Lucy A Christian1

F, #25681, b. 1884, d. 1887
Father*Pinckney Whitfield Christian1 b. 29 Apr 1839, d. 18 Sep 1910
Mother*Martha Jane Dean1 b. 16 May 1845, d. 4 Aug 1901
Last Edited27 May 2010
     She was born in 1884.1
     Lucy A Christian was buried at Woods Cemetery, Panola County, Texas, USA.1
     Lucy A Christian died in 1887.1
     Based upon her age and being buried in the same cemetery as Pinckney and Mattie and several of there children, I assume she was also one of their children.1

Citations

  1. [S2745] Gwen Brewer McDaniel, Woods Cemetery, Panola County, Texas (Panola Country, Texas: Panola County Hist. & Genealogical Assn., Jan. 13, 1998), Lilia Christian 1870 - 1889. Hereinafter cited as Woods Cemetery.

Clellan Christian1

F, #25682, b. 16 September 1889, d. 27 May 1959
Father*Pinckney Whitfield Christian1 b. 29 Apr 1839, d. 18 Sep 1910
Mother*Martha Jane Dean1 b. 16 May 1845, d. 4 Aug 1901
Last Edited5 Oct 2015
     She was born on 16 September 1889 at Tenaha, Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,2
     Clellan Christian died on 27 May 1959 at Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA, at age 69.1
     Clellan Christian was buried on 28 May 1959 at Bryan City Cemetery, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA.1
     Clelan appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Shelby County, Texas in the household of her parents, P. and Mattie Christian.2

Citations

  1. [S2750] Clellan Davis, Death Certificate Reg # 24812 (May 28, 1959), State of Texas, unknown repository address, Name: Clellan Davis
    Death Date: 27 May 1959. Hereinafter cited as Death Cert - Texas.
  2. [S5656] P W Christian household, 12 & 13 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 5, Shelby, Texas: Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0090, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1669; FHL microfilm: 1241669.

Claude Linthicum1,2

M, #25684, b. 10 May 1875, d. 14 November 1964
Father*Romelus Calvin Linthicum3
Mother*Sara Jane Walker3
Last Edited17 May 2023
     He was born on 10 May 1875 at Texas, USA.2,4,3 Claude married Mary Elizabeth Christian.5,4
     Claude Linthicum died on 14 November 1964 at Colonial Nursing Home, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA, at age 89.3 The informant on his death registration was.3
     Claude Linthicum was buried on 16 November 1964 at Fairmount Cemetery, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA.3
     Claude Linthicum, of Fastepco Heights, Fort Worth, registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA, at the age of 43. He was a Jasper County farmer. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Elizabeth Linthicum. He was described as of medium height and medium build with brown eyes and black hair.6
     Claud and Lizzie Linthicum appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Tarrant County, Texas, Precinct 1, enumerated 20 January 1920, described as a farmer in the livestock industry. Their children: Eugene, Mattie Love, Sara L. and Margarite, were listed as living with them.4
     Claude and Mary E. Linthicum appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, enumerated 15 April 1940, described as a ranchman on a ranch, who employed paid workers. Their son and daugher-in-law, an unknown person and an unknown person , and their grand-daughter, an unknown person ; as well as, their daughter and son-in-law, Sara Lois and Perry H. Demere were also enumerated in the household.2

Family

Mary Elizabeth Christian b. 29 Jul 1876, d. 26 Feb 1963
Marriage*Claude married Mary Elizabeth Christian.5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Mary Elizabeth Linthicum, Date of Death: 26 Feb 1963, San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA, Age: 86, Birth Date: 29 Jul 1876, Texas, Father: Whitfield Christian, Mother: Martha Jane DeAn. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.
  2. [S12554] Claude Linthicum household, 15 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 226-11; Family: 225, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. [S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Claude Linthicum, Date of Death: 14 Nov 1964, San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA, Age: 89, Birth Date: 10 May 1875, Texas, Father: Romelus Calvin Linghticum, Mother: Sara Jane Walker.
  4. [S12557] Claud Linthicum household, 20 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Justice Precinct 1, Tarrant, Texas; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 83, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  5. [S2751] Mary Elizabeth Linthicim, Death Certificate Reg # 12552 (Feb 26, 1963), State of Texas, unknown repository address, Name: Mary Elizabeth Christian Linthicim
    Death Date: 26 Feb 1963. Hereinafter cited as Death Cert - Texas.
  6. [S4046] World War I Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Claude Linthicum, Birth Date: 10 May 1875, Residence Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA, Eye Color: Brown, Hair Color: Black, Height: Medium, Physical Build: Medium. Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Registration.

