William Louis Spears

M, b. 8 April 1901, d. 8 February 1937
William Louis Spears|b. 8 Apr 1901\nd. 8 Feb 1937|p8.htm#i486|William Steven 'Steve' Spears|b. 30 Dec 1877\nd. 28 Apr 1948|p6.htm#i309|Lona Genear Mobbs|b. 16 Dec 1882\nd. 23 Nov 1950|p6.htm#i310|Thomas P. Spears|b. 23 May 1849\nd. 23 May 1925|p3.htm#i235|Cynthia A. Drake|b. 14 Apr 1854\nd. 13 Aug 1919|p4.htm#i264|John S. Mobbs|b. 22 Oct 1857\nd. 5 Mar 1942|p7.htm#i483|Leonardis M. 'Lea' Carrington|b. 21 Feb 1864\nd. 3 Nov 1893|p7.htm#i482|
Father*William Steven 'Steve' Spears b. 30 Dec 1877, d. 28 Apr 1948
Mother*Lona Genear Mobbs b. 16 Dec 1882, d. 23 Nov 1950
Last Edited10 Feb 2012
     William Louis Spears was born on 8 April 1901 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Myrtle Ruth Tyler, daughter of Homer Luther Tyler and Adaline 'Addie' Graham, on 5 May 1918 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. William Louis Spears died on 8 February 1937 at Buffalo, New York, at age 35; I have transcribed obituary. He was buried on 15 February 1937 at Copperas Springs Cemetery, Guy, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.
     William Louis Spears appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at S.D.5; E.D.29; Sheet 7 B, California Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas; is age 18, married to Myrtle, and he is farming. One child, Ada, is with them. They live near William's parents. He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at E.D.94-12; S.D.14; Sheet 5 B, Randolph Township, Saint Francois County, Missouri; is age 29, married to Myrtle, and he is working as a miner in the lead mines. Three children are with them.

Family

Myrtle Ruth Tyler b. 24 Nov 1900, d. 28 Oct 1974
Children

Pearl Estelle Spears

F, b. 28 February 1903, d. 25 August 1994
Pearl Estelle Spears|b. 28 Feb 1903\nd. 25 Aug 1994|p8.htm#i487|William Steven 'Steve' Spears|b. 30 Dec 1877\nd. 28 Apr 1948|p6.htm#i309|Lona Genear Mobbs|b. 16 Dec 1882\nd. 23 Nov 1950|p6.htm#i310|Thomas P. Spears|b. 23 May 1849\nd. 23 May 1925|p3.htm#i235|Cynthia A. Drake|b. 14 Apr 1854\nd. 13 Aug 1919|p4.htm#i264|John S. Mobbs|b. 22 Oct 1857\nd. 5 Mar 1942|p7.htm#i483|Leonardis M. 'Lea' Carrington|b. 21 Feb 1864\nd. 3 Nov 1893|p7.htm#i482|
Father*William Steven 'Steve' Spears b. 30 Dec 1877, d. 28 Apr 1948
Mother*Lona Genear Mobbs b. 16 Dec 1882, d. 23 Nov 1950
Last Edited24 Jun 2011
     Pearl Estelle Spears was born on 28 February 1903 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. She married Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs, son of Jim Mobbs and Matilda (?), on 20 November 1918 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Pearl Estelle Spears married Stanley Hanford Shumate, son of Marion Melton Shumate and Nancy Ellen Smith, after 1956. Pearl Estelle Spears died on 25 August 1994 at Faulkner County, Arkansas, at age 91; I have transcribed obituary. She was buried on 29 August 1994 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of double marker with Wilford.

Family

Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs b. 16 Oct 1898, d. 11 May 1956
Children

Jessie Spears

M, b. 20 February 1905, d. circa 1905
Jessie Spears|b. 20 Feb 1905\nd. c 1905|p8.htm#i488|William Steven 'Steve' Spears|b. 30 Dec 1877\nd. 28 Apr 1948|p6.htm#i309|Lona Genear Mobbs|b. 16 Dec 1882\nd. 23 Nov 1950|p6.htm#i310|Thomas P. Spears|b. 23 May 1849\nd. 23 May 1925|p3.htm#i235|Cynthia A. Drake|b. 14 Apr 1854\nd. 13 Aug 1919|p4.htm#i264|John S. Mobbs|b. 22 Oct 1857\nd. 5 Mar 1942|p7.htm#i483|Leonardis M. 'Lea' Carrington|b. 21 Feb 1864\nd. 3 Nov 1893|p7.htm#i482|
Father*William Steven 'Steve' Spears b. 30 Dec 1877, d. 28 Apr 1948
Mother*Lona Genear Mobbs b. 16 Dec 1882, d. 23 Nov 1950
Last Edited30 Aug 2005
     Jessie Spears was born on 20 February 1905 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. He died circa 1905; died as an infant.

