Kirby Lee McGown Graveside service for Kirby Lee McGown, 61, of Nellysford, Va., will be at 11 a.m. Friday in McGown Cemetery, Sabine County, with Adam Phelan officiating. McGown died Jan. 31, 2005, in his residence. Born Nov. 19, 1943, in Clarksville, Tenn., he was the son of Glen McGown and Frances Wingfield. He was a university professor. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn McGown of Nellysford; daughter, Hilary McGown of Toronto, Canada; sister, Kathleen Phelan of Fort Myers Beach Fla. Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine.
Pearl McGown Lowe, 93, of Hemphill died at 2:44 pm Thursday, Aug 31, 2000, at Hemphill Care & Rehabilitation Center in Hemphill. Mrs. Lowe, born 6 Feb 1907, in Sabine County as a daughter of the late William Duard and Mary Lola (White) McGown, was a retired teacher from Houston Independent School District. She had returned to Sabine County 24 years ago and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hemphill. Survivors: a son, Robert McGown Lowe of Houston; a daughter, Mary Jo Lowe of Hemphill; and a sister, Gladys Nicosia of Hemphill. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept 2, at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc in Hemphill with Bro. Fred Raney, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment followed at the Hemphill City Cemetery in Hemphill.
His Texas Death Certificate shows he is an engineer at a Ice Plant, and was a resident of Rural Silsbee, though he died at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Beaumont. Informant was Mrs. Lois Tarver.
Practiced medicine in Hemphill. He was a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans, and studied medicine in Paris and Vienna. (White and Toole, p 54).
Name Mannuel Walton Mcgown
Event Type Draft Registration
Event Date 1917-1918
Event Place Sabine County, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Nationality United States
Birth Date 04 Apr 1877
Affiliate Publication Number M1509
Affiliate Publication Title World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards
GS Film Number 1983584
Digital Folder Number 005153630
Image Number 05174
Citing this Record:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/9MNN-KGJT : accessed 15 Jun 2014), Mannuel Walton Mcgown, 1917-1918.
Name Marie Antoinette Tatom
Event Type Death
Event Date 01 Dec 1976
Event Place Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Occupation School Teacher Public Schools (elem)
Birth Date 28 Sep 1910
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Andrew Henderson Mcgown
Mother's Name Vitura Evelyn Whitehead
Informant Cecil Tatom (son)
Certificate Number 101111
GS Film number 2243988
Digital Folder Number 005165876
Image Number 00834
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3FJ-G4R : accessed 10 Jun 2014), Marie Antoinette Tatom, 01 Dec 1976; citing certificate number 101111, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2243988.
Not listed with her family at the time of the 1920 census?
Sabine County Reporter
January 19, 2005
Ann McGown Brown
Anne McGown Brown, 90, of Houston died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005. Mrs. Brown, a sixth generation Texan, was born Oct. 17, 1914, near Milam in Sabine County as a daughter of the late Emma (Cordray) and Houston Everett McGown. She attended Stephen F. Austin State University and taught in a one-room schoolhouse. She later moved to Beaumont where she lived for several years before moving to the Houston area in 1999. She was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church and Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Survivors: daughter, Diane CONNALLY and husband John B. CONNALLY, III, a son Ralph Lawrence BROWN III and wife Connie; three grandsons, and great-grandsons, all of Houston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L. BROWN, Jr.; brothers, Edward McGOWN and Leroy McGOWN; and sisters, Lucille HORNE and Dicy Faye DUPERIOR. Funeral services were held Jan. 12 at the First United Methodist Church of Beaumont. Interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Services were under the direction of George H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home in Houston.
Name Mary Elizabeth White
Event Type Death
Event Date 25 Nov 1960
Event Place Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 17 Jan 1879
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name House Mcgown
Mother's Name Mollie Conn
Informant Austin White
Certificate Number 68135
GS Film number 2116618
Digital Folder Number 005145505
Image Number 00044
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K34B-BXZ : accessed 22 Jun 2014), Mary Elizabeth White, 25 Nov 1960; citing certificate number 68135, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2116618.
Name Mattie Estelle White
Event Type Death
Event Date 09 Jan 1971
Event Place Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 02 Jul 1891
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John Thomas Mcgown
Mother's Name Lula Smith
Informant Albert S. White (son)
Certificate Number 12831
GS Film number 2223074
Digital Folder Number 005145916
Image Number 01858
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K36F-RSZ : accessed 09 Jun 2014), Mattie Estelle White, 09 Jan 1971; citing certificate number 12831, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2223074.
The Sabine County Reporter
December 31, 1997, Page 12
Mozelle Burkett, 67, of Sabine County died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, at her son's residence.
She was born Dec. 20, 1930, in Sabine County as a daughter of the late Eugene McGown and Essie Mae Horton McGown and was a lifelong resident of Sabine County. She and her husband the last E. L. Burkett, were the retired operators of Pineland Self Service Station. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors: a son, A. R. "Bobby" Conn of Bronson; two granchildren, Jared Conn and Aaron Conn, both of Bronson; and two sisters, Barbara Dickerson of Bronson and Faye Gray of Kirbyville.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at First Baptist Church in Bronson with the pastor, Travis Moore and Doug McBride officiating. Interment followed at Plainview Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill.'
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2011)
The Sabine County Reporter
October 4, 1995, Page 16
N. H. "Dick" McGown
Newton Hannibal McGown, 88, of Hemphill died Thursday, Sept. 21, 1995, at Medical Center Hospital in Nacogdoches.
McGown was born May 10, 1907, in Sabine County as a son of the late J. J. McGown and Lizzie (Stroud) McGown and had been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a retired surveyor and served with the National Guard in 1944 and 1945.
Survivors: wife, Dorothy McGown of Hemphill; sons, Everett Harlan McGown of Atlanta, Edward McGown of Hemphill; and Ellis H. McGown and George W. McGown both of San Augustine; daughters, Mary Joyce Golden of Lufkin and Katy Ruth Newton of San Augustine; sisters, Eula Coleman of Hemphill and Pearl Jones of Newton County; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Glenn D. Morton officiating. Interment was at Pine Hill Cemetery in Sabine County.
