Essie Livingston

F, b. circa 1904
FatherRichard Alonzo "Lon" Livingston b. 9 Jun 1883, d. b 1975
MotherFannie Hall b. b 1890
Essie Livingston|b. c 1904|p21.htm#i403|Richard Alonzo "Lon" Livingston|b. 9 Jun 1883\nd. b 1975|p3.htm#i60|Fannie Hall|b. b 1890|p13.htm#i251|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 1904 Essie Livingston, daughter of Richard Alonzo "Lon" Livingston and Fannie Hall, was born c 1904 at OK. 
1910 Census4 May 1910 Essie Livingston appeared on the 1910 U.S. census of Stephens Township, Tillman County, OK, enumerated 4 May 1910, in the household of her parents, Richard Alonzo "Lon" Livingston and Fannie Hall Livingston. She was shown as age 6, born OK. 
1920 Census14 Jan 1920 Essie Livingston appeared on the 1920 U.S. census of Stephens Township, Tillman County, OK, enumerated 14 Jan 1920, in the household of her parents, Richard Alonzo "Lon" Livingston and Fannie Hall Livingston. She was shown as age 15, born OK, and attending school. 

Bessie Livingston

F, b. circa 1909
FatherRichard Alonzo "Lon" Livingston b. 9 Jun 1883, d. b 1975
MotherFannie Hall b. b 1890
Bessie Livingston|b. c 1909|p21.htm#i404|Richard Alonzo "Lon" Livingston|b. 9 Jun 1883\nd. b 1975|p3.htm#i60|Fannie Hall|b. b 1890|p13.htm#i251|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 1909 Bessie Livingston, daughter of Richard Alonzo "Lon" Livingston and Fannie Hall, was born c 1909 at OK. 
1910 Census4 May 1910 Bessie Livingston appeared on the 1910 U.S. census of Stephens Township, Tillman County, OK, enumerated 4 May 1910, in the household of her parents, Richard Alonzo "Lon" Livingston and Fannie Hall Livingston. She was shown as age 14 months, born OK. 
1920 Census14 Jan 1920 Bessie Livingston appeared on the 1920 U.S. census of Stephens Township, Tillman County, OK, enumerated 14 Jan 1920, in the household of her parents, Richard Alonzo "Lon" Livingston and Fannie Hall Livingston. She was shown as age 10, born OK, and attending school. 

Birt Ray Robertson

M, b. 7 January 1904, d. 5 July 1978
FatherByrd Albert Robertson b. 27 Jan 1881, d. 14 Nov 1944
MotherWillie Garner b. 24 Mar 1884, d. 2 Nov 1918
Birt Ray Robertson|b. 7 Jan 1904\nd. 5 Jul 1978|p21.htm#i405|Byrd Albert Robertson|b. 27 Jan 1881\nd. 14 Nov 1944|p9.htm#i161|Willie Garner|b. 24 Mar 1884\nd. 2 Nov 1918|p9.htm#i170|Bird A. Robertson|b. 7 Jan 1852\nd. 21 Jan 1919|p2.htm#i34|Alice M. Ellis|b. 18 Jul 1861\nd. 5 Aug 1928|p3.htm#i52|||||||
Birth7 Jan 1904 Birt Ray Robertson, son of Byrd Albert Robertson and Willie Garner, was born on 7 Jan 1904 at TX. 
1910 Census26 Apr 1910 Birt Ray Robertson appeared on the 1910 U.S. census of Delta County, TX, at Justice Precinct 3, enumerated 26 Apr 1910, in the household of his parents, Byrd Albert Robertson and Willie Garner Robertson. He was shown as Bertie, age 6, born TX. 
1920 Census2 Mar 1920 Birt Ray Robertson appeared on the 1920 U.S. census Lamar County, TX, enumerated 2 Mar 1920, in the household of his his father Byrd Albert Robertson and stepmother Sallie Adams Robertson. He was shown as age 16, born TX. 
Marriage2 Dec 1929 Birt Ray Robertson married Lennie O. Hicklen on 2 Dec 1929. 
1930 Census26 Apr 1930 Birt Ray Robertson and Lennie Hicklen Robertson appeared on the 1930 U.S. census of Roxton, Lamar County, TX, enumerated 26 Apr 1930. He was shown as age 26, born TX, working as a chauffeur for his father's transfer (bus) company. Lennie was shown as "Linnie," age 17, born TX.
They lived in a rented home in Roxton town.. 
Death5 Jul 1978 Birt Ray Robertson died on 5 Jul 1978 at prob San Antonio, Bexar County, TX, at age 74. 
Buriala 5 Jul 1978 He was buried a 5 Jul 1978 at Restland Cemetery, Roxton, Lamar County, TX. 