(?) Tillery

M, #25686
Last Edited30 Mar 2022

Family

Martha Jane Dean b. 16 May 1845, d. 4 Aug 1901
Child

Citations

  1. [S2746] Andrea Jones, "Christian Family Connection," e-mail message from email address withheld for privacy (Norman, OK) to Rick Moffat, May 25, 2010, May 28, 2010 - called funeral home in Maysville and learned that Louisa's father's name was given as Tillery.. Hereinafter cited as "Christian Family Connection."

Louisa Christian1

F, #25687, b. 24 June 1864, d. 14 February 1946
Father*(?) Tillery1
Mother*Martha Jane Dean1 b. 16 May 1845, d. 4 Aug 1901
Step-fatherPinckney Whitfield Christian1 b. 29 Apr 1839, d. 18 Sep 1910
Last Edited23 May 2023
     She was born on 24 June 1864 at Rome, Floyd County, Georgia, USA.2,3,4,5 Louesa married William L. Pelfrey before 7 June 1880 at Georgia, USA, the 1880 census confirms they were married prior to June 7, and the 1910 census confirms they were married in 1880 (30 years.)6,7,4,3,5,8
     Louisa Christian died on 14 February 1946 at Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, at age 81.2,9
     Louisa Christian was buried at Maysville Cemetery, Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.9
     She was commonly known as Hoppy because of a limp caused by a broken hip she received when she fell off a horse at the age of 10.2
     She was commonly known as Lou or Loue.10
     William L. and Louesa Pelfrey appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Bartow County, Georgia, the Adairsville district, enumerated 7 June 1880, described as a farmer.4
     William L. and Lela Pelfry appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 28 April 1910, described as a farmer. Their children: Elmer, Floyd, Ben A., Homer, Josephus, Rubie and Adell, were listed as living with them. His son, Fred, was enumerated in the preceding household, as a farm laborer "working out" on Bud Hamilton's farm.8
     William L. and Louise Pelfrey appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 12 February 1920, described as a general farmer. Their children: Fred, Floy, Homer, Josephus, Ruby J. and Adel, were listed as living with them.3
     William L. and Lue Pelfrey appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, Antioch P.O., enumerated 11 April 1930, described as a retiree. His son Homer and family also lived in the area..5 In the death registration of William Leonard Pelfrey who died on 14 January 1934, Loue Pelfrey was identified as his wife; who was possibly his son.10,11
     Research notes (March 2022):
Look for clarification on her father's name, and her relationship to Pinckney Whitfield Christian.12

Family

William Leonard Pelfrey b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 14 Jan 1934
Marriage*Louesa married William L. Pelfrey before 7 June 1880 at Georgia, USA, the 1880 census confirms they were married prior to June 7, and the 1910 census confirms they were married in 1880 (30 years.)6,7,4,3,5,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2746] Andrea Jones, "Christian Family Connection," e-mail message from email address withheld for privacy (Norman, OK) to Rick Moffat, May 25, 2010, May 28, 2010 - called funeral home in Maysville and learned that Louisa's father's name was given as Tillery.. Hereinafter cited as "Christian Family Connection."
  2. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Louise Christain (sic).
  3. [S2756] Wm L Pelfrey household, 11 & 12 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 30, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 286.
  4. [S2755] Wm L Pelfrey household, 07 June 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Adairsville, Bartow, Georgia; Page: 480D; Enumeration District: 6, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 134; Family History Film: 1254134; Image: 0142.
  5. [S2758] William L Pelfrey household, 11 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 612.0.
  6. [S2746] Andrea Jones, "Christian Family Connection," e-mail to Rick Moffat, May 25, 2010, May 25, 2010.
  7. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, William Leonard Pelfrey.
  8. [S2760] William L Pelfry household, 26 Apr1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Family: 76, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_1252; Image 686.
  9. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Louise “Lew” Pelfrey née Christian.
  10. [S2753] William Leonard Pelfrey, Death Certificate Reg # 2960 (Jan 14, 1934), State of Texas, unknown repository address, Name: William Leonard Pelfrey
    Death Date: 14 Jan 1934. Hereinafter cited as Death Cert - Texas.
  11. [S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, William Leonard Pelfrey, Date of Death: 14 Jan 1934, Whitharral, Hockley, Texas, USA, Age: 76, Birth Date: 09 Jan 1858, North Carolina, Father: Pelfrey. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.
  12. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
  13. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Zacariah Jesse Pelfrey.
  14. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Albert Ross Pelfrey.
  15. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Cecil Pelfrey.
  16. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Elmer Ervin Pelfrey.
  17. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Fred Pelfrey.
  18. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Homer Pelfrey.
  19. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Josephus Pelfrey.
  20. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Adell Pelfrey.

