John Robert Alford1,2,3

M, #23881, b. 13 September 1908, d. 22 April 1991
Pedigree
Father*John Isham Alford1,2,4 b. 18 Feb 1881, d. 26 Feb 1960
Mother*Lee Ella Swanzy1,2,4 b. 9 Apr 1883, d. 20 Mar 1972
Last Edited20 Dec 2017
     He was born on 13 September 1908 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.1 John married Artie B Furlow.1,2
     John Robert Alford died on 22 April 1991 at Nacogdoches County, Texas, USA, at age 82 he was a retired road contractor according to funeral home records.1,5
     John Robert Alford was buried at Strong Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas, USA.6,2
     In the obituary of Eric Clarence Alford who died 8 August 1968, his brother, John Robert Alford, of Shelbyville, was listed as a survivor.3
     In the obituary of Lee Ella Swanzy who died 20 March 1972, her son, John R Alford, of Shelbyville, TX, was listed as a survivor.4

Family

Artie B Furlow b. 1 Oct 1923, d. 24 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, John Robert Alford & Artie B Furlow.
  2. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, John Robert. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  3. [S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Obituary: Eric Clarence Alford (use CTRL F to find his obituary on this page). Hereinafter cited as AAFA.
  4. [S1577] AAFA, online Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary of Lee Ella Swanzy Alford.
  5. [S1353] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 (Publisher: Texas Department of Health), Ancestry.com, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; "An ancestry.com index of Texas deaths with a link to VitalChek for copies of the original record"; cited as "Texas Death Index., Name: John Alford.
  6. [S2724] Shelbyville Cemetery, Strong County, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, John R Alford and Artie B Furlow. Hereinafter cited as Strong Cemetery.

Artie B Furlow1,2

F, #23882, b. 1 October 1923, d. 24 April 2006
Pedigree
Last Edited17 Apr 2010
     She was born on 1 October 1923.1,2 Artie married John Robert Alford.1,3
     Artie B Furlow died on 24 April 2006 at Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 82.1,2
     Artie B Furlow was buried at Strong Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas, USA.2,3

Family

John Robert Alford b. 13 Sep 1908, d. 22 Apr 1991

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, John Robert Alford & Artie B Furlow.
  2. [S2724] Shelbyville Cemetery, Strong County, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, John R Alford and Artie B Furlow. Hereinafter cited as Strong Cemetery.
  3. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, John Robert. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.

Annie Alford1

F, #23883, b. 22 April 1883, d. August 1885
Pedigree
Father*Baldy A. Alford1 b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 6 May 1909
Mother*Mary C. Land1 b. 29 Sep 1855, d. 25 Nov 1916
Last Edited13 Jul 2009
     She was born on 22 April 1883 at Milam, Sabine County, Texas, USA.1
     Annie Alford died in August 1885 at age 2.1

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Annie Alford.

Velma Von Alford1,2,3,4

F, #23884, b. 27 February 1887, d. 25 July 1964
Pedigree
Father*Baldy A. Alford1,3,4 b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 6 May 1909
Mother*Mary C. Land1,3,4 b. 29 Sep 1855, d. 25 Nov 1916
Last Edited17 Dec 2021
     She was born on 27 February 1887 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA, another, less reliable source gives her birthplace as Milam.1,3,4,5 Velma married William Simpson Helpinstell on 20 November 1910 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,6,5
     Velma Von Alford died on 25 July 1964, at her home, at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA, at age 77.7,3,4 The informant on her death registration was her daughter, Mrs. Maurice Smith. Her parents were identified as Balldy Alford and Mary Land.4
     Velma Von Alford was buried on 28 July 1964 at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,2,3,4

Family

William Simpson Helpinstell b. 1888, d. 1938
Children

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Velma Von Alford and Sam W Helpinstall.
  2. [S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Velma V. Helpinstill. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
  3. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Helpenstill, Velma Von. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  4. [S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Velma Von Helpenstill, Date of Death: 25 Jul 1964, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.
  5. [S6485] John Baldwin Helpinstell, Standard Certificate of Birth 10224 (1918), Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, USA.
  6. [S2668] The Brides of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Velma Alford and Sampey Hepinstell. Hereinafter cited as Brides of Shelby County.
  7. [S1353] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 (Publisher: Texas Department of Health), Ancestry.com, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; "An ancestry.com index of Texas deaths with a link to VitalChek for copies of the original record"; cited as "Texas Death Index., Name: Velma Helpenstill.
  8. [S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Norma Hepinstill & Maurice Smith.
  9. [S2728] Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Watson/…, Smith, Norma. Hereinafter cited as Watson and Sons Funeral Home.
  10. [S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Max B Hepinstill & Maurice Smith.
  11. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Helpinstill, Max B.