Family

Lennie O. Hicklen b. 31 May 1912, d. 10 Apr 1990
Children

James Garner Robertson

M, b. 23 April 1908, d. 14 August 1990
FatherByrd Albert Robertson b. 27 Jan 1881, d. 14 Nov 1944
MotherWillie Garner b. 24 Mar 1884, d. 2 Nov 1918
James Garner Robertson|b. 23 Apr 1908\nd. 14 Aug 1990|p21.htm#i406|Byrd Albert Robertson|b. 27 Jan 1881\nd. 14 Nov 1944|p9.htm#i161|Willie Garner|b. 24 Mar 1884\nd. 2 Nov 1918|p9.htm#i170|Bird A. Robertson|b. 7 Jan 1852\nd. 21 Jan 1919|p2.htm#i34|Alice M. Ellis|b. 18 Jul 1861\nd. 5 Aug 1928|p3.htm#i52|||||||
Name Variation  James Garner Robertson was generally known as 'Gan'. 
Birth23 Apr 1908 He, son of Byrd Albert Robertson and Willie Garner, was born on 23 Apr 1908 at Lamar County, TX. 
1910 Census26 Apr 1910 James Garner Robertson appeared on the 1910 U.S. census of Delta County, TX, at Justice Precinct 3, enumerated 26 Apr 1910, in the household of his parents, Byrd Albert Robertson and Willie Garner Robertson. He was shown as Garner, age 2, born TX. 
1920 Census2 Mar 1920 James Garner Robertson appeared on the 1920 U.S. census Lamar County, TX, enumerated 2 Mar 1920, in the household of his father Byrd Albert Robertson and stepmother Sallie Adams Robertson. He was shown as Garner, age 13, born TX. 
Marriageb 1931 James Garner Robertson married Margaret Cleo Walker b 1931. 
Milit-Begbt 1940 - 1945? James Garner Robertson began military service bt 1940 - 1945? Seaman first class, US Navy. 
Death14 Aug 1990 He died on 14 Aug 1990 at prob Lamar County, TX, at age 82. 
Buriala 14 Aug 1990 He was buried a 14 Aug 1990 at Roxton, Lamar County, TX. Restland Cemetery. 

Family

Margaret Cleo Walker b. 21 Apr 1912, d. 1 Feb 1986
Children

Estelle Robertson

F, b. circa 1914
FatherByrd Albert Robertson b. 27 Jan 1881, d. 14 Nov 1944
MotherWillie Garner b. 24 Mar 1884, d. 2 Nov 1918
Estelle Robertson|b. c 1914|p21.htm#i407|Byrd Albert Robertson|b. 27 Jan 1881\nd. 14 Nov 1944|p9.htm#i161|Willie Garner|b. 24 Mar 1884\nd. 2 Nov 1918|p9.htm#i170|Bird A. Robertson|b. 7 Jan 1852\nd. 21 Jan 1919|p2.htm#i34|Alice M. Ellis|b. 18 Jul 1861\nd. 5 Aug 1928|p3.htm#i52|||||||
Birthc 1914 Estelle Robertson, daughter of Byrd Albert Robertson and Willie Garner, was born c 1914 at TX. 
1920 Census2 Mar 1920 Estelle Robertson appeared on the 1920 U.S. census Lamar County, TX, enumerated 2 Mar 1920, in the household of her father Byrd Albert Robertson and stepmother Sallie Adams Robertson. She was shown as Ester, age 6, born TX. 
1930 Census22 Apr 1930 Estelle Robertson appeared on the 1930 U.S. census of Roxton, Lamar County, TX, enumerated 22 Apr 1930, in the household of her father Byrd Albert Robertson. She was shown as age 15, born TX. 
Marriagea May 1930 Estelle Robertson married Henry Kelley a May 1930. 

