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     Wilma Pauline Jones was born on 26 November 1920 at Jerusalem, Conway County, Arkansas. She died on 5 August 1986 at Tecumseh, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, at age 65.

     Walter Washington Whittenburg was born on 11 November 1904 at Arkansas. He married Ila Winifred Jones, daughter of Jesse Ezekiel 'Spruce' Jones and Mary Olive 'Madam' Spears, on 24 December 1922 at Mena, Polk County, Arkansas. Walter Washington Whittenburg died on 22 January 1970 at Oklahoma at age 65; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 26 January 1970 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
     Walter Washington Whittenburg appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at E.D.68-27; S.D.7; Sheet 3B, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; is age 25, has been married 7 years to Ila, and he is farming. They have 2 children.

     Eula 'Bea' Arnold was born on 22 February 1902 at Arkansas. She married Hobert Jones, son of Jesse Ezekiel 'Spruce' Jones and Mary Olive 'Madam' Spears, on 22 August 1919. Eula 'Bea' Arnold died in October 1968 at age 66; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Gould, Lincoln County, Arkansas.

     Gertie Rena Hefley was born on 11 March 1912 at Arkansas. She married Jesse B. Jones, son of Jesse Ezekiel 'Spruce' Jones and Mary Olive 'Madam' Spears, on 25 June 1927. Gertie Rena Hefley died on 17 November 1993 at San Luis Obispo County, California, at age 81. She was buried after 17 November 1993; was probably buried in California. Gertie's name and birth date are on the marker with Jesse in Maple Grove Cemetery, but there is no death date for her. I talked to the person in charge at Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole, Seminole County, Oklahoma. He told me that Gertie is not buried there.

     James 'Jim' Jones was born on 10 February 1905 at Jerusalem, Conway County, Arkansas. He married Lena Ruth Dion on 22 September 1927. James 'Jim' Jones married Verna Myrtle McClard on 14 September 1967 at Winterhaven, Imperial County, California. James 'Jim' Jones married Velma Jane Hutchinson on 22 February 1972 at Stilwell, Adair County, Oklahoma. James 'Jim' Jones died on 25 August 1989 at Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas, at age 84. He was buried on 29 August 1989 at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas.

     Lena Ruth Dion was born on 21 December 1908 at Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. She married James 'Jim' Jones, son of Jesse Ezekiel 'Spruce' Jones and Mary Olive 'Madam' Spears, on 22 September 1927. Lena Ruth Dion died on 11 July 1966 at El Centro, Imperial County, California, at age 57. She was buried on 18 July 1966 at Saint Jospeh Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.

     Eula Jones was born on 6 August 1911 at Jerusalem, Conway County, Oklahoma. She married Melbern Brown, son of Floyd Brown and Anne (?), on 14 June 1941 at Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Eula Jones died on 10 April 1994 at a hospital, Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, at age 82; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 12 April 1994 at Tecumseh Cemetery, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Melbern.

     Melbern Brown was born on 27 September 1914 at Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. He married Eula Jones, daughter of Jesse Ezekiel 'Spruce' Jones and Mary Olive 'Madam' Spears, on 14 June 1941 at Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Melbern Brown died on 21 December 1986 at a hospital, Oklahoma City, Okahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 72; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 23 December 1986 at Tecumseh Cemetery, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Eula.
     Melbern Brown appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at E.D.68-4; S.D.7; Sheet 2 A, Campbell Township, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; is age 15, single and living with his brother Melvin. Melbern and his sisters are living with Melvin and his wife Josephine. In the 1920 census I find their father, Floyd, widowed with the two older children, but the two younger ones, including Melbern, are not with him.

     Lela Jones was born on 13 September 1908 at Jerusalem, Conway County, Arkansas. She married Harold David Carpenter on 13 April 1941 at Windham County, Connecticut. Lela Jones died on 14 April 1993 at age 84; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Danielson, Windham, Connecticut.
     Lela Jones appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at E.D.68-27; S.D.7; Sheet 6 A, Vian Township, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; is age 21, single and living with her parents. She is working as a teacher at a high school.

