Emma Christian1,2,3

F, #25381, b. 7 December 1890, d. 23 April 1986
Father*Jesse Whitfield Christian1 b. 27 Feb 1862, d. 30 Jan 1947
Mother*Udora Story1 b. 5 Jan 1870, d. 10 Feb 1932
Last Edited25 Apr 2010
     She was born on 7 December 1890.1 Emma married Albert E Bryan on 4 September 1910 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.2,3
     Emma Christian died on 23 April 1986 at age 95.1
     Emma Christian was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,4

Family

Albert E Bryan b. 27 Oct 1884, d. 13 Feb 1924
Child

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Bryan, Emma     . Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  2. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Bryan, Albert Eugene (Gene), Jr.
  3. [S2668] The Brides of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Emma Christian and Jack Bryan. Hereinafter cited as Brides of Shelby County.
  4. [S2673] Fairview Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Emma C. Bryan. Hereinafter cited as Fairview Cemetery.

Albert E Bryan1,2

M, #25382, b. 27 October 1884, d. 13 February 1924
Last Edited25 Apr 2010
     He was born on 27 October 1884.1 Albert married Emma Christian on 4 September 1910 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.2,3
     Albert E Bryan died on 13 February 1924 at age 39.1
     Albert E Bryan was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas, USA.1
     He was commonly known as Jack.3

Family

Emma Christian b. 7 Dec 1890, d. 23 Apr 1986
Child

Citations

  1. [S2673] Fairview Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, A. E. "Jack" Bryan. Hereinafter cited as Fairview Cemetery.
  2. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Bryan, Albert Eugene (Gene), Jr.. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  3. [S2668] The Brides of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Emma Christian and Jack Bryan. Hereinafter cited as Brides of Shelby County.

Joseph Seaborn Alford1

M, #25383, b. 10 August 1924, d. 13 July 1996
Father*Emmett Newton Alford2 b. 16 Nov 1893, d. 17 Feb 1966
Mother*Gladys Mae McKenzie2 b. 2 Aug 1902, d. 11 Dec 1985
Last Edited30 Sep 2015
     He was born on 10 August 1924 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.3,2,1 Joseph married Edith Margaret Hughes on 5 May 1945 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.4,5,1
     Joseph Seaborn Alford died on 13 July 1996 at age 71 his occupation was given as Const P.4 in funeral home records.3,1
     Joseph Seaborn Alford was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.3,1
     He was commonly known as Joe.3
     He was commonly known as Seaborn.6,2
     Seaborn appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Shelby County, Texas in the household of his parents, Emmett and May Alford.2

Family

Edith Margaret Hughes b. 30 Jun 1928, d. 17 Dec 1987
Marriage*Joseph married Edith Margaret Hughes on 5 May 1945 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.4,5,1 

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Joseph Seaborn. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  2. [S2720] Emmett Alford hiousehold, 10-11 June 1930 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 2, Shelby, Texas; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 5, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 2390; Image: 175.0.
  3. [S2680] Oaklawn Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Joe Seaborn Alford. Hereinafter cited as Oaklawn Cemetery.
  4. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Edith Margaret (Skeeter).
  5. [S2668] The Brides of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Edith Hughes and Seaborn Alford. Hereinafter cited as Brides of Shelby County.
  6. [S2671] The Grooms of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Seaborn Alford and Edith Hughes. Hereinafter cited as Grroms of Shelby County.

Edith Margaret Hughes1,2,3

F, #25384, b. 30 June 1928, d. 17 December 1987
Father*James M Hughes1
Mother*Evie Lynch1
Last Edited24 Apr 2010
     She was born on 30 June 1928.1,3 Edith married Joseph Seaborn Alford on 5 May 1945 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,2,4
     Edith Margaret Hughes died on 17 December 1987 at age 59.1,3
     Edith Margaret Hughes was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,3
     Her name was also recorded as Skeeter.1

Family

Joseph Seaborn Alford b. 10 Aug 1924, d. 13 Jul 1996

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Edith Margaret (Skeeter). Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  2. [S2668] The Brides of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Edith Hughes and Seaborn Alford. Hereinafter cited as Brides of Shelby County.
  3. [S2680] Oaklawn Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Edith H. Alford. Hereinafter cited as Oaklawn Cemetery.
  4. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Joseph Seaborn.

James M Hughes1

M, #25385
Last Edited29 Apr 2011
     James married Evie Lynch on 26 October 1916 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,2
     He was commonly known as Mathias.2

Family

Evie Lynch
Child

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Edith Margaret (Skeeter). Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  2. [S2671] The Grooms of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Mathias Hughes and Evie Lynch. Hereinafter cited as Grroms of Shelby County.

