Wynona Kirl1,2

F, #44043, b. 6 October 1922, d. 1 September 2007
Father*Fred Louis Kirl b. 26 Jan 1900, d. 5 Dec 1936
Mother*Mary O. Vidrine b. 29 Aug 1902, d. 29 May 1983
Last Edited3 Jul 2022
     She was born on 6 October 1922 at Eunice, Acadia and St. Landry parishes, Louisiana, USA.2,3 Wynona married Robert Swanzy.1
     Wynona Kirl died on 1 September 2007, probably in Longview, at Texas, USA, at age 84.2,3
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Predeceased by her husband, Capt. Robert Swanzy. Predeceased by her parents: Fred Louis Kirl and Mary Ollie Kirl Conley. Predeceased: Billie Christian.3

     Wynona Kirl was buried on 4 September 2007 at Memory Park Cemetery, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA.2,3
     Wynona Swanzy was referenced in an article about the reinterment of her husband who died over France on 12 Jul 1944 published on 19 November 1948 at the newspaper the Longview News-Journal.4

     In the obituary of Billie Christian who died 18 April 1992, her sister, Wyona (sic) Prince, of Longview, was listed as a survivor.5

Family

Robert Swanzy b. 16 Jan 1918, d. 12 Jul 1944
Marriage*Wynona married Robert Swanzy.1 

Citations

  1. [S12009] Honoring a hero, Longview News-Journal, Longview, Texas, 07 May 1995, Page 13 & 17 viewed at Newspapers.com, Captain Robert Swanzy, part 1; part 2; part 3. Hereinafter cited as Longview News-Journal.
  2. [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., Wynona Prince née Kirl
    Grave marker transcription:
    Wynona Swanzy Prince
    Oct 6, 1922 - Sept 1, 2007.
  3. [S12012] Obituaries: Wynona Kirl Prince, Longview News-Journal, Longview, Texas, 03 Sep 2007, Page 6, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Wynona Prince nee Kirl. Hereinafter cited as Longview News-Journal.
  4. [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.
  5. [S12010] Obituaries: Billie Christian, Longview News-Journal, Longview, Texas, 20 Apr 1992, Page 16, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Billie Christian nee Kirl (Aged 66), part 2; Obituary: Billie Christian nee Kirl (Aged 66), part 2. Hereinafter cited as Longview News-Journal.

Sallie Mae Billingsley1

F, #44045, b. 1896, d. 6 October 1952
Last Edited30 Oct 2021
     Sallie married William Robert Swanzy.1 She was born on 20 October 1895.2 Alternatively, she may have been born in 1896 at Texas, USA, according to her Find A Grave memorial page.1
     Sallie Mae Billingsley died on 6 October 1952 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.2,1
     Sallie Mae Billingsley was buried at Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas, USA.2,1
     She was commonly known as Mae.3

Family

William Robert Swanzy b. 24 Jul 1893, d. 20 Apr 1979
Child

Citations

  1. [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., Sallie Mae Swanzy née Billingsley.
  2. [S2670] Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelby County, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Mae Swanzy      10-20-1895      10-06-1952. Hereinafter cited as Shelbyville Cemetery.
  3. [S2670] Shelbyville Cemetery, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Melvin Earl Swanzy      -      -      Son of W.R. & Mae Swanzy.
  4. [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.

Jack Richard Swanzy1

M, #44046, b. 3 October 1919, d. 4 January 1922
Father*William Robert Swanzy1 b. 24 Jul 1893, d. 20 Apr 1979
Mother*Sallie Mae Billingsley1 b. 1896, d. 6 Oct 1952
Last Edited30 Oct 2021
     He was born on 3 October 1919.1
     Jack Richard Swanzy died on 4 January 1922 at age 2.1
     Jack Richard Swanzy was buried at Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S2670] Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelby County, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Jack Richard Swanzy      10-03-1919      01-04-1922      Son of Mr. & Mrs. W.R. Swanzy. Hereinafter cited as Shelbyville Cemetery.

William Cochran1

M, #44048
Last Edited30 Oct 2021
     William married Mary Thompson.1
     William Cochran was identified as her father in the death registration of Mrs. W. T. Swanzy who died on 2 April 1927.1

Family

Mary Thompson
Child

Citations

  1. [S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Mrs W T Swanzy, Date of Death: 02 Apr 1927, Alto, Cherokee, Texas, USA, Age: 71, Birth Date: abt 1856, Angelina County, Texas, Father: Wm Cochran, Mother: Mary Thompson. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.