     Harold David Carpenter was born on 4 June 1904. He married Lela Jones, daughter of Jesse Ezekiel 'Spruce' Jones and Mary Olive 'Madam' Spears, on 13 April 1941 at Windham County, Connecticut. Harold David Carpenter died in October 1977 at age 73; found in the Social Security death index last living in Eastford, Windham County, Connecticut.

     William M. 'Willie' Jones was born on 10 March 1909 at Jerusalem, Conway County, Arkansas. He married Telitha Mydella Cashon, daughter of Henry Clarence Cashon and Alice Dialphia Evans, on 3 November 1933 at Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. William M. 'Willie' Jones died on 9 June 1967 at a hospital, Chelsea, Rogers County, Oklahoma, at age 58; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 12 June 1967 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
     William M. 'Willie' Jones appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at E.D.68-27; S.D.7; Sheet 6 A, Vian Township, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; is age 20, single and living with his parents. He is working as an auto mechanic.

     Telitha Mydella Cashon was born on 23 May 1913 at Oktaha, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. She married William M. 'Willie' Jones, son of Jesse Ezekiel 'Spruce' Jones and Mary Olive 'Madam' Spears, on 3 November 1933 at Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Telitha Mydella Cashon died on 26 January 1991 at Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, at age 77; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 28 January 1991 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.

     Elmo Jones was born on 21 May 1910 at Jerusalem, Conway County, Arkansas. He married Loretta Priscilla Labrecque on 19 August 1939. Elmo Jones died on 22 September 1986 at Vian Nursing Home, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, at age 76; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 24 September 1986 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
     Elmo Jones appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at E.D.68-27; S.D.7; Sheet 6 A, Vian Township, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; is age 19, single and living with his parents. He is working as a manager in a theater.

     Gilbert Patrick Swafford was born on 8 January 1913 at Hart, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. He married Ollie Ona 'Toonsy' Merryman in 1937 at Spiro, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. Gilbert Patrick Swafford died in June 1966 at Spiro, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, at age 53.

     Ollie Ona 'Toonsy' Merryman was born on 20 March 1912 at Spiro, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. She married Gilbert Patrick Swafford in 1937 at Spiro, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. Ollie Ona 'Toonsy' Merryman died on 16 September 1996 at Tuscon, Pima County, Arizona, at age 84.

     Floyd Brown was born on 7 March 1883 at Arkansas. He married Anne (?) in 1908.

     Anne (?) was born in 1891 at Missouri. She married Floyd Brown in 1908. Anne (?) died after September 1918.

     Henry Clarence Cashon was born on 26 September 1880 at Jackson County, Tennessee. He married Alice Dialphia Evans on 3 January 1910 at Stigler, Haskell County, Oklahoma. Henry Clarence Cashon died on 25 April 1958 at his home, Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, at age 77; I have copy of obituary. He was buried after 25 April 1958 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Alice.

     Alice Dialphia Evans was born on 17 February 1877 at Cullman County, Alabama. She married Henry Clarence Cashon on 3 January 1910 at Stigler, Haskell County, Oklahoma. Alice Dialphia Evans died on 10 January 1961 at Brooke General Hospital, Fort Sam Houston - San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at age 83; I have copy of death certificate. I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 16 January 1961 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Henry.

     Lorenzo D. Hefley was born in 1881 at Arkansas. He married Manerva A. Box before 1911.

     Verna Myrtle McClard was born on 8 August 1907 at Arkansas. She married James 'Jim' Jones, son of Jesse Ezekiel 'Spruce' Jones and Mary Olive 'Madam' Spears, on 14 September 1967 at Winterhaven, Imperial County, California. Verna Myrtle McClard died on 2 February 1979 at La Mesa, San Diego County, California, at age 71. She was buried on 7 February 1979 at Glen Abbey Memorial Park, Chula Vista, San Diego County, California.

