Spears Family History

Daniel Webster Spears

M, b. 6 January 1875, d. 22 July 1959

Daniel Webster Spears|b. 6 Jan 1875\nd. 22 Jul 1959|p9.htm#i564|Dickson Dudley Spears|b. 16 Dec 1826\nd. 16 Jun 1909|p4.htm#i244|Canzada 'Canzady' Duncan|b. 2 Feb 1840\nd. 18 Sep 1876|p8.htm#i555|John T. Spears|b. 22 Feb 1807\nd. 19 May 1891|p4.htm#i242|Agness White|b. 29 Oct 1809\nd. 20 Sep 1880|p4.htm#i243|||||||

Father*

Dickson Dudley Spears b. 16 Dec 1826, d. 16 Jun 1909

Mother*

Canzada 'Canzady' Duncan b. 2 Feb 1840, d. 18 Sep 1876

Last Edited

12 Dec 2013

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.3; E.D. 134; Sheet 6 A, Dutch Mills, Washington County, Arkansas; is age 34, has been married 6 years to Allie, and he is working as a wood chopper for a flooring mill. Allie has had 2 children, both are with them. They live near Daniel's brother, Felix, and his family. 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.

Family

Almon Zene 'Allie' Webber b. 18 Nov 1886, d. 13 Sep 1962

Children

Violet Mae Spears+ b. 2 Aug 1905, d. 7 Sep 1991
Thomas Dickson Spears+ b. 9 Mar 1908, d. 15 May 1992
Herbert Webster Spears+ b. 4 Dec 1910, d. 8 Jul 1998
Cleburn Plez Spears+ b. 17 Oct 1913, d. 31 May 1998
Kanzada Pauline Spears+ b. 7 Oct 1916, d. 4 Apr 2001
Madaline Ione Spears+ b. 11 Jul 1919, d. 15 Oct 1990
Lorene Marie Spears+ b. 29 Oct 1922, d. 22 Nov 1999
Minnie Alene 'Betty' Spears+ b. 9 May 1925, d. 30 Jun 2009
Martin Alexander 'Marty' Spears+ b. 9 May 1929, d. 13 Oct 2009

Charles W. Spears

M, b. 17 September 1876, d. 1 November 1876

Charles W. Spears|b. 17 Sep 1876\nd. 1 Nov 1876|p9.htm#i565|Dickson Dudley Spears|b. 16 Dec 1826\nd. 16 Jun 1909|p4.htm#i244|Canzada 'Canzady' Duncan|b. 2 Feb 1840\nd. 18 Sep 1876|p8.htm#i555|John T. Spears|b. 22 Feb 1807\nd. 19 May 1891|p4.htm#i242|Agness White|b. 29 Oct 1809\nd. 20 Sep 1880|p4.htm#i243|||||||

Father*

Dickson Dudley Spears b. 16 Dec 1826, d. 16 Jun 1909

Mother*

Canzada 'Canzady' Duncan b. 2 Feb 1840, d. 18 Sep 1876

Last Edited

3 Jul 2008

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

F, b. 18 December 1877, d. 10 October 1962

Nora Belle Spears|b. 18 Dec 1877\nd. 10 Oct 1962|p9.htm#i566|Dickson Dudley Spears|b. 16 Dec 1826\nd. 16 Jun 1909|p4.htm#i244|Silva 'Sally Ann' (?)|b. Nov 1853|p8.htm#i556|John T. Spears|b. 22 Feb 1807\nd. 19 May 1891|p4.htm#i242|Agness White|b. 29 Oct 1809\nd. 20 Sep 1880|p4.htm#i243|||||||

Father*

Dickson Dudley Spears b. 16 Dec 1826, d. 16 Jun 1909

Mother*

Silva 'Sally Ann' (?) b. Nov 1853

Last Edited

31 Dec 2013

Nora Belle Spears was born on 18 December 1877 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. She married William H. Hendrix on 1 October 1893 at Washington County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Nora Belle Spears died on 10 October 1962 at Le Flore County Memorial Hospital, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, at age 84; I have copy of obituary. See obituary. She was buried after 10 October 1962 at Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
Nora Belle Spears appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at E.D.6-1; S.D.4; Sheet 5 B, Alfalfa Township, Blaine County, Oklahoma; is age 52, widowed, and she is not working. She is with her daughter, Ruth Poe, and her family. They live near Nora's daughter, Melvina Ross, and her husband.

Family

William H. Hendrix b. Sep 1871, d. b 1930

Children

Frederick 'Fred' Hendrix b. 9 Oct 1894, d. 31 Mar 1956
Ruth Ann Hendrix+ b. 9 Jan 1897, d. 7 Jan 1991
Daisy Iola Hendrix+ b. 8 May 1903, d. 22 Jan 1990
Dudley Dixon Hendrix+ b. 13 Aug 1906, d. 27 Jun 1994
Melvina Hendrix+ b. 11 Dec 1908, d. 24 Jun 1996

Gilley Ann Spears

F, b. 27 October 1879, d. 10 November 1879

Gilley Ann Spears|b. 27 Oct 1879\nd. 10 Nov 1879|p9.htm#i567|Dickson Dudley Spears|b. 16 Dec 1826\nd. 16 Jun 1909|p4.htm#i244|Silva 'Sally Ann' (?)|b. Nov 1853|p8.htm#i556|John T. Spears|b. 22 Feb 1807\nd. 19 May 1891|p4.htm#i242|Agness White|b. 29 Oct 1809\nd. 20 Sep 1880|p4.htm#i243|||||||

Father*

Dickson Dudley Spears b. 16 Dec 1826, d. 16 Jun 1909

Mother*

Silva 'Sally Ann' (?) b. Nov 1853

Last Edited

29 Jan 2006

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

M, b. 1867, d. before 1952

Father*

Samuel Houston Spears b. 22 Feb 1833, d. 6 Jun 1902

Mother*

Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Robinson b. 26 Mar 1836, d. 26 Mar 1923

Last Edited

4 Oct 2016

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. He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at E.D.72-18; Sheet; S.D.6; Sheet 1 B, Glenpool Township, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; is age 65, married to Dora, and he is farming. Their sons, William & Virlon, are with them, as are the children of their daughter, Ava Reynolds.

