Flora Maude Price
F, #151082, b. about 1867, d. 14 April 1950
Biography
Flora Maude Price was born about 1867 in Hamilton Co., OH; daughter of John and Mary (McGrew) Price of Symmes Townshp, Hamilton County, Ohio. She married
Charles L. Sellers, son of
Albert Sellers and
Charity Kirkpatrick, on 1 December 1885 in Fayette Co., OH. Flora Maude Price died on 14 April 1950 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH. She was buried in April 1950 in Ashland Cemetery, Ashland, Ashland Co., OH, Findagrave #57982556.
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Elizabeth Pauline Sellers1
F, #151083, b. 22 March 1892, d. February 1983
Parents
Biography
Elizabeth Pauline Sellers was born on 22 March 1892 in Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH.
1 She died in February 1983.
Note: Pauline obtained a U.S. passport in 1924 in support of a trip to British Isles, France, Italy, Austria, and Switzlerland. Occupation: Public school teacher in 1940 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.
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Citations
- [S1826] London, Dist. 0069, sheet 9B, Dwelling 214, Family 235, 1900 Federal Census, Madison County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1299; FHL #1241299.
Charles Wilbur Sellers1
M, #151084, b. 12 February 1888, d. 21 January 1972
Parents
Biography
Charles Wilbur Sellers was born on 12 February 1888 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, WW I draft registration.
1 He married
Lucille Jardine on 18 August 1921 in Manhattan, New York Co., NY. He died on 21 January 1972.
Charles Wilbur Sellers lived on 12 June 1900 in London, Madison Co., OH.
1 He lived in 1917 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. He began military service on 14 May 1919 WW I service, Army.
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Citations
- [S1826] London, Dist. 0069, sheet 9B, Dwelling 214, Family 235, 1900 Federal Census, Madison County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1299; FHL #1241299.
Lucille Jardine
F, #151085, b. 4 December 1890, d. 31 October 1972
Biography
Lucille Jardine was born on 4 December 1890 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH; daughter of John and Susanna (Mason) Jardine, immigrants from Liverpool, England.
1 She married
Charles Wilbur Sellers, son of
Charles L. Sellers and
Flora Maude Price, on 18 August 1921 in Manhattan, New York Co., NY. Lucille Jardine died on 31 October 1972 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. She was buried in November 1972 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Findagrave #78155959.
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Citations
- [S435] Cleveland Ward 9, Dist. 0081, sheet 17B, Dwelling 312, Family 371, 1900 Federal Census, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Rolls 1252 - 1261; FHL #1241252 - 61.
Jean Louise Hoar
F, #151086, b. 27 February 1926, d. 17 October 2007
Biography
Jean Louise Hoar was born on 27 February 1926 in Denver, Denver Co., CO; daughter of Francis Hoar and Norma Joralemon. She married
Henry LaBaron Giesler, son of
Henry LaBaron Giesler and
Virginia Belle Edie, on 9 February 1948 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO; Jean had several additional marriages after her marriage with Henry Giesler. Jean Louise Hoar and
Henry LaBaron Giesler were divorced before June 1952. She died on 17 October 2007 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS,
Obituary -- The Kansas City Star; Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 19 OCT 2007; Page 19 (Newspapers.com):
JEAN LOUISE SPENCE
Jean Louise Spence, 81, passed away October 17, 2007.? ? Private services.? ? She is survived by three children, Thomas Giesler, Mary Stubblefield, and Chris LeJeune.? ? Arr.: McGilley & Frey Funeral Home, (913) 782-0582.
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Mary Louise Giesler
F, #151087, b. 7 November 1948, d. 1 February 2015
Parents
Family: Bruce Franklyn Talmage (b. 9 September 1948, d. 9 March 2007)
| Daughter | Kristy Talmage |
| Son | Glenn Brian Talmage |
| Daughter | Tanya Elizabeth Talmage |
Biography
Mary Louise Giesler was born on 7 November 1948 in Colorado. She married
Bruce Franklyn Talmage before 1977. She married Lee Eugene Stubblefield, Jr., before 2011; Lee was previously married to Linda Sue Barr in 1969. She died on 1 February 2015 in Centennial, Arapahoe Co., CO,
Obituary -- Website: https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/19548757/Mary-Louise-Stubblefield
Mary Louise Stubblefield
Centennial, Colorado
November 7, 1948 - February 1, 2015
Survived by two daughters Kristy Thompson & Tanya Roach and one son Glenn Talmage; Husband Lee Stubblefield; sister of Tom, Christine and Mertie; grandmother of Alysia, Isayah, Caiden, Ashton, Tristian, Zachary, Austin, Sequoia and Juniper; mother-in-law of Shane.
