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     Calvin Fentress was born in February 1880 at Hardeman Co. (probably), TN.¹ He was the son of Judge James Fentress and Mary Tate Perkins.

     Catherine Fentress was also known as "Kate". She was born circa 1844 at Tennessee.² She was the daughter of David Fentress and Matilda Caroline Wendel.²

     David Fentress was born circa 1798 at North Carolina 1794 according to his Findagrave.com memorial.¹ He married Matilda Caroline Wendel, daughter of David Wendel and Sarah Hale Neilson, after 1828. Occupation: Lawyer in Bolivar, Tennessee in 1850.¹ David Fentress died on 11 January 1856 at Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN, Not in 1860 census. He was buried in January 1856 at Polk Cemetery, Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN, Findagrave #83154347.

     David Fentress was born in July 1873 at Hardeman Co. (probably), TN.¹ He was the son of Judge James Fentress and Mary Tate Perkins. David Fentress married Mabel (?) in 1900.¹

     David Fentress was born on 5 December 1833 at Hardeman Co., TN.¹ He was the son of David Fentress and Matilda Caroline Wendel.¹

     Note: Raised stock at San Saba, Texas, and had 10 children, according to web site of Margaret Nichol: http://genforum.genealogy.com/windle/messages/397.html

Nothing found in 1920 or 1930 census. (DLB 2009.) Dr. David Wendel Fentress was born in November 1888 at Hardeman or Shelby Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Francis Fentress and Mary Elizabeth Bradley.

     Elizabeth Fentress was born on 10 February 1871 at Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN.^1,2 She was the daughter of Francis Fentress and Elizabeth Neely. Elizabeth Fentress married William Charles McLeod, son of David McLeod and Margaret Ingles Sims, in 1890, Three children born, all living as of the 1910 census.³ Elizabeth Fentress lived on 21 April 1910 at 1905 State Street, New Orleans, Orleans Par., LA.³ She died on 20 September 1950 at Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, at age 79. She was buried in September 1950 at Polk Cemetery, Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN, Findagrave #100099997.

     Ethel Fentress was born in January 1882 at Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of Judge James Fentress and Mary Tate Perkins.

     Francis Fentress was born on 28 May 1840 at Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN.^1,2 He was the son of David Fentress and Matilda Caroline Wendel. Francis Fentress married Elizabeth Neely, daughter of Rufus Polk Neely and Elizabeth Lea, circa 1870. Francis Fentress married Mary Elizabeth Bradley, daughter of Robert Henry Bradley and Margaret Anne Perkins, circa 1881.² Francis Fentress died on 13 March 1911 at Tennessee at age 70. He was buried in March 1911 at Polk Cemetery, Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN, Findagrave #32558461.

     Francis Fentress was born circa 1874 at Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Francis Fentress and Elizabeth Neely.

     James Fentress was born in January 1871 at Hardeman Co. (probably), TN.¹ He was the son of Judge James Fentress and Mary Tate Perkins. James Fentress married Grace Louise Addeman, daughter of Joshua Melancthon Addeman and Louise Waterman Winsor, circa 1897.¹ James Fentress died on 28 March 1943 at Saratoga, Putnam Co., FL, at age 72.

     Judge James Fentress was born on 27 June 1837 at Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN.^1,2,3 He was the son of David Fentress and Matilda Caroline Wendel. Judge James Fentress married Mary Tate Perkins, daughter of Joseph Warren Perkins and Mary Ridgely Talbot, in August 1859, Ten children born, six living as of the 1900 census.^2,3 Judge James Fentress lived in July 1860 at Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN.² He lived on 24 August 1870 at Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN.⁴ He lived on 8 June 1880 at Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN.⁵ He lived on 9 June 1900 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.³ He died on 27 January 1903 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 65. He was buried in 1903 at Polk Cemetery, Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN.

     Louisa Fentress was born circa 1879 at Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Fentress and Elizabeth Neely.

     Margaret Fentress was born in 1886.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Fentress and Mary Elizabeth Bradley.

     Mary Warren Fentress was born circa 1861 at Hardeman Co. (probably), TN.¹ She was the daughter of Judge James Fentress and Mary Tate Perkins.

     Matilda Fentress was born on 11 January 1865 at Hardeman Co. (probably), TN. She was the daughter of Judge James Fentress and Mary Tate Perkins. Matilda Fentress died on 22 September 1948 at age 83.

     Olivia Primrose Fentress was born on 4 December 1899 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of James Fentress and Grace Louise Addeman.¹ Olivia Primrose Fentress married Hermann Andrew Lang Behlen, son of Hermann Behlen, after January 1920. Olivia Primrose Fentress died on 9 December 1987 at Lee Co., FL, at age 88 Dates per SSDI, last residence Ft. Myers.

     Note: A Robert B. Fentress, born Tennessee, age 43, is found living in New York City (Suffolk Co.) in the 1930 census, married to a Grace L. (b. TN), with two children. (DLB 2009.) Robert Bradley Fentress was born in September 1890 at Hardeman or Shelby Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Francis Fentress and Mary Elizabeth Bradley.