Pallbearers were grandsons.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, June 2009)
1940 Census
Texas, Liberty County, JP 7
Enumerated April 10, 1940
SD 42-2 SD 146-14 Sheet 4B
89-r-2-No
McGowen, Newton H Head M W 32 M No 4 Tx R Sabine Tx Laborer Timber
McGowen, Lelia Bell Wf M W 23 M No H01 Tx R Sabine
McGowen, Edward H Son m W 2 S No Tx
Lakey, B. Monroe Brother-in-law M W 35 M No 3 Tx R Sabine Laborer Timber
Lakey, Benena Sister F W 33 M No 6 Tx R Sabine
Lakey, Prentice Nephew M W 13 S Yes 0 Tx R Sabine
Lakey, Rudolph Nephew M W 11 S Tx Yes 1 Tx R Sabine
Lakey, Drewery Nephew M W 8 S Yes 0 Tx
Lakey, Ruby Jewel Niece F W 4 S No O Tx
Lakey, Francis Niece F W 1 S Tx
Name Octovine Jones
Event Type Death
Event Date 19 Jan 1971
Event Place Galveston, Galveston, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 09 Jun 1901
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name George Mcgowen
Mother's Name Anne Horten
Informant Registrar UTMB Hospital
Certificate Number 02652
GS Film number 2223071
Digital Folder Number 005145894
Image Number 01917
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K367-TF6 : accessed 19 Jun 2014), Octovine Jones, 19 Jan 1971; citing certificate number 02652, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2223071.
Funeral services for Paul McGown, 83, of Beaumont were held Sunday, June 26, 1994, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Beaumont with Dr. James Thompson, Bro. Roddy Bland, and Dr. Charles Williams officiating. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaumont.
Arrangements were handled by Broussard's Mortuary.
McGown was born Dec. 3, 1910 in Geneva and had lived in the Jefferson-Chambers Counties area since 1930. he was an active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.
He was a retired rice farmer and cattle rancher. He was affiliated with the Humble Oil Company and later became a Gulf Oil distributor/jobber. McGown was also part owner of Durr Butane.
Survivors: wife of 52 years, Anne White McGown; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Lynn McGown and Pat and D'Anne McGown; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Beth and Joseph Messina; a sister, Alef Reynolds of San Augustine; six grandchildren, Mallory McGown, Michael Paul McGown, Patrick McGown, Brent Messina, Greg Messina, and Mark Messina; and a great-granddaughter, Olivia McGown.
Grandsons served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Beauchamp, Harold Bevil, Clayton Burris, Dick Culbertson, Sam Dengler, Curtis DeMoss, Jim Dishman, Herb Hennington, Homer Howell, John Jordan, Dick McGown, Lee McGown, Frank Messina, Paul Pepper, Bob Roper, Rudy Williams and Moodye Williamson.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, December 2008)
At the time of the 1900 census, he was living in the home of William and Julie Browing of Milam, Texas, and is listed as their grandson.
Linda Davenport shows him as the son of Andrew McGOWN and Mattie BROWNING, which matches his Texas Death Certificate. The informant was shown as Mrs. Brose (Verlie Mae) Warner. His usual occupation was listed as retired financier, farm. He was not a veteran.
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 11 Apr 1930
ED 202-6 SD 19 Sheet 2B
36-40
McGown, Perry H Head m W 45 M 24 Tx Tx Ga Farmer
McGown, Mable Wf F W 38 M 17 Tx Tx Tx
McGown, Theron Son M W 21 Wd 19 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Farm hand
McGown, Verlie Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
McGown, Dora Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
At his FindAGrave memorial page, created by Ray and Peggy Holbrooks Pace, their is also a photo of his military marker, showing he served as a Private, US Army, World War I.
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
ED 202-6 SD 19 Sheet 5A
State Highway 21-Kings Highway
96-107
McGown, Perry L Head M W 34 M 24 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
McGown, Vivian Wf F W 28 M 18 Tx Tx Tx
McGown, Billie T Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
McGown, Arthur Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
McGown, Bruce Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
97-108
McGown, Eugene Head M W 31 M 19 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
McGown, Monnie Wf F W 32 M 20 Tx Tx Tx
McGown, Leo Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
---/109
Parks, Holman Boarder M Neb 22 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer Cotton Farmer
Parks, Felix Boarder M Neb 23 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer Cotton Farmer
On her annotated transcription of the Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary notes that he shared a double stone with Lera Meador McGown "although she is not buried here-Has 2 markers, the double one only has birth date; the single has all info-1rst w Lera Meador, 2nd Joanne Isenblitter, 3rd Elsie L. Anders."
1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 12 May 1910
SD 2 ED 134 Sheet 17A
248-253
McGown, Richard G Head M W 27 M1 5 Tx Tx Ga Farmer
McGown, Mary L Wf F W 24 M1 5 0/0 Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated April 30, 1930
ED 202-6 SD 19 Sheet 12A
State Highway 21-Kings Highway
246
McGown, Richard G head m W 45 M 22 Tx Tx Tx none
McGown, Lou Wf F W 41 M 18 Txc Tx Tx Telephone Operator Exchange
McGown, Jack S. Adopt Son M W 11 S Tx Un Un
White, Sidney Nephew M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer Gen Farm
His Texas Death certificate shows he was a clerk at a Men's store, and a veteran of World War II. The informant was Mrs. Verlie Warner.
Name Robert Theron Mcgown
Event Type Death
Event Date 09 May 1962
Event Place Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Divorced
Birth Date 07 Sep 1908
Birthplace
Father's Name Perry H Mcgown
Mother's Name Mable Harrell
Certificate Number 32216
GS Film number 2116971
Digital Folder Number 005145105
Image Number 00741
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7DD-NG8 : accessed 22 Jun 2014), Robert Theron Mcgown, 09 May 1962; citing certificate number 32216, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2116971.
Rose Mary McCalip, 80, of Spring, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at We Are Family Hospice in Houston, Texas.
Rose Mary was born August 7, 1938 in Milam, Texas to Perry and Vivian McGown. She worked as and retired from the oil and gas industry after many years as an executive secretary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Vivian McGown; her husbands, Melvin McCalip and Sam McGee; and her grandson, Matthew Johnson.