William Leonard Pelfrey1,2,3

M, #25688, b. 9 January 1858, d. 14 January 1934
Last Edited23 May 2023
     He was born on 9 January 1858 at South Carolina, USA.4,5,6,3,7,8 William married Louesa Pelfrey before 7 June 1880 at Georgia, USA, the 1880 census confirms they were married prior to June 7, and the 1910 census confirms they were married in 1880 (30 years.)1,2,5,6,3,7
     William Leonard Pelfrey died on 14 January 1934 at Precinct 6, Whitharral, Hockley County, Texas, USA, at age 76. The informant was Elmer Pelfry.4,8 The informant on his death registration was Elmer Pelfry, who was possibly his son. His wife was identified as Loue Pelfrey. The informant gave William's birth location as North Carolina which is not consistent with earlier sources such as census material. However, he also didn't know the names of William's parents so apparently was not well informed.4,8 The cause of his death was given as chronic nephritis from a fractured hip.4,8
     William Leonard Pelfrey was buried on 15 January 1934 at Whitherald, Texas, USA.4
     William L. and Louesa Pelfrey appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Bartow County, Georgia, the Adairsville district, enumerated 7 June 1880, described as a farmer.5
     William L. and Lela Pelfry appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 28 April 1910, described as a farmer. Their children: Elmer, Floyd, Ben A., Homer, Josephus, Rubie and Adell, were listed as living with them. His son, Fred, was enumerated in the preceding household, as a farm laborer "working out" on Bud Hamilton's farm.7
     William L. and Louise Pelfrey appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 12 February 1920, described as a general farmer. Their children: Fred, Floy, Homer, Josephus, Ruby J. and Adel, were listed as living with them.6
     William L. and Lue Pelfrey appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, Antioch P.O., enumerated 11 April 1930, described as a retiree. His son Homer and family also lived in the area..3

Family

Louisa Christian b. 24 Jun 1864, d. 14 Feb 1946
Marriage*William married Louesa Pelfrey before 7 June 1880 at Georgia, USA, the 1880 census confirms they were married prior to June 7, and the 1910 census confirms they were married in 1880 (30 years.)1,2,5,6,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2746] Andrea Jones, "Christian Family Connection," e-mail message from email address withheld for privacy (Norman, OK) to Rick Moffat, May 25, 2010, May 25, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "Christian Family Connection."
  2. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, William Leonard Pelfrey.
  3. [S2758] William L Pelfrey household, 11 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 612.0.
  4. [S2753] William Leonard Pelfrey, Death Certificate Reg # 2960 (Jan 14, 1934), State of Texas, unknown repository address, Name: William Leonard Pelfrey
    Death Date: 14 Jan 1934. Hereinafter cited as Death Cert - Texas.
  5. [S2755] Wm L Pelfrey household, 07 June 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Adairsville, Bartow, Georgia; Page: 480D; Enumeration District: 6, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 134; Family History Film: 1254134; Image: 0142.
  6. [S2756] Wm L Pelfrey household, 11 & 12 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 30, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 286.
  7. [S2760] William L Pelfry household, 26 Apr1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Family: 76, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_1252; Image 686.
  8. [S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, William Leonard Pelfrey, Date of Death: 14 Jan 1934, Whitharral, Hockley, Texas, USA, Age: 76, Birth Date: 09 Jan 1858, North Carolina, Father: Pelfrey. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.
  9. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Zacariah Jesse Pelfrey.
  10. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Albert Ross Pelfrey.
  11. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Cecil Pelfrey.
  12. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Elmer Ervin Pelfrey.
  13. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Fred Pelfrey.
  14. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Homer Pelfrey.
  15. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Josephus Pelfrey.
  16. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Adell Pelfrey.

