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     Claudia Pat Wilcox was born on 18 October 1918 at Enterprise, Haskell County, Oklahoma. She married Homer Thaniel Spears, son of Burley Bertram Spears and Lena N. Hefley, on 14 February 1940. Claudia Pat Wilcox died on 2 March 1993 at Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, at age 74; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 4 March 1993 at Whitefield Cemetery, Whitefield, Haskell County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Rae Benham was born on 27 November 1915 at Lamar, Hughes County, Oklahoma. She married Virgil L. Spears, son of Burley Bertram Spears and Lena N. Hefley, on 22 November 1933 at Haskell County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Rae Benham died on 5 July 2008 at her home, Whitefield, Haskell County, Oklahoma, at age 92; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 9 July 2008 at Whitefield Cemetery, Whitefield, Haskell County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Virgil.

     William E. Mason was born on 10 December 1914. He married Gladys O. Spears, daughter of Burley Bertram Spears and Lena N. Hefley, in 1930. William E. Mason died on 18 October 1995 at age 80; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

     Granville Lee 'Mac' Spears was born on 1 April 1922 at Oklahoma. He married Emogene 'Jean' Yow, daughter of Walter Westley Yow and Georgia Matthews, on 30 April 1950. Granville Lee 'Mac' Spears died on 28 May 1997 at Haskell County Hospital, Haskell County, Oklahoma, at age 75; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 31 May 1997 at Whitefield Cemetery, Whitefield, Haskell County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Emogene 'Jean' Yow was born on 7 May 1931 at Lequire, Haskell County, Oklahoma. She married Granville Lee 'Mac' Spears, son of Burley Bertram Spears and Lena N. Hefley, on 30 April 1950. Emogene 'Jean' Yow died on 13 May 2009 at Stigler, Haskell County, Oklahoma, at age 78; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 16 May 2009 at Whitefield Cemetery, Whitefield, Haskell County, Oklahoma; I have picture of marker with Granville.

     Carl Franklin Spears was born on 13 August 1924 at Hoyt, Haskell County, Oklahoma. He married Thelma Rae 'Thel' Mourney, daughter of Elbert Thomas Mourney and Zelma Lee Farrill, on 13 August 1943 at Whitefield, Haskell County, Oklahoma. Carl Franklin Spears died on 6 April 2008 at Solara Hospital, Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, at age 83; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 11 April 2008 at Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of marker with Thelma.

     Thelma Rae 'Thel' Mourney was born on 24 November 1924 at Whitefield, Haskell County, Oklahoma. She married Carl Franklin Spears, son of Burley Bertram Spears and Lena N. Hefley, on 13 August 1943 at Whitefield, Haskell County, Oklahoma. Thelma Rae 'Thel' Mourney died on 6 May 2008 at Solara Hospital, Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, at age 83; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 9 May 2008 at Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of marker with Carl.

     Carl Randall 'Randy' Spears was born on 16 October 1952 at Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. He married Kathy Ann York before 1971. Carl Randall 'Randy' Spears married Theresa Sue Palmer circa 1979. Carl Randall 'Randy' Spears married Mary Page on 14 February 1995 at Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. Carl Randall 'Randy' Spears died on 24 October 2004 at Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, at age 52; I have copy of small death notice and his obituary. He was buried on 27 October 2004 at Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     G. E. Prim was born in 1887. He married Minnie Elvira Brashears, daughter of Harvey Joe Brashears and Nancy Emma Ponder, on 20 September 1908 at Hoyt, Haskell County, Oklahoma.

     Lula J (?) was born in 1888 at Arkansas. She married John A. Brashears, son of Harvey Joe Brashears and Nancy Emma Ponder, in 1906 at Oklahoma.

     Minnie M. Spears was born on 16 February 1885 at Arkansas. She married Thomas L. 'Tom' Tucker on 12 February 1901 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Minnie M. Spears married Harry Vinson on 26 March 1911 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Minnie M. Spears died on 15 February 1968 at Arkansas at age 82; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas.

     Samuel Virgil Spears was born on 11 November 1898 at Arkansas. He married Mary Ruth Ward, daughter of Daniel Napoleon Ward and Nancy Ollie 'Nannie' Henson, on 11 April 1918 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Samuel Virgil Spears died on 1 June 1969 at age 70; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Mayflower, Faulkner County, Arkansas. He was buried after 1 June 1969 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.
     Samuel Virgil Spears appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at S.D.5; E.D.36; Sheet 8 A, Hardin Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas; is age 22, married to Mary, and he is farming. They have 1 child. They are living with Virgil's father. He appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at E.D.23-20; S.D.6; Sheet 9 A, Hardin Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas; is age 34, married to Ruth and he is working as a salesman for a publishing house. Five children are with them.

     Dessie L. Spears was born on 22 July 1890 at Arkansas. She married Allen L. Hendricks on 5 February 1907 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license.

     Ezza Spears was born on 26 March 1882. She married Hartley Mabry on 25 November 1900 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Ezza Spears died on 7 February 1902 at age 19. She was buried after 7 February 1902 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; have picture of grave marker.

     Mary Ruth Ward was born on 15 August 1900 at Arkansas. She married Samuel Virgil Spears, son of Thomas Pascal Spears and Cynthia Ann Drake, on 11 April 1918 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Mary Ruth Ward died on 10 March 1987 at age 86; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas. She was buried after 10 March 1987 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Sarah E. Drake was born on 7 October 1842 at Missouri. She married Andrew Jackson Dickens on 5 March 1867. Sarah E. Drake died on 4 March 1924 at age 81. She was buried after 4 March 1924 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Andrew Jackson Dickens was born on 9 October 1841 at Tennessee. He married Sarah E. Drake, daughter of Elijah Drake and Mary Jane Terry, on 5 March 1867. Andrew Jackson Dickens died on 18 July 1909 at age 67. He was buried after 18 July 1909 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Louisa Drake was born in 1850 at Arkansas.