Family

Dora Miranda 'Randy' Robinson b. 7 Jul 1876, d. 26 Nov 1952

Children

Minnie Bell Spears+ b. 13 Oct 1894, d. 9 Feb 1964
Mary Elizabeth Spears+ b. 16 Feb 1896, d. 16 Jan 1976
John Wesley Spears+ b. 4 Feb 1898, d. 18 Nov 1925
James Taylor Spears+ b. 22 Feb 1900, d. 28 Dec 1958
Ava Spears+ b. 2 Mar 1902, d. 8 May 1928
Dudley Dixon Spears+ b. 22 Sep 1903, d. 10 Nov 1965
Samuel Henderson Spears b. 23 Dec 1906, d. 14 Jan 1969
Ada Spears+ b. 28 Apr 1909, d. 12 Aug 1983
Amos Horrest Spears+ b. 10 Apr 1912, d. 28 Aug 1975
Virlon Allen Spears+ b. 5 Nov 1914, d. 1 Jul 1965
William Darrel Spears+ b. 18 Jul 1917, d. 4 Nov 1986

John C. Spears

M, b. 7 May 1865, d. 13 August 1924

Father*

Samuel Houston Spears b. 22 Feb 1833, d. 6 Jun 1902

Mother*

Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Robinson b. 26 Mar 1836, d. 26 Mar 1923

Last Edited

2 Jun 2009

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.

Family

Sarah A. 'Sallie' Martin b. 1874

Children

Essie Lee Spears b. 23 May 1893, d. 3 Sep 1919
Hugh Carel Spears b. 26 Jan 1899, d. 26 Jun 1903
Homer A. Spears+ b. 25 Feb 1905, d. 3 Feb 1930
Melba M. Spears b. 1908

Mary Frances 'Della' Spears

F, b. 12 December 1854, d. 9 August 1923

Father*

Thomas Jefferson Spears b. 6 Jan 1834, d. 7 Oct 1908

Mother*

Amanda Martha Wilburn b. 1835, d. b 1876

Last Edited

2 Mar 2007

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.

Family

Leroy Gray b. 15 Feb 1848, d. 25 Apr 1890

Children

Elizabeth Gray b. 2 Oct 1873
William Thomas Gray b. 9 Nov 1874, d. 20 Mar 1901
John G. Gray b. 8 Dec 1876
Oscar Lee Gray b. 12 Mar 1880
Daniel Gray b. 1 May 1882, d. Aug 1896
Joseph Dickson Gray+ b. 19 Feb 1885
Julia Agnes Gray b. 20 Jul 1890

John Meredith Spears¹

M, b. 7 March 1857, d. 21 February 1922

Father*

Thomas Jefferson Spears b. 6 Jan 1834, d. 7 Oct 1908

Mother*

Amanda Martha Wilburn b. 1835, d. b 1876

Last Edited

18 Aug 2013

John Meredith Spears was born on 7 March 1857 at Newton County, Arkansas. He married Manerva (?) before 1878. John Meredith Spears married Mary Lou Zanie Cole, daughter of Andrew Cole and Louisa Hale, in 1881 at Arkansas. John Meredith Spears died on 21 February 1922 at Oklahoma at age 64; of pneumonia. He was buried after 21 February 1922 at Park Hill Cemetery, Park Hill, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.
John Meredith Spears appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at S.D.3; E.D.203; Sheet 9 A, Muldrow Township, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; is age 54, has been married 28 years to 'Louzana B.', and he is farming. This is a second marriage for John. Lou has had 9 children, only 8 are living. Seven children are with them. He appeared on the census of 10 February 1920 at S.D.2; E.D.191; Sheet 9 A, Cookson Township, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; is age 63, married to Louzanie, and he is farming. Three children are with them. They live next to their daughter Laude, and her husband.

Family 1

Manerva (?) b. May 1861, d. 6 Mar 1880

Child

Infant Spears b. 6 Mar 1880, d. 6 Mar 1880

Family 2

Mary Lou Zanie Cole b. 16 Sep 1862, d. 4 Dec 1929

Children

Laude Georgia Spears b. Dec 1882, d. Dec 1963
Alonzo 'Lonnie' Spears+ b. 11 Jan 1885, d. 17 Aug 1968
Oza Lorene 'Ozie' Spears+ b. 10 Jun 1888, d. 18 Jan 1962
Erbert Spears+ b. 6 May 1890, d. 26 Dec 1963
Walter Mirch Spears+ b. 26 Aug 1893, d. 29 Jul 1959
Elba May Spears+ b. 23 Oct 1900, d. 6 Mar 1970
Scott John Spears+ b. 23 May 1903, d. 13 Feb 1984
Nettie Florence Spears+ b. 20 Aug 1905, d. 11 Mar 1985

Citations

According to published history, John was a member of the "Working Class Union", who opposed World War I. He took a very active part in The Green Corn Rebellion, which took place in 1917 in rural Oklahoma. The Green Corn Rebellion was a popular uprising of poor farmers who identified with the Socialist Party. John was known as "Old Man" Spears.

August 3, 1917, a meeting was held at John's farm to plan an uprising. The uprising failed, as they were no match for the posses. In the weeks that followed, several members were arrested, and put on trial. John, along with his sons, Alonzo and Walter, and sonn-law, Robert. C. Boggs, were sentenced to serve time in Leavenworth Prison. The length of the sentence each received varies in accounts of the story.

I have copies of the prison mugshot pictures of John and his son, Alonzo. I also have copies of numerous newspaper accounts of their actions, arrests and sentencing. All of these were shared by Sharon Dean.

Henderson Gafford 'Henry' Spears

M, b. 18 March 1858, d. 26 June 1928

Father*

Thomas Jefferson Spears b. 6 Jan 1834, d. 7 Oct 1908

Mother*

Amanda Martha Wilburn b. 1835, d. b 1876

Last Edited

25 Jun 2013

Henderson Gafford 'Henry' Spears was born on 18 March 1858 at Jasper (near), Newton County, Arkansas. He married Frances Bell 'Frankie' Spears, daughter of Samuel Houston Spears and Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Robinson, in March 1877 at Taney County, Missouri. Henderson Gafford 'Henry' Spears died on 26 June 1928 at Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri, at age 70; I have copy of obituary and a copy of his death certificate. He was buried on 27 June 1928 at Anderson Cemetery, Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri; I have picture of grave marker.
Henderson Gafford 'Henry' Spears appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at S.D. 2; E.D.111; Page 37; (612), Prairie, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 22, married to Frankie, and he is farming. One son, Abraham, is with them. They live near Henry's brother, Robert, and his family. He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at S.D. 3; E.D. 95; Sheet 8 B, Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 52, has been married 32 years to Frances, and he is farming. They have had 13 children, only 10 are living. I have 14 children for Henry and Frances. He appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at S.D.13; E.D.123; Sheet 10 B, Anderson Township, McDonald County, Missouri; is age 62, widowed, and he is farming. With him are 4 sons, a grandson, Gafford Spears, and his daughter, Laura Pratt, along with her 2 children.