She is survived by her sons, Scott McCalip of Hitchcock, Texas and Steven McCalip and wife, Jana, of Houston, Texas; daughter, Suzanne Geaslen and husband, Phillip, of Spring, Texas; grandchildren, Jennifer Bramwell and husband, Douglas, of College Station, Texas, Andrew McCalip and wife, Sarah, of Houston, Texas, Jonathan McCalip of Houston, Samuel McCalip and wife, Brooke, of Nacogdoches, Texas, Jacob McCalip of Houston, David McCalip of Houston, Christi Paris and husband, Chris of Spring, Texas and Craig Geaslen and wife, Kaysie, of Denver, Colorado; and great grandchildren, Isabelle, Grace and Beau Bramwell of College Station, Texas, Ethan, Evan, and Emily Johnson of Wichita, Kansas, and Parker and Patricia Paris of Spring, Texas.
Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas with Bro. Buddy Pratt officiating.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. prior to service.
Burial will follow services in McGown Cemetery in Milam, Texas under the direction of Starr Funeral Home.
Serving as pallbearers are Douglas Bramwell, Andrew McCalip, Jonathan McCalip, Samuel McCalip, Jacob McCalip, and David McCalip.
Online condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.
"Killed in an accident in which his team ran away with the wagon." (White and Toole, p 52).
His tombstone at McGown Cemetery is inscribed Sam Houston McGown, March 22, 1858 - July 15, 1896, Husband of Mary Elizabeth Conn McGown, "Be Still, and Know That I Am God:" Psalm 46:10
1880 Census
Texas, Sabine County
Enumerated 22 Jun 1880
Page 9 SD 1 ED 85 Stamped 228A
85-86
McGown, Sam H W M 22 Farmer Tx Miss Tx
McGown, Mary E W F 21 Wf Keeping House Ark Miss Miss
McGown, Mary E Jr W F 2 Dtr Tx
86-87
McGown, George W M W 30 Farmer Tx Miss Tenn
McGown, Ida H W F 30 Wf Keeping House Ga -- --
McGown, Anna D W F 7 Dtr Tx
McGown, Ida G W F 4 Dt Tx
McGown, Idell H Jr W M 10 Son Farm Laborer Tx
Parish, Kit B M 8 Servant Tx
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J6SZ-KF3
name: Thelma Abbie Chambers
death date: 30 Jan 1974
death place: Sabine, Texas
gender: Female
race:
death age: 55 years
estimated birth date: 1919
birth date:
birthplace:
marital status:
spouse's name:
father's name: Ernest Jackson Mcgown
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Abbie Ella Conn
mother's birthplace:
occupation:
place of residence:
cemetery:
burial place:
burial date:
additional relatives:
film number: 2243191
digital film number: 4170157
image number: 3328
reference number: 3367
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Ernest Jackson Mcgown in entry for Thelma Abbie Chambers, 1974
1940 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated April 21, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 202-3 Sheet 18A Stamped 39
McGown, Abbie Head F W 60 Wd Tx Same House
McGown, Thelma Dtr F W 21 S Tx Same House
Adams, Wanda Grddtr F W 12 Tx Same House
Name Virgie Mcgown Beauchamp
Event Type Death
Event Date 30 May 1958
Event Place , Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Divorced
Birth Date 23 Jan 1897
Birthplace Sabine, Texas
Father's Name Albert Mcgown
Mother's Name Fannie Cobb
Informant Paul Beauchamp
Certificate Number 35515
GS Film number 2115365
Digital Folder Number 005145586
Image Number 02911
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3C4-WN2 : accessed 09 Jun 2014), Virgie Mcgown Beauchamp, 30 May 1958; citing certificate number 35515, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2115365.
1940 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated April 2 and 3, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 202-6 Sheet 1A
Milam
8-0-1000
Beauchamp, Virgie O Head F W 43 D No H-4 Tx Same House
Beauchamp, Paul M Son M W 9 S Yes 3 Tx Same House
The Sabine County Reporter
February 25, 1998, Page 12
Verlie Mae Warner
Verlie Mae McGown Warner, 85, of Bronson died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, at Sabine County Hospital.
Born May 18, 1912, in Geneva as a daughter fo the late Perry and Mable (Harrell) McGown, Mrs. Warner was a lifelong resident of Sabine County. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors: a niece, Shanna Partin of San Augustine; and nephews, Bob Marshburn and James W. McGown, both of Beaumont, Mike Marshburn of San Augustine and Dwayne Marshburn, both of Bronson.
Funeral services were held. Feb. 19 at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Phil Worley officiating. Interment followed at McGown Cemetery near Geneva.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2011)
His Texas Death Certificate shows he was a Postmaster, and lived on 1916 Hawthorne in Houston. Informant was Mrs. Pearl McGown LOWE, by phone. He was not a vetaran, and married at the time of his death.
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Milam Pr No 4
Enumerated 6 and 7 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 71 Sheet 3B
51-51
Browning, William Head W M Nov 1833 66 M 44 Sc Sc Sc Farmer
Browning, Julia E Wf W F Jany 1836 64 M 44 1/1 Ga Ala SC
McGown, Mattie E Dtr W F Nov 1857 43 Wd 3/3 Ga Sc Ala
McGown, William D Son W M Feb 1879 21 S Tx Tx Ga Farm Laborer
McGown, Earnest J Son W M Nov 1882 17 S Tx Tx Ga Farm Laborer
McGown, Perry H Son W M Aug 1884 15 S Tx Tx Ga Farm Laborer
1910 Census
Texas, Sabine, JP 1
Enumerated 7 May 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 17A
273-275
McGown, Wm D Head M W 31 m1 4 Tx Tx Ga School Teacher
McGown, Lola M Wf F W 21 m1 4 2/2 Tx Tx Ark
McGown, L. Pearl Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
McGown, Gladys L Dtr F W 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP One
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 168 Sheet 18B
Milam Hemphill Road
372-393
McGown, William D Head M W 40 M Tx Tx Ga Postmaster
McGown, Lola M Wf F W 30 M Tx Tx Ark
McGown, Lola P Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
McGown, Gladys L Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Name William Henderson Mcgown
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 Jan 1959
Event Place Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 05 Dec 1887
Birthplace , Texas
Occupation Farmer Truck farm
Father's Name J J Mcgown
Mother's Name Sallie Davison
Informant Mrs. Lillie McGown
Cause of Death Unknown, no sign of violence
Certificate Number 10669
GS Film number 2115875
Digital Folder Number 005145589
Image Number 00690
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3CH-FH5 : accessed 21 Jun 2014), William Henderson Mcgown, 28 Jan 1959; citing certificate number 10669, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2115875.
