Daniel McBride Robert
Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman was born June 24, 1905, in Dexter, Chaves Co., NM, and died March 11, 1930, at University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI, at age 24. Buried in Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Wayne Co., MI. He is the son of Charles Berry Shipman, Sr. of South Bend, Young Co., TX, and Ethel Lee Stafford of Field Creek, Llano Co., TX. Ethyl Lee (Stafford) (Shipman) Shipman died March 24, 1941, in Texas. Walter Manning Shipman October 7, 1892, in Brownwood, Brown Co., TX, and died Unknown. He is the son of Charles Joseph Shipman and Misselana Ancabelle Anderson. Apparently Ethel was married to Charles Berry Shipman, and was divorced and married 1921 to Charles Berry Shipman's youngest brother, Walter Manning Shipman.
Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" Aderhold was born February 1, 1909, in Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX, and died December 13, 2008, in Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 99. Her ashes were scattered in the White Tank Mountain Regional Park, west of Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ. She is the daughter of James Paulette Aderhold of Campbell (now Fulton) Co., GA, and Belzara Letticia "Belle" Barge of Campbell Co., GA.
Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman and Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" Aderhold were married September 5, 1928, in Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX.
After Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman died, Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" (Aderhold) Shipman married Daniel McBride Robert (a/k/a Dan Robert Abbey). The name change was due to Alva A. (Franks) Robert's son being adopted by her new husband, Charles Truman Abbey.
Daniel McBride Robert was born July 19, 1910, in Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., NM, and died January 4, 2001, in Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 90. His ashes were scattered in the White Tank Mountain Regional Park, west of Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ. He is the son of Edward Paul Robert of Thibodaux, Lafourche Co., LA, and Alva Allison Franks of Dryden, Pecos Co., TX.
Dan Robert Abbey and Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" (Aderhold) Shipman were married April 13, 1934, in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX.
Dan Robert Abbey and Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" (Aderhold) (Shipman) Abbey had one child:
Dan Robert Abbey and Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" (Aderhold) (Shipman) Abbey adopted one child:
TIMELINE
Stillman Young Long and Dorothy Belle (Aderhold) Long are buried in Masonic Cemetery, Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available.
Left to Right: Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" (Aderhold) (Shipman) Abbey, Dan Robert Abbey, Cleo Elizabeth (Mikkleson) (Fuller) (Anderson) Larson, and Wilbur Almo "Bill" Larson. Photos taken January 26, 1991, at the Larson residence, Sun City West, Maricopa Co., AZ.
Dan Robert Abbey recollections of his step-father, C. T. Abbey, written May 5, 2000, at his home, Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 26, 1900, shows William Abbey (age 47) is a farm laborer born April 1853 in Canada of English and Canadian-born parents, and renting his home in Dodgeville, Dodgeville Twp., Iowa Co., WI. Living with him are his wife of twenty five years, Ida Abbey (age 48) born September 1858 in Wisconsin of Pennsylvania-born parents. All of their children (except for Iva who had married and Ruth who died) are living in the household in the city of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Irwin Abbey (age 24) born May 1876 is a traveling stationery salesman; Maude Abbey (age 18) born December 1881 is a dressmaker; Emma Abbey (age 16) born February 1884; Truman Abbey (age 14) born May 1886; Eda Abbey (age 5) born March 1895; and Allen Abbey (age 2) born June 1898. All of the children were born in Wisconsin.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 2, 1900, shows Dan G. Franks (age 51) born December 1848 in Texas to Alabama-born parents is a Hotel Keeper owning his own mortgaged home and living in Val Verde Co., TX. Living with him is his wife of 13 years, Alva A. Franks (age 44) born in Texas to Missouri and Louisiana-born parents, with all 7 of the children born to her still living. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born in Texas to Texas-born parents: daughter Alva A. Franks (age 10) born July 1879; son Robert I. Franks (age 8) born August 1891; and daughter Penny L. Franks (age 2) born June 1897. Also living there are his step-relatives, all born in Texas to Texas-born parents: unmarried step-daughter Bennie B. Bright (age 18) born February 1892; unmarried step-son Dan Bright (age 16) April 1894; married step-daughter Mattie C. Friesen (age 20) born March 1880 who has been married for three years with the only child born to her still living; and Carl T. Friesen (age 1) born October 1898. Three boarders and two servants also live in the household. One of the boarders is the son of Roana L. (Thompson) McMains, Alva's sister: Horace E. McMains (age 30) born February 1870 in Texas to Texas-born parents, who is an unmarried Lawyer. Another boarder was Henry Hall, who would be instrumental in helping Mattie learn Morse code: Richard H. Hall (age 20) born December 1879 in Kentucky to Kentucky-born parents, an unmarried Telegraph Operator.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900, shows Harvey A. J. Barnwell (age 41) born October 1858 in Mississippi to Alabama-born parents is a Physician owning his own home and living in Bell Co., TX. Living with him is his wife of 12 years, Mary F. Barnwell (age 37) born August 1862 in Texas to Missouri and Louisiana-born parents, with all four of the children born to her still living. Children in the household: son, Robert Barnwell (age 10) born June 1890 in Texas to Mississippi and Texas-born parents; Daughter Mary Barnwell (age 6?) born ____ in Texas to Mississippi and Texas-born parents; step-daughter, Jessie M. Barnwell (age 17) born September 1882 in Texas to New York and Texas-born parents; and step-daughter, Lee H. Barnwell (age 14) born July 1885 in Texas to New York and Texas-born parents. Also living there is Andrew's widowed father-in-law, Hiram L. Thompson (age 82) born January 1818 in Missouri to North Carolina and Missouri-born parents, who is a Preacher.
Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman was born June 24, 1905, in Dexter, Chaves Co., NM.
Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" Aderhold was born February 1, 1909, in Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1910, shows Charles B. Shipman (age 30) born in Texas to Mississippi and Texas-born parents is a Farmer owning his farm in Commissioner's District #3, Howard Co., TX. Living with him is his wife of 8 years, Ethel Shipman (age 24) born in Texas to Mississippi and Texas-born parents, with the 3 children born to her all living at home and born to Texas-born parents: Jewell Shipman (age 6) born in New Mexico; Horace Shipman (age 4) born in New Mexico; and Hazle Shipman (age 3) born in Texas. Also living there is Charles' widowed grandmother, Sallie Eaker (age 73) born in Arkansas who has her Own Income.
By 1920, Ethyl is now married to Walter Manning Shipman, not Charles Berry Shipman.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken in January 1920 shows Walter Shipman (age 27) born in Texas to Texas-born parents is a Millwright at a Saw Mill who rents his home at 102 Perry Street, 6th Ward, City of Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Living with him is his wife Ethel Shipman (age 34) born in Texas to Texas-born parents who is a Saleslady in a Dry Goods Store. Also living there are two daughters, born in Texas to Texas-born parents: Hazell Shipman (age 13); and Sibyl Shipman (age 8).
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on ___ 1910 shows Daniel G. Franks (age 61) born in Texas to Missouri-born parents is living in Val Verde Co., TX. Living with him is his wife Alva A. Franks (age 54) born in Texas to Missouri-born parents. Also living there are: widowed step-daughter, Bennie V. Hays (age 27) born in Texas to Texas-born parents; unmarried son, Polk I. Franks (age 18) born in Texas to Texas-born parents; daughter, Pennie L. Franks (age 12) born in Texas to Texas-born parents; grandson, Carl T. Friesen (age 10) born in Texas to Texas-born parents; and grandson, Denis E. Hays (age 3) born in Texas to Texas-born parents. A number of boarders also live there.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1910, shows Ed P. Robert (age 34) born in Louisiana to Canadian and USA-born parents is a book keeper living in his own home in Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., NM. He is married to his wife of one year, Alba F. Robert (age 20) born in Texas of Texas-born parents. She is childless.
Daniel McBride Robert was born July 19, 1910, in Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., NM.
The San Antonio Light and Gazette, San Antonio, TX, Sunday, August 7, 1910
Additional Southwest Texas News
Mrs. D. G. Franks has returned from a month's stay in Las Cruces, N. M., where she went to visit her daughter, Mrs. E. P. Roberts.
Edward Paul Robert of Thibodaux, LA.
Alva Allison (Franks) (Robert) Abbey.
Edward Paul Robert died Saturday morning, June 29, 1912, in Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., NM, at age 36.