Family

Frances Bell 'Frankie' Spears b. 19 Apr 1862, d. 22 Jul 1915

Children

Samuel J. Spears b. 7 Dec 1878, d. 4 Nov 1879
Abraham Lincoln Spears+ b. 24 Nov 1879, d. 12 Jun 1951
Clarence Spears+ b. 1 Sep 1881, d. 18 Dec 1915
Florence Bell Spears+ b. 1 Sep 1881, d. 22 Dec 1955
Charles Clayton 'Clate' Spears+ b. 8 Nov 1883, d. 10 Nov 1918
Lonie Spears b. Oct 1885
James F. Spears b. 25 Apr 1887, d. 15 Mar 1888
Laura Ann Spears+ b. 28 Jan 1889, d. 27 Feb 1968
George Curtis 'Curt' Spears b. 30 Aug 1890, d. 13 Oct 1950
Edward Lee 'Oda' Spears b. 18 Mar 1892, d. 29 Feb 1920
Myrtle Spears b. Feb 1894
Berry W. Spears b. 16 Nov 1895, d. 29 Jan 1897
Leslie Lee 'Lessie' Spears+ b. 5 Mar 1898, d. 28 Dec 1971

Richard Dickson Spears

M, b. 1863

Father*

Thomas Jefferson Spears b. 6 Jan 1834, d. 7 Oct 1908

Mother*

Amanda Martha Wilburn b. 1835, d. b 1876

Last Edited

26 Feb 2004

Richard Dickson Spears was born in 1863 at Arkansas.

Andrew Joseph Spears

M, b. 1864

Father*

Thomas Jefferson Spears b. 6 Jan 1834, d. 7 Oct 1908

Mother*

Amanda Martha Wilburn b. 1835, d. b 1876

Last Edited

15 May 1999

Andrew Joseph Spears was born in 1864 at Illinois.

Julia Ann 'Julie' Spears

F, b. 12 May 1869, d. 24 July 1956

Father*

Thomas Jefferson Spears b. 6 Jan 1834, d. 7 Oct 1908

Mother*

Amanda Martha Wilburn b. 1835, d. b 1876

Last Edited

2 Mar 2007

Julia Ann 'Julie' Spears was born on 12 May 1869 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. She married John S. Reynolds, son of William L. 'Bill' Reynolds and Eugenia Frances Tranquilla, on 9 March 1884 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Julia Ann 'Julie' Spears died on 24 July 1956 at Yellville, Marion County, Arkansas, at age 87. She was buried after 24 July 1956 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Yellville (south of), Marion County, Arkansas.

Family

John S. Reynolds b. 31 Dec 1863, d. 10 Jan 1941

Children

William T. 'Tommy' Reynolds+ b. 3 Dec 1884, d. 18 Aug 1963
Almeda Reynolds+ b. 29 Dec 1884, d. 23 Aug 1979
Amanda Effie Reynolds b. Aug 1889
Eamie Reynolds b. c 1896, d. b 1900
Alabama 'Allie' Reynolds+ b. 9 May 1897, d. 25 Nov 1988
Verna F. Reynolds b. 1900
Rufus Claude Reynolds b. 24 Apr 1904, d. 10 May 1929
Una Mae Reynolds b. 8 Apr 1905, d. 5 Dec 1925

Fannie Agnes Spears

F, b. July 1870, d. 1903

Father*

Thomas Jefferson Spears b. 6 Jan 1834, d. 7 Oct 1908

Mother*

Amanda Martha Wilburn b. 1835, d. b 1876

Last Edited

21 May 2011

Fannie Agnes Spears was born in July 1870 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. She married James Robert Turney, son of William Henry Turney and Margaret Jane Woody, on 3 January 1889 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Fannie Agnes Spears died in 1903.
Fannie Agnes Spears appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at S.D.3; E.D.94; Sheet 3 A, New Hope Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 29, has been married 10 years, and she is not working. She and her 3 children are living with her parents. James Robert is not listed in this census.

Family

James Robert Turney b. 1869

Children

Mary Jane Turney+ b. 22 Sep 1891, d. 17 Dec 1983
Joseph Marion Turney b. 21 Jan 1893, d. 7 Sep 1978
John Oliver Turney Sr.+ b. 27 May 1898, d. 19 Aug 1973

Esais S. 'Eph' Spears

M, b. 1875, d. before 1945

Father*

Thomas Jefferson Spears b. 6 Jan 1834, d. 7 Oct 1908

Mother*

Amanda Martha Wilburn b. 1835, d. b 1876

Last Edited

13 Apr 2013

Esais S. 'Eph' Spears was born in 1875 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Ruth Howard 'Ruthie' Reynolds, daughter of John Dickson Reynolds and Sarah Frances Jones, on 8 August 1900 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Esais S. 'Eph' Spears died before 1945. He was buried before 1945 at Blackjack Cemetery, Muldrow, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; I have picture of marker with Ruth.
Esais S. 'Eph' Spears appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at S.D.3; E.D.203; Sheet 10 A, Muldrow Township, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; is age 35, has been married 11 years to Ruthie, and he is farming. Ruth has had 2 children, only 1 is living. He is with them. He appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at S.D.2; E.D.165; Sheet 5 B, Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; is age 43, married to Ruth, and he is working as a mail carrier. Two children are with them. He appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at E.D.68-25; S.D.7; Sheet 8 A, Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; is age 54, married to Ruth, and he is working as a mail carrier. Three children are with them.

Family

Ruth Howard 'Ruthie' Reynolds b. 25 May 1881, d. 11 Mar 1945

Children

Willard C. Spears b. 1908, d. 1935
Millard C. Spears b. 1908, d. 1910
Robert Vernon Spears+ b. 24 Dec 1921, d. 29 Mar 2001

Arastus S. Spears¹

M, b. 17 August 1877, d. 19 December 1939

Arastus S. Spears|b. 17 Aug 1877\nd. 19 Dec 1939|p9.htm#i579|Thomas Jefferson Spears|b. 6 Jan 1834\nd. 7 Oct 1908|p4.htm#i246|Marry Ann Simpson|b. 30 Apr 1838\nd. 27 Jan 1907|p4.htm#i256|John T. Spears|b. 22 Feb 1807\nd. 19 May 1891|p4.htm#i242|Agness White|b. 29 Oct 1809\nd. 20 Sep 1880|p4.htm#i243|||||||