     William Drake was born in 1849 at Arkansas; I have not confirmed a birth date for William. Per censuses, while still living at home, with his parents, and in 1910, he was born circa 1849 or very early 1850. his birth date in the 1900 census is Feb 1846. Since Fannie was older, perhaps he changed his birth year sometime down the line. He married Frances G. 'Fannie' (?) in 1875.
     William Drake appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at S.D.1; E.D.292; Page 12, Clay Township, White County, Arkansas; is age 28, (this is incorrect), married to Frances, and he is farming.Two children are with them. They live near William's brother, Stephen, and his family. He appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at S.D.2; E.D.139; Sheet 11 A, Big Creek Township, White County, Arkansas; is age 54, has been married 24 years to Fannie, and he is farming. One daughter, Julia, is with them. He appeared on the census of 26 May 1910 at S.D.2; E.D.153; Sheet 16 B, Big Creek Township, White County, Arkansas; is age 60, has been married 35 years to Fannie, and he is farming. Fannie has had 3 children, only 2 are living. They live alone, and near their daughter, Julia Ealam, and her husband, John. He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at S.D.2; E.D.155; Sheet 13 A, Big Creek Township, White County, Arkansas; is age 75, married to Fannie, and he is not working. Their daughter, Julia, who is widowed, is with them. He appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at E.D.73-6; S.D.7; Sheet 6 B, Big Creek Township, White County, Arkansas; is age 85, widowed, and is not working. His daughter, Julia, is with him.

     Mary Drake was born on 14 April 1854 at Arkansas. She married Joe May on 14 May 1872.

     Joe May was born on 11 October 1852. He married Mary Drake, daughter of Elijah Drake and Mary Jane Terry, on 14 May 1872. Joe May died on 8 August 1932 at age 79.

     Demerris Drake was born on 10 October 1855 at Arkansas. She married Thomas York O'Neal on 10 October 1887 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Demerris Drake died on 26 October 1919 at Faulkner County, Arkansas, at age 64. She was buried after 26 October 1919 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas.

     Corris Kellis Buchannan Drake was born in 1857 at Arkansas. He married Roxanna A. 'Roxie' Brewer, daughter of James Brewer and Sarah Dickens, on 11 December 1879 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Corris Kellis Buchannan Drake died before 1920.
     Corris Kellis Buchannan Drake appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 at S.D.2; E.D.54; Sheet 10, Mountain Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas; is age 24, married to 'Rocksey', and he is farming. He appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at S.D.2; E.D.139; Sheet 11 B, Big Creek Township, White County, Arkansas; is age 42, has been married 20 years to 'Roxy', and he is farming. Roxanne has had 8 children, only 6 are living. Those 6 are with them. He appeared on the census of 25 May 1910 at S.D.illegible; E.D.153; Sheet 16 A, Big Creek County, White County, Arkansas; is age 52, has been married 30 years to Roxie, and he is farming. Roxie has had 9 children, only 6 are living. Four children are with them.

     Mary J. Spears was born on 25 August 1873. She married Ike Fields on 1 February 1891. Mary J. Spears died on 2 January 1893 at age 19; in childbirth. She was buried after 2 January 1893 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Sarah L. C. Spears was born on 13 September 1875. She died on 11 February 1877 at Arkansas at age 1. She was buried after 11 February 1877 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; have picture of grave marker.

     Martha E. Spears was born on 1 February 1888. She died on 16 August 1896 at Arkansas at age 8. She was buried after 16 August 1896 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; have picture of grave marker.

     Leonardis M. 'Lea' Carrington was born on 21 February 1864 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. She married John Sanford Mobbs, son of John R. Mobbs and Sarah C. Hendricks, on 14 December 1879 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Leonardis M. 'Lea' Carrington died on 3 November 1893 at Faulkner County, Arkansas, at age 29. She was buried after 3 November 1893 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

     John Sanford Mobbs was born on 22 October 1857 at Arkansas. He married Leonardis M. 'Lea' Carrington, daughter of Leonidis M. Carrington and Milly Manassa Dickens, on 14 December 1879 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. John Sanford Mobbs married Laura Joanna Hardin, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Hardin and Sarah Dickens, on 23 January 1894 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. John Sanford Mobbs died on 5 March 1942 at Faulkner County, Arkansas, at age 84. He was buried after 5 March 1942 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of double marker with Laura.

     Zada Alma Spears was born on 7 May 1906 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. She married John William 'Willie' Banister, son of William Alexander Banister and Amanda Minerva Tucker, on 17 November 1922 at Conway County, Arkansas. Zada Alma Spears died on 8 April 1986 at Memphis, Tennessee, at age 79. She was buried after 8 April 1986 at Forrest Park Cemetery, Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas.

     John William 'Willie' Banister was born on 21 September 1903 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Zada Alma Spears, daughter of William Steven 'Steve' Spears and Lona Genear Mobbs, on 17 November 1922 at Conway County, Arkansas. John William 'Willie' Banister died on 16 October 1975 at Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas, at age 72. He was buried after 16 October 1975 at Forrest Park Cemetery, Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas.