William Robert Swanzy1
M, #25524, b. 24 July 1893, d. 20 April 1979
| Father* | William Thomas Swanzy2 b. 15 Oct 1854, d. 2 Feb 1922 |
| Mother* | Sarah Jane Cochrane2 b. 27 Oct 1855, d. 2 Apr 1927 |
| Last Edited | 15 May 2022 |
William married Sallie Mae Billingsley.3 He was born on 24 July 1893 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.4,1
William Robert Swanzy died on 20 April 1979 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 85.4,1
William Robert Swanzy was buried at Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas, USA.3
He was commonly known as Bob.4
The following article appeared in the Apache, Oklahoma The Apache Review, 8 September 1944 :
In the obituary of Mrs. Laurence Alford who died 24 February 1951, her brother, W. R. Swansey, of Center, Texas, was listed as a survivor.6 In the obituary of Lee Ella Swanzy which printed 20 March 1972, her brother, W. R. Swanzy of Center, TX, was listed as a survivor.2
William Robert Swanzy died on 20 April 1979 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 85.4,1
William Robert Swanzy was buried at Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas, USA.3
He was commonly known as Bob.4
The following article appeared in the Apache, Oklahoma The Apache Review, 8 September 1944 :
INDIAN AGENT HERE AGAIN
William R. Swanzy Cornes to Local Agency from Arizona
William R. Swanzy has been transferred by the Indian department to Apache to fill the position of Indian farm agent which had been vacant since the departure of J. C. Hatcher several months ago. Mr Swanzy came from Whiteriver, Ariz. where he held a similar position two years.
His family, which consists of Mrs. Swanzy and their three children, will come to Apache as soon as a house is obtained. Mr Swanzy is living in the home of Mrs Laura Hart at present.
Capt. Robert Swanzy, son of Mr and Mrs. Swanzy, a flight commander in Italy, was killed in action July 12. His commanding officer had this to say of him: "He was one of the most popular men in his squadron and probably the beat pilot in the outfit." The captain's wife and baby are residing at Longview, Tex.5
William R. Swanzy Cornes to Local Agency from Arizona
William R. Swanzy has been transferred by the Indian department to Apache to fill the position of Indian farm agent which had been vacant since the departure of J. C. Hatcher several months ago. Mr Swanzy came from Whiteriver, Ariz. where he held a similar position two years.
His family, which consists of Mrs. Swanzy and their three children, will come to Apache as soon as a house is obtained. Mr Swanzy is living in the home of Mrs Laura Hart at present.
Capt. Robert Swanzy, son of Mr and Mrs. Swanzy, a flight commander in Italy, was killed in action July 12. His commanding officer had this to say of him: "He was one of the most popular men in his squadron and probably the beat pilot in the outfit." The captain's wife and baby are residing at Longview, Tex.5
In the obituary of Mrs. Laurence Alford who died 24 February 1951, her brother, W. R. Swansey, of Center, Texas, was listed as a survivor.6 In the obituary of Lee Ella Swanzy which printed 20 March 1972, her brother, W. R. Swanzy of Center, TX, was listed as a survivor.2
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Family 2 | Sallie Mae Billingsley b. 1896, d. 6 Oct 1952 |
| Marriage* | William married Sallie Mae Billingsley.3 |
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Citations
- [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., William Robert “Bob” Swanzy.
- [S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary of Lee Ella Swanzy Alford. Hereinafter cited as AAFA.
- [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Sallie Mae Swanzy née Billingsley.
- [S2670] Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelby County, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, W. R. "Bob" Swanzy 07-24-1894 04-20-1979. Hereinafter cited as Shelbyville Cemetery.
- [S12008] Indian Agent Here Again, The Apache Review, Apache, Oklahoma, 08 Sep 1944, Page 1, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Indian farm agent William R. Swanzy. Hereinafter cited as Apache Review.
- [S9280] Mrs. Laurence Alford, The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, Feb 25, 1951, Page 6, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mrs. Laurence Alford. Hereinafter cited as The Times.
- [S12006] Robert Swanzy Services To Be Held Saturday, Longview News-Journal, Longview, Texas, 19 Nov 1948, Page 2, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Reinterment: Robert Swanzyl. Hereinafter cited as Longview News-Journal.
- [S2670] Shelbyville Cemetery, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Jack Richard Swanzy 10-03-1919 01-04-1922 Son of Mr. & Mrs. W.R. Swanzy.
M B Gilmore1
M, #25527
| Last Edited | 29 Apr 2011 |
In the obituary of Lorena Alford who died 8 August 1990, her father, M B Gilmore, of Elkhart, was listed as a survivor.1
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Citations
- [S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary of Lorena Gilmore Alford. Hereinafter cited as AAFA.
Zelda Marie Alford1
F, #25531, b. 4 December 1908, d. 13 January 1999
| Father* | Benjamin Meador Alford1 b. 24 Sep 1877, d. 24 Dec 1960 |
| Mother* | Addie Belle Cannon1 b. 9 Oct 1878, d. 13 Nov 1928 |
| Last Edited | 28 Sep 2016 |
She was born on 4 December 1908 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.1,2 Zelda married Wiley Yandell Rogers.1 Zelda married Louis L Ridgway.1
Zelda Marie Alford died on 13 January 1999 at Houston, Texas, USA, at age 90.1
Her name was recorded as Zelda Alford on her birth registration.2
Zelda Alford was referenced in the following: On Dec 9, 1925, Addie Alford (nee Cannon) registered the births of the following of her children:
- Inez
- Veva
- Zelda
- Allen Calvin
- Louise
Note that her husband, B. M. Alford was County Clerk and signed as the Registrar on these documents.3
Zelda Marie Alford died on 13 January 1999 at Houston, Texas, USA, at age 90.1
Her name was recorded as Zelda Alford on her birth registration.2
Zelda Alford was referenced in the following: On Dec 9, 1925, Addie Alford (nee Cannon) registered the births of the following of her children:
- Inez
- Veva
- Zelda
- Allen Calvin
- Louise
Note that her husband, B. M. Alford was County Clerk and signed as the Registrar on these documents.3
Family 1 | Wiley Yandell Rogers d. 1958 |
Family 2 | Louis L Ridgway d. 1976 |
Citations
- [S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Zelda Alford Rogers Ridgway - Obituary included in Texas Obituaries. Hereinafter cited as AAFA.
- [S6475] Zelda Alford, Standard Certificate of Birth 133134 (1925), Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, USA.
- [S6474] Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903 - 1932, online Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903 - 1932. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Birth Certificates.
Wiley Yandell Rogers1
M, #25532, d. 1958
| Last Edited | 31 May 2011 |
Wiley married Zelda Marie Alford.2
Wiley Yandell Rogers died in 1958.2
He was commonly known as Yandel.2
Wiley Yandell Rogers died in 1958.2
He was commonly known as Yandel.2
Family | Zelda Marie Alford b. 4 Dec 1908, d. 13 Jan 1999 |
Citations
- [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: Wiley Yandell Jr. Rogers
Father's Name: Wiley Yandell Rogers. - [S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Zelda Alford Rogers Ridgway - Obituary included in Texas Obituaries. Hereinafter cited as AAFA.
Louis L Ridgway1
M, #25533, d. 1976
| Last Edited | 8 May 2010 |
Family | Zelda Marie Alford b. 4 Dec 1908, d. 13 Jan 1999 |
Citations
- [S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Zelda Alford Rogers Ridgway - Obituary included in Texas Obituaries. Hereinafter cited as AAFA.