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     Billy Joe Skinner was born on 11 June 1930 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. He married Betty June Hullinger, daughter of Jackson Hosey Hullinger and Irene Bullock, on 24 January 1952 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Billy Joe Skinner died on 13 April 2014 at Grace Living Center, Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, at age 83; I have transcribed obituary. He was buried on 16 April 2014 at Tahlequah City Cemetery, Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma.

     Jackie Randall Skinner was born on 31 January 1932 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. He married Betty Jo Renfro, daughter of Joe Renfro and Betsy Ann Gilbert, on 27 November 1957 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Jackie Randall Skinner married Shirley Wright after 1964. Jackie Randall Skinner married Betty Jo Renfro, daughter of Joe Renfro and Betsy Ann Gilbert, on 19 December 1951 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Jackie Randall Skinner died on 6 October 1991 at a hospital, Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, at age 59; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 9 October 1991 at Tahlequah City Cemetery, Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Beulah Louise 'Lu' Skinner was born on 10 August 1934 at Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas. She married Paul Robert McGill on 6 July 1951 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Beulah Louise 'Lu' Skinner married Alvin Wayne Clark on 25 April 1960 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Beulah Louise 'Lu' Skinner died on 25 April 2009 at Saint John's Hospital, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 74.

     Franklin Amos Perry was born on 7 February 1911 at Delaney, Madison County, Arkansas. He married Louretta Marie Skinner, daughter of William Alexander Skinner and Violet Mae Spears, on 16 April 1938 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Franklin Amos Perry died on 29 July 1985 at Mangum City Hospital, Mangum, Greer County, Oklahoma, at age 74; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 1 August 1985 at Rock Cemetery, Granite, Greer County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Franklin Clayton Perry was born on 24 January 1939 at Cedar Hollow, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. He married Virginia Mae Blain, daughter of Leslie G. Blain and Edna Lorene Beach, on 29 August 1958 at Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas. Franklin Clayton Perry died on 30 September 1961 at 5 miles east of Lone Wolf, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, at age 22; was killed in a car wreck. I have copy of article about his death and funeral. He was buried on 3 October 1961 at Rock Cemetery, Granite, Greer County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Bobby Gene Perry was born on 2 October 1941 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. He died on 13 February 1958 at his home, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 16; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 16 February 1958 at Rock Cemetery, Granite, Greer County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Cliffard Shaddox was born on 3 March 1907 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. He died on 29 October 1908 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas, at age 1. He was buried after 29 October 1908 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Sherman Shaddox was born on 23 October 1908 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. He died on 17 February 1909 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. He was buried after 17 February 1909 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Infant Shaddox was born on 13 January 1921 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. She died on 13 January 1921 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas. She was buried after 13 January 1921 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Sarah A. 'Sallie' Martin was born in 1874. She married John C. Spears, son of Samuel Houston Spears and Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Robinson, on 20 August 1889 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license.
     Sarah A. 'Sallie' Martin appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at E.D.60-1; S.D.15; Sheet 5A, Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri; is age 50, widowed and is working as a cook in a cafe. She and her daughter Claudia are roomers in the household of Jarvis V. Davis.

     Essie Lee Spears was born on 23 May 1893 at Newton County, Arkansas. She married T. O'Daniel circa 1913. Essie Lee Spears died on 3 September 1919 at Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri, at age 26; I have copy of death certificate.

     Hugh Carel Spears was born on 26 January 1899 at Newton County, Arkansas. He died on 26 June 1903 at age 4. He was buried after 26 June 1903 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Frances Bell 'Frankie' Spears was born on 19 April 1862 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. She married Henderson Gafford 'Henry' Spears, son of Thomas Jefferson Spears and Amanda Martha Wilburn, in March 1877 at Taney County, Missouri. Frances Bell 'Frankie' Spears died on 22 July 1915 at Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri, at age 53; I have copy of obituary. She was buried after 22 July 1915 at Anderson Cemetery, Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri; I have picture of grave marker.

     Abraham Lincoln Spears was born on 24 November 1879 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Ola E. Scrivner on 1 September 1901 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Abraham Lincoln Spears married Mrs. Nora Bacchus on 12 December 1936 at Newton County, Arkansas. Abraham Lincoln Spears died on 12 June 1951 at Western Grove, Newton County, Arkansas, at age 71. He was buried after 12 June 1951 at Western Grove Cemetery, Western Grove, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.
     Abraham Lincoln Spears appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at S.D. ?; E.D.95; Sheet 9B, Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 30, has been married 9 years to Ola and he is farming. They have had 4 children, three are living. He appeared on the census of 18 January 1920 at S.D.3; E.D.98; Sheet 9 A, Grove, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 40, married to Olie and he is farming. Five children are with them. He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at S.D.51-4; E.D.1; Sheet 4 A, Grove Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 50, married to Ola, and he is farming. Three children are with them.

     Clarence Spears was born on 1 September 1881 at Arkansas. He married Linda O'Daniel on 2 July 1902 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Clarence Spears married Florence Sites on 13 September 1914 at Newton County, Arkansas. Clarence Spears died on 18 December 1915 at Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas, at age 34. He was buried after 18 December 1915 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.
     Clarence Spears appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at S.D. 3; E.D. 95; Sheet 8 B, Prairie Towsnhip, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 28, widowed, and is farming. He is living with his parents.

     Charles Clayton 'Clate' Spears was born on 8 November 1883 at Newton County, Arkansas. He married Walcie Alice Reynolds, daughter of William Marion 'Willy Tip' Reynolds and Florence Alabama McDougal, on 4 November 1906 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Charles Clayton 'Clate' Spears died on 10 November 1918 at Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri, at age 35; I have copy of death certificate. He was buried on 12 November 1918 at Anderson Cemetery, Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri; I have picture of grave marker.
     Charles Clayton 'Clate' Spears appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at S.D.3; E.D. 75; Sheet 9A, Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas; is age 26, has been married 4 years to Walcie and he is farming. They have one child, a son Loman, age 2.

     Lonie Spears was born in October 1885 at Arkansas.
     Lonie Spears appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at E.D.60-2; S.D.15; Sheet 7 A, Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri; is age 44, single, and is farming. He is living with Walcie and her family of Wallain's, as well as 2 of her Spears children.

     George Curtis 'Curt' Spears was born on 30 August 1890 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Anna (?) in 1929. George Curtis 'Curt' Spears died on 13 October 1950 at McDonald County, Missouri, at age 60; I have copy of death certificate. He was buried on 15 October 1950 at Garden of Memories (Anderson Cemetery), Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri; I have picture of grave marker.
     George Curtis 'Curt' Spears appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at E.D.60-2; S.D.15; Sheet 7 B, Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri; is age 39, has been married 1 year to Anna, and he is not working. He has no occupation, but has an income.

     Edward Lee 'Oda' Spears was born on 18 March 1892 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. He died on 29 February 1920 at Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri, at age 27; I have copy of death certificate. He was buried on 1 March 1920 at Anderson Cemetery, Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri; I have picture of grave marker.

     Myrtle Spears was born in February 1894 at Arkansas.

     Leslie Lee 'Lessie' Spears was born on 5 March 1898 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Dell Barnwell before 1925. Leslie Lee 'Lessie' Spears died on 28 December 1971 at age 73. He was buried after 28 December 1971 at Anderson Cemetery, Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri; I have picture of double marker with Dell.

     James Robert Turney was born in 1869 at Arkansas. He married Fannie Agnes Spears, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Spears and Amanda Martha Wilburn, on 3 January 1889 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license.

     Joseph Marion Turney was born on 21 January 1893 at Newton County, Arkansas. He married Hazel Viola Ford circa 1931. Joseph Marion Turney died on 7 September 1978 at Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, at age 85. He was buried after 7 September 1978 at East Shady Grove Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     John Oliver Turney Sr. was born on 27 May 1898 at Newton County, Arkansas; is found in the 1900 census with birthday Dec 1897, but his World War I registration card has this birth date. He married Mary Leota Ford on 29 March 1923 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; was found in book S, page 309. John Oliver Turney Sr. died on 19 August 1973 at Arkansas at age 75. He was buried after 19 August 1973 at East Shady Grove Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of double marker with Mary.
     John Oliver Turney Sr. appeared on the census of 10 February 1920 at S.D.4; E.D.149; Sheet 12 B, Lincoln Township, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; is age 21, single, and is working as a laborer on a farm. He is with his uncle and aunt, Lonnie & Ethel Spears. He appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at E.D.23-20; S.D.6; Sheet 11 A, Hardin Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas; is age 32, married to Leota, and he is farming. Three children are with them.

     Sarah C. Hammons was born in July 1878 at Missouri; we have three different birthdates for Sarah. October 21, 1879, July 1878, or November 21, 1879. I have chosen to use the July 1878 date, since that is what is found in the 1900 Census. She married Arastus S. Spears, son of Thomas Jefferson Spears and Marry Ann Simpson, on 25 February 1897 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Sarah C. Hammons died on 21 October 1942 at Sebastian County, Arkansas, at age 64. She was buried after 21 October 1942 at Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas.
     Sarah C. Hammons appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at E.D.17-29; S.D.1; Sheet 11 A, Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas; is age 51, listed as married, but Arastus is not listed. Her children, Troy and Myrtle are with her.

     Alfred McKinley Spears was born on 16 December 1897 at St. Paul, Madison County, Arkansas; or Newton County, Arkansas. He married Tracy Hoffman, daughter of Henry Hoffman and Mrs. Mary Benham, before 1918. Alfred McKinley Spears died in December 1973 at Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas.
     Alfred McKinley Spears 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 21, married to Grace, and he is farming. One child is with them. They live a few doors from Alfred's parents. He appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at E.D.17-29; S.D.1; Sheet 11 A, Van Buren City, Crawford County, Arkansas; is age 33, married to Tracy, and he is working as a fisherman. Six children are with them.

     Mary Tennessee 'Tenny' Thompson was born on 22 October 1864 at Arkansas. She married William Pleasant Spears, son of Pleasant Houston Spears and Sarah Elizabeth Ketchen, on 2 May 1886 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Mary Tennessee 'Tenny' Thompson died on 19 February 1949 at age 84. She was buried after 19 February 1949 at Jasper Cemetery, Jasper, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Virgie M. Spears was born on 6 November 1888 at Newton County, Arkansas. She married John Wilburn Ross Moore, son of Willis W. Moore and Sarah M. (?), on 13 November 1910 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license.

     Viola S. Spears was born on 13 May 1892 at Newton County, Arkansas. She married Charles B. Casey, son of Alex Casey and Miranda M. Brooks, on 15 November 1914 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Viola S. Spears died on 30 September 1987 at age 95; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Jasper, Newton County, Arkansas.

     Lizzie T. Spears was born in August 1895 at Newton County, Arkansas. She married Guy Allen Moore, son of Walter Moore and Anna G. (?), on 20 June 1915 at Newton County, Arkansas. Lizzie T. Spears died in 1979.