Elijah K. Gentry

M, b. circa 1818, d. between 22 September 1860 and 12 September 1870

FatherElijah Gentry b. 1787, d. bt Sep 1860 - 19 Dec 1868
MotherWilmoth Killen b. c 1794, d. a 23 Jun 1870
Elijah K. Gentry|b. c 1818\nd. bt 22 Sep 1860 - 12 Sep 1870|p22.htm#i421|Elijah Gentry|b. 1787\nd. bt Sep 1860 - 19 Dec 1868|p25.htm#i486|Wilmoth Killen|b. c 1794\nd. a 23 Jun 1870|p31.htm#i603|Elijah Gentry Sr.|b. c 1753\nd. bt 17 Nov 1817 - 11 May 1818|p26.htm#i514|Hannah [--M?--] Gentry|b. b 1775|p15.htm#i298|William Killen|b. c 1775\nd. c 1834|p49.htm#i977|Nancy? [--M?--] Killen|b. c 1772|p92.htm#i1823|

Birthc 1818 Elijah K. Gentry, son of Elijah Gentry and Wilmoth Killen, was born c 1818 at prob Wayne County, MS. date of birth extrapolated from census records; Elijah K. was 32 years old as of the 1850 Winston County MS census. Middle name may be Killen (his mother's maiden name).1,2 
1820 Census1820 Based on age and gender, Elijah K. Gentry was probably included as a free white male, under age 10, in the household of his father, Elijah Gentry, on the 1820 Census of Wayne County, MS.3,4 
1830 Census1830 Based on age and gender, Elijah K. Gentry was probably included as a free white male, age 10-15, in the household of his father, Elijah Gentry, on the 1830 Census of Rankin County, MS.5 
1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, Elijah K. Gentry was probably included as a free white male, age 20-30, in the household of his father, Elijah Gentry, on the 1840 Census of Winston County, MS.6 
Marriage18 Apr 1848 Elijah K. Gentry married Eliza Z. Lanham on 18 Apr 1848 at Winston County, MS.2,7 
1850 Census25 Sep 1850 Elijah K. Gentry and Elizah Lanham Gentry appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Winston County, MS, enumerated 25 Sep 1850. Elijah was shown as a 32-year-old teacher born MS. Eliza was shown as age 24, born SC. Their children Joanna and Wilmoth were listed as living with them. The children -- Joanna, age 2, and Wilmoth, aged four months -- were both shown as born MS. Enumerated next door in household 514 was Elijah's sister Nancy Gentry Humphries and her family.8 
1860 Census-Slave21 Sep 1860 Elijah K. Gentry appeared on the 1860 Federal Slave Census of Neshoba County, MS, enumerated 21 Sep 1860. The census reflects ownership of one black female, age 7.9 
1860 Census22 Sep 1860 He and Elizah Lanham Gentry appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Neshoba County, MS, enumerated 22 Sep 1860. Elijah was shown as a 40-year-old school teacher born MS; Eliza was shown as age 35, born SC. Their children Joanna, Wilmoth and James A. P. were listed as living with them. The children -- Joanna, 11, Wilmoth 10, and James, 2 -- were all shown as born MS. His parents and several brothers were enumerated in nearby households.10 
Deathbt 22 Sep 1860 - 12 Sep 1870 Elijah K. Gentry died bt 22 Sep 1860 - 12 Sep 1870. Elijah K. Gentry appears on the 1860 census with his wife and children in Neshoba County; Eliza was alone and back in Winston County by 1870. What happened to Elijah is not known; the time frame strongly suggests he died during the Civil War, but there is no record of his death. 

Family

Eliza Z. Lanham
Children
  • Joanna Gentry b. c 1849
  • Wilmoth Gentry b. c 1850
  • James A. P. Gentry b. 4 Jun 1859

    • Citations

    1. Wilson & Smith, "Elijah Gentry," article for Rankin Co MS Historical Society.
    2. 1850 United States Federal Census, Sep 25 1850 Winston County MS (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1820 United States Federal Census, Wayne County MS, Roll: M33_57; Page: 111 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fourth Census of the United States, 1820, M33 (142 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1820 United States Federal Census.
    4. Wilson & Smith, "Elijah Gentry," article for Rankin Co MS Historical Society, Source as to Josiah living with Elijah and Wilmoth.
    5. 1830 United States Federal Census, Rankin County MS, Roll: 71; Page: 165 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifth Census of the United States, 1830, M19 (201 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1830 United States Federal Census.
    6. 1840 United States Federal Census, Winston County MS, Roll: 219; Page: 265 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Sixth Census of the United States, 1840, M704 (580 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
    7. Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp. Mississippi Marriages, 1826-1900, online http://www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Mississippi Marriages, 1826-1900.
    8. 1850 United States Federal Census, Winston County MS, Roll: M432_382; Page: 351, H515/F522 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    9. 1860 United States Federal Census - Slave Schedules (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census - Slave Schedules.
    10. 1860 United States Federal Census, Neshoba County MS, Roll: M653_588; Page: 153, H995/F1029 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

    Ira Bird Gentry

    M, b. circa 1822

    FatherElijah Gentry b. 1787, d. bt Sep 1860 - 19 Dec 1868
    MotherWilmoth Killen b. c 1794, d. a 23 Jun 1870
    Ira Bird Gentry|b. c 1822|p22.htm#i422|Elijah Gentry|b. 1787\nd. bt Sep 1860 - 19 Dec 1868|p25.htm#i486|Wilmoth Killen|b. c 1794\nd. a 23 Jun 1870|p31.htm#i603|Elijah Gentry Sr.|b. c 1753\nd. bt 17 Nov 1817 - 11 May 1818|p26.htm#i514|Hannah [--M?--] Gentry|b. b 1775|p15.htm#i298|William Killen|b. c 1775\nd. c 1834|p49.htm#i977|Nancy? [--M?--] Killen|b. c 1772|p92.htm#i1823|