Ruby Anita Pelfrey1

F, #25689, b. 26 May 1906, d. 10 September 1996
Father*William Leonard Pelfrey2,3,4 b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 14 Jan 1934
Mother*Louisa Christian2,3,4 b. 24 Jun 1864, d. 14 Feb 1946
Last Edited1 Apr 2023
     She was born on 26 May 1906 at Alabama, USA.5,6,4,1 Ruby married John Mays on 9 August 1924 at Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.7,8,9 Ruby married Thomas Cavitt Franklin circa 1927, the 1930 census indicates she was 18 and he was 32 at the time of their first marriages.10,6,11
     Ruby Anita Pelfrey died on 10 September 1996 at Purcell, McClain County, Oklahoma, USA, at age 90.5 Alternatively, she died on 7 October 1996 at Purcell, McClain County, Oklahoma, USA, at age 90.1
     Rubie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of her parents, William and Lela Pelfry.4
     Ruby J. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of her parents, William and Louise Pelfrey.3
     Thomas C. and Ruby A. Franklin appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 12 April 1930, described as a farmer. Their children: Wilburn L., were listed as living with them. It indicates he was 32 at the time of his marriage, and Ruby was 18 at the time of her first (previous) marriage.6
     In the obituary of Cecil Pelfrey who died 6 June 1963, his sister, Ruby Franklin, of Marysville, Oklahoma, was listed as a survivor.12
     In the obituary of Floyd Pelfrey who died 26 April 1977, his sister, Ruby Franklin, of Oklahoma, was listed as a survivor.13

Family 1

John Mays b. c 1895, d. 1964
Marriage*Ruby married John Mays on 9 August 1924 at Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.7,8,9 

Family 2

Thomas Cavitt Franklin b. 13 May 1895, d. 10 Jan 1971
Marriage*Ruby married Thomas Cavitt Franklin circa 1927, the 1930 census indicates she was 18 and he was 32 at the time of their first marriages.10,6,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Ruby Anita Pelfrey.
  2. [S2746] Andrea Jones, "Christian Family Connection," e-mail message from email address withheld for privacy (Norman, OK) to Rick Moffat, May 25, 2010, May 25, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "Christian Family Connection."
  3. [S2756] Wm L Pelfrey household, 11 & 12 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 30, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 286.
  4. [S2760] William L Pelfry household, 26 Apr1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Family: 76, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_1252; Image 686.
  5. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010, Ruby Pelfrey.
  6. [S2759] Thomas C Franklin household, 12 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahma; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 613.0.
  7. [S2768] Andrea Jones, "RE: 1930 census - Thomas C Franklin," e-mail message from email address withheld for privacy (Norman, Oklahoma) to Rick Moffat, 9 May 2010, Ruby married John Mays in 1924. Hereinafter cited as "1930 census - Thomas C Franklin."
  8. [S2853] Pierce, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19641615/, Pierce (Columbia TN), James Madison Mays.
  9. [S10893] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records, 1890-1995 (Publisher: Various Oklahoma County marriage collections), Ancestry.com, Oklahoma, County Marriage Records, 1890-1995; "An index of Oklahoma marriages with links to images in FamilySearch.org"; cited as "Oklahoma, County Marriage Records., John Mays (29) and Ruby Pelfrey (18) 09 Aug 1924, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA, Bride's Father: W F Pelfrey, hwo swore to her age, consenting to the marriage.
  10. [S2746] Andrea Jones, "Christian Family Connection," e-mail to Rick Moffat, May 25, 2010, May 25, 2010 - Ruby (daughter of William & Louisa) married Thomas Cavitt Franklin.
  11. [S2853] Pierce, Thomas Cavitt Franklin.
  12. [S13090] Obituaries: Cecil Pelfrey, Marysville Appeal Democrat, Marysville, California, 06 Jun 1963, Page 12, column 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Cecil Pelfrey (Aged 74). Hereinafter cited as Marysville Appeal Democrat.
  13. [S13658] Obituraies: Floyd Pelfrey, The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 28 Apr 1977, Page 15, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Floyd Pelfrey, 80. Hereinafter cited as Sacramento Bee.
  14. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Wilburn Leonard Mays; Birth: 13 Sep 1925, Maysville GA, Oklahoma, Death: 30 Jun 1990; Parents: John Mays & Ruby Pelfrey. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  15. [S2853] Pierce, Wilburn Leonard Mays.
  16. [S2746] Andrea Jones, "Christian Family Connection," e-mail to Rick Moffat, May 25, 2010, May 25, 2010 - Wynona (daughter of Ruby & Thomas) married Lawrence Franklin Chambers.

