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     Ernestine Spears was born on 26 June 1929. She married (?) Maddox. Ernestine Spears died on 28 August 1986 at age 57.

     Joseph H. 'Joe' Wills was born on 26 February 1913 at Oklahoma. He died on 29 June 2004 at Tehachapi, Kern County, California, at age 91.

     Pearl Omeda Applegate was born on 21 January 1924 at Inola, Rogers County, Oklahoma. She married William F. Gamblin, son of Walter Thomas Gamblin and Maggie Lawson, before 1942. Pearl Omeda Applegate died on 27 August 1982 at a hospital, Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, at age 58; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 30 August 1982 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Checotah, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with William.

     Jesse Albert Shaw married Iva Ella Gamblin, daughter of Walter Thomas Gamblin and Aura Ellar Lane, in 1971. Jesse Albert Shaw died in 1978.

     Sarah Elizabeth McCaig was born on 24 December 1891 at Alabama. She married William Joseph Gamblin, son of Zephuel Daniel 'Zeff' Gamblin and Sarah Elizabeth Spears, on 12 August 1908 at Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma. Sarah Elizabeth McCaig died on 23 August 1958 at Oklahoma at age 66; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 26 August 1958 at Letitia Cemetery, Letitia, Comanche County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with William Joseph.

     Velva Reen Gamblin was born on 15 May 1912 at Comanche County, Oklahoma. She married Melvin Mill Roy Sheppeard, son of James William Sheppeard and Fay M. (?), on 20 September 1932 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; may have married in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. Velva Reen Gamblin died on 24 December 1996 at her home, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma, at age 84; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 27 December 1996 at Letitia Cemetery, Letitia, Comanche County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Melvin.

     Marion Clifford Gamblin was born on 6 June 1914 at Oklahoma. He married Lillie Mae Lewis, daughter of Moody Wilson Lewis and Nettie (?), on 21 October 1939 at Hulen, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Marion Clifford Gamblin died on 13 November 1997 at a hospital, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 83; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 18 November 1997 at Letitia Cemetery, Letitia, Comanche County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Lillie.

     Dean Ellis Spears was born on 11 September 1954 at Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. He married Ellen Campbell. Dean Ellis Spears died on 5 September 1994 at Council Hill, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, at age 39; I have copy of obituary. He was buried after 5 September 1994 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Checotah, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Edward Reed Guinn was born on 27 January 1895 at Oklahoma. He married Mary Elizabeth Spears, daughter of Joseph Marion Spears and Lou Vica 'Vicie' Robinson, on 2 November 1913 at Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Edward Reed Guinn died on 6 August 1951 at Kern County, California, at age 56.
     Edward Reed Guinn appeared on the census of 6 February 1920 at S.D.2; E.D.38; Sheet 13 B, Beck Township, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; is age 25, married to Mary, and he is farming. One child is with them. He appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at E.D.46-14; S.D.7; Sheet 12 A, Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; is age 35, married to Mary, and he is farming. Four children are with them.

     Lonnie Charles Crawford was born on 15 December 1915. He married Iva Ella Gamblin, daughter of Walter Thomas Gamblin and Aura Ellar Lane, circa 1940. Lonnie Charles Crawford died in December 1984.

     Donald Allen Crawford was born on 2 October 1945 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. He married Ruth Nate (?) before 2002. Donald Allen Crawford died on 13 April 2004 at Alabama at age 58. He was buried after 13 April 2004 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; was inurned in the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum. A small plaque bearing his name is on the face of the place where his mother is interred.

     Lillie Mae Lewis was born on 6 April 1921 at Comanche County, Oklahoma. She married Marion Clifford Gamblin, son of William Joseph Gamblin and Sarah Elizabeth McCaig, on 21 October 1939 at Hulen, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Lillie Mae Lewis died on 1 November 2004 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 83; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 5 November 2004 at Letitia Cemetery, Letitia, Camanche County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Marion.

     Alta Lee Gamblin was born on 24 March 1924. She died on 3 April 1929 at age 5. She was buried after 3 April 1929 at Letitia Cemetery, Letitia, Comanche County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     James Robert Gamblin was born in 1945. He died in 1945. He was buried in 1945 at Letitia Cemetery, Letitia, Comanche County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Virdy Marie Gamblin was born in 1943. She died in 1946. She was buried in 1946 at Letitia Cemetery, Letitia, Comanche County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Melvin Mill Roy Sheppeard was born on 6 November 1914 at Tobacco County, Colorado. He married Velva Reen Gamblin, daughter of William Joseph Gamblin and Sarah Elizabeth McCaig, on 20 September 1932 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; may have married in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. Melvin Mill Roy Sheppeard died on 16 June 1979 at a hospital, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 64; I have copy of obituary. He was buried after 16 June 1979 at Letitia Cemetery, Letitia, Comanche County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Velva.

