Elijah William ARMSTRONG: An Armstrong & A Heffernan

1824 - 1907 (82 years)

Generation: 1

Elijah William ARMSTRONG was born on 1 Dec 1824 in , Callaway, Missouri, USA; died on 10 Aug 1907 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; was buried on 11 Aug 1907 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.

Other Events:

Census: 2 Dec 1850, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; pg 84, hh# 520
Census: 12 Jun 1860, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; pg 22, hh# 143
Census: 6 Aug 1870, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; pg 136, hh# 890
Property: 14 Nov 1870, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; (sold to Alex Ford)
Property: 24 Jun 1878, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; AR2450__.470
Census: 1880, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; ED 13, pg 28 (430C)
Census: 22 Jun 1900, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; ED 10, pg 13A
Obituary: 14 Aug 1907, Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; The Rogers Democrat

Notes:

Elijah's property, a perfect square, encompassed most of what is now Prairie Creek Park (the southern part up to about the campground and including part of the marina) and the northeast portion of the community of Prairie Creek. The northwest corner was along Summers Road just north of Grace Lane and the southern end of South Old Dutch Road points toward the southeast corner behind the lots in the cul de sac - this corner is still defined by present-day properties. The northwest corner is not as clearly defined now but included all the properties on the north side of Grace Lane. I believe Summers Road has claimed the tip of the corner. Remember that this lake wasn't present during Elijah's lifetime; the dam was constructed in 1960-1966. There are also patents for Jackson, Solomon (the younger?) and William (not Warfield?) in this township. Jackson's land (1889) includes Elijah's original homestead and the quarter just east of it (now mostly under water). Solomon's patent (1894) is the same as Elijah's original homestead. William's place (1875) was west of Bentonville along the western edge of the airport.

Elijah operated a cable ferry at the War Eagle Mill in Benton Co, Arkansas. He homesteaded 160 acres that is now partially covered by a man made lake just east of Rogers, AR.
Per the Rogers Democrat of August 14, 1907, Elijah died at 6 am on a Saturday.
Elijah is buried in the Grimes family cemetary with his father, Solomon, in Benton Co.

Elijah was married 4 times. He homesteaded 180 acres of land at Rogers, AR, where he raised four families. After his death, his last wife stayed on with her daughter and raised vegetables for sale. After Nancy died, the daughter married Elbert Williams. Their son Wateman Williams built a fine brick home and he and his wife lived there. A Betty Armstrong lived on the property at the time of this report. Elijah, his last 3 wives and children - Homer [Horace?] and Washie - are buried in the Grimes Cemetery near Rogers, AR. Source-war records, family Bibles, court records, and descendents. (Mildred Armstrong Gilman.)

(Research):Check Ozark Cemetery, McReynolds Cemetery.

Census:
Sugar Creek Township
Elijah Armstrong 27 M none Mo
Darcus 27 F Il
Amanda 7 F Ark
Wm 5 M Ark
He was living next to George and Mary Ford, probably the parents of his son-in-law, Benjamin. Amanda and William Huckaby are Darcus' children.

Census:
Osage Township, Bentonville PO
Elijah Armstrong 35 M Farmer 400 300 MO he cannot read or write
Adorcus 38 F IL
William 14 M AR attended school this year
Amanda 17 F AR
Jackson 10 M AR
Sallie 7 F AR
Solomon 6 M MO
Benjamin 3 M AR
Ann 9M F AR
William and Amanda HUCKABY

Census:
Osage Township, Bentonville PO
Armstrong, Eliga 50 M W Farmer MO
Darkus 50 M W Keep House IL
Jackson 19 M W At Home AR
Sarah 17 F W At Home AR
Solomon 15 M W AR
Benjamin 14 M W
Ann 12 F W
Nancy 10 F W
Rumley Houston 9 M W
Armstrong, Solomon 84 M W At Home KY

Property:

ARMSTRONG, E to FORD, ALEXANDER NOV 14, 1870 H 555 2
ARMSTRONG, Wm W & W to WALKER, LEVI C MAR 8, 1861 E 444 1

Property:

ARMSTRONG ELIJAH 3 19N 29W 79.52 1878/06/24
ARMSTRONG ELIJAH 3 19N 29W 0.0 1878/06/24
"South West fractional quarter of the North East fractional quarter and the North West quarter of the South East quarter of Section three, in Township nineteen North, of Range twenty nine West, in the district of lands subject to sale at Harrison, Arkansas, containing seventy nine acres and fifty two hundredths of an acre"

Census:
Brightwater Township
ARMSTRONG Elijah Self M M W 55 MO Farmer KY KY
ARMSTRONG Nancy Wife M F W 44 IL Keeping House VA IN
ARMSTRONG Solomon Son S M W 24 MO Farmer MO IL
ARMSTRONG Lou Bessie Dau S F W 1 AR MO IL
BLANCET John Other W M W 24 AL Laborer AL AL

Census:
Esculapia Township 319/322
Armstrong, Elijah head W M Dec 1824 75 M 12 Missouri KY KY Farmer Owns
Mary J wife W F Oct 1846 53 M 12 Tennessee TN TN
Hannah dau W F Jun 1892 8 S Arkansas MO TN

Elijah married Sarah Elizabeth MORGAN about 1841. Sarah was born on 6 Mar 1830; died in 1844 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Samuel W ARMSTRONG was born about 1844; died in 1848 in , , Missouri, USA.

Elijah married Sarah Adorcas MAHURIN about 1850 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. Sarah (daughter of Rev William H MAHURIN and Sarah WILSON) was born in 1822 in , , Illinois, USA; died after 1869. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

3. Jackson Calvin ARMSTRONG was born on 6 Aug 1851 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 6 Dec 1930 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 7 Dec 1930 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA.
4. Sarah ARMSTRONG was born in 1853 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died about 1882.
5. Horace ARMSTRONG was born in 1855 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died in 1860 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; was buried in 1860 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.
6. Solomon ARMSTRONG was born on 27 Jan 1855 in , , Missouri, USA; died on 20 Jun 1946 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 21 Jun 1946 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.
7. Benjamin Franklin ARMSTRONG was born on 7 Apr 1857 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 20 Aug 1941 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 21 Aug 1941 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.
8. Anna ARMSTRONG was born on 15 Jan 1860 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 19 Aug 1948 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA; was buried on 20 Aug 1948 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.
9. Nancy Jane ARMSTRONG was born on 1 Jan 1862 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 27 Mar 1927 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; was buried on 29 Mar 1927 in , Nowata, Oklahoma, USA.
10. Washie ARMSTRONG was born about 1864 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased in , , Arkansas, USA.

Elijah married Nancy Ann MORGAN on 28 Oct 1875 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. Nancy (daughter of Evan S MORGAN and Elizabeth BURKS) was born on 29 Jan 1836 in , , Illinois, USA; died in Deceased; was buried in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

11. Melinda Lou Elizabeth ARMSTRONG was born in Jan 1879 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 23 Apr 1929 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA; was buried on 24 Apr 1929 in Edgewood, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.

Elijah married Mary Jane MCQUISTION on 1 Apr 1888 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. Mary (daughter of Andrew J MCQUISTION and Hannah S Clapp FOUST) was born on 1 Oct 1846 in , , Tennessee, USA; died in 1923 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; was buried in 1923 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

12. Hannah Sinkley ARMSTRONG was born on 17 Jun 1892 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 5 Apr 1949 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; was buried on 7 Apr 1949 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.

Generation: 2

2. Samuel W ARMSTRONG (1.Elijah¹) was born about 1844; died in 1848 in , , Missouri, USA.
Notes:
Samuel died of pneumonia while traveling in Missouri with his father, Elijah.

Jackson Calvin ARMSTRONG

(1.Elijah¹) was born on 6 Aug 1851 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 6 Dec 1930 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 7 Dec 1930 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Jack Armstrong
Census: 1880, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; ED 13, pg 41 (436C)
Residence: 4 Feb 1886, , Benton, Arkansas, USA
Residence: 12 Apr 1889, , Navarro, Texas, USA
Property: 25 Jun 1889, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; 80 acres
Census: 4 Jun 1900, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 109, pg 2A
Census: 1910, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 120, pg 3B
Census: 1920, Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 160, pg 2A

Notes:

Census:
Sugar Creek Township
Armstrong J. C. Self M M W 28 AR Farmer MO IL
Armstrong Minerva Wife M F W 21 AR Keeping House TN TN
Armstrong Maretta Dau S F W 4 TX AR AR
Armstrong Caldona Dau S F W 1 AR AR AR
Armstrong Nancy Dau S F W 2M AR AR AR

Property:

ARMSTRONG JACKSON 3 19N 29W 0.0 1889/06/25
ARMSTRONG JACKSON 2 19N 29W 80.0 1889/06/25

Census:
Precinct 8
Armstrong, Jack head W M Aug 1851 48 M 25 AR AR AR m. 25yrs
Minerva A wife W F Apr 1859 41 M 25 AR KY KY 12/10
Elijah son W M Sep 1882 17 S AR AR AR
Moses son W M Feb 1884 14 S AR AR AR
Geo P son W M Apr 1889 11 S TX AR AR
Myrtle dau W F Jun 1891 8 S TX AR AR
Solomon son W M Oct 1898 6 S TX AR AR
Jackson son W M Aug 1898 1 S TX AR AR
David son W M May 1900 0 S TX AR AR

Census:
Precinct 8
Head Jackson Armstrong M 58 Arkansas
Wife Manervy Armstrong F 51 Arkansas
Son Mose Armstrong M 24 Arkansas
Son Pruitt Armstrong M 21 Texas
Dau Myrtle Armstrong F 18 Texas
Son Sal Armstrong F 15 Texas
Son Jackson Armstrong M 11 Texas
F-in-l Aron Ritter M 79 Tennessee

Census:

Head Jackson C Armstrong M 68 Arkansas
Wife Manervy Armstrong F 60 Arkansas

Jackson married Minerva Alice RITTER on 4 Dec 1874 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. Minerva (daughter of Aaron R RITTER and Bethena POSEY) was born on 22 Apr 1859 in , , Arkansas, USA; died on 9 Apr 1939 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 10 Apr 1939 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

13. Mary Etta ARMSTRONG was born on 24 Feb 1876 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 13 Oct 1963 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Oct 1963 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.
14. Caldony Dora ARMSTRONG was born on 10 Oct 1878 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 11 Jan 1945 in Crosbyton, Crosby, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 Jan 1945 in Ralls, Crosby, Texas, USA.
15. Nancy B ARMSTRONG was born on 5 Mar 1880 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 11 Jul 1917 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 Jul 1917 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA.
16. Elijah William ARMSTRONG was born on 15 Sep 1882 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 17 Jan 1977 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 19 Jun 1977 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.
17. John ARMSTRONG was born about 1884; died before 1901.
18. Moses ARMSTRONG was born on 4 Feb 1886 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 13 Aug 1975 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Aug 1975 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA.
19. George Pruitt ARMSTRONG was born on 12 Apr 1889 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA; died on 12 Mar 1949 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 14 Mar 1949 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.
20. Myrtle ARMSTRONG was born on 25 Jun 1891 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; died on 27 Jan 1996 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 29 Jan 1996 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.
21. Solomon ARMSTRONG was born on 15 Oct 1893 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA; died on 21 Sep 1977 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 23 Sep 1977 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA.
22. Aaron Posey ARMSTRONG was born about 1895; died before 1901.
23. Jackson Calvin ARMSTRONG, Jr was born on 30 Aug 1898 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA; died on 6 Dec 1947 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 8 Dec 1947 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA.
24. David ARMSTRONG was born in May 1900 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; died in 1900 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried in 1900 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA.

Sarah ARMSTRONG

(1.Elijah¹) was born in 1853 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died about 1882.

Other Events:

Name: Sallie Armstrong

Notes:

Sallie married Benjamin Ford on 1 May 1871, Benton County, Arkansas, Marriage Book A, page 257. By the 1900 census, Benjamin is married to Susan J. The record says they have been married since age 31 (17yrs) and she has had 5 children with 4 still living. In 1910, he is married to Jane S and has been married 26 years, again 5 children, 4 living. I believe Susan J and Jane S are the same person and that Sarah died before 1900 and her children are probably Elizabeth, Nancy Jane, Eldora and Fannie M. There is then a gap in the children's ages and Mary is born in 1884, 26 years before the 1910 Census that says Benjamin and Jane were married 26 years.

Sarah married Benjamin FORD on 26 Feb 1871 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. Benjamin (son of Alexander FORD and Mary Ann GRAMLING) was born on 1 Sep 1852 in , Monroe, Kentucky, USA; died on 30 Jun 1923 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; was buried on 1 Jul 1923 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

25. Elizabeth FORD was born on 5 Apr 1872 in , , Missouri, USA; died on 18 Jul 1900 in , , Arkansas, USA; was buried on 19 Jul 1900 in Garfield, Benton, Arkansas, USA.
26. Nancy Jane FORD was born in Nov 1874 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in 1936 in , , Arkansas, USA; was buried in 1936 in Decatur, Benton, Arkansas, USA.
27. Eldora FORD was born in 1876 in , , Missouri, USA; died in Deceased.
28. Fannie M FORD was born in 1878 in , , Missouri, USA; died in Deceased.

Horace ARMSTRONG

(1.Elijah¹) was born in 1855 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died in 1860 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; was buried in 1860 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Homer Armstrong

Notes:

Horace died from eating "poison berries", i.e. chokeberries, according to the mortality schedule of 1860. If he is indeed buried at Grimes, there is no stone.