Sallie Adams

F, b. circa 1885
Birthc 1885 Sallie Adams was born c 1885 at MS. 
Marriageb 1919 She married Byrd Albert Robertson, son of Bird Alexander Robertson and Alice Matilda Ellis, b 1919. Sallie Robertson had been married befor (she and Albert Byrd Robertson are shown on the 1920 census with his stepdaughter Lillian Pettit, age 16). 
1920 Census2 Mar 1920 Sallie Adams Robertson and Byrd Albert Robertson appeared on the 1920 U.S. census of Lamar County, TX, enumerated 2 Mar 1920. He was shown as Albert, a 38-year-old farmer, born TX. Sallie, his second wife, was shown as age 35 born MS.. Their children Murriel were listed as living with them. His children -- Floyd, age19 ; Birt, age 16; James (shown as Garner), age 13; and Estelle (shown as Ester), age 6 -- were all born TX as was their daughter Murriel, age 1. Sallie's daughter by her first husband, Lillian Pettit, age 16, was also enumerated with the family. 
1930 Census22 Apr 1930 Sallie Adams Robertson and Byrd Albert Robertson appeared on the 1930 U.S. census of Roxton, Lamar County, TX, enumerated 22 Apr 1930. He was shown as age 47, owner of a $2000 home in town, employed as manager of a transfer (bus) line. Sallie was shown as age 44.. Their daughter Ima Nelle was listed as living with them. Estelle (15, from first marriage) and Ima Nelle, age 6 (from current marriage). were both shown as born TX. 

Family

Byrd Albert Robertson b. 27 Jan 1881, d. 14 Nov 1944
Children

Murriel Robertson

F, b. circa May 1919, d. before 1930
FatherByrd Albert Robertson b. 27 Jan 1881, d. 14 Nov 1944
MotherSallie Adams b. c 1885
Murriel Robertson|b. c May 1919\nd. b 1930|p21.htm#i409|Byrd Albert Robertson|b. 27 Jan 1881\nd. 14 Nov 1944|p9.htm#i161|Sallie Adams|b. c 1885|p21.htm#i408|Bird A. Robertson|b. 7 Jan 1852\nd. 21 Jan 1919|p2.htm#i34|Alice M. Ellis|b. 18 Jul 1861\nd. 5 Aug 1928|p3.htm#i52|||||||
Birthc May 1919 Murriel Robertson, daughter of Byrd Albert Robertson and Sallie Adams, was born c May 1919 at TX. 
1920 Census2 Mar 1920 Murriel Robertson appeared on the 1920 U.S. census of Lamar County, TX, enumerated 2 Mar 1920, in the household of her parents, Byrd Albert Robertson and Sallie Adams Robertson. She was shown as age 1, born TX. 
Deathb 1930 Murriel Robertson died b 1930. Muriel is not recorded with her parents in the 1930 census. Although no death record can be found, it is likely that she died in the years between the 1920 and 1930 censuses. 

Alton Roberts

M, b. circa 1907
FatherJoseph Austin Roberts b. Apr 1879, d. b 1920
MotherMargaret Etta Livingston b. 6 Jun 1880, d. 7 Jul 1956
Alton Roberts|b. c 1907|p21.htm#i410|Joseph Austin Roberts|b. Apr 1879\nd. b 1920|p13.htm#i248|Margaret Etta Livingston|b. 6 Jun 1880\nd. 7 Jul 1956|p3.htm#i57|||||||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 1907 Alton Roberts, son of Joseph Austin Roberts and Margaret Etta Livingston, was born c 1907 at OK. 
1910 Census6 May 1910 Alton Roberts appeared on the 1910 U.S. census of Hazel Township, Tillman County, OK, enumerated 6 May 1910 in the household of Abigah C. Livingston, his grandfather, with his widowed mother. He was shown as age 3 born TX. 
1920 Census12 Jan 1920 Alton Roberts appeared on the 1920 U.S. census of Stephens Township, Tillman County, OK, enumerated 12 Jan 1920, in the household of his mother Margaret Etta Livingston Roberts. He was shown as age 18, born OK, and attending school. 

