Alma Whittlesey1
F, #50721, b. 21 June 1917, d. 11 November 2001
Father* | Oscar Leslie Whittlesey1,2,3 b. 24 Sep 1878, d. 4 Mar 1961 |
Mother* | Laura Leona Clements1,2,3 b. 2 May 1881, d. 22 Oct 1981 |
Last Edited | 18 Jan 2025 |
She was born on 21 June 1917 at Groveton, Trinity County, Texas, USA, according to Texas Birth Certifcate 24532 which was for both twins, Lula Elma and Zula Alma.4,2,5,3 Alma married Samuel Olid Burford on 31 May 1941.5,6
Alma Whittlesey died on 11 November 2001 at age 84.5
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Alma W. Burford.
Alma Whittlesey was buried on 14 November 2001 at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Matagorda County, Texas, USA.5
Her name was recorded as Zula Alma Whittlesey on her birth registration.4,2
Zula A. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Trinity County, Texas in the household of her parents, Oscar and Leona L. Whitstleley (sic).3
In the obituary of Floyd Leslie Whittlesey who died 24 April 1989, his sister, Alma Burford, of Bay City, was listed as a survivor.7
In the obituary of Elma Whittlesey Hamilton who died 8 April 2000, her sister, Alma Whittlesey Burford, of Cedar Lane, was listed as a survivor.8
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Victoria Advocate published in Victoria, Texas, 13 November 2001.5
Alma Whittlesey died on 11 November 2001 at age 84.5
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Alma W. Burford.
Alma Whittlesey was buried on 14 November 2001 at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Matagorda County, Texas, USA.5
Her name was recorded as Zula Alma Whittlesey on her birth registration.4,2
Zula A. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Trinity County, Texas in the household of her parents, Oscar and Leona L. Whitstleley (sic).3
In the obituary of Floyd Leslie Whittlesey who died 24 April 1989, his sister, Alma Burford, of Bay City, was listed as a survivor.7
In the obituary of Elma Whittlesey Hamilton who died 8 April 2000, her sister, Alma Whittlesey Burford, of Cedar Lane, was listed as a survivor.8
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Victoria Advocate published in Victoria, Texas, 13 November 2001.5
Family | Samuel Olid Burford b. 1 Nov 1917, d. 28 May 2007 |
Marriage* | Alma married Samuel Olid Burford on 31 May 1941.5,6 |
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., Roselawn Memorial Park: Laura Leona Whittlesey née Clements
Grave marker transcription:
WHITTLESEY
Oscar Leslie Sept. 24, 1878 - March 4, 1961
Laura Leona May 2, 1881 - Oct. 22, 1981
Image of obituary is attached to this page. - [S6474] Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903 - 1932, online Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903 - 1932, Lula Elma & Zula Alma Whittlesey, Gender: Female, Birth Date: 21 Jun 1917, Birth Place: Groveton, Trinity, Texas, USA, Father: Oscar Leslie Whittlesey, Father Birth Place: Milam, Texas, Mother: Lorra Leona Clements, Mother Birth Place: Alabama, Certificate: 24532; NOTE: this records the birth of twins, both in this one rec ord. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Birth Certificates.
- [S15201] Oscar L Whitstleley household, 15 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Justice Precinct 4, Trinity, Texas; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 149; Family: 144, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1853, Oscar L Whitstleley, 41, Head, Leona L Whitstleley, 38, Wife, Loyd L Whitstleley, 18, Son, Ferra C Whitstleley, 14, Son, Mispah O Whitstleley, 10, Daughter, Mary A Whitstleley, 7, Daughter, Annie Whitstleley, 4, Daughter, Lula E Whitstleley, 2, Daughter, Zula A Whitstleley, 2, Daughter.
- [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., Zula Whittlesey, Birth Date: 21 Jun 1917, Trinity, Texas, USA.
- [S15200] Obituaries: Alma W. Burford, Victoria Advocate, Victoria, Texas, 13 Nov 2001, Page 8, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Alma W. BURFORD née Whittlesey. Hereinafter cited as Victoria Advocate.
- [S15202] Matagorda County Obituaries (Publisher: various), TXGenWeb, Matagorda County Obituaries; "Obituary transcriptions on the TXGenWeb site for Matagorda County"; cited as "Matagorda County Obituaries., Page containing obituary for Samuel Olid Burford & Alma Whittlesey Burford, including photos of their grave markers.