Solomon ARMSTRONG

(1.Elijah¹) was born on 27 Jan 1855 in , , Missouri, USA; died on 20 Jun 1946 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 21 Jun 1946 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Occupation: Abt 1875; farmer
Property: 9 Jun 1894, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; (bought) 78 acres
Census: 18 Jun 1900, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; ED 10, pg 10B
Census: 10 Apr 1910, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; ED 19, pg 2B
Census: 1920, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 141, pg 13B
Census: 1940, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 175-13, pg 11B

Notes:

Property:
Armstrong Solomon 3 19N 29W 78.17 1894/06/09

Census:
Esculapia Township
Armstrong, Solomon head W M Jan 1855 45 M 17 MO IN IL Farmer Owns
Mary E wife W F May 1862 37 M 17 MO KY KY
William son W M Dec 1883 16 AR MO MO
Alexander son W M Oct 1885 14 AR MO MO
Elijah son W M Jan 1889 11 AR MO MO
Effie dau W F May 1890 10 AR MO MO
Jacob son W M Sep 1893 6 AR MO MO

Census:
Esculapia Township
Head Solomon Armstrong M 55 Missouri
Wife Mary E Armstrong F 46 Missouri
Dau Effie Armstrong F 19 Arkansas
Son Jack Armstrong M 16 Arkansas
Son Benjamin F Armstrong M 9 Arkansas

Census:
Precinct 1
Head Sol Armstrong M 65 Missouri
Wife Mary Armstrong F 56 Missouri
Son Jack Armstrong M 26 Arkansas
Son Ben F Armstrong M 19 Arkansas
Son Aleck Armstrong M 33 Arkansas
D-in-l Cora Armstrong F 26 Nebraska
G-dau Leora I Armstrong F 1 Texas
G-son Robert Earl Armstrong M 0 Texas

Census:
Precinct 1
Head W H Armstrong M 56 Arkansas
Wife Rhoda Armstrong F 47 Texas
Son Ocie Armstrong M 25 Texas
Son Alvie Armstrong M 23 Texas
Father Sol Armstrong M 85 Arkansas

Solomon married Mary Elizabeth FORD on 25 Feb 1883 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. Mary (daughter of Alexander FORD and Mary Ann GRAMLING) was born on 29 May 1863 in , , Missouri, USA; died on 17 Mar 1939 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 18 Mar 1939 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

29. William Henry ARMSTRONG was born on 12 Dec 1883 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 24 Feb 1964 in Emhouse, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 26 Feb 1964 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.
30. Alexander L ARMSTRONG was born on 9 Oct 1885 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 1 Mar 1972 in Stilwell, Adair, Oklahoma, USA; was buried on 3 Mar 1972 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA.
31. Viana ARMSTRONG was born on 10 Jul 1887 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 13 Dec 1893 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 14 Dec 1893 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.
32. Elijah ARMSTRONG was born on 29 Jan 1889 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 16 Jul 1959 in Lakeview, Lake, Oregon, USA; was buried in Jul 1959 in Lakeview, Lake, Oregon, USA.
33. Effie E ARMSTRONG was born on 2 May 1890 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 25 Sep 1976 in , Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 27 Sep 1976 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA.
34. Jack ARMSTRONG was born on 28 Sep 1893 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 7 May 1970 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 9 May 1970 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA.
35. Benjamin Franklin ARMSTRONG was born on 25 Jul 1900 in , , Arkansas, USA; died on 9 Sep 1964 in , , Idaho, USA.

Benjamin Franklin ARMSTRONG

(1.Elijah¹) was born on 7 Apr 1857 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 20 Aug 1941 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 21 Aug 1941 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Frank Armstrong
Census: 1880, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; ED 13, pg 29 (430C)
Census: 27 Jun 1900, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; ED 10, pg 15B
Census: 1910, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; ED 19, pg 4B
Census: 1920, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; ED 55, pg 18B
Census: 17 Apr 1930, , Rusk, Texas, USA; ED 23, pg 11B
Census: 3 Apr 1940, Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; ED 201-28, pg 1B

Notes:

Who is T. M. Armstrong who reported his death?

(Medical):(heart failure)

Census:
Bright Water Township, District 13
ARMSTRONG B. F. Self M M W 22 Laborer AR MO IL
ARMSTRONG Sarah Wife M F W 25 Keeping House MO IL IL
ARMSTRONG Martha B. Dau S F W 3 AR AR MO
ARMSTRONG Thomas V. Son S M W 1 AR AR MO

Census:
Esculapia Township
Armstrong, Benjamin F head W M Apr 1857 43 M 8 AR TN MO Farm Laborer
Effie M wife W F May 1874 26 M 8 KS TN MO
Charles O son W M Oct 1890 9 S AR AR KS
Minnie dau W F Jul 1893 6 S AR AR KS
Reuben son W M Jul 1895 4 S AR AR KS
Isabel dau W F Nov 1896 3 S AR AR KS
They live next to her dad, James Disney.

Census:
Esculapia Township
Benjamin F Armstrong M 52 M2 AR (m. 18 yrs)
Effie M Armstrong F 36 M1 KS (m. 18 yrs) 8/8
Reuben Armstrong M 14 S AR
Isabell Armstrong F 13 S AR
Lawrence Armstrong M 8 S AR
Laura Armstrong F 8 S AR
Rachel Armstrong F 6 S AR
Dora M Armstrong F 4 S AR

Census:
Precinct 27
John T Davis head 27 M TX paper hanger
Minnie Davis wife 26 M AR
Ava Davis dau 8 S TX
Leroy Davis son 6 S TX
B F Armstrong f-i-l 63 W AR
Nerva Armstrong s-i-l 14 S AR
Beatrus Armstrong s-i-l 8 S TX
Keith Armstrong b-i-l 6 S TX
Johnie Armstrong b-i-l 4 6/12 S TX

Census:
Precinct 5 (probably Laneville)
Armstrong, Benjamin F head M 71 W Ark
Johnie son M 12 S Tex

Census:
Precinct 5, Laneville and Cushing Road
Larnce Armstrong Head M 38 Arkansas
Mary Armstrong Wife F 38 Texas
Emmett E Armstrong Son M 14 Texas
Charlie Armstrong Son M 11 Texas
Cesil Edward Armstrong Son M 9 Texas
Bonnie Mae Armstrong Dau F 6 Texas
Billie Jo Armstrong Dau F 4 Texas
Lloyd D Armstrong Son M 6/12 Texas
Benjamon Armstrong Father M 82 Arkansas

Benjamin married Sarah Elizabeth MORGAN on 2 Mar 1876 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. Sarah (daughter of Lafayette MORGAN and Tabitha GALYN) was born on 6 Aug 1855 in , , Missouri, USA; died on 13 Sep 1904 in , , Missouri, USA; was buried on 14 Sep 1904 in Willard, Greene, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

36. Martha B ARMSTRONG was born on 20 Feb 1877 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died in Mar 1904 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; was buried in Mar 1904 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.
37. Thomas Vernon ARMSTRONG was born on 8 Jan 1878 in Seligman, Barry, Missouri, USA; died on 4 Jun 1961 in Payette, Payette, Idaho, USA; was buried on 5 Jun 1961 in Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA.
38. Mary Josephine ARMSTRONG was born on 20 Aug 1880 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 20 Nov 1963 in Lawen, Harney, Oregon, USA; was buried on 23 Nov 1963 in Chappell, Deuel, Nebraska, USA.
39. Mamie Dorcas ARMSTRONG was born on 12 Jun 1883 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 26 May 1947 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA; was buried on 27 May 1947 in Oilton, Creek, Oklahoma, USA.
40. Charlie Money ARMSTRONG was born on 12 Sep 1888 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died in 1890 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; was buried in 1890 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.

Benjamin married Effie May DISNEY on 22 May 1892 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. Effie (daughter of James Harrison DISNEY and Eliza H MARTIN) was born on 22 May 1874 in Longton, Elk, Kansas, USA; died on 6 Jul 1918 in Troup, Smith, Texas, USA; was buried on 7 Jul 1918 in , Smith, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

41. Minnie Gretchen ARMSTRONG was born on 20 Jul 1893 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 22 Apr 1977 in Mabank, Kaufman, Texas, USA; was buried on 24 Apr 1977 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.
42. Ruben ARMSTRONG was born on 13 Jul 1895 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 24 Jun 1969 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 26 Jun 1969 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.
43. Bell Elizabeth ARMSTRONG was born on 19 Nov 1896 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 15 Aug 1928 in Ennis, Ellis, Texas, USA; was buried on 16 Aug 1928 in Ennis, Ellis, Texas, USA.
44. Laura ARMSTRONG was born on 6 Sep 1901 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA; died on 10 Oct 1961 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 Oct 1961 in Bethel, Rusk, Texas, USA.
45. Lawrence ARMSTRONG was born on 6 Sep 1901 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA; died on 6 Sep 1977 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 8 Sep 1977 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA.
46. Rachel ARMSTRONG was born on 9 Sep 1903 in , , Arkansas, USA; died on 9 Aug 1931 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 10 Aug 1931 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.
47. Dora Minerva ARMSTRONG was born on 21 Dec 1905 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 20 Jun 1981 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 22 Jun 1981 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA.
48. Beatrice ARMSTRONG was born on 9 Dec 1911 in , Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 15 Apr 1995 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 17 Apr 1995 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.
49. Keith Henderson ARMSTRONG was born on 29 Jul 1914 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 5 May 1991 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 7 May 1991 in , Rusk, Texas, USA.
50. Johnnie ARMSTRONG was born on 20 Jun 1916 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 29 Nov 1979 in Joinerville, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 30 Nov 1979 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Anna ARMSTRONG

(1.Elijah¹) was born on 15 Jan 1860 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 19 Aug 1948 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA; was buried on 20 Aug 1948 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.

Notes:

She was widowed when she died.

Anna married William John GIBSON on 15 Dec 1878 in , Cooke, Texas, USA. William (son of Andrew J GIBSON and Sarah BURGAN) was born on 20 Jan 1855 in , , Missouri, USA; died on 14 Nov 1925 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Nov 1925 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

51. John Calhoun Brackenridge GIBSON was born on 13 Dec 1879 in , Grayson, Texas, USA; died on 24 Feb 1972 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA; was buried on 26 Feb 1972 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.
52. Harvey Hulin GIBSON was born on 18 Aug 1881 in , , Texas, USA; died on 10 May 1958 in Gainesville, Cooke, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 May 1958 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.
53. Walter William GIBSON was born in Nov 1883 in , Grayson, Texas, USA; died on 25 Nov 1921 in , Montague, Texas, USA; was buried on 26 Nov 1921 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.
54. Bessie M GIBSON was born in Oct 1886 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
55. Sarah Frankie GIBSON was born on 22 Oct 1890 in , , Tennessee, USA; died on 9 Feb 1920 in Quanah, Hardeman, Texas, USA; was buried on 10 Feb 1920 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.
56. Mollie GIBSON was born on 16 Aug 1894 in , , Texas, USA; died on 15 May 1972 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA; was buried on 17 May 1972 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.
57. Mary Etta GIBSON was born on 20 Aug 1896 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA; died on 11 Dec 1965 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 Dec 1965 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.

Nancy Jane ARMSTRONG

(1.Elijah¹) was born on 1 Jan 1862 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 27 Mar 1927 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; was buried on 29 Mar 1927 in , Nowata, Oklahoma, USA.

Nancy married George Washington REYNOLDS on 28 Sep 1879 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. George was born on 2 Aug 1858 in , , Tennessee, USA; died on 10 Nov 1911 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; was buried on 11 Nov 1911 in , Nowata, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

58. Rose Ettie REYNOLDS was born on 28 Jul 1880 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 27 Oct 1880 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.
59. Maggie Belle REYNOLDS was born on 6 Oct 1881 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 16 Mar 1954 in , , Oklahoma, USA; was buried on 18 Mar 1954 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA.
60. Maudie REYNOLDS was born on 28 Aug 1883 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 26 Mar 1951.
61. Lorrie Florence REYNOLDS was born on 31 Oct 1884 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 17 Jul 1906.
62. Carrie REYNOLDS was born on 21 Sep 1887 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 3 Mar 1943 in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA; was buried on 5 Mar 1943 in , Nowata, Oklahoma, USA.
63. Leeroy Elmer REYNOLDS was born on 10 Mar 1889 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 11 Dec 1966 in , Montgomery, Alabama, USA; was buried on 13 Dec 1966 in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA.
64. Charles Bert REYNOLDS was born on 10 Dec 1890 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 25 May 1966 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; was buried on 27 May 1966 in , Nowata, Oklahoma, USA.
65. Laura Myrtle REYNOLDS was born on 13 Jun 1893 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; died on 5 Mar 1965 in , Montgomery, Kansas, USA; was buried on 7 Mar 1965 in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA.
66. Cora REYNOLDS was born on 1 Apr 1895 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; died on 28 May 1897 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA.
67. Mary Edna REYNOLDS was born on 7 Apr 1899 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; died on 3 Jul 1953 in Fort Payne, DeKalb, Alabama, USA.

10.

Washie ARMSTRONG

(1.Elijah¹) was born about 1864 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased in , , Arkansas, USA.

Notes:

The information on Washie is from family lore; I found nothing to back it up. Some researchers have this down as Rumley Houston but Rumley's surname is HOUSTON or HUSTON and is living with William and Anna Gibson in 1880.

11.	Melinda Lou Elizabeth ARMSTRONG (1.Elijah¹) was born in Jan 1879 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 23 Apr 1929 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA; was buried on 24 Apr 1929 in Edgewood, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Other Events: Name: Lou Bessie Armstrong

12. Hannah Sinkley ARMSTRONG (1.Elijah¹) was born on 17 Jun 1892 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 5 Apr 1949 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; was buried on 7 Apr 1949 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.

Generation: 3

13.	Mary Etta ARMSTRONG (3.Jackson², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 24 Feb 1876 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 13 Oct 1963 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Oct 1963 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.

14.	Caldony Dora ARMSTRONG (3.Jackson², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 10 Oct 1878 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 11 Jan 1945 in Crosbyton, Crosby, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 Jan 1945 in Ralls, Crosby, Texas, USA. Other Events: Name: Callie Armstrong

15.	Nancy B ARMSTRONG (3.Jackson², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 5 Mar 1880 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 11 Jul 1917 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 Jul 1917 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA. Other Events: Name: Nannie Armstrong

16.