H.C. McCarrell

M, b. 7 February 1916, d. 20 November 1988
FatherEmmitt E. McCarrell b. 8 Nov 1894, d. 31 Mar 1975
MotherNellie Valentine Robertson b. 14 Feb 1896, d. 15 Dec 1985
H.C. McCarrell|b. 7 Feb 1916\nd. 20 Nov 1988|p21.htm#i411|Emmitt E. McCarrell|b. 8 Nov 1894\nd. 31 Mar 1975|p10.htm#i191|Nellie Valentine Robertson|b. 14 Feb 1896\nd. 15 Dec 1985|p9.htm#i165|||||||Bird A. Robertson|b. 7 Jan 1852\nd. 21 Jan 1919|p2.htm#i34|Alice M. Ellis|b. 18 Jul 1861\nd. 5 Aug 1928|p3.htm#i52|
Birth7 Feb 1916 H.C. McCarrell, son of Emmitt E. McCarrell and Nellie Valentine Robertson, was born on 7 Feb 1916 at prob Delta County, TX. 
1920 Census30 Jan 1920 H.C. McCarrell appeared on the 1920 U.S. census of Delta County, TX, at Justice Precinct 2, enumerated 30 Jan 1920, in the household of his parents, Emmitt E. McCarrell and Nellie Robertson McCarrell. He was shown as age 4 months, born TX. 
1930 Census3 Apr 1930 H.C. McCarrell appeared on the 1930 U.S. census Delta County, TX, at Justice Precinct 3, enumerated 3 Apr 1930 in the household of his parents, Emmitt E. McCarrell and Nellie Robertson McCarrell. He was shown as age 14, born TX, and having attended school within the year. 
Marriagec 1940 H.C. McCarrell married Estelle Rutherford c 1940. 
Death20 Nov 1988 H.C. McCarrell died on 20 Nov 1988 at Paris, Lamar County, TX, at age 72. 

Family

Estelle Rutherford b. 9 Mar 1921
Children

Estelle Rutherford

F, b. 9 March 1921
Birth9 Mar 1921 Estelle Rutherford was born on 9 Mar 1921. 
Marriagec 1940 She married H.C. McCarrell, son of Emmitt E. McCarrell and Nellie Valentine Robertson, c 1940. 

Family

H.C. McCarrell b. 7 Feb 1916, d. 20 Nov 1988
Children

Opal McCarrell

F
FatherEmmitt E. McCarrell b. 8 Nov 1894, d. 31 Mar 1975
MotherNellie Valentine Robertson b. 14 Feb 1896, d. 15 Dec 1985
Opal McCarrell||p21.htm#i413|Emmitt E. McCarrell|b. 8 Nov 1894\nd. 31 Mar 1975|p10.htm#i191|Nellie Valentine Robertson|b. 14 Feb 1896\nd. 15 Dec 1985|p9.htm#i165|||||||Bird A. Robertson|b. 7 Jan 1852\nd. 21 Jan 1919|p2.htm#i34|Alice M. Ellis|b. 18 Jul 1861\nd. 5 Aug 1928|p3.htm#i52|
1930 Census3 Apr 1930 Opal McCarrell appeared on the 1930 U.S. census Delta County, TX, at Justice Precinct 3, enumerated 3 Apr 1930, in the household of her parents, Emmitt E. McCarrell and Nellie Robertson McCarrell. She was shown as age 7, born TX. 

Luda Bea "Bea" McCarrell

F
FatherEmmitt E. McCarrell b. 8 Nov 1894, d. 31 Mar 1975
MotherNellie Valentine Robertson b. 14 Feb 1896, d. 15 Dec 1985
Luda Bea "Bea" McCarrell||p21.htm#i414|Emmitt E. McCarrell|b. 8 Nov 1894\nd. 31 Mar 1975|p10.htm#i191|Nellie Valentine Robertson|b. 14 Feb 1896\nd. 15 Dec 1985|p9.htm#i165|||||||Bird A. Robertson|b. 7 Jan 1852\nd. 21 Jan 1919|p2.htm#i34|Alice M. Ellis|b. 18 Jul 1861\nd. 5 Aug 1928|p3.htm#i52|
1930 Census3 Apr 1930 Luda Bea "Bea" McCarrell appeared on the 1930 U.S. census Delta County, TX, at Justice Precinct 3, enumerated 3 Apr 1930, in the household of her parents, Emmitt E. McCarrell and Nellie Robertson McCarrell. She was shown as age 2, born TX. 

Virginia Lucille Robertson

F
FatherFloyd E. Robertson b. 22 Dec 1902, d. 10 Jul 1970
MotherLucille Foreman b. 11 Feb 1905, d. 2 Apr 1987
Virginia Lucille Robertson||p21.htm#i415|Floyd E. Robertson|b. 22 Dec 1902\nd. 10 Jul 1970|p9.htm#i171|Lucille Foreman|b. 11 Feb 1905\nd. 2 Apr 1987|p8.htm#i160|Byrd A. Robertson|b. 27 Jan 1881\nd. 14 Nov 1944|p9.htm#i161|Willie Garner|b. 24 Mar 1884\nd. 2 Nov 1918|p9.htm#i170|||||||
1930 Census16 Apr 1930 Virginia Lucille Robertson appeared on the 1930 U.S. census Lamar County, TX, at Justice Precinct 2, enumerated 16 Apr 1930, in the household of her parents, Floyd E. Robertson and Lucille Foreman Robertson. She was shown as age 4 years and nine months, born TX. 