William Simpson Helpinstell1

M, #23885, b. 1888, d. 1938
Pedigree
Last Edited22 May 2021
     He was born in 1888 at Texas, USA.2,1 William married Velma Von Alford on 20 November 1910 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.3,4,1
     William Simpson Helpinstell was buried.2
     William Simpson Helpinstell died in 1938.2
     He was commonly known as Sam Helpinstill.5

Family

Velma Von Alford b. 27 Feb 1887, d. 25 Jul 1964
Children

Citations

  1. [S6485] John Baldwin Helpinstell, Standard Certificate of Birth 10224 (1918), Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, USA.
  2. [S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, W. Sam Helpinstill. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
  3. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Velma Von Alford and Sam W Helpinstall.
  4. [S2668] The Brides of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Velma Alford and Sampey Hepinstell. Hereinafter cited as Brides of Shelby County.
  5. [S2728] Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Watson/…, Smith, Norma. Hereinafter cited as Watson and Sons Funeral Home.
  6. [S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Norma Hepinstill & Maurice Smith.
  7. [S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Max B Hepinstill & Maurice Smith.
  8. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Helpinstill, Max B.. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.

Norma Helpinstill1

F, #23886, b. 22 September 1912, d. 5 May 2005
Pedigree
Father*William Simpson Helpinstell2,1 b. 1888, d. 1938
Mother*Velma Von Alford2,1 b. 27 Feb 1887, d. 25 Jul 1964
Last Edited26 Oct 2021
     She was born on 22 September 1912 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.2,1,3 Norma married Maurice C Smith on 24 April 1938.2,3
     Norma Helpinstill died on 5 May 2005 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 92 of cardiac arrest. May 6th in transcription of Rather Cemetery.2,1,3
     Norma Helpinstill was buried on 8 May 2005 at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.2,1,4
     She was the informant on the death registration of her mother, Velma Von Helpinstill, who died on 25 July 1964.5

Family

Maurice C Smith b. 11 Dec 1904, d. 6 Jul 1978

Citations

  1. [S2728] Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Watson/…, Smith, Norma. Hereinafter cited as Watson and Sons Funeral Home.
  2. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Norma Hepinstill & Maurice Smith.
  3. [S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Norma H. and Maurice C Smith. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
  4. [S2667] Rather Cemetery, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Norma H. Smith.
  5. [S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Velma Von Helpenstill, Date of Death: 25 Jul 1964, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.

Maurice C Smith1,2

M, #23887, b. 11 December 1904, d. 6 July 1978
Pedigree
Last Edited18 Dec 2017
     He was born on 11 December 1904.2 Maurice married Norma Helpinstill on 24 April 1938.1,2
     Maurice C Smith died on 6 July 1978 at age 73 Cemetery records indicate he was a Tec 4, U.S. Army, WW II.2
     Maurice C Smith was buried on 8 May 2005 at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,3,4

Family

Norma Helpinstill b. 22 Sep 1912, d. 5 May 2005

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Norma Hepinstill & Maurice Smith.
  2. [S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Norma H. and Maurice C Smith. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
  3. [S2728] Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Watson/…, Smith, Norma. Hereinafter cited as Watson and Sons Funeral Home.
  4. [S2667] Rather Cemetery, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Norma H. Smith.

Max B Hepinstill1,2

M, #23888, b. 5 October 1915, d. 20 February 2004
Pedigree
Father*William Simpson Helpinstell1,2 b. 1888, d. 1938
Mother*Velma Von Alford1,2 b. 27 Feb 1887, d. 25 Jul 1964
Last Edited9 May 2015
     He was born on 5 October 1915 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,2 Max married Frances Joyce (?).3
     Max B Hepinstill died on 20 February 2004 at Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 88 funeral home records indicate he was a Telephone Rep and that he was cremated.1,2

Family

Frances Joyce (?) b. 8 Aug 1922, d. 19 May 2003

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Max B Hepinstill & Maurice Smith.
  2. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Helpinstill, Max B.. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  3. [S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Frances Joyce Helpinstill - Wife of Max Helpinstill. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.

Mamie Lou Alford1

F, #23889, b. 6 February 1892, d. 1903
Pedigree
Father*Baldy A. Alford1 b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 6 May 1909
Mother*Mary C. Land1 b. 29 Sep 1855, d. 25 Nov 1916
Last Edited13 Jul 2009
     She was born on 6 February 1892 at Milam, Sabine County, Texas, USA.1
     Mamie Lou Alford died in 1903.1

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Mamie Lou Alford.