Evie Lynch1,2

F, #25386
Last Edited29 Apr 2011
     She was born at Texas, USA.1 Evie married James M Hughes on 26 October 1916 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,2

Family

James M Hughes
Child

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Edith Margaret (Skeeter). Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  2. [S2671] The Grooms of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Mathias Hughes and Evie Lynch. Hereinafter cited as Grroms of Shelby County.

Ollie Bernice Nail1

F, #25388, b. 13 January 1914, d. 2 April 1989
Father*Bryant A Nail2
Mother*Dena Wedgeworth2
Last Edited30 May 2011
     She was born on 13 January 1914.2 Ollie married Buell E Alford.2
     Ollie Bernice Nail died on 2 April 1989 at age 75.2
     Ollie Bernice Nail was buried at Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas, USA.3,4
     She was commonly known as Bernice.2,3

Family

Buell E Alford b. 6 Nov 1904, d. 1 Mar 1993

Citations

  1. [S1351] Texas Birth Index - 1903 - 1997 (Publisher: Texas Department of State Health Services.), Ancestry.com, Texas Birth Index - 1903 - 1997; "This database includes images of the original computer generated list of birth"; cited as "TX Birth Index - 1903-1997., Name: Jo Ann Alford
    Mother's Name: Ollie Bernice Nail.
  2. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Bernice Nail. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  3. [S2722] Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Bernice & Buell Alford. Hereinafter cited as Corinth Cemetery.
  4. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Buell E (Bruce).

Bryant A Nail1

M, #25389
Last Edited16 Apr 2010
     He was born at Texas, USA.1 Bryant married Dena Wedgeworth before 1914.1,2

Family

Dena Wedgeworth
Child

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Bernice Nail. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  2. [S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.

Dena Wedgeworth1

F, #25390
Last Edited16 Apr 2010
     Dena married Bryant A Nail before 1914.1,2

Family

Bryant A Nail
Child

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Bernice Nail. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  2. [S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.

Buell E Alford1,2,3

M, #25391, b. 6 November 1904, d. 1 March 1993
Father*Gilbert John D Alford3 b. 7 Aug 1871, d. 2 Oct 1931
Mother*Susan Isabel Oliver3 b. 31 Jan 1879, d. 8 Jul 1952
Last Edited14 Mar 2015
     He was born on 6 November 1904 at Tenaha, Shelby County, Texas, USA.2,3 Buell married Ollie Bernice Nail.1
     Buell E Alford died on 1 March 1993 at age 88 he was a plumber, appl[iance?] according to funeral home records.2,3
     Buell E Alford was buried at Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas, USA.2,3
     His name was also recorded as Buel Edward Alford.4
     He was commonly known as Bruce.3

Family

Ollie Bernice Nail b. 13 Jan 1914, d. 2 Apr 1989

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Bernice Nail. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  2. [S2722] Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Bernice & Buell Alford. Hereinafter cited as Corinth Cemetery.
  3. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Buell E (Bruce).
  4. [S1351] Texas Birth Index - 1903 - 1997 (Publisher: Texas Department of State Health Services.), Ancestry.com, Texas Birth Index - 1903 - 1997; "This database includes images of the original computer generated list of birth"; cited as "TX Birth Index - 1903-1997., Name: Jo Ann Alford.

Clotile Brown1,2

F, #25392, b. 29 December 1902, d. 4 May 1989
Father*John Brown1
Mother*Mollie Parker1
Last Edited30 May 2011
     She was born on 29 December 1902.1 Clotile married Noble Leo Alford on 29 January 1920 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,3
     Clotile Brown died on 4 May 1989 at age 86.1
     Clotile Brown was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.4

Family

Noble Leo Alford b. 19 May 1900, d. 10 Mar 1995

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Clotile. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  2. [S2680] Oaklawn Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Clotile B. Alford. Hereinafter cited as Oaklawn Cemetery.
  3. [S2671] The Grooms of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Noble Alford and Clotle Brown. Hereinafter cited as Grroms of Shelby County.
  4. [S2680] Oaklawn Cemetery, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Clotile B. and Noble L Alford.

John Brown1

M, #25393
Last Edited16 Apr 2010
     John married Mollie Parker before 1902.1

Family

Mollie Parker
Child

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Clotile. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.

Mollie Parker1

F, #25394
Last Edited16 Apr 2010
     Mollie married John Brown before 1902.1

Family

John Brown
Child

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Clotile. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.