Billy Floyd Robertson

M, b. 12 March 1928, d. 30 May 2001
FatherFloyd E. Robertson b. 22 Dec 1902, d. 10 Jul 1970
MotherLucille Foreman b. 11 Feb 1905, d. 2 Apr 1987
Billy Floyd Robertson|b. 12 Mar 1928\nd. 30 May 2001|p21.htm#i416|Floyd E. Robertson|b. 22 Dec 1902\nd. 10 Jul 1970|p9.htm#i171|Lucille Foreman|b. 11 Feb 1905\nd. 2 Apr 1987|p8.htm#i160|Byrd A. Robertson|b. 27 Jan 1881\nd. 14 Nov 1944|p9.htm#i161|Willie Garner|b. 24 Mar 1884\nd. 2 Nov 1918|p9.htm#i170|||||||
Birth12 Mar 1928 Billy Floyd Robertson, son of Floyd E. Robertson and Lucille Foreman, was born on 12 Mar 1928 at prob Lamar County, TX. 
1930 Census16 Apr 1930 Billy Floyd Robertson appeared on the 1930 U.S. census Lamar County, TX, at Justice Precinct 2, enumerated 16 Apr 1930 in the household of his parents, Floyd E. Robertson and Lucille Foreman Robertson. He was shown as age 2, born TX. 
Death30 May 2001 Billy Floyd Robertson died on 30 May 2001 at prob Groom, Carson County, TX, at age 73. 

Ima Nelle Robertson

F, b. 8 March 1924, d. 18 March 1980
FatherByrd Albert Robertson b. 27 Jan 1881, d. 14 Nov 1944
MotherSallie Adams b. c 1885
Ima Nelle Robertson|b. 8 Mar 1924\nd. 18 Mar 1980|p21.htm#i417|Byrd Albert Robertson|b. 27 Jan 1881\nd. 14 Nov 1944|p9.htm#i161|Sallie Adams|b. c 1885|p21.htm#i408|Bird A. Robertson|b. 7 Jan 1852\nd. 21 Jan 1919|p2.htm#i34|Alice M. Ellis|b. 18 Jul 1861\nd. 5 Aug 1928|p3.htm#i52|||||||
Birth8 Mar 1924 Ima Nelle Robertson, daughter of Byrd Albert Robertson and Sallie Adams, was born on 8 Mar 1924 at TX. 
1930 Census22 Apr 1930 Ima Nelle Robertson appeared on the 1930 U.S. census of Roxton, Lamar County, TX, enumerated 22 Apr 1930, in the household of her parents, Byrd Albert Robertson and Sallie Adams Robertson. She was shown as age 5, born TX. 
Death18 Mar 1980 Ima Nelle Robertson died on 18 Mar 1980 at age 56. 

Lennie O. Hicklen

F, b. 31 May 1912, d. 10 April 1990
Birth31 May 1912 Lennie O. Hicklen was born on 31 May 1912 at Howland, Lamar County, TX. 
Marriage2 Dec 1929 She married Birt Ray Robertson, son of Byrd Albert Robertson and Willie Garner, on 2 Dec 1929. 
1930 Census26 Apr 1930 Lennie Hicklen Robertson and Birt Ray Robertson appeared on the 1930 U.S. census of Roxton, Lamar County, TX, enumerated 26 Apr 1930. He was shown as age 26, born TX, working as a chauffeur for his father's transfer (bus) company. Lennie was shown as "Linnie," age 17, born TX.
They lived in a rented home in Roxton town.. 
Death10 Apr 1990 Lennie Hicklen Robertson died on 10 Apr 1990 at San Antonio, Bexar County, TX, at age 77. Obituary: THE PARIS NEWS, 11 Apr 1990. "Lennie O. Robertson, 77, of San Antonio, formerly of Roxton, died there Tuesday, 10 Apr 1990. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, 13 Apr, in Restland Cemetery in Roxton. Gene Roden's Sons had charge of arrangements. Mrs. Robertson was born 31 May 1912, in Howland, a daughter of Wylie and Nellie Graham Hicklen. She married Birt [Ray] Robertson on 2 Dec 1929. He died in 1978. She was a retired hotel desk clerk. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Fletcher of San Antonio; a brother, Frank Hicklen of Tyler; one half sister, Tommie Johnson of Tyler; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren." 
Burial13 Apr 1990 She was buried on 13 Apr 1990 at Restland Cemetery, Roxton, Lamar County, TX. 

