Generation No. 1
1. John1 BLACK was born Abt. 1750 in Augusta Co., VA, and died Unknown.
Children of John BLACK are:
+2 i. Benjamin Blair2 BLACK, born 27 Oct 1808 in KY; died 25 Aug 1889 in Freestone Co., TX.
3 ii. Alexander BLACK, born 1810; died Unknown.
Generation No. 2
2. Benjamin Blair2 BLACK (John1) was born 27 Oct 1808 in
KY, and died 25 Aug 1889 in Freestone Co., TX. He married (1) Rachel BERRY 1827 in Jackson, AL.
She was born 1810, and died 1860 in Calhoun, AL. He married (2) Jane LITTLE 18 Aug 1840 in Benton Co., AL.
She was born 13 Feb 1819 in SC, and died 18 Nov 1891 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Benjamin Blair BLACK:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Rachel BERRY:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Cause of Death: Rattle snake bite
More About Jane LITTLE:
Burial: Harrison Chapel, Freestone Co., TX
Children of Benjamin BLACK and Rachel BERRY are:
+4 i. John3 BLACK, born Dec 1828 in Jackson, AL; died 22 Jun 1860 in Mt. Zion, Freestone Co., TX.
+5 ii. William Anderson "Dick" BLACK, born 20 Jun 1834 in Calhoun, AL; died 03 Jan 1909 in Freestone Co., TX.
+6 iii. James Alexander BLACK, born 22 Mar 1836 in Jackson, AL; died 15 Mar 1877 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX.
Children of Benjamin BLACK and Jane LITTLE are:
+7 i. William Aaron3 BLACK, born 1841 in AL; died 1876 in TX.
+8 ii. Mary Jane BLACK, born 19 Feb 1843 in AL; died 29 Jan 1890 in Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX.
9 iii. Rufus BLACK, born 05 Oct 1846 in AL; died 14 Jun 1865 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Rufus BLACK:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
+10 iv. Alleston Marion BLACK, born 1848 in Aberdeen, Monroe Co., MS; died 1923 in Freestone Co., TX.
+11 v. Martha Melissa BLACK, born 13 Sep 1850 in Aberdeen, Monroe, MS; died 12 Dec 1931 in Freestone Co., TX.
+12 vi. Wiley BLACK, born 09 Dec 1853 in Keechi Creek, Freestone Co., TX; died 10 May 1918 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX.
+13 vii. Benjamin Franklin BLACK, born 03 Mar 1856 in Lanely, Freestone Co., TX; died 31 Jan 1885 in Lanely, Freestone, TX.
+14 viii. Margaret"Maggie" BLACK, born 1862 in Lanely, Freestone, TX; died Unknown in OK.
Generation No. 3
4. John3 BLACK (Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Dec 1828 in
Jackson, AL, and died 22 Jun 1860 in Mt. Zion, Freestone Co., TX. He married Amanda Elizabeth WEAVER 1850 in Monroe, MS.
She was born 03 Jun 1833 in Monroe, MS, and died 19 Feb 1918 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX.
More About John BLACK:
Burial: Mt Zion Cemetery, Freestone, TX
Children of John BLACK and Amanda WEAVER are:
+15 i. Louisa James4 BLACK, born 01 Aug 1855 in Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX; died 21 Apr 1923 in OK.
16 ii. Henry Morgan BLACK, born 1856 in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown. He married Susan HOLLIMAN; born Abt. 1860; died Unknown.
+17 iii. Alexander Grant BLACK, born 19 Oct 1857 in Freestone Co., TX; died 12 Apr 1942 in Clovis, Curry, NM.
+18 iv. Rachel James BLACK, born 06 Apr 1859; died Dec 1937.
+19 v. Johnnie BLACK, born 1860; died 1943 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX.
5. William Anderson "Dick"3 BLACK (Benjamin Blair2, John1)
was born 20 Jun 1834 in Calhoun, AL, and died 03 Jan 1909 in Freestone Co., TX. He married Margaret E. GREEN 31 Mar 1853 in Freestone
Co., TX. She was born 06 Feb 1838 in Blount, AL, and died 25 Aug 1913 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About William Anderson "Dick" BLACK:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Medical Information: Dark complexion, hazel eyes and dark hair
Military service: 30 Jun 1862, Enlisted in Confederate Army at Fairfield, Co. I, Young Reg't Texas Inf.
More About Margaret E. GREEN:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Children of William BLACK and Margaret GREEN are:
+20 i. Ben4 BLACK, born 27 Apr 1855 in Freestone Co., TX; died 14 Jul 1875.
+21 ii. William Timothy BLACK, born 29 Feb 1856 in Freestone Co., TX; died 11 Jan 1945 in Coryell Co., TX.
+22 iii. Mary "Mollie" BLACK, born 1858 in Freestone Co., TX; died 1897.
23 iv. James Alexander "Eck" BLACK, born 1863 in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX. He married (1) Ida
A. GILPIN 26 Sep
1878 in Freestone Co., TX; born in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown. He married (2) Missouri T. CREASON 03 Nov 1887; died Unknown.
More About James Alexander "Eck" BLACK:
Burial: Shiloh Cemetery, Alto, TX
More About Ida A. GILPIN:
Burial: Shiloh Cemetery, Alto, TX
+24 v. John Anderson BLACK, born 28 Sep 1865 in Freestone Co., TX; died 19 Nov 1948 in Lufkin, TX.
+25 vi. Joseph BLACK, born 1866 in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown.
+26 vii. Horace Bishop BLACK, born 28 Jan 1870 in Freestone Co., TX; died 09 Apr 1950 in Wellington, TX.
27 viii. Granville BLACK, born 1868 in Freestone Co., TX; died Aft. 1880.
28 ix. Hiram G. "Bud" BLACK, born 1871 in Freestone Co., TX; died 1934.
He married Bettie Ann STANTON 23 Jul 1889; born 1874; died 1958.
More About Hiram G. "Bud" BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Bettie Ann STANTON:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
29 x. Lewis BLACK, born 03 Mar 1875 in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown. He married Clara; died Unknown.
30 xi. Maggie BLACK, born 1875 in Freestone Co., TX; died 1928 in Freestone Co., TX. She married Shell LANE; died Unknown.
More About Maggie BLACK:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX....said to be last person buried in this cemetery
31 xii. Melvin BLACK, born 1882; died 1956 in Freestone Co., TX. He married Martha STEVENS 22 Nov 1895; died Unknown.
More About Melvin BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
32 xiii. Bird BLACK, died Unknown. She married Loyd LANE; died Unknown.
6. James Alexander3 BLACK (Benjamin Blair2, John1)
was born 22 Mar 1836 in Jackson, AL, and died 15 Mar 1877 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX. He married Comfort Susannah
SINGLETARY 09 Sep 1858 in Cherokee, TX. She was born 23 Nov 1843 in Rankin, MS, and died 09 Oct 1887 in Alto,
Cherokee Co., TX.
More About James Alexander BLACK:
Burial: Shiloh Cemetery, near Alto, Cherokee, TX
More About Comfort Susannah SINGLETARY:
Burial: Shiloh Cemetery, near Alto, Cherokee, TX
Children of James BLACK and Comfort SINGLETARY are:
+33 i. John Thomas4 BLACK, born 01 Sep 1860 in Cherokee, TX; died 29 Apr 1942.
34 ii. Henry Benjamin Lynch BLACK, born 10 Sep 1865 in Cherokee, TX; died 10 Jan 1883 in Cherokee, TX.
+35 iii. George Alexander BLACK, born 17 Sep 1867 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX; died 25 Dec 1942 in San Antonio, TX.
+36 iv. William Aaron BLACK, born 17 Apr 1870 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX; died 21 Apr 1955 in Home, Cherokee, TX.
37 v. Peggy Ann BLACK, born 30 Jun 1872 in Cherokee, TX; died 15 Jul 1877 in TX.
38 vi. Alexander Gaston BLACK, born 03 Feb 1875 in Cherokee, TX; died 20 Feb 1935. He married Eliza Lucinda SCHOCHLER; died Unknown.
39 vii. M. S. BLACK, died Unknown.
7. William Aaron3 BLACK (Benjamin Blair2, John1)
was born 1841 in AL, and died 1876 in TX. He married Virginia THOMASON. She died 1933 in Lawton, OK.
Children of William BLACK and Virginia THOMASON are:
40 i. Robert4 BLACK, died Unknown.
41 ii. Edd BLACK, died Unknown.
42 iii. William Rawles BLACK, died Unknown.
43 iv. Horatio BLACK, died Unknown.
44 v. Irene BLACK, died Unknown.
8. Mary Jane3 BLACK (Benjamin Blair2, John1) was
born 19 Feb 1843 in AL, and died 29 Jan 1890 in Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX.
She married (1) William Evans RICHARDS 04 Jul 1865 in Freestone Co., TX. He died 29 Apr 1870.
She married (2) Lewis BARNETT 14 Sep 1873 in Freestone Co., TX. He died Unknown.
More About Mary Jane BLACK:
Cause of Death: Cancer
Children of Mary BLACK and William RICHARDS are:
45 i. Martha Rebecca4 RICHARDS, died Unknown.
46 ii. William Evans Jr. RICHARDS, died Unknown.
Child of Mary BLACK and Lewis BARNETT is:
47 i. Nettie4 BARNETT, born in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown.
10. Alleston Marion3 BLACK (Benjamin Blair2, John1)
was born 1848 in Aberdeen, Monroe Co., MS, and died 1923 in Freestone Co., TX. He married Laura M. SHIRLEY 28 Oct 1869 in Freestone Co., TX.
She was born 1853, and died 1938 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Alleston Marion BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Laura M. SHIRLEY:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Children of Alleston BLACK and Laura SHIRLEY are:
+48 i. Joseph Marion4 BLACK, born 11 Nov 1876 in Freestone Co., TX; died 17 Mar 1924 in Leon Co., TX.
+49 ii. Ella Lee BLACK, born 1880 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown in Houston, Harris, Tx.
+50 iii. Maymie BLACK, born 22 May 1882 in Parker Co., TX; died 19 Dec 1971 in Freestone Co., TX.
+51 iv. Leta BLACK, born 12 Aug 1885 in Freestone Co., TX; died 30 Apr 1974 in Teague, Freestone Co., TX.
+52 v. Ben Blain BLACK, born 31 May 1887 in Freestone Co., TX; died 07 Jan 1951 in Freestone Co., TX.
53 vi. Frank P. BLACK, born 1892 in Freestone Co., TX; died 1922 in Freestone Co., TX.
Notes for Frank P. BLACK:
Never married
More About Frank P. BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
+54 vii. Lanie BLACK, born 1892 in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown.