The Rio Grande Republican, Las Cruces, NM, Tuesday, July 2, 1912
DEATH OF ED ROBERTS
The death of Ed Roberts shocked Las Cruces last Saturday morning coming as it did without warning. Mr. Roberts was preparing for his last days work previous to a long and needed vacation and was stricken in his own home in the presence of his wife and was gone from this life without a word or apparent knowledge of the approaching end. He had suffered for some years from a heart trouble but no immediate danger of death or even serious illness seemed imminent. He had for some time been in care of a physician and had frequently expressed a desire to go to a lower altitude for a rest. This was all planned when he passed away leaving his friends mourning over his sudden demise. He leaves a young wife and child, his beloved mother and a young brother as his immediate family and they are joined by a host of relatives and dear friends in their sorrow. The funeral was held from the pretty bungalow home recently built by the ambitious young man, at four on Sunday afternoon and was in charge of B. P. O. E. Lodge 1119, and the beautiful service with appropriate music by a quartette composed of Messrs W. J. and R. A. Stevens, Dr. Orrin H. Brown and Orrin A. Foster, was solemnly observed. The pall bearers were his working mates from the Bascom French company and were Mr. Frank Islas, Mr. George Schenk, Mr. H. B. Bundy, Mr. Jose Ruiz, Mr. J. B. Wooden and Mr. A. R. Ruiz. Mr. Poole being the funeral director. Beautiful flowers expressed the grief and sympathy of friends and covered the casket from sight. The procession from the residence to the depot was a very long one and the train soon bore away the remains of one who has come to Las Cruces for health and an extension of life which had truly been prolonged by his stay here, in a land he loved, amid beautiful surroundings and loving friends. Ed Roberts as he was known here was a most exemplary young man of correct habits and ideal ambitions. He was a loving son and husband and a highly esteemed citizen. His employers the Bascom-French company prized his loyal service and genuine sorrow is felt by every man there for the loss of this young man. His remains accompanied by his wife and child were sent to Del Rio, Texas for interment.
Daniel Gandy Franks died September 4, 1913, in Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX, at age 64.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 19, 1920, shows Alva Franks (age 62) born in Texas to Texas-born parents is a widowed Hotel Keeper who owns her own home free of a mortgage and is living at 124 E. Martin, City of Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX. Living with her is her unmarried daughter, Pennie Franks (age 22) born in Texas to Texas-born parents. Also living there is her grandson, Dan Abbey (age 9) born in Texas to Texas and Louisiana-born parents. Others also living there: Evans, Young, Gray, Johnson, Wall, De Base, and Cuello.
The Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Friday, July 22, 1927
Waupaca, Wis. - C. T. Abbey, of San Antonio, Tex. and G. A. Abbey, of Haiti, spent Tuesday in the city guests of the Almo Larsen family.
Margaret Estelle Aderhold and Harry Shipman, taken at Harry's sister's house, Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX, about 1928.
Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman and Margaret Estelle Aderhold were married September 5, 1928, in the City of Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX.
Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman and Margaret Estelle Aderhold Marriage Records.
The Galveston Daily News, Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, Sunday, January 13, 1929
HAMMOND HEADS BEARS
San Antonio, Tex., Jan. 12. - H. H. Hammond was elected president of the San Antonio Bears, succeeding Harry Ables, who resigned several weeks ago, following the annual meeting of the stockholders, today. The following were elected board of directors: Dr. J. L. Burleson, H. H. Hammond, J. F. Armstrong, J. L. Yarbrough and C. T. Abbey. The directors elected officers as follows: H. H. Hammond, President and treasurer; Dr. J. H. Burleson, vice president; J. L. Yarbrough, secretary, and Tom E. Conner Jr., assistant secretary and business manager. Conner was placed in active charge of the club.
Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman died March 11, 1930, at University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI, at age 24. Buried in Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Wayne Co., MI.
Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman Death Certificate.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1930, shows James P. Aderhold (age 62) born in Georgia to Georgia-born parents and first married at age 32 is a Railroad Locomotive Engineer owning his own home valued at $6,700 and living at 700 Avenue C, City of Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX. Living with him is his wife, Belle L. Aderhold (age 53) born in Georgia to Georgia-born parents and first married at age 23. Also living there are his two daughters: Margaret Shipman (age 21) born in Texas to Georgia-born parents, a widow; and Dorothy Aderhold (age 16) born in Texas to Texas-born parents, unmarried.