The Sabine County Reporter
September 8, 1999, Page 6
Back In Time
1974
Wiliam Leroy McGown, a Sabine County native and former graduate of Hemphill High School, returned from a trip to Europe where he was a delegate to a worldwide Wynn's Oil Convention. The conference was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
The son of Albert McGraw and Rebecca Smith. His Texas Death certificate show his father as Albert D. McGraw, and his mother as Emma. Perhaps his wifes name was erroneously used in the space for mother. The Informant was A. V. McGraw, presumably his son. His home address at the time of his death was 1315 Alta Vista, and he was listed as widowed and a retired farmer.
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine county, Pr 2
Enumerated 4 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 69 Sheet 2A
27-27
McGraw, A Head W M Apr 1875 25 M 6 Tx Miss Ala Farmer
McGraw, Emma T Wf W F July 1879 20 M 6 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Albert V Son M W Jan 1895 5 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Joseph W Son W M Aug 1896 3 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Rutha N Dtr W F Mar 1898 1 Tx Tx Tx
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr No 2
Enumerated 4 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 69 Sheet 2B
37-37
McGraw, A Head W m Apr 1833 67 M 34 Miss Miss Miss Farmer
McGraw, Rebecca Wf W F Sept 1836 63 M 34 6/6 SC NC NC
FindAGrave shows her as the daughter of Albert J. M. and Rebecca (Smith) McGraw.
Name Annie Smith Ferguson
Event Type Death
Event Date 27 Jul 1953
Event Place Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 23 Aug 1876
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Mack Mcgraw
Mother's Name Rebeca Smith
Certificate Number 53098
GS Film number 2113985
Digital Folder Number 005145360
Image Number 00285
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K371-XKF : accessed 25 Jun 2014), Annie Smith Ferguson, 27 Jul 1953; citing certificate number 53098, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2113985.
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated April 22, 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 1B
Pineland Springhill Road
8-8
Ferguson, Annie S Head F W 53 Wd 16 Tx Tx NC Farmer
Ferguson, Cary T Son M W 23 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Farm
Ferguson, Willie S Son m W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Farm
Ferguson Violet Granddaughter F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Ray and Peggy Holbrooks Pace, shows that he shared a double headstone with Ruth E McGraw, dob 8 Apr 1916 dod 25 Dec 1972. He also has a military marker, embossed with a cross, his name and dates of birth and death, along with "S1 US Navy, World War II."
Not listed with her parents and siblings on the 1910 census, and the 1920 census indicates she was 9, having been born ca 1911 or 1912. However, her obituary, the SSDI and FindAGrave all show her as born ca 1902. Perhaps the census enumerations were wrong?
The Sabine County Reporter
February 12, 2003
Elsie Kay
Elsie Kay, 100, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at Byrd Medical Center in Leesville, La. Mrs. Kay was born April 29, 2002 (sic) 2, in Sabine County as a daughter of the late James Through and Ollie Elizabeth (McDaniel) McGRAW. She was a member of Freedom Rest Baptist Church. Survivors: six sons, Albert James KAY, LeRoy KAY, Virgil KAY, Clinton KAY, Buford Avon KAY, and William Earl KAY, all of Anacoco, La.; two daughters, Tommie Louise KEEL of Anacoco and Quinta Lea GOINS of Leesville; a sister Ruby WESTBROOK of Beaumont; 43 grandchildren; 98 great-grandchildren; 35 great-great grandchildren; and three great-great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Freedom Rest Baptist Church in Anacoco with Bro. Bud McCullough, Bro. M.L. Perry, and Bro. Tommy Smith officiating. Interment followed at Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco
Obituary, copied from the FindAGrave memorial page created by SFC Ret Duffie & Kathy Moore:
ANACOCO ? Elsie Kay, 100, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, in Leesville.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, in Freedom Rest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville
The Texas Birth Index shows he was a son of Harley Henry McGraw and Elma May Smith.
His death certificated showed his wife as Margie McGraw, who also was the informant. He died in an accident, of crushing injuries to his skull, chest, arm and leg, due to rolling logs.
Name Harley Mack Mcgraw
Event Type Death
Event Date 11 Aug 1954
Event Place Pineland, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 28 Feb 1929
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Harley Mcgraw
Mother's Name Elma Smith
Certificate Number 46527
GS Film number 2114281
Digital Folder Number 005145343
Image Number 00936
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K37P-HYJ : accessed 25 Oct 2013), Harley Mack Mcgraw, 11 Aug 1954; citing certificate number 46527, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2114281.
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated April 26, 1930
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 10B
Hemphill and Hettans? Ferry Road
207-210
McGraw, Harly H Head M W 26 M 18 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
McGraw, Elma Wf F W 27 M 18 Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Harly Son M W 1 S Tx Tx Tx
208-211
McGraw, Tom Father M W 57 M 22 Tx Miss Ala
McGraw, Janie Mother F W 50 M 15 Tx Ala ga
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Ray and Peggy Holbrooks Pace, links him to a son, Cecil Clyde McGraw (1917-1928, FAG#39924382). Might he also be the father of Laura Faye McGraw Ezernack (1929-2014), who was shown in her obituary as a daughter of Clyde McGraw and Mamie Mitchell.
Shown as James Therry on the 1920 census, and as Thurie J in 1930. Barbara Yancey Dore shows him as James Throughgood McGrew, and his Texas Death Certificate shows him as James Thoroughgood McGrew. His death certificcate also shows his parents as Albert James McGraw and Rebecca Smith. He was shown as a Farmer, with his Own Farm and married. The informant was Arbie McGraw.
Name James Thoroughgood Mcgraw
Event Type Death
Event Date 03 Apr 1958
Event Place , Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 15 Dec 1868
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Albert James Mcgraw
Mother's Name Rebeca Smith
Certificate Number 24074
GS Film number 2115362
Digital Folder Number 005145209
Image Number 01639
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K33B-692 : accessed 25 Jun 2014), James Thoroughgood Mcgraw, 03 Apr 1958; citing certificate number 24074, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2115362.