     James Oscar Bowden was born on 12 July 1887 at Polk County, Arkansas; James's obituary has 1888 as year of birth. He married Mary Martha Adeline Gamblin, daughter of Zephuel Daniel 'Zeff' Gamblin and Sarah Elizabeth Spears, on 18 February 1909 at McIntosh County, Oklahoma. James Oscar Bowden married Minnie Mauldie Gamblin, daughter of Francis Marion Gamblin and Mary Aline 'Mollie' Coats, on 1 June 1918 at Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; The 1930 census indicates that Minnie married when she was 15. However, the 1920 census finds her age 17, single and living with her parents. James Oscar has had several children by the time he marries Minnie, but I am not sure if Minnie is the mother of Marion. James Oscar Bowden died on 13 February 1944 at his home, Lawton (east of), Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 56; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 15 February 1944 at Letitia Cemetery, Letitia, Comanche County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.
     James Oscar Bowden appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at S.D.3; E.D.80; Sheet 8 B, Turner Township, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; is age 32, has been married 1 year to Martha, and he is farming. They have had one child, it is not living. He appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at E.D.16-12; S.D.8; Sheet 7 B, Hulen Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma; is age 41, married to Minnie and he is farming. Eight children are with them.

     Marion B. Bowden was born on 2 November 1918 at Checotah, McIntosh County, Oklahoma. He married Nellie M. Jamison, daughter of William J. Jamison and Katie L. (?), on 26 May 1942 at Shady Grove, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Marion B. Bowden died on 20 June 1995 at his home, Oktaha, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, at age 76; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 22 June 1995 at Middleton Chapel Cemetery, Oktaha, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Nellie.

     Junior Cleo Bowden was born on 26 June 1921 at Checotah, McIntosh County, Oklahoma. He married Evelyn Wonda Mayhugh on 9 November 1940 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Junior Cleo Bowden died on 18 August 1981 at in a local hospital, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 60; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 21 August 1981 at Letitia Cemetery, Letitia, Comanche County, Oklahoma; I have picture of marker.

     Ellis L. Bowden was born on 16 June 1928 at Comanche County, Oklahoma. He married Lolas Leone Howell, daughter of Lewis R. Howell and Edith O. (?), on 6 March 1948 at Comanche County, Oklahoma. Ellis L. Bowden died on 11 March 1993 at a local hospital, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 64; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 15 March 1993 at Flower Mound Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Lolas.

     Lee Roy Alvan 'Buck' Williams was born on 18 March 1881 at Harrison, Boone County, Arkansas. He married Verlon Bowden in 1905. Lee Roy Alvan 'Buck' Williams died on 4 April 1959 at his home, Skiatook, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 78; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 6 April 1959 at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Collinsville, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; I have picture of marker with Verlon.
     Lee Roy Alvan 'Buck' Williams appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at S.D.3; E.D.70; Sheet 5 B, Checotah, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; is age 28, has been married 4 years to Verlon, and he is farming. Verlon has had 2 children, both are with them. He appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at S.D.2; E.D.68; Sheet 4 B, Martin Township, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; is age 37, married to Verlon, and he is farming. Five children are with them. He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at E.D.57-11; S.D.6; Sheet 1 B, Blackdog Township, Osage County, Oklahoma; is age 48, married to Verlon, and he is working as a dairyman on a dairy farm. Five children are with them.

     Alonzo Williams was born in February 1882 at Arkansas.

     W. Riley Williams was born in 1873 at Arkansas. He married Geneva 'Neva' (?) in 1895. W. Riley Williams died before 1930.
     W. Riley Williams appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at S.D.73; E.D.76; Sheet 21 A, Township 9.N.R.19 East, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; is age 25, married to Geneva, and he is farming. They have had 3 children, only 1 is living. He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at S.D. 3; E.D.215; Sheet 1 A, Blocker Township, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma; is age 47, married to Neva, and he is farming. Eight children are with them.

     Monroe Williams was born in 1875 at Arkansas.

     Mary Williams was born in 1877 at Arkansas. She married (?) Jordan in 1892. Mary Williams died before 1910.

     Wesley Williams was born in 1878 at Arkansas. He married Laura (?) before 1906.
     Wesley Williams appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at S.D.4; E.D.262; Sheet 10 B, Stonewall Township, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma; is age 31, has been married 6 years to Laura, and he is farming. Laura has had 3 children, only 1 is living. One son, Raymond, is with them. He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at S.D.3; E.D.7; Sheet 4 B, Farris Township, Atoka County, Oklahoma; is age 44, married to Laura, and he is farming. Two children, and Wesley's father are with them.

     Lula Mae Williams was born on 12 March 1888 at Indian Territory. She married John Arthur Brasher in 1907. Lula Mae Williams married Newton B. Bowden on 29 September 1927 at Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Lula Mae Williams died on 11 March 1963 at Kingfisher Community Hospital, Kingfisher, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, at age 74; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 13 March 1963 at Dover Cemetery, Dover, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Myrtle Lee Williams was born on 14 January 1891 at Indian Territory. She married Charley Edgar Roork, son of Jeff D. Roork and Sarah F. 'Sallie' Dabbs, circa 1911; McIntosh County marriage index Book 2 page 385; dated between 1910 to 1911. Myrtle Lee Williams died on 3 September 1981 at Muskogee General Hospital, Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, at age 90; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 8 September 1981 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Checotah, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Virginia Williams was born in March 1894 at Indian Territory.

     Claude Williams was born in May 1898 at Indian Territory. He died before 1910.