Eula Alford1,2,3,4

F, #23890, b. 3 January 1895, d. 31 August 1954
Pedigree
Father*Baldy A. Alford1,4 b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 6 May 1909
Mother*Mary C. Land1,4 b. 29 Sep 1855, d. 25 Nov 1916
Last Edited17 Dec 2021
     She was born on 3 January 1895 at Milam, Sabine County, Texas, USA.1,2,4 Eula married Zack Reeves Hurst on 20 October 1920 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,5
     Eula Alford died on 31 August 1954, at her home in rural Center, at Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 59. She was a public school teacher.6,1,2,4 The informant on her death registration was Jud(?) Hurst. Her parents were identified as B. A. Alford and Mary Land.4
     Eula Alford was buried on 1 September 1954 at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,2,4

Family

Zack Reeves Hurst b. 10 Feb 1888, d. 2 Nov 1974

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Eula Alford & Zack Hurst.
  2. [S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Hurst, Mrs. Eula. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
  3. [S2668] The Brides of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Eula Alford. Hereinafter cited as Brides of Shelby County.
  4. [S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Eula Hurst, Date of Death: 31 Aug 1954, Center, Shelby, Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.
  5. [S2668] Brides of Shelby County, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Eula Alford & Zack Hurst.
  6. [S1353] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 (Publisher: Texas Department of Health), Ancestry.com, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; "An ancestry.com index of Texas deaths with a link to VitalChek for copies of the original record"; cited as "Texas Death Index., Name: Eula Hurst.

Zack Reeves Hurst1,2,3

M, #23891, b. 10 February 1888, d. 2 November 1974
Pedigree
Last Edited21 Feb 2010
     He was born on 10 February 1888.3 Zack married Eula Alford on 20 October 1920 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,2
     Zack Reeves Hurst died on 2 November 1974 at Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 86.4,3
     Zack Reeves Hurst was buried at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.3

Family

Eula Alford b. 3 Jan 1895, d. 31 Aug 1954

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Eula Alford & Zack Hurst.
  2. [S2668] The Brides of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Eula Alford & Zack Hurst. Hereinafter cited as Brides of Shelby County.
  3. [S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Hurst, Zack Reeves. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
  4. [S1353] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 (Publisher: Texas Department of Health), Ancestry.com, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; "An ancestry.com index of Texas deaths with a link to VitalChek for copies of the original record"; cited as "Texas Death Index., Name: Zack Hurst.

Vera Clara Alford1,2,3

F, #23892, b. 30 December 1897, d. 21 July 1974
Pedigree
Father*Baldy A. Alford1,3,4 b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 6 May 1909
Mother*Mary C. Land1,3,4 b. 29 Sep 1855, d. 25 Nov 1916
Last Edited17 Dec 2021
     She was born on 30 December 1897 at Milam, Sabine County, Texas, USA.1,2,3,4 Vera married Lee Bell Swanzy on 31 October 1916 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,5,6
     Vera Clara Alford died on 21 July 1974 at Shelby General Hospital (AKA Memorial Hospital), Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 76 She was a retired teacher.1,2,3,4 The informant on her death registration was her son, Tom Swanzy.4
     Vera Clara Alford was buried on 22 July 1974 at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.2,3,4
     In the obituary of Alba Bertie Alford who died 17 February 1970, her sister, Vera Swanzy, was listed as a survivor.6

Family

Lee Bell Swanzy b. 12 Feb 1894, d. 19 Nov 1934
Children

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Vera Clara Alford & Lee Bell Swanzy / Harrell Jack Waldrop.
  2. [S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Swanzy, Vera Clara. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
  3. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Swanzy, Vera. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  4. [S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Vera Swanzy, Date of Death: 21 Jul 1974, Center, Shelby, Texas, USA, Age: 76, Birth Date: 30 Dec 1897, Texas, Father: B A Alford, Mother: Mary Land, Certificate Number: 69743. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.
  5. [S2668] The Brides of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Vera Alford and Lee Swanzy. Hereinafter cited as Brides of Shelby County.
  6. [S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary of Alba Bertie Alford. Hereinafter cited as AAFA.
  7. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Swanzy, James F.
  8. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Swanzy, Thomas Lee.

Lee Bell Swanzy1,2,3

M, #23893, b. 12 February 1894, d. 19 November 1934
Pedigree
Father*John Robert Swanzy1,3 b. 22 Jan 1852, d. 21 Jan 1903
Mother*Jane Casey Harkness1,3
Last Edited8 May 2010
     He was born on 12 February 1894 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,2,3 Lee married Vera Clara Alford on 31 October 1916 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,4,5
     Lee Bell Swanzy died on 19 November 1934 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 40.1,2
     Lee Bell Swanzy died on 20 November 1934 at age 40.3
     Lee Bell Swanzy was buried on 22 November 1934 at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,2,3

Family

Vera Clara Alford b. 30 Dec 1897, d. 21 Jul 1974
Children

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Vera Clara Alford & Lee Bell Swanzy / Harrell Jack Waldrop.
  2. [S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Swanzy, Lee B.. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
  3. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Swanzy, Lee Bell. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
  4. [S2668] The Brides of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Vera Alford and Lee Swanzy. Hereinafter cited as Brides of Shelby County.
  5. [S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary of Alba Bertie Alford. Hereinafter cited as AAFA.
  6. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Swanzy, James F.
  7. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Swanzy, Thomas Lee.

