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     Theodore Earnest 'Scotty' Swanson was born on 20 June 1906 at Pawnee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma. He married Ethel Pearl Spears, daughter of Richard Houston Spears and Dan Viola Lytle, on 6 August 1946 at Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Theodore Earnest 'Scotty' Swanson died on 21 August 1979 at Skedee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma, at age 73; as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. I have copy of article about the accident and the obituary about both Theodore's and Ethel's death. He was buried on 23 August 1979 at Highland Cemetery, Pawnee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Ethel.

     Ralph Leroy Hagle was born on 8 September 1916 at Blackburn, Pawnee County, Oklahoma. He married Ima Vera Spears, daughter of Richard Houston Spears and Dan Viola Lytle, on 10 November 1940 at Blackburn, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Ralph Leroy Hagle died on 15 February 2009 at Saint John Medical Center, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 92; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 18 February 2009 at Blackburn Cemetery, Blackburn, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of marker with Ima.

     William Wiley Spears was born on 6 March 1882 at Arkansas; year of birth on his World War I registration card appears to be 1883. He married Mary May Elizabeth Calhoun on 21 May 1911 at Hoyt, Haskell County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Mary was a Mrs. Mary Reynolds at the time of her marriage to William. William Wiley Spears died on 7 February 1961 at a hospital, Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, at age 78; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 8 February 1961 at Palestine Cemetery, Quinton (near), Pittsburg County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Mary May Elizabeth Calhoun was born on 13 March 1882 at Arkansas. She married William Wiley Spears on 21 May 1911 at Hoyt, Haskell County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Mary was a Mrs. Mary Reynolds at the time of her marriage to William. Mary May Elizabeth Calhoun died on 15 November 1935 at age 53. She was buried after 15 November 1935 at Palestine Cemetery, Quinton (near), Pittsburg County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Samuel Eli Fletcher was born in February 1861 at Missouri. He married Rachel Giles circa 1886. Samuel Eli Fletcher died in September 1916 at Haskell County, Oklahoma, at age 55.
     Samuel Eli Fletcher appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at S.D.73; E.D.85; Sheet 9 B, Township 8 N R 19 E, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; is age 39, has been married 14 years to Rachel, and he is farming. Rachel has had 5 children, only 3 are living.

     Rachel Giles was born in October 1872 at Georgia. She married Samuel Eli Fletcher circa 1886. Rachel Giles died on 6 January 1901 at age 28. She was buried after 6 January 1901 at Lona Cemetery, Lona Valley, Haskell County, Oklahoma.

     Infant McDougal was born on 12 September 1926. She died on 12 September 1926. She was buried after 12 September 1926 at Clinton Oaks (Red Fork) Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker. This baby is not named, but on the grave marker with Mary Catherine (Martin) she is listed as infant granddaughter.

     Delmer Vernon Tucker Jr. was born on 1 February 1925 at Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Mary Lou Hale, daughter of Thurman Dee Hale and Mildred A. Cate, on 6 October 1950 at Goshen, Washington County, Arkansas. Delmer Vernon Tucker Jr. died on 13 September 2003 at age 78; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Fullerton, Orange County, California.

     Tullie Ray Bynum was born on 7 August 1918 at Hulbert, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. He married Mayme Olive 'Dink' Spears, daughter of Henry Stanton Spears and Florrie Elizabeth Jones, in 1939 at Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Tullie Ray Bynum died on 9 March 1982 at age 63; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 11 March 1982 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.

     Phillip Parks was born on 11 November 1941. He married Dee Ann Bynum, daughter of Tullie Ray Bynum and Mayme Olive 'Dink' Spears. Phillip Parks died on 29 September 1997 at age 55.

     Neil S. Bynum was born on 29 June 1943. He died in October 1969 at age 26; was serving in the United States Air Force and was listed as 'missing in action'.

     Birdie R. (?) was born in 1882 at Tennessee. She married Louis L. Johnson in 1907.

     Louis L. Johnson was born in 1872 at Arkansas. He married Birdie R. (?) in 1907. Louis L. Johnson died before 1920.

     Leonard Iran Spears was born on 4 April 1912 at Arkansas. He married Hattie Goldie Kinslow, daughter of Ambrose M. Kinslow and Bertha Ellen Dement, on 7 July 1935 at McDonald County, Missouri; I have copy of marriage license. Leonard Iran Spears died on 12 January 1986 at age 73; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri.

     Orpha Arvena Spears was born on 28 October 1914 at Newton County, Arkansas. She married Melvin Elwood Anders Sr. on 2 June 1933 at McDonald County, Missouri; I have copy of marriage license. Orpha Arvena Spears married William Jack Smythe after 1950. Orpha Arvena Spears died on 11 January 2012 at her home, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri, at age 97; I have transcribed obituary.

     Edith May Spears was born on 8 June 1917 at Arkansas. She married William Martin on 1 January 1935 at McDonald County, Missouri; I have copy of marriage license. Edith May Spears married Tom Allen before 2002. Edith May Spears died on 28 July 2003 at age 86; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington. She was buried after 28 July 2003 at New Bethel Cemetery, Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri.