Elijah William ARMSTRONG

(3.Jackson², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 15 Sep 1882 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 17 Jan 1977 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 19 Jun 1977 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Lige Armstrong
Census: 1910, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 101, pg 8B
Occupation: 1910, , Navarro, Texas, USA; farmer
Military: 12 Sep 1918, Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA
Census: 1920, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 168, pg 6A
Census: 1930, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 15, pg 13A
Census: 1940, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 175-49, pg 4B

Notes:

Census:
Precinct 8
Head Lige W Armstrong M 27 Arkansas
Wife Jackie Armstrong F 25 Texas
M-in-l Fannie G Stokes F 54 United States

Military:
Draft Registration only (#1118), he was married to Jackie and they were living at Barry .

Census:
Precinct 8
Head Lige W Armstrong M 38 Arkansas
Wife Jackie Armstrong F 35 Texas
Son Stokes Armstrong M 9 Texas
Son Charlie J Armstrong M 7 Texas
Dau Elithabet Armstrong F 2 Texas
M-in-l Fannie Stokes F 64 Georgia

Census:
Precinct 1
Head Lige W Armstrong M 46 Arkansas
Wife Jackie Armstrong F 44 Texas
Son Stokes Armstrong M 19 Texas
Son Charlie Armstrong M 17 Texas
Dau Elizabeth Armstrong F 12 Texas

Census:
Precinct 8
Head L W Armstrong M 57 Texas
Wife Jackie Armstrong F 55 Texas

17. John ARMSTRONG (3.Jackson², 1.Elijah¹) was born about 1884; died before 1901.
Notes:
Birth:
John probably died in infancy.

18.	Moses ARMSTRONG (3.Jackson², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 4 Feb 1886 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 13 Aug 1975 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Aug 1975 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA. Other Events: Census: 1910, , Navarro, Texas, USA

19.

George Pruitt ARMSTRONG

(3.Jackson², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 12 Apr 1889 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA; died on 12 Mar 1949 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 14 Mar 1949 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Occupation: farmer
Census: 1910, , Navarro, Texas, USA
Census: 1920, , Navarro, Texas, USA

20.	Myrtle ARMSTRONG (3.Jackson², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 25 Jun 1891 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; died on 27 Jan 1996 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 29 Jan 1996 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.

21.

Solomon ARMSTRONG

(3.Jackson², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 15 Oct 1893 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA; died on 21 Sep 1977 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 23 Sep 1977 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Occupation: farmer
Census: 1920, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 168, pg 23B
Census: 1930, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 34, pg 7A
Census: 1940, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 175-38, pg 2A
Obituary: Sep 1977, , Navarro, Texas, USA; newspaper

Notes:

Census:
Precinct 8
Head Sol Armstrong M 26 Texas
Wife Mamie Armstrong F 22 Texas
Dau Gracie Armstrong F 6 Texas
Son Garth Armstrong M 4 Texas
Son Bruce O Armstrong M 3 Texas

Census:
Precinct 5
Head Sol Armstrong M 35 Texas
Wife Mammie Armstrong F 31 Oklahoma
Son Garth Armstrong M 15 Texas
Son Bruce D Armstrong M 13 Texas
Son Wallace J Armstrong M 11 Texas
Dau Frances L Armstrong F 9 Texas
Son Jack G Armstrong M 5 Texas
Son Jean E Armstrong M 2 Texas

Census:
Precinct 5
Head Sol Armstrong M 46 Texas
Wife Mamie Armstrong F 43 Texas
Son Bruce O Armstrong M 22 Texas
Son Wallace Armstrong M 20 Texas
Son Jack Armstrong M 15 Texas
Son Jene Armstrong M 12 Texas
Son Jim Armstrong M 5 Texas

Obituary:

Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Blooming Grove for Solomon Armstrong, 83, who died at 2 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. W.A. Corley and the Rev. Leroy Reaves will officiate with burial following at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Bradley Funeral Home.
Survivors include six sons, Garth Armstrong of Lubbock, John W. Armstrong of San Antonio, Bruce Armstrong, Jack Armstrong, and Jimmy Armstrong all of Blooming Grove, and Jean Armstrong of Duncanville; a daughter, Mrs. Frances Hatley of Blooming Grove; a sister, Myrtle Stokes of Corsicana; 28 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.

22. Aaron Posey ARMSTRONG (3.Jackson², 1.Elijah¹) was born about 1895; died before 1901.
Notes:
Birth:
Aaron probably died in infancy.

23.

Jackson Calvin ARMSTRONG, Jr

(3.Jackson², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 30 Aug 1898 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA; died on 6 Dec 1947 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 8 Dec 1947 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Jack Armstrong
Census: 1930, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 34, pg 6A
Census: 1940, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 175-50, pg 11A

Notes:

Census:
Precinct 5
Head Jack Armstrong M 31 Texas
Wife Annie L Armstrong F 27 Texas
Daug Katherine B Armstrong F 8 Texas
Son Johnnie C Armstrong M 6 Texas
Lodger Betty Mae Johnston F 21 Texas
Lodger Evelyn R Mitchell F 21 Texas

Census:
Precinct 8
Head Jack Armstrong M 42 Texas
Wife Annie Armstrong F 37 Texas
Dau Katherine Armstrong F 18 Texas
Son Johnnie Armstrong M 16 Texas

24. David ARMSTRONG (3.Jackson², 1.Elijah¹) was born in May 1900 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; died in 1900 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried in 1900 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA.

25.	Elizabeth FORD (4.Sarah², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 5 Apr 1872 in , , Missouri, USA; died on 18 Jul 1900 in , , Arkansas, USA; was buried on 19 Jul 1900 in Garfield, Benton, Arkansas, USA. Other Events: Name: Eliza Ford

26.	Nancy Jane FORD (4.Sarah², 1.Elijah¹) was born in Nov 1874 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in 1936 in , , Arkansas, USA; was buried in 1936 in Decatur, Benton, Arkansas, USA. Other Events: Name: Nackey Jane Armstrong Notes: I am not 100% certain that this Alfred and Nackey are my AP and Nancy.

27. Eldora FORD (4.Sarah², 1.Elijah¹) was born in 1876 in , , Missouri, USA; died in Deceased.
Notes:
L Dora? Dora L?
28. Fannie M FORD (4.Sarah², 1.Elijah¹) was born in 1878 in , , Missouri, USA; died in Deceased.

29.

William Henry ARMSTRONG

(6.Solomon², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 12 Dec 1883 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 24 Feb 1964 in Emhouse, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 26 Feb 1964 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; ED 10, pg 10B
Census: 1910, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 120, pg 5B
Census: 1920, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 141, pg 14A
Census: 1930, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 16, pg 12A
Census: 1940, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 175-13, pg 11B

Notes:

Census:
Esculapia Township
with his parents

Census:
Precinct 8
Head William H Armstrong M 26 Arkansas
Wife Rhoda Armstrong F 17 Texas
Brother Alec Armstrong M 24 Arkansas

Census:
Precinct 1
Head William H Armstrong M 36 Arkansas
Wife Rhoda Armstrong F 29 Texas
Dau Pansy Armstrong F 9 Texas
Son Elzie Armstrong M 7 Texas
Son Olris Armstrong M 5 Texas
Son Alvis Armstrong M 3 Texas

Census:
Precinct 1
Head William H Armstrong M 46 Arkansas
Wife Rhoda M Armstrong F 37 Texas
Dau Pansy Armstrong F 19 Texas
Son Elzie Armstrong M 17 Texas
Son Ocie Armstrong M 15 Texas
Son Alvie Armstrong M 13 Texas

Census:
Precinct 1
Head W H Armstrong M 56 Arkansas
Wife Rhoda Armstrong F 47 Texas
Son Ocie Armstrong M 25 Texas
Son Alvie Armstrong M 23 Texas
Father Sol Armstrong M 85 Arkansas

30.

Alexander L ARMSTRONG

(6.Solomon², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 9 Oct 1885 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 1 Mar 1972 in Stilwell, Adair, Oklahoma, USA; was buried on 3 Mar 1972 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Alec Armstrong
Occupation: farmer
Census: 1900, , Benton, Arkansas, USA; ED 10, pg 10B
Census: 1910, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 120, pg 5B
Census: 1920, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 141, pg 13B
Census: 1940, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 175-24, pg 3B
Military: Abt 1942, Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA

Notes:

Census:
Esculapia Township
with his parents

Census:
Precinct 8
Head William H Armstrong M 26 Arkansas
Wife Rhoda Armstrong F 17 Texas
Brother Alec Armstrong M 24 Arkansas

Census:
Precinct 1
Head Sol Armstrong M 65 Missouri
Wife Mary Armstrong F 56 Missouri
Son Jack Armstrong M 26 Arkansas
Son Ben F Armstrong M 19 Arkansas
Son Aleck Armstrong M 33 Arkansas
D-in-l Cora Armstrong F 26 Nebraska
G-dau Leora I Armstrong F 1 Texas
G-son Robert Earl Armstrong M 0 Texas

Census:
Precinct 2
Head A L Armstrong M 54 Arkansas
Wife Clara Armstrong F 47 Nebraska
Dau Leora Armstrong F 22 Texas
Son Robert Earl Armstrong M 20 Texas
Son Henry Dean Armstrong M 14 Texas
Son William Otis Armstrong M 6 Texas

Military:
Draft registration only; he was married

31.	Viana ARMSTRONG (6.Solomon², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 10 Jul 1887 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 13 Dec 1893 in , Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 14 Dec 1893 in Cryer Creek, Navarro, Texas, USA.

32.

Elijah ARMSTRONG

(6.Solomon², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 29 Jan 1889 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 16 Jul 1959 in Lakeview, Lake, Oregon, USA; was buried in Jul 1959 in Lakeview, Lake, Oregon, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Lige Armstrong
Census: 1910, , Rice, Kansas, USA; ED 181, pg 4A
Military: 5 Jun 1917, Lyons, Rice, Kansas, USA
Census: 1920, Lyons, Rice, Kansas, USA; ED 203, pg 1B
Census: 1930, Lyons, Rice, Kansas, USA; ED 13, pg 13B
Residence: 1935, Lyons, Rice, Kansas, USA
Census: 1940, Lakeview, Lake, Oregon, USA; ED 19-9, pg 5B
death certificate: 13 Jul 1959, Lakeview, Lake, Oregon, USA; Grace Armstrong, his wife,

Notes:

Census:
Wilson Township
Head Charles E Monroe M 31 Kansas
Wife Minnie M Monroe F 27 Kansas
Son Charles W Monroe M 0 Kansas
Servant Clara Betts F 23 Kansas
Hired Lige Armstrong M 20 Arkansas

Military:
Draft Registration only. He had a wife and two children.

Census:

Head Lige Armstrong M 32 Arkansas
Wife Grace E Armstrong F 28 Arkansas
Son Avery W Armstrong M 7 Kansas

Census:

Head Lige Armstrong M 41 Arkansas
Wife Grace E Armstrong F 38 Arkansas
Son Avery W Armstrong M 17 Kansas
Dau Ruth M Armstrong F 13 Kansas
Son Rodger B Armstrong M 3 Kansas
Son Jack R Armstrong M 0 Kansas

Residence:
From the 1840 census.

Census:
Precinct 7
Head Lige Armstrong M 51 Arkansas
Wife Grace Ella Armstrong F 48 Arkansas
Dau Ruth Mary Armstrong F 23 Kansas
Son Roger B Armstrong M 13 Kansas
Son Jack R Armstrong M 10 Kansas
Dau Jean Arlene Armstrong F 8 Kansas
G-dau Bobbie Earlene Bishop F 4 Kansas
Son Avery W Armstrong M 27 Kansas
D-in-l Elnora G Armstrong F 27 Kansas
Lodger Eugene E Reames M 29 Oregon

33.	Effie E ARMSTRONG (6.Solomon², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 2 May 1890 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 25 Sep 1976 in , Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 27 Sep 1976 in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA.

34.

Jack ARMSTRONG

(6.Solomon², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 28 Sep 1893 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 7 May 1970 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA; was buried on 9 May 1970 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Jacob Armstrong
Census: 1910, , Benton, Arkansas, USA
Census: 1930, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 16, pg 5A
Census: 1940, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 175-30, pg 7A

Notes:

Census:
Precinct 1
Head Jack Armstrong M 36 Arkansas
Wife Hattie Armstrong F 26 Texas
Dau Johnny E Armstrong F 6 Texas
Son Joe N Armstrong M 5 Texas
Son Charles E Armstrong M 3 Texas

Census:
Precinct 3
Head Jack Armstrong M 46 Arkansas
Wife Hattie Armstrong F 36 Texas
Dau Evelyn Armstrong F 16 Texas
Son Joe Armstrong M 15 Texas
Son Charles Armstrong M 13 Texas

35.

Benjamin Franklin ARMSTRONG

(6.Solomon², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 25 Jul 1900 in , , Arkansas, USA; died on 9 Sep 1964 in , , Idaho, USA.

Other Events:

Military: 12 Sep 1918, Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA; draft
Census: 1930, , Navarro, Texas, USA; ED 11, pg 9B

Notes:

Military:
# 3118 Benjimine Franklin Armstrong, age 18, born 25 Jul 1900, lives at Rte 4, Corsicana. His nearest relative is Mary Armstrong, also of Rte 4. He is tall and slender with brown eyes and hair.

Census:
Precinct 1
Bean Armstrong Head M 29 Arkansas
Ruby Armstrong Wife F 23 Texas
Perline Armstrong Dau F 5 Texas
Mary L Armstrong Dau F 4 Texas
Charles E Armstrong Son M 2 Texas

36.

Martha B ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 20 Feb 1877 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died in Mar 1904 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; was buried in Mar 1904 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.

Other Events:

Religion: Baptist
Census: 15 Jun 1900, , Jasper, Missouri, USA; ED 57, pg 6B

Notes:

I'm unsure of everything for Martha after the 1880 census with her parents.