1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 2
Enumerated 2 Jun 1900
SD 8 SD 69 Sheet 1B
14-14
McGraw, J T Head W M Dec 1867 32 M 5 Tx Miss Ala Farmer
McGraw, Elizabeth O Wf W F Sept 1879 21 M 5 3/3 Tx Miss Tx
McGraw, Etta Dtr W f Dec 1895 4 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, William A Son W M Feb 1898 2 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Not Named Son W M Sept 1899 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Justice Precinct 7
Enumerated 5 and 6 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 3A
44-44
McGraw, J. Therry Head M W 52 M Tx Ala Ala farmer
McGraw, Elizabeth O Wf F W 41 M Tx Miss Tx
McGraw, James Clide Son M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Loy Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Ray S Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Elcie Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Ruby Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Therry S Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Arby A Son m W 2 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated Apr 24 and 25 by Sim McDaniel
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 9B
187-190
McGraw, Thurie J Head M W 62 M 25 Tx Miss Ala Farmer
McGraw, Elizabeth O Wf F W 57 M 16 Tx SC Tx
McGraw, Ruby Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
McGraw, Sim Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
McGraw, Arbie Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
His Texas Death Certificated shows that he was an edgerman at a saw mill, and that the died from shock due to an abdominal injury from an accident at work two days previously. He was only 32. He was married, his wife shown as Alma McGraw. Informant was W. A. McGrew of Hornbeck, LA.
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Judy Blacksher, shows he was retired from the Texas Highway Department and a Mason. His Texas death certficate also shows his employer at the Texas Hwy Dept. Informant was a son, James McGraw.
Laura Faye Ezernack, 84, of Pineland died Wednesday evening in the Sabine County Hospital. Laura was born December 28, 1929, in Fairdale to Clyde McGraw and Mamie Mitchell McGraw. She resided in Pineland most of her life, working for Temple Inland for some time and then for Continental/Trailways managing the bus station in Pineland. Before moving to Pineland where she raised her family, she had lived in Zwolle, LA. Laura has lived in the Hemphill Care Center for the past two years.
Laura was survived by her three sons, Joe Ezernack and his wife Cindy of Jasper, Ricky Ezernack and his wife Debbie of Rosenburg, and Tim Ezernack and his wife Sussan of Broadus; two daughters, Denise Horn of Los Angeles California, and Martha Russell and her husband Roy David of Milam; two sisters, Nelda Coker of Jasper, and Marilyn Little of Hemphill; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday, November 15, at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, November 16, 2014, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel with graveside services to follow in Jacks Cemetery in Pineland.
Copied from the Starr Funeral Home website
The Sabine County Reporter
November 19, 2014, Page 9
The Texas Birth Index shows her as a daughter of Clarence Godbey McGraw and Clara Texas Adams. Middle named instead spelled as Geanett on her Texas Birth Certificate. Her father was shown as born in Colmensneil, Texas, and her mother in Chesterville, Texas.
The Sabine County Reporter
September 17, 2008, Page 12
Jean M. Low
On September 14, 2008, Low's body gave up its decades long battle against Parkinson's disease.
She was born Feb. 18, 1926 in Beaumont. She married Don M. Low on June 22, 1946 and graduated from the University of Texas in 1948 with a BBA. After rearing two sons, Thomas Kent Low and Paul Matthew, she began working for the Dallas Independent School district. In her early days she was a principal's secretary. When she retired, she was the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Middle Schools. During her tenure, she was also President of the Dallas Educational Secretaries's Association (DESA) and held various positions in TESA.
She is survived by her son Paul ans his wife Karin and their daughters, Jennifer and Cassie, all of Montval, NJ; a sister Dorothy WADE and husband Bruce of Mt. Pleasant; nieces, Nancy SCHOBER of Dallas, Karen MILLER of Salt Lake City, UT, Linda LYNN of Kaufman, and Ruth Ann HOFFMAN of Duncanville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Don M. Low and her son, Thomas Kent Low.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. at Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill with Pastor Gary Leinhart officiating. Interment will follow in Hapers Chapel Cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2007)
Name Mary Elizabeth Love
Event Type Death
Event Date 06 Aug 1948
Event Place Jasper, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date:16 Jul 1866
Birthplace:Sabine, Texas
Father's Name:Albert Mcgraw
Mother's Name:Rebecca Smith
Informant V. Ferguson, Leesville, LA
Burial Burkeville
Certificate Number:35503
GS Film number:2218964
Digital Folder Number:005145044
Image Number:02383
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K395-1HK : accessed 24 Jun 2014), Mary Elizabeth Love, 06 Aug 1948; citing certificate number 35503, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2218964.
Name Thomas H Mcgraw
Event Type Death
Event Date 11 Feb 1950
Event Place , Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 23 May 1872
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Albert Mcgraw
Mother's Name Rebeca Smith
Certificate Number 15698
GS Film number 2074336
Digital Folder Number 005145448
Image Number 00073
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K343-MJJ : accessed 25 Jun 2014), Thomas H Mcgraw, 11 Feb 1950; citing certificate number 15698, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2074336.
Wade McGraw, age 66, of Hemphill, Texas was born January 10, 1951 at home in Fairdale, Texas to Arbie and Ruth McGraw.
He graduated from Hemphill HS in 1969, moved to Cold Spring, Texas returned to Hemphill in 1972 and spent the rest of his life in Sabine County.
He was a self-employed cabinet builder of 44 years. His talents can be seen in numerous homes all over East Texas, Louisiana and even in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Wade was a man of God. He attended and served as a deacon at East Mayfield Baptist Church for many years. He loved the Lord, his wife, his family and his friends. He touched countless lives during his time on this Earth. If you met Wade McGraw once, you never forgot him. Wade was a loved son, a loving husband, loved and respected father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. He was a talented builder, designer, musician, artist and teacher of life lessons and God's word.
Wade was married over 40 years to Kathy Webb McGraw. He is survived by his wife and three children and their spouses: Leslie and Richie Huval, Tom and April McGraw and Lee and Seleah McGraw, all of Tyler, Texas. He was also blessed with six grandchildren: Timothy, Ruthie, Adam and Lilli Huval, Koen and Jensen McGraw and one on the way. He is also survived by two brothers, Frayne and Terry, and a sister, Christine.
A celebration of Wade's life will be held on Monday, 11am, at Starr Funeral Home, with burial following at Gravelhill Cemetery.