Mary Thompson1

F, #44049
Last Edited30 Oct 2021
     Mary married William Cochran.1
     Mary Thompson was identified as her mother in the death registration of Mrs. W. T. Swanzy who died on 2 April 1927.1

Family

William Cochran
Child

Citations

  1. [S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Mrs W T Swanzy, Date of Death: 02 Apr 1927, Alto, Cherokee, Texas, USA, Age: 71, Birth Date: abt 1856, Angelina County, Texas, Father: Wm Cochran, Mother: Mary Thompson. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.

Fred Louis Kirl1

M, #44050, b. 26 January 1900, d. 5 December 1936
Last Edited3 Jul 2022
     He was born on 26 January 1900.2 Fred married Mary O. Vidrine in 1919.3,2
     Fred Louis Kirl died on 5 December 1936 at age 36.2
     Fred Louis Kirl was buried at Grace Hill Cemetery, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA.2
     In the obituary of Wynona Kirl who died 1 September 2007, her parents, Fred Louis Kirl and Mary Ollie Kirl Conley were listed or implied as predeceased.1

Family

Mary O. Vidrine b. 29 Aug 1902, d. 29 May 1983
Children

Citations

  1. [S12012] Obituaries: Wynona Kirl Prince, Longview News-Journal, Longview, Texas, 03 Sep 2007, Page 6, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Wynona Prince nee Kirl. Hereinafter cited as Longview News-Journal.
  2. [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 L. Kirl
    Grave marker transcription:
    KIRL Fred L.     Jan. 22, 1900 - Dec. 5, 1936
    Fred L. Jr.     Mar. 27, 1927 - Jan. 12, 1977.
  3. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Billie Margurette Kirl; Birth: 16 Mar 1926, Sour Lake, Texas; Death: Apr 1992 ; Parents: Fred L Kirl & Ollie M Vidrine. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  4. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Fred L. Kirl.
  5. [S12010] Obituaries: Billie Christian, Longview News-Journal, Longview, Texas, 20 Apr 1992, Page 16, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Billie Christian nee Kirl (Aged 66), part 2. Hereinafter cited as Longview News-Journal.

Billie Margurette Kirl1

F, #44051, b. 16 March 1926, d. 18 April 1992
Father*Fred Louis Kirl2,3 b. 26 Jan 1900, d. 5 Dec 1936
Mother*Mary O. Vidrine1 b. 29 Aug 1902, d. 29 May 1983
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     She was born on 16 March 1926 at Sour Lake, Hardin County, Texas, USA.1,4,5 Billie married John Palmer Giles in 1943.6 Billie Margurette Kirl and John Palmer Giles were divorced before 1948. since he remarried in January, 1948.6 Billie married Forrest Edward Rathburn in 1948.7 Billie Margurette Kirl and Forrest Edward Rathburn were divorced before 1970. since she remarried in 1970.5 Billie married Denver Easley on 19 January 1970 at Gregg County, Texas, USA.8,5 Billie Margurette Kirl and Denver Easley were divorced circa 1971.9 Billie married Albert James Christian in 1971.10
     Billie Margurette Christian died on 18 April 1992 at Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA, at age 66.5,4
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Survivor(s): Wyona (sic) Prince.4

     Billie Margurette Kirl was buried on 21 April 1992.4
     Her name was also recorded as Billie Margarette Kirl according to her grave marker.5
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Longview News-Journal published in Longview, Texas, 20 April 1992.4
     In the obituary of Wynona Kirl who died 1 September 2007, her sister, Billie Christian, was listed as predeceased.11

Family 1

John Palmer Giles b. 11 Nov 1921, d. 6 Dec 2005
Marriage*Billie married John Palmer Giles in 1943.6 
Divorce* Billie Margurette Kirl and John Palmer Giles were divorced before 1948. since he remarried in January, 1948.6  

Family 2

Forrest Edward Rathburn b. 1 Dec 1920, d. 11 Jan 2000
Marriage*Billie married Forrest Edward Rathburn in 1948.7 
Divorce* Billie Margurette Kirl and Forrest Edward Rathburn were divorced before 1970. since she remarried in 1970.5  