Census:
Marion Township
G Adolph Rotsch Head M 66 Mar 1833 Prussia
B Martha Morgan F 24 Feb 1876 Arkansas
J Lucrecia Morgan F 10/12 Aug 1899 Missouri
Martha is a housekeeper for Mr Rotsch.

37.

Thomas Vernon ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 8 Jan 1878 in Seligman, Barry, Missouri, USA; died on 4 Jun 1961 in Payette, Payette, Idaho, USA; was buried on 5 Jun 1961 in Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA.

Other Events:

Occupation: farmer and miner
Military: Abt 1896, , , Missouri, USA; Infantry, Co G, 18th Regt, US Army
Census: 23 Jul 1900, Sara, Iloilo, Panay, Philippines; ED 171, pg 5A
Census: 1910, , Jasper, Missouri, USA; ED 78, pg 1A
Occupation: 1918, Copan, Washington, Oklahoma, USA; oil worker
Military: 12 Sep 1918, Bartlesville, Washington, Oklahoma, USA; draft
Census: 29 Jan 1920, , Dallas, Texas, USA; ED 103, pg 8B
Census: 1930, Payette, Payette, Idaho, USA; ED 1, pg 3B
Census: 1940, Payette, Payette, Idaho, USA; ED 38-1, pg 3B
Military: 1942, , Payette, Idaho, USA; draft

Notes:

Census:
Sara Island of Panay Hosp Corp, Signal Detach 18th Infantry, Philippines
Thomas V Armstrong Private Seligman MO M Jan 8 1878 22 S Missouri

Census:
Mineral Township, Ward 2
Head Thomas Armstrong M 32 Arkansas
Wife Gertie Armstrong F 28 Iowa
Son Charles E Armstrong M 4 Missouri
Dau Rosa E Armstrong F 3 Oklahoma

Military:
Thomas Vernon Armstrong of Copan, age 40, born 8 Jun 1878, is an oil worker for Sheets Bros in Copan. His nearest relative is (wife) Gertie E Armstrong. He is tall with a medium build and brown eyes and hair.

Census:
near Lancaster, Precinct 6
Head Thomas V Armstrong M 42 Missouri
Wife Gertie E Armstrong F 40 Iowa
Son Charles E Armstrong M 14 Missouri
Dau Rosa E Armstrong F 11 Missouri
Dau Retha E Armstrong F 9 Oklahoma
Son Clarence A Armstrong M 8 Nebraska
Son Aron L Armstrong M 7 Nebraska
Dau Mildred C Armstrong F 5 Kansas
Son Ernest W Armstrong M 3 Kansas

Census:

Head Thomas V Armstrong M 52 Arkansas
Wife Gertrude S Armstrong F 49 Iowa
Son Charlie E Armstrong M 23 Missouri
Dau Retha E Armstrong F 21 Oklahoma
Son Clarence A Armstrong M 18 Nebraska
Son Arron L Armstrong M 16 Nebraska
Dau Carrie M Armstrong F 14 Nebraska
Son Ernest Armstrong M 12 Kansas

Census:
Head Thomas V Armstrong M 62 Missouri
Wife Gertie Armstrong F 59 Iowa

Military:
Thomas Vernon Armstrong, age 64, born 8 Jan 1878 in Berry County, Missouri, is not employed and his contact person is Charles E Armstrong of Boise.

38.

Mary Josephine ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 20 Aug 1880 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 20 Nov 1963 in Lawen, Harney, Oregon, USA; was buried on 23 Nov 1963 in Chappell, Deuel, Nebraska, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Josie Armstrong
Census: 1940, , Harney, Oregon, USA; ED 13-28, pg 1B
death certificate: 21 Nov 1963; Wayne Johnson - son

Notes:

Census:
North Catlow Precinct
Josie Johnson Ranch cook F 60 Missouri
Wayne Johnson Cook's son M 18 Nebraska
Previously lived in Payette, Idaho.

39.

Mamie Dorcas ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 12 Jun 1883 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 26 May 1947 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA; was buried on 27 May 1947 in Oilton, Creek, Oklahoma, USA.

Other Events:

Name: May Ford
Census: 10 Apr 1940, Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA; ED 82-150, pg 11A

Notes:

Census:
255 Pasadena Street, Apt 105
Garnett Downs Head M 40 Oklahoma
Hortense Downs Wife F 32 Arkansas
May Ford M-in-l F 52 Missouri
Garnett is a shipping clerk for Fisher Body Corp and Hortense is a grocery clerk. They lived in the same place in 1935.

40. Charlie Money ARMSTRONG (7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 12 Sep 1888 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died in 1890 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; was buried in 1890 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.

41.

Minnie Gretchen ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 20 Jul 1893 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 22 Apr 1977 in Mabank, Kaufman, Texas, USA; was buried on 24 Apr 1977 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Notes:

On his birth certificate, John Jr is listed as her 5th child with 4 living.

Minnie married John Thomas DAVIS on 2 Oct 1909 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA. John (son of John Henry DAVIS and Mary Elizabeth GREEN) was born on 28 Sep 1882 in Barry, Navarro, Texas, USA; died on 3 Jan 1958 in Rylie, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 4 Jan 1958 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

68. Opel May DAVIS was born on 7 Aug 1910 in , , Texas, USA; died about 1912 in , , Texas, USA.
69. Ava May DAVIS was born on 16 Jun 1912 in Bardwell, Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 7 Jun 1999 in , Henderson, Texas, USA; was buried on 9 Jun 1999 in Lancaster, Dallas, Texas, USA.
70. Leroy Thomas DAVIS was born on 22 Aug 1914 in Bardwell, Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 13 Jan 1994 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.
71. Argetine DAVIS was born on 1 Nov 1922 in Wheatland, Hardeman, Texas, USA; died on 27 Jan 1992 in Eustace, Henderson, Texas, USA; was buried on 29 Jan 1992 in Mabank, Kaufman, Texas, USA.
72. Living

42.

Ruben ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 13 Jul 1895 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 24 Jun 1969 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 26 Jun 1969 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Military: 5 Jun 1917, Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA; draft
Census: 8 Jan 1920, Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; ED 68, pg 12A
Census: 16 Apr 1930, Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; ED 23, pg 9B
Census: 19 Apr 1940, , Rusk, Texas, USA; ED 201-23, pg 5B
Military: 1942, Mount Enterprise, Rusk, Texas, USA
Residence: Jun 1969, Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; 1111 W Main St
Obituary: 25 Jun 1969, Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; Henderson Daily News

Notes:

Reuben was a farmer (sharecropper) most of his adult life. Dad (George) says they moved around a lot, probably after 1940. From looking at census records, I believe they lived in the same place at least until the 1940 Census. I know Pete was born in a house near Uncle Lawrence's old place so this theory makes sense. At some point after the census, they moved to the Minden area where DeSanto Winfrey lived and Perkin and George became life-long friends with their honorary cousins.

In a letter from Ruben to Robert L. and Raymond George dated 8/3/41.
Ruben lives in Mt. Enterprise Robert & Raymond are in Colorado in a CC Camp.
He stayed all day with Uncle Lawrence (Armstrong) and Grandpa (Benjamin Armstrong). Grandpa is poorly. Got a letter from Tooter (Elzie D.) yesterday, he is out of hospital after 2-3 weeks. He has been in hospital before. Ruben got him a bunch of banties. He has been "disabled" for 9 weeks and can't do anything which doesn't set well with him.

Another letter dated 8/19/41
He got the pictures from them. Regrette? sold the Minden sawmill to the Threshs, Ruben will start nightwatching there Thursday. They moved the mill up the hill, but left the planer in its original location.
An added note dated 8/20/41 says he just heard that Grandpa died and will be buried tomorrow.

In his later years, Ruben was "blown up" when he turned on a stove and went to sleep on his couch. We are unsure if the fire went out or never came on but it eventually exploded, throwing a slighty singed Ruben, still on the couch, out into the yard.

Military:
Ruben Armstrong, age 22, born 13 Jul 1895, in Rogers, AR, is a married farmer. He is of medium height with blue eyes and light brown hair.

Census:
Precinct 5
Head Rubin Armstrong M 23 Arkansas
Wife Neelie Armstrong F 22 Texas
Son Robert Armstrong M 1 Texas

Census:
Precinct 5
Rubin Armstrong 35
Neelie Armstrong 34
Robert L Armstrong 12
Elzie D Armstrong 9
Nettie M Armstrong 8
Irene Armstrong 5
Perkins Armstrong 2 7/12
George E Armstrong 8/12
[next door to Lawrence]

Census:
Old Laneville Road
Reuben Armstrong Head M 45 Texas
Neeley Armstrong Wife F 44 Texas
Robert Armstrong Son M 21 Texas
Elzie Armstrong Son M 19 Texas
Nettie May Armstrong Dau F 17 Texas
Irene Armstrong Dau F 13 Texas
Harold Armstrong Son M 12 Texas
George A Armstrong Son M 10 Texas
Pete Armstrong Son M 5 Texas
Raymond George Nephew M 17 Texas

Military:
Draft Registration only.

Obituary:

RUBEN ARMSTRONG
Funeral Services for Ruben Armstrong, 73, of 1111 West Main Street will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Adams officiating.
Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Armstrong died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday at Henderson Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
A native of Arkansas, he had lived in Rusk County for the past 55 years. A member of the Baptist Church, he was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Neeley Armstrong of Henderson; five sons, Robert L. and Elzie D. Armstrong, both of Henderson, Harold P., George A., and Pete Armstrong, all of Houston; two daughters, Mrs. Nettie Mae Green of Houston and Mrs. Irene Armstrong of Henderson; four brothers, Lawrence Armstrong of Laneville, Johnny Armstrong of Wright City, Buddy Armstrong of Henderson and Oscar Cook of Dallas; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Davis and Mrs. Bird Watkins, both of Dallas, and Mrs. Margie Rexrode of Laneville; 26 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Died:
Ruben went to pay a man some money he owned. Upon reaching the second floor apartment, he asked the man's wife if he could sit down for a minute. The woman was concerned and called down to Irene who had driven him. They got Ruben to the car and Irene took him to the hospital where he died.

Buried:
Ruben told his family he wanted to be buried at Maple Grove because of the nearby pond where he could go fishing.

Ruben married Neeley Neana MILLS on 2 Jun 1916 in , Rusk, Texas, USA. Neeley (daughter of Ira MILLS and Emma MCKINNON) was born on 30 Aug 1896 in Linn Flat, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA; died on 17 Jun 1983 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 19 Jun 1983 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

73. Robert Lee ARMSTRONG was born on 28 Nov 1918 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 25 Nov 2002 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 27 Nov 2002 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.
74. Elzie Doyle ARMSTRONG was born on 14 Dec 1920 in Wells, Cherokee, Texas, USA; died on 7 Mar 1994 in Longview, Gregg, Texas, USA; was buried on 9 Mar 1994 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.
75. Nettie Mae ARMSTRONG was born on 16 Mar 1923 in Lancaster, Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 20 Jun 1985 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 22 Jun 1985 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.
76. Irene ARMSTRONG was born on 11 Jan 1926 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 29 Aug 1996 in , Smith, Texas, USA; was buried on 31 Aug 1996 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.
77. Harold Perkin ARMSTRONG was born on 19 Nov 1927 in Bethel, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 31 Dec 2001 in , , Texas, USA; was buried on 2 Jan 2002 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.
78. George A ARMSTRONG was born on 14 Jul 1929 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 10 Jul 2016 in Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Jul 2016 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.
79. Ira Franklin ARMSTRONG was born on 22 Feb 1935 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 23 Nov 1997 in Pasadena, Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 25 Nov 1997 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

43.

Bell Elizabeth ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 19 Nov 1896 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 15 Aug 1928 in Ennis, Ellis, Texas, USA; was buried on 16 Aug 1928 in Ennis, Ellis, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Isabel Armstrong
Name: Lizzie Belle Armstrong
death certificate: 16 Aug 1928; Richard T Fincher of Ennis Ct 5

Notes:

I kept Isabel and Elizabeth Bell separated for 15 years simply because I was reluctant to let go. Isabel is on the 1900 and 1910 Federal Census records. On her death certificate, her name is listed as Bell Elizabeth Fincher. The 1900 Census shows her birth as Nov 1896.

Died:
Bell died of acute mercury poisoning under suspicious circumstances.

Bell married Richard Thomas FINCHER on 17 Aug 1912 in , Navarro, Texas, USA. Richard (son of Thomas Jefferson FINCHER and Elizabeth A E KIRK) was born on 5 Jul 1893 in , , Alabama, USA; died on 11 Nov 1959 in Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 Nov 1959 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

80. Elizabeth Mae FINCHER was born on 23 May 1914 in Bardwell, Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 31 May 1978 in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA; was buried on 2 Jun 1978 in Gholson, McLennan, Texas, USA.
81. George Thomas FINCHER was born on 1 Jul 1917 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 11 Dec 1997 in , Wichita, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Dec 1997 in Grandfield, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA.
82. Grand Lee FINCHER was born on 15 Jan 1919 in Bardwell, Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 20 Nov 2006 in Wills Point, Van Zandt, Texas, USA; was buried on 24 Nov 2006 in Wills Point, Van Zandt, Texas, USA.
83. Howard Wesley FINCHER was born on 23 Oct 1922 in , Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 14 Apr 2015 in Wickenburg, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.
84. Richard Alvin FINCHER was born on 12 Oct 1924 in Ennis, Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 20 Jul 1999 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA.
85. Living

44.

Laura ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 6 Sep 1901 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA; died on 10 Oct 1961 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 Oct 1961 in Bethel, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Residence: 1942, Mount Enterprise, Rusk, Texas, USA

Notes:

Laura was the twin sister of Lawrence Armstrong.