+55 viii. Willie BLACK, born 26 Mar 1892 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX; died 15 Oct 1918 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX.
11. Martha Melissa3 BLACK (Benjamin Blair2, John1)
was born 13 Sep 1850 in Aberdeen, Monroe, MS, and died 12 Dec 1931 in Freestone Co., TX. She married Lafayette
Houston "Fate" ADKINS 03 Mar 1873 in Lanely, Freestone, TX.
He was born 10 May 1851 in AL, and died 15 Sep 1917 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Martha Melissa BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Lafayette Houston "Fate" ADKINS:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Children of Martha BLACK and Lafayette ADKINS are:
+56 i. Nettie4 ADKINS, born 1874 in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown.
+57 ii. Sue ADKINS, born 19 Sep 1875 in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown.
+58 iii. John Richard ADKINS, born 01 Jun 1878 in Freestone Co., TX; died 03 Jul 1953 in Freestone Co., TX.
+59 iv. Rufus Lafayette ADKINS, born 25 Feb 1880 in Freestone Co., TX; died 21 Jan 1943 in Freestone Co., TX.
+60 v. Floy Elmira ADKINS, born 09 Mar 1882 in Freestone Co., TX; died Mar 1973 in Eagle Lake, Colorado, TX.
61 vi. Clarence "Charn" ADKINS, born 03 Feb 1884 in Freestone Co., TX; died 02 May 1895 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Clarence "Charn" ADKINS:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
62 vii. Myrtle ADKINS, born 30 Apr 1886 in Freestone Co., TX; died Jan 1982 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant, TX. She married (1) Albert
N. BLEDSOE; born
1878; died 1938 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant, TX. She married (2) William M. MOORE; died Unknown.
More About Albert N. BLEDSOE:
Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant, TX
63 viii. Grace ADKINS, born 14 May 1888 in Freestone Co., TX; died 14 Jun 1912 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Grace ADKINS:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
+64 ix. Jewell Edna ADKINS, born 17 Dec 1890 in Lanely, Freestone, TX; died 01 Nov 1963 in Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX.
65 x. Alvin B. ADKINS, born 07 Jul 1892; died Unknown. He married Caroline Katherine REKFUSS; died Unknown.
12. Wiley3 BLACK (Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 09 Dec 1853 in Keechi Creek,
Freestone Co., TX, and died 10 May 1918 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX. He marriedEmma MILLIKEN 1877. She was
born 08 Jul 1860 in Crockett, Houston, TX, and died 10 Aug 1954 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX.
More About Wiley BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Emma MILLIKEN:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Children of Wiley BLACK and Emma MILLIKEN are:
66 i. Harvey Lane4 BLACK, died Unknown.
67 ii. Lee BLACK, born 1878; died 1938. He married Minta WILBANKS; born 1883; died 21 Nov 1976.
More About Lee BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Minta WILBANKS:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
68 iii. Lollie BLACK, died Unknown. She married J. G. SMITH; died Unknown.
69 iv. Earl W. BLACK, born 1889; died 1978. He married Kate YERBY; born 1889; died 1967.
More About Earl W. BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
+70 v. Robert Carter BLACK, born 05 Nov 1881; died 27 Dec 1979 in Freestone Co., TX.
71 vi. Ora Della BLACK, died Unknown. She married Lewis EUBANK; died Unknown.
72 vii. Grace BLACK, died Unknown. She married R. J. WILLETT; died Unknown.
73 viii. Meck BLACK, born 1891; died 1957. He married Ruby Susanna DAWSON; born 1894; died 12 Dec 1968.
More About Meck BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Ruby Susanna DAWSON:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
74 ix. Burnett B. BLACK, born 1894; died 1948. He married Myrtle L. FOREMAN; born 1899; died 1981.
More About Burnett B. BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
+75 x. Clemmie Dee BLACK, born 03 Jan 1888; died 07 Dec 1967 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX.
13. Benjamin Franklin3 BLACK (Benjamin Blair2, John1)
was born 03 Mar 1856 in Lanely, Freestone Co., TX, and died 31 Jan 1885 in Lanely, Freestone, TX. He married
Sarah "Sally" Ann DELARM 06 Sep 1881 in Lanely, Freestone, TX, daughter of Pierre DELARM and Martha HUNT. She
was born 13 Dec 1861 in IL, and died 03 Aug 1940 in Teague, Freestone Co., TX.
More About Benjamin Franklin BLACK:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Children of Benjamin BLACK and Sarah DELARM are:
+76 i. Agnes Gertrude4 BLACK, born 08 Jul 1882 in Lanely, Freestone, TX; died 18 Oct 1948.
+77 ii. Alma Irene BLACK, born 24 Jul 1883 in Lanely, Freestone, TX; died 09 Dec 1944 in Freestone Co., TX.
+78 iii. William Dial BLACK, born 16 Sep 1884 in Lanely, Freestone, TX; died 17 Sep 1950 in Teague, Freestone Co., TX.
14. Margaret"Maggie"3 BLACK (Benjamin Blair2, John1)
was born 1862 in Lanely, Freestone, TX, and died Unknown in OK. She married James Riley HAM 29 Nov 1877, son of Bright HAM and Mary JONES.
He was born 1854, and died Unknown.
Children of Margaret"Maggie" BLACK and James HAM are:
+79 i. Crowell4 HAM, born 1882; died Unknown.
80 ii. Mattie HAM, born 1884; died Unknown.
81 iii. Sallie HAM, born 1887; died Unknown.
82 iv. Emmett HAM, born 1888; died Unknown.
83 v. Nettie HAM, born 1892; died Unknown.
84 vi. Jeff HAM, born 1893; died Unknown.
85 vii. Edna HAM, born 1896; died Unknown.
+86 viii. Riley Bright HAM, born 30 Jan 1899; died 29 Feb 1992 in Freestone Co., TX.
Generation No. 4
15. Louisa James4 BLACK (John3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 01 Aug 1855 in Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX, and died 21 Apr 1923 in OK. She married
James Leroy COODY 12 Oct 1876 in Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX, son of Benjamin COODY and Susan TURNER. He
was born 03 Nov 1854 in Red Top, Grimes, TX, and died 28 May 1921 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX.
Children of Louisa BLACK and James COODY are:
87 i. Zoe Marie5 COODY, died Unknown. She married Unknown MEEKER; died Unknown.
88 ii. Louverta Morgan COODY, born 24 Aug 1877 in Marquez, Leon Co., TX; died 16 Aug 1950 in Frederick, Tillman, OK.
She married James
WATSON; died Unknown.
+89 iii. Rufus Evans COODY, born 28 Jan 1879 in Marlin, Falls Co., TX; died 28 Dec 1951 in Henrietta, Clay Co., TX.
+90 iv. Rachel Ozella COODY, born 28 Jun 1880 in Marlin, Falls Co., TX; died 22 Sep 1904 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX.
91 v. Beulah Lee COODY, born 10 Mar 1882 in Marlin, Falls Co., TX; died 21 Oct 1922 in Graham, TX. She married Unknown MILLER; died
Unknown.
92 vi. John James COODY, born 06 Aug 1886 in Mart, McLellan Co., TX; died 22 Feb 1962 in Lawton, Comanche, OK. He married Ethyl COLIE
05
Jun 1910 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX; died Unknown.
93 vii. Felix Benjamin COODY, born 25 Jan 1889 in Mart, McLellan Co., TX; died 05 Feb 1924 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX.
94 viii. Otis Covington COODY, born 14 Feb 1889 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX; died 23 Oct 1952 in Bethny, OK.
95 ix. Linnie Dean COODY, born 1890; died Unknown. She married Unknown RAY; died Unknown.
96 x. Loye Esther COODY, died Unknown.
17. Alexander Grant4 BLACK (John3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 19 Oct 1857 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 12 Apr 1942 in Clovis, Curry, NM. He
married Tellula Ann AVERY 15 Feb 1883 in McLennan Co., TX.
She was born 17 Feb 1862 in Shelby, AL, and died 01 Dec 1959 in Eldorado, Schleicher, TX.
Children of Alexander BLACK and Tellula AVERY are:
+97 i. Mattie Estella5 BLACK, born 23 Feb 1884 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX; died 20 Jul 1980 in Clovis, Curry, NM.
+98 ii. Myrta Ozella BLACK, born 13 Feb 1885 in McLennan Co., TX; died 11 Oct 1978 in Roswell, Chaves, NM.
+99 iii. Jessie Holloman BLACK, born 10 Feb 1886 in Normangee, Leon Co., TX; died 20 Dec 1981 in Silver City, Grant, NM.
+100 iv. Marvin A. BLACK, born 10 Jul 1887 in McLennan Co., TX; died 15 Dec 1976.
18. Rachel James4 BLACK (John3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 06 Apr 1859, and died Dec 1937. She married William B. PRATHER, son of William PRATHER and Martha
UNKNOWN. He was born 1847 in AL, and died Unknown.
Children of Rachel BLACK and William PRATHER are:
+101 i. Ira Nelson5 PRATHER, born 1886 in Leon Co., TX; died 1964.
+102 ii. Mattie Bea PRATHER, born 04 Apr 1889 in Leon Co., TX; died Unknown.
103 iii. Richard Black PRATHER, born 1890 in Leon Co., TX; died 1965.
Notes for Richard Black PRATHER:
Never married. Lived near his brother Ira
104 iv. Johnny PRATHER, died Unknown.
19. Johnnie4 BLACK (John3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 1860, and died 1943 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX. She married (1) Jim LOONEY.
He died Unknown. She married(2) John G. McLAUGHLIN. He died Unknown.
Child of Johnnie BLACK and Jim LOONEY is:
105 i. Jim Jr.5 LOONEY, died Unknown.
Children of Johnnie BLACK and John McLAUGHLIN are:
106 i. Mattie5 McLAUGHLIN, died Unknown.
107 ii. Mollie McLAUGHLIN, died Unknown.
108 iii. Luther McLAUGHLIN, died Unknown.
20. Ben4 BLACK (William Anderson "Dick"3, Benjamin Blair2, John1)
was born 27 Apr 1855 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 14 Jul 1875. He married Mable Mae CAMPBELL 25 Aug 1918. She died Unknown.
More About Ben BLACK:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Children of Ben BLACK and Mable CAMPBELL are:
109 i. Maudine5 BLACK, died Unknown.
110 ii. Bernice BLACK, died Unknown.
111 iii. Liston BLACK, died Unknown.
112 iv. M. T. BLACK, died Unknown.
113 v. Pete BLACK, died Unknown.
114 vi. Spurgeon Marvin BLACK, died Unknown.
115 vii. Betty Joe BLACK, died Unknown.