     Velma Jane Hutchinson was born on 7 September 1918 at Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. She married James 'Jim' Jones, son of Jesse Ezekiel 'Spruce' Jones and Mary Olive 'Madam' Spears, on 22 February 1972 at Stilwell, Adair County, Oklahoma. Velma Jane Hutchinson died on 4 June 2000 at Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas, at age 81. She was buried on 7 June 2000 at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas.

     Juanita Scotty Simpson was born on 25 May 1918 at Row, Delaware County, Oklahoma. She married Emmett P. Singleterry before 1938. Juanita Scotty Simpson married Henry Stanton Spears Jr., son of Henry Stanton Spears and Florrie Elizabeth Jones, in 1964. Juanita Scotty Simpson died on 23 October 1993 at Wagoner Community Hospital, Wagoner, Wagoner County, Oklahoma, at age 75; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Wagoner, Wagoner County, Oklahoma. I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 28 October 1993 at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker. Her name and information are on the back of Henry's marker.

     Jean Iris Mayer was born on 6 November 1924 at Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania. She married Robert Blaine Spears, son of Joseph Blaine Spears and Piety Ethel Griffin, on 11 September 1953 at Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Jean Iris Mayer died on 15 May 2004 at Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 79.

     Rhoda Alice Poe was born on 13 June 1878 at Morrilton, Conway County, Arkansas. She married William Pleasant Ramsey, son of Charles Wesley Ramsey and Sarah Catherine Spears, before 1904. Rhoda Alice Poe died on 17 August 1953 at Spiro, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, at age 75. She was buried on 19 August 1953 at New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

     Lela Pearl Ramsey was born on 23 May 1904 at Atkins, Pope County, Arkansas. She married Donald Wilson Smith, son of John Franklin Smith and Nancy Jane Templeton, on 30 May 1939 at Spiro, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. Lela Pearl Ramsey died on 28 March 1996 at Pauls Valley, Garvin County, Oklahoma, at age 91; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 1 April 1996 at New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

     Donald Wilson Smith was born on 14 August 1882 at Barling, Sebastian County, Arkansas. He married Sue E. (?) in 1907. Donald Wilson Smith married Lela Pearl Ramsey, daughter of William Pleasant Ramsey and Rhoda Alice Poe, on 30 May 1939 at Spiro, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. Donald Wilson Smith died on 24 December 1952 at a hospital, Poteau, LeFlore County, Arkansas, at age 70; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 26 December 1952 at Steephill Cemetery, Sebastian County, Arkansas.
     Donald Wilson Smith appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at E.D. 40-3; S.D.12; Sheet 6 A, Bokoshe Township, Le Flore County, Oklahoma; is age 47, married to Sue and he is farming. They have 2 daughters. Marie and Thalia.

     Elsie Ethel Jones was born on 7 January 1889 at Jerusalem, Conway County, Arkansas. She married William Pleasant Ramsey, son of Charles Wesley Ramsey and Sarah Catherine Spears, on 7 January 1906. Elsie Ethel Jones died on 5 August 1980 at Richmond, Contra Costa County, California, at age 91.
     Elsie Ethel Jones appeared on the census of 29 January 1920 at S.D.5; E.D.4; Sheet 9 A, Griffin Township, Conway County, Arkansas; is age 31, widowed and is farming. Her 3 sons are with her. She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at E.D.15-25; S.D.6; Sheet 4 A, Welborn Township, Conway County, Arkansas; is age 41, even though the census appears to say 47, widowed and she is farming. Her 3 sons are with her.

     William Jefferson 'Jeff' Jones was born on 11 March 1869 at Arkansas. He married Annie Laura Thatcher, daughter of John Richie Thatcher and Martha Williams, on 1 January 1888 at Appleton, Pope County, Arkansas. William Jefferson 'Jeff' Jones died in 1937 at Jerusalem, Conway County, Arkansas.

     Annie Laura Thatcher was born on 2 August 1869 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. She married William Jefferson 'Jeff' Jones, son of William Jasper Jones and Mary Elizabeth Sides, on 1 January 1888 at Appleton, Pope County, Arkansas. Annie Laura Thatcher died on 28 September 1943 at Sunland, Los Angeles County, California, at age 74.