Laura married Benjamin Franklin GEORGE on 26 Jan 1919 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA. Benjamin (son of William Thomas GEORGE and Lela B MORRIS) was born on 7 Sep 1899 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 14 Mar 1963 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Mar 1963 in Bethel, Rusk, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

86. Russel GEORGE was born on 8 Jan 1920 in , , Texas, USA; died on 29 Apr 1923 in , , Texas, USA; was buried on 30 Apr 1923 in Bethel, Rusk, Texas, USA.
87. Lonnie Raymond GEORGE was born on 7 Nov 1921 in , , Texas, USA; died on 23 Dec 1991 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 26 Dec 1991 in , Rusk, Texas, USA.
88. Lawrence E GEORGE was born on 18 Jun 1924 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 17 May 1942 in , Gregg, Texas, USA; was buried on 19 May 1942 in Bethel, Rusk, Texas, USA.
89. Jessie Boon GEORGE was born on 19 Jun 1927 in Bethel, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 2 Dec 1967; was buried on 4 Dec 1967 in , Rusk, Texas, USA.
90. Minnie Lorene GEORGE was born on 30 Sep 1929 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 26 Jan 2003 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 29 Jan 2003 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.
91. Albert Dawson GEORGE was born on 20 May 1933 in , , Texas, USA; died on 28 Aug 1993 in , , Texas, USA; was buried on 31 Aug 1993 in Bethel, Rusk, Texas, USA.

45.

Lawrence ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 6 Sep 1901 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA; died on 6 Sep 1977 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 8 Sep 1977 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Census: 1930, , Rusk, Texas, USA; ED 23, pg 9B
Census: 3 Apr 1940, , Rusk, Texas, USA; ED 201-28, pg 1A
Obituary: Sep 1977, Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; Henderson Daily News

Notes:

Lawrence was twin to Laura.

Census:
Precinct 5
Head Lawrence Armstrong M 28 Arkansas
Wife Mary Armstrong F 28 Texas
Son Emmit E Armstrong M 4 Texas
Son Charlie P Armstrong M 2 Texas

Census:
Precinct 5, Laneville and Cushing Road
Larnce Armstrong Head M 38 Arkansas
Mary Armstrong Wife F 38 Texas
Emmett E Armstrong Son M 14 Texas
Charlie Armstrong Son M 11 Texas
Cesil Edward Armstrong Son M 9 Texas
Bonnie Mae Armstrong Dau F 6 Texas
Billie Jo Armstrong Dau F 4 Texas
Lloyd D Armstrong Son M 6/12 Texas
Benjamon Armstrong Father M 82 Arkansas

Obituary:
LAWRENCE ARMSTRONG
Services were held yesterday for Lawrence Armstrong, 76, Route 1, Laneville at the Bryan Funeral Home Chapel.
Rev. A. D. Munsinger officiated with burial in the Laneville Cemetery.
Armstrong, who lived in the Laneville area most of his life, died Tuesday at his home of a sudden illness.
He was born in Arkansas and was a retired carpenter and painter.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Armstrong; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Randles of Kansas, and Mrs. Bonnie Flanagan, Mt. Enterprise; five sons, Loyd Armstrong, New London, Charlie Armstrong, Kansas, Bil Armstrong, Alta Loma, Cecil Armstrong, Arcadia, and Emmitt Armstrong, Texas City; two sisters, Mrs. Bird Watkins, Dallas, and Mrs. Margie Rexrod, Laneville; two brothers, Buddy Armstrong, Minden, and Johnnie Armstrong, Henderson; 23 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Lawrence married Mary Ann GANNON on 28 May 1925. Mary was born on 30 Oct 1901 in Athens, Henderson, Texas, USA; died on 2 Nov 2000 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 4 Nov 2000 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

92. Emitt Earl ARMSTRONG was born on 19 Mar 1926 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 17 Jun 1986 in , Matagorda, Texas, USA; was buried on 19 Jun 1986 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA.
93. Charles Pruitt ARMSTRONG was born on 28 Oct 1928 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 11 Mar 2009 in Longview, Gregg, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 Mar 2009 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA.
94. Cecil Edward ARMSTRONG was born on 18 Dec 1930 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 17 Jan 2013 in , Galveston, Texas, USA; was buried on 21 Jan 2013 in Hitchcock, Galveston, Texas, USA.
95. Bonnie Mae ARMSTRONG was born on 19 Jul 1933 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 11 Sep 2020 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 Sep 2020 in , Rusk, Texas, USA.
96. Billy Joe ARMSTRONG was born on 24 Jan 1936 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 7 Oct 2000 in , , Texas, USA; was buried on 10 Oct 2000 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA.
97. Loyd Daniel ARMSTRONG was born on 10 Aug 1939 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
98. Living

46.

Rachel ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 9 Sep 1903 in , , Arkansas, USA; died on 9 Aug 1931 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 10 Aug 1931 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

death certificate: 10 Aug 1931; Walter Kelly of Dallas

Rachel married Walter KELLY in Aug 1918 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA. Walter (son of Winfred E KELLY and Josephine LOCKE) was born on 27 Feb 1898 in , , Texas, USA; died on 24 May 1973 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 25 May 1973 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

99. Alfred D KELLY was born on 23 Jul 1919 in , , Texas, USA; died on 7 Dec 1969 in Overton, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 8 Dec 1969 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.
100. Jimmie Leon KELLY was born on 12 Dec 1922 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 6 Jul 1949 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 7 Jul 1949 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

47.

Dora Minerva ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 21 Dec 1905 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 20 Jun 1981 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 22 Jun 1981 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Margie Armstrong

Notes:

On the 1910 Census, she's Dora M; on the 1920, she's Nerva. For the rest of her life, she was Margie. She and Bird (Beatrice) married the Bradberry brothers.

Dora married Hugo DeSonto WINFREY about 1921 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA. Hugo (son of Louis Samuel WINFREY and Lodeska FEARS) was born on 5 May 1892 in Brachfield, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 6 Dec 1979 in , Nacogdoches, Texas, USA; was buried on 8 Dec 1979 in Brachfield, Rusk, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married Loyd Desford BRADBERRY in 1924. Loyd (son of John J BRADBERRY and Evelyn Cornelia GILLESPIE) was born on 8 Jun 1896 in , Van Zandt, Texas, USA; died on 1 Oct 1951 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 3 Oct 1951 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

101. Bobby Joe BRADBERRY was born on 23 Feb 1925 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 9 Feb 1999 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 Feb 1999 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Dora married REXRODE about 1960. was born about 1900; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

48.

Beatrice ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 9 Dec 1911 in , Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 15 Apr 1995 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 17 Apr 1995 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Bird Armstrong
Census: Apr 1940, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; ED 255-135, pg 61A

Notes:

Census:
Precinct 1
Head Beatrice Braberry F 28 Texas
Son Harry E Braberry M 7 Texas
Dau Carmen L Freeman F 11 Texas

Beatrice married Fred Lawrence FREEMAN on 21 Jun 1927 in Wheatland, Tarrant, Texas, USA. Fred was born on 29 Jun 1909 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

102. Carmen Loyce FREEMAN was born on 18 Oct 1928 in Cedar Hill, Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 12 Feb 1995 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Feb 1995 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Beatrice married Harris Burts BRADBERRY about 1932. Harris (son of John J BRADBERRY and Evelyn Cornelia GILLESPIE) was born on 8 Jun 1891 in , Kaufman, Texas, USA; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

103. Harry Eugene BRADBERRY was born on 21 Jan 1933 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 9 May 1997 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Beatrice married Benjamin Benkley BLINCO about 1975. Benjamin was born about 1910; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beatrice married Grady Willis WATKINS about 1980. Grady was born on 18 Apr 1913; died on 16 Dec 1984 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

104. Living
105. James Donald ARMSTRONG was born on 1 Feb 1944 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 30 Aug 1969 in , Kaufman, Texas, USA; was buried on 2 Sep 1969 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.

49.

Keith Henderson ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 29 Jul 1914 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 5 May 1991 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 7 May 1991 in , Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Buddy Armstrong
Name: Buddy Keith Armstrong
Census: 1930, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; ED 51, pg 19A
Census: 29 Apr 1940, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; ED 255-154, pg 64A

Notes:

Census:

Chas O Cook Head M 37 Arkansas
Maggie Cook Wife F 27 Texas
O C Cook Son M 10 Texas
Lannie Cook Dau F 8 Texas
Harold Cook Son M 6 Texas
Winona Cook Dau F 2 Texas
Lizzie M Fincher Niece F 16 Texas
Buddy Armestrong H-bro M 17 Texas

Census:
Precinct 1
Head Keith Armstrong M 25 Texas
Wife Lucille Armstrong F 24 Michigan
Son Buddy Gene Armstrong M 4 Texas

Keith married Beatrice DAVIS about 1934. Beatrice (daughter of James William DAVIS and Belle HALL) was born in 1911 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 15 Jul 2004. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

106. Jimmie Lewis ARMSTRONG was born on 19 Mar 1935 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 24 Jul 2004 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 27 Jul 2004 in Lancaster, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Keith married Lucille Gladys ALLEN about 1935. Lucille (daughter of Arthur O ALLEN and Margaret Elizabeth LESTER) was born on 30 Sep 1915 in , , Michigan, USA; died on 19 May 1944 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 20 May 1944 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

107. Buddy Gene ARMSTRONG was born on 21 Dec 1935 in , , Texas, USA; died on 17 Oct 1997 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA.
108. Living
109. Living
105. James Donald ARMSTRONG was born on 1 Feb 1944 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 30 Aug 1969 in , Kaufman, Texas, USA; was buried on 2 Sep 1969 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Keith married Mildred Geneva PROPES about 1948. Mildred was born on 27 Aug 1919 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 11 Jul 2008 in Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA; was buried on 14 Jul 2008 in , Rusk, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

110. Living

50.

Johnnie ARMSTRONG

(7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 20 Jun 1916 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 29 Nov 1979 in Joinerville, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 30 Nov 1979 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Military: 11 Dec 1942, Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA; US Army
Obituary: 30 Nov 1979, Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; Henderson Daily News

Notes:

Military:
Warrant Officers, he was married.

Obituary:
JOHNNIE ARMSTRONG
Services for Johnnie Armstrong, 63, a painter and veteran of Army service in world War II, will be held at the Maple Grove Baptist Church in Minden Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jim Adams and Rev. Leroy williams officiating.
Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of Bryan Funeral Home.
Armstrong, a member of the First Baptist Church of Laneville, died at his residence at 315 Millville drive here Thursday at 2:30 a.m. after a sudden illness.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Dottis Armstrong of Henderson; two daughters, Mrs. Leroy Williams and Mrs. Linda Kay Arnold, both of Newellton, La., a stepdaughter, Mrs. Carl Neal of Mineola; one son, William Franklin Armstrong of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Mrs. Margie Rexrode of Laneville and Beatrice Watkins of Dallas; a brother, Keith (Buddy) Armstrong of Minden, eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

111. Living

Johnnie married Dottis Nadine MILEY on 4 Jun 1942 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA. Dottis (daughter of M Troy MILEY and Lula JOHNSON) was born on 20 Apr 1921 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 12 Jan 1996 in , , Louisiana, USA; was buried on 14 Jan 1996 in Newellton, Tensas, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

112. Johnny Sue ARMSTRONG was born on 12 Apr 1943 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 29 Jan 2013 in Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi, USA; was buried on 1 Feb 2013 in Newellton, Tensas, Louisiana, USA.
113. Living
114. Living

51.

John Calhoun Brackenridge GIBSON

(8.Anna², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 13 Dec 1879 in , Grayson, Texas, USA; died on 24 Feb 1972 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA; was buried on 26 Feb 1972 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Brack Gibson
Census: 1940, , Montague, Texas, USA; ED 169-18, pg 6B
Military: 1942, , Montague, Texas, USA

Notes:

Census:
Precinct 7
Head Brack Gibson M 60 Texas
Wife Junie Gibson F 37 Texas

Military:
Draft Registration only. He worked for J A Fooshee and Brack Gipson Jr was his contact person.

52.

Harvey Hulin GIBSON

(8.Anna², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 18 Aug 1881 in , , Texas, USA; died on 10 May 1958 in Gainesville, Cooke, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 May 1958 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Census: 1920, Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA; ED 105, pg 11B
Census: 1930, , Montague, Texas, USA; ED 15, pg 13A
Census: 1940, , Montague, Texas, USA; ED 169-18, pg 8A
death certificate: 11 May 1958; Willie H Gibson

Notes:

Census:

Head Harvie Gibson M 38 Texas
Wife Rachel Gibson F 35 Texas (1885)
Son Gibson M 7 Texas
Dau Bessie Gibson F 4 Texas

Census:
Precinct 6
Head Harvey H Gibson M 48 Texas
Wife Rachel Gibson F 42 Texas (1888)
Son Huland Gibson M 18 Texas
Dau Bessie Gibson F 14 Texas

Census:
Precinct 7
Head H H Gipson M 58 Texas
Wife Rachel Gipson F 56 Texas (1884)

53.

Walter William GIBSON

(8.Anna², 1.Elijah¹) was born in Nov 1883 in , Grayson, Texas, USA; died on 25 Nov 1921 in , Montague, Texas, USA; was buried on 26 Nov 1921 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Census: 16 Apr 1910, Gainesville, Cooke, Texas, USA
Census: 16 Jan 1920, Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA; ED 105, pg 11A

Notes:

Census:
He lodged with Mrs Suzie Worley.

Census:

Head Walter W Gibson M 36 Texas
Wife Gertrude Gibson F 34 Tennessee
Son Buster Gibson M 14 Texas
Son Melvin Gibson M 12 Texas
Son Baxter Gibson M 10 Texas
Dau Ruth Gibson F 8 Texas
Son Reece Gibson M 1 Texas

54. Bessie M GIBSON (8.Anna², 1.Elijah¹) was born in Oct 1886 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.

55.	Sarah Frankie GIBSON (8.Anna², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 22 Oct 1890 in , , Tennessee, USA; died on 9 Feb 1920 in Quanah, Hardeman, Texas, USA; was buried on 10 Feb 1920 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.