The visitation will be Sunday night 5-8pm.
Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill, Texas
Copied from his FindAGrave memorial page created by "Bettie". Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, April 5, 2017, page 5
When he registered for the World War I draft, he was a student at Tyler Community College, and was of medium heighth and build, with blue eyes and dark hair.
His Texas Death certificate shows his occupations as Optometrist-Clergyman. He was listed as married.
Name William David Mcgraw
Event Type Death
Event Date 02 Sep 1959
Event Place Temple, Bell, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 21 Aug 1870
Birthplace Newton, Texas
Father's Name Albert Mcgraw
Mother's Name Rebecca Smith
Certificate Number 48011
GS Film number 2115952
Digital Folder Number 005145134
Image Number 00436
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3SB-DRZ : accessed 25 Jun 2014), William David Mcgraw, 02 Sep 1959; citing certificate number 48011, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2115952.
Wynema McGrew noted that she appears to have married first an Odam/Odom. Ester McGrew Hardin speculated that Adaline was visiting some MEANS relatives in DeWitt County and met the Odams who lived nearby.
Bettye Bragg Wagstaff informed me that Mary Fisher mentioned a possible connection between the Odom Family and the Blackburn/McGrew family. On the LDS family group sheet, an Odom is listed as a possible husband of Adeline McGrew. In Sabine County in 1850, the Odom family lived nearby both the John and Harriet (McGrew) Partin family and the family of of John Wooldridge Allen and Caroline (McGrew??) Allen. In 1835, there is an Odom living near the William Means family (whom according to Blanche Toole, was the first sherriff of Sabine County). William Addison Means was married to Francis Amelia Blackburn, the sister of Elizabeth Blackburn McGrew. He was also a member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas in both 1843 and 1845 from DeWitt County.
The Means family moved from Sabine to DeWitt County, taking along with Frances (Tyner) Blackburn, who died in Gonzalez, TX ca. 1853. The Odom families do not appear again on the Sabine County census after 1850.
Hardin also found a later marriage record, showing that on 3 Sept 1870 in Robertson County, Texas, Adaline married Miles KELLY. Hardin may be conflating two different families, however. A very large Miles and Adeline Kelly family can be found in Robertson county on the 1880 federal census. However, the Adeline who was enumerated with Miles Kelly in 1880 was younger (born ca 1845 versus 1838), born in Georgia vs. Mississippi, and Mulatto versus White.
Wynema McGrew, in her book titled THE JAMES MCGREW FAMILY, 1744-1797(Second Edition, 1999, Hattiesburg, MS), writes that she had made the following TENTATIVE conclusions about Alexander and Margaret McGrew and their offspring, using data collected from a variety of sources (some of which may be considered factual and some speculative).
Alexander and Margaret McGrew may have married in Ireland, and appear to have been the parents of six children, places of birth unknown. They were probably from in or near Omagh City, County Tyrone, Ireland, the McGrew family having come to Omagh City from Scotland before the mid-fifteenth centery. The name McGrew probably originated form the sept of MacGrewar or MacGruer of the Clan Gregor.
Esther McGrew Hardin instead suggested that the family descended from Quaker families originally from Pennsylvania. Many McGrew's can be found in Orange County, North Carolina records. Additionally, in the corner of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, many members of the Blackburn, Means and McGrew families were all kin.
James Mims, on his online "Digging the Roots of the Mims Family Tree" has a third theory, showing him as Alexander MacGRUER, born 7 Oct 1706 in Iverness, Scotland, and married to Margaret TATE, also of Inverness. Both were shown as dying in South Carolina.
Wynema lists the probable children of Alexander and Margaret are:
1) Mary McGrew b. ca 1737 d. bef. 1776, married Grove YOUNG. [Note: Janice McAlpine (mcalpage@cox.net) emailed that Mary's husband was actually named Legros Young, and that he died on 5 Mar 1878 in Cambden District, South Carolina].
2) John McGrew b. ca 1739 d. ca 1818, married Elizabeth CLARK
3) James McGrew b. ca 1744 d. ca 1797, married Constantia (Constance) TILLET
4) Peter Alexander McGrew b. ca 1745 d. ca 1792, married Margaret McCLAIN
5) Margaret McGrew b. bet 1746-1749 d. ca 1805
6) William McGrew b. 23 Apr 1752 D. 1815, appears to have wed Mary GOODWYN
She noted that on 4 July 1755, Alexander McGrew petitioned for 550 acres of land in South Carolina, and had 11 persons in his household. On 5 August of that same year, a plat for 350 acres of middle ground between Broad and Wateree Rivers was found with a certificate dated 10 Oct 1755.
In his Will, dated 11 Oct 1776, he names five children--four by relationship, James, Peter, William and Margaret, one by implication of relationship, John--and also his own wife Margaret. His will was probated 7 Feb 1977 in Craven District, SC. Alexander does not name Mary as a child. Wynema cites Caroline T. Moore, comp "Abstracts of the Wills of the State of South Carolina 1760-1784" Privately Published, 1969), pg. 292, as her source for this information.
According to both THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW and the notes of Robert Lee McGrew of Pearland, TX, Alexander was probably born around 1778 in South Carolina. Wynema McGrew instead shows he was born in Louisiana/Mississippi Territory, sometime prior to 1783.
He obtained a passport in St. Stephens on September 24, 1797 to go to Georgia. His father had obtained a passport to go to Georgia earlier that same year. A land record indicates that Alexander inhabited and cultivated land near the Tombigbee River around 1797. In the early 1800's he put up a $700 bond as postmaster of Woodstown, AL. In 1801 he bought some land and in 1802, he and his mother sold land in Mississippi. He signed a memorial to Congress in 1803, and in 1806 he sold, along with other heirs of James McGrew, additional land. Alexander married Elizabeth Blackburn on October 16, 1808. Since she was under 18 years old, her father had to first grant his permission. Alexander was a veteren of the War of 1812. (Nixon's Company, Mississippi Militia), serving for the entire three years of the war. On 3 February 1817, he, a brother, and brother-in-law John Johns were charged with assault and battery. Alexander was the only one who paid a fine. In October 1818, he, John Johns, and brothers (this time William, James, and John) once again were fined for assault and battery. On July 11, 1819 he registered his brand "MC."