     Sarah Wendel Fentress was born circa 1847 at Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN.^2,3 She was the daughter of David Fentress and Matilda Caroline Wendel.

     Thomas Fentress was born circa 1868 at Hardeman Co. (probably), TN.¹ He was the son of Judge James Fentress and Mary Tate Perkins.¹

     James Fenwick was born in January 1858 at Ohio.¹ He married Ella Cornelia Roberts on 7 September 1893 at Highland Co., OH. James Fenwick lived on 13 June 1900 at White Oak Twp., Highland Co., OH, farming.¹ He died in 1936. He was buried in 1936 at Mowrystown Cemetery, Mowrystown, Highland Co., OH, Findagrave #127241688.

     Ruth M. Fenwick was born on 27 April 1898 at White Oak Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of James Fenwick and Ella Cornelia Roberts. Ruth M. Fenwick married John Isaac Wilkin, son of Thomas M. Wilkin and Katherine L. Fleming, on 20 June 1918 at Highland Co., OH. Ruth M. Fenwick died on 24 February 1991 at Hillsboro, Highland Co., OH, at age 92. She was buried in February 1991 at New Market Baptist Church Cemetery, New Market, Highland Co., OH, Findagrave #117899607.

     Elizabeth Jane Ferber was born circa 1936 at Westmoreland Co. (probably), PA.¹ She was the daughter of Rudolf Ferber and Elizabeth Jane Robertson. Elizabeth Jane Ferber married Donald Dean Wendell, son of Alfred Melroy Wendell and Minnie Luella Bates, on 9 June 1956 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. Elizabeth Jane Ferber died on 13 November 2018 at Rockledge, Brevard Co., FL.

     Rudolf Ferber was born on 30 May 1895 at East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH. He married Elizabeth Jane Robertson. Rudolf Ferber lived on 1 April 1935 at Monessen, Westmoreland Co., PA.¹ He lived on 5 April 1940 at North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland Co., PA.¹ He lived in 1942 at 2154 Fairland Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, WW II draft registration, employed at Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp., Dravosburg. He died on 6 January 1974 at Lee Co., FL, at age 78.

     Charles S. Ferbes married Lila M. Windle, daughter of Samuel H. Windle and Phebe Bradley, on 31 December 1878 at La Porte Co., IN.

     Gayle Frances Ferdig was born on 23 June 1930 at Bronson, Woodbury Co., IA; son of Frank and Rose (Elliott) Ferdig. He married Joyce L. Stingley, daughter of Howard Leroy Stingley and Audrey M. Serven, on 5 November 1949 at Elk Point, Union Co., SD. Gayle Frances Ferdig died on 5 December 2010 at age 80. He was buried on 8 December 2010 at Dakota City Cemetery, Dakota City, Dakota Co., NE, Findagrave #196452366.

     Shelly E. Ferdig was born on 23 February 1960 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA. She was the daughter of Gayle Frances Ferdig and Joyce L. Stingley. Shelly E. Ferdig married Dalbert Jay Franco on 30 December 1978 at Elk Point, Union Co., SD. Shelly E. Ferdig died on 8 March 2019 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, at age 59

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Shelly E. (Ferdig) Franco, 59
February 23, 1960 ~ March 8, 2019

Shelly was born February 23, 1960 in Sioux City, IA, to Gayle and Joyce (Stingley) Ferdig. She graduated from South Sioux City High School.

Shelly married Dalbert Franco in Elk Point, SD. They were blessed with two sons.

Sadly, Dalbert passed away in 1995.

She worked at IBP before becoming a caretaker for her parents until they passed away.

She loved spending time with her family, and adored her grandchildren. She also enjoyed boating, family gatherings, and she loved long car rides with her dog, Shadow.

Shelly E. Franco (Ferdig), 59, of Sioux City, IA, formerly of South Sioux City, NE passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at her residence.

Left to cherish her memory are sons, Brian (Katie) Ferdig of Jefferson, SD, Justin (Amber) Franco of Sioux City, IA; grandchildren, Tasha, Jason, Madison, Andrew, and Dominic; one great-granddaughter, Hayden; a brother, Curt (Connie) Ferdig of N. Sioux City, SD; sister-in-law, Kathy Ferdig of Sioux City, IA; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Shadow.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gayle and Joyce Ferdig; her husband, Dalbert Franco; a brother, Terry Ferdig; and nephew, Bryce Ferdig.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City. Burial will be in the Dakota City Cemetery following the service. Visitation with the family present will be from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mohr Funeral Home in service to the family.

She was buried in March 2019 at Dakota City Cemetery, Dakota City, Dakota Co., NE, Findagrave #197422534.

     Lydia Emma Ferdinand married Frank F. B. Volkmann.

     Aileen Ferguson was born circa 1924 at Lancaster Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Walter Ferguson and Zeeda Hess.¹