Thomas Cavitt Franklin1,2

M, #25690, b. 13 May 1895, d. 10 January 1971
Last Edited2 Apr 2023
     He was born on 13 May 1895 at Bryan County, Texas, USA.2,3 Thomas married Ruby Anita Pelfrey circa 1927, the 1930 census indicates she was 18 and he was 32 at the time of their first marriages.1,2,3
     Thomas Cavitt Franklin died on 10 January 1971 at Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, at age 75.3
     He was commonly known as Cavitt.4
     Thomas C. and Ruby A. Franklin appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 12 April 1930, described as a farmer. Their children: Wilburn L., were listed as living with them. It indicates he was 32 at the time of his marriage, and Ruby was 18 at the time of her first (previous) marriage.2
     T. C. Franklin was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of his stepson, Wilburn Leonard Mays.5

Family

Ruby Anita Pelfrey b. 26 May 1906, d. 10 Sep 1996
Children

Citations

  1. [S2746] Andrea Jones, "Christian Family Connection," e-mail message from email address withheld for privacy (Norman, OK) to Rick Moffat, May 25, 2010, May 25, 2010 - Ruby (daughter of William & Louisa) married Thomas Cavitt Franklin. Hereinafter cited as "Christian Family Connection."
  2. [S2759] Thomas C Franklin household, 12 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahma; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 613.0.
  3. [S2853] Pierce, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19641615/, Pierce (Columbia TN), Thomas Cavitt Franklin.
  4. [S2853] Pierce, Thomas "Cavitt" Franklin.
  5. [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., Wilburn Leonard Mays; Registration Date: 13 Sep 1943, Maysville, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA, Birth Date: 13 Sep 1925, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA, Height: 6, Weight: 188, Eye Color: Blue, Hair Color: Blonde, Complexion: Ruddy, Employer: Work For Various Farmers, Next of Kin: T C Franklin.
  6. [S2746] Andrea Jones, "Christian Family Connection," e-mail to Rick Moffat, May 25, 2010, May 25, 2010 - Wynona (daughter of Ruby & Thomas) married Lawrence Franklin Chambers.

Wynona Louise Franklin1,2

F, #25691, b. 24 November 1932, d. 27 March 2009
Father*Thomas Cavitt Franklin1 b. 13 May 1895, d. 10 Jan 1971
Mother*Ruby Anita Pelfrey1 b. 26 May 1906, d. 10 Sep 1996
Last Edited3 Oct 2010
     She was born on 24 November 1932 at Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.2
     Wynona Louise Franklin died on 27 March 2009 at Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, at age 76.2

Citations

  1. [S2746] Andrea Jones, "Christian Family Connection," e-mail message from email address withheld for privacy (Norman, OK) to Rick Moffat, May 25, 2010, May 25, 2010 - Wynona (daughter of Ruby & Thomas) married Lawrence Franklin Chambers. Hereinafter cited as "Christian Family Connection."
  2. [S2853] Pierce, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19641615/, Pierce (Columbia TN), Wynona Louise Franklin.

Elmer Ervin Pelfrey1,2

M, #25695, b. 18 June 1891, d. 11 October 1939
Father*William Leonard Pelfrey3,2 b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 14 Jan 1934
Mother*Louisa Christian3,2 b. 24 Jun 1864, d. 14 Feb 1946
Last Edited3 Oct 2015
     He was born on 18 June 1891 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA.3,2
     Elmer Ervin Pelfrey died on 11 October 1939 at Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, at age 48.2
     Elmer appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, William and Lela Pelfry, listed as a farm laborer on the "home farm."3 Elmer Pelfry was the informant on the death registration of William Leonard Pelfrey.1,4 Elmer Pelfry, of Whitharral, Texas, was the informant on the death registration of William Leonard Pelfrey, who died on 14 January 1934.1,4

Citations

  1. [S2753] William Leonard Pelfrey, Death Certificate Reg # 2960 (Jan 14, 1934), State of Texas, unknown repository address, Name: William Leonard Pelfrey
    Death Date: 14 Jan 1934. Hereinafter cited as Death Cert - Texas.
  2. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Elmer Ervin Pelfrey.
  3. [S2760] William L Pelfry household, 26 Apr1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Family: 76, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_1252; Image 686.
  4. [S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, William Leonard Pelfrey, Date of Death: 14 Jan 1934, Whitharral, Hockley, Texas, USA, Age: 76, Birth Date: 09 Jan 1858, North Carolina, Father: Pelfrey. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.

Fred Dean Christian1

M, #25696, b. 27 August 1887, d. April 1982
Father*Pinckney Whitfield Christian2,3 b. 29 Apr 1839, d. 18 Sep 1910
Mother*Martha Jane Dean2,3 b. 16 May 1845, d. 4 Aug 1901
Last Edited21 Mar 2023
     He was born on 27 August 1887 at Tenaha, Shelby County, Texas, USA.4,1,5,6 Alternatively, he may have been born in August 1886 at Texas, USA.2,3 Fred married Monah M. Newton.7,8
     Fred Dean Christian was buried at Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion, Crittenden County, Arkansas, USA.5
     Fred Dean Christian died in April 1982 at age 94.4
     Fred appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Shelby County, Texas in the household of his parents, P. and Mattie Christian.3
     Fred Dean Christian registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 at Delaware County, Indiana, USA, at the age of 29. He was living in Muncie, working for Muncie Oil Engine Co as a mechanical engineer. He listed that he had a wife and two children. Their names were not given. He had no military experience..6
     Fred D. and Monah M. Christian appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Lonoke, Lonoke County, Arkansas, enumerated 4 April 1930, described as an electrical engineer for Power & Light Co.. Their children: Don L, Fred R. and Dean W., were listed as living with them.9
     Fred Dean Christian, of Marion, was referenced in the engagement announcement of Mary Kathryn Cushman and Dean Wakefield Christian on 20 January 1938 at the newspape at The Commercial Appeal;
     
     Cushman-Christian Engagement Announced[:CR:]     Special in The Commercial Appeal
     MARION, Ark., Jan 19 — Mr. and Mrs. Walter Humbert Cushman of Marion announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Kathryn Cushman, to Dean Wakefield Christian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dean Christian, also of Marion.
     The marriage will be solemnized Jan. 25 at the Marion Methodist Churrh with the Rev. W. W. Allbright officiating.
     Miss Cushman is a graduate of Marion High School. She later attended Millcr-Hawkins Secretarial School in Memphis.
     Mr. Christian, who formerly made his home at Lonoke, is a graduate of Lonoke High School. He is affiliated with the Arkansas Power and Light Company at Marion, where the young couple will live.10 Frederick D Christian was listed as the father of the groom in the marriage of Dean Wakefield Christian and Mary Kathryn Cushman on 25 January 1938.11
     Frederick D and Monah M. Christian appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Marion, Crittenden County, Arkansas, enumerated 5 April 1940, described as an Electrical Civil Construction Engineer for an Electircal Power Company. Their children: Don La Verne and Roy Frederick, were listed as living with them.8 Fred Dean Christian, of West Memphis, was listed as the father of the groom in the marriage of Dean Christian and Faye Bullard on 10 December 1950.12
     In the obituary of Roy Frederick Christian who died 5 October 2007, his father, Fred Christian, was listed as predeceased.13

