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     John H. Edwards was born in 1876 at Arkansas. He married Lona May Gamblin, daughter of Zephuel Daniel 'Zeff' Gamblin and Sarah Elizabeth Spears, in 1894.
     John H. Edwards appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at S.D.3; E.D.70; Sheet 5 A, Checotah, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; is age 34, has been married 16 years to "Lonie" and he is farming. Four children are with them. He appeared on the census of 11 February 1920 at S.D. 14; E.D.174; Sheet 11 A, Justice Precinct 1, Nueces County, Texas; is age 44, married to L. M. and he is farming. Five children are with them. He appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 at E.D.125-3; S.D.29; Sheet 10 A, Justice Precinct 1, Jim Wells County, Texas; is age 54, married to Lonie M., and he is farming. Four children, and Charles's wife and child, are with them.

     Della M. Edwards was born on 27 May 1902 at Oklahoma. She married Orman McDuffie Blissit, son of Millard Fillmore Blissit and Nancy Geneva (?), before 1921. Della M. Edwards died on 2 March 1995 at age 92; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas.

     Oscar Bob Edwards was born on 11 June 1908 at Oklahoma. He married Menon C. Weeks before 1936. Oscar Bob Edwards died on 9 March 1977 at Algoa, Galveston County, Texas, at age 68; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas. He was buried after 9 March 1977 at Seaside Cemetery, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas; I have picture of grave marker.

     James Ernest 'Curly' Edwards was born on 2 February 1913 at Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. He married Ruby Jewell Ingram before 1943. James Ernest 'Curly' Edwards died on 21 July 1971 at Peynolds Aluminum Plant, Precinct 4, San Patricio County, Texas, at age 58; I have copy of death certificate. He was buried on 23 July 1971 at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas.

     George Talmadge Edwards was born on 7 September 1910 at Oklahoma. He married Ethel Anderson before 1940. George Talmadge Edwards died on 1 June 1978 at Mathis, San Patricio County, Texas, at age 67; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. He was buried after 1 June 1978 at Seaside Cemetery, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Charles Clyde Edwards was born on 30 April 1905 at Oklahoma. He married Susie Lee Alderson circa 1928. Charles Clyde Edwards died on 8 April 1974 at Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, at age 68.
     Charles Clyde Edwards appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 at E.D.125-3; S.D.29; Sheet 10 A, Justice Precinct 1, Jim Wells County, Texas; is age 24, has been married 1 year to Susie, and he is farming. They and their daughter, Rosa Lee, are with Charles's parents.

     Allen Thurman Clark was born on 14 January 1896 at Western Grove, Newton County, Arkansas. He died in December 1984 at age 88.

     William Aursey Clark was born on 25 June 1897 at Western Grove, Newton County, Arkansas. He died on 12 March 1923 at Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri, at age 25.

     Otto Columbus Clark was born on 10 March 1899 at Western Grove, Newton County, Arkansas. He died on 6 August 1991 at age 92.

     Ernest Clark was born on 9 December 1900 at Western Grove, Newton County, Arkansas. He died on 27 July 1971 at age 70.

     Joseph Marion Clark was born on 5 October 1902 at Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri. He died on 15 August 1979 at age 76.

     Virgil Edgar Clark was born on 15 December 1904 at Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri. He married Eva Lawhorne. Virgil Edgar Clark married Nellie Bailie. Virgil Edgar Clark died on 28 December 1979 at age 75.

     Orvil Esther Clark was born on 3 November 1906 at Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri. He died on 9 January 1997 at Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri, at age 90.

     Arthur Claud Clark was born on 31 March 1908 at Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri. He died in November 1960 at age 52. He was buried in November 1960 at Bakersfield, Kern County, California.

     Kenneth Blaine Bates was born on 7 December 1937. He died on 20 April 2000 at Baxter Memorial Hospital, Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas, at age 62; after a bout with cancer. He was buried on 25 April 2000 at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery, Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas.

     Clyde Richard Ary was born on 29 July 1917 at Stigler, Haskell County, Oklahoma. He married Velma Josephine Folsom, daughter of Davis Lewis Folsom and Dora Bates, on 27 October 1940 at Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas. Clyde Richard Ary died on 25 December 1999 at Muskogee Hospital, Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, at age 82; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 28 December 1999 at Whitefield Cemetery, Whitefield, Haskell County, Oklahoma; I have picture of marker with Velma.

     Quinton Hershel Spears was born on 15 February 1920 at Chinquapin, Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Emma Athelene Kuykendall, daughter of Amos Burl Kuykendall and Mattie Ophelia Faulk, on 31 May 1941 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Quinton Hershel Spears died on 16 September 2008 at McCellan Veteran's Hospital, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, at age 88; I have transcribed obituary. He was buried on 19 September 2008 at Copperas Springs Cemetery, Guy, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of double marker with Emma.

     Freeda Mae Spears was born on 25 July 1931 at Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas. She married Charles Douglas 'Doug' Satterwhite on 19 July 1948 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Freeda Mae Spears died on 13 December 2018 at Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, at age 87; I have transcribed obituary. She was buried on 17 December 2018 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas.

