Clippings from The Baylor County Banner - Seymour, Texas - May 24, 1923

My grandparents, Redic E. Bryan and Myrtie Hairston, and my great-grandparents, Phillip A. Hairston and Lodema Criswell, moved to Baylor County in 1905. My father, Whit Criswell Bryan, was born in Seymour in 1920. He was the youngest of seven children born to Redic and Myrtie. 

In April 2019, I visited the Texas State Library and Archives to read Baylor County Banner issues that could not be found online or on microfilm. I photographed articles with information about my father's family, who lived in Seymour. While sorting through my family finds, I realized I had photos of articles that might interest others looking for family. I have pictures of numerous articles from 1923 and a few from other years. I will post as time allows. 

Thank you to Matt Gwinn at the Baylor County Banner for giving me permission to post these clippings.  

This graduation announcement was sent to family in Erath County by my father's brother, Hairston Albritton "Buster" Bryan, who is named in two of the clippings.
The photo below was his senior class picture. 

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Sources 

Hairston Albritton "Buster" Bryan, photograph, 1923; scanned image, from the privately held photo collection of Diana Bryan Quinn, Virginia Beach, VA, 2021. 

Harrison, O. C., The Baylor County Banner. (Seymour, TX.), Vol. 28, No. 35. 24 May 1923; photographed newspaper clippings. Accessed 15 April 2019. 

Seymour High School Graduation Announcement, 1923; scanned image, originally held by the Noah family, now privately held photo collection of Diana Bryan Quinn, Virginia Beach, VA, 2021. 

Friday's Photo: Mary Murray

Mary Murray married William J. Kingsley on October 10, 1899.
 

Source: Murray - Kingsley Wedding, photograph, 1899; scanned image, from the privately held photo collection of 

Mary Fahey, Iowa, 2000.

 

Mary came to the United States about 1895, leaving her home in New Quay, County Clare, and like so many immigrants, never returned.[1] Her parents were Cecelia Linnane and James Murray. Mary was the eldest of eleven children.[2] Mary went to Dubuque, Iowa, where her aunt, Sarah Murray Cassidy, was living. A few years later, she was joined by her sister, Bridget "Delia." Mary and Delia worked as servants and eventually married brothers William and Joseph Kingsley. [3]

Mary's sisters Sarah, Catherine, and Helen immigrated to the United States in 1911. Her sister, Julia, and brother, Patrick, remained in Ireland. It is not known what became of her brother Tom. Mary's youngest sister, Susan, was not born when Mary left for Iowa, and even though Susan came to New York in 1920, they never met.[4] 

In addition to twins who died in infancy, Mary and William had daughters, Sarah and Marion, and sons, William, Joseph, and Henry.[5]  William Kingsley died in 1915, leaving Mary, a widow, with five children between the ages of 5 and 13.[6] Sadly, Marion and Henry preceded Mary in death.[7] 

Mary died in 1955 and is buried with William at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery at Dubuque, Iowa.[8] Her obituary can be seen at Sunday’s Obituary: Mary Murray Kingsley.

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[1] 1910 U.S. Census, Dubuque, Iowa, type of census, Dubuque, ward 4,  enumeration district 128, page 10B, dwelling 200, family 234, William Kingsley household; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/31111_4328297-00109?pId=137126189 : accessed 8 June 2021); citing NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 402. 

[2] Diana Quinn, "My Family - Bryan, Regan, Albritton, Hairston, Davis, Giddens, Glynn, Bradshaw, Britt, Quinn, Murray, Driscoll," public tree, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/45260559/family/familyview?cfpid=410088574056: accessed 9 June 2021). 

[3] Letter from Mary K. Fahey (Iowa) to Diana B. Quinn, 16 December 1999; held in 2021 by Quinn (Virginia Beach, VA). Also, "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJKW-KHC : 4 November 2017), William Kingsley and Mary Murray, 10 Oct 1899, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, United States; citing reference Bk 6 pg 179, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,035,403.

[4] Letter from Mary K. Fahey (Iowa) to Diana B. Quinn, 16 December 1999; held in 2021 by Quinn (Virginia Beach, VA). Also, "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJKW-KHC : 4 November 2017), William Kingsley and Mary Murray, 10 Oct 1899, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, United States; citing reference Bk 6 pg 179, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,035,403.