Family

Monah M. Newton b. 1893, d. 1976
Marriage*Fred married Monah M. Newton.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2619] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration), Ancestry.com, World War II Draft Registration search; "United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration"; cited as "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942., Name: Fred Dean Christian
    Birth Date:     27 Aug 1887
    Birth Place:     Tenaha, Texas, USA
    Residence:     Marion, Crittenden, Arkansas, USA
    Race:     White
    Age:     54
    Occupation:     Arkansas Power & Light Co
    Nearest Relative:     Mrs. F. D. Christian
    Height/Build:     6' 2" / 200 ibs
    Color of Eyes/Hair:     Blue / Gray
    Signature:     Fred Dean Christian.
  2. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Fred Christian.
  3. [S5656] P W Christian household, 12 & 13 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 5, Shelby, Texas: Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0090, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1669; FHL microfilm: 1241669.
  4. [S501] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online 1935-2014, Name: Fred Christian
    SSN:     431-09-8439
    Last Residence:     
    65761 Theodosia, Ozark, Missouri, USA
    BORN:     27 Aug 1887
    Died:     Apr 1982
    State (Year) SSN issued:     Arkansas (Before 1951). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  5. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Fred D Christian.
  6. [S4046] World War I Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Name: Fred D Christian
    County:     Delaware
    State:     Muncie, Indiana
    Birthplace:     Teneha, Texas,United States of America
    Birth Date:     27 Aug 1887
    Race:     Caucasian (White)
    Draft Board:     1
    Age:     29
    Occupation:     Mechanical Enginéer
    Nearest Relative:     wife & 2 children
    Height/Build:     Tall / Stout
    Color of Eyes/Hair:     Blue / Dark Brown
    Signature:     Fred D Christian. Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Registration.
  7. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Monah N Christian.
  8. [S5657] Fred D Christian household, 05 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Marion, Crittenden, Arkansas; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 18-13, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T627_130.
  9. [S5659] Fred D Christian household, Apr 4, 1930 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Lonoke (town), Lonoke, Arkansas; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0026, Ancestry.com Roll:82; Image: 420.0; FHL microfilm: 2339818.
  10. [S13573] Dean Christian To Wed Mary Kathryn Cushman, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee, 20 Jan 1938, Page 8, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Christian - Cushman. Hereinafter cited as Commercial Appeal.
  11. [S13564] Dean Christian To Wed Mary Kathryn Cushman, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee, 24 Jan 1938, Page 7, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Christian - Cushman. Hereinafter cited as Commercial Appeal.
  12. [S13572] Dean Christian Weds Mrs Faye Bullard, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee, 26 Dec 1950, Page 8, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Christian - Bullard. Hereinafter cited as Commercial Appeal.
  13. [S5658] Roy Christian, Clingingbeard Funeral Homes, Ava, MO, About Oct 6, 2007, viewed on-line viewed at Clinkingbeard Funeral Homes, Obituary: Roy Frederick Christian. Hereinafter cited as Clingingbeard Funeral Homes.
  14. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Dean Wakefield Christian
    [Dean W Christian]
    SSN:     431098800
    Gender:     Male
    Race:     White
    Birth Date:     21 Aug 1913
    Birth Place:     Norris City, Illinois
    Father Name: Fred D Christian
    Mother Name: Mona M Newton
    Death Date:     15 Aug 2001
    Type of Claim:     Change in DOB.
    Notes:     Dec 1936: Name listed as DEAN WAKEFIELD CHRISTIAN; 28 Aug 2001: Name listed as DEAN W CHRISTIAN. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.

Thomas Wynn Christian1

M, #25697, b. 4 October 1821, d. 31 May 1906
Father*Thomas Wynn Christian1 b. 7 Mar 1791, d. 25 Mar 1863
Mother*Lucy N. Williams1 b. 9 Sep 1794, d. 11 Jan 1876
Last Edited4 Oct 2015
     He was born on 4 October 1821 at Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA.1
     Thomas Wynn Christian died on 31 May 1906 at Chattahoochee County, Georgia, USA, at age 84.1

Citations

  1. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Thomas Wynn Christian.

Abner M. Christian1

M, #25698, b. 27 September 1826, d. 7 August 1905
Father*Thomas Wynn Christian1 b. 7 Mar 1791, d. 25 Mar 1863
Mother*Lucy N. Williams1 b. 9 Sep 1794, d. 11 Jan 1876
Last Edited30 Oct 2021
     He was born on 27 September 1826 at South Carolina, USA.1
     Abner M. Christian died on 7 August 1905 at Chattahoochee County, Georgia, USA, at age 78.1

Citations

  1. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Abner M Christian.

