena Anderson of Dallas, Mrs. Floyd Steadman of Palestine, and Mrs. Fannie Maude Smith of Houston; two grandsons.
• Birth*: Ava Kennedy was born on 29 Aug 1891 at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX.
• Marriage*: She married William Allie Wright.
• Death*: Ava Kennedy died on 31 Oct 1967 at age 76.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX. Garden of Memories.

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William Allie Wright

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• Birth*: William Allie Wright was born on 21 Dec 1869.
• Marriage*: He married Ava Kennedy, daughter of William Joseph Kennedy 'Billy' and Iciphenia PArker.
• Death*: William Allie Wright died on 5 Nov 1945 at age 75.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX. Garden of Memories.

David Wright

• Birth*: David Wright was born.

Parents:

Eudora Wright

• Birth*: Eudora Wright was born.
• Marriage*: She married ?? Moore.

Parents:

?? Moore

• Birth*: ?? Moore was born.
• Marriage*: He married Eudora Wright, daughter of William Allie Wright and Ava Kennedy.

William Theophilous Kennedy

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• Biography*: William Theophilous Kennedy, age 65, of 10351 Baronne Circle in Dallas, Texas died on June 26, 1972 at Doctor's Hospital in Dallas. He was born Jan 21, 1907 in Palestine, Texas, the son of William Joseph Kennedy and Ida Mae Walling Kennedy. He was survived by his wife. Mr. Kennedy was a resident of Dallas for 27 years. He was a driver for the Yellow Cab Company. Burial was in Pilgrim Cemetery near Elkhart, TX with Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
  Source: Texas Death Certificate # 42172; informant, Helen J. Kennedy by LBM.
• Birth*: William Theophilous Kennedy was born on 21 Jan 1907 at Palestine, Anderson County, TX.
• Death*: He died on 26 Jun 1972 at Dallas, Dalls County, TX, at age 65.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX. Pilgrim Cemetery.

Parents:

John Silas Kennedy

Inscription:
Private Co. E 14th INF. 29th DIV. A.E.F.

• Birth*: John Silas Kennedy was born on 30 May 1893 at TX.
• Death*: He died on 24 Oct 1918 at age 25.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Alkhart, Anderson County, TX. Pilgrim Cemetery.

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Thomas Carl Kennedy

Pvt.Co F 144 Inf.,36 Div.AER WWI

• Birth*: Thomas Carl Kennedy was born on 19 Mar 1896.
• Death*: He died on 14 Aug 1922 at age 26.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Alkhart, Anderson County, TX. Pilgrim Cemetery.

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Clara Belle Kennedy

Arthur and Clara Bell
50th wedding anniversary
Thanks to Paul Gunnels, their G-Grandson for loaning the picture.

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• Biography*: Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Bell Gunnels. 82 of Elkhart, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Bailey Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Richard Melton officiating.
  Burial will be in the Pilgrim Cemetery.
  Mrs. Gunnels died Wednesday in Anderson County Memorial Hospital.
  Mrs. Gunnels was born in Elkhart on Jan. 8, 1898 a daughter of the late William Joseph and Icephenia Parker Kennedy, a descendant of the pioneer Parker family of Elkhart. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
  Survivors include her husband, James A. Gunnels of Elkhart; two sons, W.J. Gunnels of Abilene and W.E. Gunnels of Corpus Christi; four daughters, Mrs. Clifton Hale of Abilene, Mrs. Connie Rosson of Sweetwater, Mrs. Ava Lee Balko, of Lingo, N.M., and Mrs. Virginia Ann Henderson of Slocum; one half brother, Edwin Kennedy of Port Arthur; three half sisters, Mrs. Ethel Mace of Elkhart, Mrs. Lena Anderson of Dallas and Mrs. Fannie Maud Smith of Houston; 25 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Condolence calls will be received at the home of Mrs. Ina Lee Gunnels of Rt. 1 Elkhart.
  Source; The Palestine Herald Press August 20, 1980.
• Birth*: Clara Belle Kennedy was born on 8 Jan 1898 at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX.
• Marriage*: She married James Arthur Gunnels 'Arthur'.
• Death*: Clara Belle Kennedy died on 27 Aug 1980 at Palestine, Anderson County, TX, at age 82.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX. Pilgrim Cemetery.

Parents:

James Arthur Gunnels 'Arthur'

Arthur and Clara Bell
50th wedding anniversary
Thanks to Paul Gunnels, their G-Grandson for loaning the picture.

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• Birth*: James Arthur Gunnels 'Arthur' was born on 1 May 1895 at Anderson County, TX.
• Marriage*: He married Clara Belle Kennedy, daughter of William Joseph Kennedy 'Billy' and Iciphenia PArker.
• Death*: James Arthur Gunnels 'Arthur' died on 31 Jan 1981 at Palestine, Anderson County, TX, at age 85.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX. Pilgrim Cemetery.