Father*

Thomas Jefferson Spears b. 6 Jan 1834, d. 7 Oct 1908

Mother*

Marry Ann Simpson b. 30 Apr 1838, d. 27 Jan 1907

Last Edited

29 Sep 2010

Arastus S. Spears was born on 17 August 1877 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Sarah C. Hammons on 25 February 1897 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Arastus S. Spears died on 19 December 1939 at Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas, at age 62.
Arastus S. Spears appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at S.D.3; E.D.94; Sheet 3A, New Hope Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 22, has been married 3 years to Sarah and he is farming. They have one child Alfred. They are living with Thomas & Mary, the parents of Arastus. He appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at S.D.3; E.D.203; Sheet 10 B, Muldrow Township, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; is age 33, has been married 13 years to Sarah, and he is farming. Sarah has had 4 children. All 4 are with them. They live next to William and Myrtle Reynolds. He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at S.D.4; E.D.165; Sheet 1 A, Upper Township, Sebastian County, Arkansas; is age 43, married to Sarah, and he is farming. Three children are with them.

Family

Sarah C. Hammons b. Jul 1878, d. 21 Oct 1942

Children

Alfred McKinley Spears+ b. 16 Dec 1897, d. Dec 1973
George Frank Spears b. 1901, d. c 1917
Everett B. Spears b. 23 Oct 1904, d. 3 Oct 1957
Troy Lincoln Spears b. 1 Jan 1908, d. 22 Aug 1947
Myrtle Cordelia Spears+ b. 3 Oct 1913, d. 27 Oct 1996

Citations

I found the spelling for "Arastus" on his marriage license and his World War I registration card.

Sarah Catherine Spears

F, b. 17 December 1859, d. 28 August 1945

Sarah Catherine Spears|b. 17 Dec 1859\nd. 28 Aug 1945|p9.htm#i580|Pleasant Houston Spears|b. 3 Mar 1836\nd. 18 Nov 1912|p4.htm#i247|Sarah Elizabeth Ketchen|b. 1 Jan 1843\nd. 4 Jun 1931|p4.htm#i257|John T. Spears|b. 22 Feb 1807\nd. 19 May 1891|p4.htm#i242|Agness White|b. 29 Oct 1809\nd. 20 Sep 1880|p4.htm#i243|Eli Ketchen|||Sally A. Cochram|||

Father*

Pleasant Houston Spears b. 3 Mar 1836, d. 18 Nov 1912

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Ketchen b. 1 Jan 1843, d. 4 Jun 1931

Last Edited

21 May 2011

Sarah Catherine Spears was born on 17 December 1859 at Arkansas. She married Charles Wesley Ramsey, son of Benjamin F. Ramsey and Mary E. Beller, on 22 October 1876 at Western Grove, Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license that was issued 19 October 1876. Sarah Catherine Spears died on 28 August 1945 at Morrilton, Conway County, Arkansas, at age 85. She was buried after 28 August 1945 at Robertsville Cemetery, between Jerusalem & Robertsville, Conway County, Arkansas.

Family

Charles Wesley Ramsey b. 12 Dec 1852, d. 25 Mar 1925

Children

Martha Ramsey b. Dec 1879, d. 1880
William Pleasant Ramsey+ b. 5 Aug 1882, d. 25 Oct 1918
Elvie Ramsey+ b. 31 May 1885, d. 5 Nov 1930
Charles Stanton 'Charlie' Ramsey+ b. 13 May 1887, d. 2 Nov 1957
Mae Ramsey b. 20 Jun 1893, d. 5 Oct 1912
Samuel Elmer Ramsey b. 17 Jan 1897, d. 14 Sep 1983
Lona Ramsey+ b. 12 Mar 1899, d. 19 Feb 1980
Effie Ramsey+ b. 8 Sep 1904, d. 9 Oct 1983

Charles Wesley Ramsey

M, b. 12 December 1852, d. 25 March 1925

Charles Wesley Ramsey|b. 12 Dec 1852\nd. 25 Mar 1925|p9.htm#i581|Benjamin F. Ramsey|b. 10 Aug 1826\nd. 23 Nov 1866|p40.htm#i2470|Mary E. Beller|b. 27 Feb 1832\nd. 8 May 1862|p40.htm#i2471|||||||||||||

Father*

Benjamin F. Ramsey b. 10 Aug 1826, d. 23 Nov 1866

Mother*

Mary E. Beller b. 27 Feb 1832, d. 8 May 1862

Last Edited

22 Jan 2013

Charles Wesley Ramsey was born on 12 December 1852 at Tennessee; may have been born in Arkansas. He married Sarah Catherine Spears, daughter of Pleasant Houston Spears and Sarah Elizabeth Ketchen, on 22 October 1876 at Western Grove, Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license that was issued 19 October 1876. Charles Wesley Ramsey died on 25 March 1925 at Jeruselem, Conway County, Arkansas, at age 72.
Charles Wesley Ramsey appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at S.D.4; E.D. 5; Sheet 6 B & 7 A, Griffin Township, Conway County, Arkansas; is age 47, has been married 23 years to Sarah, and he is farming. Sarah has had 6 children. All are with them. He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at S.D.5; E.D.4; Sheet 6 A, Griffin Township, Conway County, Arkansas; is age 57, has been married 33 years to Sarah, and he is farming. Sarah has had 10 children, only 7 are living. This family is living with their son, Charlie Stanton, and his family. He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at S.D.5; E.D.4; Sheet 1 A, Griffin, Conway County, Arkansas; is age 67, married to Sarah, and he is farming. Their son, Samuel, and his wife are with them.

Family

Sarah Catherine Spears b. 17 Dec 1859, d. 28 Aug 1945

Children

Martha Ramsey b. Dec 1879, d. 1880
William Pleasant Ramsey+ b. 5 Aug 1882, d. 25 Oct 1918
Elvie Ramsey+ b. 31 May 1885, d. 5 Nov 1930
Charles Stanton 'Charlie' Ramsey+ b. 13 May 1887, d. 2 Nov 1957
Mae Ramsey b. 20 Jun 1893, d. 5 Oct 1912
Samuel Elmer Ramsey b. 17 Jan 1897, d. 14 Sep 1983
Lona Ramsey+ b. 12 Mar 1899, d. 19 Feb 1980
Effie Ramsey+ b. 8 Sep 1904, d. 9 Oct 1983

