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     Jessie Spears was born on 20 February 1905 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. He died circa 1905; died as an infant.

     Olga Edith Spears was born on 31 December 1908 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. She married J. Ralph Fielder on 24 December 1926 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Olga Edith Spears died on 24 February 2003 at Punta Gordo, Charlotte County, Florida, at age 94. She was buried after 24 February 2003 at Florida.

     Vernon W. Spears was born on 29 July 1912 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Clara (?) before 9 April 1930. Vernon W. Spears married Frances Montine Russell, daughter of William A. Russell and Lenora L. Reynolds, on 10 October 1937 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Vernon W. Spears married Helen (?) circa 1947. Vernon W. Spears died on 1 March 1981 at Maryland at age 68.
     Vernon W. Spears appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at E.D.23-12; S.D.6; Sheet 6 A, California Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas; is age 17, married to Clara and he is farming. They live next to Vernon's mother, Lona.

     Guylis Pauline Spears was born on 20 June 1914 at Greenbrier Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas. She married Jim Landis. Guylis Pauline Spears married Woodrow Pratt. Guylis Pauline Spears married Maynard McPherson. Guylis Pauline Spears married Orville Oliver Price Sr., son of William Wesley Price and Naomi Webb, on 21 September 1929 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Guylis Pauline Spears died on 23 October 2002 at Laurel, Prince George's County, Maryland, at age 88. She was buried after 23 October 2002 at Maryland.

     Lois T. 'Lou' Spears was born on 28 February 1923 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Marie (?) circa 1943. Lois T. 'Lou' Spears married Barbara Mackey in 1977. Lois T. 'Lou' Spears died on 16 April 2009 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Ranson, Jefferson County, West Virginia, at age 86; I have transcribed obituary. See obituary. He was buried on 20 April 2009 at Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia.

     William Alexander Banister was born in 1863 at Mississippi. He married Amanda Minerva Tucker in 1889.

     Amanda Minerva Tucker was born in 1868 at Georgia. She married William Alexander Banister in 1889.

     Freda Marine Banister was born on 20 November 1925 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. She married Marvin Lawrence 'Buddy' Houston, son of Lawrence Elmer 'Doc' Houston and Gladys Grace Free Holbrooks, on 19 May 1944 at Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas. Freda Marine Banister died on 21 July 1996 at Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas, at age 70.

     Marvin Lawrence 'Buddy' Houston was born on 29 January 1926 at Howell (Bulltown), Woodruff County, Arkansas. He married Freda Marine Banister, daughter of John William 'Willie' Banister and Zada Alma Spears, on 19 May 1944 at Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas. Marvin Lawrence 'Buddy' Houston died on 6 November 1994 at Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas, at age 68. He was buried after 6 November 1994 at Forrest Park Cemetery, Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas.
     Marvin Lawrence 'Buddy' Houston served in WWII in the US Navy, serving in the Pacific.

     Bobby Gene Banister M.D. was born on 24 January 1932 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Janis Gladene Purtle on 25 August 1957 at Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas. Bobby Gene Banister M.D. died on 8 July 1989 at Faulkner County, Arkansas, at age 57. He was buried after 8 July 1989 at Faulkner County, Arkansas.
     Bobby Gene Banister M.D. practiced medicine in Conway Arkansas until his death.

     Daniel Dean Spears was born on 29 April 1925 at Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Erma Lavonne Hutto on 10 July 1945 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Daniel Dean Spears died on 18 June 2010 at Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, at age 85; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 21 June 2010 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs was born on 16 October 1898 at Louisiana; World War I registration card has October 26, 1898 as date of birth. He married Pearl Estelle Spears, daughter of William Steven 'Steve' Spears and Lona Genear Mobbs, on 20 November 1918 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs died on 11 May 1956 at age 57. He was buried after 11 May 1956 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of double marker with Pearl.
     Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at E.D.23-20; S.D.6; Sheet 2 B, Hardin Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas; is age 32, married to Pearl and he is farming. Two children are with them.

     Stanley Hanford Shumate was born on 8 March 1898. He married Zella A. McNew, daughter of William Henry McNew and Arah Elizabeth Johnson, on 12 July 1919 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. Stanley Hanford Shumate married Pearl Estelle Spears, daughter of William Steven 'Steve' Spears and Lona Genear Mobbs, after 1956. Stanley Hanford Shumate died on 29 August 1993 at age 95. He was buried after 29 August 1993 at McNew Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of military marker and double marker with his first wife, Zella.

     Orville Oliver Price Sr. was born on 7 April 1907 at Greenbrier Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Guylis Pauline Spears, daughter of William Steven 'Steve' Spears and Lona Genear Mobbs, on 21 September 1929 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Orville Oliver Price Sr. died on 2 July 1985 at age 78.
     Orville Oliver Price Sr. was the first husband of Guylis Pauline Spears.

     Orville Oliver Price Jr. was born on 6 January 1931 at Greenbrier Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Lillian Sylva Decker before 1948. Orville Oliver Price Jr. died on 2 July 1985 at St. Petersburg, Pinella County, Florida, at age 54. He was buried in July 1985 at Veteran's, Cheltenham, Prince George's County, Maryland.

     Kanzada Duncan was born on 2 February 1840 at Arkansas. She married Dickson Dudley Spears, son of John Thomas Spears and Agness White, circa 1866 at Arkansas. Kanzada Duncan died on 18 September 1876 at age 36. She was buried after 18 September 1876 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker. Her name is spelled Canzady on her marker.

     Silva 'Sally Ann' Newman was born in 1853 at Arkansas. She married Dickson Dudley Spears, son of John Thomas Spears and Agness White, on 7 October 1877 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license.

     Francis E. Spears was born circa 1866 at Arkansas.

     Susan Caroline Spears was born on 4 December 1867 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. She married Freemont Owens circa 1897. Susan Caroline Spears died on 13 January 1957 at Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, at age 89. She was buried after 13 January 1957 at Fairfield Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.
     As of 4 December 1867, Susan Caroline Spears was also known as Susan Catherine Spears.

     Clara S. Spears was born on 18 November 1869 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. She married John W. Twist in 1889. Clara S. Spears married (?) Jones before 1920. Clara S. Spears married (?) Creed after 2 February 1920. Clara S. Spears died on 2 June 1944 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, at age 74; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 4 June 1944 at Ross-Mayes Cemetery, Salina (east of), Mayes County, Oklahoma; She was exhumed from another cemetery that is now under Lake Hudson. I have picture of grave marker.
     Clara S. Spears appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at S.D. 3; E.D. 16; Sheet 10 B, Moodys, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; is age 42, widowed and is not working. She has had 11 children, all are living. 7 children are with her. All the children are listed as Indian. She appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 at S.D.1; E.D.56; Sheet 15 A, Pryor City, Mayes County, Oklahoma; is age 51, listed as 'Clara Jones' widowed, and is working as a domestic in a home. Three children are with her.

     Felix Alexander Spears was born on 29 November 1872 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Florence Lucinda Jones, daughter of H. C. Jones, in 1898. Felix Alexander Spears died before 1914 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. He was buried before 1914 at Park Hill Cemetery, Park Hill, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.
     Felix Alexander Spears appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at S.D. ?; E.D. 134; Sheet 6 A, Dutch Mills, Washington County, Arkansas; is age 38, married 12 years to Florence, and he is working as a wood chopper at a flooring mill. They have had 4 children, all are living. Martin Weber, age 19, a nephew is with them.