21. William Timothy4 BLACK (William Anderson "Dick"3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 29 Feb 1856 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 11 Jan 1945 in Coryell Co., TX.
He married Susan BERRY 28 Oct 1883 in Freestone Co., TX. She was born 08 Nov 1862 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 03 Nov 1964 in
Coryell Co., TX.
Children of William BLACK and Susan BERRY are:
116 i. Ernest C.5 BLACK, born 1899; died Unknown.
117 ii. S. V. BLACK, born 1901; died Unknown.
118 iii. O. R. BLACK, born 1901; died Unknown.
22. Mary "Mollie"4 BLACK (William Anderson "Dick"3, Benjamin
Blair2, John1) was born 1858 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 1897. She married George
Washington BERRY 09 Sep 1875. He died Unknown.
More About Mary "Mollie" BLACK:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX in an unmarked grave
Child of Mary BLACK and George BERRY is:
+119 i. George Walter5 BERRY, died Unknown.
24. John Anderson4 BLACK (William Anderson "Dick"3, Benjamin
Blair2, John1) was born 28 Sep 1865 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 19 Nov 1948 in Lufkin, TX.
He married Harriett Elizabeth "Hattie" BERRY 05 Oct 1884 in Freestone Co., TX, daughter of George BERRY and Elizabeth UNKNOWN.
She was born 11 Jan 1865 in Jackson Co., AL, and died 04 Feb 1926 in Lufkin, TX.
Notes for John Anderson BLACK:
John was a Baptist preacher and served as missionary in the Angelina Missionary Baptist Assoc. for many years, where he organized many churches
and pastored most every church in the association. In addition to being a minister himself, John had two sons, three grandsons, and 3 greatsons
who were or are ministers or ministers of education.
More About John Anderson BLACK:
Burial: Prairie Grove Cemetery near Lufkin, TX
More About Harriett Elizabeth "Hattie" BERRY:
Burial: Prairie Grove Cemetery near Lufkin, TX
Children of John BLACK and Harriett BERRY are:
120 i. Ira5 BLACK, born Sep 1885 in Freestone Co., TX; died 08 May 1958. He married Lugenia FRENCH; died Unknown.
Notes for Ira BLACK:
Killed in an auto accident near Burke, TX.
More About Ira BLACK:
Burial: Weeches, between Alto and Grapeland
121 ii. Cora E. BLACK, born 16 Oct 1889 in Freestone Co., TX; died 1964. She married Will RHEA; died Unknown.
More About Cora E. BLACK:
Burial: Mt. Pleasant
+122 iii. James Edgar BLACK, born 14 Aug 1891 in Freestone Co., TX; died 25 Apr 1964 in Teague, Freestone Co., TX.
123 iv. Nora BLACK, born 18 Nov 1893; died Unknown. She married Dixon DEGGS; died Unknown.
124 v. Richard BLACK, born 1887; died Unknown.
Notes for Richard BLACK:
Died young
More About Richard BLACK:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
125 vi. Delia BLACK, died Unknown.
Notes for Delia BLACK:
Died young
More About Delia BLACK:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co, TX
126 vii. Celia BLACK, died Unknown.
Notes for Celia BLACK:
Died young
More About Celia BLACK:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
127 viii. Dock BLACK, born 03 Nov 1898 in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown.
He married Loach MATHIS Dec 1923; born Abt. 1900 in TX; died
Unknown.
128 ix. Ora BLACK, died Unknown. She married Claude HERRING; died Unknown.
129 x. Pattie BLACK, born 07 Apr 1902; died 1969. She married Arthur LOCKE; died Unknown.
More About Pattie BLACK:
Burial: Union Spring Cemetery, near Corrigan, TX
130 xi. Jewell BLACK, born 1904; died Unknown.
Notes for Jewell BLACK:
Died young
More About Jewell BLACK:
Burial: Blackjack Cemetery, near Alto, TX
131 xii. Ida BLACK, born 1905; died Unknown.
Notes for Ida BLACK:
Died young
More About Ida BLACK:
Burial: Blackjack Cemetery, near Alto, TX
132 xiii. Betty BLACK, born Private. She married Hearon MATHIS Private; died Unknown.
25. Joseph4 BLACK (William Anderson "Dick"3, Benjamin
Blair2, John1) was born 1866 in Freestone Co., TX, and
died Unknown. He married Genevieve "Jennie" STANTON 15 Dec 1886 in Freestone Co., TX, daughter of
Richard STANTON and Hellen BARNES. She was born in Freestone Co., TX, and died Unknown in Freestone Co., TX.
Children of Joseph BLACK and Genevieve STANTON are:
133 i. Rebecca5 BLACK, born Sep 1890; died Unknown.
134 ii. Melvin H. BLACK, born 13 Mar 1893; died Unknown.
26. Horace Bishop4 BLACK (William Anderson "Dick"3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 28 Jan 1870 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 09 Apr 1950 in Wellington, TX.
He married Florence Belle Emma REINHARDT 03 Nov 1889 in Freestone Co., TX, daughter of Richard REINHARDT and Mary UNKNOWN.
She was born 18 Mar 1872, and died 17 Feb 1914 in Wellington, TX.
More About Horace Bishop BLACK:
Burial: Wellington Cemetery near Wellington, TX
Religion: Baptist
More About Florence Belle Emma REINHARDT:
Burial: Wellington Cemetery near Wellington, TX
Cause of Death: Died a few hours after giving birth
Religion: Baptist
Children of Horace BLACK and Florence REINHARDT are:
135 i. Agnes May "Aggie"5 BLACK, born 22 Sep 1890 in Freestone Co., TX; died 18 Jun 1896 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Agnes May "Aggie" BLACK:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
136 ii. Maggie Beatress BLACK, born 07 Jun 1892 in Freestone Co., TX; died 23 Oct 1976 in Wellington, TX.
More About Maggie Beatress BLACK:
Burial: Wellington Cemetery near Wellington, TX
137 iii. Allen C. BLACK, born 06 May 1894 in Freestone Co., TX; died 22 Sep 1975 in Amarillo, TX.
More About Allen C. BLACK:
Burial: Amarillo Cemetery
138 iv. George Alvie BLACK, born 16 Aug 1896 in Freestone Co., TX; died 1950 in Amarillo, TX.
More About George Alvie BLACK:
Burial: Amarillo Cemetery
139 v. Infant BLACK, born 05 Nov 1897 in Freestone Co., TX; died 16 Nov 1897 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Infant BLACK:
Burial: Harrison Chapel Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
140 vi. Jewel BLACK, born 13 Apr 1898 in Freestone Co., TX; died 03 Jul 1966 in Wellington, TX.
More About Jewel BLACK:
Burial: Wellington Cemetery near Wellington, TX
141 vii. Clarence A. BLACK, born 12 Mar 1900 in Freestone Co., TX; died 20 Jun 1973 in Lubbock, TX.
More About Clarence A. BLACK:
Burial: Lubbock Cemetery
142 viii. Carlee BLACK, born 04 Nov 1901 in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown. She married W. W. HECKATHORN; died Unknown.
143 ix. Mary Luella BLACK, born 26 Aug 1903 in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown. She married W. H. MOATES; died Unknown.
144 x. Tom Eldon BLACK, born 14 Jun 1906 in Freestone Co., TX; died 16 Aug 1923 in Wellington, TX.
More About Tom Eldon BLACK:
Burial: Wellington Cemetery near Wellington, TX
145 xi. Bonnie Bell BLACK, born 14 Jul 1908 in Childress, TX; died 20 Feb 1920 in Wellington, TX.
More About Bonnie Bell BLACK:
Burial: Wellington Cemetery near Wellington, TX
146 xii. Connie BLACK, born 1910 in Childress, TX; died 1910 in Childress, TX.
More About Connie BLACK:
Burial: Childress, TX
147 xiii. Elmer Glen BLACK, born 17 Oct 1911 in Childress, TX; died 18 Jul 1974 in Wellington, TX.
More About Elmer Glen BLACK:
Burial: Wellington Cemetery near Wellington, TX
148 xiv. Florence Leona BLACK, born 17 Feb 1914 in Wellington, TX; died 07 Jul 1968.
More About Florence Leona BLACK:
Burial: Claude Cemetery
33. John Thomas4 BLACK (James Alexander3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 01 Sep 1860 in Cherokee, TX, and died 29 Apr 1942. He married Matilda Alice KING 24 Dec 1881.
She was born 18 Jan 1860, and died 02 Jan 1953.
Children of John BLACK and Matilda KING are:
149 i. Peggy Elizabeth5 BLACK, born 31 Dec 1884; died Unknown.
150 ii. Leila Evans BLACK, born 02 Dec 1886; died Unknown.
151 iii. Florence Corena BLACK, born 08 Oct 1889; died Unknown.
152 iv. Thomas Wiley BLACK, born 22 Mar 1892 in Cherokee, TX; died Unknown.
153 v. Verdie BLACK, born 09 Mar 1895; died Unknown.
154 vi. Addie BLACK, born 13 Dec 1897; died Unknown.
35. George Alexander4 BLACK (James Alexander3, Benjamin
Blair2, John1) was born 17 Sep 1867 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX, and died 25 Dec 1942 in San Antonio, TX.
He married Edith Corena HOLCOMB 17 Sep 1887 in Cherokee, TX. She was born 27 Feb 1871 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX, and died 22 Dec 1925
in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX.
Children of George BLACK and Edith HOLCOMB are:
155 i. Alvin Lee5 BLACK, born 06 Jul 1888 in Cherokee, TX; died Unknown.
156 ii. Vernettie Frances BLACK, born 1890; died Unknown.
157 iii. Nettie Frances BLACK, born 01 Mar 1890 in Cherokee, TX; died Unknown.
158 iv. Ida Pearl BLACK, born 14 Nov 1893 in Cherokee, TX; died Unknown.
159 v. Auburn Roy BLACK, born 1895 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX; died Unknown.
160 vi. Thomas Hubert BLACK, born 10 Aug 1898 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX; died Unknown.
161 vii. Joseph Alexander BLACK, born 23 Aug 1900 in Cherokee, TX; died Unknown.
162 viii. Dewitt Talmage BLACK, born 26 Oct 1902 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX; died Unknown.
163 ix. Audrey Hazel BLACK, born 02 Jul 1905 in Cherokee, TX; died Unknown.
36. William Aaron4 BLACK (James Alexander3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 17 Apr 1870 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX, and died 21 Apr 1955 in Home, Cherokee, TX. He
married Willie Katherine HOLCOMB 18 Dec 1889 in Alton, Cherokee, TX.
She was born 05 Oct 1872 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX, and died 23 Jul 1952 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX.
Children of William BLACK and Willie HOLCOMB are:
164 i. Tom5 BLACK, died Unknown.