Family

Birt Ray Robertson b. 7 Jan 1904, d. 5 Jul 1978
Children

Mary Jane Robertson

F
FatherBirt Ray Robertson b. 7 Jan 1904, d. 5 Jul 1978
MotherLennie O. Hicklen b. 31 May 1912, d. 10 Apr 1990
Mary Jane Robertson||p21.htm#i419|Birt Ray Robertson|b. 7 Jan 1904\nd. 5 Jul 1978|p21.htm#i405|Lennie O. Hicklen|b. 31 May 1912\nd. 10 Apr 1990|p21.htm#i418|Byrd A. Robertson|b. 27 Jan 1881\nd. 14 Nov 1944|p9.htm#i161|Willie Garner|b. 24 Mar 1884\nd. 2 Nov 1918|p9.htm#i170|||||||

Paul Dwayne Robertson

M, b. 4 September 1932, d. 7 June 1943
FatherBirt Ray Robertson b. 7 Jan 1904, d. 5 Jul 1978
MotherLennie O. Hicklen b. 31 May 1912, d. 10 Apr 1990
Paul Dwayne Robertson|b. 4 Sep 1932\nd. 7 Jun 1943|p21.htm#i420|Birt Ray Robertson|b. 7 Jan 1904\nd. 5 Jul 1978|p21.htm#i405|Lennie O. Hicklen|b. 31 May 1912\nd. 10 Apr 1990|p21.htm#i418|Byrd A. Robertson|b. 27 Jan 1881\nd. 14 Nov 1944|p9.htm#i161|Willie Garner|b. 24 Mar 1884\nd. 2 Nov 1918|p9.htm#i170|||||||
Birth4 Sep 1932 Paul Dwayne Robertson, son of Birt Ray Robertson and Lennie O. Hicklen, was born on 4 Sep 1932 at Lamar County, TX. 
Death7 Jun 1943 Paul Dwayne Robertson died on 7 Jun 1943 at Lamar County, TX, at age 10. 
Buriala 7 Jun 1943 He was buried a 7 Jun 1943 at Restland Cemetery, Roxton, Lamar County, TX. 

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|p21.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|p30.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|p91.htm#i1823|
Birthc 1818 Elijah K. Gentry, son of Elijah Gentry and Wilmoth Killen, was born c 1818 at prob Wayne County, MS. Elijah K. was 32 years old as of the 1850 Winston County MS census. Middle name may be Killen (his mother's maiden name). 
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 U.S. census of Wayne County, MS. 
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 U.S. census of Rankin County, MS. 
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 U.S. census of Winston County, MS. 
Marriage18 Apr 1848 Elijah K. Gentry married Eliza Z. Lanham on 18 Apr 1848 at Winston County, MS. 
1850 Census25 Sep 1850 Elijah K. Gentry and Elizah Lanham Gentry appeared on the 1850 U.S. 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. 
1860 Census-Slave21 Sep 1860 Elijah K. Gentry appeared on the 1860 U.S. slave census of Neshoba County, MS, enumerated 21 Sep 1860. The census reflects ownership of one black female, age 7.  
1860 Census22 Sep 1860 He and Elizah Lanham Gentry appeared on the 1860 U.S. 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. 
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 b. c 1826
Children

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|p21.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|p30.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|p91.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. 
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 U.S. census of Rankin County, MS. 
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 U.S. census of Winston County, MS. 
Marriage6 Aug 1840 Ira Bird Gentry married Martha Clark on 6 Aug 1840 at Noxubee County, MS. 
1850 Census26 Oct 1850 Ira Bird Gentry and Martha Clark Gentry appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Attala County, MS, at Township 18 Range 8E 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. 
1860 Census19 Sep 1860 Ira Bird Gentry and Martha Clark Gentry appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of Neshoba County, MS, enumerated 19 Sep 1860. Ira was shown as a 38-year-old farmer, born MS; Martha was shown as age 33, born SC. Their children James A., Mary, Amanda, William Adolphus, Elijah, Benjamin F. and Margaret were listed as living with them. All of the children -- James, age 17; Mary, 15; Amanda, 13; Adolphus, 11; Elijah, 6; Benjamin, 4; and Margaret, 1 -- were shown as born MS. The oldest four had attended school within the prior year. 

Family

Martha Clark b. 1827
Children
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