56. Mollie GIBSON (8.Anna², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 16 Aug 1894 in , , Texas, USA; died on 15 May 1972 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA; was buried on 17 May 1972 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.

57.	Mary Etta GIBSON (8.Anna², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 20 Aug 1896 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA; died on 11 Dec 1965 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 Dec 1965 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, USA.

58. Rose Ettie REYNOLDS (9.Nancy², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 28 Jul 1880 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 27 Oct 1880 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.
Notes:
I have no proof for this child.

59.	Maggie Belle REYNOLDS (9.Nancy², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 6 Oct 1881 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 16 Mar 1954 in , , Oklahoma, USA; was buried on 18 Mar 1954 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA.

60. Maudie REYNOLDS (9.Nancy², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 28 Aug 1883 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 26 Mar 1951.
Notes:
What happened to Maude and where did I get this death date?
61. Lorrie Florence REYNOLDS (9.Nancy², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 31 Oct 1884 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 17 Jul 1906.
Notes:
Lorrie or Louie?

62.	Carrie REYNOLDS (9.Nancy², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 21 Sep 1887 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 3 Mar 1943 in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA; was buried on 5 Mar 1943 in , Nowata, Oklahoma, USA.

63.

Leeroy Elmer REYNOLDS

(9.Nancy², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 10 Mar 1889 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 11 Dec 1966 in , Montgomery, Alabama, USA; was buried on 13 Dec 1966 in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA.

Other Events:

Military: 5 Jun 1917, Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; draft
Military: Abt 1918, , , Oklahoma, USA; US Army

Notes:

Military:
Leroy Elmer Reynolds, age 28, born 18 Mar 1889, Rogers Arkansas, is a laborer at a plant belonging to Childers Gasoline Co in Nowata County. He is married and has two children under 12 years. He is of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair. He signed hi s name Leeroy.

Military:
PFC, Oklahoma Btry C 343 Field Arty WWI

64.

Charles Bert REYNOLDS

(9.Nancy², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 10 Dec 1890 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 25 May 1966 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; was buried on 27 May 1966 in , Nowata, Oklahoma, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Bert Reynolds
Census: 1920, , Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; ED 59, pg 10B
Census: 1930, , Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; ED 3, pg 4A
Census: 1940, , Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; ED 53-2, pg 10B
Military: 1942, , Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; draft

Notes:

Census:
Armstrong Township
Chas B Reynolds Head M 28 Arkansas
Fannie Reynolds Wife F 24 Missouri
Leona Reynolds Dau F 3 Oklahoma
Lee W Reynolds Son M 1 1/12 Oklahoma

Census:
Armstrong Township
Bert Reynolds Head M 39 Arkansas age 22
Fannie Reynolds Wife F 36 Missouri age 18
Leona Reynolds Dau F 14 Oklahoma
Willard Reynolds Son M 11 Oklahoma
Ambros Allen F-in-l M 85 Tennessee

Census:
Armstrong Township
Bert C Reynolds Head M 49 Arkansas
Fannie L Reynolds Wife F 47 Missouri
Willard L Reynolds Son M 21 Oklahoma

Military:
Charlie Bert Reynolds, age 51, born 10 Dec 1890, Benton County, Arkansas, lives 6 miles east of Delaware. His contact is Mrs A F Kemmerer of Rt 1, Coffeyville. He works for M B Shufflin.

65.	Laura Myrtle REYNOLDS (9.Nancy², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 13 Jun 1893 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; died on 5 Mar 1965 in , Montgomery, Kansas, USA; was buried on 7 Mar 1965 in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA.

66. Cora REYNOLDS (9.Nancy², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 1 Apr 1895 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; died on 28 May 1897 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA.
67. Mary Edna REYNOLDS (9.Nancy², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 7 Apr 1899 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, USA; died on 3 Jul 1953 in Fort Payne, DeKalb, Alabama, USA.

Generation: 4

68. Opel May DAVIS (41.Minnie³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 7 Aug 1910 in , , Texas, USA; died about 1912 in , , Texas, USA.

69.

Ava May DAVIS

(41.Minnie³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 16 Jun 1912 in Bardwell, Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 7 Jun 1999 in , Henderson, Texas, USA; was buried on 9 Jun 1999 in Lancaster, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Ava married William Marion HOOTS about 1927. William was born on 18 Sep 1903 in Mullin, Mills, Texas, USA; died on 11 Mar 1961 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 Mar 1961 in Lancaster, Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

115. Living

70.

Leroy Thomas DAVIS

(41.Minnie³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 22 Aug 1914 in Bardwell, Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 13 Jan 1994 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, , Dallas, Texas, USA; ED 57-32, pg 10B
Residence: 13 Jan 1994, Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas, USA

Notes:

Census:
Precinct 4
Leroy T Davis Head M 25 Texas
Golda May Davis Wife F 20 Texas
Leroy Thomas Davis Son M 3 Texas

71.	Argetine DAVIS (41.Minnie³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 1 Nov 1922 in Wheatland, Hardeman, Texas, USA; died on 27 Jan 1992 in Eustace, Henderson, Texas, USA; was buried on 29 Jan 1992 in Mabank, Kaufman, Texas, USA.

72. Living (41.Minnie³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹)

73.

Robert Lee ARMSTRONG

(42.Ruben³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 28 Nov 1918 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 25 Nov 2002 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 27 Nov 2002 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Bob Armstrong
Occupation: welder
Military: 6 May 1942, Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA; US Army
Obituary: 26 Nov 2002, Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; Henderson Daily News

Notes:

An empty envelope from Robert to Lawrence Mills dated 1/29/40
San Antonio, New Mexico to Garrison, Texas

In a letter from Robert to Neeley dated 10/7/45
New Guinea to Mt. Enterprise
Robert got a letter from Perkin. Perkin is going home, he should be home by now. Everyone in the Philipines is going home. He has been visiting graveyards. They are moving one graveyard to a hill. There are about 2000 American soldiers in it. All the graveyards are very pretty. they are moving the Japanese graves to a valley.

Military:
Warrant Officers, he was single

Obituary:

Funeral services for Robert Lee Armstrong, 83, of Henderson, will be held at 10am Wednesday, Nov 27, 2002, at Bryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev Kevin Brown officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of Bryan Funeral Home.
Mr Armstrong died Monday, Nov 25, 2002, at a local nursing home. He was born Nov 28, 1918, in Minden, Texas. He was a lifetime resident of Rusk County, and was a machinist. He served in the Army during World War II and was a lifetime member of VFW and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge.
Family will receive friends from 6-8pm Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William and Nancy Armstrong of Henderson; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Jerry Miller, and Marie and Allen Murphy; a son, Robert Armstrong; and a daughter, Peggy Armstrong; a brother and sister-in-law, George and Vaulta Armstrong; a sister-in-law, Betty Armstrong; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

116. Living
117. Living
118. Living
119. Peggy Ann ARMSTRONG was born on 22 Oct 1949 in Mount Enterprise, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 21 Nov 2021 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 24 Nov 2021 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.
120. Living

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Eunice M CRAWFORD on 30 Oct 1973 in , Smith, Texas, USA. Eunice was born in 1924. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Floy Doris TARNO on 24 Jul 1976 in , Rusk, Texas, USA. Floy was born on 2 May 1927 in , , Arkansas, USA; died on 30 Nov 2006 in , Hale, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

74.

Elzie Doyle ARMSTRONG

(42.Ruben³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 14 Dec 1920 in Wells, Cherokee, Texas, USA; died on 7 Mar 1994 in Longview, Gregg, Texas, USA; was buried on 9 Mar 1994 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Tooter Armstrong
Occupation: 1940, , Rusk, Texas, USA; common laborer on the WPA Road Project
Military: 7 Jan 1941, Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA; US Army
Occupation: Aft 1960; farmer

Notes:

Elzie married Carmen twice but I haven't found marriage records for any of them.

In a postcard from Tooter to Neeley - no date
This is a picture of the hospital. I'm tired of being in the hospital. I'm sending some more pictures.

In a letter from Tooter to Neeley dated 10/24/42
Tooter was in El Paso, Neeley in Mt. Enterprise.
Robert is now in Australia and Tooter doesn't like it. He wants to know how his friend, Jack Woodward, died. Tooter is now in the Quartermasters (cook). Roy Dean weighs 12-1/2 pounds.

An empty envelope from Tooter to Ruben dated 1/26/43
Fort Bliss to Mt. Enterprise

An empty envelope from Tooter to Ruben dated 4/14/43
Fort Bliss to Mt. Enterprise

Another empty envelope from Tooter to Neeley dated 7/27/43
San Francisco to Mt. Enterprise

Another letter from Tooter to Neeley dated 10/27/43
California to Mt. Enterprise
He went to see Mattie and Roy Dean was sick (getting better). He wants to send Mattie to Texas when he leaves (he's going overseas to fight). He hasn't heard from Robert and is worried.

A letter to Nettie Mae dated 9/4/44
APO San Francisco to ?
He is breaking up with Mattie, he should have married June. If he ever marries again, it will be to June after he has a business of his own. He asks her what she is going to do about Mike Warnash (his best friend), he thought she was going to marry Mike, Mike is crazy about her. And what about little Pete Green? June needs a place to stay. She won't be trouble like Mattie was. June writes him everyday and she gave him an expensive fountain pen. Tooter has been a sergeant for almost a month and didn't know it until a week ago. He got 43 letters in one day. June's sister, Louise, writes from Dallas.

A letter to Neeley dated 1/15/45
Philipines to Mt. Enterprise
He cannot say where he is, somewhere in the Philipines. He likes it better than New Guinea. He saw Robert in New Guinea. June sent two packages at Christmas, Mattie sent 2 packages, and he got 4 or 5 more packages. He thinks Robert has been overseas long enough. He's waiting for a Filipino to bring him a roasted chicken.

Another letter dated 3/3/49
From Albuquerque, New Mexico to Mt. Enterprise
He got a job driving a truck and has been all over the place: Farmington, New Mexico, Arlington (Harlingen?), Texas, Raymondsville, Texas.

Another letter dated 5/18/50
From Dallas to Mt. Enterprise
Are you still living at the B.A. place? Did you find some of our clothes? Donald's and mine? Is Pete still working at the mill? Page went to see Jerry. Page? has 5 kids now - 3 boys and two girls, oldest 6 or 7 - with Jerry that makes 6 kids. Signed from Elzie, June and boys.

Elzie married Mattie Margaret FIFER about 1941. Mattie (daughter of James Alexander FIFER, Jr and Lula Lavada CARPENTER) was born on 28 Dec 1921 in , , Oklahoma, USA; died on 21 Jan 2017 in , , Florida, USA; was buried on 26 Jan 2017 in , Custer, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

121. Roy Dean ARMSTRONG was born on 10 Aug 1942 in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA; died on 7 Jul 1944 in Dumas, Moore, Texas, USA; was buried on 11 Jul 1944 in Dumas, Moore, Texas, USA.
122. Living

Elzie married Gladys June JACKSON about 1943. Gladys (daughter of John Lanis JACKSON and Eula Mae WHITE) was born on 1 Jun 1920 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 3 Jan 2020 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 8 Jan 2020 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

123. Living
124. Living
125. James Doyle ARMSTRONG was born on 23 Oct 1950 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 23 Dec 2019.

Elzie married Carmen Loyce FREEMAN on 4 Oct 1951 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. Carmen (daughter of Fred Lawrence FREEMAN and Beatrice ARMSTRONG) was born on 18 Oct 1928 in Cedar Hill, Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 12 Feb 1995 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Feb 1995 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elzie married Lena Allene WHITTEN on 24 Sep 1954 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA. Lena (daughter of Joe Mack WHITTEN and Lillie May BLACKMAN) was born on 26 Oct 1928 in Appleby, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA; died on 4 Apr 1992 in Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA; was buried on 6 Apr 1992 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

126. Living
127. Living

75.

Nettie Mae ARMSTRONG

(42.Ruben³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 16 Mar 1923 in Lancaster, Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 20 Jun 1985 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 22 Jun 1985 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Census: Apr 1950, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; ED 263-201, Sheet 8

Notes:

An empty envelope from Mrs. Joe Cannatella (Nettie Mae) to Neeley dated 6/15/43
Houston to Mt. Enterprise

In a letter from Nettie Mae to Dell & Irene mailed 5/27/47
From Houston to Mt. Enterprise
Nettie Mae is expecting an emergency operation any day now. She will get a vacation in August if she doesn't have to use it for the operation. She is at Gene's and Sis' house. Sis in the hospital to have the baby. Nettie Mae takes care of Sis' kids in the daytime while Gene is at work. Leon is in Dallas driving a truck, don't tell him where Nettie Mae is. She is still living with Juanita. She hasn't heard from Speedy.

From Nettie Mae to Neeley dated 3/22/50
Houston to Mt. Enterprise
Pete feels better todaay. What is wrong with Dorothy? I'm at work, so can't say more.

Another letter dated 6/30/66
George A is working day and night. I am working. Ruder is back up "there". Joe Dale is here. Shorty (Jack, Jr.) is a pest. Irene and Gene are okay. Sheriff is looking for Jack (Green). How is Bobby Jack? (He caught his arm in the wringer of the washing machine.) Is Terry Joe in School?

Census:
2420 Robertson Street

Nettie married Joseph CANNATELLA about 1942. Joseph was born about 1920 in , , Louisiana, USA; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

128. Pete Michael CANNATELLA was born on 17 Feb 1943 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; died on 16 Aug 2014 in Pasadena, Harris, Texas, USA.
129. Joe Ann CANNATELLA was born on 17 Aug 1944 in Mount Enterprise, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 30 Aug 1944 in Mount Enterprise, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 1 Sep 1944 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Nettie married Lewis Edward KELLEY, Jr about 1951. Lewis (son of Lewis Edward KELLEY) was born about 1920; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

130. Joseph Dale KELLEY was born on 20 May 1952 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; died on 5 Jan 2000 in Longview, Gregg, Texas, USA; was buried on 7 Jan 2000 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Nettie married Jack Lloyd GREEN about 1962. Jack was born about 1923; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

131. Living

76.