    Birthc 1822 Ira Bird Gentry, son of Elijah Gentry and Wilmoth Killen, was born c 1822 at prob Hinds County, MS. date of birth and place extrapolated from census records; Ira was 28 at the time of the 1850 Attala County MS census and 38 at the 1860 Neshoba County MS census and listed as born in Mississippi.1 
    1830 Census1830 Based on age and gender, Ira Bird Gentry was probably included as a free white male, age 5-10, in the household of his father, Elijah Gentry, on the 1830 Census of Rankin County, MS.2 
    1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, Ira Bird Gentry was probably included as a free white male, age 15-20, in the household of his father, Elijah Gentry, on the 1840 Census of Winston County, MS.3 
    Marriage6 Aug 1840 Ira Bird Gentry married Martha Clark on 6 Aug 1840 at Noxubee County, MS.1,4 
    1850 Census26 Oct 1850 Ira Bird Gentry and Martha Clark Gentry appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Township 18 Range 8E, Attala County, MS, enumerated 26 Oct 1850. Ira was shown as a 28-year-old farmer, born AL. Martha was shown as age 25, born AL. Their children James A., Mary, Amanda and William Adolphus were listed as living with them. The children -- James, age 9; Mary, age 7; Amanda, age 4; and William, age 2 -- were all shown as born MS. Also living with them was William Gentry, shown as an 18-year-old farmer, born MS. His relationship is unclear; it is possible that it was Ira's younger brother (who was actually 16 at the time) even though William was also enumerated with his parents in Neshoba County in August 1850.5 
    Census20 Sep 1860 Ira Bird Gentry appeared on the census of 20 Sep 1860 at Twp. 12, Range 10, Neshoba County, MS; Age 38, born MS, farmer, with wife Martha and seven children.6 

    Family

    		Martha Clark
    Children
  • James A. Gentry b. c 1843
  • Mary Gentry b. c 1845
  • Amanda Gentry b. c 1847
  • William Adolphus Gentry b. c 1849
  • Elijah Gentry b. c 1854
  • Benjamin F. Gentry b. c 1856
  • Margaret Gentry b. c 1859

    • Citations

    1. 1860 United States Federal Census, Sep 20 1860 Neshoba County MS (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1830 United States Federal Census, Rankin County MS, Roll: 71; Page: 165 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifth Census of the United States, 1830, M19 (201 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1830 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1840 United States Federal Census, Winston County MS, Roll: 219; Page: 265 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Sixth Census of the United States, 1840, M704 (580 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
    4. Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp. Mississippi Marriages, 1826-1900, online http://www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Mississippi Marriages, 1826-1900.
    5. 1850 United States Federal Census, Attala County MS, Roll: M432_368; Page: 170, H1187/F1191 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    6. 1860 United States Federal Census, Sep 20 1860 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

    John Wesley Gentry

    M, b. circa 1823

    FatherElijah Gentry b. 1787, d. bt Sep 1860 - 19 Dec 1868
    MotherWilmoth Killen b. c 1794, d. a 23 Jun 1870
    John Wesley Gentry|b. c 1823|p22.htm#i423|Elijah Gentry|b. 1787\nd. bt Sep 1860 - 19 Dec 1868|p25.htm#i486|Wilmoth Killen|b. c 1794\nd. a 23 Jun 1870|p31.htm#i603|Elijah Gentry Sr.|b. c 1753\nd. bt 17 Nov 1817 - 11 May 1818|p26.htm#i514|Hannah [--M?--] Gentry|b. b 1775|p15.htm#i298|William Killen|b. c 1775\nd. c 1834|p49.htm#i977|Nancy? [--M?--] Killen|b. c 1772|p92.htm#i1823|

    Birthc 1823 John Wesley Gentry, son of Elijah Gentry and Wilmoth Killen, was born c 1823 at prob Hinds County, MS. 
    1830 Census1830 Based on age and gender, John Wesley Gentry was probably included as a free white male, age 5-10, in the household of his father, Elijah Gentry, on the 1830 Census of Rankin County, MS.1 
    1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, John Wesley Gentry was probably included as a free white male, age 15-20, in the household of his father, Elijah Gentry, on the 1840 Census of Winston County, MS.2 
    Marriage8 Apr 1850 John Wesley Gentry married Amanda Haynes on 8 Apr 1850 at Winston County, MS.3 
    1850 Census4 Aug 1850 John Wesley Gentry and Amanda Haynes Gentry appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Neshoba County, MS, enumerated 4 Aug 1850. He was shown as Wesley, a 27-year-old farmer, born MS. Amanda was shown as age 21, born AL. Also enumerated with them was William Gentry, age 3, born AL, and presumably a stepson, since John Wesley and Amanda were not married until 1850. They were enumerated as a separate family within the household of John Wesley's parents Elijah and Wilmoth Gentry.4 
    Census20 Sep 1860 John Wesley Gentry appeared on the census of 20 Sep 1860 at Twp. 12, Range 10, Neshoba County, MS; John Wesley (37 year old farmer born in Mississippi) and Amanda Haynes Gentry (31 year old housekeeper born in Alabama) are listed with four children, all born in Mississippi: Jacob Elijah, age 7; William P., age five; George H.P., age three; and Wilmoth N.C., age 1. There is no record of the boy William who was three years old in 1850.5 
    Milit Svcebt 1861 - 1864 He served in the an unknown place bt 1861 - 1864 at MS. Shown as a Private in the Beauregard Rifles, Company F, 14th Mississippi Infantry. 
    Census6 Aug 1870 He appeared on the census of 6 Aug 1870 at Precinct 4, Orange, Orange County, TX; 45 year old farmer, born MS, living with wife Amanda and sons Jacob and John and daughters Nancy and Mary.6 

    Family

    		Amanda Haynes
    Children
  • William Gentry b. c 1847
  • Jacob Elijah Gentry b. c 1853
  • William P. Gentry b. c 1855
  • George H.P. Gentry b. c 1857
  • Wilmoth N.C. "Nancy" Gentry b. c 1859
  • Mary Gentry b. c 1861
  • John W. Gentry b. c 1864

    • Citations

    1. 1830 United States Federal Census, Rankin County MS, Roll: 71; Page: 165 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifth Census of the United States, 1830, M19 (201 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1830 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1840 United States Federal Census, Winston County MS, Roll: 219; Page: 265 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Sixth Census of the United States, 1840, M704 (580 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
    3. Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp. Mississippi Marriages, 1826-1900, online http://www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Mississippi Marriages, 1826-1900.
    4. 1850 United States Federal Census, Neshoba County MS, Roll: M432_378; Page: 119, H74/F80 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    5. 1860 United States Federal Census, Sep 20 1860 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
    6. 1870 United States Federal Census, Aug 6 1870 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

    Nancy A. or Nancy J. Gentry

    F, b. circa 1829, d. between October 1870 and June 1880

    FatherElijah Gentry b. 1787, d. bt Sep 1860 - 19 Dec 1868
    MotherWilmoth Killen b. c 1794, d. a 23 Jun 1870
    Nancy A. or Nancy J. Gentry|b. c 1829\nd. bt Oct 1870 - Jun 1880|p22.htm#i424|Elijah Gentry|b. 1787\nd. bt Sep 1860 - 19 Dec 1868|p25.htm#i486|Wilmoth Killen|b. c 1794\nd. a 23 Jun 1870|p31.htm#i603|Elijah Gentry Sr.|b. c 1753\nd. bt 17 Nov 1817 - 11 May 1818|p26.htm#i514|Hannah [--M?--] Gentry|b. b 1775|p15.htm#i298|William Killen|b. c 1775\nd. c 1834|p49.htm#i977|Nancy? [--M?--] Killen|b. c 1772|p92.htm#i1823|

    Birthc 1829 Nancy A. or Nancy J. Gentry, daughter of Elijah Gentry and Wilmoth Killen, was born c 1829 at prob Rankin County, MS. date of birth extrapolated from census records; Nancy was about 21 as of the 1850 Winston County MS census.1 
    1830 Census1830 Based on age and gender, Nancy A. or Nancy J. Gentry was probably included as a free white female, under age 5, in the household of her father, Elijah Gentry, on the 1830 Census of Rankin County, MS.2 
    1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, Nancy A. or Nancy J. Gentry was probably included as a free white female, age 10-15, in the household of her father, Elijah Gentry, on the 1840 Census of Winston County, MS.3 
    Marriage4 Jul 1845 Nancy A. or Nancy J. Gentry married Amos T. Humphries on 4 Jul 1845 at Noxubee County, MS.4,5 
    1850 Census25 Sep 1850 Nancy Gentry Humphries and Amos T. Humphries appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Winston County, MS, enumerated 25 Sep 1850. Amos was shown as a 27-year-old farmer, born SC. Nancy was shown as age 21, born MS. The boy was shown as age 4, born MS.6 
    Census3 Aug 1860 Nancy A. or Nancy J. Gentry appeared on the census of 3 Aug 1860 at Louisville, Winston County, MS; Shown as age 30, born MS, with husband Amos T., age 37, farmer born SC, and son A.T., age 4, and daughter G.A., age 2, both born MS.7 
    Census6 Sep 1870 She appeared on the census of 6 Sep 1870 at Township 13 Range 14, Winston County, MS; shown as age 40, born MS, with husband A.T., farmer, age 47, born SC, and children Thomas, age 14, George Ann, age 11, Henry C., age 9, Charles, age 7 and N.E. (daughter), age 3, all born MS.8 
    Deathbt Oct 1870 - Jun 1880 She died bt Oct 1870 - Jun 1880 at prob Winston County, MS. Nancy was shown with her husband on the 1870 census; he was a widower by the 1880 census.8,9 

    Family

    		Amos T. Humphries
    Children
  • William Humphries b. c 1846, d. b 1860
  • Amos Thomas Humphries b. c 1856
  • Georgia Ann Humphries b. c 1858
  • Henry Clay Humphries+ b. c 1861, d. 1932
  • Charles Humphries b. c 1863
  • N. Emmeline Humphries b. c 1867

    • Citations

    1. 1850 United States Federal Census, Sep 25 1850 Winston County MS (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1830 United States Federal Census, Rankin County MS, Roll: 71; Page: 165 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifth Census of the United States, 1830, M19 (201 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1830 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1840 United States Federal Census, Winston County MS, Roll: 219; Page: 265 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Sixth Census of the United States, 1840, M704 (580 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
    4. 1850 United States Federal Census, Sep 25 1850 Winston County (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    5. Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp. Mississippi Marriages, 1826-1900, online http://www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Mississippi Marriages, 1826-1900.
    6. 1850 United States Federal Census, Winston County MS, Roll: M432_382; Page: 351, H514/F521 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    7. 1860 United States Federal Census, Winston County MS (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
    8. 1870 United States Federal Census, Winston County MS (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
    9. 1880 United States Federal Census, Winston County MS (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9 (1,454 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

    William Jefferson Gentry

    M, b. April 1834

    FatherElijah Gentry b. 1787, d. bt Sep 1860 - 19 Dec 1868
    MotherWilmoth Killen b. c 1794, d. a 23 Jun 1870
    William Jefferson Gentry|b. Apr 1834|p22.htm#i425|Elijah Gentry|b. 1787\nd. bt Sep 1860 - 19 Dec 1868|p25.htm#i486|Wilmoth Killen|b. c 1794\nd. a 23 Jun 1870|p31.htm#i603|Elijah Gentry Sr.|b. c 1753\nd. bt 17 Nov 1817 - 11 May 1818|p26.htm#i514|Hannah [--M?--] Gentry|b. b 1775|p15.htm#i298|William Killen|b. c 1775\nd. c 1834|p49.htm#i977|Nancy? [--M?--] Killen|b. c 1772|p92.htm#i1823|

    BirthApr 1834 William Jefferson Gentry, son of Elijah Gentry and Wilmoth Killen, was born in Apr 1834 at MS.1 
    1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, William Jefferson Gentry was probably included as a free white male, age 5-10, in the household of his father, Elijah Gentry, on the 1840 Census of Winston County, MS.2 
    1850 Census4 Aug 1850 William Jefferson Gentry appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Neshoba County, MS, enumerated 4 Aug 1850, in the household of his parents, Elijah Gentry and Wilmoth Killen Gentry. He was shown as age 16, a farmer, born MS.3 
    Marriageb 1857 William Jefferson Gentry married Amanda [--M?--] Gentry b 1857 at MS. Date and place of marriage are extrapolated from census records; William, his wife Amanda and their daughter Marcina were all born in Mississippi, and Marcina was three years old as of the 1860 census, placing the marriage before 1857 and in Mississippi.4 
    Census20 Sep 1860 William Jefferson Gentry appeared on the census of 20 Sep 1860 at Twp. 12, Range 10, Neshoba County, MS; Age 26, farmer, with wife Amanda, age 27, and daughter Marcina W., age 3, all born in Mississippi.5 
    Milit Svcebt 1861 - 1864 He served in the an unknown place bt 1861 - 1864 at MS. Shown as a private in the Beauregard Rifles, Company F, 14th Mississippi Infantry. 

    Family

    		Amanda [--M?--] Gentry
    Child
  • Marcina W. Gentry b. c 1857

    • Citations

    1. 1850 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1840 United States Federal Census, Winston County MS, Roll: 219; Page: 265 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Sixth Census of the United States, 1840, M704 (580 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1850 United States Federal Census, Neshoba County MS, Roll: M432_378; Page: 119, H74/F79-80 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    4. 1860 United States Federal Census, Sep 20 1860 Neshoba County MS (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
    5. 1860 United States Federal Census, Sep 20 1860 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

    George Washington Gentry

    M, b. September 1836

    FatherElijah Gentry b. 1787, d. bt Sep 1860 - 19 Dec 1868
    MotherWilmoth Killen b. c 1794, d. a 23 Jun 1870
    George Washington Gentry|b. Sep 1836|p22.htm#i426|Elijah Gentry|b. 1787\nd. bt Sep 1860 - 19 Dec 1868|p25.htm#i486|Wilmoth Killen|b. c 1794\nd. a 23 Jun 1870|p31.htm#i603|Elijah Gentry Sr.|b. c 1753\nd. bt 17 Nov 1817 - 11 May 1818|p26.htm#i514|Hannah [--M?--] Gentry|b. b 1775|p15.htm#i298|William Killen|b. c 1775\nd. c 1834|p49.htm#i977|Nancy? [--M?--] Killen|b. c 1772|p92.htm#i1823|