165 ii. Zula May BLACK, born 08 Dec 1890 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX; died Unknown.
166 iii. Willie Myrtle BLACK, born 06 Oct 1895 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX; died Unknown.
167 iv. Harrison Holcomb BLACK, born 04 Aug 1900 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX; died Unknown.
168 v. Thomas Henry BLACK, born 24 Jan 1903 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX; died Unknown.
48. Joseph Marion4 BLACK (Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 11 Nov 1876 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 17 Mar 1924 in Leon Co., TX. He married
(1) Lora GRIFFITH 01 Apr 1900 in Freestone Co., TX. She was born 01 Jan 1880, and died 02 Jul 1912 in Freestone Co., TX.
He married (2) Nora Bell CARTWRIGHT 20 Nov 1912 in Freestone Co., TX, daughter of Henry CARTWRIGHT and Julia KNIGHT.
She was born 08 Oct 1895 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 22 Jan 1982 in Teague, Freestone Co., TX.
More About Joseph Marion BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Cause of Death: Gun shot during an altercation
More About Lora GRIFFITH:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Notes for Nora Bell CARTWRIGHT:
Died at Teague General Hospital
More About Nora Bell CARTWRIGHT:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Children of Joseph BLACK and Lora GRIFFITH are:
169 i. Mary Willie5 BLACK, born 1906 in Freestone Co., TX; died 06 Aug 1933 in San Bernadino CA.
She married John REYNOLDS; died Unknown.
More About Mary Willie BLACK:
Burial: San Bernadino CA
+170 ii. Marion Leonard BLACK, born 08 Apr 1905 in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown.
+171 iii. Mattie Lillian BLACK, born Abt. 1907 in Freestone Co., TX; died 06 Dec 1960 in San Bernadino CA.
Children of Joseph BLACK and Nora CARTWRIGHT are:
+172 i. Bethel Lee5 BLACK, born 06 Apr 1914 in Leon Co., TX; died 13 Jan 1992 in Freestone Co., TX.
+173 ii. Laura BLACK, born Private.
+174 iii. Cora Elizabeth BLACK, born 21 Jan 1917 in Leon Co., TX; died 07 Sep 1999 in Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX.
175 iv. Vera L. BLACK, born 08 Apr 1919 in Leon Co., TX; died 24 Nov 1919 in Leon Co., TX.
More About Vera L. BLACK:
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Leon Co., TX
+176 v. Joe Doris BLACK, born 27 May 1923 in Leon Co., TX; died 06 Sep 1998 in Garland, Dallas Co., TX.
49. Ella Lee4 BLACK (Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 1880 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX, and died Unknown in Houston, Harris, Tx. She married
Memory CORLEY Abt. 1900. He was born 1874, and died 15 Mar 1906 in Mexia, Limestone, TX.
More About Memory CORLEY:
Burial: Mexia City Cemetery, Mexia, Limestone Co., TX
Children of Ella BLACK and Memory CORLEY are:
+177 i. Irene5 CORLEY, born Abt. 1901 in TX; died 1930 in TX.
+178 ii. William Cecil "Slim" CORLEY, born 1903; died 07 Aug 1953 in Freestone Co., TX.
+179 iii. Evelyn Margaret CORLEY, born Private.
50. Maymie4 BLACK (Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 22 May 1882 in Parker Co., TX, and died 19 Dec 1971 in Freestone Co., TX. She married
Robert Carter BLACK, son of Wiley BLACK and Emma MILLIKEN. He was born 05 Nov 1881, and died 27 Dec 1979 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Maymie BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Robert Carter BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Children of Maymie BLACK and Robert BLACK are:
180 i. Ruby Faye5 BLACK, born 02 Jun 1917 in Freestone Co., TX; died 24 Mar 2006 in Freestone Co.,
TX. She married Henry Edwin WHITE; born
01 Oct 1913; died 13 Aug 1999 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Ruby Faye BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Henry Edwin WHITE:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
181 ii. Bascom BLACK, born 28 May 1905 in Freestone Co., TX; died 15 Aug 1975 in Freestone Co., TX.
He married Frances M. UNKNOWN; born
1908; died 1975 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Bascom BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Frances M. UNKNOWN:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
182 iii. Maurine Lee BLACK, born Private.
183 iv. Thelma Lee BLACK, born Private. She married Unknown NORMAN Private; born Private.
51. Leta4 BLACK (Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1)
was born 12 Aug 1885 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 30 Apr 1974 in Teague, Freestone Co., TX. She married
Charles W. RAWLS. He was born 1881, and died 17 Jun 1950 in Freestone Co., TX.
Children of Leta BLACK and Charles RAWLS are:
+184 i. Charles Ray5 RAWLS, born 1908 in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown.
+185 ii. Levi Carl RAWLS, born 1913 in Freestone Co., TX; died 18 Jun 1961 in Freestone Co., TX.
52. Ben Blain4 BLACK (Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 31 May 1887 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 07 Jan 1951 in Freestone Co., TX. He
married Margaret "Maggie" RICHARDSON 24 Jun 1910 in Freestone Co., TX,
daughter of Alexander RICHARDSON and Nancy CLARK. She was born 14 Mar 1891, and died 27 Dec 1989 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Ben Blain BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Margaret "Maggie" RICHARDSON:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Children of Ben BLACK and Margaret RICHARDSON are:
186 i. Infant5 BLACK, born 1913 in Freestone Co., TX; died 1913 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Infant BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone, TX
187 ii. John Clark BLACK, born 23 Aug 1915 in Freestone Co., TX; died 02 Oct 1983 in Frederick, Tillman, OK.
More About John Clark BLACK:
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Freestone, TX
188 iii. Catherine BLACK, born Private. She married Unknown PARTIN Private; born Private.
54. Lanie4 BLACK (Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 1892 in Freestone Co., TX, and died Unknown.
She married (1) Lilburn SMITH 1910 in Freestone Co., TX. He was born 15 Dec 1887 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 20 Jan 1960 in
Houston, Harris, TX. She married (2) Dan SHAW Aft. 1960. He was born 1890, and died Unknown.
More About Lilburn SMITH:
Burial: Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX
Children of Lanie BLACK and Lilburn SMITH are:
189 i. Verdie5 SMITH, born Private.
190 ii. Easter SMITH, born Private.
191 iii. Willis SMITH, born Private.
55. Willie4 BLACK (Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 26 Mar 1892 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX, and died 15 Oct 1918 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX.
She married Ava Cyde MAINARD 1909 in Freestone Co., TX, son of S. MAINARD and Priscilla. He was born 02 Mar
1892 in Bonham, TX, and died 16 Dec 1954 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX.
More About Willie BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Cause of Death: Influenza
More About Ava Cyde MAINARD:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Children of Willie BLACK and Ava MAINARD are:
+192 i. Beatrice5 MAINARD, born Private.
193 ii. Neva Lucille MAINARD, born 05 Dec 1915 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX; died 22 Jun 1999.
Notes for Neva Lucille MAINARD:
Never married
More About Neva Lucille MAINARD:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
194 iii. Infant MAINARD, born Apr 1918 in Freestone Co., TX; died Oct 1918 in Freestone Co., TX.
Notes for Infant MAINARD:
Lived to 6mos of age
More About Infant MAINARD:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Cause of Death: Influenza
195 iv. Infant MAINARD, born Apr 1918 in Freestone Co., TX; died Oct 1918 in Freestone Co., TX.
Notes for Infant MAINARD:
Lived to the age of 6mos old.
More About Infant MAINARD:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Cause of Death: Influenza
56. Nettie4 ADKINS (Martha Melissa3 BLACK, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 1874 in Freestone Co., TX, and died Unknown. She married Willie MORRIS. He died Unknown.
Child of Nettie ADKINS and Willie MORRIS is:
196 i. Ethel5 MORRIS, died Unknown. She married Preston MORRISON; died Unknown.
57. Sue4 ADKINS (Martha Melissa3 BLACK, Benjamin Blair2, John1)
was born 19 Sep 1875 in Freestone Co., TX, and died Unknown. She married Alonzo HARPER. He died Unknown.
Children of Sue ADKINS and Alonzo HARPER are:
197 i. Autrey5 HARPER, died Unknown.
198 ii. Floy HARPER, died Unknown.
58. John Richard4 ADKINS (Martha Melissa3 BLACK, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 01 Jun 1878 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 03 Jul 1953 in Freestone Co., TX. He
married Nancy Jane "Jennie" CASTLEBERRY 25 Dec 1900 in Lanely, Freestone, TX. She was born 23 Dec 1878 in
Denton, TX, and died 15 Mar 1969 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About John Richard ADKINS:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Nancy Jane "Jennie" CASTLEBERRY:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Children of John ADKINS and Nancy CASTLEBERRY are:
+199 i. Corrine Lucille5 ADKINS, born Private.
200 ii. John Carter ADKINS, born Private.
59. Rufus Lafayette4 ADKINS (Martha Melissa3 BLACK,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 25 Feb 1880 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 21 Jan 1943 in Freestone Co., TX.
He married Minnie JOHNSON 1901. She was born 04 Aug 1883, and died 15 Mar 1969 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Rufus Lafayette ADKINS:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Minnie JOHNSON:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Children of Rufus ADKINS and Minnie JOHNSON are:
201 i. Morris5 ADKINS, born Private.
202 ii. Houston L. ADKINS, born 01 Sep 1903; died 09 May 1978 in Oakwood, Leon Co., TX.
He married Irene UNKNOWN; born 05 Oct 1904; died
26 Oct 1978 in Oakwood, Leon Co., TX.
More About Houston L. ADKINS:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone, TX
More About Irene UNKNOWN:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone, TX
60. Floy Elmira4 ADKINS (Martha Melissa3 BLACK, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 09 Mar 1882 in Freestone Co., TX, and died Mar 1973 in Eagle Lake, Colorado, TX. She
married Thomas Bland EPPES 09 Jun 1901 in Freestone Co., TX. He was born 09 Aug 1878, and died 09 Jun 1942 in Eagle Lake, Colorado, TX.
Children of Floy ADKINS and Thomas EPPES are:
203 i. Maymie Lazelle5 EPPS, born 1902; died Unknown.
204 ii. Gladys Jewel EPPS, born 1903; died Unknown.
205 iii. Clarence Carlos EPPS, born 1910; died Unknown.
64. Jewell Edna4 ADKINS (Martha Melissa3 BLACK, Benjamin
Blair2, John1) was born 17 Dec 1890 in Lanely, Freestone, TX, and died 01 Nov 1963 in Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX.
She married John Titus EMMONS 02 Aug 1913 in Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX. He was born 24 Oct 1884 in
Mt. Zion, Freestone Co., TX, and died 09 Mar 1955 in Freestone Co., TX.
Children of Jewell ADKINS and John EMMONS are:
+206 i. Mattie Sue5 EMMONS, born 06 Oct 1914 in Freestone Co., TX; died 29 Jan 1984 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
207 ii. Lovic EMMONS, born 08 Jan 1917 in Freestone Co., TX; died 17 May 1996 in Freestone Co., TX.
208 iii. Lottie Nell EMMONS, born Private. She married Price Willard BURNS Private; born 04 Jun 1907 in Smiley, TX; died 24 Mar 1996 in Cuero, TX.
70. Robert Carter4 BLACK (Wiley3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 05 Nov 1881, and died 27 Dec 1979 in Freestone Co., TX. He married Maymie BLACK,
daughter of Alleston BLACK and Laura SHIRLEY. She was born 22 May 1882 in Parker Co., TX, and died 19 Dec 1971 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Robert Carter BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About Maymie BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Children are listed above under (50) Maymie BLACK.
75. Clemmie Dee4 BLACK (Wiley3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 03 Jan 1888, and died 07 Dec 1967 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX. She married Harvey
Earnest LANE 1908. He was born 11 Jan 1890 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 18 Dec 1952 in Dew, Freestone Co., TX.
Children of Clemmie BLACK and Harvey LANE are:
209 i. Annie Dell5 LANE, born Private. She married Earl Dewitt TERRY Private; born Abt. 1905; died Unknown.
+210 ii. Mignon LANE, born Private.
211 iii. Ruth LANE, born 26 May 1915 in Freestone Co., TX; died 27 Nov 1995 in Teague, Freestone Co., TX. She married (1) Jerry Lane
STUBBS;
born Abt. 1910; died Unknown. She married (2) Joseph Edward EUBANK 03 Oct 1941 in Fairfield, Freestone
Co., TX; born 14 Dec 1916 in
Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX; died 28 Jun 1998 in Teague, Freestone Co., TX.
+212 iv. Ernest Joel LANE, born Private.
76. Agnes Gertrude4 BLACK (Benjamin Franklin3, Benjamin
Blair2, John1) was born 08 Jul 1882 in Lanely, Freestone, TX, and died 18 Oct 1948. She
married John Orville NICHOLAS 08 Oct 1898 in Freestone Co., TX, son of Jacob NICHOLAS and Christian SHIPP.
He was born 02 Feb 1875 in TX, and died Unknown.
Children of Agnes BLACK and John NICHOLAS are:
213 i. Lavilla Ray5 NICHOLAS, born Private.
214 ii. Presley Noble NICHOLAS, born Private.
215 iii. Leslie Jody NICHOLAS, born Private.
216 iv. Alta Mae NICHOLAS, born Private.
217 v. Ewell Orville NICHOLAS, born 17 Jul 1899; died 15 Feb 1975.
More About Ewell Orville NICHOLAS:
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
218 vi. Carl Burgess NICHOLAS, born 1905; died 1975.
More About Carl Burgess NICHOLAS:
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
+219 vii. Bessie Cheba NICHOLAS, born 26 Apr 1902 in Turlington, Freestone, TX; died Unknown.
77. Alma Irene4 BLACK (Benjamin Franklin3, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 24 Jul 1883 in Lanely, Freestone, TX, and died 09 Dec 1944 in Freestone Co., TX. She
married Elmer DANIEL 20 Aug 1904 in Freestone Co., TX. He was born 04 Mar 1882, and died 15 May 1961 in Freestone Co., TX.
Marriage Notes for Alma BLACK and Elmer DANIEL:
Double wedding ceremony with Elmer's brother Charlie and Edna GRAY
Children of Alma BLACK and Elmer DANIEL are:
+220 i. Delma5 DANIEL, born 22 Jul 1905; died Unknown.
+221 ii. Stephen DANIEL, born 17 Mar 1907; died Unknown.
+222 iii. Abbie Irene DANIEL, born 28 Aug 1908 in Freestone Co., TX; died Unknown.
+223 iv. Carl Lee DANIEL, born 20 Oct 1910 in Limestone, TX; died 10 Aug 1993 in Woodville, Tyler, TX.
+224 v. Agnes Bruce DANIEL, born Private.
+225 vi. Gladys Mabel DANIEL, born Private.
78. William Dial4 BLACK (Benjamin Franklin3, Benjamin
Blair2, John1) was born 16 Sep 1884 in Lanely, Freestone, TX, and died 17 Sep 1950 in Teague, Freestone Co., TX.
He married Tula YOUNG 04 Jun 1920, daughter of C. YOUNG and Sadie LANGDON. She was born 11 Jan 1898, and died Unknown.
More About William Dial BLACK:
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Children of William BLACK and Tula YOUNG are:
226 i. William Dial Jr.5 BLACK, born 22 Sep 1924 in Teague, Freestone Co., TX; died 10 Aug 1980 in Teague, Freestone Co., TX.
He married Betty
BEAN Private; born Private.
More About William Dial Jr. BLACK:
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
227 ii. Sadie Jo BLACK, born Private.
79. Crowell4 HAM (Margaret"Maggie"3 BLACK, Benjamin Blair2,
John1) was born 1882, and died Unknown. She married Bart Mahlon WOOLDRIDGE Sep 1909.
He was born 22 Sep 1877 in Russell Co., KY, and died 24 Jan 1937.
Child of Crowell HAM and Bart WOOLDRIDGE is:
228 i. Imogene5 WOOLDRIDGE, born Private.
86. Riley Bright4 HAM (Margaret"Maggie"3 BLACK, Benjamin
Blair2, John1) was born 30 Jan 1899, and died 29 Feb 1992 in Freestone Co., TX. He married
Bessie Aline WILBANKS 10 May 1924 in Freestone Co., TX.
She was born 24 Jun 1905, and died 06 Apr 2000 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Riley Bright HAM:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone, TX
More About Bessie Aline WILBANKS:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone, TX
Child of Riley HAM and Bessie WILBANKS is:
229 i. Kenneth W.5 HAM, born 1925; died 1926.
More About Kenneth W. HAM:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone, TX
Generation No. 5
89. Rufus Evans5 COODY (Louisa James4 BLACK, John3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 28 Jan 1879 in Marlin, Falls Co., TX, and died 28 Dec 1951 in Henrietta, Clay Co., TX.
He married Delia WATSON 14 Nov 1898 in Lodge Creek, TX. She died Unknown.
Children of Rufus COODY and Delia WATSON are:
230 i. Riley6 COODY, born 06 Apr 1900 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX; died Unknown.
231 ii. Wiley E. COODY, born 31 Oct 1901 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX; died Unknown.
232 iii. Addie Lou COODY, born 21 Apr 1904 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX; died Unknown.
233 iv. Ira Lee COODY, born 14 Oct 1908 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX; died Unknown.
234 v. Essie Mae COODY, born Private.
90. Rachel Ozella5 COODY (Louisa James4 BLACK, John3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 28 Jun 1880 in Marlin, Falls Co., TX, and died 22 Sep 1904 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX.
She married Sebron W. SIMMONS 1900 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX.
He was born 1877, and died 1964 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX.
Child of Rachel COODY and Sebron SIMMONS is:
235 i. Ella Lee6 SIMMONS, born 1903; died 1987.
97. Mattie Estella5 BLACK (Alexander Grant4, John3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 23 Feb 1884 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX, and died 20 Jul 1980 in Clovis, Curry, NM.
She married Sam CAMPBELL 13 Dec 1903 in Normangee, Leon Co., TX, son of Jim CAMPBELL and Henrietta MITCHELL.
He was born 26 Feb 1882 in Sturgis, MS, and died 12 Dec 1975 in Clovis, Curry, NM.
Children of Mattie BLACK and Sam CAMPBELL are:
+236 i. Myrta Bob6 CAMPBELL, born Private.
+237 ii. Edgar CAMPBELL, born Private.
+238 iii. Edna Scott CAMPBELL, born Private.
+239 iv. Henry Morgan CAMPBELL, born 23 Feb 1905; died 14 Apr 1976 in Clovis, Curry, NM.
240 v. Delon CAMPBELL, born 26 Apr 1909 in Hollene Terr., NM; died 22 Aug 1981 in Clovis, Curry, NM.
He married (1) Josie MARTINEZ Private;
born Private. He married (2) Opal THOMPKINS Private; born Private.
+241 vi. Mildred Lula CAMPBELL, born 08 Mar 1911 in Hollene Terr., NM; died 06 Dec 1992 in Aurora, CO.
242 vii. Alexander Grant CAMPBELL, born 12 Mar 1913 in Hollene Terr., NM; died 25 Dec 1989 in Clovis, Curry, NM. He married
Pauline Patricia
BURNETT Private; born Private.
243 viii. Laverne CAMPBELL, born 24 Jun 1925 in Hollene Terr., NM; died 28 Oct 1932.
98. Myrta Ozella5 BLACK (Alexander Grant4, John3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 13 Feb 1885 in McLennan Co., TX, and died 11 Oct 1978 in Roswell, Chaves, NM.
She married Robert MILLIGAN 01 Aug 1909 in Hollene, Curry, NM. He died Unknown.
Children of Myrta BLACK and Robert MILLIGAN are:
244 i. Wilma6 MILLIGAN, born Private.
245 ii. Roberta MILLIGAN, born Private.
99. Jessie Holloman5 BLACK (Alexander Grant4, John3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 10 Feb 1886 in Normangee, Leon Co., TX, and died 20 Dec 1981 in Silver City, Grant, NM.
He married Matilda Eula HARLAN 13 Jul 1910 in Seagraves, Gaines Co., TX. She was born 15 Oct 1890 in
Postoak, Jack, TX, and died 09 Aug 1971 in Yakima, Yakima, WA.
Children of Jessie BLACK and Matilda HARLAN are:
246 i. Lorene6 BLACK, born Private. She married Carl W. WALKER Private; born Private.
247 ii. Jesse Harlan BLACK, born 22 Mar 1914 in Shannon, Clay Co., TX; died 16 Oct 2001.
He married (1) Janet CREED Private; born Private. He
married (2) Bertha RATLIFF Private; born Private.
He married (3) Maxine Evelyn SMITH Private; born Private.
248 iii. Arnold Dee BLACK, born Private. He married Living WRIGHT Private; born Private.
249 iv. Thelma Winifred BLACK, born Private. She married Charles Gilbert STOKES Private; born Private.
250 v. Mozelle BLACK, born Private. She married David Truett HOLLOWAY Private; born Private.
251 vi. W. H. BLACK, born Private.