Irene ARMSTRONG

(42.Ruben³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 11 Jan 1926 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 29 Aug 1996 in , Smith, Texas, USA; was buried on 31 Aug 1996 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Notes:

In a letter from Dell & Irene to Neeley mailed August 1945
Olney, Texas to Mt. Enterprise
They bought an air conditioner on Monday. Tommy Helen got married. She and Dell went to see Dell's mother who is making peach preserves. The next door neighbor did Irene's laundry, another neighbor did the ironing. As soon as Irene gets the money, Neeley is to come see them on the bus.

Another letter dated 3/21/50
Houston to Mt. Enterprise
She is sorry to hear that not all is well. Little Pete is still sick and he has a water gun. Wade is still there. Dell will get Ruben's license this week. Dell wants to come see them so they can go fishing.

Another letter with no date
I am miserable. I want you to pray for me. I might live through it. I am about to die from wanting to see Daddy. [I have no idea what this is about.]

(Medical):she could not have children of her own

Family/Spouse: George REYNOLDS. George was born about 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irene married Thomas Dell TAYLOR about 1945. Thomas (son of W G TAYLOR and Dona FALLS) was born on 24 Mar 1926 in , Throckmorton, Texas, USA; died on 9 Oct 2006 in , Polk, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 Oct 2006 in Livingston, Polk, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irene married Blaine Perry TOLMAN about 1959. Blaine (son of Perry Jaren TOLMAN and Delores ALLSOP) was born on 23 Jun 1929 in , , Utah, USA; died on 9 May 1999 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 May 1999 in Sandy City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irene married Cecil Eugene HUNTER on 24 Mar 1966 in , Liberty, Texas, USA. Cecil was born on 4 Jan 1918 in , , Texas, USA; died on 27 Jun 1986 in , Bexar, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irene married Louis Darrell ALLEN on 5 Sep 1970 in , Nacogdoches, Texas, USA. Louis was born on 11 Jan 1921; died on 26 Oct 1988 in , Brazoria, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irene married James Edward JOHNSON on 30 Jun 1975 in , Gregg, Texas, USA. James was born on 2 Oct 1925; died on 19 May 1994 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 22 May 1994 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

77.

Harold Perkin ARMSTRONG

(42.Ruben³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 19 Nov 1927 in Bethel, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 31 Dec 2001 in , , Texas, USA; was buried on 2 Jan 2002 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Perkin Armstrong
Military: Abt 1943, , , Texas, USA; US Navy
Occupation: Abt 1965; truck driver

Notes:

Harold retired from the US Navy in 1966 with 20 years service.

He very emphatically told me that his middle name is NOT Perkins, it has no S. I was doing some typing for him and put the S on his name because that's what everyone in East Texas called him. I felt dumb because I have always called him Uncle Perkin and Dad always called him Perkin.

In a letter from Perkin to Neeley with no date
From the USS Bataan to Mt. Enterprise
I went to Kyushu - boy was it hot! (as in enemy activity). Then went to Leyte in Philipines and got full of beer. Then went to Tokyo wasn't there long before they "released the atomic bomb and 'flash, flash' the war ended." HAPPY BIRTHDAY (her birthday is Aug 30). Tell June and kids hello.

In a letter from Perkin to Neeley dated 9/28/45
From the USS Bataan to Mt. Enterprise
They will be in NY on 10/16/45. They will be going through the Panama Canal on 10/8. They left Pearl Harbor on 9/25.

Military:
Yeoman, Harold retired from the US Navy in 1966 with 20 years service.

Harold married Carmela Delores FERRARO on 13 Apr 1946 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA. Carmela (daughter of Paolo FERRARO and Maria Stella ???) was born on 29 Mar 1929 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA; died on 29 Dec 1999 in Conroe, Montgomery, Texas, USA; was buried on 1 Jan 2000 in Joaquin, Shelby, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

132. Harold Perkins ARMSTRONG was born on 22 Apr 1948 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA; died on 1 Jan 2015.
133. Carmela Delores ARMSTRONG was born on 2 May 1951 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA; died on 12 Jul 2022 in Rusk, Cherokee, Texas, USA.
134. Robert Michael ARMSTRONG was born on 8 Nov 1955 in Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA; died on 15 Apr 1990 in New Waverly, Walker, Texas, USA; was buried on 18 Apr 1990 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Harold married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

135. Living
136. Living
137. Living

78.

George A ARMSTRONG

(42.Ruben³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 14 Jul 1929 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 10 Jul 2016 in Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Jul 2016 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Jay Armstrong
Military: Abt 1946, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; United States Army Air Corp
Hobby: Abt 1953, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; Race Car Driver
Hobby: Abt 1956; Pilot
Occupation: Between 1960 and 1995, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; Longshoreman
Hobby: Abt 1963, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; Skydiver
Fact: 11 Jul 2016, , Rusk, Texas, USA; eulogy

Notes:

Dad had 7 children that I personally know about, 4 from one wife, 2 from two others and he adopted the son of his last wife. Dad told me that I had another brother who died in a motorcycle accident at the age of 17. This would make him born about 1953 but I don't know who he was or his mother's name. I waited too long to ask and the dementia was too bad for him to remember.

In a letter from George to Neeley
Sunday (sometime in 1946)
I get paid Wednesday. Almost through Basic. I went to the show this afternoon and I have some film to send home.

In a letter from George to Neeley with no date
Sunday night (abt November of 1946?)
I went to Alabama and got that boy. I let him go home first though. I could have got 6 months in the guard house for that. He has a pretty niece though, she's 16. I hate KP on Sunday. I will make out an allotment soon. It rains every day. I will try to come home on Christmas.

In a letter from George to Neeley 6/23/47
Greenville, South Carolina to Mt. Enterprise
Came through Arkansas, Tennessee, & North Carolina. Saw some of the Ozarks. We made ice cream yesterday. I think I have a job driving a tractor. [This probably when he left the Corp and came back to Dallas.]

Another letter dated 6/23/47
Tried to go into the Navy, have to wait three weeks. Tried to go to Marines. Need to borrow $10. I want to buy a house (not with the $10).

Military:
He was only in the Corp long enough to find out that they were not going to teach him to fly like they had promised him in the recruitment office. He never forgave them for that and went through a protracted battle with them years later when they called him to finish his enlistment period. He told me that he told the man who was going to send him to prison, "I don't want to go to a foreign country and kill people I don't know. I'm not mad at them and have no wish to see them dead. If you want them dead, you go kill them and I'll stay here and do your paperwork." He didn't go to Vietnam and he didn't go to prison, so I guess it all worked out okay.

Hobby:
He raced mostly in the Houston area but moved to stunt car driving before Gina was born. He left us a scrap book filled with newspaper articles and pictures of his driving career. Once when we were chugging along the freeway at 50 miles an hour, I asked him why he drove so slow after being a racecar driver. His answer, "I'm a good driver and I know it but these other people might not be. On a racetrack, everyone is good so it's a lot safer there than on this freeway. Always keep that in mind when you're driving. There might be a kid who just got his license in the car next to you."

Hobby:
He took his first ride as a very young man, got his private license while Wanda was pregnant with Gina, his commercial license a few years later and was still flying ocassionally in 2009. At one time, he owned a flight school at LaPorte, Texas, where he taught much of the Pasadena police force to fly and also ran an air taxi and air freight service. Wanda's kids grew up in small airplanes like most kids rode in cars. When he ws teaching me (Gina) to fly, he always said that landing is a controlled crash. "Take it to 8 inches off the ground and crash it." With that philosophy, he survived many situations that might have gone badly.

Occupation:
He worked at the Port of Houston and ended up in the gear room fixing broken things when he could no longer muscle his way through a day.

Hobby:
He was in several jump clubs and jumped all over the area. He quit in about 1968. At his last meet, he took me with him and there was an emergency that day when a chute failed to open. I was 12 years old, I didn't know where we were and didn't know any of the other people there. When Dad finally got back to our spot, I asked him, "Daddy, what should I do if your parachute doesn't open?" He told me he never jumped again.

Fact:

... equal parts race car driver, pilot, stunt car driver and musician.
Hollywood stuntman, skydiver, stunt pilot and voodoo physician.
Smuggler, entrepeneur, patriot and rebel.
Charmed the angels and scared off the devil.
Uncle George to some, but a friend to all.
Outlaw, inlaw, their daddy and my grandpaw.
Mexico, Guatemala, Central America and Panama,
We're 1400 miles from home but they all know your name, Grandpaw.
He conquered his life in the most amazing way,
Most of you don't know it but superman died today.

I love you, Grandpaw, I'm gonna miss you, Boo.

George married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

138. George A ARMSTRONG, Jr was born on 12 Sep 1951 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 15 May 2009 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 18 May 2009 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

George married Wanda June SENN on 4 Dec 1953 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA. Wanda (daughter of Wiley William SENN and Ima Jean HOLDER) was born on 22 Jan 1935 in Rockdale, Milam, Texas, USA; died on 10 Mar 2022 in Texas City, Galveston, Texas, USA; was buried on 19 Mar 2022 in Hitchcock, Galveston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

139. Living
140. Living
141. Living
142. Living

George married Vaulta Bell GARDNER on 19 Nov 1973 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA. Vaulta (daughter of Harvey W GARDNER and Stella M JOHNSON) was born on 9 Jun 1943 in , Butler, Missouri, USA; died on 27 Nov 2004 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 30 Nov 2004 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

143. Glen Allen ARMSTRONG was born on 24 Jun 1970 in Pasadena, Harris, Texas, USA; died on 6 Nov 2009 in Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 Nov 2009 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

79.

Ira Franklin ARMSTRONG

(42.Ruben³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 22 Feb 1935 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 23 Nov 1997 in Pasadena, Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 25 Nov 1997 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Pete Armstrong

Notes:

Pete was born prematurely and no one except his mother expected him to live. When the other kids asked, they were told to call him Pete and they didn't know until many years later that his name wasn't Pete. In the mid-50s, Pete proudly displayed his new Social Security Card to sister Nettie Mae who told him that his name wasn't Pete at all but Ira Franklin, after his two grandfathers but no one ever called him anything but Pete.

A letter from Pete to Neeley dated 1/22/70 (Bobby Jack's birthday)
Pasadena to Henderson
Eulane has the flu. Bobby Jack got his dollar and thought it was another Christmas present.

(Medical):born premature, was so small doc said he wouldn't live. he was not given a name until he was 6 years old.

Ira married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

144. Michael Franklin ARMSTRONG was born on 28 Jun 1957 in , Harris, Texas, USA; died on 23 May 2019.
145. Living
146. Living
147. Living

80.

Elizabeth Mae FINCHER

(43.Bell³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 23 May 1914 in Bardwell, Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 31 May 1978 in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA; was buried on 2 Jun 1978 in Gholson, McLennan, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Lizzie Mae Fincher
Census: 1930, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; ED 51, pg 19A
death certificate: 1 Jun 1978; George A Bettinger

Notes:

Census:

Chas O Cook Head M 37 Arkansas
Maggie Cook Wife F 27 Texas
O C Cook Son M 10 Texas
Lannie Cook Dau F 8 Texas
Harold Cook Son M 6 Texas
Winona Cook Dau F 2 Texas
Lizzie M Fincher Niece F 16 Texas
Buddy Armestrong H-bro M 17 Texas

81.

George Thomas FINCHER

(43.Bell³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 1 Jul 1917 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 11 Dec 1997 in , Wichita, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Dec 1997 in Grandfield, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, , Dallas, Texas, USA; ED 255-157, pg 6B
Occupation: 1942; truck driver
Military: 4 Jun 1942, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; United States Army
Obituary: 15 Dec 1997, Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA; Amarillo Globe News

Notes:

Census:
Precinct 1
Joe Thomas Fincher Head M 23 Texas
Lula Bell Fincher Wife F 25 Texas
Wendell J Fincher Son M 1 Texas
Troy Fincher Brother M 13 Texas
They lived in Ellis County in 1935.

Military:
PFC, Silver Star, Purple Heart, born 1 Jun 1916

Obituary:

DEVOL, Okla. - George Thomas Fincher, 81, of Devol, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Couch of Cache, a former pastor, and the Rev. Charles E. Kriss of Cache, interim pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Grandfield Memorial Cemetery by Gray Funeral Home of Grandfield.
Mr. Fincher was born in Rusk County, Texas, where he attended schools and worked as a floor covering specialist for William Volker and Co. for more than 32 years. He also worked for the city of Morgan's Point Resort for five years before retiring in 1980. He moved to Devol in 1985.
Mr. Fincher married Melba Ruth Hardin in 1944 at Lawton. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 in Dallas and served in Sicily, Italy, and other areas of American occupation during World War II. He received the American Theater Campaign Medal, EAME Campaign Medal, Silver Star, Victory Ribbon, Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars.
Mr. Fincher was a member of First Baptist Church in Devol.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Sammy Lee of Salado, Texas, Larry Wayne of Cookie Town and Wendell Thomas of Mabank, Texas; a daughter, Debra Lynn Weatherbee of Amarillo; four brothers, Howard Wesley of Mesquite, Nev., Grand Lee of Lake Tawakoni, Texas, Troy Norman of North Kingston, R.I., and Richard Alvin of California; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church of Devol.

82.

