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     Forrest Wayne Kennedy was born on 29 September 1939 at Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas. He died on 7 September 1942 at Maysville, Garvin County, Oklahoma, at age 2.

     James Blaylock was born in 1909 at Oklahoma. He married Margaret Louise Larcade, daughter of George Wilford Larcade and Margaret Emma Shields, before 1943. James Blaylock died on 16 April 1989 at Redding, Shasta County, California.

     Charles Eugene Spurgeon was born on 29 January 1922 at Stroud, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. He married Margaret Louise Larcade, daughter of George Wilford Larcade and Margaret Emma Shields, on 30 July 1944 at Chandler, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. Charles Eugene Spurgeon died on 21 January 1998 at Davenport, Lincoln County, Oklahoma, at age 75.

     Vickie Kay Spurgeon was born on 9 September 1949 at Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas. She died on 16 December 1976 at Redding, Shasta County, California, at age 27.

     Leroy Spurgeon was born on 1 June 1954 at Redding, Shasta County, California. He died on 1 June 1954 at Redding, Shasta County, California.

     Tony Ray Spurgeon was born on 19 January 1955 at Redding, Shasta County, California. He died on 12 January 1984 at Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, at age 28.

     Clyde Sam Anderson was born on 27 August 1913 at Henrietta, Clay County, Texas. He married Pauline Brown on 26 December 1941 at Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico. Clyde Sam Anderson died on 14 October 1971 at Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, at age 58; died in a truck accident.

     Josie Flora Anderson was born on 28 May 1916 at Henrietta, Clay County, Texas. She married James Fisher. Josie Flora Anderson died on 4 July 1944 at Albuqurque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, at age 28.

     John Dempsey Anderson was born on 13 March 1921 at Mountainair, Torrence County, New Mexico. He died on 30 January 1945 at Germany at age 23.

     Frank James Herring was born on 3 July 1932 at Warren, Bradley County, Arkansas. He married Velma Sue Kennedy, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Kennedy and Annie Berel Shields, on 6 March 1952 at Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma. Frank James Herring died on 8 March 1986 at Nucla, Montrose County, Colorado, at age 53.

     Donald LaVerne Chenoweth was born on 23 September 1934 at Springfield, Lamar County, Colorado. He married Margie Bea Kennedy, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Kennedy and Annie Berel Shields, in 1952 at Clayton, Union County, New Mexico. Donald LaVerne Chenoweth died on 25 June 2001 at age 66.

     Leslie Ivo Spears was born on 15 May 1901 at Jerusalem, Conway County, Arkansas. He married Geneva Elizabeth Whittenburg, daughter of William Washington Whittenburg and Melinda Elizabeth Webb, after 1930. Leslie Ivo Spears died on 26 May 1975 at a hospital, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, at age 74; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 29 May 1975 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.
     Leslie Ivo Spears was an auto mechanic on 8 April 1930 at Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.

     Geneva Elizabeth Whittenburg was born on 2 April 1909 at Indianola. She married Leslie Ivo Spears, son of Henry Stanton Spears and Elizabeth Florrie Jones, after 1930. Geneva Elizabeth Whittenburg married (?) Fooks after 1976. Geneva Elizabeth Whittenburg died on 15 September 1998 at Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, at age 89; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 17 September 1998 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Margaret Elizabeth 'Margie' Spears was born on 15 March 1904 at Jerusalem, Conway County, Arkansas. She married (?) Hutchens. Margaret Elizabeth 'Margie' Spears died on 20 February 2003 at age 98; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Lafayette, Lafayette County, Louisiana.
     Margaret Elizabeth 'Margie' Spears was employed at the U.S. Post Office on 8 April 1930 at Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.

     Elsie L. Spears was born on 6 September 1907 at Jerusalem, Conway County, Arkansas. She married (?) Lillard. Elsie L. Spears died in January 1982 at age 74; was found in the Socual Security death index last living in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
     Elsie L. Spears was a book keeper at a bank on 8 April 1930 at Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.

     Stella R. Boring was born on 29 August 1907. She married Jarvis Clayton Spears, son of Charles Wesley Spears and Victoria 'Vic' Hurst, on 9 August 1923 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Stella R. Boring died on 7 November 1998 at Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri, at age 91. She was buried after 7 November 1998 at New Bethel Cemetery, Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri; I have picture of double marker with Jarvis.

     Delpha Moore was born on 24 March 1911. She married James Marion 'Jim' Spears, son of Charles Wesley Spears and Victoria 'Vic' Hurst, on 23 July 1929 at Searcy County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Delpha Moore died on 22 April 1990 at age 79. She was buried after 22 April 1990 at New Bethel Cemetery, Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri; I have picture of grave marker.

     Noah Spears was born on 26 November 1914 at Arkansas. He died in October 1980 at Blue Springs, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 65.

     Leroy Gray was born on 15 February 1848 at Green County, Arkansas. He married Mary Frances 'Della' Spears, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Spears and Amanda Martha Wilburn, before 1872. Leroy Gray died on 25 April 1890 at Izard County, Arkansas, at age 42.

     Elizabeth Gray was born on 2 October 1873.

     William Thomas Gray was born on 9 November 1874. He died on 20 March 1901 at Green County, Arkansas, at age 26.

     John G. Gray was born on 8 December 1876.

     Oscar Lee Gray was born on 12 March 1880.

     Daniel Gray was born on 1 May 1882. He died in August 1896 at age 14; was bitten by a brown recluse spider.

     Joseph Dickson Gray was born on 19 February 1885 at Arkansas; One source has 20 February 1884 for birth date. The date in this history is found on his World War I registration card. He married Mettie (?) circa 1908.
     Joseph Dickson Gray appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at E.D.33-26; S.D.2; Sheet 5 A, Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas; is age 45, married to Bertha, and he is farming. Four children are with them.

     Julia Agnes Gray was born on 20 July 1890.

     Ella Chronister was born in 1904 at Oklahoma. She married Scott John Spears, son of John Meredith Spears and Mary Lou Zanie Cole, on 30 January 1923 at Pettit, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Ella Chronister died in 1926.

     Pearl Louise Sanders was born on 5 November 1919 at Oklahoma. She married Scott John Spears, son of John Meredith Spears and Mary Lou Zanie Cole, on 5 November 1938 at Welling, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Pearl Louise Sanders died on 27 April 1992 at Tulare County, California, at age 72.

     Ruby Dee Spears was born on 17 November 1907 at Oklahoma. She married (?) Wilks circa 1926. Ruby Dee Spears married Jess Hale before 1941. Ruby Dee Spears died on 10 September 1971 at age 63; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 12 September 1971 at Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma.
     Ruby Dee Spears appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at E.D.10; S.D. illegible; Sheet 1 A, Miller Township, Seminole County, Oklahoma; is age 22, divorced, and is not working. She and her daughter are with Ruby's parents.

     Bonnie Cordella Spears was born on 17 December 1891 at Indian Territory. She married P. T. Thomas circa 1910. Bonnie Cordella Spears married Franklin Ray Wyatt, son of James Rollen Wyatt and Mary Amanda Brand, on 20 February 1917 at Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Bonnie Cordella Spears died on 10 February 1959 at the home of her daughter, Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma, at age 67; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 13 February 1959 at Oakwood Cemetery, Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.