Family 3

Denver Easley b. c 1919, d. 10 May 1977
Marriage*Billie married Denver Easley on 19 January 1970 at Gregg County, Texas, USA.8,5 
Divorce* Billie Margurette Kirl and Denver Easley were divorced circa 1971.9  

Family 4

Albert James Christian b. 3 Mar 1923, d. 3 Feb 1988
Marriage*Billie married Albert James Christian in 1971.10 

Citations

  1. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Billie Margurette Kirl; Birth: 16 Mar 1926, Sour Lake, Texas; Death: Apr 1992 ; Parents: Fred L Kirl & Ollie M Vidrine. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  2. [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 L. Kirl.
  3. [S12010] Obituaries: Billie Christian, Longview News-Journal, Longview, Texas, 20 Apr 1992, Page 16, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Billie Christian nee Kirl (Aged 66), part 2. Hereinafter cited as Longview News-Journal.
  4. [S12010] Longview News-Journal, 20 Apr 1992, Page 16, columns 1 & 2, Obituary: Billie Christian nee Kirl (Aged 66), part 2; Obituary: Billie Christian nee Kirl (Aged 66), part 2.
  5. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Billie Margarette Christian née Kirl
    Grave marker transcription:
    Billie Margarette Kirl Rathburn CHRISTIAN     Mar. 16, 1926 - Apr. 18, 1992     Mother.
  6. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: John Palmer Giles
    Grave marker transcription:
    John P.     Nov. 11, 1921 - Dec. 6, 2005
    June L.     Mar. 8, 1925 - Aug. 4, 1994
    GILES
    Married Jan. 7, 1948.
  7. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Forrest Edward Rathburn.
  8. [S1356] Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2014, online Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2014, Denver Easley & Billie M Kirl; Marriage: 19 Jan 1970, Gregg, Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as TX Marriage Index.
  9. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), They must have divorce since she remarried in 1971.
  10. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Albert James Christian
    Grave marker transcription:
    Albert James Christian
    S1 US Navy World War II
    Mar 23, 1923 - Feb 3, 1988.
  11. [S12012] Obituaries: Wynona Kirl Prince, Longview News-Journal, Longview, Texas, 03 Sep 2007, Page 6, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Wynona Prince nee Kirl. Hereinafter cited as Longview News-Journal.

Denver Easley1

M, #44052, b. circa 1919, d. 10 May 1977
Last Edited28 Nov 2021
     He was born circa 1919 at Oklahoma, USA.1,2 Denver married Billie M. Kirl on 19 January 1970 at Gregg County, Texas, USA.1,3 Denver Easley and Billie Margurette Kirl were divorced circa 1971.4
     Denver Easley died on 10 May 1977, in a local hospital, at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA.5,2
     Denver Easley was buried on 13 May 1977 at Fisher Cemetery, Gregg County, Texas, USA.5,2
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Tyler Morning Telegraph published in Tyler, Texas, 12 May 1977.2

Family

Billie Margurette Kirl b. 16 Mar 1926, d. 18 Apr 1992

Citations

  1. [S1356] Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2014, online Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2014, Denver Easley & Billie M Kirl; Marriage: 19 Jan 1970, Gregg, Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as TX Marriage Index.
  2. [S12011] ETexas Deaths: Denver Easley, Tyler Morning Telegraph, Tyler, Texas, 12 May 1977, Page 2, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Denver Easley (Aged 58). Hereinafter cited as Tyler Morning Telegraph.
  3. [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., Billie Margarette Christian née Kirl
    Grave marker transcription:
    Billie Margarette Kirl Rathburn CHRISTIAN     Mar. 16, 1926 - Apr. 18, 1992     Mother.
  4. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), They must have divorce since she remarried in 1971.
  5. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Denver Easley
    Grave marker transcription:
    Denver Easley     1918 - 1977.