Services will be held at Arvada United Methodist Church on Saturday February 7th at 11:00 am. There will be a pot luck following the service, please bring a side dish.
Mary Louise Giesler lived in 1977 in Aurora, Arapahoe Co., CO. She lived in 1981 in Centennial, Arapahoe Co., CO. She lived in 1992 in Littleton, CO. She lived in 2000 in Aurora, Arapahoe Co., CO. She lived in 2002 in Centennial, Arapahoe Co., CO. She lived in 2011 in Lakewood, Jefferson Co., CO.
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Bruce Franklyn Talmage
M, #151088, b. 9 September 1948, d. 9 March 2007
Family: Mary Louise Giesler (b. 7 November 1948, d. 1 February 2015)
| Daughter | Kristy Talmage |
| Son | Glenn Brian Talmage |
| Daughter | Tanya Elizabeth Talmage |
Biography
Bruce Franklyn Talmage was born on 9 September 1948 in Orange, Essex Co., NJ; per SS Applications and Claims Index. Other public records show the month as October. Son of Franklyn Foster and Mona (Horton) Talmage. He married
Mary Louise Giesler, daughter of
Henry LaBaron Giesler and
Jean Louise Hoar, before 1977. Bruce Franklyn Talmage died on 9 March 2007.
Bruce Franklyn Talmage lived in 1950 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. He began military service on 5 April 1966 Vietnam War service, U.S. Army, enlisted, discharged 14 FEB 1967. He lived in 1979 in Denver, CO. He lived between 1985 and 2000 in Littleton, CO.
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Ralph William Welch
M, #151090, b. 13 April 1894, d. 27 June 1965
Biography
Ralph William Welch was born on 13 April 1894 in Leeds, Linn Co., IA; son of William and Anne (Kuhns) Welch. He married
Ethel Grace Giesler, daughter of
John Daniel Giesler and
Martha Isabelle Goodier, on 24 August 1914 in Colorado; license issue 14 AUG. Ralph William Welch married
Mary Lucille Burns before 1926; Ralph and Mary were listed together in the 1926 Denver city directory (Ancestry.com). Mary was first married to Daniel Leo Gordon (1885-1918) on 28 NOV 1907 at Polk County, Iowa, and had children William, Gerald, Daniel, Hazel, and Mary Gordon. He died on 27 June 1965 in Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR. He was buried in 1965 in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., CO, Findagrave #223834317.
Ralph William Welch lived in 1900 in Harrison, Chautauqua Co., KS. He lived in 1910 in Otis, Washington Co., CO. He lived in 1920 in Gault, Washington Co., CO. Occupation: Colorado, Steelworks Employment Records, 1887-1979; for Ralph William Welch; 1942; (Ancestry. in 1942.
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Leroy LaBaron Welch
M, #151091, b. 17 January 1916, d. 10 November 1980
Parents
Biography
Leroy LaBaron Welch was born on 17 January 1916 in Johnstown, Weld Co., CO. He married
Doris Louise Rixey on 11 July 1940. He died on 10 November 1980 in VA Hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI,
Obituary -- The La Crosse Tribune; La Crosse, Wisconsin; Wednesday, 12 NOV 1980; Page 18 (Newspapers.com):
Leroy L. Welch
TOMAH, Wis.-- Leroy L. Welch, 64, of 802 Aspen Lane, died Monday, Nov. 10, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Madison.
He was born on Jan. 17, 1916, in Johnstown, Colo., to Ralph and Ethel (Giesler) Welch. He married Doris Louise Rixey on July 11, 1940.
He was a retired Army major, and a service officer for the American Red Cross in Monroe County. He was a member of the Tomah Lions Club, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars-Curtiss McNutt Post 1382 and Tomah American Legion Post 201.
Survivors are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Dan (Cheryl) Frantz of Tomah; two sons, Ronald of Yabacoa, Puerto Rico, and William of Tomah; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Isabelle Knight (Verner) of Englewood, Colo.; one brother, Harold of San Francisco, Calif.; and one stepbrother. Raymond Gordon of Clovis, N.M.? ?
Private family services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the White Funeral Home, Tomah. The Rev. Arthur Paltridge will officiate and burial will be in Oak Grove Memorial Garden Cemetery, Tomah.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
He was buried in November 1980 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Tomah, Monroe Co., WI, Findagrave #104374168.
Leroy LaBaron Welch lived on 27 April 1950 in 3725 Cedar Drive, Baltimore, MD.
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Citations
- [S5615] ED 3-71, sheet 41, Household 433, 1950 Federal Census, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland. Microfilm Image, NARA NAID #43290879.
Doris Louise Rixey
F, #151092, b. 10 August 1921, d. 26 November 1985
Biography
Doris Louise Rixey was born on 10 August 1921 in Clayton, Union Co., NM; daughter of Jesse and Dora (Goodale) Rixey. She married
Leroy LaBaron Welch, son of
Ralph William Welch and
Ethel Grace Giesler, on 11 July 1940. Doris Louise Rixey died on 26 November 1985 in Sparta, Monroe Co., WI,
Obituary -- The La Crosse Tribune; La Crosse, Wisconsin; Thursday, 28 NOV 1985; Page 13 (Newspapers.com):
Doris Welch
TOMAH, Wis. - Doris "Louise" Welch, 64 , of Tomah, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, in St. Mary's Hospital, Sparta.
She was born Aug. 10, 1921, in Clayton, N.M., to Jesse and Doris (Goodale) Rixey.
She married Le Roy Welch on July 11, 1940. He died Nov. 10, 1980.
They had lived in Tomah for the past 30 years.
She was a longtime Avon representative and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Tomah.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald of Meyerton, South Africa, and William of Necedah; a daughter Cheryl Frantz of Tomah; four grandchildren; and a sister, Nadine Grellner of Kirkwood, Mo.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the White Funeral Home, Tomah. The Rev. Wesley Schirmer will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Memorial Garden Cemetery, Tomah.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 pm. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the services.
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William Labaron Welch
M, #151093, b. 13 September 1951, d. 12 December 2021
Parents
Family:
| Daughter | Barbara Ellen Welch+ |
| Daughter | Erica Dawn Welch+ |
Biography
William Labaron Welch was born on 13 September 1951 in Ft. George G. Meade Hospital, Baltimore, MD. He died on 12 December 2021 in Mauston, Juneau Co., WI,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
William "Bill" L. Welch, age 70, of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, Wisconsin. He was born September 13, 1951, to LeRoy and Doris "Louise" (Rixey) Welch at the Fort George G. Meade Military Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
He is survived by his daughters, Barbara Iwanowicz of Camp Douglas, WI; and Erica Voigt of Wolf Point, Montana; his grandchildren, Matthew Iwanowicz, Bryant Welch, Beth Voigt, and Emma Voigt; his sister, Cheryl Frantz of Tomah; brother, Ronald (Mary) Welch; along with 3 nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Doris "Louise" Welch, infant sister, Sherynn Welch; infant brother, LeRoy L. Welch Jr.; son-in-law, Todd Voigt; and his brother-in-law, Daniel Frantz.
Graveside Services will be held Wednesday December 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Tomah. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements.
He was buried in December 2021 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Tomah, Monroe Co., WI, Findagrave #234896713.
William Labaron Welch lived in 1980 in Tomah, Monroe Co., WI. He lived in 1985 in Necedah, Juneau Co., WI.
Note: The identity of the mother of William's two daughters is unknown. He married Linda Lu Sheely on 24 NOV 1988 in Juneau County, WI. She appears to have been born Linda Lu Mattara, daughter of Hugo and Rose (Spagnola) Mattara.
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Mary Catherine Edwards1
F, #151094, b. 9 November 1849, d. 19 July 1927
Biography
Mary Catherine Edwards was born on 9 November 1849 in Virginia.
1 She married
Dr. David Alexander Giesler, son of
David Giesler and
Nancy M. Gross, about 1876.
1 Mary Catherine Edwards died on 19 July 1927 in Navarro Co., TX,
Obituary – Corsicana Daily Sun, Corsicana, Texas; Tuesday, 19 JUL 1927, page 3 (Newspapers.com):
MRS. KATE GIESLER DIED TUESDAY NOON;
FUNERAL IN TEMPLE
_____________________
Mrs. Kate Giesler, aged 78 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. M. Whitten, 417 West First avenue, Tuesday noon and the remains will be forwarded to Temple, her old home, for interment. The funeral services will be held at Temple Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock with interment there.
She was the last charter member of the First Christian church at Temple. Mrs. Geisler (sic) was born in Virginia but has resided in Texas for half a century, living at Temple for many years. She, with her husband, Dr. D. A. Geisler (sic), have made their home here since September.
Surviving are her husband, four daughters, Mrs. R. M. Wynne, Bay City; Mrs. R. M. Whitten, Corsicana; Mrs. Joe T. Bonner, Temple; Mrs. Benton McMillan, Zavalla; one son, G. B. Giesler, Temple; 10 grandchildren and other relatives.
Mrs. Giesler had been an invalid for two years.
She was buried in July 1927 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, Bell Co., TX, Findagrave #31303600.
Mary Catherine Edwards was also known as "Kate" Edwards.
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Citations
- [S1957] Temple Ward 12, Dist. 0029, sheet 1B, Dwelling 363, Family 367, 1900 Federal Census, Bell County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1610; FHL #1241610.
- [S5607] Kimball, Dist. 014, page 470D, Dwelling 452, Family 460, 1880 Federal Census, Bosque County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1291; FHL #1255291.
Annie Louise Giesler1
F, #151095, b. 23 June 1877, d. 6 January 1971
Parents
Biography
Annie Louise Giesler was born on 23 June 1877 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
1 She married
Robert Marion Whitten about 1902.
2 She died on 6 January 1971 in Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX. She was buried in January 1971 in Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX, Findagrave #133762686.
Annie Louise Giesler lived on 27 April 1910 in I.O.O.F. Widows and Orphans Home, Justice Precinct 1, Navarro Co., TX.
2 She lived on 9 January 1920 in I.O.O.F. Widows and Orphans Home, Justice Precinct 1, Navarro Co., TX.
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Citations
- [S1957] Temple Ward 12, Dist. 0029, sheet 1B, Dwelling 363, Family 367, 1900 Federal Census, Bell County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1610; FHL #1241610.
- [S5609] Justice Precinct 1, Dist. 0078, sheet 4B, line 52, 1910 Federal Census, Navarro County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1580; FHL #1375593.
- [S5610] Justice Precinct 1, Dist. 0142, sheet 1B, line 56, 1920 Federal Census, Navarro County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1836; FHL #1821836.
Virginia Page Giesler1
F, #151096, b. 12 February 1879, d. 23 July 1959
Parents
Biography
Virginia Page Giesler was born on 12 February 1879 in Temple, Bell Co., TX.
1 She married
Robert Montgomery Wynne on 24 July 1902 in Bell Co., TX. She died on 23 July 1959 in Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX. She was buried in July 1959 in Cedarvale Bay City Cemetery, Bay City, Matagorda Co., TX, Findagrave #141314176.
Virginia Page Giesler lived on 14 June 1900 in 609 East Adams Avenue, Temple, Bell Co., TX. She lived on 22 April 1910 in Avenue F, Bay City, Matagorda Co., TX.
2 She lived on 16 January 1920 in Bay City, Matagorda Co., TX.
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Citations
- [S1957] Temple Ward 12, Dist. 0029, sheet 1B, Dwelling 363, Family 367, 1900 Federal Census, Bell County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1610; FHL #1241610.
- [S5611] Bay City, Justice Precinct 1, Dist. 0141, sheet 11B, Dwelling 194, Family 203, 1910 Federal Census, Matagorda County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1577; FHL #1375590.
- [S5612] Bay City, Dist. 0135, sheet 11B, Dwelling 203, Family 250, 1920 Federal Census, Matagorda County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1832; FHL #1821832.
Kate L. Giesler1
F, #151097, b. 7 December 1880, d. 24 November 1967
Parents
Biography
Kate L. Giesler was born on 7 December 1880 in Kopperl, Bosque Co., TX.
1 She married
Joseph Thomas Bonner on 2 July 1913 in Bell Co., TX; no children. She died on 24 November 1967 in Temple, Bell Co., TX. She was buried in November 1967 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, Bell Co., TX, Findagrave #83903028.
Kate L. Giesler lived on 20 April 1910 in 609 East Adams Avenue, Temple, Bell Co., TX.
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Citations
- [S1957] Temple Ward 12, Dist. 0029, sheet 1B, Dwelling 363, Family 367, 1900 Federal Census, Bell County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1610; FHL #1241610.
- [S1958] Temple Ward 2, Dist. 0020, sheet 4A, Dwelling 281, Family 299, 1910 Federal Census, Bell County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1530; FHL #1375543.
Lina Giesler1
F, #151098, b. 25 June 1887, d. 21 May 1963
Parents
Biography
Lina Giesler was born on 25 June 1887 in Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX.
1 She married
Benton A. McMillin on 27 December 1923 in Bell Co., TX; no children. She died on 21 May 1963. She was buried in May 1963 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, Bell Co., TX, Findagrave #166400958.
Lina Giesler lived on 20 April 1910 in 609 East Adams Avenue, Temple, Bell Co., TX.
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Citations
- [S1957] Temple Ward 12, Dist. 0029, sheet 1B, Dwelling 363, Family 367, 1900 Federal Census, Bell County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1610; FHL #1241610.
- [S1958] Temple Ward 2, Dist. 0020, sheet 4A, Dwelling 281, Family 299, 1910 Federal Census, Bell County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1530; FHL #1375543.
Garnett Edwards Giesler1
M, #151099, b. 24 June 1896, d. 30 September 1965
Parents
Biography
Garnett Edwards Giesler was born on 24 June 1896 in Temple, Bell Co., TX.
1 He married
Grace E. Leonard on 19 October 1915 in McLennan Co., TX; After Grace's death, Garnett remarried in 1940 to Mina Mae Woodrome. He died on 30 September 1965 in Temple, Bell Co., TX. He was buried in October 1965 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, Bell Co., TX, Findagrave #31303598.
Garnett Edwards Giesler lived on 20 April 1910 in 609 East Adams Avenue, Temple, Bell Co., TX.
2 He lived in 1942 in 905 North Fifth Street, Temple, Bell Co., TX.
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Citations
- [S1957] Temple Ward 12, Dist. 0029, sheet 1B, Dwelling 363, Family 367, 1900 Federal Census, Bell County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1610; FHL #1241610.
- [S1958] Temple Ward 2, Dist. 0020, sheet 4A, Dwelling 281, Family 299, 1910 Federal Census, Bell County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1530; FHL #1375543.
Robert Marion Whitten
M, #151100, b. 24 January 1873, d. 20 November 1941
Biography
Robert Marion Whitten lived on 27 April 1910 in I.O.O.F. Widows and Orphans Home, Justice Precinct 1, Navarro Co., TX.
2 He lived on 9 January 1920 in I.O.O.F. Widows and Orphans Home, Justice Precinct 1, Navarro Co., TX.
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Citations
- [S5609] Justice Precinct 1, Dist. 0078, sheet 4B, line 52, 1910 Federal Census, Navarro County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1580; FHL #1375593.
- [S5609] 1910 Federal Census, Navarro County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1580; FHL #1375593.
- [S5610] Justice Precinct 1, Dist. 0142, sheet 1B, line 51, 1920 Federal Census, Navarro County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1836; FHL #1821836.
Robert Edwards Whitten
M, #151101, b. 23 August 1903, d. 20 August 1979
Parents
Biography
Robert Edwards Whitten was born on 23 August 1903 in Temple, Bell Co., TX.
1 He married
Eva Elizabeth Cook on 16 December 1925 in Dallas Co., TX. He and
Eva Elizabeth Cook were divorced before October 1946. He married
Ruth Lillian Wendleton on 12 October 1946 in Dallas Co., TX. He died on 20 August 1979. He was buried in August 1979 in Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Findagrave #104130464.
Robert Edwards Whitten lived in 1942 in 5943 Mercedes Avenue, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. He lived on 7 April 1950 in 6324 Douglas Avenue, University Park, Dallas Co., TX.
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Citations
- [S5609] Justice Precinct 1, Dist. 0078, sheet 4B, line 53, 1910 Federal Census, Navarro County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1580; FHL #1375593.
- [S5608] University Park, ED 57-41B, sheet 75, Household 163, 1950 Federal Census, Dallas County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA NAID #43290879; Roll 2096.