    BirthSep 1836 George Washington Gentry, son of Elijah Gentry and Wilmoth Killen, was born in Sep 1836 at MS. His date of birth wasshown as Sep 1836 on the 1900 Neshoba County census.1,2 
    1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, George Washington Gentry was probably included as a free white male, under age 5, in the household of his father, Elijah Gentry, on the 1840 Census of Winston County, MS.3 
    1850 Census4 Aug 1850 George Washington Gentry appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Neshoba County, MS, enumerated 4 Aug 1850, in the household of his parents, Elijah Gentry and Wilmoth Killen Gentry. He was shown as age 14, born MS.4 
    Marriageb 1860 George Washington Gentry married Sina A. Cooksey b 1860 at MS. Date and place of marriage are extrapolated from census records; the couple was married as of the 1860 Neshoba County MS census and both were born in MS.5 
    Census20 Sep 1860 George Washington Gentry appeared on the census of 20 Sep 1860 at Twp. 12, Range 10, Neshoba County, MS; Age 23, farmer, with wife Sina A. Gentry, age 23, who was born in Mississippi.6 
    Milit Svcebt 1861 - 1864 He served in the an unknown place bt 1861 - 1864 at MS. Shown as a private in the Beauregard Rifles, Company F, 14th Mississippi Infantry. 
    1870 Census23 Jun 1870 He and Sina Cooksey Gentry appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Neshoba County, MS, enumerated 23 Jun 1870. George was shown as a 33-year-old farmer, born MS; Sina was shown as age 33, born MS. Their children Mary A., Elizabeth, William Nathaniel, Eliphus Alonzo and Isabella were listed as living with them. All of the children -- Mary, 9; Elizabeth, 7; Nathaniel, 5; Alonzo, 3; and Isabella (presumably named for his sister), age 1 month -- were shown as born MS. Enumerated with them was his 75-year-old widowed mother, Wilmoth Killen Gentry, born NC.7 
    Marriagebt Jun 1880 - Jul 1882 George Washington Gentry married Joanna [--M?--] Gentry bt Jun 1880 - Jul 1882 at prob Neshoba County, MS.8 
    Census3 Jun 1880 George Washington Gentry appeared on the census of 3 Jun 1880 at Neshoba County, MS; Shown as age 43, a widower, farmer, with children Elizabeth, 18; William F., 15 (corresponds to child Nathaniel on 1870 census); Elifus E., 12 (corresponds to child Alonzo on 1870 census); Ira B. and John C., both age 6. All the children were born MS.8 
    Census20 Jun 1900 He appeared on the census of 20 Jun 1900 at Neshoba County, MS; Shown as age 63, farmer, born MS of parents both born VA, living with second wife Joanna, 61, born MS of a father born GA and mother born VA, and daughter Annie, 17.9 

    Family 1

    		Sina A. Cooksey
    Children
  • Mary A. Gentry b. c 1861
  • Elizabeth Gentry b. Sep 1863
  • William Nathaniel Gentry b. Dec 1866
  • Eliphus Alonzo Gentry b. Feb 1868
  • Isabella Gentry b. c May 1869
  • John C. Gentry b. Nov 1875
  • Ira B. Gentry b. Nov 1875

    • Family 2

    		Joanna [--M?--] Gentry
    Child
  • Annie Gentry b. Apr 1883

    • Citations

    1. 1850 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1900 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, T623 (1,854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1840 United States Federal Census, Winston County MS, Roll: 219; Page: 265 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Sixth Census of the United States, 1840, M704 (580 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
    4. 1850 United States Federal Census, Neshoba County MS, Roll: M432_378; Page: 119, H74/F79-80 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    5. 1860 United States Federal Census, Sep 20 1860 Neshoba County MS (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
    6. 1860 United States Federal Census, Sep 20 1860 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
    7. 1870 United States Federal Census, Neshoba County MS (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
    8. 1880 United States Federal Census, Neshoba County MS (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9 (1,454 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
    9. 1900 United States Federal Census, Neshoba County MS (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, T623 (1,854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

    Amanda Haynes

    F, b. circa 1829

    Birthc 1829 Amanda Haynes was born c 1829 at AL.1 
    Marriage8 Apr 1850 She married John Wesley Gentry, son of Elijah Gentry and Wilmoth Killen, on 8 Apr 1850 at Winston County, MS.2 
    1850 Census4 Aug 1850 Amanda Haynes Gentry and John Wesley Gentry appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Neshoba County, MS, enumerated 4 Aug 1850. He was shown as Wesley, a 27-year-old farmer, born MS. Amanda was shown as age 21, born AL. Also enumerated with them was William Gentry, age 3, born AL, and presumably a stepson, since John Wesley and Amanda were not married until 1850. They were enumerated as a separate family within the household of John Wesley's parents Elijah and Wilmoth Gentry.3 
    Census20 Sep 1860 Amanda Haynes appeared on the census of 20 Sep 1860 at Twp. 12, Range 10, Neshoba County, MS; John Wesley (37 year old farmer born in Mississippi) and Amanda Haynes Gentry (31 year old housekeeper born in Alabama) are listed with four children, all born in Mississippi: Jacob Elijah, age 7; William P., age five; George H.P., age three; and Wilmoth N.C., age 1. There is no record of the boy William who was three years old in 1850.4 
    Census6 Aug 1870 She appeared on the census of 6 Aug 1870 at Precinct 4, Orange, Orange County, TX; 39 year old housekeeper, born Alabama, living with husband John Wesley and four children: sons Jacob E. and John W; and daughters Nancy and Mary.5 

    Family

    		John Wesley Gentry
    Children
  • William Gentry b. c 1847
  • Jacob Elijah Gentry b. c 1853
  • William P. Gentry b. c 1855
  • George H.P. Gentry b. c 1857
  • Wilmoth N.C. "Nancy" Gentry b. c 1859
  • Mary Gentry b. c 1861
  • John W. Gentry b. c 1864

    • Citations

    1. 1850 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    2. Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp. Mississippi Marriages, 1826-1900, online http://www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Mississippi Marriages, 1826-1900.
    3. 1850 United States Federal Census, Neshoba County MS, Roll: M432_378; Page: 119, H74/F80 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    4. Tillman County Genealogical Society, Tillman County History, article on Leva Livingston and descendants (Frederick OK: Tillman County Genealogical Society, 1975), Sep 20 1860. Hereinafter cited as Tillman County History-Livingston.
    5. 1870 United States Federal Census, Aug 6 1870 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