Henry Stanton Spears

M, b. 12 April 1868, d. 2 March 1947

Henry Stanton Spears|b. 12 Apr 1868\nd. 2 Mar 1947|p9.htm#i582|Pleasant Houston Spears|b. 3 Mar 1836\nd. 18 Nov 1912|p4.htm#i247|Sarah Elizabeth Ketchen|b. 1 Jan 1843\nd. 4 Jun 1931|p4.htm#i257|John T. Spears|b. 22 Feb 1807\nd. 19 May 1891|p4.htm#i242|Agness White|b. 29 Oct 1809\nd. 20 Sep 1880|p4.htm#i243|Eli Ketchen|||Sally A. Cochram|||

Father*

Pleasant Houston Spears b. 3 Mar 1836, d. 18 Nov 1912

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Ketchen b. 1 Jan 1843, d. 4 Jun 1931

Last Edited

10 Jun 2013

Henry Stanton Spears was born on 12 April 1868 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Florrie Elizabeth Jones on 12 December 1894 at Morrilton, Conway County, Arkansas. Henry Stanton Spears died on 2 March 1947 at Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, at age 78. He was buried after 2 March 1947 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Florrie, as well as the individual marker.
Henry Stanton Spears appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at S.D.4; E.D.5; Sheet 7 B, Griffin Township, Conway County, Arkansas; is age 32, married to 'Flora', and he is farming. Thye have had 3 children only one is living. Oma, age 4, is with them. He appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at S.D.5; E.D.4; Sheet 3 A, Griffin Township, Conway County, Arkansas; is age 42, has been married 15 years to Florrie, and he is farming. Florrie has had 6 children, only 3 are living. He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at E.D.68-27; S.D.7; Sheet 5 A, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; is age 64, married to Florrie and he is farming. Seven children are with them.

Family

Florrie Elizabeth Jones b. 28 Nov 1876, d. 20 May 1958

Children

Oma Spears b. May 1896, d. b 1910
Leslie Ivo Spears b. 15 May 1901, d. 26 May 1975
Margaret Elizabeth 'Margie' Spears+ b. 15 Mar 1904, d. 20 Feb 2003
Elsie L. Spears b. 6 Sep 1907, d. Jan 1982
Ola G. Spears+ b. 28 Jul 1910, d. 18 Jun 1984
Jesse Hadley Spears b. 17 Nov 1912, d. 5 Jun 1980
Chloe Mae Spears b. 5 Mar 1915, d. 17 Jan 2010
Mayme Olive 'Dink' Spears+ b. 21 Apr 1917, d. 1 Mar 2004
Henry Stanton Spears Jr. b. 28 Dec 1919, d. 12 Jan 1995

William Pleasant Spears¹

M, b. 1 September 1862, d. 3 October 1945

William Pleasant Spears|b. 1 Sep 1862\nd. 3 Oct 1945|p9.htm#i583|Pleasant Houston Spears|b. 3 Mar 1836\nd. 18 Nov 1912|p4.htm#i247|Sarah Elizabeth Ketchen|b. 1 Jan 1843\nd. 4 Jun 1931|p4.htm#i257|John T. Spears|b. 22 Feb 1807\nd. 19 May 1891|p4.htm#i242|Agness White|b. 29 Oct 1809\nd. 20 Sep 1880|p4.htm#i243|Eli Ketchen|||Sally A. Cochram|||

Father*

Pleasant Houston Spears b. 3 Mar 1836, d. 18 Nov 1912

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Ketchen b. 1 Jan 1843, d. 4 Jun 1931

Last Edited

4 May 2014

William Pleasant Spears was born on 1 September 1862 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Mary Tennessee 'Tenny' Thompson, daughter of Granville Thompson and Eliza (?), on 2 May 1886 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. William Pleasant Spears died on 3 October 1945 at age 83. He was buried after 3 October 1945 at Jasper Cemetery, Jasper, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.
William Pleasant Spears appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at S.D.3; E.D.94; Sheet 9 A, Polk Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 37, has been married 14 years to Mary, and he is working as a lawyer. Mary has 4 children, only 3 are living. Those 3 are with them. He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at S.D.3; E.D.97; Sheet 3 A, Jasper Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 49, has been married 23 years to Mary, and he is working as a lawyer in general practice. Mary has had 6 children, only 5 are living. Those 5 are with them. He appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at S.D.3; E.D.100; Sheet 4 B, Jackson Township - Jasper, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 57, married to Mary, and he is working as a lawyer in general practice. One, son, James, is with them. He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at E.D.51-8; S.D.1; Sheet 2 A, Jasper, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 67, married to Mary, and he is working as a lawyer in general practice. They live alone.

Family

Mary Tennessee 'Tenny' Thompson b. 22 Oct 1864, d. 19 Feb 1949

Children

Virgie M. Spears+ b. 6 Nov 1888
Jim Spears b. 1890, d. b 1900
Viola S. Spears+ b. 13 May 1892, d. 30 Sep 1987
Lizzie T. Spears b. Aug 1895, d. 1979
Mamie E. Spears b. 28 Nov 1900, d. 15 Oct 1915
James F. 'Jimmy' Spears b. 1904

Citations

William Pleasant was born in Newton County, was educated in schools there and then studied law. He was a lawyer for more than 50 years in Jasper and served terms as County Judge of Newton County. His nick name was 'Yank.' James Braswell, Jasper, formed the first band. The first members of the Jasper band which met in the court house included: Mr. Braswell who played solo Bb cornet; John Brisco, Eb bass; Will Brisco, alto; Rube Leach, baritone; Garett Brasel, tenor; Judge W. P. Spears, clarinet; Charlie Smith, clarinet; Sam Leach, drums; Vinet Ruble, cornet; Klute Braswell, Eb cornet; Walter Smith, slide trombone; Johnnie Betty, Bb bass; Beecher Moss, Bb cornet; Hugh Moore, Bb cornet and Earnest Clark, cornet. It was Jimmie's band stand located in the southwest corner of the public square, in Jasper, where the people congregated on Saturday afternoons and evening to listen and enjoy the sweet melodies of the Jasper Band. I have picture of marker in front of the Jasper County court house honoring W. P. Spears as Mayor See picture.