100. Marvin A.5 BLACK (Alexander Grant4, John3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 10 Jul 1887 in McLennan Co., TX, and died 15 Dec 1976. He
married Belle GILBERT, daughter of Pete GILBERT. She was born 29 Apr 1888, and died 04 Jul 1965.
Children of Marvin BLACK and Belle GILBERT are:
+252 i. Arvel Lee6 BLACK, born Private.
+253 ii. Robert BLACK, born Private.
254 iii. Gilbert BLACK, born 28 Dec 1909; died 1913.
255 iv. Ruby BLACK, born 31 Mar 1914; died 12 Oct 1944. She married Forrest GUTHIRE; born 22 May 1906; died 31 Jul 1978.
101. Ira Nelson5 PRATHER (Rachel James4 BLACK, John3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 1886 in Leon Co., TX, and died 1964. He married Jewel
BAXTER, daughter of Bonenas SHAW. She was born 1893 in TX, and died Unknown.
Children of Ira PRATHER and Jewel BAXTER are:
256 i. Rachel Mary6 PRATHER, born Private. She married Forrest ALLEN Private; born Private.
+257 ii. Mattie Bea PRATHER, born Private.
+258 iii. Eleanor Jewell PRATHER, born Private.
102. Mattie Bea5 PRATHER (Rachel James4 BLACK, John3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 04 Apr 1889 in Leon Co., TX, and died Unknown. She married
Robert Ennis NEYLAND. He died Unknown.
Children of Mattie PRATHER and Robert NEYLAND are:
259 i. Vela Ozell6 NEYLAND, born Private. She married Neil TODD Private; born Private.
260 ii. Robert Ennis Jr. NEYLAND, born 25 Feb 1910 in Leon Co., TX; died Unknown. He married Mattie Jo CUNDIFF Private; born Private.
261 iii. Thelma Lee NEYLAND, born Private. She married Reece PRICE Private; born Private.
262 iv. Mattie Marguerite NEYLAND, born Private. She married Cleetus LOVELACE Private; born Private.
263 v. Robbie J. NEYLAND, born Private. She married Robert GRESHAM Private; born Private.
119. George Walter5 BERRY (Mary "Mollie"4 BLACK, William
Anderson "Dick"3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) died Unknown. She married Genevieve
"Jennie" STANTON 26 Jun 1894 in Freestone Co., TX, daughter of Richard STANTON and Hellen BARNES. She was
born in Freestone Co., TX, and died Unknown in Freestone Co., TX.
Children of George BERRY and Genevieve STANTON are:
264 i. Vaden6 BERRY, died Unknown.
265 ii. Lillian BERRY, born Private.
266 iii. Edna BERRY, born Private.
267 iv. Josephene BERRY, born Aug 1895 in Groesbeck, Limestone Co., TX; died Unknown.
268 v. George W. II BERRY, born 14 Nov 1898; died Unknown.
269 vi. Lawrence A. BERRY, born 29 Jun 1902; died Unknown.
270 vii. Ruby BERRY, born Private.
122. James Edgar5 BLACK (John Anderson4, William Anderson
"Dick"3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 14
Aug 1891 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 25 Apr 1964 in Teague, Freestone Co., TX. He married Nellie FULLER
19 Sep 1915, daughter of Aaron FULLER and Emmaline CHANDLER. She was born 19 Dec 1893 in Near Corrigan, TX, and died 20 Apr 1969 in
Teague, Freestone Co., TX.
Notes for James Edgar BLACK:
In the middle 1930's Edgar became a preacher and was ordained by the Union Springs Baptist Church of Corrigan in 1943. He pastored
several churches in Polk and Angelina Counties.
In Aug 0f 1945, Edgar moved his family back to Freestone Co, where he lived at Teague until his death.
He pastored the Butler and Freestone Baptist Churches until his health and the loss of his sight forced him to retire about 1952.
Children of James BLACK and Nellie FULLER are:
271 i. Dennis6 BLACK, born 30 Aug 1916; died 24 May 1917 in Polk, TX.
More About Dennis BLACK:
Burial: Damacus Cemetery near Corrigan, Polk, TX
272 ii. Brunell BLACK, born 28 Aug 1917; died 17 Jul 1919 in Polk, TX.
More About Brunell BLACK:
Burial: Damacus Cemetery near Corrigan, Polk, TX
273 iii. Annis BLACK, born Private. She married Lonnie HUNT Private; born Private.
274 iv. James Edward BLACK, born Private. He married Mary Lou BELL Private; born Private.
+275 v. Verdie Lee BLACK, born 12 Aug 1930 in Angelina Co., TX; died 24 Apr 2000.
276 vi. Esther Mae BLACK, born Private. She married Amon COOK Private; died 28 Apr 1977 in West, McLennan, TX.
More About Amon COOK:
Burial: White Rock Cemetery near West, TX
170. Marion Leonard5 BLACK (Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 08 Apr 1905 in Freestone Co., TX, and died Unknown. He
married Clarice HEATHCOCK Private. She was born Private.
Child of Marion BLACK and Clarice HEATHCOCK is:
+277 i. Joe Marion II6 BLACK, born Private.
171. Mattie Lillian5 BLACK (Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Abt. 1907 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 06 Dec 1960 in San Bernadino CA.
She married (1) Ralph LINFESTY. He died Unknown. She married(2) Jimmy CLEMENTS. He died Unknown.
Child of Mattie BLACK and Ralph LINFESTY is:
278 i. Ralph Jr.6 LINFESTY, born Private.
172. Bethel Lee5 BLACK (Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 06 Apr 1914 in Leon Co., TX, and died 13 Jan 1992 in Freestone Co., TX.
He married Louise PETTY Private. She was born Private.
More About Bethel Lee BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Child of Bethel BLACK and Louise PETTY is:
279 i. Helen Louise6 BLACK, born Private. She married Jim BROWN Private; born Private.
173. Laura5 BLACK (Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married Raymond Cecil "Dutch" TACKER Private, son of Robert
TACKER and Etta COLLINS. He was born 31 Dec 1914, and died 08 Dec 1985 in Freestone Co., TX.
More About Raymond Cecil "Dutch" TACKER:
Burial: Union Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Children of Laura BLACK and Raymond TACKER are:
+280 i. Norma Jean6 TACKER, born Private.
+281 ii. Linda Gail TACKER, born Private.
+282 iii. Jo Ann TACKER, born Private.
174. Cora Elizabeth5 BLACK (Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 21 Jan 1917 in Leon Co., TX, and died 07 Sep 1999 in Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX.
She married William Alden McSWANE 24 Nov 1935 in Freestone Co., TX, son of Roger McSWANE and Georgia TROTTER.
He was born 23 Jul 1912 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 22 May 1967 in Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX.
More About Cora Elizabeth BLACK:
Burial: Salem Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
More About William Alden McSWANE:
Burial: Salem Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Marriage Notes for Cora BLACK and William McSWANE:
Married by Bro. Barger
Children of Cora BLACK and William McSWANE are:
+283 i. Wanda Marlene6 McSWANE, born Private.
+284 ii. William Roger "W.R." McSWANE, born Private.
+285 iii. Jerry Alden McSWANE, born Private.
176. Joe Doris5 BLACK (Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 27 May 1923 in Leon Co., TX, and died 06 Sep 1998 in Garland, Dallas Co., TX.
He married Malda Lorene THORNTON Private. She was born Private.
Children of Joe BLACK and Malda THORNTON are:
286 i. Judy Gail6 BLACK, born Private. She married William D. BLAKELEY Private; born Private.
+287 ii. Jo Lynn BLACK, born Private.
288 iii. Jerry Wayne BLACK, born 09 Dec 1952 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX; died 06 Jan 1991 in Garland, TX.
177. Irene5 CORLEY (Ella Lee4 BLACK, Alleston Marion3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Abt. 1901 in TX, and died 1930 in TX. She married Abraham
Calvin MOORE Abt. 1920. He was born 1890, and died Unknown.
More About Irene CORLEY:
Cause of Death: Influenza
Children of Irene CORLEY and Abraham MOORE are:
289 i. Henry Lee6 MOORE, born Private.
290 ii. Abraham Calvin Jr. MOORE, died 1964.
More About Abraham Calvin Jr. MOORE:
Cause of Death: Cancer
178. William Cecil "Slim"5 CORLEY (Ella Lee4 BLACK,
Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was
born 1903, and died 07 Aug 1953 in Freestone Co., TX. He married (1) Lillian Ann WHITE, daughter of James WHITE and
Letha CHESTNUT. She was born 1903, and died 1928. He married (2) Marie SCHORM Private. She was born Private.
More About William Cecil "Slim" CORLEY:
Cause of Death: Heart attack
More About Lillian Ann WHITE:
Cause of Death: Blood poisoning
Children of William CORLEY and Lillian WHITE are:
+291 i. Verga Lee6 CORLEY, born Private.
+292 ii. Margaret Louise CORLEY, born Private.
+293 iii. Cecil Maurice "Buddy" CORLEY, born Private.
179. Evelyn Margaret5 CORLEY (Ella Lee4 BLACK, Alleston
Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married (1) Jack
CHESHIRE Private. He was born Abt. 1910 in TX, and died Unknown.
She married (2) James "Jimmy" H. BENSON Private. He was born in Fulton, Itawamba, MS, and died Unknown.
Children of Evelyn CORLEY and James BENSON are:
294 i. Rita Lee6 BENSON, born 17 Sep 1930 in La Porte, Harris, TX; died 09 Nov 1988 in Baytown,
Harris, TX. She married Raymond Walter
CRAWLEY; born 26 May 1927 in San Diego, San Diego, CA; died 27 May 1993 in Houston, Harris, TX.
295 ii. Barbara Ann BENSON, born Private. She married PAINTER Private; born Private.
184. Charles Ray5 RAWLS (Leta4 BLACK, Alleston Marion3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 1908 in Freestone Co., TX, and died Unknown. He married
(1) Gladys Fay LANE Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Marie UNKNOWN Private. She was born Private.
Child of Charles RAWLS and Gladys LANE is:
296 i. Charles Donald6 RAWLS, born Private.
Child of Charles RAWLS and Marie UNKNOWN is:
297 i. Charles Wayne6 RAWLS, born Private.
185. Levi Carl5 RAWLS (Leta4 BLACK, Alleston Marion3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 1913 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 18 Jun 1961 in Freestone Co., TX.
He married Pauline EVANS Private. She was born Private.
Child of Levi RAWLS and Pauline EVANS is:
298 i. Charlotte Ruth6 RAWLS, born Private. She married (1) Richard Jr. EMMONS Private; born Private.
She married (2) Beaury CHASE Private;
born Private.
192. Beatrice5 MAINARD (Willie4 BLACK, Alleston Marion3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married Sam C. NELMS Private.