    William Gentry

    M, b. circa 1847

    Step-fatherJohn Wesley Gentry b. c 1823
    MotherAmanda Haynes b. c 1829
    William Gentry|b. c 1847|p22.htm#i428|John Wesley Gentry|b. c 1823|p22.htm#i423|Amanda Haynes|b. c 1829|p22.htm#i427|Elijah Gentry|b. 1787\nd. bt Sep 1860 - 19 Dec 1868|p25.htm#i486|Wilmoth Killen|b. c 1794\nd. a 23 Jun 1870|p31.htm#i603|||||||

    Birthc 1847 William Gentry, son of John Wesley Gentry and Amanda Haynes, was born c 1847 at AL. The marriage of John Wesley and Amanda was in April 1850; this child was reported as three years old on the August 1850 census. His and Amanda's places of birth were both Alabama; he may thus be a stepson given the Gentry last name, or perhaps the son of an earlier marriage. There is no record of this child after the 1850 census.1 
    1850 Census4 Aug 1850 William Gentry appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Neshoba County, MS, enumerated 4 Aug 1850 in the household of John Wesley Gentry and Amanda Haynes Gentry, He was shown as age 3, born AL, and is most likely a stepson, since John Wesley and Amanda were not married until April 1850.1 

    Citations

    1. 1850 United States Federal Census, Neshoba County MS, Roll: M432_378; Page: 119, H74/F80 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

    Morris Gottlieb

    M, b. 14 October 1883, d. 21 November 1961

    FatherIsaac Gottlieb b. 7 Aug 1841, d. 9 Jun 1924
    MotherFriederike (Bertha) May b. 16 Feb 1843, d. 22 Sep 1913
    Morris Gottlieb|b. 14 Oct 1883\nd. 21 Nov 1961|p22.htm#i429|Isaac Gottlieb|b. 7 Aug 1841\nd. 9 Jun 1924|p60.htm#i1191|Friederike (Bertha) May|b. 16 Feb 1843\nd. 22 Sep 1913|p60.htm#i1190|||||||||||||

    Note  Per granddaughter-in-law Julie Moore: 'Morris was born in Germany and moved to London, England to work for an accounting firm. Emigrated to US at the request of a cousin, Max Gottlieb, to work in his jewelry store in Pine Bluff, AR. Max was called 'Uncle Max' because he was older. He had 2 sons, one mentally impaired and one a 'wastrel', Joe Gottlieb. Max needed someone responsible to manage his store. Morris learned the jewelry business there. Moved to Wichita Falls, TX because Joe Gottlieb decided to work in his father's business. Moved to Frederick, OK (? reason) and met Maud Cottrell. They married in Wichita Falls, TX.

    1914 - Florence Ravia born in Cooper, TX

    1917 - Frederick Merledon born in Wichita Falls, TX

    Moved back to Pine Bluff AR to work again in Uncle Max's jewelry store.

    1918- Bobbette born in Pine Bluff, AR

    He always wanted to be a doctor and was studying medicine with a local doctor. But he contracted TB and went to New Mexico because the climate was drier.

    1920 - Address 104 West Green Street, Gallup, NM; Occupation: jeweler store owner (source: 1920 US Census, McKinley Co, NM ED 77, Sh3 Ln 9)

    His TB worsened and he moved to Albuquerque. 1924 - Address: 916 W. Marquette Ave. Albuquerque, NM He was admitted to the TB Sanitarium on Central Ave which was operated by Dr. Hannet. Dr. Hannet's brother was governor at the time. They gave Morris 6 months to live and he decided that he better make some money for the family. So, he left the TB Sanitarium and opened Gottlieb Jewelry Store in the 100 Block of West Central in Albuquerque, NM.

    His health improved and he continued to work in the jewelry business, retiring in 1947. 1937-1939 - Lived on Laguna Indian Reservation. He and another man opened the trading post on the reservation. Abt. late 1940s - 901 N. Girard, Albuquerque, NM Abt. 1950s - on N. Carlisle - between Lomas and Constitution - exact address unknown 1961 - Address: 4511 Joe Dan Place NE, Albuquerque, NM Member: Temple Albert & Masonic Lodge.' 
    Birth14 Oct 1883 Morris Gottlieb, son of Isaac Gottlieb and Friederike (Bertha) May, was born on 14 Oct 1883 at Woellstein, Rheinhessen, Germany. 
    Emigration10 Aug 1904 Morris Gottlieb emigrated on 10 Aug 1904 from Ellis Island, New York City, New York County, NY. arrived at Ellis Island from Bremen, Germany on the ship 'Kaiser Wilhem der Grosse.1' 
    CensusApr 1910 He appeared on the census of Apr 1910 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, AR; Shown as age 26, jeweler, born Germany of parents born Germany, as nephew in household of Max Gottlieb, 52, merchant, his wife Bobbett, 42, and their children Joseph, 22, Essie, 19, and Leonard, 5.2 
    Marriage License8 Sep 1912 He and Maud Lillian Cottrell obtained a marriage license on 8 Sep 1912 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX; Court House - Volume 28, Page 92.3 
    Marriage17 Sep 1912 Morris Gottlieb married Maud Lillian Cottrell, daughter of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, on 17 Sep 1912 at Tarrant County, TX.4 
    Census8 Jan 1920 Morris Gottlieb appeared on the census of 8 Jan 1920 at McKinley County, NM; In the 1920 Census, the Gottliebs were living in a rented home in Gallup, McKinley County, NM. Morris Gottlieb is listed as age 35, a jeweler and a naturalized citizen born in Germany of German parents. Maud is listed as age 29. Ravia is 5 and going to school. Fred M. is 2-1/2 and Bobette is 1-1/2. Maud and all three children are shown as born in Texas.5 
    Naturalization12 Sep 1924 He was naturalized on 12 Sep 1924 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM. Volume 3; No. 221. 
    Census18 Apr 1930 He appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1930 at Bernalillo County, NM; age 46, jeweler, with wife Maud, age 40, daughter Ravia (age 15), son Fred (age 12) and daughter Bobbette (age 11). They owned their home, owned a radio and did not live in a town. Morris was 28 when he first married; Maud was 22.6 
    Death21 Nov 1961 He died on 21 Nov 1961 at St. Joseph Hospital, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM, at age 78. Cause of death: Coronary Thrombosis; Arthrosclerotic Heart Disease. Known to have had chronic lymphatic leukemia. 
    Burial24 Nov 1961 He was buried on 24 Nov 1961 at Sunset Park Cemetery, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM. Handled by French Fitzgerald Mortuary; Rabbi David Shor officiating. 