Noble Leo Alford1,2,3,4

M, #25395, b. 19 May 1900, d. 10 March 1995
Father*Gilbert John D Alford3,4 b. 7 Aug 1871, d. 2 Oct 1931
Mother*Susan Isabel Oliver3,4 b. 31 Jan 1879, d. 8 Jul 1952
Last Edited18 Mar 2015
     He was born on 19 May 1900 at Tenaha, Shelby County, Texas, USA, or Panola County according to funeral home records.2,3,4 Noble married Clotile Brown on 29 January 1920 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,5
     Noble Leo Alford died on 10 March 1995 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 94 he was a retired carpenter according to funeral home records.2,3,4
     Noble Leo Alford was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.2

Family

Clotile Brown b. 29 Dec 1902, d. 4 May 1989

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Clotile. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  2. [S2680] Oaklawn Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Clotile B. and Noble L Alford. Hereinafter cited as Oaklawn Cemetery.
  3. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Noble Leo ALFORD.
  4. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Noble Leo.
  5. [S2671] The Grooms of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Noble Alford and Clotle Brown. Hereinafter cited as Grroms of Shelby County.

Hettie Clarice Dearman1,2

F, #25396, b. 5 June 1925, d. 7 May 1989
Last Edited20 Oct 2023
     She was born on 5 June 1925.1,2 Hettie married Sam Truitt Alford on 27 December 1950 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.3,1,4,5
     Hettie Clarice Dearman died on 7 May 1989 at age 63.1,2
     Hettie Clarice Dearman was buried at Jackson Cemetery, Joaquin, Shelby County, Texas, USA.6,4

Family

Sam Truitt Alford b. 12 Nov 1922, d. 3 Nov 1991

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Hettie. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  2. [S2716] Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Hettie Clarice Alford. Hereinafter cited as Jackson Cemetery.
  3. [S2671] The Grooms of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Sam Alford and Mrs Hettie C Alford. Hereinafter cited as Grroms of Shelby County.
  4. [S2716] Jackson Cemetery, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Sam Truitt Alford.
  5. [S11144] See citation memo Grave Marker photos by Nori-Lyn Alford, Digital Gravestone Photos in Rick Moffat's possession, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA; transcribed by Rick Moffat, 13 Jan 2021, Alford gravemarkers photographed by Nori-Lyn Alford on the occassion of Linda Bomar's funeral, 13 Jan 2021 in Jackson Cemetery, Joaquin, Shelby County, Texas
    ALFORD
    Sam Truit     Nov 12, 1922 - 3 Nov, 1991
    Hettie Clarice     June 3, 1925 - May 7, 1989.
  6. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Sam Truitt.

Sam Truitt Alford1,2,3

M, #25397, b. 12 November 1922, d. 3 November 1991
Father*Fred Eugene Alford1 b. 17 Apr 1895, d. 23 May 1975
Mother*Clara Margaret Truitt1 b. 2 Mar 1900, d. 11 May 1978
Last Edited18 Jan 2024
     He was born on 12 November 1922.1,2,3 Sam married Hettie Clarice Dearman on 27 December 1950 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.4,5,2,3
     Sam Truitt Alford died on 3 November 1991 at age 68 he was a medical lab director according to funeral home records.1,2,3
     Sam Truitt Alford was buried at Jackson Cemetery, Joaquin, Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,2
     In the obituary of Fred Eugene Alford who died 23 May 1975, his son, Sam Alford, of Conroe, was listed as a survivor.6

Family

Hettie Clarice Dearman b. 5 Jun 1925, d. 7 May 1989

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Sam Truitt. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  2. [S2716] Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Sam Truitt Alford. Hereinafter cited as Jackson Cemetery.
  3. [S11144] See citation memo Grave Marker photos by Nori-Lyn Alford, Digital Gravestone Photos in Rick Moffat's possession, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA; transcribed by Rick Moffat, 13 Jan 2021, Alford gravemarkers photographed by Nori-Lyn Alford on the occassion of Linda Bomar's funeral, 13 Jan 2021 in Jackson Cemetery, Joaquin, Shelby County, Texas
    ALFORD
    Sam Truit     Nov 12, 1922 - 3 Nov, 1991
    Hettie Clarice     June 3, 1925 - May 7, 1989.
  4. [S2671] The Grooms of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Sam Alford and Mrs Hettie C Alford. Hereinafter cited as Grroms of Shelby County.
  5. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Hettie.
  6. [S14353] Rites Held, The Interstate Progress, Logansport, Louisiana, 05 Jun 1975, Page 10, column 8 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Fred Eugene Alford. Hereinafter cited as Interstate Progress.

Jack Shannon Alford1,2

M, #25398, b. 13 September 1968, d. 25 December 1989
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     He was born on 13 September 1968.1,2
     Jack Shannon Alford died on 25 December 1989 at Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 21.1,2
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Jack Shannon Alford.3

     Jack Shannon Alford was buried at Alford Cemetery, Texas, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Jack Shannon. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  2. [S7546] Eric Clarence Alford, The Champion, Center, TX, no date given viewed at Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary transcription of Elward Baldy Alford. Hereinafter cited as The Champion.
  3. [S7549] Jack Shannon Alford, Beaumont Enterprise, Beaumont, TX, Dec 27, 1989 viewed at Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary transcription of Jack Shannon Alford. Hereinafter cited as Beaumont Enterprise.