The 1930 U.S. Census taken on April 5, 1930, shows Charles T. Abbey (age 40) born in Wisconsin to Canadian-born parents and first married at age 35 is a Ranchman with a Goat Ranch with real property worth $25,000 owning his own home at 611 5th Street, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. Living with him were his wife Dollie Abbey (age 28) born in Texas to Texas-born parents and first married at age 23; and their daughter June R. Abbey (age 1/12) born in Texas to Wisconsin and Texas-born parents. Also living there was Dollie's sister, Dorothy D. Evans (age 15) born in Texas to Texas-born parents. There were also renters living in the building, a family of four.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930, shows Alva A. Franks (age 74) born in Texas to Missouri and Louisiana-born parents is a widowed Hotel Proprietor owning the hotel valued at $40,000 and living at 216 Main Street, City of Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX. Living there are several family members: granddaughter, Betty J. Franks (age 3) born in Texas to Texas-born parents; divorced daughter, Bennie B. Hays (age 48) a Trained Nurse born in Texas to Texas-born parents; unmarried grandson, Dennis E. Hays (age 23) an Auto Parts Salesman born in Texas to Texas-born parents; unmarried grandson, Dan R. Abby (age 19) born in New Mexico to Louisiana and Texas-born parents; and widowed brother, John H. Thompson (age 71) a Hotel Manager born in Texas to Missouri and Louisiana-born parents. Several other lodgers also live at that address.
Alva Allison (Thompson) (Brite) Franks died December 10, 1933, in Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX, at age 77. Buried in Westlawn Cemetery, Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX.
Alva Allison (Thompson) (Brite) Franks Death Certificate.
Dan Robert Abbey and Margaret Estelle (Aderhold) Shipman were married April 13, 1934, in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX.
The Grosse Pointe News, Grosse Pointe, Wayne Co., MI, Thursday, July 6, 1967
Army Private DAN R. ABBEY, JR., son of MR. and MRS. DAN R. ABBEY, of Hawthorne road, fired expert with the M-14 rifle near the completion of basic combat training at Fort Campbell, Ky., June 12. The expert rating is the highest mark a soldier can achieve on his weapons qualification test.
Dan Robert Abbey Jr. and Marilyn Sandra (Meyer) Unknown were married December 22, 1967, at the Barbour Chapel of Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, Grosse Pointe, Wayne Co., MI.
The Grosse Pointe News, Grosse Pointe, MI, Thursday, January 4, 1968
Mr. and Mrs. Dan R. Abbey, Jr.
A reception at the Tonnacour place home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl G. Meyer, followed the Friday evening, December 22, wedding of MARILYN SANDRA MEYER and Dan Robert Abbey, Jr., a member of the United States Honor Guard stationed at Fort Meyer, Va, son of the Senior Abbeys, of Hawthorne road. The Reverend Richard Mitchell officiated at the 8 o'clock ceremony in the Barbour Chapel of Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, for which the bride selected a mist green silk shantung dress and coat ensemble, with a beaded collar, and a spray of cyprapediam orchids. She was attended by her sister, Cheryl A. Louise Meyer. Serving as proxy best man for the bridegroom's brother, John C. Abbey, who is stationed in Vietnam, was Mr. Abbey, Sr. Chris Frolund ushered. The newlyweds are making their home in Washington, D.C.
Kenneth Gerald Steveson and Susan Carmean (McKee) Steveson were divorced December 31, 1975, in Fairfax Co., VA.
Kenneth Gerald Steveson and Susan Carmean (McKee) Steveson Divorce Certificate.
Jon Charles Abbey and Susan Carmean (McKee) Stevenson were married July 30, 1976, at the Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, McLean, Fairfax Co., VA.
Jon Charles Abbey and Susan Carmean (McKee) Stevenson Marriage Certificate.