    Family

    		Maud Lillian Cottrell
    Children
  • Florence Ravia Gottlieb+ b. 23 Apr 1914, d. 11 Sep 1995
  • Frederick Merledon Gottlieb+ b. 17 May 1917, d. 9 Jan 2005
  • Bobbette Gottlieb+ b. 29 Aug 1918, d. 30 Jul 1992

    • Citations

    1. Ship Passenger List.
    2. 1910 United States Federal Census, Jefferson County AR (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, T624 (1,178 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
    3. Marriage License/Certificate, Fort Worth, Tarrant County TX.
    4. Marriage License/Certificate.
    5. 1920 United States Federal Census, McKinley County NM (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, T625 (2,076 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
    6. 1930 United States Federal Census, Bernalillo County NM (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, T626 (2,667 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

    Henry Dixon Holley

    M, b. 1 January 1877, d. 17 June 1915

    Birth1 Jan 1877 Henry Dixon Holley was born on 1 Jan 1877 at Milton, Santa Rosa County, FL.1,2 
    Marriagec 1906 He married Nettie Hyburnia Cottrell, daughter of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, c 1906 at prob TX.3 
    1910 Census9 May 1910 Henry Dixon Holley and Nettie Cottrell Holley appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wichita County, TX, enumerated 9 May 1910. H. Dixon Holley was shown as age 33, born FL; Nettie as age 28, born TX. Their daughter Myrtle Maud was listed as living with them. Myrtle was one year old. The census indicates the Holleys had been married four years and that Nettie had another child who did not survive. A records check in Wichita County shows that a baby "Mary Holly", aged six months and 26 days, died of hydrocephalus in Iowa Park in November 1907.3 
    Death17 Jun 1915 Henry Dixon Holley died on 17 Jun 1915 at Olney, Young County, TX, at age 38. due to tuberculosis.2 
    Buriala 17 Jun 1915 He was buried a 17 Jun 1915 at Riverside Cemetery, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX.4 

    Family

    		Nettie Hyburnia Cottrell
    Children
  • Mary Holley b. 7 Apr 1907, d. 3 Nov 1907
  • Myrtle Maud Holley+ b. 2 Mar 1909, d. 1971

    • Citations

    1. 1910 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, T624 (1,178 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
    2. Death Certificate, TX Dept. of State Health Services, Henry Dixon Holley, Young County, 17 Jun 1915.
    3. 1910 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T624_1597; Page: 13A; SD: ; ED: 233, H180/F180 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, T624 (1,178 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
    4. Tombstone.

    Myrtle Maud Holley

    F, b. 2 March 1909, d. 1971

    FatherHenry Dixon Holley b. 1 Jan 1877, d. 17 Jun 1915
    MotherNettie Hyburnia Cottrell b. 6 Feb 1879, d. 8 Mar 1934
    Myrtle Maud Holley|b. 2 Mar 1909\nd. 1971|p22.htm#i431|Henry Dixon Holley|b. 1 Jan 1877\nd. 17 Jun 1915|p22.htm#i430|Nettie Hyburnia Cottrell|b. 6 Feb 1879\nd. 8 Mar 1934|p3.htm#i45|||||||Martin G. Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p2.htm#i27|Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson|b. 15 May 1857\nd. 3 Jul 1912|p2.htm#i28|

    Birth2 Mar 1909 Myrtle Maud Holley, daughter of Henry Dixon Holley and Nettie Hyburnia Cottrell, was born on 2 Mar 1909 at Wichita County, TX.1 
    1910 Census9 May 1910 Myrtle Maud Holley appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Wichita County, TX, enumerated 9 May 1910, in the household of her parents, Henry Dixon Holley and Nettie Cottrell Holley. She was shown as one year old, born TX.2 
    Census9 May 1910 Myrtle Maud Holley appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Wichita County, TX. 
    1920 Census14 Jan 1920 She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mountain View, Kiowa County, OK, enumerated 14 Jan 1920, in the household of her mother Nettie Cottrell Holley. She was shown as age 10, born TX. She and her mother were boarders; Nettie Holley was managing the local telephone office.3 
    Census14 Jan 1920 Myrtle Maud Holley appeared on the census of 14 Jan 1920 at Mountain View, Kiowa County, OK; Shown as age 10, born TX of a father born LA and mother born TX, with her mother Nettie H. Holley, age 40, a widow, born TX of a father born TX and mother born KY, manager of the telephone office, both living as boarders in the home of Mary E. Biggs.4 
    Marriageb 1940 She married Hershel Lawrence "H.L." Haag Jr. b 1940. 
    Death1971 Myrtle Holley Haag died in 1971.5 

    Family

    		Hershel Lawrence "H.L." Haag Jr.
    Child
  • Hershel Lawrence "Larry" Haag III+ b. 8 Feb 1940, d. 31 May 1993

    • Citations

    1. 1910 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, T624 (1,178 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1910 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T624_1597; Page: 13A; SD: ; ED: 233, H180/F180 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, T624 (1,178 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1920 United States Federal Census, Kiowa County OK, Roll: T625_1467; Page: 6B; SD: 7; ED: 142, H59/F59 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, T625 (2,076 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
    4. 1920 United States Federal Census, Kiowa County OK (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, T625 (2,076 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
    5. E-Mail Message, Heather Haag Storch, Oct 8, 2005.

    A.D. Hodges

    M, b. before 1890, d. 7 July 1923

    Birthb 1890 A.D. Hodges was born b 1890 at Colorado City, Mitchell County, TX.1 
    Marriagebt 20 Apr 1910 - 1 Jan 1911 He married Theo Cottrell, daughter of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, bt 20 Apr 1910 - 1 Jan 1911. 
    1920 Census20 Mar 1920 A.D. Hodges and Theo Cottrell Hodges appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Kent County, TX, at Justice Precinct 2, enumerated 20 Mar 1920. A.D. was shown as Alcie B., a 42-year-old public ginner, born TN. Theo was shown as age 36, born TX. Their children Helen M. and Ruby Ennis were listed as living with them. Both girls were shown as attending school; Helen was age 8, born TX; Ruby was age 6, born OK.2 
    Death7 Jul 1923 A.D. Hodges died on 7 Jul 1923 at Tarrant County, TX.3 

    Family

    		Theo Cottrell
    Children
  • Helen M. Hodges b. c 1911
  • Ruby Ennis Hodges+ b. 24 Dec 1913, d. Sep 1983

    • Citations

    1. E-Mail Message, Cladyne Barrett.
    2. 1920 United States Federal Census, Kent County TX, Roll: T625_1824; Page: 9B; SD: ; ED: 149, H41/F40 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, T625 (2,076 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
    3. Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT) (online database from original data of the Texas Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Austin TX). Hereinafter cited as Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.