He was born 20 Jun 1907, and died Unknown.
Children of Beatrice MAINARD and Sam NELMS are:
+299 i. Norma June6 NELMS, born Private.
300 ii. Janice Lynn NELMS, born Private.
199. Corrine Lucille5 ADKINS (John Richard4, Martha Melissa3
BLACK, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married Oran Bailey ADAMS Private.
He was born Private.
Children of Corrine ADKINS and Oran ADAMS are:
301 i. Oran Bailey6 ADAMS, born Private.
302 ii. Charles Richard ADAMS, born Private.
206. Mattie Sue5 EMMONS (Jewell Edna4 ADKINS, Martha
Melissa3 BLACK, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was
born 06 Oct 1914 in Freestone Co., TX, and died 29 Jan 1984 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. She married (1) Louis
Albert SHONE 27 Dec 1937 in Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX.
He was born 24 Mar 1910 in Rural, Childress, TX, and died 02 Nov 1952 in Camp Nara, Japan. She married (2)
Jack KENNEDY 04 Jul 1958 in Teague, Freestone, TX. He was born 1918, and died Abt. 1990 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
Child of Mattie EMMONS and Louis SHONE is:
303 i. Herman Earl6 SHONE, born Private.
210. Mignon5 LANE (Clemmie Dee4 BLACK, Wiley3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married J. C. LAMBERT Private. He was born Private.
Child of Mignon LANE and J. LAMBERT is:
304 i. Chotcie Audry6 LAMBERT, born Private. She married Living SHEPPARD Private; born Private.
212. Ernest Joel5 LANE (Clemmie Dee4 BLACK, Wiley3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. He married Gladys Marie TATE Private.She was born Private.
Child of Ernest LANE and Gladys TATE is:
305 i. David Tate6 LANE, born 1941 in Freestone Co., TX; died 10 Aug 1993 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
219. Bessie Cheba5 NICHOLAS (Agnes Gertrude4 BLACK,
Benjamin Franklin3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 26 Apr 1902 in Turlington, Freestone, TX, and died Unknown.
She married Jesse Orren HARDIE 14 Sep 1919 in Freestone Co., TX. He was born 07 Jul 1891 in Shanks Comm., Freestone, TX, and died 01 Mar
1983 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
Children of Bessie NICHOLAS and Jesse HARDIE are:
306 i. Alvis6 HARDIE, born Private.
307 ii. Orren HARDIE, born Private.
308 iii. Vivian HARDIE, born Private.
309 iv. Peggy Joyce HARDIE, born Private.
220. Delma5 DANIEL (Alma Irene4 BLACK, Benjamin Franklin3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 22 Jul 1905, and died Unknown. She married Acie C.
NEVILLS 01 Oct 1921. He died 12 Apr 1950.
Children of Delma DANIEL and Acie NEVILLS are:
310 i. Elmer Luther6 NEVILLS, born Private.
311 ii. Acie Troy NEVILLS, born Private.
221. Stephen5 DANIEL (Alma Irene4 BLACK, Benjamin Franklin3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 17 Mar 1907, and died Unknown. He married Leola FORE
Private. She was born Private.
Child of Stephen DANIEL and Leola FORE is:
312 i. Wanda Marie6 DANIEL, born Private.
222. Abbie Irene5 DANIEL (Alma Irene4 BLACK, Benjamin
Franklin3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 28 Aug 1908 in Freestone Co., TX, and died Unknown.
She married Delmer FORE. He died Unknown.
Children of Abbie DANIEL and Delmer FORE are:
313 i. Dorothy6 FORE, born Private. She married MILLIGAN Private; born Private.
314 ii. George Buford FORE, born Private.
315 iii. Daisey FORE, born Private. She married KENNEDY Private; born Private.
223. Carl Lee5 DANIEL (Alma Irene4 BLACK, Benjamin Franklin3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born 20 Oct 1910 in Limestone, TX, and died 10 Aug 1993 in Woodville, Tyler, TX.
She married Luther Elza OATES 14 Nov 1936 in Teague, Freestone, TX. He was born 04 Sep 1896 in
Woodville, Tyler, TX, and died 05 Sep 1996 in Dies, Tyler, TX.
Children of Carl DANIEL and Luther OATES are:
316 i. Elza Jr.6 OATES, born Private.
317 ii. Johnny OATES, born Private.
318 iii. Robert OATES, born Private.
224. Agnes Bruce5 DANIEL (Alma Irene4 BLACK, Benjamin
Franklin3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married L. D. HALL
Private. He was born Private.
Children of Agnes DANIEL and L. HALL are:
319 i. Nell Rose6 HALL, born Private. She married BURNS Private; born Private.
320 ii. Agnes Marie HALL, born Private.
321 iii. Glenn HALL, born Private.
322 iv. Barry HALL, born Private.
225. Gladys Mabel5 DANIEL (Alma Irene4 BLACK, Benjamin
Franklin3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married (1) Jack
THOMAS Private. He was born Private. She married (2) J. C. GARDNER Private. He was born Private.
Child of Gladys DANIEL and Jack THOMAS is:
323 i. Jackie Louise6 THOMAS, born Private.
Children of Gladys DANIEL and J. GARDNER are:
324 i. Bobby6 GARDNER, born Private.
325 ii. Daphne GARDNER, born Private. She married O'NEILL Private; born Private.
326 iii. Wendell GARDNER, born Private.
327 iv. Dennis GARDNER, born Private.
328 v. Terry GARDNER, born Private.
329 vi. Bonnie GARDNER, born Private. She married SMITHENDORPH Private; born Private.
Generation No. 6
236. Myrta Bob6 CAMPBELL (Mattie Estella5 BLACK, Alexander
Grant4, John3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married
William "Bill" Wesley MITCHELL Private. He was born 17 Nov 1921 in Bellview, Curry, NM, and died 08 Jan 1960 in
Clovis, Curry, NM.
Child of Myrta CAMPBELL and William MITCHELL is:
+330 i. Billy Bob7 MITCHELL, born Private.
237. Edgar6 CAMPBELL (Mattie Estella5 BLACK, Alexander
Grant4, John3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. He married
Geraldine THOMAS Private. She was born Private.
Children of Edgar CAMPBELL and Geraldine THOMAS are:
331 i. Linda Carol7 CAMPBELL, born Private.
332 ii. Dean CAMPBELL, born Private.
238. Edna Scott6 CAMPBELL (Mattie Estella5 BLACK, Alexander
Grant4, John3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married
Eugene Ballard SCOTT Private. He was born 10 Dec 1917, and died 06 Mar 1990 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.
Child of Edna CAMPBELL and Eugene SCOTT is:
333 i. Lawrence Carol7 SCOTT, born 15 Oct 1954 in Clovis, Curry, NM; died 15 Oct 1954 in Clovis, Curry, NM.
239. Henry Morgan6 CAMPBELL (Mattie Estella5 BLACK,
Alexander Grant4, John3, Benjamin Blair2, John1)
was born 23 Feb 1905, and died 14 Apr 1976 in Clovis, Curry, NM. He married (1) Theresa SCHOVANC.
She was born 27 Oct 1913, and died 02 Oct 1954 in Clovis, Curry, NM. He married (2) Iva FOSTER 23 Dec 1925.
She was born 31 Jul 1908, and died Jan 1976.
Child of Henry CAMPBELL and Iva FOSTER is:
334 i. Juanona Irene7 CAMPBELL, born 29 Jun 1929; died 12 Oct 1982. She married Living DEVOLL Private; born Private.
241. Mildred Lula6 CAMPBELL (Mattie Estella5 BLACK,
Alexander Grant4, John3, Benjamin Blair2, John1)
was born 08 Mar 1911 in Hollene Terr., NM, and died 06 Dec 1992 in Aurora, CO. She married Lonnie Ervin RIERSON. He died Unknown.
Child of Mildred CAMPBELL and Lonnie RIERSON is:
335 i. Norman7 RIERSON, born 03 Nov 1933 in Clovis, Curry, NM; died 03 Nov 1933 in Clovis, Curry, NM.
252. Arvel Lee6 BLACK (Marvin A.5, Alexander Grant4,
John3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. He married Clydie Alice
"Kitty" CAROLAND Private. She was born Private.
Children of Arvel BLACK and Clydie CAROLAND are:
336 i. Kitty Daylene7 BLACK, born Private.
337 ii. Keith Randle BLACK, born Private.
338 iii. Danny Mack BLACK, born Private.
253. Robert6 BLACK (Marvin A.5, Alexander Grant4,
John3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. He married Sybil UNKNOWN
Private. She was born Private.
Children of Robert BLACK and Sybil UNKNOWN are:
339 i. Dona Sue7 BLACK, born Private.
340 ii. Marlene BLACK, born Private.
341 iii. Sanda Jo BLACK, born Private.
257. Mattie Bea6 PRATHER (Ira Nelson5, Rachel James4
BLACK, John3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married Eugene
MEDFORD Private. He was born Private.
Child of Mattie PRATHER and Eugene MEDFORD is:
342 i. Richard Prather7 MEDFORD, born Private. He married Julia Ann CHILDS Private; born Private.
258. Eleanor Jewell6 PRATHER (Ira Nelson5, Rachel James4
BLACK, John3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married Lawrence
CUBE Private. He was born Private.
Children of Eleanor PRATHER and Lawrence CUBE are:
343 i. Kay7 CUBE, born Private.
344 ii. Karen CUBE, born Private.
345 iii. Nancy Jane CUBE, born Private.
346 iv. Lawren Ann CUBE, born Private.
275. Verdie Lee6 BLACK (James Edgar5, John Anderson4,
William Anderson "Dick"3, Benjamin Blair2, John1)
was born 12 Aug 1930 in Angelina Co., TX, and died 24 Apr 2000. She married Horace Lee McCEIG Private. He was born Private.
More About Verdie Lee BLACK:
Burial: Dew Cemetery, Freestone Co., TX
Child of Verdie BLACK and Horace McCEIG is:
347 i. Loretta Ann7 McCEIG, born Private.
277. Joe Marion II6 BLACK (Marion Leonard5, Joseph Marion4,
Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. He married (1)
Emily Ann WOODELL Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Betty HAGEMAKER Private. She was born Private.
Children of Joe BLACK and Emily WOODELL are:
348 i. Brenda Dianne7 BLACK, born Private.
349 ii. Marsha Kay BLACK, born Private.
350 iii. Janet Sue BLACK, born Private.
351 iv. Tera Jean BLACK, born Private.
352 v. Valicia Rene BLACK, born Private.
Child of Joe BLACK and Betty HAGEMAKER is:
353 i. Michael Marion7 BLACK, born Private.