In 1843, he was involved in a lawsuit over the ownership of a slave named Elvy he was alleged to have stolen.
Alexander and Elizabeth (Blackburn) McGrew moved to Sabine County in the mid-1840's. They may have moved to join Elizabeth's father, Gabriel Blackburn, who had received a large land grant in Sabine County in 1836. The 1845 tax roll of Sabine County listed A. McGrew as owning 5 slaves. His eldest son, James, paid tax on a horse and a wagon at the same time. Alexander operated a gristmill on the banks of the Palo Guacho Bayou. The Texas Mortality schedule for 1850 showed "Alexander McGrew, age 58, sick 10 days, died 1849 in Sabine County." Alexander's widow, Elizabeth, can be found on the 1850 Sabine County census, along with her children John, Lorenzo, Margaret, and Adaline. She later moved back to Mississippi (Perry County) with her eldest son, James McGrew.
Blanche also indicated that the McGrew family was closely connected to the Methodist Ministers of that time. Son Lorenzo Dow McGrew was apparently named after the "eccentric Methodist Lorenzo Dow. In fact he covered virtually all of the territory of the United States in his peripatetic life, from New England to the Louisiana territory, but his journeys through the Old Southwest left an especially indeliable impression..On September 3, 1804, he married an equally peculiar woman, Peggy, and then the very next morning left her for an eight month trip through the Mississippi Territory." From the book, "A Way through the Wilderness: The Natchez Trace and the Civilization of the Southern Frontier" by William C. Davis (Harper Collins, 1995). According to Robert McGrew of Pearland, the McGrew's were in fact neighbors of preacher Lorenzo Dow in St. Stephens (Alabama) in the Mississippi Territory.
There is a military marker for Alexander McGrew in the Old Milam Cemetery in Sabine County. It is inscribed with a cross and "Alexander McGrew, Pvt Capt Motts Co, 15 Miss Militia, War of 1812. [Died] 2 Oct 1849. "
The Sabine County Reporter
October 22, 2014
Pages 1 and 2
"Milam Cemetery receives marker"
The Texas Historic Cemetery Dedication Ceremony for Milam Cemetery took place on Saturday, October 11, following the annual Nethery reunion...local historian Weldon McDaniel....gave a presentation outlining some of the significant historical events that took place in Milam and the importance of preserving the history of Milam Cemetery. He said as many as 85 percent of all early settlers coming into Texas put their boots in red dirt. Although San Augustine and Nacogdoches counties have a friendly battle over which is older, Milam is just as old as either of them....
Dorothy Nethery Spain had the honor of reading the script engraved on the marker:
"Milam, the first County Seat of Sabine County, has a history of travelers and visitors stretching back centuries. Native Americans and Spanish exploreres, soldiers and missionaries passed through and often camped on Las Boregas Creek. Texian settlers encountering the natural abundance echoed the words of Stephen F. Austin, who recorded in his diary entry of July 16, 1821: "We then suddenly came to an open rolling country thinly timbered soil about the color of Spanish browne, and in some places redder. This Red Land is very productive and is covered with the most luxuriant growth of grass I ever beheld in any country." The settlment first called Red Mound (Red Mount) was the seat of Government for the Sabine District since 1822, and was surveyed as a town site in 1828.
Milam Cemetery is on a high hill overlooking the historic community. The exact dated of the first burial will never be known Spanish Explorers were passing through present-day Milam as early as 1539 and camped on Las Boregas Creek a few hundred yards west of the cemetery. Local hisorians believed Anglo burials occurred here probably as early as 1775, since travelers used the campsite down the hill on the Las Boregas. The land on which the cemetery is located was granted to JOHN SMITH on Feb. 26, 1835. The first marked burial is dated 1864, although more than 100 unmarked graves are suspected. The numerous military Veterans dating back to the Creek War are interred here, as well as prominent early citizens from the CAUSEY, WEATHERRED. McGREW, and NETHERY families. Milam Cemetery may be the oldest organized cemetery in Sabine County, and cherished chronicle of generations of visitors and residents."
Wynema McGrew writes that he was a lieutenant colonel in the USAF in the European, Mediterranean, and Italian Theaters, 1941-1945, and his wife, Blanche Catherine McGinnity was a lieutenant in the WAAC during World War II as well. They were said to be the parents of seven children.
Per "The Southern McGrews Grew", he was a Civil War veteran and was captured, but as it was near the end of the war, he was not held long. He lived in Covington Co, MS until the late 1870's, but had to leave after he and a group of men were involved in the murder of Luke Broom. When the law came to arrest him, he asked if he could first feed his oxen, and they consented. He escaped. His brother, Leonard, loaded the family up and took them to Louisiana and they hid out near Baton Rogue. They had 11 children, and he died on 19 December 1886, and was buried in Knox cemetery, The Plains, East Feliciana Parish, LA. His wife died of pneumonia at the home of her son, Robert, on 10 November, 1895 and was buried near Alexander.
Wynema McGrew writes that he enlisted in the Confederate State Army on either 10 Feb 1862 at Williamsburg, Covington County, Mississippi or 1 Feb 1862 at Handsboro, Harrison County, Mississippi. He was a sergeant in Company B, Fourth Cavalry under Capt. Norman. He was paroled in Gainsville, Alabama on 12 May 1865.
Much of the information on this family was supplied by Allye Moody of Natchez, Mississippi
1860 Census
Mississippi, Covington County, PO Williamsburg
Enumerated 11 Sept 1860
Page 58
392-1
Absolem Lott 23 M Farmer 1000 1000 Miss
M A Lott 22 F Nuss
M J Lott 2 F Miss
---/1
Alex McGrew 24 M Farming $--- $500 Miss
Minda McGrew 16 F Farming Miss
W A Davis 23 M Teadher 100 Miss
1870 Census
Mississippi, Covington County, Watts Beat, P O formerly Zion S???