    Ruby Ennis Hodges

    F, b. 24 December 1913, d. September 1983

    FatherA.D. Hodges b. b 1890, d. 7 Jul 1923
    MotherTheo Cottrell b. 11 Nov 1885, d. 3 May 1984
    Ruby Ennis Hodges|b. 24 Dec 1913\nd. Sep 1983|p22.htm#i433|A.D. Hodges|b. b 1890\nd. 7 Jul 1923|p22.htm#i432|Theo Cottrell|b. 11 Nov 1885\nd. 3 May 1984|p3.htm#i46|||||||Martin G. Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p2.htm#i27|Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson|b. 15 May 1857\nd. 3 Jul 1912|p2.htm#i28|

    Birth24 Dec 1913 Ruby Ennis Hodges, daughter of A.D. Hodges and Theo Cottrell, was born on 24 Dec 1913 at TX. 
    1920 Census20 Mar 1920 Ruby Ennis Hodges appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Kent County, TX, at Justice Precinct 2, enumerated 20 Mar 1920, in the household of her parents, A.D. Hodges and Theo Cottrell Hodges. She was shown as age 6, born OK, attending school.1 
    Census21 Apr 1930 Ruby Ennis Hodges appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1930 at Midland, Midland County, TX; Age 16, single, born TX, shown with stepfather, James H. Dean, 34, born TN of parents born TN, shown as a salesman in a feed store, mother Theo M., age 40, born TX of a father born TX and mother born KY, shown as a clerk in a dry goods store, and sister Helen M. Hodges, age 16.2 
    1930 Census21 Apr 1930 She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Midland, Midland County, TX, at 617 Texas Ave., enumerated 21 Apr 1930, in the household of her mother James H. Dean. She was shown as age 16, born TX, attending school.3 
    Marriage Ruby Ennis Hodges married Henry Lanham Straughan Jr.. 
    DeathSep 1983 Ruby Hodges Straughan died in Sep 1983 at Amarillo, Potter County, TX, at age 69.4 

    Family

    		Henry Lanham Straughan Jr.
    Children
  • Helen Lynn Straughan
  • Judith Ann Straughan+

    • Citations

    1. 1920 United States Federal Census, Kent County TX, Roll: T625_1824; Page: 9B; SD: ; ED: 149, H41/F40 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, T625 (2,076 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1930 United States Federal Census, Midland County TX (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, T626 (2,667 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1930 United States Federal Census, Midland County TX, Roll: T626-2376; Page: 30A; SD: 13; ED: 165-1, H573/F599 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, T626 (2,667 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
    4. Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.

    Helen M. Hodges

    F, b. circa 1911

    FatherA.D. Hodges b. b 1890, d. 7 Jul 1923
    MotherTheo Cottrell b. 11 Nov 1885, d. 3 May 1984
    Helen M. Hodges|b. c 1911|p22.htm#i434|A.D. Hodges|b. b 1890\nd. 7 Jul 1923|p22.htm#i432|Theo Cottrell|b. 11 Nov 1885\nd. 3 May 1984|p3.htm#i46|||||||Martin G. Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p2.htm#i27|Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson|b. 15 May 1857\nd. 3 Jul 1912|p2.htm#i28|

    Birthc 1911 Helen M. Hodges, daughter of A.D. Hodges and Theo Cottrell, was born c 1911 at TX. 
    1920 Census20 Mar 1920 Helen M. Hodges appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Kent County, TX, at Justice Precinct 2, enumerated 20 Mar 1920, in the household of her parents, A.D. Hodges and Theo Cottrell Hodges. She was shown as age 8, born TX, attending school.1 
    Census21 Apr 1930 Helen M. Hodges appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1930 at Midland, Midland County, TX; Age 18, single, born TX, shown with stepfather, James H. Dean, 34, born TN of parents born TN, shown as a salesman in a feed store, mother Theo M., age 40, born TX of a father born TX and mother born KY, shown as a clerk in a dry goods store, and sister Ruby E. Hodges, age 16.2 
    1930 Census21 Apr 1930 She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Midland, Midland County, TX, at 617 Texas Ave., enumerated 21 Apr 1930, in the household of her mother James H. Dean. She was shown as age 18, born TX, attending school.3 
    Marriagea 1930 Helen M. Hodges married Fred Overly a 1930. 

    Citations

    1. 1920 United States Federal Census, Kent County TX, Roll: T625_1824; Page: 9B; SD: ; ED: 149, H41/F40 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, T625 (2,076 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1930 United States Federal Census, Midland County TX (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, T626 (2,667 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1930 United States Federal Census, Midland County TX, Roll: T626-2376; Page: 30A; SD: 13; ED: 165-1, H573/F599 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, T626 (2,667 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

    Henry Lanham Straughan Jr.

    M, b. 27 June 1914, d. May 1966

    Birth27 Jun 1914 Henry Lanham Straughan Jr. was born on 27 Jun 1914. 
    Marriage He married Ruby Ennis Hodges, daughter of A.D. Hodges and Theo Cottrell. 
    DeathMay 1966 Henry Lanham Straughan Jr. died in May 1966 at TX at age 51. 

    Family

    		Ruby Ennis Hodges
    Children
  • Helen Lynn Straughan
  • Judith Ann Straughan+

    • Bennie Livingston

    M, b. circa 1911

    FatherNoel Barton Livingston b. 7 Apr 1887, d. c 15 Jun 1937
    MotherOra Atchison b. 1885
    Bennie Livingston|b. c 1911|p22.htm#i436|Noel Barton Livingston|b. 7 Apr 1887\nd. c 15 Jun 1937|p4.htm#i62|Ora Atchison|b. 1885|p13.htm#i253|Abigah C. Livingston|b. 22 Aug 1858\nd. 9 Dec 1930|p3.htm#i56|Martha L. Shew|b. Feb 1855\nd. 1909|p2.htm#i21|||||||

    Birthc 1911 Bennie Livingston, son of Noel Barton Livingston and Ora Atchison, was born c 1911.1 
    1920 Census2 Jan 1920 Bennie Livingston appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Wichita County, TX, at Justice Precinct 2, enumerated 2 Jan 1920, in the household of his parents, Noel Barton Livingston and Ora Atchison Livingston. He was shown as age 8, born OK, and attending school.2 
    Census2 Jan 1920 Bennie Livingston appeared on the census of 2 Jan 1920 at Wichita County, TX. 