[5] mkf74285, "Fahey Family Tree," public tree, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/119439030/family/familyview?cfpid=320185019759&dtid=100: accessed 9 June 2021). "Bible Page with Births" shared by mkf74285 on 05 March 2018. 

[6] Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/143054917/mary-kingsley : accessed 11 June 2021), memorial page for Mary Murray Kingsley (24 Jul 1873–25 May 1955), Find a Grave Memorial ID 143054917, citing Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; maintained by Raymond Kilius (contributor 46912848).

[7] "Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61442/images/101821083_02805?pId=498118 : accessed 9 June 2021), death certificate entry for Mrs. Marian Cecelia Lee, 9 December 1940. Also, “Six From City Lost on Carrier: Missing in Torpedo Sinking of the Liscome Bay,” Des Moines Tribune (Iowa), 8 December 1943, p. 1; database and images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/image/322759336/ : accessed 8 June 2021).

[8] Find A Grave, memorial 143054917, for Mary Murray Kingsley.

From the Files of Marguerite Cook Clark: Virginia T “Jennie” Hinton Beckham and her son, John W. Beckham

These newspaper clippings were found in the Marguerite Cook Clark collection.[1] 

 Virginia T “Jennie” Beckham was one of 12 children of John Woodard Hinton and Angelina Jane Knighton.[2] Jennie and her husband, William B. Beckham are buried in the Wimberly Cemetery.[3] 

John Wesley Beckham, son of Jennie and William Beckham was buried in the Bistineau Cemetery in Heflin, Webster Parish, Louisiana.[4]

Note that dates of death written on the obituaries do not agree with those found on the cemetery stones. Records indicate that Jennie died on 17 October 1956 and her son died on 21 February 1968. [5]

 

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[1]. "Mrs. Jennie Beckham Expires at Age of 82," newspaper clipping, 17 July 1956,  from unidentified newspaper, from the privately held collection of Marguerite Cook Clark (1913-1989), Waynesville, North Carolina, 2021. Obituaries were accessed and scanned at the home of Marguerite Cook Clark's daughter in Alpine, Texas on April 28, 2014, September 14, 2014, and November 9 to 11, 2016. Used with permission. Also, "John W. Beckham [obituary]," newspaper clipping, 25 February 1968, unidentified newspaper, from the privately held collection of Marguerite Cook Clark (1913-1989), Waynesville, North Carolina, 2021. Obituaries were accessed and scanned at the home of Marguerite Cook Clark's daughter in Alpine, Texas on April 28, 2014, September 14, 2014, and November 9 to 11, 2016. Used with permission.

[2]. "From the Files of Marguerite Cook Clark: John W. Hinton of Bienville Parish, Louisiana," blog entry, 28 October 2020, Moments in Time: A Genealogy Blog, blog (https://momentsintimeagenealogyblog.blogspot.com/2020/10/from-files-of-marguerite-cook-clark_28.html : accessed 29 May 2021).

[3]. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 07 January 2021), memorial page for Virginia T “Jennie” Hinton Beckham (10 May 1874–17 Oct 1956), Find a Grave Memorial no. 70393381, citing Wimberly Cemetery, Bienville, Bienville Parish, Louisiana; maintained by Derek Galbreath (contributor 47187152).

[4]. Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/92336157/john-wesley-beckham : accessed 29 May 2021), memorial page for John Wesley Beckham (30 Sep 1895–21 Feb 1968), Find a Grave Memorial ID 92336157, citing Bistineau Cemetery, Heflin, Webster Parish, Louisiana; maintained by Derek Galbreath (contributor 47187152).

[5]."United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPZH-NFZZ : 29 May 2021), John Wesley Beckham, 6 Feb 1919; citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985). Also, "Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875, 1894-1960," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLHZ-KBSL : 29 May 2021), Jennie T Beckham, 17 Oct 1956; citing Ringgold, Bienville, Louisiana, certificate number 13016, State Archives, Baton Rouge; FamilySearch digital folder 004228873.