The Del Rio Herald, Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX, Sunday, August 8, 1976
Susan Stevenson Wed to Jon Abbey
Wedding vows were exchanged by Susan McKee Stevenson and John Charles Abbey in McLean, Va., in the Lewinsville Presbyterian Church July 30. Parents of the bride are Col. James O. McKee, USAF Ret., and Mrs. McKee of Galesburg, Ill. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan R. Abbey, formerly of Del Rio and now of Sun City, Ariz. He is the nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Stillman Y. Long of Del Rio. A reception was held in the Army-Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va., with Mr. and Mrs. Dan R Abbey as hosts. The couple will reside in Herndon, Va. Mrs. M.Collumber was her sister's matron of honor and Dan R. Abbey Jr. was his brother's best man.
Dan Robert Abbey Jr. and Marilyn Sandra (Meyer) (Unknown) Abbey were divorced May 18, 1979, in Fairfax Co., VA.
Dan Robert Abbey Jr. and Marilyn Sandra (Meyer) (Unknown) Abbey Divorce Certificate.
Donald Henry "Don" DiLoreto and Ann Evelyn (O'Neil) DiLoreto were divorced January 15, 1980, in Fairfax Co., VA.
Donald Henry "Don" DiLoreto and Ann Evelyn (O'Neil) DiLoreto Divorce Certificate.
Dan Robert Abbey Jr. and Andrea Lea Capriotti were married June 14, 1980, in Vienna, Fairfax Co., VA.
Dan Robert Abbey Jr. and Andrea Lea Capriotti Marriage Certificate.
Donald Henry "Don" DiLoreto and Marilyn Sandra (Meyer) (Unknown) Abbey were married July 4, 1980, at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., VA.
Donald Henry "Don" DiLoreto and Marilyn Sandra (Meyer) (Unknown) Abbey Marriage Certificate.
Dan Robert Abbey died January 4, 2001, in Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 90. His ashes were scattered in the White Tank Mountain Regional Park, west of Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ.
Dan Robert Abbey.
Margaret Estelle (Aderhold) (Shipman) "Muggsie" Abbey, Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ, December 12, 2003.
Dorothy Belle (Aderhold) Long died early Wednesday morning, December 5, 2007, at Val Verde County Regional Medical Center, Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX, at age 93. Buried in Masonic Cemetery, Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX.
Del Rio News-Herald, Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX, Thursday, December 6, 2007
Dorothy Belle Aderhold Long
Dorothy Belle Aderhold Long passed away early Wednesday morning at the Val Verde County Regional Medical Center where she had been hospitalized. She was born in Del Rio on January 9, 1914 to her late parents J.P. Aderhold and Belle L. Barge. Graduating from local schools in 1931, she attended South West Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos before entering the Methodist School of Nursing in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated in 1937 as a registered nurse and held that designation for more than 50 years. She was a member of Del Rio Chapter 204, O.E.S.; Del Rio Study Club and the Methodist Together Circle. Married to the late Stillman Y. Long in June 1939, she is survived by her sister, Margaret Abbey of Peoria, Az.; two children, James Stillman Long of Del Rio and Mary Kay Parker of Maui, Hawaii; three grandchildren, Katherine Porter of San Francisco, Captain James S. Long II of McCord AFB and Abby Lane Aube of Houston and several great-grandchildren of Houston. Private funeral services are pending under the direction of G.W. Cox Funeral Home. Those wishing to make contributions are encouraged to do so to the charity of their choice.
Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" (Aderhold) (Shipman) Abbey died December 13, 2008, in Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 99. Her ashes were scattered in the White Tank Mountain Regional Park, west of Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ.
Westlawn Cemetery, Del Rio, Texas A thru M by surname Compiled by John M. Longoria, johnl@webnology.com 1st column: LAST NAME 2nd column FIRST NAME 3rd column MIDDLE NAME 4th column DATE OF BIRTH 5th column DATE OF DEATH 6th column INSCRIPTION Abbey Alva Franks 1889 1919 Brite Dan Henry Apr. 18, 1884 Apr. 16, 1976 Brite J. W. 1873 1955 Brite Mattie Bell 1874 1966 Brite Philo B. Owen Jan. 23, 1906 Aug. 22, 1974 Brite S. Myrtle 1896 1980 Brite Thomas R. 1895 1966 Brite, Jr. Thomas R. 1916 1999 Franks Alva A. 1856 1933 Franks Chas. E. June 10, 1873 May 7, 1929 Franks Dan. G. 1848 1913 Franks Edmond 1847 1921 Father Franks Penny 1897 1923 Franks Robt. I. 1891 1930 Franks Roy W. 1900 1941 Faithful to his trust Franks Talitha 1851 1927 Mother Franks Viola 1873 1952 Hays Bennie B. 1882 1972
POSTMASTERS & POST OFFICES OFPECOS COUNTY, TEXAS1872 - 1930
DRYDEN (Pecos, Terrell) (see also THURST)
(Re-established) Franks, Dan'l. G., 24 Jun 1891
Contributed by Terri Goins Lorenz
Partial Index to Probate Cases
NAME
STATUS
DATE FILED
CASE NUMBER
Franks, Alonzo, Artie, Dannie, Lela, Ortie, Oscar and Zorilla
Minors
April 7, 1885
89
Franks, B. F., Deceased; James, Mary L., Mathew, Nancy Ann and William
Aug. 20, 1863
11 (A)
Franks, Charlie P. and John S.