Johanna E Christian1

F, #25699, b. 8 April 1829, d. 11 August 1907
Father*Thomas Wynn Christian1 b. 7 Mar 1791, d. 25 Mar 1863
Mother*Lucy N. Williams1 b. 9 Sep 1794, d. 11 Jan 1876
Last Edited28 May 2010
     She was born on 8 April 1829.1
     Johanna E Christian died on 11 August 1907 at Georgia, USA, at age 78.1

Citations

  1. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Johanna E Christian.

Fred Pelfrey1,2,3

M, #25700, b. 23 August 1893, d. 19 February 1970
Father*William Leonard Pelfrey1,2 b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 14 Jan 1934
Mother*Louisa Christian1,2 b. 24 Jun 1864, d. 14 Feb 1946
Last Edited1 Apr 2023
     He was born on 23 August 1893 at Pratt City, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA.4,5,3,6 He was born in 1894 or 1895 at Alabama, USA.1,6 Fred married Katy Estell Flynn.7,3
     Fred Pelfrey died on 19 February 1970 at Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, at age 76.2,5
     Fred Pelfrey was buried at Maysville Cemetery, Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.5
     Fred Pelfrey appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 4 April 1910, described as a farm laborer "working out" for his father's neighbour, Bud F Hamilton.6
     Fred appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, William and Louise Pelfrey.1
     Fred and Kate Pelfrey appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 15 April 1940, described as a laborer on a W.P.A. Project Bridge. This census indicates that they lived in the same place in 1935, but then shows that he resided in Alabama and she in Arkasas.. Their children: Jerry Dean, Paul Irving and Veda Beth, were listed as living with them.3
     In the obituary of Cecil Pelfrey who died 6 June 1963, his brother, Fred Pelfrey, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, was listed as a survivor.8
     In the obituary of Paul Ervin Pelfrey who died 15 November 1995, Fred Pelfrey, was listed as predeceased.9
     In the obituary of Veda Beth Fanning who died 10 November 2013, her parents, Fred Pelfrey and Katy Gillespie were listed or implied as predeceased.10

Family

Katy Estell Flynn b. 15 Apr 1915, d. 6 Feb 2003
Marriage*Fred married Katy Estell Flynn.7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2756] Wm L Pelfrey household, 11 & 12 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 30, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 286.
  2. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Fred Pelfrey.
  3. [S5668] Fred Pelfrey household, 15 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Maysville, Whitebread, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 25-13; Family: 181, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T627_3294.
  4. [S2853] Pierce, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19641615/, Pierce (Columbia TN), Fred Pelfrey.
  5. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Fred Pelfrey
    Grave marker transcription:
    Daddy
    Fred Pelfrey
    Aug 23, 1893
    Feb. 19, 1970
    Father of Paul and Veda.
  6. [S5666] Bud F Hamilton household, 28 April 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebread, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Family: 75, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_1252; Image 686, enumerated right before the William L Pelfry family.
  7. [S5667] Katy Estell Gillespie 1915-2003, Reagan County Genealogy Collection, Reagan County, TX, about Feb 8, 2003 viewed at www.genealogybuff.com, Use CTRL F to search this page for the obituary transcription of Katy Estell Gillespie. Hereinafter cited as Reagan County Genealogy Collection.
  8. [S13090] Obituaries: Cecil Pelfrey, Marysville Appeal Democrat, Marysville, California, 06 Jun 1963, Page 12, column 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Cecil Pelfrey (Aged 74). Hereinafter cited as Marysville Appeal Democrat.
  9. [S5669] Paul Ervin Pelfrey, Oklahoman, OKlahoma City, OK, Nov 17, 1995, viewed on-line viewed at Ollahoman, Obituary: Paul Ervin Pelfrey obituary. Hereinafter cited as Oklahoman.
  10. [S5671] Veda Beth (Nanny) Fanning Obituary, McLane Funeral & Cremation Services, Valdosa, Georgia, About 11 Nov 2013, Obituary: Veda Beth (Nanny) Fanning. Hereinafter cited as McLane Funeral & Cremation Services.
  11. [S5668] 15 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Maysville, Whitebread, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 25-13; Family: 181, shows Jerry as a son of Fred, but Katy's obituary gives Jerry's surname as Weeks.