John Robert Swanzy1,2

M, #23894, b. 22 January 1852, d. 21 January 1903
Pedigree
Last Edited28 Feb 2010
     He was born on 22 January 1852 at Mississippi, USA.1,2 John married Jane Casey Harkness before 1894.1,3
     John Robert Swanzy died on 21 January 1903 at Texas, USA, at age 50.2
     John Robert Swanzy was buried at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.2

Family

Jane Casey Harkness
Children

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Vera Clara Alford & Lee Bell Swanzy / Harrell Jack Waldrop.
  2. [S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Swanzy, John Robert. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
  3. [S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.
  4. [S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, James Thomas Swanzy.
  5. [S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Hugh Bert Swanzy.
  6. [S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, William Roger "Dutch" Swanzy.
  7. [S2121] Mangum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/mangum/…, Swanzy, William Roger (Dutch). Hereinafter cited as Mangum Funeral Home.
  8. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Swanzy, Lee Bell. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.

Jane Casey Harkness1

F, #23895
Pedigree
Last Edited28 Feb 2010
     She was born at Texas, USA.1 Jane married John Robert Swanzy before 1894.1,2

Family

John Robert Swanzy b. 22 Jan 1852, d. 21 Jan 1903
Children

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Vera Clara Alford & Lee Bell Swanzy / Harrell Jack Waldrop.
  2. [S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.
  3. [S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, James Thomas Swanzy.
  4. [S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Hugh Bert Swanzy.
  5. [S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, William Roger "Dutch" Swanzy.
  6. [S2121] Mangum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/mangum/…, Swanzy, William Roger (Dutch). Hereinafter cited as Mangum Funeral Home.
  7. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Swanzy, Lee Bell. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.

Mary Addie Garrett1,2

F, #23896, b. 12 January 1893, d. 8 February 1974
Pedigree
Last Edited1 Apr 2015
     She was born on 12 January 1893.3 Mary married William Roger Swanzy before 1932.1,4
     Mary Addie Garrett died on 8 February 1974 at age 81.2
     Mary Addie Garrett was buried at Truitt Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas, USA.2

Family

William Roger Swanzy b. 25 Dec 1889, d. 5 Jun 1975
Child

Citations

  1. [S2122] Sabine County Births 1932, online http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/sabine/vitals/births/1932/…, SWANZY, HUGH LEVI. Hereinafter cited as Sabine County Births 1932.
  2. [S2669] Truitt Cemetery, Shelby County, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Swanzy, Mary Addie. Hereinafter cited as Truit Cemetery.
  3. [S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Swanzy, Mary Addie. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
  4. [S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.
  5. [S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Swanzy, Wm Garrett. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.

James Thomas Swanzy1,2

M, #23898, b. 9 August 1874, d. 16 May 1963
Pedigree
Father*John Robert Swanzy1 b. 22 Jan 1852, d. 21 Jan 1903
Mother*Jane Casey Harkness1
Last Edited12 Oct 2020
     He was born on 9 August 1874 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.1
     James Thomas Swanzy died on 16 May 1963 at Woodville, Tyler County, Texas, USA, at age 88.1,2
     James Thomas Swanzy was buried on 18 May 1963 at Price Cemetery, Logansport, De Soto County, Louisiana, USA.1
     The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.
These individuals are not to be confused.3

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, James Thomas Swanzy.
  2. [S1353] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 (Publisher: Texas Department of Health), Ancestry.com, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; "An ancestry.com index of Texas deaths with a link to VitalChek for copies of the original record"; cited as "Texas Death Index., Name: James Thomas Swanzy.
  3. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).

Hugh Bert Swanzy1

M, #23899, b. 1886, d. 27 March 1973
Pedigree
Father*John Robert Swanzy1 b. 22 Jan 1852, d. 21 Jan 1903
Mother*Jane Casey Harkness1
Last Edited14 Jul 2009
     He was born in 1886.1
     Hugh Bert Swanzy died on 27 March 1973 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,2
     Hugh Bert Swanzy was buried on 31 March 1973.1

Citations

  1. [S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Hugh Bert Swanzy.
  2. [S1353] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 (Publisher: Texas Department of Health), Ancestry.com, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; "An ancestry.com index of Texas deaths with a link to VitalChek for copies of the original record"; cited as "Texas Death Index., Name: Hugh Swanzy Sr.