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Friday's Photo: Augustus M. Williamson

This photograph is from the Marguerite Cook Cark collection.[1] The young man’s noticeably short hair, wide tie, and small lapels indicate that it was probably taken between 1890 and 1900.[2] Across the top of the photo is written “Mr. Guss Williamson Pictur.”  On the back at the top is “Mr. Guss Williamson Ringgold Louisiana.” Also, on the back is “Saturday eve Dec 28 1917 didn’t have much of a time Xmas.” There is more on the back, but it is not legible.

 

This last portion of the photo shows a name that is upside down and at the bottom
of the photo. It may be Jonathan Corly or Cook, Ringgold, La. 

If this is Guss Williamson and taken in the 1890s, it is most likely Augustus M. Williamson who married Carrie V. Corely on 26 February 1899 in Red River Parish, Louisiana. Could this have been taken on their wedding day? By 1910, they had four children: Lena, Jesse James, Alfred, and Claud Clarence.[3]  The youngest, Audrey “Polly” Williamson, was born in 1911.[4]

 Carrie died in 1913, Lena in 1914, and Augustus passed away in 1917.[5] Jesse James eventually moved to Texas while Audrey, Alfred, and Claud Clarence remained in Louisiana.[6]

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[1] Gus Williamson photograph, ca.1900; digital image, 2016, from the privately held photo collection of Marguerite Cook Clark (1913-1989), Waynesville, North Carolina, 2021. Photos were accessed and scanned at the home of Marguerite Cook Clark's daughter in Alpine, Texas on April 28, 2014, September 14, 2014, and November 9 to 11, 2016. Used with permission. 

[2] "More Photo Identification Tips: Hairstyles of the 19th Century," Ancestral Findings (https://ancestralfindings.com/more-photo-identification-tips-hairstyles-of-the-19th-century/ : accessed 21 May 2021). Also, "Men's Fashions 1860-1890," Kentucky Kindred Genealogy (https://kentuckykindredgenealogy.com/2014/08/23/mens-fashions-1860-1890/ : accessed 21 May 2021). 

[3] "Louisiana, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1718-1925," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=7837&h=548954&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=6742 : 31 May 2021), A. M. Williamson to Carrie Corley, 26 February 1899, Bienville Parish.  Also, 1910 U.S. Census, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, population schedule, Ringgold, ward 4,  enumeration district 6, page 9B, dwelling 168, family 170, Augustus Williamson household; digital images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/31111_4329971-00242?: accessed 21 May 2021); citing NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 509. 

[4]“Audrey 'Polly' Neal [obituary],” The (Shreveport)Times, 7 December 2000, p. 16, col. 1; database and images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78077314/obituary-for-audrey-neal-1911-2000/: accessed 21 May 2021).

[5] Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/34638637/carrie-v.-williamson : accessed 28 May 2021), memorial page for Carrie V. Corley Williamson (29 Feb 1880–9 Dec 1913), Find a Grave Memorial ID 34638637, citing Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Ringgold, Bienville Parish, Louisiana; Maintained by YouDee (contributor 47001622). Also, Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/34638636/lena-mae-williamson : accessed 28 May 2021), memorial page for Lena Mae Williamson (25 Nov 1899–1 May 1914), Find a Grave Memorial ID 34638636, citing Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Ringgold, Bienville Parish, Louisiana; Maintained by YouDee (contributor 47001622). Also, "Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875, 1894-1960," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3SL-P9D : 21 May 2021), Augustus W Williamson, 27 Feb 1917; citing Dodson, Winn, Louisiana, certificate number 10449, State Archives, Baton Rouge; FHL microfilm 2,364,415.

[6] “Alfred A. Williamson[obituary],” The (Shreveport)Times, 29 March 1986, p. 31, col. 4; database and images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78078312/obituary-for-alfred-a-williamson-aged/ : accessed 21 May 2021). Also, “Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Williamson and Hostesses,” The Childress Index (Texas), 8 April 1979, p. 4; database and images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78078070/jesse-james-williamson-no-children/ : accessed 28 May 2021).