Eva Elizabeth Cook
F, #151102, b. 4 August 1918, d. 23 March 1973
Biography
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Betty Jean Whitten
F, #151103, b. 28 December 1934, d. 2 February 2014
Parents
Family 2: Walter Frederick Fink
| Daughter | Elizabeth Kirsten Fink |
Biography
Betty Jean Whitten was born on 28 December 1934 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. She married
Lt. Jerry Dan Godwin. She married Walter Frederick Fink on 20 June 1962 in Dallas Co., TX; after Betty's death, Walter remarried to Darby B. Kethan in 2017, Dallas County. She died on 2 February 2014 in Colmesneil, Tyler Co., TX,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com Memorial #210536209):
Betty Jean (B.J.) Whitten Fink, 79, has gone home to be with her Lord. B.J. was born December 28, 1934 to Robert Edwards and Elizabeth Cook Whitten in Dallas, Texas. She died February 2, 2014, at her home on Lake Amanda in Colmesneil, Texas, surrounded by her family. B.J. is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Walter, son Jerry Dan Godwin, Jr., daughter Kirsten Hardmant and numerous nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Murdock in 2006; and her brother, Robert Edwards Whitten.
After graduating from Highland Park High School in 1953, in Dallas, she attended the University of Texas.
B.J., Walt and family moved to Concord, California, in 1968, where she dedicated her life to Jesus Christ. B.J. became an accomplished prize-winning artist, author, speaker, song writer, chaplain, prayer warrior, encourager and more. She wrote, produced and directed several Christian plays, which were well received at various churches in California and Texas. While on the speaking circuit of the Christian Women’s Clubs in Northern California, she ministered to many new Christians. She also started a neighborhood bible study that grew to more than 150 women that became a new chapter of Women’s Aglow International, a parachurch ministry.
After returning to Texas in 1979, B.J. and close friend, Elizabeth Brown, started a Women’s Aglow chapter in Dallas. Moving to Houston in 1983, she started a local group, ‘Christians in the Performing Arts’ and again she started a Women’s Aglow chapter there. B.J. was instrumental in the beginning of a new Christian musical drama based on the second chapter of Acts. This ministry grew into “Upper Room Ministries” which was presented nationally and internationally. As a minister ordained by Foundation Ministries to serve our Lord, she served as a Chaplain at the Woodville Health and Rehab. Her ‘Love and Laughter Publishing Co.’ produced a very helpful guide to prayer titled “Time With God.”
B.J. loved her comfortable home by Lake Amanda. Her talents are seen there, displayed and admired by her family and visitors. B.J. will be missed by all who knew her.
Services to celebrate her life will be at First Baptist Church, Woodville, Texas on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Visiting and fellowship at 10:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Widows and Orphans Hope Project, PO Box 291130, Kerrville, TX 78029 Services are under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Woodville.
Betty Jean Whitten was also known as "B.J." Whitten. She lived in 1973 in Concord, Contra Costa Co., CA.
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Lt. Jerry Dan Godwin
M, #151105, b. 10 August 1931, d. 6 June 1960
Biography
Lt. Jerry Dan Godwin was born on 10 August 1931 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX; son of James Basil and Elsie Mae (McCoy) Godwin. He married
Betty Jean Whitten, daughter of
Robert Edwards Whitten and
Eva Elizabeth Cook. Lt. Jerry Dan Godwin died on 6 June 1960 in Escambia Co., AL. He was buried in June 1960 in Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX, Findagrave #161677964.
Cause of death: Navy aircraft accident near Atmore, Alabama.
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Kimberly Joan Godwin
F, #151107, b. 31 December 1957, d. 21 July 2006
Parents
Biography
Kimberly Joan Godwin was born on 31 December 1957. She married
Weldon D. Phillips on 19 August 1980 in Dallas Co., TX. She and
Weldon D. Phillips were divorced on 31 August 1981 in Dallas Co., TX. She married Burnist Bertram Murdock on 13 August 1993 in Harris Co., TX; Burnist had other marriages including to Ramona M. Campbell on 16 JUL 1980 and Tabitha K. Penny on 28 JAN 2008. She died on 21 July 2006. She was buried in July 2006 in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Findagrave #82401132.
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Weldon D. Phillips
M, #151110, b. 26 August 1960, d. 1 June 2002
Biography
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