     William Dotson Barnett was born on 12 November 1914 at Atoka County, Oklahoma. He married Syble Marie Horn, daughter of Dennis Earnest Horn and Lillie Mae Spears, on 14 December 1936 at Konawa, Seminole County, Oklahoma. William Dotson Barnett died on 9 December 1994 at Bristow, Creek County, Oklahoma, at age 80; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 12 December 1994 at Stroud City Cemetery, Stroud, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Dan Viola Lytle was born on 21 September 1903 at Stigler, Haskell County, Indian Territory. She married Richard Houston Spears, son of Alonzo Seth Spears and Alice Kilburn, on 3 November 1919 at Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. Dan Viola Lytle died on 27 September 1949 at Enid General Hospital, Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, at age 46; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 29 September 1949 at Blackburn Cemetery, Blackburn, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double grave marker with Richard.

     Ellen Leona McDugle was born on 19 June 1909 at Hodgens, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. She married Francis Marion Spears, son of Alonzo Seth Spears and Alice Kilburn, on 19 September 1927 at Blackburn, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Ellen Leona McDugle died on 26 April 1966 at a local hospital, Pawnee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma, at age 56; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 28 April 1966 at Highland Cemetery, Pawnee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Clara Lucene Mynear was born on 4 May 1915 at Morrison, Noble County, Oklahoma. She married Lonnie Cleo Spears, son of Alonzo Seth Spears and Alice Kilburn, on 19 June 1929 at Pawnee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Clara Lucene Mynear married Clarence Martin Gurwell on 2 May 1982 at Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Clara Lucene Mynear died on 23 April 2003 at Pawnee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma, at age 87; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 26 April 2003 at Highland Cemetery, Pawnee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Lonnie Cleo.

     Harve Duncan was born on 30 November 1907 at Valley, Pawnee County, Oklahoma. He married Mary Ethel Spears, daughter of Alonzo Seth Spears and Alice Kilburn, on 12 February 1930 at Pawnee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Harve Duncan died on 30 January 1972 at Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma, at age 64; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 1 February 1972 at Highland Cemetery, Pawnee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; We visited the cemetery, but did not find a marker for Harve.
     Harve Duncan appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at E.D.59-32; S.D.2; Sheet 4 B, Valley Township, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; is age 22, married to Ethel and he is farming.

     Nettie Faye Bowen was born on 6 April 1918 at Gray, Beaver County, Oklahoma. She married Leon Lester Spears, son of Alonzo Seth Spears and Alice Kilburn, on 2 October 1933 at Pawnee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Nettie Faye Bowen married Melvin Floyd Spears, son of Samuel Chester Spears and Starline Maybelle 'Starlie' Fletcher, circa 1940. Nettie Faye Bowen and Melvin Floyd Spears were divorced in 1959. Nettie Faye Bowen married Roosevelt Strain before 1987. Nettie Faye Bowen died on 10 March 2011 at her home, Cushing, Payne County, Oklahoma, at age 92; I have transcribed obituary. She was buried on 14 March 2011 at Kellyville Cemetery, Kellyville, Creek County, Oklahoma.

     Leon Lester Spears was born on 27 April 1935 at Blackburn, Pawnee County, Oklahoma. He married Faye Lucille 'Lou' Marrs, daughter of George Harry Marrs and Mary Callie Martin, circa 1951. Leon Lester Spears married Rosie Mae Booth on 11 September 1981 at Pawnee County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Leon Lester Spears died on 5 February 2000 at Drumright Nursing Home, Drumright, Creek County, Oklahoma, at age 64; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Kellyville, Creek County, Oklahoma. I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 8 February 2000 at Sunrise Cemetery, Kellyville (west of), Creek County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Donald Dean Spears was born on 27 April 1937 at Blackburn, Pawnee County, Oklahoma. He married Joan Macy before 1955. Donald Dean Spears married Juanita Cargill before 1959. Donald Dean Spears married Linda Kay (?) on 24 May 1968. Donald Dean Spears and Linda Kay (?) were divorced on 16 August 1974. Donald Dean Spears married Reta Rhoades (?) on 28 February 1975 at Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Donald Dean Spears died on 14 May 2006 at age 69; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Kellyville, Creek County, Oklahoma. I have copy of obituary, both from the newspaper and the electronic one. He was buried on 17 May 2006 at Sunrise Cemetery, Kellyville (west of), Creek County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Barbara Ann Singleton was born on 11 April 1932 at Bristow, Creek County, Oklahoma. She married James Cecil Horn, son of Dennis Earnest Horn and Lillie Mae Spears, on 16 February 1949 at Bristow, Creek County, Oklahoma. Barbara Ann Singleton died on 16 December 1988 at Bristow Memorial Hospital, Bristow, Creek County, Oklahoma, at age 56; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 19 December 1988 at Stroud City Cemetery, Stroud, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; I have picture of funeral home marker.

     Benjamin Thomas 'Ben' Spears was born on 10 March 1909 at Arkansas. He married Ruth Ann Watts circa 1928. Benjamin Thomas 'Ben' Spears died on 2 June 1982 at age 73. He was buried after 2 June 1982 at Crystal Hill Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.
     Benjamin Thomas 'Ben' Spears appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at E.D.57-2; S.D.6; Sheet 4 A, Big Hart Township, Osage County, Oklahoma; is age 21, has been married 2 years to Ruth and he is working as a laborer on the road. They have one child.

     Fannie Spears was born circa 1906 at Arkansas; is found in the 1910 census being born in Oklahoma. She died before 2006.

     Audra B. Spears was born circa 1915 at Oklahoma. She died in 1996.