- [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Moore Cemetery: Floyd L Whittlesey
Grave marker transcription:
WHITTLESEY
Bessie C. June 10, 1903 - Oct. 1, 1987
Floyd L. May 12, 1901 - Apr. 24, 1989
An image of his obituary is included on this memorial page. - [S15199] Obituaries: Elma W. Hamilton, Victoria Advocate, Victoria, Texas, 09 Apr 2000, Page 7, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Elma Whittlesey HAMILTON. Hereinafter cited as Victoria Advocate.
Floyd Leslie Whittlesey1
M, #50722, b. 12 May 1901, d. 24 April 1989
Father* | Oscar Leslie Whittlesey2,3 b. 24 Sep 1878, d. 4 Mar 1961 |
Mother* | Laura Leona Clements2,3 b. 2 May 1881, d. 22 Oct 1981 |
Last Edited | 15 Jan 2025 |
He was born on 12 May 1901 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.1 Floyd married Bessie Clark in 1922.1
Floyd Leslie Whittlesey died on 24 April 1989 at Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, USA, at age 87.1
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Floyd Leslie Whittlesey.
Floyd Leslie Whittlesey was buried on 26 April 1989 at Moore Cemetery, Groveton, Trinity County, Texas, USA.1
Loyd L. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Trinity County, Texas in the household of his parents, Oscar and Leona L. Whitstleley (sic), and he was listed as farm labor on the home farm.3
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in his Find A Grave memorial page, originally published, circa 27 April 1989.1
In the obituary of Elma Whittlesey Hamilton who died 8 April 2000, her brother, Floyd L. Whittlesey, was listed as predeceased.4
In the obituary of Alma W. Burford who died 11 November 2001, her brother, Floyd Whittlesey, was listed as predeceased.5
In the obituary of J. C. Whittlesey who died 22 December 2010, his parents, Floyd L. Whittlesey and Bessie Clark Whittlesey were listed or implied as predeceased.6
Floyd Leslie Whittlesey died on 24 April 1989 at Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, USA, at age 87.1
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Floyd Leslie Whittlesey.
Floyd Leslie Whittlesey was buried on 26 April 1989 at Moore Cemetery, Groveton, Trinity County, Texas, USA.1
Loyd L. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Trinity County, Texas in the household of his parents, Oscar and Leona L. Whitstleley (sic), and he was listed as farm labor on the home farm.3
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in his Find A Grave memorial page, originally published, circa 27 April 1989.1
In the obituary of Elma Whittlesey Hamilton who died 8 April 2000, her brother, Floyd L. Whittlesey, was listed as predeceased.4
In the obituary of Alma W. Burford who died 11 November 2001, her brother, Floyd Whittlesey, was listed as predeceased.5
In the obituary of J. C. Whittlesey who died 22 December 2010, his parents, Floyd L. Whittlesey and Bessie Clark Whittlesey were listed or implied as predeceased.6
Family | Bessie Clark d. Oct 1987 |
Marriage* | Floyd married Bessie Clark in 1922.1 |
Child |
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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., Moore Cemetery: Floyd L Whittlesey
Grave marker transcription:
WHITTLESEY
Bessie C. June 10, 1903 - Oct. 1, 1987
Floyd L. May 12, 1901 - Apr. 24, 1989
An image of his obituary is included on this memorial page. - [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Roselawn Memorial Park: Laura Leona Whittlesey née Clements
Grave marker transcription:
WHITTLESEY
Oscar Leslie Sept. 24, 1878 - March 4, 1961
Laura Leona May 2, 1881 - Oct. 22, 1981
Image of obituary is attached to this page. - [S15201] Oscar L Whitstleley household, 15 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Justice Precinct 4, Trinity, Texas; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 149; Family: 144, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1853, Oscar L Whitstleley, 41, Head, Leona L Whitstleley, 38, Wife, Loyd L Whitstleley, 18, Son, Ferra C Whitstleley, 14, Son, Mispah O Whitstleley, 10, Daughter, Mary A Whitstleley, 7, Daughter, Annie Whitstleley, 4, Daughter, Lula E Whitstleley, 2, Daughter, Zula A Whitstleley, 2, Daughter.
- [S15199] Obituaries: Elma W. Hamilton, Victoria Advocate, Victoria, Texas, 09 Apr 2000, Page 7, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Elma Whittlesey HAMILTON. Hereinafter cited as Victoria Advocate.
- [S15200] Obituaries: Alma W. Burford, Victoria Advocate, Victoria, Texas, 13 Nov 2001, Page 8, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Alma W. BURFORD née Whittlesey. Hereinafter cited as Victoria Advocate.
- [S15198] J.C. and Odessa Whittlesey, Groveton Funeral Home, Groveton, Texas, abt 24 Dec 2010 viewed at Groveton Funeral Home, Obituary: J.C. and Odessa Whittlesey née Kennedy. Hereinafter cited as Groveton Funeral Home.