    Citations

    1. 1920 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, T625 (2,076 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1920 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T625_1859; Page: 1B; SD: 13; ED: 190, H18/F19 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, T625 (2,076 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

    Tessie May Harding

    F, b. 10 April 1902, d. 4 April 1975

    Birth10 Apr 1902 Tessie May Harding was born on 10 Apr 1902 at Grayson County, TX.1 
    Marriage15 Mar 1924 She married Gilbert William Harris, son of Charley Emmett Harris and Addie Lee Cottrell, on 15 Mar 1924 at prob Wichita County, TX.2 
    Census17 Apr 1930 Tessie May Harding appeared on the census of 17 Apr 1930 at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX; shown as a 28-year-old wife, married seven years, living with husband Gilbert ("Bill"), a 30-year-old truck driver, living in rental property.3 
    Death4 Apr 1975 She died on 4 Apr 1975 at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, at age 72. 
    Burial She was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX.4 

    Family

    		Gilbert William Harris
    Children
  • Billie Lynch Harris+ b. 16 Feb 1931, d. 21 Oct 1983
  • Pat Harding Harris+

    • Citations

    1. Obituary, Wichita Falls Times, Apr 6, 1975.
    2. Obituary, G.W. Harris, Wichita Falls Times July 2, 1972.
    3. 1930 United States Federal Census, Apr 17 1930 Wichita County TX (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, T626 (2,667 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
    4. Tombstone, Tessie Harding Harris, Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park TX, photographed 2003 by JG Russell (private collection).

    Hershel Lawrence "H.L." Haag Jr.

    M, b. circa 1914, d. September 1977

    Birthc 1914 Hershel Lawrence "H.L." Haag Jr. was born c 1914 at TX. Prob 16 Mar 1914 per SSDI.1 
    Census20 May 1930 He appeared on the census of 20 May 1930 at Precinct 1, Midland County, TX; age 16, with widowed mother Laura, brother Oliver and sisters Phyllis and Evelyn.1 
    Marriageb 1940 He married Myrtle Maud Holley, daughter of Henry Dixon Holley and Nettie Hyburnia Cottrell, b 1940. 
    DeathSep 1977 Hershel Lawrence "H.L." Haag Jr. died in Sep 1977 at LA.2 

    Family

    		Myrtle Maud Holley
    Child
  • Hershel Lawrence "Larry" Haag III+ b. 8 Feb 1940, d. 31 May 1993

    • Citations

    1. 1930 United States Federal Census, Midland County TX (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, T626 (2,667 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
    2. Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.

    Hershel Lawrence "Larry" Haag III

    M, b. 8 February 1940, d. 31 May 1993

    FatherHershel Lawrence "H.L." Haag Jr. b. c 1914, d. Sep 1977
    MotherMyrtle Maud Holley b. 2 Mar 1909, d. 1971
    Hershel Lawrence "Larry" Haag III|b. 8 Feb 1940\nd. 31 May 1993|p22.htm#i439|Hershel Lawrence "H.L." Haag Jr.|b. c 1914\nd. Sep 1977|p22.htm#i438|Myrtle Maud Holley|b. 2 Mar 1909\nd. 1971|p22.htm#i431|||||||Henry D. Holley|b. 1 Jan 1877\nd. 17 Jun 1915|p22.htm#i430|Nettie H. Cottrell|b. 6 Feb 1879\nd. 8 Mar 1934|p3.htm#i45|

    Birth8 Feb 1940 Hershel Lawrence "Larry" Haag III, son of Hershel Lawrence "H.L." Haag Jr. and Myrtle Maud Holley, was born on 8 Feb 1940.1 
    Marriage Hershel Lawrence "Larry" Haag III married Diane Otterman.2 
    Death31 May 1993 Hershel Lawrence "Larry" Haag III died on 31 May 1993 at LA at age 53. "Herschel Lawrence Haag III, a lawyer with the firm of Milling, Benson, Woodward, Hillyer, Pierson and Miller, died Monday of a heart attack at Touro Infirmary. He was 53. Mr. Haag was born in Jackson, Miss., and lived in Gretna for many years. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University and Tulane University School of Law. He was president of the Bienville Club, a board member of the Timberlane Improvement Association and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, the Essex Club, the Pickwick Club, the Timberlane Country Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the American Bar Association and the Louisiana Bankers Association. Survivors include his wife, Arden Allan Haag; his parents, Myrtle Holley and Herschel Haag Jr; two stepsons, William IV and Brent White; two daughters, Holly and Heather Haag; and a stepdaughter, Arden White. A funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. Burial will be in Metairie Cemetery." (Published in the Times-Picayune 6/2/1993).1 
    Burial2 Jun 1993 He was buried on 2 Jun 1993 at Metairie Cemetery, Metaire, Jefferson Parish, LA.3 

    Family

    		Diane Otterman
    Children
  • Holley Haag
  • Heather Haag+

    • Citations

    1. Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
    2. E-Mail Message, Heather Haag Storch, Oct 8, 2005.
    3. Obituary, June 1, 1993 Times-Picayune.

    Hertha Musch

    F, b. 4 December 1899, d. 3 May 1990

    Birth4 Dec 1899 Hertha Musch was born on 4 Dec 1899 at Germany.1,2 
    Marriage8 Jun 1922 She married Gilbert Fleetwood Cottrell, son of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, on 8 Jun 1922 at TX.2 
    1930 Census8 Apr 1930 Hertha Musch Cottrell and Gilbert Fleetwood Cottrell appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Houston, Harris County, TX, at 4517 Siegel, enumerated 8 Apr 1930. Bert was shown as a 37-year-old cabinet maker working for a furniture company, born TX. Hertha was shown as age 30, born Germany, emigrated 1907 and naturalized. They had been married for eight years and owned their own home, valued at $2000. Immediately below the Cottrells on the census form, in household 248 at 4519 Siegel, are John, Emilie and Herbert Musch, all of whom emigrated from Germany at the same time as Hertha in 1907. Presumably these are Hertha's parents and sibling. There is no record of the family at the Ellis Island website.3 
    Death3 May 1990 Hertha Musch Cottrell died on 3 May 1990 at TX at age 90. Obituary, Houston Chronicle, May 5, 1990:

    "COTTRELL: HERTHA GERTRUDE ELIZABETH COTTRELL, 90, died Thursday in a local hospital. Mrs. Cottrell was born in Germany on December 4, 1899. She was a nurse for several years. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Maigloeckchen Lodge #20 of the Sons of Herman. She married Gilbert Cottrell on June 8, 1922. He preceded her in death in 1970. SURVIVORS: (2) Nephews; Alfred Musch, Jr., of Beaumont, Texas, H. L. Haag, III of New Orleans, (3) Grandnieces; Susan Musch Cowen of Houston; Holley Haag and Heather Haag of New Orleans. A Host of friends. SERVICES: 3:00 P.M., Saturday at the Zion Lutheran Church, 3606 Beauchamp, Burial in Resthaven Cemetery."1,2 

    Citations

    1. Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
    2. Obituary, Hertha Cottrell, Houston Chronicle, May 5 1990.
    3. 1930 United States Federal Census, Harris County TX, Roll: T626-2351; Page: 18B; SD: 26; ED: 101-142, H247/F247 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, T626 (2,667 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.