Mary O. Vidrine1

F, #44053, b. 29 August 1902, d. 29 May 1983
Last Edited15 May 2022
     She was born on 29 August 1902 at Louisiana, USA.1 Mary married Fred Louis Kirl in 1919.2,3 Mary married Dewey Gaston Conley.4
     Mary O. Vidrine died on 29 May 1983 at Gregg County, Texas, USA, at age 80.1
     She was also known as Ollie M. Vidrine.2
     In the obituary of Wynona Kirl who died 1 September 2007, her parents, Fred Louis Kirl and Mary Ollie Kirl Conley were listed or implied as predeceased.5

Family 1

Fred Louis Kirl b. 26 Jan 1900, d. 5 Dec 1936
Children

Family 2

Dewey Gaston Conley b. 30 Mar 1908, d. 4 Jul 1974

Citations

  1. [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., Mary Ollie Conley née Vidrine
    Grave marker transcription:
    CONLEY
    Mary O.     1902 - 1983
    Dewey G.     1908 - 1974.
  2. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Billie Margurette Kirl; Birth: 16 Mar 1926, Sour Lake, Texas; Death: Apr 1992 ; Parents: Fred L Kirl & Ollie M Vidrine. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  3. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Fred L. Kirl
    Grave marker transcription:
    KIRL Fred L.     Jan. 22, 1900 - Dec. 5, 1936
    Fred L. Jr.     Mar. 27, 1927 - Jan. 12, 1977.
  4. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Dewey Gaston Conley
    Grave marker transcription:
    CONLEY
    Mary O.     1902 - 1983
    Dewey G.     1908 - 1974.
  5. [S12012] Obituaries: Wynona Kirl Prince, Longview News-Journal, Longview, Texas, 03 Sep 2007, Page 6, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Wynona Prince nee Kirl. Hereinafter cited as Longview News-Journal.

Dewey Gaston Conley1

M, #44054, b. 30 March 1908, d. 4 July 1974
Last Edited1 Nov 2021
     He was born on 30 March 1908.1 Dewey married Mary O. Vidrine.1
     Dewey Gaston Conley died on 4 July 1974 at age 66.1
     Dewey Gaston Conley was buried at Memory Park Cemetery, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA.1

Family

Mary O. Vidrine b. 29 Aug 1902, d. 29 May 1983

Citations

  1. [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., Dewey Gaston Conley
    Grave marker transcription:
    CONLEY
    Mary O.     1902 - 1983
    Dewey G.     1908 - 1974.

John Palmer Giles1

M, #44055, b. 11 November 1921, d. 6 December 2005
Last Edited1 Nov 2021
     He was born on 11 November 1921 at Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia, USA.1 John married Billie Margurette Kirl in 1943.1 John Palmer Giles and Billie Margurette Kirl were divorced before 1948. since he remarried in January, 1948.1
     John Palmer Giles died on 6 December 2005 at Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia, USA, at age 84.1
     John Palmer Giles was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia, USA.1

Family

Billie Margurette Kirl b. 16 Mar 1926, d. 18 Apr 1992

Citations

  1. [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., John Palmer Giles
    Grave marker transcription:
    John P.     Nov. 11, 1921 - Dec. 6, 2005
    June L.     Mar. 8, 1925 - Aug. 4, 1994
    GILES
    Married Jan. 7, 1948.

Forrest Edward Rathburn1

M, #44056, b. 1 December 1920, d. 11 January 2000
Last Edited1 Nov 2021
     He was born on 1 December 1920.1 Forrest married Billie Margurette Kirl in 1948.1 Forrest Edward Rathburn and Billie Margurette Kirl were divorced before 1970. since she remarried in 1970.2
     Forrest Edward Rathburn died on 11 January 2000 at age 79.1
     Forrest Edward Rathburn was buried at Fort Rosencrans National Cemetery, Point Loma, San Diego County, California, USA.1

Family

Billie Margurette Kirl b. 16 Mar 1926, d. 18 Apr 1992

Citations

  1. [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., Forrest Edward Rathburn.
  2. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Billie Margarette Christian née Kirl
    Grave marker transcription:
    Billie Margarette Kirl Rathburn CHRISTIAN     Mar. 16, 1926 - Apr. 18, 1992     Mother.

Albert James Christian1

M, #44057, b. 3 March 1923, d. 3 February 1988
Last Edited1 Nov 2021
     He was born on 3 March 1923.1 Albert married Billie Margurette Kirl in 1971.1
     Albert James Christian died on 3 February 1988 at age 64.1
     Albert James Christian was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA.1

Family

Billie Margurette Kirl b. 16 Mar 1926, d. 18 Apr 1992

Citations

  1. [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., Albert James Christian
    Grave marker transcription:
    Albert James Christian
    S1 US Navy World War II
    Mar 23, 1923 - Feb 3, 1988.