Bessie Clark1
F, #50723, d. October 1987
Last Edited | 15 Jan 2025 |
Bessie married Floyd Leslie Whittlesey in 1922.1
Bessie Clark died in October 1987.1
In the obituary of Floyd Leslie Whittlesey who died 24 April 1989, his wife, the former Bessie Clark, was listed as predeceased.1
In the obituary of J. C. Whittlesey who died 22 December 2010, his parents, Floyd L. Whittlesey and Bessie Clark Whittlesey were listed or implied as predeceased.2
Bessie Clark died in October 1987.1
In the obituary of Floyd Leslie Whittlesey who died 24 April 1989, his wife, the former Bessie Clark, was listed as predeceased.1
In the obituary of J. C. Whittlesey who died 22 December 2010, his parents, Floyd L. Whittlesey and Bessie Clark Whittlesey were listed or implied as predeceased.2
Family | Floyd Leslie Whittlesey b. 12 May 1901, d. 24 Apr 1989 |
Child |
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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., Moore Cemetery: Floyd L Whittlesey
Grave marker transcription:
WHITTLESEY
Bessie C. June 10, 1903 - Oct. 1, 1987
Floyd L. May 12, 1901 - Apr. 24, 1989
An image of his obituary is included on this memorial page. - [S15198] J.C. and Odessa Whittlesey, Groveton Funeral Home, Groveton, Texas, abt 24 Dec 2010 viewed at Groveton Funeral Home, Obituary: J.C. and Odessa Whittlesey née Kennedy. Hereinafter cited as Groveton Funeral Home.
J. C. Whittlesey1,2
M, #50724, b. 25 October 1923, d. 22 December 2010
Father* | Floyd Leslie Whittlesey1,3 b. 12 May 1901, d. 24 Apr 1989 |
Mother* | Bessie Clark1,3 d. Oct 1987 |
Last Edited | 18 Jan 2025 |
He was born on 25 October 1923 at Trinity County, Texas, USA.3 J. married Odessa Kennedy.1,2,3
J. C. Whittlesey died on 22 December 2010 at Crockett, Houston County, Texas, USA, at age 87.2,3,4
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of J. C. Whittlesey.
J. C. Whittlesey was buried on 27 December 2010 at Moore Cemetery, Groveton, Trinity County, Texas, USA.5
In the obituary of Floyd Leslie Whittlesey who died 24 April 1989, his son, J. C. Whittlesey, was listed as a survivor.1
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in their memorial page on the website of Groveton Funeral Home published in Groveton, Texas, circa 23 December 2010.3
J. C. Whittlesey died on 22 December 2010 at Crockett, Houston County, Texas, USA, at age 87.2,3,4
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of J. C. Whittlesey.
J. C. Whittlesey was buried on 27 December 2010 at Moore Cemetery, Groveton, Trinity County, Texas, USA.5
In the obituary of Floyd Leslie Whittlesey who died 24 April 1989, his son, J. C. Whittlesey, was listed as a survivor.1
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in their memorial page on the website of Groveton Funeral Home published in Groveton, Texas, circa 23 December 2010.3
Family | Odessa Kennedy b. 7 Oct 1933, d. 22 Dec 2010 |
Marriage* | J. married Odessa Kennedy.1,2,3 |
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., Moore Cemetery: Floyd L Whittlesey
Grave marker transcription:
WHITTLESEY
Bessie C. June 10, 1903 - Oct. 1, 1987
Floyd L. May 12, 1901 - Apr. 24, 1989
An image of his obituary is included on this memorial page. - [S15197] Two Groveton residents killed in Houston County car crash, KTREabc9, Pollok, Texas, 23 Dec 2010 viewed at KTREabc9, Two Groveton residents killed in Houston County car crash. Hereinafter cited as KTREabc9.
- [S15198] J.C. and Odessa Whittlesey, Groveton Funeral Home, Groveton, Texas, abt 24 Dec 2010 viewed at Groveton Funeral Home, Obituary: J.C. and Odessa Whittlesey née Kennedy. Hereinafter cited as Groveton Funeral Home.
- [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Moore Cemetery: Odessa Whittlesey née Kennedy
Grave marker transcription:
Forever Together
WHITTLESEY
J. C. Oct. 25, 1923 - Dec. 22, 2010
(married) May 4, 1952
Odessa Oct. 7, 1933 - Dec. 22, 2010. - [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Moore Cemetery: J C Whittlesey
Grave marker transcription:
Forever Together
WHITTLESEY
J. C. Oct. 25, 1923 - Dec. 22, 2010
(married) May 4, 1952
Odessa Oct. 7, 1933 - Dec. 22, 2010.