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Clippings from The Baylor County Banner - Seymour, Texas - May 17, 1923

My grandparents, Redic E. Bryan and Myrtie Hairston, and my great-grandparents, Phillip A. Hairston and Lodema Criswell, moved to Baylor County in 1905. My father, Whit Criswell Bryan, was born in Seymour in 1920. He was the youngest of seven children born to Redic and Myrtie. 

In April 2019, I visited the Texas State Library and Archives to read Baylor County Banner issues that could not be found online or on microfilm. I photographed articles with information about my father's family who lived in Seymour. While sorting through my family finds, I realized I had photos of articles that might interest others looking for family. I have pictures of numerous articles from 1923 and a few from other years. I will post as time allows. 

Thank you to Matt Gwinn at the Baylor County Banner for giving me permission to post these clippings.  

If you want to know more about the families I research, click here to like my Facebook page where you will see each post and other genealogical finds. 

Diana

© 2020 

Sources 

Harrison, O. C. The Baylor County Banner. (Seymour, TX.), Vol. 27*, No. 34. 17 May 1923. Print. Accessed 15 April 2019. 

*Note that January and February issues were part of Vol. 28. This and all March and April issues were printed as Vol. 27. 

Friday's Photo: Two Davis Men from Bienville

This Bienville Parish photo came from the Frye family collection.[1] On the back is written, Warren Davis and Berry Davis. 

The sack suits with small lapels, the young man's hair, and the walrus mustaches point to the years between 1900 and 1910, but. It could be a little later.[2] 

The older man in this photo is probably Frederic B. Davis Sr. or Fredric B. Davis Jr. There is some confusion about the middle names of Frederic B. Davis Sr. and Frederic B. Davis Jr.; however, both were called Berry. Frederic Sr. had a son, Edward Warren Davis and  Frederic Jr. had a son Warren Murph Davis, known as "Murff."[3]  

Is this a photo of Fredric Sr. and his son, Edward Warren Davis, or is it a photo of Fredric Jr. and his son, Warren Murph Davis? Either scenario is a possibility. 

Several readers of this blog have these men in their family trees. I hope one has this photo or similar and can identify these men. 

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[1] "Warren Davis and Berry Davis," photograph, Frye Family Collection, privately held by C. Frye, California, accessed 2019; scanned copy held by D. B. Quinn. Used with permission. 

[2] "1901-1910 Fashion," blog entry, 21 September 2011, Hannah's Costume Design, blog (http://hannahscostumedesign.blogspot.com/2011/09/1901-1910-fashion.html : accessed 25 April 2021). Also, "Men's Vintage Fashion 1900 1910," Blue 17 (https://www.blue17.co.uk/vintage-blog/mens-vintage-fashion-1900-1910/ : accessed 25 April 2021). 

[3] YouDee20012001,"Marler Pate Corley McCoy Family Tree," private tree, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/973847/family/familyview? fpid=-626224692&fpid=-626224692&usePUBJs=true: accessed 24 April 2021). 

Clippings from The Baylor County Banner - Seymour, Texas - April 26, 1923

My grandparents, Redic E. Bryan and Myrtie Hairston, and my great-grandparents, Phillip A. Hairston and Lodema Criswell, moved to Baylor County in 1905. My father, Whit Criswell Bryan, was born in Seymour in 1920. He was the youngest of seven children born to Redic and Myrtie. 

In April 2019, I visited the Texas State Library and Archives to read Baylor County Banner issues that could not be found online or on microfilm. I photographed articles with information about my father's family who lived in Seymour. While sorting through my family finds, I realized I had photos of articles that might interest others looking for family. I have pictures of numerous articles from 1923 and a few from other years. I will post as time allows. 

Thank you to Matt Gwinn at the Baylor County Banner for giving me permission to post these clippings.  

If you want to know more about the families I research, click here to like my Facebook page where you will see each post and other genealogical finds. 

Diana

© 2020 

Sources 

Harrison, O. C. The Baylor County Banner. (Seymour, TX.), Vol. 27*, No. 31. 26 Apr 1923. Print. Accessed 15 April 2019. 

*Note that January and February issues were part of Vol. 28. This and all March and April issues were printed as Vol. 27. In May, it goes back to Vol. 28.