     Zelma Ann Spears was born on 21 September 1919 at Arkansas. She married Floyd Armstrong on 30 April 1936 at McDonald County, Missouri; I have copy of marriage license. Zelma Ann Spears died on 28 February 2013 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, at age 93.

     Beulah Janet Spears was born on 13 February 1924 at Arkansas. She married Robert David Miller, son of Amon David Miller and Mary M. Smiley, in 1943 at Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada. Beulah Janet Spears and Robert David Miller were divorced in 1960. Beulah Janet Spears died on 17 June 2014 at Oakdale, Stanislaus County, California, at age 90; I have transcribed obituary. She was buried on 28 June 2014 at New Bethel Cemetery, Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri.

     Sylvia Deloise Spears was born on 19 March 1926 at Newton County, Arkansas. She married Francis Clarke Casteel on 5 July 1942 at McDonald County, Missouri; I have copy of marriage license. Sylvia Deloise Spears died on 29 May 2007 at age 81; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Wapanucka, Johnston County, Oklahoma. She was buried after 29 May 2007 at New Bethel Cemetery, Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri.

     Richard Self Gibbins was born circa 1869. He married Mary Angeline Trammel before 1892.

     Mary Angeline Trammel was born circa 1870. She married Richard Self Gibbins before 1892.

     Mary Leota Ford was born on 23 February 1907. She married John Oliver Turney Sr., son of James Robert Turney and Fannie Agnes Spears, on 29 March 1923 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; was found in book S, page 309. Mary Leota Ford died on 18 January 1969 at Arkansas at age 61. She was buried after 18 January 1969 at East Shady Grove Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Joseph Mitchell 'Joe' Wheeler was born on 4 December 1887 at Newton County, Arkansas; On his World War I registration card, Joseph's year of birth is 1888. He married Nellie Angeline McDougal, daughter of John Dudley McDougal and Henrietta Elizabeth 'Henry' Lee, before 1912. Joseph Mitchell 'Joe' Wheeler died on 9 March 1966 at age 78. He was buried after 9 March 1966 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of double marker with Nellie.
     Joseph Mitchell 'Joe' Wheeler appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at S.D.3; E.D.98; Sheet 6 A, Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 32, married to Nellie, and he is farming. Three children are with them. He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at E.D.51-26; S.D.1; Sheet 1 A, Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 42, married to Nellie, and he is farming. Five children are with them. He appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at S.D.9; E.D.51-25; Sheet 1 A, Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 51, married to Nellie, and he is working as a carpenter. Five children are with them.

     Mary Ada Eddings was born on 23 October 1886. She married Joseph Marion 'Joel' McDougal, son of John Dudley McDougal and Henrietta Elizabeth 'Henry' Lee, on 19 December 1905 at Newton County, Arkansas. Mary Ada Eddings died on 17 July 1962 at an Oklahoma City Rest Home, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 75; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 19 July 1962 at Mellette Cemetery, Mellette, McIntosh County, Oklahoma.

     Troy C. McDougal was born on 11 January 1907 at Arkansas. He married Charlsie E. Burns, daughter of Rev. Jacob Wilson Burns and Cora Elizabeth Talent, circa 1926. Troy C. McDougal died on 13 October 1927 at age 20; I have not been able to find an obituary. He was buried after 13 October 1927 at New Mellette Cemetery, Mellette, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     William H. 'Arville' Pratt was born on 17 July 1907 at Arkansas. He married Robie (?) circa 1929. William H. 'Arville' Pratt died in December 1975 at age 68; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri.
     William H. 'Arville' Pratt appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at E.D.51-24; S.D.1; Sheet 3 A, Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 22, married to Robie, and he is farming. They live next to William's parents. He appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at S.D.9; E.D.51-25; Sheet 1 A, Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 31, married to Robie, and no occupation is listed. Four children are with them. They live near Arville's parents.

     Lavada M. Pratt was born on 9 June 1911 at Arkansas. She married Otto Wallin circa 1929. Lavada M. Pratt died on 27 February 1989 at age 77; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Western Grove, Newton County, Arkansas. She was buried after 27 February 1989 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas.

     Joseph Franklin 'Joe' Pratt was born on 24 January 1918 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Pearl Davidson, daughter of William F. Davidson and Daisy (?), on 19 March 1938 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Joseph Franklin 'Joe' Pratt died on 5 June 1982 at age 64. He was buried after 5 June 1982 at Lakeview Cemetery & Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
     Joseph Franklin 'Joe' Pratt appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at S.D.9; E.D.51-25; Sheet 2 A, Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 22, married to Pearl, and he is working as a laborer. They live alone, and near Seth and Laura McDougal.

     Luey Wilburn Pratt was born on 17 December 1920 at Newton County, Arkansas; Luey's marker has 1919 as his year of birth, but research indicates he was born 1920. He married Lela Walden on 16 December 1941 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Luey Wilburn Pratt died on 9 January 2004 at age 83; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Sedwick County, Kansas. He was buried after 9 January 2004 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.

     Bessie Arminat 'Mint' Wheeler was born on 28 September 1913. She died on 20 November 1994 at age 81. She was buried after 20 November 1994 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.