Odessa Kennedy1,2,3
F, #50725, b. 7 October 1933, d. 22 December 2010
Father* | Cleaver Powell Kennedy3 |
Mother* | Lona Ester (?)3 |
Last Edited | 18 Jan 2025 |
She was born on 7 October 1933 at Trinity County, Texas, USA.3 Odessa married J. C. Whittlesey.1,2,3
Odessa Kennedy died on 22 December 2010 at Crockett, Houston County, Texas, USA, at age 77.2,3
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Odessa Whittlesey.
Odessa Kennedy was buried on 27 December 2010 at Moore Cemetery, Groveton, Trinity County, Texas, USA.4
In the obituary of Floyd Leslie Whittlesey who died 24 April 1989, his daughter-in-law, Odessa Whittlesey, was listed as a survivor.1
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in their memorial page on the website of Groveton Funeral Home published in Groveton, Texas, circa 23 December 2010.3
Odessa Kennedy died on 22 December 2010 at Crockett, Houston County, Texas, USA, at age 77.2,3
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Odessa Whittlesey.
Odessa Kennedy was buried on 27 December 2010 at Moore Cemetery, Groveton, Trinity County, Texas, USA.4
In the obituary of Floyd Leslie Whittlesey who died 24 April 1989, his daughter-in-law, Odessa Whittlesey, was listed as a survivor.1
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in their memorial page on the website of Groveton Funeral Home published in Groveton, Texas, circa 23 December 2010.3
Family | J. C. Whittlesey b. 25 Oct 1923, d. 22 Dec 2010 |
Marriage* | Odessa married J. C. Whittlesey.1,2,3 |
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., Moore Cemetery: Floyd L Whittlesey
Grave marker transcription:
WHITTLESEY
Bessie C. June 10, 1903 - Oct. 1, 1987
Floyd L. May 12, 1901 - Apr. 24, 1989
An image of his obituary is included on this memorial page. - [S15197] Two Groveton residents killed in Houston County car crash, KTREabc9, Pollok, Texas, 23 Dec 2010 viewed at KTREabc9, Two Groveton residents killed in Houston County car crash. Hereinafter cited as KTREabc9.
- [S15198] J.C. and Odessa Whittlesey, Groveton Funeral Home, Groveton, Texas, abt 24 Dec 2010 viewed at Groveton Funeral Home, Obituary: J.C. and Odessa Whittlesey née Kennedy. Hereinafter cited as Groveton Funeral Home.
- [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Moore Cemetery: J C Whittlesey
Grave marker transcription:
Forever Together
WHITTLESEY
J. C. Oct. 25, 1923 - Dec. 22, 2010
(married) May 4, 1952
Odessa Oct. 7, 1933 - Dec. 22, 2010.
Cleaver Powell Kennedy1
M, #50733
Last Edited | 15 Jan 2025 |
Cleaver married Lona Ester (?).1
In the obituary of Odessa Whittlesey who died 22 December 2010, her parents, Cleaver Powell Kennedy and Lona Ester Kennedy were listed or implied as predeceased.1
In the obituary of Odessa Whittlesey who died 22 December 2010, her parents, Cleaver Powell Kennedy and Lona Ester Kennedy were listed or implied as predeceased.1
Family | Lona Ester (?) |
Child |
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Citations
- [S15198] J.C. and Odessa Whittlesey, Groveton Funeral Home, Groveton, Texas, abt 24 Dec 2010 viewed at Groveton Funeral Home, Obituary: J.C. and Odessa Whittlesey née Kennedy. Hereinafter cited as Groveton Funeral Home.
Lona Ester (?)1
F, #50734
Last Edited | 15 Jan 2025 |
Lona married Cleaver Powell Kennedy.1
In the obituary of Odessa Whittlesey who died 22 December 2010, her parents, Cleaver Powell Kennedy and Lona Ester Kennedy were listed or implied as predeceased.1
In the obituary of Odessa Whittlesey who died 22 December 2010, her parents, Cleaver Powell Kennedy and Lona Ester Kennedy were listed or implied as predeceased.1
Family | Cleaver Powell Kennedy |
Child |
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Citations
- [S15198] J.C. and Odessa Whittlesey, Groveton Funeral Home, Groveton, Texas, abt 24 Dec 2010 viewed at Groveton Funeral Home, Obituary: J.C. and Odessa Whittlesey née Kennedy. Hereinafter cited as Groveton Funeral Home.