Olga Edith Spears

F, b. 31 December 1908, d. 24 February 2003
Olga Edith Spears|b. 31 Dec 1908\nd. 24 Feb 2003|p8.htm#i489|William Steven 'Steve' Spears|b. 30 Dec 1877\nd. 28 Apr 1948|p6.htm#i309|Lona Genear Mobbs|b. 16 Dec 1882\nd. 23 Nov 1950|p6.htm#i310|Thomas P. Spears|b. 23 May 1849\nd. 23 May 1925|p3.htm#i235|Cynthia A. Drake|b. 14 Apr 1854\nd. 13 Aug 1919|p4.htm#i264|John S. Mobbs|b. 22 Oct 1857\nd. 5 Mar 1942|p7.htm#i483|Leonardis M. 'Lea' Carrington|b. 21 Feb 1864\nd. 3 Nov 1893|p7.htm#i482|
Father*William Steven 'Steve' Spears b. 30 Dec 1877, d. 28 Apr 1948
Mother*Lona Genear Mobbs b. 16 Dec 1882, d. 23 Nov 1950
Last Edited2 May 2020
     Olga Edith Spears was born on 31 December 1908 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. She married Ralph John Fielder, son of Oscar Fielder and Etta D. Glover, on 24 December 1926 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Olga Edith Spears died on 24 February 2003 at La Plata, Charles County, Maryland, at age 94. She was buried after 24 February 2003 at Sacred Heart Cemetery, La Plata, Charles County, Maryland.

Vernon W. Spears1

M, b. 29 July 1912, d. 1 March 1981
Vernon W. Spears|b. 29 Jul 1912\nd. 1 Mar 1981|p8.htm#i490|William Steven 'Steve' Spears|b. 30 Dec 1877\nd. 28 Apr 1948|p6.htm#i309|Lona Genear Mobbs|b. 16 Dec 1882\nd. 23 Nov 1950|p6.htm#i310|Thomas P. Spears|b. 23 May 1849\nd. 23 May 1925|p3.htm#i235|Cynthia A. Drake|b. 14 Apr 1854\nd. 13 Aug 1919|p4.htm#i264|John S. Mobbs|b. 22 Oct 1857\nd. 5 Mar 1942|p7.htm#i483|Leonardis M. 'Lea' Carrington|b. 21 Feb 1864\nd. 3 Nov 1893|p7.htm#i482|
Father*William Steven 'Steve' Spears b. 30 Dec 1877, d. 28 Apr 1948
Mother*Lona Genear Mobbs b. 16 Dec 1882, d. 23 Nov 1950
Last Edited7 Nov 2011
     Vernon W. Spears was born on 29 July 1912 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Clara (?) before 9 April 1930. Vernon W. Spears married Frances Montine Russell, daughter of William A. Russell and Lenora L. Reynolds, on 10 October 1937 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Vernon W. Spears married Helen (?) circa 1947. Vernon W. Spears died on 1 March 1981 at Maryland at age 68.
     Vernon W. Spears appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at E.D.23-12; S.D.6; Sheet 6 A, California Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas; is age 17, married to Clara and he is farming. They live next to Vernon's mother, Lona.

Citations

  1. Be sure to visit the Scrapbook page to read the article about Vernon's life.

Guylis Pauline Spears

F, b. 20 June 1914, d. 23 October 2002
Guylis Pauline Spears|b. 20 Jun 1914\nd. 23 Oct 2002|p8.htm#i491|William Steven 'Steve' Spears|b. 30 Dec 1877\nd. 28 Apr 1948|p6.htm#i309|Lona Genear Mobbs|b. 16 Dec 1882\nd. 23 Nov 1950|p6.htm#i310|Thomas P. Spears|b. 23 May 1849\nd. 23 May 1925|p3.htm#i235|Cynthia A. Drake|b. 14 Apr 1854\nd. 13 Aug 1919|p4.htm#i264|John S. Mobbs|b. 22 Oct 1857\nd. 5 Mar 1942|p7.htm#i483|Leonardis M. 'Lea' Carrington|b. 21 Feb 1864\nd. 3 Nov 1893|p7.htm#i482|
Father*William Steven 'Steve' Spears b. 30 Dec 1877, d. 28 Apr 1948
Mother*Lona Genear Mobbs b. 16 Dec 1882, d. 23 Nov 1950
Last Edited19 Dec 2018
     Guylis Pauline Spears was born on 20 June 1914 at Greenbrier Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas. She married Orville Oliver Price Sr., son of William Wesley Price and Naomi Webb, on 21 September 1929 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Guylis Pauline Spears married James 'Jim' Landis, son of George Marsh Landis and Margaret T. (?), after 1932. Guylis Pauline Spears married Woodrow Pratt after 1935. Guylis Pauline Spears married Maynard E. McPherson before 1999. Guylis Pauline Spears died on 23 October 2002 at Laurel, Prince George's County, Maryland, at age 88. She was buried after 23 October 2002 at Maryland.

Family

Orville Oliver Price Sr. b. 7 Apr 1907, d. 2 Jul 1985
Child

Lois T. 'Lou' Spears1

M, b. 28 February 1923, d. 16 April 2009
Lois T. 'Lou' Spears|b. 28 Feb 1923\nd. 16 Apr 2009|p8.htm#i493|William Steven 'Steve' Spears|b. 30 Dec 1877\nd. 28 Apr 1948|p6.htm#i309|Lona Genear Mobbs|b. 16 Dec 1882\nd. 23 Nov 1950|p6.htm#i310|Thomas P. Spears|b. 23 May 1849\nd. 23 May 1925|p3.htm#i235|Cynthia A. Drake|b. 14 Apr 1854\nd. 13 Aug 1919|p4.htm#i264|John S. Mobbs|b. 22 Oct 1857\nd. 5 Mar 1942|p7.htm#i483|Leonardis M. 'Lea' Carrington|b. 21 Feb 1864\nd. 3 Nov 1893|p7.htm#i482|
Father*William Steven 'Steve' Spears b. 30 Dec 1877, d. 28 Apr 1948
Mother*Lona Genear Mobbs b. 16 Dec 1882, d. 23 Nov 1950
Last Edited26 Sep 2011
     Lois T. 'Lou' Spears was born on 28 February 1923 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Marie (?) circa 1943. Lois T. 'Lou' Spears married Barbara Mackey in 1977. Lois T. 'Lou' Spears died on 16 April 2009 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Ranson, Jefferson County, West Virginia, at age 86; I have transcribed obituary. See obituary. He was buried on 20 April 2009 at Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia.

Citations

  1. Research indicates Lois may have changed his name to Louis. His brother, William Louis, died very young, and perhaps Lois preferred the name Louis to Lois. The Social Security death index and his obituary have the name Louis T. Spears.

William Alexander Banister

M, b. 1863
Last Edited23 Aug 2006
     William Alexander Banister was born in 1863 at Mississippi. He married Amanda Minerva Tucker in 1889.

Family

Amanda Minerva Tucker b. 1868
Child

Amanda Minerva Tucker

F, b. 1868
Last Edited23 Aug 2006
     Amanda Minerva Tucker was born in 1868 at Georgia. She married William Alexander Banister in 1889.

Family

William Alexander Banister b. 1863
Child

Freda Marine Banister

F, b. 20 November 1925, d. 21 July 1996
Freda Marine Banister|b. 20 Nov 1925\nd. 21 Jul 1996|p8.htm#i496|John William 'Willie' Banister|b. 21 Sep 1903\nd. 16 Oct 1975|p7.htm#i485|Zada Alma Spears|b. 7 May 1906\nd. 8 Apr 1986|p7.htm#i484|William A. Banister|b. 1863|p8.htm#i494|Amanda M. Tucker|b. 1868|p8.htm#i495|William Steven 'Steve' Spears|b. 30 Dec 1877\nd. 28 Apr 1948|p6.htm#i309|Lona G. Mobbs|b. 16 Dec 1882\nd. 23 Nov 1950|p6.htm#i310|
Father*John William 'Willie' Banister b. 21 Sep 1903, d. 16 Oct 1975
Mother*Zada Alma Spears b. 7 May 1906, d. 8 Apr 1986
Last Edited13 Nov 2004
     Freda Marine Banister was born on 20 November 1925 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. She married Marvin Lawrence 'Buddy' Houston, son of Lawrence Elmer 'Doc' Houston and Gladys Grace Free Holbrooks, on 19 May 1944 at Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas. Freda Marine Banister died on 21 July 1996 at Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas, at age 70.

Marvin Lawrence 'Buddy' Houston

M, b. 29 January 1926, d. 6 November 1994
Marvin Lawrence 'Buddy' Houston|b. 29 Jan 1926\nd. 6 Nov 1994|p8.htm#i497|Lawrence Elmer 'Doc' Houston|||Gladys Grace Free Holbrooks|||||||||||||||
Father*Lawrence Elmer 'Doc' Houston
Mother*Gladys Grace Free Holbrooks
Last Edited13 Nov 2004
     Marvin Lawrence 'Buddy' Houston was born on 29 January 1926 at Howell (Bulltown), Woodruff County, Arkansas. He married Freda Marine Banister, daughter of John William 'Willie' Banister and Zada Alma Spears, on 19 May 1944 at Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas. Marvin Lawrence 'Buddy' Houston died on 6 November 1994 at Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas, at age 68. He was buried after 6 November 1994 at Forrest Park Cemetery, Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas.
     Marvin Lawrence 'Buddy' Houston served in WWII in the US Navy, serving in the Pacific.

Bobby Gene Banister M.D.

M, b. 24 January 1932, d. 8 July 1989
Bobby Gene Banister M.D.|b. 24 Jan 1932\nd. 8 Jul 1989|p8.htm#i498|John William 'Willie' Banister|b. 21 Sep 1903\nd. 16 Oct 1975|p7.htm#i485|Zada Alma Spears|b. 7 May 1906\nd. 8 Apr 1986|p7.htm#i484|William A. Banister|b. 1863|p8.htm#i494|Amanda M. Tucker|b. 1868|p8.htm#i495|William Steven 'Steve' Spears|b. 30 Dec 1877\nd. 28 Apr 1948|p6.htm#i309|Lona G. Mobbs|b. 16 Dec 1882\nd. 23 Nov 1950|p6.htm#i310|
Father*John William 'Willie' Banister b. 21 Sep 1903, d. 16 Oct 1975
Mother*Zada Alma Spears b. 7 May 1906, d. 8 Apr 1986
Last Edited23 Aug 2006
     Bobby Gene Banister M.D. was born on 24 January 1932 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Janis Gladene Purtle on 25 August 1957 at Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas. Bobby Gene Banister M.D. died on 8 July 1989 at Faulkner County, Arkansas, at age 57. He was buried after 8 July 1989 at Faulkner County, Arkansas.
     Bobby Gene Banister M.D. practiced medicine in Conway Arkansas until his death.

Daniel Dean Spears

M, b. 29 April 1925, d. 18 June 2010
Daniel Dean Spears|b. 29 Apr 1925\nd. 18 Jun 2010|p8.htm#i513|Samuel Virgil Spears|b. 11 Nov 1898\nd. 1 Jun 1969|p7.htm#i463|Mary Ruth Ward|b. 15 Aug 1900\nd. 10 Mar 1987|p7.htm#i466|Thomas P. Spears|b. 23 May 1849\nd. 23 May 1925|p3.htm#i235|Cynthia A. Drake|b. 14 Apr 1854\nd. 13 Aug 1919|p4.htm#i264|Daniel N. Ward|b. 2 Jul 1879\nd. 15 Sep 1967|p75.htm#i5673|Nancy Ollie 'Nannie' Henson|b. 1883|p75.htm#i5674|
Father*Samuel Virgil Spears b. 11 Nov 1898, d. 1 Jun 1969
Mother*Mary Ruth Ward b. 15 Aug 1900, d. 10 Mar 1987
Last Edited11 May 2012
     Daniel Dean Spears was born on 29 April 1925 at Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Erma Lavonne Hutto on 10 July 1945 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Daniel Dean Spears died on 18 June 2010 at Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, at age 85; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 21 June 2010 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

Family

Erma Lavonne Hutto
Child

Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs

M, b. 16 October 1898, d. 11 May 1956
Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs|b. 16 Oct 1898\nd. 11 May 1956|p8.htm#i515|Jim Mobbs|b. 1864|p86.htm#i6459|Matilda (?)|b. 1872|p86.htm#i6460|||||||||||||
Father*Jim Mobbs b. 1864
Mother*Matilda (?) b. 1872
Last Edited14 Feb 2012
     Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs was born on 16 October 1898 at Louisiana; World War I registration card has October 26, 1898 as date of birth. He married Pearl Estelle Spears, daughter of William Steven 'Steve' Spears and Lona Genear Mobbs, on 20 November 1918 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs died on 11 May 1956 at age 57. He was buried after 11 May 1956 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of double marker with Pearl.
     Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at E.D.23-20; S.D.6; Sheet 2 B, Hardin Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas; is age 32, married to Pearl and he is farming. Two children are with them. They live near Jim & Jenny Cotton.

Family

Pearl Estelle Spears b. 28 Feb 1903, d. 25 Aug 1994
Children

Stanley Hanford Shumate

M, b. 8 March 1898, d. 29 August 1993
Stanley Hanford Shumate|b. 8 Mar 1898\nd. 29 Aug 1993|p8.htm#i516|Marion Melton Shumate|b. 26 Jul 1861\nd. 9 May 1944|p79.htm#i6014|Nancy Ellen Smith|b. 30 Jun 1866\nd. 29 Apr 1945|p79.htm#i6015|||||||||||||
Father*Marion Melton Shumate b. 26 Jul 1861, d. 9 May 1944
Mother*Nancy Ellen Smith b. 30 Jun 1866, d. 29 Apr 1945
Last Edited22 Apr 2012
     Stanley Hanford Shumate was born on 8 March 1898. He married Zella A. McNew, daughter of William Henry McNew and Arah Elizabeth Johnson, on 12 July 1919 at Faulkner County, Arkansas. Stanley Hanford Shumate married Pearl Estelle Spears, daughter of William Steven 'Steve' Spears and Lona Genear Mobbs, after 1956. Stanley Hanford Shumate died on 29 August 1993 at age 95. He was buried after 29 August 1993 at McNew Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have picture of military marker and double marker with his first wife, Zella.
     Stanley Hanford Shumate appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 at S.D.8; E.D.23-13; Sheet; 13 A, California Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas; is age 42, married to Zella, and he is farming. Five children are with them. They live near Stanley's parents.

Rupert Emmitt Mobbs

M, b. 24 February 1921, d. 24 October 2011
Rupert Emmitt Mobbs|b. 24 Feb 1921\nd. 24 Oct 2011|p8.htm#i517|Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs|b. 16 Oct 1898\nd. 11 May 1956|p8.htm#i515|Pearl Estelle Spears|b. 28 Feb 1903\nd. 25 Aug 1994|p8.htm#i487|Jim Mobbs|b. 1864|p86.htm#i6459|Matilda (?)|b. 1872|p86.htm#i6460|William Steven 'Steve' Spears|b. 30 Dec 1877\nd. 28 Apr 1948|p6.htm#i309|Lona G. Mobbs|b. 16 Dec 1882\nd. 23 Nov 1950|p6.htm#i310|
Father*Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs b. 16 Oct 1898, d. 11 May 1956
Mother*Pearl Estelle Spears b. 28 Feb 1903, d. 25 Aug 1994
Last Edited15 Feb 2012
     Rupert Emmitt Mobbs was born on 24 February 1921. He married Glenna Dean Brock on 7 June 1943 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Rupert Emmitt Mobbs married Betty Lou King, daughter of Elton Leonard King and Margaret Clemmer, after 1945. Rupert Emmitt Mobbs died on 24 October 2011 at age 90; was living in Maryland, at the time of his death. I have transcribed obituary. He was buried on 1 November 2011 at Thorn Cemetery, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Harold Dean Mobbs

M, b. 7 May 1923, d. 3 April 1995
Harold Dean Mobbs|b. 7 May 1923\nd. 3 Apr 1995|p8.htm#i518|Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs|b. 16 Oct 1898\nd. 11 May 1956|p8.htm#i515|Pearl Estelle Spears|b. 28 Feb 1903\nd. 25 Aug 1994|p8.htm#i487|Jim Mobbs|b. 1864|p86.htm#i6459|Matilda (?)|b. 1872|p86.htm#i6460|William Steven 'Steve' Spears|b. 30 Dec 1877\nd. 28 Apr 1948|p6.htm#i309|Lona G. Mobbs|b. 16 Dec 1882\nd. 23 Nov 1950|p6.htm#i310|
Father*Wilford 'Sonny' Mobbs b. 16 Oct 1898, d. 11 May 1956
Mother*Pearl Estelle Spears b. 28 Feb 1903, d. 25 Aug 1994
Last Edited14 Feb 2012
     Harold Dean Mobbs was born on 7 May 1923 at Arkansas. He died on 3 April 1995 at age 71; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia.

Ralph John Fielder

M, b. 4 August 1908, d. 23 June 1941
Ralph John Fielder|b. 4 Aug 1908\nd. 23 Jun 1941|p8.htm#i519|Oscar Fielder|b. 16 Jan 1888\nd. 21 Dec 1974|p101.htm#i7373|Etta D. Glover|b. 17 Aug 1892\nd. 28 Dec 1980|p101.htm#i7374|||||||||||||
Father*Oscar Fielder b. 16 Jan 1888, d. 21 Dec 1974
Mother*Etta D. Glover b. 17 Aug 1892, d. 28 Dec 1980
Last Edited2 May 2020
     Ralph John Fielder was born on 4 August 1908 at Arkansas. He married Olga Edith Spears, daughter of William Steven 'Steve' Spears and Lona Genear Mobbs, on 24 December 1926 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Ralph John Fielder died on 23 June 1941 at Arkansas at age 32. He was buried after 23 June 1941 at Copperas Springs Cemetery, Guy, Faulkner County, Arkansas.
     Ralph John Fielder appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at E.D.23-12; S.D.6; Sheet 5 B & 6 A, California Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas; is age 21, married to Olga, and he is farming. They live alone. He appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at S.D.8; E.D.23-13; Sheet 3 B, California Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas; is age 31, married to Olga, and he is farming. One daughter, Annadell, is with them. They live near Tom and Ollie Spears.

Orville Oliver Price Sr.1

M, b. 7 April 1907, d. 2 July 1985
Orville Oliver Price Sr.|b. 7 Apr 1907\nd. 2 Jul 1985|p8.htm#i530|William Wesley Price|b. c 1880|p21.htm#i1502|Naomi Webb|b. c 1884|p21.htm#i1503|||||||||||||
Father*William Wesley Price b. c 1880
Mother*Naomi Webb b. c 1884
Last Edited19 Dec 2018
     Orville Oliver Price Sr. was born on 7 April 1907 at Greenbrier Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Guylis Pauline Spears, daughter of William Steven 'Steve' Spears and Lona Genear Mobbs, on 21 September 1929 at Faulkner County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Orville Oliver Price Sr. died on 2 July 1985 at age 78.

Family

Guylis Pauline Spears b. 20 Jun 1914, d. 23 Oct 2002
Child

Citations

  1. According to the marriage license to Guylis, his name is spelled Arville.

James 'Jim' Landis

M, b. 1904
James 'Jim' Landis|b. 1904|p8.htm#i531|George Marsh Landis|b. 24 Jun 1874|p100.htm#i7344|Margaret T. (?)|b. 1880|p100.htm#i7345|||||||||||||
Father*George Marsh Landis b. 24 Jun 1874
Mother*Margaret T. (?) b. 1880
Last Edited19 Dec 2018
     James 'Jim' Landis was born in 1904 at Washington D.C. He married Guylis Pauline Spears, daughter of William Steven 'Steve' Spears and Lona Genear Mobbs, after 1932.
     James 'Jim' Landis appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at S.D.1; E.D.18-36; Sheet 6 B, Gorst Precinct, Kitsap County, Washington; is age 36, married to Pauline, and he is Chief Engineers Mate on the USS New Mexico. One son, Orville, age 9, is with them.

Maynard E. McPherson

M, b. 22 February 1908, d. 11 April 2000
Last Edited10 Feb 2012
     Maynard E. McPherson was born on 22 February 1908. He married Guylis Pauline Spears, daughter of William Steven 'Steve' Spears and Lona Genear Mobbs, before 1999. Maynard E. McPherson died on 11 April 2000 at age 92; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Cobb Island, Charles County, Maryland.
     Maynard E. McPherson fourth husband of Guylis Pauline Spears.

Orville Oliver 'Skip' Price Jr.1

M, b. 6 January 1931, d. 2 July 1985
Orville Oliver 'Skip' Price Jr.|b. 6 Jan 1931\nd. 2 Jul 1985|p8.htm#i534|Orville Oliver Price Sr.|b. 7 Apr 1907\nd. 2 Jul 1985|p8.htm#i530|Guylis Pauline Spears|b. 20 Jun 1914\nd. 23 Oct 2002|p8.htm#i491|William W. Price|b. c 1880|p21.htm#i1502|Naomi Webb|b. c 1884|p21.htm#i1503|William Steven 'Steve' Spears|b. 30 Dec 1877\nd. 28 Apr 1948|p6.htm#i309|Lona G. Mobbs|b. 16 Dec 1882\nd. 23 Nov 1950|p6.htm#i310|
Father*Orville Oliver Price Sr. b. 7 Apr 1907, d. 2 Jul 1985
Mother*Guylis Pauline Spears b. 20 Jun 1914, d. 23 Oct 2002
Last Edited19 Dec 2018
     Orville Oliver 'Skip' Price Jr. was born on 6 January 1931 at Greenbrier Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas. He married Lillian Sylva Decker before 1948. Orville Oliver 'Skip' Price Jr. married Margaret Irene Shipp before 1963. Orville Oliver 'Skip' Price Jr. died on 2 July 1985 at St. Petersburg, Pinella County, Florida, at age 54. He was buried after 2 July 1985 at Veteran's, Cheltenham, Prince George's County, Maryland.
     On after 1933 his name was legally changed to Orville Oliver 'Skip' Landis.

Citations

  1. I have been told by a direct descendant of Orville, that after Guylis Pauline married Jim Landis, Orville was adopted by Jim. At that time, Orville became Orville Oliver Landis, also known as Skip Landis. According to this source, all military and career documents referring to Orville reflect that his legal name is Orville Oliver Landis.

Canzada 'Canzady' Duncan1

F, b. 2 February 1840, d. 18 September 1876
Last Edited14 Nov 2013
     Canzada 'Canzady' Duncan was born on 2 February 1840 at Arkansas. She married Dickson Dudley Spears, son of John Thomas Spears and Agness White, before 1865 at Arkansas. Canzada 'Canzady' Duncan died on 18 September 1876 at age 36. She was buried after 18 September 1876 at Sandhill Cemetery, Yardelle, Newton County, Arkansas; I have picture of grave marker.

Family

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

Citations

  1. I do not know the correct spelling of Canzada's given name. Some researchers have spelled it with a 'K'. Her grave marker has the name "Canzady".

Silva 'Sally Ann' (?)1

F, b. November 1853
Last Edited1 Jan 2014
     Silva 'Sally Ann' (?) was born in November 1853 at Arkansas. She married (?) Newman before 1872. Silva 'Sally Ann' (?) married Dickson Dudley Spears, son of John Thomas Spears and Agness White, on 7 October 1877 at Newton County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license.

Family

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

Citations

  1. I have not documented the surname or even the actual given name for Silva. One source has the surname Risener, but I am researching further. Her given name in the marriage record to Dickson, appears to be Sylvania.

Francis E. Spears1

F, b. circa 1866
Francis E. Spears|b. c 1866|p8.htm#i557|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 Edited21 Jul 2007
     Francis E. Spears was born circa 1866 at Arkansas.

Citations

  1. Frances may have married J. R. Hickman, 02 March 1895, in Boone County, Arkansas. I have no documentation of this, nor have I been able to find them in a census.

Susan Caroline Spears

F, b. 4 December 1867, d. 13 January 1957
Susan Caroline Spears|b. 4 Dec 1867\nd. 13 Jan 1957|p8.htm#i559|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 Edited12 Jul 2016
     Susan Caroline Spears was born on 4 December 1867 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. She married Freemont Owens circa 1897. Susan Caroline Spears died on 13 January 1957 at Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, at age 89. She was buried after 13 January 1957 at Fairfield Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.
     As of 4 December 1867, Susan Caroline Spears was also known as Susan Catherine Spears.

Clara S. Spears

F, b. 18 November 1869, d. 2 June 1944
Clara S. Spears|b. 18 Nov 1869\nd. 2 Jun 1944|p8.htm#i560|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 Edited28 Aug 2010
     Clara S. Spears was born on 18 November 1869 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. She married John W. Twist in 1889. Clara S. Spears married (?) Jones before 1920. Clara S. Spears married (?) Creed after 2 February 1920. Clara S. Spears died on 2 June 1944 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, at age 74; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 4 June 1944 at Ross-Mayes Cemetery, Salina (east of), Mayes County, Oklahoma; She was exhumed from another cemetery that is now under Lake Hudson. I have picture of grave marker.
     Clara S. Spears appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at S.D. 3; E.D. 16; Sheet 10 B, Moodys, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; is age 42, widowed and is not working. She has had 11 children, all are living. 7 children are with her. All the children are listed as Indian. She appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 at S.D.1; E.D.56; Sheet 15 A, Pryor City, Mayes County, Oklahoma; is age 51, listed as 'Clara Jones' widowed, and is working as a domestic in a home. Three children are with her.

Family

John W. Twist b. Aug 1861, d. c 1907
Children

Felix Alexander Spears

M, b. 29 November 1872, d. circa 1911
Felix Alexander Spears|b. 29 Nov 1872\nd. c 1911|p8.htm#i561|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 Edited12 Dec 2013
     Felix Alexander Spears was born on 29 November 1872 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. He married Florence Lucinda Jones, daughter of H. C. Jones, in 1898. Felix Alexander Spears died circa 1911 at Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. He was buried circa 1911 at Park Hill Cemetery, Park Hill, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.
     Felix Alexander 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 38, has been married 12 years to Florence, and he is working as a wood chopper at a flooring mill. Florence has had 4 children, all are living. Martin Weber, age 19, a nephew is with them. They live near Daniel Spears, and his family.

Family

Florence Lucinda Jones b. 17 Apr 1880, d. 30 Sep 1931
Children

Florence Lucinda Jones1

F, b. 17 April 1880, d. 30 September 1931
Florence Lucinda Jones|b. 17 Apr 1880\nd. 30 Sep 1931|p8.htm#i562|H. C. Jones||||||||||||||||||
Father*H. C. Jones
Last Edited4 Jan 2014
     Florence Lucinda Jones was born on 17 April 1880 at Dutch Mills, Washington County, Arkansas. She married Felix Alexander Spears, son of Dickson Dudley Spears and Canzada 'Canzady' Duncan, in 1898. Florence Lucinda Jones married Ellis O. Slinger, son of Levi Slinger and Louisa Terry, on 8 October 1912 at Washington County, Arkansas; I have copy of marriage license. Florence Lucinda Jones died on 30 September 1931 at Washington County, Arkansas, at age 51. She was buried in October 1931 at Dutch Mills Cemetery, Dutch Mills, Washington County, Arkansas.
     Florence Lucinda Jones appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at S.D.3; E.D.139; Sheet 6 B, Dutch Mills Township, Washington County, Arkansas; is age 39, now married to Ellis O. Slinger, age 45. Three 'Slinger' children and four 'Spears' children are with them. If the Slinger children are Florence's, then she and Ellis have probably been married at least 7 years. She appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at E.D.72-8; S.D.1; Sheet 1 B, Dutch Mills Township, Washington County, Arkansas; is age 49, widowed, and she is farming. With her are daughter, Mariam, age 20, also widowed, five 'Slinger' children and a grandson, Robert H. Spears, age 3 years and 1 month.

Family 1

Felix Alexander Spears b. 29 Nov 1872, d. c 1911
Children

Family 2

Ellis O. Slinger b. 22 Dec 1874, d. 7 Jan 1954
Children

Citations

  1. Even though Florence is listed as widowed in the 1930 census, research indicates she and Ellis Slinger were probably divorced, or at least didn't remain together.

Laura Ann Spears

F, b. 9 March 1873, d. 18 July 1937
Laura Ann Spears|b. 9 Mar 1873\nd. 18 Jul 1937|p8.htm#i563|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 Edited26 Feb 2010
     Laura Ann Spears was born on 9 March 1873 at Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas. She married Joel Jackson Morton Jr., son of Joel Jackson Morton Sr. and Cynthia Ann Langley, on 13 April 1890 at Going Snake District, Adair County, Indian Territory. Laura Ann Spears married William Mansfield Tweedy before 1920. Laura Ann Spears married Jim Harkness before 1930. Laura Ann Spears died on 18 July 1937 at University Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 64; of a cerebral hemorrhage. She was buried after 18 July 1937 at Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
     Laura Ann Spears appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at S.D.2; E.D.154; Sheet 8 B, McKey Township, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; is age 46, married to William M. Tweedy and William is farming. Four of Laura's children are with them.

Family

Joel Jackson Morton Jr. b. 14 Feb 1852, d. 9 Mar 1912
Children
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