James Marion Spears

M, b. 21 May 1866, d. 31 July 1949

James Marion Spears|b. 21 May 1866\nd. 31 Jul 1949|p9.htm#i584|Pleasant Houston Spears|b. 3 Mar 1836\nd. 18 Nov 1912|p4.htm#i247|Sarah Elizabeth Ketchen|b. 1 Jan 1843\nd. 4 Jun 1931|p4.htm#i257|John T. Spears|b. 22 Feb 1807\nd. 19 May 1891|p4.htm#i242|Agness White|b. 29 Oct 1809\nd. 20 Sep 1880|p4.htm#i243|Eli Ketchen|||Sally A. Cochram|||

Father*

Pleasant Houston Spears b. 3 Mar 1836, d. 18 Nov 1912

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Ketchen b. 1 Jan 1843, d. 4 Jun 1931

Last Edited

1 Jun 2011

James Marion Spears was born on 21 May 1866 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Martha Adline Roberts, daughter of Amos Pleasant Roberts and Mary Jane Maddox, on 29 July 1886 at Conway County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. James Marion Spears married Martha Ann 'Patsy' Jones, daughter of William Jasper Jones and Mary Elizabeth Sides, before 1920. James Marion Spears died on 31 July 1949 at Jeruselum, Conway County, Arkansas, at age 83; I have copy of death certificate. He was buried on 1 August 1949 at Cedar Creek Cemetery, Jerusalem, Conway County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.
James Marion Spears appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at S.D.21; E.D.120; Sheet 10B, IT 4N, R5E, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory; is age 34, has been married 14 years to Martha and he is working as a farm laborer. They have had 5 children, 4 living. He appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at S.D.5; E.D.4; Sheet 4 B, Griffin Township, Conway County, Arkansas; is age 44, widowed and is farming. Five of his children are with him. He is living next to his brother John T. He appeared on the census of 29 January 1920 at S.D.5; E.D. 4; Sheet 10 A, Griffin Township, Conway County, Arkansas; is age 53, has married a second time to Martha and he is farming. Millie, the daughter of James is with them as are 2 children that belong to Martha. He appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at E.D.15-6; S.D.6; Sheet 6 A, Griffin Township, Conway County, Arkansas; is age 63, married to Martha, and he is farming. Archie and his family are with them.

Family

Martha Adline Roberts b. 12 Jan 1870, d. 4 Feb 1902

Children

Mary Elizabeth Spears b. 22 Sep 1887
Pleasant Blaine 'Pleasie' Spears+ b. 6 Aug 1891, d. 24 Aug 1973
Archie Argentine Spears+ b. 22 Jan 1894, d. 24 Nov 1931
Willie McKinley Spears b. 11 Sep 1897, d. 31 Dec 1913
Stanton Spears b. 1899, d. 1899
Millie Faye Spears+ b. 5 Sep 1900, d. Dec 1980
James Marion Spears b. 25 Jan 1902, d. 17 Mar 1904

Charley C. Spears

M, b. 8 February 1873, d. 24 September 1876

Charley C. Spears|b. 8 Feb 1873\nd. 24 Sep 1876|p9.htm#i585|Pleasant Houston Spears|b. 3 Mar 1836\nd. 18 Nov 1912|p4.htm#i247|Sarah Elizabeth Ketchen|b. 1 Jan 1843\nd. 4 Jun 1931|p4.htm#i257|John T. Spears|b. 22 Feb 1807\nd. 19 May 1891|p4.htm#i242|Agness White|b. 29 Oct 1809\nd. 20 Sep 1880|p4.htm#i243|Eli Ketchen|||Sally A. Cochram|||

Father*

Pleasant Houston Spears b. 3 Mar 1836, d. 18 Nov 1912

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Ketchen b. 1 Jan 1843, d. 4 Jun 1931

Last Edited

15 Feb 2006

Charley C. Spears was born on 8 February 1873 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. He died on 24 September 1876 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas, at age 3. He was buried after 24 September 1876 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

Belle Iness

F, b. September 1877, d. 5 October 1940

Belle Iness|b. Sep 1877\nd. 5 Oct 1940|p9.htm#i586|Simeon Ray Iness|b. Apr 1850|p58.htm#i4054|Rebecca Lucinda Hale|b. 8 Jun 1855\nd. 8 Jan 1939|p59.htm#i4081|||||||||||||

Father*

Simeon Ray Iness b. Apr 1850

Mother*

Rebecca Lucinda Hale b. 8 Jun 1855, d. 8 Jan 1939

Last Edited

27 Nov 2012

Belle Iness was born in September 1877 at Arkansas. She married Arthur Samuel McDougal, son of Archibald Alexander 'Arch' McDougal and Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Spears, on 20 September 1896 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Belle Iness died on 5 October 1940 at Newton County, Arkansas, at age 63. She was buried after 5 October 1940 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of double marker with Arthur.

Laura Frances Cooper

F, b. 14 March 1884, d. 8 June 1970

Laura Frances Cooper|b. 14 Mar 1884\nd. 8 Jun 1970|p9.htm#i587|George W. Cooper|b. 1836|p60.htm#i4137|Manerva A. (?)|b. 11 Apr 1847\nd. 17 Sep 1934|p60.htm#i4138|||||||||||||

Father*

George W. Cooper b. 1836

Mother*

Manerva A. (?) b. 11 Apr 1847, d. 17 Sep 1934

Last Edited

17 Nov 2013

Laura Frances Cooper was born on 14 March 1884. She married Seth T. McDougal, son of Archibald Alexander 'Arch' McDougal and Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Spears, on 7 April 1902 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Laura Frances Cooper died on 8 June 1970 at age 86. She was buried after 8 June 1970 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas.

Family

Seth T. McDougal b. 29 Sep 1881, d. 28 Nov 1944

Child

Harry M. McDougal b. 26 May 1906, d. 9 Feb 1987

Janie E. Gentry

F, b. 12 October 1891, d. 4 September 1967

Janie E. Gentry|b. 12 Oct 1891\nd. 4 Sep 1967|p9.htm#i588|Allen Gentry|||Missouri Estes|||||||||||||||

Father*

Allen Gentry

Mother*

Missouri Estes

Last Edited

15 Nov 2013

Janie E. Gentry was born on 12 October 1891 at Missouri. She married George W. McDougal, son of Archibald Alexander 'Arch' McDougal and Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Spears, on 16 April 1908 at Boone County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Janie E. Gentry died on 4 September 1967 at age 75. She was buried after 4 September 1967 at Western Grove Cemetery, Western Grove, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

Family

George W. McDougal b. 16 May 1884, d. 1 Mar 1964

Children

Willie W. McDougal b. 2 Apr 1909, d. 2 Apr 1909
Luther H. McDougal+ b. 26 Jan 1911, d. 13 Jun 1984
Othar McDougal b. 31 Jul 1913, d. Apr 1977
Eugene Arnold McDougal+ b. 21 Dec 1915, d. 19 Feb 1978
Carl Clifford McDougal+ b. 26 Jun 1922, d. 2 Apr 1987

John Marion Kelley

M, b. 13 March 1870, d. 25 February 1943

Father*

William Bailey Kelley b. 23 Aug 1847, d. 9 Dec 1930

Mother*

Susan Agnes Spears b. 1 Feb 1844, d. 5 Mar 1930

Last Edited

3 Mar 2004

John Marion Kelley was born on 13 March 1870 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. He died on 25 February 1943 at Iola, Allen County, Kansas, at age 72.

Alonzo Seth Spears

M, b. 13 February 1878, d. 8 March 1946

Alonzo Seth Spears|b. 13 Feb 1878\nd. 8 Mar 1946|p9.htm#i590|John Richard Spears|b. 3 Jun 1848\nd. 24 Nov 1932|p3.htm#i234|Cornelia H. Vann|b. 21 Aug 1856\nd. 4 Apr 1912|p4.htm#i262|William S. Spears|b. 19 Feb 1828\nd. 14 May 1916|p3.htm#i232|Mary G. Dickens|b. 6 Jan 1830\nd. 12 Jul 1902|p3.htm#i233|Samuel T. Vann|||Julia (?)|||

Father*

John Richard Spears b. 3 Jun 1848, d. 24 Nov 1932

Mother*

Cornelia H. Vann b. 21 Aug 1856, d. 4 Apr 1912

Last Edited

21 May 2011

Alonzo Seth Spears was born on 13 February 1878 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Alice Kilburn, daughter of Samuel Kilburn and Sarah Ann Lucinda Bowden, on 31 December 1896 at Snowball Mountain, Searcy County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Alonzo Seth Spears died on 8 March 1946 at Skedee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma, at age 68; of a heart attack. I have copy of obituary. He and Alice lived in and near Skedee and Blackburn for several years. At the time of their death they were living one block north of the statue in Skedee. He was buried on 10 March 1946 at Blackburn Cemetery, Blackburn, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.
Alonzo Seth Spears was a deputy sheriff at one time in Arkansas, probably Searcy County. He traveled to Blackburn in Pawnee County in a covered wagon from Stigler, Oklahoma. It took nine days to make the trip starting November 13, 1924 and ending November 22, 1924. He appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at S.D.3; E.D.94; Sheet 3A (104), New Hope Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 22, living with Alice and son Charles. Alice has had two children, one living. Francis Marion is living with them. He appeared on the census of 8 February 1920 at S.D.2; E.D.193; Sheet 2A, Mashire Township, Haskell County, Oklahoma; is age 42, married to Alice and he is farming. Four children are with them. He appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at E.D.59-26; S.D.2; Sheet 7A, Pawnee Township, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; is age 52, married to Alice and he is farming. Their son Leon is with them.

Family

Alice Kilburn b. 6 Jul 1873, d. 4 Nov 1958

Children

Edgar Charles Joseph Spears b. 20 Sep 1897, d. 4 Nov 1918
Roseler Spears b. 20 Aug 1899, d. 2 Nov 1899
Richard Houston Spears+ b. 15 Aug 1900, d. 21 May 1966
Samuel Chester Spears+ b. 29 Jan 1902, d. 30 Dec 1950
Sarah Cornelia Spears b. 23 Jan 1904, d. 8 Mar 1904
Francis Marion Spears+ b. 2 Feb 1905, d. 5 May 1969
Infant Girl Spears b. 14 Mar 1907, d. 14 Mar 1907
Lonnie Cleo Spears+ b. 26 Sep 1908, d. 12 Apr 1980
Mary Ethel Spears+ b. 31 Aug 1910, d. 9 Sep 1999
Leon Lester Spears+ b. 7 Dec 1912, d. 16 Jul 1939

Francis Marion 'Frank' Spears

M, b. 2 October 1880, d. 10 March 1950

Francis Marion 'Frank' Spears|b. 2 Oct 1880\nd. 10 Mar 1950|p9.htm#i591|John Richard Spears|b. 3 Jun 1848\nd. 24 Nov 1932|p3.htm#i234|Cornelia H. Vann|b. 21 Aug 1856\nd. 4 Apr 1912|p4.htm#i262|William S. Spears|b. 19 Feb 1828\nd. 14 May 1916|p3.htm#i232|Mary G. Dickens|b. 6 Jan 1830\nd. 12 Jul 1902|p3.htm#i233|Samuel T. Vann|||Julia (?)|||

Father*

John Richard Spears b. 3 Jun 1848, d. 24 Nov 1932

Mother*

Cornelia H. Vann b. 21 Aug 1856, d. 4 Apr 1912

Last Edited

10 Sep 2006

Francis Marion 'Frank' Spears was born on 2 October 1880 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Nora D. Beale circa 1905. Francis Marion 'Frank' Spears died on 10 March 1950 at age 69.
Francis Marion 'Frank' Spears appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at S.D.3; E.D.94; Sheet 3A, New Hope Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 19, single and farming. He is living with his brother, Alonzo and his family. He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at S.D.3; E.D.101; Sheet 1B, New Hope Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 29, has been married 5 years to Nora has had three children, two are living. He appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at E.D. 194; S.D.5; Sheet 11A, Justice Precinct 4, Red River County, Texas; is age 50, married to Nora and he is farming. Seven children are with them.

Family

Nora D. Beale b. 16 May 1886, d. 19 Sep 1976

Children

Fannie Spears b. c 1906, d. b 2006
Benjamin Thomas 'Ben' Spears+ b. 10 Mar 1909, d. 2 Jun 1982
John R. Spears b. 9 Oct 1911, d. 22 Jan 1995
Audra B. Spears b. c 1915, d. 1996
Raymond H. Spears b. c 1921, d. b 2006
Ervin Eugene Spears+ b. 6 Oct 1922, d. 17 Mar 2006
Lois Spears b. c 1925, d. b 2006

Walter Spears

M, b. 12 January 1882, d. 25 December 1961

Walter Spears|b. 12 Jan 1882\nd. 25 Dec 1961|p9.htm#i592|John Richard Spears|b. 3 Jun 1848\nd. 24 Nov 1932|p3.htm#i234|Cornelia H. Vann|b. 21 Aug 1856\nd. 4 Apr 1912|p4.htm#i262|William S. Spears|b. 19 Feb 1828\nd. 14 May 1916|p3.htm#i232|Mary G. Dickens|b. 6 Jan 1830\nd. 12 Jul 1902|p3.htm#i233|Samuel T. Vann|||Julia (?)|||

Father*

John Richard Spears b. 3 Jun 1848, d. 24 Nov 1932

Mother*

Cornelia H. Vann b. 21 Aug 1856, d. 4 Apr 1912

Last Edited

5 Nov 2007

Walter Spears was born on 12 January 1882 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Effie Thomas on 23 July 1909 at Haskell County, Oklahoma; I have copy of application for marriage license. Walter Spears married Reba Walls on 7 April 1924. Walter Spears died on 25 December 1961 at Memorial Hospital, Hugo, Choctaw County, Oklahoma, at age 79; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 27 December 1961 at Wright City Cemetery, Wright City, McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
Walter Spears appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at S.D.4; E.D.91; Sheet 2 A, Machire Township, Haskell County, Oklahoma; is age 27, married to Effie and he is farming. He appeared on the census of 17 February 1920 at S.D.1; E.D157; Sheet 1 B, Justice Precinct 6, Red River County, Texas; is age 38, widowed and is working as a laborer. Both of his sons are with him. He appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at E.D.45-29; S.D. Sheet 7 B, Sulphur, McCurtain County, Oklahoma; is age 47, married to Reba and he is working as a laborer in a saw mill. His children, Segal and Thurman are with them.

Family

Effie Thomas b. 1882, d. b 1920

Children

Segal A. Spears+ b. 22 Apr 1910, d. 23 Jan 1982
Thurman Spears+ b. 22 Mar 1912, d. 26 Jul 1970

William Thurman Spears

M, b. 31 January 1884, d. 1 June 1959

William Thurman Spears|b. 31 Jan 1884\nd. 1 Jun 1959|p9.htm#i593|John Richard Spears|b. 3 Jun 1848\nd. 24 Nov 1932|p3.htm#i234|Cornelia H. Vann|b. 21 Aug 1856\nd. 4 Apr 1912|p4.htm#i262|William S. Spears|b. 19 Feb 1828\nd. 14 May 1916|p3.htm#i232|Mary G. Dickens|b. 6 Jan 1830\nd. 12 Jul 1902|p3.htm#i233|Samuel T. Vann|||Julia (?)|||

Father*

John Richard Spears b. 3 Jun 1848, d. 24 Nov 1932

Mother*

Cornelia H. Vann b. 21 Aug 1856, d. 4 Apr 1912

Last Edited

23 Jul 2022

William Thurman Spears was born on 31 January 1884 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Nancy Lou Alice Elizabeth Daniels on 16 December 1906 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. William Thurman Spears died on 1 June 1959 at his home, Hoffman, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, at age 75; I have copy of obituary. See obituary.
William Thurman Spears appeared on the census of 8 February 1920 at S.D.2; E.D.193; Sheet 2 A, Machire Township, Haskell County, Oklahoma; is age 36, married to Alice, and he is farming. Four children are with them. He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at E.D.31-12; S.D.12; Sheet 3 B, Machire Township, Haskell County, Oklahoma; is age 46, married to Nancy L. and he is farming. Four children are with them. He appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at S.D.2; E.D.46-1; Sheet 5 B, Beck Township, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; is age 56, married to Alice, and he is farming. Five children are with them.

Family

Nancy Lou Alice Elizabeth Daniels b. c 1890, d. 19 Apr 1959

Children

William Henry Spears b. 27 Sep 1907, d. Sep 1977
Della Virginia Spears+ b. 8 Nov 1912, d. 27 May 1988
Theodore D. 'Ted' Spears+ b. 8 Jan 1919, d. 13 Jul 1962
Delpha Derotha Spears+ b. 1 Mar 1923, d. 18 Apr 2004
Rev. Johnny James Spears b. 15 Mar 1926, d. 3 Mar 2006
Joe Jackson Spears b. 29 Nov 1931, d. 7 Sep 2007

Ada Belle 'Ader' Spears

F, b. 2 September 1886, d. 18 August 1952

Ada Belle 'Ader' Spears|b. 2 Sep 1886\nd. 18 Aug 1952|p9.htm#i594|John Richard Spears|b. 3 Jun 1848\nd. 24 Nov 1932|p3.htm#i234|Cornelia H. Vann|b. 21 Aug 1856\nd. 4 Apr 1912|p4.htm#i262|William S. Spears|b. 19 Feb 1828\nd. 14 May 1916|p3.htm#i232|Mary G. Dickens|b. 6 Jan 1830\nd. 12 Jul 1902|p3.htm#i233|Samuel T. Vann|||Julia (?)|||

Father*

John Richard Spears b. 3 Jun 1848, d. 24 Nov 1932

Mother*

Cornelia H. Vann b. 21 Aug 1856, d. 4 Apr 1912

Last Edited

30 Jan 2010

Ada Belle 'Ader' Spears was born on 2 September 1886 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. She married Luther Quitman Ary, son of Thomas Clinton Ary and Tennessee (?), on 19 August 1906 at Eufaula, Indian Territory; I have copy of marriage license. Ada Belle 'Ader' Spears married Robert Lee Parker before 1930. Ada Belle 'Ader' Spears died on 18 August 1952 at Quinton, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, at age 65; I have copy of obituary. She was buried after 18 August 1952 at Whitefield Cemetery, Whitefield, Haskell County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

Family 1

Luther Quitman Ary b. 11 Aug 1884, d. 15 Feb 1920

Children

Roland Clinton Ary+ b. 6 Sep 1910, d. 25 Oct 1994
Velva T. Ary b. 23 Jul 1914, d. 16 Jan 1996
Clyde Richard Ary+ b. 29 Jul 1917, d. 25 Dec 1999
Zelma Pearl Ary b. 11 Aug 1919, d. 17 Apr 2008

Family 2

Robert Lee Parker b. 23 Sep 1877, d. 22 Apr 1954

Child

Sidney Odell Parker+ b. 25 Feb 1930, d. 25 Jul 1979

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Daniel Webster Spears

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Charles W. Spears

Nora Belle Spears

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Gilley Ann Spears

James M. Spears

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John C. Spears

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Mary Frances 'Della' Spears

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John Meredith Spears1

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Henderson Gafford 'Henry' Spears

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Richard Dickson Spears

Andrew Joseph Spears

Julia Ann 'Julie' Spears

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Fannie Agnes Spears

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Esais S. 'Eph' Spears

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Arastus S. Spears1

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Sarah Catherine Spears

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Charles Wesley Ramsey

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Henry Stanton Spears

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William Pleasant Spears1

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James Marion Spears

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Charley C. Spears

Belle Iness

Laura Frances Cooper

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Janie E. Gentry

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John Marion Kelley

Alonzo Seth Spears

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Francis Marion 'Frank' Spears

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Walter Spears

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William Thurman Spears

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Ada Belle 'Ader' Spears

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John Meredith Spears¹

Arastus S. Spears¹

William Pleasant Spears¹