Sept. 27, 1912
418
Franks, Essie, Florence and John
July 26, 1922
626
Franks, Essie O.
Deceased
May 16, 1921
602
Franks, L. A.
Nov. 10, 1883
73
Franks, W. M.
NCM
July 29, 1914
451
Franks, Wm. A.
March 3, 1916
486
586 (A)
Indian Pioneer History Project for Oklahoma Date: September 29,1937 Name: Eliza Elmore (Mrs.) Post Office: , Oklahoma Date of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Fall County, Texas Father: C. A. Wells Place of Birth: Information on father: Mother: Place of birth: Information on mother: Field Worker: Charline M. Culbertson, Interviewer Interview #7776
Interview with Mrs. Eliza Elmore Limestone Gap, Oklahoma
I was born in Fall County, Texas, in 1866. My Parents were C. A. and P. A. WELLS.
I came to the Indian Territory with my sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bradford HAYES and their family in 1885. Mr. Hayes was a Methodist missionary both Territorial days and after statehood. He worked as a missionary in Indian Territory and Oklahoma for thirty years.
Our trip was made in a covered wagon. We did not travel with other groups but only with my sisters immediate family.
We located on the bank of the Washita River near Tishomingo.
We leased land from Edmond PORTER a Chickasaw Indian. My sister and I did all the farming while her husband preached among the Indians.
We lived in a little log house, eighteen by twenty feet. It had a fire place at one end and there were no windows, only small shutters.
At Tishomingo, at this time there was one log store and post office. I do not recall who was postmaster or who operated the store.
All we brought with us from Texas was our household goods. The only thing I am in possession of today is some old cotton garters. These had belonged to my mother. I also have a cast iron skillet that I brought from Texas.
We went to Whitesboro, Texas to get our supplies. It took two days to make the trip there. We crossed the Washita River at COLBERT’s Ferry.
We went to BYRDS mill to get out corn and wheat ground.
I had no personal friends among the Indians. I never attended any of their dances nor pow-wows.
We always had a fine gardens and orchards, also lots of wild game such as turkey, deer and hogs, and there were big flocks of prairie chickens.
I plowed and did a man’s work for eleven years and knew very little of what was going on in the outside world. I stayed at home and took care of my parents as they were invalids and did not marry until I was forty-five.
Submitted to OKGenWeb by Rusty Stroup <m2759@chickasaw.com> 03-1999.
Also submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup RAlsup2@aol.com March 2004 with the following note: Rev. John Bradford Hays was a well known Baptist Missionary. Interview from Vol. 23, pages 406-407, Indian Pioneer History, Grant Foreman Collection, Indian Archives Division, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
McKEE, JAMES O., COL., USAF (Ret.)
On Thursday, May 18, 2006. Long time resident of Northern Virginia. He is survived by three daughters, Susan C. Abbey (Jon) of Herndon, VA, Diana M. McKee of Columbus, OH and Marden C. Cullumber (Larry) of Springfield, VA; six grandchildren, Kenneth, Carrie and James Abbey, Lauren and Bradley Cullumber and Kyle McKee-Jacobs; two great-grandchildren, Brooks and Camden Abbey; and his brother, Dale E. McKee of Rio, IL. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25, at Fort Myer Old Post Chapel. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Arrangements by EVERLY WHEATLEY FUNERAL HOME.
The Washington Post on May 28, 2006