Enumerated 26 Aug 1870
Page 82
605-633
Magrew, Alx P 36 M W Farmer $--- $50 Miss
Magrew, M A 23 F W Keeping House Miss
Magrew, Elizabeth 10 F W Miss
Magrew, Josephine 8 F W Miss
Magrew, Robert 6 M W Miss
Magrew, William 4 m W Miss
Magrew, James 1 m W Miss
1930 Census
Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge City, Ward 1
Enumerated April 4, 1930
ED 17-2 SD 8 Sheet 4B
970-79-93
McGrew, Alexander Head M W 44 M 28 La US Miss Mail Carrier US Govt
McGrew, Anna C Wf F W 40 M 24 La La La
McGrew, Alexander K Son M W 18 S La La La
McGrew, Mary C Dtr F W 8 S La La La
Called "Bitsy." Did not have children. Her last name a death was HYDE. She was divorced and a resident of Georgetown, Texas when she died. The informant was Mrs. Daisy Lawrence.
1900 Census
Texas, Van Zandt County, Justice Precinct No. One (part of) [Canton]
Enumerated 21 and 22 Jun 1900
SD 7 ED 125 Sheets 22A and 22B
409-409
McGrew, Allen C Hd W M Mar 1854 46 M 14 Tx Ala NC Farmer
McGrew, Mollie Wf W F Mar 1864 36 M14 6/5 Ill Ala Ala
McGrew, Clabie Son W M Jan 1885 15 S Tx Tx Ill Farm Laborer
McGrew, Gertie Dtr W F Mar 1888 12 S Tx Tx Ill Farm Laborer
McGrew, Flood Son W M May 1891 9 S Tx Tx Ill
McGrew, Mattie Dtr W F Jan 1893 7 S Tx Tx Ill
McGrew, Virginia Dtr W F Aug 1897 2 S Tx Tx Ill
McGrew, Alphonso Son W M Oct 1899 7/12 S Tx Tx Ill
Based on both the number of years Allen and Mollie were married (14) and the fact that she states she is the mother of five living children (presumably Gertie, Flood, Mattie, Virginia and Alphonso), it would appear that Clabie is Allen's son from a previous marriage. Additionally, in 1910, she is shown of the mother of six living children, presumably Gertie, Flood, Mattie, Virginia, Alfonso and Wilbur.
1930 Census
California, Tulare County, Visalia Twp
Enumerated 7 Apr 1930
ED 54-89 SD 14 Sheet 3B
71-73
McGrew, Wilbur G Head M W 27 M 18 Tx Tx Ill Foreman Power Company
McGrew, Catherine Wf F W 26 M 17 Calif Calif Mo
McGrew, Ellen Dtr F W 8 S Calif Tx Calif
McGrew, George Son M W 2 S Calif Tx Calif
72-74
McGrew, Alvin C Head M W 30 M 21 Tx Tx Ill Troubleman Power Company
McGrew, Etta Wf F W 28 M 18 Kan Mo Mo
Per "The Southern McGrew Grew" he was a Civil War veteran, and probably died in Mobile County, Alabama.
On the 1870 census, he was listed as Andrew and living with his parents in Mobile. He was a resident of Mobile, Alabama, living on Spring Hill Road between Broad and Pine in 1875, as per the 1875 City Directory. Maybe listed twice, as Andrew and Olander P? (Same address).
Said to have married Clarence Elton MASSEY, and was the mother of Clarence Elton Jr., Alma Leah, and Charles Elmer MASSEY.
Name Annie Belle Massey
Event Type Death
Event Date 15 Mar 1959
Event Place Orange Grove, Jim Wells, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Usual occupation Nursing
Birth Date 28 Oct 1875
Birthplace Sweethome, Texas
Father's Name R T Mcgrew
Mother's Name Frances Bowman
Informant Mrs. Robert Brand
Certificate Number 70065
GS Film number 2116046
Digital Folder Number 005145473
Image Number 02121
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K34X-XXY : accessed 02 Jul 2014), Annie Belle Massey, 15 Mar 1959; citing certificate number 70065, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2116046.
On the 1880 Wayne County, Mississippi census, she is listed as six months old Elizabeth, and in 1900, in Perry County, as Annie, born Dec 1870. Date of birth often shown as 7 Dec 1877, but 1879 is more likely based on the above referenced census listings.
Wynema McGrew shows that she married Paul DEAN, born in Illinois.
When he registered for the World War I draft, he was a resident of Seminary, Mississipi and was farming 3 miles west of that place. He was single, of medium heighth and slender, with gray eyes and dark hair.
1920 Census
Mississippi, Covington County, Beat One Seminary
Enumerated 10 Jan 1920
SD 6 ED 2 Sheet 5B
82-89
McGrew, Benjamin Franklin Head M W 25 M Miss Miss Miss Farmer
McGrew, C. Irene Wf F W 16 M Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, B ennie Son M W 11/12 S Miss Miss Miss
Name Benjamin Thompson Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 07 Dec 1964
Event Place Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Never Married
Birth Date 21 May 1885
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name James Harrison Mcgrew
Mother's Name Nancy Abbie Gail Mcmurrey
Informant Oliver P McGrew
Certificate Number 77605
GS Film number 2117653
Digital Folder Number 005164778
Image Number 02160
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3X2-JF3 : accessed 04 Jul 2014), Benjamin Thompson Mcgrew, 07 Dec 1964; citing certificate number 77605, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2117653.
He has a military marker, embossed with a cross, and "Bennie McGrew, Mississippi, M Sgt US Air Force Ret, World War II Korea, Dec 15 1919 Aug 28 1973." He also shares a double headstone with Myra McGrew (1920-1988).
Social Security Death Index has the same name, same date of birth, shows his last residence as Seminary, Mississippi, BUT has his date of death as December 1963?
Name Bertha Bee Doolan
Event Type Death
Event Date 14 Feb 1976
Event Place Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 30 Oct 1893
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name J H Mcgrew
Mother's Name Abbigail Mcmurry
Certificate Number 20376
GS Film number 2243929
Digital Folder Number 005145756
Image Number 02034
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K38T-DYM : accessed 04 Jul 2014), Bertha Bee Doolan, 14 Feb 1976; citing certificate number 20376, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2243929.
Name Mrs. Frank Rowe
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 Jan 1923
Event Place Moody's Sanitarium San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John Mcgrew
Mother's Name Sophy Sweeney
Informant Frank Rowe, Houston, Texas
Burial or removal Sweeny, Texas
Certificate Number 346
GS Film number 2074698
Digital Folder Number 005145618
Image Number 00746
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3CG-BT9 : accessed 02 Jul 2014), Frank Rowe, 28 Jan 1923; citing certificate number 346, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2074698.