280. Norma Jean6 TACKER (Laura5 BLACK, Joseph Marion4,
Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married Beasley
TERRY Private. He was born 1926, and died 22 Sep 2002 in Limestone, TX.
Child of Norma TACKER and Beasley TERRY is:
354 i. Stephen7 TERRY, born Private.
281. Linda Gail6 TACKER (Laura5 BLACK, Joseph Marion4,
Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married Don
EMMONS Private, son of A. EMMONS and Ruby GILPIN. He was born Private.
Children of Linda TACKER and Don EMMONS are:
355 i. Andy Don7 EMMONS, born Private.
356 ii. Julee EMMONS, born Private.
282. Jo Ann6 TACKER (Laura5 BLACK, Joseph Marion4,
Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married (1) Sam
Jr. BURKE Private. He was born Private. She married (2) Fred MILTON Private. He was born Private.
Children of Jo TACKER and Sam BURKE are:
357 i. Chad Ellis7 BURKE, born Private.
358 ii. Kimberly Ann BURKE, born Private.
359 iii. Kristopher Todd BURKE, born Private.
283. Wanda Marlene6 McSWANE (Cora Elizabeth5 BLACK, Joseph
Marion4, Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private.
She married Rufus Roy BURKS Private. He was born Private.
Children of Wanda McSWANE and Rufus BURKS are:
+360 i. Deborah Ann "Debbie"7 BURKS, born Private.
+361 ii. Kerry Dean BURKS, born Private.
+362 iii. Joey Keith BURKS, born Private.
284. William Roger "W.R."6 McSWANE (Cora Elizabeth5 BLACK,
Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private.
He married Fredrica "Freddie" BURTON Private, daughter of Ted BURTON and Marie CAMPBELL. She was born Private.
Children of William McSWANE and Fredrica BURTON are:
+363 i. Marshall Mills7 McSWANE, born Private.
364 ii. William "Will" Burton McSWANE, born Private. He married Katherine A. RICHARDS Private; born Private.
285. Jerry Alden6 McSWANE (Cora Elizabeth5 BLACK, Joseph
Marion4, Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private.
He married Myrtle Lee TEER Private. She was born Private.
Children of Jerry McSWANE and Myrtle TEER are:
+365 i. Sharon Annette7 McSWANE, born Private.
366 ii. Russell Dean McSWANE, born Private.
367 iii. Amy Catherine McSWANE, born Private.
287. Jo Lynn6 BLACK (Joe Doris5, Joseph Marion4,
Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married Dennis
R. RUST Private. He was born Private.
Child of Jo BLACK and Dennis RUST is:
368 i. Paul7 RUST, born Private.
291. Verga Lee6 CORLEY (William Cecil "Slim"5, Ella Lee4
BLACK, Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married
Frank Melton HODGE Private. He was born Private.
Children of Verga CORLEY and Frank HODGE are:
369 i. Frank Melton Jr.7 HODGE, born Private.
370 ii. Melvin Eugene HODGE, born Private.
371 iii. Angelia HODGE, born Private.
292. Margaret Louise6 CORLEY (William Cecil "Slim"5, Ella
Lee4 BLACK, Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private.
She married Jack ANDREWS Private. He was born Private.
Children of Margaret CORLEY and Jack ANDREWS are:
372 i. Judith Gale7 ANDREWS, born Private.
373 ii. Edward ANDREWS, born Private.
374 iii. Marcu ANDREWS, born Private.
375 iv. Patricia ANDREWS, born Private.
293. Cecil Maurice "Buddy"6 CORLEY (William Cecil "Slim"5,
Ella Lee4 BLACK, Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private.
He married Ellen Florence HENSON Private, daughter of Joel HENSON. She was born Private.
Children of Cecil CORLEY and Ellen HENSON are:
+376 i. Cynthia Maurice7 CORLEY, born Private.
377 ii. William Cecil "Bill" CORLEY, born Private.
299. Norma June6 NELMS (Beatrice5 MAINARD, Willie4
BLACK, Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married
Walter R. BILLINGS Private. He was born Private.
Children of Norma NELMS and Walter BILLINGS are:
378 i. Michael Ray7 BILLINGS, born Private.
379 ii. Randy Lee BILLINGS, born Private.
380 iii. Duwane Earl BILLINGS, born Private.
Generation No. 7
330. Billy Bob7 MITCHELL (Myrta Bob6 CAMPBELL, Mattie
Estella5 BLACK, Alexander Grant4, John3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private.
He married (1) Sue CAMMPO Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Pat ROTENBERRY Private. She was born Private.
Child of Billy MITCHELL and Sue CAMMPO is:
381 i. Jason8 MITCHELL, born Private.
Child of Billy MITCHELL and Pat ROTENBERRY is:
382 i. Brian Wesley8 MITCHELL, born Private.
360. Deborah Ann "Debbie"7 BURKS (Wanda Marlene6 McSWANE,
Cora Elizabeth5 BLACK, Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married Richard Thomas "Ricky" Jr. STRADER Private, son of
Richard STRADER and Annie HODGES. He was born Private.
Children of Deborah BURKS and Richard STRADER are:
+383 i. Michael Lynn "Mike"8 STRADER, born Private.
+384 ii. Angelia Michelle "Angie" STRADER, born Private.
361. Kerry Dean7 BURKS (Wanda Marlene6 McSWANE, Cora
Elizabeth5 BLACK, Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private.
He married (1) Krista Jan TAYLOR Private, daughter of Bobby TAYLOR and Bobbye HAM. She was born Private. He married (2) Sheree
MALCOM Private. She was born Private. He married (3) Aleta Lois HERRIN Private, daughter of Frank HERRIN and Wanda HILL.
She was born Private. He married (4) Cheryl Christine SWARTHOUT Private, daughter of Harold SWARTHOUT and Joyce RIDENOUR. She
was born Private.
Children of Kerry BURKS and Krista TAYLOR are:
+385 i. Kerrisa Dee8 BURKS, born Private.
386 ii. Korey Dean BURKS, born 23 May 1977 in Corsicana, Navarro, TX; died 04 May 2006 in Freestone Co., TX.
Notes for Korey Dean BURKS:
Died in an auto accident on FM 80, Freestone Co., TX at the curve in front of Cedar Grove Church
More About Korey Dean BURKS:
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Freestone, TX
Child of Kerry BURKS and Aleta HERRIN is:
387 i. Kylen Lee8 BURKS, born Private.
362. Joey Keith7 BURKS (Wanda Marlene6 McSWANE, Cora Elizabeth5
BLACK, Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private.
He married Becky Wynell PARKHILL Private, daughter of James PARKHILL and Shirley WILLINGHAM. She was born Private.
Children of Joey BURKS and Becky PARKHILL are:
+388 i. Keitha Lanae8 BURKS, born Private.
+389 ii. Kensey Rae BURKS, born Private.
390 iii. Kelsie Waynae BURKS, born Private.
363. Marshall Mills7 McSWANE (William Roger "W.R."6, Cora
Elizabeth5 BLACK, Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was
born Private. He married Nancy Jan BROWN Private, daughter of Tim BROWN and Celinda WEBB. She was born Private.
Children of Marshall McSWANE and Nancy BROWN are:
+391 i. Marsha Mills8 McSWANE, born Private.
392 ii. Georgiana Marie McSWANE, born Private.
365. Sharon Annette7 McSWANE (Jerry Alden6, Cora Elizabeth5
BLACK, Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private.
Child of Sharon Annette McSWANE is:
393 i. Cody Lyle8 McSWANE, born Private.
376. Cynthia Maurice7 CORLEY (Cecil Maurice "Buddy"6,
William Cecil "Slim"5, Ella Lee4 BLACK, Alleston Marion3,
Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married John Thomas FRYER Private. He was born Private.
Children of Cynthia CORLEY and John FRYER are:
394 i. Ellen Nicole8 FRYER, born Private.
395 ii. Natalie Jo FRYER, born Private.
Generation No. 8
383. Michael Lynn "Mike"8 STRADER (Deborah Ann "Debbie"7
BURKS, Wanda Marlene6 McSWANE, Cora Elizabeth5 BLACK,
Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private.
He married Cynthia Louise SMITH Private. She was born Private.
Child of Michael STRADER and Cynthia SMITH is:
396 i. Seth Michael9 STRADER, born Private.
384. Angelia Michelle "Angie"8 STRADER (Deborah Ann "Debbie"7
BURKS, Wanda Marlene6 McSWANE, Cora Elizabeth5 BLACK,
Joseph Marion4, Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private.
She married Tony Ray McADAMS Private, son of Noel McADAMS and Joy MONTGOMERY. He was born Private.
Children of Angelia STRADER and Tony McADAMS are:
397 i. Ty Alden9 McADAMS, born Private.
398 ii. Laney Elizabeth McADAMS, born Private.
385. Kerrisa Dee8 BURKS (Kerry Dean7, Wanda Marlene6
McSWANE, Cora Elizabeth5 BLACK, Joseph Marion4, Alleston
Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married (1) Francis
M. Jr. SHARP Private. He was born Private. She married (2) Gary Wayne NICHOLS Private, son of John NICHOLS and Edna THOMAS.
He was born Private.
Child of Kerrisa BURKS and Francis SHARP is:
399 i. Taylor Michael9 SHARP, born Private.
Child of Kerrisa BURKS and Gary NICHOLS is:
400 i. Gary Wayne Jr.9 NICHOLS, born Private.
388. Keitha Lanae8 BURKS (Joey Keith7, Wanda Marlene6
McSWANE, Cora Elizabeth5 BLACK, Joseph Marion4, Alleston
Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married Brandon W.
WHITAKER Private, son of Leonard WHITAKER and Karen McSPADDEN. He was born Private.
Child of Keitha BURKS and Brandon WHITAKER is:
401 i. Benjamin Wayne9 WHITAKER, born Private.
389. Kensey Rae8 BURKS (Joey Keith7, Wanda Marlene6
McSWANE, Cora Elizabeth5 BLACK, Joseph Marion4, Alleston
Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married David Bruce
TUCKER Private, son of David TUCKER and Cheryl SHAMBLIN. He was born Private.
Children of Kensey BURKS and David TUCKER are:
402 i. Kaitlyn Renae9 TUCKER, born Private.
403 ii. Andrew Keith TUCKER, born Private.
404 iii. Toby Conner TUCKER, born Private.
391. Marsha Mills8 McSWANE (Marshall Mills7, William Roger
"W.R."6, Cora Elizabeth5 BLACK, Joseph Marion4,
Alleston Marion3, Benjamin Blair2, John1) was born Private. She married Martin
Brady BLACK Private, son of Aubrey BLACK and Cynthia SHERAM. He was born Private.
Child of Marsha McSWANE and Martin BLACK is:
405 i. Emery9 BLACK, born Private.