Grand Lee FINCHER

(43.Bell³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 15 Jan 1919 in Bardwell, Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 20 Nov 2006 in Wills Point, Van Zandt, Texas, USA; was buried on 24 Nov 2006 in Wills Point, Van Zandt, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Occupation: 1943; welder
Military: 12 Nov 1943, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; United States Army
Obituary: 22 Nov 2006, Wills Point, Van Zandt, Texas, USA; Allan Fuller Funeral Home

Notes:

Obituary:

Funeral services for Grand Lee "G. L." Fincher, 87, of Wills Point, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2006, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point with Bro. Gary Huggins officiating. Interment will follow at Union Grove Cemetery north of Wills Point.
He passed away Monday morning, November 20, 2006, at his residence.
Grand Lee was born January 15, 1919, in Bardwell, Texas, the son of Richard Thomas Fincher and Bell Elizabeth Armstrong Fincher. He was raised in Peeltown. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II. On August 3, 1943, Grand Lee was married to Frances Nell McCarter in Dallas. He was a retired truck driver for Roadway Express and was also employed by Herrin Feed & Seed in Wills Point and J&D Feed in Wills Point. He owned and operated Fincher's Sanitation Service. He lived in the Seagoville and Pleasant Grove areas prior to moving to Wills Point in 1969. He was of the Baptist faith.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Frances Nell Fincher on June 20, 2005; son, Ricky Lee Fincher on April 23, 2005; two brothers, George Thomas Fincher and Richard Fincher and a sister, Elizabeth Bettinger.
He is survived by his four sons, Edward Fincher & wife, Margie, of Farmers Branch, Ronny Fincher & wife, Laura, of Garland, Randy Fincher & wife, Pamela, of Wills Point and Rodney Fincher, of Wills Point; daughter, Dorothy Sehorn, of Tawakoni; daughter-in-law, Tomi Fincher, of Seagoville; two brothers, Troy Fincher, of Rhode Island and Howard Fincher, of Arizona; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

83.

Howard Wesley FINCHER

(43.Bell³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 23 Oct 1922 in , Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 14 Apr 2015 in Wickenburg, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; ED 255-168, pg 6B
Obituary: 23 Apr 2015, Wickenburg, Maricopa, Arizona, USA; David's Desert Chapel Funeral Home

Notes:

Birth:
Howard is actually 4-6 years older than Troy and possibly older than Richard.

Census:
Precint 1, Tract 36
James H Cox Head M 32 Texas
Lizzie May Cox Wife F 25 Texas
James H Cox Son M 8 Texas
Howard W Fincher B-in-l M 18 Texas

Obituary:

Howard Wesley Fincher of Wickenburg, Arizona passed away on April 14, 2015. Howard was born on October 20, 1921 in Burke Texas. He is survived by his wife. No services are scheduled at this time.

84.	Richard Alvin FINCHER (43.Bell³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 12 Oct 1924 in Ennis, Ellis, Texas, USA; died on 20 Jul 1999 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA. Other Events: Name: Sonny Boy Fincher Notes: Birth: His birth record has 14 Oct 1924.

85. Living (43.Bell³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹)
86. Russel GEORGE (44.Laura³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 8 Jan 1920 in , , Texas, USA; died on 29 Apr 1923 in , , Texas, USA; was buried on 30 Apr 1923 in Bethel, Rusk, Texas, USA.

87.

Lonnie Raymond GEORGE

(44.Laura³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 7 Nov 1921 in , , Texas, USA; died on 23 Dec 1991 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 26 Dec 1991 in , Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Raymond George
Census: 19 Apr 1940, , Rusk, Texas, USA; ED 201-23, pg 5B
Military: 5 May 1942, Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA; US Army

Notes:

Census:
Old Laneville Road
Reuben Armstrong Head M 45 Texas
Neeley Armstrong Wife F 44 Texas
Robert Armstrong Son M 21 Texas
Elzie Armstrong Son M 19 Texas
Nettie May Armstrong Dau F 17 Texas
Irene Armstrong Dau F 13 Texas
Harold Armstrong Son M 12 Texas
George A Armstrong Son M 10 Texas
Pete Armstrong Son M 5 Texas
Raymond George Nephew M 17 Texas

Military:
Warrant Officers, he was single.

88.

Lawrence E GEORGE

(44.Laura³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 18 Jun 1924 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 17 May 1942 in , Gregg, Texas, USA; was buried on 19 May 1942 in Bethel, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Brother George
death certificate: 18 May 1942; Laura Armstrong

Notes:

I don't know if Brother was married. It's possible that Bonnie was his wife but her death certificate lists her as married and his lists him as single and he was only 17 years old.

89.

Jessie Boon GEORGE

(44.Laura³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 19 Jun 1927 in Bethel, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 2 Dec 1967; was buried on 4 Dec 1967 in , Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Shorty George
Military: 9 Apr 1945, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; US Army

Notes:

Military:
No Branch assigned, he was single.

90.	Minnie Lorene GEORGE (44.Laura³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 30 Sep 1929 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 26 Jan 2003 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 29 Jan 2003 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA. Other Events: Name: Lorene George

91.	Albert Dawson GEORGE (44.Laura³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 20 May 1933 in , , Texas, USA; died on 28 Aug 1993 in , , Texas, USA; was buried on 31 Aug 1993 in Bethel, Rusk, Texas, USA. Other Events: Name: Dawson George

92.

Emitt Earl ARMSTRONG

(45.Lawrence³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 19 Mar 1926 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 17 Jun 1986 in , Matagorda, Texas, USA; was buried on 19 Jun 1986 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Obituary: 19 Jun 1986, Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; Henderson Daily News

Notes:

Obituary:
Thursday
EMMETT ARMSTRONG
Graveside services for Emmett Armstrong, 60, of Palacious, Texas, and formerly of Laneville will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Laneville Cemetery under the direction of Bryan Funeral Home.
Mr. Armstrong died Tuesday in his residence in Palacious.
He was employed by Monsanto Chemical Co. in Texas City. Mr. Armstrong was a Baptist.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Armstrong of Laneville; a daughter, Mrs. Rena Jean Bryce of Lake Livingston; two sons, Bobby Joe Armstrong and Larry Armstrong, both of Texas City; two sisters, Mrs. Bonnie Flanagan of Mount Enterprise and Mrs. Dorothy Randles of Hutchinson, Kan,; four brothers, Charlie Armstrong of Laneville, Cecil Armstrong of Lake Cherokee, Billy Joe Armstrong of Texas City and Loyd Armstrong of New London; and seven grandchildren.

93.

Charles Pruitt ARMSTRONG

(45.Lawrence³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 28 Oct 1928 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 11 Mar 2009 in Longview, Gregg, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 Mar 2009 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Obituary: 13 Mar 2009, Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; Henderson Daily News

Notes:

Obituary:

Charlie Armstrong, son of Lawrence and Mary Ann (Gannon) Armstrong, was born on Oct. 28, 1928, and passed away at his home in Longview on March 11, 2009, after a battle with cancer. He was of the Baptist faith.
Charlie grew up attending school in Laneville. He went into the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served two years, from 1946 to 1948. He then re-enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1950, and honorably served his country in the Korean War conflict from 1950-1953.

HENDERSON - Services for Charlie Armstrong, 80, of Longview, will be 10 a.m. today, March 14, 2009, at Crawford-Crim-Bryan Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Laneville Cemetery. Mr. Armstrong died March 11, 2009.
Born October 28, 1928, in Laneville, he served our country first in the U.S. Navy , second in the U.S. Army.
He left behind two daughters and three step daughters, along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

94.

Cecil Edward ARMSTRONG

(45.Lawrence³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 18 Dec 1930 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 17 Jan 2013 in , Galveston, Texas, USA; was buried on 21 Jan 2013 in Hitchcock, Galveston, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Occupation: Ironworker
Obituary: Jan 2013, Hitchcock, Galveston, Texas, USA; Hayes-Grace Funeral Home

Notes:

Obituary:

CECIL EDWARD ARMSTRONG passed away Thursday morning, January 17, 2013.
Cecil was born in Laneville, Texas on December 18, 1930 to Lawrence and Mary Armstrong. He moved to Texas City in 1948. In 1951 he met the love of his life, Mary Frances Boatman. They were married in Bisbee, Arizona while he was serving in the U. S. Army, stationed in Fort Huachuca, and had been married for 62 years at the time of his death. After serving in the Korean War, they moved to LaMarque and eventually found their home in Santa Fe where they raised twin girls Janet and Joyce. He was very active and involved in VFW Post 5400 in Santa Fe and had served as the Post Commander in 1964. In his early working career he worked on building the original Gulf Freeway between Houston and Galveston and, for a period of time, worked at the Tin Smelter in Texas City before later retiring from Ironworker's Local 135. After retiring they moved to Lake Cherokee in Henderson where they lived for 10 years before returning to Santa Fe in 1994. Cecil was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed woodworking in his garage.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Charlie, Emmitt and Billy Joe.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Frances Boatman Armstrong; daughters, Janet and husband Rodney Hankamer, Joyce Balts; grandchildren, Christy McDade, Candice McDade, Dwayne Hankamer, Jeff Hankamer; great grandchildren, Jazmine and Mikayla McDade; sisters, Dorothy Randalls, Bonnie Flanagan; and brother, Loyd Armstrong.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2013, at Hayes Grace Memorial Park, Pastor Tim Gregory officiating.
Visitation with the family will be 2:00 ? 5:00 p.m. Sunday in the parlor of Hayes Funeral Home, 10412 Highway 6, (409) 925-3501.

95.	Bonnie Mae ARMSTRONG (45.Lawrence³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 19 Jul 1933 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 11 Sep 2020 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 Sep 2020 in , Rusk, Texas, USA.

96.	Billy Joe ARMSTRONG (45.Lawrence³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 24 Jan 1936 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 7 Oct 2000 in , , Texas, USA; was buried on 10 Oct 2000 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA.

97. Loyd Daniel ARMSTRONG (45.Lawrence³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 10 Aug 1939 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
98. Living (45.Lawrence³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹)

99.

Alfred D KELLY

(46.Rachel³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 23 Jul 1919 in , , Texas, USA; died on 7 Dec 1969 in Overton, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 8 Dec 1969 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Military: 6 Nov 1943, Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA; US Army
death certificate: 8 Dec 1969; Delia Mae Kelly

Notes:

Military:
Draft Registration only, No Branch was assigned, he was single.

death certificate:
Is this the Delia Mae Thomas Kelley buried at Lakewood?

100.

Jimmie Leon KELLY

(46.Rachel³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 12 Dec 1922 in , Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 6 Jul 1949 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 7 Jul 1949 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Military: 31 Dec 1940, Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA; US Army

Notes:

Military:
Kelly, Leon J - Infantry, he was single.

101.	Bobby Joe BRADBERRY (47.Dora³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 23 Feb 1925 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 9 Feb 1999 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 Feb 1999 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA.

102.

Carmen Loyce FREEMAN

(48.Beatrice³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 18 Oct 1928 in Cedar Hill, Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 12 Feb 1995 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Feb 1995 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Carmen married DEAL about 1944. was born about 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carmen married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

148. Leslie William WAGONER, III was born on 6 Jan 1947 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 20 Dec 1976 in Athens, Henderson, Texas, USA; was buried on 22 Dec 1976 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.
149. Living

Carmen married Elzie Doyle ARMSTRONG on 4 Oct 1951 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. Elzie (son of Ruben ARMSTRONG and Neeley Neana MILLS) was born on 14 Dec 1920 in Wells, Cherokee, Texas, USA; died on 7 Mar 1994 in Longview, Gregg, Texas, USA; was buried on 9 Mar 1994 in Minden, Rusk, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carmen married Robert Merrell WILLINGHAM on 25 Jan 1968 in , Dallas, Texas, USA. Robert was born on 27 Jul 1926 in Quitman, Wood, Texas, USA; died on 22 Sep 1988 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 24 Sep 1988 in Tolosa, Kaufman, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

103.	Harry Eugene BRADBERRY (48.Beatrice³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 21 Jan 1933 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 9 May 1997 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. Other Events: Alt. Birth: 21 Jun 1933, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA Notes: Alt. Birth: Birth Certificate is difficult to read.

104. Living (48.Beatrice³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹)

105.

James Donald ARMSTRONG

(48.Beatrice³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 1 Feb 1944 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 30 Aug 1969 in , Kaufman, Texas, USA; was buried on 2 Sep 1969 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Military: , , Texas, USA; US Army

Notes:

adopted by Aunt Bird

Military:
SP4

106.

Jimmie Lewis ARMSTRONG

(49.Keith³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 19 Mar 1935 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; died on 24 Jul 2004 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 27 Jul 2004 in Lancaster, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Other Events:

Name: Sonny Armstrong
Obituary: 25 Jul 2004, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; The Dallas Morning News

Notes:

Obituary:

Jimmie "Sonny" Armstrong Sr.
Armstrong, Sr., JIMMIE "SONNY", 69, of De Soto, passed away July 24, 2004. Owner of Dairy Queens for over 30 years. He was a "Patron Saint" to all who could not afford a meal. Sonny was a "Good Will Ambassador" for the communities - he never met a stranger. He lived the term "Customer Service" in everything he did. Member of Rolling Hills Baptist Church for many years. Survived by his wife of 49-1/2 years: Fern Armstrong. Sons & daughters in law: Jimmie & Christi Armstrong, Jr. Red Oak; Ricky & A.J. Armstrong, Waxahachie. Daughter: Debbie Lowe, Grand Saline. Seven Grandchildren . Sister: Lois Hart; and a host of many, many dear friends. Services will be held Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 2:00 PM, ROLLING HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH, 2520 N. Beckley, Lancaster, TX (On the service road of I 35) with Rev Ben Condray, officiating. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery, Lancaster, TX. The family will be present to greet friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. West /Hurtt Funeral Home 217 S. Hampton Road DeSoto (972) 223-6314

107. Buddy Gene ARMSTRONG (49.Keith³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 21 Dec 1935 in , , Texas, USA; died on 17 Oct 1997 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA.
108. Living (49.Keith³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹)
109. Living (49.Keith³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹)
110. Living (49.Keith³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹)
111. Living (50.Johnnie³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹)

112.	Johnny Sue ARMSTRONG (50.Johnnie³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹) was born on 12 Apr 1943 in Laneville, Rusk, Texas, USA; died on 29 Jan 2013 in Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi, USA; was buried on 1 Feb 2013 in Newellton, Tensas, Louisiana, USA.

113. Living (50.Johnnie³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹)
114. Living (50.Johnnie³, 7.Benjamin², 1.Elijah¹)