     Florence Lucinda Jones was born on 17 April 1880 at Dutch Mills, Washington County, Arkansas. She married Felix Alexander Spears, son of Dickson Dudley Spears and Kanzada Duncan, in 1898. Florence Lucinda Jones died on 30 September 1931 at age 51.
     Florence Lucinda Jones appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at S.D.3; E.D.139; Sheet 6 B, Dutch Mills Township, Washington County, Arkansas; is age 39, now married to Eller O. Slinger, age 45. Three 'Slinger' children and four 'Spears' children are with them. If the Slinger children are Florence's then she and Eller have probably been married at least 7 years. She appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at E.D.72-8; S.D.1; Sheet 1 B, Dutch Mills Township, Washington County, Arkansas; is age 49, widowed and is farming. With her are daughter Mariam, age 20, and widowed, five 'Slinger' children and a grandson Robert H. Spears, age 3 1/2.

     Laura Ann Spears was born on 9 March 1873 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. She married Joel Jackson Morton Jr., son of Joel Jackson Morton Sr. and Cynthia Ann Langley, on 13 April 1890 at Going Snake District, Adair County, Indian Territory. Laura Ann Spears married William Mansfield Tweedy before 1920. Laura Ann Spears married Jim Harkness before 1930. Laura Ann Spears died on 18 July 1937 at University Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 64; of a cerebral hemorrhage. She was buried after 18 July 1937 at Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
     Laura Ann Spears appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at S.D.2; E.D.154; Sheet 8 B, McKey Township, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; is age 46, married to William M. Tweedy and William is farming. Four of Laura's children are with them.

     Daniel Webster Spears was born on 6 January 1875 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Almon Zene 'Allie' Webber, daughter of Thomas Webber and Elnora Jones, on 3 November 1903 at Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Daniel Webster Spears died on 22 July 1959 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, at age 84; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 26 July 1959 at Tahlequah City Cemetery, Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.
     Daniel Webster Spears appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at S.D. ?; E.D. 134; Sheet 6 A, Dutch Mills, Washington County, Arkansas; is age 34, has been married to Allie 6 years and he is working as a wood chopper for a flooring mill. They have had 2 children, both are living. He appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at S.D.2; E.D.7; Sheet 2 B, Stilwell Township, Adair County, Oklahoma; is age 48, married to Allie and he is working as a laborer doing general work. Six children are with them.

     Charles W. Spears was born on 17 September 1876 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. He died on 1 November 1876 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. He was buried after 1 November 1876 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Nora Belle Spears was born on 18 December 1878 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; The 1900 Census has October 1877 as her birth date. She married William H. Hendrix on 1 October 1893 at Washington County, Arkansas. Nora Belle Spears died on 21 March 1962 at LeFlore County, Oklahoma, at age 83; I have not been able to find an obituary.

     Gilley Ann Spears was born on 27 October 1879 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. She died on 10 November 1879 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. She was buried after 10 November 1879 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     James M. Spears was born in 1867 at Missouri. He married Dora Miranda 'Randy' Robinson, daughter of James Taylor Robinson and Elizabeth Emaline Curtiss, on 3 December 1893 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. James M. Spears died before 1952.
     James M. Spears appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at S.D.?; E.D. 95; Sheet 9 B, Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 45, has been married 17 years to Dora M. and he is farming. Dora has had 8 children, all are with them. He appeared on the census of 25 January 1920 at S.D.3; E.D.104; Sheet 8 B, New Hope Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 54, married to Dora, and he is farming. Six children are with them.

     John C. Spears was born on 7 May 1865 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Sarah A. 'Sallie' Martin, daughter of Jonathan Martin and Elizabeth Howser, on 20 August 1889 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. John C. Spears died on 13 August 1924 at Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri, at age 59.
     John C. Spears appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 at S.D. 3; E.D.110; Sheet 15 A, Prairie Township, Searcy County, Arkansas; is age 42, has been married 20 years to Sallie, and he is working as a laborer doing odd jobs. They have had 5 children, only 4 are living.

     Mary Frances 'Della' Spears was born on 12 December 1854 at Arkansas. She married Leroy Gray before 1872. Mary Frances 'Della' Spears died on 9 August 1923 at Izard County, Arkansas, at age 68.